After a successful Warbird Showcase in early July, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing is hosting a “Wings and Wheels” show at the Culpeper Regional Airport from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 15 and adding an additional “Warbirds Rides Showcase” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 16, 2020. The events, which entry […]
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Cirrus Aircraft Launches VisionAir Ownership Program
Cirrus Aircraft announced today VisionAir™, a revolutionary ownership program for the Vision Jet™. Designed as a completely turnkey program, VisionAir includes everything needed to own, operate and manage a Vision Jet, making the reality of owning the world’s first Personal Jet™ more accessible than ever. The new program is a bold new step following tremendous […]
Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Launches Region’s First 2020 Glider Orientation Flights for Cadets
The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) took advantage of the good flying weather in central Vermont this weekend, launching several Cadets on their first glider orientation flights. Every CAP cadet under age 18 is eligible for five flights in a powered aircraft (usually one of the Wing’s Cessna 172s or 182), five […]
Top Prop Program Offers Hartzell Odyssey For Cirrus SR22 and SR22T Aircraft
Cirrus SR22 and SR22T pilots can now add Hartzell Propeller’s four-blade structural composite carbon fiber propeller, called the Odyssey, to their airplanes for $35,000. The new propeller has been available as an STC option for new aircraft from the factory since earlier this year. Hartzell’s new offering is supplied with a polished aluminum spinner assembly […]
Scottsdale, AZ Aviation Business Center Earns LEED Gold
The U.S. Green Building Council has recognized the City of Scottsdale’s Aviation Business Center with the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The award recognizes the project for its sustainable, green building qualities. The Aviation Business Center is a modern two-story 23,250 SF steel building featuring glass facades, wood designer elements and […]
The Traditions of AirVenture
With over 600,000 people attending the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration every year for the past 50 years, it is easy to guess that many traditions have developed for everyone. Some of these traditions can be on the personal level that only you and your family participate in, some can be unique to where you happen […]
My Favorite AirVenture Tweets from the Past Four Years
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is full of so many exciting memories, many which we all have shared on social media over the years. That’s certainly been the case for me as I’ve captured many exciting moments to share with my following on Twitter. Here are some my best tweets from AirVenture over the past four years. […]
The Sounds of AirVenture
Last year my wife and I moved from the east coast to the west coast and I took a 5-week trek from Maryland to California. It so happened that right in the middle of our trip was the EAA Skiplane Fly-in, so we stopped by the grounds which I’ve been on so many times before […]
Stories of AirVenture: A Perfect Only at Oshkosh Moment!
For many years I would roll into Oshkosh, Wisconsin a few days before the official start of AirVenture. I was able to work with my Dad to set up the NASAO booth and then take a minute to stroll around the grounds to see what planes had arrived and then anticipate those that were still […]
Blueprint for Achievement: The Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation
What happens when you combine a small airport, a small high school, and a group of passionate pilots? You get an aviation curriculum, flight simulators, flight instruction, and a local group of citizens who want to donate time and money to enable students to pursue careers in aviation. Not only that, but this small high […]
