Mix the headliners — the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds — with beautiful weather and the result was “big crowds” for the air show, according to officials.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Pictures of the Day: A pair of Wacos
Jim Stevenson sent in these photos he took of a pair of recently restored Wacos taken at the Midwest Antique Airplane Club Grassroots Fly-In in Brodhead Wisconsin in September 2024. Both the UPF-7 and the YKS-7 were restored by Trevor Niemyjski.”
Video captures the safety culture of the Titan Aerobatic Team
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Peak Performance video series, featuring ASI Senior Vice President Mike Ginter as he flies with the Titan Aerobatic Team at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
Pictures of the Day: Red Arrows
Gord McNulty sent in these photos with a note: “The famous Royal Air Force aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, recently visited the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. The famous Royal Air Force aerobatic team, flying nine BAE Systems Hawk T1 trainers, visited Canada as part of a ‘Maple Hawk’ tour to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force in 2024. The team received a warm reception at the museum before departing for a fly-past over Niagara Falls. The Red Arrows have displayed almost 5,000 times and in 57 countries since the team’s opening year of 1965. This year marks the diamond season (60 years) of the team.”
Thunderbolts & Lightning: A Warbird rhapsody
The 2024 Central Coast AirFest had something for everyone: Civilian performers, warbirds, modern jets, vintage jets, and even more warbirds. No less than 26 warbirds took to the air during the day.
Zenith Homecoming celebrates the past and the future
Kit aircraft manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company hosted its 33rd annual Homecoming fly-in and open hangar days Sept. 20-21, 2024, at its headquarters at Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in Missouri.
Picture of the Day: Electric airplane wows Aviation Weekend visitors
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Recently, I co-organized ‘Aviation Weekend’ with Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. We were lucky enough to have the world’s first FAA certified all-electric aircraft, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, on hand for an up lose look, courtesy of Lincoln Park Aviation.”
The grandeur of the Grassroots Fly-In
Brodhead Airport (C37) in Wisconsin is “A Home for Grassroots Aviation” in every sense. These lovely, well-cared-for grounds are home to the Midwest Antique Airplane Club’s (MAAC) private, members-only Grassroots Fly-In, which is held annually the weekend after Labor Day.
Crowds celebrate Airport Expo Day at KLMO
The future of aerospace is great at Vance Brand Municipal Airport (KLMO) in Longmont, Colorado. At least, it sure looked great to an estimated 7,500 attendees who celebrated Longmont Airport Expo Day at KLMO in Colorado’s Front Range on Sept. 14, 2024.