Jan 21, 2019 | Aircraft, Landing |
Though the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ lives on in infamy, these other emergency landings are proof that pilots are regularly capable of heroics. Ten years ago today, Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger and his crew safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to a...
Jul 15, 2016 | Aircraft, Fuel, Landing |
The Sun powered aircraft Solar (Zero fuel plane) Impulse has finished its penultimate flight, landing in Egypt’s capital, Cairo. It took off from the Spanish city of Seville at 04:20 GMT on Monday, taking just over 48 hours to make the trip. The zero fuel plane...
Jul 4, 2016 | Aircraft, Aviation, Landing |
This should have been an easy flight. As scenic trip through the mountains on a gorgeous day. And then this: So how did we get here? Aspen’s a short flight from our home base of Denver Centennial. Driving takes 4 or 5 hours, depending on traffic. Flying only...
Jun 8, 2016 | Aircraft, Landing |
So you think you’re ready to land on grass? Landing on a soft-surfaced runway can be a ton of fun, but requires a few different steps compared to a conventional hard-surfaced landing. Here are a few tips to help you out. 1) The difference between a normal and...
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