Some of the greatest magic of an event like the Hood River Fly-In is that people of all backgrounds and all levels of experience mingle freely and learn about aviation, because there’s always something new to learn.
Airshows & Fly-Ins
Fun, fellowship, and flying at the Triple Tree Fly-In
How do you measure a great fly-in? “By the number of happy people who say they can’t wait to come back. By the people who tell us this is where they come to meet their friends every year. We have a lot of repeat visitors,” says Triple Tree Aerodrome Executive Director Robb Williams.
Video: Triple Tree Fly-In
The five-minute video covers the highlights of the 14th annual Triple Tree Fly-In, with lots of shots of airplanes landing.
TBM Owners and Pilots Association gathers
The annual convention, which drew 101 TBMs and more than 280 people, also raised more than $207,000 for the TBMOPA Foundation, which offers safety seminars, advanced training programs, and scholarships.
Scenes from the Zenith homecoming
The 30th annual Zenith Homecoming featured STOL demonstrations, seminars and workshops, and a tribute to designer Chris Heintz, who passed away in April 2021.
Planes of Fame Airshow cancelled
“Logistical issues and rising operational costs associated with conducting a large-scale event, as well as the continuing challenges related to the pandemic, have led to this cancellation.”
Back to Blakesburg: Welcome home!
“No other fly-in I know of can boast the aircraft that were continually hauling rides, including a Swift, Waco UPF-7, Staggerwing, Stinson SR-5, and a Lockheed Vega. Add to that such activities as a Town Hall with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association President Mark Baker, two FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot and one Charles Taylor award presentations, Hans Nordsiek with The Storyteller presentation for kids, as well as our usual activities, and you can begin to see that numbers don’t always tell the whole tale.”
Can’t make it to NBAA? They’ll bring it to you
The hybrid show features online content for those unable to attend the show, including more than two dozen education sessions.
Video: Hood River Fly-In
Fred Johnsen sent us this video, shot at the 2021 Hood River Fly-In. Hosted by the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, the fly-in is laid back — no air show aerobatics, no announcer on a loud PA system — just lots of interesting and varied aircraft, brought by interesting pilots and crews who came to congregate with each other and the public. “This is friendly aviation at its best,” Fred says.