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IAPG Meets Facebook

Ankeny, Iowa – February 15, 2010 – In order to continue to expand the reach of IAPG in meeting our growth and education goals, IAPG is now on Facebook.  The Facebook Group, Iowa Aviation Promotion Group is an open forum for anyone interested in Iowa aviation.  In just two short weeks, the Facebook group has grown to over 200 members.

Visitors to the Facebook group have visibility to upcoming Iowa aviation events and programs, and photos from across the state.  Members of the group are encouraged to join us with a membership in IAPG.

                                          Fly Iowa Challenge - 2009 and Beyond - Update

Ankeny, Iowa – May 2009 – The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group is proud to announce the 2009 Fly Iowa Challenge.  The goal of the Fly Iowa Challenge is to:

·        Encourage pilots to visit Iowa’s fine airports

·        Increase awareness of and promote Iowa’s airports

·        Increase activity levels at Iowa’s airports.

·        Increase support for the goals of the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group

·        Increase the activity and proficiency level of Iowa pilots

Pilots from all across the U.S. will attempt to visit as many of Iowa’s 115 public access airports as possible.  Participants will visit Iowa airports within a 12 or 24 month period.  Visitors sign into a logbook at each airport and keep a personal record of their visits. 

Participants will be eligible for pilot accessories such as hats, shirts, pilot bags, and leather jackets.  Rules and Registration information is available at each Iowa airport or on the web at www.FlyIowa.org under the Fly Iowa Challenge tab.

On October 1st, we learned that the husband and wife team of  Steve and Ginger Kleinschnittger of Alton, Illinois have qualified for the Silver Fly Iowa Challenge award but documenting visits to 70 Iowa Airports during 2009!  Steve is a CFI and his wife Virginia is his student.  Congratulations to the Kleinschnittgers!

IAPG Annual Meeting of Members Nov 14, 2009

Mark your calendars to attend the IAPG annual Meeting of Members at 6pm Saturday November 14, 2009 at 6pm at the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum on the Ankeny Regional Airport, 3704 SE Convenience Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa.  the meeting will feature a museum tour, a FAA FAST Team Safety Seminar , and of course heavy hors d'oea-vres, wine, beer. or pop. IAPG officers and directors will be elected.

Bring a friend or friends for an enjoyable evening!

Fly Iowa 2009 at Independence a Great Success

Blessed with perfect weather, Fly Iowa at Independence Municipal Airport on July 10 and 11, 2009 featured crowds of 6 to 7000, a two hour air show, and an Iowa Aviation Youth Camp attended by 42 youngsters.  It was a great show case for Iowa aviation!

Iowa Aviation Youth Camps Winding Down

Another very active year for Iowa Aviation Youth Camps is about concluded. A record number of camps were held and when the year is concluded, over 300 Iowa youngsters will have attended camps at seven locations!  Airports are encouraged to host these camps and more information on how to get one started can be obtained from Chuck McDonald, 515-964-1398 or emailing chuckdsmcc@aol.com

              Click on Fly Iowa 2004 thumbnail pictures above to enlarge to full size

                                       IAPG SEEKS FLY IOWA BENEFACTOR MEMBERS

The IAPG Board is seeking membership approval of By-laws amendments to create a new top-tier membership in IAPG to be known as Fly Iowa Benefactor Membership.  These memberships will provide membership recognition as an Official Sponsor of Fly Iowa and a seat on the IAPG Board of Directors.  The Office of  Aviation of the Iowa Department of Transportation has verbally committed to become the very first Fly Iowa Benefactor Member of IAPG by virtue of agreeing to the $1000 membership dues.

The purpose of the new memberships is to financially underwrite Fly Iowa in future years to provide for it's continuation as an Iowa tradition.  More will be forthcoming once the program is approved by IAPG members.