Aviation is extremely complex from both a regulatory and operational perspective and it is constantly changing. Interpretations of the regulations change as do the regulations themselves. Alan Armstrong follows changes in the aviation regulations and writes about them in Flightwatch, a blog/newsletter. He also provides commentary and analysis in the wake of aviation accidents and incidents.
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.
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Interview on CNN about Southwest Flight 1380
Alan Armstrong, aviation attorney and pilot is interviewed by Brooke Baldwin of CNN about Southwest Flight 1380 where jet engine compressor blade penetrated the cabin window resulting in the death of a passenger. Armstrong describes a jet engine as a "Cylinder of...
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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...
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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.
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The Flying Tigers and Guerrilla Air Warfare in China
The activities of Claire Chennault and his Flying Tiger pilots in China is a remarkable study in the ability of a smaller force to keep a vastly larger force at bay using the elements of surprise and superior combat tactics to offset the sheer numbers and weight of the Japanese Air Force in China. The air war in China was anything but orthodox. It was a maverick or guerilla air war flown by American pilots under the leadership of an American commander who had gone rogue.
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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.
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Interview on CBS about unaccompanied minor not allowed to board Frontier Airlines flight
On August 14th, 2018, Alan Armstrong, pilot and aviation lawyer, was interviewed on CBS 46 about Frontier Airlines flight from Orlando, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia where unaccompanied minor was not permitted to board the flight after his aunt left him at the gate.
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Interview on CNN TV about flight diverted with unaccompanied minors on board
On August 9th, 2018, Alan Armstrong, pilot and aviation lawyer, was interviewed by Brooke Baldwin of CNN on August 9, 2018, regarding Frontier Flight No. 1756 that was to have landed in Orlando but diverted to Atlanta and the lack of communication between the airline and the parents of unaccompanied minor children aboard the flight
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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.
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The 2018 Greenwood Lake Air Show
The Greenwood Lake Air Show takes place in West Milford, New Jersey. Along with John Currenti, I had the opportunity to perform in the Airshow and my impressions of that experience are discussed below.
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