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Pismo Beach aerospace company building electric plane for NASA

Aug. 05–A Pismo Beach aerospace company, Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero), is playing the key operational role in building an innovative electric-powered plane that its developers say could usher in a new era of quieter, more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft. … Continue reading

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Second World War bombers fly over Sault as Algoma Aviation Week starts (16 photos, video)

Second World War veterans took a sentimental journey Monday, flying over Sault Ste. Marie in a vintage United States Air Force B-17 bomber. The bomber, somewhat appropriately, is nicknamed ‘Sentimental Journey’ adorned with an image of blonde bombshell 1940s American … Continue reading

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Howzat? Cricketers forced to abandon games to avoid low-flying model planes

“But after they have recently changed their timings it has caused issues for us being able to play our night matches.  “It used to be that they could fly until 6pm on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday, but this has now … Continue reading

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Syracuse flood map: Why the feds added 876 properties to a flood zone

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A recently redrawn flood zone map in Syracuse has some people scratching their heads. Why were hundreds of properties added to the risk zone? Why do adjacent houses sometimes have differing designations? Do I need to buy flood … Continue reading

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My Las Cruces: Aug. 7 – Las Cruces Sun

Buy Photo A poppy bends under the weight of a bumblebee.(Photo: Sun-News file photo)Buy Photo SUNDAY AUG. 7 Music in the Park Series: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave. Featuring Remember Then-A Class Act … Continue reading

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Arlington’s Glasair becomes state’s 2nd largest plane maker

ARLINGTON — The alarm klaxon cut through the whirring noise of the airplane engine. The digital speed gauge dropped steadily toward 39 knots — the two-seat plane’s stall speed, indicating it would be going too slow to stay in the … Continue reading

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Obits once brought newspapers to life

Email var addthis_config = {“data_track_addressbar”:false}; Print Font Size: Default font size Larger font size –> You reach an age when you begin to repeat yourself, telling your best stories over again to the pained faces of friends and loved ones. … Continue reading

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