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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Nice Pitts S2S Routine | Movie Monday
If you live in the US, I hope you had a nice holiday last week, if not, I hope you had a nice week. We hosted the family for Thanksgiving, so I spent the week preparing for that. It was a nice get together, but I opted not to write last week in order to... 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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Trimotor Aerobatics
I can't recall if I've ever posted this video here, but I felt it is appropriate for a Saturday. The video features Harold Johnson as he puts a Ford Trimotor through some aerobatics. I don't expect this type of activity would happen in the EAA Trimotor, but you can always ask if they'll try some... Read more »
Continue ReadingSailplane action over the alps
I was wading through my email today and this video was posted to one of the LinkedIn groups that I joined. I have to say that it is a pretty nice video. It's got some great sailplane action over the alps. I think the best part is the break when the tow plane releases 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. It is my sincerest hope that this blog is a resource for others as much as it is a resource for me. Looking for more?
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