The ICON A5 departing the ramp at the Palm Springs Air Museum after visiting for the Tailwinds Foundation.
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USMC C-130 Hercules
A United States Marine C-130 Hercules taking to the air in front of the control tower at the Palm Springs airport this past Saturday.
Dassault Falcon 6X
A Dassault Falcon 6X on the ramp at the Palm Springs Air Museum departing last Friday. It was here for the inaugural event for the Tailwinds Foundation, providing financial support for aspiring aviation professionals. Impressive airplane, top speed 594mph and a range of 6,329 miles
ICON Sport Flying
Last Thursday and Friday, a visitor at the Palm Springs Air Museum for a special event. An ICON A5 amphibious. Sports car bucket seats. Made me think of a Porsche with wings. Actually the interior was created by BMW designers and Lotus. The exterior by a Nissan designer. Getting a wipe down after getting hosed off from doing demonstrations at the Salton Sea.
TWA Heritage
An American Airlines passenger jet painted in the colors of TWA, in tribute to its predecessor’s historic past. At Palm Springs this past Saturday.
Stearman Ride Flight
A rider taking a fun flight in the Palm Springs Air Museum Stearman this past weekend. Yes the rider sits in front.
Julie Clark T-34 Mentor
Julie Clark in her T-34 Mentor at the Palm Springs Air Museum T-34 Fly-In this past weekend. Now 74 years old, consistently named air show “Performer Of The Year”. Rated in over 66 types of aircraft, Julie was one of the first women pilots to ever fly for a major airline.
T-33 Afterburner (OK Not)
The Palm Springs Air Museum T-33 Shooting Star going into afterburner. Ok maybe not afterburner. But going on out on one of two ride flights this past Saturday.
C-130 The Rock
A C-130 Hercules from Little Rock Air Force Base arriving in Palm Springs. Little Rock is the primary C-130 training base for the Department of Defense.
Come To Fight Come To Win
A United States Marine F/A-18C from VMFA-323 departing the airport in Palm Springs.
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