Indy Transponder 30-Apri 0937z

Gone West: 'Flying Tiger' Dick Rossi from Aero-News Network - WWII Aviator Was 92 Another World War II aviator who embodied the spirit of "The Greatest Generation" has left us.
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=f54e2968-dc33-4dcc-8a4c-78f087d71014

Taking to the sky for 2008 Moose Jaw Times-Herald, Canada - The 2008 Snowbirds are described as a tight-knit team — in the air and on the ground — and that was apparent in the sky over 15 Wing Moose Jaw Monday. ...
http://mjtimes.sk.ca/index.cfm?sid=130271&sc=3

Navy F-18s, Marine Harrier To Perform At Golden West Regional Fly-in Aero-News Network, FL - Vistors to the 2008 edition of the Golden West Regional Fly-in and Airshow, which will run June 6-8 at Yuba County Airport (MYV), will experience the sights ...
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=5c060b74-f911-4a23-9bcc-b94f1909c890

Red Bull Air Race returns to San Diego, the home of naval aviation Al-Bawaba, Jordan - After a phenomenal start to the 2008 Red Bull Air Race World Series in Abu Dhabi this month and Paul Bonhomme’s resounding victory in front of an ...
http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/Saudi%20Arabia/226557

Young Eagles program offers free plane rides Ventura County Star, CA - The Young Eagles, an Experimental Aircraft Association program designed to introduce youths to aviation, offers free airplane rides for youths 8 to 18. ...
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/apr/30/young-eagles-program-offers-free-plane-rides/

General Aviation Day draws crowds HeraldNet, WA - By John Wolcott The Paine Field Chapter of the Washington Pilots Association will present its 13th annual General Aviation Day at Paine Field May 17, ...
http://heraldnet.com/article/20080430/SCBJ12/415140157&template=SCBJart

Hong Kong - Last Port Call for the Kitty Hawk from DailyAviator by Dennis Collins - HONG KONG The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) anchors in Victoria Harbor for a port visit to Hong Kong. Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing 5 arrived for a port visit, which will give Sailors an opportunity to take advantage of Hong Kong’s shopping and cultural attractions. This is Kitty Hawk’s last port visit into a foreign country before she is replaced in the summer by USS George Washington (CVN 73). Kitty Hawk operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau
http://www.dailyaviator.com/?p=1723

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Indy Transponder 29-April 2353z

Snowbirds set to Roar - Aviation.ca News
The Snowbirds have had their first public performance of the year at the annual Acceptance Show from their home base of 15 Wing Moose Jaw on Monday. Their tight-knit team has a shorter show than in the past, but...
http://www.aviation.ca/content/view/5627/117/

Blue Angels with Van Halen
Blue Angels are flying Boeing's F/A-18 Hornets. - The basic acquisition price of a single F/A-18 A Hornet is approximately $21 million. - The F/A-18 can reach speeds just under Mach 2, almost twice the speed of sound or about 1400 mph. ...
http://gocommunicate.blogspot.com/2008/04/blue-angels-with-van-halen.html

Look up! It's the 'Liberty Belle' - Wagoner Tribune, OK
"We didn't come out to fly in Liberty Belle, but she is sure worth the drive to look at," Dennis said. Public trips cost about $450 each for a 30-minute ...
http://tinyurl.com/3gyz73

RedBull Air Racing is Coming to San Diego - The Aviation Weblog
The Red Bull Air Race World Series is coming to San Diego this weekend. These guys got big brass ones, but they better not take them to Florida. If you've never seen them fly, you will be in awe. The planes they fly are the fastest, lightest and most agile planes made, and the pilots run them upwards of 250 miles per hour as the pull close to 10 Gs as they navigate them around a course of air-filled pylons.
http://www.aviation-weblog.com/50226711/redbull_air_racing_is_coming_to_san_diego_ca.php

News: Skydiving Legend Attempts The Highest Parachute Jump (Blog) - AviationReviews.com
Michel Fournier a retired French army parachutist has spent loads of time and money on chasing the world record for highest parachute jump.
http://www.aviationreviews.com/blog/highest_parachute_jump_trying_to_break_records.html

Things to do Wednesday - Tampa - Tampabay.com, FL
AirFest MacDill Air Force Base's open house draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to get an eyeful of the military exhibitions in the air and on the ground. It's from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are this year's headlining team, and you can also see parachute teams, demos and fly-overs from some of the coolest jets ever built. Free
http://www.tampabay.com/features/events/article478985.ece

GUEST COLUMNIST: Air race event inspires Girl Scouts Silver project - Mansfield News, MA
By Emma Wyatt An exciting event, the Women’s Air Race Classic, is scheduled for June 27 through 29 at Mansfield airport. My Girl Scout Troop, 939, ...
http://www.wickedlocal.com/mansfield/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1632309277

Airshow spectacular to reach new heights - News Shopper, UK
SECOND World War naval planes, a V-bomber and the Indian Air Force are set to thrill the crowds at this year's Biggin Hill International Air Fair. ...
http://tinyurl.com/4q6qpp

Wartime aircraft land on coast - San Mateo County Times, CA
In past years, Beeman said, he has witnessed the "oohs and ahhs" of mesmerized attendees turn to tears as vintage military warbirds flew by in memory of ...
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_9064920

Chipper asks locals to play tourist - Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA
... Tabernacle and Visitor Center, Union Pacific Railroad Museum, Children's Square USA, Western Historic Trails Center and Commemorative Air Force Museum. ...
http://tinyurl.com/4lbav3

A Top Gun Weekend - Popular Science, NY
The A-10—built from scratch over 500 hours in Selby's 1500-square-foot workshop in Thailand—would be the first Warthog scale model to fly in competition. ...
http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/article/2008-04/top-gun-weekend

Uh, what? - The Girls With Wings Blog by Lynda
I forgot to use these pictures after I came back from the Women in Aviation Conference in San Diego. My cousin and his family and I went to the Aviation museum there and I saw my first Ford Tri Motor close up.
http://thegirlswithwingsblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/uh-what.html

Civilian F-16? - F-16.net
Air Capitol Warbirds LLC in Newton, Kansas had acquired two unusual fast jets making history as the first true private owners of an F-16A and an F/A-18A. ...
http://www.f-16.net/news_article2864.html

Air Fair De Boer’s Most Important project to Date - Event Planner Spain (press release), Spain
De Boer has already begun construction work on the temporary venue for the Farnborough International Air Show 2008, the company’s most important project to ...
http://www.eventplannerspain.com/noticias_eventos.asp?id=528&idioma=En

Air Racing comes to Blackpool - Northwest Regional Development Agency (press release), UK
The iconic British tourist destination of Blackpool has announced that it will hold an Aero GP air race grand prix on 28-29th June 2008 as part of its ...
http://tinyurl.com/53525s

Big Time For Aviation History in Berlin This Year - Ares
Well it's an historic time in Berlin for aviation in more ways than one. The 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift will be celebrated in June. I was there for the 30th anniversary as a USAF Reserve pilot flying a C-5 in for static display at Templehof airport, a facility built before World War II. But Templehof also played a key role as the hub of the Berlin Airlift which kept West Berlin free during a Soviet attempt to shut it off from the West in 1948 and 1949. Now the airport will be closed after a vote over the past weekend by Berliners...
http://tinyurl.com/3zaajk

Barossa flight spectacular - Barossa Herald, Australia
There is also an ‘unknown’ component of the International Miniature Aerobatic Club event, where tricks are chosen for the pilots who have not rehearsed them ...
http://barossa.yourguide.com.au/news/local/general/barossa-flight-spectacular/1233589.html

Build your own airplane and fly the wild blue yonder - Salt Lake Tribune, United States
... a group of pilots who enjoy building and flying their own planes and, through the Young Eagles program, introducing youngsters to the joys of flying. ...
http://www.sltrib.com/healthscience/ci_9075997

Blue Ash takes first step toward revitalization - Aviation & Aerospace News
The city of Cincinnati has filed a "pre-application" for close to $9 million in federal grant funds, marking the first step toward ensuring the future of Blue Ash Airport.
http://tinyurl.com/4g8zcm

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Indy Transponder 29-April 0935z

Aviation History Celebrated At Air Show KLTV, TX - There were all kinds of aircrafts on display at the air show for many to enjoy, especially veterans. "You see people going deep in thought, ...
http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8232139&nav=1TjD

Snowbirds ready for 2008 season Moose Jaw Times-Herald, Canada - The 2008 Snowbirds are described as a tight-knit team, in the air and on the ground, and the results were apparent in the skies over 15 Wing Moose Jaw ...
http://mjtimes.sk.ca/index.cfm?sid=130039&sc=3

Entrepreneur's round-the-world flight wins for charity from Aviation & Aerospace News Updated Constantly - When Jared Isaacman lifted off, he intended to set a round-the-world speed record to raise money and awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey. Although he returned home this...
http://www.aopa.org/aircraft/articles/2008/080423flight.html

New Foundation Honors Scott Crossfield from Aviation & Aerospace News Updated Constantly - A new nonprofit called the Scott Crossfield Foundation has launched this week. The foundation's mission is to continue and expand upon the lifelong work of the legendary test pilot, the...
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/NewFoundationHonorsScottCrossfield_197714-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Vintage warplanes damaged in Galveston dogfight Houston Chronicle, United States ... one of them recently restored after 15 years of effort and $2 million, were damaged severely over the weekend after a collision at a Galveston air show, ...
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5736309.html

Diamonds in the Wreck from Air & Space Magazine
http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/16044317.html?imw=Y

Group preserves nation's military air history East Valley Tribune, AZ - For many air combat veterans and aircraft enthusiasts, the search for the past ends at the home of the Arizona wing of the Commemorative Air Force. ...
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/114898

Coast Guard Puts Bay Off Limits During Air Races KGTV, 10News.com, CA - US Coast Guard officials have set boundaries for a safety zone surrounding the course of the Red Bull Air Race, to be held the weekend of May 1-4. ...
http://www.10news.com/news/16043503/detail.html

Aviation ministry aims for sky Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Most of the kids are in or thinking of joining an aviation program aimed at at-risk youth. It sure didn't look crazy Saturday morning when a donated hangar ...
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=744584

Thousands expected at airport Sand Mountain Reporter, AL - Cofield said the aerobatic airshows will “blow your mind.” “A lot of people on Sand Mountain have never seen an aerobatic aircraft perform,” said Cofield. ...
http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ce89a2245ccc32ba

Wings and Wheels air show from Thirty Thousand Feet Blog by Max Flight - Thirty Thousand Feet received some information about the 2008 Wings and Wheels air show: Located in Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey on Sunday August 24th, Wings and Wheels promises to be an exciting day of family entertainment! The Air Show features displays from the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. There will be a great mix of civilian and military flying displays throughout the afternoon, performing fantastic aerobatics in the skies over Dunsfold! The Motoring Displays will include some exciting runway demonstrations of both historic and modern supercars in action! Throughout the day there will be a great display of static supercars, classic cars and military vehicles as well as trade stands & other attractions. All proceeds of the event are being distributed to charities.
http://30000feet.blogspot.com/2008/04/wings-and-wheels-air-show.html

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Indy Transponder 28-April 2339z

Download Your 2008 EAA AirVenture NOTAM Now from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The official EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2008 Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) is now available for download from the EAA AirVenture website.
http://www.airventure.org/2008/news/080428_notam.html

Organizers estimate 14000 attended Albertville air show - Gadsden Times, AL
The inaugural air show brought more than 14000 people to the airport, event organizer Larry Fortenberry said. And it is expected to benefit Hospice of ...
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080428/NEWS/248506290/1017/NEWS

World War II Veterans to receive free airplane rides this summer - airzoo.org
World War II veterans will have a chance to fly in a N2S-5 Boeing Kaydet, U.S. Navy primary trainer for free this summer, beginning June 24. Flights are courtesy of the Air Zoo and pilot/sponsor Alan Wright.
http://www.airzoo.org/news/world-war-ii-veterans-to-receive-free-airplane-rides-this-summer/

Young Eagles Day gives kids a chance to ride in a plane - airzoo.org
Area children will be given the chance to take a free ride in an airplane at the Air Zoo on Saturday, May 3 through the EAA’s “Young Eagle” program, courtesy of EAA Chapter 221.
http://www.airzoo.org/news/young-eagles-day/

Runway collision damages vintage warplanes in Galveston air show - Houston Chronicle
GALVESTON — Two vintage aircraft, one of them recently restored after 15 years of effort and $2
million, were damaged seriously over the weekend in a collision on the ground at a Galveston air show, the president of the Lone Star Flight Museum said today.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5736309.html

International Helicopter Exhibition in Moscow (May 15-17, 2008). - Planenews Aviation News Portal
For the first time ever in Russian history a specialized helicopter exhibition HeliRussia 2008 is to take place at Crocus Expo Exhibition Centre in Moscow on May-15-17, 2008. 128 companies have applied to participate in the exhibition, including 18 foreign companies from the UK, Italy, Germany, France, the USA, Switzerland, Belarus, and Ukraine...
http://planenews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9281

Strategic Bomber Jets Rehearsal in Moscow - On April 29 and May 5, during the trainings for May 9 Victory Parade, strategic bomber jets of the Air Force of Russia will twice fly above Moscow, as head of the long-haul aviation headquarters Anatoly Zhikharev reports.
http://www.russia-ic.com/news/show/6250/

Vintage aircraft fest at Goodwood 2008 - UK classic aircraft fans are in for a treat next month as more than 70 pre-1967 planes take to the skies at the 2008 Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Fly-In and Air Display... Tags: Aeroplanes, Aviation Related Articles: Gearing up for Goodwood Goodwood 2007 Festival of Speed - ‘SPARK OF GENIUS' - BREAKING RECORDS, PUSHING BOUNDARIES Rolls-Royce at the helm of Royal Navy flagship Grumman TBM Avenger: Classic Warbird Bugatti Type 59 for sale Best of old and new take to the skies at I
http://www.gizmag.com/vintage-aircraft-fest-at-goodwood-2008/9230/

The RSAF's Black Knights' Performance in Bangkok to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Bilateral Exercises The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) aerobatics team, the Black Knights, performed at the Don Muang Airport, Bangkok, on Apr. 24 at the invitation of Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, Commander-in-Chief, Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF).
http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/news_and_events/nr/2008/apr/17apr08_nr/25apr08_newsvideo.html

Carrier - Cut and Paste Aviation
10-Hour series filmed in high definition will air April 27 - May 1 at 9-11 p.m. ET. CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS.
http://www.pbs.org/weta/carrier/the_film_when_to_watch.htm

Tehachapi Sky Watch - Tehachapi News, CA
The official name change to the Mojave Air & Space Port reflects its status as the only licensed civil-use spaceport in America. While there haven't been ...
http://www.tehachapinews.com/home/ViewPost/57963

Racing Rocket League – NASCAR Meets The Right Stuff from Google Blog Search: "Rocket Racing" by unknown
The Rocket Racing League is the brainchild of Granger Whitelaw – a guy who as team chairman won the Indianapolis 500 twice and still wasn’t getting enough RPM in his life, and Peter Diamandis who won the X-Prize, a world-wide ...
http://www.thebachelorguy.com/racing-rocket-league-nascar-meets-the-right-stuff.html

Notes on the state of the RLV industry in 2008 (part 1) - The Space Review, MD
Most notably Burt Rutan’s SpaceShipTwo/White Knight Two combination based on the craft that won the Ansari X Prize in 2004. In January of this year Virgin ...
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1114/1

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Air Race History: 1929

The Society of Air Racing Historians provides a nice synopsis of the 1929 Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition held in Cleveland, Ohio. The article includes pictures from the races and interesting facts. I took the liberty of sharing my favorite picture: Col. Lindbergh leading members of US Navy "High Hats" precision aerobatic team.

Visit their site and you'll find write-ups for the Air Races from 1929-1939 and other items of interest. You have to visit this one if you are an air racing fan.

Indy Transponder 28-April 0230z

Snowbirds Prepare for Acceptance Show - Discover Moose Jaw, Canada
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are proud to call Moose Jaw home. And, proud to perform in front of their family, friends and the rest of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. ...
http://tinyurl.com/4cnar4

Airshow soars on a wing and prayer - The Northern Star, Australia
By KIM COUSINS - SUNSHINE made a special appearance on the weekend, providing perfect weather for the Warbirds Over Lismore Airshow. About 4000 people turned ...
http://www.northernstar.com.au/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3770841

Air show set May 3 and 4 at New River - New Bern Sun Journal, NC
NEW RIVER - The New River Air Station's 2008 Sounds of Freedom Past and Present air show is scheduled for May 3 and 4. The show celebrates the heritage of ...
http://www.newbernsj.com/news/new_39238___article.html/air_river.html

Group preserves nation's military air history - East Valley Tribune, AZ
For many air combat veterans and aircraft enthusiasts, the search for the past ends at the home of the Arizona wing of the Commemorative Air Force. ...
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/114898

Caught On Tape: Airshow Crash - WKRG-TV, AL
By CBS News A private plane struck a crowd of onlookers shortly after landing at a small air show near Eisenach in central Germany on Saturday, ...
http://www.wkrg.com/news/article/caught_on_tape_airshow_crash/13240/

Picture of the Week: AVweb's Flying Photography Showcase from Aviation & Aerospace News
With only 60 photo submissions this week, our initial stack of contenders for the top spot consisted of eight photos, and we can't recall a week where it's been tougher...
http://tinyurl.com/4d8zkh

PBS' 'Carrier': This message approved - LA Times via Alert 5
The American public can watch what may be one of the riskier and more unconventional public relations strategies in U.S. naval history unfold on PBS' "Carrier." The show started tonight at 9pm.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-carrier26apr26,0,6811473,full.story

An American Obsession - Air & Space Magazine
When she vanished-70 years ago this July-she was as big a star as Greta Garbo. Is that why some are still driven to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart?
http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/16046527.html?imw=Y

EAA Asks FAA to Authorize Electric Motors in Ultralights and Light-Sport Aircraftfrom EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association
In an effort to gain attention and support for electric aircraft innovation and to help advance efforts to bring affordable electric aircraft to recreational aviators, EAA at today's CAFE Foundation 2008 Electric Aircraft Symposium announced a significant advocacy measure.
http://www.eaa.org/news/2008/2008-04-26_symposium.asp

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Warbirds damaged in Galveston

We haven't seen any news stories about this yet, but we've noticed that the aviation message boards are busy with talk about an incident in Galveston. It appears that the pilots are fine but a couple of warbirds (a Spitfire and a Hurricane) have been damaged. You can follow the chatter with us at: AAFO, Airshowbuzz, and Warbirds Resource Group.
http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/showthread.php?t=6149
http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=21481&start=15
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3405&hl=

Update: Read the Airshowbuzz thread above - Deb Mitchell posted a write-up on the initial investigation. Both planes will be restored, but it may take some time. Pictures were linked to on the Airshowbuzz thread also.

Indy Transponder 27-April 1204z

Canadian Snowbirds to Perform in Anderson - Lakefront Hartwell, GA
ANDERSON, SC - The Canadian Snowbirds will give an air show at the Anderson Regional Airport on Wednesday, May 7. The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 ...
http://tinyurl.com/42bp24

Starfighters News - via ASB
Starfighters To Appear In National Television Series!
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2849&view=findpost&p=55666

Aviation History Celebrated At Air Show - KLTV, TX
The history of aviation was celebrated Saturday at the old Tyler Pounds Airport. Lots of military, civilian, and war bird aircraft on display for the public ...
http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8232139&nav=1TjD

Families Enjoy Hawkins Field Air Show - WLBT-TV, MS
Members of the Golden Knights US Army parachute team floated from the sky, and aircraft took off into the clouds during the free show, which draws about ...
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=8231600&nav=2CSf

Van Nuys Airport Marks 80th Birthday With Aviation Community Day - Market Wire (press release)
VAN NUYS, CA--(Marketwire - April 26, 2008) - Marking its 80th birthday in 2008 as a leader in aviation, business and community service, Van Nuys Airport ...
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=848794

Club members mourn friends - from Aviation & Aerospace News
Members of the Whenuapai Aviation Club are in mourning following the deaths of two friends. ...
http://tinyurl.com/3hgnun

Tragedy hits German air show - PRESS TV, Iran
A small airplane crashed into a group of spectators at an air show in Germany killing one, and injuring 10, including two children. ...
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=53325&sectionid=351020604

Private airplane crashes into crowd of people at German air show InTheNews.co.uk, UK - A private airplane has crashed into a crowd of people at a German air show, killing one person and injuring at least ten others. Sky News has reported that ...
http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/autocodes/countries/germany/private-airplane-crashes-into-crowd-killing-spectator-$1220428.htm

Jets, jumpers — and lots of cars Charleston Post Courier, SC - The Thunderbirds capped off the expo with dozens of hair-raising maneuvers in their F-16 Fighting Falcons. The six planes seemed joined at times as they ...
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/apr/27/jets_jumpers_lots_cars38786/

Aviation Museum Officially Gets Off The Ground Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - FLYING HIGH: Pilot Steve Dean, of Gilmer, flies his AT-6 “Texan” aircraft over the grand opening of the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum in Tyler on ...
http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20080427/NEWS08/804260384

WA Red Bull air race hopes soar Sunday Times.au, Australia - PERTH'S chances of securing the Red Bull Air Race for another three years are soaring after the New South Wales Government signalled it was not interested ...
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/comments/0,21590,23602186-2761,00.html

This Sopwith Triplane was more eager to fly than its owner was The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - He learned to fly in the Navy at the end of World War II. The war ended before he saw combat, so his flying was limited to the Stearman, a tough little ...
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/04/this_sopwith_triplane_was_more.html

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Indy Transponder 26-April 1410z

Aviation Days take off at Lunken Cincinnati Enquirer, OH - Warbirds, private jets, homebuilts, experimentals and trainers will be on the main ramp. Pilots, air traffic controllers and enthusiasts are there for ...
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080426/ENT/804250304/1025

Thunderbirds swoop into schools Charleston Post Courier, SC - And when one student mentioned the Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, Ensser replied with a teenage analogy. ...
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/apr/26/thunderbirds_swoop_into_schools38688/

Eleven Missing WWII Airmen Identified from Aero-News Network - B-24 Crew Went Missing In December 1943 The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced Friday the remains of 11 US servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=aec7ceb7-a114-46cc-b387-0e0935f210a8

Air Spectacular" Show Requires Major Preparation WDIO-TV, MN - The nine jets will swoop and swirl over Lake Superior, which will make them the first air show to perform over the water in Northland history. ...
http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S424888.shtml?cat=10335

Air show set May 3 and 4 at New River New Bern Sun Journal, NC - NEW RIVER - The New River Air Station's 2008 Sounds of Freedom Past and Present air show is scheduled for May 3 and 4. The show celebrates the heritage of ...
http://www.newbernsj.com/news/new_39238___article.html/air_river.html

Flying With The US Golden Knights Live 5 News, SC - For the members of the US Army Golden Knights, heights and speed are all part of the job. For those of us more apt to land, even just flying in a plane with ...
http://www.live5news.com/news/state/18182179.html

Golden Knights make parachuting look easy Charleston Post Courier, SC - Maybe that's because this flight was with the Golden Knights, the Army's expert parachute team that couldn't wait to jump out of the plane Friday. ...
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/apr/26/golden_knights_make_parachuting_look_eas38703/

Wartime aircraft land on coast San Mateo County Times, CA - In past years, Beeman said, he has witnessed the "oohs and ahhs" of mesmerized attendees turn to tears as vintage military warbirds flew by in memory of ...
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_9064920

RDD Announces Oshkosh-Themed Therm-X Special Offer from Aero-News Network - Five Purchasers Will Receive Two-Day Pass To AirVenture 2008 This week, RDD Enterprises, LLC announced an interesting deal on its Therm-X electro-thermal airframe and propeller de-icing systems. The next five customers who purchase complete Therm-XTM systems (airframe, prop and windshield protection) will enjoy two days accommodations and a two-day pass to AirVenture 2008 courtesy of RDD.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_9064920

Warbirds take to skies above Lismore Lismore Northern Star, Australia - Feel the thrill of the skies in a legendary military aircraft or watch Australia's aerobatic champions twist and turn in a gripping air display. ...
http://www.northernstar.com.au/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3770778

WA air race hopes soar Sunday Times.au, Australia - PERTH'S chances of securing the Red Bull Air Race for another three years are soaring after the New South Wales Government signalled it was not interested ...
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23602186-5008620,00.html

Daredevil pilots to race in resort skies Blackpool Gazette, UK - By Julia Bennett THOUSANDS of tourists are expected to land in Blackpool to see the country's first Aero GP air race this summer. ...
http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Daredevil-pilots-to-race-in.4023368.jp

Disagreement grounds Hemet-Ryan Air Show Press-Enterprise, CA - The air show, planned for July 19, will not go on because the Riverside County Economic Development Agency could not reach an agreement with Hemet-Ryan ...
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_C_airshow26.3cf0bca.html

Air passengers on hold for show practice Charleston Post Courier, SC ... squeeze two flights out before the airshow practice started Friday, according to Becky Beaman, spokeswoman for the Charleston County Aviation Authority. ...
http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/apr/26/air_passengers_on_hold_show_practice38686/

Rocket Racing-What is Rocket Racing by Rayburn Tade - Rocket Racing is todays ultimate reality racing game. Conceptualized by X-Prize founder Peter Diamandis and two-time Indianapolis 500 champion team partner Granger Whitelaw. This partnership resulted into an exciting extreme sport of ...
http://www.rocketracing.ws/featured/rocket-racing-what-is-rocket-racing

Enthusiast to open new airline-themed restaurant in town NW Evening Mail, UK - The high flying businessman also hopes to run another air show next year, and is the figure behind a proposed air museum on Walney airfield.
http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=827800

Modern marvels San Mateo Daily Journal, CA - An air show requires extra precautions and the unpredictable weather can put a damper on those plans. Regardless of the weather, the planes will be on hand. ...
http://www.smdailyjournal.com/article_preview.php?id=90952

Last of Air Force's F-117 Nighthawks Retire in Tonopah from Alert 5 - Military Aviation News by pirate - Video of the last four F-117 stealth fighters making their final flights at Tonopah Test Range.
http://www.alert5.com/2008/04/last-of-air-forces-f-117-nighthawks.html

Fighter pilot poised to set world record
Col. Mike Brill from the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base is expected to hit the 6,000 hour mark on the F-16 next week.He will be flying a scheduled combat mission out of Balad Airbase in Iraq.http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695273704,00.html

Spring Bash Air, Car and Bike Show coming to Albertville Saturday Gadsden Times - Fortenberry isn’t backing off on his prediction made at the announcement of the air show in December of putting on “the biggest event Marshall County has ...
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20080424/NEWS/244658360/1016/NEWS

Berlin Airshow may boost India’s clout in global defence mkt Financial Express, India - This will be the first ever participation by India at any airshow in the world. Leading the Indian delegation, defence minister AK Antony will be leaving ...
http://www.financialexpress.com/news/Berlin-Airshow-may-boost-India-s-clout-in-global-defence-mkt/300756/

Glasair Pilot Sues Sun 'n Fun For "Skinny Runway" Crash - A Florida pilot is suing the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in for a crash that occurred four years ago while he was trying to land at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport.
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/GlasairPilotSuesSunnFunForSkinnyRunwayCrash_197691-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

USS Indianapolis survivor shares his story Greeley Tribune, CO - The sinking of the USS Indianapolis became famous during a scene in the shark movie "Jaws." In the movie, boat captain Quint talks about his tail of going ...
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20080426/NEWS/810221435

Airline meltdown creates minimal impact — so far Indianapolis Business Journal, IN - 55 minutes agoThis year, Frontier is to pay the Indianapolis Airport Authority more than $900000 for ticket counter, gate and other leased space. ...
http://www.ibj.com/html/detail_page.asp?content=14256

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Annual ‘fly-in’ reunites pilots, family, friends, slated Saturday - Texarkana Gazette, TX
Garrison owns an airfield between Ashdown and Wilton, Ark., near US Highway 71 and will host his annual “fly-in” at 11a.m. Saturday. ...
http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/localnews/2008/04/25/annual-fly-in-reunites-pilots-family-fri-91.php

Air expo, Hobo Film Fest, Plantasia, Blessing of the Fleet, and more - Charleston City Paper, SC
The heroes over at the Charleston Air Force Base are putting on a free, huge air expo all day Saturday, and the main attraction is the USAF Thunderbirds. ...
http://calendar.ccpblogs.com/2008/04/25/air-expo-hobo-film-fest-plantasia-blessing-of-the-fleet-and-more/

Arts and Entertainment listings - Destin Log, FL
The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s 22nd annual Naval Aviation Symposium will be held May 7-9 at the National Naval Aviation Museum. ...
http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles/cheeseburger_4414___article.html/dinner_april.html

Pilots to compete in acrobatic flying contest at Cape May Airport - Press of Atlantic City, NJ
It's aerobatic competition," Morey said. The event from June 24-29 will include as many as 50 contestants doing flying maneuvers above five judges. ...
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/181/story/140824.html

Update 19 - from Nalls Aviation Harrier Updates
A blind man could have seen this coming. After two months of waiting for our hydraulic lines to be repaired in Washington State, they finally returned. The mechanics tore open the boxes and eagerly inspected them. Then, immediately declared the lines unserviceable. The welds were clearly unacceptable for aviation applications, based upon the visual inspection alone. What a disappointment. However, we needed a second opinion...With a little luck, we could be back in the air by the end of the month...
http://www.nallsaviation.com/

Sepinwall on TV: 'Carrier' review - NJ.com, New Jersey
At one point, we catch one of the ship's aviator squadrons relaxing by watching "Top Gun," and one aviator tells another, "If it weren't for this movie, ...
http://blog.nj.com/alltv/2008/04/sepinwall_on_tv_carrier_review.html

Boeing gives Smithsonian $5M for new black history museum - The Daily Gleaner
The Smithsonian Institution has begun public fundraising to build a museum dedicated to black history with a US$5 million gift from Boeing Company.
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/liveit/article/277983

SPACE COPS - from Google Blog Search: "Rocket Racing" by phred serenissima
UPDATE: Add the Rocket Racing League into the mix, and you're in business:. "The Rocket Racing League on Monday detailed plans to move from a sci-fi fantasy to a full-fledged commercial enterprise — including 'vertical drag races' using ...
http://phredspace.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/04/space-cops.html

Former military base offers step back in time - Tri Valley Herald, CA
Castle Air Museum volunteers Bill Hiller, far left, and Ralph Robledo proudly look over the A-4 Skyhawk attack bomber, they helped restore over a year and a ...
http://www.insidebayarea.com/trivalleyherald/localnews/ci_9051669

Companies collect awards at tourism 'Oscars' - Northern Echo, UK
Sunderland Airshow and Mill Granary Cottages, in Lower Teesdale, County Durham, both won gold awards at the national Enjoy England Awards for Excellence ...
http://tinyurl.com/6mpp6s

Flightglobal's video review of the week: Destruction, historical events and a non-propulsion engineer! - from Flight International by Stuart
This week has seen some astonishing videos from Flightglobal.com. Firstly, came the Georgian UAV that was spectacularly caught on camera being decimated by a MiG-29
http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flight-international/2008/04/flightglobals-video-review-of-2.html

Wolf recounts space walks to help raise money - San Mateo County Times, CA
Dr. David Wolf of NASA shared his experiences from three missions into the "final frontier" with a packed house in Burlingame during the American Heart ...
http://www.insidebayarea.com/sanmateocountytimes/localnews/ci_9051686

Airport Check-in: Sculpture inspired by flight takes wing in Indy - from Aviation & Aerospace News
From USA TODAY's Airport Check-in column: "Indianapolis International finished installing the first artwork that will adorn the new $1.1 billion main terminal scheduled to open in October. Cardinalis, named after...
http://www.aviationanswers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4527523&Itemid=29

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It's Show Time
Download our 2008 Airshow Guide. - airspacemag.com
Aviation fans will have more airshows to watch than presidential debates this year, with almost 200 shows across the country between April and November.
http://www.airspacemag.com/flight-today/16224877.html?imw=Y

Airshow takes to the skies this weekend Daily News - Galveston County, TX - GALVESTON
Experience the power and heart-pounding action of historic warbirds, current military jets and aerobatic performers in action at the Ron Carter ...
http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=1bba33616c620470&-session=TheDailyNews:42F946750a5a8398B8HHwKA82E21

Vintage plane flyover set for parade Corsicana Daily Sun, TX
The Coyote Squadron is gearing up now to present its 10th Annual Corsicana AirSho on Saturday, May 10. The men who will fly in the Derrick Days parade are ...
http://www.corsicanadailysun.com/news/local_story_116001442.html

Upcoming Sea & Air Parade Navy Compass, CA
The parade will precede the Red Bull Air Race World Series, which begin at 1:00 pm Parking and transportation options will be announced as we get closer to ...
http://www.navycompass.com/modules.php?name=Top_Stories&action=view&id=292

Vidalia readies for onion festival - WTOC, GA
The Blue Angels return once again to liven up the skies over Toombs County. "We're the smallest town they perform in," said committee member Polly Ann ...
http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8217150&nav=0qq5Jpy2

Air Racing Symposium - via ASB
24th Annual International Air Racing History Symposium. Veteran air racing pilots, mechanics, historians and others will speak at the 24th annual International Air Racing History Symposium on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, in the sixth-floor Skyline Ballroom of the Holiday Inn-Airport on Brookpark Road. The symposium is sponsored by the Society of Air Racing Historians Inc.
http://www.airshowbuzz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3384&view=findpost&p=55316

Young Eagles fly high over Fallbrook - Village News Network, CA
Sheffer participated in the Young Eagles Flight Rally held April 12. Young Eagles is an organization designed to create interest in aviation for young ...
http://www.thevillagenews.com/story.php?story_id=29816

Moments & Milestones: The Phantom at 50 - airspacemag.com
It is the very image of a combat aircraft—all lines and angles and bulges, with cranked wingtips and a swollen crocodile fuselage topped by a broad trapezoidal fin...
http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/16646361.html?imw=Y

Rocket Racing League announces August takeoff - "Rocket Racing" by Robalini
It'll be like Formula One or Nascar in the sky, or at least that's what the leadership of Rocket Racing said at a press conference at the Yale Club here on Monday morning. The aeronautics entertainment start-up announced the debut of ...
http://robalini.blogspot.com/2008/04/rocket-racing-league-announces-august.html

Blue Streak - from DailyAviator by Dennis Collins
An F/A-18E Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 performs a high speed maneuver over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during an air power demonstration for visiting ambassadors and senior military officials from Indonesia...
http://www.dailyaviator.com/?p=1716

Rocket Racing League Announces Schedule, Velocity Aircraft Sold by Marc Cook
Positioning itself as a "new entertainment sports league that combines the exhilaration of racing with the power of rocket engines," the Rocket Racing League announced that it will stage its first exhibition race at Oshkosh this year. ...
http://kitplanesmag.blogspot.com/2008/04/rocket-racing-league-announces-schedule.html

Aviation Museum Officially Getting Off The Ground Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX - By LAUREN KEATON The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is not your typical flight of fancy. ...
http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20080425/NEWS08/804250304

The Birth of Spooky from Air & Space Magazine
http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/16790391.html?imw=Y

Up and away with Konrad
One look at the controls in the cockpit -- air speed indicator, artificial horizon, altimeter, direction gyro and turn coordinator (among many, many other bells and whistles) -- was more than enough to shake me from my "Top Gun" daydreams. This was apparently a basic, bread-and-butter plane, according to my guide for the day, Chief Flight Instructor Pat Gaston of Montgomery Aviation in Zionsville. The ride would be gentle, he said, not turbo-charged. The plane would be a docile beast -- forgiving and user-friendly. Like a Chevy. But it wasn't a Chevy, of course.
http://www.indy.com/posts/7448?source=nletter-

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Indy Transponder 24-April 2310z

Reel Stuff begins in Dayton - from DailyAviator by Dennis Collins
The “Reel Stuff” aviation film festival begins today in Dayton, featuring “633 Squadron”, “Top Gun”, “Fighter Pilot”, “One Six Right” and “Battle of Britain”. Details at the web site.
http://www.dailyaviator.com/?p=1715
http://www.reelstufffilmfest.com/

Local Film Festival Honors Aviation - WHIO Radio, OH
DAYTON, Ohio -- Dayton is becoming the birthplace for the very first film festival dedicated to aviation. Today is the kickoff of the Reel Stuff Film ...
http://1290whio.com/includes/news/indepth/5279860_Local_Film_Festival_Honors_Aviation_054309.html

AirVenture Volunteer Spotlight: EAA Volunteer a Welcoming Sight For AirVenture Arrivers
from Aviation & Aerospace News Updated Constantly
Two years ago, Dennis Spivey was briefing a pair of new arrivals to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh when he noticed they looked a little frazzled. "Is it your first flight in?"...
http://www.aviationanswers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4513335&Itemid=29

Wanted: Aircraft For Affordable Flight Center Display - from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
EAA is looking to hear from EAA members who have (1) achieved their dream of flight in particularly cost-effective ways and (2) would like to tell the aviation world how they did it.
http://www.airventure.org/2008/news/080424_affordable.html

Red skies: air show to host British demo team - langley.af.mil
AirPower over Hampton Roads will offer audiences past favorites as well as a performance America hasn't seen in almost 15 years. Langley's 2008 air show will highlight the Royal Air Force's aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, who will make a historic visit to Langley to perform for the community...
http://www.langley.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123095456

Spirt of Flight Air Show - Falcon Photography
I have been invited to watch the Spirit of Flight Airshow this weekend in Galveston, TX...Here are a few of the pictures that I took last year. If you get the chance, take in an airshow....
http://blog.kfalcon.com/2008/04/23/spirit-of-flight-airshow/

Fly-In showcases family tradition - The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL
By DAVID BREWER SCOTTSBORO - When the fifth annual Scottsboro Fly-In of vintage planes begins May 9, it will continue a family legacy of exhibition flying ...
http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/1209028591123100.xml&coll=1

Free-falling is free - The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL
By MARIAN ACCARDI Huntsville International Airport's first air show since 2003 will bring in two major performance teams - the Blue Angels and the Golden ...
http://www.al.com/business/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/business/1209028551123100.xml&coll=1

Embry-Riddle's Summer Academy Offers Variety of Aviation/Aerospace ...
AMTOnline.com, MD
Daytona Beach, Fla., April 24, 2008 – Teenagers interested in hands-on exploration of aviation and aerospace topics will want to sign up for the Summer ...
http://www.amtonline.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=5407

Hemet-Ryan Airshow canceled - The Desert Sun, CA
The Hemet-Ryan Airshow was canceled because of a failure to reach an agreement between the Economic Development Agency, which runs the show, ...
http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080424/NEWS01/80424004/1263/update

Portimão’s air festival is this weekend - Algarve Resident, Portugal
... visitors can enjoy their own high moments experimenting with flight simulators, wind tunnels and many other attractions at the Portimão Air Festival 08. ...
http://portugalresident.com/portugalresident/showstory.asp?ID=26177

NEW FOUNDATION HONORS SCOTT CROSSFIELD - from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite
A new nonprofit called the Scott Crossfield Foundation has launched this week. The foundation's mission is to continue and expand upon the lifelong work of the legendary test pilot, the first to fly Mach 2, who died in 2006...
http://cutandpasteaviation.blogspot.com/2008/04/new-foundation-honors-scott-crossfield.html

Lockheed Marks Nighthawk Retirement With Bittersweet Ceremony - from Aero-News Network
F-117As To Be Mothballed In Nevada Desert Workers at the Lockheed Martin plant in Palmdale, CA played host to some very special visitors Tuesday -- four of the last F-117A Nighthawk "stealth" fighters still flying, though the advanced planes won't be taking flight much longer.
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?contentBlockId=5b376602-61f1-43bf-ac8b-646ebc5b2bd6

Starfighters on Sticks - from Ares
They can be found at many locations throughout Europe (and I guess elsewhere in the world, too): old Starfighter fighter jets placed on poles to act as gate guardians for air force facilities.
http://tinyurl.com/5stowq

Eagle Eye - from Ares
The Gripen Demo was the big newsmaker of the week in Linkoping, but in the next hangar, another Saab product is being readied for a first flight in a matter of weeks...The Saab 2000 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft...
http://tinyurl.com/5rxoss

Little Katie Stinson - AMT Magazine, MD
Aviatrix Katherine (“Katie”) Stinson was the first woman sky-writer, first woman to loop the loop, and first woman to fly in Canada, Japan, and China. ...
http://www.amtonline.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=5392

Lockheed Test Flies Space Plane Prototype - space.com
Lockheed Martin has tested a prototype reusable launch system by flying a sub-scale flight demonstrator from the site of New Mexico proposed Spaceport America...
http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/080424-lockheed-spaceplane-test.html

Dutch airmen in Southport to mark the 65th anniversary of their squadron - icSeftonandWestLancs, UK
The event on Friday involved four F-16 fighters flying over the base before circling for a second flypast. The 322 Dutch squadron was created on June 12, ...
http://tinyurl.com/54aufg

Nazi-Era Airport Rallies Berliners in Bid to Save It - Bloomberg
Development plans for the 1000-acre site range from a park for solar-power generation to a Chinese casino complex to a high-end medical clinic with fly-in ...
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601088&sid=a218j0BZUuE8&refer=muse