Watervliet Municipal Airport (40C) in Michigan is hosting its annual Fly-In July 4-6, 2025, to coincide with the city’s Independence Day festivities.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Picture of the Day: Flowers, a Cub and a mountain
Mary Ann Lebold submitted this photo and note: “On Saturday, May 10, 2025, Sonia Bynum took this photo of a pot of te confetti petunias on Tammy and Ryan Weir’s deck as the 2025 Cawley South Prairie Fly In was just getting started. Dale Weir’s J-3 Cub snuck into the frame. And Mt. Rainier was watching over it all.”
Marginal Aviation’s Marvelous First Ditch Fly-In
Marginal Aviation’s annual First Ditch Fly-In attracts the “movers and shakers” of vintage aviation.
AJ Sport to debut at AirVenture
The AJ Sport builds upon the CTLS platform from Flight Design. Since acquiring the intellectual property rights from Flight Design in 2017, AeroJones Aviation has worked to upgrade the LSA, according to officials with the Zephyrhills, Florida-based company.
Pioneer era of aviation to be showcased at Oshkosh
“The pioneer era of aviation laid the framework for the entire industry through experimental designs and the willingness to push the boundaries of current technology,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The three airplanes on display at AirVenture will serve as our tribute to the people who paved the way for the aviation industry.”
World’s longest-running electric aircraft symposium returns to Oshkosh
Dozens of the world’s electric aircraft developers and experts will be speaking at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS), in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the weekend before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh takes off.
Fly-in fundraiser slated for Wings of Mercy
This event, which includes a pancake breakfast, the 20th annual Run for Wings 5K, a classic car show featuring the West Michigan Street Rod Association, formation flying demonstrations by the Hooligans, and much more, “has been a local favorite for years and a significant funding source for Wings of Mercy,” according to organizers.
A day at KLVK
With events like this, it’s hard to know in advance what you’ll see, but any airplane is better than no airplane.
Picture of the Day: Fly-In at I61
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful spring morning at Hagerstown Airport (I61) in Indiana, on our well-maintained, 4,000-foot grass strip. Lots of pilots came out after being cooped up all winter. We had more than 60 planes. This event takes place the second Saturday of every month all summer long, with camping on the field.”