Checking The Aircraft

Things are really starting to roll along. I have spent the better part of two days answering e-mails after coming back from ICAS. The amount of support has risen dramatically.

The major sponsor will be the Department of Defense. They will be providing a major amount of support for our show and with the 100th anniversary of flight next year the celebrations will be all across the country.

Two other major sponsors are Tilbury Machining Systems First and Stonethro Studios.

I had an interview on AM800 CKLW today with 'Windsor Now' and Melanie Deveau. Hopefully it's just the start in a series of many informational sessions as we go along.

It's going to be tough keeping the enthusiasm level down. We have an excellent line up of performers and our job will be to present these aviators with the best possible attention to detail.

After the seasons' holidays we will be actively planning and setting the pace for this show. We will need plenty of volunteers so if you real want the opportunity to meet some very cool pilots, I will be posting when and where to apply.

Our website will undergo a think tank this week and work along the lines of some of the best in the industry. If we need help in any category I have several contacts from Las Vegas to Florida to Nova Scotia and beyond willing to give expert advice and not to mention the local talent right here in Windsor. I'm not here to reinvent the wheel, I'm doing my homework with the assistance of those who know.

No secrets and reduce the challenges by seeking out the wisdom of others.

There will be other blogs coming up that will contain information and comments from many looking forward to this show.

Cheers

Quote....

The fascination of flight can't be expressed with words. But it really lies beyond the capabilities of human endeavor. Once you've experienced it, you'll never be able to forget it.
— Friedrich Oblessor, 127 victories WWII

It's Showtime

The Air Show I have been working on for close to 8 months has taken fantastic shape.
2009 will be the 100th Anniversary of powered flight in Canada. The Canadian Military is going all out to provide for shows like Windsor. Windsor and Trenton Ontario qualified for an amazing
amount of support from the Department of Defense.
We booked the following acts and we are absolutely thrilled to announce,
The Snowbirds will be here,
Skyhawks - Military parachute jump team
CF-18 demonstration fighter in a brand new paint scheme that will amaze you.
The Sabre jet with the new paint scheme.
A Snowbird Tutor jet with the new paint scheme.
We invited every one of the military aircraft available that fly in Canada for people to see up close and personal these powerful aircraft.
On the civilian side we have
Manfred Radius who has an awesome glider act and does an inverted ribbon cut at 20 feet.
Jacque B. who flies a tumbling Pitts biplane.
Rick Volker who does unbelievable rotations in his Russian Sukoi.
Our very own Pete McLeod who will be racing next year in Red Bull. Guess where?
Mike Goulian. One of the best performers in North America and Red Bull Pilot who will be flying his new EXTRA300 SX. Power with power left to spare. Talk about a gentlemen.
The Harvard Aerobatic Team. They performed at Red Bull over the water last year and are thrilled to come to Windsor once again. Loud and proud of it.

We have invited the US military's F16, F15, Raptor and the A10. With the world as it is today we are hoping they will commit to all of these aircraft to fly and demonstrate the power and skill of the pilots.
We of course want our military front and centre to give them the opportunity to show their skills and provide a thrill show next to none.

There are so many people to thank for their participation and expertise. I will be giving updates as to status on aircraft, and oh, I almost forgot, over the river my new friends the Blue Angels will be doing a show JULY 11-12, 2009 at the Detroit boat races. I have the opportunity to work and let people know they will be coming.
There is another HUGE aviation event coming..........:)??
More coming.

Windsor International Air Show

Coming Soon.