Indy Transponder 24-MAR-09 1030z

European Airshow Council Convention 2009 by Flightline UK
From Thursday March 5th to Saturday March 7th the European Airshow Council organized its 14th Annual Convention in Hasselt (Belgium). With around 50 new delegates out of a total of 150 delegates from a large variety of countries the airshow industries once more showed that the EAC Convention is the first big rendezvous of the year in the European Airshow circuit.
100 YEARS OF AIRSHOWS - During this years’ EAC Convention all interested in the Airshow Industry, including Military and Civil Aviation Authorities, Performers, Organisers and Aerobatic Team representatives as well as Commentators and Journalists gathered in order to discuss standards of safety and excellence in the Airshow Industry. Participants from around the globe took advantage of the excellent networking opportunities offered by the EAC Convention. With delegates from across Europe and countries such as Argentina, Jordan and the West Coast of the USA, as well as a representative from the European Commission and the President of the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) the international scope of the EAC Convention was once more reaffirmed.

DAGORED NEWS from http://www.dagored.org/
Dream Machines, the new owners of Dago Red, have asked pilot Dan Martin and Merlin engine builder Mike Barrow to do a “nose to tail” inspection of the aircraft. With their help and the very talented crew of Dago, various components are being repaired or replaced. There are also many “secret” improvements that should help her stay in the front of the pack at the races. In addition to all of this, there will be a new paint scheme returning Dago to the more classic look of past years. The entire crew is working extremely hard on the aircraft, with the sole goal of bringing home another unlimited gold championship trophy!

Save a life, get discounted admission to the Air Zoo from airzoo.org by jmaclean
Every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion in the United States—Michigan hospital patients alone use 2,000 units a day. While 75 percent of the U.S. population will have received a blood transfusion by the age of 75, only five percent of the population donates. On Thursday, April 9 from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. area residents can help alleviate the critical blood shortage by donating at the Air Zoo. In fact, in less than an hour, each blood donor could save as many as three lives. All blood donors must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and must have a photo ID or donor card present. It is not required that blood donors pay admission to the Air Zoo to donate blood that day. As an incentive, the Air Zoo will be giving those who donate during the Air Zoo’s blood drive a coupon good for up to $10 off admission. Volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood products for hospital patients in the United States. For more information about donating blood, please visit www.redcross.org or call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE. For more information about the Air Zoo, please call 269.382.6555.

T-38 Jets To Kick Start Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 At ... – PaddockTalk
Although a local group, they have played on plenty of big stages, opening for acts like Delbert McClinton, Aaron Tippin and Montgomery Gentry. TOYOTO AUTOGRAPH-ATHON: Almost a dozen Toyota drivers competing in the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck ...

Spreading wings of freedom: Historic warbirds roost at Draughon ... - Temple Daily Telegram, TXby Dan Fearson Education Writer Dr. Matthew Furman had a once-in-a-lifetime experience Monday afternoon - and it had nothing to do with helping a patient. The King’s Daughters family physician flew in a P-51 Mustang, a fighter aircraft, ...

Aviators wanted: Pilots group seeks to replenish ranks - El Paso Times, TX
By Ramón Rentería / El Paso Times Now 88, Juan Provencio of El Paso recalled piloting a B-17 "Flying Fortress," like the one pictured, over Germany during World War II. He is a member of Maj. Gen. Franklin A. Nicholas Flight 24 Daedalians. ...

Almost 40 Years Later The BD-5 Still Looks Hot! from Airpigz Blog by Martt Clupper
I was a solid "A-" student in my school days, and I even got accepted to Purdue in engineering (but bailed at the last minute to become an airport bum instead). But I did get one "D" in my 8th grade history class. I bring this up cuz it strikes me funny that now that I'm an old crusty adult, I'm pretty much fascinated with most all things historical…

Easter Bunny arrives via helicopter By Janice Wood
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., hosts its sixth annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza Saturday, April 4. The event will include the arrival of the Easter Bunny via helicopter, an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo and children’s Easter crafts. Read More→

2009 OC Airshow from Kings Media

2009 NY Airshow at Jones Beach from Kings Media

2009 Joint Services Open House from Kings Media

Above & Beyond: My Enemy, My Friend from Air & Space Magazine

The Hoot List from Air &Space Magazine

Enthusiasm soars with rocket group - Journal and Courier, IN
Rocket enthusiasts of all ages made the trip to a field near Ash Grove to launch several rockets with members of Tripoli Indiana, a rocketry club established in January. Vic Barlow, president of Tripoli Indiana, said the group mainly launches high ...

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