James Price converted the nosecone and cockpit of a 1967 Boeing 737 into his own DIY flight simulator. Built in his garage over the course of three years, 90% of the Lufthansa 737′s systems are working and James even retrofitted the cockpit with modern instruments.
Here’s a little (free) Inaguration Day fun for the kiddies — a downloadable paper model of Air Force One being offered by National Geographic — part of a package they have on their site about the First Plane. Build your own Air Force One More: Hybrid Air Force One
(Image via Ecofriend) Isn’t spending $4200 on a desk made out of an actual airplane wing more important than a few month’s rent? If so, get yours here! Otherwise, anybody know of a good place to find a few abandoned chunks of airplanes?
We would love someone to take to the sky for a nice aerial photo of the make-tastic-ness that is Maker Faire Austin 2008 next weekend. Can anyone help us out??
Dig out that vintage AM/FM radio and modify it so you can pick up air traffic control communications.Thanks go to Cy Tymony for the original article in Make Magazine. To download Aircraft Band Receiver MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. Check out the HardAircraft Band Receiver article MAKE 09 “Aircraft Band Receiver” & You […]
Click To Play mp4 | blip Make’s Publisher Dale Dougherty along with Contributing Editor Bill Gurstelle and Associate Publisher Dan Woods recently attended the OSHKOSH Air Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Among the interesting features of this show, aimed at recreational flyers, are people who build their own airplanes, such as the Breezy. Enjoy the sights […]
