The Radial Rocket TD combines nostalgic airframe design and radial engine sound with modern day materials and aerodynamics. The Radial Rocket is an American amateur-built aircraft, produced by the Altitude Group LLC of Overland Park, Kansas. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction and features a cantilever low-wing, a sportsRead More →
After taking on a bet it couldn’t be done while drinking beers with his buddies, Jack Bally started building a flyable, 1/3 scale B-17 Flying Fortress. The one-third scale model B-17 was displayed at AirVenture, and is certified by the FAA in the Experimental category. Named Obsession, but best knownRead More →
What started out as a single flight for a child a few years ago, has grown into a “Monstrous” yearly event for many South African children. “The Children’s Flight’s origins lie in a music video called ‘Paper Plane’, which is essentially about a child with a Dream to fly, butRead More →
Flying through the clouds or speeding across asphalt, the AirCar prototype is a road-ready car that can transform into a working plane. The fifth generation AirCar designed by Professor Stefan Klein completed two 1,500 foot AGL flights at Piestany Airport in Slovakia Oct. 27, 2020. The AirCar safely achieved twoRead More →
The original Hughes H-1 is a racing aircraft built by Hughes Aircraft in 1935. It set a world airspeed record and a transcontinental speed record across the United States. During his work on his movie Hells Angels, Howard Hughes employed Glenn Odekick to maintain the fleet of over 100 aircraft used in the production. The two menRead More →
The Hangar 11 Collection based at North Weald comprises four superb airworthy examples of legendary World War 11 fighter aircraft, each with extensive wartime histories. All these special aircraft are regular participants on the UK and European Airshow scene under the Hangar 11 umbrella, operated by Peter Teichman and aRead More →
Here are two options to consider. DISTANCE When cruising at 10,000 feet. (10,000/1,000) x5 = 50 miles out and this allows for most piston airplanes to maintain 500 ft/min all the way down to desired altitude. Commercial and Jet aircraft use a multiplier of 3 and 2000 ft/min. Many pilotsRead More →
The Airworthiness Directive (AD) goes into effect in November on certain Cessnas. The FAA published its final AD on inspections for a long series of single-engine Textron Aviation (Cessna) aircraft. The airworthiness directive goes into effect on November 12, 2020. The AD was prompted by cracks found in the lower areaRead More →
Battery life has always been an issue with drone flight times. Now hybrids are changing that. Most battery-electric multicopter drones typically can’t fly for longer than about 30 minutes. But now, with their hybrid counterparts, one recently broke its own endurance record by flying over a staggering 10 hours. MadeRead More →
Very interesting position available at FlySafairhttps://www.flysafair.co.za/about-us/careers Open position for new career.Read More →
