@ClintFiore It’s crazy to me that this does not have safety imbedded in it. Like a counterweight of brake mechanism. You can repair/5 replace the plane but not a life…
On January 21, 1976, the Concorde made history by inaugurating the world's first scheduled supersonic passenger service!
#Concorde#Supersonic#AviationHistory
On this day in 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River in New York City.
All 155 passengers were rescued by nearby boats, and there were no fatalities.
#Flight1549#HudsonRiver#NeverForget
In 1941, Pan Am's California Clipper embarked on a historic journey
En route to New Zealand, news of Pearl Harbor changed everything. The Clipper's westbound journey covered 31,500 miles and set several aviation records.
#PanAmHistory#AviationRecords#ClipperFlight
On this day in 1949, Chuck Yeager made aviation history with the X-1 aircraft!
Ascending to 23,000 feet in just 90 seconds, Yeager showcased the power and precision of this groundbreaking experimental aircraft. ✈️🚀
#aviationhistory#experimentalaircraft#ChuckYeager
🚀 Meet Evelyn 'Bobbi' Trout, the fearless pilot who flew a Golden Eagle for 12 hours and 11 minutes, setting a new endurance record for women without refueling!
#aviationhistory#womeninpiloting#endurancerecord
Sunny days in the DA-40 with @flyboysgear reversible knee pad and pivot leg strap mount for ipad mini... Great set-up for a stick when you cannot mount anything on a yoke...