Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Looking for a Used Trike? Check out Barnstormers
The one and only site for used ultralights, trikes, and General Aviation aircraft.
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That's Not Safe! ...
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My "one stop" Weather Source - Intellicast
Although everyone has their favorite free sites for weather information, I prefer Intellicast. Why? Mainly because of their high speed, high resolution moving radar images. I find that these give me the most useful info for what to expect on my trike journeys. Of course their forecasts, temperature info, and other data are there as well. You can create a favorite list for your home region or alternative, and can even view the data from a mobile browser such as your cell phone. If you're not using them already, Intellicast is worth a look.
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Website of the Day - All About Weight Shift Trikes
Paul and Loretta Hamilton are practically a household name in the Trike and Ultralight communities under their Adventure Productions moniker. Although they have built a mini-empire of websites and multimedia products and educational tools, I would like to suggest you pay a visit to their Trike site first... and then work your way back into the depth of their library. There is something for everyone, no matter your interest or experience level.
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
My New Favorite Video - Ultralight Porn!
Ok, I know there's no bare skin... but this "flashback to the 70's" style video is AWESOME! Part of me feels like a teenager again looking at the old grainy early film/video footage from my youth, and part of me is in awe at how big the balls are on these guys for their formation flying and incredible terrain mapping! I can almost hear the "Barry White" soundtrack in my head!! Put on your bell-bottom pants, dim the lights, check that the wife won't be home for a while, and take a peek at this one ;)
Video of the Day - River Flying
Not a trike, but pretty much looks like one! ;)
Nevertheless, great camera work and gorgeous scenery.
Website of the Day - Fly Northern Ireland
An extremely well-done layout, broad range of topics, and tons of images and links. Covers many of the famous trike adventurers and journeys, including the conquest of Everest and the Atlantic crossing. Spend some time, you won't be disappointed.
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Great Flight Planning Tools at GoFlying
A wonderful resource for anyone preparing a cross country flight. Tons of tools and planning resources allow you to finish your planning in no-time flat!
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Friday, August 24, 2007
Trike Videos of the Day - Twofer Friday ;)
From Florida to China!
First from Beijing we have confirmation of Trikes folks!!
Second, from my friend Alex Gore whose videos and website at WindsAndWings.com are phenomenal. I invited Alex to our new social site, but for some reason he said he was not interested in the "social thingy".... wtf? ;)
Anyway, Alex's videos are too good to pass up. Rather than lift them from his site, I'm providing the video embed to his YouTube site which I believe he created himself. Fair is fair. Maybe if you guys hassle him enough he will come on over and join us??
Trike Website of the Day - Trike Expeditions
Although I've mentioned Mike and Olivier's adventures before in my reviews of their outstanding movies, they also have a website filled with further details of their travels. Lots of maps, stories, information and photos. Top Notch all the way...
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Aviation Humor and Cliche's
A ton of wisdom in a very small space. Here's one from the site:
The propeller is just a
big fan in the front of the plane to keep the pilot cool. Want proof? Make it
stop; then watch the pilot break out into a sweat.
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How to build the best paper airplanes in the world
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Website of the day - Canadian Style!
I just discovered "Triker's Corner" written by Jeff Stewart over at the Ultralight Pilot's Association of Canada. Really well done and a terrific resource. Check it out!
Trike Flying in Cambodia..Is this Eddie Smith?
Not entirely sure, but found this on MegaUpload and it looks a lot like footage sent to me about three years ago by Eddie Smith from his wonderful Cambodia trip. I think he's now living over there full time. Anyone know?
