Fri.Jan 05, 2024

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What if the Haneda Crash Had Occurred in the US?

Jetwhine

I saw the videos of the raging firestorm engulfing the A-350 on a runway before I heard any of the audio on Tuesday, so I assumed the accident had occurred here in America. From the pictures alone, the loss of life should have been mind-numbing. Considering how many close calls we had last year at major airports in the US, my assumptions were justifiable, some 19 serious near collisions.

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Battery Replacement

Gary's Flight Journal

I ordered a new Concorde battery from SkyGeek on December 21st and it finally arrived on January 4th. I managed to remove the old and replace with the new, having to get these beat up bones to work in the baggage compartment. Getting old ain't for sissies. Next up a short flight for maintenance to have the left main down lock switch replaced. I have all the parts so I'll fly gear down to either N57 New Garden or KGED Delaware Coastal for service, whoever can get me in the quickest.

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My Three Favorite Aviation Adventures

Airline Reporter

I have been running AirlineReporter for over 15 years now and over that time I have been very lucky to experience some pretty rad things and I genuinely treasure all my adventures. Every now and again, someone will ask me which trip was my favorite and often my answers will differ. That said, there are three that consistently stand out. Since I was recently reminiscing about those good times, I figured why not share… #1 – RWANDAIR’S FIRST 737 DELIVERY FLIGHT (September 2011) Rw

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Binge out on these top podcast episodes

Flight Training Central

Have a case of the post-holiday, winter flying blues? We have the cure. Sporty’s Pilot’s Discretion has grown to be one of the top five aviation podcasts on Apple’s charts, with devoted subscribers who listen every two weeks as Sporty’s John Zimmerman interviews some of aviation’s most interesting people. No news or fluff, just thought-provoking conversations.