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http://easriches.com/what-is-the-sequence-of-events-for-the-nasa-mission-to-the-asteroid-huygens/ | 2023-01-29T06:23:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499700.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129044527-20230129074527-00777.warc.gz | 0.958605 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__103878521 | en | NASA scientists spent several years designing and constructing the Huygens probe, the giant spacecraft that will plunge through an asteroid next week to learn about the history of planets. The risks and rewards of going to the moon are even more obvious when it comes to planetary defense, and after decades of inaction on the part of the United States, the agency is testing out its ability to potentially deflect an asteroid, in this case the 45-foot Chelyabinsk-A asteroid.
So, what’s the sequence of events? Here’s how the mission will work: the $10 million Huygens probe was specially-designed to recover an ancient meteorite from the surface of the 75-mile wide asteroid, as was the 13-foot radar-engine arm, which will scan and point at the dark asteroid as it rotates and whips across the sky in front of the spacecraft. With just two slow and one fast pass on Thursday, Huygens will bounce off the head of the asteroid as it approaches and later will begin the recovery process, sending back still images of the asteroid’s surface. | aerospace |
https://www.perfectduluthday.com/2016/09/22/duluths-apollo-connection/ | 2023-03-27T23:50:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327220742-20230328010742-00444.warc.gz | 0.889525 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__176587048 | en | Duluth’s Apollo Connection
As a teenager in Duluth, Robert Rowe Gilruth built model airplanes. Three decades later he would be a key player in NASA’s plans to put a man on the moon.
An article in the February issue of Air & Space magazine details how “without Bob Gilruth, there would not have been a Mercury, a Gemini, or an Apollo program.”
Bob Gilruth, the Quiet Force Behind Apollo
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https://hypestationng.com/ibom-air-set-to-add-two-more-new-aircraft-to-fleet/ | 2021-03-04T03:52:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178368431.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20210304021339-20210304051339-00417.warc.gz | 0.97697 | 238 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__149132467 | en | Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State Government-owned flight company is set to add to more new aircraft to make a total of five aircraft to its fleet.
The Chairman of Ibom Air, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd), made this known during a press conference in Uyo, stating that the two new aircraft would be unveiled this January 2020.
Since it began operations in June 2019, Ibom Air which is the first to be owned by a State government in Nigeria had made about 3,000 flights.
Nkanga added that before 2023, the State would float 10 aircraft, considering that the government had invested a lot in the aviation business to boost the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State.
Asides the Uyo to Lagos/Lagos to Uyo route, Ibom Air have since added Abuja to Lagos and Lagos to Abuja flights.
“Before the end of this administration, we should be able to acquire 10 aircraft. That is the target, before 2022 we should expand the domestic, regional and international routes”, Nkanga added. | aerospace |
http://mosnas2.blogspot.com/2008/02/blog-post_22.html | 2018-07-23T09:44:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676596204.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723090751-20180723110751-00293.warc.gz | 0.908743 | 1,040 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__251647113 | en | Friday, February 22, 2008
Could SAR (synthetic aperture radar) reveal 911 evidence?
NASA TO PROVIDE SHARPER UNDERGROUND VIEW OF WORLD TRADE CENTER AREA
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Aug 30, 2002 Feb 27, 2003
NASA will apply its image-processing expertise to enhance underground radar images of the area around the World Trade Center in New York, providing a clearer picture of what's beneath the surface.
"Our image-processing techniques will provide the first enhanced subsurface images of the area around 'ground zero,'" said Dr. Amir Fijany, principal scientist and supervisor for the Ultracomputing Technology Research Group at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, Calif. "Our goal is to pinpoint utility lines and improve the overall sharpness of the images."
Witten Technologies, Inc., of Boston, will supply JPL with underground images from lower Manhattan created with ground- penetrating imaging radar in surveys done for Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) in August 2001 and January 2002.
JPL has been conducting remote sensing and image processing of Earth and other planets for more than four decades. Fijany led a similar assignment in subsurface imaging to detect unexploded ordnance for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During this assignment, radar data collected by high-altitude airborne ground-penetrating synthetic aperture radar was used for subsurface imaging. Advanced image-processing techniques were then applied to the radar images.
The results from that work showed this type of remote sensing technology could detect very small features below the surface. Similar subsurface imaging technology will be applied to the images collected by Witten to enhance their overall quality.
The California Institute of Technology in Pasadena manages JPL for NASA.
Well, this was about five years ago and who knows if this study was completed or if the results now exist? But it would be really interesting to know if there have been any SAR images released of the World Trade Center after the disaster. Especially those using long wave lengths that in some cases can map all the way to bed rock. In the absence of evidence, most of which was either hauled away to the dump or smelted, the radar images could possibly contain some clues.
Development and Application of Small Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radars (1998)
The Committee on Earth Studies (CES) of the Space Studies Board is a standing committee charged with examining all areas of remote sensing of the Earth from space for civilian and related purposes. The charter includes the satellite-based Earth observation programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as the merged polar-orbiting environmental satellites of NOAA and the former Defense Meteorological Satellite Program. In 1995, at the request of NASA's Office of Earth Science (formerly Office of Mission to Planet Earth), the committee began a two-part study on issues related to the development and utility of spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
The potential of SAR for Earth science commercial and civil applications is being advanced by several satellite systems, including Shuttle-based SAR flights (SIR [Shuttle Imaging Radar]-A, SIR-B, SIR-C/X-SAR1) and the European Space Agency's (ESA's) ERS-1 and ERS-2. Significant contributions are also being realized from Japan's JERS-1 and Canada's Radarsat. Future systems such as ESA's Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASAR) and Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) SAR-2 and Phased Array type L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR), an instrument proposed for the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS), promise to add even more data and processing knowledge to the global pool of SAR experience (Table 1.1). Aircraft support data from NASA's AIRSAR, Germany's E-SAR, and the Netherlands' PHARUS, among others, are used to complement these space measurements but also have helped to advance general understanding of radar reflection from the ground. These airborne systems continue to validate earlier NASA and commercial airborne radar applications and to expand understanding of signal-terrain interactions.
Nevertheless, the development of satellite SAR systems has lagged behind electro-optical systems popularized by the Landsat program inaugurated in 1972. The Landsat paradigm reoriented the remote sensing community toward detection of temporal change and away from the 1960s paradigm of spectral analysis of landscapes. The inertia generated by more than a decade of such focus translates today into a nation whose familiarity with SAR data lags far behind its understanding of data sets derived from sensors operating in the visible near-infrared (VNIR) and thermal infrared (TIR) spectra. Data from all spectral regions, including the microwave region, produce unique and, in some cases, vital information for Earth system science. Determination of the potential information content, however, and means of extracting that information from SAR | aerospace |
https://www.camaust.com.au/product/phoenix-1-400-qantas-boeing-747-400-vh-oej-last-flight-04350/ | 2022-05-21T18:16:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662540268.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521174536-20220521204536-00741.warc.gz | 0.740592 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__216240497 | en | PHOENIX 1/400 Qantas Boeing 747-400 VH-OEJ “Last Flight” (04350)
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Up for sale is a brand new 1:400 scale Qantas Boeing 747-400 by Phoenix Models. This aircraft operated the last Boeing 747 flight for Qantas on 22 July 2020.
This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and include extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Gemini Jets, Aeroclassics, JC Wings and Aviation400.
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https://www.vinecinema.com/movie/6937/Airplane!-_-June-20th-@-7pm-Trailer-and-Info | 2020-02-26T02:51:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146186.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200226023658-20200226053658-00559.warc.gz | 0.888055 | 79 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__147796153 | en | Details for Airplane!
Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves Runtime: 1 hr. 28 min. Release date: July 2nd, 1980 An airplane crew takes ill. Surely the only person capable of landing the plane is an ex-pilot afraid to fly. But don't call him Shirley. | aerospace |
https://hwnews.in/news/national-news/rafale-jets-to-be-inducted-in-iaf-today-rajnath-singh-leaves-for-ambala/143667/ | 2024-04-24T22:17:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819971.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424205851-20240424235851-00383.warc.gz | 0.947332 | 421 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__95549381 | en | Rajnath Singh and the French Minister of Defense will land at Ambala Air Force Station in a short while to attend induction ceremony of Rafale jets.
The 5 Rafale modern fighter aircraft purchased from France will be inducted into the Air Force at the Ambala Airforce Station today, 43 days after Rafale it arrived in India. There will be an air-show after the initial Pooja ceremony. The ceremonies will last 6 hours. French Minister of Defense Florence Parle will also attend the program along with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
Florence Parle with Rajnath Singh has left Delhi for Ambala.
The Air Force has completed preparations to make the ceremony historic. Rajnath Singh and the French Minister of Defense will land at Ambala Air Force Station in a short while. This will be followed by an air show at 10:30 am. Several aircraft will be flown as a part of the airshow. Dhruv helicopter’s Sarang team will also perform tricks. Earlier in 2016 also Sarang team had participated in an air show in Ambala.
Indigenous Tejas will also perform for the first time in Ambala. Tejas aircrafts have delta wings like Rafale. Apart from these, Jaguar and Sukhoi-30 will also perform.
Rafale will join 17 Golden Arrow Squadron
Rafale Fighter Jet’s formal entry into the 17 Golden Arrow squadron in Ambala will be recorded in the pages of history. After 17 years, a defense minister is attending a major function at Ambala Airforce Station. Earlier in August 2003, George Fernandes, who was the Defense Minister in the NDA government, flew from Ambala in a MiG-21 Bison at the age of 73.
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https://blog.google/products/search/different-sort-moonshot-looking-back-apollo-11/ | 2024-03-03T11:52:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476374.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303111005-20240303141005-00364.warc.gz | 0.905985 | 707 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__55769173 | en | When astronauts set foot on the Moon 50 years ago, it was a technological triumph that sparked curiosity across the globe. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins inspired us to learn more about space and life here on Earth. A similar spirit of curiosity and exploration has always been core to Google, with our mission to make the universe of knowledge accessible to people around the world. So on the anniversary of the Moon landing, we’re bringing you new ways to learn about this milestone of human achievement, including new perspectives and stories that celebrate the lesser-known figures who made it happen.
Starting today, in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, you can get up close to the command module that carried Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins to the Moon. To get started, search for “Apollo 11” from your AR-enabled mobile device. You’ll get the option to see the module in 3D, so you can zoom in and check it out from all angles. Using augmented reality, you can then bring the command module into your space—your bedroom, the kitchen or wherever you are—to get a better sense of its size. And later this month, you can do the same thing with Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit and examine what astronauts wore on the surface of the Moon.
3-D Command Module created by The Smithsonian’s Digitization Program Office
You can also explore 20 new visual stories related to the lunar mission directly from Search. When you enter a space-related query—like “Apollo 11 mission”—on your mobile device, you’ll see visual stories from the Smithsonian about the mission, the spacecraft, and the people who made it possible. These full screen, tappable visual stories feature photos, videos and information about the space journey.
One of the stories that I found personally inspiring was of Margaret Hamilton, known for helping coin the term “software engineering,” and creating the on-board software for Apollo 11. Among other tasks, this software made sure the Apollo 11 lunar module’s system could manage the information it was receiving and safely land on the lunar surface.
Google Arts & Culture has 40 new exhibits about Apollo 11, like Walter Cronkite’s reflections on humankind’s first steps, or a lesson on how to put on a space suit and pack snacks for the journey. There’s a lot to learn--the inside of your command module is a good place to take notes. And there’s more: starting July 15, Google Earth will have several new tours and quizzes to help you visually explore more about the Moon mission, NASA and the world of space exploration.
Space has always been near and dear to our hearts, whether it’s helping you explore the International Space Station through Street View, celebrate the first photo of a black hole, or simply satisfy your curiosity on Google Search. Try searching for “moon” (or “🌙”) on Google Photos to see your snapshots of our neighbor. Ask the Google Assistant questions to learn fun facts about the Moon, like what sports have been played on the surface. And be sure to visit Google.com on the 20th for another special Moon-related surprise.
Apollo 11 continues to have a profound impact on our planet’s history. We hope this is just the beginning of your space explorations. 🚀 | aerospace |
https://www.worldbulletin.net/general/first-air-taxi-service-will-be-offered-in-turkey-h63319.html | 2020-10-27T22:05:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107894759.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20201027195832-20201027225832-00153.warc.gz | 0.937533 | 352 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__197665488 | en | Turkey's first airline company in regional air transportation will offer "Air Taxi" service in Istanbul starting from October.
In an interview with AA, Director General Kadir Peker of Borajet, a private airline company that operates small-size commercial flights with its propeller planes, said that his company had recently ordered the newest ultra long-range business jet "Global Express XRS" from the Canadian firm Bombardier.
Noting that the jet would be delivered to Borajet in October, Peker said this one-and-only aircraft would be used in flights especially to be organized for businessmen.
Peker said that the Global Express XRS worth 50 million USD and Borajet's air taxi's hourly rate would be around 11,000 EUR.
"If the necessary conditions are met, the air taxi can wait for its passengers at their arrival points as well," Peker noted.
The Bombardier Global Express is an ultra long range corporate and VIP high speed jet aircraft produced by Bombardier Aerospace.
The Global Express XRS corporate jet is the most luxurious, most accomplished business aircraft ever built, accommodating the desires of the most sophisticated and demanding traveler with no compromises, Bombardier says.
Borajet is Turkey's first airline company to launch regional air transportation.
The company operates flights to destinations such as the northern provinces of Samsun, Trabzon, Tokat and Zonguldak, Aegean towns of Selcuk,Edremit and Burhaniye, central province of Nevsehir and southern town of Alanya with Turboprop ATR 72-500 planes.
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https://wnobserver.com/world/three-pyramid-size-asteroids-to-pass-near-the-earth-tomorrow/ | 2022-10-07T18:57:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030338244.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20221007175237-20221007205237-00617.warc.gz | 0.954294 | 234 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__257732 | en | A NASA report revealed that three largest asteroids of the size of pyramid will pass near Earth, closer to the moon tomorrow.
The asteroid’s largest diameter, called the 2019 OD , Up to 120 meters, and will pass at a speed of 19.17 kilometers per second (42,882 miles per hour), NASA report said.
The asteroid will pass at a distance of at least 219,748 miles, closer to the moon, a distance that represents a great danger.
2019 OD is one of three asteroids that will fly to Earth tomorrow, according to NASA’s Near-Earth Objects Study Center. The smaller asteroid is known as 2019 OE, and will pass at a distance of 601,917 miles.
The last asteroid, known as 2015 HM 10, which reaches a diameter of 110 meters, will also pass a much larger distance of 2914.043 miles.
NASA said there was currently no asteroid expected to hit the ground in the next century. However, the head of the IAEA’s Jim Bernstein warned that a deadly asteroid could hit Earth during our lifetime, unless we do more to protect the planet. | aerospace |
http://allthingsaero.com/general-aviation/industry-organizations/gallery-11th-annual-living-legends-of-aviation-awards-dinner | 2018-09-19T21:47:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267156305.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180919200547-20180919220547-00451.warc.gz | 0.936474 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__214105788 | en | 11th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards Dinner
I had the great honor and pleasure of attending the 11th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards dinner and ceremony last Friday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Among the honorees this year were Mr. Frederick W. Smith, founder and CEO of FedEx, who received the "Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award," and Mr. Bruce Whitman, Chairman and CEO of FlightSafety International, who received the "Lifetime Aviation Industry Leader Award."
Famed pilot R.A. "Bob" Hoover selected U.S. Army Major General Patrick Brady, a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient, to receive the his "Freedom of Flight Award." Mr. Hoover also paid tribute to the late Air Force Colonel George “Bud” Day, another Vietnam Medal of Honor winner. There was also a 10-year salute to the Udvar-Hazy Center, the companion facility to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. The "Aviation Legacy Award" went to Marilyn Richwine and Rhonda Fullerton, who successfully coordinate the Citation Special Olympics Airlift.
The Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, the non-profit organization that produces the Living Legends of Aviation Awards, inducted seven new legends this year, including T. Allan McArtor, Chairman of Airbus Americas; David Hurley, Chairman Emeritus of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum; David Neeleman, founder of Jet Blue and Azul Airlines; John Uczekaj, CEO of Aspen Avionics; Roy Morgan, founder of Air Methods, and actor pilot Treat Williams. Jack Erickson was not only inducted as a legend but was also given the Bell Helicopter's "Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award" for inventing the SkyCrane. Presenting sponsors for the event were Bell Helicopter and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
I was fortunate enough to take pictures with Bob Hoover, Major General Patrick Brady and Marilyn Richwine. Enjoy the pictures! | aerospace |
http://wings-over-africa.com/Aerobatic%20Training%20Camps.html | 2018-01-22T13:48:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891377.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122133636-20180122153636-00380.warc.gz | 0.943676 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__100134959 | en | Tzaneen Airfield has a rich history in hosting many airshows as well as the South African aerobatic championships. To add on to these thrilling events, Wings Over Africa also hosts an aerobatic training camp whereby aerobatic pilots from across the country come together to train and mentor each other, and of course put on a weekend full of displays for all to see.
In conjunction with the camp, a day is opened for pilots to join in on the experience by receiving a flying briefing from one of the highly experienced aerobatic pilots. Our aerobatic syllabus covers unusaual attitudes and recovery methods, basic aerobatic manoeuvres, sportsmans aerobatic competition sequence, intermediate and up to advanced aerobatic competition sequences.
These passionate and knowledgeful pilots share this with the onlookers throughout the weekend, leaving us all with a few golden tips to keep our flying safe and our passion for aviation reignited. | aerospace |
https://www.compositestoday.org/limosa-partners-with-airborne-to-produce-composites-airframes/ | 2024-04-13T00:29:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816465.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412225756-20240413015756-00126.warc.gz | 0.924989 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__24930070 | en | Limosa Inc. and Airborne have agreed terms to produce the Limosa LimoConnect aircraft prototype airframe in parallel to designing automated manufacturing lines and supporting Limosa’s industrialisation from prototype through to serial production. With their highly collaborative approach, the partners aim for the fast ramp up of the Limosa airframe production and ensure both trade-offs and development will be able to meet the pressing timescales of OEM.
Limosa Inc., a startup based in Quebec, Canada aims to revolutionize air taxi transportation through the development of the LimoConnect all-electric, 1+7 seater Vertical and Conventional Take-off and Landing (eVTOL + eCTOL) aircraft. According to a news release, the strength of LimoConnect is its flexibility to adopt different mission capabilities as well as the capability of take-off and land conventionally so that it will use the available airports before needing the emergence and certification of new vertiport infrastructures. The type certification of LimoConnect under regulations of Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and entry into service is planned for 2028.
Airborne has a unique capability set that covers the entire product development cycle for composites structures to bring to the partnership with Limosa Inc., from initial feasibility through to serial automated production and the supply of digital manufacturing equipment. These capabilities include design, tooling, stress analysis, prototype production and process development, economic analysis, automation and software development. Limosa Inc. founder and CEO Hamid Hamidi and Airborne Commercial Director Joe Summers signed the partnership heads of terms on the 8th February, 2023. | aerospace |
https://www.euroga.org/forums/non-certified/11097-easa-ptf-transferring-from-one-register-to-another | 2020-06-03T07:33:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347432237.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200603050448-20200603080448-00110.warc.gz | 0.973709 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__165503086 | en | As the title suggests, a flier colleague of mine is looking to purchase an aircraft which was produced and flown on an EASA PtF. This aircraft was latterly certified as an LSA but the aircraft this colleague is looking at cannot be brought up to scratch of the TC without excessive cost – this was recognised hence it has a ‘permanent’ PtF based on 21.A.701(a)15. The aircraft is currently being flown on the Swiss register – HB-WY – but the new owner lives in Germany hence the aircraft would have to be deregistered and then reregistered on another registry as the Swiss do not allow ownership of planes on their register except in circumstances concerning AOCs and similar.
My friend has tried talking to the LBA T4 who basically are hedging their bets as to whether this aircraft can ever be registered in Germany – even though it has the EASA PtF! Depending on who you ask, it theoretically could be registered as an Ultralight (D-Mxxx registration) if he was to change the parachute, remove the autopilot, fit a fixed pitch propeller and limit the weight to 472kg (yeah, sure…). As the MTOW of this aircraft is 600kg, he wants to register it as D-Exxx thus allowing to keep the parachute, propeller and autopilot as it is but the LBA is humming and refusing to give a clear statement.
what would be the easiest way to allow the aircraft to be flown to Germany, reregister it and keep it flying legally? Does anyone know of a register which would allow an application using a simple transfer of ownership / registry via (eg) EASA Form 18B from HB to another register whilst allowing the owner to live in (e.g.) Germany (ie the French or Dutch registers?)
I think this is different and very special. An EASA permit to fly aircraft is different from the usual national non certified aircraft.
As far as I’ve been able to comprehend, it was intended that EASA permit to Fly aircraft only be on such a permit for 2 years until they were to be certified. But the delays and cock ups around this meant that there are plenty of aircraft on a PtF which cannot be brought up to the TC levels hence they have been given permanent Permits to Fly, albeit with the renewal each year.
So far the task seems to be that my friend needs to deregister the aircraft, apply to EASA for new flight conditions using form 18b and then submit the new datasheet and flight conditions along with any other required documents to the LBA for issuance of a permit….. it will never be listed on the country’s register of aircraft, just be issued a permit to fly which needs to be renewed yearly. | aerospace |
https://www.nwhs.uk/latest-news/raf-fun-with-flight-presentation-for-year-8/ | 2021-10-28T18:21:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588398.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028162638-20211028192638-00342.warc.gz | 0.984563 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__166726149 | en | RAF Fun with Flight Presentation for Year 8
I found the RAF activity really interesting. It was educational as it gave many facts. It also gave you demonstrations on the equipment they use, from really cool drones to very loud jet engines.I liked how they gave you facts on how the plane actually gets off the ground. They had shown some really interesting equipment like the drone, engine, Oculus Rift and a peculiar piece of equipment which copies sound waves, produced with fire.
They taught us about lift, weight, drag and thrust, they said how they affect the plane. I had learnt about new technology being used and many more interesting facts. I think that this did help build up confidence and help you decide what you want to do when you leave school.
Written by Oliver Graham, Year 8 Student.
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http://affordabledronestore.s3.amazonaws.com/Idaho/Cheap-RC-Drones-Salmon-ID-83467.html | 2020-11-26T20:45:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141188947.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20201126200910-20201126230910-00063.warc.gz | 0.915113 | 821 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__119171092 | en | Cheap RC Drones Secrets Salmon Idaho 83467
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https://www.bbva.com/en/houston-we-have-a-problem/ | 2024-04-18T23:25:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00273.warc.gz | 0.981961 | 677 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__149043491 | en | Their survival was one of the greatest achievements in American flight of the 20th Century. Their mission has been called “the most successful space failure in history.” The Apollo 13 space mission was launched 47 years ago today, on April 11th, 1970. Its crew didn´t know then what their destiny would be, the dangers they would face, or how famous that phrase would become, as it was broadcast and translated – erroneously – around the world. There was even a movie made about their story.
“Houston, we’ve had a problem here,” – and not “we have” – said a desperate John Swigert, one of the astronauts aboard the Apollo 13, a mission whose goal was to make the third moon landing in history. A few days after taking off from Earth, they had a mishap that nearly cost them their lives: the explosion of the oxygen tanks, along with an accumulation of carbon dioxide due to system errors. If it weren´t for the skill of the crew members themselves – James Lovell –the mission commander, Swigert and Fred Haise - along with the intervention of Gene Kranz, who from his place at Mission Control in Houston, managed to offer them possible solutions, they wouldn´t have survived.
Lovell, of course, knew how to work under pressure. Tom Hanks played him in the 1995 film adaptation of the story, Apollo 13, (Directed by Ron Howard), a film that won two Oscars and left more than one filmgoer holding his breath in the movie theater.
In spite of all the problems the crew had to face, in the end they were able to land in the Pacific Ocean on board the Aquarius, their own peculiar lifeboat. The Aquarius was a lunar module, and not at all prepared for what was to come. It was made for two people, not three and for a trip of 45 hours, not 90 hours, as it turned out to be.
Also, the conditions were hardly optimal: the water and electricity supplies were in bad shape, the temperature reached 3 degrees Celsius (37.4 degrees Fahrenheit) and there was no hot water, so they couldn´t cook the dehydrated food. Another thing vital to the astronauts’ survival was the extraction of carbon dioxide, a problem they solved at the last minute with a full-blown space hack – a makeshift adaptor fashioned out of everything they had on hand, from flight manuals to socks.
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News from Thai Airways:" We are delighted to inform you that in addition to our Airbus A380-800 daily operations we will be resuming the evening daily service on the London-Bangkok v.v route with our Boeing B777-300ER from 25OCT15 to 26MAR16. This will bring us up to a twice daily service."
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Since 31 March 2013 Thai Airways has been operating its ‘retro’ fitted Boeing 747 on the London-Bangkok v.v route.
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https://scholarshipstostudyabroad.com/commercial-pilot-scholarships/ | 2023-12-06T05:19:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00656.warc.gz | 0.954965 | 2,425 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__314992071 | en | Adventure awaits! If you’ve ever dreamed of soaring above the clouds, we have a treat for you. With the right commercial pilot scholarships, you can make your dream about flying into a reality. In this article, we’ll explore all the possibilities of commercial pilot scholarships, and you might just find the perfect one for you. So, get ready for an amazing journey of discovery, excitement, and possibility. We’ll be your guides on this thrilling adventure.
Commercial pilots are those who fly aircraft for commercial purposes, such as transporting passengers or cargo. They are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft, and they must have extensive training and experience to obtain their license. In addition to flying skills, commercial pilots must also have good communication and decision-making skills.
If you dream of pursuing careers in the aviation industry as a pilot you may want to consider becoming a commercial pilot. Of course, there are other types of pilots such as agricultural pilots, test pilots, military pilots, flight instructors, and emergency medical pilots. But commercial pilot offers the most lucrative opportunities. As a commercial pilot, you can fly for a major airline or become a corporate pilot and earn between $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
Aside from being the highest earners, commercial pilots gain a multitude of experiences from flying different types of aircraft and being on the air for longer hours. They also get to experience the full package that comes with being a commercial pilot, since they fly all the time, they get to visit many countries, meet many people, and behold some of the greatest sights in the world.
Being a commercial pilot is an adventure on its own and if you want to walk down this path, there are scholarships waiting to help make your dream become a reality. Since flight training schools are expensive, applying for commercial pilot scholarships will go a long way in supporting the cost of your flight school fees and helping you achieve your dreams.
To become a commercial pilot, you’ll need to go through flight training and earn your commercial pilot license (CPL). The cost of flight training can vary widely but typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000. The cost of earning your CPL depends on several factors, such as the type of aircraft you fly, the school you attend, and the number of hours it takes you to reach the required level of experience. So, becoming a commercial pilot is a significant investment, but it can be well worth it for those who are passionate about aviation.
Depending on the scholarship donor, the scholarships for commercial pilots may be fully or partially funded. There are also other scholarships that you can apply for to support the financial cost of your journey into the aviation field. If you are a female who wants to become a pilot, there are aviation scholarships and helicopter pilot scholarships specifically for you, and African Americans can apply for Black pilot scholarships.
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Commercial Pilot Scholarships
The following are scholarships for commercial pilots:
- ACS Aviation Flying Scholarship
- Helicenter Aviation Professional Pilot Scholarships
- The Orcas Aviation Association (OAA) Flight Training Scholarship
- COPA Scholarships
- The Honorable Company of Air Pilots Flying Scholarships
- Sir Geoffery De Havilland Flying Scholarship
- EAA Flight Training Scholarships
- Oregon Flight School Training Scholarships
- Coffey County Flight Training Scholarships
- Women in Aviation (WAI) Scholarships
- Pilot Flight Academy Scholarship Program
- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Scholarships
- Able Flight Scholarships
1. ACS Aviation Flying Scholarship
ACS Aviation is a flight training school based in the UK offering a variety of flight training programs to groom students to become pilots. The school is also offering scholarships to those who wish to undertake their flight training at the school but cannot foot the bill.
The scholarship will cover 10 hours of flight training towards a PPL, 12 months of membership, and a Bose A30 aviation headset. With a PPL you will be prepared to become a commercial pilot. Applying for this scholarship and receiving it will kickstart your journey into the aviation industry as a commercial pilot.
2. Helicenter Aviation Professional Pilot Scholarships
Helicenter Aviation Ltd offers commercial helicopter pilot scholarships and flight instructor sponsorship. The company started awarding flight scholarships in 2013 and has awarded over £1m in training scholarships, sponsorships, and bursaries to helicopter pilots.
The commercial helicopter pilot scholarship is fully funded while the flight instructor sponsorship is also fully funded. It is open to individuals from every country but the training is in the UK.
3. The Orcas Aviation Association (OAA) Flight Training Scholarship
Here is another free funding opportunity to help you realize your dream as a commercial pilot. The OAA scholarship awarded $4,000 each to two adults who aspire to become private or commercial pilots. To be eligible for this funding, you must be a resident of Orcas Island, pass a flight physical, and have a flexible work schedule. Selected candidates will be invited for an in-person interview.
4. COPA Scholarships
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) is offering four different scholarships namely; COPA Drone Pilot Scholarship, COPA Advanced Flight Training Scholarship, COPA New Wings Scholarships, and Neij K. Armstrong. You can apply for any of these scholarships and use the money for your commercial pilot training program.
Each of these scholarships has its specific requirements and you can apply for them however, you must have completed high school and be at least 16 years older.
5. The Honorable Company of Air Pilots Flying Scholarships
Here is a scholarship opportunity that will prepare you to become a commercial pilot and it is offered by the Honorable Company of Air Pilots.
The Honorable Company provides financial assistance to those whose dream is to become pilots and also to pilots who would like to get an advanced pilot qualification. The scholarships are made available every year during January and February for PPL(A), FIC(A), and the Gliding Scholarships.
Accepted applicants will be called for an in-person interview in London and the training will also take place in a UK training organization. Recipients of the scholarships are expected to demonstrate a very high level of commitment towards the flight training course.
6. Sir Geoffery De Havilland Flying Scholarship
The Sir Geoffery De Havilland Flying Scholarship is offered by The Coachmakers, it is made available to a budding young aviator who wants to become a pilot. The scholarship is targeted at young people who love vintage and historic aerospace, teaching them to fly in such an iconic vintage airplane as the Tiger Moth. No prior experience is required but you must have a keen interest in aviation.
The scholarship can be your stepping stone to become a commercial pilot. Applicants must be a resident of the UK and be between 18 and 35 years old. The scholarship value is £6,000. Application for the scholarship is online, short-listed candidates will be invited for an in-person interview at the Cambridge Flying Group.
7. EAA Flight Training Scholarships
At the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) your dream of becoming a commercial pilot can become a reality through the scholarships offered by the association. Every year, EAA offers scholarships worth over a million dollars to different individuals who would like to become pilots. The scholarships are donations by various donors and are awarded to those who show the greatest potential to be actively engaged in aviation.
The scholarship is applied to the cost of your flight training school anywhere in the US or Canada as long as it is not a university program. You must be a current EAA member to apply and be at least 16 years old. EAA Flight Training Scholarships is one of the best commercial pilot scholarships and it is not for only US citizens, individuals from every country are encouraged to apply.
8. Oregon Flight School Training Scholarships
Oregon Flight School offers four different scholarships ranging between $1,000 and $2,500 to aspiring aviators who are residents of Oregon. Each of the scholarships has its different requirements to apply and eligibility criteria that must be satisfied. However, you must be at least 16 years old to apply for any of the scholarships.
If you are a resident of Oregon who wants to become a commercial pilot, you may consider applying to Oregon Flight School to receive this scholarship.
9. Coffey County Flight Training Scholarships
The Coffey County Flight Training Scholarships are offered each year to one student from each district in Coffey County. The student must be a junior, interested in aviation, and be in good health. Also, the student must have good eyesight and be able to pay 20% of their training fees while the scholarship will cover 80% of the cost.
If you are interested in applying, you will have to pick up the application form from your school counselor, fill it and return it to the counselor. This is one of the best flight training scholarships for young high school students who wish to become commercial pilots.
10. Women in Aviation (WAI) Scholarships
Every year, the Women in Aviation offer more than 100 scholarships to support women who want to pursue careers in the aviation industry whether as commercial or private pilot or as engineers. You must be a member of WAI to apply for this scholarship and if you are currently not a member, visit the page below to apply.
11. Pilot Flight Academy Scholarship Program
Pilot Flight Training Academy (PFA) is a reputable flight school based in Norway and through its generous scholarship program, you can turn your dream of becoming a commercial pilot into reality without leaving a hole in your pocket. The scholarship will cover the entire cost of your tuition fees for the 18 months of the program therefore, you won’t ever have to worry about fees but concentrate on your training to become a world-class pilot.
This is one of the best commercial pilot scholarships because it covers all fees and it is open to individuals from all countries. To be eligible for the scholarship award, you must be between 18 and 34 years old at the start of the program, be between 150-200cm tall, have completed secondary education, meet the requirements to obtain a student visa for the US, submit a short motivational letter, submit a short selfie video, and pass the admission test for PFA.
12. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Scholarships
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum offers scholarships to support the financial cost of those who wish to pursue a career in aviation whether as commercial or private pilots or engineers. The scholarship amount or what it covers is not specified but it is awarded annually through the sponsorship of donors.
13. Able Flight Scholarships
Able Flight Scholarships offers financial assistance to aspiring pilots to pursue their dreams without breaking the bank. There are three different scholarships namely; Full Flight Training Scholarship, Return to Flight Scholarship, and Career Training Scholarship. You can apply for any of the scholarships to kickstart a career as a commercial pilot.
Priority is given to disabled individuals who apply for the scholarship. To apply, you will need to complete the appropriate application form, as well as an essay on how you feel the scholarship would change your life.
Soaring above the clouds as a commercial pilot is an amazing and rewarding career. But it takes time, training, and resources to achieve that dream. Fortunately, commercial pilot scholarships can help you cover the costs of your education and make your goal a reality. With the right combination of determination and financial support, you can take to the skies and achieve your goals. So don’t wait – start exploring your options today.
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Sullenberger successfully landed the aircraft after losing both engines due to striking geese. 155 passengers were on board at the time of incident.
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"From 9pm today (12 March), given the lack of certain information on the Ethiopian Airlines incident on Sunday that involved a Boing 737 Max 8 jet and the previous incident in October in Indonesia, as a precautionary measure, Enac has ordered the closure of Italian airspace to all commercial flights operating this type of aircraft," it stated.
"This model of aircraft can no longer fly to and from national airports until further notice," Enac added.
The only Italian airline that uses the banned aircraft is Air Italy, which has three Boeing 737 Max 8 planes in its fleet, according to Enac.
Ethiopian Airlines are among 20 companies that have grounded the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft following Sunday's disaster in which all 157 passengers were killed.
Passengers from over 30 countries were on the doomed flight, including eight Italians. Among the dead were 22 United Nations staff, many heading for an assembly of the UN Environment Programme in Nairobi.
The causes of the crash, which occurred six minutes after take-off, are not yet known.
A Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft operated by Lion Air crashed into the sea in Indonesia in October 13 minutes after take-off from Jakarta, killing all 189 people aboard the flight. A report on that disaster is pending.
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http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1997-05-20/news/1997140118_1_shuttle-russian-space-space-station | 2013-05-22T17:54:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702185502/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516110305-00031-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.968349 | 412 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__134000528 | en | HOUSTON -- As Atlantis' astronauts sailed past the halfway point of their visit to Russia's space station yesterday, ground control teams considered a request from Mir's cosmonauts to dispose of potentially contaminated water and other refuse that have accumulated aboard the 11-year-old outpost.
The surprise request was perhaps one of the least glamorous examples of how the Russians, with their orbital space station, and the United States, with its space shuttle, are learning to work together.
"You need to periodically clean up," said James Van Laak, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's deputy manager of Russian space flight programs. "When the shuttle shows up, it's an excuse to have a garage sale and get rid of all the stuff."
Mir has grown to the size of six or seven mobile homes, but its three- to six-person crews have no regular trash pickup.
Atlantis lifted off Thursday with nearly two tons of food, water, clothing, spare parts and research gear for the Russian station.
The shuttle crew plans to return to Earth with more than a ton of station equipment that has outlived its usefulness, including a damaged oxygen generator that triggered a flash fire on Feb. 23, several dozen empty food containers, two broken radio transmitters and even a small acoustic guitar.
Those items had been scheduled for transport before the shuttle launched. The requests for water disposal and to carry off some foam packing material were not.
The water, about 70 gallons, could be jettisoned from Atlantis through a special port, just as the shuttle's wastewater is.
However, Lee Briscoe, NASA's director of mission operations, said engineers want to make sure that possible traces of soot and ethylene glycol in the water would not damage the shuttle.
The shuttle crew is to conclude its five days of docked activities with Mir late tomorrow. The nine-day flight is slated to end early Saturday with a landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states/missouri/st-louis/james-s-mcdonnell-prologue-room-thingstodo-detail-268112/ | 2015-05-25T05:30:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928414.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00190-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.922551 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__154106442 | en | Aviation fans of all ages will enjoy a tour of this history-of-flight museum located at Boeing's headquarters in St. Louis. Eight decades of history are represented here, with everything from cloth models and bi-planes to spaceships on display. There are also scale models of the F-15 Eagle, Apache helicopters, military transports and the president's Air Force One. Additionally, there are life-size replicas of the Gemini and Mercury spacecraft that launched the U.S. space exploration program. Other historical exhibits represent the first around-the-world flight in 1924 and the first flight to the South Pole in 1956.
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https://www.ias.ac.in/listing/bibliography/sadh/DIPENDRA_GUPTA | 2021-09-20T00:19:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056902.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919220343-20210920010343-00066.warc.gz | 0.919343 | 267 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__174825125 | en | Articles written in Sadhana
Volume 46 All articles Published: 10 July 2021 Article ID 0140
A fluid dynamics numerical simulation is carried to study the gust characteristics produced downstream of a pair of sinusoidally pitching two-dimensional thin foils with a certain lateral spacing and placed in a freestream flow. The flow was simulated for Reynolds number (Re) = 1.6 X 105, the airfoil pitching angle =6.9°, and a range of reduced frequencies (0.54 ≤ k ≤ 1.2). Between the two (undulating) wakes of the two foils, the flow is irrotational and unsteady that can be used to study gust response of, for example, micro-air vehicles (MAVS). The maximum gust velocity that can be generated by this technique is, however, limited to (5–7) % of the mean flow velocity. To enhance the gust intensity, a new method is proposed: introduction of a jet at the trailing edge of each pitching foil. Results show that the addition of the trailing jet enhances the gust intensity by2–7 times for the Re, jet velocity, and the range of reduced frequencies considered. This technique provides a simple, economical, and controlled way to study gust response of MAVs and aircraft in wind tunnels. | aerospace |
http://www.airlive.net/history-1-year-since-virgin-atlantic/ | 2019-04-22T18:18:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578577686.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20190422175312-20190422201312-00115.warc.gz | 0.935855 | 263 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__63419441 | en | 1 year ago today, Virgin Atlantic Flight #VS43 (G-VROM) with 447 passengers & 18 crew members was a scheduled passenger flight from London Gatwick to Las Vegas. The aircraft took off at 11:43GMT, shortly after the pilots discovered a problem with part of its main landing gear.
The Boeing 747 circled over southern England for several hours dumping fuel before making a safe landing back at Gatwick shortly before 16:00GMT.
Route took by Virgin Atlantic Flight VS43.
Photos of the 747 circling over East Sussex to burn off fuel.
Virgin Atlantic Flight VS43 emergency landing before & after (Cabin).
Virgin Atlantic Flight VS43 emergency landing with Radio.
Photos of the 747 emergency landing at London Gatwick Airport.
It was later found out that a maintenance personnel installed the main landing gear actuator upside-down before the aircraft suffered an undercarriage jam while returning to London Gatwick. The maintenance team did not use a sling to hold the 85kg actuator in place as it was fitted. Two technicians instead manually supported it – holding the heavy component for over 30 mins, owing to delays in locating an attachment pin.
Incorrect installation resulted in forces that distorted a hydraulic port during retraction, causing the fluid leak and subsequent gear jam. | aerospace |
https://foreignbrief.com/daily-news/russia-to-launch-oneweb-satellites/ | 2021-08-05T04:14:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155322.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20210805032134-20210805062134-00688.warc.gz | 0.936336 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__164367484 | en | Russia will launch 36 OneWeb satellites today in the first of three planned satellite launches for 2021. Today’s launch is
Russia will launch 36 OneWeb satellites today in the first of three planned satellite launches for 2021.
Today’s launch is an effort by the Russian government to expand reliable internet access to Russia’s remote eastern territories. The OneWeb satellites are meant to provide broadband internet coverage to underserved or traditionally unreachable areas through low-earth-orbit satellite constellations. A successful launch would be a good sign for expansion plans to North Europe, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and the Arctic Seas in 2021, with the ultimate goal of delivering cheap internet access worldwide.
OneWeb’s satellite constellations will provide underserved areas of the globe with a fast, reliable internet connection, increasing interconnectivity. Such arrays could improve activities like marine transport analytics and resource management, increasing business productivity and efficiency. However, they also pose a global security threat, as hostile actors would also have cheap access to satellite imagery and communications and an expanded cyber theater in which to attack. Nations would then face new, better-coordinated threats in both the cyber and physical realms with targeted attacks to bring down internet services and crash infrastructure. There are also fears that such arrays would clutter space, hindering astronomic observation and potentially damaging existing satellites.
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http://mullthisova.blogspot.com/2012/02/research-showing-mars-extreme-drought.html | 2018-07-19T07:55:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590711.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719070814-20180719090814-00099.warc.gz | 0.974301 | 444 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__115544889 | en | Mars may have been extremely dry for more as much as the last 600 million years, making it too hostile for any life to survive on the planet's surface. This finding comes from researchers who have been carrying out the painstaking task of analysing individual particles of Martian soil. Dr Tom Pike, from Imperial College London, will discuss the team's analysis at a European Space Agency (ESA) meeting on February 7th, 2012.
The researchers have spent three years analysing data on Martian soil that was collected during the 2008 NASA Phoenix mission to Mars. Phoenix touched down in the northern arctic region of the planet to search for signs that it was habitable and to analyse ice and soil on the surface.
The results of the soil analysis at the Phoenix site suggest the surface of Mars has been arid for hundreds of millions of years, despite the presence of ice and the fact that previous research has shown that Mars may have had a warmer and wetter period in its earlier history more than three billion years ago. The team also estimated that the soil on Mars had been exposed to liquid water for at most 5,000 years since its formation billions of years ago. They also found that Martian and Moon soil is being formed under the same extremely dry conditions.
Satellite images and previous studies have proven that the soil on Mars is uniform across the planet, which suggests that the results from the team's analysis could be applied to all of Mars. This implies that liquid water has been on the surface of Mars for far too short a time for life to maintain a foothold on the surface.
Dr Pike, from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial, who is lead author on the study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, explains:
"We found that even though there is an abundance of ice, Mars has been experiencing a super-drought that may well have lasted hundreds of millions of years. We think the Mars we know today contrasts sharply with its earlier history, which had warmer and wetter periods and which may have been more suited to life. Future NASA and ESA missions that are planned for Mars will have to dig deeper to search for evidence of life, which may still be taking refuge underground." | aerospace |
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The tests are being conducted at Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut.
Half of the production will take place at Sikorsky's Stratford headquarters.
AAG is headquartered at Hudson Valley Regional Airport in Wappinger Falls.
One-third of the project work will be at the company's Stratford facility.
Sikorsky and General Electric Aircraft Co. are the principal contractors in the transaction.
India becomes the fourth foreign nation to include MH-60R helicopters in its military.
Work on the new aircraft will take place at Sikorsky’s headquarters in Stratford.
The company’s Matrix Autonomy Technology will be integrated into a digitally enabled fire management system.
Teams from Sikorsky and the military have worked since April and conducted more than 30 test events and evaluated 135 potential design solutions.
The Air Force program calls for 113 helicopters to replace its predecessor, the Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk.
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https://tandlonline.com/air/cardiff-aviation-limited-aquires-european-skybus-flight-training-1072 | 2023-10-01T19:30:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510924.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001173415-20231001203415-00243.warc.gz | 0.949427 | 531 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__54748550 | en | Cardiff Aviation Limited Aquires European Skybus Flight Training
Cardiff Aviation Limited, the aircraft maintenance and flight training organisation established in July 2012 by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson and business partner Mario Fulgoni, has acquired European Skybus flight training.
The European Skybus flight training centre was acquired from the European Aviation Group for an undisclosed sum.
The centre – which will remain in Bournemouth for the time being – is an Approved Training Organisation (UK/CAA GBR.ATO.0247) and can perform Type Ratings for Boeing 747 aircraft types, approved by the UK/CAA and JAA/EASA authorities.
Its Boeing 737, 747-200/300 Combi, B747-400, BAC 1-11 400/500, and Sikorsky S61N helicopter simulators are used by airlines and aircraft operators worldwide for initial flight crew training as well as MCC, JetOC, IR revalidations, recurrent and refresher training.
“This is an exciting addition to the Cardiff Aviation portfolio of businesses and services,” said Mario Fulgoni, Joint CEO of Cardiff Aviation Limited.
“For the time being, the flight training centre will remain located at Bournemouth International Airport [BOH] on the south coast of the United Kingdom, but we are likely to incorporate it into our base at St Athan, South Wales in due course.”
The 13 acre site offers airside access to a private apron, with customer aircraft parking. A team of full-time engineers maintains the simulators.
Cardiff Aviation was launched in mid-2012 by Iron Maiden singer and aviation entrepreneur Bruce Dickinson, who is himself a 7,000 hour Boeing 757 pilot, and Mario Fulgoni, a seasoned senior aviation manager and former airline captain. It has 132,000 square feet of hangar space capable of accommodating aircraft up to the size of a Boeing 767-300, and parking for up to 20 narrow bodied commercial airliners. St Athan has a 6,000 ft runway.
As well as maintenance of airliners and other large aircraft for several major and independent airlines, Cardiff Aviation has facilities to complete the full range of ancillary aircraft maintenance and training activities and has the expertise and approvals to certify aircraft from many jurisdictions.
Cardiff Aviation has considerable in-house expertise. However, joint ventures and partnerships – current and to-be-announced – all based under one roof at Cardiff Aviation’s St Athan base, massively extend that resource and expertise offering into a vast array of markets. | aerospace |
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― Leonardo da Vinci
I had an amazing time Saturday photographing with friends at the Shaw Air Expo, located at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. The hours for the event were 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. I was there just as the gates opened in order to get a great spot for enjoying and photographing the show.
Parking and admission were free for this fabulous event. There were flight demonstrations, static displays, | aerospace |
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https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/university/faculty-of-engineering-and-computer-science/departments/automotive-and-aeronautical-engineering/international/incomings/ | 2023-05-31T00:16:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646181.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530230622-20230531020622-00181.warc.gz | 0.939377 | 107 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__77904841 | en | Opportunities for international students
The Department of Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering offers various possibilities for foreign students. More than 40 professors work in the department. It is home to laboratories for aerodynamics, acoustics, CAD and lightweight construction, together with the automotive laboratory, the aeronautical laboratory, the aircraft systems laboratory, and the cabins and cabin systems laboratory. The department is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science and is located at the Berliner Tor Campus, which is close to the city centre. | aerospace |
http://journalseek.net/cgi-bin/journalseek/journalsearch.cgi?field=issn&query=1369-8869 | 2021-09-28T01:07:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780058589.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928002254-20210928032254-00307.warc.gz | 0.892817 | 237 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__144636023 | en | The Journal aims to serve as a forum for worldwide exchange of up-to-date knowledge between the academic world and industry on progress in aircraft design technology. The basic engineering disciplines (mechanical, aerodynamic, electrical, electronic and materials science) are integrated with principles of design functionality, ergonomics, environmental acceptability and sustainable engineering. The journal therefore invites contributions which are essentially applications orientated in the following areas: Design specifications and missions Integration of new technologiesDesign of specific aircraft (projects) Advanced aerospace propulsion systems and engines Aerodynamic design Structural materials and design Handling qualities, flight control technology and simulation Aircraft systems Production and Manufacturing technology Design Concepts and patents Operational requirements and procedures Maintainability, reliability, supportability Design-to-cost, value engineering Weight engineering Design automation and information technology Multi-discipline optimization Systems engineeringThe journal also welcomes contributions which complement the core research activities of aircraft design such as design certification, patents and design education. All papers are expected to be of the highest academic standard for international readership and may be in the form of research papers, reports, short technical notes, test results and more extensive reviews.
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Sensis Aerobahn Service Launched by Continental Airlines at Key Houston Hub
Jul 07, 2008 (08:07 AM EDT)
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensis Corporation's Aerobahn(R) Service is now operational at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The web-based Aerobahn Service provides the Continental team with real-time situational awareness into their hub operation at IAH. Continental is also subscribing to Sensis Aerobahn at Newark Liberty International Airport.
"The Sensis Aerobahn Service provides our team with the information needed to reduce taxi times at one of our key hubs," said Mark Moran, Executive Vice President of Operations, Continental Airlines. "Continental's team members at the airport, as well as those at the System Operations Control Center now have a robust set of tools to proactively manage and monitor ground operations. We expect to make more informed, collaborative decisions about airline resources for better system-wide operational performance, with an eye for providing our customers with an exceptional travel experience with Continental while achieving our environmental goals."
Sensis Aerobahn integrates flight schedule and operational data with Sensis Multistatic Dependent Surveillance ground surveillance for a real-time, highly accurate picture of ground traffic.
Continental is using the following Aerobahn tools to more efficiently manage traffic flow on the ground:
-- TaxiView -- Providing real-time situational view of taxiing aircraft. Continental ramp controllers now have a real-time display of taxiing aircraft to make better decisions on when to push planes from the gate, resulting in improved taxi time, less fuel consumption and decreased emissions.
-- OpsView -- Delivering robust real-time and historical information for analysis and reporting. Continental is using OpsView to review operational events and identify trends, with the goal of mitigating the impact of future occurrences of similar events.
-- QuickView -- Providing a quick and accurate assessment of airfield operations with real-time status of arriving and departing flights. QuickView's alerting function delivers a visual alert when configured performance thresholds, such as taxi in or taxi out times, are met or exceeded by particular aircraft. This enables Continental to proactively manage its ground operations and improve the experience of its passengers.
"Sensis Aerobahn provides Continental with the information it needs to more efficiently manage taxi times, leading directly to reduced fuel consumption and cost savings for the airline," said Tony Lo Brutto, Vice President and General Manager of Sensis Air Traffic Systems. "Reducing taxi time also cuts emissions, which directly ties into Continental's Eco-skies environmental responsibility program."
Sensis Aerobahn is operational in North America, Europe and Asia, providing airlines and airports with visibility into the status of critical airside operations. Aerobahn customers include Continental Airlines at Houston Intercontinental and Newark Liberty International Airports; Northwest Airlines at Detroit Metro and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airports; Fraport for Frankfurt Airport; Service de la Navigation Aerienne for Paris Orly and Charles de Gaulle Airports; and the Civil Aviation Department for Hong Kong International Airport.
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Sensis Corporation provides sensors, information technology, and simulation and modeling to the world's air navigation service providers, civil aviation authorities, airports, airlines and militaries. Sensis Corporation solutions are deployed around the world. For more information regarding Sensis Corporation, visit www.sensis.com .
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Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,100 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 145 domestic and 138 international destinations. More than 550 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 45,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 69 million passengers per year. For more company information, visit continental.com.
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http://staging.medianama.com/2021/10/223-bharti-oneweb-isro-partnership/ | 2023-02-05T13:09:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500255.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230205130241-20230205160241-00118.warc.gz | 0.89905 | 721 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__112888099 | en | Satellite internet provider OneWeb is partnering with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch OneWeb’s satellites from 2022, the company announced on October 11.
OneWeb is a satellite constellation that provides internet connectivity through several low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites that blanket the earth. The company, co-owned by the UK government and Bharti, Airtel’s parent company, recently announced that it will provide satellite broadband in rural and remote parts of India where it is expensive and difficult to lay down fiber-optic connections.
OneWeb’s initial constellation size is 648 LEO satellites, out of which 322 satellites are in orbit already. The company expects to start commercial operations in the Arctic region this year. “By late 2022, OneWeb will offer its high-speed, low latency connectivity services in India and the rest of the world,” the company said.
How will the ISRO partnership help OneWeb’s mission?
ISRO is renowned for its low-cost payload delivery services and this partnership will help OneWeb better compete with SpaceX’s Starlink which uses its own rockets for satellite launches and has a significant cost-advantage owing to that.
ISRO has built formidable launch capabilities and India is part of the select group of countries to have history of successful launches. OneWeb will be delighted to use ISRO’s proven platforms to fulfil its vision of taking broadband connectivity across the earth, oceans and sky. – OneWeb Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal
As of now, OneWeb has signed a Letter of Intent with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO to use the Indian-built PSLV and the heavier GSLV as potential launch platforms, the company said at the unveiling of the Indian Space Association (ISpA). Bharti Airtel, OneWeb, Tata Group’s Nelco, L&T, and MapMyIndia are founding members of this association among others.
“OneWeb and NSIL will expeditiously convert the Letter of Intent into a binding agreement after obtaining all necessary approvals from their respective Boards,” the company said.
The state of satellite broadband in India
Outside of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar where the lack of any terrestrial connectivity has forced the government to rely on satellite broadband for a long time, subcontinental states have mostly relied on mobile data. “DoT will shortly send a reference to TRAI, seeking suggestions on ways to create an enabling regulatory environment for deploying new satellite technologies like LEO constellations, and also explore a geography-specific licensing framework,” a government official said in a webinar in August.
The space communications policy of the government released in 2020 commits the government to facilitate satellite broadband in rural areas, where commercial deployments are not financially feasible.
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PATNA: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has requested the chief ministers of Bihar, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhatisgarh to speed up land allocation for expansion and creation of aviation infrastructure.
Scindia urged Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet the land requirements for new airports in Patna, Raxaul, Purnia, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur.
In a letter written to CMs, Scindia requested 49.5 acre of land at Patna airport for runway extension works, parallel taxi parking slots, Doppler High Range Frequency Omni Range equipment, and other works.
The Civil Aviation Ministry also requested 121 acre of land at Raxaul to develop an airport for ATR-72 type of aircraft. The ministry said it requires 475 acre of land at Muzaffarpur airport to develop it for the operation of A-type aircraft, and 78 acre of land at Darbhanga for the development of a new civil enclave along with CAT.
The state government has also been requested 50 acre of land at Purnia for the creation of an airport.
Jyotiraditya Scindia also urged the Bihar CM that the state should also be taken into consideration the scope for international connectivity and consequently viability of operation of heavy body aircraft.
“The Civil Aviation Ministry has requested to consider the provision of 100% VGF support for commencing International UDAN operations from Patna and Gaya. On the receipt of the consent of the state government for 100% VGF support, routes will be put for bidding for the airlines”, the letter, addressed to Nitish Kumar, stated.
There is the possibility of starting the operation of international flights from Patna to Dubai, Kathmandu, and Bangkok, and from Gaya to Kathamandu and Yangon.
Scindia has requested the chief ministers of the other four states to take a personal interest in expediting the development of airports.
The residents of Muzaffarpur and Purnia have been demanding for making the Muzaffarpur and the Purnia airports operational for domestic flight services. | aerospace |
https://defensedaily.com/contract-awards/contract-award-lockheed-martin-corp-lockheed-martin-aeronautics-co-fort-worth-texas-524100000/ | 2022-10-03T06:10:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337398.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003035124-20221003065124-00765.warc.gz | 0.880076 | 291 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__118713913 | en | Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $524,100,000 undefinitized modification (P00015) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm target) advanced acquisition contract (N0001920C0009). This modification increases the ceiling to procure long-lead time materials, parts, components, and effort for the production of seven Lot 15 F-35A aircraft, two Lot 15 F-35B aircraft, seven Lot 16 F-35A, and two Lot 16 F-35B aircraft for the government of Italy. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (57%); El Segundo, California (14%); Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); Nagoya, Japan (2%); and various undisclosed locations outside the continental U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed in June 2025. Non-U.S. Department of Defense participant funds in the amount of $524,100,000 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. | aerospace |
https://wayman.edu/guaranteed-cfi-job-interview-cfi-bootcamp/ | 2024-03-04T15:51:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00113.warc.gz | 0.922522 | 313 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__209904465 | en | Orlando, FL – Wayman Aviation Academy and CFI Bootcamp announced today at the Flight School Association of North America conference that they will guarantee an interview for all graduates of CFI Bootcamp’s certification program. Wayman Aviation recognizes the quality of the Certified Flight Instructors, which are always in need, to combat the pilot shortage. Both schools have cooperated on CFI training for over a year at Wayman’s facilities in Miami, Florida.
CFI Bootcamp specializes in training certified flight instructors through a rigorous hybrid online and in person training. Students complete an intensive 7 day 42 hour program and then 1 week of intensive flight training. Students often complete checkrides at the end of the second week.
Wayman Eddy Luy, Vice President, says “Nationwide the CFI Checkride has a 30% pass-rate, CFI Bootcamp is able to flip that to a 70% pass rate.” Specialized instructors that only focus on CFIs with a full-time approach is the key.
CFI Bootcamp is based out of Palo Alto, and has focused on this niche market since 2012. They currently service 5 locations http://CFIbootcamp.com
Wayman Aviation Academy is celebrating 32 years of Changing Lives Through Aviation. They operate 2 commercial flight training bases at Ft Lauderdale’s North Perry Airport and Miami Opa-locka Executive Airport. Their fleet of 38 aircraft support 3 Universities and airlines around the world. Http://WaymanAviation.com | aerospace |
http://astronautix.com/d/delta7925-10l.html | 2023-06-03T05:40:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649105.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603032950-20230603062950-00724.warc.gz | 0.95125 | 427 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__116503657 | en | Status: Active. First Launch: 2006-10-26. Last Launch: 2009-03-07. Number: 2 . Gross mass: 231,900 kg (511,200 lb). Height: 38.90 m (127.60 ft). Diameter: 2.44 m (8.00 ft).
The booster was used to put the twin spacecraft in a 182 km x 403,810 km x 28.5 deg lunar transfer orbit. They would use a series of lunar flybys to eventually place themselves in two different solar orbits: Stereo Ahead in a 0.95 AU x 0.97 AU x 0.12 Deg / 344 day orbit around the Sun leading the Earth, and Stereo Behind in a 0.99 AU x 1.09 AU x 0.03 deg / 389 day orbit trailing the Earth. The satellites were equipped with optical, ultraviolet, radio, and particle sensors that would allow them to form a three-dimensional image of the sun's corona using identical sensors from two vantage points at the same moment.
Communications with the STEREO-B science craft in solar orbit had been lost on 2014 Oct 1 for unknown reasons; by 2016 it was assumed the mission had been lost, but on Aug 21 the big DSS-14 dish at Goldstone picked up a signal from it. This was great news for the heliophysics community, but attempts to recover full communications with the tumbling and underpowered spacecraft have met with mixed success, and as of Oct 11 recovery attempts were scaled back until STEREO-B drifts into a more favorable attitude and orbital position.
Used a 0.95-meter aperture differential photometer with a 105 deg2 field of view to constantly view 145,000 main-sequence stars, detecting planets orbiting around those stars when the planets passed in front of them, dimming them during transit. In its first three years of operation, Kepler detected over 2,000 possible planets, and it was determined that 5.4% of all stars host Earth-size planet candidates, and that 17% of all stars had planets. | aerospace |
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Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operated by Tatarstan Airlines on behalf of Ak Bars Aero from Moscow to Kazan, Russia. On 17 November 2013, at 19:20 local time (UTC+4), the Boeing 737-500 crashed at Kazan International Airport while attempting to land, killing all 44 passengers and 6 crew members on board. The crash resulted in the temporary closure of the airport.
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On Saturday night, 19 March 2016, a flight FZ981 operated by UAE’s low-cost carrier flydubai crashed at the airport of a Russian city Rostov-On-Don, killing all 62 persons on board.
A scheduled flight from Dubai to Rostov-On-Don departed from Dubai International Airport at 22:20 local time (18:20 UTC) on 18 March 2016. The aircraft was scheduled to reach the destination point at 1:20 local time (UTC+3) on 19 March 2016. At 1:38 the aircraft commenced final approach to Rostov-On-Don airport, but 4 minutes later the pilots aborted the first approach at approx. 525 m (1725 ft). At 2:27 flydubai’s Boeing 737-800 entered holding pattern at 4572 m (15 000 ft) to the southeast of the airport and leaves the pattern for a second approach at 3:28. Twelves minutes later, at 3:40 the pilots aborted the second approach at 472 m (1550 ft) and 5.6 km short of the runway. At 03:41 the aircraft disappeared from the radars and impacted terrain after a steep descent from 1211 m (3975 ft). The airplane completely disintegrated 253 m (830 ft) left of the runway, killing all 62 people on board.
With approx. 178 seats, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft (Reg No. A6-FDN) was carrying only 55 passengers and 7 crew members. Among the victims: 44 Russians, 8 Ukrainians, 2 Indians and 1 Uzbekistani as well as cabin crew members from Russia, Spain, Seychelles, Colombia and Kyrgyzstan. The aircraft was piloted by a Cypriot Pilot-in-Command and Spanish co-pilot with 5965 and 5769 hours of flying time respectively.
While it is still too early to state a certain reason why the aircraft crashed, the investigation team holds to two main versions – a pilot error in deteriorating weather conditions or technical failure. The investigation is headed by the Interstate Aviation Committee (the supervising body overseeing civil aviation in the Commonwealth of Independent States) with participation of representatives of aviation authorities of the United Arab Emirates (the state of the aircraft’s registration and operator), the United States (the state of the aircraft’s production) and France (the state of the engines’ design). Local emergency services have already found both flight recorders and passed it to the accident investigators for the analysis of the flight data.
During the night, the services reported that the wind speed ranged from 14–22 m/s (31–49 mph). Prior to the crash, Air Traffic Controller informed the pilots that the wind speed is 12 m/s (27 mph) with gusts up to 18 m/s (40 mph). The reported visibility – 3500 m (11 500 ft). In addition, there were reports of a rare weather phenomenon – low-altitude jet stream with a wind speed above 30 m/s. The stream was observed at 629 m height (usually, it’s observed only above 5000 m (16 400 ft).
Vasily Golubev, the governor of the Rostov region, said that a strongly gusting wind, approaching a hurricane level, may have caused the accident. A sudden gust of wind could be particularly dangerous at low altitude while the plane is flying slowly at low power and the pilot is throttling up the engines to make another landing attempt.
Despite difficult weather conditions, Rostov-On-Don airport was operating during the night. Two aircraft – Airbus A319 and A320 – landed at the airport after their first approaches at 1:23 and 1:28 local time respectively. However, a flight SU1166 from Moscow after three failed attempts diverted towards Krasnodar. As stated by Aleksandr Neradko, the Head of the Russian civil aviation authority Rosaviatsya, the decision whether to land or not is always up to the aircraft’s captain.
Established by the Government of Dubai, the carrier is a low-cost airline connecting the emirate with 95 locations worldwide. flydubai operates an all-Boeing 737-800 fleet with an average age of just 3.4 years. The crashed aircraft had its first flight on 21 December 2010. The crash is the first fatal accident for flydubai since the start of its operations back in 2009. During a special press conference, the company’s CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith shared his condolences to the victims’ relatives and added that the company’s team is contacting the family members to offer any help needed. The company’s Emergency Response Team has also left for the crash scene to aid the investigation.
Russia’s transport oversight body Rostransnadzor declared it will conduct ramp inspections of flydubai’s aircraft and pilots flying to Russia. Rostov-On-Don airport is closed at least until 21 March, Monday. According to the Russian Transport Minister, the runway didn’t suffer any substantial damage, the removal of the aircraft wrecks will require 10 hours. Approx. 800 people are involved in the works. flydubai’s return flight to Dubai (FZ 8984) departed from Krasnodar at 18:35 local time (21:25 UTC) with at least 50 out of 140 passengers are reported to have refused the flight. The FZ 8984 successfully landed at 23:44 local time. | aerospace |
https://www.dbstalk.com/community/index.php?threads/national-air-and-space-museum.196605/ | 2018-01-19T04:35:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887729.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119030106-20180119050106-00208.warc.gz | 0.986273 | 291 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__223588475 | en | I Just got back from a trip up North to visig my daughter and family. On my way home, I decided to visit the National Air and Space Museum at Dulles airport, and I'm very glad I did. I just wish I were younger, because I wore myself out in the four hours I was there. I spent about a half hour looking down at the simulator and vintage aircraft section, then went to the tour desk on the lower level to join a 2 hour guided tour, which I highly recommend. After the tour, I spent a while retracing my steps, especially in the Space hangar, where I revisited the shuttle Discovery. Then I went to the commercial aviation section to take a closer look at the prototype Boeing 707, which I had seen flying around Seattle on test flights in 1955, when I was in the Army. I took well over 50 pictures of the various aircraft and space vehicles while there. I had to quit early vecause my legs were failing me agter 4 hours of trudging around and I was exhausted. One could easily spend two days at this marvelous museum and probably not see all the exhibits. For those of you planning to visit the Washington area, budget a day or two to visit the museum, which is located on Va. route 28, south of the Dulles airport. You won't regret it. Admission is free, but you have to pay a $15.00 parking fee. | aerospace |
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School-Related Airplane Crashes
January 31, 1957: During the final test flight of the new Douglas DC-7B airliner over the San Fernando Valley, the plane ran almost head-on into a U.S. Air Force F-89J Scorpion jet fighter which was on a similar test flight. The pilot of the Air Force jet died as the aircraft plummeted into La Tuna Canyon in the Verdugo Mountains. Having lost its left wing, the DC-7B went into a high speed dive, began breaking up about 700 feet about the ground, and crashed into a Pacoima, California churchyard, killing all four crew members. The plane exploded into hundreds of flaming pieces that flew across the adjacent junior high school playground where three students were killed and 74 more injured.
April 4, 1991: Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania and six others were killed when a helicopter collided with Heinz's plane over a schoolyard in Merion, Pennsylvania.
May 23, 1996: Two Marines were killed when their AH-1 W Cobra helicopter crashed near a school and burst into flames. The helicopter had just taken off from the Bell Helicopter Textron factory in Hurst, Texas, before crashing ten minutes later near a high school in Hutchins, Texas.
June 23, 1999: A twin-engine Cessna 402 made an emergency landing on Hayvenhurst Avenue in Van Nuys, California. As it landed, it hit two school buses approaching the intersection of Hayvenhurst and Parthenia Street from different directions. The crash tore the wing tips and fuel tanks from the plane while wrecking the front ends of both buses. The 42 children in the buses escaped with minor injuries. One of the drivers was seriously injured. The pilot walked away unhurt.
August 9, 1961: 35 students, two teachers, and three crew members were killed when their Viking airliner crashed as it approached the Sola Airport near Stavanger, Norway. The students from the Thornton Heath school in Croydon were flying to a camping holiday in the Norwegian highlands.
August 17, 1998: After running out of gas just as it was approaching the Santa Monica Airport in California, a Cessna 177 clipped power lines, crashed landed on a junior high school athletic field, and flipped over against a baseball backstop. Of the four people aboard the plane, one was in critical condition, another in fair condition, and the two others suffered only minor injuries.
August 23, 1944: When a U.S. Air Force B-24 hit a school in Freckelton, England, 76 people were killed, including many on the ground. It was the worst school-related air accident in history.
August 29, 1998: On Saturday morning, a homemade, single-engine airplane crashed into a clump of trees only 180 feet from a playing field at Guy B. Phillips Middle School (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) where 42 middle-schoolers were playing football. It was the second airplane crash that year at nearby Horace Williams Airport. Since 1981, six airplane crashes have been associated with Horace Williams Airport where 12 people have died (all passengers).
September 10, 1995: You're not safe even sitting on your back porch. When a plane carrying 11 members of a skydiving school crashed into a house and exploded, everyone aboard the plane was killed. Vincent Harris, owner of the house, was also killed in the explosion near Shacklefords, Virginia.
October 3, 1997: A Glendale Police Motar 318 helicopter made an emergency landing after losing power over the Burbank, California high school. They landed safely in a vacant lot. No one was hurt in the incident.
October 5, 1996: Parachuting into a high school football game to deliver the game ball, a man was thrown off course by a gust of wind that caused him to spin wildly. In landing, he hit two people of his crew. A woman on the ground died; her husband suffered a fractured elbow, and the parachutist broke his pelvis.
November 6, 1997: An Air Force F-16C jet fighter crashed near a school playground in Sidney, Texas, while the students and teachers watched. The pilot was able to eject safely and no one was hurt in the incident. The plane was part of a training flight from the Fort Worth naval base when the crash occurred.
November 21, 1998: The pilot was seriously injured and his wife was killed when their Cessna 210 crashed into the Castlemont High School cafeteria in Oakland, California, as a basketball game was being played just yards away. No one in the school was injured.
December 9, 1999: Six people from the College of the Ozarks — including a professor, an administrator, their spouses, a pilot, and a student co-pilot — were killed when their college-owned Cessna Citation crashed on approaching the school's airfield in Branson, Missouri. It was foggy and rainy at the time.
December 21, 1997: The pilot of a Cessna 150 and a 17-year-old neighbor out for a pleasure ride were killed when the plane's engine lost power and the plane crashed in a field near the East Vincent Elementary School. The plane had taken off from the Pottstown-Limerick Airport in Pennsylvania.
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https://www.avipeo.com/en/news/freight/details/amazon-air-to-receive-first-737-800bcf | 2021-06-14T05:52:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487611445.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210614043833-20210614073833-00394.warc.gz | 0.961131 | 495 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__77798698 | en | Freight Amazon Air to receive first 737-800BCF
Amazon Air is set to receive its first Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft. The freighter has been converted at STAECO in Jinan, China.
The first Boeing 737-800BCF has rolled out the STAECO facility in Jinan, where the aircraft was converted from a passenger aircraft to a cargo plane. N851DM has received a new Prime Air livery and is expected to be delivered in the next weeks.
Manufacturer Serial Number 32882 was originally delivered in June 2002 to American Trans Air. Over the years, the airframe flew for ATA Airlines and China Southern Airlines. In November 2018, GECAS acquired the aircraft and is now set to lease the airframe to Amazon Air.
Soon, the 737 freighters will join the existing fleet of 767 freighters. With the 737, Amazon Air hopes to address smaller cities that don’t have the volume of cargo to fill a 767F. It is a further diversification of the carrier´s fleet.
How many 737s will be added to Prime Air´s fleet is yet to be announced. It is clear, however, that the 737s are being leased from company GECAS. The aircraft lessor has become an essential partner for Amazon Air over the past years, as nearly forty aircraft have joined the fleet within a range of only two years.
The 737-800 has a payload capacity of 23.9 tonnes, while the 767-300 has a capacity of nearly 58 tonnes. Whether Amazon Air will use the 737 in its North American network is still unclear. Aviation media speculates that the aircraft could be used for cargo services in Europe.
Most likely, Amazon Air partners ATSG, or Atlas Air will operate the aircraft on behalf of Prime Air. Both companies are jointly operating the fleet of Boeing 767-300 Freighters. Both Atlas and ATSG have been working with 737 freighters beforehand.
Back in 2018, Amazon signed a deal for an extra ten B767F from ATSG. By 2020, the e-commerce giant hopes to have these aircraft in operations. Reportedly, the deal also included an option to lease further 17 aircraft by 2026. After the recent crash of a 767 freighter in the U.S., Amazon Air is continuing its significant growth.
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Windowless Aircraft. Is that true? When commercial air travel began to spread in the 1930s, one of the biggest attractions of using airlines was the opportunity to see the terrain from an entirely new perspective from above. “Seeing rivers, deserts, farms. And the city’s prospects was unlimited entertainment,” daniel rust wrote in flying across America. A book on the history of flights in 2012.
To this day, some of us still meditate on the world with astonishment from those tiny windows. However, a 2014 quartz news foundation study found that half of Americans prefer to sit by windows in aeroplanes and that those who travel more than once a year are evenly divided.
That’s why it’s probably not unusual for aircraft designers to think about putting on video screens instead of passenger windows. In 2014, for example, the British centre for technology and innovation unveiled a windowless aircraft design. Covering the interior of the cockpit with high-quality. And also, flexible video displays will provide lighting and entertainment and a more comprehensive view of the exterior.
Dubai Virtual Windows
Last April, Emirates launched Boeing 777s with private suites (rooms) with virtual windows to view outside from the middle of the aircraft.
“The virtual windows of the first-class suites in the middle of the plane are completely closed with floor-to-ceiling doors, and passengers will not be able to see the windows on the sides of the aircraft,” says emirates public relations officer Jerome Demir.
These virtual windows transmit the scene outside the aircraft with real-time camera technology that instantly transmits what is happening outside. Putting the cameras in strategic places to provide passengers with a real-time view from outside the plane.
And the scene depends on which side the entrance to the wing is located in the plane, right or left, which will appear at the central branches. High-quality cameras and a broad focus convey a comprehensive view of the outside of the aircraft. Providing virtual windows with a clear. The realistic perspective of what is happening outside the plane. Yet, passengers commented on their personal experience that they prefer to look from genuine windows.”
Emirates virtual windows have received an excellent rating from The Points Guy’s travel site.
In a BBC article, emirates president Tim Clark commented on the possibility of producing windowless aircraft. Contrary to DeMar’s statement: “There are no current plans for a windowless aircraft.”
The aircraft manufacturer plans to become windowless on a limited scale, with Boston-based private company spike aerospace developing the spike s-512. A supersonic business plane with a capacity of 18 passengers, with the latest technology. Will shorten travel time. Without excessive fuel consumption, without high sound noise, and no passenger windows.
Features of Windowless Aircraft
Removing traditional acrylic glass windows from the aircraft has other advantages, as body insulation reduces engine noise. Enhances aircraft protection and makes it safer, says katshuria, adding. “Wherever there is a gap, there is a structural weakness. And also, by removing windows, it will reduce weaknesses.”
(aircraft windows are designed to be durable enough to withstand aviation pressures. As detailed in the 2003 faa bulletin.)
In addition to providing a more comprehensive vision. The system will enable passengers to choose other content. For example, it will take advantage of geolocation. And view augmented reality data on the aircraft’s features. “We have partners working on-screen content,” says katshuria.
Suppose they’re not interested in the view. In that case, passengers will also be able to use screens for other purposes, Says Katshuria: “You can watch videos, put a movie if you want. Watch a PowerPoint presentation. Or turn off the lights.”
Katshuria says spike aerospace still has several more years of engineering to complete its onboard vision. And also, the aircraft is therefore undergoing testing and certification. However, the first conventional windowless aircraft will be delivered to passengers in 2025.
Only corporate executives. Therefore, people rich enough to buy a private jet will initially enjoy the windowless flight experience at spike aerospace. Still, katshuria expects innovative technology to find its way into public aircraft as well eventually.
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http://indiandefenceindustries.in/archive/201902?page=1 | 2019-07-16T06:10:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195524503.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190716055158-20190716081158-00093.warc.gz | 0.945128 | 757 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__20912492 | en | The first flight of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK1A will be in 2022 and commercial production would be in three to four years from then. The price bid for the 83 MK1A by the Indian Air Force has not yet been opened and the Defence PSU is looking forward to that contract. HAL is also looking at the export market, primarily to South Asia and African countries. “We have been participating in airshows and some of the countries expressed interest,” the Chairman of HAL, R.Madhavan told a press conference at Aero India.
The Secretary Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Shekar C. Mande, February 21, visited the CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories stall at Aero India 2019 and expressed satisfaction at the development of Saras aircraft for military and civilian purposes and also on the regional transport aircraft (RTA) which it has been talking about for quite some time.
The Director General of JSC Russian Aircraft Corporation ‘MiG’, Ilya Tarsenko said the MiG-35 which is used by the Russian Air Force is the latest offering to India with features that will outbeat the competition. The Russians have responded to the Indian Air Force’s requirement of 110 medium multi role combat aircraft RFP (request for proposal).
Cyient Solutions & Systems Pvt. Ltd. (CSS), a joint venture between Cyient Ltd. and BlueBird Aero Systems, Israel, today launched its latest offering, theWanderB Vertical Take-Off & Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System.
The President and Managing Director, Airbus India & South Asia, Anand Stanley today announced that Airbus was planning to set up a plant in India for manufacturing the C295 multi-role aircraft as and when the government of India decided. “We are now in commercial talks with the Indian government for replacement of the 56 Avro aircraft with C295.” The location of the plant will be decided once the contract is signed.
Kalyani Group and Belcan, LLC announced partnership to provide highly advanced technological product and service offerings in Defence, Aerospace, and other technical segments in India. The companies will work together in the design and development of helicopter engines and transmission systems in Defence and Aerospace, as well as collaborate on Advanced Manufacturing practices and Digital Manufacturing & Internet of Things solutions.
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of State Corporation Rostec) and a number of Indian companies signed Memorandums of Understanding at Aero India 2019. The parties agreed to explore the producing a number of assemblies and components for Ka-226T helicopter in India.
Lockheed Martin further emphasized its commitment to India by unveiling the F-21 multi-role fighter for India. Specifically configured for the Indian Air Force, the F-21 provides unmatched Make in India opportunities and strengthens India’s path to an advanced airpower future.
20th February 2019 is a significant day in the journey of Light Combat Aircraft Tejas MK I for Indian Air Force (IAF), when the formal declaration of Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of the aircraft was made by Secretary Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy.
With elections round the corner, the Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman used the platform of the 12th edition of Aero India, which got underway in Bengaluru, to make a point on how in these past four years, the government had made enormous strides in aerospace and defence sectors. In line with tagline of Aero India, ‘The Runway to a billion opportunities’, she indicated how thousands of crores of contracts in defence had been signed between 2014-15 till 2018. | aerospace |
https://www.wkrg.com/apollo-11/apollo-anniversary-the-whole-world-was-watchin/ | 2022-08-16T05:15:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572220.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816030218-20220816060218-00106.warc.gz | 0.927598 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__123360678 | en | (CBS NEWSPATH) – It was a half-century ago today, three American astronauts took one giant leap for mankind, launching on a trip to the moon. The Apollo 11 mission is considered one of the greatest achievements in space travel and today, the Kennedy Space Center remembered the milestone.
At the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday morning visitors at launch pad
39-a cheered at the precise moment Apollo 11 blasted off for the moon 50 years ago.
On July 16, 1969, a Saturn 5 rocket carried three astronauts Neil
Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins on the 225,000-mile journey.
Walter Cronkite anchored CBS news coverage. it was the beginning of a historic mission that many consider one of mankind’s
greatest accomplishments. Collins looked back at the launch of the most
powerful rocket ever built, “inside you are not worried about the power so much as you are your steering.”
Four days later, the lunar module touched down and Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon. Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin left behind an American flag and a plaque that said in part “we came in peace for all mankind.”
NASA has set its sights on returning to the moon. The project faces cost
overruns and schedule delays but the goal is the have another man or woman walking on the moon by the year 2024. | aerospace |
http://dspace.balikesir.edu.tr/xmlui/handle/20.500.12462/6368 | 2021-09-17T07:09:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780055601.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210917055515-20210917085515-00411.warc.gz | 0.953128 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__151999065 | en | Assessment of degradation effects for an aircraft engine considering exergy analysis
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Despite the improvements in engine technology, the combustion processes and wear occurred in engine components affect performance adversely. The turbine and compressor fouling, degradation mechanisms such as erosion, corrosion and mechanical clearances depending on time and thermal expansion may occur. The engine output performance and the operational efficiency of each component are affected directly by these negative cases. In this study, effects of power losses, defined by degradation mechanisms which were encountered during the compressor and turbine life cycles, on system performance were handled. Energy and exergy analysis of the loss effects in each component, defined taking into consideration the periodical component replacements, were evaluated separately. At the end of the study, the loss effects dependent on fuel consumption of turbofan engine taken as reference during the flight period were also evaluated. | aerospace |
https://members.luxresearchinc.com/research/case_study/30140 | 2023-03-28T14:58:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948867.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328135732-20230328165732-00172.warc.gz | 0.960653 | 225 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__265982220 | en | Airbus is no stranger to electric aviation: The company's much-publicized Vahana project is an electric, self-piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) concept, which had its first test in early 2018. Additionally, the company has been working on a hybrid-electric commercial airplane as well as a high-altitude electric plane, the Zephyr, which recently took the world record for longest continuous flight. The company is clearly eyeing an opportunity in electric aviation for urban environments, but is exploring partnerships with incumbent automakers as a way to accelerate progress and tap into an established customer base. This brings into play Audi, the German automaker, as well as Pininfarina, a specialized Italian design house known for its concept cars and design work.
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http://travelupdate.boardingarea.com/faa-clears-commercial-filming-drones-meanwhile-germany/ | 2017-08-17T21:36:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886104160.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20170817210535-20170817230535-00004.warc.gz | 0.914096 | 552 | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__124198052 | en | The Federal Aviation Administration has announced exemptions for the use of drone flight by six companies for use in filming for television and movie production. The announcement of allowing these drones (or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)) to take flight came during an open telephone conference on Thursday by U.S. DOT Secretary Foxx, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Chris Dodd, chairman and chief executive officer of the Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
The leading component in this important announcement is the qualification that such drones “do not need an FAA-issued certificate of airworthiness based on a finding they do not pose a threat to national airspace users or national security,” according to an FAA press release.
“Today’s announcement is a significant milestone in broadening commercial UAS use while ensuring we maintain our world-class safety record in all forms of flight.” –Sec. Foxx
Broadly speaking, the FAA implements its authority under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) to authorize safe, civil operations of drones based on a series of factors including the drone’s:
– operational capability,
– proximity to airports,
– proximity to populated areas,
– operation within visual line of sight creating a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public, and
– pose a threat to national security.
The goal? Allow drones to fly under very certain conditions and safety measures. Do they meet the examination of the factors above, and would an exemption from airworthiness certification be in the public interest.
“The applicants submitted UAS flight manuals with detailed safety procedures that were a key factor in our approval of their requests.” — FAA Administrator Michael Huerta.
As of today, the agency is considering 40 requests for exemptions from other commercial entities.
You can view the FAA’s exemption grants at http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/
For more information on the FAA and UAS, go to http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/uas/
Meanwhile… in Germany…
DHL Beats Amazon, Google to First Planned Drone Delivery via Bloomberg
“Deutsche Post AG, Europe’s largest postal service, is about to begin deliveries of medication and other urgent goods to the island of Juist [Germany] using unmanned helicopters.” Love it!
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http://www.aerosystems.it/products/fuel-caps/ | 2023-12-03T21:26:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203193127-20231203223127-00861.warc.gz | 0.946455 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__92852511 | en | Aerosystems offers a line of safety-certified products for Fuel Management.
Our array of Fuel Caps products has been designed to meet and often exceed the stringent fuel safety requirements of the aircraft and motorcycle industry. We are proud to have active and certified parts, including flush type fuel caps and adapters. Aerosystems fuel filler caps are used to lock, seal, and act as an identifier for the gravity fill port of an aircraft fuel tank.
To fuel the aircraft, the caps are manually actuated by lifting and turning the handle, which vents the fuel tank. The cap is then removed from its mating adapter, allowing the aircraft to be refueled. The cap remains attached to the aircraft by a lanyard. Once refueling is complete, the cap is inserted back into the adapter and the handle is actuated back to a closed position, which effectively reseals the gravity fill refuel port.
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http://www.davidjhand.com/ww-ii-aircraft.html | 2023-06-04T00:25:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649348.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603233121-20230604023121-00340.warc.gz | 0.687219 | 455 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__278340188 | en | WW II Aircraft
The follow were taken at,"Thunder Over Michigan",Air Show.8-9-08
North American P-51D Mustang
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
North American P-51D Mustang and Republic P-47Ds' Thunderbolt.WW II Aircraft.
P-51D Mustang flying with a F-16 Fighting Falcon[Heritage Flight].
WW II Aircraft flying.P-51B,P-47D,P-51D flying with F-16,Grumman TBM Avenger[carrier borne Torpedo Bomber],Grumman F4F Wildcat.
WW II Aircraft.B-17F,B-17G Flying Fortress,B-24A Liberator[formally "Ol 927" currently "Diamond Lil"].Also shown B-25 Mitchell[flying].
More WW II Aircraft.TBM Avenger,F4F Wildcat,German Messerchmitt BF 109[also pictured a German pilot,who flew the BF 109 over the Russian front] ,British Hawker Hurricane.
"Dutch" Van Kirk,Navigator-Enola Gay,Hiroshima.August 6,1945
Bev with Gunny R.Lee Ermey.
The following photographs were taken at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force,Wright-Patterson AFB.Dayton,Ohio.5-27-16
Republic P-47D Thunderbolts.Both bubble top canopy and "razorback"canopy.Also its power plant,the Pratt & Whitney engine.
More WW II Aircraft.Japanese Kawanishi,N1K-J, Shiden"George",German Focke Wulf Fw 190,North American P-51D Mustang,Lockheed P-38 Lightening,British de Havilland DH.98"Mosquito".
North American P-51D Mustang,P-51Ds' power plant,Packard V-1650,"Merlin" engine,Boeing B-17 flying Fortress,Consolidated B-24 Liberator.
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http://missilemonitor.blogspot.com/2008/01/indian-developments.html | 2017-03-28T13:42:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189771.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00023-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.95934 | 1,483 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__180634988 | en | Here comes the second and probably by far largest part of the catch-up, featuring today our special guest: India.
India achieved some major progress in the development of its nuclear-capable ballistic Agni-IV missile. The country announced in December major plans to increase its nuclear capabilities, saying it was close to testing the missile which is capable of hitting targets up to 6,000 kilometers (3,800 miles) away. Such a distance would nearly double the military’s current strike range, putting targets even in Europe within reach, and certainly the Chinese capital, Beijing. The test of this ICBM is scheduled for June 2008. This announcement came one day after neighboring Pakistan tested a nuclear capable cruise missile.
Also for the Agni-III new tests are planned before commercial production could be considered. According to the scientific advisor, M Natarajan, flight tests of Agni-III ballistic missiles would begin within months. The first test was held sometime within the first quarter of 2008, and a second test within nine to 12 months.
There is also some news on the indigenously developed Akash missile: in December India test-fired this nuclear-capable SAM in order to fine-tune it. This was the first test after the introduction of the Akash was approved in November 2007 and the last test before starting mass production. The Indian Air Force is all set to acquire a squadron-strength of the Akash, i.e. 16 to 18 batteries.
In general it can be expected that India’s missiles will be produced faster than in former times. V. K. Saraswat, the chief of India's missile development project, said the assembly lines were in place to speed up the production of the precision missiles. “The private industry has emerged as a co-developer of the sub-systems of the missiles, which is helping us in cutting down development time," he added.
In an earlier post I referred to figures that plans exist to export up to 1,000 BrahMos cruise missiles. RIA Novosti provides now different data stating that experts estimate that India might purchase up to 1,000 BrahMos missiles for its Armed Forces in the next decade, and export 2,000 to third countries during the same period. If these figures are correct, several new plant acquisitions are necessary because it would take BrahMos otherwise 60 years to produce the 3,000 missiles.
The work on an improved BrahMos version has already started. Defensenews reports that:
India will put about $250 million into the joint Indo-Russia effort to develop a Mach 5 version of its BrahMos cruise missile. This scramjet version is already in advanced development and will enter service in six or seven years, said sources with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Building on the success of the first Mach 2.8 BrahMos, the program’s second phase will aim to develop faster and reusable cruise missiles with a range of 299 kilometers, the DRDO sources said.The cooperation in the production of the BrahMos was no single case but rather something that will be standard for future missile systems. Prahalda, Chief Controller at DRDO headquarters, said that "New missile and weapons systems will be developed within a five-year time frame at low costs, with foreign partners and private industries".
The year 2008 will also bring some news for the Indian army which will start user trials for the sophisticated anti-tank Nag missiles in May-June in the Rajasthan desert. Design work on the missile started in 1988 and the first tests were carried out in November 1990.
The first of such ventures, Prahalda said, will be development of quick reaction missiles to counter threats from low-flying missiles and fighters and Astra, India first bid to develop a beyond-visual range air-to-air missile.
While India would be collaborating with Israel for development of surface-to-air upgraded spyder missiles, for Astra, New Delhi has roped in French and Russian collobrators [sic!].
But there are not only major developments on the offensive side. There is also something to report on when it comes to missile defense:
India’s genuine missile defense program started in 1998 after preliminary talks with Israel and the United States that aimed at the acquisition of the Arrow and the Patriot system, respectively, turned out to be unsuccessful. In November 2006 a first test was conducted (Prithvi Air Defence Exercise) during which Indian scientists tested an exo-atmospheric anti-missile system that could intercept targets 50-km above the atmosphere.
In December 2007 India conducted the second part of the two stage testing process. According to domain-b, India used this time supersonic interceptors to engage supersonic targets 15-km within the atmosphere. Reuters reported that V.K. Saraswat said that the tests of India's home-grown anti-ballistic missile system have been successful and the country expects it to be ready for military use in three years. The system will be capable of detecting, intercepting and destroying intermediate-range and intercontinental ballistic missiles from any country, he added.
According to Dr. Saraswat, the December tests have shown that the interceptor missiles can also be used as Surface-to-Air Missiles, e.g. to hit an aircraft, and could also be brought to bear against cruise missiles.
While highlighting the need for a missile defense system, Saraswat referred to India’s no-first-use policy, which makes it essential to have system in place which is able to take out incoming missiles that might be equipped with a nuclear warhead.
"Because we have a ballistic missile defence system ... a country which has a small arsenal will think twice before it ventures," he said in an apparent reference to old rival Pakistan.
K Subrahmanyan, a writer on defense issues, said that
"Pakistan is acquiring advanced missile technology from China. No missile defence system is perfect, but if we can knock out three out of every five warheads, it means our adversary has to fire more rockets. It is a means of deterrence."Somehow I feel reminded of Dr. Strangelove and the “doomsday math” towards the end of the movie. However, on the Pakistani side of the border, analysts do not perceive the anti-missile system as a purely defensive measure. They take – rightfully – the position that such thinking is hastening an arms race:
"The first impulse is to ask how does Pakistan get [a missile defence system]," said Ayesha Siddiqa, a defence analyst. "The next will be to increase the number of missiles to make sure it has enough to evade the shield."The missile defense system and its implications are not only of importance in regard to Pakistan but also for the India-Chinese relations. Indian media claims that China has put India's northern region under threat through reorganizing its missile facilities near Delingha in Qinghai province. According to this article, China is putting medium range missiles in this area which have a range of over 2500km and could put northern India, including New Delhi within range. One could once again raise the question about the egg or the hen. | aerospace |
https://popularmilitary.com/russia-confirms-flying-within-20-feet-us-navy-aircraft-black-sea/ | 2023-09-24T14:28:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506646.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924123403-20230924153403-00227.warc.gz | 0.959156 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__190667473 | en | Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed on Friday that a US surveillance aircraft P-8A Poseidon was intercepted by a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea on May 9.
“May 9, 2017, a Russian SU-27 came within approximately 20 feet of a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon while the U.S. Navy aircraft was conducting routine operations in international airspace,” said Captain Pamela Kunze, a spokesperson for U.S. Naval Forces Europe. “The interaction lasted 65 minutes and was considered safe and professional by the P-8A’s mission commander.”
Unlike recent interactions between Russian and US aircraft, which have been considered “unsafe and unprofessional,” spokespersons for the US and the Russian Defense Ministry have both stated the interaction was considered safe.
“The Russian fighter performed a maneuver to greet the U.S. pilots, after which the U.S. reconnaissance plane changed its course and headed away from the Russian border,” the Russian Defense Ministry said. The statement added the Russian fighter approached the American aircraft at “a safe distance.”
The U.S. official said that, in this incident, both aircraft visually identified each other and the Russian aircraft approached the American plane in a professional manner, according to ABC News.
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https://www.progettomacpofin.it/barauni-vidhan-tbdbux/page.php?5aedd7=asteroide-29-aprile-nasa | 2021-04-14T05:41:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038076819.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20210414034544-20210414064544-00197.warc.gz | 0.940122 | 6,015 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__31353325 | en | Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. During a session on April 30, scientists will discuss everything from how to observe the event to hypothetical missions we could send out to the asteroid. An asteroid the size of Mount Everest will “touch” the Earth in less than a month. Although scientists have spotted small asteroids, on the order of 5-10 meters, flying by Earth at a similar distance, asteroids the size of Apophis are far fewer in number and so do not pass this close to Earth as often. Life on Mars breakthrough: 'GAME-CHANGER' after major study. However, NASA says that it won't hit us as the space rock will be 6.3 million km away from Earth. Asteroid Alert!!! A large asteroid will fly close to but won't hit Earth next month, according to NASA data. The entire cast and crew... Hulu is gearing up for one of its most awaited horror web series which is Books Of Blood. The show is based on a... © Copyright 2020 The Digital Wise Inc. | SEO By. The camera will watch as the spacecraft smashes into Didymoon, taking pictures of the spray of debris and perhaps even of the resulting crater. Mainzer, who is leading an effort to launch a space telescope dedicated to finding dangerous asteroids, says the most optimal deflection strategy depends both on the incoming object and on how much time we have before impact. âItâs smaller than the thing thought to have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, but it is easily capable of causing a lot of damage.â. newspaper archive. âI think DARTâs going to be a tremendous demonstration.â. Hubble spies evidence for 'missing link', NASA shares heavenly image of stars being BORN in deep space, SpaceX shock: Watch the dramatic moment Starship test rocket collapses. âIt is estimated that asteroids of one kilometer or more would result in continent-wide devastation, and the dust injected into the atmosphere would cause drastic cooling and the possibility of global crop failures for at least a few years,â says Jay Melosh, a geophysicist at Purdue University. To know what will work, we need to practice. The object, called 1998 OR2, is at least a mile wide, and while it poses no threat, it will pass within four million miles of our planetâclose enough to be classified by NASA as âpotentially hazardous,â because it will continue to make close passes to Earth in the future as both objects orbit the sun. The colossal asteroid is just one of many so-called near-Earth objects (NEOs) that frequently ping-up on NASA's radars. A nuclear explosion on the asteroid surface itself would risk creating a shotgun blast of fragments still heading for Earth. Since my childhood, I developed an interest in music and composing songs which in return became my passion for writing content and stories. Current calculations show that Apophis still has a small chance of impacting Earth, less than 1 in 100,000 many decades from now, but future measurements of its position can be expected to rule out any possible impacts. When it comes to stopping an asteroid from colliding with Earth, warning time is the name of the game. It was categorized as a potentially hazardous asteroid, but the Mystic Mountain, a pillar of gas and dust standing at three-light-years tall, bursting with jets of gas from fledgling stars buried within, was captured by Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope in February 2010, The first ever selfie taken on an alien planet, captured by Nasa's Curiosity Rover in the early days of its mission to explore Mars in 2012, Death of a star: This image from Nasa's Chandra X-ray telescope shows the supernova of Tycho, a star in our Milky Way galaxy, Arrokoth, the most distant object ever explored, pictured here on 1 January 2019 by a camera on Nasa's New Horizons spaceraft at a distance of 4.1 billion miles from Earth, An image of the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy seen in infrared light by the Herschel Space Observatory in January 2012. But of the smaller group, which could still destroy cities, weâve only detected roughly 30 percent of the estimated 25,000 objects, according to a report from the National Science and Technology Council. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, This week at the 2019 Planetary Defense Conference in College Park, Maryland, scientists are gathering to discuss observation plans and science opportunities for the celestial event still a decade away. The international asteroid research community couldn’t be more excited. First spotted in 1998, the asteroid named 52768 (1998 OR2) will come within 3,908,791 miles of Earth. Itâs roughly the size of asteroids that can obliterate cities. On its next approach to our planet in 2078, it will be much closer, swinging within about a million miles of Earth. © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society, © 2015- On March 4, USA, the US Space Research Agency NASA NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) officially announced that it would pass near Asteroid Asteroid Earth at 5.45 am local time on April 29. So there are fewer chances for it to collide with us and they added that the orbit where it is revolving is well understood and will surpass harmlessly at 16 times the distance to our moon. Scripture expert reveals all, NASA news: CANNIBAL galaxy with 'violent secret' snapped by Hubble. âA ricochet would be a really poor outcome, meaning a lot of the momentum is lost,â Syal says. “This is not about Hollywood, it’s not about the movies,” he said. âWe donât want to get hit by something that big,â Johnson says. DART, NASA's first planetary defense mission, will demonstrate asteroid deflection by crashing the spacecraft, built by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), into an asteroid at roughly 14,500 miles per hour. The blue dots are the many man-made satellites that orbit our planet, and the pink represents the International Space Station. Johnson says he expects the collision could decrease the moonâs 12-hour orbit by as much as seven minutes, although the team will consider the mission a success if that change is at least 70 seconds. All rights reserved. One au, or astronomical unit, is the distance between Earth and the Sun - about 93 million miles (149.6 million km). Kristen Erickson At the time Space X CEO Elon Musk echoed Bridenstine's statement when downplaying last August's asteroid. I am Piyush from the nation's capital, Delhi. The asteroid “will not even come close” to hitting the planet, the space agency said. Most of them had no impact or chance of colliding with the Earth. Weâve found roughly 900 of these larger objects, or 95 percent of the estimated total population. But it won’t be a satellite or an airplane—it will be a 340-meter-wide near-Earth asteroid called 99942 Apophis that will cruise harmlessly by Earth, about 19,000 miles (31,000 km) above the surface. A mile-long asteroid is set to pass by Earth on April 29, but no need to worry, says NASA. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? If something that big were on a collision course with Earth, weâd need a bigger strategy, Lu saysâsuch as detonating a nuclear bomb near the asteroid to vaporize part of its surface and push it off course. At its closest, the rock will shoot by from a distance of 3.9 million miles (6.29 million km). Occasionally, asteroid and comets will come close enough to Earth for NASA's automated systems to track their orbits. âIf it wasnât a binary, it would be basically impossible to measure with high precision,â says Megan Bruck Syal of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, who uses a mix of lab tests and supercomputers to model asteroid impacts. The asteroid is predicted to come close but fly past Earth next month, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. âWe see this with climate change, this pandemic, even this [planetary defense] problemâa small amount of preparation makes a big difference,â Mainzer says. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Dr. Lori Glaze You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? âFive million miles comes from how much orbits can change over time, and a little bit of a margin put on it, of course, to be sure that we capture anything that might be a potential impact hazard in the future,â Johnson says. Another spacecraft called Hera, built by the European Space Agency (ESA), will arrive at the two asteroids in 2026 to take detailed measurements of the impactâs aftermath, as well as test autonomous navigation technologies. It will be mid-morning on the East Coast of the United States when Apophis is above Australia. Express. With years or even decades to prepare, humans could nudge even the largest asteroids off course. The most important observations of Apophis will occur in 2029, when asteroid scientists around the world will have an opportunity to conduct a close-up study of the Apophis’s size, shape, composition, and possibly even its interior. âSearching for these gray or black rocks against the blackness of spaceâitâs just a hard problem.â. NASA considers an asteroid potentially hazardous if it measures more than 492ft (150m) across and approaches Earth from within 4.6 million miles (7.5 million km). Why NASA plans to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/04/giant-asteroid-nasa-dart-deflection.html, space agency was directed to find 90 percent of nearby asteroids that are 500 feet wide or larger, roughly 30 percent of the estimated 25,000 objects, built by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), uses a mix of lab tests and supercomputers to model asteroid impacts, launch a space telescope dedicated to finding dangerous asteroids. Asteroid news: A 4km asteroid will zip through Earth's corner of space this month, Asteroid close approach: Some space rocks fly closer to Earth than others, Did the Bible warn of an asteroid impact? Ground-based telescopes will be able to detect changes in the duration of its orbit around the larger asteroid to measure the effects of the impact. âThis is a remarkable opportunity to test the effectiveness of the kinetic impactor technology on a real asteroid.â. Traveling at nearly 20,000 miles an hour, 1998 OR2 will pass within four million miles of our planet this week, or roughly 16 times farther than the moon. In 1998, the U.S. Congress directed NASA to detect and characterize at least 90 percent of potentially hazardous asteroids measuring one kilometer (about 3,200 feet) across or larger. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. âItâs just a whopping big asteroid,â says Amy Mainzer of the University of Arizona, one of the planetâs leading scientists in asteroid detection and planetary defense. Credit: Marina Brozović/JPL On April 13, 2029, a speck of … We donât want to accidentally push it the wrong direction.â. 1998 OR2 will fly by Earth at a distance of 3.9 million miles (6.3 million kilometers) on April 29. The image reveals the black hole at the centre of Messier 87, a massive galaxy in the nearby Virgo galaxy cluster. The near-Earth asteroid 1998 OR2 is at least 1.5 kilometers across and will pass 16 lunar distances away on April 29, 2020. âOur most important task is finding them and getting a fuller catalog of everything thatâs out there, so we donât get surprised.â. The bigger asteroids, including 1998 OR2 and 1990 MU, could devastate life across the planet if they hit. “By observing Apophis during its 2029 flyby, we will gain important scientific knowledge that could one day be used for planetary defense.”, Director, NASA Planetary Science Division: NASA reported that although the asteroid watch reiterated could pose a potential hazardous impact on our planet, it might not have any direct impact with or on the planet as per the predictions. Phillips Davis An enormous asteroidâbig enough to leave a six-mile-wide crater and darken the world with dust if it hit Earthâwill harmlessly zip by our planet on April 29. A 'close' passage astronomically can be very far away in human terms. “This is ultimately about protecting the only planet we know, right now, to host life.”. The asteroid “will not even come close” to hitting the planet, the space agency said.“Asteroid 1998 OR2 poses no threat to our planet, but we can still learn a lot by studying it,” the space agency said in a Facebook post.Near-earth objects are defined as objects that could “pass by our planet within 30 million miles, while NASA pays closer watch to objects that could pass within 5 million miles of Earth, like this asteroid, to study them and predict their trajectory into the future, the organization said in a video.According to Space.com, “the asteroid is currently too faint to see with most backyard telescopes, but it has been visible in larger telescopes for a while,” but still may be viewed in smaller telescopes during its approach.For those without their own telescope at home, a live stream of the asteroid’s approach can be viewed at the Virtual Telescope Project, Space.com notes. âDidymos is a potentially hazardous asteroid, so we donât really want to affect its orbit. “Apophis is a representative of about 2,000 currently known Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs),” said Paul Chodas, director of CNEOS. Kinetic impactors might successfully redirect an asteroid as small as Didymoon, but what about 1998 OR2? At the conference, scientists will discuss questions like “How will Earth’s gravity affect the asteroid as it passes by?”, “Can we use Apophis’ flyby to learn about an asteroid’s interior?”, and “Should we send a spacecraft mission to Apophis?”. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. ©2020 FOX Television Stations, LIVE MAP: COVID-19 Cases in Washington, Around the World, LA County to implement 10 pm curfew for restaurants, bars and nonessential businesses, Strong winds in Bellingham produced large waves and caused power outages, Seattle businesses tightly secure outdoor seating tents ahead of windy weather, President Trump fires top cybersecurity official over election dispute, Iowa Sen. 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Asteroid news: NASA knows of no space rock threatening to hit Earth, Asteroid close approach: NASA's list of NEO 'close approaches' this month, WATCH fireball so bright it shook the ground in Croatia, Alien discovery: Two 'bases' spotted on Mars, Life on Mars: 'Alien lizard' on Mars 'unlike anything' on Earth, Gianluca Masi already managed to snap a picture of OR2, you will be able to watch it live online with the Virtual Telescope Project, Asteroid flyby: Mountain-sized rock will pass Earth in April, Fireball EXPLODES over English Channel in 'amazing' display, Black hole breakthrough? Seven years later, the space agency was directed to find 90 percent of nearby asteroids that are 500 feet wide or larger. Netflix is leading the online streaming platform, and it is getting even more difficult to compete with it. "Both are classified as 'potentially hazardous objects' because they pass periodically near Earth's orbit," said NASA in 1998. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. So far, he says, there are 2,078 potentially hazardous asteroids in the catalog. NASA said: "As they orbit the Sun, NEOs can occasionally approach close to Earth. If humans are still around when that day comes, it would be prudent to have a plan for protecting the planet. âDidymoon,â as the smaller body is affectionately called, is DARTâs target. This is the first time that Chandra has detected this phenomenon from a star other than the Sun, Dark, narrow, 100 meter-long streaks running downhill on the surface Mars were believed to be evidence of contemporary flowing water. NASA said 99 percent of all discovered NEOs are asteroids. In October 2022, about seven million miles from Earth, the refrigerator-size spacecraft will approach a half-mile-wide asteroid called Didymos, which is orbited by a 500-foot-wide moon. At only 66 feet wide, this fireball meteor caused a shock wave that hit the city, shattering glass and resulting in about 1,500 injuries. NASA classifies anything over 140 meters (about 459 feet) wide that passes within five million miles of Earth as a potentially hazardous asteroid. NASA said: "A relatively small number of near-Earth objects pass close enough to Earth and are large enough in size to warrant close observation. "Note that a 'close' passage astronomically can be very far away in human terms: millions or even tens of millions of kilometres. The asteroid rock, 1998 OR2 is still too far away from our planet and estimated to pass our Earth on April 29 and predicted to come with a safe distance which is more than 16 times the average distance between the Earth and the moon. According to the EarthSky, there is nothing to worry about the near future asteroid which is approaching the Earth as this was already discovered nearly 200 years ago. Astrophysicist Gianluca Masi already managed to snap a picture of OR2. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Fantastic Beast 3 is another big film that got affected, all thanks to the ongoing Coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak. Any change in the smaller objectâs orbit will be easy to measure from Earth and will provide a good indicator of whether it has been successfully deflected. ", DON'T MISSNASA shares image of two giant asteroids [PICTURES]Asteroid flyby: Mountain-sized rock will pass Earth in April [INSIGHT]Fireball EXPLODES over English Channel in 'amazing' display [VIDEO]. "In fact, as best as we can tell, no large object is likely to strike the Earth any time in the next several hundred years.". The observations caused quite a stir—initial orbital calculations revealed that the asteroid had a 2.7% chance of impacting Earth in 2029. In just seven years, another huge asteroid called 1990 MU, nearly two miles wide, will pass within three million miles of Earth. It has since been suggested that they may instead be formed by flowing sand, Morning Aurora: Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly captured this photograph of the green lights of the aurora from the International Space Station in October 2015. “We’ll observe the asteroid with both optical and radar telescopes. On April 29, it will pass within 3,908,791 miles of Earth, moving at 19,461 miles per hour. That’s within the distance that some of our spacecraft that orbit Earth. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Image by Arecibo Observatory/NASA/NSF Traveling at … There was a similar scare in August 2019 when a "small Asteroid of concern" was publicised, but NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies confirmed it would narrowly miss Earth.. Regions of space such as this are where new stars are born from a mixture of elements and cosmic dust, The first ever image of a black hole, captured by the Event Horizon telescope, as part of a global collaboration involving Nasa, and released on 10 April 2019. CNN reports that the asteroid, predicted to be between 1.1 and 2.5 miles wide is scheduled to fly past Earth on 29 April at 4:56am ET. Thatâs why NASA is launching a spacecraft next year to conduct the first test of one promising strategy for stopping a killer asteroid: Hit it while itâs still far enough way to alter its course. The astronomers were only able to detect the asteroid for two days before technical and weather issues prevented further observations. "This allows for the possibility of a future collision.". The near-Earth asteroid 1998 OR2 is at least 1.5 kilometers across and will pass 16 lunar distances away on April 29, 2020. NASA predicted the asteroid would be of concern when they first found it in 1998, saying it would be "large enough to cause global effects" alongside asteroid 1998 OH. The space rock named 1998 OR2 is the biggest recorded asteroid and has proximity to the Earth on April 29th. Four astronauts are heading to the International Space Station following launch on the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system. After a few hundred years, astronomers canât calculate exactly where 1998 OR2 will be. And though this asteroid, dubbed 52768 (1998 OR2) , does not pose any danger to Earth, similar-sized objects have struck in the distant past. âBy changing the orbit of the moon, we donât change the orbit of [Didymos],â Johnson says. NASA also estimates the asteroid measures somewhere between 1.11 miles and 2.54 miles (1.8km and 4.1km) across. The space rock is expected to zip by on the morning of April 29. Science Writer: Shortly before DART smashes into Didymoon at roughly 14,700 miles an hour, the spacecraft will release a shoebox-size camera made by the Italian Space Agency. CNN reports that the asteroid, predicted to be between 1.1 and 2.5 miles wide is scheduled to fly past Earth on 29 April at 4:56am ET. While this distance is no cause for concern, 1998 OR2 will continue on its 3.7-year orbit around the sun, venturing into the asteroid belt beyond Mars and circling back inside Earthâs orbit with each lap. Fortunately, additional observations refined the orbit and completely ruled out that possibility. At one point it will travel more than the width of the full Moon within a minute and it will get as bright as the stars in the Little Dipper. The US space agency said: "NASA knows of no asteroid or comet currently on a collision course with Earth, so the probability of a major collision is quite small. âItâs an exciting time,â says Ed Lu, a retired NASA astronaut and founder of the B612 Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to asteroid detection and deflection. It also stated that this asteroid named 1998 OR2 could be potentially dangerous because it is vast in itself. NASA estimates the asteroid is racing around the Sun at speeds of about 8.7km per second or 19,461.3mph (31,320kmh). The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. The target bodyâs composition, strength and structure, how much material is ejected by the impact, and the angle at which the spacecraft comes in are all important factors. "But a big rock will hit Earth eventually and we currently have no defence.”. “We already know that the close encounter with Earth will change Apophis’ orbit, but our models also show the close approach could change the way this asteroid spins, and it is possible that there will be some surface changes, like small avalanches,” said Davide Farnocchia, an astronomer at JPL’s Center for Near Earth Objects Studies (CNEOS), who is co-chairing the April 30 session on Apophis with Brozović. This black hole resides about 54 million light-years from Earth, Pluto, as pictured by Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft as it flew over the dwarf planet for the first time ever in July 2015, A coronal mass ejection as seen by the Chandra Observatory in 2019. NASA Official: âThere are literally hundreds of thousands of asteroids out there, and we want to separate out those we should keep a closer watch on and monitor over time,â says Lindley Johnson, NASAâs planetary defense officer. Nasa's groundbreaking decade of space exploration: In pictures, Mile-wide asteroid to fly by Earth next month, NASA data shows, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. "That's because the gravitational tug of the planets could, over time, cause an object's orbital path to evolve into an Earth-crossing orbit. A large asteroid will fly close to but won't hit Earth next month, according to NASA data. An asteroid passing relatively close to Earth is more common than most people realize. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Mars is about to get a new stream of weather reports, once NASA's Perseverance rover touches down on Feb. 18, 2021. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will slam a spacecraft into the smaller of two asteroids orbiting each other. Feature | April 29, 2019 Scientists Planning Now for Asteroid Flyby a Decade Away This animation shows the distance between the Apophis asteroid and Earth at the time of the asteroid’s closest approach. Since its discovery, optical and radar telescopes have tracked Apophis as it continues on its orbit around the Sun, so we know its future trajectory quite well. NASAâs DART mission, scheduled for launch in July 2021, will test one strategy by slamming a half-ton spacecraft built by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) into an approaching asteroid. A massive asteroid called 52768 (1998 OR2) will cross past Earth on April 29. Site Manager: NASA has recently reported that there is evidence of large asteroid that is about to surpass our Earth at the end of April. âThese smaller onesâthe sub-global sizes that are capable of causing regional problemsâwe still have a lot of work to do,â Mainzer says. Social Media Lead: During a session on April 30, scientists will discuss everything from how to observe the event to hypothetical missions we could send out to the asteroid. With radar observations, we might be able to see surface details that are only a few meters in size.”. On the night of the flyby, you will be able to watch it live online with the Virtual Telescope Project. I am also a huge geek of Political Affairs and Business world and I like to write about them in brief descriptions here at The Digital Wise as an Editor and Author. Although a âkinetic impactorâ strategy is well understood, a number of variables control whether the impact would successfully deflect an asteroid, Syal says. 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* SpaceNews 11-Sep-00 *
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
* STS-106 NEWS *
Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off right on schedule on Friday September 8th.
It was the first time a space shuttle took off on its first try since
John Glenn's return to orbit in 1998.
Astronaut Terrence Wilcutt gently docked the orbiter to the International
Space Station on Sunday, despite the loss of a key navigational tool
on-board the Shuttle.
The primary goal of the five U.S. astronauts and two Russian cosmonauts
aboard Atlantis is to outfit the Russian Zvezda module of the International
Space Station with toosl and equipment for future crews. The shuttle has
enough fuel to extend the 11-day mission one day if necessary, giving the
crew enough time to begin installation work that would otherwise be left
for future crews. NASA said a decision on that won't be made until
later this week at the earliest.
* ARISS NEWS *
When astronauts, cosmonauts and payload specialists from many nations
fly on the International Space Station, they will have Amateur Radio
as a constant companion.
The first amateur radio station for the International Space Station (ISS)
was carried into orbit on-board the Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission
STS-106 this week. The flight will prepare the ISS for its first resident
crew and begin the outfitting of the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module
(the space station unit that provides living quarters for the astronauts
and cosmonauts). The seven-member crew will perform support tasks on
orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the Zvezda living quarters for the
Expedition One crew, due to arrive later this year.
Among the items to be on board ISS will be the ham radio gear for future
use by the Expedition 1 crew, the first crew that will live and work aboard
the ISS. The ham radio gear will not be set up by the STS-106 crew, but
stored in the FGB (Zarya) module until the Expedition 1 crew arrives.
The Expedition 1 crew -- Astronaut William M. Shepherd (Capt., USN),
Expedition commander; Cosmonaut Yuri Gidzenko (Col., Russian Air Force),
Soyuz vehicle commander; and Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, Flight engineer --
will be launched to the ISS in October and will spend four months on the
station, ushering in a new era of permanent human presence in space.
Planning for the deployment and use of the ham system aboard ISS has been
an international effort coordinated by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
in Greenbelt, Md. It began in 1996 with the formation of an organization
called ARISS (Amateur Radio International Space Station) to design, build
and operate the equipment.
ARISS is made up of delegates from major national amateur radio
organizations and from AMSAT (The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation)
in eight nations involved in ISS. Frank Bauer, chief of the Guidance,
Navigation and Control Center at Goddard, and AMSAT's vice president
for human spaceflight spearheaded the initial ISS development effort.
"In the United States, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and AMSAT
provide leadership and consultation," said Bauer. "They donate and build
hardware and make sure safety and qualification tests are successfully
completed so the equipment can fly." Bauer said about a dozen Goddard
employees and hundreds of amateur radio enthusiasts around the world
volunteered their time and expertise to the project.
The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the
Russian space organization Energia have signed agreements outlining how
amateur radio will be used on the station, while a Technical Team, called
ISS Ham, has been established to serve as the interface to support
hardware development, crew training and on-orbit operations.
Bauer said the Russians provided ports so that antennas can be mounted on
the Zvezda Service Module. The Italian team designed and built antennas,
and the German team built sophisticated repeater stations that will allow
crews to make recorded reports on their daily activity and permit hams on
earth better contacts with the men and women aboard the station. U.S. and
Russian teams have trained the astronauts and cosmonauts to operate the
Since its first flight, in 1983, Ham Radio has flown on more than two-dozen
Space Shuttle missions. Dozens of astronauts have used SAREX (The Space
Amateur Radio Experiment) to talk to thousands of kids in school and to
their families on Earth while they were in orbit. They have pioneered
space radio experimentation, including television and text messaging
as well as voice communication.
The Russians have had a similar program for the cosmonauts aboard the
Russian space station "Mir." When US astronauts were aboard Mir in
preparation for the long duration missions of the International Space
Station, they used amateur radio for communication, including emergency
Hams, as amateur radio operators are often called, use radio transmitters
and receivers to talk to other hams all over the globe, as well as to
those in space. There are more than 1.5 million licensed hams worldwide,
including more than 660,000 Americans.
Every radio amateur must be licensed by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC). In order to obtain a license, a ham must pass an
examination, which includes questions about radio theory, rules and
regulations, and International Morse Code.
There are three grades of licenses, each at progressively higher levels of
proficiency: Technician, General and Amateur Extra. Any licensed ham can
chat with the Shuttle when SAREX is onboard. Soon, they will be able to
talk to members of the Expedition 1 crew.
The ham station to be flown on the upcoming Shuttle mission for installation
aboard the ISS is just the beginning. ARISS is working on even more
sophisticated stations, and hopes to have some Slow Scan Television
capability in place by 2001.
For more information about amateur radio on the ISS and SAREX, go to:
For more information on the STS-106 mission and the International Space
Station, go to:
[Info via NASA Press Release 00-107]
* AMRAD-OSCAR-27 NEWS *
AO-27 was returned to analog Amateur use on the first North American
daylight pass on Saturday September 9, 2000. The satellite is
functioning as an FM voice repeater on the following frequencies:
Uplink: 145.850 MHz
Downlink: 436.797 MHz
The current TEMPR states are as follows:
TEPR 4: 36
TEPR 5: 72
Periodically, over the next several months, the analog repeater will be
turned off for a few days at a time to enable controllers the opportunity
to gather Whole Orbital Data and verify the health of the satellite.
[Info via Chuck Wyrick, KM4NZ]
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A lot has gone on for NASA in the past week. Here’s a quick recap:
1) After Comet Hartley 2 finished displaying itself in the the Northeastern sky for the past month or so, the comet was visited by NASA’s EPOXI spacecraft which successfully passed within 435 miles of the comet (the closest approach to a comet ever). You might say, 435 miles, why is that so impressive? Well when you’re in space trying to maneuver your spacecraft next to something moving at 27,000 miles per hour while constantly spraying ice-water crystals out, 435 miles is probably close enough. EPOXI, a 4.7 meter telescope normally used for deep-sky observations got several pretty spectacular images of the peanut-shaped comet.
Comets are icy, rocky bodies which orbit around the Sun in highly elliptical orbits. Many comets become visible from Earth with the naked eye as they approach the Sun in their orbit because the Sun causes their ice to melt and the resulting water vapor becomes highly reflective to sunlight. Hartley 2 was discovered in 1984 by astronomer Malcolm Hartley; it orbits the Sun every six years. Learning more about comets like Hartley might lead to more information about the formation of the Sun and our solar system.
2) The much anticipated final flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery (see previous post: “Up, up, and away…”) was delayed several times this week and ultimately postponed until November 30 due to several complications that arose. Helium and nitrogen leaks in one of the craft’s engine pods, electrical glitches in a backup computer controller in one of the main engines, and bad weather all combined to prove that NASA’s workhorse won’t go silently into retirement. Hopefully all the issues can be resolved and Discovery will be able to make its final flight and return before the end of the year.
3) Tuesday’s mid-term elections may have a bigger impact on NASA than one might have imagined. The Congressional approval of President Obama’s proposed NASA budget (see previous post: Mo’ money, mo’ problems…”) may hit a road block once Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January. Many Republican candidates ran on platforms that included reduced domestic spending, which means that the proposed $300 million budget increase that was approved for NASA in early October might be in jeopardy. We’ll have to wait to see how this one pans out. | aerospace |
https://asiafeatured.com/latest-news/russia-says-stranded-astronauts-to-return-from-iss-in-september/ | 2024-02-21T04:41:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473370.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221034447-20240221064447-00882.warc.gz | 0.945871 | 483 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__92673959 | en | This file video grab from a NASA feed obtained Dec 15, 2022 shows liquid spraying from the aft end of the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft. (HANDOUT / NASA / AFP)
Russia said on Tuesday that three astronauts left stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) by a leak on their return capsule last year would land back on Earth in a Soyuz MS-23 replacement capsule in September.
Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin and US astronaut Francisco Rubio, who had been due to end their mission in March, were left stuck in space after the cooling system of their Soyuz MS-22 capsule started leaking two months ago.
Both NASA and Roscosmos believe last year's leak on the MS-22 spacecraft was caused by a micrometeoroid – a tiny particle of space rock hitting the capsule at high velocity
"(Their return flight) is now scheduled to take place on Soyuz MS-23 in September 2023," Russian space agency Roscosmos said.
The Soyuz MS-23 replacement capsule will launch on Feb 24 and will dock with the ISS on Feb 26, it said. The damaged MS-22 spacecraft is planned to land without a crew in March.
ALSO READ: Russia to bring back cosmonauts from ISS after leak
Both NASA and Roscosmos believe last year's leak on the MS-22 spacecraft was caused by a micrometeoroid – a tiny particle of space rock hitting the capsule at high velocity.
An external impact is also believed to have caused a separate leak earlier this month on the cooling system of the Progress MS-21 cargo ship, which officials deorbited last week.
Both leaks have caused headaches for Roscosmos and NASA, which have had to rearrange their schedules and postpone planned space walks as a result.
"Space missions always carry a huge risk of life-threatening emergencies for astronauts," Roscosmos said.
READ MORE: Leak from Soyuz spacecraft cancels Russian ISS spacewalk
"Micrometeoroid impacts on a spacecraft or orbital station have happened before, but unlike with the Soyuz MS-22, they have never had such serious consequences."
It said overhauling the Soyuz cooling system would be costly and add weight to the capsule, but that it would take past incidents into account when developing new spacecraft. | aerospace |
https://thenationonlineng.net/air-force-bombs-boko-haram-weapons-in-sambisa/ | 2022-05-26T18:43:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662619221.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526162749-20220526192749-00374.warc.gz | 0.924739 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__271858989 | en | Air Force bombs Boko Haram weapons in Sambisa
The Nigerian Air Force Wednesday said it has destroyed artillery guns belonging to the Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa forest with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
The Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, said in a statement supported with a video clip that the operation was conducted after an Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platform had confirm the presence of the terrorists weapons in the area.
AVM Adesanya said: “A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), on 6 February 2018, successfully destroyed an artillery gun belonging to the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the vicinity of Sambisa Forest.
“A NAF Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform had sighted the artillery gun while on a routine surveillance around the outskirt of the Sambisa general area.
“Consequently, the surveillance ISR aircraft requested for an immediate air strike and a NAF RPA was deployed to interdict the target.
“Overhead the target location, the RPA acquired and attacked the target, completely destroying the artillery gun and setting it ablaze.
“NAF aircraft continue to survey the Sambisa Forest and environs as part of the ongoing coordinated air and land operations aimed at ridding the nation of the remnants of the insurgents” | aerospace |
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/comment/51707 | 2021-09-28T22:02:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780060908.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928214438-20210929004438-00456.warc.gz | 0.938328 | 708 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__222750001 | en | Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. Remember you can read the transcript at any time.
Presenter: Mars One will establish human settlement on Mars in 2023. In that year, the first group of four humans will land on Mars. Every two years after that another group will join the settlement.
Prof. Dr Gerard T Hooft: My first impression was that this is an extraordinary project by people with vision and imagination. But my first reaction was I think, like anyone who is confronted with such an idea, this will never work. But now look and listen more closely. This is really something that can be achieved. I think this might become the most spectacular media event ever. Watched by everyone on the globe.
Presenter: 1972 was the last time that humans walked on the moon. No human has ever gone as far as Mars. Mars One has designed a mission that is much simpler than previous designs for Mars Missions. The most significant simplification is that the crew is actually going to stay and live on Mars with the intention to remain there for the rest of their lives.
Bas Lansdorp: We will finance this mission by creating the biggest media event ever around it. Everybody in the world can see everything that will happen in the preparations and on Mars.
Prof. Dr Gerard T Hooft: This is going to be a media spectacle. ‘Big Brother’ will pale in comparison. The whole world will be watching and experience this journey.
Presenter: Mars One paid visits to major aerospace companies around the world. In these meetings, they confirmed to us that they can supply the required equipment. For every component, we have at least one potential supplier. All these suppliers have written letters of interest for Mars One.
Prof. Dr Gerard T Hooft: As for financing, this is going to be a private enterprise. Only private firms are going to contribute. No political mumbo-jumbo, no taxpayers' money will be involved. Only people like myself and many others who are enthusiastic about the project will contribute.
Bas Lansdorp: This is the plan: In 2016, a communications satellite and a supply mission will be sent to Mars. In 2018, a large planetary rover will be sent to Mars. It will drive around on Mars to find the best location for the settlement.
Presenter: In 2020, living units, life support units, a rover and more supplies will be sent to Mars. The rovers will prepare the settlement for human arrival. They will extract the inflatable section from the living unit. The life support unit will prepare the outpost for arrival of the humans. The crew will depart in September 2022 when the settlement is fully operational and habitable. They will be flying to Mars in a transit habitat, with a lander attached to it.
Bas Lansdorp: Seven months later in April 2023, the humans will land on Mars. The next giant leap for mankind!
Prof. Dr Gerard T Hooft: This project seems to be the only way to fulfil humanity’s dream to explore outer space. It is going to be an exciting experiment. Let’s get started.
Presenter: Mars One invites you to join us in this great adventure. For more information visit mars-one.com.
© Mars One Project
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http://aea.net/newsitem.asp?ID=822 | 2023-11-30T23:14:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100258.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130225634-20231201015634-00075.warc.gz | 0.927586 | 390 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__76780355 | en | WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2014 -- Paula Derks, president of the Aircraft Electronics Association, told members of the U.S. House Small Business committee that FAA leadership needs to refocus its efforts for a more rapid adoption of the safety-enhancing NextGen technologies it has invested so heavily in.
Chaired by Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), the hearing titled, "FAA's 2020 NextGen Mandate: Benefits and Challenges for General Aviation." examined the benefits of the 2020 mandate to the general aviation industry, challenges it may face in compliance with the mandate and the importance of incentivizing and ensuring widespread adoption.
In her testimony, Derks focused on job-creation and urged congressional leaders to encourage the Federal Aviation Administration to expedite the implementation of the NextGen GA Fund by issuing loan guarantee certificates. Derks stressed the need to streamline certification and field approvals for the expected 160,000 U.S. general aviation airplanes to equip in time to meet the Jan. 1, 2020, mandate for ADS-B Out.
Other witnesses who presented testimony include: Michael P. Huerta, FAA administrator; Tim Taylor, president and CEO of FreeFlight Systems; and Bob Hepp, owner of Aviation Adventures.
The hearing was live-streamed and is available on the committee's website. To watch, click here. (To hear Derks testimony, skip to 1:06:00 in the video)
To read Ms. Derks' full testimony click here.
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Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of aircraft electronics systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of aircraft electronics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions. | aerospace |
https://www.halloweenfound.com/products/remote-control-skeleton-ghost-drone | 2022-01-18T16:07:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300934.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118152809-20220118182809-00406.warc.gz | 0.882069 | 309 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__246177771 | en | How cool is this Drone?!
- It is made of high-quality environmentally friendly plastic material through a variety of integrated molding processes giving the drone excellent impact and drop durability
- The cool Skeleton ghost design makes this drone a fun toy to scare people with at Halloween and all year long!
- Driven by a four-axis motor makes the flight stable.
- Various flight actions can be completed easily.
- Supports multiple operation modes such as ascending, descending, forward, backward, left turn, right turn, left fly, right fly, 360 degree roll
- Has speed adjustment and one-key take-off and one-key landing
- The skull head emits a cool eerie light, making it fun to use at night
- The equipped 7.4V, 850mAh battery pack is made with high-density lithium
- Can be charged for about 150-200 minutes, and it can support a flight time of about 6-8 minutes when fully charged.
- Drone measures: 29.53*13.39*23.62 inch
- USB Charging Cable
- Remote Control
- Operating Instructions
- Package size: 34*34*12cm
- Body battery: 7.4v body lithium battery 850MAH
- Remote control batteries: 6 AA batteries (sold separately)
- Charging time: 150-200 minutes
- Flight time: 6-8 minutes
- Remote control distance: about 70-100 meters | aerospace |
https://dynamac.com/insights/supporting-nasas-space-mission/ | 2023-06-06T19:47:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224653071.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606182640-20230606212640-00528.warc.gz | 0.898723 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__280611329 | en | Some of the projects we support are out of this world! Our staff are supporting the University of North Dakota by providing world class laboratory space near the Kennedy Space Center to enable 3-D printing and testing of NASA’s astronaut suits. Check out this video on why this these new suits are important to NASA’s mission and the safety of their astronauts.
We provide operations, facility, and IT support, and health and safety oversight for the Space Life Sciences Laboratory, a joint effort between State of Florida and NASA for payloads bound to the International Space Station.
This facility is a full-service, multi-tenant research laboratory supporting Earth and Space Life Science technology and product development. It’s located in Exploration Park on federal property directly outside the security perimeter of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
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Congratulations to our team supporting the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), which is part of the U.S. National Library of Medicine!
Webinar Support for Emergency Chemical Release Response
Our staff assisted the EPA team in developing the webinar event, acted as moderator, and provided technical support.
Expanding a Popular Flood Exposure Tool
We recently assisted our client, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management, with updating one of their most popular tools, the Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper. | aerospace |
http://gosporttimes.com/2017/02/15/faa-investigating-airplane-incident-reported-to-involve/ | 2019-08-21T02:03:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315695.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190821001802-20190821023802-00298.warc.gz | 0.967378 | 335 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__3160161 | en | According to the report, as Ford's plane came in for the landing it passed over the top of an American Airlines 737 carrying 110 passengers and a six-person crew.
Los Angeles firefighters are seen near a plane that was piloted by Harrison Ford when it crashed at a golf course in Venice on Thursday, March 6, 2015.
The FAA told NBC News that Ford had been given clear instructions to land at the proper runway.
The Hollywood star, who holds a private pilot license, only just overshot the American Airlines plane after accidentally coming down on a taxiing lane instead of a runway in California, according to NBC News.
Though Ford, 74, was instructed to land on runway 20-L at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., he apparently made a mistake and aimed for a taxiway landing.
While this story is still now developing, we do know that Ford was aware of the plane underneath him, as he allegedly asked the air traffic controllers, "was that airliner meant to be underneath me?" Air traffic controllers informed Ford that he had landed on a taxiway rather than the runway, NBC said. "The FAA is investigating this incident".
In 2015 he crash-landed a World War II-era airplane on a Santa Monica golf course after the engine failed, suffering a broken arm and minor head injuries.
Ford, an experienced pilot, was flying a single-engine Husky. Camera assistant Eddie Aguglia told NBC News, "Looking at where he crashed and how the plane went down, I'm sure there was a moment where he said, 'I'm not going to risk lives, whatever happens, happens". | aerospace |
https://www.airportspotting.com/decembers-airliners/ | 2021-11-28T14:13:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358560.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128134516-20211128164516-00311.warc.gz | 0.855129 | 495 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__32595078 | en | A selection of the new airliner deliveries and liveries flying around in our skies this month, December 2019.
Air Tanzania A220
The African airline is the latest Airbus A220 (CSeries) operator, with its first aircraft now delivered – the first in Africa.
All Nippon Turtle
The first Airbus A380 for ANA All Nippon Airways wears this special turtle scheme and will soon be linking Japan with Hawaii.
The world’s first Airbus A321neoLR aircraft is flying with Arkia Israel airlines, registration 4X-AGH.
British Airways A321neo
British Airways is now flying its first A321neo as part of its domestic and European network, registration G-NEOR.
Cayman Airways MAX
The first Boeing 737 MAX operator in the Caribbean is Cayman Airways, now flying VP-CIW.
China Southern and the 787th 787
The 787th Boeing 787 off the production line is B-1168, flying for China Southern with these special markings.
Eastar Jet MAX
The first Boeing 737 MAX 8 for Eastar Jet (and the first in South Korea) is HL8340.
Enter Air MAX
Polish charter operator Enter Air also has its first 737 MAX 8, SP-EXA, which includes a slightly modified livery
Etihad’s Formula 1 Jet
Wearing this smart special scheme is Dreamliner A6-BLV of Etihad Airways.
The airline’s irst Airbus A320neo is HZ-NS22.
JAL’s Flying Mickey
A special Mickey Mouse 90th anniversary livery adorns Japan Airlines’ Boeing 767-300ER JA602J.
Royal Air Maroc 737 MAX and 787-9
The airline’s first 737 MAX 8, CN-MAX has been delivered. It wears a special scheme, which also features on their first 787-9 Dreamliner, CN-RAM, which has also been delivered (see below).
Salam Air A320neo
Omani carrier Salam Air has its first A320neo A4O-OVD.
TUI Airways UK 737 MAX
The British arm of TUI Airways is now flying its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, G-TUMA. | aerospace |
http://www.capenews.net/obituaries/richard_a_eldridge | 2014-09-16T15:29:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1410657118605.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20140914011158-00143-ip-10-196-40-205.us-west-1.compute.internal.warc.gz | 0.979809 | 331 | CC-MAIN-2014-41 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-41__0__187155835 | en | Richard A. Eldridge, a Bourne native who spent 33 years in the US Navy, died on June 21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 88.
Mr. Eldridge was sworn in as a naval aviation cadet in 1943 after graduating from Bourne High School, where he played on the basketball team.
A decorated fighter pilot and test pilot, he chased submarines during the Korean War. He also served three tours in Vietnam, including two as a pilot and a third as a navigator aboard the USS Hornet, an aircraft carrier.
As navigator on the Hornet, he helped to recover the first Apollo test capsule at sea. He also served with squadrons aboard the aircraft carriers USS Ranger and USS Yorktown.
Later, Mr. Eldridge served as director of the Atlantic Fleet for the Naval Aviation Safety Center in Norfolk, Virginia. He logged more than 6,200 flight hours and executed 732 carrier landings over the course of his Navy career, retiring with the rank of captain in 1975.
After leaving the Navy he worked for QED Systems, where he served as program manager for logistical and safety contracts until his retirement in 1991.
In addition to flying, genealogy was among Mr. Eldridge’s hobbies.
Mr. Eldridge leaves his daughter, Devon E. Jercinovic of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three grandchildren and numerous cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Tingle) Eldridge.
Ennichement with full honors will take place on Friday, August 8, at 11 AM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. | aerospace |
https://viewline.info/circle-airplane-paper/ | 2024-02-26T14:22:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474660.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226130305-20240226160305-00141.warc.gz | 0.888682 | 1,480 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__200333526 | en | “Unlock Unlimited Productivity: Top 10 Expert Tips to Supercharge Your Efficiency”
Greetings, Raita Reader! Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey exploring the wonderful world of circle airplane paper? As an experienced enthusiast in the realm of aviation crafts, I am excited to take you through the enchanting realm of paper aircraft design. Get ready to fold, fly, and have a blast with these marvelous creations!
First things first, let’s dive into the basics of circle airplane paper. This unique variety of paper airplanes, characterized by their circular wing design, brings a refreshing twist to the traditional aircraft model. With their eye-catching appearance and impressive flight capabilities, circle airplane paper creations have captured the hearts and imaginations of aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
Folding Techniques: Unleashing Your Creativity
The Classic Circle Fold
When it comes to crafting circle airplane paper, the folding process is crucial. The classic circle fold starts with a square piece of paper. Begin by folding two opposite corners together to form a triangle. Then, fold the triangle in half, matching the bottom edge with the top. Next, fold the right and left edges to meet in the center, creating a diamond shape. Finally, fold the bottom edge up to meet the tip of the diamond, and voila! You have your very own circle airplane paper ready to take flight!
Advanced Circular Designs
For those seeking a greater challenge, advanced circular designs offer a world of possibilities. From tapered wings to intricate tail sections, these designs push the boundaries of what circle airplane paper can achieve. Experimenting with different folding techniques, such as reverse folds and crimps, can help bring your creations to life. Let your creativity soar as you explore the endless possibilities of advanced circular designs!
Adding a touch of personal flair to your circle airplane paper creations is always a delightful endeavor. Incorporating colorful patterns, vibrant stickers, or even hand-drawn artwork can transform your aircraft into works of art. Get imaginative with your decorative enhancements and make each flight a mesmerizing visual experience!
The Science of Flight: Exploring Aerodynamics
To truly appreciate the magic of circle airplane paper flight, it’s essential to understand the science behind it. The key principle at play is aerodynamics, the study of how air interacts with objects moving through it. The circular wing design of these paper airplanes enables them to generate lift, allowing the aircraft to overcome gravity and soar through the air with grace.
Weight and Balance
While the design of circle airplane paper may seem simple, achieving the perfect weight and balance is crucial for optimal flight performance. Experimenting with different paper weights, adjusting the center of gravity, and fine-tuning the wing curvature can help achieve the ideal balance for your aircraft. Remember, the tiniest adjustments can result in significant improvements in flight stability and precision.
Wind conditions play a vital role in the flight experience of circle airplane paper. Just like their full-scale counterparts, these paper aircraft are impacted by wind speed and direction. Outdoor flights on calm, breezy days provide the optimal conditions for enjoying extended flights and witnessing the full potential of your circle airplane paper creations.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use different types of paper for circle airplane paper?
Absolutely! While the classic square paper is commonly used, you can experiment with different types of paper, such as colored construction paper, origami paper, or lightweight cardstock, to add variety and enhance the aesthetics of your creations.
2. How far can circle airplane paper fly?
The distance a circle airplane paper can cover depends on various factors, including the design, wing configuration, and throwing technique. With the right combination of factors, these paper aircraft have been known to soar impressive distances, up to several meters or even beyond!
3. Can I customize the flight characteristics of circle airplane paper?
Absolutely! By making adjustments to the wing shape, center of gravity, or weight distribution, you can customize the flight characteristics of your circle airplane paper. Experimentation is the key to finding the perfect balance and flight performance for your creations.
4. Are circle airplane paper designs suitable for competitions?
Indeed! Circle airplane paper designs often participate in competitive events where enthusiasts showcase their skills and battle for the longest flight or most creative design. These events offer a thrilling platform to test your creations and engage with fellow aviation enthusiasts from around the world.
5. Can I create my own unique circle airplane paper design?
Absolutely! One of the beauties of circle airplane paper is the opportunity to let your imagination run wild. Designing your own unique creations adds a personal touch to your aviation journey and allows you to unleash your full creative potential.
6. How do I improve the flight stability of my circle airplane paper?
Tweaking the wing curvature, adjusting the center of gravity, or adding small fins or stabilizers to the tail section can significantly improve the flight stability of your circle airplane paper. Don’t be afraid to experiment and fine-tune your designs until you achieve the desired stability.
7. Are there any safety precautions to consider when flying circle airplane paper?
While circle airplane paper is generally safe for recreational use, it’s vital to exercise caution during flights. Avoid launching the aircraft in crowded areas, especially around people’s faces. Additionally, be mindful of sharp edges or protruding elements that could cause injury during catch attempts.
8. Can circle airplane paper be flown indoors?
Absolutely! Flying circle airplane paper indoors offers a fun alternative for rainy days or when outdoor spaces are limited. However, ensure that you have sufficient room, clear of fragile objects, to prevent any accidental damage during flight.
9. Can I make adjustments to my circle airplane paper mid-flight?
While it’s not possible to make adjustments mid-flight, you can learn from each flight and make tweaks to the design or folding techniques for subsequent launches. Continuous improvement and experimentation are key to perfecting your circle airplane paper creations.
10. Are there any online communities or resources for circle airplane paper enthusiasts?
Absolutely! The world of circle airplane paper is bustling with online communities, forums, and resources where enthusiasts from all walks of life gather to share their knowledge, experiences, and designs. These platforms offer a wealth of inspiration, tips, and tricks to take your circle airplane paper creations to new heights!
Conclusion: Ascend to New Heights of Creativity
As we bid farewell, Raita Reader, I encourage you to explore the enchanting world of circle airplane paper further. Unleash your creativity, delve deeper into the science of flight, and most importantly, have fun! Whether you’re a beginner discovering the wonders of aviation crafts or a seasoned expert seeking new challenges, there’s always something thrilling and magical about unleashing these paper marvels into the open skies.
Before you depart, don’t forget to check out other fascinating articles from our vast collection:
- Ring Wing Glider: Soaring Gracefully through the Air
- Paper Plane Book: Unleash Your Origami Aviator Skills
- Sample ESA Letter: Nurturing Support for Emotional Well-being
Happy folding and happy flying, dear Raita Reader! | aerospace |
https://www.armedconflicts.com/Aubi-u217 | 2023-03-28T00:14:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948708.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327220742-20230328010742-00678.warc.gz | 0.976004 | 81 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__46788208 | en | AD Flying Boat
AD Flying Boat is a patrol aircraft for cooperation with warships. The creator was Lt. Linton Hope and got the form of a conventional biplane seaplane with biplane tail surfaces and a double rudder. The pilot and observer sat classically in registration in the bow, behind them was an engine with a thruster. The wings were tilted forward for easier storage on the ship. | aerospace |
https://blackburnnews.com/midwestern-ontario/midwestern-ontario-news/2020/02/04/space-spoon-now-st-marys-museum/ | 2020-09-30T03:35:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402101163.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930013009-20200930043009-00212.warc.gz | 0.960783 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__250023348 | en | Space to Spoon on now at the St. Marys Museum
A new exhibit on loan to the St. Marys Museum is exploring how space technology is helping Canadian farmers.
A media release says Space to Spoon “highlights the Canadian Space Agency’s Earth observation satellite, RADARSAT-2 and its cutting-edge successor, RADARSAT Constellation.”
The exhibit is on loan from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in Ottawa, marking the first time the St. Marys Museum has hosted a national exhibit.
“We have had the occasional visiting exhibit or an exhibit that’s been curated by a member of our community,” said museum curator and archivist Amy Cubberley. “But this is our first time getting an exhibit from a national museum in Ottawa.”
The exhibit is very hands-on and features a number of interactive elements that Cubberley says have been very popular.
“It’s high tech,” said Cubberley. “It’s definitely the most high tech exhibit we’ve had in St. Marys and there’s lots of interactive components so it’s been really popular with younger kids.”
Space to Spoon will remain on exhibit until May 7th. Admission is by donation. | aerospace |
https://warisboring.com/asian-air-forces-recruit-women-fighter-pilots/ | 2020-06-03T07:40:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347432237.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200603050448-20200603080448-00410.warc.gz | 0.953526 | 2,882 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__18369543 | en | Asian Air Forces Recruit Women Fighter Pilots
Culture and physiology are big obstacles
On Aug. 23, 2018, Capt. Misa Matsushima, pictured at top, became the first woman to qualify to fly a jet fighter for the Japanese Air Self Defense Force. Three more women soon followed.
Before starting operational service, the 26-year-old Matsushima will practice intercepting intruders with the 305th squadron at Nyutabaru Air Base.
The JASDF began training female pilots in 1997, but when Matsushima graduated from the National Defense Academ in 2014 the service still didn’t permit women to fly fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
However, in 2015 the government of Shinzo Abe opened fighter pilot training to women as part of a larger initiative to increase the female participation from the current 6.4 percent percent of Japan’s self defense force to nine percent by 2030. For comparison, women make up between nine and 15 percent of most Western militaries.
More generally, since 2013 Abe has sought to increase female labor force participation to compensate for Japan’s aging population and low birth rate. The JSDF is a volunteer force and is suffering severe shortfalls in personnel even as Abe seeks to build it up to counterbalance China. Therefore, boosting female participation expands the pool of talented individuals willing to serve in the JSDF.
Lt. Misa, who told media she had been fascinated with jet fighters since she saw Top Gun in primary school, jumped on the opportunity to switch from transport to fighter training. She now flies an F-15J, a Japanese-built variant of the powerful twin-engine air-superiority fighter.
Japan, however, is only the latest to join an Asia-wide trend to begin training female combat pilots since the turn of the 21st century.
North American and European air arms began inducting female combat pilots in the 1990s. Today, nearly one-fifth of the active-duty U.S. Air Force is female — the highest percentage of any U.S. military service. However, out of 62,500 female personnel, that includes only 665 pilots, of which 100 are fighter pilots.
Despite the prevalence of patriarchal values, Asian states hold various motives for recruiting female combat pilots linked to intensifying security competition involving China, it allies and its rivals in East and Southwest Asia. Competing states may feel pressure to ‘keep up’ with inclusion of females in each other’s militaries.
Women participating in the most elite and glamorized of military professions serve as symbols of a state’s modernity and of female patriotism in the cause of national defense. For less developed countries like Afghanistan, female pilots instead may indicate a government’s aspirations to modernize.
After all, government sometimes use militaries to lead implementation of social reforms, such as when Truman ordered the U.S. military to desegregate in 1948, more than a decade before the Civil Rights Act.
Asian women still generally face significant societal pressure to marry and bear children young — an imperative at odds with the grueling training and duties required of a fighter pilot. For example, the Chinese government urges women to marry by age 27, lest they become shèngnǚ or “left-over women.”
Not only may family members be unsupportive of a military aviation career path, but the high status of a female pilot may intimidate suitors. In fact, many female military pilots marry fellow aviators, and return to operational status even after becoming mothers.
Most air arms induct women into transport and helicopter units before training any for fighter aircraft. Though modern fighters require greater and greater technical and analytical skills, physical strength and stamina remain vital due to the strain imposed by high speed and high-gravity air combat maneuvers. Some women fighter pilots have stated in interviews that high-gravity turns and especially heavy controls can be challenging for women of slight builds.
“I am physically more petite than [male pilots], so I think in terms of the missions that require more maneuvering and higher G-forces, it takes a toll on my body,” Singaporean F-15 pilot Maj. Nah Jinping told an interviewer. “I feel like I get tired more easily, and I pant faster.”
Nonetheless, if female pilots are tested to the same standards as men, than only those that can meet those exacting standards will qualify to fly combat aircraft.
Singapore, Malaysia and China
Asian air arms are pursuing diverse paths to incorporating female pilots. Some, such as Singapore, simply open recruitment to women without deliberately courting them, and train them alongside male pilots. The city-state of 5.6 million people musters a hundred F-15s and F-16 multi-role fighters.
Among the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s ranks are female F-15 pilot Nah Jinping and F-16 pilots Khoo Teh Lynn and Lee Mei Yi. All entered the RSMAF after having received education and even flight training abroad.
In neighboring Malaysia, Maj. Patricia Yapp became Asia’s first female MiG-29 Fulcrum pilot, after having earlier qualified on the Italian-built MB.339 trainer/attack jet. The MiG-29N, operated by the No. 19 Squadron, are highly maneuverable short-range fighters bartered cheaply from a cash-strapped Russia in the 1990s in exchange for commodities such as stinky durian fruit.
The Malaysian MiG-29N model boasts upgrades including an aerial refueling probe and beyond-visual-range-missile capability.
However, the MiG-29s have proven very expensive to keep in the air due to poor reliability. Yapp, a 41-year old native of Sabha, recounted close calls such as a failure of the oxygen system in her MiG-29 that caused her to briefly lose consciousness. Earlier, while flying an MB-339, a fire consumed the turbojet engine, forcing her to make an emergency landing.
Yapp eventually married an aviator in her squadron with whom she had two children. She continues to serve as a flight instructor. Though at least one other woman previously served in an RMAF A-4 squadron, the service doesn’t appear to host additional female combat pilots, though female aviators serve in transport and helicopter squadrons.
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force follows a very different model from Singapore and Malaysia. do. Every few years, it trains an all-female cohort of prospective pilots.
The PLAAF actually began formerly inducting female aviators before the U.S. military did, graduating the first 17 into service in 1952. However, for decades, the service channeled Chinese female pilots exclusively to the 38th Transport Regiment.
That changed in the year 2005, when the PLAAF selected 35 applicants out of 200,000 to begin fighter pilot training — a group that eventually winnowed down to 16 graduates. Four went onto qualify on J-10 Vigorous Dragons, a maneuverable single-engine jet comparable to the F-16C/D. At least 10 fly older J-7s — clones of the Russian MiG-21 — while six qualified for JH-7 two-seater fighter-bombers and others pilot Z-9 helicopters and crew H-6 strategic bombers.
In November 2016, one of the original four J-10 pilots — Capt. Yu Xu, known as “Golden Peacock” — died in a collision while flying in the backseat over Hebei province. The PLAAF does not share accident investigations with the public and it’s not even clear if she was piloting at the time of the collision.
Nonetheless, the accident led some to accuse the PLAAF of rushing female pilots into the Ba Yi aerobatics team with inadequate training. While Western teams typically require 1,500 flight hours, but the Ba Yi team mandates 1,000 flight hours. Yu Xu reportedly entered with 800.
Undoubtedly, the PLAAF has thrust its female fighter pilots in the spotlight as symbols of its modernization drive. In June 2018, the PLAAF announced it had selected its latest cohort of 38 high school graduates to receive pilot training after subjecting them to over 100 tests. Reportedly, the new cadets are undergoing a grueling fitness regime in which they run 20 kilometers a day. Beijing is training dozens of female combat pilots—but has yet to integrate their recruitment with male pilots.
Taiwan commissioned its first female military pilots in 1993. Though most of the Republic of China Air Force’s female fliers went on to fly trainers and transports, four or five qualified to operate supersonic F-5E Tiger II fighters, a lightweight jet exported by the United States in the 1970s.
However, none could pass the G-force endurance test to fly Taiwan’s more advanced fourth-generation fighters, which are capable of more demanding maneuvers. That test requires candidates to endure a spin inducing nine times the force of gravity for 15 seconds without passing out.
However, in 2018 Captains Fan Yi-lin, Chiang Ching-hua and Chinag Hui-yu finally passed the test and a nine-month qualification course, and now respectively serve in Taiwan’s 1st, 2nd and 4th Fighter Wings, which operate Mirage 2000s, indigenous F-CK-1s and F-16s.
A fourth F-CK-1 pilot, Guo Wenjing, qualified in 2018 as well. Taiwan’s military may seek to increase female participation above the current 13 percent. Otherwise it risks contracting sharply in size as it attempts to transition to an all-volunteer force.
The Koreas and The Philippines
Both North and South Korea boast substantial cohorts of female aviators, though their respective aircraft couldn’t be more different.
Though female aviators such as Lee Jeong-hee and Kim Kyung-Oh played a role in the inception of the Republic of Korea Air Force in the late 1940s, the Air Force Academy in Cheongju didn’t admit its first women until 1997. Five years later, the ROKAF commissioned its first three female combat pilots, who initially flew KA-1 turboprops and A-37 jet-powered ground attack aircraft.
However, in 2007 Cap Ha Jung-mi became the first woman to qualify on a KF-16, a domestically built variant of the F-16 Block 52. Again, nine-G maneuvers proved a challenge. “After training for gravity acceleration, my thighs and arms would look like they were bruised because the capillary vessels had been ruptured,” Ha told Chosun Ilbo. “They would only get back to normal after two to three days.”
By 2019, the ROKAF will count 19 females KF-16 pilots in addition to other types. The service promoted three women to vice-command of fighter squadrons, and in July 2018, Seoul announced a new plan to provide scholarships to recruit ten female pilots directly out of Korean universities each year, instead of recruiting solely through the Air Force Academy.
Across the demilitarized zone, North Korea established its first female aviation unit in 1993 and in 2015 introduced mandatory conscription for women between the ages of 18 and 23. However, Pyongyang assigned its female aviators rickety old An-2 short-takeoff-and-landing biplane transports. Because the An-2 is unpressurized, the crew wear bulky leather bomber jackets.
Nonetheless, female An-2s flier could face combat duty, as in a conflict with the South, the NKPAF would likely swarm hundreds over the DMZ at low altitude to drop bombs and insert commandoes. Slow-moving, fabric-covered biplanes hugging craggy Korean mountains would likely prove difficult to detect and intercept.
However, in 2014 Pyongyang began training some female aviators in jet fighters, starting them off on antiquated MiG-15s that were hot rides during the Korean War.
At least two pilots — Jo Kum Hyang and Rim Sol — qualified in 2015 to fly the ubiquitous MiG-21. Both were prominently featured in the Wonsan Air Show and had photo-ops with Kim Jong Un in 2014 and 2015, tearfully pledging to defend Kim through “a thousand miles of clouds and ten thousand miles of fire.”
Kim appears genuinely enthused by his “flowers of the sky”, who can be touted as symbols of Pyongyang’s modernity and juche, “self-reliance.” However, it’s unclear whether the KPAF is training more female jet fighter pilots, given the rusting air arm’s limited combat capabilities versus potential adversaries.
Currently, The Philippines’s female fliers operate transports and helicopters — though in the 1990s, at least five women flew OV-10 Bronco attack planes and MD-520 scout/attack helicopters. One, Capt. Mary Grace Baloyo, died in a crash in 2001 attempting to maneuver her Bronco away from a populated area and became the first Filipina to receive the Medal of Valor.
However, in February 2018, Lt. Catherine Mae Gonzales recently received a scholarship for flight training in the United States. It is expected that when she returns, she will fly one of six A-29 Tucano turboprop attack planes scheduled for delivery to The Philippines.
Meanwhile, the Royal Thai Air Force began training a cohort of five female pilots in May 2016, though fighter qualification is not yet in the offing.
Not all East Asian air arms are joining the trend. Notably, the Vietnamese People’s Air Force, which has a proud heritage of air-to-air combat during the Vietnam War, does not appear to have any female combat pilots. | aerospace |
https://pollardlawrence6770.page.tl/Russia-Space-Company-Promises-To-Verify-Whether-or-not-US-Moon-Landings-Actually-Happened.htm | 2023-12-04T15:13:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100531.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204151108-20231204181108-00491.warc.gz | 0.894352 | 531 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__206721703 | en | Russia Space Company Promises To Verify Whether or not US Moon Landings Actually Happened
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This mission will contain sending the primary girl to the Moon and will be the first time that people have set foot there since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Three astronauts died when a fire broke out of their spacecraft throughout a pre-launch take a look at for what was alleged to be the first crewed mission of the Apollo program.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned in 2018 that his nation will start manned missions to the moon and Mars in upcoming years. It will be reusable and nimble: NASA might change its orbit to pass over any location on the moon. Apollo eleven's lunar landing itself got here close to disaster.
Orion is NASA's first design of a deep house crew capsule since the Apollo era. As part of human exploration of the Moon , quite a few area missions have been undertaken to review Earth's pure satellite tv for pc. Next will come Artemis 2, which is able to orbit Earth's satellite with a crew around 2022; adopted lastly by Artemis three that will put astronauts on lunar soil in 2024, together with the first lady.
The Apollo lunar module would carry two astronauts from lunar orbit to the Moon's surface, be their base of operations on the Moon, then rocket them back to orbit and rendezvous with the command module. The challenge of putting the primary steps on the Moon moved a nation throughout the 1960s, Apollo's legacy now inspires at present's spaceflight adventurers. | aerospace |
https://ismem.info/black/VTomc35agH1SM6kCKzwW_g.html | 2021-03-08T03:49:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178381803.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308021603-20210308051603-00552.warc.gz | 0.885882 | 102 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__221910265 | en | Space.com is where humanity’s journey to new and exciting worlds is transmitted back down to Earth. Where we vicariously explore the cosmos with astronauts, astrophysicists and enthusiasts. Here, we converse with the top minds in space exploration.
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http://www.popflock.com/learn?s=Savoia-Marchetti_SM.83 | 2020-01-24T02:40:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250614880.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20200124011048-20200124040048-00018.warc.gz | 0.967718 | 460 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__22761275 | en | Get Savoia-Marchetti SM.83 essential facts below. View Videos or join the Savoia-Marchetti SM.83 discussion. Add Savoia-Marchetti SM.83 to your PopFlock.com topic list for future reference or share this resource on social media.
It was a monoplane, with retractable undercarriage, and a slim fuselage. Though the cabin was provided with heaters, oxygen provision and sound insulation it was only large enough for the 4 crew and four to 10 passengers. The construction was of mixed materials in the typical Savoia-Marchetti style of the time: steel tubes for the fuselage, wood for the wings, and the outer skin made up of wood, fabric or metal. The wings had slats. The powerplant was three AR.126 engines giving a total of about 2,300 hp.
The maximum range stated was 4,800 km (3,000 mi). The maximum speed was slightly better than the bomber 444 km/h (276 mph) at 4,000 m (13,000 ft) due to the absence of the gondola and hump machine gun positions.
First flying on 19 November 1937, it entered into production for LATI, SABENA and other companies, but it had less success compared to the more economic and capable 18 seater Savoia-Marchetti S.73 even if had much improved performance. As a result, only 23 were built in two main series.
When war broke out, the Italian aircraft were impressed into the Regia Aeronautica, and used in transport units.
One S.83 was used near the end of the war to flee Italy. Spain had forbidden aircraft both military and civilian of the Axis powers from landing there so S.83 was painted with Croatian insignia and purportedly owned by a Croatian citizen. Carrying 5,000 litres of fuel (50% more than standard) and 14 men and women including the parents of Claretta Petacci, Benito Mussolini's mistress), the aircraft took off at 4:30 on 23 April 1945 from Milan. It landed at Barcelona just three hours later. It was not until September that the crew and aircraft were repatriated. | aerospace |
https://www.aviatorsbuzz.com/blogs/growler-the-electronic-hornet/ | 2021-12-02T21:09:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362297.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20211202205828-20211202235828-00518.warc.gz | 0.933527 | 735 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__3782775 | en | With new generations of large, electronically scanned array radars designed for sophisticated air defences proliferating across major aerospace powers, stealth aircraft designs will be compelled to weave through a narrowing number of gaps in coverage, requiring more reliance on electronic warfare and attack to disable, distract or “fool” the new generation of air defences with less emphasis on stealthy airframe designs. Based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Washington State and capable of operating from either an aircraft carrier or from land-bases, the Boeing EA- 18G Growler, itself a heavier derivative of the combat-proven two-seat F/A- 18F Super Hornet (with a variant of Northrop Grumman’s in-production Improved Capabilities (ICAP) – III Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) system) is an airborne electronic attack aircraft designed and developed as replacement for the United States Navy (USN) EA-6B Prowler aircraft. One of the external visual differences are the AN/ALQ-218 wideband receiver pods on the EA-18 Growler in place of wingtip air-to-air missiles on the F/A-18F. Vital missions include Electronic Attack (EA) and Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD), particularly at the opening stages of hostilities. The first EA- 18G for fleet use was officially accepted by VAQ-129 ‘Vikings’ at NAS Whidbey Island on 3 June 2008, the aircraft’s first test flight successfully completed in August 2006 followed by delivery of the fi rst two test aircraft to the USN in September and November 2006. The first production aircraft was delivered to the USN in September 2007. Th e fi rst operational aircraft was delivered to NAS Whidbey Island in June 2008 and operational evaluation began in October 2008 onboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
The SDD programme was scheduled to achieve initial operational capability in late 2009 when the first of ten electronic attack squadrons (VAQ) began EA-18G operations. The USN expects to acquire eighty-five EA-18G Growlers to be based at NAS Whidbey Island and equip twelve fleet squadrons plus a training squadron. The Royal Australian Air Force operates eleven EA-18G platforms, entering service in 2017. The aircraft will carry out a range of missions including stand-off and escort jamming, surveillance and strike. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric F414-GE-400 afterburning turbofan engines, rated at 62kN or 98kN with afterburner alongside a titanium engine firewall incorporated into the aircraft structure. The Growler is fitted with up to three EDO Corporation AN/ALQ-99 high & low-band tactical radar jamming pods; a maximum of five can be carried during exigencies. AN/ALQ-99 houses the exciters and the high radiated power jamming transmitters (additionally capable of fi ring sophisticated data streams into enemy emitters) together with AN/ALQ-218(V) 2 wideband receivers and a Raytheon AN/ ALQ-227 communications countermeasures system both of which are mounted in the bay previously designated as the F/A-18F gun bay plus ALE-47 countermeasures dispenser. Pentagon officials avoid defining the “full spectrum” phrase, but it includes the ability to create false targets, speeds, altitudes and locations, invade enemy communications networks to see what enemy sensors see, and perhaps mine intelligence and plant pass false information. | aerospace |
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The first spacecraft dedicated to finding potentially habitable planets beyond our solar system
NASA's planet-hunting telescope, Kepler, rocketed into space Friday night on a historic voyage to track down other Earths in a faraway patch of the Milky Way galaxy.
It's the first mission capable of answering the age-old question: Are other worlds like ours out there?
The spacecraft launches Friday night to embark on the most exhaustive hunt for a potentially habitable planet beyond our solar system.
NASA's Kepler seeks another Earth among the stars.The first spacecraft dedicated to finding potentially habitable planets beyond our solar system is poised to blast off from Cape Canaveral tonight on a three-year mission to probe 150,000 stars in the most sweeping hunt for Earthlike objects ever undertaken by NASA.
The Delta II rocket, carrying the widest-field telescope ever put in space, lifted off the launch pad at Cape Canaveral at 10:49 p.m. Eastern time.
The launch vehicle headed downrange, gathering speed as its three stages ignited, one after the other, passing over the Caribbean island of Antigua and tracking stations in Australia before climbing into orbit.
Kepler will eventually settle down to scan tens of thousands of stars near the constellations Cygnus and Lyra in search of planets where water could exist on the surface in liquid form, a key condition for life as we know it.
"We have a feeling like we're about to set sail across an ocean to discover a new world," said project manager Jim Fanson of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge. "It's sort of the same feeling Columbus or Magellan must have had."
The $590-million Kepler mission is jointly managed by JPL and NASA's Ames Research Center in the Bay Area. The spacecraft carries a 15-foot-long telescope with a 55-inch mirror that can scrutinize a wide star field for the telltale dimming of starlight that occurs when a planet crosses in front of it, known as a transit.
Over the last decade, scientists have employed the same technique with ground-based telescopes to discover 340 planets circling other stars. But because the optics of ground-based instruments are compromised by atmospheric interference, most of the planets found so far are Jupiter-like gas giants that orbit so close to their parent stars that any life forms would be incinerated.
The scientists expect to find hundreds of planets during the mission, scheduled to last more than three years. But even with the telescope's wide field of vision, it will be no easy task for Kepler to find smaller, Earth-like planets. Scientists have calculated that the change in brightness caused by such a planet transiting its star will be only about 0.008%, or about 84 parts per million. On top of that, there is less than one chance in 100 that a planet circling a far-off star will be aligned in just the right way for Kepler to spot a transit.
A final complication is that not all dimming is caused by transits. Sunspots on the surface of a star are cooler areas linked to an increase in magnetic activity. They also cause the star's light to dim. But Kepler scientists said they think they understand the signature of sunspots well enough to deal with that problem.
For a planet to become a candidate for the first Earth-type planet around another star, Kepler must measure at least three separate transits, scientists said. If the team is uncertain about some measurements, or simply wants more observing time, the mission could be extended to six years, NASA said.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has now restored its Notice to Air Missions System, after a computer glitch caused flights across the US to be grounded.
Flights across the USA were grounded or cancelled on Wednesday (11 January) morning due to a glitch with the Federal Aviation Administration’s computer system, US media reported.
Passengers said that the glitch was impacting flights from Europe to the US. According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, more than 21,000 flights were due to depart airports in the US on Wednesday (11 January) with almost three million American travellers set to be affected.
Virgin Atlantic flight VS26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow was among those delayed. More than 1,100 other flights landing or leaving the US were also delayed, FlightAware.com said, with 94 cancelled.
In a statement to NBC at the time, the FAA said: “The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions System. We are performing final validation checks and repopulating the system now. Operations across the National Airspace System are affected. We will provide frequent updates as we make progress.”
The agency’s system has since started working again, and flights are back to normal. Things began to “come back on line” from around 9am Eastern time or from 2pm UK time.
Travellers across the globe tweeted to say their flights had been delayed. Sal Paradise wrote: “In Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Airline just informed us that the FAA computers are down in the US and no flights are flying to America.”
Which flights were cancelled or delayed?
The glitch mainly affected US airlines, such as Delta. United Airlines said it had delayed all domestic flights while the system was being fixed.
British Airways told NationalWorld that its flights were continuing to operate as normal. The airline said: “Our flights to and from the US are continuing to operate as planned. We advise customers to check ba.com for the latest flight information.”
Virgin Atlantic added that it was continuing its schedule of UK to US flights. A spokesperson told NationalWorld: “We’re aware of the FAA’s recent Notice to Air Missions system outage, and the ongoing effort to restore normal US airspace operations. We’re working closely with the relevant authorities and following careful assessment, continue to operate our schedule of US flights departing from the UK.
“Due to FAA restrictions, some US departures may be affected by delays and we apologise in advance to affected customers. We encourage customers due to travel today to check their flight status in advance at virginatlantic.com.”
Can I get compensation if my flight is delayed?
UK airline passengers affected by the grounding of flights in the US are unlikely to be entitled to compensation, Which? has warned. The consumer group said the disruption caused by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer outage which prevented pilots being sent hazard alerts would be considered outside airlines’ control.
Under UK consumer law, airline passengers are entitled to compensation of up to £520 for disruption caused by a problem under the control of the airline, such as a staffing issue or aircraft fault.
Rory Boland, editor of magazine Which? Travel, said: “If your flight to or from the US is cancelled because of the FAA computer outage and you are departing from the UK or EU, or travelling with an airline based there, you will be entitled to a refund or rebooking at the earliest available opportunity, including with other carriers if necessary.
“However, passengers are unlikely to be owed additional compensation as the outage is considered an extraordinary circumstance, outside of the airlines’ control. If you are significantly delayed, usually by two hours or more, your airline should also provide assistance including free meals or refreshments, or overnight accommodation if required.
“If your flight is delayed by more than five hours, you have the same rights as if you had suffered a cancellation, and can request a refund or rebooking.” | aerospace |
https://blackthen.com/colonel-meryl-tengesdal-first-and-only-black-woman-to-fly-the-air-forces-elite-u-2-spy-plane/ | 2024-02-23T13:26:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00821.warc.gz | 0.962247 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__74902455 | en | Colonel Merryl Tengesdal is the first and only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force’s U-2 spy plane which is used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions.
Tengesdal is a native of the Bronx, New York. She is a graduate from the University of New Haven with a Science Degree in electrical engineering. She was one of three women to make it through the program.
After Officer Candidate School commissioning, she began a career as a Naval Aviator by flying the SH-60B Seahawk Helicopter at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. During that time, she deployed on two long cruises and multiple short cruises to the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean.
Colonel Tengesdal went on to become a T-34C and T-6A Instructor Pilot, after a three-year sea tour in helicopters. Once she completed T-6A Instructor Training, she became one of four Navy T-6A Instructors to train Navy and Air Force students at Joint Student Undergraduate Pilot Training (JSUPT) at Moody Air Force Base, GA.
After completing her Navy obligation, Tengesdal continued her military career by transferring over to the Air Force to fly the Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady at Beale Air Force Base in Northern California. During this time, Colonel Tengesdal was deployed to multiple locations. Tengesdal is one of only five women and three African Americans ever to be accepted into the U-2 program. After her tour at Beale AFB, Colonel Tengesdal continued her career by becoming the Detachment Commander of Detachment 2 WR/ALC Palmdale, California where she was in charge of flight test and Program Depot Maintenance for the U-2S aircraft. | aerospace |
https://beebom.com/meet-youtube-space-lab-global-winners/ | 2023-03-31T13:38:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949642.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331113819-20230331143819-00732.warc.gz | 0.93737 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__138356700 | en | YouTube announced the winners of YouTube Space Lab, the science competition that challenged students from 14 to 18 years old to design a science experiment that could be performed in space.
Dorothy and Sara, from Troy, Mich., U.S. (winners in the 14-16-year-old age group) and Amr from Alexandria, Egypt (winner in the 17-18-year-old age group) submitted the winning experiments.
These winning Experiments will be performed on International Space Station by Sunita Williams (NASA astronaut) later this year and will be live streamed to the world on YouTube.
Dorothy and Sara, high school juniors from Troy, wants to explore how conditions in space affect the virulence of bacteria, and if they can cultivate the growth of helpful, probiotic bacteria in space.
Amr, wants to see how zero gravity affects the habits of zebra spiders, who jump on their prey. He wants to know if those habits could adapt in space or if the spider will be unable to catch its prey.
Here’s a video in which all the shortlisted participants took a weightless ZERO-G flight.
YouTube Space Lab is an amazing initiative, we hope that it will happen every year. | aerospace |
https://www.dsoft-tech.com/about-us/executive-leadership-team/david-a-hollenbach/ | 2024-04-13T16:42:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816820.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413144933-20240413174933-00054.warc.gz | 0.962177 | 552 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__24781124 | en | David A. Hollenbach
Mr. Hollenbach is the General Manager at DSoft Technology. He has worked on a variety of systems engineering and information technology projects. His domain experience ranges from working on military, civil and commercial sector space-related projects as an engineer/analyst and operator to commercial and government application development projects as a systems engineer and project manager.
David graduated with military and academic distinction from the US Air Force Academy in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Mechanics and later received his Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering (emphasis on Reliability and Maintainability, Operations Research, mechanical engineering and systems integration) from the Air Force Institute of Technology. During his military career, he worked in systems engineering of space launch and information systems, systems analysis, program management, government contracting, space operations (Shuttle, DSP-SBIRS, GPS, MILSATCOM, and spacelift), and on the Moorman "Access to Space Study". He was also an operations analyst and strategic planner, supporting multiple joint and Air Force space and cyber-centric wargames and exercises. Upon separation from the Air Force, David joined Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc. where he worked on a variety of projects as an engineer and assignment lead on commercial communications satellite systems development, military and civil space system development and operations analysis and IT-related development projects. He culminated his career at Booz-Allen acting as proposal area lead for the NASA CSOC project, helping the corporate team win the multi-billion dollar project. In 1998, he co-authored Applied Modeling and Simulation: An Integrated Approach to Development and Operation, published by McGraw-Hill as part of the Space Technology Series of textbooks.
David retired as an Air Force Lt Col with his last assignment being the IMA to the Commander of the Global SATCOM Support Center. David is an Air Force Level III Certified Acquisition Professional and holds the Master Space Operator rating. He is a graduate of Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. David produced articles for MORS, SAME, ASME, and the AIAA. David is active in Scouting, the USAFA Association of Graduates, local community, Disabled American Veterans, and high school/YMCA basketball and lacrosse. He has been married for 30 years and has two sons. David is a member of a C12 CEO Peer Group in Colorado and sits on the advisory board at the UALR Data Science Center in Little Rock, AR. He is a disabled veteran. David's personal purpose: "To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to me and to lead with integrity and excellence." | aerospace |
https://whdh.com/news/us-world/european-mars-landers-fate-unclear-not-good-signs/ | 2020-05-30T02:50:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347407001.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20200530005804-20200530035804-00360.warc.gz | 0.960064 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__171483416 | en | DARMSTADT, Germany (AP) — A senior European Space Agency official says that the signal from the experimental Schiaparelli probe cut off before its landing on Mars, which he says isn’t a good sign.
Paolo Ferri, ESA’s head of operations, said the signal “stopped shortly before landing.”
He cautioned that more analysis of the data was needed to understand what had happened to the experimental lander during Wednesday’s descent.
He says it is too soon to jump to conclusions but “it’s clear that these are not good signs.”
He said that an update is expected on Thursday.
(Copyright (c) 2020 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) | aerospace |
http://dwarmstr.blogspot.com/2008/03/see-3-satellites-in-same-orbit.html | 2017-04-30T18:42:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125841.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00100-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.884123 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__256416615 | en | Tuesday, March 25, 2008
See 3 satellites in the same orbit
As Emily at the Planetary Society Blog points out, there are some decent opportunities to spot three spacecraft in nearly the same orbit right now: The ISS, the Space Shuttle, and the ESA's cargo craft "The Jules Verne". Tomorrow's evening pass is best for Chicago, but it will likely be cloudy, so tonight's low pass might be your best chance to see them. At 8:32 in the SSW the Jules Verne will first be visible, passing into the Earth's shadow directly south at 25 degrees elevation at 8:34. Then the ISS and Shuttle will show up at 8:36:50PM and pass into the Earth's shadow at 8:38PM. Details at Heavens-Above. | aerospace |
https://money2y.com/air-france-eliminates-airbus-a380/ | 2023-01-30T01:20:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499790.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230130003215-20230130033215-00224.warc.gz | 0.932293 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__143407210 | en | Farewell ceremony of the Airbus A380 at AirFrance.
The airline Air France is preparing a farewell to its fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft, five owned and four for rent, with an air return to France. The appointment will take place this Friday afternoon in Roissy.
This flight will be an opportunity to thank Air France teams who worked on the iconic Airbus plane, soon to be retired.
These planes are expected to be parked and awaiting destination. Part of them will be replaced by the Airbus A350 and Boeing B787 models. | aerospace |
http://purpleaviation.co.uk/ | 2016-06-30T10:21:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783398516.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154958-00069-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.976149 | 645 | CC-MAIN-2016-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__113457838 | en | What makes us different
- Fleet of modern, high quality microlights
- Friendly and professional approach to flying lessons
- Cost – affordable rates
- Location – based at Eshott Airfield 30 minutes north of Newcastle
What our customers think
We love to hear what our customers have to say.
great insight into the world of flying light aircraft, previously had no idea about the aircraft being so widely used and how attainable a license can be to anybody willing. certainly something that i will go back to in the future, and would recommend to anybody either for themselves or a truly uniq… Read more
An experience I have longed for for some time now and well worth the wait; although I shouldn’t have waited so long!! Simon took me up in a flex-wing on an extended flight to test his new GoPro camera; taking in all the castles from Warkworth up the coast to Holy Island and back via Alnwick. From cl… Read more
Having received a surprise voucher from my sister for my 50th birthday, I was extremely nervous and it took the reassurance from Storm plus a preliminary visit to the airfield to convince me to trust the aircraft with the built in parachute!
When I finally found the courage to fly, Storm couldn’t ha… Read more
In the summer of 2014, I took a one hour photographic tour flight over central and western Northumberland. It was a perfect clear day and it was wonderful to see Hadrian’s wall, Chollerford, and the villages of the South Tyne as far as Haltwhistle. It was a truly wow experience, enhanced by a great … Read more
I took a 1/2 hour trial flight in a flexiwing and the experience was sensational! We flew round the castles in the area and did a low level swoop along the beach at 40 feet, which really gave the sensation of speed, in fact it was that good I am considering taking a break from retirement and going b… Read more
What a fantastic experience. Got a one hour flight as a present for my 50th Birthday. Had the most amazing time flying over the beautiful coast and castles of Northumberland, with Storm the pilot who was a really nice friendly guy. Flying in a small plane is so much nicer than a large one as you fee… Read more
Just had the most amazing trial flight on a flex wing with Simon. Loved every bit of it, thank you!
Many thanks to you and Mick for an unforgettable day. Christian was absolutely made up with his flight experience. Personally it was very much a highlight in two ways. Naturally the opportunity to go up in the sky simply outstanding Flight ,its a pleasure to be in Micks company, and to learn that th… Read more
Just a quick email to say Thank You!! Last week, for me, was simply brilliant! It has been on the bucket list for a very long time to learn to fly. I’ve still got the grin on my face that started on 10 March 14. Pass on my regards to all at the club. There is a fantastic atmosphere there an… Read more | aerospace |
https://www.brainbuxa.com/company/skyhowk-aviation-pvt-ltd | 2020-02-22T13:39:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145676.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20200222115524-20200222145524-00357.warc.gz | 0.909321 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__124189817 | en | No of employees:
Skyhowk Aviation Pvt Ltd is a Private Company incorporated at Registrar of Companies RoC-Mumbai on 2/19/2615.
Skyhowk Aviation Pvt Ltd is majorly involved in Manufacturing (Machinery & Equipments) and categorised as Company limited by Shares and Indian Non-Government Company.
Skyhowk Aviation Pvt Ltd is registered in the state of Maharashtra and has its registered address at Dharam Jyot, 1, St. Aleniowroad, 3/32 Plot No.Bandra, Bombay-50. Maharashtra India
Corporate Identification Number (CIN) of Skyhowk Aviation Pvt Ltd is U32300MH1983PTC029806. | aerospace |
http://www.skysportsydney.com/paragliders.html | 2018-03-19T20:29:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647146.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180319194922-20180319214922-00176.warc.gz | 0.870592 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__5376763 | en | SKYWALK is one of the most innovative manufacturers in the paragliding scene.
Next to complete paraglider range SKYWALK offers motor gliders, harnesses, rescue systems and wide range of flying accessories.
Mark Grundhammer aka the Acrominator is renowned for uncompromising design of lightweight paragliding gear.
S K Y M A N is bringing you a full range of the light weight wings, rescue chutes and harnesses.
Sky Sport Sydney provides a comprehensive range of motors and hybrid paragliders.
We cater for safety oriented novice pilots to advanced para motor flyers looking for outstanding performance. | aerospace |
https://vtta.org/beta-to-offer-fixed-wing-electric-plane-with-quicker-path-to-market/ | 2024-03-03T14:54:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476396.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303142747-20240303172747-00123.warc.gz | 0.958679 | 545 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__181961111 | en | Beta to Offer Fixed-Wing Electric Plane With Quicker Path to Market
From: Seven Days
By Derek Brouwer
Beta Technologies plans to produce a more conventional version of its experimental electric aircraft that it can sell to customers sooner, the company announced on Tuesday.
The CX300 aircraft will use a very similar frame and battery system as Beta’s primary prototype, Alia, but without the extra rotors that allow for vertical takeoff and landing. The CX300 will fly like a fixed-wing plane that uses airstrips.
Much of the South Burlington-based company’s flight testing so far has been conducted in fixed-wing mode. It has flown more than 22,000 miles in this configuration, Beta said in a press release.
The company thinks it can get the CX300 aircraft certified and delivered to its initial customers in 2025, potentially a year earlier than Alia, for which the path to Federal Aviation Administration certification is more complicated.
A key commercial appeal of the electric aircraft that Beta and its competitors are developing has been the ability to take off vertically, which can compensate for limited range by untethering planes from airports. Beta, though, appears to also see at least a limited market for fixed-wing electric planes, as corporate customers seek to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
“This aircraft offers a clean, cost-effective solution for fleet replacement and route expansion and, with its airport-to-airport capabilities, it will be a low operational cost, high-use aircraft that operators can integrate into their networks immediately,” the company said in the release.
A Beta spokesperson declined to say how much the CX300 is expected to cost.
A few companies that have existing relationships with Beta plan to buy the CX300, including Air New Zealand, United Therapeutics, and Bristow, a company that provides services to the oil and gas industries.
“We see many opportunities to supply logistics and personnel transport with CX300 once the aircraft is certified,” Bristow’s chief transformation officer, David Stepanek, said in a statement.
The CX300 should have a somewhat longer flight range than its vertical takeoff counterpart, which Beta is aiming to list at 250 miles. Using conventional takeoff, one of Beta’s CX300 prototypes recently flew 386 miles from Jamestown, N.Y., to Plattsburgh, N.Y., the company said.
Both versions of Beta’s aircraft will be manufactured at a new production plant under construction at the Burlington International Airport. The facility is on track for completion this summer, according to the company. | aerospace |
https://flightscanner.com/airline/air-austral-uu | 2023-09-24T12:39:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506646.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924123403-20230924153403-00627.warc.gz | 0.979134 | 106 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__47012000 | en | Air Austral is a French airline based in the French overseas territory of Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It was founded in 1974 and operates both domestic and international flights. The airline has its main hub at Roland Garros Airport in Reunion and offers flights to destinations throughout the Indian Ocean, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Air Austral operates a fleet of primarily Boeing aircraft, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for long-haul flights. The airline has received several awards for its service and is known for its comfortable onboard experience. | aerospace |
https://cmap.readthedocs.io/en/latest/catalog/datasets/Modis_AOD.html | 2020-08-13T23:16:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739104.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200813220643-20200814010643-00406.warc.gz | 0.719223 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__136651586 | en | MODIS Aerosol Optical Depth¶
|Dataset Name||Sensor||Make||Spatial Resolution||Temporal Resolution||Start Date||End Date|
|MODIS Aerosol Optical Depth||Observation||1° X 1°||Monthly Gridded||2002-07-01||2019-02-01|
The MODIS AOD dataset in CMAP is a monthly averaged 1x1 degree gridded dataset. This dataset was generated from NASA’s MODIS Aqua satellite. Aerosol Optical Depth is a measurement of the optical scattering caused by airborne atmospheric particles. Sources of these particles include: volcanic ash, wildfire smoke, windblown sand and dust. The MODIS MYD08_M3 dataset is a satellite derived level-3 gridded product. Monthly AOD values are averaged over 1x1 degree pixels.
Table of Variables¶
How to Acknowledge¶
“The Aqua/MODIS Level-3 (L3) MODIS Atmosphere Monthly Global Product MYD08_M3 were acquired from Atmosphere Archive & Distribution System (LAADS) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC), located in the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland (https://ladsweb.nascom.nasa.gov/).”
Platnick, S., et al., 2015. MODIS Atmosphere L3 Monthly Product. NASA MODIS Adaptive Processing System, Goddard Space Flight Center, USA: http://dx.doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MYD08_M3.061 | aerospace |
http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/latest%20headlines/2017/04/17/wwii-vintage-planes-highlight-tokyo-raids-75th-anniversary | 2017-07-26T18:44:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549426372.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20170726182141-20170726202141-00288.warc.gz | 0.924042 | 187 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__127298575 | en | DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Seven-decade-old bomber planes rumbled over southwest Ohio to begin events marking the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ attack on Japan.
The World War II era B-25 bombers flying in Monday will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton. At least a dozen are expected to take part in a flyover at the start of Tuesday afternoon’s memorial service.
Dayton area native retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, now 101 years old, plans to take part in the anniversary events, returning to Ohio from his Comfort, Texas, home. He is the last alive of the original 80 Raiders.
Two B-1 bombers from the 34th and 37th bomb squadrons at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, are to fly over at the end. | aerospace |
https://www.lonestarflight.org/fly/beechcraft-baron-b-58/ | 2021-12-03T10:34:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362619.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203091120-20211203121120-00036.warc.gz | 0.944246 | 476 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__173816780 | en | The Beechcraft Baron series of light twin-engine aircraft began as a follow-on design of the Model 95 Travel Air.
The B-55 was introduced in 1961 and could carry up to five people at a cruising speed near 200 mph. In 1969, Beechcraft rolled out the B-58 Baron, an updated version of the B-55 with a longer fuselage.
The B-58 featured double cargo doors for easy access to the rear cabin, comfortable club seating for the rear passengers, larger engines and increased fuel capacity. The lengthening of the fuselage also allowed more baggage to be carried. The B-58 can carry up to six passengers.
Over the five decades that Beechcraft has been making the Baron, there have been many different versions of the B-55 and B-58. One unique version of the B-55 Baron was the T-42 Cochise created for the U.S. Army as an instrument flight trainer. Later variants like the B-58TC were built with turbo charged engines for higher horsepower and the B-58P was pressurized for operation at higher altitudes.
One of the most popular twin-engine general aviation aircraft ever built, the Baron enjoys a loyal following due to its classic looks, performance and safety record. Over 6,000 Barons of all types have rolled off the Beechcraft production lines and the production line remains open.
This Baron was built in Wichita, Kansas, in 1978. The museum uses it as a utility aircraft in support of our flying operations, for business needs and as a photo platform. The double cargo doors at the rear cabin are removable for air-to-air photo operations. A deflector installed on the front portion of the cargo area keeps air turbulence inside the cabin to a minimum.
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft
- Country: United States
- Type: Civilian utility aircraft
- Engine: Two 285 hp Continental IO-520-CB
- Maximum speed: 256 mph
- Armamament: None
- Ceiling: 18,600 ft.
- Range: 1,100 miles
- Crew: 1.00
- Length: 29 ft. 10 in.
- Wingspan: 37 ft. 10 in.
- Number built: 6,700 + (still in production) | aerospace |
http://sps-aviation.com/news/?id=807&catId=8&h=Embraer-and-SkyTech-sign-letter-of-intent-for-up-to-six-KC-390-multi-mission-aircraft | 2018-12-10T14:20:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823339.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20181210123246-20181210144746-00445.warc.gz | 0.947099 | 233 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__233854753 | en | Footprint continues to grow with new international orders
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, is excited to announce that the Bell 429 global fleet has exceeded 330,000 hours of operation. With 325 aircraft in operation configured for various mission sets, the Bell 429 footprint continues to grow, with recent new orders and deliveries:
"We are pleased to see that the unique capabilities of the Bell 429 are satisfying our international customer base," said Bell International Commercial Business Senior Vice President Patrick Moulay. "We continue to see a steady flow of orders particularly in law enforcement for fleet growth. We also have a steadily growing corporate customer base that appreciates the refinement and sophistication of the aircraft."
The Bell 429 is designed with the future in mind, enhancing occupant safety, with the adaptability to remain at the forefront as mission requirements evolve. The Bell 429 is chosen by police forces, air medical teams and militaries around the world for time-sensitive missions. The aircraft has been chosen by customers in 42 countries, including Australia, France, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, Turkey, Thailand, the United States and the United Kingdom. | aerospace |
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