Pilot Dies in MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crash in Southern Russia

What kind of aircraft was involved in the crash What kind of test mission was being simulated during the crash A Russian Air Force MiG-29SMT Fulcrum-F crashed on Wednesday, August 18th, killing the pilot. The aircraft came down in an open area near the Ashchuluk training ground, in the Astrakhan region, during a routine training flight. The fighter was mocking an enemy aircraft by flying an a low-level, simulating a night-time bombing mission for the purposes of calibrating anti-aircraft systems as well as training other fighters.  After flying over the intended target at an altitude of approximately 1,300ft, the aircraft … Continue reading Pilot Dies in MiG-29 Fighter Jet Crash in Southern Russia

FAA proposes over $500K in Fines Against Unruly Passengers for alleged Death Threats, Apparent Sexual Assault

Why each passenger was fined and how much each passenger was fined in total the FAAs “Zero Tolerance” policy The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing another round of fines against airline passengers for offensive and combative acts. These acts include … Continue reading FAA proposes over $500K in Fines Against Unruly Passengers for alleged Death Threats, Apparent Sexual Assault