One of the best venues for inspiring interest in aviation today, as
well as throughout the last 100+ years of flight, can be found in
entertainment venues, such as movies and airshows. Those venues
feature not only today's modern aerobatic, military and general
aviation aircraft but also at times a number of antique, classic and
replica aircraft. Many antique/classic aircraft from movies like The
Great Waldo Pepper, The Rocketeer, Pancho Barnes,
Pearl & Amelia have
attended past AAA/APM fly-ins. Likewise many of the great aerobatic
pilots like Price, Cole, Rhinehart, Neuman and many others have spent
time here at Antique Airfield along with the airplanes they flew,
classic aerobatic aircraft like 450 Stearmans, Taperwings, Monocoupes,
Clipwing T-crafts, Buckers, Ryans, Parrakeets, Chipmunks, Great
Lakes...
Ergo, the Board of Directors of both the Antique Airplane Association
and the Air Power Museum are pleased to announce the 2014 AAA/APM
Invitational Fly-in theme: "Stars of the Sky & Screen". We will
showcase those aerobatic aircraft of old and the legendary pilots that
flew them as well as those antiques and classics that have been stars in
their own right whether in a Hollywood blockbuster, a made for TV
movie or an independent film.
While we're excited over the prospect and hope of gathering together
an outstanding collection of those antique/classic aircraft you've
seen on the silver screen or performing in the sky, we will as in past
years feature an outstanding marque of a particular
antique/classic/warbird/neo-classic aircraft manufacturer. 2014 will
have not one but two such fine marques of aircraft and both dovetail
quite nicely with our "Stars of the Sky & Screen" theme, the Great
Lakes and Interstate aircraft.
Of course AAA Founder/President RLT's Interstate S-1A Cadet "Rudolph" will be
in attendance (Brent Taylor photo)
Interstate aircraft have not only been flown in airshows when first
produced, one continues to a big hit with crowds to this day (and is
being campaigned by a well known AAA member). Interstates were also
the trainer of choice at the Arlen/Probert & Probert/Devine flying
schools in the late 1930's & 1940's. That would be well-known actors
Richard Arlen & Andy Devine. Plus one particular Interstate Cadet was
the first airplane to be shot down in WWII during Pearl Harbor. We
hope to have an outstanding group of Interstates attend the 2014
AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in and plan to include the military and
modern variants, the L-6 and Artic Tern, as well.
The iconic Great Lakes 2T-1A has since the 1920's been both a
legendary aerobatic airplane and a movie star, appearing in such
productions as Tarnished Angels and The Rocketeer. We are hoping for
an outstanding turn out of both early and modern production Great
Lakes that will include original and those modified aircraft like the
"Hunt Special". In fact we plan to assemble and have on display the
APM's Great Lakes 2T-1A, N11339, which was the lone American entrant
at the first modern World Aerobatic Contest (1960) in Czechoslovakia,
flown by Frank Price. This particular 'Lakes has also been owned by
legendary aerobatic pilots Rod Jocelyn & Mel Baron (who donated N11339
to the APM.)
Paul Fuller's Warner powered Great Lakes on takeoff at Antique Airfield
(Robert "Hawkeye" Hughes photo)
The AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in is sponsored by the Antique Airplane
Association and the Air Power Museum, both headquartered at Antique
Airfield (IA27) near Blakesburg, IA. This By the Members, for the
Members event is held on a privately owned airport that receives no
federal, state or local money. While not an airshow nor public event,
we encourage all with an interest in preserving and flying antique &
classic aircraft to join the AAA and be able to attend this premiere
antique/classic aircraft gathering.
Click for contact information
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1946 Aeronca 11AC "Chief"
N4611D
Richard Crawford
Knoxville, IA
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1943 Howard DGA-15P
NC5604V
David Bole
Enumclaw, WA
(Jonathan Apfelbaum photo)
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1946 Aeronca 7BC "Champ"
N2773E
Carl Morgan
Wheeling, MO
(Carl Morgan photo)
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2004 Vans RV8
N207RV
Jon Ross
Northport, NY
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1937 Stinson SR-9B
NC17154
John Nance
San Diego, CA
(Bob Punch photo)
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1948 Luscombe 8F
N1594B
Sharon Tinkler
Tullahoma, TN
(Brent Taylor photo)
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1948 Cessna 195
N195H
Jere Calef
Mojave, CA
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1948 Luscombe T8F
N1848B
Steve Curcio
Racine, WI
(Mark Pasqualino photo)
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1941 Waco UPF-7
NC180GD
Gerry Flaugher
Poplar Grove, IL
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1956 Cessna 180
N6555A
Jim Densmore
Colorado Springs, CO
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1932 Waco UEC
NC12471
John Swander
DeSoto, KS
(Don Parsons photo)
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1941 Stearman PT-17
N8264E
Dan Kirkpatrick
Lawson, MO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1946 Ercoupe
NC94068
A.J. Stricker
Holts Summit, MO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1951 Cessna 195A
N1032D
Ron Huckins
Derby, KS
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1941 Piper J-3
NC40827
Ed Lachendro
Beaver Dam, WI
(Bob Punch photo)
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1938 Bellanca 14-9
Bill Fields
Hazard, KY
(Gilles Auliard photo)
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1998 JS Clipper 160
N5232H
Rob Bach
Pell Lake, WI
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Pietenpol Aircamper NX29NX
Rob Bach
Pell Lake, WI
(Gilles Auliard photo)
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1981 Hatz CB-1
NX8032Y
Jeff Cain
Denver, CO
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1950 Bellanca 14-19 "Cruisemaster"
N6561N
Ronald Hansen
Holts Summit, MO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1948 Piper PA-15 "Vagabond"
NC4426H
Vaughn Lovley
New Prague, MN
(David Schober photo)
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1930 Waco ASO
NC119Y
John LaBarre
Cincinnati, OH
(Brent Taylor photo)
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1952 Cessna 195
N1571D
Stan & Sandy Sweikar
Dameron, MD
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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2008 Vans RV-7
N708LS
Larry Schneider
Glendale, AZ
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1940 Taylorcraft BC-65 NC29624
Carl Carson
Cedar Rapids, IA
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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1930 Waco RNF
NC895V
Joe Kaminskas
Biglerville, PA
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1942 Stearman PT-17
N62134
Todd & Tabatha Harders
Cairo, NE
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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1941 Stearman PT-17
N46879
Moe Hunn
St. Charles, MO
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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2004 Stewart 265
NX265SA
Don Stewart
Vulcan, MI
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1999 Wittman Tailwind
N190B
Mark & Mary White
Vero Beach, FL
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1950 Temco GC-1B "Swift"
N817CC
Scott Naumann
Arroyo Grande, CA
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1929 Travel Air D4D
NC472N
Richard Zeiler
Thousand Oaks, CA
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1949 Piper PA-16 "Clipper"
N5918H
Max Platts
Oshkosh, WI
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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2009 Hatz CB-1
NX1279
Mark Lightsey
Riverside, CA
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1999 Wolf Boredom Fighter
N264JP
Scott Rower
Ponca City, OK
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1943 Howard DGA-15P
NC66294
Jerry Lugten
Leslie, MI
(Nigel Hitchman photo)
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1947 Aeronca 11BC "Cousin Eddie"
N4022E
Travis Gregory
Ames, IA
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1955 Beech T-34A
N45RD
Troy "Reb" Stimson
Ft. Worth, TX
(Brent Taylor photo)
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1946 Aeronca 7AC
N84121
Stan Myers
Linn, MO
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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2007 Hatz Classic
NX230RS
Gary Petersen
Walton, NE
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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1946 Luscombe 8A
N74334
Dan Schmiedt
Westminster, SC
(Photo by Elroy Hilbert)
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1941 Monocoupe 90al NC38905
William Smith
Seneca, PA
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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1949 Ryan Navion N4986K
Karl von Kaenel
Clemson SC
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1938 DeHavilland DH-82 "Tiger Moth"
N86TM
Bob Thomas
Indianapolis, IN
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1940 Porterfield CP-65
NC25499
Charles Slinger
Randolph, WI
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1952 Cessna 195
N195MJ
Roald Lutz
Sandia Park, NM
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1945 Aeronca 7AC
N81571
Larry Hoppes
Springville, IN
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1942 Meyers OTW N34323
Jim & Becky Jones
Newton, IA
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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2007 Wittman Tailwind W-10 N155SW
Karen Monteith
Wichita, KS
(photo courtesy of the Tailwind Forum)
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1947 Luscombe 8A NC1131B
Ron Burnett
O'Fallon, MO
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1947 Stinson 108-2 N9502K
Winn & Carolyn Baker
Darien, GA
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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1946 Aeronca 7AC N85607
Paul Berge
Indianola, IA
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2013 Corben Cabin Ace SJ N486N
Steve McGuire
Ponca City, OK
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1938 Fairchild 24 NC19177
Mark Lancaster
Ottumwa, IA
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1953 Piper PA22-135 N3468A
Dan Adams
Marshalltown, IA
(Brent Taylor photo)
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2004 Glastar N767JA
Jonathan Apfelbaum
Parker, CO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1946 Stinson 108-1 N97818
Robert Sherman
Alameda, CA
(photo by Reeves)
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1954 Cessna 170B N2748C
Don Jonas
Foristell, MO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1946 Cessna 140 N90068
George Clifton
Seattle, WA
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1946 Cessna 140 N77212
Stan Hinson
Grapevine, TX
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1938 Waco ACG-8 "Slobberin' Sally" NC2312
Mike Araldi
Lakeland, FL
(Matt McVicker photo)
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1931 Stinson SM-6000B NC11153
Greg Herrick
Minneapolis, MN
(Dave Schober photo)
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1928 Fairchild FC-2-W2 N13934
Greg Herrick
Minneapolis, MN
(Paul Stevens photo)
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1952 Cessna 170B N8340A
William Weyers
Grimes, IA
(William Weyers photo)
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1948 Piper PA-11 N4978H
Nick Hildreth
Red Oak, IA
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1943 Stearman N2S-3 N64587
Jim Ostrich
La Mesa, CA
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1946 Taylorcraft BC-12D NC96130
Ron & Michelle Beachy
Kokomo, IN
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1946 Luscombe 8A NC45504
Jim Zazas
Carthage, NC
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1935 Waco UKC-S NC14611
Paul & Dana Osmanski
Hartford, WI
(Paul Kiddell photo)
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1946 Luscombe 8A N71600
John Morrisey
Lee's Summit, MO
(Charles E. "Chuck" Stewart photo)
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1947 Cessna 195 N4331N
Chris Thomsen
Plainfield, IL
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1950 Piper PA-20 N7491K
Rob Stoinoff
Osgood, IN
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1939 Luscombe 8A N22091
Ron Shank
Greensburg, KS
(Nick Dean photo)
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1946 Luscombe 8E N2101K
Al Manley
Longmont, CO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1938 Monocoupe 90A NC19423
Ted Goettl
Clarkdale, AZ
(AAA Archives photo)
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1948 Stinson 108-3 N6679M
Merle & Joan Marshall
Shakopee, MN
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1943 Taylorcraft L2M N46112
Gene Lockwood
Glencoe, OK
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1934 Aeronca C-3 NC14096
Wilbur A. Womak
Jackson, LA
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1955 PA22-150 N2540P
Michael Reed
Parsons, KS
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1947 Luscombe 8A Clipwing NX2133K
Bill Bradford
Independence, MO
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1937 Waco YKS-7 N17457
John Cournoyer
Elsinore, MO
Flown by Scott Johansson
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1947 Luscombe 8E N2587K
Michael May
Axtell, NE
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1934 Waco YKC NS14137
Dave & Jeanne Allen
Elbert, CO
(Gilles Auliard photo)
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1929 Alexander Eaglerock A-2 NC1121P
Glen Cruz/Carl Williams
San Diego, CA
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1946 Beech D18S N127ML
Justin Niemyjski
Racine, WI
(Brent Taylor photo)
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1935 Monocoupe 90A NC11767
Trevor Niemyjski
Racine, WI
(Nigel Hitchman photo)
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1947 Stinson 108-3 NC638C
Jody Jones
Stilwell, OK
(G.R. Dennis Price photo)
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1991 Cygnet SF-2A N4215G
Mike Hargrave
Marshalltown, IA
(Brent Taylor photo)
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1941 Stearman A75N1 N44JP
Charles Parrish
Tullahoma, TN
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1944 Stinson AT-19 N60058
Tom Bullion
Memphis, TN
(Jim Koepnick photo)
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1947 Cessna 120 N3114N
Shane Vande Voort
Pella, IA
(Megan Vande Voort photo)
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