Midwest Aviation Expo Expands Beyond Just Light Sport Aircraft

By Carmelo Turdo

The Sixteenth Annual Midwest LSA Expo, now known as the Midwest Aviation Expo, was held September 5-7 at Mount Vernon, IL Outland Airport. A variety of light sport aircraft brands were on exhibit, including the Bristell 912 and the Tomark Aero Viper provided by our sponsor, Piston Aviation.  Another special attraction included The New Spirit of St. Louis, a Columbia 300 that was flown by Erik Lindbergh across the Atlantic Ocean on the 75th anniversary of his grandfather's flight in 1927, sponsored by AeroCareers.

Mount Vernon Outland Airport is a great venue for the Midwest Aviation Expo, offering a central location, plenty of apron space for exhibitors and fly-ins, a great restaurant and a friendly corps of volunteers who make everyone feel welcome. The Aero Experience coverage begins with the arrival of the Piston Aviation aircraft on Wednesday evening and this survey of the activity on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.