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  1. Boeing press release. by gilgsn · · Score: 1 · on X-37B Robotic Space Plane Returns To Earth

    Here's the Boeing press release: http://planenews.com/archives/16096

  2. Gyroplanes today. by gilgsn · · Score: 0, Redundant · on Another Look at 1930's Cyclogyro Plane Design

    Today, they are called gyroplanes. These simple aircrafts are still used today, and a lot of fun to fly. You can build one for probably as low as $8k. Here is a great short movie about present time gyroplanes:

    http://planenews.com/modules.php?name=Video_Stream&page=watch&id=133

    Gil.

  3. This is so NASA, again. by Animats · · Score: 3, Interesting · on NASA Breakthrough For Solar Powered Aircraft

    Here we have a commercial project, done by a private company, and partially funded by the Japanese Ministry of Telecommunications. And there's NASA, taking the credit.

  4. Wrights, Dumont or Ader? by gilgsn · · Score: 1 · on Re-Building the Wright Flyer

    So, who was really the first? Looks like the Wrights came third... I put a poll here, cast your vote!