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DuPage Airport (IATA: DPA, ICAO: KDPA, FAA LID: DPA) is a general aviation airport located 29 miles (47 km) west of downtown Chicago in West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois. It is owned and operated by the DuPage Airport Authority, which is an independent government body established by law by the State of Illinois. It also serves as a reliever airport for O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport, both in nearby Chicago.
DuPage Airport is located on what used to be sheep-grazing land, but in 1927, two Chicago entrepreneurs purchased the land and began barnstorming, using the field as a grass strip. In 1941, the U.S. Navy requisitioned DuPage Airport, built brick hangars, paved two runways in an “X” pattern and began training pilots for the war effort. The airport was officially activated in March 1943. Both the hangars and the original runway configuration still exist, though one runway is closed and is now taxiway C.
A year after the Navy began operations, Howard Aircraft Corporation opened a factory east of the airport across the road. The company built more than 500 trainer, transport and air ambulance aircraft for the military, and Howard employees were regularly seen pushing aircraft across the road to the little airport to test fly them.
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Landing at DuPage Airport. A nice day with low winds
Finally, once in my life, everything goes according to plan! I was able to get live intercom audio with two cameras to shoot as well during the flight. In this flight I was practicing landings at a near towered airport (DuPage), and with every time you practice landings, you'll never avoid traffic patterns. Hope you enjoy the video!
Take off, en-route and landing.
#throughglass Flying an instrument approach to Dupage in a Cirrus SR22T coming down through the clouds with some minor icing
1st solo cross country as I work on completing my Private Pilot License! Enjoy! The video is the first leg from KDPA to KVYS on a high ceiling, cloudy day with gusty winds. NOTE: This video cannot be considered as flight instruction. If you want to learn how to fly, please consult a certified flight instructor in your area.
Flew around KDPA with a takeoff and landing shown.
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Layover at Terminal 1 (ANA, Lufthansa, United, United Express) awaiting flight to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Narita Chiba Japan. Location: https://goo.gl/maps/aoCHm . Chicago O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO: KORD, FAA LID: ORD), also known as O'Hare Airport, O'Hare Field, Chicago International Airport, or simply O'Hare, is an international airport located on the Far Northwest Side of Chicago, Illinois, 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Loop. It is the primary airport serving the Chicago area, with Midway Airport, about 10 miles (16 km) closer to the Loop, serving as a secondary airport. O'Hare is the busiest airport in the world by number of takeoffs and landings—a title it reclaimed in 2014, beating out Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (which had ...
It's common to have one and sometimes two blimps moored at the Dupage Airport in the summer months. Was not able to catch it in flight, unfortunately.
A summer day flight from Chicago passing Illinois' Mississippi-drainage rivers, sections of the country's major east-west Interstate highway--Interstate 80--through Iowa to eastern Nebraska., and descent above California's Yosemite Valley to land on 28R at San Francisco International Airport. 15:10 Shortened takeoff run begins on 28R 16:25 Crossing Highway 83 at Wood Dale / Bensenville, Illinois 17:18 Junction of Interstate 290 & 335 at Addison, Illinois 17:55-17:59 Chicago Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, Illinois 18:17-18:21 Stratford Square Mall, Bloomingdale, Illinois 19:05-19:35 DuPage County Airport 19:45-20:30 Fox River [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_River_(Illinois_River_tributary)] from Aurora (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora,_Illinois) to St. Charles, Illinois (https...
Shop, dine and stay in Oak Brook, an upscale and trendy village in DuPage County, that's just a few miles west of Chicago, easily accessible by O'Hare and Midway airports, and convenient to all major highways. Get more information at http://www.discoverdupage.com/dupage_county_oakbrook_illinois.cfm.
Just off Route 66, Bolingbrook is a vibrant village in DuPage County, a few miles west of Chicago, easily accessible by O'Hare and Midway airports, and convenient to major highways. Shop, dine and stay in this "Place to Grow." Get more information at http://www.discoverdupage.com/dupage_county_bolingbrook_illinois.cfm.
Hi Guys! So finally, I know everyone has asked for this for a long time, but here is "how I fly (travel) with my personal make-up".. Click here to come hang out with me every day on my blog: http://www.kandeej.com This is how I have safely traveled with my makeup on planes all over the place. No more broken eyeshadow palettes. No more foundation explosions ruining everything. I'll show you my tips and tricks for traveling with your make-up! huge hugs, kandee FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/kandeethemakeupartist TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/kandeejohnson My personal BLOGGY: http://www.kandeeland.com My other youtube channel is kinda fun:http://www.youtube.com/thekandeejohnsonshow
Just a couple of months after getting my Private Pilot's license, and some Mountain Flying courses, Easter Sunday proved to be a great day to land in Angel Fire, NM (KAXX), the 4th highest airport in the U.S.. This landing and subsequent takeoff and climb out was done in a Remos GX light sport. Thanks to Michael Szczepanski at New Mexico Sport Aviation for the great training. http://www.boldmethod.com/blog/lists/2014/08/10-highest-airports-in-the-united-states/
The family friendly City of Elmhurst in DuPage County invites you to shop, dine and stay to experience its unique cultural offerings, museums, and stellar seasonal events. With a city center Metra commuter train station, Elmhurst is just a quick trip from Chicago, easily accessible from O'Hare and Midway airports, and convenient to all major highways. Get more information at http://www.discoverdupage.com/dupage_county_elmhurst_illinois.cfm.
I've been a fan of Tom Bihn packs for many years and when they sent me The Hero's Journey I quickly realized it is a culmination of many of the incredible things they've created over the years. When Christine or I travel, our go-to bag is almost always the Aeronaut. Add to that a light, removable, internal frame sheet with an aluminum stay, a removable top that converts into a shoulder bag or backpack, and gear it more towards backpacking or traveling Europe and you have a new bag called the Hero's Journey. Tom Bihn Hero's Journey To kick off testing we loaded the car and head out on a hike to the Opus Hut. [tg_youtube width="" height="" video_id="6xaszKW1D6w"] The Hero's Journey is nothing if not versatile. During this trip we wore it all zipped up, without the Daypack, with the Dayp...
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All the others got me misunderstood
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I need you to feel it too
All the others got me misunderstood
Come with me, I'll make you feel so good