Monthly Archives: August 2014

What the future of air travel looks like

Next year, Virgin Galactic will start flying the privileged adventurous on suborbital flights. For $250,000, they will experience a rocket-assisted ride aboard a craft called SpaceShipTwo that will take them to the edge of space. Passengers will float, in weightless … Continue reading

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Model Aircraft Pilots Share their Sport with All

“This is where we bring in pilots from all over the place and get together for a day and just fly airplanes and have a lot of fun,” says John Van Brocklin, President of the Skylarks.Pilots say they swap tips … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Kerry Reaffirms “Ambitious” US Engagement Agenda in Asia & Pacific

Last Updated on Friday, 15 August 2014 13:02 Written by U.S. State Department Friday, 15 August 2014 12:51 Guam News – Guam News Guam – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlined what he called an “ambitious agenda” of long-term … Continue reading

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Thermalito Afterbay abuzz Saturday for model plane event – Enterprise

Click photo to enlarge OROVILLE GT;GT; Almost every Saturday at this time of year you can spot small planes in the air near the Thermalito Afterbay. If its a windless day, even more men will be out to play. This … Continue reading

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(Photo: Corbis Images)

Despite the headlines, remember that flying is still an extremely safe way to travel (Photo: Thinkstock) Bunn has no problem doing just that. He points out that the U.S. is experiencing a stunning streak of plane safety. “When I started … Continue reading

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Community Spotlight: OverloadUT’s guide to Kerbal Space Program mods

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Sanctions Cast Shadow over A350 Visit to Moscow

Even though sanctions imposed over Moscow’s alleged involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine appear not to immediately threaten airliner sales in Russia, the inclusion of certain Kremlin-controlled financial institutions and airlines on so-called “black lists” appears likely to alarm … Continue reading

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