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California Capital Airshow Takes Off This Weekend - KCRA Sacramento | Mather Airport will be especially busy this weekend with 150 planes from all over the world gracing Sacramento skies for the sixth annual California Capital Airshow. With expected crowds upwards of 150000, this will no doubt be the biggest CCA to date. ...

Airshow Features P-51C Mustang, Wing Walkers - Patch.com | The "Wings Over Waukegan" Airshow features military planes, wing walkers, warbird planes, a classic car show and a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen. By Marcia Sagendorph See planes flying in tight formation like these during the Wings Over Waukegan ...

Tuskegee Airmen still flying in 'Rise Above' - Chicago Sun-Times | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media The CAF Red Tail exhibit will make its next appearance at the Waukegan Air Show from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday at Waukegan Regional Airport. For more information, visit www.REDTAIL.org. NORTH CHICAGO — A new show in town is ...

Annual air show expected to attract 200000 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette | Chuck Sargent, director of the air show, said he expects at least 200000 people for this year's show, which will be headlined by Heavy Metal Jet Team, a civilian flight demonstration group that puts on a show similar to the Thunderbirds or the Navy ...

NewCa.com: A-10 Thunderbolt II at the Canadian International Airshow 2011- newcacom | The A-10 West Demonstration Team is a select group of professionals dedicated to showing the extreme capabilities of the A-10 aircraft through exceptional aerial maneuvers. Our mission is to demonstrate the capabilities of the A-10 Thunderbolt II and ...

The 'Flying Babe;' Stunt pilot appearing at Airport Day talks to kids at Fort ... - Fort Scott Tribune | Kelly Pietrowicz, an aerobatic pilot from Oklahoma, speaks to Fort Scott Middle School students during an assembly Thursday at the school. Pietrowicz will be one of the performers during Airport Day on Saturday at the Fort Scott ...

Red checkers kicks off its display season with RWC teasers - Scoop.co.nz | At the end of the festival on Saturday 10 September, the Red Checkers RNZAF flying team will thrill crowds with their brilliant aerobatic display at the Bulls Domain. The Red Checkers are well known in New Zealand and overseas for their professional ...

Update from the Silver Fern Air Race: 9 September 2011 - Scoop.co.nz | Entries are now open at www.silverfernairrace.com Evoking the spirit of New Zealand aviation and saluting famous Kiwi pioneers such as Jean Batten and Richard Pearce, the Silver Fern Air Race is an extraordinary race set to depart from Hong Kong, ...

38th Annual International Sea Plane Fly-in Underway in Greenville – WABI | Greenville - Greenville will be bustling with people this weekend, all here for the 38th annual International Sea Plane Fly-in. "I've already talked to folks who are in from the ...

"Where was I when the Rockets came to life…"* (Become a Pilot Day 2011)  by Joe Sterne | Around the time that Jules and I attended the Air Show at Andrews AFB, I saw a tweet to enter a contest sponsored by the Smithsonian to be a VIP attendee for a “Pilot Day” in late June. I entered all my information in the form and submitted my entry not thinking much of it. A couple weeks later, an email landed in my inbox and much to my surprise, I was chosen! I was one of 25 people selected to experience the event and add some social media flair to it…

Electric helicopter flight achieved - September 8, 2011 by Alton K. Marsh, Senior Editor, AOPA Pilot | There was little said about it, but a French company achieved the first manned electric helicopter flight back on August 12. The flight lasted a little more than two minutes and achieved a height of three feet. The battery technology just isn’t there yet to make electric helicopter flight practical. The specially designed one-seat, twin-rotor helicopter used dangerous Lithium ion polymer pouch cells that would have erupted in flames had the helicopter crashed. It was designed, built, and flown by French enginer Pascal Cretien, who was sponsored by a French company, Solution F. Sikorsky Innovations plans to fly its electric Firefly helicopter soon, and then put it on the shelf to wait for battery technology to improve…

Sukhoi Su-30MKI  from I n f o r m a t i o n 2 S h a r e by pawangkul | The Sukhoi Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a multirole aircraft jointly developed by Russia’s Sukhoi and India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range Multirole fighter…

Swamp-bound, tornado-battered B-29 gleams like new - AOPA Pilot | Attendees at AOPA Aviation Summit in Hartford, Conn., can enjoy dinner and entertainment as they experience the area's aviation history at the New England Air Museum during the show's closing party from 5 to 8 pm Saturday, Sept. 24. ...

Grumman F7F Tigercat from Travel for Aircraft | WW II ended to early for the Tigercat to prove its worth as a combat design this was a fighter designed for the upcoming large Midway class aircraft carriers. Two 2100 hp (1566kW), a fuselage only just wide enough to carry a flight crew of two in tandem cockpits made for speed — 450 mph (720kph) at 21,000 feet (~6300m) though it could fly twice as high. The F7F had teeth, as well, with 4 x 0.50 caliber machine guns with 4 x 20mm cannon. The machine guns are at the pilot’s feet and a pair of cannon on either shoulder — combined with 4200 hp the pilot’s seat much have felt powerful beyond belief…

Reliving history - Tbo.com | That same year, whether by accident or design, the government had got the ball rolling on acquiring a huge swath of Florida swampland to train B-26 and B-17 fighter pilots year-round, away from the snow and cold. In January 1942, the US Army Air Corps ...

EAA sets Young Eagles day - Morris Daily Herald | 24, as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 95 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Morris Muncipal Airport. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program was launched in 1992, ...

Today in Aviation History – September 9  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

LARGEST COLLECTION OF NAVAL AIRCRAFT SPANNING ALL ERAS MARKS CENTENNIAL AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2011 #OSH11

Unique flying warbirds, special programs will honor legacy of naval aviation all week

      EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (May 19, 2011) — Celebrating 100 years in one week, the largest collection of naval aircraft spanning all eras ever assembled in one location is coming together for EAA AirVenture 2011 during its week-long Centennial of Naval Aviation commemoration.

      The 59th annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration,” scheduled for July 25-31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, will feature special attractions, appearances, and forums as part of its Tier 1 event status from the U.S. Navy for the year-long centennial festivities.

      From unique restorations and replicas to today’s modern fighters, the legacy of naval aviation will be on display and in action all week at AirVenture 2011. Flying examples will be featured on ConocoPhillips Plaza, as well as a special parking area dubbed “NAS Oshkosh” located just east of Scotts Warbird Alley.

      Among the dozens of unique aircraft anticipated are several World War II and Korean War-era naval warbirds, including the only flying SB2C Helldiver Navy dive bomber in the world, one of two airworthy PV-2 Harpoons, OY1/L-5B USMC Observation aircraft that saw combat during the Battle of Iwo Jima, a rare Temco Pinto jet trainer, TBM Navy torpedo bomber featuring the paint scheme of the aircraft flown by President George H.W. Bush, an award-winning SNJ Navy trainer, F8F Bearcat in a Blue Angels paint scheme, Grumman J2F Duck Navy amphibian, F4U Corsairs, FM2 Wildcat, and F7F Tigercat. 

      Vietnam War-era will be represented by a Douglas R4D, Douglas AD Skyraider, Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, and North American T-2 Buckeye, with more to be added. Bookending the centennial attractions are a replica of the Curtiss-Ely Pusher that made the first carrier landing on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania in 1911 and more than 25 current naval aircraft repainted in colors from previous eras.

      A listing of aircraft confirmed is available at www.airventure.org/attractions/aircraft.html, with more to be added in the upcoming weeks.

      “There is no other place where you can see a gathering of aircraft of this magnitude representing all eras of naval aviation over the past 100 years,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman. “This epic event will not only honor the heritage of these legendary warbirds, as well as the brave men and women who served and sacrificed in them. You’ll hear their stories and see their beloved aircraft come to life.”

      Several forums and special programs, including the always popular Warbirds in Review, highlight activities each day, along with afternoon air show showcases, and a naval-focused Living History Encampment featuring wartime reenactors. To mark its 25th anniversary, the naval aviation classic film “Top Gun” is scheduled to be shown at the EAA Fly-In Theater. The Fly-In Theater is presented by Ford Motor Company and supported by Hamilton Watches.

      On Wednesday, July 27, a themed “Navy Day” will feature a full day of activities surrounding the centennial, including dedicated forums on ConocoPhillips Plaza and Warbirds in Review, a special tribute during the afternoon air show, an “Honor Flight” featuring approximately 80 World War II naval veterans departing AirVenture for Washington, D.C., on a Southwest Airlines 737, and a special evening program featuring very notable naval aviation figures and guests at Theater in the Woods, whose programs are supported by M&Ms.

      More details surrounding “Navy Day” on Wednesday, July 27, will be announced next week.

      Additionally, Navy veterans will lead the “Salute to Veterans” parade from Scotts Warbird Alley to ConocoPhillips Plaza on Friday, July 29, as part of that day’s salute activities.

      AirVenture 2011 is filled with must-see features and attractions all week, including tribute days dedicated to aviation legends Burt Rutan (Thursday, July 28) and Bob Hoover (Tuesday, July 26) as well as several attractions and events commemorating the 100th anniversary of air mail service.

      Entertainment lasts well into the evening each day, including a couple premier concerts that all ages will enjoy. REO Speedwagon will get AirVenture 2011 off to a rocking start with the Opening Day Concert presented by the Ford Motor Company on Monday, July 25. Highlighting the weekend is “Super Saturday” presented by Southwest Airlines on Saturday, July 30, which will feature country star Aaron Tippin in concert leading into the widely popular Night Air Show and Daher-Socata Fireworks.

      Advance purchase admission tickets at a discounted rate as well as camping for all dates are now available at www.airventure.org/tickets. 

      EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping 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. Immediate news is available at www.twitter.com/EAAupdate.

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The Perfect First Flight - Discover Moose Jaw | The Snowbirds will be providing fly-overs for both events. It will be Regina native and new Snowbird pilot Captain Denis Bandet first flight with the team. ...

Now for something slightly older - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion from http://www.aafo.com/ Some misc. photos taken by my father at an earlier version of Reno. For those who know, a couple of these did not race. The biplane flying shot is labled "An Englishman doing crazy flying" Seems like a 1942 Interstate Cadet is carrying on a very old tradition! Some things have not changed in 70 years!...

Survey: Why Aren't More Women In Aviation? from AVwebFlash Current Issue | A two-year study has identified barriers that stop women from learning to fly and produced suggestions to increase the number of female pilots. The study was performed by Penny Hamilton, Ph.D., and included 296 surveys or personal interviews, women pilots and student pilots, females who did not complete their flight training, and instructors of both genders. Dr. Hamilton used her research to produce a list of the top 10 barriers that stop women from flying and the top 10 ways to increase female success in general aviation. Topping the list of deterrents was one that anecdotally appears universal -- a lack of money for flight training. Dr. Hamilton addressed gender specific recommendations to counter "instructor-student communication incompatibility (Mars vs. Venus)," a lack of readily available female mentors, certain perceived gaps in experience and skill sets and more…

Ashley Balinski - Appleton Post Crescent | Her volunteer activities include working during the EAA AirVenture in the KidVenture tent, participating in Student Council, and working as a volunteer at ...

Mosquito Restoration on Track for Spring Flight. from Planenews Aviation News Portal by gil | The restoration of a flyable de Havilland Mosquito is on track for completion in spring 2011. With remains rescued from a Canadian farm, the aircraft is undergoing an extensive rebuild in New Zealand and would be the only flying copy of this WW II fighter-bomber in the world. The Mosquito is mostly a wooden aircraft, which gives it a great speed advantage over its competitors and adversaries. Rebuilding a wooden warbird, however, is not a speedy process since much of the original aircraft had to be thrown away and built from scratch, including the tools and equipment required for the restoration…

Bellingham's Heritage Flight Museum takes to the sky to bring life to history - TheNewsTribune.com | His favorite piece of aviation history is the Grasshopper, he said. "There's only two of them left in the world in the original condition," Paden said. ...

A Tiger from Down Under! by shortfinals | The DH82A seen here, at the Great Vintage Flying Weekend, Keevil, is that rare survivor, an Australian Tiger Moth. It became obvious to the Royal Air Force, as soon as the Second World War broke out, that the supply of Tiger Moths from UK sources (including Morris Motors of Cowley) would be insufficient…

Evergreen Supertanker Demonstration   from TAKEOFF TUBE by (USA_Spotter) The Evergreen Supertanker showed impressive results during the U.S. Forest Service administered grid tests earlier this year. From high, medium and low coverage levels, the Supertanker showed it provides quality, consistent retardant line construction…

Majestic Rotors from PPRuNe Forums by Earl of Rochester | An opportunity for Rotorheads to showcase the best you have, or have seen, of rotary wing images. Dedicated to aviation photographers the world over who provide us with a window into the world we love but who's efforts often go unmentioned. Earl

November 25    November 26   November 27   from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite

U2 - on the road from Aviation News - Airplane-Pictures.net | The band U2 have been using Airbus A319 as a tour bus during their U2 360° Tour of New Zealand and Australia…

Alliance Air Show « FionaLorne Photography by fionalornephotography

Hustler in Colour from Military Photos by Duggy - Enjoy:

Sukhoi from Defence Aviation by Madhu Mailankody | Sukhoi , the major Russian Aircraft manufacturer known for its combat aircrafts was founded by Pavel Sukhoi in 1939 and it was called, The Sukhoi Design Bureau. Presently  it is known as Sukhoi Corporation and its company headquarters is located in Moscow , Russia. The Sukhoi Corporation has a strong market hold in defense and aerospace industry in Russia. Over 29,000 people are employed by them and about half of Russia's current tactical air power is due to contributions of Sukhoi…

Grumman's Biggest Cat in World War II from Aviation Trivia of the Day by JP Santiago | In early 1941 the United States Navy issued a requirement to Grumman for development of a large twin-engined fighter powered by twin Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engines of 2,100 horsepower each. The Double Wasp was used on the Navy's other two fighters under development at the time, the Grumman F6F Hellcat and the Vought F4U Corsair- two such engines offered a tremendous leap in performance for what the Navy designated the F7F…

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Reno Update - 9/19/2010

Below is the LiveAirShowTV segment for Saturday's wrap-up.  Lots of great things taking place yesterday - and we know there will be some great segments coming up from our friends at LASTV.  Galloping Ghost will be in the Gold race today.  Top four contenders are:  Strega, Voodoo, Rare Bear and the Galloping Ghost.  It's going to be a great day!



   
Air Races Fly Into Championships - KTVN
The pilots took to the sky Saturday for one of the biggest days of the Reno Air Races. The pilots fly their aircraft at 500 miles per hour, ...

See & Hear: Daily racing podcast - Reno Air Racing Association
A tour of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational and a full recap of day two of racing and aerobatic performances at the National Championship Air Races & Air Show.

Rare Bear being towed out for Saturday's race

'Contact' sport: Reno Air Races crank up - CNN
The National Championship Air Races and Air Show began their 47th year of competition and performance this week in Reno, Nevada.
"To us, it's like an adult Christmas and we love every minute of the air races," said Catherine Stowell from Phoenix, Arizona.

Photo: Biplanes race through the sky this morning at Reno Air Races from RGJ.com  

Reno Air Races offer chance to explore military craft - Reno Gazette Journal
The main attractions at the Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show may take place in the sky, ...

Here Kitty Kitty - photo by Anthony Taylor

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Blue Angels dazzle crowd at Beaufort Air Show - WTOC, GA
The Blue Angels, the Navy's elite demonstration team, were back at the Beaufort Air Show, and once again they dazzled the crowd. It's been two years since they've performed in the Low Country, ...

Thousands turn out for Cherry Point Air Show - WNCT, NC
They checked out this weekend's Cherry Point Air Show. Saturday was Armed Forces Day proved to be the perfect time for the military to show off its muscle. Thousands came to see the power and excitement of all kinds of military aircraft, including the ...

Fort Drum ties air show to troops' homecoming - WatertownDailyTimes.com, NY
By SARAH M. RIVETTE The post will host its second air show that weekend, and while the lineup is largely the same as last time, a special treat this year will be the addition of an official welcome home ceremony for 1000 soldiers with the 10th Mountain ...

Air Show Takes Off After Early Delays - Washington Post, United States
The Annual Joint Service Open House Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Md. included aircrafts ranging from a P-51 Mustang from World War II to an F-16 Falcon and an F-22 Raptor. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or ...

Warbirds wow crowd at annual Chino air show - Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, CA
CHINO - The sky became the venue for a grand spectacle as dozens of historic and modern aircraft roared through the atmosphere Saturday to the delight of aviation fans at Chino Airport. The annual County of San Bernardino Air Show, which began Saturday ...

WILDCATS, BEARCATS AND TIGERCATS, OH MY! – AirShowBuzz.com
For many warbird fans, the Planes of Fame air show is like being in the land of OZ with an unbelievable warbird collection that brings the black and white history of aviation to vivid life. It's truly a remarkable event and The Horsemen, flying Bearcats, are honored to be there.The Latest From The Team Show Reviews

Man's fast-paced life concludes with a roar - Alton Telegraph, IL
He served in the US Air Force from 1955 to 1958 and was a member of the Armed Forces Museum of Alton, Commemorative Air Force the Missouri and Arizona wing, VFW, IMOA, Lincoln Continental Owner's Club and Alton Eagles. He also was a regular driver for ...

Teens get to fly where eagles dare - Connecticut Post, CT
Sure, you can fly in a commercial airliner as an infant, but to actually take the yoke in your hands and fly an airplane all by yourself, the FAA says you have to be 17. Two area teens are doing just that at Sikorsky Memorial Airport. ...

Madison West students win national rocket competition - Wisconsin State Journal, WI
The Team America Rocketry Challenge is sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association and the National Association of Rocketry and is designed to encourage students to consider careers in the aerospace industry.

Nominations Sought for IAC Non-Flying Awards - Is there somebody in your Chapter who is the "go to" person when something needs to be done? Do you know a judge who is the first person you call and ask to serve as a Chief Judge before you make any other Contest plans? When you make a mistake in one of your flights and hope you don't get caught, is there one judge who you KNOW would have caught it if he/she had been on the line? Is there a person in your club who promotes our sport and mentors new members better than anyone else you've seen? (read more)

Hello Plane Folks, This week I bring you an essay on the Naval Aircraft Factory N3N. Enjoy-- http://maxair2air.com Max

United States - California - Planes of Fame Airshow 2009 - Chino - 05/16/09 from FenceCheck Forums

United States - California - Planes of Fame Airshow 2009 - Chino - 05/16/09 from FenceCheck Forums

Eurofighter Typhoon from FenceCheck Forums

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Snowbirds Over Anderson II growing larger - Anderson Independent Mail, SC - Rick Spruill
The Falcons, examples of a type of tactical fighter jet widely used by air forces around the world, will make several high-speed passes in a seven-minute demonstration during the airshow, event organizer Hugh Oldham said. A demonstration by two A-10 ...

Airsho set for May 9 event - Corsicana Daily Sun, TX - Deanna Brown
By Deanna Brown Make plans now to take mom and the family and attend the 11th annual Corsicana Airsho Saturday at Corsicana Municipal Airport. The event, hosted by the Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), will open the gates at 8:30 am ...

Estimated 90000 attend opening day of Robins air show - Macon Telegraph, GA - Ashley Tusan Joyner
Allen said he relives a childhood fantasy at the air show. “When I was much younger, I always thought I would do that ... pilot one of those things,” he said, pointing to a F-16 overhead. “But I have an ear problem. So, now I bring my boy. ...

Hundreds turn out for Big Country AirFest despite weather - Abilene Reporter-News, TX - Charles G. Anderson Sr., Charles G. Anderson Sr.
By Charles G. Anderson Sr. Special to the Reporter-News Debby Rihn-Harvey was polishing her CAP-232 single-engine plane Saturday at the Dyess Big Country AirFest. She looked occasionally toward the open hangar doors as a steady mist fell from the low ...

Central Texas Airshow takes flight - Temple Daily Telegram, TX - Tanya Cooper
by Tanya Cooper COPS Writer The 2009 Aeroshell Aerobatic Team streaks across the sky in its North American AT-6 Texans during the 2009 Central Texas Airshow saturday afternoon. (Matt Walters/Special to the Telegram) Temple enjoyed great weather for ...

Red Bull Air Race San Diego Introduction - Bleacher Report, CA - Sheiban Shakeri
by Sheiban Shakeri (Columnist) The Red Bull Air Race returns to San Diego for the third time next week at San Diego Bay in-between two great Aircraft Carriers: the USS Midway and the USS Ronald Reagan. Over there, the 15 best pilots take on each other ...

Heard the rumbling? B-17 flies over West Seattle (and beyond) - West Seattle Blog, WA - Christopher Boffoli
While on display at an air museum in the 1970's it was damaged by a tornado. The current owner spent more than $5 million meticulously restoring the B-17 to flight condition. Much of the aircraft is in original condition, through some modern avionics ...

The unofficial weekend air show - Mail Tribune, OR - Bill Miller
The unofficial air show that weekend continued on Sunday when United Airlines introduced its new Mainliner, the Douglas DC-4 four-engine passenger plane. It was the largest regularly scheduled commercial aircraft to ever land at the airport. ...

HORSEMEN BEARCATS JOIN PLANES OF FAME "CAT SHOW" – AirShowBuzz.com
Planes of Fame in Chino, CA will be hosting one of the largest gathering of Grumman aircraft in recent memory. The show will feature massive flyovers, Steve Hinton flying his solo in an F7F Tigercat, and ASB's Bearcat Horsemen. The Latest Timeline

Hot air ballon race celebrates centennial of IMS from IndyStar.com News Headlines
The first time the Indianapolis Motor Speedway staged a balloon race, 100 years ago, there were many awkward moments. Aviation was new, and as the balloonists floated south into the air above Brown County, the rural folk became alarmed. They fetched their rifles and fired.

Powerless Plane Plummets Perilously, Pummeling Porta-Potties from Aero-News Network
Cessna 182 Loses Power, Takes Out Porta-Potties in Forced Landing Somewhere out there is a hapless Skylane pilot who is dreading the next time that he and his fellow flyers get together to tell flying stories... ya know, the ones that start 'there I was' and then end with some kind of superlative aerial feat of piloting prowess that saves the day.

Film Night at the Airways Museum - Friday 8 May from PPRuNe Forums by Philthy

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PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THEME FOR AIRSHOW 2009: A SALUTE TO GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT

MEDIA ADVISORY

Contact: Andrea Eldridge (909) 597-7576 E-mail: andrea.eldridge@planesoffame.org

DATE: February 7, 2009 For Immediate Release

SAVE-THE-DATES: MAY 16 – 17, 2009

PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THEME FOR AIRSHOW 2009: A SALUTE TO GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT

WHO: The US Air Force Heritage Flight Demonstration Team

The Horsemen, a P-51 Mustang aerobatic formation trio

Steve Hinton’s solo F7F Tigercat performance in Here, Kitty Kitty

Walk thru tour of the US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

And too many additional airshow acts to list here

WHAT: See historic military aircraft in flight and up close in static displays. Vendors, food and drink booths, and parking are available.

WHEN: ARMED FORCES DAY! Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17, 2009

The gates open at 8 am and the flying starts at 11 am.

WHERE: Chino Airport

7000 Merrill Avenue

Chino, CA 91710

WHY: What better way to celebrate the History of Flight, Armed Forces

Day, Grumman Aircraft and summertime than with an Airshow!

Once again, in conjunction with the County of San Bernardino, Planes of Fame Air Museum presents the largest Warbird Airshow in the West! We have announced our theme for this year: A Salute to Grumman Aircraft. You might expect to see flying the F3F, F6F Hellcat, F7F Tigercat, F8F Bearcat, TBM Avenger and maybe a Duck or Goose thrown in for good measure. Planes of Fame Air Museum members and active military are admitted free. View our website at http://www.planesoffame.org/ for more information and ticket prices.

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Cloud conquerors, at home in Pensacola - Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL
Hundreds of pilots and former pilots returned to the Naval Air Base this week for the annual Homecoming Air Show, which ends today. Mayor John Fogg, 63, ...

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Blues grace skies today for finale - Pensacola News Journal, FL
Despite a forecast calling for rain, the Blue Angels had clear skies and sunshine for the first day of their homecoming air show Friday at Pensacola Naval ...

2008 Blue Angels Homecoming - FJ-4 Fury Landing from www.youtube.com
IN THIS VIDEO, watch as the Super Hornet makes one final high speed pass at the same time the FJ-4 Fury lands. Unfortunately, the Fury had experienced some sort of landing gear problem and was forced to make a belly landing on NAS Pensacola's Runway 25L.

FJ-4 Fury Belly Landing - AirShowBuzz.com Community
“post also includes WIX post with pictures. Glad this one turned out with pilot ok. Plane looks repairable too. Some remarkable piloting.”
...It should also be noted that Rob Reider handled everything with calm as well as with absolute professionalism.

FLIR's audio segments for aviation content - Merinews, India
Now, Flight Line Internet Radio is pleased to offer audio segments from captain Chris at PlaneMaddness.com Chris has been a pilot for almost 20 years now ...

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Air Force Week kicks off in Los Angeles from Air Force Link Top Stories
by afnews@afnews.af.mil (Staff Sgt. Matthew Bates)
Air Force Week Los Angeles began here Nov. 14 with an opening ceremony at the Hollywood and Highland Center.
The week officially started when the event's guest speaker, actor Ricky Schroeder declared, "Welcome to Air Force Week Los Angeles!"
Air Force Week Los Angeles is designed to expose the local population to the incredible power and capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and strengthen support for Airmen serving worldwide in the defense of freedom. ...

Air Force Week showcases people, missions from Air Force Link Top Stories
by afnews@afnews.af.mil (Alicia Garges )
Aerial flyovers, military band concerts and Air Force-themed film festivals are planned for Air Force Week 2008 in Southern California from Nov. 14 through 21.
The week-long extravaganza will showcase the Air Force, its people and the mission throughout the region.
All events, except for sports venues where the Air Force will be honored and band performances at area theme parks, are free and open to the public.
Air Force senior leaders had a vision to become more proactive in the way the Air Force communicates its story. That led to the idea of hosting Air Force Weeks, which are designed to build new relationships in metropolitan areas, expose Americans to the incredible power of the Air Force, and strengthen support for Airmen serving worldwide in defense of freedom. St. Louis hosted the inaugural event in 2006. In addition to Los Angeles, Air Force Weeks in 2008 were held in Philadelphia and Omaha, Neb. Each year, Air Force officials consider new locations across the country to expand the reach of this program and build new and lasting relationships in each metropolitan area. ...

C-119 Homecoming Update from www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org
The C-119 and crew are currently in St Louis, MO. waiting for the rainy weather to clear. The first clear day according to the weather forecast is Sunday. The plan is to fly from St Louis directly to Hagerstown Sunday the 16th and arrive between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Call 301-733-8717 for arrival updates or check back here. The C-119 Homecoming event will be held at Hagerstown Aircraft Services.

Air Craft C-119 - Flickr by jamesshiflet
COMBAT CARGO, KOREA - The 314th Troop Carieer Group
C-119 Flying Boxcars do not start out for 'the mountain' unless weather reports are good. They must be able to see the tiny drop zone on the peak before they can drop. But weather is unpredictable in high mountains, that often when the planes arrive, the entire area is 'socked in' with heavy clouds. In radio contact with the 'men on mountains,' the pilots circle hoping for a break in clouds and drop on lower slopes. On several occasions, the planes have had to return to Japan as many as three times without dropping. But 314th Troop Carieer Group pilots are persistent, and eventually win through to drop successfully.

Double amputee peps up job seekers at Northern Essex Community College
Eagle Tribune, MA
He then joined the Army's elite parachute team, the Golden Knights. All was going well until Feb. 6, 1994, when Bowman and his partner had a midair ...

Aviation Nation 2008 - F-22 Final Pass and Ceremony. from www.youtube.com
This video shows Maj.Paul "Max" Moga completing his final pass at Aviation Nation 2008, Nellis AFB, Las Vegas Nv. ...

Virginia Aviation Museum - Civilian Aircraft from www.vam.smv.org
... The Virginia Aviation Museum’s Pitcairn Mailwing PA-5 (N3835) was built in 1927 and purchased by Colonial Western Airways of New York in 1929. Universal Aviation Corporation, American Airlines, Central Airlines and Robertson Aircraft Corporation later operated this aircraft. Air Shannon purchased the aircraft in 1957 and restored it in Eastern Air Transport colors in 1972. ...

Weather grounds B-25 bomber - Cumberland Times-News, MD
The B-25 bomber was grounded Friday due to weather and its arrival at the Greater Cumberland Regional Airport will be rescheduled for a later weekend. ...

Interest in GA not dead! from The Girls With Wings Blog by Lynda
I thought this was a great story (and promotion for the flight school!). I read it in my edition of AOPA ePilot, which can be found online. Here's a portion (and it can be read in its entirety by clicking the link above). ...

Aviation Museum Of Santa Paula To Pay Tribute To Steve McQueen from Aero-News Network
Town Was "Beginning And End" Of Actor's Aviation Roots Steve McQueen's last hometown is paying tribute to its most famous resident with a weekend of aviation and family-related activities. The Aviation Museum of Santa Paula will welcome home Barbara McQueen with a VIP reception, dinner and booksigning on Saturday, December 6 at the Santa Paula Airport.

3 Tigercat Flight - RARA Podcast Preview from www.aafo.com
“magazines to watch for now....mike”
...Those cats are making the rounds! Glad you all are enjoying the special feature that will be part of this years Reno Air Race video. Air and Space will have the Tigercats in their Sightings section of the next issue, and then FlyPast is planning a feature on the surviving Tigercats which will have many of the photos taken at Reno. Jason desrerves a huge hand because it is his video that is featured on the podcast. Great stuff. Thank you all. ...

Cohasset native part of Endeavour team - Cohasset Mariner, MA
It was then that NASA diverted him into the pipeline to eventually fly in space. Even so, Bowen cannot escape the comparison of a submarine to the ISS. ...

Video: Pilot Lands Plane On 2 Wheels from A Welsh View by Robert Gale
Just finished editing my Aviation Nation photos - by GregMcKay
Hiller Air Museum - a set on Flickr
Your Best Vapor Shot! from Fence Check

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Welcome home, Blues - pnj.com
Despite a forecast calling for rain, the Blue Angels had clear skies and sunshine for day one of their homecoming air show today at Pensacola Naval Air Station. ...

Blue Angels Homecoming Video Dispatch 7
Blue Angels Homecoming Video Dispatch 6 Pensacola News Journal
Blue Angels Homecoming Video Dispatch 3 Pensacola News Journal
Blues 101: Get ready for weekend air show Pensacola News Journal

Bob Hoover awarded Order of Saint Michael from RSS Feed: News
Aviation legend Robert A. "Bob" Hoover will be installed in the Order of St. Michael during an Army Aviation Association ceremony on Nov. 19. Hoover will receive the Gold Order, which is the highest level of the award.

Lights, camera, Air Force Week from Air Force Live by SAFPA
Imagine this. You are in a jet 25,000 feet in the air, going 450 miles per hour. You approach another aircraft from behind so closely that you are bounced around by the turbulence from its jet wash. Suddenly, coming toward you is a long piece of metal attached to the plane in front of you. Its target – the refueling port on top of your jet.

Sun 'N Fun fly-in scheduled for April 21-29 from RSS Feed: News
The Sun 'n Fun Fly-In will start celebrating its 35th anniversary when the gates open for the 2009 event, scheduled for April 21 through 26 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida.

Schneider Trophy from Flight Image of the Day by Barbara Cockburn
This is a Deperdussin Monoplane much like the one used by "well-known" French pilot Prevost, who won the Jacques Schneider Maritime Cup in 1913. The event was a speed contest open to all types of seaplanes. Flight compiled a History of the Schneider Trophy back in 1925. The race was held eleven times between 1913 and 1931.

Reno Air Races 2008 published from Fence Check
Ryan Coulter take us to the Reno Air Races - turn left!

3 Tigercat Flight - RARA Podcast Preview from www.aafo.com
We've been given permission to give you a sneak peek at the November Podcast... covering the three ship Tigercat formation at Reno this year!!! This segment will be included in the annual race DVD, which should be available before Christmas...

Pancho Barnes: A socialite, an aviatrix and a legend in her own time
Laguna Beach Independent, CA
Then, on February 22, 1929 , she entered the first women’s air race against Bobbi Trout, the then current women’s solo endurance flying champion and ...

Air Show Dollars Help Seniors by R_News (R News)
A portion of the proceeds from this past summer's ESL International Air Sho..

'Fly Girls' Exhibit Honors First Military Women Aviators
from American Forces Information Services - News Articles
The "Fly Girls of World War II" exhibit at the Women In Military Service for America Memorial honors the first U.S. military-trained women aviators.

A former flier is God’s co-pilot: WWII veteran has devoted post-war life to spreading gospel from Stars and Stripes
On a fall evening in 1950, the Rev. William "Dub" Jackson lay awake on his futon, unable to get over the irony. As a World War II P-38 fighter pilot, Jackson had logged more th...

Calif. squadron salutes individual military heroes for Veterans Day
from CAP News Online by Dan Bailey
Edwards AFB Composite Squadron 84 cadets discuss family members' war experiences

Maggie Brooks and ESL Present Air Show Check - 13WHAM-TV, NY
"I am thrilled to celebrate the success of the 2008 ESL International Air Show by the donating nearly $17000 to Lifetime Assistance," Brooks said. ...

The P-51 Mustang from Serious Amateur Photography by Jeff Lynch
Of all the aircraft flown in WWII and later, the P-51 Mustang holds a special place in hearts of most pilots. In keeping with the week’s Veteran’s Day theme, here are a couple of shots of this magnificent plane in action.

The "Hog" drops in on history
from Air Force Link Top Stories by afnews@afnews.af.mil (Master Sgt. Joy Josephson)
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, nicknamed the Warthog and known for its close-air support superiority and the ability to carry large and varied ordnance, is now on its way to delivering a new capability to the warfighter. ...

Snowbirds soar for College's aviation reuinion - Thunder Bay's Source, Canada
If you thought you spotted a pair of Canadian Forces Snowbirds in the skies of Thunder Bay Friday, you likely were not seeing things. More than 150 pilots, ...

Museum director speaks about air force history - Community Press
Saturday afternoon at the Kenron Estates Recreation Centre, Chris Colton, executive director of the National Air Force Museum of Canada explained how the air force has developed from a three-person crew to more than 16000 personnel.

War veterans signing air cadet’s ‘Big White Flag’ - Trentonian
He was in Trenton Wednesday to meet and seek signatures from veterans who are involved with the National Air Museum of Canada.

Temora Aviation Museum Flying Days - Nov from Fence Check
Temora
Australia
11/15/08 - 11/16/08
http://www.aviationmuseum.com.au

Air show plans cross the ditch - Waikato Times, New Zealand
Undeterred by the crash of Wings and Wheels over Waikato, air show promoter Ken Ross has been trying to get another show flying on Australia's Gold Coast. ...

Military History from Fear of Landing by Sylvia
I was going to write a long post about the different types of Air Traffic Service Units in the UK but I got distracted by the Internet. Somehow I’ve ended up spending hours reading about military planes from the past - important research if you want to discuss the difference between A/G Radio and ATC services, to be sure! ... [video]

Maggie Brooks and ESL Present Air Show Check - 13WHAM-TV, NY
"I am thrilled to celebrate the success of the 2008 ESL International Air Show by the donating nearly $17000 to Lifetime Assistance," Brooks said. ...

Stunt pilot died after engine starved of fuel - report - Irish Times, Ireland
As he left, he was asked to carry out aerobatic stunts and on his third and final roll manoeuvre friends heard the engine bang and splutter before the ...

Air Force announces NASCAR sponsorship for fiscal 2009
from Air Force Link Top Stories by afnews@afnews.af.mil (Christa D'Andrea )
Air Force officials announced Nov. 12 that it will begin a new NASCAR partnership with Gillett Evernham Motorsports when it sponsors the No. 10 car driven by Reed Sorenson for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. The Air Force's advertising agency, GSD&M Idea City, organized the sponsorship and will roll out a multimedia advertising campaign to support the partnership in early 2009.

Spinning the Tipsy Nipper from Neptunus Lex by lex
...The spin was supposed to be a normal erect spin to the right, but for various unintentional reasons the spin went flat, up until that point I had never flat spun an aircraft. I eventualy mananged to get the aircraft into a normal erect spin from which I was able to recover. This aircraft is not fitted with an electric starter motor, so I was unable to restart the engine. During the “flare” to land the main undercarriage caught the top wires of a barbed wire fence that was invisible to me. After coming to rest inverted I waited 20mins for the rescue services to come and right the aircraft so I was able to exit via the outward opening canopy....

Spectacular Shuttle Endeavour Night Launch
from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
Space shuttle Endeavour roared off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on a spectacular tower of smoke and flames. The STS-126 mission is an extremely ambitious undertaking, highlighting four spacewalks and delivering the heaviest payload in shuttle history.

Air Force colonel to pilot his first space shuttle mission from Air Force Link Top Stories
An Air Force colonel is scheduled to pilot the Space Shuttle Endeavour for mission STS-126 when it takes off Nov. 14 at Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

Students Talk Live With NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station
from PR Newswire: Aerospace/Defense

New Airport Awards Contract to Indy Logistics Company
from Headlines - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick
Langham Airport Logistics LLC has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide logistics support services for the new Indianapolis International Airport. The deal includes all concessionaires, the Indianapolis Airport Authority and select airlines. Under the new contract, Langham will manage the new airport's warehouse facility with responsibility for shipment planning and scheduling, product receiving and distribution, and overall dock master requirements. The company be located on-site at the airport and consist of 11 full-time employees.

Advanced Security Check-in at IND
from Aviation Today :: Categories
TSA officers at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are testing paperless boarding passes and other airport security technology advancements, including millimeter wave and multi-view X-ray scanners. Millimeter wave technology enables TSA officers, in a matter of seconds, to...

Fire Fighting Helicopters from Fence Check
Best Pictures of the 2008 Airshow Season from Fence Check
Bomb Dropping - Old School v. New School from Airwarriors by A4sForever
Luca: San Francisco, Blue Angels Air Show (via Flickr) from FriendFeed
Vulcan Returns to Bruntingthorpe and Yeovilton 2008 Videos
from PlanesTV (BETA) - Aviation Action by Iain PlanesTV


Podcasts

747-400 vs. ERJ from The PlaneMadness Podcast
by towertalk@planemadness.com (Capt'n Chris)

Is the VLJ dead? And other airplane stories. from IAGblog Podcasts by iagblog

You Might be a Pilot from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper)


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