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Last week was both good and bad for the F-35 program. An F-35B went down near MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina, though local authorities quickly confirmed that, "The pilot from the military plane crash safely ejected..." Beaufort is the home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, where training for new F-35 pilots is conducted. Journalists often over-use the word ‘iconic’ -- but the career of airshow pilot Julie Clark certainly deserves that description... especially now that we know that Ms. Clark is

Carried The First Team Into Afghanistan Following 9/11

The Russian-built Mi-17 helicopter that carried the first CIA operatives into Afghanistan to prepare for a military assault is being enshrined at the CIA Museum  ... which has been called "the best museum you'll never see."

Part Of The Company's 'Sky Busters' Line Of Toys

America’s next generation spaceplane is now available in stores. Or at least, a miniaturized version of the spacecraft. Toymaker Mattel has released a Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Dream Chaser spacecraft Matchbox toy.

Electric-Powered Aviation At AirVenture 2018

Pipistrel's display at AirVenture this year had a heavy emphasis on electric aircraft. Among the advancements on display was the company's electrically powered training aircraft, the Pipistrel ALPHA Electro LSA – which is currently in production. The company also had the Pipistrel Taurus Electro, one of the first two seat electric aircraft to see serial production, at the show.

Klyde Encounters The Flat Earthers...

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Will Be Presented With Humanitarian Award At NBAA-BACE

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that aviation legend and air show performer Sean D. Tucker has been named the 2018 recipient of the Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership.

Lessons Learned Will Be Considered By The TSA For Airports Nationwide

Miami International Airport (MIA) has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as one of only two test sites for emerging perimeter intrusion detection and deterrence technologies that have been developed and tested in other high-risk transportation and public area venues. The lessons gained from the pilot program in the airport environment could be replicated by TSA nationwide.

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Oh boy... one of the biggest hits of Oshkosh 2018 is potentially for sale... none other than the truly incredible ‘Bally Bomber.’ The one-third scale model B-17 that was displayed at AirVenture this year is being offered for sale by Jack Bally, the Vietnam veteran who built the aircraft over the past 20 years. According to the listing posted on the Courtesy Aircraft Sales website, "Bally's Bomber" has been flown by only one pilot, and has accumulated 55 hours total time on its airframe and engines. It was flown to AirVe

Aero Linx: SouthWings The dedicated staff, board of directors and volunteer pilots of SouthWings rally a broad range of environmental, community and government entities around key environmental issues in the Southeast. Founded in 1996, SouthWings is a non-profit conservation organization that provides a network of volunteer pilots to advocate for the restoration and protection of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the Southeast through flight.  We have flown thousands of individuals and organizations to educate community leaders, policy-makers, and the media, and to collect scientific data on forests, watersheds, historic landmarks, and the globally significant ecosystems of the Southe

Wind Shear Escape An unplanned abortive maneuver initiated by the pilot in command (PIC) as a result of onboard cockpit systems. Wind shear escapes are characterized by maximum thrust climbs in the low altitude terminal environment until wind shear conditions are no longer detected.

“We are honored to recognize Sean Tucker for his humanitarian efforts to help underprivileged youth through his work with The Bob Hoover Academy. Through his many aviation and humanitarian efforts, Sean has long established himself as a proven leader whose positive attitude encourages others to pursue their passions.” Source: Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO, noting the NBAA's announcement that aviation legend and air show performer Sean D. Tucker has been named the 2018 recipient of the Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership. The award will be presented during the Oct. 16 Day 1 Keynote at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), which runs Oct. 16-18 at the Orange County Conve