“VintageAirRally attempt the almost impossible with vintage biplanes, because there’s no satisfaction in easy.” The Great Pyramid of Giza has seen it all. From decorated wall paintings to King Tutankhamun’s coffin made of 22 pounds of solid gold—now that’s a rich history. The only intact and original member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient [...]
This Memorial Day, we’re remembering all those who have bravely fought for our freedom. The sacrifices soldiers make and have made is something that we will never forget. These soldiers made our country what it is today—the land of the free and home of the brave. Some of these soldiers fought on land while others [...]
Today, we’re wishing Henri Farman—French aviation pioneer of the double-decker airplane—a very happy birthday! Born in 1874, Farman originally trained to be a painter but soon became interested in mechanics and sports. He bought his first plane in the early 1900s, set many flying records, and founded his own flying school in 1909. He soon [...]
“If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land and save your life.” – Igor Sikorsky Do you know what Leonardo da Vinci and maple seeds have in common? The helicopter. That’s right, one of the most brilliant minds in history and [...]
Fill your life with what you love If you consider yourself an avgeek, you probably love all things aviation. I mean, that’s why you read The Flight Blog, right? To immerse yourself in the wonderful world of aviation and its rich history. Given the chance, I’m sure you’d much rather be up in the air [...]
Between aisles of herringbone suits and wool neckties sat the ERCO Ercoupe. The small, twin-tail metal plane with a bubble canopy caught everyone’s eye. The 1945 Manhattan department store advertisement read, “Macy’s the world’s largest store, within a matter of days, will bring you America’s first certified spinproof plane!” The World’s Safest Plane Ercoupe took [...]
If there’s one thing you should know about me it’s that I’m a planner and an organizer. I’m putting that to use for you here with a roundup of all the basic information you need for flying. Whether it’s your first time or you just always seem to forget something, this post and the below [...]
How one man's journey changed the world. Charles Lindbergh made his historic transatlantic flight in May of 1927. The feat, which took 33.5 hours, was the first time anyone flew nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean. When he succeeded in flying from New York to Paris, Lindbergh was greeted by a groundbreaking (and well-deserved) level of [...]
The Martin B-26 Marauder was introduced in 1941 for use during the course of World War II. The twin-engined medium bomber served first in the Pacific Theater in 1942 and was later used in the Mediterranean Theater as well as Western Europe. The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) issued Circular Proposal 39-640 on March 11, 1939, [...]
Amy Johnson was the first female pilot to fly solo from England to Australia, making her famous among the aviation community and around the world overnight. The Life of Amy Johnson Born on July 1, 1903, Amy Johnson was always a woman with a strong sense of independence. She was the oldest of four daughters [...]
