The Antonov An-225 attracted a small cadre of “in the know” planespotters to a local park under the approach path of Oakland International Airport.
Free Truckee Tahoe Air Show celebrates 30th anniversary
Hayman Tam attends the 30th annual Truckee Tahoe Air Show and Family Festival, a free airshow full of friendly airshow fans.
Kid’s Air Faire ignites the aviation spark
Hiller Aviation Museum’s Kid’s Air Faire is designed to inspire the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals.
The Biggest Little Air Show at San Carlos
Model airplane demonstration shows seem to be gaining in popularity. The Hiller Aviation Museum knows all about that as it put on its annual Biggest Little Air Show at San Carlos Airport (KSQL) in California on June 2, 2018, in conjunction with the museum’s 20th anniversary. The show followed a familiar full-scale airshow script, complete […]
LA County Airshow honors the Skunk Works
The fifth annual Los Angeles County Airshow marked my season opener this year, taking place March 24-25 in the high desert locale of Lancaster, California, where I was joined by tens of thousands of airshow fans at General William J. Fox Airfield, commonly known as Fox Field. This region is intimately linked to aviation history […]
Aviation photography tips from a pro
Millions of photographs will be taken during this year’s airshow season, with many shared online. Want to make sure your photos stand out from the crowd? How about a few pointers from a professional photographer who specializes in aviation? Hayman Tam is a long-time contributor to General Aviation News, who was gracious enough to offer […]
A visit to Alaska
A 2017 journey to the 49th state took me to Fairbanks and Anchorage. Having been to Anchorage years ago, I knew I would be re-visiting the Alaskan Aviation Museum, but it turned out that many other aircraft photo opportunities presented themselves during the trip. Spending time along the shore of Lake Hood was definitely a pleasure […]
Celebrating the Living Legends of Aviation
Early January marks two things for me: Putting away the Christmas tree and preparing for one of my favorite photography events — the Living Legends of Aviation Awards. This is a black-tie gala in which the Legends of Aviation honor those who have made significant contributions to aviation. Held every January, many consider this the […]
Classics on display at Livermore Airport
For my last airshow of the season, I ventured east of the San Francisco Bay over to the 21st annual Livermore Airport Open House and Air Show. This was my first time to this event and I was not disappointed. It had all the hallmarks of a local show: Free admission, friendly people, a laid-back […]