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Ford Once Made a Flying Wing Airplane

Flying wings seem like improbable aircraft. But in 1934 Henry Ford was challenged bu the US government to develop a Model T for the sky. The flying wing 15P was the result.
This is a still photo of the Dune Ornithopters as they appear in the film's trailer. This is a still image of the Dune Ornithopters taken from the 2021 blockbuster's trailer. The Dune ornithopters were 11 ton props based on dragonflies and military helicopters. | Warn Bros. Pictures via Youtube

Would You Fly a ‘Dune’ Ornithopter?

Ornithopters are a form of an airplane powered by flapping wings. When Frank Herbert wrote the Dune novel in 1965, his ornithopters were as theoretical as flying cars. Read more...
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How Expensive Is It to Fly as a Hobby?

For most people, their hobbies include similar run-of-the-mill activities. For others, leisure activities come with a high price tag. When talking about extravagant sports, flying 40 airplanes has to make it to the top of this list. You will need deep pockets to take up the hobby of flying.
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The Coaxial Versatile Modular Tilt-Rotor All-Terrain Vehicle You Need

Forget about four-wheel steering and electric powertrains, the next big thing is Coaxial Versatile Modular Tilt-Rotor All-Terrain Vehicles. To shorten it, let’s call it an OmniRotor. This one is a micro aerial vehicle (MAV) so it’s small, but the flying vehicle can be scaled up. Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) abilities like a quadrotor could …
The Mojave Airport filled with airliners, planes, and RV campers in Mojave, California

The Winnebago Heli-Home Is a Flying RV for Family Vacations

The RV boom of the 70s and 80s produced some pretty revolutionary vehicles equipped for the ultimate vacation. Winnebago actually once introduced consumers to the Heli-Home, a flying RV for family adventures. You read that right. Here's the craziest take on recreation you may not have realized even existed.
Long lines at check-in during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Lisbon International Airport

Airline Delays and Prices Expected to Soar (in a Bad Way) Due to Climate Change

For the past 18 months, the coronavirus has disrupted all forms of transportation. Labor shortages, unexpected disruptions in operations, and accidents are significant problems airline carriers face. Now, unprecedented weather conditions are also becoming a serious concern. As delays become more common, climate change will likely further affect the transportation industry in the future.