With an expanded concept and more than 630 exhibitors, AERO 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Germany is set to maintain its position as the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe. Not only will the e-flight-expo, Avionics Avenue, Engine Area and RPAS Expo be returning to the show, which takes place April 15-18, 2015, but for […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Private aircraft to be sold at Sebring Expo
The U.S. Sport Aviation Expo and Aviators Hot Line have teamed to offer private aircraft owners an opportunity to sell their aircraft at the 11th annual Sebring Expo. The Expo will run Wednesday through Saturday, Jan. 14-17, 2015, at the Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) in Florida. Aviators Hot Line will manage the special area set […]
Apollo 13 anniversary to be commemorated at AirVenture
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Members of the Apollo 13 crew and team will participate in activities at AirVenture 2015 marking the 45th anniversary of what was called the “successful failure” of the aborted moon mission. EAA AirVenture 2015, the 63rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, will be held July 20-26 at Wittman […]
Santa Fly-in at 39N
An event all pilots at Princeton Airport (39N) in New Jersey look forward to is the Santa Fly-In. On Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Santa (a.k.a Airport Manager Ken Nierenberg) will fly into the airport with gifts for area children. To participate area residents must bring a wrapped gift for your child or children with […]
Red Bull Air Races return next year
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will return in 2015, featuring eight stops spanning the globe, including five of the most popular locations from the 2014 season. In additon, the season will visit new locations in Japan and Russia. In the United States, the series will once again hold races in Fort Worth, Texas, and […]
Copperstate: Something for everyone
Article and Photos by Steven Valinski For the majority of people in the United States, autumn signifies cool temperatures, multi-colored foliage, and the gateway to winter. For residents of the Southwestern U.S., more specifically, Arizona, autumn signifies the start of some ideal weather for aviators and aviation fans alike. To celebrate and embrace this season, […]
Great Lakes Aviation Conference returns to Lansing
The 15th Annual Great Lakes Aviation Conference and Expo returns to the Lansing Center Jan. 23-24 in downtown Lansing, Michigan. The conference and expo is designed to provide an interactive and educational event, offering more than 60 breakout sessions for pilots, maintenance professionals, sport pilots, instructors and students, including two days of IA renewals and continuing education. […]
AOPA regional fly-ins: The votes are in
It’s in the record books: The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s sixth and last new regional fly-in — seven if you count the heavily-attended Homecoming to AOPA HQ in Frederick, Md. How did it go, this change from one big annual convention? What was gained and what was lost? The one-day AOPA fly-ins finished strong […]
AOPA regional fly-ins a resounding success
By GUY R. MAHER The stats are in and the 2014 series of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) regional fly-ins were a resounding success. One of the first major moves of new AOPA President Mark Baker was to discontinue the annual AOPA Aviation Summit [the last one was held in 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas] […]