Only one air team in the entire world can make thousands drop their jaws while simultaneously humming the song "Dreams" by Van Halen: the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels will be the headlining attraction at the Sound of Speed Air Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 and 2 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The Blue Angels will headline the Sound of Speed Airshow on May 1 and 2 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. In case you haven't heard of the Blue Angels, it's the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron. When the Blue Angels aren't serving as ...
Spirit of San Miguel: Sagebrush Days - Paso Robles Press
The Estrella Warbirds Museum prepared to perform a special fly-over during the parade, but the fog didn't burn off, causing a minor delay, ...
Balloons color Paso Robles skies - Paso Robles Press
The group of about 10 balloons – which were piloted by balloon ethusiasts hailing from across California – launched from the Estrella Warbirds Museum around ...
The group of about 10 balloons – which were piloted by balloon ethusiasts hailing from across California – launched from the Estrella Warbirds Museum around ...
Red Bull Air Race World Championship - El periodico de Don Bucho
...In 2004 three races took place in Kemble (England), Budapest (Hungary) and Reno (USA). The series was expanded in 2005 to become the Red Bull Air Race World Series. Ten pilots competed in seven races around the world – Mike Mangold was crowned the champion with Peter Besenyei and Kirby Chambliss in second and third place respectively. Eight races took place in 2006 with ...
AirVenture Museum - Pioneer Airport
More than 50 vintage airplanes are displayed in seven period hangars designed to take you back to aviation's "Golden Age" of the 1920's and 30's. Fascinating displays include a tribute to the legendary air racer, designer, and builder Steve Wittman. Younger visitors will enjoy a play area with swings and pedal planes. For kids aged between 8 and 17, a free Young Eagles airplane flight may be available.
Fantasy Of Flight: Hangar #1 Overview - Lotsa Airplanes! by Martt
In addition to a beautiful entrance area that includes an excellent gift shop and the gorgeous Compass Rose diner, Fantasy of Flight includes some interesting diorama's depicting WWI and WWII settings. The bulk of the aircraft however are on display in the two main hangar areas. In this post are some pix of the first hangar area. The flying boat is the Short Sunderland which has a wingspan of 112', so you can quickly see this is a mighty ...
BOERNE MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY STUDENTS: ABOVE AND BEYOND THE WASP HISTORY! from WASP & WINGS
On Saturday, May 7th, students from Mr. Degner's 8th grade American History class from Boerne Middle School North, Boerne, Texas, will compete in the 30TH ANNUAL TEXAS HISTORY DAY contest, at the University of Texas in Austin. The students are hoping to advance to the NATIONAL HISTORY DAY contest at the University of Maryland in June, 2010. The student's project on the WASP is a wonderful ...
14 US Soldiers Awarded German Gold Cross Medals from Military Photos
ANSBACH, Germany — The rescue was harrowing, but his son was calm in recounting it, Jack McDonough recalled Thursday. Capt. Robert McDonough, a pilot, called him in the States from northern Afghanistan. His son described how he had to maneuver his helicopter, which was evacuating wounded German soldiers, to avoid heavy fire from insurgents who had pinned down a German platoon. The bullets were so close, he could hear the
Aviation exhibit at the QC airport - Monmouth Daily Review Atlas
The 24th annual Quad City Air Show will take place June 26-27 at Davenport Municipal Airport, 9010 Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa. ...
Love at first flight from gazettetimes.com
... In August, Ensign Canja, 23, will begin her training to become a naval aviator at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida.
An Oregon State University graduate in radiation health physics, Canja earned her private pilot license over three summers between school years through the OSU Flying Club. ...
Wings of Hope: Benefit event to preserve precious memory of two area youngsters - Greene County Daily World
The Experimental Aircraft Association Young Eagles of America program will also be participating at the benefit. The young Eagles is a program where ...
Changes to Last Two Planned Shuttle Launches from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
-NASA is planning to make some changes to the target launch dates for the last two scheduled space shuttle flights. Scientists with the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, or AMS, program recently decided to change out the current magnet in the particle physics experiment module that will be attached to the International Space Station to a longer lasting one. This will take advantage of NASA's plan to extend station operations until at least 2020. ...
Apollo 40th Anniversary Road Trip - Road Trips For Families
Once you make it to Dayton, the best place to start is the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, just south of I-70 off of I-75. The site is home to The Wright Cycle Company; the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, ...
students reach rocket finals - Cape Gazette
Four Cape Henlopen High School juniors are taking on the challenge next month at the Team America Rocketry Challenge national finals competition in Virginia ...
Hello Plane Folks, This week I bring you an essay that is part 1 of a series that shares with you the ideas behind my approach to "aviationography". It features classic planes from the National Aviation Heritage Invitational. Enjoy! Max
P.S. The latest FLOG entry has been posted in my quest to be a pilot. Last week had its ups and downs, so-to-speak, but a highlight was watching Cirrus President Dale Klapmeier try to land on an aircraft carrier. Tune in to that here--
Additionally, Tony Phillippi is on the hunt for history buffs who might have information about the Howard 500. He is trying to amass an exhaustive study
on the airplane and its storied history. He has a website in progress--
Fighter Friday U-2 Spy Plane from I Love Planes
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