Monthly Archives: April 2018

BrainBusters Model Airplane Club

BrainBusters, a free flight model airplane club, which was established in 1942 by National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics employees, includes over 40 members who gather to build and fly model airplanes. Article source: http://www.dailypress.com/visuals/video/96928004-132.html

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Model airplane club founded at NASA Langley seeks out new …

David Shuster gripped the model airplane with a light hand, his other twirling the propeller for what seemed like ages, twisting up the rubber band that serves as the plane’s power source. The plane was featherweight, built from scratch out … Continue reading

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Eco-marathon Americas at Sonoma Raceway prizes gas-stingy student-built cars

Like all Eco-marathon entires, Cal Poly’s is intended to average 15 mph, maximizing mileage relies on a technique called “burning and coasting,” Sirski said. The driver throttles up to 25 mph on flat or slightly downhill stretches, then cuts power … Continue reading

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World’s largest model airplane comes to Glenville

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A piece of aviation history has a new home in Glenville. Model planes may be reminiscent of childhood, but at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, adults admire them, too. In fact, one is so special, it’s … Continue reading

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Tesla Model X windshield gets hit by a full truck wheel – spectacular freak accident without injury

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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The Land Rover ‘Lightweight’ Was A Military Machine Designed To Be Lifted By Helicopters

I recently spotted for the first time a Land Rover Series III “Lightweight” in Nuremberg, Germany, and now I’m stuck in a deep rabbit hole learning about this incredible machine. So I’m bringing you down with me. These amazing off-roaders … Continue reading

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Southwest Airlines Engine Explodes in Flight, Killing a Passenger

Soon after the explosion, Ms. Riordan was partially sucked out, Mr. Kraidelman said. “The top half of her torso was out the window,” he said. “There was a lot of blood because she was hit by some of the shrapnel … Continue reading

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