Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort.

Horizontal Stabilizer 111

Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As the aircraft descends to the runway, the radio altimeter (a device that measures the aircraft’s height above the ground at low elevations) automatically calls out the height to go before touchdown, which allows the pilot handling to keep their eyes on the view of the runway ahead, rather than looking down at the instrument panel.

Cabin Crew 265

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach 265

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

Even in less intense turbulence, parts inside the aircraft can sustain damage, especially if loose cargo or luggage crashes into them. Did you catch any sudden shifts in your airspeed indicator and altimeter? This kind of damage could cause the aircraft to break apart in extreme cases. See any other odd instrument readings?

Turbulence 52

Turbulence Wind Shear Weather Jet 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aircraft departing runway 22 have a take-off run towards a ravine, with no lights or landmarks ahead, only cargo ships and the horizon of the Pacific Ocean. When I saw the altimeter start to climb I raised the landing gear and let out the breath I’d apparently been holding. Dinner was excellent.”

Runway 52

Runway Altimeter Pilot Lift 52