Robert Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “Volunteers who helped out at the Alaska Aviation Museum’s 2024 Fly-By Festival gather in front of a Grumman Goose with a long history of flights by many pilots in Alaska. Despite overcast skies and rain the whole day, more than 500 folks attended the festival, which included aircraft fly-bys, exhibits, live music, food trucks, and a fundraiser raffle. Photo Courtesy of Phyllis Kilgore.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
The Mooney Anomaly
The two men behind the Mooney Anomaly hope the unique airplane will inspire people to conquer their fears and pursue their dreams.
Zenith slates annual Homecoming
The annual fly-in is a homecoming for Zenith Aircraft customers from across the U.S., and includes two days of activities, with educational seminars and workshops, an aircraft show, contests, social activities, and factory tours, as well as a banquet dinner on Friday evening.
Picture of the Day: Penny for your thoughts
Susan Loricchio submitted this photo and note: “Mike Damiani, a pilot at Golden Age Air Museum in Pennsylvania, looks on before getting ready to fly Mildred, the Sopwith Pup replica.”
Trojan horse almost made it as Unlimited racer
Tributes to the North American T-28 Trojan trainer in its 75th anniversary year included placement on the Warbirds in Review ramp at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, where a rare experimental Unlimited air racing version from the past was on display and in discussion.
Celebrating the T-34 and its most famous air show pilot
A program themed on the 75th anniversary of the Beech T-34 Mentor trainer drew a crowd at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 — or was it to see Julie Clark, the T-34’s most famous air show pilot?
Florida International Air Show wins accolades
The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) has named the Florida International Air Show one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2024.
SUN ‘n FUN debuts Flightoberfest
Slated for Oct. 12, 2024, Flightoberfest will feature aircraft displays, food trucks, a kids zone, vendors, seasonal craft beer, and live music.
Shopping at AirVenture’s Aeromart
Everybody comes home from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with something — souvenirs, a smart phone full of photographs, T-shirts with pilot sayings, a sunburn, lots of memories — and maybe airplane parts.