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Chief Flight Instructor Sets Aviation Record

Rich flew over the Quabbin Reservoir early in the day.

Jun 1, 2009 --- Northampton Airport's chief flight instructor Rich MacIsaac set an aviation record by landing at all 39 public use airport in Massachusetts in a single day. The flight was part of a fundraising effort for the Northampton Survival Center.

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The light sport glints in the morning sun.

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Rich fuels up the light sport at the Northampton Airport around 7 am.

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Rich and Bob pose for photos before setting off in the morning.

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Bob waves as they depart Northampton Airport.

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Landing at Orange Municipal in Orange.

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Flying just north of the Quabbin Reservoir.

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En route to Gardner Airport.

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Landing at Gardner.

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Landing at Fitchburg.

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Departing Fitchburg.

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Landing at Plum Island.

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Checking on the fuel consumption.

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Landing at Provincetown.

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Rich talks to members of the press after landing back at Northampton.

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Rich is interviewed by Channel 40 and photographed by the Republican after setti

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Rich gets some food after spending all day in the plane.

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Bob chats with Larry Parnass of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

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