by Alan Armstrong | Feb 13, 2020 | Aerobatic Aircraft, Air Races, Aircraft, Airshows, FAA, Flying Clubs, Formation Flying
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...
by Alan Armstrong | Nov 1, 2018 | Aircraft, Airshows, History, Second World War, War Aircraft
WHO IS RANDY BALL? Randy Ball grew up in Tyler, Texas. His father was a pilot and his great uncle was a 56-mission veteran who flew B-17s in World War Two. With the war’s end, Randy’s uncle served as pilot to President Harry Truman. Licensed to fly while a teenager,...
by Alan Armstrong | Aug 20, 2018 | Aerobatic Aircraft, Air Force, Aircraft, Airshows, Formation Flying, History, MIlitary, Second World War, War Aircraft
I. RISE AND SHINE David Cate graciously allowed Katie to be hangared free of charge at Maryville Airport northwest of Cleveland, Ohio following the conclusión of our Prowlers of the Pacific show in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 1. So, on Tuesday, July 10, I was...
by Alan Armstrong | Jun 26, 2018 | Airshows, Formation Flying, History, MIlitary, Second World War, War Aircraft
The Greenwood Lake Air Show takes place in West Milford, New Jersey. The Airport is ensconced in a quaint rural setting with lush green trees and beautiful lakes. The organizers and workers at the show are extremely enthusiastic and devoted to maintaining a standard...
by Alan Armstrong | Jun 8, 2015 | Airshows, Second World War, War Aircraft
Having spent the evening at the Epps Air Service 50th Anniversary party on Thursday, the plan was to depart in the Kate from Falcon Field on Friday morning, May 29th. Although there was low fog initially that morning, the feeling was that it would burn off fairly...
