University Park, Pa. -- The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) State College Chapter 1327 will hold an Aviation Awareness Day this Saturday, Aug. 8, at the University Park Airport General Aviation Terminal located at 2535 Fox Hill Road, State College. Admission is free and the event is open to the public from 8 a.m. until noon.
More than 20 airplanes will be on display, including single- and twin-engine airplanes, antiques, classics, homebuilts, biplanes, gliders, ultra lights, corporate aircraft, helicopters, models and more. This event will offer a great opportunity to learn about general aviation airplanes and the principles of flight.
In addition, EAA Chapter 1327 State College will provide free introductory airplane rides (weather permitting) for youth 8 to 17 years of age through the EAA Young Eagles program. Seats are limited and rides are on a first-come, first-served basis.
A pancake and sausage breakfast also will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at a cost of $7.50 per adult and $3.75 per child age 11 and under.
For additional information visit http://www.eaa1327.org online.