Good times throughout the year
From the annual Northland Mardi Gras each third weekend in July to exciting fishing tournaments, live music, the popular county fair, and dozens of community celebrations, Rusk County knows how to have a good time. Browse our event calendar to discover all the fun and festivities happening throughout the year.
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Young Eagles at the Rusk County Airport
June 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The pilots who participate in the Young Eagles program are local members of EAA who are volunteering their time and aircraft to make your flight possible. Each Young Eagles pilot is certificated with the Federal Aviation Administration or Transport Canada. Flights are conducted according to federal regulations and no aerobatic maneuvers will be performed.
First of all, your pilot will explain what you will see and do. This may include explaining how airplanes work, looking at an aeronautical chart (or map), and describing the interior of the airplane, including the instrument panel. Then comes the fun part: you get to go flying!
Safety is always top priority when it comes to aviation. Listen and follow instructions given by your pilot, stay away from the propellers, and stay with your pilot or ground crew at all times.
You will spend about 15 to 20 minutes in the air and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern. You will experience the awesome feeling of flight that many people only dream about. Many people remember this experience for the rest of their lives. You will, too!
