Wings Over Homestead Nov. 7-8, 09

The Wings Over Homestead is November 7-8, 2009 in Homestead, Florida from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Aerobatic Performers
United States Air Force Thunderbirds- Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
Air Combat Command F-15E Strike Eagle Demonstration Team
United States Air Force Reserve Jet Car
Sky Soldiers A Tribute To Patriots
United States Screaming Eagles
B-2 Spirit Bomber
GEICO Skytypers- SNJ
United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team
Navy F-18 Demonstration Team
Glider- Dan Buchanan
Decathlon- John Black
Pitts S2C- Fred Cabanas
Otto the Helcopter
Brute Force Air Show- Pitts
YAK 52 TW- Harvey Meek lead, Paul Hornick left wing and David Monroe right wing

Admission
FREE

Randolph Air Force Base Airshow Nov. 7-8, 09

The Randolph Air Force Base Airshow in San Antonio, Texas is November 7-8, 2009 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M

Aerobatic Performers
F-22 Raptor Demonstration
A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration
C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration
United States Air Force Academy Parachute Team
United States Air Force Academy Glider Demonstration
Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
Disabled American Veterans Flight Team - B-25
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Aeroshell Aerobatic Team- Bryan Regan lead, Mark Henley right wing, Steve Gustafson left wing & Gene McNeely slot- North American Advanced Trainer AT-6 "Texan"
Mig 17- Randy Ball
MX-2 Greg Poe
Interstate Cadet- Kent Pietsch
Clipped Wing T-Craft- Warren Pietsch
Extra 300S- Tim Weber
T-33- Chris Rounds
Pitts Special S2-C- Ed Hamill
Lonestar Flight Museum F4U Corsair, B-17 Bomber and F6F
Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight- Wildcat and F/A-18 Hornet
Collins Foundation F4D and TA-4
CAF A-26 Lady Liberty

Admission
Free

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular Nov. 6-8, 09

The Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular in Jacksonville, Florida is on November 6-8, 2009.

Aerobatic Performers
Extra 330SC- Michael Goulian
Czech Six Formation and Demonstration Team - L-39- Geoff Hickman & Scott Kelly
Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter- Charles Aaron
Black Daggers United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
Red Eagles Air Sports- Red Eagle II & Christian Eagle II- Dan McClung & Buck Roetman
F-14- Dale Snodgrass
Showcat Biplane- Gene Soucy & Teresa Stokes - Wingwalking act
Eagle 580- Matt Chapman
MX2- Rob Holland
Oracle Challenger II biplane- Sean D. Tucker
Air Force Heritage Flight
H60 SAR Demonstration
Navy Legacy Flight
F-16 Falcon Demonstration
United States Navy Blue Angles - F/A-18 Hornet

Admission
FREE

Hours
Friday, November 6, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Saturday, November 7, 2009: 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
Sunday, November 8, 2009: 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Cheyenne I Upgrade

Blackhawk Modifications has received FAA approval for another XP engine upgrade option for Cheyenne I operators. The new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allows for instillation of the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-28 engines on the Cheyenne I. The new improvements include greater climb rates, lower time, distance and fuel to clime and faster cruise speed.

House of Representatives Passes Bill

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 aiming at enhancing flight standards for airline pilots that may have repercussions affecting all of aviation. The bill also states that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has to set up a databank with information about every pilot. The Senate has to pass the bill before becoming a law.

Runaway Balloon

Authorities in Colorado are chasing a home-made helium balloon because Mr. and Mrs. Heese called the them saying that their six year old son went inside the balloon. Authorities chased it for two hours and the balloon finally landed in a Colorado field. The six year old son was actually hiding in his parents attic. This appears to be a hoax by Mr. and Mrs. Heese

Balloon

Cloud Nine Exhibt in Las Vegas, Nevada

Photo: Cloud Nine
Sightseers that visit Las Vegas, Nevada can visit its new attraction Cloud Nine Balloon, World's Largest Land Tethered Helium Balloon ride. It is 60-foot tall balloon and can hold 25-30 passengers for the 10-minute flight viewing attractions such as the Las Vegas Strip




Ticket Prices (Daytime)
Adults: $22.50
Children 5-12: $17.50
Children 4 & Under: Free
Adult Fast Pass (No Waiting): $35.00
Child Fast Pass 5-12: $30.00
Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children): $69.50
-Additional Children: $12.50
VIP Private Flight (Solo or Up to 25 Guests): $500.00

Ticket Prices (Nighttime)
Adults: $27.50
Children 5-12: $22.50
Children 4 & Under: Free
Adult Fast Pass (No Waiting): $40.00
Children Fast Pass 5-12: $35.00
Family Package (2 Adults & 2 Children): $89.50
- Additional Children: $17.50
VIP Private Flight (Solo or Up to 25 Guests): $600.00

Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - Midnight
*FAA rules do not permit Cloud Nine to fly in rain or winds in excess of 20 mph

Location: 3951 Las Vegas Boulevard South (directly across from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino)
Phone: (800)-585-8688
Website: http://www.cloud9vegas.com/index.htm