Another iconic British fighter, is needing help from the aviation community. The Anglo-American Lightning Organization is restoring an English Electric “Lightning” to full flying condition. They’ve made significant progress and due in some part to our success with the Harrier, they are anticipating a full return to flight. We’ve helped them with the FAA regulations and shared advice […]
As part of our annual Conditional Inspection, the Sea Harrier is placed on jacks and hydraulic power is applied. The gas motor running is actually our “log splitter” hydraulic generator. It provides the power to actuate the flight controls. All the hydraulic flight controls, etc., are exercised, including retracting and lowering the landing gear. This ensures […]
In Flight Magazine has selected Team SHAR to grace it’s April edition, highlighting the airshow industry and performers. The photo was taken by our media expert, Lloyd Gill and shows Art Nalls in the cockpit, waiting for the call from the Air Boss to start. Crew Chief, Rich Gill, is standing by. Not seen, are the […]
By all accounts, the first flight was an astounding success! We had managed to not only get the airplane in the United States, certified, approved, and ground tested, but we flew it! Despite a minor annoyance of losing communications, there were no other notable problems with the airplane. All systems appeared to be working as […]
The Indian Navy just announced the retirement of their fleet of Sea Harriers. This comes after 33 years of service from Sea Harriers. Nalls Aviation now becomes the only operator of Sea Harriers. Our FA.2 is the last surviving, flying example anywhere in the world! While Team SHAR is busy preparing for our 9th airshow season, we’re also […]
Nalls Aviation and Team SHAR begin its 9th Airshow season at Manassas, Virginia on May 7th! This is a FREE airshow, and a full day of flying and fun for the entire family. Few airshows allow the crowds to get up close and personal with the performing airplanes. Manassas is one of those shows. You’ll […]
With a very successful 8th airshow season behind us, and a very promising 2016 airshow season ahead, Team SHAR wants to take just a moment to wish everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2016! We close out 2015 with many successes. We’ve qualified two new L39 pilots, two new LSO’s for the Paddles truck, performed […]
