A standing room only crowd at a Warbirds in Review session during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 was transfixed as Joe Peterburs shared a thrilling encounter between his P-51 and a German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter during World War II. Joining him during the session were officials with the Military Aviation Museum, who brought the museum’s replica Me 262 jet to Oshkosh.
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Flying a family heirloom
William Presler is mighty proud of the P-38 Lightning his uncle, Jim O’Hara, built over the span of about a quarter century, noting It’s sometimes called the TTP-38, for two-thirds size.
Unobtanium: My ride in the Goodyear blimp
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you can’t pay for it. You have to be invited to ride on the Goodyear blimp.
When the magic of Oshkosh follows you home
The high of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 continues as a couple make new memories — and friends — on their way home.
An appetite for flying
When a pilot clicks on a restaurant in the app, they get a wealth of information, from addresses and phone numbers to hours of operation and descriptions of décor, ambience, and other amenities. The app also features links to restaurant websites and menus.
Cars race planes at GA airport
A July 12, 2025, event at Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) in Arkansas pitted high-performance airplanes against high-performance cars.
Using the power of the sun to fuel Young Eagles flights
Experimental Aviation Association Chapter 406 at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT), in Washington, rolled out its electric-powered Xenos motor-glider for public debut July 11, 2025.
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.
World War II aircraft murals spruce up S39
At Prineville Airport in Oregon, the hangar doors are no longer boring as they showcase the aircraft of World War II.