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Torch ignitor, and then variable nozzle actuation testing for an afterburner-equipped J79 turbojet used to power a military fighter aircraft.

A look at the components of a typical jet engine lube system, and a simplified explanation of how they all work together. We use examples of each c...

It's not an easy stalk. A big buck like this only comes along occasionally - and when it does, it takes Ian Harford and guide Owen Beardsmore's ski...

Hit this proven gully early morning with the Foxpro out 30m . Manning the camera and the rifle I was lucky to have a stalking Redfox allowing for f...

The Countryside Alliance handed out its prestigious 'Rural Oscars' at a Parliamentary reception on Wednesday 7th March. British and Irish titles go...

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Lenovo have once again asked Gav and Dan to test out some of their new hardware. This time, the guys give the Thinkpad Tablet an absolute beating!

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Watch to the left to see this crafty fox work the cover right to the end to aid its stealthy persuit of the distress sound.

Jet engine testing , my most ambitious editing project so far... Using 3 cameras and a lot of propane fuel, this is the first run of a new jet engi...

A line up of eight combustor liners from five different manufacturers allows us to compare the similarities and differences in the design of this c...

Pilot episode for Riding Shotgun with Chris Batha. We are still looking for sponsors for this show. If you would like to inquire about a sponsorshi...

Looking into the intake of a 50s fighter jet engine, and a little talk about why electric starters were the way then, but not now.

This engine is ...

Many birds flinch right before the impact. Why is this?

I present some evidence - you decide for yourself.

Does the bird see the pellet?

Does he ...

This is the story of my 4th trip to Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico. This trip was one week. It started out very slowly, as many of my spear...

Testing some air turbine starters for jet engines without spending millions of dollars on equipment.

We are using a turbine-powered start cart to ...

We get to see the radial driveshaft which transfers power from the main rotor to the accessory gearbox on a J-79 / LM1500 turbine engine.

I run the...

The Garrett air turbine starter. We take one apart, and video one in action starting a large turbine engine. In the process we see some things that...

We headed off before the sun was up hoping to call a Fox or two and may be even a Wild cat to the gun whilst catching it on film. We went to a plac...

While out having a fish on yhe kayak after work, this pod of Dolphins boiled up on a school of garfish right in front of me.

A new engine in the S&S / Maddex Turbines test cell: A J47 turbojet made in 1953 and stored without being ever used until now. We've converted it f...

Shooting a "Bolo" round from my Mossberg 500 12 gauge. A Bolo is a 6 foot string of piano wire with a lead weight attached to each end and when you...

If you want to know how to install lockwire, this video reveals the details and tricks. You will know how to use the tools, and be able to do it wi...

In the heat of the Aussie Outback summer all animals must drink to survive. A very productive method of shooting pigs is to wait in hiding at the w...

We test a fresh GE LM1500, and compare it directly to the fighter jet engine from which it is derived - the J79.

Be sure to see my other videos of more slow motion bullet impacts! Slow Motion video of bullet impacts made by Werner Mehl from Kurzzeit. These ar...

Came across this wild dog an a trap some years ago

WARNING: This footage may offend some viewers. I had spent all weekend trying to get onto some dogs in this area and a couple of other properti...

Compilation of aerobatic manoeuvers filmed while training for aerobatic endorsement.

Drifter ultralight landing during a strong x-wind. Video by Tony F. from Gunnedah NSW

Legal fun flying in a Drifter Ultralight over a large wheat and grain property in western NSW, Australia