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Father-son duo will 'sky dance' in Cherry Point Air Show ENC Today, NC - Sean Tucker says he took an aerobatic class in the mid-1970s to conquer his fear of flying, and he has been addicted to "sky dancing" since. ...

EAA And AERO Friedrichshafen Announce Strategic Relationship from AVwebFlash Current Issue - AERO Friedrichshafen, a general aviation show in Germany, has been growing in recent years -- as shown by its recent decision to switch from an every-other-year schedule to an annual event -- and this week, AERO organizers announced a new strategic relationship with EAA. "We're convinced that this will lead to more aviation enthusiasm and additional value for our common customers on both sides of the pond," said AERO Friedrichshafen project manager Thomas Grunewald. Both organizations aim to expand their global reach, he said. "We've seen that their show and our AirVenture show attract the same kindred spirits," EAA spokesman Dick Knapinski told AVweb on Wednesday. "This is a way for us to reach out to the general aviation community in Europe, and also for AERO Friedrichshafen to add more visibility at our events."

Air Show returns TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - By DEVIN STEVENS The Nova Scotia International Air Show is set to take off again this fall after repair work at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport ...

AOPA Warns Pilots Attending Fly-In To Stay Out Of Expanded P-40 Aero-News Network, FL - Pilots planning to attend the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's 18th annual Fly-In and Open House should use extra care when planning and executing ...

Air show farce: cash back Waikato Times, New Zealand - By REON SUDDABY - Waikato Times Thursday, 05 June 2008 Ticketholders for the failed Wings and Wheels Over Waikato air show will get their money back. ...

Airshow ticket holders to get some money back Newstalk ZB, New Zealand - People who bought tickets to the postponed Waikato Wings and Wheels Airshow will get most of their money back. When the show failed to go ahead, ...

Wings and Wheels over Waikato to refund ticket holders Scoop.co.nz (press release), New Zealand - In a settlement reached with the organisers of the postponed airshow, Wings and Wheels over Waikato, the Commerce Commission has secured refunds for those ...

Young Eagles Program Gives Youngsters Their Wings The Beacon, OH - Through the Young Eagles program, youngsters will be given the opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane flown by a safe and ...

Young Eagles program gives local kids a chance to fly KRNV, NV - The program entitled, Young Eagles, sponsored by Reno Air Racing Foundation (RARF) and the Reno chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) after ...

Photo Album: Reno Air Races 2007 from: Reno air races by unknown
Display area and Stead tower - Photo by Susan. Cloud Dancer with stock tips and belly - Photo by Brandon. Precious Metal - Photo by Brandon. Cloud Dancer warming up - Photo by Brandon. Cloud Dancer on the line - Photo by Brandon ...

New Space Museum Opens In Oregon from AVwebFlash Current Issue - The Evergreen Aviation Museum, known as the home of Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose flying boat and a rare SR-71 Blackbird, will open a new space facility this Friday. The new museum will feature Titan missiles, a replica Lunar Module and Lunar Rover, and the Russian Photon Space Capsule. The new 120,000-square-foot building is a twin to the original museum. Interactive exhibits and simulators will be used to tell the story of spaceflight. The museum also plans to host a series of educational programs and space camps, and will offer programs for local high schoolers. The museum is located about 20 miles southwest of Portland, Ore., at the McMinnville Airport.

Changes At Scaled Composites from AVwebFlash Current Issue - Scaled Composites, based in Mojave, Calif., announced on Wednesday that Douglas Shane has been appointed president and will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations of the company. Company founder Burt Rutan is named chief technology officer and chairman emeritus. "I suggested this change to our organizational structure because I want to focus on developing our talented, innovative team and ensuring we continue to provide our customers the creative technical approaches that only Scaled offers," said Rutan. "I am successfully recovering from about eight months of significant heart health challenges, and with this move look forward to many more years of fun here at Scaled." Doug Shane was previously vice president.

Burt Rutan, designer of SpaceShipOne, steps down as Scaled ... International Herald Tribune, France - Burt Rutan, inventor of the first privately financed manned rocket to reach space, stepped down as president of Scaled Composites LLC, the company announced ...

SpaceShipOne Book Looks Behind the Locked Hanger Door Wired News... was at the International Space Development conference with us over the weekend signing copies of the book while Burt Rutan was the gala speaker. ...

SpaceShipTwo team reshuffled MSNBC - Company founder Burt Rutan has been named chief technology officer and chairman emeritus. "I suggested this change to our organizational structure because I ...

Space: Tourism May Hold Key To Making 'Spacefaring' A Reality - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - It is based on SpaceShipOne, the craft that won the $10 million Ansari X Prize in 2004 for being the first privately funded human spaceflight. ...

Air Force retires decorated C-130E from Stars and Stripes RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — As the C-130E Hercules slowly rolled down the taxiway, fire trucks on both sides gave the big, gray aircraft a shower and dozens of airmen lining its path quickly s...

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