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Author Archives: Writer
Where Real Warbirds Go to Fly
One day soon, before the end of this year, Steve Hinton will climb into the cockpit of one of the most significant fighters of World War II—one of the few World War II fighters he hasn’t flown—and take it up on … Continue reading
Boeing completing 787-10 flight tests with GE engines
(Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) has still to complete flight tests on the newly certified 787-10 Dreamliner with General Electric Co (GE.N) engines, but has finished tests with Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RR.L) engines, a Boeing executive said on Tuesday. The … Continue reading
New Dreamliner Model Cleared by FAA
Boeing Commercial Airplanes has gained the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration amended type certificate (ATC) for its 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, meaning that new variant of the wide-body aircraft is approved to enter into commercial service. A similar certificate will be necessary … Continue reading
Her ‘dream job’
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology mechanical engineering student Marisa Dimperio hopes she’s in the right place at the right time as the United States’ space program re-focuses efforts toward returning humans to the moon, and an eventual mission to Mars. She … Continue reading
Parenting: Explore past, present at Chico Air Museum – Chico Enterprise
Brian Higgins and his son, Oak, explore the cockpit of the Thorp T-211, a single person aircraft that is a little over 18 feet in length with a maximum speed of 120 mph. There are only four airworthy Thorp T-211 … Continue reading
Bugatti Chiron to get 3D-printed titanium brake calipers
Automakers have only recently started to take advantage of 3D printing. It’s been interesting to see the wide variety 3D-printed parts being put into production. Mini now offers customizable trim and interior pieces. Michelin created an airless 3D-printed tire that … Continue reading
New hypersonic plane design could see a radically updated return of the biplane
A new airplane shape for hypersonic planes has been proposed by chinese researchers. Typical hypersonic airplane designs have followed the two wing configurations used in all planes. The lower wing is a common compression surface, while the upper wing is … Continue reading