by Matt | Apr 24, 2012 | Aircraft, Blog, Multimedia, Photos
Do you like airplanes? What about helicopters? If you like both, and I’m sure you know where this is going, for the low, low price of only about 5 to 30 million dollars you can buy an AW609. Well, more realistically, you can buy a spot on the waiting list with...
by Matt | Mar 30, 2012 | Aircraft, Blog, Multimedia, Videos
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...
by Matt | Mar 19, 2012 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Videos
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...
by Matt | Mar 12, 2012 | Blog, Fun Flying, Multimedia, Videos
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...
by Matt | Mar 7, 2012 | Aircraft, Blog, Videos
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...
by Matt | Mar 6, 2012 | Blog, Fun Flying, Multimedia, Photos
I just received an email that has the first hint of the approaching summer (i.e., airshow season)–you other EAA members probably got it, too. I’ll give you a hint: the subject line reads, “[B]uy your AirVenture 2012 tickets and camping today.”...