RENO, Nev. — Preliminary results from this year’s Reno Air Races shows a projected profit of more than $100,000, according to officials with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA). The original budget for 2015 called for a $630,000 loss, so the projected profit is very good news for the event, officials said, adding the results […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Raffle to benefit Reno Air Races
RENO, Nev. – The National Championship Air Races is selling raffle tickets to win a 2015 Lexus RC350F Sport, provided by the Dolan Auto Group, to benefit the organization. Tickets are $100 each and only 1,000 tickets will be sold.The drawing will be held Dec. 31, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the National Championship Air […]
An old-fashioned fly-in
If you’re looking for an old-fashioned fly-in, the annual Aviation Migration at Lee Bottom Flying Field is the place to go. With no planned activities other than catered meals, “it’s the most nothing you’ll ever do,” say Rich and Ginger Davidson, co-owners of the expansive grass strip located in a scenic river bottom south of […]
FIFI slated for Florida tour
The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, FIFI, is headed to Florida this spring for a seven city, six week tour. The only flying B-29 Superfortress in the world, FIFI will be accompanied by a variety of other World War II aircraft, including the C-45 Expeditor, Bucket of Bolts; a T-6 Texan; and a […]
Santa special guest at KFDK holiday event
FREDERICK, Maryland — Santa Claus and Turbo the Flying Dog will be featured guests at Paws and Planes: Holiday at the Airport, slated for Dec. 12 at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association headquarters at Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK). Santa will arrive by plane at 1:15 p.m. to start the festivities. This free event is […]
The French Valley Air Show takes flight Nov. 7
The Inaugural 2015 French Valley Air Show will take flight Saturday, Nov. 7, at French Valley Airport in Murrieta, California. The show will feature a variety of vintage aircraft, aerobatics, live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, and a kids’ zone, according to organizers. Performers include aerobatic stunt pilot Kent Pietsch and his Jelly Belly Plane, Bill Braack and […]
43rd Copperstate Fly-In sees good weather, solid crowds
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The 43rd Annual Copperstate Fly-In, held Oct. 22-24, is in the books. According to fly-in president Steve Bass, “the weather was the best we have experienced in years with lower temperatures and light winds.” Further, Saturday’s fly-in attendance pushed aircraft into the overflow GA parking and “the showplane ramps were close […]
Dauntless to celebrate Aviation Day
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing will fly its rare SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber at Aviation Day Nov. 7, at Page Field. The meticulously restored World War II aircraft will offer rides for sale throughout the event, which is hosted by the Lee County Transportation Authority. The Dauntless Dive bomber is the […]
Flying Expo returns to Palm Springs next year
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The second annual FLYING Aviation Expo, featuring a parade of planes and a host of seminars and hands-on demonstrations, wrapped up the three-day event with thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts in attendance. The event, organized and produced by Lift Event Management in affiliation with FLYING magazine, will return Oct. 13-15, 2016. […]