Any idea what they story is with these / why they're here? Also, does this smaller base/runway that they're at (which is attached to the main base) have a seperate name and purpose?
Echster From United States, joined Sep 2004, 394 posts, RR: 0 Reply 1, posted (3 years 10 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1114 times:
I'm sure Edwards has an Aero Club with C172s and folks who own GA aircraft. Heck, even a small base like RIV has an Aero Club with 5-10 C172s with US Air Force painted down the sides and a dozen or so other GA aircraft.
Usnseallt82 From United States, joined Jan 2004, 4885 posts, RR: 62 Reply 3, posted (3 years 10 months 3 weeks 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 890 times:
Quoting Flyf15 (Thread starter): Any idea what they story is with these / why they're here?
As one person already pointed out, its probably their aero club. The other aircraft are usually reserved for incoming aviation students to do their IFT programs through base instructor, instead of contracting civilian ones.
Most bases have small fleets of GA aircraft. Try Eglin AFB, Barksdale AFB, etc.
Erj-145mech From United States, joined Oct 2001, 306 posts, RR: 1 Reply 4, posted (3 years 10 months 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 752 times:
It looks as though they may be preparing for an airshow. There is a variety of aircraft for static display, including a DC-3 (C-47), the crowd control barriers are erected, and chalet tents set up on the flight line.