Sky’s the limit during aviation event

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The General Aviation Council of Hawaii presents Hilo Aviation Day and Fly-in on Saturday at Hilo International Airport’s Civil Air Patrol hangar.

The General Aviation Council of Hawaii presents Hilo Aviation Day and Fly-in on Saturday at Hilo International Airport’s Civil Air Patrol hangar.

The event is free to public.

Aircraft arrivals are scheduled from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch for members and participants is at 11 a.m.

A spot landing contest is from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. followed by an awards ceremony at 2 p.m.

The GACH, Experimental Aviation Association, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Hawaii Community College will have representatives at information tables.

Planes built by members and manufacturers will be on display and Hilo Auto Club members will show their pride and joys.