Zachary Allen, Author at The Aviationist

F-22, F-35A, and two P-51s Take Part In Heritage Flight During The New York International “Drive In” Air Show

September 1, 2020 Zachary Allen

The “American Dream” over Orange County, New York. The New York International Air Show was held at Orange County Airport in New York last week end. The air show was held in a “drive in” […]

We Interviewed The A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo Pilot Who Told Us Why The “Warthog” Still Rocks

August 28, 2019 Zachary Allen

We met Major Cody “ShIV” Wilton, commander of the A-10C Thunderbolt II demonstration team who continues to showcase the raw power of the most unique jet in the USAF inventory. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has […]

ATC during Shutdown: 14,000+ “Volunteers” Continue To Work The Skies Amidst Government Shutdown.

January 23, 2019 Zachary Allen

Here’s what’s going on in the skies over the United States. In a single day, there is an average of 43,000 flights in the air in the US ATC (Air Traffic Control) system. The 14,000+ […]

F-22 Raptor Demo Pilot Returns Home to Shred the Skies at the NAS Oceana Airshow

October 12, 2018 Zachary Allen

We met Major Paul “Loco” Lopez on home soil. Naval Air Station Oceana (NAS Oceana) is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. This longevity shows just how important this Naval Master Jet Base is to […]