Video Of Jumbo Jet Hitting Tiny Jet At JFK
Ahhh, what happens when the worlds largest commercial jet (the Airbus A380) clips a smaller jet (the CRJ 700 Regional Jet), Watch the video after the break to see the airplane crash/collision.
Nanocoating Reduces Airplane Drag By 40%
The airlines are always looking for ways to save a buck these days. Charging for extra bags, no meals, more efficient engines, etc, This latest cost saving trick uses a nanocoating called tripleO. The tripleO nano-scale acrylic polymer is applied to the airplane and fills in the tiny cracks and pores reducing drag by up […]
Cri-Cri Solar Plane
The Cri-Cri solar powered airplane is a single seater. It has a maximum flying time of 15 minutes which isn't entirely impressive, but hey this type of thing is still pretty new. Listed as the smallest electric airplane in the world, this solar plane might not be entirely practical. Can't wait to see these types […]
A Flying Car That May Actually Make It To Production
We have seen our fair share of flying car prototypes, and they look good but never actually seem to make it to reality. The Maverick shown above should be available next year (eh, heard that before) and can be driven with a normal drivers license and flown with a sport pilots license. This flying car […]
92-Foot Yacht Decides A Plane Is Better Than A Helicopter
“For all those adventurous souls who are yet to touch the pinnacle of extreme, this Argos Yacht is more than inviting to set the feeling in motion and let the spirit free. Embark on a thrilling journey with this 92-foot Argos Gulfstream superyacht with a four-seat Sportsman aircraft onboard. You can cruise to your heart's […]
One Person Electric Airplane Is For Real
“Is it possible for a one-person electric plane to take off vertically and fly 300 mph? NASA says yes, and shows us how it’s done with Puffin, a single-passenger aircraft that’s 10 times quieter than the most hushed helicopters. The design, accomplishing the same goal as a jetpack with a cockpit, could be the closest […]
Virgin America Wi-Fi Free During the Holidays Thanks To Google
Virgin America will have free Wi-Fi on all flights from November 10th to January 15th courtesy of Google. The service which normally costs $13 per flight will not be open for all passengers with Google footing the bill. Assuming flight costs are similar I will be flying Virgin America.
Fold-Up Plane Getting Closer To Reality
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMMm_MczGL0 The ICON A5 showed off it’s transformer like ability to fold-up at last weeks EAA AirVenture show in Oskosh. ICON’s hope is that the plane will appeal to customers who are intimidated by the process of getting a typical pilots license, or/and don’t have a place to store a full sized plane. The ICON […]
Magni Gyro M22 Gyroplane
The Magni Gyro M22 Voyager may look like a helicopter… but it is a “gyroplane”. Simply put, the top rotor spins on its own with no power or motor. The only motorized rotor on the M22 is the the one pointing out the rear of the plane. Check out the pictures and videos after the […]
ICON A5 Folding Airplane
The year is 2008 and I still don’t have my Jetson’s Jet Pack! However by 2010 a versatile and safe, personal airplane may become a reality. The ICON A5 is a new Amphibious Light Sport Airplane poised to become a serious contender in this exciting new field. Today you can already get a personal flying […]