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Air Show exhibit educates public about Tuskegee Airmen - San Antonio Express | Unaware, the white pilots often asked for the fighters — a routine reflected in the name “By ReQuest” painted below the cockpit of a restored Mustang on display at the Randolph Air Force Base Air Show Saturday and Sunday. The Commemorative Air Force ...

Viper pilot at home for Randolph 2011 Air Show from Warplanes Online Community | San Antonio, TX — For some pilots, it runs in the family. Maj. Ryan “Rider” Corrigan can draw influence from his uncle and dad, both F-16 pilots.  Corrigan will showcase his skills during the F-16 “Viper East Demo” at the Randolph 2011 Air Show this coming Saturday and Sunday.  “I knew I wanted to be a pilot after I saw my first air show,” Corrigan said. “My uncle was a Thunderbird F-16 pilot.” His older brother and cousin are also in the family business...

Golden Knights head to the US National Skydiving Championships 2011 from US Army Golden Knights by Laura Dickmeyer | The Golden Knights Competition team is gearing up for the U.S. National Skydiving Championships.  Nationals will be held at Skydive Arizona in Eloy, AZ.  The Golden Knights will compete in 4-way, 8-way, 16-way and 10-way formation skydiving.  GK8 will be returning once again to defend their Gold medal from 2010 while the Golden Knights Female [...]

Rise time record made by Sukhoi Su-27 completed 25 years and remains unbeatable - Translated | According to the website www.aex.ru yesterday, 27 days, was the 25th anniversary of the record rise time at cruise, hit with a fighter aircraft Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker. The test pilot of Sukhoi Company, Viktor Pugachev, set the world record of rising to an altitude of 3000 meters in 25.4 seconds on October 27, 1986. This record still belongs to the Su-27, according to reports from Sukhoi...

Western Cape Aerobatic Regionals from Airstrike Aviation Photography | The Western Cape Aerobatic Regionals were held at Saldanha Bay Airfield (FASD) from 28-29 October. This was first light for my new Canon 1D Mk1V and I have to say I’m overly impressed with it.

 Cash woes ground Windsor Air Show - Windsor Star | A Snowbird takes off at the Windsor International Air Show at the Windsor International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. WINDSOR, Ont. -- Windsor's annual air show is dead - and a lack of city funding ...

"Flying Tigers" exhibit dedicated at Pacific Aviation Museum - KHON2 | A Curtiss P-40 Warhawk flying tiger is now the centerpiece of the new "flying tigers" exhibit. It's one of the most popular American fighter planes of the second World War and was brought to the museum in July of last year...

ANN ARBOR: Pilot will give presentation on Willow Run World War II bomber plant - Heritage Newspapers | In a tribute to Veterans Day, Randy Hotton, director of Flight Operations at the Yankee Air Museum in Belleville, will give a presentation, "How Detroit Saved the World: World War II and the Willow Run Story," 7 pm ...

20 th ANNIVERSARY OF THE AV-8B Harrier II + GROUP OF ITALIAN NAVY carrier air - Translated | The GRUPAER (Air Group) was founded in February 1991 and began operations at the air base the U.S. Marine Corps at Cherry Point, NC (USA). In June of that year received the first two two-seat TAV-8B aircraft I-01 and I-02 and the first landing on the aircraft carrier Garibaldi ship, moored at the naval base of Norfolk (USA), August 23, 1991 is now 20 years ago...

The B25 Bomber and the Empire State Building from Fear of Landing by Sylvia | On the 28th of July in 1945 a B25 crashed into the Empire State Building. The photographs look like something out of an old King Kong movie, with flames licking up the building. But the fire was extinguished within 40 minutes, still the only fire at such a height that was ever successfully controlled...

Happy 125th birthday, Statue of Liberty! from Boing Boing by Xeni Jardin

Taking Flight with Lady Liberty by The National Air and Space Museum | What comes to mind when you think of the Statue of Liberty? America, freedom, democracy. Her image is immediately recognized around the world as an ambassador for the United States and icon of the American dream.  She has been the focal point of many a celebration over the years and in several cases, the gracious hostess (and waypoint) for aerial races and demonstrations.  In celebration of her 125th anniversary, we gathered a few images, objects, and posters that feature inspiring views of Lady Liberty in the context of flight...

ckck: Aircraft flying over The Statue of Liberty, New York... from Planeshots

Congressman Wolf Writes Young Rocketeer of Support for Commercial Crew Launches from Spaceports | Brittany Barnes of Norton, Va. communicated with Congressman Frank Wolf on the importance of human spaceflight after visit to Wallops Island launch pads.  Congressman Frank Wolf has signaled his support for the utilization of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia for commercial cargo and human crew flights to orbit to a Southwestern Virginia young woman becoming an aerospace engineer...

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Friday Is Military Day at the Miramar Air Show - Patch.com | Organizers expect more than 750000 people—many of whom are members of the military—to attend the Miramar Air Show. “We do get active duty from all over,” said Nicole Wright, the special events coordinator and air show advertising coordinator. ...

Leap Frogs Race Into Coronado Speed Festival from U.S. Navy News Headline Stories | The U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, performed during the opening ceremony of the 14th annual Coronado Speed Festival at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI) in Coronado, Sept. 24-25…

The Golden Knights take WECT skydiving - WECT-TV6 |The United States Army Parachute Team, better known as the Golden Knights, are ranked top in the world. Their job is to represent our country as they jump out of planes and perform a series of complicated formations. Both the men's and women's ...

Into the wild blue yonder - Times Record News | The Air Forceís Air Combat Command Viper East Team, an F-16 aerial demonstration team from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, will perform at Sheppard Air Force Baseís Open House and Air Show in aircraft similar to this one. contributed Photo/Mohr ...

Airshow a hit after shaking off weather - The Salinas Californian | Attendees sit in the cockpit of the C-130 "Bold Venture" Sunday at the California International Airshow Salinas. Photos by Travis Geske/The Salinas Californian : The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform Sunday. Photos by Travis Geske/The Salinas ...

Air Festival Gets Go Ahead – Heart | It has been confirmed that the Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival will be happening again in 2012, but the date will have to be changed so it doesn't clash with the London Olympics. The festival is normally held in August, but will now be taking place on ...

Saturday - Sunday, Oct 1-2, 2011 - Women Fly Weekend, Rhinebeck, NY  from FunPlacesToFly.com Aviation Events | Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome will feature "WOMEN FLY WEEKEND" on October 1 and 2 to expand awareness among girls and young women about the fun of flying for recreation and the potential for careers in aviation. There will be displays and exhibits on Saturday for girls and young women of all ages and Girls With Wings® seminars specially created for grades 1 - 8 on Sunday. Girls, parents and young women and will have opportunities to discuss aviation with women pilot role models and aviation professionals throughout the weekend. The museum and grounds open at 10 AM with air shows on both days at 2 PM biplane rides are available for 75 per person…first come - first served…

Amid chaos of Reno Air Races crash, heroes emerge  from Latest news updates from RGJ.com | On Friday, Sept. 16, Northern Nevada faced tragedy when a vintage war plane crashed in front of VIP boxes at the air races. The crash killed 11 and injured dozens…  

Leeward Memorial Services Set for September 30 in Ocala  from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | Memorial services for EAA board member Jimmy Leeward, who died September 16 in an aircraft accident at the National Championship Air Races, will be held Friday, September 30, at Ocala, Florida. Also that day, a memorial service for Leeward will be held at 11:30 a.m. CDT at the Fergus Chapel on the EAA grounds in Oshkosh. All are invited to attend…

A Dreamliner's march, fifty-one months later  from FlightBlogger - Aviation News, Commentary and Analysis by Jon Ostrower | EVERETT -- To watch the more than 500 Boeing employees who designed, built and tested the 787 walk together ahead of Airplane 24's roll to the gathered crowd of thousands for the first delivery to All Nippon Airways, I could not help but see a fitting bookend for this part of The Boeing Company's history.  On an early summer's night in Everett on exactly the same spot - with weather warmer and far dryer than today - Boeing employees who worked to assemble, and later disassemble and reassemble, Dreamliner One, walked the first 787 out of the factory… 

Dream Delivered  by Randy Tinseth | I’ve never seen so many smiling faces in the pouring rain as I did in Everett today. The weather did nothing to dampen the energy and excitement as we delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to ANA. I could actually feel the pride coming from the crowd of thousands of Boeing employees who turned the parking lot into one giant party space…

Surprise takes WWII veteran back to old heights - Press Herald | The World War II aircraft, now part of the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron, travels across the country to teach the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and to inspire young people's interest in aviation. As the P-51C circled the airport Saturday, ...

Flight in EAA's 1929 Ford Trimotor a Thrill for The Aero Experience  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | The Aero Experience flew in the EAA's 1929 Ford Trimotor during it's tour stop in St. Louis hosted by the Gateway Chapter 64.  The flight took place on Saturday morning, taking off from St. Louis Downtown Airport and touring the St. Louis skyline near the Mississippi River.  Special thanks to the EAA Trimotor team, EAA Chapter 64 and the Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum for making this flight possible…

EAA 64 and The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum Host Successful Ford Trimotor Tour Event  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | EAA Chapter 64 and the Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum hosted a successful EAA Ford Trimotor tour event this weekend at St. Louis Downtown Airport.  Local area residents flew in EAA's 1929 Ford Trimotor (serial number 69) to view the St. Louis skyline along the Mississippi River.  All enjoyed good food, music and plenty of souvenir opportunities.  The Aero Experience contributor and museum President Mark Nankivil took these ground and aerial view photos of the Trimotor during the weekend flights…

Canadian Air & Space Museum Closing Down Posted on Sep 26, 2011 - Ottawa Citizen /CNW/ – Toronto's Canadian Air & Space Museum has received notice from its landlord Parc Downsview Park that the Park will be closing the Museum to regular business. The Park, a branch of the federal government, has control over the Museum's ...

Canadian Air & Space Museum shut down  from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | The Canadian Air & Space Museum's landlord, Parc Downsview Park, has closed the museum to regular business. Continue Reading »

Plane vs. Porsche: The Race is On  - It isn't every day an automobile dealership who specializes in Porsche, Maserati and Jaguar challenges you to a race. Nor is it every day that same dealer seeks to give you the advantage: air travel. When Aristocrat Motors approached the Kansas City Aviation Department, operator of Kansas City International Airport (MCI), and proposed a race from downtown Kansas City to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, I was all ears…

Minot B-52 co-pilot continues family tradition  from Warplanes Online Community by Tynibelle | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE — When 1st Lt. Daniel Welch arrived at Minot Air Force Base in January, he became part of the same squadron his grandfather commanded in the 1970s.  That squadron is the 23rd Bomb Squadron, a unit of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB.  Welch, a B-52 co-pilot, is keeping up his family’s tradition as a B-52 Stratofortress flight officer.  Both his grandfather, retired Col. Don Sprague, of Sacramento, Calif., and his father, retired Lt. Col. Don Welch, of Las Vegas, were B-52 aviators…

'Hero of Hudson' to offer free flights to kids - San Jose Mercury News (Anda Chu/Staff) LIVERMORE -- Along with the usual array of eye-popping aerial stunts, antique aircraft displays, children's activities and other offerings, the annual open house at the Livermore Airport will feature some aviation star power this year. ...

Free Fuel for Charity Flights  from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | A newly established petition process on the White House website designed to encourage direct citizen input is enabling you to voice your opposition to GA user fees directly to the Obama Administration…

Boeing hands over first 787 to All Nippon Airways  from PhotoBlog by Rich Shulman writes - Maybe I'm a little biased because this is so close to home, but it sure is nice to see American workers manufacturing a state of the art product. Full story.

3rd annual Waterloo Air Show review by AirShowsReview.com

Location: Waterloo International Airport, Ontario, Canada
Admission: $20 adults, $10 children over 6 at the gate. Online pricing discounted. VIP package $150.00/per day with food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Parking: Free on the airport and nearby grounds with free shuttle buses.
Value: Very Good

This was the 3rd annual Waterloo air show, held at the Region of Waterloo International Airport. For a regional air show it is a very good value and highly recommended. The Waterloo air show is a family oriented, two day event that entertains, educates and inspires anyone who enjoys the thrill of flight. Besides the air display from 1 pm to 4 pm, there were activities for kids in the amusement area, static display of aircraft, lots of food vendors and even a beer garden. Last year there was a public access to the hot ramp in the mornings to see and to take photos of the performing aircraft, however for this year this was NOT the case. Some of the attendees found this a bit disappointing. Even the media only had access to the hot ramp on the designated media day, prior to the actual air show days. Limited parking was available on the airport grounds, but the spectators were encouraged to park nearby using the free shuttle bus service provided. Walking shoes were in order, as there was a lot of walking involved to the flight line that was spread out quite far.

The headliners for this year, apart from the Snowbirds, included the USAF F-16 Viper East Demo Team, led by Maj. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan, one of the friendliest pilots one could ever meet! The CF-18 Demo Team was present too, with two jets, which was good thing, as on Saturday the back-up aircraft was used to perform. Unfortunately the back-up CF-18 has the standard air force camouflage, and not the interesting and very colourful paint scheme of the original demo aircraft. The Canadian Heritage Flight consisted of the CF-18 with the F-86 Sabre “Hawk One” and with the WWII warbird the P-40 Kittyhawk, piloted by Paul Kissmann from Vintage Wings of Canada. And lets not forget the Canadian Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team -- celebrating the team's 40th anniversary. The Harvard Aircraft Association based out of Tillsonburg, Kent Pietsch with his Jelly Belly Interstate Cadet aircraft that lands on the top of a truck, Mike Wiskus, a T-33 painted with a shark jaw motif and known as the "Mako Shark" and Wayne Hadath were the additional performers. The static was a bit larger than last year and included among them a C-130 Hercules, a CT-156 Harvard II, and a CT-142 Dash-8.

In conclusion it was a well organized show. We would highly recommend for any one who enjoys watching aircraft perform. We rate it at 8.5 out of 10 with potential for a higher rating if the event brings in more aircraft to perform and for display. Would like to thank Diana Spremo of Spremo Communications and Capt. Indira Thackorie, PA of the SkyHawks for their generous help.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Scott AFB 2010 Air Show Review

Reviewed by Laszlo Nyary for http://www.airshowsreview.com/

Scott AFB, Illinois sept 11-12, 2010
Location: Scott Air Force Base, located by Shiloh, approx. 19 miles east of St. Louis.
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
Value: Excellent

The Scott AFB Air Show, located just east of St. Louis, in Illinois, for 2010 featured the Blue Angels as the main event for the air show. This was our second much anticipated visit to Scott AFB and we hoped that this year the weather would cooperate, giving all the spectators a chance to be dazzled by all the performers.

We arrived on Friday, usually the media and practice day for the performers. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and it was a washout, and due to the rain and inclement weather, some of the aircraft flew in late or decided to wait until Saturday morning, when the weather was anticipated to improve.

Due to the 9/11 Anniversary there was heightened security on the AFB on Saturday. The gates opened on time at 9:00 a.m., although the forecast called for 80% chance of rain, it never materialized. The start of the air show was delayed due to low ceiling by about 30 minutes. It started with the 9/11 remembrance, led by Col. Michael Hornitschek, Commander of the 375th Airlift Wing at Scott AFB. The sun broke through the dark clouds in the early afternoon, which helped a great deal, to make the air show a memorable one for everyone, especially for the A-10 West Demo Team. After their Heritage Flight, as the A-10 landed, it blew the tires on the main landing gear. Luckily, only the main landing wheels and the tires required replacement. However, the A-10 required a tow from the runway, which interferred with the performance of the Blue Angels, as they had to use a different runway away from the spectators. There were no readily available replacement wheels or tires at the base and they had to be flown in for the A-10. Thus, Saturday ended with a bit of drama, but the main thing, no one got hurt. The highlite of the day for many was the B-2 fly-by. The B-2 made several relatively low passes which thrilled everyone!

Sunday, as far as the weather, it was perfect for the air show. However, bad luck continued for the A-10 West Demo Team. The replacement wheels and tires would only arrive at 2 p.m., and as the spare A-10 was prepared for the air show, due to an extreme family medical emergency the pilot who flew the plane to the show, had to fly it back to Davis-Monthan AFB, in Tucson, Arizona. Thus, not even the spare A-10 was available for the show. Therefore, only two aircraft performed the Heritage Flight: the F-16 of the Viper East Demo Team, and the F-4 Phantom. The Viper East Demo, piloted by Capt. Ryan "Rider" Corrigan performed splendidly as he demonstrated just how tight the F-16 can turn and how fast it can climb. The Tora Tora Tora, performed their routines and it was fun to watch them fly through the black smoke of simulated bombing runs. The show ended with the Blue Angels who were able to take off in front of the cheering crowds this time.

Over all, for the 150,000 spectators over the weekend, the air show was a great success. There were a few glitches for some of the performers and on Saturday there were some 'lines' at some of the sanitation facilities, but this was corrected for Sunday. There were plenty of trash bins and they were well dispersed. There were sufficient food and refreshment vendors, but they were a bit on the expensive side. The static display was a bit smaller than last year but still it had a good variety of aircraft; FedEx Airbus 300, C-5 Galaxy, F/A-18 painted in the aggressor colours, several other cargo, transport and training aircraft from the past and present.

The layout of the show provided a good vantage point to the flight line, and with the sun behind the spectators most of the day, excellent photographic opportunities, as long as the spectators had good telephoto lens, 400mm and upward for the fly-bys. A wide angle lens was mandatory for the larger jets at the static display.

This may be the last annual air show at Scott AFB, due to the economic climate of recent, it may change to a bi-annual event. Let us hope that will not be the case! Going to Scott AFB, for the general public, especially for families, it is an excellent value and a great, safe place to visit and have fun.

For us going to Scott AFB, it is like visiting our best friends or close family! We noticed and complemented, the friendliness of the Scott AFB personnel last year, and while some of the staff from last year changed, the friendliness and hospitality remained unchanged. In fact, we found the Public Affairs led by Karen Petitt, the Chief of the 375th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, and her team members such as Lt. Dan Riley, and TSgt. Jerome Baysmoreher, outstanding, and simply the BEST! We also had the opportunity to meet Lt. Col. Michael Kayser, the Air Show Director, and Col. Michael Hornitschek, the 375th Airlift Wing Commander, with whom we had a chance to discuss the air show and air shows in general. We wish to thank all of them for making the weekend such a positive and memorable event!

We stated so many times in our reviews, it is not just the performers who make an air show great, it is the people behind the organization and their staff; how they interact with the visitors and make them feel welcome and listen to their needs. Many air shows miss this point entirely. In our opinion, Scott AFB air show, is one that we would highly recommend for people who are interested in visiting a great air show, not just from Illinois or Missouri, but from all the US States, Canada, and world wide.

Some of the Teams and warbirds participating were:
B-2 fly-by
Blue Angels
Tora, Tora, Tora
The US ARMY Golden Knights Parachute Team
A-10 West Demo Team
F-16 East Coast Demo Team
C-17 Globemaster III
F-4 Phantom
Mig-17
B-25
Jason Newburg -Viper Airshows
and several others.

Rating: 9.9 out of 10

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Legend stunt pilot enjoys rarefied air in Boston - Boston Herald | "Remember, air show flying is about - it's the Indianapolis 500, it's "Top Gun", it's 4th of July all rolled into one," pilot Sean D. Tucker said. ...

 
National Guard Open House and Air Show set for this weekend - Turn to 10.com | The US Air Force Thunderbirds are the headline performers for this year's Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show. (more) By Mario Hilario The ...

 
Thunderbirds to headline 20th annual air show - Turn to 10.com | The 20th annual Rhode Island National Guard Open House and Air Show will be held this weekend at Quonset State Airport. ...

 
Air Show drops in this weekend - Sauk Prairie Eagle | The Screamin' Rebel Air Show Team will simulate classic formations in vintage planes from World War II. And pilot Darrel Massman will perform torque rolls, ...

 
Air show to honor aviation veterans - Ada Evening News | Julie Clark's air show routine takes the Chevron Mentor T-34, her restored "Free Spirit," to the limits of its operating capacity. Event sponsors unique and ...

 
Air Show Preview Party Tickets on Sale-allvoices| By LouiseRoys The 11th Annual South Shore Air Show, now features a Friday evening performance and a fireworks finale on the beaches of Marquette Park. ...

 
2010 Show Adds to Line-Up: US Air Force F-16 Viper East Coast Demo Team from Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Blog by alliance@hillwood.com |The US Air Force F-16 Viper East Coast Demo Team will return to DFW skies at the 2010 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show. More...

 
Female fliers use Fort Myers' Page Field as race launching point - The News-Press ... excitement and happiness" when she and Seattle resident Erin Recke won last summer's female Air Race Classic after four intense days of piloting. ...

 
Female pilots test wings, mettle - USA Today | Pilots pay a fee to enter the Air Race Classic and have four days — flying only in daylight and in clear weather — to reach Frederick. ...

 
Local pilot prepared for air race - Iowa City Press Citizen | It was three years ago sitting on the runway for her first Air Race Classic three in Bozeman, Mont., that Gardinier had received the all-clear for takeoff ...

 
Barnstormers Tour's first stop draws crowds from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Diavolo and Wrong-way pre-flighting before the crowds pile in at the first stop of the American Barnstormers Tour. Sarah Wilson, who is participating in the American Barnstormers Tour, files this report from Mason City Airport, Iowa: The first day we open a tour is always interesting; so many factors play into whether we draw a crowd or not. We like to start on a midweek day so as to ease our crew of 51 barnstormers into how this all is going to operate and work the bugs out before we get busy. Thursday's opening at Mason City was as expeccted, slow enough for a relaxed set up, but the winds gusting up to mid 30s caused a cancellation of the parade of flight and a challege to all the biplane ride pilots. Read more...

 

United States - Washington - Olympic Air Show 2010 - Olympia - 06/19/10 from FenceCheck Forums ...and a few more from the show

 
Flying car gets weight increase from General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Terrafugia, Inc., developer of the Transition Roadable Aircraft, or "Flying Car," has received an exemption from the FAA to allow the Transition a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 1,430 pounds. This additional weight accommodates the structure and equipment necessary for compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), which are not found in other Light Sport Aircraft, company officials said, noting items such as airbags, an energy absorbing crumple zone, and a protective safety cage will increase safety both on the road and in the air. Read more...

 
Marking the 75th anniversary of the B-17 | General Aviation News by Janice Wood | Only about a dozen of the iconic aircraft remain airworthy, including EAA's "Aluminum Overcast" that brings aviation history to the public through national tours. Already confirmed to join it at AirVenture for the week-long "Salute to ...

 
Wings of Freedom land in Pierce County - TheNewsTribune.com | For the next three days, you can see and learn about planes including the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-24 Liberator and the P-51C Mustang, also known fondly ...

 
World War II bomber heading to Minnesota forced to take a detour in Muscatine - Muscatine Journal | Beth Van Zandt "Miss Mitchell," a WWII B-25 bomber, sits at the Muscatine Municipal Airport after an unscheduled stop Sunday evening. ...

 
Bigger eyes for Big Brother? from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | Back in June 2008 I wrote about imaging radar, and asked whether it was about to 'come of age' as a serious tool for all sorts of applications. Two years on, the answer seems to be a resounding 'Yes!'. It was announced today that developers have handed over the first Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP) radar sensor for integration on the Northrop-Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 40 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This sensor will be used by NATO for its Alliance Ground Surveillance program…

 
Video: Everyone Loves The Goodyear Blimp! by Martt | I'm a really big fan of the Goodyear Blimp, so I'm pretty happy that the EAA has announced that one of them will be at Oshkosh 2010.  There's something very good and peaceful that happens when a blimp is in the air around Oshkosh... I can hardly wait!  This video from AeroChannel.com does a great job of showing why the blimp is so easy to love.

US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Added to Show Lineup

Dayton, Ohio – Vectren Dayton Air Show officials announced today that an F-16 Fighting Falcon will perform at the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger, which will be held on July 17th and 18th at the Dayton International Airport. The Air Force confirmed that the Viper East F-16 Demo Team from Shaw AFB, South Carolina will appear at this year’s Air Show in Dayton.

The highly maneuverable F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. While sleek in size, the F-16 is no lightweight in strength. Being fully loaded with fuel, the Fighting Falcon can withstand 9 G’s (9 times the force of gravity), which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft. Hosted by Goodrich’s Wheels and Brake plant in Troy, Ohio, the F-16 Demonstration in Dayton will be flown by Captain Ryan “Rider” Corrigan, of the Viper East Team. Since September 11, 2001, the F-16 has been a major component of the combat forces committed to the Global War on Terrorism flying thousands of sorties in support operations Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraqi Freedom.

“The F-16 executes an incredible demonstration and we’re thrilled to have it return to the Vectren Dayton Air Show, said Michael Emoff, Chairman of the USATS Board of Trustees, producers of the event. “It’s just one more reason to attend a phenomenal show, and we still have more acts yet to be confirmed,” Emoff added.

Headlining this year’s show are the US Navy Blue Angels who will appear with aerobatic legends Sean D. Tucker and AeroShell Aerobatic Team along with newcomers Pirated Skies Wing-walking, Greg Poe, Team Fastrax skydiving and School Time Jet-Powered School Bus. As mentioned earlier, the Air Show expects to announce more attractions in the coming weeks.

Tickets are going fast in the Blue Sky Chalets and Pavilion. These reserved areas along with the bargain Family Four Pack are sure to be sell outs this year. Check out all the terrific ticket options on the show’s web site, www.daytonairshow.com. Beginning June 7th, deep discount advance tickets will also be conveniently available exclusively at Kroger stores in the Dayton-Cincinnati region.

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Demo teams receive 2010 certification from Air Combat Command
Aerial demonstration pilots received certification Feb. 4, from Gen. William Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, and their performances are now ready for the 2010 air show season.
"Certification is a chance for us to fly the show profile in front of General Fraser," said Maj. Mike Maeder, the newest pilot in the Strike Eagle Demo Team. "He will sign off on us being ready to fly the air show season."
The F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Viper East teams put a lot of preparation into the performance in an effort to provide the best possible routine throughout the year. ...

The 15th Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival/Air Show on Thursday ... by Jules
It's two days to go before the 15th Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival/Air Show in Clark, Pampanga! I'm very excited because this is the first where I'll get to capture images using my new Nikon D3000 SLR camera I bought two months ...

Must-see for air racing fans from General Aviation News
1949 LOGOGAN columnist Ben Visser, who is our fuels and lubrications expert, usually sends us information about his area of expertise. But once in a while he sends along very interesting tidbits, such as his latest e-mail with a link to the Society of Air Racing Historians website, which includes in-depth coverage of the races between 1929 and 1949, complete with many must-see photos. Check it out here.

Airport hosts restored WW2 craft - Neosho Daily News
The plane and the Devil Dog Squadron is part of the Commemorative Air Force. "The fun part is we're the largest flying museum in the United States," Jenkins ...

Aviation Film Festival postponed by Hall of Fame - Press Release
Group works with new partner on fall date for Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation
(Feb. 9, 2010 – Dayton, Ohio) The National Aviation Hall of Fame will not hold the 2010 Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation during its originally scheduled Feb. 26-28 dates, but officials are working out details of a partnership with a local arts group to produce the event this fall.
"With the loss of a major sponsor and the reorganization of the Hall of Fame operations in 2009, we simply could not make the February date," said Alan Hoeweler, chairman of the Hall of Fame's board of trustees. "But Southwest Ohio has a vibrant creative community, and we believe that working with one of these organizations and signing on some new sponsors will help make a great event even better."
The board is in discussions with a Dayton-based nonprofit group that expressed its interest in producing the festival while keeping the Hall as the beneficiary. Board members declined to identify the organization until further details of funding and operation of the festival are settled.
In November, the Hall of Fame underwent a reorganization that included staff reductions and other cost-cutting measures. Kaplan, the Hall of Fame's former executive director, was hired in January to act as a consultant to help the board coordinate the organization's 2010 enshrinement weekend activities, set for July 16-17.
While Kaplan will focus his attention on the enshrinement, he said the Reel Stuff Film Festival is another event that can help showcase not only the area's unparalleled aviation heritage, but the arts and business communities of the greater Dayton area.
Kaplan, the founding director of the Reel Stuff festival, added that he hopes the film festival can make a 2010 date, noting that the Hall again had a robust lineup of presenters eager to screen their feature films and documentaries this year.
"This event has been second only to our annual enshrinement ceremonies in nationally spotlighting the Hall of Fame," Kaplan said. "For anyone with a passion for flight and the filmmaking process, Reel Stuff makes the 'Birthplace of Aviation' the place to be."
Past attendees of the Reel Stuff Film Festival include Academy Award-winning actor, pilot and enshrinee Cliff Robertson; aerial photographer Clay Lacy (who is set to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in July); Catherine Wyler, producer of "Memphis Belle" in 1990 and daughter of William Wyler, director of the 1944 documentary, "The Memphis Belle: The Story of a B-17." The 2009 festival also included the North American premiere of "Der Rote Baron," (The Red Baron), a German production of the life of Baron von Richthofen that has its national release next month.
"In just two years, this festival has become the top aviation film festival in the country," Hoeweler said. "We've set a high standard, and have every intention of raising that bar even higher. The postponement will be worth the wait and a "win-win" for the Hall of Fame, the Festival and the region."

Supporters trying to keep aviation film festival on this year from www.daytondailynews.com
The Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation, which had been at risk of not happening this year for lack of corporate funding support, may yet take place this fall if the National Aviation Hall of Fame can work out a partnership with a local arts organization and find local funding support, a primary organizer of the prior festivals said Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Ron Kaplan, the aviation hall's former executive director now serving the nonprofit organization as a consultant, said he could not identify the arts organization or potential funding sources until agreements can be worked out, perhaps within the next few weeks. The aviation hall laid off Kaplan in November because of a tight budget, but brought him back in January as a consultant, primarily to organize the hall's annual July emshrinement of pioneering aviation figures.
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