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Historic
FlyPast Podcast Episode 10
This week, the podcasters discuss the good, the bad and the indifferent of historic aviation in films. As you'd expect, there are some 'conflicting' opinions...
The many faces of the Mustang
Mustangs with Allison powerplants were far more successful and widely used than their current reputation suggests, as Malcolm V Lowe reveals...
One Spitfire's illustrious life story
The number of surviving Spitfire Mk.Vs is minute. Allan Vogel explores the history of one example, BL688, while Mark Parnall, CEO of the Parnall Group, reveals how his firm is striving to make this same aircraft airworthy
National Aviation Museum of Korea's centenary debut
The first museum dedicated to aviation in Korea opened its doors on July 5, 2020 – 100 years to the day of the nation’s first military aviators taking to the air. Andre Lavigne reports from the newly opened National Aviation Museum of Korea...
News from the World of Aviation Heritage
Steve Beebee and Jamie Ewan bring readers this month's aviation heritage news...
Military
TOPGUN through the ages
The US Navy’s TOPGUN fighter weapons school is marking 50 years of training. Combat Aircraft charts its history and success and finds a center of excellence that is adapting for the future.
A look into Italy's Suppression of Enemy Air Defence Unit: 155 Gruppo
Combat Aircraft Journal recently visited Ghedi Air Base, home to the Italian Air Force’s 155° Gruppo Electronic Warfare Tactical Suppression (ETS), to learn how the Tornado ECR and F-35A Lightning II are training for dangerous enemy radar destruction missions
Boeing begins new A-10C wing deliveries to USAF
Boeing announced on May 25 that, in partnership with sub-contractor Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers, it has delivered the first new wing set for the A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet to the US Air Force.
Commercial
Flying High with Captain Chris
Since he was a boy, Chris Pohl dreamed of being a commercial pilot. Now, with 38 years of experience behind him, he’s able to reflect on a fascinating career which continues to reach new heights. Louise Rose Jones caught up with the Virgin Atlantic training captain and social media star to find out more.
Breaking Boundaries with Aviation Design
Airlines and aircraft manufacturers alike rely on design...
Boeing only delivered four jets in July…
… while Airbus did 47. The stats show that last month wasn’t a good one for the 737 MAX manufacturer
Frequent flyers key to aviation recovery
Huge survey reveals three-quarters of frequent travellers are ready to fly again and that demand for airport lounges will increase, but clarity is needed on quarantines and border controls
Flight Simulation
Boulder City Airport for Prepar3D Released
Orbx has announced 61B Boulder City Municipal Airport for Prepar3D version 4 is out.
PC Pilot Issue 127 Downloads
Specially selected freeware and videos of flight sims reviewed in the May/June 2020 issue.
Casablanca For X-Plane Released
Software studio, FSDG has announced Casablanca Airport is now available for X-Plane 11.
