The Commemorative Air Force B-17 airplane is touring West Texas. The historic B-17 will be in Abilene Aug. 29th thru Sept 1st and in Lubbock Sept. 2nd thru Sept. 5th.
What do you buy that special someone that has everything? How about a flying car prototype AeroMobil 3.0. This vehicle incorporates driving and flying in one neat little two-seat package. While it is currently being tested, the developers think it'll be certified as a possible Ultra-Light, making it easier for the average Joe to own one.
When I first came across this I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to be a shooter or the pilot. I think, this is the most fun you can have with your clothes on. It's called "Gnat Shooting" and it's like Skeet/Sporting clays, but instead of shooting at little orange clay discs you're shooting at a 'drone airplane' loaded with pyrotechnic charges on-board. When you hit the drone it will
Have you ever wondered exactly how wearing a seat belt is beneficial to your safety when traveling by airplane? Apparently, you are not alone. Budget airliner Ryanair is currently trying to implement a “standing room only” cabin for its passengers, allowing them to travel without any restraints.
How would your child like a free airplane ride? The Abilene Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 471 is doing it again this year offering all kids ages 8 to 17 a short airplane ride on Saturday, November 10th at the Abilene Regional Airport. The Abilene EAA 'Young Eagle' program celebrates it's 20th year.
Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas has the only air-ambulance airplane in Texas with a maternal transport team, they can transport pregnant women in crisis to their hospital. The air-ambulance team will stop in Abilene Wednesday May 2nd and show off their capabilities and their incredible airplane. The public is invited to attend in the afternoon from 1pm till 6pm.
Recently I had to make airline reservations to go see my son graduate from the Navy. Have you priced airline tickets lately? What is with these baggage fees? Is my suitcase getting a seat of it's own? Is this price for first class? The airlines have gone nuts with all they charge, so I tried Southwest, amazingly they were more reasonable than the other airlines and they don't charge extra for bags