Adventurer (what else would you call him?) Crosses English Channel with Helium and a Prayer

Monday, May 31, 2010
By Andrew Schmertz

It’s right out of the movie, Up. Except it wasn’t a cartoon.  And it didn’t feature a talking dog.  But British adventurer Jonathan Trappe successfully navigated the English Channel by using helium balloons.  See the video at the Huffington Post. »

$50K Gets You Not Just the Plane, but the Whole Company

Monday, May 31, 2010
By Andrew Schmertz

Sadler Vampire, which is developing a light sport aircraft, is for sale– for $50,000!  That gets you the prototype plane and the parts.  (avwweb.com) »

Cash in on the Final Frontier: Space

Monday, May 31, 2010
By Andrew Schmertz

The FAA has begun seeking proposals for space travel.  And the good ones are worth grants of upwards of $500,000.  (aero-news.net) »