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The countdown has begun. Jets Over Kentucky ’08 kicks off with free flying for all pilots Wed., July 3, and gates are open to the public Fri.-Sun., July 4-6, at 9 a.m. each day. More than 50 pilots from three countries participate in Jets Over Kentucky. This is the “Cant’ miss it!” event of the summer! The Kentucky Tourism Council even named Jets Over Kentucky a 2007 Top 10 Summer Event! Come in early and enjoy the area attractions and other events. Contact the Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission to have an itinerary created for you and tailored to your interest. We’ll make it easy for you!
While there are numerous prizes to be won by the RC pilots, the show is an exhibition for fans and an arena for the pilots to show off their skills and aircraft. Jets Over Kentucky begins with warm-up flying Wednesday then the show opens to spectators Friday morning. Pilots fly Friday from 9 a.m. till dark, Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. See below for a complete schedule. The airport will be open to pilots for test runs Tues., July 1. Pilot tents run the length of the field and there is a separate area for manufacturers. There are plenty of food vendors featuring practically every type of food imaginable.
Central Kentucky is situated in the middle of one of the largest concentrations of radio control jet pilots in the country and the Lebanon-Springfield Airport features a 5,000-foot runway, making it ideal for such an event.
Directions… ►From Centre Square, drive north on KY 55/Spalding Ave. 4.5 miles to Airport Lane. ►Turn right onto Airport Lane and the Lebanon-Springfield Airport is straight ahead. **Find directions to Lebanon from your town under the About Us tab! Centre Square is the visitor center in downtown.
Why Jets Over Kentucky is a “Can’t miss it!” event… ♥Great RC jet action, of course! ♥The Marion County Fair will be going on minutes from the show. Stop in and see a genuine country fair. It’s a blast! ♥Meal for pilots Friday and Saturday nights! ♥Lots of awards and prizes! ♥Great location. Beautiful area and an airport that’s perfect for an RC jet show. ♥Family entertainment. There will be things for adults and children to enjoy! ♥Two golf courses, including the beautiful and challenging Rosewood Golf Club! ♥Historic Maker’s Mark Distillery is just minutes from the airport. Tours are FREE! ♥Beautiful Marion County Sportsman’s Lake, Fagan Branch Reservoir and the 3.2-mile Cecil L. Gorley Naturalist Trail is just down the road! ♥Lincoln Homestead State Park is minutes from the show! ♥Lebanon’s Graham Memorial Park has a heated indoor Olympic-style swimming pool, a 100-foot water slide and all other regular park amenities! ♥Shop till you drop. Visit These Precious Things, the local art gallery and coffee shop, antique stores and more in downtown Lebanon!
Special Achievement Sponsorship Awards…
♥Special Recognition. ♥Best Ducted Fan. ♥Best Sport Performance. ♥Engineering Excellence. ♥Best Military Performance. ♥Best Craftsmanship. ♥Best Military Jet. ♥People’s Choice. ♥Best Sport Jet. ♥Pilots’ Choice. ♥Best Civilian Jet.
Jets Over Kentucky provides an opportunity to see some amazing aircraft, have fun and catch up on the latest trends in the RC industry. For more information, call 502.429. 6365 or e-mail lewisthegeneral@hotmail.com. Download Pilot Pre-registration Application Download Tent Reservation Form Download Vendor Booth Registration
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