Aero-TV: Stunning Perspectives -- Lockwood's AirCam (Part 2)
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One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Aeronautical World Ask ANN's Jim Campbell, a guy who may have flown more unique aircraft types than anybody on Planet Earth, what some of his favorite airplanes are and one name, in particular, will come up quickly -- The Lockwood AirCam. What's an AirCam? The Air-Cam is a unique, twin-engine, light sport aircraft, with impressive STOL capabilities (and even more impressive manners) that include the ability to fly into short, unimproved airstrips or operated safely over the most challenging terrain on the globe. Two decades ago the National Geographic Society commissioned the design and construction of the AirCam, and the serial #1 was shipped to the Congo and flown for National Geographic by Phil Lockwood. Phil then put the aircraft into production, though he eventually went on to pursue other interests. In mid-2006 Lockwood regained ownership of the AirCam design rights (previously years held by Leza Aircraft). After Lockwoods facility was expanded ...
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