Author Archives: Writer

In Indonesia Plane Crash Inquiry, New Focus on Possible Aircraft Problems

Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/07/world/asia/lion-air-flight-610-boeing-indonesia.html

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged | Leave a comment

Delta Air Lines Just Showed Off Its Newest Plane. There Was a Giant Surprise In the Bathroom

“The simple idea is to provide customers what it is they tell us they want. That means space, innovative technology and comfort. All of those things are evident in this plane,” Tim Mapes, Delta’s senior vice president and chief marketing … Continue reading

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Iconic songwriter Jimmy Webb talks Maine, music and more

When we began what was originally scheduled to be a 20-minute interview, he told me how he came to fall in love with Maine. More than 40 minutes later, we had covered nearly an entire Jeopardy-board of subjects, ranging from … Continue reading

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Boeing issues new guidance after deadly crash

Boeing has issued operational guidance to airlines as investigators continue to probe what happened to Lion Air Flight 610, which crashed into the Java Sea last month, killing all 189 passengers. In a statement on Tuesday, the airline manufacturer said … Continue reading

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Tockr D-Day C-47 Watch

When it comes to aviation-influenced watches, a new kid on the block has created some waves on social media and among enthusiasts. Tockr has released a new watch for its C-47 Collection that is both unique and goes towards a … Continue reading

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged | Leave a comment

Air Race E: 250 MPH Electric Airplane Racing Nears Reality

16 H BY MARK KANE 3 World’s first all-electric airplane racing championship. Air Race Events, headquartered in Dubai, in partnership with the University of Nottingham, is launching Air Race E, an electric version of the Air Race 1 series. It will … Continue reading

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Wings N’ Wheels at Minter Field Photo Gallery

SHAFTER, California — After graduating from college, I immediately listed my textbooks for sale, emptied my book bag, and performed a digital purge on my computer. My narrow way of thinking in those days convinced me that an education began … Continue reading

Posted in Model Airpanes | Tagged | Leave a comment