young eagles
South Lake Tahoe youth invited to fly the skies during Young Eagles Rally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 11:45am
Event Date:
September 23, 2017 - 8:00am
Kids will be able to experience South Lake Tahoe from the air during the 25th annual Young Eagles Rally at the Lake Tahoe Airport on September 23, 2017 starting at 8:00 a.m.
The Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be hosting the event which provides free airplane rides to youth ages 8 to 17 years old.
Volunteer pilots introduce kids to aviation by giving them the free airplane rides, over 40,000 nationwide. Since EAA started in Truckee and South Lake Tahoe, 3400 youth have been able to get into the air.
Free flights for kids at South Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 11:03pm
Event Date:
September 26, 2015 (All day)
Create an unforgettable memory for youngsters ages 8 thru 17 years old with a free
Young Eagles airplane ride from the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Truckee
Chapter 1073 on Saturday, September 26th at the South Lake Tahoe Airport.
Young fliers take to the air during South Lake Tahoe Air Show
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/24/2014 - 10:13pm
As part of last weekend's Lake of the Sky Air Show in South Lake Tahoe, kids were invited to take free airplane rides. 46 area youth were able to take part.
The Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) held a Young Eagles Rally at the Lake Tahoe Airport on September 21.
Free admission to the 25th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/18/2014 - 9:11pm
Air show officials have decided to drop the $10 entrance fee and offer free admission to all attendees for the 25th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show this Saturday, September 20th from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Tahoe Valley Airport in South Lake Tahoe.
Last year's air show was canceled due to heavy smoke from the Rim Fire. Officials are monitoring the King Fire's smoke and movement, but at this time there are no flight closures and the aerial performances and all on ground activities are still going to occur.
This year’s show which will includes:
25th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/16/2014 - 10:59pm
The 25th annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California is scheduled for this Saturday, September 20, 2014. The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of its many professional aerial participants.
This year’s show which will includes:
Aerial Performances by Jon Melby, Bill Cornick, Spencer Suderman and Carl Liepold
Static Displays
Two World War II aircraft will be on display and will do a Fly-By during the Show. The aircraft are the F6F Hellcat and The Japanese Zero
the Cash Only Band
25th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show flies into town
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 11:33pm
Event Date:
September 20, 2014 - 8:00am
The 25th annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014. The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of its many professional aerial participants.
This year’s show which will include exciting aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon Melby and Spencer Suderman.
Lake of Sky Airshow Canceled Due to Smoke
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/23/2013 - 3:02pmThe 25th Annual Lake of the Sky Airshow has been cancelled for this Saturday, August 24th due to the air quality conditions which have been impacted by the two large fires outside of the Lake Tahoe basin. Also canceled was Sunday's Young Eagles Flights.
Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport celebrates 24 years
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 06/28/2013 - 12:07pmEvent Date:
August 24, 2013 - 8:00am
The City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to host the 24th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 8:00 am -3:30 pm.
The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of the Navy’s participants.
This year’s show will include exciting aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon Melby and Spencer Suderman. Festivities begin on Friday, August 23rd and run through Sunday, August 25.
Friday, August 23rd:
Sully Sullenberger returns to Lake Tahoe to speak at 23rd Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/16/2012 - 2:10pm
For the second time in less than a year, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III will speak at Lake Tahoe, this time as a special guest speaker of the 2012 Lake in the Sky Air Show, Aug. 24-26 at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Sullenberger gained fame when he successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, which had been disabled by striking a flock of Canada geese, in the Hudson River off Manhattan, New York City, on January 15, 2009. All of the 155 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived.
Sully Sullenberger returns to Lake Tahoe as guest speaker of 23rd Lake in the Sky Air Show
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 9:37am
For the second time in less than a year, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III will speak at Lake Tahoe, this time as a special guest speaker of the 2012 Lake in the Sky Air Show, Aug. 24-26 at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
Sullenberger gained fame when he successfully landed US Airways Flight 1549, which had been disabled by striking a flock of Canada geese, in the Hudson River off Manhattan, New York City, on January 15, 2009. All of the 155 passengers and crew aboard the aircraft survived.
Free flights for kids at Truckee airport
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:17pm14, the Truckee-Tahoe Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast and Young Eagles Flights. Kids 8-17 who attend with their parents can fly for free out o...
Anonymous donor gives $25K to Thunderbird Preservation Society, seeks match
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 5:34pm
An anonymous donor who presented $25,000 to the Thunderbird Preservation Society has offered a second donation for the same amount on the condition the public can match it by Thanksgiving, according to a news release.
Pilot Hero 'Sully' Sullenberger to Discuss Thunderbird Preservation; tickets now available
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 3:49am
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who calmly and heroically landed his jetliner on New York’s Hudson River saving all 155 passengers and crew on board, will speak in Incline Village at a benefit for the Thunderbird Preservation Society on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The man who redefined “hero” on January 15, 2009, will discuss the importance of core values, including the preservation of vintage Americana – specifically Lake Tahoe’s historic Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht.
