World Airshow News Forum

what happend to airshow briefs?

flyjay77 — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:16:07 GMT

I know that world airshow news , airshow briefs went to on line but there have not been an update in like three / four months . Whats the deal? that was one big highlight that I looked for in every issue and I was sad to see it go , but when you get issue after issue and still no update on the website , whats going on ? not bitching just wondering .

Airshow in Reykjavik -Iceland 24 may 2008

ander — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:07:18 GMT

Hi all --
Yesterday there was a airshow in Reykjavik - Iceland.
And here are a few photos and videos that i took yesterday

helimeet 3rd august 2008

eastleigh_helimeet — Thur, 27 Mar 2008 21:15:55 GMT

We are commemorating the maiden flight of the Skeeter (helicopter) here in Eastleigh UK with a helimeet.

We are seeking contacts in the helicopter industry for materiel for an exhibition on rotorcraft, past, present and future and rotorcraft at work.

And if you are in the UK, let us know if you want to visit.

Help pleaseeeeeeeeeee

Chris

www.eastleigh.gov.uk/helimeet

email helimeet@eastleigh.gov.uk

Thank you

Airshow Insurance or the lack of coverage?

Chuckv — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:16:00 GMT

I don't know if some of you have run into this, but I am finding that getting Airshow Insurance coverage to be getting much more difficult, and pricey. I was flying an Extra 300L that I sold in the first half of 06, with Airshow Coverage of $7,800 a year.

I am purchasing another Extra 300L that I will take delivery of in about a week or two, and the market I was in wont even quote it now. I have only found two markets to quote it so far, and one was at $10,800 and the other $15,200 a year.

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions?

Chuck

Professional wingwalkers International

SilverWingsWingwalking — Thur, 15 Nov 2007 04:08:17 GMT

Please help get the word out and pass this along to anyone who qualifies. Thanks Greetings fellow professional wingwalkers! We are a select few. I'm writing this as an inquiry to see if you would be interested in receiving - and/or contributing to - our new e-newsletter. I propose starting a Professional Wingwalking International Newsletter (PWIN) via email. It is intended FOR experienced wingwalkers BY experienced wingwalkers. I envision an open email letter sent to everyone that qualifies as a professional wingwalker (requirements below) where we can all add our own experiences, stories, etc., so we can learn from each other or just enjoy the mutual commraderie. It is not limited merely to currently working wingwalkers, retired wingwalkers are very welcome as well. However, this is not for the novice or one-time wingwalkers/riders. It is also not about competing for work. It is to develop a fellowship of good will and we hope that within our group we can develop a healthy level of respect for each wingwalker and their particular portrayal of this amazing art form. This will not be a place for egos - remember, an experienced wingwalker will know a bluff when they read it. Requirements for wingwalkers wishing to take part in this new group follow: 1. Have performed as a wingwalker in airshows for at least two seasons, a typical season being defined as March through September or for those in the Southern hemisphere, September through March. 2. Have wingwalked (i.e., climbed from one place on a plane to another while the plane is in flight) without a parachute more than 10 times. (Exceptions can be made.) 3. Have access to a computer and the internet. I'm suggestioning this because I see a void of inspiration between "Masters of Wingwalking," if you will. We tend to all work, or have worked, in our own little geographical bubble, and the competition and focus on getting airshows seems to have shut doors between us. The on-line forums seem to trend toward questions from curiosity seekers or those with no experience seeking to become wingwalkers. This e-newsletter will be focused on the real experiences and issues that we as professionals deal with. I'm sure we all know someone that qualifies, that I've forgotten from our current list, so please forward me the names and email of anyone else you think of. It is not necessary to write stories or ask questions. You can particiapte by just reading too - we'll leave that decision to each individual. If you prefer not to participate at all and prefer to not receive any further correspondence with regards to PWIN, please let me know and I'll take your name off the list. If you like this idea, please respond to this email so that we can verify that we have your current email address correct and to make sure your name remains on our list. We envision putting together the newsletters on a once-per-month or once-every-two-months basis to start with, so you will not be inundated with numerous emails. Most of us are busy so this isn't meant to be a time consuming effort, but just a bit of good natured fun. Thanks, Margaret Stivers

Snodgrass New Sabre?

flynavy — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:31:21 GMT

Dale Snodgrass retired his Skyblazer F-86 to a museum. Does anyone know the markings / scheme on his new F-86? Are there any new pictures?

smoke oil

bowlan — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:37 GMT

does any one use color smoke oil
we have just developed a new line of mineral oil soluable color smoke oil concentrates.
contact us if you have a need for color smoke oil.

Jim Leroy

flynavy — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:27:39 GMT

May the Lord be with Jim's wife and family through there lose. We will miss you, Jim.

Yet another tragedy this 2007 airshow season.

Wings & Wheels Niagara - Cancelled

nblythin — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:18:32 GMT

I regret to inform you that as of yesterday (June 25th), the 2007 Wings & Wheels Niagara air show has officially been cancelled.

This is strictly a 'business decision', and it was not made lightly. Unfortunately, the show had some rapidly approaching deadlines for making large financial commitments (such as buying the insurance, etc.), and the funds simply weren't there to pay for it all.

Sponsorship has been exceedingly difficult to obtain this year. And the simple truth is that a show like this cannot succeed without that vital financial support from the business community.

The organizing committee is going to take a short break for the Canada Day weekend, before we refocus and re-launch on the planning for a return show in 2008. Hopefully we can generate renewed community interest in the show, and be able to bring the show back to Niagara next year.

Press Release: http://www.wingsandwheelsniagara.org/index.php

A New Kind of Airshow Review!

Tomcatboy48237 — Thur, 14 Jun 2007 00:26:53 GMT

I've got something a little different for you all...how about a virtual airshow review?

I've spent that last few weeks helping to organize an airshow on Hawkflyers, a multiplayer server for Microsoft Flight Simulator. It went down this past Friday and Sunday (graduation parties to go to on Saturday!). Friday was the first virtual airshow I've flown in and went really well after a hiccup with the narration setup early on. We started with an A-10 flyby, followed by a missing man flyover in memory of Kevin Davis. In fact, the whole show was conceived as a tribute to him, and took place at MCAS Beaufort. The show kept going with a C-130 demo, then a warbird review featuring an F-86, a P-47, and a P-51. Bill Beseler (you may have seen him on ASB) kept his P-51 in the air to fly his routine, it's like the Horsemen routine but with only one aircraft. There was also a B-2 flyover and a MiG-29 demo. The show concluded with something a buddy and I have been working on for a few months now. He flew his P-51 demo, then orbited while I flew my F-16 demo, then we join and flew our very own heritage flight. I've heard it was most everyones favorite part of the show.

Sunday had some more issues. Half of the performers, along with my narrator, didn't show up on time, so I had to scramble to find someone else. This time, an F-22 joined the A-10 for the opening flyby. We had to skip the missing man because our third pilot was missing, so we put an impromptu F-86 demo in the air. After that was an F-22 demo. We went back to the warbirds even though there were only two of us. The MiG-29 demo came back, and we took an intermission to sort out the continuing narrator problems. We came back with a drunken pilot routine, and since I wasn't doing my solo F-16 demo we flew the heritage flight right after his show, and then the 30 minute West Coast Demo (A group of flight sim pilots) formation act with the F-22 and A-10. They departed for their 'home' as we put up an F-15, and then a two ship F-16 demonstration that resembles the Thunderbirds.

I was excited because these shows were the first time I had gotten to fly with music and narration. It was a ton of fun getting to fly with some buddies and put on an actual show for people. We're already planning another show, and coming up with more acts to fly, such as a three ship heritage flight, a Vietnam SAR routine, and even a Piper Cub demo team!

There are a few screenshots attached, but most of them are at the links below.

http://www.hawkflyers.kryptonlogic.com/viewtopic.php?t=549
http://www.hawkflyers.kryptonlogic.com/album_cat.php?cat_id=4
http://picasaweb.google.com/arocheleau/HawkflyersAirshow

Now back to real airshows!

Ryan

airshow briefs

kathy — Wed, 30 May 2007 15:59:27 GMT

Why aren't the Airshow Briefs on the website updated?

Promoting WAN

blueangelsfan — Wed, 23 May 2007 22:45:28 GMT

To my fellow contributors, I took 2 copies of the May issue to Andrews. One autographed for Max, it was his request, and the second one to show people. I don't know if they will get a subscription or not, but I had 5 people that were very interested. I am going to try this again when I go to Quonset Point RIANG airshow. Hopefully a little promotion will go a long way. Jim Deveney

Skyraider Bob - Chino air show

Victor_Archer — Wed, 23 May 2007 05:35:42 GMT

http://www.pbase.com/image/79270352/original.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/image/79270345/original.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/image/79270354/original.jpg

http://upload.pbase.com/edit_gallery/marauder61/_air_shows_2007

World Airshow News back copies available

Sandy — Fri, 18 May 2007 21:18:36 GMT

Thank you for your interest. We do have the following back issues available:

July/Aug 2004 Michael Goulian on cover
Sep/Oct 2004 Red Bull MiG on cover
Nov/Dec 2004 Jacquie Warda on cover
Jan/Feb 2005 Jim LeRoy on cover
Mar/Apr 2005 Bill Stein in cover
May/Jun 2005 Skip Stewart on cover
July/Aug 2005 Sean D Tucker, Ed Hamill & the Red Barons on cover
Sep/Oct 2005 Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team on cover
Nov/Dec 2005 Wayne Handley & the Raven on the cover
Jan/Feb 2006 The US Navy Tailhook Legacy on the cover (FA 18F Super Hornet & T2 Buckeye)
Mar/Apr 2006 The Firebirds Delta Team
May 2006 Mike Mancuso & Matt Chapman
June 2006 Julie Clark
July 2006 The Blue Angels
August 2006 The Thunderbirds and insets of Shockwave & three Wingwalkers, all on one plane - Kazian Family
Sept 2006 Mike Goulian & John Klatt
Oct 2006 Jim LeRoy & Jurgis Kairys
Nov/Dec 2006 Reno T-G Gold, Wildcatter & Big Red
Jan/Feb 2007 Matt Younkin in the Beech
Mar/Apr 2007 Patty Wagstaff
May 2007 Heritage Flight - F-22 Raptor, F-86 Sabre, F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle

We do also feature centerspreads, features & Stick Time with so if you are looking for particular coverage you could let us know and we could direct you what issue(s) it would be in.

They are 6.00 ea USD and that includes shipping. However we can send up to 4 in one package for 3.00 each and add 4.60 shipping. For 5 or more copies we utilize 8.95 shipping. We accept Visa or Mastercard or you could remit a check or money order. If you email us at worldairshownews@gmail.com and let us know what you are interested in, we can reply back with what the total would be.

Best regards.