Monthly Archives: November 2018

‘Spend the Minimum’: After Crash, Lion Air’s Safety Record Is Back in Spotlight

“What I saw was a company, from the top down, that made saving money a motto — so spend the minimum on pilot training, salaries, management, everything,” Mr. Caron said. Edward Sirait, Lion Air Group’s president director, denied that the … Continue reading

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Brickmania 2183 B-17G “Flying Fortress” WWII Heavy Bomber [Review]

We recently reviewed the new Brickmania F-4C Phantom II fighter kit, but the Brickmania team has also just restocked the massive B-17G WWII Heavy Bomber custom kit, their largest LEGO aircraft kit produced to date. This custom kit of the … Continue reading

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Clinton-Massie senior climbs toward clouds as USA Junior free-flighter

Representing the United States of America, Clinton-Massie High School senior Kyle Gerspacher earned a silver cup at the 2018 Junior Free Flight World Championships in Bulgaria. During their flights, these model airplanes are free of control from the ground. They … Continue reading

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Black Friday RC Deals (Cars, Trucks, Airplanes, Helicopters, Boats)

Remote-controlled models capture the imagination of everyone from toddlers to grownups. The RC deals for Black Friday this year offer some incredible choices at rock-bottom prices. All the big brands are taking part so keep reading to see our best … Continue reading

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Solid-State Airplane With No Moving Parts Takes Flight

Aviation Published on November 22nd, 2018 by Steve Hanley 0 November 22nd, 2018 by Steve Hanley  An airplane with no moving parts has flown a distance of 60 meters. Is that a big deal? It is if you consider that … Continue reading

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He wouldn’t take a dime

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MIT Flies Model Airplane Powered by the Blue Glow of Electric …

Since their invention more than 100 years ago, airplanes have been moved through the air by the spinning surfaces of propellers or turbines. But watching science fiction movies like the “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and “Back to the Future” series, … Continue reading

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