Monthly Archives: January 2018

Local Model Makers Put The Pieces Together

by Brooke Brown January 3, 2018 11:52 AM Article source: http://www.chattanoogapulse.com/citylife/the-bowl/local-model-makers-put-the-pieces-together/

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National Archives Releases Historic Short Film Celebrating Sag Harbor, Never Seen By The Boy, Now 73, In It

Jan 1, 2018 1:56 PM By Virginia Garrison It’s not entirely clear today why the U.S. Army would have produced a video celebrating small industries in small American towns in 1950. But it did—and “Sag Harbor, U.S.A.,” released online by … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget to Register Your New Drone with the FAA to Avoid Fines

Did you get a new drone over the holidays? Make sure you register it with the FAA before flying it! In 2015, the FAA started requiring drone pilots—even hobbyists—to register their small unmanned aircrafts for $5. Additionally, the regulations had new … Continue reading

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These tiny satellites, equipped with ion thrusters, could change how we explore space

Cubesats, low-cost, bite-sized satellites inspired by the tubes used to hold Beanie Babies, were invented in 1999 as educational tools. Their creators — engineering professors Bob Twiggs and Jordi Puig-Suari — hoped building satellites the size and shape of Rubik’s … Continue reading

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Aurora CEO John S. Langford on secrets of success – Baltimore Post

A model of the optionally piloted Aurora Centaur at the 2015 Air Force Association Convention. (Anthony C. Hayes) Headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, Aurora Flight Sciences has more than 550 employees and operates in six states in the U.S. including a … Continue reading

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Survey Rates The Healthiest (and The Worst) Airline Food Options

This holiday is setting records for air travel. By the time New Year’s, Christmas and Thanksgiving are over, USA Today predicts more than 51 million people will have passed through airport gates. That is an increase of about 3.5% over … Continue reading

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End of the Line: Bizjets to Beer Cans

With the Federal Aviation Administration mandate for ADS-B equipage (updated/ NextGen aircraft systems) looming at the beginning of 2020, there is debate within the industry as to whether this added expense will precipitate a major retirement of elderly business aircraft, … Continue reading

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