This show had something for everyone: Civilian performers, warbirds, modern jets, vintage jets, skydivers, and more warbirds.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Corsair reunion planned for Oshkosh 2023
AirVenture attendees will have the opportunity to visit the new Corsair display inside the EAA Aviation Museum, which is open to all attendees as part of their AirVenture admission.
Cactus Fly-In celebrates 65th year
Organized by the Classic Airplane Association of Arizona, the fly-in is held on the first weekend in March every year.
Picture of the Day: A nice addition to the fly-in
John Weber submitted this photo and note: “A rainbow caught at the Wings over Weirsdale fly-in at Love’s Landing, Florida.”
The Wrath of Karl
Fog is synonymous with San Francisco — you could almost consider it a tourist attraction itself. Sometime during 2010, this meteorological phenomenon was named Karl the Fog by some online pranksters and the name stuck. This year Karl decided to watch the airshow too, slowly enveloping the Golden Gate Bridge as the clock ticked down to the opening act.
Picture of the Day: Over the top at night
David Schall submitted this photo and note: “A snapshot of just one of the performances in the spectacular night airshows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022.”
Sweet Sixteen for the California Capital Airshow
Taking place in Sacramento, the capital of California, the California Capital Airshow is billed as one of the major airshows in the Golden State. The 16th year of this popular event drew a weekend turnout of more than 85,000 airshow fans to Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR) in September 2022.
Video: A behind the scenes look at the Thunderbirds training for air show season
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen, who is also the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel, posted a video of the Thunderbirds practicing for the upcoming air show season.
EAA celebrates 70 years of sharing the spirit of aviation
The Experimental Aircraft Association, organized with three dozen Milwaukee-area aviation enthusiasts on Jan. 26, 1953, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2023.