February 20th, 2008 by BallerRide
Antilles Seaplanes, a North Carolina company, is currently developing the only commercially viable, multi-engine amphibious airplane available anywhere in the world. According to the company, Antilles G-21 series “Goose” seaplanes will be perfect for a wide variety of uses, “from Alaskan fishing to the Amazon rain forest.”
With rebuilt Pratt & Whitney piston engines, the G-21 will be priced at about $1.3 million, substantially less than similar conventional aircraft. With an FAA-approved upgrade to 680-horsepower turbine engines, it’ll cruise at more than 240 mph for up to 1,200 miles and sell for about $2.3 million.
An amphibious airplane can take off from and land on both water and land. The company is currently taking orders.
Available through: Antilles Seaplanes
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February 19th, 2008 by BallerRide
Star Wars fans are in their own league when it comes to showing support for their favorite flicks. The Darth Vader hot air balloon, commissioned by a group of obsessed Belgian Force followers, is the perfect example. Standing 86 feet high by 69 feet wide, the Darth Vader balloon was built by Cameron Balloon in the UK and took eight weeks to construct. Before building the balloon, the creators sought and received permission from LucasFilms.
Darth Vader Balloon [via Makezine]
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February 13th, 2008 by BallerRide
A Russian company called Scarab Aviation Lab has developed the perfect exploration craft, an ultralight flying pod coined the Evolution that can travel across land, snow, and water. The Evolution uses a gliding parachute that allows the craft to fly at speeds up to 100 mph. One seat Evolutions start at $7,200, and two-seaters run up to $13,500. Each is custom built and shipped within 60 days of order.
We’re waiting for Scarab to develop a rack that will hold guns, snowboards, and fishing equipment, and , so the Evolution can serve a more practical purpose. We’re also looking forward to two personal planes Scarab has in the design process: Sirius and Iris (pictured in thumbs below). No word yet on when they’ll be available for sale or what the pricing will be, but we’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear.
Available through: Scarab [via Gizmodo]
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February 13th, 2008 by BallerRide
After dropping close to $320 million on his new Airbus A380 jet, Prince Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia is spending another $176 million on ultra-lavish modifications, including a $60 million gold leaf paintjob. An unnamed German company is customizing the interior of the plane to include:
- A lounge to seat a traveling entourage of 25 trusted aides;
- A marble-paneled dining room with seating for 14;
- A bar with curtains to mimic tents of the Arabian Desert;
- A fiber-optic mosaic that will depict a shifting desert scene;
- A movie theatre with plush leather seats the color of sand dunes;
- A series of bedrooms linked to stewardesses by intercom;
- A gym with Nautilus equipment and running machines; and
- A large silk bed designed to resemble a Bedouin tent that will be the centerpiece of the plane’s interior.
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February 8th, 2008 by BallerRide
Even if you own a private jet, you might want to consider giving it up for the flight between Europe and Australia. British engineers at Reaction Engines Limited have designed a supersonic plane that they say could make the journey from Brussels (or London) to Sydney in less than five hours, traveling at speeds up to 3,400 mph. The current flight time for the trip is 22 hours and 50 minutes.
The concept aircraft, known as the A2, has been dubbed the “Son of Concorde.” But unlike the Concord, the A2 has been designed with safety and the environment in mind. The A2 will also fly twice as fast as the Concorde, reaching Mach 5, and carry up to 300 passengers.
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