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Game Theory in Flying
Game Theory in Flying Air Facts Journal A challenging takeoff and deteriorating weather force a pilot to weigh experience against risk. Parvez Dara explores how game theory can help pilots make the decision to go—or walk away. The post Game Theory in Flying appeared first on Air…
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Friday Photo: Sunset at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum
Friday Photo: Sunset at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum Air Facts Journal The sunset provided a beautiful backdrop to wrap up the day. With Hurricane Isaias approaching from the south, we headed back to Cincinnati later that night to keep the Bonanza out of the weather moving…
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What Might Have Been
What Might Have Been Air Facts Journal My wife and I were fortunate enough to make our first trip to Alaska. Since returning, everyone asks the same question: “How was it?” I usually give two answers. The first is easy. It was amazing. Beautiful. More than I hoped it would be.…
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Behind the B-17
Behind the B-17 Air Facts Journal A B-17 encounter made an unexpected detour memorable. But when a convective SIGMET appeared between a pilot and home, the toughest decision was whether to depart at all. The post Behind the B-17 appeared first on Air Facts Journal .
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Finally Flying the F-5: A Bucket List Item
Finally Flying the F-5: A Bucket List Item Air Facts Journal After decades of admiring the F-5 from the ground, Pat “PaddyO” O’Brien finally gets his chance to fly the supersonic fighter—and discovers the experience is even better than he imagined. The post Finally Flying the…
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What I Did During the Vietnam War, Part III
What I Did During the Vietnam War, Part III Air Facts Journal This is the final part of Randall Shumaker's story about his work as a young engineer testing Naval aviation systems during the Vietnam era. In Part 3, he describes one of the most memorable tests of his career—a…
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Learning to accept the no-go decision
Learning to accept the no-go decision Air Facts Journal I’ve obviously done something to upset Mother Nature this year. There’s no other explanation for what I can confidently say is my worst streak of canceled flights in 30 years as a pilot. Here are the four most noteworthy…
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Friday Photo: New York on a Crisp Morning
Friday Photo: New York on a Crisp Morning Air Facts Journal 7,000 feet over the New York City area with Jersey City, Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Hudson River spread out below. The post Friday Photo: New York on a Crisp Morning appeared first on Air Facts Journal .
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Reading About Aircraft Accidents and My Bag of Clues
Reading About Aircraft Accidents and My Bag of Clues Air Facts Journal So what motivates me to look up a particular accident? I want to learn something, some bit of knowledge, some clue for my clue bag. The post Reading About Aircraft Accidents and My Bag of Clues appeared first…
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Piet and the Passporto
Piet and the Passporto Air Facts Journal Flying with Old Piet was rarely dull. There were forgotten passports, unusual circuit procedures, angry radio calls, and landings that left rather more of an impression than they should have. The post Piet and the Passporto appeared first…
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In a Snap
In a Snap Air Facts Journal A routine aerobatic flight takes an unexpected turn when a snap roll happens almost instantly. The experience leads Serrhel Adams to reflect on how quickly a loss-of-control event can develop—and whether the deliberate stalls and spins we practice in…