By WENDY MARTIN Have wings, will travel. The birds will definitely be on the move, and the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) and Havana Regional Airport (9I0) in Illinois are hoping pilots interested in a unique fly-in opportunity will be on the move too. On Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, Havana will have its second annual Migratory […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
AMA Expo East slated Feb. 23-25
The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) will host the annual AMA Expo East at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, Feb. 23-25, 2018. The three-day expo will provide new and seasoned hobbyists of all ages with hands-on opportunities to learn about building and flying model aircraft and drones. This includes flying demonstrations, FPV […]
60th annual Cactus Fly-In prepares for takeoff
The 60th annual Cactus Fly-In will be held March 2-3, 2018, at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona. Organizers say the fly-in is the premier event for antique airplanes in Arizona. “Come check out a host of unique aircraft, learn something new during forum presentations, and mingle with folks who enjoy history and the […]
Droneport Texas hosts 2018 Winterfest Drone Fly-In
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Did you know a drone operator in Texas who takes a photo of a person, without that person’s consent, and posts that photo to social media is subject to a significant financial penalty? The law, regulations, licensing, as well as basic do’s and don’ts when flying a drone, will all be […]
Wings of Freedom tour to stop at KFMY
Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs will have the opportunity to tour or take flight in rare, historic World War II aircraft when the Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine,” Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” B-25 Mitchell “Tondelayo,” and newly restored North American Dual Control TF-51D Mustang “Toulouse Nuts” fighter to Page Field (KFMY) […]
Early bird registration for FlightSimCon ends Jan. 31
DALLAS — Early bird registration for the sixth annual FlightSimCon ends Jan. 31, 2018. Those who register by that date will receive 25% off admission prices for the convention, being held June 23-24. Early bird prices are $50 ($40 for students) for an all-weekend pass and $25 for a daily pass ($20 for students) until […]
Scenes from the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo
Writer and photographer Tom Snow was able to make opening day of the 2018 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, and sent along these photos. Enjoy! The event runs through Saturday, Jan. 27.
Pictures of the day: Scenes from the Sebring Expo
Jan. 24, 2018, was opening day of this year’s U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida. Organizers sent out these photos of some of the activities of the day. The show continues through Saturday, Jan. 27. Expect to see more photos and coverage of the show in future posts on GeneralAviationNews.com, as well as Dan […]
Reno performers revealed
RENO, Nevada – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) has released the initial list of performers for the 2018 National Championship Air Races, scheduled Sept. 12-16, 2018, at the Reno-Stead Airport. The Patriots Jet Team will headline this year’s performers. The Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco from John Klatt Air Shows will perform aerobatics, along with […]