Video: LiveAirShowTV Will Take YOU To The Reno Air Races! (+ Precious Metal DeskTop Pix) · 
Updated NAHI entries * NAHI | Here is the latest—it’s always subject to change. The Yale and the P-51 dropped out, but we added another Stinson. Can’t believe it’s almost ‘time’!
The annual Fly-in and Car Show is Saturday at Hunt Field Airport in Lander - County 10 | (Lander, Wyo.) – The Annual Fly-in and Car Show is scheduled for September 6 at the Hunt Field Airport in Lander, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with FREE admission. Start the day with a pancake breakfast ($5), and then view the antique and experimental planes plus a collection of antique and muscle cars...
Cleveland hosts first UAS air show; will Dayton follow? - Dayton Business Journal (blog) | ...Several companies involved in the unmanned systems business came together to show off what their craft could do at the Cleveland National Air Show, which was headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team....
World War II-era plane at Salisbury airport - Delmarva Daily Times | The plane, built in 1944 and nicknamed the "Sentimental Journey," has been at the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport since Mondayand will be there until the morning of Monday, Sept. 8, when the crew will make its way to the next destination, said loadmaster Pat Beals....
Hannes Arch* GoPro Video | Video of the Day! Red Bull Air Force pilot Hannes Arch takes us on a wild ride over the beautiful landscape of the Austrian Alps...
Fall Home School Day set for Oct. 6 * National Museum of the USAF Top Stories | Home school students can explore the world's largest aviation museum and learn about aviation history and STEM topics during Fall Home School Day on Oct. 6 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force....
The Navy’s X-47B Compled Its Final Test Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt * WarbirdRadio.com | WARBIRD RADIO – The Navy’s X-47B completed its final test aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Aug. 24 and returned to its home base at Naval Air Station Patuxent River after eight days at sea. According to a recent news release, the X-47B flew in the carrier pattern with manned aircraft for the first time […]
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Preview clip of National Aviation Heritage Invitational * NAHI / LiveAirShowTV | Here is our 
annual preview of the planes participating in the National Aviation Heritage Invitational during the Reno Air Races. To date we have 30 planes entered. (list will be mailed shortly)…..some are returning participants, and former winners. Two planes do stand out in the field. The first is the 1933 Lockheed Vega DL-1 Special. It is the last Metal Vega of the ten that Lockheed Built. The second is the Moss QED, Gee Bee Replica. You probably saw this plane in Oshkosh. It will be in Reno, and only eligible for the People's Choice Award, since it is replica, and not a restoration. Winners in each class, as well as the overall winner, receiving the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy will be handed out on Sunday morning, Sept. 14th.
Wisian to be airshow marshal at Heart of Texas Airshow · General Aviation News | WACO, Texas — The Heart Of Texas Airshow will take to the skies Saturday, Sept. 27, at Texas State Technical College airport. Serving as air show marshal will be Major General Kenneth Wisian, the Deputy Adjutant General-Air for Texas and Commander of the Texas Air National Guard....
Warbirds Over Tulsa set for takeoff this weekend - Tulsa World | The monumental tapestry triptych by Marc Chagall, hanging in the State Hall of the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, hints at some of the artist's own memories, including from his childhood in Vitebsk, Russia. But these float among images of Jewish history: of Moses with his tablets, of David with his harp. Images of wandering and vulnerability: a village burned, a dead body surrounded by six candles, standing in for 6 million. Images of return and security: pioneers, soldiers and a new flag among the nations.
20 aerobatic shots from the 2014 Air Show in Toronto * blogTO (blog) | toronto air show The 65th running of the Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) on Toronto's waterfront featured a selection of military and civilian aircraft taking to the skies to perform for the crowds at the Canadian National Exhibition, but, as...
Plenty of planning goes into Selfridge's Open House and Air Show - The Macomb Daily | Any military operation takes tim to plan but an open house and air show can take years. Just ask Maj. Todd Wasilewski. He’s the air operations director for the Open House and Air Show at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Sept. 6 and 7. Wasilewski works in the standardization and evaluation office, where his primary duty is that of a KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot. He’s been at Selfridge for 13 years, five of them flying the KC-130...
Women in Aviation: Misty Blues to set the stage for air show - The Macomb Daily | Misty Blues, an eight-member, all female skydiving team has the honor of opening the 2014 Open House and Air Show at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Sept. 6-7....
Barack Obama 'to land at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Air Force One ... - Gloucestershire Echo | ...Rumours abound that the President of the United States will enter the UK at RAF Fairford, flying in on the presidential Jumbo Jet Air Force One. Already several aircraft from an elite US marines unit, which are used to support presidential movement have been deployed to the Gloucestershire air base from their home base in Quantico, Virginia. And they have created much excitement in south Wales by flying what are understood to be familiarisation missions from Fairford to Cardiff and Newport and back again....
A rare stop - Lakeland Times | For Morgan Shepard, Aug. 25, 2014 will be a date he won’t soon forget. That was the day the young man from Rhinelander went for his first ride of any sort in any type of aircraft. On this day, it would be no ordinary aircraft. “Oh wow, that was fantastic!” the 22-year-old Morgan said after that ride....
FAA 'Hangar Rule' Would Hurt Historic Warbird Preservation - Jalopnik | The Federal Aviation Administration is currently seeking comments on a proposed "hangar rule" which seeks to restrict the use of hangars on airport property for the storage and maintenance of flyable aircraft. However, the nation's largest keeper of vintage planes would be put in jeopardy by the proposal....
US Air Force's secretive X-37B space plane passes 600 days in orbit - Fox News | The U.S. Air Force's mysterious unmanned space plane has winged beyond 600 days in orbit on a classified military mission that seems to have no end. The X-37B space plane is carrying out the Orbital Test Vehicle-3 (OTV-3) mission, a long-duration cruise that marks the third flight for the unpiloted Air Force spaceflight program....
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Monday, September 1, 2014
31 Participants slated for the National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
CELEBRATING 16 YEARS AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES
Stead
Airport, Reno, NV. – The most beautiful, pristine and historical aircraft have
graced the east 
end of Reno-Stead Airport for the last 16 years as contestants
in the annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational. The Invitational is held
in conjunction with the National Championship Air Races and 2014 promises to be
another tremendous year for the vintage aircraft competition.
The
Invitational gives aircraft owners and restorers the opportunity to bring their
skillfully restored aircraft to the high desert of northern Nevada and compete
for the prestigious Neil A. Armstrong
Aviation Heritage Trophy.
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| 2012 Unveiling of the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy Photo by Tad Hetu |
“We are gearing up for another outstanding event,” said Ken Perich, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational. “We are thrilled to be working closely with the Pathways to Aviation Foundation and to playing a significant role in the National Championship Air Races non-racing events.”
PERFORM AIR TO ONCE AGAIN TO BE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR THE NATIONAL AVIATION HERITAGE INVITATIONAL
Additional Trophy sponsors announced for 2014: Historic Flight Foundation, ISTAT Foundation, Pathways to Aviation (formerly Reno Air Racing Foundation) join returning sponsors Air Transport World and Air & Space Smithsonian
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
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Arch wins Red Bull Air Race in Rovinj by 0.08s - Red Bull (International) | Awesome video highlights and our top-five closest-ever finishes to mark Hannes Arch’s Croatia win. Hannes Arch really turned the tables on Paul Bonhomme at the Red Bull Air Race in Rovinj, Croatia, at the weekend. Having edged Arch by a then-closest margin of 0.337s at Abu Dhabi Corniche in round one of this year's championship just over a month ago, the Englishman had to settle for second in round two in Croatia as his Austrian rival shattered the record again on Sunday to...
It all started at an air show. Great story! * International Council of Air Shows | On January 29, 2013 while keeping any eye on his two little kids ... Thunderbird 6 (2012), Capt. Blaine Jones tells his unique story about when and why he...
Thunder Over Louisville crowd falls short of record, but officials pleased - Louisville Business First | Thunder Over Louisville officials said attendance Saturday was around 650,000 to 700,000. With a stellar weather forecast, Thunder Over Louisville’s 25th anniversary show was expected to be a big draw. It was, though a hoped-for record crowd did not materialize....
Photos: Thunder Over Louisville: Fat Albert Makes Waves over the Riverfront *The Aero Experience | Thunder Over Louisville featured the sixth appearance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron of 2014. Following an absence of military participation in airshows for much of 2013, airshow fans got a full dose of naval airpower in Louisville last weekend. A popular part of the Blue Angels performance is the appearance of the U.S. Marine Corps C-130T Hercules support aircraft, known as "Fat Albert."...
Escapes: Car show by the bay * Sacramento Bee | ... Highlights include one-of-a-kind vintage police cars, antique wooden boats and historic military aircraft, such as the P-38 Lightning, B-25 Bomber and F-4 Corsair. There will also be activities for the kids: a zip line, bungee jumping, mechanical bull ride, climbing wall and face painting are among them. Plus, live music all day, food and a special, one-time microbrew, Motorhead Ale, from Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. The show takes place April 27 from...
National Aviation Heritage Invitational celebrates Sweet 16 * General Aviation News | RENO, Nevada — The 16th annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational kicked off today with a call for applications for vintage aircraft to compete for the acclaimed National Aviation Heritage trophy. The 
Official Site - National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Only Flying B-29 Superfortress Arrived At New Home in Fort Worth - PR Web | The Commemorative Air Force’s (CAF) iconic B-29 Superfortress, FIFI, the only flying B-29 in the world, returned from her Florida tour on Monday to join the B-24, Diamond Lil, at their temporary new home in Fort Worth, Texas. The airplane arrived at the Vintage Flying Museum (VFM) at 7:30 p.m. accompanied by the famous C-45 Expeditor, Bucket of Bolts, also making Meacham International Airport its new home. The airplanes will remain there for at least a couple of years until the new CAF National Air Base location is determined and hangar space to accommodate the airplanes becomes available...
Meet Classic Racers 33 - The Dream Catchers | Pilot: Michelle Bassanesi is flying her second Air Race Classic! She is an instrument rated commercial pilot with single- and multi- engine, instrument flight instructor, advanced ground instructor and tail wheel credentials. She has 1360 hours in the air and is racing for the experience and the camaraderie...
Racing at 100ft to find who's the Easter egg * Taranaki Daily News | It'll be Boys' Own stuff when two New Plymouth jet pilots take on three Americans at high speeds and low altitude at War Birds over Wanaka this week....
Big, bad bomber: Memories, B-25 soar over Green Valley - Green Valley News | On April 10, 1944, Richard Bushong flew his 25th mission of World War II, bombing an airfield at Maldegem, Belgium, in a B-17. Seventy years later to the day, Bushong was on another mission, this time soaring over Green Valley in a North American B-25J "Mitchell" Bomber, looking down at the community he calls home...
Pioneering aviator was one of the firstmagnificent men in flying machines - Western Daily Press | The incredible bravery of a daredevil First World War pilot who coined the word "joystick" because of his ground-breaking aerial exploits has been revealed in his recently-discovered diaries. Major Robert Loraine was one of Britain's first celebrated air aces for notching up a string of flying firsts in the early days of aviation...
Flying Scotsman gets set to race his plane at 250mph.. 35 feet in the air - Scottish Daily Record | DAREDEVIL oil worker Des Hart is all geared up to take Formula One off the ground and into the sky as he prepares for the Air Race F1 in Spain, the first of its kind in Europe for more than 25 years. MEET the Lewis Hamilton of the skies – the oil worker about to take Formula One off the ground and into the clouds....
Target Rabaul by travelforaircraft | This is Bruce Gamble's final book in the Rabaul battle trilogy and shows well his 15 years of research as well as his deep understanding of its complex history. Without Gamble's work it is entirely possible this significant and incredibly long battle would be largely forgotten to most....
Park Service to retain control of Pearson Air Museum - The Columbian | The National Park Service will continue operating the Pearson Air Museum — as it has since terminating an operating agreement with the Fort Vancouver National Trust in February 2013 — after the trust decided it wasn’t financially viable to resume museum operations. The initial split stemmed from a difference of opinion on a number of issues, including what activities and exhibits should be allowed at the museum...
Solar Impulse 2 spreads its wings for the public - Gizmag | What has a wider wingspan than a 747, 
My Time: Civil Air Patrol honors pilot's 90th birthday - CapitalGazette.com | Members of the Annapolis Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol joined Col. Mary Feik to celebrate her 90th birthday in her hometown of Annapolis. Feik, who has been deeply involved with the Civil Air Patrol for over 30 years, was joined by more than 50 of her friends in this informal gathering...
Changing perceptions, growing numbers - AOPA Pilot | More than 26,000 attended Fly It Forward events held in 96 locations—including AOPA headquarters at Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md.—and pilots logged more than 1,000 hours in an ongoing effort to change perceptions that aviation is only for men. About 6 percent of all pilots are women, a number that has been stubbornly static for decades, though the efforts of Goyer and the many pilots (men and women) who fly it forward may change that...
Purdue Univ. hosts astronaut reunion * WISH TV | Purdue University held a reunion Saturday night for some astronauts who are also former Boilermakers. Seven former and current astronauts came together to talk to the public at Elliott Hall of Music. Purdue President Mitch Daniels as well as Purdue students asked the astronauts questions...
Monday, September 16, 2013
National Aviation Heritage Invitational Announces 2013 Awards to Restored Aircraft
National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees joined presenting sponsor Perform Air. in awarding the 
Grand Champion Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy to the:
1946 Beechcraft D-18S N5QQ
Owned by Matt Walker of Henderson, Nevada
Winners in other categories:
• Antique: Orville and Wilbur Wright Trophy – 1942 Interstate S-1A
Owned by Jeff and Kim Powschwatta of Kent, Washington
• Classic: Paul E. Garber Trophy – 1949 Aeronca 11-CC
Owned by Damon Duree of Oakland, California
• Military: Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold Trophy – 1945 Vickers-Armstrong Spitfire
Owned by John Sessions of Mukilteo, Washington
• Large: Howard Hughes Trophy – 1954 Grumman G-111 Albatross
Owned by Joe Duke of Jacksonville Beach, Florida
• The National Aviation Hall of Fame People’s Choice Award:
1954 Grumman G-111 Albatross, owned by Joe Duke of Jacksonville, Florida
Assisting in the trophy presentations to the winning owners were National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees Dick Rutan, Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson Herb Kelleher, R.A. Bob Hoover, Clay Lacy and Sean Tucker.
The Heritage is held in conjunction with the Reno National Championship Air Races and celebrates aviation treasures. This endeavor is a joint effort under the auspices of Perform Air., the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and the Reno Air Racing Foundation, with support from the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, Air Transport World, Airmail Greetings, Air and Space Smithsonian Magazine, LiveAirShowTV and The Perich Group.
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational encourages preservation of aviation history through the restoration of aircraft to original flying condition. The Invitational was founded in 1998. A five-member panel, including representatives of the National Air and Space Museum, judges each aircraft on its technical merit and how well it represents the aircraft early in its career. Authenticity to the original manufacturer’s condition is the “gold standard” for each plane.
More information can be found at www.heritagetrophy.org
Source: NAHI
Monday, September 24, 2012
Heritage Invitational Winners Profile
were awarded in four categories, plus the People’s Choice Award, and the Grand Champion. LiveAirShowTV covered the Invitational all during the week from arrivals, through judging and finally the awarding of trophies.Enshrinees from the National Aviation Hall of Fame, including Bob Hoover, Sean D. Tucker, Bud Anderson, Clay Lacy, and Dick Rutan were on hand to unveil the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy and to present trophies to the winners.
See the planes that won, and hear from some of the winners HERE:
Watch for more post-event coverage from the Reno Air Races as well as some fall air shows. Follow us on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook. The air show season may be winding down, but LiveAirShowTV will continue to bring fans the “Inside Story” from the world of aviation and air shows.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
2012 Air Racing Season Concludes
2012 Reno Air Races - Sunday Report Pt 1 - LiveAirShowTV | Part 1 of the Sunday Finals at the 
2012 Reno National Championship Air Races. The two fastest classes are the Jets and the Unlimiteds. Here are the highlights of the Gold Jet race, and the Silver and Gold Unlimited races.
Lucas Oil's Steve Hinton JR Wins Reno Air Races Again : Lucas Oil from Lucas Oil | Steve Hinton Jr. and Team Strega have won the Reno Races again!! It was the fifth consecutive victory and 11th win overall for Strega. SteveO and Strega covered the course in 8 minutes and 5 seconds – and average speed of 477.523 mph...
2012 a healing year for Reno Air Races - KRNV My News 4 | On the one year anniversary of the Galloping Ghost crash, this year's air races have drawn to a close. "The week has been a great week," said Reno Air Racing Association CEO Mike Houghton. "I think it's been a great healing week for many of us." While it's been a positive week in many ways, Houghton says attendance seems to be a negative...
Reno Air Races Baby!!!! by MooseWell, we went from the high of Photoshop World to the high of the Reno Air Races, talk about being fortunate! After...
Many Legends, History Makers, Thrill Masters, Record Setters, and Aviation Preservationists in Attendance to Present the NAHI 2012 Awards at the Reno Races! from Warbirdbabe's Blog by warbirdbabe | The Aviation Heritage awards were lively, fun and I’m sure exciting for the recipients of the prestigious awards, especially the inaugural recipient of the newly named Neil A. Armstrong National Aviation Heritage Invitational Trophy which was presented to Duncan Cameron of Lebanon TN for his, and Tom Westfall’s wonderful restoration of a 1944 OY-1 Consolidated Vultee Stinson. It was a privilege and honor to speak with the many Aviation Legends and Enshrinees whose individual passion for aviation has changed history and...
Video: Thrill Master, Sean D. Tucker & Legendary Test Pilot, Bob Hoover Present Heritage Awards at the Reno Races 2012 from Warbirdbabe's Blog
Photorecon Meets Dick Rutan At Reno from photorecon.net by Dave Budd | After the Unlimited Gold Heat runs at Reno on Sunday afternoon it signals the end of the racing weekend. Most of the spectators had left and some of the planes that had been entered in the National Aviation Heritage Invitational judging had already been pushed out from the barriers and were leaving. The crew from Photorecon (Joe, Dave, Julie and...
Monday, September 17, 2012
Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy Awarded
and Inaugural Recipient of the
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• 1944 OY-1 Consolidated Vultee Stinson. This splendid aircraft is owned by Duncan Cameron of Lebanon, TN. Restoration by Duncan Cameron and Tom Westfall.
Winners in other categories:
• Antique-Orville and Wilbur Wright Trophy: 1937 Stinson SR-9F – owned by Richard Rezabek of New Meadows, ID.
• Classic-Paul E. Garber Trophy: 1952 Cessna 195B. Owned by Jay Carter of Twain Harte, CA. Restoration – Factory original.
• Military-Admiral James Stockdale Trophy: 1965 Bell Helicopter UH-1H Huey. 25th Infantry Division. Owned by Mike Haus and Chris Miller of Concord, CA.
• Large-Howard Hughes Trophy: 1929 Ford Tri-Motor. Owned by John Siebold of Williams, AZ. Restored by Valle Airport, AZ.
National Aviation Hall of Fame People’s Choice Award: the 1965 Bell Helicopter UH 25th Infantry Division.
“Today in honor of a great American hero, we proudly unveiled the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage trophy,” said Ken Perich, Executive Director of the National Aviation Heritage Invitational. “We are delighted to host 23 aircraft for this year’s competition. This ‘flying museum’ is full of aviation history.”
Assisting in the trophy presentations to the winning owners were National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees Dick Rutan, Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, Herb Kelleher, R.A. ‘Bob’ Hoover, Clay Lacy and Sean Tucker. , accompanied by National Aviation Heritage Invitational Ambassador, Robert ‘Hoot’ Gibson.
The Heritage is held in conjunction with the Reno National Championship Air Races and celebrates aviation treasures. This endeavor is a joint effort under the auspices of Perform Air, the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the Reno Air Racing Foundation, with support from the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, Reno Air Racing Association, Air Transport World, Airmail Greetings, Air and Space Smithsonian Magazine, LiveAirShowTV, The Perich Group and Speed News.
The National Aviation Heritage Invitational encourages preservation of aviation history through the restoration of aircraft to original flying condition. The Invitational was founded in 1998. A five-member panel, including representatives of the National Air and Space Museum, judges each aircraft on its technical merit and how well it represents the aircraft early in its career. Authenticity to the original manufacturer’s condition is the “gold standard” for each plane.
More information can be found at www.heritagetrophy.org
Friday, September 14, 2012
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Leaders issue Air Force birthday message from Air Force Link Top Stories | Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force: As we celebrate the United States Air Force's 65th birthday, we salute all of the dedicated Airmen who serve or have served in our Nation's youngest and most innovative Service...
Air Races ceremony honors first responders to last year's crash from RGJ.com | The Reno National Championship Air Races gave an emotional thank you to the first responders to last year’s fatal crash on Thursday, recognizing more than a dozen agencies and the hundreds of people who came to the aid of the injured and their...
Videos from today's Reno air race ceremonies honoring first responders from RGJ.com
National Aviation Heritage Invitational Preview | We've updated this post (see comments) with an updated list of this years participants.
Photo Gallery: Wednesday at Reno air races from RGJ.com
Fly high at NAS Oceana air show - Daily Press | This year's lineup includes the popular Blue Angels pilots, tactical demonstrations, and parachute jumps. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday and continues at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. At 6:30 p.m. Saturday, head to the 31st Street Park for a...
Outaouais' Carol Pilon likes nothing better than hanging out on the wing of ... - Ottawa Citizen |
There's a feeling Carol Pilon gets when she's out on the wing of her 1940 Boeing Stearman, the vintage biplane she's nicknamed Royal Rhapsody, as it dives, loops, rolls and climbs through her 15-minute wingwalking performance. “The whole ...Air show to star World War II-era, aerobatic aircraft - Omaha World-Herald | The annual Fly Iowa air show will be in the Cass County city this year, with about 50 pilots flying vintage and modern airplanes. “We should have a great time,” said Garry Pellett, a local pilot and chairman of the Atlantic Fly Iowa committee. “It ...
Annual pilot's association fly-in is this weekend - Argus Press | OWOSSO — The Owosso Aiport Pilot's Association is having its annual pancake breakfast fly-in Sunday at the Owosso Community Airport, 208 Airport Trail. Breakfast is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange ...
Channel Island skies come alive - Channel Television | A stunning display from the Patrouille de France at 13.40 and the Red Arrows wowed the crowds at 16.35. Both displays celebrated Battle of Britain Week - a time to reflect on the courage of the British pilots and aircrew who, against the odds, won the ...
Imperia: a cancellation of the Italian Post Office for the 'Frecce Tricolori' on Saturday ... - Sanremonews | Italian post office participates with a special postmark 2012 edition of "Imperia Air Show," air show scheduled for next Saturday in Imperia. Sponsored by the Lions Club Imperia Tower, the special postmark will be required ...
German exchange pilot brings C-17 for the Berlin 2012 Air Show - DVIDS | Sebastian Demitz, 14th Airlift Squadron pilot Joint Base Charleston, S.C., provides a tour of the C-17 Globemaster III at the Berlin Air Show here Sept. 13, 2012. Demitz is a Luftwaffe (German air force) pilot participating in the Air Force's Military ...
Spanish team Patruila Aguoila, the Swiss PC-7 Team, the Breitling JetTeam, and many other types of aircraft from all over the world...Thunder Over Michigan 2012 - Photos submitted by Frederic Cottin | Our friend is in country from France and he visited the air show in Michigan as one of his stops here in the United States. Thanks again, Frederic, for the submission.
Larry's Look | Flying on WW II B-17 Bomber - WCNC | This particular B-17 was the “star” of the movie “Memphis Belle” and it's ready for flights and tours at Concord Regional Airport. The non-profit Liberty Foundation is bringing the plane to the area this Saturday and Sunday...
Flying legend gets fitting tribute - Grand Forks Herald | He had a way of bringing out the best in others, Kenville said, recalling the time Odegaard kept a wealthy aircraft renovation customer waiting while he visited with a boy at the Fargo Air Museum, which he helped establish. “I'm just a better all...
Skagit Aero's Blog: Fabrication Continues on Bulldog Controls from Antique Airfield News | Despite a lack of updates here on the website, work continues progressing on the Bulldog. It’s been a busy summer with a handful of airshows and other airplanes that need attention, but the one constant here in the maintenance hangar is constant progress on the Hall Springfield Bulldog...
MAAG's Blog: September MAAG meeting this Saturday from Antique Airfield News | Please note our normal meeting day of Sunday has been changed this month to Saturday. MAAG Meeting and Hangar Party | Noon Saturday September 15th...
Thank You to 2012 Fly-In Volunteers from Antique Airfield News | The AAA/APM Fly-in takes a massive effort yearly to prepare for and execute. It is simply not possible for the small full time staff
(4) to accomplish this task. Fortunately we have a loyal and growing number of volunteers who...Video: A-36 Apache engine runs: key.Aero, Historic Aviation from stickandrudderWTO
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Air Force Week in Photos from AF.mil Photos
Webinar- Young Eagles - 20 Years and Growing from eaavideo.org - most recent | Provides an brief overview of the past 20 years and a look forward to the future including best practices and tips for successful Young Eagles flights and rallies.
Young Eagles Flight Rally set for Saturday - Foster's Daily Democrat | SANFORD — Young people ages 8 through 17 will have a chance to take to the skies this Saturday, Sept. 15, as Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapters 225 and 1210 will host a Young Eagles Flight Rally at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinees gather at Reno Sunday to honor the late Neil A. Armstrong
“Going way back to the Heritage Invitational’s founding some fourteen years ago, Neil often returned to Reno to assist his fellow Hall of Fame Enshrinees in personally handing the winning aircraft owners’ their awards, “ said Ron Kaplan, NAHF Enshrinement Director and Deputy Director of NAHI. “We’re gratified to unveil this prestigious and very appropriately renamed trophy in honor of such a hero of flight, at an aviation event Neil loved to be a part of. It’s certainly bittersweet, but I know he will be with us in spirit.”
In 1998, the National Aviation Hall of Fame partnered with Rolls-Royce North America, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, the Reno Air Racing Foundation and many aviation related organizations to establish and support the National Aviation Heritage Invitational, which was created to foster the preservation of our rich aviation history by encouraging the restoration of vintage aircraft to airworthy condition. NAHI has held annual vintage aircraft competitions in both Dayton, Ohio and Reno, Nevada since 1999. The Invitational competition in Reno is held concurrently with the National Championship Air Races each September.
At each NAHI competition up until now, the Grand Champion, the aircraft judged to be the most authentic example of a vintage aircraft restored to airworthy condition, has been awarded The Rolls-Royce Aviation Heritage Trophy, which resides throughout the year in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center outside of Washington, DC. Upon its unveiling by the NAHF Enshrinees this Sunday, the award will henceforth be known as the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy. The owner of the winning aircraft is presented with a “keeper” trophy by members of the NAHI staff and Enshrinees of the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Sponsoring the trophy this year is Gilbert, Arizona-based Perform Air International.
Nearly thirty vintage aircraft are registered for this year’s Invitational, competing also for trophies presented to aircraft judged to be best in their class or particular era. Additionally, spectators at the event are encouraged to cast a vote for their favorite, the winner presented with the National Aviation Hall of Fame “People’s Choice” Award.
For more detailed information on Neil Armstrong or the National Aviation Hall of Fame, please visit: www.nationalaviation.org. For more information on the National Aviation Heritage Invitational LLC please visit: www.heritagetrophy.com.
Or contact:
Ron Kaplan, Deputy Director, National Aviation Heritage Invitational LLC and Enshrinement Director, National Aviation Hall of Fame
e-mail: rkaplan@nationalaviation.org
Tel: 937-212-8847
Ken Perich, Executive Director, National Aviation Heritage Invitational LLC
e-mail: ken.perich@perichgroup.com
Tel: 703-615-3018
Friday, September 7, 2012
RARE RESTORED VINTAGE AIRCRAFT to compete for The NEIL A. ARMSTRONG AVIATION HERITAGE TROPHY
Ken Perich, Executive Director, National Aviation Heritage Invitational, stated: “on behalf of the NAHI Sponsors, Supporters, Judging staff and Volunteers, we are extremely proud to announce that The Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy will be unveiled and presented to the Grand Champion of our 14th Annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational competition during the 2012 presentation ceremony which will be held on Sunday, September 16th at 10:30 AM.
This year over 30 skillfully restored aircraft are vying for the prestigious Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy. “The ramp will be full of beautiful restorations and we are thrilled this year to welcome Perform Air as our new Presenting Sponsor,” said Charlie Marks, Director of Operations.
Established in 1998, the event has been called the nation’s premiere traveling aviation museum. Admission to view the Invitational is open to anyone attending the Reno Air Races. Throughout race week spectators can take a walk through aviation history as they view a wide array of beautifully restored airplanes including a 1929 Fleet, a 1930 Stearman Speedmail, a 1941 Vultee, a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor, a 1946 Piper J3C and a 1951 Grumman Albatross along with many other living testaments to our rich aviation history.
The Invitational competition encourages the preservation and restoration of historic aircraft to airworthy condition and to the very highest standards of workmanship and historical accuracy. Participants compete in four categories with aircraft that are 45 years and older -Antique (early aircraft pre-1945), Large Aircraft, Classic (post 1946) and Military and are judged by a five-member panel including a representative from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
Each aircraft is judged on its technical merit and how well it represents the aircraft early in its career. Authenticity to the original manufacturer's condition is the "gold standard" for each plane.
When not on display at the Invitational, the striking six-foot tall Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy resides at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport. The winning aircraft owner’s name and the name of the restoration facility is engraved on a plaque placed on the trophy. The overall winner and each of the Class winners are presented with a keeper trophy.
The National Aviation Hall of Fame’s ‘People’s Choice Award” trophy is awarded to the owner of the aircraft which receives the most votes from the public reviewing the aircraft during the Invitational. Voting begins on Thursday morning, September 13th and ends September 15th at 5:00 p.m.
The awards ceremony will take place Sunday morning, September 16 where aviation legends including Patty Wagstaff, Herb Kelleher, Dick Rutan, Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, Clay Lacy, Bob Hoover and Sean D. Tucker will be assisting in the presentation of the awards. Past presenters include Neil Armstrong, Paul Tibbets and Jim Lovell.
Presenting sponsor Perform Air is joined by the National Aviation Hall of Fame and the Reno Air Racing Foundation in their dedication to the preservation of aviation history. The Invitational is grateful for the continuing support from: Air Transport World Magazine, Reno Air Racing Association, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Air and Space Smithsonian Magazine, Airmail Greetings, Speed News, The Perich Group and Live AirShow TV.
Website: www.heritagetrophy.org
For more information on The National Aviation Heritage Invitational, please contact Connie May at:
E-mail: cpardew@att.net
Phone: 775-530-2297
National Aviation Heritage Invitational Preview
Championship Air Races. While part of the ramp features the fastest planes that will challenge the race course, on the east end of the ramp, some of the oldest and slowest aircraft will be on display at the National Aviation Heritage Invitational.Aircraft are judged on their authenticity and how close each restoration comes to the day it left the factory. Five judges, two from the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum, examine each plane inside and out down to the smallest detail. “When I started covering the Invitational was amazed at how specific the judges get”, said Jeff Lee, President of LiveAirShowTV. “That’s what makes these restorations get better and better each year. They are wonderful examples of where aviation has come from.”
Winners are announced in Warbird, Classic, Antique, and Large Aircraft, as well as the People’s Choice Award presented by the National Aviation Hall of Fame. The overall best restoration receives the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Trophy during a ceremony on Sunday morning of race week.
Take a look at the planes entered in this year’s Invitational
LiveAirShowTV will be on the ramp starting Tuesday, September 11th. We will have daily reports posted each night, wrapping up the day’s big news. Also, watch for a LIVE report around 5:00pm (PDT) beginning Wednesday and running through Sunday after the final race. You may catch us in the mornings with any overnight news. Those reports can be seen at: www.LiveStream.com/LiveAirShowTV.
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Heritage Trophy Honors Neil Armstrong
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As we get closer to the Reno Air Races, watch for more stories leading up to Race Week. We will
preview this year’s field of planes entered in the Heritage Invitational later this week. Just as race week gets kicked off, we will preview the races and let race fans know what to expect for this year. The LiveAirShowTV crew arrives on Tuesday of Race Week and we will be posting daily reports each day. Make sure you “Like” us on our Facebook Fan Page, and follow us on Twitter for updates throughout the day.
Whether you’re going to be in the stands, around the pits, or half a world away, LiveAirShowTV will bring you the Inside Story of this year’s Reno National Championship Air Races! Gentlemen, you have a race!
