Category Archives: military EAA
US NAVY ‘BLUE ANGELS’ Pre-Season Brief at SUN ’n FUN
A media briefing is scheduled for 10:20 a.m. at SUN ‘n FUN’s Florida Air Museum, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL. While in Lakeland, April 4-6, 2014, the Blue Angels will be heavily involved with school visits accompanied by local U.S. Navy and Marine Recruiters, community outreach and media demonstration rides on “Fat Albert”, a C-130 Hercules. Visit http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/ for more information about the Blue Angels.
I for one can’t wait for Sun N Fun. If you haven’t been to one of the greatest airshows and flying events in the country you are missing out.
So what are you waiting for? Get the map out, reserve a camp site or room and start practicing the flight to Florida on your simulator.
Don’t have a plane? Check out airfares. Rates are usually really good at that time of year. But don’t wait to long, its spring break so rooms fill up fast.
While you are at Sun N Fun, attend one of my buying an aircraft seminars so you can fly yourself to the event the next year.
Once you’ve been you have to go back.
Oh, and having ridden in Fat Albert once, makes the return of the Blue Angels even more exciting.
SPACE NIGHT, MOVING THE SHUTTLE, JETMAN AND MILITARY HEROES PART OF EAA AIRVENTURE EVENING PROGRAMS
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“Space Night” is one highlight of a week of evening programs at EAA’s Theater in the Woods, which features aviation and other personalities in programming specifically aimed at aviation enthusiasts. The evening programs are included with AirVenture admission and are sponsored by Mars Snack Foods.
“EAA members and AirVenture attendees have always been eager to hear in-depth about famous and innovative achievements during our evening programs at Theater in the Woods,” said Jim DiMatteo, EAA’s vice president of AirVenture features and attractions. “This year’s lineup is a tremendous mix of aviation history, accomplishments, and what’s ahead in the future.”
Wednesday, July 31 – “Bringing the Space Shuttle West: An Evening with David Knight”: Knight was a key figure on the team that brought the Space Shuttle Endeavor from Florida to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. He also led the 150-person film crew the chronicled the most complex move of an object through an urban area in history. His presentation includes unreleased film footage from Endeavor’s last mission and the journey to her new home.
Friday, Aug. 2 – “American Warriors”: This special program is a fitting ending to a full day of AirVenture’ “Salute to Veterans” activities that honors veterans and current military members. The special guests will include top-level military honorees and pilots.