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Fornoff flying the BD-5 for a Toshiba commercial in 1980.

In the Cockpit with Legendary Hollywood Stunt Pilot Corkey Fornof

J.W. "Corkey" Fornof is perhaps Hollywood's foremost aviator, his work having appeared in 46 feature films—including James Bond classics such as Octopussy—as well as over 1,000 commercials and TV shows. Corkey shares his st...
by Josh Rasmussen
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Editorials

UN Week: New York’s Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year

Each September, the leaders of the world converge on New York City for what is known as UN Week. The many VIP aircraft that arrive during this time make this week a plane spotter's paradise. Here is a look at where you should g...
by Ben Granucci
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Enthusiast News

Horsepower (Not Horses) Takes Center Stage at Famed Ascot Racecourse

Planes soared over the famed Ascot Racecourse in England during the latest stop on the Red Bull Air Race World Championship tour. NYCA was there to see the action firsthand.
by Mark Kolanowski and Nicola Berry
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Airline News
Nordic Global Airlines MD-11 OH-LGC

MD-11 Versus Wall: Wall Wins

I guess you could argue the wall in this photo looks worse for wear than the cargo plane that hit it. After all, it does have a gaping hole in it, whereas the MD-11 suffered a measly crumpled radome. But...
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Enthusiast News
Amelia Earhart Google Doodle

Amelia Earhart Google Doodle Honors Aviator’s Birthday

Amelia Earhart and her red Lockheed Vega topped Google's homepage on Tuesday to mark the pioneering female aviator's 115th birthday.
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