Category Archives: Model Airpanes

Glasair of Arlington to deliver new airplane model soon

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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Sudbury hobbyist creates models of historic airplanes

SUDBURY – Neil Kaufman grew up in Ohio, a bike ride away from a small airport on the northwest side of Toledo. As a teen, he’d ride over to the now defunct Franklin Air Field and help staff put “skin” … Continue reading →

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Marine Corps Digging Itself Out of Aviation Readiness Hole

By Jon Harper The Marine Corps is in a “difficult place” when it comes to the readiness of its aviation fleet, the service’s top officer said Aug. 9. While the ground forces, particularly the infantry battalions, are in relatively good … Continue reading →

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Model airplanes take to the skies in show

If you go What: 35th annual Monster Mash and Swap Meet When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Where: Flying Circuits Field, Jefferson Township Community Park, 1702 S. Webster Road, New Haven Admission: Free for spectators; $10 pilot registration includes … Continue reading →

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Boeing celebrates century milestone

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Correction: Earhart Plane Replica story

ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) — In a story published on Aug. 8 about an airplane similar to one flown by Amelia Earhart, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the aircraft was being flown to Atchison, Kansas, and was to be put … Continue reading →

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Chinese traffic-straddling bus hits wall of criticism

Image copyright AP Image caption The firm behind the bus says what was called a “road test” was just an “internal test” Last week, a futuristic traffic-straddling bus, raised over the road so cars can drive underneath, was road-tested in … Continue reading →

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