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 Coming Soon to Russell Regional:
The North Georgia Air & Car Show

September 12, 13 & 14, 2008
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Hope to see you there!

What's New at Richard B Russell Regional Airport

Coosa Valley Technical College Aviation Facility

Coosa Valley Technical College is currently building an avionics and aircraft maintenance school.  Construction on the facility began in late 2007 and is projected to be completed in time for Fall 2008 classes to begin.  Anyone who is interested in Coosa Valley Tech’s Aviation Program may visit the school’s website at www.coosavalleytech.edu or call 706-802-5086 to speak with Mr. Jon Byrd, Aviation Program Director.

Runway Paint Project Completed

Russel Regional Airport has recently completed the repainting of the lines on the runway to improve visibility for aircraft landing at the air field. The $80,000 project was completed by Hi-Lite Markings, Inc. in 7 days. A complete refurbishment of all the proper markings required by the FAA for an ILS (Instrument Landing System), runway and its taxiways, are visible for day and night use.  As required by the FAA, glass beads have been added for excellent reflective exposure at night.

Fun and Informative Field Trips

The Civil Air Patrol and the TigerFlight Foundation host field trips for local elementary, middle and high schools. These field trips are designed to educate students about aviation.

Working by modules, the students learn about the administrative side of running a Fixed Base Operater (FBO) by touring the terminal building and learning about the operations of an airport. The FBO is the business on the airport that services the planes and the customer. They are in charge of fuel sales, fuel tanks, trucks, hangar rental, etc. Some airports have several FBO’s depending on how busy they are.

Students then gather in the Civil Air Patrol briefing room where they are taught the anatomy of a plane, basic avionics and what makes a good pilot. In the final module, the students tour a World War II hangar and sit in an airplane allowing them to have a hands-on experience while seeing first hand the anatomy of a plane.

Finally, students sit under the wing of a DC-3 plane to eat lunch while learning about its significance in World War II.

For more information on field trips to Russell Regional Airport, call 706-295-7835.

EAA Fly-In Breakfast

On the second Saturday of each month, the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts a fly-in breakfast at the EAA campgrounds located off the Old Dalton Road. Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy pancakes and eggs (among other great breakfast foods) and good company for a reasonable fee. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun!

For more information on EAA, click here.