Indy Transponder: Indy Transponder 9-January

F-22 Demo Team receive award

Air Show Buzz named F-22 pilot Maj. Paul "Max" Moga and the F-22 Demonstration Team their Person of the Year for 2007 after the team's first whirlwind year wowing air show crowds across the country. http://www.f-16.net/news_article2686.html

Racecar versus Boeing 777 in runway clash of speed titans
New Zealand Herald - New Zealand
New Zealand A1GP driver Jonny Reid (left) takes on Air NZ's chief pilot Dave Morgan and a Boeing 777 at Auckland Airport this morning. ... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/4/story.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10485724

"In Plane View" Photography Exhibit Opens at the National Air and ...
Art Daily - USA
... pieces rather than as whole subjects,” said Patty Wagstaff, three-time National Aerobatic Champion, in her foreword to the exhibit’s accompanying book. ... http://www.artdaily.com/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=22870

So long to the squadron
Marshall Independent - Marshall,MN,USA
I wish we could have done another air show.” As it was, members of the squadron performed its final air show in Florida in November and learned in December ... http://www.marshallindependent.com/News/articles.asp?articleID=18308

Rocket Racing Visionaries
Admit it, if everyone had rocket racing cars like that brat Anakin Skywalker in the first awful Star Wars prequel, life would be just be cooler. Peter Diamandis and Granger Whitelaw, founders of Rocket Racing League are working to make ... http://www.space.com/php/video/player.php?video_id=071128xracer-founders

Eyes to the skies
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
stunts at one of San Bernardino County's longest-running air show. "This air show is going to rock," said Mike Stewart, owner of Maniac Mikes Caf at Cable ... http://www.dailybulletin.com/ci_7916208

Ocean City Already Planning Air Show
WMDT - Salisbury,MD,USA
In June, the town will host its First Air Show, that will feature military aircraft demonstrations as well as civilian performances. ... http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/displaystory.asp?id=7513

Historic WWII B-25 Bomber holds comic book writing contest

The crew of the historic WWII B-25 Bomber Heavenly Body, stationed at Van Nuys Airport, would like to welcome young writers and illustrators, ages 8 - 19, to create a brief comic book about the adventures of our aircraft and her crew. We encourage bold creativity, as long as your story is appropriate to be read by all ages. The top 3 submissions will be printed and distributed by our crew-members at each of the airshows we will visit this summer. The winning authors and illustrators will also receive a tour of our aircraft for their friends and family. http://www.skycontrol.net/history/historic-wwii-b-25-bomber-holds-comic-book-writing-contest/

Ocean City Air Show Set For June
WJZ - Baltimore,MD,USA
Read more in our Privacy Policy OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) &#8213 Ocean City will host its first air show in June. The two-day OC Air Show will open on June 10 and ... http://wjz.com/local/ocean.city.show.2.625059.html

Eau Claire City Council Approves Several Items
WEAU-TV 13 - Eau Claire,WI,USA
Council members cleared the air show for takeoff tonight. The Chippewa Valley Council of the Boy Scouts is putting on the airshow. http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/13550847.html

Moncton recalls dawn of air age
Canada East - Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada
That summer, more than 40,000 people came out to see the first air show. Aviation progressed through the 1930s as planes became more reliable and were used ... http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/front/article/175456

Airshow to showcase Rob 'Tumbling Bear' Harrison
Hesperia Star - Victorville,CA,USA
Formerly known as the Pomona Valley Air Fair, the 33rd annual Cable Air Show is organized and presented by the Pomona Valley Pilots Association and the ... http://www.hesperiastar.com/news/airshow_1457___article.html/cable_free.html

Aviation Museum Marathon is January 19th
ABC Macon.tv - Macon,GA,USA
By Eric Lee Registration is underway for the twelfth annual Robins Museum of Aviation Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K walk. Several fundraisers are held ... http://www.macon.tv/news/local/13502132.html

Red Arrows commander returns after goodwill tour
Gloucestershire Gazette - Dursley,England,UK
By Jeff Weaver THORNBURY flying ace Jason Hawker is back home after leading the Red Arrows display team on a goodwill tour of the Middle and Far East. ... http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/latestnews/newsroundup/display.var.1947003.0.red_arrows_commander_returns_after_goodwill_tour.php

Lessons in the sky
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota,FL,USA
This is the aim of the Young Eagles program, which has airlifted hundreds of 8- to 17-year-olds into the Florida skies since 1992. It is an all-free, ... http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080108/COMMUNITY/801080674/-1/newssitemap

FAA OKs Advanced ADS-B Operations at Louisville

FAA has approved UPS's application to fly advanced ADS-B operations at Louisville, including the first satellite-guided merging and spacing during approaches in the U.S. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/ADSB01078.xml

Small helicopter crashes at Valparaiso
VALPARAISO -- The wreckage of a small helicopter that crashed at the Porter County Airport in Valparaiso will be taken to a hanger where it will be inspected by the Federal Aviation Administration.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080107/LOCAL/801070397/-1/NLETTER07

Major Announcement For Northwest Indiana Airport

The Gary/Chicago International Airport on Wednesday will hold a press conference. Officials say they will make a significant announcement about the airport. http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=27199

Riley Hospital for Children to Receive $2 Million

U.S. Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) on Wednesday will visit Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis to announce $2.2 million in federal funds for the hospital. The funds will be used to enhance clinical care and research for autism. http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?id=27203