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CONGRESSMAN TO HOST MISSOURI FLY-IN

U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) (who is also an AOPA member) will host the first Tarkio Fly-In at Gould Peterson Municipal (K57) in his hometown of Tarkio, Missouri, on June 5.

Graves said he wants to bring together general aviation pilots, industry leaders, and government officials to discuss the state of the industry and share the mutual passion for flying. Invited guests include Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta; Randall “Duke” Cunningham, the first Vietnam War fighter ace; and two other aviation heavyweights, Rep. John Mica and Sen. James Inhofe.

The event starts with a 6:30 a.m. breakfast followed by a mid-morning discussion. There will also by static displays and possible military flybys. For more information, call 202/225-7041.

Jeff Griffiths, USPA VP Meetings

Posted by Jan at May 2, 2004 03:44 PM