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A Veritable Roll Call of Aviation Rarity

By Sparky Barnes · September 30, 2026 · 1 Comment

Step back in time at the 2026 Grassroots Fly-In, where rare vintage aircraft take to the Wisconsin skies and pilots are enthusiastic to talk about the rare aircraft they own and fly.

Flight, Power, and Community Pride

By Sparky Barnes · September 28, 2026 · 1 Comment

The 35th annual Marion Fly/In Cruise/In brought together aviation enthusiasts and the local community for a showcase of vintage aircraft, classic cars, and warbirds. With the theme of “35 Years of Flight, Power, and Community Pride!” the event showcased an astounding variety of aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, tractors, and other vehicles.

Celebrating the Enduring Grassroots Legacy of Isle Airport

By Sparky Barnes · September 23, 2026 · 1 Comment

Nestled on the shores of Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota’s historic Isle Airport has survived decades of closure threats thanks to a dedicated community. Discover how passionate aviators saved this nostalgic grass airfield and celebrate its grassroots aviation legacy at their annual summer fly-in.

First Ditch: A Pleasing Plethora of Planes and People

By Sparky Barnes · June 24, 2026 · 1 Comment

A record-breaking number of airplanes flew in to Le Sueur Municipal Airport in Minnesota for Marginal Aviation’s 2026 First Ditch Fly-In.

Finding Young Pilots to Fly Old Airplanes

By Sparky Barnes · June 8, 2026 · 3 Comments

At the 2026 Bradford Field Spring Fly-In, a remarkable collection of rare and vintage aircraft took to the skies. The Bradford’s mission is to invite a new generation of young, passionate pilots to take the controls of these classic airplanes.

Celebrating the Swift’s 80th Anniversary in the Lone Star State

By Sparky Barnes · June 5, 2026 · 2 Comments

Aviation enthusiasts gathered in Granbury, Texas, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Globe Swift.

Beech Party celebrates American Aviation History

By Sparky Barnes · November 6, 2025 · 2 Comments

A highlight of Beech Party 2025 was the opening of the American Aviation History exhibit at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.

Tales from the 2025 Swift National Fly-In

By Sparky Barnes · October 24, 2025 · 3 Comments

Gorgeous blue skies, puffy white clouds, and comfortable temperatures were the backdrop for the Swift National Fly-In, held Oct. 1-5, 2025, at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee. There was a good turnout, with at least 24 Swifts flying in.

34th annual Fly/In Cruise/In sets records

By Sparky Barnes · October 8, 2025 ·

The 34th annual Fly/In Cruise/In, held Aug. 30, 2025, at Marion Municipal Airport-McKinney Field (KMZZ) in Marion, Indiana, attracted hundreds of people, who took the opportunity to stroll along the hangar rows and fields to behold a diverse array of vehicles.

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