WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued aviation safety alert SA-053, highlighting aviation safety issues pilots may face arriving at major fly-in events. The safety alert comes in advance of two major fly-in events — the April 5-10 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Florida, and the July 25- 31 Experimental […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
100 years of Coast Guard aviation to be honored at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — A century of aircraft used to save lives and protect freedom will be highlighted at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, as the world’s largest aviation fly-in salutes 100 years of U.S. Coast Guard aviation and celebrates its men, women, and aircraft. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft […]
First Super Legend landing on a pickup truck by Greg Koontz Airshows this weekend
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS – American Legend Aircraft Company reports the first scheduled performance of a Super Legend HP aircraft landing on a pickup truck will be this weekend. Greg Koontz Airshows will perform at Luke Air Force Base near Glendale, Ariz., during its 75 Years of Airpower airshow April 2-3,. This will be the first public performance […]
Cockrell to be inducted Into NAFI Flight Instructor Hall of Fame
The National Association of Flight Instructors reports that Jerald D. Cockrell will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame in ceremonies at SUN ‘n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, next week.The induction ceremonies are scheduled to take place during the NAFI Member Dinner on Wednesday evening, April 6. Cockrell, of Stevensville, Montana, is president of Cocluell […]
Frazier Lake Airpark Antique Aircraft Display Day
Join the folks at Frazier Lake Airpark in Hollister, Calif., this Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for their monthly antique aircraft display day. With a 2,500-foot turf runway, the Cubs, Stinsons, Cessna 180s and Stearmans are all right at home. Pilots flying in: Please use caution, as more traffic than normal will […]
Hayward Air Rally names EAA scholarship winners
HAYWARD, Calif. — The Hayward Air Rally has selected two teenagers to receive fully-paid scholarships, including tuition and roundtrip airfare, to the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Advanced Air Academy summer 2016 program. In partnership with local chapters of the EAA, the Hayward Air Rally chose David Serate of Reno, Nevada, a student at The Davidson Academy, and Aum […]
ICON A5 to be auctioned off for Young Eagles
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — ICON Aircraft is offering one of its new amphibious light-sport aircraft for auction at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association‘s Gathering of Young Eagles during this year’s AirVenture. The July 28 Gathering of Eagles is part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the 64th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, which will be held […]
Planning for Rhinebeck Aerodrome gala moves ahead
RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Planning for the Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum’s Spirit of the Aerodrome Gala is moving ahead, with organizers noting it will be the most elaborate event the Aerodrome has undertaken to kick off an airshow season. The gala will be centered around the Aerodrome’s recently completed reproduction of Charles Lindbergh’s famed Spirit of St. […]
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN has once again partnered with aviation job website JSfirm.com to present the the third annual SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair, which will take place during this year’s fly-in. The career fair will be held Wednesday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Florida Air Museum. Recruiters will be onsite […]