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by awal2049
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule
Replies: 17
Views: 41249

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

New demonstration pilot has been announced. It will be Capt. Zoe "SiS" Kotnik, the Air Force's first female solo demo pilot.

https://www.facebook.com/19257652411601 ... 488810628/
by awal2049
Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Sun-n-fun 2019
Replies: 46
Views: 61369

Re: Sun-n-fun 2019

Jacquie B added. Wow, I wanted to give myself a break before SJ/Beaufort, but I may have to do this one, too. :cry:
by awal2049
Tue Jan 22, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Two Su-34's Involved in Mid-Air Collision
Replies: 3
Views: 6354

Re: Two Su-34's Involved in Mid-Air Collision

Still no news on the fourth pilot, but today a Russian Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed while landing at Olenya Air Base near Murmansk, killing 3 of the 4 people on board. Not a good week for Russian strike aircraft. https://theaviationist.com/2019/01/22/russian-tu-22m3-bomber-crashes-in-murmansk-r...
by awal2049
Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:43 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Two Su-34's Involved in Mid-Air Collision
Replies: 3
Views: 6354

Re: Two Su-34's Involved in Mid-Air Collision

Now it appears both aircraft crashed and both crew ejected. Two bodies have been recovered and one pilot has been rescued as previously stated. The last person is still missing.
by awal2049
Sat Jan 19, 2019 1:54 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Two Su-34's Involved in Mid-Air Collision
Replies: 3
Views: 6354

Two Su-34's Involved in Mid-Air Collision

Two of Russia's Su-34's have been involved in a mid-air collision during a training mission over the Sea of Japan. The Su-34 is a two-seater variant of the Sukhoi Flanker aircraft, and it is used as a strike aircraft. The Su-34 fleet has been grounded, despite the accident being reported as pilot er...
by awal2049
Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:54 am
Forum: Non-Aviation Topics
Topic: Top Gun 2 in Production
Replies: 56
Views: 88706

Re: Top Gun 2 in Production

Looks like they're bringing an F-14 "out of retirement" for the movie. I assume it'll just be a prop.

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/ ... un-2-41802
by awal2049
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:23 am
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Sun-n-fun 2019
Replies: 46
Views: 61369

Re: Sun-n-fun 2019

Geico Skytypers as well.
by awal2049
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:18 am
Forum: 2019 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: Geico Skytypers 2019 Schedule
Replies: 0
Views: 3732

Geico Skytypers 2019 Schedule

Schedule for the Geico Skytypers. Some of the dates are during the week, so idk how accurate they are. Mike Brockey is the pilot flying as Skytype 3 to replace Ken Johansen, who we lost last year in a crash. April 6-7: Sun ‘n Fun International Fly-in and Expo, Lakeland, FL April 27-28: MCAS Beaufort...
by awal2049
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:18 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2019 MCAS Beaufort Air Show: April 27-28
Replies: 19
Views: 44429

Re: 2019 MCAS Beaufort Air Show: April 27-28

Some new performers added:

Scott Yoak
Class of '45
Julie Clark
Geico Skytypers