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Reno air races get a new name; 'it's a mouthful' - Reno Gazette Journal | In any case, the Nevada Commission on Tourism Wednesday approved “TravelNevada.com Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show Presented by Breitling” as the official title of the event in its 49th year. “This is the written name as opposed to ...

Iconic Thunderbirds arrive in Atlantic City ahead of airshow - NBC40 | The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrived at around 4 p.m. in Atlantic City, as they prepare to soar across the sky. The airshow is one of the most anticipated events of the summer and this year, officials hope it will attract more tourists than ever ...

Red Bull Air Force newest addition to Chicago show - Chicago Sun-Times | “Whether I'm flying a show or in a Red Bull Air Race or another competition, I always try to be exciting, aggressive, and engaging. ... The tail goes over the nose multiple times, flipping end over end . We've got a ton of other cool tricks, too. I won ...

Chicago Air & Water Show line-up - Chicago Sun-Times | U.S. Navy Blue Angels: The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been astounding audiences since 1946 with their commanding presence and aerial maneuvers in their F/A-18 Hornets. U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights: Jumping out of an aircraft 12500 feet ...

Alternative sites for catching the thrills of Chicago's Air & Water Show - Chicago Sun-Times | Air show headliners include the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, the U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs, and, of course, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Expert water skiers will show off their skills and stunts on the lake, as usual. And fans can ...

Ways You Can Celebrate the Magic of National Aviation Day from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | National Aviation Day, observed in the United States, is on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright who, together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight. Set aside this day to appreciate those pioneers who never gave up their dreams and achieved success in aviation.

Planes, balloons and copters keep air show flying high - McMinnville News-Register | Members of the McMinnville Aircraft Modelers and the Evergreen Aero Modelers fly their model airplanes during Saturday's Valley View Air Show.

Two very different air adventures on tap - Daily Press | The Liberty Foundation 2012 Salute to Veterans tour will offer public rides in two famous World War II-era war birds: a B-17 Flying Fortress and a P-40 fighter. Flights will take place at the Chesapeake Regional Airport, and hours are 10 am. to 5 p.m ...

See P-51s and Ford Mustangs at Heritage Flight Museum Aug. 17-18 - TheNewsTribune.com | BELLINGHAM - The Heritage Flight Museum will host Props and Ponies - a display of Ford Mustangs and the P-51 Mustang planes they were originally inspired by - Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18. The museum will host 85 Ford Mustangs and four ...

History Flies Into West Chicago During DuPage Airport’s Community Days Weekend from Aero-News Network | Residents Enjoy Rides On Vintage Bombers And More During Annual Weekend Of Family Fun Living history graced the skies above the DuPage Airport during Community Days last weekend, as a vintage Boeing B-29 Superfortress soared overhead, dazzling all those in attendance at the annual celebration. The two-day celebration held last weekend drew a crowd of thousands composed of families, veterans, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages.

Fond du Lac Remote Control Air Show expects to break records - Fond du Lac Reporter | Joshua Christian, 15, from Denver, Col., attaches wings to a remote controlled aircraft at Wellnitz Field. This year's Warbirds & Classics Remote Control Air Show is expected to set records for pilot and spectator turnout...

Ride was a dream come true - Abbotsford Times | I had the privilege of flying in the B-25 Bomber "Grumpy." To my utter amazement I also had an added bonus of being escorted on that flight by two Harvards in a 'Heritage Pass' above the Abbotsford Airport. My pilot, Vera Martinovich, is one of only ...
Sun 'n Fun, Florida Air Museum consolidate leadership - AOPA Pilot | The museum, formerly a subsidiary of the Sun 'n Fun Fly-in Inc., had been operating independently under the leadership of museum president and former Sun 'n Fun president John Burton, whose position was eliminated. The consolidation is intended “to ...

Montana aviators bring home top awards - Billings Gazette | Two Montana pilots soared above the rest at the world's largest air show, AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh, Wis. Their restored airplanes brought home top honors in a July show that featured more than 10000 aircraft from around the world. Roger Meggers of ...

Scherer’s Signature Starship from Travel for Aircraft by joseph_may | Scherer’s Signature Starship A post on the Beechcraft Starship was published two days ago. Robert Scherer was emailed to say thank you for producing his complete and concise web site on the Starship. He is a believer in the machine and a somewhat rare owner of one, as well. He also may have a rare Starship, [...]

Aviation tattoos from Vintage Wings of Canada by Dave | ...Let's be perfectly honest here. I am a 61-year old man, paunchy around the edges, with an ever-expanding universe of liver spots, fading in self-esteem and I come from a post-war era when non-societally-mandated tattoos were found only on men who inhabited the fringes of acceptable behaviour. There were, of course, societies and cultures on other continents whose culturally important tattooing practices I could view in National Geographic, but the only tattoos I came in contact with seemed to be...