The A-10 Warthog The A-10 Warthog has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle…
G-LOC G-induced Loss Of Consciousness (abbreviated as G-LOC) is a term generally used in aerospace physiology to describe a loss of consciousness occurring from excessive and sustained g-forces draining blood away from…
The Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack The Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing heavy strategic bomber and airborne missile platform designed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in the Soviet Union…
The autopilot An autopilot is a system used to control the path of an aircraft. It is often an integral component of a Flight Management System. A primary function is…
The Aircraft Walk Around Aircraft Walk Around contributes to maintaining the safety of the aircraft. The exterior inspection is done to make sure that the overall condition of the aircraft…
The flight simulator A flight simulator is a device that artificially re-creates aircraft flight and the environment in which it flies, for pilot training, design, or other purposes. It includes…
The interesting time-lapse video in this post features an A-10C Warthog being repaired after it was scheduled to be decommissioned after an in-flight bird strike damaged its horizontal stabilizer Filmed…
The B-52H The B-52H Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber that can perform a variety of missions. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes of…
Diarrhea in the cockpit Diarrhea was a common and serious medical condition that afflicted many US troops in Vietnam, in other conflicts and in peace time. Helicopter pilots and others…
B-52H crew earn Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award The Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award for the outstanding bomber crew category…