The Evolution of Engine Starting: From Hand-Propping to Button Pushing
For many of us, our first understanding on how to start an airplane was when Bugs Bunny started the engines of the “World’s Largest Airplane” in Hare Lift (FF to 2:04). With a simple push of a button, all of the radial en...
Harrowing Accident Exposes Hudson River Corridor’s Flaws—and Beauty
A pilot explores the history of aviation accidents over the Hudson River corridor and the rarity of mid-air collisions.
Airbus Fears A350 Delays Following Boeing Battery Issues
European aircraft maker Airbus is wary that problems which have grounded rival Boeing's 787 could also delay the launch of the A350.
Plane Of Note: Southern Air Boeing 777 Freighter Performs Low Pass and Wing Wave on Delivery Takeoff
Departing from Paine Field in Washington on its delivery flight to LAX, the new plane performed a low-pass and a wing wave.
2007 Floyd Bennett Field Fly-In
For a short time this past weekend, the sights and sounds of yesteryear returned to Floyd Bennett Field as fabric covered biplanes adorned the flight line, and the sound of radial engines filled the air at the annual Floyd Benn...