Sound of Speed

By Kyle Schmidt Jeff Shetterly, a third-generation aviator will fly in a 1945 SNJ-6 “Texan” also known as T-6, during the Sound of Speed Airshow, an aircraft he has fallen in love with. “I just fell in love with these, I love the shape of them,” Shetterly said. “It’s huge and just a giant beast and fun

By Leah Rainwater On Friday afternoon, some Make-A-Wish families were able to preview the Sound of Speed Airshow ahead of the weekend. Both 7-year-old Marcus and 5-year-old Will were able to feel the rumble of F-16 Fighter Jets. Marcus’ wish with the Make-A-Wish foundation was to be a pilot for the day, which is something

By Kendra Simpson For most, piloting a plane solo is an impossible task. But for one local teenager, it’s a dream he intends to accomplish very soon. Troy High School junior Lane Hall has already received his driver’s license. His next goal is to earn his private pilot’s license. While considering possible career choices after

By Leah Rainwater The Sound of Speed Airshow has been a St. Joseph tradition since the 1980s, regularly taking place at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. “It’s been on and off since the 80s. We try and do it every other year, but of course things come up and there’s delays or years that are just canceled,”

By Chris Fortune Kids took to the skies over the weekend thanks to the local Experimental Aircraft Association. The local EAA Chapter 1479 started in 2009 with a focus on creating the Young Eagles program to introduce kids between the ages of 8 and 17 to aviation. Pilots volunteered their time to fly kids around

By Jenna Wilson With the renowned Sound of Speed Airshow taking place all weekend long, it’s important for travelers to plan for traffic. Over the two-day span of the airshow, officials are expecting a minimum of 80,000 people to attend the event and have been planning ahead to control the flow of traffic. “It’s going

By Kyle Schmidt The skies above St. Joseph will be busy this weekend as the Sound of Speed Airshow comes to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Performances, featuring the Thunderbirds among several acts, are free and open to the public. Events for the weekend include: Friday, Sept. 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Kickoff party and concert with

By Leah Rainwater The Sound of Speed Airshow is home to many attractions and fun events, but one nonprofit organization is proving that the airshow can also be a learning experience. Not only will the airshow host aircraft exhibits, but it will also play host to the KC STEM Alliance. One partner at KC STEM

By NewsPress Now The skies above St. Joseph will be busy this weekend as the Sound of Speed Airshow comes to Rosecrans Memorial Airport.  Performances, featuring the Thunderbirds among several acts, are free and open to the public. Events for the weekend include:  Friday, Sept. 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Kickoff party and concert with

By Kyle Schmidt St. Joseph residents and visitors will have their eyes on the sky next weekend, as the Sound of Speed Airshow returns to the area for the first time since 2021. The highly anticipated Thunderbirds will headline the show following the other impressive acts. Gates will open at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14

By Kyle Schmidt A new training program for those interested in learning to fly based out of Rosecrans Memorial Airport is continuing to grow. Starting in late March, FlyTech began with just a few students, but with each month, more are joining. Co-founder Lute Atieh said he’s pleased with the number of people signing up.

By Cameron Montemayor The clock for the 2024 Sound of Speed Air Show is counting down fast as anticipation builds for another edition of the award-winning show this September in St. Joseph. Event organizers like Rosecrans Airport Manager Julius Rice and Lute Atieh spent much of Thursday morning at Rosecrans Memorial Airport hashing out some

By Kyle Schmidt The Sound of Speed Airshow will make its return to St. Joseph on Sept. 14 and 15 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The show will have many acts, with a highly anticipated United States Air Force Thunderbirds appearance. “The F-16 that the Thunderbirds are currently flying, they are going to take it up