Aviation Events, Great Places to Fly and MORE!
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Sometimes everything you see on radar isn't exactly what it seems. Do you completely understand the difference between composite and lowest tilt radar on Foreflight? In this video, we will share the discrepancies and what it means for you on your next cross country.
"Self service fuel available on the restaurant ramp. Always at a good price." - Submitted by Walt Weaver.
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Stuart Davis of Auto PSRU demonstrates a real time demonstration of his company's geared drive on an automotive engine, allowing the conversion of auto engines for aircraft use.
Aviation also has its venerable equations, and one of my favorites involves absolutely no serious math at all. This equation expresses the relationship between attitude, power and performance. It's to be taken seriously, but not literally.
The Festival D' Avion is a celebration of Freedom and Flight and honors the men and women who have served in the armed forces. The 1 & 1/2 day event, hosted at the Moore County Airport, includes a celebration concert, special aircraft exhibits, scheduled aircraft fly-overs, Warbird displays, precision jump team exhibitions, programmed entertainment and a special scheduled fly-out of all participating aircraft. The five branches of the military have approved participation for the Festival D' Avion and will provide a variety of static aircraft and military equipment displays. Food and beverage options will be available from area and regional food trucks, craft beer breweries, North Carolina wineries and vendors.
"Seabrisa's eatery is about 50 feet from the parking area and is delicious. There is a restaurant again at hollister!" - Submitted by ed.
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"Here is more info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/big-bend-ranch/pdfs/airstrip-guidelines" - Submitted by C Baker.
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Watch as we unbox an RV-12iS from Van's Aircraft. This is an exciting time, to build an actual Airplane!
The Emmy Award winning producers of the public television hits Beyond The Powder and Space Chase USA have now created a new historical aviation series; The Restorers - Season 1. The documentary series will be available throughout the United States on public television stations starting in February 2020.
FAA's From the Flight Deck video series uses cockpit mounted cameras to capture runway and taxiway footage and combines them with diagrams and visual graphics to clearly identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items. Learn more at https://www.faa.gov/go/FromTheFlightDeck
Come join us for the first ever STOL Competition with a cash purse! See our FaceBook page 2020 LONESTAR STOL Competition for details.
Exhibit Detail: See hundreds of scale model aircraft, cars, tanks, trucks, spacecraft, ships and more. From warbirds to Star Trek, models of all kinds will be on display at the Lone Star Flight Museum. The public is welcomed to bring their models and share their work with museum visitors. A special presentation of modeling basics, a QA session and modeling tips will take place at 1 p.m. SPECIAL THEME DISPLAY - To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II, a special display of models related to the last nine months of the war from Jan. 1, 1945 to Sept. 2, VJ Day, will showcase the men and machines of the war's end. The Gulf Coast Model Expo is free with your general admission ticket. Members and exhibitors displaying their models are free. For more info., or to register to display your models, contact: Stewart Bailey at curator@lonestarflight.org About the Lone Star Flight Museum The Lone Star Flight Museum LSFM is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation as well as educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering and math. In addition to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, the 130,000 square foot museum is home to a flying collection of rare and historic commercial, general aviation and military aircraft. Guests can experience the wonder of flight in a warbird ride and get hands-on in the high-tech Aviation Learning Center and Flight Academy. Located at Ellington Airport, just 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is open Monday-Sunday now through Labor Day. Tickets start at $9.95 with senior and military discounts. Memberships are also available. For details, visit www.lonestarflight.org or call 346-708-2517. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
"The Airport Restaurant and Spirits is under new ownership and now called The Apron Restaurant and Spirits. The restaurant is open while undergoing renovations." - Submitted by Bob Rivard.
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Come check it out and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Sausage served by the Keosauqua Lions. Pilots flying in, eat free! There is no admission fee for the Fly-in. The public is welcome to attend. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun!
Join us for the 10th Annual Planes, Trains, Automobiles family friendly event featuring air shows, antique cars, and model trains. There will be free flights for the first 125 kids ages 8-17. Spaces are limited and children will need to be preregistered to receive the flight. The event will also include live music, up close displays, food, kids bounce house area, and FUN! The event will take place on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. The event is FREE and parking is only $5. The proud title sponsors for the event is Nationwide and Stahl Insurance.
Breakfast includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, cheese grits, yogurt, fresh cut fruit, sausage, coffee and orange juice for $7. 50/50 drawing at 10. 8:30 - 10:30 AM
"Flew in for a visit a year and a half ago. Worth the stop. Lots of interesting history and artifacts." - Submitted by Huey.
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Simulated single-engine operations in a multi-engine can challenge your skills but adding a GPS approach requires detailed attention to staying ahead of the aircraft. In this weeks video I show you a simulated single-engine GPS approach RWY 36 at Ocala in the Tecnam.
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Pilot Cory Robin takes you on a scenic flight in Salt Lake City that is so beautiful it's almost unbelievable!
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