by Matt | Nov 2, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Videos
If you’re a fan of warbirds and you’re (presumably) not a fan of littering, have I got a treat for you. It’s a long lost (I’m basing this on some of the comments) commercial from Texas. It was born out of a partnership with the State of Texas...
by Matt | Oct 31, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Reviews, Videos
If bush flying is your thing, I’ve discovered a little known movie from Canada that may interest you. I found it on Netflix in the streaming selections (believe it or not). The film, called the Snow Walker, features Barry Pepper as a bush pilot based in Yellow...
by Matt | Oct 19, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Multimedia, Videos
If you read this blog much, or even if you don’t, you could probably guess that I love P-51s. While there are definitely other aircraft that tickle my fancy, there is just something special about watching a P-51 fly. I imagine there is something special about...
by Matt | Oct 3, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Videos
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,...
by Matt | Sep 12, 2011 | Blog, Fun Flying, Videos
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...
by Matt | Sep 7, 2011 | Blog, Fun Flying, Multimedia, Photos, Videos
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...