17-05-2022
CCC 205: Spreading the Love for Aviation to the Next Generation with Shae Mortimer and Mitch Williams
Aviation is cool and expansive but how do we connect it with the next generation. Mitch Williams has devoted his life to teaching people to fly. He along with the City of Chickasha has created an event that takes the love of aviation and mixes it with automobiles. The product is a fantastic event that draws people all over Oklahoma.The annual Wings & Wheels Airshow & Car Show returns to the Chickasha Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 4. This year, the event will feature again feature Curt and Paul Richmondβs Pipes vs. Props show, along with performances by Kate Kyer, Stephen Covington, and Justin Lewis. The event is produced by David Schultz Airshows. Guests will have the opportunity to take photos with airplanes, check out classic cars, and enjoy food from local food trucks.For young aviation enthusiasts, local EAA volunteers will offer free Young Eagles flights for children ages 8-17. Registration for these free flights will begin at 8 a.m. and space is limited.Car show registration will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m., and there is no entry fee. Awards will be given for Best Car, Best Truck, Best Streetrod, Best Paint, and Best in Show, and will be presented at 11:30 a.m.The airshow portion of the event will begin at 12 p.m.Wings & Wheels attendees are encouraged to bring sunscreen and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Water will be available. No weapons, alcohol, or coolers are allowed to be brought to the event.Event sponsors are still being accepted, and volunteers are needed! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to submit a sponsorship form, visit chickasha.org/sponsorship. If you have questions about sponsorship or volunteering, contact Shae at (405) 222-6021 or shae.mortimer@chickasha.org.The Chickasha Municipal Airport, located at 2344 Beechcraft Road, is approximately 2 miles north of Chickasha off Highway 81. Last year, nearly 4,000 people enjoyed a day of free, family-friendly fun at this event. For more information, please visit chickasha.org/airshow.Follow their event on Facebook!The Chamber Chatter is a podcast produced by the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce. We sit down and talk with a chamber member every month to hear about their business and expertise. New episodes will be released every third Tuesday of the month.Membership DirectoryThank you to our sponsors Hilliary Communications and First National Bank and Trust of Chickasha.Follow the Chamber!FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTok