Monthly Archives: February 2014

The Wire: Record flight cancellations; 100000 flee volcano; chaos in Central …

Eastern skies clearing after monster snowstorm Skies were starting to clear Friday on the East Coast after a punishing storm that grounded a record number of flights and caused two dozen deaths. In New York, a pregnant woman was killed … Continue reading

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Vet displays Tuskegee Airmen plane models at VA hospital

A veteran who lives on the Jamaica Plain/Roxbury border recently had his three large model airplanes, replicas of the P-51 Mustangs he says the Tuskegee Airmen flew in WW IIin World War II, displayed at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical … Continue reading

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Both engines failed on police helicopter that crashed into Clutha pub

It had attended several incidents during day and was returning to its base on the edge of the River Clyde, flying at a speed of around 120mph, when the accident happened. The AAIB said both engines “flamed out”, meaning they … Continue reading

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Meet the World’s Best Paper Airplane Maker

Luca Iaconi-Stewart built a meticulously detailed scale model of a Boeing 777 out of manila folders.  |  Photo: Mark Mahaney It all started with a can of cocoa: Iaconi-Stewart used it as a stencil to design the first cross section … Continue reading

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Paul’s Model Supply of Fargo to close its doors

Paul and Linda Kegel FARGO, N.D. – After 44 years in the business of selling model aircraft and accessories to other enthusiasts, Paul Kegel is ready to spend more time enjoying the hobby himself. Kegel and his wife, Linda, will … Continue reading

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Married to a gearhead: For richer, but mostly poorer

There are probably some excellent reasons for buying a sports car and an ultra-light airplane instead of RRSPs. If you come up with any, please let me know so can try them out on my wife. As we mark yet … Continue reading

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How Airbus Is Debugging the A350

A few times a month, Airbus Flight Test Engineer Patrick du Ché stands up from his desk, takes off his jacket and tie, walks to the coat rack in the corner of his office, and slips into a set of fire-resistant … Continue reading

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