Families, aviation enthusiasts, and first-time flyers gathered at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport early in the morning on Saturday, July 26 to enjoy a free hot breakfast featuring pancakes, eggs, juice, and coffee, while surrounded by unique aircraft, hands-on activities, and an up-close look at the world of aerial flight.
The event, hosted by Lowcountry Flight Co., Southeast Avionics, and EAA Chapter 489, served as an introduction to the community offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for all ages and giving guests the chance to see massive aircraft up close for a groundbreaking experience.
Guests were able to take photos with the static aircraft on display, tour the avionics shop, and explore the flight school’s state-of-the-art training facilities, but not before everyone was served a full-course breakfast to start their morning.
Serving more than 175 eggs and nearly 300 pancakes, the breakfast operation provided a peaceful atmosphere for guests to enjoy a complimentary Southern-style meal while fellowshipping with loved ones, friends, and neighbors inside the Lowcountry Flight Company’s base of operations.
Community members captured timeless memories as they roamed around the hangar and base of operations, taking pictures inside many of the 15 aircraft on site, creating moments that will be looked back on for years to come.
These memories were amplified with massive aerial maneuvers from pilots representing Lowcountry Flight Company and associate pilots of the training school.
The sky above the airfield came alive throughout the morning as aircraft took off one after another, slicing through the clouds with ease. The thunderous roar of engines echoed across the open runway, vibrating through the ground and drawing eyes upward.
Guests stood in awe as the planes lifted gracefully into the air some soaring for demonstration flights, others offering lucky passengers their very first taste of flight.
The low rumble of propellers turning at full throttle mixed with the morning breeze, creating an unforgettable soundtrack that perfectly matched the energy of the event.
Chief flight instructor Christian Rushing played a major role in orchestrating the large-scale event, with a mission to bring the Statesboro community out to the airfield and share his love of aviation with everyone in attendance.
“I love aviation. I live and breathe it. It's what I do, right? The more people I can pass that along to whether it's the kids just sitting out here watching, or the guys that are never gonna fly, that just want to come see an airplane and talk to pilots and ask questions that's what I care about," Rushing shared. "If I get somebody that wants to learn to fly, we’ll take care of you. That’s what we do. But this event, this pancake breakfast, was more about getting the community out here and getting them just to see an airplane, you know, get up close to them.”
With the success of Saturday’s turnout, Lowcountry Flight Company plans to host more open house events in the future to keep the community connected to the skies and everything the flight school has to offer to anyone curious about taking a chance to fly.
Lowcountry Flight Company offers training courses to serve students throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, offering everything from private pilot training to advanced certifications like Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP, Tailwheel and discovery flights for anyone interested.
You can find all the excitement of Lowcountry Flight Company at 601 Airport Blvd., Statesboro, GA. To learn more about flight school opportunities, visit lowcountryflightco.com.
