17 August 2013 - Mason Aviation Days at Jewett Field

17 August 2013 - Mason Aviation Days at Jewett Field

The Mason airport is just south of the High School. My trike ride from home to airport was about 1.5 miles. Below are a few photos of the approach to the airport. The Aviation Days sign indicates the event times were 7:30am to 3:00pm. The third photo shows a bit of Aviation Road leading to the main entrance. You'll see a lot of corn being grown around the runways ... this is definitely a farming community.

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Below is my TerraTrike, which I rode to the event. I found a building with a sturdy pipe to use to secure my trike with a bike lock. As I was looping the lock chain around the pipe a small insect landed on my finger and game me a good sting. I was surprised to have a critter attack me without provocation, but upon my return I examined the area more carefully. I guess the yellow jacket was just defending its nesting area. I got a photo of several of them after they emerged from the open pipe.

I got shots of two children trying out the small airplanes. They were having a fine time. There were many children at this event.

Some of the planes displayed smoke as they took off or passed over the field. This is apparently a standard devise to entertain the viewers. Below is a photo of the helecopter which was giving rides to the public. You could also get a ride in a biplane.

I found the airplane below rather interesting. The end of a wing had a rod extending that could have been a dangerous thing for people passing by, so I assume the rather unusual "ornament" was a protective cover. At any rate, it sure was an eye-catcher!