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Stuart Air Show | A 2-day weekend event featuring aircraft and military equipment displays, children’s rides and activities and vendor/community booths. Celebrate Veteran’s Day and honor our military by seeing and appreciating their accomplishments. Educate yourself and your family about our history. It’s education and entertainment for the whole family!...

Cy-Lakes counselor rides high with the Blue Angels - Your Houston News | Eventually, her two worlds would overlap when Dunn was selected as one of three civilians to ride with the Blue Angels Navy aircraft during the 2012 Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport. It turned out Dunn's 33-year career working with area ...

Team RV changes name to Team AeroDynamix from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Airshow performers Team RV is changing its name to Team AeroDynamix with the onset of the 2013 airshow season. Team RV Founder and Flight Lead Mike Stewart said the new name better communicates the high entertainment nature of the team's precision formation aerobatic performance...

Foundation tries to help Nellis air show, hits federal hurdle - Las Vegas Review - Journal | On Friday, Dave Edwards, the Aviation Nation air show director, responded to questions from the Review-Journal about the government's guidelines for air shows and the prospects for next year's event at Nellis. "Right now I'm optimistic," Edwards said...

Get to know Nellis in anticipation of Aviation Nation - Las Vegas Review-Journal | Get to know Nellis in anticipation of Aviation Nation. F. Andrew Taylor/View. Nellis Air Force Base, home of the Thunderbirds air demonstration team, is scheduled to host its annual Aviation Nation open house and air show Saturday and Sunday. F. Andrew ...

Kids, seniors get sneak peek at AirSho Midland Reporter-Telegram | Hundreds of school children and senior citizens got a sneak peek of the 49th annual Commemorative Air Force AirSho during Friday's “Special Show for Special People.” Friday's annual show is a condensed version of this weekend's AirSho and offered free ...

Residents, pilots gather for Fly-In - Crestview News Bulletin | CRESTVIEW — The third annual Emerald Coast Aviation Fly-In took place Saturday at Bob Sikes Airport. Area residents visited open hangars to have lunch, listen to live music and see vendors. Visitors also saw planes that flew in. Nearly 30 small ...

Air Show promises to reach new heights - Wairarapa Times-Age | Thursday, November 8, 2012 9:42. HIGH ACHIEVERS: Up to 40,000 spectators are expected to see the 2013 Wings Over Wairarapa biennial air show that will run at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton over Wellington Anniversary Weekend from January 18 to 20...

Pilot dies in plane that crashed festival in Recife  - NEWS ABOUT AVIATION AVIATION NEWS | ...The accident happened during Airventure Pernambuco, an aeronautical event held at the Aero Club Recife, in the neighborhood of Pina...

Gold Team Returns to the Kemah Boardwalk from US Army Golden Knights by Brian Karst | One year ago The Gold Demonstration Team flew to Kemah Texas to jump onto the Boardwalk for the “Salute to Military Service”. Though the size of the target never changes, the area around it sure does-the Kemah Boardwalk is noted as one of the most difficult jumps of the year due to the buildings and trees surrounding it. The Team took off as scheduled but was faced with weather conditions that were close to the limits for an area that size. As the narrator, SFC Dustin Peregrin, stepped out of the aircraft he was faced with conditions beyond safety limits and proceeded to make the most difficult jump he had ever made. After landing safely the call was made to cancel the rest of the jumpers and end the show early. Even though jump did not go as planned the team was offered another chance to try again and redeem themselves...

Vulcan team halt all engineering work over lack of funds - Bournemouth Echo | ... a lack of funds. The Vulcan, a Bournemouth Air Festival favourite, was already expected to be grounded at the end of next year, but the Vulcan to the Sky Trust has written to all supporters to say they cannot afford to do any work on the plane over ...

Angel 7 — resting and waiting from Travel for Aircraft by joseph_may | Angel 7 — resting and waiting Angel 7 is a performing aircraft and currently housed in the new Vietnam Hangar of Florida’s Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum. She is an Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatross painted in Blue Angel’s livery, though not a member of the team, and flies aerobatic routines at air shows. This jet is graceful [...]

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 – The Warbirds from Airstrike Aviation Photography by Justin de Reuck | Then more

Doolittle Museum fundraiser at Nut Tree Airport - TheReporter.com | Stars & Stripes is hoping its 2nd fundraising dinner and auction, Recognizing Our American Patriots, will be a huge step toward raising the essential cash in making the Nut Tree Airport the home for the Jimmy Doolittle Air & Space Museum. Money raised ...

WWII Veteran, Highland Park Laywer Dies - Patch.com | During WWII, he was a member of the Flying Tigers and flew 99 combat missions over the hump in the China, Burma and India Theatre. Following completion of these missions he flew the hump with the famous Search and Rescue Unit. He received two...

Fantasy of Flight Slates Veterans Day weekend salute from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | POLK CITY, Florida — American military heroes will not only get special recognition during the two-day "Veterans Day Salute: A Celebration of Service" coming up Nov. 10-11 at Fantasy of Flight, but some who have fascinating personal stories will share those tales during a weekend of living history...

Buchanan Legion hosts WASP WWII veteran - South Bend Tribune | Inducted in 2000 into the Aviation Hall of Fame, Bee Haydu's WWII uniform is on display in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D. C. She's also a member of the Women in Aviation International Hall of Fame, and she was on hand when ...

Corsair crew chief kept fighters in battle over Okinawa from War Tales by Don Moore | Paul Gailey, of Burnt Store Marina, was a crew chief in Marine Air Group 31, Squadron VMF-441, during the Battle of Okinawa, the last major island battle in the Pacific in World War II. As a sergeant, it was his job to keep his squadron of F4U Corsair fighters airborne. This is Gailey’s story, written [...]

Episode 222 – Sporty’s John Zimmerman from AirplaneGeeks Podcast | Guest John Zimmerman is a Vice President at Sporty’s, one of the world’s oldest and largest pilot shops. They also offer gifts, memorabilia, apparel, models and other items for aviation enthusiasts through their Wright Brothers catalog. Sporty’s Flight Center includes Sporty’s Academy a Part 61 flight school that also provides...

Foes now friends: US stealth pilot and the Serb who shot him down - BBC | A former US Air Force pilot and the man who shot his stealth plane down during Nato's operation in Serbia have struck a remarkable friendship.

Kings of heaven from AVIATION NEWS ABOUT AVIATION NEWS | The Swiss Air Force has a history that already spend a hundred years. Fashion dreams and also moments of trauma... It all started in I. World War, with resource gathering in the public square. In the 1930s, the Air Force was composed primarily of aircraft manufactured by France or Germany. During the Cold War, came to Switzerland to manufacture jet aircraft...

C-27 Landing – Hurricane Sandy Support from AIRBOYD.TV | Video by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes 175th Wing Maryland Air National Guard National Guard members unload two 2380 lbs trailered generators and 2 Humvees from Air National Guard C-27J aircraft at Stewart International Field, New York. Maryland, Mississippi and Ohio Air National Guard C-27Js flew the first-ever disaster response missions, delivering assets to New York [...]

Tailwheels Etc. wins flight training awards from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | LAKELAND, Florida — Flight school Tailwheels, Etc. was recently recognized by two of the nation's flight organizations. The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) named Tailwheels, Etc. as being one of the first three “stand alone” accredited flight schools in the country. At this year’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit, Tailwheels, Etc. was recognized as one of the top flight schools in the nation. Among the Flight Training Excellence Awards, Tailwheels, Etc. was awarded the President’s Choice Award...

Day 41 - October 27, 2012 & Day 42 - November 3, 2012 from TeenFlight! by TeenFlight Crew | Over the last two weeks, the TeenFlight crew has been working on the engine preparation and installation process. Although the engine comes completely assembled, there are a lot of little things to tweak on it to suit its application and compatibility "under the hood" of the RV-12...

Aviation High School Auction! from Flight To Success by Karlene Petitt | A Huge Success! | Aviation High School's annual auction was last Saturday Night. We had so much fun. I actually bid on something, and won. Now...

Tom Cruise stars in 'Top Gun 3-D'; aviator sunglasses required - Examiner.com | "Top Gun 2" may be on pause, according to Tom Cruise's talks last week, but a 3D version of the original "Top Gun" was in the works before the death of Tony Scott. On Wednesday, The New York Times reported studio executives do not want to offend fans ...

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL PREMIERES SPACE DIVE ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 AT 7PM from Aerial Sports Feed | Now the dust has settled on Felix Baumgartner's historic freefall it's time to look back at how this fearless Austrian transformed himself from BASE jumper into the world's most famous daredevil...

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Arch won bronze at Aerobatics Championship - courier | "The experience of the Red Bull Air Race have helped me here extreme to stay cool despite the few training sessions," said Arch Herbert Weirather, the son of the ex-Skiweltmeisters Harti Weirather landed on his debut in the classic competition at ...

49th Annual CAF Airsho - Odessa American | The Commemorative Air Force has scheduled the 49th Annual CAF Airsho, presented by Western National Bank, at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 13-14 at Midland International Airport. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Purchase advance ...

First air show attracts big crowd - Morehead News | The Kentucky State Police “Roll-Over” vehicle was on display at the air show. Post 8 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Endre Samu demonstrated the importance of wearing a seatbelt. The KSP wants to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers by...

28 Malaysian Light Aircraft To Take Part In Bandung Air Show - Bernama | SEREMBAN, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Twenty-eight light aircraft from Malaysia General Aviation Team will take part in the four-day Bandung Air Show 2012 at Husein Sastranegara Airfield in Bandung, Indonesia starting Thursday. Malaysian Sports Aviation ...

Fifth annual M Mountain Fly-In taking off - El Defensor Chieftain | Heading into its fifth year, the Fly-In will again give residents from all around the area a chance to check out aircraft of all types, including vintage, home-built and experimental airplanes and much more, says organizer Dave Finley. “Its been great ...

Rotary members cook breakfast at airport fly-in - Marshfield News-Herald | This yellow 1946 Model Piper super cruiser is owned by Duffy Gaier. It was on display at the annual fly-in, drive-in breakfast held Sunday at the Neillsville Municipal Airport. / June Thompson/For the Marshfield News-Herald...

Wings and Waves Air Show 2012 from Airplanes Channel: Aircraft, Pilots, Heritage, Photos, Video, Events, News by Editor | Hosted by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Wings and Waves Air Show 2012 will take place off the Daytona Beach shoreline on 13 and 14 October. Performers include USAF Thunderbirds, Canadian Snowbirds, Black Diamond Jet Team...

Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular 2012 from Airplanes Channel: Aircraft, Pilots, Heritage, Photos, Video, Events, News by Editor | With the show center located between 1st Ave N and 6th Ave N, the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular is set to bring action to the skies in this exciting event. The world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels will be the...

Texas Fall Festival of Flight 2012 from Airplanes Channel: Aircraft, Pilots, Heritage, Photos, Video, Events, News by Editor | The Texas Chapter of the Antique Airplane Association presents the Fall Festival of Flight on 12-13 October 2012. This annual fly-in offers the...

Sedgwick County gives Wings Over McConnell a $10000 grant, won't use 'chalet ... - Kansas.com | WICHITA — Sedgwick County will support this weekend's Wings Over McConnell air show with a $10,000 grant but will forgo use of a special “chalet tent” where commissioners and other leaders could have enjoyed a catered meal and beverages.

'Red Tail' squadron flying to Purdue to honor Tuskegee Airmen - 93.1 WIBC Indianapolis | The Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron will visit Purdue Airport next month to honor the Tuskegee Airmen and teach about their color boundary-breaking accomplishments during World War II. The squadron will bring a restored, red-tailed P-51C ...

History In The Making For Ms. "Memphis Belle" from GlobalAir.com by keely |  “We Used To Call It Luck” - Wayne Tabor | On a non-stop flight from Brazil to Africa, Wayne Tabor is 21 years old. He is riding on the right side of the Boeing B-17, alert at all times because their carrier is under attack. He is a waist gunner and completely exposed as his squadron is rapidly approaching enemy boarders. He will complete 30 missions in a matter of 72 days averaging out to a rugged 6 missions per day over Nazi occupied Europe. Everything seems to move at the speed of light until you hear a “THUMP,” and then another “THUMP” all at once you realize...

US B-17 Bomber Crash during WWII Links Dutch Town to Santa Clara - Santa Clara Weekly | Sixty-eight years ago today—on September 26, 1944—a U.S. Army Air Forces B-17 Bomber named Jayhawk was returning from its mission in Germany when it was hit by German flak and crashed among the tulip fields of the Dutch town of Lisse, killing ...

COMBINED BOMBER OFFENSIVE (CBO) from War and Game by MSW | When Western Allied leaders met at the Casablanca Conference (January 14–24, 1943) the Combined Chiefs of Staff agreed that the …

Photo: This is what remains of a U.S. Marine Corps Harrier jet after the Taliban attack on Camp Bastion from David Cenciotti's weblog | The following picture, sent by a reader of the blog, shows what remains of one of the six Harrier jets in the aftermath of the Taliban attack on Camp Bastion on Sept. 14, 2012. As a result of the attack, that cost the...

Canadian memories of the T-6 Texan from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | In July last year I wrote about the T-6 Texan (a.k.a. Harvard, shown below) in South African Air Force service.

Aircraft of World War 2 is featured in museum within SP from NOTÍCIAS SOBRE AVIAÇÃO AVIATION NEWS | The museum's aviation TAM in São Carlos (SP), has a "strengthening" of the time of World War 2: a Focke-Wulf - J44 "Stieglitz" (pictured above). The Beechcraft Model of German origin came to be produced in Rio de Janeiro, in the former factory of the Galleon. The specimen, manufactured in Argentina in 1943, is one of the 82 planes exposed at the site...

aviationphotography.be update from apron6 | Just finished updating aviationphotography.be with the entire album of the photoflying days (Wednesday.) Personally I think it’s one of the best albums...

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Wichita Aero Club seeks nominations for annual trophy - Kansas.com (blog) | The Wichita Aero Club is seeking nominations for the recipient of its annual trophy honoring someone who has made achievements and contributions in the field of aviation or aerospace with close ties to Wichita and Kansas. The organization's first ...

Race Car Drivers Take Flight from Flight To Success by Karlene Petitt | At Bahrain International Circuit at Sakhir, Marco Bonanomi and Alvaro Parente, the two drivers for QI Meritus. Mahara have been given the opportunity to fly and land a A330 Airbus at Bahrain Airport.  This is as a result of an invitation from Gulf Air, the title sponsor of the Grand Prix. The flights were carried out in the simulator at the Gulf Air Flight Simulator Center,...

U.S. military inspires South African youth from Air Force Link Top Stories | The sun was shining almost as brightly as the smiles on the faces of hundreds of children stepping onto a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time, Sept. 20.  The children arrived at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition, here to participate in a Youth Development Program. The program partners U.S. and South African military personnel with youth to develop techniques to empower them both socially and economically...

Pilots to offer free flights for young people - East Brunswick Sentinel | 315 Young Eagles Flight Rally set to begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at Monmouth Executive Airport, Route 34 south, Farmingdale. Guests should enter the airport at the main entrance at the traffic light on Route 34 and follow the white arrows to the building...

Singer Sarah Brightman Expected to Undertake Soyuz to Space Station Flight from Spaceports |
British singer Sarah Brightman may join a tourist flight to the International Space Station with an official announcement expected in Moscow Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Eric Anderson, Chairman of...

Baumgartner Space Dive Set for October 8 from Spaceports | Felix Baumgartner will attempt the record breaking dive from the edge of space on October 8th, 2012. This breathtaking animation shows the dive in...

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AIRSHO biggest local fundraiser for CAF - Odessa American | With the purchase of an admission ticket, Autumn Hicks, CAF Director of Public Relations, said attendees will be treated to the “Red, White and Loud” concert by country-superstar Aaron Tippin Saturday as he performs on the wings of the B-29 airplane ...

S.F. Fleet Week to open with Blue Angels flyovers - San Francisco Chronicle | Fleet Week, the annual event celebrating the military sea services, roars into San Francisco today when the Blue Angels Navy flight team stages a survey flight for its air show beginning at 1 pm, weather permitting. The Angels are the opening act of a ...

Walking back on  from AOPA Live: Latest videos from AOPA Live | Wing walker Jane Wicker takes to the skies; again…

Waterkloof Airshow  from Airstrike Aviation Photography by Justin: Great Photos!!

Charles Lindbergh, and the death of an airfield  from Shortfinals's | It all started with a small item in the ‘Times of Trenton’ (see link), announcing the foundation of a new aviation museum. Normally, as someone who has worked in several such museums, I would be delighted to hear of this development. However, the more one looked into this story, the more one became uneasy (if you were an aviation professional, that is)…

Av8rdan's World of Flying by DanPimentel:

-Flying, Across the Pond - Airplanista Aviation Magazine Monthly Column 

-Reflections on a Bad Day - Airplanista Aviation Magazine Monthly Column 

-Meet a Motivated Young Airplanista - Feature Story from Airplanista Aviation Magazine 

-Help save GA by filling your right seat with future aviators - Airplanista Aviation Magazine Monthly Column 

 On Meeting Cliff Robertson  from Pacific Flyer | Did you ever get a chance to meet someone famous whom you admired and were pleasantly surprised to find out that he was a really nice guy?  Such was the case with my encounters with the late Oscar winner Cliff Robertson, 88, famed for playing JFK in "PT-109" and later earning an academy award for his portrayal of the mentally disabled janitor "Charly."  He was a public and powerful advocate for general and military aviation and a highly respected and sought-after speaker at many aviation events. In fact, he gave more non-compensated speeches to groups on behalf of aviation than any other celebrity…

Blakesburg Antique Fly-In  from Pacific Flyer | On Labor Day Week-End, while some 100 million Americans are on the road or stuffed in a tin can on commercial airliners, a few hundred lucky Antique Airplane owners are converging at a speed appropriate to their beloved period of the Golden Age of Aviation towards Blakesburg, Iowa, a town you will have troubles finding on any road atlas. The appropriately named Antique Airfield is the backyard of the Taylor family, where three generations are putting up one of the most significant fly-in event of the calendar year…

Give Yourself A Gift  from Pacific Flyer  | Judy Phelps, a three time Master CFI-Aerobatic, has been named the 2011 National Flight Instructor of the Year.  "These awards highlight the important role played by these individuals in promoting aviation education and flight safety,' said JoAnn Hill, General Aviation Awards Committee chairwoman.  In addition, Judy is one of only 51 California teachers of flight to earn the prestigious "Master CFI' title and one of only 24 nationwide to earn aerobatic accreditation. In the words of former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, "The Master Instructor accreditation singles out the best that the right seat has to offer.' …

General Airborne Transport XCG-16 Flying Wing Combat Glider Photos (1944)  from Military Photos by jzichek | Check out this article at RetroMechanix.com on the General Airborne Transport XCG-16, an American flying wing type combat glider with twin booms and a single rudder dating from 1944

Disaster Relief Dirigible  from Yanko Design by Troy Turner | The Airship Archangel looks like something straight out of Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow! This disaster relief/emergency response airship is designed to enhance the capabilities of service organizations in providing medical services & transportation of personnel, supplies, & equipment. A lightweight frame & hybrid integration of propulsion, energy generation & storage, & tethered wind-power generation make it a super-efficient & relatively quick method of delivering emergency care to otherwise inaccessible areas…

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Airshow ready to take flight - Houston Chronicle | WW II Airpower Demo"; the RE/MAX Skydiving Team; Heritage Flight, which is scheduled to be flown with the F-22 or F-16, two F-86's, and a P-51; the Boeing B-29 Superfortress; the US Navy F/A-18C Hornet Demo Team; the US Navy Legacy Flight; the US Coast ...

Full-time pilots enjoy flying as hobby - My West Texas | CAF members often stand out in the hot sun for hours hoisting children up into the cockpit at functions like the upcoming AirSho this weekend. As they answer questions for the kids, Sommers said the CAF members see a bit of themselves in the children's ...

Blue Angels set to arrive for Fleet Week festivities - KTVU San Francisco | SAN FRANCISCO -- The Blue Angels -- the Navy's precision flight demonstration team -- are expected to arrive in formation at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, one day before the kick-off of this year's Fleet Week festivities. ...

Coolidge Fly-In October 11  from PHXspotters by Felipe Garcia | Well, this last Saturday was the first fly-in of the season. Even with the threat of bad weather, heat haze and low attendance I made the 3 hour drive just to see how it was. Yes, there was less traffic than usual, but still quite a few planes that weren’t there before, including a nice looking Cessna 310R that I had seen two weeks before in Sedona. Also, fellow spotter Kyle Boyd flew a C172 from Deer Valley…

Tucson Aerobatic Shootout - Tucson Weekly | The Southern Arizona Rocketry Association conducts a night launch from dusk until 9 pm, Saturday. Vendors offer food and beverages. $10 per carload; $5 individual. Visit timpa.org for details…

Grumman F3F — the Navy’s last biplane fighter  from Travel for Aircraft | This Grumman design continued from the FF (Fifi”) and F2F with its large engine and robust full bellied fuselage as well as characteristic landing gear (which had to be hand cranked by the pilot, one side at a time while climbing, flying, getting into formation and whatnot). The F3F would also be the last biplane fighter design, too, but with a fully enclosed cockpit. The aircraft pictured in this post is displayed in the National Naval Aviation Museum — but there is also an amazing story about the recovery of this particular airplane on the museum’s web page of the F3F…

Episode 167 – Kevin Still Creates  from Airplane Geeks Podcast by thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)  Author, writer, and pilot Kevin Garrison returns to discuss aviation news and offer the benefit of his years of experience and wisdom. Kevin tells us about the Kentucky Institute for Aerospace Education that seeks to improve student learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and create career pathways in aerospace. Kevin’s books, including Kindle editions, can be found on Amazon.com. His new ebook Fly Like You Mean It will be released soon for the Kindle…

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R-10,000 hybrid flies again!  from High Power Rocketry by R2K | After many years of struggling, this team has once again launched a giant R hybrid. It may not seem like much, but this is a HUGE rocket and it is 'bound to break at least 10 miles altitude.  "Jakob’s Hybrid R10000 Rocket Launch - An amazing launch for Jeff Jakob and team. This nitrous and rubber burning hybrid rocket is a 28 ft. tall, 450 lb behemoth full of complex plumbing and electronics…

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 Chills and thrills of the Apple Valley Airshow - Victorville Daily Press | On Saturday, the Apple Valley Airshow will take to the sky in hopes of giving thrills and chills to aviation enthusiasts from all over the region. “We had 4000 people last year and we're expecting big numbers this year,” said airport manager Terry ...

AirSho to offer exclusive sunrise tour to photographers - My West Texas | For the first time, organizers with the Commemorative Air Force AirSho have organized a tour this year that will give photographers and those interested in photography an exclusive chance to capture the planes in a new light. The Early Bird Photo Tour ...

Stuart Air Show Veterans Day Weekend showcases new performers and displays – TCPalm | The Amber Leigh Band will appear at the Stuart Air Show Dirty Flight Suit Party on November 11. Wear your cowboy boots and kick up the dust to the sounds of country fiddling with a Celtic Twist. Tickets are on sale at http://www.stuartairshow.com. ...

NBAA Trumpets Exciting Plans in Monday-Wednesday Lineup for 2011 Convention - AMTOnline.com | The second-day Opening Session will include aviation legends and luminaries such as actor Harrison Ford, famed air show performers Sean D. Tucker and RA "Bob" Hoover, FAA Administrator Babbitt, astronaut Gene Cernan, and former Thunderbirds lead pilot ...

NBAA Preview: Bizav Convention Coming Soon to Las Vegas  from www.ainonline.com : Latest News by Matt Thurber | NBAA is holding its 64th Annual Meeting & Convention October 10 to 12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year’s gathering also marks the 40th anniversary of AIN’s creation, starting as a convention daily publication launched at NBAA’s 1972 meeting in Cincinnati…

Planes put on top show for school - Ipswich Queensland Times | But the pilots behind yesterday's impressive RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display were determined to put on a spectacular show for Ipswich. That's because the team had heard about the damage the city sustained in January's floods, especially at Ipswich ...

NASA Awards Historic Green Aviation Prize Video  from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News  -MOFFETT FIELD CA- NASA has awarded the largest prize in aviation history, created to inspire the development of more fuel-efficient aircraft and spark the start of a new electric airplane industry. The technologies demonstrated by the CAFE Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google, competitors may end up in general aviation aircraft, spawning new jobs and new industries for the 21st century.  The first place prize of $1.35 million was awarded to team Pipistrel-USA.com of State College, Pa. The second place prize of $120,000 went to team eGenius, of Ramona, Calif. ..

F-35B makes first vertical landing at sea  from Air Force Times - News by Staff writer | A Marine Corps F-35B made its first vertical landing on an amphibious assault ship Monday, Joint Strike Fighter program officials confirmed…

Naval Aviation: The Next 100 years - Second Line of Defense | ABOARD USS WASP, At sea – The Navy and Marine Corps Team made more remarkable naval aviation history today as the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) test aircraft BF-2 landed safely on USS Wasp's (LHD-1) flight deck, the first at sea vertical landing for ...

T-33 jet trainer to be unveiled at Aviation Heritage Center - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | A T-33 jet will be unveiled in front of the Aviation Heritage Center of Wisconsin at the Sheboygan County Airport in Sheboygan Falls on Saturday. The T-33 will be unveiled at 4 pm and will be on permanent display at ...

WWII vet recounts Doolittle's Raid in a B-25 - Snohomish County Business | Ed Saylor of Puyallup, 91, one of the few remaining survivors of the group known as Doolittle's Raiders, the crew members of 16 B-25s that made a daring attack on Japan in April 1942. The raid, with Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle in the lead plane, ...

Vintage warbirds to swoop into airport for 3-day visit - Reading Eagle | A B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator, both heavy bombers, and a P-51 Mustang fighter plane will fly into the airport and stay for three days, beginning Wednesday. "This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore and learn more about these unique and ...

Tin Goose lands in Porter County - nwitimes.com | The Tri-Motor, nicknamed "The Tin Goose," is touring as a flying outreach component of the Experimental Aircraft Association's Air Venture Museum based in Oshkosh, Wis., and will be available for public flights from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday and Wednesday. ...

Airport lets public fly in early Ford model aircraft - Post-Tribune | Pilot Gerry Flaugher of Poplar Grove, Ill., flies a Ford Tri-Motor over Valparaiso, Ind., during a demonstration flight originating from the Porter County Regional Airport in Valparaiso, ...

Missouri Aviation Historical Society Meeting Set for October 13 from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | The Missouri Aviation Historical Society is an informal group of folks with a love of aircraft, and we are striving to record and document the rich aviation history that has been a part of the great state of Missouri for the past century. From Benoist to Zenith, the aviation industry in the "Show Me" state has always been at the forefront of technology, and has produced some of the world’s best known aircraft. Famous pilots, from Jimmy Doolittle, to Slim Lindbergh, all called Missouri home for a portion of their lives, and made significant contributions to the advancement of aviation. One of our goals is to establish a Missouri Aviation Hall of Fame…

EAA Young Eagles Program is the Cover Story of the October, 2011 Airplanista ... - Eugene, OR, United States, 10/03/2011 - Airplanista Magazine's October, 2011 issue presents an in-depth look at the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles Program as part of a Special Report entitled "Aviation's ...

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Bombers Take the Skies at AIRSHO 2011

Midland, Texas (Sept. 30, 2011) — The 2011 Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AIRSHO^® presented by Western National Bank is just a few short days away and this year, the CAF will be darkening the skies with the massive bombers of World War II and today!

“This year is all about the bombers,” said CAF Colonel/Volunteer AIRSHO Chairman, Gena Linebarger. “No other show in the country can feature this massive array of aircraft. Two B-17s, a B-24, four B-25s and the Queen of the CAF Fleet, the world’s only flying B-29, FIFI, will take the skies over Midland/Odessa! AND, we aren’t stopping at World War II! The B-1B Lancer and the B-2 (best known as the Stealth Bomber) will be soaring over AIRSHO crowds! This is an AIRSHO you can’t miss!”

In addition to the massive display of bombers, AIRSHO will feature World War II training, observation, transport and fighter aircraft. The exciting aerobatic displays of Corkey Fornof and Jan Collmer will thrill audiences as they spiral through the sky and the A-10 West Demo Team will demonstrate the capabilities of the A-10 Thunderbolt II in an exciting performance! For a complete list of aircraft please visit www.airsho.org.*

The 2011 AIRSHO will also feature a patriotic performance of the CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour starring Aaron Tippin and the B-29 FIFI. Country music star and patriot, Aaron Tippin, will perform his chart-topping songs Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly, Kiss This and many more from a stage built into the wing of the historic B-29! This is a great performance not to be missed! The concert is included in AIRSHO admission and does not require an additional ticket.

Also making its debut appearance at this year’s AIRSHO is the CAF Red Tail Squadron RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit. The RISE ABOVE exhibit brings public awareness of the Tuskegee Airmen by taking their story to young people and exposing them to an immersive educational experience. The exhibit, which houses a 30-seat movie theater with a 180-degree screen, travels to air shows, schools, youth gatherings and malls where visitors can sit in climate-controlled comfort to enjoy an experience documentary about the Tuskegee Airmen created by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Adam White. The experience is free to AIRSHO audiences!

AIRSHO is also excited to continue in its recent tradition of working to support the local economy. AIRSHO ticket prices will remain at the same low price as the last two years and we have once again invited local food vendors to participate in this year’s show! Ticket prices for the 2011 AIRSHO are just $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12, Kids 5 and under are Free. Adult tickets will be $20 if purchased at the gate, but tickets for children ages 6 to 12 will remain only $5!

“In 2009, we “took a step back in time” and lowered ticket prices to make attending AIRSHO easier on families, and in 2010, the local food vendors enjoyed long lines and happy customers at AIRSHO,” said CAF President/CEO Stephan Brown. “The crowds enjoyed the unique variety of food available at AIRSHO, from fun fried foods to fantastic sandwiches. Inviting local food vendors back keeps the money in our hometown and keeping lower ticket prices makes the AIRSHO more accessible to our community.”

Discount tickets are on sale now at area Western National Bank branches, FINA 7-Eleven and Domino’s Pizza. Tickets are also available at www.airsho.org and at the Commemorative Air Force Headquarters at Midland International Airport.

On Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9, the CAF AIRSHO gates will open to the public at 8:30 a.m. to give attendees plenty of time to view the static aircraft before the flying begins. CAF AIRSHO takes great pride in bringing the historic warbirds of the CAF fleet along with modern military aircraft to the public.

Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 8,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation.

For more information, visit www.airsho.org or www.commemorativeairforce.org or call (432) 563-1000.

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Blast off at the Oceana Air Show - The Virginian-Pilot | The Blue Angels perform at last year's Oceana Air Show. (L. Todd Spencer | Virginian-Pilot File Photo) When Rehearsal at 10 am Friday is open to anyone with military or Defense Department identification. Gates open to the public at 5 pm Friday, ...

Biplanes will follow jets in Hampton Roads - Daily Press | A variety of high-speed, precision maneuvers will be on display this weekend at the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show, from the Navy's Blue Angels to an "air power" demonstration of tactics used to deliver air-to-ground weapons. If you like speed, ...

AIRSHO prepares to take to the skies - Odessa American | A plane crash in Nevada won't keep West Texans grounded during “Red, White and Loud,” the Commemorative Air Force's 20th annual AIRSHO. CAF representatives addressed safety concerns in light of a World War II-era plane that crashed into the crowd ...

Georgetown AirFest on October 1 - City of Georgetown Texas | Other aircraft you'll see include a Vietnam-era Huey helicopter and two WW II warbirds, the Devil Dog B-25 bomber and the C-47 Bluebonnet Belle (a military version of the DC-3). Other WW II-era planes will include an SNJ-4 and an SNJ-5B Navy trainer, ...

Sheppard AFB Air Show - Clay County Leader | The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will take to the skies at the 2011 Sheppard Air Force Base Air Show on October 1 and 2. The show also will feature an amazing lineup of military and civilian performers as well as an aviation festival on the ground with ...

Lowestoft airshow to take place in 2012 - Norwich Evening News | Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival will take place next summer, it was confirmed on Wednesday evening. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the name and email address you gave us when ...

Red Arrows memorial to be created - BBC News | A permanent memorial is to be created in Bournemouth for a Red Arrows pilot who died after an airshow display. Flt Lt Jon Egging, 33, from Rutland, died when his Hawk T1 aircraft crashed into a field at the village of Throop, near Bournemouth Airport, ...

Women Fly Weekend coming to Rhinebeck - Hudson Valley Press | Former WASP President, Bee Haydu, author of "Letters Home 1944-1945", will overview WASP history and her life as an aviatrix. The New York and New Jersey section of the Ninety-Nines (99s) will also hold a section meeting at the aerodrome on Saturday. ...

Scottsdale man was announcer at Reno air race during crash - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) ... shrapnel into the crowd of spectators, cutting limbs and other body parts. Smith said he plans to go back next year and announce the race again. He said this was a terrible, but extremely rare accident. Reno Air Race announcer shares his experience…

Missouri Congressman: Says Air Show Crashes No Cause For ...  by Tanya Sinkovits | JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Congressman Sam Graves says recent fatal crashes at air shows are no reason for greater government regulation of the events.  The U.S. House Republican is a pilot who co-chairs a group of aviation enthusiasts in Congress. He says pilots are fully aware of the risks of flying, and he asserts that there haven’t been any spectator fatalities at air shows in more than 60 years.  Graves says air shows are different from air races like the one in Reno, Nev., where 11 people were killed when a plane crashed into a crowd last Friday.  The day after the Reno accident, a pilot died in a crash at an air show in West Virginia. A pilot also was killed in an air show accident last month in Kansas City.

Funeral plans released for Cornelius pilot killed in air show – WBTV (Source: Ron Agnir/The Journal Newspaper in Martinsburg, WV via CBS Newspath) CORNELIUS, NC (WBTV) - A businessman from Cornelius who was killed when his World War II era plane crashed during an air show in West Virginia will be buried later this week. ...

THE HORSEMEN TAKE AIR SHOW SAFETY STAND DOWN – Airshowbuzz | The Horsemen Flight Team, the world's only P-51 Mustang aerobatic team, has decided to cancel their upcoming appearance at the MCAS Miramar air show October 1-2, beginning a one month safety stand down during which the team will review their air show program and train more intensively.  Teammate Dan Friedkin stated, "Having grown up in San Diego, I was greatly looking forward to performing at Miramar this year. But, after Ed and I really started evaluating all of the events that have transpired this season, we both knew in our heart of hearts that our team should take some time off to think about what we are doing, how we are doing it, and train even harder."  Team media representative Katie Scallan added, ...

Reaching out through film  from General Aviation News by Meg Godlewski | You probably have distinct memories of the first time you saw a World War II aircraft. Perhaps a parent or grandparent took you by the hand and told you about the airplane as you stood beneath it on the ramp. Maybe one flew overhead, bathing you in the roar of its engine. This inspired your tour guide to share stories of his or her experiences with the aircraft, opening a portal into history, creating a path that led you to a hangar full of knowledge about World War II — maybe it was even the genesis of your interest in aviation…

WWII experience coming to Huntsville, Area residents have chance to ride on B ... - Huntsville Item | By Cody Stark Staff Reporter HUNTSVILLE — Gary Joyce heard the story of the heroic last stand of Elmer's Tune, a United States B-17 bomber which flew 13 missions during WWII, when he was a kid. Joyce's father, Robert, was a belly-turret gunner on the ...

"Wings of freedom tour" in Westfield - WWLP 22News | A B-17 flying fortress landed in Barnes Municipal Airport, it is one of only 10 in flying condition in the United States. Pilot Derick Ward told 22News the aircraft is unique, and a rare treasure in aviation history. "The aircraft is WWII. ...

WWII History on Display – WGME | It's been called the greatest fighter plane in US aviation history -- and it's on display in Auburn. A P-51 Mustang is one of two vintage World War Two planes on display this week at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport. It's all part of the "Wings of ...

EAA 1929 Ford Trimotor Due to Arrive Tomorrow at St. Louis Downtown Airport  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | September 22nd to 25th - Flights from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - After twelve years in the EAA’s historic restoration program, this fabulous aircraft will be flying from St. Louis Downtown Airport’s Hanger 2, 2300 Vector Dr. in Cahokia, 62206.  With only 9 seats, each with a window, you’ll be taking a scenic flight in the world’s first successful airliner. A rare opportunity to see the Gateway Arch and St. Louis while flying low & slow, just $70 per trip…

Wings at Sea, The Ultimate Aviation Enthusiasts Cruise Experience  from Flight Monkeys by Chief Monkey | As winter looms, this is a great time to start planning for your escape. Sure, a white Christmas would be festive and joyous. But the clean-up is a bear, and the stress of all those relatives in close quarters just might make you want to look to the horizon for a bit of rest, relaxation, and serious ocean breezes.  Might we suggest you consider the Wings at Sea Cruise, a fantastic vacation option that you can feel good about on multiple levels. First and foremost, it’s a cruise through the western Caribbean specifically designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. There nothing like enjoying a deck chair, a tropical sunset, and a good conversation about anything aviation related while you skim over the aquamarine waters and weave your way through the islands you’ve always wanted to visit…

Five Aircraft to Compete in NASA Green Flight Challenge  from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | Five teams are set to compete in the $1.65 million NASA/CAFE Green Flight Challenge (GFC) beginning this Sunday, September 25, at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, California…

Students’ ‘Eco-Eagle’ to fly in Green Flight Challenge  from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | A team of student engineers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., and their innovative aircraft, Eco Eagle, are lined up against four corporate rivals in the Green Flight Challenge set for Sept. 25-Oct. 3 in Santa Rosa, Calif. The challenge is sponsored by Google and hosted by NASA. The contest goal: Design and build a highly fuel-efficient aircraft that can fly 200 passenger miles per gallon of fuel at an average speed of 100 mph. The prize: $1.5 million, plus bragging rights for having the most technologically advanced aircraft on the planet. Continue Reading »

Today in Aviation History – September 22  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

China: Awesome gentleman builds homemade flying contraption powered by eight motorcycle engines  from Boing Boing by Xeni Jardin | Local farmer Shu Mansheng starts the engines of his self-designed and homemade flying device before a test flight in front of his house in Dashu village on the outskirts of Wuhan, Hubei province September 21, 2011. The round steel flying device, which cost more than 20,000 yuan ($3,135), is the fifth model made by Shu, a junior middle school graduate. It measures around 5.5 meters (18 feet) in diameter, and is powered by eight motorcycle engines. Shu managed to hover for 10 seconds at about 1 metre (3.3 feet) above ground during a recent test flight. (REUTERS/Stringer)

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CAF AIRSHO Confident In Safety of Attendees Despite Recent Tragedy - NewsWest9.com | ODESSA- The annual CAF AIRSHO is about to take flight. However, the recent tragedy in Reno, Nevada is raising some concerns about safety. Those issues were addressed on Tuesday at a press conference that covered this years rundown. ...

Air crash victim remembered as compassionate tough guy – HeraldNet | They were spectators in a box for the Cascade Warbirds, an association of vintage military plane enthusiasts. Corbin, a retired Air Force flight engineer, figured he needed to get out of the sun. Earlier, the Hewitts had urged him to use sunscreen to ...

3D Entertainment Distribution Unveils “Air Racers 3D” at Giant ...  by Phil Lelyveld  “Air Racers 3D” documents the highly competitive world of air racing and features spectacular footage of highly-modified World War II-era aircraft, including the P-51 Mustang, Corsair, Bearcat and T-6. Every September ...

Reno fans remain steadfast from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | In the aftermath of last week's horrific crash at the Reno Air Races, race fans tell The New York Times that they are determined to make sure the races continue on. Read the full story here. Continue Reading »

Aerobatic artist honored by Smithsonian - AOPA Pilot | Is she an up-and-coming aerobatic star or an up-and-coming artist? Lise Lemeland is both. The 300-hour pilot was chosen last year to exhibit three of her works, an oil painting and two mixed-media designs, in the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy ...

Remembering Three Interesting Americans - Voice of America | So Betty Skelton decided to use her flight skills in aerobatics, performing difficult turns, drops, and other exercises. She began performing and competing around the country. She won the International Feminine Aerobatic Championship for three years in ...

West River Story: Aviator was hooked on flying 71 years ago - Rapid City Journal | Vern Kraemer, 94, of Nemo, learned to fly from South DIakota aviation pioneer Clyde Ice. In 1940 Kraemer got his private pilot’s license. (Ryan Soderlin/Journal staff) Former Rapid City Journal reporter Steve Miller shares stories of people and places ...

An amateur aviator dreams big - The Express Tribune | PESHAWAR: In the summer of 1978, Qazi Sajjad entered Sabrina Cinema in Peshawar, where a James Bond film was being shown. After watching the film, he became obsessed with the idea of building an ultra-light glider, which Bond had used in ...

The plane that didn't make it to Sioux Falls - Dakota Voice | While “visiting” with Mr. Google I didn't realize until then that there was almost a South Dakota connection with that B-25. The bomber was being piloted by Lt. Col. Bill Smith. “Smith was put in charge of a routine flight to ferry a B-25D Mitchell ...

Lockheed AP-2 Neptune — one Crazy Cat  from Travel for Aircraft | This aircraft, and many more, can be seen at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum in Alabama. Though known for her Navy service the Neptune was also flown in during the Vietnam War by the U.S. Army as the AP-2 in service with the 1st Radio Research Company (Aviation) under the call sign “Crazy Cat” for SIGINT (signal intelligence) purposes…

Aviation museum plans archive center - Kansas.com | The Hypatia Club has donated $45000 to the Kansas Aviation Museum for a new archive center to house about 2 million documents reflecting aviation history in Wichita and Kansas. The money will go toward a $95000 project to renovate space at ...

The Aero Experience Visits the Air Combat Museum in Springfield, IL  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | The Aero Experience recently visited the Air Combat Museum at Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL.  The Museum, sponsored by George Alarm Company, contains flying aircraft owned by Founder/President Mike George and cared for by Paul Voorhees, Director of Maintenance.  Below is a brief view of the aircraft and memorabilia on display, and detailed photo essays on each will be coming soon.  The Aero Experience would like to thank Mike George and Paul Voorhees for allowing access to the aircraft during our visit…

Episode 165 – Sennheiser Knows Noise  from Airplane Geeks Podcast by thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks) In this week’s Australia Desk Report, Steve and Grant talk about Tiger Airways new CEO, the Qantas search to find an appropriate name for its new Japanese airline brand, Grant’s conspiracy theory, Virgin Australia at the recent APEX Awards, and the RAAF getting 5th C-17A Globemaster III. Find them on the Plane Crazy Down Under podcast, and follow the show on Twitter at @pcdu. Steve’s at @stevevisscher and Grant at @falcon124…

NASA and CAFE Hosting Green Flight Challenge - Sacramento Bee | The competition's goal is to advance technologies in fuel efficiency and reduced emissions with cleaner renewable fuels and electric aircraft. NASA's Centennial Challenges Program is providing $1.65 million in prize money to the winners of the ...

Night Rocket Launch at the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout - Arizona Reporter | The Southern Arizona Rocketry Association (SARA) is excited to announce that it will hold its annual October Night Launchin conjunction with the 2011 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout on Saturday, October 8th, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the TIMPA(Tucson ...

Today in Aviation History – September 21  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

General Dynamics F-111C  from I n f o r m a t i o n 2 S h a r e by pawangkul | The General Dynamics F-111C (nicknamed “Pig”) is a variant of the F-111 Aardvark medium-range interdictor and tactical strike aircraft, developed by General Dynamics to meet Australian requirements. The design was based on the F-111A model but included longer wings and strengthened undercarriage…