POWAY, Calif. — Airport tenants, local families, San Diego County Airports and Delkin Devices, a local manufacturer in Poway, are once again partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to bring the event back to Ramona Airport for the... Continue Reading →
Oldest Fly-in Breakfast Club to land at GMU
Posted on December 3rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
On the morning of Sunday, Dec. 9, The South Carolina Breakfast Club will be landing at the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU). They have been traveling to airports, in and right around South Carolina, since 1938, ceasing meetings only during World... Continue Reading →
Advance tickets go on sale for EAA AirVenture 2013
Posted on December 3rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Advance purchase admission tickets are now available for the 61st annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh” The week-long 2013 event will be held July 29-Aug. 4 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Continue Reading →
The 12 Flights of Christmas
Posted on December 2nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. – The SUN ’n FUN staff and Board of Directors have spoken directly with Santa and SUN ’n FUN has been added to the Elf Team from the North Pole! Twelve lucky children will... Continue Reading →
1 million airshow fans can’t be wrong
Posted on November 29th, 2012 by GAN Staff
STORY AND PHOTOS By HAYMAN TAM Over 1 million spectators flocked to San Francisco in October to enjoy the Fleet Week festivities and watch the airshow that is the highlight of the event (although the America’s Cup attendees may have... Continue Reading →
When Pigs Fly South to SUN ’n FUN
Posted on November 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Fla. — The grounds at SUN ‘n FUN will look very different “When Pigs Fly South” on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Classic cars, show motorcycles and vintage aircraft will surround more than... Continue Reading →
Tom Schad’s signature look
Posted on November 27th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
It’s not unusual to see a leather A2 flight jacket at AirVenture, but when it comes to a unique A2, Tom Schad of Gainesville, Texas, may have the granddaddy of them all. Schad is the proud owner of a customized... Continue Reading →
SUN ’n FUN hires Executive Director of Education
Posted on November 27th, 2012 by Janice Wood
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, Florida — SUN ’n FUN has named Lori Bradner Executive Director of Education, charged with leading the transition of the Florida Air Museum “as it becomes a world class, aviation-based, interactive educational experience,” officials said. Continue Reading →
The origin of White Lightning
Posted on November 25th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
One of the best parts about interviewing someone about their airplane is that after the story is published, someone who has additional information about the airframe will often send a note. After his Ercoupe “White Lightning” was featured in General... Continue Reading →
TBM annual gathering breaks records
Posted on November 19th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The ninth convention of the the TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) surpassed all previous records with the presence of 95 TBM 700s and TBM 850s for its annual gathering, which was held this year at Amelia Island, Florida. Continue Reading →
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