Aviation Scoop

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a move aimed at enhancing travel options and connectivity, IndiGo has announced the launch of new flight connections effective from August 21, 2023. The airline is set to bridge the gap between key cities, fostering convenience for both leisure and business travellers. Also Read: IndiGo Announces New Mumbai-Durgapur Flight and Increased Frequencies on Various Routes Seamless Travel Options The new routes include connections between Indore-Rajkot, Indore-Surat, Rajkot-Udaipur, and Udaipur-Sura

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Ask Captain Lim

AUGUST 11, 2023

A British Airways Concorde in 1985 Photo Credit: Eduard Marmet ( [link] ) Is it safe for planes to take off with blown tires? This really depends on the type of aircraft, the speed when the blowout occurs and the consequential damages. While such incidents are rare, cases of planes successfully taking off and landing after blown tires are not unheard of, with the exception of one tragic Concorde accident.

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Aeroclass Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Airline sponsorships, especially those in sports, have become commonplace. The world’s leading airlines, due to their sports and airline sponsorships, prominently display their logos at major sports events, with clubs spanning various sports disciplines. Football, especially, is a sport where aviation and sports come together seamlessly. Being the most-watched sport globally, football provides unmatched brand visibility for airlines with an international footprint.

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Think Aviation

AUGUST 8, 2023

Advisory Circulars are produced by the FAA, and they contain an amazing amount of useful information. Advisory Circulars aren't regulatory or binding. This is a common misperception.

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Universal Weather

AUGUST 8, 2023

For more information on Singapore airports, visit our destination guides: Singapore Destination Guide From 15th to 17th September 2023, the world of motorsport will turn its gaze towards Singapore, as the city-state hosts its iconic Formula 1 Grand Prix. As a business aviation operator, the event will bring unique operational challenges due to an expected influx of private jets to Singapore.

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CockPit Conversation

AUGUST 11, 2023

Step Two of the nine steps of being able to defer something is ensuring it can actually be deferred. If it's a stain on the carpet, it can be deferred. But remember than in order to defer something, it first needs to be reported as a defect. In Canada, that is referred to as "snagging." Like "I snagged the landing light." And the result is a snag. "Talk to maintenance about the wording before you put the snag in the journey log.

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Inspire

AUGUST 10, 2023

Most people arrive at Oshkosh by airplane or car. But Ed Strohmaier isn’t most people. Ed, of Schleiden, Germany, arrived at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh after cycling from New York. The post Biking to AirVenture from New York first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 10, 2023

In December 2020, I made three big life decisions. I decided to retire, I sold my Velocity (I really liked that aircraft but did not build it), and I decided to build my own experimental aircraft. The post Southern Indiana Sonex Builders first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 10, 2023

William Arthur Hasenfus, EAA 98556, was awarded the FAA’s Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in a surprise ceremony at the Appleton International Airport in Appleton, Wisconsin, on January 17, 2023. The post Longtime EAA Member Presented with Master Pilot Award first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 10, 2023

14-year-old Bo Bollinger from Groveland, Florida, first met his hero Clarence “Bud” Anderson back in 2019, and with the help of his dad and grandma, was able to come back again to meet Bud on Tuesday, July 25, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023! The post Growing Artist Meets Hero Again first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 10, 2023

Jim Bede began development of his Micro homebuilt aircraft concept in the late 1960s, which eventually emerged as the BD-5. While the BD-5’s fighter-like looks and projected low cost made the design attractive, numerous technical and financial challenges dogged the type. The post EAA’s Attic — BD-5 Wind Tunnel Model first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 10, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Vic Syracuse discusses his first flights in the Hummingbird helicopter he recently built. The post Helicopter First Flights first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Photographic Logbook

AUGUST 5, 2023

A Full Decade of SurnameFest SurnameFest 2023 in Blue Ridge, GA. Photo by Nate via UAS! How do you stay connected when your family is scattered across the country? Weekly Zoom meetings are an option. A concerted effort to accomplish in-person visits is another. Kristy's family has pursued both approaches, with the latter epitomized by the annual "SurnameFest" gathering (name changed to protect the whimsical).

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