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Douglas A-4 Skyhawk: That Little Attack Jet That Could
WEBJul 25, 2018 · The Scooter That Never Was. In 1958 Douglas proposed the A4D-4. Essentially the design was a significantly enlarged A-4C with revised (conventional) swept wings and empennage and a bubble canopy. This Skyhawk variant was envisioned as a dedicated long range all weather jet capable of the delivery of …
Flying The Rare Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 - Avgeekery.com
WEBFlying Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-600 In 2023: Once in Munich, I’ll admit that I stood at the window looking at the A340-600 parked at gate L23 for quite some time. Personally, I think the A340-600 is one of the best-looking aircraft ever built. That long skinny fuselage, with those four large engines. Plus, the realization of something I’d ...
The Boneyard: How To Visit Buried Treasures of the Sky
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Prepare for your visit to a Boneyard. Remember, the boneyards are located near Tucson Arizona, which means its hot and sunny most of the year! Temperatures commonly climb to over 100F (40 degrees Celcius) Bring sunscreen and plenty of water/beverages to stay hydrated. It gets especially hot inside and around the …
Captain Colin Kelly USAAC: America’s First World War Two Hero
WEBJul 11, 2018 · The Attackers and the Attacked. On December 10 th 1941 five of the Group’s B-17s were sent to attack a Japanese convoy- the first bombardment mission of World War II. The B-17s bombed from high altitude, recording damage to some of the transports. Later that day Captain Kelly, flying B-17C serial number 40-2045 alone and without fighter escort, attacked what his crew believed at the time was ...
A Glimpse Into Sands Aviation’s High Roller 747 - Avgeekery.com
WEBDec 29, 2020 · During the height of recent wealth in China, Sands Aviation would fly over an empty Boeing 747SP to Macau or other parts of Asia, pick up usually five people (sometimes a high roller and their family/staff, sometimes multiple high rollers and their staff), and fly them back to Las Vegas. Most of the …
Advice on Interviewing for United’s AVIATE Program
WEBSep 22, 2023 · The following comes from Jonathan Swift, who recently interviewed with United Airlines for their AVIATE program (NOT the Academy). Despite 6-figure salaries, the airline industry cannot hire enough qualified pilots. United expects U.S. carriers will need 10,000 new pilots in 2023, but only expect 6,600 qualified candidates.
General Aviation Archives — Avgeekery.com
WEBJul 15, 2024 · February 1, 2024. Avgeekery. The passion for flying in some families runs deep. For one pilot and father named Jared Black, his love for flying was not only a cherished career but a bond…. General Aviation, Business Aviation, and Hobby News as shared by an informed aviation enthusiast (avgeek) perspective.
KC-10s Might Make a Comeback Commercially - Avgeekery.com
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Air Mobility Command has been exploring the idea of commercial aerial refueling, including with old KC-10 tankers. Most KC-10s are already retired and stored at the Davis-Monthan AFB “Boneyard” in Arizona. KC-10 could make a comeback commercially. The 60th Air Mobility Wing (Travis AFB, Ca) is the last active-duty wing to operate the aircraft.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: What We Know So Far
WEBJul 25, 2024 · IMAGE: Microsoft/Xbox. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will include many new and authentic aviation missions. Developers have teased some of them, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue ops, coast guard missions, helicopter cargo hook missions, air ambulance, skydiving, VIP air charters, air racing, and more.