We covered the Icon A5 when it first debuted in 2009, and then used the ingenious flying device when we test drove the Aston Martin DB9. Suffice to say, we’re huge fans of the planes design. Its brilliantly engineered, aesthetically gorgeous, and one of those rare achievements that reminds you that yes, the future is […]
27
Sep
The world's most beautiful Light Sport Aircraft gets X-rayed
2
Apr
3 limited edition timepieces based on aircraft instrumentation
Since their inception Bell & Ross have always been inextricably tied to aviation, their watches frequently taking aeronautic themes — whether it be their Vintage WWI Chronographe Monopoussoir Watch, their WWII Bomber Regulatéur Chronograph or the “BR01 Airborne II” Skull & Crossbones Wristwatch. Now they’ve stepped up their game by actually basing the aesthetic and even movement […]
26
Mar
Birmingham, Alabama custom builders reveal latest 2-wheeler
Erstwhile New Orleans now Birmingham, Alabama-based Confederate Motorcycles have made a solid name for themselves designing custom bikes that drop jaws on concrete, much like their C3 X132 Hellcat. Now they’ve released images of their latest iteration — the R131 Fighter. The R131 sets itself apart from other Confederate creations via its aircraft-grade aluminum construction […]
14
Feb
Experience the world through telephoto, fisheye & wide angles
California based iZZi Gadgets makes technology chic with their accessories for Apple. Proudly introducing the iZZi Orbit for the iPhone 4/4S and iPhone 5, their latest gadget uses Peripheral Motion Lock Technology in conjunction with three interchangeable lens options — telephoto, fisheye, and wide angle — allowing you to see your world as through your […]
5
May
A classic Swiss watch re-created to restore an aviation legend
Breitling puts its money where its aviation heritage mouth is by recently vowing to restore the legendary “Super Constellation” aircraft, one of the last three “Super Connies” left in the world. To pay for the restoration, the esteemed Swiss watchmaker announced it will release a limited edition model of its classic Navitimer Aviation Chronograph watch […]
21
Sep
The unsubstantiated AVX Aircraft Company's new airborne SUV
In these worldwide interwebs there are a lot of vehicles “unveiled” and “released” that have absolutely no chance in hell of ever actually existing in the meat world. Such is probably the case with Texas-based AVX Aircraft Company’s new airborne SUV. While other prototype flying cars are getting closer to reality (such as the Terrafugia […]
