By zach on Aug 27, 2009 in Aviation History, Aviation art, Military | 0 Comments
For all the vintage military aviation buffs out there I created a new website called AircraftNoseArt.org
“Aircraft Nose Art is an online resource and community where aviation fans can learn about the wonderful stories behind the artwork on military and civilian aircraft.
Military aircraft nose art acted as the superstitious protector during times of war. The nose [...]
By zach on May 29, 2009 in Aerobatics, Aviation History, Aviation humor, Military, Random musings | 0 Comments
The National Air and Space Museum has a wonderful interactive demonstration on the principles of flight called How Things Fly. Don’t forget to get your kids! For a more detailed explaination go here.
WikiHow’s take on How to Land an Airplane in an Emergency.
A huge list of aviation humor.
Fighter-Planes.com is a very informative and entertaining source [...]
By zach on Dec 18, 2008 in Above the atmosphere, Aviation History, Business Aviation, Corporate Aviation, Military | 0 Comments
Happy holidays everyone! I just had to post a little something about NASA putting their Space Shuttle fleet up for sale once the program is over in 2010. The shuttles will cost approximately $42 million plus $6 million for shipping and handling. I imagine that the only interested parties will be science/aviation museums and other [...]
By zach on Oct 21, 2008 in Aviation History, General Aviation | 2 Comments
If I had the money right now I would buy a Cessna 140. It seems like the perfect first airplane and a great one to learn in. I love like the simplicity of the instruments and its classic look. The plane won me over at Oshkosh this year. Read this guys take on them. And [...]
By zach on Aug 7, 2008 in Above the atmosphere, Aerobatics, Aviation History, Business Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Corporate Aviation, Experimental, Flight Training, General Aviation, Humor, Military | 0 Comments
Needless to say Oshkosh was incredible. It was my first time going and I was blown away. I couldn’t believe the number of aircraft that were there in one place. It was overwhelming. I’m not going to write much about it because words can’t express the feelings you experience. Exhilaration is one word that comes [...]
By zach on Mar 23, 2008 in Aviation History, Random musings | 0 Comments
Read Orville and Wilbur Wright’s Flying Machine patent application submitted one hundred five years ago on March 23, 1903. The patent for the flying machine was officially approved on May 22, 1906. I’m no expert on aviation physics by any means but its amazing to me how much of a grasp these fellas [...]
