Even after the Congress enacted legislation that enabled the FAA to fully fund air traffic services, the agency is asking the Experimental Aircraft Association to cover some of the costs for its AirVenture operations, including air traffic controllers’ travel, per diems, and overtime, which had traditionally been covered by the FAA. “This issue is significantly […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Sporty’s Fly-In draws enthusiastic crowds
Sporty’s Ninth Annual Fly-In went off without a hitch last Saturday despite the all-day threat of thunderstorms. About 100 aircraft made the trip to Ohio’s Clermont County Airport (I69), coming from as far away as Virginia, Maryland and Michigan. “We’re thrilled with the number of attendees, especially from the local community” says Sporty’s President Michael […]
Star of Disney’s Planes to appear at Oshkosh
The star of Disney’s “Planes,” the animated feature set to be released this summer, will be featured at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh during the airshow. Playing the role of Dusty in the airshow performances is Texas-based aerial applicator Rusty Lindeman, who customized one of his own Air Tractor AT-301 airplanes to match Dusty’s paint […]
Past president of SUN ’n FUN passes
Lyle Flagg, a SUN ‘n FUN pioneer, board member and volunteer, passed away Tuesday, May 21, in Brandon, Fla. He was 85. Born Jan. 13, 1928, in Fayette, Maine, he was a Navy veteran of World War II and received his bachelors and masters degrees from University of Maine. Mr. Flagg moved with his wife […]
Just Aircraft hosts fly-in despite bad weather
Walhalla, SC – Just Aircraft hosted about 20 aircraft last week-end at its factory homecoming for Highlander and SuperSTOL builders. “We had about 20 aircraft and would have doubled that number if the weather had cooperated,” said Troy Woodland, Designer of the Highlander and SuperSTOL. “But those who came were enthusiastic and appreciated the activities we […]
Who turned out the lights?
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Mylar balloons stuck in power lines caused a power outage for 5,800 north Idaho Falls residents, including all of us in the AeroMark hangar, home to the 3rd annual Idaho Aviation Expo. Everyone took the power outage in stride and the power came back on about 12:30 pm. Luckily, all twelve display aircraft were already inside […]
Open House slated at L45
EAA Chapter 71 will hold its annual Open House and fly-in Saturday, June 1, at Bakersfield Municipal Airport (L45). All aircraft are welcome, according to organizers. The event will include Harmon Rocket Reunion. On display are expected to be experimentals, sailplanes, helicopters, and kids activities, including a Young Eagles rally. Also scheduled are seminars for […]
New Orleans FBO hosts B-17
NEW ORLEANS – Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, an FBO at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, will host the Texas Raiders, an authentically restored World War II B-17 Bomber owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force, on the weekend of June 1-2. This special warbird will be with Hawthorne Global at its newly renovated facility […]
San Carlos Airport Day set
San Carlos Airport (SQL) in California will hold San Carlos Airport Day on Saturday, June 22, from 10 am to 3 pm. This free event features aircraft displays, exhibitors and vendors, activities and airplane rides for kids, food trucks, and airport tours. The San Carlos Airport manager, along with volunteers from the San Carlos Airport […]