The TED-Ed video by Raymond Adkins explains how airplanes actually fly. The video is three years old, but I failed to see it at the time. In case you missed it, enjoy.
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Restored Film Shows the 1918 Aircraft Manufacturing Process
Step back in time with this newly restored, high-resolution 1918 propaganda film showcasing the intricate manufacturing process of World War I Albatros fighter aircraft. From woodworking to final engine assembly, this rare 10-minute documentary offers a look inside Germany’s historic Johannisthal factory.
Early Analysis Video Explores Fatal Baron Crash
The AOPA Air Safety Institute has released an early analysis of a fatal July 2026 Beechcraft Baron crash in Illinois. Two private pilots without instrument ratings encountered severe weather at night. The accident highlights the critical dangers of datalink weather latency and flying near thunderstorms.
Video Showcases 1909 Flight Tests With Orville Wright
While searching for aviation videos on YouTube, I stumbled upon rare, grainy footage of the Wright Military Flyer from a 1909 test flight. The six-minute video is testament to just how far we’ve come since those days.
Honoring Our Veterans
General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist Fred Johnsen spent Memorial Day 2026 at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho, and captured this video.
The Life General Aviation Built
In a new video posted by Habitat for Aviation, 83-year-old Vermont A&P mechanic and pilot George Coy says general aviation was never just a career, it was a way of life.
What Inspired the Wright Brothers?
Toy airplanes are often a child’s first introduction to aviation, but did you know that a toy helicopter is what inspired the Wright brothers?
Everybody Loves Air Shows
As part of the FAA’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the agency recently posted a video on YouTube looking at where air shows began. The National Air & Space Museum’s Aviation Historian Dorothy Cochrane walks us through the Thomas W. Haas “We All Fly” gallery to discuss the moment when general aviation truly took off.
Couldn’t Make It To SUN ‘n FUN This Year?
You can see the best of the air shows at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in this video from AirshowStuffVideos. It even includes scenes from the night air show.