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September 2018
5th Annual Texas STOL Roundup
The lower 48's premier STOL event and world’s largest gathering of backcountry aircraft. Pilots, their families, friends and visitors are all welcome. Everyone is invited. Camp on the grass, hotels in town, or fly in daily. Friday activities include a STOL & Backcountry Seminar and competition practice. Saturday is the ‘Traditional STOL®’ and ‘Obstacle STOL®’ competitions with a live band and hangar dance at night. Sunday is the Flour Bombing competition.
Find out more »National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement 56th Annual Dinner and Ceremony
Join the National Aviation Hall of Fame as we host Enshrinees, aviation enthusiasts, industry leaders, pilots and aviators, engineers and scientists, astronauts and inventors, NAHF members and supporters in witnessing history as four more aerospace greats are inducted into the only Congressionally chartered aviation hall of fame in America. Presenters Announced for the 56th Annual National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is pleased to announce an outstanding assembly of aviation’s finest to serve as Presenters of…
Find out more »October 2018
AOPA Fly-In: Carbondale, Illinois
Hidden away at the tip of Illinois, Carbondale is home to lakes, state parks, a national forest, and Southern Illinois University. Carbondale was named one of the Top 101 Best Outdoor Towns and made the list of Outdoor Magazine’s Top 200 towns for sportsmen. Visitors can enjoy rock climbing, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, boating, and geocaching, all among the rolling landscape of the Shawnee Hills.
Find out more »“Aircraft Manufacture” 1927-1957 (From Back Shop to Mass Production)
The 2018-19 Winter Lecture Series begins wednesday October 10th (7pm) and is repeated on saturday October 13th (12 noon) with John Fredrickson's presentation on the evolution of aircraft manufacturing with special attention given to the North American experience. The series is entitled "The Grand Designs of the Golden Age of Aviation, 1927-57". Subsequent presentation will cover advances in aerodynamics, power plants, radios and navigation and structures.
Find out more »Fall Festival of Flight – 56th Annual Fly-in
Welcome to the Fall Festival of Flight, hosted by the Texas Chapter, Antique Airplane Association, with the cooperation of the City of Gainesville, Texas. It is a chance to see the planes of the past and meet the pilots who lovingly maintain them. It is a chance to make new friends and renew acquaintances with pilots and airplanes who are long time friends. Airplanes participating in the Fly-In include: Antiques, Classics, Warbirds, Replicas and Homebuilt airplanes that will be on…
Find out more »Hidden Valley Airpark Fly-in Lunch October 20
Join the residents of Hidden Valley Airpark for a hamburger/hot dog meal and tour of the community on October 20, 2018. We will have food and drinks for lunch starting at 11:00 AM. There will be plenty of time for hangar flying while you eat, and if you desire, we will give you a golf cart tour of the community so that you can see what Hidden Valley Airpark is all about. Hidden Valley Airpark (5TX0) has an asphalt 2,650…
Find out more »AOPA Fly-In: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores offers culinary diversity and extensive options for both water and land-based activities. Sugar-white beaches, fresh seafood, championship golf courses, charter fishing trips, wildlife areas, and historic sites are just a few of the treasures Gulf Shores offers its visitors. Surrounded by back bays and rivers, there are many opportunities for outdoor recreation in Gulf Shores, which has a little something for everyone.
Find out more »November 2018
Audi Stuart Air Show
We promote a safe, family entertainment event while providing financial support to its benefiting non-profit organizations including the Special Olympics, United Way of Martin County, Civil Air Patrol, as well as many other deserving community charities. We offer many different types of fundraising opportunities for local non-profit organizations and community groups. Nearly a dozen organizations benefit each year. Our air show is a three-day event featuring thrilling performances by nationally known performers as well as interesting and historical static displays…
Find out more »Honor Veterans Fly-In
Kachemak Bay Flying Service (KBFS), wholly owned subsidiary of S3, welcomes General Aviation flyers to a Veterans Weekend Fly-in on November 11, 2018 at the Draughon-Miller Regional Airport in Temple, Texas. The event is planned in honor of our nation’s veterans and welcomes aviation enthusiasts from all over the southwest to participate in a number of events for veterans and their families and friends. Other events planned include a Texas barbecue and other lunch items, a free Discovery Flight drawing,…
Find out more »December 2018
Scenic Holiday Flights in a DC-3
Take a serious break from holiday challenges in HFF’s magnificent DC-3. Treat your family to an aerial tour of Puget Sound. Meet our magnificent pilots a half-hour prior to your flight. Stay afterward for holiday treats. In the spirit of the season, flights on these three Sundays (12/2, 12/9, 12/16) will be offered for $250. Reserve now at 425.348.3200. To participate, please call Visitor Services at 425-348-3200 or email visitorservices@historicflight.org.
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