The First X Plane: Wright Model R
The speedy flyer, nicknamed Baby Grand, was early aviation science in action.
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The speedy flyer, nicknamed Baby Grand, was early aviation science in action.
The number of deaths from COVID-19 in one just one day is as much as 10 times greater than the number of light plane crash fatalities in an entire year. Does that matter?
But the report on wildlife vs. aircraft encounters includes another, somewhat puzzling fact.
Rolls-Royce is developing the motors for the nine-passenger short-haul twin. It could be a natural fit for some U.S. operators, too. Seriously. It really could.
The crash of a Zenith LSA in Missouri shows how multiple factors can come together to create a disastrous outcome.
And why President Biden’s time frame for opening things up, announced last night on primetime TV, might be a little slow for aviation, while still being a good thing for our gatherings.
CDC gives a conditional green light, AOPA/NBAA say ’boo’ to GPS jamming, the old pilot shortage is suddenly new again, and AirVenture says, ’Cool your jets (at least a little),’ to volunteers.
Our Photo of the Week is, once again, not technically a photo. And fair warning, if you hate cute and funny and super smart little kids, then skip right past this one. If not, Delta is the best.
The first atmospheric flight away from Planet Earth is all systems go, but the countdown could be a long one. We have a date that would work nicely, though.
The loss of a single prop blade can ruin your day. But check out how calmly this pilot deals with the emergency and just where he chooses to put down this small homebuilt.