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Amanda (Younkin) Franklin 3/14/1986 – 5/27/2011

Updates on husband and wife aerobatics team Kyle and Amanda Franklin hospitalized after they were forced to make an emergency landing due to an engine failure during Air Fiesta 2011.

It broke my hart to read Kyle’s update on the morning of May 27th. Amanda, you will be missed by many, may you live on in the harts and minds of thousands.You lived strong had fought hard down to your last day. God speed Amanda..

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this wonderful team.

Check latest updates at their team page on Facebook
Caring Bridge updates: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amandafranklin

If you would like to help please donate at ether of the fallowing two fund sites:

www.moonlightfund.org “Franklin Fund” (tax deductible) or www.icasfoundation.org “The Kyle and Amanda Fund” (non tax deductible)

Please post any updates you might have in the comments section below.

News updates:

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EAA AirVenture 2010 Sean Tucker airshow

Watch as Sean D. Tucker performs in the Oracle Challenger III at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Sean D Tucker (an AOPA interview with Craig Fuller)

AOPA president Craig Fuller interviews legendary airshow performer Sean D Tucker. Watch as Sean gives us some insight into how he got his start in aviation. You just have to love his enthusiasm!

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F-35B Taking STOVL to a New Level

Yet another cool video from our friends at YouTube.

Check out this short video outlining some of the advantages of the F35 over previous STOVL aircraft. The F35 truly takes  short take off and vertical landing to a whole new level! Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »