Fun Flying

The Weekender hopes to catch up with Santa Claus before his big cross-country flight next week, but he’s already on the move, according to SocialFlight. For starters, he’ll drop in via parachute at Bennington, Vermont’s Christmas fly-in Saturday. Stay for the holiday festivities with hot cocoa and a potluck lunch. Bring a dish to share […]

The Weekender will fly coast to coast on toy-delivery missions while enjoying plenty of Christmas celebrations found on SocialFlight.Casa Grande Municipal in Arizona welcomes all to its first holiday party on Saturday afternoon. Along with food and live music, there will be a toy and food donation drive for the local community.In Lompoc, California, Barnstormers […]

Winter has already landed in some states, which means brushing up on cold-weather flying — unless you head west or south. The Weekender found destinations in four different regions onSocialFlight.Join fellow pilots for a fly-in breakfast followed by a free winter flying seminar Saturday in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Airframe icing will be the topic, covering avoidance […]

The Weekender is on the road after Thanksgiving and found a few places to stop on SocialFlight. All pilots(current and non-current) are invited to share their experience with budding aviators at the St. Louis Science Center, where the Gateway Eagles will host nine simulator stations to introduce visitors to flying the Cessna 172. Volunteer instructors […]

SocialFlight’s calendar shows some last chances to for fall fly-ins, but The Weekender is also gearing up for the many informative seminars that will take place in the coming months. Stag Air Park in North Carolina has rescheduled its fall fly-in for Saturday due to runway conditions. Weather permitting, all are invited to land on […]

The Weekender’s SocialFlight calendar shows a busy Saturday coming up, including the start of holiday-related events. EAA Chapter 414 and AVP Kenosha Aviation in Wisconsin will host a first Toys 4 Tots drive, welcoming all to fly or drive in for a donation day on Saturday. Bring a new unwrapped toy and join the chapter […]

Saturday’s the day to fly out on your pick of fun-filled trips, according to The Weekender’s SocialFlightcalendar. The Granite State Airport Management Association and the Capitol Region Food Program will host a 5K On the Runway atConcord Municipal Airport in New Hampshire. There will be lots of activities for the whole family. All attendees are […]

The Weekender can’t finish up October without the Halloween touch, hence a search for treats on SocialFlight — plus some events for all ages. On Friday, Leesburg Executive Airport in Virginia will host anAviation Education & Career Expo for high school and college students. Speakers, demonstrations, exhibitors and aircraft will expose students to the variety […]

It’s never too late in the year for barbecue, according to The Weekender’s SocialFlight calendar. First stop is the Annual Wings and Wheels Fly-In at St. Tammany Regional Airport in Abita Springs/Covington, Louisiana. See classic cars, planes and a Civil Air Patrol search and rescue aircraft. Lunch will be served by Abita BBQ and includes […]

Whether it’s a clam lunch out East or ball drop contest out West, The Weekender found some worthwhile trips on SocialFlight. The annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede starts today and runs through Sunday with thirty-plus balloons participating. Saturday begins with a navigational challenge for the balloon pilots competing for the Mayor’s Cup. Join them on […]