Gary's Flight Journal

AUGUST 21, 2024

Garys Flight Journal - Our Flying Adventures The realization of a boyhood dream. Private Pilot July 17, 2006 - Instrument Rating August 19, 2010 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Old Hobby, Renewed Interest Posted by Gary at 8:59 AM Email This BlogThis! Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest No comments: Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) About Me Gary Im an Instrument Rated Private Pilot with 1590 hours, I love to travel with my Bride and explore new

Pilot

Aerotime

AUGUST 21, 2024

Discover Airlines, the leisure-focused airline of the Lufthansa Group , announced on August 21, 2024, that it is planning to expand its fleet and introduce revamped cabins on all three service classes it currently offers (Business, Premium Economy and Economy). Not much is known about the specifics of Discover’s new business class cabin, other than the fact that it will be fitted on its Airbus A330 fleet, and all seats will have direct aisle access.

Airline

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Evidence is mounting that the Lockheed Martin SR-72 (aka the "Son of Blackbird") may be in production and nearing its entry into service. The United States has famously developed and produced spy planes in secret (like the F-117 Nighthawk). The Air Force is known to operate (or have in development) a number of secret or semi-secret stealth spy drones.

Aerotime

AUGUST 21, 2024

Oman Air is rebranding its premium cabin experience with the introduction of a new business class product called “Business Studio”, which will replace first class. The new product will not involve a cabin refit, but an adjustment of some of the “soft” elements of the experience, such as the onboard service. Oman Air’s CEO, Con Korfiatis, explained that the change was motivated by diminished demand for its traditional first class product and the need to respond to the needs of the modern traveler

Airline

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

We’ve seen a trend lately whereby more airlines have made free Wi-Fi available for more passengers. Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the latest airline to introduce free inflight connectivity. While this was announced a few months back, this improvement has just gone live in business class. ANA adds free Wi-Fi in business class as of August 2024 As of August 20, 2024, ANA has begun offering free Wi-Fi for business class passengers on international flights.

Jet

Aerotime

AUGUST 21, 2024

A Malaysia Airlines flight was forced to divert to Alice Springs after encountering a technical issue en route to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Flight MH 128 departed Melbourne Airport (MEL) on August 19, 2024, at approximately 23:20 local time. When the A330-323 aircraft was 1,800 kilometers into the 6,300 kilometer journey, it was forced to perform an emergency landing at Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in the Northern Territory.

Cabin Crew

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

I’ve written in the past about the general issue with hotel star ratings. Hotels can ultimately identify themselves however they’d like — while there are organizations like AAA and Forbes that award stars, personally I don’t put too much weight into those ratings. They seem to care more about whether there’s a phone next to the toilet than whether the hotel offers personalized service.

Approach

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

Credit scores can be complicated to understand, and there are also lots of misconceptions about how they’re calculated, and what can impact credit scores. In particular, there’s often confusion about what impact business credit cards have on personal credit scores, so I wanted to address that in this post. Why should you consider a business credit card?

Aerotime

AUGUST 21, 2024

Dublin based Avia Solutions Group (‘the Group’), the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, which operates a 214-aircraft fleet in total, split between 174 passenger aircraft and 40 freighters, reports first half revenues of €1.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 29%. In its first half results of 2024, Avia Solutions Group also reports a 34% growth in EBITDA year-on-year to €179 million.

Cargo

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

The F-35 Lightning II is arguably the most advanced fighter jet on the international market (there are export restrictions on the F-22 Raptor). The F-35 has been purchased by dozens of US allies worldwide , but the US does not just sell the jet to any country. Some countries would like to purchase the F-35, but the United States has blocked the sales for various reasons (the countries below are not an exhaustive list).

Jet

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the wake of stiff competition, some Korean carriers have rolled out new pet-related amenities to entice interested passengers.

Jet

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 21, 2024

In May of this year, the CAF Gulf Coast Wing announced the acquisition of an AC-47 that had been stored in a hangar at the Atlanta Motor Speedway Airport, south of Atlanta, since 2020. The aircraft was ferried to the Commemorative Air Force headquarters in Dallas for an initial evaluation and assessment of the restoration work needed. Spooky tucked away in an hangar at the Atlanta Motorspeedway Airport.

Hangar

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

JetBlue is a pleasant airline to fly with, and is known for its free Wi-Fi, seat back televisions, and extensive snacks. Recently, the carrier has made major changes to its TrueBlue program, and in particular to its Mosaic elite status. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at how JetBlue Mosaic elite status works for 2024. How do you earn Mosaic status, what are the perks, and is it worth it?

Threshold

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 21, 2024

By Nigel Hitchman On August 17, 2024, aviation enthusiasts gathered at Old Warden in Bedfordshire, England, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UK Vintage Aircraft Club (VAC). Founded in 1964 by a group of passionate aviators, the VAC was established to preserve and operate the vintage aircraft that dotted the skies of the UK. At the time, many wooden aircraft were being retired due to concerns over glue failure, and an influx of modern American planes was beginning to dominate the scene.

Weather

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

Discover Airlines ( formerly known as Eurowings Discover ) has announced plans to grow its fleet, and to also introduce a new passenger experience. For those not familiar with Discover Airlines, this is a Lufthansa Group subsidiary that operates leisure flights out of Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC), to destinations like North America (including the Caribbean), Africa, and the Mediterranean.

Wide-Body Aircraft

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 21, 2024

American recently scheduled its shortest regularly-scheduled widebody route this winter between Miami and Cancun, slated to begin in December.

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

The World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ) is a perks-rich card. The $95 annual fee card is worth holding onto for the ongoing perks , and it’s a card that can also be worth spending money on , especially if you’re a Hyatt loyalist. Some benefits of the card are based on the calendar year, while some are based on the anniversary year. In this post I wanted to talk specifically about the difference between the two, and the rules associates with different perks, since this does tend to cause some c

Threshold

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Elon Musk is one of the most prominent figures in the world. The businessman was born in 1971 in South Africa before coming to the United States to study. Since then, the prominent figure has founded numerous companies and invested in more.

Jet

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 21, 2024

Link: Apply for now the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy has a large co-branded credit card portfolio, with cards issued by both American Express and Chase. The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card ( review ) is one of the newest cards in the portfolio, and it’s kind of in the middle of the pack when it comes to the annual fee.

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) was a command and control aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) between 1991 and 2023. The airborne ground surveillance and battle management platform was based on the Boeing 707-300 commercial airframe.

Airline Geeks

AUGUST 21, 2024

Flying on board what SkyTrax calls "Europe's Best Regional Airline" in A321neo business class from Athens to London Heathrow.

Airline

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Serving more than 75 million guests in 2023, Los Angeles International Airport needs a super-efficient system to move them around its various terminals. That solution moved closer this week when the final four Automated People Mover train cars arrived at the airport from their Pittsburgh, PA, manufacturer.

Aviation News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Boeing has halted test flights of a new version of its 777 jetliner. The aircraft manufacturer announced this Tuesday, international news agencies report. One of.

General Aviation

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

US ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has grown dramatically since its launch in 2021. In the past three years, the airline has rapidly expanded its network from its initial base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).

Airline

Aviation News

AUGUST 21, 2024

In a groundbreaking leap for the aviation industry, Istari Digital has announced its latest project, Flyer Øne, a modification of Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works® X-56A,

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Pilots undergo extensive training before they can command an aircraft, but certain airports require even the most experienced pilots to acquire additional qualifications. These airports present unique challenges due to their geography, weather, or infrastructure, making them more demanding than standard operations.

Pilot

Aviation News

AUGUST 21, 2024

Technology refresh increases processing power to enhance aircraft performance, capabilities, and readiness BAE Systems has been selected by Boeing to upgrade the fly-by-wire (FBW) flight.

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

With the entire 737 program under intense scrutiny, Elizabeth Lund, Senior Vice President, Quality at Boeing, had the opportunity to publicly share how 737s are assembled in Renton in terms of timeline. The explanation took place in August 2024 during a two-day hearing hosted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

AV Web

AUGUST 21, 2024

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced it will feature three top contenders in the advanced air mobility (AAM) movement at the trade group’s 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in October. The Emerging Tech Pavilion on the convention display floor will include a significant presence from Electra.aero, Joby Aviation, and Lilium, as well as other representatives of the AAM industry expected to join the list of exhibitors at the Las Vegas Conventio

Cargo

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

The aviation world is full of innovations, but few aircraft have managed to blend high performance with the appeal of a kit-built approach as successfully as the Epic LT. Designed by Epic Aircraft, the Epic LT is a remarkable turboprop that offers the speed and range of a jet while maintaining the versatility and freedom of a kit-built aircraft.

Approach

AV Web

AUGUST 21, 2024

International cargo carrier Atlas Air announced on Monday (August 19) it has formed a partnership with Spartan Education Group to create Atlas Cadet Academy at a dedicated facility in West Chicago, Illinois. The program is tailored to train pilots for Atlas’s fleet of Boeing 747, 767, and 777 widebody freighters. Atlas believes it is the only program formulated to specialize in cargo operations.

Pilot

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Airspace classification is a critical component of aviation safety and efficiency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a system to categorize airspace based on factors like air traffic volume, airport complexity, and operational requirements. This structure ensures the safe and orderly flow of air traffic.

Air Traffic Control

Flight Training Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

During your flight training, you’ll learn all about the 4 forces acting on the airplane in flight, including lift, thrust, weight and drag. This week’s tip takes a closer look at the aerodynamic forces that cause the rearward force of drag, including a breakdown of parasite vs. induced drag. This video clip below is from Sporty’s complete Learn to Fly Course.

Drag

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster is a large military transport aircraft designed and developed by McDonnell Douglas in the 1980s. The aircraft was specifically developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) to carry out strategic military transport missions. The aircraft performed its first flight in September 1991 and entered service with the USAF in January 1995.

Tail

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 21, 2024

Stalls are feared in general aviation for being a significant factor in a large proportion of accidents. To help pilots avoid stalls, the FAA, in concert with all the king’s horses and men, rewrote the requirements for private pilot training, including stalls. This rewrite, as found in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), has been the subject of intense debate, before and after, but let’s look at genuine stall proficiency—not what it takes to pass a private check ride but enough to be able

Rudder

Simple Flying

AUGUST 21, 2024

Middle Eastern carrier - Oman Air has unveiled its plans to introduce a new Business Class product named "Business Studio" which will be replacing the carrier's existing First Class product onboard its fleet in the near future. The carrier assures that the experience, if anything, will be world-class.

Airline

Inspire

AUGUST 21, 2024

By Emme Hornung Returning from the 2023 edition of the 9/11 Aviation Adventure Speaker Series, retired FDNY Deputy Chief Charles R. Blaich brings with him colleague and friend Dr. Michael Fagel, an emergency management specialist who worked alongside Blaich to ensure the safety and smooth operations of recovery and cleanup following the 2001 terrorist attacks […] The post Uncover the Months Following 9/11 at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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