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Blue Angels Fat Albert temporarily replaced * Pensacola News Journal | The Blue Angels utilize a C-130 each year to transport both maintenance and support team members, as well as equipment to each air show. The aircraft also serves as the opening act of Blue Angels flight demonstration performances, demonstrating the...

Precision flying, lots of displays draw throusands to Offutt air show * Omaha World-Herald | People wait inside a C17 Globe Master 3 for a chance to see inside the cockpit during day one of the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show at the Offutt Air Force Base in Sarpy County, Nebraska, on Saturday....

Farnborough Airshow: Inside the F-35 Lightning II - the invisible fighter jet * Telegraph.co.uk | The no-show by the F-35 Lightning II at the Farnborough Airshow was a major blow to its manufacturers Lockheed Martin, who hoped an appearance would boost foreign orders. The entire fleet was grounded in America for safety checks after fire tore...

Red Arrows are here to stay says David Cameron * Express.co.uk | After the Sunday Express revealed our elite aerobatics team was at risk, David Cameron said: “There's absolutely no danger of there not being a Red Arrows team.” The Hawk T1s used by the pilots will be grounded in 2020 after more than 30 years and no...

Thunderbird 5 Crew Chief Ben Ayivorh · eaavideo.org | Sgt. Ben Ayivorh, dedicated crew chief for Thunderbird 5, preflights his F-16 then takes to the sky—his own way.

AOPA moves to the flight line at AirVenture * AOPA Pilot | AOPA has moved to a bigger, better location at EAA AirVenture, July 28 through Aug. 3. Find the association's main tent and a new activity tent—along with an outdoor seating area—across from the Brown Arch at the corner of Wittman Road and Waukau ...

Ford catching “Lightning” for 7/31 EAA auction · eaavideo.org | Ford’s next legendary one-of-a-kind vehicle for EAA’s Gathering of Eagles auction July 31 is inspired by the newest, baddest fighter plane on the block – See more here!

The Oshkosh Obligation · Rich Davidson, NORDO News - Aviation Unedited | Last year, about this same time, I wrote a blog post to describe my feelings about driving to Oshkosh. To me, it was just an open discussion on the way I see it; not the way I thought you should see it. But boy was I surprised by the reaction. It really got people worked up. On one particular evening during Oshkosh, I even ended up at a large round table explaining myself to people I had apparently insulted.Yet, I have to say, that evening was still great fun.Why?Because I knew it would be the only time that year I would see most of the people there.And that’s one of the reasons we’re driving this year; to see people we never see otherwise....

Drive-in Air Show to be offered at Thunder Over Utah * St. George Daily Spectrum | In a nod to St. George's usual sunny skies and warm July temperatures, and the expectation that limited remaining tented premium seating areas will likely sell out, air show officials want to be sure guests have access to shade and air conditioning if...

Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour Will Stop in St. Louis Next Wekend · The Aero Experience

Pilots promise Whitecourt air show attendees an exciting show * Whitecourt Star | Mathieson will be joined by fellow aerobatic pilot Jon Melby, an Arizona-based performer with 15 years on the air show circuit. “I have always wanted to be a pilot,” said Melby, who flies a 1997 Pitts S-1-11B. “I had my first solo flight when I was 15...

The ‘voice’ of the Friday Harbor Fly-In · General Aviation News | If you have been at Friday Harbor Airport in Washington state for its annual Fly-In and Community Open House, you have heard its announcer describing the exciting fly-bys of antique and military planes....

Friday Harbor Fly-In set for July 26 · General Aviation News | If airport events conjure up big crowds on acres of concrete, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that one of America’s quaint little islands is about to host its fifth annual Fly-In and Community Open House, Saturday, July 26....

Enthusiasts swap stories at airport fly-in * Clovis News Journal | Whether they flew in, drove in, or simply walked in, community members swapped stories about their planes and cars Saturday during the annual Clovis Municipal Airport Fly-In at the Clovis airport. Pilots few in and showed off their planes; car...

WWII Bomber Attracts Hundreds for Day of Aviation * WSIL TV | "She's kind of special because she was the 18th built of 18,400 built during the war, and one of only twelve remaining on the planet," said Dr. Chaley Rodriguez. Rodriguez is a member of the Commemorative Air Force. Rodriguez said the plane travels...

Pilot killed in Czech small plane crash * GlobalPost | PRAGUE, July 19 (Xinhua) -- A small plane crashed in southeast Czech Republic on Saturday, killing the pilot. The small sport plane crashed during an international aerobatics contest in Kromeriz, South Moravia, said regional firefighters' spokesman ...

Local economy to benefit from October Wings Over North Georgia air show * Northwest Georgia News | The Wings Over North Georgia air show, set for Oct. 18-19 at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, could have close to a $5 million economic impact on the Rome and Floyd County area, according to JLC Air Shows Executive Director John Cowman.

Warbirds Over Iowa Draw R/C Enthusiasts, Supporters of Veterans * KCRG | MARION, Iowa - They're modeled after real planes, many of which actually flew the skies over Europe decades ago. “B-17 bombers, we've got a B-25 bomber here today, B-24 bombers,” said Todd Davis, Warbirds Over Iowa contest director. Most of them are...

Bay man's fate revealed after 72-year mystery * Hawke's Bay Today | Mr Bateman learned to fly at the Hawke's Bay and East Coast Aero Club. Hastings Boys' High School old boy Trevor Morley is Mr Bateman's nephew and was born one year after the aircraft disappeared. He is now in his 70s. Mr Morley told Hawke's Bay...

Adrienne Bolland before his CaudroAdrienne Bolland (1895-1975) · Passion for Aviation (translated) | is best known for having achieved the feat of crossing the Andes on 1 April 1921 on a Caudron GIII. But in 1922 returned to France, taking advantage of his fame, she performed in many airshows during which it exhibited its technical capabilities. The eve of the meeting of Vincennes June 1924 for the purpose of advertising, she tried to beat the world record held by looping Alfred Fronval was 1111. To this end, she took off Orly in one of two Caudron C.27 (AGAP-F or F-AGAQ pictured above) recorded his name since 27 February 1924 and realized 212 loops in 73 minutes. She could not go further for technical reasons but still won the women's world record unbeaten to C27 jour.n...

Julie Bowen, Planes Fire & Rescue Interview * MoviesOnline | As an avid air-racing fan, Dipper has a major crush on the world-famous Dusty Crophopper (Dane Cook) and is excited about the prospect of getting to know him better when he unexpectedly joins her squad. Opening July 18th, the film directed by Bobs...

Kenai cadets fly WWII-era plane * Kenai Peninsula Online | This year five local cadets flew in the aircraft commonly known as AT6 brought to the Central Kenai Peninsula by members of the volunteer driven Commemorative Air Force for the Civil Air Patrol's annual rides program, said Alaska Wings volunteer Jeff...

Engineering pupils aim high at air tattoo * Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard | BUDDING engineers from Malmesbury School took off on a high flying adventure at the Royal International Air Tattoo. The pupils joined youngsters from seven other schools including Stroud High, The Cotswold School and Royal Wootton Bassett in the...

Aviation Campers Experience Aviation Through Young Eagle Flights, Museum Exhibits · The Aero Experience