There are only 66 years between the first flight and the first Moon landing.
On December 17, 1903, at 10:35 a.m., the Wright brothers made history with the first successful powered flight of the "Wright Flyer "at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Orville Wright piloted the aircraft, lying on the lower wing to control the wing-warping mechanism, while his brother Wilbur ran alongside to stabilize the machine. The plane traveled 120 feet (36.6 meters) in just 12 seconds, marking the first sustained and controlled heavier-than-air, powered flight.
Just 66 years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever set foot on the Moon. The crew traveled 240,000 miles from the Earth to the moon in 76 hours.
On December 17, 1903, at 10:35 a.m., the Wright brothers made history with the first successful powered flight of the "Wright Flyer "at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Orville Wright piloted the aircraft, lying on the lower wing to control the wing-warping mechanism, while his brother Wilbur ran alongside to stabilize the machine. The plane traveled 120 feet (36.6 meters) in just 12 seconds, marking the first sustained and controlled heavier-than-air, powered flight.
Just 66 years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to ever set foot on the Moon. The crew traveled 240,000 miles from the Earth to the moon in 76 hours.
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Hurricane Melissa :
The video appears to be a scene from a Hollywood movie, but the horrific scene is a real incident.
Half a million people evacuated in Cuba.
Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans without power.
Parts of western Jamaica 'underwater,' minister says.
Southwest Jamaica was battered by Beryl last year.
By Tuesday, Melissa had morphed into a high-end Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, tying it with with four other hurricanes as the second-strongest storm recorded in the Atlantic since records began in 1851.
Meteorologists at AccuWeather said Melissa ranked as the third most intense hurricane observed in the Caribbean after Wilma in 2005 and Gilbert in 1988 - the last major storm to make landfall in Jamaica.
Facts
Formed on October 21, 2025, as the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Intensified into a Category 5 hurricane on October 27, 2025.
Reached maximum sustained winds at 185 mph, with higher gusts, according to NOAA.
Made landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic winds, torrential rains, and flooding. The storm affected millions across the Caribbean, including Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
Resulted in at least 30 deaths across the region: Haiti (25 deaths), Jamaica (8 deaths), and the Dominican Republic (1 death). Many others are missing.
Endangered 1.6 million children in Jamaica, Haiti, and the surrounding islands.
Caused widespread displacement, infrastructure damage, and agricultural loss across the Caribbean.
The video appears to be a scene from a Hollywood movie, but the horrific scene is a real incident.
Half a million people evacuated in Cuba.
Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans without power.
Parts of western Jamaica 'underwater,' minister says.
Southwest Jamaica was battered by Beryl last year.
By Tuesday, Melissa had morphed into a high-end Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, tying it with with four other hurricanes as the second-strongest storm recorded in the Atlantic since records began in 1851.
Meteorologists at AccuWeather said Melissa ranked as the third most intense hurricane observed in the Caribbean after Wilma in 2005 and Gilbert in 1988 - the last major storm to make landfall in Jamaica.
Facts
Formed on October 21, 2025, as the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Intensified into a Category 5 hurricane on October 27, 2025.
Reached maximum sustained winds at 185 mph, with higher gusts, according to NOAA.
Made landfall in Jamaica, causing catastrophic winds, torrential rains, and flooding. The storm affected millions across the Caribbean, including Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
Resulted in at least 30 deaths across the region: Haiti (25 deaths), Jamaica (8 deaths), and the Dominican Republic (1 death). Many others are missing.
Endangered 1.6 million children in Jamaica, Haiti, and the surrounding islands.
Caused widespread displacement, infrastructure damage, and agricultural loss across the Caribbean.
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LATEST UPDATE:LOUISVILLE UPS 2976 PLANE CRASH
Authorities confirm 7 deaths in Louisville crash, with more expected.
Situation:
• 7 confirmed dead, others critically injured.
• 16 families missing loved ones.
• Search and rescue ongoing.
• Reunification Center: 2911 Taylor Blvd.
• Shelter zone reduced to ¼ mile.
• Airport: Runway 11/29 reopened; delays expected.
• Runway 17R/35L closed until Nov 15.
Prayers for victims, families, and responders
Authorities confirm 7 deaths in Louisville crash, with more expected.
Situation:
• 7 confirmed dead, others critically injured.
• 16 families missing loved ones.
• Search and rescue ongoing.
• Reunification Center: 2911 Taylor Blvd.
• Shelter zone reduced to ¼ mile.
• Airport: Runway 11/29 reopened; delays expected.
• Runway 17R/35L closed until Nov 15.
Prayers for victims, families, and responders
Remembering the Crew of UPS Flight 2976
The aviation world continues to mourn the loss of three UPS Airlines pilots who perished when their McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, operating as UPS Flight 2976, crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025.
The aircraft was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, when it went down in an industrial area near the airport, igniting a massive fire that destroyed several warehouses. Authorities have confirmed 13 fatalities, including all three crew members on board—marking the deadliest accident in UPS history.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause, with early reports indicating a possible engine separation during take-off.
The Flight Crew
UPS officially identified the crew as Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.
Captain Richard Wartenberg
UPS confirmed Captain Wartenberg as the pilot in command of Flight 2976.
Local outlets in Kentucky identified him as a Northern Kentucky resident and veteran UPS pilot remembered by colleagues for his professionalism and steady leadership.
First Officer Lee Truitt
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, First Officer Truitt joined UPS as a pilot in recent years.
According to New Mexico media reports, he was active in the local aviation community and is remembered for his enthusiasm and dedication to flying.
Captain Dana Diamond
Serving as the flight’s International Relief Officer, Captain Diamond was identified by Texas news outlets as a long-time aviator from Burleson County, Texas. He is remembered locally for his commitment to aviation and community service.
Our thoughts are with the UPS Flight 2976 family, the colleagues who worked alongside this crew, and the friends and loved ones mourning their loss. May they find comfort in knowing that the entire global aviation community stands beside them, united not only by wings but also in sorrow, pride, and gratitude for three aviators who carried the spirit of flight with honor.
Always #unitedbywings
#UPSAirlines #AviationFamily #CargoAviation #AvGeek #AviationNews #pilot #pilots
The aviation world continues to mourn the loss of three UPS Airlines pilots who perished when their McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, operating as UPS Flight 2976, crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on November 4, 2025.
The aircraft was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, when it went down in an industrial area near the airport, igniting a massive fire that destroyed several warehouses. Authorities have confirmed 13 fatalities, including all three crew members on board—marking the deadliest accident in UPS history.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the cause, with early reports indicating a possible engine separation during take-off.
The Flight Crew
UPS officially identified the crew as Captain Richard Wartenberg, First Officer Lee Truitt, and International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond.
Captain Richard Wartenberg
UPS confirmed Captain Wartenberg as the pilot in command of Flight 2976.
Local outlets in Kentucky identified him as a Northern Kentucky resident and veteran UPS pilot remembered by colleagues for his professionalism and steady leadership.
First Officer Lee Truitt
Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, First Officer Truitt joined UPS as a pilot in recent years.
According to New Mexico media reports, he was active in the local aviation community and is remembered for his enthusiasm and dedication to flying.
Captain Dana Diamond
Serving as the flight’s International Relief Officer, Captain Diamond was identified by Texas news outlets as a long-time aviator from Burleson County, Texas. He is remembered locally for his commitment to aviation and community service.
Our thoughts are with the UPS Flight 2976 family, the colleagues who worked alongside this crew, and the friends and loved ones mourning their loss. May they find comfort in knowing that the entire global aviation community stands beside them, united not only by wings but also in sorrow, pride, and gratitude for three aviators who carried the spirit of flight with honor.
Always #unitedbywings
#UPSAirlines #AviationFamily #CargoAviation #AvGeek #AviationNews #pilot #pilots
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India Flight 171 Crash: Truth Behind 260 Deaths Sparks Controversy
https://proplanepilot.com/whos-really-to-blame-inside-the-explosive-controversy-over-indias-deadly-flight-171-crash-that-killed-260-people/
https://proplanepilot.com/whos-really-to-blame-inside-the-explosive-controversy-over-indias-deadly-flight-171-crash-that-killed-260-people/
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India Flight 171 Crash: Truth Behind 260 Deaths Sparks Controversy
Five months after Flight 171 crashed in India killing 260 people, controversy erupts as pilots face blame, experts hint at mechanical failure.
UPS Cargo Jet Crash: FAA Records Reveal Cracks And Corrosion Before Disaster
https://proplanepilot.com/revealed-ups-cargo-jet-crash-md-11-2976-that-crashed-had-major-repairs-just-2-months-before-disaster-faa-records-show/
https://proplanepilot.com/revealed-ups-cargo-jet-crash-md-11-2976-that-crashed-had-major-repairs-just-2-months-before-disaster-faa-records-show/
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UPS Cargo Jet Crash: FAA Records Reveal Cracks And Corrosion Before Disaster
FAA records show the UPS Cargo Jet Crash in Louisville had cracks, corrosion, and major repairs just months before. NTSB now investigating maintenance logs.
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GPS Spoofing Explained: How A Massive Cyber Attack Nearly Crashed Hundreds Of Flights At Delhi Airport
https://proplanepilot.com/gps-spoofing-explained/
https://proplanepilot.com/gps-spoofing-explained/