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By Ty Greenlees
| Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 06:30 AM
Air Show Weather is upon us. It just wouldn’t be air show week without mid-summer temperatures and this week will be no exception. 90-degree temps are forecast for Thursday and Friday, just in time for the arrival of the F-22 Raptor.
The Raptor demo team is due in Friday morning at the Dayton International Airport and air show sources tell me they perform an arrival much like the Thunderbirds, with field fly-overs.
The Starfighters are here already and looking like they want to tear up the sky.
Most of the performer arrivals will happen on Thursday and Friday, but look for Sean D. Tucker and the Collaborators over the skies of Dayton today as they make media photo flights for local media outlets including the Dayton Daily News.
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By Ty Greenlees
| Monday, July 7, 2008, 06:18 AM
Check out this press release with some good news for photographers.
New Photo Enthusiast Ticket Program at the Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger
The Raptor is coming! And a select number of photo enthusiasts are going to
get a great vantage point to shoot photos of the most advanced aircraft in the world along with all of the other attractions at the 2008 Vectren Dayton Air Show Presented by
Kroger.
The Vectren Dayton Air Show has created two new special ticket classifications
targeted to photography buffs. The 2008 show, which takes to the skies July 19th and 20th at the Dayton International Airport, will feature the amazing U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor together with National Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, Sean D. Tucker; the
Starfighters F-104 Jet Demonstration Team; the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team; West Chester
native, Lt. Page Felini, flying the first female-piloted demonstration of the US Navy F-18
Super Hornet, and other top performers will make this a dynamic and unique show.
The all-new Photo Tour Pass will allow amateur photographers to get exclusive access to air show displays before the show gates open. Photographers should be able to get better photos of displays and selected performer aircraft without the large crowds typical during air show regular hours. Additionally, Photo Pit Passes will be available for purchase for the show by anyone purchasing a Photo Tour Pass and will allow exclusive access on the flightline during the show. The Vectren Dayton Air Show will be offering a limited number of photo tours and photo pit passes to non-media guests.
The Photo Tour will be offered both days of the show and will take place from 7:00 AM until 9:00 AM. Guests will receive a media parking pass and will be escorted by air show personnel.
There are a limited number of Photo Tour Passes available and there will be no
rain checks or refunds. The cost of the Photo Tour Pass is $50 per day or $80 for the
weekend. Photo Pit Pass Add-ons will be available for purchase only to those guests who purchase the Photo Tour Pass. The Photo Pit is an exclusive photography area on the flight line during the show. In addition to the prime viewing location, Photo Pit Pass holders will also receive complimentary water and $8 in food vouchers for use in the public concession area.
The Photo Pit Pass area will be open only to credentialed Pit Pass holders and will not be
open to family or additional guests. There are a limited number of Photo Pit Passes
available for both days and there will be no refund or re-issue of passes. The cost for the Photo Pit Add-on is $25 per day or $40 for the weekend.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response we’ve received from area photography enthusiasts about these new ticket options,” said Brenda Kerfoot, General Manager of the Vectren Dayton Air Show. “These programs have been very popular at other air shows around the country and we are pleased to be able to offer this experience to our wonderful Air Show fans.”
With an amazing show lineup, fans should have no trouble finding lots of visually appealing scenes to photograph. Fans will however need to act quickly if they want to purchase a Photo Tour Pass or Photo Pit Add-on because those ticket options must be purchased by Friday, July 11. Photo Tour Passes and Photo Pit Add-ons are only available at www.daytonairshow.com.
Recognized media organizations may apply for media credentials
through the show Web site by July 3.
The Vectren Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger previously announced that ticket prices will remain the same in 2008. Discount tickets are conveniently available exclusively at Kroger stores. The value-priced Family 4 Pack providing a 40% savings will again be offered. The Pack along with General Admission tickets and the popular Pavilion and Blue Sky premium seating are now all available on the show’s website at
www.daytonairshow.com. Also on sale now are chalet and Chairman’s Club premium seating packages.
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By Ty Greenlees
| Monday, June 23, 2008, 02:43 PM
The Dayton Wright Brothers Airport took a step back in time today when a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor landed there at about 10 a.m.
The big beautiful bird looks like it’s made from barn siding, but the sound of the three radial make up for the not-so-aerodynamic appearance.
The airplane was piloted by Colin Soucy who last visited the Dayton area in a replica of the Spirit of St. Louis in 2002.
Chapter 48, Moraine Air Park, of the Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting the Tri-Motor for its nostalgia tour.
See the photo gallery here:http://www.daytondailynews.com/p/content/gen/sharedoh/photos_galleries/news/local/062408trimotor.html
Rides are available to the public on June 27-29 at the Dayton Wright Brothers Airport.
Call: 800-843-3612 for information and reservations or visit:http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/
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By Ty Greenlees
| Friday, June 13, 2008, 05:00 AM
The summer aviation calendar is in full swing and there is plenty to do and see in the month of June.
June 12-15: National Aeronca Convention at Middletown Hook Field: www.aeroncapilots.com
June 14: Young Eagles Rally, Greene County Airport. See the FlyDayton Blog post: http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/flydayton/entries/2008/06/11/youngeaglesto_soar.html
June 20-21: IAC34 in Marysville, Ohio Holds its annual Ohio Aerobatic Open! Primary through Unlimited. A great way to see the best aerobatic pilots in the state!
http://www.iac34.com/contest.htm
June 21: Family Day at the National Museum of the United States Air Force
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
In celebration of summer, visitors can play beach ball—Bernoulli Beach Ball, that is—during Family Day on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy, including aerospace demonstration stations, adventures and storytime. More information is available at:http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp.
June 26: National Business Aviation Association Regional Forum at the Dayton International Airport: http://web.nbaa.org/public/cs/forums/20080626/
June 26-29: EAA48 Hosts Ford Tri-Motor
Tour at the Dayton Wright Brothers Airport Stop. 9am-5pm daily.
http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/
June 27: Freedom’s Call Tattoo at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: http://www.wpafb.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123097022
June 29- July 4: American Navion Society Convention at the Moraine Air Park: www.navionsociety.org/convention.html
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By Ty Greenlees
| Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 01:22 PM
The Air Force released it’s assessment of the “Spirit of Kansas” B-2 crash in Guam, February 23, 2008. The AP story and link to a video are below.
By JAYMES SONG
Associated Press Writer
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii — The Air Force on Thursday said the first crash of a B-2 stealth bomber was caused by moisture in sensors and estimated the loss of the aircraft at $1.4 billion.
The crash probably could have been avoided if knowledge of a technique to evaporate the moisture had been disseminated throughout the B-2 program, said Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, who headed an accident investigation board.
“It was just by the grace of God that they were safe, and the good (ejection) system,” Carpenter said.
Water distorted preflight readings in three of the plane’s 24 sensors, making the aircraft’s control computer force the B-2 to pitch up on takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent crash.
Carpenter said the pilots and crew followed procedures and “the aircraft actually performed as it was designed. In other words, all the systems were functioning normally.”
However, a technique learned by some two years ago that had gone widely unknown and unadopted probably would have prevented the crash, Carpenter said. The technique essentially heats the sensors and evaporates any moisture before data calibrations.
“This technique was never formalized in a technical order change or captured in ‘lessons learned’ reports. Hence, only some pilots and some maintenance technicians knew of the suggestion,” according to Carpenter’s executive summary of the accident.
The report said, “The human factor of communicating critical information was a contributing factor to this mishap.”
The general said his responsibility was solely for the investigation of the crash and added that the report was forwarded to commanding officers to determine if any disciplinary measures are required.
The sensors measure air pressure to help calculate everything from airspeed to altitude. Because of the bad data, flight computers had inaccurate airspeed and wrongly indicated a downward angle, which contributed to an early rotation and uncontrolled 30-degree pitch up.
Carpenter said the lack of altitude and airspeed prevented the pilots from correcting the aircraft.
Guam, 3,700 miles southwest of Hawaii, is known for its humidity. But the Air Force said water in the sensors never caused any problems.
The Spirit was delivered in February 1995 and expected to be in service for another 50 years.
The bomber had been returning to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, where the 21-plane fleet is based. The Air Force grounded the B-2s and resumed flying them in late April.
Carpenter said procedures and policies are now in place to guard against similar crashes.
“It’s fortunate the crew was able to safely eject. It’s unfortunate, however, that we lost one of our nation’s penetrating bombers,” said Gen. Carrol H. Chandler, commander of Pacific Air Forces.
The video shows one B-2 departing then the second bomber crashing after pitching up on takeoff.
http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/06/video-stealth-b.html
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By Ty Greenlees
| Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 11:52 AM
Do your kids want to fly like an eagle?
Members of the Experimental Aircraft Association in the Dayton area are offering the Young Eagles program to introduce local kids to airplanes and flying on the second Saturday of each month.
This is an excellent opportunity for your kids!
To contact an EAA Chapter in your area, click on the link below:
http://www.greaterdaytoneaa.org/
What: Young Eagles flights by the Experimental Aviation Association
When: Second Saturday of every month, registration required. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. To schedule a flight or to contact the EAA chapter in your area:http://www.greaterdaytoneaa.org/
Who: Children 8-17 accompanied by a parent or guardian
Admission: Free
More information: www.youngeagles.org
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By Ty Greenlees
| Friday, March 14, 2008, 01:52 PM
Reel Stuff Film Festival adds real-life subject of Battle Hymn
as screening co-presenter
Retired USAF Col. Dean Hess served as technical advisor for 1956 Korean War classic; his role was played by Rock Hudson
(Dayton, OH - March 13, 2008) The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced today the addition of a very special co-presenter for its April 26 screening of the movie Battle Hymn, retired Air Force Col. Dean Hess. The film’s screening is one of eight as part of the NAHF First Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation on April 24-26, 2008 in Dayton, Ohio.
Hess, who is also an ordained minister, flew over 300 combat missions in WWII and the Korean War and is the subject of this 1956 big screen classic, inspired by his post-war book of the same name. Actor Rock Hudson portrayed the role of Hess, who served as technical advisor to the production.
Battle Hymn dramatizes the true-life struggle of Hess as he trained South Korean pilots for war under combat conditions, while also tending to the care and safety of increasing numbers of orphaned children scavenging around his airfield. Hess led an effort to feed and house the children by establishing an orphanage in Seoul, Korea. With invading Chinese armies from the north about to engulf the defenseless orphans, Hess shepherded them to a local airport and rallied the Fifth Air Force to the rescue. “Operation Kiddy Car” saw the evacuation on C-54’s of nearly a thousand children to safety on Cheju Island, off the southern coast of Korea. There, Hess established a permanent institution for Korean War orphans, later donating all royalties from both his book and the movie to support this effort.
“Colonel Hess exemplifies the very best of patriotism, courage and compassion,” said NAHF Executive Director, Ron Kaplan, who also serves as the festival’s Founding Director. “It will be the very special privilege of our Reel Stuff audience to meet and hear Colonel Hess personally share his inspirational story.”
Co-presenting Battle Hymn with Hess will be James H. Farmer, a noted aviation and cinema historian from Glendora, California. Farmer is an author and illustrator whose credits include the acclaimed 1984 book, Celluloid Wings: The Impact of Movies on Aviation. Farmer has written hundreds of feature articles and film reviews for such publications as Air Classics Magazine, the Journal of the America Aviation Historical Society, and Flight Journal Magazine, where he serves as a contributing editor.
Projects to be screened are at the First Annual Reel Stuff Film Festival include documentary, classic and contemporary theatrical releases in which aviation history or the passion for flight is the subject or instrumental to the storyline. Each movie will be introduced by an actor, producer, aerial coordinator or cinematographer associated with its production, and an audience question-and-answer session will follow each screening. This event is open to the public, with all Reel Stuff ticket and merchandise proceeds benefiting the Dayton-based NAHF, a Congressionally chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s outstanding air and space pioneers.
Among the eight presenters and eight films to be screened over the three-day Reel Stuff Film Festival of Aviation are Cliff Robertson/633 Squadron, Clay Lacy/Top Gun and the IMAX Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag, Brian J. Terwilliger/One Six Right, and Wilson “Connie” Edwards/Battle of Britain.
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