by Alan Armstrong | Dec 13, 2011 | FAA, Law, NTSB
When Is an Aircraft Airworthy? The purpose of this article is to educate lawyers, pilots, mechanics and aircraft owners/operators with respect to when a United States – registered aircraft is “airworthy.” As we explore this subject, we will consider the statutory and...
by Alan Armstrong | Nov 14, 2011 | Air Museum, History, Second World War, Travel, War Aircraft
The Flying Heritage Collection THE FLYING HERITAGE COLLECTION Paul Allen’s Gift Preserving Aviation History The Flying Heritage Collection is Paul Allen’s gift to the world and is an extraordinary collection of rare aircraft. My visit to the facility was a chance to...
by Alan Armstrong | Oct 14, 2011 | Air Museum, History, Second World War, Travel, War Aircraft
Historic Flight Museum HISTORIC FLIGHT MUSEUM Immaculate Aircraft With Unique Histories The Historic Flight Museum on Paine Field in Everett Washington features a collection of immaculately restored aircraft with rich and varied histories. While museums with larger...
by Alan Armstrong | Sep 14, 2011 | Air Races, Travel, War Aircraft
The Reno Air Races THE RENO AIR RACES – – REFLECTIONS ON THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 THE EXCITEMENT AND ELECTRICITY OF RENO No other aviation sporting event presents the ultimate excitement and electricity of the Reno Air Races where the forces...
by Alan Armstrong | Aug 14, 2011 | Air Museums, History, Second World War, Travel, War Aircraft
The British Columbia Aviation Museum – If your travels lead you to Vancouver Island and the town of Sidney, a visit to the museum provides the opportunity to view several rare aircraft and to develop an appreciation for the aviation heritage of Canada. THE BRITISH...
by Alan Armstrong | Jul 14, 2011 | Air Museum, History, Second World War, Travel, War Aircraft
The Museum of Flight in Seattle The Museum of Flight can be described in one word – fantastic. No matter your interest in aviation, whether it be engineering, space exploration or history, the Museum of Flight near Seattle, Washington will satisfy your interests. Due...
by Alan Armstrong | Jun 14, 2011 | Airshows, History, Second World War, Travel, TSA, War Aircraft
Andrews Air Force Base Airshow 2011 ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE 2011 Andrews Air Force Base – A Great Airshow One of the highlights of each airshow season for the Dixie Wing of the CAF is the annual trip to Andrews Air Force Base. Typically, Andrews commits to the presence...
by Alan Armstrong | Jul 14, 2010 | FAA, Law
Federal Aviation Regulations on Aircraft Re-registration On July 9, 2010, FAA Administrator J. Randolph Babbitt issued sweeping revisions to the Federal Aviation Regulations in terms of aircraft registration. A Final Rule implementing these revisions was published in...
by Alan Armstrong | Jun 14, 2010 | FAA, Law, NTSB
D.C. Court of Appeals reverses the NTSB This issue of Flightwatch will discuss the confusion that abounds at the NTSB about the elements required to be satisfied if the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) is to prevail in a claim against an airman alleging the...
by Alan Armstrong | May 14, 2010 | Aircraft, FAA, Law
Georgia Aircraft Lien Statute A bill about to be signed into law by Georgia Governor Sonny Pur- due will impact aircraft lenders and lessors to the extent aircraft they hold interests in are serviced in Georgia without payment being made for the service. This...
