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A Taylorcraft Reunion

Plane and Pilot

Coordinating schedules and weather took almost six months. Andrews eyes and smile were growing big as we approached the plane in silence. We hop out of the cockpit, and Andrew ties the ship to the tarmac for the night. With 18 gallons of fuel on board burning 4.5 gph, the trip could be made with one stop each way.

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Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life)

Air Facts

On that day, the weather forecast was favorable, with light and variable winds. as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. About 40 minutes into the flight, as I approached the small village of Ga-Motlatla, the first signs of trouble appeared. The landing was rough.

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A Day Trip To Fukuoka Part 2: Skymark Boeing 737-800 Fukuoka to Okinawa

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The view of the tarmac is absolutely breathtaking and you have full view of both the landing and departure of the aircraft. However, do note that the observation deck can be closed due to bad weather. My ride: JA73NT To be able to enjoy such good weather like this during my time in Japan was a blessing. Positive climb, gears up!

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COMBAT VIETNAM: Miracle Mission

Vintage Aviation News

The “towel rail” antenna on its back was part of a retrofitted system that provided all-weather blind navigation capability. Approaching NKP, Dobberfuhl called the tower, declared an emergency, and informed controllers he hoped to “take the barrier.” He descended, following radio directives from a Ground Controlled Approach specialist.

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Joyride on Air Do Boeing 767-300ER : Part 1 HND-CTS

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The view of the tarmac while waiting for my aircraft to arrive. The right side The left side At this point, my aircraft was on final approach. Such beautiful weather on this day. Unlike the weather in Tokyo, it was gloomy at our destination. On final approach into Sapparo's New Chitose Airport! Here comes my ride!

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Flying FireFly Propeller Plane from Kuala Lumpur (Subang) to Singapore (Seletar)!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The weather was not good that day. The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. I checked the weather radar and fortunately for us, the weather was good until evening time. The take off was very noisy!

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

What I like about the interior of the terminals at this airport is they offer good view of the tarmac which allow great opportunity to take good photos of the aircraft. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. The weather wasn't good but at least it wasn't bumpy.