More than a half century later, David Wiebe is still flying the Piel Emeraude his father built from plans — and there’s a good chance the homebuilt will be flying well into the future, perhaps introducing another generation of Wiebes to the sky.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Registration opens for FlightSimExpo
The expo offers both in person and virtual attendance to those interested in flight simulation. It will feature an exhibit hall, panel discussions, and two days of presentations from airline pilots, dispatchers, accident investigators, air traffic controllers, flight simulation developers, and an F-35 test pilot.
AirVenture 2021 will look much different, thanks to the pandemic
The pandemic is changing a lot at EAA AirVenture 2021, including the cancellation of several events where social distancing is not possible, including the Monday night concert, the Runway 5K, and large corporate events and receptions.
Picture of the Day: Slipping on by on LSD
Chuck Lee submitted this photo and note: “Returning home to Indiana from an International Comanche Society fly-in in western Wisconsin, weather forced my wife and I to fly east to Milwaukee, then south along the Lake Michigan shore line, then under O’Hare’s TCA. Those of us a certain age will understand the photo title. All others go to iTunes songs for Lake Shore Drive by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah. There is no better way to slip on by on LSD than in our Comanche.”
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering moving to Palmer
The popular Alaska event moves from Anchorage to the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer and will take place May 8-9, 2021.
Virginia, Texas locations for AOPA Showcases
The one-day events will be an opportunity for pilots to explore exhibits and new aircraft displays, and a chance for aviation companies to showcase their latest gear.
KLEE Splash-In a success
The second annual Splash-In at the new seaplane base at Leesburg International Airport in Florida brought in more than 40 seaplanes.
Heli-Expo 2021 canceled
“While some in our industry have urged us to carry on with the show, the majority have recently expressed discomfort with the logistics involved in business travel at this time.”
Picture of the Day: Listening to the roosters
Michael Slavin submitted this photo and note: “Friday evening, Jan. 15, 2021, at the 2021 X06 Fly-In at Arcadia Municipal Airport in Florida. Listening to the roosters near my Cessna 182T.”