Tag Archives: warbirds

Warbird & Airline Pilot, Randall Lee Sohn

Posted on July 25, 2020 by mwflyer

February 1, 1934 – April 1, 2020 Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The pilot who helped fly the B-29 bomber, later known throughout the world as “FiFi” from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California to Harlingen, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, August/September 2020, Headlines, Headlines | Tagged aircraft, B-29, Commemorative Air Force, FIFI, Midwest Flyer, Randall Lee Sohn, Randy Sohn, warbirds, World War II | Leave a comment

The Person Who Gave EAA Its B-17 − Bill Harrison

Posted on July 24, 2020 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue The late William (Bill) E. Harrison, EAA Lifetime Member (16556) and Warbirds Member (261), is the person who generously donated the B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1983. … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2020, EAA & AirVenture, People, Sections, Sections | Tagged Air Races, B-17 Aluminum Overcast, Bill Harrison, EAA, EAA Warbirds Hall of Fame, Midwest Flyer, warbirds, William E. Harrison | Leave a comment

EAA BRINGS AVIATION COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR EAA SPIRIT OF AVIATION WEEK ON JULY 21-25

Posted on June 5, 2020 by mwflyer

Whole spectrum of recreational aviation featured as #EAAtogether EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (June 5, 2020) — The Experimental Aircraft Association is showcasing the whole spectrum of flight this summer in a virtual way, as EAA Spirit of Aviation … Continue reading →

Posted in EAA & AirVenture, News | Tagged aerobatics, aircraft, aviation, EAA, EAA Spirit of Aviation Week, Experimental Aircraft Association, Hangar flying, Homebuilts, Jack J. Pelton, Midwest Flyer, Pilot Proficiency, ultralight aircraft, Vintage Aircraft, warbirds | Leave a comment

Wairbirds I Have Flown (In)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Last fall, I wrote an article on “warbirds” for a national aviation organization. One question arose: Have I ever flown in a warbird? My response was yes! But … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, The Left Seat | Tagged Air Force Cessna O-2 Skymasters, Air Force L-19, April/May 2020, Bird Dog, Bob Worthington, C-47, Cessna 337, Columns, Fairchild C-119, Flying Boxcar, general aviation pilot, Marine R4D, Midwest Flyer, military aircraft, Oscar Deuce, The Left Seat, UH-1B Huey helicopter, Under Fire with ARVN Infantry, warbirds, WWII | Leave a comment

AirVenture 2013… Looking Back & Looking Forward!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by mwflyer

by Jim LaMalfa Dave Weiman, Contributing Editor Standing at the main gates to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, July 29 thru August 4, one had to recognized and give thanks to the efforts of a young National Guard aircraft mechanic named … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2013 | Tagged AirVenture, Avidyne, B25, Bob Hoover, Cessna Aircraft Company, Chicago, Cirrus, Daher-Socata, Dave Weiman, EAA, EAA Young Eagles, Epic Aircraft, Flight Design, Ford Motor Company, Garmin avionics, Honda Aircraft Company, HondaJet aircraft, Jack Pelton, Jim LaMalfa, Kirby Chambliss, LSA, Michimasa Fujino-san, Paul H. Poberezny, PBY Catalina, Piper Meridian, RANS S20 Raven, Red Bull, Rotec, Sean D. Tucker, SkyReach "Bush Cat", warbirds, Yves “Jetman” Rossy | Leave a comment

Family, Friends & Fantastic Flying Machines… EAA Celebrates 60th Fly-In Convention

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower set the tone for the week to come, July 23 thru July 29, 2012 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with enthusiasm and confidence for EAA’s 60th annual fly-in convention. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2012 | Tagged aircraft, AirVenture, aviation, B-29, Boogie Knights, Cessna, Cirrus, Dave Weiman, Dick VanGrunsven, EAA, FIFI, floatplanes, Ford Motor Company, George Lucas, Maura Hightower, Phil Vassar, Piper J-3 Cub, Red Tails, Rod Hightower, RV, Seaplanes, Steve Miller Band, Tuskegee Airmen, ulatralights, warbirds | Leave a comment