Pilots and non-pilots alike from throughout the northwest will be “flocking” to the Willapa Harbor Airport Saturday, July 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The promise of fresh succulent Willapa Bay Oysters beckons private pilots to the seventh annual Feed Fly-in and Oyster Feed sponsored by the EAA Willapa Harbor Pilots Association Chapter 1528. […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
P-51 Mustang, SB2C Helldiver rides available at AirVenture
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will fly its P-51 Mustang, “Red Nose,” and SB2C-5 Helldiver, “The Beast,” to Fond du Lac airport (KFLD) as part of the 2016 Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wis., from Monday July, 25 until Sunday July, 31. Rides will be available on both of these historic aircraft. The […]
Picture of the day: A little rain doesn’t stop the fun
Regular contributor Penny Hamilton submitted this photo and report from the annual fly-in and community breakfast held earlier this month at Granby/Grand County Airport-Emily Warner Field in Granby, Colo. She reports: “Rain grounded aircraft, but there was plenty of community support as almost as many pancakes were served up as last year and the silent […]
Riders sought for P-51 ‘Red Nose’ at Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Open House
TUSKEGEE, Alabama — Visitors may have an opportunity to fly in a P-51 Mustang, “Red Nose,” at the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Legacy Open House on Saturday, July 16. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing, based in Peachtree City, Ga., plans to bring its historic aircraft to Moton Field if at least two rides can […]
Air Racing From The Cockpit: A long flight to a short race (Part 2)
See Part 1 here. Dispatch from KEPH, Ephrata, Washington: I smell burning French toast. Yeah. There’s a hint of cinnamon mixed into the strong, pungent odor that’s filling the cockpit. This can’t be good. I scan my limited engine instruments. Nothing is out of the ordinary. My oil pressure is normal. My oil temp is good. […]
Infographic captures the epic proportions of Oshkosh
More than 10,000 aircraft and half a million flight enthusiasts make Wittman Regional Airport the busiest airfield in the world during the EAA’s annual AirVenture Oshkosh. This weeklong event, slated for July 25-31, draws visitors from more than 80 countries, many of whom fly in. In addition to daily air shows, the event also includes […]
Pictures of the Day: Pacific Coast Dream Machines thrills crowds
After an extended rainy season, thanks to El Nino, airshow fans in the San Francisco Bay area were eager for the show season to begin. One event that many, including myself, consider to be the “season opener” is the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show. Thousands of folks tie up traffic on the scenic coastal highway all […]
52nd annual Hayward Air Rally a hit
Winners of the 52nd Annual Hayward Air Rally, held June 23-26, were Tim Ronan and Michael Saboff in Race 24. This year’s destination was Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) in Nevada. The longest continually-held flying event of the type in North America, this proficiency challenge offers aviators the opportunity to demonstrate their airmanship skills of fuel planning […]
GlobalAir.com unveils Oshkosh fuel deals
The annual AirVenture fuel price specials have now been released by GlobalAir.com for pilots flying to and from Oshkosh. Each year, GlobalAir.com works with FBOs across the country to provide aviators with this resource, according to company officials. Some of the AirVenture fuel specials that visitors will find include $.50 discounts on 100LL, free overnight […]