WISCASSET, Maine — The second annual Wings Over Wiscasset (WOW) Fly-In will take place Aug. 8-9, featuring a World War II vintage airshow by the Texas Flying Legends Museum. The fundraising event at Wiscasset Airport (KIWI) includes aviation programs for the kids on Friday, raffles, and historical presentations. The two-day event features educational and veterans programs, military museum […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
LiveAirShowTV showcases Blue Angel #3
Airshow fans see the Blue Angels perform every weekend around the country, but few know what goes into this very precise aerobatic routine. This spring, LiveAirShowTV spoke with Blue Angel #3, LCDR Nate Barton, who flies the left wing in the diamond formation. Viewers will learn a bit more about the off-season training, what it’s […]
Vectren Dayton Air Show ready to rock with jets and warbirds
DAYTON, Ohio — Fasten your seat belts, airshow fans: Dayton’s biggest aviation extravaganza is ready for takeoff. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, one of America’s premier military jet teams, will fly each day on June 28-29 in the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger at Dayton International Airport. Joining the Blue Angels will be the […]
The first new Mooney is preparing for takeoff
KERRVILLE, Texas — Mooney is preparing to celebrate the winning bid for Mooney Acclaim N242MR at AirVenture 2014. The first new Mooney airplane produced in five years is nearing completion and open for the highest bidder during the First To Fly Mooney History Museum Auction. Proceeds from the sale of the first Mooney will be used […]
GlobalAir.com displays Oshkosh specials
Globalair.com has launched its annual “Oshkosh Specials” page. Since 2010 Globalair.com has produced this seasonal webpage, giving flyers heading to EAA’s AirVenture the ability to review discounts and special deals offered from FBOs nationwide. Jeff Carrithers, president and CEO of Globalair.com, explains, “FBOs across the nation know Oshkosh is right around the corner and they […]
Heavy Bombers Weekend July 25-27
MADISON, Wisconsin — In a second annual rare gathering of World War II-era aircraft, the Commemorative Air Force and the Experimental Aircraft Association are joining forces for a “Heavy Bombers Weekend” in Madison the weekend before EAA AirVenture. The three-day event starts Friday, July 25, and will feature the B-25 Mitchell “Miss Mitchell,” the B-17 “Aluminum […]
South Shore Air Show returns
FIAR OAKS, Ind. — The South Shore Air Show is returning in 2014 at a new location. Fair Oaks Farms, home to multiple attractions, will play backdrop to the airshow, slated for July 11-13. “When making the decision to bring the airshow back, the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority staff wanted to bring it back […]
AirVenture tempts teachers with freebies
You don’t have to be a pilot or an aircraft mechanic to enjoy the largest general aviation gathering in North America. To prove that point, Build A Plane, in partnership with AirVenture, is offering teachers a very special perk for attending the festivities on Tuesday, July 28, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. For the fifth year, they […]
FreeFlight Oshkosh drawing includes ADS-B transceiver
FreeFlight Systems has launched the “Wrangle A RANGR” promotion for U.S.-registered aircraft owners, offering a grand prize of RANGR FDL-978-XVR ADS-B Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) at no charge, a $3,000 installation credit, and an iPad Mini. The drawing also includes a second prize of a $399 iPad Mini or a third prize of a $249 Pebble […]