Will our LSA expert’s prediction that the new Light-Sport Aircraft rules will be unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 come true? He says that while he’s not betting the farm, it’s “a fairly safe prediction.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Up Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Festival takes to the skies this weekend
The three-day festival includes balloons from around the country, as well as live music from 10 local bands.
Picture of the Day: A Cub’s mini-me
Bill Barber submitted this photo and note: “Micky Dean’s 1946 J-3 Cub with matching 1/4 scale radio-controlled model with it. Both aircraft fly extremely well. This photo was taken at an EAA Chapter 234 breakfast held at Antrim County Airport (KACB) in Bellaire, Michigan.”
Picture of the Day: Putting on a show
John Lumkes submitted this photo and note: “A 1999 Stolp SA-300 Starduster Too visiting Timberhouse Aero Estates (31IN) and giving the fly-in audience a little show.”
D-Day Squadron pairs fly-overs with screening of new film
The new film “Into Flight Once More,” depicts the squadron’s historic journey to Europe in June 2019.
Gary Ward receives top airshow honor
After more than two decades of airshow flying, Gary Ward says he’s retiring at the age of 80. He’s going out on a high note, winning the top award in the airshow business, the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship.
30 years and 2.3 million kids later…
The 30th anniversary of Young Eagles will be celebrated at the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, with the goal to fly at least 30 Young Eagles during the big show.
SUN ‘n FUN lives up to its name
Flying was almost continuous in Paradise City, with a nightly STOL demonstration that attracted big crowds.
Pilots gather to prepare 21W for summer
The Ranger Creek Work Party and Chili feed has become an annual tradition for pilots to gather and get the airstrip open for summer flying.