THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT

March 28, 2010 0

What must have it been like in the early 1930s, when the big boom in aviation was beginning to transform the wood, wire and fabric biplanes of the past into the sleek all metal monoplanes of the future? […]

BRAVE NEW WORLD

March 28, 2010 0

As many of us feel the ongoing effects of a depressed economy fueled by wary investors and uncertain global politics, it is also an ideal time to look at the potential changes that will help the General Aviation industry emerge as a stronger, even more innovative and competitive business entity. […]

Women Airforce Service Pilots

March 7, 2010 0

The Women Airforce Service Pilots, also known as WASP, and the predecessor groups the Women’s Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) (official from September 10, 1942) were pioneering organizations of civilian female pilots. […]

History of air-to-air re-fueling

February 28, 2010 0

This video contains much historical footage of early aircraft and air-to-air refuelling attempts and methods. This clip features some early attempts at flying machines. […]

The Early Overflights

February 23, 2010 0

At the dawn of the Cold War, air surveillance missions over “denied areas” could–and did–get pretty sporty. […]

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

February 23, 2010 0

The Lockheed SR-71 was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3 strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft by the Lockheed Skunk Works. […]

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