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Sun ‘n Fun 2012: a quick look at warbirds and vintage | Flying Friday

No Comments 30 March 2012

I just wanted to post a quick little video update from Flying Magazine. It's only about 4 minutes long, but it offers nice views of FiFi, some other warbirds, and other aircraft. It's a little like being there. While I'm at it, here's a little night airshow action. It's from two years ago, but it's... Read more »

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Win a flight in a P-51 | Warbird Wednesday

No Comments 28 March 2012

So, are you familiar with Stallion 51? If not, let me bring you up to speed. You give them money, they let you fly their P-51. Now, ordinarily this costs several thousand dollars--after all it isn't exactly cheap to operate a P-51--but, thanks to a raffle being put on by SAFE, you could have this... Read more »

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New boss = new ideas for Sun ‘n Fun

No Comments 27 March 2012

Last summer the nonprofit Sun 'n Fun organization got a new president. John "Lites" Leenhouts, a veteran Naval aviator, was named president of the organization. He brought a multitude of new ideas and a level of enthusiasm for the show that is positively contagious. According to a recent AvWeb report, the two big focuses this... Read more »

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This week is Sun ‘N Fun, are you going? | Movie Monday

No Comments 26 March 2012

Today's movie is a clip from The Aviators on Sun 'N Fun. Why Sun 'N Fun? Well, if you don't already know, it is this week. I'm not there, but I'm keeping tabs on all the goings on. If you are there and you feel like sharing, feel free to send your photos, videos, etc.... Read more »

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Shuttle Launch from the POV of an SRB | Movie Monday

No Comments 19 March 2012

Today's movie was selected from a position of sentimentality. It was selected because, even though it hasn't been that long, I miss the Shuttle Program. For the critics, yes I'm aware intricacies of the spacecraft that more or less dictate that they be grounded and the costs associated with the program (and almost every other... Read more »

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Heavy Metal Jet Team: Living the Dream | Movie Monday

No Comments 12 March 2012

Err...well, I guess I mean Black Diamond Jet Team. I should probably have changed my title, since I inadvertently used the old name, but I left it because I'm lazy and I can't stop watching this video. In case you haven't seen it, watch the featured video. It is the Black Diamond Jet Team's new... Read more »

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C-130 Hercules: World’s Most Versatile Warbird? | Warbird Wednesday

No Comments 07 March 2012

Much like my obsession with the U2, which has outlived another 'replacement,' I am always amazed by the C-130. Obviously, considering its long life of service, so is the military. I'm hard pressed to find any area where the C-130 doesn't do something amazing. I guess maybe if you compared it to a Cessna 150... Read more »

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Some (Big) RC Fun | Movie Monday

No Comments 05 March 2012

My dad emailed me this video and, after seeing some of the 'toys' these people had, I felt compelled to post it here. I'm not really sure how you convince your wife that a 1/4th scale RC plane is a good idea. I'm serious, one of these RC planes is big enough that a kindergartener... Read more »

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Aviation History Animated | Movie Monday

No Comments 13 February 2012

Before I run out of time, here's a video. It was put together by Utah Valley University and highlights some of the most important events in aviation history. As you can see at the end, it's a little promo for their programs, but it is still pretty cool. My only complaint is that there are... Read more »

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The Power of Headwinds

No Comments 07 February 2012

Depending on the phase of flight, a stiff headwind can hurt or it can really help. In cruise, you're hoping and praying that the wind doesn't fight you too much. You get too much headwind and you might as well be flying backward (maybe you are). That same wind on final approach is a completely... Read more »

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