More From WAC 2011: How Aerobatic Championships Work | Movie Monday
Very short post today. I'm not feeling very airworthy, but I wanted to go ahead and post the second part of a series of videos from WAC2011. Today's video is a really good introduction to the inner-workings of aerobatics competitions. Even if you're familiar, the video is available in HD and shows some really awesome... Read more »
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A Helicopter Display Team | Movie Monday
If I had to guess, I'd say a lot of people are familiar with Chuck Aaron and the Red Bull BO-109. His act is spectacular, but what could you do with something smaller and more mundane? I don't know, something like a Robinson R22? If you're curious, today's video will interest you. It features a... Read more »
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D-Jet Flight Testing Resumes | Flying Friday
I'm not really of a financial stature to ever think about owning a jet nor do I think I will ever be, so naturally I don't get too excited about jet programs. Sure I know Cessna just revamped the CJ1 and renamed it the MJet or something, but for 4 million dollars I can buy... Read more »
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2011 US National Aerobatics Championship
I don't think I ever followed up on the World Aerobatics Championship, so I will fill you in on the results, but first, if you are near North Texas Regional Airport (KGYI) in Sherman, Texas you should head over and watch the 2011 US National Aerobatic Championship. It's been running since Sunday the 25th, which... Read more »
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Some Thoughts Regarding the Reno Air Race Crash | Warbird Wednesday
Initially I had planned to not write a post about the tragedy in Reno. I felt like there was enough noise out there from the mainstream media and other outlets. I didn't really think there was anything that I could say that would add anything. Also, before you get too far, I'm not going to... Read more »
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Don’t Get Hit by the Falling Space Junk
Did you know that there is an entire group at NASA devoted to the study and tracking of space junk. At this very moment there is so much stuff just floating around in space, that if you were to throw a ball at the moon, it would probably hit something and go flying off into... Read more »
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Helicowboys: Life in the Death Zone | Movie Monday
If I told you I had 2000 head of cattle and I needed to move them across 40 miles of desolate unforgiving scrub, what image would pop into your mind? Probably something like stereotypical old-west cowboys herding cows across rangeland to a ranch from horseback. I don't know about you, but I'm sure that something... Read more »
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The World’s Fastest Motor Sport
I want to start off with an update from the World Aerobatic Championship. Right now we are 3rd in the overall team rankings behind France and Russia. Rob Holland and Goody Thomas are currently occupying the 7th and 8th spots in the individual rankings. While we're not top dogs, I think everyone is having a... Read more »
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Performing This Maneuver NOT Recommended
Have you ever thought about swooping in low and fast in your jet to show off for a bunch of bystanders? Most of us can probably safely answer that we don't even own/fly a jet. Well, in case you've wondered what it looks like, today's videos are for you. Most low passes are somewhat exciting,... Read more »
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26th World Aerobatic Championships
Today marks the beginning of the 26th FAI World Aerobatic Championships. The event runs from 31 August to 11 September and takes place at the Aeroclub of Foligno (LIAF) in Italy. In case you're not a big follower of aerobatic competition, this is an international aerobatic contest administered by the FAI. This is kind of... Read more »
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What’s your favorite airplane?
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Upon realizing that it is 10 pm and I didn't post anything for the day, I thought I would put up a quick note regarding an interesting challenge bracket AOPA have put together. Today is the day to vote on the quarter-finals of the AOPA Favorite Aircraft Challenge. Tomorrow and Saturday will decide the semi-finals,... Read more »
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Hello, my name is Matt Everett and as of 1/1/2010 I am a private pilot ASEL. I started this blog early in my training and used it primarily as a place to keep notes of my lessons. Since then it has grown to much more than that, but my main focus is still on aviation experiences.
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