Retired Canadian Forces Snowbirds Commander To Be Honoured - Ottawa Citizen | TORONTO, ONTARIO– Recently retired Commander of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Lt.-Col Maryse Carmichael, will be one of six women honoured at the fifth annual Northern Lights Award Foundation Gala on September 27, 2013 in Toronto...
Photos and Video: Wings Over Gatineau-Ottawa air show - Ottawa Citizen | The press conference for 
Local wing walker set to soar at the Gatineau Airshow - CTV News | Carol Pilon has two very different jobs. For most of the year she is the Produce Manager at her family’s grocery story in Masham Quebec, north of Gatineau. But for a few weekends each summer she takes to the skies as Canada’s first, and only, professional wing walker. As the name suggests, she literally climbs out of the cockpit of a two-seater biplane and walks out onto the wings freehand, striking poses as the plane dives and rolls through the air...
Airport Festival and Air Show in Ocean City this weekend - shorenewstoday.com | OCEAN CITY — As the shoulder season gets into full swing in Ocean City, there is no lack of weekend entertainment. The annual Ocean City Airport Festival returns 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 14 at 26th Street and Bay Avenue and includes ground displays of unusual airplanes...
Two-day beach air show in the works for fall - PNJ.com | Island Authority OKs event without go-ahead from Blues | With an eye to fill hotels, restaurants and Casino Beach during one of the slowest tourism months of the year, the Santa Rosa Island Authority board voted unanimously Wednesday to spend $117,000 to $170,000 on a two-day air show in November. The board is gambling on the chance the Navy’s Blue Angels may be able to fly during the show, even though there’s been no official word that the performance flight team, grounded by sequestration, will do so....
Thirty years in the air - Novato Advance | Wings Over Marin will celebrate women in aviation at its Sept. 21 event at Novato’s Gnoss Field, which is home to 295 aircraft, from bi-planes to private jets. The event will feature a seminar with female pilots from...
Annual Fly-In at Wilkes County Airport is Sept. 21 - Wilkes Journal-Patriot | The annual Fly-In at the Wilkes County Airport on Airport Road in Hays, organized by the Mountain View Ruritan Club, is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. In addition to a variety of aircraft and classic cars on display, the event will include airplane rides, food, drinks, live music and paratroopers jumping from a plane at 11 a.m. and noon. The Wilkes County Flying Club will hold a drawing for one free ticket for an airplane ride every hour for five hours...
14th Annual Fly-In set Sept. 12-15 - Carthage Press | It’s a fun and unique event for those who enjoy having their heads in the clouds. Ernie and Alice Baugh, along with the Sho-Me Chute Flyer’s Club, will host the 14th Annual Fly-In Sept. 12-15 at Baugh Flight Park, in Reeds, Mo. There will be all kinds of aircraft keeping locals’ eyes looking up...
Simsbury Fly-In Promises Fun for Enthusiasts, Families by Kaitlin Glanzer | There’s plenty of givens for the 2013 Simsbury Fly-In. There will be airborne demonstrations, a close look at an aviation controversy, plenty of viewable aircraft and cars, food and a host of family fun....
Crossville Memorial Fly-In set Sept. 28 - Crossville Chronicle | CROSSVILLE — The 2013 Crossville Airport Open House and Fly-In, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, will have an AH-1 Cobra Helicopter on display. The Cobra, which is a two-bladed, single engine attack helicopter, will 
October air show adds performers, Canadian Hornets - Rome News-Tribune | The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show will feature the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team along with the Black Diamond Jet Team, GEICO Skytypers and Aerostars. The teams will be performing at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport on Oct. 12-13...
Folkestone Airshow to return with new backing - yourcanterbury.co.uk | Show was cancelled this year but will return in 2014 with new management and funding in place.
Video: Stunt pilots take Rob for a spin - channelonline.tv | Islanders have been getting a taste of life as a stunt pilot in Guernsey today. Aerobatic display team The Blades took passengers into the air with them today for barrel rolls, corkscrews and other expert manoeuvres. The Blades are all former Red Arrows pilots and tomorrow they will be taking part in the annual Guernsey Air Display, which supports the RAF and commemorates the Battle of Britain. That display will begin at 11am.
The Push and the Pull - Fly with Amelia | During a skydive, the threshold of an aircraft door is the shortest, yet widest, distance between frozen fear and unbridled flight. Crossing that threshold for the first time is uncomfortable, unnatural, and for most, unnecessary. Unnecessary? That’s right. You can stay right where you are. You can absolutely stay belted in. Often the first leap is the toughest… that comfort zone sure is cozy. Come to think of it, it’s crowded, hot, loud and common. In this blog, I suggest we allow ourselves to ask for a little push, or maybe a little pull to help with kicking that threshold out and really seeing the world for what it really is… a place to be experienced....
Boeing Delivers Last C-17 Globemaster III To USAF - WARBIRD RADIO | According to new release earlier today, Boeing delivered the 223rd and last U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III airlifter today, fulfilling the production contract more than 20 years after the first delivery. The aircraft left Boeing’s Long Beach facility to fly to its assignment at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., where a ceremony will mark its arrival...
AOPA to focus on grassroots events in 2014 by General Aviation News Staff | The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has decided to suspend holding its annual Aviation Summit next year in favor of reaching more members “where they fly.” The association’s Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas, from Oct. 10-12, this year will be held as planned, according to officials. “We are on track for thousands of members to join us and the exhibit hall is nearly sold out, with new exhibitors still signing up,” officials said in a prepared release. “But convention plans for 2014 have been cancelled.”...
Lambeau opener will have flyover - FOX11 | ...The planes will be from the Aeroshell Aerobatic team. The air team is a regular at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh and Thunder on the Lakeshore in Manitowoc....
Up and away! aviator attempts to cross Atlantic with 370 helium-filled balloons
- The Telegraph | An aviator has begun a world first attempt to cross
the Atlantic Ocean, dangling from 370 helium-filled balloons, in a
real-life version of the Disney film 'Up'.
Video: Voyager 1 becomes first human-made object to leave solar system - CNN | Voyager 1 becomes first human-made object to leave solar system...
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Friday, September 13, 2013
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
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Hawkins Field Airshow - Jackson Clarion Ledger | The gist: Plane fun and thrilling aerobatics fill the skies for the Hawkins Field Airshow Saturday and Sunday, a free fest organizers hope will draw at least 10000 per day. Attractions target families all the way from tykes through seniors and everyone ...Air Fest organizers need help - Culpeper Star Exponent | Volunteers will receive a parking pass, an Air Fest shirt and lunch. Anyone wishing to volunteer can contact Culpeper County Airport manager, Tonya Woodward, by email at twoodward@culpepercounty.gov or by phone at 540-825-8280. ...
5NEWS Takes a Ride with Aerobatic Team - KFSM from http://www.5newsonline.com/ Pilots practiced Wednesday morning for the Fort Smith Regional Air Show that will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Members of the Air National Guard Aerobatic Team allowed 5NEWS to preview some of their stunts from the cockpit. Pilots make their planes twist, turn, and spiral. “I have a bond with all my airplanes,” said Lieutenant Colonel John Klatt, a pilot…
RIVERSIDE: March air museum 'M*A*S*H* Bash' is Saturday - InlandSoCal.com | Event sponsors include Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley, Visterra Credit Union, Waste Management Inc., and the County of Riverside. This event begins at 5 pm Saturday. Tickets cost $45 per person. March Field Air Museum is at 22550 Van Buren ...
'Marine One' lands at Naval Aviation Museum - Gulf Breeze News | “Marine One” not sits in display as a unique piece of Naval Aviation history, for all who visit the museum to enjoy. The National Naval Aviation Museum is open daily from 9 am-5 pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day…
Red Checkers to perform in Wellington – Voxy | Wellington and its visitors will be at an advantage on Sunday 2 October as the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Red Checkers perform their brilliant aerobatic display for crowds before the New Zealand vs Canada game. Approximately one hour before ...
Red Checkers to perform in Wellington – Voxy | Wellington and its visitors will be at an advantage on Sunday 2 October as the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Red Checkers perform their brilliant aerobatic display for crowds before the New Zealand vs Canada game. Approximately one hour before ...
Pilot ejects before stunt plane crash - Houston Chronicle | A deputy tells KTVB-TV (http://bit.ly/oldcYW ) that the pilot of the Skybolt plane was doing aerobatic maneuvers at about 1 pm Monday when the plane had some type of "structural failure" and crashed near Greenleaf. The pilot nearly hit a house on his ...
Museum owner worked with pilot killed in crash - Coon Rapids Herald | During the “Amelia” trip, Herrick said Leeward talked about the highly modified P-51D Mustang Leeward was getting ready to return to the air racing circuit. “I was a bit surprised to learn he was flying it [at Reno] after hearing about the accident,” ...
Students Honored For Help in Plane Crash – KTVN | Twelve days after that deadly plane crash at the Reno Air Races, we're still hearing the amazing stories of heroism. Fifty students were honored Wednesday for answering the call on that tragic Friday afternoon. Their instructor says it's important to ...
Students Honored For Help in Plane Crash – KTVN | Twelve days after that deadly plane crash at the Reno Air Races, we're still hearing the amazing stories of heroism. Fifty students were honored Wednesday for answering the call on that tragic Friday afternoon. Their instructor says it's important to ...
Huey Chopper Owners Reflect on Air Races Crash – KTVN | Moments after the deadly Reno Air Races crash, a group of men jumped in to help with their vintage Huey helicopter. "As soon as you heard the thud. 'Cause you just knew something was wrong," says pilot Brent Marker. Marker along with Ray Murphy and ...
Reno Victim Still Supports Races from Aero-News Network: General Aviation by editor@aero-news.net (Jim Campbell) Injured Woman Calls Leeward Crash 'Freak Accident' With the future of the National Championship Air Races at Reno being questioned, at least one of those still hospitalized after the crash of the Galloping Ghost on September 16 says the tragedy should not bring an end to the event…
Reno Victim Still Supports Races from Aero-News Network: General Aviation by editor@aero-news.net (Jim Campbell) Injured Woman Calls Leeward Crash 'Freak Accident' With the future of the National Championship Air Races at Reno being questioned, at least one of those still hospitalized after the crash of the Galloping Ghost on September 16 says the tragedy should not bring an end to the event…
'Sawbones' crew, fans see positive effort cut short by air race accident - Coon Rapids Herald by Tim Hennagir Expectations were running high for the Blaine-based Sawbones Maximum Air Racing Team just before an accident ended the 48th annual Reno Air Races. his 1949 Hawker Sea Fury competed at the National Championship Air Races in Reno and ...
From an Irish bog, a Spitfire with a tale to tell from AirSpace by flyvertosset | One morning last January, amateur aviation historian Jonny McNee embarked on what he suspected was a doomed mission: to find the wreckage of a Second World War Royal Air Force Spitfire that had crashed in the peat bogs of County Donegal in northwest Ireland in November, 1941. For two decades, other historians had sought it – in vain. Amazingly, five minutes after he stopped to seek information from knowledgeable locals, he found a man who knew the precise location of the crash…
Sunday fundraiser aids Honor Flights - The Tennessean | Music City Honor Flight plans a new annual fundraiser to support and honor surviving Middle Tennessee veterans of World War II. “America's Greatest Picnic” will be held from noon to 6 pm on Sunday at Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet and will feature ...
WWII Veteran Seeks To Honor Those He Flew With - KGTV San Diego | A 90-year-old World War II veteran from Vista is on a mission to honor those he flew with during the war. Paul Bonilla hopes to get through layers of red tape and bureaucracy to fulfill a dying man's effort. "I'm not a hero. The heroes are the ones who ...
The C-17 Turns 20 The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport plane turned 20 on Sept. 15. In celebration, the first one built, the T-1, repeated its maiden two-hour 1991 flight from California’s Long Beach Airport to Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert…Profile 59 - "Miss America" as crewed by Howard Jensen from WWII & Korean Conflict Airplane Profiles by JSM | I've been asked "How do you find these guys?!" Fair question. The fair answer is by hook, crook, this, that and a lot of travel. But sometimes, I see them almost every day and have no appreciation until a quirk of circumstance forces a meeting. Not that you care, but I work out as much as I can. And, the Club to which I belong has a chalkboard in the entrance of the Men's locker room. The Porters use it to write generic notes to the Members - "Good morning! Your porter for today is Troy" and stuff like that…
Clipped wings - Marlborough Express | A Douglas A4 Skyhawk heads along New Renwick Rd early today on its way to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, on the outskirts of Blenheim. It is one of the 17 fighter jets mothballed by the Government in 2001 that have been in storage at Base ...Safeguarding aviation history -Trentonian ... names lining the paths through the airpark at the National Air Force Museum of Canada are proof "individuals and organizations recognize the importance of safeguarding Canada's aviation history for future generations," says Trenton's top soldier. ...
Rocket City Rednecks moonshine rocket post mortem from The Original Rocket Dungeon by Dick | If you haven't seen the episode and are worried about spoilers, hit your back button now. However, I won't spoil it much since the attached promo photo pretty much already did that. The idea is that they had a few days to build a moonshine and nitrous oxide powered rocket, including distilling the alcohol. It was pretty clear to me that the rocket itself was well under way before the idea was supposedly hatched and it played 2nd stage to the construction of the still…
New Flying Un-Reality Show from PropBlast.org | What with all the “reality” flying shows lately, (like Ice Pilots, Alaska Wingmen and Flying Wild Alaska) why not try a little un-real flying entertainment: “Allison & Will” is an anime series from Japan that follows the exploits of a young couple in the year 3287…
Shorpy.com Image: North American Aviation B-25 Factory 1942 by Martt | Every trip I make over to Shorpy.com is a real adventure. I typically search for anything aviation oriented I can find (I don't have enough time in the day to broaden the search!) - it's an amazing resource for hi-res images from 50 to 100 years ago. I found this interesting image of a large quantity of B-25's being built at North American Aviation in Kansas City, Kansas back in 1942. It caught my eye specifically since I had just posted that awesome early morning dawn patrol CoolPix of the B-25 Lady Luck from OSH11...Today in Aviation History – September 29 from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal
Friday, September 16, 2011
Indy Transponder 16-SEP-2011 2245z
The Memphis Airshow Is This Weekend at the Millington Regional Jetport
- Memphis Magazine | And Memphis readers will get a rare chance to see
these aerial daredevils this weekend, at the Memphis Airshow 2011, which
will take place at the Millington Regional Jetport on Saturday and
Sunday, September 17 and 18. So few people have apparently ...
Lowestoft Air Show hopes soar with final decision to be made next week - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press | “This is of course one of a number of fallback arrangements, which together with a review of all costs, will help to evaluate if its is viable to go ahead with the 2012 air show,” a spokesman for the air festival added. Thousands flock to the Lowestoft ...
Nearly 250000 attended airshow - Lincoln Journal Star | With the tips of their wings less than two feet away from the cockpits of their fellow pilots the Blue Angels fly in a tight diamond formation over the Guardians of Freedom Airshow at the Lincoln Airpark Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2011. ...
Amigo Airsho Oct 22&23rd | Paratupper Aerial Photography and Art | Alright everyone, it is official!!! I am flying in the Amigo Airsho with my paramotor along side of my friend Lee Boone on Oct 22nd and 23rd 2011!!! What an amazing opportunity this will be for the paramotor community. The team is set and we have named ourselves the El Paso Paramotor Demonstration Team. A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into this project; when I first asked Lee Boone if he wanted to fly with me I don’t think he knew how much hard work would have to be put into this. We have been flying our asses off to make the show as enjoyable and as impressive as we can while maintaining a great deal of safety. Our show will consist of ...
Aerial treat in store for Art Deco festival - Hawke's Bay Today | With the Warbirds, Vintage Harvards and Red Checkers back in the skies, there will be lots of aerobatics and low formation passes over the Bay during the weekend. Also, six DHAD 2 Tiger Moths, a P51 Mustang and a large number of privately owned planes ...
Cuba Gooding Jr. to promote "Red Tails" at Summit from Aviation eBrief | Get the scoop on "Red Tails," a George Lucas movie set to debut in 2012, from one of the stars, Cuba Gooding Jr. ...
Cannes AirShow 2012 : Cessna Confirms Its Participation - AMTOnline.com | Cannes AirShow 2012 will mark the 6th consecutive year that the American company will be present. “Each year, Cannes AirShow allows Cessna Aircraft to come and showcase all of its range to targeted and quality customers. This international platform is ...
Gary Sinise Interview with EAA Radio at Oshkosh 2011 by DAV Flight Team | Gary Sinise talks with EAA Radio before the Lt. Dan Band Concert at EAA AirVenture 2011!
FRENCH VALLEY: Wings and Rotors Museum specializes in restoring Vietnam-era ... - North County Times | Inside adjacent hangars at French Valley Airport, a long runway northeast of Temecula with towering aircraft bays along its western edge, a nonprofit museum is reviving a handful of Vietnam-era warbirds and inviting visitors to watch as its vintage ...
Wings of Dreams Newsletter - We are excited to announce that the Wings of Dreams website has a new look. Information about our present and future projects has been added. Although this is still a work in progress, please take a moment to visit. ... Museum Progress: Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum temporarily closed due to relocation, renovation and planning and creation of new exhibits. We will reopen very soon in our “Field Headquarters,” our temporary home until our permanent facility is completed. Our opening date and new hours of operation will be posted on our website and be emailed to our subscribers. ... Wings of Dreams will resume its fly-in breakfasts and “Fly Into History” programs on October 1, 2011. ... More info can be found here.
September 2011 Roadrunner News - Roadrunners of Groom Lake | As some of you know, Frank Murray of A-12 Pilot fame is authoring another bit of our Roadrunner history that has never been published before. The subject of his latest contribution to our OXCART and BLACKSHIELD history and legacy is the secret moving of the A-12 Articles from the Skunk Works to Groom Lake. Many have seen the declassified photos of the convoy of California highway patrol, CIA security, etc. escorting semi trucks loaded with huge boxes containing the A-12 planes. What few realize is that this classified movement occurred for the transport of each of the A-12 and YF-12 Blackbirds we flew at the Ranch. (Two SR-71s were also delivered to Palmdale in these boxes). At the time, it was a really big deal. We have some photos of the boxes being constructed at the Skunkworks and those of that one trip to Nevada. Frank is seeking any additional photos, stories ...
Airplanista Magazine: Vincent Lambercy: Flying, Across the Pond: Air Show Season in the EU, Airplanista Magazine Feature Story: Best. Oshkosh. Ever. from Av8rdan's World of Flying
Happy 20th Birthday C-17 from Flight Image of the Day | Boeing celebrated the 20th aniversary of the first flight of its venerable C-17 airlifter on 15 September with this recreation of the event over Long Beach, California using aircraft T1.
South Dakota Air and Space Museum to get a lunar sample - Rapid City Journal | Dick Kettlewell Dick Kettlewell/Journal staff: Vistors look over the B-1B Lancer that was dedicated Saturday as the latest display at the South Dakota Air & Space Museum. The museum was celebrating its 25th anniversary. Hours: Off-season hours, ...
TheAviatorsTV (via Twitter): If your local PBS station isn't airing The Aviators, you can find it on iTunes! First episode of Season 2 is free!...
Video: If Morgan Freeman can’t sell you on the benefits of... from You like airplanes, too? | If Morgan Freeman can’t sell you on the benefits of general aviation, ...
United Way Launches Annual Campaign with Plane Pull - ChrisD.ca | A team participates in Untied Way's annual Plane Pull event in this file photo. (CHRISD.CA) The United Way's 2011 campaign will kickoff today with the annual Plane Pull at Red River College's Stevenson Campus. More than 1300 people divided into several ...
EAA Young Eagles Rally at PoF! from Planes Of Fame News | EAA Young Eagles Chapter 92 will hold their Rally at Planes of Fame, Chino, CA on September 17, 2011.
Russian Soyuz Spacecraft Lands Safely in Kazakhstan, Three Astronauts in Tow from POPSCI | The Russian Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts (Commander Andrei Borisenko and Alexander Samokutyayev, both Russian, and American Ron Garan) safely landed this morning in Kazakhstan, bringing them home after five months on the International Space Station. The landing, about ...
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Friday, July 29, 2011
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South Seattle Community College instructor to fly with Blue Angels - West Seattle Blog | The first Blue Angels plane to arrive in Seattle will get here Monday morning (with the rest arriving Tuesday), as reported here earlier this week; Monday’s the day they take selected media and community leaders up for a ride. And South Seattle Community College just sent word that SSCC instructor Heidi Lyman is one of ...
Travis Air Show, July 30 & 31 - The Sacramento Press | Travis Air Force Base is hosting a free, two-day community appreciation open house and “Skies Over Solano” air show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds and the Wings of Blue parachute team from the ...
Arlington Fly-In perseveres, despite wet weather By John Wolcott SCBJ Freelance Writer | ARLINGTON — Even during one of the wettest early summers on record, July's Arlington Fly-In and Sport Aviation Convention was a success, supporters agree. Yes, it rained a lot, even wiping out the entire flying program on Thursday of the July 6-10 event at the Arlington Airport. ...
Air show fans get up close look at planes - KVEW | Published Thursday, July 28th, 2011 Dozens of air show fans came to Bergstrom Aircraft in Pasco today, to get an up close look at some of the planes and jets performing in this weekend's airshow over the Columbia River. Two massive F-15 fighter jets ...
Flying in a stunt plane - KNDO/KNDU | The Air National Guard Panzl S330 aerobatic plane is one of many stunt planes. But, before going up in the air, safety is always first. Suiting up, you're given a parachute pack, strapped in, and finally take your place in the plane. ...
Tippin tabbed for AirFest - Janesville Gazette | JANESVILLE — For the first time in its 10-year history the Southern Wisconsin AirFEST will feature a musical performance. County music singer Aaron Tippin will appear Saturday, Sept. ...
Illinois National Guard Aviator Inducted in Aviation Hall of Fame - ReadMedia | There are few people in the world born to fly, but Maj. Tammy Duckworth is one such person. The 19 year veteran of the ...
Ninety-Nines to hold clinic for off-airport landings in Alaska - Alaska Dispatch | The assessment is part of a day of safety seminars and flying events held at the Palmer Air Fair & Rendezvous at the Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ) "Flying starts at 1:30 from the white line on the gravel strip. We will have 99s volunteers every 100 ...
C-17 named in honor of Medal of Honor recipients during Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 from Air Force Link Top Stories | A new C-17 Globemaster III was named for all Medal of Honor recipients during a ceremony here July 26 during Air Mobility Rodeo 2011. Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., the Air Mobility Command commander, officially dedicated the C-17, which will join the fleet at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, as the "Spirit of the Medal of Honor." ...
Harrison Ford exclusive on AOPA Live - Aviation Ebrief | Actor and pilot Harrison Ford talks with AOPA Editor in Chief Tom Haines about the importance of general aviation and how he is helping to protect aviation as the spokesman of AOPA's General Aviation Serves America campaign. Ford discusses ...
Get Ready For Fantasy Flight Week, 1st to 8th August from RAF Museum London News | From 1st to 7th August, the Museum will be holding ‘Fantasy Flight Week’ - a week of fantastical tales of flight from around the world narrated by the Museum’s professional story tellers, specially tailored for 3 to 9 year olds. Held three times a day at
Private Rocket Ship for Space Tourists Takes Break from Test Flights - Space.com | On Oct. 4, 2004, Binnie piloted SpaceShipOne's second Ansari X Prize flight, bagging the $10 million X Prize purse. His flight peaked at 367442 feet (69.6 miles; 112 kilometers), and also set a winged-aircraft altitude record, breaking the mark set by ...
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Indy Transponder 16-JUL-2011 1030z
National Aviation Hall of Fame adding 4 - Dayton Daily News | On Friday night, the aviation hall honored the Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team with the annual Milton Caniff “Spirit of Flight” Award for 65 years of serving as role models and goodwill ambassadors for the Navy and Marine Corps. ...
Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader to fly with Blue Angels - MLive.com | "I've always been fascinated with their planes, always wanted to fly in a jet, it's been a dream of mine," Abdelkader said. He asked the Red Wings if they could arrange it. Former Red Wings Kirk Maltby and Dallas Drake have flown with the Blue Angels. ...
Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader to fly with Blue Angels - MLive.com | "I've always been fascinated with their planes, always wanted to fly in a jet, it's been a dream of mine," Abdelkader said. He asked the Red Wings if they could arrange it. Former Red Wings Kirk Maltby and Dallas Drake have flown with the Blue Angels. ...
RESERVE AIRCREW DELIVERS THUNDERBIRDS TEAM TO INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOWS - Military & Aerospace Electronics | A C-17 aircrew from the 326th Airlift Squadron transported the US Air Force Thunderbirds' 42-person support team and their equipment from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to two international air shows July 3-7. The Thunderbirds are based at Nellis AFB, ...
Navy's Leap Frogs to jump Saturday at race honoring SEAL - The Virginian-Pilot | The Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute demonstration team, perform in the skies above Chicago. (US Navy) The Navy's parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, is scheduled to perform Saturday at the Oceanfront at a race honoring Norfolk SEAL Allen ...Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder over the Boardwalk" is city's signature summer ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist By Samantha D. Graves On August 17, the heart-stopping feats, aerobatic maneuvers, and formation flying and solo routines of “Thunder over the Boardwalk” will be back! Yes, this annual event has easily made the transition ...
Aviators arrive for Airdrie air show - CTV.ca | The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will make an appearance and are already in the area. The aerial acrobats took to the sky above Stampede Park on Friday morning and treated visitors to a special flyover…
Jets to roar at air show - Lethbridge Herald | However, the CF-18 demo team will attend along with a variety of other air show acts that promise to delight the ground-bound. "We have a really loud show this year; we have as many as 15 jets flying in this show which has never been done in Lethbridge ...
Pilots offer evening preview of weekend Air Show - Post-Tribune | GARY — The Gary Air Show had something for everyone — even drivers waiting to park got a slice of the action Friday night. The roar of the F/A-18C Hornet thundered over the Miller ...
2011 SCOTTSDALE AIR FAIR RETURNS NOV 5th & 6th « by wrowan | The 2011 Scottsdale Air Fair will touch down at the Scottsdale Airport November 5th and 6th with an array of airborne demonstrations, ground-level displays and entertainment options for aviation enthusiasts of all ages. ...
The Canadian National Exhibition Air Show Line-Up For 2011 - Eesti elu | Mike Wiskus will do some fantastic stunt flying in a Pitts sponsored by Lucas Oil. Gliding will be by the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in their Schweizer 2-33 and Manfred Radius in his H-101 Salto Sailplane. I'm looking forward to seeing the Osprey, ...
Airdrie Regional Air Show takes flight - 660 News | The world renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Commonwealth airplanes and air racing planes will fly this weekend as part of the show. It takes hundreds of hours to practice in preparation for pilots to perform for audiences. The Snowbirds were in the ...
Whidbey celebrates 100 years of naval aviation - Seattle Post Intelligencer | By Whidbey News Times Whidbey Island Naval Air Station invites its Northwest neighbors to the air station's celebration of 100 years of Naval Aviation July 28 to 30. The premiere event of the 3-day celebration is the Centennial of Naval Aviation ...
Flying in to Oshkosh | Flying Friday from Leaving Terra Firma by Matt | I was thinking about what I should write about today and I realized that, even though I’m not flying in, a ton of people will be flying in to Oshkosh next week. So, if you’re planning to or are interested in the arrival procedures for Airventure, read/watch on…
Ride-Sharing With the Rich from Air & Space Magazine
JU team wins transcontinental air race in second try - Florida Times-Union | Jacksonville University's Sarah Morris (left) and Leah Hetzel hold trophies they earned after winning the 2011 Air Race Classic, an all-female transcontinental air race. They beat 11 other college teams, as well as all 50 teams made up of top female ...
Lewis student soaring to new heights - Suburban Life Publications | Just recently, Kasak flew in the Air Race Classic with partner Jennifer Alicz, 23. The Classic is a race around the Midwest, which was a large stepping stone for the new pilot. “We knew it would be fun, but very challenging,” Kasak said. ...
WWII's Hellcat night fighter pilot blocked for Doak Walker - Allen Publishing | In close correspondence to this day are Buck Ridley (Front, second from left) and Bob Ramsey (Front, third from left) who are pictured with other night fighter pilots who flew the infamous Hellcat fighter planes in World War II. Bob Ramsey of Highland ...
WWII's Hellcat night fighter pilot blocked for Doak Walker - Allen Publishing | In close correspondence to this day are Buck Ridley (Front, second from left) and Bob Ramsey (Front, third from left) who are pictured with other night fighter pilots who flew the infamous Hellcat fighter planes in World War II. Bob Ramsey of Highland ...
SUN 'n FUN Congratulates CFAA's Bradner for Award - Helicopter Association International | SUN 'n FUN and its Florida Air Museum extend congratulations to Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA) Science Instructor Lori Beth Bradner for her selection by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for its national 2011 ...
Awesome composition of this Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit doing a... from You like airplanes, too? Helicopter Tour Company Offers Birds-Eye View Of 'Car-mageddon' from Aero-News Network | Seeing Empty I-405 Freeway May Be A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity Anyone who has ever tried to drive on what's known as "The 405" in southern California knows that it's normally choked with vehicles pretty much any time of any day. It's a very, very, busy freeway…
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Video: After Rocky Start, Jetman Conquers The Canyon! - Martt | After a rocky start (hehe), Yves Rossy has indeed made his Jetman flight thru, around, or over the Grand Canyon. News is just now cracking about the event, but according to some sources, the flight actually took place on Saturday...
Red Arrows’ future secure - Gainsborough Standard | THE Ministry of Defence has rubbished speculation that the future of the iconic Red Arrows display team was under threat. Often seen colouring the skies over Gainsborough and based at neighbouring RAF Scampton, The Red Arrows are one of the UK’s flagship display teams – but fears have been voiced regarding their future in light of...
She's awesome! So excited to see Ashley and Gary perform this summer! - 'Great State of Maine Airshow' Facebook picture.Air show to aid tornado victims - GA News | The Wings Over Cullman Air Show on May 21 will provide aid to tornado victims of Cullman County, Alabama, and beyond. Less than four weeks before the show, violent tornados cut across Alabama leaving Cullman and many communities reeling...
VIDEO: Bob Hoover's Aero Commander Shrike Ice Tea Routine - EAA | A classic flashback look at Bob’s famous routine.
WWII Veterans Honored With Flight To DC - WLWT | HEBRON, Ky. -- Local war veterans are getting the trip of a lifetime, decades after serving their county in World War II. Seventy elderly veterans received a free trip Tuesday on Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., where they'll visit the memorials built in their honor.
10th anniversary of RAF C-17 operations - Flightglobal | The UK Royal Air Force will complete its first 10 years of flying Boeing's C-17 transport, with its use of the type continuing to run well above planned rates. Seven of the tactical heavy airlifters are now assigned to 99 Sqn and flown from the RAF's transport super-base at Brize Norton in Oxfordshire...
Finnish Air Force Hawk flies with the first modernized - Cavok | The Finnish Air Force is progressing well with the introduction into operation of training aircraft BAE Systems Hawk jets that were 66 Swiss Air Force. A Hawk jet red and white with a new cockpit completely modernized in Finland performed the first flight on Thursday evening, May 5, 2011...Hosting America’s Best Teachers - NASM | Last week the Smithsonian Institution hosted the state Teachers of the Year, who were in town for their annual visit to the White House. The teachers split into smaller groups to visit eight different Smithsonian units, and we were honored to have seven teachers come to the National Air and Space Museum. They represented Texas, Minnesota, Louisiana, New Jersey, Connecticut, Utah, and Wisconsin...
History of Aviators Continues... - Flight To Success | Last week's Friday Flyer was Hannah Hunhoff, a pilot in the making who is flying in a long line of aviators. Their history is incredible...Human-powered quadcopter flies live tomorrow (With Video) - Hack A Day | A team from the University of Maryland will be taking their human-powered helicopter to the air tomorrow. The current flight record for this type of vehicle is just over 19 seconds of flight at a height of about 8 feet. What surprises us about this attempt is that they’re not pedaling just one main rotor...
VIDEO: Bored Russian pilot shaves volunteer with helicopter (Russia Today) - Seattle PI | This, apparently, is what happens when Russians get bored. To overcome his malaise, a Siberian helicopter pilot decided to perform a series of tricks, Russia Today reported Tuesday...
Preview Tours Start at Spaceport America - Hobby Space | LAS CRUCES, NM — The New Mexico Spaceport Authority has selected Follow The Sun, Inc., to conduct public Preview Tours of Spaceport America. Spaceport America's Preview Tours will feature guided, exclusive access to the spaceport and provide guests an up close and personal encounter with the spaceflight facilities only available during the current pre-operational phase...
CANADIAN ASTRONAUTS IN OTTAWA - Aviation.ca | On Thursday, May 12th, Canadian astronauts will be on hand to inaugurate a new exhibition on living in space at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
US Air Force Adds Two Crowd Favorites to 2011 Lineup
Specially designed for close air support, the A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude as well as a highly accurate weapons-delivery system. The venerable Warthog, dubbed for its unglamorous appearance, came into the Air Force inventory in 1975 and no one guessed that it would still be a valuable asset in 2011. In fact, days ago the A-10 Thunderbolt was ordered to Libya to support US military efforts in Operation Odyssey Dawn. With several upgrades through the years, it’s one tough fighter as the Warthog can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm and fly when hydraulic power is lost. Known as the “tank buster”, the Thunderbolt has contributed in many military operations including Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The Air Combat Command East Coast A-10 Demonstration Team, from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, will provide this year’s Thunderbolt Demonstration. Leading this year’s team and flying the demo will be Major Dylan “HABU” Thorpe, who was born in Danville, Illinois and grew up in Woodland Park, Colorado.
Another “big” hit on the air show circuit is a demonstration by the massive US Air Force
C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17, the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft in the Air Force will provide an engaging demonstration for air show spectators in Dayton this year. This enormous aircraft is nearly 200 feet long and 55 feet high and has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 585,000 pounds. The versatile aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can also transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations when required. Recently the C-17 was in the Dayton news as the 445th Airlift Wing at Wright-Patterson AFB announced that the unit will begin replacing their aging C-5 aircraft with eight C-17s. The aircraft performing at this year’s show hails from the 58th Airlift Squadron, 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
“This is great news from the Air Force,” said Michael Emoff, Chairman of the United States Air & Trade Show Board of Trustees, producers of the show. “These awesome demonstrations along with those we’ve already announced will make for a terrific show in 2011. And, we’re not finished adding to lineup; you’ll see some other fantastic performers announced in a few weeks,” Emoff added.
Previously publicized, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will have top billing at the Vectren Dayton Air Show along with first time appearances by the Red Bull Helicopter flown by Chuck Aaron along with industry first, an all-women wing walking routine featuring pilot Melissa Pemberton and Carol Pilon. Rounding out the line-up will be crowd favorite, Tora Tora Tora, an eight-plane emotional reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor complete with pyrotechnics, the all-American US Army Golden Knight Parachute Team, and air show legendary pilot Sean D. Tucker.
A variety of ticket packages are on sale through the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com. Popular areas such as the Blue Sky Chalet and LaRosa’s Pavilion are sure to be sell outs. Visit the show’s website for further information.
Beginning June 6th, 2011, Kroger will be exclusively offering $3.00 off adult and children tickets.
This offer will be conveniently available at over 100 Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region. Kroger discount tickets are good for either Saturday or Sunday admission.
Founded in 1975, the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America’s premier air shows. The Air Show showcases world-class aerobatic champions, military jet demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family celebrating Dayton’s aviation heritage as home of the Wright Brothers, National Museum of the US Air Force and Wright-Patterson AFB. For more information, visit www.daytonairshow.com.
Wings Over Wine Country 2011 Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation
Santa Rosa, Calif., March 30, 2011 – The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) is proud to host the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show on August 20-21, 2011 at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa California. A tremendous lineup of flying includes military jet demonstrations, world class civilian aerobatics and a host of Warbirds. A large number of static displays will include the museum’s collection of over 30 restored aircraft (most of which will be open for climb aboards), civilian and military statics and morning access to the warbirds that will fly later in the show. In addition, this year’s air show program will commemorate two historic events , the tenth anniversary of September 11th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation.Each day the air show will open with a ceremony honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the first responders and those who perished.. The local police and fire departments will have a significant presence in both equipment and personnel in a show of local pride. Opening ceremonies will include local dignitaries and Pacific Coast Air Museum leadership in a brief program that will commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. In December 2010 the Pacific Coast Air Museum took possession of the first aircraft to respond on September 11, 2001, an F-15A Eagle. Check the museum website for updates on its restoration.
Flying and static exhibits will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation. In January 1911, Eugene B. Ely completed the world’s first landing on a ship, the USS Pennsylvania in the San Francisco Bay. An hour later he took off from the ship marking the first combined landing and takeoff from a ship board runway. To honor that milestone we plan to have a variety of WWII Navy Warbirds fly in the air show and have the museum’s collection of Navy fighter jets displayed together. Finally, a T-33 Shooting Star, flown by Greg Colyer and painted in Blue Angels colors, will fly an aerobatic routine during the show.
Military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes the F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration, the C-17 Globemaster III demonstration, U-2 Dragon Lady overflights, T-38 Talon flybys and F-15 Eagle overflights by the 173rd Fighter Wing, Oregon National Guard. (above subject to military scheduling)
Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
· Eddie Andreini in his Super Stearman
· Tim Decker in his beautiful red and white Pitts Special
· Canadian favorite Team Rocket in two Harmon Rockets
· Dan Buchanan is his towed hang glider
· Aerobatic Competition winner Melissa Pemberton in her Edge 540
· Greg Colyer in his Blue Angels T-33 Shooting Star
· Many P-51 Mustangs and other Warbirds
· Many fabulous static display aircraft
· A great classic Car Show
· Lots of activities for families and children, including a huge “Kid’s World” with lots of kid favorite inflatables
· And much much more
Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) or attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers and see their aircraft up close). Purchase air show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website.
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Tickets may be purchased at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org. Convenience charges may apply.
Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
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