Who are the pilots?
- The pilots are local EAA members who are volunteering their time and aircraft to introduce kids to aviation.
How do they decide which direction to fly?
- Aurora Airport has 2 active runways. The control tower advises which runway the pilots should use. Usually, we use the runway that is most closely aligned with the direction the wind is coming from. The Control Tower and the Pilots will meet in the morning of the event and coordinate on which runway will be used.
Once the planes take off, where do they go?
- To enhance safety, we have established flight patterns that all pilots will follow and that the air traffic controllers are aware of. There is a different flight pattern established for each runway. direction.
How long are the flights?
- The flight time is typically about 15-20 minutes however the actual time may be longer due to ground delays, extended taxi time to certain runways, air traffic control instructions, or other factors.
