Airshow

The 2022 Wings Over Columbus Airshow was an event both ambitious in scope and excellent in execution. Not only were the performers of top caliber, but the airshow provided a vast array of aircraft on static display that were truly remarkable including a DC-3 manufactured in 1937, that in years past was operated by American Airlines and carried the moniker “Flagship Detroit.”

The backstory on this airshow is that the United States Navy had cancelled the airshow at Naval Air Station Pensacola. Several concerned citizens and business organizations took up the slack and decided to organize a private airshow.

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the skies above Peachtree City and Senoia heard roar of three North American AT-6/SNJ Texan Aircraft.

The airshow industry is constantly evolving as are the regulations and policies that inform and regulate airshow performers. On October 10, 2019, the FAA promulgated FAA Order N8900.526, Policy Updates for Issuing Certificate of Waiver or Authorization for An Aviation Event (the “Order”). The Order put into place a new concept called “dynamic maneuvering.” The…

As remarkable as Randy’s performances are in the MiG-17F, the aircraft has many things to teach us about the brilliance and talent possessed by Russian engineers and technicians. A careful examination of the MiG-17F reveals the capabilities of our adversaries.

I cannot say enough kind words about David Cate and his staff.  The were courteous and profesional and treated Katie with kid gloves.  To hangar Katie for nine days without compensation was extremely generous.

The Greenwood Lake Air Show takes place in West Milford, New Jersey. Alan Armstrong performed in the Airshow ain his "Kate" Japanese Bomber

Alan Armstrong’s Japanese Bomber airplane “Kate” in formation flight on December 2017.

The DeKalb Peachtree Airport Airshow known as PDK Neighbor Day was very well st ructured. ATC did a good job handling all of the transient aircraft. A lot of very interesting aircraft were on display.