Jan. 24, 2018, was opening day of this year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. Organizers sent out these photos of some of the activities of the day. The show continues through Saturday, Jan. 27. Expect to see more photos and coverage of the show in future posts on GeneralAviationNews.com, as well as Dan […]
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Reno performers revealed
RENO, Nevada – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has released the initial list of performers for the 2018 National Championship Air Races, scheduled Sept. 12-16, 2018, at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Patriots Jet Team will headline this year’s performers. The Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco from John Klatt Air Shows will perform aerobatics, along with […]
Flying Musicians to jam at Sebring Expo
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA), a nonprofit organization for pilots who are musicians, will once again perform at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo from Jan. 24-27, 2018. A passionate group of aviators/musicians will be on hand to inspire, educate, entertain, and encourage others to grow through aviation and music. Attendees can hear free performances by […]
Bad weather doesn’t dampen Mooney Lunch Group visit to KLEE
Mooney pilots gathered for the fourth consecutive year at the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hangar at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida on Jan. 13, 2018. The EAA chapter hosted the Mooney Lunch Group in its hangar on a rather cloudy and cool day for Floridians, which limited the number of Mooney airplanes […]
Batcopter to fly at Sebring Expo
Relive the 1960s at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, with a ride on the original N3079G Batcopter from the Batman TV series. In 1996, pilot Eugene Nock bought the famous helicopter, which was used in the 1966 “Batman” movie and several TV shows. “What we have is an icon in the aviation world […]
Air show announcer dubbed honorary Golden Knight
Renowned air show announcer Danny Clisham has been selected as an Honorary Golden Knight by the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the Golden Knights Alumni Association. The honor was presented during a ceremony at the 2017 Golden Knights Reunion in Fayetteville, N.C., on Dec. 16, 2017. “Danny is a treasured friend and supporter […]
Rare British aircraft among classic jets coming to Oshkosh 18
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the oldest jet aircraft in existence will be flying over the flightline at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 as the world’s largest fly-in brings together a rarely-seen gathering of these early jets. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29, 2018, at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Ford Tri-Motor flights at Sebring Sport Aviation Expo
SEBRING, Florida — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ford Tri-Motor will be a featured attraction at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 24-27, 2018, at Sebring Regional Airport. EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 has been chosen to host one of the stops on this year’s EAA Ford Tri-Motor tour. Viewing the aircraft is free. Rides […]
Video: Flying a MiG-17 at Oshkosh
Ever wonder what it would be like to fly a MiG-17? How about flying one at Oshkosh? In this recently posted video, you get to join pilot Jeff Kaney in the cockpit of his MiG-17 Fresco as he performs low-level fly-bys during the daily airshows at the 2017 EAA AirVenture.