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Best Midwest Airshow for the 2018 Season

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Evansville ShrinersFest on track to be THE SHOW of 2018

You don’t want to miss this!!

June 30 – July 1, 2018, on the banks of the Ohio River at Evansville. Come early and enjoy watching the performers in their rehearsal day  on June 29.

Take a sneak peek at our stellar lineup and you’ll immediately see what why we are so excited about this year’s event.

For more information on the other exciting events planned for ShrinersFest, including the WWII Military reenactment, check out their website at Shrinersfest.com.

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Durango Air Show, Sept 17, 2016

AviationCelebration_LogoThe Durango-La Plata County Airport is hosting an Aviation Celebration on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Headlining the event with be the US Army Golden Knights Jump Team.  The Aviation Celebration is a free community event.  The public is invited to view and learn about numerous military, private, and emergency aircraft.

 

In addition to getting an up close look at a wide variety of aircraft, the event will also include an opportunity to tour airport fire & rescue equipment, Durango Fire Protection District equipment, and airport snow removal equipment. Live musical performances will be provided!

Bring the entire family to the Aviation Celebration! With exciting aircraft, live music, and activities for children, this event will have something for all ages. Be sure to tell your friends and family about this unique event!

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Evansville Shrinersfest and Air Show, June 22-26, 2016

A SUMMER FESTIVAL OF FUN!
From family traditions and childhood memories to must see performances and nightly entertainment, everyone has their own unique ShrinersFest story. The area’s favorite summer festival returns to the downtown riverfront this June for five days of family fun! Join us as we turn summer up and anxiously await the new and exciting things planned for ShrinersFest 2016!

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Planes, Trains, and BBQ, and Spring Splash-In

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Jon’s been working hard putting together a great show for the wonderful people at Taveras, FL.   Join us on Saturday, April 30, for the Planes, Trains, and BBQ Air Show, and stick around for the Spring Splash-In on Sunday, May 1. It’s always a great weekend by the lake!  Both events take place at Wooten Park on Lake Dora.

Performers line up includes:
  • Jive Kirby
  • Paul Schulten flying an Eagle
  • Jacquie B Warda
  • John Black flying a Super Decathlon
  • Clemens Kulig
  • The Retro Team
  • Lunar Sawyer will be announcing for the show.
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ICAS Convention, Las Vegas, December 2016

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We always look forward to our annual trips to Las Vegas for the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Convention. This year’s convention was held at the Rio Hotel, December 6-9.

While Las Vegas IS a great place to visit, and offers such a variety of entertainment options, the BEST part of this trip isn’t the location at all. Catching up with old friends, making new ones, and enjoying the camaraderie that exists among all of us in this niche industry…. this is what it’s really all about.  The energy is electrifying, and  we always come away with new ideas and exciting opportunities. This year was the best ever!

This year we were pleased to secure a very special piece of aviation art for our Free Raffle at our booth on the convention floor.  Steven Greenwald Galleries of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, donated this beautiful painting by Frank Martin. IMG_3119It’s called T-6 #2, and you can find it, and the rest of this fabulous collection, on the gallery website.  Our good friend Jacquie Warda, of Jacquie B Airshows, drew the winning ticket, IMG_1087 2and the prize went to Luke Carrico. Luke is an air show announcer that we’ve had the privilege of working with in the past. Luke was attending ICAS for the very first time. He said he was thrilled to have this great piece to take home as a souvenir for his office wall.

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We had a Monster Splash!

We’ve told you before how much fun we always have in Tavares, and our recent visit for the Monster Splash In, Oct 24, was no exception.DSC_2483
It was a perfect day to enjoy some lakeshore breezes, meet some new people, relax in Wooten Park, and enjoy the fun. This years’ event included boat racing in the afternoon, so it was really a full day. We hope you enjoy the pictures here, and maybe you’ll come join us next April, or in October 2016. It’s always a great day by beautiful Lake Dora.

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An Air Show Homecoming!

DSC_2208Eastman Georgia’s claim to fame is Middle Georgia State University, which houses Georgia’s only public university Aviation School. Their homecoming event isn’t your typical football game. No, it’s an Air Show! I wonder how many universities can boast of having their own Air Show?

The people here at the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport worked with the University to pull off a great event, despite the early lack of cooperation from Mother Nature. But the skies cleared just in time to get it done, and we had a blast.

Our scheduled inclued the Silver Wings Jump Team from Ft. Benning, but unfortunately, the ceilings were just too low for their part of the show. Hopefully, we’ll get them back for next year!

 

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Georgia State Patrol demonstrated their fire-fighting skills.
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Heart of Georgia Air Show, Sept 12

We’re off to Georgia tomorrow! We are looking forward to a great little air show put on by Middle Georgia State University, Georgia’s only public university with an aviation program. The venue is the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport located in Eastman, GA.

Featured aerobatic performers include:

Gary Ward, flying an MX2,

Greg Connell in his unique “Connell Model 12” Pitts,

Larry King, flying a Pitts Model 12,

Georgia State Patrol, fire fighting unit demonstration,

The Silver Wings Paratroopers, from Ft. Benning, GA

Other events will include:

lots of static aircraft displays, allowing you  chance to check out your favorite flying machines up close,

Kids Zone,

Flight Simulators,

and much more.

Admission is free, so come on over and bring the kiddos!  We’d love to see you at the air show!

 

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Evansville 2015 Photo Gallery

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F-16 Air Force Viper Demo team shared a photo op with the Air Boss.
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When he’s not out refueling fighters and bombers as a Air Force reservist, Major Billy Werth thrills air show crowds with his aerial maneuvers his patriotic Pitts S2C.
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What a privilege to work with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. They are a great group of professional aviators.
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Award winning aerobatic pilot Julia Wood, of JTAirshows, wows the crowd with her powerful performance!
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Fat Albert is a crowd favorite with low passes over the Ohio River. The houseboats marked the “show center.”
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The US Air Force Heritage Flight showcases the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the WWII era P-51 Mustang, flying in close formation.
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Blue skies form a perfect backdrop for the Snowbirds red and white formations.
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Our on site photographer captured some great images of the Blue Angels in flight.
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Introducing – America’s Sea Plane City!

We discovered a really great little town in central Florida a few years back. Tavares. It’s a beautiful setting. How could we have lived in Florida for so many years, and missed out on a spectacular little gem like this?Document

Tavares REALLY has it all. Small town charm, gorgeous lakes, friendly people, and an active Community Development
Board that’s always finding new ways to make Tavares even more special.  There is nothing sleepy about this small town.

But it’s Tavares biggest claim to fame that makes it even more special for us. Tavares is America’s Seaplane City! DSC_0035

Situated on the shores of Lake Dora is Wooten Park, home to a busy little sea plane basin where the action is nonstop.  It’s a seaplane pilot’s dream. The friendly people at the Tavares Seaplane Base and Marina (an FAA certified airport) will take good care of your precious seaplane, or your boat, while you enjoy the bounty of nearby activities and dining opportunities. Leesburg International Airport is just down the road if you prefer landing on a strip! There’s something for everyone.

IMG_0738 - Version 2Tavares hosts a really great air show and two Splash-In’s a year.   Planes, Trains and BBQ in April is their premier event. What could be better pairing an air show with a BBQ Truck Competition?  Throw in a ride on the Orange Blossom Cannonball, and an hour or two for the kids at the Children’s Splash Park, and you’ve got a complete family vacation in a weekend.  All within easy walking distance of lodging and restaurants. For us, these are great adventures, and the fun far outweighs the work. We always look forward to these weekends and renewing the friendships we’ve build with the people of Tavares.  We’d love to see you at our next event!

See all that Tavares has to offer at tavares.org

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