Just how does Jon Humberd get those full airplane shots in his videos?
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Caught on camera: A near disaster
“A summer thunderstorm in Tennessee quickly turned a very nice sunset flight into a landing nightmare,” says Jon Humberd, who captured the whole thing on video and is sharing it in the hopes that all pilots can learn something from it.
Bearhawk owners gather in New Zealand for first time
Attending the gathering were two 4-Place Bearhawk aircraft, a Patrol, and an LSA. “Participants included other wannabes (not to be confused with wallabies) and guys still building,” added Bearhawk Aircraft officials.
First flight for side-by-side Bearhawk
The first flight of the first Bearhawk Companion, which features side-by-side seating, confirmed the design’s cruise speed of 145 mph. It took Dave Lenart an estimated 1,000 hours over 10 months to complete the kit.
Bearhawk trifecta in New Zealand STOL competition
For the third year in a row, Bearhawk pilot Jonathan Battson has won the annual Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) competition.
Team Zenith STOL the show in New Zealand
Two Zenith aircraft took top spots at the 2021 Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand.
Picture of the Day: Top of the world in Tennessee
Jon Humberd submitted this photo and note: “The STOL Bandits exploring the Tennessee hills.”
When seconds matter
Proving the strength of the competition, her performance was only bested by a miniscule .5 seconds by Steve Henry in a Just Aircraft Highlander, who showed the crowd the grit of a competitor looking to win.
STOL Competition headlines SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Flying Festival
Registration is now open for pilots who would like to compete.