Oldies but goodies

The Antique Airplane Association was established in 1953 by Robert L. Taylor. The fly-in is held on the AAA grounds in Blakesburg, Iowa. Members of AAA and invited guests land on the 2,350-foot-long grass strip and enjoy old-fashioned fun and hospitality including a nightly Pilot’s Pub and food and goodies from the North Hy-Vee store. The Air Power Museum is also open during the fly-in. antiqueairfieldia27.com

• The Golden Age Air Museum in Bethel, Pennsylvania, is a great place to explore the past and see incredible old aircraft actually flying, like a 1916 Sopwith Pup, 1918 Curtiss JN4D, and a 1918 Fokker Dr.1 Triplane. Two great weekends celebrate the flying past: World War I Weekend is September 9 and 10; the Great Pumpkin Fly-In is October 21 and 22. goldenageair.org
• Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in New York’s Hudson River Valley keeps old aircraft flying June 17 through October 15. On display are 60 aircraft from the Pioneer, World War I, and Golden Age of aviation. Every Saturday during the season is a “History of Flight” airshow and each Sunday is a “World War I” flying airshow. oldrhinebeck.org
• Don’t miss the Vintage Village at EAA AirVenture July 24 through 30 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In 2022, 1,375 vintage aircraft were on display in the village. These include antique aircraft (built prior to September 1945), classic (built September 1, 1945, to 1955), and contemporary (1956 to 1970). eaavintage.org
• Take a trip back in time in the vintage aircraft at Sonoma Valley Airport (0Q3) in California Wine Country. Biplanes, Texan T–6s, and a 450-horsepower Stearman called “Big Red” are offered for scenic tours over the vineyards and the majestic Pacific Coast. vintageaircraft.com