The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Monday, March 25, 1996                 TAG: 9603250051
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B1   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   24 lines

SPRING TAKES OFF ... FINALLY FLIGHTFAIR

ILLUSTRATION: Color photo by Bill Tiernan\The Virginian-Pilot

A Coast Guard helicopter takes off from Mount Trashmore in Virginia

Beach during Sunday's Flight Fair '96. The four-hour event, held by

the city's Parks and Recreation Department, featured kite-flying and

hang-gliding activities, as well as a closeup look at the

helicopter. At left, Chris Hanes watches the festivities with his

sons, 4-year-old Cody, on his back, and 6-year-old Joseph. The sunny

afternoon felt like spring, with the region's highs climbing into

the upper 50s. If you missed the outdoors Sunday, try again today:

Highs will be in the 70s.

by CNB