Category: Videos

Video – Mid-Air Collision with Glider Tow Line

The German pilot in his Rans S6 Ultralight plane was flying in formation with friends across France. A French towplane crossed his flight path a few moments after he released a glider. Its 60meter long glider tow line gets caught into the propeller of the UL plane and forced the pilot to pull his safety parachute. – In Germany it’s required for every UL plane to have an emergency parachute. – Nobody was injured.

Video – 727 landing at Meigs Field

Did you ever try landing an airliner at Meigs Field in Microsoft Flight Simulator? Of course you did! Everyone did! 🙂
Well, I found this video at YouTube showing an United 727-100 landing right there in 1992.
It is used as exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, which is located near Meigs Field.

As you might know, unfortunately Meigs Field was closed in 2003 in a controversial move by Chicago Mayor and turned into Northerly Island park. Read the whole story at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meigs_Field

http://friendsofmeigs.org/ is running a campaign for building the “Bessie Coleman Skypark” at former Meigs Field area. Featuring parkscape, Air Museum, educational facilities, airfield, event and activity options.

You can help to turn this great idea into reality!

There are 2 online petitions available for you to sign.

  • A general petition opposing the closure of Meigs Field and the way in which it was done is available here.
  • Another (newer) petition in support of the Parks and Planes proposal is available here.

Video – Helicopter crash in Russia

The AS-355 helicopter belonging to Balt Avia crashed around 6:30 p.m. (1430 GMT) Saturday about 75 kilometers (45 miles) west of St. Petersburg, Russia, on the shores of the Gulf of Finland.

A crew member and two passengers were injured and rescuers were searching for the lost pilot. One passenger was unharmed.

The officials said the cause of the crash was being investigated.

Video – Farewell to the F-14 Tomcat

A few great videos as a farewell tribute to the F-14 Tomcat which was retired from active service in the US Navy in 2006.
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was a supersonic, twin-engine, two-seat, variable geometry wing aircraft. The F-14 was the United States Navy’s primary maritime air superiority fighter, fleet defense interceptor and tactical reconnaissance platform from 1972 to 2006 and is now replaced by the F/A-18E/F. Most of the F-14 will be destroyed, 20 have been saved to US museums.
Some F-14 Tomcats are still in active service by Iran Air Force.