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FAA notes Luscombe landing gear corrosion concern

Luscombe Model 8-series airplanes have a history of main landing gear failures caused by moisture accumulating inside the leg above the axle, making it susceptible to corrosion. Internal surface treatment and regular inspection of the lower legs may help mitigate … Continue reading

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Aire festival set for solar eclipse weekend

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‘Airpower history tour’ lands at Hagerstown’s airport – Herald

Barbara Cady and her grandchildren, Molly McIntyre, left, and Shaun Pfeiffer, all of Shippensburg, Pa., take a picture of the the Boeing B-29 Superfortress as seen through the bombadier’s station Wednesday afternoon at Hagerstown Regional Airport. Article source: http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/airpower-history-tour-lands-at-hagerstown-s-airport/article_a8c3cf7c-319d-55ef-b781-414f07579106.html

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Wreckage of Missing Myanmar Military Plane Is Found

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Small planes, big sky

Jack West, left, and Richard Bachman, right, watch West’s plane swoop over the grounds. Lake County Flying model aircraft truly is a hobby for everyone. Whether a seasoned mechanic with a well-loved tool belt or someone whose skills don’t extend … Continue reading

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How to Fill Seams and Sand Model Airplanes

Filling seams and sanding model airplanes is an important process when building a model aircraft. There are things to consider to ensure natural looking aircraft models. When building model airplanes, it is important to remove the seams and the joint … Continue reading

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Model airplanes flying high for a charitable cause – Blackhillsfox

model airplanes were flying high for charity on Sunday. The Rapid City Propbusters Club was raising money for the Academy of Model Aeronautics Foundation. Many of the planes could fly up to 400 feet in the air and even had … Continue reading

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