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.
‘FIFI’ under attack
April 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
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 oppose an amendment proposed by Turner to the House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) that, if allowed to pass, would have a devastating effect on civilian operated historic military aircraft, CAF officials said.
Bonanza owners to hold convention during AOPA Expo
April 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
The American Bonanza Society (ABS) annual convention will be held in conjunction with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, Calif., Oct. 11-13.
Arizona Aircraft Expo in the works
April 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Arizona’s aircraft dealers are working together to create the 4th Annual Arizona Aircraft Expo, where the latest models of general aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue.
Warbird community rises to meet threat
April 19, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the Warbirds of America are joining with the Commemorative Air Force, Collings Foundation, and other warbird groups in opposition of a proposed amendment to the House National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310) that could have a devastating effect on the fleet of civilian-operated historic military aircraft.
LSA news from Sun ’n Fun continues
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Splogger (Sport Pilot Blogger) Dan Johnson continues his recap of Sun ’n Fun, with this installment reporting some news from the show:
Tuscaloosa Airshow thrills
April 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By BOB JAQUES
To college football fans, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is home of the famous Crimson Tide 2011 National Champions, but to aviation enthusiasts, Tuscaloosa is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing regional airshows in the country.
This year’s airshow, held March 31 and April 1, was the best, so far, [Read more...]
Lauderdale Air Show returns
April 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After a five year hiatus, the Lauderdale Air Show returns to Fort Lauderdalen April 28 – 29.
Team RV to make first Oshkosh appearance
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Team RV, the world’s largest airshow team that combines precision formation flying and formation aerobatics, makes its first Oshkosh appearance this summer at EAA AirVenture, slated for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.
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