{"id":1052,"date":"2016-03-26T11:32:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-26T15:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/?page_id=1052"},"modified":"2026-06-02T20:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T00:41:06","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-1164_1\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-fade  soliloquy-theme-base\" style=\"max-width:960px;max-height:300px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-1164_1\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-1165\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/6Cessna-Caravan-208-NEW-960x300_c.jpg\" alt=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-1166\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/7cockpit-960x300_c.jpg\" alt=\"7cockpit\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-1167\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/10props-960x300_c.jpg\" alt=\"10props\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-4 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-1260\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-4\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Red-Nose-p-51-960x300_c.jpg\" alt=\"Red-Nose-p-51\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-5 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-1139\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-5\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/cropped-MAA-logo-960x300_c.png\" alt=\"cropped-MAA-logo.png\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-6 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-119\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/WARBIRDS-004-960x300_c.jpg\" alt=\"WARBIRDS 004\" \/><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-7 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"soliloquy-image-105\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-7\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/1741-960x300_c.jpg\" alt=\"Stan Cub\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><style type=\"text\/css\">#soliloquy-container-1164_1{opacity:1}<\/style><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>YOUR MAINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION IS&#8230;the Maine Aeronautics Association (MAA). The Maine pilots association is <\/em><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting aviation here in the state and beyond. We represent Maine pilots and support other aviation organizations and businesses within our community. We help preserve aviation by educating the next generation and highlighting the economic value of aviation. We protect the freedom of flight by partnering with local and national associations from the ground up. And, we promote aviation by sponsoring and organizing safety seminars and fly-ins with a supportive cast of characters that <\/em><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>make up the world of aviation. Become a member today&#8230;<br \/><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>UPCOMING MAA Aviation Events 2026<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JUNE-2026-Calendar-of-Aviation-Events.docx\">JUNE 2026 Calendar of Aviation Events<\/a><\/h3>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: left;\">MAY 9<br \/>Coffee &amp; Donuts Fly-IN<br \/>Owls Head Transportation Museum<br \/>Workshop-Restoration Hangar\u00a0<br \/>9-11AM<br \/>Parking on the museum side of airport (runway 21-03) for this event only\u00a0<\/h6>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">May 16<br \/>25th Annual&#8230;<br \/>Maine Seaplane Safety Seminar<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">9AM-12:30PM<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Pittsfield Municipal Airport (2B7)<br \/><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:swilliams@mecoseal.com\">swilliams@mecoseal.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Seaplane-Sem-MAA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2980\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Seaplane-Sem-MAA-226x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"226\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Seaplane-Sem-MAA-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Seaplane-Sem-MAA.jpg 542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Events are subject to change. Members will receive additions\/updates and\/or cancellations in their inbox. As a member you are emailed a weekly reminder of upcoming events under the &#8220;This Weekend&#8221; title. This is the best way to stay updated and informed about not only the calendar of events but also many other important and pertinent information for a safe, fun and viable flying season. Thank you for your support. Go to the membership page and become a member&#8211;your support helps us do what we do!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Photos: Lincoln Airport and Seaplane Base Campground<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><em><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/?attachment_id=2692\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2692\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2692 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/?attachment_id=2691\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2691\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2691\" src=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lincoln-Campgrd-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/h5>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YOUR MAINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION IS&#8230;the Maine Aeronautics Association (MAA). The Maine pilots association is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting aviation here in the state and beyond. We represent Maine pilots and support other aviation organizations and businesses within our community. We help preserve aviation by educating the next generation and highlighting the economic value &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Welcome!<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1052","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1052"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2993,"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1052\/revisions\/2993"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maineaeronautics.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}