Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo with a note: “Sullivan Vande Voort, 17, and his brother, Meyer Vande Voort, 12, took the Piper Cub around the patch in honor of their fly-in friend, Clifford Hatz. Clifford, the son of the late John Hatz, passed away unexpectedly June 27, 2026. He was widely known throughout the antique aviation community for his exceptional craftsmanship restoring fabric-covered airplanes. More than that, he was a fixture at fly-ins, a generous friend, and someone genuinely loved by all who knew him.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Garmin Pilot Enhances Oshkosh FISK Arrival Features
Garmin has released an update for the Garmin Pilot mobile app, introducing a redesigned Flights page to streamline mission planning, as well as enhancements to the FISK VFR Arrival procedure for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
New Free App Helps You Navigate AirVenture
Maximize your EAA AirVenture Oshkosh experience with the new free AWEROK app. Designed by a pilot, the app offers a live GPS map, personalized event recommendations, and a schedule to help you spend less time planning and more time enjoying the show.
Carbon Cub ULT: New Turboprop Backcountry Aircraft
Discover CubCrafters’ new turbine-powered Carbon Cub ULT, the first U.S. turboprop eligible for Sport Pilots under the FAA’s upcoming MOSAIC rules.
Vintage Airplanes Collide During Air Show
Probable Cause: The Great Lakes pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.
Homebuilt Texas Spirit: The TexZens Take Over Ranger Airfield
The TexZens, a Facebook group for Zenith homebuilt aircraft owners in Texas, recently hosted its inaugural fly-in at the historic Ranger Airfield. From barrel racing to short-field landing competitions, this perfect blend of modern experimental aviation and timeless grass-strip charm proved that the TexZen community is here to stay.
Pistons and Props
Classic cars and classic airplanes are an unbeatable combination. Park them together on the fairway-smooth turf at Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, and you have a world class event.
Good Neighbor Day Returns to KPDK in 2026
Following a one-year hiatus, the Good Neighbor Day Air Show returns to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in September 2026. This expanded full-day celebration will feature an air show, including a night air show, and a new STEM Expo.
First Ditch: A Pleasing Plethora of Planes and People
A record-breaking number of airplanes flew in to Le Sueur Municipal Airport in Minnesota for Marginal Aviation’s 2026 First Ditch Fly-In.