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EXCLUSIVE: British Airways Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:38:54 GMT

(Reuters) - British Airways said on Friday a plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing after a fault in one of the engines. Video footage on Sky News showed the plane at London's Heathrow's airport with smoke bellowing out of its right engine. "It's right engine was on fire. This plane was coming over and suddenly the tone of the engine changed dramatically. I'd almost say it was like a blowout or an explosion," witness Clive Cook told Sky News. The airport, Europe's busiest, closed both its runways to deal with the incident, but one has since been re-opened. A spokesman for the London fire brigade, which attended the incident, said they believed the fire was now out. "There has been an incident involving a BA aircraft at Heathrow airport this morning and both runways have been closed as a result," a spokeswoman for the airport said. "All passengers have been safely evacuated from the plane in question."

Just Announced - Pilatus PC-24

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:59 GMT

The entirely newly developed PC-24 sees traditional Pilatus values of versatility, efficiency and Swiss precision brought together in a business jet for the very first time. This innovative development by the Swiss aircraft manufacturer marks the creation of a new segment in the business aviation market: the PC-24 is the first business jet worldwide with the ability to use very short runways, paved or unpaved, and a cargo door as standard. The jet also boasts an enviably spacious cabin which can be configured to individual requirements. Thanks to these features, this aircraft is truly a "Super Versatile Jet"

FK's Incredible P-51 Mustang LSA

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:58 GMT

At Aero 2013, FK Lightplanes pulled the cover off a show stealer: a 70 percent scale Mustang ultralight and LSA. Molded of carbon fiber, the aircraft is true to the original, right down to the dimples in the rivet lines. AVweb's Paul Bertorelli took a tour of the airplane with FK's Roland Hallam.

One Six Right - The Romance Of Flying Documentary

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:02:12 GMT

One Six Right - The Romance Of Flying Documentary This Documentary is my favorite video. I DO NOT OWN THIS VIDEO. All credits go to http://www.terwilligerproductions.com/onesixright/

Rotax 912iS Efficiency: Better than Claimed

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:56 GMT

At Aero in Friedrichshafen, Germany, two weeks ago Rotax revealed some flight test data that shows that their new 912 iS engine is much more fuel efficient than originally claimed.

Into the clouds

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:10:10 GMT

Great video, Enya and Airplanes

GreenLight WorldFlight - North Pole flight (April 2013)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:10:38 GMT

Aircraft positioning to Ljubljana airport to start the GreenLight WorldFlight - North Pole flight. Adventure for science.

Zenith Aircraft's New CH750 Cruzer

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:49:40 GMT

At Sun 'n Fun 2013, Zenith Aircraft unveiled its new CH750 Cruzer, a faster version of its popular CH750 STOL, which is available as both a kit and an LSA. AVweb took a video tour of the new airplane.

Original Micro Air Racing

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:08:29 GMT

Microlight(ultralight) Air Racing first introduced by Gerry Breen as a competitive event in 2006. The first race attracted over 1000 spectators at Lagos Aerodrome in the Algarve region in Portugal.

Boeing 777 Engine Change

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:23:37 GMT

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AutoGyro English

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:54:48 GMT

The AutoGyro GmbH is a world leader in the development, production and distribution of gyroplanes. Since its inception, their expereince in rotor aircraft is growing steadily and has now a team of more than 90 highly qualified specialists and engineers. Since 2007 the company from Hildesheim is producing gyros in series and is able to put together one gyroplane per day. With distributors in nearly 40 countries, AutoGyro utilizes a global network with the aim to limitless implement the joy of flying in a safe and versatile gyro. Have a look! http://stilfilm.com

Pipistrel Panthera maiden flight

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:05:30 GMT

On 4th April 2013 at 14.15 local time the Pipistrel's new Panthera completed its maiden flight. The very successful first flight lasted 54 minutes.

How To Take Off And Land A DC-3

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:37:59 GMT

As with any airplane there are specific techniques to managing the finer points of the critical phases of flight. Historic Flight Foundation's John Sessions got some pointers from Dan Gryder when he picked up his refurbished DC-3 at Sealand Aviation in Campbell River, British Columbia.

Stephen Flies A Plane!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:16:35 GMT

Stephen flies a plane at SIMTECH Aviation with the help of instructor Shane Cronin and then takes a flight at the National Flight Centre. If you want to find out more about being a pilot go along to Professional Flight Training Exhibition in the National Convention Centre on April 6th. http://exhibitions.flyer.co.uk/ Two Tube is giving away tickets to the exhibition, competition is open until midnight on Wednesday April 3rd. http://twotube.ie/2013/04/win-professional-flight-training-exhibition-tickets/

Crosswind landing Impressive HD

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:53 GMT

Landing Crosswind Impressive http://www.facebok.com/todosobreaviacion

Ultralight Explodes as guy jumps out

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:55:31 GMT

Troy Hartmen jumps out of this ultralight beore it Explodes...This stunt was done for a music video for MTV's Senseless Acts Of Video. You wouldn't call it a waste if you where getting paid what Troy was as he could go buy a new one if he liked but instead, he bought a real plane and flys pretty often. Why is everyone so upset that they blew up an OLD, Very OLD Ultralight for a stunt that you get paid good money for ???? Stop crying !!! Can you imagine everytime a car crashed or was totalled everyone would Geee what a shame, we lost another automobile ??? What about the parachute he torched ?? Ultralights are not on the endangered Aircraft list but some people think they need to be protected...HA HA HA Its A stunt for a TV Show , Movie maybe some people are just jealous they didn't do it

Ultra light Autogyro

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:26:22 GMT

The operation in this video was performed on a closed course. The aircraft is a legal ultralight and all participants (including camera operators and motorcycle riders) were safety briefed and part of this production. There was a post brief with the FAA after this shoot was completed. ROUGHT CUT OF SOME BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE.

Flying the TYRO recreational (ultralight) aircraft

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:39:03 GMT

Wing mounted camera views of the Australian designed home built TYRO recreational (ultralight) aircraft. Recorded with a HD camera featuring a 170 degree wide angle lens for spectacular views of the pilot, aircraft and scenery.

Evektor Aircraft, Evektor Harmony light sport aircraft.

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:59:25 GMT

http://www.ultralightflyer.com - Evektor Harmony light sport aircraft. Dan Johnson takes a look at the Evektor Harmony light sport aircraft while attending E.A.A.'s Airventure 2011 convention in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Help support the Ultralight Flyer by subscribing at http://www.ultralightflyer.com

How does a flexwing aircraft work? Air sports explained

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:20:55 GMT

Rob Grimwood from the British Microlight Team explains how his dual flexwing class aircraft operates.

Student Pilot Forgets Everything On First Solo Flight

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:34:25 GMT

The excitement of the first solo flight forces this student to forget basic "straight and level" procedures - creating a heart-stopping nightmare for his instructor. For more aviation articles and photos, visit: http://www.GreatWriteUp.com Yes, we all know that this is NOT: a radio controlled model nor a student pilot. The title is intended as light-hearted humor. If you do not get it, then this kind of humor is not for you. Move on to the next video. We've received a lot of insightful, funny, heart-felt and thoughtful comments. Let's keep it that way.

Flexwing microlight lands on truck

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:03:45 GMT

jim greenshields lands microlight on a truck

EI-BIO. Restoration

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:21:42 GMT

A photo montage of the restoration of Piper JC-3 Cub EI-BIO.

Sunset Spinning in the Clouds.

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:16:11 GMT

Spin Lessons with Red Baron flight training Sydney in a Alpha 160 Aircraft. Yes, the engine does stop on numerous occasions.

Microlight Training Unusual Attitudes

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:20:03 GMT

A snowy day in Swindon and another Clearprop! Microlight School student. This time practising recoveries from unusual attitudes.

Cargolux meets bigger, better Boeing 747-8F

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:26:30 GMT

Cargolux, one of the world's leading cargo carriers, is gearing up to be the first airline to fly the new Boeing 747-8 Freighter. The airline recently welcomed the jumbo jet into their Luxembourg headquarters for a close look.

F18 Carrier Ops

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:10:49 GMT

Carrier Strike Group 8: F-18 E/F Super Hornet flight operations from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Breaking Benjamin: Outro Foo Fighters: Bridge Burning Metallica: Breadfan Social Distortion: So Far Away

Verhees Delta, a FAST, tiny homebuilt airplane

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:14:50 GMT

It is small, only 50 HP but ...has cruise speed of 220 km/h. Its single retracting wheel gives the idea it is tricky on the ground, but it is not. Also stable in the air. Uses 13 liters/h at cruise speed. Has tank of 50 liters. So ...ideal to travel.

EuroStar Presentation Video

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:03:54 GMT

This video shows EuroStar model 2007. The EuroStar is all-metal, advanced light airplane build by Evektor-Aerotechnik. Learn more at www.evektor.cz

Jet Hits Birds, Makes Emergency Landing

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:19:50 GMT

Collision with birds knocks out Delta flight's engine, fills cabin with smoke. For more, click here: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/04/delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-bird-strike/

Pegasus XL-447 GMNUX - The Refurbishment

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:35:52 GMT

After purchasing an old Pegasus XL-447, this is the story of how G-MNUX was given a 2nd lease of life!

Flying on 787's first flight to Japan

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:56:12 GMT

An exclusive look on board a Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight as a Boeing team flies the jetliner's maiden flight to Japan for a visit with ANA, the first airline that will fly the 787.

Aviation Oil Filter Comparison

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:05:31 GMT

There are two choices for readily-available aircraft oil filters: Champion and Tempest. Larry Anglisano at Aviation Consumer magazine puts these two filters head to head for a detailed analysis of their design. Recorded at the Total Aircraft Maintenance shop in Hartford, Connecticut..

Air Command Gyro Flight

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:12:25 GMT

The Air Command single-place gyroplane that I owned from 2001 to 2006. They have also been referred to as "gyrocopters" or "autogyros." They preceded the success of the helicopter by twenty years and helped to solve the riddles that helicopters had, even though the developer of the autogyro, Juan de la Cierva had no intention of advancing helicopter technology. They use an unpowered, freewheeling main rotor to generate lift, while thrust is provided by a pusher propeller. This machine is powered by a 64 hp Rotax 532, carries 12 gallons of fuel, which is good for about two hours with reserves. It flies around the pattern at 50 mph, and cruises at 70 mph. This particular machine is not an ultralight, nor is it a light sport aircraft. It was certificated in the Experimental - Amateur built category. A license is required to fly it (at least a solo student signoff). Anything worthwhile to do requires training and this is something that cannot be done by just jumping into it and going for it. There are many of our ancestors that tried the same approach with no success. If you're contemplating flying one of these fabulous machines, find a Gyro CFI or LSA instructor. They can be found on the Popular Rotorcraft Association website under "Flight Instruction." Video courtesy of Jed Udall of Wild World Productions www.jedudall.com

Introduction to flying a helicopter independently

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:51:27 GMT

http://www.helicopterflight.ch In this film we will show you the essential aspects of a helicopter and how it flies. It is important for you to understand this before your first flying lesson. Before you sit down in the pilot's seat, I will point out to you the things you need to focus on prior to and during the flight.

Airbus A380 Contrail as seen from KLM Cockpit Boeing B747-400

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:20:23 GMT

A huge contrail from an Airbus A380 as seen from cockpit of a Boeing B747 above the South China Sea. We were warned by a HongKong air traffic controller. That's why we were able to film this event. Apologies for shaky camera movements at the end. The Airbus was going too fast to be able to follow it smoothly.

Airbike First Flight

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:57:24 GMT

I found this old video on my computer. It's the first flight in my Airbike after building it in my basement. I had finished up the paperwork with the FAA earlier that week and received my tailwheel endorsement that afternoon. The weather was perfect and there was nothing left to do but go fly. The monthly EAA chapter meeting happened to be that night, so I ended up with a few extra helpers and a bit of a crowd. The flight went well, even though my nerves were tested a bit.The guy pulling the starter rope is Wally. He was my SEL power instructor in C-150s. The man shaking my hand at the end is Laird, who was one of the two glider instructors that first taught me to fly. Except for my first solo in a glider, few have been as memorable as this first flight in an airplane I built myself. It was an excellent day all around. [EDIT] A few folks have asked why its called an Airbike. It has nothing to do with bicycles, exercise machines or anime vehicles. It simply because your feet are on the outside similar to a motorcycle. The seat is also narrow like a motorcycle. The company that sold the kits picked the name almost 20 years ago. That's all there is to it. Sorry if you were expecting something else.

Small aircraft takes off from highway

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:18:44 GMT

Only in Russia: Guy rolls up to a gas station with his small plane, fills up, then takes off. We've seen the occasional out-of-the-ordinary car at the gas pump, but never quite like this. In this video, a two-person ultralight aircraft pulls up at a gas station alongside a highway, tops its tank, and then uses the on-ramp for a short takeoff roll and becomes airborne. We presume the video takes place in Russia, given its Lukoil pitstop, although the origin of the video is unknown. If you think that's impressive, you may want to check out the Terrafugia Transition, the flying car unveiled at the New York Auto Show last April. The Transition, more of a full-bodied small aircraft, is equally capable of pulling up at a car-centric gas station and then taking flight -- perhaps departing from the runway at a local airport instead of the nearby highway.

Sonex Light Jet

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:14:28 GMT

Even Smaller Than A Micro-Jet, 'Monnett's Madness' Has Produced Something Even Cooler Than Usual I think John Monnett is nuts... a pure, certifiable, grade-A...

Airbus A400M Head-On Takeoff Farnborough.

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:40:36 GMT

The amazing power of the 11000hp turbo prop engines.

Utah Plane Crash Captured on Cell Phone by Passenger -ORIGINAL FOOTAGE-

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:02:18 GMT

2/2/13- I was up for a birthday flight with my wife (her first flight ever), her mother and my seven month old boy when we received the shocking news that our carburator had iced over. After gliding over some field we found an ideal place to land the plane. The pilot was experienced in field landings but unfortunately the snow caused the landing gear to sever from the plane, flipping the plane front to back and smashing the tail before it came to a rest upside down. No one was hurt in the accident save for bruises, whiplash and minor cuts. More to the story: The pilot is very experienced and has landed in fields many times before even with snow in the field, just not this much snow. We were looking for roads to land on, but there were just too many power lines next to or crossing these roads. The interstate (large road parallel to flight) can be seen from the beginning of the video, which is a 5 lane road with the middle turn lane. There was absolutely no safe way to land on that road. Had he tried I'm confident that a collision would've occurred and this story could easily have ended in a fatality. The pilot made the BEST landing given the circumstances. Even the way that the plane dug in with its nose, taking the initial force followed by us flipping (instead of a violent abrupt stop) then crunching the tail also absorbing the rest of the collision was the best possible way to crash. You can see more of the actual destruction to the plane and the way it landed if you look at the other video of the aftermath "Utah Plane Crash Aftermath Wreckage -ORIGINAL FOOTAGE-" located here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sCsIxwMoFw Crash only + slow motion here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nADiIIaxPw The Miracle behind the whole Experience: -Please do not mock any beliefs or the follow story- I can just as easily turn off the option to allow comments. Please be respectful When we first heard the news from the pilot that we were going to have to land out there my initial reaction was shock and fear. There was an incredible feeling of calm and peace with swept over all of us as we all said our own silent prayers in our heart. It was in that moment as I tried to recall any sort of ill or uneasy feeling before the flight, any kind of 'warning' feelings that I get sometimes to warn me away from when something really bad was going to happen, you know that 'inner feeling'. After I realized that I never once got a bad feeling of warning I knew in that moment that we were going to be ok. I knew that God was watching over us and protecting my family. We belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and we've been taught to listen to those feelings because they are sent from God. As we descended there wasn't much talking, we just felt calm and peaceful, very peaceful. I fully expected a smooth landing because of that peaceful feeling, and I just KNEW we were all going to be ok- which we were. I just was really shocked when we crashed. I wouldn't have been recording had I even thought we'd crash, but all-in-all we all walked away especially my baby boy who didn't have a single scratch on him. He's the real miracle about this story. About 1 minute after the crash a family across the street who had been out on snowmobiles immediately came to our rescue and we climbed aboard and they took us to their house to wait for the paramedics to tell us what I already knew- that we were ok and incredibly lucky. The only Tragedy: The pilot is a good friend of my wife's parents. He is passionate about flying and loves to take people up in his plane. My wife had never been in an airplane and this was arranged for her birthday. This was a free flight provided by the pilot because of his good heart. The tragic part of this story is that he forgot to renew his insurance on the plane, and it lapsed the night before the flight- 13 hours earlier!!! The insurance company will not honor any kind of grace period and will do nothing for him, so now he's lost a $40k plane in a matter of 13 hours.  He is still happy and cheerful despite his loss.

The Monarch Gyroplane Flying In A 32 mph Wind

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:24:36 GMT

The Monarch Gyroplane flying in a 32 mph wind.

Helicopter Crash Caught On Camera - Top Gear Korea - Top Gear

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:22:11 GMT

**This was an accident that was caught on camera during filming for Top Gear Korea. Thankfully no one was seriously injured** The original challenge pitted presenter Kim Jin Pyo in a Corvette ZR1 against an AH1 Cobra helicopter in true Top Gear style. Subscribe to the Top Gear channel for more Top Gear Korea videos coming soon. If you can't wait, check out some more clips here on XTM's YouTube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/MensNo1 Korean viewers can catch the show on XTM -- more information here: http://xtm.interest.me Top Gear YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/topgear TopGear.com website: http://www.topgear.com Top Gear Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/topgear Top Gear Twitter: http://twitter.com/BBC_topgear Latest Top Gear videos: http://bit.ly/wo6B2S

A380 taking off from JFK by night... Tail's view

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:59:31 GMT

Tail's view of the Air France Airbus A380 taking off by night at JFK on sat Nov 28th 2009, taken from the onboard video system. No music so you can hear the actual noise in the plane during take off... Vue de la queue de l'Airbus A380 d'Air France decollant de JFK le 28 nov 2009... Video prise depuis le systeme de video embarquee. Pas de musique afin d'entendre le bruit ambiant dans la cabine pendant le decollage...

Yves Rossy JetMan School (Without the Jets)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:41:56 GMT

A video released February 8, 2013 by Jetman Yves Rossy suggests the skydiving innovator may be on the verge of marketing an unpowered version of his strapped-on wing and opening a school to teach people how to fly it. Rossy has earned worldwide recognition for developing and flying a jet-powered version of the wing and has flown that version across major landmarks like the english channel and a section of the grand canyon. Rossy has looped and rolled the powered version and sustained in-flight climbs. Without power, he still displays aerobatic agility in flight -- thanks to his skill, care and proper speed management. Describing the flight you see here, Rossy says he studied the terrain, calculated the angles, and walked segments of his route in advance. In the air, he says he achieved speeds in excess of 150 mph. Like his powered version, Rossy still flies with and lands under a parachute. He believes there is much more potential for this kind of flight. And if his apparent plans become reality, people may soon start lining up to find out.

Grumman Goose N703 Crescent Lake Alaska July 9,2011

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:42:38 GMT

Grumman Goose N703 Crescent Lake July 9, 2011 beaching operations. See WWW.goosehangar.com

freestyle Helicopter Aerobatics MBB BO 105

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:05:58 GMT

HUGO SARAIVA

Bush King Performance VW aircraft engine conversion

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:53:35 GMT

Bush King Performance aircraft engine. AircraftReporters.tv talks to the folks from Bush King Performance about their VW automotive aircraft engine conversion for experimental amateurbuilt light sport aircraft.

Just Aircraft SUPERSTOL

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:20:29 GMT

Just Aircraft SUPERSTOL from The Flightline. Like this? Watch the latest episode of The Flightline on Blip! http://blip.tv/the-flightline/watch The Flightline featured this beauty at AirVenture-Oshkosh See all episodes of The Flightline http://blip.tv/the-flightline#EpisodeArchive Visit The Flightline's series page http://blip.tv/the-flightline

STOL-Adventures.com - STOL Flying CH701

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:51:05 GMT

STOL-Adventures.com offers new DVD featuring the amazing STOL CH701: Volume 1 "Canyon Surfing"