Air show pioneer William W. “Pappy” Kobelt, the Thrasher Brothers, and lifelong performer Eddie Andreini are the 2013 inductees into the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation Hall of Fame. Andreini (pictured) has performed in nearly 1,000 air shows over a period just shy of 50 years, flying a customized Russian Yak, a modified 500-hp […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Harrison Ford to receive humanitarian award at NBAA2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present actor and pilot Harrison Ford with the NBAA’s Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership at the Opening General Session of the association’s 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas on Oct. 22. In addition to his work as an outspoken champion […]
Going to NBAA? There’s an app for that
The NBAA2013 Mobile App is now available for the iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones. Powered by FollowMe and created by Core-Apps LLC, the free app will allow attendees to prepare for the show Oct. 22-24 in Las Vegas. It also will serve as a useful reference all year long, NBAA officials note. The NBAA2013 Mobile […]
Copperstate prepares for takeoff
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Since 1971, Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo has been a great place to see a diverse blend of aircraft in action, attend informative workshops, and check out the latest aviation products. It has grown by about 10% a year since it was established. In 2013 it attracted more than 500 aircraft and […]
Wings and Wheels fundraiser at OXB
On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Wings and Wheels display and competition will be held at the Ocean City Municipal Airport (OXB) to raise funds for the maintenance and care of the Huey memorial display. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will have motor vehicles and aircraft on display, food vendors, beer […]
Continuing a family tradition
More than 30 years ago, Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) taught his son Perry to fly in the family’s 1954 Grumman Tiger. Perry’s first cross-country flight after he soloed was to Oshkosh, his dad sitting proudly in the seat beside him. Fast forward to this year’s Oshkosh and Inhofe, a regular at Oshkosh no matter what […]
California Dreamin’
By Mitch Latting and Jolie Lucas California Dreamin’, the California Pilots Association (CalPilots) Annual Meeting, is coming to the San Luis Jet Center (KSBP), Oct. 18-19. Beginning Friday evening, $5 wine tasting will be offered by Tolosa Winery. In addition, there is a Beach Burger Fry, provided by The Central Coast Smokers. Speakers for the […]
Company’s survey at NBAA will aid breast cancer research
AUGUSTA, Kan. — GlobalParts.aero, a provider of aftermarket parts and services, will survey its customers and prospective customers during the upcoming National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas, promising to donate $1 for every survey completed to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “We have ordered pink shirts to wear at NBAA as a show […]
The Heart Of Texas Airshow debuts Saturday
WACO, Texas — The Heart of Texas Airshow will make its debut Saturday, Sept. 28, at Texas State Technical College Waco Airport (CNW), featuring aerobatic performances, jet cars, warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. The first airshow to take place in Waco in seven years, The Heart of Texas Airshow includes appearances by Justin Lewis and his […]