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  2. Heli-logging - Wikipedia

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    Tandem-rotor helicopter lifting a log Helicopter pruning. Heli-logging, or helicopter logging, is a method of logging that uses helicopters to remove cut trees from forests by lifting them on cables attached to a helicopter. [1]

  3. Ground stop - Wikipedia

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    The ground stop was lifted on September 13, when departures from airports within the US also resumed. This was the first ever closure of this magnitude. [5] [6] In January 2014, Nav Canada issued a ground stop for Toronto Pearson due to cold weather. The airport authority said the extreme cold was causing "equipment freezing and safety issues ...

  4. Lawnchair Larry flight - Wikipedia

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    The aircraft rose to an altitude of about 16,000 feet (4,900 m), drifted from the point of liftoff in San Pedro, California, and entered controlled airspace near Long Beach Airport. During the final descent, the aircraft became entangled in power lines, but Walters was able to climb down safely.

  5. Cox Models - Wikipedia

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    Cox's first contribution to that growing hobby was a cast aluminum midget racer powered by a .09 and .15 engine by Cameron Brothers of Chino, California. Cox Manufacturing enjoyed a large postwar growth due in part to its production of miniature model internal combustion engines and control line model aircraft , finally moving to a new factory ...

  6. Horizon Hobby - Wikipedia

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    The Horizon Hobby logo. Horizon Hobby, LLC is an American multinational hobby-grade RC radio control (RC) model, model train manufacturer, and distributor. It was founded by Rick Stephens, Janet Ottmers, Debra Love, and Eric Meyers, [1] in July 1985, [2] and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. [3] Horizon Hobby products are sold in more than ...

  7. Ground lift plug - Wikipedia

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    A ground lift plug may refer to: . A cheater plug which interrupts the ground or earth connection in a power connection.; A ground lift device used for professional audio systems and electronic instrumentation to eliminate ground loop inconveniences and establish connection when only a two prong receptacle is available.

  8. William P. Hobby Airport - Wikipedia

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    As of December 2017, Houston Hobby is the fifth largest airport in Southwest's network. [5] Southwest opened its first international terminal at Houston Hobby, and began service from Houston Hobby to Mexico and Central and South America on October 15, 2015. [6] The William P. Hobby Airport covers 1,304 acres (528 ha), and has three runways.

  9. Category:Vertical lift bridges in California - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Vertical lift bridges in California" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.