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Author Archives: Writer
Teens build towers, model vehicles for science fair
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Teenagers from across the state have shown off their building skills and ambitions at the annual Science Olympiad in Providence. For some, that involved hoping their balsa wood tower could withstand weights without breaking in half. The … Continue reading
Airline Regulators Call for Emergency Inspections of Boeing 737 Engines
U.S. and European aviation regulators concurrently imposed emergency inspection requirements for the type of jet engine that broke apart in Tuesday’s fatal Southwest Airlines Co. accident, calling for more engines to be scrutinized, on a faster timetable, than previously contemplated. … Continue reading
The Non-Hobbyist
I have never had, nor felt the need of having, a hobby. When I was a kid, friends of mine collected stamps or miniature cars or made model airplanes. I did none of these things. When I was 11 or … Continue reading
BrainBusters Model Airplane Club
BrainBusters, a free flight model airplane club, which was established in 1942 by National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics employees, includes over 40 members who gather to build and fly model airplanes. Article source: http://www.dailypress.com/visuals/video/96928004-132.html
Model airplane club founded at NASA Langley seeks out new …
David Shuster gripped the model airplane with a light hand, his other twirling the propeller for what seemed like ages, twisting up the rubber band that serves as the plane’s power source. The plane was featherweight, built from scratch out … Continue reading
Eco-marathon Americas at Sonoma Raceway prizes gas-stingy student-built cars
Like all Eco-marathon entires, Cal Poly’s is intended to average 15 mph, maximizing mileage relies on a technique called “burning and coasting,” Sirski said. The driver throttles up to 25 mph on flat or slightly downhill stretches, then cuts power … Continue reading
World’s largest model airplane comes to Glenville
GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A piece of aviation history has a new home in Glenville. Model planes may be reminiscent of childhood, but at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, adults admire them, too. In fact, one is so special, it’s … Continue reading