Confessions of an Airshow Volunteer: What Really Happens Behind the Rope Line
Behind every airshow are hundreds of volunteers working to make the magic happen. As someone who has been volunteering at regional shows for eight years...
What It Really Feels Like Standing on the Flight Line at Oshkosh
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh becomes the world’s busiest airport for one week each July. As someone who has stood on that flight line for fifteen consecutive...
The 6 Biggest Air Shows in the World, Ranked by Attendance
Major airshows draw hundreds of thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world. As someone who has attended most of these events personally — burning...
Golden Knights vs Blue Angels Jump Team: Which Parachute Demo Steals the Show?
Today, I will share it all with you. Both teams jump from 12,500 feet. Both land with pinpoint accuracy on show center. But the U.S....
How Military Demonstration Teams Operate
Demonstration pilots undergo rigorous selection and training before joining elite teams. As someone who has spent years watching these teams up close at shows across...
World War II Warbirds at American Airshows
The P-51 Mustang remains the most recognizable warbird at American airshows. As someone who has spent years on the flightline with binoculars and a camera,...
Taking Your Family to Their First Airshow
Airshows offer incredible experiences for families when properly prepared. As someone who has dragged my own kids to shows since they were in diapers —...
Blue Angels vs Thunderbirds Compared
The Blue Angels perform their iconic diamond formation in F/A-18 Super Hornets. As someone who has watched both squads perform more times than I can...
How to Photograph Aircraft at Airshows
Capturing sharp images of fast-moving jets requires proper technique and equipment. As someone who has been lugging camera gear to shows for years — destroying...
P-51 Pilot Makes Safe Emergency Landing
A P-51D Mustang similar to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Photo: Daniel Eledut/Unsplash Warbird emergency landings have gotten complicated with all the armchair...
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