Tim Larsen submitted this photo and note: “This 1940 Harlow PJC-2 graced us with a visit at the 2025 Sugarbush Fall Fly-In at Warren-Sugarbush Airport (0B7) in Warren, Vermont. It’s equipped with an original Air-Matic prop.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
From Music City to the STOL national finals
After 10 nationwide meets in 2025, beginning in April with the Swamp STOL in Jennings, Louisiana, the National STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) series wraps up with the Lonestar STOL and National Finals in Sulphur Springs Texas.
Video: Not your regular air show
“If the snarl of two dozen roaring warbirds wasn’t enough in the skies over Santa Maria, California, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at mid-day a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from nearby Vandenberg (Space Force Base) lit up the sky as air show visitors and participants watched in awe,” Fred said.
Video: Planes of Fame air show highlights
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video to YouTube of some of the action at the 2025 Planes of Fame Santa Maria Central Coast Airfest.
Picture of the Day: Dream big, girl!
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A Waco UPF-7 and young admirer at the Midwest Antique Airplane Club’s 2025 Grassroots Fly-In in Brodhead, Wisconsin.”
Impressive collection of aircraft at Palo Alto Airport Day
Airport Day at KPAO showcased everything from a $1 million Piaggo P.180 Avanti to warbirds to vintage Cessnas.
Save the Date: Oshkosh version
“EAA AirVenture is one of the aviation community’s major highlights each year, so announcing the dates for the next several years is important for enthusiasts around the world to begin planning their trips to Oshkosh,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Picture of the Day: High Sierra Fly-In
Jackie Burch submitted this photo and note: “Looking sharp after a rainy day at the 2025 High Sierra Fly-In on the Dead Cow Lakebed 60 miles north of Reno, with the bonfire glowing in the distance. Even with the magnitude of the mud, the good times kept rolling!”
Fun in the sun at KEIK
About 4,000 people enjoyed the 2025 Erie Air Fair at Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) in Colorado.