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Aviation Videos

Video: Up Close with Fighter Jets

Are you ready for some serious fighter pilot daydreaming? This video is a beautifully shot compilation of a variety of fighter jets in flight, from airplanes taking off from aircraft carriers to formation flying to jet teams performing formation aerobatics. The airplanes fly over various terrain, such as deserts, oceans and snow-capped mountains, and dodge […]

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Video: Parade of Planes Takes to Streets of Palm Springs

Flying Aviation Expo got off to a successful start yesterday as more than 50 aircraft participated in the highly anticipated Parade of Planes from the Palm Springs International Airport to the convention center downtown. City streets were cordoned off as thousands lined the parade route to see the variety of general aviation airplanes participating in […]

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Video: Antares Rocket Explosion Seen from Small Airplane

By now you have most likely seen the failed launch of the Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket that was set to deliver cargo to the International Space Station last night. The explosion of the rocket occurred at 6:22 p.m. after its attempted launch at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. While […]

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Video: Deadstick Emergency at Reno Air Races

Imagine blasting past the pylons over Reno at 440 mph in your highly modified Rolls-Royce Griffon-powered P-51 Mustang race plane when suddenly — engine failure! You immediately pitch up, trading airspeed for altitude as you scan for the runway. There it is! Feather the prop, bank hard left and head for the ribbon of black […]

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Video: Wild Boeing 747-8 Takeoff

It’s not unusual for pilots to wave their wings after takeoff on special occasions, but a Boeing 747-8 freighter on a delivery flight from Paine Field recently took the maneuver to a new level when it performed the wave just after the wheels left the pavement. Footage of the event shows the 747’s left wing […]

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Video: AOPA Hands Over Sweepstakes Airplane in the Air

Steve Lagergren of Litchfield, Minnesota, got the surprise of his life this week. While flying his experimental Van’s RV-7 he took delivery of a brand new airplane — a fully restored 1963 Beechcraft Debonair that was a gift from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. AOPA’s president Mark Baker and AOPA Pilot editor at large […]

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‘Flying Is…’ Video Contest: We Announce the Winner

When we launched our “Flying Is…” video contest, sponsored by Garmin, we knew we’d be in for some great flying footage and some amazing aerial views. And you didn’t disappoint. Throughout the contest we’ve received incredible videos showcasing the power of aviation to take individuals to new heights, both literally and figuratively. These videos capture […]

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Video: Flying Is … a Lifeline

In remote regions of the world, general aviation serves as a vital tool for countless people who rely on the life-saving transportation it provides. Flying enthusiast Peter Neal gives us a closer glimpse into the types of incredible missions aviation makes possible with this video footage of service flights to the Borneo Jungle. Check it […]

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Get a Behind the Scenes Look at Airshows with Air Boss

If you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of major airshows such as AirVenture, which just concluded on Sunday, here is your chance to find out. A reality TV miniseries called Air Boss just launched over the weekend on iTunes TV with great success. According to FourPoints Television, the company that produced Air […]

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