EPIC Fuels is partnering with the Red Bull Air Race as the official fuel supplier for the upcoming races in Indianapolis and Las Vegas. EPIC Fuels will power the race planes with aviation gasoline, along with jet fuel for helicopters and rotor-winged aircraft supporting the races. The relationship takes flight Oct. 1 and 2, 2016, at […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Blockbuster lineup of aircraft, WWII veterans set for Atlanta Warbird Weekend
Atlanta Warbird Weekend (AWW) will present its largest lineup of World War II veterans and aircraft for its third annual event at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Chamblee, Ga., Sept. 24-25, 2016. Attendees will see eight Curtiss P-40 Warhawks among a total of 40 WWII warbirds on the grounds. More than 20 WWII veterans will participate, […]
Legend Aviation prepares for AOPA Fly-In
PRESCOTT, Arizona – Legend Aviation, a Phillips 66 Aviation branded FBO, will serve as the host FBO for the Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association’s (AOPA) fall Fly-In. Prescott Airport, Ernest A. Love Field, was selected from a pool of more than 80 applicants all vying for an opportunity to host the popular general aviation event. […]
Richland Aviation to host Wings of Freedom Air Show
SIDNEY, Mont. – Phillips 66 Aviation branded Richland Aviation, an FBO that has served pilots, aviators and their crew for the past 45 years, will host the Wings of Freedom Air Show Sept. 24-25, 2016, at Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (KSDY). The event holds tremendous significance as there will be a memorial tribute to Phil Petrik, […]
Just Aircraft’s annual fly-in a hit
BRASSTOWN, N.C. — Plane Fun Aircraft recently hosted the annual Just Aircraft three day fly-in, drawing 25 Just Aircraft models to the private airstrip. In addition, there were a half-dozen GA type airplanes and approximately 300 to 400 spectators. The emphasis of the fly-in is having fun with STOL aircraft and to that end, participants were invited […]
New safety program to debut at Texas Antique Airplane Fly-In
GAINESVILLE, Texas — A new safety program will debut at the 54th annual fly-in for the Texas Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association. The fly-in will be held Oct. 7-8 at the Gainesville Municipal Airport (KGLE). The safety program, led by Gary Reeves, will offer free safety classes to pilots on topics ranging from using […]
Ford Tri Motor wings its way to Columbia, S.C.
The Experimental Aircraft Association’s 1929 Ford Tri Motor will be in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 13-16. EAA Chapter 242, Palmetto Sport Aviation, is sponsoring the plane at its home base, Jim Hamilton-LB Owens Airport (KCUB). The stop at KCUB is the first leg of the Tri-Motor’s Southern Winter tour, according to officials. Along with the Tri Motor, the chapter […]
Wheels & Warbirds takes off Sept. 24
Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas, will host Wheels & Warbirds Sept. 24-25, 2016. The fall festival features the opportunity for guests to ride in the museum’s collection of vintage aircraft and military vehicles. Families will enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere featuring games and activities for the kids, Word War II tank demonstrations, concessions, aircraft tours […]
AOPA Fly-In this weekend in Michigan
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) will hold the third of four AOPA Fly-Ins at W. K. Kellogg Airport (KBTL) in Battle Creek, Michigan, Sept. 16 and 17. The fly-in begins Friday evening with the Barnstormers Party, presented by AOPA Strategic Partner Jeppesen. Advance tickets for the Barnstormers Party are $15 and reservations are […]