Category Archives: Model Airpanes

Former Canadian International Air Show President Richard Cooper

People still get a shock when they see a 1954 Russian MiG-15 touch down on a Canadian runway and find out the pilot is a local Mississauga businessman. It’s a very uncommon sight. After all, the design team of Anushavan … Continue reading →

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Need groceries, wine or business delivery? New services have launched in South Florida

Pretty soon, you may never have to leave your home. Or your office. With the tap of a mobile app or an online order, you can receive groceries, liquor or business supplies. South Floridians’ options are growing when it comes … Continue reading →

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Slideshow: The most-read stories of August

KING, Wisconsin — Walter Sundling wanted to live at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Held captive by the Nazis during World War II after his plane was shot down over Germany, the 90-year-old Air Force veteran was healthy when … Continue reading →

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New policy governs UFV flying at Stanford

Unmanned flying vehicles (UFVs), such as drones, have become increasingly visible in parks and open spaces across America. Stanford faculty and students are among those working on the effective design and deployment of these aircraft. But UFV flights can pose … Continue reading →

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50th Anniversary RC Model Airplane Meet

Posted by: RHINEBECK – The Mid-Hudson Radio-Control Society will host the 50th Annual Golden-Anniversary R/C Jamboree at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome on Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11, 2016. View well over 100 of the best giant-scale radio-control models of … Continue reading →

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Dating app for creative types makes a C’ville debut – C

The last time I went on an online date, I found myself at Buffalo Wild Wings with a guy named Tony. It was 2010, and I was living on the New Jersey shore at the time. (He was actually the … Continue reading →

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Future Airplanes Will Fly On Twistable Wings

Illustration: John MacNeillFlex It: Shape-changing wings could help futuristic blended-wing aircraft adapt their lift-to-drag ratio as conditions change during flight. In the meantime, flexible control surfaces will be tested on modern commercial planes in the next three years. More than a … Continue reading →

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