Monthly Archives: April 2014

Fort Rucker receives 3 AH-64 Echo Models

The AH-64 Apache helicopter is one of Army Aviation’s most well-known aircraft, and is known throughout the world as the most lethal attack helicopter. April 17, Fort Rucker welcomed the newest and most lethal to date – the Echo-model Apache. … Continue reading

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Why the Twin Otter is flying high again

Dave Curtis gives the impression of a man far too busy to be sitting inside a boardroom, talking about the past. The CEO of Viking Air Ltd., current maker of the turboprop Twin Otter plane sold in 23 countries, alternately … Continue reading

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Bad policy caused the ferry disaster, not bad culture

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Watch This Drone Fly Foolishly Close to a Passenger Jet

Know what’s a really stupid thing to do? This. It might not look like much, but it’s likely one of the first videos of a small-fry cinema drone cruising in close proximity of a descending passenger jet. The footage was shot over Vancouver International … Continue reading

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City leaders approve new rules for model airplanes – WALB

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Albany city commissioners approve new rules for model airplanes.      Following complaints from some people who live near Hilsman Park a citizen’s advisory committee spent months studying the issue and coming up with recommendations.  model airplane … Continue reading

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Former Boeing CEO: Despite birth pains, 787 Dreamliner will be technology …

Jim Albaugh former CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (in a 2010 file photo) still believes the 787 Dreamliner will become his sector’s model transportation mode.

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Everett draws President Obama for solemn visit; Snohomish County a worthy …

With President Barack Obama landing at Payne Field in Everest, Wash., on Tuesday, the eyes of the world inevitably are upon the city and Snohomish County. The president will stop briefly in Washington state, on his way to a conference … Continue reading

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