Jim Roberts sent in this photo with a note: “Fireworks at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo frame a Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless from the Commemorative Air Force’s Air Base Georgia.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Pictures of the Day: A textbook seaplane day
Dale Egan submitted this photo and note: “Frank Steeves stands by his Lake Renegade 250 as part of a fall fly-in to Booth Lake, Wisconsin, to join the town of Minocqua’s annual Beef-A-Rama beef roasting competition, eating contests, and live music.”
Picture of the Day: Meyers morning
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “It’s a misty preflight on this Meyers OTW biplane at the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Behind the scenes at Oshkosh with the FAA
AirVenture is more than six months away, but preparations have already begun.
Clear Lake Splash-In to highlight aviation career opportunities for young people
The 2025 Clear Lake Splash-In will feature an extensive lineup of activities and seminars designed for both seasoned seaplane pilots and aspiring young aviators. These include a variety of seaplane flying skill contests that highlight the expertise of participating pilots and provide viewers with insights into the art of flying seaplanes.
Video: Stinsons on display
Smitty Smith, the man behind the website Fun Places to Fly, recently posted a new video capturing two Stinsons flying in to a gathering of EAA Chapter 1246 in McKinney, Texas.
Picture of the Day: Reaching for the sky
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A Just Aircraft Super STOL shows its stuff at Paradise City during the 2024 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Picture of the Day: The Golden Age of Aviation
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “A DC-3 in Western Airlines livery flew all the way from Drummond, Montana, to visit the 2024 SUN ‘N FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Picture of the Day: Balloon rise
Jim Roberts submitted this photo and note: “Motorcycle-mounted aircraft escorts enjoy the balloon rise Saturday morning at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo 2024.”