Coulson Aviation recently announced plans to place the air tanker Hawaii Mars in the British Columbia Aviation Museum (BCAM), not […]
Author: Frederick Johnsen
Can you pick a panel for a plane?
Can you look at an instrument panel and tell what airplane it belongs to? Source: general aviationCan you pick a […]
Navy’s factory went small with the SA-1
Designed and manufactured at the Naval Aircraft Factory, the SA-1 was diminutive, simple, and open air, with small wheels complementing […]
Without a shadow of a doubt
From movie magic to high speed reconnaissance to a casual biplane hop, sometimes the best photo of the day isn’t […]
Ogden Osprey couldn’t outclimb the Depression
The Ogden Osprey sought a niche as a small six-place trimotor suitable as a business aircraft, a feeder, or air […]
Red Hawk joins long history of jet trainers
The family tree of long-term dedicated two-seat jet trainers in the Air Force has been a story of success evidenced […]
Heavy metal: The Junkers armored patrol plane
The armored Junkers J.I reached frontline units toward the end of 1917 during World War I. The biplane gained affection […]
Many happy returns for long-time Reno air race fans
As the final flag comes down in Reno for the National Championship Air Races, veteran reporter Frederick A. Johnsen looks […]
The Sea Rover: Melded metal and wood in a flying boat
The Sea Rover has been described as having good water handling traits, as well as decent flying characteristics, although its […]
Vintage Bardahl Special has some new tricks
The 2023 National Championship Air Races attracted a number of vintage racing aircraft to the final event held at storied […]