Burlington, Wash. — Four years after the last airshow and fly-in at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS), Skagit Flight Fest 2013 is cleared for takeoff. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 7 and, keeping with tradition, admission is free. A partnership involving the Port of Skagit, Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Skagit Airport Support Association […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Steam Plant Fly-In takes off June 22
EAA Chapter 1343 and GTO Aviation are hosting the second annual Steam Plant Fly-In and Expo Saturday June 22 at Sumner County Regional Airport (M33) in Tennessee. This all-day event will feature food, live music, displays, vendors, educational sessions and lots of airplanes, according to organizers, who noted they have invited all EAA chapters in […]
Bob Hoover among those inducted into Flight Path Hall of Fame
Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, the late Jimmy Leeward and the late Fred Cabanas were inducted into SUN ’n FUN’s Flight Path of Fame at a simple ceremony during this year’s fly-in. This class of inductees were commended by John “Lites” Leenhouts, SUN ’n FUN’s president, for inspiring legions of pilots and service to the aviation […]
NC Aviation Museum slates fly-in
The North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame is hosting its Annual Fly-in June 8 at the Asheboro Airport (HBI). Admission is $5 per person with kids 6 or younger admitted free. According to officials, the museum does not receive any funds from the state or local governments and relies on this event as […]
Headliner at Virginia Festival of Flight was the weather
By DEWITT WHITTINGTON SUFFOLK, Va. — After a year of planning, the weather along the Mid-East Coast had the last laugh this past weekend. Saturday, May 4, dawned, barely, with a 1,000-foot ceiling and a blustery 15 to 25 mph wind. Dozens of excited volunteers, including a large contingent of Civil Air Patrol cadets, eagerly […]
New start for AirVenture Cup Race
The EAA AirVenture Cup Race will feature a new starting point in 2013, plus several new aircraft classes that will allow even more pilots to participate in this competition prior to the EAA AirVenture fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year’s course will start at Mount Vernon Airport (MVN) in Illinois, include two turn points, and […]
Great Lakes Expo expands
The Great Lakes Aviation Expo is expanding in its 14th year with a move to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. “With a recent addition of an on-site Hyatt Hotel and the expanded exhibit floor, it is a natural move for us to handle the increasing attendance for this annual event,” said Dr. Phil […]
Museum to hold annual antique auto show
The New England Air Museum will hold its annual Antique Auto Show on Sunday, June 2. Co-sponsored by the Connecticut Council of Car Clubs, visitors can expect a wide range of cars including early antiques such as Model T’s, show cars from the 30’s and 40’s, street rods, sports cars, the dream cars of the […]
Labor Day fly-in planned
Tri-State EAA Chapter 1115 will host a Fly-Inn Breakfast at Gage Airport (GAG) in Oklahoma on Labor Day, Sept. 2. Pilots eat free. Come in the evening before and party with the crew and enjoy a free hamburger cookout. Camping is available on the field. Stay for the BBQ lunch at noon on Labor Day. […]