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Military Aviation

ATAC private “Red Air” contractors to provide adversary training at Luke and Holloman Air Force Base

The company will provide Aggressor aircraft in support of F-16 and F-35 Formal Training Units. ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company), private defense firm that provides “Red Air” aggressor aircraft during military…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 28, 2020
Military Aviation

The Blue Angels Have Received Their first F/A-18E Super Hornet

The team will finally start the transition to the new aircraft later this year The U.S. Navy Blue Angels received their first F/A-18E Super Hornet on July 27, 2020. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 27, 2020
Military Aviation

Awesome Video (With Radio Talkdown) Shows U-2 Dragon Lady Recovering Into RAF Fairford

An interesting look at the peculiar landing procedure of the U-2 Dragon Lady. The video below shows a U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady, radio callsign "FORTH 01" recovering at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 27, 2020
Aviation Safety

“Aviate, Navigate, Communicate”: Astronaut Luca Parmitano Talks Handling In-Flight, Spacewalk, Everyday Emergencies. And Much More.

Here's what the European astronaut who's spent the most time in orbit told us about his experiences aboard Soyuz, International Space Station, Life in Space, and how he handled two…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 26, 2020
Aviation Safety

The Incredible Story Of “The Man Who Rode The Thunder”

Lt. Col. William Rankin Ejected From An F-8 Crusader in A Thunderstorm At 50,000 ft. The Next 40 Minutes is Legend. If you grew up in the United States and…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
July 26, 2020
Information Security

Garmin Aviation App And Services Down in Ransomware Attack

Garmin makes also aviator watches worn by combat pilots to augment Situational Awareness in Emergencies. The FlyGarmin app for pilots using Garmin GPS based instruments and navigation equipment experienced an…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
July 25, 2020
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