“Both of the country’s premiere military flight teams on the same ramp at the Kansas City Airshow in July 2021. The Blue Angels were the scheduled headliners, but the week of the airshow, the Thunderbirds asked to also fly at the show. What a treat it was for all of us attending to see both of these teams at the same venue!”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Van’s 50th anniversary to be celebrated at Oshkosh 2022
Owners of all RV types are invited to join the activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 when the 50th anniversary of Van’s Aircraft is celebrated at the big show.
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
“This year is setting up to be the best yet. With more than 33,000 aviation jobs listed, our website and the industry have never been busier — everyone is hiring.”
Berlin Express and Doc partner on new tour
The EAA’s B-25 Berlin Express and the B-29 Doc will join together for several “History Restored Tour” stops in Florida and Louisiana beginning March 31 to kick off the 2022 tour seasons for both historic aircraft.
New boss for SUN ‘n FUN
The director of Lakeland Linder International Airport, home to SUN ‘n FUN, will take over as president and CEO after this year’s fly-in. That’s when John “Lites” Leenhouts, president since 2011, retires.
First-ever Utah Aeronautics Conference takes off in May
Slated for May 9-11, 2022, the conference features a variety of training sessions for mechanics, pilots, airport managers, drone pilots, and airport engineers. A Student Career Fair is also planned, along with many other activities.
Registration open for Cessnas 2 Oshkosh
This will be the 17th mass arrival of Cessnas 2 Oshkosh, with training clinics beginning in mid-March 2022.
Showcasing rare, restored aircraft at Reno
Applications must be submitted by Aug. 26, 2022, for the 21st National Aviation Heritage Invitational, which will be held during the Reno Air Races.
Picture of the Day: Flour bombing run
Vincent Maggiore submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith 750 STOL take offs for the 2021 Flour Bomb Competition at Old Orchard Airpark in Plattekill, New York. Pilot: Vincent Maggiore. Bombardier: Meaghan Cragan. First place finish!”