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Flying with artificial limbs by
[email protected]
On Friday, June 27, 1997 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Willy Van wrote:
I have a friend interested in obtaining his private pilots licence in
Canada. He has one artificial leg and is concerned about his ability to
operate the rudder pedals particularily for braking. On the advice of
the local club he...
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Historic Photographs by
Larry Dighera
Historic aviation paper at auction:
http://www.rrauction.com/browse_gallery.cfm?category=53
Download images before they are sold.
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Icarus Montgolfier Wright by
Larry Dighera
This video conveys the spirit of airmen throughout the ages tracing their
progress in an artistic and dramatic saga that touches us all.
The voice at the beginning of this video is that of artist Joseph Mugnaini (a
family friend), as are the illustrations.
http://youtu.be/lm5kylavY3Y
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Safety concerns dog Boeing 787! by
[email protected]
Exclusive: Safety concerns dog Boeing 787
Al Jazeera Investigative Unit finds some workers with quality
concerns, alleging drug use and fearing to fly the plane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvkEpstd9os
Al Jazeera has found that some Boeing workers have serious concerns
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Drone Enforcement Will Target Certificated Pilots by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Drone-Enforcement-Will-Target-Certificated-Pilots222908-1.html
Drone Enforcement Will Target Certificated Pilots
Last week, the FAA issued Change...
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Fusion Reactor Could Soon Power Airplanes by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Lockheed-Says-Its-Fusion-Reactor-Could-Power-Airplanes222910-1.html
Lockheed Says Its Fusion Reactor Could Power Airplanes
Lockheed Martin is working on a compact fusion reactor that could be small
enough to provide a power source for aircraft, and it could...
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B-29 Throttles Question by
Bob
Hello,
Realize this isn't the correct forum for this, but I feel sure that
someone here will know the answer.
On the WW II B-29, or on a B-17, the Flight Engineer has a set of
throttle controls.
Also, I believe, the Pilot.
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No Shops In Kansas City ?? by
[email protected]
"They had gone to Chicago for a shopping trip and were returning in the evening when the aircraft crashed," Tirmizi said...
The three were on board when the plane crashed in a Palos Hills neighbourhood soon after it took off from Chicago's Midway International Airport....
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FAA Criminalizes UAS Ops At Stadiums by
Larry Dighera
FAA Criminalizes UAS Ops At Stadiums
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/FAA-Criminalizes-UAS-Ops-At-Stadiums223014-1.html
The FAA is warning drone operators
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_3621.html that overflying sports
venues could lead to jail time. In a posting Monday on its TFR...
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Electric Trainer: $5 An Hour Flight by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Electric-Trainer-5-An-Hour-Flight223010-1.html
Electric Trainer: $5 An Hour Flight
While electric aircraft have gotten plenty of gee-whiz press coverage, they
lack one thing: credible production airplanes. At Redbird's Migration training
conference this...
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Santa Monica Mayor Accused of Impropriety by Transparency Group by
Orval Fairbairn
It looks as if Madam Mayor is in hot water ... and for such a small
amount of money. AWWWW!
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2014/Octobe
r-2014/10_09_2014_Santa_Monica_Mayor_Accused_of_Impropriety_by_Transparen
cy_Group.html
She looks as if she has eaten a little...
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November 16th 14 04:48 AM
by Skywise
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Orbital Creationism Raptures by
[email protected]
"NEW YORK (AP) -- Orbital Sciences says it will likely stop using the type of engines that were employed when its unmanned Antares commercial supply rocket bound for the International Space Station exploded moments after liftoff last week.
The company says its investigation of the crash is...
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UAS Operators See FAA Rule Backlash by
Larry Dighera
First UAS manufacturers demand to fly their unmanned drones among passenger
airline traffic in the National Airspace System without complying with the
see-and-avoid regulations. Now they are objecting to the federal requirement
for pilots of their UAS to hold an airmans certificate. This sort of...
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Report: China To Start Electric Airplane Production by
Larry Dighera
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Report-China-To-Start-Electric-Airplane-Production223133-1.html
Report: China To Start Electric Airplane Production
By Mary Grady | November 20, 2014
Two copies of the Rui Xiang RX1E two-seat electric-powered airplane flew at the
China Airshow, held last...
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Skunky BP AvGas ??... Another Splat into Homes. by
[email protected]
"According to federal aviation records, the one that went down near Midway was manufactured 50 years ago in 1964.
Other Twin Commanders owned and operated by Central Airways have crashed prior to Tuesday's accident at Midway. A plane crashed in 2010 at Don Scott Airport in Columbus, Ohio, the same...
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Canadian Team Claims $250,000 Prize for Human-Powered Helicopter by
Larry Dighera
"With the application of passion and persistence and innovative,
creative thinking, you can really take on any challenge."
-- Cameron Robertson
Canadian Team Claims $250,000 Prize for Human-Powered Helicopter
http://www.wired.com/2013/07/human-powered-helicopter-prize/
BY JASON...
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