Scott Kasprowicz, Co-Pilot Took Off From NYC Thursday
Morning
They're off! Pilot Scott Kasprowicz and co-pilot Steve Sheik
departed New York at approximately 3:00 am Thursday morning in an
attempt to set a new speed record for an around-the-world
helicopter flight; the goal is to complete the trip in under 14
days. The record setting flight -- dubbed "The Grand Adventure" --
is being attempted in Kasprowicz's twin engine stock AgustaWestland
Grand helicopter.
First Recorded Commercial Trip Occurred In St. Petersburg,
FL
The thought of hopping on an airline these days makes many
people cringe. Paying for drinks, paying for your luggage, what's
next? The airlines seem to be nickel and diming passengers to death
in an effort to stay afloat. But what of the first commercial
airline flight in the US?
Aviation enthusiasts find their bounty at airports; even
aviation museums and salvaging companies are often at airports or
close by. However, some aircraft survive on remote locations away
from airports, as part of a restaurant, hotel or even a chicken
coop; these survivors are easily overlooked.
An aircraft navigational instrument coupled with a gyro compass
or similar compass that indicates the direction of a selected
NAVAID and indicates bearing with respect to the heading of the
aircraft.
"All airlines are raising fares and you’ll see
that continue. We’re trying to cover the cost of
transportation. So the first thing we do is increase ticket prices
to cover the cost and reduce the number of flights that are
available."
Source: US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug
Parker, in a recent interview with CNBC justifying his airline's
new policy of charging for everything from checked baggage, to
bottled water onboard all domestic flights.
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