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Airmen, Sailors demonstrate airpower at Bahrain International Airshow from Air Force Link Top Stories
Servicemembers from the Air Force and Navy completed their mission to highlight U.S. airpower at the inaugural Bahrain International Airshow held Jan. 21-23 here.
The three-day event included static displays of fighter jets, transport planes and light aircraft along with aerial demonstrations by a Navy tactical demonstration crew and foreign military flight teams.
Military leaders, civilian officials and thousands of Bahrainis made the journey to a brand new airfield to view the latest in aviation technology and meet with aircrews from the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
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One billion dollar Bahrain International Airshow - Al-Bawaba
"We are delighted by the results of the first Bahraini International Air Show. The show brought manufacturers and users under the same roof enabling them to ...

Goulian Aerosports Announces 2010 Schedule from Mike Goulian Airshows
After weeks of anticipation Goulian Aerosports is happy to announce their 2010 schedule. 2010 will again prove to be a busy and challenging year for the Goulian Aerosports Team. With the Red Bull Air Races spanning the globe with locations as close as New York City or as distant as Perth, Australia, Team #99 will be on the go all season long. In contrast, the Goulian Aerosports Air Show Team will again be focusing all of their attention on the home air show circuit. This year they will be taking their new ASB Extra 330 SC on a tour that focuses on the west coast. "We are very excited for the 2010 season," said Michael about his Red Bull Air Race and air show schedule, "it is going to be a busy but fun year for all of us." ...

Sebring Success: U.S. Sport Aviation Expo 2010 Video Round-Up from AVwebFlash Current Issue
The air show season opened on a high note for 2010 with a healthy turnout of both exhibitors and patrons at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Fla. The four-day show wrapped up Sunday and AVweb's Paul Bertorelli and Jeb Burnside were there to capture the highlights on video. The first five videos are now ready for viewing and there will be more in coming days as we continue to review what has become an integral part of the air show calendar in its few years of existence.

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Warbirds Over Wanaka – 2nd to 4th April 2010
"It's probably the premier warbird air show, certainly in Australasia," asserts Peter Pring-Shambler, who has attended almost all Wanaka Easter events since the event's 1988 inception.
That description is generous because Peter's Chief Engineer at Temora Aviation Museum, where he looks after a fleet of fourteen vintage aircraft from Tiger Moth to Spitfire, Vampire, Meteor and Sabre, as well as two bombers – a Lockheed Hudson and a Canberra. ...

Goodwood Revival REVIEW posted by Flightline UK
We have just posted the review for last year's Goodwood Revival – you can read it here. Simon Fenwick reports for Flightline UK on this stunning event that encompasses aviation and motorsport in a totally unique atmosphere.

Organizers gear up for 2010 Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show from General Aviation News
What began as a small collection of booths hosted during a day of safety seminars has grown into the 27th Annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show, 2009WAAlogoslated for Feb. 21-22 in Puyallup, Wash. Each February more than 10,000 aviation enthusiasts and their families flock through the Blue Gate at the Western Washington Fairgrounds for the show, which has expanded again for 2010, according to organizers. ...

National Warbird Operator Conference
San Diego Marriott La Jolla, Feb 18-21, 2010
Founded in 1993, the annual NWOC event brings together warbird owners, operators, and museum directors to address particular events facing warbird owners and to discuss common goals related to the ever-changing economics, operations and regulations pertaining to flying ex-military aircraft.
NWOC focuses on the exchange of ideas and information concerning the safe operation and restoration of warbird aircraft. This unique educational conference offers programs to enhance pilot skill and knowledge, expand aircraft maintenance technician and restorer knowledge, develop awareness of medical and insurance facts, and address aircraft-specific topics to ensure continued flight for these unique historic aircraft. As one participant remarked, "…we are not owners of these treasures, but rather caretakers who ensure that future generations can better understand history." That statement emphasizes the importance of the educational goals of NWOC.

Warbird Radio Presents – The Hughes/Stineman Story from WarbirdRadio.com
WARBIRD RADIO PRESENTS – Two members of the 116th Air Control Wing recently received the Bronze Star while serving in Iraq.  Last week both men sat down with Warbird Radio and shared their story.  For show times please consult the schedule listed under the INFO tab at the top of the page (or use the [...]

Aerobatics: Mancuso/Chapman, Sun 'n Fun '07 by How to read minds
Glenn Pew takes you inside the mind of an airshow performer and rides along through tight formation and opposing flight maneuvers. A must see for pilots.

Flypast: The day the DC6 stole the show - The Surrey Herald
FOR many of those lucky enough to have been at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008, the most awe-inspiring moment was not watching the latest bit of wizardry ...

Eisenhower Air Force One to become star of Houma museum - DailyComet.com
A winged piece of presidential history could soon heighten the offerings of a Houma museum.
A sleek, twin-engine plane used to transport former President Dwight D. Eisenhower on shorter journeys, such as trips to Camp David, is expected to join other military artifacts at the Regional Military Museum this summer.
The U.S. Air Force U-4B, the military version of an Aero Commander 680, features the presidential seal and used the designation "Air Force One" when President Eisenhower was aboard.
The aircraft represents the museum's most exciting acquisition so far, according to C.J. Christ, the museum's president. ...

GV man's aunt helped open skies to women - Green Valley News & Sun - News
The Tucson chapter of the all-female pilot's organization "Ninety-Nines" got a little better understanding of an Amelia Earhart-era pilot who was one of aviation's daring-do trendsetters.
Joe Whitelaw of Green Valley spoke to Ninety Nines that included a student pilot, a helicopter and gyro-plane pilot, a flight instructor, a few who have decades of flying experience and several who own their own planes.
Whitelaw is proud of his late aunt Mary Margaret "Peggy" Gauslin, who was born in 1905, got her pilot's license in 1930, and was one of the first 200 members of the Ninety Nines.
"Peggy got her pilot's license on Feb. 21, 1930, and was very active in the Ninety Nines from 1930 to 1937. Why she quit I'm not sure but that was the year we lost Amelia Earhart," Whitelaw told the group.
"It was the time of the Depression, money was tight and Peggy took a job with the Los Angeles Times as a copy editor.
"She would tell us how members of the group helped each other during the Depression. If a member needed help they were there to do what they could."
Whitelaw said his aunt, who was the youngest in a family of eight children, was like Earhart.  ...

Was your grandma a Spitfire pilot? Maidenhead Museum launches search for ATA veterans By Culture24 Staff
Maidenhead Heritage Centre & Museum is uncovering the fascinating story of the many female pilots who ferried aircraft to the RAF in World War Two with a new Research Centre & Exhibition dedicated to the work of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). Due to open this summer the Museum is now looking for information on pilots and others who worked for the ATA at airfields across the UK during World War II. ...

1974 memories by David Cenciotti
Recently, Jean-Luc Beghin, a Belgian Aviation Illustrator (I suggest you to visit his site: http://www.jeanlucbeghin.com/), sent me the following pictures explaining that he was looking for the names of some pilots of the 22° Gruppo of the 51° Stormo of the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force, ItAF) who he had the opportunity to meet and invite for dinner at his house, in 1974, while they were deployed to Beauvechain, Belgium, for a Squadron Exchange. While I was unable to recognize them I thought that the pictures below could be of some interest for the F-104 and flight gears enthusiasts as they provide some details on the flight suits, patch and hats worn by the Italian pilots in the mid 70's. ...

Challenge ends mechanic's long career at Hill AFB - Salt Lake Tribune
For Rick Hurtado, it was one final challenge.
After 44 years in the Air Force, Hurtado was ready to retire. But first, the master mechanic's supervisors asked him to look at a F-16 fighter jet that was alerting its pilots to a dangerous malfunction.
The problem was first noticed in 2006 in the skies over Europe, where aircraft 90-0419 was a part of the 23rd Fighter Squadron -- the Fighting Hawks of Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany.
"Warning. Warning. Warning," the jet's computer-simulated voice -- known not so affectionately as "Bitching Betty" -- alerted her pilot.
A code in the aircraft's display panel indicated that the jet was having ...

Teachers discover joy of flying - The Herald
Maura and Derrick "Rick" Neill never had a chance to be at the controls of an airplane. 
But the just-retired science teachers at Joyce Middle School in Sierra Vista on Jan. 17 participated in Civil Air Patrol Teacher Orientation Program flights in a CAP Cessna 182. 
The Air Force auxiliary provides these flights to teachers who become Aerospace Education Members.  Maura Neill received her membership as the Teacher of the Year for the Cochise Chapter of the Air Force Association (AFA), and Rick won his in a drawing at an AFA-sponsored teacher workshop last October.
When asked what she thought of the flight, ...

Embry-Riddle student awarded Aircraft Trading Foundation scholarship from General Aviation News
Kavita Patel, a graduate student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has been awarded the International George Batchelor Scholarship for $10,000 by the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation. The scholarship benefits students ...

Going solo: Pinckney teen flying before earning driver's license - Livingston Daily
He can't legally drive a car yet, but 16-year-old Pinckney resident Chris Gannon can fly an airplane solo. ...

Vitnage Mooney Group (VMG) Northeast Chapter formed from Pilots of America Message Board
The Vintage Mooney Group (VMG) is pleased to announce the formation of it's first new chapter, the VMG Northeast Chapter.
As you know, the VMG was formed in 2003 by Richard Todd and others to establish a Group of Mooneys that would fly to fun fly-ins around the southwest. Over time, that geography expanded to include the western USA.
Well, Jeff Miller of Maine and Tom Myers of Massachusetts said enough is enough. We should have fun flyins in the northeast. And the formation happened at the speed of a Mooney.
If you are interested in joining the VMG Northeast, simply go to http://www.vintagemooneygroup.com and click on VMG Northeast. It's FREE to join and it'll give you yet another reason to fly your Mooney to a cool destination in the Northeast or the West and make new friends, meet old friends, swap Mooney tales, Mooney maintenance, and Mooney Mods.  Thanks to Jeff & Tom for founding this chapter!  Phil Corman  Chief Mooniac, VMG

Parachutists aim for a world first in Al Ain - National
Last year's spectator favourite, the Saudi Hawks, are back and scheduled to perform a new, tight-formation routine. Their BAE Hawker 65 trainer jets will ...

Service with some altitude: Civil Air Patrol looks to expand in Jamestown, ND - Jamestown Sun
When emergencies strike, some take to shelter, some take to rescue vehicles while still others take to the air. In addition to assisting with emergencies like downed planes and missing people, the Civil Air Patrol in Jamestown trains for search and rescue missions as well as routine missions and civic events. The Jamestown squadron was chartered in 2008 after it was re-established in 2006. But with 17 members, the group seeks to expand.

Ten People to Watch in 2010 - GTR Newspapers
Jim Bridenstine is the executive director at Tulsa Air and Space Museum. ... Bridenstine has spearheaded an effort to acquire a retiring NASA space shuttle for TASM. A decision is expected soon.
He has also secured the first ever rocket race, an historic event that will be held at TASM later this spring.
Bridenstine is actively enriching Tulsa's famed presence in the aerospace industry while pouring his heart into educating our youth.

NASA to fly high school experiments - UPI.com
"To participate, student teams in grades nine through 12 must submit a research or flight demonstration proposal to NASA's Glenn Research Center in ...

Uncontrolled Airspace #169 "Your Body is the Stick"
Extreme Ultralight flying... Making NORDO a crime... and how GA saves lives. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #169 "Your Body is the Stick"

Terrafugia: new flying car design to be unveiled in March from Flightglobal Events
Terrafugia will in March unveil a new design for its roadable aircraft Transition. The vehicle will be...

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