Welcome to the official website for FLYING ’s Parade of Pistons™. As the name implies, our mission is to serve the needs of the new piston aircraft consumer – and nobody knows more about the aviation consumer than FLYING magazine. As aviation professionals and enthusiasts who have been through the process, we understand how challenging it can be to shop for a new piston aircraft and we’re committed to improving the experience.

Interested?

For more information about a Parade of Pistons event in your area, sign up below. Pre-register for an event 7 days in advance and receive free admission.

FLYING’s Parade of Pistons


A series of regional aircraft expos that bring major aircraft manufacturers and key dealers together in a single location so you can compare, contrast and demo America’s most popular piston aircraft. Parade of Pistons events include a representative sample of aircraft ranging from the exciting new light sport aircraft class to high-performance twins.

Diamond Aircraft

 

Manufacturer of the broadest, most exciting product line of all-composite aircraft, including the 2-place DA20, 4-place DA40 and 5-place DA50 piston singles and the diesel-powered twin-engine DA42.

BUYERS’ RESOURCES


Purchasing an aircraft means more than just finding the perfect match for your mission. So we’ll provide access to a team of Buyers’ Resources™ at each event to assist you with professional aviation tax consultations, insurance advice, finance options, fractional ownership alternatives and brokerage assistance. The companies behind the Buyers’ Resources team were selected because they are experts in their fields. Relying on the collective wisdom forged from their success is something we recommend without hesitation:

Qualifying for Bonus Depreciation on Aircraft


The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 includes an unlimited 50% bonus depreciation for new assets placed in service during 2008. A special rule relating to certain qualifying aircraft will extend bonus depreciation on new aircraft purchased in 2008. Read More

 

 

Advocate Tax Consultants

providing professional advice on aviation taxation and the tax benefits of aircraft ownership.

Aero Credit Corporation

offering creative aircraft finance solutions with finance terms ranging from 3 – 25 years and up to 100% financing for qualified consumers.

NationAir Insurance

an aircraft insurance agency for nearly 30 years, has the expertise in the piston segment that can only come from longevity.

Alaris Aviation

provides a fresh perspective and an innovative flair for matching aircraft sellers with aircraft buyers at a fair market value.

The 2008 Parade


March 27 - 29
May 15 - 17
July 17 - 19
September 25 – 27


Los Angeles, CA - KHHR
Addison, TX - KADS
Denver, CO - KAPA
Asheville, NC - KAVL

THANK YOU!

 

On behalf of FLYING magazine, the manufacturers, dealers, FBOs and Buyers’ Resources who make Parade of Pistons happen, thank you for visiting. We look forward to seeing you at one of our 2008 Parade of Pistons aviation expos.