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P-51 Mustang Tribute film: Gray Eagles by Chris Woods
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Filmmaker and P-51 Mustang Pilot Chris Woods has put together a wonderful film that captures the emotional reunion between a humble WWII Mustang ace (Jim Brooks) and the historic plane he thought he’d never see again.
Inspired by the flood of memories triggered by this unimaginable encounter with a long lost friend, the 88-year old pilot finally breaks his silence, sharing his stories and experiences of war with the grandchildren who never thought they’d hear them. Read More→
Upcoming flight: EAA240’s Pancake Breakfast – and RV Fly-In N57
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Upcoming flight. Just the thought of warmer weather is making me feel good!
Below is some detail on the event. Note: The dates on the website and poster are from last year and have not been updated. I was notified of 2010 date via email.
Saturday, May 15, 2010 — Toughkenamon, PA. EAA240’s Increasingly Famous Pancake Breakfast – RV Fly-In (Website). New Garden Flying Field. (N57) – All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast for just $6. Join local aviators, RV enthusiasts and hungry locals supporting general aviation for the best breakfast in the region! We dedicate our first event of the new year to RV fliers, and other Breakfasts have similar themes and focus. New Garden Flying Field is a unique grass-roots airport, near the PA and DE state line, in Chester County. Young Eagles flights are available. See our web site for details.
Contact: Mike Parry @ 302 234 9596, email
Website address:
http://www.eaa240.org/?p=704
http://www.eaa240.org/?page_id=409
One seat open in our plane (unless my wife comes along) Click here to RSVP for on my site (if you would like to join our group)
How Aviation can change your life
Posted by: | CommentsCheck out Rod Machado’s website http://www.rodmachado.com/ and http://www.becomeapilot.com/
This is a story about Henry, Rod’s 16 year old student who was having trouble in school, then learned to fly. Flying transformed his life. Listen to Henry’s story.
NJ town’s efforts to buy Solberg airport creating turbulence
Posted by: | CommentsBy Veronica Slaght
FOR THE STAR-LEDGER
Readington Township has spent more than $3 million since 2001 to gain control of about 700 acres of land surrounding and including Solberg Airport, documents show. The town wants to preserve the land as open space. But with little to show for the expense, some residents are saying: Enough. ”It’s out of control,” resident Bill Lewis said of the spending and ongoing court battle. Township administrator Vita Mekovetz said the $3 million went toward negotiations with the Solbergs, a bond ordinance, condemnation proceedings, an airport hazard zone ordinance and litigation. ”We’re generally very conservative with money,” said Mayor Julia Allen. “But we’re fighters, too.” Allen said the township is taking the land to preserve open space and to halt the sprawl that threatens to spread west on Route 22, just a couple miles north of the airport.
Solberg Airport is owned by the Solberg family and is just west of the Somerset County line in Hunterdon County. Read More→
Flying Heavy Metal Episode Boeing 747 vs Concorde
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Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden presents the history of jet travel from his perspective as a Boeing 757 pilot for the UK airline Astraeus. A total of five episodes include historical footage from manufacturer’s archives, including a test pilot completing an unauthorized barrel roll in the Boeing 707. Also discusses the development of the de Havilland Comet, the 747 and the A380, Read More→
NASA: Space Shuttle Discovery STS-128
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Click here to watch live streaming video from NASA TV
Click here for live updates from NASA
PRESS KIT describing the mission
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AirVenture Music Video by slickhutto (HD Video)
Posted by: | CommentsAwesome video from AirVenture 2009 by slickhutto. Enjoy!
Concorde History at EAA AirVenture (Video)
Posted by: | CommentsVideo documenting the history of the Concorde at EAA AirVenture. 
EAA AirVenture Predator Lands at Oshkosh (Video)
Posted by: | CommentsWatch the US Customs Predator arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
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When in doubt GO AROUND
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A lesson to us all. Video of a crash at (SBH) St. Barthelemy Airport
How many landings have you done where that little voice in your head (put there by your flight instructor) kept telling you, GO AROUND, GO AROUND, GO AROUND? This is a good lesson to every pilot out there. I know after watching this accident I will be a bit more careful. The good thing about powered flight is that we “normally” have the go around option. Read More→
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