Air New Zealand – Hobbit Safety Video

Posted By on Nov 4, 2012

This has to be one of the most brilliant safety videos I have ever seen… fun, info-filled and captivating.  In fact, unlike other safety videos which are so often ignored, I suspect every passenger on the plane will be captivated by this video.  Well done Air New Zealand!

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Radio Controlled Boeing 747

Posted By on Nov 2, 2012

Big boys and their toys!  The 747-Classic was (is) and awesome airplane, and these fellas have done an amazing job to build one of their own.  Almost big enough to ride on, I reckon!

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London Calling

Posted By on Jun 21, 2012

We do like to see creativity in promoting flying, but can an advert that promotes NOT flying be any good?  Check out this brilliant advertisement from British Airways aimed at encouraging Brits to stay at home and support their athletes. Great stuff! And, for anyone interested, here’s the thinking behind the advertisement, from British Airways:...

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F-35 Shipboard Trials

Posted By on May 9, 2012

The United States is developing a new jet fighter aircraft… the F-35.  With variants of the aircraft being designed for different roles, the shipboard version recently underwent some sea trials. With vertical landing and a short-slow takeoff, this baby looks like a very cool piece of kit.  Check it out… Thanks to AirPigz for bringing this video to our attention!...

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Big Little Planes

Posted By on Feb 21, 2012

I thought radio controlled planes were little things made out of plastic.  How wrong I was! Check out these fabulous “big little planes”…

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Building a 777 in 30 seconds

Posted By on Feb 14, 2012

A very well made advert from Emirates airlines…   And, for a little more detail about how they are actually build, here’s their “90 second”...

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