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Air Show Takes Flight This Weekend in Caldwell - Fox12Idaho | Pilots are getting set to take flight at this year's Celebration of Flight Air Show. "Tumble it nose over tail, hover it like a helicopter. Do the kind of things that audiences just look and go: I can't believe it. I've never seen anything like that ...   

Caldwell ready for takeoff - Idaho Press-Tribune | Mark Peterson, above, is the director of the air show and will be performing. The two pilots flew practice runs on Thursday, flying out of Caldwell Airport. Bring a blanket — no seat provided. Large area located off flight line is easy access to ...

Caldwell's 'celebration of flight' - IdahoStatesman.com | At the “Celebration of Flight” air show, you'll see the Air Force's A-10 West Demonstration Team, Caldwell-based stunt pilot Greg Poe and his ethanol-powered Fagen MXS aerobatic plane, pictured right, and Jacquie Warda and her Pitts Special S-1T do ...

Snowbirds ready to dazzle again - Castanet.net | Each table will feature at least one member of the Snowbirds team. Monday, there will be a VIP suite at the Delta Grand Hotel where people can get a front row seat for the show. "You will be chauffeured to the airport and have a chance to talk with the ...

Airport hosting another show in 2013 - Canada.com | "This time we're looking at Snowbirds and skydivers." The airport "will work co-operatively with them on all ventures, but what we'll watch for is full safety and regulator compliance," said airport CEO Mike Hooper. A number of spectacular crashes have ...

Crash Forces Airforce to Halt Aerials at Air Show - Jakarta Globe | Following the crash of the N21H aircraft “Christien Eagle” belonging to a Malaysian participant in the Minang Aerosport Show (MAS) in Padang, West Sumatra, on Thursday, the Indonesian Airforce has halted all plane aerobatic performances...

A Room with a View  from I n f o r m a t i o n 2 S h a r e by pawangkul: 

Competitors make stopover at Norman - Norman Transcript | Late Thursday morning, the airport was swamped with female pilots who were participating in the 2722-mile Women's Air Race Classic. This year was the first time the historic race made Norman one of its stops. Originally called the Women's Air Derby, ...

Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mobile!!  from Air Race Classic 2011 by Jo Alcorn and Michelle Bostick | Hi, Folks, This was the final day of the race for us.....we went from Borger, Texas at 100 degrees, to Oklahoma City, on to El Dorado, Arkansas and then into Mobile, following thunderstorms.....amazing day.  And the end of the 2011 race for us.  There is one more day for the remaining 30 airplanes and their teams to arrive in Mobile.  Weather will delay some.  Sadly we learned that at least one more team has withdrawn....due to weather conditions…

Cal Sci Center Lockheed F-104D Starfighter walkaround  from Travel for Aircraft | The California Science Center has several aircraft on display. During a layover of only a few hours at LAX one day I had time to view the aircraft on exhibit outside the museum. It is quite easy to get to, plentiful parking, gorgeous grounds and neighboring museums…

Siemens Builds the Chevrolet Volt of Airplanes  from Autopia by Jason Paur | Tucked in between the jumbo jets and military demonstrations at the Paris Air Show this week is a small motorglider powered by the first serial hybrid electric drive found in an airplane. The innovative plane is essentially an airborne Chevrolet Volt, with an electric motor turning the prop and a gasoline engine providing juice when the battery dies…

Dornier Do 335  from I n f o r m a t i o n 2 S h a r e by pawangkul | The Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (“Arrow”) was a World War II heavy fighter built by the Dornier company. The two-seater trainer version was also called Ameisenbär (“anteater”). The Pfeil’s performance was much better than other twin-engine designs due to its unique “push-pull” layout and the much lower drag of the in-line alignment of the two motors. The Luftwaffe was desperate to get the design into operational use, but delays in engine deliveries meant only a handful were delivered before the war ended…

EAA Aviators Club offers 'cool' way to see AirVenture | Private ... - Experience AirVenture in a new, “cooler” way this year at the EAA Aviators Club presented by Shell Aviation, a place to unwind, replenish, and watch the…

NEW B-25 to linger at Walla Walla airport through end of month - Walla Walla Union-Bulletin | The B-25 bomber "Maid in the Shade" taxis into its parking place Monday afternoon at Walla Walla Regional Airport. (June 20, 2011) WALLA WALLA -- "Maid in the Shade" will not be flying away too soon. The World War II B-25 bomber will extend its visit ...

Fighter jet rises from the bottom of the sea  from PhotoBlog by Jonathan Woods | A Greek Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet lays on the bottom of the Aegean sea near the Greek island of Samos after it crashed on June 9, 2011. Both pilots ejected before the crash and were rescued unhurt by a military vessel…

Fargo Navy Week  from Fargo AirSho by jimb | “Bringing America’s Navy Home” with Fargo Navy Week, Fargo AirSho | America’s Navy is “coming home” to Fargo in conjunction with the Fargo AirSho.  The U.S. Navy selected Fargo as one of only 21 metropolitan areas around the country to host a Navy Week during 2011.Fargo Navy Week is scheduled for Aug. 8-14, 2011.  Throughout Fargo Navy Week, Naval officers and sailors will meet with business, civic, education and government leaders, participate in community events, engage local veterans and complete public service projects. In addition, the Navy Band Great Lakes will perform free concerts throughout the community.  Read more >

Todays Photos - Friday 24th June 2011  from Military Photos by vor033 | Yet again an early start at work so thought I would get the daily photos going :) USS Enterprise in the Strait of Bab el Mandeb:

Nice Tail!  from Flight Monkeys by Chief Monkey | A wing, is a wing, is a wing. At least from a distance they all look more or less the same, and they all serve pretty much the same function. So while there are subtle, and even not-so-subtle variations between them, almost anyone can identify a wing when they see one…

Early Days of Antique Airfield  from Antique Airfield News | Since the theme of this year's fly-in is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Antique Airfield, Brent Taylor dug around in the archives and came up with some early days photos.  The oldest aerial view of Antique Airfield I have found. This picture appears to have been taken early in 1970. Picture is looking ENE. The E/W runway and hangar #1 are visible along with the remnants of the old county road running W from the driveway. That roadbed is what separates the property owned by the Taylor family (to the N of that road) from the APM's property (to the S of that road)… 

Oldest airliner?  from PPRuNe Forums by barit1 | This one is 82 years old. A Ford 4AT's behind the lineup of terrestrial Fords:

 

NAVAL CELEBRATION, TRIBUTES TO RUTAN & HOOVER AMONG MANY TOP HIGHLIGHTS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE 2011

Opening Day Concert, Night Air Show also return as must-see attractions

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Nov. 23, 2010) — Themed days dedicated to a notable centennial as well as aviation legends are shaping up to make each day at EAA AirVenture 2011 a must-see destination for all aviation enthusiasts. The 59th annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

      Among the themed days are tributes to aviation pioneers and legends Burt Rutan and Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, as well as a “Navy Day” as part of the week-long Centennial of Naval Aviation festivities. EAA AirVenture 2011 has been classified a Tier 1 event by the U.S. Navy as the service celebrates 100 years of naval aviation.

      Additionally, several attractions and events in 2011 will commemorate the 100th anniversary of air mail service. Progress is also continuing on a number of other top-level attractions and programs for 2011, including the World Symposium on Electric Aircraft on featuring influential industry leaders discussing this emerging era.

      “AirVenture has always been known as the place to experience all aviation has to offer, and 2011 will be no exception,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman. “We are delighted to not only partner with the U.S. Navy on its naval aviation celebration but also honor the legacies of two extraordinary individuals who epitomize what EAA and AirVenture are all about. Each day is shaping up to be an event in itself.”

      Daily highlights at AirVenture 2011 are as follows:

      Monday, July 25 – Opening Day: For the sixth consecutive year, AirVenture will get off to a rockin’ start thanks to a marquee musical act to be announced performing in the Opening Day Concert, courtesy of the Ford Motor Company. The concert, free of charge to all AirVenture attendees that day, will be held on the West Ramp following the afternoon air show.

      Tuesday, July 26 – Bob Hoover Tribute: Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern aerobatics, Hoover enjoyed a legendary air show and air racing career after flying 59 missions in World War II and escaping a POW camp by commandeering a German Focke-Wulf 190. The afternoon air show will feature many of the legendary aircraft flown by Hoover over the years, in addition to programs chronicling his experiences and achievements.

      Wednesday, July 27 – Navy Day: As part of the week-long Centennial of Naval Aviation celebration, Navy Day will feature a variety of legendary naval aircraft spanning the past 100 years, showcased in the afternoon air show and featured on the West Ramp throughout the week.

      Thursday, July 28 – Burt Rutan Tribute: Many of the unique, innovative airplane designs from Rutan, who recently announced his upcoming retirement, will be featured in the afternoon air show. AirVenture attendees with Rutan-designed aircraft are encouraged to take part in a major gathering, including a special parking area for them on the flightline. Well-known Rutan aircraft designs will also be on prominent display on the West Ramp and serve as a backdrop for various presentations during the week. AirVenture 2011 programming will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rutan’s Voyager aircraft around the world flight.

      Friday, July 29 – Salute to Veterans: The service and sacrificed those who defend freedom throughout the world will be honored through a Parade of Veterans, prior to an expanded afternoon air show that will include warbirds from various eras. The day will also feature several premier top-level attractions and forums, including evening programming and entertainment.

      Saturday, July 30 – Return of the Night Air Show: After a widely popular debut in 2010, the Night Air Show returns with an all-star cast of air show performers putting on a stunning display of precision aerobatics accompanied by pyrotechnics. Fireworks will again close out the evening.

      Sunday, July 31 – Military Scramble: Prior to the afternoon air show on AirVenture’s final day, dozens of military aircraft will leave Oshkosh with an organized departure that gives attendees one final look at seeing these majestic aircraft in flight.

      Advance purchase admission tickets and camping for AirVenture 2011 are now available at a discounted rate at www.airventure.org/tickets. 

      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.  

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A flight with the Blue Angels is an experience unlike any other - Plain Dealer | Thomas Ondrey / The Plain DealerThis is the easy part for Plain Dealer reporter Michael Scott, who is a passenger in the Blue Angels' F/A-18 ...

Roaring fighter jets open fly-in - Register Pajaronian | JB Cox claimed a seat on the main runway at the Watsonville Fly-In and Air Show soon after it opened Friday afternoon and sat astride his electric scooter ...

CNE Air Show A Thrilling Conclusion To Summer – CityNews | The 61st Annual Canadian International Air Show will undoubtedly be one of the highlights, with the world's fastest military jets performing breathtaking ...

Antique Airfield High Winds on Friday from Antique Airfield News | Today was sunny and clear, but high and gusty direct crosswinds forced a closure of the runway this afternoon at Antique Airfield. Arrivals diverted to Ottumwa which has a runway aligned for northwest winds. As the wind died down in the evening Antique Airfield reopened…

Duesenbergs show their stuff - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette | A Duesenberg passes under a World War II-era B-25 bomber as part of Friday's event at the Kendallville Airport. KENDALLVILLE – For one day, there were only ...

Air show acrobat following in dad's footsteps - insideTORONTO.com | Air show acrobat following in dad's footsteps. Kent Beckham flies the Harvard #3 over downtown Toronto. (Sept. 3, 2010) Staff photo/ERIN HATFIELD Twisting ...

Pics and other stuff: Duxford air show today by Tamara Kulikova

American Heroes Airshow Coming to Spirit of St. Louis Airport October 9 from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | The American Heroes Aviation Network, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, announces:
American Heroes Air Show – S t . L o u i s, M O / Event Summary: The community is invited to America's premier, admission-free aviation event that exclusively features helicopters to profile their crucial role in law enforcement, public safety, communications, Search & Rescue as well as homeland security and national defense. The event profiles capabilities with static displays and exciting flight demonstrations. / Date: Saturday, October 9th 2010 / Location: Spirit of St. Louis Airport, 18270 Edison Ave  Chesterfield, MO. / 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free Admission and parking / Supported by County of St. Louis - Aviation Dept / Event Contact: Don Anderson – Volunteer Event Director / Email: Don.anderson@Heroes-airshow.com / For further information visit our website: H e r o e s - A i r s h o w . c o m

Lightning - P-38 Style from FenceCheck Forums:

SwiftFuel to Power Attempt to Break World 100-KM Closed-Course ... - Young is a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, president of International Formula 1 Air Racing and runs the Aviation Pilot Training Program at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Calif. During the record attempt, Young will take off ...

Tsunami Air Racing -- Rebuilding A Legacy - Aero-News Network: The ... - It was one of the most aggressive efforts to energize American air racing... an one of its greatest tragedies... Tsunami, the first original homebuilt unlimited racer built since 1939, was designed for speed record attempts and air ...

The electric cricket has flown from Plane Talking by Ben Sandilands | The tiny Cri-cri about to make history, photo by EADS | The first flight of the all-electric version of the Colomban MC-15 'Cri-cri' or cricket on September 2 at Le Bourget only lasted seven minutes, but it is another very significant event in the pursuit of 'green flight'. What its maker EADS learns from the shiny little bug like aircraft will influence its plans for larger hybrid electric-liquid fuel designs…

PSYOP Soldiers take flight with 434th ARW from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. - Grissom Headlines by 434arw.pa@grissom.af.mil | Soldiers with the Army Reserve's 316th Psychological Operations Company recently took flight onboard a KC-135R Stratotanker from the Air Force Reserve's 434th Air Refueling Wing. The PSYOPS solders went on an orientation flight, where they were able to witness the refueling of a C-17 Globemaster III from the 437 Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. During the flight, Maj. Scott Thomson, 316th PSYOP commander, reenlisted Staff Sgt. John Walls, a psychological operations specialist. more...

Museum opens cockpits for annual event - The Turlock Journal | This Sunday, flight enthusiasts will have their chance to do just that at Castle Air Museum's fall open cockpit day, from 9 am to 5 pm Twenty-five of the 53 ...

A different type of rockoon from The Original Rocket Dungeon by Dick

SOARING LIKE EAGLES - ContraCostaTimes.com by Contra Costa Times | Approximately 50 youngsters had the opportunity to ride along in one of five planes on flights of 20-45 minutes, and like Kylee, above, receive a certificate for going on their first flight. EAA chapter 393 hold Young Eagles rallies ...

Aviation Day hopes to spark young people's interest in flying - West Central Tribune | In addition, chapter members hope to raise funds for the Young Eagles scholarship program. Scholarships will be used to help pay the cost of flying lessons ...

Hungary - Hungary International Air Show & Military Display 2010 - Kecskemét - 08/07/10 from FenceCheck Forums:

The Douglas F6D Missileer from Aviation Trivia of the Day by JP Santiago | In 1957 the US Navy issued a specification for carrier-based fleet defense fighter that could loiter for long periods of time at long distances from the carrier. In addition, the aircraft had to be able to engage enemy aircraft at 100 nautical miles with a powerful onboard radar and long-range air-to-air missiles…

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They're back .... Blue Angels air show returns to Pease after a 20-year hiatus - Foster's Daily Democrat
The United States Navy's Blue Angels will return to Portsmouth for their first performance in 20 years when the Boston-Portsmouth Air Show rolls into Pease ...

The US Air Force Thunderbirds (Senior Master Sgt. Robert J. Sabonis,, Senior ... - FOX CT | Dragon Boats race down the Connecticut River in Hartford while, downstream, the Connecticut River Museum honors the ...

Flying skills on display - MassLive.com | They are the US Air Force Thunderbirds. "You'll see precision flying like you'll see no other place. They fly two to three feet apart and do loops at high ...

This year's Atlantic City Air Show - Thunder Over the Boardwalk celebrates the ... - Atlantic City Weekly | The Atlantic City Air Show is easily the biggest event in Atlantic City each year and the biggest mid-week air show of its kind in the world ...

Air show dazzles with flames - MassLive.com | By KEITH J. O'CONNOR This weekend's Westfield International Air Show at Barnes Municipal Airport will highlight all things fast and furious with flames, ...

Mike Goulian To Perform At Westfield, Portsmouth Airshows This Month from Aero-News Network | Red Bull Air Racer Performs In Extra With the Red Bull racing season closed out, and no racing planned for next year, some of the pilots who flew the Red Bull circuit are getting ready to fly airshows around the country..

Canada - British Columbia - Abbotsford International Airshow 2010 - Abbotsford - 08/13/10 from FenceCheck Forums:

Getting ready for weekend air show - Santa Rosa Press Democrat | There will also be demonstrations by Air Force and Navy flight teams in modern jet aircraft, aerobatics and a fly-by of two dozen vintage warbirds. ...

Airport open house includes air show - Royal Oak Daily Tribune | There's more to see than ever before at Oakland County International Airport's open house and air fair. ...

Aerobatic pilot aims to motivate youth - MassLive.com | Greg Poe wants children to elevate their lives, and the motivation to do that, he says, can come from anywhere. It might even come out of the ...

YPSILANTI TWP: Air Show has special meaning for fighter pilot - Heritage Newspapers | Ryan Corrigan recalled the days when he was young and saw his first air show. "Just seeing the aircrafts rip through the sky was awesome," ...

An air-show minute for Fred Wiseman - Santa Rosa Press Democrat | At about noon on both days of this weekend's Pacific Coast Air Museum air show, the fighter jets and aerobats are to hush as a sweet, ...

Red Arrows: On The Chopping Block or Not from Ares by Robert Wall | In an earlier Ares post on the topic of the U.K. Strategic Defense and Security Review we warned that there would be a lot of silly reports coming out about looming end-of-the-world cuts. Now the Daily Telegraph has kindly provided a good example of some of the sillyness we can still expect between now and the end of October, when the SDSR is due out. According to the report, the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force display team, may be on its way out. If you read the report, it basically says that a high-ranking U.K. defense ministry official could not say the display team would not be cut since everything is under review…

Battle of Britain flypast at Lee and Thorney - Portsmouth News | The vintage aircraft have been carrying out numerous flypasts and displays at air shows and events to support the anniversary. But one of the highlights ...

Modern, vintage planes show their stuff - MassLive.com | During this weekend's show, there will be three heritage flights, including a fighter heritage flight with F-16, P-51 and P-47 aircraft; ...

Vintage aircraft among stars at show - MassLive.com | The B-25 is a medium-sized, World War II-era bomber acclaimed for leading the Doolittle Raiders. "That was when 16 B-25s launched from the carrier The ...

Electric Aircraft & Air Show Possibilities from Jetwhine by Scott Spangler | On many levels the 2010 Electric Aircraft World Symposium was a surprise. Sponsored by GE Aviation and held at the EAA museum on AirVenture Friday, I expected a geek fest with a small audience of a hundred or less, because that's the space available in the Founder's Wing, the symposium's original location. But when I hoofed my way to the museum, I saw Kermit Week's Mosquito parked outside. Being an old all-wood airplane, I've never seen EAA do that before. The reason, I soon discovered, is that three or four times as many people had signed up, so they moved all the airplanes out of the Eagle Hangar (except for the XP-51), to make room for everyone…

KC-135R/B-52 Pictorial: Passing Gas at 33,000 Feet With the Stratotanker and the Stratofortress from Ask My Sky Mom | Grissom Air Reserve Base sits hidden about 65 miles north of Indianapolis, Indiana. How can you hide a facility with a 12,500 foot runway, the largest KC-135R wing in the Air Force Reserve Command, and enough ramp and hanger space to take in other military bases' aircraft and other equipment when hurricanes threaten? Perhaps we can't see it through the trees- Grissom has been designated a "Tree City" by the Arbor Day Foundation for 9 years running! …

Divers to pull WWII plane from Calif. reservoir - Washington Post | The National Naval Aviation Museum is funding the salvage operation that is expected to pull the SB2C Helldiver out of the water on Thursday. ...

Helldiver plane to be raised Thursday - San Diego Union Tribune | One is on display at the Smithsonian Institute and another is at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino. No tax money or city water ratepayer money is being used to ...

Abbotsford Airshow 2010 by jevanshead:

How I Broke Chuck Yeager's Rock – By Ed Shipley from ASB.tv by Ed Shipley | Some years ago my good friend Jim Beasley and I got a chance to do some formation flying in P-51 Mustangs with WWII legends Chuck Yeager and Bud Anderson. Chuck and Bud were very kind to Jimmy and me and quite complimentary of our flying with them. After one of our flights together they invited Jimmy and I to join them on their historic High Sierra Mountain camping trip. Jimmy and I were stunned. This was the very camping trip we had read about in Yeager's autobiography. Why in the world would these two historic fighter pilots want us to tag along with them? We soon got an inkling when Yeager produced a legal document that defined us as "Junior Campers" and required Jimmy and I to carry whatever they deemed necessary and walk no closer than six feet behind them…

Planes of Oshkosh by Barb | Planes, planes everywhere.  OK, I hear you.  It is called AirVenture after all.  And for airplane lovers far and wide (of which my Dear Hubby is one), it is the place to be in July.  Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  And cool temps for people who live in much warmer locations.  I'm all about the cooler temperature…

Sploshkosh B'Gosh by Barb | Can you say rain?  They had tons of it in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this month.  Broke records.  And just in time for the big EAA AirVenture Fly In.  And our arrival.  Can you say mud?  It made the headlines…

Human-powered Microsoft plane to take to the air, but not for long - Seattle Times | Prizes: First place: Flight with Red Bull Air Race World Champion Kirby Chambliss at his ranch in Arizona. Second place: Sky diving with the Red Bull Air ...

Rocket man to face high-flying competition in Serbia - Pittsburgh Post Gazette | Mr. Schafer has been flying his models in the National Association of Rocketry's competitions for 14 years. "They are like reunions," he said of the annual ...

Do not wear underwear made of synthetic fibres when flying from Wright Squawks by Roger Chua | What to wear - In the improbable event of an emergency, the clothes you are wearing can play a significant role in your safety. People wear synthetic blend fabrics because they area easy to maintain and do not wrinkle when spending a long time seated. However, they ignite quickly, shrink, melt, and continue burning after the heat source is removed. In the unlikely event that the aircraft is evacuated even pantyhose contribute to injuries, as they melt and cause burns from the friction generated with contact on the slide…

The Australian Canberra in Vietnam from Aviation Trivia of the Day by JP Santiago | Monday I'd posted about the South Vietnamese Air Force's brief, if not flawed, operation of the Martin B-57 Canberra during the Vietnam War. They weren't the only nation outside of the United States to operate the Canberra in Southeast Asia. In 1967, the English Electric Canberra Mk.20s of the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 2 Squadron arrived at Phan Rang AB, which at the time was home to the USAF Martin B-57 operation under the aegis of the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing (an F-100 Super Sabre outfit)…

Electric airplanes at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010

ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT INNOVATION A HIGHLIGHT OF NEW AVIATION TECHNOLOGY AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2010

Flight demonstrations, technology forums part of Oshkosh activities
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. - (March 15, 2010) - The
innovation and technology of the emerging era of electric-powered
aircraft will be a major part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 on July
26-August 1. The 58th annual edition of EAA AirVenture, "The World's
Greatest Aviation Celebration," will be held at Wittman Regional Airport
in Oshkosh.

A full schedule of events throughout the week will highlight the
advances and future promise of electric-powered aircraft as this "green"
technology begins to secure a place in tomorrow's aviation world. Among
the scheduled activities are afternoon showcase flights each day;
evening flight demos; and displays and forums in AirVenture's Aviation
Learning Center.
"Hosting the pioneering technology of electric aircraft is a
natural for EAA AirVenture, which has always been the annual showcase
for what's new in the world of flight," said Tom Poberezny, EAA
president and AirVenture chairman. "This area will play an increasing
role in aviation in this century, and only at Oshkosh can people meet
and hear from the innovators themselves and find out more about what it
means for individual aircraft owners and pilots."
EAA is also inviting innovators and developers of the
electric-powered aircraft to participate in forums and presentations at
Oshkosh this year. A variety of innovators, from those with electric
airplane concepts to those with active prototypes, are expected to be
part of the activities. Interested parties may contact Ron Wagner at
EAA headquarters at rwagner@eaa.org or 920-426-4800.
At EAA AirVenture 2009, several electric-powered aircraft were
on display from both American and international companies. While much
of this technology is in its relative infancy, enthusiasm for this
emerging segment of flight is growing quickly and attracting both
scientists and investors to the possibilities.
EAA has been supporting electric-powered aircraft technology for
several years. In 2008, EAA petitioned the Federal Aviation
Administration to allow electric motors as powerplants for light-sport
aircraft (LSA). The potential of such use in light aircraft will expand
as innovations continue to improve the feasibility and economics of
electric-powered flight.
A full schedule of activities will be posted at the
www.airventure.org website as it is finalized.
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 http://twitter.com/EAAupdate.

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New Zealand Air Force aerobatics team grounded after accident – Earthtimes | By : dpa Wellington - The Royal New Zealand Air Force grounded its Red Checkers aerobatics display team Monday after the second accident this year. ...

Red Checkers touch during training - Otago Daily Times | The Royal New Zealand Air Force Red Checkers team has been grounded for the season after two aircraft touched during training this morning. ...

Flying, without wings: ERAU students building jet dragster - Sun Shopper | At the EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wis., Larsen set her all-time best top speed exceeding 300 miles per hour. The Prescott campus has never had the ...

Historic Flight at Kilo 6 air museum and restoration center - Snohomish County Business | Working with slide rules engineers designed the B-25 Mitchell, then pilots worked out the refinements in test flights," he said. "It was an amazing era. ...

John Willard's 1999 column: An air force of their own - Quad City Times | She flew everything from observation planes and trainers to multi-engined C-47 transports and B-25 bombers as she delivered planes to bases around the ...

Gen. Myers to speak at Wichita banquet - Kansas.com | Myers will be guest speaker at the Commemorative Air Force Jayhawk Wing's 13th annual Salute to Valor banquet and silent auction. ...

WAI Convention Draws Record Attendance from Aero-News Network | Annual Conference Focused On Diversity The theme for the 21st Annual International Women in Aviation (WAI) Conference, that concluded in Orlando, FL, on Saturday, February 27, 2010, was "Aviation: It's a Small World," but, by the tone, composition and look of the Conference, the theme could have been "Aviation: It's a Diverse World."…

Legendary British aircraft saved by anonymous donation from Wright Squawks by Roger Chua | Article dated February 27, 2010 by Tom Moran of the Daily Post The world's last airworthy Vulcan bomber has been saved at the eleventh hour thanks to an anonymous donation of more than £400,000. The future was looking bleak for the iconic aircraft, based at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire and owned by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust charity, before the surprise gift…

Robert Doe Wing Commander and Second World War Flying Ace – Scotsman | EXCEPTIONAL aerobatic skills and a love of being upside down are two of the prerequisites of fighter plane pilot, but Bob Doe could claim to have neither, ...

World War One Aircraft from Military Photos by SpeedyHedgehog | There's an incredible collection of World War One (and earlier) aircraft photos on this website http://www.earlyaeroplanes.com/archive1.htm. I'll post thirty but there are plenty more…

NASA Gets Flak on New Course - Wall Street Journal | Renowned engineer and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan last week sent a letter to lawmakers expressing concern that commercial entrepreneurs didn't have the ...

Boeing's new fighter project : Global Super Hornet from Military Photos by SlowMan | Boeing offers Brazil partnership to produce jets. The proposal is the latest weapon used by Boeing to overcome its competitors - France's Dassault and Sweden's Gripen - the sale of fighter jets to the FAB. The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is offering to the Brazilian industry a global partnership in the manufacture of fighter jets. This is the project Global Super Hornet, which will create a new game from the existing model, the F/A-18 Super Hornet.

Two Motors and Everything but Coffee from CAFE Foundation Blog by Dean Sigler | Pierre-Jean Beney may be the first to fly an electrically-powered paraglider with a tricycle wheeled chassis. Using a Trikebuggy, itself a unique platform, Beney mounted two Hacker A200-8 motors with 220 Amp controllers, a tidy reduction system, and his own microprocessor board to drive the motors with a combined throttle and kill switch. The board, according to Beney, also monitors the LiF2PO4 batteries, RPM, and will soon be connected to a global positioning system (GPS) to measure speed, "and eventually make coffee!!!" Other anticipated changes may include different motors, including a larger, direct drive type…

In My Version of Airplane Heaven from Av8rdan's World of Flying by Dan Pimentel | If you've ever seen "What Dreams May Come" with Robin Williams and Annabella Sciorra, you know it's a beautiful and extravagant movie that won the 1998 Oscar for Visual Effects. But as easy as this great flick is on the eyes, it is the story that grabs your heart and refuses to let go. So what does this movie have to do with airplanes? Great question…read on…

CoolPix - X Planes: Neil Armstrong And The X-15 In 1960 by Martt | This is definitely a great image for the CoolPix - X Planes category… Neil Armstrong in January 1960 standing in front of X-15 ship #1 after having landed on the dry lakebed at the Dryden Flight Research Center.  It's just awesome to see him here about 9 years before he was the first man to walk on the moon.  Some interesting things to note are the skid tracks from the main gear legs, the apparent bottle jack under the nose gear, and Neil's right hand placed just above the ball nose, also called the 'Q ball'…

Wrecked plane at City Hall is trial exhibit | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/01/2010 - Philadelphia Inquirer ... City Hall that has been drawing curious glances from passersby for days is part of a civil-litigation case stemming from a 2005 plane crash in Idaho. ...

NASCAR drivers talk pros, cons of a second race in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Sun | The Air Force Thunderbirds fly over before the start of the NASCAR Shelby American GT 350 Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Las ...

Geek of The North » March 1 – Today in Aviation History  by Mike | This entry was posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 00:01 and is filed under Podcast, Today in Aviation History. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own ...

This Week In Military/Aviation History 1-7 March from Warbirds Online by Tom Kwiatkowski Sr. | Well Folks, since we last spoke, we had a nice little snowstorm here to remind me of the reality of my situation and needless to say my Spring Fever is back where it belongs. Just took a couple of hours of digging out to firmly position it in the right place. I don't have to worry about it for a long time now. Just thought you'd like to know. Well as I hunker in for another month or so, why don't we take our weekly trip down History Lane, shall we? Yes, I think we shall. Tom K…