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AviationI fly quite allot! Well at least once a month and more than enough! On this particular occasion I was heading to Singapore after two months in Doha, Qatar and the flight surprisingly turned out to be extremely entertaining indeed. The show of which I became an active participant helped to pass the time and I arrived in Singapore on the quickest flight that I had ever known - the journey just flew past!First a spiel about the plane!
As the new and much acclaimed Airbus and Boeing aircraft...
Some people think that the United States of America is the only nation with Stealth Fighters, Surveillance UAVs and Bombers that the enemy cannot see. But you might be surprised to learn that the British now have stealthy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs and the Chinese also have a Fighter Aircraft, which is largely believed to be heavy on the side of Russian Technology. Chinese spies have also gotten a hold of many of the United States Military Stealth Technology such as the Bombay doors...
Does this sound familiar - the engines roar, you're thrown back into your seat for take-off, and the knuckles on your hands turn white as you grip the armrest for dear life? Air travel has become so integral a part of all our lives that we perhaps sometimes forget just how frightening it can be to many. A fear of flying, or aerophobia, can make any trip by air, for vacation or business, a potential nightmare. Indeed, a recent article in USA Today suggested that a fear of flying "cripples...
One of the most controversial American combat aircraft of the Second World War was the Martin B-26 Marauder. It was primarily used in Europe and was in fact numerically the most important USAAF medium bomber used in that theatre of action. However, on four occasions, investigation boards had met to decide if the development and production of the Marauder should continue.In spite of this, the Marauder survived all attempts to remove it from service. By 1944, the B-26s of the US 9th Air...
There is a whole world out there just waiting for you to visit and explore and the only thing stopping you is your fear of flying.There can be many causes of flying phobia. One thing is for sure, it is a fear we learn from somewhere and not something with which we are born.Do you know what is at the root of your fear of flying? Could it be fear and anxiety about:- Weather and Turbulence- Serviceability of aircraft or the skills of the pilot- Risk of collision, lack of confidence in air...
Consolidated Aircraft won the original contract from the US Army Air Corps in 1939 to build a bomber that could exceed the performance of the B-17. Their prototype, the XB-24 first flew in December 1939. Slightly smaller than the Flying Fortress, it had four 1,200-hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830-65 Twin Wasp turbocharged radial piston engines which enabled it to fly farther with a bigger bomb load than the B-17.Of seven service-test YB-24s, six were sent to the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1940...
We as business people with our executive private jet status symbols are increasingly being squeezed with the rise of the middle and lower classes who also want to buy, charter, or rent executive private jet aircraft.They do this from a low-price manufacturer on the internet, or face to face. Sometimes we think that all private jets are created equal. However, we never seem to realize quite how important a private jet is until we do manage to buy one of our own. This may vary in your case.Suffice...
Recently I got invited by my daughter to visit her and her family in Las Vegas and watch her husband at work. Well..Las Vegas, who could say no to that invite. Under ordinary circumstances that would have been enough. But not this visit!You see my son-in-law Steve goes by another name- Dallas. Steve is Major Steve Horton the #4 slot pilot for the United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Team-The Thunderbirds.The occasion was the Approval show-the very first show of the season but open...
Ever look up at the sky on a beautiful day and wish that you could fly around like a bird? Why not become a certified Sport Pilot then! It's the Federal Aviation Administration's newest certified pilot category, and it is much quicker and less expensive than becoming a certified Private Pilot. There are even many different types of aircraft that you can fly to allow you to get you more of the feeling of actually "flying" like the birds.The Sport Pilot certification came into effect September...
Airline food has long been the scourge of the industry. Literally! With customer expectations low, few expect that the meal they are served onboard an airliner will rise to the level of even a family style restaurant.On the other hand, corporate jet catering is a whole different animal. With delectable entrees, delightful soups, outstanding appetizers and snacks, and the most decadent desserts imaginable, the passenger on a private jet expects [and pays for!] food akin to a five star performance.Not...
Have you considered taking flying lessons? Flying is so fun and it is not as expensive as you might think to learn to fly and then solo a plane. Once you have a few hours under your belt it will seem easy. Yes you have to take some tests and put in some hours taking lessons, but it is well worth it. And indeed, the freedom of becoming a certified private pilot and being able to go anywhere is so much fun.You can take an introductory flight for around one hundred dollars to see if it is...
Finding really cheap airline tickets onlineLooking for a really good deal on flights? Here are some of the best strategies used to find really cheap airline tickets online.1) Really Cheap Airline Tickets: Last minute flightsOften you'll find really cheap airline tickets posted at the last minute. Airline hate having open seats and they will often announce a really cheap airline ticket deal hours or somethings a few days before take-off.2) Really Cheap Airline Tickets: Be FlexibleWhen you're...