Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot and flying in a military jet? Photo via Aero Legends Aero Legends’ mission is to offer customers a chance to relive the flying experiences of Battle of Britain pilots, using authentically restored wartime aircraft, including the legendary Spitfire.

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Jet Pilot Tarmac Runway 111

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Meanwhile the JetBlue A321 ended up having to return to a gate due to the tarmac delay rule. While everyone is patient (well, at least while on frequency Id love to hear the conversation happening in the flight deck between the two JetBlue pilots!), Thats rough. The controller in this situation gave me a good laugh.

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Air Traffic Control Runway Tarmac Flight Deck 86

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Bill was a pilot for Eastern Airlines and he wore a toupee. We hop out of the cockpit, and Andrew ties the ship to the tarmac for the night. The post A Taylorcraft Reunion appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine. Still have Raggmop on the door. Bill would love this. Do you know what that is? I do, Andrew says with a nod.

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Airplanes Hangar Runway Tarmac 98

Aerotime

MAY 14, 2024

A Bangladesh Air Force pilot died after attempting a high-risk ‘Top Gun’ fighter jet stunt in Patenga, Chittagong, on May 9, 2024. Squadron leader Asim Jawad, 32, was performing aileron rolls at low altitude when the fuselage of the Yakovlev Yak-130 he was flying scraped along the tarmac. The aircraft arrived in Bangladesh in 2015.

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Longitudinal Axis Tarmac Aileron Jet 281

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

His body was thrown down onto the tarmac below. After beating the first pilot, the hijackers demanded to be flown to Australia, but Captain Leul Abate told them that there was not enough fuel on board and a stop would be needed to acquire more.

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Cockpit Tarmac Drag Thrust 281

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 17, 2025

Around noontime, we set off for what would be our next near 3 hour journey around the tarmac, again in a series of hold patterns as the flight crew (who were sympathetic to our situation and stayed in touch with regular updates) worked with operations on any variety of routing options to get around this massive weather front.

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Weather Tarmac Runway Airline 84

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2024

Air Force pilot and a lifelong aviation enthusiast, I readily volunteered to go along. Introductions were quickly made, and the pilot, none other than the legendary Bob Hoover , gave us a walk around the plane to familiarize us with the twin-turboprop, high-wing aircraft. I was seated directly behind the renowned pilot.

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Airplanes Runway Pilot Tarmac 98

Ask the Pilot

APRIL 23, 2024

Was this by accident, do you think, or were the authorities at BKK pushing for a sort of tarmac detente? A 767 of El Al, the Israeli carrier, buddy-buddy with an Iran Air 747 at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. I took this photo a decade ago, but the theme couldn’t be more timely.

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Tarmac Airline Airlines 92

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. If your flight is weight-restricted — or canceled — you’re liable to get a dumbed-down synopsis over the gateside loudspeaker or from your pilots.

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Weather Thrust Lift Tarmac 90

Air Facts

JULY 31, 2024

Turbulence and Triumph: Lessons learned about flying (and about life) Air Facts Journal As pilots, each flight teaches us something new—about aviation, about the world, and about ourselves. The air was crisp, and the skies were clear—a pilot’s dream. This humility is a vital attribute for any pilot.

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Turbulence Weather Approach Descent 97

Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

As it was, the pilots never realized their jet was stalling. In the photo below you can see my mother (in pink), my sister (yellow), and my grandmother (gray), climbing the airstairs on the Bermuda tarmac. NTSB investigators would eventually lay most of the blame on faulty maintenance practices, but design flaws played a role as well.

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Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 101

Cranky Flier

JULY 9, 2024

I sat down with CEO Ben Klein — who has a background both as a pilot and in aviation law — to talk about the evolution of Aero at its Van Nuys home. It’s Aero , a company that can probably most easily be described as a more luxurious and much smaller version of JSX. It’s semi-private flying at its best.

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Airplanes Tarmac Jet Airline 162

WayMan

DECEMBER 12, 2024

One of the most crucial tools for pilots operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is the A-TOMATO-FLAMES checklist. At Wayman College of Aeronautics, we train aspiring pilots to master such critical checklists, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. S : Safety Belts Ensures passenger and pilot safety.

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Altimeter Visual Flight Rules Federal Aviation Regulations Tarmac 52

Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 15, 2024

From daring rescues of downed pilots as enemy forces closed in to handling a crazed water buffalo aboard a C-123K transport, seasoned veterans share their unforgettable and extraordinary experiences. But how badly was the pilot wounded? I…I’ve got the field in sight,” the pilot muttered, barely audible. By William B.

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Cockpit Tail Approach Pilot 98

Fear of Landing

MAY 10, 2024

737 Skids Off Tarmac In Senegal An Air Senegal flight left the runway during take-off late on Wednesday night , with flames allegedly engulfing one side of the plane. At least 10 people were injured at Dakar’s Blaise Daigne airport, including the pilot.

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Tarmac Cockpit Weather Cargo 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Cactus Garden allows aviation geeks to view some aircraft at the tarmac. I wonder how the ex- A320 pilots feel about flying this aircraft, switching from the Sidestick to the Yoke it might take some time to get used to. This is the viewing gallery at Terminal 1. This is where my flight was departing. There it is, my ride to Hat Yai!

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Weather Runway Tarmac Cabin Crew 59

Air

MARCH 21, 2025

Airport Slots: The Unsung Heroes Keeping Our Skies Orderly Ever found yourself drumming your fingers on the armrest, staring out at the tarmac, wondering why your flight’s running late ? Pilots and airlines deal with two main kinds: Airport Slots These are allocated directly by the airport authority itself.

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Runway Tarmac Flight Plan Approach 52

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

This tucked-away alcove, right at the end, is a sunny, quiet spot out of range of the loudspeakers, with great views of the tarmac and the skyline beyond. Where we are is Boston, at the south end of the pedestrian bridge connecting terminals A, E, and the central garage, just at the top of the escalator. It’s a perfect little spot.

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Ceiling Tarmac Jet Airlines 124

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The airport tarmac, traffic was very light at that time. So for the pilots to communicate with the cabin crew, they need to do so by the telephone. The pilots were forced to do a go-around due to the inclement weather and finally landed after 1 hr 20 minutes in the air. The overview of the land side, departure hall.

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Weather Tarmac Cabin Crew Runway 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Plane spotting and photography are possible at the international airside as the windows offer unobstructed clear view of the tarmac and you get great views like these photos below. I love to see more female pilots flying out there, you girls rock! Once my ticket was settled, I went back to the airside to grab some food.

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Airline Airlines Runway Tarmac 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

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. Thanks to the pilots for the great landing. At this point we started our descent and we can feel the wind shaking our plane quite a bit especially at a lower altitude.

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

This side of the terminal offers view of the tarmac and if you go up to the food court, you are able to do some photography over there. Once done, I entered the airside of the airport. There are a good number of shops and eateries at the airside. Credit card holders can access this lounge. I can only speculate.

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Cabin Crew Weather Airline Airlines 59

Aerotime

MAY 16, 2024

“When I was hired to be the commander and pilot in the summer of last year, I had made it known that I hoped to find a way to get our airplane painted in the prototype scheme to take America back to the beginning of the story that started 50 years ago,” said Captain Taylor ‘FEMA’ Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot.

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Tarmac Lift Pilot Airplanes 260

Aerotime

MAY 15, 2024

The front of a Delta Air Lines A321neo aircraft burst into flames at Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), prompting full evacuation of all passengers onboard onto the tarmac. When the terminal’s electrical network was plugged into the aircraft, it generated sparks and eventually burst into flames. This then turned into a fireball.

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Tarmac Cockpit Pilot 260

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

The Air India pilots and cabin crew selected to operate the A350, have to undergo crew familisation program before being allowed to operate the aircraft. Well done to the PIC (Pilot-in-command)! A big thank you to the pilots for transporting us there on time. I can enjoy the movie and watch the flight map at the same time.

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Cabin Crew Runway Weather Ceiling 59