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Combat Spitfire MH415 Joins Germany’s Flying Legends

Vintage Aviation News

However, once the issue was resolved, Frdric Vormezeele undertook the challenging ferry flight from Brasschaat, Belgium, to Siegerland. Frdric Vormezeele fires up Spitfire MH415 Though the skies were clear, strong winds made the approach uncertain for hours.

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Reflection 2024: A Grassroots Year

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Needing to fly two missed approaches at Sodus due to low weather. Unusual experiences in 2024 included: A partial engine failure and emergency landing over Keene, NH. Sharing the airspace with Air Force One for the first time (that I know of). For years, Rochester was my planned diversion airport.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning

Vintage Aviation News

Upon retracting the flaps, the vibration stopped, but when Kelsey came in to make his landing approach, he would have to land without the use of his flaps. Immediately after takeoff, Kelsey felt severe vibrations in the aircraft and saw that the flaps were freely flapping in the slipstream.

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Region Outlook: Observations of the BEER MRO market

Aviation Bussiness News

“On the other hand, high demand for flights and lease extensions will also impact the loading of MROs during the summer season,” Duglas adds. Though our (Baltic) region presents similar proclivity, each MRO might take a different approach to the situation. Therefore, the approach among MROs might become standard as well,” she explains.

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Unlocking Borders: The Critical Role of Landing Permits in Global Air Travel

Flightworx

Flightworx Aviation , with its expertise in flight planning, overflight and landing permits, fuel comparisons, commercial operations, and ferry flight & delivery, emerges as a pivotal ally for dispatch teams and crew members. This mandates a nuanced and culturally aware approach to navigating diverse landscapes effectively.

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Albinati Aeronautics

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Albinati recalls that, during this time, management companies would occasionally approach the company to offer their services. In 1992, he started work for Transairco, a Beechcraft dealership, as an assistant aircraft salesman and demo/ferry pilot. In Oct 1990, the Challenger was sold, and Albinati left the company soon after.

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Rare C-49 ‘WildKat’ Makes First Appearance at Reading World War II Weekend [NEEDS PHOTO SWAP]

Vintage Aviation News

In January 2017, it was cleared for a maintenance ferry flight from Frederick to Tulsa. As WildKat approached for the first jump pass, the winds suddenly picked up and exceeded safety limits. WildKat made another approach and, once again, the jump was aborted to the audience’s disappointment.

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