The finest collection of aviation-related media on the web! Get in touch: youlikeairplanestoo (at) gmail.com In affiliation with OpenSpotting.netTumblr (3.0; @youlikeairplanestoo)http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/da48c7d3fe0a67fd2ee1065ca7e84dda/tumblr_mn5iz58Kf01qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Boeing 777 has a great cross section; she’s most certainly a widebody. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajbufalino/8760483975/">Angelo Bufalino</a>. Used with permission.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50989019756http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50989019756Tue, 21 May 2013 09:01:52 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugavgeekboeing777fed-exairlinerairportrunwaymarvinsmith<p>Holy cow, just noticed that <i>You Like Airplanes, Too?</i> passed 2,500 followers last night!</p> <p>Been a while since a word of thanks has gone out to all of the YLAT supporters, so THANK YOU!</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50988795886http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50988795886Tue, 21 May 2013 08:56:52 -0500marvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1dc846780f05120f14e7d41bb5a13302/tumblr_mmynv0WpYD1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nickolas Alarcon, a loadmaster assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, observes a drop zone from the rear of a C-130 Hercules aircraft after deploying a light payload above Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a readiness week Feb. 21, 2013. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/8507889410/">DoD photo</a> by Osakabe Yasuo, U.S. Air Force/Released)</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50675172178http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50675172178Fri, 17 May 2013 16:04:11 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugus air forceusafair forceloadmaster36th airlift squadronc-130herculeslockheedyokota air basejapanairportrunwaymarvinsmith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5f115ff46a4a86c5c4d3c7577c9fa9bb/tumblr_mmwddu2vMz1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“Here’s looking at you.” B-24 tail gunner self portrait. Photo courtesy of <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kemon01/8604120420/">Kemon01</a>.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50580189505http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50580189505Thu, 16 May 2013 10:22:42 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugb-24consolidatedliberatortail gunnerpilotaviatorwwiimarvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5653ae29eacbff11028097036ef7f28f/tumblr_mmsq4mmqav1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An ANA Boeing 777 pours on the coals as is evident by the glowing red exhaust cone. Nicely captured by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sportsgraphic/8678209808/">Yutaka Sasaki</a>. Used with permission.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50425496080http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/50425496080Tue, 14 May 2013 11:07:00 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugboeing777osakajapanairportrunwayairlinermarvinsmith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3eee27485a671a9d9f7c1b5a1d888fe9/tumblr_mmhxxzDogJ1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rivets galore on this Mig-21! Sure don’t make ‘em like this anymore. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/desteve/7396999344/">Steve H.</a></p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49954104643http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49954104643Wed, 08 May 2013 15:22:46 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugmig-21Mikoyan-Gurevichfishbedsoviet unionrivetmarvinsmith<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AjtSXJGxMNE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Best vid I’ve seen in a while! Some hot s#%t low-level F-18 action. Especially the river run bit at 3:30! Just think if you were down there fly fishing when all of a sudden …</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49892295878http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49892295878Tue, 07 May 2013 19:03:18 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugboeingf-18hornetcockpitpilotaviatornavymarvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7955bf6dbbca95eb3ea3a286c09a1d19/tumblr_mm8qdyuesH1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Diamond formation performs the Echelon Pass in Review maneuver March 13 during a practice sortie over a range in Nevada. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s aerial demonstration team and current operations have been suspended because of budget constraints. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/usairforce/8642748709/">U.S. Air Force photo</a> by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49535985277http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49535985277Fri, 03 May 2013 16:01:10 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeuglockheedf-16fighting falconusafair forcethunderbirdsnevadanellis afbpilotaviatorgeneral dynamicsmarvinsmith<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7R0CViDUBFs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/fly4fun?feature=watch">Kent Wien</a> is back with a new video! This time we get an interesting look into the quirks and why he loves flying the MD-80. Cool stuff.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49360880066http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49360880066Wed, 01 May 2013 09:47:06 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugMcDonnell Douglasmd-80american airlinespilotaviatorcockpitmarvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7mm5l9b1c1qk4ealo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://generalelectric.tumblr.com/post/27847281934/one-of-our-favorite-shots-of-thrushs-510g" class="tumblr_blog">generalelectric</a>:</p> <blockquote><p><span>One of our favorite shots of Thrush’s 510G aircraft, powered by the GE H80 engine, flying low over the fields of Georgia.</span></p></blockquote>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49256283874http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49256283874Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:17:10 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugthrushge h80general electricmarvinsmith<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KgEdzJdyjfM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>SpaceShip Two reached another milestone today when it hit mach 1.2 after firing its engine in flight for the first time.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49198113309http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49198113309Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:05:00 -0500spaceship twovirgin galacticrichard bransonspacenasaairplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugmarvinsmith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/370033bf142ac07220fbdaf10642e6b4/tumblr_mm0ssuKXVZ1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Morning Avgeeks! How’d you like to greet the day from the cockpit of a King Air 350 at FL220? Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jspitfire/8678517635/">Jason Pineau</a>. Used with permission.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49178384414http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/49178384414Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:12:30 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugking aircockpitbeechcraftmarvinsmith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a010bdaa995574611deff85f432cf644/tumblr_mlvazxxWUE1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If I had the lens, I’d probably sit in my driveway and wait for shots like this one. Love the dark blue hues. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/picturejohn64/8228229098/">John</a>. Used with permission.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48931411744http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48931411744Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:59:57 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugboeing747contrailmarvinsmith<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QWd3vZgevNU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Great footage of a C-17 departing Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Air power, nuff said.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48663230520http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48663230520Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:21:12 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugboeingc-17globemasterrunwayairportjoint base elmendorf-richardsonusafair forcepilotaviatormarvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/05b6fe17909f91342de65eab79f662db/tumblr_mli8staxp11qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>How’s about a beautiful shot of of a Super Hornet to get us into the weekend?</p> <p>A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet performs an aerial demonstration for an estimated 180,000 spectators at the Australian International Airshow, March 2, 2013 at Avalon Airport in Geelong, Australia. The Australian International Airshow 2013 (AIA13), is held biennially, and is one of the largest international trade shows in the Pacific. The Airshow is expected to draw 350,000 visitors and has featured 500 defense exhibitors from 35 countries and is designed to bolster business opportunities in the international aviation sector. U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) participation in AIA13 directly supports theater engagement goals and objectives and further enhances relationships with other Pacific nations. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pacificairforces/8526191520/">Department of Defense photo</a> by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48354909481http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48354909481Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:43:41 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugboeingf-18f/a-18fsuper hornetaustralian international airshowavalongeelongaustraliauspacomraafroyal australian air forcemarvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2445c8d7d74f5374974a6e9cbeb29b51/tumblr_mlf0zc3hFB1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Norwegian Airlines 737 on final with some great looking vortices in trail. Photo by By <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ingerbf/8652096567/">Inger Bjørndal Foss</a>. Used with permission.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48280908731http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48280908731Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:23:46 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugboeing737osloairportvorticemarvinsmith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d02e370636e169ec594971301193dba5/tumblr_mlboc6DLwN1qa3b4go1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>No words.</p> <p>Here’s how you can donate to the Red Cross to help those affected by the horrific events in Boston this afternoon. </p> <p><a href="http://www.redcross.org/support/donating-fundraising/donations">http://www.redcross.org/support/donating-fundraising/donations</a></p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48081845243http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/48081845243Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:36:00 -0500bostonmarathonmassachusettsbombingmarvinsmith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/089c92fc505b8860bda8910586371c49/tumblr_ml5n46L5qE1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today just happens to be the 31st anniversary of STS-1. What a privilege it must’ve been … <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/5613449925/">NASA photo</a>.</p> <p>After six years of silence, the thunder of manned spaceflight is heard again, as the successful launch of the first space shuttle ushers in a new concept in utilization of space. The April 12, 1981 launch, at Pad 39A, just seconds past 7 a.m., carries astronaut John Young and Robert Crippen into an Earth-orbital mission scheduled to last for 54 hours, ending with unpowered landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. STS-1, the first in a series of shuttle vehicles planned for the Space Transportation System, utilizes reusable launch and return components.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/47794483892http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/47794483892Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:24:05 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugspace shuttleshuttlests-1nasarocketcolumbiamarvinsmith<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cc6fbb953f1b8b4f59466f0db692f75c/tumblr_ml5l3qgczK1qa3b4go1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m a firm believer in “the airplane as art.” Here’s a nice example by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwarby/4782923356/in/photostream">William Warby</a>.</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/47792013026http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/47792013026Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:40:38 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugturbofanjetenginemarvinsmith<p>If you&#8217;ve been wondering, “Does You Like Airplanes, Too? have a twitter account?” “How about a Facebook page?” You’re in luck!</p> <p>YLAT is indeed on twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ulikeairplanes2">@ulikeairplanes2</a><br/> Also, on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/youlikeairplanestoo">Here</a></p> <p>And if you answered “no” to the above? That’s just peachy, too. We appreciate you stopping by anyhow! (and hope you’ll come back soon!)</p>http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/47791415347http://www.youlikeairplanestoo.com/post/47791415347Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:30:06 -0500airplaneaviationflightflyingavionaeroplaneflugzeugmarvinsmith