Monthly Archives: August 2017

GE’s Sponsored Videos Electrify B2B and B2C Audiences

Two years ago, I took a look at how General Electric was harnessing the power of YouTube creators to tell its story. Well, I recently took a look at GE’s social video strategy and discovered that the company, which was … Continue reading

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When they weren’t called drones

Giant-scale R/C aircraft take flight at the Air Force Museum Photo:  Soaring above the crowd; photo: courtesy of D.O.G.S. By Matt Clevenger Some of the world’s largest model aircraft will be landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Sept. 1-3, presenting … Continue reading

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When they weren’t called drones

Giant-scale R/C aircraft take flight at the Air Force Museum Photo:  Soaring above the crowd; photo: courtesy of D.O.G.S. By Matt Clevenger Some of the world’s largest model aircraft will be landing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Sept. 1-3, presenting … Continue reading

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Are Older Planes More Dangerous?

Let’s be honest: We’ve all probably judged the safety of an airplane by how new and modern it looks. It’s hard not to. But is it superficial to be taken in by new seats and better lighting, or are older … Continue reading

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RC Flyers Create a Buzz at Mary’s Pond

On a perfect Saturday afternoon, Ted Brito watched his lovingly crafted radio-controlled model airplane circle Mary’s Pond. As he used the controls on the RC unit to guide his mini-Cessna through various loops and turns with the joystick radio control … Continue reading

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Firelands Float Fly a success

This event is sponsored by the Firelands Float Flyers, an area organization dedicated to the sport of model airplanes taking off and landing on water. The motors are either electric or fueled by nitro gas (a mixture of nitromethane and … Continue reading

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Airport event indulges flights of fancy

Fun was in the air Saturday in Union Township. Some folks took that quite literally. At the 10th annual Wings and Wheels Fly-in, Cruise-in and Craft Show at the New Castle Airport, sisitors had the chance to see rows of … Continue reading

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