Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Dick rolled into a steep right bank and pulled his jet around the shoulder of a mountain, expecting to surprise ground troops. Despite burning JP-4 fuel at an enormous rate, the jet blasted through Mach 1 and headed for home supersonically. Could the jet explode at any second? “My Banked 120-degrees, RF-4C No. Above glide slope.

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Cockpit Tail Approach Pilot 98

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

In the meanwhile we were slowly but surely cooking on the 39° hot tarmac while we did not want to drink too much as that might lead to having to find toilet solutions in the next leg of the flights … Two nice fuel guys offered us fresh cold water and we nevertheless took it. Eisenhower (CVN69). Screenshot

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Approach Tarmac Airplanes Cockpit 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The view of the tarmac is absolutely breathtaking and you have full view of both the landing and departure of the aircraft. At this point of time, we were on final approach. Do note that web check-in is not available with this airline, so you need to do it at the airport either by the self service kiosk or the check-in desk.

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Weather Runway Airline Airlines 66

Air

MARCH 21, 2025

Airport Slots: The Unsung Heroes Keeping Our Skies Orderly Ever found yourself drumming your fingers on the armrest, staring out at the tarmac, wondering why your flight’s running late ? No one wants a bumpy ride caused by flying too close behind another jet! But what exactly are these mysterious airport slots?

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Runway Tarmac Flight Plan Turbulence 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

This is the Pokemon Rokon Jet livery. I tried to change my flight to HD19 as it was operated by the Pokemon jet but unfortunately, my ticket which I paid at a promotional fee, doesn't allowed me to change for free and I had to fork out a whopping 30,000 yen to do so. The view of the tarmac while waiting for my aircraft to arrive.

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Runway Final Approach Weather Wide-Body Aircraft 52

Fear of Landing

MAY 31, 2024

I exited the elevator into a foyer with big glass doors which opened automatically as I approached. The gentle warmth of the sun contrasted with the smell of jet fumes as I stepped onto an open-air concrete platform the size of a tennis court with tall acrylic walls on all sides. A jet gathered speed and lifted off.

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Runway Drag Lift Tarmac 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Thanks to him, I was able to enjoy the hotel's breakfast and tarmac view in his room. On final approach to SZB's runway 15. Here we are, my first time in Subang on a jet aircraft. I suppose the capacity of the airport may allow only 1 jet and probably 2 propeller commercial flights to operate around the same time.

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Runway Descent Airline Airlines 52