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2021 Antique, Vintage, & Experimental Fly-In/Drive-In
June 6, 2021
Green Castle Aero Club wants to thank all of the pilots and visitors who took part in our first-ever, and hopefully annual, Antique, Vintage & Experimental Fly-In/Drive-In June 5 at the Oxford, Iowa-based flying club.
Despite the windy weather, the event was a huge success. More than 20 airplanes from all over Iowa, and even Wisconsin, flew in to showcase their beautiful planes. We also had lines of people waiting for rides in our club planes throughout the day.
Four awards were given for exceptional aircraft. The Oldest Airplane Award went to Tim Scheer of Cedar Rapids for his 1929 Fleet Model 2. The Long Distance Award was given to Webster City resident Michael Tindall, who flew 104 miles in his 1953 Cessna 170B. And People’s Choice Awards were given to David Yeoman of Mount Vernon for his Cessna 195, and to John Ockenfels of Iowa City for his Stearman.
Our fly-in wouldn’t have been a success without everyone’s participation, and we enjoyed the opportunity to show off our airport, see some incredible aircraft, meet some new and familiar faces, and spend time sharing our love of aviation.
Thank you for helping make Green Castle’s first fly-in a memorable experience. We hope to see all of you again next year!
Green Castle Aero Club wants to thank all of the pilots and visitors who took part in our first-ever, and hopefully annual, Antique, Vintage & Experimental Fly-In/Drive-In June 5 at the Oxford, Iowa-based flying club.
Despite the windy weather, the event was a huge success. More than 20 airplanes from all over Iowa, and even Wisconsin, flew in to showcase their beautiful planes. We also had lines of people waiting for rides in our club planes throughout the day.
Four awards were given for exceptional aircraft. The Oldest Airplane Award went to Tim Scheer of Cedar Rapids for his 1929 Fleet Model 2. The Long Distance Award was given to Webster City resident Michael Tindall, who flew 104 miles in his 1953 Cessna 170B. And People’s Choice Awards were given to David Yeoman of Mount Vernon for his Cessna 195, and to John Ockenfels of Iowa City for his Stearman.
Our fly-in wouldn’t have been a success without everyone’s participation, and we enjoyed the opportunity to show off our airport, see some incredible aircraft, meet some new and familiar faces, and spend time sharing our love of aviation.
Thank you for helping make Green Castle’s first fly-in a memorable experience. We hope to see all of you again next year!
Green Castle Aero Club wants to thank all of the pilots and visitors who took part in our first-ever, and hopefully annual, Antique, Vintage & Experimental Fly-In/Drive-In June 5 at the Oxford, Iowa-based flying club.
Despite the windy weather, the event was a huge success. More than 20 airplanes from all over Iowa, and even Wisconsin, flew in to showcase their beautiful planes. We also had lines of people waiting for rides in our club planes throughout the day.
Four awards were given for exceptional aircraft. The Oldest Airplane Award went to Tim Scheer of Cedar Rapids for his 1929 Fleet Model 2. The Long Distance Award was given to Webster City resident Michael Tindall, who flew 104 miles in his 1953 Cessna 170B. And People’s Choice Awards were given to David Yeoman of Mount Vernon for his Cessna 195, and to John Ockenfels of Iowa City for his Stearman.
Our fly-in wouldn’t have been a success without everyone’s participation, and we enjoyed the opportunity to show off our airport, see some incredible aircraft, meet some new and familiar faces, and spend time sharing our love of aviation.
Thank you for helping make Green Castle’s first fly-in a memorable experience. We hope to see all of you again next year!
Green Castle Aero Club wants to thank all of the pilots and visitors who took part in our first-ever, and hopefully annual, Antique, Vintage & Experimental Fly-In/Drive-In June 5 at the Oxford, Iowa-based flying club.
Despite the windy weather, the event was a huge success. More than 20 airplanes from all over Iowa, and even Wisconsin, flew in to showcase their beautiful planes. We also had lines of people waiting for rides in our club planes throughout the day.
Four awards were given for exceptional aircraft. The Oldest Airplane Award went to Tim Scheer of Cedar Rapids for his 1929 Fleet Model 2. The Long Distance Award was given to Webster City resident Michael Tindall, who flew 104 miles in his 1953 Cessna 170B. And People’s Choice Awards were given to David Yeoman of Mount Vernon for his Cessna 195, and to John Ockenfels of Iowa City for his Stearman.
Our fly-in wouldn’t have been a success without everyone’s participation, and we enjoyed the opportunity to show off our airport, see some incredible aircraft, meet some new and familiar faces, and spend time sharing our love of aviation.
Thank you for helping make Green Castle’s first fly-in a memorable experience. We hope to see all of you again next year!
2022 Antique, Vintage, & Experimental Fly-In/Drive-In
Our second annual fly-in, held September 18, 2022
2024 Veteran's Day Flyover
November 11, 2024
Honoring Our Heroes: Green Castle Aero Club’s Veterans Day Missing Man Formation
On Veteran’s Day 2024, four members of the Green Castle Aero Club took to the skies to perform a breathtaking tribute to honor America’s veterans and patriots. Pilots Dick Anderson (formation lead in the #1 aircraft), Jason Liska (#2), Chris Lenz (mission lead in #3), and Brian Rohr (#4) executed a stirring four-ship missing man formation flyover at two heartfelt events in Eastern Iowa.
The missing man formation is a time-honored aerial salute to fallen soldiers, symbolizing their absence with a poignant maneuver. Typically flown by a group of aircraft, one breaks off and ascends skyward during the formation, representing those who have given their lives in service to their country. It is a powerful and visual way to say, “We remember, we honor.”
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a day for the nation to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I and was later expanded to honor all veterans.
The first flyover took place at the “Veterans Day Celebration” at Heritage Christian School in North Liberty, IA. The school’s program, filled with music, heartfelt tributes, and a salute from University of Iowa ROTC, culminated in the Green Castle Aero Club’s inspirational flyover.
The event drew sincere admiration from attendees- “That was incredible!!!!!! Thank you,” one attendee exclaimed. Another shared, “Thanks again, guys! That legit gave me all the feels and all the goosebumps!” One particularly touching story came from a family whose 99-year-old veteran grandfather chose this event as his monthly outing. “He hasn’t smiled this much in so long!” his niece said.
The pilots then turned their wings to Keystone Place Assisted Living in Coralville, IA, as part of the community’s “Honoring Our Heroes” event. Residents, including many veterans and their families, gathered outside to witness the majestic flyover. Inside, the tribute continued with a luncheon, a moving rendition of the National Anthem, TAPS, and a moment of silence. Reflecting on the flyover, the Keystone Place event organizer shared, “All these people were sooo honored with the flyover today. That was awesome. Thank you!”
These words capture the heart of the mission. The Green Castle Aero Club’s flyovers were more than just aerial displays—they were acts of remembrance and gratitude. To those watching from the ground, the missing man formation was a poignant reminder that the sacrifices of our veterans will never be forgotten.
Honoring Our Heroes: Green Castle Aero Club’s Veterans Day Missing Man Formation
On Veteran’s Day 2024, four members of the Green Castle Aero Club took to the skies to perform a breathtaking tribute to honor America’s veterans and patriots. Pilots Dick Anderson (formation lead in the #1 aircraft), Jason Liska (#2), Chris Lenz (mission lead in #3), and Brian Rohr (#4) executed a stirring four-ship missing man formation flyover at two heartfelt events in Eastern Iowa.
The missing man formation is a time-honored aerial salute to fallen soldiers, symbolizing their absence with a poignant maneuver. Typically flown by a group of aircraft, one breaks off and ascends skyward during the formation, representing those who have given their lives in service to their country. It is a powerful and visual way to say, “We remember, we honor.”
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, is a day for the nation to express gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It originated as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I and was later expanded to honor all veterans.
The first flyover took place at the “Veterans Day Celebration” at Heritage Christian School in North Liberty, IA. The school’s program, filled with music, heartfelt tributes, and a salute from University of Iowa ROTC, culminated in the Green Castle Aero Club’s inspirational flyover.
The event drew sincere admiration from attendees- “That was incredible!!!!!! Thank you,” one attendee exclaimed. Another shared, “Thanks again, guys! That legit gave me all the feels and all the goosebumps!” One particularly touching story came from a family whose 99-year-old veteran grandfather chose this event as his monthly outing. “He hasn’t smiled this much in so long!” his niece said.
The pilots then turned their wings to Keystone Place Assisted Living in Coralville, IA, as part of the community’s “Honoring Our Heroes” event. Residents, including many veterans and their families, gathered outside to witness the majestic flyover. Inside, the tribute continued with a luncheon, a moving rendition of the National Anthem, TAPS, and a moment of silence. Reflecting on the flyover, the Keystone Place event organizer shared, “All these people were sooo honored with the flyover today. That was awesome. Thank you!”
These words capture the heart of the mission. The Green Castle Aero Club’s flyovers were more than just aerial displays—they were acts of remembrance and gratitude. To those watching from the ground, the missing man formation was a poignant reminder that the sacrifices of our veterans will never be forgotten.
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