Money Matters: Losses and Gains Nov 10, 2009
The 22 fighter jets returned last week, along with the personnel who maintain the planes. Col. Jim Miller. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Whats the future hold for Kingsley Field? Nov 6, 2009
Dog Man wrote on Nov 5, 2009 8:44 PM:" This community needs Kingsley like we need air. I don't think it is going away anytime soon.....but like any military base, it's at the whim of our friends in DC. CloudDave...if you haven't heard, the F22 program has been killed by DC. No hope for these planes than costs too much and really didn't match the F15 dollar for dollar. The F15 may be around a lot longer than you think...like the good old B52. If Kingsley goes...this town will be in big touble.... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT LAND IN PB; THE CARS COME, TOO Nov 1, 2009
Shiny cars, fast planes and breezy weather combined to create a crowd-pleasing event Saturday at the Pine Bluff Municipal Airport ... Dr. Herman Ginger (right) and Eric Stertmann examine the control panel of one of the experimental airplanes Saturday morning during the fly-in and car show at the Pine Bluff Municipal Airport ... (Oliver) loves the planes and I like the cars. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
U can also watch the planes take off and land from the southern-most platform on marta ... But I love the idea of riding Marta (which I like doing too) and watching the planes take off from the platform ... Which reminds me I remember a LONG time ago on here, someone mentioned there was a place to park your car and watch the planes take off would anyone happen to recall that location. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
DARE Fair will show off planes, cars and bikes Aug 7, 2009
"We'll have some classic antiques and probably a couple warbirds," said Smith, a pilot himself who owns the 2600-foot grass strip where the planes will set down. For those who want to show cars, bikes or planes, the registration starts at 8 a.m. at Smith Field, 4 ... Trophies will be awarded for cars, bikes and planes. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Nothing ventured, nothing gained Aug 6, 2009
Our new store (hopefully stores) will combine traditional hobbies like model building and trains with games, radio control planes, helicopters, cars and trucks along with collectible gaming and plain old toys. Since nobody except us in a pretty different setting has used this exact mix of products (hobby and toys or hobby and gaming sometimes get mixed, but not usually all three) I am either a genius or an idiot. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
REPRESENTING HISTORY: Toy soldiers march to State Museum Aug. 8 Jul 30, 2009
Miniature tanks, planes, cannons and vehicles, as well as books and related items, will also be available for purchase from exhibitors. More military miniatures will be on display in the South Carolina Military Miniature Society's annual diorama. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Little shop of tools: Area man fills store with rare and unusual vintage tools Jul 27, 2009
Anvils, lathes, planes, draw shavers are popular items, Gayhart said. I don t think we ve ever sold a goose-wing ax, have we. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 12, 2009
What happens to ice falling from planes. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
American life Jul 10, 2009
Russia 'shot down its own planes. Four charged with US grave scam. (BBC News -- Americas)
Aviation art Jun 16, 2009
The store, which has been in Sheridan for six years, features prints of planes mostly World War II dogfight scenes many signed by the pilots who manned the original aircraft ... "It is really worldwide." On display, Reimard has signed prints by World War II heroes including the Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, Col. Fred Christensen and Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, who is tied for the U.S. record by shooting down 26 enemy planes. (Montana Standard, MT)
10 things to do this weekend Jun 5, 2009
United wants to take flight with 150 new planes, despite recession concerns. Corus hires B of A to avoid closure. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Boeing loses 25 orders for 787 plane May 8, 2009
The company did not disclose the customers that dropped orders for the 26 planes or the reasons why ... Only 18 planes were ordered in April compared to 58 orders taken last April, according to figures posted on the companys Web site ... Boeing said it delivered 39 planes in April, down slightly from 40 delivered during the same month in 2008. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Antebeullum homes in Washington, Ga. Apr 18, 2009
A red-brick and white-columned Greek Revival home from 1869 catches the attention of drivers along U.S. 78 about 5 miles from downtown Washington and likely those landing in small planes at the airport across the street. The site, which was part of a 3,000-acre plantation, features three homes and other structures used by the Callaway family, including the original barn, a smokehouse, a log cabin and a pigeon house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Should overweight passengers pay extra to fly? Apr 17, 2009
Make planes with larger seats to accommodate overweight passengers ... Full planes on Friday are a pain ... I think a fat tax on fatty s on airplanes is a move in the right direction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters on display, hosted by Magic Valley Aeromodelers of Twin Falls and the Snake River Flyers of Hazelton, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Center Court at Magic Valley Mall. Club members available to answer questions about the airplanes and the clubs ... Radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters on display, hosted by Magic Valley Aeromodelers of Twin Falls and the Snake River Flyers of Hazelton, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Center Court at Magic Valley Mall. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Green Light AIG Bonuses Mar 24, 2009
(300 sec.) Syntroleum's CEO Jack Holmes explains the company's revolutionary technology, latest deal news and future plans to power planes using poultry. CEO Spotlight: Riding The Green Wave (247 sec.) Companies like Wal-Mart are buying green energy, says Finavera Renewables CEO Jason Bak. (Forbes -- Business)
Our views: Build the tanker Mar 19, 2009
Operating flying gas stations to refuel fighters, bombers and cargo planes to support U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and the far corners of the globe ... Northrop Grumman won the $35 billion tanker contract last year when the Air Force selected it to build 179 tankers with European partner Airbus, a contract that could eventually reach $100 billion to replace all 600 planes. (Florida Today)
Short train trip is quaint, fun Feb 27, 2009
As travelers we re accustomed to being herded into cramped airplanes or fighting traffic to get to our destinations ... WWII buffs may want to visit in early October, during Currahee Military Weekend, to see displays of military memorabilia, vintage cars and planes, a USO mobile canteen and battle re-enactments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Please Play With the Toys Feb 19, 2009
com universe offers boys a hangar in which they can store and learn more about their toy airplanes after they purchase them in the real world ... The company creates custom boats and planes for those who want model-sized representations of their private jets or party yachts. (Fox News)
FAA, NTSB feud over icing safety for turboprops Feb 19, 2009
The National Transportation Safety Board blamed the crash in part on ice accumulated on the plane's wings and recommended in 1996 that testing requirements for flight certification of all turboprop planes be adjusted to include the specific kind of icing conditions in the Roselawn crash. Further, the board said, once the testing requirements were in place, turboprop planes already in use should be retested and, if they failed the new requirements, redesigned ... The planes are commonly used by... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Delta faces Wi-Fi service lawsuit Feb 19, 2009
Delta started rolling out its Wi-Fi service in December, launching the service on six planes with plans to gradually add service to more aircraft. Delta uses Itasca, Ill. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fewer F-22s needed; Cobb plant in jeopardy Feb 18, 2009
WASHINGTON A top Air Force official said Tuesday that the service is cutting back on plans to buy more F-22 Raptor fighter jets, a move that means the production line where Lockheed Martin makes the expensive planes could be a step closer to closing. The Air Force is under contract to buy at least 183 F-22s from Lockheed and has said it would like 381. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Andrew Tate Some would say that watching Pele, Don Bradman, Tiger Woods or even James Hird in full flight is the highest form of art. Read more Feb 7, 2009
An animal rights group gets help from Ashley Judd to try and stop Alaska killing wolves and bears from planes. No doubting the show is a hit with the men consulting reverentially around the sleek Bugattis. (The Age, Australia)
