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Kalispell Appreciation Day pulls in 900

By Ben Sclair · July 15, 2015 ·

KALISPELL, Mont. – Upwards of 900 people came to the Kalispell City Airport Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 13. Nearly 40 aircraft attended, including a Gullwing Stinson, Bell 47, Pilatus PC-12, and an MD Helicopters MD-500 that performed a water drop.

Hay ride tour of the airport.
Hay ride tour of the airport.
Helicopter Hoist Demonstration
Helicopter Hoist Demonstration
Airplane Ride. The expression says it all.
Airplane Ride. The expression says it all.
Michael Pasque shows off his wingsuit.
Michael Pasque shows off his wingsuit.
Skydiving
Skydiving
Water Drop Demonstration
Water Drop Demonstration

Other activities and attendees included 35 vintage muscle cars, skydivers, airplane rides, a short takeoff and landing contest, and remotely piloted aircraft demo.

About Ben Sclair

Ben Sclair is the Publisher of General Aviation News, a pilot, husband to Deb and dad to Zenith, Brenna, and Jack. Oh, and a staunch supporter of general aviation.

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  1. Rick Tutt says

    July 16, 2015 at 5:48 am

    I learned to fly at Kalispell City 28 years ago.

    I’ll never forget it!

    Rick Tutt
    Stockton, CA
    http://www.rjtuttaviation.com

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