Organization’s Annual Fly-In Makes ‘Golden Age’ Come Alive for Enthusiasts

E-I-C Note: The Aero-TV Team -- Jim, Tom, Paul, Sarah, Nathan, The 'Other' Jim, Laura, Kristen, Birgit, and  Anjin, had an amazing time last week debuting our new LIVE Aero-Streaming initiatives at the incomparable 2010 Aircraft Electronics Association 53rd Annual Tradeshow and Convention. We produced and delivered Four really great programs over the course of Three days and are getting rave reviews from all we meet and talk to. 

BUT... we're beat, we're trashed, we're (at best) semi-conscious, we're wiped out, and we really need a break. SO... excuse us for a few extra days as we offer up some of the VERY BEST classic episodes of Aero-TV and try to rest up and remember who we are, where we live, and where we parked the plane... --Jim Campbell, ANN E-I-C 

Founded in August of 1953 by Robert L. Taylor, the Antique Aircraft Association is the world’s oldest organization specifically devoted to antique and classic aircraft. Committed to “keep the antiques flying,” the AAA has dedicated its fifty-six years to the preservation of this “Golden Age of Aviation.” 

AAA members have access to the organization’s vast historical library, as well as its large assortment of spare engine and aircraft parts available to assist in restoration projects.

With twenty active chapters across the U.S., the AAA works closely with many type clubs including the Interstate, Culver, Corben, Fairchild, Great Lakes, Pietenpol, Rearwin, Parakeet, Hataz, and Travel Air clubs.  The organization’s headquarters, located near Blakesburg, Iowa, at Antique Field, serves as a site for numerous type club fly-ins throughout the season. 

Antique Field is also the home to the Airpower Museum, Incorporated (APM).  Featuring a large collection of aircraft, the facility has over 20,000 square feet of display and storage space.

Every year over Labor Day Weekend, the Antique Aircraft Association holds its annual AAA/APM Fly-In and Convention.  This year, the event celebrated the early days of corporate aviation, themed as “Corporate Wings.” 

In all, over 360 aircraft, including an impressive turnout of Howard aircraft, visited Antique Field during the fly-in.  Aero-TV spoke with Brent Taylor, son of Robert Taylor, about the event, the organization’s history, as well as the family’s continued passion for the aircraft of yesteryear.   

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