Pumpkins Away…

Minden-Tahoe Airport - On October 11, 2014 the Minden-Tahoe Airport will hold its annual Aviation Roundup. This year will have a few new and very fun events. In the morning there will be rocket launches and all day you will be able to talk to rocket builders and perhaps find a new interesting hobby. As UAS or Drones dominate a lot of news today across the country the Aviation Roundup has secured a “Drone Zone”. Roundup attendees will be able to observe Drone flights on an obstacle course and learn more about Drone applications.

Again this year the Airport will have a number of unique and interesting aircraft for viewing and rides will be offered for varying fees in aircraft, gliders and helicopters. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to paint great pumpkins from the awesome Corley Ranch. Vendors (application on the website) will provide a variety of options with information on area organization to food. Highlighting this year Aviation Roundup will be the 1st Annual Pumpkin Drop. We are still taking applications on our web site www.aviationroundup.com. Each aircraft will need a pilot and bombardier for safety. Aircraft can make a bombing run at 500 feet above the ground and try to hit the target – an OUTHOUSE – pumpkins will be provided. So if you think you have what it takes to take out our target and if you are a pilot or know a pilot get those entry forms done, after all there is a large Trophy. Pilot safety briefing at 11:30am in the airport office.

The gates will open at 10:00am and close at 4:00pm. The cost is only $10.00 per car load. So load up the car and make a Saturday excursion to Douglas Counties’ premier aviation facility the Minden-Tahoe Airport for a fun fall family event.

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Blue Angels Homecoming Show - NAS Pensacola | Official Website

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A symbol restored: Ceremony recognizes importance of F-11 Navy jet - New Bern Sun Journal | The site, which is visible from nearby US 70, includes landscaping, a flag, a circular sidewalk and story boards that trace the restoration project, and the jet and history of the Blue Angels. The aircraft was loaned to the city by the Department of ...

Sertoma Cajun Air Festival - The Daily Advertiser | As sonic booms cracked over their heads, tens of thousands of people kept their eyes on the sky Sunday as the participants at this year's Sertoma Cajun Air Festival delighted them with aerial maneuvers. "We are expecting 40000 to 60000 people to pass ...

St. Charles Flying Service and MO CAF Wing Host Fly-In and Pumpkin Drop Competition  from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | St. Charles Flying Service and the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) hosted this year's annual fly-in and pumpkin drop competition at St. Charles County Airport Saturday.  The weather was beautiful, and the ramp was busy all day with aircraft arrivals, site-seeing rides and everyone's favorite - the pumpkin drop competition.  While on the ground, visitors could talk to pilots about their planes, view antique and classic cars, tour the MO CAF museum, and get some lunch as well…

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Today in Aviation History – October 31  from Calgary Recreational and Ultralight Flying Club by bikeal

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2010 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow - AviationBuff: Aviation Photography by Chris Buff - Source: aviationbuff.smugmug... Photos from the 2010 NAS Pensacola Homecoming Airshow. Includes images of The Blue Angels, F-15E Strike Eagle, F/A-18F Super Hornet, B-25 Mitchell, Bill Leff's Texan, Otto, Shockley Jet Truck, Team Aerostar, Mike Goulian, Breitling CAP 232 and many others. Photos by Chris Buff of Aviationbuff Photog |  My new photo gallery of the 2010 NAS Pensacola Airshow is up at smugmug: http://aviationbuff.smugmug.com/Airplanes/2010-NAS-Pensacola-Blue-Angels/14691676_zDk7c#1099654800_9pq6r

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