Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 24, 2025

On March 21, the Intrepid Museum in New York City officially unveiled a new 10,500 square-foot exhibition in the hangar deck of the USS Intrepid (CV-11), featuring a Goodyear-built FG-1D Corsair (Bureau Number 92013) on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum. and have covered the aircraft in other articles HERE and HERE.

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Approach Hangar 116

Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure. Here are some examples of the FAAs guidelines for some airports with parallel approaches. As the swirling air strikes the ground, the vortex is pushed laterally along the surface.

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Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When I arrived at the hangar It was pretty comfortable inside so I didn't bother to preheat. I pulled the power and had only set approach flaps but made a nice landing. I made a nice landing and taxied for the hangar. The original plan was to meet at 8:30 but we pushed it back to 9:15 so we could preheat. Simmons trip.

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Runway Tail Hangar Approach 92

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The familiar yellow Taylorcraft is parked by a galvanized corrugated steel roof shed-style hangar. With the airplane up on blocks and tied down in the hangar, I sent Andrew a photo. Andrews eyes and smile were growing big as we approached the plane in silence. One of the hangars still stands out of line with the modern homes.

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Airplanes Hangar Runway Tarmac 97

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Conditions are IFR, but thats irrelevantD52 lacks instrument approaches. Other recent additions include Hangar 743s TBM Avenger, Lou Horschels F4U Corsair, a B-25, a PBY Catalina, and several P-51 Mustangs. As of this writing, the Geneseo Airfield is cold, windy, and blanketed in wet snow. Among the shows major draws is the Tora!

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Runway Approach Hangar 89

AV Web

MARCH 2, 2025

But last week we may have gotten a glimpse of his general approach to the job when he was asked about his immediate reaction to the incident with the Flexjet Challenger and Southwest 737 at Midway. The answer, if I get one, will give us a clue about how all this will go down for the next few years. I’ll let you know.

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Air Traffic Control Pilot Runway Approach 105

Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 16, 2025

That day at work, he mentioned his excitement to one of the companys pilots, Tom, who responded, Well, I know where theres another onein my hangar. Little did he know that the number would eventually approach 450. Later that day, Dick saw Toms Mustang, marking the beginning of a lifelong mission.

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Pilot Approach Hangar Airlines 119

Inspire

JULY 25, 2024

They mean we are approaching the small town of Fisk, Wisconsin, on the approach to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and are about to complete an epic journey to get to […] The post Rock Your Wings! first appeared on Hangar Flying. To a pilot, the words “rock your wings” are almost sacred.

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Approach Hangar Pilot 98

Inspire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For a newly minted private pilot, the approach to Runway 35 at Sky Acres (44N) in New York looked pretty scary. The runway was somewhat narrow and sloped upward […] The post An Uphill (and Downhill) Struggle first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Rudder Runway Approach Hangar 98

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Later that day, after the aircraft had been brought down to the hangar deck to be replenished, Brown took off from the deck of the Ocean , making the first takeoff of a jet from an aircraft carrier as well. With Brown safely on the deck, the ship’s deckhands came out to greet Lt.

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Jet Pilot Airplanes Flight Deck 98

AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If it is not possible to evacuate the area as a major storm approaches and an aircraft is not normally stored in a hangar, the first suggestion is to arrange temporary hangar space as far in advance as possible.

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Pitot Tube Aileron Lift Hangar 105

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As the centenary of the Second World War approaches, IWM Duxford is embarking on a revitalization project aimed at enhancing visitor experience. Jon White, IWM Head of Conservation, emphasized the magnitude of the task, stating, “There is no one size fits all approach to these movements.

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Hangar Approach 114

Inspire

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Years ago, every young pilot wannabe had to learn and perform the180-degree power-off approach and landing to pass the private pilot checkride. The post A Lost Art: The Power-Off 180 Approach and Landing first appeared on Hangar Flying. It took a bit of practice, but most young pilots mastered the maneuver.

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Approach Checkride Hangar Pilot 40

Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ascent has expanded its capabilities and has begun building two new hangars at its Pinal Air Park (MZJ) location in Arizona to support the B777-300ER modification programme. Ascent has long maintained a quality centric approach to the disassembly process and uses this MRO mentality from when the aircraft lands to the final hull disposal.

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Approach Airplanes Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Are straight-in approaches good or bad? first appeared on Hangar Flying. By Steve Krog, EAA 173799 This piece originally ran in Steves Classic Instructor column in the January 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. This sometimes becomes a hot topic when a pilot has experienced the situation.

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Approach Hangar Pilot 78

Gary's Flight Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2024

I figured I would go shoot an approach or two and then return home for breakfast since my bride was hosting a Women's Club of Ocean Pines luncheon. While on the ground I set up my first approach into Delaware Coastal, the RNAV GPS 4. Once in the air I pointed for the Initial Approach Fix (IAF)ZARVI. Rust stinks!

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Approach Runway Hangar Pilot 80

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

On the final approach to the target, I turned over control of the plane to the bombardier by means of the auto synchronization of the autopilot and the Norden bombsight. This meant on the final approach to the target the bombardier was flying the plane through the bombsight.” 5 and Guroaitei No.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway 111

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 14, 2025

With a 125-horsepower upgrade, this particular Grumman is even quicker, with cruise speeds approaching 120 knots. Reportedly always hangared with all logs, the seller reports that it has no hail damage, corrosion, or debonding of the airframe. The canopy can even be partially opened in flight to introduce fresh air into the cabin.

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Knot Approach Airplanes Hangar 52

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

#image_title Daniel Boyle, GM of Transport at Terrapinn, a global events company organizing World Aviation Festival told AeroTime: “We chose Amsterdam because it is a city that is unique and has diverse approaches to mobility, and has an impressive digital infrastructure.”

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Aviation Technology Airline Airlines Approach 287

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 21, 2024

With that I decided to shoot the GPS 14 approach and continue to monitor. I did a quick approach brief since I was severe VFR today but just wanted to button push while I could. I made a nice landing and taxied back to the hangar. All the gauges were looking perfect, all in the typical position on any of my flights.

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Descent Approach Runway Hangar 94

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When I was abeam with the numbers at my home airport I pulled the power for approach to landing and the engine got really quiet. While restoring the aircraft, Torchia was not alone in his hangar. Torchia said that the best investment of the project was an inflatable paint booth for his hangar.

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Weather Airplanes Tail Hangar 122

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

You stand a pretty good chance of spotting a Stinson 108 at a vintage fly-in, on the ramp at a rural airport, or even peeking out of a neighbor’s hangar at your local field. Today’s Top Pick is a 1947 Stinson 108-2. Even though they are antiques, these handsome, substantial airplanes are not as rare as you might think.

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Turbulence General Aviation Airplanes Pilot 105

AV Web

MAY 5, 2024

My left hand held the keys to my hangar’s door, and my right hand cradled a three-quarter-full cup of airport coffee—the communion drink of drowsy pilots. Frank was walking away, but I wanted to add a few coffee facts to ensure he would never, ever approach me on a ramp again. Every airport has a Frank. Yes, I almost shouted.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Hangar Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 17, 2025

With Cessna 172s and Carbon Cubs approaching the half-million dollar mark, most of us must accept the reality that well be flying airplanes that were built before we were born. It has reportedly been hangared for its entire life, and the condition of the paint and fabric reflect this.

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General Aviation Airplanes Approach Pilot 87

Universal Weather

MARCH 27, 2025

Parking stands are assigned upon approach, and while hangar space is not available , Universal Aviation Trkiye can assist in coordinating extended stays with authorities. For flights with more than 6 hours of enroute time, arrival slot validity remains 20 minutes. Fines may be issued for non-compliance with approved slot times.

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General Aviation Weather Approach Hangar 52

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Typically, 1940s-era aircraft and vintage warbirds require the owner to adopt maintenance as a second hobby, diligently replacing aging parts and regularly sourcing new ones as their machine approaches eighty years of service. This particular example is a two-owner airplane, hangared since new and looks the part.

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True Airspeed Transponder Airplanes Cockpit 97

Photographic Logbook

JUNE 16, 2024

Sounding so stereotypical that it could be stock audio from a Looney Tunes cartoon, that rooster's crowing can often be heard from my hangar throughout the morning. Best Father's Day Ever Back at Sodus, we reconnected with Paula and Steve who are in the adjacent hangar bay. Me and The Bear.

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Airplanes Hangar Approach Runway 94

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

The Professional Approach Unlike those of us in the FAR Part 91 universe, our Part 135 airline pilot colleagues are governed by a strict set of crew duty rules that define the maximum number of hours a pilot can fly in a day, month, or year, and place limits on flight time, duty periods, and required crew rest. This last point is important.

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Pilot VFR On Top Air Traffic Control Weather 95

Fear of Landing

JULY 19, 2024

They were approaching Bankstown when the first call was made on Bankstown Tower frequency. Pilot of VH-MYW : Bankstown …Tower, MYW is approaching the [undecipherable]. Someone claiming to be from Bankstown says the hangar gossip is that the engine failed because he ran out of fuel. The reservoir.

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Runway Pilot Approach Drag 98

Professional Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

and was recently certified for steep-approach operations by the U.S. The G280 is also steep-approach certified and features recent enhancements increasing comfort and safety, including a lower cabin altitude and new exterior LED lights. or 5,600 nm/10,371 km at Mach 0.90. It can connect London to São Paulo at Mach 0.90

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Flight Deck Approach Hangar Pilot 75

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We didn’t have a heated hangar, but our chief instructor pointed out that, if we did, melted water could collect in the control surfaces, waiting to refreeze once the plane left the hangar and put the control surfaces out of balance. That approach was ugly like you read about, but at minimums, the needles were crossed.

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Knot Weather Density Altitude True Airspeed 88

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It had undergone some repair work done after experiencing soot and smoke damage from a fire in a nearby hangar. Hmm, OK, how about the LPV approach? It’s curious to me that we pilots shoot LPV approaches, but ATC doesn’t know what they are. We have to ask for GPS approaches.)

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 80

Photographic Logbook

DECEMBER 29, 2024

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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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Runway Weather Pilot 91

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Taxiing Mexico City Airport We also taxied past the Aeromexico hangar, where there were a bunch of Aeromexico Connect Embraer jets undergoing maintenance. View approaching Miami Airport We couldn’t have had a much more direct approach.

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Approach Descent Runway Airline 113

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Just to be clear, although I avoid flying in “hard” IFR, all of my IFR practice includes approaches to minimums, go-arounds, and holding patterns—just in case. Photo: Ed Wischmeyer] Didn’t make the first turnoff, barely, but was quickly at the hangar to unload the interlocking baggage and enjoy the humid, 92-degree Georgia summer.

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Weather Runway Knot Rudder 74

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The team also managed to fix an old hangar damage from a few years ago, caused by a forklift that had damaged the forward fuselage. However, through collaboration, determination, and a methodical approach, the team at CAF Airbase Georgia is steadily bringing this historic aircraft back to life.

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Tail Approach Hangar 116

Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 16, 2024

Kenny Chan, director of maintenance at Storm Aviation, said: “Focusing our base efforts at our Glasgow-Prestwick hangar is a strategic move to streamline our operations and improve efficiency.

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Hangar Approach 52