National Museum of the United States Air Force (October 10, 2019)

One of my favorite places (if not the favorite) to visit here in the Dayton Ohio area is the National Museum of the United States Air Force. It is one of the best that I have ever seen, and I have seen a few in my years. Course, got something new coming up in a few weeks, and so will be featuring that soon. There is a great deal of aircraft and spacecraft to be seen there, as well as thousands of other items in the five buildings that make up the museum. Admission is free just be sure to have a lot of time to see it all (if that is possible in one day). I have some more photos on my "Racing with the Wind" motorcycle page also on this date. 

Festival of Flight Motorcycle Show (October 5, 2019)

 Final event my wife and I attended was the Festival of Flight Motorcycle Show. There were some amazing classic and custom motorcycles there, these are only a few of the many that was there. This is a new event of to the festival, this being its third year.
Being a motorcyclist myself, it was fun to wander with the people there, and to see these amazing machines. The Festival of Flight was remarkable and will be attending this again next year!!

Festival of Flight Parade (October 5, 2019)

At 11am on October 5 the Festival of Flight parade kicked off in New Carlisle, Ohio. Unique among the parades I have seen in that they had some 20 aircraft towed down the streets of the city. They also had the usual marching bands and other such parade features. The planes though were both amazing and amazingly unique.
I have to say it was one of the best parades I have ever seen. Of course, as I am sort of an aircraft manic...well, go figure! 

Festival of Flight Car Show (October 4, 2019)

First time to this event which was held at New Carlisle, Ohio. Had a great time with my wife Debbie as we explored the cars on display. This free event had over 900 cars which was pretty remarkable. We wandered around quite a while checking out the vehicles and the people there .
This is a three day event and on the next day there are a couple of events that we want to see, the parade in the morning, and the motorcycle show in the afternoon/evening. 

Aurora, Indiana (September 25, 2019)

Fun day along the Ohio River, with a visit to the Rising Sun area. This time visited Aurora, Indiana which is just a few miles from Rising Sun. It is another interesting old river town with a lot of very cool things to see. Debbie and me had eaten there when we first arrived on this latest visit. Below are some scenes shot during my walking tour. I had a great time exploring it and will do so again when I visit this area again and hopefully that visit will be soon! 

Waco Fly-In, Troy, Ohio (September 21, 2019)

 Amazing time this morning at the Waco Fly-in which was held in Troy, Ohio. The site was the location of the original location of the Waco factory which stood for the Weaver Aircraft Company. They built some remarkable aircraft back in the 20s-30's and many of the gliders used in the D-Day invasion in WW2. Many of the photos below are from the fly-in, while third from the bottom is from inside the museum. If you ever get the chance be sure to come out for this event.

Michigan Adventure (September 15-17)

 Three day bus trip to Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. This was my first visit to Michigan although my wife had been there a few times. She was a good guide for this adventure. The Windmills were really something to see. I have seen a few in Ohio but not so many at all.

 The Casino was really nice. Had some rain on the Sunday we got there which was cool to see as Ohio is currently in a drought. I got a few photos while there which I have to the left and below. Saw some signs of Fall (while have seen leaves changing here not sure if that is why or the lack of rain causing it) but there it was much cooler. As for the resort it is really impressive and a very nice place. For a first visit to the state it was a very good introduction and we had a fantastic time there.