For users who are not pilots FlightGear.org recommends reading about what it's like to become a real pilot. They recommended this link at Gleim Publications.
Gleim Aviation: Learn to Fly: Introductory Flight
An introductory flight is an amazing opportunity for you to experience flying. Most flight schools and instructors charge a reduced rate for an introductory flight. Just call a local flight school and…
To become a pilot you must fly with an instructor and go through ground school. Gleim Publications offers an online ground school
Patty Wagstaff is an aerobatic pilot from the United States. In 1985, Wagstaff qualified for the US Aerobatic Team and competed until 1996. She was the top U.S. medal winner, winning gold, silver and bronze medals in international competition for several years. [Note: The article does not say she was the top female medal winner. It says she was the top U.S. medal winner.] In 1987, she earned the Rolly Cole memorial award for her contributions to the aerobatic sports, and in 1991, she won her first of three US National Aerobatic Championships. In 1991, Western Flyer’s Magazine readers chose her as their favorite pilot. She was the International aerobatic champion in 1993. In 1994, her Goodrich-sponsored Extra 260 airplane was put on display next to Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. – Wikipedia
Here’s a video of the Space Shuttle Discovery taking off in March 2009. This video was shot by BattleShipRon. Several other people have posted videos of this launch on Youtube. It’s interesting to hear the different reactions. Some people are better at handling their cameras than others but everyone gets excited when the see the lift-off.
The Falcon 1 is the first successful liquid-propelled orbital launch vehicle developed with private funding. It’s first successful flight was on September 28, 2008.
Gen H-4 Helicopter
Made by the GEN Corporation in Japan.
Watch the YouTube video.
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