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SMAC261 Maine Center for Classic Aviation

Maine Center

Welcome to Episode 261. Today we have a special guest Sam Canders from the Maine Center for Classic Aviation.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2020 1PM - 7PM

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH, 2020 9AM-4PM

SUN 'N FUN HOLIDAY FLYING FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

Join us Saturday, December 5th at 10 AM for a GA Town Hall

ACE President and CEO John "Lites" Leenhouts, 

AOPA President and CEO Mark Baker, and 

EAA President, CEO, and Board Chairman Jack Pelton

Stay tuned for more details by visiting FlySNF.org

Joining us today is Sam Canders from the Maine Center for Classic Aviation, a place where history lives. 

Cruise Flight (Talking Points): 

  • What is the Maine Center for Classic Aviation?
  • The idea.
  • Creating the museum.
  • Challenges of restoring and building classics.
  • Preserving the skills to fly and restore classic aircraft.
  • Youth programs.
  • Can I fly in?
  • Who can visit?

After Landing Checklist:

No Picks of the week since this is an interview.

Links Mentioned In This Podcast:

https://generalaviationnews.com/2020/08/15/discovering-the-maine-center-for-classic-aviation/ 

https://maineflying.org/ 

https://www.airnav.com/airport/ME62