T-38 IP: “Did You Bring Your Water Bottle?”
Back when I fell victim to one of the oldest tricks in the books! During my T-38 flight training one of my instructors was a former A-10 fighter pilot that…
Share
Military
900 posts
Military and defense aviation news, stories, photos, and videos all offered with a unique perspective by aviation enthusiasts (avgeeks).
Are The Blue Angels or Thunderbirds Coming To Your Town Next Year?
Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and other demo teams announce 2024 Schedule By far one of the biggest impacts the U.S. military has on positive public engagement and support is by participating…
Share
When the Blue Angels Sent the Thunderbirds to an Aircraft Carrier
Every avgeek has a favorite: the Navy Blue Angels or USAF Thunderbirds. It’s aviation equivalent of the baseball rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox with a few differences.…
Share
NASA 836: The Oldest and Fastest F-15 in the World
In the history of aviation, there are few planes that can match the lethality and reputation of the F-15 Eagle. Several variants have been produced over the years, with no…
Share
Petition Asks FAA to Credit MQ-9 Pilot Hours Towards Certifications
A petition filed with the FAA last month is requesting an update to credit military MQ-9 Reaper pilot hours towards FAA Commercial and Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificates. This limited…
Share
Watch the T-33 Ace Maker Fly Through Star Wars Canyon
Star Wars Canyon in Southern California used to be one of the most well-known low level training route in the world for fighter jets. Or at least it was until…
Share
Restoring Cobras And Hueys at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
Restoring Cobras and Hueys at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation is serious business. Based in Hampton, Georgia, the AAHF are caretakers to these iconic helicopters that once served in multiple…
Share
7 Things to Know about the FAA’s Next-Gen Control Tower
The air traffic control tower (ATCT) of the future is coming to an airport near you, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week. The FAA says it has selected a concept…
Share
Hero in Our Midst: The Air Force Academy Janitor Who Received The Medal of Honor
It really does not matter what each veteran did during his period of service. The fact is, whether a veteran fought on the front lines during horrific battles or ran…
Share
Skyraider In Combat: Getting Shot At and Shooting Back
After eight right seat combat rides in the Skyraider and a series of briefing covering subjects ranging from avoiding venereal disease to combat Rules of Engagement and everything in between,…
Share
My Fighter Career: Skyraider Weapons Employment
As I became more comfortable with flying the Skyraider, my next challenge was to master the aircraft’s fairly complex weapons delivery system that included 15 external stations.
Share
Fan’s Reaction To A Final F-14 Flyover Is Fantastic
Shortly before the Navy retired the F-14 Tomcat, the venerable fighter jet made a final appearance in a flyover of PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Flyovers are always a tremendously…
Share