CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Since 1971, Copperstate Fly-In & Aviation Expo has been a great place to see a diverse blend of aircraft in action, attend informative workshops, and check out the latest aviation products. It has grown by about 10% a year since it was established. In 2013 it attracted more than 500 aircraft and […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Wings and Wheels fundraiser at OXB
On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Wings and Wheels display and competition will be held at the Ocean City Municipal Airport (OXB) to raise funds for the maintenance and care of the Huey memorial display. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will have motor vehicles and aircraft on display, food vendors, beer […]
Continuing a family tradition
More than 30 years ago, Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) taught his son Perry to fly in the family’s 1954 Grumman Tiger. Perry’s first cross-country flight after he soloed was to Oshkosh, his dad sitting proudly in the seat beside him. Fast forward to this year’s Oshkosh and Inhofe, a regular at Oshkosh no matter what […]
California Dreamin’
By Mitch Latting and Jolie Lucas California Dreamin’, the California Pilots Association (CalPilots) Annual Meeting, is coming to the San Luis Jet Center (KSBP), Oct. 18-19. Beginning Friday evening, $5 wine tasting will be offered by Tolosa Winery. In addition, there is a Beach Burger Fry, provided by The Central Coast Smokers. Speakers for the […]
Company’s survey at NBAA will aid breast cancer research
AUGUSTA, Kan. — GlobalParts.aero, a provider of aftermarket parts and services, will survey its customers and prospective customers during the upcoming National Business Aviation Association convention in Las Vegas, promising to donate $1 for every survey completed to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “We have ordered pink shirts to wear at NBAA as a show […]
The Heart Of Texas Airshow debuts Saturday
WACO, Texas — The Heart of Texas Airshow will make its debut Saturday, Sept. 28, at Texas State Technical College Waco Airport (CNW), featuring aerobatic performances, jet cars, warbirds, pyrotechnics and more. The first airshow to take place in Waco in seven years, The Heart of Texas Airshow includes appearances by Justin Lewis and his […]
Sebring Expo introduces homebuilding workshops for 2014
SEBRING, Fla. — The Sebring Expo, considered the premiere light-sport aircraft show in the nation, is extending a special welcome to owners and enthusiasts of homebuilt aircraft to participate in the 2014 event, slated for Jan. 16-19. “We’ve noticed a lot of crossover in avionics and other equipment between light-sport aircraft and homebuilts, and we’re […]
Aircraft Spruce slates Customer Appreciation Day
Aircraft Spruce will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 5, at all three of its locations. Visit Aircraft Spruce West at 225 Airport Circle in Corona, Calif., close to the Corona Airport (KAJO) from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Aircraft Spruce East at 452 Dividend Drive in Peachtree City, Ga., beside Falcon Field (KFFC) […]
Zenith Hangar Day draws a crowd
MEXICO, Mo. – Zenith Aircraft hosted its 22nd Annual Hangar Day Sept. 21, drawing an crowd of nearly 400 people. Originally established as a community event to draw out local people, Zenith’s Hangar Day gradually transitioned to an event that is primarily for aircraft builders. Approximately 25 finished Zenith aircraft kits were flown in, with […]