Project Tom-Tom

Project Tom-Tom was originated by the United States Air Force’s Strategic Air Command as a way to provide its long range heavy bomber fleets with a fighter umbrella by towing them on semi-fixed wing links. The concept of the MX-1018, the programs official call-sign, was devised from the FICO (Fighter Conveyor) system. A program initiated by the US Air Force in the 1950s to test the feasibility... 

Blackburn B.32 - Big Daddy Never Made It Off The Drawing Board

Many aircraft designs never made it as far as the production stage. But that does not mean that they did not contribute to furthering the development of the industry. Such was the case of the Blackburn B.32 flying boat. Until the late 1940s, many air forces around the world still viewed the flying boat as an instrumental part of their force structure. The same applied to the civilian sector where the... 

A Plane With No Name

Convair’s B-36 long range bomber is well recognized by many attributes. It was America’s first true intercontinental heavy bombing platform and the Strategic Air Command’s initial deterrence weapon. Although its service life of just 10 operational years (1949 to 1959) was short in comparison to other aircrafts conceived during the same time, such as the U-2, SR-71 and B-52, which... 

Private Celebrity Jet Planes

It seems like today the latest craze is to travel by private jet charter. Most celebrities do it, in fact a lot of them even own their own planes. People typically assume that ‘normal’ people can’t afford it but it can actually work out cheaper than normal flying, especially for businesses. Tom Cruise reportedly owns three private jets so it’s unlikely he will ever be stuck... 

Germany’s Air Assault On England - 1914

“Nobody said it will be easy, but I think that this (bombing) campaign can shorten the ground war to a minimum. In fact, there’s a good enough chance that Britain’s public would rise and force its government to the negotiating table”, said a boastful Paul Behncke, Deputy Chief (Konteradmiral) of the German Imperial Navy Staff and one of the most ardent proponents for a saturated... 

What is the Safest Way to Travel? - Planes, Trains or Automobiles

The means that you use for travelling depend on several factors - one of which is safety. However, there are many other things one considers before travelling. The most important among these are the travel budget and also where you want to travel. In case of travelling within the city, trains and automobiles are used. However if you want to go to another city or country, you have the choice of travelling... 

Argentinian Air Operations: Guided Missiles

Just days after the American and British forces broke through the German defenses at Normandy, foreshadowing the end of Nazi rule over the European Continent, much of that country’s top technical personnel began to filter out in hopes of escaping the ever closing circle. Most were captured by the Western Allies (United States and Great Britain); others were ‘recruited’ by the Soviet... 

Autopsy Reveals: Pilot Who Flew Plane Into IRS Building Was “Pulverized”

Autopsy Reveals: Pilot Who Flew Plane Into IRS Building Was “Pulverized” An autopsy report shows that the Austin man who flew his small plane into the side of a building that housed IRS offices was “pulverized” in the fiery crash. Read more on KWTX-TV Waco  Read More →

Pilot Training Types And Requirements

Flight schools are places where students get the direction of flight using certified and specialized instructors. These schools train students for the aviation industry. Students come into these schools to make their careers as pilots. The aviation sector is booming if schools are driving demand. Most young people come to these schools to convert their dreams into reality. The flight schools offer... 

I’m An Alien, Let Me Fly The Plane

‘I’m an alien, let me fly the plane’ A passenger was arrested lately for banging on the cockpit door of a flight claiming to be an alien and requesting to fly the plane. The flight was diverted to the nearest airport where the man was arrested. Even after testing, it was discovered that the person was not under the influence to anything, very odd! Read more on News.com.au Travel  Read More →

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