For anyone who is a fan of flight and of warbirds in particular, flying in a Spitfire at Duxford is an opportunity not to be missed. At the Imperial War Museum Duxford you can enjoy flight experiences with some of the most iconic planes from World War II. You can fly wing to wing with…
There are people who travel the world visiting airports and airfields just to watch airplanes take off and land. They’re called planespotters, and if you’re fascinated by aviation, this could be the perfect hobby for you too. This article will cover the basics of what plane spotting is and why it’s important to aviation. It…
The Headcorn Airshow is an annual airshow that takes place in the village of Headcorn, Kent. The air show features a variety of historical and modern aircraft, as well as a variety of other attractions. This air show is a very popular event for both aviation enthusiasts and those who are simply looking for a…
Every year, from spring to autumn, hundreds of thousands of air show fans trek to small airfields and major airports to watch flying displays. If you are one of them, here are some aspects of these events that you may recognise. Arriving You set off in good time only to be held up on the…
Airshows are a great day out for individuals and families. They can be enjoyed by anyone from aviation enthusiasts to those who may not a first consider themselves interested in aircraft, but who enjoy the spectacle and the occasion. With that in mind here are 5 essential tips for enjoying airshows that will help you to…
A day at an airshow is a high-octane assault on all the senses. Once experienced, it’s never forgotten. No wonder so many people catch the airshow bug and become addicts. First, there’s the smell. The unmistakable scent of jet fuel hangs in the air, mingling with, if you’re lucky and the weather is kind, the…
At an airshow you’re likely to see the newest and the fastest things in aviation but for some the draw is the World War I aircraft. It’s a very different spectacle, as propeller-driven biplanes and triplanes take to the sky to recreate a dogfight of the First World War. World War I aircraft may not…
Sywell Classic Pistons and Props is an event to celebrate classic vehicles including cars and aircraft. Held at Northamptonshire’s Sywell Aerodrome on the 28th and 29th of September 2013. Doors are open at 10am on both the Saturday and Sunday, staying open until 6.30pm on Saturday and 5.30pm on Sunday. What’s on – Saturday 10:00am…
Fly-ins and rallies are great ways to get flight time, talk to other pilots, buy pilot gear and see other airplanes. There are fly-ins for all sorts of aircraft and events. Some fly-ins surround air shows while others feature homebuilt aircraft, helicopters and experimental planes. Some fly-ins are specifically geared towards veterans. Others are geared…