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    • Aug 16, 2019
    • by Dave Hall

    Celebrate National Aviation Day With MotoArt PlaneTags

    • Aug 16, 2019
    • by Dave Hall

    National Aviation Day is one of the best days of the year for avgeeks and airplane enthusiasts in the United States. 2019 marks a very special anniversary of the holiday. It was 80 years ago that President Franklin D. Roosevelt established August 19th, the birthday of Orville Wright, as National Aviation Day.

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    Ways To Celebrate National Aviation Day (and week)

    Although for us aviation enthusiasts, every day is aviation day, this time of year there are a ton of extra opportunities to get out and celebrate. Here are just a few of our favorite ways to make the day (and week) memorable and fun. 

     

    Plane Spotting

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    Public warning poster advising on German and Allied planes in World War I flickr photo by Ben Sutherland shared under a Creative Commons (BY) license

     

    The first plane spotter was no doubt one of the Wright brothers. Many of our earliest memories are of watching a plane zoom overhead, wondering where that plane is going and who is inside. Plane spotting really took off in earnest during World War II when citizens of all nations were encouraged to learn the silhouettes of enemy aircraft. There were posters and spotter cards to aid them.  


    This hobby is still popular today. All it takes is a close proximity to a busy airport and a notebook or camera or way to record the planes you spot. Take a look at this easy guide to plane spotting and find a good location to enjoy this fun activity.

     

    I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty. Amelia Earhart

     

    Visit An Aviation Museum

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    Pima Air Museum 6-16-1 (32) flickr photo by VH-EBM shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license

     

    Many great planes are impossible to see close up because they are either no longer flying or are classified. The best location to see something like an SR-71 would be an aviation museum. Check out this list of aviation museums in the U.S. by state or throughout the globe. Get a small piece of an amazing historic airplane here.

     

    See An Airshow

    Airshows are another way to get up close to your favorite planes. You’ll find rows of all types of planes that you can climb into and take photos of. No doubt you’ll see some incredible acrobatics and find that aviation swag and art to decorate with. 

    MotoArt Miramar Air Show 2002

    This photo is of our booth at the Miramar Air Show in 2002, with some of our first products. The propeller sculpture is available here. 

     

    I realized that If I had to choose, I would rather have birds than airplanes. Charles Lindbergh

     

    Share Aviation History

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    161221-F-LW859-022 flickr photo by AirmanMagazine shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC) license

     

    How many incredible stories about flying and aviation must there be? Since flight became possible the thrill of feeling the wheels leave the ground is something many of us have in common. There are endless stories of building planes, piloting them, shooting down the enemy and being shot down. Talk to a pilot or airman and hear their story. Tell your own story. There a ton of great aviation books. Here’s a list of some of the best books on aviation history.

     

    Flight for Kids

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    New Hampshire National Guard flickr photo by The National Guard shared under a Creative Commons (BY) license

     

    You know the joy and wonder you feel when you see a plane? Share that with a child. Read a book about airplanes or fly some model planes. Sit on a blanket and look up at the sky. Draw pictures. Take a plane ride. Here’s one father’s story of how he shared his love of planes with his son. Take a look at this list of children’s airplane books and activities.

     

     One of the things I teach my children is that I have always invested in myself, and I have never stopped learning, never stopped growing. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger

     

    Airplanes and Chill: Watch Your Favorite Aviation Movies

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    B-17 The Movie Memphis Belle flickr photo by LFLamb shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license

     

    We all have our favorite aviation films and TV shows. Watch one you’ve been meaning to see or one of your old favorites. Here’s a list to get you started.

     

    Aviation and Airplane Photos

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    Share a photo that represents what Aviation Day means to you. Whether it is a pic of your favorite airplane, yourself on a plane or a cool PlaneTag - post it and tag it #NationalAviationDay and #PlaneTags or #MotoArt so we can see it too. We’ll be posting some of our favorites too. 

     

    Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. Eddie Rickenbacker

     

    Visit MotoArt Studio

    MotoArt Torrance CA

    Follow @MotoArt: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and @PlaneTags: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to see our photos, news, giveaways, new releases and events. If you’re in the LAX area, stop by and see us. 

    Whatever you decide, make sure you take at least a few moments to look up at the sky and appreciate the folks who made aviation possible over the past century and in the future. Happy Aviation Day from MotoArt PlaneTags.

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    In the 1980s, U.S. airlines were entering a new era. Some expanded, some faded into history, and others merged to create the carriers we know today. One aircraft, a Boeing 727-200 Advanced registered N292WA, lived through this transformation. Delivered brand new to Western Airlines in 1980, one of the last jets the airline would ever receive, it later traded its red and white “Flying W” for Delta’s blue widget after the 1987 merger. For over two decades, N292WA connected passengers from coast to coast, quietly bridging the legacies of two airlines. Today, its story is preserved as Delta 727 PlaneTags.

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    Get ready to own a rare piece of aviation and pop culture history with the Hemisphere Dancer PlaneTags, crafted from the legendary Grumman HU-16 Albatross that was once owned by Jimmy Buffett. Only a small number exclusive tags will be available, giving you the chance to collect a piece of this iconic aircraft, now immortalized by MotoArt. In this blog, we’ll explore the fascinating history of the Hemisphere Dancer and how you can own a piece of it.

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