The determining factor for a true bluewater boat is more than size.Good ocean-going vessels have a smaller cockpit, skeg held rudder, all weather bunks, and lots of handrails just to name a few.” He adds, “heavier boats are more sea kindly which means less motion and heel.” Is a ...
Plane crashes rarely happen in real life the same way they happen in the movies. Some engine part does not explode in a fiery bang. The rudder doesn’t suddenly snap under the force of takeoff. The captain doesn’t gasp as he’s thrown back against his seat. The typical commercial jetli...
The pilot of a 172 was maneuvering around adverse weather in mountainous terrain when he lost control of the airplane. The pilot survived the crash and it was obvious that he had accessed on-board survival gear. He died of hypothermia before he was found two days later. The airplane had an...
Tonight I round up 13 new 1/48 scale releases from Quickboost, including a Czech Storch conversion, replacement cowl and exhausts for the Airfix Griffon Spitfire and Seafire kits, new rudder for Trumpeter's C-47 and many more. Images of all the resin parts are included. Rodger Kelly reviews...
I wouldn't mind having something like this just to read on a plane in peace. I have no idea, I have not tried them, but maybe you could've tried searching for a review? Can't find anyone that has written about what they're like to use on a flight though. Makes it virtually ...