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Heavy Metal Jet Team Announces Name Change to Black Diamond Jet Team - Retains Pilots, Crew and Sponsor United Bank Card | Growing Team Recently Acquired Seventh Military Jet | for Dynamic Airshow Displays | Two Exciting Florida Shows Remaining for the 2011 Season | Lakeland, FL (10/19/2011) - Heavy Metal Jet Team, the six-ship aerobatic civilian-owned jet team sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc. (UBC), announced today an immediate name change for the team to Black Diamond Jet Team. The change reflects the continual growth of the team and desire to take it into new and bigger directions. The pilots, support staff, and sponsor for the team remain unchanged...

Pictures from Copperstate Fly-in from VAF Forums by gib

B-17 by Cell Phone from The Unwanted Blog | I have a Nikon D5000 camera. I also have a 2006-vintage cell phone with a  built in camera. Oddly, the cell phone camera doesn’t get much use. Still, on the recent B-17 flight I took some cell phone photos, just to send them to someone while flying around (and, yes, the cell phone worked while in flight).

Air show wows Beirut - The Daily Star | BEIRUT: Seven jets took to the sky over Beirut Saturday afternoon for a synchronized air show. The pilots, the jet team of Swiss watch manufacturers Breitling, performed 25 minutes of maneuvers above Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport, ...

Smoke Squadron is presented on Copacabana Beach and the Day of Musala Aviator - Cavok | Tomorrow (23/10) is the Day of the Aviator. To celebrate the date, Smoke Squadron has prepared two special presentations in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The T-27 Tucano aircraft of the squadron will perform at 11am on Copacabana Beach, close to the Copacabana Palace, and 16h, the Aerospace Museum (Musala), Afonsos Air Base in Diodorus...

Red Checkers to perform for RWC final - Newstalk ZB | The Air Force's elite flying team the Red Checkers will perform an aerobatic display over Auckland Harbour today in support of the All Blacks. They'll take to skies near the official Fan Zone on Queens Wharf at 6pm. The team will showcase the flying ...

Saving lives in memory of Red Arrows pilot Jon - Rutland and Stamford Mercury | A LIFE-SAVING piece of equipment in a village has been dedicated in memory of a Red Arrows pilot. The new defibrillator, which has been installed in the disused phone box in High Street, Morcott, was the brainchild of villager Gina Hacker. ...

Skagit Aero's Blog: Vintage Aircraft Weekend At Paine Field from Antique Airfield News | A few months back we got a call from John Sessions asking if we wanted a P-51 and Spitfire flyby at our fly-in here in Concrete. Of course we said yes, and we have stayed in touch and talked about working together more to help promote vintage aviation around the area. Over Labor Day weekend we were honored to be asked to bring some of our airplanes down to Sessions’ Historic Flight Foundation for the... 

Most consecutive formation loops: The Blades sets world record (Video) - World Records Academy | LONDON, UK -- The Blades Aerobatic Team, a civilian aerobatic team made up of former Red Arrows pilots, carried 26 consecutive loops - setting the new world record for the Most consecutive formation loops, according to World Records Academy ...

Cherry Point's new HQ dedicated to famed aviator - New Bern Sun Journal | Schilt earned his wings as an aviator in 1919. In 1928 he earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism in Quilali, Nicaragua for evacuating 18 Marine casualties from the besieged town. Schilt made 10 flights, landing on the town's main street,...

Plaque honour for Llanelli Battle of Britain pilot from History News Network | A college in Carmarthenshire is to honour an RAF pilot who was killed in the Battle of Britain.  Historians say Reg Isaac from Llanelli selflessly flew his Spitfire into a German ambush on 5 August,1940 to save his comrades, knowing he would die...

Schneider Trophy History from PPRuNe Forums by Corsairoz | Please forgive the small promotional piece (if this breaks any rules, I apologise and mods please remove).  A unique 'returning home' will be occuring this month at Calshot in the UK, with help from a Lottery Grant. Entry is free.  She’s coming home... the Supermarine S6 - a wonderful piece of south coast aviation history that is synonymous with Calshot...

Annual plane pull tough competition - Cumberland Courier Newspapers | HERCULEAN strength was on display at the Royal Australian Air Force base at Richmond on the weekend, as hundreds compete in the annual 2011 Plane Pull. The challenge for charity saw defence and emergency service personnel haul a 47-tonne Hercules ...

Airplane graveyard from Boing Boing by Cory Doctorow | Ransom Riggs's photo-essay on the airplane graveyard in the Mojave Desert features astounding imagery of ancient, rotting aviation hardware bleaching its bones in the desert sun...

Heavy Metal Jet Team Announces Name Change to Black Diamond Jet Team

Retains Pilots, Crew and Sponsor United Bank Card

Growing Team Recently Acquired Seventh Military Jet 

for Dynamic Airshow Displays
Two Exciting Florida Shows Remaining for the 2011 Season

Lakeland, FL (10/19/2011) - Heavy Metal Jet Team, the six-ship aerobatic civilian-owned jet team sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc. (UBC), announced today an immediate name change for the team to Black Diamond Jet Team. The change reflects the continual growth of the team and desire to take it into new and bigger directions. The pilots, support staff, and sponsor for the team remain unchanged.

The Black Diamond Jet Team will add another MiG-17 aircraft to their 2012 season roster as an Opposing Solo, enabling the team to present a more uniform flying show. The seven-ship, high-performance jet aerobatics will be inclusive of the five L-39s and MiG-17 currently being displayed.

“Our amazing team is growing. Our performance, capabilities, pilots, crew and aircraft are all exceeding expectations. As we close out the 2011 season and begin preparations for our seven-ship act in 2012, we wanted a team name that reflected skill, challenge and expertise. This is why we selected the Black Diamond Jet Team.” said Lead Pilot Lt. Colonel Jerry “Jive” Kerby, USAF (Ret.). “Black Diamond Jet Team is bringing the same team members and dedication to an exciting 2012 season that promises to entertain air show fans throughout the country.”

“United Bank Card is very proud to continue our sponsorship of the Black Diamond Jet Team,” said Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of UBC who is also the Right Wing pilot for the team. “We wanted our fans, friends and members of our airshow family to see our name transition during the airshow season. We wanted to say goodbye to our old Heavy Metal Jet Team and usher in the new Black Diamond Jet Team at an airshow performance and not during the offseason.”

The two remaining 2011 shows for the Black Diamond Jet Team are the Cocoa Beach Air Show, from November 5 - 6 in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and the Stuart Air Show, from November 11 - 12 in Stuart, Florida. The 2012 season schedule for the team will be released in December during the annual International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Convention in Las Vegas, NV.

For more information about the new Black Diamond Jet Team, visit: www.BlackDiamondJetTeam.com
The Team also has new Facebook and Twitter pages;
www.facebook.com/BlackDiamondJetTeam
http://twitter.com/#!/BlackDiamondJet or Tweet us; @BlackDiamondJet

About Black Diamond Jet Team

Black Diamond Jet Team is a dynamic seven-ship jet team led by Jerry “Jive” Kerby with featured performer Dale “Snort” Snodgrass. It is fully sponsored for 2011 by United Bank Card. Black Diamond Jet Team is unique in that it’s the only civilian seven-ship aerobatic and formation jet team in North America. The team features a combination of five L-39 jet aircraft with two opposing Mig-17 fighter jets. The 2011 season is dedicated to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, and the team members and United Bank Card are working with local chapters to raise awareness for the organization. To inquire about the booking the team and for more information, please visit www.BlackDiamondJetTeam.com

About United Bank Card

United Bank Card is a premier payment and transaction processing organization based out of Hampton, New Jersey. As founder and CEO, Jared Isaacman has led United Bank Card from a fledgling start-up in his parent’s basement ten years ago, to a 10 billion dollar payment processing company serving business owners around the nation. Ranked by the Nilson Report as one of the largest payment processors in the United States, United Bank Card currently handles the merchant accounts for over 130,000 business locations. It is consistently recognized as a leader in innovation, United Bank Card is a five-time consecutive Inc. 500 company (2005-2009) and was ranked on Deloitte’s 2008 “Technology Fast 50” list. For more information on United Bank Card please visit www.UnitedBankCard.com

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Heavy Metal Jet Team and Naval Aviation Centennial Headline 14th Annual Great ... - SYS-CON Media | The 2011 Great Georgia Airshow returns to the skies over Peachtree City October 8-9, 2011. Air Show Director Angie Faulise described a new high-powered line-up which will feature some of the world's top aerobatic pilots. "We are extremely excited that ...

Heavy Metal Jet Team - Official Web Site

Great Georgia Airshow takes off this weekend from General Aviation News | The Heavy Metal Jet Team and the centennial of Naval Aviation headline the 14th Annual Great Georgia Airshow, which takes off Oct. 8-9 at Falcon Field (FFC) in Peachtree City, Ga....

WWII fighter plane to land at fly-in - Herald Palladium | WATERVLIET - A host of World War II-vintage aircraft, including an F4U Corsair, one of the most effective American fighters ever built, will take part in a warbird fly-in on Oct. 9.  The event at the Watervliet Airport is free and open to the public, according to Al Hartline, one of the organizers.  Hartline said 32 planes are expected...

Hops & Props at Air Zoo from General Aviation News | The Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., and Hospital Hospitality House are joining forces to host the second annual Hops & Props casino night and beer tasting fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 8. ...

EAA Chapter 67 BBQ Fly In/Drive In at Noblesville Airport (I80) on October 9 2011 in Noblesville, Indiana, USA - Fly-In Calendar | EAA Chapter 67 BBQ Fly In. Come and enjoy some BBQ at a great grassroots airport. Usually a nice mix of homebuilt, classic and warbirds in attendance.

NBAA Convention kicks off Monday from General Aviation News | The National Business Aviation Association's 64th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2011) kicks off Monday in Las Vegas. Convention planners report that this year's event, taking place Monday, Oct. 10, through Wednesday, Oct. 12, is anticipated to meet or exceed expectations from previous years. ...

JSSI ‘Fly a P-51′ sweepstakes winner to be unveiled at NBAA from General Aviation News | Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) will be announcing the winner of the second annual Fly a P-51 sweepstakes at the National Business Aviation Association's 64th Annual Meeting and Convention in Las Vegas. The company is accepting entries until 12 noon PDT on Tuesday, Oct. 11....

'Honoring Our History' WWI exhibit lands at Pearson - The Columbian | Laureano Mier, Pearson Air Museum manager, stands in front of a replica Fokker triplane that will be one of two on display Saturday during a special program on World War I. By Tom Vogt What: “Honoring our History” World War I exhibit. ...

New Montana chapter of Honor Flight plans flight for vets from smartbrief | The Honor Flight Network activated a chapter in Montana this week, which plans to fly almost 100 World War II veterans to...

"Galloping Ghost" under construction from Pilots of America Message Board by John Baker | Here are 190 still photos of the P51 "Galloping Ghost" ...

Congratulations WAI member Penny Hamilton! from WAI Connect Blog by Amy Laboda | Penny R. Hamilton, PhD, will be inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame at a luncheon banquet at 11 a.m. Oct. 16 inside the Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum  in Denver.  For longer than 20 years, Dr. Hamilton has been an  ...

B-17 rekindles veterans' memories - Reading Eagle | Warren A. Fisher knew better than to get too attached to the B-17 Flying Fortresses he served on as a waist gunner during World War II. The bombers took so much fire as they worked to cripple the factories that powered the German war machine that ...

In His Name - Vintage Wings of Canada | Certainly, the most spectacular things about Vintage Wings of Canada are the exquisitely restored and meticulously maintained vintage aircraft of the collection. Pilots love and live to fly them, veterans and younger generations flock to see them in the air and men and women are trained and dedicated to maintain them. But they are, in the end, just machines. Cold steel, aluminum and fabric artifacts that, though they are operated in flying condition, need a soul to fire their hearts, to ignite passions, to tell stories and to continue in important and valued work.  A soul is not something they are equipped with at the factory. We cannot order the part, find it on eBay, mill spirit from a block of steel or pump it in liquid form into the fuel tanks. Their souls come from the men who fly them now, and more so from the men ...

F-106 Delta Dart - 58-0787 Pilotless Landing from www.f-106deltadart.com | F-106 Delta Dart Ultimate Fighter Interceptor of the FIS with photo galleries, history, displays, William Tell, drones, boneyard ...

Photos: Gunfighter Skies 2011 from Air Combat Command - Top ACC Stories

1978 Harrier T.4 road test......... from PPRuNe Forums by D John | Hi, I found this December 1978 Autocar 'AutoTest' on the Harrier T.4 'a nippy two seater for the ...

During SciFest from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | NASA Astronaut Dr. Sandra Magnus will speak at the SciFest St. Louis October 22, 10-11a.m., at the St. Louis Science Center.  On July 21, 2011, Magnus returned on the Shuttle Atlantis from the 135th and final mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program, a mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station. We are proud to welcome our local hero -- born in Belleville, IL, and a graduate of  ...

NASA Invites Virginia Students to Become 2011-2012 Aerospace Scholars from PR Newswire: Aerospace/Defense | HAMPTON, Va., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Are you looking for an experience that is out of this world? Planning a mission to Mars and gaining college credit are just two perks high school juniors in Virginia can experience through the Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology...

Dream is over for Virgin Galactic space tourist - KEPR CBS 19 | After waiting seven years to fly aboard Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceline, Walton gave up on the dream and asked for a $200,000 ticket refund on his 75th birthday this past spring.  Walton, who was among the first 100 customers to sign up, is not as spry as he used to be, and he's concerned about the project delays.  "This was a decision I wish I didn't have to make," he said recently. But "it was time."...

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Penny Hamilton of Grand County to be inducted into Coloroado Aviation Hall of Fame - Sky Hi Daily News | Her other memberships include: the National Aeronautic Association, National Association of Flight Instructors, National 99s and Colorado 99s, Spirit of Flight Center & Museum, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, and Women in Aviation ...

HeavyMetalJetVid - YouTube | Initial clips from flying with the Heavy Metal Jet Team (Jerry "Jive" Kerby, Dale "Snort" Snograss, Jared "Rook" Isaacman, L.M. "Lunar" Sawyer, etc) in Titusville and Cocoa Beach, FL 11-1-10 ... Performing in Georgia this weekend

The Breitling Fleet Flies in Formation in the Heart of Switzerland from PR Newswire: Airlines/Aviation | A spectacular flight above the Lake Lucerne, at the heart of Switzerland, featured a gathering of the essential components of the Breitling "fleet", with the seven L-39C Albatros planes composing the fabulous Breitling Jet Team...

Nellis air show poses little risk to spectators, spokesman says - Las Vegas Review-Journal | F-16 Fighting Falcons with the US Air Force Thunderbirds perform during last year's Aviation Nation air show at Nellis Air Force Base....

Thorite Helps put Disabled Aerobatic Pilot in a Spin - Process & Control Today |This year John has been training in France with internationally acclaimed Red Bull Air Race pilot Nicolas Ivanoff. His successes include a 3rd place in an Advanced Aerobatics competition at Elvington, leading to his selection for the British Team with ...

Flying the “Spirit of Tuskegee” Part III from AirSpace by The National Air and Space Museum | This piece is a follow up to the posts below, in which I describe my experience flying a PT-13
Stearman that was used to train Tuskegee Airmen during WWII, from Moton Field, Alabama to Andrews AFB. This  aircraft ...

Full-time pilots enjoy flying as hobby - Mywesttexas.com: Life
Even though Lance Sommers' job requires him to fly planes regularly, he can't help but grin as he starts up the engine of a North American SNJ.  The "old planes" parked in the Commemorative Air Force's hangar fulfill a childhood dream for Sommers, who took his first flight from Andrews to Seminole the day after he was discharged from the hospital as a newborn. He grew up in a flying family; his two grandfathers and father all had piloting licenses. Planes have been a part of his life as long as he can remember. ...

The pilot with the smoking gun from Letters from Flyover Country by Bob Collins | There aren't a lot of people in the world who have been war heroes, created a high-flying business, and uttered the words that would bring down a presidency. Ken Dahlberg was one of them.  His obituary is tucked quietly in the Star Tribune today.  As a World War II fighter pilot (Barry Goldwater was one of his flight instructors) , Dahlberg was one of the war's "aces," with 14 1/2 "victories." He won the Distinguished Service Cross for leading a flight of 16 P-47 Thunderbolts against 70 German Messerschmitts, shooting down four of them. He was shot down three times and ...

Unfinished work - Ken Dahlberg died today from WWII & Korean Conflict Airplane Profiles by
JSM | Ken Dahlberg - entrepreneur, leader and WW2 fighter pilot died today.  He was 95 years of age
and ended a life of accomplishment that few people will ever approach.  When I heard the news this morning, my first thought was to hurry up and post the finished work of his P-47 fighter. But I think I'll wait - there's an ironic lesson to be had.  My experience with the man was momentary.  Years ago, Joe Foss suggested I call him, gave me his phone number...and I made the dial.  Ken and I talked for maybe ten minutes and I made plans to get in ...

Remembering the Korean War at Duxford - Hertfordshire Mercury | B-17 Flying Fortress Sally B. Photo copyright Imperial War Museum The Korean War (25 June 1950 to armistice signed 27 July 1953) was the first major conflict in which jet aircraft sought air superiority alongside the final-generation propeller-driven ...

Such Men as These from Moose Peterson Aviation Photography | The Able Dog, A-1 Skyraider first flew in 1945, too late for WWII but around for major action in Korea and Vietnam. This muscle fighter/bomber though a single seat, single engine aircraft could carry half the load of the B-17. This behemoth of an aircraft has received very little glory though it has very much...

Seattle: Dreams take wing in aviation capital - seattlepi.com |... Now, 50 years later, visitors can stand on the steps of that presidential plane, docked at the Museum of Flight just a few yards from where Kennedy landed, and contemplate how the world has - and hasn't -  changed.  It's just one aviation attraction in a city where gray skies have never dissuaded innovators from ...

Long Beach Aviation Friends Meeting Next Wednesday at 630p from The Cranky Flier by CF | ... For those who aren’t familiar with the group (and that’s probably just about every single one of you), the goals are to inform people of the history of aviation and the Long Beach Airport, to keep people informed on ...

NEW VIDEO: Seven VLs and Six STOs from Ares by Amy Butler | Two days into the ship trails on the Navy's USS Wasp amphibious ship, F-35 tail number BF-2 has performed seven vertical landings and six short takeoffs, according to a program official. ...

“Over the top.” Nice inverted self-portrait from the... from You like airplanes, too?

Green Flight Challenge Winners from CAFE Foundation Blog by Dean Sigler | Monday, October 3 was the second day of Nobel Prize announcements, but also marked the Green Flight Challenge Expo, sponsored by Google and staged under the control tower on Moffett Field, home of NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, California.  The four airplanes that flew in the Challenge at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma Country Airport in...

Young Eagles Flight Rally comes to AL on Saturday - Albert Lea Tribune |
Area young people ages 8-17 will have a chance to take to the skies on Saturday as Experimental Aircraft Association Vintage Chapter 13 hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally at the Albert Lea Municipal Airport. The rally is part of the EAA Young Eagles ...

'Young Eagles' flights for kids return Oct. 8 at WW airport - News-Reporter | Wilkes County kids will once again feel the joy of flight as volunteer pilots come to Washington- Wilkes Airport this Saturday....

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Trojan Horsemen Pilot Jack "Flash" Mangan Killed in Saturday Crash Performed at Scott AFB Airshow in 2008 from The Aero Experience | John W. Mangan II, Trojan Horsemen Alternate Wing pilot, was killed yesterday at a performance at the Blue Ridge Airshow at the Martinsburg Air National Guard base in West Virginia.  His Trojan Horsemen biography mentions that Mangan was a graduate of the USAF Academy, spent 13 years active duty as an ...

Son: W.Va. air show pilot put safety first - msnbc.com | The pilot of a post-World War II plane that crashed into a runway and exploded during a West Virginia air show was a passionate flyer and Air Force veteran who always put safety first, the man's son said Sunday.  ...

140581 – T-28C by warbirdcentral | ... In Memory of  Jack “Flash“ Mangan ...

Local air show announcer talks Reno ... -  Fox19 News

Former Snowbirds lead interviewed by CTV - CTV News

Heavy Metal Jet Team - Memphis Air Show FB | Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the Airshow this weekend! A special thanks to all of our sponsors, vendors, & volunteers. Without the community's support the Airshow wouldn't be possible. We hope everyone enjoyed the show & are as excited as we are about being able to benefit 3 amazing United Way agencies!!!!

Ocean City Airshow Brings Pilots, Families and Spectators Together - Patch.com | Flying in Ocean City's Aerobatic Airshow is demanding, but then so is watching the almost three-hour performance from the ground while knowing your spouse is screaming by overhead, sometimes upside down, at speeds approaching 400 ...

EAA 1929 Ford Trimotor Event Will Offer Something for Everyone September 22-25 from The Aero Experience

Stearman C3B at the Poplar Grove Airport - YouTube | Rich Davidson flies Ron Alexander's rare 1928 Stearman C3B at the Poplar Grove Airport....we had a Blast!

Pensacola Beach. Blue Angels Air Show by jojojoana | EXCITED!! That was the word when LY told me that we are going to see the Blue Angels perform. I’ve heard SO much about them, especially LY had sent me photos of him going to the air shows and all in the past. ...

2011 Dayton Air Show by Fr. Ted | ... And there is a fair amount of patriotism and pride in being American. ... [pictured left]

Warbird Central:  More classic warbird pictures posted

Pilot: Nicholas Jorgensen was flying the plane on a training mission when it ... - Daily Mail | Over the weekend, a team of aeroplane experts and archaeologists uncovered the remains of a B-17 Flying Fortress which crashed on a site near Blakesley on October 11, 1944. Among the hundreds of finds the group discovered were numerous bullets, ...
   
Prisoner of War recaps service, life after war - Dothan Eagle | His hands shake a little when he gets ahead of himself and misses some of the details about his 21st mission, when the B-17 “Silver Dollar” in which he was flying was shot down over Berlin. But the tears don't start falling until he remembers being ...

Formation flight Sunday from Planeshots | More here: Vulcans, and more ...

The importance of Close Air Support from Defence Aviation | Close air support is an air operation executed against hostile targets in close proximity to friendly forces. To carry out a successful CAS mission, air force needs to maintain tactical air superiority over the area of operation or complete air supremacy over hostile territory. A CAS aircraft may either be a fixed wing aircraft or a rotary wing aircraft. The most modern ground attack aircrafts   ...

F-104G Starfighter former Taiwan Air Force is almost ready to fly in the U.S. - Cavok | The Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum , located in Hillsboro, Oregon, in 2006 acquired a former Lockheed F-104G Starfighter, which had been disabled Air Force Taiwan. The museum's staff moved the fighter aircraft for the U.S., and then were initiated to bring the aircraft to flight condition. ...

Catalina seaplane case for Rathmines - Newcastle Herald | A RESTORED Catalina seaplane is planned to be displayed at an open-air museum at the former Rathmines RAAF seaplane base. Lake Macquarie City Council has completed a $60000 feasibility study, which found a ...

The De Havilland D.H. 114 Heron – a bigger, better Dove from Shortfinals's Blog | When the Brabazon Committee published its recommendations for the shape of British post-WW2 civil aviation, they envisaged a small ‘feeder liner’ to service the needs of ‘hub and spoke’ airports; the winning design for the Type VB class of aircraft turned out to be the De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove, an eight-seater, powered by two De Havilland Gipsy Queen engines, which first few in September, 1945. There seemed to be a natural market for a ‘stretched Dove’, to act as a small airliner...

Rough Riders - Air & Space | Five bushplanes and the places only they can fly.

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum and Gateway Eagles Team Up to Inspire Youth to Pursue Math & Science Through Aviation from The Aero Experience | The Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum teamed up with Gateway Eagles of St. Louis to provide a flight experience for about 100 children and teens this weekend.  The Gateway Eagles, an organization that serves the minority community of St. Louis to encourage the pursuit of careers in aviation and related  ...

Fly-in breakfast raises funds for scholarship - Northern Star Online | The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) refused to let Sunday's rain spoil its fly-in breakfast. As is "aviation tradition," EAA Chapter 241 President Dan Thurnau and Vice President Kevin Frank, along with other EAA members and their children, ...

Night Rocket Launch at the Tucson Aerobatic Shootout - Arizona Reporter | The Southern Arizona Rocketry Association (SARA) is excited to announce that it will hold its annual October Night Launchin conjunction with the 2011 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout on Saturday, October 8th, from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the TIMPA(Tucson ...

2011 CIAS Review by www.AirShowsReview.com

Mother Nature hasn’t cooperated much when it comes to the annual Canadian International Air Show lately. The weather was a deciding factor this year too when it came to flying. But despite the hazy, overcast and foggy skies that varied over the air show days, so did the temperatures from hot (close to 40C with humidity factored in) and very humid, to windy and almost chilly (15C on Monday). The three day air show found satisfaction in the hearts of the enthusiasts who were present.

There were several highlights this year at the CIAS. By far, with its first time visit to Canada, the MV-22B Osprey from the US Marines Corps was the pinnacle. This was followed by the A-10 West Demo Team of the USAF from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, and the Heavy Metal Jet Team, who were in Toronto for the first time too. Maj. General Stephen L. Hoog, USAF, Commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw AFB, S.C., was present on Sunday.

From the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Shawinigan participated in some fast maneuvering to thrill the crowds, and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 Demo Team as well as the Snowbirds showed off their wings, weather permitting. On Saturday due to severe storms and lightning, the Snowbirds were unable to take off from Pearson International airport. The much anticipated Skyhawks parachute team cancelled their jump for the event too, but the crowds were compensated by several fly-bys by the CP-140 Aurora.

There were several civilian performers. Among them: Mike Wiskus, Pete McLeod, and Rick Volker, as well as the Air Cadets. The historical Lancaster bomber from Hamilton made an appearance during the air show.

CIAS is a waterfront air show as part of the Canadian National Exhibition, and technically it is a free event, even if you do not buy tickets to the Ex, as one can see the air show from the parks along the lakeshore of Ontario. There are no static displays available for the general public. For photography, the lighting condition is very far from ideal. You are shooting into the sun all day if there is sunlight, so in essence, a cloudy day or days are preferable for photographers.

Over all the show was good, and seemed to be better organized than in the past several years. I would like to thank Colleen Swider, Manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations, and her staff for their hospitality.

See additional air show reviews, and download latest issue of The Magazine, by AirShowsReview from here.

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Patty Wagstaff’s Second Act  from Air & Space Magazine - An airship superstar adds firefighting to her repertoire…

Rob Davies talks about bailing out of Mustang Big Beautiful Doll at Flying Legends on Sunday www.itv.com

HAI Announces first-ever HELI-CENTER™ at EAA AirVenture - Helicopter Association International | HAI is pleased to announce the first-ever HELI-CENTER™ at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. from July 25-31, 2011. This 'Hub of Vertical Flight,' located directly across from the flight line, is the perfect place for thousands of fixed-wing pilots and ...

Oshkosh Bound? Sporty's Has an App for That – and it's Free - AMTOnline.com | The official EAA AirVenture 2011 Fly-In App is available for both Apple devices (iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch) and Android devices (phones and tablets) and includes everything show-goers need, from maps to guides to schedules to even late-breaking news. ...

Civilian-owned aerobatic jet team wows crowds - Post-Tribune | The five-ship, aerobatic, civilian-owned jet team is based in Lancaster, Pa. Jerry “Jive” Kerby, a lieutenant colonel now retired from the US Air Force, is the team leader and also is referred to as “Metal One.” He took some time out of the team's busy ...

Civil Air Patrol involved in air show - St. Augustine Record | St. Augustine Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron 173 along with members of squadrons from Cecil Field and Craig Field played a big role in the success of the recent St. Augustine Air Show held at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport. ...

Countdown to Snowbirds arrival is on! – CFTKTV | On August fourth the iconic Snowbirds will take over Prince Rupert harbour to perform a spectacular aerial show. The festivities will begin at 3-O'clock at the Rotary Waterfront Park and will include food vendors,and entertainment. ...

Mayor Kiss OKs air show for Burlington; concerns remain - BurlingtonFreePress.com | The US Air Force Thunderbirds put on a show over Lake Champlain at Waterfront Park in Burlington in 2006. / Free Press file photo Qualified by concerns over air pollution and a perceived military endorsement, Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss today approved an ...

City chooses promoter to organize air show next spring - Baltimore Sun - The City Commission unanimously chose Lauderdale Air Show, run by B. Lilley Inc., the group that puts on the Cocoa Beach show. They also rejected a claim by the other group of promoters, Air Lauderdale, that they had an ...

An amazing piece of flying!  from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | Yesterday an Antonov An-24 transport aircraft belonging to the Russian airline Angara ditched in the River Ob near Strezhevoy after a fire started in its port engine. The aircraft that crashed is shown below in happier times…

WWII fighter pilot part of D-Day Memorial's Family Day - New Era Progress | By Staff The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will host a Family Day on Saturday with World War II veterans and living history displays. William B. Overstreet, a WWII fighter pilot who flew his plane under the Eiffel Tower, will be on hand, ...

The Navy’s last Marlin — Martin P5M walkaround  from Travel for Aircraft | Martin’s last design in a long history of flying boats was the P5M Marlin, later redesignated to the SP-5 Marlin. She served for nearly two decades from 1951 through the 1960s, flying missions in the Vietnam War aiding in the detection and  tracking of military shipping from North Vietnam to South Vietnam…

Aero Club hears ideas to counter pilot shortage  from Kansas.com: Aviation by MOLLY MCMILLIN | Flight training is one of the biggest concerns for Craig Fuller, head of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.  In the past 15 years, the number of pilots has dropped from about 800,000 to about 600,000. Airlines are worried about how to fill the pipeline, he said.  Fuller spoke Tuesday to about 175 people at the Wichita Aero Club's monthly luncheon at the Wichita Airport Hilton.  Read more

Episode 155 – Bryce Soars  from Airplane Geeks Podcast by thegeeks@airplanegeeks.com (Airplane Geeks)  Guest Bryce Kujat has been flying since 1999 with about 6000 hours, including night cargo along the Gulf Coast in a C-310 and BE-58. He’s flown Lear 35, Caravans in Africa, experimental Navy surveillance aircraft, and charter in the Caribbean. Bryce holds a glider commercial and instructor license and he flys with the Cleveland Soaring Society. Bryce now flies low level atmospheric research aircraft over the Pacific Ocean for the Naval Postgraduate School.  The week’s aviation news…

QuickPic: Unbelievable! Hot Air Balloon Aerobatics?  by Martt |  I love things that fly, and I love them even more if they're somewhere between kinda quirky and very quirky. So this upside down hot air balloon is pretty high on my list of cool flying machines! No, it's not really inverted, you can see the real basket hanging out the bottom (top?) - and the basket at the top is just a dummy. Pretty clever work by Cameron Balloons a few years back for German industrial company Festo…

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Heavy Metal Jet Team is Expanding and Recruiting Pilots and Crew Members - North America’s newest civilian jet team is adding more jets and is looking for additional pilots and crew members for the remainder of the 2011 air show season and 2012. | Clinton, NJ (July 11, 2011) – Heavy Metal Jet Team, the North American air show circuit’s newest aerobatic jet team sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc (UBC), is already expanding its fleet of aircraft. The team currently flies with a five-ship of L-39’s, but it will soon be bringing its T-33 as well as a MiG-17 as solo demos and into the full team act.  With the return of the T-33 and the addition of the MiG-17, the team is currently recruiting Pilots and Maintenance Crew Members…  

Volunteers sought to work on Capital Airshow in September - Sacramento Bee | A volunteer rally for people interested in assisting with this year's California Capital Airshow will be held Wednesday evening in Rancho Cordova. People age 18 and older are sought to volunteer their time working at the air show, ...

FlyingFilm.co.uk  from http://www.flyingfilm.co.uk/  Here’s my close-up clip of P-51 ‘Big Beautiful Doll, piloted by former owner Rob Davies, being caught by the wingtip of the Skyraider owned by Jean Baptiste Salis.  After quickly regaining control Rob bails out at a pretty low altitude and the French pilot does a great job in getting back with a few feet missing from his wingtip…

Douglas gets you home  from Airline Pilot Central Forums by georgetg | Built like a tank, Douglas gets you home:

Locals Still Flying High About Air Show - NBC Miami | Last month, the return of the aerial stunts the last week of April appeared to be a sure thing, but now a dogfight between two competing air show producers could ground it. Tuesday, the city commission is expected to make a decision. ...

Tall Ships set sail from Greenock - BBC News | Before that crews and visitors will be treated to a flypast by the Red Arrows. The ships, which have spent four days moored at James Watt dock, are heading to Shetland for the next stage of the Tall Ships Races 2011. About 120000 visitors turned out to ...

The Adventures of Dani Canuck: Making Aviation History Sexy: The 2011 CAHS Conference  from http://www.danicanuck.com/   Aviation history - indeed history in general - is often seen as a little dull by the general public. While there are those who love lists of dates, facts, and might even have a footnote fetish like I do, most people do not. I think most of us do like humour, gripping stories, and special events that highlight the adventure and romance of of bygone eras…

Warbird Radio Presents – 100 Years of US Naval Aviation – Episode 2  from WarbirdRadio.com by Matt | WARBIRD RADIO PRESENTS – Join us as we celebrate 100 years of US Naval Aviation history and look back on this amazing century of flight.  Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Curator of Modern Military Aviation, Dik Daso walks us through some of the historic Japanese airplanes in their collection.  To truly understand US Naval [...]

Vintage WWII planes special to man who flew one - KSN-TV | Most considered it the toughest flying of WWII. Those bombers flew into the teeth of German fighter plans and cannon fire from the ground that brought down many of the planes and the men in them. “I never gave it that much thought,” says Gallaway. ...

Wings Of Freedom Tour – KAKE | A P-51 Mustang, a B-24 Liberator, and a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress will fly in for the tour. Each plane is fully restored and still flying 6 decades after they were made. The tour is a chance for Kansans to see the planes and meet the men who flew ...

Darth Vader balloon to make debut this year at Great Reno Balloon Race  from Latest news updates from RGJ.com | An 86-foot-tall balloon of Darth Vader’s helmet will be one of the new special shapes at this year’s Great Reno Balloon Race on its 30th anniversary…

Young Eagles Event at Camdenton Memorial Airport - Lakenewsonline.com | Kids of all ages earned their flight wings at a Young Eagles event held at the Camdenton Memorial Airport on Saturday, July 9. The event was an opportunity for kids of all ages to get an up-close-and-personal look at the small aircraft that flies in ...

Heavy Metal Jet Team is Expanding and Recruiting Pilots and Crew Members

North America’s newest civilian jet team is adding more jets and is looking for additional pilots and crew members for the remainder of the 2011 air show season and 2012.

Clinton, NJ (July 11, 2011) – Heavy Metal Jet Team, the North American air show circuit’s newest aerobatic jet team sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc (UBC), is already expanding its fleet of aircraft. The team currently flies with a five-ship of L-39’s, but it will soon be bringing its T-33 as well as a MiG-17 as solo demos and into the full team act.  With the return of the T-33 and the addition of the MiG-17, the team is currently recruiting Pilots and Maintenance Crew Members. 

“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to expand the number of jets we bring to shows during our first season with Heavy Metal Jet Team,” states Team Lead and Pilot Lt. Colonel Jerry “Jive” Kerby, USAF (ret.).  Kerby continues, “However, with the expansion of assets comes the need to continue to recruit the most talented pilots to fly the aircraft and the best maintenance crew members to keep them flying.”

The aircraft used by the team are owned by JDI Holdings, LLC and will be based in Pennsylvania and Florida.  Kerby, who is also the Warbird Manager for JDI Holdings, will be accepting resumes from qualified candidates via email at jive@heavymetaljetteam.com

The criteria for pilots include being available for a minimum of 15 air show weekends (Thursday – Sunday) per year at multiple locations in North America.  All pilots applying must possess a minimum Level 2 (250’) Statement of Aerobatic Competency in solo and formation jet aerobatics.  Pilots with recent formation jet team experience, military flying experience, and a type-rating in L-39 aircraft are preferred. Responsibilities will vary with team requirements and needs.

The maintenance crew member criteria also includes being available for a minimum of 15 air show weekends (Thursday – Sunday) per year at multiple locations in North America.  Preferred skills include a degree in Aviation or related field with a minimum of two years experience in Aviation, an A&P License, and military aircraft maintenance experience.  Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, prepping, fueling, launching, and recovering demonstration jets during air show weekends.

For those interested in applying, please send resumes and a letter of interest via email to Lt. Colonel Jerry Kerby, USAF (ret) at jive@heavymetaljetteam.com.  Please no phone calls. 

Heavy Metal Jet Team is a dynamic five-ship jet team fully sponsored for 2011 by United Bank Card. To inquire about the booking the team and for more information about Heavy Metal Jet Team, please contact LM Sawyer at 813-964-6259 or lunar@heavymetaljetteam.com 

United Bank Cardis a premier payment and transaction processing organization based out of Hampton, New Jersey.  As founder and CEO, Jared Isaacman has led United Bank Card from a fledgling start-up in his parent’s basement ten years ago, to a 10 billion dollar payment processing company serving business owners around the nation. Ranked by the Nilson Report as one of the largest payment processors in the United States, United Bank Card currently handles the merchant accounts for over 130,000 business locations. It is consistently recognized as a leader in innovation, United Bank Card is a five-time consecutive Inc. 500 company (2005-2009) and was ranked on Deloitte’s 2008 “Technology Fast 50” list.   For more information on United Bank Card please visit www.unitedbankcard.com.

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Ocean City Air Show To Host Nation's Only Stunt Helicopter - WAMU | June 10, 2011 - In Maryland, this weekend's Ocean City Air Show is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators to watch military and civilian airplanes, jet teams, and skydivers, but one of the most unusual acts is a helicopter that does ...

B-2 Stealth Bomber Highlights Ocean City Air Show - CBS | ... On Saturday, there will be flyovers and demonstrations from a variety of aircraft, including the B-2 stealth bomber and the F-18 Super Hornet. ...

PRAIRIE Air Show® 2011: Performers 2011 from www.prairieair.org | Heavy Metal Jet Team is a five-ship aerobatic civilian-owned jet team fully sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc (UBC) for its first year. With four L-39’s and one T-33 all in the Arctic camouflage paint scheme, the Lancaster, PA based Heavy Metal Jet Team will be an exciting addition to the PNC Air Show 2011. ...

Pilots and planes of all stripes take flight at Andrews Air Force Base - Washington Times | John Klatt practices an acrobatic maneuver over Manassas, Va. The Air National Guard pilot is part of this weekend's Joint Service Open House and Airshow at Andrews Air Force Base. The Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron and the Army ...

Air Force performances will take to skies Saturday at Hemet-Ryan Air Show - Southwest Riverside News Network | Several thousands of aircraft aficionados are expected to take off to Hemet-Ryan Airport this weekend to catch a glimpse of aerobatic prowess. The US Air Force Heritage Flight will showcase modern fighter aircraft ...

B-25 Now On Show from Classic Aviation Worldwide | The Flying Heritage Collection has put it's newly painted B-25J Mitchell on display following it's restoration. Painted in the wartime colours and design of the 490th Bomb Squadron, this aircraft is a tribute to Arnold Spielberg, the father of film legend Steven Spielberg. Arnold was a member of the 490th Squadron during the war.  A flying display is planned for July 16th 2011 at the FHC's free Fly Day.

Engine failure forces B-25 to cancel appearances in Fargo and Oakes, ND - In-Forum | FARGO – An engine failure has forced the Commemorative Air Force to cancel appearances of its World War II B-25 bomber “Miss Mitchell” at the 125th celebration in Oakes this weekend and at the Fargo Air Museum next week, said Fran Brummund, ...

DeFuniak Springs first Marvel of Flight Fly In this Saturday from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | Organizers say that 2,000 people and 40 pilots are expected Saturday at the first Marvel of Flight Fly-in at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport-54J.  The event, initially inspired by another airport's fly-in, was created to help foster tourism in Northwest Florida. ...

'Lt. Dan' flies high from Air Combat Command - ACC Headlines | Even though he has been a strong military supporter and philanthropist, most remember Gary Sinise by his award-winning role as Lieutenant Dan Taylor, who he played in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump."  The Blue Island, Ill., native visited Team Beale June 6-9 to document the capabilities of the U-2 Dragon Lady and meet with Airmen to boost morale.   ...

Boeing to Show Off All its Toys at Paris Air Show from NYCAviation.com | With less than two weeks until the 2011 Paris Air Show, Boeing announced this week that it will be displaying five aircraft to show off to potential customers and fans: the 787 Dreamliner, the 747-8 Freighter, the 747-8 Intercontinental, a 737-800 with the new Sky Interior, and a 777-200LR. ...

Aviation Stories for June 10, 2011 from aroundthepattern.com | ... But that was about all I found this week. On the other hand, there was plenty going on out at the Reno-Stead Airport this week.  It seems that another group is attempting to make a film about the Reno Air Races. This one will be an IMAX movie, titled Air Racers, Forces of Flight 3D is supposed to be released in September of this year  ... [w/photos and video]

We are hard at work preparing for the upcoming 2011 races... - Rare Bear Air Racing Team [photos]

C. Ore. aviation company builds planes from kits - Washington Examiner | They plan to showcase the engine at the Reno Air Races in a plane flown by test pilot Dave Morss, who has competed in more air races than any other pilot, according to the website for Sport Class Air Racing. Fibercraft makes prototypes for companies ...

Civil War history: Gasbags & Lincoln at Air & Space Museum - Washington Times | VIENNA, Va, June 10, 2011 — On June 11, 1861 Thaddeus Lowe sat down with President Abraham Lincoln. On the White House lawn was Lowe's "gas ballon," the Enterprise. Lowe was competing for the contract to provide balloon aeronautics to aid in the war ...

Balloon from AF.mil Photos | Thaddeus Lowe's balloon, Enterprise, is inflated in Cincinnati in 1861. Mr. Lowe demonstrated the balloon for President Abraham Lincoln. (Courtesy photo/Smithsonian Institution)

Flying Tigers Museum, the Flying Tigers Museum in Chongqing - Flying Tigers News | ... General Joseph Warren Stilwell’s former residence in Chongqing has now been converted to the General Joseph W. Stilwell Museum in his honor. The museum began to be opened to the public in 1991.  General Joseph W Stilwell contributed a lot to China’s successful flight against the Japanese aggression. On October 19, 1944, Stilwell was recalled from his command by President Franklin D. Roosevelt partly due to the power struggle over the China Theater that appeared between Stilwell, Chennault, and Chiang Kai-Shek. Especially his blunt confrontation with Chiang finally led to Chiang’s determination to have Stilwell recalled to the United States. ...

“View from atop the mast of the private yacht Freydis as... from x planes | Click the link or the picture, they've done some homework on this one!

'Miracle on the Hudson' jet arrives at museum - msnbc.com | The plane that made a miraculous landing on the Hudson River two years ago has arrived in Charlotte, where it will be displayed in a museum.  The flatbed truck carrying the 120-foot-long fuselage of US Airways flight 1549 arrived at midday Friday.  ...

Model airplane history-maker Maynard Hill dies at the age of 85 By Emma Brown | Maynard Hill, a designer of model airplanes who secured a spot in aviation history in 2003 when one of his creations flew 1,882 miles across the Atlantic Ocean on less than a gallon of fuel, died June 7 of prostate cancer at his home in Silver Spring. He was 85. ...

Three Dornier Do 26 flying boats were ordered by Deutsche Luft... from x planes | ... Seeadler lies there to this day. ... story and credits

Man versus plane: Plane Pull Challenge takes off - Global Regina | The second annual Plane Pull Challenge, hosted by the United Way, was held in Kelowna on Friday. The fundraiser pits community groups against one another to pull a plane, a Convair 5800, 20 feet across the tarmac in the fastest time possible. ...

The Ultimate Father's day Gift for Your Dad! - KONP.COM 1450 | A once in a lifetime experience on a Wings of Freedom B-17 Flying Fortress on Monday morning, June 20th. To qualify please, submit a personal essay not to exceed 250 words explaining "Why I Love My Dad". Entries must be delivered in person or mailed ...

Take Dad soaring over York County for Father's Day - The York Dispatch | Father's Day weekend in York County holds a wealth of possibilities for dads who like to tinker with machinery or who once dreamed of piloting their own planes. But there's no need to make Mom and the kids feel left out; both the Aviation Days and the Father's Day Fly-In events promise fun for the whole family.  ...

Plane Camp Teaches Kids About Aviation - KFGO | More than a dozen kids showed up to the Fargo Air Museum today, as the first session of the summer 2011 plane camp took off. Kids used everyday items -- such as leaf blowers and balloons -- to understand the complexities of flight. ...