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http://www.glennpew.com Fly on water thrust. This new jet pack idea may not be the best way to get to work, but it sure does look like a good time. The German company MS Watersports GmbH is marketing the water-pressure-powered JetLev-flyer jet pack and selling it (lessons included) for about $128,000 ... or just about what a brand new two-seat 120 mph light sport aircraft would cost you. But you can't use one of those underwater. For what it's worth, we'll bet this thing makes significantly more noise, too. Video narrated/edited by Glenn Pew for AVweb.com http://www.glennpew.com

Let's Get Up Close And Personal With A Flying Legend Seen in a two part Aero-TV program a few weeks back, we talked about spending time with a ghost. In this case, the ghost looked a lot like a B-17... by the name of "Thunderbird." We're back with Thunderbird one more time... this time to do a walk-around of the grand old beast, to look her over from stem to stern and teach you a few things about one of the grandest birds to grace the skies. The B-17 Flying Fortress was an Army Air Corps heavy-duty bomber from World War II. These four-engine aircraft flew strategic bombing missions over Europe armed with .50 caliber machine guns and five thousand pounds of bombs. 13,000 B-17 s were produced over the course of the war, of which only 13 still are airworthy today. The Lone Star Flight Museum s B-17 is painted in the colors of Thunderbird , an aircraft with the 303rd bomb group which flew 116 missions during World War II. The Lone Star Flight Museum tells ANN that it, a 501 (c)(3) self-supporting educational museum, began as a private aircraft collection in June 1985. The acquisition of more aircraft quickly led to a search for a new home. In 1990, construction of a 50,000 sq. ft. Phase I facility began at Galveston's Scholes Field. Continued rapid growth required construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. Phase II hangar in 1991. Along with the aircraft collection, the LSFM began to acquire and display aviation memorabilia and artifacts, develop educational programs, and recruit volunteers through a Membership Program implemented in July 1991. The LSFM receives over 35,000 of volunteer service hours each year. Many programs and participation opportunities are available for members to promote and support the LSFM mission. The Museum's flying collection of award winning aircraft annually logs more than 40,000 cross-country air miles to participate in flying displays and air shows. For instance, the Museum's P-47 Thunderbolt participates in the United States Air Force "Heritage Flight" program. Comprised of Air Force demonstration pilots and select vintage aircraft, the "Heritage Flight" unites the classic war birds of yesterday with current inventory jet fighters at aviation events across the country. This unique production takes the living history lesson to the public in the air and is seen by over 1.5 million people each year. You Know You Want to Do This... Come With Aero-TV On a Walk-Around Inspection of "Thunderbird" FMI: www.lonestarflight.org, www.aero-tv.net, www.youtube.com/aerotvnetwork, http://twitter.com/AeroNews Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

AZ Homebuilder Becomes Part of Aero-History Yuma, AZ homebuilder Bob Noll's RV-9A airplane was recognized as the honorary 30,000th US-registered homebuilt at a ceremony Thursday morning at AirVenture 2008. Standing on stage with his daughter Katrina, who came to AirVenture with him, acting FAA Administrator Bobby Sturgell, FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Nick Sabatini, EAA President Tom Poberezny and EAA Founder Paul Poberezny were on hand to recognize the milestone of 30,000 homebuilt airplanes registered. On Tuesday, EAA homebuilders' community manager Joe Norris tracked Bob and his daughter Katrina down in the homebuilt camping area, and notified them that their name had been picked from among the 20 who applied for the honor. Because the FAA aircraft certification system has no way to exactly identify the 30,000th homebuilt, the EAA established criteria to pick one airplane to claim the honorary title. The requirements were that the airplane had to have received its certification in 2008 and had to be in attendance at AirVenture 2008. With Bob's beautiful RV-9A N94BN sitting on an adjacent raised stage, when it was finally Bob's turn to talk, he stated that it "humbles you" to be chosen to represent that milestone number. He started building the airplane in October 2004 and said that the earliest picture of the project was of a younger Katrina in pajamas taking inventory of the parts they received. "Building the airplane was a family project," he said. Now 17 years of age, Katrina is also a licensed private pilot. EAA Founder Paul Poberezny commented that he came along at the "right time" back in 1953, that the (then) CAA supported the movement. Now, 55 years later, the work was "worthwhile." Join Aero-TV As We Profile The 30,000th Homebuilt Aircraft! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org

The Party's Just About Over! Oshkosh 2008 is about to take its place in history... and what was once feared as a potential disappointment over possible economic disincentives (i.e., fuel prices), has turned out to be a roaring success. Opening day was strong, it didn't let up form there, the weather was good, the attendance powerful and let's face it, this year's lineup just plain rocked the house. In other words, it was a GREAT Oshkosh and while there are few bad ones, per se, the doubts and concerns of 2008 gave way to an astounding event that was enjoyed by all. If you don't believe that... just listen to this... Aero-TV crews had a wonderful time meeting the OSH crowds, and spent a fair amount of time asking THEM what made THEIR Oshkosh... see if YOU agree with THEIR answers. We can't wait for Oshkosh 2009, but DO stay tuned for LOTS more Oshkosh 2008 Aero-TV coverage! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org

EAA Recognizes Female Aviators At 'WomenVenture 2008' It was designed to be "easily be the largest gathering of women pilots in history." And... it was SO much more. WomenVenture 2008 was developed through a partnership between EAA and Women in Aviation, International, and was officially announced at the WAI convention in San Diego, CA under the theme "Elevate Your Life." The program was designed to recognize and encourage women aviators, who are less than 10 percent of the nation's pilot population. There were programs and activities throughout the week for longtime women pilots, those women interested in learning to fly and encouraging girls to explore the worlds of flight and the sciences. "It is important to recognize the accomplishments of women in ways that challenge and motivate others. Women can reach for the sky and elevate their lives," said Elissa Lines, EAA's vice president of commercial and donor relations, and a pilot. "We want to celebrate what women have achieved." The grand finale of the week long WomenVenture 2008 activities was the largest assemblage of women pilots in history -- at AeroShell Square on Friday, August 1. WomenVenture also featured "Women Soar/You Soar" on July 27-28, designed for high school-age girls and featuring women who have volunteered to share their aviation career knowledge and direction as mentors; Numerous workshops, forums and evening programs featuring women aviators; WomenVenture representatives in EAA Member Village welcoming all women pilots, current and non-current; The annual Women in Aviation, International celebrity breakfast on Friday morning on the EAA AirVenture grounds. Aero-TV Takes in WomenVenture 2008! FMI: www.airventure.org/womenventure Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Friday, August 1st, 2008. The day began with the official dedication of the FAA's new control tower at Oshkosh's Wittman Regional Airport. The Goodyear blimp made a return visit to Oshkosh this year, and Aero TV got an inside look at what it's like to fly it. A special effort was made by EAA at this year's event to recognize and honor women in aviation. WomenVenture was a place for women to congregate, and share their enthusiasm for flight. Actor John Travolta is also an ATP-rated pilot. He was at AirVenture to introduce one of his movies at Camp Scholler's fly-in theater, and made himself available to answer questions. Friday was Warbird Day at Oshkosh! Join us tomorrow, for Aero TV's overview of the week at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Thursday, July 31st, 2008. 2008 has already been a year filled with innovation in the cockpit. Avidyne chose AirVenture to show off its new Enhanced Vision and Synthetic Vision upgrades for its Entegra system, now featuring 15-inch displays. Garmin has been waiting for FAA approval to turn its G600 avionics system loose in the retrofit market. At AirVenture, the company was able to announce approval to install the system in 785 different aircraft makes and models. In a celebration of its homebuilding roots, EAA honored a Van's RV-9A as the 30-thousandth amateur-built aircraft to be registered with the FAA. The lucky builder, Bill Noll of Yuma, Arizona, had flown the plane to Oshkosh with his 17-year-old daughter, Katrina. One of the most anticipated forums of any AirVenture is called "Meet The Administrator." On Thursday, FAA Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell faced an audience full of general aviation pilots. Tomorrow, Aero TV will show you how EAA is honoring women in aviation through a program being called "WomenVenture." We'll also catch up with the pilot of the Goodyear Blimp. Join us tomorrow, for the next ediiton of the Aero-TV Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Wednesday, July 30th, 2008. It was not certain the new Cirrus Vision SJ-50 jet which only recently made its first flight, would have completed early testing in time for Oshkosh. But by opening day it was confirmed the jet would be here on Wednesday. Then, when it arrived, the surprise was compounded by the announcement that Cirrus has received its first fleet order. Cessna is displaying the first production-spec 162 SkyCatcher at Oshkosh this week. Aero TV caught up with Cessna CEO Jack Pelton for an update. Another major development program is the Columbus, the company's newest and largest variant of the Citation business jet line. The first two days at Oshkosh are always focused on new product announcements. By mid-week, the rush subsides, and there's time to look more closely at all the amazing aircraft, and talk to their owners. One of those planes is Quick Silver, a P51-D Mustang restored using parts from over 200 different P51s. Bill Yoak is Quick Silver's owner. The Chinese CJ-6 is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. AirVenture may be the only event where you could gather this many in one place. The Harrier jump jet is an all-time favorite at Oshkosh. Aero TV got the chance to speak with the pilot for this year's Harrier demonstration, Major Dave Martin, call sign: Doc. Highlights tomorrow will include the US Air Force F-22 Raptor, and EAA's celebration of the 30-thousandth FAA-registered homebuilt aircraft. Join us tomorrow, for the next edition of the Aero-TV Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Enjoy Day Three of Oshkosh 2008... The SJ50, Harrier, P-51s, Cessna's SkyCatcher... and More!!! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

AirVenture 2008 Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Nanchang CJ-6 One of the longest-produced aircraft models in history, the Nanchang CJ-6, is celebrating its 50th anniversary Oshkosh 2008. The RedStar Pilot's Association, the owners' group for the Chinese-built military trainer aircraft, organized the Oshkosh activities in honor of the golden anniversary with cooperation of EAA's Warbirds of America. One of the highlights was a 50-airplane formation during the warbird segment of the EAA AirVenture afternoon air show on Wednesday, July 30. The Nanchang CJ-6 was the first indigenous Chinese aircraft design to be produced, and 50 years and 2,200 copies later, it's still in production. More than 200 of these aircraft are actively flown in the United States and regularly participate in air shows under the RedStar banner. Practice flights began on July 24 at West Bend, WI and a mass formation arrival helped open the EAA Warbirds of America air show performance. In addition to the milestone CJ-6 anniversary, 2008 also marks the 15th year of the RedStar Pilot's Association. FMI: www.airventure.org, www.eaa.org Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Despite The Obstacles... Gas Prices, Bad Economy, Whatever - Flyers Flocked to Oshkosh! Monday, July 28th, was a banner day for Oshkosh... despite the fears of many that economic factors might keep aviation fans away in great numbers, it became clear to many that this year's big event as likely to be one of the best attended yet. It was a day of big news and the expectation of far more to come we saw the introduction of the new Flight Design and ICON LSAs, some incredibly exciting news from Lycoming, an interesting take on the "identity" of Oshkosh from Tom Poberezny, an amazing airshow that featured (of all things) a fully aerobatic helicopter demo, the arrival of Boeing's massive Dreamlifter and so much more. FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.airventure.com Catch Up On The Amazing Opening Day of Oshkosh 2008 -- With Aero-TV! Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Aero-TV's Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh for Tuesday, July 29th, 2008. If Tuesday's AirVenture highlights had a theme, it might be aerospace fantasies come to life. Given the level of excitement over the Martin Jetpack exhibited by executives of the Experimental Aircraft Association, it was a little surprising to see them caught off-guard by the size of the crowd in AeroShell Square gathered to see it. EAA estimated 5-thousand people, but whatever the number was, it delayed the scheduled 9:30 demo by about a half-hour. Shortly after 10am, the secret of the Martin Jetpack's claimed 30 minute endurance on 5 gallons of fuel became obvious. There is no jet in Jetpack. The unmistakeable sound of a two-stroke gasoline engine made it clear how the two ducted fans creating vertical thrust are driven. Even if it's not technically a jet, the craft was a huge hit. Martin's booth was mobbed all day after the demo. Glenn Martin says he's hopeful another flight can be arranged later this week, perhaps on a runway, where more than just the first few rows of spectators can see the machine hover. Tuesday was the 50th anniversary of the founding of NASA in 1958, and the agency is celebrating with special displays at AirVenture. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin appeared on Tuesday, and very directly countered a recent storm of criticism toward the agency. Among his comments, Griffin said, quote - "This is rocket science. If we knew how to do it, it wouldn't be exploration." One day after unveiling their next private spaceflight mothership, WhiteKnightTwo, in Mohave California, an event shared with viewers at Oshkosh via closed-circuit video, Burt Rutan and Sir Richard Branson appeared together in person at AirVenture's Honda Pavillion to make a stunning announcement. The Rocket Racing League was making news again Tuesday. This time, it was no taxi test. Just after 2:30pm, former NASA astronaut Rick Searfoss took off for a demo flight. Despite threatening clouds which imposed a 2,000-foot ceiling on what was supposed to be a 4,000 foot vertical climbout after takeoff, Searfoss did a nice job improvising a "low show" to show off the rocket racer's turns and burns for the crowd. More demos are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. A highlight on Wednesday's schedule is the expected arrival of the Cirrus light jet, the Vision SJ-50. Join us tomorrow, for the next ediiton of the Aero-TV Daily Update from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Click Here To Catch Up On The Rocket-Racing Second Day of Oshkosh 2008 -- With Aero-TV! FMI: www.aero-tv.net, www.airventure.com

First Public Flight Deemed "Amazing Success" The Rocket Racing League did it! They flew Tuesday, and they flew up a storm. And make no mistake about it, this was no taxi test. Just after 2:30pm, former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Commander Rick Searfoss took off for a demo flight. Despite threatening clouds which imposed a 2,000-foot ceiling on what was supposed to be a 4,000 foot vertical climbout after takeoff, Searfoss did a nice job improvising a "low show" to show off the rocket racer's turns and burns for the crowd. More demos are scheduled later this week for Friday and Saturday. Founded in 2005 by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion team owner Granger Whitelaw and aerospace pioneer and X PRIZE Foundation founder Dr. Peter Diamandis, the Rocket Racing League (www.rocketracingleague.com) is the only entertainment sports league that combines the exhilaration of racing with the power of rocket engines, fully satisfying our universal love for power and flight through the thrill of Rocket Racers. To be held at venues across the country, the Rocket Racing League will feature multiple races pitting up to 10 Rocket Racers going head to head in a 4-lap, multiple elimination heat format on a 5-mile "Formula One"-like closed circuit raceway in the sky. The Rocket Racer pilots see the "raceway in the sky" via in-panel and 3D helmet displays. For the hundreds of thousands of fans in attendance, they will witness the racing action live and in real-time display on multiple large projection screens. For the millions of fans watching on televisions and PCs at home, they will experience the thrill of the Rocket Racing League via unique remote and rocket-mounted cameras that give at-home fans the sensation of riding right alongside famed League pilots. Aero-TV Zooms Towards The Heavens With The Rocket Racing League FMI: www.rocketracingleague.com Copyright 2008, Aero-News Network, Inc., ALL Rights Reserved.