By AMELIA REIHELD. Ever flown into AirVenture at Oshkosh? SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida? Any of the major fly-ins around the country? If so, you’ll know it’s true: Air bosses rock! I’d flown into the two big events several times, and marveled at the Air Traffic Control at both places. People wearing bright pink polo […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Valdez STOL aircraft to return to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The specially modified short takeoff/landing (STOL) aircraft that were a hit at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 are returning for more fun this year, as they re-create one of the world’s most unique aviation competitions. The “Valdez STOL” airplanes will be part of the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) […]
Stories from the logbook
We’re all connected…somehow. A July 1987 entry in my logbook proves it. I was barely 17 years old and had flown our 1946 J-3 Cub on July 17 from our airpark home – Shady Acres – to the annual Arlington Fly-In. My logbook notes, “massive headwinds, heavy x-wind when landing.” At this point, I was […]
Tickets now on sale for Red Bull Air Race
Tickets for the two U.S. stops of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship season are now on sale. The eight-race 2015 schedule includes a return to two U.S. based races, in Fort Worth at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept. 26-27 and in Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct.r 17-18. A wide range of tickets — everything […]
Former Coca-Cola exec takes over reins at Reno
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has tapped former Coca-Cola executive, Micheal (Mike) Crowell, as president and chief executive officer of the National Championship Air Races. Throughout his career at Coca-Cola, Crowell managed bottling facilities in the United States, Middle East and Asia. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Mike’s caliber step in […]
What is your favorite fly-in or airshow?
The March print issues of General Aviation News will focus on airshows and fly-ins, so we’re asking our readers about their favorites. Is there a show or fly-in you look forward to every year? What makes it special? Any tips for those who want to join in the fun about flying into the field or […]
New location for Red Bull Air Race
The third race of this year’s Red Bull Air Race World Championship will be staged in Rovinj, Croatia, replacing Sochi, Russia, “which unfortunately cannot be conducted due to financial and organizational challenges,” officials said. “It would have been great to host the first Red Bull Air Race in Russia this year, but due to the […]
EAA launches AirVenture volunteer program for college students
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — College-age aviation enthusiasts have a pathway to Oshkosh this year with a new Collegiate Volunteer Program for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015. The 63rd annual fly-in convention for the Experimental Aircraft Association takes place July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The program is designed for college students, whether […]
PilotMall sweepstakes to award ride-along with Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
LAKELAND, Florida — Aviation retailer Pilot Mall is sponsoring a sweepstakes, with the prize a ride with the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN. “We wanted to do something extra special this year,” said Neil Glazer, founder and president of Pilot Mall. “The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team has been a superstar of the […]