Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Indy Transponder 24-FEB-10 2100z


Planes of Fame Airshow 2010 - A salute to the Greatest Generation! from www.planesoffame.org
Planes of Fame Air Museum, in conjunction with the County of San Bernardino, is pleased to announce Airshow 2010- the largest warbird airshow in the West, and one of the premier flying events in the world.
The theme of Airshow 2010 is "A Salute To The Greatest Generation." This year, the Museum will fly its aircraft to honor the men and women whose service and sacrifice during World War II has caused them to become known as the "Greatest Generation."
As America's foremost living history museum, ...

No Burn Days during Air Show - KXO Radio
The Navy's Ace Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels headline the Air Show. The APCD says due to flight safety concerns during the air show; the District is ...

Canadian Air Force to Perform at Bethpage 2010 Air Show from www.prlog.org
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and Bethpage Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce that the Canadian Air Force's CF-18 Demonstration Team is scheduled to perform at the annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union 2010 New York Air Show at Jones Beach.
As the Canadian Air Force's frontline multi-role fighter, the CF-18 is used for air defense, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation.  This year, the Canadian Air Force's CF-18 Demonstration Team is very proud to celebrate their Navy's 100th Anniversary.  The aircraft tails will be painted to commemorate their Centennial.
"We are looking forward to watching the Canadian Air Force's CF-18 Demonstration Team soar over the skies of Jones Beach!" said Linda Armyn, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Government Affairs.  "We are grateful for their participation." 

Cotswold Air Show bags double Red Arrow performance - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
THE world famous Red Arrows will be performing on both days at this year's Cotswold Air Show. The aerobatic display team is returning to ...

Red Arrows climax to festival - Whitehaven News
In 2007, the Red Arrows opened the festival weekend and this year, they will bring it to a close. This year's festival – which has been sponsored by Nuclear ...

Wings of Freedom tour landing in Gulf Shores delayed until Thursday - Press-Register - al.com
Spectators line up to tour the inside of a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress bomber at the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport at ...

Hitch a ride into history on WWII-vintage B-17 bomber - Los Angeles Times
The Liberty Belle, a B-17 "Flying Fortress" bomber from that era, will make a two-week swing through Southern California starting Feb. ...

Grandstand & Hospitality tickets for Perth now on sale from www.redbullairrace.com:
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will make a much anticipated return to Perth, Australia in 2010 on 17 & 18 April. Perth's spectacular Swan River will once again be the location for the high speed, low altitude motor sports competition featuring the world's best race pilots. In 2008 over 250,000 people attended the Perth race and next year spectators can look forward to an even better race experience with exciting new features introduced in the hospitality and public viewing grandstand areas. ...

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McDonald Racer Team Introduction - Name Tag Experience
Meet the McDonald Racer Crew
The McDonald Racer crew is a unique team compiled of expert mechanics, skilled pilots, race strategy engineers, photographers, business professionals and more.  Although the crew members are as diverse as they come, they all share one definitive passion…T-6 Warbird Air Racing at the annual Reno Air Races.
 Without the crew…there would be no McDonald Racer.  The crew is the heart of the team, and volunteers all of their time and services.  They're consistently working to keep the aircraft competitive at increasing in speeds, while at the same time keeping the pilot safe.  To read the McDonald Racer Crew Bios, please visit: www.t6raceteam.com
Meet the Pilot
John Zayac, a licensed pilot for over 20 years, has flown in the annual Reno Air Races for 10 years.  He started, ...

Brave RAF fighter ace passes away in hospital - Kent News
This will include a themed display at Biggin Hill Air Fair, held at the former RAF airfield near Westerham, on June 26 and 27. ...

Neta Snook Southern from earlyaviators.com
Neta Snook, one of Ames' first female pilots, used to take passengers for a spin over Ames from her "airport," a field where Hilton Coliseum would stand. Snook left Ames to become a commercial pilot in California. In 1974 she wrote a book, I Taught Amelia To Fly. Died at age 95 on March 23, 1991, Neta Snook Southern.

Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum - ReverbNation
Night in the 40s Big Band Dance
"A Night in the 40's" Big Band Dance, March 20, 2010, The Commemorative Air Force Aircraft Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Falcon Field Airport in Mesa. WW II 1940's Musical Show performed by The Kathy Donald Jazz Ensemble. Dance to Big Band Music performed by the Sun Lakes Big Band Orchestra.
Ticket prices $35.00 per person purchased in advance, $40.00 per person day of event. Tickets available at the Commemorative Air force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, or online at www.bigbanddance.com. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Show starts at 5:30pm. Dancing 7:30pm till 11:00pm. B-17 Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey on display. Come dressed in the styles of the 40's for the costume contest and swing dance contest. Barbeque plate and beverage will be available for purchase. Presented by the Arizona Wing CAF. Call (480) 924-1940 or www.bigbanddance.com for more information.
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum is located at Falcon Field Airport on the corner of Greenfield and McKellips Road in Mesa. The Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum displays and flies a variety of aircraft from WW I - Vietnam, including the B-17G Flying Fortress Sentimental Journey, B-25, C-45, SNJ, F4 Phantom, Migs and other warbirds. Experience a flight back with a warbird ride in the B-17, SNJ or C-45. On display are authentic artifacts and memorabilia from WWII-Vietnam. Our unique facility boasts 30,000 sq.-ft. surrounded by combat aircraft from WWI-Vietnam plus gift shop.

Yorkshire Air Museum receives Government award for educational visits - The Press, York
The Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington has received a Learning Outside The Classroom Quality Badge, an award which is intended to provide teachers with an ...

Heritage centre welcomes plane - Ipswich Queensland Times
THE DHC-4 Caribou's addition to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre was something of a return home for the light transport stalwart. ...

RED BULL: BY GROUND AND BY AIR
The Red Bull Energy Station makes its first appearance of 2010 outside turn three at Las Vegas.
(excerpt from: 2010 Las Vegas: Red Bull NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Preview - PaddockTalk)
... The two-story, 5,000-square-foot structure offers a premium hospitality experience at select Sprint Cup events and caters to distinguished guests with its clean and contemporary style, superior food and drink and up-close view of on-track action. Other Red Bull Energy Station stops include Texas in April and the 600 weekend at Charlotte.
And guests at the Energy Station will have an excellent view of pre-race activities behind the backstretch that include the Red Bull's aerobatic helicopter and stunt plane.
Piloted by veteran Chuck Aaron — the only pilot licensed in the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration to perform aerobatics once reserved for fixed-wing aircraft — the stock BO-105 CBS helicopter will perform stunts such as the Split-S, Immelman and Half Cuban Eight. At the controls of the stunt plane will be Kirby Chambliss, a two-time Red Bull Air Race World Series champion and winner of four U.S. national aerobatic titles.
And making an entrance from a northerly direction will be the Red Bull Air Force, with skydivers including Luke Aikins, John DeVore, Othar Lawrence, Sean MacCormac and Jeffrey Provenzano.

Academy is flying high after donation of planes - Palm Beach Post
Owen H. Gassaway Jr., who died in 2007, was one of the most prominent figures in local aviation history. Richard Kull donated the other plane, a Light Sport ...

The Quiet Birdmen from Aviation Solutions
I was honored when  author Steve Barton sent me a signed copy of his latest novel: The Quiet Birdmen. I'm an avid reader and enjoy reading several novels a month. The Quite Birdmen has it all. Set in Europe during WWII it's a true and revealing story of a group of German airmen's actions during the war.  I don't want to give much of the plot away so I won't say much more than to highly recommend that you read this book wether you are an aviator or not you will find it riveting.

Murder mystery - Havelock News
When a Harrier crashes at the Cherry Point Air Show, it's not just a tragedy. It's murder. Such is the plot of a new book by former Havelock ...

The Supersonic from Aerial Sports
When Felix Baumgartner jumps from 36km up in the atmosphere for the Red Bull Stratos experiment, it will be a true jump into the unknown. No one quite understands what the effects will be of Felix  Watch Video
Felix Baumgartner Gallery - Aerial Sports 
Aerospace Camp registration now open from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories
Registration for five affordable and exciting aerospace summer camps is now open at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Campers who have completed grades 2-9 will be able to learn about a variety of topics through hands-on activities that incorporate history, science and math concepts, as well as team-building skills. Base clearance is not required to participate.
The "Go for Launch!" aerospace camp will take place June 14-18 from 9 a.m. to noon for students who have finished grades 5-6 and who previously had little or no experience building model rockets, airplanes or plastic kits of any kind. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about the history and science of rocketry and will build and launch several model rockets. Cost is $70 per camper.
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Video: Navy F-18 in "Blue Water" from Theo Spark
Alaska bush pilot short takeoff & landing competition from Pilots of America Message Board

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