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Wicks Aircraft Supply slates Open House

By General Aviation News Staff · September 30, 2016 ·

Wicks Aircraft Supply, located just east of St. Louis in Highland, Illinois, invites all aircraft builders and DIY enthusiasts to its Open House Saturday, Oct. 22.

The Open House will be at Wicks headquarters at 410 Pine Street, Highland, Ill., 62249. Drive or fly in to St Louis Metro East/Shafer Field (3K6), where shuttle service to Wicks starts at 8 a.m.

The open house runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes seminars, forums and a Wicks plant tour.

Schedule

  • 9 a.m.: Robert Helms, ULPower
  • 10 a.m.: Sebastien Heintz, Zenith Aircraft
  • 11 a.m.: Jim Sweeney, on ADS-B
  • Lunch and facility tour
  • Basic Composites/Vacuum Bagging, by CG Products

Door prizes will also be offered, including a  David Clark ONEX headset, AeroLEDS Sunspot Landing Lights, SLSA-2 Glider Rides, and more.

A 50/50 raffle also will be held to benefit the EAA Young Eagles program.

Discounts also will be offered, including 15% off everything in stock, or 20% off pre-orders (excluding Dynon products).

Registration is not mandatory, but appreciated, company officials noted.  Email Eric Cleveland or call 618-654-7447 or 800-221-9425.

 

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