MASON CITY, IOWA (July 2nd, 2015) - Fly Iowa, returning July 25-26, 2015 to the Mason City Municipal Airport will be offering ride opportunities in three very unique aircraft: A 1920's New Standard Biplane, WWII P-51 Mustang, and a Vietnam Era HUEY.

The P-51 Mustang "Gunfighter," performing in the show, is also offering rides for sale to those who want the ultimate flying experience. Re-live history and ride in the most awe-inspiring fighter of World War II. This unique opportunity will allow riders to experience the sights, sounds, smell, and feel of flying a P-51 Mustang. Rides start at $1695 for a one hour experience that you will never forget.

The New Standard D-25 Biplane will be giving rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the airshow weekend. The open cockpit beauty can take you and three friends into the sky to see North Iowa from a whole new point of view, for only $80 a person!

The Bell UH-1 (HUEY) Helicopter, one of the most iconic aircraft from the Vietnam War era, will be giving rides Saturday and Sunday of the airshow weekend. Fly back in history with the men and machines that were there!  For a $75 donation, riders are able to strap in the back of the helicopter and fly with a veteran pilot!

For more information regarding rides in the P-51, the New Standard, or the HUEY, please visit our website at: www.mcwairshow.com

Airshow Schedule

Saturday, July 25th
2 p.m. - Gates Open, Rides Begin
4:30 p.m. - Day Airshow Begins 7:30 p.m. - Nadas Concert
8:30 p.m. - Night Airshow Begins Fireworks after Night Airshow

Sunday, July 26th

7 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast, Rides  Begin

12 p.m. - Day Airshow Begins

MASON CITY, IOWA (June 8, 2015) - Fly Iowa, returning July 25-26, 2015 to the Mason City Municipal Airport, has announced its performer lineup and schedule that includes Matt Younkin in his Twin Beech 18, Julie Clark in her T-34 Mentor and a performance by local Iowa band The Nadas.

"Our acts include some of the biggest names in the airshow industry today. We are very proud to be able to put on an event of this caliber for the North Iowa community," said Adam Glowaski, Fly Iowa 2015 Chair.

Performers in the show include : Matt Younkin - Twin Beech 18 / Super Decathlon, Julie Clark - T-34 Mentor, Erik Edgren - Clipped Wing Taylorcraft, The Texas Flying Legends Museum - F4-U Corsair / Zero / B-25 / P-51 / P-40 / TBM Avenger, Mike Galloway - Extra 300, The Vanguard Squadron - 4 RV-3's, Larry Lumpkin - P-51 Mustang, Larry Kramer - RC Jet, The Nadas - Iowa Band, Flashing Thunder - Fireworks

Airshow Schedule

Saturday, July 25th
2 p.m. - Gates Open
4:30 p.m. - Day Airshow Begins 7:30 p.m. - Nadas Concert
8:30 p.m. - Night Airshow Begins Fireworks after Night Airshow

Sunday, July 26th
7 a.m. - Fly In Breakfast
12 p.m. - Day Airshow Begins

The event is free and open to the public.

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The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group is a non-profit organization whose mission is to grow aviation by increasing the number of pilots, aviation users, and aviation supporters within the state. IAPG offers a number of programs intended to: increase awareness of the benefits of aviation, educate the public, increase the activity level of current aviation enthusiasts, increase the number of pilots and aircraft within the state, and provide opportunities for young and old to experience aviation in Iowa.