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Another Aviation Legend Passes On

JetMan7 — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:08:22 +0000

Aviation creates legends, and it is always great to read about one. The following story is about one. Read and enjoy! Legend’ behind MacDill AirFests dies Richard “Dick” Cutshall died of cancer on Christmas Day. Related By HOWARD ALTMAN | The Tampa Tribune Published: December 28, 2011 Updated: December 28, 2011 – 10:16 PM TAMPA [...]

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The Art of Flight – Ultimate Red Bull

JetMan7 — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:29:37 +0000

What pilot amongst us doesn’t think about extreme sports, particularly as it relates to flying airplanes and helicopters. One of the most interesting fleets in the world is the fleet of Red Bull aircraft, and they have teamed up to help create a move called “The Art Of Flight”. This movie is all about extreme [...]

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Is General Aviation Really in Peril Today?

JetMan7 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:42:24 +0000

Many of us who have been in aviation for a long time are concerned that – indeed – general aviation really is in peril today. Whether we are talking about the future of AvGas and the impact that will have, or the Pilots Bill of Rights, or – gasp – user fees, general aviation is [...]

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How Do We Get a Pilots Bill of Rights?

JetMan7 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:22:08 +0000

How do we get a Pilots Bill of Rights? Well, sometimes it takes one of our legislators having to experience the bureaucracy before they understand how us minions are treated. U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, who is an experienced pilot, has introduced a bill called the “Pilots Bill of Rights”. Anyone who has ever had to [...]

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How to Recover From Any Kind of Spin

JetMan7 — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:02:11 +0000

As pilots we all recognize the danger of unintentionally spinning an aircraft and what the results would likely be. But there remains a great deal of misunderstanding about spins and spin recovery. In a recent article at the AOPA Aviation Summit air show performer Mike Goulian joined Judy Phelps (2011 Instructor of the Year) and [...]

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The Smothers Brothers Are NOT Pilots

JetMan7 — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:41:31 +0000

Back in the day everyone wanted to get their pilot’s license. My early days in aviation were spent at Michigan State University flying in the “Winged Spartans Flying Club”, and we had a lot of fun. At one point we had 5 airplanes which were kept very busy. I got my Commercial Pilot’s Certificate at [...]

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How to Make an Old Airplane New

JetMan7 — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:52:55 +0000

In this day and age where everyone seems to want something “new”, some innovative souls are taking an older airplane and creating a fascinating new machine which would make any pilot proud. Las Vegas, Nevada resident David Lessnick purchased a 1964 Piper Commanche 250 for $ 80,000 and decided to make it into a “new” [...]

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Video of B29 Taking Flight

JetMan7 — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:58:08 +0000

On August 5, 2010 a restored B20 “Fifi” took to the air for the first time since 2004. Thought you might find this short video interesting to watch: Until next time keep your wings straight and level Hersch! JetAviator7 ps: Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter “All Things Aviation” here! This is a [...]

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Cork Airport Plane Crash Pilot 'Was on One of His First Flights as Captain'

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:04:52 +0000

Since that time, 30 accidents involving Swearingen Metro SA 226TC Metro II and Swearingen SA 227AC Metro III aircraft have resulted in fatalities, ...See all stories on this topic »Daily Mail

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Army Aviation Leaders Gather to Chart Branch's Future

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:29:08 +0000

Some of the issues leaders looked at during the three-day conference included, Army aviation training, reducing aviation accidents, aviation future force ...See all stories on this topic »

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Reported Errors Double in Air Traffic Control

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:29:08 +0000

The FAA chief noted the dearth of major accidents. Saturday is to mark 24 months in which there have been no fatal airline accidents. ...See all stories on this topic »

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Air Traffic Control Error Numbers Double

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:16:16 +0000

The FAA chief noted the dearth of major accidents. This Saturday will mark 24 months in a row in which there have been no fatal airline accidents. ...See all stories on this topic »

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Gerry Byrne: Cork Crash Has Chilling Echoes of Polish Tragedy

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:53:35 +0000

They may show what the aircraft did, but not why. And that is why the CVR can prove invaluable. Very often the pilots have described the incidents leading ...See all stories on this topic »

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Cork Plane Crash Third Fatal Incident for Fairchild Metroliner Plane

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:50:50 +0000

The Fairchild Metroliner, a US-built plane popular with regional carriers, has been involved in a number of fatal accidents since its 1970s debut. ...See all stories on this topic »The Guardian

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Air Crash: Pilot 'Followed Unusual Routine'

JetMan7 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:26:46 +0000

... said a report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). With his parents watching, Mr Penistone's two-seater aircraft crashed into the ground, ...See all stories on this topic »Sky News

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