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https://business-review.eu/featured/lufthansa-pilot-strike-leads-to-flight-cancellations-on-otopeni-airport-72051 | 2024-02-28T03:30:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00306.warc.gz | 0.958433 | 227 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__85719846 | en | Six flights were cancelled on Tuesday on Otopeni Airport as a result of the Lufthansa pilot strike, according to economica.net.
The Lufthansa strike has been expanded to include a one-day walkout Tuesday involving the German carrier’s long-haul fleet as pilots raise the pressure on management.
Four outbound flights (from Bucharest to Frankfurt and to Munich) and two inbound (to Otopeni from German airports) were cancelled on Tuesday morning.
Lufthansa offers passengers the possibility of being reimbursed for their airplane tickets or rerouting their flights.
The Romanian Foreign Ministry warns Romanian citizens that are currently in Germany or planning a trip there that the German Pilot Association will hold a strike from Monday, 1 pm, to Tuesday, midnight.
The strike will affect Lufthansa airlines, but not Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Swiss and Air Doolomites which will be able to perform according to their own flight schedules.
The strike is estimated to impact 200,000 travelers, according to Daily Mail. | aerospace |
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http://www.macb.com/index.php/macb-employees-participate-in-2018-air-force-marathon/ | 2018-10-20T16:48:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583513009.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20181020163619-20181020185119-00023.warc.gz | 0.881394 | 349 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__245425003 | en | MacB in the News
MacB Employees Participate in 2018 Air Force Marathon
More than 100 employees, family members, and volunteers from MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), an Alion company, participated in the 22nd Annual Air Force Marathon on the weekend of September 14-15 in Dayton, Ohio. Over 15,000 runners, walkers, and spectators from all 50 states, and 10 foreign countries, took part in four main races including the 26.2 mile marathon, a half marathon, 10K race, and a 5K race sponsored by Wright State University.
The full marathon navigated through historical places on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base including the National Museum, the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Force Material Command Headquarters, the Wright-Patterson AFB Flight Line, Huffman Prairie Flying Field and the Wright Brothers Memorial Monument.
MacB employees have participated in every Air Force Marathon since the program’s inception in 1997. In fact, service and community involvement are engrained into the company’s culture with active fundraising and charitable events, philanthropic donations/scholarships, volunteer work, and company-sponsored mentoring programs.
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http://www.janesairport360.com/article/11115/canada-pioneers-eor-implementation | 2019-06-25T09:50:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999817.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625092324-20190625114324-00476.warc.gz | 0.912991 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__1066391 | en | The Established on RNP-AR (EoR) separation standard laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) was introduced for the first time in November, by Nav Canada at Calgary International Airport.
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With EoR, aircraft cleared on RNP-AR approach procedures to parallel runways will be able to land safely simultaneously without requiring a separation minimum of 1,000 ft vertical or 3 n miles lateral, as required by previous standards.
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http://abriefencounter.blogspot.com/2008/09/from-ananova.html | 2018-07-21T01:49:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592150.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721012433-20180721032433-00108.warc.gz | 0.986075 | 237 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__192383150 | en | A Chinese airport shocked passengers and flight crew - by sending 30 workers to push a faulty plane off a runway.
It took them nearly two hours to push the CRJ7 plane, with 69 passengers and seven-strong crew on board, less than half a mile to a side lane.
"Thank God, it was only a 20 tonne medium-sized airplane. If it had been a big plane, it would have knocked us out," said one man, who said he had never experienced anything like it in ten years working at the airport.
Airport officials explained that plane's front hydraulic system was faulty and meant it could not be attached to a tow truck.
It happened at Zhengzhou airport where the flight from Guilin had a rocky landing because of the mechanical failure.
"Luckily the airplane was able to brake on time and all the passengers are safe," a spokesman told Henan Business Daily..
Crew and passengers watched in amazement as several vehicles arrived with sirens blaring, and 30 people jumped off the trucks and started to push the airplane.
The plane is still parked in the side lane, waiting for technicians to fix the problem. | aerospace |
https://training-press.com/?p=8356 | 2022-08-20T00:17:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573849.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819222115-20220820012115-00396.warc.gz | 0.936837 | 587 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__168540947 | en | # Other countries : Based on its strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, Togo-based Pan-African company ASCII Airlines wants to launch an aviation academy. Purpose: To meet a strong demand for professionals in the African air transport sector. And he is not alone.
And it is the entire continent that lacks training centers in the aviation trade to meet the current and future needs of the sector. And to address this shortfall, the airline ASCII Airlines wants to open an aviation academy in Lome, Togo’s capital, to train pilots, technicians and cabin crew members for its fleet and mainland companies.
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In this regard, ASCII wants to rely on its partner Ethiopian Airlines, which holds 40% of its capital and has the necessary skills. The first African airline, the Ethiopian flag, has an important aviation academy. The Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy, built in the 1950s, has a capacity of 4,000 seats per year. Approved by ICAO, IATA and EASA, this world-class aviation training center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and provides a full range of aviation training.
ASCII is relying on this aviation academy to become a true aviation hub in the West African sub-region, where it is the leader today. The airline connects Togo’s capital with 24 other African capitals.
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At the continental level, especially after building an extensive network in West, Central and South Africa, Asky now wants to diversify its offer to capture parts of aviation and aviation maintenance training services.
But it is not the only organization in West Africa with such ambitions. Ghana announced the upcoming launch of aircraft maintenance and repair training last April. Aerojet Aviation Training Academy is expected to be the main aircraft maintenance and repair training school in Ghana and West Africa.
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Senegal Air wants to turn Blaise Diagone de Dias International Airport (AIBD) into a real airport by launching 15 flagship projects, including an aviation maintenance center, as well as providing services to Senegal and West African companies. International Academy of Aviation Professionals which will train student pilots and technicians.
According to the development estimates of Africa’s aviation sector, there is room for everyone. Indeed, according to estimates by American manufacturer Boeing, the African continent will need 1,030 new aircraft over the period 2020-2040 to meet the growing demand of the continental air sector. And to support this growth in the African fleet, airlines on the continent will need 63,000 professionals, including 19,000 pilots, 20,000 technicians and 24,000 cabin crew members. | aerospace |
https://www.browardadvisory.org/save-89-on-cheap-flights-airline-tickets.html | 2019-11-14T21:09:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668539.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114205415-20191114233415-00495.warc.gz | 0.950156 | 592 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__156054142 | en | When an airline makes a mistake or affords a fantastic sale, Scott finds it and emails you with directions on easy methods to ebook. Effectively, don’t fret as a result of now you may also find the proper deal even when you have to guide your final minute flights. There are not any restrictions on the variety of methods on which it can be put in – which is a matter with a number of the different standard flight simulator video games. Maybe the flight is arriving from sunny Florida, however it’s coming THOUGH a hub in the middle of a type of storms. Many journey web sites allow a traveler to match air flights costs with completely different airways.
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However the flight simulator 2016 doesn’t cease right here, as you additionally get complete help for every kind of hardware. Your flights with digital pilot 3D 2016 are integrated to Google maps and it offers you alternative to visit any location from actual world air paths. It’s important for a traveler to guide their air flight ticket for Europe as soon as they come throughout a great deal on any air flight for any of European countries. Use Webjet’s American Deal Finder and browse through a huge range of flights to the United States and Canada. Some airlines demand in the fare guidelines that the ticket have to be modified immediately after the flight reservation has been modified.
The thought is that the individuals who reads this text will be capable of get most cost-effective flights than those who don’t. In case your schedule permits, wait until the last minute before purchasing an airlines tickets for reasonable flights. The cheap flights to Goa have played a significant role within the development of Goa tourism within the final decade. | aerospace |
http://forums.wwiionline.com/forums/profile/25466-n8r/ | 2019-09-15T05:27:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514570740.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20190915052433-20190915074433-00360.warc.gz | 0.984599 | 3,053 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__171851214 | en | The Douglas A-20 Havoc was a light-bomber, attack and night-fighter and one of the first American aircraft to serve in World War II. First built during the late-1930s, the majority of Havocs served with the Soviets, with the next biggest operator being the US Army Air Force (USAAF), followed by Great Britain. Other operators included Canada, France, Australia, South Africa, and the Netherlands. It also served in the postwar years with Brazil until the 1950s.1
It was also known as the DB-7 (Douglas Bomber 7) and as the Boston or Ranger to the British. It was said to be easy to fly with good handling characteristics during takeoff and landing. It represented an advance in flight control systems with light handling during high-speed flight, with no overbalance on small control inputs. The tricycle landing gear made takeoff, landing and ground handling very simple and pilots were able to fly it with a minimum of instructions. It also provided a stable gun platform for night-fighter missions. Handling with one engine out was also said to be very satisfactory, although the prototype crashed while simulating an engine-out procedure.2 It was very durable and was able to withstand extreme battle damage and found a role in every combat theater of the war. It was a "pilot's airplane".
Design work began in 1936 by Donald Douglas, Jack Northrop and Ed Heinemann as the Model 7A attack-bomber with a crew of two, a top speed of 250 mph, and a gross weight of 9,500 lbs. It was powered by two 450 hp Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior engines, but conditions were changing rapidly in 1937, due to events in the Chinese and Spanish wars. Looking to replace their Curtiss A-12s and Northrop A-17s, the US Army Air Corps (USAAC) issued the following requirements
• 1,200 mile range.
• 1,200 lb bomb load.
• Operating speed in excess of 200 mph.
The 7A would have been obsolete upon delivery and it was revised. The new design would have a three man crew and power was increased with two 1,100 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830C Twin Waspengines. The observer’s compartment was eliminated and the bomb bay enlarged. The fuselage was narrowed and permitted no physical contact between the crew members. The aircraft was unique in that it could be built with two different nose configurations as an attack or bomber version. The attack version had a solid nose designed to carry six 0.30 calibermachine guns with two 0.50 calibermachine guns in the nose. The bomber version nose was glazed and allowed space for a bombardier and bomb site which replaced the machine guns. The new design was given the Douglas designation Model 7B
The new design was submitted to the USAAC for a competition to compete against the Bell Model 9, the Stearman X-100, Martin Model 167F and the North American NA-40. All designs were promising and all were asked to build prototypes for evaluation. Bell was the only company that declined. The Douglas prototype made its inaugural flight on October 26, 1938 and proved to be a success from the start. (The Martin 167 would develop into the Martin Maryland and the North American NA-40 would develop into the (NA-62) B-25 Mitchell.)
The first recipient for the Havoc was the French government who ordered 100 DB-7s on February 15, 1939. The order proceeded despite an accident when a French observer was aboard and the DB-7B prototype crashed during an engine-out procedure on January 23, 1939. When the American press discovered there was a French citizen on board, a major protest ensued from American isolationists (the US Government was also trying to appear neutral to Germany), but the order was allowed to continue despite the controversy. The French order was followed by a USAAC order on August 17, 1939. After World War II started, the French ordered additional aircraft for a total of 270 aircraft, and the British ordered 150 DB-7Bs on April 17, 1940. The British order was later increased to 300 on May 10th. After the collapse of France on July 26th, 200 French aircraft were diverted to England. These aircraft were designated by the British as Boston Is
Walter and Siegfried Günter based their design on the He 70 'blitz' current at the time. Because, as a military aircraft capable of carrying a bomb load, the payload weight would be far greater so the overall size of the aircraft had to be increased. as did the engines powering the aircraft. The first He 111 was to fly in February 1935, and with a few modifications a number of He 111A's were constructed which at the time it was considered that the aircraft performed exceptionally well. But by 1936, it was considered that the He 111 was under powered and those aircraft that had been constructed were sold to China. Heinkel swapped the twin 600hp BMW engines for the far more powerful 1,000hp Daimler-Benz DB600A engines for the next variant the He 111B. Not only would the additional power be more suited to a bomber, but it also increased the top speed to 225 mph. A number of changes took place from 1937, mostly in trying to get the power unit correct. In fact, the number of variants of the Heinkel He 111 reads like a book index.
The variants came, and went using the letters of the alphabet, and a number of experimental or temporary versions were given the letter "V". These variants, were not necessary in alphabetical order, although by looking at the variant listing, it was very close, but the variant used in the battle of Britain was the He 111H. But the variant that laid the foundations to this was in fact the He 111P. Up until the "P" version, the nose of the aircraft was round, but all metal and the pilots cockpit stepped almost Dakota fashion. It was with the "P" that the nose took on the popular look as we know the He 111 to be with its all glazed nose that housed the nose gunner and above him the pilot and the observer. The He 111P was in production in late 1938 and within two months was supplied to KG157 and was used extensively in the build up to the Polish campaign and continued service well into 1940.
The He 111H entered service with the Luftwaffe just prior to the invasion of Poland and made up a total of 810 He 111's of differing variants when war was declared in September 1939 comprising 400 He 111H, 349 He 111P, 40 He 111E and 21 He 111J. Of these it is believed that nearly 100 aircraft had been declared unserviceable which in effect the total Heinkel He 111 strength was only just over 700 aircraft. Those that took part in the Polish campaign claimed many successful missions, and construction was far greater than losses meant that the build up of the He 111 meant that in future campaigns the Heinkel bomber force would be one of great strength. Where there were seven Kampfgeschwadern operating He 111 bombers in Poland, only three operated during the Norwegian campaign, mainly due to the fact that there were no suitable airfields in Norway at the time. It was a formation of 100 He 111 bombers that attacked Rotterdam on May 14th 1940.
By the time that the Battle of Britain had commenced, nearly all bombing missions were carried out by the Heinkel He 111H (and the Dornier 17Z.) most of the other variants had disappeared although records show that one of the Heinkels shot down over Middle Wallop as late as August 14th 1940 was in fact a He 111P which only shows that older variants were still being used in raids against Britain. The Heinkel He 111H variant itself also had a number of supplementary variants being designated by a number following the variant designation. These were He 111H-1, He 111H-2, He 111H-3 and He 111-4. The modifications were mainly in the power unit used, although a few other modifications were made. The original He 111H-1 based on the He 111P used Junkers Jumo 211 engines, an improved Jumo 211A-3 engine was put into the He 111H-2, the He 111H-3 used a Jumo 211D-1 engine and was equipped with a forward firing 20mm cannon and used as an anti-shipping strike aircraft. later models of the He 111H-4 used Jumo 211F-1 engines. The Junkers Jumo 211F-1 engine that produced 1350 hp each replaced the older 211D-1 engine that only produced 1100 hp and was used continuously until the Jumo 213 was introduced on the He 111H-23 much later in the war.
One of the most common variants used was the He 111H-5. The modification here was that additional fuel tanks were installed where the wing bomb cells were, and this extended the normal range of the aircraft to 1,212 miles (1950 Km). Two external bomb racks were fitted with each one capable of holding a 2,205lb (1000kg) bomb. The all up weight of the He 111H-5 was now increased to 30,985 lbs (14055kg) and obviously was to slow the aircraft when under a full load, but these aircraft were filled to capacity during the night raids on London during the 'Blitz" and caused devastating results.
The next variant was the He 111H-6, and although not used during the Battle of Britain, it was used in great numbers in bombing raids on London and all major British cities from early 1941. This variant as well as the He 111H-5 and other German bombers continued night attacks on British targets to which Britain really had no answer. The He 111H-6, equipped to carry torpedoes, although it was mostly used in normal bombing missions, was used as a shipping strike aircraft from Bardufoss and Banak in Norway against shipping convoys plying the North Cape route from mid-june 1942 onwards with great success.
As the later models of bomber was introduced by such aircraft as the He 177 and Do 217 the role of the He 111 was becoming outdated and the aircraft was reverted to the role of a transport although later variants of the He 111 still continued to serve in the Middle East and along the Eastern Front in a bomber role. It was during the move on Stalingrad between November 1942 and February 1943 that in the role of a supply aircraft flying in food and ammunition to the German 6th Army that under the extreme cold conditions the Luftwaffe was to lose a total of 170 He 111 bombers of different variants. This was to place an additional strain on other bombers and pilots, and on the Luftwaffe itself, as it meant pulling other aircraft away from important duties, or ceasing supply operations at Stalingrad, the latter was really out of the question.
In 1944, Germany had developed the V-1 flying-bomb. These early versions were launched from aircraft and not rocket launchers as they were later in the war. The idea was for an aircraft to carry the V-1 at extreme low level to avoid detection from British radar, then as they approached the British coast they would sharply increase their altitude to about 1,500ft (450m) before releasing the V-1, then generally using cloud cover or low level flying to make good their escape back to their bases. The aircraft chosen to carry out this task was the He 111H. A number of these including the He 111H-6, the He 111H-16, the He 111H-21 and the He 111H-22, were modified to carry the new projectile which actually was a Fieseler Fi 103 flying bomb, but known as the V-1. All these aircraft, after modification became the He 111H-22. They were delivered to III/KG3 that was based in the Netherlands, and for the next six or seven weeks it has been reported that the He 111H-22 carried and launched over 300 V-1 rockets against London, 100 against Portsmouth and Southampton and 20-30 against Bristol. The use of the He 111H-22 and the V-1 rocket was such a success, that over 100 He 111H aircraft were modified to He 111H-22 standards and delivered to KG53 for the sole purpose of launching the V-1 at British targets.
But the success was no where near the great height achieved on the initial missions. In the next six months, only 20% of 1,200 V-1 rockets reached their intended targets, many of then falling and exploding in empty fields or in out of the way suburbs, and some eighty He 111H-22 aircraft were destroyed either by the RAF or by AA gunfire. Later, the rockets were launched from specially constructed launch pads.
One of the great success stories of the He 111 comes from the Soviet airfield of Potavia on June 21/22 1944 where, after the bombing of Berlin by B17s and their P-51 escorts the U.S were using the airfield at Potavia. The Luftwaffe sent a formation of He 111 bombers to make a surprise attack on the airfield. Some forty-five B17 bombers and 15-20 P-51 fighters were destroyed. Through German eyes, a glittering finale to the workhorse of the Luftwaffe. An aircraft that could take a lot of punishment and still be able to fly, possibly one of the reasons that so many damaged He 111 bombers made it back to their base. An aircraft that took on many roles, not all of them successful, but it was against London in 1940 to 1942 that the bomber will best be remembered.
HEINKELL HE111 SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Long Range Medium Bomber/Night Bomber/Glider Tug
Power Plant: 2 x Junkers Jumo 211F-1 1350 hp engines
Fuel Capacity: 765 gallons
Laden weight 30,864 lbs (14000kg)
Armament1 x 20mm MG FF Cannon
1 x 13mm MG 131 Machine Gun
7 x 7.92mm MG 15 and/or MG 81 Machine Guns
1 x 4,409 lb bomb (carried externally) and
1 x 1,102 lb bomb (carried internally) or
8 x 551lb bombs (all carried internally)
Wingspan74ft 1¾in (22.60m)
Length53ft 9½in (16.40m)
Height13ft 1¼in (4.00m)
Wing Area931.1 sq ft (86.50 m²)
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https://sealevel.nasa.gov/faq/15/ive-heard-i-wont-be-able-to-access-data-that-i-used-to-download-through-ftp-what-happened/ | 2022-11-29T00:04:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710684.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128235805-20221129025805-00594.warc.gz | 0.834917 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__143158872 | en | NASA changed the file transfer protocol, a system for browsing and retrieving data, now in use on the NASA Sea Level Portal. (For example, this applies to those who want to access global mean sea level data on this page.) The agency retired the current FTP service, available on PO.DAAC, on June 3, 2019, and is recommending that users switch to authenticated HTTPS. This will require creating a NASA Earthdata login profile. For help with HTTPS: https://podaac-tools.jpl.nasa.gov/drive/.
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https://studyinginswitzerland.com/how-to-become-a-pilot-a-step-by-step-guide/ | 2024-04-20T07:39:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00478.warc.gz | 0.947118 | 1,614 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__73204472 | en | If you’ve ever wanted to soar through the sky, feeling the freedom and adventure of being a pilot, now is your chance. Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a pilot? How would you like to be in control of a powerful aircraft?
Becoming a pilot is a rewarding experience that offers many benefits. In this article, we will discuss what is required to become a professional pilot and the steps necessary to achieve your goal. So, read on!
What Is a Pilot?
A pilot is someone who commands, navigates, and flies an aircraft. Pilots are responsible for the safety of the plane and its passengers and the safe navigation of airspace. Pilots must be skilled in handling a variety of aircraft and have knowledge of aviation regulations and procedures. They must also be able to make quick decisions in case of emergency or sudden weather changes.
Piloting an aircraft is an exciting job that requires a high level of skill and precision. The most commonly known pilots are airline pilots, but there are many other types, such as cargo pilots, private pilots, military pilots, air ambulance pilots, aerial photographers, and test pilots. All types require extensive training, which includes theoretical knowledge and practical flying experience.
Becoming a pilot involves dedication and hard work but can be extremely rewarding for those who have a passion for aviation. It takes years of study and physical training to obtain the necessary qualifications, but if you reach your goal, you will enjoy one of the most thrilling jobs in the world!
Being a pilot is an amazing journey that can take you to some of the most beautiful places on the planet. With hard work and dedication, anyone can become a qualified pilot and gain the satisfaction of mastering the sky. Now, let’s explore the incredible benefits of becoming a pilot!
Benefits of becoming a pilot
Becoming a pilot offers numerous benefits, both personally and professionally. Here are some of the most notable advantages of pursuing a career in aviation:
Unique career choice: Being a pilot is an exciting and fulfilling career that is different from most traditional jobs. It offers a chance to travel, work in a dynamic environment, and constantly learn new skills.
Travel opportunities: Pilots often have the opportunity to visit different cities, countries, and continents. This allows them to explore new cultures, taste local cuisine, and experience the beauty of the world firsthand.
High earning potential: Pilots, particularly those working for commercial airlines or in the corporate sector, can earn a lucrative salary. The pay scale often increases with experience and the type of aircraft flown.
Job security: The aviation industry is continually growing, and the demand for pilots is expected to rise in the coming years. This means that qualified pilots are likely to enjoy good job security.
Flexible work schedule: Pilots typically work on a rotation basis, with a certain number of days on and then a number of days off. This can provide a more flexible work schedule than traditional 9-5 jobs.
Professional development: Aviation is a constantly evolving industry, and pilots are required to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. This means that you’ll be continually learning and growing professionally throughout your career.
Prestige and respect: Pilots are often held in high regard due to the level of skill and responsibility required for their job. This can lead to a sense of pride and accomplishment in one’s career.
Networking opportunities: Working as a pilot allows you to meet people from various backgrounds and industries, expanding your professional network and creating opportunities for future career advancement.
Personal growth: The challenges and experiences encountered in a pilot’s career can help develop important life skills such as leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and stress management.
Unique experiences: From witnessing breathtaking sunrises and sunsets to navigating through challenging weather conditions, pilots enjoy unique experiences that few other professions can offer.
Overall, becoming a pilot offers a rewarding and exciting career path with numerous benefits. It can lead to personal and professional growth, financial stability, and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Requirements for Becoming a Pilot
The requirements for becoming a pilot can vary depending on the country, type of license, and specific aviation sector you are interested in. However, there are some general steps and prerequisites that apply to most aspiring pilots:
Minimum age: In most countries, you must be at least 17 years old to obtain a private pilot license (PPL) and at least 18 years old to obtain a commercial pilot license (CPL) or airline transport pilot license (ATPL).
Education: Although there isn’t a specific educational requirement to become a pilot, having a strong background in mathematics, physics, and English is beneficial. A high school diploma or equivalent is usually required, and some airlines may prefer candidates with a college degree.
Medical fitness: Pilots must meet specific medical standards to ensure they are physically and mentally fit to fly. In most countries, this involves obtaining a medical certificate from an aviation medical examiner. For private pilots, a Class 3 medical certificate is required, while commercial and airline transport pilots typically need a Class 1 or Class 2 certificate.
Ground school: Before you can start flying, you’ll need to complete ground school, which covers various aviation-related subjects such as aerodynamics, meteorology, navigation, and aviation regulations.
Flight training: After ground school, you’ll begin practical flight training with a certified flight instructor (CFI). The number of required flight hours varies depending on the license you are pursuing. For example, a PPL may require a minimum of 40 flight hours, while a CPL requires at least 250 hours.
Written exams: To obtain a pilot’s license, you’ll need to pass a written examination, which tests your knowledge of the subjects covered in ground school.
Flight tests: In addition to the written exam, you’ll need to pass a practical flight test, also known as a check ride, with an examiner. This test assesses your ability to safely and proficiently operate an aircraft.
License-specific requirements: Depending on the type of pilot license you’re pursuing, there may be additional requirements. For example, to obtain a CPL, you’ll need to complete instrument and multi-engine training, while an ATPL requires meeting minimum flight hour requirements and additional coursework.
Language proficiency: English is the international language of aviation, and pilots must demonstrate proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Continuous learning: Once you’ve obtained your pilot’s license, you’ll need to maintain your skills and knowledge through recurrent training, periodic flight reviews, and staying up-to-date on aviation regulations and procedures.
Keep in mind that the specific requirements and processes for becoming a pilot may vary depending on your location and the aviation authority that governs your region. Always consult with the appropriate regulatory body for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
The journey to becoming a pilot is both exciting and rewarding. It demands dedication, hard work, and a genuine passion for aviation. By following the steps outlined in this article – from obtaining your medical certificate, selecting the right flight school, earning the necessary licenses and ratings, to building flight experience – you can make your dream of soaring through the skies a reality.
Remember that the world of aviation is constantly evolving, and as a pilot, you will need to adapt to new technologies and regulations. It’s important to stay informed, network with other pilots, and continue learning throughout your career.
Ultimately, whether you aim to fly commercial airliners, charter flights, or simply enjoy recreational flying, your commitment to mastering the art of piloting will be the key to your success.
Keep your eyes on the horizon and prepare for takeoff; the sky is truly the limit for those who dare to conquer it. | aerospace |
https://www.mtsaviationmodels.com/products/skymarks-787-9-skr1005 | 2023-01-30T17:35:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499826.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130165437-20230130195437-00090.warc.gz | 0.913847 | 911 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__25001922 | en | MTS Aviation Models
SkyMarks 1:200 Etihad Boeing 787-9 SKR1005
SkyMarks Etihad F1 787-9 SKR1005 1:200 Scale
Comprising superior quality, solid, substantial injection molded plastic components with a simple snap-fit design that allows for easy assembly without the need for glue, this SkyMarks 1/200 Scale Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Registration A6-BLV - painted in its Formula 1 livery to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - measures approximately 12-3/8-inches long with a 12-1/8-inch wingspan and comes complete with a Display Stand. An accurate, true-to-scale reproduction of the actual aircraft, the model is great for collectors and features authentic, highly detailed graphics and markings. Having commenced service with the introduction of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in 2011 as a more fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly successor to the aging Boeing 767, as market demand for the Boeing 747 and 767 had begun to slow down, the innovative, twin engine, wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliner is currently offered in three different versions that can be configured to seat from 248 up to 336 passengers and is recognized by its prominently curved aerodynamic wings with raked back wingtips and chevrons on its engine nacelles. Technologically advanced with state-of-the-art avionics, electronics systems and an airframe that primarily comprises lightweight composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner can fly ultra-long-haul, non-stop, point-to-point routes up to 8,500 nautical miles where bigger aircraft cannot be accommodated or are financially justifiable, and offers improved cabin noise and oxygen levels, larger windows, and a very spacious interior design for maximum flying pleasure. Intended to replace the aging Boeing 767-300ER, the Boeing 787-9, which went into service in 2014, is a lengthened version of the launch version Boeing 787-8 with a higher maximum takeoff weight, and because of its increased range over the launch model, can fly 296 passengers to an even greater number of non-stop routes with exceptional efficiency.
Shipping, Returns + Local Pickup
Shipping, Returns + Local Pickup
At MTS, we strive to deliver you the lowest possible shipping cost while taking extra time to package your order to ensure a safe delivery. Each item is inspected carefully before shipping and delicately packaged to avoid any damage during the shipping process.
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If you would like to return or exchange an undamaged item, please contact MTS within 14 days of the shipping date at 937-320-1428 or email email@example.com to start the return process. Once your item is returned to us, it will be inspected to ensure it is returned to us in a salable condition in the complete original packaging. You will receive a full refund for the item purchased but the original shipping charges are non-refundable.
Local Pickup is available Monday thru Saturday 11am-4:30pm. All orders placed by 1pm will be available for same day pickup. An email will be sent to you when your order is ready for pickup. If you prefer to meet us curbside, please call MTS at 937-320-1428 upon your arrival to the shop. | aerospace |
https://www.ersc1.com/nocn-dpic | 2023-12-10T04:17:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101195.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210025335-20231210055335-00364.warc.gz | 0.939849 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__123270089 | en | Designated Person In Charge
This course is designed to provide selected personnel chosen within a company to be in charge and lead a work team to a Normally Unattended Installation or Satellite Platform.
Course Aim & Objectives
To give personnel the confidence and leadership tools to be able to lead a work group to help avoid, prepare and manage an emergency that may occur while isolated with a small team on an unmanned satellite.
Training focus is on team;
• Emergency Response Procedures
• Expectations in emergency
• The Command and Control process
• Satellite Evacuation Procedures
This course aims to prepare the Designated Person In Charge to take his team to a satellite and ensure their safety in the event of any type of incident that may occur whilst on the satellite facility.
The emphasis is on awareness that there is very little or no support for a small team on an isolated and unmanned installation, therefore leadership and knowledge of how to save the team with what little resources exist starts with the preparation and briefing of the team before departure from the primary facility.
Should emergency occur the DPIC needs to know the expectations of the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) back on the primary facility, and act and communicate effectively with the OIM to ensure his team are safe and that support is requested immediately. | aerospace |
https://oresundstartups.com/atlant-3d-nanosystems-secures-its-biggest-customer-nasa/ | 2024-02-23T21:44:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00437.warc.gz | 0.916115 | 548 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__166506181 | en | Founded in 2018, a cross-European deep-tech start-up, ATLANT 3D Nanosystems, has recently announced that NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration is its biggest customer.
The startup also announced its purchase made by NASA of ATLANT 3D Nanofabricator OG systems, the first-ever selective area direct-write atomic layer zero gravity Research & Development unit.
“ATLANT3DTM Technology is the first step towards establishing in-space manufacturing at Space Nanofactories. By using the combination of additive manufacturing and advanced microfabrication techniques, the same technology platform could potentially automatically manufacture macro and micro parts like microelectronics, sensors, energy devices enabling interplanetary exploration. We are on the path for this, and we look for partners who want to share our vision” – says CEO and Founder Dr. Maksym Plakhotnyuk.
With headquarters in Denmark, ATLANT 3D Nanosystems was founded by Dr. Makym Plakhotnyuk, Ivan Kundrata, and Prof. Dr. Julien Bachman to deliver state-of-the-art atomic layer 3D printing technology. It developed an atomic layer advanced manufacturing technology with a vision to reshape the future atom by atom. With a team of 15 highly experienced entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists, ATLANT 3D has managed to collaborate with several European universities such as SAS, DTU, FAU, TNO, SUPSI, and industrial partners such as Merck, ST Microelectronics, Prima Industrie, and SEMPA. The startup is also based in two locations in Europe, Copenhagen, and Erlangen. And as businesses strive for perfection in their respective industries, the tools they use become central to their success. To explore the transformative power of 3D scanning in depth, consider a visit to https://physicaldigital.com/services/3d-scanning/.
As per the press release, NASA will be using the ATLANT 3D system for micro and zero gravity experimental selective area thin films deposition for advanced applications. Furthermore, based on Nanofabricator, the company has successfully developed and launched a new product- Nanofabricator Lite, a compact microreactor selective area direct ALD machine that will withstand harsh conditions micro and zero gravity and deposit ALD quality films and patterns.
Presently, the start-up’s highly advanced and unique technology is available for labs on Earth and will soon be available in Orbit and will allow placing the machine in a controlled inert environment such as gloveboxes, thereby meeting the needs of material scientists innovators, and engineers. | aerospace |
https://www.coupe-icare.org/index.php?&_lang=GB&alias=infos-pilotes&_lang=GB | 2023-03-27T14:28:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948632.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327123514-20230327153514-00717.warc.gz | 0.917277 | 591 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__265244780 | en | Safety = respect for priorities. We are all concerned.
Flights will be interrupted by the Flight Director if necessary.
Before any flight, consult the "pilot information" and stick on your helmet the sticker "pilot information : OK!
From Tuesday 20 to Friday 23, the sites will be open to recreational pilots according to the program below.
If necessary and as an exception, the South take-off (D3) and the aerobatic box can be reserved on Friday from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm for the training of aerobatic pilots invited by the Organization.
All hang gliding and paragliding take offs are closed from 9am on Saturday and Sunday.
The airspace is reserved only for the presentations described in the framework of the air show.
In accordance with the decree of November 10, 2021, all teaching activities are forbidden on Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m.
All take-offs outside the official sites (D1-D5 and ULM, PA) are strictly prohibited.
On Friday, Saturday until 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. as well as on Sunday, until 9:00 a.m. recreational flights are allowed. Thank you for respecting the 150m safety zone around the hot air balloons.
It is forbidden to fly over take-offs, the public and inhabited areas.
All landings on the Plateau des Petites Roches are strictly forbidden to hang gliders and paragliders.
Hang gliders and paragliders must not penetrate the airspace reserved for microlights, PULMA and helicopters. For hang gliders, the "La Sapinière" take off will not be accessible and hang gliders are invited to take off from D3 (South take off).
ULM and PULMA must use exclusively their reserved fields (ULM, PA).
Disguised pilots are considered as priority.
Radio frequencies 144 to 146 MHz are forbidden. The FFVL frequency 143.9875 MHz is reserved for pilots in difficulty, general safety and rescue.
Helicopter rescue is signaled by sound alarms, banners deployed on the ground forming an "X" and also smoke bombs.
A paramotor cart and a pendulum will also "sweep" the area by emitting an audible signal.
The pilots will have to clear the airspace.
Recreational ultralight and paramotor pilots
Demonstration pilots: paragliding aerobatics, hang gliding parade, walking and flying with the tooth, paragliding constructor demonstration, mini gliding, group flying, paramotors and ultralights.
Registrations required on www.coupe-icare.org | aerospace |
https://www.flieger.news/tag/evtol/ | 2023-09-24T11:41:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506632.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924091344-20230924121344-00469.warc.gz | 0.940591 | 3,093 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__235026770 | en | The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for the safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis, paving the way for these innovative aircraft to take to the skies in Europe’s cities. “I am happy to release this Opinion to the European Commission, which is once again the first proposal on this topic to be issued worldwide. With this, we will achieve a harmonised regulatory framework to ensure the safe, sustainable, and secure introduction of VTOL operations,” said EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky. “This is the last piece of regulation required to enable the launch of VTOL and air taxi services for Innovative Air Mobility,” Ky added. “Once this has passed into law, individual manufacturers and operators will of course need to obtain all the required approvals from various authorities, but the framework rules for these operations will be complete.”
The Opinion introduces a comprehensive set of operational requirements for piloted electric air taxis, spanning the domains of operations, flight crew licensing, rules of the air and air traffic management. The proposed rules also establish criteria and processes for the certification and maintenance of drones. Once adopted, this Opinion will complement already existing EU regulations and guidance material for operations of unmanned aircraft, specifications for vertiport design, unmanned traffic management known in Europe as U-space, and the certification of VTOL-capable aircraft. Source: ‚EASA‚. More Information.
Leading provider of helicopter transportation plans to purchase 50 Lilium all-electric jets and provide Part 145 maintenance services in Florida and other U.S. and European markets. Bristow Group Inc., the leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, and Lilium N.V., developer of an electric vertical-takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, announced today a strategic partnership where Bristow will have the option to purchase 50 Lilium Jets in addition to providing maintenance services for the Lilium Jet’s launch network in Florida, and other future U.S and European markets. The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) outlines the collaboration between Bristow and Lilium on the development of a maintenance program to support the operation of the Lilium Jet, including the ramp-up of maintenance in support of the Lilium Jet’s entry into service (“EIS”) and post EIS services. The MOU also enables Bristow to become an authorized service provider for Lilium. The MOU further outlines how Lilium and Bristow may collaborate on the process for achieving the relevant regulatory approvals for operating the Lilium Jet in Florida and plans for Bristow to purchase 50 Lilium Jets. Lilium is among the first eVTOL companies to pair certified air carriers with infrastructure developers and support services, such as maintenance and repair and flight training. The addition of Bristow as a Part 145 maintenance provider marks significant progress for Lilium, adding another reputable partner to enable its regional air service in North America and Europe.
Daniel Wiegand, Co-Founder and CEO of Lilium, said, “The Bristow partnership builds on our existing partnerships with other best-in-class organizations. Like our other partners, Bristow is regarded as the best in their field. They are a leading maintenance provider with incredible operational experience. Lilium is committed to working together with the best aviation partners to enable a successful commercial entry for the Lilium Jet.” Bristow is the global leader in innovative and sustainable vertical aviation solutions to some of the world’s leading offshore energy companies. Bristow is actively transforming its business to embrace innovative and sustainable technology including eVTOL aircraft. “Leveraging our 70+ year legacy of innovative and sustainable vertical flight to partner with companies like Lilium to usher in a new era of vertical flight solutions is a cornerstone of Bristow’s future operational outlook,” said Christopher Bradshaw, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow. “Bristow has played a key role in successfully introducing several new VTOL platforms for the past 50+ years, so it is a natural evolution for us to take a leading role in the new and exciting Advanced Air Mobility market and lend our expertise to innovative and dynamic companies like Lilium. We are excited about the future of vertical lift and the important role Bristow and companies like Lilium will play together.” The proposed arrangement between Bristow and Lilium is subject to the parties finalizing commercial terms and entering into definitive agreements with respect thereto, and the satisfaction of certain conditions. Source: ‚Lilium / News Releases‚.
At the UP. Summit of June 13th, at the annual gathering of leaders in transportation innovation hosted by investment firm UP. Partners, urban air mobility (UAM) pioneer Volocopter announced that it has achieved another milestone to bring UAM to life: its fixed-winged passenger aircraft, the VoloConnect, completed its first flight in May 2022. This accomplishment makes Volocopter the only eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) developer in the Western hemisphere to have an entire fleet of distinct aircraft configurations undergoing flight tests.*
Volocopter’s third product solution, the VoloConnect, offers further and faster journeys than any other Volocopter aircraft to date, with a range of over 60 mi and flight speeds above 155 mph. The passenger plane’s extended range and higher payload will bring business travellers and commuters beyond the city centre on routes like Burbank to Huntington Beach in Los Angeles, CA. With the VoloCity and VoloConnect air taxi designs fulfilling demands for metropolitan flights and suburban connections in densely populated regions respectively, Volocopter is ready to serve a broader range of passengers’ flight needs. Moreover, the VoloConnect is targeting a 2026 entry into service, while the VoloCity is targeting a commercial launch in 2024. Read more.
“Lilium”, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has partnered with Honeywell and DENSO, who will co-develop and manufacture the Lilium Jet’s electric motor (e-motor) that will power the Lilium Jet’s engines. Honeywell is already developing the Lilium Jet’s avionics and flight control systems and invested in Lilium in 2021. A leader in aerospace technologies with over 100 years of experience, Honeywell also has an alliance with automotive giant DENSO to develop aerospace electric propulsion solutions. Through this collaboration, the Lilium Jet’s e-motor will benefit from Honeywell’s aerospace expertise as well as DENSO’s experience in high-quality volume production.
The Lilium e-motor is a proprietary, high-performance system, on which Lilium, DENSO and Honeywell teams have been working for nearly two years. It is expected to bring exceptional performance and reliability with zero operating emissions typically associated with commercial jet engines. An air-cooled design offers structural simplicity and ease of maintenance compared with traditional liquid cooling systems, and therefore has the potential to significantly reduce aircraft operating costs. The e-motor has its rotor and stator in a centrifugal or ‘radial’ configuration, compared to traditional axial designs. This lowers the component’s weight, manufacturing costs and susceptibility to foreign object damage. It also boasts industry-leading power density, with the first prototypes designed to extract over 100kW of power from a system weighing just over 4kg.
Yves Yemsi, Chief Operating Officer of Lilium said: “Lilium’s Procurement strategy is to engage with the technology providers with the most suitable expertise. We are already making great progress with Honeywell on its Honeywell Anthem integrated flight deck and flight control computers, and we are delighted to deepen our relationship by also partnering with Honeywell and DENSO on our e-motor. The collaboration with these two powerhouses takes us further along the path to revolutionizing regional air mobility.” Stéphane Fymat, vice president and general manager of Urban Air Mobility, Honeywell Aerospace said: “Honeywell has been at the forefront of innovation in aviation for a century, and we are proud to closely collaborate with DENSO and help usher in the age of electric flight. Lilium’s innovation, combined with our experience in aerospace, will help to bring about a cleaner, more sustainable ways for people to travel for centuries to come.” Koji Ishizuka, senior director of the Electric Sora-Mobi Business Promotion Department at DENSO, said: “DENSO’s focus is powering the shift to a green, safe and seamless mobility future for all. We’re grateful to work with Honeywell and Lilium on making air travel cleaner and more efficient, and in doing so, we have the opportunity to apply our electrification expertise to vehicles on land and in the sky.” Source: ‚Lilium‚.
Summary of findings
- German company Lilium is building an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) — the Lilium Jet. Its objective is for the Jet to fly up to 155 miles. But none of Lilium’s demonstrators have flown for more than three minutes even after seven years of work. eVTOL industry leader Joby Aviation Inc. has flown 150 miles on its current model.
- Many experts have raised serious doubts about the Jet’s ability to fly 155 miles. This is largely due to its configuration of 36 ducted fans (recently reduced to 30) that devour power during takeoff and landing (hovering), and leaves little power for actual flight.
- Against these criticisms, Lilium argued that battery consumption would be minimized as little time would be spent in hover (take off and landing). One engineer told us that Lilium underestimates the hover time that will be required by aviation regulators.
- Lilium promises its Jet has ready access to battery cells with energy density of 320-330 Wh/kg. One of the sources it relies on to show these batteries are within reach is Zenlabs Energy Inc. Zenlabs is a 34.8% Lilium-owned associated company whose CEO Sujeet Kumar was accused by General Motors of misrepresenting battery performance, while at his previous company Envia Systems.
- CEO Daniel Wiegand had no meaningful professional aerospace experience before starting Lilium in 2015. His alma mater, the Technical University of Munich, criticised the Lilium Jet’s concept. The university wanted no association with Lilium.
- Both Joby and Lilium hope aviation authorities will certify their eVTOLs for commercial flight in 2023. This means both firms must have sufficient test flights for certification credit to hit that target. Joby is closer to the mark with ~1,000 test flights under its belt. Lilium is likely to miss the 2023 target by miles. It has completed less than 50 test flights on its fourth and fifth (current) demonstrators. We believe the design of its Jet further complicates the certification process.
- We estimate that Lilium has about 18 months before its cash runs dry.
- Lilium announced in August 2021 that Brazilian airline Azul ordered 220 jets for $1bn. We believe the deal is more akin to a ‘marketing agreement’: Lilium offered cheap shares to Azul in exchange for the right to market an established company as a partner. Such stock-for-image deals rarely lead to real business.
- Around 177 million Lilium shares (~68% of the company’s total outstanding shares) worth ~$652m will be unlocked for sale today.
Overview of Lilium
Lilium NV was founded in 2015 to develop electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL).
The air-taxi startup has gone through five iterations of its eVTOL — the Lilium Jet — over the last seven years. Its end-goal is to commercialize the Jet in 2024, assuming all aviation regulatory hurdles are cleared, and provide regional air mobility services (ticket sales) and sell aircraft to corporations, cargo companies, and wealthy individuals.
The pitch to investors is for Lilium to transport more passengers with its differentiated technology, and over longer distances [Pg 5 of March 2021 investor presentation] than peers such as Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation. The Jet has an unconventional design with a propulsion system consisting of 36 wing flaps. These flaps serve as lifting and control surfaces and each contains a ducted electric fan — a design that emits less noise according to Lilium.
Lilium is one of many startups in the crowded and competitive electric aviation space (see below). The company went public after its reverse merger with SPAC Qell Acquisition Corp on 14 September 2021. Its market cap was ~$1bn as of 11 March 2022. Source: ‚Iceberg-research‘.
Found on the website of Netjets: At NetJets, we know that sustainability is not a trend for private aviation, but it’s future. In continued support of our sustainability goals, we are proud to announce our partnership with Lilium®, a Munich-based manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jets. In this partnership, NetJets has the right to purchase up to 150 Lilium jets for use in our shared ownership program and will provide operations support for Lilium’s upcoming Florida hub. Like NetJets, FlightSafety International is a Berkshire Hathaway company and will also partner to provide Crew training products and services that will support Lilium operations.
A forward-thinking partnership
As the eVTOL market grows, regional air mobility and private aviation sustainability are growing in tandem—a true reflection of our industry’s future. NetJets retains an industry-leading position by recognizing and investing in companies such as Lilium, which know the future of air travel must be sustainable to become commonplace. That is why our partnership includes operations support for Lilium in Florida because decisions at NetJets—the owner and operator of the world’s largest, most diverse private fleet—have a ripple effect, and our adoption speaks volumes.
Zero-emission travel to nearby destinations
Fly to a nearby getaway, visit a relative a few cities over, or make the most of your next day trip. Travelling on a Lilium jet means considerably less carbon impact than taking a gas-fueled car to the same destination, thanks to 100% electric power. And with eVTOL technology, helipad infrastructure becomes available, expanding access to departure and takeoff locations. Travel to your NetJets aircraft with ease, depart from and arrive in more convenient fixed-base operators (FBOs), and enjoy more time savings on short legs, all while reducing your environmental impact. Source: ‚Netjets‘. | aerospace |
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Focke Wulf Fw-190F-8: Eduard Aviation
Focke Wulf Fw-190F-8: Weekend Edition: 1:48 scale
Focke-Wulf radial engined fighter, ‘F’ variant based on the earlier A-8 and optimized for close support operations. Kit features fine engraved surface detail plus highly detailed airframe, cockpit, gun bays, wheel wells and undercarriage. Includes excellent twin-row engine with accessory section and separate cowling panels, separate rudder and ailerons, multi-part optional position canopy and external stores (choice of drop tank or SC 250 bombs, Mk 103 underwing cannon pods and Ps 2 racks). No photo-etch or masks. Decals and color painting reference for a single Luftwaffe aircraft: WNr 584592, ‘Yellow 14’, Neubiberg, Germany, May 1945 – includes spinner spiral and stencil data.
$23.951.000000 in Stock
Focke Wulf Fw-190 A-4: “JG1 Oesau”: Hasegawa
Focke Wulf Fw-190 A-4: “JG1 Oesau”: 1:48 scale
Detailed 1/48 scale model kit of the Focke-Wulf Fw190, a World War II single-seat, single-engine fighter of the German Luftwaffe. The Fw190 is generally considered by historians as one of the best fighters of its generation. Often called the “Butcher-bird” by Allied pilots, the 190 was a fighter aircraft that inspired both fear and respect by those who encountered it in combat. Originally developed by Kurt Tank to serve as backup for the highly successful Messerschmitt Bf109, the Focke-Wulf 190 quickly proved itself as a highly capable frontline fighter aircraft, and before long, thousands of Fw190s were fighting alongside Messerschmitt 109s over skies of Europe. Over 20,000 Focke-Wulf 190 of all variants were produced by Germany in the Second World War, and some of the Luftwaffe’s most successful fighter aces in World War II flew the Fw190. The A Series Fw190 was the original short-nose design, and the type was fitted with a variety of BMW radial engines and armed with four machine guns (two fuselage-mounted & two wing-root mounted) and two wing-mounted 20 mm cannons. The A-4 model Fw190 was equipped with the same engine (BMW 801 D-2 radial) and basic armament as the A-3, but with updated radio gear and under-wing bomb racks, which could be fitted with a variety of bombs, heavy cannons, and cameras for reconnaissance missions. This model kit features decal markings for Luftwaffe I./JG1 “OESAU” Maj. Hans Ehlers.
$45.991.000000 in Stock
Focke Wulf Fw-190 A-8: Hasegawa
Focke Wulf Fw-190 A-8 : 1:72 Scale
The Fw 190 A-8 was a powerful radial engine variant of the Focke Wulf fighter lineage. Generally speaking, the Fw-190A-8 carried four 20mm cannons in the wings and two machine guns in the engine cowling ahead of the pilots’ windscreen. It was used for bomber interception as well as air supremacy missions.
$19.991.000000 in Stock
Focke Wulf Fw-190A-6: Eduard Aviation
Focke Wulf Fw-190A-6: 1:48 scale
Beautifully detailed including full engine and gun bays; superbly restrained surface featuring crisp panel lines and very fine lines of recessed rivets where appropriate; engineered without plugs/inserts; wing cannon access hatch not split along wing root join; plenty of ordnance options including drop tank, bomb, W.Gr.21 mortars (rockets); long centreline rack for A-7 and later; includes colour photo-etched parts for harness and instrument panel, and masks for wheels and canopies; clever design of clear parts with separate sliding sections for open and closed canopies; attractive marking options; very high quality plastic; narrow sprue attachments; excellent instructions and packaging; plenty of spare parts!
Contains 163 plastic parts, photo-etched parts, painting masks and markings for:
- GEORG SCHOTT, 1./JG 1, Deelen AB, Netherlands, summer 1943
- HANS DORTENMANN, 2./JG 54 Grunherz, Eastern front, February 1944
- ANTON HACKL, III./JG 11, Oldenburg AB, Germany, March 1944
- JOSEF PRILLER, JG 26 Schlageter, Lille-Vandeville AB, France, 1943
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P-61 Black Widow: Revell/Monogram
P-61 Black Widow: 1:48 scale
This huge, black, night fighter airplane is complete with removable nose, radar and engine cowling and has detailed cockpits and rotating top turret. Includes flight crew.
Features: Detailed flight deck and exposable engine detail, waterslide decals.
- Markings for two aircraft.
- 130 parts in Black and Clear with raised panel lines.
- Detailed engines, cowlings with removable panels, landing gear, and wheel wells.
- Cockpit contains floor instrument panels, pilot seats and controls; full rear cockpit with navigator/radio operator’s positions.
- Detailed gun bay with 20mm cannon and flaps may be posed up or down.
- Optional external fuel tanks included for P-61B.
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Aichi M6A1 Seiran: Tamiya
Aichi M6A1 Seiran: 1:72 scale
Soon after the advent of aircraft and submarines during World War I, the combined operation of those two weapons were considered by many countries. However, it was only the Imperial Japanese Navy that would put it to military use. At the outbreak of the Pacific War, many large-sized submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy were equipped with catapults and small observation-type aircraft designed to attack Allied controlled harbors and to bomb the U.S. mainland. Acknowledging the success of former attacks by the Imperial Japanese Navy, it decided to plan a surprise attack mission on the Panama canal by a special submarine borne aircraft in the beginning of 1942. The aircraft chosen for this was the Aichi M6A1 Seiran. Which was designed exclusively for this one exceptional mission. In May 1942 the Aichi Aircraft Company received specifications to develop and produce a special attack bomber. At first, the use of the then new Suisei bomber with some modifications was proposed, but the conversion was found impractical because of the difficulty to have interchangeability of the major subassemblies. On November 1943, the first prototype made its maiden flight. Undergoing several improvements, the Aichi Aircraft Company received an order for limited production from the Navy in May 1944. The engine was a 12-cylinder liquid-cooled Atsuta 32, which was based on the German Daimler-Benz DB603. A 12.7mm, type-2 flexible mounted machine gun was equipped at the rear, and torpedo or a 250kg/800kg bomb could be carried. The Seiran was to be carried by the I-400 class submarine in the hanger tube of 4.2m in diameter and 30.5m in length. The hanger tube was capable of holding three Seirans. They were stored on catapult launching cars with armament for quick ejection after surfacing. To cope with the space limitation, the Seiran was designed to conserve space by folding the wings. The wings were pivoted on the main spar where it joined the fuselage. By rotating the leading edge downward, the wing could lie back flat against the fuselage. The outer portions of each stabilizer and elevator hinged at 90cm from the fuselage centerline and folded downward. Vertical clearance was obtained by folding the tip of the fin to the right. 28 Seirans including a Nanzan, its ground-take-off-and-landing equivalent, were produced by 1945, and submersible carriers for them, the I-400 and I-401, were completed almost simultaneously. The target changed from the Panama canal to the U.S. Navy aircraft carriers harbored at Ulithi Atoll due to the change in military priorities. The 1st Submarine Flotilla including the I-400 and I-401 with three Seirans each departed Japan on 23 July 1945 for their first and last mission. On 15 August, the flagship I-401 monitored a radio message from headquarters, informing them of Japan’s surrender and the flotilla was ordered to return to the nearest port in Japan. Thus the chance to prove the Seiran’s worth was missed forever. This 1:72 scale model kit by Tamiya is an authentic example of this interesting late WWII Japanese aircraft.
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Focke Wulf Fw-190 D-9: Tamiya
Focke Wulf Fw-190 D-9: 1:48 scale
Following the successful entry of the Focke-Wulf Fw190A series of fighter aircraft over the English channel during the autumn of 1941, the German RLM requested high altitude version to complement the fighter fleet, and three projects were started. The Fw 190B used the B.M.W. 801 turbosupercharged radial engine and a pressurized cockpit, but very few of these were built.
The Fw190C was powered by a 1,750hp Daimler Benz DB603A in-line engine, of which three prototypes were built. The third high altitude project was based on the Focke Wulf Fw190A airframe and powered by a Junkers engine. The fuselage was lengthened to accommodate the V-12 cylinder, liquid cooled, 1,750hp Jumo 213 engine, and made its initial flight during the winter of 1941 – 42. Five further prototypes were produced, plus small batch of Fw-190 D-Os were completed from standard production Fw 190A-7 airframes. These pre-production aircraft were followed by the Fw190 D-2 through D-8 designations.
The Fw 190D-9 began production in June 1944, with early versions having the flat topped canopy, and from W. Nr. 210002 onwards having the Galland hood (blown canopy). It went into combat with the III/JG 54 “Grunherz” (Green Hearts) in September 1944, at Achmer, Germany, as top cover for the new Messerschmitt Me262 Jet fighters then entering service. This FW190D-9 1:48 scale model kit by Tamiya is a very affordable and authentic example of this iconic WWII German Luftwaffe single engine fighter.
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Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 tropical: Tamiya
Messerschmitt Bf109E-4/7 tropical: 1:48 scale
During the first half of the WWII, the Messerschmitt Bf109 E was the mainstay fighter of the Luftwaffe. The E-4 housed a 1,100 hp Daimler Benz DB 601Aa engine and was armed with two 7.9mm machine guns on the nose, as well as a 20mm cannon in each wing. Some aircraft also had bulletproof glass used to reinforce the front of the canopy. However, with a flight range of only a few hundred miles, the E-4 planes were just limited to barely fifteen minutes of combat over British skies. Thus, the bombers were not given sufficient support and they sustained heavy damage. One result of this was that the Luftwaffe strategy to bomb England into surrender ended in failure. To deal with this tactical drawback, the E-4 planes were equipped with an additional 300L fuel tank. The improved fighters, the E-7 variant, were deployed at the end of 1940. After the Battle of Britain, the E-4/7 aircraft were sent to the front lines of the North African theatre of operations. As the Bf109 F-type production advanced, the E-4/7 was retired from the front lines. Some veteran pilots continued to use the E-4/7 mainly for ground support duty until the summer of 1942. This 1:48 scale Messerschmitt Bf-109E-4/7 model kit by Tamiya is one of the best model kits of this iconic fighter that has been produced.
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Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat: Tamiya
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat: 1:48 scale
At the onset of the Pacific War in December 1941, the Japanese Navy A6M Zero fighter was the dominant aircraft successful against the allied air forces. The Zero’s attempt at total superiority was thwarted by numerous F4F Wildcat fighters flown from U.S. aircraft carriers.
Grumman Aviation produced the G-18, the prototype XF4F-2, which first flew in September 1937. Initial evaluation revealed several performance problems, which led the U.S. Navy to reject the G-18 in favor of the Brewster’s F2A “Buffalo”. The Navy asked Grumman to continue with the project, and resulted in the G-36, which flew in February 1939. The G-36 tests exceeded the performance of the F2A, resulting in the U.S. Navy approving the design and ordering it into production as the F4F-3 Wildcat. Two years following its deployment, during the critical stages of the Pacific War in 1942, the improved F4F-4 Wildcat was introduced. It had folding wings, and three 12.7mm machine guns in each wing, plus the more powerful 1,200 P & W R-1830-86 Twin Wasp engine, giving it a speed of 512km/h. Grumman became known as the “Ironworks” due to its strongly designed aircraft, which could absorb enormous punishment and still fly home.
Although the F4F was inferior in many respects to the Zero, a superb kill ratio was attained by Wildcat pilots by using its strong points against the Zero’s weak point of fragility and unseasoned pilots. This 1:48 scale model kit by Tamiya is an excellent rendition of the Grumman F4F-4 wildcat.
$25.991.000000 in Stock | aerospace |
http://www.aerospace.org/expertise/technical-resources/economic-and-market-analysis-center/ | 2015-08-29T18:56:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440644064538.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827025424-00286-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.883117 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__17361270 | en | Economic and Market Analysis Center (EMAC)
The Aerospace Corporation’s Economic and Market Analysis Center (EMAC) is the company’s focal point for space-related market research and economic analyses. Established to address the increasing importance of economic and market trends on the development of national security space systems and mission requirements, EMAC supports our customers by providing insight into economic factors, government policies, and commercial forecasts that impact the acquisition of space systems. The center merges the extensive technical expertise that has made The Aerospace Corporation a national resource with market research, business and economic analysis.
The Aerospace Corporation
Economic and Market Analysis Center
P.O. Box 92957
Los Angeles, CA 90009-2957 | aerospace |
https://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/news/helicopter-in-full-flight/462072/ | 2020-10-29T11:03:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107904039.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20201029095029-20201029125029-00598.warc.gz | 0.962295 | 277 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__94200110 | en | Helicopter in full flight
IT’S official – Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter crews have had their busiest January ever.
The service, which covers the Coffs Harbour region and other parts of the North Coast, flew 44 missions last month, the second busiest month on record.
The most hectic month was way back in May 1988 when the region was hit by two severe floods.
Those 44 missions were made up of 26 primary missions, 16 secondary missions (inter-hospital transfers) and two search and rescue missions.
On top of the 44 missions, an additional 10 flights were conducted for pilot, crew and medical staff training.
Chief pilot Lynton Beggs said the professionalism of the pilots, crew and medical staff enabled the high number of rescues to be carried out.
Mr Beggs said saving lives was an expensive business.
“Obviously, the more rescues we do, the more it costs to run this service,” he said. “At an average cost of $5000 per mission, it cost about $220,000 to do the 44 January missions.
“But I think emergency services, and the community in general, realise the rescue helicopter is now an essential part of any rescue and that’s why we’ve come to be relied on so heavily.” | aerospace |
https://freshersnews.co.in/house-building-service-on-the-moon-2/ | 2023-06-07T15:38:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653930.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230607143116-20230607173116-00456.warc.gz | 0.950599 | 1,045 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__205335263 | en | During the Apollo program, NASA used the Apollo Command Module (CM) to construct and service houses on the moon. Using the CM, the mission was able to accomplish several tasks that were previously impossible. These include using a planetary body as a source of water and food, and constructing buildings that could withstand the extreme conditions of the lunar environment.
Located in Austin, Texas, ICON is a construction company specializing in large scale 3D printing technologies. The company also specialises in robotics and construction software. It is currently working on two projects with NASA: a Moon to Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technology (MMPACT) project and a simulated 3D printed Mars surface habitat.
The company has already landed a series of subcontracts with NASA worth nearly $57.2 million. Its latest contract will help it develop “Project Olympus,” a scheme to build structures on the moon. The system will use local Martian and lunar resources to construct multi-purpose infrastructure.
The company is showcasing its capabilities with a simulated 1,700 square foot modeled Martian habitat near Houston. The project is part of NASA’s Mars Planetary Autonomous Construction Technologies (MMPACT) project. ICON’s engineering team will collaborate with Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
Several architecture firms are working to build buildings on the moon. They include BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, which designed Mars Science City, and SEArch+, a New York firm that is known for building extra-terrestrial structures.
The US space agency has been looking for ways to improve infrastructure on the moon. It is hoping to send astronauts to the moon in 2024 as part of its Artemis program. The agency’s 2020 review notes that 3D printing in construction could reduce construction time by up to 50% and labor costs by up to 80%. ICON is one company that has received funding to test the technology.
The Austin, Texas-based company has been working with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to develop a system to construct lunar buildings using local resources. They plan to use regolith simulants and lunar dust as the prime materials.
During the first CRS-1 contract, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft carried more than 31,500 kg of cargo to the International Space Station. Since then, the robotic spacecraft has delivered more than 70,000 pounds of cargo to the station.
NASA has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to build the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) module for its Lunar Gateway project. The Lunar Gateway will help support long-term human exploration of the moon. The Habitat and Logistics Outpost will provide a crew habitat and logistics hub. It will be located in cislunar orbit, where it will be able to support four astronauts for 30 days. It will also feature environmental controls, thermal technologies, life-support systems and command and control capabilities.
HALO is a key part of the Lunar Gateway, which will enable surface landings on the moon. The HALO module is a docking hub for vehicles that will be used to transport people and supplies.
Cork & Chroma
Founded by American couple Hillary and B.J. Wall, Cork & Chroma is a paint and drink studio that specializes in providing a unique and fun way to experience art and creativity. The couple moved to Australia five years ago and saw the potential for similar classes in the country. They opened the first Cork & Chroma studio in Brisbane in 2013 and have expanded to a new Sydney location. Whether you’re looking for a special occasion or just want to try your hand at painting, these workshops are a perfect way to enjoy yourself.
All of the artists at Cork & Chroma are trained to guide you through the painting process. Each session follows a simple, step-by-step plan that will help you create your own masterpiece. The art studio is located near Jazushi in Sydney, and the classes are $20 per person. The artists will live-stream their painting instructions, making it easy for anyone to watch and paint along.
During the Space Age, Soviet specialists were thinking about the Moon and lunar bases. One of the ideas was a “Horizon” project, a concept for a launch pad for nuclear missiles on the Moon. Another was the Zirka house building service on the moon, a concept for a train-like structure to transport people and equipment to the surface. However, the Zirka was only a gimmick, not a practical reality. Nonetheless, it was still the most hyped idea of the era.
The Zirka, by Volodymyr Barmin, was an ambitious project, incorporating nine cylindrical blocks, energy modules, a chassis for the lunar rover, a service module, and a residential module. The Zirka was designed to lodge 12 people and was accompanied by a “train” which could transport them from the Earth to the lunar surface. | aerospace |
http://www2.voliris.com/v901-d-flight-august-september-2013/ | 2019-08-18T14:40:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313889.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818124516-20190818150516-00284.warc.gz | 0.916052 | 115 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__40749099 | en | V901 D flight (August / September 2013)
The dronisation of our lightweight airship is an essential step toward our Automatic container transport by air shuttle project – NATAC. This solution is developed in partnership with the French DGA (General Directorate for Armaments) under the RAPID program. The aim is to validate the concept of an autopilot capable of conveying the machine with a load from one point to another. On the video below, you attend the calibration of the different phases of flight for the autopilot.
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https://www.artsnova.com/blog/NewSpace-Frontier-and-Astronomy-Day.html | 2024-02-23T20:34:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00629.warc.gz | 0.92177 | 917 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__9351890 | en | NewSpace Frontier and Astronomy Day
The NewSpace Frontier
This Saturday is Astronomy Day and once again I will be giving a presentation as a part of the Harper College Astronomy Day activities. The principal sponsor of the event is the Northwest Suburban Astronomers and is cosponsored by the Harper College Department of Physical Sciences. I'm a regular speaker at this event and in recent years have given presentations on The Art of Astronomy, Art and the Exploration of Space, Imaging Mars, and The Universe According to Monty Python.
This year my presentation will be The NewSpace Frontier in which I look at the history of private and commercial space and rocketry activities, the key players today, and the challenges facing this emerging 21st century industry. Of particular concern to me is the possible emergence of an overbearing regulatory environment (ITAR for example). Quoting Patti Grace Smith, former Associate Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation: "Don't over regulate this industry. If we regulate the industry the way certification would require – all the vehicles to be certified, with all the tests and costs – the industry will never get off the ground.". Also of concern is NASA's willingness to support rather than stifle this new paradigm of space exploration.
Some of the space businesses I'll be talking about include Armadillo, Bigelow, Deep Space Industries, Golden Spike, Mojave Air and Space Port, Moon Express, NASTAR, Orbital Sciences, Planetary Resources, Reaction Engines, Scaled Composites, Sierra Nevada, Space Adventures, Spaceport America, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and XCor.
There will of course be space art in my presentation as space art plays a crucial role in helping people visualize the rockets, spacecraft, space stations, and Moon and Mars bases that the various players envision as a part of our future in space.
As to what hat I'll be wearing when giving this presentation: while I am a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, because I'll be talking about commercial space and some of the associated politics I can not rightly wear that hat. While billed as a former director of National Space Society for the same presentation which I'm giving a week later at the Winnetka Library, I am not speaking as a representative of National Space Society nor do my views necessarily mirror those of NSS. As President and principal spokesperson for the Chicago Society for Space Studies, I can't claim to represent the views of that organization. So I'll be speaking simply as a private citizen who is very interested in seeing our new commercial space enterprises prosper and grow.
In case you can't attend Astronomy Day, I'll next be giving my The NewSpace Frontier presentation at the Winnetka Library on Sunday April 28. Details of both events follow.
As to why I care about such things, I offer you the following excerpt from the close of the short story The Sentinel written by Arthur C. Clarke in 1948 and upon which the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey was based:
Perhaps you understand now why that crystal pyramid was set upon the Moon instead of on the Earth. Its builders were not concerned with races still struggling up from savagery. They would be interested in our civilization only if we proved our fitness to survive – by crossing space and so escaping from the Earth, our cradle. That is the challenge that all intelligent races must meet, sooner or later.
Astronomy Day, Harper College
Saturday, April 20th – 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Harper College, Building Z
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
NSA Astronomy Day Information
NewSpace Frontier Presentation
The Winnetka-Northfield Library, with the support of the NSS Illinois North Shore, the Chicago Space Frontier L5 Society, and the Chicago Society for Space Studies will host The NewSpace Frontier presentation that explores the exciting world of newspace. The presentation will be given by CSSS President Jim Plaxco.
IMPORTANT:The library is requiring that attendees register for this program as it begins before the library opens that day so please take the time to
Register with the library to attend
Note I have been told that Chicago Society for Space Studies members who show up without having registered will be able to attend.
Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 11:30am to 12:45pm
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library
768 Oak Street
Winnetka, IL 60093 | aerospace |
https://fullforms.online/fgse-full-form/ | 2022-06-25T16:14:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103036077.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20220625160220-20220625190220-00745.warc.gz | 0.888937 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__80110968 | en | Meaning : Fine guidance system electronics
Category : Astronomy / Aerospace
Sub Category : Technology
What does FGSE mean or stand for ?
FGS is the technology that is used in telescopes that are in space orbit around the Earth.Fine guidance instruments are placed onboard the space telescope and consist of spectrometers and high resolution imaging cameras.
Control of the FGS is done from a transmitting station or observatory on Earth and a team of dedicated scientists and astronomers are in charge of altering the angles of the camera and rotating them. | aerospace |
https://automaticblogging.com/united-launch-alliance-preps-for-the-return-of-manned-space-missions-from-cape-canaveral/ | 2020-02-21T12:54:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145529.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20200221111140-20200221141140-00192.warc.gz | 0.911601 | 589 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__145106695 | en | CAPE CANAVERAL – House firm United Launch Alliance is busily getting ready for the return of manned missions from Cape Canaveral Air Pressure Station in Florida.
“Human spaceflight can encourage the general public and encourage scientists in a method that no different actions can,” ULA CEO Tory Bruno advised Fox Information. “It means a lot to us to have human spaceflight from American soil returning Individuals to area, I can’t start to let you know what meaning to myself and my staff.”
United Launch Alliance is concerned in NASA’s Industrial Crew program that may take American astronauts into area on missions launched from U.S. soil. Because the retirement of the area shuttle in 2011, the U.S. has been counting on Russian Soyuz rockets, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, to get astronauts to the Worldwide House Station.
PARKER SOLAR PROBE: NASA SPACECRAFT IS ITS FIRST NAMED AFTER A LIVING PERSON
NASA lately named the 9 American astronauts that may crew the check flights and first missions of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. The Starliner will launch atop a ULA Atlas V rocket from ULA’s House Launch Complicated 41 at Cape Canaveral.
“We now have added a Crew Entry Tower that permits the astronauts to reach on the peak above the bottom the place they are going to enter their capsule,” Bruno mentioned. “It additionally has a Crew Entry Arm that may swing out, with its White Room, and permit them to get entry to that capsule, after which draw back in order that the rocket can take off and go away.”
A longstanding characteristic of human spaceflight, White Rooms are specially-designed areas that stop contaminants from entering into the spacecraft. Astronauts additionally use White Rooms to make last telephone calls to their households earlier than blasting off into area.
NASA NAMES NINE ‘AMERICAN HERO’ ASTRONAUTS FOR SPACEX, BOEING MISSIONS
ULA has additionally constructed an escape system that employs a complicated zipline-type know-how, enabling astronauts and launch pad personnel to rapidly evacuate the tower within the occasion of an accident. “That will permit them to in a short time exit that space to a protected distance,” Bruno defined.
Crew for the Starliner check flight are NASA astronauts Eric Boe and Nicole Aunapu-Mann and Boeing astronaut Chris Ferguson. The first Boeing mission to the Worldwide House Station will likely be crewed by NASA astronauts Josh Cassada and Suni Williams.
Boeing plans to do an uncrewed flight check of its CST-100 Starliner later this 12 months or early subsequent 12 months.
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https://charter.capavia.com.tr/en/embraer-phenom-300/ | 2024-03-05T11:13:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948234904.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305092259-20240305122259-00367.warc.gz | 0.946977 | 687 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__27708505 | en | Embraer, formerly known only for airliners and a large cabin business jet, is branching into new territory with a midsized jet, the Phenom 300. This six-passenger, single-pilot private jet will have enough range to fly nonstop from New York to Denver and will have a maximum cruise speed of 450 ktas. Although many of the details have not been finalized, the preliminary picture is that of a jet with a lot of potential.
The cabin of the Phenom 300 is 4 feet, 11 inches tall and about 5 feet, 1 inch wide. The cabin will include a lavatory, two-zone climate control, LED lighting, and a total of 76 cubic feet of baggage space split between three interior storage compartments. Embraer selected BMW Group DesignworksUSA to design the six-passenger cabin interior. Their simple, elegant design, combined with the Phenom’s Oval Lite cabin profile results in a cabin that looks and feels spacious.
Embraer selected Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW535E turbofan engines to power the Phenom 300. Each engine produces 3,200 pounds of thrust on takeoff and will be controlled by FADEC. The Pratt & Whitney engines provide enough power for the Phenom 300 to take off in 3,700 feet at sea level on a standard day. The Phenom 300’s mostly metallic airframe will distribute the fuel between two wing tanks. Although exact fuel capacity has yet to be published, Embraer has confirmed that the Phenom 300 will have great range for a private jet of its size: preliminary calculations predict that it will be able to fly two crew and four passengers 1,800 nautical miles. Although it is too early to calculate flight times (the Phenom 300 will take its first flight in mid-2008), Embraer’s engineers expect that the Phenom 300 will be able to fly at a maximum cruise speed of 450 ktas.
One portion of the Phenom 300 that is sure to impress is its cockpit. The all-glass Prodigy flight deck will have three 12-inch LCDs to display all primary navigation, systems, and engine information. The Phenom 300’s spoiler system will be controlled by fly-by-wire technology.
The safety record of a private jet is one of the most important factors to take into consideration when comparing between two aircraft, although it is impossible to compare a new aircraft that has not even reached certification, as is the case with the Phenom 300. Despite this fact, the aircraft’s rigorous safety testing is promising: Embraer will put the Phenom 300 through 35,000 hours of life testing, well above the status quo of 20,000 hours.
Embraer reports that sales of the Phenom 300 have been brisk. They are expanding their manufacturing facilities in Brazil to keep pace with the demand: to date, they have more than 100 confirmed orders for the $6.65 million aircraft. They report that many of those placing ordres are first-time aircraft owners who have previously used charter or fractional programs to travel. The Phenom 300 is a logical step up from charter or fractional private jet travel, as it offers both economy and flexible operations planning. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2009, with the delivery waiting list extending into late 2011. | aerospace |
https://portsmouthpress.com/spacex-mars-exploration-navigating-the-challenges-of-settling-the-red-planet-and-the-evolution-of-humanity/ | 2023-09-25T19:04:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510085.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925183615-20230925213615-00763.warc.gz | 0.841311 | 449 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__9641419 | en | SpaceX Mars Exploration: Navigating the Challenges of Settling the Red Planet and the Evolution of Humanity
SpaceX Mars exploration: Are you ready? (Photo: Teslarati)
SpaceX Mars Exploration: Overcoming Perils and Engineering the Future of Human Settlement
According to the Space article, Volodymyr Usov, a technology entrepreneur and former chairman of Ukraine’s State Space Agency, discusses SpaceX Mars exploration as CEO Elon Musk’s practical approach to the challenges of human settlement on Mars. Musk acknowledges the dangers, describing Mars as alluring yet perilous.
As SpaceX’s Mars Exploration Starship progresses, despite test failures, the dream of successful orbital launches becomes more tangible. This progress prompts a deeper exploration of challenges, extending beyond rocketry into biological adaptation. Are we prepared for Mars when Starship is?
Mars, a hostile, radiation-soaked, lifeless world, presents monumental challenges for SpaceX Mars exploration. Could we engineer genetically modified astronauts to withstand these rigors? While not a current endeavor, the idea is becoming plausible, with Chinese scientists enhancing resistance to radiation in human embryonic stem cells.
SpaceX Mars Exploration: Genetic Advancements Propelling Humanity’s Cosmic Evolution
According to the Ground News, Scientists suggest strengthening astronaut genetics by adding extra copies of the p53 gene, known as the “protector of the genome.” Demonstrating feasibility, gene-editing experiments on the International Space Station have shown the potential of CRISPR technology in space. Ethical concerns parallel the movie “Gattaca,” where only genetically superior individuals embark on space journeys.
Genetic enhancement discussions in the realm of SpaceX Mars exploration consider traits such as oxygen utilization, muscle strength, problem-solving skills, and reduced anxiety.
Visionaries like Elon Musk, Ben Lamm, and George Church could redefine human limits through genetic modifications and ectogenesis, enabling us to thrive in the cosmos within the context of SpaceX Mars exploration. Humanity’s role as architects of our own evolution is evolving. As we venture into space, we must adapt and preserve intelligent life, with our genome becoming a testament to our adaptability and resilience in the cosmic context. | aerospace |
https://www.yenihaberden.com/3-more-ukrainian-fighter-jets-shot-down-says-russia-1717511h.htm | 2022-05-20T04:18:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662531352.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520030533-20220520060533-00242.warc.gz | 0.964752 | 394 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__296585759 | en | 3 more Ukrainian fighter jets shot down, says Russia
14 drones downed, other equipment, strategic targets destroyed in overnight operations, according to Defense Ministry
Russia on Thursday said it downed three more Ukrainian fighter jets in overnight operations.
A Su-24, a Su-25 and a Su-27 were shot down by Russian air defense systems in three different areas of Ukraine, Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said at a press briefing in Moscow.
He said another 14 unmanned aerial vehicles and two rockets of the Smerch multiple rocket launcher were also destroyed.
High-precision missiles were used to target aviation equipment at Ukraine’s Kanatovo military airfield, a large ammunition depot and a fuel depot, the spokesman added.
Russian forces struck 93 areas where Ukrainian soldiers and military equipment were present, as well as multiple command posts and other strategic targets, according to the spokesman.
“Artillery units hit 32 control points, five ammunition depots, 403 strong points, areas of concentration of manpower and military equipment, as well as 51 positions of Ukrainian artillery. More than 600 nationalists and 61 units of weapons and military equipment were destroyed,” said Konashenkov.
“In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, 149 aircraft, 112 helicopters, 726 unmanned aerial vehicles, 288 anti-aircraft missile systems, 2,834 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 325 multiple rocket launchers, 1,306 field artillery and mortars, as well as 2,646 units of special military vehicles have been destroyed," he said.
At least 3,238 civilians have been killed and 3,397 others injured in Ukraine since the war began on Feb. 24, according to UN estimates. The true toll is feared to be much higher.
Over 5.7 million people have fled to other countries, with some 7.7 million more internally displaced, data from the UN refugee agency shows. | aerospace |
https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/regulatory/how-to-leasing-and-financing-the-aircraft-in-indonesia/ | 2024-04-14T19:51:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816893.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414192536-20240414222536-00536.warc.gz | 0.943673 | 1,925 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__104655878 | en | Airline rental prices by airlines in Indonesia have recently sparked public curiosity. Based on SINDOnews’ search, the price of aircraft rental is indeed high. Aircraft rental prices vary depending on the type of aircraft, ranging from IDR 1.7 billion to more than IDR 18 billion per month. Although expensive, aircraft rental is indeed the cheapest option for local airlines to run their operations. Because, if you have to buy, especially in cash, the cost will be very expensive and will certainly burden the airline in terms of capital. Almost all aircraft used by airlines in Indonesia are leased aircraft. So, the airline does not own the aircraft, but only has the right to lease and the right to put a brand on the plane. Several types of aircraft that are often used by Indonesian airlines today include the Boeing 737 900ER; Boeing 777-300ER; Airbus 330-300; ATR 72-600; Airbus 320 NEO and others
Governing law and regulation
- Law No. 1/2009 concerning Aviation as amended by Law No. 11/2020 concerning Job Creation
- Regulation of the Minister of Transportation (Permenhub) No. 97/2015 concerning Guidelines for the Implementation of Ownership and Control of Aircraft
- Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 8/2007 concerning Ratification of the Convention On International Interests In Mobile Equipment and the Protocol To The Convention On International Interests In Mobile Equipment On Matters Specific To Aircraft Equipment Moving On Specific Issues In Aircraft Equipment)
- The Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention)
Commercial air transport business
Commercial air transport business entities in Indonesia can be in the form of state-owned enterprises, regionally-owned enterprises or Indonesian legal entities in the form of limited liability companies or cooperatives, whose main activities are operating aircraft to transport passengers, cargo and/or post for a fee. Commercial air transportation is divided into scheduled and unscheduled. Scheduled commercial air transportation is commercial air transportation which is carried out on fixed and regular routes and flight schedules, with certain and published rates. Unscheduled commercial air transportation is commercial air transportation which is carried out on non-fixed and irregular routes and flight schedules, with tariffs according to the agreement between service providers and service users and are not published.
Aircraft ownership and control
The holder of a commercial air transportation business license is required to own and control a certain number of aircraft. The specified number of aircraft is determined as follows:
- for scheduled commercial air transportation, having at least 5 (five) units of aircraft and controlling at least 5 (five) units of aircraft of the type that supports business continuity in accordance with the routes served
- for non-scheduled commercial air transportation has at least 1 (one) unit of aircraft and controls at least 2 (two) units of aircraft of the type that supports business continuity in accordance with the operating area served; and
- for commercial air transportation specifically transporting cargo has at least 1 (one) unit of aircraft and controls at least 2 (two) units of aircraft of the type that supports business continuity in accordance with the route or operational area served.
- Aircraft owned and controlled must be aircraft that are airworthy or serviceable and operated to carry out commercial air transportation activities
Aircraft ownership can be in the form of:
- cash purchase (bill of sale) / transfer of title;
- purchase of installments in the form of a sale and purchase agreement with a guarantee of ownership of the bill of sale (financial agreement with warranty bill of sale) legalized by a notary;
- lease of aircraft with an option to purchase (lease to purchase) as evidenced by a guarantee from the owner that the lessee is required to own the aircraft at the end of the lease period which is legalized by a notary;
- grants or gifts as evidenced by valid documents; or
- court decisions that have permanent legal force.
Aircraft control can be in the form of:
- aircraft lease from foreign lessor who is not an air transportation company or flight operator, in the form of a dry lease agreement and registered and listed in the operation specification of the relevant commercial air transportation business entity;
- aircraft leasing from foreign air transportation companies in the form of dry lease agreements, and registered and listed in the operation specification of the national commercial air transportation business entity concerned;
- aircraft lease from a domestic lessor who is not an air transportation company or flight operator in the form of a dry or wet lease agreement and is stated in the operation specification of the relevant commercial air transportation business entity;
- aircraft lease from another national commercial air transportation business entity in the form of a dry lease agreement and stated in the operation specification of the relevant commercial air transportation business entity; and
- lease of aircraft from another national commercial air transportation business entity in the form of a wet lease agreement provided that the aircraft is included in the operation specification and under the control of the relevant commercial air transportation business entity (the lessee), for a period of 12 (twelve months) and not can be extended and must maintain a minimum number of aircraft mastery.
The operation of the aircraft acquired on the basis of control can only be carried out if the lessor is given the right by the aircraft owner to perform a sub-leased (dry lease). The right to sub-lease is stated in the lease agreement between the lessor and the aircraft owner. The use of the aircraft on the basis of mastery must use a call name (call sign), namely the name of the company on the fuselage by the lessee (lessee).
Aircraft registration under the Cape Town Convention
Indonesia has ratified the Cape Town Convention through Perpres No. 8/2007, which guarantees the protection of lenders for their interests on board as it provides international registration for creditors and debtors in the interest of their security, and provides a series of basic solutions in the event of debtor default. The Cape Town Convention is further implemented under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Section 47, on Aircraft Registration (CASR 47) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of the Ministry of Transportation. CASR 47 regulates aircraft procurement approvals, aircraft registration certificates, aircraft dealer and manufacturer registration certificates, as well as Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization (IDERA).
In general, if the aircraft is to be operated in Indonesia, the aircraft must be registered in Indonesia. Otherwise, the aircraft can only fly between one Indonesian airport and a foreign airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation organizes aircraft registration in Indonesia. Under CASR 47, aircraft must be registered only by and on behalf of the rightful owner. However, aircraft registration also includes details of the aircraft operator if it is different from the owner so that the registration can also be carried out by the authorized proxy or operator of the aircraft (lessee). The Certificate of Registration (COR) issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is not proof of aircraft ownership and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation does not support any information regarding COR. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation issues COR to people who are considered owners based on the submitted evidence of ownership, for example sales invoices, lease agreements between operators (lessee) and lessors (owners) or records in the Civil Aircraft Register. Under CASR 47, the COR is valid for three years from the date of its registration. COR can be revoked:
- upon receipt of the application submitted by the aircraft owner or the competent authority because, for example, the lease agreement has expired;
- at the request of the IDERA holder; or
- if the operator fails to maintain its certificate of eligibility for three consecutive years.
If the aircraft is transferred to a third party, the latest COR holder must apply for re-registration of the aircraft.
Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation (IDERA) as a guarantee
One of the legal instruments, whose development is caused by changes in the form of transactions in the aerospace business, is Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization (IDERA). IDERA is actually a form of “guarantee” given on the basis of international interest – such as a creditor guarantee (Inaya Thahit, 2010), which allows a creditor to execute or withdraw on board the aircraft, which in addition to being used by the debtor is also a ‘guarantee’ for the transaction. among them.
Under CASR 47, the registered operator (or lessee) or owner may issue IDERA for the benefit of the creditor as the competent authority if the aircraft has obtained the Indonesian Registration Certificate (COR). These creditors include:
- Collectors under a guarantee agreement;
- conditional seller under a title reservation agreement; or
- the lessor under the lease agreement (the Authority).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is aware of and will record IDERA as long as IDERA is submitted using the specified and correctly filled out form. Only one IDERA can be issued and registered with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for each aircraft. In addition, IDERA can only be revoked at the request of the Authorized Party or a designated person, and IDERA records will then be deleted. Therefore, the rights of creditors as Authorized Parties will be protected because only they can apply for revocation of aircraft registration in Indonesia and the issuance of aircraft outside Indonesia. | aerospace |
https://wmmoney.club/faa-remote-pilot-certificate/faa-remote-pilot-certificate-basic-chapter-19-training-programs-and-airman-qualifications/ | 2018-10-18T08:53:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511761.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018084742-20181018110242-00306.warc.gz | 0.814715 | 420 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__204003043 | en | What a wonderful picture, Is that good? Simple iacra federal aviation administration, iacra help and information new user guide remote pilot with knowledge test part 1 starting a remote pilot application login to iacra with your. faa, small uas rule part 107 – according to the small uas rule part 107 released by the faa on august 29 2016 anyone who passes the remote pilot. drone certification guide inside the faa s part 107, a step by step drone certification guide for u s drone pilots and panies looking to a remote pilot certificate under the part 107 rules. Laminated VFR Wall Planning Chart from Sporty s Pilot Shop, Faa Airman Certification Standards Address DB, Instrument Rating Certification Steps to Success from Gleim Aviation, Remote Pilot FAA Test Prep UAS Rating AppRecs, Remote Pilot FAA Test Prep UAS Rating AppRecs, Remote Pilot Drone Test Prep – Aplikace na Google Play, FAA Releases Long Awaited Update for mercial Drone Operators, Prepware Remote Pilot by ASA, Prepware Remote Pilot, Are Drones Illegal In Washington DC, that was posted on Certificate category.
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https://polishnews.co.uk/texas-military-base-reports-air-force-pilot-dead-2-injured-in-runway-mishap/ | 2021-11-30T18:32:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359065.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20211130171559-20211130201559-00583.warc.gz | 0.956892 | 265 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__98624367 | en | The incident occurred round 10 a.m. and concerned two T-38C Talon planes, in line with a information launch from the forty seventh Flying Coaching Wing at Laughlin Air Drive Base close to Del Rio, which sits on the U.S.-Mexico border.
“Dropping teammates is unbelievably painful and it’s with a heavy coronary heart I categorical my honest condolences,” mentioned Col. Craig Prather, commander of the coaching wing. “Our hearts, ideas, and prayers are with the pilots concerned on this mishap and their households.”
One of many injured pilots was taken to Val Verde Regional Medical Middle in Del Rio and handled and launched. The opposite pilot was evacuated to the Brooke Military Medical Middle in San Antonio and stays in important situation.
The names of these concerned within the lethal incident haven’t been launched.
An investigation is ongoing. The forty seventh Flying Coaching Wing trains pilots within the Air Drive and its reserve and Nationwide Guard parts. The unit makes use of T-6A Texan II, T-38C Talon, and T-1A Jayhawk plane to organize airmen, in line with the unit’s web site.
The extent of the harm to the planes was not disclosed. | aerospace |
https://www.rfa.space/plus-ultra-space-outpost-and-rfa-sign-agreement-for-gto-launch/ | 2023-02-07T06:22:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500384.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207035749-20230207065749-00057.warc.gz | 0.884155 | 948 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__12817037 | en | Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 October 2021 – Plus Ultra Space Outpost (Plus Ultra) and Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) have jointly signed an agreement for launching a demonstrator mission to the Moon.
RFA will launch Plus Ultra’s demonstrator mission towards the end of 2023 on the RFA ONE launch system. Plus Ultra’s first satellite will launch into a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO), from where it will use its own propulsion to reach lunar orbit and become the first satellite to initialize Plus Ultra’s cislunar constellation “Harmony”. The satellite will also be the first private orbiter with electric propulsion going to and orbiting the Moon.
Through Harmony’s commercial communications and navigation services for upcoming lunar missions, Plus Ultra will change the paradigm of lunar operations. It’ll turn communications and navigation from a carefully managed resource into an on-demand, dependable service that enables new capabilities on the Moon, like continuous remote operations, pinpoint landings, precise surface navigation, and polar and far side access.
The satellite will reach its operational orbit in 2024, providing the first 24/7 high-speed broadband communications of up to 100 Mbps per user between the Moon, including cislunar orbit, and anywhere on Earth.
Jörn Spurmann, Chief Commercial Officer from RFA: “It is very encouraging to see new business models emerge for commercial services in the cis-lunar orbit. We are particularly proud that Plus Ultra has chosen our launch system RFA ONE confirming our traction in the launch service market.”
Carlos Manuel Entrena Utrilla, founder and CEO of Plus Ultra, said: “We are aiming to become the backbone of the cis-lunar industry. With more than 140 lunar missions planned for this decade, more than all Moon missions in history combined, the upcoming lunar market is prime for disruption.”
Sebastian Ströhl, founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Plus Ultra said: “RFA’s launch vehicle fits our needs perfectly in performance and price, and will allow us to get an early start in the race for the lunar economy.”
Rocket Factory Augsburg was founded in 2018 with the mission to significantly reduce launch costs in the space industry. The company’s goal is to develop a launch vehicle prototype by the end of 2022 which can launch satellites into low Earth orbits on a weekly basis at unmatched prices. The RFA ONE launch vehicle combines three key competitive advantages: a highly cost-efficient architecture using industrial automation and lowest-possible development costs, precise in-orbit delivery by its orbital stage, and superior propulsion systems using staged-combustion.
About Plus Ultra Space Outpost
Plus Ultra is a new European company based in Spain, Germany and Luxembourg aiming to deploy and operate a satellite constellation for the Moon, required for the accelerated development and sustainability of the fast-growing lunar economy. With this game changing communication and navigation infrastructure, offering global highspeed broadband connectivity and precise navigation on the Moon and cislunar orbit, Plus Ultra aims to become the backbone of the lunar economy. For clients this means commercial and scientific ROI maximisation, maximum access to the Moon and to cislunar orbit, substantial risk minimisation as well as significant cost reduction.
Plus Ultra’s constellation “Harmony” is projected to begin its initial operations in 2024.
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http://www.ocs-support.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=17852 | 2019-06-15T20:57:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627997335.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20190615202724-20190615224514-00022.warc.gz | 0.923741 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__204426813 | en | Been very happy with PF3 after many VA flights. The only thing I wish it could do is assign the landing runway earlier in the approach. Sometimes it is a mad scramble, once I get the landing runway and am close to the arrival airport, to fly the approach, program the FMC, descend, etc.. etc, Having the landing runway available as soon as making the first contact with approach would be great.
That is already on the wishlist.
"Virtually" move your last waypoint 15 to 20 nm ahead in the flightplan for PF3. It can easily be done with LittleNavMap:
- Create a custom waypoint on your route 15 to 20 nm before your final waypoint
- rename that custom waypoint to match the real final waypoint
- delete the real final waypoint.
Then load that flightplan into PF3. Keep your flightplan you use with your FMC untouched of course.
Now PF3 will assign the runway 15 to 20 nm before you reach your "real" final waypoint, giving you a little more time to prepare your FMC. | aerospace |
http://www.gasballon.be/archief/uk/2005/02/aa3-record-atte.html | 2017-04-26T17:46:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121528.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00546-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.955532 | 66 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__81443078 | en | We are back in Amarillo for another attempt on the AA-3 duration record.
The weather looks super and we are anticipating a lift off between
09/2200Z and 10/0000Z. It is the best weather pattern we have seen this winter.
If you are interested you can follow the flight at this site | aerospace |
https://www.smartnoble.com/article/multi-band-signal-receiving-antenna-9-5-meters.html | 2024-04-25T13:50:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00370.warc.gz | 0.901142 | 566 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__116225912 | en | In today's interconnected world, the demand for seamless and reliable communication has never been higher. Smartnoble understands this need and has introduced the Multi-Band Signal Receiving Antenna, a groundbreaking solution that elevates signal reception to new heights.
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https://www.seatlink.com/airlines/csa-czech-airlines/ | 2018-11-17T19:34:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743732.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20181117185331-20181117210525-00000.warc.gz | 0.965237 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__61813080 | en | About CSA Czech Airlines
While few would suspect Czech Airlines as a ground breaking air carrier, the Prague-based national airline of the Czech Republic was responsible for the first jet airliner service in the world. Czech Airlines offers 89 full-service routes, with several destinations only served by the airline. There are 17 planes in Czech Airlines fleet, with additional support provided by the airline's SkyTeam alliance partners, code-sharing airlines such as El Al, Rossiya, Delta Airlines, Air France, and several others. Czech Airlines is also the parent company of several specialized Czech airlines established for cargo and charter operations. | aerospace |
https://techrad.io/news/3926/insight-rover-measuring-marsquakes/ | 2021-08-04T21:08:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155188.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20210804205700-20210804235700-00189.warc.gz | 0.916246 | 442 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__54964402 | en | InSight Rover, the latest rover sent by NASA to Mars has already started sending back images and seismic readings. Yesterday, the rover has placed a shield over the seismometer to increase the accuracy of the readings.
The primary mission of the InSight rover is to measure quakes (marsquakes) emanating from the Mars’ interior or caused by external factors like meteors etc. The shield increases the accuracy by protecting the sensitive sensor on the seismometer by protecting it from the Martian wind and other external factors. While the SEIS has inbuilt correcting mechanisms for such external factors, the shield provides an additional layer of protection.
“Temperature is one of our biggest bugaboos,”
The shield also protects the supersensitive seismometer, called Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS), from massive temperature fluctuation on Mars which could expand and contract the components of the seismometer enough to make the data inaccurate, or worse unusable.
The shield is necessary as the seismometers can’t be buried under the surface on Mars, which the technique used on Earth to protect against these factors.
The SEIS is heavily protected and is placed under a vacuum-sealed titanium sphere, yet the shield has been designed and deployed to provide multiple layers of security and ensure accurate readings.
Overall, the SEIS
- SEIS is designed to correct for external factors
- The instrument is vacuum-sealed in a titanium sphere
- The titanium sphere is then enclosed in an insulating container
- The walls of the insulating container are honeycombed with cells that trap air and stops it from affecting the readings
- The dome shape wind and thermal
sheildthat protects the seismometer from wind and temperature variances
With the seismometer firmly in place, the InSight team will now move on to the secondary mission, deployment of a heat probe named Heat Flor and Physical Properties Package (HP3) which is designed to measure the heat flow beneath the surface of Mars.
The researchers are hoping that these readings will enabled them to study planetary geoformation and eventually help them understand planetary evolution or even how Earth was formed. | aerospace |
https://directfly.cz/laa-sobe-2022/?lang=en | 2023-09-29T22:51:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929222230-20230930012230-00865.warc.gz | 0.984162 | 115 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__176005472 | en | The annual meeting of ultralight aircraft owners and producers took place last August weekend at Jihlava airfield. Despite quite a bad weather in Brno, we were able to fly in with two Alto’s from Medlánky airfield. In total there were nine Alto aircraft present in Jihlava. We were also happy to present our new Alto NG in flight and towing gliders.
Many thanks to Light aircraft association of the Czech Republic for organizing a pleasent event and to our dear customers for building such a great Alto community. | aerospace |
http://www.hotukdeals.com/competitions/once-win-an-astronaut-training-experience-529998 | 2017-03-26T06:07:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189127.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00654-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.802296 | 55 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__265107402 | en | Win An Astronaut Training Experience At The Kennedy Space Center In Florida!
One lucky person and a friend will win a trip to Orlando including:
Return flights to Orlando
Seven nights accommodation in a 3 star hotel
An astronaut training experience at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida | aerospace |
http://www.mooseintheyard.com/2013/04/investigation-begins-into-helicopter.html | 2017-02-28T05:59:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501174135.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104614-00396-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.970043 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__190862545 | en | The Alaska State Troopers helicopter flight that ended in the death of three people near Talkeetna was supposed to be little more than a five-minute trip.
Troopers officials on Monday identified the pilot as longtime trooper rescue pilot Mel Nading, 55, of Anchorage. Nading had flown countless missions since becoming the agency's primary helicopter pilot in 2000, troopers said. He was attempting to deliver an injured snowmachiner to nearby medics when the aircraft crashed Saturday night in the lakeside trees.
Also killed in the crash were Talkeetna-based trooper Tage Toll, a former Kansas state highway patrolman, and snowmachiner Carl Ober, 56, of Talkeetna.
~ snip ~
Coming less than two weeks after a state-trained village public safety officer was shot to death in the Bristol Bay region, the crash underscores another risk Alaska law enforcement faces: routinely flying missions in all conditions across the state.
Read the whole story at the link. | aerospace |
http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/8693/ | 2017-04-23T21:34:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118831.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00360-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.943851 | 770 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__34604639 | en | Badalamenti, C. (2010). On the Application of Rotating Cylinders to Micro Air Vehicles. (Unpublished Doctoral thesis, City University London)
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An investigation into the feasibility of using rotating circular cylinders as the primary means of generating lift for the class of very small (0.15 m maximum dimension, 50 g weight) unmanned aircraft known as Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) has been carried out. It is hoped that such a design would be able to exploit the large lift generating properties of the
rotating cylinder for the purposes of increasing the available payload weight. This would provide considerable benefits as, at present, the inability to support capable payloads significantly restricts the usefulness of MAV-sized craft.
A preliminary design study was performed to investigate possible configurations for the proposed design, resulting in the selection, for reasons of simplicity, of an arrangement having two rotating cylinders about a central fuselage. Initial assessments of the practical feasibility of such a design, as well as its likely performance (in terms of lift, drag, and power requirements) were then carried out. An examination of the consequences of the presence of the cylinders on the stability and control of such a vehicle was also performed. Existing understanding of the aerodynamic characteristics of a rotating cylinder in crossflow was extended through a series of wind tunnel tests examining all aspects of rotating cylinder flow, including force and moment coefficients, behaviour at non-zero yaw angles (−30� � � 10�), power requirements for spinning the cylinder, and wake phenomena. A particular focus was the use of endplates to improve aerodynamic performance. The tests were conducted with a cylinder of aspect ratio AR = 5 across a range of Reynolds numbers (1.6 × 104 � Re � 9.5 × 104, based on cylinder diameter) and velocity ratios (4) identified as being of interest by the preliminary design study. The results were generally found to be in very good agreement with existing published data, though power requirements for spinning the cylinder were much higher than anticipated, and revealed the influence of tip vortices to be of great significance. Wind tunnel experiments with a simple prototype aircraft, based on the outcome of the preliminary design study and isolated cylinder tests, examined the overall aerodynamic performance of this type of design for a single Reynolds number of Re = 1.8×104, across a velocity ratio range of 2.5, and at various angles of attack (−10� 25�) and yaw (−10� 30�). These tests also investigated the interaction between the cylinders and the other components of the aircraft to help determine the most favourable layout. The tests revealed the effect of propeller wash over the rotors, the influence of the cylinder wake on the tail, and the design of the tail, fin, and fuselage to be of considerable importance to the aerodynamic characteristics and performance of the vehicle. Overall, the study indicated that an aircraft of the proposed configuration and suitable capability was theoretically possible at the MAV scale of flight if an appropriate rotor geometry was chosen. However, the actual construction of a vehicle able to fully provide the desired performance within the constraints placed on platform size and weight was not currently possible using commonly available materials and components. Slightly larger designs (of dimension 0.4 m and weight 250 g) were more realisable, but still lacked in performance. Successful development of this type of design is thus dependent on technological advancement, particularly improvements in power and propulsion systems.
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http://www.southcentralmfa.com/index.cfm?show=801&id=070035C6&sort=3&cat=43 | 2024-04-19T11:52:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00384.warc.gz | 0.942712 | 771 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__131984777 | en | Ukraine Claims Russian Bomber 04/19 06:40
Ukraine's air force claimed Friday it shot down a Russian strategic bomber,
but Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a sparsely populated area due to
a malfunction after a combat mission.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukraine's air force claimed Friday it shot down a
Russian strategic bomber, but Moscow officials said the plane crashed in a
sparsely populated area due to a malfunction after a combat mission.
Neither claim could be independently verified. Previous Ukrainian claims of
shooting down Russian warplanes during their more than two-year war have met
with silence or denials from Moscow.
Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck cities in the central Dnipro region of
Ukraine, killing eight people, including a 14-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy,
and injuring 28, local officials said.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated Kyiv officials' almost daily
appeals for more Western air defense systems, again drawing a parallel with how
Israel blunted a recent Iranian attack.
Missile and drone attacks can be thwarted, he wrote on social platform X:
"This has been demonstrated in the skies over the Middle East, and it should
also work in Europe."
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba added: "Children must not be killed in
airstrikes in modern Europe."
Russia's air force is vastly more powerful than Ukraine's, but sophisticated
missile systems provided by Kyiv's Western partners are a major threat to
Russian aviation as the Kremlin's forces slowly push forward along the around
1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line in what has become a grinding war of
attrition. Ukrainian officials say they expect a major Russian offensive in the
Ukraine said the air force and military intelligence cooperated to bring
down the Tu-22M3 bomber with anti-aircraft missiles. Russia commonly uses the
bomber to fire Kh-22 cruise missiles at Ukrainian targets from inside its own
airspace. The plane can also carry nuclear warheads.
The Russian defense ministry said the warplane crashed "in a deserted area"
in the southern region of Stavropol, hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the
Three crew members were rescued after ejecting from the aircraft, and the
search for a fourth is taking place, according to the ministry. But Stavropol
Gov. Vladimir Vladimirov said one of the rescued pilots died.
On Christmas Eve, Ukraine claimed to have shot down two Russian fighter
jets. In January, the Ukrainian air force said it shot down a Russian early
warning and control plane and a key command center aircraft that relays
information to troops on the ground, in what appeared to be a significant blow
for the Kremlin's forces. The next month, Ukraine said it knocked out another
early warning and control plane.
Also in January, Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting down a Russian military
transport plane that was carrying Ukrainian POWs who were headed for a prisoner
Russian forces overnight conducted a combined aerial attack with the use of
22 missiles of various types and 14 Shahed drones during the night, the
Ukrainian air force said. All the drones and 15 of the missiles were
intercepted, it said.
The attack hit urban areas as well as train infrastructure in the Dnipro
region, Ukraine's National Railway Operator said. Among those killed in the
strikes was employee Oksana Storozhenko, the mother of two teenage sons, it | aerospace |
https://cedat.mak.ac.ug/undergraduate-programmes/bsc-land-surveying-and-geomatics/lsg-4105space-geodesy-elective/ | 2023-12-08T03:35:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100710.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208013411-20231208043411-00117.warc.gz | 0.767678 | 105 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__12568858 | en | The course discusses the observational and computational techniques that allow the solution of geodetic problems by the use of precise measurement to artificial satellites.
The course aims to:
- Discuss the fundamental concepts of space Geodesy & geodynamics
- Analyze the different satellite observation methods and their applications
- Develop competence in using Space Geodetic techniques in solving Geodetic problems
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https://dragonladytoday.com/2019/02/20/nasa-er-2-cockpit/ | 2023-05-30T17:59:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646076.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530163210-20230530193210-00156.warc.gz | 0.952693 | 1,370 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__123275719 | en | If you have read DRAGON LADY TODAY, you will already know that NASA flies two U-2s from Palmdale that are specially configured for science missions. Designated ER-2 (ER = Earth Resources), these aircraft were delivered in 1981 and 1989 and, like the rest of the U-2 fleet, were re-engined with the GE F118 engine in the mid-1990s.
But they did not receive the glass cockpit upgrade known as the RAMP (Reconnaissance Avionics Maintainability Program) when the US Air Force fleet was modified from 2002-2007. Instead, they retained the mainly round-dial instrument panel, and the famous drift sight that dated from the original U-2, providing a 360-degree view of the ground below through folded and magnifying optics:
However, NASA eventually decided that an ER-2 cockpit upgrade was now needed, along with the Cabin Altitude Reduction Effort (CARE) that Air Force U-2s received five years earlier. The CARE mod reduced the standard cabin altitude of the jet from 29,000 feet to 15,000 feet when flying at cruising altitude. This was deemed necessary after a marked increase in the number of pilots who were experiencing decompression sickness (DCS).
A new cockpit panel has been designed by the four NASA ER-2 pilots and the program’s engineers (who act independently of the Lockheed Martin U-2 engineers that work on the same airfield on depot maintenance or new development efforts). It is being implemented in three stages, after LM has performed the CARE mod on the two aircraft in the depot.
Why has NASA not simply adopted the RAMP upgrade? The ER-2 pilots told me that design is now nearly 20 years old, since when avionics capabilities have moved on apace, and computer memory has increased exponentially. They wanted a cockpit panel that was customized to their unique requirements, including an avionics system that allows the easiest possible integration of the experimental sensors that research scientists wish to fly on the two aircraft.
The RAMP upgrade and CARE mod involves structural modifications in the cockpit area, and the cockpit instrument panel is part of this primary structure. It would have been too expensive for NASA to make changes to the panel, so the two NASA aircraft are returning from the depot with the glass cockpit instrument panels installed, but empty of display glass. The panels do have the holes cut for the three big (8 x 10-inch) multifunction display (MFD) screens of the RAMP cockpit, plus the two smaller (4 x 4-inch) holes. The RAMP cockpit is shown here:
NASA is bolting aluminum plate to these holes, within which it will first re-host some previous ER-2 instruments of its own choice, including the high-accuracy Multi-Display Unit (MDI) that digitally provides altitude, airspeed, and Mach number. Below the modified central MFD hole, a Warning Caution And Advisory (WACA) panel will be installed. This panel is being custom-built by NASA to advise the ER-2 pilot of system health and status. The number and type of annunciations in the WACA panel had to be carefully worked out due to limited space in the new instrument panel.
The old standby gauges of altitude, airspeed, attitude, and magnetic heading are being retained for now. But a modern Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS) from L3Com will be added soon to replace them in one space-saving device. Concurrent with the ESIS effort, a modern commercial off-the-shelf MFD with high accuracy Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) GPS will be added where the left MFD is situated on the RAMP U-2s. The new MFD is essentially a Flight Management System (FMS), and will have a moving-map; GPS as well as ILS approach capability; the controls for an ADSB mode S transponder; and in-flight weather and traffic displays. This set-up will allow the ER-2 to fly worldwide in any airspace into the foreseeable future. Here is a diagram of the interim new NASA cockpit:
In a third stage of the upgrade, replacements will be sought for the ER-2’s legacy Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI), Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) and Inertial Navigation System (INS). Because the panel is already cut for large MFDs, this upgrade will feature large glass panels and look very similar to the current Block 20 U-2s.
There was no place for the driftsight on the RAMP cockpit panel, and neither is there in the new ER-2 panel. But since the NASA pilots were still using the driftsight – for instance, to ‘hunt’ for clouds that were relevant to an experiment – one or more downward-looking cameras will be installed below the fuselage, with their imagery wirelessly connected to an I-pad in the cockpit. This I-pad will also integrate with the new MFD to wirelessly connect flight planning information into the panel mounted GPS.
The ER-2 upgrade will also retain and improve the connectivity between the aircraft and the ground, via INMARSAT, that allows the scientists to direct and modify their experiments in real time.
NASA 809 has already returned from the depot and NASA engineers are now rebuilding the cockpit. It should fly again next May. The other aircraft, NASA 806, is currently in depot and will return the same month. It should fly again by the end of the year.
The ER-2 pilots claim that they have a higher inflight workload than US Air Force U-2S pilots, monitoring and manipulating the scientific experiments, and keeping the aircraft at the constant altitude that is often required, rather than implementing a Mach hold climb. (The normal altitude that NASA offers on the ER-2 is 65,000 feet, more than 5,000 feet below that of the Air Force U-2S. But higher altitudes can be achieved if required).
The NASA jets are certainly kept busy with new campaigns. In the last year alone, they deployed to Warner Robins and Hawaii, in addition to numerous campaigns flown from the home base. The list of available sensors for the ER-2 exceeds 20, and another 20 or so different sensors are in various stages of planning.
My thanks to ‘Coach’ Nelson and the other NASA ER-2 pilots Tim Williams, Dean Neely and Stu Broce (whose cockpit photos are shown above). Below is my photo of NASA 806 doing a low flyby at the LA County Airshow, Lancaster, CA last year. | aerospace |
https://tour-info.net/the-japanese-ana-buy-three-airbus-a380-for-1-2-billion/ | 2020-10-01T01:28:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402130531.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930235415-20201001025415-00343.warc.gz | 0.932395 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__268673369 | en | The Japanese ANA buy three Airbus A380 for $1.2 billion
One of the largest Japanese airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA) is one of three long-haul wide-bodied aircraft Airbus A380. As the newspaper Nikkei, the amount of the transaction amounted to 150 billion Yen ($1.23 billion euros).
ANA is the first Japanese airline, which is in the possession of the will A380. As expected, the aircraft are delivered in 2018.
It will be noted that the new Liner Japanese companies are expected to increase the number of international flights against the backdrop of the high competition on the market, the internal Transport in Japan. In particular, ANA plans to use for flights to Hawaii is one of the most popular among the Japanese resorts.
Airbus A380 — family long-distance double-Decker, wide-bodied Jet aircraft, in the first half of the 2000s by the European Airbus group. It is the largest serial aircraft in the world. Passenger capacity in четырехклассовой configuration — 544 people, can accommodate up to 853 people. The first flight in the A380 committed 27. April 2005. The first company to use for flights, Singapore was Singapore Airlines (“Singapore Airlines”). | aerospace |
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-south-pinellas/st-petersburg/faa-173-air-traffic-control-towers-to-close | 2017-12-11T04:14:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948512121.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211033436-20171211053436-00179.warc.gz | 0.966032 | 338 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__222870417 | en | Bay area airports among 173 air traffic control towers that may close, FAA says list not final
Small airports nationwide will see effects
Laura Harris , Kristal Roberts
5:19 AM, Mar 7, 2013
12:58 PM, Mar 7, 2013
TAMPA BAY - The U.S. spending cuts, also known as the "sequester" that went into effect March 1 could lead to the closing of 173 traffic control towers at small regional airports across U.S., two of them being in the Bay area.
The potentially affected towers for the Bay area include Lakeland-Linder Airport in Lakeland and Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg.
Many believe this could be a disaster, considering the change would leave pilots without any assistance. Albert Witted has previously experienced a number of crashes.
If there is a glimmer of hope though, it lies with appeals. The FAA has stated the airports affected would have a chance to try to stop the closures, but there are no guarantees.
So while nothing is final just yet, it still seems the future of these two Bay Area airports is no doubt up in the air.
But why close the towers completely?
While the FAA has not immediately responded to comment request, a national aviation official told ABC News a lot of these smaller airports can get contract towers to continue to provide air traffic control services at millions less on average.
There has been no announcement that Lakeland-Linder nor Albert Whitted Airports will be closing up shop for good, but without towers, these smaller airports will have to find the funding to get outsourced controllers to get through their everyday operations. | aerospace |
https://www.kubicekballoons.eu/life-we-live/news-archive-2013/the-unicef-project-launch | 2023-12-09T05:48:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00215.warc.gz | 0.970473 | 184 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__81304523 | en | Last news from Andrew Parker:
I had a successful project launch on Sunday at Balmoral School in Auckland. We had 3 live broadcasts on national TV from the launch and it was covered by the NZ Herald also. The Director of UNICEF New Zealand was there along with other UNICEF staff, plus a number of guests and 150 children from Balmoral School in Auckland. The balloon has been certified and its first free-flight will be on Thursday. We will also be shooting a promo video that day for the project.
I will then get the balloon prepared to be shipped to Australia next month. We will be in Australia for around 6 weeks before the balloon is shipped to Malaysia. I am working with the organisers of both the Canberra and Malaysia balloon festivals. At this stage it will be possible to fly the balloon at both events. There will be 11 days to ship the balloon from Canberra to Kuala Lumpur. | aerospace |
https://powermoneysex.us/the-football-field-sized-steroid-that-people-are-freaking-out-about-dont-sweat-it/ | 2020-07-09T08:55:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655899209.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709065456-20200709095456-00495.warc.gz | 0.964334 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__15764859 | en | First of all, it’s probably not as big as you think it is. The object is roughly 40 meters in diameter, according to the ESA. A football field is 48.5 meters wide and 109 meters long.
For comparison, some of the other asteroids on the Risk List measure 900 and 375 meters in diameter.
The Risk List is probably not as scary as it sounds
The Risk List sounds daunting, right? But that simply means that ESA has calculated a non-zero impact probability.
By comparison, the threshold for action by space agencies is if an asteroid is determined to have a 1 in 100 chance of impact with the Earth — an order of magnitude different.
In addition to 2006QV89, there are 869 other near-Earth asteroids on ESA’s Risk List.
And if we were to freak out about every one of them, we’d never get any work done.
It’s still pretty far away
2006QV89 is currently 4.2 million miles away from us. If the asteroid does hit Earth, it wouldn’t be until September 9, 2019, at 7:03 a.m., ESA says.
Space agencies have been prepping for the worst
So you can stop freaking out now. | aerospace |
https://defencerussia.wordpress.com/category/aircraft/ | 2018-05-21T00:56:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794863901.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521004325-20180521024325-00446.warc.gz | 0.949205 | 1,404 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__13691473 | en | Russia’s prospective high-speed helicopter that is currently being developed in the interests of the Defence Ministry will go into production in 2022 and will be able to make up to 500 kilometres per hour, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Aerospace Forces Colonel General Viktor Bondarev told reporters on Tuesday.
“This work is in full swing, and in 2018 the helicopter’s one-off prototype is to perform a flight. The work completion is planned for 2021, and in 2022 – a series of these helicopters will be produced. They will be able to develop a speed of up to 500 kilometres per hour,” Bondarev said.
Crews of the Su-24M tactical bombers and Mi-8AMTSh “Terminator” combat transport helicopters will perform at the X International exhibition of arms, military equipment and ammunition named Russia Arms Expo-2015 set to be held in Nizhny Tagil.
“Pilots will apply bombs and unguided rockets against ground targets simulating a column of tanks. Demonstration flights with combat use are scheduled to be held daily from 9 to 12 September at the Staratel site,” – the press service of the Central Military District reported.
Aircraft from airports located in the Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions will participate in demonstration flights.
Army Aviation helicopters conducted exercises for search and destruction of saboteurs in the Arctic, said CMD spokesperson, Colonel Jaroslav Rostchupkin.
“Helicopters of the Central Military District Army Aviation during the exercise for the search and destruction of subversive groups of the conditional enemy worked out a missile strike and landing of tactical airborne assault on the Taimyr Peninsula”, – he said.
The newest light military transport aircraft Il-112V will be made entirely of Russian units; at the moment, the problem of substitution of the three remaining Ukrainian units is being solved, said Chief Designer of “Ilyushin Aviation Complex” (JSC “IL”) Nikolai Talikov on Friday.
“The task of import substitution in this IL-112V aircraft has been set. It has three Ukrainian units left; the issue of their substitution is being solved. The aircraft will be completely, one hundred percent Russian,” – said Talikov at a round table held during the MAKS.
He also said that the Il-112B trials for military tasks will be held in 2019.
Russia’s Defense Ministry is interested in the improvement and further modernization of the Yak-130 combat training aircraft, in particular, in their equipment with laser rangefinders, Chief of the Airospace Forces, Colonel-General Viktor Bondarev told reporters on Saturday.
“Devices for generation of smoke are meant for our aerobatic team “Wings of Tauris” and laser rangefinders are to be used for the aircraft, as it is prescribed by tactical and technical requirements, to be able to apply all kinds of guided weapons. And it has everything to do that – all possibilities and a huge modernization potential, so we are considering the matter and will install them,” – said the general.
Russian naval aviation will receive 25 new and 5 upgraded aircraft by the end of the year, Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu said on Monday.
Shoigu pointed out that the Russian naval aviation is on duty in all parts of the world ocean, takes an active part in the fight against piracy, as well as in search and rescue operations.
“Anti-submarine aircraft make regular flights to the sea and ocean areas, ensuring the security of Russia in the underwater environment,” – the Minister said.
The appearance of a new modification of the Tu-160 strategic bomber missile carrier is to be determined by the end of 2015, CEO of “Tupolev” Nikolai Savitskikh told reporters at the Aerospace Show.
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the upcoming resumption of production of the Tu-160 this spring. According to the Defense Ministry, the Tu-160 is a completely new aircraft with new “stuffing”.
“Now we have prepared our proposals, they are now defined, we are working on engineering and will present final variant by the end of the year,” – said Savitskikh at the MAKS-2015.
Iran is in “active” talks with Russia on signing a contract for the purchase of at least two types of military aircraft, said Iranian Vice President Sorena Sattari.
Answering the question concerning the purchase of the Russian Superjet 100 aircraft, the Vice President noted that it attracts the attention of Tehran, and “if Russia offers us (Iran) good financial conditions, many of our airlines will be ready to take them.”
In addition, he said, one of the Iranian airlines had already tested the Superjet 100 and “the results were positive”.
Irkut Corporation (UAC member) on MAKS-2015 static display represents for the first time Yak-130 combat trainer with a laser rangefinder designed for visual recognition ground and surface targets, and measuring the slant range to them.
Yak-130 (tail number 01) was improved by the Yakovlev design bureau, a part of Irkut Corporation, in order to increase combat efficiency of the aircraft to be used as trainer and light combat aircraft as well.
The laser range finder allows for Yak-130 combat use in difficult terrain (mountains, gorges), improves accuracy of determining operational objectives coordinates and application of existing aircraft weapons nomenclature.
Yak-130 can carry guided and unguided weapons, which allows using the aircraft for training and combat mission. Combat payload at 9 hard points up to 3,000 kg. Open avionics architecture allows integration of various available and perspective Russian and foreign made weaponry.
In April of this year, Russia and Bangladesh signed a contract for the purchase of six Russian-made Mil Mi-171Sh combat-transport helicopters as well as one Mi-171E medium-lift transport aircraft, according to Ivan Goncharenko, First Deputy CEO of Rosoboronexport .
“A contract was signed in April 2015 on the delivery of six Mi-171Sh military and transport helicopters, and also one Mi-171E transport helicopter in its Salon option,” he told TASS this Monday in Moscow. Earlier reports spoke of only five M0-171Sh helicopters. In June 2015, Rosoboronexport – the major Russian specialized agency responsible for arms export – also stated that delivery of the first aircraft has already started (production of the helicopters has already begun in February of this year). | aerospace |
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/southern-airways-242-1977-crash/61989 | 2014-10-23T01:42:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507448896.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005728-00332-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.961934 | 1,319 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__173876966 | en | As part of AccuWeather.com's severe weather week, we take a look at three noteworthy airplane accidents where weather played a significant role in the disaster.
While not an exhaustive look at the impacts of weather on aviation, these three plane crashes arguably had some of the biggest impacts on aviation safety in adverse weather conditions.
The first installment in this three-part series is below.
The data for the following story was gathered from the official accident report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.
The air was muggy and the temperature nearing the 80-degree mark on the afternoon of April 4, 1977, as Captain Bill McKenzie and First Officer Lyman Keele piloted Southern Airways Flight 242 into the sky over Huntsville, Ala., headed east toward Atlanta, Ga.
Over the next hour, weather conditions would rapidly deteriorate and put the lives of 81 passengers and four crew members in danger as the pilots struggled to keep their plane in the air.
A Muggy Spring Day
That early spring day dawned fairly mild across the southeastern United States. A morning temperature of near 60 degrees in Atlanta, Ga., made for a pleasant early morning. The mercury climbed into the 70s by midday; however, the ideal outdoor activity weather would have dire consequences in the afternoon.
A cold front slicing through the Southeast began to trigger thunderstorms across Tennessee and Alabama by early afternoon. Rapid upward motion and cold air aloft combined with ample surface warmth and moisture created an environment ripe for severe thunderstorms.
Before leaving Huntsville, McKenzie and Keele had been informed of tornado watches issued for northern Alabama and northern Georgia that afternoon. There was no other specific information passed along to the pilots regarding bad weather between Huntsville and Atlanta.
What they did not know was that a line of severe thunderstorms, with a history of producing hail and tornadoes, was directly in their flight path.
Minutes after takeoff, Flight 242 entered a heavy thunderstorm. Both pilots attempted to use their in-flight weather radar to find a region of clear air.
Despite seeing an area on their radar that looked calmer, it was actually the strongest area of the storm. The pilots didn't realize that the heavy rain caused the radar to inaccurately portray an area of hail as an area of light precipitation. This can be a common problem but flight crews are not necessarily properly trained to recognize it.
By inadvertently entering the most intense part of the thunderstorm, the pilots had sealed their fate.
A plane similar to the aircraft piloted by McKenzie and Keele.
Photo by Flickr user Dean Morley
A Fatal Mistake
Immediately, large hail began to pummel the DC-9 aircraft. Large amounts of rain and ice ingested into the engines caused them to surge. Soon after, they both quit working due to extreme damage.
As the plane descended, it broke out of the storm but now had no engine power. This type of emergency (permanent loss of thrust to both engines) had never occurred in the history of commercial, turbo-jet aircraft. The pilots were faced with an nearly impossible situation.
Despite a valiant effort by the crew to land the plane on a portion of road near New Hope, Ga., the plane's wing clipped a gas station during landing, bursting into flames. Of the 85 people onboard, 63 perished in addition to 9 on the ground; 23 survived.
Immediately, the investigation's focus turned toward the weather. Why had the pilots flown into a severe thunderstorm? Could the accident have been prevented? Did the flight crew have the information they needed to make proper decisions?
See more Severe Weather Week stories.
A Lack of Communication
In the end, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that important weather information had never been disseminated to the pilots of flight 242. They never knew that the storm in their flight path was severe due to no ground-to-air communication. Instead, they trusted their in-flight radar and made a grave mistake.
The NTSB recommended several improvements to the integration of weather information in the aviation industry. The development of weather systems that allowed real-time display of important meteorological information was expedited. In 1977, Doppler radar was still relatively unreliable and untimely.
In addition, the NTSB suggested that significant meteorological events be transmitted more frequently so that pilots were more aware about the hazards of severe weather. Proper dissemination of thunderstorms watches and warnings was also analyzed and improved.
While many of these changes may seem trivial today, they were ground-breaking over 30 years ago. The knowledge of weather and its impact on aviation has drastically improved since flight 242 crashed in 1977. However, less than 10 years later, a sultry summer day in Dallas, Texas, would turn deadly and an invisible killer would be revealed.
Stay tuned for the second installment of this three-part series focusing on Delta Airlines Flight 191, to be published on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Since Tuesday night, NESDIS, NOAA’s satellite and information service, has been experiencing network issues, and has not received a full feed of satellite data for input, a critical component for the numerical models used to forecast the weather.
Gonzalo's fury was felt all the way from Bermuda through eastern Newfoundland and into Europe causing widespread power outages and damaged buildings and killing at least one person.
Frigid conditions and heavy snow led to widespread and extensive school cancellations and delays last year. How will this winter shape up?
A nor'easter will strengthen while moving up the Atlantic coast into Friday with the heaviest rain, strongest winds and biggest waves taking aim on New England and part of Canada.
Storms, including Ana, are lining up over the northern Pacific, en route to the northwestern United States and British Columbia.
After more than a decade, the National Weather Service has officially adopted an experimental short-range weather model capable of providing more precise predictions under rapidly changing storm conditions.
SW Caribbean (1998)
Tropical Storm Mitch formed. Mitch went on to lead to devastating flooding and loss of life across Central America later in the month.
Tuscaloosa, AL (1884)
No rain from August 28-October 22. Severe drought throughout Southeast.
Temperature reached 104 degrees at San Diego (record for date). Record for date 100 degrees at Los Angeles (downtown). Climax of heat wave of record duration in Southern California. | aerospace |
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Task: Assembled the left aileron
Today I shot the rivets on the top spar of the left aileron.
After finding the correct bucking bar, I was able to do it
solo. It came out great!
Then I pulled it off the jig, and rived the top skin to the
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Next it went back on the jig with the main ribs inserted into
I squeezed the rivets on the top half of the skin to rib and
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http://www.rcplanet.com/Futaba_PA_2_Pilot_Assist_Link_Auto_Pilot_p/futpa2.htm | 2014-12-20T12:18:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802769844.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075249-00093-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.851551 | 325 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__17184758 | en | This is the Futaba Pilot Assist Link (Auto Pilot) For Aircraft Use (Not Helicopters).
When you release the transmitter sticks, the pa-2 automatically returns the aircraft to level flight even if it enters a dangerous state due to the effect of wind or erroneous operation. This simplifies training in model aircraft flying techniques.
One Futaba Amplifier Unit Pre-Wired with 2-Pin and J Plugs, one Sensor Unit Pre-Wired with 2-Pin Plugs, Nylon Nut and Washer, and one Instruction Manual
Use with a standard Futaba-compatible receiver/radio system
- Horizontal stabilizer for model aircraft and incorporates the latest sensor technology
- Operates on a single aileron servo
- Supports two channels to level the wings and bring plane to level flight
- Automatically controls the elevators and ailerons, but when the modeler operates a stick, the sensitivity drops according to the amount of stick operation and stick operation has priority
- Sensitivity can be adjusted by transmitters having volume control- (at least 5 channels and at least one extra channel is on a dial.)
Power Requirement: 4.8 Volt (NiCd Battery)
Current Drain: 5 mAh (at 4.8V)
Amplifier Length: 2.1 in (54 mm) (excluding protruding parts)
Width: 1.3 in (34 mm)
Height: 0.6 in (15 mm)
Weight: 0.9 oz (25 g)
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https://blog.navcanada.ca/all-women-controllers-direct-air-canadas-all-women-flight-crew-from-yyz-to-yeg/ | 2021-04-13T07:58:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038072175.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413062409-20210413092409-00064.warc.gz | 0.924169 | 728 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__256833227 | en | March 8, 2020
All-women controllers direct Air Canada’s all-women flight crew from YYZ to YEG
NAV CANADA and Air Canada celebrated women in aviation with a flight flown and guided entirely by women. Air Canada flight 167 took off from Toronto on March 5, 2020, enroute to Edmonton with an all-women flight crew onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. An all-women constellation of NAV CANADA terminal and tower air traffic controllers guided the aircraft from takeoff to landing.
🔉 Behind-the-scenes of AC167.
From start to finish, an all-female ground crew, in-flight, and @NAVCanada controllers operated this flight from Toronto to Edmonton.
— Air Canada (@AirCanada) March 8, 2020
FROM YYZ TO YEG
Air Canada flight 167 began its journey around noon at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. A round of cheers and applause came from the passengers at the gate prior to boarding when it was announced that the entire crew and air traffic control were women.
After boarding, the aircraft was directed on the taxiways and cleared for take off by Melissa Nowogrodzki at NAV CANADA’s Toronto air traffic control tower. From there, the flight began its journey across three flight information regions: Toronto, Winnipeg and Edmonton, respectively. More than ten female air traffic controllers guided the flight from sector-to-sector during its 2,760 kilometre journey. Behind the scenes, other women helped with flight operations, flight planning and other aspects of air traffic services.
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Today, this team of highly skilled professionals guided @AirCanada flight 167, which was flown and supported by an all-female crew, from @TorontoPearson to @FlyEIA. #IWD2020 #WOAW20 • • • Aujourd’hui, cette équipe de professionnels hautement qualifiés a guidé le vol 167 d’@AirCanada, dont l’équipage était composé uniquement de femmes, de @TorontoPearson à @FlyEIA. #JIF2020 #WOAW20
After the nearly four-hour flight landed at YEG, the aircraft was met by all-female airport staff to guide the aircraft to the gate, completing what is being called a historic flight.
Melanie Collins, a controller at Edmonton Air Traffic Control Tower, had a hand in the flight. “It’s nice to see that there’s a lot more women involved in aviation, it’s kind of a momentous thing,” she exclaimed. “It’s a big deal because it doesn’t happen regularly, so it’s neat to be a part of it and to see it being recognized.”
ELEVATING WOMEN IN AVIATION
Collins has been an air traffic controller at NAV CANADA for more than a decade, and while noticing more women following her career path, she’s hoping that the trend continues to grow. Events like this are important, especially to raise awareness amongst young women so they know they can pursue a career in aviation.
This is one of the reasons why NAV CANADA is a proud supporter of Elevate Aviation – a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing gender diversity in the aviation industry. Visit the Elevate Aviation website to learn more about the opportunities available to help women thrive and succeed through aviation. | aerospace |
https://khandronesorigin.com/2023/01/27/skygrabber-the-software-being-used-to-hack-into-us-drones/ | 2023-03-26T06:26:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945433.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326044821-20230326074821-00064.warc.gz | 0.952516 | 388 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__277998737 | en | Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become a crucial part of modern warfare and surveillance operations, with the United States military being one of the largest users of drones in the world. However, these drones are not immune to hacking and can be compromised by malicious actors. One example of this is the use of a software called SkyGrabber to hack into and control U.S. drones.
SkyGrabber is a type of software that can intercept and record data transmitted by satellite networks. This includes data sent by drones, such as video feeds, GPS coordinates, and control commands. By using SkyGrabber, a hacker can intercept and analyze the data transmitted by a drone, potentially gaining access to sensitive information and even taking control of the drone itself.
In 2011, it was reported that a group of hackers had used SkyGrabber to intercept and record video feeds from U.S. drones operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. The hackers were able to gain access to the video feeds by intercepting the data transmission between the drone and the satellite network. They were then able to analyze the video feeds to gain valuable intelligence on U.S. military operations.
The use of SkyGrabber to hack into U.S. drones highlights the need for increased security measures to protect against cyber attacks on UAVs. This includes encrypting data transmitted by drones and implementing secure communication protocols to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, it’s important to have a well-trained cybersecurity team to detect and respond to any intrusion attempts.
In conclusion, the use of software like SkyGrabber to hack into U.S. drones is a serious security concern. It highlights the need for increased security measures to protect against cyber attacks on UAVs, including encryption and secure communication protocols. It’s crucial for the military and other organizations to take proactive steps to protect their drones from hacking and other cyber threats. | aerospace |
http://tvgo.xfinity.com/watch/Apollo-13/5065341642376149112/movies?locale=es_US | 2016-07-28T22:43:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257829320.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071029-00037-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.742725 | 85 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__138253065 | en | - S0 |
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- When an explosion jeopardizes a moon mission, NASA scientists fight to bring the crew home safely.
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https://ukaviation.news/first-airbus-a350-1000-land-in-uk-touches-cardiff-airport/ | 2022-09-27T17:41:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335054.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927162620-20220927192620-00726.warc.gz | 0.967551 | 492 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__190626467 | en | The first Airbus A350-1000 to land in the UK has touched down at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) this afternoon.
F-WWXL (MSN071) is the 3rd Airbus A350-1000 XWB aircraft to be built and the final aircraft to enter Airbus’ test line up.
The long range twin-jet, known as the XWB or (Extra Wide Body) took off from Toulouse this afternoon for the short flight to Cardiff and landed just after 16:30hrs before taking up residence at Wales’ National Airport for 2 days of fuel trials.
The fuel trials are an important part of the certification process and it is understood engineers from Airbus Broughton and Airbus Filton will be assisting with the trials.
The A350 has a fuel system designed with fewer pumps and valves and a sophisticated fuel management system that handles the fueling and de fueling operations on the ground, as well as fuel flow to engines and between tanks while airborne. The system also moves fuel between tanks to optimise the aircraft’s centre of gravity (CoG) as well as reducing wing bending. This process also helps to maintain the correct fuel temperature range.
Nick is the senior reporter and editor at UK Aviation News as well as working freelance elsewhere. He has his finger firmly on the pulse on Aviation, not only in the UK but worldwide. Nick has been asked to speak in a professional capacity on LBC, Heart and other broadcast networks.
Iron Maiden’s iconic Boeing 747 Ed Force One took off from Cardiff Airport today to start the Book of Souls World Tour. The plane, fully decked out in Iron Maiden livery, took off just after 12pm today and some of the Aviation Wales Team were on hand to capture the [read more]
Summer 2015 saw a 10% increase in passengers at Cardiff Airport comapared to the same period in 2015 according to Cardiff Airport. The welsh hub states that compared to June, July and August 2014 the numbers this year were up 12%, 8% and 10% respectively. Both Thomson and Thomas Cook [read more]
There is no doubt that Cardiff Airport has secured a major coup in attracting Qatar Airways into the region but with the airport hoping to hit 3 million passengers by 2025, Air Passenger Duty (APD) devolution has to happen. The Qatar airways move into Cardiff baffled analysts across the globe [read more] | aerospace |
https://avia.superforum.fr/t1928p75-le-post-tornado-selon-airbus-le-fcas | 2020-09-19T14:58:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400192778.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20200919142021-20200919172021-00710.warc.gz | 0.803063 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__274473449 | en | oups, j'avais bien lu la première fois, mais retenu seulement 'rumeur qui s'amplifie'
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Safran will take the lead in engine design and integration, and MTU Aero Engines will take the lead in engine services.
In the framework of the contractual scheme defined by France and Germany, Safran Aircraft Engines will be the prime contractor and MTU Aero Engines the main partner for the first phase of Research and Technology (Phase 1A).
The two partners also agreed on the foundation of a 50/50 joint venture that will be incorporated by the end of 2021 to manage the development, the production and the after-sales support activities of the new engine that will power the next-generation fighter aircraft (NGF). | aerospace |
https://traveltrade.today/travel-trade/news/three-day-french-air-traffic-control-strike-called-off/ | 2022-09-28T00:06:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335059.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927225413-20220928015413-00427.warc.gz | 0.955944 | 130 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__244971355 | en | 23 Sep 2022by James Chapple
Next week’s three-day French air traffic control strike has been called off.
France’s ATCs had been due to walk out over 28-30 September.
However, France’s SNCTA union confirmed the strike had been called off after 48 hours of negotiations with public authorities, including France’s civil aviation authority.
France’s air traffic controllers play a uniquely important role in European air travel owing to the number of flights that rely on overflying French airspace.
A one-day walkout earlier this month affected more than 3,000… | aerospace |
https://speedbirdjets.com/faq/ | 2021-03-02T05:19:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178363217.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20210302034236-20210302064236-00107.warc.gz | 0.946808 | 646 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__220649003 | en | Frequently asked questions
What is the Access Program?
Access is a shared fleet program that allows you to fly in the world’s fastest business jet, the Cessna Citation X. Within Access, you will enjoy the familiarity of operations and tax benefits of ownership, without the administrative, maintenance, or personnel responsibilities normally associated with ownership. Access offers the flexibility and consistency of a fractional program, while offering the fixed pricing of jet cards and the economics of charter.
What is a shared fleet program?
A shared fleet program gives program members access to other aircraft within the program. The shared fleet program benefits members by eliminating, ferry and positioning flight expenses and gives members to ability to use multiple aircraft at that same time.
How does the Access program work?
Members purchase a Citation X inclusive of 1,000 hours of flight time through the Access program to be used over a five-year term. Members can request travel at any time to or from more than 5,000 airports located with the coverage area with as little as 24 hours’ notice.
Am I responsible for pilots’ services, fuel, or maintenance?
No this will never be your responsibility, all expenses are included with the membership.
Will I be required to pay additional fees such as, management fees, hourly occupied fees, fuel surcharges, or excise taxes?
No you will never see any additional fees, everything is included in the membership.
What is the coverage area?
Coverage area includes the 48 continuous United States, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, and most of the Caribbean.
Can I access multiple aircraft at the same time?
Yes, you will be able to access multiple aircraft at the same time.
Can I upgrade to a larger aircraft from time to time if needed?
Yes, our goal at Speedbird Jets is to meet your every flying need. For this reason we offer up to five uses of a 14 passenger Gulfstream G450.
How many peak days are there in the program?
None. The Access program does not impose any peak day or blackout day travel restrictions.
Do the aircraft have WiFi connectivity?
Yes. All aircraft feature high speed wireless connectivity.
How long is the membership term?
The membership term range is from three to five years.
Can I cancel before the end of the membership term?
Membership can be cancelled at any time.
What about safety?
Aircraft are operated and maintained to the highest standards. All flights are operated under FAA part 135 air carrier regulations which is far more stringent than private owner (part 91), or fractional ownership (part 91K) regulations. All pilots must have a minimum of 2,500 flight hours flight experience and possess an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license; the highest level of pilot license. All pilots attend the world’s preeminent flight training provider Flight Safety International semi-annually for full motion flight simulator training. In addition to Flight Safety International, pilots also undergo flight upset training which is not required by the FAA. Primary maintenance on all Citation X aircraft is performed by Cessna, the aircraft’s manufacture. | aerospace |
http://islamicsunrays.com/earth-from-space-new-images/ | 2017-03-26T14:53:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189242.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00160-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.929533 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__255325095 | en | “And it is He who created the night and the day and the sun and the moon; all [heavenly bodies] in an orbit are swimming.” – Quran, Al-Anbiyaa, 21:33
These spectacular images of the Earth are the most true-colour images of the entire world released to date, according to Nasa scientists.
The images of the Indian Ocean and North America were produced by researchers at Nasa’s Goddard Space Flight Center using images from the Terra satellite more than 700km (435 miles) above the Earth’s surface.
The Blue Marble series was pieced together from thousands of images taken over many months by the satellite’s remote-sensing device Modis, of every square kilometre of the Earth’s surface.
Allah’s signs are all around us, and modern technology reveals more signs to us every day. Some of Allah’s miracles are so small that we can only see them with modern microscopes; while others are so great that we can only see them from the distance of space, Subhan Allahu wa bihamdihi, glory to Allah and all praise to Him.
Click on the thumbnails to see the amazing full-size photos. | aerospace |
http://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/CO/Colorado-Springs/7950433/ | 2014-07-12T11:37:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1404776432874.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20140707234032-00035-ip-10-180-212-248.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.943954 | 90 | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__115076359 | en | I love to teach and I'm very good at approaching a subject from a variety of directions. I have decades of teaching experience in a wide range of fields such as bagpipes and Scottish Country Dancing, math and science tutoring, and certified flight instruction. My qualifications include a Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering and instructor certifications or licenses in flight instruction and Scottish Dancing. I charge reasonable fees and am dedicated to helping you learn.
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https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2018/01/01/burnt-aircraft-found-on-coastal-road/ | 2019-01-18T02:23:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583659654.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190118005216-20190118031216-00281.warc.gz | 0.950823 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__230119289 | en | Posted: Monday, January 1, 2018. 4:44 PM. CST.
By BBN Staff: Police have released information of an aircraft found on Sunday.
Sometime after midday, police and Belize Defence Force (BDF) personnel visited an area off the Coastal Road in the Belize District.
There, they observed a twin engine King Air Beach craft almost completely destroyed by fire.
Near the aircraft, authorities observed an illegal airstrip.
Police believe that this aircraft had been in this area for a few days and it was pulled from the airstrip and burnt.
Checks were done in the nearby bush and surrounding areas but nothing illegal was found.
Authorities continue to investigate this incident.
© 2018, BreakingBelizeNews.com. This article is the copyrighted property of Breaking Belize News. Written permission must be obtained before reprint in online or print media. REPRINTING CONTENT WITHOUT PERMISSION AND/OR PAYMENT IS THEFT AND PUNISHABLE BY LAW. | aerospace |
https://www.ufoeyes.com/2012/10/12/object-spotted-on-mars-by-curiosity-identified-as-plastic/ | 2023-12-09T02:35:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100781.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209004202-20231209034202-00057.warc.gz | 0.926895 | 94 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__238854214 | en | Object spotted on Mars by Curiosity identified as plastic
Plastic on Mars (original image, 931KB)
The unidentified object that Curiosity spotted a couple of days ago has now been identified — it’s a benign piece of plastic, that probably got loose during the descent stage. Humans and their littering ways…
My team assessed the shiny object as likely to be some type of plastic wrapper material, possibly from the descent stage.
Another mystery solved. | aerospace |
https://www.helicopterservices.co.uk/commercial-pilot-licence | 2024-04-23T01:37:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818452.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423002028-20240423032028-00734.warc.gz | 0.941158 | 540 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__73991972 | en | Commercial Pilot Licence - CPL(H)
Want to fly for a living? A commercial pilot licence is essential if you want to advance your PPL(H) and get paid to do the job you love.
We offer CPL(H) modular training at our base at White Waltham Airfield. The pre-requirements are that the applicant has passed the CPL(H) exams, has completed 155 hours in helicopters at least 50 of which are pilot in command and 10 hours cross-country. Please give us a call to discuss pricing.
Helicopter Services train pilots to a high standard for their EASA commercial pilot licence. We aim well above what is required to just pass the skill test at the end of the course. Your training will include the ground-based aspects of planning and organisational structure as well as the flying.
We usually train on the R22 helicopter but can accommodate many other types if required. ICAO and military licence conversions have different requirements to the ones listed below, but contact us if you are unsure of your personal requirements and we will be happy to help.
Commercial Pilot Licence Requirements
Before starting the commercial pilot licence course at Helicopter Services, you must hold a Class I medical, have 155 hours of flight time on helicopters. Of these, 50 hours must be pilot in command time with a minimum of 10 hours of cross-country flying.
If you hold a PPL(A) you may claim up to 20 hours credit towards the 155 hours.
If you hold a CPL(A) you may claim up to 50 hours credit towards the 155 hours.
You must also have completed the CPL(H) or ATPL(H) ground exams, which we do not offer training for at Helicopter Services. However, we work in partnership with Caledonian Advanced Pilot Training and would recommend them for ground training.
The commercial pilot licence course consists of 30 hours of dual flight training. Of this, 20 hours are visual flight instruction and 10 hours are instrument training. We also offer the night qualification which requires 5 hours of additional flying at night if done within the CPL course.
At the end of the flying course, you will demonstrate your abilities to a CAA accredited examiner before acquiring your helicopter commercial pilot licence.
What next? Why not consider our Flight Instructor Courses to further improve your flying?
For military pilots, Helicopter Services is an ELCAS Approved Learning Provider. We would recommend getting in contact or reading CAP 804 Section 4, Part O (for reference only) to find out what credit you receive for your military experience. | aerospace |
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This is Ground Control to Major Tom, pack your freeze-dried ice cream and put your helmet on—we’re journeying to California’s space museums. There’s something about exploring celestial bodies in space, an intergalactic wish-come-true in the Golden State. You’re in luck, Ground Control has cleared you for landing at the California space museums. One, two, three…takeoff!
Incredible Air and Space Museums throughout California
Aerospace Museum of California
Location: 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan Park
Celebrate National Space Day at the Aerospace Museum of California. Formerly known as McClellan Aviation Museum, this place is Sacramento’s best-kept secret. With over forty artifacts and an outstanding aerospace section, the museum never ceases to display the wonders of flight.
Admire the many restored aircraft and NASA-supported exhibits. The flight simulator and state-of-the-art Aerospace Learning Center will turn your eyes towards the sky. Discover a newfound love for aviation thanks to the hands-on exhibits—not too bad for a day trip to Sacramento.
Location: 2503 East Avenue P, Palmdale
Blackbird Airpark is dedicated to preserving, displaying, and educating the public to over 75 years of flight research. Home to nearly 80 historic aircraft, including the legendary Lockheed SR-71A and the once classified D-21 drone, this L.A. museum is too good to miss.
Artifacts in this air and space museum include missiles, hardware, technical drawings, aircraft propulsion systems, and more. But, that’s not all. Discover exhibits on ancient lake beds, early homesteading, and breaking the sound barrier and flight test from World War II to the present.
Wings of History Air Museum
Location: 12777 Murphy Avenue, San Martin
If you’re an aviation enthusiast, head down to the Wings of History Air Museum. Teaching the public about air and space for 25 years, this non-profit has historic aircraft, engines, and a large collection of models on display.
Located 15 minutes from Cal Expo, this museum is the STEM playground of your dreams. Unleash your inner geek at building block competitions and scavenger hunts while learning about the era of aviation from a fully restored speed-wing biplane.
Golden State Space Museums
San Diego Air and Space Museum
Location: 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego
The history of aviation is one remarkable story, and it all unfolds at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Housing a collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft from all over the world, this inspiring San Diego museum has all your aircraft preferences on display.
Begin your journey beneath a model of the Montgolfier brothers’ hot air balloon—the first man-made vehicle to break the bonds of gravity. Marvel at the entertaining yet dangerous antics of the 1920s barnstormers in the Golden Age of Flight Gallery.
Chico Air Museum
Location: 165 Ryan Avenue, Chico
Classic uniforms, flight logs from historic expeditions, NASA, and space artifacts—all these are found under one roof at Chico Air Museum. With a primary aim to educate and inspire, this air and space museum should make it onto your itinerary.
Located inside a WWII-era hangar, the museum was once part of the Chico Army Airfield. Explore a number of interesting artifacts, examine flight photography, and absorb all the information at the aviation research library. Don’t forget to take pictures of the propeller-driven aircraft outside the museum.
Museum of Flying
Location: 3100 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica
Established in 1974, the Museum of Flying dreams big and soars high. Nicknamed the “Spirit of Santa Monica,” the aerospace museum is an ode to SoCal’s history of aviation. The Museum of Flying honors aviation and aerospace leaders, well-known test pilots, as well as the original Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo astronauts.
Feast your eyes on the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk jet, a replica of the Wright Flyer, and the BD-5J Microjet from Octopussy—the 13th James Bond film. For all Amelia Earhart fans out there, the museum’s replica of the Lockheed Vega is almost identical to the one she used during her transatlantic flight.
Aerospace Museums in California
California Science Center
Location: 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, this air and space museum is a Golden State must-see. As soon as you step into the California Science Center, you’ll see kids sprinting to dozens of interactive exhibits. After cruising the four major exhibit halls, we can totally see why.
The World of Life exhibit area uncovers the secrets of the living world, from single-celled bacteria to the 100-trillion-celled human being. In the Creative World exhibit, visitors examine the many ways people use technology in their everyday life. The Ecosystems exhibit hall features more than 200 species of live plants and animals. And, last but not least, the Air and Space exhibit shows how astronauts Pete Conrad and Dick Gordon made it to outer space in the Gemini 11 capsule.
Castle Air Museum
Location: 5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater
Home to over 70 restored vintage aircraft, Castle Air Museum proves that there’s more to life than being a passenger. Visitors get the opportunity to peek into the past and admire the art of aviation.
Marvel at the United States’ first operational jet fighter, the amazing General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, an entire lineage of Bomber Aircraft from WWII. Walk among aircraft that has been formerly neglected, used for weapon testing, and almost burnt. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on seeing the RASCAL—the United States Air Force's first nuclear-armed standoff missile.
Hiller Aviation Museum
Location: 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos
Experience the magic of flight at the Hiller Aviation Museum, where innovation reigns and adventure begins. The stunning California space museum discloses the history of aviation and provides a glimpse into the future of air transportation. Not only will you see vintage aircraft exhibits, but you’ll also get to view futuristic prototypes on display.
Meander the museum halls that are filled with antique engines, prototypes, photographs, and models. While the engines represent the heart of the flight, it is the pilots that are celebrated most at this museum. Learn about the fascinating figures that made Northern California aviation what it is today at one of the most unique Bay Area destinations.
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New aircraft tech could mean greener skies now – not in 10 years
Airlines and aircraft manufacturers have committed to net-zero goals, but many of the technologies being developed to cut emissions in the industry are decades away from being ready.
Yet there are technologies that could start cutting emissions right now.
For example, Tamarack Aerospace Group’s “active” winglets – as opposed to the traditional passive kind – can be used to boost aircraft’s efficiency and cut emissions, and could be combined with future green energy technology.
The winglets include an extension to further increase the wingspan, providing energy improvements of up to 33%. They use a load alleviation system to bypass the need for extra reinforcements for the longer wing, creating a low-drag plane that performs like a glider.
And on the ground, Aircraft Towing System World Wide (ATS) has created a towing system that allows aircraft to taxi without using their engines, which could save over 15 million litres of fuel at Heathrow alone. The fuel savings could be used to generate carbon credits to offset fuel burned in flight.
Optimising air traffic management (ATM) is another way to boost efficiency. The EU is currently working on the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project to create an intelligent air transport system with more direct and fuel-efficient flight paths. This could reduce CO2 emissions by 10% per flight.
While these solutions may not have generated as much buzz as electric aircraft and green fuels, they could enable the aviation industry to start cutting emissions sooner and meet interim sustainability goals while we wait for those other technologies to come to fruition. | aerospace |
http://www.gearsonline.net/series/gallforce/destruction/mecha/strugdiver.html | 2018-07-19T11:58:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590866.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719105750-20180719125750-00561.warc.gz | 0.933945 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__269706554 | en | The Struggle Diver is a versatile small attack craft that has two configurations. When released from combat transports like the Assault it is in fighter mode. This is the best mode for fighting in space. When switching to armor mode hatches in the fuselage open to allow the arms and lower body to fold down. In this configuration it is a humanoid fighter with a large thruster backpack. This thruster pack can then detach to allow the craft to operate in the confines of a ship or fortification. It is capable of flight even with the thruster pack detached. Shildy and her companions use four of these to infiltrate Damia. | aerospace |
https://newslanes.com/asteroid-fears-nasa-tracking-63000mph-earth-bound-space-rock-impact-very-possible/ | 2020-11-25T08:55:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141181482.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20201125071137-20201125101137-00300.warc.gz | 0.943444 | 644 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__28765198 | en | Asteroid 101955 Bennu, formally known as 1999 RQ36, is a PHO listed on the Sentry Risk Table with the second-highest cumulative rating on the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale. Investigators have already warned NASA that it could be devastating if they do not act, and, according to a study by scientist Maria Eugenia Sansaturio, the 1999 asteroid may even strike Earth. Dr Sansaturio warned in a report for the Solar System journal Icarus that there is a good chance of the asteroid striking.
She told Universe Today in 2010: “The total impact probability of asteroid 1999 RQ36 can be estimated as 0.00092, approximately one-in-a-thousand chance, but what is most surprising is that over half of this chance (0.00054) corresponds to 2182.”
Now, YouTube channel Destiny has explained exactly what is going on.
They said earlier this month: ”It is a potentially hazardous object that is listed on the Sentry Risk Table with the second-highest cumulative rating on the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale and it’s getting closer to Earth every minute.
“Names after the ancient Egyptian mythological bird associated with Sun, creation and rebirth, the asteroid was heavily observed by scientists in the Arecibo observatory and the Goldstone Deep Space Network as it came closer to Earth on September 23, 1999.
“It is an ancient relic of our Solar System early days, dating back to more than 4.5 billion years and scientists think it likely broke off from a much larger asteroid about 700 million years ago.
“However, the gravitational pull of Saturn dislodged it from the [asteroid] belt and it has drifted much closer to the Earth since then.”
The channel went on to reveal when the asteroid could strike.
It added: “It is very possible that this one could end up eventually hitting the planet in the last quarter of the 22nd century.
“it is roughly 1,640 feet in diameter, about the same height at the Empire State Building in New York and orbits the Sun once every two years and every six years comes very close to Earth, within 0.002 astronomical units, about 186,000 miles.
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“During atmospheric entry, Bennu would begin to break up at an altitude of 236,000 feet, hitting the Earth at a velocity of 27,000mph.
“The impact would release energy equivalent to 1,450 megatons of TNT, the most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated had a yield of 50 megatons.
“If you total up all the nuclear testing in history, you are looking at 510 megatons, so Bennu would release three times more energy than all nuclear weapons in history.
“With that in mind, the crater left behind would measure 4,500 metres in diameter and 1,200 metres deep.”
However, NASA has a plan. | aerospace |
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Service Number: 140907
Regiment & Unit/Ship
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Date of Death
Died 15 February 1944
Age 20 years old
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- Awards Distinguished Flying Medal
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https://sktmud.com/4301 | 2021-06-16T13:13:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487623942.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20210616124819-20210616154819-00204.warc.gz | 0.973249 | 281 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__182141259 | en | Tehran: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced the successful launch of the country’s first military satellite on Wednesday amid tensions with US forces in the Gulf region. The United States has accused Iran of developing missiles under the cover of a satellite program. Iran says its satellite activities are in line with international standards. Tensions between the two countries were also felt in the Gulf region last year. The U.S. Defense Department says Iranian ships are trying to harm its ships in the Gulf. Iran, plagued by a tough US economic embargo and a coronavirus epidemic, has not given up on the world community despite facing such a coronavirus. Successful launch of military satellite.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard has welcomed the launch of the satellite as ‘great success’. “Iran’s first satellite has successfully entered the space center,” the guard-run Sepnah news website said. Iran launched a similar satellite two months ago, but it was not successful. Iran, which has been plagued by the US severe economic blockade as well as the coronavirus epidemic, is urging the world community to ease the blockade and provide emergency assistance. More than 5,300 people have died and more than 85,000 have been infected by Corana infection in Iran. Successful launch of military satellite.
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http://axteraerospace.com/axter-aerospace-propulsion-hybrid-system-ax-40s-aerokurier-magazine/ | 2020-07-12T22:33:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657140337.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200712211314-20200713001314-00513.warc.gz | 0.927238 | 1,471 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__207240330 | en | Additional performance at takeoff and fully electric operation in case of shutdown of the internal propulsion engine. That’s what AXTER Aerospace promises with the hybrid AX-40S engine.
What is the use of a hybrid engine in aeronautics? Reduce emissions of fine particles and carbon dioxide are relevant dimensions.
For the Spanish startup AXTER Aerospace, the increase in safety that an additional electric motor can offer was the decisive argument to develop a hybrid engine for the aeronautical sector. With the first model realized of the AX-40S with an electric motor of 30 kilowatts (40 horses) for the engines Rotax 912 and 914, it was possible to fly during 7 minutes being propelled only by the electric motor fed with batteries of lithium. This first test was carried out with the Light Aircraft Tecnam P92J. In a version already made for customers with the Technam P2004 with variable pitch propellers, it provide 12 minutes to the pilot for landing in case of conventional engine failure.
And what’s the use? The two founders of AXTER Miguel Suárez and Daniel Cristóbal have investigated in detail the statistics of air accidents, after having worked for 8 years in Airbus projects, before venturing into the development of hybrid engines. The aeronautical engineer Miguel Sánchez and the electrical engineer Daniel Cristóbal want to reduce the sad balance of 71 deaths per year in Europe and in the US caused by engine failure during the flight. The hybrid system now provides pilots a break after the shock of an engine failure, which allows them to act without stress and in a relaxed manner.
The Spanish government considered the project worthy of subsidizing and provided a start-up capital. The company CT Engineering Group of Madrid-Getafe, provider of engineering services for companies such as Airbus, Dassault or ATR, joined the project as a strategic partner. Jesús Prieto, the CEO with affinity to the aeronautical sector, has a company with more than 1500 employees, which supported AXTER by making available their simulation software using the finite element m
ethod and structure determination systems. For the design of the power electronics, the University Carlos III of Madrid contributed its knowledge in the field.
The hybrid system already patented by AXTER is the first step towards more efficient systems, until reaching the one hundred percent electric propulsion. It aims to obtain permits for experimental aircraft, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and Very Light Aircraft (VLA) and even aircraft of the CS-23 to CS-25 categories. Even with VLAs, which are allowed to take off with a maximum weight of 750 kilograms, there should be no problems with the additional weight of the hybrid system.
The AX-40S was implemented as the most reasonable input variant for use in LSA and Experimental aircraft, where Rotax engines dominate. The AX-40S has already obtained the operating license from the Spanish air certification agency.
The Axter system can be mounted on four different points of the Rotax 912/914. The frame is part of the system. The crankshaft is coupled to the electric motor by an automatic clutch, which is manufactured by Endrax in Slovenia especially for AXTER. The electric motor can be connected when the pilot deems it convenient. In case of motor failure, the electrical motor will continue working uncoupled of the main motor. During the flight the batteries can be recharged with the combustion engine as long as the electric motor is used for the takeoff and ascent phase.
At the Casarrubios del Monte aerodrome southwest of Madrid, which has an asphalt track of 950 meters and is frequented by Madrid’s aviation followers, Miguel Sánchez demonstrates the efficiency of the AX-40S taking off with and without electric motor. All this at 2050 feet of altitude and summer weather conditions with temperatures hovering around 35 degrees.
Under standard conditions the use of the hybrid system decreases the takeoff distance of the Tecnam P92J (with 600 kilograms of maximum takeoff mass) from 200 to 145 meters. In the altitude and density of the air of Casarrubios del Monte the difference is even greater. Unlike the piston engine, the electric motor doesn’t lose power with higher altitude and density.
In the 100% electric mode the P92J-Hybrid with a speed of 135 km / h continues to climb to 200 feet per minute. To prove it, Miguel Sánchez turns off the Rotax.
The additional power of the hybrid system during takeoff and ascent is more relevant in Hot-and-High situations as well as short take-off runways (with tall grass or hill). On the other hand, the electric motor can be used under normal conditions to decrease the use of the conventional motor and thus reduce the noise emission. In this way airports with limited use due to noise can be reused.
On the descent to runway 26 of the Casarrubios aerodrome, Rotax is again used. The wild and rugged landscape of the landing area is imposing. In the case of a conventional engine stop the electric motor could allow a safe landing. In this situation there would be too little height to use the integral rescue system.
Starting and connecting the electric motor only requires turning a rotary knob on the instrument panel, as long as the main switch is ON. The display informs about the most important power parameters. For the malfunction alarm there are different LEDs in the prototype instrument panel.
No major changes were necessary in the P92 to install the hybrid system. The additional mass of the frame (0.9 kg), the coupling (5 kg) and the electric motor (12 kg) together with the compensation of the controller (6 kg) and the batteries (20 kg), which are mounted behind the seats , they do not displace the center of gravity. The forward propeller shift doesn’t have a negative influence on different flight configurations either.
More than 200 hours of test flights have demonstrated the ability of the AXTER AX-40S system to obtain the flight license. Including also flights from Seville in torrid heat conditions typical of Andalusia with temperatures around 45 degrees, in which the cooling system of the electric motor has proven its effectiveness.
With the use of the hybrid system, AXTER engineers have obtained advantages that are difficult to ignore for flight schools, saving on fuel as well as reducing maintenance costs through the lower use of the Rotax in the landing phase. Electric propulsion and the coupling are maintenance free. Pilots using the hybrid system score points against neighboring airports or aerodromes, with lower CO2 emissions.
The complete package is easy to assemble, is manufactured in Getafe and currently costs 18,700€ plus taxes and shipping costs. Miguel Sánchez explains that this only includes production costs.
After the development, obtaining of the license and the start-up of the production, AXTER now wants to start the commercial exploitation of the AX-40S. The second aircraft is already being equipped with the hybrid system. Two specimens are going to be sent to the University of Cranfield in Great Britain where electric propulsion will be used in drone research. | aerospace |
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Where is the Nauka module?
After two decades in assembly, Russia’s MLM Nauka module finally came within months from the trip to its launch site at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in 2020.
What is Nauka in space?
Nauka — meaning “science” in Russian — is the biggest space laboratory Russia has launched to date, and will primarily serve as a research facility. It is also bringing to the ISS another oxygen generator, a spare bed, another toilet, and a robotic cargo crane built by the European Space Agency (ESA).
How many modules does the ISS have?
The ISS is made up of 17 pressurized modules: six Russian modules (Zarya, Zvezda, Poisk, Rassvet, Nauka, and Prichal), eight US modules ( BEAM, Leonardo, Harmony, Quest, Tranquility, Unity, Cupola, and Destiny), two Japanese modules (the JEM-ELM-PS and JEM-PM) and one European module (Columbus).
What happened Nauka module?
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What does it smell like on the space station?
It’s not necessarily space itself, but what you smell is very metallic, almost like an atomic oxygen. And it’s very distinct. It’s probably the reaction of the metals to the space environment, as all that hardware on the hatch of the cargo vehicle is coming to the space station.
What is the meaning of Nauka in English?
A vessel is a ship or a large boat. [formal] …a US naval vessel. /badhi nauka, badhI naukA, badhee naukaa, badhī naukā/
Why is ISS so fast?
Because the rockets that launched the components of the ISS started on a rotating surface (the Earth), the speed of that rotation is added to the speed the ISS travels in its orbit, meaning we didn’t have to burn as much fuel to get to 17,500 mph (28,000 km/h).
What is the newest ISS module?
The MLM-U is funded by Roscosmos. In the original ISS plans, Nauka was to use the location of the Docking and Storage Module (DSM)….Nauka (ISS module)
|Part of||International Space Station|
|Launch date||21 July 2021, 14:58:25 UTC|
|Docked||29 July 2021, 13:29:01 UTC|
What is Nauka in Sanskrit?
Noun. नौका • (naukā) f. a boat or a small ship.
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An investigation into the breach had quickly ruled out a strike by a micrometeorite, with some Russian news agencies reporting that the hole was the result of a manufacturing fault.
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Can ISS fall to Earth?
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What fuel does ISS use?
For decades, NASA has relied upon hydrogen gas as rocket fuel to deliver crew and cargo to space. | aerospace |
https://phoenixphonetics.com/v2fqer.php?id=dj-luca-parmitano-426c04 | 2021-05-07T16:59:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988796.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20210507150814-20210507180814-00025.warc.gz | 0.931747 | 591 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__82164734 | en | Luca Parmitano. On August 13th, electronic dance music will boldly go where no-one has gone before when ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will deliver the first ever DJ set from the International Space Station. BigCityBeats resident DJ Le Shuuk took over the DJ scepter on the cruise giant and played the closing set on the open-air upper deck until midnight. It's all set to take place on August 13th, and the honour of playing the first DJ set in space will go to ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, who will depart from Earth for the mission on July 20th. ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano made space (and music) history on 13 August 2019 when he broadcast the first DJ music set from orbit, performing to an audience of … Purpose: to link the world of music with that of space research. Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano has become the first DJ in orbit, after playing a set from the International Space Station to a cruise ship of clubbers in the Mediterranean Sea. Water fills the empty spacesuit helmet of Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano in an Aug. 27, 2013 test of the faulty spacewalking gear, which forced NASA to abort a July 16 spacewalk for safety reasons. 11.00 pm From astronaut to Deejay to 'mix' electronic music.
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STS-127 Mission Recap
NASA Commentator George Diller: Space shuttle Endeavour lifted off in a blaze of smoke and clouds on the STS-127 mission at 6:03 p.m. Eastern time, July 15, 2009.
Safely secured inside the shuttle were the mission's seven astronauts, Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Chris Cassidy, Tom Marshburn, Dave Wolf, Tim Kopra and Julie Payette of the Canadian Space Agency. Also inside were the final segments of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory.
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Polansky, Hurley and Payette, along with Kopra, used the shuttle and station robotic arms to maneuver the Japanese Exposed Section cargo carrier back into Endeavour's payload bay.
After a well-deserved day of rest for the entire crew, Marshburn and Cassidy performed the fifth and final spacewalk installing video cameras on the front and back of the new Japanese Exposed Facility.
A complex and demanding undertaking at the station that included 30 hours, 30 minutes throughout five spacewalks came to a close as Endeavour parted company with the Expedition crew members and the hatches were closed once again.
After undocking, Hurley carefully guided the shuttle away from the station, flying around the orbiting outpost for one final look at all the work accomplished on this mission.
One more inspection of the spacecraft's heat shield was performed with the Orbiter Boom Sensor System before the shuttle was cleared for landing.
CAPCOM: Endeavour, Houston, great news! You are "Go" for the deorbit burn.
Commander Mike Polansky: You are a steely-eyed hero! "Go" for the deorbit burn.
Diller: Endeavour touched down on the first opportunity under clear-blue skies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 10:48 Eastern time July 31.
A complex and successful 16-day mission packed with spacewalks, robotics work, science experiments and completion of the Japanese segment on the orbital outpost came to a close with the safe return of the crew and a flawless landing. | aerospace |
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Source: Information & Security: An International Journal, Volume 21, p.19-26 (2006)
Keywords: Air Force Modernisation
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This article addresses the NATO perspective on the challenges and prospects for the Bulgarian Air Force. The general discussion is put in the context of one of NATO’s main themes at the moment, Transformation. | aerospace |
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After years of hard work came to naught, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K Sivan broke down as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was going to leave the organisation after India’s failed moon mission.
Despite a motivational speech to the loser team of Chandrayaan-2 by Narendra Modi, K. Sivan burst into tears.
Following the failed moon mission, the ISRO had announced that it had lost the communication with the lander minutes before its landing.
“This is Mission Control Centre. Vikram Lander descent was as planned and normal performance was observed up to an altitude of 2.1 km. Subsequently, communication from Lander to the ground stations was lost. Data is being analysed,” the ISRO tweeted.
The Indian nation had set their eyes on the Chandrayaan-2 (space mission) which was supposed to land on Moon on Friday, but according to the ISRO they had lost contact with the unmanned spacecraft about 2.1 km away from moon. The fate of the spacecraft is still unknown, but it is feared that it has been crashed.
India’s first moon mission in October 2008 Chandrayaan-1 had also failed.
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry led the trolling against the moon mission and termed the Indian spacecraft a ‘toy’. He said Indian aircraft would have landed in Mumbai rather than on moon. He advised Indians to stop waiting for the moon and go to sleep.
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Harrison Ford had an incident with a loaded passenger plane while he was flying his plane on Tuesday, a new report claims.
The 74-year-old actor was reportedly attempting to land his private plane on a taxiway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California instead of on a runway he was cleared to land on, according to NBC News. (RELATED: Harrison Ford Hospitalized After Plane Crash [PHOTOS])
Ford’s plane ended up passing over an American Airlines 737 that was reportedly carrying 110 passengers. The jet was able to take off for Dallas shortly after the incident. No one was harmed.
“@FAA investiging Harrison Ford after landing on taxiway, not runway at John Wayne Airport, flying over top of 737. More on @NBCNightlyNews,” the NBC News anchor tweeted.
@FAA investiging Harrison Ford after landing on taxiway, not runway at John Wayne Airport, flying over top of 737. More on @NBCNightlyNews
— Tom Costello (@tomcostellonbc) February 14, 2017
“Air traffic controllers cleared the pilot of a single-engine Aviat Husky to land on Runway 20L at John Wayne Airport Monday afternoon,” a statement obtained by Variety read, without mentioning Ford’s name. “The pilot correctly read back the clearance. The pilot then landed on a taxiway that runs parallel to the runway, overflying a Boeing 737 that was holding short of the runway. The FAA is investigating this incident.”
Ford was reportedly captured on radio traffic asking, “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?” Controllers then informed the actor he was landing on the taxiway instead of the the runway he was cleared for.
The actor was involved in another aviation incident in March of 2015 when he crashed his plane onto a Santa Monica golf course, suffering minor injuries. | aerospace |
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The vice president asserted the administration is seeking to add the new military branch by 2020. It also oversees Air Force cyberwarfare.
Sen. Bill Nelson is among the lawmakers opposed to the idea. He also says that the current system, with the Air Force in charge of military space operations, is not ideal. The second phase requires Congress to combine these components into the sixth branch of the armed forces.
The vice president came to the Pentagon to release a report that Congress ordered in last year's defense policy bill laying out options to create a separate service for space.
"I would assume it's billions", he said. "We're still putting it together". "Space is, in his words, a war-fighting domain just like land and air and sea". And it has become increasingly concerned that its assets in space are vulnerable to attack. The Pentagon and intelligence community has a host of sensitive satellites that perform all sorts of vital national security tasks, such as missile warning, precision-guided munitions, military communications and intelligence.
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It's going to take a lot more than a few grandiose speeches from Trump and Pence in order for the Space Force idea to come to fruition, though. Air Force officials and national security experts have spoken out against the creation of a separate Space Force. "We must have American dominance in space".More news: Charges Against New York Rep. Chris Collins Complicate Re-Election Bid
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Russian and China have made significant advancements, challenging the United States' assets in space. In 2007, China fired a missile to destroy an aged weather satellite, demonstrating in a dramatic fashion its ability to deploy anti-satellite weapons.
"We need to address space as a developing, war-fighting domain and a combatant command is certainly one thing that we can establish", he said. He added, "America will always seek peace, in space as on the Earth".
Envisaged as the sixth branch of the American military, the White House wants the Space Force to be created by 2020, the end of Donald Trump's term in office.
While these events may not represent a coherent plan by an adversary to militarize space, Pence argued that they represent a situation where U.S. adversaries like China and Russian Federation have already made space what he termed a warfighting domain.
It says the department will establish a Space Command to develop warfighting operations, a Space Development Agency to more quickly identify and develop new technologies, a Space Operations Force of leaders and fighters and a new support structure.
Monaco Air staff are used to high profile visitors, but said it was a privilege to be able to assist the Vice President on a visit to the Northland. | aerospace |
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Built-in 2.4GHz DR16 receiver which supports Futaba FASST series transmitters.
Reserved JR and SPEKTRUM satellite
Equipped with an LED Bluetooth indicator(LED-BT-I) adjusting parameters is more convenient than ever
Internet connection to your smartphone will still be available when one is adjusting parameters via LED-BT-I module
Estimated Arrival 7/16 - 7/27
Estimated Arrival (Intl.) 7/23 - 8/6
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https://zeppelinflug.de/en/zeppelin-flights/flight-swiss-shore | 2022-12-03T02:26:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710918.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20221203011523-20221203041523-00211.warc.gz | 0.705962 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__69262772 | en | Experience and discover Rorschach, Steinach, Arbon, Egnach, Romanshorn - places you will remember. A sightseeing flight with fabulous alpine panorama on the horizon. An experience gift over Switzerland and the Bodensee.
From Friedrichshafen you fly in the direction of Langenargen over the Bodensee to Altenrhein - always in view of the impressive alpine panorama. On the Swiss side of the lake you will discover Rorschach, Steinach, Arbon, Egnach and Romanshorn. After crossing the Bodensee, you will return to Friedrichshafen via Immenstaad.
This 60-minute Zeppelin sightseeing flight is a spectacular experience gift for birthday or anniversary and is of course also available as a voucher.
|Locations*:||Zeppelin Hangar FN, Langenargen, Altenrhein, Arbon, Romanshorn, Immenstaad.|
|Flight duration:||60 minutes|
|Season:||01 April to mid November|
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|Children:||2-12 years: 20% discount on the regular price.|
* Depending on weather conditions, the itinerary may be changed at short notice. | aerospace |
http://www.spacestationresearch.com/research/reentry-breakup-recorder-concept-testing-moving-forward/ | 2020-05-26T04:38:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390442.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526015239-20200526045239-00490.warc.gz | 0.894364 | 319 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__46184994 | en | Reentry Breakup Recorder: Concept, Testing, Moving Forward
Michael, Weaver, et al. (2012). "Reentry Breakup Recorder: Concept, Testing, Moving Forward." AIAA SPACE 2012 Conference & Exposition
Decommissioned satellites and spent rocket states routinely reenter the atmosphere from low-Earth and low-perigee orbits. Though seldom recovered, debris of significant size and mass survive to gourd impact. Reentry survivability models are intended to predict these hazards in advance of launch and reentry, but models have tended to under-predict the survivability, relative to observable data and recovered debris. In order to improve and validate models, a growing need developed for more information on the environment and response of unprotected reentering bodies. The Aerospace Corporation conceived a new device that would collect ate during the reentry and breakup of a satellite or launch stage, would protect the data through the severe heating and loading phases, would break away as the host vehicle disintegrated and would transmit the recorded data before ground impact, eliminating any need for hardware retrieval. The Reentry Breakup Recorder (REBR) was successfully flight tested in 2011 during reentry for the Japanese HTV2 supply vehicle form the International Space Station. An overview is provided in the motivation of REBR, its design the data from the HTV2 flight test, the future evolution of REBR, and the technology transition approach.
DOI: doi:10.2514/6.2012-5271 10.2514/6.2012-5271 | aerospace |
http://daveagema.com/archives/98 | 2019-06-26T10:50:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560628000266.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20190626094111-20190626120111-00023.warc.gz | 0.93541 | 104 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__69306457 | en | A ready room is the location where on-duty pilots “stand by” their airplanes. Each flight squadron has its own designated ready room where they can talk and prepare for the upcoming flight. – Wikipedia
On this website, we have a ready room. You are invited to join Dave Agema—retired fighter pilot, three-term Michigan State Representative, and current State Representative to the Republican National Committee—for a once-a-month live stream conversation. Stay tuned for the schedule of live chats. | aerospace |
http://kathrynsperspective.blogspot.com/2012/08/astronaut-neil-armstrong-dead-at-82.html | 2017-04-27T07:11:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121893.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00451-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.972377 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__206494774 | en | Portrait of Astronaut Neil Armstrong, commander of Apollo 11 mission
Astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at age 82.
I well remember being fascinated with the news coverage for weeks in advance of the historic first manned flight to land on the moon, and I still have the childhood scrapbook I kept of the momentous occasion packed away somewhere. Even at my young age I knew history was being made, and by keeping the scrapbook and watching the event on television, I was part of that moment on July 20, 1969.
Neil Alden Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 and he died on August 25, 2012 from complication from surgery on August 7, 2012, to relieve blocked coronary arteries.
Besides being a NASA astronaut, Armstrong was also a test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator.
Neil Armstrong will always be remembered as the first person to set foot upon the Moon and for the quotes:
- "The Eagle has landed."
- "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" | aerospace |
https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Legendary-astronaut-moonwalker-John-Young-dies-at-87-468217123.html | 2018-10-16T04:15:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509996.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016030831-20181016052331-00505.warc.gz | 0.968594 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__192334852 | en | HOUSTON (AP) -- Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died, NASA said Saturday.
Young was 87.
The space agency said Young died Friday night at home in Houston following complications from pneumonia.
NASA called Young one of its pioneers -- the only agency astronaut to go into space as part of the Gemini, Apollo and space shuttle programs, and the first to fly into space six times. He was the ninth man to walk on the moon.
"Astronaut John Young's storied career spanned three generations of spaceflight," NASA administrator Robert Lightfoot said. "John was one of that group of early space pioneers whose bravery and commitment sparked our nation's first great achievements in space."
Counting his takeoff from the moon in 1972 as commander of Apollo 16, his blastoff tally stood at seven, for decades a world record.
He flew twice during the two-man Gemini missions in the mid-1960s, twice to the moon during NASA's Apollo program, and twice more aboard the new space shuttle Columbia in the early 1980s.
His NASA career lasted 42 years, longer than any other astronaut's, and he was revered among his peers for his dogged dedication to keeping crews safe — and his outspokenness in challenging the space agency's status quo.
Young was in NASA's second astronaut class, chosen in 1962, along with the likes of Neil Armstrong, Pete Conrad and James Lovell.
Young was the first of his group to fly in space: He and Mercury astronaut Gus Grissom made the first manned Gemini mission in 1965. Unknown to NASA, Young smuggled a corned beef sandwich on board, given to him by Mercury astronaut Wally Schirra. When it came time to test NASA's official space food, Young handed Grissom the sandwich as a joke.
Two years later, with Gemini over and Apollo looming, Young asked Grissom why he didn't say something about the bad wiring in the new Apollo 1 spacecraft. Grissom feared doing so would get him fired, Young said. A few weeks later, on Jan. 27, 1967, those wires contributed to the fire that killed Grissom, Edward White II and Roger Chaffee in a countdown practice on their Cape Canaveral launch pad.
It was the safety measures put in place after the fire that got 12 men, Young included, safely to the surface of the moon and back.
Young orbited the moon on Apollo 10 in May 1969 in preparation for the Apollo 11 moon landing that was to follow in a couple of months. He commanded Apollo 16 three years later, the next-to-last manned lunar voyage, and walked on the moon. | aerospace |
http://www.propilotmag.com/archives/2010/Feb%2010/A1_DCNG_p1.html | 2015-08-29T14:38:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440644064503.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827025424-00240-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.937081 | 1,497 | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__82696957 | en | SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
DC-NG 121st Med Company leads the way with the UH72A
Eurocopter’s militarized EC145 proves its worth as medevac asset for National Guard.
By Phil Rose
Two UH72A Lakotas of DC-NG’s 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) over Washington DC. The 121st was the first National Guard unit to receive the medevac-configured UH72A.
Early last year the District of Columbia National Guard (DC-NG) took delivery of 6 new American Eurocopter UH72A Lakotas. Based at DAA (Davison AAF, Fort Belvoir VA), DC-NG’s 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) was the first National Guard unit to receive the medevac-configured version of the UH72A.
121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) is tasked with providing National Guard medevac support to the National Capital Region (NCR), and its 6 UH72As replaced 9 Bell UH1Hs and UH1Vs used in that role.
DC-NG is due to receive 2 non-medical-configured UH72As in 2012 for operation by Detachment 1, B Company, 1-224th Security & Support—the 121st’s sister company at DAA—which currently flies the Bell OH58A.
By that time the 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) will have become D Company, 1-224th Aviation Battalion. DAA lies about 13 nm southwest of Washington DC, and has been a subordinate installation of the Military District of Washington (MDW) since Aug 1954.
Home base for several Army flying units, DAA is also HQ for the Operational Support Airlift Agency (OSAA) and its subsidiary Operational Support Airlift Command (OSACOM).
Major Mark Escherich has been the commander of the 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) since Nov 2005. He is also the unit’s training and ops officer. Currently on active duty, Escherich has served 18 years in the Army, all of them in aviation.
He has 1650 hrs TT (all rotary-wing) and has been in medevac since 1998, with the exception of a 3-year break during which he commanded an aviation HQ company and a helicopter air assault company. 121st Medical Company is authorized 157 soldiers—111 in DC, 46 currently detached to Delaware NG (DE-NG).
Escherich notes that while DE-NG itself will not be getting UH72s, the future detachment will be allocated to Vermont, where it will fly the type. Escherich explains that the National Guard is tasked with supporting disaster relief, subject to Presidential declaration of a state of emergency, and adds that the company can deploy separately to a “permissive environment” noncombat medevac zone if required.
Because of current overseas operations, both the detachment and HQ have released soldiers to deploy in support of other missions. Lt Col Maureen Bellamy has been DC-NG’s State Aviation Officer since Oct 2006. In her 25-year Army aviation career she has amassed more than 4200 hrs TT, all of them rotary-wing.
DC-NG State Aviation Officer Lt Col Maureen Bellamy (L) with 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) Commander Maj Mark Escherich.
Bellamy is also the facility commander for the DC Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF). Bellamy notes that, while most civilian hospital or commercially operated medevac helicopters have a crew of 2 or 3—a single pilot, a medical technician and/or a nurse—the Army standard crew is 4, consisting of 2 pilots, a crew chief and a flight medic.
Any associated reduction in patient capacity brings with it better ability to provide patient care. UH72 operational readiness rates are over 90%—better than those of the UH1—says Bellamy. And while UH1 utilization used to run around 120 flight hrs per month, Bellamy predicts that the pace will probably pick up a little with the UH72.
The unit’s DC-NG component has 20 pilots, 9 crew chiefs and 9 trained flight medics, says Escherich. At present 5 pilots (Escherich, 1 medevac team leader and 3 instructor pilots, 1 of whom is not in the 121st) are PIC qualified on the UH72, and 5 crew chiefs and 3 flight medics are fully trained.
Bellamy admits that the UH72 has presented a steep learning curve. “The systems—particularly the navigation system and autopilot—are different. There’s a lot to learn.” She continues, “Now we have several pilots with over 100 hrs in the aircraft.
Probably 2/3 of our pilots have progressed to Readiness Level 1—not PIC, but qualified to fly on a mission.” This first year with a new type is a time of transition for the 121st. “We’re still defining our role with regard to our mission,” says Escherich.
The plan is to be “a Dept of Defense (DoD) asset to support civilian authorities (DSCA)”—a goal that involves perfecting ways to perform the mission, while integrating into both DoD taskforce and civilian first responder operations.
Members of 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) and fellow DAA-based unit RFC Fort Belvoir.
He continues, “Because we’re the 1st UH72 medevac unit in the National Guard, we’re rapidly becoming subject matter experts on the Guard medevac mission for the aircraft. We’re also identifying future medical skill set requirements.” Specifically, Escherich and his colleagues have determined the need for more cardiac, airway management and pharmaceutical training, in part to meet the standards of the National Registry EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P) program.
“Locally, we’re attempting to map Army training to civilian standards so an Army medic can become a civilian paramedic,” he says. The rationale behind this is that while on a DSCA mission an Army flight medic needs to be able to receive a patient from a civilian paramedic while maintaining the medical provider level of care to avoid patient care abandonment concerns.
(This avoids bringing the paramedic on board, with resultant weight-and-balance and space issues). At present the 121st is developing its repertoire of rescue hoist operations, tactics and techniques with the UH72.
The unit is also refining its mission planning so that, for example, a fully crewed UH72 can arrive on scene light enough to accomplish the mission and with enough fuel to complete it. “We’re discovering what we need to do differently to maximize UH72 utility,” explains Escherich. “It’s a cultural shift. The UH72A is a light utility helicopter. | aerospace |
https://www.sees.ai/about-us/ | 2021-09-17T06:59:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780055601.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210917055515-20210917085515-00177.warc.gz | 0.927922 | 378 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__243745208 | en | Breaking new technical and regulatory ground
Today, almost every commercial drone mission is flown using a pilot on site. Scaling this model requires building and coordinating a large team of geographically dispersed drone pilots and managing their travel to and from mission sites. As a result, consistent quality is challenging and expensive to achieve.
We are pioneering a new model: breaking new technical and regulatory ground to enable the remote operation of drones on industrial and urban sites from a central control room. This new model will introduce economies of scale, scope and learning – resulting in significantly improved quality, capability and efficiency. As such, we believe centralisation is inevitable – and the key to the next phase of growth of the multi-billion dollar drone industry.
Our solution has been designed to facilitate the widest range of missions – from simple repeated missions (e.g. monitoring), to complex one-off missions in challenging environments (e.g. flights just meters from electricity grids, road & rail bridges, complex industrial assets – with GPS-denial, magnetic interference, poor comms), to reactive missions, designed on-the-fly (e.g. supporting the emergency services; responding to a security or safety incident; or facilitating inspection with remote expert in the loop).
In Sept 2019, we joined as one of only eight entities selected into the UK Civil Aviation Authority Regulatory Sandbox exploring “BVLOS Operations in non-segregated airspace” alongside Amazon and Boeing. We were also one of only four entities selected into the UK Government Drone Pathfinder programme. And the only entity selected into both.
In March 2021, we became the first company in the UK to secure authorisation from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to trial a concept for routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, securing ourselves in the UK’s most advanced regulatory position for BVLOS permission. | aerospace |
https://www.york-me-community.org/major-tim-aiming-to-land-in-york/ | 2021-05-07T13:53:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988793.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20210507120655-20210507150655-00033.warc.gz | 0.948628 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__7771433 | en | By Nadia Jefferson-Brown in The Press.
Astronaut Tim Peake is set to land in York later this year to speak to school children.
The University of York has been selected to host a major educational conference on space exploration which will involve hundreds of youngsters showcasing their projects linked to Tim’s Principal mission.
The UK Space Agency is organising a conference for school pupils at the university on November 5.
British ESA astronaut, Tim, is currently on a six-month mission to the International Space Station and he made history earlier this year when he became the first astronaut representing the UK to complete a spacewalk.
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https://huffduffer.com/matthewmcg | 2023-04-02T05:39:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950383.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402043600-20230402073600-00396.warc.gz | 0.958721 | 348 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__259941990 | en | The founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic explains commercial supersonic air travel. In the news, we look at a push out of FAA reauthorization, a court ruling on airline seat size, a NASA supersonic demonstrator, a couple of aircraft carriers, and United Airlines.
Guest Blake Scholl is founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, the Denver startup seeking to build a commercially viable supersonic passenger aircraft.
We talk about the restrictions that have prevented supersonic flights over the United States, and how modern manufacturing methods allow supersonic airplanes to be built with much lower operating costs than was the case with the Concorde.
Blake describes how Boom aims to build a small supersonic airliner that is accessible and affordable, and not “a flying gas can with a billionaire in the front of it.” We look at the tradeoff between loudness and efficiency, as well as propulsion and airframe issues, and the objectives of the “Baby Boom” demonstrator. First flight of that ⅓ scale aircraft is targeted for late 2018.
Boom looks to have the full size 55-seat supersonic airplane in air at the end 2020, with first delivery to launch customer Virgin in late 2023. Blake tells us that Boom has 76 pre-orders across 5 airlines.
Prior to establishing Boom Supersonic, Blake held leadership roles at Amazon.com, and he was co-founder and CEO at Kima Labs, which was acquired by Groupon. Blake is an avid pilot and holds a BS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Isaac Alexander at Boom Supersonic HQ June 2017, looking through the aircraft in virtual reality. | aerospace |
http://www.vivalanka.com/news/page.jsp?articleid=119903 | 2018-11-14T20:34:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742263.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114191308-20181114212823-00061.warc.gz | 0.958816 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__169252703 | en | Today is the International Day of Air Traffic Controllers. Sri Lanka commemorated the event.
From its founding on October 20th 1960, the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Association has grown to 133 member Associations. Air Traffic Control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air to separate aircraft and prevent collisions, expedite the flow of traffic and to provide information to pilots. .A programme to appraise school children to mark the day was launched at the Ratmalana Air Services Training Centre. At present there are 67 Air Traffic Controllers. The awarding of scholarships for basic courses at the Civil Air Services Centre to winners of a quiz competition among school children also took place in parallel to the event. The programme was a joint effort of the Airport and Aviation Services Company and the Sri Lanka Air Traffic Controllers. | aerospace |
http://catalog.slcc.edu/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=14&coid=54291 | 2021-03-05T12:49:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178372367.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20210305122143-20210305152143-00633.warc.gz | 0.859168 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__201388012 | en | PILT 2750 - Airline Transport Flight Lab Credits: 1
This course is an advanced course designed to provide Commercial pilots with the required flight training under FAR’s Part 141 for the Airline Transport Pilot Certification.
Prerequisite: PILT 2150 and PILT 2700 (both may be taken concurrently)
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https://www.mooneycaravan.com/safety-corner-1/crewresourcemanagement | 2020-08-14T20:21:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739370.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20200814190500-20200814220500-00367.warc.gz | 0.960147 | 829 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__189410773 | en | Crew Resource Management
Post date: May 22, 2018 4:19:57 PM
Crew Resource Management (CRM), aka Cockpit Resource Management (please stifle your yawns!), has been around aviation training circles since the 1970s. The goal of CRM training is to enhance communication and teamwork in order to make flying a more safer endeavor. As with most things in aviation, the concept and the need for training grew out of the lessons learned of several fatal accidents.
As Mooney Formaters, we don't have "crews" per se, but we do have resources that can be put to good use to minimize the chance of accidents or incidents. Use of resources beyond those of just the pilot in command can enhance situational awareness, reduce the stress of both pilot and passengers, help the pilot to avoid becoming saturated during intense moments, and of course, enhance safety for all involved.
The main principles of CRM involve using all resources available to you as the pilot. Additional resources for Mooney Caravan pilots include passengers, formation partners, and ATC. While the pilot in command is the final authority, he should welcome safety inputs from others both inside and outside the airplane. However, passengers during formation flight should be carefully briefed as experience and comfort levels with formation flight will vary greatly. Depending on their competency and familiarity with formation and flying in general, the passenger should feel comfortable telling the pilot when he observes something that just doesn't feel right. The pilot might explain when and how feedback ought to be relayed to the pilot -- the formation mantra "only call lead if he's on fire" might not be appropriate guidance for the passenger in your airplane. On the other hand, the passenger must understand the intense concentration required during formation flight and know that idle conversation at inappropriate moments (that would include the entire formation flight!) could lead to disastrous results. It's definitely a fine balance and one that you, as the pilot will have to broach with your passenger(s). Many an accident has resulted from 'copilots' too afraid to speak up with observed safety concerns and pilots too pigheaded to hear and consider the implications of "crew" inputs. While Mooney pilots are certainly not pigheaded, the concentration required during formation flight might lead one to ignore inputs unless they've thought about it beforehand.
And then there are the other types of passengers…ones that can be more of a hindrance than a help and these types generally include those under four feet tall. In my aircraft, these creatures sit in the back and I can isolate their headsets so that I don't have to listen to their constant chatter. But their presence can still be useful. They can watch for other airplanes, check the progress of rejoining wingmen and depending upon their experience levels, alert the pilot or front passenger via a simple tap on the shoulder when something doesn't seem right.
Other formation aircraft certainly qualify as valuable resources. When you pull onto the runway or are flying in close fingertip, observe and then really observe lead's aircraft. If something doesn't look right, speak up….this might include checking other aircraft before takeoff for open doors or hanging items (seatbelt out the door?). And it might include the incorrect position of gear or flaps. In any case, wingmen are in a great position to back up lead simply because they are constantly observing him. We like to keep radio chatter to an absolute minimum, but if you observe a safety concern, its best to speak up.
Finally, ATC can serve as a resource for formation flyers. Lead is generally the only aircraft talking to ATC, but your own situational awareness is greatly improved if you can follow along with ATC instructions. And if you do not understand a vital communication from ATC (such as cleared to land, for example), it might be worth a quick query to lead. All this being said, constant chatter on the radio detracts from formation safety and so, strive to become experienced enough to handle formation position as well as monitoring of the outside world.
Best wishes and happy CRM on your next flight! | aerospace |
http://fairchild-mil.libguides.com/about/news | 2019-09-23T13:26:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514576965.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923125729-20190923151729-00313.warc.gz | 0.892872 | 691 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__100076328 | en | Alexandra Aldridge, Air University Library employee, demonstrates one of the digitization methods the library is using to make their resources available DOD-wide, Aug. 22, 2019, on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The AUL is currently working on digitizing more than 2,500 linear feet of resources, providing the larger Air Force and DOD communities with access to their research and products regardless of location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Charles Welty)
Chief Master Sgt. Lee Mills, 673rd Air Base Wing command chief from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, tests out virtual reality Aug. 13, 2019, during the Air University wing commander’s orientation on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Just one of the many projects the attendees had the opportunity to learn about was Air University’s application of virtual and mixed-reality as a means of enhancing the training of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trey Ward)
Maj. Scott Van de Water, Air University Integration Cell, leads an ideation session using a visualization of data during the Knowledge Constellation Code Jam at the AU Library on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 8, 2019. The code jam is to support an initiative by the library to take current holdings and add a real-time connectivity layer to facilitate student and faculty research. (U.S. Air Force photo by Billy Birchfield)
Justin Chrysostom, Air University librarian, shares a few of the new technologies offered at the AU library during the MGMWERX Library Ideation Workshop, Feb. 21, 2019, in Montgomery, Alabama. The Air University Library recently opened the new Innovation Lab, which boasts augment reality and virtual reality headsets, a 3D printer and a raspberry pie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Culbert)
An attendee of the “Maxwell and the Movement” exhibit looks over the pictures on display at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, Feb. 21, 2019, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The exhibit displayed photos and writings highlighting the successes and challenges overcome by African – Americans here at Maxwell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Francisco Melendez – Espinosa)
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https://www.bwatches.xyz/2024/03/27/uk-luxury-replica-iwc-pilots-watches-chronograph-edition-polaris-dawn-online-shoots-for-the-stars/ | 2024-04-25T02:06:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296820065.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425000826-20240425030826-00683.warc.gz | 0.898741 | 1,167 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__41810959 | en | If all goes to plan, the Polaris Dawn Mission will blast off from Launch Complex 39A at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center sometime in the summer of 2024. And, in addition to the SpaceX IVA suits they’ll be wearing onboard, the four crew members will also be outfitted with a new accessory for their journey into the Earth’s orbit: a custom-designed IWC Big Pilot chronograph replica watches for sale. With a case crafted from white ceramic, a space-blue dial emblazoned with stars and the mission logo, and the name of each crew member engraved on the titanium case back, the high quality replica IWC Pilot’s Watches Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” (Ref. IW389111) will go where few watches have gone before.
“We will be supporting scientific research to advance both human health interests on Earth and our understanding of human health during future long-duration spaceflights.”
And that is fitting because Polaris Dawn is also a space mission unlike any before it. Heralding the dawn of the commercial space travel era and SpaceX’s stated goal of building colonies on the Moon and Mars, Polaris Dawn will push the performance of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft to new heights, flying higher than any previous Dragon mission and endeavouring to achieve the highest ever Earth orbit.
Heading through the Van Allen radiation belt, up to 1,400 kilometres above Earth, Polaris Dawn’s crew will conduct research with the aim of better understanding the effects of spaceflight and space radiation on human health. They will also attempt the first-ever commercial extravehicular activity (EVA) while putting a new SpaceX-EVA spacesuit to the ultimate test.
“The Polaris Program is an important step in advancing human space exploration while helping to solve problems through the use of innovative technology here on Earth,” says mission commander Jared Isaacman, who previously commanded Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space.
“On Polaris Dawn, we will endeavour to achieve the highest Earth orbit ever flown, in addition to the testing of Starlink laser-based communication. Alongside these important objectives, we will be supporting scientific research to advance both human health interests on Earth and our understanding of human health during future long-duration spaceflights.”
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To prepare for their mission, the Polaris Dawn’s crew has undertaken a rigorous training regimen, including mountain climbing in Ecuador, scuba diving in California, medical skills training, fighter jet flights, centrifuge spins, time in an altitude chamber, a zero-gravity flight, a decompression sickness study at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and the U.S. Air Force Academy’s rigorous AM-490 skydiving course in Colorado. In addition to developing these important skills and honing the crew’s own physical fitness, such training exercises promise to accustom them to making quick decisions in high-pressure environments — an essential skill for any astronaut.
During their five days in orbit, the crew of Polaris Dawn will conduct scientific research intended to advance our understanding of the effects of long-duration spaceflights, such as the ones that may someday transport future Martian colonists to their new homes, on the human body. Among the 38 planned scientific projects are experiments to understand the causes of decompression sickness (a familiar danger to both deep-sea divers and astronauts), studies of the effects of space radiation on the human body, and research related to Spaceflight Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome (SANS), an eye condition identified as a key risk to astronauts in long-duration spaceflight.
And, while the Polaris Dawn’s mission is intended to benefit all humankind, one human in particular will be rewarded with a unique prize. Upon the spacecraft’s return to earth, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Polaris Dawn” replica watches for men worn by the crew will be auctioned off to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a Memphis-based institution specializing in treatments for childhood cancers and other paediatric diseases.
Presented in a ballistic case emblazoned with the mission logo and the names of each astronaut, the AAA top UK super clone watches will commemorate what may prove to be a major milestone in the evolution of commercial space travel and will provide one lucky collector with a small glimpse into a spacefaring future — one that, if Polaris Dawn is successful, may not be too far off. | aerospace |
http://www.mmsonline.com/news/virgins-vss-enterprise-completes-first-flight-landing | 2017-04-30T07:13:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124371.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00509-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951646 | 646 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__166624030 | en | Virgin Galactic’s VSS Enterprise makes first manned glide flight
The spaceship was released from its mothership at an altitude of 45,000 ft/13,700m and glided to a safe landing at the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.
Aspiring space tourism firm Virgin Galactic (Las Cruces, N.M.) reported the successful completion on Oct. 10 of the first free flight of its six-passenger suborbital space vehicle, the VSS Enterprise (formerly SpaceShipTwo). Released from its mothership Eve (formerly WhiteKnightTwo) at an altitude of 45,000 ft (13,700m), the composite-airframed craft was manned by Scaled Composites (Mojave, Calif.) test pilot Pete Siebold and his copilot Mike Alsbury.
The principal flight objectives were to demonstrate a clean release of the spaceship from the mothership and to conduct a piloted free glide and landing at Mojave Air and Space Port (Mojave, Calif.). The test also verified that all systems worked prior to and following the clean release of Enterprise; evaluated the initial handling and stall characteristics; qualified the craft’s stability and control against predictions from design and simulation work; and verified the expected lift-to-drag ratio of the spaceship during glide flight. “The VSS Enterprise was a real joy to fly,” noted pilot Siebold of the craft, “especially when one considers the fact that the vehicle has been designed not only to be a Mach 3.5 spaceship capable of going into space but also one of the world’s highest-altitude gliders.”
Preflight preparations were extensive. Test pilots flew Eve 40 times before attempting the Oct. 10 free flight, including four “captive carry” flights (spaceship mounted beneath mothership), with the most recent captive carry on Sept. 30.
London, U.K-based Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson was present during the successful test. “This was one of the most exciting days in the whole history of Virgin. For the first time since we seriously began the project in 2004, I watched the world’s first manned commercial spaceship landing on the runway at Mojave Air and Space Port,” he said, “and it was a great moment. Now, the sky is no longer the limit and we will begin the process of pushing beyond to the final frontier of space itself over the next year.”
The flight put Virgin Galactic in a commanding position to be the world’s first commercial spaceline. A reported 370 customers have made deposits totaling $50 million toward future flights — enough to require more than 60 flights from the soon-to-be-finished Spaceport America in Las Cruces.
“To see the world’s first manned commercial spaceship landing on a runway is a sight I always dreamed I would behold,” said Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides, also present at the historic flight. “Our challenge going forward will be to complete our experimental program, obtain our FAA license and safely bring the system into service.” | aerospace |
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