The Butte-ification (and de-supplification) of the Bantam
It was becoming apparent that I needed to replace the tires on the Bantam. While overall the extant Panaracer GravelKing SKs were in decent shape, I noticed that the raised “grid” tread on the rear tire had smoothed down due to wear. I also noticed that the tires were feeling a little squirrely on uneven surfaces, maybe a squirreliness that has always been there, but for some reason, this unsure…
The Germans test fly the Messerschmitt Me 262 using its jet engines for the first time.
The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft.
Ich bin ja draufgekommen, ich bin ja euch – und auch Yvonne von Schwalbe – schon ungefähr seit August 2021 noch einen Testbericht schuldig – hier Details dazu…
Damals habe ich ja über Vermittlung des Wrider’s Club eine Garnitur Schwalbe G-ONE Bite zum testen zur Verfügung gestellt bekommen.
Aber, was soll ich – als Laie, der halt seine Kilometer herunterdreht, groß erzählen? Über Grip,…
I love these little birds, so fast and they always seem to talk to each other. This guy was sitting just outside of a bird watching hut and other swallows really wanted to take a look at the inside of the hut.
You can see how fast their wings move, too fast for the video it seems.