Photographic Logbook

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Warrior 481's wheels even sampled five different grass runways in 2024, which is more than usual. Needing to fly two missed approaches at Sodus due to low weather. Leading a WFC trip to Mackinac Island and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It was my first time going missed outside of a training exercise in a decade of being instrument rated.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions 91

Instrument Meteorological Conditions Runway Weather Pilot 91

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 27, 2024

The ferry flight to the museum , tentatively scheduled for August 10th this year, will likely mark the type’s final ever journey skyward under its own power. Transport Canada will do all of the approvals… And then, there might be a practice flight. I’m still waiting to hear about that.”

Ferry Flight 131

Ferry Flight Airplanes Weather Runway 131

Aerotime

JUNE 21, 2024

The last of 33 PBY-4 variants to be rolled out was fitted with amphibious landing gear for the first time, to increase the type’s versatility and enable it to operate from land-based runways. The crew stayed in the lifeboats overnight, as a further rescue attempt was once again hampered by nightfall and poor weather.

Pilot 286

Pilot Tail Ferry Flight Clearance 286

Universal Weather

APRIL 25, 2023

ferry flights aren’t able to use this). LSSG is busy throughout the day, and because there is only one runway, delays are often incurred in bad weather. However, no runway closures are anticipated during the EBACE event as all demo flights will obtain slots via normal channels.

Clearance 52

Clearance Fixed Base Operator Runway Ferry Flight 52

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 12, 2024

The drop zone at an airshow consists of concrete runways and taxiways, expanses of ground between the two that may contain ditches or drainage culverts, landing lights, directional signage, and other obstacles to avoid. In January 2017, it was cleared for a maintenance ferry flight from Frederick to Tulsa.

Cargo 116

Cargo Hangar Ferry Flight Weather 116