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Flight test of the new Zlin 50, Cable Airport, Upland, CA on Feb. 13, 2010.
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Rob makes it on the cover of Pacific Flyer! You can also view it online at http://www.pacificflyer.com/
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Cable Airshow 2010, photo by Bret Cochran.
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Cable Airshow 2010 photos by Eric Van Gilder
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Cable Airshow 2010 video
Special thanks to Collin Callahan for this wonderful video of Rob's performance on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at the Cable Airshow.
Rob made the Daily Bulletin's front page. Click here to see it.
Sonny Newman (our father-in-law) WWII Veteran visited from Florida to be at the Cable Airshow. He announced Rob's show on Friday.
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Cable Airshow 2010 Media Coverage
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Cable Airshow - January 9-10, 2010
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Jacqueline Cochran sixth annual airshow in Thermal, CA
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Airshow of the Cascades, Madras Airport sunset show
Sponsored by Butler Aircraft Company.
Photo by Tom Brown
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October 8, 2009
Tumbling Bear fires up the new plane. Much to be done yet, touch up paint, decals and practice!
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The 2009 All American Airshow Girl !
The 2009 All American Airshow Girl ... Hillary Solso at the Airshow of the Cascades in Madras, Oregon. She was Rob's #1 fan!
Hillary placed Rob Harrison tattoos all over. Click on the photos to view a larger version
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New Tumbling Bear !
Here are some pictures of Rob's new airplane being painted!
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10ft Zlin 50 RC model
I know the most remarkable four young people, Radek, Peter, Aja, and Jaruska. I have never met them personally, but they are true and good friends. The live in the Czech Republic.
They have built, and just flown, a 3 meter, that's right, 10 foot, wingspan model of the original Tumbling Bear. The workmanship and detail, as you can see from the pictures, is absolutely fantastic. The only detail that is not quite right is that their plastic pilot is too young and too handsome!
Susan and I are so honored. And so grateful. We plan to visit the Czech Republic some time as soon as we can, and see this remarkable airplane. And to celebrate with our friends. Thank you, Radek, Peter, Aja, Jaruska. Congratulations on the first flight of the Tumbling Bear, and happy landings!
Rob
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Chino Airshow Fan
Fan Gerald Haislet awarded Rob with a custom made plaque at the 2009 Planes of Fame - Chino Airshow.
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Airshow of the Cascades in Madras, OR
August 21 - 22
Click here to go to the Airshow of the Cascades website, featuring a promotional video with Rob
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Hemet Airshow Fan
Cindy Weiand from Hemet wearing a Tumbling Bear tattoo!
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The Tumbling Bear receives a proclamation
from Congressman Dreier at the Chino Airshow
Rob Harrison receives a proclamation from Congressman David Dreier at the County of San Bernardino Planes of Fame Airshow, Chino, CA. Left to right, District Director Mark S. Harmsen, Rob Harrison, Susan Newman-Harrison, Planes of Fame Founder Ed Maloney.
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Chino Airshow photos
Click to see Chino Airshow photos by Eric Van Gilder
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Press coverage of the 2009 Hemet Airshow in the Press Enterprise
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Press coverage of the 2009 Chino Airshow in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Rob was on the front page on May 16 !
Download it here
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Chino and Hemet Airshow Press Release 04/07/09
Download the press release here
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Tumbling Bear Chino - Planes of Fame Airshow Coloring Page
Download, print, color and bring it to the show ... Rob will autograph it for you!
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Tumbling Bear Hemet Ryan Airshow Coloring Page
Download, print, color and bring it to the show ... Rob will autograph it for you!
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March 26, 2009
A new yellow Tumbling Bear Zlin 50 is born!
Rob proudly poses with Mike Blondel in front of the new cowling. The rest of the plane is in preparation for paint early next week.
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Yuma Airshow 2009
Photos by Laryl HANCOCK
Rob has worked real real real hard to get back in the Zlin and in front of the crowds. Mission accomplished.
We both landed back home Saturday evening after a great weekend at the MCAS Yuma, AZ Airshow. Rob performed beautifully and flawlessly. After he landed, he autographed for 2-1/2 hours. We visited ill kids at the Yuma hospital on Thursday and more than 200 kids at a local school on Friday after practice. A few very busy days, not to mention the preparation prior to this wonderful military show.
Youy can read an interview here
Some pictures from Yuma Airshow here
Susan's airplane guarded by the Marines!
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Cable Airshow 2009
Photo by Eric VAN GILDER
See more here
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Cable Airshow - After Cable Airshow performance on Jan. 10, 2009.
Photo by Robert Spellman ZEISSMAN
See more here
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Cable airshow - Rob Ready to Tumble for You!
Rob has a new show and will be performing at the Cable Air Show (Cable Airport, 1749 W 13th St, Upland, CA) on January 10 and 11, 2009. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students 5-17, and free for kids under 5 years old. Gates open at 8 a.m.; airshow performances at 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. For additional Cable Airshow information, please go to www.cableairport.com .
Tumbling Bear Cable Airshow Coloring Page
Download, print, color and bring it to the show ... Rob will autograph it for you!
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Harrison Wins First and Third Place International Award at ICAS
On December 10, 2008, at the ICAS (International Council of Airshows) Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Rob Harrison won first place for the best "Performer Press Kit" of 2008; and, third place for the best "Performer Website." In 2007, Rob had won second place for the best "Performer Press Kit."
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2009 Airshow Schedule
For Rob's 2009 performance schedule, click here.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Once again, longtime sponsors are coming forward and supporting Rob to do all possible for him to achieve this goal.
Ron Monson from Performance Aero Engines (www.performanceengines.com) in record time spiffed up the custom high performance engine. Ron is the absolute high guru of power and reliability.
Rich Chiappe from Sky-Tec (www.skytecair.com) has donated a new starter so Rob can start right up and get back in his Zlin. "Sky-Tec starters are AMAZING! Several pounds lighter than the stock starter, much more muscular, and as dependable as an anvil! The ideal solution to starter problems for my very hoped-up Lycoming," says Rob.
Blue Mountain Avionics (www.bluemountainavionics.com) rushed a brand new “EFIS Lite” which is a state of the art, complete navigation in an amazingly compact package.
Alan Silver from Silver Parachute Sales & Service (www.silverparachutes.com) rushed to get Rob a new custom parachute. He's the best in the world!
Everyone at G and J Aircraft and Precision applauded Rob when he "walked" in last week to pick up a few parts you can't find any where else. Their support has been enthusiastic.
Dave from Pacific Coast Radio has ordered Rob's new headseat and helmet and his support has been outstanding.
All our sponsors have provided invaluable assistance in getting us in the air.
We appreciate their efforts, their expertise, their support, their kindness, their ENCOURAGEMENT and mostly, their friendship.
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Book Published on Rob
Photographer Eric Van Gilder published a book on Rob.
You can view a few pages by clicking on the picture below:
If you get one, Rob will autograph it for you.
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The Claremont Courier ran a story about Rob in June 2008
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Video of Rob, by Keith Breazeal
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Here are the links to some pictures of Rob's recent shows
Warbirds in Action Airshow 2008 by Eric Van Gilder
Cable Airshow 2008 by Eric Van Gilder
Rob's photo profile by Eric Van Gilder
Cable Airshow 2008 by Victor Archer
Point Mugu 2007 by Victor Archer
Cable Airshow 2008 by Clark Cook