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Aviation Adventures: Planned and Unplanned 23 Aug 2013 | 06:00 am
Aviation Adventures come in both the planned and unplanned variety, as illustrated by my most recent flight. Every August since 2005 I have covered the Chicago Air & Water Show for MyFlightBlog and a ...
Jim Cornelison to Skydive & Sing National Anthem at the Chicago Air & Water Show 14 Aug 2013 | 11:44 pm
Jim Cornelison well known for his emotional renditions of the National Anthem at Blackhawks games will skydive into the Chicago Air & Water Show. Cornelison, will be be the guest of the All-Veteran Pa...
Art Nalls and the Sea Harrier at the Chicago Air and Water Show 9 Aug 2013 | 04:59 pm
Think you will miss out on the roar of jets this year at the Chicago Air & Water Show? Think again. Art Nalls plans to pilot the fastest aircraft in the 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show, the Sea Harrier....
My Old Friend the Piper Archer 9 Aug 2013 | 04:46 pm
The majority of my flight time this summer was spent getting checked out in the Sky Arrow, a fun little two seat pusher aircraft that had joined Leading Edge Flying Club about a year ago. Unfortunatel...
Chicago Air and Water Show Viewing Guide 2 Aug 2013 | 04:24 pm
Each year about this time I start to receive many requests from friends and family and through MyFlightBlog.com for tips on where to watch the Chicago Air & Water Show. I thought I would share some of...
Interest in Airshows Is In a Free Fall 2 Aug 2013 | 07:23 am
There is a strong discussion going on over at AirFacts in regards to a recent article asking "Are airshows dying?". The sad reality is that I think there is little to debate, interest in airshows is i...
Geico Skytypers To Make First Chicago Air & Water Show Appearance 22 Jul 2013 | 06:26 am
The 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show will feature several new acts in 2013 including the Geico Skytypers. The team will fly an 18-minute low altitude precision performance showcasing the performance of t...
No Thunderbirds at the 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show 19 Jul 2013 | 04:49 pm
In March the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds cancelled their planned appearance at the 2013 Chicago Air & Water Show as a result of sequestration cuts. Just days ago it was announced that the Thunderbirds...
Flying the Sky Arrow 650 14 Jun 2013 | 08:49 am
Last year a new member joined my flying club, Leading Edge Flying Club, and brought with him a 2004 Sky Arrow 650 TNS to expand our fleet. I was immediately intrigued by this aircraft the first time I...
Flying with the Monticello Flying Club 24 May 2013 | 06:31 am
I am such a huge advocate of the General Aviation community. Since becoming a pilot in 2004 I have been amazed by how open and friendly the aviation community is. Whenever I visit new places I try to ...