Static Displays

Dash-8

The mission of 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron is to fly and maintain the Canadian-designed and -produced de Havilland Canada CT-142 Dash-8 navigation trainer in support of the Canadian Forces Air Navigation School.

402 Squadron’s tasks include the conduct of both Air Navigator and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator training flights, the maintenance and management of the Squadron’s four CT-142 Dash-8 aircraft and the operational training of Dash-8 aircrew and aircraft technicians. 402 Squadron also provides maintenance support to the Central Flying School and transient aircraft servicing for visiting and transiting military aircraft.

402 Squadron is a “Total Force” Squadron, comprising a mixture of both Regular Force and Air Reserve personnel.

FH-1100 Helicopter

The Hiller Model 1100 grew out of the US Army’s specification for an LOH (Light Observation Helicopter). The competition was won by Hughes, so in the early 1960s Hiller had five high-speed five-seater helicopters on their hands. One went on display at the Le Bourget Air Show in 1965 and subsequently proved a modest success. The five prototypes were powered by a 250shp Allison T63-A-5 turboshaft engine. The first machine to fly (N81005) took to the air on January 21, 1963. These army prototypes were later reworked as civilian demonstration machines.

An FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) type certificate was awarded to the Model 1100 on July 20, 1964. The FH-1100 is powered by an Allison 250-C18 which is the civil version of the T63 engine.

The first production model was completed in June 1966. By the mid 1970s the initial production run of 250 machines was well under way. When it first came onto the market its turbine engine and power controls were in advance of anything then currently available in the civil helicopter field.

It has a two-bladed semi-rigid teetering rotor with an automatic stabilizing system. This relieves the pilot of the need to attend constantly to the cyclic controls. The doors covering the stabilizer system serve, when open, as maintenance platforms for access to the engine top and transmission. The glassfibre engine-cowling slides aft for routine Inspection and maintenance.

The FH1100 is operated by WIOE Radio Warsaw Indiana and owned by Blessed Beginnings Broadcasting. For more information and photographs, visit WIOE Radio.

UH-1H Huey Helicopter ‘563’

The UH-1H Huey Helicopter, famous for it’s unique, unmistakable and unforgettable ‘whopp-whopp-whopp’ of the rotor blades is manufactured by Bell Helicopter. The Huey still remains as one of the most identifiable symbols of the Vietnam War. Also known as the “Hotel” model Huey, this UH-1H 68-16563 or ‘563’ turbine engine aircraft was rescued from the Emergency Medical Institute out of Maine in 2005. The ‘563’ served for several tours of duty in Vietnam including an air assault division with the 1st Air Cavalry Division. Machine guns were commonly mounted on this versatile aircraft as part of an air assault initiative. It was also used as an air ambulance, carrying injured soldiers and casualties of war.

Indiana Air Search and Rescue (IASAR) is a professional non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to providing Air Relief, Aircraft Preservation, Education and Support to our community. IASAR will be available to assist local governmental agencies with search and rescue, state emergencies and humanitarian missions. IASAR exist solely on donations and many dedicated volunteers. IASAR is also restoring a C-47 for future use and is currently based at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport (FBO).

For more information, please visit the IASAR website

KC-135R Cockpit Mockup & Boom Simulator

The 434th Air Refueling Wing from Indiana’s Grissom Air Reserve Base is one of the key refueling units in the Air Force Reserve. The wing provides mid-air refueling with Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers to long-range bombers, fighters, and cargo aircraft. In addition to being a self-contained combat-ready unit, the 434th Air Refueling Wing also has the responsibility to operate and maintain Grissom Air Reserve Base. Grissom is one of only four Air Force Reserve Bases nationwide.

The 434th Air Refueling Wing holds the record for most aerial refuelings in a one-week period when the unit performed 290 aerial refuelings, with over one million pounds of fuel offloaded. The unit also set a single day record of refueling 90 aircraft, with over 283,000 pounds of fuel offloaded. These records were established in 1981.

Make sure the visit the KC-135 cockpit mockup and air refueling boom simulator!

FedEx ATR-42

The ATR 42 is a twin-turboprop, short-haul regional airliner built in France and Italy by ATR. The name “42” comes from the aircraft’s standard seating which varies from 40 to 52. Additionally, all ATR 42 variants are capable of being converted to cargo transport aircraft.

FedEx Cessna 208B Super Cargomaster

The Cessna 208 Caravan is a single turboprop engine, fixed-gear short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft. The airplane can be configured to seat nine passengers with a single person crew, or used for cargo feederliner operations. Many variants include an under-belly cargo pod, which can be used for additional freight capacity, or for passenger baggage.

UH-1N Huey

Manufactured by Bell Helicopter/Textron Inc., the UH-1N is the military version of the Bell 212, one of the more than 15 variants of the original “Huey” first designed and flown in 1956. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter and entered the Air Force inventory in 1970 to provide search and rescue capabilities. It is also used to support Air Force Space Command missile wings and groups due to its instrument and nighttime flight capabilities.

Thank you to the 316th Wing at Andrews Air Force Base are providing a UH-1N for static display. The 1st Helicopter Squadron is based at Andrews AFB, MD and is VIP airlift unit in the National Capitol Region. Also, when called upon we are a vital part of the contingency response for Department of Defense and other US Government agencies.

Grace on Wings

Air ambulance charity Grace on Wings the nation’s only charity air ambulance service based on faith will be on station at this year’s Indianapolis Air Show. The Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft named “Nellie” operated by the service will be available for viewing. Since its inception in November of 2007, Grace on Wings has transported patients across the United States with medical conditions that included Stroke, MVA, Cancer, and Trauma. In 2008 Grace on Wings as provided over 700,000.00 in charitable assistance and flown over 100,000 miles.

Many people are unable to afford the transport to get the medical care they so desperately need. With the support of charitable funding, Grace on Wings is able to provide high quality transport that is not covered by insurance. Each flight is staffed with volunteer professionals. Grace on Wings is a non-profit organization that provides cost-effective airplane transport for individuals needing to travel within the United States for important medical treatment. To be eligible, patients must have a condition requiring medically supervised transport of a distance of at least 150 miles. Grace on Wings” is able to offer charity-subsidized fares through the gracious donations of caring people. If you would like to make a donation or learn more about Grace on Wings, please visit their website

UH-60 Black Hawk

Back again this year will be some of Indiana’s own, the UH-60 Black Hawks from the Indiana Army National Guard at Shelbyville. The Black Hawk is the Army’s front-line utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry, and aero medical evacuation. It is designed to carry eleven combat-loaded air assault troops, and it is also capable of moving a 105-millimeter howitzer along with 30 rounds of ammunition, so that the gun can go into action immediately upon landing. First deployed in 1978, the UH-60’s advanced technology makes it easy to maintain in the field, and modified Black Hawks operate as command and control, electronic warfare, and special operations platforms.

TH-57 Sea Ranger

The TH-57 aircraft is the military version of the commercial Model 206 Jet Ranger helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. The JetRanger was initially designed to compete in a U.S. Army light observation helicopter competition. Bell lost that competition but the 206 was commercially successful. Although primarily used for training, these aircraft are also used for photo, chase, and utility missions. The aircraft is powered by one Allison Gas Turbine 250-C20J turboshaft engine downrated to 317 shaft horsepower.

Helicopter Training Squadrons EIGHT (HT-8), EIGHTEEN (HT-18), and TWENTY EIGHT (HT-28) primary mission is to transition student aviators through basic and advanced rotary wing pilot training. Basic training introduces and develops student skills in helicopter flight maneuvers as well as training in visual navigation and tactics. Advanced training completes an intensive curriculum of basic and radio instruments, advanced tactics, and shipboard landings. The completion of this exacting training syllabus culminates in a highly trained and proficient all weather aviator.

The three squadrons are based out of NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL and provide advanced helicopter flight instruction to all Navy, US Marine Corps, and US Coast Guard helicopter flight students as well as international students from several allied nations. Students who successfully complete the program earn the right to wear the coveted “Wings of Gold.”

Thank you to NAS Whiting Field for the TH-57s on static display.

T-6 Texan II

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. The T-6A will be used in providing the basic skills necessary to progress to one of four training tracks: the Air Force bomber-fighter or the Navy strike track, the Air Force airlift-tanker or Navy maritime track, the Air Force or Navy turboprop track and the Air Force-Navy helicopter track.

The T-6A has a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 turbo-prop engine that delivers 1,100 horsepower. Because of its excellent thrust-to-weight ratio, the aircraft can perform an initial climb of 3,100 feet (944.8 meters) per minute and can reach 18,000 feet (5,486.4 meters) in less than six minutes. The aircraft is fully aerobatic and features a pressurized cockpit with an anti-G system, ejection seat and an advanced avionics package with sunlight-readable liquid crystal displays.

The first operational T-6A aircraft was delivered to the Air Force in May of 2000, and began service in JPPT in October 2001.

A-10 Thunderbolt II

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.

The A-10 have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Their wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in and out of locations near front lines.

The aircraft can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. Their self-sealing fuel cells are protected by internal and external foam. Manual systems back up their redundant hydraulic flight-control systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is lost.

Thanks to the 303rd FS from Whiteman AFB for providing the A -10 static display aircraft.

Civil Air Patrol

The U.S. Civil Air Patrol (“CAP”) has been at the forefront of community service for more than six decades – in time of war and peace – its members giving far more than they could hope to receive in return. CAP members do this for love of country, respect for their fellow man, and their desire to contribute to their communities.

As the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, CAP performs no combat function. They perform essential non-combat missions for the Air Force in time of need; as embodied in the CAP Mission Statement: “To serve America by developing our Nation’s youth; accomplishing local, state and national emergency and humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space.”

Visit the CAP web site to find out more.

CAP Aircraft / Vehicles on the Static Ramp:

  • C-182 G-1000 search aircraft
  • Gippsland GA-8 reconnaissance aircraft
  • Blanik L-23 sailplane
  • 12 passenger GMC ground team search van


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