Flight Watch

For decades, confusion has abounded over the proper operation of aircraft under 14 C.F.R. Part 91 and improperly structured flight operations that violate 14 C.F.R. Parts 119 and 135. The author’s first article on this topic was: Alan Armstrong, Navigating in the Zone of Confusion – Reflections on Illegal Air Taxi Operations, 21 Transp. L.…

On December 18, 2025, Attorney Alan Armstrong was appointed to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board, marking a significant honor in recognition of his leadership and commitment to aviation in Georgia. Armstrong traveled to the Georgia State Capitol, where he was formally sworn in by Governor Brian Kemp himself. Photos from the ceremony capture…

From a modest three-ship flyover to a carefully orchestrated formation of warbirds and RV aircraft, this article recounts the planning and execution of a large-scale Wreaths Across America commemorative flight over the Georgia National Cemetery, honoring the fallen and those who continue to serve. READ THE ARTICLE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW.  FLIGHTWATCH 325

It is just after nine o’clock in the morning on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The setting features low clouds drifting northward with winds out of the south. Rain is intermittent. The location is the Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome, Georgia. This is the third and final day of the Wings Over North Georgia Air…

Many of us in the aviation community have been shocked by the mid-air collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter (UH-60) operated as PAT 25 and a Bombardier Regional Jet operated by American Eagle as BlueStreak 5342. Images of a collision at night with explosive effects in the sky has appeared repeatedly in the media. Questions…

The admissibility of factual portions of National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) reports is fertile ground for litigation when litigating claims of liability and damages arising out of an aircraft accident. This paper is intended to provide a very brief overview of this interesting area of aviation law. In writing this article, it is the intent…

Airshow demonstration flying is a rewarding endeavor that requires mastery of the aircraft, situational awareness, and skill. This article is written as a primer for new airshow pilots and a review source for experienced airshow pilots. The scope of this article will be wide and will cover a number of diverse topics.     READ…

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW As a result of the air disasters involving the Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft, the author wrote a paper entitled An Analysis of the Engineering Decisions Made by Boeing in Designing the B-737 MAX Aircraft.[1] It was astonishing to the author that Boeing could have designed and placed in service an aircraft with…

Airshow demonstration flying is a rewarding endeavor that requires mastery of the aircraft, situational awareness, and skill. This article is written as a primer for new airshow pilots and a review source for experienced airshow pilots. The scope of this article will be wide and will cover a number of diverse topics. Read the full…

GENESIS OF THE SHOW APPEARANCE In or during the summer of 2023, I received an email from Jim Buckley about participating in the Cullman Regional Airport Fly-In on November 3 and 4, 2023. While Airbase Georgia of the Commemorative Air Force has a history of having aircraft participate in the Cullman Regional Airport Fly-In, I…