No. 308 2015 PNW Air Show Event Calendar Dates

2015 Air Show Event Dates

Hosts:
"HFM" Heritage Flight Museum  http://www.heritageflight.org/ 
Base: Skagit Regional Airport - Burlington, Washington

"HFF"  Heritage Flight Foundation http://historicflight.org/hf/
Base: KPAE West Side Paine Field - Everett, Washington

"FHC" Flying Heritage Collection http://www.flyingheritage.com/default.aspx
Base: KPAE East Side Paine Field - Everett, Washington

"OFM" Olympic Flight Museum http://www.olympicflightmuseum.com/
Base: KOLM Olympia Regional Airport - Olympia, Washington


"VAM" Vintage Aircraft Museum http://vintageaircraftmuseum.org/
Base: Concrete Regional Airport - Concrete, Washington


All dates subject to weather, aircraft and pilot availability. Please visit the host websites for current status updates prior to events


Date           Location / Host               Event                        Possible Aircraft Flight Demonstration 
March 21   Skagit Regional / HFM  Fly Day                T-6s Formation
April 18     Skagit Regional / HFM  Fly day                 T-6s Formation
May 9th     Paine Field / HFF       Battle of Britain      Spit Fire, Hurricane
May 16th   Paine Field                 Aviation Day           DC-3, Staggerwing, Chinook, Blackhawk, P-47,                                                                                     F6F, IL-2
May 16th   Skagit Regional / HFM       Fly day          T-6s Formation
May 25th   Paine Field / FHC       Tankfest                 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, M1 Abrams, B-25
June 19th   Paine Field / HFF      Biplane Weekend    Staggerwing, Travel Air, Waco
June 20th   Paine Field / FHC      Pacific Legends      P-51, F6F, P-40, A6M
June 27/28  Olympia Airport / OFM     OLM Air Show      FG-1D, P-51, T-6, C-45
July 4th      Paine Field / HFF                                      Static Displays Car Show
July 9/10    Arlington Airport       Fly - In                    B-25, Biplanes, Aerobatics
July 18th    Skagit Regional / HFM       Fly Day          T-6s Formation
July 17/19   Hillsboro, OR           Oregon International
July 24/25   Concrete 3WS/ VAM        Concrete Fly In
July 25th    Paine Field / FHC      Sky Fair                  Mig 15, F-86, DC3, P-47, B-25, A6M
July 25th    Boundary Bay            Bay Air Show        B-25, F8F
August 7/9 Abbotsford, BC        International Air Show   B-25, P-51
Aug 15th    Paine Field / FHC      V-Day                    P-47, P-51, F6F
Aug 29       Paine Field / FHC     Luftwaffe Day        B-17, Bf109, Fw 190, Storch
Aug 29       Felts Field / HFF        Neighbors Day      B-25, C-45
Sept 4/6      Paine Field / HFF      Vintage Aircraft Weekend
Sept 19th    Paine Field / FHC      Battle of Britain      Bf 109, Spitfire
October 17  Skagit Regional / HFM    Fly Day            T-6s Formation

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No. 293 Guide to Aviation Photography

A practical how-to guide to photographing aircraft for anyone
from air show enthusiasts to those aspiring to be professional aviation photographers. Simply defined, aviation photography is the taking photos of airplanes. But behind the scenes of this seemingly simple act are a number of critical elements: aircraft scheduling, lighting, spotting locations, diversions, and sometimes interactions with law enforcement officials. In this guide I will talk about finding locations suitable for photographing aircraft, the equipment I use, camera settings, basic photographic concepts and techniques and discuss basic aviation knowledge in order for you to improve your photography for years to come.
There are 86 pages and 73 images in 8 chapters covering everything from airport layout, camera gear, what to pack, how to find air shows, where to stand, different camera settings and techniques to help you improve your aviation photography. 

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Some samples of the book:

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No. 288 Arlington Fly In 2014

Arlington Fly-In and Sport Aviation Convention July 10th through the 12th at KAWO
 Address: 18204 59th Dr. NE Arlington, WA
website www.arlingtonflyin.org
purchase Tickets Online Here
Daily Fly-In Schedule
 
Follow the streets signs to find the northwest auto and camper parking areas. All parking is on the west side of the airport
Thursday July 10 through Saturday 12th on the grounds of Arlington Municipal Airport you can see one of the United States largest and oldest aircraft conventions. It's the Oskosh of the west. You can walk the grounds get up close to everything from powered gliders, sail planes, kit planes, home built aircraft, vintage military vehicles, armory guns, historic war birds and period reenactors. Many aircraft clubs will also be fly-in for the 3 day event. This event has something for everyone, from radio controlled flight to vintage War birds. There will be air shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the Fly-In. Plus aircraft workshops, a balloon glow (Friday Night), jet simulator, plane rides, kids’ activities and more. Kids 15 and under are FREE. More details

Looking down the flight line

Tundra Tires

Classic Caddy on display in the vintage car area

Cessna Sunset with Mount Rainier

Volunteer Aircraft Marshals await the next fly-in arrival

B-17 Sentimental Journey on display

Hot Air Balloon crew start setting up for the Night Glow

Raising the canopy

Night Illuminati

 

A practical how-to guide to photographing aircraft for anyone from air show enthusiasts to those aspiring to be professional     aviation photographers. Simply defined, aviation photography is the taking photos of airplanes. But behind the scenes of this seemingly simple act are a number of critical elements: aircraft scheduling, lighting, spotting locations, diversions, and sometimes interactions with law enforcement officials. In this guide I will talk about finding locations suitable for photographing aircraft, the equipment I use, camera settings, basic photographic concepts and techniques and discuss basic aviation knowledge in order for you to improve your photography for years to come. 

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No. 283 Commemorative Air Force arrives at Paine Field

Historic Flight Foundation
10719 Bernie Webber Dr
Mukilteo, WA
http://historicflight.org/hf/

The Commemorative Air Force is dedicated to bringing the history and passion of our American Heritage to cities across America. We believe that education both young and old is key to preserving the legacy of our country. We strive to provide family friendly fun and activities with an emphasis on learning history. Join us at our tour stops across America to experience the passion and joy of these historic aircraft.  

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No. 275 Paine Field Aviation Day 2014

​On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Washington Pilots Association (WPA), Paine Field Airport, Flying Heritage Collection, and Historic Flight Foundation will host the 19th Annual Paine Field Aviation Day from 9am - 3pm
Paine Field Aviation Day FAQs:

• Family Friendly Annual Aviation Event occurring in May for over 18 years
• $10 Individual Admission (youth under 17 free)
• Entrance to the Flying Heritage Collection and the Historic Flight Foundation
• Free parking and shuttles - Event Map / Directions
• Aircraft from the Flying Heritage Collection, Historic Flight Foundation and Cascade Warbirds fly from noon to 1:30pm
• Several local food vendors
• Kick off the event with the Charity Firefighters Pancake Breakfast
• Free Young Eagles introductory flights for youth 8-17—first-come-first-served and space is limited
• Take a flight, meet the pilots, view one-of-a-kind aircraft, talk with flight schools, and watch the flying demonstrations

Paine Field Aviation Day
Paine Field
Everett, Washington
website: http://www.wpaflys.org/Chapters/Paine/ga_day.htm

SATURDAY May 17th, 2014
HOURS: 9AM-53PM
Fee: $10

ALL DAY	Flying Schedule  *Schedule subject to change due to weather, pilot availability, and aircraft readiness.  Young Eagles Flights (East) 9:00 am - 3:00pm (Except 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm)" Helicopter and Biplane rides (West) Military Encampment (West) Learn to Fly (East) - On the Half Hours (Except 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm)
9:00am	Main Gates Open (East/West) Pancake Benefit Breakfast ($5 Fire Station East) Young Eagles Registration Opens (East) Museum of Flight: Build a Robot (East)
10:00am	Helicopter and Biplane Tours start (West)
10:30am	Opening Ceremony - CAP Presentation of Colors
	Airshow 12 noon to 1:30pm Planned Aircraft Demonstrations include  Cascade Warbirds, North American B-25s, North American P-51s, Republic P-47, Spitfire Possible: Up to 5 B-25 Mitchel s                 Snohomish County Rescue Helicopter
2:45pm	Gates Close
3:30pm	Last Shuttles Depart for Parking Lots

West Side Map

PHOTOS AFTER THE BREAK

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No. 250 Heritage Flight New Hangar

Heritage Flight Museum
15053 Crosswind Dr.
Burlington, WA 98233
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Website: http://www.heritageflight.org/content/

After calling Bellingham International Airport its main base for 13 years Heritage Flight Museum, founded in 1996 by NASA Apollo 8 Astronaut Major General William Anders, is moving south to
Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS).
The new hangar location adjacent to Runway 4/22 allows Heritage Flight to bring its collection and maintenance department all under roof. In 2014 HFM will add a gift shop and event space for private and corporate events.
Heritage Flight collection : P-51 Mustang, A-1 Skyraider, PT-19, PT-13, SNJ-4, T6 Texans, 0-1 Birdog, 0-2 Skymaster, L-13 Grass Hopper, H-13 Sioux, F-89 Scorpion

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No, 229 November is Aviation History Month

Celebrate Aviation History Month in November by visiting some of the best aviation museum in the Pacific Northwest featuring the male and female pioneers of aviation, the technology development, and the aircraft that kept and keeps pushing new heights for aviation.


Future of Flight Boeing Tour - Everett, WA
The Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour offers the only opportunity to tour a commercial jet assembly plant in North America. The center and tour are made possible through the collaboration of the Boeing Company, Future of Flight Foundation, Snohomish County Public Facilities District and the Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field.



Museum of Flight Restoration Center - Everett, WA
In addition to the Seattle campus, the Museum of Flight operates a 23,000 square foot Restoration Center at Paine Field/Snohomish County Airport in Everett, Washington. The center is home to approximately three dozen aircraft in varying states of restoration by the Museum's volunteer restorers. Each project is a labor of love, sometimes requiring several years to complete. A group of dedicated volunteers works to restore each aircraft to exhibition quality which will then become part of static display at the Boeing Field location.

Museum of Flight -Seattle, WA
The Museum of Flight is located at the south west corner of Runway 13R/31L at Boeing Field-King County International Airport and is open daily and stays open late on First Thursday evenings, free of charge. The museum collection boasts over 85 different aircraft displayed in 9 different galleries  starting with the early manned flying machines to more modern jet aircraft. There are museum complex features nine indoor and outdoor galleries and air park and in 2012 The Museum of Flight was awarded NASA's retired Space Shuttle Crew Trainer. 

  Historic Flight Foundation - Everett, WA
Historic Flight Foundation was established in 2003 as “John T. Sessions Historic Aircraft Foundation” with the intention to collect, restore, and share significant aircraft from the period between the solo Atlantic crossing of Charles Lindbergh and the first test flight of the Boeing 707. Throughout the intervening years, Historic Flight has acquired at least two aircraft annually and engaged the best restoration resources available to return the collection to original splendor.

Flying Heritage Collection - Everett, WA
The planes within the Flying Heritage Collection were created at a time when aeronautical discovery had evolved to aviation mastery. Finely crafted by distinguished design bureaus with leading technologies of the 1930s and 1940s, the main emphasis of the collection includes combat aircraft from World War II. 

Evergreen Aviations & Space Museum

It takes a special company with a vision for seeing the large picture to take on the goal of collecting and preserving some of aviation's largest achievements. Evergreen International Aviation, Inc a company known for its heavy lifters such as the modified Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter Cargo Freighter, the forest fire fighting aerial Supertanker capable of dropping over 20,500 gallons of water or retardant and its fleet of heavy lift helicopters.

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No. 222 Russian and German WWII dog fight after nearly grounded for 75 years

Flying Heritage Collection
Paine Field
3407 109th Street SW
Everett, WA 98204 
Website: www.flyingheritagecollection.com

Learn all about the developments and improvements to the IL-2 Shturmovik
Learn all about the development and improvements to the Focke-Wulf FW 190

The 2013 Free Fly Days offered by Paul Allen Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, WA came to a close on Saturday September 21st, 2013. The final flight featured WWII aircraft that have not shared the skies in nearly 70 years.
Flying Heritage Collections Focke-Wulf 190A-5 and IL-2 Shturmovik took part in Saturday's 
"Air War over Russia" in Everett, Washington. During the 1940s both of these aircraft fought for air to air and air to ground dominance on the Eastern Front. The heavily armored Tank Buster IL-2 Shturmovik was Russia's Air to Ground platform to take on ground to air cannons, trains, supply routes and bridges. Flying low over the terrain and its ability to absorb numerous hits while sending rockets and shells down range made it a very successful aircraft.

Pilot Ross Granley throttles up the IL-2 Shturmovik

Steve Hinton flying the Fw-190A-5

Formation Pass

IL-2 High Speed Pass

In hot pursuit of the IL-2 

IL-2 outfitted with a rear gunner to challenge faster and more maneuverable German Fighter planes

Strafing Run Attitude

Check Your Six...FW-190 hunts down the IL-2

IL-2 tries to shake off the bogy 

After 70 years two WWII veterans share the same skies over Everett, WA

Over the Numbers on RWY 34

FW 190 touches down perfectly to end the 2013 air show series 

Video courtesy  of https://www.facebook.com/Fight2Fly http://www.youtube.com/user/fight2flyphoto?feature=watch

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No. 216 German and British Fighter Planes fly the Friendly Skies over Everett, WA

Battle of Britain Day 2013
Flying Heritage Collection
3407 109th st SW
Everett WA
www.flyingheritagecollection.com


September 7, 2013 was the Flying Heritage Collection's "Battle of Britain Day" featuring their Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vc and Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 at Paine Field located in Everett, Washington. The Spitfire was flown by local pilot Greg Anders and the Messerschmitt was flown by air racer John Penney.


video by Fight to Fly www.Facebook.com/Fight2Fly

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 (flown by John Penney) Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vc (flown by Greg Anders)

Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 (flown by John Penney) 

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vc (flown by Greg Anders)

Spitfire:
This aircraft: Allocated to the British-based Czech 312 Squadron on September 11, 1942, it was piloted by Squadron Leader Tomas Vybiral. On May 14, 1943, Vybiral led his squadron on a daring wave-top raid against enemy shipping at St. Peters Port, Guernsey. AR 614 was heavily damaged by flak, killing its wingman and narrowly missing Vybiral in the cockpit, but he was able to lead his squadron safely back to England.

Bf 109:
This aircraft: This Bf 109-E was manufactured in Germany and deployed in October 1939. Piloted by Eduard Hemmerling, it flew primarily over France. Hemmerling shot down a British Spitfire on July 7, 1940, while escorting Stuka dive-bombers that were attacking British ships in Dover harbor. Later that month he destroyed a British Blenheim bomber and another British plane. But his own aircraft was mortally wounded, and Hemmerling turned back toward France. His failing airplane crashed off the coast of Cap Blanc Nez, killing the 27-year-old pilot. In 1988, a man walking on the beach near Calais noticed a piece of metal sticking out of the sand -- the tip of this plane's wing.

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