
It was a beautiful day, sunny, bright; with tremendous thunderstorms blossoming as a back drop miles away.
When I started Project7Alpha.com a few years back, my goal was to host a site for my novels that are based on my love of aviation in general and WWII in particular.
Construction, like bad weather, happens in this industry. The airlines now will have no other choice than to cancel flights.
Passengers will have fewer chances to rebook on another flight.
Last week’s winter weather forced the airlines to cancel massive amounts of flights. Was it really the weather?
Posted on 30 July 2010
The probable cause of the Canadian F-18 that crashed during practice for the Alberta Airshow is compressor stalls followed by right engine failure during a critical phase of flight. Watch the video: The maneuver being performed is called the High Alpha Maneuver. It demonstrates the slow speed ability of the F/A-18 Hornet; important during aerial [...] Continue Reading
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Posted on 27 July 2010
No; not the beautiful white beaches, or the crystal clear palate of blues and greens lapping at the electric sand. My history, my first hurdles and victories in the crusade for my Naval Aviator Wings of Gold, were gone. Continue Reading
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Posted on 15 April 2010
An A330 on Cathay Pacific (CX) Flight 780 experienced un-commanded power changes causing the crew to land at an excessive speed nearly double the normal approach speed. The normal speed at their weight was reported to be 130 knots, the aircraft touched down at 239. Continue Reading
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Posted on 12 April 2010
The Aircraft Commander - end of story. It was the Aircraft Commander who ultimately made the decision to attempt repeated landings with the available equipment. Continue Reading
Posted on 24 March 2010
800 hours does not equate to any significant milestone, check ride or experience level in Aviation. The 1,500 hour requirement originally proposed was coupled with an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) rating. Continue Reading
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Posted on 09 March 2010
Apparently, humans are being over-ridden by machines. And they can’t turn them off. Continue Reading
Posted on 04 February 2010
The National Transportation Safety Board’s final report has been released. The finding, as expected, is pilot error. It is the “why” that will transform the industry. Continue Reading
Posted on 26 January 2010
Another incredible feat caught on video! Another greatest pilot ever battles a “software malfunction!” Sorry, it is actually another internet hoax using CGI. Continue Reading
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Posted on 25 January 2010
It appears the left engine is compressor stalling, a precursor to an engine coming apart. Continue Reading
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Posted on 21 January 2010
I’ve been off line for the past couple of months while forming a new production company, Broken Wing LLC. Continue Reading
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