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Patriotism all weekend - San Antonio Express
... retirees doing maneuvers on electric scooters, billing themselves as the Air Force “Tenderbirds” — a word play on the Thunderbirds aerobatic jet team. ...

Wings of Freedom Headed Back to Salina - KSAL
The aircraft, vintage WWII airplanes including a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Heavy Bomber, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator Heavy Bomber, and a P-51 Mustang, ...

Vulcan Bomber Flies at Waddington by Splodz
After problems with paperwork meant it couldn’t fly at last year’s Waddington Airshow, the Vulcan Bomber did make an appearance at this year’s show.
It flew in and displayed over the runway at Waddington to thousands of people who stood as it arrived. ...

New Jacqueline Cochran Exhibit from WASP Museum 
Our new Jacqueline Cochran exhibit reveals Jacqueline Cochran’s (see bio) connections with the movers and shakers of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.  Her marriage to Floyd Odlum, a lawyer and industrialist who also held a major stake in RKO Films, set her in circle of friends that included Walt Disney, Bob Hope, the Rat Pack, and Clark Gable, as well as Chuck Yeager and Amelia Earhart.  Jackie and Floyd entertained Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy at their ranch.  She cut a big swath.

D-Day pilots featured at DC-3 reunion from General Aviation News 
At a DC-3 reunion slated this month, The Last Time will host pilots of Douglas C-47s that flew in the D-Day invasion of Europe in World War II — and they will fly to the event in the very airplane that one of these gentlemen actually commanded on that fateful day. ...

Goodyear blimp returns to Oshkosh from General Aviation News 
The iconic Goodyear blimp will return to the skies over Oshkosh this summer as part of EAA AirVenture 2010, which will be held July 26-Aug. 1 at Wittman Regional Airport (OSH).
The “Spirit of Goodyear,” which will arrive on Tuesday, July 27, and depart on Monday, Aug. 2, will be flying regularly during the festivities. In addition, it will be moored near the EAA AirVenture Museum’s Pioneer Airport for up-close viewing at other times, giving visitors a unique view of an aircraft that is commonly seen only from afar. ...

Golden Knights Descend On Rhythm And Booms - WISC Madison
For the first time, the celebration also featured the Golden Knights parachute team. Before the fireworks the US Army's stunt team dropped seven jumpers ...

BAC Strikemaster Gun Cam Frame Grabs from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)
Yesterday was the first performance day at the Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival. I spent the day on the ramp getting planeside interviews with some of the performers for use here on Airspeed and for vignettes for Acro Camp. When the performers withdrew into Duncan Aviation for their briefing, I wandered over to an L-29 Delfin and a BAC Strikemaster that are part of Jerry Conley and Andy Anderson's jet combat act. ...

Frame Grabs from Friday's Balloon Flight from Airspeed by Stephen Force
I really should be editing the B-17 video from Indy, but I'm also offloading video from the last couple of days and I couldn't resist posting a couple of the frame grabs from that flight. Not a lot of explanation in this post. The pics speak for themselves. ...

The tricolor arrows whizzing in Capo d'Orlando - Giornale di Sicilia
A rich calendar of events and appointments of the highest artistic and cultural level with the performance of Tricolori "this afternoon ...

THAT SHOW! - AMnotizie.it
It 'was that offered by the aerobatic team, the Tricolour Arrows, who have closed this afternoon the first "Air Show" organized by ...

Engines running for the 6th Ferrara Balloons Festival - Estense.com
When we talk about Balloons also known as Tricolour Arrows: Saturday, September 25th the best drivers of our country will fly over the airport ...

B-29 “FIFI” Update – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Monday from WarbirdRadio.com 
MONDAY – Chris Trobridge from the CAF’s B-29/B-24 Squadron joins us with a full update on FIFI!  Join the conversation at 10am (EDT) on Warbird Radio LIVE.  Call in or email us with your questions.  For more info on FIFI be sure and click on the Quick Link below.  Thanks for listening. QUICK LINK:  B-29/B-24 Squadron STUDIO [...]

MDF 17 Harrier from Let Let Let - Warplanes 
British combat airplane Hawker Siddeley Harrier have its very important place in aviation history as well it is very first airplane with vertical take off and landing which is deployed in the operational service and it is still in use. It start its operational career in the late ’60 and it is still in use in the first decades of the 21. century. Harrier is ...

"Air Racer: Chasing the Dream" US TV Premiere - Aviation
See the trailer at www.AirRacerTheMovie.com.
Air racing is the world’s fastest and most dangerous motor sport. The new feature documentary “Air Racer: Chasing the Dream” follows inventor and race pilot Jon Sharp and his wife Patricia over a six-year journey to create the world’s most advanced racing airplane, the Nemesis NXT. They put everything on the line, including Jon’s life, to realize a dream that’s much larger than just winning a race… they intend to change air racing forever by offering their revolutionary design to other pilots.

Battle of Britain prelude: the birth of the Luftwaffe By 1924,... from x planes
By 1924, there were only two airlines left in Germany. Over thirty had existed at the end of the First World War.
On March 29th 1926, a man named Erhard Milch addressed the press to announce the upcoming commencement of fights of a new national German Airline.
The German government, the Weimar Republic, had forced Milch’s old airline - Junkers Luftverkehr - to merge with another - Deutscher Aero Lloyd, making Milch a board member of the new company. ...

Gunner recalls bombing missions over Europe - Lewiston Sun Journal
He flew numerous missions with several different crews of B-17's. LEWISTON — Harold “Pop” Gilbert sometimes wonders why he survived. ...

Anchorage aviation museum holds 4th of July fundraiser - KTUU
The Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum's marketing director, Shari Hart, says it's hoping to match last year's Independence Day fundraiser attendance of 600 ...

Coastal Empire in brief - Savannah Morning News
The run will benefit the restoration of the museum's B-17 bomber, City of Savannah. Runners will begin the 5K course at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum ...

This Week In Military/Aviation History 5-11 July from Warbirds Online 

Chambers Field NAS Norfolk from FenceCheck Forums
RAF Waddngton - Air show pictures from Aviation News - Airplane-Pictures.net
Dubuque Air Show & Fireworks 2010 - Dubuque - 07/03/10 from FenceCheck Forums
Olympic Air Show 2010 - Olympia - 06/19/10 from FenceCheck Forums
St. Louis Air Show - The Aero Experience
Helicopters at Malmen, June 13 from AirSpace

Indy Transponder 18-AUG-09 0015z

SNEAK PEAK AT WHAT'S IN STORE FOR AC AIRSHOW - WMGM
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have just flown into town and will be headlining this years Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over the Boardwalk. ...

Air Force Thunderbirds among first to make test runs for Wednesday ... - Press of Atlantic City
The Air Force Thunderbird team returns to the 177th Air National Guard Fighter ...

High-flying free fun - 6abc.com
Highlights of this year's show will include the US Army Golden Knights and the US Air Force Thunderbirds. "The Thunderbirds steal the show atht end of the ...

Colorado Sport Air Show this weekend - by Janice Wood
The daily air show will feature a flight demonstration of the F-16 Viper jet, as well as fly-bys including a Russian MiG-17, T-33 Shooting Star, T-28 Trojan and mass formations by the Red Stars, flying Chinese Nanchangs and Soviet Yaks. ...

Tinstix of Dynamite from Patty Wagstaff
Garfield County Airport, Rifle, Colorado - August 14 & 15, 2009...Debut performance of Patty, Skip Stewart and Rich Gibson's Rich's Pyro, in Tinstix of Dynamite. It was awesome flying with Skip and Kent Shockley's Shockwave jet truck, experiencing Rich's Pryo up close. This act has been around for awhile featuring Skip and Jurgis Kairys of Vilnius, Lithuania. You can see some great ...

Air show will be a big one, officials say during visit to Yarmouth - Nova News Now
Eric Bourque photo By Eric Bourque The 2009 Nova Scotia International Air Show, which will be held in Yarmouth Sept. 12-13, will feature plenty to see, ...

Golden Knights at Air & Water Show - ChicagoNow
One of the favorite performers of the Chicago Air & Water Show is the Army's Golden Knights parachuting team. Unfortunately, unless you've got seats front ...

New recruits enlist; thousands of Chicago Air and Water Show ... - Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base
And if rocketing jets, a crowd from the nation's largest free air show and a general officer wasn't enough, another event followed the recruits' ceremony. ...

Air show pics! The Windy Citizen

Final air show washed out - StarPhoenix
This was the third straight year the air show was cancelled. Rain dashed the chance of planes flying in 2007 and construction at the airport made the 2008 ...

Eslick remembered as a 'super individual' - Sioux Falls Argus Leader
The Sioux Falls pilot of a plane that crashed Sunday near Tea, killing him and a passenger, is remembered as a "super individual." Todd Eslick, an Iowa native, was a Vanguard Squadron pilot and was flying a Vanguard plane at the time of the crash. "He's a super individual, very intelligent, very good pilot, bubbling with talent. He was a super individual, second seat to nobody," said Gary Kuhns, fellow Vanguard pilot who led the team. The group flew at the Sioux Falls Airshow this summer and dazzled crowds by flying just feet apart. They are fueled with ethanol.

Downpours Hamper Final Saskatoon Airshow - NewsTalk650
The rain washed out most of the 2009 Canada Remembers International Air Show in Saskatoon- a disappointing end to the show's long history in this city. ...

Astronaut, Airplanes and the Abbotsford International Air Show by dandempsey
Chris Hadfield, Canadian Space Agency astronaut and Hawk One pilot, is interviewed by Alan Robertson of AirlineTV.net's at the Abbotsford Air Show, 6 August 2009. Chris explains the significance of the Hawk One project, how it began and his own personal experience flying the restored F-86 Sabre.

VIDEO: Shoreham air show preview - Littlehampton Gazette
CLASSIC aircraft and acrobatics were on show at Shoreham airport at a preview for the popular RAFA air show. Click on the panel to the right of the screen ...

Russian Knights pull out of MAKS-2009 air show due to accident from Air-Attack.com - News Feed
MOSCOW, August 17 (RIA Novosti) - Russia's elite aerobatics group Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) will not take part in the ...

Russian Knights crash overshadows Sukhoi mega-deal at MAKS from Technorati
The Russian Air Force will reportedly award a $1.9 billion deal for 60 Sukhoi fighters at the MAKS 2009 air show this week outside Moscow. News of the blockbuster deal -- by Russian terms -- was overshadowed by a fatal mid-air collision during airshow warm-ups that killed Russian Knights commander Col Igor Tkachenko and put two other SU-27 pilots in the hospital. If true, the deal would require Sukhoi to deliver 12 new jets a year to the Russian air force through 2015. The order is r ...

What Caused the Crash of Two Su-27 Fighters? >> РИА "Восток-Медиа" from vostokmedia.com

Eastbourne Airbourne 2009 Airshow from Technorati
After Last Year's catastrophic drop in visitors due to the council charging people to enter the showground on the seafront, Eastbourne Council has reopened the entire seafront area for free this year and the results were obvious with the beaches being crowded throughout the four days of the airshow. Unfortunately the airshow organisers had to cope with more than a few cancellations at the last minute but they managed to book a few acts to replace some of the gaps but unfortunately some of the

Gallery: Wonderful flying machines and cars celebrated - East Anglian Daily Times
Lancaster bombers and members of the Red Arrows display team flew low over head while car enthusiasts looked under bonnets and admired paintwork. ...

The Patrouille de France hypnotizes the Mourillon - Var-Matin
And for good reason, the Patrouille de France had to go for his holiday show summer. Under a blazing sun, three aircraft of the ...

Sokoly Rossii to take part in demonstration flights during MAKS 2009 - ITAR-TASS
"The list of applications will remain unchanged, besides Russkiye Vityazi aerobatics group planes," he said. Aerobatic display in Zhukovsky will also ...

Wings Over Wine Country Air Show 2009 - Fun Displays from Technorati
Wings Over Wine Country Air Show on its second day - see previous blog - was also about highly skilled and entertaining displays of a different genre - see previous blog The crowd held their breath as a 'very diminutive young lady' performed a headstand and kicked her legs - on top of a bright red and yellow plane in the air and with not even a lapbelt to hold her in place. Teresa Stokes, a top wingwalker, flew with 'no safety wires, no ropes, no chains, no nothing!' She started with a lap be ...

Wings over Wine Country Air Show 2009 from Technorati
The 'Big Dog' took mastery over the Sonoma skies this afternoon bringing a thunderous end to the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show. Hang onto your children and your toupes, and turn down your hearing aids, advised an air force commentator who took over the 'mic'. America's newest and biggest lifter, the C-17 Globemaster 111, rolled to the end of the runway, creating airwaves in its wake. And then it was off, to demonstrate a maximum angle climb ...

Top aerobatic pilots coming to Silverstone - Times Online
Pilots in the world aerobatics championships (WAC) will use the runway at the circuit to take off before performing gravity-defying stunts over the ...

Arch Tops Time Sheets In Budapest Training, Goulian Surprises Leaders from AVIATION-NEWS by Rob Vogelaar
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Austria's Hannes Arch topped the time sheets in training for the Red Bull Air Race in Budapest while American Michael Goulian put down the fastest time in the morning session on the iconic track that starts and finishes under the city's famous Chain Bridge. Rookie pilot Matt Hall from Australia posted the [...]

Besenyei Back In The Air For Budapest Homecoming from AVIATION-NEWS by Rob Vogelaar
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Peter Besenyei is back in the air as the first training sessions get underway in Budapest. The Hungarian ace is looking forward to competing in front of tens of thousands of adoring home town fans after he was sidelined in Windsor. His MXS-R was damaged during a photo shoot at Niagara Falls [...]

Arch Feels Bonhomme Hot On His Heels At Pivotal Budapest Race from AVIATION-NEWS by Rob Vogelaar
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Hannes Arch of Austria can feel Britain's Paul Bonhomme breathing down his neck as the Red Bull Air Race World Championship returns to Budapest on 19/20 August for what has often proven to be the pivotal race of the season. The winner of the race in the Hungarian capital has ended up [...]

Pictures of the Day - Wall Street Journal Blogs >>Austrian pilot Hannes Arch performed

The Palms to Pines airplane race from You Fly, Girl by Cathy Gale
Sadly, the Palms to Pines all-women airplane race didn't get a lot of coverage over the weekend. Yet, Fran Bera raced in it. Fran Bera! 84 years young. ...

The ultimate Oshkosh write-up from Letters from Flyover Country by Bob Collins
Over the years, I've seen tons of write-ups about Oshkosh, but none better than this one posted on Van's Air Force by Vlady Spassky. I may skip next year and just read his write-up; it's that good.

REMOS Used to Fly 292 Students at EAA Air Academy - AMTOnline.com
Each young pilot received a Young Eagles Certificate and a logbook recording their first flying lesson. In addition, 45 Canadian Cadets and 4 majors from ...

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Lonely Eagles ceremony recognizes fallen Tuskegee Airmen from Air Force Link Top Stories
Beside a folded flag, a single flame burned atop the table of honor before dozens who gathered to honor fallen Tuskegee Airmen in a ceremony here Aug. 7.
Part of the 38th Annual Tuskegee Airmen Inc., convention, the Lonely Eagles Ceremony memorialized air, ground and operations crew from the original Tuskegee Experiment.
While more than 10,000 African American military and civilian men and women were part of the original Tuskegee Experiment, only about 300 are known to survive today.
more...

Media Registration Available for AFA's Air & Space Conference - FOXBusiness
... columnist Charles Krauthammer -- War hero & ace Gen Johnny Alison -- The famed Doolittle Raiders -- The famed Tuskegee Airmen -- Air Force leaders, ...

Falmouth museum left astonished by Red Arrow capture - Falmouth Penryn Packet
Among the many incredible images taken of the Red Arrows during Falmouth Week few could have been more eye-popping than one taken by the webcam of the ...

Wayne Hagin flies upside down, Howie Rose does not - Newsday
During a Mets game, wfan's Wayne Hagin spoke at length about his lifelong love of air shows, and of once riding upside down with the Blue Angels. ...

First Motor Glider Flight from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)
I've always thought that motor gliders are cool. Really long wings. Crazy glide ratios. And engines. ...

First Glider Flight from Airspeed

Avcen Jetpod inventor killed in test flight crash from Engadget by Vladislav Savov
Here's a sobering reminder of the very real risks that people undertake in the name of science and progress. Michael Robert Dacre, the inventor and test pilot of the Jetpod flying taxi, has died in a crash during testing of his latest prototype. Reports from Malaysia indicate that the twin-engine aircraft went out of control shortly after takeoff before spiraling to the ground. It is unclear ...

Marion Airfolis to hold "Fly-In" - Marion Star
MARION — The Marion Airfoils, a radio-controlled model airplane club, will be holding a "Fly-In" from 10 am-3 pm on Saturday, August 29 at the club's ...

V Bombers (Vulcan, Victor and Valiant) from FenceCheck Forums
Closer is Better Gallery from FenceCheck Forums
Helsinki International Airshow Photos 2009 - Photography According ...
Plane Crazy Saturday A Success!!! from Wasabi Air Racing by Elliot "Stinky" Seguin
Military Aircraft at Little Rock National Airport from FenceCheck Forums
VIDEO & PICTURE: World's largest aircraft, An-225, emerges to set new lift record from Flight Image of the Day by Barbara Cockburn

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EAAC Free Unknowns Published from FAI Aerobatics Commission - CIVA - by Mike Heuer
The Contest Director of the European Advanced Aerobatic Championships, Stano Bajzik, in cooperation with Jury President Jiri Kobrle have announced that four "Free Unknown" sequences have been published for pilots to fly beginning tomorrow, 12 August, in Radom, Poland. The "Free Unknown" concept is new to Power aerobatics this year. Figures are selected by Teams, as in the past, but then sequences can then be submitted to the Jury, checked and published. Pilots can then choose from the available Free Unknowns. The four EAAC Free Unknowns are available below as attachments for download in PDF. EAAC pilots and officials have the day off today due to weather conditions in Poland.

Aresti Cup to be Presented this Month from FAI Aerobatics Commission - CIVA - by Mike Heuer
The Aresti CupThe Aresti CupThe 25th World Aerobatic Championships begins this month in Silverstone, United Kingdom and over 60 pilots will be competing to win aerobatics' most important award, the Aresti Cup.
The Aresti Cup, donated by Col. Jose L. Aresti of Spain to the FAI in the 1960's, is presented to the World Aerobatic Champion. The trophy was first presented in 1964 to Tomas Castaňo of Spain. ...

EAAC Continues -- First Unknown Completed from FAI Aerobatics Commission - CIVA - by Mike Heuer
The European Advanced Aerobatic Championships is on schedule with a day off set for Tuesday, 11 August due to rain in the Radom area.
Simon Fick of France now holds first place after the completion of two flight programmes. Fick flies the CAP 231, F-GVFF. ...
... The last programme of the Championships will be the Free Unknown, the first year this new programme has been tried at Power Championships. While these types of sequences have been flown for sometime in Glider competitions, it is new to the Power aerobatic world in 2009. Four countries submitted Free Unknown sequences. Pilots can choose from any of the four for their flights.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds come to Chicago from Notes from the field? by scottfmurphy
This year the Chicago Air and Water show will play host to the United States Air Force Demonstration Squadron known as the Thunderbirds. They arrived at Gary Airport this morning – Gary is where the Air show is staged every year. They'll be taking some much needed time off while in Chicago, and will begin practicing again on Friday. The team has made some interesting changes this year – to bolster the Air Force's "Total Force Initiative", they have taken on a member of the Air National Guard, and the Reserves. Maj Sean Gustafson has been a member of the USAF since his graduation from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Civil Engineering. Maj Gustafson is a reservist on military leave from his job with Delta Airlines. He is the first reserve officer to fly with the team in their 56 year history. Maj Gustafson has over 80 hours of combat experience in the F-16. I had a chance to ask Maj Gustafson a couple of questions (thanks to Ed Janz of Pixel Brothers for shooting this video):

Wings Over Wine Country Air Show from Technorati
The 2009 "Wings Over Wine Country" Airshow will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th, 2009, at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport. Air Show Admission Children under 6: Free Active duty service members with current militaryID card: Free Children 6-12... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The Salinas Airshow from Technorati
My dad's company has a couple of branches, and one is in Carmel. Last year I guess they had VIP Presidential passes to the Salinas airshow, and this year decided to do it again, only sans presidential passes and PLUS a private chalet. PLUS family members. So that is how I found myself at the international airshow featuring none other than the Blue Angels! The airshow is held (and has been held for the last 30 years) at the Salinas Airport. It seems pretty big for a municipal airport. I live ...

MAKS-2009 Air Show: Moscow on August 18-23, 2009! - Windows to Russia!
Windows to Russia!: MAKS-2009 Air Show: Moscow on August 18-23, 2009!, A Blog About Russia, with the thinkings of an American and his Russian wife over a cup of coffee and tea!

2009 Moscow Air Show by RADA LLC
Over 400 Russian companies will participate in the MAKS-2009 air show outside Moscow on August 18-23, according to the Federal Service on Military and Technical Cooperation. A total of 436 Russian organizations have filed applications for the air show, including 120 enterprises that will feature military products. Overall, 1,449 exhibits will be on display, including 470 full-scale models. MAKS bills itself as a demonstration of the advantages and development trends of Russian science and...

Vulcan cleared for rest of display season following landing gear inspection from Flightglobal Events
The UK's Vulcan to the Sky Trust has secured an extension to the approved number of cycles for its restored Cold War bomber XH558 ...

Classics at Famouth Week - Adventure Cornwall
The rest of the week's events include further racing classes, musical entertainment and a Red Arrows flypast. See www.falmouthweek.co.uk for more ...

Red Bull Air Race moves to Europe from Aviation.ca News
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship moves to Europe for the second half of the 2009 season on 19/20 August when 15 pilots will be back to battle it out in Budapest, Hungary. The Hungarian capital has become...

Heroes Among Us from Neptunus Lex
During a leadership and ethics class as a young midshipman I had the opportunity to view a video of Jeremiah Denton, a naval aviator shot down in Viet Nam who had the unenviable distinction of being the US serviceman with the longest time spent as a prisoner of war in enemy hands. The video had been made for propaganda purposes, with Denton asked to admit to "war crimes" – instead he answered, "I don't know what is happening now in Vietnam, because the only news sources I have are Vietnamese. But whatever the position of my government is, I believe in it, I support it, and I will support it as long as I live."
He did this while blinking the word "torture" in Morse code, in order to communicate the North Vietnamese standards of care. For his defiance, Denton spent four years in solitary confinement. Upon repatriation he spoke for his fellow POWs saying, "We are honored to have had the opportunity to serve our country under difficult circumstances. We are profoundly grateful to our Commander-in-Chief and to our nation for this day. God bless America."
Such examples are hard to live up to, but that's why we have heroes – to give us something to shoot for. ...

Aero-TV At Oshkosh 2009 REDUX: Amazing Flying Machine -- Wright 'B' Flyer from Aero-News Network
One Of The Aviation World's Iconic Designs Makes A Comeback 100 years... that's a fair piece of time when you look at any technology, these days, much less anything that flies. Thats said, a flyable replica Wright B Flyer was making the rounds of Oshkosh and threatening to, again, enjoy some air beneath its wings in celebration of the century milestone.

New Aviation Films Show the Filmmaking Has Definitely Changed - Autopia | Wired.com
Another film in production is 'A Pilot's Story' from Rico Sharqawi and Will Hawkins. The movie hopes to be the next big aviation documentary. The story is told from the pilot's perspective and they have interviewed a wide range of pilots from movie stars to air show performers to share their thoughts about what makes piloting an aircraft so magical. The movie is scheduled to be released next year.

LOST IN TIME: Will Supersonic Transport Make a Comeback? from Airline Reporter by David Parker Brown
British Airways Concorde landing at Heathrow in 2003.
When the TU-144 and Concorde first went into service in the 1970's , it was a time of aviation excitement. Both aircraft had the promise to completely revolutionize commercial transportation, providing speeds over twice the speed of sound (around 1100 mph vs 500-600 mph for other commercial airliners). Most thought the supersonic transport (SST) would replace other aircraft, to become the norm in general aviation. It was thought the sonic boom experienced when a jet goes over the sound barrier would become part of daily life, and people would be willing to live with them to have fast transportation. ...

1940 Air Terminal Museum, Wings & Wheels from The Adventures of Chopper Chick! by Desiree
I was recently contacted by PJ Gustafson the Wings & Wheels Coordinator for the 1940 Air Terminal Museum, cool sight by the way! I unfortunately won't be able to make it to their most recent event since I am out on contract until mid October, but here is some info I wanted to pass along to everyone from PJ.........

Last Female Space Shuttle Commander Leaves NASA from SPACE.com
Astronaut Pamela Melroy, the last-ever female space shuttle commander, is leaving NASA's spaceflying ranks for a new career in private industry.

Hoosier will pilot next shuttle mission from IndyStar.com - Top Stories
WASHINGTON -- A Hoosier will pilot the space shuttle Discovery's next mission to the International Space Station, NASA officials announced today.

Sea Fury by HENRY KISOR
After the war it was a popular competitor at the Reno air races. This example on the warbird line at Oshkosh this summer needed to have its unpainted exhaust guards polished (below) after every flight to remain shiny. Pentax K10D ...

Added pictures from the airshow at Jarlsberg to Flickr: by larspreben (Lars Preben Sørsdahl)
Aircraft Junk Yard by Michael
Seafair 2009 - Seattle - 07/31/09 from FenceCheck Forums
California International Airshow 2009 - Salinas - 08/08/09 from FenceCheck Forums
EAA AirVenture 2009 - Oshkosh - 07/27/09 from FenceCheck Forums
Blackpool air Show – more pictures « Blackpoolcam – Digital Pictures

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Homestead Air Reserve Base air show is making return in November - Pinecrest / Bays - MiamiHerald.com
Have you missed the rocket's red glare and the furious sound of military might in Homestead?
The personnel of the 482nd Fighter Wing haven't had an opportunity to showcase their base with an open house or air show since it was blasted by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
That's about to change...

Andersen to Host Air Show Sept. 30 from www.pacificnewscenter.com
Guam - Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, is hosting an open house and air show here Sept. 30, 2009. The show will feature performances by the Air Force Thunderbirds and, for the first time outside of the US, an aerial demonstration by an F-22 Raptor. More information will be posted on www.andersen.af.mil as it becomes available.
The air show will be open free of charge to the Guam community as a thank you to all whose support is absolutely essential to Team Andersen's mission success. Fun activities, delicious food and cultural displays are planned for the approximate 40,000 visitors expected to attend.

Blue Angels: Bombs Over Bellevue - The Andy Aupperlee Explosion 5000
The Blue Angels made their annual visit to Seattle last weekend as apart of the Seafair festivities. Even though this is my fourth summer in the Emerald City, I've never actually made it down to Lake Washington to watch their show. While working at Boeing Field last year, I saw the squad come in and take their customary parking space at the south end of the runway. Blue Angel fans camped out along the airfield waiting...

Blue Angels' Fat Albert carrier flies in Salinas Airshow - Santa Cruz Sentinel
The massive Blue Angels cargo carrier accelerates, and its passengers' backs are pressed firmly into their seats. Pilots Maj. Brandon Burks and Capt. ...

Video Episode - JATO Ride in Fat Albert from Airspeed
I was fortunate enough to get one of the last Jet-Assisted Take-Off ("JATO") rides in the Blue Angels' Marine-flown C-130, Fat Albert. The JATO bottles are getting more and more scarce and it's unlikely that there will be many more rides like this. ...

Lignano. Air Show is the tricolor of Arrows from Technorati
After a year of stop today is the traditional spectacle of the heavens. Opening with the paratroopers, it will be up at 18:10 hours the Pan 16, the Air show returns to the protagonist and Arrows are crazy beach LIGNANO. 16 hours. Scocca time X. It's all ready in Lignano Sabbiadoro, where the beach this afternoon will be an audience of the show waited more than ever by the fans of the National Acrobatic Patrol, which have been dry mouth in 2008, when the Arrows tricolori not performed ac...

Patrulla Águila - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia from en.wikipedia.org
Patrulla Águila ("Eagle Patrol") is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Spanish Air Force, based at San Javier airbase near La Manga, in the Murcia region of Spain. Flying 7 Casa C-101 Aviojets, they are the only team to use yellow smoke, and are also known for their formation landings.

Portugal Air Show 2009 Evora from Technorati
18 to 20 September will be days of riding a pair head to look at the sky Évora.O Portugal Air Show promises with great presence provides some of the best squads in view of the world: Patrol Aguila Spanish Air Force, Wings Portugal, Portugal rotors, Patrol of the Portuguese Air Force F16, etc ... It will be a good opportunity to see beautiful aircraft and make beautiful pictures (for those who like to photograph is always a very interesting reason to shoot)

A Pilot's Story from Fly Me Friendly by Falcon124
The latest trailer for A Pilot's Story is up on their site. All three trailers are there, so you should go over and check them out. The third trailer was first shown as part of the nightly entertainment at Oshkosh 2009 and it's wonderful.
I've been following the development of A Pilot's Story through a discussions, interviews and plugs on a number of aviation podcasts. Will Hawkins of the Pilot's Flight Podlog podcast and Rico Sharqawi have teamed up to form Wilco Films, an independent film company that, amongst other projects, is producing A Pilot's Story. ...

Oshkosh 2K9 from Patty Wagstaff
The theme of Oshkosh for me this year was "old friends." I can't remember appreciating the comfort of being with so many friends of longstanding as much as I have recently. I guess the other theme of Oshkosh was "rumours were flying!" The state of the aviation biz is so shifting and upset by the recession these days that everyone was talking about the changes. Who will survive and who won't. The aviation biz has always been survival of the fittest, but things are moving at a quicker pace than ever before. EAA is changing too ...

More OSH '09 Pix & Video from Pilots of America Message Board by Jay Honeck
I present, for your viewing pleasure, 200+ pix and several videos, all taken last week at Oshkosh Airventure 2009:
http://www.alexisparkinn.com/oshkosh_2009.htm
Included in this collection is exceedingly rare, uncut footage of Jay, Mary, and Brian Douglas singing karaoke at a semi-respectable Oshkosh bar...

Oshkosh video from Letters from Flyover Country by Bob Collins

A&S Interview: Brig. Gen. Iftach Spector - Air & Space Magazine
Brigadier General Iftach Spector is an Israel Air Force (IAF) ace with 12 kills to his credit, and an award-winning author of novels and memoirs. Until recently, though he had effectively retired from active duty, he continued to instruct flight students for the IAF. His latest book, Loud and Clear (Zenith, 2009), is both a memoir and a discussion of his views of how the Israel Defense Force, especially the Israel Air Force, fights wars. Aviation historian and author Peter B. Mersky interviewed Spector last May. Mersky's Israeli Fighter Aces (Specialty Press, 1997) was the first book-length history of this unique group of combat aviator ...

French Lessons - Air & Space Magazine
With their own country occupied by Germany, French air cadets came to Alabama to learn to fly. Vive la Dixie!

Air Show Favorites | Photo 04 from Technorati
Air Show Favorites | Photo 03 from Technorati
Air Show Favorites | Photo 02 from Technorati
This was taken from ISS as we were coming in to dock from Twitter / Astro_127
F-22 Raptor from FenceCheck Forums
A-10 Thunderbolt II / Warthog from FenceCheck Forums
The Biggest Little Airshow on Ford Island, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor by Gr8Trips_net (Weslink Travel)
F-22 Raptor Airshow Demo at Langley Air Force Base from Technorati
MiGs! from FenceCheck Forums
James May (Top Gear) Flies in a U-2 (Great footage) from Military Photos by Zoomie
California International Airshow 2009 - Salinas - 08/08/09 from FenceCheck Forums [Hey! That's Evan!]
F-22 Raptor at Farnborough Airshow 2008 from Technorati
Foreign MIG at Air Show from Technorati
Foreign MIG at Air Show Photo 02 from Technorati
Airframe in detail 001 Mig 21 by Gary Watson

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2009 SUCCESS LAYS GROUNDWORK FOR FUTURE OF EAA, AVIATION

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. - (Aug. 7, 2009) - The
success of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 not only meant continuing
strength and growth at what's known as "The World Greatest Aviation
Celebration," but created a positive spark for the entire aviation
community.

The 57th annual EAA fly-in convention was held July 27-August 2 at
Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, attracting more than 10,000
airplanes and a total attendance increase of 12 percent, to 578,000.
Often called "aviation's family reunion," EAA AirVenture brings together
the entire world of flight and welcomes aviation enthusiasts, businesses
and policymakers from around the globe.

"Although people may recall specific highlights during the week,
EAA AirVenture is also an accurate gauge of the current vitality and
mood within the aviation community and industry," said Tom Poberezny,
EAA president and AirVenture chairman, who earlier this week called
AirVenture 2009 "the best ever."

"We're pleased to note that aviation exhibitors reported solid to
outstanding business during the week, as Oshkosh served as aviation's
'stimulus program' that grew from the people involved instead of the
government. Just as important, the 'spirit of Oshkosh' excites and
motivates people regarding aviation and helps build momentum for the
future."

Several aircraft announcements and debuts took place at EAA
AirVenture, including aircraft from such established companies as Piper
and RotorWay International, as well as newer firms such as Tecnam,
Yuneec, and ICON. In addition, numerous companies announced new
aviation products and accessories during AirVenture week.

While the entire aviation community benefited from the success of
EAA AirVenture 2009, EAA's year-round programs and activities also
received a boost from the event's success. Proceeds from the annual
event are used for EAA's membership programs, government advocacy
efforts and youth aviation education activities.

"When times are tough, people make choices," Poberezny said.
"They choose the places and things that are most important to them and
this year, it was evident that Oshkosh is important to thousands of
people. This is the place where the entire spectrum of aviation, from
government policymakers and industry leaders to pilots and enthusiasts,
comes together to celebrate the world of flight and creates solutions to
our common challenges."

Several aviation organizations joined EAA and its National
Association of Flight Instructors affiliate in announcing the inaugural
"International Learn To Fly Day" scheduled for May 15, 2010. This day
will focus on introducing the world of flight to others and building the
pilot population, which has dwindled by 25 percent over the past quarter
century.

The nearly $4 million of site improvements introduced this year at
EAA AirVenture were also well-received by the huge crowds. The site
enhancements presented in 2009 were the first of many coming in future
years aimed at upgrading the grounds in a variety of areas to benefit
attendees, exhibitors and others.

"We were very pleased that the site improvements met with such
overwhelmingly positive reaction," Poberezny said. "The success of this
year's event allows EAA to look forward to more enhancements that will
make the Oshkosh experience even better."

Those projected improvements are scheduled to continue in all
areas of the AirVenture site over the upcoming year, with specific
details announced as they are finalized.

"2009 was a truly memorable year at Oshkosh, with the positive and
energetic attitude evident throughout the grounds," Poberezny said.
"The success this year will be seen as a turning point for aviation, EAA
and the unique event that is AirVenture."

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World's Greatest Aviation
Celebration and EAA's yearly membership convention. Additional EAA
AirVenture information is available online at www.airventure.org. For
more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA
(1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Instant updates are available at
http://twitter.com/EAAupdate.

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Blue Angels pilot has the right stuff - Monterey County Herald
Blue Angels pilot Lt. Mark Swinger talks in front of his F/A-18 Hornet, on Thursday at Salinas Municipal Airport. ...

Blue Angels to headline show - Register Pajaronian
Also performing in the California International Air Show will be Michael Goulian, former US National Aerobatic Champion and Red Bull Air Race pilot. ...
There, he saw the dynamic, improbable aeronautic stunts performed by the US Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. It was a moment that launched ...

Air Show Plans in Trumbull County - WYTV
If you are heading to the air show, make sure you park in the right lot. Most roads will be blocked and if you park on a road near the base you stand a good chance of getting your vehicle towed.

Airshow in Salinas: Blue Angels commander a 'Top Gun' guy - The Salinas Californian
Flying starts at 6 pm Besides the Blue Angels, Airshow fans can see the Wall of Fire; Robosaurus, the fire-breathing, car-eating mechanical behemoth; ...

Biggest Little Airshow on Ford Island from Technorati
Visitors to Ford Island will be greeted by the F-14 Tomcat on the tarmac and the SNJ-T 6 Texan Advanced Trainer plane in front of the red and white control tower as Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor presents the 2nd...

Red Arrows confirmed for this year's Duxford air show - Royston Crow
A spokesman for the museum said: "As ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom, the Red Arrows have completed over 4000 air displays ...

Lowestoft air show boosts attractions - The Lowestoft Journal
THE Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival has helped swell visitor numbers at two of the region's most popular attractions. Visitors to the air show who put ...

Eyes turn to the skies - Eastbourne Today
Insurance company TravelInsured.co.uk, based in Hastings, is sponsoring the Red Arrows flying display and Barratt Homes has also bagged a sponsorship ...

Airing colour in air show tower - Abbotsford Times
While Singleton recalled the memories of 40 years announcing the air show in what is now the Singleton Tower, his two colleagues have plenty of stories, ...

Weather will not ground air show, says president - Abbotsford Times
"We've been doing air show's with all kinds of weather for over 40 years, so this is no different." According to Environment Canada meteorologist David ...

Abbotsford International Airshow | Aug 7-9 |

Airshow boosts cadets' funds - Sunderland Echo
"We have had a presence at the airshow since it began 21 years ago," she said. "Apart from parades, members of the public don't often see the RAF in uniform ...

Impressive aviation at Duxford - Cambridge Evening News
And the Imperial War Museum has confirmed the Red Arrows will close the flying programme on the Saturday. As ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and ...

Wing cook-off supports air show - Windsor Star
Participants are expected to include the Canada's precision aerobatic team the Snowbirds and the SkyHawks parachute team, with the Canadian Forces centre ...

Fly In held in Three Forks - Montana's News Station
Pilots from all around the region are gathering in Three Forks this weekend for the annual fly in. This annual event is full of numerous fun activities, ...

Helena charities benefit from air show proceeds - Montana's News Station
Thanks to help from the community, two local charities are benefiting from the proceeds of this year's Helena Air Show. More than 35000 people attended the ...

Leap Frogs - Strategy Page
3, 2009) Retired Navy SEAL, James Woods, and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Issaiah Maring, assigned to the US Navy parachute team, the "leap frogs", ...

Warplane honors 3 aviators - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Don Ricci paints a kill symbol on an F-105 Thunderchief at the Pacific Coast Air Museum Thursday. The plane is being dedicated to Major Cliff Cushman, ...

Program flies vets to DC - Pekin Daily Times
He went down on a ship — the USS Indianapolis." At 16, Burton said he falsified his birth certificate to join the service at younger age than was allowed. ...

Oshkosh 2009 Award Winners from Another Time by Dan Linn
The 2009 Award winners are now posted on the AirVenture web site. Check them out here. Sounds like this was a good year for the P-40s. I read that 5 of the Curtiss fighters made the event. Al Sauer shot the beautiful nighttime shot of Ron Fagan's Grand Champion P-40E. Thanks to Al for letting me post the shot.

AirVenture 2009! – the Annual Event of a Lifetime from John and Martha King
airventure-oshkosh-09It's the event of a lifetime that happens every year. There is no other conference, convention, tradeshow or whatever you want to call it in any other industry or interest area that comes anywhere close to AirVenture.
EAA and AirVenture are all about engagement. Do you have a particular area of aviation that really turns you on? It's there. Interested in space? You got to see the White Knight 2 fly. Fascinated by the advances in airliners? You saw the huge Airbus 380 do multiple passes, then land and taxi up to the ramp to be available for tours. Interested in antique airplanes? Which one? It's there. Same with warbirds, aerobatic airplanes … you get the idea. ...

Canada Finds Wreck of U.S. Aircraft From World War II - NYTimes.com
Late one November afternoon in 1942, a seaplane belonging to the United States Army Air Corps made two attempts to take off in rough waters near the village of Longue Pointe de Mingan, Quebec. After a large wave opened a leak, the seaplane foundered and sank on the second try. Fishermen who rowed out to the scene rescued only four of the nine crew members.
On Thursday, Parks Canada, a government agency, said an underwater archaeology team had discovered the apparently intact wreck of what it believed to be that American aircraft.
"This plane is a testament to the collaboration between Canada and the U.S. during the Second World War," Christian Paradis, the federal minister of public works, said in a conference call with reporters. "We are committed to managing this site with dignity and respect to the lost American soldiers."

Shooting the Moon from Air & Space Magazine

XCOR X-Racer Videos | Universe Today
from Google Blog Search: "Rocket Racing" by Nancy Atkinson
The XCOR X-Racer Prototype, built for the Rocket Racing League was flown at the AirVenture 2008, and XCOR just released a couple of videos. This is an onboard.

This Is What It Feels Like To Fly In a U2 Spy Plane [Airplanes] from Gizmodo by Jesus Diaz
PopoutI love Top Gear, but when James May gets the opportunity to fly to the edge of space on board a U2 spy plane, my love turns to plain, absolute, complete, overwhelming hate. Bloody good video indeed.
The Lockheed U2 is an amazing plane, developed to spy enemy countries by the CIA and the United States Air Force. Flying at 70,000 feet, the U2 can fly day or night, rain or sun, photographing ground facilities on very short notice, something that satellites can't do. It was created in the 50s, flying for the first time in 1955, and despite some being shot down over the Soviet Union, Cuba, and China, the fleet is still in use today. In fact, the successful design outlasted the SR-71 and the secret A-12 CIA spy plane, and will keep flying till 2014 or even later. [Wikipedia] ...



Women Continue To Make Their Mark In Army Aviation - from Aero-News Network
Women Serving As Medevac Pilots, Maintenance Crew, And In Other Non-Combat Roles In southern Afghanistan, women serve on aircrews that provide medical evacuation throughout the combat zone. Company C, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, includes men and women among its aviators and medical specialists.

Hungarian Air Force Museum, Szolnok, Hungary 2-8-09. Blog visit/report by Gary Watson
About an hour and half from Budapest by train, is the City of Szolnok. Szolnok has an air force base on the outskirts of the city, to which can be found many great airframes to view. My reason for this visit was to link-up with a member of the museum staff, in order to try and take shots of Soviet writing on their Mig 23MLD in the hope that I could complete the decals on the Mig 23ML I have been painting at Newark of which just needs a few final touches toward...

Your Best Vapor Shot! from FenceCheck Forums
Bradford Beach Air Show - Summer 09 by jermbob (Jeremy Dahl)

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Blue Angels visit, inspire Lisbon High School students - SunJournal.com
14, members of the Blue Angels naval aviation team visited Lisbon High School in what was the first of many Academic Aspiration assemblies of the 2007-2008 ...

Salinas Hosts US Navy Week - KIONrightnow.com
To coincide with the California International Air show and the Blue Angels appearance, this week is also US Navy Week in Salinas. ...

Air Show Plans In Trumbull County - WYTV
And to make the trip to the air show easier, make sure you have your ticket with you and arrive early so you have plenty of time to get to the base.

Snowbirds fly for Big Valley - Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser
With an ejection seat problem behind them, Canada's famous Snowbirds were eager to take to the skies over Camrose this past Wednesday night. ..

Harbour closed for Snowbirds performance - Nanaimo News Bulletin
12) when the Canadian Snowbirds 431 Air Demonstration Squadron wing into town for an aerial demonstration over Nanaimo Harbour. ...

Red Arrows to perform at Shackerstone Family Festival - Coventry Telegraph
THE Red Arrows, one of the most famous air acrobatic teams in the world, will be entertaining above a village near Nuneaton next month. ...

Air show MAKS-2009 is preparing a surprise - Translator
In Zhukovskiy show the possibility of advanced helicopters, the Mi-28N «Night Hunter»
Summer program MAKS-2009 air show, which will be held in Zhukovsky near Moscow from 18 to 23 August, provides for the participation of pilotazhnikov Torzhka, which show the possibility of advanced helicopters, the Mi-28N «Night Hunter», writes Lenta.ru. As the Assistant Chief Air Force lieutenant colonel Vladimir Russia DRIK, in the MAX will also feature «Russian Knights» and «Strizh». However, in flight, published on the official website of MAX, the Mi-28N has said nothing. ...

The Challenge from Windsor International Air Show by Century of Flight

Brass Monkey 2009 from AeroHub
Welcome to the Nelson Aero Clubs annual Brass Monkey Fly-in.
This renowned event is held every year at the Lake Station Aerodrome (NZLE) in the breath taking Nelson Lakes National Park.
The Brass Monkey will be held on:
4-5-6 of September 2009 ...

Tail Dragger Day – Bridge Pa Aerodome from AeroHub by graeme
Sunday September 12 ...

B-17 To Take Flight Over Latrobe - KDKA
Read more in our Privacy Policy History buffs in Westmoreland County will have a chance to ride in a B-17 bomber this weekend at the Arnold Palmer Airport in Latrobe. History buffs in Westmoreland County will have a chance to ride in a B-17 bomber this ...

History in flight - Suffolk News-Herald
On it, among many other aviation style stickers, is one that reads "My other car is a B-17." For area residents, this weekend offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in Hill's other car. As part of a 50-city national tour, the Liberty Foundation has ...

Jessica Cox, Armless Pilot from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael
Airbus A380 Panoramic Flight Deck from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael

AirVenture Volunteer Honored with 09 Preston Little Award from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
EAA AirVenture- Stop and think about AirVenture as an aviation convention which draws about 580,000 people, lasts a week and is primarily outdoors. The EAA community has come together over 56 years to show and share their passion for aviation. Their spirit and dedication make the event more popular and successful each year. Over 4,000 volunteers are the glue that bonds the event and makes it all possible. Mostly EAA members, volunteers work tens of thousands of hours for AirVenture to be the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration.
To be a volunteer as part of AirVenture is an honor. Sharing responsibility, hard work and maintaining high standards with the team is completely gratifying. Personal rewards of working together as a group and building lasting friendships keep volunteers coming back year after year. ...

EAA, Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In in Colorado Sign New Sponsorhip Agreement to Begin in 2009 from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association
EAA and Colorado Sport Aviation Inc. have signed a new working agreement that brings higher visibility to the annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In and clearly defines EAAs role in the popular fly-in

AirVenture 2009! – the Annual Event of a Lifetime - The Kings
For those interested in how airplanes can be a tool to help the environment, Martha and I, along with Miles O'Brien, Patty Wagstaff and Rich Sugden, participated in a panel discussion after the showing of "Over Africa"—a movie about the Lindbergh Foundation's project to support the training of the pilots of the Kenya Wildlife Service. Patty started this outstanding program, and the rest of us were delighted to participate this year...

Red Bull Air Race Budapest: Perspectives of a Hometown Hero from Bleacher Report - Red Bull Air Race
The European rounds of the Red Bull Air Race will begin in a fortnight with Budapest being the first of the final three rounds followed by Porto, Portugal and Barcelona, Spain.
The Hungarian capital is the proverbial home to the sport and has hosted it ever since the inception of the Red Bull Air Race in 2003. For that, it has become the most prestigious race on the calendar.
Budapest is also home to the grandfather of the Red Bull Air Race, Peter Besenyei.
Besenyei is a world-renowned airshow pilot and was approached by Red Bull in 2001 to help develop a sport that would eventually become what is the Air Race today.
He has played an integral role in the development of the sport, such as helping out in developing the rules, help out with picking the most promising rookies for the next season, as well as being a competitor. ...

Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame has spoiled me - Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser
SNOWBIRDS A CLOSE SECOND: I never realized how spoiled I have become from the perspective of aviation. Since it's the 100th anniversary of the first powered ...

YouTube - redbaronsydney's Channel from www.youtube.com
During a flight for Dan's birthday in the Red Bull Stunt Plane he experienced G induced loss of conciseness or G-Loc as it is known. We hit about 8g during the turn and it just put Dan's lights out. He still had a great time

XCOR X-Racer videos from RLV and Space Transport News
Tailhooks from Neptunus Lex by lex