Short Field (600 feet ) of RWY touch down on the numbers marking. Stopped 100 feet after the touch down zone.

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Sun’n Fun Fly-In (Lakeland, FL) – The CH 750 Cruzer has arrived!

 Zenith Aircraft Company is introducing its new light aircraft design at the Sun’n Fun Fly-in. The all-metal two-seat CH 750 Cruzer is the latest design from Chris Heintz. While influenced by its well-known STOL predecessors (the STOL CH 701 “Sky Jeep,” CH 750, and four-seat CH 801 sport utility aircraft), the CH 750 Cruzer is an all-new design.

 “Our STOL CH 750 design has been a huge success in large part thanks to its easy cabin access, fantastic visibility, and for its room — side-by-side comfort for two adults,” says Sebastien Heintz, president of Zenith Aircraft Co. of Mexico, Missouri. “However, many customers do not need off-airport capability or extreme STOL (short take-off and landing) performance. We’ve optimized the new design for cruise and typical (airport) operations, while retaining the popular cabin features of the STOL CH 750.”

The Zenith CH 750 Cruzer features an all-new airfoil supported by a single streamlined strut. Compared to the STOL CH 750, the empennage has also been redesigned for its new mission, with a symmetrical stabilizer and a shortened horizontal tail span. The vertical tail features a fin and rudder (replacing the traditional all-moving vertical tail design of the Chris Heintz STOL series).

In keeping with its mission, the Cruzer is fitted with 5.00 x 5 aircraft wheels and new wheel fairings. The instrument panel of the new design is also wider and more conventional than the STOL CH 750 (that has a narrower instrument panel to improve forward visibility in extreme nose-high attitudes associated with STOL flying).

Complete airframe kits for the new design are offered by Zenith Aircraft Company. As with other all-metal Zenith kits, this newest model will be built using the latest modern manufacturing (CNC) technology to offer matched-hole assembly throughout. The new easy-to-build kit draws upon Zenith’s decades of experience in the kit industry, requiring under 400 hours to assemble the airframe from the kit (requiring only basic skills and simple hand tools). A quick-built kit option will also be available.

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CARIBBEAN AIR SHOW 2013, returns with new show and more than 13 international acrobats pilot groups.

The original show, created especially for the Dominican Republic, will be performing on Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 April, on the Malecon of Santo Domingo, produced and Logrosa Extreme Productions.

March 18, 2013 – Santo Domingo, RD-The Caribbean Air Show returns to the Dominican sky, in an original show created especially for the country, to be held on Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 April, on the Malecon of Santo Domingo, low overall production and aerial extreme productions and organizing and coordinating logistics Logrosa land, with the sponsorship of Presidente Beer.

The details of the event were released by Yan Vargas, president of Extreme Productions; Leticia Logroño, president of Logrosa; Admiral Sigfrido Pared Perez, Minister of the Armed Forces and Melissa Martinez, Presidente Beer Brand Manager.

This fourth edition of Caribbean Air Show, will feature a prestigious international cast, including Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, The 4CE Team, Bill Stein Airshow, Airshow Matt Chapman, Jack Knutson Aerobatic, Firebirds Extreme, Greg Shelton and Ashley Airshow Battles “The Treadmill of Wings” Iron Eagles Formation Team, Skip Stewart Airshows, AeroDynamix Team Team-the largest civilian team in the world, Oliver Skywriter Flying Circus, and Rafael “Dondi” Pesquera in Provost jet. Displays of these teams and drivers experienced acrobats, displayed on the sky of the capital their acrobatic art aircraft, performing maneuvers and stunts that will reveal all its expertise in routines that involve speed, sound and smoke. Similarly Dominican Air Force will participate to the event, demonstrating tactical, rescue and other surprises

The Caribbean Air Show 2013 is supported by the International Council of Airshows (ICAS), under the auspices of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, as part of the national celebration of the Bicentennial of Juan Pablo Duarte, and the co-sponsorship of Bocel Group , Hyundai and Listin Diario. The show is free to the public. The same schedule will be presented at 2:30 pm to 7:00 pm on Avenida George Washington, in the section from the Maximo Gomez to Abraham Lincoln. For aviation enthusiasts who wish to enjoy the show in comfort, there will be a VIP and Skybox area whose ballot has a cost of RD $ 2,000 per person, per day of show.

As part of its actions as an official sponsor, maca President will develop promotions through social networks facebook / twitter cervezapresidente and CervPresidente, to give away tickets to VIP President, a special space designed for consumers of the brand, from where they can witness this spectacle in the best environment.

This fourth edition of Caribbean Air Show 2013 promises to delivery to the Dominican people two days of adrenaline in an original and unique show, billed as the largest free public show of national history, produced under concepts and standards organization and international regulations.

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Destinations includes a lunch flight to Arroyo Barril, The West Coast , Samana and photo flight to Haina Nautical Club.

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Flying in the Airbus A380 can be a very exciting adventure for world travellers. If are lucky enough to fly in the Emirates Airlines A380-800 First Class private cabins, you may well say that you flew in the best cabin in the world.

The Airbus A380 First Class Cabin Lounge

A380Airbus.com launched

Be sure to visit http://a380airbus.com, the new website with advanced information for the Airbus A380 Airplanes from around the world. Including a section of the Emirates Airlines A380 First Class cabin accommodations and features.

The connotation and impact on Red Bull Stratos project with Felix Baumgartner Jump from the Strathopshere can be measured on many levels.

The Red Bull Stratos team has been launching its unmanned and manned balloon flights from the outskirts of Roswell International Air Center. If the runway could talk, it would have a long list of historical moments to share. Today you can find a graveyard of used airliners lined up alongside the taxiway and Elvis’ 1962 Jetstar at Roswell International Air Center. Word around the block says it was the last airplane Elvis owned. Going further back in time, the ‘Enola Gay’ Boeing B-29 Superfortress, returned to Roswell Army Air Field after dropping its atomic bomb on Japan in 1945. (On display at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum)

Joe Kittinger, having been involved in stratospheric balloon projects during his time in the U.S. Air Force more than 50 years ago, is very much in tune with the importance of these desert testing grounds. As mentioned, Dr. Robert H. Goddard built and tested the first liquid-fueled rocket. Dr. Goddard recognized the need for more space and moved his research to Roswell, New Mexico in 1930. A breakthrough came in 1941, when one of his rockets punched through the sky to 9,000 feet.

The People Talk

Perhaps most noteworthy is not only the records broken, rather the thought-provoking conversations online:

A few Examples:

“The best part of skydiving is the free fall. Problem with skydiving from 10,000 feet is that the free fall is over in a minute. Free fall for like 5 minutes would be nuts. I would do it in a heartbeat.” Gizmodo

“Watched the jump on my phone with the Palestinians who run the bagel place near my house,” tweeted @tomgara in New York City. “The universal cheering had a semi-olympic quality.” Tweet via Los Angeles Times

“A NASA engineer who specializes in astronaut escape systems said Baumgartner’s mission “gives us a good foundation” for improving the odds of survival for professional astronauts, space tourists and high-altitude pilots and passengers.” Huff Post Tech

“Indeed, it is no small feat to free-fall over 24 miles… Felix taught us that having the vision, the fortitude, to focus on the result is not easy, but deeply rewarding. However, in order to do it, Felix spent a lot of time with some experts.” Forbes

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777boeing.com Launched

The new www.777boeing.com website has launched for all fans of the 777 and the 787 Boeing family of airplanes.

Fans will find multimedia sectiones with videos and photos, a live 777 news feed from around the world as well as interesting tech specs and related articles.

Visit Now: www.777boeing.com

Ford ‘Red Tails’ Edition Mustang GT Celebrates Tuskegee Airmen, Supports Education Program for Young Aviators.

• One-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Mustang design inspired by World War II squadron of African American P-51 Mustang fighter pilots to be sold at charity auction July 26 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
• Sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles organization
• Ford auction vehicles have collectively raised more than $1.5 million in recent years to support Young Eagles
•  Ford is the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

DEARBORN, Mich., July 20, 2012 – The engineering and design teams at Ford Motor Company have produced a truly unique “Red Tails” edition 2013 Ford Mustang GT. This car will be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity auction July 26 during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.

All proceeds from the car donation and sale will benefit the EAA Young Eagles program, which has provided free introductory flights to more than 1.6 million young people since 1992, helping inspire and motivate the next generation of leaders, aviators and innovators.

Ford is the exclusive automotive partner of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, held July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wis.

“The perseverance and excellence displayed by the Tuskegee Airmen are qualities we also celebrate at Ford,” said Edsel B. Ford II, a member of Ford’s board of directors. “With this year’s beautiful ‘Red Tails’ edition Mustang, we’ve captured the recognizable symbols in honor of their important role in our history, and paired it with the innovation our Ford design and engineering teams build into all of our products.

“Through this project,” Ford added, “we take great pride in continuing our support for EAA and the Young Eagles organization.”

The Ford “Red Tails” Mustang GT celebrates and commemorates the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, comprised of the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group, during World War II. This courageous squadron of P-51 Mustang pilots was the United States’ first African American military airmen. Known for the red tails of their planes, the Tuskegee Airmen saw combat in more than 1,500 missions in World War II.

This one-of-a-kind car is secured under VIN 00051 in honor of the P-51 Mustang planes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The design of the modified 2013 Mustang GT 5.0-liter glass-roof coupe will unify the creative connection of the World War II fighters with a contemporary flair for the serious collector.

The exterior will showcase a unique polished aluminum nonproduction finish paint, accented with Race Red and School Bus Yellow, consistent with the P-51 fighter plane’s red tail cues and the logos and markings of the United States Army Air Corps, 332nd Fighter Group and Squadrons

Unique interior details of this “Red Tails” Mustang include a modified navigation screen, instrument cluster and rear seat-delete. The car’s Recaro seats will include the embroidered “Red Tails” logo and floor mats embroidered with the 332nd Fighter Group logo. Additional features include a “Red Tails” script in the illuminated sill plates and puddle lamps that project “Red Tails” imagery when the doors open.

With a Ford Racing 2.3-liter twin-screw Whipple supercharger, handling pack, unique side exhaust, performance quad exhaust from SVT, Forgiato 20-inch aftermarket wheels, GT500 Brembo brakes and rear diffuser, the “Red Tails” Mustang will exude power and performance.

Mustang Chief Designer Darrell Behmer, Design Manager Melvin Betancourt and Chief Nameplate Engineer Dave Pericak led the design and engineering teams that developed the “Red Tails” Mustang.

The Young Eagles Auction is part of the EAA Gathering of Eagles at the EAA AirVenture Museum. The Gathering of Eagles annually draws more than 1,000 aviation enthusiasts in support of Young Eagles and other EAA programs that inspire young people to become engineers, aviators, astronauts, scientists and innovators – the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.

“Ford is a longtime, committed partner of EAA and AirVenture, bringing value to those who make Oshkosh the pinnacle of their aviation year,” said Rod Hightower, EAA president and CEO. “These specialty vehicles allow EAA to provide support to its valuable programs and dedicated members in helping us grow the next generation of aviators.”

The “Red Tails” edition joins four other one-of-a-kind Mustangs created by the Ford design and engineering teams for the EAA Young Eagles Auction in recent years, each generating excitement among aviation and automotive enthusiasts alike. Ford vehicles sold at auction during past EAA AirVenture events have collectively raised more than $1.5 million to support Young Eagles.

Other unique vehicles produced by Ford in support of EAA Young Eagles include the Mustang AV8R, with cues from the F-22 “Raptor,” which in 2008 helped introduce the glass-roof canopy and delivered a record auction contribution of $500,000. In 2009, Ford’s AV-X10 “Dearborn Doll” Mustang was crafted in honor of World War II aircraft. In 2010, two automotive icons – the late Carroll Shelby, a former U.S. Air Force flight instructor, and Jack Roush, longtime P-51 pilot – collaborated for the first time to create the SR-71 “Blackbird” Mustang inspired by the legendary reconnaissance jet. Last year’s “Blue Angels” Mustang celebrated 100 years of United States naval aviation.

During EAA AirVenture, Ford will offer attendees access to the latest advances in automobile technology at the Ford Hangar, as well as many of the industry’s most revered classics at the popular Cruisin’ Legends area on the grounds of Wittman Regional Airport. Ford activities include top-tier entertainment and interactive components that will add excitement for the hundreds of thousands of aviation fans in attendance.

To participate in the auction, candidates must prequalify by contacting Elissa Lines in the EAA Development Office, 800.236-1025; or email elines@eaa.org by July 23. Visit www.airventure.org/gathering for more information.

Sponsors supporting the build of the “Red Tails” edition Mustang include 3dCarbon, Creations n’ Chrome, Ford Racing, Forgiato, Kay Graphics, Roush Performance Products and Takata.

To stay connected to all Ford EAA AirVenture news, connect with the Ford EAA AirVenture team on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/FordAirventure or visit http://www.FordAirventure.com.

For more information on EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, visit http://www.AirVenture.org.

The reusable Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle touched down on a runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., at 5:48 a.m. PDT (GMT-7). The Air Force did not provide any advance warning of the re-entry and landing time and no technical details about the vehicle’s performance were released.

But in a statement, the Air Force said the autonomous landing by the nation’s “newest and most advanced re-entry spacecraft” was executed “safely and successfully.”

“With the retirement of the space shuttle fleet, the  OTV program brings a singular capability to space technology development,” Air Force Lt. Col. Tom McIntyre, X-37B program manager, said in the statement. “The return capability allows the Air Force to test new technologies without the same risk commitment faced by other programs. We’re proud of the entire team’s successful efforts to bring this mission to an outstanding conclusion.”

The X-37B was launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket that took off March 5, 2011, from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. It was the second flight for the Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle program following a successful 224-day maiden voyage in 2010. The spacecraft used for that mission is expected to be relaunched in October.

As with the initial test flight, details about the program’s just-concluded second mission are classified.

(Credit: U.S. Air Force, CNET)

Maria Batlle, young Dominican student aviation pilot school from the Yuvina Foundation Green Airport, was selected by Abingdon Watches for a scholarship from the renowned annual conference of women pilots, WAI (Women in International Aviation), held this year in Dallas, Texas.

Abingdon Watches specializes in making watches for women pilots.

Batlle also has the rank of “Commander: in the “AND”, The Dominican Naval Auxiliaries and takes part in training and live search and rescue operations in the Dominican Republic.

Batlle, who was congratulated by the Ambassador of Curaçao for being the only woman present at the training conducted with the Dutch Coast Guard with the Dominican Navy and the AND last year.

Also, she is known as Supermaria VJ (LiveVideo Performer & artist), and is Creative Director at McCann Erickson advertising agancy in the Dominican Republic.

Congrats to Maria, Woman in Aviation