Air Shows & Events

Just in time for Sun ‘n Fun, the NTSB has issued a new Safety Alert aimed at pilots planning to fly in to an aviation event. “Arrivals at major fly-in events … pose unique challenges for pilots (and air traffic controllers),” the NTSB says, “including extremely high-density traffic, special flight and communication procedures, a rapidly […]

One of my least favorite things to do in covering shows like Sun ‘n Fun is flying airplanes. Yeah, no kidding. The reason is that shows are just too hectic. The demo period is often compressed to less than an hour and if I get a lousy, rushed video out of the experience, I’m doing […]

The rules that determine how airplanes are certified are changing. Tom Peghiny, president of Flight Design USA, talks with AVweb’s Mary Grady about the impact. Duration: 5:16 File Size: 7.2 MB download here

It’s barely April, and some parts of the East Coast woke to snowfalls this morning, but in Lakeland, Florida, it’s time for an early start to flying season with the opening of Sun ‘n Fun. The show has been tweaking its dates for several years, trying to satisfy fly-in pilots in search of perfect weather […]

The Weekender has a SocialFlight agenda that runs cross-country, from flyouts to a daylong expo. On Saturday, join the crowd at “Rancho Cylinderos,” on the south side of Sampley Field in Aguila, Arizona, for a free breakfast by flying or driving in. Gather at the hangar on the southwest end of the flight park under […]

The Weekender’s SocialFlight calendar has a lot of flying in store for those east of the Mississippi. Join fellow flyers on Saturday for the Second Annual Southeast Tennessee Poker Run. Start at your selected base and finish at the Cleveland Regional Jetport. Each entry fee of $10 will go into the jackpot and the winner […]

I was browsing the local paper this week and noticed a letter from a resident calling out my local airport at Venice for having installed a very expensive EMAS runway overrun system. You’re familiar with these, I’m sure. EMAS is engineered material arresting system and in this context, it refers to sophisticated foam concrete blocks […]

The government would cover the costs of air traffic control and related safety services at aviation events, under an amendment (PDF) to the FAA reauthorization bill that was approved by a Senate committee this week. If approved as part of the bill, the amendment would turn back the FAA’s practice in recent years to bill […]

A big breakfast and lunch are in store for The Weekender as the SocialFlight calendar gets more fly-in activity.Big South Fork Airpark will host its Oyster Roast Fly-In on Saturday in Tennessee. All residents and guests are invited to celebrate spring at the welcome center and enjoyfresh oysters, grill items, cool drinks and live music. […]

The Weekender’s SocialFlight events include a selection of Women of Aviation Worldwide Week gatherings that will run through the weekend. On Saturday,FlyQuest and Huntsville Executive Airport in Alabama will team up for a celebration of women’s contributions to the aviation community. There will be lots of airplanes, plus food, speakers and activities.All this week and […]