An Analysis of the Engineering Decisions Made by Boeing in Designing the B-737 Max Aircraft
On October 29, 2018, a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated as Indonesian Lion Air Flight 610 crashed in the Java Sea. The aircraft exhibited an erratic flight profile concluding with a vertical dive into the sea.
Read More Interview on CNN about recent Boeing 737 max 8 crashes
On March 17 2019, Alan Armstrong, aviation attorney and pilot is interviewed by CNN journalist George Howell about the crashes of two Boeing 737 max 8 aircraft
Read More Greenwood Lake, New Jersey and Reading, Pennsylvania—An Aerial Odyssey
The thirteen days on the air show circuit in a seventy-six-year-old aircraft were at times challenging and at other times exhilarating. The Kate performed flawlessly. Jewell was adaptable, resourceful, and a wonderful companion on the trip.
Read More Barber’s Point Naval Air Station – and its place in Aviation History
Barber’s Point Naval Air Station is an iconic military airfield complete with massive hangars, long runways and a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean in the background. In short, it is a national treasure. Unfortunately, the airfield and many of the aircraft on static display in the Barber’s Point Naval Air Station Museum are in…
Read More Randy Ball, The MiG-17F and Secrets of “Top Gun”
As remarkable as Randy’s performances are in the MiG-17F, the aircraft has many things to teach us about the brilliance and talent possessed by Russian engineers and technicians. A careful examination of the MiG-17F reveals the capabilities of our adversaries.
Read More Westover Air Reserve Base – 2018
I cannot say enough kind words about David Cate and his staff. The were courteous and profesional and treated Katie with kid gloves. To hangar Katie for nine days without compensation was extremely generous.
Read More Salute to the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania is an aviation treasure. It houses a remarkable collection of World War II aircraft, many of which are in flying condition, along with a vast collection of World War II artifacts and a machine shop capable of producing many of the parts to restore Second World War aircraft to flying status.
Read More Interview on CNN about Airbus A-319 windshield failure
On April 15 2018, Alan Armstrong was interviewed by Brianna Keller of CNN about an Airbus A-319 that sustained a failure in the co-pilot's windshield at 33,000 feet over China. Despite the emergency, the captain was able to safely land the aircraft.
Read More “Kate” the Japanese Bomber, in formation flight
Alan Armstrong’s Nakajima Japanese Bomber “Kate”, in formation flight. 2018.
Read More Japanese Bomber “Kate” Formation Flight
Alan Armstrong’s Japanese Bomber airplane “Kate” in formation flight on December 2017.
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