When the Red Bull Air Race World Championship kicked off March 11 in Abu Dhabi, officials with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) were on hand to ensure all went smoothly. “These are some of the best pilots in the world and it’s a pleasure to watch them fly here in Abu Dhabi,” said FAI President Dr. John […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Lakeland mayor declares ‘Aerospace Center for Excellence Day’
LAKELAND, Florida — Mayor Howard Wiggs addressed 250 guests at the third annual Mayor’s Breakfast, declaring March 8 as Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) Day. The breakfast was held in the Florida Air Museum on the SUN ‘n FUN campus on Lakeland-Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) with tables and chairs placed under and between static aircraft on display. […]
Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Series: Jill Rutan Hoffman
At Zamperini Field (KTOA) in Torrance, Calif., this Saturday, March 19, the Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Series features Jill Rutan Hoffman, an author and educator and a member of one of aviation’s most illustrious families. Using the tools and experiences gained while growing up with her celebrated aviator father, Dick Rutan, and engineer uncle, Burt […]
Seabirds flock to SUN ‘n FUN
The Seabird Organization at SUN ‘n FUN reports it is prepared for a gathering of seaplane pilots, seaplanes and enthusiasts at the 2016 Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo, held at Lakeland Linder Airport (KLAL) in Florida, April 5-10. However, there will not be a Splash-In again this year. The Seabird hospitality tent will be located […]
Pictures of the day: The Memphis Air Show
Ace aviation photographer Sheldon Heatherington was at the Memphis Air Show in late September and captured these stunning photos. The Memphis Air Show will return in 2017 — featuring the Blue Angels — at the Millington Regional Jetport (KNQA), just outside Memphis, Tenn.
Bob Hoover documentary to be featured at MODAERO
Reel Stuff Aviation Resources will host award-winning filmmaker Kim Furst for a screening of her documentary, “Flying the Feathered Edge: The Bob Hoover Project,” on March 17 at the inaugural MODAERO NextGen Aviation Festival. MODAERO takes place March 16-19 in Conroe, Texas, at the Lone Star Executive Airport (KCXO) and Montgomery County Convention Center. Feathered […]
Third Annual Rodeo Weekend Fly-In/Camp-Out this weekend
This week’s SocialFlight.com event of the week is a special three-day fly-in camp-out at Aviation City at Arcadia Municipal Airport (X06) in Arcadia, Florida. Aviation City is a new on-airport campground for pilots. The March 11-13 event is reservation only. Email [email protected] for more information. Arcadia was named Aviation City in 1920-1921 after World War I […]
Machado tapped as keynote speaker for Sebring Expo
SEARING, Florida — Aviation safety speaker Rod Machado will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2017 U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. He is the author of numerous flight training textbooks, including Rod Machado’s Sport Pilot Handbook. Besides his keynote address he will also present three programs between Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27. Since 1973, […]
AirVenture to commemorate 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — The 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor’s “Day of Infamy” will be commemorated at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, with flying activities and other highlights recalling the events and heroism of that fateful day, which initiated America’s involvement in World War II and changed our nation forever. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016, […]