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science18 days ago

Sun Shadow in Focus: A Plane Silhouette Crosses the Sun for a Rare APOD Moment

APOD's 2026-09-22 image, shot in Prasek, Czech Republic, captures a precisely timed airplane passing in front of the Sun, creating a rare triply aligned moment that could be mistaken for sunspots or the ISS. The photographer, Petr Horalek, notes the odds of such a coincidence are about 30 million to 1, and the shot was planned with sub-second timing. The piece also mentions APOD's site move from apod.nasa.gov to science.nasa.gov/apod.

via NASA (.gov)|
#airplane#apod#astronomy
Gunfire at Hillsboro party erupts at Boeing 727-turned home in Oregon woods
usnews6 months ago

Gunfire at Hillsboro party erupts at Boeing 727-turned home in Oregon woods

Two minors were injured and two teens detained after gunshots rang out during a wild party at a home built from a retired Boeing 727 in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. The event drew more than 200 teens; owner Bruce Campbell, who rents the plane-turned-home for events and bans alcohol and guns, said the gathering disrupted a longtime effort to share the quirky property, which neighbors have described as both a local draw and a nuisance. The victims are expected to survive and police are investigating.

via New York Post|
#airplane#hillsboro#oregon
Off-duty Pilot Pleads Guilty to Attempted Engine Sabotage on Alaska Flight
world1 year ago

Off-duty Pilot Pleads Guilty to Attempted Engine Sabotage on Alaska Flight

A former off-duty pilot pleaded guilty to attempting to crash an Alaska Airlines jet by trying to shut off its engines mid-flight, after revealing he had taken psychedelic mushrooms and was struggling with depression. The incident, which lasted about 90 seconds and involved him resisting and trying to reach the emergency exit, resulted in his sentencing to jail, probation, community service, and restitution. He also founded a non-profit for pilot health and will be assessed for drug use.

via BBC|
#airplane#criminal#flight-diversion
Jim Abrahams, Comedy Maestro of 'Airplane!' and More, Passes at 80
entertainment1 year ago

Jim Abrahams, Comedy Maestro of 'Airplane!' and More, Passes at 80

Jim Abrahams, the comedic legend known for creating iconic films like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun" series, has died at the age of 80 from natural causes at his home in Santa Monica. Abrahams, who collaborated with the Zucker brothers, also directed "Big Business" and co-wrote "Hot Shots!" His work in comedy left a significant impact on the film industry, with "Airplane!" becoming one of the top-grossing comedies of its time.

via PennLive|
#airplane#comedy#entertainment