Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Indy Transponder 12-MAY-09 2245z

Snowbirds over Anderson - May 13th, Anderson Regional Airport
Drive-in, Fly-in, Do's and Don'ts

Rare Vulcan set to soar at Air Tattoo from Flightline UK
One of the stars of this summer's Royal International Air Tattoo in the Cotswolds has been unveiled by organisers.
Visitors to RAF Fairford on July 18-19 will have a rare opportunity to see a display by one of the most iconic warbirds of the Cold War era.
The world's only airworthy Vulcan bomber, which was restored to flying condition last year following a massive £7 million public campaign, will join hundreds of other aircraft at the world's largest military airshow. ...

Red Arrows will dart in to give town real treat - Rye and Battle Today, UK
Visitors to Airbourne can also look forward to the welcome return of the Guinot Wingwalkers who amaze spectators with their daredevil displays, plus the Blades Aerobatic Formation Team, famous for flying at prestigious events including the Beckhams' ...

New Iberia Prepares for First Annual Airfest Air Show - KLFY, LA
It has been more than 30 years since Iberia Parish has had an air show. But, it won't be much longer before they get one. The 1st Annual Acadiana Airfest debuts this weekend at the Acadiana Regional Airport. An estimated 20000 people are expected to ...

San Diego parachute team demonstrates skills - San Diego Daily Transcript, CA
Lt. Cmdr. Robert Kaminski, assigned to the US Navy Parachute Team the Leap Frogs shows children a display M-4 assault rifle at Dr. Pepper Ball Park after the team parachuted into the park. The Leap Frogs are scheduled to visit various schools in the ...

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration including the Salute to Veterans Airshow will be here soon! by ColumbiaMOCVB

Portland Oregon airshow charging $15 to see a replica of the vietnam veterans memorial by larry

Fly-in Drive-in breakfast scheduled Saturday - Canton Daily Ledger, IL
The Fulton County Flying Club will hold its 51st Annual May Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast at the Canton Ingersoll Airport from 7 to 10:30 am Sunday, May 17. The public is invited. A number of trophies will be awarded for: best antique airplane, ...

Starthistle Fly-In - Cross Country magazine, UK
The Rogue Valley Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association invite pilots to join them at Woodrat Mountain for the 33rd Annual Starthistle Fly in this Memorial Day weekend (May 23 - 25). Events will be focussed on the wineries of the Applegate valley. ...

City set to welcome Doolittle Raiders - The State, SC
Doolittle's B-25 bomber, with Richard Cole as co-pilot, takes off from a carrier en route to Japan on April 18, 1942. "I was too busy to be nervous," said Cole of the take-off, the first ever attempted of a fully-loaded B-25 from a naval aircraft ...

Candid Goulian Interview in Red Bull Air Race Magazine from Mike Goulian Airshows by Karin
Red Bull Air Race writer, Matt Youson, gives a candid glimpse into the life of Michael Goulian in his "One-and-a-half Minutes of Torture" article that was published for the 2009 San Diego Red Bull Air Race.

Looking forward to Windsor from Mike Goulian Airshows by Karin
The #99 Team was again struggling to find the pace in San Diego. After a massive effort to remove the wing cuffs and fabricate a lighter weight cowling, our plane was much more responsive in roll which was very nice on the tight San Diego track.

First female pilot to join the Red Arrows from Flightline UK
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is proud to announce that a female pilot is one of two candidates selected to join the world-famous 'Diamond Nine' for the 2010 display season.
The successful candidates Flight Lieutenant Kirsty Moore of number X111 Squadron, RAF Marham and Flight Lieutenant Ben Plank of number 1(Fighter) Squadron, RAF Cottesmore, will fly as part of the 2010-2012 display team, enthralling millions with their exhilarating manoeuvres, demonstrating the skills and excellence of the Royal Air Force, promoting British industry and contributing to defence diplomacy. ...
The first woman in the Patrouille de France - France Info, France
Virginia Commander Guyot, 32, is the first woman to integrate the very prestigious Patrouille de France. Next year, she became the "leader", a world first this time ... strapped in the exclusive combination blue sky ...

France, for the first time a woman - Il Messaggero, Italy
... will be the first woman pilot to guide the Patrouille de France, the equivalent of our Frecce Tricolori. It's called Virginie Guyot, has 32 years and today the French press devotes much space as a world first. ...

The Liberty Belle lands in Boise (with video) - IdahoStatesman.com, ID
For more information, call (918) 340-0243 or go to http://www.libertyfoundation.org/ BY SHAWN RAECKE - sraecke@idahostatesman.com Liberty Belle, a restored World War II Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, flew over Boise on Monday afternoon loaded with three crew ...

Longtime CAF Member to Become Director of Maintenance - AMTOnline.com, MD
MIDLAND, TX – The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announces that 27-year CAF member James C. "Woody" Woodford will join its Headquarters as Director of Maintenance, reporting to Bob Stenevik, VP of Operations and Maintenance. ...

World War II pilot is grand marshal - Wilton Bulletin, CT
It was Amelia Earhart, the famous aviatrix, and her copilot/mechanic. The next day, after Phil saw Ms. Earhart fly into the airport, he decided that if she could fly, so could he. In 1939 he received his pilot's license by working after school to pay ...

Potential partner could be in line for Armstrong museum - LimaOhio.com, OH
WAPAKONETA - Members of a recently-formed committee working to save the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum say they have a potential partner to help operate the facility. The Ohio Historical Society said earlier this year because of budget cuts the ...

Aircraft competition, flights for kids planned during annual EAA ... - Rome News Tribune, ga
There is no admission fee, and the Young Eagles flights are free. The pancake breakfast if $5, and lunch is a la carte. The fly-in will be at the EAA campground at the airport. Drive-in access is off Old Dalton Road near Callier Springs Road. ...

Had to post this Atlantis STS-125 video from Dick's Rocket Dungeon
My 2 favorite parts are:
1. About 30 seconds in when the Shuttle rolls and you get a side view showing the massive SRB plumes and the clear, mach diamond laden main engine plumes. Awesome!
2. On-board video at 2:13 seconds when the SRBs separate. Very nice!

NASA TV to Provide Coverage of Next Soyuz Launch, Docking from NASA Breaking News
NASA Television will provide live coverage as the next residents of the International Space Station launch and arrive at the station to expand its crew to six people.

Episode 47 - Michael Maya Charles from Airplane Geeks Podcast
Max and Court are joined by Michael Maya Charles, author of "Artful Flying." Michael gives us his take on the week's news, as well as a great look into his book. ...

Video: Why You Shouldn't Leave Objects Close To A Jet Engine from A Welsh View by Robert Gale
The French aerobatic team 'Cartouche dore' fly in formation - Military Photos
Hannes Arch Bird Strike video! Red Bull Air Race San Diego 2009 by Lisa Kenny
Nigel Lamb Red Bull Air Race pilot teaching me about flight maps in San Diego - Charlie Webster
The Northstar Nerd at the Branson Air Show!
Branson Air Show 2009 - Branson - 05/08/09 from FenceCheck Forums
Classic Transports from FenceCheck Forums

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