Your feel good story of the day

Another successful use of a gun in the defense of a home. (but in a little bit of a different way).

Tamiya 2021

Sad news for 72nd scale modelers, Tamiya came out with their announcement of what new kits they are doing in 2021,, and sadly, nothing new in 72nd scale.

First foreign Su-57 sale

Apparently the Algerians have signed a contract to buy 14 Su-57s.  This marks the first foreign sale of these aircraft.  Algeria has a very formidable air force for its size.  I can’t wait to see the camo.

Jetpack man at LAX, again

For the second time pilots landing at LAX have reported seeing someone flying in a jetpack near the airport. Story here.

A new US fighter?

It appears the US has build and flown the prototype of its next generation fighter.  Frankly, I didn’t see this happening for another 5 years or so. (h/t to Jim Bates)

General Aviation

Interesting. Either the pilot was really good to land unscathed and take off from an Interstate, or really dumb for running out of gas in the first place. You decide.

Another Russian jet down in Libya?

Maybe.  Story here.

Things getting warm over Taiwan?

Taiwan says they didn’t shoot down a PRC jet.  Hmmm.

Defensive gun use

Here is a collection of stories from July.  I’ve often wondered why some press outlet didn’t make an article like this a monthly feature.

Just when you think 2020 can’t get worse

Boy, 2020 just doesn’t give up.  A war in the Taiwan straight is just what we need.