EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Ford Motor Company is again supporting the Experimental Aircraft Association’s youth aviation programs by auctioning a one-of-a-kind vehicle — a specially built “F-22 Raptor” F-150 Raptor — at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The truck will be put up for bid during the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles on Thursday, July 27, 2017. […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Wanted: College kids to volunteer at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — For the third year in a row, the Collegiate Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, which is July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Collegiate Volunteer Program is accepting applications through July 7. College-age aviation enthusiasts and students from all over […]
Thunderbirds visit where aviation began
DAYTON, Ohio — Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds jet team toured Wright brothers’ sites and flew in a World War II bomber Tuesday and Wednesday while in the area for the Vectren Dayton Air Show, slated for June 24-25, 2017. An earlier-than-usual arrival at Dayton International Airport for the weekend air show gave […]
July 4th Fly-In to celebrate FBO opening
LEWISTON, Idaho — Hillcrest Aircraft Company will host the Radials ‘N Rivers Fly-In to commemorate the grand opening of its FBO at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS). The newly branded Phillips 66 Aviation location now offers full service Jet A and full serve and self-serve 100LL avgas. The FBO’s facilities include a pilot’s lounge, conference area with […]
Wings Over Solano returns
Travis Air Force Base in Northern California last hosted an air show in 2014. The show came to an abrupt halt after a fatal plane crash claimed a favorite local performer. Edward “Eddie” Andreini survived the impact, but perished in the post-crash fire that engulfed his Super Stearman biplane. Fast forward three years and, with improved […]
Jets Over Kentucky roars into Lebanon July 9-16
LEBANON, Kentucky — The 13th Annual Jets Over Kentucky Week is scheduled for July 9-16, 2017, at the Lebanon-Springfield Airport. The remote control jet show features 200 pilots from around the world, an aerobatic jet show, private plane tent tours, and more, according to organizers, who put together a video (below) that gives you a peek into the […]
On the spot
One of our favorite contributors, Star Novak, sent in this photo, explaining: “In September 2016, this 1946 Fairchild participated in the spot landing contest at the first Amelia Earhart Airport Fly-In at K59 in Atchinson, Kansas.”
A rare air-sea duel
What’s faster — a World War II-era, open-cockpit SNJ trainer plane at full throttle or the eight-time World Champion offshore racing catamaran? Crowds at the Ocean City Air Show will find out on Father’s Day weekend when two GEICO Skytyper planes compete against the superboat Miss GEICO in two, one-mile races along the shoreline. The race follows […]
Redbird to host STEM Lab at Oshkosh
Redbird Flight Simulations will host a STEM Lab in its booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The Redbird STEM Lab will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into aviation-themed classes while incorporating Jay Velocity flight simulators into the lessons. One goal of the STEM Lab is to highlight how impactful, hands-on training makes for […]