In a career spanning nearly 60 years, there isn’t a phase in aviation that Clay Lacy hasn’t been involved with.
He’s flown commercial and military planes; set records in air racing; piloted the first flights of five aircraft; was a pioneer in corporate aviation in the San Fernando Valley; and developed an expertise in aerial photography for feature films and commercials.
It is for all these accomplishments that Lacy will be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Dayton, Ohio on July 17. ...
Blue Angels Headline the Pensacola Beach Air Show: July 9-10, 2010 ... by Tara Clapper
The Blue Angels will present a spectacular air show on July 10, 2010 above Pensacola Beach, Florida. Centered in Pensacola, the Blue Angels are an internationally-recognized air show and stunt group with pilots representing the United ...
Oshkosh Daily Air Shows Highlights Excitement, Variety. from Planenews Aviation News
[ July 26, 2010 to August 1, 2010. July 26, 2010 to August 1, 2010. ] Warbirds, aerobatic champions, and precise formation flying are among the highlights of this year's air shows performances each day during EAA AirVenture 2010. More than 30 performers, who are among the world's finest air show pilots, are involved in the daily spectaculars. ...
Air Show Time! from Windsor International Air Show
Rob Reider | So much in demand on the air show circuit we had to book him before he got home from the 2009 show!
We are grateful and pleased to have one of the air show circuits premier announcers describe the accurate historical fact along with color commentary the pilots and aircraft who are the real deal in aviation. ...
Continental Air Shows | Forty years ago, Continental Air Show Productions brought the first integrated sound/communications/air boss/announcer platform to the air show industry. Owner Bill Bordeleau, an award-winning air show announcer, recognized the need for consistent, high-quality public address sound over long show lines. Now, in the 21st ...
The Vulcan Bomber: Successful weekend for XH558 by Chester
The great news for Air Tattoo fans is that the Vulcan has today been added to the flying display at Fairford in just under a fortnight's time. The Cotswolds are set to rumble once again, as the world's largest military airshow kicks off ...
Air Tattoo adds Vulcan to line-up! by Flightline UK
The legendary Vulcan bomber has been added to the Royal International Air Tattoo’s flying display next weekend after its operators won a last-minute battle to have the aircraft airworthy in time for the world’s largest military airshow.
The Vulcan, one of the most iconic warbirds of the Cold War era, was restored to flying condition in 2008 following a massive £7 million public campaign.
In order to display each year, the aircraft has to pass a series of rigorous tests, and operators overcame both financial and technical challenges to ensure that once again, the world’s only airworthy Vulcan would take to the skies for another season. ...
Spitfire and Hurricane at Bournemouth Air Festival 2010 - Bournemouth Echo
Seven decades later, crowds at Bournemouth Air Festival, which runs from August 19 to 22, will get the chance to mark the anniversary by witnessing two ...
Free Flight World Masters - Seine et Marne Evous
Avec, Virginie Guyot, première femme-pilote à intégrer la Patrouille de France, devenue cette année leader de la prestigieuse formation. ...
Williamtown Air Show - 18-19 September 2010 - Facebook
See the region’s biggest and most exciting air and ground displays ever by the Australian Defence Force and visiting allied aircraft. The event features the latest in technology from Navy, Army, and Air Force demonstrating the range of stimulating and different careers on offer in the ADF. It’s a family day with something for all ages.
Follow development son this web page for progressive development. Information on the road traffic arrangements, the flying and ground programs and information on the more exotic aircraft appearing from allied military forces will be added as they are settled.
July’s air sports by airsportstv
This month don’t miss these incredible air sports events from all over the world: ...
World War II aircraft to be on hand for Lakeville celebration - Coon Rapids ECM Publishers
Miss Mitchell, a World War II-era B-25 bomber, will fly over Pan-O-Prog's parade and cruise night. The aircraft will also be on display at Airlake Airport ...
... Many of Nevada’s contributions to aerospace and aviation are unique in that they remain classified and hidden in the interests of national security.
Thus the objectives of NVAHOF are unique to those of most other states in that we will not only recognize and honor those early pioneers of flight but will also honor the CIA, military and civilian contractor men and women involved in recent aviation and aerospace programs in Nevada that may remain unknown due to security classification. ...
Reno National Air Championship is the world's fastest motor sport from www.examiner.com
he Reno National Championship Air Races is the only place in the world where spectators can experience:
• Five days of air racing by six classes of aircraft
• Close-up access to racing aircraft, pilots, and crews in the pits
• A world-class air show
• A large static aircraft display, including the Heritage Trophy competition
• Great concessions and amenities.
Race aircraft in the Unlimited and Jet classes reach speeds of over 500 mph - by far the fastest-moving machines in motor sports. ...
When we took-off from Chino this morning, we used a slightly different radio call-sign: “Cessna 512R flight of two”. This is the standard phraseology for formation flying. Formation flying? Yes, our lead supporter in Chino flew with us to Catalina Island in his own Cessna 150. We took-off side by side and flew to the Island in formation. We were talking to ATC and squawking while he was listening and following us. We did break off the formation shortly before landing. Seeing an aircraft that close was an exciting experience. ...
Work starts in £15m plan to get Concorde flying - BBC
The engines on a French Concorde are to be examined as the first move in a £15m project aiming to get the supersonic passenger jet back in the air. ...
B-17s flying into area in two different stops Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
The belly of the B-17 Flying Fortress carried bombs during World War II. But the classic bomber will be carrying passengers for tours and flights on two ...
DREAMS OF FLIGHT: A JOURNEY THROUGH AIR AND SPACE JULY 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2010
Women have broken boundaries in the realm of air and space as pilots, astronauts, astrophysicists and scientists. The 25 women featured in Dreams of Flight: A Journey through Air and Space demonstrate remarkable resilience, strength and character in the face of opposition. This exhibition highlights the women, from the earliest pioneers of flight including Amelia Earhart, Bessie Coleman and Jaqueline Cochran to science and space innovators such as Barbara Askins, Patricia Cowings and Jerrie Cobb. ...
Behind the Stearman roll-over at DCA - AOPA Pilot
The high-profile gaffe took place during the promotion for Legends of Flight, a 3-D, IMAX movie that premiered Wednesday at the Smithsonian's Air & Space ...
Earhart update slated at Oakland museum from General Aviation News
The Speaker Series at the Oakland Aviation Museum at Oakland International Airport’s North Field in California continues Saturday, July 10, at 1 p.m. with an update on The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) and its Earhart Project. ...
Air Force Veteran To Speak at Museum - Cape May County Herald
Chuck Byler, Air Force veteran, retired teacher and author of Tempered Steel, will continue the museum's historic lecture series ...
Antique Airplane And Automobile Museum - KPTV Portland
The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum is located at 1600 Air Museum Road in Hood River. The museum has one of the largest collections of ...
Sometimes the best ideas are born underneath an airplane’s wing .
Just ask Mark Holliday, owner of the Mullicoupe, the second example of the type built by Jim Younkin at his Springdale, Ark. shop.
A legend in the field, Younkin is known mostly for his re-creations of racers of the Golden Age, starting with the Travel Air Mystery ship, Mr. Mulligan, and a few other creations, such as the “Goliath” super Stearman, the ...
Prominent general-aviation advocate joins Aviation Hall of Fame board from www.daytondailynews.com
Phil Boyer, retired president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has joined the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s board of trustees, board members of the hall said Friday, July 2.
During 18 years as the AOPA’s president, Boyer testified before Congress and lobbied it as a spokesman for general aviation. That followed a broadcasting career in which he managed ABC television stations WLS in Chicago and WABC in New York and served as senior vice president/development for Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises Inc., where he explored new business opportunities and coordinated ABC’s international business activities.
“I’m very pleased to be able to do this,” Boyer said Friday from his home near Batavia, east of Cincinnati. ...
Classmate shares memories of school Byrd - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
“I was in the B-17 unit in Amarillo, Texas, doing maintenance and training for crews headed for Europe,” recalls Hartsog, “and during that time, (Sen. ...
Fly like a fighter jet pilot from General Aviation News
Fighter Combat International, an aviation adventure company, now offers realistic air combat missions, aerobatic flying and fighter jet-like ride experiences to adventure seekers from the U.S., Canada and worldwide in Mesa, Arizona. No previous flying experience is required for participants. Each individual’s aviation adventure can be customized from the mild to the wild, according to company officials. ...
Evan Flys
Hi all my fellow aviation nuts! Summer has started but I've been busy. I just got back from a sleep away camp in the Santa Rosa woods and I had a great time. While I was gone, my dad transcribed two interviews for me so now you can read them! http://evanflys.com/capt_rifle_shetterly
http://evanflys.com/v-22_osprey
I also have some air show reviews ....
http://evanflys.com/golden_west_2010
http://evanflys.com/vertical_challenge_2010
Don't forget, my dad and I have lots of videos here now - http://www.vimeo.com/user1834772 - in case you don't want to read them! your pal, Evan
Flight International 6-12 July: Scrapping a Jetliner from Flight Image of the Day
This week Flightglobal publication Flight International in its cover article takes a look at fleet cycles. Most airlines end their days in the scrapyard, but usually after providing years of service. So why are newer aircraft being retired in greater numbers?
Pilots fueling up for flight rally - Austin Herald
It's time to start fueling up for the annual Young Eagles Flight Rally taking place this Saturday at the ...
Video: The Giant Ukrainian Valkyrie - AN 225 from Diamond Pilots
National Cherry Festival Airshow 2010 - Traverse City - 07/03/10 from FenceCheck Forums
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