Drawing up to 1 million people every year, Fleet Week is the largest annual spectator event in San Francisco and one of the largest Fleet Weeks in the nation.
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Weather doesn’t dampen the Salinas Airshow
This year the international aspect of the show was absent the usual strong showing from our Canadian neighbors. Weather was certainly a toss up as the Saturday flight schedule coped with an aggressive marine layer that ultimately scrubbed the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, while Sunday brought clear skies.
Celebrating the First World Flight 100 years later
The First World Flight Centennial Celebration honored the Army aviators who completed the first circumnavigation of the globe by air.
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?
First – and last — Reno Air Show draws crowds
Mix the headliners — the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds — with beautiful weather and the result was “big crowds” for the air show, according to officials.
Red Light, Green Light
What does a pilot with only a handheld radio do if this portable radio fails and there is a need to land at a Class D airport? The simple answer is use the still legal, although antiquated, light gun system.
Thunderbolts & Lightning: A Warbird rhapsody
The 2024 Central Coast AirFest had something for everyone: Civilian performers, warbirds, modern jets, vintage jets, and even more warbirds. No less than 26 warbirds took to the air during the day.
Flightstar president honored with Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the highest honor the FAA gives to pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, skill, and aviation expertise by maintaining safe operations for 50 or more years.
The bottom line on airport finances
Some pilots share a misconception of airport finances. Comments run along the lines of “Why should I be charged for that? The government funds airports, doesn’t it?” Well, yes and no.