Dec 13, 2011

The Dominican Naval Auxiliaries celebrate their 2nd year of activities.   The Dominican Naval Auxiliaries (AND), are celebrating their 2nd Anniversary. This is the second year of activities of the  naval auxiliaries, doing Search and Rescue, Accident prevention, Coastal surveillance, preemptive education, vessel security checks and environmental...

Dec 8, 2011

  SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – The United States Air Force (USAF) Thunderbirdsmilitary jet demonstration team announced today that the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo has been selected as a general aviation event venue on the 2012 Thunderbirds appearance schedule. The announcement was made today at the International Council of...

Dec 6, 2011

  THOMPSON NAMED DIRECTOR OF SALES & SPECIAL EVENTS AT SUN ’n FUN SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. – December 5, 2011 SUN ’n FUN President John R. “Lites” Leenhouts announced that Irene Thompson has been named Director of Sales & Special Events for SUN ’n FUN Fly-In, Inc. and its Florida Air Museum. In making the announcement,...

Dec 3, 2011

The engine and propeller are the heart and lungs of any aircraft and, as such, need special care. This interactive course introduces pilots to engine and propeller operation and maintenance. Man repairs can only  be made by an airframe and powerplant mechanic, but an understanding of engine and propeller operation can help minimize dangerous wear and costly...

Nov 19, 2011

ON THE WINGS OF DREAMS – Motion Picture Trailer from Liliana & Detlef Heun on Vimeo. ON THE WINGS OF DREAMS is an adventurous and romantic documentary film that celebrates friendship and flying around the world. Featuring thrilling aerial photography and sweeping original score. Through the love story of two pilots and their passion for flying and...

Nov 6, 2011

The E-Volo, realizes a first victory flight for German engineers as they successfully completed the first manned flight of an electric multicopter. The human death trap multicopter uses multiple mini helicopters to lift the passenger upwards — who’s snuggled in the center of the halo, firmly strapped to a squishy exercise ball. Like an UAV, the...

Oct 20, 2011

The world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport UPHAM, NM – With New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, Spaceport America officials and supporters of commercial space development in attendance, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport delivering on the promise of an exciting new age for space exploration and development, as well...

Sep 30, 2011

The 2011 Caribbean Air Challenge Video review, featuring footage from Santo Domingo, Constanza, Puerto Plata and other destinations in the Dominican Republic as well as other caribbean Islands. Preparations are underway for the 2012 Air...