The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), highlighting arrival and departure procedures for the more than 10,000 aircraft expected at Experimental Aircraft Association’s 59th annual fly-in convention, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 22-Aug. 1, outlines […]
Free admission for military at Fantasy of Flight
In celebration of National Military Appreciation Month, Fantasy of Flight’s collection fo aircraft in Polk City, Fla., will offer complimentary admission to all active-duty, retired and reserve members of the U.S. armed forces throughout the month of May. Guests must present a current military ID to qualify for the free general admission ticket. This special […]
Lyon Air Museum hosts Wings of Freedom Tour
The Collings Foundation’s “Wings Of Freedom 2011 Tour,” offering the general public aircraft tours along with flights on famous World War II-era heavy bombers and “stick time” in a P-51 Mustang long-range fighter plane, will visit Lyon Air Museum (LAM) in Orange County, Calif., Friday, May 6, through Mon., May 9. The museum is located […]
Virtual 51 reunion planned
2011-2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Stallion 51 Corp. In honor of the silver anniversary, Stallion 51 is planning a “virtual” Class of 51 Reunion. The Kissimmee, Fla.-based company is asking the thousands of people who have flown the Mustang over the years to collect their photos and stories to share with Stallion 51. There […]
Princeton Airport celebrates centennial
In an era when GA airports are continually under attack, New Jersey’s Princeton Airport (39N) is celebrating something spectacular this month: Its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1911 with a few flights by early aviators, the airport is now an anchor for the surrounding community, according to officials. The airport, which offers everything from maintenance to […]
Retired Lockheed chief to get Wings Club award
The Wings Club in New York will honor NormanAugustine, first president and now retired chairman and CEO of the Lockheed Martin Corp., with the 2011 Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club will present the award on Friday, October 21, at its 69th Annual Dinner-Dance to be held […]
World War II bomber and fighter rides at Museum of Flight this weekend
Flying season begins at The Museum of Flight in Seattle with rides in the Liberty Foundation’s Boeing B-17 bomber and Curtiss P-40 fighter on April 30 and May 1. Both aircraft are part of the Liberty Foundation’s “Salute to the Veterans Tour.” Bomber rides are in Liberty Belle, a restored World War II B-17 bomber, […]
Bun Air joins Avfuel network
Bun Air Corp., a full-service FBO and aircraft management company at Pennsylvania’s Bedford County Airport (HMZ), has joined the Avfuel network. “Bun Air Corp. evaluated numerous fuel distributors. Avfuel had the best combination of price, product and service,” said Bun Air President Jim DeLong. “The people I dealt with at Avfuel were always courteous and […]
1940’s ball slated at Boulder Airport
A 1940’s USO style show will be part of a World War II-era ball at the Boulder Airport in Colorado. Enjoy a night of dancing with World War II planes/flybys, military vehicles, re-enactors and The Hot Tomatoes, a 1940’s big band under the nose of a World War II bomber. Enter the “Authentic Attire” costume […]