Relentless NXT Down – Kevin Eldrdege Explains

LAKELAND, FL – APRIL 14, 2013 – Sun ‘n Fun is supposed to be “Spring Break” for pilots. For most that’s exactly what it was. However, for Reno Sport Class racer Kevin Eldredge is was anything but. LiveAirShowTV met up with Kevin at Sun ‘n Fun to find out exactly what happened between the Sport Air Racing League race in Texas and Lakelend, the condition of the plane and how he managed to bring it down safely. “We had seen the pictures on Kevin’s Facebook page so we knew most of the details”, said Jeff Lee, LiveAirShowTV president. “But what we did not know was what lead up to it and what the plan is now for the months leading up to the Reno Air Races.”

Watch the video HERE.

LiveAirShowTV has more stories from Sun ‘n Fun in production as well as a look at Kirby Chambliss performing for the MotoGP race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX. Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily air show and aviation info and the latest announcements on upcoming shows.

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In the whole world, there are 43 active military formation aerobatics teams. The... by The International Council of Air Shows | In the whole world, there are 43 active military formation aerobatics teams. The oldest (the French Air Force Patrouille de France) was formed in 1931. The newest (the Royal Thai Air Force Blue Phoenix) was formed in 2012. Only two of them – the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds – have indefinitely cancelled their 2013 performance schedules. Here’s a list of teams that WILL be performing in 2013...

Blue Angels looking for applicants to join team - WEAR | Blue Angels looking for applicants to join team. | They are grounded for now thanks to federal budget cuts. But the Blue Angels are looking for a few good men and women to join the flight demonstration squadron.

Down Again! - Kevin Eldredge | On his way to Sun n Fun, Kevin had to put the plane (Relentless) down. We're really glad Kevin is ok. Here's a link to the photos he posted from the incident...

World War II Heritage Days slated from General Aviation News | PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Experience the sights and sounds of the Greatest Generation when the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing hosts the 10th annual “WWII Heritage Days” April 27-28. The festival will be held at The Historical Airpower Facility, Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field, Peachtree City from 9 am-4 pm both days. The weekend will feature vintage aircraft...

Now our air show needs saving - VEGAS INC | Now, fans of a Southern Nevada air show are hoping for a similar bailout. Most Southern Nevadans' only knowledge about the Reno Air Races came in the aftermath of a horrific 2011 crash that killed 11 people and hurt 69. It was the third-worst air show...

The story of the B-24 Lady Be Good - Meriden Record-Journal | ... bailout point in temperatures that approached 130 degrees, leaving a trail of personal equipment and crude markers along their path. Samples are on display at the U.S. Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, and the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz.

George Owl Article feat. Ralph Wise from Wasabi Air Racing by Elliot "Stinky" Seguin | Found this...it's a keeper!

Harry Boyle's Tango over Takoradi from Vintage Wings of Canada by Dave | A photo recreation of Harry Boyle dropping into a 20,000 ft cumulus cloud top while fellow Defence of Takoradi Flight
pilot Bill McRae looks on to confirm the feat. Harry Boyle was one of seven Canadians, including myself, making up the majority of pilots in the Defense of Takoradi Flight during 1942. Harry’s insatiable curiosity frequently got him into trouble but his most sensational escapade, and most expensive, was the incident described in this true story. Gathered under the shade of our open-sided, thatched dispersal hut we were watching the rapid build-up of towering cumulus just off the coast which most likely would dump torrential showers on us later in the day. Harry suddenly announced that he had never spun an aircraft in cloud and `that one’ looked like a good one in which to try it....

L29 Delfin ZK-VAU from MRC Aviation by Mike Condon | Soviet Star Jet Experience Aero L29 Delfin ZK-VAU has recently moved from Timaru to Christchurch where it is employed on joy rides...

Master chef wingless - Voxy | A year on from the last Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow, pilot and celebrity Chef, Simon Gault of Auckland, is still to get his aircraft airworthy again. Simon's Thunder Mustang suffered engine problems as he was approaching Wanaka Airport ...

'Volunteer of the Quarter' recognized at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from National Museum of the USAF Top Stories | 88th Air Base Wing Vice Commander Col. Daniel Semsel presented Springboro resident Garry Guthrie with the Team Wright-Patt "Volunteer of the Quarter" award for the fourth quarter of 2012 on April 4.

Air Force Museum in Ohio to Close Some Galleries - ABC News | The national Air Force museum in southwest Ohio is closing some galleries starting next month due to federal budget cuts. The director of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton says ...

F/A 18F Super Hornet crashes into sea - crew ejects safely from Black Horizon by Steve Douglass  |   NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, Bahrain (NNS) -- No one was injured when an F/A-18F Super Hornet crashed into the water while operating near USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in the North Arabian Sea, April 8.

"83 Wiseasses" UCAP #321 from Uncontrolled Airspace: General Aviation Podcast | (This is NOT an Sun n Fun episode.) We explore a well sourced story that claims that the Wright Brothers weren't the first... When is it OK to ignore the instructions of air traffic control... And... From the faces of babes, a little girl reminds us about the joy of flying....

Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson promotes science education - Omaha World-Herald | On Wednesday, he will visit the Durham Science Center and Roskens Hall, home of the College of Education. Anderson will also appear at the Strategic Air & Space Museum, near Ashland, which is co-hosting Anderson's visit. On Thursday, he will meet with ...

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EAA Getting Ready for Sun 'n Fun from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | Tuesday marks opening day at the 39th annual Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo at Lakeland, Florida, GA's weeklong spring break for pilots.

Relentless to Attend from Mojave Experimental Fly-In

Offutt Air Show canceled due to military budget cuts - Omaha World-Herald | For the first time since 1971, there will be no air show at Offutt Air Force Base this year. Base officials announced Wednesday that because of operating budget uncertainties tied to the federal budget sequestration, the show and open house that had...

Rockford AirFest postponed until Labor Day - Rockford Register Star | "While we are disappointed to have to postpone AirFest, we are optimistic that we'll put on a quality airshow later this year." The airport said it will focus on securing displays and performances of vintage warbird and civilian aircraft. People who ...

Air show lobbyists to buzz Capitol Hill - Huffington Post (blog) | Lobbying firm Van Scoyoc Associates is now representing the International Council of Air Shows, Inc., lobbying on "air shows regarding sequestration related issues," according to a U.S. Senate document filed today. It marks the first time the ...

Clacton: Red Arrows confirmed for this year's Air Show - East Anglian Daily Times | “Everyone has their favourites but without doubt the Red Arrows are the highlight of any display and they have been coming to Clacton for more than 20 years,” he said. “Our team behind the scenes is working hard – as always – to attract the best ...

AIRSHOW NEWS: Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Demo Team Display Dates 2013 from Flightline UK - UK Airshow News | The Royal Netherlands Air Force has released the 2013 schedule for their F-16 Demo Team....

Flying Into History,,,,Again! - Mason County News | On Good Friday, March 27th, Terrell arranged for Brollier and a handful of other folks to fly on a historic B-25 from Temple to Austin. This time, he wouldn't be piloting the craft, and instead of a full bombing crew, he was accompanied by his daughter ...

Osvil ‘Ozzie’ York dies at 92 from General Aviation News | Osvil “Ozzie” York, a pilot for more than 60 years who was well-known in the helicopter community, passed away March 25 in Tulsa, Okla., following a brief illness. York, 92, had recently driven from his home in Oklahoma to attend the annual meeting of the Twirly Birds — of which he was a long-time member — held during the HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada....

Lockheed 10 for the Seattle Museum of Flight from Another Time by Dan Linn | The latest news on Lockheed 10, serial number 1015, N72GT is that the Seattle Museum of Flight will add the aircraft to the museums collection....

What's new at Turner Field - Atlanta Journal Constitution | Atkins also will perform the national anthem, a ceremony that will feature a flyover by the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, including four T-6s, single-engine aircraft used to train pilots during World War II. Atlanta opera singer Tim Miller...

First Controlled Flight, 1885 Style from Featured by Webmaster | As a young child I always had an interest in airplanes and model aircraft. As I grew older I developed a keen interest in history around the era of the two world wars, and the way technologies advanced in time of conflict. I also studied the history of California. When I retired, I turned to woodworking as a hobby. I quickly learned woodturning, mastered woodworking’s other skills....

EAA Chairman Appointed to IMC Club Board from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association | EAA Chairman Jack Pelton has been appointed to the IMC Club board of directors, the club announced this week, and will join the rest of the board when it meets next week at the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida. EAA Director Mike Goulian was also recently appointed to the IMC board.

SAfrica: Balloonist to fly from old Mandela jail - Yahoo! News | Pilots in two motorized paragliders will accompany Silver-Vallance, as will four boats, including one from the South African navy that will transport media and other guests. He will only fly in gentle winds and stay low at 180 meters (600 feet), below...

Erickson Air-Crane commits to $6,000 Whirly-Girls scholarship from General Aviation News | PORTLAND, Ore. — Erickson Air-Crane has committed to a $6,000 annual scholarship through the Whirly-Girls International. The annual scholarship will fund a full External Load/Vertical Reference Course at Western Helicopters in Rialto, Calif. The course includes ground instruction and up to 6.5 hours of external load training in an MD500 helicopter....

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Summit Showcases America's Turn Toward Clean Energy - LAS VEGAS, Nevada, August 30, 2011 (ENS) - On Labor Day, all six jets of the Blue Angels flight demonstration team will perform using a 50/50 blend of drop-in biofuel, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus told the National Clean Energy Summit 4.0 in Las Vegas today.  "This will be the first time an entire unit has flown on a biofuel mix," Secretary Mabus said of the Blue Angels Pax River Labor Day Air Show.  ...

San Diego Female Navy Pilot Joins Blue Angels (Video) - By Beth Ford Roth | The Blue Angels start training next week in Florida, and Navy Lt. Holly Taylor will be among their storied ranks. The 36-year-old Taylor is currently assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 49 at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, according to ChipleyBugle.com. Taylor grew up in Louisiana, and graduated from the University of Alabama. ...

Fargo AirSho Introduction by former President Bush. - YouTube | The Fargo AirSho and the Fargo Air Museum hosted an Aviators Luncheon in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation, Fargo Navy Week and the Fargo AirSho on August 12, 2011. 

Local hero to fly with US Air Force Thunderbirds - Aerospace Manufacturing and Design | For the first time in Cleveland National Air Show history, the US Air Force Thunderbirds will fly a local community hero selected from among the dozens of nominations for its Hometown Hero program. Kevin Edmond, a fire battalion chief from Mentor, ...

Indiana Warbird Campaign September 2-4

The warbirds are coming - Muncie Star Press | With a well-grounded career in natural gas pipeline construction, Chew will have his mind in the sky Friday through Sunday when warbirds like his take center stage at the Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5161 E. Memorial Drive, for the Indiana Warbird ...

Bill Boeing Jr. To Attend Vintage Aircraft Weekend from Aero-News Network | Flying Boeing Model 40 Will On Display At The Event Bill Boeing Jr. credits the Model 40 as being the airplane that saved his father's company from bankruptcy during the Great Depression, a message he will bring to the 4th Annual Vintage Aircraft Weekend at Paine Field in Snohomish County, WA, Saturday. 

Pilots Flock to Willapa Harbor Fly-in from General Aviation News | By Dave Gauger Pilots from throughout the northwest flocked to the Willapa Harbor Airport Saturday (August 6).  The promise of famous Ekone Oysters brought 22 aircraft into the Raymond airport from throughout Washington State, California, Nevada and Canada.  The hungry pilots consumed more than 300 oysters while swapping tales, showing off their proud flying machines and enjoying a special brand of camaraderie unique to aviation buffs.   ...

Acro Camp:  Shooting the @AcroCamp campers flying the IAC Primary here at Marine City

Italy, plane aerobatics at 26th "FAI World Aerobatic Championships" in Foligno ... - AVIONEWS | (WAPA) - From August 31 to September 11 it will take place at "Giorgio Franceschi" airport in Foligno, near Perugia (Umbria), Italy, the 27th edition of "FAI World Aerobatic Championships". They're the world aerobatics championships, which will take ...

The tribute letter written by Red Arrows leader Ben Murphy - Daily Echo | For the first time since the red Arrows lost their much-loved colleague, team leader Ben Murphy has paid tribute to pilot Jon Egging. In a letter to the Daily Echo's sister paper in Bournemouth and the Lincolnshire Echo, he thanked the people of ...

Mayor leads Eastbourne tributes to Red Arrows pilot - Eastbourne Today | “During the many years of Airbourne the people of Eastbourne have developed an affinity with the Red Arrows and the tragic news of the death of Flt Lt Jon Egging will have shocked the whole town. “My sincere condolences go to his wife Emma and his ...

Reno Air Races 2011 Just Two Weeks Away!! from photorecon.net | A Motorsport events like no other. Five days of racing action. Six classes of aircraft and speeds exceeding 500 mph. It all adds up to the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. Each race is just one thrilling episode of a weeklong pylon-to-pylon drama filled with excitement at every turn and endings you will [...]

Nemesis NXT 'Relentless' To Be Auctioned on eBay from AirPigz | Looking for a really hot ride? Buy 'Relentless' on eBay during the Reno Air Races!  Kevin Eldredge is brewing up a plan to auction off his incredible Nemesis NXT racer known as Relentless during the 2011 Reno Air Races: September 14-18. The airplane is now hanging a Lycoming 720 cubic inch (8 cylinder) engine off the nose... and that engine appears to be good for about 428 hp! It'll take a starting bid of  ...

Check out our "Best of" photos from the Brunswick Air Show from last weekend. Th... by Mike Goulian Airshows | Mike Goulian's edgy, crisp, and aggressive style of aerobatic flying captivates air show fans across the globe. His passion for aviation and pursuit of excellence shows up in his performances and in his general aviation business. He is a true professional in the air show and general aviation industr...

Melissa Pemberton – Airshow pilot | Melissa strives to be a positive role model and inspiration to young people in aviation and women across the world showing them that no dream is too big and nothing is impossible! She was a keynote speaker at the...

Post Oshkosh from Nordo News by Rich Davidson | Spending an entire week at Airventure is something most pilots would love to do. It goes to reason then that flying a rare biplane to the event would be even better. And truthfully, it is. Why then do I not miss it?  In years past it was almost sad leaving Oshkosh. This year though was different. Due to an unexpected unfolding of events, I ended up at Oshkosh with an amazing plane and no passenger. ...

Parachuting competitions in Kikinda: Day 7 - FAI | Red Bull Air Race World Championship. FAI continues its close co-operation with the Red Bull Air Race World Championship [ more ]. FAI Awards. FAI medals and diplomas aim at giving public recognition to those who have ...

69 skydivers set state record over Longmont - Times Call | LONGMONT -- Just after 10:30 Sunday morning, 69 skydivers linked in midair above Vance Brand Municipal Airport to set a state record that the organizer has been trying to beat since 2008. On its second jump of the day -- the last at an altitude that would allow the feat -- the team leaped from planes at 15,300 feet above the ground and in 69 seconds positioned themselves to grab hold of one another just long enough to get  ...

Hook 2011! The Centennial Celebration Continues from Tailhook Daily Briefing | A mere 10 days from now many of us will be gathering in the warm desert sun of Reno NV for the 2011 Tailhook Reunion and Symposium!  ...

Bomber Crew Fantasy Camp Update – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Wednesday | WEDNESDAY – Hunter Chaney from the Collings Foundation joins us with an update on their upcoming Bomber Crew Fantasy Camp. Tune in tomorrow morning for all the details.

Words on a plaque can keep alive the link to our heritage - Herald and News | Reber and his B-17 flight crew of 10, all in parachutes, disappeared into the low clouds over the English Channel Jan. 23, 1943, returning from a World War II bombing run to France, which was held by Germany. The crew and its plane, the Jerry Jinx, ...

Kevin Garrison’s History of Aviation Part 2 (With Part Two You Get Eggroll) from Flight Monkeys | Wake up, boys and girls. It is time for part two of my history of aviation. Last month we left our story at the beginning of World War II. ...

Amelia Earhart's Aviator Goggles Expected to Fetch $32000 in Auction - ABC News | Broken Luxor aviator goggles said to have been worn by Amelia Earhart are being auctioned and may fetch over $32000, according to The Guardian. Also to be auctioned are eighteen unseen photographs of Earhart as she prepared for her 1937 round the world ...

PC6 Pilatus de Brienne-le-Château from Passion pour l'aviation by Xavier | To fill the void left into liquidation by the CPS (skydiving center) of Brienne-le-Château (LFFN), Elodie Perrot, vice-world champion in Gap in 2003, a bronze medalist in the World Cup 2005 Ivan Perrot, 5000 jumps under his belt, the patent owner state skydiving instructor, tandem instructor and PAC, created on 1 April 2011 a new company training center for skydiving: Dawn-Parachute .  The upturn in activity has received support from the council. The center is open weekends  ...

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Air Force celebrates JSF arrival, rolls out nation's airpower future from Air Force Link Top Stories | Air Force officials said the unveiling of the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter was a "historic occasion" during a rollout ceremony here Aug. 26.  The F-35A, on display during the ceremony, was delivered here in July by Lt. Col. Eric Smith, the Air Force's first F-35 pilot.  "This is indeed a new era," said Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., the Air Education and Training Command commander and host of the milestone event. ...

Call for GA Award Nominations Video from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News | For nearly 50 years, the General Aviation Awards Program has recognized a small group of aviation professionals in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and flight safety for their important contributions to the aviation community.   ...

Meet the MAX by Randy Tinseth | It may have been one of the best kept secrets in Boeing history. I’m still amazed we managed to keep the name 737 MAX under wraps until our official unveiling at today’s press conference. The members of our  ...

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12000 planes fly into 59th EAA AirVenture - Green Bay Press Gazette | Pilot and airplane enthusiast Tony Gooch's words dissolved in the roaring engines of Cessnas, Pipers, Warbirds and fighter jets taking off from the runway Sunday morning, marking the final day of this year's Experimental Aircraft Association's ...

The Best Aircraft of Oshkosh Air Show 2011 - AirVenture Oshkosh - Popular Mechanics | The Best Aircraft of Oshkosh Air Show 2011 The annual extravaganza of all things aviation came to Wisconsin last week, as aircraft enthusiasts flocked to the ...

HAI's Successful HELI-CENTER™ Wraps Up at EAA AirVenture - Helicopter Association International | HAI President Matt Zuccaro, his wife Doreen, and the female staff of HAI attending EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Wis. joined the highly energized Women in Aviation International (WAI) AirVenture annual breakfast. Led by Dr. Peggy Chabrian, WAI is a unique ...

"Headed Home" UCAP #244-india from Uncontrolled Airspace: General Aviation Podcast | Monday Morning, August 1. From the EAA Weeks Hangar. Beside Jeb's plane as he and Dave prepare to launch for the south, and Jack is soon to begin his long drive home.

Thunder Over The Boardwalk returns to Atlantic City from General Aviation News | The 9th annual Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" will return to the sky on Aug. 17. Headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the largest airshow on the East Coast will feature parachute teams, fly-bys, formations and more. ...

RED STAR and THE DRAGON Unveil Transforming Jet Truck - Team Release | Andy Anderson and Jerry Conley announced today that Red Star and The Dragon will now have available both in their act and as a separate act a Transforming Jet Truck. “This is an unusual jet truck; the audience first sees a street legal black pickup truck that begins to morph into an armed jet truck with radar and sidewinder missiles popping out, a .50 caliber machine gun that come out of the top of the truck and the back opens up to reveal a jet engine,” Described Andy. Jerry added, “She belches fire and smoke and a lot of noise – and at an air show that’s a good thing.”  “I have to give Jerry all the credit for this one, it was his idea, he designed it and he built it, he did a great job on it,” added Andy.  For more info on this exciting jet air show act RED STAR and THE DRAGON go to: www.jerrythejet.com See them at ICAS Booth 809

Snowbirds soar above Camrose, BVJ - Camrose Canadian | The may jobs consist of flying across North America to perform breathtaking aerobatics for millions of people, but it's all in a days work for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. But they love every minute. ...

Daredevil pilots slice up the skies at Europe's largest free air show - Daily Mail | These spectacular pictures show the amazing sights on display at the largest free air show in Europe, which took place in the North-East this weekend. The Sunderland International Airshow attracted nearly a million visitors in ...

Red Arrows and Exciting Entertainment at Cowes Week - Island Pulse | The sensational Red Arrows will perform their jaw-dropping display at 19:30 on Saturday 6 August (the first Saturday of the event). The Red Arrows are pleased to make a return to the skies above Cowes after a disappointment in 2010 when the display had ...

All the nose upward to the Tricolour Arrows But Rimini gets angry ... - Il Resto del Carlino
And 'so that the town of Fortune has paid tribute to the return of the Tricolour Arrows, after 4 years, with the' Fano Air Show '. More than 60 thousand visitors crowded the beach for most of Rastatt and amphitheater in Saxony but also ...

Relentless NXT Air Racer at over 300mph across USA to Oshkosh Race - YouTube

Red Eagle Air Sports: The Mission‬‏ - YouTube

2012 Doolittle Raiders Reunion Update – Warbird Radio LIVE! – Monday from WarbirdRadio.com | MONDAY – Larry Kelley joins us with an update on the 2012 Doolittle Raiders Reunion.  Start making your plans now so you don’t miss out on one of the largest aviation events in your lifetime.  If you have a comment or question please use the contact information posted below.   Thanks for listening.  Show time is [...]

Champaign Lady project recovers B-17 north of Talkeetna - KTNA | In January 1951, a B17 bomber crashed north of Talkeenta. Bush Pilot Cliff Hudson is credited for saving the lives of the souls on board. This week and next, the wreckage of that plane is being airlifted out of the ...

Blaine-based film shoot features B-17 bomber - Coon Rapids Herald | Woehrle is currently working on a wartime documentary titled “Stalag Luft III – One Man's Story,” a film that tells the tale of her uncle and B-17 bombardier 1st Lt. Charles Woehrle. Woehrle was shot down on May 29, 1943, on a mission to bomb German ...

Airmen to repair historic SPAD replica by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins | 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs | 8/1/2011 - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Airmen from the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit will repair the Nieuport 28 replica aircraft, which was destroyed in a storm earlier this year.  Winds from the storm launched the Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés replica, or SPAD, 100 feet from its display pole into a truck May 24.  According to  ...

P-38 Lightning Newsletter | Just a quick note to let you know that the current issue of the "P‑38 Lightning Newsletter" is now available for viewing.  Here are just a few things we have for you in this issue:  Wings Over Camarillo - If you live in the Southern CA vicinity, you'll have a chance to see two P‑38s in the air at the "Wings Over Camarillo" air show... Kelsey Crash - If you live in the Los Angeles area and happen to be driving West on the Ventura Freeway, you'll be within eyesight of a rather famous P‑38 crash site. ... A Daughter's Mission - 1Lt Shannon E. Estill, was shot down over Germany just weeks before the end of the war. Read about this daughter's journey of exceptional devotion to find him. ... And lots more. You can find the latest edition of the "P‑38 Newsletter" at our website here. ... Enjoy and, as always, we welcome your feedback.  Blue skies,  Kelly B. Kalcheim

1 August 2011 – 100 year anniversary of first US woman with a pilot’s license from Roger-Wilco | Harriet Quimby was born in Michigan in 1875 and lived on the family farm until it went bankrupt. Around age 25 she moved to San Francisco, California where she got the stage bug and dreamed about becoming an actress. This was not to be however but her superb writing skills made her into a journalist and screen writer. ...

First Air Force F-35 pilot part of aviation history from Air Force Link Top Stories | With the arrival of the joint strike fighter, the military continues setting the historic milestones for the worldwide aviation industry in preparing the first F-35 Lightning II pilots.  Lt. Col. Eric Smith became a part of history himself recently as the first Airman to fly the new ...

Top award winners named for Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 from Air Force Link Top Stories | The Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 competition drew to a close here July 29 with the 97th Air Mobility Wing earning the "Best Air Mobility Wing" title during the awards presentation for the air mobility competition.  In the closing ceremonies, the Rodeo commander addressed the thousands of people who had traveled from around the world to the biennial competition.  "We came to learn everything we can and work hard," said Brig. Gen. Rick Martin. "Today, we hope to have a little fun as well, as we honor the competitors and their efforts." ...

‘The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It’ published from General Aviation News | A new book, "The Battle of Britain in the Words of the Pilots Who Won It," by Max Arthur, is now available.  ...

Museum in push to be a top gun - Pocklington Post | A TOP flight academic has touched down at the Yorkshire Air Museum to help propel it towards becoming one of the nation's top attractions. Dr Marta Herrero has joined the Elvington museum as part of its strategy to gain national collection status. ...

It's Here Fantasy Flight Week, 1st to 7th August from RAF Museum London News | From 1st to 7th August, the Museum will be holding ‘Fantasy Flight Week’ - a week of fantastical tales of flight from around the world narrated by the Museum’s professional story tellers, specially tailored for 3 to 9 year olds. Held three times a day at 11.30 am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm in each 30 minute session children will explore various legends about flying and flight including that of  ...

Interesting Experimental Aircraft of America from Wayne Farley's Aviation Blog | Here's a guest post by Chloe Trogden on some fascinating flight machines designed and constructed for experimental purposes by the US. I learnt quite a bit here. ...

A & S Interview: Ron Davies - Air & Space Magazine | Ronald E. G. Davies, who passed away on July 30 after a series of strokes, was for 30 years Curator of Air Transport at the National Air and Space Museum, during which time he wrote 25 books about air transport. He spoke with Senior Editor Pat Trenner in February.

South Side grad's military career now part of air museum - News Sentinel | “In his youth, John dreamed of becoming an aviator through his drawings, building of models and his first airplane ride from a family friend,” the narration reads on the plaque that was donated to the museum in Davenport's honor by his family. ...

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100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation Board Announced - Marketwire 
SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - December 14, 2010) - The 100 th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Foundation has announced its Board of Directors for the 2011 ...

Still Relentless - PlaneAndPilotMag.com (via Dasher)
Aircraft specifications, airplane reports, planes for sale and more information for pilots from Plane & Pilot and Pilot Journal magazines.
Awesome article about Kevin's Mayday - in his own words.
I have already told him personally what a great job I thought he did.
Check this out and consider how you would have reacted at 400+ mph when your prop departs the aircraft. Amazing! 

Warbird Radio Presents – ICAS 2010 from WarbirdRadio.com 
WARBIRD RADIO PRESENTS -  Join us as we re-visit some of our favorite conversations during the 2010 ICAS Convention.  Hear from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Dale Snodgrass and many more.  For more information on the 2011 air show season just stay tuned to Warbird Radio.  Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. STUDIO LINE:  [...]

You can suggest who flies with the Blue Angels

See this tweet from the Blue Angels:  Blue Angels fans, what celebrities/ sport stars would you like to see in the backseat of a Blue Angel jet in 2011? Taking suggestions! from Twitter / BlueAngels   (The Indy Transponder thinks @StephenForce would be an excellent Backseater  in 2011 Hooah http://ow.ly/3peGy)

Organizers prepare for 2011 Air Show - WEPN
Preparations for the 2011 Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show and Open House are underway.
Next year’s show, set for September 17th and 18th, will focus on variety over power according to President of Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Colonel Brian Truman.
There are still some details that will not be finalized until next year but members of the board said ...

Mike Goulian by Jen Shannon
Here are the photos of Mr. Mike Goulian. He did an excellent job at the air show. Apparently he's been flying since he was super young (I think they said 9 years old).

2011 Bahamas Pilot Challenge - General aviation pilots challenged to visit all 20 Bahamas ports of entry - Bahama Islands Info
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has announced  their partnership with Pilot Mall.com aviation superstore, in an exciting promotion designed to promote tourism and encourage general aviation travel throughout The Islands Of The Bahamas.
The promotion challenges participants to visit all twenty Bahamian Airports of Entry (AOE) during the 2011 calendar year.  ...

December 14, 2010 Punkin Chunkin in Alabama from Ely Air Lines 
Linda: “How low do you want to go,” asked the young pilot as I climbed in the Cessna 150 at sunset, basketball-sized pumpkin in hand, preparing to take the final shot in the Tennessee Valley Punkin’ Chunkin’ contest. My goal: to be the one to hit the target, a port-a-potty set way out on the grass between two runways. We were far enough from persons ...

Production Update: Return from ICAS, T-38A, Acro Camp Soundtrack, and More from Airspeed 
Okay, I think my head is back from Vegas and ICAS 2010. Great convention, lots of contacts made, and lots of friends revisited.
And lots on the hot plate for the next few weeks. Don, Barry, and I go into the studio on Friday to record parts of the Acro Camp movie soundtrack. I have all of the basic tracks down, but the real magic won’t happen until we’re all together with the instruments set up and the click track begins.
And I’m close to finishing the episode covering the T-38A flight with the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale ...

Gate Guards and Base Displays (not museums) from FenceCheck Forums

New Stearman pix from The PapaGolf Chronicles 
Red Stewart Airfield is one of those quaint old airports where people will just go hang around watching (and apparently photographing) airplanes. One of my blogging buddies, Steve DiLullo who chronicles his flying activities out of his home airport at Red Stewart, came across some pictures that had been taken of my momentous flight in the Stearman. He was kind enough to pick them up and send them to me, and here they are:

2011 Fly-In Theme: Life Begins at Fourty from Antique Airfield News
In Sep of 1971 the first AAA/APM Invitational Fly-in was held at Antique Airfield near Blakesburg, IA. At that point in time Antique Airfield had only existed for a little over a year. The move of the AAA and APM from the Ottumwa Industrial Airport had been a busy and exciting time though fraught with yet-to-overcome challenges and resistance from various quarters. But the die had been cast and the 1st AAA/APM Fly-in at Antique Airfield went on as scheduled. Despite the ...  and ....Stinson Model "O" Flying Update, Dale Jewett's New Aeronca Chief 

an eclectic trio of Republic Aviation aircraft - from x planes
an eclectic trio of Republic Aviation aircraft - the P-47 Thunderbolt, XF-12 Rainbow, and the RC-3 Seabee

Style in the Aisle - The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight’s extensive flight attendant uniform collection made its first public appearance in Style in the Aisle, a temporary exhibition that opened on February 9, 2008. A dozen complete uniforms were featured, dating from the 1930s to the 1980s and representing several different ...
   
Museum in Trouble - UpperMichigansSource.com
KI SAWYER -- The KI Sawyer Heritage Air Museum was located at the W building or West Branch Community Center in KI Sawyer for four years, ...

Historic 747 demolished in South Korea from Warplanes Online Community 
The first 747 jetliner to carry commercial passengers and a symbol of the golden age of air travel was demolished in Namyangju, South Korea last Sunday, Dec. 12, as its owners gave up a frustrating decade-long attempt to make a profit from the mammoth piece of aviation history.
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Hot Air Balloon Flights – THE New Celebrity Activity! - Release-news.com 
... in 1996 as an off-shoot of Air Displays International Ltd (operator of the world-renowned Biggin Hill Air Fair), offering flying activities and lessons. ...

Lyla from AF.mil Photos
Members of the NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan participate in a group photo for Lyla, a cancer patient and the St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital Dec 9, 2010. (U.S. Navy photo/ Petty Officer Jared E. Walker)
   
Struggle at the top over decision to scrap UK Harriers - BBC News
... jet from RAF Cottesmore, completing a fly-past of several other air stations, hurtling through the sullen winter skies before landing for the last time. ...

Orbital Sciences Corporation Submits Proposal for New Spaceplane to Serve ISS from Spaceports 
The orbit capable vehicle would seat four astronauts, providing a cost-effective solution for NASA’s astronaut transportation needs, as well as enabling future commercial applications.
Orbital Sciences Corporation has announced that it has submitted a proposal to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in response to the Commercial Crew Development-2 contract solicitation. The company also provided several top-level details of its proposal for providing safe and affordable transportation services to and from the International Space Station (ISS) and for commercial activities in Earth orbit in a press release.
The space plane is proposed to launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, but Orbital says other ...

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2010 Reno Air Races - Picstream #1 Friday 9.17.10 (14 Pix)

by Martt Clupper at AirPigz.com

 

Rare Bear humor: "Due to the economy we've had to downsize..."

(14 pix)

 You gotta love when the people who race hardcore in the Unlimited Class at Reno have a sense of humor. I figured this pic of the Rare Bear pedal car was a perfect way to get things started. My Reno 2010 experience is beginning a little late - I arrived late last night and then got started checking things out today: Friday. I didn't see the real Bear early today, but I'm sure she'll be growling soon.

 

Kevin Eldredge; his Relentless NXT; and a pile of broken engine parts

 The big story so far has certainly been the massive engine failure and mayday experienced by Kevin Eldredge in his Relentless NXT racer. It was great to see him spending some time with the people showing the airplane and the broken pieces. It would've been easy to pack and run, but I think it says a lot that he's not only still here, but putting as much of an upbeat face on this situation as could ever be expected. Be sure to check out his Relentless Reno 2010 blog for more details.

 

Answering questions from interested people about what happened with the NXT

 Kevin explained that an oil line fitting appears to have failed first, leading to oil loss. When all pressure was lost, the prop went flat which allowed the engine to wildly overspeed. Imagine a high output race engine running at or near full power and then remove almost all the load from it. The extremely high rpm caused the counterbalance on the back of the engine to fail, and in the process of all these things happening, the engine locked up suddenly breaking off the shaft extension and throwing the prop off the airplane. Fortunately, even tho 3 of the engine mount lugs broke off the engine, it stayed attached to the airframe. For this very kind of reason, race engines are set up with safety cables that hopefully will at least keep the engine on the airplane in an emergency so the airplane will remain balanced.

Reno Update - 9/17/2010

Thursday at Reno - LiveAirShowTV
Some of the latest news from the Reno Air Races. First full day of racing, and how the top Unlimited contenders are feeling about the race. (embedded video)

Ruby Red - photo by Anthony Taylor

   
National Championship Air Races and Air Show 2010 at the Reno-Stead Airport - MyNews4
Today was the first opening ceremony at the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, complete with a symbolic "lap," called the "eternal ...

Reno National Championship Air Races volunteers enjoy the view at Home Pylon
Reno Gazette-Journal
Tucker, 49, is the head flag man — only the second one in the 47-year history of the Reno Air Races, and one of a handful of air race volunteers who call ...

Race fans descend on Reno - AOPA Pilot
Air racers, and air racing enthusiasts, have been arriving in Reno, Nev., for the forty-seventh annual National Championship Air Races. ...

Incredible...... from www.kevineldredge.com
... Just as I started to roll slightly to the left to set my nose on just the right angle to start my qualifying lap I heard the most unbelievable squeal and then POP! I knew right away that the prop had left the party but the big question was what was going to happen next? ...

GP-5 Super Sport Racer Debuts at Reno from Planenews Aviation News 
George Periera, designer of such aircraft as the Osprey and GP-4, wanted to try his hand at a Reno Unlimited racer, and figured that a small, light aircraft could do the job at least as well as the big warbirds that dominated the class. ...

Snowbirds make refueling stop - Great Falls Tribune
Snowbirds were seen heading south through Great Falls on Thursday morning — a few months earlier than usual.
No, it wasn't the retired Montanans who flee the snow for Arizona during the winter. Rather, 11 Canadian Forces pilots who are part of the Snowbirds aviation demonstration teams landed their CT-114 Tutor jets at Great Falls International Airport while en route to a weekend air show in Reno, Nev. ...

Fresh from the rumor mill!!! from www.nemesisnxt.com
A juicy rumor is flying around the Reno Air Race pits this year! It claims that the World Speed Record holder, 15 time Reno National Champion, Jon Sharp isn’t at the races due to poor health. On the contrary! The “kidney”, formerly known as Patricia’s, is doing great! ...

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Relentless NXT Loses Prop During Qualification!

Courtesy of Airpigz
  

Kevin Eldredge's blog has more details on what happened during a qualifying run at Reno
photo: Kevin Eldredge

In the left and right corners of this amazing picture you can see parts of the prop from Kevin Eldredge's Relentless NXT that have left the airplane. Fortunately Kevin was able to make a safe deadstick landing on one of the runways at Stead Field. A small fire in the engine compartment broke out but was quickly extinguished. Get more details from Kevin's Reno 2010 blog.

 

The broken back end of the Relentless  NXT race engine
photo: Everyday Tuesday 

 The early report is that the engine suffered a loss of oil allowing the prop to overspeed, then the engine to seize causing the prop to snap off. Fortunately the engine stayed on the airframe and Kevin was able to get the airplane on the ground safely.

 This pic from the Everyday Tuesday Flickr page shows more of the damaged engine and some of the recovered prop parts.

 I'm still en route to Reno so I don't have a lot of details to offer at the moment. The Reno Air Race website shows both the Relentless NXT and the GP-5 that I posted about yesterday as NO TIME, which I understand to mean they are not qualified for racing. In fact, only four airplanes are qualified for the Super Sport races at this time. 

 

The Relentless NXT airframe with the damaged engine removed
photo: Everyday Tuesday

More info on the already very exciting 2010 Reno Air Races coming soon.

Reno Update - 9/15/2010, #2

Speed Record Falls At Reno from AVwebFlash Current Issue
The National Championship Air Races are under way this week in Reno, Nev., and before the official races even started on Wednesday, a major speed record was broken. Curt Brown flew his L-29 jet around the pylons on Tuesday at a rate of 543.568 mph, the fastest speed ever recorded at the ...

Reno 2010: Relentless Loses Prop in Flight from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association
Unexpected may become the watchword for the 2010 Reno Air Races, especially in the Super Sport Class. Qualifying runs and heat races began Wednesday, September 15, with racing running through Sunday, September 19, at Reno, Nevada's Stead Airport. ...

Here's a photo we shot while visiting the Relentless pit today

GP-5 Super Sport Racer Debuts at Reno from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association
George Periera, designer of such aircraft as the Osprey and GP-4, wanted to try his hand at a Reno Unlimited racer, and figured that a small, light aircraft could do the job at least as well as the big warbirds that dominated the class.

GP-5 At Reno 2010: Wooden It Be Great... by Airpigz
The GP-5 is an all-wood racer that was begun in the early 90's by George Pereira, well known for his Osprey and GP-4 homebuilt aircraft. Originally intended to compete against the Unlimited racers (following attempts like Tsunami and the Pond Racer) - but a long and challenging journey ultimately has kept this airplane from ever  ...
   
"Galloping Ghost" returns to Reno Air Races after more than 20 years - Reno Gazette-Journal
“The whole air racing community is so happy about it.” competed and won at the post-World War II Cleveland Air Races of the late 1940s. ...

Marilyn Dash and the LiveAirShowTV crew

The "Ruby Slippers" have been swapped out as a tribute to Al Goss.  Ruby's wearing Warlock Slippers?

Reno Air Races complete 2010 schedule from Latest news updates from RGJ.com

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