September 25, 2011

Blakesburg Antique Fly-In 2011


It appears that 2011 was another great year at the Antique Airplane Associations annual fly-in held in Blakesburg, Iowa.  Some great pictures have come thru in the form of two videos from my aviation acquaintance, Jim Savage.  This years event featured the Monocoupe aircraft and it looks like one of the largest gatherings in recent years turned out!  Here are a few examples of the Monocoupe's in attendance.  Be sure to check out the links to the two YouTube videos that Jim produced with his pictures from this years event.  Thanks, Jim, for sharing the pictures!







September 22, 2011

British Airways Ad Features Vintage Aircraft

Well done British Airways!  Take a look at the vintage aircraft they used in this promotional ad for the airline.  It takes you back to Another Time!



And... the making of the ad. Very cool.

EAA Video of Monocoupe 110 Special

Monocoupes really are a special breed of airplane. The Clipwing was the "hot rod" of the skies back in the 1930s. Today they are a...