Monthly Archives: April 2018

NTSB: Ice caused plane to stall, crash at Austin Straubel

Buy Photo A mural about the life of World War II hero Austin Straubel, a Brown County native, was added in late 2016 to a wall of the baggage claim area in the airport that bears his name.(Photo: Doug Schneider/USA … Continue reading

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The Aero Model Association at Xi’an Jiaotong University(XJTU) Won …

From April 3 to 10, the Aero Model Association in Xi’an Jiaotong University took part in the SAE International Aero Design West held in Los Angeles, United States. They competed intensely against 56 varsities from nine countries; some of the … Continue reading

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These are the design tweaks that make long-haul flights bearable

Blank canvas. An empty shell of a Boeing 787 A hypobaric chamber hides deep inside the research laboratories at Oklahoma State University. The university is located in an area that has an average temperature that regularly hits highs of more … Continue reading

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History on the tarmac: Wings of Freedom brings three planes to local airport

BULLHEAD CITY — History left the realm of books and movies Thursday and took up residence at  Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport. The airport is hosting three World War II-era aircraft as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour, brought to the … Continue reading

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Tesla Model X windshield gets hit by a full truck wheel – spectacular …

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a giant object would hit the Tesla Model X’s massive panoramic windshield? We now have the answer. Home Solar Power The Model X’s “Big Sky” panoramic windshield is a signature feature of Tesla’s electric SUV … Continue reading

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There is a good reason why this drone flies near aircraft

Ordinarily, you don’t want drones going anywhere near planes. A small flying machine colliding with a large flying machine — one with people on board — almost certainly isn’t going to end well, which is why strict flying bans are … Continue reading

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New proposed French drone regulation requires remote drone …

Earlier this week, we reported on proposed drone regulation from the Trump Administration that would allow federal officials to track, reroute or destroy your drone if needed. Now, we receive news from France where similar, but perhaps less drastic, new … Continue reading

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