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Radio-controlled airplanes will race April 25-26

Aggie Pride on parade at UC Davis Picnic Day By Wayne Tilcock | From Page: A1 | Gallery Article source: http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/briefly/radio-controlled-airplanes-will-race-april-25-26/

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Airline world’s little secret: infatuation with model planes – TwinCities.com

In America, businessmen shake hands. In Japan, they bow. But all over the world airline executives engage in a greeting that is all their own: the exchange of model airplanes. When airlines start flying to new cities, make deals with … Continue reading

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History that’s to diorama for

The word “diorama” might bring back a few memories for you. Maybe you even made one yourself during your school days. Powell, 81, has built three to date (among many other things, mostly model airplanes) and plans to build another. … Continue reading

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Model airplanes: the grease that oils the wheels of the airline industry

When airlines start flying to new cities, make deals with other carriers or finance new jets, these high-quality models — typically one to two feet long — provide the perfect photo backdrop, can help break the ice or serve as … Continue reading

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Sterling man turns love of aviation into a model art form

The word “diorama” might bring back a few memories for you. Maybe you even made one yourself during your school days. Powell, 81, has built three to date (among many other things, mostly model airplanes) and plans to build another. … Continue reading

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Models tell an aircraft’s story

The airplanes are so detailed, they look ready to board. But at 12 inches to a few feet in length, the scale models made by Fullerton-based Pacific Miniatures, know also as PacMin, are instead a special keepsake to most who … Continue reading

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Airline world’s tiny secret: infatuation with model planes

NEW YORK (AP) – In America, businessmen shake hands. In Japan, they bow. But all over the world airline executives engage in a greeting that is all their own: the exchange of model airplanes. When airlines start flying to new … Continue reading

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