In the 1990s, NASA scientists got an unexpected surprise. While scanning the cosmos for high-energy gamma radiation bursts from supernovas and black holes, they stumbled upon a curious finding.

Jason McQuiston of Boardman flies his Extreme Flight Laser radio-controlled airplane Saturday at the fun fly in Shaker Woods. His son, Andrew, 14, also is a member of the model aircraft club.

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