Are you planning to fly to the AirVenture Oshkosh Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebego? If so, you might want to swing by EAA’s Seaplane Base Arrivals website.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Annual ‘migration’ to Willapa Harbor Airport approaching
Pilots from throughout the northwest – and beyond – are invited to “flock” to the Willapa Harbor Airport (2S9) Saturday, August 9 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.). The promise of fresh succulent Willapa Bay Oysters beckons private pilots to the fifth annual Oyster Feed Fly-in sponsored by the EAA Willapa Harbor Pilots Association chapter.
Greg Koontz to receive 2014 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship
Greg Koontz has been named the 2014 recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship. Koontz is known throughout North America and parts of Latin America as a foremost authority on American Champion Super Decathlon aircraft, according to officials with World Airshow News, which bestows the award. His aerobatic routines in both the Super Decathlon and the […]
New services offered to pilots attending Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Services such as morning weather briefing and flight planning will be available in a new location for pilots at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, slated for July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. EAA Pilot Services, presented by Signature Flight Support, will be located in the Federal Pavilion. DTC DUAT will be […]
AirVenture gets bigger and so does Sporty’s
Sporty’s will unveil a new display tent at this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, slated for July 28-Aug. 3. Even larger than last year, the 16,000-square-foot display will feature new products, as well as a headset demo station where pilots can compare comfort and fit of a variety of headsets side by side. Another area is set […]
Airshow star Michael Goulian to serve as AOPA ambassador
Legendary air show and racing pilot Michael Goulian will serve as an AOPA Ambassador, according to officials with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. “Nobody conveys their passion and enthusiasm for flight quite like AOPA’s newest ambassador, Michael Goulian,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “His unique flying style epitomizes the freedom, fun, and challenge of […]
SUN ‘n FUN Summer Camps take off
LAKELAND, Florida — Destination Aviation and STEMtastic summer camps have started at the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) on the SUN ‘n FUN Campus. SUN ‘n FUN’s mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. This year, after a renovation of seven learning […]
Hartzell to feature Sean D. Tucker at AirVenture
EAA Air Venture aerobatic headliner Sean. D. Tucker and Hartzell Propeller are continuing their partnership for the 2014 edition of the world’s greatest aviation celebration – EAA Air Venture Oshkosh, held July 28 to Aug.3. In addition to performing his aerobatic demonstration in the Oracle Challenger III, the EAA Young Eagles chair will be available […]
Warbird Weekend takes off July 12
GRANGEVILLE, Idaho — The third annual Warbird Weekend runs Saturday and Sunday, July 12-13, at the Idaho County Airport, featuring historic aircraft, plane flights, aviation exhibits and related events. Free to the public, the annual event recognizes the role of aviation in Idaho County’s history and highlights the airport as an economic development hub, as […]