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Doing our bit for the environment
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
To fly a jet fighter consumes a lot of kerosene and off course is not the best thing for the environment. And although we love flying our jet fighters, we are also very much aware of the problems of the environment and what we will leave to our next generation. This is why we have signed up with Action Carbone, an NGO managed by Frenchman Yann Arthus Bertrand, and our now making a contribution each time we fly. BasicallRead More....
Great video of L39 albatros jet fighter ride in Bordeaux
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
We mentioned recently that one of our jet fighters – L39 Albatros based in Bordeaux – could be equipped with cameras. We have compiled a video with the various angles and it gives a different view from what we usually see – the inside view of the cockpit. Enjoy the video.
We fly fighter jets – and will love flying in 2011
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Happy New Year to you all. We wish you health, happiness and success in all your endeavors. 2011 should be a very good year as we hope many people will come and fly with us. We do not provide a simple jet fighter ride, but the experience of a lifetime! Flying a jet fighter is fun, lots of adrenaline, and the opportunity to meet a friendly team who loves sharing the passion.
In 2011, like in 2010, we will still operate three aircrafts, in 4 bases (one is actually travelling onRead More....
Steve Backshall does the Falcon in our jet fighter
Saturday, November 13th, 2010
Live n’ deadly TV Presenter Steve Backshall is doing a bit on the Peregrine Falcon. And to demonstrate how incredible this bird of prey is, he decided to replicate the maneuvers of the Falcon in our jet fighter. We had tremendous fun being around Steve and his crew and were quite interested as well as finding out how Steve would cope with G force and the jet fighter experience. Check it out on the BBC Live’n’deadly show and on their website.
In the meantime, here are some pics of the daRead More....
Engine of the new SU-35 delivers
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Article 117S is NPO Saturn manufactured vectored thrust engine for he ne SU-35, themselves a major upgrade of the AL-31F, with greater thrust, longer service life and better economy. The 117S engine was able to raise maximum thrust from 12.5 to 14.5 tonnes A new fan propeller with the diameter increased from 905 millimeters to 932 millimeters, new high and low pressure turbines and a new digital control system were used on the engine. With this engine, the new SU-35 is the most maneuverable fighRead More....
Virgin Galatic first manned commercial space vehicle
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
VIRGIN GALACTIC’S SPACESHIPTWO ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE IN ITS PROGRAM TO BECOME WORLD’S FIRST MANNED COMMERCIAL SPACE VEHICLE. VSS Enterprise achieves manned free flight from over 45,000 ft (13,700 metres) and successfully glides to land at Mojave Air and Spaceport. 10th October 2010, Mojave, CA. Virgin Galactic, the US company developing the world’s first commercial manned space flight system and tourism business, is delighted to announce the successful completion today of the first piloRead More....
Sukhoi begins flight trials of modernized Su-33 fighters
Friday, October 8th, 2010
Sukhoi aircraft holding has begun ground and flight trials of the modernized fourth generation Su-33 naval fighter.
Modernization works and trials are being carried out at the KnAAPO aircraft plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur under a state defense order in 2010. Su-33 (Su-27K) is a multi-role carrier-based fighter with horizontal takeoff and landing, and aerial refuelling capability. The fighter features folding wings and horizontal tail for hanger storage. It was designed to defend naval ships from Read More....
Israel goes for the F-35
Friday, October 8th, 2010“We’re very pleased with the Government of Israel’s decision to move forward with the U.S. government’s Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the F-35,” said Tom Burbage, Lockheed Martin executive vice president and general manager of F-35 Program Integration. “This is another step in the longstanding relationship between Lockheed Martin and the nation of Israel. The Lightning II will strengthen Israel’s national security posture both militarily and industrially.Read More....
India picks GE’s F414 for Tejas MkII fighter
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
General Electric has defeated the Eurojet consortium in a contest to provide the engine for a new version of India's long-delayed Tejas light combat aircraft.
The US manufacturer has won a deal to supply 99 F414-INS6 turbofans for the Tejas MkII, following a selection decision by India's Aeronautical Development Agency.
"GE Aviation will supply the initial batch of engines and the rest will be manufactured in India under a transfer of technology arrangement," says GE India chief executive Read More....
A day with the Patrouille de France
Monday, August 30th, 2010
We had a great time on Friday 6th August as we hosted a special event for our very special guests: the Patrouille de France. The French national display team accepted our invitation and we spent a great day sharing stories, but also flying ! And it was great to regroup our L39 Albatros with the team. The Patrouille de France flies Alphajets and we have had the chance to enjoy the sight of the team training and following them. We also spent a fantastic evening in our hangar, with the team.
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