During one of my airline simulator training sessions, the instructor put us about 10 miles from an initial approach fix, then she asked us to turn around so she could show us something. So focused were we on her, the first officer and I forgot to pay attention to the thrust levers. While she was […]
Royal Mail releases RAF commemorative stamps
England’s Royal Mail has issued a collection of stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. The iconic aircraft depicted span the Force’s 100-year history and feature original artwork by renowned aviation artist Michael Turner. Featured on the stamps are the First World War era Sopwith Camel F1, the Hurricane Mk 1 […]
On demand webinars added to Tuskegee Airmen educational materials
RED WING, Minnesota — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Red Tail Squadron, America’s tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, has added a section to its website for webinars that offers a new way to learn from and be inspired by original Tuskegee Airmen and their experiences. Available anytime on demand, the site currently features five webinars […]
STC granted for wheel and brake installation on PC-7
Momentum Aeronautics recently completed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) project for Parker Hannifin Corp. Aircraft Wheel and Brake Division that approves the installation of Parker wheels and brakes on Pilatus PC-7 aircraft. Momentum’s project completion included all necessary engineering, airworthiness, testing, and FAA coordination services necessary to obtain the STC for installation of the approved […]
New FBO at KFHB
AMELIA ISLAND, Florida — Bent Wing Flight Services will take over as Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport’s only FBO April 1, 2018. Plans call for the FBO to move into a new terminal in June. It will work out of a temporary terminal until then, according to company officials. “We look forward to serving the airport’s customer […]
Pilot hits uncharted power lines
The pilot reported that during the initial climb, he leveled off at about 65′ above the ground and made a right turn to follow a river near Long Island, N.C. After maneuvering down the river for about one minute, the Beech F35 hit uncharted and unmarked power lines that spanned across the entire length of […]
Picture of the Day: ‘That’s All Brother’ finds a new home
Cassidy Berenato sent in this picture of “That’s All Brother” arriving at its new home at the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing at San Marcos Regional Airport on March 6, 2018. In 2015, this iconic piece of history was discovered lying in an aircraft boneyard in Wisconsin. The Douglas C-47 “That’s All Brother” was […]
Ask Paul: Can I increase the horsepower of this Lycoming engine?
The 300 horsepower engine is a completely different breed altogether and you can’t get there by converting your engine unfortunately.
Video: Warbirds on Parade
Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com posted this video on YouTube of his visit to the 2017 Warbirds on Parade event sponsored by the DFW Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, Texas, in November 2017.