Two injured in plane crash at New Garden field
NEW GARDEN — Two people were hurt when the vintage aircraft they were taking off in suddenly lost power, as they tried to return to the field and clipped a hanger in the process.
The two individuals — aged 68 and 70 — were said to have suffered non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment. Their names were not released as authorities sought to contact...
What To Do: Soar at the New Garden Festival of Flight
Also, Stars, Butterflies and more fill the later summer skies
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Greg Koontz Flying Farmer/Truck Top landing stunt is just one of many featured activities and thrills this weekend at the New Garden Flying Field’s Festival of Flight.
One of Chester County’s oldest and best traditional County events is the annual air show at the New Garden Flying...
Chesco Balloon Festival is back: June 19 – 21
New venue, more balloons & expanded schedule
Just a sampling of some of the types of balloons visitors can expect to see.
NEW GARDEN – The ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is a must attend event providing family fun for all ages. This year’s Festival will take place at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2015).
The airport...
Plans on hold for a new hangar at New Garden Airport
Final work to compete Lyceum House work approved
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the New Garden Board of Supervisors learned Monday that a proposed deal to build a new hanger at New Garden Flying Field collapsed, leaving the board to look into new options for building the facility.
NEW GARDEN – At Monday night’s public meeting, Jon Martin, New Garden Airport manager, was expected...
Art studio/gallery plan discussed in New Garden
Site could house artists, gallery near airport site
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
NEW GARDEN — The Board of Supervisors gave support Monday to a concept plan for an artists’ facility — and potentially a beer garden — near the airport, but it was unclear whether current zoning would allow for the use.
A proposal by Thomas Von Koch, a glass artist and owner of WGK Glass Art,...
Airport presentation elicits some high-flying praise
Summer camp, air show added more than $27,000 to New Garden coffers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A presentation by Jonathan Martin, manager of New Garden Flying Field, elicited applause from the audience at Monday night’s New Garden Township supervisors’ meeting.
At this past week’s New Garden Township supervisors’ meeting – which was firmly grounded...
New Garden Flying Field Open House, June 1
NEW GARDEN — The New Garden Flying Field will hold an open house, Saturday June 1, featuring food, fun, live music, and of course, airplanes. The event is free and open to the general public.
The general aviation airport, owned and operated by the township, will show off its facilities during a fun-filled event, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date is June 2.
