Pretty cool site, and simpe to use. Just click on the location you are planning to visit to see a comprehensive list of Aviation museums. Includes details of exhibits, aircraft on display, and user reviews. Photographs on the front page would be nice, but overall a decent resource.
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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Got some vacation time? How about visiting some aviation museums?
Air Show Collison Video
Two pilots were killed performing aerial acrobatics at an air show in Poland when their aircraft collided head-on above thousands of spectators. From Planenews.com
Not a helicopter, not a trike, it's the Airscooter II
The latest in my "Not a Trike" flying machine series... this cute little critter is like a combination of helicopter and hovercraft. It has no tail rotor, no collective control, and redundant engine and control functions. They promise a price below $50,000 as well. Sign me up!
Check out the details from their site:
By eliminating the need and complexity of swashplates, collective and cyclic control through a coaxial rotor design a number of benefits beyond conventional helicopter designs are immediately realized. First; enhanced, intuitive flight controls are achieved by simple motorcycle-style handlebars and the absence of a tail rotor. To gain altitude, simply throttle up like you would on a motorcycle, turn left or right on the handlebars for craft rotation and move the handlebar assembly as a joystick for directional control (including reverse). No pedal controls are necessary, which means someone without the use of their legs can just as easily fly the AirScooter. Handlebar controls represent the most distinguishable feature of the AirScooter. AirScooter's patented design also provides an amazing level of stability while in the air and during flight.
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