The Rocky Mountain Airshow, slated for Aug. 24-26 at The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colo., has added Kirby Chambliss and Patty Wagstaff to its 2012 lineup of performers. “We are thrilled to bring two of the most sought after aerobatic performers to Denver this year,” stated Jim Cimiluca, Event Chairman. “Kirby is a […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Take to the Skies AirFest prepares for takeoff
A festival of aviation featuring two days of aerobatic airshows takes to the skies at Mesquite Metro Airport (HQZ) in Texas Memorial Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. The Take to the Skies AirFest was previously known as the Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest. Debby Standefer, president of the Take to the […]
Reno Blue Ribbon Panel findings to be released Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 22, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) will release the findings and recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Review Panel, commissioned in January to review the National Championship Air Races and identify potential areas that could be changed or modified to further improve safety. On Friday, Sept. 16, the Reno Air Races experienced […]
Wanna go for a ride?
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Whenever someone asks…”Do you wanna go for a ride?”… I hope your default answer is yes. AeroMark‘s Thomas Hoff grabbed my elbow, pointed at Addison Pemberton’s Boeing Model 40C on his ramp and asked, “You wanna go for a ride?”. Uh, YEAH… Five minutes later, me, Tom and Ivy and Ginny […]
Tennessee EAA Steam Plant Fly-In slated
EAA Chapter 1343 and GTO Aviation are hosting a Tennessee Valley Regional Fly-In and Expo on Saturday June 23, at Sumner County Regional Airport (M33) in Gallatin. This all-day event will feature a pancake breakfast, live music, catered lunch, displays, vendors, educational sessions and plenty of airplanes. In honor of the “very useful landmark” two […]
Florida general aviation conference coming up
The Florida Aviation Trades Association’s Annual Conference & Trade Show, slated for June 11-13, will feature industry leaders, including AOPA’s Craig Fuller, NBAA’s Ed Bolen, Simon Caldecott of Piper Aircraft, Adam Miller of HangarChat.com, Jeff Kohlman, Aviation Management Consulting Group, and others that want to share pertinent information about general aviation. The event begins with […]
Season opener Splash-In slated
The Washington Seaplane Pilots Association will hold it season opener Splash-In May 19 at Lake Whatcom. Officials note this is a special occasion, long in the planning process, as a network of organizations have been putting together a plan where seaplanes could become an important part of the area’s emergency response resources. “Learn how the […]
Much ado about nothing
LeRoy Brown should hate me, but he doesn’t. He should at least be mad at me, but he isn’t — and for that I’m eternally grateful. You see, I met LeRoy in the worst of circumstances for an editor. We had published a story from a freelancer that told of the long-ago exploits of a […]
Aerobatic star Chambliss teams with GoPro
Kirby Chambliss, a five-time United States National Aerobatic Champion and two-time Red Bull Air Race World Champion, has struck a partnership with GoPro, which produces a line of cameras. The partnership is designed to showcase Kirby Chambliss’ aerobatic skills and footage of amazing views of the world. “I am thrilled to share my passion through […]