Aerospace engineer Michael Rechtin managed to build an insane full-motion flight simulator that includes a motorized chair setup that tilts to match the pitch and roll of an aircraft. What does this mean? A highly immersive experience for piloting RC planes or virtual aircraft in simulators like Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Aviation enthusiast Ramy RC shows us why flying the world’s largest remote-controlled Boeing 777-9X plane is quite the experience, with a guest appearance by celebrity Tyler Perry. This massive model is designed to replicate Boeing’s real-world wide-body jet airliner from the company’s 777X family, known for its advanced technology and efficiency.
The Jetson ONE has been in the testing phase since 2021, but now, a production model, dubbed SN1, has taken to the skies. How much? Well, they were initially being marketed at $128,000 USD, with an $8,000 deposit, but we cannot confirm if the price has gone up since then.
The US Air Force has selected Boeing to develop the F-47, a 6th-generation fighter jet based on the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform. How did this come about? This decision narrowed to between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, with Northrop Grumman having withdrawn from the contest earlier.
Raw Thrills and Play Mechanix teamed up with Paramount Pictures to unveil a massive Top Gun Maverick arcade machine, complete with dual 65-inch displays as well as linkable units for multiplayer action. While it gives of SEGA Afterburner vibes, this machine sits on a motion cockpit that really lets you feel the action.
United Airlines announced today that it has installed SpaceX’s Starlink on its first regional aircraft and their plans to outfit over 40 regional aircraft each month beginning in May through the end of 2025. It only takes about 8 hours for installation, excluding any de-installation of existing equipment, testing or aircraft modification, which is approximately 10 times faster than installing non-Starlink equipment.
Inventor Shane Wighton of Stuff Made Here made a gigantic metal version of the hand-spun toy helicopter that many grew up playing with, but there was one critical design flaw. Before we get to the error, just know that the smaller version works by spinning its blades rapidly, thus generating lift by pushing air downwards, allowing it to stay airborne due to lift.
