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New startup for electric powered aircraft...

"Oh Power greater than me, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Doesn't mean that I'm not mightily concerned...

I was always super nervous (and super careful) when working around hot seats in the L-39. Especially terrifying were the canopy ejection rods which seemed to be targeting my scrotum (there are two each side in the cockpit / canopy rails) as I swung a leg into the cockpit. 😳

Anyone who was in the Los Angeles area in the 60s would be familiar with this guy's late night used car commercials. His name, Cal Worthington. "Go see Cal, go see Cal, go see Cal"

Ho, Ho, Ho m2-res_640p.mp4

@Flyboy, this is what I was talking about using the Jester short, long and double presses. It's more like Petrovitch in the Hind. Currently I only use the Jester wheel for ground ops and pre engagement (but I'm still in early stage struggling). Just starting ground attack and I'm still floundering...

See this: https://forum.dcs.world/topic/349469-no-bug-cockpit-brightness-issue-in-vr/?do=findComment&comment=5441351

The gear's not retracting... m2-res_360p.mp4

Gave 'er one last flight...

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I'm still wading through learning the Rhino and am hoping that those with more success / experience with it would be so kind as to list the essential buttons that need to be mapped to HOTAS and what their particular function is. I have the basics but am struggling with radar, weapons and nav/comm.

https://vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-news/national-championship-air-races-take-off-for-roswell-nm-in-2025.html

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"My Precious..."

The latest in alternative fuel... Bean Power!

Look (and listen) at about 6:05. How's his pronunciation @Erhardt?

Another scary vid:

This is terrible. It uses the Martin Baker MK16 seat. It's initiated by the loop handle between the legs. I think it requires a fairly hefty pull to fire it but maybe something got tangled in it and he didn't realize it was the ejection handle and he gave it a tug? @Flyboy, what's your experience with the T-38 seat? It's not exactly the same (Martin Baker US16T) but similar in using the same seat loop to initiate ejection. Texan seat: Talon seat:

I wonder how many remember his name. Who does without the help of Google? I'd bet that most of us do but we're aviation history geeks.

Kliegmann's updated Bf109 skins (plus a Bf109AS skin for myself). https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/g8dzms46labmdd96j93sv/AAzl8l92ycYyLq9CPgr2d6w?rlkey=vof6rzxy5n8xklqmmhmb2bdls&dl=0

Holt Sh**t!

After hearing that great re-mix of Baba O'riley in the Rhino video I had to look for some more. This is totally appropriate since it includes The Chieftains ans well as a certain Ms. O'Connor.

I was in high school (sophomore?) when it was introduced and a total aviation nerd (no hot dates for me 🥴). Built the model as soon as it was released. I've always thought it one of the coolest designs ever. Built a flying twin engine RC model as well and also a foamie slope soaring one. I'm surprised I don't fly it more in DCS.