The annual invitational Antique Airplane Association (AAA) fly-in every Labor Day weekend is a closely-held tradition for hundreds of aviators. Through the years, it has evolved into an exciting-yet-relaxing “old home week” — providing a respite from the frenetic pace of the world. It’s a terrific place to see antique, vintage (including homebuilts), and classic […]
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Second annual Grass Strip Foundation Fly-In slated
The second annual Grass Strip Foundation Fly-In/Open House will be held Saturday Oct. 22 at Berg Park Aerodrome (9GA2) in Midway, Georgia. The Grass Strip Foundation is an educational and preservation foundation dedicated to vintage, experimental and general aviation aircraft, educating the “uninformed about the joys, practicalities and necessities of aircraft in our modern society […]
Bombers take to the skies at AIRSHO
The 2011 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AIRSHO is this weekend in Midland, Texas, and this year, the CAF will be darkening the skies with the massive bombers of World War II and today. “This year is all about the bombers,” said CAF Colonel/Volunteer AIRSHO Chairman Gena Linebarger. “No other show in the country can feature […]
Southeast Aviation Show expected to land a crowd
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) expects a large turnout for its first Southeast Aviation Show, SCAA President Eric Ramsdell said recently. The keynote speaker will be Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Craig Fuller. Fuller will address the latest issues facing general aviation. “With the recent FAA shutdown, new proposed taxes on aircraft […]
Fly-In and Help Out
In the wake of Hurricane Irene, pilots are invited to join in Bahamas Habitat’s upcoming Fly-In & Help Out weekend Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The organization is extending an open invitation to all interested aircraft owners and pilots to join this mission, which benefits the disaster relief and habitat repair operations of […]
Scottsdale Air Fair returns
The Scottsdale Air Fair will return to the Scottsdale Airport [Arizona] on November 5 and 6. The air fair was canceled in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks ten years ago. Hosted by the City of Scottsdale, the air fair supports the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and other community organizations.
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Flight School Operators Conference set for April 13-15
The Flight School Association of North America (610-791-4359) will host the Second Annual International Flight School Operators Conference on April 13-15, 2011 in Nashville. Flight school owners, operators and managers and others involved with flight training, along with exhibitors and sponsors, will join together, where industry experts will share their knowledge for the benefit of […]
Rocky Mountain LSA Expo set for May 14
The Colorado Pilots Association will host the Rocky Mountain LSA Expo on May 14 at Front Range Airport (KFTG) in Watkins, Colorado (just outside of Denver). Organizers acknowledge current economic challenges by pricing vendor spaces as low as $25.