Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented By Bell Helicopter Finalizes 2013 Lineup

Show Adds Supersonic Jet and Aerobatic Superstar 

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 14, 2013) – The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter announced today the addition of aerobatic pilot Michael Goulian and the supersonic T-38 Talon jet to this year's show lineup. They will join an amazing lineup of aerobatic superstars, ground reenactments, and classic military aircraft as well as an aviation festival on the ground with static displays, interactive exhibit booths, food and more. The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter will take to the skies October 19th and 20th at the Fort Worth Alliance Airport. General admission is free.

“We are excited to continue our tradition of being the premier air show in North Texas,” said Tom Harris, president of the Alliance Air Services. “With Michael Goulian's addition to our lineup and the T-38 Talon added to our already robust performer lineup, we are going to have arguably the top air show lineup in the U.S. this year. Our fans are going to love the sound of that T-38 roaring by in high speed passes.”

Goulian will return to the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter once again in

Former Red Bull Air Racer
and air show superstar
Michael Goulian has been added to
the 2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
Presented by Bell Helicopter.

his state-of-the-art Whelen Extra 330SC, performing an impressive array of slick maneuvers.  Composed of high-tech, lightweight carbon-fiber and rugged steel construction, the EXTRA 330SC is the world's most high performance aerobatic airplane. Goulian, a former Red Bull Air Racer, announced this week that he will be rejoining the air racing circuit in 2014. Despite Goulian’s successes he remains humble and accessible to his air show fans. This rare combination has made Michael Goulian an unforgettable air show favorite.

The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine supersonic jet trainer capable of reaching speeds of Mach 1.3 (858 mph). It was the world's first supersonic trainer and is also the most produced. The T-38 remains in service in air forces throughout the world.

Headlining this year's Air Show, The Black Diamond Jet Team is one of the only civilian jet

The Black Diamond Jet Team
will headline the 2013
Fort Worth Alliance Air Show
Presented by Bell Helicopter.

demonstration teams in the world. Flying their three arctic camouflage -painted Aero L-39 Albatros jets, the Black Diamond Jet Team will fly in tight military formation and perform aerobatic maneuvers similar to those of military jet teams. In fact, when not flying air shows, the aircraft and pilots from Black Diamond are contracted by the United States government to serve as the "Aggressor Squadron", acting as adversaries during air combat training for U.S. military pilots.

This year’s air show will have the theme of "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.", with a special emphasis on World War II. This will include hosting two WWII historical battle reenactments each day. The morning battle will be a Pacific Theatre-themed battle involving U.S. Marines battling Japanese forces. The afternoon battle will be a European Theatre-themed battle featuring authentic American and German reenactors along with tanks, artillery and aircraft support. Many of the vehicles and equipment used in the battle reenactment will also be on static display at the show.

The War in the Pacific will also be on display as the very popular TORA, TORA, TORA performs a moving historical reenactment of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor featuring Japanese bombers and fighters mixed with an exciting pyrotechnics display. 

Other WWII performers will include the Liberty Jump Team that will demonstrate an airborne jump in vintage WWII uniform as well as a large contingent of classic military aircraft from the Cavanaugh Museum.

In keeping with the show's "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future." theme, the show will be hosting the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight featuring a P-47 Thunderbolt alongside a P-51 Mustang. Another fast moving classic military aircraft that will perform at this year’s show is the MiG-17 flown by Randy Ball from Tyler, Texas. The Vietnam-era MiG-17 was a mainstay of the Soviet Air Force and other Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War.

In addition to Goulian, the show will also have an unprecedented group of the world's most celebrated civilian aerobatic superstars headlined by National Aviation Hall of Famer Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle. The show will also feature Red Bull Air Racer and aerobatic star Kirby Chambliss as well as Kevin Coleman, who is known as one of the most talented young aerobatic civilian aviators in the world today. Matt Chapman, who is an internationally-recognized aerobatics competitor and air show performer, and Dallas' own Jan Collmer will round out what will be a very strong civilian performer contingent.

Bell Helicopter won’t just be a presenting sponsor; they will also perform at this year’s show. A Bell 429 helicopter will open the show with a demo.

It won't just be the skies where the show will have fast movers this year. The Shockwave Jet Truck will be on hand and will reach speeds of more than 300 miles per hour as it shoots out flames and smoke. The show also announced the All-Veteran Parachute Team will perform a demonstration as well.

This year’s show will also place an emphasis on children and promoting aviation education with fun, interactive activities for kids and families. The show will be creating a special area called "Aviation Adventures" that will feature hands-on aviation educational activities for kids of all ages, games,  opportunities to meet aviation legends, and lots of fun materials. The show also announced an enhanced Kidz' Zone fun area for this year's show.

The show will have a strong static display area again this year and will include a new exhibit of business jet aircraft representative of the major manufacturers globally.

In addition to the financial support that the show historically provides to the DFW USO and other organizations, this year the show will be providing a limited number of free special premium seats on the flightline each day reserved for active duty military and their guests and the show will be holding special events honoring Veterans throughout the weekend.

"We want to encourage everyone in the Dallas-Fort Worth community to come out and help us celebrate our country's proud aviation history and show support for our military," said Harris.

Although general admission for the show is free, there is a $20 fee per vehicle for parking. The show offers several premium seating options for every budget from flight deck seats to private chalets where spectators enjoy the most exclusive seating, private amenities and the best view of the show. Tickets are on sale now at allianceairshow.com. Fans can also like the show on Facebook or follow it on Twitter to get updates on performer additions and ticket sales.

The family-friendly Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter has typically drawn 100,000 to the Alliance Airport and, according to an impact study conducted by the International Council of Air Shows, had an economic impact of more than $5.4 million annually to the Dallas - Fort Worth community. The show has contributed more than $350,000 to charities like the USO DFW since 2006.

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and aerial performances will start at approximately 11:00 a.m. The same lineup is scheduled for both days.

Additional information is available online at www.allianceairshow.com.
 

The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Presented by Bell Helicopter is held annually at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The airport is the centerpiece of AllianceTexas, a 18,000-acre, master-planned communitythat includes the Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Alliance Global Logistics Hub, Circle T Ranch, Heritage,Alliance Town Center, Saratoga, SageStone Village and Monterra Village. The mixed-use developmentis home to more than 350 companies which have built more than 32 million square feet and createdmore than 35,000 jobs. The 2013 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will feature the Black Diamond Jet Team along with 20 world-class performers and will take to the skies October 19 and 20. The show's 2013 theme will be "Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.", with a special emphasis on World War II. The Fort Worth Alliance Airport is managed by Alliance Air Services, a subsidiary of Hillwood Properties, the developer of AllianceTexas.

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Wings Over Wine Country 2011 Commemorates the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation

Santa Rosa, Calif., March 30, 2011 – The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) is proud to host the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show on August 20-21, 2011 at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport in Santa Rosa California.  A tremendous lineup of flying includes military jet demonstrations, world class civilian aerobatics and a host of Warbirds.  A large number of  static displays will include the museum’s collection of over 30 restored aircraft (most of which will be open for climb aboards), civilian and military statics and morning access to the warbirds that will fly later in the show.  In addition, this year’s air show program will commemorate two historic events , the tenth anniversary of September 11^th, 2001 and the Centennial of Naval Aviation.

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·         Eddie Andreini in his  Super Stearman

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·         Aerobatic Competition winner Melissa Pemberton in her Edge 540

·         Greg Colyer in his Blue Angels T-33 Shooting Star

·         Many P-51 Mustangs and other Warbirds

·         Many fabulous static display aircraft

·         A great classic Car Show

·         Lots of activities for families and children, including a huge “Kid’s World” with lots of kid favorite inflatables

·         And much much more

Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) or attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers and see their aircraft up close).  Purchase air show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website.

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 www.WingsOverWineCountry.org.  Convenience charges may apply.

Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.

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 historic aircraft, and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also 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 more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.      

For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

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Reno Air Races Section 3, the place to be | Flickr - Photo Sharing! by nobody@flickr.com (numnuts) If you end up at the Reno Air Races, you've got to pay these guys a visit, buy an orange t-shirt and you're a membership to the most exclusive and entertaining family this side of Mars, Section 3.

Journey with Reese Maleah KaiJin: Little Rock Air Show by Monica | A few weekends ago (October 9, I believe), we went to the local airshow at the Little Rock Air Force Base. It was the first one since the one I went to in 10th grade (I'm a sophomore in college now), which was the first one I went to. ...

What I Do: I teach aerobatics - Wisconsin State Journal | Mike Love is a flight instructor who specializes in aerobatic training. He works out of Morey Airplane Co. at the Middleton Airport…

  Spaceport America Runway Dedication from The Launch Pad by Nicole Jordan ( Nicky J Rocket Girl) Last Friday I had the pleasure to attend the Spaceport America Runway Dedication. To begin with, this was an amazing trip for me as I had not been back in New Mexico since my days at the X PRIZE Cup and the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander X Challenge. The truth is that all the hard work that took place during those years opened the doors to what today is the Spaceport America. It was absolutely amazing to finally stand on the grounds of the Spaceport, look around and realize how much has New Mexico accomplish since then. The building and the runway were truly stunning…

Copperstate a grassroots fly-in from General Aviation News by Ben Sclair | It is easy to get caught up in the business side of flying. The future of fuel, security directives, regulations, Congress, and the economy tend to stress a great many pilots out. An antidote to that stress is an old-fashioned fly-in. The 37th annual Copperstate Fly-In, held Oct. 21-23 at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ), fills the prescription. Read more...

Lend-Lease P-39Q Aircobra, Recovered from Russian Lake, Returns to New York for Restoration from The Aero Experience by Carmelo Turdo | A P-39Q-15BE, serial number 44-2911, has been sent to the Niagara Aerospace Museum (NAM) for restoration.  The aircraft, crew - Lt. Ivan Ivanovich Baranovsky (22), and vital log books were discovered by divers from UK Warbird Finders in 2004 in Lake Mart-Yavr, Russia, and were acquired by NAM in 2008.  Ironically, the museum now resides within the building that housed the factory in which the aircraft was originally built.  The story of the aircraft and its current restoration can be found at the EAA Spirit of Aviation page: http://www.eaa.org/news/2010/2010-10-21_p-39.asp.

Spitfire roundabout at Southampton Airport wins place in calendar - This Is Hampshire.net "The structure is a stunning tribute to commemorate our strong aviation heritage." The steel and aluminium blue structure modelled from the original 1930s ...

In Fort Lauderdale, rides available on vintage bomber - Sun-Sentinel | Want to see what it's like to fly in a World War II-era B-17 Flying Fortress? For $430, you can take a 30-minute hop in the ...

World War II bombers, 'little friend,' expected this afternoon - Greenville News | Landing on the tarmac this afternoon will be two heavy bombers — the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator. Arriving along with them is a P-51 Mustang, ...

Newsmaker: Frank A. Kravetz - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | Kravetz was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps and a gunner on B-17 bombers. He was taken prisoner after his B-17 was shot down. ...

So, The Air Force Wants A C-130 Replacement By 2024 from Defense Tech by John | Props to Steve Trimble over at Flight Global for again noticing a new development on the air warfare side of things that might have otherwise slipped through the cracks; the U.S. Air Force is kicking off its effort to ID a potential replacement for the seemingly ageless C-130.  He posted the skinny on his blog, The Dew Line, last Friday…

T-38's for F-22 aggressor training at Langley? - F-16.net | So we've heard that Langley will be getting some T-38's for aggressor and pilot proficiency from Holloman. Since Holloman is loosing all its raptors, ...

 View/Download Previous Issues of Airplanista Magazine from Av8rdan's World of Flying by Dan Pimentel | October, 2010 issue: Girls With Wings, Are You an Airplanista?- Interview with Chris Batchellor, High Hot One- by Nathan Carriker, Extreme Multitasking: Inside a Class Delta Tower, Short Story: Through Eagers Eyes - Chapter 1   View this issue | Download this issue (PDF)

VIDEO -15 years of Colombian Army Aviation- from Military Photos by Santana | Excelent video. The Colombian Army Aviation who celebrates 15 years of operation. Today its a New Army Division…

Seattle Public Library programs launch National Aviation Month - Seattle Times | Seattle Public Library celebrates National Aviation Month with a screening of the documentary "Flyabout" and a discussion of the book "Flygirl. ...

Seals OK, NASA elects to fly Nov. 1 - Florida Today | Stott is one of only three former KSC workers to ascend to the NASA astronaut corps and fly in space. The Discovery astronauts will fly to KSC on Thursday…

Astronauts4Hire offers limited time high profile Sponsorship Special by brian | Tampa, Florida – For a limited time, Astronauts4Hire is offering a Sponsorship Special leading up to its inaugural mission testing the world's first beer brewed specifically for drinking in space. During this promotion, sponsors contributing $1,000 or more will receive a shoulder logo on the flight suit worn by the Astronaut4Hire researcher during the historic flight. Sponsors of $5,000 or more will receive a logo on the chest of the flight suit and mention in all future press releases regarding the flight. With the high level of media attention expected, sponsors will gain extensive exposure to national and international audiences…

In-flight Mozart Concert on KLM 747 from Wright Squawks by Roger Chua | Reported by Will Horton on September 1 on http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/ Extracted verbatim - Do you fancy in-flight entertainment that's classier than a pillow fight? Well then how about some Mozart? In the video below the Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs on board a KLM 747 flight to Shanghai, as best I can work out from the Dutch info.

More luxury jets from Bayou Renaissance Man by Peter | Last year I wrote about luxury private jets on two
occasions. Now a series of photographs in the Daily Telegraph shows more of the interiors of these private airliners, and what money can buy when money's no object. Here are three examples…

The Birth of the Gulfstream Series of Aircraft from Aviation Trivia of the Day by JP Santiago | Before the Second World War, Grumman Aircraft had a partnership with New York-based Gillies Aviation to market and sell the company's line of amphibian aircraft. One Gillies' salesmen, a pilot named Henry Schiebel, eventually came to work for Grumman during the war as a company test pilot…

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Reno Air Races Live Broadcast Cancelled
It is with deep regret that LiveAirShowTV announces that the anticipated live Internet broadcast of the Reno National Championship Air Races will not take place in 2010.  “We made history last year and  ...

2010 Reno Air Races Begin September 15 - Suite101.com
... David Martin and Greg Poe, The theme for 2010 is "The Next Generation", celebrating the rise of new competitors, new aircraft, and new speed records. ...

‘Gee Bee The Little Racer and Friends’ game app takes off from General Aviation News 
Now available is “Gee Bee the Littler Racer and Friends,” a new airplane flying game application to

play on iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad. ...

Lead-less Power Tested In Air Race from Aviation Blogs 
A Formula 1 race pilot intends to beat a speed record set by Hoot Gibson and help promote a “green” fuel in the doing. Richard “Smokey” Young told AWIN yesterday that he believes a new unleaded biomass fuel will give him the extra performance to easily set a new world record for a closed 100-kilometer course. The attempt is scheduled for Sept. 11. ...

Snowbirds zoom over Oshawa and Whitby - Newsdurhamregion.com
DURHAM -- The Snowbirds, Canada's military precision flying team, spent part of Tuesday afternoon over Durham Region. The acrobatic squadron performed it's ...

More Thrills, Chills and Jaw Dropping Excitement Added to the 2010 California ... EON: Enhanced Online News
The 2010 show will feature the greatest line up of military and civilian performers Sacramento has ever seen including the breathtaking F-22 Raptor. ...

Air Show - WXII The Triad [photos]
The Winston-Salem Air Show happens this weekend. Two full days of activities and air demonstrations, offer fun for all ages. Will you be attending? ...

American Heroes Air Show 2010, Canton GA - Helicopter Association International
Buckle up the entire family for high-flying excitement when the American Heroes Air Show, the nation's premier aviation event devoted exclusively to ...

Wing and Waves Air Show 2010 from Airplanes Channel
The skies above the Atlantic Ocean will be filled with breathtaking aerial performances on the 9th and 10th of October 2010, at the 2010 Wing and Waves Air Show. There will be F-22 Raptors, F-16 Heritage Flights, F-16 Vipers and many more military demonstrations to look forward to, as well as the Geico Skytypers and [...]

Leesburg Executive Air Show 2010 from Airplanes Channel
The Leesburg Executive Airport 2010 Air Show will be hosted on 23 October 2010, and the entry to the show is free of charge. Magnificent aerial and static displays will be available, with displays of flight schools, experimental aircraft, helicopters and aircraft manufacturers on the ground. In the air, visitors can look forward to seeing [...]

WATCH: Airfield is flying high after 75 years - Maidenhead Advertiser
More than 1,00 people flocked to the West London Aero Club for its annual members' flying day, which also marked 75 years of flying at White Waltham. ...

Norman Surplus -
A photo of Norman yesterday at Angeles City Flying Club, Philippines in 'flying spirits' pardon the pun after announcing that his is putting his world record gyrocopter flight on hold. 

Photos and Video - Shoreham glider incident 22/08/10 from PPRuNe Forums 

Former US President James Carter Attends Peace Festival in Central China
CRIENGLISH.com | A statue of US General Claire Lee Chenault, who established the US "Flying Tigers" air squadron that fought in the Second World War, was also unveiled in ...

Flying Tigers revisit China after decades - Flying Tigers News
"This is our fighter we used to pilot in combat," said a Flying Tigers member when visiting the China Space Museum Monday.
These veterans, who were once members of a volunteer group of the Chinese Air Force in the Second World War, ...

Tuskegee Airman worked to preserve pilots' legacy - San Diego Union Tribune
... more youth interested in aviation included coordinating flying sessions with students and the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program. ...

Keeping air history flying comes at a steep price - Ct Post
The rides are expensive, but it's peanuts compared to the cost of keeping these ancient war birds in the sky, according to the volunteers who run the ...

World War II bomber on display at McClellan - Sacramento Bee
A restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber airplane will be put on display at McClellan Field today and will be available for 45-minute ...

Historic B-17 to visit Great Bend for air event - Dodge City Daily Globe
By Anonymous AP A restored World War II B-17 bomber will stop over in Great Bend as part of the Great Bend Municipal Airport Air Festival and Fly-In later ...

Warbird Radio Presents – The Gary Velasco Story 
WARBIRD RADIO – He’s known all over the world for his hand crafted nose art panels… but this week we dig deeper into the life of Gary Velasco.  Find out how the world’s expert on nose art researches his subjects and much more.  Join us for a shop tour and go behind the scenes of [...]

Video:  T-38 Parachute Training from Airspeed 
This is a regular blog post. If you're looking for show notes to audio and video episodes, please check out the other posts.
I'm getting ready to put together the T-38 episode and I'm going back through all of the footage, picking out the stuff toat'll go into the episode. We shot a lot of footage and, clearly, only a small part will go into the actual video eposide. But a lot of it ...

Chickasaw film 'Pearl' begins first commercial theater showing - Tulsa Native American Times
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby said the story of the Chickasaw aviatrix was a natural for the tribe's first feature-length film project. ...
Pearl the Movie FB Fan page

Image of the Week: An-2 in Leszno, Poland from Flight Image of the Day 
This week's Image of the Week (featured on page 3 of Flight International), is taken by AirSpace user Tonyoung (Tony Young). His photo depicts Antonov An-2 SP-ANM in Leszno, Poland. Tony took the photo in August 2009. ...

September 7 from Cut and Paste Aviation

San Diego Air & Space Museum honors Harrison Ford - San Diego Union Tribune
The San Diego Air & Space Museum will honor nine people, including Harrison Ford, for contributions to aviation, ...

Marion-Vaiden Field Growing the Local Economy from Alabama Aviator - Aviation News
In the prologue to Brian J. Terwilliger's epic film One Six Right,  Brian quotes Norm Crabtree, former Aviation Director of Ohio: "The local runway is the most important mainstreet in any town".  For the last three years through the dedication of a handful of individuals, and the cosmic fortune of a few planets aligning, Marion-Vaiden Field Airport (A08) is on the cusp of realizing that economic potential. ...

Intrepid Close To Landing Space Shuttle - Gothamist
After much rallying to get a retired space shuttle on deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space museum, it may actually be happening. ...

Last Nimrod MR2 from RAF Kinloss on display at Inverness from Aviation News
Nimrod MR2 registration XV254, that was last of its type to leave RAF Kinloss in July, was acquired by the Highland Aviation Museum at Inverness. The aircraft left the...

Rocket heredity from The Original Rocket Dungeon 
I think this is where I got my rocket genes!  My dad's outfit, circa 1947.  Via the Ft. Bliss Monitor:
    The 1st Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile Battalion was organized at Fort Bliss in October 1945. While ...

Flight Training’s Future Needs Unified Plan from Jetwhine 
JetWhine_LTF-Sign When it comes to the future of flight training in America, I have some good news, and some not so good news. The good news is  ...