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September 17, 2006

Long Island Air Museum In Peril

Cradle (...of Aviation Museum) May Fall

Five months after a last-ditch bailout plan was approved by Nassua County, it appears the Long Island-based Cradle of Aviation Museum is undergoing the museum equivalent of an in-flight emergency... and may plummet out of control in less than two months.  

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The Venerable KC-135 Celebrates 50 Years

Boeing's Original Swept Wing Design Has Aged Well

It's hard to believe the US Military operates 50-year-old aircraft, but they do... every day, 24/7. The KC-135 is the USAF's primary in-flight refueling tanker, and also happens to be one of its most valuable tools -- nobody goes anywhere without gas, and the KC-135 has 30,000 gallons of what everybody needs.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Tips (09.17.06): Bad Attitude: Invulnerability

Aero-Tips!

We've been reviewing what the FAA calls five "hazardous pilot attitudes" -- mindsets that can affect decision-making and lead to mishaps. We've reviewed the anti-authority and impulsive pilot, touching both on the negative and potentially positive outcomes of these personality traits. Today we'll look at the invulnerable pilot.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.17.06)

Aero-Linx!

Similar to our Young Eagles, Faulkes Flying Foundation, located in the United Kingdom, uses low cost glider flights to give youngsters the chance to experience the wonders of flight and encourage their curiosity about aviation for a career.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.17.06): Rodeo

Aero-Terms!

A general fighter sweep over occupied territory. Pilots enjoy the rodeo!

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.17.06)

"The Venga/ARINC Snowbirds' aircraft replacement proposal is truly a WIN - WIN situation for all. Our Hawk-based proposal would not only see the Snowbirds flying newer, safer and better performing aircraft, but at a cost that would not exceed the Snowbirds' current operating budget."

Source: Hirsh Kwinter, president of Venga Aerospace Systems, on his company's joint proposal with ARINC Incorporated to the Canadian government, to lease BAE Systems Hawk jets to replace the fleet of 40-year-old Tutor jets used by the Canadian Snowbirds aerial demonstration team.

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