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The X-47B UCAS Aerial Refuel

April 22, 2015

First the X-47B UCAS took off from and landed on an aircraft carrier. Now it’s completed an aerial refueling from an Omega KC-707 tanker.

Brian Bauer 4 Comments Drones
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Are Our Cockpits Safe? (Part II)

April 8, 2015 Are Our Cockpits Safe?

As an airline pilot, I take pride in my job and doing it to the best of my ability. When we fail at doing our job, there are consequences. Sometimes View More ›

Jonathan Derden 2 Comments Expert Analysis
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From The Cockpit: VFA-115 “WESTPAC 2014”

April 7, 2015 From The Cockpit: VFA-115 "WESTPAC 2014"

The Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115 (VFA-115) have released the trailer to their 2014 WESTPAC cruise video, and what a stunner it is! Come along for the ride!

Jonathan Derden No Comments Navy
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Is The Ryan PT-22 Recruit A Killer?

April 4, 2015

As I stood ogling its elegant form, an ancient museum docent strolled up behind me and with hushed tones broke my reverie. “Son, that airplane killed more Americans than Messerschmitts did.”

Dr. Joseph Richardson 2 Comments Expert Analysis
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Are Our Cockpits Safe?

April 2, 2015 Airbus A320 Cockput

The importance of the mental well-being of the pilot seems to have been lost on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the airlines.

Jonathan Derden No Comments Expert Analysis
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The North American P-51 Mustang and Lee Lauderback

April 1, 2015 The Horse Whisperer

“Looks like a good day to fly a P-51, eh?” said the pilot up front. “I think any day would be a good day to fly a P-51, sir.”

Scott Wolff 3 Comments Military Aviation
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The Cornfield Bomber

March 30, 2015 The Cornfield Bomber

The world of tactical aviation is filled with all sorts of stories–good, bad, ugly, and otherwise. Here’s one I heard about over the weekend and was pretty astounded by it. View More ›

Scott Wolff 1 Comment Air Force
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Three Scenarios That May Have Caused Germanwings 4U9525 Crash

March 26, 2015

It is organic to the culture of aviation to discuss a mishap. It is part of the natural process of grieving and shock. This is our work place. The most View More ›

Paco Chierici 1 Comment Expert Analysis
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1st Air Force: “We Need Better Radar In Our Jets”

March 23, 2015 We Need Better Radar In Our Jets

“There are threats out there that would be difficult to defeat and defend against with our current sensor suite.”

Scott Wolff No Comments News
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Strike Fighter Shortfall: Are More Super Hornets The Answer?

March 21, 2015

For the purposes of full disclosure, I have a duty to inform you all that I am a U.S. Navy (Reserve) F/A-18 Hornet pilot. And while some may remark of View More ›

Jack Stewart 5 Comments Expert Analysis
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