Plane of the Week: Beechcraft Sundowner
Part of the Musketeer family, the Sundowner is a low-winged, single-engine, light aircraft produced by Beechcraft. The line of aircraft was produced from 1963 through 1983, with over 4,300 having been made. Design and Development The Sundowner was originally the Model 23 Musketeer until it was renamed the “Sundowner” in [...]
The Distinguished Flying Cross Society
When remembering all who served on Memorial Day, the Distinguished Flying Cross Society is an organization that helps honor and salute our fallen heroes. The society awards aviators and aircrew for heroism, as well as remarkable courage in flight. It’s the only honorary metal granted to all five military services [...]
Airline Spotlight: Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System
After the tragic attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001, only one airline was allowed to continue flying in U.S. airspace that day. Justice Prisoner & Alien Transportation System (JPATS), nicknamed “Con Air,” is the largest prisoner transport network in the world. What is JPATS? Two air fleets joined [...]
AeroShell Oil W100 vs W100 Plus
Fueling your aircraft requires choosing a premier oil that promotes engine health. For those who use AeroShell’s single-grade ashless dispersant engine oils, a common question is: what is the difference between AeroShell Oil W100 and W100 Plus? In short, both single-grade ashless dispersant (AD) engine oils serve piston engines and [...]
Plane of the Week: Convair B-36 Peacemaker
As one of the largest airplanes ever built, the Convair B-36 "Peacemaker" played a key role in preserving peace during the Cold War. Consolidated Aircraft and Vultee Aircraft merged in 1943 to form Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, universally known as Convair after 1943. The American aircraft manufacturing company produced wartime [...]