Showing posts with label Jon Melby. Show all posts
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Thursday, March 6, 2014

U.S. Air Force Parachute Team “Wings of Blue” Joins the Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival Lineup

Truckee/North Lake Tahoe, Calif. – March 5, 2014 – The United States Air Force Parachute Team http://truckeetahoeairshow.com/
“Wings of Blue” will mesmerize Truckee Tahoe AirShow attendees with the team’s intricate aerial skills using flags and color filled smoke grenades on July 12 at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

The selection process to confirm “Wings of Blue” at an event is highly competitive. The team’s awe-inspiring and precise performance features jumpers who fly streamers, smoke canisters and carry game balls. A true crowd pleaser is their flying of a massive 800 square foot American Flag to open high profile events like air shows throughout the world and professional sporting events such as the Rose Bowl and NFL and MLB games. They also open for all Air Force Academy sporting events. In addition, “Wings of Blue” have appeared on the international scene performing in Chile, Japan, Spain and the United Kingdom.

“Due to the  limited number of military performances at air shows scheduled this year, we are thrilled to present the United States Air Force Parachute Team ‘Wings of Blue’ who represent  over 200,000 active duty airmen serving around the world,” said Tim LoDolce, chairman, Truckee Tahoe AirShow. “To be chosen by ‘Wings of Blue’ to perform at our air show is a great honor, as we know the selection process is extremely competitive.”

Each "Wings of Blue" demonstration team is composed of highly qualified United States Air Force Academy Cadet jumpers and the 98th Flying Training Squadron. Team members are hand-selected based on their abilities to represent the Air Force Academy and the Armed Forces. They receive abundant training on free-fall and canopy flying, smoke systems, flag systems and formation flying maneuvers. Additionally, “Wings of Blue” members train rigorously to accurately land on target at the show venue, as well as obtaining many practice jumps into football stadiums to prepare for major sporting events.

“Keeping with this year’s AirShow theme, ‘Women in Aviation’, ‘Wings of Blue’ has confirmed the participation of numerous females coming as part of its parachute team. They will pilot, co-pilot, narrate and jump,” noted LoDolce. “Their show will certainly be something that this year’s attendees will remember for a long time.”

In addition to “Wings of Blue”, the AirShow will feature National Hall of Famer, Patty Wagstaff; Showmanship Award winner and Jelly Belly sponsored Kent Pietsch along with world-renowned performers Dan Buchannan, Jon Melby, the RedStar Formation Team and The OV-10 Bronco flying performance.

Festival activities will include a Vendor Village, static aircraft displays with pilot docents, a Kids’ Zone and a food and beer garden. More details and newly committed attractions can be found at www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.

The pre-event Friday, July 11 Honorary Dinner under the stars at the Airport will feature, just for ticket holders, a “teaser” air show from the U.S. Air Force Parachute Team “Wings of Blue”, and highlighted aerobatic performers Kent Pietsch, Dan Buchanan and the famous Patty Wagstaff. Keynote Speaker, Wagstaff, a six-time recipient of the “First Lady of Aerobatics” Betty Skelton Award and world-renowned performer will address guests with a presentation on women in aviation. The evening will also include a catered dinner by Mountain Magic Catering, a silent auction by the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, a no-host bar, live music and much more. Dinner cost is $50 per person. Tickets go on sale May 12 at the Truckee Tahoe Airport or online at www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.

Major sponsors to date include Truckee Tahoe Airport District, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation, Suddenlink, Sierra Sun and The Weekly.

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District is the “Golden Wings” sponsor of the 2014 TTAS&FF fundraising event, funding all operational costs associated with the event as a gift to its community. Three non-profit organizations and their volunteers make the event come to life while raising money for children’s scholarships and various programs. All proceeds from sponsorships, vendor fees, pre-event dinner ticket sales and food and beverage sales go directly to local youth. The three non-profit organizations include The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) local Chapter 1073, KidZone Museum and the Truckee Optimist Club.

For more information and updates about the 2014 Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival, please visit www.truckeetahoeairshow.com  and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/truckeetahoeairshow.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Free Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival Contracts Top Air Show Performers for 2014 “Women in Aviation” Themed Event

Saturday, July 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Truckee Tahoe Airport
Free Admission; Free Parking


Truckee/North Lake Tahoe, Calif. – February 5, 2014 – Some of the world’s top air show performers have committed to perform at the 2014 Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival (TTAS&FF), including three-time national Aerobatic Champion and National Aviation Hall of Fame member, Patty Wagstaff. Immediately following Wagstaff’s commitment to perform, show coordinators themed the 2014 event “Women in Aviation”.

Featured women in aviation will include the AirShow’s Grand Marshal, Truckee local Sandy Wiederkeh. Her extensive aviation background includes being a Retired Flying Tiger/Fed Ex captain, holding helicopter and glider ratings and logging hundreds, if not thousands, of skydiving jumps. AirShow speaker forums and vendor booths will feature local women aviation clubs and women aviation authors such as Jeane Sloan, author of “She Flew Bombers”. Highlighted aerobatic performers for this year include Dan Buchannan; Jon Melby; Kent Pietsch, Patty Wagstaff and the RedStar Formation Team.

“Now in its third year since a 16 year hiatus, the Truckee Tahoe AirShow is getting more world-renowned pilots involved in our free event,” said Tim LoDolce, president, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1073 and AirShow Chairman. “I believe we are getting great interest from some of the finest performers because Tahoe is a gorgeous place to fly; and all event proceeds from sponsorships, vendor booth fees, food sales and other miscellaneous items go to local youth organizations,” added LoDolce. “It’s a great cause to get involved with.”

The Truckee Tahoe Airport is the “Golden Wings” sponsor of the 2014 TTAS&FF fundraising event, funding all operational costs associated with the event as a gift to its community. Three non-profit organizations and their volunteers make the event come to life while raising money for children’s scholarships and various programs. All proceeds from sponsorships, vendor fees, pre-event dinner ticket sales and food and beverage sales go directly to local youth. The three non-profit organizations include The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) local Chapter 1073, KidZone Museum and the Truckee Optimist Club.

Here’s a glimpse of the 2014 committed aerobatic pilots:

Patty Wagstaff flies an Extra 300S. Made in Germany, the plane combines superb quality and maximum performance that exceeds most fighter aircraft. Wagstaff is recognized as one the most decorated aerobatic pilots in American history. She is a six-time recipient of the “First Lady of Aerobatics” Betty Skelton Award. As a low-level performer, she captives audiences with her creative competition-style and hard-core unlimited aerobatics, including an inverted ribbon pickup.

Dan Buchanan, who flies a NorthWing designed hang glider, has often been heard saying, “I can’t walk, so I fly.” Six months after an accident that left Buchanan unable to ever walk, he started to fly again. In his performance he launches his hang glider from a moving winch trailer, driving down the runway at about 35mph with a flag, streamers with bright orange smoke trailing. He’s “one of the few performers who has been able to add magic to powerless flight, and he has done so through his ability as a showman,” noted Dave Weiman, founder & former publisher, World Airshow News.

Jon Melby’s aircraft is an awesome looking black and yellow factory Pitts “Muscle” Bi-Plane. There are only two factory-built S-1-11B aircraft flying in the world today. The bi-plane has a classic look like that of an era long gone. Melby’s aggressive performance style in the sky keeps the audience in awe. On the ground, he really enjoys mingling with the crowd and signing autographs.

Kent Pietsch, flying an Interstate Cadet Airplane, executes three different acts that leave spectators mesmerized. The dead-stick (turning the engine off) routine from 6,000 feet and a rooftop landing on a moving RV engage spectators, but this courageous pilot is best known for a comedy act that features a detached aileron (wing flap) and a mesmerizing wingtip-scraping pass down the runway.

RedStar Formation Team, a spectacular show pleaser for the past two years, is a Precision Warbird Mass Formation Display Team. Demonstrations are non-aerobatic and display the precision flying capabilities of the RedStar Pilots Association (RPA) formation of qualified pilots. The Team is actually comprised of several teams across the United States, staffed by FAA qualified warbird formation pilots who have been trained and evaluated to the standards of the RPA.

The OV-10 Bronco flying performance captivates spectators with its white shark teeth painted across its front. The North American Aviation Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter-insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to three tons of external munitions and loiter for three or more hours. The aircraft is kept at Cactus Air Force, LLC, a privately owned and operated military aircraft and vehicle museum located in Carson City, Nevada. It will also be on static display at the air show.

“With the 2013 attendance estimated at over 16,000, we feel confident that we have room to grow, and that our show line-up, along with festival activities will appeal to all ages,” said LoDolce.

The big day and what more to expect – Saturday, July 12, 2014

Back by popular demand, scheduled speakers’ forums throughout the day give people a chance to meet up close and personal with big name aerobatic performers and published aviation authors.

Free flights for kids from the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1073 will happen this year on Sunday, July 13. Sign up in advance on Saturday at the AirShow in the EAA Building.

Other highlights include the Reno Radio Club Radio Aircraft Demonstrations throughout the day. “These radio-controlled aircraft are giant scale planes,” notes LoDolce. “We’re thrilled to have another fascinating element added to our AirShow this year.” The AMA Chartered Reno Radio Control Club (RRCC) was established in 1965 to promote and enhance the hobby of RC flying, including gas and electric airplanes, helicopters and gliders.

Festival activities will include a Vendor Village, static aircraft displays with pilot docents, a Kid’s Zone and a food and beer garden. More details and newly committed attractions can be found at www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.

The pre-event Friday, July 11 Honorary Dinner, under the stars at the Airport, will feature Keynote Speaker, Patty Wagstaff, a six-time recipient of the “First Lady of Aerobatics” Betty Skelton Award and world-renowned aerobatic performer. The evening includes, just for ticket holders, a “Teaser” air show prior to dinner, a silent auction by the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, a no-host bar, catered dinner by Mountain Magic Catering and much more. Dinner cost is $50 per person. Tickets go on sale May 12 at the Truckee Tahoe Airport or online at www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.

Major sponsors to date include Truckee Tahoe Airport, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation, Suddenlink, Sierra Sun and The Weekly.

For more information and updates about the 2014 Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival, please visit www.truckeetahoeairshow.com  and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/truckeetahoeairfair.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

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Homestead air show will showcase the Air Reserve Base - MiamiHerald.com | The thunderous roar of the United States Air Force Thunderbird's F-16 demonstration team will be tearing through the skies over Homestead Air reserve Base during the 2012 Wings Over Homestead Air Show, Nov 3 & 4. The event is a free family event and ...

Air Force Thunderbird Pilot Making History - NBC 6 Miami | “I joined the Reserves not knowing that I would ever be able to be a Thunderbird one day, but the opportunity presented itself to me about a year and a half ago and I'm really proud to be here,” she said. Jenson is what they call “Thunderbird 3.” She ...

Record Opening Day, 500-Plus Aircraft Highlight 40th Copperstate from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | The 40th annual Copperstate Fly-In Aviation Expo enjoyed a larger-than-expected turnout of aircraft, great weather, and a good gate attendance last weekend at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport in Arizona. The fly-in started with a bang on Thursday with the largest number of aircraft and attendees in the fly-in's eight years at Casa Grande. The ideal weather continued through the weekend and more than 500 aircraft of all varieties participated.

Air show featuring aerobatic pilots coming to Thermal airport Saturday - Southwest Riverside News Network | The free show, which starts at 9 a.m., will feature performances by well-known aerobatic pilots,
including Melissa Pemberton, Tim Weber, Sean Tucker and Jon Melby. Vintage, military and civilian aircraft will be on display, including a Boeing C-17 ...

Local aerobatic daredevil GOES GLOBAL - Albuquerque Journal | Bob Carlton's aerobatic antics have earned him a pivotal role in a Nov. 10 anniversary bash in Kuwait to celebrate the 50th year of that country's constitution. Carlton, who performs nighttime aerial fireworks shows worldwide, has been contracted to ...

Pumpkins taken to a new level - KSDK | Pumpkins were taken to a different level Saturday in Portage de Sioux. Pumpkins were dropped from a B-25, and were filled with flour for a bit more drama. This is the fourth year for the pumpkin ...

WWII navigator supported wife's efforts at VA - Tribune-Review | As an Army Air Corps navigator aboard a B-17 bomber during World War II, Vincent Holden completed 34 missions over the Rhineland, Ardennes and central Europe. His expertise earned him an Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr. Holden's neighbor in ...

Lunchbox show explores the unreal part of Amelia Earhart legend - Calgary Herald | Hence, the title of Heiti's play — Aviatrix, an Unreal Story of Amelia Earhart. Rather than starting at the beginning, and doing his best to recreate the facts about what we know of the life of Earhart, Heiti starts his play at the moment of her ...

Restoring WWII aircraft - The Lawton Constitution | The Commemorative Air Force, Spirit of Tulsa Squadron, is hosting a fundraiser Nov. 10 at Tulsa Tech that will help them support their work to remember the veterans of World War II. For 13 years now, this organization has been working to restore World ...

October and November Chapter Newsletters from Antique Airfield News | There's lots of interesting content here, here are a few teasers (you'll need to figure out which newsletter they're in): From Pat Schmitz's first trip to Blakesburg report: "The atmosphere, and people of this fly in, was fantastic and we enjoyed every part of it. Just to spend the night, and wake up to the “Field of Dreams” with all the marvelous...

Blakesburg Fly-In Article in Pacific Flyer from Antique Airfield News | Gilles Auliard, longtime photographer at Blakesburg, also penned an article on the Blakesburg fly-in in the latest issue of Pacific Flyer.... Other Posts: Gone West Memorial for Bill Tinkler, Pumpkin Drop at Antique Airfield This Saturday, Scenes from a Warner Overhaul Part 1

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Lindbergh Foundation Announces Aviation Green Alliance Awareness Campaign from Aero-News Network | Campaign Will Run Five Month Informational Ad Series On Tuesday the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation announced that its Aviation Green Alliance is running a five month awareness campaign to highlight advances in green aviation. The campaign, which will be carried in most major aviation publications, begins this month with an informational ad about API’s Joe Clark and his company’s Blended Winglet technology.

Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum Hosts Air Fair - Precinct Reporter Group | Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum in Compton was the scene of an unusual sight over the weekend as it hosted a youth air fair. The purpose was the motivation of the area's youth to experience the joy of aviation. Students had an. opportunity to display ...

Taking Flight - Jamestown Post Journal | In a partnership spanning decades, the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum and Jamestown Community College are offering a program to students interested in all things aircraft. The program - called Student Exploratory Aircraft Mechanics - is funded by the ...

Star Wars? Whatever... I Just Found Out The Rocketeer Might Return! from AirPigz by Martt | I had a brush with Art Deco tonight (the 1930's graphic style not some guy named Art) and that pretty
quickly drove me back into the arm of the Rocketeer. That Disney film from 1991 is still one of my all time favorites... tho I realized when I hopped into youtube for a little visual stimulation Rocketeer style that I haven't actually watched the film for several years now. That's gonna change real soon! I was a little surprised that the entire film can be watched at youtube in a string of just-under-10-minute-segments (wait till Mickey finds out about that!) - so I watched the first segment... wow I love that film! Any movie that shows me Miss Los Angeles, the Gee Bee Z, AND a Travel Air Mystery Ship all in the first 2 minutes pretty much owns my heart!...

Episode 221 – Airplane Geeks vs Sandy | The weather spawned by Hurricane Sandy took out David and Max, although Rob was comfortably situated in Orlando, Florida for the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention. Not wanting to leave you without an episode for the week,we gathered up what we could and produced this “mini-episode.” We have David’s interview...

Monday, August 6, 2012

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Thunder Over Michigan Airshow draws thousands - The Detroit News | Thousands of people turned out Sunday at Willow Run Airport to see the airplane pilots perform jaw-dropping stunts and both new and historic aviation at the Thunder Over Michigan Airshow. When Kevin Watkins attended Eastern Michigan University,...

WWII planes roar again at Yankee Air Museum air show - Detroit Free Press | "That's what makes this show special every year -- the number of planes they bring in from all over," Dabrowski, 70, said as he watched Thunder Over Michigan, the annual air show sponsored by the Yankee Air Museum. The two-day show resumes 10 a.m.-5...

Great New England Air Show wraps up - WWLP 22News | CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The last plane has landed and the show is over at Westover Air Reserve Base, but what a fun and successful weekend it was attracting more than 200000 visitors during this weekend. The fifth heat wave of the summer still ...

Jon Melby & Melissa Pemberton Aerobatics from TAKEOFF TUBE  | Melissa Pemberton and Jon Melby wowed the crowds during the Great Park Air Show as they performed a dual aerobatic routine in the skys above the former El Toro Marine Corps Airbase. Jon and Melissa allowed...

Canadian SkyHawks Parachute Team joins line-up for Ninth Annual Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” from Atlantic City Plugged In | Once again making the Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” an international show, the Canadian Skyhawks Parachute Team have joined the current line-up of American military and civilian pilots.  The SkyHawks have proudly represented Canada for 40 years showcasing the professionalism, dedication and teamwork it takes to be a part of the Canadian Forces. Their exciting and thrilling performance will be performed at over 30 events across North America including Atlantic City’s Airshow. Last year’s international team was the Brazilian Esquadrilha da Fumaca or “Smoke Squadron” team....

The performance of the Tricolour Arrows in Senigallia - PHOTOS and VIDEOS - Senigallianotizie.it | Everything to make a backdrop to the long-awaited Tricolour Arrows, who gave a fine display in the sky over Senigallia, competing in all the acrobatic best known, with large tricolor, hearts and flowers drawn in the air, for a show ...

The Patrouille de France Varetz Sunday - France 3 | This is a birthday and especially a tribute which was celebrated throughout the weekend in Varetz in Corrèze. Tribute to the pioneers of aviation, who in 1912 participated in Correze on the site a major air show. 30 000 people had...

Eastbourne airshow fundraising spectator plea - BBC News | Up to 500000 people attend the event, which claims to be the world's biggest free seafront airshow in the world. Marco Giorgi, of Eastbourne Hospitality Association, wants people to donate £1 to help fund the show which has previously struggled ...

Racing pilot shares airplane with locals - Enterprise-Record | Phillipson, 33, spent a good portion of Saturday at the Chico Air Museum to show his plane named Outrageous, a Formula 1 plane he leased to compete in the National Championship Air races in Reno from Sept. 12-16. The Cassutt home-built plane with a ...

Sporty’s reaches another milestone from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Every Saturday, rain or shine, summer or winter since 1992, Sporty's local and transient customers gather for free hot dogs at noon. The only change is whether the hot dogs are served inside or outside. A few days before EAA AirVenture 2012 began, Sporty's served its 200,000 hot dog to Ian Seager, publisher of the British aviation magazine Flyer. Seager had flown his Cessna 182 across the Atlantic and made a stop at Clermont County/Sporty's Airport (I69) on his way to AirVenture in Oshkosh.

Colombian DC-3 Daredevil Pilots from TAKEOFF TUBE | Colombian DC-3 Daredevil Pilots brave one of the world's most perilous air routes to deliver supplies, passengers and goods to villagers deep in the heart of Amazon.

Handley Page V/1500 with folded wings from Planeshots

The story behind this stunning B-1 photo: “RAMA 81 Heavy” across the pond from David Cenciotti's weblog | It shows a B-1B as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The aircraft (#85-0064) had taken off from RAF Mildenhall as “Rama 81 Heavy” along with Quid 63, an accompanying tanker of the local-based 100th Air Refueling Wing....

Underwater wreckage could provide answer to missing-plane mystery - CNN | Divers will be working this weekend to see if debris found on the ocean floor of St. Augustine, Florida, is from a plane missing for 16 years.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

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First human-powered aircraft achieves sustained flight – Sify | First human-powered aircraft with flapping wings made aviation history by flying continuously for almost 20 seconds. University of Toronto's "Snowbird" ...

Thrill of a part-time job - Kansas.com | Pilot John Klatt takes the Wichita Eagle's Jill Erickson for a high performance Aerobatic flight northwest of Wichita on Wednesday. (Sept. ...

US National Aerobatics Competition at the North Texas Regional Airport – KTEN | The Eagle Sport Aviation Club was created in 1999 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Group members say they started the group to help others discover the pleasures ...

Air Racin' - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion from http://www.aafo.com/ All Air Racin' All the time! Unregistered visitors: this forum is open for your reading enjoyment. We invite you to join so you can enjoy the full features of this system. Including file uploads, event calender, private messages and more. Lots of golden nuggets for those willing to dig a bit!

Reno 2010 Photo Round-Up- Anything Goes! - ASB.TV Community from http://www.asb.tv/ Reno 2010 Photo Round-Up- Anything Goes!, Images of the Reno Air Races and Airshow

Rockford AirFest attendance proves difficult to tally - Rockford Register Star | ROCKFORD — On Chicago Rockford International Airport's books, 90000 people attended Rockford AirFest 2010. But next year, when the Rockford ...

Up, up and away: Airport sponsors annual Fly In and open house - Alton Telegraph | The 16th annual Fly In and open house will bring in about 60 to 70 antique airplanes and as many as 100 hot rods and classic automobiles, along with a few ...

More than 35 nations taking part in Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition 2010 – DVIDS …to participate in the African continent's largest air show, the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition 2010. The event, held at Ysterplaat Air Force ...

Thanks From Jon Melby | Alaska Air Show Association by Karl LeRay | Performing at the Arctic Thunder 2010 airshow was the hi-light of my airshow season. The adventure of flying my plane to Alaska was a portion of the fun, but the airshow itself was spectacular! Since I am an Air Force veteran, ...

Selah "Air Show" Pilot Finally Found - KIMA CBS 29 | SELAH -- For the last three days KIMA has been tracking down the plane and pilot who performed that impromptu air show over Selah on Sunday ...

Historic bomber may be grounded as charity runs into money troubles - Yorkshire Post | But a charity flypast planned for this Sunday could be the aeroplane's last mission after the charitable trust which led the restoration effort revealed ...

Historic WWII plane for sale - The State | The B-25C Mitchell bomber housed at Jim Hamilton-LB Owens Airport was used as a centerpiece for the 50th Reunion of Doolittle's Raiders and in two reunions ...


Fifi to fly at Airsho - Odessa American | If things follow the plan, "Fifi" will return in all its glory at the Commemorative Air Force's annual Airsho in October. Autumn Hicks, CAF director of ...

Aviation artist hosting exhibit at Shelby museum - WDAM-TV | CAMP SHELBY, MS (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg aviation artist known for his depictions of Tuskegee Airmen in combat is displaying his work at the Mississippi Armed ...

William Barron Hilton On the Joys of Aviation – Forbes | I considered a global balloon flight to be the last great plum in aviation history, and I wanted to be a part of it. . . . Our [team] pilots [once] had to ...

Facebook | Pearl the movie from http://www.facebook.com/ Pearl the movie What an honor! "Pearl" will be privately screened for the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during their reunion in Palm Desert, CA, at the end of this month. "Pearl" star Elijah DeJesus is making time to attend this special event!...

It's a deal! - 32 JSFs. from Black Horizon by Steve Douglass | Lockheed Martin and Pentagon officials confirmed Sept. 22 that the company has reached an agreement with the Pentagon on the highly anticipated buy of 32 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, known as the low rate initial production lot 4 (LRIP-4)…

XF-92 vs B-36 from The Unwanted Blog by admin | A publicity photo from Convair (from SDAM via Nankivil) showing the Convair XF-92 experimental delta winged research plane next to the Convair B-36. The size difference is really quite staggering…

Back In The Air: X-48B from Aero-News Network | Blended Wing Body Resumes Flight Tests At NASA Dryden After undergoing a major overhaul and upgrades, the Boeing / NASA X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft resumed flight tests with a checkout flight September 21 from NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, CA…

Six former USAF missile officers claim UFO's have interfered with missile C&C systems from Military Photos by [WDW] Megaraptor | WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Witness testimony from more than 120 former or retired military personnel points to an ongoing and alarming intervention by unidentified aerial objects at nuclear weapons sites, as recently as 2003…

Aero-TV: Flying The F-86 Sabre-Jet -- Captain 'Snort' At Oshkosh 2010 from Aero-News Network | Legendary Fighter Looks Good Wherever It Flies! ALL eyes craned skyward as the sound the F-86 became audible... and the only person enjoying it more had to be the guy on the stick... Captain Dale "Snort" Snodgrass. The North American Aviation F-86 Sabre was one of this nation's best known and much favored transonic jet fighters. Best known for its astounding ability to take down MiG 15s in the Korean war, the bird developed an almost mythical rep among the pilots who flew it…

Balloons to fly in Montague sky - Mount Shasta Herald | Twenty-eight hot air balloon pilots from northern California, Oregon and Nevada are expected to participate in this weekend's annual 2010 ...

Free Airplane Rides Offered To Children from Aviation Blogs by PlanePilot1 | The Fond du Lac Chapter 572 of EAA will hold its second Young Eagles rally on Oct. 2. Generally, children, 8 to 17, who have not participated in the Young Eagles program in prior years are eligible to have a free airplane ride…