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Monthly Archives: December 2015
Joby’s wild 16-rotor convertible aircraft for long-range, high-speed, electric …
Personal electric VTOL (vertical take off and landing) commuting may not be far off, thanks to accelerating improvements in battery technology. Joby Aviation has put forward an incredible two-seater plane concept that uses 12 tilting electric propellers to provide multirotor-style … Continue reading
That buzz in the air? Drones of Christmas, coming to skies near you
Hal Gottfried of Olathe is a 42-year-old telephone communications engineer with a salt-and-pepper beard and a love for an activity that’s catching fire nationwide: Flying drones. “I like to go out as often as I can,” said Gottfried, sitting at … Continue reading
Denbigh High School Aviation Academy touts wind tunnel upgrade plans
Denbigh High School Aviation Academy’s wind tunnel is about to get a major lift. The magnet program announced Thursday night at an open house for interested students that it has secured a $58,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation to upgrade the … Continue reading
Geddy Lee on 40 years of Rush
In Set List, we talk to veteran musicians about some of their most famous songs, learning about their lives and careers, and maybe hearing a good backstage anecdote or two in the process. The artist: Geddy Lee is best known … Continue reading
Despite recent turbulence, Myrtle Beach area model airplane club still flying
As a boy in the 1940s, Bill Clontz became fascinated with airplanes, particularly those flown during World War II. As a 78-year-old retired postal worker, Clontz remains enamored with aircraft, though now he’s mostly interested in the kind with 72-inch … Continue reading
Meet “Cosmic Girl,” the plane that would launch rockets into space
Eric Berger Here’s a closer look at “Cosmic Girl,” the 747-400 plane that one day may launch rockets. Eric Berger Here’s a closer look at “Cosmic Girl,” the 747-400 plane that one day may launch rockets. Eric Berger The plane … Continue reading
Denbigh High School’s Aviation Academy touts wind tunnel upgrade plans
Denbigh High School Aviation Academy’s wind tunnel is about to get a major lift. The magnet program announced Thursday night at an open house for interested students that it has secured a $58,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation to upgrade the … Continue reading