Warbirds Blast Over St. Barths During the Bucket Superyacht Regatta

Warbirds

by Chris Clarke - 09/02/201509/19/20150

St. Barth's welcomed a slew of vintage warbirds to the Bucket Regatta. The private collection of bombers and fighters from WWII simulated a low level strafing run and the results were quite impressive. I'll let the video speak for itself. The collection of aircraft comes courtesy of

Blind Pilot Flies And Lands A Real Airplane

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/02/201509/19/20150

After a retinal degenerative disease stole pilot Jim Platzer's eyesight, one of his greatest fears would be that he could never fly again. After working closely with a certified flight instructor, Jim was able to take back the controls and performs the impossible feat of

Raptor Demo Flight Is Just As Entertaining As The Blue Angels

Military

by Chris Clarke - 08/26/201509/19/20150

As a team effort, the Blue Angels can't be beat in terms formation precision. Maybe I gravitate to things that are new and shiny like a fish chasing a flashy lure I've been hooked. The F/A-18s are sure looking long in the tooth compared to

Crowdfunding Effort Set To Finance First Vertical Lift Passenger Aircraft

Technology

by Chris Clarke - 08/25/201509/19/20150

While it might not be the first attempt at creating a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft powered by ducted fans, XTI Aircraft claims to be building the first to offer door-to-door transportation combining the benefits of both helicopter and business jet. Are these guys legit

You Can Now File A Flight Plan For Your Drone Operations To Alert Nearby Pilots

Drones

by Chris Clarke - 08/25/201509/19/20150

With the proliferation of cheap and simple recreation unmanned aerial systems (drones), more and more operators are wandering into the flight path of real airplanes. Pilots reporting close encounters with drones are soaring and the FAA is getting worried, but now you can help. Lockheed Martin,

Minor Damage To The Bugatti 100p Replica After Successful First Flight

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 08/20/201510/21/20150

After many months of planning, engineering, fundraising, and hard work, the team building one of the most beautiful airplanes ever designed has finally gotten off the ground. After a recent teaser showing of the first engine start and high speed taxi testing, the first flight

See The Crazy Voyage Your Luggage Makes At The Airport

Airports

by Chris Clarke - 08/19/201510/09/20150

Everyone loves to gripe about the exorbitant fees airlines charge for simple things like checking bags, but after watching this video chronicling the extraordinary journey of one suitcase you might be more understanding of where that money goes. In what appears to be a convoluted maze

Pilatus Wins Customer Service Award 14 Years Running

Business Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 08/18/201509/19/20150

For the 14th consecutive year, readers of Professional Pilot magazine voted Pilatus Customer Service as the best in the industry. The annual survey goes out to nearly 9,000 operators of turbine aircraft around the world, and is a benchmark for how well Original Equipment Manufacturers

The Hayabusa Powered Bugatti 100p Replica Is Ready To Take Flight

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 08/07/201510/21/20150

Oh, and not just one hi-revving 1300cc superbike motor, but two. Each powering its own propellor in slick counter-rotating fashion. This Bugatti 100p replica is about to take flight. In case you didn’t know, Ettore Bugatti (the same Bugatti that made famous race cars) built a

The Military Used To Drop Troops Behind Enemy Lines With Gliders

by Chris Clarke - 08/02/201509/19/20150

These one-time use, engineless aircraft would be towed in pairs near to the front lines of battle carrying troops or supplies to bolster advancing forces. Released high above the opposing forces, pilot’s would practically crash land into enemy territory abandoning the lame craft as they