Feb
27
The following is just a quick review of some interesting articles, photos, videos…heck, whatever…that I came across during the past week. Do what you want with it 
Edgley Optica OA7-300
One of the more interesting aircraft I have seen, the Optica was designed to be an alternative to helicopters for police forces, observation, and traffic control. The cost of maintaining a rotary aircraft like a copter are astronomical (tons of very expensive moving parts) compared to a fixed wing airplane. The Optica was a low-speed design with a high visibility cockpit. The cowled “pusher” propeller increased thrust while also quieting the overall noise of the craft.
Unfortunately, the Edgley Optica never made it mainstream. The manufacturing plant was lost due to fire (suspected arson by a former employee) in 1987. Only 25 exist today.
Burn Notice on USA Network
I don’t really watch much on television, but this series on USA caught my eye last year. Burn Notice is the story of a spy who is “let go,” only spies don’t have the fortune of having a declassified resume to get their next job.
Anyway, last night’s episode showed Michael Shanks as Victor, Michael’s adversary (his third time in the series). I am a big Michael Shanks fan from Stargate: SG-1 where he played the role of Dr. Daniel Jackson. In Burn Notice he gets to show off his tough, mean side. Good stuff.
