Cool Stuff

No other word for stuff in this category… Cool!

F-35 Shipboard Trials

The United States is developing a new jet fighter aircraft… the F-35. With variants of the aircraft being designed for different roles, the shipboard version recently underwent some sea trials. With vertical landing and a short-slow takeoff, this baby looks like a very cool piece of kit. Check it out… Thanks to AirPigz for...

Jetlev Water Rocket Backpack!

I guess this is flying, even though you are connected to a boat. Whatever the case, it sure does look like fun! Here’s another bit of video, showing some interesting and challenging manoeuvres… For more information, or to order one to send me for Christmas, visit the JetLev website: jetlev.com

Big Little Planes

I thought radio controlled planes were little things made out of plastic. How wrong I was! Check out these fabulous “big little planes”…

Building a 777 in 30 seconds

A very well made advert from Emirates airlines… And, for a little more detail about how they are actually build, here’s their “90 second” advert…

Terrafugia Transition – “Roadable Aircraft”

You and I might call it a “flying car”, but what ever you call it… it is very cool! Well done to the Terrafugia company and best wishes for the development of your amazing airplane. Now… where do I get one? Here was the first version, flown in 2009… The second version was...