Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Just a few of nearly 30 beautiful Swifts during the 2026 Swift National Fly-In at Granbury, Texas. The Swift celebrates its 80th anniversary this year.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Picture of the Day: Sunrise at SUN ‘n FUN
David Poirier submitted this photo and note: “The B-25 Panchito frames the sunrise at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Drone Show to Illuminate Sky Above Air Force Museum
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton will host a free drone light show on June 26, 2026. Featuring 500 synchronized drones and live narration, “Lights Over Dayton” celebrates aviation history.
FlightSimExpo 2026 Prepares for Takeoff
FlightSimExpo 2026 takes off June 12-14 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with seminars, an exhibit hall, and more. Can’t travel to the show? You can buy online access.
The Value Of An Hour
Some pilots have 1,000 hours of experience. Some pilots have one hour of experience repeated 1,000 times. I’ve heard this claim throughout my career in general aviation. But is it true?
Finding Young Pilots to Fly Old Airplanes
At the 2026 Bradford Field Spring Fly-In, a remarkable collection of rare and vintage aircraft took to the skies. The Bradford’s mission is to invite a new generation of young, passionate pilots to take the controls of these classic airplanes.
Fly-In To Summer With Zenith
Zenith Aircraft’s annual Fly-In to Summer Open House is set for Saturday, June 20, at its kit factory in Mexico, Missouri
Celebrating the Swift’s 80th Anniversary in the Lone Star State
Aviation enthusiasts gathered in Granbury, Texas, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Globe Swift.
Gunfighter Skies: A Flag-Waving Start to Air Show Season in Idaho
The 2026 Idaho air show season officially kicked off at Mountain Home Air Force Base with the patriotic Gunfighter Skies air show.