Publicity Blitz Weekend

Despite a gusty start to the weekend, the Hearts were determined to pack in as many events as the team could shove in between Friday and Monday. The first event was to shuttle the Purple flyer to Massachusetts high ground to the city of North Adams at Harriman and West airport (KAQW)  where the ladies participated in a 99's Compass Rose painting event. It was a good chance to show off the plane, meet loads of people, and improve an already beautiful  airport at the same time.

On Sunday the ladies flew the plane over to Meriden Markham airport in Connecticut (KMMK) for an air festival, fly-in, and hour-long presentation on air racing. The plane was prominently  on display by the grandstand and the ladies recapped their 2016 race adventure to both pilots and non-pilots alike resulting in additional much appreciated generous donations to our official charity, Wings of Hope and the 'beast's' thirsty appetite for 'blue fuel'. The event was very active  with many visitors stopping by the plane for a peek or a seat in the cockpit.

On Monday the ladies participated in the New England 99's  section, Connecticut chapter meeting and again recapped their recent activities and updated the group on the June 2017 race. The chapter graciously voted to sponsor  the team with a donation towards fuel and in particular Denise's inaugural timing run out of Frederick, Maryland next month. All in all it was a tremendously busy and enjoyable blitz of a weekend. Thanks to all who the team had a chance to meet, chat with, and participate in these worthwhile aviation events.

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