Festo SmartBird mimics flight of birds …

In Aviation by Steve Sliwa

Here is the video that went around the various pilot and scientific blogs a couple of months ago. Festo has really done a great job with a flying bird. The advertising copy says: “SmartBird is an ultralight but powerful flight model with excellent aerodynamic qualities and extreme agility. With SmartBird, Festo has succeeded in deciphering the flight of birds – …

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Spring Break – 2011

In Visits, Family by Steve Sliwa

The Nordlunds and Capozzi’s join the Sliwa’s at their AZ house for Spring Break. In fact, Steve just ‘retired’ from Insitu a few days before, so this was great practice.

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Puppy Mission – April 2011

In Flights by Steve Sliwa

I use the TBM to pick up a new Bernese Mountain Dog puppy in La Grande, OR for the Clarks to bring home to White Salmon. Cali sure is cute, but look at the size of those paws. She will be big!