Going on vacation to St. Maarten’s? Apparently there is a new thrill for tourists. You stand at the end of the runway and hang on to the airport fence to see if you can withstand the take-off jet blast. With a wind force of up to 100 mph many tourists are literally blown away. A restaurant lists daily flights on a surf board and instead of music the patrons listen to ATC. Hmm. I think creating a jet blast is more in line with what I think of as fun.
Wishing you Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
Playing with jet airplanes.
April 10th, 2012Passenger Safely Lands Plane
April 3rd, 2012I have always believed that if someone is a frequent passenger when you fly they should learn the basics of flight. Last night an occurrence of this type in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin proved to be the perfect example. An 81 year old pilot, who happened to be the husband, lost consciousness during the flight. Flying a twin-engine aircraft, the 80 year old wife took control of the plane and declared an emergency. A CFI was able to fly alongside the plane and help to coach the wife to land. Even when she lost the right engine due to fuel exhaustion she was able to land with only minor injuries at Cherryland airport. Kudos to the wife, you just passed part of the multi-engine flight test by landing with just one engine.
Wishing you Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
Airplane Chandelier with Designer Touch
March 29th, 2012
This Airplane Chandelier is colorful airplane décor that will look fantastic as a lighting fixture in an airplane themed bedroom or airplane nursery. The quality constructed chandelier will not only provide good lighting but will also most likely be the focal point of the room with its distinguishing features. This chandelier is handcrafted in the U.S.A. with five metal arms, a primary colored wood biplane, and fabric covered lamp shades and chain.
What we like about this Airplane Chandelier, beside the fact that it is made in the U.S.A., is that it is so easy to add a designer’s touch without added expense. You can order the Airplane Chandelier as is (which is adorable), or, you can furnish your own fabric for a unique, custom look. When decorating an airplane bedroom or nursery many times it is the coordinating fabric and colors that tie the room together. You simply provide the fabric and Tailwinds we will have the 5 lamp shades and chain cover finished with the desired material so you’ll have a distinctive, one of a kind, Airplane Chandelier with unparalleled construction.
Wishing you Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
A Supersonic Biplane?!
March 19th, 2012Scientists are rethinking the biplane. The newest design would allow supersonic flight without the ear splitting sonic boom. A Stanford and MIT team worked through over 700 wing designs that could allow civilian jetliners to go hypersonic which is 5 times the speed of sound while using ½ the fuel of supersonic aircraft. The way we see it is that the future of aviation is bright, fast and not so noisy.
Wishing you Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
Wrong-Way Corrigan, bad navigation or just a hero with an Irish sense of humor….you decide
March 14th, 2012
Until the day he died Douglas Wrong-Way Corrigan claimed he landed in Ireland and not Long Beach due to a naviagation error>
After logging over 1500 hours in his second hand Curtis Robin monoplane he was ready to fly the Atlantic. Douglas Corrigan had purchase the plane second hand for $325 in the late 1930s and made repairs and modifications. A little known fact is that he helped build Charles Lindbergh’s, Spirit of St. Louis plane and wanted to fly the Atlantic himself. Even with those credentials, after flying all the way from California to Long Beach for the attempt, his application was turned down by Federal Aviation Authorities. Claiming that his WWI compass stuck, and he was in heavy fog and did not realize his mistake until too late, Douglas flew all the way to his original destination. This humorous story went viral during the Great Depression when everyone needed a good laugh. Tailwinds thinks we could all use a good laugh and this is the best aviation, St. Patricks Day story we have seen.
Read more at: http://www.santaanahistory.com/articles/corrigan.html and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Corrigan
Unique Airplane Decor with Airplane Pendant Lights
March 6th, 2012Looking for some unique airplane décor? Look no further than our Airplane Pendant Lights. Pendant Lights are the latest trend in home décor. They provide wonderful mood lighting as well as creating a focal point. Our line of aviation themed lighting is perfect for an aviator man cave, airplane themed bedroom, office or den. We offer a choice of two different types of airplane lights and even offer a Helicopter Pendant Light. You can design your home with our more deco style High Wing Aircraft Pendant Light (shown) or if you’re looking for a more rustic look choose our Biplane Pendant Light. Airplane themed decorating has never been easier.
Wishing you Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™
The Flying-Car will debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show
March 2nd, 2012
Flying Car to debut at New York Auto Show
Airplane Wind Bottle Holders
February 29th, 2012We just added two new Airplane Wine Bottle Holders to our line of aviation gifts. They’re green – they’re unique – they’re sure to create conversation. Crafted in Germany from recycled metal the airplane wine bottle holders are simply a fantastic host or hostess gift. Just supply your favorite bottle of wine and arrive at the party with the airplane wine bottle holder. Sorry fun party conversation is not included.
Wishing you Blue Skies & Tailwinds!™ 
Solar Impulse
February 25th, 2012
Here is a way to beat high avgas prices. For more information go to the Solar Impulse site. They were able to fly around the world using only the sun for power.
