Friday, September 18, 2009

Indy Transponder 18-SEP-09 1030z

Air races take off in Reno from AOPA News
The 46th National Championship Air Races began Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Reno/Stead Airport, north of Reno, Nev., and continue through Sunday, Sept. 20.

Reno Air Racing Association - National Championship Air Races and Air Show - Official Website

Former space shuttle pilot sets Reno Air Races speed record from Latest news updates from RGJ.com
Curt Brown flew six missions into space during his days in NASA's shuttle program but said the Reno National Championship Air Races are more fun.

AirRacerMovie: Nemesis wins first heat at 393+ mph! from Chasing the Dream

tribute to the pilots who lost their lives flying at the air races. on Twitpic



Up in the air: National Guard pilot takes reporter for a ride - Belleville News Democrat
John Klatt. The Air National Guard pilot is performing at 15 air shows this year, including this weekend's Airpower Over the Midwest Airshow at Scott Air ...

Jai Cunningham Soars With The Thunderbirds - KHON2
First things first, want to fly with the Thunderbirds you have to dress like a fighter pilot. "Congratulations today, you're a part of us today. ...

Airshow Welcomes Authentic WWII Aircraft - UC Daily News Cookeville, Tennessee
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airshow will run from 1pm until 4pm Saturday with the gates opening at 9am allowing everyone the opportunity to walk...
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing "2009 Great Warbird Tour" marks the second stop in the VolunteerState this month as the group tours municipal airports in Georgia and Tennessee....

2009 Waukegan Airshow - Official website

Reminder to Drivers During Thunderbirds Exhibition - KGMB9
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) reminds Oahu motorists not to use state highway emergency shoulder lanes to view the USAF Thunderbirds flight ...

Erie 26th Annual Fly-in for Challenger Aircraft - Quad-Cities Online
Up coming event for the Challenger Aircraft Company is the 26th anniversary . The event is held at the Erie flying club, Erie ILL. and the dates are Sept ...

Wings of freedom - Minot Daily News
26-27, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and other well-known aviation acts will perform at Sidney, Mont., in the Wings of Freedom II air show. ...

Tri-State Airport weighs possible 2010 air show - Huntington Herald Dispatch
Airport Director Jerry Brienza said the airport has contacted military organizations for their support and got a positive response from the "Blue Angels" ...

Louisa Airshow: Thanks to supporters and FLS - Fredericksburg.com
The airshow was a tremendous success, with record-breaking attendance (estimates varying between 10000 and 12000). Spectators came from all over Virginia. ...

French patrol performs aerobatic demo on Argentine day - The News International
The show started at 12.45pm and was performed by the French Patrol (La Patrouille de France), drawing in the skies both French and Argentine flags. ...

Lessons will be learned from airshow gridlock - Fife Today
RAF bosses have vowed to learn lessons from the traffic problems at last weekend's Leuchars Airshow and have confirmed they are already ...

Joe Kittinger: 25 years ago, Central Florida aviator wowed world again - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando's aviation legend crash-landed his helium balloon in an Italian forest a quarter-century ago today and broke ...

Hangar Events from CAF Minnesota Wing Blog
The hangar is a huge resource for us. With hangar rentals, we can make a good amount of money in a short period of time. The work is fairly minor, and the payout can be terrific! Not only does this bring in revenue, but people who come to the events are often unaware of our existance. It brings in visitors who may want to join or donate. Thanks to the volunteers who help at these events. It usually means a late night, but we always have a blast!...

Aircraft Ops from CAF Minnesota Wing Blog
The Harvard spent some time in the air the last too weeks. Between training, appearances at airshows and flyovers, it has been spending a significant amount of time in the air. Along with that, the B-25 spent some time at Osceola, and then made its way to Brainerd for some history flights. It was a very successful day for the aircraft. Meanwhile, the BT-13 and the PT-22 got a little maintenance time....

Hundreds honour brave war pilot - Hawke's Bay Today
A World War II Harvard from the Warbirds Association performed a fitting send-off for the former fighter pilot. ...

POW/MIA remembered at Museum of Aviation ceremony - Macon Telegraph
... Air Force Base hosted an emotional tribute Thursday to America's prisoners of war and service members missing in action at the Museum of Aviation. ...

On This Day in Aviation History: September 18th from NYCAviation.com

On the way from AF.mil Photos
Up, up and away! from AF.mil Photos
F-22 Raptor Airshow Demo / California Capital Airshow 2009 from Keith Breazeal Video Productions

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