Thursday, May 15, 2008

Indy Transponder 15-May 0230z

The Planes of Fame Air Museum B-17G Restoration Fundraising Campaign via Technorati
To Fly Again…. The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress”Piccadilly Lilly II” Fundraising Campaign, and Restoration Project At the Planes of Fame Air Museum, Cal-Aero Field, Chino Calif. USA To All Fellow Aircraft and Warbird lovers, A CALL TO ACTION!!!!! My Name is John Atkinson, a member and volunteer at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino California,Having helped on many of the restorations in our collection,I am embarking on a mission to see yet, one more rare Boeing B-17 take her place
http://at6chino.warbirds-online.org/?p=35

Jet Teams: Cadence from the Cockpit - ASB
I was poking around the forums, and found this thread about the cadence that is called from the cockpits of the Blues and Thunderbirds. Additionally, there is this thread discussing the formation they fly in when transitioning between shows. The air show community appreciates the pilots sharing some of the "behind the scenes" information.

Airfest expects Navy "Legacy" - WCLO, WI
Airfest Director Julia Dacy says a last minute addition to the line-up is the Navy's "Legacy Flight". The "Legacy Flight" features a modern F-18 with a ...
http://wclo.com/news/2008/may/14/airfest-expects-navy-legacy/

Zoom with a view: Plenty of seats for Canadian Snowbirds Duluth show - Duluth News Tribune, MN
That probably will offer one of the best views of the Canadian Snowbirds and their free half-hour air show at 5:30 pm over Lake Superior. ...
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=66379&section=homepage

Snowbirds to fly over lift bridge at 4:15 - Duluth News Tribune, MN
The Canadian Snowbirds’ flight into Duluth will be delayed by weather, but they expect to come into the city by first doing a formation over the Aerial Lift ...
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=66422&section=News

New York Air Show at Jones Beach May 24-25, 2008 via Technorati
Airshow commences at 10:00 a.m. Airshow concludes at 3:00 p.m. Tips for show Arrive early Dress in beach attire Bring some warm clothes in case of a temperature change Glasses Sunscreen Beach towels and chairs Check the website regularly for last minute news items and updates.
http://tinyurl.com/5smyhv

Red Bull Air Race World Series - via Google blog search
The Grand Week of the Champagne at Reims, France was the first ever air racing event held in history. It was held in the year 1909. After that many air races were held such as Schneider Trophy seaplane race, Cleveland Air races, Reno Air races etc. A long time since, the Red Bull Company created a series called Red Bull Air Race World Series in which pilots fly singly through a series of gates or pylons. It attracted many people especially in large cities where it was usually held. The Red Bull
http://aeroscope.blogspot.com/2008/05/red-bull-air-racing-world-series.html

Annie Boon makes SA aerobatics history via Technorati
Annie Boon recently made South African Aerobatics history, when she became the first woman to lead an aerobatics formation. Flying in a three ship formation of Yak-52's, she took to the skies at the Welkom Airshow two weeks ago and by all accounts, did not even realise that she was making history. South Africa has a proud history of producing world class aerobatic pilots. Amongst them is Glen Dell, who has previously won the world aerobatic championship and is currently participating in the Red
http://adventureescapades.blogspot.com/2008/05/annie-boon-makes-sa-aerobatics-history.html

From the Fans:
Jonah goes to his First Air Show, Watching Airplanes

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