Red Bull DR.ONE saw 18 international drone racing teams from 14 countries put their skills and technology to the test on Sept. 30, 2017. Taking place at the Red Bull Ring, in Spielberg, Austria, the event featured custom-built drones flying at speeds of up to 90 mph through the Trap Gates, which were inspired by […]
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Video: What’s it like to own a Cessna 310Q?
The PreBuyGuys recently interviewed Arthur Billingsley, a frequent contributor to General Aviation News, about what it’s like to own, fly, maintain, and manage his 1974 Cessna 310Q. Arthur gives the inside scoop on aircraft ownership from aircraft ownership costs, aircraft maintenance, pilot training, great tips for every aircraft owner, and more. There’s two companion videos, […]
Video: Fly along in the SBD Dauntless
Ever wonder what it’s like to fly the Douglas SBD Dauntless? Now you can get a taste of it with this video from the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, Calif. The Dauntless also will be the subject of Planes of Fame’s Living History Flying Day on Oct. 7, 2017. There will be a […]
Video: What to expect at the Texas Antique Airplane Fly-In
Smitty Smith at FunPlacesToFly.com put together a “preview” video of what you can expect at this year’s Texas Antique Airplane Association Fly-In slated for Oct. 13-14, 2017, in Gainesville, Texas. “Here’s a taste of what you will see: antiques, classics, warbirds, replicas and homebuilt airplanes that will be on display throughout the event,” Smitty Smith […]
Video: Meet the Plimp
Two brothers in Seattle have introduced the Plimp, a plane-blimp hybrid drone. Check it out in the video below:
Video: Flights of Our Fathers
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com posted this video of highlights from the Flights of our Fathers Airshow and Fly-in in Terrell, Texas. “This annual event draws thousands of aviation enthusiasts, local and regional residents to enjoy a full day of events and attractions,” noted Smitty Smith. “We had a great time taking in the sights and […]
Turboprop ‘STOL’ show at AOPA Fly-In
The folks at FunPlacesToFly.com just posted this video of “incredible takeoffs and landings in the grass” at the AOPA Fly-In in Norman, Oklahoma, Sept. 8-9. “These guys are good!” notes FunPlacestoFly.com’s Smitty Smith.
Video: AOPA Fly-In
The folks at FunPlacesToFly.com posted a short video of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Fly-In in Norman, Oklahoma, over the weekend of Sept. 9, 2017. “What a great fly-in,” they said. “A large crowd and tons of cool aircraft to drool over. A good time was had by all!”
Video: Warbirds on parade
Our friends at FunPlacesToFly.com recently posted this video of Warbirds on parade at the Dallas/Fort Worth Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, which operates out of the Lancaster Airport in Lancaster, Texas.