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Skip Stewart - Airplane flies into back of pick-up truck to pick up ribbon
Skip Stewart flies his plane "Prometheus" in formation with a pick-up truck, puts the wing into the bed where a ribbon is attached to the wingtip.
- YouTube - PullSomeGs
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Vans RV-12
One of the most popular kitbuilt light sport aircraft is the Vans RV-12. Ken Scott took AVweb through the airplane at the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida.
- YouTube - AVweb
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Flying Rooster
New Aircraft - The Flying Rooster.
- Vimeo - Giuliano Basso
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Petr Pilat Backflips over Plane with His Bike
Petr Pilat, an aerobatic motorbike rider from the Czech Republic, backflipped his bike over a plane flown by Kirby Chambliss, a Red Bull champion pilot from Texas, US. Camera: Petr Pilat, Kirby Chambliss. Location: Mexico / Puebla 11.11.2011
- YouTube - MrBeeblebroxx
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Three Forks Air Race FAST airplanes, RV, Lancair, swift, mustang, wright flier
This is the Three Forks, MT air race held July 9th, 2011. Great time by all with some really fast and cool airplanes!
- YouTube - MountainModMania
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Two Guys Crash Plane Despite Alarm
Gear up landing. Uploaded to YouTube.com by OneBelough.
- YouTube - OneBelough
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Drunk Helicopter Pilot
Free helicopter ride with drunk pilot, how about it? Protip: When the pilot puts on a parachute and doesn't give you one, get the hell out of there. A presentation of the Just For Laughs Gags. The funny hidden camera pranks show for the whole family.
- YouTube - JustForLaughsTV
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Kyle Franklin Comedy Act
Kyle Franklin performing his Wingtip Draggin Comedy Act always steals the show. Check out www.franklinairshow.com for more info.
- YouTube - Vacul001
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New Aviation Event - 9th Annual Center Fly-In and Air Show, Center, TX - Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
There will be Young Eagle airplane rides for 8 to 17 year olds, Texas Heat Wave, T-6 Texan Formation flight stunt pilots, children’s activity tent, arts crafts, food, live entertainment and more
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New Aviation Event - Historic Flight P-51 Ground School, Mukilteo, WA - Saturday, Jan 28, 2012 |
It's the first step in fulfilling the dream of flight in the P-51 Mustang. On January 28, John Posson of Stallion 51 Corporation will lead a one day ground school and formation clinic. Posson teaches the P-51 course at Stallion 51 in Kissimmee, Florida and flies in the Patriots Jet Team. Qualified pilots may schedule P-51 flight training directly with Posson. We are very pleased that Dan Hagedorn, Chief Curator of the Museum of Flight, will begin the day by presenting the history of the P-51 type. The course is intended for pilots and non-pilots. The price is 250. Doors will open at 8 a.m. Lunch is included. Weather permitting, P-51B Impatient Virgin will fly at the end of the course.
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New Aviation Event - Managing Safety - Weekly Aviation Radio show, Orlando, FL - Monday - Monday, Jan 23, 2012 - Feb 6, 2012 |
Managing Safety is a Podcast On Demand. It is developed weekly and past shows are archived. Go to the FAA Production Studios website at: http://faaproductionstudios.com/and then click on the Managing Safety icon in the middle of the page. The latest show may be heard by scrolling to the bottom of the list. You may click on the listed links to Managing Safety digital broadcast any time of day or night on your computer or portable device. Click on the blue link for computer or click on the iPod icon for digital device. Managing Safety is also available on iTunes - search in the Podcast general menu or in the Aviation Podcast section. The latest is show is 01/23/2012 Managing Safety number 12012301. Host Amy Laboda interviews members of the Flying Musicians Association, Inc. at the 2012 Sebring Light Sport EXPO. Musician-Pilots Ravi the Raviator, John Zapp, association co-founder, and Howie Marlin, FMA Corporate Relations Specialist, discuss the prevalence of pilots with musical talent and how music helps promote scientific learning.
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New Pilot Destination Added - Todd's Restaurant @ Ryan Field, Tucson, AZ |
 "Todd's Restaurant @ Ryan Field is a full service American Food eatery, located on the tarmac at the former WWII training base, Ryan Airfield. Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, Friday and Saturday for dinner, Todd's food is seasoned just right with flavors of Arizona cactus and chilis. We cater to the aviation enthusiast with great homecooked meals made from scratch and great service with a smile. Aircraft can taxi right up to our back door to re-fuel their planes as well as there stomaches. Follow the happenings at facebook.com/toddsrestaurantatryanfield and check out our reviews at yelp.com/todds-at-ryan-field-tucson" - Submitted by Shari Scott.
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New Pilot Destination Added - Branson Airport / Branson JetCenter, Hollister, MO |
 "The Branson JetCenter at the beautiful Branson Airport is a great destination any time. Located just a few minutes from the Branson Landing and the 76 Strip and only a mile from the award winning Murder Rock and Branson Creek golf courses there is always something fun to do nearby. Better yet, in for some of our world famous Famous Dave's barbeque, enjoy watching the aircraft come and go on our outdoor flight deck overlooking our commercial ramp. Never a fee if you're ping off a commercial passenger or if you can top off or take a low, low fuel minimum. Give us a call to make a reservation or just on in, we'd love to have you!!!" - Submitted by Bruce Colony.
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New Pilot Destination Added - Historic Flight Foundation, Mukilteo, WA |
 "Historic Flight at Kilo-7 offers a collection of the most important aircraft produced between 1927 and 1957—all restored and airborne again. Our mission goes beyond serving as trustees of an era. We want you to experience the roar of our F8F “Wampus Cat” taking off. Watch engineers at work restoring the aircraft to flying condition. Share the rush of viewing international treasures from all angles. Whether you’re an experienced aviator, a student of history, or a newcomer to our world, we want to spark and fuel your passion—both for aviation and for epiphanies born from hard labor. Our heroes did not leap from the bathtub shrieking, “Eureka!” They scrawled a sketch on a piece of paper. Got interested in an impossible challenge. And then they dove into the work. The reward? Innovation that astonished both them and us, and that continues to change our world." - Submitted by Liz Matzelle.
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New Aviation Event - London to LA in a SR-71 Blackbird, Vero Beach, FL - Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012 |
On September 13, 1974, Captain Harold B. “Buck” Adams and his backseater, Major William C. Machorek, set a speed record in SR-71A serial no. 64-17972, flying from London to Los Angeles in 3 hours, 47 minutes and 39 seconds. Adams and Machorek had covered nearly 5,447 miles at an average speed of 1,435.59 mph.
Chapter 99 is looking forward to welcoming Major William C. Machorek for his presentation to our members and visitors. Log on to our web site for directions and more info.
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New Aviation Event - EAA Chapter 1246 Monthly Meeting - Flying the P-51 Mustang!, McKinney, TX - Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 |
This month it's SHOWTIME! We will be showing a documentary on flying the P-51 Mustang. In 1944, as the Allied daylight bombing offensive moved further eastward, the North American P-51 Mustang provided much-needed air superiority as it escorted bombers all the way to Germany and home again. Now, you can step into the cockpit of a P-51D - the Mustang definitive version - to experience the thrill of flight just like a World War II fighter pilot. All meetings are held at 7 pm in Conference Center Room D 106, Section A on the second Thursday of each month at the Collin Country Community College. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a pilot or a member to attend.
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