Breezy Point Aviation Day
Story and photos by Del Laughery Breezy Point Airport, 8MN3, is a private field sporting a single 2576 X 50 ft runway, 17/35, located seven miles east of Pequot Lakes, MN, and within walking distance of Pelican Lake and...
Category: Helicopters
Here’s a Preview of Expected Attractions at the EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
The Royal Air Force’s flight demonstration team, the Red Arrows, will perform in the sky over Oshkosh during the last weekend of AirVenture 2026 Information from official EAA and participant press releases, plus photos by Ken Kula Editor’s note:...
VERTICON 2026: The Global Vertical Aviation Industry Converges in Atlanta
Story and photos by Jeff Serpa The Georgia World Congress Center became the epicenter of the global helicopter and vertical aviation industry as aviation professionals from around the world gathered for Verticon 2026. From March 9–12, 2026, the event...
SPOTTING MILITARY AIRCRAFT AT MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Story and photos by Scott Jankowski My hometown airport of General Mitchell International does see a good number of military movements with the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) Avflight handling the majority of traffic. Milwaukee is also home to the...
Government Operated Aircraft Photo Collection
One of the U. S. Air Force’s C-40 executive transports on a short final approach. Photos by William Ellison, Scott Jankowski, Scott Zeno, Bob Finch and Ken Kula Most governments around the world operate aircraft to support its politicians,...
U. S. Coast Guard Aviation Celebrates One Hundred and Ten Years of Service
U. S. Coast Guard HC-144 in special US Coast Guard Aviation Centennial colors in 2016 Story by Ken Kula, photos by Scott Jankowski, Bob Finch, Ken Kula, Corey Beitler, Shawn Byers and Scott Zeno On April 1, 1916, U....
Alton Bay, New Hampshire’s Ice Runway Opens Spectacularly in 2026
Story and photos by Ken Kula Alton Bay, New Hampshire is a village nestled at the end of an inlet of the much larger Lake Winnipesaukee. During three seasons, a seaplane base with the identifier of “B18” is active,...
A Look Back: Steve Lewis Visits RIAT 2024
Photos by Steve Lewis The long-running Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has attracted military aircraft from around the world since 1971. It is the world’s largest military air show, which features several hundred static and around two dozen flying...
A Look Back at the Quonset Point Air Show of 2012
U. S. Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk Story and photos by Del Laughery Now that we’re in the midst of the coldest part of Winter 2025/26, I thought it might be a good time to look back – really...
Pratt and Whitney Just Celebrated Its First Century in Business
Pratt & Whitney just celebrated 100 years in the aviation engine business – “Dependable Engines” are a big reason for its longevity Story and photos by Ken Kula Pratt & Whitney Aircraft was formed in April 1925 – just...
Joint Base Andrews Air Show 2025
Story and photos by Shawn Byers Joint Base Andrews held what has become a bi-annual air show on September 13th and 14th 2025. I was thankful that it was not in conflict with Naval Air Station Oceana as has...
Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show 2025
Story and photos by Shawn Byers “September Morn” , Neil Diamond’s 1979 ballad always seems to be playing through the speakers on the calm, sunny, morning ramp as I walk around. This is the familiarity I love about Oceana....
