We’re all connected…somehow. A July 1987 entry in my logbook proves it. I was barely 17 years old and had flown our 1946 J-3 Cub on July 17 from our airpark home – Shady Acres – to the annual Arlington Fly-In. My logbook notes, “massive headwinds, heavy x-wind when landing.” At this point, I was […]
Video: British Airshows 2014 Retrospective
Planes TV knows how to video an airshow. Here’s a look back at some of their footage from 2014. Want to buy a DVD of the season?
Pics of the Day: ‘The last toy to go’
Reader John Watkins has owned his PA-18 Super Cub for 37 years. “I’ve flown that plane all over the place,” noted John in a phone call. One peak at his pictures will tell you that. So fond of his Cub, John says it’ll be “the last toy to go.” Sea of Cortez 80 miles south of […]
Video: Mars Water Bomber
At 80 mph, the Mars Water Bombers can take on 6,000 gallons of water in 26 seconds. The four-engine firefighter is a wonder to marvel. http://youtu.be/I3C0rQo6I3k Originally a bomber, it became a transport, and now lives on as a firefighter.
Video: Brodie Landing System
Seems to me we could save a great deal of wear on our tires and brakes (heck, we may not even need them) if we switched to the Brodie Landing System. Great video. What a landing (starts around 8:30 into the video).
Video: Off Airport Fun
A pair of Zenith (CH 701 and CH 750) enjoy some river gravel bar fun.
9 airshow acts on the SUN ’n FUN schedule
SUN ’n FUN is more than a fly-in and convention. “Spring Break for Pilots” plays host to a world class airshow as well. Here’s a partial list of the performers scheduled to appear at SUN ’n FUN April 21-26. Don’t see your favorite performer? Check the complete list at the SUN ’n FUN website. Breitling Jet Team Making […]
Challenger Rendez-Vous attracts dozens to frozen Ottawa River
The 25th Annual Challenger Winter Rendez-Vous should have a been a blow-out event. But Jan. 30-Feb. 1 temperatures in the -20°C range kept many would-be attendees home. A hardy gathering of 37 aircraft (15 Challenger ultralights and 22 other types), all on skis, landed on the frozen Ottawa River at the Fairmount Le Château Montebello. In all, more […]
Video: Who needs an aircraft carrier?
Poking around our media vault this weekend and found this 24-second gem of Palmer, Alaska’s Frank Knapp at the 2014 Valdez Fly-In & Airshow. Post by General Aviation News. Who needs an aircraft carrier when you can take-off in 41-feet and land in 35-feet. The 2015 edition is set for May 9-10.