Aviation Philippines

Boracay Runway Problems

2009-07-20T21:13:00.001+08:00

MANILA, Philippines - Hundreds of passengers of Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Zest Air, especially those on their way back to Manila after a weekend on the white sand beaches of Boracay, were stranded overnight when a runway problem caused the closure of the Kalibo airport yesterday afternoon.The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) to all three

Jet Flyby wow!

2009-07-15T20:41:00.002+08:00

How would you like to live at this apartment building. Exciting to say the least. A Navy jet from the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia passes an apartment building during tactical demonstration flyover as part of the 2009 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Detroit Gold Cup race, Sunday July 12, 2009 along the Detroit River in Detroit.

Cebu Pacific Engine Deal to GE

2009-06-20T09:56:00.000+08:00

GE Aviation, its subsidiaries and joint ventures, have announced more than $4.2 billion in orders so far during the International Paris Air Show in France, including agreements for its maintenance, repair and overhaul services.The air show, held from June 15-21 at the Paris-Le Bourget Airport, is an opportunity for aerospace firms to show off their products and make deals.GE Aviation’s announced

Pilot Dies on Continental Flight

2009-06-19T06:38:00.002+08:00

By ADAM GOLDMAN and VICTOR EPSTEIN, Associated Press Writers Adam Goldman And Victor Epstein, Associated Press Writers "NEWARK, N.J. – The only inkling passengers had that something was wrong on the Continental Airlines flight over the Atlantic Ocean was when an announcement came over the loudspeaker asking if there was a doctor on board.Otherwise, flight attendants continued to serve snacks.

Hawk Attacks Model Aircraft

2009-06-17T10:46:00.002+08:00

Here is something you don't see everyday, a raptor chasing a model plane. I would guess there was a nesting pair nearby as you can see another hawk in one frame. I really don't think it was intended, but not a good thing to play tag with a bird.

Idonesian Dog On Runway Mishap

2009-06-17T10:36:00.005+08:00

Here is an interesting mishap this week in Indonesia, The dog crossing the runway may not have contributed to the mishap. My theory is that he hydroplaned upon hitting the water on the runway, losing the ability to steer the aircraft. Maybe he tried to avert the dog and the decreased loading on the left gear increased the likelihood of hydroplaning. What do you think?

Idonesian og on runway mishap

2009-06-17T10:36:00.000+08:00

Missed approach at Mactan

2009-05-30T17:35:00.003+08:00

Just happened to look out the window at work last Friday May 29th and saw what looked like a missed approach to runway 22 at Mactan Airport. It was a heavy rainstorm so I couldn't make out the airline markings. The noise was what first alerted me as I glanced out the window I could see the passenger jet, a big one, possibly an A-330, veer off the approach and make a go around to maybe land at

Installing CumulusX! And Sim_probe In FSX

2009-05-17T17:19:00.004+08:00

In a previous post I wrote that two add on modules for Microsoft Flight Simulator X can indeed make it a very decent full scale soaring simulator. I also mentioned that it was a little difficult to get both add ons up and running smoothly, and promised to write another blog post on how to do it. Well finally here it is!Peter Lürkens and CumulusX!CumulusX! creates thermal lift with appropriate

Mentoring Aviation, Planting The Seed

2009-05-09T10:00:00.005+08:00

Men and boys who follow aviation and are engulfed and addicted to many or all of its aspects generally can trace their interest to an adult in their early life. This is not meant to be a sexist remark that excludes women from aviation, I have met Patty Wagsstaff, and she would offer an argument. But aviation has traditionally been the bastion of men and boys for much of its history.The

Dauin Diving

2009-05-02T12:26:00.003+08:00

Where and what is Dauin? Dauin is a remarkable dive destination within an hours flight from Manila. Both Cebu Pacific and PAL have daily flights to Dumaguete which is only 12 K north of Dauin. Located in Negros Oriental, it offers an unprecidented sample of rural Philippine life and culture.Dauin is a low-profile tourist destination where scenic spots abound but has a sheltered laid back ambiance

Australia Philippines Expand Air Links

2009-04-26T10:59:00.000+08:00

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines and Australia have agreed to new air service arrangements, opening the way for expanded services on routes between the two countries, the Australian Embassy in Manila disclosed. Under the new arrangements, Australian and Philippine airlines are now able to offer up to 4,000 seats each way per week between major Australian destinations (Brisbane, Melbourne,

One Runway, Many Problems at NAIA

2009-04-21T13:25:00.001+08:00

IT is well that Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Alfonso Cusi has given “additional guidance” to the Naia Time Slotting Committee to give priority to review the scheduling of small-aircraft flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), in light of recurring problems of runway congestion that aggravate an already problematic situation for aviation in

Chemtrad plane found

2009-04-18T19:47:00.000+08:00

Officials say the wreckage of a light plane that had been missing for two weeks has been found in a northern Philippine jungle and that none of the seven Filipinos on board survived.Regional police commander Chief Superintendent Roberto Damian says searchers found the 10-seater BN Islander on Tuesday on a thickly forested mountain outside Baggao township in Cagayan province.The plane, owned by

FSX vs: X-Plane 9

2009-04-16T15:52:00.009+08:00

This not a comparison per se. Both FSX and X-plane 9 are excellent flight simulators worthy of anyone's attention. Consider that Microsoft FSX is an effort of a large team of the best programmers money can buy, and X-Plane has its humble beginnings in the mind of one dedicated man, Austin Meyer, and you might guess my bias. That said, I use FSX at least as much as I use X-Plane simply because of

Cebu Pacific to Roxas

2009-04-09T12:58:00.000+08:00

MANILA, Philippines - Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific Air, Inc. becomes the first and only airline operating a direct service between Cebu and Roxas starting May 2, it said in a statement.Through a promotional "Go Lite" fare of P488 all-in, Cebu Pacific said the seat sale will run from April 4 to 9. It is nonrefundable and valid for travel from May 2 to July 31, 2009.“Our Cebu-Roxas service will

Civil Aviation pressed to restore US confidence

2009-03-07T19:52:00.003+09:00

Stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry on Friday want to know if the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has made any move to restore US confidence in Philippine air carriers. This developed after the United States’ Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)

The Coolest Build And Fly Mini Sim by Red Bull

2009-02-20T23:49:00.002+09:00

This has got to be the coolest flash game for airplanes out there. you can design and fly your own plane. fly the Red Bull course or splash in the water.

Jungle Crash Land Game

2009-02-17T13:52:00.010+09:00

Here is an addicting little game I just had to share with everyone, hope you enjoy flying through the jungle, but please don't crash land your plane!Right click link below and open in new tab or window. JUNGLE CRASH LAND GAME

airline losses hit 800 million

2009-02-05T07:53:00.001+09:00

Losses of airline companies hit $800M in Q4, says IATA reportLOSSES OF airlines around the world reached $800 million in the last quarter of 2008, and full-year losses had likely hit $5 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a report.The IATA, which represents 90% of the world’s airlines, also said stock prices of airline companies had plunged further this month, as

Making FSX a Decent Soaring Simulator

2009-01-27T19:35:00.005+09:00

Microsoft Flight Simulator 10 is a powerful flight Sim. With its decided bias towards commercial aircraft and civilian power planes, it rather neglects the soaring enthusiast with its one sailplane offering. The stock Dg 800S is a decent flying sailplane with realistic flexing wings, however the thermal modeling in FSX is rather unrealistic and thermals are sparse. The aerotowing is completely

25 injured in air crash Philippines

2009-01-13T18:52:00.000+09:00

MANILA, Philippines: A turboprop plane landed short of the runway then struck a concrete wall at an airport in the central Philippines on Sunday, injuring 25 crew members and passengers, including foreign tourists, officials said.The accident led to a five-hour closure of the Caticlan airport in Aklan province and forced the diversion or cancellation of several flights, airport officials said.An

Amateurs Win ARCAA UAV Competition Flying 30-Year-Old R/C Kit

2008-10-27T08:46:00.000+09:00

Sun, 26 Oct '08"Team Telemaster" Bests Engineering Students' EntriesAaron Donaldson and Simeon O'Neill entered and won the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation 2008 UAV Outback Rescue Challenge in Queensland, Australia last month with a Hobby-Lobby Senior Telemaster kit purchased over 30 years ago by Aaron's dad. Converted from gas- to electric-power, Team Telemaster's plane

Cebu Pacific Buys Aircraft

2008-09-27T11:16:00.000+08:00

Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its third new ATR 72-500 turbo-prop aircraft from Toulouse, France.The aircraft will be based in the airline's Cebu hub in the Philippines to support further expansion. Cebu Pacific has ordered up to 18 new ATR aircraft as part of its overall domestic operations expansion.Cebu Pacific has the youngest fleet of aircraft in the

U.S. to aid C-130 search

2008-09-01T07:36:00.000+08:00

A US Navy vessel was steaming to the southern Philippines Friday to help locate the wreckage of a Filipino military transport plane that crashed at sea, the Asian country's air force chief said.The oceanographic survey ship USNS John McDonnell is set to arrive in the Davao Gulf on Saturday, five days after the C-130 went down killing all nine people on board, said Lt. Gen. Pedrito Cadungog."The