By SHAWN WUNSCHEL Daily Freeman-Journal Correspondent
Storm Flying Service and the Webster City Airport hosted a Boy Scout Camporee recently with nearly 300 scouts attending.
"The goal of this conference is to expose the children to the world of aviation, and hopefully to instill an appreciation of the airport along the side of the road they might've passed without a second glance," said Scott Walters, Raccoon River Valley District Boy Scout Director. "We had an estimated 290 scouts here in attendance from 22 different troops. This by far is the largest turn out we've ever had," said Jim Martin, activities chairman.
Activities for the weekend included time in the flight simulator, rocketry, crop dusting, experimental aircraft, aviation in Iowa, an overview of aviation maintenance, remote control aircraft. The scouts were also treated to a show by a stunt pilot, and a Blackhawk helicopter flew in for a viewing. Other sessions included "Leave No Trace" camping techniques. Another session concerned conservation skills and how long it takes for materials to break down in the environment.
