What's going on at Junior Flyer? http://www.juniorflyer.com The latest video showing in Ivan's SkyRocket Cafe is a scream... the boys from Top Gear build a space shuttle out of an old car. It even flies! Yes, there is even a tragic ending for the car, so you will not be disappointed! http://juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=sr-screenmenu01 http://juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=sr-screenmenu01 Turb Coriolis invites you to enjoy our 2010 topical Christmas Greeting. Santa said, when interviewed afterwards by airport security staff, "I prefer the scanner... ain't no one touching my junk!" http://juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=xmas2010 http://juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=xmas2010 Virgin Galactic have just released a terrific promo video of their space program. Drop in to Ivan's SkyRocket Cafe and check out this and other great space videos. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=sr-screenmenu01 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=sr-screenmenu01 Our friends from "Top Gear" ask, and answer, that age-old question... "Which is the fastest vehicle at the airport?" In this great video you will see the answer to why sometimes you have to wait to collect your bags! http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=qna-fastest01&ep=qna01&et=tf1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=qna-fastest01&ep=qna01&et=tf1 Enjoy a great video from the Top Gear TV series, showing the awesome power of a jet engine. First Officer Bernoulli says, "We love these babies. Our engines are almost as powerful as my new fragrance." To learn more about Jet Engines, visit our "How Does It Work?" section. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=how-jet01&ep=howitworks&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=how-jet01&ep=howitworks&et=tc1 This week aviatrix Gramma Trixie reviews Gary Clark's fabulous "Full Power Ding Duck", a cartoon book filled with the aviation adventures of the world's worst flight student. Trixie says, "Ding is the kind of bird that makes me glad to fly. I know that once I am airborne I will never encounter him." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-ding01&ep=books&et=tg1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-ding01&ep=books&et=tg1 Aviation historian Roger Codger presents some info about Antoine de Saint Exupery, perhaps one of the best aviation writers ever. As always, our page is just an introduction to a great aviator, but we provide links to references if you want to learn more. Visit the Dead Pilots Society, so that their memory will live on! http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=td1&pg=history-exupery01&ep=history&et=td1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=td1&pg=history-exupery01&ep=history&et=td1 First Officer Bernie Bernoulli has just signed his first product endorsement deal, for a men's fragrance called "The Bernoulli Effect." Bernie says, "The Bernoulli Effect is a mystery, but the results speak for themselves." Check out Bernie's new ad from our Bullvertising Department! http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=ads-bernoullieffect01 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=ads-bernoullieffect01 Due to popular demand, we've added a little colour to Junior Flyer. We've only just started the process, but it does look better. Captain Turb said, when questioned about his suntan, "Some people reckon there's no 'U' in colour. I'm here to prove them wrong!" http://www.juniorflyer.com http://www.juniorflyer.com Our new book, "Dragons of Thin Air," is for the millions who are afraid to fly. Captain Turb said, "It is crazy stuff, lots of fun, and could actually do some good. Either that, or it will terrify people even more!" Dragons of Thin Air is due for release in June, 2010. http://www.juniorflyer.com Captain "Turb" Coriolis is an expert on the topic of turbulence. "Yes, there are good reasons for people calling me 'Turb'," says Captain Coriolis, "and it is not entirely about bumpy air". Join us for a discussion of bumpy air, including an important dietary warning. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=qna-turbulence01&et=tc1&ep=qna01 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=qna-turbulence01&et=tc1&ep=qna01 Historian Roger Coger shows, in a rare archival photograph, that many early attempts at flight were unsuccessful. "It is all about perseverance," says Roger. "Keep leaping till you get it right!" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=colour-ntsb01 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=colour-ntsb01 Junior Flyer is ahead of the pack with our new Premium Economy Seat. New USA security rules confining you to your seat will be a breeze for JF passengers! http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=ads-seat01 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=ads-seat01 Check out our 2009 Christmas Message and trivia question, complete with a video clue from comedian Steve Goodie. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=colour-xmas-view http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=colour-xmas-view This week Aviatrix Gramma Trixie reviews a wonderful book called "John, the Airport Kid" in our Book Review section. "A magical book which makes me wonder what the airplanes I flew would say about me behind my back!" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-john01&ep=books&et=tg1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-john01&ep=books&et=tg1 Check Captain Grimly Parker shows us a few of the latest flight training videos in our Check Republic flight training department. "These videos will show you that things haven't changed much around here in the last 80 years. Pull back on the stick and the world still gets smaller!" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=ti1&pg=flightschool http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=ti1&pg=flightschool Flight Attendant Carrie Bodum has found a few "Safety Demonstration Videos" with a difference, from airlines aoround the world. "Just because we have to tell you the same thing every flight doesn't mean it can't be made fun. Or made fun of!" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=ta1&pg=cabin-safetyvids01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=ta1&pg=cabin-safetyvids01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 Airport Security Officers Ray Bann and Pat Medown are in trouble again for their quirky sense of humour. You can read about it in their Halloween Scanner Kookery blog post. Pat says, "My Guillo-Scan machine is the ultimate weight loss program, and Ray's X-ray-Gator is state of the art. I just don't get why people got upset about it." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=blog-raypat97&ep=blogs&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=blog-raypat97&ep=blogs&et=tc1 Baggage Handler Chuck Armstrong explains Newton's Third Law of Motion in the final part of his Flight Science series. "Meet my twin brother Boris, and help me send my nemesis, the cat, on a journey. Newton would approve, I think", says Chuck. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-3newton01&ep=science&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-3newton01&ep=science&et=tc1 Aviation historian Roger Codger tells us about a great Aussie aviator called Bert Hinkler in our Dead Pilots Society section. Bert was the first guy to fly from England to Australia by himself. Roger says, "As usual, we tell you almost nothing of interest, but there are some great links if you want the full story." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=td1&pg=history-hinkler01&ep=history&et=td1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=td1&pg=history-hinkler01&ep=history&et=td1 Aviatrix Gramma Trixie reviews a great new book called Junior Pilot Adventures. "Jonathon and Tshepo have got their own plane" she said, "and they know how to use it!" Set in South Africa, these kids take us on a flight with their friends and have a few problems to deal with. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-jpa01&ep=books&et=tg1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-jpa01&ep=books&et=tg1 This week in our Aviation Medicine section Doctor Don McGloven-Goforitt discusses "Fear of Flying", in our usual Junior Flyer keep-it-simple style. "You'd be amazed how many people don't like flying," says Doctor Don. "Slay your Fear Dragon and get on board!" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=to1&pg=avmed-fof01&ep=avmed&et=to1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=to1&pg=avmed-fof01&ep=avmed&et=to1 English teacher and aviatrix Gramma Trixie reviews a great new book this week called "Flying Boats and Spies" in our new Book Review section. "I thought it was about Flying, Boats and Pies," she said, "but it is better than that. They used to serve pies on the old Clippers, did you know?" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-fbs01&ep=books&et=tg1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tg1&pg=books-fbs01&ep=books&et=tg1 Aviation doctor Don McGloven-Goforitt discusses "What's With My Ears?" in our new Aviation Medicine section, including why they "pop" when we fly and why sometimes they hurt. "Ears are strange things," says Doctor Don, "and yours are stranger than most." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=to1&pg=avmed-ears01&ep=avmed&et=to1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=to1&pg=avmed-ears01&ep=avmed&et=to1 Technical genius Thursten Master discusses "Air Pressure" in today's Flight Science section, including an experiment you can do next time you go flying. Thrust, as he is known to his friends, said "Some people think just because you can't see air is not real. They said that about Bigfoot, and look how wrong they were!" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=te1&pg=science-airpress01&ep=science&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=te1&pg=science-airpress01&ep=science&et=tc1 Media Coordinator Jenny Spinner announces our first JF Flight Magazine. Download and print this 24 page booklet for hours of inflight entertainment (and peace and quiet) next time you fly. "A team effort from the Junior Flyer crew, our only disagreement was the price. I wanted it free, and Turb wanted to charge twice as much." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tj1&pg=activities01 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tj1&pg=activities01 Technical genius Thrust Master has hacked into the Airport Satellite Spy system to give visitors to Ivan's SkyRocket Cafe the ability to see every airport on the Junior Flyer network, while they eat their lunch. "Well, Ivan offered me a free lentil-burger if I could tell him how many airports we fly to. I love lentils." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=sr-screenmenu01&ep=sr-screenmenu01&et=tq1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=sr-screenmenu01&ep=sr-screenmenu01&et=tq1 First Officer Bernoulli tells us about some of the strange noises you might hear when you go flying on a jet plane in his "What's That Noise?" feature. There are many strange noises that occur in aviation. Most are normal and some are just downright unnatural. Learn the difference. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=qna-noise01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=qna-noise01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 The Dead Pilots Society this week takes a look at a great aviatrix of bygone years, Jean Batten. Jean was the first woman to fly between England to Australia in both directions, in an airplane that was basically a lawnmower with wings. Find out why she was known as the "Garbo of the Skies". http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tj1&pg=history-batten01&ep=history&et=tj1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tj1&pg=history-batten01&ep=history&et=tj1 Lost Cosmonaut Ivan Astybuttich opens his SkyRocket Cafe today. Ivan has never lost his love of space, and the lack of customers in his cafe gives him all the space he needs. "Da, is a little quiet, but I got the telly working so come on in and siddown." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=skyrocket http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tq1&pg=skyrocket Airport Security staffers Pat Medown and Ray Bann are up to mischief again in their latest Scanner Kookery blog post. "We had a bit of fun," says the impish Pat, "and surely those radio stations don't need their beep-gizmo more than us..." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=blog-raypat02&ep=qna&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=blog-raypat02&ep=qna&et=tc1 Flight Attendant Carrie Bodum discusses the Preflight Safety Demonstration in today's Q&A topic. In particular, Carrie talks about the emergency oxygen mask and how it works. According to Ms. Bodum, many people do not pay attention during the demonstration... do YOU know what to do in case of emergency? http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=ta1&pg=qna-brief01&ep=qna&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=ta1&pg=qna-brief01&ep=qna&et=tc1 Baggage Handler Chuck Armstrong explains Newton's Second Law of Motion in the next part of his Flight Science series. When questioned regarding the use of Thursten Master's controversial cloning device in the making of this episode Armstrong explained "If one Chuck is good, then two is better." http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-2newton01&ep=science&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-2newton01&ep=science&et=tc1 Air traffic controller Victor Pacman takes us on a brief tour of Air Traffic Control in our Question and Answer feature today. Victor, who has a very unusual fashion sense, loves telling pilots where to go. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tv1&pg=qna-atc01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tv1&pg=qna-atc01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 Captain Turb Coriolis discusses Turbulence in our Question and Answer feature today. Turb takes a look at the causes of turbulence, and gives an important safety tip. He also provides some important dietary information. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=qna-turbulence01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=qna-turbulence01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 Flight Attendant Carrie Bodum presents a new range of Colour-In drawings with a difference. Make them your own by adding your own captions. Carrie says "Colouring-in is one of the few legal ways to keep a kid quiet for a long period. I just love it.". http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tr1&pg=colour&ep=colour&et=tf1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tr1&pg=colour&ep=colour&et=tf1 Airport Security Officer Ray Bann tells us about Airport Security in our "How Does It Work" feature article. Ray takes us through the operation of that dreaded beeping contraption, the walk-through metal detector, and finishes with some important fashion advice. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tr1&pg=how-security01&ep=howitworks&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tr1&pg=how-security01&ep=howitworks&et=tc1 Baggage Handler Chuck Armstrong shows us how to make a piece of luggage fly in his Flight Science article "Lift versus Weight". The certain destruction of a piece of luggage makes captivating viewing but it is the realisation that this suitcase belongs to you that fully captures one's attention. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-wgtvlift01&ep=science&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-wgtvlift01&ep=science&et=tc1 Airport Security Officers Ray Bann and Pat Medown have launched a blog, entitled "Scanner Kookery". Pat and Ray intend to reveal some of the behind-the-scenes stories that have got them in so much trouble in the past. In their first post they demonstrate cooking turkey using an airport hand baggage scanner. Mmmmm. Turkey. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=blog-raypat01&ep=blogs&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tb1&pg=blog-raypat01&ep=blogs&et=tc1 Today Baggage Handler Chuck Armstrong gives us the first installment in a 3-part series on Newton's Laws of Motion. Suspicion hangs over Mr Armstrong after an unfortunate accident during the making of this series. He denies that he was even at work on the day in question, stating that "The Laws of Nature are not to be taken lightly". http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-newton01&ep=science&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tk1&pg=science-newton01&ep=science&et=tc1 In todays issue First Officer Bernoulli discusses his groundbreaking theories on how the wing works, entitled "The Bernoulli Effect." Mr Bernoulli denied plans were in place to release a range of men's fragrances called The Bernoulli Effect. "The Bernoulli does not need fragrance," he replied. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=science-bernie01&ep=science&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=science-bernie01&ep=science&et=tc1 First Officer Bernoulli gets us started with our first ever Aviation Quizzle. According to Bernoulli, this is called a Quizzle because it is a quiz with puzzling answers.Test yourself and impress your friends, or impress yourself and test your friends, with Quizzle Number 1. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=games-quiz01&ep=puzzles&et=tf1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tf1&pg=games-quiz01&ep=puzzles&et=tf1 Meteorologist Dr Hector Pascal discusses why it is so cold outside. Ever hear the pilots make an announcement about how cold it is outside the aeroplane? Find out just how cold and why with Dr Pascal's article "How Cold is it Outside?" http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=th1&pg=qna-howcold01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=th1&pg=qna-howcold01&ep=qna01&et=tc1 Technical genius Thursten Master has completed a study on how the wing works. Involving the highly technical process of sticking your hand out the window of a moving car, his revolutionary process allows the experimenter to feel and understand "lift". You can view his experimental procedure at Junior Flyer http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=te1&pg=exone01.html&ep=science&et=te1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=te1&pg=exone01.html&ep=science&et=te1 Captain "Turb" Coriolis from Junior Flyer extends a big welcome to you all in this, our first edition. "Aviation is a great big family" says Captain Coriolis, "and we all have our part to play." Turb would be happy to introduce you to the Junior Flyer crew. http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=intros01.html&ep=intros01&et=tc1 http://www.juniorflyer.com/cgi-bin/sar-page.cgi?tf=tc1&pg=intros01.html&ep=intros01&et=tc1