It looks like AOPA has stepped up their "Airport Watch" to "Airport Watch You Like A Hawk."
Tony Condon snapped this photo of one our feathered aviation enthusiasts at the Ames airport. This hawk is one of a few that hang around (pardon the pun) the airport and can often be found perched atop the large windsock by runway 01/19.


 
 

Now that the Red Baron Squadron has been disbanded, we were able to snag a new employee and latest addition for our hangar. Please welcome "Travis", the new bathroom attendant for our hangar guests. Here, Jeff "Sparky" Bryant was caught while being assisted by the new attendant.


 
Northern Lights 01/09/2009
 

Brian was surfing on eBay the other day and came across a familiar picture on the auction block. A few years back Brian went for a late night flight with Greg Vallero in the B-25 Axis Nightmare.  It was a crisp, clear night made for a smooth flight and a memorable photo op.


 
 

OK, I just read the comment posted on our 12/23/2008 posting, "Grinched." I hadn't realized there was an NTSB Report for our hangar mishap a couple weeks ago. I highly recommend reading the comment, er, I mean NTSB Report for a good chuckle!

 

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    Every flying adventure brings new places and faces.  The weather's right so we climb into a vintage taildragger to see what awaits.  Tonight, we'll have a tale to share; tomorrow is a new adventure to discover.
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    Brian and Rachel Aukes are aviation nuts based in Iowa. They love to fly, and when the weather keeps them on the ground, they love to talk about flying. When they aren't in the air, Brian keeps the airplanes running while Rachel keeps this website running (looks like I got the cleaner job).

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