Tom Snow captured this shot at AirVenture 2016 of Lex Thistlethwaite of Sunset, La., waiting on an IFR clearance at his newly-purchased Lancair Legacy.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Midwest LSA Expo slated for September
The Midwest LSA Expo returns to Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Sept. 8-10. Touted as “The Place to be for Light Aviation This Fall,” the Expo will boast more than 40 Light-Sport Aircraft, including Part 103, STOL (Short Take off and Land) and Gyroplanes, according to organizers. Attendees can also shop […]
Epic Fuels sponsors Reno racer
EPIC Fuels, a fuel supplier in the general and commercial aviation industries, is now a sponsor of professional aerobatic pilot and competitive air race pilot Anthony Oshinuga as he prepares to compete in the 2016 Reno Air Races and at the U.S. National Aerobatic Competition in Sherman, Texas. Oshinuga, based out of The Jet Center, an […]
Pictures of the day: An unusual option
At AirVenture 2016, Tom Snow got these photos of the new Murphy Aircraft Radical. “Bike racks are an unusual option, he noted.
Martin Mars makes a big splash at Oshkosh
In perhaps a one-time-only visit, the huge Martin Mars water bomber from British Columbia made quite at splash at AirVenture 2016 by dropping an impressive 7,200 gallons of water on the runway to cap off several afternoon air show appearances during the week. Owned and operated since 2007 by Coulson Flying Tankers, the “Hawaii Mars” is one […]
Picture of the day: Radical radial ride
While at AirVenture 2016, contributing writing Tom Snow captured this photo of a custom motorcycle powered by a radial engine. He calls it a “radical radial ride.”
Spartan Executives shine at Oshkosh
A rare and sometimes blinding sight awaited visitors to the Vintage aircraft parking area at the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s AirVenture 2016 as likely the largest-ever gathering of Spartan Model 7W Executives were featured in the front row to celebrate the type’s 80th anniversary. Eight of the 20 remaining examples of the original 34 produced were together […]
Photo workshop planned at Atlanta Warbird Weekend
Photographers are invited to participate in aviation workshops in conjunction with Atlanta Warbirds Weekend (AWW), Sept. 24 and 25 at Dekalb Peachtree Airport in Chamblee, Ga. 3G Aviation Media photo workshops are scheduled Saturday with an additional editing workshop and a sunrise photo shoot on Sunday. New this year is an air-to-air photo experience on Saturday. Interested […]
World War I Airshow returns to Military Aviation Museum
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Military Aviation Museum’s Biplanes and Triplanes World War One Airshow will be held Oct. 1-2, in Pungo, Va., taking guests back to the days of The Great War for a weekend of flying, colorful World War One aircraft, live performances, elaborate reenactor encampments, and more. Beginning 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, […]