Brodhead Airport (C37) in Wisconsin is “A Home for Grassroots Aviation” in every sense. These lovely, well-cared-for grounds are home […]
Author: Sparky Barnes
A heartwarming family reunion
A dazzling array of shimmering Swifts adorned the ramp during the 2023 Swift National Fly-In. Held at the Swift Museum […]
Beech Party 2023: Celebrating 50 years
“It was another epic event with more than 140 aircraft and more than 800 guests from Japan, California, Maine, Florida, […]
The magical Grassroots Fly-In
The Midwest Antique Airplane Club’s private, members-only Grassroots Fly-in is held annually at Brodhead Airport (C37) in Wisconsin the weekend […]
The 32nd annual Fly/In Cruise/In sets records
2023 was a record-setting year for the 32nd annual Fly/In Cruise/In. Held on Saturday of Labor Day weekend every year, […]
A banner year for bold and beautiful Beechcraft
There were newcomers and old timers at the 2022 event, and of the latter, there were three remaining members of […]
A friendly and fun grassroots fly-in
The Grassroots Fly-In is “a family, fun atmosphere where people not only fly their antique and classic airplanes in, but […]
Earning her wings after a 30-year hiatus
Always fascinated by aviation, Gail Franks took almost 30 years to earn her private pilot certificate, but only because she […]
Full circle with Dick Willetts and his Comedy Cub Capers
Dick Willetts of Albia, Iowa, is an integral part of air show history, performing his Comedy Cub Capers for 50 […]
The elegant Waco UEC
“If you can fly a J-3 Cub, you can fly this airplane.” Source: general aviationThe elegant Waco UEC