Air Facts

JULY 2, 2025

By the time we hit 85, the tail was flying, the main wheels were off the ground, and the nosewheel was grinding itself into the dirt. I’m always amazed to hear the girlie announce on the PA, “…the arrival of Crud Airlines flight 402 from Karachi and all points East…” etc. I was, in fact, partially correct.

Cockpit

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, there can be little doubt that, over the course of the year, airline safety has continued to reach new levels, with fewer accidents, fewer aircraft being written off, and fewer fatalities. This list is not exhaustive, however.

Runway

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2025

You’d be surprised at how many people in an airline hold neither a deep knowledge of obscure aircraft types nor a sense of humor. We were airline pilots with screwdrivers, just hoping to be more help than hindrance. The first day I was tasked with disconnecting a supercharger control pushrod at the firewall.

Firewall

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 17, 2025

Devries, an airline pilot, had taken to exploring the airports he travelled to in his down time, checking out tips from other airline employees about interesting aircraft hidden in out-of-the-way locations. But the tail feathers and the landing gear struts were OK.”

Cockpit

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

But even before Pearl Harbor, she had sold NC3040 to Southwest Airways (not to be confused with Southwest Airlines) on November 3, 1941, and would also lease the airport to Southwest. Some parts were re-fabricated at Faribault, such as the firewall. The new firewall that was added to the Stinson was a stainless steel piece.

Firewall