Aside from being a blatant PR video, this short highlights some of the ridiculously cool technology being incorporated into the F-35 joint strike fighter. The pilot's helmet system, nicknamed the "demon" for it's somewhat Halloweenish appearance, allows the pilot a 360 degree integrated view of his environment. I wonder how long this technology will take to trickle down to that C-172 I rent?
I suppose every glider takeoff could really be considered dead stick, however, this video sheds new light on the concept. Oh, and that's the beautiful Idaho backcountry by the way!!
If you're a fan of smooth jazz and light sport aircraft, you'll love this video tour of the Festival R40S LSA. It's a bit melodramatic for a sales video, but it does show off the airplane nicely.
