Monthly Archives: July 2017

Model planes flying high

THUNDER BAY – It was a perfect weekend to take to the sky and soar high in the air, even if everyone’s feet remained firmly planted on the ground. model airplane enthusiasts gathered in a field off Highway 61 over the … Continue reading

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UPDATE: Price Co. plane wreckage heading to Minneapolis

PRICE COUNTY (WAOW) – The final pieces of a Cessna 421 aircraft are heading to Minneapolis where a full investigation will be conducted by federal authorities, according to the Price Co. Sheriff’s Office.  The majority of the twin engine aircraft … Continue reading

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Veteran’s memoir tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen

PORT CLINTON — Harold Brown enters the Liberty Aviation Museum on a Monday morning wearing a smile. One can’t help but feel the calming energy surrounding the 92-year-old Air Force veteran. A Redtail Squadron logo is visible on his navy … Continue reading

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Giant model planes flying this weekend over Santa Maria from Elks Unocal Event Center

At just 9 years old, Karsen Gradille is the youngest flyer of the Santa Maria-based Tri-Valley RC Modelers, which builds and flies model airplanes, helicopters, gliders and multirotors of all sizes and types. This weekend, Karsen, fellow club members and … Continue reading

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Dover C-5s Still Grounded Amid Search for Replacement Parts

C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft remain on stand-down at Dover Air Force Base as maintenance crews and engineers scramble to replace parts, some of which are no longer manufactured, the head of Air Mobility Command recently told Military.com. “The mechanism is … Continue reading

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EAA AirVenture continues through weekend, inspires kids

Oshkosh, Wis (WSAU) — The Experimental Aircraft Association’s world famous AirVenture Fly-in ends on Sunday in Oshkosh, and closing weekend events include a patriotic Saturday afternoon airshow with vintage war birds starting at 3:00, and a spectacular night time air show on Saturday night.  … Continue reading

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Giant model planes flying this weekend over Santa Maria from Elks …

At just 9 years old, Karsen Gradille is the youngest flyer of the Santa Maria-based Tri-Valley RC Modelers, which builds and flies model airplanes, helicopters, gliders and multirotors of all sizes and types. This weekend, Karsen, fellow club members and … Continue reading

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