Armstrong’s Close Call-
Air & Space Video | On May 6, 1968, more than a year before his
moon landing, Neil Armstrong had a narrow escape in the lunar landing
research vehicle (LLRV) at Ellington Air Force Base near Houston, as
seen in this silent film clip. On a simulated lunar descent, leaking
propellant caused a total failure of his flight controls and forced an
ejection....
Hero among heroes final flight — Neil Armstrong
from Travel for Aircraft by joseph_may | Hero among heroes final flight
— Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong has passed away at the age of 82. It is
too soon to recall his entire life, that is for the days to come and by
others than this blog. It is time to reflect on the man and what he
did. We know, of course, [...]
Knowles Chosen to Fly with Blue Angels - Drag Coverage | When you mention the Blue Angels to 
The Red Steel Jet Team Will Take To The Skies Over Offutt Air Force Base In ... - Virtual-Strategy Magazine | His aerobatic and military skills, along with innovative aircraft modifier friends helped him win 3 World Championships in his 6 year run with the Red Bull Air Race. Now air racing and jet warbirds are his current passion. RED STEEL JET TEAM REMAINING ...
Maine air show wraps up in Brunswick - Boston.com | The Thunderbirds, the Air Force precision flying team, were making their first appearance in Maine since the 1990s. Other performances included top civilian stunt pilots, the world's only all-women skydiving team and a tribute to the Tuskegee airmen ...
Rocky Mountain Airshow will fill Broomfield skies until 5 pm today - Broomfield Enterprise | Featured activities at the weekend air show fill both the sky and the ground, highlights include the Air Force's F-22 Raptor, challenging acrobatic air acts, an array of grounded aircraft and the chance learn about the science behind aviation. The show ...
Thousands gather in Smothers Park for air show over the Ohio - 14 News WFIE Evansville | Thousands were looking up in the air this afternoon in Owensboro as the city celebrated its new riverfront with its first ever air show. Owensboro Mayor Ron Payne says the air show is one example of how riverfront improvements are already boosting ...
The Winston-Salem Air Show [Photos] by Joe Borlik My Fox8 | The annual Winston-Salem Air Show kicked off Saturday and continues tomorrow at the Smith Reynolds Air Field. The event featured performances by the Harrier Jump Jet and the US Army Golden Knights and also included ...
Feeling the ROAR - Santa Maria Times | John Collver described the feeling of zooming over the Santa Maria air show crowd in his World War II fighter plane War Dog as similar to a race car driver hugging the curves of a track. “You feel the G forces and centrifugal force in demonstrating ...
Hundreds flock to air show, aircraft dazzle in sky - Daily Eastern News | Susan Dacy, of Harvard, Ill., flies her biplane, "Big Red," upside down during the first performance of the 2012 Coles County County Air Show Saturday at the Coles County Memorial Airport.
R/C Planes lined up along the flight line - Londonderry News | Saturday morning I went to the New Hampshire Flying Tigers Radio Controlled Fly-In at their B Street field in Derry. The event started with registration for pilots at 9:30 AM and flying began at 10:00 AM. There were dozens of planes and helicopters to ...
Annual fly-in at Bluffs Airport next weekend - SW Iowa News | The “Gunfighter” P-51D Mustang at the Great Plains Wing of the Commemorative Air Force will soar through the skies next weekend as part of the wing's annual fly-in, drive-in breakfast and open house.
AOPA-China Fly-In 2012 opens in Shenyang - Global Times | Aircrafts make aerobatics moves on the opening day of "AOPA-China Fly-In 2012" in Shenyang city, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning Province, August 25, 2012. Organized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China (AOPA China), the event ...
Curtiss Flying Boat Celebration on 9/15 | The Curtiss Flying Boat Centennial Celebration will be
From Antique Airfield:
- Presidential TFRs For Des Moines Area Posted for Tuesday August 28
- Antique Airfield Looking Pretty After the Mowing Party
- Nebraska Chapter Minden Fly-In Pics
- Large Puget Sound and Spokane Caravan Departing for Blakesburg
- First Arrival to the Fly-In
- Last Batch of Pre-Registrations; Pre-Registration Now Closed
- Don Parsons' Blog: Fairchild Annual
| Captured album from Planeshots here.
Gone West: Flightline Television's Hank and Carole Austin from Aero-News Network | Amazing Sport Aviation Couple Lost In Powered Parachute Accident Unbelievable.... that's the first thing that comes to mind as we have confirmed reports that both Hank (Henry) and Carole Austin, two of powered parachuting's most active proponents (and experts) were lost Friday in...
Dream Chaser Team Passes First NASA Commercial Crew Milestone from Aero-News Network | Program Implementation Plan Review Presented To The Space Agency The Dream Chaser Space System has successfully completed its first milestone as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CCiCap) initiative. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) announced the achievement of the milestone Thursday...
The Curtiss Model E is considered to be the first successful flying boat. It was the first in a long series of flying boats on which Glenn Curtiss built his fame and fortune. Curtiss debuted the Model E - or Flying Fish - in January 1912. It became the U.S. Army's first flying boat and was also used by the U.S. Navy. The Model E was primarily a training aircraft which served as a predecessor to the much larger Curtiss flying boats that were used for anti-submarine patrolling during World War One. These were the only aircraft of American origin to serve in combat during that conflict.
