Air Shows & Events

The Weekender found some three-day getaways on SocialFlight coming up along with a few morning fly-ins. Reserve your single-engine spot for a dry camping site across the street from the three-day Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival in Florida, which starts Friday. The private Citrus Hedging Ranch offers 80 acres of room with its own grass […]

The Weekender found some early spring-cleaning opportunities on SocialFlight, whether it’s clearing out the hangar or knocking the rust off from the winter. On Saturday, Plant City Airport in Florida will host Planes, Trains & Automobiles, with numerous displays including airplanes, helicopters, RC planes, model trains, vintage cars, police and fire department demonstrations, flight simulators […]

Every pilot I know has a sense of adventure. That’s the starting point for why she or he learned to fly. Pilot certificate in hand, the quest for adventure continues in many ways—some go for advanced ratings; others seek different aircraft to fly; others explore aerobatics or remote airstrips. A byproduct of the process of […]

The Weekender found a diverse selection of events on SocialFlight, from local fly-ins to a full-fledged regional aviation conference. On Saturday and Sunday, the 33rd annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup, Washington, will be held by the Washington Aviation Association. Attendees who are flying in […]

It feels like spring is a long way out for some, but The Weekender found some turf runways to head for on the SocialFlight calendar – snow is optional. Triple Tree Aviators will host the group’s third annual Chilly Chili Fly-In and Lunch on Saturday to raise funds for their aerodrome in South Carolina.Arrive for […]

The Weekender plans to make the most of February’s chill by heading out to fly on the snow in search of hot meals as listed on SocialFlight.Skiplanes can head to Plymouth, Michigan, Saturday for a warm hangar, hot food and good company as EAA Chapter 113 hosts its Chili Fly-In. There will be lunch regardless […]

Remember that IBM commercial back around 1998 that had two executives sitting in the corner office? One is reading The Wall Street Journal and says to the other, “It says here we have to be on the Web.” His companion asks why. “It doesn’t say,” says the WSJ reader. The spot perfectly captured the confusion […]

The Weekender is starting to venture out a little as the SocialFlight calendar includes some fly-ins and fly-outs. On Saturday, Palatka Municipal in Florida will host its sixth annual Community Open House & Fly-In. See warbirds, vintage and modern-day aircraft plus automobiles on display, plus airplane, biplane and helicopter rides. Also Saturday, get a behind-the-scenes […]

Winter doldrums won’t stop the Weekender from heading out as SocialFlight has a few fun and informative events, all indoors. On Friday in Atlanta, Fulton County Airport’s Aviation Community Cultural Center-Contemporary Gallery opens its new aviation photography exhibit featuring 21 large prints by aviation photographer John Slemp. Southern Maine Aviation in Sanford will host a […]

The Weekender’s fly-in season has already begun, as far as breakfast is concerned. TheSocialFlightcalendar has plenty of choices in warm and wintry climates to suit your taste. EAA Chapter 237 in Blaine, Minnesota, invites all for its mid-winter famous pancake breakfast on Saturday, where a donation will get you a big plate and a boost […]