Monthly Archives: August 2016

Organization to fly model airplanes to support veterans – KSLA

Do you curse a lot, stay up late, and tend to be messy? Then you may be highly intelligent, according to a Business Insider article that cites three separate studies. Article source: http://www.ksla.com/story/32695191/organization-to-fly-model-airplanes-to-support-veterans

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The Rio Opening Ceremony: National Trauma Via Cirque du Soleil-Style Performance Art

The opening ceremony was relatively matter of fact about two things opening ceremonies are not usually forthright about: the host nation’s and the world’s problems. The evening began in Maracanã Stadium with hundreds of dancers waving massive sheets of Mylar … Continue reading

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This Time, 3D Printer Makers Think They Found a Sweet Spot …

3D printing has long been a cool technology in search of a huge market. The industry may have found one in mass production. Because of its high cost and slow pace, 3D printing’s use in manufacturing has been limited mostly … Continue reading

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Airbus closes on rival Boeing in jet order race

PARIS/NEW YORK Airbus (AIR.PA) virtually closed the gap with Boeing in their intense battle for airliner orders in July after booking about half of the 197 firm sales unveiled at last month’s Farnborough Airshow, according to the latest data from … Continue reading

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Local club hosts model airplane show

Not all pilots have to be in the sky to fly. The members of the Hutch Bunch RC Club Inc. keep their feet firmly planted on the ground when they go “flying.” The Hutch Bunch club is hosting a model … Continue reading

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Pismo Beach aerospace company building electric plane for NASA

A Pismo Beach aerospace company, Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero), is playing the key operational role in building an innovative electric-powered plane that its developers say could usher in a new era of quieter, more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft. NASA … Continue reading

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Duraflex makes a splash in diving board industry

While most people watching the men’s and women’s diving competition at this year’s Summer Olympics will be focused on the athletes, Douglas Bowman will pay close attention to the other key component of the event. Bowman is the chief operations … Continue reading

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