RiseAero LLC holds “Wings Over Hartsville”

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, RiseAero LLC held their 2nd Annual “Wings over Hartsville” Air Competition. There was a Spot Landing contest, Flour Drop Contest, Corn Hole games and Food Vendors for the crowd. There was also an RC Aircraft Demo by Gooney Birds R/C. RiseAero’s head, Mark DeFields coordinated and managed the event, with 16 pilots showing their skill and competing against each other. There were over 175 in attendance with 15 aircrafts from all across the Pee Dee. Flour Bomb Competition Winners were: 1st place- Jason Shideler, 2nd place- Caleb Pozsik, 3rd place- Sean Anderson.
Spot Landing Competition: 1st place- Barry Burchell, 2nd place-Carson Andrews, 3rd place- Heather Tadlock/Bennett Black. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW

There were also helicopter rides available at the “Wings Over Hartsville” Air Chow/Competition at the Hartsville Regional Airport. PHOTOS BY STEPHAN DREW

Pilot Carson Andrews takes off.

Carson Andrews performs a great landing.