Travis Air Force Base, located in Northern California, kicked off the 2022 California airshow season with Wings Over Solano. The 90° temperatures did not deter more than 110,000 visitors from roaming the sprawling tarmac and enjoying the sights and sounds of aviation on May 14-15, 2022.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome 2022 season prepares for takeoff
Air shows will run every Saturday and Sunday from June 18, 2022, to Oct. 16, 2022.
Rain doesn’t dampen SkyFest 2022
Fabulous fliers outweighed drizzly disappointments as SkyFest 2022 returned an airshow to Fairchild Air Force Base near Spokane, Washington, after a several year hiatus.
AOPA moves 2022 Aviator Showcase to November
AOPA’s Aviator Showcase in Fort Worth, Texas, has moved from June to November.
Picture of the Day: Lining up for breakfast
Star Novak sent in this photo with a note: “Starting to line up for a Sunday morning breakfast outing at Gardner Municipal Airport (K34) in Kansas. Flying that morning was smoother than the butter and syrup on my pancakes!”
2022 AirVenture Oshkosh Notice released
There are several FAA-approved changes in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 Notice — the new name for the Oshkosh NOTAM.
Early Analysis video examines fatal STOL accident
A new video looks at the fatal accident of a Cessna 140 at a STOL competition.
Anchorage pilot wins Valdez STOL Contest
Powered by a Lycoming 360 engine with an 80-inch Hartzell metal propeller, Stephen’s modified 1956 Cessna 172 Skyhawk was airborne in 40 feet. He landed in 85 feet, taking first place in the Light Touring Class (below 2,300 MGTW).
Own a vintage Bonanza?
Pilots who own a vintage Bonanza have received a special invitation to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where the Bonanza’s 75th anniversary will be celebrated.