Military might part of Salinas air show - Monterey County Herald
"The show has grown over the years until now it's recognized as one of the best in the country," said Harry Wardwell, the air show executive director. Wardwell said the show, in its 29th year, has a different star each time.
Biggin Hill International Air Fair from Technorati
Every Year Biggin Hill seems to be very lucky with the weather and this year seemed to be no exception, Biggin on the Bump seemed to be in the middle of dense rain clouds and yet the sun was out for most of the the displays. The 2009 RAF Hawk Display Aircraft with a special colour scheme. As with most years there was a nice mix of both fast jets, warbirds and props. Unfortunately the show was hit by technical glitches with quite a few aircraft 'going tech' on each day, however with some...
Vulcan bomber cleared to join Cumbrian food festival air show - News & Star
By Safira Ali BRITAIN'S last air-worthy Vulcan bomber will be flying at the Whitehaven Food Festival tomorrow. There had been fears that the visit by Vulcan XH558 might have to be cancelled. ...
Airshow Performers Remember Chandy Clanton from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
EAA AirVenture- Chandy Clanton, 36 was to fly in Friday's, July 31 first all women airshow during AirVenture this year. But on Friday, July 10, while piloting her Zivko Edge 540 during a training flight near Tarkio, MO, Chandy crashed into a bean field and died instantly. All who knew and loved Chandy are grieving her loss.
She flew at the 2003 World Championships in Lakeland, Florida, where she was the youngest female pilot. Chandy won the Programme Q flight at the 2007 Championships in Granada, Spain. She was the only woman named to the 2003 "Stars of Tomorrow" program and has performed before hundreds of thousands of spectators at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh; she was the only "Stars" performer invited back for the 2004 and 2005 shows. Chandy was a gifted pilot who flew many types of aircraft including the Piper Cub, P-51 Mustang, Lear Jet, King Air, numerous light twins and countless high performance single engine airplanes. ...
wildfire 09 - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
During tests last wed an anomaly was uncovered(I believe tail incidence) that requires understanding before continuing with the testing. Not a serious issue ,may require moving tail incidence but will prevent completing test program before reno this year.For our supporters were sorry and keep the faith,this is really a huge undertaking
dave
Dago and the 3 km Speed Record - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
I see on the Dago Red website there are some new photos and notes...I was surprised to see in the "Note from Steve" that they intend to go for the 3 km speed record when she is flying again...Dago going faster will certainly make things interesting in the future....YIKES!!!
'Top Guns' receive awards at Tuskegee Airmen convention from AF.mil Photos
Col. John Montgomery (left) pauses for a photo with retired Lt. Col. James Harvey, retired Chief Master Sgt. Buford Johnson and Tuskegee Airmen Inc. President Russell Davis during the 60th anniversary recognition ceremony of the "Gunsmoke" competition for sharp shooters Aug. 6 at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas. The event occurred during the 38th annual TAI National Convention Aug. 6 through 9. Colonel Montgomery is the Range Wing commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Uncontrolled Airspace #148 "You're not from around here" - Podcast
The boys are back safely from Oshkosh, they spend some time comparing notes on their trips home, and take one last look at this year's AirVenture. Plus they talk about green paint, big TFRs, planes with no rudder pedals, and run-ins with the man. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace, Episode #148 "You're not from around here"
Hangar Talk from The Girls With Wings Blog
Several of my twitter friends have made mention of the fading tradition of "hangar talk." Hangar talk is, as best as I can describe, an activity enjoyed by pilots just hanging out at the airport wherever they can plop a chair, drink coffee and share "there I was" stories to meet folks, build camaraderie, learn from each others' experiences, pick up "right seat" time, etc ...
Wings Miniature Aircraft Society to hold air show - KFDA
The event is Sunday, August 9th from 9 am until 5 pm at the Abernathy Aerodrome. The air show will celebrate military aviation of the past and present through a model air show. Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in free.
Red Bull Aerobatics from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael
James May & Lockheed U-2 TR-1B from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael [video]
Picture of the Week: AVweb's Flying Photography Showcase
One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor
Todd Louis Bohlman of Lemon Grove, California helps us back to form with a photo shot by Chuck Hlavec. That's Todd flying his '69 Citabria 7GCBC in a breakfast flight with a group he calls the "Ramona Gaggle." (Todd also gives shout-outs to Matt Hlavac in the photo plane and Dave Ledum, who remembered to bring along his camera.)
Wisconsin - Southern Wisconsin AirFEST 2009 - Janesville - 05/29/09 from FenceCheck Forums
PME LEGEND Brandfeature Gimli Air Cargo summer 2009 collection from Air Cargo Blog by admin [video]
Wisconsin - EAA AirVenture 2009 - Oshkosh - 07/27/09 from FenceCheck Forums
Photo by Marcin G. Dabrowski from JetPhotos Latest SC Photos
Yurgis Kairys show! Photo courtesy of Marcin G. Dabrowski Private Sukhoi Su-31 taken at Other Location - Polish Aviation Museum Krakow
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"The show has grown over the years until now it's recognized as one of the best in the country," said Harry Wardwell, the air show executive director. Wardwell said the show, in its 29th year, has a different star each time.
Biggin Hill International Air Fair from Technorati
Every Year Biggin Hill seems to be very lucky with the weather and this year seemed to be no exception, Biggin on the Bump seemed to be in the middle of dense rain clouds and yet the sun was out for most of the the displays. The 2009 RAF Hawk Display Aircraft with a special colour scheme. As with most years there was a nice mix of both fast jets, warbirds and props. Unfortunately the show was hit by technical glitches with quite a few aircraft 'going tech' on each day, however with some...
Vulcan bomber cleared to join Cumbrian food festival air show - News & Star
By Safira Ali BRITAIN'S last air-worthy Vulcan bomber will be flying at the Whitehaven Food Festival tomorrow. There had been fears that the visit by Vulcan XH558 might have to be cancelled. ...
Airshow Performers Remember Chandy Clanton from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
EAA AirVenture- Chandy Clanton, 36 was to fly in Friday's, July 31 first all women airshow during AirVenture this year. But on Friday, July 10, while piloting her Zivko Edge 540 during a training flight near Tarkio, MO, Chandy crashed into a bean field and died instantly. All who knew and loved Chandy are grieving her loss.
She flew at the 2003 World Championships in Lakeland, Florida, where she was the youngest female pilot. Chandy won the Programme Q flight at the 2007 Championships in Granada, Spain. She was the only woman named to the 2003 "Stars of Tomorrow" program and has performed before hundreds of thousands of spectators at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh; she was the only "Stars" performer invited back for the 2004 and 2005 shows. Chandy was a gifted pilot who flew many types of aircraft including the Piper Cub, P-51 Mustang, Lear Jet, King Air, numerous light twins and countless high performance single engine airplanes. ...
wildfire 09 - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
During tests last wed an anomaly was uncovered(I believe tail incidence) that requires understanding before continuing with the testing. Not a serious issue ,may require moving tail incidence but will prevent completing test program before reno this year.For our supporters were sorry and keep the faith,this is really a huge undertaking
dave
Dago and the 3 km Speed Record - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion
I see on the Dago Red website there are some new photos and notes...I was surprised to see in the "Note from Steve" that they intend to go for the 3 km speed record when she is flying again...Dago going faster will certainly make things interesting in the future....YIKES!!!
'Top Guns' receive awards at Tuskegee Airmen convention from AF.mil Photos
Col. John Montgomery (left) pauses for a photo with retired Lt. Col. James Harvey, retired Chief Master Sgt. Buford Johnson and Tuskegee Airmen Inc. President Russell Davis during the 60th anniversary recognition ceremony of the "Gunsmoke" competition for sharp shooters Aug. 6 at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas. The event occurred during the 38th annual TAI National Convention Aug. 6 through 9. Colonel Montgomery is the Range Wing commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Uncontrolled Airspace #148 "You're not from around here" - Podcast
The boys are back safely from Oshkosh, they spend some time comparing notes on their trips home, and take one last look at this year's AirVenture. Plus they talk about green paint, big TFRs, planes with no rudder pedals, and run-ins with the man. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace, Episode #148 "You're not from around here"
Hangar Talk from The Girls With Wings Blog
Several of my twitter friends have made mention of the fading tradition of "hangar talk." Hangar talk is, as best as I can describe, an activity enjoyed by pilots just hanging out at the airport wherever they can plop a chair, drink coffee and share "there I was" stories to meet folks, build camaraderie, learn from each others' experiences, pick up "right seat" time, etc ...
Wings Miniature Aircraft Society to hold air show - KFDA
The event is Sunday, August 9th from 9 am until 5 pm at the Abernathy Aerodrome. The air show will celebrate military aviation of the past and present through a model air show. Tickets are $5 for adults and kids 12 and under get in free.
Red Bull Aerobatics from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael
James May & Lockheed U-2 TR-1B from feed/http://www.theaviationpage.com/feed/ by Michael [video]
Picture of the Week: AVweb's Flying Photography Showcase
One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor
Todd Louis Bohlman of Lemon Grove, California helps us back to form with a photo shot by Chuck Hlavec. That's Todd flying his '69 Citabria 7GCBC in a breakfast flight with a group he calls the "Ramona Gaggle." (Todd also gives shout-outs to Matt Hlavac in the photo plane and Dave Ledum, who remembered to bring along his camera.)
Wisconsin - Southern Wisconsin AirFEST 2009 - Janesville - 05/29/09 from FenceCheck Forums
PME LEGEND Brandfeature Gimli Air Cargo summer 2009 collection from Air Cargo Blog by admin [video]
Wisconsin - EAA AirVenture 2009 - Oshkosh - 07/27/09 from FenceCheck Forums
Photo by Marcin G. Dabrowski from JetPhotos Latest SC Photos
Yurgis Kairys show! Photo courtesy of Marcin G. Dabrowski Private Sukhoi Su-31 taken at Other Location - Polish Aviation Museum Krakow
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