Airplanes blog Your Airplanes blog 2008-08-18T14:14:55+01:00 DotClear daily 1 2008-08-18T14:14:55+01:00 The Great New England Air Show This September 2008-08-18T14:14:55+01:00 2008-08-18T14:14:55+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/the-great-new-england-air-show-this-september Editor Features The Westover Air Force Reserve Base is the largest of its kind in the country and is home to the 439th Airlift Wing, which is an Air Force Reserve Command unit. Here the staff operates sixteen C-5A and C-5B aircraft and there are approximately two thousand five hundred reservists with the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Force Base. In honor of their sixtieth anniversary celebrations, the Westover Air Force Base will be hosting The Great New England Air Show on the 6th and 7th of September 2008, an aerial extravaganza filled with wonderful activities and attractions that should not be missed. The Westover Air Force Reserve Base is the largest of its kind in the country and is home to the 439th Airlift Wing, which is an Air Force Reserve Command unit. Here the staff operates sixteen C-5A and C-5B aircraft and there are approximately two thousand five hundred reservists with the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Force Base. In honor of their sixtieth anniversary celebrations, the Westover Air Force Base will be hosting The Great New England Air Show on the 6th and 7th of September 2008, an aerial extravaganza filled with wonderful activities and attractions that should not be missed. 2008 Air Magdeburg – An Exciting Air Show and Expo 2008-08-14T11:06:17+01:00 2008-08-14T11:06:17+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/2008-air-magdeburg-an-exciting-air-show-and-expo Editor Features Every so often the German city of Magdeburg sees fit to host a massive air show known as the Air Magdeburg. The event sees aircraft from all over Europe and the world make their way to one location to thrill the public and give them greater insight into the many varieties of aircraft and the latest industry developments. Every so often the German city of Magdeburg sees fit to host a massive air show known as the Air Magdeburg. The event sees aircraft from all over Europe and the world make their way to one location to thrill the public and give them greater insight into the many varieties of aircraft and the latest industry developments. Aerial Fun at Camarillo Air Expo 2008-08-13T10:24:28+01:00 2008-08-13T10:24:28+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/aerial-fun-at-camarillo-air-expo Editor Features Every year thousands of people gather to enjoy the excitement and entertainment provided by the Camarillo Air Expo. The event takes place at the Camarillo Airport and will showcase a wide variety of aircraft. It has a little something for every aviation enthusiast and will no doubt appeal to a lot of newcomers too. Every year thousands of people gather to enjoy the excitement and entertainment provided by the Camarillo Air Expo. The event takes place at the Camarillo Airport and will showcase a wide variety of aircraft. It has a little something for every aviation enthusiast and will no doubt appeal to a lot of newcomers too. NASA Spends $25M to Explore Earth 2008-08-12T12:38:42+01:00 2008-08-12T12:38:42+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/nasa-spends-25m-to-explore-earth Editor Features The name NASA is usually associated with space exploration, but it seems the association is aiming a little lower with its most recent project – the purchase of two unmanned aircraft for use in long-duration, high-altitude Earth science missions. The association will also be paying Northrop Grumman plenty of money to keep the program up and running over the next five years. The name NASA is usually associated with space exploration, but it seems the association is aiming a little lower with its most recent project – the purchase of two unmanned aircraft for use in long-duration, high-altitude Earth science missions. The association will also be paying Northrop Grumman plenty of money to keep the program up and running over the next five years. Mile High Internet Soon a Reality 2008-08-11T12:17:36+01:00 2008-08-11T12:17:36+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/mile-high-internet-soon-a-reality Editor Features Numerous regular airline passengers are eager to get talking should new laws make it possible to dial out whilst in the air. But now it seems that the services available to frequent flyers won’t only be limited to phone calls – millions of passengers may soon be able to log onto the Internet via a new Wi-Fi service from Aircell. Numerous regular airline passengers are eager to get talking should new laws make it possible to dial out whilst in the air. But now it seems that the services available to frequent flyers won’t only be limited to phone calls – millions of passengers may soon be able to log onto the Internet via a new Wi-Fi service from Aircell. Cirrus Gets Ready for Test Campaign 2008-08-08T12:04:14+01:00 2008-08-08T12:04:14+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/cirrus-gets-ready-for-test-campaign Editor Features The striking new Cirrus Vision SJ50 V1 has already managed to accumulate 25 hours of test flight since it first took to the skies on July 3. Now it seems that it is ready to undergo a rather rigorous test campaign, which will ultimately help to validate the technology required to finish off the aircraft. The striking new Cirrus Vision SJ50 V1 has already managed to accumulate 25 hours of test flight since it first took to the skies on July 3. Now it seems that it is ready to undergo a rather rigorous test campaign, which will ultimately help to validate the technology required to finish off the aircraft. Carter PAV Nearly Complete 2008-08-07T12:11:04+01:00 2008-08-07T12:11:04+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/carter-pav-nearly-complete Editor Features It is so small and compact that you might be tempted to call it “cute”, but the new Carter PAV is anything but cute. The dynamic new PAV prototype continues to demonstrate Carter’s revolutionary Slowed Rotor/Compound Aircraft (SR/C) technology. The technology was fully tested and developed on the original prototype, the CCTD, over a period of seven years. The design of the aircraft takes the somewhat novel approach of combining a rotorcraft with fixed-wing aerodynamics. It is so small and compact that you might be tempted to call it “cute”, but the new Carter PAV is anything but cute. The dynamic new PAV prototype continues to demonstrate Carter’s revolutionary Slowed Rotor/Compound Aircraft (SR/C) technology. The technology was fully tested and developed on the original prototype, the CCTD, over a period of seven years. The design of the aircraft takes the somewhat novel approach of combining a rotorcraft with fixed-wing aerodynamics. Wings of Victory Provides Rare Opportunity 2008-08-06T12:40:31+01:00 2008-08-06T12:40:31+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/wings-of-victory-provides-rare-opportunity Editor Features If you love antique aircraft, then you simply have to make sure that you’re at this year’s Wings of Victory Air Show. Set to take place on August 16 and 17, this fantastic collection of antique aircraft will not only showcase some incredibly rare aircraft, but also provide visitors with the opportunity to get up close and personal with a number of vintage airplanes. If you love antique aircraft, then you simply have to make sure that you’re at this year’s Wings of Victory Air Show. Set to take place on August 16 and 17, this fantastic collection of antique aircraft will not only showcase some incredibly rare aircraft, but also provide visitors with the opportunity to get up close and personal with a number of vintage airplanes. Don’t Miss the 2008 Southport Air Show 2008-08-05T10:53:54+01:00 2008-08-05T10:53:54+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/dont-miss-the-2008-southport-air-show Editor Features On the weekend of September 6th and 7th, the popular tourist resort of Southport will be hosting a fabulous air show. This year’s show will coincide with the RAF’s 90th anniversary, which means more flying, more spectacular displays and more fun for the whole family! On the weekend of September 6th and 7th, the popular tourist resort of Southport will be hosting a fabulous air show. This year’s show will coincide with the RAF’s 90th anniversary, which means more flying, more spectacular displays and more fun for the whole family! Cirrus Vision SJ50 Jet Debuts At Oshkosh 2008-08-04T13:57:30+01:00 2008-08-04T13:57:30+01:00 http://www.airplanes.com/blog/cirrus-vision-sj50-jet-debuts-at-oshkosh Editor Features The long awaited Cirrus Vision SJ50 Jet made its much anticipated public debut at this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft jetted in with a high-speed pass before landing on Runway 27 and being towed to a small stage in AeroShell Square, where it was put on display for potential clients to see. The long awaited Cirrus Vision SJ50 Jet made its much anticipated public debut at this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft jetted in with a high-speed pass before landing on Runway 27 and being towed to a small stage in AeroShell Square, where it was put on display for potential clients to see.