The 2022 Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO wrapped up March 10 after four days that brought more than 13,000 people from 72 countries to Dallas.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
High winds hamper crowds at Cactus Fly-In
High winds prohibited some planes from coming in to the 64th annual Cactus Fly-In and Hot Rod Show, held March 5, 2022, at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona, “yet dozens did show up along with several show cars,” says Glenn Brasch of AirportCourtesyCars.com and a frequent contributor of photographs to General Aviation News.
New flight ops team for Reno
The new flight operations team replaces Tony “Bear” Grady, who resigned to pursue political interests. The three members of the team are all long-time volunteers at the Reno Air Races.
Picture of the Day: The ultimate toy box
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “This is always a good place to go to get out of the rain storms that come through every year at EAA AirVenture. We can spend the whole day at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh.”
Swiss pilots on around-the-world flight make pit stop in Texas
The globe-hopping Diamond DA50 RG will also be part of Premier Aircraft Sales’ exhibit during the US Aircraft Expo, March 4-5, at Addison Airport (KADS) in Addison, Texas.
Take a trip back to World War II in Panchito
For one day only, the B-25 Mitchell bomber, “Panchito,” will be giving rides at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) in Florida.
Blue Line Aviation opens new facility at KJNX
The new facility at Johnston Regional Airport (KJNX) in Smithfield, North Carolina, features a new DA40/DA42 convertible Diamond simulator.
Picture of the Day: A Legend flying into the sunset
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “William Legend flying up and over and into the sunset during the 2021 High Sierra Fly-In.”
Pictures of the Day: Double duty
“Both of the country’s premiere military flight teams on the same ramp at the Kansas City Airshow in July 2021. The Blue Angels were the scheduled headliners, but the week of the airshow, the Thunderbirds asked to also fly at the show. What a treat it was for all of us attending to see both of these teams at the same venue!”