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Rolling out more Freighter AutoMezz deck trailers. Minimise your risk in moving decks at the flick of a switch.

SCHROTH Safety Products are famous for their superior occupant safety technology in the air, on the ground, and in space. But did you know that #SCHROTH restraint systems also keep people safe on the water? Many pilots of powerboats, speedboats, and hydroplanes rely on SCHROTH for their safety when racing their watercraft at extreme speeds. #safety #seatbelts #aerospace #aviation #racing #automotive #speedboats #powerboats #hydroplanes Video reposted from Instagram: @stephenkildahl

Some fun for the Weekend. Did you know lots of car companies have pulled Planes ✈️ logs, caravans and even trains for advertising and marketing. Most 4x4 brochures show towing caravans, trailers and building materials. Here’s a summary of the vehicles and what they towed: 1. **Porsche Cayenne**: Towed a 285-ton Airbus A380. 2. **Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI**: Pulled a 150-ton Boeing 747. 3. **Nissan Patrol (Infiniti QX56/Nissan Armada in the U.S.)**: Towed a 170.9-ton Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane for 50 meters. 4. Toyota Tundra**: Towed the Space Shuttle Endeavour, weighing nearly 150 tons, 12 miles to its final location at the California Science Center. Becareful though I own a 4x4 and do a lot of towing, not planes more building materials, boats and even horse manure over time my transmission chain stretched from overload; Mercedes wanted to replace the whole unit: Euros 10k, French Norauto wanted 6K, a polish man as a weekend job charged us 400 for parts and 200 for his labour! What publicity stunt has your business done to show it has a right to pull in all the clients? #Marketing #Trucks #Aviation

Unless you’re at an Overland Expo… These two TruckHouse boxes sit on American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) enhanced Ram 3500 trucks. They came to do some testing on the Oregon Dunes. It’s not often I get a chance to see prototype rigs out in the wild, so to spend a few minutes with the people from TruckHouse and AEV was a great experience. Yes, I’m like a child oohing and aahing at a 4th of July fireworks show when it comes to top of the line expedition vehicles. My well-equipped Sprinter van in the background would barely be a down payment on these new vehicles. However, the most impressive thing about American Expedition Vehicles and TruckHouse are their capabilities to start with an idea, and build it into a business. Businesses that basically build, or at least redefine, a niche in an industry. Most people don’t go gaga over this stuff like I do (my wife, for one), but I have great admiration for people who create and do things that I have no ability to do. That ranges from people who have great talent as athletes and musicians, to fabricators, and anyone that thinks outside the box to get something done. Few people have the creative genius to develop the rigs shown, and even fewer can turn that genius into a business idea. #overlandexpo

Still one of the more challenging helicopter lifts I was able to take part in.

https://lnkd.in/e8bmDt_u US ARMY & SORIANO during WWII Spring 1942 the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers of Fort Belvoir, Virginia approached us requesting a high-powered, rugged motor to be used on personnel attack boats that later became known as Storm Boats. We responded by building up several 4-60s with magneto ignition, modified to produce about 50 hp at a speed range that would ensure long life, great dependability, easy starting, and good speed. A heavy-duty service lower unit was developed with side fins to protect propellers against barbed wire, shallow, rocky beaches, and especially to be able to withstand the heavy shocks of beaching on any kind of a bottom at full speed. Typically, we ran into difficulties. Our 50 hp Storm Boat Motor, as it was later called, was not what the top dog had in mind. He had heard of the Soriano, that remarkable 6-cylinder, 4-cycle supercharged outboard that Jean Dupuy had driven to the world's mile trial record of 79.04 mph, and he wanted to give it a tryout as power for the assault boats being considered by the Engineers. Gar Wood, Jr., a well-known pre- WW II outboard racing champion, had imported a Soriano which he loaned to the Engineers for tests, and these tests turned out very well. Gar Wood was given an order to build 2 for further test work, since, because of the War, it was impossible to get more Sorianos over here or in Europe either, for that matter. Paul Wearly, also a well-known outboard racing champion, worked with Gar Wood in building American adaptations of the Soriano for the Army Engineers at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Paul Wearly wrote regarding the Soriano Engines. "This was a great engine and performed very well at all speeds. We built it with a very effective full gear shift forward, neutral, and reverse. The carburetor was a Holley-Ford "6" type with fixed jets. The ignition was a Scintilla with automatic spark advance. The powerhead weighed 90 pounds, and we developed almost 90hp on alcohol fuel before we reduced the size of the supercharger to run on gas. Before reduction, the inlet manifold temperatures were much too high to run effectively on gas " Following tests on the Gar Wood built Soriano, Evinrude, and I presume other outboard manufacturers, were asked to quote on a quantity of several hundred Soriano adaptations for immediate delivery. We knew nothing about the Soriano outside its excellent mile trial performance. It was a handbuilt motor, with only rudimentary tooling. Neither we nor anyone else had any production tools for it, nor could the Army Engineers tell us where tools could be had. To set up from scratch to produce the Soriano in the volume required would take over a year, and the Engineers wanted delivery in three months. We declined to quote with regrets. Apparently the Engineers received a negative response from all other manufacturers whom they may have contacted, as no volume order for a Soriano-type motor was ever placed.

How will the Beechcraft King Air 360 square up against the Pilatus PC-12 NGX? Find information on a popular twin-engine and single-engine turboprop model to compare their performance and cost. Which of these turboprops will come out on top? https://ow.ly/2lt450Smcyi

Top cruise is 163 knots GW 30086 payload 1200 lb range 1100 nautical miles Fuel 86.4 gallons 4 seater with option of 5 (by adding seat belt) Sealing 20000 feet.

Starting out in the world of flying RC planes can feel overwhelming, but understanding the right approach makes all the difference! The insights shared in this clip emphasize the importance of beginning with a trainer aircraft, like the ever-reliable Cessna. It's a common misconception that aspiring pilots should jump straight into their dream planes, like the iconic F-14 or F-18, inspired by movies like Top Gun. However, the reality is that these high-speed jets require a level of skill and experience that beginners simply haven't mastered yet. This video underscores why opting for a more manageable aircraft can set you up for success in your flying journey. With the right foundation, the dream of soaring through the skies in your favorite aircraft can truly become a reality. Ready to take off? Discover why starting with the right plane is crucial for every aspiring flyer! ✈️✨ #RCPlanes #Aviation #PilotTraining #Cessna #FlyingTips #TopGun #ModelAircraft #BeginnerPilot #Aerodynamics #FlyingRC #HobbyFlying #AerialAdventures #DroneCommunity