Monthly Archives: November 2016

Model aircraft cleared for takeoff at new Salt Lake hobby park

SALT LAKE CITY — After years of delays, city officials and model airplane enthusiasts celebrated the grand opening of Salt Lake’s relocated model airport Wednesday. On the city’s western outskirts — west of the Salt Lake Valley landfill near 7500 … Continue reading

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Tools of the Trade – Injection Molding

Having finished the Tools of the Trade series on circuit board assembly, let’s look at some of the common methods for doing enclosures. First, and possibly the most common, is injection molding. This is the process of taking hot plastic, squirting it … Continue reading

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This Is Us Recap: Suit and Tie

Oh, Jack. Lovable Jack! In a few short episodes, it’s become clear that our mustachioed dreamer is the heart of This Is Us. It’s no surprise then, that the two standout scenes in this rather mediocre hour involve Jack and … Continue reading

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Museum of Science explores the genuis of da Vinci

The art and science of Leonardo da Vinci merge in new Museum of Science exhibit. By Jody Feinberg/The Patriot Ledger It’s commonplace to say Leonardo da Vinci was a genius. The full meaning of that becomes clear in an all-encompassing … Continue reading

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Drone Law And Drone Regulation: A Primer

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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The audacious plan to bring back supersonic flight — and change air travel forever

One of the odd aspects of modern air travel is that it’s not really getting any faster. Ever since British Airways retired its money-losing supersonic Concorde in 2003, airlines have generally stuck to top speeds of around 615 miles per … Continue reading

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Klapmeier-led aviation company in line to get IRRRB loan

IRRRB staff members have asked the agency’s board to approve the loan to Albuquerque, N.M.-based ACC Manufacturing Inc., which makes composite parts for its parent company, One Aviation. The board, which will meet Monday in Eveleth, also is being asked … Continue reading

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