Learn about the military’s ray gun

A non-lethal weapon being tested by the military. 

More reading

There’s some worthy stuff in the link blog today.

Sale of F-14 Tomcat parts suspended

This is a good move in my opinion:  The Pentagon has suspended the sale of F-14 parts.  Why?  Despite the fact that the USAF has retired the Tomcat, Iran still uses it in their Air Force.

Red Flag 2007

More from Victor Archer.  Just amazing photos of the jets and support aircraft during Red Flag this year.  Just stunning.

Even the squirrels know

My wife’s friend sent this to her.  It said:  Found this little guy in my backyard.  I took it as a good sign.Yes, we’re all nuts over the Colts!  Go Colts!

Engine failure

I can’t imagine being a crew member or passenger on this flight was much fun.  This article tells the story.  [via]

Yes, they fly that low sometimes

More low flying action (2006 Reno Air Races) on this post.

Posted today on AAFO

Colts Rally

Local coverage of the Indianapolis Colts rally that took place downtown today.  I would have loved to be there.  The flu has me grounded (it sucks!). 

Barbaro euthanized – bummer!

I asked my dad last week what he thought about the whole Barbaro story.  He’s a big horse racing fan and does the sports book in Reno frequently.  He said they should have put him down at the beginning.  It turns out he was right.  Barbaro was euthanized this morning.  What a bummer!  I was really rooting for him. 

What other bloggers are saying.

If I ever go to Australia

I’ll have to time it with their airshow.  They’ve got some dedicated enthusiasts down there.  I’ve been reading about some of the restorations of old WWII aircraft that some of them have been involved in.  Oh, and the night pyrotechniques look like they’d be REALLY cool!  I haven’t seen an airshow with night pyros yet.