Thanks to contributing writer Robert Jaques, who sent in these photos from the Wings Over Houston Airshow, held Oct. 26-27 at Ellington Airport (EFD). Bob’s next assignment is covering the last toast of the Doolittle Raiders, so look for that story and photos in an upcoming post.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
AirVenture 2014 advance tickets now available
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Advance purchase admission tickets and camping are now available for the 62nd annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which will be held July 28-Aug. 3 at Wittman Regional Airport. Daily and weekly admissions are available, as is the ability to join the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and receive the best possible admission […]
Pilot Mall to celebrate new HQ
LAKELAND, Florida — Pilot Mall will celebrate its new headquarters on the SUN ’n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Nov. 15-16 with an Open House during the “When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge.” Last year, some 120 aircraft flew in for the event — four times the number pre-registered. When Pigs Fly South […]
Page Field slates Aviation Day
FORT MYERS, Florida — Aviation Day 2013 will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at Page Field (FMY) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission and parking. Aviation Day is an annual community event hosted by the Lee County Port Authority with the purpose of increasing community awareness of Southwest Florida International Airport and […]
Blue Angels to perform at SUN ’n FUN
LAKELAND, Florida — The United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron the Blue Angels will be the featured performers at the 40th Annual SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, scheduled for April 1-6, 2014, at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. “After a year of sequestration and no military participation at airshows, SUN ’n FUN […]
SocialFlight partners with IMC Club
Where2 Interactive has formed a partnership with IMC Club, hosting the IMC Club’s online event calendar. In keeping with the spirit of aviation, the agreement was signed at 38,000 feet on a commercial flight to AOPA Summit earlier this month. The IMC Club is a membership based non-profit organization focused on promoting instrument flying, proficiency […]
Backcountry beauty
There are airplanes that are built for show, airplanes built for backcountry camping, and airplanes built for IFR cross-country flying. One of the best things about building your own airplane is that you can create a machine that fits all these categories. Gordon Anderson, from Silverthorn, Colo., has achieved this with his 2012 Sportsman 2+2. […]
COPPERSTATE prepares for takeoff
CASA GRANDE, ARIZ. — The 41st Annual COPPERSTATE Fly-In & Aviation Expo takes off Thursday, Oct. 24, with organizers noting that the weather is expected to be “nearly perfect” from Washington State, to Colorado, to Texas, to Southern California. In Casa Grande itself, it’ll be in the 80°s every day, with 0% chance of rain. […]
#NBAA13: Flying Musicians make first convention appearance
LAS VEGAS — For the first time, the Flying Musicians Association has a booth at the National Business Aviation Association Convention. If you’re at the show, visit FMA at booth #N525 and drop your business card in the bowl for a chance each day to win a music CD by founding member and San Diego […]