Monthly Archives: September 2015

My Grandfather And The Plane That Changed Seattle

  KUOW/EarthFix Reporter Ashley Ahearn and her father, Joe Ahearn, Jr., standing next to a B-17 like the one Joe Ahearn, Sr., flew on as a radioman during World War II bombing missions over Nazi Germany. Katie Campbell, KCTS9/EarthFix There’s an old … Continue reading

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NASA Tests New Wing Shape for Mars Planes

A new wing shape from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Langley Researcher Center—which may be outfitted on a future Mars airplane—was recently tested in a wind tunnel, allowing researchers to answer some questions regarding the boomerang wing scheme. … Continue reading

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4 Stocks Apple Could Buy for Its quot;Flight of Fantasyquot; Car

According to an article published in The Wall Street Journal, Apple Inc. (AAPL – Analyst Report) is likely to etch a new chapter in automobile history by accelerating efforts to develop an electric car, reportedly setting an ambitious ‘target shipping … Continue reading

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Drone-inspired rules may chase model airplane club from park

MILFORD, Pa. (AP) – Blame the drones. At least that’s how it appears as a model airplane club that has been flying for more than 20 years is being asked to vacate Hialeah Trailhead off River Road in the Delaware … Continue reading

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Short CPI Aerostructures: Gullible Non-GAAPers Pay Up For Broken Biz

Summary Trades at $9.15, 1.2x its $7.70 book, despite cumulative EPS of just $0.60 since 2010. If things go perfectly for CPI, it’s fairly valued. CPI assembles structural aircraft parts – a competitive labor intensive business – out of high … Continue reading

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Japanese firms look to drone market

SUPPLIED File picture: Supplied Tokyo – Japanese companies are clamouring to secure a niche in the development of drones – small, unmanned aircraft capable of automated flight. Regulations have been tightened since a drone was landed atop the prime minister’s … Continue reading

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Model airplane club grounded at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Blame the drones. At least that’s how it appears as a model airplane club that has been flying for more than 20 years is being asked to vacate Hialeah Trailhead off River Road in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation … Continue reading

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