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January 09, 2015

Thirteen Aboard New Zealand Skydiving Plane Bail Out And Survive

Aircraft Suffered Engine Failure And Went Down In A Lake

When a skydiving plane carrying 13 people suffered an engine failure during a flight Wednesday, those on board did what skydivers do ... they jumped.

Jet Kit Company Looking For A New Owner

The developers of the prototype Viperjet kit airplane have put the business up for sale. The offering is for the entire Viperjet MKII program, which includes Manual & Electronic Drawings; Solid Works Designs; Photographic Documentation; Flight Data; Over 200 molds for parts manufacturing ; Jigs & fixtures; and a specialized parts inventory.

Academy of Model Aeronautics Opposes Legislation to Restrict Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use in New York City

Yesterday, the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) sent letters to the New York City Council opposing proposed legislation to restrict unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flights in New York City. At least one of the bills under consideration would completely ground the educational hobby of flying model aircraft within the city.