Battle of the Airshows! from Flightline UK - UK Airshow News by Flightline UK
Eastbourne are challenging Bournemouth to a head to head airshow challenge with Eastbourne adamant that Airbourne will remain the World’s biggest FREE seafront airshow as the Red Arrows return for all FOUR days.
Helicopter performances drawing more enthusiasts at air show (see ... - The News Herald, FL
Lam is part of the Sky Soldiers Cobra Demonstration Team, a four-helicopter performance group that is elbowing helicopter formation performances into the forefront of air shows around the nation. Lam and the other pilots have created a routine almost ...
Soldiers in the Sky - The News Herald, FL
The group is part of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit group endeavoring to preserve the above-ground history of the ground-pounding Army. "We're trying to bring our generation of soldiers and what we flew back to the American public," ...
Vulcan boost for air show - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK
Organisers of the Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival are hoping the world's only flying Vulcan bomber will prove to be their ace in the pack as they strive to attract big crowds to this year's event. The bomber was regarded by many as the star of last ...
F35 Cockpit Simulator at Avalon Airshow from Fly Me Friendly by Falcon124
On my first day at Avalon Airshow 2009, the FlightPathTV.com film crew I was with spent about 3 hours in Lockheed’s F35 simulator. During this time, Ken from Lockheed (one of their human/computer interface team members) was working with a RAAF Air Commodore as he flew the aircraft through some example encounters. We also filmed Ken as he explained the F35’s systems, the cockpit interface and the STOVL version’s features…
Plane Carrying Teen, Pilot Stalled Before Crash: Report - Tampa Tribune, FL
Witnesses say Lopez was performing aerobatic maneuvers about 12:20 pm shortly before the MX-2 experimental aircraft stalled, according to the NTSB report. During the maneuvers, witnesses say the plane was flying at low altitude, "followed by a stall ...
Paris Air Show marks 100th anniversary in June; 150,000 trade visitors expected from ATW Daily News
Freedom Tour Lands In Tyler Today, Offering Tours And Flights - Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX
Patrons will be able to fly in the P-51 Mustang as well as B-17s, B-24s and Huey helicopters for a tax-deductable donation. A youngster looks through a gunner's bubble on a bomber during one of the flight experiences. Hours of ground tours and display ...
Vintage WWII Trainer in Town Through Sunday at Kickapoo Airport ... - KFDX, TX
He got his pilots license nearly 20 years ago and also became a flight instructor, but this was the first time he's flown in aerobatic demonstrations. "It's not completely new to me but this was and we did aerobatics loops, rolls, clover leafs, ...
CAP helps fight floods on Red River - By Janice Wood
Volunteers from the Civil Air Patrol’s North Dakota and Minnesota wings are stepping forward to help fight the threatened flooding of the Red River. CAP members are filling and stacking hundreds of thousands of sandbags near the civic center in Fargo, N.D., as well as outside a radio station in the city. CAP aircrews also are making damage assessment flights, as weather permits, taking photos to help protect critical infrastructure. Read More→
Embry-Riddle encourages girls to aim for the sky - Daytona Beach News-Journal, FL
By MARK HARPER Rachel was among more than 500 girls from area middle schools testing flight simulators, designing paper airplanes and hauling in free stuff at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Women in Aviation Day event in the ICI Center on ...
Young Astronauts Day program counting down to its 20th year - Macon Telegraph, GA
Other workshops include model building and rocketry, living in space, robotics, and air traffic control. Spalding said the workshops are chosen by volunteers from the base and local community, based on expertise in their field. ..
HB&EC Aero Club BP 2009 Scholarship from AeroHub by Graeme
HAWKES BAY & EAST COAST AERO CLUB/AIR BP FLYING TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP 2009
Hawkes Bay & East Coast Aero Club, along with AIR BP, are proud to offer persons in Hawkes Bay the opportunity to try for selection for our 2009 Flying Training Scholarship. The selection process includes an interview, questionnaire, briefing and an evaluation flight. The entrance fee is $50.00 and includes the evaluation flight…
Seattle’s Aviation High School to move to Museum of Flight By Meg Godlewski
Future students at Seattle’s Aviation High School will be attending classes at a new facility next to The Museum of Flight. On March 26, the school received a $4 million donation from the James and Sherry Raisbeck Foundation, which will help build a permanent facility on land leased from the museum, which is at Boeing Field (BFI). The school’s approximately 400 students now have classes in an old elementary school several miles from the museum. Read More→
Skyraiders New Paint from Another Time by Dan Linn
Skyraider Bu.# 135188 is now wearing a new coat of paint. This ship was first restored for collector Bob Pond back in the early 1990s and flew in a bright blue paint scheme for many years. It was flying out of Olympia, Washington from 2001 until recently. It is now based with Brent Hisey in Oklahoma. Brad Pilgrim caught the ship in its new overall gray/white scheme and has allowed me to post a picture. Thanks Brad.
United States - Arizona - Luke Days Open House & Air Show 2009 - Luke AFB, Glendale - 03/21/09 from FenceCheck Forums
United States - Arizona - Luke Days Open House & Air Show 2009 - Luke AFB, Glendale - 03/21/09 from FenceCheck Forums
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Friday, March 27, 2009
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Friday, March 13, 2009
ICAS Fast Facts -- March 12, 2009
LOPEZ KILLED IN PRACTICE ACCIDENT
ICAS member and air show performer Paul Lopez and a passenger were killed on Monday afternoon when his single-engine MX-2 aerobatic plane crashed during a practice session at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport in Dade City, Florida. The passenger, 17-year old high school student Richard Steufzer, was training with Lopez to earn his private pilot certificate.
Although the FAA and NTSB are investigating, the cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
Funeral services for Lopez will be held on Monday, March 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Zephyrhills (phone 813-782-2813). Immediately following the funeral services, the graveside service will be held at the Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City (phone 352-567-5571).
CHEATHAM PASSES
Air show pilot and ICAS member Jim Cheatham died of a sudden illness at his home in Salinas, California on Wednesday morning. President of the Salinas-based Verticare Company, Cheatham was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and a successful agricultural pilot for many years. His Showcopters team was the only civilian helicopter act in the air show industry.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16 at the Verticare hangar at Salinas Municipal Airport.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Paul Lopez Information
Below is posted with permission.
Greetings from the family of Paul Lopez. Below is the most up to date information we have on some questions you all have been asking. We hope you can be at the services to celebrate Paul's life. Below is the option to give your condolences by email or by mail:
fayzz@msn.com
PO Box 7247
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
In lieu of flowers, we ask that a donation be made in honor of the Paul Lopez Scholarship that will allow those that do not have the means to follow their dreams of someday becoming an aerobatic pilot. More details to follow.
Visitation will be Sunday March 15, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm
Hodges Family Funeral Home
11441 US Hwy 301
Dade City
352-567-6100
Photo by mvonraesfeldWednesday, March 11, 2009
Indy Transponder 11-March 1045z
Pilot remembered for his love of flying - Tampa Bay's 10, FL
Lopez also recently started hosting on online radio show about flying and said someday he'd like to be a Red Bull Air Race Pilot. Lopez was scheduled to perform in several upcoming shows including an event this weekend in Titusville. ...
Pasco Student Killed In Plane Crash Dreamed Of Being A Pilot - Tampa Tribune, FL
By RONNIE BLAIR and TODD LESKANIC ZEPHYRHILLS - Richard Seufzer posted a note at the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport last year asking for help with his senior project. Lopez's decision to answer had Seufzer moving ever closer to his dream of becoming a ...
Airshow: plane lands on ute (01:55) - The Age, AustraliaAvalon airshow pilot Kent Pietsch demonstrates the right way to land a plane on top of a ute. 11/03/09 Note: A cookie will be set to keep your preferences. Websites in the Fairfax Digital Network offer streaming video and audio in the Flash format. ...
Aero-TV Profiles The AirSupport Solution -- Professional Airshow ... - Aero-News Network, FL
It houses the AirBoss as well as key ground and air operations managers. The AirCommand cab stands over thirteen feet tall -- affording a birds- eye view of the show line, crowd line and airspace. AirCommand’s first-of-its-kind, total glass enclosure ...
4th annual show takes to air June 26 - 28 at airport - Wisconsin Dells Events, WIA variety of exciting aircraft from the tank-killing A-10 Warthog to a World War II C-47 "Skytrain" cargo plane and aerobatic pilots and their planes will appear here June 26 to 28 for the 4th Annual Baraboo Dells Air Show. By Brian D. Bridgeford, ...
CANADA’S AVIATION HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! from Aviation.ca News
Do you know someone past or present in Canadian aerospace who has made an outstanding achievement towards the advancement of aviation in or for Canada? Or perhaps you know of a worthy organization that has done the same? Then consider...
Look for me on spaceflightnow.com tomorrow! from How I Am Becoming An Astronaut by Damaris B. Sarria
I am very optimistic that we will have a successful launch tomorrow night! STS-119 will be the 125th space shuttle flight and the 28th flight to the International Space Station. Discovery and its crew will deliver the final set of large power-generating solar array wings and integrated truss structure, S6, to the space station. The mission includes four spacewalks. Launch is still scheduled for 9:20 p.m EDT tomorrow!!...
CAF F-82 goes back to Air Force museum By Janice Wood
The National Museum of the Air Force board of directors has rejected an offer from the Commemorative Air Force to drop its lawsuit concerning the ownership rights of an F-82 in exchange for allowing the airplane to remain on static display at the CAF Airpower Museum in Midland, Texas. In its proposal, the CAF proposed to drop its appeal and let the ruling in the trial court stand, in exchange for allowing the CAF to retain physical possession of the F-82 in the museum’s loan program. In that program, Air Force-owned aircraft are loaned to aviation museums around the country. Read More→
USAF Museum rejects F-82 settlement offer from CAF from Pilots of America Message Board by gkainz
Original documentation shows where the USAF GAVE the CAF this rare and historic aircraft many years ago, but this evidence was somehow deemed insufficient when the case was recently heard in Federal Court located in Dayton, OH - the same city that the USAF museum resides. The CAF asked for a neutral court venue but that request was also denied. The offer below was done after the Federal court decided that it wanted the F-82 back just as the CAF was nearing completion of a full restoration…
Spitfire veterans’ dismay at Battle of Britain museum plan failure - Times Online
Plans for the country’s first comprehensive Battle of Britain museum, to be located at the former nerve centre of the Second World War campaign, have been hit by the downturn, The Times has learnt.
A Taste Of What It's Like To Be A WWII Flyboy - KHTS Radio, CA
I was going up in a B-17 bomber that was forged in the United States of America in 1945 as World War II was coming to an end. The plane had served proudly in combat, running bombing raids throughout the European continent. Each 10-man crew felt the ...
Air show, bike rally could crowd roads - ENC Today, NC
By Drew C. Wilson The sound of jet aircraft at this year's Cherry Point Air Show may be competing with the rumble of motorcycle mufflers around Havelock. The air show, North Carolina's largest, is May 15, 16 and 17, the same weekend that the Carolina ...
Air and vehicle show ready to get off the ground - Kent News
The airfield has its own museum on site, which will tie in with the day’s events. This is first time IMPS has worked alongside Headcorn Aerodrome and the society’s spokesman Nigel Hay says they are looking forward to the event.
WELLINGTON AERO CLUB AVIATION OPEN DAY * from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by noreply@blogger.com (Rodney)
Come along and see what we offer and take a closer look aircraft spanning more than 60 years. Find out how easy it is to actually fly a plane. Sit in the pilots seat and talk with aero club members who will explain how the planes fly. Displays include: Boeing 737, Jetstream, Corsair, Dash, Arrow, Archer, Saratoga and many more! Trial flights and Helicopter joy rides available…
Flying Fortress pays tribute - Glendale News Press, CA
“The B-17 was my transition aircraft,” he said. “Haven’t been in one since.” On Tuesday, as pilot John Bode prepared for takeoff at Bob Hope Airport, Robertson stood behind him, watching the levers and gauges tick up and down, side to side. ...
WWII Bomber Flies Over Burbank - NBC Los Angeles, CA
World War II pilot Ben Robertson on Tuesday boarded a B-17 bomber for the first time since the war. As a captain in the US Army Core, Robertson trained aboard the B-17 and flew 35 bombing runs aboard the B-29 during the war. The 89-year-old pilot, ...
Weekend Air Show Photos from Military Photos by JJB1970
This first group of photos is from a fly-in at Casa Grande, AZ, Friday 6 March 2009
Reno 2008 - Friday photos - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion from http://www.aafo.com/ - Reno 2008 - Friday photos
P-47 TRAINING FILM ( 1940'S ) - Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion from http://www.aafo.com/
OK, your standing on the ramp at Reno and someone asks you to ferry a P47 for them, this film will show you everything you will ever need to know for that safe first flight (ha ha). It was fun to watch tho, of course after you get thru the golf lesson. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...55441338098345
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Indy Transponder 10-March 1045z
Report: Airshow Performer Among Victims In Florida MX-2 Downing - Aero-News Network, FL
Aero-News has monitored reports throughout the day of a fatal plane crash in Pasco County, Florida... and has learned an up-and-coming airshow performer is among the victims. ...
Aerobatic pilot, teen die in Pasco plane crash during practice - Tampabay.com, FL
By Helen Anne Travis, Times Staff Writer DADE CITY — A nationally known aerobatic pilot and his high-school-aged passenger died while practicing maneuvers over east Pasco County orange groves Monday. The pilot, Paul Lopez, 40, performed in air shows ...
Stunt Pilot Killed In Crash - Tampa Tribune, FL
He was scheduled to fly next month in Lakeland's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In festival, the second-largest civilian air show in the nation. "My kids are going to be upset," nearby resident Brent Westberry said. The children like to lie "on the trampoline and ...
ASB MEMBER AND AIR SHOW PILOT PAUL LOPEZ DIES IN MX-2 CRASH
Paul Lopez, a rising star in the air show world, died Monday after his MX-2 crashed in Dade City, Florida. Authorities report a passenger was also killed; more details to follow. The Latest Information and Fan Reaction / Lopez's "Smoke On" Video
Local Air Show Expected To Be US's Largest - News4Jax.com
What's shaping up to be the largest air show in the United States this year will be landing in Jacksonville's Cecil Field next month.
Vulcan XH558 now expected at Leuchars and East Fortune in 2009 - Vulcan tails Lancaster © Vulcan to the Sky Trust Thanks to the Vulcan To The Sky Trust for a note about one of our heroes, the last flying Vulcan bomber, XH558. Last year, as XH558 prepared to make its first return to the 2008 Leuchars Air Show since the Cold War bomber had been grounded in 1992, we learned that the loss of some major sponsorship meant that an inability to meet the annual running cost of the aircraft might mean it would be grounded again , after only one season…
F-111 bows out at Avalon from Military Photos by Bushranger
The mainstay of the RAAF - the F-111 - is making its last appearance at the Avalon Air Show before it goes into retirement next year. For Top Gun pilot Wing Commander Terence Deeth, who has only known the Flying Cadillac in his 20 years in the RAAF, it'll be a sad moment…
What Does 2009 Hold For Air Racing's Experienced Pilots? Pt. 3 ... - Bleacher Report, CA
by Sheiban Shakeri (Columnist) In Part III of air racing’s 2008 pilot review and what to expect for 2009, I look at the top four pilots of last year’s Red Bull Air Race series. Part I of the series talked about the bottom third while Part II talked ...
Wings of Freedom Tour lands in SETX - KFDM-TV News, Texas
The Wings of Freedom Tour is bringing a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Libertator and P-51 Mustang to the Southeast Texas Regional Airport from March 9-11. The planes are scheduled to arrive at the airport at 2 pm on March 9. ...
Fly-In set for Saturday - Opelika Auburn News, AL
The event is from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday at Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport in Auburn. Attractions include vintage and experimental airplanes; war birds and military vehicles; parachutists; helicopter rides; veterans’ hospitality area; ...
Wellington2905 from http://www.wellingtont2905.co.uk/
To start with I decided to take a trip to Bristol and visit the library in order to look in the local newspapers for April 1941 to see if I could find out any more about the crash. I thought I'd also go to St Andrews Park and see were the crash had happened and maybe talk to some local people to see if they had heard anything about it…
Milestones of Flight: 3/10 from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite
Milestones of Flight: 3/11 from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite
Milestones of Flight: 3/13 from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite
Women's History MonthMilestones of Flight -- Trout from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite
Evelyn Bobbi Trout (1906 - 2003)was born in Greenup, Illinois, on January 7, 1906 and got her name when she had her hair bobbed. At the age of twelve she saw her first airplane flying overhead and it was love at first sight…
Women's History Month Milestones of Flight - Bailey from Cut and Paste Aviation by KenInfinite
"Having learnt to fly and having acquired a British light aeroplane, able with reasonable luck to take its owner anywhere in the Empire, it seemed a natural thing to use it to join my husband in South Africa."
Aviatrix Lady Mary Bailey from Wright Squawks by Roger Chua
On March 9th 1928 - The English aviatrix Lady Mary Bailey (1890-1960) takes off from England on what becomes the first round-trip flight between London and Cape Town flown by a woman.
Uncontrolled Airspace #124 "Flying Monkeys" from Uncontrolled Airspace: General Aviation Podcast
For some odd reason the boys are back in the virtual hangar after only three days. They admire some forthcoming green aviation tech... sum up the LASP comment period... and send good wishes to a grass roots aviation legend. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace, Episode #124 "Flying Monkeys"
Share Thumbs-Up Moments With Everyone from Jetwhine by Scott Spangler
If you haven’t heard, the Internet and blogs like JetWhine are killing print journalism. Slowly, community journalists, everyday people with an interest in their community, are becoming our primary source of news. If you doubt this, watch TV news and count how many times the talking heads attribute part of their stories–or the subjects themselves–to an online course…
Floatplane flying in Paradise from rand peck, a life aloft by Rand Peck
Although when I arrive here each time I'm flying a magnificent Boeing 757, in my mind I'm flying something that more resembles the NWA DC-6B above. I can hear the rumble of her three-bladed R-2800's, as her props move toward high pitch for landing. This is the golden age of American Air Transport, while those sipping cocktails below at the Royal Hawaiian and Waikiki Outrigger look skyward as this sophisticated, four engined, reciprocating monster flies past. The cockpit, after nearly ten hours across the Pacific, smells of leather, high octane aviation gasoline, oil and cigarette smoke as her crew prepares to land at John Rogers Field. The cabin, probably half full with excited tourists, watching Waikiki and Diamondhead slide past their right wing, eagerly anticipate their two weeks in paradise. After landing, they'll step out onto the tarmac, Hawaiian music playing, palms swaying and grass skirted dancers greet them with flowers as a Hawaiian Airlines DC-3 taxi's past…
Please welcome...Doug Scroggins from Mojave Skies by Alan Radecki
Mojave Skies would like to welcome our new Victorville correspondent, Doug Scroggins. Doug has worn many aviation hats over the years, including writer, photographer, video producer, aircraft preserver and aircraft scrapper…
Victorville Report: Airbus Down from Mojave Skies by Alan Radecki
Photo essay by Doug Scroggins.
Victorville Report: Boeing's 767 Project from Mojave Skies by Alan Radecki
Aircraft Recycling Corp. of Victorville worked to supply Boeing with parts of an old TWA 767 in this photo essay by ARC's Doug Scroggins.
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Monday, March 9, 2009
Blue Skies Paul Lopez
The Indy Transponder is saddened by the loss of Paul Lopez. He was part of our family on Flight Line Internet Radio. We'll have more later when we've collected ourselves and had some time to process this:
2 People Dead In Single-Engine Plane Crash In Dade City - Tampa Tribune, FL
Airport officials said the MX-2 aerobatic plane was owned by Paul Lopez. Lopez took off from the airport with a passenger a few minutes before the crash was reported. "He just fueled up here and took off," said Nancy Morin, an assistant at the airport, ...
Other articles
Update: I was so stunned when I posted this, I failed to share the most important part - along with the sympathies of all the aviation community - The Indy Transponder would like to add their prayers, and thoughts to the friends and family of Paul. The community has been sharing what an impression Paul made on them at Airshowbuzz and Fencecheck. Lots of kind words, and some very nice photographic tributes.
Update 2: News items
Update 3
Funeral Info.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Flight Line internet Radio Presents Smoke On Aerobatics
The show is a true look into sport aerobatics talking with people involved in airshows, and competitions. The listener will get to experience conversations with contest pilots, airshow pilots, coaches, and support crew. They will hear the true real lives of these people getting a real behind the scenes peak into the world of these people. The listener will get the sense that they just sat at the campfire with one of their friends trading stories.
Show format:
Monolog: Short story of what’s happening in Paul’s life
Guest Segment: This week’s guest
Listener email: Answer one or two emails
On the Horizon: News on up coming shows, and contest, and results
"We are very excited about this new program and are honored to be able to offer it to our global listeners" said Don Costanza, Marketing Director of FLiR. "Paul brings the same level of excitement and energy to the audio show as he does to his air show performance".
About the host:
Paul Lopez is an 11 year veteran to competition aerobatics, and is embarking on his 3rd year on the airshow circuit. He currently fly’s the MX Aircraft’s MX2 in the unlimited category of competition and airshows throughout the United States. Paul has won aerobatic contests in every category of powered competition and currently took 2nd place for season total point standings for the South East Unlimited Aerobatic Series. There is no bigger aerobatic fan then Paul. His father took him to airshows through his childhood. It was this exposure that inspired Paul to be a pilot and one day fly airshows. He earned is pilots license the summer out of high school by washing airplanes at a flight school in Van Nuys, CA in trade for flying time. Paul lives on the airport in Zephyrhills, FL which is in the Tampa Bay area. Look for Paul at your local airshow as he is quickly becoming a crowd favorite due to his high energy flying and personality. Stay tuned to Flight Line internet Radio for this exiting new program.
For more information go to
www.paullopezairshows.com
www.flightlineinternetradio.com
Indy Transponder 11-February 1130z
HELI-EXPO 2009 — You Don’t Want to Miss It! from Vertical Online RSS Feeds - News Page
Preparation for HELI-EXPO 2009 in Anaheim, California is well underway, and the show is shaping up nicely. All indicators point to another successful convention and exposition. Currently registrations are at...
Award-winning author to make special appearance at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories by nationalmuseum.usaf@wpafb.af.mil (Rob Bardua)
Join award-winning author Mr. William H. Bartsch as he discusses his latest book, "Every Day a Nightmare: American Pursuit Pilots in the Defense of Java, 1941-42," on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 7: 30 p.m. in the museum's Carney Auditorium. In the beginning of 1942, as the Japanese war machine continued driving south in its bid to seize the Dutch East Indies and its oil wealth, the U.S. Army command in Australia formed five provisional pursuit squadrons with 124 pilots. These pilots, three fourths of whom were only months out of flying school, were ordered to fly north to defend Java, which was the ultimate objective of the Japanese. more...
LoPresti First Saturday to benefit Boy Scouts, feature film “A Pilot’s Story” By Tom Norton
LoPresti Aviation will hold its March First Saturday event in the LoPresti hangar on the north ramp of the Vero Beach airport on March 7, starting at 9 am. LoPresti First Saturday is about connecting aviation to modern America, said David LoPresti. The event will feature Wilco Films’ “A Pilot’s Story.” “When I saw the trailer for A Pilot’s Story I immediately thought that these guys would be great as First Saturday speakers. The tone of this film matches our First Saturday events, connecting aviation and airports to our local community. The imagery of the film was great and after meeting Will Hawkins and Rico Sharqawi on I just knew that these guys could tell a great story,” LoPresti said. Read More→
Maverick Helicopters Can Put Fans On The Fast Track To The Las Vegas Motor Speedway During NASCAR Weekend from Vertical Online RSS Feeds - News Page
Fans who come to Las Vegas for the 2009 NASCAR Weekend will have two options for getting to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. They can travel in a car or bus along with 200,000 of their fellow fans and face a traffic...
Kemble Air Show becomes two-day event - Stroud News and Journal
By David Wiles » THE popular Kemble Air Show will now be a two-day event, organisers have confirmed. The 2009 Kemble Air Show will take place over the weekend of 20/21 June. Display organiser Glen Moreman said: "Kemble Air Show has outgrown its one day ...
Plane has ‘will to live’ - Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA
By Phil Kloer Inside the B-17 bomber, five miles high over Germany in 1944, the temperature fell to 50 degrees below zero. Lt. Jonathan Swift, US Air Force, ...
Paul Lopez from "Smoke-On Aerobatics" just gave us a teaser for an interview with air show bad boy Skip Stewart...good stuff – FlightLineInternetRadio.com
Australian International Airshow - The Avalon airshow is the largest airshow in the southern hemisphere. It is held every second year. 10 - 15 March 2009 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Parade of Planes - FLYING Magazine’s Parade of Planes is a regional aircraft sales expo featuring the most desirable personal aircraft on the market ranging from light sport to light turbine. A Buyer's Resources team of finance, tax and insurance specialists is available to answer questions. Addison, Texas (KADS), March 26-28, 2009.
How Sully Got That Way from All Things Aviation by JetAviator7
As an Air Force pilot Capt. Sullenberger flew in the U.S. Air Force, and if you would like to know what kind of training these pilots undergo, I suggest you watch this 48 minute video: Red Flag This incredible video shows you what life is like in combat. If you take the time to watch, you will discover where his calm came from, and how he was able to concentrate on the task at hand…
Doolittle raid slideshow from Pilots of America Message Board by Let'sgoflying! http://www.slideshare.net/DaveInTexas/doolittle-raiders - I see its old, but I didn't recall seeing it
Terry Spencer: RAF fighter pilot and celebrated war photographer Times Online Obituary from http://www.timesonline.co.uk/
After training as a pilot, he was posted to a squadron flying American P51Mustangs, the fastest fighters in the world at that time. Flying in pairs,low over the water to avoid German radar, the Mustangs flew deep intoFrance, Germany and other occupied countries attacking trains, boats andarmy convoys.
Tornado and Tucano (very) close encounter from Unusual Attitude by Kieran Daly
I suppose this barely merits a mention in the annals of the UK low flying system. Slightly alarming for anyone else though.
Aircraft Photography - A Little Grunge from Serious Amateur Photography by Jeff Lynch
Here’s another aircraft image taken last fall at the Wings Over Houston air show that I liked but never could decide how best to present. I’ve always liked the “grunge” look ever since I saw some of Dave Hill’s incredible work and found a grunge tutorial on Jeff Revell’s blog describing a simple Photoshop technique to achieve similar results…
Nellis AFB from Fence Check - Thanks guys! - Few from today... Franz
Nellis AFB from Fence Check - A few more and a RAF Tri Star - Franz
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Smoke On Aerobatics - Paul Lopez
Hello Friends,
I am pleased to announce my new program Smoke On Aerobatics on www.flightlineinternetradio.com This program is a internet radio show that has to do with my favorite subject aerobatics. It covers all the behind the scenes action in the airshow and competition world as scene by an aerobatic pilot. The show is a true insider’s look. This is not my story it is an interview program with me seating down with my friends in the business and opening up with stories like never heard before.
The show will be on a random rotation on Flight Line Internet Radio, but for today I will have two specific time slots one at 11:15AM EDT and another at 3:15PM EDT. So please tune in to the show.
Flight Line Internet Radio is a new internet radio station that is based on aviation programming that has rapidly built a strong following. It has been on the air for just over 120 days. They recently just hit the 100,000 listener mark world wide. They have found a really good niche and are doing right. So give it a listen and be sure to listen to my show today.
Best Regards
Paul Lopez
Paul Lopez Airshows
39329 Air Park Rd
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Skype: Acroplopez
www.paullopezairshows.com
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Indy Transponder 30-December 1100z
NC Aviation Museum Has A Million Dollar Baby On Display For ... WFMY News 2, NC
"You can't beat warbirds or roller coasters," said the former Army intelligence officer. "I sure am glad I spotted that sign on 220 South. ...
MyFox Tampa Bay With day job down the drain, stunt pilot hits the skies from http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/
When a Zephyrhills stunt pilot lost his day job in the financial industry, he didn't look back -- he looked up. Paul Lopez does gravity-defying twists and turns, tearing through the skies over Zephyrhills. He hopes, despite the tough economy, he will make it big into one of the country's most popular spectator sports.
Pilot Lost In North Carolina Harrier II Downing from Aero-News Network
Believed To Be Harrier, Though Unconfirmed The Marine Corps pilot of a single-seat AV-8B Harrier II that crashed Monday in eastern North Carolina was killed in the accident, USMC officials confirmed.
Fence Check 12/29/2008 Harrier Crash at MCAS Cherry Point from http://www.fencecheck.com/
An AV-8B Harrier crashed near MCAS Cherry Point this afternoon. Sadly the pilot was killed. My condolences to the family and friends of the fallen Marine. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,473645,00.html
http://www.wnct.com/nct/news/local/article/breaking_news_harrier_crash_at_cherry_point/27373/
C150 Takes Unsuspecting Youngster On Wild Ride from Aero-News Network
Engine Starts Unexpectedly, Plane Briefly Lifts Off Stories about aircraft taking off without their pilots were common back in the days when many aircraft engines were started by hand. They still occasionally happen.
“The Butcher of Meigs Field” arrested By Tom Norton
There may be justice, after all. One of the chief architects of the still controversial 2003 demolition of Chicago’s Meigs Field has been arrested on federal bribery, corruption and fraud charges that include trying to sell the vacated U.S. Senate seat of President-elect Obama. John Harris, dubbed “The Butcher of Meigs” in aviation circles, was taken into FBI custody on December 9 along with Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. Harris became Blagojevich’s chief-of-staff in 2005 after working nine years for Chicago’s Mayor Richard Daley in positions that included deputy commissioner of aviation. In that position, Harris was the official who oversaw the midnight demolition of Meigs Field on March 30, 2003. He was on the field when the bulldozers dug into the runway and is said to have treasured a framed photograph of himself at Meigs that night.
Final Biplane Expo set for June By Tom Norton
This year’s Biplane Expo in Bartlesville, Okla., will be the last of the annual fly-ins that began in 1987, organizers announced on Dec. 19. The National Biplane Association said increasing costs and staffing requirements were behind its board’s decision to end the event. The final Biplane Expo is scheduled for June 4 through 6. Calling it the “final aviation event for the organization,” NBA officials cited increasing costs and staffing requirements, as well as deteriorating national economic conditions, as reasons for discontinuing the event, according to the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise newspaper. During the past 23 years, nearly 2,500 biplanes have attended the Biplane Expo, along with more than 7,000 regular general aviation aircraft and 75,000 people, the newspaper reported. The National Biplane Association was formed in 1987 to further the legacy of the biplane aircraft and has conducted large and highly-attended biplane events in Bartlesville since 1987. The Biplane Expo, along with the Tulsa Regional Fly-In, “has helped to make Bartlesville a better known community in the sport aviation world,” supporters of the event said. Honored guests at the Biplane Expositions have included some of the most famous aviation personalities in the nation, including Gen. Paul Tibbets, pilot of the B-29 Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb at Hiroshima, ending World War II. The Association will announce its honored guest for 2009, and other plans for its last expo, at a later date.
Fighter pilot, documentary filmmaker Aanenson dies from Aviation & Aerospace News Updated Constantly - Washington Post
Hawgsmoke 2008 - Every two years, the A-10 Thunderbolt II community gathers for a bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition. Known as Hawgsmoke, the competition tests the skills that A-10 pilots employ in the aircraft’s primary role of close air support. Read Article »
BTW: Falcon 9 integration update; Falcon 1 launch photos from RLV and Space Transport News
More pictures have been posted at SpaceX showing the Falcon 9 modules in transit to the Cape and coming together: The integration of Falcon 9 continued steadily through the long Christmas holiday, [...] Whether measured by weight or by cost, the majority of the Falcon 9 being assembled is actual flight hardware. If there are no unexpected delays, its possible Falcon 9 will be integrated before December 31st — certainly a great way to start off the New Year.
===BTW: It may have been posted for quite awhile but this summary page for the September Falcon 1 launch is new to me and has several photos I've not seen before. Note the small number of people in the crew on Kwajalein.
Frederick Airport Today from Airwarriors by brownshoe
I was out at the airport today (goofing off) and saw this little plane taxing to the “T” hangars. I was lucky enough to catch the pilot before he closed up the hangar and left. He was very nice, told me all about the plane, and let me take a few pictures…
Yourviewdotcom: Titan Missile Base - Cold War Relic from Blogging Pilots
Tucson is a good distance from coastal Southern California - nearl
The year 2008 in pictures from David Cenciotti's weblog - the most visited Italian Aviation Blog by David Cenciotti
It’s only when you get to the end of the year that you get the full picture of what has happened in the previous 12 months. Images collected during worlwide travels, flights and base visits, used to illustrate the most different stories dealing with the World of Aviation, provide a means to get a snapshop on the most important topics discussed on this site in the 2008. A sort of “debrief at a glance”…
Royal Air Force Red Arrows Display Team from Fence Check - Québec international Air Show 2008
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Indy Transponder 16-December 1100z
Blue Angels Release 2009 Show Schedule - Hospitality 1st , Pensacola, FL
December 2008 / Hospitality 1ST / The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, has announced its show schedule for the 2009 ...
Return of Air & Sea Show possible - MiamiHerald.com
On Tuesday, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission will vote on an agreement with two individuals to run the show in 2010. The city will not bear any costs for the event, according to the proposed agreement between the city and Fort Lauderdale Air Show ...
ICAS AWARDS HIGHLIGHT ANNUAL CONVENTION – AirShowBuzz.com
The International Council of Air Shows concluded the 2008 air show season by recognizing the best in the business with awards for showmanship and excellence. Find Out Show Won the Scholl, Schram and Sword
Army's Golden Knights Will Also Perform May 9-10 - Aero-News Network
... event featuring many of the top aviation performers in the nation including the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Patty Wagstaff, John Mohr, and many more. ...
Elite jet team booked for air show - Bethany Beach Wave, DE
Air show organizers must apply weeks in advance to book demonstration squads like the Thunderbirds, the Navy's Blue Angels, the Army's Golden Knights ...
Air show returns to summer - Peoria Journal Star, IL
By SCOTT HILYARD After a damp weekend in April that featured the United States Navy Blue Angels, the Prairie Air Show is returning to its more typical ...
Paul Lopez Airshows won best performer website at ICAS
A report from this years Grand Junction Airshow – Fencecheck.com
Just how big is that well known backdrop?
406th Fighter Group WWII exhibit opens at Pima Air & Space Museum By Tom Norton
A new exhibit commemorating World War II pilots in the 406th Fighter Group opens on Friday, Dec. 19, in Hangar 3 at the Pima Air & Space Museum near Tucson, Arizona. The exhibit features photographs, personal items and memorabilia donated by members of the 406th Fighter Group and the 406th Fighter Group WWII Memorial Association. The exhibit was developed through a gift from Maggy Grossetta and the Grossetta family, a Tucson pioneer family, and other members of the memorial association. Mrs. Grossetta is the widow of Anthony V. (A.V.) Grossetta, the commander of the 406th Fighter Group.
PFP # 40 Don, Ron, & Robert from The Pilot's Flight PodLog
Episode 40 - Don, Ron, and Robert - We begin this episode chatting with Don Costanza of Flight Line Radio. Don tells us about how FLR got started and discusses the newest edition to the family, Flight Line Internet Radio. Then we talk to our friends Ron and Robert about the AOPA convention. In part two, we pick back up with Ron and Robert about flight training and various adventures in the cockpit.
We are proud to announce that “Flying Full Circle” has been accepted for the Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Fest 2008. The Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Fest 2008 runs 12/26/08-1/4/09 at the beautiful and historical landmark Fine Arts Theater at 8556 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, CA. Check out their website at www. BHH-DFF. com as to the schedule and when “Flying Full Circle” will be playing. Hope you can check it out!
New amateur rocket rules won’t lead to TFRs
The FAA has released new rules governing amateur rocket flights, and the agency respond directly to AOPA’s concerns about temporary flight restrictions. Read More >>
Copperstate winner photos posted to website By Ben Sclair
The Copperstate fly-in has posted the photos of the winning aircraft from the 2008 fly-in aircraft judging. Click here to see the aircraft.
Academy of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo set for January By Janice Wood
The 11th Annual Academy of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo, featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters, trains, cars, boats and more, is slated for Jan. 9-11 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. Read More→
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Thursday, August 14, 2008
"Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show
Santa Rosa, Calif., July 1, 2008 – Come join the PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) in welcoming back the P-38 Lightning WWII fighter aircraft to Santa Rosa at the annual “Wings Over Wine Country” Air Show, to be held August 16-17, 2008 at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, Calif. In the 1940’s the Sonoma County Airport was an army air field used to train P-38 pilots to fly and fight in the Pacific Theater. Wings Over Wine Country 2008 will feature a beautifully restored airworthy P-38 and many other WWII warbirds in flight during the show. The P-38 will be available for up close inspection and photo opportunities at a special event Thursday, August 14. Call the Pacific Coast Air Museum for details.
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historical aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also intend to honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring many excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
‘Wings Over Wine Country 2008’ Air Show
The Air Force as Navy will provide exhibitions of the C-17 Globemaster III and the F/A-18 Super Hornet jet aircraft. The C-17 will be making its third appearance thanks to the C-17 Demonstration Team from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing from March Air Force Base. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 122 Flying Eagles (VFA-122) based at NAS Lemoore, Calif. will demonstrate the capabilities of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. The Air Force is scheduled to provide U-2 (Saturday) and T-38 (Sunday) flybys as well.
An extensive world class aerobatic line-up includes Paul Lopez flying his MX-2, Jacquie Warda in her patriotic Pitts S-1T, Kent Pietsch with a lively routine in his 1942 Interstate Cadet and more. Special performances will be made by the Misty Blues all female parachute team, the USAF Reserve Jet Car, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s helicopter and the CDF firefighting demonstration team.
A special part of the Wings Over Wine Country air show each year is the presence of a dozen or more vintage warbirds that take flight. This year will be no exception with at least one P-38 Lightening, a B-25 Mitchell, more than a half dozen P-51 Mustangs and more expected this year. A portion of each air show will be dedicated to warbird flights. These aircraft provide nostalgic high speed passes and participate in a “Heritage Flights” with USAF aircraft and “Legacy Flights” with Navy aircraft to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Tickets may be purchased at
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historical aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also intend to honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring many excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 566-8380. Website: www.WingsOverWineCountry.org.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Variety Spices Up ‘Wings Over Wine Country 2008’ Air Show
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E-Mail: dougclay@gmail.com
Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org
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Variety Spices Up ‘Wings Over Wine Country 2008’ Air Show
Santa Rosa, Calif., July 1, 2008 – Come join the PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) in welcoming back the P-38 Lightning WWII fighter aircraft to Santa Rosa at the annual “Wings Over Wine Country” Air Show, to be held August 16-17, 2008 at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa, Calif. In the 1940’s the Sonoma County Airport was an army air field used to train P-38 pilots to fly and fight in the Pacific Theater. Wings Over Wine Country 2008 will feature a beautifully restored airworthy P-38 and many other WWII warbirds in flight during the show. The P-38 will be available for up close inspection and photo opportunities at a special event Thursday, August 14. Call the Pacific Coast Air Museum for details.
The Air Force and Navy will provide exhibitions of the C-17 Globemaster III and the F/A-18 Super Hornet jet aircraft. The C-17 will be making its third appearance thanks to the C-17 Demonstration Team from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing from March Air Force Base. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 122 Flying Eagles (VFA-122) based at NAS Lemoore, Calif. will demonstrate the capabilities of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. The Air Force is scheduled to provide flybys by USAF U-2 and T-38 aircraft as well.
An extensive world class aerobatic line-up includes Paul Lopez flying his MX-2, Jacquie Warda in her patriotic Pitts S-1T, Kent Pietsch with a lively routine in his 1942 Interstate Cadet and more.
Adding to the variety of acts in this year’s show are the Wine Country Flyers radio control model aircraft club, Sonoma Country Sheriff’s helicopter demonstration with the SWAT team, CDF aerial firefighting demonstration, airport fire truck demonstration, Smoke-N-Thunder jet car and the Misty Blues all woman parachute team.
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. The main Air Show events kick off at 11:00 a.m. Discount advance tickets can be purchased at the Museum and Sonoma County Round Table Pizza locations. Advance tickets may be purchased at a discount price at www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org. Convenience charges may apply.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historical aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also intend to honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring many excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 566-8380. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
