Moose Peterson shooting the Commemorative Air Force ( CAF) Dixie Wing Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless at the 2013 Air venture in Oshkosh. The CAF Dixie Wing SBD Dauntless is one of the only two airworthy left in the world.
Tip of the wing to warbirdsnews.com for adding the update!
The Kansas Aviation Expo is celebrating its inaugural event this year at the National Center for Aviation Training in Wichita, Kansas – “Where the state capital meets the Air Capital!”
The KAE is an event like no other, with various facets of the aviation industry meeting to discuss the current climate and challenges of the industry, and then developing strategies to leverage resources and join forces to work towards a brighter future.
This event is made possible by the collaborative efforts of several industry stakeholders, and under the leadership of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education.
From the press release about Aviation Appreciation Month:
“You can’t be a success if you don’t love people.”
From the EAA website:
Paul Poberezny came from humble beginnings, yet he created one of the world largest aviation organizations and emerged as one of the 20th century’s greatest aviation leaders, creating a worldwide aviation organization and the world’s largest annual fly-in event, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
He died on August 22, 2013, in Oshkosh after a career that spanned more than 70 years of flight at the controls of more than 500 different types of aircraft.
Paul is survived by his wife, Audrey; one son, Tom (Sharon) Poberezny of Brookfield, Wisconsin; one daughter, Bonnie (Chuck) Parnall of Oshkosh; two granddaughters, Audra (Michael) Hoy of Oshkosh and Lesley Poberezny of Brookfield, Wisconsin; and one great-granddaughter born in 2012, Charlotte “Charley” Hoy.
Short Notice!
During the The Planes of Fame Air Museum’s August living history event featuring the Vought F4U Corsair Disney will be in attendance and will hold drawings hourly for VIP family tickets to see the Disney movie “Planes” movie at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood from 9 am to 1 pm.
You’ll also be able to purchase your movie tickets during the event!
Bring the family and check out the airplane that inspired “Skipper” from Planes, and make sure to see Planes when it flies into theaters August 9th!
You can read more about the upcoming event HERE.
You can find out more about this event at the Planes of Fame website HERE.
You can visit Disney’s Planes movie website HERE.
Mark your calendar for the 7th Annual Taste of Flight Saturday, October 26! The event will center on the stories of veterans of the Mighty Eighth, the greatest aerial force ever assembled. Check back often for updates on the program participants. The 7th Annual Taste of Flight will feature wine and beer tastings and a delicious selection of food stations hosted by local restaurateurs. Bid on wine and aviation-related items in the Silent Auction. And of course, the Museum’s rare aircraft will be on display front and center.
Sponsors will mingle with the speakers at the VIP reception before the event and receive reserved seating for the program. To become an event sponsor, contact Karen Hinton at 909.597.4754 or by email at Karen Hinton. We expect over 350 guests to attend. This event will sell out! Sponsorships are available now. Check back often for updates on the participating wineries and brewers and a list of auction items. Visit the Planes of Fame Air Museum and Taste of Flight Facebook page for all the latest event news. Join us Where Warbirds Fly and Aviation History Lives!
Find out more about this event HERE.
For more information on the Planes of Fame Museum, you can visit their website HERE.
