Sporty’s Annual Fly-In will be held Saturday, May 16. Exhibits, seminars and display aircraft are all part of this annual event. “And, of course, we have our signature event — free lunch for all,” says Sporty’s President Michael Wolf. “All attendees will receive free hot dogs at lunch time.” Everything else about the fly-in is free as […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Gathering attracts a crowd
ANCHORAGE – It feels like half of Alaska showed up at the FedEx Maintenance Hangar at Anchorage International on Saturday. In all the years I’ve been coming to the show, I don’t ever remember seeing the show this busy. In addition to thousands of people, and a sold-out exhibit area, a wide variety of planes […]
SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair deemed a success
Officials with JSfirm.com reported that the second annual SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair held April 22 at the Florida Air Museum during the SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In was a success. Recruiters from 15 companies were on hand to speak with the more than 500 pre-registered job seekers about career opportunities ranging from pilots and flight operations […]
Dierks Bentley highlights Oshkosh opening day concert
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Dierks Bentley headlines the opening night concert at this year’s AirVenture. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company with additional support from Cirrus Aircraft, is free to all AirVenture attendees that day. The […]
Biggest Little Airshow returns to Hawaii in August
HONOLULU — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s Remote-Control Biggest Little Airshow in Hawaii is back for its seventh year Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15- 16, 10 am to 4 pm. Guests will be able to drive on to Ford Island for this event, or take the free shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. There will […]
B-52 to be featured at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The Boeing B-52H Stratofortress bomber, which for more than 50 years has been the backbone of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet, will be a prime attraction at this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) convention, which annually draws 10,000 airplanes and total […]
A flying monument to Vietnam MIAs
By JONI M. FISHER On Saturday at SUN ‘n FUN, after the missing man formation tribute, in the middle of Warbird Country, three small flags will be added to the outside of a Grumman Mohawk OV1-D by the names of three MIAs whose remains have been recovered. Those men are: Lieutenant Richard C. Clark, United […]
Win a SUN ‘n FUN 2016 experience
Experience Kissimmee is giving away a SUN ‘n FUN 2016 experience. The winner will enjoy: Round trip airfare for four; 6-day/5-night accommodations in Kissimmee; rental car; four tickets to the 2016 SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In; and a 30-minute flight in a T-6 Texan (courtesy Stallion 51). Entering is easy. Text “SUN” to 82257. The promotion […]
Hartzell launches sweepstakes
At this week’s SUN ‘n FUN, Hartzell Propeller launched its new Trailblazer Sweepstakes with the winner choosing between an expense paid backcountry flying adventure or a seaplane rating. The Trailblazer Sweepstakes is open to pilots age 21 or older with a current medical endorsement. Partners for the Hartzell Propeller Trailblazer Sweepstakes include the Recreational Aviation Foundation and […]