Maybe you do not have the same fascination for facts and figures as I do, but I have always been interested to see some of the information which can be found in the research undertaken by companies, especially those involved in aviation and which unveils the way things are going. Take for instance, the latest […]
Gulf stream Aerospace Corporation ,the business jet manufacturer based in Savannah,Georgia,has every reason to be in a celebratory mood as, during the past few weeks, it has marked two major anniversaries of milestones in its history. The first was the 55th anniversary of the first Gulf stream 1 (G1) flight which, the company claims, was […]
There are a lot of options when it comes to seen the Grand Canyon by helicopter. But for discerning travelers looking for a 5-star experience, it\’s Maverick Helicopters all the way. There are number of reasons why Maverick is the luxury flight leader. The first that comes to mind is the EcoStar 130. Maverick, you […]
Halloween will be here soon and in honor of the freaky holiday, I want to show you how to get savings so spooky on Grand Canyon tours that you\’ll be yelling \”trick or treat\” at the top of you lungs! Everybody is under the impression that it\’s best to wait until they arrive at their […]
When a person is looking for an enjoyable way to enjoy the wonders of America, he can tour the Grand Canyon by bus on a full day tour, a half day trip, or a night adventure. A person should consider his budget, the amount of time he has to spend and just how much he […]
A qualitative (‘qual eval’) was conducted on a flight from Comair at Lanseria.Taxiing to runway 06L, with a relatively wide 3,55m wheel track, was smooth and despite a 10 and 12 knot crosswind. Directional control required no special attention from the pilot. On a 24 degrees centigrade afternoon (ISA + 17 degrees centigrade), a pressure […]
Traveling From one part of Africa to another can sometimes still involve lengthy air trips via Europe; railway line gauges are not always compatible which makes the overland movement of goods difficult and there are no trans-African super highways to ease the flow of traffic. Inadequate infrastructure, navigation aids and inferior air traffic control makes […]
This time of the year is perfect for taking a Grand Canyon tour. In addition to the weather being idyllic, you\’re also going to experience great visibility (e.g. awesome views!). So why wait? Get up to the National Park and enjoy the best of the Seven Natural Wonders. The primary starting points to catch a […]
Six Years ago this month, the world’s largest civilian airliner, the Airbus A380,entered service for the first time with Singapore Airlines operating a ground-breaking ,non-stop flight from Singapore to Sydney, in Australia, to open a new era in civil aviation .The aircraft had been delivered to the airline ten days previously. Since that day on […]
Las Vegas is just 120 miles from the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, making it one of the best places from which to take a Grand Canyon helicopter landing tour. Helicopters depart from various air terminals in the metropolitan area. The primary airstrips are ones located on the Las Vegas Strip and Boulder City. […]
