AT-6 Sunset Aerial Demo - Sun n’ Fun 2010
May 2, 2010 12:27 pmSource: Sporty’s Pilot Shop via YouTube
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Beriev Bartini VVA 14
7:51 am
One of the most interesting aircraft I have ever, looks like something out of Star Wars.
The Bartini Beriev VVA-14 Vertikal`no-Vzletayuschaya Amphibia (vertical take-off amphibious aircraft) was developed in the Soviet Union during the 1970s. Designed to be able to take-off from the water and fly at high speed over long distances, It was to make true flights at high altitude, but also have the capability of ‘flying’ efficiently just above the sea surface, using ground effect. The VVA-14 was designed by Robert Bartini in answer to a perceived requirement to destroy United States Navy Polaris missile submarines.
Source: WikiPedia
Ilyusin Il-2 Shturmovik
May 1, 2010 2:46 pmInteresting footage of Ilyusin Il-2 Shturmovik, though the narration is in Russian.
Source: YouTube
Prop Maintenance
April 26, 2010 6:01 am
This Week In Military/Aviation History 26 April - 2 May
April 25, 2010 9:59 pmHello Folks, I’m in a better mood this week, even though my computer contacted a serious virus and had to go to the shop. It’s back now and I feel better, but there is still some odd stuff I have to replace or learn to live without. No biggie. Geez Folks, the A-20 assembly in Geneseo at the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum is going like gangbusters. Both engines and props, along with the nacelle rear cones are on. The port outer wing panel is on with the starboard next in line to be installed. She’s shaping up great. I wish I could post some photos or live links to our Message Board, but I am unable to at this time. Sorry. As I said before, you, should you choose to do so, can go to our website www.1941hag.org subheading Message Board and take a look at the latest A-20 update post. Ok, commercial over, let’s get started on our weekly trip down History Lane, shall we? Yes, I think we shall.
Tom K. 
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May 1909
The first aerial navigational chart is published. It is a 5-color chart showing routes out of Paris by Cartes Guides Campbell.
30 April 1910
Alberto Santos-Dumont retires from flying, suffering from multiple sclerosis.
May 1911
A Belgian female pilot, Helene Dutrieu, wins the Coppa del Re (Kings Cup) after beating 14 male rivals.
27 April 1913
The first passenger flight in Central America is piloted by Bob Fowler. En Route in the floatplane Raymond Duhem makes the first aerial film of Central America.
May 1915
The first Canadian flying school, the Curtiss Aviation School, opens at Long Branch.
1 May 1916
The German Schutte-Lanz airship crashes near Gotland.
