If you hold off attending local aviation fly-ins, conferences and airshows so you can attend one of the “big ones,” like AirVenture or Sun ’n Fun, you are missing out. I’m back from the March 1-3 Montana Aviation Conference in... Continue Reading →
For airshows and other aviation events, local is the way to go
Posted on March 13th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
TICO Warbird Show suffers iffy weather, but still shines
Posted on March 12th, 2012 by Drew Steketee
The weekend wasn’t kind to the TICO Warbird Airshow. Showery weather plagued Florida’s east coast. Some complained online that warbird flying was thinner this year and a promised act didn’t appear. But for the dyed-in-wool military aviation aficionado, this was... Continue Reading →
New Jersey Aviation Conference slated
Posted on March 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The 2012 New Jersey State Aviation Conference will be held Friday, May 4, at Newark Liberty International Airport’s Administration Building, focusing on the way legal and regulatory issues that affect pilots, aircraft owners, and airport owners. Continue Reading →
Women in Aviation Conference sets records
Posted on March 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
With its largest attendance in a decade, the 23rd annual Women in Aviation Conference, held in Dallas, from March 8-10, featured dozens of companies and organizations that were actively recruiting new employees. Continue Reading →
Cain awarded Gold Pulaski for RAF service
Posted on March 11th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) reserves its highest award, called the Gold Pulaski, for those the board feels truly worthy. Jerry Cain of Lincoln, Montana has been “treasurer and director extraordinaire” since the RAF was formed, says RAF President John... Continue Reading →
Sign up for a spot on the Virginia Fly-in Parade of Flight
Posted on March 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
After 14 successful years, the Virginia Aviation Council is adding a crowd-pleasing flying event to its popular Virginia Regional Festival of Flight. Surveys have shown that attendees want to see more aircraft in flight, so this year a Directed Parade... Continue Reading →
Sun ‘n Fun warbirds judging suspended for 2012
Posted on March 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
A decline in recent years of participation in the warbird aircraft judging program at the Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida, has prompted officials to suspend the program in 2012. According to officials from the Warbirds... Continue Reading →
Steve Miller Band to rock out Oshkosh
Posted on March 11th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Steve Miller Band will play at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Monday, July 23, for the opening night concert, presented by Ford Motor Company. Continue Reading →
Students at Flabob to speak with astronauts
Posted on March 7th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Jurupa Valley, CA – Middle and high school students at the Tom Wathen Center located on Historic Flabob Airport in Jurupa Valley (near Riverside) are preparing to talk to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. The live question-and-answer session... Continue Reading →
Banyan to host Customer Appreciation Day
Posted on March 7th, 2012 by Ben Sclair
Fort Lauderdale, FLA. – Banyan Pilot Shop located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport will host its sixth annual customer appreciation day, Saturday, April 7, from 11 am – 2 pm rain or shine. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, prize... Continue Reading →
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