Two symbols of American flight have united at Carillon Historical Park. A family of bald eagles recently hatched two eaglets in a tree directly above the 1905 Wright Flyer III, creating a living connection to aviation history that recently earned congressional recognition.
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K-State Salina Piper Pacer Featured At Automotive Museum
Kansas State University Salina aviation maintenance students transformed a unique idea into a hands-on learning experience by disassembling, transporting, and reassembling a historic 1950 Piper Pacer. The aircraft is now featured in the “Red Hot Rides” exhibit at the Garage Automotive Museum.
Picture of the Day: It’s Not Always About the Speed
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “A gathering of exotic sports cars pose with a homebuilt Marquart MA-5 Charger recently at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California. With a maximum level speed of 126 kts (145 mph), the Charger is probably the slowest two-seater in this group.”
Fans, Staff, and Pilots All Win at Warbird Roundup
The annual Warbird Roundup in Nampa, Idaho, brings history to life with an impressive lineup of vintage military aircraft. From the public debut of a rebuilt Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat to flight demonstrations by a variety of vintage and modern warbirds, the aviation event continues to be a favorite.
Fargo Air Museum Adds Historic Yak-52 To Its Collection
The Fargo Air Museum recently expanded its collection with a historic Soviet Cold War-era Yakovlev Yak-52W.
A New Lease on Life for the Tillamook Air Museum
The Tillamook Air Museum is getting a new lease on life following an agreement between the Port of Tillamook Bay and the Vintage Aviation Museum, a non-profit in Utah.
Catalina Claims A Crown at AirVenture
The meticulously restored 1941 Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina claimed the Grand Champion World War II award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, just a few weeks after its first flight after a seven-year restoration.
The Biggest Little Air Show Enters Its Teen Years
The Hiller Aviation Museum recently hosted the 13th annual Biggest Little Air Show, featuring a wide array of remote control aircraft, from electric warbirds and 3D aerobatic models to gas turbine jets.
17-Year Restoration Completed on Historic TBM-3E Avenger
After a 17-year restoration involving over 50,000 volunteer hours, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum has successfully rebuilt a TBM-3E Avenger.