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B-29 reunion added to warbird highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Scott Smith

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Superfortresses ‘Doc’ and ‘FIFI’ to make rare joint appearance

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (April 5, 2024) — The world’s only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will make a rare joint appearance this summer during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024, supporting the “Turning the Tide” salute to 1944 and the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

It is believed to be only the fourth time two B-29s have made a joint public appearance in 50 years, with the first taking place in Oshkosh in 2017. It is the first time these aircraft have appeared together since 2018.

“As AirVenture is the world’s largest annual gathering of warbirds, bringing these two iconic aircraft together is another of those ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “These airplanes are big favorites wherever they appear, but together they will make the ‘Turning the Tide’ commemoration even more unforgettable.”

As currently scheduled, each airplane will spend time featured on EAA’s Boeing Plaza. FIFI will be on display on July 22-24, while Doc will take centerstage for display on July 25-28. The airplanes are also scheduled to make a formation flight at the beginning of the July 24 night air show. When not on display at Boeing Plaza, flight experiences on Doc July 22-25 will be based at Appleton International Airport, approximately 20 miles north.

FIFI is owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force’s B-29/B-24 Squadron of Dallas, Texas. It was acquired by the CAF in the early 1970s when a group of CAF members found it at the U.S. Navy Proving Ground at China Lake, California, where it was being used as a missile target. The airplane was rescued and restored, then flew for over 30 years until 2006, when the chief pilot made the decision to ground it pending a complete power plant re-fit. After an extensive four-year restoration that included installing four new custom-built hybrid engines, FIFI returned to the sky in 2010 and has since traveled coast to coast. More information is available on at the CAF’s AirPower History Tour website.

Doc was built in 1944 and for many years was part of a squadron known as the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in upstate New York at Griffiss Air Force Base (hence, the name Doc). The airplane was retired in 1956 as the jet bomber age began and sat as a target for Navy training missions in China Lake, California, until 1998. A restoration group took possession of the airplane from the U.S. government and hauled it back to Wichita, Kansas, in pieces in 2000. After 16 years and more than 450,000 volunteer hours, Doc made its first flight after restoration in July 2016, 60 years after it had been retired. Flight experience information for Doc at Oshkosh is available at https://www.b29doc.com/rides/. Doc is owned and operated by Doc’s Friends, Inc., a non-profit based in Wichita.

About EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s membership convention. Additional information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available at www.EAA.org/airventure. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or visit www.EAA.org.

Posted in airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, aviation week, B-29, Boeing, EAA | Tags: aircraft, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation, EAA, experimental aircraft, sunnfun, warbirds |

AirVenture Schedule of Presentations

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Scott Smith

The AirVenture Schedule of Presentations has been completed.

If you are at AirVenture #OSH22 and have time to attend one of my forums or just want to stop by and say hello, the current schedule is below.  There might always be changes so make sure you check the schedule when you get to AirVenture

Monday 7-25-22 at 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM CDT

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022
Workshop Classroom A

Tuesday 7-26-22 at 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM CDT

Age and Aviation Insurance
Forum Stage 4

Wednesday 7-27-22 at 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM CDT

Ultimate Aircraft Buyers Guide 2022
Forum Stage 3 Superflite

Thursday 7-28-22 at 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM CDT

Age and Aviation Insurance
Forum Stage 5: Scheme Designers

For the complete schedule go here

The EAA Schedule is also available as an app for your phone.

Search for and install the “EAA EVENTS” app in the iOS or Android app stores

Hope to see you there!

Posted in affordable flying, aircraft, aircraft calender, aircraft insurance, aircraft ownership, aircraft sales, airplanes, airshow, airshows, Airventure, Aviation, aviation market, aviation theme, aviation week, EAA, Oshkosh | Tags: aerobatic, aircraft, airplanes, airports, airshows, Airventure, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT, aviation, EAA, experimental aircraft, FAA, kitplanes, skymaster, sunnfun |

Flying Musicians 2022 Solo Scholarship Recipient

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Scott Smith

Flying Musicians 2022 Solo Scholarship Recipient

May 10, 2022, Fort Worth, TX:  The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is proud to announce the selection of our fifteenth overall scholarship recipient of the FMA Solo program: Jovencia (Jovie) Webbeking from Washington state.

We received thirty-seven outstanding nominees from all across the United States and Canada. The FMA board had to choose from 6 finalists. They were overwhelmed with the level of talent and passion. “As typical all six are well qualified and talented. The decision is not easy.” – Dr. Ian Blair Fries “Again, terribly hard choices. Each kid, every one of them, would be a good candidate.” – Tim Kern, MBA, CAM “Wow, all worthy finalists, what a hard choice!” – Louise Vickerman, principal harpist Utah Symphony. “If only we had the resources to fund more scholarships, I would have been delighted to select all six finalists!” – Prof. H. Paul Shuch

Jovie will make an excellent pilot as she has proven that hard work, persistence, dedication, and passion works. She is an outstanding Flutist. Her approach to learning to fly will guarantee success. “In the fall, I will attend Vanderbilt university where I plan to major in mechanical engineering and minor in music performance while still managing to get in flight hours.” Read more at FlyingMusicians.org.

John Zapp, co-founder and President of FMA, said, “The great news is that FMA has grown by thirty-seven very talented, motivated, and passionate student musicians. They will all make excellent members of our community”

The FMA Solo Scholarships are made possible by our sponsors, donors, and members donating their time and talents. Though popular fund raising events such as HangarJAMs and music for corporate functions have been curtailed over the past 2 years we have persisted with overwhelming support from across aviation and music communities.

Follow Jovie as she blogs about her journey. Visit FMAsolo.org to congratulate and add your words of encouragement and wisdom.

The 2023 FMA Solo program kicks off this fall. This scholarship is unique, bringing an aspiring music student from zero time to solo. FMA covers roughly fifteen hours of dual instruction, online ground school, training materials, and additional products from sponsors. FMA envisioned and instituted this scholarship program because it recognizes the parallel skills involved in flying and performing music and wants to promote both areas of growth in our inspired and dedicated future leaders.

“Flying and music are my two passions in life and the Flying Musicians have put both of those together for a great cause. I believe educating the next generation is so important for music and aviation to continue on.” – Aaron Tippin

Our sponsors are doing their part. Thank them. Join them.
Hartzell Propeller, Bose Aviation, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, MYGOFLIGHT, Gleim Aviation, Flying Eyes Optics, FMA Denny Scalise Memorial Fund, and many others. FMA also acknowledges Aviators Hot Line, Trade-A-Plane, AviNation, GA News, ByDanJohnson.com, 121five.com, Contenental Air Show Productions (CASP), AVweb, Global Air, State Aviation Journal, School Band & Orchestra Magazine, Commemorative Air Force, National Association of Music Educators, Rotor Media, Civil Air Patrol, EAA, AOPA, Aaron Tippin, Patty Wagstaff, and so many more for their extensive help in raising awareness and funds for FMA programs.

About the Flying Musicians Association, Inc.
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation (EIN: 80-0433326) for pilot/musicians, spanning the globe, proficiency levels, and genres. Members share their passions in order to inspire, educate, encourage, and assist through performances, presentations, networking, and scholarships.

Donate or arrange a bequest. If you believe in the joys and benefits of music and flying, and the future, there is no better way to make a lasting difference. We’re doing it together, one student at a time. PayPal.Me/FlyingMusicians

Support Support FMA

More: https://flyingmusicians.org/
FMA Solo Blog: https://FMAsolo.org/
Media Contact: John@FlyingMusicians.org or 817.501.3641

Pictures of Jovencia Webbeking are attached and can be found at FMAsolo.org, or upon request. 

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