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The SR-71 Aircraft – Bye Bye Blackbird

JetAviator7 — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:30:04 +0000

The Lockheed SR-71 “Blackbird” is perhaps one of the most fascinating aircraft ever built, particularly considering its first flight took place in December of 1964 – long before most of us even knew the aircraft existed. As pilots we are always interested in aircraft, and in particular unique and interesting aircraft. More than that, we [...]

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Will the HondaJet Really Capture 25% of the VLJ Market?

JetAviator7 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:35:34 +0000

Talk about a patient company when it comes to development of a new jet aircraft! Michimasa Fujino, a spokesman for Honda, announced that Honda expects the HondaJet to capture fully 25% of the very light jet aircraft market. He compared the HondaJet to the entry of the Homda Civic years ago, and predicted a similar [...]

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How to Properly Fly a C130J Hercules Transport Aircraft

JetAviator7 — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:12 +0000

When it comes to flying airplanes, the most exciting part is putting the aircraft through its paces. This is true whether or note its a Piper Cub or a C130J Hercules transport. Well, each year at the Paris Air Show a lot of business is done, and the US Government is there selling all of [...]

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Human Powered Helicopter Prize

JetAviator7 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:09:02 +0000

One of the great things about aviation has been the interest in aviation by the public at large, and as a result the encouragement of advances in aviation through providing contests and prizes for innovation and accomplishment in aviation. We all remember the $ 10M X Prize for spaceflight, so it is not surprising that [...]

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Flying High

JetAviator7 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:30:42 +0000

Over 50 years ago on the first of August 1955 a radically different aircraft took flight on Groom Lake (Area 51) and – although supposed to be only a high-speed taxi test – leaped into the air at 70 knots! The Aircraft? The Legendary Lockheed U2! The unique design of the aircraft gives the U-2 [...]

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The Four Basic Ways to Own an Aircraft and Protect Yourself

JetAviator7 — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:47:40 +0000

Aircraft ownership in the United States can take many different forms depending upon the type of aircraft and the purposes of use intended for the airplane. The way you will want to own a personal aircraft may differ greatly from the way a corporation will want to own an aircraft. The primary reason for determining [...]

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The Lockheed Vega Story

JetAviator7 — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:30:00 +0000

If ever there was proof required that pedigree is critical, the Lockheed Vega story provides it. The airplane, built under the Lockheed banner was designed by John Northrop and Gerrard Vultee who were to become famous in later years as independent designers. Their brief was to produce a four seat airplane that was rugged, fast [...]

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Helicopter Plus Pitching Deck – Want to Try Landing on It?

JetAviator7 — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:25:48 +0000

There can be little doubt that when it comes to landing aircraft and helicopters, our Navy brothers have the edge. Nothing can be as intimidating as trying to place an aircraft or helicopter on something that is moving in several directions at once. But aviation and aviation companies are always trying to expand the envelope [...]

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How Hard Is It to Stop an Aircraft Weighing 576,000 Pounds?

JetAviator7 — Mon, 09 May 2011 01:56:15 +0000

All of us who love to fly are always amazed by the size of aircraft today. Whether it is an Airbus 380, a Boeing 787 or the new Boeing 747-8F freighter, these aircraft are – to say the least – impressive! Some say size doesn’t matter, but when it comes to making money with airplanes [...]

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How to Make an Old Airplane New

JetAviator7 — 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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The History of Wedell Williams 44– Undisputed Champion of Aerial Racing

JetAviator7 — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:35:25 +0000

Once in a while, a successful project starts out with a single minded approach to an aim. So it was with the Wedell Williams 44. In the words of its designer, Jimmy Wedell – “I have always wanted something to hang a 450 (hp) P&W on.” He had decided on the engine he wanted to [...]

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Burt Rutan Retires!

JetAviator7 — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:02:20 +0000

At age 67, famous aircraft and spaceship designer Burt Rutan has decided to retire effective April 1st, 2011 and retire to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, thus ending a career which spanned over 37 years. His first design was the VariViggen in 1968, which then led to the VariEze. Throughout his career Burt Rutan came up with [...]

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The 13 Steps to Building Your Own Airplane

JetAviator7 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:30:18 +0000

The truth is most of us pilots dream of building our own airplane, but not many of us do. Seems to be one of those projects we never get around to. I guess it is because we are too busy taking care of the one we have without trying to build another one to fiddle [...]

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CL601 Taildragger?

JetAviator7 — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:45:14 +0000

Sometimes we wish we had a taildragger instead of the conventional landing gear, particularly if we can’t get the nose wheel down for landing. This crew obviously had some great ideas on what to do, and in the end it wouldn’t have been necessary to have a tailwheel to help with the landing. It just [...]

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Video of B29 Taking Flight

JetAviator7 — 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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