More than 800 aircraft attended the 10th Annual Triple Tree Fly-In at the Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, held Sept. 6-10, according to organizers, who report that the tower recorded more than 1,900 aircraft movements. Officials also noted that “for the first time ever” the newly expanded lower camping area was completely full by the second day of the […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Advance tickets now online for Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Advance purchase admission tickets and camping credentials are now available for the 65th annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in. The week-long event will be held July 24-30, 2017, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.Daily and weekly admissions are available, including the ability to join EAA and immediately receive the best […]
FAI slates first International Drone Conference
FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, will hold an International Conference and Expo on drones in 2017, focusing on three areas: Sports, innovation and safety. The development of drone technology for business and industry has coincided with a boom in consumer and sports use. Drones in sport are leading to the rapid creation of races, […]
New home for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) is teaming up with the California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport in Sacramento, Calif., for the 2017 restored aircraft competition. Dates for the 2017 event will be announced later this year, according to organizers. The invitational was formerly held at the Reno Air Races. “We are thrilled to partner with […]
101 planes flock to TBM Owners and Pilots Association convention
This year’s annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) convention, held Sept. 21-25 at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, brought together 305 participants and 101 Daher TBM aircraft —including five new TBM 930s, along with many TBM 900, TBM 850 and TBM 700 versions. “The TBMOPA convention reflects the growth of the TBM fleet, […]
Flying Aviation Expo prepares for takeoff
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Some of the best known names in general aviation, including Cessna, Garmin, Pilatus, Cirrus, Avidyne and Piper, are expected to be exhibitors at the Flying Aviation Expo Presented by Scheyden, Oct. 20-22 2016. The show is designed for those who have an interest in flying, whether it’s as a hobby or […]
Video: Texas Antique Airplane Fly-In
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com went to the 54th annual Texas Antique Airplane Association’s 54th annual fly-in last weekend and put together this video:
Drones not welcome at air shows
Leave the flying to the professionals. That’s the message coming from the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) out of concern for spectator safety and the safety of air show pilots who fly nearly 10,000 performances at over 300 North American events annually. Supporting the FAA’s “No Drone Zone,” “Leave Your Drone at Home,” and “Know […]
Homebuilts to be featured at DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase
Homebuilt aircraft — and their owners and builders — will share the center stage at the first DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, set for Nov. 3-5, 2016, at Florida’s DeLand Municipal Airport. Nearly 100 exhibitors from Maine to Washington State and the Czech Republic to Brazil have confirmed their participation in Showcase 2016, according to organizers. They will […]