The latest edition of the “Unscramble” newsletter for the Valiant Air Command has been posted on their website.
Highlights include:
For the Sun N Fun 2012 Fly-in, the Experimental Aircraft Association has announced that warbird judging is being suspended pending a review. The review is based upon the decline in aircraft participating at the event.
From the EAA Warbirds website:
“During the one year stand down, EAA Warbirds and the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in would like to hear from you on this topic. Send your feedback to: warbirds@eaa.org”
Tickets to the Valiant Air Command’s 2012 Tico Airshow saluting the Doolittle Raiders are on sale for early bird discounts. Prices and ordering available after the jump.
The Collings Foundation has released the first known dates of their Florida tour schedule. Updates to follow.
January
1/20 – 1/22 Melbourne, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Melbourne International
Location: Atlantic Jet Center
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1/23 – 1/25 Winter Haven, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Winter Haven’s Gilbert Airport
Location: Main Ramp
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1/25 – 1/27 Stuart, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Witham Field
Location: Galaxy Aviation
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1/27 – 1/31 Boca Raton, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Boca Raton Airport
Location: Signature Flight Support
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1/31 – 2/3 Miami, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
Location: TBD
February
2/3 – 2/6 Fort Lauderdale, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Fort Lauderdale Executive
Location: Hangar 63
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2/6 – 2/8 Marathon, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: The Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Location: Antique Aircraft
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2/8 – 2/10 Fort Myers, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Page Field Airport
Location: West Ramp
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2/10 – 2/13 Venice, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Aiport: Venice Municipal Airport
Location: Venice Jet Center
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2/13 – 2/15 Sarasota, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport
Location: Rectrix
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2/15 – 2/17 Leesburg, FL (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Leesburg Intl. Airport
Location: General Aviation Ramp
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2/17 – 2/19 TBD
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2/20 – 3/2 Maintenance Break
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March
3/2 – 3/4 Keystone Heights, FL (B-17, B-24, & P-51)
Airport: Keystone Airpark
Location: Main Ramp
On 8 and 9 January, at American Aero Services, the Collings Foundation B-14, B-24 and P-51 will be part of an open house event. Many other local planes come in for the day.
See you up at New Symrna airport between 10 and 3.
Florida Warbirds 