http://www.airplanes.com The definitive Airplanes Blog Community Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:42:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It seems that the days of climbing into an air vehicle and jetting down to the shops is getting closer. The jet pack may have paved the way for the latest concept vehicle released by NASA, known as the Puffin. Bridging the gap between conventional motor vehicles and personal air ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/puffin-nasa%e2%80%99s-concept-vehicle/ Gyroplane enthusiasts from all over the country will be attending the Bensen Days 2010 event, as it is dedicated to these fascinating aircrafts. It will be the events’ 37th celebration, and will be focused on paying tribute to one of history’s most celebrated gyroplane pioneers, namely Igor Bensen. Benson Days ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/bensen-days-2010/ Millions of spectators will be crowding the Fort Lauderdale Beach on the 24th and 25th of April 2010, not only to soak up the pleasant weather, but to be witness to breathtaking military and civilian aerial performances. Another attraction of this event is the Green Village, where exhibitors promote and ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/air-lauderdale-beach-fest-2010/ Spectacular aerial demonstrations and thrilling shows will keep visitors to the Valkaria Air Fest 2010, spellbound. Performances to look forward to include sky writers, Skydive Sebastian, hot air balloons, John Black and Corky Fornof (James Bond Pilot). A wide variety of war birds, hang gliders and other aircraft can also ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/valkaria-air-fest-2010/ The theme for the 33rd Warbird Airshow will be “Honoring The Memory”, and will be paying tribute to the soldiers of the Vietnam War. It is an event for the entire family to enjoy, as the displays and re-enactments are exciting and thrilling to watch. Over and above having a ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/warbird-airshow-2010/ On 20 March 2010, the air space above the Melton Airfield will be filled with spectacular aerial demonstrations and exciting exhibition flights. It is here, at the Houdini – Centenary Air Show, that tribute will be paid to the first controlled powered flight, which was recorded in Australia, by Harry ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/houdini-centenary-air-show-2010/ The Heli-Expo is one of the biggest aviation events of the year, and it focuses on promoting the latest technology and developments within the helicopter industry. Known and supported by the helicopter community from across the world, visitors to the expo will see products from a variety of exhibitors, such ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/heli-expo-2010/ For the thirteenth year in a row, aviation enthusiasts will be able to marvel at the numerous breathtaking features of the Thunder In The Valley Air Show. Magnificent performances by Bearfeat Aerobatics, Team Chaos Extreme Air Shows, Silver Wings Parachute Team, Paradise Aerobatics, Kent Gordon, Gary Ward Air Shows, Stearman ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/thunder-in-the-valley-air-show-2010/ Dubendorf, in Switzerland, was the venue of the unveiling of the Solar Impulse, which took place on 26 June 2009. Bertrand Piccard had to wait until the 3rd of December that same year, however, to see his dream take to flight, with pilot Markus Scherdel in the cockpit. It was ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/solar-powered-ambitions/ There is nothing more compelling than a mystery story, and the aviation industry has its fair share. On 6 February 2010, well known aviation archaeologist, Pat Macha, will take guests on a journey back in time, and through the annals of history, to the fateful day in 1944, when a ... http://www.airplanes.com/blog/search-for-gertrude-tompkins-silver/