First and only flight of the Spruce Goose
In November 80 years ago Howard Hughes’s folly took to the skies for a very short maiden and only flight to make history books. It was 1942, and he Second
November 11, 2022
Author: Smoke On Go
Forgotten flying professions
Technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, reducing cockpit workloads for pilots and generally making flying safer. But at the same time, technology has made many jobs redundant throughout all
November 10, 2022
85 Years of Piper Aircraft
This year Piper Aircraft celebrates its 85th anniversary. From the iconic yellow Cub to the game changing M600, Piper Aircraft is a force in the manufacture of quality aircraft. The
November 8, 2022
Boom’s big engine and costs dilemma
Building a supersonic airliner requires special engines and herein lies the problem. Jilted by its initial engine partner, Rolls-Royce, and now with other engine manufacturers stating they are not too keen
November 7, 2022
Piper’s three engine oddity
Three engine aircraft were the almost the norm in the 1920s and 1930s. The reasoning behind this was actually quite simple. Aircraft engines were vastly overweight and underpowered. If a
November 2, 2022