Fatal Crash at Reno Air Show

P-51 Mustang via Wikipedia

Hi guys,

I was checking out the news for today and came across a link to a story about a tragic crash at an air show in Reno, Nevada. The pilot was a Hollywood stuntman flying a P-51 Mustang (WWII plane) at over 400 mph and lost control and struck the ground killing 3 and injuring 50 others.  I would like to take the time to send my thoughts and prayers to those families of the pilot and victims on the ground.  This is a sobering reminder that there is always a risk that something could go wrong, and we need to cherish life every day no matter how small it may seem.

Investigators on the scene are saying that is was a mechanical failure of some sort, but there is no conclusive evidence.

Watch the video here: http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/fatal-crash-at-reno-air-show-26643471.html 

 

 

 

 

 

Flight Over NASA for all you aviators.

Hi there!

I was back in the cockpit yesterday for some instrument training here in Florida, and I got to experience something not too many people get too see.  I am sure you have heard of Cape Canaveral, where the shuttle takes off, and now the shuttle program has been shut down by the government.  Well, to make a long story short I was able to do a practice approach to the official NASA shuttle landing strip (KTTS).  It was truly amazing and I almost lost it when I switched over to “NASA Tower”! I was able to see from about a 1000 feet above the launch pads, fueling center, vehicle assembly building, and other NASA facilities.  It was such a cool view and I took some photos for all you out there to check out. Enjoy!

This is where the shuttle lands! Pretty sweet!