A symbol restored: Ceremony recognizes importance of F-11 Navy jet - New Bern Sun Journal | The site, which is visible from nearby US 70, includes landscaping, a flag, a circular sidewalk and story boards that trace the restoration project, and the jet and history of the Blue Angels. The aircraft was loaned to the city by the Department of ...Sertoma Cajun Air Festival - The Daily Advertiser | As sonic booms cracked over their heads, tens of thousands of people kept their eyes on the sky Sunday as the participants at this year's Sertoma Cajun Air Festival delighted them with aerial maneuvers. "We are expecting 40000 to 60000 people to pass ...
St. Charles Flying Service and MO CAF Wing Host Fly-In and Pumpkin Drop Competition from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | St. Charles Flying Service and the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) hosted this year's annual fly-in and pumpkin drop competition at St. Charles County Airport Saturday. The weather was beautiful, and the ramp was busy all day with aircraft arrivals, site-seeing rides and everyone's favorite - the pumpkin drop competition. While on the ground, visitors could talk to pilots about their planes, view antique and classic cars, tour the MO CAF museum, and get some lunch as well…Early Air Racing - Prior to World War II, air racing was the number one outdoor spectator sport. During this time aviation was in rapid development and it represented the leading edge of technology. The audiences were captivated by the engineering marvels, as well as the courageous pilots. Some things have not changed; we still do see developments made because of air racing. More likely today we use racing as a proving ground for new developments, which will slowly make their way into mainstream aircraft. And, we certainly have courageous pilots still, however, where have the crowds gone? Have they become so bored with flying that it is no longer remarkable? Or, do they just not know we exist? …
Comper Swift C.L.A. 7 – a tiny racer with big performance from Shortfinals's Blog | The Shuttleworth Trust at Old Warden, Bedfordshire is a truly remarkable place. The grass airfield – with possibly a few visiting aircraft and microlights parked up - and the shop and cafe near the entrance give no indication whatsoever of the treasures contained in the series of plain hangars in front of the visitor. In one of the hangars you will find a rare racer – the Comper C.L.A. 7 Swift, G-ACTF…Funding for Poberezny Road repaving debated - Oshkosh Northwestern | EAA spokesman Dick Knapinski said the organization has lobbied state officials that attend AirVenture for assistance with rebuilding the road from Waukau Avenue to its intersection with State Highway 26. The road is a key entry way during EAA's ...
SNF Hopes Insurance Covers Tornado-Related Costs from AVwebFlash Current Issue | A total of 25 exhibitors and attendees whose airplanes were damaged or destroyed in the March 31 tornado at Sun 'n Fun have by now received an invoice from the show for the towing and environmental cleanup costs associated with their aircraft. In a podcast interview, SNF spokesman Jim Bernegger said the show's insurers did not cover those expenses because they consider them the responsibility of the individual owners and their insurance carriers…
Flying Tigers Training Program Success Video from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News -MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE AL- In 1910 in anticipation of the events that led to World War I, Marion Military Institute created the School of Army and Navy within its junior college curriculum. The school was designed to prepare cadets for study at West Point and Annapolis. The School of Army and Navy exists today at MMI as the Bruce K. Holloway Service Academy Preparation Program…
Yak 52 – Amazing Show! from Moose Peterson Aviation Photography » The Yakovlev Yak 52 is a cool little plane that intrigues me. I saw it do it stuff at Oshkosh 2011 in a great performance. This Soviet trainer which first flew in 1976 is still being produced in Romania by Aerostar. It was designed originally as an aerobatic trainer for students in the Soviet DOSAAF which interestingly trained both civilian sport and military pilots…Aero 2075: An Engineer’s Crystal Ball from Jetwhine by Scott Spangler | Now that I have your attention, the concept of fuel efficient formation flight for airliners is one of four areas covered in the United Kingdom’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers recently released report on aviation that asks an interesting question...
Boeing to build spacecrafts at shuttle hangar - (AP) — Boeing will announce an agreement with Space Florida on Monday to lease the hanger that housed the space shuttles to build similar crafts that will bring people and cargo to space. The deal with the state's space agency will create 140 jobs in ...
Recap of Discovery Science's LDRS-30 show from The Original Rocket Dungeon by Dick | I missed the first showing, didn't watch Kari's Twitter coverage, and haven't checked in on the forums. I did grab a photo from Facebook to spruce up this otherwise boring post. | I really liked this show. Big surprise! For the most part, I adhere to the view that any press is good press. There are arguments to the contrary but, here in the Dungeon, I don't have to listen :) How could you not like HPR oddrocs and drag races? Yeah, these are only a small part of LDRS and of rocketry in general, but they are some of the most entertaining! …
Today in Aviation History – October 31 from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal
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