Remove Airplanes Remove Flight Deck Remove Hangar
article thumbnail

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Installs a New Wing on Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’

Vintage Aviation News

Additionally, an Aichi E13A ‘Jake’ reconnaissance floatplane had joined the flight, having taken off from Simpson Harbor, Rabaul, also bound or Jacquinot Bay. After the B5N2 and the E13A landed and were formally surrendered, they were the last Japanese airplanes flown in New Guinea.

Hangar 105
article thumbnail

Today in Aviation History: The First Jet Takeoff and Landing on an Aircraft Carrier

Vintage Aviation News

Among his ‘firsts’ in naval aviation, he was the first pilot to land a twin-engine airplane (a De Havilland DH.98 Then, his hook snagged one of the cables stretched across the width of Ocean ‘s flight deck, and the Vampire came to a stop. He would pass away peacefully in 2016, aged 96.

Jet 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

From Gliders to Jumbos: How Much Do Airplanes Cost?

Pilot Institute

Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, and the cost of owning and operating one can vary greatly. From the inexpensive thrill of soaring in a glider to the massive expense of a commercial airliner, there is a lot to consider regarding the cost of the flight. Small single-engine airplanes are usually the most budget-friendly choice.

article thumbnail

This 2017 Cirrus SR22T G6 Xi Edition Is a Luxurious, High-Tech Single ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale features an airplane that stands out for its quality, uniqueness, or value. Always hangared and meticulously maintained, it reflects pride of ownership throughout. Our picks are featured on our Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com each day.

article thumbnail

Poll: Have You Ever Filed An ASRS Report

AV Web

AVweb Insider AVweb Insider AVweb Insider Guest Blog: Why Airlines Must Resist The Transition To Single-Pilot Flight Decks The two-pilot flight deck is fundamental to the safety of commercial flight. Great backcountry airplane!

article thumbnail

Slow It Down for Safety’s Sake

Plane and Pilot

Sure, we fly fast airplanes, but unless theyre on fire, doing anything in a rush creates unneeded risks. And of all phases of flight, the tradeoff of risk versus reward that comes with being in a hurry seems most lopsided when youre on the ground, and the parking brake is arguably the biggest hammer in our professional toolbox.

Runway 70
article thumbnail

From the Bottom of the Sea to Wildwood: The Incredible Story of the F6F Hellcat at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum

Vintage Aviation News

When the aircraft’s restoration was completed, it was placed on display on a recreation of the USS Cabot ‘s flight deck in the museum’s West Wing, alongside other naval aircraft of WWII in the gallery. Grumman F6F-3 BuNo 66237 in the restoration and storage hangars at Pensacola before the move to Wildwood.

Cockpit 119