SocialFlight’s Event of the Week is the 49th Annual Tuskegee Fly-in, slated for May 20-21 at Moton Field Municipal Airport (06A) in Tuskegee, Alabama. This will be a weekend filled with amazing aircraft at one of the most historic airports in the country, according to organizers. More than 10,000 African-American men and women in military and […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
To protect grassroots flying, ‘they’ are ‘us’
SUN ’n FUN always marks a big time of year for many of us who fly elsewhere throughout the country. It marks the end of the season where our priorities are making sure the engine heater is plugged in, the snow and ice are chipped away from the hangar door, and weight-and-balance includes the weight […]
Video: What your car is doing while you’re at the airshow
Ever wonder what your car does while you’re at an air show…
First AOPA Fly-In of the year this weekend
The first Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-In of the year will be held May 20-21 in Beaufort, N.C., at Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH). “AOPA Fly-Ins are a great way for our members, pilots, and aspiring pilots to see new places and meet people who share a passion for aviation,” said AOPA Director […]
Ladies Love Taildraggers Fly-in/Splash-In slated for June
Ladies Love Taildraggers will hold its annual fly-in June 3-5 at Sulphur Springs Airport (KSLR) in Texas. All pilots are invited to attend the event, officials note. Anyone wanting to kick-start the fun may arrive Thursday, June 2, and take advantage of free camping and hot showers on the field. Motels are nearby with group rates […]
Looking for aircraft insurance at a fly-in
There are many reasons to go to a fly-in and I’m betting looking for aircraft insurance isn’t one of them. However let’s say you are looking for an airplane or a kit and you’re at a fly-in to check out some options. Why not check out insurance? There are all sorts of exhibitors, including aircraft insurance […]
Pictures of the day: B-17 arrives at SUN ‘n FUN
Photographer Jose Ramos captured these two shots of the B-17 “Texas Raiders” arriving at this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
EAA teams with JSfirm.com
JSfirm.com, an aviation job website, has partnered with the Experimental Aircraft Association to help promote EAA’s week-long Job Fair to aviation job seekers. The event will take place during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, slated for July 25-31. “We are more than happy to support EAA,” said Abbey Hutter, marketing coordinator for JSfirm.com. “Their dedication to growing participation in aviation is […]
Cranland Airport Fly-in and Pancake Breakfast slated
The SocialFlight Event of the Week is the Cranland Airport Fly-in and Pancake Breakfast in Hanson, Mass., May 15. Join EAA Chapter 279 at Cranland Airport (28M) in Hanson, Mass., this Sunday May 15, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Not only is the breakfast great, but there are some amazing planes that you will see […]