Published by Michael March 4th, 2010
in Aviation History and Miscellaneous.
74 years ago, on March 4, 1936 the German Hindenburg airship accomplished its first flight.
The airship flew from March 1936 until destroyed by fire 14 months later on May 6, 1937, at the end of the first North American transatlantic journey while landing at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, New Jersey.
The Hindenburg (LZ-129) and its sister ship (LZ-130) are the longest flying machines of any kind, as well as the largest airships ever built.
At http://www.airships.net/hindenburg you’ll find very interesting and the most complete historic information about this airship! This great website features many photos as well as sections of special interest to pilots such as flight procedures, flight instruments and navigation.
Published by Michael January 27th, 2010
in Videos and Miscellaneous.
Almost one year after the famous US Airways 1549 New York Hudson River emergency landing, Airbus A320-214 N106US (S/N 1044) was put on auction recently. The auction closes March 27 and is open to the general public. Bids can be submitted online. The wreckage is currently stored in Kearny, NJ - wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizers have been separated from the fuselage, the engines are not included in the sale.
Photos
Link to auction:
http://www.aigaviation.com/aviationsalvage/salvagedetail.aspx?faano=N106US
Photos: aigaviation.com
Published by Michael December 24th, 2009
in Miscellaneous.
Dear fellow aviation enthusiasts,
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous year 2010!
Published by Michael December 10th, 2009
in Funny, Miscellaneous and Reviews.
You’re looking for something to surprise a fellow aviation enthusiast or maybe even for yourself? Well, I’ve found the perfect gift!
Aviation humor and cartoon books from aviation-humor.com!
Each book contains brilliant cartoons, stories and anecdotes from the fantastic world of aviation. Some of the stories may have really happened, some just picture funny situations that, in some way, you may encounter everyday in aviation industry.
All of these books are created and published by two dutch ex Air Force officers. One was also flying as a captain for KLM. They started publishing their first book already in 1982, achieving great success worldwide!
These books are so much fun to read! Here are some examples of what you’ll get:
After a lengthy delay at the gate while waiting to depart, the Captain finally came on the PA system and announced: “I’m sorry for the delay, but the machine that smashes your baggage and removes the handles is broken, so the ground crew is having to do it all by hand today!”
A light twin had just landed on Runway 29. Missing the last turnoff onto Taxiway Delta, the pilot started to turn left onto Golf when the controller spoke up:
Tower: “N1234, that taxiway is approved for single-engine use only.”
N1234: “That’s okay, I’ll just shut down one engine.”
These books are a must-have for every aviation enthusiast and perfect gifts for Christmas or Birthdays!
Just head for aviation-humor.com and have a look for yourself!
Cartoons by aviation-humor.com
Published by Michael December 3rd, 2009
in Miscellaneous and Reviews.
I came across a new website offering great aircraft cockpit videos for purchase. Aviafilms.com provides various videos from Boeing 737 to Cessna 152 and even some rare cockpit action like amazing aerobatics in a LET L13 glider or a 737EFIS full motion simulator.
I purchased their newest video “The B737 Cockpit vs. Simulator + Bonus: Special New Video“. That’s one video with 43 minutes + a nice 8 minute bonus video and about 10 photos including some wallpapers for just $14.95! The whole package comes as a handy download.
The videos are of good quality in a resolution of 1024×576 pixel and stereo sound.
The main video features two legs in a Boeing 737-300 Classic cockpit including startup preparation, walk around, departures, approaches and landings. Every second of the video you’ll get the full cockpit action since the videographer always focuses on the used switches and important instruments. Also included is a Boeing 737 EFIS simulator flight doing cross wind approaches and landings + some crazy aerobatics. Did you ever want to see a 737 doing loops and barrel rolls? Cockpit view? That’s your chance!
The bonus video features a winterly visual B737 landing and aerobatics in a Czech LET L-13 Blanik, including winch launch and landing - of course all from cockpit view.
There’re many more great videos on offer. Just have a look for yourself at http://www.aviafilms.com
Published by Michael September 16th, 2009
in Miscellaneous.
I’ll be off till the end of next week.
This means that I won’t post any new articles or approve new commentators during that time.
Just in case you wonder why this place isn’t updated as often as you’re used to! 
Published by Michael June 3rd, 2009
in Funny and Miscellaneous.
A guy named Mark Malkoff recently just started a crazy journey. He’s traveling across the US, continually being on a plane for one month, only getting off to change to a different plane at an airport. During the whole trip he’ll solely be flying with AirTran.
You can follow his journey on Twitter and markonairtran.com
Mark Malkoff is already known for living in an Ikea store for a week.
Published by Michael May 13th, 2009
in Miscellaneous.
Dear fellow aviation enthusiasts, for the next 2 weeks I’ll be gone on vacation. I’ll be going with Skytrax Airline of the Year to Skytrax Airport of the Year 2008 (and probably 2009).
Sorry, but during that time I won’t publish new articles and no new commentators will be approved. I also won’t reply to your e-mails till I’m back.
Unfortunately, according to turbulenceforecast.com the flight could be quite boring 
Let’s hope that the forecast isn’t right or that a little CAT may be waiting.
Published by Michael March 21st, 2009
in Aviation News and Miscellaneous.
April 1st will mark the first day all Northwest Airlines staff has to wear the new Delta uniform. To remember the great history of Northwest, during the next week March 23 - 29 flight attendants are asked to participate in the retro uniform week to wear their vintage uniforms from the 80s or maybe even the 70s.
Unfortunately we’ll see those vintage uniforms on flights within the United States only. Wearing retro uniforms on international flights is prohibited by Northwest because of international security restrictions.
So, if you’re flying Northwest Airlines within the US over the coming week, keep your eyes peeled for the flight attendants and maybe share some photos. 
Curious what uniforms you can expect to see? Check out http://www.uniformfreak.com/1northwest.html
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