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Don’t Miss — 21st Annual Dream Machines in Half Moon Bay

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Photos courtesy of Miramar Productions.

It’s time to get revved up for “The Coolest Show on Earth” and, while having some serious fun, benefit a great cause in need of your support — the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Whimsical, fascinating, amusing, educational, curious and unique are a few words that describe the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Half Moon Bay’s massive annual celebration of mechanical ingenuity, power and style.

What’s coming? World-class cars of every era and style, Model T fire engines, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked-out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antique engines and tractors, and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays. This year’s spectacular 21st annual show takes place on Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport.

Dream Machines: Jet-powered bikes & green machines!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

What else is coming on Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport?

Don’t miss the 2011 Dream Machines show!

• The world’s fastest and loudest jet-powered bike and myriad speed machines in World Record Wonderland.

• A special display of magnificent military aircraft including the Estrella Warbird Museum’s historic Douglas C-47 (regarded as the World’s greatest aircraft of its time), P-51 Mustangs (America’s premier World War II fighter), Yak Russian fighters and an exceptional array of military fighters and trainers.

• A special “Green Machines” display of advanced technology/clean fuel vehicles.

Dream Machines: Stearman bi-plane & monster truck rides!

Monday, April 4th, 2011

What else is coming on Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport?

Don’t miss the 2011 Dream Machines show!

• Mad scientist Jack Schroll’s “El Diablo” — a spectacular and menacing jet-powered flame effects device designed for Burning Man.

• Ace aerobatics pilot Eddie Andreini doing fly-overs in his Stearman bi-plane and Russian fighter.

• The inimitable Blastolene Brothers extreme, mega-modified machines.

• Spine-tingling rides in a historic P-51 Mustang and T-6 military trainer.

• The titanic, hard-to-fathom, gasp-inducing world’s largest monster-cycle — named “Dream Big,” the custom-built motorcycle weighs 6,500 pounds and is 11 feet tall and 20 feet long, with 10-foot handlebars and 3-foot-wide tires.

• Thrilling monster truck rides and, for the first time, go-kart rides.

Dream Machines Freestyle Motocross Shows

Friday, April 1st, 2011

What’s coming on Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport?

Don’t miss the 2011 Dream Machines show!

• The intimidating, super-powerful U.S. Army Nike Hercules long-range missile, making a once-in-a-lifetime off-site public appearance.

• The Northrop-produced aviation design wonder “Flying Wing,” a long-range bomber with two wings and no fuselage.

• Three electrifying 4-rider dual ramp freestyle motocross shows.

Dream Machines in Half Moon Bay — May 1, 2011

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

It’s time to get revved up for “The Coolest Show on Earth” and, while having some serious fun, benefit a great cause in need of your support — the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Whimsical, fascinating, amusing, educational, curious and unique are a few words that describe the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, Half Moon Bay’s massive annual celebration of mechanical ingenuity, power and style.

What’s coming? World-class cars of every era and style, Model T fire engines, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked-out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antique engines and tractors, and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays. This year’s spectacular 21st annual show takes place on Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport.

Flying into Half Moon Bay Airport and Flying with a Service Dog

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

by Sue Ballew

Half Moon Bay Airport is one of the most popular airports among pilots in the Bay Area. It sits on the other side of the hilly terrain south of San Francisco, along side the ocean at the Half Moon Bay Harbor. It originated as a military airport and many people are surprised to learn of its existence.

On any given good weather weekend in the Bay Area, pilots come in numbers to fly along the beautiful, rugged coast, practice a couple of landings, or park at the South end of the airport and walk into town. They like to sample the great restaurants for lunch or do a little local shopping. It feels like you are really getting away from the city when you fly into Half Moon Bay Airport.

Flying with a Service Dog

Hans and his wife Betsy have been passionate and enthusiastic pilots for many years. They own a Cherokee and also Hans favorite, a motor glider, both based at Palo Alto Airport. The controls have been converted so he can fly with his hands only. (I am sure for many of you that are rudder challenged, you probably wonder why all airplanes aren’t rigged this way).

Recently Hans got a service dog, Rilla, who now goes everywhere with him and is his flying companion. If you feel like I do about my dog, what a great thing to be able to take your dog everywhere, especially flying. I hope she likes Mutt Muffs, those cute ear protectors for dogs.