Monthly Archives: August 2017

Model airplanes take to Lubbock skies during weekend

The Llano Estacado model airplane Club will host its annual James Mears Combat Bash from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2., and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at George Davis Park at 15th Street … Continue reading

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Hemp, Inc. Provides Solution to President Trump’s Executive Order to Promote Agriculture and Rural Prosperity

SPRING HOPE, NC–(Marketwired – Aug 31, 2017) – Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) announced today that Hemp, Inc.’s solid infrastructure is in place to provide solutions to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America. Bruce Perlowin, … Continue reading

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Colling Foundation air show draws record crowds

Jim Mesko TheSuburbanite.com correspondent GREEN  The recent Collings Foundation “Wings of Freedom” Airshow at the Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) Museum in Green drew record crowds for the three day event. The annual airshow featured four famous World War II-era planes … Continue reading

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Ottumwa seizes its opportunity to shine

Ottumwa had a fantastic opportunity to show off this past weekend with Fly Iowa’s visit. In our not-so-humble opinion, we think the community pulled it off. On Friday evening we spoke with one man who goes to Fly Iowa every … Continue reading

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The Smithsonian Would Love to Get Its Hands on the Lindberghs’ Old Plane. But Its Owner Won’t Stop Flying It

The airplane the Smithsonian can’t have taxis down a grass strip in Stevensville, Maryland, picking up enough speed to ease itself into the sky above Kent Island. It’s an uncommon plane: The Brunner-Winkle Aircraft Corporation built just 220 “Birds” in … Continue reading

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Are older planes more dangerous?

Let’s be honest: We’ve all probably judged the safety of an airplane by how new and modern it looks. It’s hard not to. But is it superficial to be taken in by new seats and better lighting, or are older … Continue reading

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Pilatus Discontinues PC-6 Porter

As the certification of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet inches closer, Pilatus announced it is discontinuing the product that helped grow the company decades ago — the PC-6 Porter. The Porter has become known as a terrific short- and unimproved … Continue reading

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