Thursday, September 2, 2010

108 Skydivers Set New Freefly World Record

August 18, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Lifestyle

There’s nothing like plunging in headfirst if you enjoy high-adrenaline sports such as sky-diving. This is just what this group of 108 daredevils did as they set about breaking a record in the skies above America. Hitting speeds of up to 180mph after they jumped from 18,000ft, they had 40 seconds of freefall to find [...]

Hang Gliding in Rio

February 1, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Featured Articles, Misc

Hang gliding is an air sport in which a pilot flies a light and unmotorized foot-launchable aircraft called a hang glider. Most modern hang gliders are made of an aluminum or composite-framed fabric wing. Pilots usually control the aircraft by shifting body weight, but other devices, including modern aircraft flight control systems, may be used. [...]

Modern aviation

November 18, 2008 by Admin  
Filed under Technology

Mi-24 “Hind”
Experience the full might of Soviet Union: Mi-24 “Hind” heavy attack helicopter, also known as “Aligator”. Developed in late sixties this helicopter is not only big and strong but also heavily armed and versatile. If you fancy a chopper and airplane in the same time, buy one of these: it can land as airplane.
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