Friday Video: F-22 Raptor Demo

If you can't get enough of the F/A-22 Raptor, check out this airshow demonstration video. You'll see some of the greatest flying you can get with this amazing aircraft. The F-22 is a game-changer.

Blue Angels: A Year In The Life

I just finished watching an absolutely amazing high definition (HD) show on the Blue Angels. If you've got a HDTV, you will be blown-away.

The show is called "Blue Angels: A Year In The Life" and it chronicles how a pilot goes from flying Navy fleet aircraft to flying an F-18C with the Blue Angels demonstration team.



What makes the show so amazing is that the film crew has complete access to the BA team. You follow the team through their initial training in El Centro, CA to their final show in Pensacola, FL. Have you ever seen a BA preflight briefing? You will now and prepare to be humbled by their dedication and professionalism.

You also get HD camera footage from inside the cockpit and it's STUNNING. I can't recommend this show highly enough. If you don't have it, buy it now. You won't be disappointed.

F-18E Formation Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Today's widescreen wallpaper features a pair of F/A-18E Super Hornets in tight formation. Almost as a good as the Blue Angels!

F22 Raptor 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

From certain angles the F/A-22 Raptor is a mean looking fighter. In this shot you can see the side weapons bays with missiles on the launchers. Impressive.

New Give-Away F-22 Raptor Mousepad -- Winner Announced on Aug 15 2008

Hey all,

We're having a new give-away this month of this excellent F/A-22 Raptor Mousepad. If you're already on our mailing list, you received a notice today. If you haven't signed-up yet, you still have time (see upper right corner of the site).

I will pull the winning name on August 15, 2008 and announce it here on the blog.

Good luck!

French F-2 Rafale Carrier Landing 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's my artistic rendition of a French F-2 Rafale fighter performing a carrier landing. The Rafale is a beautiful aircraft.

Enjoy!

Friday Video: The YF-23 and Test Pilot Comments

I worked at Northrop during the time the ATF competition was in full swing. I remember watching the videos and getting the promo materials on the YF-23. Today's video is all about the YF-23 with commentary by test pilot Paul Metz.

When I look at the YF-23, it reminds me of the SR-71. I wanted it to win the competition but it lost out to the YF-22, which we know today as the F/A-22 Raptor. In the end, the F/A-22 is an incredible plane, but I still wish some F-23s would have been built.