Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, has appointed Jim DiMatteo Breitling U.S.A. Aviation Consultant. “Breitling has a long history in the world of aviation and as we plan for 2014 and beyond, Jim’s experience as a naval aviator and air show executive will help us navigate many opportunities, and give us greater visibility in the skies […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Flying Musicians migrate to Florida for Sebring LSA Expo
Members of the Flying Musicians Association (FMA) are flying south to a warmer climate — Sebring, Florida — for the 10th annual U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, which kicks off Jan. 16. The musicians will provide live music daily during lunch in the Show Center tent, powered by Aviators Hotline, Jan. 16-19. Additionally, the association will […]
Inside Airshows premieres
LiveAirShowTV premiered a new series Jan. 7: Inside Airshows with an in-depth look at Goulian Aerosports as they wrapped up the 2013 airshow season at the Wings Over Houston Airshow. Episode 1 looks at the team members, their arrival and set up as Michael Goulian prepares for the weekend show. Each Tuesday for the next […]
AOPA gets back to basics
With the new year came a big new announcement from our friends in Frederick, Maryland. Six new fly-in events will grace the calendar starting in 2014, spreading from the east coast to the west coast, with important bases of operation in the middle of the country, too. Yes, this is big news. It signifies and […]
AOPA unveils dates, locations for regional fly-ins
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has revealed the dates and locations of its first-ever regional fly-ins to be held nationwide throughout 2014. The association will host six fly-ins as well as an “AOPA Homecoming” in Frederick, Md., giving AOPA members throughout the United States a chance to interact and share ideas with AOPA […]
Entries open soon for International Air Meet
High Velocity Events will present the first International Air Meet – Championship Cross Country Air Races May 23-26, 2014, at Durant, Oklahoma. Pilots will head for America’s heartland where the State of Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation and Durant Municipal Airport-Eaker Field will welcome pilots to their own “Big Show.” More than a century has passed […]
Sean Tucker energizes Endeavor Award
The first Endeavor Awards welcomes popular airshow performer Sean Tucker to the Host Committee of the gala event. Tucker joins another legendary aviator Clay Lacy; Endeavour Astronaut Scott Parazynski and his fellow astronauts; and Hollywood luminaries Robert Zemeckis and Ed Asner as they honor the true heroes of flying, the individuals and organizations who […]
Air Race attracts international competitors
The 38th Air Race Classic will begin accepting entries Jan. 2 for the annual transcontinental air race. More than 100 female pilots compete each year. The Air Race Classic, Inc. (ARC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating current and future women pilots while increasing public awareness of general aviation. The annual ARC attracts competitors from […]
LiveAirShowTV kicks off 2014 with new series
LiveAirShowTV kicks off the new year with a new series called Inside Airshows, which will take a more in-depth look into various aspects of the airshow industry, whether it’s a performer, team, or support personnel. Each subject will have multiple parts and take airshow fans inside the operations at an airshow. The series will kick […]