Stearman Field Fly-In

Once a month Stearman Field has a breakfast fly-in. I try and go if I am off work. One thing significant this year that my wife has the opportunity to go with us - last year she really felt left out. I am not sure she really enjoys going to these events. I feel it is more about spending time with me and the kid's. I know everyone is not obsessed with flying like I am, and I can appreciate that. I absolutely love it when my wife goes to these events with us - who knows, maybe one day she will get the "bug." Enjoy the pics!

Here is my wife, dad, and kids in the background looking at this Christian Eagle II.

Here is the new Belite ultralight aircraft JUST starting to present itself on the ultralight market. This airplane was once part of the kitfox line before it sold its production to a guy, locally. He took the plane and made some changes to lighten it up some. I wish him the best in this tough market! It seemed to fly great!

I had to post this very unique car/air car. It is an OLD BMW, powered by an aircraft engine by way of a propeller on its aft end... very different to say the least. Good times had by all!

A day at the field...

Went to the airport today to just hang-out. I do this a lot during the summer months. It is nice to take the kids out in the evening before bedtime. We sit and watch the airplanes take-off; sometimes they play in their wagon trying to push each other around. Anyway... if my kid's don't get into aviation, it will NOT be due to lack of exposure!

As we pulled up I saw this VERY PRETTY C-195 sitting there in the grass. I had to take a few shots of it.

I found out that this plane was not local. It is from the Texas area. I never did meet the owner.

2nd Annual Wings & Wheels

Dad, Isaac, Grace, and myself all loaded up in the van and made the short trip South to Strother Field, located in Winfield, KS. I was not sure how big or small this flying event would be. All I know is they were providing breakfast and lunch, so, regardless, the trip would not be a wasted one!

It turned out to be a small to medium turn out, as far as aircraft are concerned. There was a variety - that was for sure! The aircraft that showed ranged from Experimental's, Cessna's, trikes, ultralights, and even a helicopter showed up.

There was even a local cheerleading group there washing airplanes! I have never seen that before at a fly-in!

Very nice airplane!

Paul's Airbike always draws a crowd of people.

We didn't stay too long. The crowd & planes were thining out quickly as the temperature and humidity became exhausting to tolerate. We left just before lunch... overall, not a bad fly-in.

46th Air Capital EAA Chapter 88 Fly-In

The hot days of summer are quickly passing by. The local EAA Chapter 88 held its annual fly-in. Due to some logistic problems, this year's event was held in Newton, KS (instead of El Dorado, KS like in previous years). It is amazing how it can be severe clear all week long, then the weekend comes, and it pours down rain! Well, we just got rain in the early morning hours and it quickly moved out - left behind was some low clouds, but high enough the scud runners could make it in and still be safe. This year dad and I did not volunteer like we normally did. I had the wife and kids along this time so I felt obligated to spend my time with them. It was fun. I just wish more planes could have been there - I still question the logic of having this fly-in on the Fourth of July weekend.... anyway, here are some pics:

Started out by eating breakfast - we were so late that they only had enough pancakes and eggs for one order. We all shared.

There were Young Eagle rides being given for kids between the ages of 8-17 years old.

The Davis DA-2A - I hear it is a wonderful airplane to fly! Because of its "box-shaped" appearance, it many times goes unnoticed... so they say. I like it! Looks simple and to the point - and I hear the handling is like that of a Cherokee.

A series of RV's sitting on the ramp.

Here in Wichita there is a group of aviation enthusiast who are rebuilding the B-29 "Doc." Within the past month or so they started one of the engines on a test stand. I took a video of it during a start-up at the fly-in: Here is the link B-29 Engine Start