'99 AIR SHOW STARTS ENGINES AT VAN NUYS.Byline: Douglas Haberman Staff Writer Planes twisting through the sky in four aerobatic performances over Van Nuys Airport Van Nuys Airport (IATA: VNY, ICAO: KVNY, FAA LID: VNY) is a public airport located in Van Nuys, California in the San Fernando Valley, within the Los Angeles city limits. are among the highlights of this weekend's free Aviation Expo '99, which could draw as many as 300,000 aviation buffs on Saturday and Sunday, organizers said. Sponsored by Los Angeles World Airports Los Angeles World Airports or LAWA is the airport oversight and operations department for the city of Los Angeles, California. This department owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport, LA/Ontario International Airport, Palmdale Regional Airport, and Van - the agency that operates city-owned airports - the annual show traditionally is known for its static displays of military and vintage aircraft, event coordinator Stacy Geere said. About 70 planes will be on display during the two-day event. ``We're especially excited to have the most impressive lineup of aerobatic performers in our show's history,'' Geere said. The U.S. Army's Golden Knights
The line-up includes champion aerobats Sean D. Tucker and Wayne Handley. The aerobatic grand finale for both days will feature three headliners performing simultaneous maneuvers. The aerobatic shows will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Geere said. Among the aircraft coming to the airport from military bases as far away as Louisiana and Wisconsin are a B-1 bomber, a B-52 bomber, F-14 Tomcats, F-15 Strike Eagles and A-10 Warthogs. An AB Harrier harrier, breed of dog harrier, breed of medium-sized hound whose origin is obscure but whose existence in England dates from the 13th cent. It stands from 19 to 21 in. (48.3–53.3 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22. previously expected to participate in an aerial demonstration no longer is part of the performance, spokeswoman Joanie Sewald said. All the aircraft are expected to arrive today. The aerobatic teams will be practicing today as well. Aviation Expo is the city's largest free family event, and it is done at no cost to taxpayers, Geere said. City Councilman Joel Wachs Joel Wachs served for several terms as Los Angeles City Councilman for the 2nd district. He was first elected by defeating incumbent James B. Potter. While in office, Wachs chaired the Public Works Committee and vice-chair of the Environmental Quality & Waste Management , the event's grand marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders. , will preside over opening ceremonies Saturday at 10 a.m. He will present an award to 93-year-old Bobbie Trout, who is celebrating the 70th anniversary of her first record-setting endurance flight, launched from Van Nuys Airport. She will sign autographs both days of the expo. Now living in Carlsbad, Trout said when she began flying at age 21, ``people thought we were nuts.'' But she loved it and went on to set many records, including one as the first woman pilot to fly all night. She stopped flying just after World War II to run defense businesses but still remembers her flying days. ``When it gets in your blood, it's like dope,'' Trout said. Aviation Expo '99 will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The pedestrian entrance is at 8030 Balboa Blvd. Handicapped parking is at 8050 Balboa Blvd. Free parking is available in remote parking lots, with no fee for the shuttles taking visitors back and forth. The four lots are located at the following sites: Woodley Golf Course, 6335 Woodley Ave., south of Victory Boulevard Victory Boulevard is a major thoroughfare on Staten Island, measuring approximately 8.0 miles (12.87 km) and stretching from the west shore community of Travis to the upper east shore communities of St. George and Tompkinsville. . Anheuser-Busch, 15800 Roscoe Blvd., at the northeast corner of Roscoe Boulevard and Woodley Avenue. Monroe High School For other uses, see James Monroe High School. Monroe High School may refer to:
California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an , 18000 Devonshire St., at the corner of Lindley Avenue west of Zelzah Avenue. CAPTION(S): Photo, Map Photo: Pilot Sean Tucker will perform this weekend at Aviation Expo '99. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer Map: VAN NUYS AIRPORT AVIATION EXPO The 36th annual Van Nuys air show runs Saturday and Sunday, with sneak previews of landings and practice flights today. There is no parking at the airport; instead, park at one of the following sites and ride a free shuttle. Show organizers advise visitors to prepare for hot conditions by wearing loose clothes, hats and sunscreen sunscreen /sun·screen/ (-skren) a substance applied to the skin to protect it from the effects of the sun's rays. sun·screen n. . Four shaded rest areas and a rain forest mister have been added. |
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