A new city center air race has been launched: The Sky Challenge Air Race, which uses new technology to allow high-speed aerobatic aircraft to fly against each other through a computer-generated course. “We’ve invented an interactive digital course for the planes to fly though,” said Sky Challenge CEO Peter Newport. “This solves all of the […]
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Flying in the Air Race Classic
GAN contributing writer Amelia Reiheld and her partner, Linda Keller, will take off in the Air Race Classic June 21. We’ll follow their adventures online, but first a look at how the partnership began: What have I gone and gotten myself into this time? It started simply enough. Complicated things usually do. I heard via […]
X-Air: The LSA fun machine
Flying for a great many people is more about recreation than long-distance travel, so why shell out the money for a plane that’s more a flying minivan when what you really want is a motorcycle? That’s the mindset behind the X-Air Light-Sport Aircraft, a tube-and-fabric, high-wing ready-to-fly design made in Bend, Ore. “This is not […]
IMAX movie on Reno Air Races in the works
3D Entertainment Films is producing “Air Racers 3D: Forces of Flight” alongside the film’s original partners, Pretend Entertainment and Stereoscope. Producers just wrapped up filming at this year’s Reno Air Races, with the movie scheduled for release at IMAX theatres in both 3D and 2D in the summer of 2011. “Air Racers 3D: Forces of […]
Warbird Roundup 2024: More to see with a better view
The evolution and growth of the Warhawk Air Museum is mirrored in the growth of the museum’s annual Warbird Roundup, a treat in the Idaho community of Nampa, west of Boise.
Because flying is supposed to be cool
Over the years, pilots have come up with a number of ways to block the sun on the flight deck. Knowing there was a better way, airline pilot Lenny Abraham came up with Just Plane Shades, which are now available for a variety of general aviation aircraft.
Heavy metal: The Junkers armored patrol plane
The armored Junkers J.I reached frontline units toward the end of 1917 during World War I. The biplane gained affection for the rugged protection it offered its crews, who flew at low altitudes to determine the ebb and flow of the front lines of combat.
The Sea Rover: Melded metal and wood in a flying boat
The Sea Rover has been described as having good water handling traits, as well as decent flying characteristics, although its diminutive size limited its utility.
To edify
The English language is tough, but communication is key to safe flying.