Bill's Aviation Log

The airfield opened in 1928 on 60 acres of farmland purchased by the Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company. It was purchased by the City of Hagerstown in 1933. In 1934, after purchase by Fairchild, Kreider-Reisner was renamed the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation. In the following years, an aircraft manufacturing facility was built on the Hagerstown municipal airport site. In the 1940s, the Fairchild Aircraft factory at Hagerstown produced PT-19 trainers and C-82 Packet transport aircraft for the war. After World War II, Fairchild would go on to produce C-119 and C-123 military transports and license-produce Fokker F27 airliners at Hagerstown. From 1973 to 1984, final assembly and checkout of the A-10 Thunderbolt II was performed at Hagerstown. Following A-10 production, Fairchild shut down the Hagerstown plant. In 57 years of operation, the Fairchild factory had built over 10,000 aircraft. -- Wikipedia

March 30, 2019 - Lunch at Hagerstown
Mugsy and I were looking for a place to fly to today. I knew there was an on-field restaurant at Hagerstown but had never been, so we decided to check it out. Actually, there are two restaurants at Hagerstown Airport. But one was closed today (Sunday). Mugsy flew over to W48.

The Aircoupe at W48 that sits outside.

We flew over to Hagerstown, which is a towered-airport. We did a two-ship formation break over the airport. The Tower controllers have to approve, but they don't mind. Probably like it; something different. Soon we were parked out in front of the FBO where the restaurant also is.

Hagerstown is a good-sized airport, with two runways: one 7,000 feet and one 3,165 feet. The airfield opened in 1928 on 60 acres of farmland purchased by the Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Company. It was purchased by the City of Hagerstown in 1933. In 1934, after purchase by Fairchild, Kreider-Reisner was renamed the Fairchild Aircraft Corporation. In the following years, an aircraft manufacturing facility was built on the Hagerstown municipal airport site. In the 1940s, the Fairchild Aircraft factory at Hagerstown produced PT-19 trainers and C-82 Packet transport aircraft for the war. After World War II, Fairchild would go on to produce C-119 and C-123 military transports and license-produce Fokker F27 airliners at Hagerstown. From 1973 to 1984, final assembly and checkout of the A-10 Thunderbolt II was performed at Hagerstown. Following A-10 production, Fairchild shut down the Hagerstown plant. In 57 years of operation, the Fairchild factory had built over 10,000 aircraft. -- Wikipedia

I landed here once before. There is an aviation museum on the field, featuring Fairchild produced aircraft -- but it is only during special Open Airplane Afternoon events.

We entered the very nice FBO facility and "The Grille at Runways" was there on the left. It is popular as we actually had to wait a few minutes. But it was very good. We had a nice breakfast/lunch.

They even have a little pilot's shop here.

Back in the air, with Mugsy in the lead. We headed south for a little fun fly along the Potomac River.

Yanking and banking over the Potomac River.

Flying in winter -- not too scenic. Everything olive drag and tan, with overcast skies.

Heading west.



Turning back east towards home.



Passing over a Motocross raceway.



Visibility was phenominal today; I don't think I've ever seen it better.


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March 30, 2019 - Lunch at Hagerstown