Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

To align its appearance with a B-17F model, modifications were made, including the removal of the chin turret and changes to the tail turret. Photo via Scott Thompson. However, this requires significant restoration work and updates to bring the aircraft back to safe operational standards.

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Annual Inspection Airplanes Tail Pilot 131

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You may lust after a vintage Beech Staggerwing , but a radial-engine tail-wheel airplane with unique quirks will need to be approached with a careful transition. Beech’s best four-seater value is the straight-tail F33A, produced through 1994. In a more practical sense, make sure you’re able to safely fly your dream aircraft.

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Airplanes Knot Annual Inspection Tail 52

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 11, 2025

The 4th flew AC -47s from bases like Na Tranh, Bien Thuy, and Da Nang, and all of those aircraft carried a two-character alpha tail code on the tail, with a three-digit numeric underneath. The veterans were clear in their opinion: the OS tail code did not resonate with them.

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Annual Inspection Tail Cargo 111

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

I landed at Cessna’s field and stayed for two •days while the airplane got its annual inspection. I lucked out to El Paso with a slight tail wind that got me down there in nice style. One of the pleasant things I find flying privately is the gas stop.

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Weather Airplanes Lift Pilot 75

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to CAA documents, the aircraft was modified with a 300hp engine and a Hamilton-Standard propeller, underwent weight-and-balance checks and an annual inspection. After the war, the aircraft passed through a few more owners, such as North Country Airways of Saranock Lake, NY before being acquired by Jack Baird of Marshall, MI.

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Firewall Airplanes Hangar Tail 98