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Two Jet Teams Named as the Headline Acts for the 2011 Culpeper, Virginia Airfest - Michael Dale, director of The Culpeper Virginia Airfest announced today that the two headline acts for their October 15th Air Show have been selected | Nalls Aviation’sSEA HARRIER and “RED STAR and THE DRAGON” will take the lead rolls in their October 8th show.  Mike Dale, Culpeper Airfest Chairman, said he was delighted that the "Red Star and Dragon" jet team had agreed to come to Culpeper to perform in the Airfest Saturday October 8th.  Culpeper is going to enjoy one of the most exciting and innovative air show acts in the U.S. and we look forward to welcoming them into the Airfest community.  Combined with Art Nalls and his amazing jet – the Sea Harrier, we are expecting to present a wonderfully exciting air show to the Culpeper community.  For more info on these two exciting jet air show acts go to: RED STAR and THE DRAGON  www.jerrythejet.com -  NALLS AVIATION  www.nallsaviation.com - For more info on the entire show visit: www.culpeperairport.com

 

Cops take on plane crazy feat Quakers Hill Police haul a Hercules - Rouse Hill Times | Herculean strength was on display at the Royal Australian Air Force base at Richmond on the weekend, as 20 Quakers Hill police officers competed in the annual 2011 Plane Pull. The challenge for charity saw defence and emergency service personnel haul a ...

EAA 1929 Ford Trimotor Tour Stop in St. Louis Provides Fun for Everyone  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | There was fun for everyone during the EAA Ford Trimotor tour stop in St. Louis.  Thanks go out to the EAA Ford Trimotor team, EAA Chapter 64, the Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum and all of our visitors!  Here is a glimpse of what we experienced this weekend…

Les aventures de l'Ours from Apache Roll, le blog de la patrouille Breitling by Grifil:

Blue Angels Talk to Media Before NAS Oceana Air Show - Military & Aerospace Electronics … before the start of the 2011 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show, which ran through Sept. 25. Both pilots and enlisted crew members answered questions about what it's like to be part of the Blue Angels and offered advice for those who would like ...

CoolPix: Lady Luck B-25 At OSH11 Dawn Patrol - Wow!  by Martt | I know a great picture when I see it, but I have to work really hard sometimes to capture a great image. I've been working at it more lately, and with the recent upgrade to a Canon T3i camera, I'm trying to take everything up several levels. Ultimately, I hope to be able to create images that are compelling enough for some of y'all to consider buying high quality prints of them... AirPigz needs financial support! Anyway, this amazing picture that I took during a sunrise at Oshkosh 2011 is definitely moving in the right direction. What do you think? Please give me some feedback…

Today in Aviation History – September 27  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

Dago Red  from Moose Peterson Aviation Photography » Some will see the heading and hope it’s back but for the last few years, it has been missed at the Reno Air Races. The holder of speed records back in 1983 of 517.323, it has gone MIA. A modified P-51D Mustang, every year at Reno its name comes up among the old timers with longing which it were in the skies racing…

CAF’s Red, White & Loud To Take Part in “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration”

MIDLAND, TEXAS (March 24, 2011) – The world’s only flight-worthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI, and country music star/patriot Aaron Tippin will take the CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour to the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” EAA AirVenture July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

“We are thrilled to bring the CAF’s ‘Red, White & Loud Tour’ to EAA AirVenture. Country music star Aaron Tippin is a great supporter of our American troops and veterans, as well as the CAF and what we stand for, honoring American military aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance,” said Stephan Brown, CAF president/CEO. “Partnering with Aaron to create this tour has allowed the CAF to reach new audiences and we are excited to celebrate America’s freedom through song and the roaring radial engines of the world’s only flying B-29 at one of the greatest aviation events.”

On Saturday evening, July 30, Aaron will take to the stage for a unique performance of such songs as Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagles Fly, Kiss This and You’ve Got to Stand for Something. The concert will precede the widely popular Night Air Show and Daher-Socata Fireworks, capping a day filled with memorable attractions.

“After four years and countless of hours of work on behalf of our volunteer-members, the CAF is proud to see FIFI return to the skies,” said Brown. “There is no other event better than AirVenture to celebrate the world’s only flyable B-29’s new lease on life. While the CAF has participated in AirVenture for many years, it is exciting for FIFI to return after more than 15 years away from one of the most popular and well-attended aviation events in the world.”

“The addition of the B-29 to the lineup at EAA AirVenture 2011 further solidifies Oshkosh as the greatest aviation gathering point in the world,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman. “This legendary warbird represents the highest American bomber technology during World War II, and will be an integral piece of the festivities honoring those who served and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today.”

About EAA AirVenture:
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit http://www.eaa.org/. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.

About Aaron Tippin:
A highly experienced airman himself, Aaron soloed on his 16th birthday. He became a commercial multi-engine instrument-rated pilot by the age of 18 and is also helicopter-qualified. A certified aircraft and power plant mechanic, he owns a 1941 Stearman, a 1946 J3 Cub and 1959 Helio Curior--all in flying condition.

Over the past two decades, platinum recording artist Aaron Tippin has become one of the most recognizable and influential voices in country music. With 13 recorded CD’s to his name and more than 30 charted singles, he performs nearly 200 dates each year. For more, visit http://www.aarontippin.com/.

About the CAF’s B-29 Superfortress:
Late in 1974, the CAF's B-29 was christened FIFI and joined the other World War II fighters and bombers to preserve the memories and teach lessons of mankind's greatest war. In 2006, the B-29 was grounded by the CAF due to recurring engine trouble and after four grueling years of work by volunteer-members, FIFI returned to the skies in late 2010 with a new lease on life. She has been refitted with new custom built engines that are a combination of the R-3350-95W and R-3350-26WD engines. The re-engine project and subsequent return to flight is due in large part to the generosity of Jim Cavanaugh, founder of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas. For more information visit http://www.cafb29b24.org/.

About the CAF:
Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation. For more information, visit http://www.commemorativeairforce.org/ or call (432) 563-1000.

World's only airworthy B-29 'Superfortress' returning to EAA AirVenture in 2011

WWII bomber back in air after restoration, making first Oshkosh visit since 1995

      EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (March 23, 2011) — Flying again following a four-year renovation, the world’s only airworthy Boeing B-29 “Superfortress,” FIFI, is scheduled to make a much-anticipated appearance at EAA AirVenture 2011 on July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

      FIFI, which is owned by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) and is a part of its B-29/B-24 Squadron based in Addison, Texas, will arrive Tuesday, July 26, and stay through the event’s duration – joining hundreds of other warbirds on display at the 59th annual Fly-In Convention, known as “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.”

      The Boeing B-29 “Superfortress,” one of the greatest airplanes during the World War II era, is scheduled to fly during the afternoon air show on Friday, July 29, as part of the day-long veterans salute. FIFI last appeared at AirVenture in 1995.

      “The addition of the B-29 to the lineup at EAA AirVenture 2011 further solidifies Oshkosh as the greatest aviation gathering point in the world,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman. “This legendary warbird represents the highest American bomber technology during World War II, and will be an integral piece of the festivities honoring those who served and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today.”

      FIFI’s appearance also brings country music star and pilot Aaron Tippin to AirVenture 2011 for an evening concert on Saturday, July 30, as part of Commemorative Air Force’s “Red, White & Loud Tour.” The concert will precede the widely popular Night Air Show and Daher-Socata Fireworks, capping a day filled with memorable attractions. Tippin joins REO Speedwagon (Monday, July 25) and Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band (Friday, July 29) as musical acts confirmed for AirVenture 2011.

       “We are thrilled to bring the CAF’s ‘Red, White & Loud Tour’ to EAA AirVenture. Country music star Aaron Tippin is a great supporter of our American troops and veterans, as well as the CAF and what we stand for, honoring American military aviation through flight, exhibition, and remembrance,” said Stephan Brown, CAF president/CEO. “Partnering with Aaron to create this tour has allowed the CAF to reach new audiences and we are excited to celebrate America’s freedom through song and the roaring radial engines of the world’s only flying B-29 at one of the greatest aviation events.”

      Over the past four years, FIFI was refitted with custom-built engines – combining Wright R-3350-95W and R-3350-26WD powerplants – to replace the Wright R-3350-57AM engine in place since the early 1970s. The refit required reworking the engine mounts and some of the engine cowling. Mechanical difficulties prevented FIFI from making scheduled visits to AirVenture in 2005 and 2006.

       The Boeing B-29 “Superfortress,” which was first flown in 1942 and began active service in 1944, is perhaps best known as the aircraft from which the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. It was designed as a replacement for the older B-17s and B-24s, with longer range and greater bomb loads. The B-29 was also used in the Korean War in the early 1950s and was a staple of the U.S. Air Force until jet bombers began to appear in the late 1950s.

       This particular B-29 was saved from use as a ground target for weapons tests in the 1960s and first flown by the CAF in 1971. The B-29 was christened FIFI in 1974 in honor of the wife of Col. Victor N. Agather, who had been on the wartime development team for the aircraft and had been personally committed and involved with the airplane’s restoration in the early 1970s.

       Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of more than 150 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 73 units located in 27 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000.

      EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate

CAF’s Red, White & Loud to Land at Legends Over the Colorado Fly-In

MIDLAND, TEXAS (March 10, 2011) – The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Boeing B-29 Superfortress FIFI and country music star/patriot Aaron Tippin will land at the Legends Over the Colorado Fly-In on April 9-10 at Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona. The tour celebrates America’s freedom through song and the roaring radial engines of the world’s only flying B-29 Superfortress.

The CAF’s B-29 will arrive Thursday, April 7 to participate in the fly-in throughout the weekend. On Saturday, April 9 at 7 p.m., Aaron Tippin will take to the stage at the nearby Aquarius Casino Resort Outdoor Amphitheater for a unique performance of such songs as Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagles Fly, You’ve Got to Stand for Something, and Kiss This. The concert will begin with a fly-over of the CAF’s B-29 FIFI and other rare warbirds. Tickets are on sale now at www.aquariuscasinoresort.com

FIFI will be available for guided tours (small donation requested) and the public will also have an opportunity to purchase a ride in the Boeing B-29 Superfortress! Rides will be available beginning the afternoon of Thurs., April 7, through Sun. April 10, and can be purchased in advance by visiting www.cafb29b24.org.

"In our second year of Legends Over the Colorado we have added some of the most historic aircraft of the World War II era. To be able to say that the only flying B-29 in the world will be attending is a benchmark to say the least! From there we have added a collection of planes to complement FIFI that could only be described as AMAZING! We have a TBM Avenger, a Supermarine Spitfire, an authentic Japanese Zero, a P-51 Mustang, and the Flying Formation group out of Arizona,” said James Templeton, General Manager of Landmark Aviation at Laughlin-Bullhead Airport. “The fact that FIFI is flying today along with these other aircraft rich in history is a testament to the dedication of all involved who strive to maintain public awareness and appreciation for our history, our veterans and the aircraft that made it possible for us to be where we are today."

“The Commemorative Air Force is unique, we aren’t like other museums,” said CAF President/CEO Stephan Brown. “We start our engines, we fly our airplanes and we get loud, taking history to the public, not waiting for them to come to us. The Red, White and Loud Tour is an exciting opportunity for the CAF to continue doing what we do best, educating and reminding Americans of the cost of our freedom.”

About Legends Over the Colorado:

In addition to the planes, the event offers: photo opportunities with the Pinup Patriettes, Veterans Tribute Recording Studio, American Heroes Museum Exhibit, Food and Beverage and more. Free shuttle service is available from designated free parking areas near the airport and some casinos offer shuttles, too.

Information and tickets for Legends Over the Colorado are available at www.lotcflyin.org, the Laughlin Tourism Commission and the Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce. Advance tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12, and under age 5 are free. 

About Aaron Tippin:
A highly experienced airman himself, Aaron soloed on his 16th birthday.  He became a commercial multi-engine instrument-rated pilot by the age of 18 and is also helicopter-qualified. A certified aircraft and power plant mechanic, he owns a 1941 Stearman, a 1946 J3 Cub and 1959 Helio Curior--all in flying condition.

Over the past two decades, platinum recording artist Aaron Tippin has become one of the most recognizable and influential voices in country music. With 13 recorded CD’s to his name and more than 30 charted singles, he performs nearly 200 dates each year. For more, visit www.aarontippin.com.

About the CAF’s B-29 Superfortress: Late in 1974, the CAF's B-29 was christened FIFI and joined the other World War II fighters and bombers to preserve the memories and teach lessons of mankind's greatest war. In 2006, the B-29 was grounded by the CAF due to recurring engine trouble and after four grueling years of work by volunteer-members, FIFI returned to the skies in late 2010 with a new lease on life. She has been refitted with new custom built engines that are a combination of the R-3350-95W and R-3350-26WD engines. The re-engine project and subsequent return to flight is due in large part to the generosity of Jim Cavanaugh, founder of the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas.  For more information visit www.cafb29b24.org.

About the CAF: Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation. For more information, visit www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000.

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Military might part of Salinas air show - Monterey County Herald
"The show has grown over the years until now it's recognized as one of the best in the country," said Harry Wardwell, the air show executive director. Wardwell said the show, in its 29th year, has a different star each time.

Biggin Hill International Air Fair from Technorati
Every Year Biggin Hill seems to be very lucky with the weather and this year seemed to be no exception, Biggin on the Bump seemed to be in the middle of dense rain clouds and yet the sun was out for most of the the displays. The 2009 RAF Hawk Display Aircraft with a special colour scheme. As with most years there was a nice mix of both fast jets, warbirds and props. Unfortunately the show was hit by technical glitches with quite a few aircraft 'going tech' on each day, however with some...

Vulcan bomber cleared to join Cumbrian food festival air show - News & Star
By Safira Ali BRITAIN'S last air-worthy Vulcan bomber will be flying at the Whitehaven Food Festival tomorrow. There had been fears that the visit by Vulcan XH558 might have to be cancelled. ...

Airshow Performers Remember Chandy Clanton from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
EAA AirVenture- Chandy Clanton, 36 was to fly in Friday's, July 31 first all women airshow during AirVenture this year. But on Friday, July 10, while piloting her Zivko Edge 540 during a training flight near Tarkio, MO, Chandy crashed into a bean field and died instantly. All who knew and loved Chandy are grieving her loss.
She flew at the 2003 World Championships in Lakeland, Florida, where she was the youngest female pilot. Chandy won the Programme Q flight at the 2007 Championships in Granada, Spain. She was the only woman named to the 2003 "Stars of Tomorrow" program and has performed before hundreds of thousands of spectators at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh; she was the only "Stars" performer invited back for the 2004 and 2005 shows. Chandy was a gifted pilot who flew many types of aircraft including the Piper Cub, P-51 Mustang, Lear Jet, King Air, numerous light twins and countless high performance single engine airplanes. ...

wildfire 09 - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
During tests last wed an anomaly was uncovered(I believe tail incidence) that requires understanding before continuing with the testing. Not a serious issue ,may require moving tail incidence but will prevent completing test program before reno this year.For our supporters were sorry and keep the faith,this is really a huge undertaking
dave

Dago and the 3 km Speed Record - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
I see on the Dago Red website there are some new photos and notes...I was surprised to see in the "Note from Steve" that they intend to go for the 3 km speed record when she is flying again...Dago going faster will certainly make things interesting in the future....YIKES!!!

'Top Guns' receive awards at Tuskegee Airmen convention from AF.mil Photos
Col. John Montgomery (left) pauses for a photo with retired Lt. Col. James Harvey, retired Chief Master Sgt. Buford Johnson and Tuskegee Airmen Inc. President Russell Davis during the 60th anniversary recognition ceremony of the "Gunsmoke" competition for sharp shooters Aug. 6 at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas. The event occurred during the 38th annual TAI National Convention Aug. 6 through 9. Colonel Montgomery is the Range Wing commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

Uncontrolled Airspace #148 "You're not from around here" - Podcast
The boys are back safely from Oshkosh, they spend some time comparing notes on their trips home, and take one last look at this year's AirVenture. Plus they talk about green paint, big TFRs, planes with no rudder pedals, and run-ins with the man. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace, Episode #148 "You're not from around here"

Hangar Talk from The Girls With Wings Blog
Several of my twitter friends have made mention of the fading tradition of "hangar talk." Hangar talk is, as best as I can describe, an activity enjoyed by pilots just hanging out at the airport wherever they can plop a chair, drink coffee and share "there I was" stories to meet folks, build camaraderie, learn from each others' experiences, pick up "right seat" time, etc ...

Wings Miniature Aircraft Society to hold air show - KFDA
The event is Sunday, August 9th from 9 am until 5 pm at the Abernathy Aerodrome. The air show will celebrate military aviation of the past and present through a model air show. Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in free.

Red Bull Aerobatics from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael
James May & Lockheed U-2 TR-1B from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael [video]

Picture of the Week: AVweb's Flying Photography Showcase
One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor
Todd Louis Bohlman of Lemon Grove, California helps us back to form with a photo shot by Chuck Hlavec. That's Todd flying his '69 Citabria 7GCBC in a breakfast flight with a group he calls the "Ramona Gaggle." (Todd also gives shout-outs to Matt Hlavac in the photo plane and Dave Ledum, who remembered to bring along his camera.)

Wisconsin - Southern Wisconsin AirFEST 2009 - Janesville - 05/29/09 from FenceCheck Forums
PME LEGEND Brandfeature Gimli Air Cargo summer 2009 collection from Air Cargo Blog by admin [video]
Wisconsin - EAA AirVenture 2009 - Oshkosh - 07/27/09 from FenceCheck Forums

Photo by Marcin G. Dabrowski from JetPhotos Latest SC Photos
Yurgis Kairys show! Photo courtesy of Marcin G. Dabrowski Private Sukhoi Su-31 taken at Other Location - Polish Aviation Museum Krakow
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Columbia Air Show completes second day of events - Columbia Missourian, MO

BY John Springli COLUMBIA — Sunday was the second full day of the 21st annual Columbia Air Show at the Columbia Regional Airport. Spectators were treated to shows from the Canadian Armed Forces Skyhawk Parachute Team, who descended to the crowd after ...

Veteran at air show relives WW II training - Columbia Daily Tribune, MO
SALUTE TO VETERANS The AeroShell AT-6 Demonstration Team loops in formation during the Salute to Veterans Memorial Day Weekend Air Show Saturday at Columbia Regional Airport. By Janese Heavin Jim Wilson was seated on the ground as the World War II-era ...

Jones Beach air show a crowd pleaser - Newsday, NY

BY KEITH HERBERT | keith.herbert@newsday.com As an A-10 Thunderbolt fighter jet streaked above the Atlantic shoreline Saturday at the Jones Beach air show, Keith Johnson of Brooklyn held his camera to his eye and followed right along. ...

2009 ESL Air Show on tap - MPNnow.com, NY
The event features the Canadian Snowbirds, the premier demonstration and aerobatics team of the Canadian Forces Air Command. Advance adult tickets are available at all Wegman's locations and online at www.eslairshow.com with an added $1 convenience fee ...

Air shows offer cheap thrills - The Spokesman Review, WA

"Compared to other types of entertainment, air shows still represent a good value," said Bill Hamilton, general manager of the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, Calif., where paid attendance at the annual air show last weekend was 20000, ...

War birds swoop into the Bay Area, bring a touch of nostalgia to ... - Contra Costa Times, CA

The planes, a B-17, B-24 and P-51, flew into Livermore Municipal Airport on Sunday and will be in town through Tuesday. The rare World War II-era aircraft will be on display at the airport from 10 am to 4 pm today and Tuesday. The planes then will head ...

Thunderbirds airshow in Helena gets second wind after nearly ... - The Missoulian, MT

By EVE BYRON of the Helena Independent Record HELENA - It was touch and go for the past few days, but the decision was made Friday to go full speed ahead with Helena's Thunderbirds air show. Bill Beaman, the air show's treasurer, said tough economic ...

F-22 'Shows its Stuff' at Maxwell - Maxwell Gunter Dispatch, AL

The captain said the finale of the aerial demonstration is the heritage flight which includes the F-22, an F-16 Fighting Falcon and a World War II vintage P-51 Mustang flying in formation together. He said it is an "exciting sight," and the F-22 can ...

6th annual "Salute to the Troops" three-day show - The Desert Sun, CA

Other events begin at 10 am Details: The flower drop will be made at 1 pm by a B-25 Mitchell bomber to honor veterans who died defending the United States. White carnations will represent those who fought in World War I, World War II, the Korean War ...

SAVE THE SKYRAIDER! from Parrothead Jeff by Parrothead Jeff

I apologize for not posting this the first time I saw it, but thankfully loyal reader and commenter Kath emailed it to me and reminded me about it.

Here's the basics of the story - An American purchased a vintage aircraft from an owner in France. This aircraft is an AD-4N Skyraider. Skyraiders flew in both Korea and Vietnam where they proved to be invaluable due to their long loiter time and ability to get low and bring the hurt to the enemy, especially when it came time to protect downed airmen so that they could be rescued.

This is not something abnormal. Warbirds may be expensive, but the ones owned by civilians are unarmed and as harmless to the general public as a Cessna or any other civil aircraft.

That didn't stop the Department of Homeland security from seizing this aircraft almost immediately after it arrived in the U.S. ...

A Memorial Day Story From WWII from Airline Pilot Central Forums by vagabond

From Seattle Times:

It's hard to say which part of Joe Moser's story is most amazing:

Is it the fact that he bailed out of a flaming fighter plane over France in World War II and survived not only being shot down by Germans, but living 60 days in Buchenwald, a brutal Nazi concentration camp?

Or is it that he was spared from certain death by, of all people, officers of the German Luftwaffe, his sworn enemies? ...

Retired Cold War spy plane needs a new home - Statesman Journal, OR

Parties interested in acquiring the Montana plane include Oregon's Evergreen Air & Space Museum, which is affiliated with Evergreen International Aviation Inc. and has Hughes's Spruce Goose, the largest plane ever built. The curator of the museum in ...

Kraftei with stub wings - Google Translator

... The replica of a Messerschmitt Me 163, the first 1944 set up missiles deployable aircraft in the world, had in Manching (Upper Bavaria) stationed EADS Heritage Flight a real rarity for this weekend after flying Laucha brought.  ...

Review: An Aviation Film That's NotJust an Aviation Film from Av8rdan's World of Flying by Dan Pimentel

At it's very core, Monika Petrillo's film Flyabout is aimed squarely at pilots. Come on, what aviator wouldn't want to ride along on a 30-day circumnavigation of Australia in a flight of GA planes, chasing dreams, making lifelong acquaintances, and possibly dodging a few wayward kangaroos?

In this documentary – which premiered at the super-cool SXSW Film Festival in Austin in 2006 – Petrillo is a freshly-minted 25-year-old VFR pilot who embarks on a dream flight of a lifetime around the entire Australian continent. It is a film about a journey any GA pilot would cherish, so let's look at the synopsis from the flyaboutmovie.com site: ...

Dago Red has a new owner - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion

I was over at Hollister today to see parts of Dago Red depart for Chino today. I was told that Dago has been sold to Frank Taylor. Frank used to own her many years ago. The info I have heard is that Frank will race her but she may not be ready for 2009. I'm hearing that Skip Holms might be the new driver. Here are a few pictures I took just be for Dago left for Chino.

He kept saying, 'More, more' - Dubuque Telegraph Herald, IA

Cameron was one of three Hills & Dales residents afforded the opportunity Saturday to ride in the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program at the Dubuque Regional Airport. Young Eagles volunteer pilot Bill Fitch conducted three plane ...

New aviation college to fill need for maintenance engineers - Jamaica Gleaner

Aircraft to be used for flight training by the new Caribbean Aviation Training Centre. - Photo by Avia Collinder Instructors for the new Caribbean Aerospace College (CAC) in Kingston will complete their training and graduate at the end of this week, ...

USS Oriskany 1970 from Parrothead Jeff by Parrothead Jeff

I was cruising through YouTube when I found these three videos. I'm pretty sure they're just home movies that are now being shared with the world due to the invention of the Internet ...

California landing caps shuttle's Hubble mission - Reuters

By Steve Gorman EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - US space shuttle Atlantis capped an extended 13-day mission to rejuvenate the Hubble Space Telescope on Sunday with a flawless landing at Edwards Air Force base in California.

Atlantis safely lands in California from How I Am Becoming An Astronaut by Damaris B. Sarria

Shuttle touches down in California - Globe and Mail, Canada
The Atlantis crew returned with two Hubble instruments earmarked for the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum -- the telescope's wide-field camera, which took the first deep field image of a tiny sliver of sky to reveal a cornucopia of ancient objects and a ...

NASA Managers Praise the STS-125 Mission and Crew on Return at Edwards AFB Video from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
EDWARDS AFB CA- Before leaving Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base in California, Commander Scott Altman spoke for his crew to thank everyone for getting them safely back home.
"At last! I didn't realize it was going to be so hard to get back to the Earth, landing here just felt great to everybody," said Altman.
"We're all thrilled to have the mission complete and it was a testament to the teamwork and cooperation of folks all across the country."
The STS-125 astronauts will be honored with a welcome home ceremony that will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Houston's Ellington Field. ...

Picture of the Week: AVweb's Flying Photography Showcase from www.avweb.com

Smokin' Tailwheels in the Twilight

Sparky Barnes Sargent of Washington, Oklahoma kicks off this week's festivities and joins the select ranks of our two-time "POTW" winners. (Sparky took the top spot back in 2006 with a Sun 'n Fun photo that still makes us regret never making it out to the night-time air show.) ...

Awesome SR-71 video from Military Photos by Jµµso

Hollister - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion

Mitchell encounter - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion

Air racing 100 years today! - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion

Planes of Fame Airshow 2009 - Chino - 05/16/09 from FenceCheck Forums

Military Aircraft at Williams-Gateway Airport from FenceCheck Forums

Watsonville Fly-in & Air Show 2009 - Watsonville - 05/23/09 from FenceCheck Forums

Shuttleworth Collection May Evening display, 16th May 2009 from FenceCheck Forums

First pass of todays airshow photos : The Red Arrows  by dannynic (Danny Nicholson)

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Indy Transponder 24-MAR-09 1030z

European Airshow Council Convention 2009 by Flightline UK
From Thursday March 5th to Saturday March 7th the European Airshow Council organized its 14th Annual Convention in Hasselt (Belgium). With around 50 new delegates out of a total of 150 delegates from a large variety of countries the airshow industries once more showed that the EAC Convention is the first big rendezvous of the year in the European Airshow circuit.
100 YEARS OF AIRSHOWS - During this years’ EAC Convention all interested in the Airshow Industry, including Military and Civil Aviation Authorities, Performers, Organisers and Aerobatic Team representatives as well as Commentators and Journalists gathered in order to discuss standards of safety and excellence in the Airshow Industry. Participants from around the globe took advantage of the excellent networking opportunities offered by the EAC Convention. With delegates from across Europe and countries such as Argentina, Jordan and the West Coast of the USA, as well as a representative from the European Commission and the President of the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) the international scope of the EAC Convention was once more reaffirmed.

DAGORED NEWS from http://www.dagored.org/
Dream Machines, the new owners of Dago Red, have asked pilot Dan Martin and Merlin engine builder Mike Barrow to do a “nose to tail” inspection of the aircraft. With their help and the very talented crew of Dago, various components are being repaired or replaced. There are also many “secret” improvements that should help her stay in the front of the pack at the races. In addition to all of this, there will be a new paint scheme returning Dago to the more classic look of past years. The entire crew is working extremely hard on the aircraft, with the sole goal of bringing home another unlimited gold championship trophy!

Save a life, get discounted admission to the Air Zoo from airzoo.org by jmaclean
Every two seconds someone needs a blood transfusion in the United States—Michigan hospital patients alone use 2,000 units a day. While 75 percent of the U.S. population will have received a blood transfusion by the age of 75, only five percent of the population donates. On Thursday, April 9 from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. area residents can help alleviate the critical blood shortage by donating at the Air Zoo. In fact, in less than an hour, each blood donor could save as many as three lives. All blood donors must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and must have a photo ID or donor card present. It is not required that blood donors pay admission to the Air Zoo to donate blood that day. As an incentive, the Air Zoo will be giving those who donate during the Air Zoo’s blood drive a coupon good for up to $10 off admission. Volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood products for hospital patients in the United States. For more information about donating blood, please visit www.redcross.org or call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE. For more information about the Air Zoo, please call 269.382.6555.

T-38 Jets To Kick Start Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 At ... – PaddockTalk
Although a local group, they have played on plenty of big stages, opening for acts like Delbert McClinton, Aaron Tippin and Montgomery Gentry. TOYOTO AUTOGRAPH-ATHON: Almost a dozen Toyota drivers competing in the Kroger 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck ...

Spreading wings of freedom: Historic warbirds roost at Draughon ... - Temple Daily Telegram, TXby Dan Fearson Education Writer Dr. Matthew Furman had a once-in-a-lifetime experience Monday afternoon - and it had nothing to do with helping a patient. The King’s Daughters family physician flew in a P-51 Mustang, a fighter aircraft, ...

Aviators wanted: Pilots group seeks to replenish ranks - El Paso Times, TX
By Ramón Rentería / El Paso Times Now 88, Juan Provencio of El Paso recalled piloting a B-17 "Flying Fortress," like the one pictured, over Germany during World War II. He is a member of Maj. Gen. Franklin A. Nicholas Flight 24 Daedalians. ...

Almost 40 Years Later The BD-5 Still Looks Hot! from Airpigz Blog by Martt Clupper
I was a solid "A-" student in my school days, and I even got accepted to Purdue in engineering (but bailed at the last minute to become an airport bum instead). But I did get one "D" in my 8th grade history class. I bring this up cuz it strikes me funny that now that I'm an old crusty adult, I'm pretty much fascinated with most all things historical…

Easter Bunny arrives via helicopter By Janice Wood
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Ore., hosts its sixth annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza Saturday, April 4. The event will include the arrival of the Easter Bunny via helicopter, an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo and children’s Easter crafts. Read More→

2009 OC Airshow from Kings Media

2009 NY Airshow at Jones Beach from Kings Media

2009 Joint Services Open House from Kings Media

Above & Beyond: My Enemy, My Friend from Air & Space Magazine

The Hoot List from Air &Space Magazine

Enthusiasm soars with rocket group - Journal and Courier, IN
Rocket enthusiasts of all ages made the trip to a field near Ash Grove to launch several rockets with members of Tripoli Indiana, a rocketry club established in January. Vic Barlow, president of Tripoli Indiana, said the group mainly launches high ...

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Air show will go on: organizer - Brantford Expositor, Canada
The Brant United Way has withdrawn from the Brantford air show this year due to concerns about how proposed changes to the school year might affect the event. But event co-organizer Gary Surette said the Sept. 2 show will go on. ...

Aerobatics still crowd pleaser - Taranaki Daily News, New Zealand
Planes on show will include exact scale replicas of warbirds as well as several sport planes and gliders. Mr Baunton has a collection of 12 planes, but his favourite is a sport model which he uses to perform aerial tricks. "It is easy to manoeuvre in ...

Snowbirds on reconnaissance mission Monday - Orillia Packet & Times, Canada
Ahead of their June 24 show over Orillia, members of the Snowbirds aerial acrobatic team will be at the airport performing some pre-show scouting. "This is part of their pre-show protocol," said Ellen Cohen, a board member with the Community Foundation ...

Iconic B-17 Liberty Belle provides flight into history - GwinnettHerald.com, GA
by Hatcher Hurd When I received the opportunity to not only crawl around a restored World War II B-17 Flying Fortress bomber but actually go up for a ride, I naturally jumped at the chance. There were a lot of planes that flew in WWII, and the fighters ...

Fly with the brothers from AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points by Ian Twombly
The footage below is certainly something I've never seen, and I would venture to say 99 percent of other pilots haven't either. It dates back to 1909 when the Wright brothers did a demonstration in Italy. And while the Wrights had done this type of thing before in front of video cameras, the hosting Web site claims it's the first ever on-board aerial footage, and it's cool!
More than anything, I was struck at the pitch instability the aircraft possessed. Something tells me I would have been a goner had I flown that thing. ...

NEW Canadian Air & Space Museum "Takes Flight" - Market Wire (press release)
Today, the New Canadian Air and Space Museum (formerly the Toronto Aerospace Museum) unveiled a $2 million capital campaign and shared its plans for an exciting revitalization and expansion project that will showcase Canadian aerospace leadership and ...

Silver Dart makes aviation history - CBC.ca, Canada
He was the world's first aviation fatality. • After 46 successful flights, the Silver Dart met its end during a demonstration in Petawawa, Ont. for the Canadian military in August 1909. The plane landed awkwardly, flipped over, and was destroyed beyond ...

Canadian history flies on in Oakville North Oakville's Gerald ... - Oakville Today, Canada
The new Silver Dart was transported from AEA 2005's home in Welland, Ontario to the Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton for its inaugural flight. Haddon had the opportunity to watch the flight from the vantage point of a trailing helicopter. ...

Dago Red in wrecked condtion before being rebuilt - from www.aafo.com
On their website, there is a picture of Dago Red after it had crashed in 1970 and before it was rebuilt as Dago Red. Hard to believe it would be repaired in the condition it was in after being wrecked. Look at the chains that are being used to hold it down to the trailer. Those same chain tie downs are used to hold down wrecked/destroyed cars as they are being driven on flatbed trucks to the scrap metal yard. ...

Dago Red to Appear in Indianapolis - Indy Transponder
According to the Dago Red website - Indianapolis is a scheduled stop for the historic air racer!

Speckled Trout reeled in to new home from Air Force Link Top Stories
A Boeing KC-135, "Speckled Trout ," which served as the personal aircraft of every Air Force Chief of Staff since 1975, was moved from Kelly Field Annex, Texas, to its new home at the Lackland Training Annex here Feb. 15.
The move culminated a process that began after the historic aircraft arrived at Lackland this past June from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The plane was originally bound for the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, commonly known as "The Boneyard," in Arizona before being transferred to the 344th Training Squadron here.
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Gatow Air Museum, Germany. from avimuseumzone by WireFox
If your in Berlin, say for the ILA or visiting. Think about another aviation museum just on the outskirts of the City, in the form of the German Air Force Museum at Gatow. Once pre-war the opposite version of RAF Collage Cranwell, Gatow was the place for up and coming German 'Aces' in that, here is where they ended up. Gatow has however seen H.P Hastings, Tempests and many other types over the years, use this once busy airfield. Now home to the museum there, it once again becomes alive. I and Herbert Watson of Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, went there during our visit to the 2008 ILA. They have more or less everything 'Cold War' to see. Along with Me 163, 109, Fokker D7 right through to the Fulcrum. Free admission again at this museum, although they are pleased to except donation money from visitors, as it all helps keeping this fine, clean and tidy well stocked museum going. ...

Hero Rory's plane brave - The Sun, UK
And he fulfilled a dream by doing stomach-churning loops while fixed to a light aircraft in Cirencester, Gloucs. Page 3 girl Peta Todd, 21, also did a wing walk aided by The Sun and Team Guinot, which is seeking sponsors for its worldwide air shows.

Uncovering WW II bomber squadron details from Air Force Times - News
HOXIE, Kan. (AP) — When Joanne Emerick began researching her father's involvement in World War II, she did so hoping to satisfy her curiosity and provide her family with some insight into his war experiences.

Aviation History - Air Refueling the C-5, Part 2 from aroundthepattern.com by Tracy
This is the second half of a 2-part post on air refueling the Lockheed C-5 ...

It's The Airshow Announcer That Sets The Tone For An Entire Airshow - Aero News
Quick... name one of the most visible (if not audible) members of the average airshow. The pilots? The Volunteers? The Concessioners? Well, how about the Announcer? Without stirring and rapid-fire narrative, even the most exciting airshow can fall flat on its posterior...

Crop-dusters pose collision threat at California air base - SmartBrief, DC
A recent near-collision between a crop-duster and a Blue Angels jet at the naval base in El Centro, Calif., was just the latest of instances involving civilian aircraft venturing into the facility's restricted air space. Officials say crop-dusters have ...

Arthur Miller classic 'All My Sons' opens at Hilberry - Royal Oak Daily Tribune, MI
The Yankee Air Museum has donated to the Hilberry two tickets to fly in an authentic World War II B-25 Bomber. A silent auction will be held during the run of "All My Sons," with proceeds donated back to the suburban Detroit museum. ...

Help NASA name the next space station module from Air Force Link Top Stories
NASA is asking the public to help name the International Space Station's next module - a control tower for robotics in space and the world's ultimate observation deck. ...

More curious scheduling from Branson from Personal Spaceflight by Jeff Foust
Last week we noted that Richard Branson had a more ambitious schedule for Virgin Galactic than company officials have recently stated, claiming that "Virgin Galactic will take off in November". That statement, made in Boston last week, doesn't appear to be an isolated incident. ...

National Engineer's Week from How I Am Becoming An Astronaut by Damaris B. Sarria
This week was National Engineer's Week (Feb. 16 – Feb 20). The purpose of celebrating National Engineers Week is to promote engineering principles and innovative ways to teach math and science to students of all ages. Also, companies host events for employees as well! On Wednesday Boeing held a Bottle Rocket Contest for employees. I didn't have string at home for my parachute so I used dental floss which held up really well (Minty smell too!!)!! We all had a lot of fun with the construction of the rockets as well as the launching!

USAir 1549 Flight Path Simulation - from Airline Pilot Central Forums by WindSandStars
Hey guys, not sure if this has been posted already, but there is an interesting simulation of flight 1549. It takes a good 2 minutes to load, but the link works.
Hudson River Landing Simulation
Not sure where PASSUR/AGI got the data from, but this looks like a lot of effort was put into it.
Thought you all would be interested.

Get a Ride in the Back Seat from Let's Go Flying by Steve Tupper

Bell X-1 and Spaceship One both pretty small aircraft by FoxWhisperer (FoxWhisperer)
Really bizarre, humongous plane from Dick's Rocket Dungeon by Dick
hey man nice shot: (red bull air race) by estherrudolph (Twitter)

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