VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft is inviting potential buyers for a fly-in Saturday, Dec. 7, at the company’s headquarters. “There isn’t a better place for serious aviators to be during December than in Florida, when the daytime high averages 74°,” said Piper Vice President of Sales and Marketing Drew McEwen. “We plan breakfast, factory […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Scenes from Copperstate
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — More than 500 aircraft and 6,100 attendees from 12 countries and 37 U.S. states converged on the 41st-annual Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) in late October. This attendance figure tops the 2012 number by more than 600, according to fly-in officials. Due to federal […]
Toys for Tots fly-in slated for L52
The fifth annual Toys for Tots Fly-In will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at California’s Oceano Airport (L52). The fly-in will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pilots are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy. The Oceano Airport Toys for Tots event is in cooperation with the US Marine Corps. Live holiday […]
SUN ‘n FUN to gift 12 Flights of Christmas to children
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — For the second year in a row, 12 lucky children will find a certificate under the tree this year for an airplane ride on Jan. 11 at SUN ’n FUN. For any family finding it difficult to put gifts under the Christmas Tree this year, there is a […]
Much work, money needed to ensure 51st Reno Air Races
The board of directors of the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) are fighting to save the races and ensure a 51st race happens in September 2014. The following letter from RARA President and CEO Mike Houghton admits more details will follow, but a chief task is to “raise $500,000 in commitments, funds and debt reduction by […]
Homebuilt groups meet
As the homebuilt community gears up to honor Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberezny at next year’s AirVenture, officials with the Aircraft Kit Industry Association (AKIA) recently sat down with senior staff at EAA to discuss a variety of issues. Both organizations support the One Week Wonder project, in which EAA will invite the public […]
Blue Angels travel to LAL for pre-SUN ‘n FUN briefing
SUN ‘n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — On Monday, Nov. 25, U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Michael Cheng, Blue Angel #8, will arrive at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) to conduct a pre-season briefing for the appearance of the United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, at the 40th Annual SUN ‘n FUN […]
Red Bull taps Hartzell for race plane props
Hartzell Propeller has been selected by Red Bull Air Races as the propeller technical partner for the upcoming Red Bull Air Race World Championship. As the propeller partner, Hartzell will provide its three-blade structural composite propeller known as “The Claw,” carbon fiber composite spinners and lightweight governors to each race team. Hartzell will also provide […]
EAA to expand College Park during next year’s AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — The College Park area at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which made its debut in 2013 with dozens of aviation colleges and universities taking part, will expand in 2014 to include more opportunities for those seeking aviation careers and job openings. College Park brought together the numerous aviation schools that regularly […]