AIRPLANE

Young Students Learning Library;      700+ words ......on December 17, 1903, a man flew an airplane for the first time. The man was Orville...was not far, only 120 feet (37 m). The airplane never got more than 20 feet (6 m) off...such as balloons and gliders, it was an airplane--it flew under its own power and could...

Selling your airplane

Plane and Pilot;  September 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ......many articles written about purchasing airplanes, and the majority of them pertain to...process-which could leave them with an airplane that will be nothing but a trough to...marketing experience. Yet, putting an airplane up for sale requires some savvy to make...

'Airplane!' at 25: Still Lord of the Wings

The Washington Post;  June 12, 2005 ;     700+ words ..."Airplane!" was a spoof of the disaster-related airport and towering inferno...Gun" series (but weren't involved in the not-quite-so-funny "Airplane II: The Sequel.") "Airplane!" was rooted in its time. And God did we ever need a laugh. Oil...

83-year-old Dexter aviator builds experimental amphibious airplane

Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME;  August 16, 2004 ;     379 words ......back working on the undercarriage of an airplane, treading two miles on Dexter's side...worked on his belly and back on this airplane," Doug Clukey, a local pilot, said Saturday...Edes knew he likely would never fly the airplane because of his more than 6-foot frame...

Great Airplane Makeovers

Plane and Pilot;  April 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......value of your aircraft? Refurbishing an airplane is a delightful experience for some...planning. I completely refurbished one airplane, a 1957 Cessna 172, many years ago. It...signing off the work. I also bought the airplane for a relative pittance, so it was economically...

Every way to own an airplane

Plane and Pilot;  January 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ......your dream bird! So you want to own an airplane, but you don't know how to go about it...The first is that you won't fly the airplane enough to justify ownership and the other...partnership. Wouldn't it be nice to own an airplane where you only have to pay half the purchase...

Buying the airplane you train in

Plane and Pilot;  February 1, 2000 ;     390 words ......YOURSELF THE MONEY YOU'D BE PAYING AN FBO TO RENT AIRPLANES? Whether an airplane makes sense for you financially is often a matter...you own it If your plan is to keep your training airplane for one year, you're probably better off renting...

After the crash: you and your passengers are okay, but the airplane will...

Aviation Safety;  June 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......probably beyond our control--and when the airplane comes to rest, it can't be flown again...a cautionary off-airport landing, the airplane is damaged. Now comes what many consider...trained: The aftermath of bending an airplane. Depending on the circumstance, you could...

Post-flight inspections: just because it was fine when you landed doesn't...

Aviation Safety;  September 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......great landing--you'll be able to use the airplane again--and the bird is secure in its...oil temp gauge registered high? Did the airplane use the same amount of fuel as predicted...answered with a quick walk-around of the airplane, by peeking under the cowling for a moment...

Safety equipment: it's not your fault; the engine just quit, but you're...

Aviation Safety;  February 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......sessions: What should you carry in the airplane to get you through an off-airport landing...how will keeping all this stuff in the airplane affect its utility? PHONE HOME In an...We carry one as a backup in case the airplane's electrical system falls down on the...

Boeing 777-200LR, World's Longest-Range Airplane, Makes First Flight.

PR Newswire;  March 8, 2005 ;     492 words ......the world's longest range commercial airplane, today completed its first flight and...Hennemann and Frank Santoni flew the airplane, which carries the distinctive new blue...777 program pilot for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 777-200LR's ability to connect the...

Boeing 777-200LR, world's longest-range airplane, makes first flight.

M2 Presswire;  March 9, 2005 ;     534 words ......Boeing 777-200LR, world's longest-range airplane, makes first flight(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...the world's longest range commercial airplane, today completed its first flight and...Hennemann and Frank Santoni flew the airplane, which carries the distinctive new blue...

Buying Your First New Airplane

Plane and Pilot;  August 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ......WHEREVER YOU GO. A brand-spanking-new airplane. There are few thrills and accomplishments...satisfying and special as buying a factory-new airplane. To the new owner, a new bird is the...the process of acquiring your first new airplane. The following guidelines should assist...

Fractional ownership: AirShares looks best; although neither AirShares...

The Aviation Consumer;  June 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Rationalization and denial are key skills for any airplane owner. How else to justify the cost of owning and operating an airplane? On rare occasions, a GA airplane beats the airlines in dollars and hours, but we usually accept...

Profile: Dave Juckem, who is building an airplane for a summer project

NPR All Things Considered;  July 16, 2002 ;     502 words ......Profile: Dave Juckem, who is building an airplane for a summer project Host: LYNN NEARY Time...mechanic from Wisconsin, is building an airplane from the ground up. This is Juckem's seventh airplane. And rather than flying the planes, Juckem...