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Author Archives: Writer
Even with AI, economic forecasting is risky
We’ve come a long way. Not long ago, an economist entering into a consulting contract with the federal government might have to explain to the human resource department that economic “model building” didn’t involve balsa wood airplanes or toy boats. … Continue reading
Air, car show to feature 100 years of history in St. Charles
Wings and Wheels, Festival of Flight Air and Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to dusk on Sept. 8 at 3821 Karl Madsen Drive, St Charles. ST. CHARLES – Wings and Wheels, Festival of Flight Air and Car … Continue reading
Magnus’s Sporty Full-Composite Fusion 212 Takes Flight in America
Business jets are great in a utilitarian sort of way, but if you just want to experience the joy of flight from the front seat, look no further than the light sport category. Falling under a special FAA classification, sport … Continue reading
Virgin Orbit nears first test flights with air-launched rocket
Virgin Orbit’s carrier aircraft, named “Cosmic Girl,” flies with a newly-installed rocket pylon under its left wing. Credit: Virgin Orbit LONG BEACH, California — The attachment of a mounting bracket for Virgin Orbit’s smallsat launcher under the wing of a … Continue reading
Farmers Oil builds driver loyalty with classy tractors, plenty of loads, and lots of miles
PLENTY of companies say they treat their employees like family. Relatively few actually do. Farmers Oil Company Inc is one of those where the owners truly mean what they say. For instance, drivers laying over for their 34-hour restart period … Continue reading
Robert James Leslie
Robert James Leslie, 90, of New Ross lost his battle with cancer early Wednesday morning at home while surrounded by his loving family. To many of his friends, he was known as “Smiley.” Robert was born May 6, 1928, at … Continue reading
Repeal the Repeal 336 Madness!
Quote from AeroVironment Founder Dr Paul MacCready: “Anybody who’s not interested in model airplanes must have a screw loose someplace,” he said in an interview with The San Diego Union-Tribune in 1992. The “336 needs to be repealed for the … Continue reading