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World's largest aerial application tool now available to fight oil spill from General Aviation News
The Evergreen Supertanker successfully secured its American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) Oil Spill Certification last week, and is standing by at Gulf Port, Mississippi, prepared to combat the massive oil spill spreading across the Gulf of Mexico.

Built on the utilitarian platform of a Boeing 747, the Evergreen Supertanker was designed to disperse liquid, foam and gels to meet the needs of the mission at hand. Having full certification for fighting fires, Evergreen now has the necessary certification to manage oil spills, according to company officials. With a payload of more than ...


Waterloo Aviation Expo Air Show - Cambridge Now!
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will headline this year's aerial display of modern jets, esteemed warbirds and daredevil aerobatics. Visit the static aircraft ...

WINDSOR FLY-IN: RBAR STARFLIGHT from Mike Goulian Airshows
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship, in cooperation with Windsor International Airport (YQG), kicks off the first official FLY IN with the Red Bull Air Race Starflight program!
Clear your schedule for the weekend of June 5 & 6 today and make sure to reserve your spot to fly into Windsor airport for the Starflight fly-in today! ...

New York Celebrates 100 Years of Aviation Entertainment in the USA with Race Pilots and Dignitaries in Times Square from Kirby Chambliss
    * WHAT: In January of 1910, the city of Los Angeles hosted the first aviation exhibition including air races and air show performances to a crowd of 250,000 fans. That fall, subsequent cities attracted crowds for similar stages in Boston, College Park, Maryland; and Belmont Park, New York.
A century later, in 2010, New York will again host three major aviation events:
    * New York Air Show at Jones Beach (May 29 & 30)
    * First-ever East coast Red Bull Air Race World Championship motorsport over the Hudson River (June 19-20) – TICKETS ON SALE NOW at www.redbullairrace.com
    * Coney Island's first-ever air show in Brooklyn (Aug. 28-29)

Thousands flock to Lyon County Fly-In - Reno Gazette Journal

"This was the best Fly In this part of the county has seen in years. We had pilots from Southern California and South Idaho," said Fred Nitz of the 2010 Lyon County Fly-In Committee.
Committee member Kay Bennett (co-manager of the Silver Springs Airport) added that an estimated 3,000-5,000 people attended the event over the course of last weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Fly-In kicked off with hot air balloon ascensions at sunrise, and then pilots from Nevada and elsewhere arrived at ...

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Red Tail Project P-51C to Appear At Salute to Veterans Corporation Air Show from The Aero Experience
The Red Tail Project's P-51C "Tuskegee Airmen" is scheduled to appear at the Memorial Day Salute to Veterans Corporation Air Show May 29-30. Other appearances scheduled are:


Helicopter Pilot Sets Eight Records from Planenews Aviation News Portal
Helicopter pilot Mark Young of Montrose, Colo., set eight world helicopter records last year that were recently ratified by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, including speed records and a landing on Pikes Peak.

Pilot of the Year award comes with unique gift - Liberty News
The award was announced at the departmental All Aviator's Meeting on May 4. It is given annually to a School of Aeronautics senior in honor of ...

Last Days of Peace - US Navy 1940 Pearl Harbor (Color) from Military Photos
Was looking through archives from Life Magazine and came across these beautiful pics of the US Navy, 1940. It was during naval maneuvers around Hawaii, before they started painting aircraft gray. Love the bright squadron colors on the aircraft. The ship is CV6, Enterprise, and note the pathetic AA armament along the deck edge. It wouldn't be long before it was shown how inadequate such weapons were. A look at the the last days of peace for the USN. ...

USAF Museum Series: Part 9 from A mile of runway will take you anywhere
One of my favorite places at the USAF Museum is the Presidential Gallery. Not for the sheer quantity of aircraft as every other hangar has far more, but instead for the history held inside the aluminum (a.k.a. al-ooh-min-ee-um, as I'm writing this from the UK) by millions of rivets. Now that is not to discount the incredible history of all the other aircraft on display. However, it's always a special experience walk where Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy once stood. ...

Pilots? Try to Volandia - via Google Translator
New park and museum of flight at Malpensa, including historical aircraft and themed play areas for children  ... This also AleniaAermacchi future with the M-346. Available for those who want to "fasten your seat belts" and experience the thrill of a simulated flight, the cabin of a 339 Tricolour Arrows, the mock-up of an AW139 helicopter and several workstations. And May 27 to 30, there are special celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the first flight made in 1910 its board of Caproni Ca.1.

May 19 from Cut and Paste Aviation
... 1977 -- Capt. James W. Yule, a B-52 instructor pilot, received the Mackay Trophy for gallantry and unusual presence of mind during an in-flight emergency.
1970 -- Apollo XI crew (Astronauts Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr.) received the Harmon Trophy for outstanding scientific and technological accomplishments in achieving the first landing of man on the moon. ...

First Learn To Fly Day Draws Thousands from AVwebFlash Current Issue
The first-ever Learn To Fly Day inspired 450 events around the country last Saturday, introducing an estimated 40,000 people to general aviation, EAA spokesman Dick Knapinski said this week. "Chapter 845 in Redlands, Calif., signed up 90 for introductory flights but was unable to give them all rides on Saturday," Knapinski said. "So they're holding International Learn To Fly Day Part 2 this weekend." At AOPA headquarters in Frederick, Md., the local EAA chapter set a new record for Young Eagle flights, said AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy. "Turnout was steady all morning and ...

My Quest to Ride on a Beechcraft Starship: I FOUND A RIDE! from Airline Reporter
About a month ago, I challenged myself to fly on a Beechcraft Starship and I have secured a ride! I get goose bumps just thinking about it.
I have been very surprised how many people have emailed me with suggestions and personal stories of the Beechcraft Starship. There truly is a great following and people love this plane. I thought I might be one of the biggest fans out there, but I might have some competition for that title. ...

Episode 97 – Darryl Jenkins on Airlines from Airplane Geeks Podcast
This week airline analyst Darryl Jenkins joins the guys to add his considerable industry knowledge to the conversation. Darryl is Managing Director at Aviation Consulting Group and author of the Handbook of Airline Economics. He's worked for many of the world's airlines, he's consulted for ...

Uncontrolled Airspace #186 "Orange Vest and a Hardhat"
What's in your flight bag... Cool new developments on the Air France Atlantic crash... Jack gets all torqued about a JFK incident. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace #186 "Orange Vest and a Hardhat"

Cool Photos of The Month from Nordo News
Are you a 'REAL PILOT' flying a 'REAL PLANE'? from Nordo News
Duxford Spring Air Show 2010 - Duxford - 05/16/10 from FenceCheck Forums
Planes of Fame Airshow 2010 - Chino - 05/15/10 from FenceCheck Forums