Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Indy Transponder 27-JAN-10 0500z


Air show holding theme contest - Havelock News
The Cherry Point Air Show is holding a contest to name the theme for this year's event. The theme must be six words or less, and only one submission per ...

Magnificent flying machines - Gulf Weekly
... were the highlights of the inaugural Bahrain International Air Show 2010 held at the new Sakhir Airbase over the weekend, writes Anasuya Kesavan. ...

Bahrain International Airshow concludes with great success - TopNews Arab Emirates
Saturday witnessed the conclusion of the inaugural Bahrain International Airshow 2010, organized by Civil Aviation Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain. ...

Local Entertainer To Perform For Troops In South Korea - NBC4i.com
... who share a life on the road. Last July, the Blue Angels gave Michael a VIP ride in one of their aircraft during an airshow in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

As if sky-diving wasn't risky enough - National
The Goodyear Eagles team will perform every day of the air show, which runs through Saturday. The team performed previously in Al Ain in 2008. ...

AirVenture Cup 2010 Teaser - YouTube
Although I personally shot this video footage at the 2007 race I thought I'd use it to get you air race pilots excited about the upcoming flying season. This is a VERY watered down version as far as quality goes, the original was shot in HI Def and is in 16 X 9 letterbox. ...
With enough aircraft wiring, lightweight printable aircraft carpet, and/or NDI data analysis sold, I'll see you guys in Mitchell! SARL Race #101. 

WWII gunner speaks at Wings of Freedom Tour - NBC2
The "Wings of Freedom Tour" is still in town through Wednesday and rare "World War II airplanes are on display at Page Field in Fort Myers. NBC2 spoke to Air Force vet who used to fly as a "belly gunner" on the B-17.
For a small group of veterans, it's a step back in time when they see the aircraft from WWII. And they have stories only a select few can tell.
Veteran Harold Plunkett, 88, says he remembers his role in the war like it was yesterday. ...

Naval Aviation Museum - Webcam of new construction by TheKathrynReport
AXIS 211 Network Camera
Hangar Bay 1, the name given to the forward section of the hangar bay on aircraft carriers, is an appropriate name for the newest addition to the National Naval Aviation Museum. Scheduled for opening in late-2010, this 55,000 square foot structure will house many of the airplanes now accessible by a limited number of people through the museum's flight line trolley tours. The PB2Y-5R Coronado, first Navy plane to land in Tokyo Bay following the Japanese surrender in 1945, and Navy 1, the S-3B Viking in which President George W. Bush landed on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in 2003, are just two of the aircraft planned for display in Hangar Bay 1. The building will also include an area where visitors can observe aircraft restoration projects being performed by museum staff and volunteers.

Malcolm Douglas…the enigmatic! from AeroHub
The prototype FU-24 was shipped to NZ and underwent a flight-test programme here (with an open cockpit, would you believe!). It was duly issued with a NZ Certificate of Airworthiness but was not certified under FAA part 23 standards until much later. The early models suffered from a slow roll rate at lower airspeed and very poor rudder authority at climb and approach speeds. However, over time, its grossly under-powered state was rectified, the ailerons were improved and, after 55 years of service, the FU-24 is still the mainstay of our aerial topdressing fleet. It was frequently said that the FU-24 had ...

Aerolineas Airbus A-340 Argie Aerobatic Aviator…… from AeroHub
... This snapshot has captured the enthusiasm of an Argentine aviator whom can only be known as "El Condor".
Upon discovering this ex. RNZAF Bristol 170, Mk.31 'Freighter' (aka 'Frightener' and 'Vibrator'), El Condor became delerious with joy and explained that he had dreams of using it on the international air show circuit as the World's Largest Aerobatic Aeroplane and, as it had nearly 4,000 horsepower, would also fly it in the Red Bull pylon racing programme. ...

No Tiger, How About a Zeppelin? from Things with Wings
It's been raining heavily in California for more than a week, but Airship Ventures says the outlook for the flight of the Zeppelin Eureka to San Diego on Wednesday looks good.
That's when Eureka leaves its home base at Moffett Field in Silicon Valley for a two-day journey to Brown Field, its staging point for aerial coverage on behalf of CBS crews filming the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Jan. 28-31. Brown is about 25 mi. south of Torrey Pines. Farmers also is sponsoring Eureka's flight.
The 246-ft. long Eureka's normal work is providing tourist flights over San Francisco Bay and the nearby wine region. However, it has made tourist trips to Los Angeles before. But it's not gone as far south as San Diego. The flight is being sponsored by Farmers Insurance. ...

Operation Phenomen takes off to Haiti with John Travolta as pilot from General Aviation News
travoltaIn continuing efforts to send aid to Haiti, a late night flight piloted by John Travolta took off from Tampa Jan. 26 carrying 50 doctors and more than 7,000 pounds of medical supplies, according to officials with the Embassy of Haiti and the Greater Washington Haiti Relief Committee. On the return trip, Travolta brought Haitian-Americans home to the United States to reunite them with their families. ...

Gary Velasco & Pat Marsh – Warbird Radio LIVE!
WEDNESDAY – "Mr. Nose Art" Gary Velasco and Pat Marsh from the VANDY-1 Airshow Team will join us on Warbird Radio LIVE!  They'll be discussing their involvement with The Wounded Warrior Project.  The show starts at 10am (EST) and you can join the conversation by using the contact info down below (just turn down your speakers when you call).  Thanks for listening

Grumman F-14 Tomcat caught a Bear from Planeshots

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