• Spotted: China’s Chengdu J-20 Stealth Fighter?

    Updated: 2010-12-27 22:13:18
    Aviation Week is reporting that Chinese aviation enthusiasts have spotted a mysterious jet fighter at Chengdu Airport, China. It’s believed that the plane might be the infamous J-20 - the first Chinese stealth fighter, built by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC). Judging from the pictures you can’t deny big similarities to an F-22 and the Sukhoi [...]

  • Merry Christmas

    Updated: 2010-12-24 15:07:26
    Merry Christmas to all of you! And thanks for your support!

  • Happy Holidays

    Updated: 2010-12-24 14:44:00
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  • Video - Amazing Ride in a U-2 Spy Plane

    Updated: 2010-12-18 15:15:45
    I’m absolutely fascinated about this video. In 2009 James May, presenter of UK TV series “Top Gear”, took a ride in a USAF Lockheed U-2 (TU-2S two-seat trainer) - they reached an altitude of 70000 feet. If you’re an aviation buff (and I know you are) you definitly have to watch this.

  • A day of firsts

    Updated: 2010-12-17 16:32:08
    We all remember that on this date in 1903, the Wright brothers made their first powered flight from Kill Devil Hill on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. December 17 also marks the first flight of the iconic Douglas DC-3; 75 years ago today, its wheels left the runway at Santa Monica Airport in California. While no original Wright [...]

  • UPDATE: More what to watch for in 2011

    Updated: 2010-12-17 14:18:39
    A decision is coming in three months on whether to end Hawker Beechcraft's tenure in Wichita.

  • Miracle plate for a miracle approach

    Updated: 2010-12-15 14:44:54
    We’re coming up on the second anniversary of Capt. Chesley Sullenberger’s infamous water landing in the Hudson River in an Airbus A320. Sullenberger, who will forever be known as “Sully” to you and me, landed in the water after both engines failed when the USAirways flight to Charlotte, N.C., hit a flock of geese. Here’s [...]

  • Calling all Citation II pilots!

    Updated: 2010-12-14 20:21:15
    I’m in the process of researching an article on the Citation II/IISP/SII series–for publication in AOPA Pilot’s Turbine Pilot section. Anyone out there care to share their experiences owning/maintaining/flying any of these bizjets? With some 1,000-plus out there, the II series was one of Cessna’s most successful lines. And now, it’s possible to own one [...]

  • What to watch for in 2011

    Updated: 2010-12-13 21:31:02
    Korea Aerospace Industries says it will have a prototype of its single-piston-engine airplane, the KC-100, ready to fly early in 2011. The company will release an announcement and pictures next year, or you can look here for clues if you can’t wait. The information about the prototype comes from Richard Yun of the company’s Aircraft Business Development Section.

  • Video - Moments Before C-17 Crash in Alaska

    Updated: 2010-12-13 21:25:53
    On Friday US Air Force released the results of their investigation into a fatal C-17 Globemaster III aircraft (tail number 00-0173 - call sign Sitka 43) mishap July 28 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The plane was on a training flight for the Arctic Thunder Air Show scheduled for the weekend of July 31. The accident investigation [...]

  • Great Cockpit Video - Rob Holland Daytona Airshow

    Updated: 2010-12-12 14:28:38
    What about some airshow fun on this cold December day? I just found this amazing video on YouTube, showing Rob Holland in his MX2 at Daytona Wings and Waves Airshow 2010. The footage is taken straight out of the cockpit using a helmet camera! So you’re going to see the whole action from [...]

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