User:Blandoon

I've been informally contributing for a while, but I decided to join WikiProject Aviation and see what I can add to it. I am a (non-current) commercial and multi-engine rated pilot with instrument rating, and an all-around aviation history buff.

I also have some professional expertise in computer networking, so I may be fiddling around in that department from time to time.

(To be continued...)

Interests and qualifications Caption This user is a telecommunications engineer. This user is a commercial airplane pilot with instrument and multi-engine ratings. BSThis user has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation. This user is a participant in WikiProject Aviation. Fun stuff Caption This user contributes using Linux. This user uses Microsoft Windows under duress. This user has flown an M20. This user is interested in military aircraft and their history. This user enjoys heavy metal music. This user enjoys electronic music. This user is a modular synthesizer player, user, tweaker, and/or builder. This user plays the bass guitar. This user does not pump their own gas.

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Today's featured articles 07 Dec 2024 – Wilfred Arthur (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb Did you know 20 Nov 2024 – 1991 Andover tornado (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by EF5 (t · c); see discussion 06 Nov 2024 – René Vallon (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Crisco 1492 (t · c); see discussion Articles for deletion 22 Nov 2024 – Rab Nawaz Choudhary (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TheLongTone (t · c); see discussion (3 participants) 20 Nov 2024 – 2018 Philippines Piper PA-23 crash (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Aviationwikiflight (t · c); see discussion (3 participants) 14 Nov 2024 – Caspian Airlines Flight 6936 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Lolzer3000 (t · c); see discussion (6 participants; relisted) 08 Nov 2024 – Shelby County Airport (Missouri) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion (8 participants; relisted) 08 Nov 2024 – 2024 New Way Cargo Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 shootdown (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Lolzer3000 (t · c); see discussion (15 participants; relisted) 28 Oct 2024 – Ersel Göral (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Mccapra (t · c) was closed as delete by Explicit (t · c) on 18 Nov 2024; see discussion (6 participants; relisted) Proposed deletions 19 Nov 2024 – Cardiff Brothers Airport (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Carguychris (t · c): Fails WP:NBUILD, WP:NAIRPORT, and WP:GNG due to lack of coverage in WP:SECONDARY sources aside from WP:ROTM mentions in aviation-related government and navigational databases. Additionally, it appears that the airport has permanently closed; the 56TE ... 19 Nov 2024 – Daedalus Project (skydiving) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c): Advertising/self-promotion. Doesn't meet WP:NCORP. It cites a lot of references but they seem to be the company's website, random blogs, or don't mention actually this product 14 Nov 2024 – Amelia Rose Earhart (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by GrantHenninger (t · c) and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 17 Nov 2024 was deproded by Espresso Addict (t · c) on 18 Nov 2024 Categories for discussion 15 Nov 2024 – Category:Airliner accidents and incidents caused by bird strikes (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Carguychris (t · c) was closed; see discussion Redirects for discussion 14 Nov 2024 – 凧 (talk · edit · hist) →Kite was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion 02 Nov 2024 – Heathe N. Craig Joint Theater Hospital (talk · edit · hist) →Bagram Airfield was RfDed by CycloneYoris (t · c); see discussion 26 Oct 2024 – Craig Joint Theater Hospital (talk · edit · hist) →Bagram Airfield was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion Files for discussion 16 Nov 2024 – File:Platt-LePage XR-1A front.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Platt-LePage XR-1) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion A-Class review undated – Project Pluto (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review undated – John S. McCain Sr. (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review undated – Granville Gee Bee Model A (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review undated – Lockheed YF-22 (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review undated – List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review Good article nominees 09 Nov 2024 – American Airlines Flight 327 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by RecycledPixels (t · c); start discussion 09 Nov 2024 – Western Air Lines Flight 636 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by RecycledPixels (t · c); start discussion 14 Oct 2024 – Western Air Lines Flight 34 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by RecycledPixels (t · c); start discussion 06 Oct 2024 – Columbus Airport (Georgia) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mccunicano (t · c); start discussion 15 Jun 2024 – Chennai International Airport (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Magentic Manifestations (t · c); start discussion Featured article reviews 20 May 2024 – Northrop YF-23 (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Steve7c8 (t · c); see discussion Good article reassessments 16 Nov 2024 – John Glenn Columbus International Airport (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion 31 Oct 2024 – Hans-Ulrich Rudel (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by MisterBee1966 (t · c); see discussion 14 Nov 2024 – Neal Boortz (talk · edit · hist) nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c) was closed; see discussion Peer reviews 12 Sep 2024 – Elm Farm Ollie (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Sevey13 (t · c); see discussion Articles to be merged 22 Nov 2024 – Aeroflot-Yugavia Flight 519 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Yugavia Flight S-519 by Meltdown627 (t · c); see discussion 19 Nov 2024 – Comanche County–City Airport (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Comanche, Texas by Carguychris (t · c); see discussion 19 Nov 2024 – Clarksville/Red River County Airport (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Clarksville, Texas by Carguychris (t · c); see discussion 19 Nov 2024 – Andrews County Airport (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Andrews County, Texas by Carguychris (t · c); see discussion 19 Nov 2024 – Stonewall County Airport (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Stonewall County, Texas by Carguychris (t · c); see discussion 19 Nov 2024 – Albany Municipal Airport (Texas) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Albany, Texas by Carguychris (t · c); see discussion 19 Nov 2024 – Bay City Regional Airport (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bay City, Texas by Carguychris (t · c); see discussion 08 Nov 2024 – Lannion Airfield (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Lannion–Côte de Granit Airport by P199 (t · c); see discussion 15 Oct 2024 – RAF Kalyan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Kalyan Airstrip by Gavbadger (t · c); see discussion 12 Sep 2024 – IndiGo fleet (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to IndiGo by Arnav Bhate (t · c); see discussion (5 more...) Articles to be split 22 Nov 2024 – Atmospheric entry (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rod57 (t · c); see discussion 21 Nov 2024 – Spacecraft attitude control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Fgnievinski (t · c); see discussion 20 Nov 2024 – List of accidents and incidents involving commercial aircraft (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Mjroots (t · c); see discussion 15 Jul 2024 – Prince Andrew, Duke of York (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AjaxSmack (t · c); see discussion 10 Sep 2023 – Ibaraki Airport (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Harashisaki (t · c); see discussion 04 Dec 2022 – Wankel engine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Thumperward (t · c); see discussion Articles for creation 18 Nov 2024 – Draft:Aero (semi-private airline) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by HelloESK7 (t · c) 18 Nov 2024 – Draft:Drone Remote Identification Protocol (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Waritsanant06 (t · c) 15 Nov 2024 – Draft:Ilker Furat (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Heathbar1981 (t · c) 08 Nov 2024 – Draft:Corsica Airfield Complex (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Bollardant (t · c) 28 Oct 2024 – Draft:Aérodrome communal de Rodez-Onet-le-Château (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by KeyMen12 (t · c) 25 Oct 2024 – Draft:Pierre de Saint Roman (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Grégoire Corty (t · c) 22 Oct 2024 – Draft:HH-47 CSAR-X Prototype (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Csarhelicopterfan (t · c) 16 Oct 2024 – Draft:Aeroflot Flight 466 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ArthurGilf0rd (t · c)
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