Pumpkins Away…

Minden-Tahoe Airport - On October 11, 2014 the Minden-Tahoe Airport will hold its annual Aviation Roundup. This year will have a few new and very fun events. In the morning there will be rocket launches and all day you will be able to talk to rocket builders and perhaps find a new interesting hobby. As UAS or Drones dominate a lot of news today across the country the Aviation Roundup has secured a “Drone Zone”. Roundup attendees will be able to observe Drone flights on an obstacle course and learn more about Drone applications.

Again this year the Airport will have a number of unique and interesting aircraft for viewing and rides will be offered for varying fees in aircraft, gliders and helicopters. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to paint great pumpkins from the awesome Corley Ranch. Vendors (application on the website) will provide a variety of options with information on area organization to food. Highlighting this year Aviation Roundup will be the 1st Annual Pumpkin Drop. We are still taking applications on our web site www.aviationroundup.com. Each aircraft will need a pilot and bombardier for safety. Aircraft can make a bombing run at 500 feet above the ground and try to hit the target – an OUTHOUSE – pumpkins will be provided. So if you think you have what it takes to take out our target and if you are a pilot or know a pilot get those entry forms done, after all there is a large Trophy. Pilot safety briefing at 11:30am in the airport office.

The gates will open at 10:00am and close at 4:00pm. The cost is only $10.00 per car load. So load up the car and make a Saturday excursion to Douglas Counties’ premier aviation facility the Minden-Tahoe Airport for a fun fall family event.

Franklin Family – This One is For You Aviation Roundup – Minden-Tahoe Airport

On August 27 and 28, 2011 you will want to be at Minden-Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nevada. The Aviation Roundup will be an air show not to be missed. Fly-in, drive-in, bike in or walk in – it is the place to be if you like airplanes, air shows, military aircraft, motorcycles, classic cars or just need a low cost adventure for the family.

Whether you want to see a USAF Predator or fire fighting helicopters or just sit in you lawn chair enjoying our great food options we have got you covered. With this great list of performers to entertain you and the Zoo (all aircraft of course) for the kids to visit, your day will be one to remember.

• Patty Wagstaff
• Greg Koontz
• Mark Peterson 
• Super Dave Mathieson
• Jon Melby 
• Rich Perkins
• Greg Colyer 
• Marcus Paine
• Team Rocket 
• Mike Wiskus
• Chuck Coleman 
• E Team Skydivers

More than 35 vendors will have a variety of food and drinks to purchase, various products to purchase, great air show hats and T-shirts with the show logo to buy, lots of information and even some free samples. The Coast Guard will display their flotilla, a SWAT Team will have a display and the K-9 Teams and radio controlled aircraft will put on demonstrations. The Perlan II project will have a mock-up of the new pressurized glider being built for their 100,000 foot altitude attempt and will do a presentation on their attempt. So join us to raise money for the Franklin Family. Please give us a call at 775-782-9871 or email bthompson@co.douglas.nv.us

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Aviation Roundup in memory of Amanda

Only seven weeks from now Minden-Tahoe Airport will be hosting an outstanding event to celebrate the life of Amanda Franklin and to raise money to offset medical bills and loss of income for the great Flying Circus pilot Kyle Franklin. We are so fortunate that the air show family has stepped forward in such a dynamic way to help in this effort. With Wayne Boggs as our Air Boss and Danny Clisham as the announcer the fans will be totally entertained. Jay Rabbit is providing his awesome state-of-the-art sound system and as of this writing the list of performers include, in no particular order:

Patty Wagstaff
Greg Koontz
Mark Peterson
Chuck Coleman
E Team Skydivers
Super Dave Mathieson
Jon Melby
Marcus Paine
Team Rocket
Rich Perkins
Seamus McCaughley
Greg Colyer

Our static air “Zoo” will include Beaver, Broncos, Mustangs, Gazelles, Cobras, Mallards, Chipmunks, Tigers and more. The Coast Guard will display their flotilla, a SWAT Team will have a display and the K-9 Teams and radio controlled aircraft will put on demonstrations. The Perlan II project will have a mock-up of the new pressurized glider being built for their 100,000 foot altitude attempt and will be doing a presentation followed Bill Schroeder presenting a FAA WINGS seminar. Our vendor group is very eclectic from Harley Davidson to Starbucks to Costco and another 15 in between. We have four different vendors providing food favorites including the basic air show staples and BBQ along with special pastries and wine tasting. We are still accepting performers, static displays, vendors and volunteers. Please give us a call at 775-782-9871 or email bthompson@co.douglas.nv.us