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AIN Blog: Model Aircraft Are Officially Subject to FAA Oversight

It’s official. model airplanes are aircraft, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which on November 18 reversed the March 6 ruling of NTSB judge Patrick Geraghty. In that ruling, which came about because the FAA assessed a $10,000 civil … Continue reading

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Elderly couple survive when plane crashes into home: ‘Not a scratch on them’

Luz Cazares woke Tuesday morning to a loud crash and the sight of a plane’s tail sticking out from the home of her neighbors, a couple in their 80s, just blocks from Midway Airport. “A big part of the airplane … Continue reading

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Our readers react: Franklin Township’s Shyanne Roberts and her guns

Shyanne Roberts, a 10-year-old Franklin Township resident, has a hobby that continues to draw national attention — competitive shooting. She has drawn media attention since the first stories about her shooting skills and even more so after she testified before … Continue reading

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Lost, 10 years later: Damon Lindelof reflects on the show’s classic first season

Episodes 1 and 2 Originally aired Sept. 22 and 29, 2004. Stream here. Oceanic Flight 815 crashes on a deserted island in the middle of the South Pacific. The survivors of the crash fight desperately to find someone to rescue … Continue reading

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Pasmore’s favorite places: Deer Valley Airport restaurant

PHOENIX — Deer Valley Airport’s restaurant provides customers with good food and terrific views. The space has dozens of model airplanes hanging from the ceiling and huge windows for customers to watch planes while sitting inside and enjoying a meal. … Continue reading

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Pilot killed, couple unhurt when plane crashes into home near Midway

Luz Cazares woke Tuesday morning to a loud crash and the sight of a plane’s tail sticking out from the home of her neighbors, a couple in their 80s, just blocks from Midway Airport. “A big part of the airplane … Continue reading

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Drone flight too close to Greenville-Spartanburg airport investigated

Local News S.C. Supreme Court: State probate judges can issue same-sex marriage licenses Article source: http://www.thestate.com/2014/11/15/3812526/drone-flight-too-close-to-greenville.html

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