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At Professional Winter-Nationals '78 at Bee Line Dragway in Phoenix, AZ in February, 1978. This track no longer exists. Scanned from a slide.
Former Naval Test Pilot School TA-4J Skyhawk BuNo 152868 resting in the sun at Williams Gateway Field, 06 February 2004. 868 is destined for ATSI maintenance parts. Photo by John Gabbard.
I already have a map like this that I posted, but this one is larger, darker and easier to read. Publication date around 4/2009.
Mesa Royale Apartments for Rent - Retirement Living in Mesa, AZ. Enjoy active senior living in Mesa, near Phoenix, at our retirement community. This photo is of our community clubhouse lobby. Learn more about our apartment community for 55+ seniors: Senior Retirement Living in Phoenix.
Came across this Bush billboard in Wickenburg, Arizona on
U.S. Hwy. 93, on my way to Vegas. It is pretty funny regardless of your political leanings.
Markings: 559th Flying Training Squadron (559 FTS) "Billy Goats" is part of the 12th Flying Training Wing based at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas
Sn:07-0868
Specifications (T-6A)
General characteristics
Crew: 2, tandem seating
Length: 33 ft 4 in (10.2 m)
Wingspan: 33 ft 5 in (10.2 m)
Height: 10 ft 8 in (3.3 m)
Empty weight: 4,900 lb (2,087 kg)
Loaded weight: 6,550 lb (2,971 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 6,500 lb (2,958 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 turboprop, 1,100 shp (820 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed: 316 knots IAS (Mach 0.67 at high altitude, 585 km/h)
Range: 850 nm (1,575 km)
Service ceiling: 31,000 ft (9,448 m)
Rate of climb: 4,500 ft/min (1,372 m/min)
The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a single-engined turboprop aircraft built by the Raytheon Aircraft Company (now Hawker Beechcraft). It is used by the United States Air Force for basic pilot training and by the United States Navy for Primary and Intermediate Joint Naval Flight Officer (NFO) and Air Force Navigator / Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) training. It is replacing the Air Force's T-37B Tweet and the Navy's T-34C Turbo Mentor. The T-6A is also used as a basic trainer by the Canadian Forces (CT-156 Harvard II) and the Greek Air Force.
Variants
T-6A Texan II
Standard version for the USAF, USN, and Hellenic Air Force (25).
T-6A NTA Texan II
Armed version of the T-6A for the HAF (20). T-6A NTA has the capability to carry rocket pods, gun pods, external fuel tanks, and bombs.
T-6B Texan II
Upgraded version with a digital glass cockpit that includes a Head-Up Display (HUD), six multi-function displays (MFD) and Hands On Throttle And Stick (HOTAS).[9]
AT-6B Texan II
Armed version of the T-6B for primary weapons training or light attack roles. It has the same digital cockpit, but upgraded to include datalink and integrated electro-optical sensors along with several weapons configurations.[10]
CT-156 Harvard II
Version of the T-6A for NTFC with the Canadian Forces; Cockpit layoutbased on that of the CT-155 Hawk.
Markings: HOSKING MICHAEL M PHOENIX ,AZ
Serial Number 18258062
Specifications Cessna 182T
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 3 passengers
Length: 29 ft 0 in (8.8 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 0 in (11.0 m)
Height: 9 ft 4 in (2.8 m)
Wing area: 174 sq ft (16.2 m²)
Airfoil: NACA 2412
Empty weight: 1,970 lb (894 kg)
Loaded weight: 3,110 lb (1,411 kg)
Useful load: 1,140 lb (517 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 3,100 lb (1406 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Lycoming IO-540-AB1A5 3-Bladed Constant Speed, 230 hp (172 kW)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 175 knots (201 mph, 324 km/h)
Maximum speed: 150 knots (173 mph, 278 km/h)
Cruise speed: 145 knots (167 mph, 269 km/h)
Stall speed: 49 knots (56 mph, 91 km/h)
Range: 930 nmi (1,070 mi, 1,722 km)
Service ceiling: 18,100 ft (5,517 m)
Rate of climb: 924 ft/min (4.7 m/s)
Wing loading: 17.8 lb/sq ft (87 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.074 hp/lb (122 W/kg)
The Cessna 182, marketed under the name Skylane, is a four-seat, single-engine, light airplane. It has the option of adding two child seats, installed in the baggage area.
Introduced in 1956, the 182 has been produced in a number of variants, including a version with retractable landing gear, and is the second most popular Cessna model, after the 172.
Variants
182 - 1956 - debut
182A - 1957 - higher performance model introduced, Skylane name first used
182B - 1959 - cowl flaps added
182C - added swept tail & third side cabin window
182E - cut down rear fuselage & "omni-vision" wraparound rear window
R182 - 1977 - retractable gear variant introduced
182G - elliptical rear side windows
182P - tubular steel undercarriage
182M - 1967 - experimental model with a full cantilever wing[4]
182Q - 1973 - enlarge fin fillet
T182 - turbocharged variant
182R - 1982
182S - 1996 - resumed production
182T - 2001 - current normally aspirated model
T182T - 2001 - current turbocharged model
Specifications (2005 model Tiger Aircraft AG-5B Tiger)
General characteristics
Crew: one, pilot
Capacity: 3 passengers
Length: 22 ft 0 in (6.7 m)
Wingspan: 31 ft 6 in (9.6 m)
Height: 8 ft 0 in (2.4 m)
Wing area: 140 ft² (13 m²)
Empty weight: 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Loaded weight: 2,400 lb (1090 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 2,400 lb (1090 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Lycoming O-360-A4K air-cooled, 4-cylinder, horizontally-opposed piston engine, 180 hp (134 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed: 143 knots (163 mph, 265 km/h)
Range: 686 nm (789 mi, 1,270 km)
Service ceiling: 13,800 ft (4,200 m)
Rate of climb: 850 ft/min (259 m/min)
Wing loading: 17.1 lb/ft² (83 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.08 hp/lb (0.12 kW/kg)
The US Grumman American AA-5 series is a family of all-metal, 4-seat, light aircraft used for touring and training. The line includes the original American Aviation AA-5 Traveler, the Grumman American AA-5 Traveler, AA-5A Cheetah, and AA-5B Tiger, the Gulfstream American AA-5A Cheetah, and AA-5B Tiger, the American General AG-5B Tiger, and the Tiger Aircraft AG-5B Tiger.
AA-5B Tiger
The final variant of the AA-5 line is the AA-5B Tiger. The Tiger was designed by Grumman engineers and was first produced in late 1974 as the 1975 model.
The Tiger was the outcome of the same redesign work on the AA-5 Traveler that resulted in the 150 hp (110 kW) Cheetah and it was originally little more than the same aircraft with a Lycoming O-360-A4K 180 hp (130 kW) engine, resulting in a 139-knot (257 km/h) cruise speed. Gross weight was increased from the AA-5/AA-5A's 2,200 lb (1,000 kg) to 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) on the Tiger. Externally the Tiger looked much like the AA-5 Traveler and AA-5A Cheetah so once again Grumman’s marketing department came up with a distinctive decal package to differentiate the design – this time a "galloping tiger".
While the earlier AA-1s and AA-5s did not change much from year to year the AA-5B Tiger underwent almost continual improvement. As with the AA-5A, the AA-5B was continued in production by Gulfstream when they purchased Grumman's American division. Gulfstream ceased production of all piston-engined aircraft in 1979 and the highly successful Tiger design went out of production after 1323 aircraft had been delivered.
[edit] AG-5B Tiger
For eleven years the design was not produced and then in the late 1980s a new company was formed to produce the Tiger. American General Aviation Corporation carried out further design improvements including introducing a new split nose bowl (engine cover) that could be removed without removing the propeller, a new instrument panel and improved exterior lighting, a new fuel quantity indication system, a 28 volt electrical system replacing the older 14 volt system, a new style throttle quadrant and improvements to the heat and ventilation systems. Aerodynamic improvements raised the optimal altitude cruise speed from 139 knots (257 km/h) true airspeed to 143 knots (265 km/h) TAS. The redesigned aircraft was put into production under an amended type certificate as the American General AG-5B Tiger. The new company had considered producing AA-1s and AA-5A Cheetahs, but those plans were never fulfilled before it closed its doors in 1993. American General produced Tigers for model years 1990-93 and delivered 181 aircraft in that time.
The design has a strong following amongst pilots and aircraft owners and so in 1999 a new company was formed to put the Tiger back into production. Tiger Aircraft LLC started production of the AG-5B Tiger in 2001 at their plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Tiger Aircraft did not produce any other models of the AA-1 or AA-5 family, although they owned the type certificates for the complete line of aircraft. Between 2001 and 2006 Tiger Aircraft produced 51 AG-5Bs. By the middle of 2006 Tiger Aircraft was experiencing financial problems and production of AG-5Bs had been halted and production workers laid off. [1] [2] Tiger Aircraft filed for bankruptcy in January 2007.[3]
On August 2, 2007 The Federal Bankruptcy Court approved the sale of Tiger Aircraft assets to True Flight Holdings LLC. True Flight has indicated its intention to produce parts and also return the AG-5B Tiger to production as soon as possible at a planned 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) facility on a 13 acre lot at the Valdosta, Georgia Airport.[4][5][6]
If True Flight Holdings does put the Tiger into production, they will be the fifth manufacturer to do so.
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311) is a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron known as the "Tomcats", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).
Boeing AV-8B+(R)-27-MC Harrier II Plus 165580 was rebuilt McDonnell Douglas AV-8B-13-MC Harrier II 163675
The Harrier II Plus is very similar to the Night Attack variant, with the addition of an APG-65 radar in an extended nose, making it capable of operating advanced missiles such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM. The radars were removed from early F/A-18 Hornets, which had been upgraded with the related APG-73. The Harrier II Plus is in service with the USMC,
Specifications (AV-8B+ Harrier II Plus)
General characteristics
Crew: 1 pilot
Length: 46 ft 4 in (14.12 m)
Wingspan: 30 ft 4 in (9.25 m)
Height: 11 ft 8 in (3.55 m)
Wing area: 243.4 ft² (22.61 m²)
Airfoil: supercritical airfoil
Empty weight: 13,968 lb (6,340 kg)
Loaded weight: 22,950 lb (10,410 kg)
Max takeoff weight:
Rolling: 31,000 lb (14,100 kg)
Vertical: 20,755 lb (9,415 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Rolls-Royce F402-RR-408 (Mk 105) vectored-thrust turbofan, 23,500 lbf (105 kN)
Performance
Maximum speed: .89 Mach (662 mph, 1,070 km/h) at sea level
Range: 1,200 nm (1,400 mi, 2,200 km)
Combat radius: 300 nmi (556 km)
Ferry range: 1,800 nmi (3,300 km)
Rate of climb: 14,700 ft/min (4,485 m/min)
Wing loading: 94.29 lb/ft² (460.4 kg/m²)
Armament
Guns: 1× GAU-12U "Equalizer" 25 mm (0.98 in) cannon (left pod) and 300 rounds of ammunition (right pod)
Hardpoints: 7 with a capacity of 13,200 lb (STOVL) of stores, including gravity bombs, cluster bombs, napalm canisters, laser-guided bombs, AGM-65 Maverick or AGM-84 Harpoon missiles, a LITENING targeting pod, up to four AIM-9 Sidewinder or similar-sized infrared-guided missiles. Radar equipped AV-8B+ variants can carry up to four AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. An upgrade program is currently fitting airframes with wiring and software to employ 1760 bus-based smart weapons, such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions,
Avionics
APG-65
Good Dog Agility Club is a group of people in the Arizona area who are active in the sport of agility. USDAA Dog Agility, Agility Certification Trials. USDAA - GDA Trail in Mesa, AZ.
This is where you can clearly see that this is a 'mutt' of a vehicle. It has the front wheel of a motorcycle, but the main axles are tank treads.
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
Basketball - Gilbert High’s Maurice Thomas #12 goes high to dunk in the semifinals of the ‘Fear the Hop’ holiday tournament at Mesa High. Gilbert defeated Mesa and moves on to the finals this weekend. More images from the game found here: www.azdewphoto.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=20245381&am...
Markings: Native Air
Serial Number 9015
1997 Eurocopter AS 350 B2 (C/N): 3004 N945AE
Markings: Phi Inc. Lafayette, LA United States
The Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil ("Squirrel") is a single-engined light helicopter originally manufactured by Aérospatiale (now part of Eurocopter Group). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. The AS355 Ecureuil 2 is a twin-engined variant, while the Eurocopter EC130 is a much-improved version of the AS350 airframe
Number of Seats: 6
Number of Engines: 1
Engine Manufacturer and Model: Turbomeca ARRIEL 1SER
AS350
Prototype.
AS350 Firefighter
Fire fighting version.
AS350B
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine.
AS350 B1
Powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D engine.
AS350 B2
Higher gross weight version powered by one Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine.
AS350 B3
High-performance version, is powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 2B engine equipped with a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system. This helicopter is the first ever to land on Mount Everest. Recently introduced AS350 B3/2B1 variant introduces enhanced engine with dual digital FADEC, dual hydraulics and a 2,370 kg (5,225 lb) M.T.O.W.
AS350 BA
Powered by a Turbomeca Arriel 1B engine and fitted with wider chord main rotor blades.
AS350 BB
AS350 B2 variant selected to meet rotary-wing training needs of UK MoD, through its Defence Helicopter Flying School in 1996. Powered by a derated Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 engine to improve the helicopters' life cycle.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.1
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British RAF as a training helicopter.
Eurocopter Squirrel HT.2
Designation of AS350BB in operation with British Army Air Corps as a training helicopter.
AS350 C
Initial variant of Lycoming LTS-101-600A2 powered version developed for the North American market as the AStar. Quickly superseded by AS350D.
AS350 D
Powered by one Lycoming LTS-101 engine for the North American market as the AStar. At one stage marketed as AStar 'Mark III.'
AS350 L1
Military derivative of AS350 B1, powered by a 510-kW (684-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D turboshaft engine. Superseded by AS350 L2.
AS350 L2
Military derivative of AS350 B2, powered by a 546-kW (732-shp) Turbomeca Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engine. Designation superseded by AS550 C2.
HB350 B Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Air Force. Brazilian designations CH-50 and TH-50. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 B1 Esquilo
Unarmed military version for the Brazilian Navy. Brazilian designation UH-12. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
HB350 L1
Armed military version for the Brazilian Army. Brazilian designation HA-1. Built under licence by Helibras in Brazil.
Specifications (AS350 B3)
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Capacity: 6
Length: 12.94 m (42.45 ft)
Rotor diameter: 10.69 m (35.07 ft)
Height: 3.24 m (10.63 ft)
Empty weight: 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Max takeoff weight: 2,250/2,570 kg (4,960/5,225 lbs)
Powerplant: 1× Turbomeca Arriel 2B or 2B1 turboshaft, 632 kW (847 shp)
Performance
Never exceed speed: 287 km/h (155 knots, 178 mph)
Cruise speed: 259 km/h (140 knots, 161 mph - Fast cruise (127 knots normal cruise speed).)
Range: 657 km (355 nm, 408 mi)
Service ceiling: 5,044 m (16,550 ft)
Rate of climb: 10.0 m/s (1,959 ft/min)
MFR Year 2000