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The Galloping Ghost Tragedy... Life, Risk, And The Future from AirPigz |  I have a lot of thoughts about what happened on Friday September 16, 2011 when Jimmy Leeward lost control of the Galloping Ghost P-51 at the Reno Air Races… crashing into the box seats just in front of the grandstands and causing possibly a dozen people to lose their life (currently 10 have perished, including Jimmy) and many, many more to be injured, some severely.   Because of the wildly inaccurate reports that are being put out by the mainstream media about the accident, I feel it’s important to address many of the important and essential elements of this tragedy to help people know the truth. I’m not an expert at anything, but I have a lot of aviation experience and knowledge, I witnessed the accident, and far more important, I have a passion for the truth. The media’s passion is for power and profit, truth does not appear to be their first priority.  To be clear, my primary concern at this time is for those who have been directly affected by this tragic event.

Podcast: Air Show Safety from WarbirdRadio.com by Matt | TUESDAY – Air show safety has made national news this week… but how much do you really know about it?  John Cudahy, President of the International Council of Air Shows along with warbird air show pilot / aviation attorney Alan Armstrong,  join Matt Jolley on this Tuesday’s Warbird Radio LIVE (10am EASTERN) to discuss the [...]
   
Coronado Speed Festival Celebrates the Centennial of Naval Aviation at Its ... - PR Newswire | Naval aviation history began 100 years ago when inventor Glenn Curtiss taxied his seaplane to the battleship USS Pennsylvania, and it was hoisted aboard the ship. The Secretary of the Navy decided to purchase their first aircraft after this event. ...
   
CAF AIRSHO to Take Flight 9/20/11 - KOSA | Showers and thunderstorms are expected West of the Pecos River today. Rain chances will expand to the rest of the area starting tomorrow. Cooler temperatures are also in the offerin on Thursday. Agencies Respond to Vehicle, Shots Fired in W. Odessa ...

Win a ride in a FINA stunt plane on CAF Airsho weekend! - My West Texas | The Midland Reporter-Telegram and FINA are giving away a free ride in a FINA stunt plane as part of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirSho. To win, just post the picture of last year's winner Zachary Garza (at left) on the Reporter-Telegram Facebook ...

Scott “Scooter” Yoak – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Wednesday – 10am (EASTERN) from WarbirdRadio.com by Matt | WEDNESDAY – Scott “Scooter” Yoak joins us on Warbird Radio LIVE to talk about the upcoming plane pull at Dulles Airport.  The annual Dulles Day Plane Pull takes place at Dulles Airport in Virginia and benefits the Special Olympics.  Scooter’s P-51 “Quick Silver” will be on display this coming weekend during the plane pull… and [...]

"WOMEN FLY WEEKEND" at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome October 1 & 2 - Sacramento Bee | Former WASP President, Bee Haydu, author of "Letters Home 1944-1945," will overview WASP training, history and her life as an aviatrix. The New York and New Jersey section of the Ninety-Nines (99s) will hold a section meeting at the aerodrome on ...

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Pics from TurboEddie from UCAP Blog by Jack Hodgson

Golden Knights travel to Belgium from US Army Golden Knights | The United States Army Parachute Team has been wowing the crowds of airshow in the United States and abroad for more than fifty years. This year the Gold Demonstration team was honored in becoming Ambassadors of Freedom to the Sanicole Belgium Airshow.  The airshow took place over this past weekend during difficult weather conditions.  The [...] 

EAA Canadian Fly-In Growing Steadily from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | Traditions are only as old as necessary to form a pleasing habit. The Gatineau EAA tradition is now 2 years old and pleasing more people all the time. Held last weekend, with fly-in capacity to spare and camping available for all, it was the place to be for lovers of aviation. Difficult weather prevented many Canadians from attending AirVenture 2011, but clear skies allowed an easy path to the Gatineau fly-in.

More from EAA:

• An Air Race Is Not an Air Show
• Leeward Remembered as Passionate Aviator
• EAA Mourns Tragedy at Reno Air Races  

AOPA Aviation Summit: Planes, products aplenty from Aviation eBrief | Thousands of general aviation pilots and enthusiasts will be heading to Hartford, Conn.,   

B-17 bomber flights rescheduled for Saturday - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Flights on EAA's restored B-17 bomber "Aluminum Overcast" have been rescheduled for Saturday at Kenosha Regional Airport. The World War II plane was originally scheduled to appear at Kenosha's airport last weekend. ...

Smoke Squadron is flying in Ribeirão Preto (SP) - Translated | ... The flight was a celebration of 60 years of the Smoke Squadron, which will be completed in 2012. The plane was escorted Passaredo belongs to a special paint and displays honoring the date.  The Smoke Squadron was founded in May 14, 1952. In the event, guests were able ...

Charlotte air show officials reviewing safety protocols - WZVN-TV | After an air show crash in Reno, Nevada claimed 10 lives, similar events across the country are looking at their safety measures. We spoke to organizers of the Florida International Air Show who say safety is ...

Air show director confident in Indy show's safety - WTHR | But a consultant with the Indianapolis Air Show says there is a big difference between the air race in Nevada and the air show here. "Your heart goes out to all the people," said Bob Duncan, a pilot and director of the Indianapolis Air Show. ...

NASA Administrator to Kick off Aviation Forum from PR Newswire: Aerospace/Defense | ASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is scheduled to open the "New Horizons in Aviation Forum" at 12:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Virginia Beach, Va., Convention Center.

“American balloonist Donald Piccard making the world’s... from x planes

Award-winning Concept Helicopter Visiting New England Air Museum - Patch.com | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is displaying its X2 Technology demonstrator helicopter at the New England Air Museum on October 1and 2. The X2 was the 2010 winner of the Collier Trophy, an annual award given by the National Aeronautic Association ...

Korean War Gallery now interactive on the museum's Virtual Tour from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories | The Korean War Gallery just went virtual at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.  The gallery is now fully embedded with audio, video and interactive hotspots, and touch-screen devices located throughout the gallery also have been incorporated.  "The Korean War Gallery recalls the birth of the modern U.S. Air Force as a separate combat service. It  ...

Could You Fly a Sabre? - Air & Space | The challenge of handling a 1950s MiG killer.

From Antique Airfield:

• Colorado Chapter October 2011 Newsletter
• Skagit Aero's Blog: A Lindbergh Connection
• Skagit Aero's Blog: Belated Pictures From 2011 North Cascades Vintage Fly In

US Air Force lifts F-22 stand down - WOOD-TV | (WAVY) - The Commander of Air Combat Command lifted the F-22 stand down Sept. 19. Now, wing commanders can return their crews to flying as soon as possible. The lift is nationwide, but it is up to each wing to determine when they will start flying, ...

USAF: Hypoxia Not Cause of F-22 Crash - Aviation Week | Pilot hypoxia was not the cause of an F-22 crash last November in Alaska, and though a root cause has not been identified the US Air Force is returning the twin-engine stealthy jets to flight today, says Gen. ...

Profile 58 - "Lillian's Limousine" as flown by Eugene McGuire from WWII & Korean Conflict Airplane Profiles by JSM | Have you ever wondered if people notice?  ... "Lillian's Limousine" is dedicated to Eugene McGuire, fighter pilot, husband of Lillian ...

Pulled a plane lately? It's that time of year. - Washington Post | A team at the Dulles Day Plane Pull on Sept. 25, 2010. (Tracy A Woodward - WASHINGTON POST) The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, and organizers are promising bigger teams wrangling a bigger plane — an 82-ton Airbus A310 ...

John Travolta Joins Bombardier Team as a Business Aircraft Brand Ambassador from AVIATION-NEWS | Bombardier today welcomed John Travolta as a brand ambassador for its Learjet, Challenger and Global jets. Recognized worldwide as an accomplished actor and film producer, John Travolta is also a licensed jet pilot and an advocate for corporate aviation. With a busy schedule of filming, publicity and charity work, he embodies the persona of the [...]

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Shuttle Launch, Cocoa Beach Air Show, Air Force Week and Port-of-Call by ... DigitalJournal.com 
... and F-18 Hornet, F-15 Strike Eagle, the Navy Seals Leap Frogs parachute team, and Patrick Air Force Base's 920th Rescue Wing on both days. ...

US Air Force Thunderbirds roar into Brevard - Florida Today
"They already realized how big the (Cocoa Beach) air show was becoming in its second year, so it just made sense for them to come here," said David Waters, ...

Video: Thunderbirds fly over Disney World's Magic Kingdom for Air Force Week - Examiner.com
Click the video at left to see the United States Air Force Thunderbirds flying over Main Street at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World today (October 26). ...

Over a Quarter Million Attended Weekend Air Show - First Coast News
The show each year features aerobatic demonstrations from the nation's finest pilots and demonstrations of several military aircraft from several ...

Boston-Portsmouth Air Show 2010 from MILAVIA 
On August 28-29 the Boston-Portsmouth Air Show took place at Pease ANGB at the Portsmouth International Airport, featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Brazilian Air Force Esquadrillha da Fumaça. Report with over 100 photos, including arrivals, displays, statics and departures. ...

100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation Announces Centennial Sponsors from PR Newswire: Airlines/Aviation
-- The 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation welcomes The Boeing Company as the Presenting Sponsor for the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Events in 2011. Boeing leads a group of prestigious sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors Lockheed Martin and  ...

Tryouts Week 6 get a Special “Smoke” session from US Army Golden Knights 
Six weeks have elapsed. Seems an eternity to us as candidates. No doubt even the Cadre are feeling some wear. The good news is we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We know the next week should yield our jackets.  We also know many of the things we are doing now [...]

Wings over Atlanta: the Dobbins Air Reserve Base airshow by David Cenciotti
In the last few weeks readers of this blog have had the opportunity to read articles and watch pictures taken at airshows all around the world: in September, with a series of posts, I described the 50th Anniversary of the Frecce Tricolori airshow in Rivolto; then, I reported about the RAAF Williamtown airshow thanks to the pictures and report provided by Ed Armstrong and a few days ago, I wrote a post about the famous Axalp airshow, attended this year by Simone Bovi. The “world airshow tour” completes with another interesting report, this time by Moreno Aguiari, a former Italian commercial and Cropduster pilot living in the USA, who  ...

Axalp (-Ebenfluh) Airshow 2010 - the other pictures from Swiss Air Force 
Tomorrow is the last official basevisit in Meiringen for this year, but before I've got some pictures left from two weeks Axalp. I hope you will enjoy them
   
Wakatipu Aero Club lands 40th anniversary bash - Scene Queenstown
The guest speaker will be prominent local aviator Jules Tapper. There will also be an aviation trivia quiz. The club has trained many pilots who have gone ...

La Russa in Trieste - Friuli
... Of paratroopers, helicopters flying over the ESRC and a Tricolour Arrows, followed by performances of the fanfare of Sharpshooters and Alpine. ... 

IWM Duxford enjoys soaring summer air show success by Flightline UK
Imperial War Museum Duxford is delighted to announce that a record number of visitors – over 96,000 – attended the museum’s air shows in 2010. This compares favourably with total air show visitors of 76,444 in 2009.
In a superb year that commemorated not only the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain but also the 65th anniversary of B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B, visitors flocked to IWM Duxford to celebrate the iconic aircraft of the Second World War and to honour the bravery of the men that flew them. ...

Airshow attracts industry leaders - Gulf Weekly
Aviation executives from around the world are already making plans to attend and feature in the second Bahrain International Airshow ... in 2012. ...

Nine-O-Nine, Witchcraft & Betty Jane in Greenville, SC Oct 26-27 from FenceCheck Forums
FYI for anyone in the area of Upstate South Carolina, the B-17 Nine-O-Nine, B-24 Witchcraft & TP-51C Betty Jane are at the Greenville Downtown Airport today and tomorrow. ...

World War II aircraft coming to Decatur - al.com
The B-17 "Nine 0 Nine," the B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" Heavy Bomber and the P-51 Mustang "Betty Jane" will be landing Wednesday at approximately 2 pm as ...

Centennial of Women Pilots from Flight To Success 
Last week I had the opportunity to write about the incredible woman Mireille Goyer. She is behind the Centennial of Women Pilots Project, a grass root campaign that is working toward introducing a record number of girls and women to the joy of flying. Men-- you're involved too!

Girls DO Fly Solo! from WAI Connect Blog 
Gabby Gress of Orlando, Florida has set a new record as the youngest pilot to fly solo in airplanes and a helicopter on the same day. The teen, an American, had to fly to Caldeon, Ontario, to break the current record on her 14th birthday. Canada permits pilots as young as 14 to fly solo in powered aircraft, while in the U.S. the age for soloing powered aircraft is 16.  ...

Women in Corporate Aviation Awards Scholarships from WAI Connect Blog 
Women in Corporate Aviation announced eight scholarship winners at NBAA 2010 on Wednesday 20th October ...

2010 NBAA Convention Declared a Success from www.ainonline.com 
According to NBAA’s final tally for its 63rd annual meeting and convention held last week in Atlanta, there were 1,083 exhibitors, eight more than last year; the static display was sold out, with 93 aircraft at DeKalb Peachtree Airport; and attendee registration was up more than 5 percent from last year to 24,206. “It has been a pretty challenging couple of years for ...

Our Hangar is Haunted from myemail.constantcontact.com
On Saturday October 30, we're having some ghoulish fun as our hangar is decked out with special guests from plane wrecks past. Trick or treat - you never know who you'll meet! Special event admission is in effect at $5.00 per person. Join us from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Colonel Cahoon to address Indianapolis Rotary from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind.
Colonel William T. "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, will be the featured guest speaker at today's meeting of the Downtown Indianapolis Rotary Club in Indianapolis, Ind.
Col. Cahoon's presentation to the Rotary Club is part of the 434th ARW's community outreach program.  Recently, he has given presentations to the Peru Rotary Club and the Monticello Kiwanis Club.  Today's presentation will cover the world-wide impact of the 434th ARW and Grissom ARB.  ...

October 26 from Cut and Paste Aviation

Last B-52 Delivery - First Pan Am 707 Flight - October 26th in ...
On This Day in Aviation History: October 26th. October 26th, 2010 • By Matt Molnar. Pan Am 707 Idlewild. The first Pan Am 707 awaits departure to Paris on the tarmac in New York. (Photo courtesy Pan Am, via National Air and Space Museum ...

F-22 Engineer Saved A Life By Crashing Into Him On Purpose - Gizmodo Australia
He is in charge of Boeing's incredibly complex F-22 fighter program. But how smart is it to crash your car on purpose? When it saves another person's life ...

Billings pilot lands at every public airstrip in Montana - Billings Gazette
Growing up, Steve Kriner had a burning passion to learn to fly airplanes, but life — including medical school, his work as an anesthesiologist, marriage and children — delayed his dream.
So, three years ago when Kriner, 50, finally decided to pursue his childhood ambition, he went all out. In 11 weeks he received his pilot’s license. Most people take 11 months. ...

Former leader in Central Texas aviation honored with street renaming - Community Impact Newspaper
AUSTIN — General Aviation Avenue near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was renamed Emma Browning Avenue on ...

Top Gun 2 Update: Tom Cruise Would Play Lead Role, Says Christopher McQuarrie
New York Magazine
Two weeks ago, Vulture broke the news that Paramount and its co-financier, David Ellison's Skydance Productions, were developing a sequel to 1986's classic ...

Three Million Miles in Ten Days - Air & Space Magazine
Floating off to sleep, Earthgazing, making sure the capsule doesn't depressurize: all standard on a space vacation. ...

11 Superb Space Shuttle Photos from ASB.tv 
We at AirShowBuzz recognize that the aviation community has lots of different interests.  One interesting topic is shuttlecraft.  Since our last several posts have been more about airshows and warbirds, we thought we’d go a different direction this time and go above the stratosphere and take a look into the world of  ...

Virgin Galactic Eyes NASA Crew Program from AviationWeek.com Homepage
The company is considering options for competing in the agency's upcoming Commercial Crew Development follow-on program.

Virgin Galactic Plans Space Hop, Skip and Jump - Discovery News
So far, the VSS Enterprise, a six-passenger, two-pilot spaceship designed and built by Burt Rutan's team at Scaled Composites in Mojave, Calif., ...

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Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selection - F-16.net
Russ Martin) - The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the 'Thunderbirds,' publicly announced the incoming public affairs ...

USAF Thunderbirds 2010 Schedule

Boston Portsmouth Air Show - WMTW Portland
The Boston Portsmouth Air show is August 28th and 29th at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Enjoy fun for the whole family including airplane ...

Blue Angels pilot lives childhood dream - Seacoastonline.com
US Navy Lt. Commander Jim Tomaszeski will pilot Blue Angel number 2, an F/A-18 Hornet, during the air show this weekend at Pease. ...

Scout leader eager for flight with Blue Angels - Boston Herald
... the United States Navy F-18 Super Hornet Demo Team, The United States Air Force F-15 & F-16 Demo Teams, Sean D. Tucker, Mike Goulian, John Klatt, ...

Fill 'er up: Blue Angels get refueled by NH Air Guard on way to Pease air show
Foster's Daily Democrat
On Wednesday a small crew from the 157th Air Refueling Wing made a special flight to North Carolina to meet a Blue Angels flight demonstration team that ...  

Granite State aerobatic daredevil, US Navy Blue Angels headed for Boston ...
NewHampshire.com
In addition to Holland, highprofi le civilian aerobatic performers from throughout the world will include Sean D. Tucker, Mike Goulian and John Klatt, ...

Brazil's 'Smoke Squadron' to pay homage to Liberty in a low-altitude fly-by - Staten Island Advance 
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A low-altitude fly-by of the Statue of Liberty is planned for 10 a.m. today. The event, part of the continuing observance of Air Force Week, will feature eight T-27 turboprop airplanes and one C-130 military cargo plane.
The T-27 trainers, painted in the bright green-and-yellow colors of the flag of ...

Atlantic City Air Show Draws Hefty Crowd Despite Cloudy Weather - Atlantic City Weekly 
According to published reports, the Atlantic City beaches were not as crowded as they were in 2009 for the annual Atlantic City Air Show. ...

Ustream Videos from the 2010 Atlantic City Air Show, "Thunder Over the Boardwalk." August 25, 2010 from The Kathryn Report

Air Show Preps Underway - WOWT
The annual Defenders of Freedom Air Show and Open House gets underway this weekend at Offutt Air Force Base. And, it's bigger than ever. ...

Stuart Air Show evolves - TCPalm
Members of the Stuart Air Show Executive Committee and committee members are meeting weekly to plan the event to be held on November 13 and 14 at Witham ...

Mexico, MO Airfest Coming This Weekend! from The Aero Experience 

Your chance to land on the lakebed at Edwards from AOPA Pilot Blog: Reporting Points 
Have you ever dreamed of landing on the expanse of Rosamond Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base–or even just flying over the historic site? This may be your chance.
The Air Force Flight Test Center will host its first-ever GA fly-in on Oct.1. The center will give 100 civilian pilots the opportunity to fly themselves into Edwards’ airspace–and land on the lakebed–for the 2010 Flight Test Nation Lakebed Fly-in. ...

Civilian airshows from World Airshow News Forum 
Now that the season is rolling along very smooth my thoughts are on ways to talk and listen to folks about airshows in North America. Since the USAF update last February, my confidence in participating in military events has dropped to zero. Since the beginning of my career, the civilian side of the business has always been my bread and butter. Military performances were always a small sprinkle of our season schedules. I just returned from the Windsor Airshow and on the way back, had a long visit with Bob Lyjak.
In less than 2 hours we had shared a treasure chest of golden memories. In ...    
   
Dunsfold Harrier Flypast Cancelled by Flightline UK
Unfortunately, due to operational reasons, the planned formation flypast involving the RAF Red Arrows and the RAF Harrier at Dunsfold has now been cancelled.
We would like to thank all of the teams who had worked hard to stage this special tribute flypast, but unfortunately due to revised positioning of aircraft on the day, the formation will not now be possible.
Whilst the formation flypast has been cancelled, this does not affect the Red Arrows Display nor the RAF Harrier Display which will proceed at Dunsfold on both days.
We apologise for any inconvience this may have caused.

In pictures: Clacton Air Show 2010 - BBC News
The Red Arrows made their 2010 Essex debut at the Clacton Air Show, having not being present at the Southend Air Festival in May. ...

The Hradec CIAF plan to pilots from 14 countries - Translator

Czech International Air Fest (CIAF), The biggest show of military aviation technology at home, United International Air Fest (CIAF), which will take place in Hradec Králové airport 4th and 5th September, attract the regional capital of the famous acrobatic group. ...

Pilots show off in Rome at regional aerobatic contest - Rome News Tribune
Ken Lumpkin, Rome will be flying in the sportsman category of the International Aerobatics Club competition at Richard B. Russell Regional ...

Vintage military planes fly over the Jersey Shore as part of historic exhibit - APP
Seeing the Shore from the air is a treat.
Getting a 360-degree view of land, sea and sky from the top hatch of a 1945 B-17 bomber cruising at 1,000 feet? That's something else.
And that's just what a group of air enthusiasts experienced Thursday morning. They were the first group this week to take to the air as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour, a traveling exhibit created by the Massachusetts nonprofit the Collings Foundation that's making its second annual stop at the Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall. ...

Historic 'Tin Goose' Airplane Makes Tour Stop In Tulsa - News On 6
TULSA, OKLAHOMA -- A piece of aviation history takes flight in the skies over Green Country. The world's first mass-produced airliner landed in Tulsa ...
   
CAF’s B-24 ‘Ol’ 927′ Joins Aaron Tippin for Red, White & Loud in Denver this weekend
from General Aviation News 
The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) Consolidated B-24A Liberator “Ol’ 927″ will join country music star and CAF Spokesman Aaron Tippin, for the first stop of the CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour at the Colorado Sport International Air Show and Rocky Mountain Fly-In Aug. 28-29.
Due to mechanical issues discovered during flight-testing, the CAF’s Boeing B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” will not be ready to fly to Denver in time for the show. A distributor malfunction in engine number two resulted in pre-ignition, ...
  
Photo essay: Opening ceremony for AF Week New York City from Air Force Link Top Stories 
The Air Force Thunderbirds took center stage as they participated in a flyover during the opening ceremony for Air Force Week New York City Aug. 24 at the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum here. View the slideshow.

Opening ceremony for Air Force Week from AF.mil Photos
At the Air Force Week New York City proclamation ceremony, an SR-71 is on display from the USS Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Aug. 24, 2010.

Flying Tigers' bones found among weeds - Flying Tigers News
The graves of fallen Chinese and foreign Flying Tigers under the command of legendary US airman Claire Chenault, who defended Chinese territory in Southwest China against Japan in World War II, were raided in the late 1980s in a village of Southwestern Yunnan Province. The robbers left their bones exposed, sparking a recent call for a dignified reburial in the Flying Tigers Cemetery site.
As the first American volunteer air force to assist China in fighting against Japan in 1941, the Flying Tigers had both American and Chinese pilots. 3,360 died in China, 800 of whom were buried in Yunnan Province, Yang Fengming, deputy secretary general of the Yunnan Flying Tigers Research Institute, told the Global Times.
The reason for the nearly 10-year delay between the ...

World War II Museum's $35 million Freedom Pavilion to be formally announced Friday  - The Associated Press

A flock of warbirds will be the stars of the latest expansion of the National World War II Museum.
Construction of the $35 million U.S. Freedom Pavilion: Land, Sea and Air will be formally announced Friday as part of the museum's overall $300 million expansion.
The pavilion will be financed by a $20 million grant through the Department of Defense and $15 million given by the Boeing Co. ...

Auckland: Flying start - New Zealand Herald
On October 16, 1936, the aero club's most adventurous member, Jean Batten, landed at the Mangere field to complete a record-setting solo flight from England ...

Hey Dallas, Come On Out! from US Army Golden Knights 
If you’d like to see a tandem Demonstration up close and personal, here’s your chance… We’re at the Green Hill School on 4141 Spring Valley Road in Addison, TX – and we’ll be jumping until 2:30pm today and again tomorrow from 8am until 3pm – with a parachute demonstration at 8pm. Get here early for a great view! [...]

Army parachuter from Alton gets chance to perform close to his hometown - Foster's Daily Democrat
He was hoping to participate in a Maine airshow last year but filming for the movie prevented that. This will be his first opportunity to jump in front of ...

Messerschmitt ready to fly from Aeroplane Monthly News
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10Messerschmitt Bf 109G-10/Hispano HA-1112 Buchón composite D-FEHD will soon begin flight-testing following repairs to damage.

Little is out of reach for Jessica Cox - Nova News Now
Inspirational speaker Jessica Cox visited friends in Yarmouth recently. Cox, who was born with no arms, is a certified sports pilot, scuba dives, surfs, ...

Silver Salutes Australian Aviator - NumisMaster.com
This anniversary has now been marked by a silver dollar that pays homage to Australia's greatest aviator. Smithy, as he was universally known, ...

Great Day Trips: Thrill Ride - Washingtonian.com 
The old-timey Sunday air shows put on by the Flying Circus feature wing walkers, aerobatic biplanes, ...

Destructive F-16 test - from AF.mil Photos
An explosion ripped the F-16 Fighting Falcon into two pieces and scattered debris across the range Aug. 19, 2010, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The explosion was a test of the flight termination system to be used in the QF-16, a supersonic reusable full-scale aerial target drone modified from an F-16.

When I Grow Up I Want To Be A JSF from Ares 
Lockheed Martin has been showing off its Various (VTOL advanced reconnaissance insertion organic unmanned system) UAV for some years now, usually in the form of wall charts and videos, but is now showing a detailed scale model and talking about the concept. The model was unveiled at ...

Women In Aviation Will Be Awarding Thirteen New Scholarships from Aviation Blogs 
Thirteen new scholarships will be awarded at the Women in Aviation International Conference next year in Reno, Nev., Feb. 24 through 26. They are valued at $92,250 Dozens of scholarship opportunities for 2011 are now posted on the organization’s website. ...

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Atlantic City Air Show to be Held August 25th - TheAlternativePress.com
He has been doing stunt flying for 18 years and has been on the air show circuit for eight years. The Atlantic City Air Show will be held on Wednesday, ...

BRAZILIAN SMOKE SQUADRON TEAM FLIES IN FOR AC AIR SHOW - WMGM
Spectators of this year's air show will be given a rare treat in seeing an internationally acclaimed team with boasting rights to a Guinness Book record. ...
   
TAKING TO THE AIR TO PREPARE FOR AC AIR SHOW - WMGM
Its pretty exciting to go diving into the aerobatic box, you look over the beach and there's just thousands and thousands of people out there," said ...

Air show pilot Greg Poe to fly at Idaho wind farm opening from General Aviation News 
Greg Poe, an Idaho native and a world renowned airshow pilot, will fly Tuesday, Aug. 24, at a ceremony to formally welcome Idaho’s largest wind farm. Exergy Development group and its partners, which include GE Energy Financial Services, are breaking ground on the largest wind energy production facility in the state. ...

2010 Cleveland National Air Show Coming Soon by Hank Plumley
Photos of past Cleveland air shows as well as a preview to the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show.

Amigo Airsho by Amigo Airsho
Amigo Airsho Inc. is committed to providing the Paso del Norte region, a unique bi-cultural area, with innovative, safe and exciting aerial performances, as well as other fun family activities. Our organization is dedicated to raising ...

Enter Now For Chance To Land At Edwards AFB from AVwebFlash Current Issue
The dry lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base in California has seen lots of aviation history in the making, and on October 1 another first will take place there -- a fly-in for general aviation aircraft. Just 100 pilots will be drawn by lottery to land on the 21-square-mile Rosamond Dry Lake, which has been the site of aviation research and ...

Sky's the limit for fans of flight at Cut Bank's Montana Fun Weekend - Great Falls Tribune
Two Cut Bank boys' dreams of futures in aviation were made brighter by getting to fly in the backseat of a World War II training plane and even briefly handling the controls.
Smokey weather over southern Alberta didn't prevent a Calgary couple from using instruments to fly in for Montana Fun Weekend at Cut Bank International Airport. ...

Sywell Airshow 2010. by Gary Watson
Did the airshow at Sywell yesterday (22-8-2010) and had a good day, although could not 'snap' P-51D or The Grace Spitfire, due to their positioning on the line. However, for £15 on the day and all 'proceeds' going to the Northamptionshire Air Ambulance Fund, it was a good day out, ...

L39 Drunk Pilot Video from Aviation Blogs 
Hungary International Air Show & Military Display 2010 - Kecskemét - FenceCheck Forums
Oregon International Air Show 2010 - Hillsboro (Portland) - 08/20/10 - FenceCheck Forums
Wings Over Wine Country Air Show 2010 - Santa Rosa - 08/20/10 - FenceCheck Forums

Crew of B-17 flying fortress offers rides this weekend in Springfield MO - KY3
The B-17 was dubbed a flying fortress for its defensive firepower in every theater of World War 2. Most of the B-17 fleet was sold for scrap after World War ...

World War II Warbirds: History on Display at Westchester County Airport - Patch
The classic B-17, B-24 and P-51 Mustang are on display at Westchester County Airport.
The U.S. Army Air Force is alive and well again at the Westchester County Airport in the form of three classic warbirds that are on display.
Brought to the area by the Collings Foundation, a B-17 Flying Fortress named "Nine 'o Nine," a B-24 Liberator named "Witchcraft" and a P-51 Mustang that goes by "Betty Jane" are parked on the tarmac by the Million Air hanger and in town until Wednesday. ...

Head south for the history of the skies - Ventura County Star
The March Field Air Museum is a remarkably detailed look at the history of aviation and, in particular, the use of aviation in modern warfare. ...

Flying Tigers Pilot Dies in Beijing - Flying Tigers News
Peng Jiaheng, a 90-year-old former pilot who flew with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), known as the Flying Tigers, died from acute myelogenous leukemia Sunday afternoon in Beijing, family members said Monday.
Peng is the only pilot from the Chinese mainland who was awarded the "Distinguished Flying Cross" by the U.S. government in 1945.
The Distinguished Flying Cross, authorized by an Act of Congress in 1926, is a medal awarded to officers or enlisted members of the U.S. armed forces who distinguish themselves in operations through their heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial combat.  ...

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 CoolPix - Modern Military: Barksdale B-52 Via Grissom KC-135 from Airpigz
 My incredible ride with the 74th Air Refueling Squadron in a KC-135 based out of Grissom Air Reserve Base (Indiana) on July 21st gave me the opportunity to capture this ultra-cool image of the Barksdale Air Force Base (Louisiana) B-52 that we had just finished refueling. This view was beyond stunning to see in person, and I hope ...

Is this the most covered KC-135 ride?

Aug. 23, 1977: Pedal-Powered Gossamer Condor Flies Into Record Books - Wired News
Because one of the requirements to win the Kremer Prize was to fly in a figure-eight, the biggest challenge proved to be figuring out how to turn the ...

On This Day in Aviation History: August 23rd from NYCAviation.com
Happy birthday to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules which made her maiden flight on this day in 1954. Other milestones include the first nonstop flight between Paris and Berlin, Britain's first military balloon and more...

August 23 from Cut and Paste Aviation

Son takes over the stick - Posted By Jeff Tribe Tillsonburg News
More than sixty years later, Neil Boddington took over the stick from his dad.
Charles Wesley Boddington was a graduate of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan who fudged his eye exam to earn his wings on Harvards, including RWN 3830 at Trenton, Ontario during the Second World War. ...

Playing Jeopardy with Aviation’s Future from Jetwhine 
That Future of Flight Training session at AirVenture a few weeks ago left me feeling pretty cranky … whiny even.  Not because of the session itself. All the folks on the panel, including moderator Greg Laslo, couldn’t have been nicer.
But we all walked away from the discussion with the same thought … now what? Considering the lousy turnout, as Scott Spangler mentioned last week, I left wondering how anything we spoke about could in any way affect how the management types view flight training or its foundational position within the industry? 
So here’s an idea, let’s not make the argument for flight training any longer. ...
   
Aviation scholarship takes off for area students - Dayton Daily News
The scholarship fund was recently created to administer the assets of the Middletown Aviation Club upon that nonprofit organization's disbanding. ...

Youngster receives in-flight astronaut training from RLV and Space Transport News
A message from Americans in Orbit – 50 Years and Aurora Aerospace:
Six-Year-Old Soaring into Record Books as Youngest to Receive In-Flight Astronaut Training
AIO-50 and Aurora Aerospace: Co-Sponsors
Madison, Ala., August 23, 2010 – Many young people dream about becoming an astronaut, but now one local boy has taken his dream one high flying, record breaking step further! Six-year-old Michael Ballance, from Huntsville Ala., has been captivated by space ever since he was two years old. “When Michael grows up, he wants to build a rocket and go to the moon,” says Michael’s stepfather James Hopkins. Americans in Orbit-50 Years (AIO-50) and Aurora Aerospace are helping to make sure Michael will one day achieve his dreams of space exploration. ...

Skunk Works unveils medium-altitude surprise from The DEW Line 
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a concept for a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that appears aimed at the emerging market for a medium-altitude surveillance aircraft with several days of endurance.  ...

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SNOWBIRDS ADOPT TWO YEAR SCHEDULE – ASB.tv | The Canadian Snowbirds will be moving to a two year scheduling process starting in 2011. The move follows an ICAS proposal for the demo teams to adopt a two year plan to provide the industry long term stability. Will the USAF Thunderbirds be next?

Team Abu Dhabi Clinches Back-To Back Red Bull Air Race Win In Rio - Eye of Dubai | Team Abu Dhabis Hannes Arch scored his second consecutive win in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last weekend, ...

Windsor International Air Show: Brazilian Air Force Smoke Squadron by Sounds of Freedom II - The Windsor International Air Show is the first stop on a short North American Tour for the Brazilian Air Force. We are pleased and fortunate to host this military aerobatic team as they travel a great distance to be a part of our show. ...

USAF Thunderbird's fighter pilot calls Kenora home - Lake of the Woods Enterprise | Flying an F-16 Falcon with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team is a dream come true for former Kenora resident Major Sean ...

Snow Eagles Air Racing Team to benefit Make-A-Wish in the 2010 ... by snoweaglesracingteam - Snow Eagles Air Racing Team to benefit Make-A-Wish in the 2010 race. Hi, we are the 2010 Air Race Classic air racing team. We are racing to raise money for the Nebraska Chapter Make-A-Wish foundation. ...

wow From Snow Eagles Air Racing Team by snoweaglesracingteam | Time is flying, in about 35 days we will be leaving for the journey of a lifetime. I wanted to get some thank you's out before it gets crazy, first thank you to my family, who let me live out my dreams and supporting me. I would like to thank my partners, for being my partners and going along on this adventure…

Black Team in Alabama from armygoldenknights's | Black Team jumped at the Tuscaloosa Airshow this weekend. A total of 5 jumps were made in front of the crowd over the weekend. The team had great weather and were joined by the Canadian Skyhawks parachute team as performers during the show. This was the second year Tuscaloosa has had an Airshow. SSG Ben Borger…

Warbirds to fly high at weekend air show - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | The County of San Bernardino Planes of Fame Air Show, the largest warbirds air show in the country, will feature more than 40 historic aircraft, ...

Fresh Red Tails Pics Fly In - Empire Online | The first images from Red Tails, the World War Two fighter pilot film George Lucas has been producing, have been put online in a slightly unexpected way ...

Veterans visit B-17 - Billings Gazette | World War II Navy veteran Chuck Gray walks through the B-17 Liberty Belle plane at Casper/Natrona County International Airport on Saturday afternoon. ...

Visit the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum and Alaska Attractions ... Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska is dedicated to educating the public about the state's unique connection to aviation through displays and preservation of historic aircraft and memorabilia from aviation history. ...

March Field irfest 2010 Airshow Pictures from Military Photos by Chucky - Some pictures from the March Field Airfest 2010 air show.

Osprey Crash -- The Aircraft And Its Legacy from AVwebFlash Current Issue | The first fatal crash of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey in Afghanistan, this April, served as a reminder of the aircraft's costly and deadly development history, but comparing the current aircraft to the development aircraft may be an apples-to-oranges comparison. In this week's podcast, AVweb's Glenn Pew speaks with Richard Whittle, author of the newly released book, "The Dream Machine: The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey." In the podcast, Whittle explains the problems encountered during the Osprey's development, the deadly crashes it experienced, and how the government's own development process may have contributed to those problems. Today, Whittle believes the physical lessons of the Osprey's development have been incorporated into the current Osprey airframe, along with its hardware and software. But the aircraft's reputation in the general public may not have similarly evolved. And the government may have yet to incorporated the lessons learned. (Click to listen.)

The Storied History of the Osprey, with Author Richard Whittle from AVWeb Podcast - Podcast | The first fatal crash of an Air Force CV-22 Osprey in Afghanistan this April served as a reminder of the aircraft's costly and deadly development history — but comparing the current aircraft to the development aircraft may be apples to oranges. AVweb's Glenn Pew spoke with Richard Whittle, author of the newly released book The Dream Machine: The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey. Original audio source (2010-05-10_RichardWhittle-V22OspreyHistory.mp3)

Full Video of Military Parade in Moscow on Victory Day 2010 - Part 1 from Diamond Pilots by Kathryn | RussiaToday — May 09, 2010 — (Part 1 of 2) RT is bringing you full coverage of the Victory Day parade from the Red Square, the heart of Moscow. This year's parade is the largest commemoration since 1945, when Nazi Germany was defeated by the USSR and the Allies. Today, for the first time ever, France, Britain and the U.S. have sent their own soldiers to parade past the Kremlin wall.
US close to new Super Hornet purchase from key.Aero - The US DoD is close to awarding Boeing a contract to supply 124 new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets.

This Week In Military/Aviation History 10-16 May from Warbirds Online by Tom Kwiatkowski Sr. | Well Folks, it turned out that my poor little computer was sicker than originally thought. This time last week it was back in the shop and I was unable to do this post. It's feeling much better now, thanks for asking. Today, I did a lot of typing trying to catch up with some things so we'll just move on to our weekly trip down History Lane, shall we? Yes I think we shall. Phew, it's gonna be a slow trip for me. Tom K.