49 Lost In April 21, 1958 Accident Involving DC-7, USAF
Jet
As Robert Darmody boarded a United Airlines DC-7 on the
morning of April 21, 1958, I imagine his thoughts were on
leaving his family behind in California, as he left to set up their
new home in Omaha, NE. Alas, Darmody -- my maternal
grandfather -- and the 46 other persons onboard United 736 never
made it to their destinations.
The Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company and Museum of Pioneer
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Wing of relatively deep, flat-topped profile generating lift across
the upper surface instead of concentrated close behind the
leading-edge. Allows an airplane to cruise efficiently near Mach
1.
"We literally turn pilots' upside-down in real airplanes
in order to give them the confidence to fix the problem without the
panic..."
Source: Torgoen Academy of Flight Safety's
Spencer Suderman, chief flight instructor and air show pilot,
discussing a new unusual attitude training program, recently
introduced. The academy's curriculum will deliver specialized
flight training to both private and commercial pilots that will
increase aviation safety by teaching pilots essential recovery and
survival skills not normally offered in either primary or advanced
flight training.
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