Monthly Archives: February 2014

Rebuilt WW II fighter is one man’s tribute to veterans’ service

The aircraft is 95 percent finished and sits in the hangar adjacent to Kirchner’s Leeward Air Ranch home, seemingly awaiting its next mission. Kirchner said he rebuilt the historic single-seat craft as a tribute to his father, Chris Kirchner Sr., … Continue reading

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Ordinance could restrict model airplane flying in Albany – WALB

ALBANY, GA (WALB) – Noise and privacy concerns could make flying a remote controlled airplane illegal in parts of Albany.  The Citizens Advisory Committee is reviewing an ordinance that would restrict model plane operation around populated areas like parks and … Continue reading

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Spirit of Youth inspires greatness

By Greg Lincoln  Spirit of Youth inspires greatness February 5, 2014 | Volume 16, Issue 6 There are several nominations to the Spirit of Youth program featuring our youth from the YK delta region and our neighboring areas. Spirit of … Continue reading

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The next attack: “An explosive-stuffed model airplane guided by GPS”

Gen. Meyer and Saddam Hussein vastly overestimated U.S. casualties— only 346 Americans died in the Gulf War, and less than half of those in combat. On a statistical basis, American soldiers in the war zone were safer than had they … Continue reading

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This model plane is jawdroppingly incredible

The incredible plane model. Picture: Luca Iaconi-Stewart Source: Flickr ALL that’s missing are the fussy flight attendants and the smell of irradiated food. Oh, and maybe some nerve-jangling turbulence. Twenty-two-year-old San Franciscan Luca Iaconi-Stewart has done what any self-respecting aeroplane … Continue reading

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RECAP: Board discusses ‘dinosaur theater,’ sewer upgrade

Last year, the number of criminal incidents reported in Riverhead was at its lowest point in more than a decade, continuing a downward trend that began in the early 2000s, according to annual police data. While the direct cause of … Continue reading

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Review: Thinning Out

By Ron Blehm Greetings friends, I hope this review article finds you well and prosperous in the New Year. I spent some time over the holidays going through my FSX hangar. Do you know that I still had models in … Continue reading

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