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Monthly Archives: September 2014
Military arms local police
With troubles in Syria and Iraq, rebels in Lybia, Russia invading Ukraine, it´s little wonder that we in Lansing and communities nearby are uneasy. Today it´s ISIS attacking Jawawla; tomorrow, could it be Mason or Grand Ledge or Charlotte? Calm … Continue reading
The story behind what could be NASA’s “space taxi” – The Virginian
By Diane Tennant The Virginian-Pilot© September 3, 2014 HAMPTON One of the crafts vying to be NASA’s new commercial “space taxi” has a story that reads like a spy thriller – because it is. The plot twists through Langley Research … Continue reading
Linear Encoder Limits Variation of Plane Parts
Regardless of its size, an airplane part needs to be monolithic, with minimal dimensional variation. Such parts ensure better control of the aircraft’s final weight. Article source: http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/92402-linear-encoder-limits-variation-of-plane-parts
U Professor Wins Science Award in Turkey
(Courtesy of Emra Coban) Since the age of four, Çağan Şekercioğlu was always interested in nature and the world around him. “I grew up weird,” Şekercioğlu said. “Kids were into playing soccer, and all I wanted to do [was] lose … Continue reading
Fort Bend Radio Control Club holds annual model air show
All sizes of model aircrafts took to the skies over Rosenberg this past Saturday, as the Fort Bend Radio Control Club held its annual Model Air Show and Model Aircraft Fly-in. Though its venue has changed overtime, the club’s yearly … Continue reading
Volunteers spend golden years restoring planes – The Register
EVERETT, Wash. — Pete Graven got hooked on aviation as a young boy, listening to stories from his uncle, a WWI fighter pilot. Jim Jackson was among the first mechanics to work on the B-29 bomber during WWII. Norm Constan … Continue reading
National Park Service issues temporary ban on unmanned aircraft
Most skies above units of the National Park Service, including the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, will remain drone-free for at least 18 months because of a recent policy banning unmanned aircraft. The National Park … Continue reading