The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will perform at the 2015 Aviation Roundup in Minden, Nevada, Aug. 22-23. The airshow is a recent addition to the Thunderbirds’ 2015 schedule, which previously announced the team would perform 71 demonstrations in 39 locations. The weekend performance at the Minden-Tahoe Airport will increase the number of Thunderbirds demonstrations […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Sport Air Racing League launches
The ninth consecutive season of the Sport Air Racing League season will launch March 21 from the North Texas Regional Airport-Perrin Field in Denison, Texas. The league offers open course cross-country competition using the classed, timed speed format. All propeller powered fixed wing aircraft compete in equitable classes that are divided in three categories: Experimental, Factory and Heavy […]
Burt Rutan returns to AirVenture for VariEze’s 40th anniversary
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Burt Rutan, the visionary aircraft designer, will be back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2015 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his iconic VariEze aircraft. AirVenture, the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, will be held July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Rutan’s designs have been groundbreaking for more […]
9 airshow acts on the SUN ’n FUN schedule
SUN ’n FUN is more than a fly-in and convention. “Spring Break for Pilots” plays host to a world class airshow as well. Here’s a partial list of the performers scheduled to appear at SUN ’n FUN April 21-26. Don’t see your favorite performer? Check the complete list at the SUN ’n FUN website. Breitling Jet Team Making […]
Red Tail Squadron sets spring schedule
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has revealed the pring dates and locations for its RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit mobile theater and P-51C Mustang Tuskegee Airmen. The mission of the CAF Red Tail Squadron is to educate audiences across the country about the history and legacy of the […]
Challenger Rendez-Vous attracts dozens to frozen Ottawa River
The 25th Annual Challenger Winter Rendez-Vous should have a been a blow-out event. But Jan. 30-Feb. 1 temperatures in the -20°C range kept many would-be attendees home. A hardy gathering of 37 aircraft (15 Challenger ultralights and 22 other types), all on skis, landed on the frozen Ottawa River at the Fairmount Le Château Montebello. In all, more […]
2015 Virginia Regional Festival of Flight cancelled
The Virginia Regional Festival of Flight, an annual fly-In held at Suffolk Executive Airport each spring, will not be held this year so that reorganizational plans can be initiated to improve and expand the event for 2016, according to organizers. After 17 years of sponsoring the Virginia Regional Festival of Flight, the Virginia Aviation Council […]
Wings of Freedom Tour at Page Field
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine” heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator “Witchcraft” heavy bomber and North American Dual Control P-51C Mustang “Betty Jane” fighter to Page Field (KFMY) Feb. 9-12. The stop in Fort Myers is part of the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour, an annual 110-city nationwide […]
Red Bull Air Race revamps
The 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship will include an extra head-to-head knock out round. Organizers have also expanded the competition to include 14 pilots from 11 countries. The race format has been revamped to feature seven head-to-head race battles in the opening Round of 14. Then in the Round of 8, seven winners of […]