Renowned air show announcer Danny Clisham has been selected as an Honorary Golden Knight by the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the Golden Knights Alumni Association. The honor was presented during a ceremony at the 2017 Golden Knights Reunion in Fayetteville, N.C., on Dec. 16, 2017. “Danny is a treasured friend and supporter […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Rare British aircraft among classic jets coming to Oshkosh 18
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Some of the oldest jet aircraft in existence will be flying over the flightline at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 as the world’s largest fly-in brings together a rarely-seen gathering of these early jets. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 23-29, 2018, at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Ford Tri-Motor flights at Sebring Sport Aviation Expo
SEBRING, Florida — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Ford Tri-Motor will be a featured attraction at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, slated for Jan. 24-27, 2018, at Sebring Regional Airport. EAA Heartland Chapter 1240 has been chosen to host one of the stops on this year’s EAA Ford Tri-Motor tour. Viewing the aircraft is free. Rides […]
Video: Flying a MiG-17 at Oshkosh
Ever wonder what it would be like to fly a MiG-17? How about flying one at Oshkosh? In this recently posted video, you get to join pilot Jeff Kaney in the cockpit of his MiG-17 Fresco as he performs low-level fly-bys during the daily airshows at the 2017 EAA AirVenture.
Video: Lan Roberts Sky Circus circa 1970
In the early fall of 1970, Seattle radio personality Lan Roberts and radio station KOL presented the Lan Roberts Sky Circus air show at the now-defunct Issaquah Skyport. These rare vintage 8mm movies – from the Airailimages YouTube channel – captured the day, starting with a couple passes by radio-controlled model airplanes followed by full-size […]
Blue Angels to headline Myrtle Beach air show
The first air show in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in more than a decade will take off April 28-29, 2018, at the Myrtle Beach International Airport, with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining the show. “Horry County Department of Airports is excited to partner with JLC Air Show Management and welcome the Wings Over Myrtle Beach […]
One Week Wonder plane returns to Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The One Week Wonder project, where a complete airplane is built over a seven-day period, is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2018. The 66th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh July 23-29, 2018. This time, the airplane will be a […]
Run the Runway at 6B6
By JAMES E. ELLIS Minute Man Air Field is a thriving general aviation airport about 25 miles west-northwest of Boston, mostly in Stow, Massachusetts. Owned by Don and Nancy McPherson, the airport has always tried to be open and inviting to the public. It starts with Nancy’s Airfield Café, an airport restaurant run by Nancy […]
LA County Air Show to celebrate Skunk Works
The Los Angeles County Air Show (LACAS) will be held March 24-25, 2018, at General William J. Fox Airfield (KWJF) in Lancaster, California. This year’s theme — “First, Fastest and Farthest” — applauds the impact that the Antelope Valley has had in shaping the aeronautical industry, including the 75th snniversary year of Lockheed Martin Company’s […]