Fly Like an Eagle

Sunday, September 13, 2015
Banner Graphic/ Sabrina Westfall

Before Young Eagles can get a free ride in an airplane at the Putnam County Airport Appreciation Days, they must learn about safety. Vern Bothwell (above) demonstrated pre-flight checks for Collin Short, while Melinda Short and Sophia Blanton listened. Bothwell said the home-built aircraft, called the Junior Ace, gives Young Eagles the chance to see what pilots look at before hitting the runway.