Coming Events

Just a reminder of some coming events in the area. Hampton Field Flea Market--May 16-17. On June 27 the field will be closed as the Boy Scouts will be launching home- built rockets from the Farm. The airfield will be dedicated to the Radio Control Flyers from the Northeast region.
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Will Fly for Food at Northampton Airport

Northampton, MA- During the week of May 20, Rich MacIsaac, manager of Northampton Airport in Northampton, Massachusetts is planning to join aviation legends in the pages of the National Aeronautic Association’s record books. MacIsaac will attempt to be the first pilot to take off and land at all 39 of the public use airports in Massachusetts…all in one day! “I am hoping this will bring awareness to general aviation in Massachusetts. There are so many great little airports in the state and lots of places to see.”

MacIsaac is going to tackle this aviation challenge in a Flight Design Light Sport CT. Northampton’s CT is a top of the line model with a glass cockpit, great visibility, 112 kt cruise, 4.5 gph fuel consumption. As head flight instructor at Northampton Aeronautics, MacIsaac hopes to gain some well-deserved exposure for the Light Sport as well as inspire people to train. “Whether you are completely new to aviation or have flown aircraft before, a Sport Pilot License may be for you,” says MacIsaac. This license allows for easier and lower-cost access for enthusiasts wishing to participate in the joy of flight.

While attempts at this record have been made in the past, nothing has been documented as an official record. The NAA requires that an independent observer, who must be present to document each landing and the time of the flight must have a commercial certificate with an instrument rating. MacIsaac has a few co-pilots in mind to accompany him. “My plan is for us to leave at 7am, weather permitting, and it should take about 10-12 hours to complete,” says MacIsaac. “Maybe down the line, this flight will inspire others to try to visit all 39 airports.”

In addition to calling attention to the Light Sport program, Northampton Airport will be flying for food to help the Northampton Survival Center through this event. The Survival Center is an emergency food pantry which provides low-income individuals and families in 16 Hampshire County communities with free food, clothing and household goods. “We will be collecting monetary donations as well as non-perishable foods for the center’s Kids’ Summer Food Program. During the summer months, this program provides breakfast and lunch foods to children who receive free or subsidized meals through their school,” says the airport’s marketing manager, Holly Lurgio. People can come in to the airport and choose a leg of the flight to sponsor either with food or monetary donations. “We feel it is important to reach out and support the communities that have been so supportive of us,” says Lurgio, “and this seems like a great way to start!”

For more information contact Northampton Airport at 584-7980 or email marketing manager, Holly Lurgio at hollyl@fly7b2.com.