Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The contract for building Stipa’s design was given to Caproni in 1932, as the Italian government was seeking ways to showcase Italian aviation technology. Additionally, the aircraft had low, fixed, spatted main landing gear and a tailwheel with twin open cockpits.

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Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 86

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Airlines have shifted their focus toward getting pilots into the cockpit faster, with less emphasis on formal education. Instead of being grounded by circumstances, your education can help you pivot and stay connected to aviation in other meaningful and fulfilling ways. They offer courses that lead directly to the cockpit.

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Pilot Cockpit Approach Airline 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

The cockpit of the F-15 is furnished with cutting-edge flight instruments and avionics, delivering essential flight information compiled from assorted sensors and systems to the pilots. The F-15’s vertical takeoff capabilities are a blend of raw power, advanced technology, and meticulous design.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This unique design allowed the F-14 to maintain exceptional maneuverability and stability at both high and low speeds, making it a formidable opponent in dogfights and a reliable platform for carrier operations. New threats and advancements in aviation technology rendered the F-14 less relevant in the evolving combat environment.

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Thrust Aviation Technology Cockpit Pilot 96