USPA AR01 & HolleyFest Meeting

Story & Photo by Christine Weiss

August 4 - John Oakland is the newest officer of the Holley Mountain AR01 Chapter of the United States Pilots Association (USPA). Oakland will fill the VP post vacated by Tim Posey and joins Jim Collom, president, Joe Marshall, treasurer, and Christine Weiss, secretary, who are each entering their third term as officers. 

In addition, Oakland is this year's coordinator of the annual Holleyfest open house at Holley Mountain Airpark, which offers a weekend adventure immersed in the autumn glory of the Arkansas Ozarks, wrapped up with a big bow of activities focused on pilot education and family fun.  

The agenda begins with fly-in/camp-out arrivals on Friday, October 8, and includes “Tall Tales” storytelling plus music by “Cotton Patch” around the campfire that night.  

Saturday’s pilot education agenda features the Wings Safety Program, JBR Flight Service of Jonesboro, Air-Evac, and the State of Arkansas Department of Aeronautics.  

A Popsicle Stick Drop and other games will entertain the kids, aviation and craft vendors will exhibit, the Ladies Auxiliary VFW District 6 Color Guard will do their award-winning “Presentation of the Colors” and FAA Pilot and Aircraft Courtesy Evaluations (PACE) will be available by advance sign-up.  

Camping is permitted Friday through Monday, free of charge, and ground transport to local motels (reservations required) will be provided. On-site food services will be available throughout the event, provided by K.D. BBQ/Catering, and vendor booth spaces are available by advance reservation.  

For more information about Holleyfest, AR01, or other aviation activities at Holley Mountain Airpark, contact Bill Collom, 501-745-8700, or visit www.HolleyMountainAirpark.com online.