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Col Stapp Endured The Highest G-Forces Ever To Advance Safety
Incredibly, Stapp walked away without any permanent injuries. He suffered temporary blindness for about an hour and was bruised all over. He suffered broken ribs and burns from dust hitting his skin at 600 mph, and his eyes were bleeding a bit.
Stargazer: The Lone Flying L-1011 TriStar - Avgeekery.com
2023年11月22日 · Out of 250 L-1011 airframes ever built, just one remains airworthy as of November 2023. Known as “Stargazer,” the last remaining TriStar spends her days flying some pretty interesting missions.
The SR-71 Blackbird Top Speed: Incredible Records Still Stand
The SR-71 Blackbird top speed set several records during its operational lifetime. On July 28, 1976, it achieved an absolute speed record for a jet-powered, air-breathing aircraft, reaching a staggering 2,193.167 mph. This record, showcasing the …
B-66 Destroyer: The Bomber That Never Actually Dropped a Bomb
The B-66 Helped Define What It Meant to Be a Multi-Role Jet. The Douglas B-66 Destroyer was developed during the early 1950s for the US Air Force as a jet-powered replacement for the World War II-vintage Douglas A-26 Invader, the North American B-45 Tornado, and the Martin B-57 Canberra.Air Force specifications called for the new jet bomber to …
The CANADAIR CL-415 In Action - Avgeekery.com
2024年8月21日 · The Canadair CL-415 plays a vital role in quenching forrest fires. Learn about this fantastic fire fighter and its unique capabilities.
The Story of the de Havilland Canada DHC-7 - avgeekery.com
2024年10月16日 · Robert Waldvogel. Robert G. Waldvogel has spent thirty years working at JFK International and La Guardia airports with the likes of Capitol Air, Midway Airlines, Triangle Aviation Services, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa in Ground Operations and Management.
Unique as a Flamingo, Silver Airways Still Seeks its Niche
The quirky and eccentric Silver Airways faces real questions about its strategy after its latest round of route cuts. The Hollywood, Fla.-based airline, known for its distinctive fuchsia livery, white flamingo logo, and unique routes, is an eccentric player in the U.S. airline industry.
Star Wars Canyon is America's Mach Loop And The Most …
Military aircraft utilize low-level training areas around the world. However, if you’re looking at a picture or watching a video of a United States Navy, Marine Corps, or Air Force aircraft flying not over but between terrain, such as a canyon, valley, hill, or mountain, chances are the image was captured in one of two well-documented and publically accessible places.
The Inside Story How BAe 146 Started the Regional Jet Revolution
2022年4月28日 · The Fascinating Story of How the Last British Airliner Clawed Its Way to Success. Avgeekery contributor Brian Wiklem has released a riveting new book that tells the entire story about the BAe 146. The book tells the story behind the people who designed, built, and flew the original regional jet.