Altair UAV: RC aircraft for scientific research
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in cooperation with NASA and General Atomics Aeronautical Systesm Inc. is undertaking a series of atmospheric and oceanic research flights off the California coast using Altair. Altair is a high-altitude version of the Predator B, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), specifically designed for scientific and commercial research missions that require endurance, reliability and an increased payload capacity.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2005
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Hangar 9: Showtime 4D
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The assembling procedure of ShowTime 4D, a new model plane manufactured by Hangar 9 is presented considering the details on assembling of wings, power system, engine installation, and landing gear. The model priced at $260 features a wingspan of 66 inches, wing area of 900 square inches, and requires an engine of .61 to 1.00 2-stroke or .91 to 1.10 4-stroke.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2005
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