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EAA AirVenture 2011 NOTAM Now Available from News from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), highlighting arrival and departure procedures for the more than 10,000 aircraft expected at Experimental Aircraft Association’s 59th annual fly-in convention, which will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

Quite the impressive night shot! A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike... from You like airplanes, too?
   
Anticipation high for Gary's South Shore Air Show - nwitimes.com | Another new act is the USAF F-22 Raptor, which is the world's only operational fifth-generation fighter with stealth technology. Out of 150 air shows, the Gary air show is one of only 22 to showcase the F-22 Raptor, sponsors said. ...

Upcoming air show to spawn exercise - Shreveport Times | It will be an exercise deigned to make sure safety plans are in place for the base's signature "Defenders of Liberty" Open House and Air Show set for May 7-8. "The MARE is a robust field-training exercise involving hundreds of Barksdale personnel and ...

100th Anniversary of US Naval Aviation from Roger-Wilco | The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation is running a year-long celebration in honor of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard’s 100th anniversary of flight. The Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick-Off Gala, held on Saturday, February 12, 2011,was part of the weekend-long celebration in San Diego, CA which initiated a year-long celebration across the United States. The sold out gala took place onboard   ...

Today is the 100th Anniversary of the first public demonstration of flight in Edmonton from Aviation.ca News | Edmontonians got their first sight of a powered aircraft in flight at the Edmonton Spring Horse Show, on this day 100 years ago. It was on April 28, 1911 that Hugh Robinson piloted a Curtiss Model-D Headless Pusher over the Edmonton ...

Red Arrows flying back to Southport Air Show - Maghull & Aintree Star | THE famous Red Arrows have been confirmed to appear on both days at this year's Southport Air Show. In 2011 the air show marks its 20th anniversary and is taking place earlier in the year on July 23 and 24. The date coincides with the start of the ...

Swiss solar plane to attempt first international flight - Straits Times | 'The aeroplane will be ready for take-off from May 2 and will depart just as soon as the weather permits,' it added. Solar Impulse made history in July 2010 as the first manned plane to fly around the clock on the sun's energy. ...

Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 solo withdrawn from some UK events by Flightline UK | The Royal Netherlands Air Force has withdrawn it’s F-16 from a number of events including Yeovilton, Sunderland and Bournemouth according to their display calendar - http://www.f16demoteam.nl/pages/calendar.php

History of Falling: Parachutes as Aerial Minefields and Pilots' Escape Vehicles from Ptak Science Books | Lots of these images have to do with walking and falling, walking and falling at the same time, walking and catching yourself from falling over and over again, but in general that walk is only one step, so far as parachutes go.  ...

Lyon Air Museum hosts Wings of Freedom Tour from General Aviation News | The  Collings Foundation’s “Wings Of Freedom 2011 Tour,” offering the general public aircraft tours along with flights on famous World War II-era heavy bombers and “stick time” in a P-51 Mustang long-range fighter plane, will visit Lyon Air Museum (LAM) in Orange County, Calif., Friday, May 6, through Mon., May…

P-51 Mustang on display Saturday, Sunday (4/28) - The American Press | A refurbished P-51 Mustang will be available for viewing from 8 am-5 pm Saturday and Sunday at Chennault International Airport as part of the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Project. The plane, to be flown by Brad Lang of Minnesota, was originally ...

Liberty Belle B-17 Flight Video - PNW Local News | Take a flight on a World War II B-17 bomber or a Curtiss P-40E fighter on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Tukwila. Rides on both planes will be available hourly from 10 am to 4 pm ...

B-17: America's flying fortress - PNW Local News | The Liberty Foundation's 2011 Salute to Veterans tour will feature the Boeing B-17 “Liberty Belle” and the rare Curtiss P-40E “Warhawk” fighter aircraft. The B-17 flying fortress is particularly fascinating to me for a couple of reasons. ...

World War II planes make Ramona stop on May 4 - Pomerado Newspaper Group | Photo Provided by the Collings Foundation The B-17 Flying Fortress, the North American P-51 Mustang and the B-24 Liberator will be at the airport for three days beginning May 4. Walk-through tours and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take flight in ...

USAREUR retires Vietnam-era 'Huey' helicopter - Stars and Stripes | HOHENFELS, Germany -- The distinctive “whomp, whomp” of the UH-1 Army helicopter could be heard coming over the horizon.  As the aircraft came into view, a smile crept across the face of retired Col. Bruce Crandall. A Medal of Honor recipient, Crandall flew the “Huey” in Vietnam. He was an honored guest at the aircraft’s retirement ceremony Wednesday in Hohenfels. ...

Flying Heritage Collection reveals its latest WWII trophy - Snohomish County Business | EVERETT — Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection pulled the wraps off another acquisition, a Focke-Wulf Fw-190 fighter that was a workhorse for Nazi Germany's fearsome Luftwaffe in World War II. The Fw-190 was the most advanced ...

Youngest B-26 Marauder pilot at Maps Pancake Day - Akron, OH - The Suburbanite | Green, Ohio — Like thousands of other young men, Don Block flew the Martin B-26 Marauder in the war-torn skies over Europe. But Don had a unique distinction. According to the Marauder Historical Society based in Tuscon, Ariz. Don, who flew his first mission when he was 19, was the youngest Marauder pilot in World War II.  Don enlisted out of high school in the Chicago area right after graduation in July 1942. He was ...

Fantasy of Flight Celebrates National Military Appreciation Month with Complimentary Admission for Active Duty, Retired and Reserve Military throughout the Month of May from AMTOnline.com: Top News | Guests must present a current military ID to qualify for the free general admission ticket. This special military offer includes the May 13-14 Legends & Legacies Symposium, "D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy."

Mazda will support the Team Demo Typhoon RAF in 2011 - Cavok via Translator | Mazda Motors UK will provide three vehicles for Demonstration Team Typhoon Royal Air Force (RAF) for the 2011 season. ...

April 28 – This Day In Aviation History from Aviation Earth | April 28, 1919 – Leslie Irvin completes the first airplane jump using a packed parachute that is deployed by a rip cord, the backpack style parachute was made by Floyd Smith. April 28, 1924 – Imperial Airways begins to operate a route from London, England to Paris, France. April 28, 1927 – Airmail service starts [...]

IMAX® celebrates 20th anniversary at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories | The IMAX Theatre at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will celebrate its 20th anniversary in early May.

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Lockheed Martin, U.S. Air Force Salute 50 Years Of The Hercules In Abilene - AviationNews.eu | Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and the U.S. Air Force celebrated 50 years of C-130 operations at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, today.  The base’s 317th Airlift Group is currently transitioning to the C-130J Super Hercules the most technologically advanced version of the C-130. The 317th accepted the first of its 28 C-130Js last April, which was delivered by Gen. Norton Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. ...

Spotting at (KIWA) Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from PHXspotters | The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport was built in 1941 and opened as Williams Air Base.  It was used to train military pilots during World War II, and converted to training of jet pilots until the decision to close the base was made in 1991.  Prior to closing in 1993, growing traffic at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport lead to the consideration of keeping the airport in operation for civilian use.  The airport was opened in 1994 as Williams Gateway airport, eventually being designated by the FAA as a “reliever” airport to address growing congestion at Sky Harbor. ...

Air Zoo to offer summer camp scholarships from General Aviation News | KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Full and partial scholarships from the Air Zoo Legacy Foundation are now available for the Air Zoo’s summer camps.

STS-134: Endeavour ready for her big day as L-1 resolves minor issues from NASASpaceFlight.com | Endeavour is all set for her final S0007 launch countdown events, opening with the retraction of the Rotating Service Structure (RSS) at 8:30pm local time on Thursday. Only a handful of minor Interim Problem Reports (IPRs) have been charged against Endeavour, all of which have been resolved heading into what may be her final day on a launch pad. ...

6 Surprising Facts About NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour from SPACE.com | Here are a few interesting facts about NASA's space shuttle Endeavour, as the orbiter prepares to blast into space for the final time. ...

NASA's Youngest Shuttle: The Historic Endeavors of Space Shuttle Endeavour from SPACE.com | The space shuttle Endeavour may be the baby of NASA's orbiter fleet, but it has an impressive legacy.

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