Replicating Ancient Aircraft (podcast)
The magnificent aviators of the early days were amazingly courageous, launching themselves into the blue yonder on fragile contraptions made of sticks, cloth and wire. We have photos of their aircraft...
View ArticleKerbal Space Program
Here’s something cool and fun for you budding rocket scientists… a space simulator that lets you build your own rockets and fly them to the moon. Be warned… even though has some cute critters in it...
View ArticleRiding The Booster!
From an upcoming DVD/Blueray movie by NASA and astronaut John Glenn, some amazing footage of a Space Shuttle launch from the viewpoint of cameras mounted on one of the Solid Rocket Booster. You’ll see...
View ArticleF-35 Shipboard Trials
The United States is developing a new jet fighter aircraft… the F-35. With variants of the aircraft being designed for different roles, the shipboard version recently underwent some sea trials. With...
View ArticleLondon Calling
We do like to see creativity in promoting flying, but can an advert that promotes NOT flying be any good? Check out this brilliant advertisement from British Airways aimed at encouraging Brits to stay...
View ArticleEarth from the ISS
A wonderful video showing the Earth from the International Space Station… awesome! Makes me homesick!
View ArticleMuddy Takeoff
I’m sure this can’t be good for the airplane! I guess this is what you’d call a contaminated runway!
View ArticleRadio Controlled Boeing 747
Big boys and their toys! The 747-Classic was (is) and awesome airplane, and these fellas have done an amazing job to build one of their own. Almost big enough to ride on, I reckon!
View ArticleAir New Zealand – Hobbit Safety Video
This has to be one of the most brilliant safety videos I have ever seen… fun, info-filled and captivating. In fact, unlike other safety videos which are so often ignored, I suspect every passenger on...
View ArticleMovie Trailer: Planes
Some fabulous images from Disney showing how cgi animation can really be used to show the magic of flight! Sure, it’s a kids movie, but methinks anyone who loves aviation will get a charge out of this...
View ArticleThe Tale of Tango
A delightful tale about the life, fears and adventures of a small plane, (Tango, of course!). Everybody is nervous doing something for the first time and Tango is no exception. As shiny new airplane on...
View ArticleNewton’s 1st Law of Motion (Inertia)
In 1687 a very smart dude called Isaac Newton came up with 3 “Laws of Motion” that describe how things start moving, keep moving, and eventually stop. Since this is completely important to how an...
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