One of the most pristine and actively flown Grumman Albatross aircraft in the world made a surprise landing at Italy's ...

The cause of the crash is being established, according to the ministry. The L-39 Albatros aircraft was developed in Czechoslovakia. It made its first flight in 1968, and was chosen as the main ...

Power was taken from the pedals by a long, low- friction chain to the shaft of the pusher propeller. From: Burke, "The Gossamer Condor and Albatross: A Case Study in Aircraft Design," Aerovironment ...