The Wichita Aero Club

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As the most diverse of the world's five major aviation clusters, Wichita provides approximately 20 percent of all manufacturing employment in Kansas. To help preserve its place as "The Air Capital of the World," the new Wichita Aero Club was formed in 2008. In less than three years the Aero Club has established a tradition of promoting interest in aviation, providing a forum that spotlights industry issues and achievements, and enhancing professional development through the building of relationships.

On Sunday, I was pleased to attend a reception following the second annual Wichita Aero Club Golf Classic. The event, which raised more than $2,200 to benefit the club's Aviation Education Initiative, was a great opportunity to get better acquainted with our state's aviation leaders and discuss issues of importance to the industry. Thank you to executive director Dave Franson for inviting me to participate.

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