The Fremont Valley and Indian Wells Valley have been getting smoke from the Ferguson and other fires on the other side of the Sierra Nevada Range.
It was also extremely windy coming back south to Cal City on the 14. I have some pics on my phone that I will post later.
I also had to get pics of the static aircraft at NAWS China Lake.
WE’VE WAITED FOR AT LEAST 60 YEARS TO SEE THESE VIDEOS. THAT’S LONG ENOUGH!
A couple of great videos at the above link!
It was a small show. I was impressed by the way it was run though. The Blue Angels were there for their first show on the road. I have seen them so many times that I spend my time wandering through the static displays.
The Brits and Dutch had their Test F-35s under the canopies on the line.
BTW, I have disabled person plates on my vehicles and I parked about six spaces from the entry control point for ADA and VIP folks.
This is a rather unique story from my point of view. I have been thinking about getting a glider pilot ticket as there are fields in the area that have glider operations, including California City Municipal Airport.
I had never heard of this lady at all. She was an accomplished individual for sure. I thought it was worth a post here. I hope all enjoy it.
The full story is at the link.
14 February 1979: Flying her Grob G102 Astir CS glider from the Black Forest Gliderport, north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sabrina Patricia Jackintell soared to an altitude of 12,637 meters (41,460 feet) over Pikes Peak, setting a Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Record and Soaring Society of America National Record for Absolute Altitude.¹ This record still … Continue reading 14 February 1979 →
I saw some footage of Bob Hoover doing this a long time ago. I wonder if the new generation of fighter pilots in their electric jets could do this in an airplane with cable, linkage and pulley flight control systems?
There was no one like him at all.
A pair of bright yellow and red firefighting planes affectionately known as “super scoopers” landed at the Van Nuys Airport late Saturday afternoon. The aircraft, which Los Angeles County leases fr…
Source: Super Scoopers Arrive in Los Angeles 3 Weeks Early Amid Active Fire Season | KTLA
The best fire fighting aircraft available. Quick turnaround with a pass over a lake or open stretch of river.
I was going through the JetPhotos site and came across these beauties.
Cape Air is also the EAS carrier in Eastern Montana, including my hometown of Havre. These beauties are strictly for Caribbean routes though.
Enjoy!
The boys from Edwards and their new jets are on a det to Mountain Home.
I have been to Mountain Home while doing a PCS back in 79. The room didn’t cost a fortune and I needed to get paid.
Source: F-35As from Edwards test readiness at Mountain Home AFB
America’s second oldest operational aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) is hard at work in the Atlantic training with its escorts and air wing for its next deployment. Part of this training includes executing night operations, just as they would in combat. These photos capture this colorful but dangerous world in awesome detail.
I have worked the Flight Deck on three ships, Independence, Ranger and Kitty Hawk. I was a Fly 1 Blueshirt(Aircraft Handler) and an Elevator Operator/Sound Powered Phone Talker on my first year plus on Independence and in squadrons in the Air Wing of Ranger and The Hawk.
The first time I went up on deck at the age of 19, I was absolutely terrified. One learns to keep one’s head on a swivel. I still have a few scars left on me from a bounce down the deck when I didn’t turn fast enough.
Source: These Stunning Photos Capture Night Ops Aboard The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
After four years of planning and preparation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intentionally crashed a Boeing 720 airliner to test an experimental fuel additive intended to reduce post-crash fires, and to assess passenger survivability. An anti-misting agent was added to standard commercial JP-5 jet fuel to create AMK, or “Anti-Misting … Continue reading 1 December 1984 →
The full article with pictures is at the link………………………….
I came across this website http://www.aviation-history.com/index.html
It has short narratives on a myriad of aircraft and I was definitely interested.
First Up: Hawker Hurricane, which was instrumental in the RAF winning the Battle of Britain.
I figured it may be of interest to some…………………….so here it goes……….
“The early history of the Hurricane is an interesting parallel in many ways with that of theSupermarine Spitfire in with which it was to form an immortal partnership. While the Spitfire was an entirely new concept based on specialized experience, the Hurricane was the logical outcome of a long line of fighting aircraft. Although the two airplanes broadly met the same requirements, they represented entirely different approaches to the same problem. The two approaches were reflected to an interesting degree in their respective appearances; the Hurricane workmanlike, rugged and sturdy, the Spitfire slender and ballerina-like. One was the studied application of experience, the other a stroke of genius.”
The rest of the piece is at the following link. Please read and enjoy.
Found while surfing the net. This spotting location for Los Angeles International Airport is equipped with a large grass space and an IN-N-OUT Burger………………………..what’s not to like!
Say what you will about The Aviationist but David Cenciotti does come up with some real gems from time to time. These are two of the most beautiful fighters ever built………………………just my humble(or not so humble) opinion.
Both planes represent important part of Fleet Air Arm (FAA), the branch of the British Royal Navy responsible for the operation of naval aircraft: the Supermarine Seafire was a naval version of the Supermarine Spitfire adapted for operation from aircraft carriers that flew from 1942 to 1950s; the de Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen was a twin boom, twin-engined two-seat carrier-based fleet defence fighter that served from 1959 into the 1970s.
Super Cool air-to-air images of the world’s sole flying examples of Sea Vixen and Seafire.
Home today due to a back that is cramping up and generally making life a bit unbearable.
I did some surfing and decided to check theBrigade. Positive results were obtained.
Two samples are provided to pique your interest………Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force.
Hit the link and have a look at the Canadian Forces!
(2) Photos of Canadian Military for 2015 Canada Day : theBRIGADE.
Among The Joshua Trees 