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Hobbyist defeats FAA in battle over drone registration, but says the fight’s not over

Small recreational drones no longer have to be registered with the FAA. (Aerix Photo) Recreational drone users no longer have to register their flying machines with the Federal Aviation Administration, thanks to a federal court ruling handed down today, but the … Continue reading

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Symposium presents cutting-edge research in math and computing

Faculty of Stanford’s Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME) shared their cutting-edge research at Friday’s ICME Xpo, the department’s annual research symposium. Margot Gerritsen Ph.D. ’97, associate professor of energy resources engineering and director of ICME, and Gianluca Iaccarino, … Continue reading

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Fun in the sky with your feet on the ground

It’s an adrenaline rush from the ground. Every time Foley Soroye takes his model airplanes out to the Nipissing Miniature Aircraft Club (NIPMAC) he feels like a kid again. “It’s like ballet in the air. You perform an air show, … Continue reading

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Rochester Modelers Club Hosts “Learn to Fly” Event for Cub Scout Pack 201

ROCHESTER — On Saturday, April 29, 2017, the Rochester Modelers Club hosted its first “Learn to Fly” radio-controlled model aircraft event for about a dozen members of the Newmarket Cub Scout Pack 201. The event was held to teach the … Continue reading

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Judge dismisses former student’s suit against Timberlane teacher …

Former Timberlane High student sues school for injury BRENTWOOD — A judge has thrown out a former student’s lawsuit against Timberlane Regional High School and one of its teachers that claimed the teenager’s eye was injured by a splinter after … Continue reading

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Greenwich’s Ann’s Hobby Center Going Strong After 30 Years

Longtime Greenwich resident Ann Suger stands in front of her shop, Ann’s Hobby Center. (Michelle Moskowitz photo) By Michelle MoskowitzSentinel Correspondent Henri Matisse said, “Creativity takes courage.” While it may be difficult these days to find an adult or a … Continue reading

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Sky over Vancouver Lake abuzz with model float planes

Jason Webberley watched from the bank Sunday as his son, 9-year-old Landon, rolled, dipped, dove and spun his radio-controlled float plane over Vancouver Lake. Jason grew up flying model planes as a kid, and he brought a few of his … Continue reading

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