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Constructed from very light balsawood sheet and strip, boron filament, carbon fiber and a transparent covering of plastic film, these rubberband-powered planes can fly for up to 40 minutes at a time.

FLOAT: Inside the World of Competitive Rubberband-Powered Aircraft

A documentary about handmade “Indoor freeflight rubber-powered duration aircraft” is about to take off.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Video: Brisk Wind Tries to Help 747 Fly One Last Time

Without the weight of its engines, a 747 at the end of its career wants to fly one last time. Does she make it?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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In preparation for its flight to New York, Space Shuttle Enterprise is mounted to the top of the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft at Dulles Airport early Friday morning. (Photo by NASA/Bill Ingals)

Will Intrepid Love and Honor Space Shuttle Enterprise?

Our ups, downs and more downs in dealing with the Intrepid Museum, including aircraft abuse and putting profit over enthusiasm.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Delta executives, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and other local politicians take part in the ceremonial first dig for the 630-foot long bridge that will connect Terminals C and D.

Delta Breaks Ground on LaGuardia Airport Terminal Improvements

Delta Air Lines execs and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg this week put their shovels to the pavement as they began their redevelopment of LGA's Terminal C and D.
by Phil Derner Jr.
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Aviation Photography and Copyright Infringement: Taking a Stand

Pinterest recently modified their Terms of Service, reversing their "we can sell your pictures" policy. A small victory, but how far do photo abuses go in our world?
by Phil Derner Jr.
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