Recently, we received a very interesting email from a trio of watch fanatics in Norway. The depth of research conducted by Lasse Coucheron, Fredric W. Madsen, and Magnus Berger was truly exceptional. So much so, we’re very proud to feature the result of their endeavors here on the pages of Fratello. We hope you enjoy this deep dive into the Heuer 1550 SG “Luftforsvaret”.
Fredric W. Madsen
Magnus Berger
Stories of the Heuer “Luftforsvaret” (Air Force) have been swarming online and in the media in the last decade. This article will give you a deeper insight into the important role it played in Norwegian aviation history.
Setting the Scene for Global Destruction. Now It’s the Arctic
The U.S. is preparing for war in the Arctic, and the “boiling point” might not be far away, Brian Cloughley writes.
On April 8 the front pages of the main U.S. newspapers noted that President Biden was “open to compromise” and a quick glance prompted optimism that Uncle Joe might be seeing some sense about international developments. He said that “Debate is welcome. Compromise is inevitable. Changes are certain,” which is a deep and important statement that would be immensely heartening if it referred to U.S. relations with China and Russia.
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Mitigating the risks of cross-flying
Pilots who routinely fly more than one type have additional considerations when they step into the cockpit. Here s a closer look at some of possible pitfalls of cross-flying. By KP Sanjeev Kumar | December 29, 2020
Estimated reading time 11 minutes, 26 seconds.
It was late evening on my sixth consecutive day of flying duty. I had already flown close to 24 hours over the previous six days, but was well within the regulatory flight time limit of 30 hours over seven consecutive days. I was scheduled to perform a “drying run” ground running all helicopters on the line after their daily engine wash. The next day was to be my weekly day off, as per company rules.