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Let's catch an air show! Season is almost over.  Calendar via Fencecheck.

10/26/13 |	AAAA Chipmunk Rally 2013
10/26/13 |	Catalina Air Show 2013
10/26/13 |	First in Flight Festival 2013
10/26/13 |	Wings Over Houston 2013
10/26/13 |	Jacaranda Festival Muster 2013
10/26/13 |	Gloucester Aero Club Fly In and Bonfire 2013
10/26/13 |	Cancelled - NAS Jax Air Show 2013
10/26/13 |	Guaratingueta Airshow 2013
10/26/13 |	Seoul ADEX 2013
10/26/13 |	Great Smoky Mountain Operation Welcome Home 2013
10/27/13 |	Wings Wheels & Rotors Expo 2013
10/27/13 |	JASDF Tsuiki Airshow 2013

Copperstate Fly-In starts today - TriValley Central | Admission to the fly-in is $25 for all three days or $15 a day on Friday and Saturday. today's admission is discounted to $5 a person. This year, youths 15 and younger are admitted free. In the past the cutoff age for free admission was 12. Organizers ...

The Great Georgia Airshow Flew High · Warbirds News | For 15 years the Great Georgia Airshow (GGAS) maintained a reputation in the air show circuit as one of the best shows in the southeast and a favorite for aviation aficionados seeking a fan friendly experience.  The 2013 edition, held Oct. 11th-13th at Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field, began a new chapter as organizers reinvented the program, creating a festival weekend with many firsts, including a night show, fireworks, concerts, and expanded activities for kids and adrenaline seekers...

Largest aviation convention in world wrapping up in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Blog (blog) | Other legends attending included aviation legend & former astronaut Bonnie Dubar, former NASA flight director Gene Kranz, famed aerobatic performer Sean D. Tucker & the last guy on the moon — astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan. The annual yearly ...

Investigation into vintage plane crash begins - Your Houston News | ...The plane, a P-51 Mustang named “Galveston Gal”, was based at Galveston’s Lone Star Flight Museum. The Museum has a “Flight Experiences” program with a number of their planes....

EAA AirVenture 2014 Advance Purchase Ticketing Now Online - Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | Camping credentials, auto parking, flight experiences and merchandise also available- EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis.- Advance purchase admission tickets and camping are now available for the 62nd annual edition of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, providing greater convenience for those travelling to "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration." The week-long 2014 event will be held July 28-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh...

Pelton piloting EAA in Uncertain Times - Aviation International News | “When we looked at AirVenture last summer, we wanted to make sure we had a good event, that it was safe and had the right features,” he told AIN at NBAA 2013. Because of sequestration, active military aircraft could not participate at Oshkosh, he said ...

B-17 ride was a trip back in time - The Albany Herald | THOMASVILLE — As the lumbering B-17 Flying Fortress banked on its final approach into Thomasville Regional Airport on Monday, it was hard not to imagine what it was like during World War II when these behemoths of the sky helped win the war in Europe ...

B-17 crewman to speak at Veterans History Project - Allentown Morning Call | An 88-year-old Salisbury Township man who flew 34 missions in a B-17 bomber during World War II will be the speaker Thursday at the Lehigh Valley Veterans History Project meeting. Francis J. McCullough, a technical sergeant in the Army Air Forces, was ...

PIMA AIR & SPACE RE-INTRODUCES RARE WWII PLANE WITH 2 DIFFERENT FINISHES, CAPTURING A “POINT IN TIME” - AZ Weekly | The Pima Air & Space Museum recently re-introduced a WWII aircraft that was submerged in Lake Michigan for almost 50 years with a unique two-tone paint scheme. Lost at the end of WWII, the Grumman FM-2 Wildcat sat in a watery grave until it was ...

Midwest Aero Restorations Recreates Warbird Legends - The Aero Experience | On a recent trip to Muncie, Indiana, I saw an opportunity to travel in a different direction so that I could stop by Vermillion Regional Airport (KDNV), located just a few miles north of Danville, Illinois, to visit Midwest Aero Restorations and see what warbirds they were in the process of restoring.  I called a few days beforehand to confirm I could stop in and was given a friendly "Stop on by!"...

Sigman and Wheeler receive FAA recognition - General Aviation News | MANITOWOC, Wis. — Leon Sigman and Jim Wheeler were recently honored by the FAA for 50 years of flying safety and contributions made to general aviation...

A Hellcat Pilot's Longest Day - National Naval Aviation Museum | ...As Shirley and his fellow aviators climbed to altitude, they received word of radar contact being made with a large group of bogeys approaching from Luzon, which prompted the launch of more squadron aircraft, eventually bringing the total number of VF-27 Hellcats in the air to twenty. In a wide-ranging action that included intercepts of enemy bombers and fighters, the VF-27 planes were credited with shooting down thirty-six enemy aircraft against the loss of one of their squadronmates. Shirley was credited with five of the enemy planes, and described the air-to-air combat...

Time Running Out for WASP ROSE PARADE Float - Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | "Against amazing odds, in a conflicted economy, we have come a long way," writes Albert Lewis, President of the WINGTIP-to-WINGTIP Association ROSE PARADE PROJECT, "We have paid for and gained approval of our application to be in the Rose Parade in this most appropriate year, the 125th Anniversary of the Tournament of Roses, this 70th Anniversary of the conclusion of the WASP program, and this 1st Year that women are now recognized as limited, not by gender, but only by individual skill, a point proudly established by the WASP those 70 years ago....

Yankee Air Museum Highlights The Role Of Detroit Manufacturing In WWII - CBS Local | WWJ's Ron Dewey says a fundraising campaign to preserve a part of the plant as the new home of the Yankee Air Museum is moving closer to its $8 million dollar goal. Dennis Norton of the Yankee Air Museum says the Willow Run Bomber plant, and Detroit's ...

Today The Grumman Memorial Park Needs Your Help · WarbirdsNews | The Grumman Memorial Park is a volunteer effort paying tribute to the incredible advances in aviation and aerospace that took place on Long Island, thanks to the teamwork of the employees of Grumman Corporation.Today a group of volunteers from the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City with the requisite knowledge will be coming out to do the work. The town is supplying the paint and power washer, bucket truck and other materials needed to make the U.S. Navy aircraft — they are technically on loan to Riverhead — shipshape again.

Miss Demeanour owner Jonathon Whaley puts Hunter Jet up for sale - Bournemouth Echo | Jonathon, who wrote the foreword to the Daily Echo's celebratory book about Bournemouth Air Festival, said that the upcoming Al Ain air show in Abu Dhabi at the end of November would be his last planned display. He added: “What the future really holds ...

Aviation Puts the Awesome in Sixth Grade Science - Airspeed Online | ...On that Tuesday, the skies were clear and visibility was unlimited.  I met him at the doors of his school as classes let out in the afternoon.  I wore my flight suit...

Aviation Cadet World Reflects All Things EAA - EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | Errol D. Severe, EAA 450054, is on a dual mission to spread knowledge of his fellow aviation cadets from World War II and boost interest in EAA's mission of growing participation in aviation.

Young Eagles rally a success despite winds - Killeen Daily Herald | Young Eagles Rally. Private pilot Dick Williams, left, gives a quick flying lesson to Denise Pacheco, 10, center, and twins Matix and Makenna Karcher, 8, during the Young Eagles Rally on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at the Lampasas Airport...

Boeing Finalizes Agreement For Kennedy Space Center Facility - Aero-News Network | CST-100 Spacecraft Will Be Built In Former NASA Shuttle Hangar Boeing has finalized an agreement with Space Florida to use a processing facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to build the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 spacecraft, an important step toward restoring the United States’ ability to launch humans into space...

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Aviation Nation show has special meaning for some on Veterans Day - Las Vegas Sun | Mark Goldstrom stood on the sprawling concrete tarmac at Nellis Air Force Base surrounded by memories during the Aviation Nation air show Sunday. Wearing his "Air Force veterans" hat and jacket, he watched with his son as an F-22 Raptor tore through ...

Aviation Nation Air Show Day Two - Las Vegas Review - Journal | Aviation Nation Air Show Day Two. War planes continued their demonstrations over Nellis Air Force Base during the second day of the Aviation Nation air show on Sunday, Nov. 11, the last day of the free event.

Photos: Aviation Nation 2012 - Nellis AFB - North Las Vegas - 11/10/12 from FenceCheck Forums

Skies come alive on Veterans Day during Stuart Air Show - TCPalm | World-renowned aerobatic pilots such as Rob Holland and Melissa Pemberson performed amazing stunts that entertained the crowd. But some members of the crowd weren't looking for entertainment as much as recognizing the importance of the day.

Notes from NBAA: Good show! from General Aviation News by Drew Steketee | The National Business Aircraft Association show made it into the Orlando Convention Center unscathed Oct. 30-Nov. 1 despite an on-again/off-again Presidential TFR, turmoil from Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast and economic headwinds in the industry. Show attendance looked thin but official numbers said otherwise. Along...

Vintage DC3 retraces record-breaking flight - ABC Online | The group is retracing the route taken by aviatrix Jean Batten in 1936 when she became the first person to fly between England and New Zealand. Coordinator Mark Oremland says it is also a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to fly halfway around the ...

Piper Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary With New Fleet Sales from AVwebFlash Current Issue | At its Vero Beach factory headquarters Saturday, Piper celebrated its 75th anniversary as an airplane company, hosting many of the very same vintage aircraft that Piper built to establish its legacy. More than 200 people attended the event and were given factory tours, presentations of the company's history and a look at some of Piper's latest products, including the popular M-class aircraft that have proven popular as luxury travelers and business aircraft. During the event, Piper CEO Simon Caldecott announced that Florida Institute of Technology, a long-time Piper customer, will soon take delivery on eight Archer TX training aircraft, with options for additional Archers and Seminole training aircraft.

Video: Piper's 75th Birthday Party from AVwebFlash Current Issue | On Saturday, November 10, Piper Aircraft celebrated its 75th anniversary as an aircraft company. AVweb was there and got a look at some terrific vintage aircraft as well as Piper's latest line of M-class airplanes.

Fairchild 24 and Taylorcraft L2 by Jon Martin from Antique Airfield News | Jon Martin in West Grove, PA sent us this great photo taken this weekend: This photo represents about a decade of my life. The Taylorcraft L2M was my first restoration project which won Best L-Bird in 2004 at Oshkosh. The second restoration project a Fairchild 24 I finished this year. My wife and two children flew her to Sun n Fun and received Best Cabin Class Antique. Today I was...

Monocoupe Double Low Pass at Blakesburg from Antique Airfield News | If you're standing in the hangar looking out at the fog and rain, like we are here in Seattle, here's something to tide you over until VFR returns: formation Monocoupe fly-by at Blakesburg, captured and kindly shared by Bob Punch...

Stearman Model 4 N667K from Another Time by Dan Linn | Sarah Wilson flew her newly restored Stearman Model 4E "Junior Speedmail" N667K through Dallas a few weeks ago. The Stearman was on display at the Cavanugh Flight Museum so I took the time to visit the museum and snap a few photographs. This rare Stearman was operated by Richfield Oil Company from 1929 to 1937 and wears the unique markings featuring the Richfield Eagle. Jim Kimball Enterprises completed another...

DH Mosquito HJ767 dedicated memorial 11-11-2012 from stickandrudderWTO by G-GARY other links | Today, I went to Bunny near the City of Nottingham on the A60, to place a 'floral tribute' to the crew of DH Mosquito HJ767 from 60 OTU, which crashed in a field at Bunny around 8pm on the night of the 17th of June 1944, killing the crew Pilot Flt. Lt J.K. De Roeck RAFVR and Navigator Sgt. F.W.D. Hearn, at Decoy woods after the aircraft suffered an engine problem. Graham Norbury a resident of the village of Bunny, along with others, saw ...

Jack D.Wells 1920-xxxx from Test & Research Pilots, Flight Test Engineers by the_tartanterror

Plane crash survivor recounts disaster on Pine Mountain - WTVM | Months following the Korean War, five airmen died on U.S. soil in a plane crash that left only one survivor. A B-25 bomber came down in a storm over Harris County on its way to Andrews Air Force Base. On Saturday, a monument was dedicated in Franklin D.

Happy Veteran's Day from Flight To Success by Karlene Petitt | There is nothing more sobering than sitting on plane during a moment of silence while they bring a young soldier home... in the cargo compartment. Words cannot explain the reality this experience brings to the lives lost in war....

$100 Hamburger - Fiorentino's Bar & Grill from Toriaflies  | Today was the perfect fall day. It was 70 degrees, the wind was calm and the sky was pure blue and cloudless. We had been doing housework all weekend, including raking up a massive amount of leaves. I was in a ton of pain and just ready to escape into the sky! So, we decided to take the short 68NM trip to Lancaster Airport (KLNS) for lunch.

Young Eagles group aims to inspire tomorrow's pilots - Florida Today | As one of the co-coordinator's of the Young Eagles Merritt Island Chapter 724, Yacono has been instrumental in giving other children that same opportunity to fall in love with aviation. This Saturday, Chapter 724 will host its free flight day at ...

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Blue Angels finish season with very loud bang - Pensacola News Journal | On the airshow grounds, thousands sought shade under tarmacs. Families plopped down blankets and chairs on hard concrete and parked for hours to get a good view. Some made sure they had views to take home. Most folks pointed cellphone cameras at ...

F-18 demo instead of flyby tops list of added attractions at annual Stuart Air ... - TCPalm | Kids should have even more to see at the airshow this year. OTTO the helicopter's comical maneuvers are choreographed to music, and the Jet School Bus, with a 42,000-horsepower fighter jet engine, shoots fire up to 80 feet. Smoke from the bus can ...

Scottsdale Air Fair - azcentral | Scott Andrews and three other members of his EAA Warbirds of America squadron will create warbird formations during the fair. Andrews flies a dark-green Nanchang CJ-6A, a Chinese trainer. Andrews said the squadron will perform aerobatic maneuvers at...

See demonstrations of SEALs in action at museum's Muster - TCPalm | FILE PHOTO Mason Smith, (left),11, and his brother Judd, 8, watch as members of the Navy Seals Leap Frogs U.S. Navy Parachute Team come down to the ground after jumping from a C-130 airplane at the start of the 26th Muster at the National Navy ...

Formation flight Sunday. Drakens from Planeshots

AIRSHOW NEWS: RAFA Shoreham Airshow announce dates and exciting plans for 2013
from Flightline UK | The dates for the 2013 Royal Air Forces (RAFA) Shoreham Airshow have been confirmed for Saturday August 31st and Sunday September 1st 2013.  “It has been a sad year with the passing of our highly respected Airshow Display Director Peter Eager who has been at the helm for 23 years following a short illness. However, we know Peter would have been delighted with the appointment of Rod Dean as his successor,” said Derek Harber Acting Airshow Organiser. “Rod has a wealth of aviation experience as a display pilot and as a Display Director for the Farnborough Airshow so we can expect to see some new displays linked to some of the old at the 2013 event.”...

Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Founder from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | MURFREESBORO TN- The 11th Annual Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Gala was held in Murfreesboro at the Embassy Suites Convention Center for the first time instead of the Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Sevierville. Through a partnership with the State of Tennessee and the Aerospace Department of Middle Tennessee State University; the Hall of Fame established an official repository and achieve facility within the Aerospace department at MSTU located there...

NBAA wraps up 2012 convention from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | ORLANDO — On Nov. 1, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) wrapped up the third and final day of its 65th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012), which President and CEO Ed Bolen termed “a very good show.”...

What A Week! Airborne Covers NBAA2012 (All 3 Episodes) from Aero-News Network | Here's The Links To The Three Daily Airborne Episodes From Our Amazing NBAA 2012 Coverage! ANN is pleased to have made it through the there tumultuous days of NBAA 2012 without a scratch (which has not always bneen the case... honest). We're even more pleased to revisit the three amazing episodes we webcast EVERY day of the convention...

Arrows under attack in Parliament "stop flying"  - The Small | On the day dedicated to the Armed Forces that come here again the hypothesis and the desire for someone to shut the Frecce Tricolori. Do not hide behind a finger MPs radical Donatella Poretti and Mario Perduca who ...

Avi-faces over the airshow seasons . from stickandrudderWTO by G-GARY other links

New Posts from Antique Airfield:

• 2012 AAA/APM Fly-In: Celebrating 60th Anniversary of the AAA and 75th Anniversary of the Luscombe Model 8
• Pumpkin Drop 2012
• Ercoupe Project Donated to the APM
• Colorado Chapter Member Jack Greiner Inducted in Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame

POTEZ 600 F-ANUX from Passion for Aviation by Xavier Cotton | This photo of the Potez 600 (No. 3873) was taken by Jacques Hemet between 1954 and 1957 before the warehouses of Aeroclub of Languedoc Toulouse-Lasbordes. The driver behind the F was a pharmacist in Toulouse and may be the owner of the aircraft at the time. If you recognize anyone do not hesitate to contact me. This device from the 1930s, originally registered F-ANUX, since certain changes happened under a...

Faux Fighter Combat Scam Is Alive And Well... And More Dangerous Than Ever from Aero-News Network | 'Dear Mr. Campbell.... Thank You For (Possibly) Saving My Life' News/Observation/Analysis By ANN Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell I hardly know where to begin... but what started as yet another ridiculous fraud by one of aviation's most infamous aero-crooks appears to have taken on a new and far more dangerous path. Over the course of the last few years, we've written a few times about the exploits of a multiply-convicted felon and con-man, David Riggs... best known for terrorizing hundreds with an L-39 buzz job over the Santa Monica pier that hurt the rep of aviators all over the west coast....

CAP flying sorties from New England to West Virginia in wake of Hurricane Sandy from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Civil Air Patrol wings in the organization’s Northeast Region made 16 flights Thursday and 20 more on Friday to continue assessing damage from Hurricane Sandy, with aircrews also looking for people possibly stranded in deep snow in West Virginia. The flights follow 25 damage assessment sorties carried out Tuesday and Wednesday. The first aerial missions took place Tuesday as soon as winds subsided sufficiently, as aircrews photographed damage to the coastal areas of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, along with Massachusetts’ Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island and Rhode Island’s Block Island. CAP members also conducted flights over Maryland and Delaware in CAP’s neighboring Middle East Region, which includes West Virginia...

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Air Show Jet to Practice at Whitehouse Landing Strip - First Coast News | JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The skies over the Westside will soon be filled with the thunder of a fighter jet in preparation for work overseas. It's not practice for combat, but for air shows. A news release from Kaylee Laroque with the US Navy indicates the ...

Fort Worth Alliance Air Show – 2011 from Photorecon | Presented by  Bell Helicopters     Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Finalizes 2011 Lineup Argyle and Ponder Natives Will Perform with USAF Thunderbirds FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 15, 2011) – The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will take to the skies at the 2011 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter on October 22 and 23 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.  The show also will feature an amazing lineup of military and civilian ...

Air show will return to city - Journal Pioneer | SUMMERSIDE - The Atlantic International Air Show will return to Summerside. The question now is, when. The show's executive director, Colin Stephenson, confirmed that Summerside will be one of three locales in the regular rotation for ...

Seabrook, Cy-Fair, Magnolia natives to participate in air show - Ultimate Clear Lake | ... and Cpl. Nick Oinonen graduated from Magnolia High School in 2006. The Wings Over Houston Air Show will be held from Saturday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Ellington Airport, located at 11900 Old Galveston Road in Houston....
   
Wings of Freedom Tour to arrive Oct. 21 - Midlothian Exchange | This is a rare opportunity to visit and explore three World War II aircraft: the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine,” the Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft,” and a P-51 Mustang. The B-17 is one of only 10 in flying condition in the United...

Aviation history of the Big Bend will be on display this weekend - Alpine Avalanche | The Devil Dog Squadron's B-25 is scheduled to arrive at the field around 5 pm Friday. It will be part of the vintage aircraft displays Saturday. The Medical City red helicopter, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and US Border Patrol ...

BEALETON'S FLYING CIRCUS JOINS STAFFORD ROTARY CLUB'S ANNUAL EVENT - The Free Lance-Star | The Wings and Wheels Festival and Air Show is free to the public. Event organizers recommend that attendees bring a folding chair for the air show. "We've been talking about having an air show for almost seven years now," said Kat Kammer, president of ...

All that's good about Culpeper - Culpeper Star Exponent | Wingwalker Chuck Tippett of the Bealeton Flying Circus was just one of the main attractions at the 12 th annual Air Fest at Culpeper Regional Airport that sent thousands home with smiles on their faces. Blessed by beautiful weather, an estimated 4000...

Standing in the shadow of greatness - Features - South Yorkshire Times | SINCE touching down at her new home just over seven months ago, Doncaster’s historic Vulcan bomber has rapidly become a much-loved tourist attraction with scores of excited onlookers flocking to Robin Hood Airport to see the mighty aircraft roar through the skies once more.  After a summer of jaw-dropping air show flypasts, the old girl is now taking it easy for the winter in her original Finningley hangar - but she’s still open to visitors as enthusiasts can now get up close and personal with a true icon of the air....

IAF anniversary celebrations come to an end - Times of India | Various events, including Air Fest 2011, social evenings and traditional asnarakhanas, were organized during the celebrations. In his message, the AOC-in-C paid tribute to those who worked hard to make the IAF asone of the mightiest in the world. ...

NBAA 2011 Deemed ‘Highly Successful’ from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by Chad Trautvetter | As the 64th NBAA Convention closed yesterday, association president and CEO Ed Bolen deemed it a “highly successful” show. “What we are seeing is that the show is providing real value to the business aviation community, even in these challenging economic times,” he said. “The convention continues to be...

Tour the NBAA static jet display from AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points by Al Marsh | Here’s my photographic tour, via point-and-shoot of the jets displayed in Las Vegas at Henderson Executive Airport Tuesday.

Red Arrows triumph as RAF honours top flight photographers - Amateur Photographer | The RAF has honoured its best photographers as part of its Photographer of the Year competition, with a stunning picture of the Red Arrows scooping best amateur image. Senior aircraftman (SAC) Tim Lawrence triumphed in the Amateur Military category...

Northrop pulls out of Farnborough air show - Reuters | on Thursday pulled out of the 2012 international air show in Farnborough, England, a dramatic move underscoring the company's drive to cut costs as it prepares for leaner times in the global defense market. Northrop has participated in the air shows...

Red Baron... from www.aafo.com | The Red Baron effort was, for the time, quite well funded. One of their great innovations was a real dedicated Race Truck!...

San Ramon pilot took a decade to build his prize plane - San Jose Mercury News | In July, at the 2011 Airventure in Oshkosh, Wis. -- a summer event by the Experimental Aircraft Association that attracts more than 500000 people and more than 10000 aircraft -- Youngblood received one of the 75 coveted "Bronze Lindy" awards. ...

Target’s perspective photos unveil B-2 stealth bomber’s hidden squadron markings by David Cenciotti | The following pictures, courtesy of Lazygranch.com (worth a visit for tons of material about airplanes, missiles, black projects, Area 51, UFOs, and so on) were shot during last weekend’s Fleet Week in San Francisco Bay. They are particularly interesting because they show the B-2 flying saucer-like stealth...

Green Flight Challenge Final Results from CAFE Foundation Blog by Dean Sigler | Steve Williams, CAFE Foundation board member and e-totalizer guru, released the final results for the NASA Green Flight Challenge sponsored by Google, held at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport from September 25 through October 1, 2011.  Figures show a profound difference between the two electric winners and the two gas-powered and hybrid runners-up....

Update: Iran Tried and Failed to Launch a Monkey Into Space Last Month from PopSci | This morning, PopSci's dedicated "space monkey" news feed lit up with some distressing news: When Iran indefinitely suspended its plans to launch a monkey into space earlier this month, it was actually because they had already tried and failed. Iranian Deputy Science Minister Mohammad Mehdinejad-Nouri...

NASA awards Virgin Galactic a contract for SS2 research flights from RLV and Space Transport News | Here's an announcement from Virgin Galactic:

Let the Space Shuttle Rest in Peace, Experts Tell Congress from SPACE.com | It's time to accept the fact that the shuttles won't fly again, experts say....

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Fleet Week San Francisco Delights Thousands (PHOTOS) Huffington Post | This weekend, thousands flocked to the Marina in San Francisco to catch a glimpse of the famed Blue Angels at for the 31st annual Fleet Week San Francisco. Military ships crowded the bay as planes roared overhead, shaking the ground and painting the ...

Aviation and Political Luminaries Jump Start NBAA 2011  from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by James Wynbrandt | A roster of aviation and political luminaries welcomed an energized crowd to the NBAA 2011 opening general session this morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Joining NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen onstage were U.S. Senator Joseph Manchin III (D-W.Va.), FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, NTSB chairman Deborah Hersman, Dave Everitt, presidetn of John Deere Agricultural and Turf Division, and former U.S. Senate majority leader Bill Frist of Tennessee…

WWII Bomber To Stay In Missoula - NBC Montana | Aviation historians say TBM Firebombers dropped torpedoes in World War II. In the 1950's, Johnson Flying Service of Missoula transformed several into slurry bombers to fight wildfires. Historians at the Museum Of Mountain Flying say this is one of the ...

Monnett Finally Lives His SubSonex Dreams  from Jetwhine by Scott Spangler | John Monnett has been dreaming about a homebuilt jet since the 1980s, so one can only imagine the barely controlled eagerness that filled him with the first flight of the SubSonex. And one can only imagine the internal debate between making that flight himself or turning it over to someone like, Bob Carleton, right, who has the necessary flight experience and, perhaps more important, experience with the PBS TJ-100 engine, which powers Carleton’s Super Salto Jet Sailplane…

WWII bombers landing in CS - Bryan College Station Eagle | The aircraft, part of the Commemorative Air Force fleet, will be parked in the general aviation terminal, which is on the east side of the airport and near the control tower, from 9 am to 5 pm both days. B-29/B-24 Squadron, said the two planes are the ...

Sopwith One and a Half Strutter – crazy name, great aircraft  from Shortfinals's | The Grahame-White Factory at Hendon is a virtual shrine to early aviation. Even setting aside the prominent rôle its founder, Claude Grahame-White, had in the establishment of aviation in the U.K., and the significance of the early factory buildings themselves (Grade II* Listed), the Royal Air Force Museum, London, has chosen to display some superb early aircraft (plus some replicas) in this wonderful setting. It is a pity, therefore, that few people choose to taken the 400 yard walk, through what was part of the former RAF Hendon site, to reach this treasure trove. On a day when the main collections were very busy, I had this gem all to myself for more than 30 minutes! I think my trusty Nikon was feeling rather fatigued when I finally dragged myself away…

Earhart reminiscence evening at Age Concern - Derry Today | 80 years on and the Earhart myth still excites the imagination with yet another expedition to the remote Pacific intended to discover the final fate of the aviatrix.” Thompson will also reveal details of plans to bring the historic aircraft - which ...

4th Annual Conklin Scholarship Awarded at 2011 NBAA - AMTOnline.com | Christine is Vice President of the local chapter of the Women in Aviation Club, volunteers with a number of other organizations, and interned with Rolls-Royce this summer. She is looking forward to the opportunity to put her business background and ...

Historic propeller on show at Leeds Bradford airport - BBC News | Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport's Commercial Director, said: "We are delighted that such an important part of Leeds Bradford's aviation history will be on display at the airport to mark our 80th anniversary. "It will serve as an iconic reminder ...

Kentucky High School Flight Monkeys Take Off  from Flight Monkeys  | You say that young people today lack drive, ambition and the ability to stick to a project? You say that your high school students are listless, lethargic, and more than a little cynical? Is that what’s bothering you, Pookie?  Maybe they’re bored and are wondering what all the things they’re learning in school could possibly be used for in the real world. Perhaps they ought to re-build an airplane and learn how to fly it.  Imagine a high school program in which students could undergo STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education that resulted in solid job and technology skills. This program would not only teach the skills and give the experience necessary to learn aerospace maintenance; its graduates could leave school with an A&P and a pilot certificate…

Air to Air Photo Shoot  from VAF Forums by Kevin Horton | Early Saturday morning I finally did an air to air photo shoot with Peter Lubig, a professional aviation photographer. We've been trying to make this happen since early this year, but something always got in the way - my schedule, his schedule, my aircraft U/S, his aircraft U/S, etc…

Today in Aviation History – October 11  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

Fancy a rather unique aircraft for your collection?  from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | The result of a painstaking 35,000-hour, 18-year restoration, K8203 is understood to have been the 23rd of a third batch built by Boulton-Paul’s Wolverhamton plant to Specification 8/34. Delivered in October 1937, it was initially assigned to No.64 Squadron at RAF Church Fenton, and it is their livery that adorns the aircraft again now…

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Tens Of Thousands Pack Waterfront For Fog-Shortened Fleet Week Airshow - The San Francisco Appeal - by Bay City News | Tens of thousands of people from throughout the Bay Area and beyond descended on San Francisco Sunday to catch a glimpse of the choreographed clusters of naval jets thundering overhead. A trio of air shows Sunday afternoon marked the ...

Thunderbirds Air Show – KRQE | The US Air Force Thunderbirds made their way into town for an air show at Kirtland Air Force Base. "That's awesome, the sound of freedom," said a spectator watching as the F-16s flew overhead. The suspenseful formations of the US Air Force's ...

Thomasville Hosts 44th Annual Fly-In – WCTV | Though gusty winds kept some of the usual participants away, 110 planes still showed up to show off at the Thomasville Fly-In. The annual tradition began in the City of Roses back in 1967. Though it started with just a few of the winged machines, ...

NBAA Readies Vegas Static Displays  from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by Robert P. Mark | Katrina Bradshaw, NBAA’s vice president of static displays and forums, said the association realized early in the planning process for this year’s show that they were running out of parking spaces for the static display at Henderson Executive Airport just seven miles south of Las Vegas’s McCarran International. “At Orlando, we have much more space,” she said, adding that, fortunately, the approval for the extra spots needed to accommodate 74 aircraft came through without a hitch. In an innovative move, this year the association is hosting an additional display of 14 aircraft  outside the Las Vegas Convention Center, as well as to the usual complement of aircraft brought inside the facility for the event…

Meet Larry Cruz, Reno Air Races crash survivor  from General Aviation News by Ben Sclair | Meet Larry Cruz. Larry was at the Reno's National Championship Air Races last month when The Galloping Ghost crashed. Actually, Larry was under The Galloping Ghost when it crashed. When the dust and debris settled following the horrific crash of September 16, Larry was barely conscious. Injuries included: a severed right hand, crushed right leg and foot, fractured skull, torn tendons and ligaments in the left arm and hand and extensive shrapnel wounds. His spirit, and desire to live, remained firmly intact. Continue Reading »

Dreamliner Day  from PPRuNe Forums by BayAreaLondoner | The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle had their Dreamliner Day today. It consisted of the first flight test aircraft parked in the parking lot and a presentation by chief test pilot Randy Neville.  I took a bunch of photos and some video, which you can see here if so inclined. Enjoy!

Adding a Sense of Movement to Avaition photos  by originalbooner | Aviation photos can be tricky. If you put your camera onto a sports mode (if you have it) and take a picture of a plane in the sky you can end up with a photo of an airplane hanging in the middle of a blue sky. It almost looks like a model and not a real photo.  One way to get around this is to try and use some techniques to give the plane some movement. In the photo below I have slowed the shutter speed down to make the props be a little blurry. This adds some movement into the picture. In this case the aircraft also takes up more of the frame which helps to make it more interesting when the background is only sky…

Celebrating 40 years at Antique Airfield  from General Aviation News by GAN Staff | BY SPARKY BARNES SARGENT The annual invitational Antique Airplane Association (AAA) fly-in every Labor Day weekend is a closely-held tradition for hundreds of aviators. Through the years, it has evolved into an exciting-yet-relaxing “old home week” — providing a respite from the frenetic pace of the world. It’s a terrific place to see antique, vintage (including homebuilts), and classic airplanes, and have the opportunity to visit with their respective caretakers. Continue Reading »

Video: Amazing Amatuer Rocket Launch Reaches 121000 feet - Universe Today | This video shows an incredible video of an amateur rocket launch, which could be eligible for a $5000 rocketry prize. Led by Derek Deville, the rocketeers launched their custom-built 26 ft. (8 meter) Qu8k (pronounced “Quake”) rocket on September 30, ...

Langley Fly-in - Perth this weekend  from PPRuNe Forums by VH-XXX | Don't miss this one if you are in Perth.

AOPA Aviation Summit Photo Reel  from AviationChatter.com by Pat Flannigan | Just a few weeks ago, the general aviation community rallied in Hartford Connecticut for the annual AOPA Aviation Summit. There was plenty of eye-candy and excitement for airplane geeks, including the news of a new set of rules governing airmen medical certification.  Relive some of the sites with this gallery of my favorite pictures from AOPA Summit...

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Clay Lacy Awarded NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by Mary F. Silitch | Clay Lacy will receive NBAA’s Meritorious Service to Aviation Award tonight. The honor is presented annually to an individual who has made significant, identifiable contributions that have materially advanced aviation interests. In announcing Lacy’s award (along with Don Spruston being honored with the Doswell Award for lifelong individual achievement in business aviation), NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen said, ...

SF waterfront packed for Fleet Week - San Jose Mercury News | During the afternoon, the US Navy's Blue Angels team soared over the city, performing climbs, stunts and rolls. The Blue Angels have a second performance planned for Sunday. With so many people coming into the city, transit officials are urging people ...

Photos: Blue Angels Aerial Acrobatic Exercises - SFist | Fleet Week kicked off in our eyes and ears yesterday as the Blue Angels took to the skies to practice for the weekend air show. (They will rehearse again today from noon until 4 pm) Here are some shots from Thursday's practice sessions. ...

Thunderbirds To Perform At Kirtland Air Base - KOAT Albuquerque | The Red, White and Blue F-16 Thunderbirds will take to the skies and B-1 and B-2 Bombers will perform flyovers. Pilots said the air show is their chance to thank the public for supporting the military. “For us to be here at Kirtland representing those ...

Rain doesn't stop Airsho - Odessa American | “As a child, it was my dream to fly in 'Fifi' when I saw her fly in an air show in Harlingen in 1994,” said “Fifi” flight engineer and Air Force Master Sergeant Brad Pilgrim. Pilgrim has worked on “Fifi” since 2004 while on leave from Altus Air Force ...

CAF AirSho wows crowd with classic planes - My West Texas | While CAF officials do not have specific numbers on how many tickets were sold and how many were in attendance Saturday, Hicks said it looked to be a great crowd and that the ramp area for the Aaron Tippin concert after the aerial show concluded was ...

Apple Valley Airshow thrills fans - Redlands Daily Facts | A P-40 Flying Tiger airplane is on display at the Apple Valley Airshow on Saturday. ( Micah Escamilla/Correspondent) Joseph Morris, 8, of Apple Valley, peers into a small, homebuilt plane which runs on a VW engine and holds a world record of flying...

Fly-In Benefits Two Organizations - NTV | Local pilots show off their airplanes, as the Central Nebraska Regional Airport hosted a fly-in on Saturday morning. The event was designed to help fund both the upcoming Hero Flight, and the Grand Island Senior ...

Stow airstrip hosts WWII reenactment - MetroWest Daily News | A large crowd of kids and history buffs lined a grassy airstrip in Stow Saturday to watch reenactors using original World War II equipment pitch a fictional battle for an airfield. The Collings Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation in Stow, ...

P-38 Newsletter - P-38 Assn | The "Wings Over Camarillo" air show turned out to be a particularly exciting one this year. In addition to the two P-38s in the air, there was a reunion of the 474th FG and an opportunity meet P-38 pilot and POW, Joe Moser, who (as you can imagine) has quite a story to tell!...

Love of flying drew former Midlander to become a WASP - My West Texas | This year, in January, when she was sent an invitation to attend a reunion with 26 other women -- three being former classmates -- at the CAF AirSho, she knew she would have to come back to where she reared her children to attend. ... [Photo via Wings & WASP]

Going behind the scenes on Red Tails from Club Jade | This past week, the Red Tails facebook page brought up an album of new photos showing the cast and crew on location. Also, they released the clip above of the actors on the set talking about how they've bonded on the set. ...

One of the last WWII bombers still taking off - Washington Post | One of the last remaining B17 bombers from World War II is still being flown and even includes features similar to what it had back in 1941. (Oct. 8) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart,...

NBAA Rewards 50- And 60-Year Safe Flyers from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by Matt Thurber | In 1998, the National Business Aviation Association started honoring member companies that have flown 50 years or more without an accident, and in 2006, the association added companies that have 60-year ...

42-5570 – P-61A-10-NO Black Widow from Warbird Central
   
WWII pilot once thought missing buried in Memphis - WMC-TV | A World War II pilot from Memphis who was shot down on Christmas Day, 1943 was buried with military honors Saturday. Major Hugh Muse was only 23 at this time of his death. He was flying his 50th mission over Italy when his plane was shot...

Air & Space Museum closed by demonstrators - Seattle Post Intelligencer | Washington's National Air and Space Museum is closed after demonstrators tried to enter the building with signs and at least one person was pepper-sprayed.  Smithsonian spokesman John Gibbons says a group of demonstrators, estimated between 100 and 200 people, arrived at about 3 p.m. Saturday and tried to enter the free museum.  Gibbons says when a security guard tried to stop them...

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Heavy Metal Jet Team and Naval Aviation Centennial Headline 14th Annual Great ... - SYS-CON Media | The 2011 Great Georgia Airshow returns to the skies over Peachtree City October 8-9, 2011. Air Show Director Angie Faulise described a new high-powered line-up which will feature some of the world's top aerobatic pilots. "We are extremely excited that ...

Heavy Metal Jet Team - Official Web Site

Great Georgia Airshow takes off this weekend from General Aviation News | The Heavy Metal Jet Team and the centennial of Naval Aviation headline the 14th Annual Great Georgia Airshow, which takes off Oct. 8-9 at Falcon Field (FFC) in Peachtree City, Ga....

WWII fighter plane to land at fly-in - Herald Palladium | WATERVLIET - A host of World War II-vintage aircraft, including an F4U Corsair, one of the most effective American fighters ever built, will take part in a warbird fly-in on Oct. 9.  The event at the Watervliet Airport is free and open to the public, according to Al Hartline, one of the organizers.  Hartline said 32 planes are expected...

Hops & Props at Air Zoo from General Aviation News | The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Hospital Hospitality House are joining forces to host the second annual Hops & Props casino night and beer tasting fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 8. ...

EAA Chapter 67 BBQ Fly In/Drive In at Noblesville Airport (I80) on October 9 2011 in Noblesville, Indiana, USA - Fly-In Calendar | EAA Chapter 67 BBQ Fly In. Come and enjoy some BBQ at a great grassroots airport. Usually a nice mix of homebuilt, classic and warbirds in attendance.

NBAA Convention kicks off Monday from General Aviation News | The National Business Aviation Association's 64th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2011) kicks off Monday in Las Vegas. Convention planners report that this year's event, taking place Monday, Oct. 10, through Wednesday, Oct. 12, is anticipated to meet or exceed expectations from previous years. ...

JSSI ‘Fly a P-51′ sweepstakes winner to be unveiled at NBAA from General Aviation News | Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) will be announcing the winner of the second annual Fly a P-51 sweepstakes at the National Business Aviation Association's 64th Annual Meeting and Convention in Las Vegas. The company is accepting entries until 12 noon PDT on Tuesday, Oct. 11....

'Honoring Our History' WWI exhibit lands at Pearson - The Columbian | Laureano Mier, Pearson Air Museum manager, stands in front of a replica Fokker triplane that will be one of two on display Saturday during a special program on World War I. By Tom Vogt What: “Honoring our History” World War I exhibit. ...

New Montana chapter of Honor Flight plans flight for vets from smartbrief | The Honor Flight Network activated a chapter in Montana this week, which plans to fly almost 100 World War II veterans to...

"Galloping Ghost" under construction from Pilots of America Message Board by John Baker | Here are 190 still photos of the P51 "Galloping Ghost" ...

Congratulations WAI member Penny Hamilton! from WAI Connect Blog by Amy Laboda | Penny R. Hamilton, PhD, will be inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame at a luncheon banquet at 11 a.m. Oct. 16 inside the Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum  in Denver.  For longer than 20 years, Dr. Hamilton has been an  ...

B-17 rekindles veterans' memories - Reading Eagle | Warren A. Fisher knew better than to get too attached to the B-17 Flying Fortresses he served on as a waist gunner during World War II. The bombers took so much fire as they worked to cripple the factories that powered the German war machine that ...

In His Name - Vintage Wings of Canada | Certainly, the most spectacular things about Vintage Wings of Canada are the exquisitely restored and meticulously maintained vintage aircraft of the collection. Pilots love and live to fly them, veterans and younger generations flock to see them in the air and men and women are trained and dedicated to maintain them. But they are, in the end, just machines. Cold steel, aluminum and fabric artifacts that, though they are operated in flying condition, need a soul to fire their hearts, to ignite passions, to tell stories and to continue in important and valued work.  A soul is not something they are equipped with at the factory. We cannot order the part, find it on eBay, mill spirit from a block of steel or pump it in liquid form into the fuel tanks. Their souls come from the men who fly them now, and more so from the men ...

F-106 Delta Dart - 58-0787 Pilotless Landing from www.f-106deltadart.com | F-106 Delta Dart Ultimate Fighter Interceptor of the FIS with photo galleries, history, displays, William Tell, drones, boneyard ...

Photos: Gunfighter Skies 2011 from Air Combat Command - Top ACC Stories

1978 Harrier T.4 road test......... from PPRuNe Forums by D John | Hi, I found this December 1978 Autocar 'AutoTest' on the Harrier T.4 'a nippy two seater for the ...

During SciFest from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | NASA Astronaut Dr. Sandra Magnus will speak at the SciFest St. Louis October 22, 10-11a.m., at the St. Louis Science Center.  On July 21, 2011, Magnus returned on the Shuttle Atlantis from the 135th and final mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, a mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. We are proud to welcome our local hero -- born in Belleville, IL, and a graduate of  ...

NASA Invites Virginia Students to Become 2011-2012 Aerospace Scholars from PR Newswire: Aerospace/Defense | HAMPTON, Va., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Are you looking for an experience that is out of this world? Planning a mission to Mars and gaining college credit are just two perks high school juniors in Virginia can experience through the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology...

Dream is over for Virgin Galactic space tourist - KEPR CBS 19 | After waiting seven years to fly aboard Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceline, Walton gave up on the dream and asked for a $200,000 ticket refund on his 75th birthday this past spring.  Walton, who was among the first 100 customers to sign up, is not as spry as he used to be, and he's concerned about the project delays.  "This was a decision I wish I didn't have to make," he said recently. But "it was time."...

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 Chills and thrills of the Apple Valley Airshow - Victorville Daily Press | On Saturday, the Apple Valley Airshow will take to the sky in hopes of giving thrills and chills to aviation enthusiasts from all over the region. “We had 4000 people last year and we're expecting big numbers this year,” said airport manager Terry ...

AirSho to offer exclusive sunrise tour to photographers - My West Texas | For the first time, organizers with the Commemorative Air Force AirSho have organized a tour this year that will give photographers and those interested in photography an exclusive chance to capture the planes in a new light. The Early Bird Photo Tour ...

Stuart Air Show Veterans Day Weekend showcases new performers and displays – TCPalm | The Amber Leigh Band will appear at the Stuart Air Show Dirty Flight Suit Party on November 11. Wear your cowboy boots and kick up the dust to the sounds of country fiddling with a Celtic Twist. Tickets are on sale at http://www.stuartairshow.com. ...

NBAA Trumpets Exciting Plans in Monday-Wednesday Lineup for 2011 Convention - AMTOnline.com | The second-day Opening Session will include aviation legends and luminaries such as actor Harrison Ford, famed air show performers Sean D. Tucker and RA "Bob" Hoover, FAA Administrator Babbitt, astronaut Gene Cernan, and former Thunderbirds lead pilot ...

NBAA Preview: Bizav Convention Coming Soon to Las Vegas  from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by Matt Thurber | NBAA is holding its 64th Annual Meeting & Convention October 10 to 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year’s gathering also marks the 40th anniversary of AIN’s creation, starting as a convention daily publication launched at NBAA’s 1972 meeting in Cincinnati…

Planes put on top show for school - Ipswich Queensland Times | But the pilots behind yesterday's impressive RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display were determined to put on a spectacular show for Ipswich. That's because the team had heard about the damage the city sustained in January's floods, especially at Ipswich ...

NASA Awards Historic Green Aviation Prize Video  from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News  -MOFFETT FIELD CA- NASA has awarded the largest prize in aviation history, created to inspire the development of more fuel-efficient aircraft and spark the start of a new electric airplane industry. The technologies demonstrated by the CAFE Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, competitors may end up in general aviation aircraft, spawning new jobs and new industries for the 21st century.  The first place prize of $1.35 million was awarded to team Pipistrel-USA.com of State College, Pa. The second place prize of $120,000 went to team eGenius, of Ramona, Calif. ..

F-35B makes first vertical landing at sea  from Air Force Times - News by Staff writer | A Marine Corps F-35B made its first vertical landing on an amphibious assault ship Monday, Joint Strike Fighter program officials confirmed…

Naval Aviation: The Next 100 years - Second Line of Defense | ABOARD USS WASP, At sea – The Navy and Marine Corps Team made more remarkable naval aviation history today as the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) test aircraft BF-2 landed safely on USS Wasp's (LHD-1) flight deck, the first at sea vertical landing for ...

T-33 jet trainer to be unveiled at Aviation Heritage Center - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | A T-33 jet will be unveiled in front of the Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin at the Sheboygan County Airport in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday. The T-33 will be unveiled at 4 pm and will be on permanent display at ...

WWII vet recounts Doolittle's Raid in a B-25 - Snohomish County Business | Ed Saylor of Puyallup, 91, one of the few remaining survivors of the group known as Doolittle's Raiders, the crew members of 16 B-25s that made a daring attack on Japan in April 1942. The raid, with Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle in the lead plane, ...

Vintage warbirds to swoop into airport for 3-day visit - Reading Eagle | A B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator, both heavy bombers, and a P-51 Mustang fighter plane will fly into the airport and stay for three days, beginning Wednesday. "This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore and learn more about these unique and ...

Tin Goose lands in Porter County - nwitimes.com | The Tri-Motor, nicknamed "The Tin Goose," is touring as a flying outreach component of the Experimental Aircraft Association's Air Venture Museum based in Oshkosh, Wis., and will be available for public flights from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday and Wednesday. ...

Airport lets public fly in early Ford model aircraft - Post-Tribune | Pilot Gerry Flaugher of Poplar Grove, Ill., flies a Ford Tri-Motor over Valparaiso, Ind., during a demonstration flight originating from the Porter County Regional Airport in Valparaiso, ...

Missouri Aviation Historical Society Meeting Set for October 13 from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | The Missouri Aviation Historical Society is an informal group of folks with a love of aircraft, and we are striving to record and document the rich aviation history that has been a part of the great state of Missouri for the past century. From Benoist to Zenith, the aviation industry in the "Show Me" state has always been at the forefront of technology, and has produced some of the world’s best known aircraft. Famous pilots, from Jimmy Doolittle, to Slim Lindbergh, all called Missouri home for a portion of their lives, and made significant contributions to the advancement of aviation. One of our goals is to establish a Missouri Aviation Hall of Fame…

EAA Young Eagles Program is the Cover Story of the October, 2011 Airplanista ... - Eugene, OR, United States, 10/03/2011 - Airplanista Magazine's October, 2011 issue presents an in-depth look at the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles Program as part of a Special Report entitled "Aviation's ...

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