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Sparky Barnes

Marginal Aviation’s Marvelous First Ditch Fly-In

By Sparky Barnes · June 23, 2025 · 2 Comments

Marginal Aviation’s annual First Ditch Fly-In attracts the “movers and shakers” of vintage aviation.

An old-timey Carolina fly-in

By Sparky Barnes · May 23, 2025 · 8 Comments

When the owners of Bradford Field in North Carolina invited pilots to lunch, it turned into an old-timey fly-in.

C’mon, let’s go flying!

By Sparky Barnes · May 22, 2025 · 6 Comments

Years ago, the trajectory of a little girl’s life was changed dramatically when her Granddad said to her, “c’mon, let’s go flying!”

Airplanes all the time

By Sparky Barnes · April 7, 2025 · 6 Comments

The first pilot in her family, Karlee Jordan has immersed her life in aviation.

What’s not to love about Betty?

By Sparky Barnes · January 31, 2025 · 10 Comments

Airport Greeter Betty Easley’s devotion to all things aviation makes a lasting and positive impression upon aviators, with compliments about her posted on Foreflight and AirNav.com.

Beech Party celebrates 100 years of the Travel Air

By Sparky Barnes · November 11, 2024 · 1 Comment

The 100th anniversary of the Travel Air Manufacturing Company was heralded as a celebration milestone at the annual gathering of Beechcraft aircraft and it just so happened that a singular Travel Air made that history tangible.

Swifts gather in Gold Country

By Sparky Barnes · November 7, 2024 · 2 Comments

Sleek and shiny Swifts flew from near and far to attend the Swift West Coast Fly-In at Westover Field/Amador County Airport (KJAQ) in Jackson, California, in September 2024.

The grandeur of the Grassroots Fly-In

By Sparky Barnes · October 2, 2024 · 5 Comments

Brodhead Airport (C37) in Wisconsin is “A Home for Grassroots Aviation” in every sense. These lovely, well-cared-for grounds are home to the Midwest Antique Airplane Club’s (MAAC) private, members-only Grassroots Fly-In, which is held annually the weekend after Labor Day.

A heartwarming family reunion

By Sparky Barnes · November 2, 2023 ·

A dazzling array of shimmering Swifts adorned the ramp during the 2023 Swift National Fly-In. Held at the Swift Museum Foundation (SMF) at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee, it was a heartwarming reunion for the family of Swifters.

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