Sheltair, located at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, has been selected as the official FBO to the 52nd Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, being held October 27-31, 2011.” The boat show is the largest in the U.S. “Every year differs in expected traffic throughout the show. Normally we get in anywhere between 45-60 arrivals per day […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
The sky’s the limit at GMU
Long South Carolina’s busiest general aviation airport, the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) is moving deliberately for future growth, according to a report at JournalWatchdog.com. To showcase its facilities, next Saturday, Oct. 29, the airport hosts the first Southeast Aviation Show, a trade show of aircraft vendors that will grow over the years, its sponsor, the […]
‘Sentimental Journey’ to offer rides at Copperstate
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Arizona Wing Aviation Museum will be offering rides in “Sentimental Journey,” a restored B-17G Flying Fortress, at the 39th annual Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Oct. 20-22. Rides on the B-17 start at $425 per person, certainly not pocket change. But, as CAF spokesman […]
Celebrating 40 years at Antique Airfield
The annual invitational Antique Airplane Association (AAA) fly-in every Labor Day weekend is a closely-held tradition for hundreds of aviators. Through the years, it has evolved into an exciting-yet-relaxing “old home week” — providing a respite from the frenetic pace of the world. It’s a terrific place to see antique, vintage (including homebuilts), and classic […]
Second annual Grass Strip Foundation Fly-In slated
The second annual Grass Strip Foundation Fly-In/Open House will be held Saturday Oct. 22 at Berg Park Aerodrome (9GA2) in Midway, Georgia. The Grass Strip Foundation is an educational and preservation foundation dedicated to vintage, experimental and general aviation aircraft, educating the “uninformed about the joys, practicalities and necessities of aircraft in our modern society […]
Bombers take to the skies at AIRSHO
The 2011 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AIRSHO is this weekend in Midland, Texas, and this year, the CAF will be darkening the skies with the massive bombers of World War II and today. “This year is all about the bombers,” said CAF Colonel/Volunteer AIRSHO Chairman Gena Linebarger. “No other show in the country can feature […]
Southeast Aviation Show expected to land a crowd
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) expects a large turnout for its first Southeast Aviation Show, SCAA President Eric Ramsdell said recently. The keynote speaker will be Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Craig Fuller. Fuller will address the latest issues facing general aviation. “With the recent FAA shutdown, new proposed taxes on aircraft […]
Fly-In and Help Out
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, pilots are invited to join in Bahamas Habitat’s upcoming Fly-In & Help Out weekend Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The organization is extending an open invitation to all interested aircraft owners and pilots to join this mission, which benefits the disaster relief and habitat repair operations of […]
Scottsdale Air Fair returns
The Scottsdale Air Fair will return to the Scottsdale Airport [Arizona] on November 5 and 6. The air fair was canceled in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks ten years ago. Hosted by the City of Scottsdale, the air fair supports the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and other community organizations.