And then, in the second video, watch as he instructs Sandra Daniels in some of the primary and far milder aerobatic maneuvers out of Plymouth, MA (KPYM). All military-trained pilots learn these and some more advanced aerobatics in their early aviation schooling, but Mike is a top competitor who takes what the world-famous Czech pilot Ladislav Bezak started with his mind-blowing “Lomcovokian” wild-flying innovation and giration of 1998 to an entirely new level. The name that Ladislav gave to his famous maneuver was the “Lomcovák,” which is commonly used in Moravia to describe the rotating motions of someone who has had one drink too many of its infamous alcoholic drinks called slivovitz. Lomcovák is the slang name for a shot of a strong drink.
The video right below is of Mike Goulian at Sun n’ Fun 2021, while flying his “Extra 330.” The video is 8: 51 long. Watching Mike perform his routine makes it obvious why he has won so many aerobatic competitions. He has won multiple national championships, including the United States National Unlimited Aerobatic Championship in 1995 and the United States National Advanced Aerobatic Championship in 1990. We suggest you watch the videos right here to minimize advertising interruptions.
Next, let’s watch full-time actress Sarah Denielsas she takes to the sky with Mike Goulian for her first aerobatic instruction. The video is 22:08 long.
Deep inside the B-52’s belly, a rotating launcher spins like a revolver, and a current upgrade nearly doubles the smart missiles it can fire from there.
This is the story of the strangest decision in American air power: instead of replacing its oldest bomber, the US Air Force is rebuilding it to fly for one hundred years.
The B-52 Stratofortress first flew in 1952, and the last one rolled off the line in October 1962.
Since then, every bomber designed to replace it has faltered: the supersonic B-58 Hustler lasted barely a decade, the Mach-3 XB-70 died after two prototypes, and now even the B-1B Lancer and the two-billion-dollar B-2 Spirit are scheduled to retire first, handing their missions to the B-21 Raider while the B-52 flies on.
In this documentary, we go inside the rebuild turning the B-52H into the B-52J. Eight new Rolls-Royce F130 engines under the Commercial Engine Replacement Program — with the first aircraft arriving at Boeing’s San Antonio plant this year. The Conventional Rotary Launcher and Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade, which raised the bomber’s smart-weapon capacity by 67 percent and turned it into a standoff missile truck carrying twenty precision weapons. And a new Raytheon AESA radar, derived from fighter radars, that gives the old airframe modern eyes.
By the time it is done, airframes built in 1962 will be flying toward a full century of service — longer than any combat aircraft in history.
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Thanks to ‘Beyond Facts‘ for this insightful documentary. The video is 22:05 long.
The length of this video is 23:07. Rotor Blade downdraft equivalent to hurricane – 150 MPH!
Below, “How Safe Is it? The video is 6:50 min. long. V-22 = Extreme Mechanical Complexity.
Below is a “SHORT” Portrait perspective video regarding V-22’s downwash danger.
In respect to the question of “How safe is this ship?” we should explore its history: Where its earliest operations had evidenced high accident rates, its current advanced versions are well within the normal boundaries of aircraft safety standards (meaning that it is no longer the dangerous aircraft its early prototypes indicated).
This video is only 13:10 min. long. Open in full-screen and turn on your sound to learn about the PD-8 Engine and why it has such an important impact on both Boeing and Airbus. This Russian experience illustrates one of the shortcomings of universal globalization for the world’s nation-states, and about more than just their military security.
Juan Browne, Head on in his WACO YMF-5 (New version of the Classic WACO UPF-7
Sad news: Juan Browne’s outstanding YouTube aviation Channel just broke the sorrowful story.
I honed my acrobatic skills in 1944 in a WACO UPF-7 after starting with a Stearman PT-17. The WACO factory that just closed its doors in Battle Creek, Michigan, had been making a replica of the UPF-7 since 1983, but they renamed it the YMF-5, one of which is owned by Mr. Browne (see the above in-flight photo).
Aside from both being biplanes and Primary Trainers, there was little else in common between the Stearman and the WACO UPF-7. The photo below shows STEARMAN in front of the WACO.
WACO vs STEARMAN – – -AOPA – Click on photo to get the story.
I recall that the Stearman had a tall, seemingly spindly (2 narrow landing gear struts) landing gear, and had ailerons only on the lower wing, and it closely resembled many of that era’s open-cockpit biplanes. In contrast, the WACO was aesthetically gorgeous in its classical lines, with its wide-spread gear and wheel pants . . . And it had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings, making popular 4 and 8 point rolls much easier. Both airplanes required standard tail-dragger “S taxiing” to safely see ahead (The big engine cowling blocked the view straight ahead).
The UP-7 in which I practiced, had been used by the CPT (Civil Pilot Training) program earlier on. I was surprised that the military didn’t pick this over the Stearman or the N3Ns (used by the Navy for its Primary Training). That beautiful WACO had its own starter aboard, but I recall the many N3Ns that landed at my field (Sky Harbor – northwest of Chicago) out of the nearby Glenview NAS.
Both of those once-busy airfields have long since been devoured by the encroachment of industrial or housing developments, an all too typically repetitious scenario across the U.S., one that has served to decimate the once ubiquitous general aviation airfields across the country.
Of course, those N3Ns had to be hand-cranked by our Line boys (of which I was one!). This task was a bear of a workout using their inertia starter’s hand crank. The young Navy pilots who landed them at our airport were usually celebrating their first or second solo or were with their instructor and landed to buy some coffee at our posh “Sky Harbor Country Club” Restaurant.
Each time I’ve seen one of the new models (such as Juan Browne’s), I’ve been pleasantly overwhelmed by the strong pang of nostalgia they evoked. I’m happy that Mr. Browne will still be able to fly his ship – – – and keep it up to par with the good stock of parts someone will surely acquire for WACO enthusiasts.
Here for your enjoyment is a hefty collection of those classic open-cockpit biplanes, along with a few neat videos, too. We’ll start with the YouTube Video just published a few days ago by Mr. Browne. [As usual, we suggest you go to full-screen and remember your sound!]
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The above factory video is only 1:17 long.
Click on the above illustration to see the factory advertisement page
Mr. Browne’s UPF-7 Replica landing
Another view of Juan Browne’sWACO YMF-5
WACO UPF-7
WACO UPF_7
The Original WACO UPF-7
WACO UPF-7
Waco_ZPF-6_offshoot of UPF-7 – – Executive Aircraft of TEXACO.
The YouTube Video below of Juan Browne’s journey is 29:35 long.
Below video is 11:57 long – It’s of the “Aviation AZ Rancher” showing off his new WACO YMF-5C
Click on this WACO YMF-5 to see a collection of YouTube Shorts on the WACOS
Nazi Germany. The Dornier 335 Pfeil flew at 470 MPH! Its radical design included two engines, one at the fuselage’s front end, and the other at its tail. Luckily for the Allied Forces, the plane’s production never got really going until late, too late, in the conflict to provide the Nazis with control over Europe’s skies. Here are some informative videos of the ship: (1st Video = 16 min) REMEMBER: Go to your phone or computer’s “Full-Screen” view on each video with sound on!
The below video’s duration is 12 minutes.
The below video, “The plane with a propeller at each end – Nazi Dornier 335 – 12 minutes long.
This turbocharged engine produces 360 HP, is fuel-injected, and FADEC*-controlled. The designers are hoping to have it ready for Oshkosh in 2025. Like Rotax, Adept believes it’s time for new engine technology in the field of General Aviation (“GENAV”). The video is only about 8 minutes long. Thanks to the “Plane Crazy Channel” for this post.
*Full Authority Digital Engine Control
And, from the Forge Empire Channel and Plane Crazy, here’s more on the Adept Engine. In this video, we take a deep dive into the revolutionary Adept engine, a game-changer for the aviation industry. With 360 horsepower, a lightweight design, and modern fuel flexibility, this engine offers the perfect balance of power, efficiency, and reliability. Built from scratch using cutting-edge technology, the Adept engine is set to transform general aviation, offering extended longevity and unmatched performance. Join us as we explore the design, testing, and future of the Adept engine, which could very well reshape the future of flight. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more updates! Video length is about 12:25.
One of the most intriguing features of the new ADEPT engine is its ability to run equally well on not just AV Gas, but also automotive gas! This can result in a significant reduction in an owner’s overall annual operating costs, as AV Gas is substantially more expensive than Automotive Gasoline.
In this episode, Emma Crawford, of YouTube’s AeroVerse Channel learns the ins and outs of our early era U.S. air show life at the famous New York Old Rinebeck Aerodrome.
Emma gets up close and personal with the 1917 Hispano-Suiza-powered version of the First Aero’s Curtiss Jenny, the Navy’s higher-horsepowered model (which had 180 HP) and was designated the JN-4H model. This Navy V-8 water-cooled Spanish and Swiss-manufactured engine has double the horsepower of the inveterate Jenny’s Curtiss OX-5 V-8 engine (which had only 90 HP). The added horsepower helped make the Navy Jenny both easier – and safer – to pilot.
L to R above: Here’s a short (10-second) video clip, our introduction to Stephanie Goetz and young Kinsey R. Wolanski, both professional aviators and highly active YouTubers, both prominent female aviation influencers.
The video below is from an episode of “Kinsey’s” YouTube Channel. Here’s the bio for this multi-qualified fixed-wing – and rotary-wing (helicopter) – rated Commercial Pilot.
Kinsey Wolanski. Her full name is Kinsey Rae Wolanski, and she is well known for her extensive online presence, which includes being a social media creator, a sports host, and a dual-rated pilot who flies both planes and helicopters.
Early Life and Background
Kinsey Rae Wolanski was born in Sacramento, California, on August 30, 1996. She is now only 29 years old. She began her modeling career at 15, leading to her appearances in magazines such as Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and FHM.
Modeling and Acting Career
Wolanski’s portfolio includes features in publications like Maxim, Sports Illustrated, FHM, and The Boulevard Magazine. In 2017, she participated in the Maxim, Sports Illustrated, FHM competition and placed eighth. Her acting debut was in the 2019 horror film “Slasher Party,” where she played the character “Brittany.”
Social Media Influence and Entrepreneurship
As her public persona’s level increased, Wolanski expanded her presence on platforms such as Instagram, posting content related to modeling, travel, and lifestyle. She founded an athleisure brand called “Kinsey Fit,” which produces fitness apparel for women.
Personal Interests and Skills
Apart from her work in modeling and acting, Wolanski holds licenses as a skydiver and helicopter pilot. She has traveled to various countries, including Morocco, Jordan, Austria, the Maldives, Egypt, Iceland, Turkey, France, Greece, and Israel.
Personal Life
Wolanski was previously in a relationship with Russian-American YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known for his prank videos. She now has another boyfriend, but no long-term plans.
Legacy and Impact
Kinsey Wolanski’s public actions and subsequent career developments have established her as a figure in both modeling and social media. Her bold approach to managing media exposure has helped contribute to her activities in personal branding and exceptional entrepreneurship.
Here, below, thanks to the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) is the bio for the older of the two aviatrixes. As you can see, Stephanie Goetz, also has a colorful and uniquely fascinating background:
Stephanie “Boss” Goetz is one of the “Aerial Angels” who fly an L–39 Albatros painted a bright pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Above photograph by Audrey Lee
“The Pink Jet is a symbol of strength, hope, compassion, and resilience for survivors and those affected by breast cancer. It is also a beacon of light that helps girls know they can do anything, that women can do everything they want to do—there is space of all of us,” Goetz said.
Goetz is a former news and sports anchor for network television who was introduced to aviation on a story. “This 80-year-old flight instructor called me and said, ‘You should do a story on aviation.’ So, I said OK, and as any good flight instructor knows, you throw the newbie in the left seat. And when I pulled back on that yoke and had that feeling of leaving the ground, I thought where has this been all my life?”
She quickly went through her training and earned ratings. “Boss,” now flies a Bombardier Global 6000 for a private company. She and her husband Endre Holen own their own L–39 (it’s blue), and she joined Aerial Angels to empower survivors like her mother. “Breast cancer is scary and tough to go through. I watched it firsthand.” Goetz is one of The Pink Jet’s all-female crew that includes founders Vicky Benzing and Heather “Lucky” Penney. Goetz got her call sign “Boss” from a Marine Corps Harrier pilot who said things are “‘better with you in charge,’ so I guess that’s why I am a boss,” Goetz said.
How did you get started in aviation? It was never on my radar to become a pilot. No one in my family is a pilot. This is a third career for me. I was a news and sports anchor and reporter at NBC, CBS, and ABC affiliates in the U.S., and then I started an executive coaching business.
Logbook
WHO: Stephanie Goetz, The Pink Jet pilot
RATINGS: AV–L39, CE–500, CE–525, CE–680, and BBD–700 (Bombardier Global 6000)
AIRCRAFT: L–39 Albatros (military jet), Cessna Citation V business jet, Piper Twin Comanche, and a Van’s RV–4.
EXTRA: “I went from zero hours to private pilot certificate, instrument rating, single and multiengine commercial ratings, CFI, MEI, and a jet type rating (CE–500) in a year and a half. I truly love my career so much. I get to fly to all kinds of different airports in the world, from the largest airports to remote locations many haven’t heard of. No two days are the same, and no flight is the same.”
What were your biggest challenges? Thankfully, there weren’t any significant obstacles. But like any flight student will tell you, the feeling of drinking through the fire hose for more than a year and a half when I was going through my initial flight ratings was plenty challenging. But the reward of getting to pursue a jet type rating at the end of all the training pushed me to get through my ratings quickly and made the mundane or challenging days worth it.
Favorite aircraft? My favorite fun airplane to fly is the L–39. I do aerobatics and formation flying in that so it’s constantly honing my skills as a pilot, which I love. My favorite long-range mission aircraft to fly is the Bombardier Global 6000.
Favorite aviation-related activity? Aerobatics, formation flying, and fly-ins!
Advice for students? Don’t give up. Training can be daunting and exhausting. It’s that way for all of us. Keep your head up and get through the training as best you can. Make sure to have great people around you, who are ideally more successful than you, who can cheer you on and support you in your training. We all went through the same thing and can lend valuable insight to those going through it for the first time. Be grateful! Less than one percent of people in the United States have their pilot’s license. We are in a special group of spectacular people.
Now, for the recent episode from Kinsey’s Channel, “Showing You How to Fly a Military Jet! Inverted Flight, Rolls, and Overhead “Breaks!” Video length: 25:55. You can enjoy this video right here on the FASF site. No need to switch to YouTube’s platform. Go to full-screen, too.
Rob Holland’s(Left) rise to the top started as a young airshow fan in his native New England. Earning his pilot’s license while still a teenager, Rob began flying aerobatics almost immediately, all while building valuable flight time and experience as a corporate pilot, commuter pilot, banner tower, flight instructor, ferry pilot, and operating his own aerobatic flight school.
Now with more than two decades as a full-time airshow pilot, Robhas distinguished himself by blazing a trail of innovation, developing maneuvers never before seen at airshows.
“One of my goals is to take aerobatics to the next level,” Rob explains. “I want to push the limits of what can be done.” But while his impact and influence on the airshow community is undeniable, his remarkable skills at the controls of his MXS-RH are matched with a humble and approachable demeanor that has forged a unique connection with countless fans all over the world.
Below is Broncolirio’s YouTube account of the accident (13:52 min. in length): Open and watch the video right here to avoid the ads. Make sure your sound is turned on and up.
Below is airshow superfan, “Air Flo’s” short (3:28) video interview of Rob at a recent airshow:
Below is a short (5:53) video of Rob explaining why Rob flies the MXS ship in his exhibitions . . .
Below is a video (15:53 long) of Rob’s incredible routine seen at the Blue Angels Homecoming:
