SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WIS. – The Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin held its “wheels and wings” annual fly-in breakfast and root beer float extravaganza, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Sheboygan County…
Category: Fly-Ins & Air Shows
Iowa County Airport Fly-In Breakfast Welcomed Veteran & Future Aviators
MINERAL POINT, WIS. – Kevin King, airport manager, greeted each and every pilot as they arrived at Iowa County Airport in Mineral Point, Wis., for the airport’s annual Father’s Day…
Eagles Soar At Eagle River Fly-In & Airshow
by Rob Hom EAGLE RIVER, WIS. – The 22nd Annual Eagle River Fly-In & Airshow at Eagle River Union Airport, June 16, 2012, was a resounding success! Well over a…
GA Arrival Procedures To Volk Field To Be Improved For 2014 Fly-In
CAMP DOUGLAS, WIS. – One event a lot of pilots look forward to every other year is the Volk Field Air National Guard Base Open House Fly-In & Air Show…
Minnesota Air Spectacular 2012
MANKATO, MINN. – Mankato’s “Minnesota Air Spectacular,” June 9-10, 2012, at Mankato Regional Airport, had great weather, over 35,000 spectators, and some of the most talented performers in the world,…
The First 20 Years Of Thunder On The Lakeshore Celebrated!
by Geoff Sobering The “Best of the First 20 Years” was the theme for this year’s “Thunder on the Lakeshore” air show at Manitowoc County Regional Airport, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. “Best”…
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Proclaims July 25-31, 2011 “AirVenture Week”
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker visited EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 26, 2011, to proclaim the week “EAA AirVenture Fly-In Week.” EAA President Rod Hightower presented Gov….
Quad Cities Airshow – Celebrating 25 Years!
by Geoff Sobering This year was the 25th anniversary of the Quad Cities Airshow, June 18-19, 2011. Ken and Margi Hopper, along with the rest of the organizing committee, really…
Fourth of July Weekend Sacred In Phillips
PHILLIPS, WIS. – Fourth of July weekend has become sacred for residents of Price County, Wisconsin, as the annual Price County Fly-In & Air Show is held at Price County…
Blue Waters & Sunshine Greet Seaplane Pilots In Brainerd
BRAINERD, MINN. – Flying took precedence at the annual Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Safety Seminar & Fly-In, May 6-8, 2011, at Madden’s Resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, Minnesota. The Minnesota…
World’s Only Airworthy B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” To Return To EAA AirVenture 2011, Along With Hoover, Tippin, REO Speedwagon, Sinise & The U.S. Navy
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Flying again following a four-year renovation, the world’s only airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress, “FIFI,” is scheduled to make a much-anticipated appearance at EAA AirVenture 2011, July 25-31…
Lakes & Airports… What They Have In Common
by Dave Weiman This issue of Midwest Flyer Magazine is dedicated to two very special activities in the Midwest this spring – seaplane flying and airport conferences. In Minnesota, the…
Yes, It’s Real…Red Bull’s Helicopter Does Aerobatics
by Larry E. Nazimek Some TV newscasts have an “Is it real?” segment, where they examine a You Tube video clip of something that appears to be impossible. A helicopter…
Perseverance Pays Off For Organizers of Thunder On The Lakeshore!
Story & Photos by Geoff Sobering Three days of almost perfect air show weather greeted fans who flocked to Manitowoc County Airport, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, June 5-6, for the 2010 edition…
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…