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
Category: Classic and Vintage Aircraft
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
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
The forgotten Cessnas
Did you know that the first swept-wing Cessna was a single engine piston aircraft? Cessna also built a four-engine aircraft and even Cessna helicopters. Cessna XMC Believe it or not,
October 19, 2022
SA aviation heritage – SAAF Museum
When the SAAF held its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 1970, it had little material evidence to reflect on a rich aviation past which included participation in both World Wars, the
September 21, 2022