Joanne Greco submitted the following photo and note: “My son is totally blind. This is how he watches an air show. We bring a bunch of different planes that are usually at air shows. He holds them up in the air and I describe what they are doing. He tries to mimic the moves. He is learning all the correct names for the stunts. He is already flying planes and does a great job.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Picture of the Day: Blue Angels preparing for blue skies
David Freeland submitted this photo and note: ” I took this photo in July 2020 in Kansas City where the Blue Angels were due to perform at an air show. Weather in the area created delays and concerns of cancellation. The result was a great reflection shot on the ramp, followed by a spectacular show by the Blue Angels.”
Oshkosh camping experience prize in Pilot Your Own Adventure contest
To win, you must write up to 1,000 words about flying in a general aviation aircraft to a unique adventure. Deadline for entries is June 1, 2021.
Seaplane-A-Palooza prepares for takeoff
Seaplane-A-Palooza, held the weekend before SUN ‘n FUN, includes vendors, flying contests, live music, and much more.
A Culver Cadet family
Culver Cadets have been a part of the Rezich family since 1940. Their newest Cadet took top honors at the 2020 Antique Airfield Association’s fly-in in Blakesburg, Iowa.
Women in Aviation virtual conference attracts 2,300 worldwide
“We made the decision last fall — for the safety of all our attendees during the pandemic — to take our annual gathering to an all-virtual platform with the goal of delivering the same content to include a wide variety of keynote speakers and exhibitors, seven education session tracks, professional development seminars and workshops, scholarship awards, and the Pioneer Hall of Fame induction ceremony,” said Women in Aviation International CEO Allison McKay.
Video: Training for heritage flights
Two new videos capture two days of training of Heritage Flights for this season’s airshows.
Cactus Fly-In returns with a twist
The 63rd annual Cactus Fly-In in Casa Grande, Arizona, was a hit, but with a twist: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, only pilots flying in and their passengers were allowed to attend.
Blue Angels to debut new jets at SUN ‘n FUN
The Blue Angels first public performance in the new F/A-18E Super Hornets will be at SUN ‘n FUN 2021.