Last week, while attempting to write, I was wasting time perusing Youtube when I came across the video above. It made me wonder, "how flexible is my definition of a warbird?" The aircraft in question is a Titan T-51 Mustang. It is a 3/4th scale replica of a P-51. Like any kit plane, it comes to you... Read more »
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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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Wild ride in an F/A-18
If you've ever wondered what the pilot looks like while performing some of those awesome jet demos at airshows, this video is for you. It was shot with a minicam pointed back at the pilot while he performed some aerobatics at an airshow, presumably in Finland. The aircraft is an F/A-18. It's very likely a... Read more »
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No Wonder Chuck Aaron Picked the BO-105
One of the more spectacular aerobatic acts is Chuck Aaron in the Red Bull Helicopter. Not only does he have a killer mustache, but he does some pretty cool stuff in a helicopter. If you've never seen his act, I'll offer this 2 part video interview: The intent of this entry however is to pass... Read more »
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Sean D. Tucker
One of the performances I'm most looking forward to is Sean D. Tucker in the Oracle Challenger III. After the recent announcement of the Challenger III, I started eying air-shows for an opportunity to see Sean perform. He is one of the most talented aerobatic performers and he really puts on a show with the... 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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