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Easy fixes for six common laptop problems

We live and work in a cold, cruel world where our laptops can take a lot of abuse. Regardless of how gentle we try to be, our notebooks will probably be dropped, spilled upon or worse—sooner, if not later. But … Continue reading

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This Day in Twilight Zone History – September 22nd – celebrating the 1961 debut of "The Arrival"

 Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone premiered on October 2, 1959, and over the course of its five-year run would churn out 156 episodes and cement itself as a classic of science fiction television. Its influence would be felt in any … Continue reading

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Aero team gears up for sophomore season

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Aero team is in their second year as part of SAE and this fall plans to push the program to new heights before their competition in March 2018. The SAE Aero team was originally … Continue reading

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What’s The Best Flight School Trainer?

Text size: A A A Tweet By Paul Bertorelli | September 21, 2017 I got an email this week from a reader on the cusp of making a small fleet purchase for a few flight schools. I was asked for … Continue reading

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“Crashing is inevitable and part of the experience”: 3 Oaks Flyers planes soar Saturdays above Pungo – Virginian

The Pungo morning is crisp and clear, and filled with the type of cool air that makes your spirits soar. It’s also the kind of day that draws members of the 3 Oaks Flyers Club to a 300-foot strip hidden … Continue reading

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Meet the Beech engineer who didn’t get paid to design the Bonanza airplane

An estimated 350 airplanes are descending on the Wichita area for the American Bonanza Society’s 50th Anniversary convention. The group’s annual convention, which starts Thursday and is expected to draw about 800 of the group’s 9,200 members, comes on the … Continue reading

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Saudia Airlines Deploys New Wi-Fi on 76 Airplanes

Photo courtesy of SITAONAIR Saudia Airlines has deployed new in-flight connectivity (IFC) technology across 76 aircraft with a unique business model. According to SITAONAIR, supplier of Saudia’s IFC, first and business class passengers will receive free Wi-Fi access by entering … Continue reading

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