BlogGAR – Karl Drage – London-Luton Airport – 17/04/2013
As Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher divided opinion greatly. Expectations that her funeral would be attended by world leaders from far and wide, by and large, proved to be inaccurate, with just two heads of state and 11 Prime Ministers present. Having learnt that Stansted would be very quiet for the occasion, Luton Airport became my venue of choice on the day itself.
Global Aviation Magazine – Issue 19: August / September 2013
After a somewhat lengthier hiatus than we’d perhaps hoped for, Global Aviation Magazine is back, and, what’s more, IT’S FREE to access and download!!
Aviation Feature – Russia: Siberia Revisited – Part 12, Korobcheyevo
Paul Filmer reports from the final destination of his latest visit to Siberia, with a trip to Korobcheyevo Airfield in Kolomna, home to a number of interesting Russian civilian types.
BlogGAR – Karl Drage – London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) – 03/08/2013
Free Saturday afternoons and evenings come around once in a blue moon in my world, but 3 August 2013 was one such occasion, and I really fancied an outing to London-Heathrow Airport.
Aviation Feature – HMLAT-303 – Training the Future of Light Attack
As the USMC’s only light attack helicopter training squadron, HMLAT-303 ‘Atlas’ is responsible for training all UH-1Y, AH-1W and AH-1Z aircrew. Paul Dunn visited MCAS Camp Pendleton to learn more about these exciting types, and talk to some of the people that operate them.
Aviation News – NASA’s new WB-57F, N927NA, flies for the first time in 41 years
NASA currently operates a pair of WB-57F high-altitude research aircraft based out of Ellington Field in Texas, but very soon a third airframe will join the fleet. Paul Filmer reports on NASA 927’s first flight.
Airshow Review – Gathering of Warbirds and Legends, Forbes Field, Topeka, KS
“An airshow that’s not an airshow.” That’s how Dan Gryder started off every morning briefing to all the pilots and crew that were in attendance. Paul Filmer attended the very first Gathering of Warbirds and Legends at Forbes Field, Topeka, Kansas.
Airshow Review – RNAS Culdrose Air Day, 24 July 2013
After having a year off in 2012, as a result of taxiway resurfacing work and Olympic commitments, RNAS Culdrose Air Day was back on the airshow calendar in 2013. Chris Wood headed back to Culdrose to report for GAR, with additional photography by Shaun Schofield.
Aviation News – Osprey and MC-130J Arrive At RAF Mildenhall
2013 saw the 352nd SOG at RAF Mildenhall receive its first CV-22B Ospreys and MC-130J Commando IIs. Gordon Jones reports for GAR.
Airshow Review – Poplar Grove Mid-Summer Wheels Festival
Poplar Grove Airport in Illinois recently held its Mid-Summer Wheels Festival. Rob Edgcumbe headed along for GAR to see what a local airport could do to entertain the local community.
Aviation Feature – Helicopter Lifting in Downtown Chicago
Downtown Chicago is a regular haunt for helicopter lifting operations. One recent job was a bit larger and more complex than normal. Rob Edgcumbe was there for GAR to see the teams at work.
BlogGAR – Paul Dunn – Long Beach Airport
A couple of brief visits to Long Beach Airport provided Paul Dunn with some rather nice movements in very pleasant conditions.
Aviation Feature – Russia: Siberia Revisited – Part 11, Omsk and Yegoryevsk
Paul Filmer brings us the next stage of his latest visit to Siberia where, from Yakutsk, he flew to Omsk in a Yakutia Boeing 737-600, instead of a scheduled Tu-154.
Airshow Feature – RAF Typhoon display mid-season update
At the mid-point of the 2013 airshow season, and with rave review following rave review, Gareth Stringer sits down with RAF Typhoon Display Pilot Flt Lt Jamie Norris to see how he feels things have gone so far.
Aviation News – Midair Squadron’s English Electric Canberra PR9 XH134/G-OMHD returns to the skies
Arriving at RAF Fairford on Friday, 19 July, was one particular aircraft that few people unconnected with the project would have expected to be present at the 2013 Royal International Air Tattoo. Karl Drage spoke to Midair Squadron owner Mike Davis about the return to flight of Canberra PR9 XH134 / G-OMHD.
Air to air – Red Arrows & British Airways A380 at RIAT 2013
One of the highlights of today’s flying display programme at the Royal International Air Tattoo, the Royal Air Force Red Arrows and British Airways Airbus A380.
Military Exercise – Exercise TAC Blaze 2013-1
Since 2009, a disused part of Carlisle Airport has played host to a helicopter detachment from the Koninklijke Luchtmacht – KLu (Royal Netherlands Air Force), to take part in the TAC Blaze exercises, a two to three week deployment to the UK, that usually takes place twice a year. John Higgins reports.
Airshow Review – RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013
On the hottest weekend of the year, RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013 raised the temperature in its own unique and spectacular way. Shaun Schofield reports from the Royal Navy’s showpiece event.
Special Events – Druridge Bay Fly-in – 01-02/07/2013
The Druridge Bay Fly-In is organised by the Northern Aviators, a group of pilots who fly light aircraft, microlights, autogyros, paramotors and powered hang gliders. This year’s event was held over the weekend of 1/2 July with a BBQ, on-airfield camping and a planned on-beach bonfire with a few beers and a chance for a good chat with like minded aviators. Michael Frodsham guest reports.
Airshow Review – Shuttleworth Evening Flying Display 06/07/13
Whilst the world and his canine were basking in glorious sunshine in Lincolnshire, some distance to the south another group of enthusiasts were indulging in some aviation nostalgia of a very different variety, from a very different era. Saturday 6 July saw the Shuttleworth Trust put on its second Evening Flying Display of 2013 in perfect, tranquil conditions, and Chris Wood was there for GAR to soak up the atmosphere.
Airshow exclusive – Interview: Czech Air Force Saab JAS-39 Gripen
The most modern of Saab’s incredible family of combat aircraft, the JAS-39 Gripen replaced the Draken and Viggen in service with the Swedish Air Force and has also found export success. Gareth Stringer spoke to the 2013 Czech Air Force display pilot – Martin ‘Jet Lee’ Spacek.
Airshow Exclusive – 2013 Royal Air Force Tucano Display
This year’s stunning desert-schemed RAF Tucano display aircraft is already turning heads and will undoubtedly continue do so. Gareth Stringer caught up with display pilot Flt Lt Andrew Fyvie-Rae and his manager, Flt Lt Dave Kirby, to see how the season is progressing.
Airshow Preview & Ticket Competition – Royal International Air Tattoo 2013 @ RAF Fairford
This weekend will see thousands flocking to RAF Fairford for the annual airshow extravaganza that is the Royal International Air Tattoo. We take a look at what’s taking part and you could win tickets to the show!
Aviation News – USAF units resume flying following sequestration stoppage
United States Combat Air Forces units from multiple commands will begin flying again July 15 after many stopped flying in April of this year due to sequestration.
Image of the day – Boeing B-17G 124485 / G-BEDF ‘Sally B’
Today’s image of the day comes from Karl Drage who captured this striking shot of B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sally B’ at Duxford’s September Air Show 2012.
Airshow Review – Scorcher! RAF Waddington International Airshow 2013
Gareth Stringer reports from what may well have been the hottest UK airshow of the year, in more ways than one.
Airshow News – RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013: Press Preview
Shaun Schofield reports from RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day’s press preview, which included one very special participant.
Airshow Preview & Ticket Competition – RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day
Saturday 13 July will see RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset open its doors for Air Day, returning to its traditional slot between Waddington and the Royal International Air Tattoo. Despite a couple of high profile cancellations, the sort that seem to have plagued the show in...
Airshow Taster – RAF Waddington International Airshow 2013
Global Aviation Resource was out in force at a blisteringly hot RAF Waddington International Airshow this weekend.
BlogGAR – Karl Drage – Amsterdam-Schiphol 09/05/2013
The third and final day of my trip to Germany and the Netherlands started with an 0630 alarm call. Behind the curtains the sun was already shining and the sky was relatively free of cloud. FlightStats indicated that two KLM MD-11s were due to arrive back at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport at 0650 and 0750 respectively. There was no way we would be in position for the first but every chance we’d catch the second.