Despite a government shutdown grounding military performers, Wings Over Houston organizers pivoted to deliver a Texas first — a flight demonstration by a United Airlines Boeing 777-200, plus the appearance of the world’s only two airworthy B-29s flying together.
Smithville Fly-In levels up for 2025
The 19th annual Smithville Fly-In, held May 10, 2025, at Smithville-Crawford Municipal Airport (84R) in Texas was taken to a whole new level.
Larry Elliott’s Flying Zebra
It’s not often you see a zebra in Texas. It’s even more rare to see one flying — unless you live near Cleveland, Texas.
Ranger Airfield: Home of the Old School Fly-In
What has led the annual Ranger Fly-In to be one of the most anticipated events of the season for both pilots and aviation enthusiasts?
A true vintage gem
Oklahoma pilot Danny Petersen loves “old school airplanes,” like his Fairchild 24W-9.
Hiperbipe nut
Texas pilot David Godwin confesses he’s a “Hiperbipe nut.” He’s owned three so far and enjoyed every minute.
Roaring in the sky
Texas pilot Chris Maurer and his Thorp T-18 painted like a tiger attract a lot of attention wherever they go.
Starduster Too captures attention wherever it flies
“You know when you taxi this aircraft down to the runway, all eyes are on you.”
Rockin’ on the Runway
Talk about a win-win: Rockin’ on the Runway combines the fun and excitement of an air show with a very good cause: Raising raise funds for children and young adults with developmental disabilities who live at St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Boyce, Louisiana.