Archive of 2010 January

31Jan2010
Author
Joe Kates
Category
Military
New Russian Sukhoi PAK FA Prototype model T-50 Flys Thumbnail

New Russian Sukhoi PAK FA Prototype model T-50 Flys

THE SUKHOI PAK FA IS A FIFTH GENERATION FIGHTER AIRCRAFT BEING DEVELOPED BY SUKHOI OKB FOR THE RUSSIAN AIR FORCE. THE CURRENT PROTOTYPE IS SUKHOI’S T-50. THE PAK FA WHEN FULLY DEVELOPED IS INTENDED TO REPLACE THE MIG-29 FULCRUM AND SU-27 FLANKER IN THE RUSSIAN INVENTORY AND SERVE AS THE BASIS OF THE SUKHOI/HAL FGFA PROJECT BEING DEVELOPED WITH INDIA. A FIFTH GENERATION JET FIGHTER, IT IS DESIGNED TO DIRECTLY COMPETE WITH THE AMERICAN F-22 RAPTOR AND AMERICAN/BRITISH F-35 LIGHTNING II. THE T-50 PERFORMED ITS FIRST FLIGHT JANUARY 29, 2010.

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30Jan2010
Author
Joe Kates
Category
Airshows, Uncategorized
Cactus Fly-In, hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, Inc. (AAAA) March 5th-6th 2010 Thumbnail

Cactus Fly-In, hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, Inc. (AAAA) March 5th-6th 2010

The Cactus Fly-In, hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, Inc. (AAAA) with the cooperation of the City of Casa Grande, is the season's premier aviation event. It is considered a "not to be missed" opener to the years' up-coming fly-in events. With emphasis placed on the aircraft of yesteryear, the Cactus Fly-In is certainly in a class of its own. Antiques, Classics, Warbirds, Replicas, and Homebuilt aircraft will be on display throughout the event. Conveniently located in Casa Grande, Arizona, between Phoenix and Tucson, the Cactus Fly-In enjoys the mild and temperate climate that can only be found in the springtime in beautiful, southern Arizona. Warm days and cool evenings make the perfect environment to reminisce and get reacquainted with old friends in the fun, easy going environment of the Cactus Fly-In!

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28Jan2010
Author
Joe Kates
Category
Friends
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PHXspotters welcome Jason Bong

Jason Bong is now the newest member contributing to the site. Jason has a desire to learn more about aviation photography and hopefully thru joining he'll begin to pick up tips and then explore his creativity and take his photography to a higher level. Welcome aboard

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