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Tag Archives: Avalon
Lockheed Martin will be at Avalon 2017 in force
Last week I took part in a media teleconference with Lockheed Martin’s media representatives and a number of local journalists. The purpose of the call was to discuss Lockheed Martin’s presence next week at the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace … Continue reading
Is Working at an Airshow Really Work?
I’ve just been down at Tyabb Airport this evening where the Tyabb Airshow 2014 planning committee were meeting at the Peninsular Aero Club. Once again we’ll be covering the airshow for our Plane Crazy Down Under aviation show so I … Continue reading
Posted in Air shows, Commentary, General Information, Podcasts
Tagged Airshow, AusFly, Avalon, Avalon Airshow, committee, effort, emergency services, love, organisers, PAC, PCDU, Peninsula Aero Club, pilots, Pt Cook Centenary Airshow, Tyabb, Tyabb Airshow, Tyabb Airshow 2014, volunteers, Wings Over Illawarra, WOI, work, YTYA
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Tanker 10 at Avalon
While returning from Nykolai’s scout camp I dropped into Avalon airport (YMAV) to check out Tanker 10, a converted DC10 that’s now used as a super-heavy water bomber. It’s parked in the keyhole and not easily viewed without a huge … Continue reading
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Tagged 747, Avalon, Canberra, DC10, Qantas, Tanker 10, ymav
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C5 Galaxy Interview at Avalon 2009
While at Avalon Airshow 2009, the FlightPathTV.com team got to interview a C5 Galaxy pilot and film the aircraft opening up prior to letting the public walk through. Together with Captain Lee (our media liaison) we made our way down … Continue reading
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Tagged Airshow, Avalon, Avalon Airshow, C5, Galaxy, Interview
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F35 Cockpit Simulator at Avalon Airshow
On my first day at Avalon Airshow 2009, the FlightPathTV.com film crew I was with spent about 3 hours in Lockheed’s F35 simulator. During this time, Ken from Lockheed (one of their human/computer interface team members) was working with a … Continue reading
Posted in Air shows, photos, Simulator Sessions
Tagged Airshow, Avalon, Avalon Airshow, F35, Simulator
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Avalon Airshow, 2009 – first pictures are up
It’s been over a week since I was at Avalon Airshow and I’m only getting around to posting about it now. Sure, I ran up a few Twitter entries about it but I’ve not had a chance to really blog … Continue reading
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Tagged Airshow, Avalon, Avalon Airshow, photos, ymav
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Airshow Pix – Day 1 loaded
At last, I’ve finally had enough time to load the first day’s photos from the airshow on the website. You can find them in my photo collection. I just need to finish the Grand Prix pix, then do the other … Continue reading
Avalon Airshow 2007 – The aftermath
Well, it’s been a couple of days now and I’m pretty much recovered from the Avalon Airshow (although my feet are still a bit sore now & then :) The big thing about this airshow was that it all just … Continue reading
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Tagged 737, Avalon, Avalon Airshow, Flight Experience, p40, Simulator, ymav
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Avalon Airshow 2007 – Day 8
Another beautiful day at Avalon Airport – even better than yesterday. Today was my last day with the Airshow, working to help the remaining aircraft leave. I arrived early and walked around taking some “early morning” photos of the large … Continue reading
Preparing for Avalon 2017
Every two years the Australian International Air Show is hosted at Avalon Airport to the west of Melbourne. Generally referred to simply as “Avalon” or “Avalon Air Show,” the event comprises a trade show (the Australian International Aerospace & Defence … Continue reading →