Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The new bomber design, which was internally designated as the Model 32, also adapted the Corregidor’s twin tail design, and had twin internal bomb bays compared to the B-17’s one. Originally flown under the historic schemes for All American and The Dragon and His Tail , it is now painted as Witchcraft.

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Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The wing tip struck the runway after which the wing and the tail separated and the fuel from the wing caught fire. The aircraft tumbled and came to a halt upside-down at the intersection of runway 23 and runway 15. The wing tip then struck the ground, at which point the wing and the tail section broke.

Runway

AV Web

APRIL 30, 2025

Witnesses described the aircraft taking off in a nose-high attitude before rolling sharply to the left and crashing just off the runway. Water droplets were observed on the wings at the time of refueling. Investigators found the aircrafts anti-ice system was briefly activated during checklist procedures but turned off shortly after.

Ceiling

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Whether it is a short Cub flight to the north for Coopers Bar-B-Que, a true Texas pit grilling experience, or a quick hop over to a makeshift, 1,000-foot grass runway paralleling the road at the local winery, you are sure to be entertained throughout your training. Ill roll out on the runway and slowly bring the power in, I said.

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AV Web

MARCH 19, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has posted its Preliminary Report on the runway incursion and near-collision involving a Flexjet Challenger 350 and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW). Further confusing the issue, what used to be Runway 31R is now Taxiway H, so there is no longer a Runway 31R.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

I think Japan Airlines absolutely nails the domestic first class product, from the free Wi-Fi and tail camera, to the super friendly service, to the seat comfort. Our departure was super quick we started our taxi at 8:20PM, and by 8:25PM we were barreling down runway 1L. It was quite an adventure to watch the tail camera.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Two of the aircraft sustained “serious tail damage,” and the third veered off the runway with an apparent nosewheel issue. According to a release from the Italian Air Force, the three pilots were flying their MB-339s in inverted formation when one of the jets collided with the other two.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

As seen from the aircrafts tail, the vortex rotates in the anti-clockwise direction on the right wingtip and the clockwise direction on the left wingtip. After one aircraft lands, the tailwind pushes the vortices forward into the runways touchdown zone. This distance is measured when the preceding aircraft is over the runway threshold.

Turbulence

Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

On Tuesday, though, the airport welcomed an aircraft unlike any that has ever graced its runways. Watching Alia from the runway were representatives from the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and state officials, including Senator John Liu (D-N.Y.). [The

Air Traffic Control

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

A short 18 months later, on August 13, 1937, the XPB2Y-1 took to the skies for the first time, revealing plenty of room for improvement lateral instability was a major problem for the deep-hulled boat, so the single tail fin was augmented by two smaller fins on the horizontal stabilizers. “Very little,” the gunner reported.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Fear of Landing

JULY 11, 2025

A really rare and unique opportunity to see this Boeing B-52H Stratofortress, nicknamed the BUFF (Big Ugly Fat Fella), crabbing sideways on the runway after landing at RAF Fairford. This capability allows the B-52 with its narrow wheelbase and large tail to land and crab down the runway in a heavy crosswind conditions.

Crosswind

Flying Magazine

JUNE 10, 2025

I took off from Runway 34L at 169,800 pounds gross weight, rotated at 1.8 minutes and achieved stable approach to Runway 19R at 1,710 feet. I disconnected the autobrakes at 102 knots, turned off the runway with 4,400 feet remaining, and had a maximum speed of 16 knots on taxi in. I hand-flew the first 13.3

Pilot

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 25, 2025

Flying Japan Airlines A350-900s domestically is such a treat, given the general attributes of the A350, plus the seat back entertainment (including tail camera), free Wi-Fi, and friendly service. View taxiing Haneda Airport We had a long but fast taxi out to runway 34R, where we were cleared for takeoff at 12:05PM.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 25, 2024

The 767, tail number Z-WPF, still spots its name Chimanimani. The airline also expects to receive its first ATR42-600 shortly, to operate on islands with shorter runways. The airline has said that it hopes to expand beyond the borders of the DRC in the future, with more Boeing 737s set to join the airline in 2025.

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AV Web

MAY 7, 2025

During a May 6 airshow performance, a midair collision involving three Aermacchi MB-339 jet aircraft of the Italian air force Frecce Tricolori (three-color arrow) demonstration team ended with all aircraft landing under control, though one of the three veered off the runway due to suspected nosewheel damage. No one on the ground was injured.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 20, 2025

At the time of the accident, winds were at an angle of 270 degrees (the runway was at an angle of 230 degrees), at 28 knots, gusting to 35 knots. The initial impact was 420 feet past the runway 23 threshold. The TSB also emphasizes that accidents rarely stem from a single cause. What do we know about the final seconds of the flight?

Descent

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

Turns out there was a Cessna 172’s tail sticking out of some heavy brush toward the end of the runway. When it does, it’s usually because someone forgot to put down their landing gear and is blocking the runway. 2 airplane might be asked to land on the dot while Tail-end Charlie touches down on the numbers.

Runway

Fear of Landing

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A poster on PPRuNe asked about the landing conditions: Is it pretty much standard for operators of this particular aircraft type in the UK to land in 35 knot crosswinds on 1800m wet runways? The rudder pedals will only turn the wheels up to 7 in either direction; generally plenty for maintaining control as you reduce speed on the runway.

Crosswind

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As we pushed back, the colors popped on the various tails parked down the row of gates, and we sat in line for takeoff with the low sun angle perfectly lighting a yellow Spirit Airbus against an ominous dark sky, save for the rainbow that arched high across the vista. Our numbers matched.

Runway

Gary's Flight Journal

JUNE 5, 2025

I set the tail camera and climbed aboard. Winds favored runway two-zero so I taxied out for departure. After picking up the weather in Cape May I joined the left down wind for runway two-eight to flow with traffic even though winds favored one-nine. I made a nice landing on runway two-zero and taxied for the hangar.

Runway

Fear of Landing

APRIL 11, 2025

As they began to taxi to the runway, both the captain and the first officer noted that the pneumatic pressures were abnormally low but they agreed that they were still within limits, as in every case, the pressure showed as still in the green “acceptable” band. They drove off of the runway and bounced over the grass.

Cockpit

Aerotime

APRIL 4, 2025

We prefer to be the head of the mouse rather than the tail of a lion, replied Muoz. note], some runway constraint, like in Florence (FLR), or because it is the Airbus shuttle [Volotea was selected in 2019 to operate the air service that links Airbus different facilities across Europe ed. We are in a different market altogether.

Airline

Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

Using the latest aircraft rolled off the companys production line (tail number N544JX), pilots executed a vertical takeoff, climbed out and accelerated to wingborne flight, and returned to the runway for a vertical landing.

Knot

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 19, 2025

Sometime between 1952 and 1956, the 12/30 runway was extended to accommodate early jet aircraft such as the T-33 Shooting Star. Although the main runway was resurfaced in 2006 in anticipation of redevelopment, those plans never materialized. The charred remains of N4889C, with the tail section separated from the fuselage.

Tail

Chess In the Air

DECEMBER 6, 2024

A lifting aid is required to mount and remove the tail dolly which is a bit of a nuisance. The steerable tailwheel turns out to be a even more essential than I had imagined: it allows me to get into the cockpit at my parking position and conduct all pre-flight checks before taxiing onto the runway for immediate takeoff.

Density Altitude

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

On my relatively high powered Vans RV-9A , flaps are not a critical item, unless the runway is short. Taking off with full flaps makes the plane levitate off the runway at lower speed but does not create a hazard to flight. Even if the trim is mis-set, the plane is readily controlled.

Airplanes

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 20, 2025

On the landing approach, Saari, tightened the strap on his goggles, opened the cockpit, and stuck his head into the slipstream to see the runway, setting the Thunderbolt down safely and rolling to a stop. By this time, the group had adopted a red-and-white striped tail and other bold markings to discourage friendly fire.

Tail

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Basically, any wind that blows across the runway or flight path instead of head-on or tailing the aircraft. The good news is that a crosswind can help push this turbulent air away from the runway. As the name would suggest, a crosswind is any wind element that imparts sideways deviation on the aircraft.

Crosswind

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The snow plow operators were happy to be able to go about their clearing operations without having to hold short or vacate runways to wait for arrivals or departures. It was clear that he was not able to maneuver to circle to the longest runway so a straight in on the east/west runway was his only option.

Weight-Shift-Control

Air Facts

MAY 26, 2025

Several runways are just steps from deserted beaches. 2) Crosswinds: Most Bahamian runways are oriented north-south, but prevailing winds are east-west. Customs at your entry airport an hour before arrival, provide your tail number, eAPIS confirmation, ETA, and get the officers name or code. Bahamas-bound trips are easy.

Crosswind

Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

I got the fan turning then set up my video cameras, having forgot my tail tie down camera. Winds were calm so I decided on runway three-two for departure. According to the AWOS the winds were calm at Cape May so I set up for runway one and continued inbound. The oil was now at 121 degrees so I was good for my taxi and run up.

Runway

Pilot Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

If the runway is contaminated with water, ice, or oil, the wheel may simply skid over the surface instead of gripping it. The extra stopping power is useful for landing on short runways and in adverse conditions. Even if you could package it, the jetblast would hit the wings, flaps, and runway straight on. Barts Island.

Thrust

Northstar VFR

MARCH 16, 2025

This force pushes the tail to the right, causing the nose to yaw left. The same way you would counteract any of the other left turning tendencies By applying right rudder pressure to keep the nose aligned with the runway. This effect is most prominent at low airspeeds and high power settings, such as during takeoff or a go-around.

Airplanes

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The ramp is empty, so I ask if hed like to taxi us to the departure end of the runway. Andrew with the Taylorcraft in the 1980s, before it received the checkerboard tail. The main road between the houses is the old runway. Without an electrical system, starting the Continental A-65 is hand prop only.

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Cranky Flier

APRIL 22, 2025

I stopped to admire Hazel the Chipmunk on the tail and then went down the jet bridge. We pushed back a couple minutes early and made our way to the runway. Everyone else boards later in groups 2-5. Then I remembered that I had to drive home, and these things are potent. I quickly decided that was a bad idea.

Descent

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Helicopters use a small rotor mounted on the tail that produces sideways thrust to counter the main rotors torque reaction. The tail rotor pushes air to one side ( action ), and the tail moves the other way ( reaction ). Other Designs The tail rotor is not the only way to solve the torque reaction problem.

Torque

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 12, 2025

The tail came up as it gathered speed, throwing up a cataract of red-brown mud. Over San Mateo I sailed and six minutes later NR-965-Y and I sat down on the runway of Oakland Airport, approximately 18 hours from Honolulu.” The Wasp engine roared as mud sloshed under the wheels of the crimson red Vega.

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