The 27th Annual Lake Aircraft Safety Seminar and Fly-in, held in late February, attracted owners and enthusiasts from throughout the U.S. and several foreign countries. Sponsored by the Lake Amphibian Flyers Club, the event was located, appropriately enough, in Lakeland, Florida. Since Lake production ended about 10 years ago and most of the fleet is […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Go where your heart takes you
It will come as no shock to regular readers of this column that I am on a mission. My goal, and yes I have absolutely chosen to accept it, is to shepherd as many aviation enthusiasts into the industry as full participants as I possibly can. If they learn to fly, that’s great. But if […]
Career Fair returns to SUN ‘n FUN
SUN ‘n FUN will host its second annual aviation Career Fair during this year’s fly-in, with help from aviation job website JSfirm.com. The career fair is set for April 22 in the Aerospace Center for Excellence (the former Florida Air Museum) on the SUN ‘n FUN grounds at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) in Florida. […]
The ultimate airshow experience
Being an airshow performer is a dream many a pilot has, but one that very few get to fulfill. Robert Pinksten, a pilot from New England, realized this and that led him to creating Airshow Experiences, a company that allows pilots to get a taste of airshow flying from the cockpit of an Extra 300L. […]
SUN ‘n FUN Seaplane Splash-In cancelled
Due to record rainfall over the last six months, SUN ‘n FUN has cancelled the Seabird Splash-In that has been held annually on Lake Agnes at Fantasy of Flight during the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo. SUN ‘n FUN officials report the Lake Agnes water level is more than 2 feet above normal, which creates […]
Pacific Coast Dream Machines marks 25th anniversary
HALF MOON BAY, California — There are car shows, airshows, motorcycle shows, tractor shows, music festivals, food festivals, and living history festivals galore. Mix them all together in one venue on one day and you’ve got the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show — marking its 25th year in 2015. The 25th annual event will be held […]
The secret to creating a great airshow
It’s no secret that the main draw of many airshows are the aerial performers. That’s how you get big numbers at the gate, that’s how you draw in the non-pilots, and that’s how you inspire the next generation. Airshow performers range from precision military demonstration teams, to energy management acts like glider aerobatics, to high-energy tumbling displays. With […]
Santa Ynez Valley Airport slates Airport Day
The second annual Airport Day will be held May 16 at Santa Ynez Valley Airport (KIZA) in Santa Ynez, California. The free event will be held concurrently with a Young Eagles event sponsored by the Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara Chapters of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Other programs will include an “Aviation Genius Bar” with aviation experts […]
Poker Run celebrates spring
Bryan Janisch, line manager at Crystal Air, the FBO at Cleveland Regional Jetport (KRZR) near Chattanooga, Tenn.,, wanted to celebrate spring and fill his ramp with piston planes Saturday, March 21. With numerous fly-in breakfasts already on the calendar in the area, he decided on a hot dog lunch following the first-ever Southeast Tennessee Poker […]