Category Archives: Aviation

Shortfinals is back and we have him here.

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley Shortfinals is back and we have him here. It has been 1,484 days since shortfinals wrote one of his encyclopedic photo-blog posts for the Daily Kos blog. Shortfinals is the nom de plume of G. Ross Sharp. … Continue reading →

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SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN 29 YEARS OLD TODAY . . . THE CELTIC LASSIE: 1988 – 2015

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley Not scared of trolls at all. Trolls know better than to hassle Celtic women. A Celtic Woman will open the gates of hell, escort your ass right on in, and do it with a smile on her … Continue reading →

Posted in Alaska, Aviation, North Carolina, Tennessee | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

Just a few observations:

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Terry Welshans

In a recent article, I think Bill Palmer is reading it wrong. A battle hardened Admiral or General, Army or Marine, can not be intimidated or embarrassed by this guy. Could Nimitz, Puller, Patton, Bradley or Montgomery or any of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, US Military, War | 2 Comments

U.S.M.C. Facing a Readiness Crisis

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Terry Welshans

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils” departs the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 24, 2017. US Marine Corps photo. Pilots need practice to maintain proficiency. Pilots flying … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, Aviation, Economic Policy, Government, USMC | 11 Comments

Customs and Border Patrol Warrantless Searches

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Terry Welshans

Dating back to at least 2009, Customs and Border Patrol has detained pilots of general aviation aircraft and have conducted warrantless searches.  In a typical scenario, after a routine flight, you land at your destination, taxi to the ramp—and then … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Big Brother, Constitutional Law, DHS, Nazis, Terrorism, United States, War on "Terror", War on Drugs | 2 Comments

Presidential TFR Trouble

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Terry Welshans

by Terry Welshans Palm Beach, Florida is bracing for long-term economic loss and disruption due to the presidential Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) covering President Trump’s visits to his Mar-a-Lago resort. For the three weekend in a row, the presidential TFR … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Florida, Government, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Presidents, United States | 12 Comments

USS Porter Buzzed by Russian Planes in Black Sea

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Terry Welshans

  I cross-posted this to Daily Kos earlier today. This is the first time the Russians have flown close aboard a US Navy ship since tRump has taken office. In this case, the flights included four aircraft. The first buzzing … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, Russia, United States, USN | 22 Comments

Continuing Making Friends

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Terry Welshans

Kathryns’ Report, an aviation web site,  reported today that Emirates says flight was delayed after Delta Airlines refused them a spare part. As Faux News says, “We report, you decide.” DUBAI, Feb 9 Emirates has accused Delta Air Lines of … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, Economics, Politics | 1 Comment

More Unintended Consequences

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Terry Welshans

Andy Pasztor reported February 9, 2017 in The Wall Street Journal:  that in the wake of Mr. Trump’s executive order putting all new and pending regulations on hold for 60 days, the Federal Aviation Administration’s normally low-profile, routine safety directives … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, Government | 3 Comments

ON THIS DAY: December 22, 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by wordcloud9

December 22nd is Date Nut Bread Day Anne & Samantha Day * National Re-Gifting Day * National Cookie Exchange Day ______________________________________________________________ MORE! Giacomo Puccini, ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson, and  Samantha Smith, click

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