The upgrade occurred mainly because of the number of jet and multi-engine aircraft based at the airport, as well as steadily increasing activity levels.
Formation flight ends in fatal accident
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a descent into clouds.
Picture of the Day: Golden Knights and fireworks
Frederick A. Johnsen sent us this photo, explaining: “Fireworks at SUN ‘n FUN reflect off the sheen of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team jump aircraft on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The aircraft is a C-31A in U.S. military nomenclature, and an F-27 in commercial airline lineage.” Would you like to have your photo […]
Designers scrambled into the Jet Age after World War II
In the years after World War II, it was relatively easy to build a few prototypes, but few went into long-term production.
The student becomes the teacher
Central Florida Aerospace Academy freshman Gabe Otero became the teacher during this year’s SUN ‘n FUN.
FAA launches program to help prepare people with disabilities for ATC careers
Trainees will have an opportunity to be appointed to a temporary air traffic control specialist position at the FAA Academy.
Memorial service slated for last Doolittle Raider
Cole was then-Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot in the lead bomber on the April 18, 1942, mission to strike Japan, a little more than four months after Pearl Harbor. For the daring raid, 80 U.S. Army Air Forces airmen launched 16 modified B-25B Mitchell bombers from the aircraft carrier Hornet.
Raid Across South Dakota
In the dark days of post Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt requested a retaliatory attack on mainland Japan. Aviator James Doolittle was selected to lead the mission which consisted of 16 B-25 bombers launched from an aircraft carrier, an unprecedented tactic at the time.
Pilot’s complacency blamed for gear-up landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s complacency during the en route phase of flight, which resulted in fuel mismanagement and a subsequent gear-up landing.