The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), American Airlines, and Old Glory Honor Flight, have joined together once again to give World War II veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful memorials dedicated in their honor with an Old Glory Honor Flight departing from EAA AirVenture 2012 on Friday, July 27. The 60th annual edition of “The […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Cessna launches Discover Flying Challenge
Cessna Aircraft Co. has launched its Discover Flying Challenge, challenging aviation students to see who can generate the most awareness and hands-on experience for the company’s Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), the Skycatcher. The inaugural “Cessna Discover Flying Challenge” commenced on June 23 at the Cessna Open House in Independence, Kan., an event which commemorated the company’s […]
NTSB rules pilot error in Roush Oshkosh crash
NASCAR team owner Jack Roush says he accepts the findings of the NTSB report released Friday that blamed him for the crash of his Hawker Beechcraft 390 business jet at AirVenture 2010, AVweb is reporting.
Country star Phil Vassar to perform at Oshkosh
Award-winning country music star and songwriter Phil Vassar joins the marquee musical lineup slated for EAA AirVenture 2012 as the grand finale of a day-long salute to veterans on Friday, July 27. The 60th annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oshkosh. One […]
Flabob Airport launches Flying Circus
In a program designed to bring the origins of flight into modern day, Flabob Airport (RIR) in Riverside, Calif., will become the site for an Aerial Cavalcade Sept. 29. On that date, people will have the rare opportunity to see a Wright Flyer replica make a flight straight down the runway. A French Bleriot is […]
Goodyear Blimp returns to Oshkosh
The Goodyear blimp “Spirit of Goodyear” will grace the skies once again at EAA AirVenture 2012, scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Wisconsin. The “Spirit of Goodyear” will arrive on Wednesday, July 25, and, weather depending, will fly regularly the following two days before departing on Saturday, July 28. While it […]
Remember your first?
Do you remember the first airplane you flew? For many people, this event is right up there with your first kiss. And some aviators are lucky enough to find their first and make it their own many years later. Randall Patterson of Palm Coast, Fla., is one of those lucky people. He owns the very […]
New app connects pilots to aviation events
Where2 Interactive has launched SocialFlight, a free mobile app that provides pilots with an interactive map of aviation events. SocialFlight’s event database includes nearly 2,000 activities important to pilots such as fly-ins, airshows, pancake breakfasts, conventions, FAA Safety Seminars, and much more, company officials said. SocialFlight users can search for events, add events, chat, upload […]
Zenith builder fly-in this weekend
The fifth annual “Fly in to Summer” Open Hangar Day and Fly-In Gathering at the Zenith Aircraft kit factory in central Missouri will be this Saturday, June 23. The informal grass-roots fly-in is open to all aviation enthusiasts: Come visit the factory, see the new Zenith demo planes, and meet with fellow builders and pilots. […]