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Thunder Over the Coconino Fly-In Celebration 2010

Please join us on August 28, 2010 for our 6th annual celebration of historic aircraft and automobiles.  Last year nearly 3000 visitors enjoyed a spectacular event!  For the last five years this annual event has grown in visitation and popularity. 

The day begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser for our local volunteer Valle-Wood Fire Department, at which time nearly 100 private general aviation aircraft arrive from various origins from the western United States. 

Rides are offered throughout the day to the general public (for a donation) in a Bell helicopter, a Ford Tri-Motor, or a North American P-51 Mustang (the P-51 is provided by the Air Museum Planes of Fame), while the local EAA Chapter 856 will be offering free rides for children as part of the Young Eagle introduction to aviation program (parent or guardian permission required).  Other spectacular aircraft will be arriving and performing throughout the day, as well as special static displays.

For you car enthusiasts, you will not be disappointed.  Over 80 incredible classic vehicles will be on display and judged.  This has been a very successful component of the event every year.

We also will have another great displays of unique and antique tractors which also brings a great group of enthusiasts!  You can read more about the the tractor club by clicking here. 

Food and merchandise vendors cater to the needs and desires of several thousand visitors providing something for everyone!  All vendors are invited to participate and can download the 2010 vendor registration packet below.

Event and Exhibit Vendor Registration Information

Photos from the 5th Annual Thunder Over the Coconino 2009


Photos by Bob Shane and Jonathan Crosby

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"Gathering of Eagles" Dinner / Auction Fundraiser

Did you know that we are slowly running out of pilots?  It's true!  It is getting harder and harder every year to energize young people and get them excited about aviation.  And as the older generations are retiring, not enough young pilots are available to take their place in this incredibly important industry.  Each year the "Gathering of Eagles Dinner / Auction event is held in the Wings & Wheels Museum (hangar 1) on the evening of the Thunder Over the Coconino event with the single purpose of raising funds to provide aviation scholarships with the Experimental Aircraft Association aviation academy.  We are now seeking donation items for the auction as well as sponsorship or cash donations for various parts of the events.  Please contact Molly or Carolyn for more information and to donate to this very important cause.  info@valleairport.com






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