Monthly Archives: November 2016

The Real Losers And Winners: We’ve Got Some Work To Do Edition

Losers Data The polls were wrong. Donald Trump won the election without ever holding a lead in the national polls. He also won in particular states in which he never held a lead. Every statistical model based on polling deemed … Continue reading

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Surface Book i7 review: Still unique and still blazing fast

It’s always been difficult trying to find the right category for Microsoft’s hybrid tablet/laptop Surface Book. And now with the new Surface Book i7 in hand, it’s even harder to figure out just what square hole to put this round … Continue reading

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Drone Law And Drone Regulation: A Primer – Transport – United States

On August 29, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rule governing non-recreational use of small unmanned aircraft systems or “drones” became effective. The new rule – formally known as Part 1071 – is designed to allow for routine business … Continue reading

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James P. Etcheverry (March 15, 1939 — November 5, 2016)

James P. Etcheverry, 77, a resident of Pullman, WA., passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Pullman Regional Hospital. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, November 10th, at 10:00 a.m. at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman. James was born March … Continue reading

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Airbus looks to define A320 Airspace with tick-tock model in play

At the recent APEX EXPO in Singapore, the talking points from Airbus EVP strategy marketing Kiran Rao and VP cabin marketing Ingo Wuggetzer were around the way key elements in aircraft cabins work together – from inflight connectivity, seatback entertainment and … Continue reading

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Model builder makes military history | Frank Gray | www …

Twenty-five years ago, while working as a pastor in California, Todd Hammond decided to make a model of the center of Pearl Harbor. He was a history buff, especially when it came to maritime and naval history, and Pearl Harbor … Continue reading

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Heart of Louisiana: New Orleans Model Aviation Club – KSLA

AVONDALE, LA (WVUE) – On weekends, their aircraft are soaring above a private airstrip on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. They push their flying machines through stunts and races, in a hobby that many of the pilots have had … Continue reading

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