On modern aircraft, pressurization tests are conducted on the ground. First you have to safety systems that are affected by pressure, noticeably the oxygen regulators. Then the doors are shut and the APU is started, the packs are run while following the instructions in the maintenance manual about how to control the system. Some aircraft will not pressurize on APU air (the Boeing 737-200 won’t)...
The White House announces four new recipients of Medal of Honor. A Medevac crew chief is among them. – The Aviation Geek Club
The White House has announced that President Biden will award the Medal of Honor to four US Army Soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War: Staff Sergeant Edward N. Kaneshiro (posthumous), Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell, Specialist Five Dennis M. Fujii, and retired Major John J. Duffy, Alert 5 noted. The award ceremony will be held on Jul. 5. According to the White House news release: ‘On July...
F-14 Tomcat RIO explains how he and his pilot were able to face alone 5 gutsy F-4 Phantoms and come out on top – The Aviation Geek Club
In response to US Navy requirements for a high-altitude interceptor to defend carriers with long-range air-to-air missiles against attacking aircraft, McDonnell Aircraft Company delivered the F4H (later redesignated F-4) Phantom II. Unique in that it carried no internal cannon, the F-4 relied on radar-guided missiles for offense and required a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) to operate its advanced...
F-16s not on the Table for Ukraine, discussion of transferring Soviet-era Fighters like the MiG-29s used by… – The Aviation Geek Club
US Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Julianne Smith said that despite Russia’s advances in eastern Ukraine, Washington does not intend to provide high-end aircraft to Kyiv. When asked by Air Force Magazine whether the US or alliance members have discussed transfer or training for American aircraft like F-16s, Smith simply stated, “No.” Smith said that the prospect of a prolonged...
Former A-10 pilot explains how he was able to listen to music (also via KC-10 Tankers) aboard his Warthog d… – The Aviation Geek Club
Fighter pilots are not allowed to carry electronic devices with them. That includes music players. The chances of a gadget interfering with onboard avionics are rather slim, but it could happen. However, many fighter pilots break that rule. Especially on long (and boring) ferry flights. They just get earbuds that won’t conflict with the radio earphones in the helmet. Lynn Taylor, former A...
Despite facing retirement within this decade, USMC AV-8B Harrier mission capable rate is now at 83 percent – The Aviation Geek Club
Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support’s (NAVSUP WSS) AV-8B Harrier Integrated Weapon Support Team (IWST) achieved a significant milestone by reaching a historic low for total backorders. The AV-8 IWST’s total backorders have decreased by 75% over the last 3 years. Additionally, this is first time the AV-8 IWST has maintained backorders in the double digits. As a result of these...
Operation Flood Assist 2022 – Update 17 March 2022 – CONTACT magazine
Australia's best free military news site Share the post “Operation Flood Assist 2022 – Update 17 March 2022”CAPTION: Commander of the Operation Flood Assist Joint Task Force, Lieutenant General David Thomae (right), surveys flood-affected areas in the greater Sydney region from an Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter. Photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.Last updated: 8:00am Thursday...
Former USAF Fighter Pilot explains why Flying across the pond in the F-4 could be miserable, but pond cross… – The Aviation Geek Club
Often fondly referred to by pilots as ‘across the pond’ they are talking about flying across the North Atlantic between North America and Europe. Flying across the pond for the first time can be a daunting prospect. Being out of radar coverage, powerful weather systems and sometimes freezing surface temperatures are enough to make any pilot think twice before a flight. Charlie Noak, former F-4...
‘C-17 Crew did nothing to cause the deaths of Afghan civilians who tried to cling to the jet,’ USAF Inv… – The Aviation Geek Club
The deaths of Afghan civilians who tried to cling to a US Air Force (USAF) C-17 when it took off from Hamid Karzai International Airport in August 2021 were not caused by the crew of the airlifter, the USAF said on Jun. 13, 2022. Civilians fell off the aircraft, and remains were found in its landing gear well when it landed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. According to Air Force Magazine, in an email...
T-33 Pilot tells the story of when he had to eject from his Shooting Star after its Engine suddenly Flamed Out – The Aviation Geek Club
In aircraft, an ejection seat is a system designed to rescue the pilot or other crew of an aircraft in an emergency. In most designs, the aircraft canopy comes off and the seat is propelled out of the aircraft by an explosive charge or rocket motor, carrying the pilot with it. Once clear of the aircraft, the ejection seat deploys a parachute. In two seat aircraft, the seats are ejected at...
