Airventure 2013: Saturday

Oshkosh 2013 - Saturday Airshow Highlights - LiveAirShowTV | Highlights from Saturday's airshow at AirVenture Oshkosh!

Disney's 'Planes' debuts to thousands at AirVenture - AOPA Pilot | Thousands of children and adults lined up in advance of the free 8:30 p.m. showing, some arriving as early as 2 p.m. Space in the best viewing area filled up before the movie began, forcing EAA AirVenture volunteers to turn away viewers or re-direct...

The Aero Experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013: Exhibits and Airshow Performers - The Aero Experience | The Aero Experience has spent a week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and we have lots of stories to share with our audience over the next 12 months before the next season begins. We have canvassed the grounds, met many interesting people, and seen many unusual aircraft. Here are a few glimpses of the exhibits and airshow performers we saw in the last few days. Special thanks to Air Associates of Missouri and Air Associates of Kansas for sponsoring The Aero Experience at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013...

Gorgeous Photos Of Flying Cars And Vintage Warbirds From A Huge Wisconsin ... - Business Insider | Each year aviators, enthusiasts, and spectators from more than 60 countries flock to Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to attend the "world's greatest aviation celebration." The week-long 2013 EAA AirVenture is now in full swing, and the...

Video: Plane Pulled From Lake Michigan Showcased at Airventure - WGBA-TV | OSHKOSH -- While taking a stroll at EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, you'll see a lot of newly-restored Warbirds

Chipmunk is the 'Poor Man's Spitfire' By Frederick A. Johnsen | August 3, 2013 - Pilot Richard Wilsher calls the postwar de Havilland Chipmunk trainer "the poor man's Spitfire." Beyond its tailwheel stance and British Commonwealth Canadian pedigree, the Chipmunk is said to be very responsive, like the Spitfire, according to pilots fortunate to have flown them both.

Howard is a Head Turner By Randy Dufault | It was apparent to the vintage aircraft community that Roger Brown was not an experienced aircraft restorer. "I have a ratty old Stearman," Brown said. "I go to [the National Stearman Fly-In at] Galesburg with it every year. Four of the five last years it was voted the airplane most in need of restoration."

Steve Hinton: Master Warbird Pilot By Frederick A. Johnsen | August 2, 2013 - Steve Hinton doesn't know offhand how many warbird types he's flown, but he's made more than 100 post-restoration first flights. If that sounds nonchalant, it's an indicator of Steve's down-to-earth outlook.

Lots of EAA Airventure News HERE

OSH13: CoolPix - James Redmon And His Fabulous Berkut (Friday 8.2.13) - AirPigz | This Berkut is also known as race #13 and competes in events run by the Sport Air Racing League (SARL) - this design has been tweaked to be able to compete at over 250 mph... and to look really good while doing it! I'm planning a more in-depth post in the future with lots of up-close detail pix, but for now I hope you enjoy this wide-angle CoolPix from under the Berkut that shows James enjoying OSH13 : )

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Aerial extravaganza to benefit Wounded Warriors - Inside Nova | The Manassas Regional Airport is plan­ning to ring in the spring with a free, high­speed, high performance and high flying open house experience for the entire family. The event will be May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. when the tarmac will be packed with adrenaline-fueled family fun, including vintage warbirds...

Black Team and Boy Scouts Take Over Galena, IL - Golden Knights | Black Team made two jumps in Galena, IL for the 57th Annual Boy Scout Pilgrimage on Saturday despite breezy conditions and overcast skies. The jumps, which were made into the football field of Galena High School, were the pinnacle of two years of planning and fundraisers by the town of Galena and the Boy Scouts of America...

Red Barons in action - Ft Pierce Florida - AirShowBuzz | One great photo!

'Mission: Hangar Dance' achieved - Southwest Review | St. Paul - Put on your favorite 1940s fashion and be prepared to dance the night away May 21. Thanks to a helpful airport neighbor, the Commemorative Air Force- Minnesota wing will host its annual big-band hangar dance after all...

B-17 and P-40 flying, on display in Salt Lake City through May 8 - Deseret News | SALT LAKE CITY — James Dean Hill flew 25 missions as a B-17 pilot during World War II, including the last bombing run the 8th Air Force flew as the war in Europe was winding down. On Monday, for only the second time since the war ended, an 88-year-old Hill climbed along the catwalk through the bomb bay and into the cockpit of a vintage B-17 as it circled the skies above the Salt Lake valley...

High-flying honour for down-to-earth Markham guy - York Region | A multi-talented Markham resident dedicated to Canadian aviation history and passionate about art has earned a place among distinguished achievers. William J. (Bill) Wheeler will be inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame at a gala dinner and ceremony on May 26...

Irish Air Corps Chipmunk - PPRuNe | G-ARGG been beautifully re-skinned and re-painted (7 big pix)

21,000 Attend Annual Alaska Aviation Trade Show - Kathryn Report | (with video) The event helps get the industry up to speed with the latest technology as well as hosts safety conferences for pilots. Thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts were in town over the weekend to take part in the state's largest aviation trade show...

Pelton retires from Cessna - Kansas.com | Jack Pelton, who took over as chief executive of Cessna Aircraft Co. on the heels of a recession and steered it to periods of record-breaking growth, retired from the business jet manufacturer Monday after nearly 11 years there...

This as an invitation to attend/participate in an absolutely fantastic AFA Great Lakes Regional Symposium - Montgomery Aviation | The date for our regional symposium is Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21, 2011. The location is Grissom Air Reserve Base, located approximately 60 miles due north of Indianapolis, off  US 31...

So what is this? - PPRuNe | Hey guys I found a nice pic on the internet the other day and was wondering what kind of flight vehicle this is.

Photo: Four New Airbus A380s in Production, Taken from the Air - Airline Reporter | What a great areal shot. Here you have four Airbus A380s at Toulouse, France. They will be delivered to Qantas, Emirates, Korean Air and China Southern.

Let's Go Flying With Fred Pfeiffer! - KRTV | (with video) Baby boomers are beginning to retire in large numbers, and commercial pilots are required to stop flying commercially at the age of 65. That means in the coming few years there will be a need for more commercial pilots...

Two Events Commemorate 50th Anniversary of U.S. Human Spaceflight - NASA | WASHINGTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. manned spaceflight during two events this week around the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA Television will carry both events live...

CANADIAN INVASION HEADING TOWARD OSHKOSH!

EAA AirVenture 2009 hosting huge celebration of Canada's centennial of flight

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. - (May 12, 2009) - From throughout the provinces, Canadian aircraft will be flying south this summer to join a unique commemoration of that nation's 100 years of flight during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the event known as "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration, on July 27-August 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh.

The collection of aircraft and activities from "north of the border" will add a unique perspective to the 57th annual edition of the EAA fly-in convention. Throughout EAA AirVenture week, Canada's aviation heritage will be celebrated throughout the grounds.

"In the 100 years since the Silver Dart's first flight at Baddeck Bay, Nova Scotia, aviation in Canada has provided innovation and met challenges in many ways," said Tom Poberezny, EAA's president/chairman and AirVenture chairman. "We're inviting all Canadian aviation enthusiasts to come to Oshkosh in 2009 and help us celebrate a century of flying in their nation."

The EAA Canadian Council, a group of EAA members from that country, is coordinating the activities. Among the planned events are:
o A special display of the very best of Canadian aviation on AirVenture's showcase AeroShell Square, including stunning warbird aircraft, Canadian classics such as the Chipmunk, Tiger Moth and Beaver, as well as inspirational new projects;
o Representation of Canadian aircraft throughout the grounds, marked by a special red Maple Leaf propeller card to mark their attendance;
o Warbirds from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, such as the rare Lancaster bomber, the Lysander fighter, and aircraft such as the PBY and B-25 in Canadian markings;
o Canadian air show performers and other aerial displays of aircraft from Canada;
o The arrival of John Lovelace's continent-spanning Century Flight at Oshkosh, immediately following their flight across Canada this summer;
o A once-in-a-lifetime group photo of Canadian aviators at Oshkosh on AeroShell Square immediately following EAA's traditional International Parade on Friday, July 31;
o Possible participation of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the weeklong celebration;
o Special forums and presentations on Canadian aviation throughout the week.

One of the hubs for the Canadian celebration will be EAA's International Visitors Tent, marking its 35th anniversary in 2009 with a new location next to the control tower on the AirVenture grounds.
Special welcome packs for Canadian attendees will be available along with other event information.

"If you're one of those Canadians who dreamed of one day making it to Oshkosh, this is the year to do it! We can show our proud colours at AirVenture during our flight centennial year with the entire world of flight," said Jack Dueck, an EAA member from High River, Alberta, who edits the "Bits & Pieces" newsletter for EAA members in Canada.
"Oshkosh is waiting with a warm welcome for us, so let's make our flight centennial year an unforgettable one."

EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA's yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org. For instant news updates, go to http://twitter.com/EAAupdate.

For more information contact:
Dick Knapinski, Media and Public Relations
(920) 426-6523
dknapinski@eaa.org

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Cocoa Beach Air Show Coming October 3-4, 2009 - PR.com, NY
The show’s inaugural performances will be carried out by some of the most skilled military pilots and aerobatic artists on the air show circuit. The performers announced-to-date for the inaugural event include the following…

Air show officials ready for weekend - Goldsboro News Argus
By Kenneth Fine Visitors to the 2007 Wings Over Wayne air show look skyward next to one of the F-16s on the tarmac that year…

Iran Plans Massive Air Show - The Media Line
Iran is planning the largest air show in its history this month as a further demonstration of the Islamic Republic’s military prowess.

Smoke on for 2009: A Season Preview of the Red Bull Air Race - Bleacher Reportby Sheiban Shakeri (Columnist) 2008 was a year when the Red Bull Air Race was making the turn into a serious sport, and now with four rookies added into the mix and a completely revamped system, expect some really close times and even a few ...

Be a Red Bull Reporter for Guardian.co.uk from Smoke-On by Tom
Show The Guardian your presenting skills for the chance to report from the San Diego leg of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship Read More…

Nigel Lamb prepares for Abu Dhabi Red Bull race - Bucks Free Press, UK
To ake part in the competition Mr Lamb had to qualy for a Red Bull Air Race World Championship 'Super License'. During the time trial he will be reaching speeds of 370km/h and flying less than 20 metres from the ground. The pilots will also have to ...

Classic World War II aircraft show coming - LubbockOnline.com, TXA B-17 and B-24J bomber will take flight along with a P-51C fighter as a part of the living-history event, and for those willing to pay for a ride, an opportunity for an intimate lesson in war-time aviation. Restored by the Collings Foundation, ...

Doolittle Raiders to gather again in Columbia - The State, SC
Blindfolded Lt. Robert L. Hite (co-pilot of Doolittle's Raiders crew #16) Doolittle's Raiders B-25s crowd the flight deck of the USS Hornet on their way to bomb Tokyo in April of 1942. In this April 20, 1942 photo, Doolittle Raider Horace "Sally" ...

Classic Fighters 2009 #3: Corsair from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
The Goodyear Corsair FG-1D, ZK-COR, always puts on a good show. I won't spend too much time on it here but get straight on to the pictures - here are three of the better ones I picked out…

Classic Fighters 2009 #4: DHC1 Chipmunk from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
Here are pictures of some De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft taxying around the aerodrome. Unfortunately I do not seem to have snapped any airborne pictures. The chippie was designed as a military ab-initio trainer to replace another DH aircraft, the venerable Tiger Moth. Since then it has become popular as an entry-level warbird. Note the final picture in which the aircraft has quite a different canopy…

Classic Fighters 2009 #5: Yakovlev Yak-52 from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
The Yakovlev Yak-52 seems to spring up at pretty much every airshow in the country these days - not a criticism at all, and formation aerobatics are always fun to watch. The Yak 52 is a Russian designed and built ab-initio military trainer and [along with the Nanchang CJ-6] is very popular as a warbird in New Zealand - perhaps only the North American Harvard is more popular…

Classic Fighters 2009 #6: MX2 from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
Now for something a little different, but still very aeronautical - the MXR Technologies MX2, registration ZK-MXT. It is certainly not a classic fighter, not even [ex-]military, but it certainly was a star of the show…

Classic Fighters 2009 #7: North American Harvard 3* from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
The North American Harvard 3* is arguably the most popular "warbird" aircraft in New Zealand [Although the Yak-52 is right up there also], especially with the type's military association with New Zealand as an ab-initio trainer for the Royal New Zealand Air Force [RNZAF] until replaced by the CT4/B from 1976…

Coors Light Silver Bullet Jet Team / Dual BD-5J Airshow / World's Smallest Jets Keith Breazeal Video Productions from http://www.kbvp.com/
The Coors Light Silver Bullet Jet Team was a rare airshow act. Dave Hoover and Bob Bishop flew the dual performance at the Sacramento Airshow in 1990. The world's smallest jet has a wing span of 17 feet, is 12 feet long, weighs 432 pounds and has only 200 pounds of thrust. It took 11,000 Coors cans for the all Aluminum BD-5J…

BAST-E Baltic Air Sovereignty Training Events from Military Photos by Kusch
Baltic Air Sovereignty Training Events (BAST-E) are one day NATO events that take place in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and neighbouring airspace. The events focus on enhancing interoperability and capability development in addition to the ongoing integration of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and other NATO and neighbouring Partnership for Peace member countries…

Peter Jackson causes stir - Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand
By TAMMY BUCKLEY - Sunday News STAR TURN: Peter Jackson caused more of a scene than the mid-air dogfighting when he turned-up at an airshow. The King Kong of the New Zealand film industry Peter Jackson caused more of a scene than the mid-air ...

Where Pilots Stay On Vacation from All Things Aviation by JetAviator7
Pilots, as everyone knows, are an interesting group of people. They walk with a certain swagger, usually eyes covered with teardrop sunglasses, and a certain mystery surrounds them. Notice as they lean on the counter in the airport, talking to the ticket agent, looking through a long sheet of paper and making notes…

Plane crashes into water near Davis Islands bridge from www2.tbo.com
Sylvia Hatfield, 69, normally watches stunt aircraft from the window of her seventh floor apartment at Tampa Baptist Manor. So when she looked out and saw a plane headed straight down, she just figured it was part of a stunt maneuver. "Usually, when they do aerobatics, you'll see them come down, but you'll see them swoop back up," Hatfield said. "But I didn't see this plane swoop back up so I knew something was wrong."

Kevin Walsh Interview published from FenceCheck Forums

United States - Arizona - MCAS Yuma Airshow 2009 - MCAS Yuma - 03/14/09 from FenceCheck Forums - Last Yuma Shot--- Mucho Caliente F-16

USAF Plant 42 from FenceCheck Forums - Spirit Of New York making noise

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