Highlight on our Sponsors-Big Mike Harrah 

   Desert Skies Executive Air Terminal

 Skylane Elite Level Sponsors

We so appreciate our sponsors and without them we would not be able to participate in the Air Race Classic. We want to thank our sponsors and would like you to visit their websites, get to know them better, and thank them too.

 



 

The Quintessential Self Made Man: Big Mike Harrah

Mike Harrah certainly stands out—and not just because of he's 6'6 and weighs 275 lbs. While Mike Harrah's appearance may not conjure up expectations of a CEO and real estate developer, he's responsible for the construction of some of Orange County's most stunning structures and the preservation of some of her greatest architectural gems. His development of Lake Havasu City continues to draw tourists from around the world and the preservation of the Performing Arts and Events Center in Santa Ana, California cemented Harrah's role as a developer committed to the restoring the grandeur of Orange County's capital city. Thirty five years after launching his career with nothing but competitive zeal and a carpenter’s tool kit, Michael Harrah is the sole owner of Caribou Industries, a major development corporation which has built and managed restaurants, high-rise offices, hotels, golf courses, shopping malls, convention centers and other properties across the western United States. Harrah’s interest in aviation began in 1976 when he saw a simple, “Learn to Fly--$25” ad, took an introductory flight and was hooked. He worked his way up from a Cessna 310 to a 421B, buying and flying a number of planes along the way, all in the course of a couple months. He now owns a Gulfstream IV and five helicopters, including a Cobra combat helicopter he’s flown in a number of blockbuster Hollywood films.  And Mike Harrah is a wonderful supporter of our Rio Colorado 99s chapter and our Three of a Kind Racing team. His facility, Desert Skies Executive Air Terminal, is home for our annual Rio Colorado 99s Poker run.   So much good stuff to say about Desert Skies - they are the oldest and most experienced operator in Lake Havasu with over 20+ years in the FBO business. Aviation is their only business, let them serve you today! Stop by and grab a free hot cup of coffee or a cold bottle of water and relax between flights. Bargain fuel prices and top notch service from John, Andy, Jeff, Ryan and Bob, along with Melissa and Yvonne. When you come to Lake Havasu, be sure to follow the red golf carts for great service and outstanding fuel prices!