FREDERICK, Md. — Fans and general aviation pilots convened at the Frederick Municipal Airport for the second annual聽Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Homecoming Fly-In.
The event featured hundreds of planes, seminars and information for those who already fly, and for those interested in starting.
鈥淲e are headquartered right here at the airport, and every year, we invite our members and the public to come out, enjoy the airport and the aircraft demonstrations,鈥� says Katie Pribyl, a spokeswoman for AOPA. 鈥淚t鈥檚 just an all-around really fun family day.鈥�
For the pilots, the event offered a chance to learn about new technology, safety and what others are doing in the industry.
For those who don鈥檛 fly, there are plenty of airplanes to check out, and some seminars to help those interested in flying to get started.
Plus, there are plenty of people willing to talk about flying.
鈥淪o many people spend their whole life simulating in front of a computer,鈥� says Peter Bowers of Battle Creek, Michigan. 鈥淲hereas you can go get into a plane and it鈥檚 a real, visceral experience that can鈥檛 be simulated regardless of what the video game guys imply.鈥�
Participants got to hear from experts in the field, including NTSB Chairman Chris Hart, and were treated to air show.
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