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Who does not like biplanes? They are a
connection to the past, no matter when designed or built. From 1903 through about 1935 it was the most dominant airplane type
in the skies. During WW II the majority of primary trainers were bi-planes. The bi-plane is still and most likely
will remain one of the most unique and admired of all aircraft.
Founded May 2009 and based out of Fort Parker Flying Field, the mission of the International
Biplane Association is to play a part in maintaining the history of biplanes and to promote the biplanes which
are being built, flown & preserved today.
An idea I believe whose time has come is a single weekend
set aside each year for as many biplane fly-ins to be held at many locations on the same date at airfields willing to
host. This would allow a more overall opportunity for attending a biplane event with fellow biplane owners - appreciators
but not having to travel so far in order to do so.
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In this day of instant communication an attendee would have the happenings at
their event and through cell phone, cell camera, computer system, etc., communicate with attendees at others. This would
would allow better inclusion for all since many in the past have been prohibited from attending a central yearly event
due to distance and cost.
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