Governor Kim Moon-soo (left) and AirSupport President Michael McCabe greet each other at General Aviation Industry Development Seminar in Republic of Korea where Mr. McCabe was a guest speaker in June of 2009.
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Nov. 11, 2009) — A weeklong salute to veterans during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010 will be highlighted on Friday, July 30, when the EAA Warbirds of America and Disabled American Veterans host the return of actor Gary Sinise and his “Lt. Dan Band” at AirVenture’s Theater in the Woods.
It’s a return engagement for Sinise, best known for his role as Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the classic film “Forrest Gump”, and as star of the hit TV series CSI: New York. Sinise also plays bass in The Lt. Dan Band, which made its first hugely popular appearance at Oshkosh in 2008.
The concert will be the highlight of a series of veteran-focused events that will take place throughout EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010. Further details regarding other events during the week will be announced as they are finalized.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band to EAA Oshkosh,” said Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman/president and AirVenture chairman. “The concert will be a fitting finale to a week of events that will honor American veterans at AirVenture 2010.”
The Lt. Dan Band covers everything from Bruce Springsteen to Linkin Park, Aretha Franklin to Jimi Hendrix. After 2008’s very well-received Oshkosh concert in front of thousands at Theater in the Woods, EAA Warbirds of America and Disabled American Veterans teamed up to sponsor the band’s return. The concert will follow a series of events dedicated to Disabled American Veterans.
“Gary Sinise is a longtime advocate for Disabled American Veterans and continues to shine the light on our mission to build better lives for America’s disabled veterans,” said Bobby Barrera, DAV National Commander. “As a patriotic and family friendly venue, EAA AirVenture is an ideal setting to feature the Lt. Dan Band.”
The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation’s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families.
EAA Warbirds of America is a non-profit organization and division of EAA that is dedicated to the preservation of former military aircraft, better known as “warbirds.” Since 1964, EAA Warbirds of America has worked to “Keep ’em Flying.”
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH is The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration and EAA’s yearly membership convention. Additional EAA AirVenture information, including advance ticket and camping purchase, is available online at www.airventure.org. EAA members receive lowest prices on admission rates. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 1-800-JOIN-EAA (1-800-564-6322) or visit www.eaa.org.
Muskegon, MI – Thrilling aerobatic and military displays will take to the skies over Muskegon, Michigan in 2010. As a new component of Muskegon Summer Celebration, a popular regional music festival, the airshow will take place over Muskegon Lake on June 26th and 27th, 2010. “We expect that the airshow will breath new life into Summer Celebration as the event enters its 18th year”, says Muskegon Summer Celebration Executive Director, Joe Austin. The airshow will highlight the first weekend of the 11-day event, which concludes on July 4th. Event organizers hope that the show will gain the same popularity as the Muskegon’s Air Fair that ran from 1983 to 2006 and featured world-class aerobatic performers and military jet teams. AirSupport LLC will be supporting Air Operations at the event. For more information about Muskegon Summer Celebration go to www.summercelebration.com.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Flight Team will honor veterans and thrill race fans with a special flyover of two B-25 Mitchell bombers at the 2009 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.
As part of the DAV Aviation Outreach Program, two DAV Flight Team B-25s—Special Delivery and Take Off Time— will pass over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the NATIONAL ANTHEM prior to the beginning of the race.
The DAV Aviation Outreach Program is an Aviation Based Marketing Program developed to promote the DAV’s mission of building better lives for America’s disabled veterans. The flyby represents the 100th event for the program — now in it’s seventh season under the management of AirSupport LLC.
“We are thrilled that we are able to mark the celebration of the 100th event of the DAV Aviation Outreach Program with this prestigious flyby at an event as iconic as the Indianapolis 500”, says Mike McCabe, President and founder of AirSupport LLC.
AirSupport LLC is a full-service airshow and aviation event management, planning and production company. Founded in 1995, the company’s primary mission is to provide aviation event services that allow its customers to enjoy professional, profitable and safe aviation events.
The DAV Aviation Outreach Program, features the B-25 Mitchell Bomber and will appear nationwide at over 25 airshows this season, reaching over 2.7 million airshow spectators. For more information about Aviation Based Marketing Programs visit www.airsupport.com.
The 2009 Indianapolis 500 will be broadcast nationally in High Definition on ABC on Sunday, May 24. For more information, check www.indy500.com.
April 17th and 18th, 2009
The DAV Flight Team participated in the 67th Reunion of the Doolittle Raiders. Held in Columbia, SC the reunion celebrated the anniversary of the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo and honored the veteran pilots and crew who undertook the bombing that proved to be a pivotal point in World War II.
Tuscaloosa News April 3, 2009
All day long, a wide variety of aircraft will be arriving and taking off from the Tuscaloosa Municipal Airport. They will be joined by the thunder of the Blue Angels’ FA-18 Hornets.
The B-25 is one of a number of vintage aircraft that will be on display Saturday and Sunday. The Pacific Prowler flew over 120 missions during WWII before being retired from service and later sold for scrap.
The bomber was purchased by a private company in 1962, fully restored and appeared in several movies, including ‘Flight of the Phoenix’ and ‘Around the world in 80 Days.’ It is one of only a handful of B25s still in flight.
The Pacific Prowler’s visit to Tuscaloosa is sponsored by Disabled American Veterans.
The DAV Flight Team takes to the skies at the Florida International Airshow March 21st and 22nd, 2009
Punta Gorda, FL — AirSupport’s DAV Flight Team kicked off the 2009 Airshow Season at the Florida Internaional Air Show in Punta Gorda, FL on March 21st and 22nd. The Disabled American Veterans took to the skies to advance its message of service to disabled veterans. AirSupport LLC is in it’s seventh season with the DAV Airshow Outreach Program – an Airshow Based Marketing Program developed to promote the Disabled American Veteran’s mission of building better lives for America’s disabled veterans. The DAV Airshow Outreach Program, featuring the B-25 Mitchell Bomber of World War II notoriety, will appear nationwide at over 25 airshows this season reaching over 2.7 million airshow spectators.
Check out our Photo Gallery to see more pictures of the Florida International Air Show
During the heights of this year’s ICAS Convention, Aero News had the opportunity to spend time with the folks that make up the backbone of the modern airshow industry… the rank and file support companies that make all that wonderful stuff above look so pleasing to all of those below. One of those that caught their attention was AirSupport LLC. AirSupport is a full-service airshow and aviation event management, planning and production company, founded in 1995. The company states that their primary mission is to provide aviation event services that allow its customers to enjoy a professional, profitable and safe airshow. From air and ground operations and logistics to security, event management and sponsorship fulfillment, AirSupport is able to cover all the bases with a staff of professionals with expertise in all aspects of airshow management and production.
