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Feds to Washington, DC, Drone Enthusiasts: You’re Grounded

We told you back in December that the Federal Aviation Administration established a new rule for owners of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — more commonly known as drones — requiring them to register their aircraft with the government. Less noticed … Continue reading →

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Notes from the End of the World

When Bonny Doon’s Henry Kaiser isn’t diving in subzero temperatures in Antarctica, he’s playing on the edge as one of music’s most acclaimed experimental guitarists Henry Kaiser recently returned to his home in Bonny Doon from an eight-week scientific expedition … Continue reading →

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Torrance Airport’s Merlyn “Sy” Symons passes away

 Added on January 13, 2016  Kevin Cody  Drop Zone , Drop Zone LA Sy stands next to his 1947 Bonanza V-tail in one of the original hangers he built at the Torrance Airport. photo be Brad Jacobson by: Ed Solt … Continue reading →

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Feds to Washington DC Drone Enthusiasts: You’re Grounded

We told you back in December when the Federal Aviation Administration established a new rule for owners of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) — more commonly known as “drones” — requiring them to register their aircraft with the government. Less noticed … Continue reading →

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Bell Labs Digital Hierarchy & OCI-Open Communications Model Compared

Building a New Model for Management The OCI-Open Communications Interface Researched and Written by Thomas B. Cross – TECHtionary.com This is an excerpt from a blog post from Marcus Weldon, Chief Technology Officer, Alcatel-Lucent and President, Bell Labs.  “We believe … Continue reading →

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Retired Fighter Jet Arrives in Waukegan for Restoration, Public Display

Jan. 11–Delayed more than once in its overland journey from downstate Rantoul, a retired Air Force F-111 Aardvark finally made its way to Waukegan National Airport late last month and now sits in pieces, waiting for the painstaking process of … Continue reading →

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Drug Use May Have Contributed to 2013 Premier I Accident

What a sad accident I’ve got for your consideration this month. Typically, we explore accident chains with links comprising bad weather, complex system failures, inexperienced crews and difficult ATC transactions. In this month’s accident — the loss of a Premier … Continue reading →

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