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Impressive Activities Lineup Announced for 4th Annual Carl Hopkins WV Youth Aviation Expo at The Bridge

By Connect-Bridgeport Staff on May 27, 2024

The 4th annual Carl Hopkins WV Youth Aviation Expo is taking place Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10 from10 a.m. to 5p.m. at The Bridge Sports Complex, located at 400 Forrester Blvd, Bridgeport WV 26330.
 
The emphasis of the Aviation Expo is to introduce West Virginia students to the growing aerospace industry in North Central West Virginia. This event allows for a hands-on learning experience. The activities include:
  • Free Flight model airplane assembling and flying.
  • Control Line Model Airplane-Professional demonstrationsand a chance totryitout. Remote Control Model Aviation. Fly with an instructor/trainer.
  • Drones-demonstrated by a professional operator.
  • Rocketry-build your own and launch it at the expo. All supplies provided free of charge. Air rockets-launchover and over again.
  • Academy of Model Aeronautics Simulator Trailer-Learn to fly. Blackhawk helicopter fly-in. Landing at the expo.
  • Healthnet helicopter fly-in. Climb aboard for a look around.
  • Para-motor/Parachute jumpers,....and so much more to see and do.
Ed Waske, the founder, planner, and inspiration of the Aviation Expo knows the importance of igniting a spark of interest in this field at a young age.Carl Hopkins, for whom the expo is named in honor of was a Clarksburg native who formed the state's first model aviation club in 1928.
 
A successful career in aerospace is right here in West Virginia.This event is a stepping stone to that goal. Please follow the event Facebook page for updates:Carl Hopkins WV Youth Aviation Expo.

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