ANN sent two of our best folks to Arlington this year, to enjoy and document the sites, sounds, stories and personalities of Arlington 2009. ANN E-Media Producer Paul Plack and Videographer Nathan Cremisino wore out a lot of shoe leather but came wit big grins on their faces and a sincere appreciation for a Fly-In that "is run awfully well."

That opinion appears to have been shared by many... in light of this year's report in which Arlington, the third-largest fly-in in the country, saw a 14 percent boost in attendance over last year, according to the organizers.