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U.S./Canadian Aerobatic Challenge 2010 – Hosted by IAC Chapter 126

On June 5 & 6, 2010, pilots from the Eastern United States and Canada gathered at the Cattaraugus County / Olean Airport to compete in the first ever aerobatic competition hosted by the International Aerobatic Club – Buffalo Chapter 126.
This was also the first time an event of this nature was held at the Cattaraugus County / Olean Airport. The (ASG) Airport Support Group provided food for the participants and transportation to and from the local motels.

Some of the 18 aircraft and pilots are pictured below.

For more event photos click on the following link :

http://www.iac34.com/iac_chapter_126_buffalo.htm

If you would like to see a video of PilotsNPaws in action, please click on the following link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ZAwJhGNVQ

"I can not do a thing with this hair. As soon as we get home, I will look for a good hairdresser."

Picture of 10 dogs that were flown to the Olean Airport from a shelter in Ohio by Pilots-N-Paws volunteer Pilot Paul Schechter for Joyful Rescues

Mike holding Adoptee Lilly, Pilot Matt & Adopter Shannon from Connecticut

PILOTS-N-PAWS pilot Sue with Zanesville Dog Pound employee Sarah at Zanesville, Ohio Airport

PILOTS-N-PAWS pilot Sue with friend Don at Zanesville, Ohio Airport

The pups arrive at Olean Airport

These four pups are now at JOYFUL RESCUES and ready for adoption

Picture of the pilot, Drew, from near Scranton, PA., and his passenger who picked up a dog at Catt. Co./Olean Airport and flew it to Teterboro, NJ for a couple in New York City. Joye and friend from Joyful Rescues are also in the photo.

September was a busy month for the Olean area pilots that belong to PILOTS-N-PAWS. The above photos show a few of the local volunteers as well as some from the Pittsburgh area. Local area pilots include Dick Messer, Bill O'Connell, Carey Litteer and Chris Napoleon.

AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE 2009

Civil Air Patrol Officers exhibited their aircraft and presented information to a number of interested potential Civil Air Patrol Cadets at the weekend Open House.

The Airport Support Groups well experienced 'Kitchen Crew' performed flawlessly during the Saturday evening chicken BQ, attended by approximately 270 hungry visitors.

EMT Brian explains functions of the Mercyflight Helicopter to interested weekend visitors.

Mercyflight Crew Members (Pilots Bill and Mike, Nurse Maria, and EMT Brian) proved to be a very popular addition to the open house weekend activities.

Chris Napoleon of Napoleon Engineering in Olean is heading up the 'Young Eagles" Program, which introduces general aviation to young people, and provides each interested youngster with an orientation airplane ride. Several youngsters showed their interest on Saturday.

Joyful Rescues works with "Pilots-n-Paws" to fly adopted pets to distant new homes.

Ariel view of STARS Air Show.

A few of the many Aircraft.

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