Sonex aircraft introduced an affordable (everything is relative) single seat jet a few years ago. Just this week they've announced a 2 place version of the same model. Expected completed cost is around $140k. While mostly impractical, it's hard to argue that this thing wont be at least as much fun as the single seat... Continue Reading →
Friday fun: 1989 Microsoft Flight Simulator on huge screens
From the "how do smart people have time for this" department comes a really cool setup of the late 80s version of Microsoft flight simulator in a setup that would make any simulator fan envious. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Y8XU_R2ds I have quite a bit of nostolgia for this particular version. Very cool. A very detailed technical write up... Continue Reading →
Friday Fun: Oh that’s a cute little slip n slide
This doesn't need much explanation. Just watch. https://youtu.be/ZPWKz1n83Kc
Friday Fun: Some parts of airplanes are a mystery
Some parts of the airplane are a mystery even to a builder like me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0Uid-gHcWo
Friday Fun: Bean on a Plane
I never tire of Rowan Akinson's most famous character https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJQEVYBS5ew
Friday Fun: $146 girl scout cookies
I'm always on the lookout for fun Aviation YouTubers. This guy is a hoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnucQM4iMoI Follow him. DO IT.