Innovation In Aviation

Aviation has long been a contributor to the good things in life, and to technological advances that have benefited people far outside of aviation.

One of those innovators was Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, who ran the "Skunk Works" and developed the U-2 and SR-71 aircraft.

Here is an very interesting post regarding Kelly Johnson:

A look at the design process of aviation innovator Clarence "Kelly" Johnson

Far more than a pioneer, Kelly Johnson designed aircraft that exceeded all expectations. It was a thrill for any pilot lucky enough to fly one of his creations.

Here is an interesting video about Kelly Johnson titled "A letter to Kelly Johnson":

If you love aviation, you will love this video.

We Need More Pilots

As it turns out, not many young people see the romance in becoming a pilot anymore. And, to top it off, there aren't that many military pilots coming out to fly for the airlines and corporations anymore. So, what can be done?

Well, some folks are trying to create more interest in aviation:

Leap Could Inspire Pilot Population Growth

You could also learn more at this post:

How To Make A Great Living Doing What You Love

Let's hope we can find more young people who would like to learn how to fly.

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DAV brings message to the Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show on the Wings of a B-25

DAV brings message to the Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show on the Wings of a B-25

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Disabled American Veterans will once again take to the skies to advance its message of service to disabled veterans.  Now, in its eighth season, the DAV Airshow Outreach Program featuring the B-25 Mitchell Bomber of World War II notoriety appears nationwide at over 25 airshows and reaches over 3 million airshow spectators annually in an effort to promote the DAV’s mission of building better lives for America’s disabled veterans.  The DAV is proud to announce The DAV Flight Team will be making an appearance at the Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show on September 11-12.

The DAV Airshow Outreach Program was developed to increase public awareness of disabled veterans and to serve veterans in communities across the nation. Using B-25 medium bombers, the program reminds the public of the sacrifices veterans have made and continue to make to keep our nation free.

The B-25 Bomber enjoys the reputation of achieving the impossible during one of America’s darkest hours in World War II.  The medium size bomber was made famous by the daring Doolittle Raid on Tokyo which helped rally America after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.  The B-25 went on to become the most versatile bomber of World War II, seeing combat in every theater of operation.

“The DAV is thrilled to bring our message of volunteerism and support to our nation’s sick and disabled veterans to this air show. We believe the men, women and children who will visit this air show are the patriotic, military-friendly citizens that have helped make this nation so great,” said DAV National Commander Wally Tyson. “The DAV is proud to be among this crowd, and meet those who want to know more about our service to veterans.”

Plan now to attend the Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show on September 11-12, 2010 to see the B-25 and the accompanying interactive display geared at providing airshow spectators an attractive, efficient experience where they can learn about the volunteer opportunities available. 

The DAV invites all veterans to come enjoy the airshow and to visit the Disabled American Veterans display where veterans are encouraged to autograph a DAV Flight Team poster which will be presented to the airshow on behalf of all those veterans living in the community.

For more information on the Disabled American Veterans, visit www.dav.org. 

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What Does A Budding AF Pilot Do When They Find They Have Cancer?

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What a great story! It is wonderful to see someone turn adversity into something great.

Here is a great video about this program:

Enjoy!

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How To Fly Your Aircraft In An Emergency

Ran across this very interesting article which describes in detail how to make the best out of a bad situation. With the aircraft engine faltering, then failing, this pilot manages to save himself and his passenger without completely wrecking his airplane:

Flying The Impossible Turn - Take Two

To add to this I found a blog post with comments that are related to the above incident:

Excessive Amount of Airplane Accidents and Incidents over the USA

The truth is aircraft accidents, in particular fatal aircraft accidents, are very rare. Aviation safety is a primary concern of all of us who fly, and staying current and getting adequate recurrent training a must.

To see a picture-perfect gear up landing, watch this:

Enjoy!

California Capital Airshow Announces Historic Gathering of P-38 Lightnings

California Capital Airshow Announces Historic Gathering of P-38 Lightnings

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Event to make aviation history, as there hasn’t been this many P-38s in one location in over 60 years

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – (August 31, 2010) The California Capital Airshow (CCA) (www.californiacapitalairshow.com) today announced that it will host every flying Lockheed P-38 Lightning remaining in the United States, as well as the pilots and ground crew who flew and cared for these rare aircraft on September 11 and 12, 2010.  Drawing the attention and attendance of WWII veterans and their families from all over the United States and of photographers from seven countries, this is truly a historic event.

“The CCA is truly honored and humbled to be hosting such a remarkable event in partnership with Lockheed Martin (www.lockheedmartin.com), the Reno National Championship Air Races (www.airrace.org), the P-38 National Association (www.p38assn.org) and the 475th Fighter Group Historical Foundation,” said Darcy Brewer, executive director of the California Capital Airshow.  “We have set out to create an outstanding occasion to showcase the airplane and pay tribute to the designers, manufacturers, maintainers, and the brave aviators who trusted their lives to the ‘Forked-Tailed Devil’.”

There has not been such a gathering of Lightnings in over 60 years, and because of the high operating costs of the aircraft, coupled with the dwindling numbers of men and women originally associated with the P-38, it is very likely that such an event will not happen again. 

P-38 pilots, F-35 Lightning II pilots, the Fork-Tail Devil’s organization and up-close and personal access to the P-38s, including ‘Glacier Girl’, ‘23 Skidoo’, ‘Thoughts of Midnight’, ‘Tangerine’, ‘Ruff Stuff’, and Allied Fighters No. 981.  Additionally, representatives and displays from Lockheed Martin, the company that designed and built the revolutionary P-38, will also be in attendance and available at the P-38 National Association pavilion.     

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the attention it will generate will help provide the means to continue to tell the story of this unique aircraft, while reinforcing its significance as one of the most innovative and important designs in the history of manned flight.

“Each one of these airplanes, and the men associated with them, has a story to tell, and our venture will provide the opportunity for those tales of valor, sacrifice, and heroism to be shared with young and old alike, to make their honor and courage tangible to this generation and those to come. As you well know, sadly, the numbers of these honorable men and women are dwindling at an alarming rate. With over 300 P-38 veterans from WWII planning on attending, this event will ensure that their memory will never be forgotten,” added Brewer.

To sponsor or provide financial support to help defray the costs associated with this opportunity, please contact CCA headquarters at (916) 876-7568.

The Airshow website will be updated regularly with news, attraction information and more.  Community members and attendees can also follow the Airshow on Facebook and Twitter (#calcapairshow). 
High resolution photos are available online at http://www.californiacapitalairshow.com/event-features/photo-gallery.  To request press credentials for the event go to http://www.californiacapitalairshow.com/about-cca/media-access#credentials.

About California Capital Airshow
Established in 2004, the California Capital Airshow has become one of the largest and highly- respected shows in the nation.  As part of its community relations, the non-profit organization has awarded over 70 scholarships to deserving students from our region with an interest in aviation, aerospace, aeronautics and related fields.  For more information about the California Capital Airshow, please visit www.californiacapitalairshow.com . 

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Air Racing History

Cleveland always played a large part in the early days of racing, and this Labor Day Weekend at the Cleveland National Air Show the Society of Air Racing Historians will put on a display to preserve the complete and accurate records of air races, race pilots and race planes. You can read all about it here:

Society of Air Racing Historians

Air shows are always a big part of the summer, and the Cleveland National Air Show is no exception. Attendance at all of the air shows around the country are up, and hopefully this will result in an increased awareness and interest in aviation and flying.

One of the most interesting races in the country are the Reno Air Races. View this video of the 2008 Reno Air Races:

Thrill to hearing the sounds and seeing fire spew from starting a P-51 Mustang. Racing around pylons at hundreds of miles per hour, these aircraft are truly amazing and spectacular!

And the winner was Strega at over 483 mph!

Enjoy!