A Thoughtful Lifestyle Choice At the most distant edge of the runway, where firm pavement gives way to open sky, a different kind of neighborhood is taking shape. Fly-in communities are no longer a novelty tucked away for a small group of aviation enthusiasts. They ...
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OK – Oklahoma has a rich aviation history, and it started in 1910 when Charles Willard flew his powered airplane, a Curtiss Pusher, during an exhibition. This was six years after the Wright Brothers’ first flight and 2.5 years after Oklahoma officially joined the union. ...
The South Dakota Air and Space Museum is located in Box Elder and is known for its comprehensive collection of documents, artifacts, and airplanes from the Cold War. The museum is located just outside Ellsworth Air Force Base, which was a key player in the ...
Innovative Game-Changing Aircraft Hangar Development That is Truly “Next-Level” An Insufficient Number of Aircraft Hangars As of mid‑2025, the United States continues to grapple with what is clearly a pronounced shortage of general aviation (GA) and business jet hangar space. Somewhere on the order of ...
Airventure is right around the corner! Oshkosh 2025 is just around the corner. The high-flying fun begins on Monday, July 21, and runs until Sunday, July 27. This year will be the 72nd year for the EAA AirVenture Fly-In Convention, and it’s sure to offer ...
Did you know that 2025 is the 50th anniversary of the Dayton Air Show? The first air show in Dayton was held in 1975 and was called the Dayton Air Fair. In 1975, one of the featured acts was Patty Wagner standing on the wing ...
Are you looking for a quiet place where you can relax and unwind while still enjoying the great outdoors and living your aviation dream? If you think that sounds good, have you heard of Abel Island in Gutenberg, Iowa? It’s located on the Mississippi River, ...
Are you interested in aviation history and the beginning of flight? If you are, you might want to explore the self-guided Aviation Trail tour in Dayton, Ohio. The tour includes 17 historic aviation sites where you can learn about the beginning of flight and how ...
Are you ready for a Wisconsin adventure? Wisconsin borders two Great Lakes, including Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and the state is well-known for its boating, watersports, and fishing. Of course, when most people think of Wisconsin, they think of the high-quality dairy products, like ...
KS – Did you know that there’s an Amelia Earhart museum in Kansas? The Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas, officially opened in 2023. Eventually, the museum hopes to have a 4,000 foot runway that’s 75 feet wide, but for now, visitors should plan ...