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Monday, June 23, 2008

Warrenton Airpark

Warrenton, Virginia~ one of my favortie places to hang out.


Warrenton Airpark is a little piece of heaven, located in the beautiful rolling hills of Northern Virginia.












This is a Private Airport operated by Warrenton Airpark, LLC, Tom Richards, Owner .

Aircraft using Warrenton Airpark vary from Hot Air Balloons, to General Aviation to include Power Parachutes, Ultralight Aircraft, and Experimental Aircraft.

When you visit the Airpark, you realize the old saying is true,
the only difference between boys and men is the size and cost of their toys.


A photo of the only house on the Airfield grounds.


























The Airpark is dedicated to the joy of flying and sharing experiences with other pilots.
There are three runways.

To the right is a long grass runway.

Below is one of the pilots who is the designer and builder of yet another hanger for the expanding sport of flying. Tom Richards is assisted by Retired Air Force Colonel and pilot, Ford Daab. They are having their style of fun.

Plane parked at another private residence adjoining the airfield.













Each hanger has interesting and unusual planes. Some are being built. Love going down there.
The guys and girls who fly out of here come from all walks of life. They seem to be living their dreams by taking to the air.






Future pilots given a check ride in a vehicle grounded for non-compliance of the FARs - no wings.



We love to pack a picnic and go down to visit my brother, Tom.
There is usually a cool wind blowing and some interesting objects flying around.

June








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