Tag Archives: hobbies

Mike King, Terry Rippon and Jon Cullen with some of their model airplane collection. Between them they own around 23. Models airplanes are far more than just toys. They’re a complicated mix of science, engineering, craftsmanship and fun. The Kerikeri … Continue reading →

Textron Aviation has moved U.S. sales of its piston-engine Beechcraft and Cessna airplanes from an authorized distributor model to a factory-direct one. “Textron Aviation is focused on developing and building direct long-term relationships with our customers, ensuring they are positioned … Continue reading →

PHOENIX — The airplane industry is abuzz with divided views on how Boeing should address a major strategic dilemma: What plane can it build to counter the A321neo, the largest of Airbus’ wildly successful new single-aisle jets? Boeing Commercial Airplanes … Continue reading →

March 1 Federal Aviation Administration: * Adopting new airworthiness directive for all Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700c, -800, -900, and -900er series airplanes * Also adopting new airworthiness directive for Boeing model 757 airplanes, model 767 airplanes, and model 777 … Continue reading →

Article source: http://www.adn.com/article/20160301/intricate-8-foot-long-model-ship-displayed-fur-rondy-took-20-years-build

Welcome to robot nursery school,” Pieter Abbeel says as he opens the door to the Robot Learning Lab on the seventh floor of a sleek new building on the northern edge of the UC-Berkeley campus. The lab is chaotic: bikes … Continue reading →

Tim Stannard comments Tim Stannard sews up the weekend’s action as Real Madrid lose to their cross-town rivals…  On a Monday, La Liga Loca generally likes to run its fingers through the hair of the less glamorous teams of La Liga, and … Continue reading →