Tag Archives: hobbies

 – Frazer Harrison/Getty Images I remember how thrilled I was when I first flew Virgin America in early 2008, less than eight months after the airline’s inaugural flight. My flight was from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and when I arrived, … Continue reading →

FILE – In this Feb. 13, 2014, file photo, a drone is demonstrated in Brigham City, Utah. The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, that owners of many small drones and model airplanes will have to register them … Continue reading →

Grace Burleson majored in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University, but the prospect of spending her career tinkering with car components or even jet engines left her yawning. She sought advice from her favorite OSU teacher, mechanical engineer Nancy Squires, … Continue reading →

Boston, MA – On New Year’s Day, a JetBlue pilot making the final approach to Boston’s Logan International Airport spotted what’s becoming a more common sight — a white object with flashing strobe lights hovering 700 feet off the ground. … Continue reading →

As spring gradually takes hold, you’ll likely be spending more time outdoors. So, what to do? Well, for starters, put down your cell phone or tablet and get off Facebook, Instagram or whatever time-sucking social media site is dominating your … Continue reading →

Courtesy of Ruby Lane Many vintage airplane toys which predate World War II are made of cast iron, as seen in this 1930s-era Hubley cast iron monoplane toy. Article source: http://www.herald-dispatch.com/features_entertainment/jean-mcclelland-vintage-toy-airplanes-helped-imaginations-take-flight/article_25d54f54-3a24-5ec5-ae02-7f1a035e5b9a.html

Elon Musk’s new “affordable” electric car is our top story on this week’s Pod Rods on Jacksonville.com. But April Fool’s jokes from car companies as well as Jay Leno’s TV return and the Bandit also top our list. Plus we have … Continue reading →