The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing is bringing two World War II aircraft to the 47th Annual Cracker Fly-In July 9, 2016 at Gainesville, Ga., sponsored by EAA chapter 611. The Dixie Wing’s PT-26 and LT-6 will be on exhibit and available for rides at the Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (KGVL) Runway 29 from 7am to 3pm. More than 150 aircraft are expected from all over the Southeast, including warbirds, historic and homebuilt aircraft, helicopters and more. For Dixie Wing rides information, go to www.dixiewing.org
Aircraft will be judged in several categories. Pancakes hit the grill at 7:30am and lunch begins at 11:00. The day includes warbird rides, DC-3 rides and Huey & Cobra helicopter rides. Displays include an AT-11 bomber, Lockheed Electra, J3 Cubs, Stearmans, Austin Healey cars and military trucks. New for the fly-in is a kids area with free jump castles, snow cones, and more. For more information, visit www.crackerflyin.com. Free parking is available on Palmour drive next to I-985. A $5 donation is requested for walk-ins. Kids 12 and under are free and fly-ins are free.
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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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