'Thunder over Michigan' air show to be held August 10-11 - WDIV Detroit | "Early August is what our fans have come to expect for Thunder and we are pleased that we can now move back to our normal dates," said Kevin Walsh, air show director. "The August dates allow us to secure additional world-class performers, statics, and ...
Mike Melvill to Speak at the Event from Mojave Experimental Fly-In | InHey Guys, I just got word from Mike Melvill that he will be speaking about his 'round-the-world flight with Dick Rutan. The talk...
2013 Enterprise Aviation Expo from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | The Enterprise Aviation Expo will be highlighting Warbirds from the Southeast as well as diverse aircraft from the Wiregrass. During this event fans will learn about the Enterprise Municipal Airport, honor our Veterans, display aircraft from WW II and entertain with aerobatics.
Sun 'n Fun Closes Strong - Flying Magazine | Sun 'n Fun closed in style over the weekend with a reported 5 percent uptick in traffic compared to last year's show, according to organizers. Reports from companies attending the show varied. While all reported a drop-off in overall foot traffic, a ...
Oshkosh welcomes return of Lt. Dan Band from General Aviation News | Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will return to EAA AirVenture in 2013 as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans at Oshkosh, Wis., on Friday, Aug. 2. Performing for the fourth time at EAA AirVenture since 2008, the popular band will be hosted at by the Disabled American Veterans and the EAA Warbirds of America at the Philips 66 Plaza stage....
Doolittle Raiders to return home for final official reunion - Destin Log | This week, three of the four Doolittle Raiders who are still alive are returning to Fort Walton Beach — back to where it all started — for their 71st and final reunion, and they are bringing hundreds of family members, friends and fans with them for ...
Museum offers B-17 ground school from General Aviation News | SEATTLE — On May 18 and 19, The Museum of Flight will be offering a two-day course about the iconic, World War II Boeing B-17 bomber. The “ground school” will familiarize participants in the design, construction, operation and performance of the aircraft and includes a flight in the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17,
“Aluminum Overcast”...Aichi D1A “Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō supported... from Planeshots | ...japanese operations in the Shangai and Guangdong regions during the second sino-japanese war. Aircrafts over the ship are Aichi D1A2 dive-bombers”. More photos HERE.
This date in science: First woman to fly around the world - EarthSky (blog) | She was the oldest of three sisters, but during her childhood, she found more in common with the boys. Her interest for flying was sparked when she was 12 years old when she and her father had the opportunity to fly in the cockpit of a Ford Trimotor ...
Only $500 to go on the Restoration Center Campaign! from Antique Airfield News | The "Buy-a-Foot" Campaign to raise funds for the APM Restoration Center is now 99.43% complete and only $500 away from reaching our goal of $71,000.00. Only 16 square feet remain open and available at $25 per square foot. We currently...
Members Encouraged to 'Fly One' During Annual International Learn to Fly Day from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | EAA is asking all chapters and individual members to 'Fly One' adult on May 18 - the fourth annual International Learn to Fly Day. Let's expand participation in EAA's Eagle Flights program and inspire people of all ages to follow their dreams of flight!
Ohio pilots pitch in to recruit next members of the aviation community from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | What began in 1997 with two pilots helping Boy Scouts earn their aviation merit badges has grown into Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA), with 26 partner programs across the United States. It all began when Columbus, Ohio, pilots Dan Kiser and Steve Wathen offered to help Steve’s son and some friends earn their Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badges. They...
1.7 million Young Eagles and counting… from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | It’s an impressive number: Since its founding in 1992, more than 1.76 million kids have flown as Young Eagles — a number that’s growing even as you read this. The premise is simple: Introduce kids to aviation through a flight in a general aviation aircraft and — hopefully — inspire the next generation of pilots. And it’s working....
NASA's 12th Annual Student Rocket Launch from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | TONEY AL - The NASA Student Launch Projects (SLP) challenges middle school, high school, and college students in designing, building, and launching a reusable rocket to 1 mile above ground level with a scientific or engineering payload. SLP is an 8-month commitment requiring teams to submit a series of reports and reviews, develop a Web site, provide educational engagement in their local community, and provide a timeline, a budget, and other requirements....
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