The growing popularity of aviation spotting In recent years, aviation spotting has surged in popularity worldwide, welcoming enthusiasts from all walks of life. This thrilling hobby, accessible to the casual observer and the seasoned professional alike, unites spotters worldwide in their shared fascination with the marvel of flight in all its forms.The practice of aviation […]

C-45 Expeditor – the plane The C-45 Expeditor was the military version of the Beechcraft Model 18 passenger aircraft. Like any plane manufacturer from the 30s, the designers of this aircraft kept a close eye on the military needs because that was where the money and large orders came from. The occasion popped up in […]

Pioneer Team – How it all started Our first and only meeting with the Italian aerobatic team took place at Szeged Aviation Days & Air Parade 2016. They participated as guests at the first edition of the air show organized at the Szeged International Airport. It was founded in 2005 in the Province of Pordenone, […]

BIAS – Bucharest International Airshow The first BIAS edition took place in 2010. Year after year, I would plan to go, but something always seemed to come up, and I would have to change my plans. Finally, in 2020, the stars aligned, and I could go. But it was not meant to be either. The […]

Discovering Kikinda Airfield Aviation enthusiasts have their hearts soaring at the sight of planes taking flight. Small airfields offer those passionate about aviation a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of flying. Kikinda Airfield in Serbia is a hidden gem, a community of pilots and skydivers who love the skies. United by a love for […]

MiG-21 Lancer Considered obsolete and outdated, the MiG-21 Lancer was and still is one of my favorite planes. However, at this moment, it no longer flies except in the photos and videos of enthusiasts. The MiG-21 Lancer served in the Romanian Air Force for 61 years, out of which 27 in the modernized Lancer variant. […]

First meeting with the Antonov An-30 Timisoara, July 2000. The ground staff of Timisoara International Airport guides the Antonov An-30 aircraft to the aircraft parking apron. Timisoara Airshow 2000, the largest aviation show organized in Timisoara, was about to start. The Antonov An-30 was one of the participants. It was still wearing the old green […]

Szeged International Airport In July 2016, a pilot friend of mine went to Hungary to get his Scheibe Falke SF-25 motor glider license. As the nearest flight school that offers such services is in Szeged, I took the opportunity to visit Szeged International Airport. I was keen on going since I knew that at Szeged […]