Sporty’s Annual Fly-In and Open House is set for Saturday, May 19, at Clermont County/Sporty’s Aiport (I69) in Ohio. Please share: Continue Reading →
Tora! Tora! Tora! at Oshkosh
Posted on April 29th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The “Tora! Tora! Tora!” aerial re-enactment of the events of Dec. 7, 1941 — one of the most dazzling warbird airshow performances flying today — will be part of the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh afternoon warbird shows for the first time... Continue Reading →
Familiar frame, different name
Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Meg Godlewski
For some planes, it’s the (air)frame, not the name, that sells it. Such is the case with the Polish-built AT-4, an airframe that was introduced to the American market a few years back as the Gobosh 700. Gobosh, which stands... Continue Reading →
Media promotion: The right — and wrong — way
Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Drew Steketee
As a 30-year industry PR man and promoter, I think I know something about media relations. Perhaps I’m kidding myself, but at least I was successful in my time. Recently, I encountered two general aviation examples of how — and... Continue Reading →
Oceano Airport Celebration coming up
Posted on April 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
An airport celebration will be held May 11-12 at Oceano Airport (L52) in California. Continue Reading →
‘FIFI’ dustup leaves more questions
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The truth is out there… somewhere. Last week, a proposed amendment to the House’s National Defense Authorization Act caused a bit of a firestorm. The proposed amendment from Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) would “bar the Department of Defense from loaning or gifting... Continue Reading →
‘Spooky’ at Virginia Festival of Flight
Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Janice Wood
An unusual AC-47D gunship of the Vietnam era, known as “Spooky,” will be part of the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight this coming weekend, April 28-29. Continue Reading →
Geico Skytypers launch 2012 airshow season
Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Janice Wood
As the airshow season kicks into high gear, the GEICO Skytypers begin their 2012 season at the Lauderdale Air Show in Florida April 28-29. Continue Reading →
Rare Junkers JU52 at this summer’s Oshkosh
Posted on April 23rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
A rare Junkers JU 52 tri-motor will be a main attraction along the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 flight line as part of the airplane’s North American tour. Continue Reading →
‘FIFI’ under attack
Posted on April 22nd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Congressman Michael Turner, an Ohio representative, is gunning to ground the only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress in the world, “FIFI.” The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and other leading organizations in the Warbird and general aviation communities are joining voices to... Continue Reading →
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