FLYING WONDERS VAN NUYS-BOUND.Byline: Troy Anderson Staff Writer A 93-year-old record-setting aviator and a Marine Corps 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. jet are among highlights of the 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. Aviation Expo '99, expected to draw some 300,000 people over two days this weekend. The free show will feature world-class aerobatic pilots, a display of exotic military and vintage aircraft and demonstrations of the U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet, which can take off vertically. The guest of honor will be 93-year-old aviator Evelyn ``Bobbi'' Trout, who claimed the world record at Van Nuys Airport 70 years ago for the longest flight by a woman. The Carlsbad resident, who doesn't wear glasses or a hearing aid and drives a 911 Porsche, will be named the Expo'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. on the 70th anniversary of her historic endurance flight. ``This lady has a lot of spunk,'' said her friend Stan McClain of Pasadena, who is filming a documentary on her life. ``She's definitely alive and well and isn't headed for heaven for a few more years. ``She still sees, hears and speaks well. You wouldn't know she's the age she is. She'll be there to sign autographs both days.'' On Jan. 2, 1929, Trout took off from Van Nuys Airport - then known as Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Metropolitan Airport - and stayed aloft for 12 hours and 11 minutes, McClain said. She went on to set numerous other aviation records and is one of the few living pilots with a license signed by Orville Wright. A flyover by a squadron of vintage AT-6 Texans will launch the event's opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday. Performances by aerobatic airplanes are expected to be popular. ``We have the most impressive lineup of aerobatic performers in the history of the air show,'' said Stacy Geere, spokeswoman for the airport. This includes former U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Champion Sean D. Tucker, who will demonstrate the ``Skydance'' featuring his trademark inverted inverted reverse in position, direction or order. inverted L block a pattern of local filtration anesthesia commonly used in laparotomy in the ox. triple ribbon cut. Also, California Unlimited aerobatic champion Wayne Handley will demonstrate the unique Turbo Raven - the world's fastest climbing propeller-driven aircraft. On display for the first time in Los Angeles will be the C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes, the first strategic aircraft designed for low-level flying. The B-1 bomber, F-14 Tomcat The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable geometry wing aircraft. The F-14 was the United States Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and tactical reconnaissance platform from 1974 to 2006. , F-15 Strike Eagle, F-16 Falcon and F/A-18 Hornet The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is a modern all-weather carrier-capable strike fighter jet, designed to attack both ground and aerial targets. Designed in the 1970s for service with the U.S. Navy and U.S. will be among the top military gets on display, as well as Cobra, Blackhawk and Huey helicopters, Geere said. The U.S. Army Golden Knights
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