BARANASKAS DIES IN PRACTICE ACCIDENT
ICAS member and air show performer Bob Baranaskas of Warbirds over Long Island was killed on Sunday, April 5 when he was involved in an accident while practicing air show maneuvers in his P-40 Warhawk over the ocean near Fire Island in New York. In a written statement, Bob’s son Chris Baranaskas, who was serving as a safety observer at the time of the accident, reported that Baranaskas was, “in the middle of [a half] Cuban eight when it went into a spin.”
The NTSB is investigating the causes of the accident and has already completed a preliminary report on the accident (http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20090405X75631&key=1).
SHEPARD PASSES
ICAS recently learned that ICAS member and air show performer Harry Shepard passed away on March 21 from complications related to pneumonia following a short illness.
AND THE BIG CROWDS KEEP ON COMING
What started as a curiosity has now developed into a full-fledged trend. Air show attendance is up, almost without exception and throughout the country. In the last issue of Fast Facts, we reported on record crowds at Punta Gorda, Florida, Columbus, Georgia, and Luke AFB in Arizona. We neglected to mention that – just the week before those three shows – NAS El Centro in California and MCAS Yuma in Arizona also had record crowds.
Now we’re learning that the Riverside Air Show in southern California, the Tuscaloosa, Alabama show, and a weekend show at Keesler AFB in Mississippi all welcomed record setting crowds. In some cases, these records were for one-day attendance with bad weather on the second day of the two-day weekend, but industry veterans have gone from cautiously optimistic to conditionally confident: there has not been an air show yet this year that has had good weather and disappointing crowds. Indeed, with good weather, most of the shows we have heard from are setting new attendance records.
However, most shows – both those that have already been held and those that have not – continue to report considerable challenges in attracting sponsorship support.
TRAFFIC: FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED
One of the most interesting trends-within-a-trend to emerge from the first few weeks of the 2009 air show season is the preponderance of horrific traffic problems.
As noted in this and previous issues of Fast Facts, many air shows are seeing an increase in attendance as the public seeks cost-efficient, family-oriented entertainment alternatives. For some shows, this is putting unexpected stress on the event’s logistical infrastructure. Parking and traffic “systems” that were designed around “standard” attendance figures are bending and, in some cases, breaking under the weight of significant increases in the total number of vehicles.
These traffic problems have multiple, negative impacts on a show. From lost revenue and community ill will to safety hazards and the inopportune distractions for your leadership and volunteers, the many and varied impacts of traffic and parking issues should be on your mind as you and your team identify and solve potential problems for your show this year.
Several shows that reported record attendance in 2009 have subsequently been severely criticized in the local media for failing to anticipate and plan for these “challenges.” Don’t put yourself in the position of having to improvise on the Saturday morning of air show weekend. Learn from the unfortunate experiences of your fellow ICAS members. If you have a parking plan that you think might become a problem with some increase in attendance, start developing contingency plans now.
GOULIAN AEROSPORTS, PILOT MALL TO HOST OPEN HOUSE TO BENEFIT ICAS FOUNDATION
Goulian Aerosports and Pilot Mall are hosting an open house at Sun ‘n Fun on Thursday, April 23 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. with proceeds to benefit the ICAS Foundation. The open house will be located in the Pilot Mall exhibit area, located just across from Exhibit Hall B on the Sun ‘n Fun show grounds. Your admittance is free. Pilot Mall will provide snacks and drinks. You’ll have a chance to spend some social time with your aviation and air show colleagues. And any money generated through raffles or auction items will go to the ICAS Foundation. If you think you’d like to come, RSVP directly to Pilot Mall President Neil Gazer at neil@pilotmall.com.
MAGIN TO BE FEATURED SPEAKER AT NAB CONVENTION
ICAS member and air show videographer Mark Magin of OnBoard Images will be a featured speaker at next week’s National Association of Broadcasters Convention and trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Magin, who will make a presentation on high definition, on-board camera systems during the convention’s Technical Innovations Forum, is recognized as an industry trailblazer in this important area of digital broadcast technology.
"This is an incredible opportunity to introduce this cutting edge technology to a large audience of broadcast professionals," says Magin.
EARLY INFO ON 2009 ICAS CONVENTION
The early bird gets the worm. And the cheapest registration fees. And a guaranteed room at the convention host hotel. And the best possible exhibit booth location. And the least expensive airline tickets.
A few details on the 2009 ICAS Convention for all of our early birds:
The entire schedule is one-day earlier within the week. The Air Force Air Shows Workshop will be held on Saturday (rather than the traditional Sunday), December 5. Exhibit set-up for the 2009 ICAS Convention will be Sunday (rather than the traditional Monday), December 6. Our traditional welcome reception will also be held on the evening of Sunday, December 6. We’ll have a football theme and we’re encouraging all of our members to come dressed in their favorite team’s colors. The annual pilot safety de-brief session will also be held on Sunday. And, for the first time, we’ll have several break-out education sessions on the afternoon of Sunday, December 6.
The opening keynote session and our first exhibit sessions will be held on the morning of Monday (rather than normal Tuesday), December 7. On Monday evening, we’re also pleased to announce that ICAS will host a special “members only” concert featuring country music recording artist Aaron Tippin. The Marketing Competition luncheon will be held on Tuesday, December 8 and the annual Chairman’s Banquet will be held on Wednesday, December 9.
ICAS has recently loaded a new, even-more-user-friendly, on-line convention registration tool on the ICAS website. Click here http://www.airshows.aero/Page/ConventionRegistration to register for the 2009 ICAS Convention. If you’re looking for the very lowest ICAS Convention registration rates, they are available now.
Exhibit booths at the ICAS Convention are still available. For more information and available booth locations, contact Karen Connors at ICAS headquarters, by e-mail at connors@airshows.aero or by phone at 703-779-8510.
ICAS negotiated with the Paris Las Vegas Hotel to offer sleeping rooms to ICAS Convention delegates at the heavily discounted rate of $117 per night, cheaper even than our rate last year at the Rio. Paris has set up a special website for ICAS members to reserve a sleeping room during the convention. Click here http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=PLV&groupCode=SPICA9 to make your reservation or call the Paris toll free number at 888-266-5687.
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Bluebonnet Air Show from kratzmc.com
Sat April 11th, I am going to ride to see the first half of the show. This is a great show and Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force has a pretty neat museum there. I went last year and it was one great show and a good reason to ride. Airshow site.
Full up for fun weekend - Marlborough Express, New Zealand
By CHERIE HOWIE - The Marlborough Express Marlborough's population could almost double this weekend if the predictions of Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka organiser Graham Orphan are correct. Mr Orphan, one of several involved in organising the ...
Wings, Wheels, Wine - Mudgeee Guardian and Gulgong Advertiser, Australia
Off the ground, visitors will be treated to an amazing sky spectacular, with jet aircraft, war birds, aerobatic displays, ultra-lights and helicopters taking to the air. See a spectacular ‘Pitt’s Special’ dual aerobatics display, join a helicopter joy ...
Royal Navy Air Power Demo at Air Tattoo - UK Airshow News by Flightline UK
One of the biggest displays of Royal Navy airpower will be staged at this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to mark 100 years of naval aviation.
More than 40 fixed wing and rotary aircraft, from training squadrons and the front line as well as from the Royal Navy Historic Flight, will combine in unique formations in a dramatic demonstration of Fleet Air Arm aviation during the past century.
The Fleet Air Arm is the Royal Navy’s air force, operating around 200 combat aircraft and more than 50 support/training aircraft. They provide the Royal Navy with a multi-role airborne combat capability in all environments, day and night, over the sea and land.
At the Air Tattoo, rare naval aircraft such as the Swordfish, Sea Hawk and Sea Fury will share the skies with their modern counterparts such as the iconic Harrier and the Jetstream. Also taking part will be Lynx and Sea King squadrons, a variety of training aircraft plus the Royal Navy helicopter display team The Black Cats. ...
Robins Air Base Air Show to be held next month - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA
This year's Robins Air Force Base Air Show will take place May 2nd and 3rd and will feature the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Army's Golden Knights parachute team. Also included in the lineup will be a Battle of Midway scenario with World War II ...
Warbird pilot remembered for contributions to aviation - SmartBrief, DC
Robert Baranaskas owned a collection of the vintage aircraft, which he regularly flew in air shows in an effort to increase awareness of US aviation history. "Bob's generation were the guys who originally started flying warbirds again and got them into ...
Air show is all at sea... in the sky - Swindon Advertiser
Earlier this year, organisers of the air tattoo announced that visitors will be allowed to park on the airbase for the first time since 9/11 terrorist attack in New York.
Michael Goulians Sun n Fun Schedule from Smoke-On by Tom
Lakeland, Florida - April 24-26 - Michael Goulian will be performing at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In on Friday (tentative), Saturday and Sunday of the event. Airshow starts at 2:00pm each day. This will be the first live performance of Michael’s new Castrol Aviator Extra 330SC aircraft with his Lycoming Thunderbolt IO-580 engine and new generation [...]
Blue Thunder Update! from www.bluethunderairracing.com
I hope everyone has been sitting around breathlessly awaiting the March report on the progress of the “Blue Thunder II” construction. I am sorry to report that we are falling behind schedule, but we are working hard to catch up.
While the cockpit interior is being painted, I am wiring the switches and lights on the panel. This is not a great picture, but it is where the panel was while I was taking photos. ...
The B-17 is one of only 9 in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the World. Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out - $12 donation ...
Fly-In’s co-founder named to Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame - Galesburg Register-Mail, IL
Thomas E. “Tom” Lowe, co-founder of the National Stearman Fly-In, has been selected to join the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be May 20 in East Peoria as the concluding event of the 2009 Illinois Aviation Conference. ...
World War II aviators share stories, experiences from Air Force Link Top Stories
It's rare today to be able to sit down with living legends and pick their brains of past experiences and commitment during their military aviation careers.
Three such individuals provided that opportunity for servicemembers and civilians here March 31 during "Lunch with the Legends" at the base club.
Providing insight to their careers were Marion Stegeman Hodgson, a Women Airforce Service Pilot, or WASP, during World War II; Michael Spiller, a B-17 Flying Fortress navigator during World War II; and Wayne Kuschel, a veteran pilot of 50 different aircraft. They also visited with the audience during the event.
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WASP reflect of roles as aviation pioneers from Air Force Link Top Stories
Three members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots reminisced about their World War II experiences as part of this year's Squadron Officer College Warrior Symposium series here March 26.
The WASP were a select group of women pilots who by becoming the first women in history to fly American military aircraft, became pioneers, heroes and role models.
The ladies who spoke to Squadron Officer School Class 09C were Dawn Seymour, Mary-Helen Chapman-Foster and Doris Tanner -- three of about 1,070 pilots who received their wings, ferried aircraft and participated in troop training during World War II.
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Museum move plane-ly exciting - Camden Advertiser, Australia
The main hangar and administration/library buildings will be built to resemble an aeroplane and the roof will be curved to mimic the wing of a plane. To complete the museum, the committee needs about $2.5million in donations or in-kind support. ...
M Resort blimp grounded after last Vegas flight - Las Vegas Sun, NV
Aside from not flying in winds exceeding 18 mph, Dillard also doesn’t fly in precipitation. “The blimp is a fair-weather creature. It’s good for picnics, barbecues and sunny days,” Dillard said. “When I think of rain, I think of umbrellas and no one ...
Concorde is still a symbol of Gallic pride - Times Online, UK
The April Fool's Day story from the National Air Museum at Le Bourget fooled the news agency because it was plausible. In Britain, it would have raised an instant laugh because the nation's aeronautical heritage is not exactly a priority for the ...
Rare 2-seat Spitfire up for auction - The Associated Press
That plane had been on display at the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio until 1997. The one now for sale is a Mark IX model delivered on Oct. 23, 1944, one of 23000 Spitfires built through the war.
Thrilling line-up for model air show - Shropshire Star, UK
Spokesman Steve Bishop said: “There will be everything from model turbines doing 250mph low passes to large-scale multi-engined World War Two bombers and one third scale aerobatic bi-planes. “Many of the top names in the sport will be displaying their ...
Embry-Riddle Offers Aviation/Aerospace Summer Programs for Teens - AMTOnline.com, MD
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Teens who'd enjoy hands-on exploration of aviation and aerospace topics will want to sign up for the Summer Academy operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at its Daytona Beach campus. This year the Summer Academy offers ...
Scouts get a lesson in aviation - 27east.com, NY
By Brendan O'Reilly On their way to earning their Aviation Merit Badges, Boy Scouts with Southampton Troop 58 made a trip to Brookhaven Airport on Sunday for a look inside the Mid Island Air Flight School with Assistant Chief Pilot Gary Spence. ...
Sick in Space - airspacemag.com
Poor Gherman Titov, the second human in orbit. By the time the Soviets flew him in August 1961, Yuri Gagarin had grabbed the glory four months earlier. Unlike Gagarin, who had made just one orbit, Titov was subjected to 17, which took a little more than a day. That might have granted the kid bragging rights—he was 25 years old, and remains the youngest person ever in space. ...
The Nightmare of Voskhod 2 from Air & Space MagazinePlaneSpot - iphonedownloading
PlaneSpot Category: Reference Released: 04/07/09 Price: $0 ( Download ) Description: Have you ever seen an airplane that you couldn’t identify? Now, the answer is in your pocket. PlaneSpot enables you to identify any US civilian registered aircraft, get detailed information about the aircraft, contribute comments and pictures, and view other users’ comments and pictures. PlaneSpot is a great way to find out exactly what type of aircraft you are looking at – either at the local a ...
Angels… BLUE Angels! from pastorron7
In Matthew 7:23 it is recorded that Jesus says to many on the day of judgment, “Then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me…’” This past Saturday I had the honor of seeing the Blue Angels in Tuscaloosa. They are the demonstration precision flying team of the U.S. Navy. I was a guest of Blue Angel Maj. Brenden Burkes who pilots the C-130 “Fat Albert” for the Blue Angels. That meant I got to sit in the special Blue Angels section, was allowed parking priviledges, and have my ...
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71° Gruppo P.166DL3 supporting the Abruzzo earthquake rescue by David Cenciotti On Apr. 6, 2009, at 03.33AM LT, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Abruzzo region, in central Italy, killing more than 200 people, causing entire buildings to collapse and leaving 17.000 people homeless. The Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force, ItAF), along with the other Armed Forces and Italian Air Services, supports the rescue mission that followed the quake. First of all, a sort of No-Fly Zone (enforced by specific NOTAMs) was created around L’Aquila and the other villages hit by the strong earthquake. Then, an HH-3F of the 15° Stormo, from Pratica di Mare, and a C-27J of the 46^ Brigata Aerea, from Pisa, both in MEDEVAC configuration, were deployed to L’Aquila Preturo airport, as soon as the airport’s infrastructures had been surveyed and repaired by personnel carried by AB.212 helicopters of both the 15° and 9° Stormo from Grazzanise in order to enable the operations of the rescue assets. ...
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US F-16s vs Canadian Cessna 172 from All Things Aviation by JetAviator7
Apparently a student pilot stole a Cessna 172 from a flight school in Canada and has flown the aircraft across the US border, over Wisconsin and on its way to Illinois. At the time of this writing the Cessna 172 is still in the air, and the State Capitol of Wisconsin has been evacuated. It is unclear what the intentions of this pilot are. Two F-16s intercepted the aircraft with the intention of forcing it to land at the Central Wisconsin Airport at Mosinee, WI. However, the aircraft did not land and continued its Westward journey. Around 9pm Central Standard time the aircraft landed on highway 60 in Missouri. The pilot fled the aircraft after landing. During the flight the pilot climbed to 14,500 where he could have suffered hypoxia, but later descended to 3,700 feet. The student pilot was aware that the F-16s were watching him, but they would not shoot the aircraft down unless it exhibited hostile intent. Of course sending a pair of F-16s on a mission is not cheap. It is estimated that the cost for this pursuit will be around $ 500,000. I am sure they would like this student pilot to pay for this, if they catch him. The moral of the story is this: don't steal airplanes, don't cross borders, don't aggravate F-16s and be very, very careful. Stay tuned - this should be a great story! Until next time keep your wings straight and level Hersch! JetAviator7
Reports: Pilot Of Stolen Cessna 172 In Police Custody from Aero-News Network
Pilot Flees On Foot After Flying Into US ANN REALTIME REPORTING 04.06.09 2215 EDT: The pilot of a stolen Cessna 172 has landed the aircraft on a highway near Ellsinore, MO after flying around for several hours, and leading to the evacuation of the Wisconsin state capitol.
Pilot Arrested After Plane Chase from AVwebFlash Current Issue
Authorities in Missouri arrested a Turkish-born Canadian alleged to be the pilot of a Cessna 172 stolen from a flight school in Thunder Bay, Ont. and the subject of a low speed chase across the Midwest on Monday. Officials at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ont. called police when a man was spotted hopping the fence at the Thunder Bay Airport and jumping into one of its 172s for an "unauthorized flight." The pilot, identified as Yavus Burke, but who called himself Adam Leon, apparently picked a plane that was full of fuel because he coaxed about 1,000 nm out of it before setting down on a dirt road near Ellsinore, Mo. The state capitol in Madison, Wisc. was evacuated as the 172 passed overhead around 5 p.m. and the aircraft had plenty of company along the way.
US SECDEF WANTS TO SLASH RAPTOR PROGRAM – AirShowBuzz.com
(AP) The nation should stop pouring billions into futuristic, super-expensive F-22 jet fighters, pull the plug on new presidential helicopters and put the money into systems U.S. soldiers can use against actual foes, Defense Secretary Robert Gates declared Monday. What Does the Future Hold for the F-22?
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Names 2009 Inductees from Aero-News Network
Five To Be Honored At October Banquet The Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) tells ANN it will induct five aviators at a ceremony to be held this fall. John Jerstad, Paul Johns, LaVern Reller, Gunter Voltz, and Giles Meisenheimer will be honored for their achievements and contributions to aviation in Wisconsin.
Wings over the Crossroads '09' from Technorati for: Airshow
Local pilots: Death of Northport pilot leaves a void - Newsday, NY
(Handout) The death of Robert Baranaskas leaves a void in the tight-knit community of aviation enthusiasts who restore and fly World War II-era planes, say fellow pilots and friends of the Northport resident. Baranaskas' dedication to reviving vintage ...
Old warhorse tribute to flying ace - Marlborough Express, New Zealand
By CHERIE HOWIE - The Marlborough Express SKY HIGH: This restored Mk IX Spitfire, pictured during a test flight last month, will make its public flying debut at the Classic Fighters Airshow at Omaka at Easter. The aircraft was restored by Brendon Deere ...
Warbirds host barbecue for Marine expeditionary unit - Paso Robles Press, CA
The past and present converged at Estrella Warbird Museum — a facility dedicated to preserving historic military aircraft and other vehicles — on Sunday as active servicemen of the Marine Expeditionary Unit HMM-166 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station ...
Smithsonian week speeds into the past - Press-Enterprise, CA
The closing-day activities on April 18 at the March Field Air Museum will include a final flurry of transportation activity, including family-friendly tours of antique air planes such as the Lockheed SR-71and the B-17 Flying Fortress.
Aviation museum to open - Northampton Chronicle & Echo, UK
Sywell Aviation Museum opens its doors for the 2009 season on Easter Saturday with an extremely rare wartime painting on display for the first time in nearly 70 years. The "nose art" cartoon was painted on the side of a Vickers Wellington Bomber which ...
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Chapter 1342 10th Annual Young ... - Grand Forks Herald, ND
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION Chapter 1342 10th Annual Young Eagles Fly-in Free Airplane Rides SATURDAY April 11th 2009 (Rain Date: SUNDAY April 12th 2009) 10AM to 3PM CROOKSTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT CROOKSTON, MN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: BBQ ...
Young high fliers get an aeroplane classroom - Belfast Telegraph, United Kingdom
An aeroplane built in Belfast has found a new home as an innovative classroom at a primary school in England. The 22-metre Short 360 aircraft arrived in the grounds of Kingsland Primary in Bucknall earlier this week after the pupils were asked what ...
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Blue Angels Debut At Wisconsin Air Fest - WIFR, ILTeamwork ensures Thunderbirds performance from Air Force Link Top Stories
Airmen from three commands came together to prepare the Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons in time for the Keesler Air Force Base airshow April 4 after inclement weather damaged five of the aircraft's noses.
The damage from the weather occurred as the Thunderbirds arrived for the airshow and was limited to the red cones called radar domes, or "radome," at the nose of the aircraft. Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, and Air Force Materiel Command Airmen worked together to replace the cones, which are structural, weather proof enclosures that protect the F-16s' radar antenna from environmental conditions.
more...Clouds ground air show’s second day - Dateline Alabama, AL
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox said attendance and traffic for Saturday’s air show was far higher than expected, causing some shuttle buses to run hours behind schedule, but he said most people understood the logistics involved in staging an event of ...
Air show a good lesson in event planning - Tuscaloosa News
In less than two months, the Blue Angels will make their debut in the stateline once again, for the 2009 Southern Wisconsin Air Fest just south of Janesville. The event will take flight May 30th and end on the 31st. The Rockford Airport is expected to ...
American Heroes Air Show Returns to Austin’s Historic Camp Mabry - Helicopter Association International, VA
Once again the Lone Star state will welcome back the American Heroes Air Show to Austin. The Heroes Air Show, the nation's premier aviation event dedicated exclusively to helicopters, will land at the Texas Military Forces’ Camp Mabry on Saturday, ...
Air show chairman to remain on job through 2011 from www.daytondailynews.com
DAYTON — Corporate executive Michael Emoff said Monday, April 6, that he plans to stay on as chairman of the Dayton Air Show's board through the 2011 show, while he grooms fellow board member Paul Horan to succeed him.
Central Washington University Open House from Airline Pilot Central Forums by DClark
For those of you who are interested, or know people who are interested, in the Aviation program at Central Washington University, we will be having an open house on Sat. April 18. It will start at 10 am and last till 3 pm. We will be providing more information on our Flight Officer and Aviation Management Degrees.
There is more information at www.cwu.edu/~flight.
Plane takes off without pilot at vintage airshow - Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
A runaway aircraft took off on its own when the pilot could not get into the cockpit on time after swinging the front propellor. The classic biplane ran in circles on the ground at speeds of up to 60mph before taking off and flying on its own for 200m. ...
Car, plane collide at air show - Victoria Advocate
The driver of a 1963 Thunderbird left a single-file line of stopped vehicles and struck the edge of an Air Force training jet wing at the Wings over Victoria air show on Saturday. The collision busted the front windshield of the Thunderbird and bent a ...
Peter Besenyei Releases Airshow Calendar from Smoke-On by Tom
In addition to the Red Bull Air Race Schedule, Hungarian Peter Besenyei has released his airshow schedule as well…Read More
Nigel Lamb Blog Update: Knee Deep in Muck from Smoke-On by Tom
Two days before I leave for Abu Dhabi and I find myself knee deep in a trench full of mud as we try to rectify some drainage between two ponds where I live. Read More----
Aussie Matt Hall Interview from Smoke-On by Tom
Interview with Australian Pilot Matt Hall:
Sole Survivor of Cape Lookout B-17 Crash in WWII, Wilbur Perez, Dies - Salem-News.Com, OR
The half-hour program examined a historic WWII B-17 bomber crash that Perez alone survived. Photo: Dave Pastor (SALEM, Ore.) - A man whose life crossed paths briefly but significantly with Oregon history when his B-17 bomber crashed into Cape Lookout ...
World War II aviator visits CAP - Inside NoVA, VA
John Weston discussed flying a B-17 during World War II with members of the Prince William Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol on March 24. On March 24, members of the Prince William Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol were provided an ...
Smithsonian extends hours at popular museums - The Associated Press
The National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History will stay open two hours later, until 7:30 pm every day through at least Labor Day, while the National Museum of American History will stay open at least an hour later.
Air museum officials interested in land controlled by village - Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette
Chanute Air Museum organizers would like to build their new museum building on the same property that the village of Rantoul had been saving for a proposed business park.
English museum seeking answers to WWII mystery - Akron Beacon Journal, OH
It then moved to the air museum, where it was repainted and put on display for 40 years. David Morris, the museum's curator of aircraft, spearheaded an ambitious project in 2000. In a meticulous, inch-by-inch process, workers removed the 1963 paint ...
007 helicopter flies in - Northern Echo, UK
The Hiller paid a surprise visit to the Thunder Day event at the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, near York, at the weekend. And it will remain on show there all this week as a temporary addition to the museum’s extensive aircraft collection. ...
The RCAF Tartan from Headline News
The story of the RCAF tartan goes back to January 1942.
Last Navy Huey Helicopters Retire from Aviation Today
The U.S. Navy’s last two operational H-1 Huey helicopters flew their final flights on April 3, 2009 as they headed into retirement. The...
Pentagon to end F-22 program from Defence Talk Forum
Although I'm disappointed this really does not come as a surprise at all since I already knew the Pentagon will kill the F-22 program. The USAF will get 187 F-22s but thats it and instead put more funding into the F-35.
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cobb/stories/2009/04/06/f22_raptor_lockheed.html?cxntlid=brkng_nws_bnr
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/pentagon-to-end-f-22-production-2009-04-06.html
Movie Monday - April 6 - Coast Guard Aviation from Flightblogger by Jon Ostrower
Today's Movie Monday is a documentary on Coast Guard aircraft and the incredible missions they undertake, putting themselves in harms way to rescue those in need. The footage is really amazing, though the narration is somewhat dry (also, sorry for the time code).
You'll see the impressive performance and capabilities of Coast Guard helicopters like the HH-60 Jayhawk and HH-65 Dauphin. The Dauphin in particular can frequently be seen in the skies over Washington as several are stationed at the south end of Washington National Airport. I often spot the bright red Dauphin zipping along just above the surface of the Potomac river. Quite a sight indeed. Enjoy.
Touch the Moon This Weekend at the Kansas Aviation Museum - PR Newswire, NY
Visitors will have the rare chance to touch a piece of a moon rock this weekend in the new NASA Driven to Explore traveling exhibit at the Kansas Aviation Museum. Driven to Explore offers a look at America's ...
Blackpool International - About Us - from www.blackpoolinternational.com
In 1939 the airfield was taken over by the Air Ministry and developed for the Royal Air Force. Three runways were built, along with hangars and ammunitions stores. At the same time a large aircraft factory was constructed and occupied by Vickers. Between 1941 and the end of World War Two, Vickers produced a total of 3,841 Wellington bombers, all of which were test flown from Blackpool Airport's existing runways.
Also during the war it provided a base for Spitfire fighters, largely to protect the city of Liverpool from raiding German bombers.
NASA Astronaut Tweets Provide Inside Look at Mission Training from NASA Breaking News
NASA astronaut Mike Massimino is using Twitter to provide a unique, behind the scenes peek at the last weeks of his training for the fifth and final shuttle servicing mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Culpeper Star Exponent, VA
One of his most grim memories revolves around the sinking of a cruiser named the USS Indianapolis. In strict secrecy, the Indianapolis delivered a crucial part of the atomic bomb to an island named Tinian mere days before the Enola Gay embarked on its ...
AVALON 2009 - Australian International Air Show by johno60Fire Fighting Helicopters from FenceCheck Forums
Send in your Air Show photos - Tuscaloosa News, AL
World War II Aircraft at an Air Show, March 2009 from Military Photos by Chucky
Singapore Air Force F-16 ‘Black Knights’, 2008 by Andrew Hunt
Sunseeker II solar-powered plane begins its European tour from Engadget by Joseph L. Flatley
World's Fastest Kettle: Steam Supercar to Break 170MPH Barrier [Real Steam]
from Gizmodo by Jesus Diaz
Caption Contest #14 Might Leave You Scratching Your Head from Airpigz Blog by Martt Clupper
I've always had a weird fascination with the Chance Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" (hmm, guess that makes 'me' weird too, eh?). Well, anyway, the guys in the pic seem to be having a little trouble making sense out of this very unusual airplane! ...
Taste to feature Reider stage - By Lauren Bishop - Metromix
Memorial Day weekend festival adds tribute to singer-songwriter
In the family of late Cincinnati singer-songwriter Katie Reider, saying or writing the number 3 meant “I love you” – a tradition started by Katie’s younger brother Andy that stuck.
So it’s fitting that Reider’s memory will be honored in three ways – with a stage, an award and day – at Taste of Cincinnati USA, the annual festival of local food and music where Reider performed for 10 years. After a family- and fan-led effort that included an online petition signed by more than 1,100 people, Taste of Cincinnati organizers and Enquirer Media announced today that a Taste stage featuring original music will be named the Katie Reider Stage Presented by Metromix Cincinnati. ...
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Airshow Pilot Robert Baranaskas Lost In P-40 Downing from Aero-News Network
Accident Claims Life Of Vintage WWII Aircraft Enthusiast Airshow pilot and vintage aircraft enthusiast Robert Baranaskas was lost while practicing for an upcoming airshow over the Atlantic Ocean off Fire Island Sunday afternoon.
"He was - in every sense of the word - my wingman." - Newsday, NY
Baranaskas would fly in air shows, and he even flew over Main Street in Northport during a town celebration, said Peter Nolan, former Northport mayor. "He was a very successful businessman in many ventures," Nolan said. "He's a low-key type of guy. ...
Northport pilot dies in vintage plane crash off LI - Newsday, NY
Baranaskas and his son, who owns and flies a P-51 Mustang, together founded Warbirds Over Long Island, an organization devoted to flying and celebrating World War II-era fighter planes. A calendar on the group's Web site lists their next scheduled air ...
POPULAR WARBIRD PILOT DIES DURING PRACTICE – AirShowBuzz.com
A vintage World War II plane crashed in the Atlantic near Fire Island Sunday, killing Bob Baranaskas, 61, a seasoned aviator who was practicing for an upcoming air show, officials said. More News and Remembering a Remarkable Pilot
For WWII-era airplane pilots, it's all about the history - Newsday, NYAt public presentations, the planes are more likely to fly in formation than display acrobatics, enthusiasts said. The planes' presence at air shows and holiday events is designed "to salute our nation's heritage," said Larry Arken, a vintage pilot and ...
High flyers finish show - SunHerald.com, USA
The event drew 142000 people and marked the first time in 15 years the famed Thunderbirds have performed on the Coast. For many visitors, the day was about tradition and heritage. “My dad used to bring me when I was little,” said Sean Campbell of ...
Blue Angels Air Show from Technorati Search for: Airshow
We went to see the Blue Angels yesterday. Left the house at 8:30 in the morning and didn't get home until nearly 6:00. We put 50 SPF sunscreen on as soon as we parked the car. It was still chilly and my fil and I joked to each other how we will...
Blue Angels grounded as airshow officially canceled - Dateline Alabama, AL
3:30 pm update: With clouds lingering, the US Navy Blue Angels made the call not to fly today, meaning the second day of the airshow is grounded. Blue Angel pilots will be signing autographs this afternoon, said Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. ...
Daily Star: Red Bull Air Race….Flight Of Fancy from Smoke-On by Tom
THE Formula 1 of the skies, the Red Bull Air Race, blasts off in 12 days’ time. It takes place at six glamorous locations, starting in Abu Dhabi on April 17, where rival pilots from around the globe compete for the championship title. Read More...
Being Aeronautical about it all - Irish Times, Ireland
I was struck by what seemed like a profound realisation that the airshow was only one of hundreds of industry-specific events taking place at that moment around the world, filling airport concourses with delegates, providing custom for the makers of ...
P-38 “Glacier Girl” On July 15, 1942, a flight of... by unknown
Their efforts ultimately succeeded . This shot taken at the Reno Air Races in 2007 shows the restored P-38. (Photo via Rare Bear Air Race Team - 2007 The Year In Photos). Read the entire story at: http://p38assn.org/glacier-girl.htm ...
Ohio museum wants space shuttle from IndyStar.com - Top Stories
DAYTON, Ohio — The U.S. Air Force museum is making a bid to land one of NASA’s space shuttles after the fleet is retired in late 2010.
At the air show from Technorati: airshow
I'm sure I could have gotten some better shots of these guys if 1. Landon hadn't decided that we needed to be heading towards the gate while we were watching, 2. I had a better camera (have I mentioned that I can't stand my camera?) 3. I wasn't trying to coral children and take pictures at the same time. I finally just gave up on taking pictures and enjoyed the show. At least you can see what a beautiful day it was for an airshow. The kids (minus Noah who was with his friend) prepar
History Flights barnstorm on mission from past - Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA
The History Flight barnstorming tour, begun in 2003, transports riders back to World War II in a restored plane from the era. The tour came to Atlanta last week and will be here through this weekend. The nonprofit program has a mission behind it: ...
WAC Open Day #11: Air New Zealand Boeing B737-3U3 from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
This second-last post in the series from the Wellington Aero Club open day 2009 is the Air New Zealand Boeing 737-3U3, ZK-FRE. This aircraft is most noticeable for it's unusual [for Air New Zealand] Air New Zealand Holidays paint scheme. Other Air New Zealand aircraft are white, with a blue tail [including Koru emblem]. Air New Zealand owned aircraft also have the Pacific Wave on the fuselage. Details on the Air New Zealand fleet are available on their website, just click here…
WAC Open Day #12: Wrap up from Rodney's Aviation Ramblings by Rodney
In this final post from the open day, a brief wrap up is in order. It was a wonderful day, with a steady stream of visitors, reasonable weather and a load of good aircraft to see…
Women Airforce Service Pilots : Borger pilot flew missions in WWII - Amarillo.com - Amarillo.com, TXShe knows the women who served as service pilots paved the way for women in aviation. "I never saw another woman pilot until I got in the group," Watson said, recounting how many of the women had more flying experience than the men they served with. ...
Aero-TV Profiles A Woman In Combat -- Lt. Col. Jacqui Marty (Part 1) from Aero-New Another Truly Fascinating Interview From WAI 2009! Lt. Colonel Jacqui Marty is a woman to this nation owes a great deal... and yet, during an interview with Aero-TV, Marty spent a considerable time telling us about all those she feels a debt to. That's the kind of person that flies an unarmed tanker into combat, time and time again, all over the world. An American Woman In Combat...
Is the Economy Affecting Air Shows? from AviationBull - Where pilots go to shoot the bull... by Jon
have become a frequent flyer at Columbus’s local, Thunder in the Valley Air Show. It’s your typical big, little town show with general aviation, war birds, jet cars, and a sprinkling of military aircraft. As always, the air show is, and in my humble opinion will stay, a great way to spend the weekend with friends. I was struck however at the major difference between last year, and this year’s schedule. Last year there were four different high performance aerobatic teams, this year, there was only one. Last year the schedule was packed from roughly 9 am to 6 pm with acts; this year the nimble, remote controlled Extra 200 model was a main attraction. There was a distinct shortage of flying warbirds this year as well. At the end of last year’s air show, there was an impressive, hour long parade of a half dozen war birds ranging from a B-25 to T-28’s to Korean war vintage jets. At this year’s show, that number was cut by over half and half the time…
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