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So what is the status of the Skyhawk?

Blue Bunny Ice Cream, Le Mars, Iowa

What do you do when it's 55 degrees, the wind is calm, and the skies are blue?

You fly to Le Mars, Iowa for Blue Bunny Ice Cream
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
Include a stop at Bob's Hot Dogs stand...

Le Mars Airport pilot courtesy car, Rosco P. Coltrane...way cool!
Le Mars
Storm Lake, Iowa
Back Home Safely

Spring Clean-up 2008

(Click photos to enlarge) Thanks to Green Castle members who helped with Spring Clean-up 2008 last weekend! Broken tree limps, brush, general grounds, and painting were cleaned-up/touched-up. The grass is turning green, the wind sock is a floppin', the wind-T is a spinnin', so stop on out and enjoy some Spring time flying!

Stop out for the Weekly BBQ's

Don't forget to stop out at Green Castle on Wednesday evenings!

5:00p.m. to 6:30p.m. BBQ & Hangar Talk

6:30p.m. to ?? Board of Directors Meeting

(All members & guests interested in joining the club are welcome)

Its a great opportunity to grab a bite to eat, hang out with your fellow members.

Green Castle Aero Club to Welcome Ragbrai

Green Castle Aero Club will be hosting a Ragbrai welcome party for 2008 riders

Thursday July 24th to Friday July 25th 2008

• Live Bands:

Nikki Lunden & the N.L. Trio: http://www.myspace.com/nikkilunden

The Gglitch: http://www.gglitch.com/

The Trollies: http://www.myspace.com/thetrollies

• Beer & Other Beverages
• Food & Ice Cream
• Overnight Camping Permitted on the Grounds
• Showers / Restrooms
• ATM Cash Machine onsite
• Shelter from the sun & weather
• Possible Skydiving & Air Rides
• (More details to come, check back here often!)

Location on the 2008 route:

http://www.greencastle-aeroclub.com/location.htm

If you are a rider and think you might stop by, please post a comment below by clicking on the "comments" link

Any ideas or suggestions for the party, we welcome comments!

In Memory of Jason Martin

In Memory of Jason Martin (Green Castle Member)

Jan. 29, 1970 - Feb. 28, 2008

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth

Of sun-split clouds...and done a hundred things

You have not dreamed of...wheeled and soared and swung

High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,

I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung

My eager craft through footless halls of air.

Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue

I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace

Where never lark, or even eagle flew.

And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod

The high untrespassed sanctity of space

Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.

A photo of Jason flying the Citabria at Green Castle

2008 Iowa fly-in events

Time to start planning your 2008 Iowa fly-in events!!

http://www.iawings.com/calendar/yearly.htm

Surrounding State Information, check out:

http://www.flyincalendar.com/

A380 Cockpit Virtual Tour

http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm

Awesome...check it out!

Paypal: Easier Way to Collect Dues?

Due to the popularity of the internet payment site Palpal (http://www.paypal.com/), I wonder if there would be any benefit to setting Greencastle Aeroclub up to received payment for dues (and other items) online. I myself would take advantage of the system, and it is also possible for the club to send out electronic invoices; saving money on postage, mailing materials, and time.

2008 Quad City Airshow

It's never too early to start planning for the 2008 Quad City Airshow!

http://www.quadcityairshow.com/