“Doc” is a fully-restored B-29 — one of only two in existence today. After its multi-year restoration, “Doc” is ready for flight-testing. To make flight-testing happen, Doc’s Friends has launched a Kickstarter (see below) with the goal of raising $137,500 by Friday, Oct. 30.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Pictures of the day: OC Air Show
Photographer Robert Talarczyk sent in these photos from this year’s Ocean City, Maryland OC Air Show:
Pictures of the day: Reno Air Races
Larry Moore traveled to Reno this year and captured thousands of photos of the Reno Air Races. Here are more than 50 to feast your eyes on:
Aviation education Air-Fair set for S39
Prineville Airport (S39) in Central Oregon will feature an aviation education Air-Fair Oct. 3-4. Hosted by Samson Switchblade MMV, the Air-Fair boasts a number of aviation education-oriented presentations, including: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Rusty Pilot Program, a free course that meets the FAA requirements for the ground school portion for completing the FAA Flight […]
Atlanta Warbird Weekend a resounding success
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. —More than 12,000 aviation fans and family members filled the tarmac at the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing’s second annual Atlanta Warbird Weekend, held Sept. 12-13, at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. Guests toured a DC-3, the B-17 “Memphis Belle,” and viewed 33 World War II warbirds brought in for the occasion. They were able to see […]
Bennington hosts Wings and Wheels Fly-In
The first Wings & Wheels Summer Fly-In/Drive-In was held Saturday, Aug. 15, at the William H. Morse State Airport (KDDH) in Bennington, Vermont. Admission was free to the public and the Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and Bennington Sport Flying Club Benefited from the proceeds from a Cookout and Breakfast. This normally laid-back event […]
SBD Fest roars into KSBD
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — SBD Fest is slated to take place at San Bernardino International Airport on Saturday, Oct. 17. The opening ceremony, scheduled for 10:45 am, will pay tribute to the airport’s heritage as a former US Air Force Base. The airshow will feature aerial performances from the Patriots Jet Team, as well as skydivers, […]
Parade of Planes returns to Flying Aviation Expo
PALMS SPRINGS, Calif. — The Parade of Planes will return to the 2015 Flying Aviation Expo Oct. 15-17 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. SkyRunner, an experimental flying ATV, will lead the parade. The parade is set for Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. The planes will taxi from the Palm Springs International Airport to […]
NBC Sports to produce special on the Reno Air Races
NBC Sports is slated to air a one-hour special on the National Championship Air Races in February 2016. The one-hour special is being produced by JM Associates, an Emmy Award-winning production company and leader in content development for sports and outdoor broadcasts. “We’ve been producing niche sports for over 40 years and when we were invited […]