Iowa Aviation and Military Heritage WWI and more. WWII Aircraft Iowa history during WWII and RC Controlled aircraft from the Aviation Expo based out of Ida Grove and Ankeny.
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Museum with historical Artifacts and aircraft.
Mission: Preservation of History and Aircraft and Artifacts from Pre-WWI and to currrent day.
EAA - Vintage Aircraft Association
Attention Stinson owners and enthusiasts! Here's a special message regarding the 100th Anniversary of the Stinson Aircraft Company from Vintage Aircraft Association president Susan Dusenbury. In addition, look for more information in the upcoming edition of Vintage Aircraft Magazine as well as updates throughout the coming year!
2019 Central Iowa Airshow
Photos: 2019 Central Iowa Airshow in Ankeny
Midwest Simulations
SUPER excited to finally lift the veil on this. We have been working with the fantastic crew at the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum since last winter to convert an ultralight they had donated into a fully functional simulator. It was a major project with input from some experts, including one who once actually flew the plane we used, so we were able to make sure everything had just the right feel. Be sure to stop by the Central Iowa Airshow next weekend in Ankeny to check it out!
Central Iowa Airshow takes flight over Ankeny this weekend
The stunt-filled, jam-packed Central Iowa Airshow will soar over Ankeny this weekend.
Central Iowa Airshow brings stunt flyers, fireworks-shooting skywriter to Ankeny
"It's like one big party all night. Since it's at night, we have all kinds of fun opportunities with lights and sounds that you don't normally get."
Midwest Simulations
Come fly with us at the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum during the Central Iowa Airshow this weekend!!
My Snoopy's Street fair
Today is National Aviation Day.
ANKENY TO HOST USMC V-22 OSPREY DEMO TEAM, BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER — Central Iowa Airshow
The Central Iowa Airshow, to be held August 23-25 at the Ankeny Regional Airport, has been selected to host the USMC V-22 Osprey Demo Flight team. The event is one of four global performances of the demo team scheduled this year.
August 19th is our day! National Aviation Day
August 19th is National Aviation Day, which is on this coming Monday. This year will be the 80th year of the national day in recognition of Orville Wright’s birthday and a day to celebrate all things aviation. It is in Part 36 of the United States Code and is a day to encourage activates by citizens to promote interest in aviation.
So please, on Monday, and for many days to follow in our lifetime, take the time do a little something to promote, educate and improve aviation. Take the time by introducing someone to aviation by taking a flight or reach out to a local school or youth group to learn about aircraft maintenance. It is also the perfect day to promote yourself within aviation, so please take the time to improve yourself as a pilot or technician. Take the time to learn by taking a small online course/webinar, order a book or video to learn more and improve your safety and knowledge. There are many courses on FAASAFETY.GOV and available through various aviation organizations.
If you work in the aviation profession, this is the perfect day to look back. Remember a mentor that helped you get started in this fine industry. If they are still with us, reach out to them and thank them. If they are not, take the time to remember them, then think of what you can do to be mentor to the next generation.
Midwest Simulations
SUPER excited to finally lift the veil on this. We have been working with the fantastic crew at the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum since last winter to convert an ultralight they had donated into a fully functional simulator. It was a major project with input from some experts, including one who once actually flew the plane we used, so we were able to make sure everything had just the right feel. Be sure to stop by the Central Iowa Airshow next weekend in Ankeny to check it out!
Earthrounder receives Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Ann Holtgren Pellegreno recreated Amelia Earhart's flight in 1967.
Congratulations!!!😎😎😎
Congratulations to Nathan Smith on getting his tailwheel endorsement!
New Central Iowa Airshow Promotional Video!!!! This will be an Airshow like you have never seen before!!!!
This is one of the Airshow Acts coming to the Central Iowa Airshow August 23-25 at the Ankeny Regional Airport!!!😎😎😎
We're pretty sure you've never seen this before 🤯
The Sullivan Brothers
The five Sullivan brothers (Albert, Francis, George, Joseph, and Madison) served together as shipmates aboard the cruiser USS Juneau after requesting special...
Corvette Club of Iowa Ankeny Regional Airport Autocross!!! Memorial Day Weekend!!! Still running Sunday and Monday!!! Come on out and see all the fun!!!😎😎😎
Cowl pretty well done! Oil door installed!!!😁😁😁😎😎😎
Looking for Sponsors for Airshow Acts for the Central Iowa Airshow! This Airshow is going to be one of the best Airshows in the nation! August 23rd Night Show includes Aircraft shooting off Fireworks while flying! 3 live Bands! Friday Night STEAK Fry by the Lions Club and Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum! August 24th & 25th Flight Breakfast 7 to 11 am. Morning and afternoon Remote Control Aircraft including Mini Jets. @ 200 mph and down at the old Aviation Expo Grounds Military and other RC Aircraft Flying! Afternoon Full Scale Airshows with 7 of the Top 10 Acts in the Nation! See The Central Iowa Airshow posts on Facebook and website!
We have one of these at the museum!!! Would like to get it running!!!😁😁😁😎😎😎
Rev It Up! The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was one of the biggest planes used during World War II. With a full payload, it weighed a little over 66 tons, so it took some considerable hauling power to keep this massive bomber airborne. One of the factors that helped keep the B-29 was its auxiliary powe
Mickey laying down on the job again!!! Wood getting nailed today!!!😎😎😎😁😁😁
Cowling work on the Fisher Younster is coming along!!!😁😁😁😎😎😎
Completing a little more work on the Fisher Youngster cowling!!! Starting to look pretty good!!!😁😁😁😎😎😎
A couple of much needed welds to straighten out the wing fit problem on the 1946 Chief project!!!😁😁😁
B25 says It's cold out side!!!😨😨😨
The History Pictures
James Doohan was shot six times, lost his middle finger in combat, and once flew a plane between two telephone poles just to prove that he could.
Little more work on the Fisher Youngster cowling!!!😁😁😁
Civil Air Patrol
#TBT Aircrews from Coastal Patrol Base No. 21, Beaufort, NC located survivors of the Panamanian motor tanker Panam, torpedoed by U-129 on the morning of 4 May 1943. CAP aircrews spotted the tanker's survivors, and relayed this information to the U.S. Navy. Seen here in this photo, the CAP coastal patrol members in their Stinson Voyager 10A circle above as the subchaser USS SC-664 picks up the survivors. A Navy ZP-14 blimp photographed the rescue. Photo courtesy of the National Archives. Info provided by Col Frank Blazich, Jr. CAP Chief Historian #civilairpatrol
Civil Air Patrol
#TBT Aircrews from Coastal Patrol Base No. 21, Beaufort, NC located survivors of the Panamanian motor tanker Panam, torpedoed by U-129 on the morning of 4 May 1943. CAP aircrews spotted the tanker's survivors, and relayed this information to the U.S. Navy. Seen here in this photo, the CAP coastal patrol members in their Stinson Voyager 10A circle above as the subchaser USS SC-664 picks up the survivors. A Navy ZP-14 blimp photographed the rescue. Photo courtesy of the National Archives. Info provided by Col Frank Blazich, Jr. CAP Chief Historian #civilairpatrol
Working on the mock up for the cowling on the Fisher Youngster!!!😁😁😁😎😎😎
Had another Biplane Donated to the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum!!! Kelly D built in the 1980's.
New nose cowling bug for our Fisher Youngster Biplane project!!!
CAF Red Tail Squadron
Happy birthday to the North American P-51 Mustang, which made its first flight on this day in 1940!
📷 Greg Moorehead
Photo Shoot!!!😁😁😁😎😎😎
We had a great day at the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum with photographers and Pin Up Girls!!!
Corvette Autocross at the Ankeny Regional Airport!!! Being fed by the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum!!!
We have been operating since 1999!!!! We have a lot of very cool things to see!!! We are struggling financially but have always been in the Black!!!! We owe nothing but rent on our building + Utilities. Our problem is our out go is less then our income! We would like everyone to help us by donating a little! We are s 501(c) 3 Non Profit all donation all Volunteer Organization!!! All donations are Tax Deductible!!!! Thank you for your interest!!!
Vintage Flying Club
Our beloved Stinson L5 getting new axles for its new wheels with disc brakes!!!😁😁😁😁
We thought we were ready for the Ankeny Fest Grand Parade but our Club Cadet let us down after 200 feet we broke down!!!
EAA Aviation Museum
On this day in 1943, 1st Lieutenant Charles B Hall became the first of the Tuskegee Airmen to officially shoot down an enemy aircraft.
Museum has been busy working on pull behinds for the F16 that was donated by the Iowa Air Guard!!!!
Mickey has been busy!!!!
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This is what we Nevada folks do, rather than watching day time TV. Drone Pilots...Modern Warfare Read first before viewing. Three of the weapons and guidance system on the drones are products of Raytheon. I can tell you all that our drone technology absolutely scares the crap out of the Taliban & Al Quaida folks. This is an interesting little video that should be in the hands of our would-be enemies. READ BEFORE WATCHING VIDEO (attached) For non-pilots, these controllers are in Nevada and are each flying a drone thousands of miles away in the combat zone in Iraq and Afghanistan . Their left hand is on the throttle controlling the drone's engine. Note all the buttons which perform various tasks without removing the hand from the throttle. The right hand is flying the plane Welcome to the new world order. This is modern warfare. Today's headline: 'Missiles fired from Nevada-controlled drone aircraft kill Taliban leader' Watch how it's done. Turn the speakers on & watch in full screen.
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