The new Wichita Aero Club now under formation may be a revival of an organization by the same name, said Dave Franson of Franson Consulting and an organizer of the club. According to documents filed with the State, a group of that name was chartered in 1915. The former group sponsored a ballooning event nearly a century ago, but Franson said no other references to the club could be found.
Today’s Wichita Aero Club is a way for people interested or involved in the aviation industry to network and discuss major industry issues and promote education. The group will host monthly luncheons, sponsor fund-raising events and recognize prominent aviators with an annual trophy at an awards gala.
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Good idea, but the cost to participate is a little stiff. Mainstream general aviation is pretty much excluded.