Capt. Karl Jensen – To have flown the Boeing 747-400 is a privilege beyond description for any dedicated aviator and any report on this aircraft can only be a list of superlatives. I FLEW BOEING 747S of all marques (Classics 747/200 – 300 – SP and Combi) for 27 years,Read More →
The DHC-5D Buffalo is a medium-weight, fixed-wing, two engined tactical transport aircraft. It can carry forty fully equipped paratroopers or a couple of 4x4s in the cabin and it can chuck them out of the back all in one go. THE BUFFALO HAS QUITE extraordinarily short takeoff and landing capabilityRead More →
CemAir is an airline that epitomises the resilience of the private sector under the immense pressures of the Covid-19 crisis. Guy Leitch spoke to Laura Van der Molen about how their airline survived Covid-19, and its growth plans for the recovery. A FEATURE OF THE AIRLINE that is probably uniqueRead More →
(Text and images: Grant Duncan-Smith: Subiaco Photography) Flying a medical rescue helicopter is one of the most demanding roles for a helicopter pilot. Often it is literally a matter of life and death to get the patient to the hospital. We chat to Air Mercy Service pilot Donovan Kohl aboutRead More →
As the impact of Covid-19 is limited through vaccination and the development of herd immunity, and perhaps also an acceptance of the new normal, I get a sense that the entire airline industry is moving into a new phase. Most notable is the retirement of key industry stalwarts: Willie Walsh,Read More →
SKYTRAX has listed the top 100 airports of the world as voted by air travellers around the world in the 2020/2021 World Airport Survey. Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar was voted the Best Airport in the World at the 2021 World Airport Awards with Tokyo Haneda in second placeRead More →
On 9 January 2021, a (mostly) serviceable Boeing 737-500 departed controlled flight from eleven thousand feet, and plunged vertically into the sea, killing all 62 people on board. Maintenance records indicate a minor issue with the auto-throttle system on a few previous flights, although this appeared to be rectified andRead More →
France’s Armement Air-Sol Modulaire (AASM) ‘Hammer’ modular precision-guided bomb kit is an impressive weapon, without any doubt one of the best of its kind in service anywhere in the world. It stands out in a crowded field by virtue of its flexibility, being able to fit on everything from lightweightRead More →
“This will be a go-orientated takeoff. However, in the event of a decision to stop before V1, I will call STOP, close the thrust levers and apply full reverse thrust. You will monitor and call DECEL, Reverse Green and notify ATC. I will bring the aircraft to a stop, setRead More →
The DHC-5D Buffalo is a medium-weight, fixed-wing, two engined tactical transport aircraft. It can carry forty fully equipped paratroopers or a couple of 4x4s in the cabin and it can chuck them out of the back all in one go. THE BUFFALO HAS QUITE extraordinarily short takeoff and landing (STOL)Read More →
