Plane Pull
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport hosts second airplane pull event
By Bruce Darnell • Have you ever pushed a car while it was in neutral? Even with a few people helping, it can be a hard task. Now imagine pulling 13 cars combined—about 52,000 pounds or 26 tons—as quickly as possible and you’ll have a good idea of what contestants had to overcome on April…
Read MoreIllinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, Special Olympics Illinois host second Southern Plane Pull at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Illinois are excited to welcome back the Second Annual Southern Plane Pull at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport on April 25. The high-energy fundraiser challenges teams of 10 people to go head-to-head with a 22‑ton GoJet aircraft in a tug-of-war–style competition. Teams…
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