Nov 11th

JUST COULDN'T RESIST... BATTLE OF THE ROCKETMEN

Published by: Spencer Forman on Tuesday 11th November 2008

The "Shat" vs. Stewie ... which one is funnier?

 

 

Nov 8th

CHEECH AND CHONG GO TRIKING..

Published by: Spencer Forman on Saturday 8th November 2008

CBP Air Intercepts Ultra-Light Aircraft, Seizes Smuggled Marijuana

Tucson, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s air operations spotted and interdicted an ultra-light aircraft Tuesday that illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexican border carrying approximately 223 pounds of marijuana. The smuggled drugs have an approximate street value of $180,000.

A CBP helicopter was able to trail this light plane holding more than 200 pounds of marijuana where it was ditched in Arizona.
CBP’s Air & Marine Operations Center in Riverside, Calif. Tuesday morning detected an unidentified northbound, low-flying aircraft 12 miles west of Nogales, Ariz. and just north of the border. A CBP surveillance helicopter from Tucson was launched and identified the airplane as an ultra-light aircraft. The ultra-light landed three miles southwest of Marana Regional Airport, Marana, Ariz. Once on the ground, the pilot attempted to abscond on foot. The CBP helicopter landed at the scene and apprehended the pilot, a Mexican national.

A search of the aircraft revealed 10 bundles of marijuana with an estimated weight of 223 pounds. A 2006 Kawasaki ATV was also found. The pilot, the aircraft, the marijuana and the ATV were turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation with the assistance from CBP Air and Marine.

CBP’s Air and Marine Operations Center spotted this light aircraft illegally enter the U.S. from Mexico. It was found to be smuggling marijuana.

The Air & Marine Operations Center is a state-of-the-art, law enforcement radar surveillance facility that tracks and seeks to identify general aviation aircraft that are inbound to the United States, looking for drug smuggling or terrorist activity.

CBP’s Office of Air and Marine protects the American people and critical infrastructure by using an integrated and coordinated air and marine force to detect, interdict and prevent acts of terrorism arising from unlawful movement of people, illegal drugs and other contraband moving toward or crossing the borders of the United States.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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Nov 5th

MORE FUN WITH VIDEO FAKERY

Published by: Spencer Forman on Wednesday 5th November 2008

Oct 31st

best air race

Published by: Michael Kocot on Friday 31st October 2008

to all: Check this out. A lot has to be said for pilot skill here or lack of parachute!!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRCbkBfdBrQ&feature=related

Oct 29th

Blue Beauty!

Published by: Mark Rubenstein on Wednesday 29th October 2008

I know this is not trike related, but this is a must see. Granted it is not from 500'AGL or even a few thousand, but what it is, is phenomenal. Take a moment and click this link to view. I think you will like it. Think it is just like 5 minutes or less. 

Hope I did the link right!

 

Enjoy,

Mark

Oct 16th

Great new Video Site - VideoSurf

Published by: Spencer Forman on Thursday 16th October 2008

VideoSurf - Search _trike flying_.jpg

This one is quite fun and different... basically a video aggregator that takes content from other video sites, but with a great display and preview with thumbnails.

Here's a quick search link to get you started

http://www.videosurf.com/videos/trike+flying/

Oct 16th

"SHAVE" the Flight?

Published by: Spencer Forman on Thursday 16th October 2008

Oct 14th

Scarab Aviation Lab - Sirius(ly) cool looking concept aircraft.

Published by: Rob Caya on Tuesday 14th October 2008

 

 

 

Oct 12th

Check out the Evolution!

Published by: Spencer Forman on Sunday 12th October 2008

A very cool concept in multi-purpose machinery. This is a powered parchute / ground vehicle from Russia. Wonder whether it would be possible to get something similar going with a trike wing now that P&M has their new QuikR coming online for sale?

See more details HERE:

 

Oct 11th

FINALLY!

Published by: Mark Rubenstein on Saturday 11th October 2008

Well the time has finally come when I am now able to start my trike training.

I am leaving Monday for Asotin, WA for my WSC-L training with Scott Johnson. Hoping to get in my first 10-12 hours of flying, as well as the ground school in between. I have waited along time for this time to come and I have been studying the written test like I have never studied before.

 

Just curious, are there any other people on here that are also starting or started their trike training recently or going to soon? Would love to communicate with another student!

 

Hope to have pix and stories when I return.

Mark