On The Ramp Aviation

11/12/2025

04/12/2025

Just heard about the tragic plane crash in Boca Raton this morning. A small Cessna 310R aircraft went down near North Military Trail and Butts Road around 10:20 a.m., shortly after taking off from Boca Raton Airport. The pilot had reported rudder issues before the crash.

Sadly, all three people on board lost their lives, and a driver on the road was injured when their vehicle was caught in the resulting fireball. Emergency crews responded quickly, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time. May god give you peace and comfort through this storm.

(Sources: https://nypost.com/2025/04/11/us-news/small-plane-crashes-in-boca-raton-florida-police/?utm_source=chatgpt.com; Yahoo images)

04/12/2025

Views like these are what makes dealing with the cold worth it!! 🤣

The aircraft getting refueled is a B787-800, and the other aircraft in view is an A320.

04/08/2025

Recently loaded up this 1978 Beechcraft Sierra. She belonged to the father of a friend I’ve known since 4th grade (almost 13 years) who fell under some health issues.

She’s not much but she still has a history, and some good parts that will recoup our transport costs. But most importantly, her story will live on and will remain near for visits. A shell of a plane like this contains hours of stories and memories, and it’s our mission to attempt to save these timeless classics.

*First post in a while, got busy with daily life and couldn’t find the time. Thanks to all the new followers and everyone who engages with my posts!

02/24/2025

Here’s a picture Of Sandy the Comanche before the accident. Not the biggest fan of the paint job, but you can’t deny those looks!!

02/23/2025

How do you fit an airplane in a U-Haul Truck?

It turns out, there’s a lot of ways!! When we found our first Comanche listed online for less than $10,000, you could say we jumped the gun. It was already disassembled but 10 hours away and we only had one truck and trailer to utilize.

We were left with a dent in the business account and the question mentioned before. It turns out that the 26’ option of U-Haul Box Trucks is the perfect option. A simple wood frame, ratchet straps, and pool noodles held 36 feet worth of our new, prized Comanche wings (which were in near perfect condition, I might add).

When paired with an additional 16’ bumper-pull trailer, this convoy was unstoppable. The fuselage was lowered onto a 2” thick foam mat (typically used in pools/ponds), then strapped down very strategically. This was to avoid excessive pressure on known failure points on the fuselage. We learned these ‘techniques’ from failed attempts at transporting aircraft tubes, only to arrive at our destination with a stress crack or bent tail section.

Surprisingly enough we made the trip from Minnesota to Indiana in two days. Just myself and my father driving on the interstate, stopping only for beef jerky and diesel. And as an added bonus…there were no cracks in the fuselage of our new, beautiful Candy Cane Comanche 😎

02/22/2025

For a gear up, belly landing…not too shabby!!

02/21/2025

Fully loaded! This was (half of) our load when we brought ‘Sandy’ home. We spent almost a week at the Cape Fear airport tearing her down. The guys at the airport were great to us and gave us plenty of room to work on the plane too!

02/21/2025

I think we are getting a little full on inventory 💪

02/20/2025

02/20/2025

Amid ongoing concerns about a shortage of air traffic controllers, recent reports have surfaced about FAA employees being fired or reassigned, raising questions about the impact on the agency’s ability to maintain safety and efficiency in U.S. airspace.

The shortage of air traffic controllers has been a persistent issue for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), worsened by retirements, long training periods, and challenges in recruiting new controllers. As air traffic volumes continue to rise, the strain on the existing workforce has become more apparent. The FAA has been under pressure to address these shortages, which could have serious consequences for flight safety and delays.

However, amidst these challenges, some FAA employees have been terminated or reassigned. These moves are part of broader efforts to address inefficiencies within the organization. Some employees may have faced disciplinary actions due to performance issues or failure to meet the agency's standards. Meanwhile, others have been impacted by organizational shifts, such as restructuring efforts aimed at modernizing operations.

Critics argue that firing or reassigning FAA employees during a time of workforce shortages could exacerbate the situation and hinder the agency’s ability to adequately manage air traffic. The shortage of air traffic controllers has already led to increased workloads for remaining employees, and any disruption in staffing may further complicate the FAA's efforts to ensure safe and timely air travel.

As the aviation industry continues to recover from the pandemic and air traffic volumes increase, the FAA faces ongoing challenges in balancing the need for effective staffing with efforts to streamline operations. Addressing the air traffic controller shortage and improving workforce stability will be key to maintaining safety and efficiency in U.S. airspace in the years to come.

02/20/2025

A slight deviation from the regular aviation content. Figured I’d share the rebuild pics of our towing truck after it was wrecked last Monday.

Hey, we use it to pull airplanes across the country so I think it still counts as an aviation post!! 🤣