An addled president is shredding the Constitution to usher in white nationalism and fascism while destroying the economy and our health care, so if you’re going to write an alarmist op-ed because a mayoral candidate might open five (5) city-run grocery stores, you can kindly get bent.

A man who holds the title of President of the United States, who took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, who then says he doesn’t know if he’d uphold the Constitution, is unfit to be president and should be removed.

Unethical flight crew protip: Headset batteries dead? Swap them with the batteries in the hotel remote. #crewlife

The last day of the month can only mean one thing: time for another one of @cessnateur.bsky.social's excellent rare aircraft retrospectives, which appeared recently in @flyingmagazine.bsky.social. We think this jet has puppy-like cuteness coupled with some seriously good ideas. (📸 Saab AB) | 🛩️ 🥇

Tried to tell a German friend “Guten Nacht,” and autocorrect changed it to “Guten Nacho.” I approved the change and will fully endorse any future occurrences.

Look at this cool overhead fuel hose system from back in the day. Why are we dragging fuel hoses around on the ground and carrying them up ladders like Neanderthals?

Someone is advertising a “David and Clark” headset for sale near me, and I imagine it looking like Davey Crockett’s coonskin hat with the raccoon tail.

Fun fact: The 11,574 lb Mitsubishi MU-2L has less wing area than the 1,220 lb Piper J3 Cub.

Looks like a nice, classic Cessna 140A! The 120/140 can be challenging to distinguish from an early 170 from a distance, and my go-to clue is the bottom of the door - if it’s angled upward, it’s a little 120/140, but if it’s flat, parallel with the airplane’s belly, it’s a 170.

Given it's (almost) the last day of the month, it’s time again to feature the latest of @cessnateur.bsky.social's compelling History's Unique Aircraft series. We've always liked this diminutive little jet, which accomplished a surprising amount over the course of its operational life. | 🛩️ ⚔️ 🥇

Man, I’m so glad my airplane is down for maintenance right now so I don’t have to subject myself to all the dangerous diversity that’s out there causing crashes and killing people.

As usual, we wrap up the month with another interesting and informative article from @cessnateur.bsky.social: « The insect-like aircraft could fly with or without the cargo pod and was named the Fairchild XC-120 Packplane. The concept was similar to that of intermodal cargo containers … » | 🛩️ ⚔️ 🥇

There should be a word for the realization that the German language has a word for something that the English language lacks. And I bet the Germans have a word for this.

Not one, but TWO Goodyear blimps will be at #AirVenture #OSH25! @goodyearblimp.bsky.social

Apparently, the US Air Force Academy serves B-2 shaped #stealth nacho chips.

#dc9 rocket-assisted takeoff:

Saw a great bumper sticker today: “Everything is a conspiracy theory when you don’t understand how anything works.”

It is now 2025. This means 1996, the year the #bombardier #GlobalExpress and #cessna #CitationExcel made their first flights, is closer to the year of the moon landing than to the present year.

We bring the month, and year, to a close with another great piece by @cessnateur.bsky.social. This time, a never-built regional airliner foreshadowing the ubiquitous twin-turboprop regionals of today. We also think its post-war marketing faintly echoes in that of new aircraft like Electra's EL9. | 🛩️

Some of my top aviation memories, in no particular order: • Flying into Meigs Field • Camping beneath my own wing at #AirVenture • Flying a Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter • Trapping aboard, and later being shot off of the USS Carl Vinson (as a passenger) aboard a Grumman C-2 Greyhound

Mariah Carey is to Christmas as corrosion is to airframes.

Zookeeper: “Mr. Kramer, he’s an innocent primate.” Kramer: “So am I!”

"In the heat of battle, my father wove a tapestry of obscenity that as far as we know, is still hanging in space over Lake Michigan." #achristmasstory

I guess I just don’t understand how you can be a billionaire and NOT own an MD500 in Magnum P.I. paint. It makes no sense.

Considering how many have died over the years as a result of leaving control locks in place, why is there no certification requirement that the locks be frangible, able to be broken with sufficient force on the control yoke or stick? This could be done without sacrificing the original functionality.

Airplane owners - What flying-related items under $50 would you like to find in your stockings this year?

Huh that's interesting for the A320 family. At AA the 319/320/321 crosswind limits are 35 kts. 737-800: 33kts 737-8MAX: 32kts 777: 38kts 787-8: 37kts 787-9: 40kts

I asked my #Delta pilot buddy to rank #DeltaAirlines types by their max crosswind limitations per the ops manual on dry, uncontaminated runways. Here’s the ranking: A220-300 - 29 kts 737 - 33 kts A220-100 - 35 kts 717 - 38 kts A319/320/321 - 38 kts A330 - 40 kts A350 - 40 kts 757/767 - 40 kts

However, we still haven’t seen any book or film that has effectively integrated #generalaviation into post-apocalyptic life, and this is a massive shame. Aside from the obvious utility, imagine having LAX and LGA all to yourself, landing on carriers, & having zero airspace to contend with. #fantasy

The #silo TV series on Apple TV+ is proving to be every bit as enjoyable as the books upon which it is based.

Here’s a nice study of the variable-sweep forward wing of the #beechcraftstarship:

Hot engine, hot brakes.

Annual reminder that if your name happens to be Skip Lane, you’ve got a tremendous marketing opportunity.

As far as I can tell, owners of private airfields can choose whatever name they want for the airfield with zero restrictions. It seems to be one of the very few remaining instances where not one person has pushed the limits enough to force the introduction of formal rules. Very thought provoking.

It’s that time of year again.

An angry thrust reverser:

“A water take-off in All American Engineering's hydro-lift airplane is accomplished easily. The aircraft picks up speed after a beach run of two or three times its own length. It then taxis into the water, increasing speed until airborne.”

Squawk 1310 and #GOBLUE!

We mark the end of the month by again featuring the well-researched and well-written prose of @cessnateur.bsky.social. This time, his attention turns to the CBA-123 'Vector' jointly developed in Brasil and Argentina. To us, it bears a resemblance to current designs such as those from Eviation. | 🛩️

Piper Cherokee #taildragger - bueno or no bueno?

Seriously though - will aviation marketing and graphic design ever return to these heights?

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Which #cessnaskymaster variant do you like best - twin piston, single turboprop tractor, or single turboprop pusher?

Sometimes, #googlestreetview reveals a glimpse into our own future.

Aircraft owners: Besides an engine heater and cowl cover, what winter flying items would you never want to live without?

Not sure what's going on here. I just hope my aircraft maintenance needs are never serious enough to necessitate multiple men in lab coats.