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Click here for a Summary of All Aviation Events! FunFly Pilot Shop DVD's and Movies Aviation Gift Ideas Tablets & Accessories Flight Instruction Aviation Headsets Aviation Flight Bags Aviation Videos! Lancaster Flypast - Ladybower Dam, Derbyshire. 16th May 2013 Incredible. What an aircraft. What history of incredible skill, dedication and bravery.... so many owe so much to so few......... Read about more here: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/daring-dambuster-wwii-mission-remembered-vintage-flight-164910484.html - YouTube - Chris J Griffin Thomas the Wonder Bird at Cavanaugh Warbirds Over Addison Thomas, the Wonder Bird, greeting and entertaining guests at the 2013 Warbirds Over Addison Event, Texas, sponsored by Cavanaugh Flight Museum at Addison Airport. - YouTube - FunPlacesToFly.com Lil Rascal aerobatic experimental light sport aircraft from Renegade Light Sport Aircraft. http://www.ultralightflyer.com - Video: While at the E.A.A. Sun-N-Fun convention Dan Johnson talks to "Doc" Bailey of Renegade Light Sport Aircraft about the Lil Rascal aerobatic experimental light sport aircraft. The plan is to build both a two seat and a single seat aerobatic aircraft fashioned after the Pitts to fit the light sport aircraft category. To accomplish this the wings and other areas of the Lil Rascal series of aircraft will be made from carbon. "Doc" also indicated that the planes will by Lycoming powered. Help support The Ultralight Flyer light sport and ultralight flying video magazine by subscribing or donating to the cause at http://www.ultralightflyer.com - YouTube - ultralightnews Disney's Planes Takes Flight Disney's Planes opens in theatres in 3D August 9! Like Planes on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyPlanes Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/disneypictures Official Site: http://disney.com/planes. From above the world of "Cars" comes "Disney's Planes," an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty's not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty's courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. "Disney's Planes" takes off in theaters in 3D on Aug. 9, 2013, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters. - YouTube - DisneyMovieTrailers First drone launch from aircraft carrier The U.S. Navy launched its first unmanned drone from an aircraft carrier. - YouTube - CNN 2013 Manassas Airshow - Warrior Aviation Warrior Aviation 2013 Manassas Airshow Manassas Municipal Airport - Harry P. Davis Field Manassas, Virginia Saturday May 4, 2013 http://www.zingeraviation.com - YouTube - airshowfansh See more Videos! The Latest Updates, Aviation News, Events and Places to Fly! Pilot Destination Update - Apalachicola Regional Airport, Apalachiola, FL "I flew my power parachute at the Apalachicola Regional Airport Thursday, May 16, 2013. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The airport is so big I had no problem flying off the grass between the taxi ways. Really enjoyed flying over the town of Apalachicola and the coast. Apalachicola is a quaint fishing town with nice shops and places to eat. I will do this again and I highly recommend it." - Submitted by Richard Pulliam. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Oswego County Airport Pancake Breakfast, Fulton, New York, NY - Sunday, Jun 9, 2013 The EAA Chapter 486 is having it's June Pancake Breakfast on Sunday June 9th between 7:00AM and 11:00 AM at Oswego County Airport. The largest airport breakfast in Central New York serving eggs, pancakes, french toast, home fries, ham, sausage,home made doughnuts, coffee, orange juice and white and chocolate milk all for only $7.00. Featuring this month Blue Grass music by Diamond Someday a popular group in Central NY and the Corvette Clubs making their annual showing. Toy airplane rides for the youngsters. Runways 15-33 and 06-24, fuel available and the FBO is open if necessary. Don't miss this breakfast event. New Aviation Event - Annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, Massena, NY - Sunday, Jun 16, 2013 EAA Chapter 500 is holding its annual fly-in pancake breakfast on June 16, 2013 in the large conventional hangar at Massena International Airport. The event runs from 8am to noon, with possible young eagle flights taking place in the afternoon. A great event for Father's Day. Pilot Destination Update - Sandy's Place Restaurant, Cape Girardeau, MO "They are closed on Saturdays, however they're Open from 10:30a-3pm on Sundays with an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet." - Submitted by Justin. Got Comments? - Got Photos? Pilot Destination Update - C-130's final months at the 179th Airlift Wing Mansfield, Mansfield, OH "The C-130 have left the Mansfield base and were replaced with the C-27 a couple of years ago. However, there has been a change in the base realignment and the Air Force decided to bring the C-130s back to the 179th Air Lift Wing in Mansfield. If nothing changes, they are scheduled to receive 8 C-130s by this Fall." - Submitted by George Fonseca. Got Comments? - Got Photos? Pilot Destination Update - Flight Deck Bar and Grill, Rochelle, IL "Went here last night, it was awesome, you can dine while you watch parachuting nice and close to where you dine. Very easy to fly in and out of even with the jumping going on." - Submitted by Lisa. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - Angel Flight East-Wings FlyBQ, Blue Bell, PA - Saturday, Jun 1, 2013 11:30-4. Worlds greatest flyin BBQ, Burgers, Dogs and Sloooow smoked pulled pork. Drinks, snacks, airplanes and pilot camaraderie. Bring your camp chairs and come out and enjoy the day while supporting a great aviation organization. Contact Kristina Luke at Angel Flight East to pre register if possible. Adults $10, Kids under 12 and Angel Flight East Pilots $8.00. Angel Flight East pilots who have flown a mission in the past 12 months-FREE. New Aviation Event - Airport Fly-in Pancake Breakfast, Owosso, MI - Sunday, May 19, 2013 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser sponsored by the Shiawassee Arts Center's Dave Vaughn for Mr. Owosso Campaign. $8.00 per person includes pancakes, scrambled eggs western and plain, sausage, toast, fruit cup, orange juice, coffee. New Aviation Event - Waterloo Air Show, Breslau, Ontario, ON - Saturday - Sunday, Jun 1-2, 2013 This year’s 5th annual Waterloo Air Show will be the biggest and best yet with lots of new additions. New acts include a jet car screaming down the runway and an incredible wing walker. The Canadian Aviation Expo moves to Waterloo bringing two events to one location. A much bigger static aircraft display will offer lots of opportunities to get up close to the planes, take photos and speak to the pilots and crew. And indulge in the new Food Truck Alley. All this alongside returning favourites, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demonstration jet, amongst other amazing aerial displays, including pyro! Bring the family early to explore the exhibits, displays and vendors, and by the Kids Zone and Autograph Tent. The Waterloo Air Show and Canadian Aviation Expo are offering a Fly-In. Join us! Gates open 9am to 5pm. Tickets are available online or at the gate. The Waterloo Air Show is fully licensed. New Aviation Event - EAA 1350 Hamburger Lunch, LaGrange, GA - Saturday, May 18, 2013 EAA Chapter 1350 is having its monthly hamburger lunch Saturday May 18 and we invite all those interested in good food and great company. We always have a good time and welcome all visitors that want to swap stories and aviation talk. Join us if you can. We promise to treat you right. New Aviation Event - 57th Annual Tulsa Fly-In, Bartlesville, OK - Saturday, Sep 21, 2013 One Grand Day celebrating aviation with the finest in flying, food and friendship. Activities include pancake breakfast, contests for pilots, static display of championship level airplanes, lots of airplane arrivals and flying, plus affordable airplane and helicopter rides. Admission by donation and free auto parking available. Sponsored by Tulsa EAA Chapters: VAA Chapter 10, EAA Chapter 10, Ultralight Chapter 10 and supported by Warbird Squadron 10. New Aviation Event - Kansas City Area Vintage Fly-in, Gardner, KS - Friday - Saturday, Jun 21-22, 2013 Drag your tail to Taildragger heaven in Gardner for the KC Area Vintage Fly-in! Come see why we call Gardner The Best Little Airport in Kansas!. Beautiful grass runways, cheap gas, vintage planes and friendly people, you'll find it at Gardner. Combine that with a pancake breakfast and the best airport burger you'll find, and you have the makings for a great day. Come see the site of our new chapter hangar, Home of VAA Chapter 16. Runway 8-26 closed during the event on Saturday. Check NOTAMS and observe standard traffic patterns. Fly Safe, We'll see ya there! Pilot Destination Update - Lake Whitney State Park, Whitney, TX "13 May 2013- We visited F50 in our Bonanza. Taxied to the west end to park. Picnic shelter there. Restroom at park 1/4 mile farther west. Good view of lake. Plenty of shade trees and tables. Was told some people park on the south end of the runway and walk to another area with rest rooms. Take a lunch and water. Nice and quiet on a Monday. Plenty of Birds and wildflowers this time of year." - Submitted by Bill. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Photo Added - Sundance Airport, Yukon, OK "Current Sundance FBO." - Submitted by Heather Gomer. Got Comments? - Got Photos? New Aviation Event - SR-71: The Complete Illustrated History of the Blackbird, The World's Highest, Fastest Plane. Presented by Col. Rich Graham, USAF Ret, Dallas, TX - Saturday, Jun 22, 2013 EAA Chapter 1246 Frontiers of Flight Museum Hosts Col. Rich Graham's Presentation On Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. This book covers every aspect of the SR-71’s development, manufacture, modification, and active service as told from an insider’s perspective, and is lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photos. Find out what it’s like to fly the world’s fastest jet aircraft. 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