Sunday, June 21, 2009

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The Department of National Defence said the iconic, precision-flying aerobatic team would be back in action this weekend in St. Thomas, Ont., after being grounded just over a week ago due to problems with the military jet's seat lap belt system. ...

Operational pause on Snowbirds' jets lifted - Moose Jaw Times-Herald, Canada
The operational pause placed on aircraft flown by the Snowbirds, the Canadian Forces aerobatic team based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, has been lifted. The Department of National Defence announced in a new release Friday that once overhauled lap belts have ...

AIR SHOW: Snowbirds a go for St. Thomas - London Free Press, Canada
By KATE DUBINSKI , SUN MEDIA The Snowbirds will make an appearance at the St. Thomas air show this weekend after all. Canada's largest air show, Wings & Wheels, learned that the Snowbirds were grounded of an "operational pause" by the Canadian military ...

Air show takes to sky over Elgin - St. Thomas Times-Journal, Canada
She and fellow wing walker Tyson Rininger, from Monterey, Calif., are among the new attractions at this weekend's second Wings and Wheels being held at St. Thomas Municipal Airport. The show, which starts today and continues until Sunday, features air ...

Dover air show delayed until noon - The News Journal, DE
The Dover Air Force Base Open House and Air Show has been delayed and the gates now will open at noon today. The alternate parking plan also is now in effect. Parking for the open house and air show is at the Blue Hen Corporate Center and Mall on S. ...

Thousands of aeroplane enthusiasts headed for the Kemble Air show in Gloucestershire on Saturday to see some of the country's finest pilots. For the first time the show is over two days, with a debut appearance by a restored Vulcan bomber due on Sunday ...

Nearly hidden among the ranks of giant airliners, military airlifters and sleek warplanes on display at this year's centenary Paris Air Show, an eclectic collection of historic aircraft has been drawing large crowds of curious onlookers.
Its centerpiece is the Bleriot XI, a rickety monoplane that was featured in the inaugural Paris air show in 1909, after its French constructor Louis Bleriot had used it for the first flight across the English Channel. ...

Photos - Paris Air Show 2009 on Flickr from Flightstory.net - Aviation Blog by Michael
As time goes by and Paris Air Show 2009 Le Bourget only lasts for 2 days anymore, you can use the slideshow below to browse through the best photos of Paris Air Show 2009 on Flickr. [Paris Air Show 2009 (Le Bourget) Photo Pool]

See photos from flyshow in Paris - via Google Translator
For 48. time was the world's largest flyshow arranged. This time it happened in Paris, which alternate with London for this great event that brings together hundreds of thousands of visitors.

It's the annual Pylon Racing Seminar, where rookie race pilots learn what it takes to compete in the nation's premiere air race and veteran racers get a rare opportunity to fly the course. Since Reno Stead is a general aviation airport, the only times ...

2008- 'YEAR of THE TIGER'...(Then & Now) - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
According to the Chinese Zodiak, the Year of 2010 will be the- 'Year of the Tiger', but 2008 marked the SEVENTH-TIME it's already happened for Unlimited Class Champion race pilot- Bill 'Tiger' Destefani & his red-and-white super-hot P-51D Mustang Racer- #7 STREGA!
Some folks say- 'the first taste of victory is the sweetest', but certainly, Tiger Destefani also has to consider his recent amazing 'come-back win' at last September's Reno '08 NCAR. Obviously, every one of his race team's hard-earned Gold Trophies was cause for celebration, but his Reno '87 & '08 wins must have extra-special significance for 'The Tiger Man'. ...

PRS jets! - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion

(title unknown) from Snow Eagles Air Racing Team
There's Nikki right in her element: teaching! Air Race Classic folks showed the local kids airplanes, then brought them up to the ramp where a nice chalk masterpiece of an airport was quickly drawn & the kids got to simulate planes in the pattern ...

Pilot, Hartley Folstad, and wingwalker, Margaret Stivers, share their real life romance on the wings of their Stearman at speeds between 80 mph and 130 mph.

Jets take to the sky Monday - Barrie Advance, Canada
On Monday, June 22, two military jet aircraft will fly over the region as part of this year's Canadian Centennial of Flight celebrations. The first aircraft, a restored 1950s F-86 Sabre jet called "Hawk One", is scheduled to appear around 10:30 am in ...

Flying start for Air Force Days - via Google translator
The Air Force Day at Volkel airbase have a flying start. More than 70,000 visitors came Friday to the flight event. This is a spokesperson for the Royal Air Force said. The influx of visitors in the vicinity of the airbase not led to movement problems.
According to the spokeswoman for the air shows were the Patrouille de France, the Red Arrows and the British Avro Vulcan bomber in the taste of lovers of the flight event. ...

Roger A. Young of Abilene was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by direction of the President of the United States for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight.
Young received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service as a U.S. Army pilot from 1965 to 1968.
The Distinguished Flying Cross Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, perpetuation and publication of the history and traditions of individuals who served in all military branches worldwide and who have been awarded the DFC as a result of deeds accomplished. ...

... speaking from my own experience it's out of the world to be in one of these stunt planes while they're doing the tricks. Every single air plane in the legacy flight museum can fly, making it one of the most unique aircraft museums in the world.

B-17's visit stirs up memories - Great Falls Tribune, MT
By TRAVIS COLEMAN • Tribune Staff Writer • June 20, 2009 The first time Carl Pekkala laid eyes on a B-17 Bomber, it was love at first sight. Pekkala went on to become a B-17 waist gunner during World War II, taking part in 50 missions. ...

WWII bomber removed from Lake Michigan - United Press International
Kenneth DeHoff, executive director of Hawaii's Pacific Aviation Museum, said the Douglas SBD Dauntless bomber raised from the Great Lake at Waukegan, Ill., will eventually make its way to the aviation museum in about three years after being restored at ...

PT-22 Engine Mounting from CAF Minnesota Wing Blog
We are very lucky to have gotten these photos from volunteer Brian Strom. Thank you Brian for taking these photos!

"Last year over 10000 visitors enjoyed the re-enactment that included realistic and authentic amphibious beach landings, war birds, land battles and historic displays." "Lest We Forget" was started by a Lest We Forget hosts its second World War II ...

2008 Red Bull Air Race World Championship on DVD - PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria
Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of the 2008 Red Bull Air Race World Championship. This exciting DVD will be available on August 25, 2009 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. Take the top twelve pilots in the world to eight of the most ...

On May 21, 2009, Matteo Marianeschi visited Istrana airbase to take some pictures of the daily activities performed by the local based 132° and 103° Gruppo both belonging to the 51° Stormo. Interestingly, Istrana is not only home of the two AMX Squadrons, but is one of the Italian airbases with the largest collections of preserved aircraft and relics as the following images show.

Boeing is kicking off the final ten days of preparations for the maiden flight of ZA001 with a flight readiness review set for today.
The review will evaluate the preparations and maturity of ZA001's ability to fly before the month is out and according to program sources, the June 30th date remains Boeing's scheduled target for 787 first flight. ...

Electric Record from AviationBull
This electric airplane modified by SkySpark sports a 75kW motor and set an 8 minute 250km/hr record. Check out the video for more information. We're very excited to see what progress they make next!!! ...

WK2 flyover a success from Personal Spaceflight by Jeff Foust
As promised, WhiteKnightTwo did make an appearance in the skies over Las Cruces on Saturday morning. The aircraft took off from Phoenix and, at around 9:30 am MDT (11:30 am EDT) made a series of three low passes over the airport. WK2 made a pair of passes over the 8/26 runway and then, after taking about 10 minutes to fly over the city itself, returned to make a nearly touch-and-go approach on runway 30, coming within a few feet of the runway before ascending, circling the airport once more at altitude, and departing ...

WK2 back in Mojave from RLV and Space Transport News

Fugliest Airplanes from FlightAware > Discussions

John L. Franks - Mansfield News Journal, OH
He served five years in the US Navy, with 27 months aboard the "USS Indianapolis." He had also lived a number of years in Mansfield, OH, where he was a floor covering contractor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother, Thomas; ...

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