SEATTLE — The steady rumble of World War II bomber flight operations will resonate at The Museum of Flight July 1-4, while a group of four historic aircraft is based here for public rides and tours. Ground tours and flights will be available in the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator and B-25 Mitchell bombers, and a dual-control […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Biggest year yet for FlightSimCon
FlightSimCon 2016 welcomed 520 attendees, along with 24 exhibitors, 30 sponsors, and 24 speakers, to the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., at Bradley International Airport on June 11-12. The biggest year yet for the annual flight simulation and aviation conference, FlightSimCon attracted a mix of pilots and aviation enthusiasts from more than 40 […]
Reno racing seminar attracts record crowd
RENO — The 19th annual National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar (PRS), held June 15-18 at the Reno Stead Airport, hosted a record 79 airplanes and 130 participants, including students, instructors and certified pilots. PRS is a qualifying and safety seminar for pilots new to the National Championship Air Races. “We are beyond excited to […]
Pictures of the day: Smoky Mountain Air Show
“Captain Hal” sent in these photos captured at the Smoky Mountain Air Show in Knoxville, Tenn., April 16-17. The first airshow in 11 years, it was “amazing to watch,” he reports. “The pictures don’t do the show justice at all,” he continued. “The sounds, feelings, and smells just don’t come across in the pictures. The […]
Aerox to provide free oxygen refresher at Oshkosh
Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems will provide a free Oxygen Refresher during EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 25-31. During the show if you are feeling a bit tired, sluggish or just in need of an energy boost, visit the Shaw Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems Booth Number 2130 in Exhibit Hangar B, Aisle B, for […]
Warbirds flock to Front Range Airport
By Jonathan Apfelbaum Spring time in Colorado — when thoughts turn to shaking off the winter’s snow and getting back into flying after the chilly winter. Years ago there had been a Classic Car and Aircraft Fly-in at Front Range Airport (KFTG), although it had gradually languished and faded away. As the airport has been on the […]
Heaven’s Landing airshow and concert this Saturday
SocialFlight’s Event of the Week is the Heaven’s Landing Airshow and Concert, slated for this Saturday, June 25, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Heaven’s Landing, an airpark in Clayton, Georgia, will once again present an evening of aerobatic flying and live music. Seating is festival style, so bring your folding chairs and blankets, organizers advise. This year’s […]
Aircraft of Desert Storm/Desert Shield to gather at Oshkosh
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The aircraft of Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield, which formed one of the largest air power operations in history, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2016 for a look back 25 years after this massive undertaking. The 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in will take place July 25-31 at […]
Video: Diamond Lil to kick off CAF Airpower History Tour
DALLAS — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-24 Liberator “Diamond Lil” will lead the CAF AirPower History Tour and a squadron of historic aircraft to a landing at a patriotic celebration and veterans’ fundraiser at Branson Airport, Missouri, Sept. 2-4. The CAF AirPower History Tour brings the sights, sounds and stories of World War II aviation to […]