USPA News

HOLLEYFEST DAMP, BUT NOT RAINED OUT!

The 6th Annual Holleyfest this weekend, celebrating friends, community, and aviation, opened to cool, wet, fall weather which certainly slowed down those planning to fly in. But a good crowd drove to beautiful Holley Mountain, and their enthusiasm for the event could not be rained out.

The Friday evening meal and “tall tale storytelling” were enjoyed by all. Saturday morning saw a great crowd gathered in Jim Collom’s hangar for an FAA safety seminar, presentation of Colors by the VFW Color Guard, dedication of the Dan Davison Emergency Center (the very well equipped volunteer fire station located at Holley Mountain and a gift to the property owners association by Jim and JoAnn Collom), and the dedication of the memorial garden near the airpark entrance, honoring Jim’s mom and dad. Afterward, a tasty barbeque lunch was enjoyed, under a tent outdoors, with the cool weather stimulating our taste buds.

At this point Paul and I had to leave, but we understand more was planned for the afternoon.

Holley Mountain is a six-year-old airpark in the majestic Arkansas mountains, beautifully planned and developed by Jim and Joann. Many of the home/plane owners are members of the Holley Mountain Chapter of the United States Pilots Association, including John Oakland, Holleyfest 2004 Coordinator.

For more information on the Holley Mountain Chapter and the Airpark, go to http://www.holleymountainairpark.com.

Jan Hoynacki, Executive Director
United States Pilots Association

Posted by Jan at October 9, 2004 07:43 PM