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In 1990 the short private grass runway at Footlight Ranch underwent a
facelift; lengthened and broadened, flattened and smoothed. With the addition
of lights, Shreveport North was born.
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In the years since, Shreveport North has entertained pilots and their
families hailing from every state on the eastern seaboard and from as far away
as Texas.
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Summer flying events bring aviators of all types, from all walks of life
who share their passion for flying while enjoying the hospitality and recreational
facilities of The Florida Keys at Footlight Ranch.
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Each year new faces join the old-timers to compete in skill flying and to
tell tall tales during the Father's Day Ultralight Fly-in.
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Conventional aircraft highlight the mid-summer Independence Day
Tail-draggers fly-in and usually provide breathtaking glimpses of antique
restorations to thrill visitors of all ages.
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Several years ago we welcomed the
Penn Coachmen organization for what became an annual rally over the 4th of July
holiday. In their own way, the gathering of gorgeous motor homes is as impressive
as the airplanes.
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The Labor Day Week-end Fly-in is the season finale and hosts all sorts
of flying machines. Open to all aviators, it brings a fitting close to the summer;
the "Last Chance" to enjoy the fun and entertainment of Shreveport North at
Footlight Ranch.
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But that's not all. Shreveport North is also a "planned" Aviation
Community, offering the opportunity to live with your airplane in your front
yard. Today, visitors will see the first home - that of Shreveport North's hosts,
John and Olga Shreve - with John's vintage Cessna 195 parked "out front". A
dream-come-true for pilots - an idea who's time has come.
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