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FAI loses past President André Dumas - World Air Sports Federation | In 1963, Dumas got first involved in the FAI when he was chosen by the RCFCA (now Aero Club of Canada) to represent his country from 1963 to 1970, when he became First Vice-President. He was awarded the Tissandier Diploma in 1967 for his service to ...

Aerobatic pilots vie for world title - AOPA Pilot | “After a decade of performing in this competition in locations around the world, I am excited the Championships will finally be in the United States; and in my home state of Texas, no less,” said David Martin, a U.S. national team member sponsored by Breitling, in a Breitling news release. “The World Aerobatic Championships bring together the best aerobatic champions from around the world, so the competition is fierce, but this time we have the home court advantage, which I am very happy about."...

AirSho spectators comment on possible CAF relocation as warbirds strip the skies - Midland Reporter-Telegram | After one of the youngest Commemorative Air Force members and volunteers flew in an SNB-5 Twin Beech aircraft, the young Midlander stepped out of the plane, ran to her father -- High Sky Wing member Jay Burns -- and gave him a huge hug.   “Daddy, we just did a left-hand break over the numbers for an in-file landing, and it was fun!" exclaimed Piper Burns, now 5, who attended her first AirSho at just 3 weeks old. Past experiences like this forged Piper’s love for flight. But during the CAF’s 50th annual AirSho on Saturday, “Piper Cub” -- nicknamed by High Sky Wing members after the aircraft -- traded the cockpit for a seat on the flight line with her dad to watch the vintage military aircraft perform air manuevers and flight aerobics...

High-flying fun at Apple Valley Airshow - Victorville Daily Press | APPLE VALLEY • The PA announcer informed spectators that they were looking at a million dollars in the air as the World War II-era P-51 Mustang took flight at the 12th Annual Apple Valley Airshow on Saturday. The P-51 was one of several impressive and expensive aircraft performing at the Apple Valley Airport, which hosted thousands of spectators for the 2013 edition of the show. Vintage airplanes and automobiles were on display in an event that drew spectators of all ages...

Thousands flock to see 'warbirds' and cars at Mustangs and More in Vacaville - The Reporter | Several vintage P-51 Mustang fighters and T-28 Broncos roared off Nut Tree Airport runway, drowning out the smooth-talking David G. Styles of Stockton. An author and historian, Styles stood under a pop-up tent Saturday at the airport, where he sold some of his hardcover books, including "The Tuskegee Airmen & Beyond ... The Road to Equality," as part of the fifth annual Mustangs and More event, formerly known as Mustang Days...

Air race soars despite dismal weather - Your Houston News | The 2013 Cleveland Air Race Revival went off without a hitch. The event, which was held on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Cleveland Municipal Airport was an adventure for aviation enthusiasts and spectators. During the event, Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce CEO Tracey Walters, along with Regina Warnke, cooked and served food from a trailer that was provided by Martin Chrysler in Cleveland....

Man and machines meet at fly-in - Gloucester Advocate | NEWCASTLE Choppers will be offering joy flights for members of the public as part of the sixth annual Gloucester Aero Club Fly-In later this month. Up to 50 aircraft are expected to arrive in Gloucester for the fly-in on the weekend of October 26 and 27...

Super models to land at Richmond for Tasmanian Scale Championships - The Daily Telegraph | FOR the first time in five years the Hobart Model Aero Club will host the Tasmanian Scale Championships. Many of the models are replicas of World War II planes with either petrol or electric motors. They can cost between a couple of hundred dollars to ...

WWII Manufacturing Sites Today · Warbirds News | The Willow Run plant was built by Henry Ford in 1941 and employed more than 42,000. The factory produced one B-24 aircraft every 59 minutes...

Naval aviator remembered as determined, hard-working - Santa Maria Times | Lt. Cmdr. Landon Jones’ family and friends gathered in Lompoc on Saturday to celebrate the naval aviator’s life, especially his determination and hard work to make his dreams come true. The 35-year-old from Lompoc was one of two crew members who died Sept. 22 when their helicopter crashed in the Red Sea...

Restoring black pilot's legacy - Philly.com | They also stirred a decadelong quest by Groce, of Mount Laurel, to bring recognition for her great-uncle, a man who died anonymous on the streets of Philadelphia. And it prompted Groce to reevaluate her own racial identity. The first licensed black pilot was long considered to be James Herman Banning. "But the U.S. government didn't start licensing until 1926," said Philip S. Hart, Banning's great-nephew and a producer of a PBS documentary on blacks in aviation. Malick earned his license in San Diego in 1912, Hart said...

When a wooden airplane was state-of-the-art technology in these parts - Haaretz | In 1933, two members of the Hashomer organization, Zvi Nadav and Yisrael Shohat, started the first aviation club in Israel and called it The Flying Camel. Later on, similar clubs opened in the Jordan Valley and the Carmel regions. Bonfil is ...

Aviation club started in Orangeburg keeps up 75-year-old tradition - The Tand D.com | Aviation club started in Orangeburg keeps up 75-year-old traditionBy Kimberlei N. Davis, T&D Staff Writer The Times and Democrat. 12 hours ago • By Kimberlei N. Davis, T&D Staff Writer · (0) Comments. “Nothing will stop a pilot ...

Wright Brothers Day seeks to bring innovation to campus - WSU Guardian | Wright Brothers Day seeks to bring innovation to campus. Event showcases businesses, organizations and emerging technologies. A WSU student tests out a flight simulator at the MacAir Aero Club booth...

Aviator talks at ERAU about circumnavigation, Earhart - Prescott Daily Courier | PRESCOTT - "Living legend" is a term often thrown around lightly, but in the case of Elgen Long, it is justified. Long, who spoke Wednesday night at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Davis Learning Center, is a legitimate aviation legend. He holds 15 records, including the first solo flight over both the North and South poles....

St. Louis Downtown Airport Community Helps Local School Reach New Heights to Promote Positive Attitude Toward Education - The Aero Experience | The St. Louis Downtown Airport community was recently presented with an opportunity to support a  program designed to encourage positive behavior and unity within a school located within sight of the airport.  Bob McDaniel, Airport Director for St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS), asked The Aero Experience to assist with a request from neighboring Cahokia School of Choice (located just south of the airport property) for an aerial photo of the students formed in the CSC initials of their school.  With the help...

Aerobatic Pilot Inspires Students - WIBW | TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)-A six time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team flew to Topeka Saturday evening to inspire youth aviation students. Patty Wagstaff describes flying in the sky as an adventurous challenge and since a young age, she says she always hoped her life goal of becoming an aerobatic pilot would take flight....

Youngsters aged 8 to 17 can fly free with EAA Young Eagles at WWRE! - Orange County Breeze | The EAA Young Eagles were launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8-17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane, like Cessnas, Pipers, and other light aircraft. All participants must have parental approval and everyone ...

Young Eagles give gift of flight to local children - Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era | However, Saturday's Young Eagles Flight Rally was absolutely free for children ages 7-17, and 104 youngsters turned up at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport for their chance to fly.