Winterhawk Cup Air Race
Visit Bentwaters Airfield, the new Executive Airport on the Nautilus continent for details regarding entry into the Winterhawk Cup Air Race held on 12th April 2014.
Grenadier's second runway
The Grenadier Airport (SLGR) in north-eastern Nautilus now has a new structural layout including a much-needed second runway. Here is a list of the latest changes:
- 2 runways. Landing 27L. Take off 09L.
- Catapult and arrestor cables/runway.
- 10 new hangars.
- New tower, old tower removed.
- Reduced taxiing, more flying.
- More space for rezzing.
- Prims and scripts removed for less lag.
- 2 skydiving targets (still weekly competition).
- ATC callsign is still: SLGR (ATC guide/help in the terminal).
SL Aviation Magazine 15
Episode fifteen of the YouTube video series SL Aviation Magazine has been released. In this episode Luke Flywalker attends the official opening of Aleksandr International Airport and interviews helicopter designer Sal Fireguard of Animate Works. Click here to watch.
Aircraft display show
The second annual TAG Airport Aircraft Display Show starts on Monday 27th January 2014. The event will be hosted at Tag City Airport and runs until 9th March. For more information please IM zipperhead Wurgle inworld.
- 27th Jan to 2nd Feb: Open class aircraft with fixed wings or rotor.
- 3rd Feb to 9th Feb: Helicopters.
- 10th Feb to 16th Feb: Jets.
- 17th Feb to 23rd Feb: Prop aircraft.
- 24th Feb to 2nd March: Seaplanes.
- 3rd March to 9th March: Airport, aircraft and pilot accessories.
- Mondays is aircraft rez day for the event of the week and Sunday is removal day, if there is room on Tuesday after the grid wide region restarts, you may rez additional aircraft if they are unique.
- Builders are welcome to put vendors by their displays.
- Please rez on the metal g…
SL Aviation Magazine 12
Episode twelve of the YouTube video series SL Aviation Magazine has been released. In this episode Luke Flywalker and the Second Life grid flight team explore the original continents of Sansara and Heterocera Atoll as they attempt the historic 'Kessel Run' grid flight. Click here to watch.