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  • Wings Over Houston Airshow

    Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting schedule for the Wings Over Houston Airshow in 2011. Featured performers will include the Canadian Snowbirds, F-16 Fighting Falcon, USAF ...

  • Hollister Airshow

    Taking place on Memorial Day weekend, Hollister Airshow will feature aerobatics, warbirds, a fly-in, aircraft displays, vendors and a raffle. Performers confirmed for this exciting event include ...

  • Garmin Releases New Aviation GPS – Airplanes

    One of the newest Aviation GPS units on the market today is the Garmin GPSMAP 496. For pilots who rent planes or just prefer portable GPS models, the 496 combines several attractive features ...

  • The Threat of Volcanic Ash

    The volcanic eruption in Iceland that brought the aviation industry to a standstill in April has raised new questions and kick-started new research. Thousands of travelers remain grounded and ...

  • Austria Air Power Air Show

    As Austria finalizes plans for this year’s Air Power Air Show, airplane fans across the world are packing their bags and finalizing their travel arrangements. AirPower09 is set to be this year’s ...

  • Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular 2012

    With the show center located between 1st Ave N and 6th Ave N, the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular is set to bring action to the skies in this exciting event...

  • Thunder Over the Boardwalk 2009

    Taking place over the beaches of Atlantic city, Thunder Over the Boardwalk promises a spectacle of aerobatic skill that is sure to leave spectators spell-bound. The jam-packed program includes ...

  • Wings of Dreams Fly-in Breakfast

    This event has been organized to benefit the Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum. The pancake breakfast is fee for World War Two veterans. There will also be vintage cars displayed.

  • Forget the Avgas, Just Use 160 AA Batteries

    In Tokyo, Japan, a piloted one-person aircraft successfully completed its inaugural flight powered by 160 household AA batteries. During the flight that lasted a total of 59 seconds, the ...

  • Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo

    The Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo will feature a wide variety of airplanes on display. The program will also include Powered Parachute Demonstration Flights, Educational Forums, cheese and ...

  • VTOL X-Plane Development Challenge

    As aviation technology continues to develop at breakneck speed, the goal of producing aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities, that can fly as fast as a fixed-wing ...

  • Plane Spotters

    The Columbia News Service reported the other day that plane spotters, people whose hobby it is to photograph planes and record the registration number, are often mistaken for terrorists. Since ...