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Incredible Toy Flying Technology [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:10:49 +0000

I am a guy, that means I love Radio Controlled anything. Whether it’s a R/C car, truck, tractor, plane, helicopter or boat I want to play with it. Now there is new technology that might look like child’s play but will probably have an important effect on saving human lives in times of conflict. The [...]

Inches Away At The Speed Of Sound – Ride With The Blue Angels [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:33:40 +0000

This past weekend we marveled at the United States Air Force demonstration team the Thunderbirds. Our friend Tracy Wirtz even got to experience a ride with the Thunderbirds. There is another extremely talented group of pilots that represent the United States Navy, they are the Blue Angels. Wanna go for a ride?

KATC's Tracy Wirtz Flys Thunderbirds, Nearly Loses Her Lunch [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:55:32 +0000

What do you think the effects of five times the force of gravity would be on your body? Tracy Wirtz from KATC and 97.3 The Dawg found that out when she took off with the USAF Thunderbirds.

A Paper Airplane Flight You Won't Believe [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:20:59 +0000

This weekend the skies of Acadiana will be rocking with the sights and sounds of freedom as the Sertoma Airshow takes flight. The stars of the show, The United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Tickets for the show are still available and just to give you a taste of the only kind of plane I could ever fly, we bring you this incredible paper airplane flight.