P-51 Pilot Parachutes From Mid-Air from AVweb Top News | The pilot of a P-51 bailed out safely after a mid-air collision with a Douglas Skyraider at a heritage aircraft display in Duxford, England on Sunday. The Skyraider was able to land safely minus a wingtip. Neither pilot was injured. The accident occurred after a formation pass including the two crash airplanes and at least three other piston single military aircraft. The Mustang ended up in a farmer's field after the pilot hit the silk. A few hours before, a replica Fokker triplane ended up on its nose in a landing accident. The accompanying video shows the pilot being helped out of the vertical aircraft…
Display pilot's incredible escape from World War Two fighter as he bails out ... By Daily Mail Reporter A pilot had a miracle escape yesterday when he bailed out of his Second World War plane after a mid-air collision at an airshow. Thousands of people watched as the P-51 Mustang plane clipped wings at the annual display show and ...
2 aircraft have accidents during Geneseo air show - Seattle Post Intelligencer | GENESEO, NY (AP) A replica World War I fighter plane had to make an emergency landing in a field and a spectator aircraft was damaged in a hard landing during accidents Saturday at an air show in Geneseo. Authorities said the pilots of both ...
Gone West: Marion Cole from Aero-News Network | Another Bright Shining Light of Sport Aviation Has Passed On ANN has learned that Marion Cole passed away Friday from our good friend, Aerobatic pilot Greg Koontz. One of the most famous (though Marion might have termed that as 'infamous') of the early generation of aerobatic pilots and airshow performers, Marion Cole was 86 and had an undeniable impact on the entire sport aviation world…
Show wows a sky-gazing record crowd - South Wales Evening Post | SUNSHINE, amazing aerial acrobatics and thousands of happy people on Swansea beach — it can only be the Wales National Air Show. The popular event returned to Swansea Bay over the weekend with two days of spectacular flying in the skies, ...
Aircraft roar over Willoughby during annual air show (with videos) - News-Herald.com | The most popular plane among attendees traditionally has been the B-17, he said. The plane was one of the most heralded planes of World War II and was dubbed the "Flying Fortress" because of the 13 machine guns protecting the plane and squadron. ...Gary's South Shore Air Show takes the skies Friday - nwitimes.com | GARY | Dozens of military and civilian aerial acts will soar over Lake Michigan, beginning Friday during the 12th annual Gary's South Shore Air Show at Marquette Park and Beach. The festival is presented by the South Shore Convention and Visitors ...
Canadian Aviation Expo 2011 by Summer Sortie | April 30th marked the third anniversary of the Canadian Aviation Expo held at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. Blue sky’s and warmer than usual temperatures made for a perfect day to start the 2011 air show season…
IAC Michigan Aerobatic Open Diary: Making Good on a Deal …There's something about an epiphany that comes to you when you're inverted on a 45-degree downline, timing the roll and pullout. Actually understanding what you're seeing over the nose and reacting to it in a businesslike and competent manner. Not as precisely as I'd like to, mind you. But, hanging in the straps a couple of thousand feet above the judges, I realized that this is a doable thing. I could get good at this. It is within my ability. It's not impossible. It's a simple matter of hard work…
Area pilot participates in national women's air race - Natchez Democrat | ted photos Waterproof resident and Natchez native Peggy Tucker, a new pilot, flew in the 24th annual Air Race Classic — an all-women transcontinental air race. WATERPROOF — Natchez native Peggy Tucker proved that the sky's the limit when it comes to ...Have I mentioned how proud I am of my wife? from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | Miss D. is winging her way home from Alaska to Tennessee as I write these words. I'm so proud of her, I can't resist bragging on her a bit. She bought her plane, a 1941 Taylorcraft, a few years ago. It's a real flying piece of history: it was in the air on December 7th, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. It spent World War II as a training aircraft, teaching future Army Air Corps pilots how to fly…
Production complete on ‘Rise Above’ from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Filmmaker Adam White has completed production on his new film "Rise Above," which is being produced by Hemlock Films for the Red Tail Squadron. The film, about the Tuskegee Airmen, will be shown in a mobile theater, complete with a 170° curved screen to put you in the airplane. Continue Reading »
2011 Reno-Stead Airport Open House | Stead Airport Users Association by Webby | An Open House was held at the Reno-Stead Airport on June 25th that included a pancake breakfast, Young eagles flight event and custom car show…
Museum features jets - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | The veterans of this war, which many call "the forgotten war," will be honored by a memorial to be built at Chino Airport by the Planes of Fame air museum next year. A Korean War-era MiG-15 fighter plane was recently on display at the Planes of Fame ...
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Episode 68: Flyabout to Memory Lane from Plane Crazy Down Under by Grant (Falcon124) We’re joined by Monika Petrillo and Elliott Schiffman who came to Australia in the late 90′s to fly around the country as part of a one month air safari with Mal Shipton’s GOANA (Great Outback Air Navigation Adventure) Australian Air Safaris. After returning to the USA, Monika spent a number of years producing the movie FlyAbout, a documentary film based on her adventures during the air safari. You may also have heard Monika on other podcasts such as The Pilot’s Flight Podlog, The New Pilot Podblog and the Mile High Flyers. Each of these podcasts have chatted with Monika and presented their own unique approach to her movie & her story…
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