Props and Pistons Festival

10/09/2026

Honored to help our veterans in need. Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to our event so we can give back to the community.

10/08/2026

Did you know the pilot who brings the C-17 to our event each year is a local grad? Great job inspiring the next generation Logan!!!!

10/05/2026

Join our team!

The Props and Pistons Festival Media & Marketing Team is seeking three dedicated volunteers to help elevate our outreach and impact.

We’re looking for:
Graphic Designer: Support our social media presence; Canva experience preferred or willingness to learn quickly.
Website Designer: Build and maintain our Wix‑based website.
Sponsorship Liaison: Strengthen and grow our sponsorship program, a vital part of making this festival possible.

As with all roles at the Props and Pistons Festival and Inspire Aviation, these are volunteer positions that support our mission as a nonprofit organization.

To apply, reach out to Phil at [email protected].

Inspire Aviation is an Ohio based, all volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to promoting Aviation and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) in the classroom and throughout our diverse community through fun, educational, and enriching activities.

InspireAviation.org | FlyOhio.org

09/23/2026

This weekend, we launched our fall Anthony Marshall Pilot For A Day program at Wadsworth Airport, giving 33 kids the chance to experience the magic of flight, including several first-time flyers!

These moments inspire the next generation of aviators, and we couldn’t do it without the support of David & Sophia Stephens, Avit Flight Academy, and Akron Children's. Thank you for helping us make a difference.

InspireAviation.org / Flyohio.org

09/18/2026

Happy 79th Birthday to the United States Air Force!

Today we honor the Airmen whose dedication, innovation, and sacrifice continue to protect our nation and inspire future generations.

Learn more: InspireAviation.org / FlyOhio.org
📸: Tom Stugmyer

09/13/2026

Inspire Aviation was proud to support the One Golf Three Alumni Golf Outing this past Friday.
This event fuels the dreams of Kent State University’s next generation of aviators, and we’re honored to play a part in their journey!

09/12/2026

Patience was one of our scholarship winners this year. We are so proud of her!!!!

We are thrilled to celebrate our newest Private Pilot! Congrats to 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿!🎉

Patience did her private pilot training with Avit CFI Alex Notarianni at Wadsworth Municipal Airport.

09/11/2026

The Inspire Aviation and Props and Pistons Festival family pauses today to honor the lives lost on one of America’s darkest days. We stand together in remembrance of the fallen and in gratitude for the courage shown by so many.

09/11/2026

Join our friends at the Summit County Stand Down on Monday, September 14th for their annual Appreciation Day!

Information at https://summitcountystanddown.org

09/05/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Props and Pistons 2026!

Your support made our record‑breaking weekend a success! Share your photos for a chance to be featured, more exciting updates soon 👀

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📸: Tom Stugmyer