21st Annual Wings Over Piper set for early August
PHOTO PROVIDED A pair of plane enthusiasts prepare to send up their R/C model plane at a past year’s Wings Over Piper event. At top middle, another plane can be seen in the sky.
Participants at a past year’s Wings Over Piper event prepare to fly some of their R/C model planes at William T. Piper Memorial Airport. PHOTO PROVIDED
PHOTO PROVIDED A pair of plane enthusiasts prepare to send up their R/C model plane at a past year’s Wings Over Piper event. At top middle, another plane can be seen in the sky.
Participants at a past year’s Wings Over Piper event prepare to fly some of their R/C model planes at William T. Piper Memorial Airport. PHOTO PROVIDED
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LOCK HAVEN -- The 2023 Wings Over Piper R/C model plane fun fly will be held at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Aug. 3, 4 and 5. Hours for the event are: Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 2023 marks the 21st edition of Wings Over Piper. The event honors the role Lock Haven and the Piper Aircraft Corporation played in creating our country's general aviation industry.
It also gives model plane enthusiasts the opportunity to fly their planes at an historic venue. The "landing fee" for pilots is $25 for the entire event or $10 a day.
Spectators are always welcome and there will be a concession stand.
Wings of Williamsport, the host club for this event, would like to thank the following organizations and sponsors for helping make this event possible: The City of Lock Haven, The William T. Piper Memorial Airport, Castanea Volunteer Fire Company and Sentimental Journey.