Showing posts with label Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race. Show all posts

Monday, December 6, 2010

Indy Transponder 06-DEC-2010 1430z

Missing Gordon Bennett race balloonists' remains found
BBC News - Missing Gordon Bennett race balloonists' remains found

Continental guilty in Concorde crash from FT.com - Aerospace and defence | US airline could face millions in damages after a French court found it guilty of manslaughter over the July 2000 Concorde crash that killed 113 people dead…

171 Women Took to the Sky at KRNT! from Flight To Success by Karlene Petitt | "After today, I know anything is possible," cried a little girl.  And tears of joy flowed from a woman after her incredible experience in the sky.  Where do I start?  What pictures to I post? How do I describe the joy and excitement of our passengers, or thank all who made this day a reality?...

Flight Event Targets Girls from AVwebFlash Current Issue | Renton Airport in Washington State is claiming the title of Most Female Pilot-Friendly Airport Worldwide after 170 girls and women got introductory flights on Sunday. A total of 10 pilots flying seven aircraft, including one helicopter, flew the back-to-back hops at the airport, which is just south of Seattle. Records are kept for such events and the day in Renton beat Kpong Field Airport in Ghana for the title. The Ghanians managed 97 discovery flights at an earlier event…

US Air Force "First Responder" Fighter Aircraft from 9/11 Awarded to Santa Rosa Museum - Historic F-15 Eagle Aircraft First on the Scene in NYC will be on Permanent Display | Santa Rosa, Ca – In an unprecedented opportunity The Pacific Coast Air Museum has been awarded the honor of providing the home for a historic national treasure – the very first aircraft to respond on the scene to the World Trade Center twin towers attack in New York City on September 11, 2001. Currently en-route, the F-15 "First Responder" will ultimately be fully restored and the centerpiece of an interactive, educational exhibit…

Yuma Marine unit gets famed aviator's personal items - Arizona Daily Star | Boyington recently added to its history by donating his father's golden aviator wings. In addition to the aviator wings, Boyington gave his father's ...

More Reno 2010 pics - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion from http://www.aafo.com/ Better late than never. Finally got around to picking my favorites. Also trying SmugMug for the first time. Here are a couple and link to gallery…

LiveAirShowTV Launches New Fan Website! by Michael Dell | PFLUGERVILLE, TX – DECEMBER 6, 2010 – LiveAirShowTV announces its all new fan web site.  It will become the central location for everything happening with our coverage of air shows and aviation events.  "This has been in the works for a long time and we are very excited to now have everything in one place", said LiveAirShowTV President Jeff Lee.  "Fans will still be able to follow us on Twitter, and Facebook, and watch our videos on YouTube and LiveStream, but everything now be accessible directly from our web site."…

ICAS 2010: Airshows 101 from Airspeed by Stephen Force (Steve Tupper) I spent most of the day today in Airshows 101, a seminar that acquaints new airshow staff with many of the issues and processes associated with putting on a great airshow. Basically a day in a room with five of the nation's best air bosses: Ralph Royce, George Cline, Larry Strain, Bill Snelgrove, and Dick Hanusa. These guys have been doing this for decades and they have something like 150 years of experience among them…

Aviation History Special – Wings for this man from 1945 | Mike ... Most Influential 2010 | Sportbusiness.com
Starting with the ownership of innovative Red Bull-created events like The Flugtag airshow and Red Bull Air Race, Mateschitz has moved into mainstream ...

John Monnett Flies Electric Waiex from AviationBull - Where pilots go to shoot the bull... by Jason | Not impressed by such a short video? You should be. This is John Monnett, legendary aircraft designer and founder of Sonex Aircraft, on the first flight of an electric powered Waiex. (Also mentioned at Eaa.org.)

The Maverick Sport – A Real Flying Car from Parrothead Jeff by Parrothead Jeff | Not everyone has dreamed of having a flying car, but I know I sure have   The trouble is that airplanes are expensive and all the flying cars in the past have been more for the air than for the ground meaning you'd rather drive to the airport to get a real airplane.  This one's a bit different…

A Much More Reasonable Christmas Wish from Parrothead Jeff by Parrothead Jeff | Yeah, I've asked for quite a bit this year.  Most people wouldn't know where to find a flame thrower or an F-22 Raptor to put under the tree and the cost could be prohibitive to say the least.  This one's much easier to find, more reasonably priced, and you won't have to worry about reprisals from those who think I shouldn't be allowed near a BB gun without strict armed adult supervision.  Just head on down to your local Hobby People store …

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Indy Transponder 04-OCT-10 1030z


Jelly Belly does tricks at the Salinas Airshow - KIONrightnow.com | But Pietsch's favorite part of the airshow happens on the ground. "I get to meet a lot of different people in this business in different walks of life that ...

Aero-TV: Team MS760 -- 'Snort' and 'Jive' In Formation from Aero-News Network | Four-Seat TwinJet Turns Out To Be A Great Aerobat One of the cooler sights at Oshkosh 2010 was the appearance of a unique two plane jet formation team piloted by two of the most experienced jet jocks on the circuit. With only a few actual airshows under their belt so far, it was hard to see any difference between this performance and the usual high standards seen in their other endeavors…

Experience True 4G G-Forces with the EVGA Geforce GTS450 – HEXUS | Three lucky people will have the chance to get the thrill of a lifetime by riding in an L-39 'Albatros' jet with an aerobatic instructor. ...

AVweb Insider Blog: Without a Trace from AVwebFlash Current Issue | Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer Davis were equipped with the latest in tracking technology when they disappeared over the Adriatic Sea. On the AVweb Insider blog, Mary Grady asks the question on many minds: Shouldn't we be able to build this stuff so it survives a crash and tells us where it happened? Read more and join the conversation.

18th Malta International Air Show By the Moose Guy | The 18th annual event for the Malta International Air Show (MIAS) is relatively small with only 2 hours of flying time, yet is a very enthusiastic air show, when compared to other annual air shows world wide. However, size and duration of the event is not everything and the flying displays featured a good variety of internationally known aircraft and teams in addition to the Armed Forces of Malta (AMF), static and flying displays…

The largest aircraft flying over Barcelona - Top Buzz News | In addition to Airbus in yesterday's session highlighted the Patrouille de France, one of the most prominent groups of tricks the Europe…

Builders Completions / First Flights : First Flight N619PD from The Biplane Forum | Four friends, each of which has test flown their own biplane,were very supportive...

Chicken aloft: Great NW Air Race by Chicken Pilot - My first air race , my first win. My co-pilot Gil was a great help. We had chow and chatted with the other racers before we made our return over the rocks to the green side of the hill. sgl over the turn at Mansfield ...

Aircraft (MMRCA) Competition
Top 6 aircraft in Indian Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Competition from Defence Aviation by Cavin Dsouza | The Indian government has come up with the Indian Air Force Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) Competition, commonly known as the MRCA Tender, which is an ongoing competition to supply the Indian Air Force with 126 Multi-Role Combat Aircraft inorder to modernize and expand the Indian Air Force. The Defence Ministry has allocated INR 42,000 crore (US$9.11 billion) for the purchase of these aircraft…

How the Goodyear Blimp Is Kept Safe from AVWeb Podcast - Podcast | Last week, a blimp and an aerostat collided in horrible weather in New Jersey. The big gas bags are naturally vulnerable to weather, and IFR magazine editor and AVweb contributor Jeff Van West spoke with the ground crew of the Goodyear Blimp at AirVenture Oshkosh about how they keep the iconic aircraft safe.This podcast is brought to you by Bose Corporation.

'Aviation Trail' group adds to museum – WDTN ... of a building at 16 S. Williams St. that Aviation Trail shares with the National Park Service at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. ...

October 4 from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite

Sale of Saab 2000 AEW&C to secret customer from Military Photos by signatory | Saab receives billion order for an airborne surveillance system - 04 October 2010, in Press Release: Defence and security company Saab has received an order for an airborne surveillance system. The contract amounts to more than 4.5 billion SEK…

Sale of Saab 2000 AEW&C to secret customer
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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Indy Transponder 30-SEP-10 1030z

Gordon Bennett Balloon Racers Reported Missing from Aero-News Network | Nightfall Inhibits Continued Searches Until Morning The news coming to ANN from the Gordon Bennett Control Centre is not good. A balloon flying in the Gordon Bennett race designated USA2, registration N801NM, is still missing as night falls. The pilots listed on board have been identified as American citizens, Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer-Davis…

Bone Yard Boys Make Airshow Happen - KIONrightnow.com | Inmate help, increases their numbers ten fold in the days leading up to the Airshow. But it's the handful of volunteers that turn runways into a full blown ...

US Air Force Thunderbirds the featured act at high-flying, death-defying ... - Monterey County Herald (blog)
The US Air Force Thunderbirds performing its famed diamond formation. The Thunderbirds are the feature attraction at this weekend's ...

Air show preview: Aloft with the Canadian Snowbirds - San Diego Union Tribune | Canada's precision-flying team makes its second appearance at the Miramar Air Show, which starts Friday. For the first time, the Snowbirds offered ...

AirSho returns with B-29 rides, night show - With its B-29 back in the skies, a pyrotechnic nighttime displayand a battle of pirates set to take place in the air, the presidentand CEO of the Commemorative Air Force said they've crafted auniqu More...

Air show set up at MCBH : Habiliblog - Air show set up at MCBH. September 29, 2010 7:21 pm. Yes, the Bayfest promoters call us every year to help set up the event at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Why us? Because we have a reputation for being the hardest working people ...

Results From the Perfect Air Show Lineup Poll by Hank Plumley - The people have spoken, well, a few have, and here are the results to the "What is Your Perfect Air Show Line Up?" poll….

Harrison Ford named recipient of 2010 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy - BlueSky Executive Aviation News
The National Aeronautic Association has announced that aviation advocate Harrison Ford will receive the prestigious 2010 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. ...

U.S. Marshal Service To Monitor Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from AvStop » Number One Online Resource For General Aviation News | The United States Marshal Service, District of New Mexico, will be assisting local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the 2010 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The annual event will take place October 2-10. The fiesta expects 750-1000 balloon pilots to participate from all over the world and the event attracts over 10,000…

Skydive Temple Hosts Large Skydiving Event – KWTX | The fourth-annual event is called the Deadman Boogie, a memorial to lost skydiving friends, as well as being a fundraiser for Disabled American Veterans. ...

Kursk from Let Let Let - Warplanes by Srecko | We all who has lived in the Eastern Europe and have been interesting in aviation history, was more or less informed about the battle of Kursk and that this present also one of the largest aerial operation in the WW2… 

IWM Duxford Autumn Air Show celebrates the 65th birthday of B-17 ... by Flightline UK - The Autumn Air Show on Sunday 10 October celebrates both the 65th birthday of B-17 Fortress G-BEDF Sally B, and 75 years of the B-17 Fortress. The only B-17 currently flying in Europe, Sally B delights air show crowds with her majestic ...

Pilot of JFK Emergency Landing Speaks Out - ABC News | A former naval aviator, Conroyd, 55, has received a Bronze Star, a Navy Marine Commendation Medal, and five other awards. He joined the military in 1978 and ...

The Adventures of Chopper Chick! by Desiree:


Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Indy Transponder 29-SEP-10 2000z

U.S. Team Missing In Balloon Race from AVwebFlash Current Issue
American gas-balloon pilots Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer Davis have been reported missing over the Adriatic Sea, between Italy and Croatia. Thunderstorms were reported in the area. The two pilots are competing in the annual Gordon Bennett International Gas Balloon Race, which launched from southern England on Saturday night. As of Wednesday morning all the other 19 teams have landed safely, but ground crews have lost contact with Abruzzo and Rymer Davis. "The Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre have initiated an operation with a helicopter and fast boat, although no ELT activation has been detected so far," race director Don Cameron said in a statement. "The Croatian authorities and all shipping have been informed. We are very concerned, but can only wait for news now." ...

Hydrogen race balloonists missing in Adriatic storm from Black Horizon 
Two balloonists taking part in the Gordon Bennett Cup race are missing in thunderstorms over the Adriatic.
The Italian coastguard said boats would continue to search for them through the night but aircraft would have to stop at 1900 BST when it got dark.
The missing hydrogen balloon, piloted by Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer Davis, is one of three US entries. No distress beacon has been picked up from Mr Abruzzo's balloon
A spokeswoman at race control in Bristol said contact had been lost with the American pilots. ... 

Gordon Bennett Cup (ballooning) - Wikipedia
The Gordon Bennett Cup (or Coupe AƩronautique Gordon Bennett) is the world's oldest and most prestigious gas balloon race.[1][2] Referred to as the "Blue Ribbon" of aeronautics, the first race started from Paris, France on September 30, 1906.[3] The event was sponsored by James Gordon Bennett, Jr., the millionaire sportsman ...

SAN DIEGO: Miramar to make some noise in preparation for air show - North County Times
During Blue Angels' performances, Kearny Villa Road between Miramar Road and Harris Plant Road will be closed to vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. ...

Fly-In coming to local airport - Montgomery Herald
A number of various other aircraft will fly in for the daylong event. Vendors for the event are still needed and anyone wishing to be a vendor can call ...

Fly-in Saturday at Augusta Airport - AugustaGazette.com
Pilots and the public are invited to visit Augusta Municipal Airport Saturday for annual Fly-In activities. By Staff reports Some additional incentives have ...
   
Red Arrows fly by QEHS for soaring achievement - Gainsborough Standard
GENEROUS students at Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough were paid a flying tribute by the Red Arrows to thank them for raising money for charity. ...

Fly with Dick Faurot in the Historic B-17 the Liberty Belle - News On 6
TULSA, OK---The Liberty Belle is the most recently restored WWII Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. It is at Jones Riverside Airport this weekend giving tours and ...

P-38′s in Chino at Planes of Fame – Honey Bunny, Glacier Girl, and ... by Warbird
Last week 5 of the 7 still flying P-38s flew from Chino to the Sacramento Capital airshow at Mather for the weekend show. John Maloney flew chase in a. ...

Reno Air Racing: Flying on Ragged Edge. - Ridelust
... So when I saw this video I felt the need to post it up because one of the commentators makes a very valid point. Racer who fly in the Red Bull air race series are no doubt some of the greatest pilots on earth, but what if instead trying to beat the clock, they were trying to beat each other. ...

Scary moment at Reno Air Races 2010 from Aero Pacific Flightlines 
Thunder Mustang PAPA-51 (c/n FITM024) N151G/75 "Rapid Travel" owned and operated by George Giboney Jr. of Des Moines, Washington goes into the dirt on Sunday September 19 at the 2010 Reno Air Races. Not to worry though he walked away from the crash with just a few bumps and bruises he even talks about what happened in an interview contained in the link at the bottom of the this page. Thanks goes to David Hartman for forwarding these "heart stopping" photos.

The Poetry of Ejection Seats in Action! from ASB.tv 
The progress of the ejection seat over the years has came a long way since WWII. Prior to this invention, the only means of escape from an incapacitated aircraft was to “bail out.” In many cases this was often difficult due to injury, confined space, and g forces. ...

Historic WWII plane for sale - Bellingham Herald
Skunkie was brought to Columbia from Greenwood prior to 1992's Doolittle Raiders' 50th anniversary. The Raiders were World War II fliers who bombed Tokyo in ...

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Indy Transponder 28-SEP-10 1030z



Miramar Air Show tops Fleet Week – OCRegister | The final event is the Miramar Air Show, one of the most attended free events in the country. Members of the US Navy Blue Angels precision flying team in a ...

Amigo Airsho to feature famed Thunderbirds - El Paso Times by By Luis Hernandez \ El Paso Times | The US Air Force Thunderbirds -- with their precision aerial acrobatics -- will headline this year s edition of the Amigo Airsho next month…

Planes, pilots showcased at air show - The Orion | The Canadian Forces Snowbirds performed at the Chico Air Show last, a nine-person team of aerobatic stunt pilots flying CT-114 Tutors. ... 

Will the Snowbirds return to Brantford?
from Aviation.ca News | The Rotary Brantford Charity Airshow is in jeopardy for the 2011 season. Canada's Snowbird Demo team says they are unable to perform at the Brantford Municipal Airport until some upgrades are made to the tarmac… 

BBC News - One British team left in Gordon Bennett balloon race
from http://www.bbc.co.uk/ Two British teams taking part in the Gordon Bennett 2010 international gas balloon race have been forced to land. At about 0913 BST, Janet Folkes and Ann Rich were reported to have descended after flying 1037.74km (644.82 miles). Colin Butter and Paul Spellward came down after flying 916.39km (569.42 miles). Twenty teams launched their balloons near Bristol late on Saturday. The race aim is to see who can travel the farthest…
 

Peoria's "Danger Dan" of 104.9 The Wolf Flies With Rob | Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows from http://www.ultimateairshows.com/ Rob and the Window World Airshows team had a great time at the Prairie Air Show from July 23-25 in Peoria, IL.  Before the show, Radio personality "Danger Dan" from Peoria's 104.9 "The Wolf" got the opportunity to fly along with Rob Holland in the Window World MX2 to learn a little about "how Rob does it!" and posted a great video to prove it! 

El Sausal Vice Principal chosen to Fly with Thunderbirds - KIONrightnow.com | New information on the Salinas air show which is just days away, coming to town this Saturday and Sunday. One lucky Central Coast man will get a ride of a ...
 
Blue Angels Air Show - 09.26.10 - The Navy's Blue Angels performed a spectacular air show at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010…

Blue Angels At Kaneohe Bay 2010 – DallasNagata.com – Photography ... - This past Friday I had the opportunity to attend the Blue Angels' airshow rehearsal day, ahead of the major crowds and epic traffic jam. I was also granted a media pass, allowing for front-row seating within the media section…

Malta International Airshow 2010 FB Photos

Oxcart Legacy: Day 5 - The Oxcart Legacy tour did double duty as they visited the massive Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) located at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C. and later gave a presentation to the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation, the Advanced Technical Intelligence Assoc and the Association of Old Crows.

FiFi to Take Part in 2010 CAF Airsho - NewsWest9.com | MIDLAND - Just in time for the 2010 Airsho, the Commemorative Air Force's biggest star is ready to take flight. After an extensive re-engine project, ...


Restoring the last surviving Wellington Bomber to its former glory
from Military Photos by NovocastrianUK | Work is underway to preserve an important piece of British military history that played a vital role in the Second World War - the last surviving Wellington Bomber. It was taken to pieces for the 145 mile road journey from London to the RAF Museum's conservation centre in Shropshire, where specialists are now working to return it to its former glory. After nearly seventy years, the biggest threat to the Wellington is corrosion of the metal frame. The team at the RAF Museum conservation centre are working to remove it, and prevent it spreading. The structure underneath shows little sign of its age, good news for the team who hope to conserve as much of the original build as possible…

Aero-TV Redux: AAA's New Generation – Antique Aircraft Inspires Young Pilots from Aero-News Network | Colorado Youth Find Mentorship in Antique Aviation Community ANN E-I-C Note: In light of the tone of some recent efforts to to look to the future of aviation, I thought it might make sense to see how one amazing effort is paying off in inspiring young people to seek a future that includes aviation... enjoy! -- Jim Campbell, ANN Editor-In-Chief. Founded in August of 1953 by Robert L. Taylor, the Antique Aircraft Association is the world's oldest organization specifically devoted to antique and classic aircraft. Yet as airfield accessibility continues to diminish and the general aviation community continues to grey, there is growing concern among antique aircraft enthusiasts: how can we appeal to youth in order to grow and support the next generation of pilots?...

Eurocopter's X3 unveiled - part plane part copter.
from Black Horizon by Steve Douglass | Eurocopter has revealed its hand in the race for high-speed rotary-wing flight, unveiling the extraordinary-looking X³ high-speed prototype on 27 September… 


Virgin Galactic: Branson makes space travel his next frontier - International Business Times AU | With fare starting at $200000, Virgin Galactic's unique spacecraft created by Burt Rutan will likely take passengers into a into suborbital space. ...

Rocket flight to 72,000 feet from High Power Rocketry by R2K | I do not have much information about this rocket, called Proteus 6.5, this was first posted at TRD. Video footage would be great, but I understand this flight did not happen too long ago…


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Monday, September 27, 2010

Indy Transponder 27-SEP-10 1030z


Who's the boss? At the Chico Air Show, it's Willie Turner - Enterprise-Record | The Canadian Snowbirds whizzed in unison and drew a heart and maple leaf in the sky. A pilot with his engine turned off lilted 6000 feet to the ground and a ...

Georgetown Airfest 2010 - SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 – GEORGETOWN, TX   Central Texas residents had beautiful weather for the Georgetown Airfest.  This was mostly an open house for the community to check out some beautiful planes, new and old, learn more about the local flight schools, and see some flying as well…

Blue Angels at NAS Oceana by Alex Hung - Ever since I've watched the Blue Angels on Discover Channel (A Year in the Life of Blue Angels), I've always wanted to visit an air show with them demonstrating their aerobatics skills. A few months back, we found out that the Blue Angels will be at the NAS Oceana down in Virginia Beach for the Ocean Air Show last weekend. So Leah and I decided to drive down there on Friday (with a stop at Annapolis to see the US Naval Academy)…

St. Louis Regional Airport Fly-In Attracts Wide Range of Aircraft from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo…

The Pilot's Wife: Air Show and a Photo Shoot by Emily | Brian, my husband's partner in crime, as well as his partner in the airshow business, flew his Pitts over as well. Before the show on Saturday, Patrick, Brian, Patrick's dad T.C., Wayne, a photographer friends, and Kevin another pilot ...

Oxcart Legacy Tour: Paying Tribute - Saturday, the Roadrunners were honored and paid tribute to fallen A-12 pilots at CIA headquarters-- Today a visit was made to the final resting places of two A-12 program personnel at Arlington National Cemetery-Major General Douglas Nelson and Col. Ray Schrecengost…

Injured Indonesian pilot dies - The Hindu | AP A Super Decathlon flies too low before being crashed during an air show in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, Friday, September 24, 2010…

Warbirds salute veterans in Millville - Vineland Daily Journal | Some warbirds were parked for attendees to gawk at, take pictures beside and even climb into, while many other planes could be seen in flight. ...

World War II veterans get a free sentimental journey - Lehigh Acres News Star | Ken Boggs, commander of the Disabled American Veterans Bradenton chapter, said his group didn't hesitate to donate $6000 for the trip. ...

WWII aircraft tour soars above North Shore - Boston Globe | From Saturday through Monday, approximately 2000 spectators and riders got an up-close look at two heavy bombers: "Nine O Nine,'' a Boeing B-17 Flying ...

Inhabitat's Week in Green: fly like a bird, bend batteries in half, and spray clothing from a can from Engadget by Inhabitat - This week saw several amazing feats of aeronautics as we showcased the world's first continuous flight of a human-powered ornithopter and the sun-powered Solar Impulse plane embarked upon an incredible voyage across Switzerland…

VIDEO: Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race takes off from Bristol, UK from Flight International by Barbara Cockburn - The Gordon Bennett Cup, the oldest (gas) hot air balloon race was launched this weekend for the first time in the UK. September 2010, weather permitting. Unlike a normal hot air balloon race the balloons are filled with hydrogen and so 20 took off from a site in Bristol on The gas balloons are controlled by releasing gas to go down and throwing out sand to go up…

Gordon Bennett 2010 Gas Balloon Race Gains Altitude And Distance from AvStop » Number One Online Resource For General Aviation News | On Saturday at dust 20 teams and 20 balloons consisting of two pilots (pilot and co-pilot) and a retrieve crew, from 12 countries began the 54th International Gordon Bennett 2010 gas balloon race at near Bristol, England. The Gordon Bennett Cup is the world's…

Virgin to launch space tourism in 18 months: Branson – AFP | The project's SpaceshipTwo, an aircraft built by aviation engineer Burt Rutan and designed to carry paying customers into suborbital space, had its maiden ...

ROCKETS Magazine releases ThunderStruck 2010 DVD set from Rocketry Planet | GAITHERSBURG, Maryland USA — ThunderStruck 2010 was Tripoli Indiana's first journey into the uncharted territory of running a regional launch. The launch site as Ash Grove near West Lafayette is big, LDRS-capable big. The launch took place during the weekend of April 10 and 11, 2010. The launch site is a working farm where the remnants of the last corn crop were clearly evident, with over a thousand acres still covered in dry, brown corn stalks. The corn was scheduled to be disked under to make way for this year's crop of soybeans, but Mother Nature made sure the ground stayed wet and muddy right up until the launch window opened…

Nuclear Powered B-52 from The Unwanted Blog by admin | Shown at the informational kiosk for the Heat Transfer Reactor Experiment displays at the Idaho National Laboratory (conveniently located in the middle of nowhere - see here) is an illustration of a B-52 with a hugenormous engine nailed onto the port-rear fuselage. While it's not described, the presumption is that this was an idea for a test flight for a nuclear powered turbojet (although I have doubts… it doesn't really look like a good testbed for a nuke). As said, no further info than the picture below…

The Boeing 247 Flying Laboratory of United Air Lines from Aviation Trivia of the Day by JP Santiago | United Air Lines' legendary president William "Pat" Patterson listed his corporate goals in what he called his "Rule of Five"- safety, passenger comfort, dependability, honesty, and sincerity. To Pat Patterson, the goal of safety was the most important that he asked each and everyone one of his employees to strive for above all else…

360 degree cockpit views from Wright Squawks by Roger Chua | Ever dreamed of piloting a fighter bomber? Getting behind the controls of a Comet? Or a Jaguar or a Vulcan bomber? Or chilling out on board Concorde? Now you step into the cockpits and cabins of these famous planes and view them in stunning 360° panoramas! click here to go to National Museums Scotland website for these fantastic panoramas. Wish al lthe world's aircraft were featured this way…   

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