Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Indy Transponder 6-August 0950z

Coach Few joining the Blue Angels KXLY, WA ... down here at Fairchild Wednesday morning in advance of this weekend's Skyfest 2008 where the Blue Angels will be performing on both Saturday and Sunday. ...

Banks couple flies high by aiding Hillsboro air show News-Times By Nancy Townsley
Susan and Michael Warrens of Banks have served as volunteers at the Oregon International Air Show since the 1990s.

Chrysler Jeep Superstores Airshow Soars August 9 & 10
DETROIT -- Special appearances by Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey, of The History Channel's Mail Call, the U.S. Navy's F/A-18C Hornet and the U.S. Air Force's F-16C "Viper" Tactical Demonstration Teams and a special tribute to the P-47 Thunderbolt will head up the spectacular entertainment lineup for the "Chrysler Jeep Superstores Thunder Over Michigan" Air Show, August 9th and 10th at Willow Run Airport. The lineup announcement was made by title sponsor Chrysler Jeep Superstores Advertising Associa

Air Show cleared for Friday takeoff Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com, OR By Kurt Eckert Buy a ticket now for the Oregon International Air Show Sunday and receive a ticket of equal or lesser value free to attend the takeoff show ...

Army parachutists to drop in at museum FayObserver.com, NC ... of the US Army Special Operations Command’s Black Daggers, the 82nd Airborne Division All American Freefall Team, and the Golden Knights, and a ceremony.

Air-mazing pilots fly over london at 250mph NewsLite, UK
Pilots took toot the skies over London performing death-defying stunts in the Red Bull Air Race. Flying at speeds of up to 250mph they navigated a course ...

Married on a wing and a prayer! Bradford Telegraph Argus, UK By James Rush » A minister took to the skies to bless a couple’s wedding – standing on an aeroplane flying at 1000 feet. A two-hour rain delay threatened ...

AVweb's AirVenture 2008 Video Round-Up from AVwebFlash Current Issue
This year at EAA AirVenture we brought you fourteen video reports over the course of seven days. We realize the news was flying fast and furious during the show, so just in case you missed any of our reports, you can catch them all here. (Click through to watch.)

Cockpit Conversation: Oshkosh Wrap Up from Blogging Pilots
Oshkosh was a lot of different things. For the price of admission you could get your money's worth in many ways, each of which ignored the bulk of the event. And you really have to choose your own Air

Oshkosh Update--Flying a 1929 Ford Trimotor from Max Trescott on General Aviation by Max Trescott
Saturday was a completely unscheduled day and it was fun to just wander around and take in the random wonders of AirVenture. The day started by meeting up with Paul Plack of www.aero-news.net. If you’re not familiar with Paul’s work, then you’re missing out on an informative and fun part of general aviation. Paul spent more than 25 years in front of the microphone at a variety of radio stations around the country. He now applies his creative energy to understanding all facets of general aviation and produces daily podcasts for Aero-News Network. The guy is a pro and I highly recommend his podcasts.

Breakfast Fly-In is set for Aug. 23 Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, United States 944 is once again preparing for its annual breakfast fly-in on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Chillicothe Municipal Airport. The breakfast, consisting of pancakes, ...

Aviation New Media Meetup from Thirty Thousand Feet Blog by Max Flight
On Sunday, August 10th at 8:00 pm EST, Courtney Miller and I will be hosting a live, interactive episode of the Airplane Geeks Podcast.

B-29 Open Cockpit Days; Pueblo CO from Pilots of America Message Board by gkainz
from COPilots email:WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft MuseumWHAT: is sponsoring Open Cockpit Days with the World War II strategic bomber the B-29 Superfortress.

'Star' bomber visits Waterloo Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA By JIM OFFNER, Courier Business Editor WATERLOO --- At nearly 89, as he is today, or 33, when he flew a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber over Europe in World War ...

Patriotic ex-aviator flew vintage planes DetNews.com, MI His flying experience led him to own two B-25 bombers, which he flew at air shows throughout the area and nationwide. "He enjoyed the camaraderie -- a group ...

Milestones of Flight: 8/6 from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite

5 Hoosier airports awarded $207,000 in federal grants from IndyStar.com Business Headlines
INDIANAPOLIS » The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grants totaling $207,000 to Indianapolis Executive, Marion and Delaware County to update their master plans, Shelbyville Municipal to rehabilitate an apron, and Greensburg-Decatur County to acquire additional property. (Star report)

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