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Visitors to the Upper Cumberland Air Fair this weekend will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try a hot air balloon ride. Pilot Fred Poole is one of three pilots who can take riders up to 1,400 feet in the air above the Upper Cumberland in his 210,000 cubic feet balloon named “Joy.” Poole said the key to success this weekend ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has the first UC Air Fair, a two-day event in October. Aviation Event Consultant Greg Gibson said the design is to offer something beyond just aircraft. Gibson said there will be a unique take on the 5K, lit by hot air balloons and neon flights at night. “They do a formation flight through these lit ... Read More »