Monday, August 31, 2009

Windsor International Air Show Aug 28, 29 & 30


Location: Windsor Airport, Ontario
Admission: FREE for Veterans, $20 for adults, $12 for youth 6-18
Parking: $5 to $20 for the day depending on location.
Value: Very good

There were lots of thundering noise, and lighting quick action in the sky above Windsor over the weekend of August 29-30 courtesy of the Windsor International Air Show. It was a blast to see Capt. Tim ‘Donor’ Woods in the CF-18 rocketing into the sky. The crowd watched the combined precision flying of Capt. Woods as he took the CF18, rolling only a few hundred feet above the tarmac, accompanied by the Hawk One F-86 Sabre and the CT-144 Centennial Tutor in formation. The spectacular flight, celebrating The 100 Years of Flight in Canada. The Canadian Forces had a great presence over the sky at the Windsor air show with the Skyhawks Parachute Team and with the famous Snowbirds.

The Windsor air show has been dormant for several years, and has been started up once again in 2009. The Windsor International Air Show is not to be confused with the Red Bull air races, held too, at Windsor annually. However, Michael Goulian, one of the performing pilots from the Red Bull series of events, who just come back from winning the Red Bull air race at Budapest, did participate in the air show.

The Windsor International air show was a great place to spend some time, to see, and learn about different aircrafts, and it was also a place to honour Canada’s War Veterans.
The directing team of the air show, and their volunteers has to be congratulated for organizing a very good air show, giving their welcome and hospitality to the Kids Kick Cancer on Friday, and recognizing the Veterans throughout the weekend! There were a good selection of static aircraft from the US, representing the USAF and Navy. Such as a rather unique ex Hurricane hunter C-130 Hercules, a KC-135R Tanker, a rarely seen C-2 Greyhound, and (4) four F-15C Strike Eagles, (too bad they did not perform!!). There were the usual no-shows due to maintenance issues or other related difficulties, but even without them, there were about 40-45 aircraft on the tarmac, including the WWII B-25 Mitchell, and a P-51D Mustang. In addition to the static aircraft, one could look at some antique cars, and some WWII vintage armor displayed near the Veterans area. There was also a WWII Avro Lancaster bomber, undergoing restoration on display by the hangar of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association, along with the de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito, wooden superstructure. For real historical aircraft buffs, these were planes to see.

The weather, unfortunately, was not cooperating much during the event. On Friday it rained heavily, and the Snowbirds had to cancel their practice due to this. Saturday started off with dark overcast clouds early in the morning, but cleared rather quickly, giving plenty of sunshine. The clouds returned however, and they provided a dramatic and very photogenic background to photograph the aircraft performing in the show. Sunday, it was very dark, chilly and very windy in the morning. Toward noon it started to clear, and the remaining clouds were not as dark, but it was still unseasonably cold, and windy. To photograph the aircraft with a larger lens was a challenge due to the wind shear on the lens. The layout of the show was well laid out, with plenty of flight line view available for the attendees and aspiring photographers. There were adequate food concessions (some from catering trucks) and the sanitation facilities were well spread out.

The performances ranged from very good to excellent. On Sunday the Snowbirds had to switch #3 to #10 just as they were about to take off, which delayed their performance, and cancelled their fly-by with the Hawk One. Despite the delay, their performance dazzled the crowds.

I would like to thank the following people who made me feel welcome and their hospitality was much appreciated: Keith Baxter – Director of Operation, Theresa Baxter – “Chief of Everything,” Bill Reilly – Media Operations, Brad Saunders – Ground Boss, Mike Beale of the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association, Lt. Errol McKenzie, Airport Security and his team. In addition, I wish to thank Capt. Tim Woods and his CF-18 Demo crew, and Capt. Cregg Wiebe, Snowbirds pilot who flew the Golden Centennaires Centennial CT-144 Tutor for their gracious cooperation.


The list of some of some of the performers and static warbirds at the show:

-Snowbirds
-Skyhawks Parachute Team Jump of the Canadian Army
-Golden Centennaires Centennial CT-144 Tutor
-F-86 Hawk One Sabre
-B-25 Mitchell bomber
-P-51D Mustang
-(4) US Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle
-US Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker
-US Air Force Hercules C-130H Hurricane Hunter
-US Navy C-2 Greyhound
-MH-53E Sea Dragon from the US the Airbome Countermeasures Weapons Systems Training School

Over all, the Windsor International Air Show was a very good show. While it was not the biggest air show this year in Canada, it was so far, one of the best, earning them a well deserved 8.75 out 10!


USAF Museum News and Notes SEP-2009

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News & Notes

September 2009

 

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Two flying events set for this month 

RC Air Show and Dawn Patrol Rendezvous to take place on museum's back field

World War I Dawn Patrol RendezvousTwo exciting outdoor aerial events are set to take place this month at the museum. The Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show will happen Sept. 4-6 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. From Sept. 25-27, the World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous comes to the back field, bringing early air power to life. Click here for detailed information.

 

 

Celebrate 'fall' by learning about gravity 

Try on a parachute or sit in a B-2 ejection seat

Family Day - ParachutesCelebrate fall while learning about gravity during this month's Family Day on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will have variety of aerospace stations to choose from that demonstrate the force of gravity. One station will explain how parachutes work and will allow participants to try on a real parachute and to sit in an actual B-2 ejection seat. Other activities include storytime and an opportunity to make a paper parachute. Visit the Family Day page for more information.

 

 

Band of Flight celebrates America during September concert 

Music celebrates the spirit of our great nation

U.S. Air Force Band of FlightThe U.S. Air Force Band of Flight's largest performing ensemble will present an exciting evening of music. The program includes Joseph Wilcox Jenkin's popular "American Overture for Band," an original composition by the band's staff arranger, Staff Sgt. Scott Wise, based upon the tune "This Land Is Your Land," as well as "Battle Hymn of the Republic," sung by Staff Sgt. Terra Mason. The free concert takes place Sept. 12 at 7:30. Click here for more information.  

 

 

Author presents 'Hell Hawks!' 

Book is about true story of aerial band of brothers flying the deadly P-47 Thunderbolt 

Hell Hawks! book coverDr. Thomas D. Jones, a veteran NASA astronaut, scientist, speaker, author and consultant, will speak about a book he co-authored with Robert F. Dorr called "Hell Hawks!: The War No One Told You About and the Heroes Who Helped America Win It" on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information about the book and the authors.

 

 

Home School Day set for Sept. 28 

Variety of educational experiences for all grade levels

Education DemonstrationRegistration for this fall's Home School Day will open on Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. Those interested in participating can learn more by visiting the Home School Day page here. Activities and classes are available for all grade levels from preschool through high school. Space is limited, so register early! 

 

 

Featured exhibit of the month

The Tragic Story of The Flying Dutchman

The Flying Dutchman doorOn Nov. 10, 1942, the C-47 nicknamed The Flying Dutchman (S/N 41-18564) hit a strong down-draft over the Owen Stanley Range while carrying U.S. Army troops from Port Moresby to Pongani, New Guinea. It crashed into the side of Mount Obree, killing seven of the 23 onboard and destroying most of the food it carried. Of the 16 survivors, eight received serious injuries and burns. Twenty-five years later, the crash site was rediscovered and on a door was scribbled the daily experiences of those survivors who were never rescued. Click here to learn more about this new exhibit in the Air Power Gallery.  

 

This month in USAF history 

Sept. 18, 1947

Stuart SymingtonWhile aboard the presidential C-54 aircraft, Sacred Cow, in July 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, officially establishing the United States Air Force as a separate service under the National Military Establishment (renamed in 1949 the Department of Defense). On Sept. 18, 1947, Stuart Symington was sworn in as the first Secretary of the Air Force by Chief Justice Fred Vinson, establishing the United States Air Force as truly an independent arm of the U.S. military. For further information, visit the USAF Established page.

In this issue

Outdoor Aerial Events

Family Day

Band Concert

Lecture

Home School Day

Featured Exhibit

USAF History

On the Radar

IMAX® Schedule

 

 

On the radar

Sept. 4-6 · Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show  

 

Sept. 7 ·  Labor Day, MUSEUM OPEN

 

Sept. 12 · Band of Flight Concert
 

Sept. 14 · Berlin Airlift Special Exhibit Opens

 

Sept. 19 · Family Day

 

Sept. 23 · Wings & Things Guest Lecture

 

Sept. 25-27 · WWI Dawn Patrol Rendezvous

See more events

 

 

IMAX® schedule

Fall schedule begins Sept. 7

 

Space Station · 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily

 

Fighter Pilot · 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily

 

The Magic of Flight · 1 p.m. daily, 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 

 

10 a.m. shows can be arranged for groups of 50 or more.


For ticket prices and to confirm show times, visit
www.afmuseum.com.

 

Indy Transponder 31-AUG-09 1030z

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Pilot Recovering After Tiger Moth Crash from AVWeb Podcast - Podcast
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Video: In-Cockpit Video of Old Rhinebeck Mishap from AVwebFlash Current Issue
There's been nothing written (that we can find, anyway) about an accident involving the New Standard biplane used for giving rides at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, but this video, posted on YouTube about 10 days ago, tells quite a tale. According to the reader who sent us the YouTube link, the accident reportedly happened July 26 and, from the video, appears to be an off-runway excursion into a nasty ravine filled with big rocks. As might be expected, the off-roading takes a toll on the wood and fabric but doesn't seem to have banged up the pilot and his passengers, one of whom kept the camera rolling through the whole accident and aftermath. There is no NTSB report on the mishap, and FAA incident reports are only available for the last 10 business days. The museum's web site says only that biplane rides are suspended until Labor Day weekend, but it's not clear whether the crash airplane will be fixed or a replacement found for rides.

Two Purdue graduates recount their latest voyage to space - Journal and Courier
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Astronaut's Memories Live on in Art - CBS News
A lunar landscape painting by former Apollo astronaut Alan Bean, the fourth man to set foot on the moon. Bean has made 162 such paintings in 28 ...

Mechanic recalls favorite airplane - Billings Gazette
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B-17 Flying Fortress takes off in Johns Is. - Charleston Post Courier
The 390th Bomb Group suffered the second largest mission loss during the war in Dusseldorf, Germany, when anti-aircraft gunfire hit a B-17's bomb bay...

WASP interviewed today in San Diego Union-Tribune from You Fly, Girl by Cathy Gale
The San Diego Union-Tribune has published a cover story today featuring interviews with two WASP of World War II Joyce: Sherwood Secciani and Vivian Eddy, (as well as Amy Goodpaster Strebe, the author of Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II…

This Week In Military/Aviation History 31 August - 6 September from Warbirds Online by Tom Kwiatkowski Sr.
Hello Folks, sorry about being MIA for the last few weeks. I had an emergency gall bladder removal, but I’m feeling much better now, thanks for asking. Let’s get down to some serious history, shall we?

Flying the Cessna Citation Mustang from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)
This time on the show, we’re going to talk about flying a jet. But first, we’ll take a quick detour to talk about how we’re going to talk about flying a jet.

Planes vs cars at the airport on the Rock of Gibraltar from You Fly, Girl by Cathy Gale
The only airport, I think, where drivers would't be trying to "beat a train," but rather a plane. Click on each photo for larger size.

Oldies and Oddities: Where Do Ailerons Come From? from Air & Space Magazine

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Indy Transponder 30-AUG-09 2300z

Shocking moment jet crashes at air show, killing both pilots - Daily Mail
... The jet was performing maneuvers at the festival in Radom, 65 miles south of Warsaw, when it went down this afternoon.
The two Belarusian pilots on board were killed, said the air show's organisers said in a statement. Luckily the Su-27 was not near the tarmac or crowds attending the air show when it crashed. ...
VIDEO: Su-27 crashes at Radom Air Show - Flightglobal
More Coverage can be found here

Air Shows On Track To Break All-Time Attendance Record - Aero-News Net
Numbers Are "Way, Way Up" Even During Time Of Recession
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The Patrouille de France stormed the skies of Quebec - Quebec Hebdo
The unexpected visit of the Patrouille de France has materialized this afternoon in Quebec City, with an air show colorful above the St. Lawrence at the Chateau Frontenac.
Despite gray skies and threatening the population was large to move to the downtown, including the Old Port, the Dufferin Terrace and the heights of the capital. Although difficult and complicated by many traffic jams, moving in Valle sentence, judging by the ho! et le ha! and ha! entendus à répétition. heard repeatedly. ...

Blue, white and red on a gray background - Le Jounal de Quebec
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Air Show Fest returns from Brno to Hradec Kralove - translator
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Air show in Hillsboro wows the crowds in air and on ground - OregonLive.com
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Air show takes wing - Omaha World-Herald
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Bombs and blasts: Air dives, war planes wow air show crowd - Enterprise-Record
A ground bomb explodes as the B-17 "Sentimental Journey" flies over during a World War II re-enactment at the Chico Air ...

Wings over Mid-Missouri - Columbia Daily Tribune
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No thunder at air show, but still plenty of fun - Lompoc Record
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Aviation fair flies into city Sept. 12 - Stow Sentry
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Superjumbo to appear at airshow - The Press Association
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Red Bull Air Race gives a nod to its Edwardian heritage - Aviation.ca (press release)
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Female Pilots Honored for WWII Service from Military Top Stories Center
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WWII female pilots getting long-overdue recognition - San Diego Union Tribune
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WWII fighter pilot recalls experiences - Defiance Crescent News
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Dick will have a shot at anything - Melbourne Herald Sun
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Book Looks at Branson, Warts and All - Parabolic Arc
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VNY- Van Nuys from FenceCheck Forums
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Lake in the Sky Airshow 2009 - South Lake Tahoe - 08/29/09 from FenceCheck Forums


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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Indy Transponder 30-AUG-09 0330z


Air Force Thunderbirds to return to Homestead Air Reserve base - MiamiHerald.com
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Free air show draws thousands - Kansas.com
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11th annual Big Bird Air Show was a flying success - News 8 Austin
More than 50 pilots participated in the flying demonstrations for the Big Bird Air Show. Members said they were glad so many came out for this year's show. ...

Air Show in the sky of Quebec - The Sun
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'Into the wild blue yonder' - Albany Democrat-Herald
The Northwest Art & Air Festival is in its 10th official year, though balloons have been launching in Albany — now from Timber-Linn Memorial Park — for several years longer.
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Winging it with the Vulcan... mos competition winners fly next to ... - Daily Mail
The readers, who had won a competition in the paper to make the flight at Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton, were taken up in four aerobatic aircraft. ...

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P-38 Lightning Newsletter -- Monthly News About Our Favorite WWII Airplane via p38assn.org
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Photo gallery: South Dakota veterans visit WWII Memorial via Stars and Stripes
"I was a farm boy and I got to join the Navy. It was awesome," said Wayne Johnsen, one of 113 World War II veterans from South Dakota who visited the memorials this weekend through the Honor Flight Network.

The Father of Chinese Aviation via Air & Space Magazine

Flock of Ospreys via THE FLYING PENGUIN
I think it'd be pretty hard to find a modern military aircraft that's stirred up more controversy than the V-22 Osprey. Sure, the F-22 is expensive and much of its role arguably obsolete, but it's still the best damn air superiority fighter in the world.
The Osprey, on the other hand, ...

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Uncontrolled Airspace #151 "Midnight in the Morning"
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Meeting Announcement - September 8, 2009 via INDYAEROCLUB.ORG

Windsor Air Show 9.29.2009 - Twitter Search by seanmhair
Lake in the Sky Airshow 2009 - South Lake Tahoe via Fence Check Forums
Odd Couples via Fence Check Forums
Sukhoi via Fence Check Forums
Windsor International Air Show 2009 - Windsor - 08/28/09 via Fence Check Forums [Canadian Hornet demo]
Rockford Airfest 2009 - Rockford - 08/21/09 via Fence Check Forums
Shoreham Airshow 2009 - Shoreham-by-Sea - 08/22/09 via Fence Check Forums
Offutt air show on Twitpic via twitpic.com
US Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team via Military Pictures

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Indy Transponder 29-AUG-09 2000z


2009 Offutt Air Force Base Air Show - Bellevue Nebraska
The 2009 Offutt Air Show will be held in Bellevue, Nebraska on August 29-30, featuring the Blue Angels.

Air show takes wing - Omaha World-Herald
An F-16 from Viper West shows off its muscle at the Offutt AFB Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show on Saturday. ...

#EAA condolences to the Rutan family on passing of patriarch George "Pop" Rutan, father of Burt and Dick & well-known in aviation circles. by EAAupdate (Dick Knapinski)

Red Arrows for Penistone Show! - Huddersfield Examiner
After the disappointment of two-years-ago show organisers have lined up the Red Arrows to light up the skies for the show's final year before work on a new ...

Red Arrows to be star attraction at Hoylake and West Kirby ... - Liverpool Echo
A SPECIAL appearance by the Red Arrows is expected to pull tens of thousands of people to a free event this weekend. The legendary aerobatic display team ...



*Reno Air Races* v Red Bull *Air Races* v NASCAR - TopFlight.TV
TopFlightTV wrote: The Reno Air Races is the World's Fastest Motorsport - neither Red Bull Air Races nor NASCAR can hold a candle to the sheer power & speed! Reno Air Races is the 2nd half of Aviation Dream Week 2009 by
http://www/. ...
Red Bull Air Races on DVD via Amazon
Little Gransden Charity Air & Car Show 2009
£10,125 raised for Children in Need in 2008 -
details here!

Air Show 2009 Live
Launched the largest air shows in the country. Throughout the two-day event, viewers will see over 160 aircraft (planes of various types and generations, balloons, gliders), and 60 of them will show off the air

a review of eastbourne airshow 2009 via OneRiot.com
A review of Eastbourne Airshow 2009 A brief review of Eastbourne Airshow 2009, with links to video and more. ...

Kindley's Blog: *Airshow* by Mama K
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Where is David? Red Bull Air Race World Championships and airplane ... - Examiner.com
Flying tales have amazed and delighted readers since Icarus took Flight, including the online story of Canada's youngest bush pilot, Guy Cannon.
"In the beginning at the tender age of 14, Guy, who was barely able to see over an instrument panel let alone reach the pedals of a plane, ...

Flying high for more than 50 years - Valencia County News Bulletin
He is one of several local pilots who participate in the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles Program. The program, which has chapters in all 50 ...

Mahaffey youth fascinated with flying - Clearfield Progress
She read in an issue of the EAA newsletter that there was an opportunity for people to buy a ride on a B-17. Ryan got his interest in the wars because ...

Discovery blasts off, finally flying on try 3 via Air Force Times
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blazed into orbit Saturday on a spectacular midnight flight to the international space station, hauling up a treadmill named after a TV funnyman and thousands of pounds of more solemn supplies.Discovery lit up the sky for miles around as it thundered away on NASA's third launch attempt. Lightning flashed far in the distance, and the ascending shuttle resembled a bright star until it blinked out of sight five minutes after liftoff. ...

KC Aviation Expo 2009 - Kansas City - 08/22/09 via Fence Check Forums on 8/29/09
Akron Fulton Airshow 2008 Vintage Airplanes via Technorati
Shoreham Airshow 2009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Airshow Stuff updates - by Ryan
Before I leave for Windsor in the morning, I wanted to share some recent
updates with you all.
Selfridge ANGB videos, including a couple of on-board videos with Brett
Hunter:
http://www.airshowstuff.com/selfridge_airshow_2009.htm
My Oakland County Intl Open House photos:
http://www.airshowstuff.com/version3/cpg1419/thumbnails.php?album=97
Dave's Janesville photos:
http://www.airshowstuff.com/version3/cpg1419/thumbnails.php?album=96
Enjoy!
Ryan

IAC Report: August 2009 via INDYAEROCLUB.ORG

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