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What do you do when you arrive in the harbor and you like to lower your rolled code-0 sail and it won't come down? There is a twist in the line of your sail. At the top of the mast of 21 meters high. The twist is so strong, that trying to turn the sail the opposite site won't help. Only one solution: put on the bosun's chair and hoist to the top of the mast to untwist the line. That's what I did to make the twist go away, so we could lower our sail successfully.
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What do you get when you mix Cold War espionage, an 80-year-old warbird, and a pilot crazy enough to hijack his own airplane to escape communism? In this video, I fly Mira Slovak’s original Bücker Jungmann, a legendary German-designed WWII-era biplane with an unbelievable backstory. From Cold War defection to aerobatic stunts, this flight is packed with cinematic footage, vintage aircraft vibes, and a slice of aviation history you’ve probably never heard. Miroslav “Mira” Slovak was a Czech Airlines pilot who hijacked his own plane in 1953 to flee the Soviet regime, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen, air race champion, and aerobatic pilot. His story is straight out of a movie—and now, his historic airplane lives on. We took this 1930s warbird to the skies for a day of vintage aerobatics, tailwheel flying, and breathtaking air-to-air shots. Whether you’re into vintage planes, Cold War history, general aviation, or just love epic flying footage, this one’s for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more aviation adventures, skydiving content, and insane flying stories! #Aviation #VintageAircraft #BückerJungmann #WWIIPlanes #Aerobatics #PilotLife #ColdWarHistory #MiraSlovak #Tailwheel #FlyingStories #SkyAdventure #AirToAir #EscapeFromCommunism #WarbirdWednesday #GeneralAviation #PlaneSpotting #BushFlying #AviationHistory #FlyingFootage #HistoricAircraft
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Thks to 📷 Modx Catamarans for sharing. ➡️ Swipe 1 vid & 9 pics ▫️ The MODX 70 is a new concept by Océan Développement (involved in the MOD70 offshore racing designs). The aim is full autonomy and zero carbon emission in operation. ▫️ This company is searching for the sweet spot between a sailing and a motor yacht. This 70' yacht will have 12,000W of solar, hydrogenation and a 230 kWh battery capacity. ▫️ Naval architects : VPLP Design Interior design: Océan Développement / Pierre Frutschi Design Capacity: 8/10 passengers + 2/3 crew members Speed target: 16kts in 15kts TWS ▫️ An interesting innovation is the Aeroforce© Wing sail: Inflatable, automated & retractable 2 x 125 m² wings give a +35% power gain compared to traditional sails. Think of it as a glider on the ocean. ▫️ The MOD70 will be 100% electric with 2 x 40 kW engines. ▫️ Océan Développement is based in Lorient, with a 2000 m2 office and workshop space, in the heart of the Brittany offshore racing and marine project ecosystem. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #design #yachtdesign #futuredesign #superyacht #catamaran #innovation #luxuryyacht #tech #technology #sustainability #ecofriendly
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