Indy 2011: Friday - Part 1 from Airspeed by Stephen Force | Indy is one of my favorite shows. This is my third year covering it. It's at Indiana Regional Airport (formerly Mount Comfort) (KMQJ), which has excellent surroundings that offer performance lines that can accommodate almost anything you'd want to fly in the airspace. It's reasonably accessible. Firebase Airspeed this year is at the Super 8 in Greefield, which is only a few miles to the east. But for the construction on the main highway that has things down to one lane for much of the going, it's easy access. And I'm getting to the show around 0700 each morning, so it's no big deal for me…Reminder of our mettle - Greenfield Daily Reporter | The most moving scene at this weekend's Indianapolis Air Show won't take place in the skies over Mt. Comfort. It will be on the tarmac at Indianapolis Regional Airport, where two beams from the World Trade Center will be on display today and Sunday as ...
Indy 2011: Friday - Part 2 - A Ride on Fat Albert Airlines from Airspeed by Stephen Force | The Blue Angels are back again at the Indy Airshow. And that means that the ubiquitous blue and gold C-130, Fat Albert, is on the field supporting the Blues and thrilling spectators. And fanboys like me. Fat Albert is operated by an all-Marine aircrew. I had the opportunity once again to ride on Fat Albert. The first time (2009) was great. But I learned a few things that allowed me to prepare much better for this ride…100 years of naval aviation on display in NC show - Myrtle Beach Sun News | AP MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, NC -- A century of naval aviation goes on display when the Marine Corps puts on an air show at the New River Air Station in eastern North Carolina. The two-day air show takes off on Saturday. ...
Solar Impulse Flies Over Four Countries on First International Flight from CAFE Foundation Blog by Dean Sigler - Supporters of the Solar Impulse gathered to celebrate the giant solar-powered airplane’s landing in Brussels, Belgium today after the craft had crossed Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, and Belgium in its 630 kilometer (340 nautical mile), 12 hour, 59 minute flight…
Aircraft of the 'Tiger Meet' from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | The 2011 Tiger Meet is under way at the Cambrai air base in northern France…High in the Sky - Jennings Daily News | The second annual Barnstormers Air Festival took over the Jennings Airport on Saturday, allowing 64 area youth to have their first chance at hitting the friendly skies for free. Nearly 50 guest planes flew in to enjoy the event from as far away as ...
Hang Gliders Soar into Spring Air Festival in Sylmar - Examiner.com | Now, as Activities Director for the Sylmar Hang Gliding Association, McLaughlin is among those who have helped organize the association's annual Spring Air Festival, which takes place Saturday, May 14. The day's activities include a hang gliding ...
EDITORIAL: TN Air Show flying higher in Smyrna to delight of all - The Daily News Journal | Shortly after the United States Air Force's Thunderbirds soared and roared through Smyrna's skies at this year's air show, the Smyrna Airport announced that the United States Navy's Blue Angels would be coming to the air show in 2012. ...
EDITORIAL: TN Air Show flying higher in Smyrna to delight of all - The Daily News Journal | Shortly after the United States Air Force's Thunderbirds soared and roared through Smyrna's skies at this year's air show, the Smyrna Airport announced that the United States Navy's Blue Angels would be coming to the air show in 2012. ...
Michigan Aerobatic Open from IAC88 Blog by Don Weaver | Go here to register for the competition! Game on! We have sponsors, we have staff, we've got a waiver for the aerobatic box approved. Airport is on board, as is ATC and the county safety folks. Hotels arranged. Gotta plan the Saturday evening banquet food - yum. We have a speaker - Steve Tupper of Airspeed will speak about military rides, AcroCamp movie and AcroCamp II plans and other fun stuff and might have a few clips to show. We are off to order shirts and trophies next week. So far so good - and thank goodness the IAC gives us a big checklist so that we don't forget anything. Potties. Gotta order the potties…
Pilots converging on Quincy as part of annual Fly-In - Tallahassee.com | Pilots from around the Southeast are converging today for the annual Quincy Fly-In, sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 445. The event is 9 am to 4 pm at Quincy Municipal Airport. You can eyeball the aircraft and talk to the pilots. ...
B-25 Mitchell Bomber - Video - Jay Leno's Garage from http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/ At The Garage The most versatile aircraft of World War II...
Veterans take flight down memory lane - WVEC.com | More than 65 years ago, 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers launched off an aircraft carrier to conduct the famed Doolittle Raid over Japan. 84-year old Walter Dandridge of Williamsburg said just seeing the Panchito was like a sight for sore eyes. ...
VIDEO: World War II B-17 bomber visits Napa - Napa Valley Register | The Register tours a restored B-17 Flying Fortress bomber that will be on display at the Napa County Airport until Sunday. The goal of the story comments section at NapaValleyRegister.com is to have an open, thought-provoking, civil community forum for ...
World War II-era B-17 coming to town - Record-Searchlight | The B-17 was donated to the EAA Aviation Foundation in 1981 under the condition that it be maintained in airworthy condition. After being displayed at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wis., for a decade, it made its national tour debut in 1994. ...
Iconic WWII plane touches down in Edmonton - Global Winnipeg | This C-46 Commando, originally used to transport supplies to allied troops during WWII, is now used as a rugged cargo transport. There was some unusual air traffic at the Edmonton International Airport Friday afternoon, as a legendary WWII-era ...
Magnificent women in their flying machines - Cambridge News | The visit also kick-started the Celebrating Women in Aviation exhibition, which honours the role played by women. The Air Show, which takes place on Sunday, May 22, will present stunning aerial displays by the women pilots.
Herald photographer wins second National Newspaper Award - Lethbridge Herald | A photographer at The Herald for almost a decade, Martens' photograph from the crash of a CF-18 fighter jet warming up for the Alberta International Airshow was named winner of the News Photography category at the 2010 National Newspaper Awards, ...
Today in Aviation History – May 14 from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal
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