Friday, June 26, 2009

Indy Transponder 25-JUN-09 2345z

The Thunderbirds, and My Little Gold Pin - KKTV 11 News
To pull 9 G's, I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to fly with the USAF Thunderbirds. For the uninitiated, the Thunderbirds are an elite group of ...

Demonstration jets double the fun at this year's Air Show - South County Independent, RI
By Doug Norris/Features Editor NORTH KINGSTOWN - It will be a weekend for Blue Angels, Snowbirds and Black Daggers when the RI National Guard's annual Open House and Air Show returns to Quonset Point this Saturday and Sunday. This year's theme is "Look ...

Snowbirds thrill thousands - Orillia Today, Canada
Thousands turned out to watch the Snowbirds perform an air show over Lake Couchiching in Orillia on Wednesday evening. Thousands of heads craned skyward as the first jet tore past the waterfront audience with a thundering flash of sound. ...

CF-18s, Snowbirds on the way - St. John's Telegram, Canada
The Canadian Air Force's CF-18 (Hornet) demonstration team will open the 2009 Air Show for the Canadian Force's Snowbirds, the St. John's International Airport Authority announced today. The event will place over two days, Aug. ...

Air show is fun and educational - Bethany Beach Wave
... but most branches of the military will be represented in equally impressive demonstrations -- the US Army Golden Knights, US Navy Seal Leap Frogs, ...

Airshow plans aim sky high - Nova News Now
The big plans are in place for the Nova Scotia International Air Show. Now it's time to get down to the details, says the show's executive ...

Harvard Aerobatic Team from Windsor International Air Show by Century of Flight
The Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team. This flying tribute to the veterans of World War II has been flying for many years with decades of experience behind them, and continue to astound crowds around North America.

Air fair's 25th year - Bromley Times, UK
AN INTERNATIONAL air fair will mark its 25th anniversary with other organisations celebrating the milestone birthday. Biggin Hill Air Fair, Harris HospisCare and Virgin Atlantic are all 25 years old this year and celebrations to mark the anniversary ...

Reims celebrates the centenary of the first international airshow - AFP
... In addition to the traditional flight demonstrations, some 100,000 visitors expected to see flutter in the sky rémois a dozen acrobatic patrols in France and abroad in a "global patrols. Sont attendues notamment la patrouille marocaine dont les avions sont reliés par des cordes, les "Red Arrows" anglais et la "Patrouille de France" qui fut créée à Reims en 1953. Are expected including the Moroccan patrol aircraft which are connected by strings, the "Red Arrows" English and the "Patrouille de France" which was created in 1953 in Reims. ...

Yorkshire Air Show Centenary Education Event Takes Off!! - Beverley Guardian, UK
The launch of the Centenary Event of Britain's First Air Show has really taken off with a staggering response from schools across the whole Yorkshire region. This unique event, celebrating the first Air Show at Doncaster Racecourse in October 1909, ...

NW Ohio Air Show plans gain momentum - Toledo Blade, OH
By DAVID PATCH For the first time in five years, there will be an air show at Toledo Express Airport this summer. The Northwest Ohio Air Show scheduled for Aug. 29-30 will be heavy on aerobatics and World War II warbirds while providing abundant ...

Airport's annual open house and air show, Elks' car show return on ... - Foster's Daily Democrat, NH
This year's show will again feature world aerobatic champion Rob Holland in his modified MX-2 airplane as the main attraction. Holland, of Nashua, New Hampshire, began flying at age 18 and has accumulated more than 8500 hours in a variety of aircraft. ...

FIGHTER COVER: SPECTACULAR COLLECTION OF WARBIRD CLASSICS HIGHLIGHT GATHERING AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2009 - Indy Transponder
... A collection of warbird fighter aircraft not seen in one place for years will highlight the huge annual reunion of warbird aircraft and associated activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 57th annual edition of EAA AirVenture, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration," will be held July 27-August 2. ...

Veterans Airlift Command on NBC Nightly News from PropBlast by mjg
If you are looking for a worthwhile organization to support, then the VAC is probably one of the best. They provide
Here are some links to the story on MSNBC's website:
* http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#31495902 (Brian Williams/Natalie Morales)
* http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#31071375 (Interview with founder)

Annual airport open house arrives - Register Your Thoughts
"If you have not seen Rob's aerobatic performance, you will not believe what he is capable of doing with an airplane," Parry said. ...

Frecce Tricolori the opening ceremony of the Games of ... - PagineAbruzzo, Italy
Jarno Trulli and ... the champion of cycling, Danilo di Luca, will carry the flag of the Games. The Frecce Tricolori aircraft flying over twice the Stadio Adriatico emphasizing the most highly institutional ceremony.

Forres marks RAF Kinloss anniversary with parade - stv.tv
Two Nimrod aircraft, nine Red Arrows and hundreds of servicemen and women took part in the celebrations. The roar of a Nimrod passed overhead as military ...

Restored B-17 will visit Lewiston July 3- 5 - Latah Eagle, ID - photo from Latah Eagle
If you have never seen a B-17 "Flying Fortress" up close and would like to see the most authentically restored B-17 in the world, the Arizona wing of the Commemorative Air Force will have their B-17, "Sentimental Journey", on display at the Nez Perce ...

Historic WACO Field abuzz with biplanes from AviationDayton
TROY, Ohio – Historic WACO Field buzzed with activity today as members of the National WACO Club flew in for lunch at the WACO Historical Society's hangar and museum. Approximately 30 of the classic aircraft were expected to make the hop from Mount Vernon, where the club is holding its 50th annual fly-in and 51st annual meeting, organizers said.

Race Birds To War Birds (By Nigel Lamb) from Red Bull Red Bull Air Race
OXFORDSHIRE, Great Britain - In between planning for the next phase of modifications on the Breitling MXS ahead of the race in Budapest, it feels good to let the mind drift occasionally onto other flying disciplines.The Biggin Hill International Air Fair this coming weekend gives a welcome

Glen Dell: A Team Coordinator's Report from Red Bull Red Bull Air Race
PRETORIA, South Africa - Windsor Ontario was definitely the most challenging track so far and the change in wind direction on Race Day surely played a significant role during the final session as it was responsible for probably the most dramatic race this season. Team 45 had very high expectations
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Chairman named for Warbirds trust - Otago Daily Times
Mr Cleverley said in a media release yesterday the 2010 airshow was shaping up well. "We are expecting record numbers with the superb line-up of aircraft ...

Website on WWII Aircraft (Performance) from Military Photos by Jelle H.
Take a look at this great website:
http://www.spitfireperformance.com/
There is a great section on the P51 Mustang:
http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.o...t-reports.html

World War II training plane coming to Niles fly-in - South Bend Tribune, IN
On Sunday, Jim Martin's Fairchild PT-19 trainer will be among the dozens of planes that will take to the skies at a fly-in breakfast at Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport in Niles. Martin, 53, bought the warbird plane — used to train pilots — from a man in ...

Weekly Update - 20June to 25June from CAF Minnesota Wing Blog
Good Day Everyone! This weeks Blog is going to be a little different. As I was not present over the weekend or the majority of the day Wednesday all of my information is second hand. A big Thank You to all who kept me in the loop! The B-25 should be on her way to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. That will be a one-day flyover scenario, and the hope is for Miss Mitchell to return Friday. The PT-22 Engine is installed, all it's peripherals are mounted and we are looking forward to an engine run soon. The P-51 still maintains its forward progress, with a goal of attending Oshkosh in a month (we need volunteers for that!). At the hangar, the forklifts were finished off... both should be in good working order... that will be confirmed Saturday. The cleaning of the hangar is really starting to make a difference... It's looking good everyone! The Dehmel is coming along, with help from numerous sources. The hanging flag has been stabilized also so it doesn't flip over on itself in the wind. Let me know if I've missed anything of importance everyone!!! Pictures to follow.
Collings Foundation Mission Briefing from collingsfoundation.org
If it didn't land in your inbox, here's the latest news from the Collings Foundation!

Spitfire flyby over Birdingbury Country Festival - Coventry Telegraph, UK
A SPITFIRE and a Hurricane will perform a majestic flypast over a Warwickshire village fete next month. The iconic Battle of Britain fighters will swoop over Birdingbury Country Festival on Sunday, July 12. Thousands of people are expected to descend ...

San Diego Air & Space Museum - Examiner.com
The Da Vinci Experience will be at the San Diego Air & Space Museum until January 3, 2010. Admission to the Da Vinci Experience exhibit costs extra - admission to both the Museum and the Da Vinci exhibit costs $24.75 for adults, $12.75 for youth.

Air Traffic Tracker Watches 16,000 Flights on a 46-Foot Screen in Real Time [Design] from Gizmodo by Dan Nosowitz
Whoa. Lufthansa German Airlines teamed up with the whiteVOID design team to create this absolutely bonkers 46-foot-wide screen that tracks over 16,000 simultaneous flights. In real time, with sound, and in 3D. We repeat, whoa.
Since our knowledge of air traffic control comes exclusively from amiable John Cusack vehicle Pushing Tin, we knew we were a little out of date on the tech involved. But this goes way beyond anything we could have expected: It's like a gorgeous, 3D version of Google Earth, only on that excessive 46-foot screen. You can zoom in and out (even as far as a view of the entire planet in the distance), pan around, and see the paths of the plane flights in several different views. Check out the video below for a better look at the system. [whiteVOID via DVICE]

T-6G Texan 1:48 Scale Die Cast - Shell T6 Die Cast - The Shell Collection Pre-Sale Event from shell.evignastores.com
USAF advanced trainer from 1947 - 1958, known as the ""Pilot Maker"". The basic T-6, in various versions, served with the U.S. Navy and Marines. This 1:48 scale replica of the AeroShell Aerobatic Team features die cast metal construction, up or down landing gear, rubber tires, 9 1/8" wingspan, student and instructor pilots, movable split flaps, open or closed 3-frame canopy, turning prop and stand. For ages 14 years and older. Actual design may vary from image. MSRP $99.50.
A portion of every sale will be donated by Shell Aviation to a fund assisting injured AeroShell Aerobatic Team Lead Alan Henley.

Five-year-old co-pilot flies to county air show - Lincolnshire Echo, UK
A grandfather and his five-year-old co-pilot will be flying in to this year's Waddington Air Show. The pair will be swooping into the grounds at RAF Waddington on Friday, July 3, the evening before the two-day event. Plucky youngster Lewis Benn has ...

Young folks can go for a free plane ride Sunday - Post-Bulletin, MN
386 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Austin Municipal Airport on Sunday. Who: Ages 8-17 will have a chance for a free plane ride, but all ages are allowed to come. "Free airplane rides are just part of the flight rally," said Mike Bibus, ...

World's Fastest R/C Plane Hits 392MPH--With No Engine - Popular Science
Did you ever once doubt that extreme radio-controlled airplane flying would exist, somewhere? Proof of just that is above, in a video showing practitioners of dynamic soaring, a technique that utilizes specialized wind phenomenon to get RC gliders looping through the air at world-record speeds nearing 400MPH. So how does it all work?

2009 NAF El Centro air show - USN Blue Angels Part 3 Final by spencerhughes25
A Closer Look: Inside the Super Constellation - video from FlightBlogger

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