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The Flightline TV show attended the 25th annual Log Cabin Fly-In, Mondovi, WI

http://www.airnav.com/airport/WS69

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Doug Ward, a B-17 ball turret gunner and American hero, along with his good friend Judie Ohm were our hosts (They greeted us dressed in WWII aviator uniforms!) They met our crew as we arrived and set up to do a feature story about their event. They provided refreshments and a warm place for all to meet and greet.

This was our 1st trip over to the Log Cabin Fly-in & we enjoyed it. Luckily the weather was warmer and the winds were not as strong as predicted earlier in the day.  After seeing Doug’s hand built log cabin home and interesting out-buildings and hangars, we decided we’d like to see his summer Fly-In if our schedule permits.

A special thanks goes out to Doug Beck who took our show pilot, Paul Jackson up for a little ride to capture some in-flight footage. Doug is a moderator for the website http://www.skiplane.org and welcomes all to log-in and check it out.

 

Today, the spirit of the Golden Age of aviation is still alive and flying. The Flightline shot a great segment with Clay Adams and his 1929 Travel Air. Clay flies the skies of the Midwest, hopping rides two at a time, introducing a new generation to the wonders of flight while providing older generations an opportunity to be immersed in nostalgia.

With all the buzz about Oshkosh going on this month, it's got us thinking...
Do you prefer the "grass roots" local fly-ins or the big fly-ins like Oshkosh? Let us know your favorite type of fly-in below.
(if it's local, be sure to tell us when & where your favorite can be found)

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The Flightline, an aviation show like no other, launches their second season to a growing audience of aviation enthusiasts throughout the Midwest and a worldwide online following. By partnering with FS-North and FS-Wisconsin the show will have a regional reach of 4+ million households, in preparation for a National roll-out. Season two is presented in High Definition by CountryChev.com

 

The show is hosted by Eden Prairie’s Mark DeJoy and “show pilot” and consultant Paul Jackson of Chaska who is a senior captain for a major air carrier and a certified flight instructor. DeJoy and Jackson are lifelong friends who have known each other since kindergarten.

This season, the show will be broadcast on Saturday mornings at 10:30AM starting July 2nd. A channel finder is provided on The Flightline website to find your local channels.

These aviation stories focus not only on aircraft new and old, military and civilian, small and large, but also on the people who fly them. The stories are produced to appeal not only the aviation enthusiast, but by anyone who marvels at the wonder of flight. In addition to their ground-based HD cameras, the production team uses small HD cameras mounted in and around the aircraft to give the audience the feeling they are along for the ride when they take to the skies.

Featured stories include: the Navy’s Blue Angels, the Air Force’s new F-22 Stealth Fighter, vintage aircraft from aviation’s Golden Age, old warbirds, aerobatic aircraft, barnstormers and stories about the past, present and future of aviation.

“We like to tell people that we provide an air show every week for our viewers” said Executive Producer Mark DeJoy. “When people get to see these aircraft up close and in the air in high definition, it really is like you’re there in the cockpit”

More information available online at www.flightline.TV

Be a FAN on Facebook. www.facebook.com/theflightline.tv

GA, This Week in Review

Welcome to our new weekly blog “GA, This Week in Review”.  We get a lot of useful GA press releases, product announcements, fly-in info & more each week. Because we cannot possibly fit all of this in our weekly e-newsletter, we decided this is the best way to get the information out to you. Enjoy.

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Press Release – New Product
Garmin® Announces the Future of Avionics. GTN™ 650 and GTN 750 series touchscreen avionics are certified and ready to fly. These panel-mount units are certified and approved for installation in hundreds of makes and models of general aviation aircraft. The GTN 650 and GTN 750 feature new capabilities for GPS/NAV/COM systems like touchscreen operation, graphical flight planning with victor airways and high-altitude jet routes, remote transponder, remote audio control (750 series only), SafeTaxi® and electronic chart capabilities (750 series only). For additional information visit www.garmin.com/gtn 

 

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Press Release – New Product

McFarlane Aviation, Inc. has announced a  new product for the general aviation market. They now have a FAA-PMA approved Cowl Saver™ baffle seals for 172R and 172S Cessna aircraft. For more information, call 800-544-8594 or go to http://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/cowlsaver

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Press Release – New Product

Larson Electronics’ has announced that magnalight.com added a Class 1 Division 1 and Class 2 Division 1 explosion proof LED light alternative to incandescent and fluorescent trouble lights for hazardous locations areas.  The durable EPL-FL1524-LED-50-HR ships with an explosion proof reel, so the entire lighting solution can be installed and used in the hazardous location area.  You can learn more at https://www.magnalight.com or 1-800-369-6671 (1-903-498-3363 international). 

 

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PRESS RELEASE -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sonex Aircraft, LLC has announced that they are now accepting refundable deposits for the Onex Single-Place, Folding-Wing, Aerobatic Sport Aircraft. The deposits are to reserve kit productions slots. Customers can view full details, terms & conditions, and make their Onex Kit
Reservation Deposits at http://www.SonexAircraft.com/onex

 

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PRESS RELEASE -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 EAA has launched the date of the 2^nd annual International Learn to Fly Day it is going to take place Saturday, May 21, 2011.  The EAA views this event as a key way to introduce people of all ages to flying. They are championing their local EAA Chapters to lead the way by offering complementary adult orientation flights.  The EAA is hoping that this will help create a full year adult version of their already very received  and highly successful Young Eagles program. Learn more about Learn To Fly Day on May 21^st , 2011 here: http://www.learntofly.org   

   

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PRESS RELEASE -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Lindbergh Foundation will be hosting its 2^nd annual Lindbergh Foundation Day at SUN 'n FUN on Thursday, March 31 from 9 a.m - 2 p.m. They have put together an array of aviation industry speakers to touch a variety of topics. Their forums will be held at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy in the multipurpose room on the Sun ‘n Fun grounds. Learn more about the Lindbergh Foundation Day at SUN 'n FUN here:

http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/docs/index.php/aviation-green/457-lindbergh-foundation-day-2011

 

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PRESS RELEASE - “Skydreamers” Exhibit at the Autry National Center. 

If you have been looking for a reason to get out to Los Angeles, or you live in or around the area, we have something for you to check out. The Autry National Center is putting on an exhibit called “Skydreamers”. You can go through the history of flight with their exhibition of art and photography. It shows not only the history but impact of flight. They have everything from the first hot-air balloon ride to the exploration of space. The “Skydreamers” exhibition goes on from April 29th through September 4th, 2011. For more information visit: http://theautry.org/exhibitions/skydreamers

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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has confirmed that FIFI, the world’s only airworthy Boeing B-29 Superfortress and country music star/patriot Aaron Tippin will take their "CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour" to AirVenture 2011. FIFI will arrive at AirVenture on Tuesday, July 26^th staying until July 31^st.  FIFI will appear in Friday’s air show as a part of the AirVenture’s day-long veterans salute. Aaron Tippin will take the stage on Saturday, his concert will precede the Night Air Show and Daher-Socata Fireworks. For more information about FIFI and Arron Tippin's appearance at AirVenture 2011, visit: http://www.commemorativeairforce.org/?page=cms/event&eventID=105 or www.AaronTippin.com or
http://www.airventure.org/news/2011/110323_b29fifi.html

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Press Release –
New Product
Trisoft Panels interlock to cover wings and horizontal stabilizers, protecting them from dropped tools, flashlights, spray cans, and all the other hazards that can fall onto thin metal and painted surfaces. The XLPE foam is resistant to sunlight, heat, and cold; and its closed-cell structure is chemical resistant and will not absorb water. Sized in two foot squares and packed four to a case, the squares have a natural resistance to sliding on the surface. For more info: 800-844-2371 or www.trisoftcovers.com

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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
The University of North Dakota (UND) John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences will host its Spring Aviation Safety Seminar on Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Chester Fritz Auditorium. The seminar, presented by National Transportation Safety Board vice chair Robert Sumwalt, will focus on professionalism in aviation. This safety seminar meets the credit requirements for those aviators who are participating in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Wings Pilot Proficiency Program. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information: http://www2.und.nodak.edu/our/news/story.php?id=3401 

The crew at The Flightline TV show had a fantastic day visiting the largest gathering of aircraft in the State of Iowa, Blakesburg Antique air show. This is one of the premier aviation events in the country. Hundreds of beautiful planes displayed in a beautiful setting.  Enjoy this segment we produced and be sure to be a FAN of The Flightline TV show on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/TheFlightline.TV

Many years ago I started a Web site just for fun called Fly-ins.com.   It’s a simple site and we have not updated the software since day-one but it still works. 

 

At www.Fly-ins.com you can find fly-ins or aviation events going on in your state this weekend and on into the summer. Also, if you are hosting and event or know of one not posted, you can post it yourself (it may not come up immediately as we need to review all the postings first, but it won’t take long).

 

If you subscribe to our free notification service you will receive an e-mail about events you have expressed an interest in; once when they are first posted then a reminder notice a few days before the event.  It’s simple but it works and it costs nothing.

 

I have a couple of event’s coming up and I think we will pull the tri-motor out!  Should be fun.

 

Fly safe!

Greg

 

The “Flyins.com” web site is designed to inform aviators and enthusiasts of aviation events taking place throughout the US and around the world.  Please feel free to send us photos from your favorite event to add to our profile for all to see.   Send images to admin@Flyins.com

 

Have a great flying season!

 

~ Blue Skies! ~

        Craig