Flight Line
Welcome to our newest information page. Flight Line has been generated to inform visitors of scheduled flight demonstrations from the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. This page will be updated accordingly, as the dates and times of Warbird flight demonstrations and departures are determined.
The dates and times listed below are planned in advance, and may be changed, without notice, as a result of weather, unforeseen mechanical difficulties or other matters beyond our control. It is advised to check this page regularly for updates.
Saturday - May 22, 2010
2:00 p.m.
A-1H Skyraider
(Flight Demonstration at GKT - posted 05/12/2010)
The dates and times listed above are planned in advance, and may be changed, without notice, as a result of weather, unforeseen mechanical difficulties, or other matters beyond our control.
It is advised to check this page regularly for updates.
The ramp at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation can be a busy place, with a variety of visiting aircraft throughout the year; routine maintenance engine checks; preparing for an Air Show appearance with formation practice; performing for military reunion groups or school field trips. Our LogBook allows us the opportunity to provide news of those interesting and unique experiences. With the museum open nearly 365 days out of the year, museum guests will have the possibility of seeing visiting Warbirds or unscheduled flight demonstrations. No two visits will be the same.
May 13, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
Unscheduled flight prior to an Air Show appearance in Lumberton, NC
May 14, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
P-47 Thunderbolt "Wicked Wabbit"
Beech 18
Afternoon departure for a weekend Air Show appearance in Lumberton, NC
May 17, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
P-47 Thunderbolt "Wicked Wabbit"
Beech 18
Late Afternoon returned from an extended weekend Air Show appearance in Lumberton, NC
May 18, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
Engine run-up on the ramp - checking the carburetor
May 22, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
Performed the scheduled flight demonstration at 2:00pm
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
North American T-6 Texan (visiting Warbird)
Both performed unscheduled flight demonstrations
May 28, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
Departed prior to noon - destination - Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 30 participation in the 51st Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Festivities
For more information on the Military Salute click: http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/media/news/573618.html
May 29, 2010
P-51 Mustang Ain't Misbehavin' (visiting Warbird)
Arrived early afternoon for a short visit
(photo from www.charlotteobserver.com)
May 30, 2010
A-1H Skyraider "Lieutenant America"
Returned just before closing after participating in the 51st Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Festivities at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Today at 5:06pm, the pre-race vintage Warbird flight consisted of the A-1H, a B-17 Flying Fortress, T-6 Texan, C-47, and a couple of P-51 Mustangs.
May 31, 2010
North American T-6 Texan (visiting Warbird)
Stopped by late afternoon for a short visit
June 4, 2010
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Wicked Wabbit"
Departed for an event - Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House
June 5, 2010 - noon to 5:00 pm. at DeKalb Peachtree Airport
June 5, 2010
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Hun Hunter XVI"
Departed just before 1:00 pm for a D-Day Celebration Fly-Over
taking place at the Downtown Island Airport in Knoxville, TN. -- Returning approximately 25 minutes later
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Wicked Wabbit"
Returned shortly after 6:00 pm. from DeKalb Peachtree Airport
June 26, 2010
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Hun Hunter XVI"
Departed around 10:45am for the London-Corbin Airport Open House
Held on June 26, 2010 between 10:00am and 4:00pm
For more information: http://www.london-corbinairport.com/open-house.html
Returned to GKT at 3:45pm
July 2, 2010
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Hun Hunter XVI"
Departed late afternoon for a short flight demonstration and timing
run to Smokies Baseball Stadium for a 4th of July fly-over
July 4, 2010
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Hun Hunter XVI"
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Wicked Wabbit"
Departed at 6:45pm to participate in the 4th of July Festivities
at the Smokies Baseball Stadium - Scheduled fly-over time: 7:14pm
(Smokies Stadium had the largest attendance in the Stadiums history)
Please continue to visit the Flight Line page, as both our LogBook and Flight Plan sections will be updated regularly with information and photos of visiting Warbirds and other interesting aircraft.