The first Gulfstream jet ever manufactured made it’s first flight in 1966. It was recently retired after 44 years of continuous service with a single owner. Here’s a look at the history and future of this one-of-a-kind aircraft. Read more →
Month: October 2013
The Universal Headset
Headsets are the Rodney Dangerfield of aviation. They get no respect — at least, not until an otherwise pleasant flight is ruined by a throbbing headache brought on by the weight and clamping force exerted by a cheap, beat-up, or poor-fitting unit. I’m fortunate to fly a wide variety of aircraft on a regular basis—it’s one of the things that keeps aviation fresh and exciting—but unfortunately, it also means a big pile of equipment, especially where headsets are concerned. Wouldn’t it be great if there was just one headset that worked perfectly in every airplane? Read more →
Vintage Flying
Do you ever get the feeling that you were born in the wrong era? I do. It’s ironic because I have a natural affinity for computerized devices and other high-tech elements. Nevertheless, they don’t hold a candle to the mechanical brilliance and timeless design ethos of vintage aircraft like this 1928 Travel Air biplane. Read more →