By Frederick A. Johnsen Two venerated heroes of World War II — the Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber and the North American Aviation B-25 Mitchell bomber — were honored during the 2016 Warbird Roundup at Nampa, Idaho, Aug. 27-28. Hosted by Warhawk Air Museum at its growing site on the Nampa airport, the sixth annual Warbird Roundup […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Video: AeroShell Aerobatic Team 360VR Experience launched at Oshkosh
Launched at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team 360Virtual Reality film was experienced by more than 1,600 visitors to the AeroShell Booth. This was the first time that a simulated flight with the team, while performing in formation during an airshow, has ever been produced. Check it out below.
DeLand Showcase seeks forum presenters
The first annual DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase will be “open for business” in a little more than two months, with the inaugural event slated for Nov. 3-5 at Florida’s DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED). Since the close of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, nearly all of the Showcase’s 100 indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces have been filled, ensuring […]
Picture of the day: A Top Cub’s mini-me
Tom Snow sent in this photo of a Top Cub and its “mini-me” RC model at the Oshkosh Seaplane Base during AirVenture 2016.
Pictures of the day: AirVenture roundup
As August draws to a close, there are still plenty of AirVenture 2016 photos we haven’t shared, so here are a few from frequent contributor Bill Walker.
Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display Day Saturday
SocialFlight.com‘s Event of the Week is the monthly Antique Aircraft Display Day at Frazer Lake Airpark (1C9) in Hollister, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pilots flying in are advised to use caution, as traffic is higher than normal. If radio equipped, announce on CTAF 123.05. Visitor parking is southeast of the parallel […]
Picture of the day: Waiting to depart AirVenture
Tom Snow captured this shot at AirVenture 2016 of Lex Thistlethwaite of Sunset, La., waiting on an IFR clearance at his newly-purchased Lancair Legacy.
Midwest LSA Expo slated for September
The Midwest LSA Expo returns to Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) in Mt. Vernon, Ill., Sept. 8-10. Touted as “The Place to be for Light Aviation This Fall,” the Expo will boast more than 40 Light-Sport Aircraft, including Part 103, STOL (Short Take off and Land) and Gyroplanes, according to organizers. Attendees can also shop […]
Epic Fuels sponsors Reno racer
EPIC Fuels, a fuel supplier in the general and commercial aviation industries, is now a sponsor of professional aerobatic pilot and competitive air race pilot Anthony Oshinuga as he prepares to compete in the 2016 Reno Air Races and at the U.S. National Aerobatic Competition in Sherman, Texas. Oshinuga, based out of The Jet Center, an […]