A sub-scale model of a Boeing F/A-18 Hornet flew into land despite the fact that it lost around 60% of its wing. Now that is success...more info here .... Damage tolerance

Just seen a video of a man who has successfully used a jet propelled hang-glider over the Alps. Talk about the Rocketeer, this guy is travelling at some speeds.

Just seen this on BBC site, go to about 40 seconds into the video and you will see two aircraft precariously over the edge of some airport tarmac in North Carolina.

Here is a video of how this crazy new SOuthwest Airline's bird came together: And when it is all finished it becomes:

COuld be interesting but then again could just be a scaremongering exercise, but in Panorama on the Beeb tonight there is an investigation into whether leaks in engine oil could be exposing passengers to fumes while flying. They have one ex-pilot recounting how he nearly passed out because of it on time...

I have looked at the Flight Archives and found this article from the event , it is amazing that they even got away As the aircraft taxied away a number of the troops who had been unable to get on board opened fire. It was iiit by small arms fire and the trailing edge was damaged by a grenade." and...

There is some crazy lowflying going on in this video: