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Valley pilots Marge Thayer and Helen Wyrick win the 2013 Air Race Classic - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) | The Air Race Classic is an all-woman trans-continental aviation race that usually stretches across 2,500 miles. Along the way, there are eight different checkpoints which must be passed by doing a dangerous fly-by at 200 feet of altitude. Marge is far ...

Winlock native recounts 'amazing' Air Race Classic experience - Longview Daily News | Between the dust storms, thunderstorms, mountains, turbulence and cows, Winlock native Amanda Suter will never forget flying in last week's Air Race Classic. The 22-year-old senior at Florida's Jacksonville University didn't place in the four-day, 2 ...

Thousands attend 11th Annual Atlantic City Air Show - NBC40 | The heat didn't keep airplane enthusiasts from spending the day on the beach, where thousands gathered to watch the Atlantic City Air Show. Some of the usual main attractions were missing from the show this year, but those in attendance say they wouldn't miss it for the world. Firebirds, Spitfires, Mustangs and even a Harrier are just some of the aircraft's you could see if you attended the 11th Annual Atlantic City Air Show...

Atlantic City Airshow draws families to the Boardwalk - Press of Atlantic City | Crowds at the 11th annual Atlantic City Airshow were less than half the size of last year’s spectator counts. City Emergency Management Director Tom Foley said an estimated 400,000 people watched Wednesday’s show from Atlantic City. That compares with more than 908,000 people officials said were drawn to the city for last year’s show...

Quieter AC Airshow disappointsthose hoping for thunder - Philly.com | ...Budget cuts from Sequestration grounded the eye- and ear-popping Thunderbirds, the parachuting Golden Knights, and other military demonstrations of years past. The result was a nostalgic, even mellow airshow on Wednesday. But sundrenched. "Toned down," said Frank Farrell, 52, of Rumson, N.J., putting it kindly....

Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival - Heroes and Legends - Set to Take Off This Weekend · Carmelo Turdo | The Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival, aptly labeled "Heroes and Legends," will take off Friday evening and Saturday after a two-year hiatus.The Aero Experienceproudly welcomes the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival back on our schedule, and we look forward to sending Carmelo Turdo and Leo Cachat to bring a preview of the airshow and the Friday evening festivities to our growing audience. The return of the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival, especially in light of the absence of military aerial performers...

Lunken show offers chance to ride a B-29 - Cincinnati.com | The only flying Boeing B-29 Superfortress left in the world will touch down at Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport Wednesday and be part of a five-day visit where visitors can tour cockpits and pay for the opportunity to ride in historic planes.The Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour, which includes other World War II aircraft like the P-51 Mustang and the C-45 Expeditor, were all part of last weekend’s Vectern Dayton Air Show at the Dayton International Airport....

'Hero 2 Hired' Mobile Job Store visits Arlington Fly-In July 12-13 - Arlington Times | The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ “Hero 2 Hired” program rolls into the Arlington Fly-In with their Mobile Job Store operation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13. The “Hero 2 Hired” program, better known as H2H, is a comprehensive, multi-faceted program which utilizes an electronic job and career web platform, mobile applications and Facebook integration, and virtual and physical career fairs to address the unique employment challenges facing members of the Guard and Reserve....

Fly-in fun for all ages - Utica Observer Dispatch | From hot pancakes, live music, and a petting zoo to a hot air balloon walk, planes taking off and landing all morning, and even the arrival of the Mercy Flight medivac helicopter, this year’s 4th annual Father’s Day Fly-in Pancake Breakfast June 16 at the Hamilton Airpark offered something for all ages to enjoy...

Balloonfest lifts off this week (with video) - Livingston Daily | There will be a display of aviation-related merchandise Saturday and Sunday at the Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport in Howell Township, and the Yankee Air Museum's 1943 B-25 Yankee Warrior will be on site for viewing and photo opportunities.

Video: Black Diamond Jet Team performs flyover for Transformers: The Ride-3D · General Aviation News Staff | ORLANDO, Fla. — The Black Diamond Jet Team, an aerobatic jet team based in Lakeland, Florida, recently performed a five-ship flyover as part of a grand opening event for Transformers: The Ride-3D at Universal Studios in Orlando...

Airshow Valence Chabeuil - Passion for Aviation (translated) | Sunday, July 7, 2013 | To celebrate its 80th anniversary Flying Club Valencia has a large meeting on July 7th at the airfield of Valence-Chabeuil (Drôme). Many will be present Warbird: P51 Mustang, T6, T28, Yak11 but also a Flemish MD312, an OV10 Bronco. You can see the MC15 Cricri, the smaller twin in the world. You will see a presentation aerobatic glider gently, but also more robust in the Extra 330 EVAA. The Army will be represented by a Tiger attack helicopter, the Navy by NH90 helicopter and the Air Force by two Rafale....

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The 9 Air Shows You Should See This Summer - Popular Mechanics | Although sequestration has grounded some military aviation performances, air show fans have plenty to look forward to in 2013, including helos, hot-air balloons, vintage military planes, and more.

World War II veterans, former pilot and Purple Heart recipient, take B-17 ... - MLive.com | MUSKEGON, MI – Two World War II veterans were so excited Monday night that they had trouble sleeping. Bill Malda and George Thomas, who had never met before, were sleeplessly anticipating a ride on a World War II-era B-17 bomber, named Sentimental Journey. It would be Maldas’ first ride, but not Thomas’ – he piloted B-17s during the war....

Ft. Lauderdale–Hollywood International back in the day · joseph_may | We ran across black and white film negatives in the archives and some where interesting. Interesting not only since they show aircraft now becoming rarer by the day but also they recall a simpler time — a time when a person with an interest in aviation only had to show up at an airfield and go for a wander among the parked aircraft. Those were the days before increased security (most of it needed, unfortunately) and the Homeland Security Administration and their “See Something, Say Something” tag line (most of this not needed, we think)....

352nd SOG welcomes Osprey to fleet - 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs | RAF MILDENHALL, England (AFNS) -- The 352nd Special Operations Group resurrected a key capability when two CV-22B Ospreys touched down June 24 here. The Ospreys are the first of 10 slated to arrive as part of the 352nd SOG expansion, which will last through the end of 2014....

Harrier For Sale On eBay - AVweb | A Canadian businessman says he doesn't have the time to enjoy it so he's selling his Sea Harrier jump jet on eBay. Ian Cotton, of Red Deer, Alberta, is hoping to get $1.5 million for the ex-Royal Navy aircraft. He bought the fighter from the British government four years ago and imported it to Canada with an eye to getting it into taxiing condition. To that end he...

Cluster Balloonist Ready For Transatlantic Flight . AVweb By Mary Grady, Contributing editor | In the far northeast corner of the U.S., near the small town of Caribou, Maine, cluster-balloon pilot Jonathan Trappe is getting ready to fly his unusual lighter-than-air system across the Atlantic. He has put together a system of 370 small helium balloons, and he plans to fly in a small boat suspended beneath the cluster. He has acquired the helium he needs to inflate the system, and now will await favorable weather....