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Author Archives: Writer
You Should Always Know the Kind of Plane You’re on — Here’s Why
Seating Each airline decides how much front-to-rear space, or seat pitch, to provide, regardless of the plane model; that can vary from a generous 33-34 inch pitch on JetBlue to a very tight 28-inch pitch on Spirit. The standard on … Continue reading
China announces plans for pilot free trade zones
A citizen walks past a screen at the Zhangjiang Hi-tech District Management Committee in Shanghai, east China, April 20, 2015. China on Monday announced master plans for pilot free trade zones (FTZ) in Guangdong, Tianjin and Fujian and a … Continue reading
Hackaday Tours Northrop: Space Telescopes and Jet Planes
I was invited to tour the Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems campus in Los Angeles this spring and it was fantastic! The Northrop Grumman lists themselves as “a leading global security company” but the project that stole my heart is their … Continue reading
Quadcopter no flying model airplane of yore
When I was a kid, people used to go the schoolyard near where I lived and fly their model airplanes. Back then, the planes were like kites, attached by a couple of lines that controlled the elevators so the planes … Continue reading
Pilots point to mechanical problems with Allegiant planes amid labor tensions
For the past decade, Allegiant Air has built a thriving business buying secondhand jets and connecting small cities to leisure destinations like Las Vegas and Honolulu. Related News/Archive St. Pete-Clearwater airport spared as Allegiant pilot strike averted at last hour … Continue reading
Steered by passion Indonesia’s model plane makers
Driven and steered by passion, the plane modeling industry in Indonesia grows and remains alive, no matter what. Forty-something Marison has been fascinated by airplanes since he was little. Living near Halim Perdana Kusumah Airport in Jakarta, little Marison always … Continue reading
Mt. Pleasant Model Airplane Club Hosts Show
Kids from Mt. Pleasant tried their hand at a new hobby Saturday. The Mt. Pleasant Model Aircraft Flying Club took advantage of the clear skies and hosted a model air show at Veterans Memorial Library. The show is aimed to … Continue reading