Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m., Eastsound Fire Hall
— from Pegi Groundwater —
Rod Magner is an artist. His chosen medium is pretty unique. He uses wind, clouds, the San Juan islands, and his plane, a rare 1929 Curtiss-Wright Travelair bi-plane, to make magic.
The many happy customers who have flown with Rod since he bought his plane in 1991 will attest that he is an artist and the trips are magical. These awe inspiring flights have been the backdrop for at least 15 marriage proposals (not by Rod).
If you have never flown with Rod, you can taste the magic with this YouTube video:
This presentation is part of the Orcas Island Historical Society’s ongoing Historical Matinees linked to their featured exhibit, Wings Over Orcas Island – An Aviation Experience, at the Pioneer Museum in Eastsound.
Rod will share some of the magic and tell us what it is like to fly a bi-plane over the San Juan this Sunday, June 12th, at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall.
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