New FAI Secretary General Appointed - FAI Aerobatics Commission
... On learning of the appointment, Stéphane Desprez said: "I am very pleased to be taking over this key post in an International Federation that has such exciting potential, as well as a glorious history. I hope to bring to air sports the many lessons I learned in running one of the world's major sporting events. I really believe we are set for take-off !"
Pierre Portmann, FAI President, commented: "We have come far in recent years, and with the appointment of Stéphane Desprez, FAI is now poised to make another major step forward in bringing air sports to the public eye." ...
Bush helps dedicate new Pacific War museum gallery - Houston Chronicle
Other items include fighter planes, a dive bomber, an American B-25 bomber and tanks. Visitors can see exhibits about the Pearl Harbor attack and historic ...
[Note: Proving that our Veterans are NOT forgotten, the amount of press covering ceremonies and the veterans that served during this time was overwhelming. I had hoped to do another page with news for this coverage, but I'm afraid I'm a bit overwhelmed. I was able to tag them all though and they are compiled here. I had hoped to have them all posted before Dec 7 was over. My apologies. MS]
Historian finds Red Baron's death certificate from Stars and Stripes
A Polish historian says he made a surprising find when poring through World War I archives — the death certificate of Manfred von Richthofen, the German fighter ace known as the "Red Baron."
Imperial War Museum Duxford wins prestigious national award by Flightline UK
Imperial War Museum Duxford is delighted to announce that it is the proud recipient of the Digital Access Onsite Award in the Jodi Awards 2009.
The annual Jodi Awards are given by the Jodi Mattes Trust for accessible digital culture. Imperial War Museum Duxford shares this valuable award with Antenna Audio. It recognises and celebrates the innovative audio guide that is offered to blind and partially sighted visitors within AirSpace, ImperialWar Museum Duxford's stunning exhibition gallery which tells the story of British and Commonwealth aviation.
The potential for an audio guide to form part of the interpretative process for blind and partially sighted visitors was identified at the concept design stage for AirSpace. The exhibition itself contains many opportunities for tactile and sensory engagement, which the audio guide enhances and complements. The guide has been ...
Counterpunch - Air & Space Magazine
Flying Wild Weasel missions involved a variety of airframes but just one philosophy: Do unto SAMS before they do unto you.
WW II bomber still carries a big payload - Savannah Morning News
Volunteer Jerry mclaughlin looks inside the green painted interior of the B-17 Bomber that is being restored at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum. ...
Ex-WWII pilot still flying high courtesy of Ypsilanti's Yankee Air Museum - AnnArbor.com
Recently, he flew in a C-47 again thanks to the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti Township. Allen, who enlisted after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, ...
Interesting time of year - Monroe Evening News
While Joe served with the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and Jerry piloted an Air Force "Billy Mitchell" B-25 bomber, Jim was rejected for being only 15 ...
War correspondents made their mark - My Central NJ
He flew on many missions aboard a B-17 going on bombing raids to Germany. He could see the flak outside the window of the bomber come close to his plane. ...
Colonel beats cancer and soars high from AF.mil Photos
Colonel beats cancer and soars high
Col. Michael Stapleton, the 49th Fighter Wing Operations Group commander, was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. He beat cancer and is now back flying in F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.
Earhart leaves impression with Girl Scouts - Palladium-Item
The female aviatrix was a trendsetter and an early feminist role model. The real flesh-and-blood Earhart came to Richmond on March 25, 1936, ...
Roseburg pilot has given rides to over 100 - NRToday.com
The Young Eagles program, founded in 1992, has now flown more than 1.5 million young people, most between the ages of 8 and 17.
Rudolph Joseph LeBlanc - Mansfield News Journal
Rudolph was a member of the Aviation Club of Mansfield and active with the Young Eagles. He enjoyed playing golf, reading and flying. ...
'Build-a-Pilot' scholarship winner earns private ticket from General Aviation News
On Dec. 2, Rachel Conklin earned her private pilot certificate, becoming the first pilot "built" by the "Build-a-Pilot" Scholarship Program created by EAA Chapter 1280 in Newburgh, N.Y. ...
Sixteen young cadets graduate from 2009 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme from www.transportweekly.com
The 2009 Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme came to a successful conclusion with 16 cadets honoured at a special event organised by the airline.
The programme, now in its fourth year, is a joint initiative between Dragonair and the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps. It aims to build on the enthusiasm the cadets have for flying, providing them with first-hand experience of the operation of a commercial airline in the hope of inspiring a new generation of aviators in Hong Kong.
Officiating at the graduation dinner were Director General of Civil Aviation Norman Lo, Dragonair Chief Executive Officer James Tong and Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps Commanding Officer Group Captain Jones Wong. Among those attending the dinner were the cadet graduates, Dragonair pilots who acted as their mentors throughout the ...
Tap Your Inner Aviation Geek at the Alexis Park Inn & Suites from Things with Wings by Benet Wilson
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm one of the biggest aviation geeks on earth. Don't tell Aviation Week, but they actually pay me to do my hobby. Quite the scam, huh?
So imagine the quiver in my heart when one of my aviation geek chat group members passed along the link to the Alexis Park Inn & Suites in Iowa City, right next to the airport. The hotel, open since 2002, offers aviation-themed rooms, including the Wright Brother's Suite, Memphis Belle Suite, the Piper Cub Suite, the Lindberg Suite and the Apollo Suite. You can see the pictures, here.
Owner Jay Honeck, an aviation enthusiast and pilot, ...
Helping youngsters track Santa from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind.
Grissom ARB and the North American Aerospace Defense Command are making it easy for youngsters to get into the holiday spirit thanks to a special "Tracks Santa" Internet Web Site.
The "NORAD Tracks Santa" web site allows youngsters to count down the days until Christmas, play interactive games relating to the holidays, and even track the man in red when he begins his Christmas Eve journey.
To visit the special "Tracks Santa" activities, simply visit the Grissom ARB Internet web site main page and then locate the "NORAD Tracks Santa" link located on the bottom right of the page. The site is active and ready for visitors!
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Tying the Record from Neptunus Lex [Mig-15]
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