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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Flying High: Mooney launches diesel-powered M10 2-seater
After weeks of rumors surrounding a possible new airplane design from Mooney International, the legacy airplane manufacturer announced at Airshow China 2014 in Zhuhai that it is developing a line of two-seat airplanes named the M10 series. The new series … Continue reading
Indispensable Vehicles That Got Their Start in WWI
The Tank – The first great tank was arguably France’s Renault FT. Cheap, lightweight and maneuverable, it was designed to overwhelm enemy firing positions through sheer numbers. It’s impact may have been mostly psychological, with the mere appearance of tanks … Continue reading
Local man transforms trash into miniature toys
RECORDER PHOTO BY CHIEKO HARA Joe Sanchez and handmade toys Joe Sanchez discusses each part of his model car Sunday at the Porterville Historical Museum. Sanchez makes toys out of pieces of junk, such as hair pins, forks and acorns. … Continue reading
Drones are hot for Christmas
They take to the sky in seconds, hover, turn and fly, hundreds of feet high, and up to a mile away and many can take video and pictures. Aerial drones are hot Christmas gifts. Kevin Nichols is the remote control … Continue reading
Tampa Bay’s latest in the sharing economy: ‘Uber for planes’
Peter O. Knight Airport and downtown Tampa in the background
Drone under the tree? Here’s what you need to know before you fly
If you get a drone for Christmas, there are a few things you should know. Federation Aviation Administration launched a campaign this week to ensure that new drone pilots of all ages are aware of the rules of the air … Continue reading
Stockbridge model airplane maker helps museum
slideshow A Stockbridge resident has expanded his lifelong hobby into helping preserve the past. Jim Blasco, avid model airplane collector and crafter, said his passion for building replicas of wartime aircraft started as a child and continues today. Now a … Continue reading