The Commemorative Air Force’s iconic Boeing B-29 bomber FIFI – the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will return to Oshkosh this year to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. The B-29 joins the largest annual gathering of vintage warbirds in the world during the show, which takes place July […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
The engines of AERO Part II
Your blogger briefly mentioned the engines on display at AERO Friedrichshafen 2012 in a previous report on April 22. With Europe’s largest general aviation show now two weeks past, I thought it was time to provide a few more details. With the previous two shows having focused great attention on electric propulsion, AERO organizers wisely […]
Warbirds to tour Eastern U.S.
The Commemorative Air Force’s famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, “FIFI” — the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world — will return to the eastern U.S. for a four-week tour. The B-29 will be joined by an equally rare B-24 Liberator, “Diamond Lil,” and an actual combat veteran P-51 Mustang from the […]
Canadian Skyhawks to make their Oshkosh debut
The Canadian SkyHawks parachute team, the official skydiving team of the Canadian Forces, will make its first appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2012 with performances during the daily afternoon air show. This year’s Oshkosh is slated for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The SkyHawks will be performing Friday-Sunday, July 27-29, at […]
Oshkosh NOTAM now online
The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 60th annual fly-in convention July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The NOTAM, which is in effect July 20-30, outlines procedures for the many types of aircraft that fly to Oshkosh […]
Nominations for Air Show Hall of Fame open
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was created in 1995 to recognize those who made significant contributions to the air show industry. It is currently home to more than 45 heroes and legends representing the pilots, stunt people, […]
Virginia Festival of Flight smacked by storms
After a very dry and near record high average temperature in Virginia in March and on much of the East Coast, Mother Nature decided to make up for the dearth of rain with clouds, rain and storms arriving at Suffolk Executive Airport on Saturday afternoon, the first day of the Virginia Festival of Flight. About […]
Warbirds Over Whiteside slated
Warbirds Over Whiteside will be held at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill., July 20-22. Owners of all types of warbird-type airplanes are invited to share in the festivities and comradry. To register your aircraft for our event, or to find out more information, go to WarbirdsOverWhiteside.com.
Marysville Army Airfield to celebrate 70th anniversary
Olivehurst, Calif. — The theme of the June 8-10 Golden West Regional Fly-In & Airshow at Yuba County Airport (MYV) is, “Keeping the Spirit Alive – Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Marysville Army Airfield.” The 70th Anniversary of Camp Beale and the Doolittle Raid will also be recognized. Pilots of all types of aircraft from Light Sport […]