Archive for March, 2008
Robert Stevens sent it a question he wanted to get more information about. Here is a copy of his email below.
I've been gathering information about potential planes for a possible purchase. On my short list are the T210 and some model of Bonanza. I had also considered going to a ...
For those who want to get their private pilits license and purchase their own airplane, I figured people would want to know what about the costs of owning airplane. How much is the the airplane and fuel/oil? How much do mechanical inspections cost? How much does it cost ...
I don't think Qantas expect to see Virgin go the wall, but Ansett Mark II is a DOA, and it will take some time for Virgin to build infrastructure in the smaller destinations. It is an opportunity, and QF would be stupid not to try to exploit it. as for ...
Many readers were wanting to learn more about the Boeing Employees Credit Union, specifically people wanted to know if they were eligible to join. I sent out a community email to subscribers and asked for information. David White was the first to respond back and here is what he had ...
A few years ago at a Cessna press conference, someone complained about the high price of the new 172s. A Cessna executive pointed out that the new price was comparable to what they were charging for a 172 when production stopped in '85, adjusted for inflation.
I was surprised that ...
As mentioned on Delta Airlines blog, "In-flight safety videos can be very boring. Trust us, we know!" but do safety videos necessarily have to entertain people? Last I heard, these videos are supposed to help save your life and the lives of others on the airplane. They offer precise instructions ...
A few weeks ago, a near disaster landing took place in Hamburg airport. An inbound Lufthansa Airlines A320 had been cleared to land and was intending to do so while flying through 75 per hour winds. After conducting a crosswind approach, it struck the runway with it’s left wing and ...
The Unites States Air Force (USAF) has decided to go for the KC-30 to update it’s fleet of tanker aircraft. The KC-30 is a variation of EADS´s A330 MRTT, and will be manufactured by Northrop-Grumman on behalf of an agreement signed with EADS / Airbus. It will be equipped with ...
The news of the new Gulfstream G-650 has just ripped a new stream through the Internet. Gulfstream is planning on building the world's fastest civil jet. The Gulfstream G-650 is predicted to fly just under the speed of sound and will cruise around 51,000 feet above sea level.
Currently the fastest ...
Up for sale is a beautiful 1973 Beechcraft Baron B55. The airplane sports very nice avionics which include the King Digital Silver Crown and is IRF certified through 1/08. Dual KY 196 Comms, KNS 80 RNAV/DME and many more state of the art components. Other features of this amazing airplane ...
