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Kalonzo’s Chopper crashes in Tanzania

Kalonzo’s Chopper crashes in Tanzania BY JAMES MBAKA October 19, 2015 THE Eurocopter that crashed in Tanzania last week killing four occupants, including the captain and a general election candidate, belongs to former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka. The Eurocopter AS … Continue reading

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The lessons of Flight MH17, for both Ukraine and Russia

The finding by the Dutch Safety Board last week that Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down by a Russian-made missile doesn’t come as a surprise – there was little doubt as to what caused a Boeing 777 carrying 298 … Continue reading

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This 17 Year Old Built a Full-Scale Cessna Cockpit Simulator in His Bedroom

There are very few things in existence as worthy of obsession as flying. Piloting a machine thousands of feet above the assurances of solid ground, bouncing and bobbing along like a boat sailing the sky itself, is the purest pleasure … Continue reading

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MH17 report suggests efforts were made to cover up causes of disaster

The long-awaited Dutch report into the shooting down of flight MH17 suggests attempts were made to cover up the causes of the disaster, including the removal from the crash site of parts of the aeroplane showing severe damage from a … Continue reading

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Warming Up: 60s, Few 70s This Week – Wedding Day Weather Blues?

Another Warming Trend Why I Fear the 7-Day Outlook My wife is not happy. “If it rains on our son’s wedding day I will kick you right in your Doppler.” I shrugged. “I’m just the messenger, honey. I don’t make … Continue reading

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Unsportsmanlike Podcast- Back in Time

Outside the boundaries of the normal podcast thinks he’s got you guys cheering fourteen. And the fun sportsman like podcast. He loves sports comedy entertainment it. Or else that happens to come up a conversation the un sportsman like podcast … Continue reading

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Pilot Report: Piper PA-46 M500

The PA-46 M500 refines Piper’s pitch to well heeled, value-conscious general aviation pilots considering the transition from piston to turboprop, making its upsell not with increased power and performance but with enhanced safety. It’s the definitive answer to concerns safety … Continue reading

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