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Video: The Hostile World Of F-18's On A Carrier's 'Pitching Deck' (Must See)
This 20 minute video from the 2008 PBS series 'Carrier' is about the most must see video I've ever experienced. Maybe you saw the series, but I never did... and this segment, that chronicles the...
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For Sale: Joe Kittinger's Book 'The Long, Lonely Leap' - $999 (Rare, Signed,...
(click pic to enlarge - this is a composite pic of the same book, front and back) $999 - Free Shipping, Satisfaction Guaranteed * To purchase this book, send me an email at mcc@airpigz.com telling me...
View ArticleMy Oh My, The 9 Is Fine! Boeing 787-9 Videos At Farnborough (Before & During)
You've probably already seen the Boeing video of the practice flight for the Farnborough aerial display of the new -9 version of the 787 (20' stretch, 40 more pax plus 350 mile range increase) - it's...
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Oshkosh 2014 And The AirPigz Bacon Parties! (Hog Heaven : )
AirPigz OSH14 Bacon Parties:Wednesday (7-30) and Thursday (7-31) from 6pm to 8pm #CampBacon location map (pdf) Oshkosh 2014 is almost here! That means the widest variety of airplanes, the coolest...
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OSH14 Will Be The Best Oshkosh Ever!
Owner/pilot John Magoffin opens the hatch on the only flying Lockheed Vega (click any pic to enlarge) It's time once again to make the simple but bold statement that OSH14 will be the best of Oshkosh...
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OSH14: Monday July 28 - Day One Starts Big And Beautiful! (10 Pix)
The amazing Gee Bee QED replica taxiing in from its OSH14 arrival this morning click any pic to enlarge It was a great opening day at OSH14... the weather was very nice and there were airplanes and...
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OSH14: Tuesday July 29 - Another Big Day (CoolPix Triple Play)
(click pic for hi-res) The very tall (and very awesome) Just Aircraft Super STOL Tuesday at OSH14 was a lot like this big and bold Super STOL from Just Aircraft... but then everyday at Oshkosh is...
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OSH14: Wednesday July 30 - It's A Wonderful Life! (QED CoolPix)
(click pic for hi-res) The big and beautiful beast... Gee Bee QED replica! After a busy but perfect day of sunshine and very comfortable temperatures followed by an evening with a very successful...
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OSH14: Thursday July 31 - See the Sea Of Airplanes! (CoolPix)
(click pic for hi-res) This is the good life... this is Oshkosh! Well, I ran out of gas for keeping up with the 'same-day' posts at OSH14, and in fact between doing the Thursday bacon party, the...
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OSH14: Friday August 1 - Big Prop 'Super' Back Yard Flyer (CoolPix)
(click pic for hi-res) The 'big thrust' Back Yard Flyer with VW engine and belt reduction I've been intrigued with the Back Yard Flyer from Valley Engineering (the Culver prop people) for several...
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OSH14: Saturday August 2 - Cessna 195 Heading Home (CoolPix)
(click pic for hi-res) Beautiful Cessna 195 heading home Saturday morning I spent some time out by 18/36 on Saturday morning watching a long string of wonderful aircraft taxi out and then takeoff on...
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I'm Current For The First Time In 18 Years! (Living The Cub Life In Hartford...
(click pic to enlarge) Me in the back seat of a Cub... right where I belong! When I offered for sale the rare copy of The Long, Lonely Leap in mid-July to help me survive a week at Oshkosh 2014, I...
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Video: More Piper Cub Love From Hartford Wisconsin (HXF) And 'Cub Air Flight'
I figured while I have your attention on Cub flying and Cub Air Flight in Hartford Wisconsin (from telling you about me finally getting current after 18 years away) I should share this video from...
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Video: The 'SLICK' Look At Oshkosh 2014 (Must See!)
SLICK (Wesley Perkins) has crunched down the footage and his OSH14 video hit the streets (of youtube) over the weekend! This year's version is more of what we've come to expect in the way of a great...
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Warsaw Indiana Rocks A Great Little Airshow! (Plus Hot Air Balloon CoolPix)
(click pic for hi-res) Friday night at the Warsaw Indiana Airshow (photo: Andy Kerr) This post is really all about having the chance to share the awesome photo above captured in my hometown by local...
View ArticleVideo: Is This Real? Drunk Airline Pilot (Must See)
Of course it's not real, but it sure is funny! If you're under 40 you might never have seen the late Foster Brooks do his many different 'drunk man' routines on TV (back when there were only 3...
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Video: GoPro Takes You Crop Dusting In South America
I was looking for something simple and fun to post this morning since I'm just barely back up and running on my primary laptop after a HDD crash the same day I returned from OSH14. I've been limping...
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Video: Better Aircraft Rental - The 'OpenAirplane' UPC (Universal Pilot...
OpenAirplane.com OpenAirplane is all about making aircraft rental easier and more affordable for pilots, while also bringing more pilots to FBO's that rent. The primary building block for making...
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Epic Video: Aaron Knight's Denali Adventure... Via Sonex (Heaven On Earth)
I could try to say something of value to add to this incredible video... but I don't see that making your experience with it any better. I do suggest selecting HD, going full screen, and don't...
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Video: LiveAirShowTV Will Take YOU To The Reno Air Races! (+ Precious Metal...
2014 Reno Air Races: September 10-14 I'm fortunate to be able to squeak in another trip 2,050 miles west to the Reno Air Races... it'll be my fourth time driving there in the last six years of...
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