tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24748660380311729292026-04-11T15:16:14.220+08:00Ultralights, civil aviation, military Aviation, and flight sims.RHBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09608302690099402228noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2474866038031172929.post-87604410164816418242014-06-21T09:52:00.000+08:002014-06-21T09:52:19.044+08:00

 Airbus makes Electric Aircraft!  This plane looks like a sailplane with a truncated fuselage, very cool. Imagine taking a peaceful flight, gliding along without much noise or any fuel, effortlessly descending into the airport without a trace of emissions. Sounds like a dream? It is. But one we can imagine in the not-so-distant future. E-Fan, the brainchild of parent

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PAL hosts Beverly Hills reception for new fleet, 777 Manila-LA flight, PH aviation safety upgrade LOS ANGELES, California — Philippine Airlines on June 12 celebrated auspicious events at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel with two hundred attendees from the travel industry, Boeing and GE Aviation officials, government and the Filipino American community eagerly awaiting the announcement of “

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Found this cool scenery for FSX for all you simmers out there. http://appalachianscenery.webs.com/

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Hey guys, I was at NAIA recently and had some time to kill between flights, and as I gazed around the airport from the window at the domestic terminal I spied numerous old aircraft just sitting apparently rotting in the sun. They were mostly old C-47s. It got me thinking, so when i got home I opened Google Earth and looked around NAIA from space  he he. What I discovered were many old

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I woke up this Morning to the sound of multiple propeller driven aircraft flying overhead. To my surprise I looked up and saw the entire contingent of 11-12 Aermacchi SF 260f's flying in a dual formation over Mactan airbase. This was reminiscent of a squadron of WWII fighters flying over, albiet a higher pitch engine sound from the multiple Lycoming O-540 powerplants. I can guess they are part

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Mystery Jets For The Philippines? The Philippines is looking at arming itself for the first time with dedicated fighter jets made outside of the United States, President Benigno Aquino said Wednesday amid a territorial dispute with China. The Philippines last month requested aircraft, patrol boats and radar systems from its US military ally to help it achieve what the government said

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The definition of STOL, can't get any shorter than this! Love the Tundra tires!

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Young pilot makes a nice landing at Baguio, a little high on approach, but a nice job. However, what is that hat he is wearing?

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NEW YORK – The chairman of the Senate subcommittee overseeing aviation said Friday he would recommend holding congressional hearings on aircraft registration after The Associated Press reported the Federal Aviation Administration was missing data on one-third of U.S. planes. "We need to find out why, and how it can be brought back to have a registry that has credibility," said North Dakota

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MANILA, Philippines—If you see military planes flying overhead, don't be alarmed, be proud. The Philippine Air Force on Thursday laughed off fears of an aerial invasion after it was deluged by inquiries about sightings of fighter and trainer planes in Metro Manila skies. PAF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Miguel Ernesto Okol said it was just a dress rehearsal of sorts for Air Force planes

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Kulula is a low-cost South-African airline that doesn't take itself too seriously. Check out their new livery!    

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Here are some cool toys, these would be great in the mountains of Cebu or Negros.HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : Gliders

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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