Multimedia
AVweb’s Multimedia section offers a rich collection of aviation-focused content, including videos, podcasts, photo galleries, and more. From in-depth analyses of aircraft systems to engaging pilot interviews and captivating flight footage, this section provides valuable insights and entertainment for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike. Stay updated with the latest in aviation through our diverse multimedia offerings.
Best of the Web: How Dodge Built Bomber Engines
I have a sort of personal, intimate relationship with the B-29 and the engines that powered them, the Wright R-3350s depicted in this week’s video. It’s one of those classic wartime promo films produced in the hundreds, but this one is from the Dodge motor company’s PR department. It’s one of the most amazing films of […]
Best of the Web: How to Land an Otter Really, Really Short
This week’s Best of the Web video comes from Eli van W and is a nicely shot piece on an airline Twin Otter being landed and taken off from a 1300-foot runway on the island of Saba. For orientation, Saba is in the Dutch Antilles in same archipelago as Sint Maarten and St. Kitts and […]
Virtual Trade Show: Precision Flight Controls’ New Sims
Continuing our series of Virtual Trade Shows, AVweb talks to Mike Altman at Precision Flight Controls whose fixed and motion-base simulators are well known in the aviation industry. The company is out with a new series of aircraft-specific sims and is working on VR-based simulation using goggles.
AVweb VODCAST: Why Electric Airplane Designers Are Turning To Hybrid Drives
Although some are in denial about it, the love affair with batteries for electric airplanes is, for the short term, on hold. To meet minimum performance, designers are increasingly looking at hybrid drives that may incorporate battery systems. In this AVweb VODCAST, Embry-Riddle’s Dr. Pat Anderson explains why this is so. He also explains why […]
Garmin D2 Pilot Watch Trial
Garmin has a new watch for aviators and it trickles down from the Garmin Venu smart/sportswatch. It’s priced at $499 and has a built-in pulse oximeter, an aeronautical database and a feature set that’s easy to deal with. In this video Aviation Consumer Editor Larry Anglisano takes a look at the major features. Read the […]
