by Robbie Culver Fly-ins offer a special, unique experience no matter where they are, and no matter who runs them. This past fall, I was fortunate to attend a very…
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Fly Your Face In Space
by Larry E. Nazimek Want to have your picture flown into space aboard the Space Shuttle? It’s absolutely free! (I thought I’d answer your first question before you asked.) NASA…
Private Air Show Benefits Wings of Mercy-Minnesota
by Wayne Flury If you’ve ever imagined how the “other half” lives, picture yourself attending a benefit event featuring a catered pig roast, with a brass ensemble for entertainment while…
Pilots Get Together For Fun Air Tour
by Ben McQuillan Despite the threat of fog, low clouds, and a couple of last minute maintenance delays, this year’s 7th Annual Flying Cloud Air Tour, Flying Cloud Airport, Eden…
Water Ditching Gets Wave Reviews At Summit
by Dave Weiman Exploring new travel destinations remains an all-time-favorite forum topic at the AOPA Aviation Summit, such as flying to the Caribbean with Rick Gardner and “Caribbean Sky Tours”…
Airport Support Network Volunteers Meet At AOPA Aviation Summit
LONG BEACH, CALIF. – AOPA Airport Support Network (ASN) volunteers met November 12, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Beach, Calif., during the AOPA Aviation Summit, to review…
EAA AIRVENTURE-OSHKOSH 2011
Naval Celebration, Tributes To Rutan & Hoover Among Many Top Highlights For EAA AirVenture OSHKOSH, WIS. — Themed days dedicated to a notable centennial as well as aviation legends are shaping…
“Going Once… Going Twice!”
by Jim Bildilli Sometime in 2011, the auctioneer’s gavel will sound signaling the sale of Shafer Metro East Airport (3K6). Airport owner and co-founder Ed Shafer, 78, says “it’s time…