Be it hang gliding, paragliding, skydiving or ultralighting we all wish we had a video camera to shoot those memorable flying moments. With the spring flying season well underway, we are offering some assistance in chosing the right camera for you. There are two main players in the action sports high definition video camera market: [...]

The time has once again come for all of us to pack it up or bundle up. With the cold weather upon us, it is important to know how to dress properly and know what to do if you land out in the back country.Most experienced pilots will tell you that when flying in the [...]

Skydog Blog – editorial and opinion With a secret veil surrounding the first half of the United States Nationals at King Mountain, the competition was held between July 20th and July 26th. Unless you were there, it was a mystery who won this competition until more than a week after the competition had ended. Results [...]

Skydog Blog – editorial and opinion After months of preparations, Air Sports Net is sporting a new look thanks to the guys at Aero Sensations, our website design company. Make sure you visit the Air Sports Net home page for the full effect. Besides looking a lot sharper than the previous dull gray we have [...]

Skydog Blog – editorial and opinion When I first saw this I thought, “you gotta be kidding me”. That set aside it appears they are not. If you are familiar with AWACS and ICBM let me familirize you with another acronym: CULAPS which stands for Counter Ultra Light Aircraft/Paratrooper System. The U.S. government is seeking [...]

Skydog Blog – editorial and opinion With the economy going the way it is and the gas prices on the rise again, it is getting more and more difficult to keep flying. For those of use who happen to live close to the airport, mountain launch, or dropzone please excuse my whining but for those [...]

Skydog Blog – editorial and opinion If you have been flying for any length of time you have probably had to make an unexpected landing. Most of the time these emergency landings are caused by poor judgement, equipment malfunction, or weather conditions. While its almost impossible for the cross-country flyer to avoid these types of [...]