Story and Photos By FREDERICK A. JOHNSEN Attendees of this year’s Warbird Roundup in Nampa, Idaho, held June 27-28, benefited from the combination of craftsmanship, technology, and deep pockets that has breathed life into warbirds once thought impossible to see flying. Two classic and scarce razorback P-51 Mustangs went aloft at the same time, a […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Fly-In to honor first female airline captain
The Colorado Pilots Association will honor Emily Warner, the first female airline captain in the U.S., at the newly named Emily Warner Field (GNB) — the Granby/Grand County Airport — at a fly-in July 11. The day kicks off at 7 a.m. with the grand opening of the Emily Warner Field Aviation Museum in the former […]
AirNav publishes FBOs’ Oshkosh promotions and discounts
AirNav.com has published its annual “FBO Promotions & Discounts” page for pilots on their way to this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. “We received a lot of emails from pilots asking when we would publish the ‘Oshkosh’ page so they could start planning their trip this year. I think just as many FBOs started sending me […]
GlobalAir.com launches Oshkosh Specials page
Globalair.com has launched its annual “Oshkosh Specials” page, which gives pilots heading to EAA’s AirVenture a list of the discounts and special deals offered from FBOs nationwide just for them. The page has already collected more than 50 specials from 15 different states, according to GlobalAir.com officials. “FBOs across the nation know Oshkosh is right around the corner, and […]
Twin Cessna Flyers convention ‘best ever’
By GUY R. MAHER From May 28-30, 50 twin Cessnas — from the earliest of classic 310s to the latest 421 Golden Eagles — descended upon Colorado Springs, Colo., for the annual convention of The Twin Cessna Flyers (TTCF). This organization is dedicated to the safety, preservation, and economical operation of the piston-powered twin engine Cessna aircraft, […]
Video: Highlights from the Budapest Air Show
Enjoy these highlights from last year’s Budapest Air Show: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0px9HFIVYjY&w=560&h=315]
Registration open for free Teacher’s Day at Oshkosh
Registration for Build A Plane’s annual Teachers’ Day is now open online. This free event brings teachers together from across the nation to examine ways of using aviation to motivate kids to learn science, math, engineering and technology and is held each year on the show grounds during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture. Dick Rutan, pilot […]
Pilot Proficiency Center returns to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Flight instructors and aviation companies are joining forces during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 to bring back the EAA Pilot Proficiency Center. During AirVenture, slated July 20-26, the center will feature “Tech Talks,” IFR and VFR flight scenarios in Redbird flight simulators, the opportunity to talk with certificated flight instructors and more. […]
Why the P-51 is still the most beloved airplane at the air show
Globalair.com blogger Sarina Houston’s latest post is about the venerable P-51, which she claims is the most beloved airplane at any air show. “Whether you know the history of the airplane or not, the Mustang is an airplane that stops you in your tracks. Its beauty captivates you, lures you in, and makes you want […]