Yankee Air Museum, Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady"
Come join us for a memorable flight on the historic Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Yankee Lady.” This aircraft type was arguably the most influential heavy bomber of WWII and instrumental in the Allied victory! The flight will depart the Kent State University Airport (1G3), Andrew Patton field for awe inspiring flight in the local area. Experience the power of four radial engines, delivering 1200 Hp each, taking you aloft on this exciting flight! Ride cost is $450 for a 30 minute flight. Flights on the B-17 planned for Saturday, September 9, 2017, and Sunday, September 10, 2017.
The Kent State University Precision Flight Team will be conducting the plane rides in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. Proceeds go to support the flight team’s competition in the Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON), held each October, and subsequently to the National SAFECON held each May where the flight team competes against the top 30 teams from across the nation. The Kent State Precision Flight Team is a self-funded student organization at Kent State and depends on donations and fund raising for equipment, materials, uniforms, registration fees, and travel expenses for their competitions. The plane rides are a major fund-raising event for the team each year. Thank you for your support.
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