Seventy-Five Years of Flying Fortresses from Planenews Aviation News
It's been 75 years-that's three-quarters of a century-since the prototype of the Flying Fortress series took to the skies for the first time over Seattle, Washington. For so many reasons, the B-17 Flying Fortress became an American icon.
'Spirit of Aviation' Aircraft Auction Set for AirVenture from www.airventure.org
For the first time, aircraft buyers and sellers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will be able to rely on more than handbills, want ads and word-of-mouth, as the "Spirit of Aviation Auction" will be held on the AirVenture grounds on Saturday, July 31.
The auction, conducted by REDC and Auction.com, in conjunction with EAA, will feature all types of consigned aircraft, from privately owned recreational aircraft to rare vintage and warbird airplanes, and larger general aviation planes. It will be the only aircraft auction held on the grounds at Oshkosh and in partnership with EAA. ...
OSH10: Day Two and Three at AirVenture with iFlight from Flightblogger
I'm beginning to see a recurring pattern for how I post these issues of iFlight. I'll have the first issue out on time, get bogged down getting the remaining issues ready, only to post day two and three together later in the week. Without further delay, here's iFlight for days two and three at EAA AirVenture:
AirVenture's best-kept secret - AOPA Pilot
What's the best-kept secret at EAA AirVenture? Many Oshkosh veterans will tell you that it's the AirVenture seaplane base, ...
A New ERA For Helicopters from CAFE Foundation Blog
Sikorsky Aircraft introduced its electric Firefly at AirVenture 2010 this week, but other ways to achieve green aviation are also showing up at Oshkosh. Avimech International Aircraft introduced its Dragonfly tip-jet helicopter, powered by hydrogen peroxide. Besides turning brunettes into blondes, H2O2 has propulsive qualities, often functioning as part of a rocket fuel mix. ...
Watch Mike's AOPA Live Interview from AirVenture from Mike Goulian Airshows
Mike took a few minutes in his schedule to meet up with AOPA's Vice President of Communications, Andrew Broom, at their "AOPA Live" stage at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. They discussed life on the road, safety, his air shows and Red Bull Air Races. Mike also explained all about his new sponsor, ASB.TV.
Young Eagles Will Benefit From An EAA Embry Riddle Partnership
Will Offer Free EAA Student Memberships EAA Young Eagles will soon be able to stay connected to the aviation world and enjoy a variety of benefits at no cost through the EAA Student Membership supported by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical ...
Military identifies C-17 crew killed in crash - Anchorage Daily News
The military today released the names of the crew members killed Wednesday evening in the crash of a Boeing C-17 cargo jet at Elmendorf Air Force Base.
The crew was ...
Thunderbirds wow Make-A-Wish guests at Skyfest - KXLY Spokane
AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA -- Friday was a very special day for kids at the Skyfest air show, set to begin Saturday. The group of two dozen Make-A-Wish children got ...
USAF Thunderbirds Pilots Visits Rockford Children - MyStateline.com
Rockford - Before the Thunderbirds take flight tomorrow they visited some kids at the Rockford Environmental Science Academy this morning. ...
Virginia Airshow 2010 - Aviation Central
With just days to go until the annual air show at Virginia airport it is a date to put in your diaries and make sure you don't forget. This will be the 54th annual air show being hosted by Virginia Airport, which was originally Durban ...
Georgetown AirFest at the Airport on September 25 - City of Georgetown Texas
Mark your calendar now for the Georgetown AirFest where you can see, hear, and take a ride in a WW II-era bomber or fighter plane. ...
Hornet team cancels Wetaskiwin appearance - Edmonton Journal
... Wetaskiwin Air Show, which is to go on as scheduled, Aug. 7 and 8. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds and parachute demonstration team are scheduled to appear.
Remainder of 2010 CF-18 Demo Team Shows Cancelled - Marketwire (press release)
The remainder of the 2010 air show season for the Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team, ...
Red Bull justifies suspension of air race - GulfNews
The sixth Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2010 in progress in Abu Dhabi. Organisers decided to suspend this year's ...
Windsor's economy will take a hit from Red Bull hiatus - Windsor Star
Hungarian pilot Peter Besenyel flies his plane flies his plane during the Red Bull Air Race in Windsor ...
Tricolour Arrows, tomorrow the grand spectacle of the sea - il Pescara
D Oman, at 16, will air the highly anticipated show "Pescara 2010", which sees the exception as protagonists of the Tricolour Arrows ...
…and we're back … thoughts after the Farnborough Airshow from Flying With Fish
Nearly two weeks ago I arrived in London for the combined marathon-&-sprint that is involved in creating social media content for a major aircraft manufacturer at one of the premier industry air shows in the world … the Farnborough Airshow.
Attending an air show as a spectator is great fun. Attending an industry sales event, disguised as an air show while creating specific content for a major aircraft manufacturer, while fun, is ...
Rhode Island Guard hosts annual Leapfest from National Guard - Top News
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The 28th annual Leapfest International AirborneCompetition will take place here on Aug. 7...
Pilot Jessica Cox on Inside Edition - Youtube
Jessica Cox is an international motivational speaker. For more information, call 520-638-6422.
If you have never seen Sport Pilot Jessica Cox, she is an amazing woman. The only Sport Pilot that flies with no arms. She will make a special appearance at our August 28th Thunder Over the Coconino Fly-In & Car Show. Join us for just plane fun!
Battle of Britain's last surviving Indian pilot - BBC News
After the war he became a champion air race pilot in India, and set endurance records in gliders. He even flew the first Indian prime minster Jawaharlal ...
Heroes of the sky honoured - Teesdale Mercury
THE widow of a man who served in the Dambusters squadron was a special guest at a ceremony that honoured airmen who died in Teesdale. ...
A Look At A B-17 Bomber Plane Through A Veterans Eyes - KCAU
While the words B-17 might not mean anything to you, they certainly mean something special to World War II veterans. Bob olsen is an eighty five year old ...
WWII B-17 Flying Fortress: Sentimental Journey - KPTH
(SIOUX CITY, IA) 75 years after its first flight, there are only 10 flyable Boeing B-17 bombers in the world. Erika Thomas takes us inside the World War II ...
B-25 bomber to make stop Saturday at Air Zoo in Portage - Kalamazoo Gazette
Dustin M. RamseyThe Yankee Warrior, a B-25 Mitchell twin-engined medium bomber, will make an eight-hour stop Saturday at the Air Zoo in Portage. ...
Aviation camp kids take to the sky - WCSH-TV
A group of middle school aged kids made their final day of aviation camp a blast by shooting rockets off into the sky. ...
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