Oct. 23, 2009 Commander hosts reception following air show Edwards Air Force Base opened it gates Oct. 17 and invited the public to come see what the U.S. Air Force Flight Test Center is all about. The public accepted that invitation in a big way and nearly 225,000 visitors swarmed the base and became a part of the celebration of Flight Test Nation 2009 Air
Oct. 23, 2009 Flight Test Nation 2009 provides unique experience for 225,000 visitors Flight Test Nation 2009 astounded 225,000 visitors from across the world as they got the opportunity to see some of the nation's newest aircraft along with various historical ones. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the X-15, FTN-09 was the first Air Show hosted by Team Edwards since 2006. "The
Oct. 21, 2009 ARRA expands Homeowners Assistance Program Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Homeowners Assistance Program has been expanded to financially compensate a larger number of eligible military and civilian federal employee homeowners. In February 2009, Congress enacted ARRA, an economic stimulus package intended to
Oct. 21, 2009 Gathering of Eagles celebrates X-15 anniversary It was a night for celebrating and reminiscing for the more than 400 people who came to the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Oct. 16 to hear the tales of an era long gone from some of the amazing people who lived it. The event was the Gathering of Eagles' annual banquet, which this year celebrated the
Oct. 15, 2009 Edwards releases most recent Flight Test Nation schedule The following is the most recent schedule for Edwards' Open House and Air Show "Flight Test Nation" on Oct. 17:10:00 a.m. -- F-16 Twin Sonic Boom - Brig. Gen. Charles Yeager and Maj. Gen. Joe Engle 10:01 a.m. -- U.S. Army Golden Knights Flag Jump 10:05 a.m. -- Welcome to Edwards by Maj. Gen.
Oct. 14, 2009 Air Show Shuttle bus service Shuttle bus stops are located at the entrance to the flightline parking areas. Continuous shuttle bus service will be available to and from the parking area. Base residents will be provided shuttles running continuously from the intersections of Hercules and Forbes, Payne and Bailey, Blackbird and
Oct. 13, 2009 95th Air Base Wing commander addresses questions from town hall meeting The 95th Air Base Wing commander hosted a town hall meeting, at the Air Force Flight Test Center Conference Center Sept. 21 to address base residents questions and provide them information on upcoming projects and programs. During the meeting, unanswered questions and suggestions were written
Oct. 13, 2009 Northrop Grumman unveils Euro Hawk® Calling it the European eyes in the skies, Northrop Grumman and Germany's EADS Defence and Security-- together unveiled Germany's first unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, the Euro Hawk®. The Northrop Grumman-built aircraft, which looks a lot like its American cousin, the Global Hawk, is a flying
Oct. 8, 2009 Edwards outlines permitted/prohibited Items for Flight Test Nation 2009 As Flight Test nation 2009 at Edwards nears, visitors are reminded of what items will and will not be allowed onto base. Are folding/beach chairs allowed? Yes. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, shade umbrellas, blankets, large towels, etc., into the air show area. However, please leave the lawn chair
Oct. 8, 2009 Edwards releases Flight Test Nation schedule Gates open for Flight Test Nation 2009 Oct. 17 at 7 a.m. Aerial demonstrations officially begin at 10 a.m. with Brig. Gen. (ret) Chuck Yeager and Maj. Gen. (ret) Joe Engle breaking the sound barrier in two F-16s Opening remarks by Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn commander USAF Flight Test Center Golden