The Washington Seaplane Pilots Association will hold it season opener Splash-In May 19 at Lake Whatcom. Officials note this is a special occasion, long in the planning process, as a network of organizations have been putting together a plan where... Continue Reading →
Much ado about nothing
Posted on May 13th, 2012 by Janice Wood
LeRoy Brown should hate me, but he doesn’t. He should at least be mad at me, but he isn’t — and for that I’m eternally grateful. You see, I met LeRoy in the worst of circumstances for an editor. We... Continue Reading →
Aerobatic star Chambliss teams with GoPro
Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Janice Wood
Kirby Chambliss, a five-time United States National Aerobatic Champion and two-time Red Bull Air Race World Champion, has struck a partnership with GoPro, which produces a line of cameras. The partnership is designed to showcase Kirby Chambliss’ aerobatic skills and... Continue Reading →
Only flying B-29 returns to Oshkosh
Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Commemorative Air Force’s iconic Boeing B-29 bomber FIFI – the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world – will return to Oshkosh this year to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012. Continue Reading →
Warbirds to tour Eastern U.S.
Posted on May 7th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Commemorative Air Force’s famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, “FIFI” — the only remaining flying example of the aircraft in the world — will return to the eastern U.S. for a four-week tour. The B-29 will be joined by an... Continue Reading →
Canadian Skyhawks to make their Oshkosh debut
Posted on May 7th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Canadian SkyHawks parachute team, the official skydiving team of the Canadian Forces, will make its first appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2012 with performances during the daily afternoon air show. Continue Reading →
Oshkosh NOTAM now online
Posted on May 6th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The FAA has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 60th annual fly-in convention July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Continue Reading →
Nominations for Air Show Hall of Fame open
Posted on May 6th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation is looking for nominations for the Air Show Hall of Fame. Continue Reading →
Virginia Festival of Flight smacked by storms
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 by GAN Staff
After a very dry and near record high average temperature in Virginia in March and on much of the East Coast, Mother Nature decided to make up for the dearth of rain with clouds, rain and storms arriving at Suffolk... Continue Reading →
Warbirds Over Whiteside slated
Posted on May 3rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Warbirds Over Whiteside will be held at the Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill., July 20-22. Owners of all types of warbird-type airplanes are invited to share in the festivities and comradry. To register your aircraft for our event,... Continue Reading →
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