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https://www.creativehandbook.com/us/industry-news/blog-1096 | 2020-02-20T01:34:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875144498.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20200220005045-20200220035045-00455.warc.gz | 0.918806 | 462 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__152756265 | en | The Latest Industry News for the Exciting World of Production.
By: Air Hollywood | December 16, 2014
Air Hollywood, a Los Angeles based motion picture studio specializing in aviation-themed content, and Anthony Toth, film & television aviation prop master, together announce the launch of The Pan Am Experience ® a service that promises patrons to ®relive the magic of flying onboard a luxurious Pan Am 747.®
Within Air Hollywood's unique aviation-themed film studio, an exact interior replica of a Pan Am Boeing 747 sits, complete with both the First & Clipper Class Cabins and Pan Am®s famous Upper Deck Dining Room. The airplane is outfitted with all the furnishing of this golden era of travel, including the classic spiral staircase that connects First Class to the Upper Deck as well as all the cabin d®cor that made the airplane so special, including authentic China, linens, and stemware from Pan Am.
Flight attendants will provide beverage and dinner service to the mock travelers while playing a movie from the overhead projection system. After the ®flight®, patrons can peruse a vast collection of airline memorabilia, shop for licensed Pan Am merchandise, and visit Air Hollywood®s other movie sets and props used in hundreds of films, television shows, and commercials for the past forty years including the original cockpit used in the Paramount Pictures classic ®Airplane!®
The first Pan Am Experience is scheduled for Saturday, October 18 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, with many more events scheduled through the end of the year. The Pan Am 747 is also available for filming and private event rentals.
For more information about The Pan Am Experience, visit PanAmExperience.com.
About Air Hollywood
Air Hollywood is the world®s premiere aviation-themed motion picture studio, having served hundreds of feature films, TV shows, and commercials for the past fifteen years. For more information, please visit AirHollywood.com.
About Anthony Toth
Anthony began his career in the airline industry in 1987 and joined Air Hollywood in 2013. He has become Hollywood®s key contributor for vintage aviation props in both television and movie production. He is well known in the industry for his preservation of the Pan Am brand and restoration of a Pan Am 747 aircraft. | aerospace |
https://questions.x-plane.com/3476/cessna-172-autopilot-concern?show=3482 | 2023-06-03T07:51:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649177.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603064842-20230603094842-00328.warc.gz | 0.977781 | 90 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__144405793 | en | This may have been answered, however, I would like to make sure that I understand what is going on. Desktop version latest revision. I am interested in just setting the heading, however, it appears that altitude is also activated when I select Flight Dir to Auto, even if I have not pressed the ALT button. I wanted to have the plane fly in the direction selected, and change altitude manually.
Am I missing something? | aerospace |
https://payhip.com/b/e2VA | 2020-08-08T00:53:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737233.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20200807231820-20200808021820-00506.warc.gz | 0.89743 | 213 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__118735834 | en | Space Weather: Physics and Effects (Springer Praxis Books)
Author(s): Dr Volker Bothmer, Dr Ioannis A. Daglis (auth.)
This book is a state-of-the-art review on the physics of space weather and on space weather impacts on human technology, including manned spaceflight. With contributions from a team of international experts, this comprehensive work covers all aspects of space weather physical processes, and all known aspects of space hazards from humans, both in space and on Earth.
Space Weather - Physics and Effects
provides the first comprehensive, scientific background of space storms caused by the sun and its impact on geospace
focuses on weather issues that have become vital for the development of nationwide technological infrastructures
explains magnetic storms on Earth, including the effects of EUV radiation on the atmosphere
is an invaluable aid in establishing real-time weather forecasts
details the threat that solar effects might have on modern telecommunication systems, including national power grid systems, aircraft and manned spaceflight. | aerospace |
https://alertify.eu/space-tourism-market/ | 2024-02-21T19:39:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473524.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221170215-20240221200215-00385.warc.gz | 0.934937 | 833 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__32486579 | en | The global sub-orbital transportation and space tourism market size reached USD 423.7 Million in 2020 and is expected to register a significantly rapid revenue CAGR during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research.
Increasing use of parabolic flights by space agencies and academic institutions to test innovative and more advanced equipment and craft needed to be used in zero gravity operations is a key factor expected to drive market revenue growth between 2021 and 2028.
Increasing developments in spaceflight and spacecraft and launches and rising number of sub-orbital transportation startups such as Zero 2 Infinity SL and Space Perspective Inc. are expected to drive market revenue growth over the forecast period. In order to increase space capabilities, companies are constantly innovating and developing more advanced technologies. Such companies are working to develop vehicles with a robust feature, specifically reusability. Reusable systems enable businesses to reduce expenses, while also allowing operation of the system for multiple missions.
Advancements by various companies are also contributing to market growth. In addition, businesses are working on high-altitude balloons capable of attaining higher altitudes and furthering space missions, which is expected to boost revenue growth of the market going ahead.
The cost of space tourism will be high and recent advancements in space tourism and intense competition within leading aerospace firms is expected to continue to keep costs high. This factor is expected to restrain affordability among a number of individuals or companies and hamper global sub-orbital transportation and space tourism market growth to a substantial extent over the forecast period.
The global sub-orbital transportation and space tourism market revenue is expected to expand at a CAGR of 16.8% and market size is projected to increase from USD 423.7 Million in 2020 to USD 1,444.4 Million in 2028.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis:
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has substantially hampered operations of almost all businesses, including the sub-orbital transportation and space tourism market. Research & development activities were paused during the lockdown, which in turn, negatively affected progress in the sub-orbital transportation and space tourism industry. Space launch activities and testing were also halted to restrain spread of infections and to ensure safety and health of workers and personnel.
Current Trends and Innovations:
Companies are focusing on inventing novel technologies that would facilitate space transportation in recent years. Suborbital transportation, orbiting transportation, parabolic flights, and space exploration are some examples of space transportation. Furthermore, space flight businesses have been focusing on and developing space launch vehicles, thereby resulting in a decrease in cost of space launch operations.
Europe is expected to register a considerably rapid revenue growth rate during the forecast period due to increasing government initiatives for space exploration in developed countries in the region. In addition, rising need for satellite deployment, remote sensing, and earth observation in countries such as Russia, and this trend is expected to boost market revenue growth in Europe.
Some major companies operating in the market include Near Space Corporation, Blue Origin, LLC, Exos Aerospace Systems & Technologies, Inc., Aerostar International, Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), UP Aerospace, Inc., PD AeroSpace, LTD., Space Perspective Inc., Zero 2 Infinity SL, and Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc.
- In September 2021, Virgin Galactic released manifest for SpaceShipTwo Unity’s next rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America, which is the company’s first commercial, human-tended research mission. The “Unity 23” mission would be VSS Unity’s 23rd flight, and three paid crew members from Italian Air Force and the National Research Council would be on board. The mission’s aim is to assess and analyze consequences of the human body’s transition from gravity to microgravity. Other payloads on board will investigate the impact of microgravity on a variety of physical and chemical properties. The mission’s goal is to provide insights applicable to existing and future spaceflight systems and technologies by investigating and analyzing physiological and technical responses in sub-orbital flight. | aerospace |
https://tobeapilot.co.uk/private-pilot-licence-h/ | 2020-07-07T18:50:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655894904.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20200707173839-20200707203839-00138.warc.gz | 0.904108 | 534 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__52649398 | en | Helicopter Private Pilot Licence
What are the privileges of a Helicopter PPL?
- Flight Instruction
- Conducting skill tests and proficiency checks
What do I need to start a Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)?
You don’t require anything to start a PPL(H) as it is the first licence for anyone starting out. If you don’t already hold a licence, you will need to complete 45 hours of flight instruction on helicopters, 5 hours of which may have been completed in an approved flight simulator (an FNPT or FFS), including at least:
- 25 hours of dual flight instruction.
- 10 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 5 hours of solo cross country flight time with at least 1 cross country flight of at least 185 km (100 NM) that includes 2 full stop landings at an aerodrome different from the departure aerodrome.
- 35 of the 45 hours of flight instruction have to be completed on the same type of helicopter used for the skill test.
As well as completing the practical flight training, you will also need to complete a number of theoretical examinations, at present these are:
- Air Law (Air Law Student Manual – Buy Now)
- Operational Procedures
- Communications (Communications Student Manual – Buy Now)
- Navigation (Navigation Student Manual – Buy Now)
- Meteorology (Meteorology Student Manual – Buy Now)
- Flight Planning and Performance
- Principles of Flight
- Aircraft General Knowledge
- Human Performance (Human Performance Student Manual – Buy Now)
On top of these theoretical exams you will also need to complete a practical radio-telephony examination with an approved examiner.
Once all these are complete and you have carried out the required training you will complete a mock-test before completing the full Licence Skills Test which will last around 2 hours and be completed with your local CAA Examiner.
PPL (H) crediting if you hold a LAPL (H)
- 5 hours of dual flight instruction,
- At least 1 supervised solo cross-country flight, of at least 185km (100NM), plus full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the departure aerodrome
PPL (H) crediting if you hold another licence:
What is the cost of gaining a PPL(H)?
How do I get started?
To get started, either find your local flying school in our directory or click on the link below to purchase a trial flying lesson now (available nationwide and as gift vouchers…) | aerospace |
https://ernestodell.com/2016/08/02/7-cool-commercial-drone-uses-coming-to-a-sky-near-you/ | 2023-12-11T18:57:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679516047.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211174901-20231211204901-00577.warc.gz | 0.954323 | 1,823 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__99117998 | en | The Federal Aviation Administration recently relaxed the rules entrepreneurs must abide by in order to operate umanned aerial vehicles for commercial purposes. Here’s what that means for businesses.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), more commonly referred to as “drones,” have made quite the splash with hobbyists and entrepreneurs alike since bursting into the civilian sphere. On June 21, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released new rules on civilian drone usage, known as “Part 107.” Those rules will go into effect Aug. 29, and many entrepreneurs are chomping at the bit to get their drone-based ventures off the ground, literally.
To find out more about drones and the vast range of applications they offer for business owners, we spoke with several industry insiders and UAV experts about what the future holds for the technology. Their answers demonstrate that these unmanned aircraft are versatile tools that can change existing businesses and help establish new startups.
The FAA and the regulatory landscape
The new regulations streamline the process to legally operate a drone for commercial purposes. Many entrepreneurs are hailing the changes as a step forward that eases the process of expanding commercial drone operations. Among the changes included in the Part 107 update are relaxed standards for pilots and the removal of the “Section 333 exemption,” which was previously required for commercial operations.
“Drone adoption has been growing rapidly — 300,000 drones were registered within the first month after the FAA opened its registration site — and there are simply not enough pilots of manned aircraft to keep up with demand,” Mike Winn, CEO and co-founder of software company DroneDeploy, said. “The most significant change under Part 107 is that operating drones commercially no longer requires a pilot’s license and a Section 333 exemption. Up until this point, the need for a licensed pilot and the lack of regulatory clarity were the most significant bottlenecks for many businesses looking to expand drone operations.”
“Essentially, you can use a drone as long as it is less than 55 pounds, within eyesight by a certified ‘remote pilot in command’ operator at a maximum altitude of 400 feet,” Braden Perry, an attorney at Kennyhertz Perry, said. “Prior to the new rules, you had to have a pilot’s license to operate an unmanned aircraft. Most companies cannot afford to hire a pilot solely to pilot a drone. The certification for remote pilot in command is not strenuous, and generally any adult can get one at little cost, and very quickly. This opens the doors for almost any company to utilize unmanned aircraft technology in their business.”
Applications for UAVs in business
So far, businesses have used drones largely in video and photography, especially for marketing purposes, but there are many other applications of UAV technology that might surprise you. From agriculture to internet access, drones are a multipurpose tool that offers the potential to reimagine some of the most critical ways humanity operates.
“The only limit is a person’s imagination,” Brian Opp, manager of aerospace business development at the North Dakota Department of Commerce, said. “I’ve heard [drones] compared to the internet a number of times. I don’t know if drones will be as world-changing, but there are certainly so many commercial applications that can have a positive impact, either on a business’s bottom line or by making jobs safer.”
“I just think that the drone industry is — no pun intended — obviously going to take off,” Joshua Larson, founder of drone consultancy Breakover Services, said. “This technology can be used to do anything, as we’ve seen. The safest, most efficient way to get it out there is training and education for the people who will be flying in the airspace where manned aircraft are.”
Here’s how some pilots are already using drones, and how they might be used in the future for businesses both large and small.
Farmers can benefit from drones in several ways. In fact, many in the UAV industry cite agriculture as an enormous area of opportunity for drone technology. Not only can drones save farmers money by helping them identify failing plants early and take inventory of crops, but the machines can also be used to map and study the farmland and its irrigation systems. In each of these cases, utilizing drones helps expedite what are otherwise time-consuming projects.
“The drone is just the school bus. What’s important is the sensor capturing data and [the] software that’s really forming that data-analytics piece and hoping to extrapolate the useful information out of that,” Opp said.
In addition, drones can be equipped to spray pesticides, fertilizers or water on crops. Each UAV is like a far cheaper mini-crop duster. And for farms with livestock, drones can also be used to monitor the animals and quickly gather and track useful data about animal health and population.
Architecture and construction
Architectural firms and construction contractors are also benefitting from the use of drones. Much like professionals in real estate, architects can use images and footage of a property to create 3D renderings of the structures they aim to build.
By cheaply and quickly creating aerial shots on which to place an architectural rendering, architects can create real-world concepts of their projects. This ability is indispensable to creating accurate designs and understanding how they fit within properties.
Access to these plans during the construction project is also useful to the people actually bringing the design to life.
Drone-based delivery services probably constitute one of the most obvious applications.
While still restricted to a pretty low maximum load-bearing weight (55 pounds including the drone itself), delivery-by-drone is yet another promising application. Some have questioned the feasibility of Jeff Bezos’ planned Amazon Prime Air, but the promise of goods delivered direct to your door by drone will only become more real as the technology continues to evolve and its capabilities expand.
This is especially true for areas where traveling by road is difficult or treacherous.
Engineering firms are also utilizing drones on in-depth projects like oil pipelines, transmission cables and maintenance inspections.
“Engineering firms are a common profession that has applications all over the place,” Opp said. “Engineering firms are involved in things like road construction and maintenance, airport planning, and infrastructure projects. When they look at performing surveying work, use of drones and sensors can expedite their work in significant ways, increasing efficiency.”
Environmental monitoring and conservation
Much like how farmers use drones to monitor crops and animals, the technology can be utilized to keep tabs on ecological environments. UAVs are discrete and can monitor animal populations without disturbing them. This type of monitoring offers important insights into conservation efforts, migration tracking, habitat management and flood assessment, which is particularly useful on the coasts.
Drones also provide data on the health of vegetative and animal populations, and the technology offers a unique ability to identify species in hard to reach places.
Another obvious use for drones is in media coverage. Previously, aerial shots were available only to large news corporations that could afford a news helicopter. Now, local journalists and small-scale media outlets can easily capture aerial footage for news coverage.
In addition, drones can get into tighter areas, lower to the ground than a news helicopter could ever hope to travel. Even simple tasks, like recording a face-to-face interview, can easily be made more dynamic and engaging with a camera-equipped drone hovering nearby.
Wireless internet access
Another application for drones, one that received much media attention when Facebook purchased solar-drone company Titan Aerospace, is the use of UAVs for internet connectivity. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s proposed plan is to bring internet access to the developing world with the Aquila drone, which just completed a successful test flight.
Google and Amazon are examples of other large corporations that have also invested in the drone industry. Zuckerberg released a statement illustrating just how promising drone technology is when it comes to expanding internet access worldwide.
“Eventually, our goal is to have a fleet of Aquilas flying together at 60,000 feet [18 kilometers], communicating with each other with lasers and staying aloft for months at a time — something that’s never been done before,” Zuckerberg said.
Thinking about getting a drone for your business? Our sister site, Tom’s Guide, has reviewed the best drones currently on the market.
Adam received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University. He worked for a local newspaper and freelanced for several publications after graduating college. He can be reached by email, or follow him on Twitter. | aerospace |
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/lsgi/research/impact-stories/ | 2023-02-07T08:09:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500392.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207071302-20230207101302-00797.warc.gz | 0.924129 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__212784267 | en | High-precision and high-resolution topographic information for surface hazard analysis and landing site evaluation are vital for the success of any landing mission to planetary bodies. They are also essential for planetary science research. A LSGI research group led by Prof. Bo Wu has systematically researched planetary remote sensing over the past decade. They have advanced research and development in planetary mapping and remote sensing data analysis. A new integrated 3D mapping model has been developed for high-precision and high-resolution topographic mapping of the Moon and Mars, surpassing all existing technology, such as photogrammetry or laser altimetry. Novel deep learning approaches have also been developed for more automated and robust analysis of planetary remote sensing data. These developments led to a 'Gold Medal' and an 'R. Alekseev Award' for the PolyU team at the 44th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva in April 2016. The research article about multiple-source data integration for precision lunar topographic mapping was cited by Nature Index as 'a landmark paper on lunar topographic models' in an analysis of the research produced by universities in Hong Kong. The developments and results have been extensively used for landing site mapping and characterisation for China’s lunar and Mars landing missions.
(Photo caption: Prof. Bo Wu at the launch site of Chang’E-4 in Xichang Satellite Launch Center)
(Photo caption: COVID-19 illness onset risk prediction for 347 cities in China on 30th of Jan 2020.) | aerospace |
http://arundal-astronautics.co.uk/education/textbooks-literature/space-engineering-literature/ | 2020-10-22T14:12:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107879673.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20201022141106-20201022171106-00106.warc.gz | 0.939597 | 369 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__210526986 | en | Space Mission Analysis & Design:
One of the key text books to have as an aspiring Space Engineer, this book covers all of the sub systems that require consideration when designing satellites. This textbook is often abbreviated to “SMAD”. At the end of each subsystem chapter there are plenty of further reading references for the budding engineer to explore and assist them with their research.
Spacecraft Systems Engineering:
Another “key text book” in the Space Engineering world, this book also covers the sub systems required in a space applications. In particular, the chapter on spacecraft structure acoustic and launch loads are described clearly.
Spacecraft Structures and Mechanisms:
If you are looking to specialise in spacecraft structure and mechanisms, or as a mechanical engineer, this book is worth the purchase price. The first few chapters re-introduces the reader to some fundamentals of structural designs. The rest of the book, however, gives examples of designing space structures with algorithms and end of chapter references for further reading.
Spacecraft Dynamics & Control:
This book specialises in attitude & orbital control (AOCS) systems. The first few chapters go over orbital dynamics and manoeuvres, before going into attitude control calculations, liquid sloshing of fuel tanks (and how these affect motion) and some of the hardware available for system study.
Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students:
Orbital Mechanics is an excellent text book, full of examples that are worked through stage by stage to assist the reader in understanding the problem. Not only this, but there is access to an enormous amount of MATLAB programs and scripts that can be used to model problems just by changing parameters. These can then be adapted for use in your own projects. The chapters on rocketry and attitude control are also well written and explained. | aerospace |
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/ready-jet-go/series/0/video/ZW0675A011S00 | 2018-06-25T13:56:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867885.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625131117-20180625151117-00445.warc.gz | 0.982594 | 97 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__130894856 | en | Mission To Mars/Sounds Abound
Jet and Sydney interrupt Sean doing some training in his backyard which eventually leads a mission to Mars. Sean's trying to work on a science project for Space Troops but is interrupted by his friends' constant noise.
This episode was published 9 May 2018. It was available until Fri 8 Jun 2018.
This episode is no longer available in iview. You might like similar programs to this, shown below. Learn more in iview Support. | aerospace |
https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/during-final-rocket-barrage-ben-gurion-passengers-were-rushed-back-into-terminal/ | 2023-12-06T08:11:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00442.warc.gz | 0.97368 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__294027368 | en | Army Radio reports that passengers boarding flights at Ben Gurion Airport were rushed off the aircraft sleeves and back into the terminal amid a rocket attack in central Israel last night.
The passengers took shelter in the terminal’s reinforced area as a rocket siren sounded, but the Israel Airports Authority later said no rocket was heading their way.
After investigating the matter, the IAA confirmed no rockets came close to the airport, and none were intercepted over the area — despite some Hebrew media reports that said one rocket was indeed shot down over the airport.
Flights resumed after around 11 minutes, after checks revealed that no shrapnel from a potential rocket or interception had damaged the runways.
Flights inbound to Israel held their positions as the rocket sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, a standard procedure.
The barrage came shortly before a ceasefire went into effect. | aerospace |
https://www.afnwc.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002590906/ | 2024-02-25T05:01:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00671.warc.gz | 0.912681 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__67804543 | en | This artist's concept depicts the new Mission Integration Facility that will be built for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill AFB, Utah. The facility’s groundbreaking was held on Feb. 19, 2021, and it is scheduled to be completed by April 2023. (Courtesy graphic)
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If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit.
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regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters. | aerospace |
https://sbj.net/stories/boeing-to-build-military-aircraft-facility-in-stl,84839 | 2023-06-09T01:51:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655244.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609000217-20230609030217-00589.warc.gz | 0.90493 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__153241432 | en | YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Boeing is planning to develop a new facility for producing military aircraft in St. Louis.
The 47,500-square-foot facility would focus on next-generation military tech.
The new site is part of Boeing “Phantom Works," a unit that conducts research, development and prototyping work for defense purposes.
Read more from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The iTooth Family Dentistry facility under development in south Springfield is centered on patient care.
Beef-A-Roo adding 2nd Springfield restaurant
Second Springfield Target store in the works
Curb Appeal: $20M in high-end inventory hits market
Poll: Does Springfield need a second Target?
Longtime Sapp Design architect dies
Casa Bonita returning after renovations by 'South Park' creators
$350M development slated to open next year in Lake of the Ozarks | aerospace |
https://latestpagenews.com/technology/royal-mail-has-announced-that-postal-deliveries-by-drone-should-take-off/ | 2022-05-20T11:28:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662531779.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520093441-20220520123441-00205.warc.gz | 0.947477 | 451 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__45149939 | en | Royal Mail has announced plans to increase the use of drones for deliveries by creating 50 new ‘drone postal routes’ over the next three years.
As part of a partnership with logistics drone company Windracers and subject to Civil Aviation Authority approval, the move will provide faster and more convenient services for remote communities, Royal Mail said.
Drones (unmanned aircraft) will also help further reduce Royal Mail’s carbon emissions and improve the reliability of island postal services.
Ferries, conventional aircraft and land-based deliveries are currently used, which may be affected by inclement weather.
Initial routes for the new service will include the Isles of Scilly, Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides.
Royal Mail said it aims to deploy up to 200 drones over the next three years, increasing to more than 500 to serve all corners of the UK.
Royal Mail has conducted four drone trials in the past 18 months, including flights to the Isle of Mull in Scotland, the Isles of Scilly off the coast of Cornwall and between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay in the Orkney Islands.
Test flights for the new service were made between Tingwall Airport in Lerwick and Unst – a flight of 50 miles each way.
The drones used in the trial can carry up to 100kg of mail for two daily round trips between the islands, with letters and packages then being delivered by the local postman or woman.
Simon Thompson, Chief Executive of Royal Mail, said: “Delivering on time to our customers regardless of their location or weather, whilst protecting our environment is our goal.
“Although we go everywhere, Royal Mail already has the lowest carbon emissions per parcel delivered. This initiative will help reduce our emissions even further.”
Stephen Wright, Chairman of Windracers Group, said: “The middle mile of supply and logistics, particularly to remote locations, has long been overlooked by the industry and is ripe for innovation.
“We have focused over the past five years on developing the most commercially viable essential logistics drones, so we are delighted to be collaborating with Royal Mail on this ambitious and groundbreaking deployment of autonomous aircraft.” | aerospace |
https://www.orlandoventuresourcing.com/2019/10/09/spacex-to-launch-2nd-batch-of-satellites-from-cape-canaveral/ | 2022-05-21T08:44:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662539049.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521080921-20220521110921-00687.warc.gz | 0.913326 | 114 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__192556001 | en | SpaceX plans to take its next step this month in building a constellation of satellites capable of providing high-speed internet around the world.
About 60 satellites will be carried to space on the Hawthorne, California-based company’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of SpaceX’s Starlink program. The rocket will launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station no earlier than Oct. 17, according to the launch schedule maintained by the Space Coast Office of Tourism. Launch dates and times can fluctuate depending on weather, technical issues and other factors. Read more here. | aerospace |
http://dion9146.blogspot.com/2013/12/done-covering.html | 2022-01-20T08:43:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320301730.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120065949-20220120095949-00251.warc.gz | 0.927961 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__216124174 | en | Finally done covering the airframe. I ran out of Koverall and couldn't get to the hobby shop until just before Christmas. But now the wings are done, and everything has two coats of poly. Next comes primer and paint, then I can start assembly and setup.
I need to get this plane off of the bench because my 8 year old girl just got her first RC airplane. It's a small span glider from Mountain Models, and of course we need to build it! | aerospace |
https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002635286/ | 2022-06-24T22:53:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103033816.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220624213908-20220625003908-00180.warc.gz | 0.888169 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__173026846 | en | Families of deployers hold a welcome home sign April 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of the 350th Air Refueling Squadron were welcomed home by the open arms of family, friends and colleagues after a 4-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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This colour represents a typical appearance of the numerous colours standarised (or standardized!) for manufacture in the USA to British Ministry of Aircraft Production specifications for aircraft ordered by the British during World War Two (n.b. this refers to aircraft bought and paid for by the British, not lend-lease aircraft which were finished in the closest US spec colours).
Du Pont 71-021 Type S Sky and Spec 3-1 No.323 Sky Gray, being two prolific examples of US equivalents to British MAP Type S Sky, were used on the undersides of US built aircraft delivered in Temperate Land Scheme colours. The US equivalent Sky colours were used in lieu of the RAF's MAP Type S Sky (ACRN01). We have manufactured this colour as whilst the US equivalents were generally similar to MAP Type S Sky in contextual appearance on the aircraft, they were sufficiently different when compared side by side to be worthy of representation for model makers seeking accuracy.
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https://fapirowatiby.frithwilliams.com/soil-stabilization-mat-for-lunar-launchlanding-site-book-29929ne.php | 2021-10-27T06:58:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588102.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20211027053727-20211027083727-00481.warc.gz | 0.877313 | 2,076 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__10411811 | en | 2 edition of Soil stabilization mat for lunar launch/landing site found in the catalog.
Soil stabilization mat for lunar launch/landing site
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The Apollo 12 and Surveyor 3 landing sites in the Ocean of Storms on the moon. Visible is the descent stage of Intrepid (the lunar module) and . Apollo 17 (December 7–19, ) was the final Moon landing mission of NASA's Apollo program, and remains the most recent time humans have travelled beyond low Earth orbit. Its crew consisted of Commander Eugene Cernan, Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt, and Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans, and it carried a biological experiment containing five mice.
This architecture will send one lander to the lunar surface with the capability of producing its own propellant to launch itself to multiple sites of scientific interest. It is compared with two other possible planetary exploration architectures: the multiple mission architecture which sends one mission to each landing site of interest, and the. Lunar soil is the fine fraction of the regolith found on the surface of the properties can differ significantly from those of terrestrial physical properties of lunar soil are primarily the result of mechanical disintegration of basaltic and anorthositic rock, caused by continual meteoric impacts and bombardment by solar and interstellar charged atomic particles over years.
the Moon with a first launch as early as Seven missions to different landing sites were planned for the first block. A second-generation design, carrying a small lunar roving vehicle, and a non-landing cam-era platform to map the whole moon from orbit were studied and begun. As a near-contemporary of Ranger, the Surveyor. Latitude and longitude referenced to DE Mean Earth/Polar Axis Lunar Reference frame. Landing site references - the control network used and more precise coordinates for the landing, ALSEP, and LRRR sites Lunar landing site map - Map showing landing sites of the Apollo, Luna, and Surveyor missions Where are they now?
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Problem. A proposed design for a lunar take-off/landing "mat" is presented. This proposal goes beyond dealing with the usual problems of heat and load resistances associated with take-off and landing, by solving the problem of soil stabilization at the site. Through adequate stabilization, the problem of flying debris is eliminated.
Get this from a library. Soil stabilization mat for lunar launch/landing site. [Amy L Acord; Georgia Institute of Technology.; NASA/USRA University Advanced Design Program.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.;]. A proposed design for a lunar take-off/landing mat is presented.
This proposal goes beyond dealing with the usual problems of heat and load resistances associated with take-off and landing, by solving the problem of soil stabilization at the site.
Through adequate stabilization, the problem of. • Lunar Regollth Bag Collection and Emplacement Device • Soil Stabilization Mat for Lunar Launch/Landing Site • Lunar Rated Fastening Systems for Robotic Implementation • Lunar Surface Cable/Conduit and Automated Deploy-ment System • Lunar Regolith Bagging System • Lunar Rated Fasteners and Fastening Systems A special topics team of.
Soil stabilization mat for lunar launch/landing site. A proposed design for a lunar take-off/landing mat is presented. This proposal goes beyond dealing with the usual problems of heat and Author: Annette Gough. The Contents of This Book Chapter 2: Exploration, Samples, and Recent Concepts of the Moon.
Lunar Exploration The Lunar Regolith. Lunar Soil Spectral Properties of the Lunar Regolith Geology of the Apollo and Luna Landing Sites Chapter Afterword. Return to the Moon Current Understanding of the Moon: A Base for Planning.
Building launch pads on extraterrestrial surfaces has gained interest as a way to improve landing safety and mitigate dust problems caused by launch and landing.
On Mars, a landing pad may be a necessity for the safe landing of a large human-carrying vehicle. Lunar dust is regarded as the most crucial environmental problem on the Moon, and related research has crucially important scientific and technological interests. Here, we first reported the in situ measurements of lunar dust at the Chang'E‐3 landing site in the northern Mare Imbrium using temperature‐controlled sticky quartz crystal.
The nature of the lunar upper surface is illustrated in this view of small pebbles being collected by a rake near the Apollo 16 landing site in the Descartes highlands. Lunar sample was taken from the top of the boulder. (Courtesy of NASA, AS).
Map of Past Lunar Landing Sites. > Larger image This map shows the locations of many spacecraft that have landed on the moon. Green triangles represent Apollo missions. Yellow are NASA Surveyor missions, and red are Russian Luna spacecraft. One of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's missions is to search for potential landing sites for.
The lunar sample laboratory is where pristine lunar samples are prepared for shipment to scientists and educators. Nearly samples are distributed each year for research and teaching projects.
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The landing gear also must provide a stable launch platform for lift-off of the ascent stage from the lunar surface. National Space Science Data Center - Lunar Data Project; Lunar Surface Experiments; Lunar Surface Drill Manual; Traverse Gravimeter Experiment (A17 only) ALSEP Termination Letter.
Landing Sites, Maps, Geology. History of the Lunar Orbiter Program; Landing Site Selection; On the Moon with Apo16,17; NASA Lunar Chart; Lunar Topographic. We have been finishing the moon chapter in our Apologia Astronomy book, and having waaay too much fun. There was one activity which, thanks to Gary, expanded into a really fabulous STEM activity.
The challenge was to build a Lunar Landing Module out of junk. For long duration space exploration missions on the Moon and Mars, growing food on site will be advantageous, saving overall mass to be carried for the space question is: Can we grow plants on Moon and Mars like we do here on Earth?Ecologist Wieger Wamelink at Alterra Wageningen UR plans to find out.
Wamelink has proposed to study feasibility of plant growth in lunar soil first. On the Moon these landing pads would prevent the regolith dust from sandblasting other infrastructure at 3 km/s and spreading dust all over the Moon and even into lunar orbit.
On Mars the landing pads would prevent the lander exhaust plume from excavating a large hole under the lander, melting possible ice and possibly tipping the lander on its.
The lunar surface easily supported the weight of the astronauts and their equipment. Typically, astronaut boots and the Lunar Rover's wheels only penetrated 1 to 2 centimeters into the surface, with penetration reaching five centimeters in some places.
The Lunar Module footpads sank 2 to 20 centimeters into the soil. Susante, Paul van, and Philip T. Metzger, “Design, Test and Simulation of Lunar and Mars Landing Pad Soil Stabilization Built with In-Situ Rock Utilization,” Proceedings of Earth and Space Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments, Orlando, FL, April The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera snapped its best look yet of the Apollo 11 landing site on the moon.
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It then used vernier engines to affect a soft landing. Surveyor 3 used a launch-coast-burn ascent to achieve a Lunar transfer trajectory. The descent to the Lunar surface was achieved using the same technique as Surveyor 1.
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https://watnews.uk/aircraft-displays-at-farnborough-international-airshow-2022/ | 2023-09-26T15:46:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510214.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926143354-20230926173354-00143.warc.gz | 0.937434 | 157 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__166045181 | en | Britain’s Farnborough International Airshow made its long-awaited return this week after 4 years, with aerospace and defense industry leaders gathering against a backdrop of a heatwave and travel chaos.
The five-day trade show started off on Monday, which showcased the most advanced aircraft across commercial and military aviation.
From the runway 21st July 2022
Military Tactical Displays
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The July 18-22 event comes as soaring temperatures gripped parts of Europe and attendees faced scorching heat of 38C at the start of the week. Heat waves have become more frequent, more intenseas a result of the climate crisis.
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http://deltamuseum.org/M_Education_DeltaHistory_Aircraft_Lockheed_L-1011.htm | 2013-05-21T22:51:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700842908/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516104042-00020-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.925939 | 1,012 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__214736962 | en | Delta flew a total of 70 L-1011s, up to 56 at one time. This was the largest L-1011 fleet in the industry.
In 1973, Delta was the first airline to simultaneously operate three of the first generation wide-bodied aircraft types — the Boeing 747, DC-10, and L-1011 — using the trademark "Wide-Ride" fleet in its ads.
Delta was the only major airline to operate all four variants of the L-1011: the L1011-1, the L-1011-200, the L-1011-250 and the L-1011-500.
Ship 702 flew Delta's first revenue L-1011 flight on December 15, 1973, with 39 passengers from Atlanta to Philadelphia.
Cities with early Delta L-1011 service were Atlanta, New York, New Orleans, Miami, Tampa, Houston and Philadelphia, with plans to extend service to Chicago and Detroit in early 1974.
Passengers on the TriStars in the early 1970s filled 250 seats (including 50 in first class). Flight attendants provide meals from a lower-deck galley. Crew numbered three pilots and ten flight attendants.
Interior cabin was described as "high, wide and handsome" in 1973. L-1011s brought new dimension in comfort with extra space throughout the airplane. Three double-width entry doors on each side of the fuselage and wider aisles allowed easier, faster boarding and deplaning.
In-flight entertainment in 1973, offered 7 "mood-matching" channels of Deltasonic stereo "Words & Music" programs. Delta's first movies were shown on its trans-Atlantic L-1011s in 1978.
The Lockheed 1011 offered fuel efficiencies in the midst of the U.S. Fuel Crisis:
"The TriStar will be of tremendous assistance in the current energy crisis since it is replacing older and less economical four engine equipment. The TriStar, at average cruise speeds, actually consumes less fuel than several of the older jets…Their 250 seat passenger carrying capability will also be of great assistance in the face of curtailed schedules due to the fuel shortage." Delta Senior Vice President-Marketing Joseph A. Cooper, 1973
First U.S. commercial jetliner able to land with a zero (no visibility) ceiling and with a 700 foot RVR (runway visual range)--meant fewer diversions from inclement weather.
The "New Advanced Automated Navigation System" featured a TV screen that operated like a moving map which navigated the airplane between cities. It connected to the Auto Pilot and Automatic Landing System, giving truly automatic flight.
Model -500 Ordered
Immediately after the Civil Aeronautics Board awarded Delta its Atlanta-London (Gatwick) route, Delta ordered three L-1011-500s, in January 1978.
Delta was the first domestic airline to order L-1011-500s.
The Model -500 was a long-range version of the basic L-1011. It held 241 seats, several seat rows smaller then the original 1001 because payload had to be traded off for the extra fuel required.
Model -200 Flies Trans-Atlantic
Eager to begin service to London, Delta leased two L-1011-200s from TWA and inaugurated its Atlanta-London route on April 30, 1978.
Model -500 Flies Trans-Atlantic and Pacific Routes
Delta was the first U.S. airline to fly the L-1011-500 on June 17, 1979, when it inaugurated service to Frankfurt, Germany from Atlanta.
"Your Delta Wide-Ride jet is the new Dash 500 model of the L-1011 TriStar, the first of its kind in transatlantic service. This long-range TriStar gives you a quieter, smoother flight. And the comfort of 'living room' cabins 8 feet high and 19 feet wide." Brochure promoting Delta's new service to Germany:
With its L-1011-500 fleet, Delta expanded trans-Atlantic service through the 1980s:
Delta began service to Honolulu with an L-1011-500 on December 14, 1984, and the L-1011 became the backbone of Honolulu service from Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta.
Delta flew its first trans-Pacific service on March 2, 1987, with the L-1011-500: Atlanta—Portland, Oregon—Tokyo.
Other notable Asian inaugurals flown by Delta L-1011s include:
Delta's last transoceanic L-1011 flight was on November 30, 1998, from Vienna to Atlanta.
Tristar 1 N728DA flew Delta's final L-1011 service on July 31, 2001. It was a roundtrip from Atlanta to Orlando, FL, and back to Atlanta.
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Nasa’s Double Asteroid Redirection Check (Dart) spacecraft is designed to be a one-hit surprise. It should finish its days by crashing into an asteroid at 24,000 kilometres per hour on September 26. Launched from Earth in November 2021, Dart is concerning the dimension of a bus and was created to check and show our capability to defend the Earth from a harmful asteroid.
Touchdown a direct hit on a goal from 11 million kilometres away isn’t straightforward. However whereas this sounds far, the asteroid was really chosen by Nasa as a result of it’s comparatively near Earth. It will give engineers the chance to check the spacecraft’s capability to function itself within the closing levels earlier than the affect, because it crashes autonomously.
The goal asteroid known as Dimorphos, a physique 163 metres in diameter that’s orbiting a 780 metre-wide asteroid known as Didymos. This “binary asteroid system” was chosen as a result of Dimorphos is in orbit round Didymos, which makes it simpler to measure the results of the affect because of the ensuing change in its orbit. Nevertheless, the Dimorphos system doesn’t at present pose any threat to the Earth.
Regardless, Nasa is trying nothing lower than a full scale planetary defence experiment to vary an asteroid’s path. The method getting used known as “kinetic affect”, which alters the orbit of the asteroid by crashing into it. That’s basically what is called a security shot in snooker, however performed on a planetary degree between the spacecraft (because the cue ball) and the asteroid.
A tiny deflection could possibly be ample to show that this method can really change the trail of an asteroid on a collision path with the Earth.
However the Dart spacecraft goes to be utterly blown aside by the collision as a result of it is going to have an effect equal to about three tonnes of TNT. As compared, the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima was equal to fifteen,000 tonnes of TNT.
So, with this degree destruction and the gap concerned, how will we have the ability to see the crash? Fortunately, the Dart spacecraft shouldn’t be travelling alone on its quest, it’s carrying LICIACube, a shoebox-size mini spacecraft, often called a cubesat, developed by the Italian House Company and aerospace engineering firm Argotec. This little companion has lately separated from the Dart spacecraft and is now travelling by itself to witness the affect at a secure distance of 55km.
By no means earlier than has a cubesat operated round asteroids so this gives new potential methods of exploring house sooner or later. The affect may even be noticed from Earth utilizing telescopes. Mixed, these strategies will allow scientists to verify whether or not the operation has been profitable.
It would, nevertheless, take weeks for LICIACube to ship all pictures again to Earth. This era can be totally nerve wracking – ready for excellent news from a spacecraft is at all times an emotional time for an engineer.
What occurs subsequent? An investigation group will take a look at the aftermath of the crash. These scientists will purpose to measure the modifications in Dimorphos’ movement round Didymos by observing its orbital interval. That is the time throughout which Dimorphos passes in entrance and behind Didymos, which is able to occur each 12 hours.
Floor telescopes will purpose to seize pictures of the Dimorphos’ eclipse as this occurs. To trigger a big sufficient deflection, Dart should create at the least a 73-second orbital interval change after affect – seen as modifications within the frequencies of the eclipses.
These measurements will finally decide how efficient “kinetic affect” know-how is in deflecting a probably hazardous asteroid – we merely don’t know but.
It’s because we really know little or no of the asteroids’ composition. The nice uncertainty round how robust Dimorphosis is has made designing a bullet spacecraft a really monumental engineering problem. Based mostly on floor statement, the Didymos system is suspected to be a rubble-pile made up of a lot of completely different rocks, however its inner construction is unknown.
There are additionally nice uncertainties concerning the consequence of the affect. Materials ejected afterwards will contribute to the results of the crash, offering an extra pressure. We don’t know whether or not a crater can be fashioned by the affect or if the asteroid itself will endure main deformation, which means we will’t ensure how a lot pressure the collision will unleash.
Future missions Our exploration of the asteroid system doesn’t finish with Dart. The European House Company is ready to launch the Hera mission in 2024, arriving at Didymos in early 2027 to take a detailed take a look at the remaining affect results.
By observing the deformations attributable to the Dart affect on Dimorphos, the Hera spacecraft will acquire a greater understanding of its composition and formation. Data of the inner properties of objects reminiscent of Didymos and Dimorphos may even assist us higher perceive the hazard they may pose to Earth within the occasion of an affect.
In the end, the teachings from this mission will assist confirm the mechanics of a high-velocity affect. Whereas laboratory experiments and laptop fashions can already assist validate scientists’ affect predictions, full-scale experiments in house reminiscent of Dart are the closest we are going to get to the entire image. Discovering out as a lot as we will about asteroids will assist us perceive what pressure we have to hit them with to deflect them.
The Dart mission has led to worldwide cooperation amongst scientists hoping to deal with the worldwide challenge of planetary defence and, along with my colleagues on the Dart investigation group, we purpose to analyse the affect results. My very own focus can be on learning the movement of the fabric that’s ejected from the affect.
The spacecraft affect is scheduled for September 26 at 19:14 Jap Daylight Time (00:14 British Summer season Time on September 27). You possibly can observe the affect on Nasa TV. | aerospace |
https://www.rtdna.org/article/eng_kites_tethered_drones_for_newsgathering | 2021-01-18T16:51:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703515075.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118154332-20210118184332-00392.warc.gz | 0.950343 | 1,964 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__233182664 | en | By Henry H. Perritt, Jr.
Most of the fascination with civilian drones has focused on those that engage in free flight, orbiting or hovering over news according to commands given by their drone operators (“DROPs”), aided by onboard autonomous navigation systems.
Many in the news business, most notably including CNN and a major satellite news operator, also are interested in another type of drone, one tethered to the ground by a lightweight cable that not only holds it in place but also delivers electricity and collects high-definition video in real time.
CNN, another network, or a television station can launch a tethered drone and keep it in the air for hours to cover breaking news such as a fire, a major vehicle accident, a natural disaster, or a police standoff. Now, coverage of such events requires hovering a news helicopter in the vicinity, interrupted by refueling every couple of hours, or launching a free-flying drone which has to land every twenty minutes for battery replacement.
Charles Spoto, the founder and proprietor of Satellite Technology Systems, Inc., one of the largest and most successful providers of satellite truck services to television networks, believes that tethered drones will be an important tool for aerial news coverage. "They will provide the same point of view as cameras mounted on portable masts, but from more desirable heights,” he says. “They'll be used primarily for wide shots, although they could be equipped with remotely controllable zoom lenses for closer shots.”
“They are much safer than free-fly drones,” he adds. “All that's necessary is to ensure the appropriate tether and to clear people out of the radius represented by the length of the tether. That way no one can get hurt even if the drone malfunctions and comes down. There’s no need for elaborate regulation like what the FAA has proposed for free-flying drones."
Spoto is designing his own tethered drone system to improve on what is available in the market now. “The trick,” he says, “is to send higher voltage along a narrow-gauge copper wire that is part of the tether to reduce the loss associated with high current at lower voltage—these things require a lot of current--and then to use off-the-shelf semiconductors on the drone to step the voltage down and allow the current required for the motors.”
STS has applied for a section 333 exemption and plans to fly its DJI S1000, DJI Inspire, and a tethered drone under the exemption.
CNN got interested in tethered drones when people first started exploring risk mitigation techniques for newsgathering drones. Tethered drones are "inherently safer" than free-fly drones, says Greg Agvent, Senior Director of News Operations at CNN. “Not only does the length of the tether limit the radius in which the drone could land if there is a problem, additional risk mitigation features are possible, such as an emergency backup battery with enough capacity to allow the drone to land if there's a power loss through the tether, and a GPS-defined tube within the radius of the 199 foot tether so that the area of possible ground contact is even smaller." The length of the tether is not a significant limitation, says Agvent. "99% of what we need to do with free-fly drones would take place below 200 feet, anyway.”
"Most of the time, we would deploy a tethered drone with a satellite truck. We’ll utilize the tools already in our toolbox." But tethered drones are not going to replace free-fly drones, which provide "intimate aerial pictures that grab attention," as he puts it. “And drones are not going to replace helicopters either; they will all supplement each other.”
Recently, Georgia Tech held a conference involving CNN, local TV stations, local police, fire, and SWAT team representatives. One Atlanta station was enthusiastic about the possibility of keeping a tethered drone in the area over expressway interchanges like Atlanta’s famous "Spaghetti Junction.” “The drone could stay in the air watching the Spaghetti Junction all day for a fraction of the cost of paying $1000 an hour to keep a helicopter up for three hours during morning and evening rush times. Traffic and weather sell local news," Agvent observes. “This capability is useful not just for TV news; it provides a ‘permanent stare’ that can be streamed. That can be useful to cover any event that unfolds over hours, days, or weeks.“
CNN is actively working with the tethered drone manufacturers, particularly Drone Aviation Corp and CyPhy Works, to explore the capabilities and limitations of tethered drones through its Georgia Tech collaboration and through CNN's partnership in the FAA’s Pathfinder project.
Dan Erdberg is the chief operating officer of Drone Aviation Corporation. Drone Aviation Corp has pioneered the field with its $75,000 WATT 200, $150,000 WATT 300, and its planned $25,000 WATT 100. The company has years of experience in delivering tethered drones to the Defense Department.
Erdberg agrees with Agvent that many tethered drones will be integrated with ENG satellite trucks or microwave vans, and that they can cover traffic on expressways in the mornings and evenings for local stations.
Helen Greiner, the CEO of Cyphiworks, first decided to jump into the development of tethered drones because the limited battery capacity of hobby-level drones cannot provide the endurance, what she calls ”persistence," needed by news organizations and other users to deal with situations that extend for many hours, days or weeks. A hostage incident is a good example, she says. “A free-fly drone can only stay up for about 20 minutes; the operators have to constantly land and relaunch it to allow for battery swapping. A tethered drone can stay up for 24/7 providing persistent eyes in the sky, while the news organization uses one or more free-fly drones to see over the next hill.”
Tethered drones deliver not only persistence, but also the capability of streaming very high definition video in real time, completely secure from misappropriation, jamming, or spoofing, a feature CyPhy Works stresses in promoting its PARC system, capable of carrying 4- to 5-pound payloads.
“The tethered drone is not only a safer, but it can get good coverage by remaining in one place with a 45° standoff angle, thus eliminating the possibility of interference with public safety activities.”
Both kinds of drones, Greiner believes, will expand the market for aerial news coverage and thus benefit journalism and, at least in the short term, the market for ENG helicopter services. Until sense-and-avoid is fully developed, a news helicopter is going to be more acceptable to public safety agencies than free-flying drones, because the pilot can see public safety equipment, including police and fire helicopters, and stay out of their way."
CyPhy Works is developing a version of its PARC vehicle that can be launched from a vehicle and follow along behind, capturing imagery as it goes. It already offers the Pocket Flyer, which focuses on the horizontal dimension, to allow news organizations and first responders to fly inside a building, using electricity delivered through the monofilament bundle, while the operator avoids obstacles by using the video fed back from the vehicle.
The crucial challenge, in Erdberg’s view, is to get the FAA to "put this at the top of its list. We're all waiting for the FAA to come out with guidelines."
Ironically, the Border Patrol’s Aerostats can fly under FAR Part 101 as “moored balloons” or “kites” – with much more relaxed requirements than the FAA is imposing in its section 333 exemptions and proposes in its NPRM. In its 2013 Roadmap, the FAA excluded tethered drones from the category of unmanned aircraft, lumping them with balloons and referring to Part 101. But some people in the FAA now argue that tethered drones do not qualify under Part 101, because they generate lift with motors.
It would be relatively easy to fit them into the national airspace system through the procedures that already exist for notifying pilots of obstructions like weather balloons, and wind turbines. They can automatically update a NOTAM, Greiner points out, by broadcasting their GPS position.
Furthermore, they may not even be “aircraft” subject to FAA limitations on commercial drone flight. They do not “navigate, or fly in, the air,” under the statutory definition of aircraft. They are more like kites.
Erdberg is optimistic that ongoing conversations with the FAA will pay off in the form a sensible regulatory approach that treats tethered drones as safer, and therefore something less challenging to regulators than free-fly drones.
I hope they do. This is an opportunity for the FAA to simplify a part of its regulatory challenge. Tethered drones could be gathering news tomorrow—safely—but for the regulatory quagmire.
Henry Perritt, Jr. is is a law professor and former dean at Chicago-Kent College of Law. He has written and co-written several articles about the potential use of drones in newsgathering, and co-owns a company, Modovolate Aviation, LLC; which was formed to conduct drone research, experimentation, demonstration, and education. | aerospace |
https://healthyfitnessproducts.com/walmart-engages-zipline-to-trial-drone-delivery-of-health-wellness-products/ | 2021-03-06T14:03:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178375096.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20210306131539-20210306161539-00606.warc.gz | 0.951139 | 300 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__140148553 | en | The race for drone delivery is intensifying — Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) announced Monday it’s entering into a partnership with medical product delivery company Zipline.
What Happened: Walmart claimed in a statement that it would be a first of its kind on-demand drone delivery operation in the United States, and is expected to kick off next year.
The pilot tests will be conducted by delivering select health and wellness products in Arkansas. If successful, the new system could be later extended to general merchandise as well.
Zipline will handle the deliveries from a Walmart store to service orders within a 50-mile radius. Not only will this reduce the delivery timeframe to less than an hour, the move could also have a positive environmental impact due to the lack of carbon emissions.
Why Does It Matter: Last week, Walmart announced its partnership with Flytrex to conduct drone deliveries in North Carolina for essential household products. Reportedly, Flytrex drones can operate within a 60-mile radius from the retail stores and could engage more than 15 deliveries in an hour.
Walmart and Amazon Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) are both competing to launch a functional drone-based delivery model. Amazon received the U.S. Federation of Aviation Administration approval for its Prime Air service in August.
Price Movement: Walmart shares traded 0.25% lower at $136.36 in the pre-market session Monday.
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https://www.tatnews.org/2016/10/thai-launches-first-flight-to-tehran-iran/ | 2023-03-28T01:37:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948756.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328011555-20230328041555-00267.warc.gz | 0.936848 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__71012391 | en | Travel Industry News
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Bangkok, 3 October, 2016 – Mr. Krittaphon Chantalitanon (4th from left), Vice President, Alliances and Commercial Strategy Department, Thai Airways International (THAI), and Mrs. Priyasiri Juathes (fifth from left), Acting Vice President, Product and Guest Experience Department, presided over the opening ceremony for THAI’s Inaugural flight to Tehran, Iran at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Representatives from the Airports of Thailand (AOT) as well as the Customs and Immigration Department were also present at the launch ceremony. THAI operates roundtrip flights from Bangkok-Tehran four days per week, on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Boeing 777-200 aircraft. | aerospace |
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The last date for submission of tender is February 14. The Army has also started the process of 100 ‘Robotic Mules’ with accessories. Officials said that the last date for submission of tender is February 6. | aerospace |
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https://midwestflyer.com/?p=9096 | 2021-11-29T08:29:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358702.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20211129074202-20211129104202-00221.warc.gz | 0.936833 | 771 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__128706338 | en | HOPKINS, MINN. – In an August 19, 2015 letter, the president of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA), Gregory J. Reigel of Reigel Law Firm, Hopkins, Minn., asked U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota to support the Pilot’s Bill of Rights II. The letter followed a meeting in which he and representatives from the Minnesota Business Aviation Association and Minnesota Council of Airports discussed aviation issues with several of the Senator’s staff members.
Reigel’s letter first briefed Senator Klobuchar on General Aviation in Minnesota noting there are 7,000 General Aviation (GA) aircraft registered in the state, operating from Minnesota’s 135 public-use airports, 80 heliports and 48 seaplane bases. Reigel further pointed out that of Minnesota’s 135 airports, 126 do not have commercial air/airline service, emphasizing the role GA plays in connecting all communities with the world.
Reigel noted that the 126 General Aviation airports add more than $433 million to the Minnesota economy, annually, and that Minnesota’s GA industry employs nearly 4,000 people that produce approximately $184 million in labor income, including Duluth-based Cirrus Aircraft, the second largest manufacturer of piston aircraft worldwide.
The letter went on to inform Senator Klobuchar that the GA industry is facing, and will continue to face, a shortage of pilots and aircraft technicians. To help reduce that shortage, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights II (PBOR2) has been introduced and is working its way through Congress. PBOR2 legislation would make improvements to the Pilot’s Bill of Rights (Public Law 112-153) that overwhelmingly passed the Senate and the House a few years ago by addressing a number of issues important to all segments of General Aviation.
“One of the key issues of PBOR2 includes expanding upon a current and successful FAA third-class medical exemption for certain General Aviation pilots,” Reigel explained to the senator. “PBOR2 will allow more pilots to fly without a third-class medical certificate, saving both pilots and the federal government millions of dollars each year without decreasing safety! PBOR2 will benefit the entire GA industry from aircraft manufacturers to flight schools to maintenance facilities. For these reasons, the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association urges you to sign on as a cosponsor of PBOR2.”
Reigel continued: “Additionally, as you debate the FAA’s upcoming Reauthorization, please keep in mind the GA industry’s need for a multi-year reauthorization that will sustain funding for multi-year projects.The FAA, and ultimately GA, need committed, long-term funding, rather than a string of continuing resolutions that only perpetuate uncertainty and insecurity within the entire aviation industry.
“Futhermore, Congress and the FAA need to retain authority over Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the National Airspace System (NAS). Transferring control of these air transportation systems to a ‘private entity’ funded by user fees (which have been repeatedly rejected by Congress) would not result in efficiencies or benefit the public. Rather, such a transfer would add bureaucracy and cost which would unduly burden and stifle the GA industry.”
Reigel concluded his letter by thanking Senator Klobuchar for being a member of the General Aviation Caucus and for supporting General Aviation, and offered to discuss these issues further at her convenience.
EDITOR’S NOTE: All pilots, airport managers and aviation business owners are urged to likewise contact their U.S. Senators and Representatives and encourage their support of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights II (PBOR2). | aerospace |
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http://www.thetribunepapers.com/2013/06/30/group-holds-annual-mountain-pilot-training/ | 2019-01-22T02:33:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583823140.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122013923-20190122035923-00536.warc.gz | 0.980642 | 515 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__198088409 | en | A cool morning with light ground fog starts Saturday (June 22) out for Civil Air Patrol (CAP) pilots participating in the Asheville Composite Squadron event known as Mountain Fury. The event is a flight training course which exposes CAP pilots to the safety and weather issues of flying and conducting search missions in the mountainous terrain of Western North Carolina.
However, by the time pilots received their mission briefings the fog had burned off, and they had a beautiful day to train. Twenty mission pilots, half of which were attending the training event for the first time, and eight CAP search and rescue aircraft participated. Pilots who had taken the course before flew first with experienced mountain pilots as a refresher, while first time attendees took classroom instruction and flew in the afternoon. In addition to the pilots, other CAP personnel helped out as aircraft marshalers, mission base staff or in communications.
“This makes them [the pilots] safer flyers in the mountains,” said Lt Col Ray Davis of Hendersonville, when asked about the benefits of the course. Davis recently received the Federal Aviation Administration’s Wright Brothers Award for 50 years of safe flying, and acted as Air Branch Director for the course. “Searching for a downed aircraft at 1,000 feet in the mountains is different than searching at a 1,000 feet in the flatlands.”
“We could be called upon to come up here and conduct searches or other types of missions in mountainous terrain and I want the skill set that teaches [that],” said Lt Col Dennis Faver from Southport, NC, when asked why he felt it was important to have the course. For Faver this is his first time at Mountain Fury.
1st Lt. Mike Drummond from Winston-Salem added that they were not that far from the Virginia line and could be called upon to help with searches in those mountains.
When asked if both class training and actual flying experience were helpful to their learning process at the course, Faver said, “I think that is the only way they can do it.” 1st Lt. Andy Vlac of the Raleigh Wake Squadron added, “There’s only so much you can learn from a PowerPoint presentation.”
This will be the seventh such training exercise conducted by the Asheville Squadron which in previous years have included pilots from Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. The event is named for the book, Mountain Fury, written by Bob Wright who was a member of the Asheville squadron. | aerospace |
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But what exactly is a drone camera? In simple terms, a drone camera is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is equipped with a camera and controlled remotely. These devices come in many shapes and sizes, from small consumer models to sophisticated professional-grade drones that can carry high-end cameras.
- A drone camera is an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with a camera that can be controlled remotely.
- Drone cameras come in various shapes and sizes, from small consumer models to sophisticated professional-grade drones.
- These devices have transformed the world of aerial photography by allowing photographers and videographers to capture unique perspectives and stunning visuals.
How Does a Drone Camera Work?
Drone cameras work thanks to a complex set of technologies and systems that allow them to capture stunning aerial photography. At their core, drone cameras consist of several key components:
- Camera: A high-quality camera is mounted on the drone, allowing it to capture images and videos from various angles and altitudes.
- Gimbal: A stabilizing gimbal is used to keep the camera steady during flight, eliminating shaky footage and ensuring smooth, professional-looking shots.
- Flight Control System: This system allows the drone to maneuver through the air, responding to user controls and maintaining a stable flight path.
- GPS: Global positioning system (GPS) technology is used to track the drone’s location and altitude, ensuring accurate positioning and preventing collisions.
- Transmitter: A remote transmitter is used to control the drone’s movements and camera functions from the ground, allowing the operator to capture footage from a safe distance.
When in flight, the drone’s camera and gimbal work together to capture high-quality footage from various perspectives. The drone’s flight control system and GPS technology ensure that it stays on course, responding to user commands and avoiding obstacles.
Drone Camera Technology
The technology behind drone cameras is constantly evolving and improving, allowing for more advanced features and greater functionality. Some of the key technological advancements in drone cameras include:
- Obstacle Detection: Some drones are equipped with obstacle detection sensors that can detect and avoid nearby obstacles, such as trees, buildings, and other aerial hazards.
- Automated Flight Modes: Many drones come with pre-programmed flight modes, allowing users to capture complex shots with ease. Examples include follow me, orbit, and waypoint navigation.
- Real-Time Video Transmission: Some drones have built-in cameras that allow users to view live video feeds from the drone’s perspective, ensuring that they can capture the perfect shot every time.
- Intelligent Flight Battery: Some drones come with specially designed batteries that provide longer flight times and improved performance, allowing users to capture more footage without having to stop and recharge.
Thanks to these advancements in technology, drone cameras have become increasingly popular among photographers, videographers, and hobbyists alike. They offer a unique perspective and unparalleled flexibility, making them an invaluable tool for anyone looking to capture stunning aerial footage.
Advantages of Drone Cameras
As a professional photographer, I have found that drone cameras offer several advantages that traditional cameras cannot match. Here are some of the top benefits of using drone cameras:
- Unique Perspectives: Drone cameras allow photographers to capture stunning aerial shots that cannot be replicated by ground-level cameras. These unique perspectives can add a new dimension to your photography and help you stand out from the crowd.
- Flexibility: Drone cameras can be flown to almost any location, giving photographers the flexibility to capture shots from hard-to-reach places. They can easily be moved from one location to another, allowing you to experiment with different angles and compositions.
- Creative Possibilities: With a drone camera, you can let your creativity run wild. These cameras offer a range of features and settings that can help you capture the perfect shot, whether it’s a sweeping panoramic view or a close-up of a tiny detail.
In addition to these advantages, drone cameras are also ideal for:
- Real Estate Photography: Drone cameras can provide a unique perspective on a property, showing off its surroundings and giving potential buyers a better idea of its location and scale.
- Sports Photography: Drone cameras can be used to capture aerial shots of sports events, providing a bird’s-eye view of the action.
- Filmmaking: Drone cameras are increasingly being used in film and TV production to capture aerial shots that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.
- Environmental Monitoring: Drone cameras are also being used to monitor wildlife, track changes in the environment, and provide valuable data to researchers and conservationists.
Overall, the advantages of drone cameras are clear. They offer unique perspectives, flexibility, and creative possibilities that traditional cameras simply cannot match. If you’re looking to take your photography to the next level, a drone camera may be just what you need.
Types of Drone Cameras
Drone cameras come in various types and categories, ranging from consumer drones to high-end professional drones. Choosing the right type depends on your needs, skills, and budget. Here are some of the most common types of drone cameras:
|Designed for hobbyists and beginners, consumer drones are affordable, easy to fly, and equipped with basic features like GPS, camera stabilization, and obstacle avoidance.
|Used by photographers, videographers, and filmmakers, professional drones offer advanced features like high-resolution cameras, longer flight times, and customizable settings for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
|Designed for specific industries or tasks, specialized drones include models like thermal drones for search and rescue, surveying drones for construction and mining, and agricultural drones for crop monitoring and spraying.
Each type of drone camera has its own set of features and specifications. It’s essential to research and compare different models to find the one that suits your needs and preferences. With the right drone camera, you can capture stunning aerial footage and unlock a new world of creative possibilities.
Drone Camera Features and Specifications
One of the key reasons drone cameras have become so popular amongst photographers and videographers is their ability to capture stunning aerial footage from unique perspectives. These cameras offer a range of features and specifications that make them an invaluable tool for any creative or professional endeavor.
One of the most important features to consider when choosing a drone camera is its resolution. The higher the resolution, the sharper and more detailed the footage will be. Most drone cameras offer resolutions ranging from 1080p to 4K, with some even offering 8K capabilities.
Another crucial feature is image stabilization, which ensures that footage remains smooth and steady even when the drone is subject to turbulence or sudden movements. Many drone cameras make use of gimbal systems to provide this stability, allowing for professional-grade footage even in challenging conditions.
When it comes to flight time, most drone cameras offer between 20 to 30 minutes of continuous flight before requiring a recharge. It’s important to consider this when planning aerial shoots, as it may be necessary to have multiple batteries on hand to ensure uninterrupted filming.
Range is also a crucial consideration, as it determines how far the drone can fly before losing connection with the controller. Most drone cameras offer a range of around 2-3 miles, although specialized models may offer even greater distances.
Other features to consider include obstacle avoidance systems, which use advanced sensors to prevent collisions with other objects, as well as intelligent flight modes that allow for more creative and dynamic footage.
Overall, understanding the features and specifications of drone cameras is crucial for selecting the best tool for your specific needs. By carefully considering these factors and doing your research, you can ensure that your aerial photography and videography is of the highest quality.
Drone Camera Uses and Applications
As a professional copywriting journalist, I’ve witnessed the increasing popularity and versatile uses of drone cameras in recent years. Here are some of the most popular uses and applications for drone cameras:
Drone cameras provide a unique perspective that allows real estate agents to showcase and market properties in a way that traditional photography cannot. Aerial shots can give potential buyers a better understanding of the layout and surrounding landscape, making it easier to visualize themselves in the property.
Drone cameras can be used to capture stunning footage of sporting events from new and exciting angles. They can also be used to analyze player performance and strategy in real-time, providing valuable insights to coaches and analysts.
Journalists are using drone cameras to capture footage of breaking news stories, natural disasters, and other events from a variety of angles. Drone cameras offer a safe and effective way for journalists to gather information and provide coverage from hard-to-reach locations.
Drone cameras are revolutionizing the film industry, allowing filmmakers to capture breathtaking shots that were once impossible. They are also being used to scout locations and plan shots more effectively, saving time and money during the production process.
Drone cameras are being used to monitor and study the environment in new and innovative ways. They can be used to track wildlife, survey land, and monitor pollution levels, providing valuable information for researchers and conservationists.
These are just a few examples of the many uses and applications of drone cameras. As the technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more creative and exciting uses for drone cameras in the future.
Exploring the Best Drone Cameras
Choosing the right drone camera can be a daunting task, with so many options available in the market. To make your decision easier, I have curated a list of some of the best drone cameras currently available, based on their features, performance, and value for money.
|DJI Mavic Air 2
|4K camera, 48MP photos, 34-minute flight time, obstacle avoidance
|Autel Robotics EVO II
|8K camera, 40-minute flight time, 5.6-mile range, foldable design
|Parrot Anafi USA
|4K camera, 32x zoom, 32-minute flight time, thermal imaging
|DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
|4K camera, 60fps, 30-minute flight time, obstacle avoidance
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is a top choice for most drone enthusiasts, offering exceptional camera quality, flight time, and obstacle avoidance features at a reasonable price. The Autel Robotics EVO II is a great option for professionals, with an 8K camera and long flight time. The Parrot Anafi USA is an excellent choice for specialized applications such as search and rescue, thanks to its thermal imaging capabilities. Finally, the DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 remains a popular choice among photographers and filmmakers, with its 60fps camera and obstacle avoidance system.
Ultimately, the best drone camera for you will depend on your specific needs and budget. However, these four options are among the best in the market and are worth considering when making your decision.
Safety and Legal Considerations for Drone Cameras
As fun and exciting as it can be to fly a drone camera, there are important safety and legal considerations to keep in mind. Failure to follow regulations can result in fines or even legal consequences, while disregarding safety measures can lead to injury or damage to property. When it comes to operating a drone camera, responsibility should always be the top priority.
Drone Camera Safety
Before flying a drone camera, it’s important to take safety precautions to prevent accidents or injuries. This includes:
- Reading the instruction manual and becoming familiar with the drone’s features and controls.
- Performing a pre-flight check to ensure the drone is in good condition and that the battery is properly charged.
- Flying in an open area, away from obstacles and people, and avoiding flying over private property without permission.
- Avoiding flying in bad weather conditions or strong winds.
- Keeping the drone in sight at all times and avoiding flying beyond the operator’s visual line of sight.
- Having a spotter to assist with keeping an eye on the drone and the surroundings.
By taking these precautions, drone camera operators can reduce the risk of accidents and ensure a safe and enjoyable flying experience.
Legal Considerations for Drone Cameras
Operating a drone camera also comes with legal responsibilities and regulations. These include:
- Registering the drone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if it weighs more than 0.55 pounds.
- Following FAA regulations, such as flying below 400 feet, avoiding flying in restricted airspace, and not flying near airports or other aircraft.
- Respecting the privacy of others by not using the drone to spy or invade privacy.
- Obtaining permission from property owners to fly the drone over private property.
- Being aware of state and local laws that may have additional restrictions or regulations for drone operation.
By adhering to these legal considerations, drone camera operators can avoid fines and legal consequences and help maintain a positive reputation for the drone community as a whole.
In conclusion, safety and legal considerations are critical when it comes to operating a drone camera. By prioritizing responsibility and following regulations, drone camera enthusiasts can continue to enjoy the unique and creative possibilities that drone photography offers.
ConclusionAfter exploring what a drone camera is, how it works, its advantages, and the different types available, it’s clear that drone cameras have revolutionized the world of aerial photography. With their unique perspectives, flexibility, and creative possibilities, drone cameras have opened up new opportunities for photographers and videographers. From capturing stunning landscapes to monitoring wildlife populations, drone cameras have countless uses and applications in a variety of industries. It’s no wonder that they are becoming increasingly popular among enthusiasts and professionals alike. However, it’s important to keep in mind the safety and legal considerations that come with operating a drone camera. Responsible flying and adhering to regulations are crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Overall, drone cameras are powerful tools that have unlocked new possibilities for capturing the world around us. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, investing in a drone camera can take your photography and videography to new heights.
What Are the Key Components of a Drone Camera?
A drone camera guide identifies the essential components required for capturing breathtaking aerial footage. Firstly, the lens plays a crucial role in determining image quality and field of view. Additionally, the image sensor converts light into digital information, influencing the camera’s ability to capture vibrant details. The gimbal, responsible for stabilization, ensures smooth and steady footage. Lastly, the transmitter and receiver establish a reliable connection between the drone and controller, allowing commands and live video feed transmission.
Q: What is a drone camera?
A: A drone camera is a type of camera that is mounted on a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It allows for capturing photos and videos from unique aerial perspectives.
Q: How does a drone camera work?
A: A drone camera works by utilizing various components and systems. It is equipped with a camera that captures photos and videos, and it is controlled remotely by a pilot on the ground using a controller or mobile device.
Q: What are the advantages of using drone cameras?
A: Drone cameras offer several advantages, such as capturing unique aerial perspectives, providing flexibility in positioning and movement, and enabling creative possibilities for photographers and videographers.
Q: What are the different types of drone cameras?
A: There are various types of drone cameras available, including consumer drones for recreational use, professional drones for advanced photography and videography, and specialized drones designed for specific applications such as mapping or surveying.
Q: What are some key features and specifications to consider when choosing a drone camera?
A: When choosing a drone camera, important features and specifications to consider include camera resolution, image stabilization, flight time, range, and other factors that meet your specific needs and requirements.
Q: What are the uses and applications of drone cameras?
A: Drone cameras are used in a wide range of industries and applications, including real estate photography, sports coverage, journalism, filmmaking, and environmental monitoring, among others.
Q: What are some of the best drone cameras available?
A: Some of the best drone cameras on the market include popular models such as DJI Mavic Air 2, Autel EVO II, and Parrot Anafi. These drones are known for their advanced features, excellent image quality, and reliability.
Q: What safety and legal considerations should be kept in mind when using drone cameras?
A: Safety is crucial when operating drone cameras. It is important to follow responsible flying practices, adhere to local regulations, and consider factors such as drone registration, airspace restrictions, and privacy concerns. | aerospace |
https://www.geekiest.net/post/Guardians-of-the-Skies-Official-Indian-Air-Force-3D-Air-Combat-Mobile-Game | 2024-04-23T01:15:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818452.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423002028-20240423032028-00392.warc.gz | 0.91416 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__80248704 | en | Indian Air Force released an official Air combat mobile game on android platform to attract the youth to air force. The games is claimed to be the most realistic air combat game available now.
"It is indeed a significant milestone in our consorted campaign to connect to the best of the boys and the girls among the nation's youth and motivate them to join the air force so as to become great patriotic men and women ready to serve the country in any situation," said Air Marshal S Sukumar while launching the game.
As of now the game is available only on Android. The game requires Android 2.0.1 or higher and download size is 44MB.
Very Realistic Mission Profiles
Highly detailed aircraft models and other assets
Featuring fighters, transport and helicopter aircraft of the IAF
Easy to learn training mission for new flyers
Ten Operational Missions featuring various IAF roles
Advanced air combat depictions with modern air to air and air to ground weapons
Uncluttered Head Up Display optimized to display relevant information
Optimized for low to medium end smartphones
It is expected to be launched for Windows phones on July 15, 2014 and later on iOS devices too.
Update: The game "GUARDIANS" is available for the Windows Phones too now.
Watch the video below
Download it for Windows phones from here and Android devices from Google play store | aerospace |
http://nztechblog.net/2017/10/11/news-air-new-zealand-begins-trailling-inflight-wifi/ | 2018-01-20T14:37:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889660.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120142458-20180120162458-00351.warc.gz | 0.949349 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__169752386 | en | WiFi will soon be available on an international Air New Zealand flight near you. Starting with the long-haul Boeing 777-300 aircraft, further WiFi enabled aircraft will become available progressively over the next couple of months. Air New Zealand have partnered up with Panasonic Avionics as the in-cabin technology supplier, and is utilizing satellite company Inmarsat’s global GX satellite constellation to provide the aircraft its internet.
Air New Zealand says that it has been working closely with its partners to prepare for the launch of Inflight WiFi. Customers will be able to access email, social media, browse the web and even go shopping while in mid-air. Air NZ will be gathering customer feedback over the next few weeks to ensure the service will be of a high standard and meet customer satisfaction, before it starts to roll out to the rest of its international aircraft fleet.
The Inflight WiFi installation will hopefully be completed by June 2018 on its Boeing 777-300 aircraft, with its Boeing 777-200 WiFi rollout beginning April next year.
Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Avi Golan hopes to gather feedback from customers during this trial in order to better understand how to price for its WiFi, as well as testing out the technical aspects of the system and how well it can perform.
“The trial will not only test the technical aspects of the service, it will also gather feedback on pricing options. Going forward, customers will be able to choose to sign up for different timeframes and have the ability to pay in a variety of ways, including with Airpoints Dollars, as we look to offer a best in class connected inflight experience.
“Looking ahead, we’re keen to actively explore new content opportunities and will also make Air New Zealand’s friendly chatbot, Oscar, available to help assist passengers to resolve any travel related questions during their journey,” says Mr Golan.
Pricing for the Inflight WiFi has not yet been confirmed. | aerospace |
https://leo.ru/eng/projects/aviakosmicheskaya-promyshlennost/roskosmos-baikonur/ | 2024-03-01T00:18:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474893.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229234355-20240301024355-00785.warc.gz | 0.878433 | 372 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__142485336 | en | Industry:Space industryRegion:Baikonur (Kazakhstan)Status:The system has bееn commissionedTerms:2006 - present moment
BRIEF FACTSBaikonur Cosmodrome is the world's first and largest operational space launch facility. It is located in Kazakhstan near village Tyuratam. It occupies the area of 6717 km2. At 2014 Baikonur retains а leading position in the number of launches in the world.
OBJECTIVEThe objective is designing and construction of the single system of radio mobile operative communication for providing stable radio coverage of throughout Baikonur space Launch facility, its launching and technical areas, and adjacent territories taking into account strict requirements of aerospace industry.
COMPLETED FACILITIESComplex communication system оf ТЕТRА standard for space launch facility services, including communication system for scтeened and subsurface premises. CASSIDIAN DXTip commutation switch in 1+1 configuration, 4 CASSIDIAN IP commutation switches, 11 radio sites TBЗ, system of signal retransmitting, 23 repeaters, 10 system control units, voice recording system, uninterrupted power supply system, monitoring system and more than 1500 subscriber terminals (with extension).
MAIN SYSTEM POSSIВILITIES
- Reliability and reserving of communication system.
- Quick connections with the subscriber or with definite group in every point of space launch facility.
- PossibiLity of external links access.
- Safe operation of subscriber equipment in medium with gas impurities according to ATEX and GOST-EX standards at launching and technical complexes.
- Stable communication in subsurface screened rooms.
- Stable system operation with heavy Loads (mare than 1500 subscribers). | aerospace |
http://simflynow.com/more-information-about-us/ | 2022-05-23T01:56:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662552994.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523011006-20220523041006-00267.warc.gz | 0.94855 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__48717211 | en | Simfly was created to provide general aviation pilots and instructors convenient and affordable access to an FAA approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD).
In order to reach as many customers as possible, Simfly is structured as an AATD rental service. We do not currently employ instructors. This allows pilots and instructor from all over the region to use our service as a training supplement in their own curriculum. No continuity between the instructor, student, and training is lost. Additionally, our structure allows existing instrument rated pilots a very quick and affordable option for meeting recent experience requirements or completing the allowable portions of an instrument proficiency check.
If you do not already have an instructor, we can help you find one who is appropriately rated and qualified to sign you off for the tasks you need to complete. Just give us a call if you need help and we will get the ball rolling. | aerospace |
https://www.klm.com/corporate/en/about-klm/students/what-happens-at-the-airport.html | 2017-04-24T07:27:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119120.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00566-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971466 | 284 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__275355794 | en | An airport is a landing strip with lots of bells and whistles, but these are all well thought-out, designed to help passengers, cargo companies, and aircraft crews. The core of the airport is the runway on which aircraft take off and land. With the exception of the very smallest landing strips, every airport has an air traffic control tower from which the controllers assist departing and arriving aircraft. Also depending on their size, they have varying numbers of hangars and facilities for fuel, cargo storage, and baggage handling.
Airports also have special facilities for passengers and crew such as check-in counters, information desks, lounges, restaurants, and shops. Sometimes there are banks, Internet cafes, and even little chapels. Airports have other businesses helping them, for instance, for catering and cleaning. Most airports also have their own fire station, medical services, and police.
Schiphol and KLM
Larger airports provide easy and fast connections overland to other areas. That means giving passengers the means to get into their cars and onto the highway quickly or boarding a train with ease. The same facilities must be there for cargo as well. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offers all these things. It is a real trendsetter in the world of airports. Schiphol has been KLM's home base since the very beginning, and the two companies are inextricably linked. | aerospace |
https://mommyoctopus.com/apollo-11-is-in-theaters-now/ | 2023-03-27T01:59:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946584.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326235016-20230327025016-00396.warc.gz | 0.911476 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__103355554 | en | Heads up that Apollo 11 is in select theaters for a limited time right now! If you enjoy documentaries about space, please take note! This documentary of the Apollo 11 mission led by commander Neil Armstrong and pilots Buzz Aldrin & Michael Collins shows everything that surrounded the plan to land on the moon.
We studied space in our homeschool a couple years ago so this looks like it would be an interesting thing for our kids to watch!
For more information, check out the Apollo 11 movie trailer. Check your local movie listings to find a theater featuring this movie near you.
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https://saintlouisaerialvideo.com/2015/02/26/st-louis-aerial-video-fox-2-news-report/ | 2023-03-21T14:49:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943698.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321131205-20230321161205-00175.warc.gz | 0.926875 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__195213602 | en | Here is a video from Fox 2 News about our team.
The FAA last week decided to allow commercial use of drones under strict guidelines. The decision has been in the works since 2005 and still needs final approval. Current rules for drones are to fly for recreation. If commercial you need a pilot’s license. The new FAA rules allow for drones under 55 pounds, you must fly below 500 feet, further than 5 miles from an airport and not directly overhead of people. You must maintain constant visual line of site with the drone.
St Louis Aerial Video is already using drones from commercial photography and video. Safety is the most important aspect for them. They always use a two-man crew. One person operates the drone and keeps constant line of sight while the other watches the shot and directs the operator. St Louis Aerial Video and many others like them will get their certificate of authorization.
Here is the original link from Fox 2 News
Robert Haller, St Louis Video Producer | aerospace |
https://www.worldatmcongress.org/exhibitordetails.aspx?exid=exhiReg124 | 2020-05-28T02:17:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347396300.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527235451-20200528025451-00507.warc.gz | 0.893249 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__170885911 | en | NAVCANatm delivers enterprise-wide integrated air traffic management solutions, designed to support a full range of services in a collaborative environment.
Scalable and customizable, our fully automated ATM products provide immediate, reliable access to airport, tower, terminal and enroute information. Operational staff can view, manipulate and manage air traffic data for seamless coordination and safer, more efficient and more informed operations at all times. Experience ATM technology developed on an open architecture, offering automated and intuitive flight data exchange, and integrated air traffic surveillance sources.
Used on 1500 active controller workstations at more than 100 sites worldwide, our next generation technology is improving the safety and efficiency of operations across the globe. NAVCANatm is a subsidiary of NAV CANADA. For more information, visit www.navcanatm.ca | aerospace |
https://gsnawards.com/amazon-air-launches-in-india.html | 2023-09-25T17:38:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233509023.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925151539-20230925181539-00038.warc.gz | 0.936795 | 544 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__85286629 | en | Amazon Air will utilise the finish cargo ability of a B737-800F operated by Quikjet Cargo. Image: Amazon
Amazon India has introduced e-commerce cargo airline Amazon Air in India in a offer with Indian cargo provider Quickjet Airways.
Bengaluru-based Quickjet will use an Amazon-branded Boeing B737-800 freighter to fly shipments, according to a push release issued by Amazon India.
Quikjet will use the aircraft to transport Amazon shopper shipments to metropolitan areas this sort of as Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai.
Amazon is the initial e-commerce company in India to lover with a third-get together air provider to supply a devoted air cargo community, claimed Amazon.
“Amazon Air comes to India at an essential time,” reported Akhil Saxena, vice president – customer fulfilment (APAC, MENA & LATAM) & WW shopper provider, Amazon.
“Over the previous couple years, we have taken numerous favourable methods to construct our fulfilment, transportation and logistics infrastructure in the nation. Our financial commitment in Amazon Air will only even further increase the shipping practical experience for our clients in India.”
“We’re thrilled to start Amazon Air in India to be certain we can present our increasing customer foundation with good selection, small prices, and more rapidly deliveries,” included Sarah Rhoads, vice president, Amazon Worldwide Air.
In India, Amazon also partners with Deutsche Write-up DHL Group subsidiary Blue Dart.
The partnership with Quickjet could be seen as at odds with Amazon Air’s final decision before this month to begin offering spare capacity on its aircraft in response to a write-up-pandemic slowdown in e-commerce paying.
Amazon’s faith in air cargo was evident in 2022, with Amazon Air announcing in Oct it would develop its fleet with the addition of 10 A330-300 transformed freighters from lessor Altavair.
The aircraft will be operated for Amazon by Hawaiian Airlines and will be transformed by Germany-headquartered EFW.
Moreover, a report produced in March 2022 highlighted how Amazon Air had quickly expanded its air cargo operations in Europe.
Amazon Air was introduced in 2016 in the US and operates an air cargo network that has developed to include things like much more than 110 aircraft and extra than 70 places worldwide
Amazon Air set to provide place on its aircraft to 3rd events
Amazon Air partners with Hawaiian and Altavair to incorporate A330 freighters
Amazon associates with Azul Cargo on e-commerce in Brazil
Amazon swiftly expands European freighter operations | aerospace |
https://blog.officialticketcenter.com/2016/05/ | 2024-04-22T22:35:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00066.warc.gz | 0.943654 | 493 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__126229002 | en | Travelers from around the world come to Central Florida everyday. Most visitors are not aware that Orlando has a very unique national treasure within an hours drive, the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Mixed in with the Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center was here before them all. When you say NASA to pretty much anyone on the planet, they understand what and where you are talking about. This was the place to be back in the late 1960’s as this was the place where we sent our brave astronauts to the moon,
The Kennedy Space Visitors Complex in Cocoa Beach, Florida is only about a 50 minute ride from the Orlando attractions. The entire experience can be visited in a day while some spend a few days engaged in their behind the scene’s adventures. If one was a science and space admirer, then there are a few very things one could do to make their dreams of spaceflight come true while staying here on good old terra firma. First and foremost the standard KSC ticket gets you pretty the whole shabang! This ticket will allow you to visit the welcome center where they have the rocket garden, IMAX-3D, Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit with the Shuttle Launch Experience as well gift shops and places to grab a bite to eat.
The next step of the adventure will take you on a restricted area tour that transports you by bus to the Apollo/Saturn V Center. Here you can stay as long as you like while observing a real life Saturn V rocket that is on display. Have you ever wanted to touch the moon? Here you can do just that. Touch the moon and talk with actual Astronauts about their experiences flying in space. If you are one of the lucky travelers on a special day of a rocket launch, the Saturn V building is the place to be. Check with the current calendar for these once in a lifetime opportunities!
If the general admission ticket is not enough, check out the upgrades and have lunch with an astronaut. Here you will have a buffet lunch all while listening to a guest astronaut speak of their space explorations. You can even ask that question you have always wanted to know about traveling in space! Next you can check out the KSC- Up-Close Tour or visit mission control at the KSC-Close Launch Control Center Tour. Whatever the experience is, the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex has a little bit of everything for everybody. | aerospace |
https://defesaglobal.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/16168/ | 2018-05-22T05:46:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864626.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180522053839-20180522073839-00568.warc.gz | 0.965836 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__35601628 | en | Airbus Defence and Space announced it has completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) transport aircraft This model incorporates a number of enhancements introduced on the basic A330 as well as upgraded military systems as part of Airbus and Airbus Defence and Space´s continuous product improvement programme.
The three-hour flight took place on 30 September and the crew reported that the aircraft performed in line with expectations. The new standard A330 MRTT aircraft features structural modifications, aerodynamic improvements giving a fuel-burn reduction of up to 1%, upgraded avionics computers and enhanced military systems. First delivery is due in 2018. France is eventually the customer of the improved A330 MRTT aircraft.
A total of 51 A330 MRTTs have been ordered by 10 nations of which 28 have been delivered. | aerospace |
http://union-bulletin.com/news/2013/nov/18/nasa-set-launch-new-robotic-explorer-mars/ | 2015-09-04T19:00:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440645359523.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827031559-00256-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942703 | 419 | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__119846151 | en | CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Maven, NASA’s newest Martian explorer is ready to blast off today to study the red planet’s upper atmosphere.
Scientists want to know why Mars went from being warm and wet during its first billion years, to the cold and dry place it is today.
“Something clearly happened,” said University of Colorado’s Bruce Jakosky, principal Maven scientist. “What we want to do is to understand what are the reasons for that change in the climate.”
Maven will take 10 months to reach Mars. The mission costs $671 million.
A question underlying all of NASA’s 21 Mars missions to date is whether life could have started on what now seems to be a barren world.
Maven stands for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution, with a capital “N’’ in EvolutioN.
“We don’t have that answer yet, and that’s all part of our quest for trying to answer, ‘Are we alone in the universe?’ in a much broader sense,” said John Grunsfeld, NASA’s science mission director.
It is NASA’s 21st shot at Mars. Fourteen of the previous 20 missions have succeeded, the most recent being the Curiosity rover that was launched in 2011 and landed in 2012.
That’s a U.S. success rate of 70 percent. No other country comes close.
Curiosity’s odometer reads 2.6 miles after more than a year of roving. An astronaut could accomplish that distance in about a day on the Martian surface, Grunsfeld noted Sunday.
Grunsfeld, a former astronaut, said considerable technology is needed, however, before humans can fly to Mars in the 2030s, NASA’s ultimate objective.
The launch is scheduled for 1:28 p.m. launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. | aerospace |
https://jatan.space/esa-juice-mission-to-jupiter-moons/ | 2024-04-21T16:09:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817780.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421132819-20240421162819-00206.warc.gz | 0.894701 | 1,449 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__174958742 | en | Iconic missions to the outer Solar System such as Voyager 1 & 2, Galileo, and Cassini gave us a close look at the largest moons of giant planets. Once thought of as inactive, cold conglomerates of ice and rock, we now know these distant moons are planet-like worlds with rich histories. While our search for life in the universe was once restricted to Earth-like planets with terrestrial atmospheres and surface oceans, such icy moons with potentially habitable underground oceans offer new horizons.
Jupiter’s three largest icy moons—Europa, Ganymede and Callisto—all show hints of hosting liquid water oceans beneath their crusts. On Earth, life thrives in the deepest, darkest parts of our oceans near hydrothermal vents. Could life similarly evolve or survive in the underground oceans floors of these moons? The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched today, April 14, its boldest mission yet to find out.
The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer, or JUICE, will give us insights on how icy worlds around Jupiter and Jupiter-like exoplanets evolve. By finding out if Jupiter’s icy moons are habitable, JUICE will greatly expand possible places to look for life in the universe.
Over years now JUICE will perform a whole bunch of planetary gravity assists—orbital gymnastics, really—to arrive at Jupiter in July 2031. It will spend 3.5 years orbiting Jupiter, often flying within 200 to 1,000 kilometers of the icy moons. In this first phase of the mission, the solar-powered spacecraft will flyby Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto a total of 35 times, enabling repeated close studies of these icy moons in unprecedented detail. In the next and final mission phase, JUICE will orbit Ganymede starting December 2034 to study it closely for at least nine months. This would be the first time a spacecraft orbits a moon other than our own.
At 6,000 kilograms, JUICE is a heavy spacecraft. JUICE’s complex mission trajectories require it to carry more than 3,000 kilograms of fuel. JUICE hosts 10 state-of-the-art instruments, which together weigh only 104 kilograms thanks to experience gained by ESA in past missions. Japan has substantially contributed to 6 of these instruments.
JUICE’s visible-and-infrared spectrometer will detect what the surfaces of the Jovian icy moons are made of. It will help us identify and map minerals across Ganymede’s surface, understand the formation of complex landforms on Europa and Callisto, and find organic molecules—building blocks of life—on each of the moon’s surfaces as signs of their potential habitability. A laser-altimeter onboard will complement this data by mapping 3D shapes of features on the moons.
NASA’s Hubble space telescope has observed hints of water vapor in Ganymede’s exosphere and water plumes erupting on Europa. JUICE’s ultraviolet spectrometer and charged particle detector can confirm such activity by identifying water molecules in the exospheres of these moons.
JUICE will also sport a novel sub-millimeter wave spectrometer, which detects light frequencies between infrared and microwave, to complement surface mapping and exospheric data from the aforementioned two spectrometers.
Part of the JUICE mission involves studying Jupiter too, since the giant planet considerably affects the icy moons and their conditions. Jupiter has a massive magnetic field, one that is 20 times stronger than Earth’s. And so Europa and Ganymede in particular, being fairly close to Jupiter, are showered in intense charged radiation particles traveling along Jupiter’s magnetic field lines. To that end, JUICE’s magnetometer, particle detector, and plasma instrument will together map and measure Jupiter’s magnetic field, radiation within, and how they alter material on the surfaces of the icy moons.
An ocean inside Ganymede
Ganymede is the only moon in our Solar System with its own magnetic field. JUICE’s magnetometer will measure it, explore how Jupiter’s field interacts with it, and study how charged particles raining down along the Jovian field lines cause the glowing aurorae on Ganymede.
Hubble’s aurorae observations of Ganymede, coupled with magnetic field measurements by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, strongly suggest the presence of a 100 kilometers thick ocean—10 times deeper than Earth’s—on the moon, buried under 150 kilometers of ice. Such an ocean should affect magnetic field lines passing through it. JUICE’s magnetometer can sense such changes and could confirm the presence of this vast purported ocean. Similarly, JUICE will help solidify or nullify previous hints of an ocean inside Callisto.
The Italian Space Agency and NASA are providing JUICE’s radar that can penetrate the surfaces of the icy moons as deep as 9 kilometers, showing us their internal structures for the first time. While the oceans of all three worlds are expected to lie further below, this data will inform us greatly on the nature of the icy terrain leading to them. This includes knowing about ice-sandwiched liquid water pockets (especially on Europa), how the crusts of the moons evolved over time, and how they shaped the surfaces to what they are today.
JUICE will also measure the gravity fields of Jupiter’s icy moons. As JUICE passes over denser and rarer regions of the moons, its position and velocity will be impacted by the changes in gravity. Two radio instruments onboard will note these finer movements of the spacecraft, allowing scientists to infer the gravity fields of the moons and thus provide insights into their interiors.
Jovian space odyssey
JUICE is part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 program, which undertakes ambitious space science missions that take over a decade to realize. In May 2012, ESA selected JUICE as the program’s first of the three large-class missions, the other two being Athena and LISA. ESA completed a detailed study of JUICE’s design and goals in 2014, and then set out to build the complex Jovian explorer.
NASA is planning to launch Europa Clipper in late 2024, which will arrive at Jupiter in 2030. It will perform multiple flybys of Europa to help us better understand the moon’s ability to support life. China might send a mission to Jupiter's moons too, which could include a Callisto orbiter and lander. Together, these missions will inform us not only about the habitability of the icy moons of Jupiter but that of icy worlds around giant planets across the Universe.
Originally published at The Planetary Society in 2021, revised for 2023 per final launch and mission details. | aerospace |
https://www.costtotravel.com/flight-number/ab6745 | 2020-09-30T19:42:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402127397.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930172714-20200930202714-00255.warc.gz | 0.662487 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__133977332 | en | Air Berlin flight number AB6745 is scheduled to depart Hamburg(HAM) at 06:45 and arrive Dusseldorf(DUS) at 07:40 local time.
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https://peter2000.co.uk/aviation/tbm850/index.html | 2024-04-20T07:16:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00423.warc.gz | 0.95208 | 5,094 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__61868443 | en | This article describes a flight done in the Socata TBM850, by a TB20 owner who has 1200hrs total time (mostly on the Socata TB20) but no turboprop experience.
The TBM700 was introduced in 1991. It is a single engine pressurised turboprop with 700 SHP (shaft horsepower). The airframe is constructed almost entirely of aluminium, with extensive use of press tooling and CNC machining. Seating configuration is 2 in the front and 4 in the rear in a "club" arrangement
Most of the TBM700s had standard "1990s high-end GA" avionics, comprising of the Honeywell EFIS-40, the KFC-325 autopilot, and various separate instruments.
The TBM850 was introduced in 2007 and replaced the TBM700 in production. It is structurally identical to the TBM700, but has a larger engine and an option to disable the torque limiter during cruise, yielding 850 SHP. The turbine engine is capable of about 1800 SHP but this power cannot be utilised because of two factors: the gearbox is the main limiter on torque, and the ITT is the main limiter on power.
All but the earliest TBM850s were fitted with the Garmin G1000 avionics package, which includes the GFC700 autopilot
Above image from Socata
The G1000 can also be retrofitted to TBM700s, for around $400k.
Today (2010) one can buy a good mid-1990s TBM700 for around $1.2M-1.5M according to engine time and other details. This would have the EFIS-40 avionics which are now poorly supported by Honeywell but the components are widely available on the U.S. overhauled avionics market. Here is the panel from a reasonably late-model TBM700
Today's new TBM850 price, in a typical configuration with some options, is around $3.2M.
Being a single engine aircraft, the maximum stall speed of the TBM was originally limited to 60kt. Later TBM700s had this increased to 65kt, to improve the payload. This was done by improving the crashworthiness; specifically by fitting seats capable of withstanding 20g. This concession was originally certified by the FAA and later by EASA. Nevertheless, a Vs of 65kt leads to a good short field capability.
There is no official Vne on the TBM; instead there is a Vmo (maximum operating) of 266kt IAS. Va is 158kt IAS at MTOW.
The gear and flaps can be extended to the initial (takeoff) position at 178kt IAS. Landing flap can be extended at 122kt IAS.
MTOW is 3354kg. Standard empty weight is 2060kg, yielding a payload of 1294kg. Total fuel (including 24 litres unusable) is 1140 litres, so assuming 0.775kg/litre for avtur at +15°C, the payload with full fuel is about 400kg.
To any "normal" piston aircraft pilot, the climb performance is impressive: 2000fpm initially at MTOW, increasing to 2800fpm at lighter weights.
Max cruise speed is 315kt (FL270). Normal cruise is 312kt (FL250). Long range cruise is 252kt at FL310 when the fuel flow is 41.3 USG/hr (all at ISA, MTOW). The zero-fuel range appears to be in excess of 1700nm which means that flights up to about 1400nm can be done - depending on the availability of alternates which in Europe tends to be the biggest issue. There is a complex matrix of operating altitude, weight, temperature, etc. In realistic conditions the range with legal IFR reserves is 1100nm at maximum cruise speed and 1200nm at recommended cruise speed. For comparison, the zero-fuel range of the TB20 is over 1300nm which is itself outstanding among piston aircraft.
The 50ft-obstacle landing distance is 2430ft (760m) at sea level, ISA, MTOW. The corresponding takeoff 50 ft-obstacle distance is 865m.
The aircraft is evidently solidly engineered because one can do an emergency descent from say FL300 to FL120 in about 2 minutes, with the IAS being held just below the 266kt Vmo and with the VS reaching -8000fpm
The pitch attitude can be nearly 30 degrees down in this situation and the TAS can briefly reach nearly 400kt. The high level cruise IAS is about 200kt which with the Vmo of 266kt gives a big margin for descending and other situations where high speeds may be involved. No TBM aircraft has ever suffered an in-flight structural failure, which is a very rare achievement.
This may be stating the obvious but the TBM is much less affected by atmospheric conditions than the TB20, whose ceiling is significantly temperature-dependent. At ISA conditions, which means a temperature of -25°C at FL200, a TB20 can just about climb to FL200 after 30+ minutes, doing 95kt IAS (130kt TAS) at "best power" (100F ROP) fuel flow of about 10USG/hr
But in say ISA+20 conditions (FL200 temperature being -5°C) the TB20 ceiling will be only about FL170. This has a significant impact on the ability to outclimb weather, whereas a TBM goes to FL280 - above 99% of non-frontal weather - like a rocket, in about 18 minutes, shown here in cruise at 157kt IAS / 257kt TAS (in ISA+10 conditions) which corresponds to just above the long range cruise power setting at about 43 USG/hr
and can climb to FL310 at MTOW and ISA+20 which takes it above all but the most convective conditions.
The above cloud tops were around FL170 which would be more work in the TB20, pictured below from a flight later on the same day
At higher fuel flows, 300kt+ TAS is readily reached - 307kt here, in ISA+10 conditions
Together with the de-ice equipment and radar, this translates to an improvement in the despatch rate from around 75% for the TB20 to probably around 99% for the TBM.
Flying the TBM is straightforward. Rotation is at 90kt with an initial pitch of 7.5 degrees, followed by a climb at 130kt at a 10 degree pitch. The approach speed (Vref) is 85kt (MTOW).
The traditional piston engine management issues (leaning, shock cooling, etc) are gone. During flight, the blue propeller pitch lever is always in the fully forward position, and the red fuel control lever is likewise. There are limits, however, which need to be watched, in the form of ITT (inter turbine temperature) whose continuous limit is 840°C, and the torque, which is indicated as a percentage, is limited to 104%. Overall, the engine management is simpler than with a piston engine; especially a turbocharged one, and the contrast is greater in practice because now there is so much more performance to play with. There are no issues with "shock cooling"; a descent can be made with the power rapidly reduced to idle.
The Garmin autopilot is excellent. Unlike the Honeywell KFC units which sometimes need track intercepts to be carefully set up via the HSI, it works just as one would expect an autopilot to behave. For example, in NAV mode, you enter a waypoint (the G1000's keypad makes this easy), press DCT, the course pointer flips to the new waypoint, and the aircraft simply flies there, accurately. The same happens if NAV is selected when the aircraft is pointing somewhere else; the autopilot works it out. There is no need to fly a HDG-mode intercept, with NAV ARM, onto the new track. The vertical behaviour is equally logical but - in the simplest case - you do have to select the vertical speed. And the VS still does need to be set in the appropriate direction; if you are at FL100 and you set FL300 as the desired altitude but you set the VS to minus 500fpm, 20 minutes later (or sooner) you will hit the ground. The lateral and vertical intercepts are precise, and remain so throughout flap and gear movements.
The G1000 system presents the engine and other operational parameters very clearly
and comes with a keypad for rapid waypoint entry - a feature much desired by IFR pilots which is missing on all but the most modern piston aircraft
The above pic shows the three engine controls but the aircraft operation is practically single-lever when airborne. The fuel selector is also servo-driven and changes over automatically at regular intervals.
US registered aircraft
No Type Rating is required because the TBM is below 12500lb and is not a turbojet. There is a "High Altitude Endorsement" ground course with 1 flight to simulate explosive depressurisation and oxygen mask use, etc.
FAA prerequisites are: PPL, CPL or ATPL. To be PIC of N-reg TBM you need three endorsements, all of which can be issued by any FAA instructor: High Altitude (all aircraft certified above FL250), High Performance (all aircraft with more than 200 HP per engine), and Complex (all aircraft with retractable gear).
EASA registered aircraft
In EASA-land, no Type Rating is required but there is a Class Rating called: "Aerospatiale S.E.T." (the name was later changed to "Aerospatiale TBM").
The Class rating is valid for 2 years and it is mandatory to pass a Class Rating proficiency check to renew the Class Rating every 2 years. This Class Rating can be done by a Class Rating Instructor (CRI); it is not mandatory to do it in a Flight Training Organisation (FTO) but in reality very few CRIs are qualified to do it. After the training, the Check Ride will be done by a Class Rating Examiner (CRE).
JAA prerequisites are: PPL, CPL or ATPL, and an "HPA" (High Performance Airplane") course certificate. The "HPA" course must be done in a Flight Training Organisation (FTO) and, depending on which EU country you do it in, involves a few days in a classroom followed by one written exam. There are two alternatives to the HPA: (1) Any ICAO ATPL; (2) JAR-FCL ATPL exam passes (14 written exams).
After April 2016?
It is not clear what pilot papers will be required under EASA FCL to operate an N-reg TBM850 after April 2016 if the operator is EU based - more information here. The regulation itself is deliberately vague, with no definitions for operator residence, etc. Assuming the operator decides that he is EU based (which is probably true for most owner-pilots based on mainland Europe and mainland UK) an EASA PPL and an EASA medical will be needed. For obvious practical purposes an EASA IR will also be needed. But EASA proposes to accept ICAO Type Ratings, so it is not clear whether it will require an EASA HPA. It's a big mess... and that's before you get onto other aircraft which need a TR in EASA-land and not in FAA-land (e.g. the PA46). Predictably, the strictest interpretation is that HPA will be required for the TBM.
There are various places where one can do an HPA course. One is here which costs of the order of €1000 (Dec 2013).
An alternative to doing an HPA course is to have an ICAO ATPL theoretical knowledge pass, but do not need the actual ATPL or checkride (or any flying). The easiest way to comply with this is to sit the single FAA ATP written exam which can be sat at e.g. Farnborough, UK, and does not need any instructor endorsement; you just turn up and sit it. Unfortunately, you cannot sit the FAA ATP exam unless you already hold an FAA CPL, and the only straightforward way to do an FAA CPL is to go to the USA, with the TSA/VISA process (described here - however the CPL may well be TSA exempt as it was when that article was written). Also, this whole FAA ATP exam pass route is due to become more complicated after 14 July 2014 - see this discussion.
Socata Pilot Training
Socata offer a pilot training package. Socata's initial requirements are: an IR, 500hrs TT as PIC (or P1 if arriving with multi-crew time), a PPL, CPL or an ATPL, and a Class 1 or 2 medical. On EASA registered aircraft, the HPA course completion or theoretical ATPL(A) credit are required.
A typical package is 50hrs of self study, a 4-day ground school, and 4-5 days of flight training normally comprising of 4 flights and a checkride.
An IR is not legally mandatory for either US or EASA registered aircraft, but a TBM does not make any sense without an IR.
In reality, regardless of aircraft registration, the insurance company will require the pilot to have a training certificate and to fly with a safety pilot (an experienced TBM pilot) for 25, 50 or more hours.
Clearly, the TBM requires an intelligent pilot, but no more than the TB20 whose operation involves thinking well ahead, nontrivial engine management, proper vertical navigation, and other concepts not taught at the PPL level.
There is no FADEC on the PT6 engine; Pratt & Whitney have thus far declined to develop one, citing various technical reasons. However, engine startup is simple. The starter is run until a specific RPM is reached and then the fuel control is opened. The ITT must be watched; if it is heading towards 850°C, the fuel lever must be closed while running the starter on to cool the engine. If the engine has been recently run, it could still be hot inside and if the ITT is above 150°C initially, the fuel must be delayed until the ITT falls below this level, while running the starter to move the air through.
Taxi is really easy and is easy to do accurately. The top of the panel is however about 20-30mm higher than in the TB20. The propeller pitch is reversible and this is the main means of taxi speed control; one uses thrust reverse instead of the brakes. It is a very positive system, which involves small movements of the throttle lever, near the bottom end of its travel.
There are two generators and both (as well as battery power alone) are tested individually during the preflight check. The de-ice boots are in several sections and are individually tested.
We departed from the factory airfield - Tarbes LFBT - and climbed to FL280 within the Toulouse test area. The climb took about 18 minutes. The rate of climb was +2200fpm at FL170 - impressive, more so in the ISA+15 conditions, and about 20 times greater than the TB20 at FL170... Cabin altitude at FL280 was 7700ft and is automatically controlled.
This was followed by the simulated-depressurisation emergency descent mentioned above, down to FL120 - an amazing maneuver which would have probably wrecked a piston engine, not to mention exceeding the Vne of many other aircraft.
Stalls were done in various configurations. The stall behaviour is well defined and the wings can be kept level not just with the rudder but also with the ailerons which remain effective due to the assistance from the spoilers on top of the wing. A fully developed stall, if maintained but otherwise ignored, produces an exciting result in the form of a rapid nose down attitude, with a left wing drop presumably due to the radar there.
It has been alleged that the TBM does not have sufficient aileron authority to deal with maximum propeller torque at low speeds; this was shown to be untrue. To simulate an ILS go-around recovery, at 70kt in level flight, landing configuration, a sudden application of engine power from 0% to 100% resulted in a rapid acceleration with a barely perceptible and easily controllable left roll of a few degrees. Significant forward yoke pressure was required to prevent a rapid pitch-up (which would potentially result in a secondary stall) and to convert the massive engine thrust into a controlled climb at an increasing speed, but this yoke input is required in the TB20 also; one cannot just push the throttle to the wall and sit there doing nothing... well, in a Cessna 150 one probably can.
The response time to the throttle is good, with an impressive acceleration, but not so good below 20%, when there is a delay of a few seconds.
Like any high performance piston aircraft, the TBM is flown by the numbers. On the ILS, the torque is set to 50% in level flight and up to localiser intercept; this produces 160kt. At glideslope intercept, torque is reduced to 30%. At 1 dot below the GS, the gear and initial flaps are extended. At 1000ft above airfield level, the landing flap is extended and this enables the autopilot (if used) to stabilise in time for the 200ft DH point.
The main power difference between the TBM700 and the TBM850 involves the override of the torque limiter, which can be done in cruise only; the control is on the flap lever, beyond all the flap settings, so it cannot be operated during takeoff. Otherwise, the torque limit (indicated on the G1000) decreases during climb, to help prevent ITT being exceeded in thinner air.
The overall impression is of an aircraft which is very easy to fly. The takeoff is completely familiar but one does climb a lot faster, which is always a good thing... there is no such thing as having too much power when trying to get off the ground. The TB20 has relatively heavy ailerons so in flight the TBM feels familiar, but it does feel a bit bigger. Reasonably steep turns are a piece of cake to do, with the altitude held accurately. The approach speed of 85kt is same as what I use for the TB20; I often start the final at 100kt and following full flap deployment, some trimming, and some speed loss due to wind shear I am down to 85kt on short final, so the TBM did not feel any different. The touchdown is more firm - the suspension travel is a fraction of the TB20's trailing link system - but this appears to result in less bouncing around.
On shutdown, the prop is feathered, followed by a 15 second wait to cool the engine down, then the fuel is shut off.
I was most suprised at how easy the G1000 cockpit was to get used to. I had almost no experience of it, and zero as P1. The integrated presentation of all the information is excellent. This aircraft had the optional Jeppesen package which shows the aircraft on the approach plate
in a manner similar to the FliteDeck PC product which is included with Jeppview 3. The aircraft position depiction also works with airport diagrams so there is now no excuse for getting lost...
As can be seen from the LCD screen reflections, the G1000 does not use the special sunlight-readable LCD technology which is now available in top-end ($3000) industrial/military tablet computers, but the displays remain readable with sunlight in the cockpit.
Obviously, these will depend heavily on the usage. The aircraft age will also have an effect due to the unscheduled maintenance in later years.
The fuel burn is around 50USG/hr or 190 litres/hr. The cost of the fuel, per mile, is only about 40% higher than on a TB20. However, this is partly due to the avtur-avgas tax differential which is, in theory anyway, now finished in the UK for "private" flights.
Being over 1999kg, there are the European enroute charges, collected on behalf of each country by Eurocontrol, and these come to roughly 50-100 euros/hr depending on weight, the airspace flown in and how fast one is flying. The billing is done according to maximum certified takeoff weight, and the distance flown. On the piston aircraft scene, these charges are traditionally avoided by flying "VFR" but the TBM will return a poor fuel economy at the low levels at which VFR flight is predictably permitted around Europe. Notably, France bans VFR in a large chunk of its airspace, above FL115.
The Annual at Socata's factory is 8k euros (2010), plus of course any corrective work. Unlike with piston aircraft, many European TBM owners go back to the factory for the Annual.
In between the Annuals, there are 100hr checks which are 2k euros (2010), plus corrective work.
The engine needs an overhaul at 3600hrs which costs about $300k (2010). Early TBM700 engines were 3000hrs, and there is an SB which can be applied to the engine to get the 3600hrs interval.
According to owners, it is not unusual for maintenance to cost $60k/year (2010), if flying 250hrs/year.
Depreciation is potentially a big factor but a TBM purchased say 15 years ago was about $1.6M and might sell today for $1.2M so on that basis it is not as large an item as on most piston aircraft.
Interest on capital can be accounted for in many ways, and it can be argued that if a private owner fully accounted for it on everything he buys, he would die extremely rich, with every penny invested in financial instruments, and without ever achieving anything worthwhile in his entire life.
Insurance for a new TBM850 ($3.2M hull value) would be around £20k-£25k (2010) in the UK. This figure is from Haywards Aviation Insurance, for a 1000+hr CPL/IR pilot, 200hrs/year usage. Hangarage does not affect it.
Hangarage varies greatly according to the area. In the south east of the UK one might pay £7k for a TB20 or £15k for a TBM (these are actual figures). In the north of the UK where property values are much lower, these figures can fall to 1/3. There is also less need for hangarage on a pressurised turboprop; most of the engine parts that are exposed to the weather are made of relatively corrosion resistant high temperature alloys, and the sealed cockpit makes it easy to control humidity with a bag of dessicant. As a result many turboprops are simply parked outdoors.
There is the inevitable comparison with light jets... For European usage, the TBM's slightly lower speed is insignificant, but its short field capability is highly significant given Europe's large number of short (500-1000m) runways, and many grass runways.
There are no obvious negatives; this is a high quality aircraft with an awesome performance, which is perfect for nonstop long range flights within Europe. It is just a matter of whether one can afford it.
The operating cost is obviously a lot higher than a TB20, though not exceptional compared with other aircraft of similar mission capability, and one is getting a whole lot more for the money. I would estimate the cost per mile to be around 3x to 7x higher than a TB20.
For "large" pilots, getting into the front seats would be no easier than in the TB20 and harder in some ways due to the limited headroom in that area. It is no suprise that the $90k pilot's door is a popular option.
Pilot: FAA CPL/IR 1200hrs TT (2010)
Last edited 6th December 2023.
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https://www.spacecad.com/posts/how-to-teach-principles-of-rocketry-to-students/ | 2023-12-01T08:59:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00531.warc.gz | 0.900911 | 576 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__316921205 | en | SpaceCAD model rocket software gives teachers an effective and engaging way to teach the Principles of Rocketry to students. Here are some examples how SpaceCAD can be used in an educational setting:
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http://dickpuddlecote.blogspot.com/2009/07/belgium-bombs-germany.html | 2017-05-24T06:08:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607802.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524055048-20170524075048-00330.warc.gz | 0.970579 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__178657456 | en | Good lord, the Belgians are late by 60 odd years but ...
Belgian Air Force bombs Germany
The Belgian Air Force accidently dropped a bomb during a practice flight over Germany on Monday. A bomb from an F-16 fighter jet fell into woodland close to the small town of Lastrup in Lower Saxony.
Nobody was injured as a result of the incident.
The bomb measured 40 centimetres and weighed eight kilogrammes.
Belgian Air force officials immediately informed their German colleagues about the incident and a team from the German Military Police was sent to the area from the Wilhelmshaven Naval Base.
However, they were unable to locate the bomb.
Children of Lastrup are no doubt being advised not to assume that metallic cylindrical objects in the woods are quirky climbing frames. | aerospace |
http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/news87932.html | 2017-10-17T11:22:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187821088.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20171017110249-20171017130249-00343.warc.gz | 0.911479 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__22493900 | en | Russian Tu-160 Bombers Complete Record-Duration Flight
Two Russian Air Force Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers have successfully completed a record-breaking 23-hour patrol with a flight range of 18,000km.
A supersonic variable-geometry heavy bomber, the Tu-160 Blackjack can strike strategic targets with nuclear and conventional weapons in continental theatres of operation.
The Tu-160s carried out an instrumental flight and two in-flight refuellings from Il-78 aerial tankers while flying along the Russian borders, and over the Arctic and Pacific Oceans, according to RIA Novosti.
Air Force Lt. Col. Vladimir Drik was quoted by RIA Novosti as saying that a Tu-160 carried out a similar mission last year and stayed in the air for 21 hours. | aerospace |
https://ctmmagazine.com/stp-2-mission-ctm-magazine/ | 2022-07-07T15:50:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104495692.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707154329-20220707184329-00660.warc.gz | 0.927219 | 640 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__268133311 | en | SpaceX is targeting Monday, June 24 for a Falcon Heavy launch of the STP-2 mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The primary launch window opens at 11:30 p.m. EDT, or 3:30 UTC on June 25, and closes at 3:30 a.m. EDT on June 25, or 7:30 UTC. A backup launch window opens on June 25 at 11:30 p.m. EDT, or 3:30 UTC on June 26, and closes at 3:30 a.m. EDT on June 26, or 7:30 UTC. Deployments will begin approximately 12 minutes after liftoff and end approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes after liftoff.
Falcon Heavy’s side boosters for the STP-2 mission previously supported the Arabsat-6A mission in April 2019. Following booster separation, Falcon Heavy’s two side boosters will attempt to land at SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2 (LZ-1 and LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Falcon Heavy’s center core will attempt to land on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
UFC | Venum – We Are Artists [ Episode 1 ] ctm magazine
Art can be defined by the expression or application of human creativity, skill, and imagination. Mixed martial arts meets this definition head-on. Our favorite MMA fighters display much more than sheer athletic performance every time they step into the UFC’s Octagon. We have the opportunity to witness skill, creativity, discipline, dedication, and technique, which when […]
Dr. Bernice King: I Think It’s Time For Massive Civil Disobedience, Noncooperation With Evil ctm magazine
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy is remembered by his daughter Dr. Bernice King, who discusses how many leading GOP leaders misrepresent the meaning of the civil rights icon’s message to justify policies that are antithetical to his vision. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily […] | aerospace |
https://www.travelinsurancereview.net/2011/06/30/is-that-foreign-airline-safe/ | 2024-04-22T13:57:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818293.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422113340-20240422143340-00456.warc.gz | 0.963543 | 264 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__110458422 | en | According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over 20% of the foreign civil aviation authorities evaluated by the FAA fail to adequately oversee the airlines in their countries and those airlines don’t meet minimum international safety standards.
Within the European Union, the member states have assembled a list of airlines banned from flying because they were found unsafe. While these airlines are banned from operating in EU airspace, consumers may still travel on them in other countries and countries aren’t going to stop their citizens from flying on them. Unfortunately, the FAA publishes no similar list for American citizens.
Fatal airline accidents are relatively rare in the U.S., which can lull U.S. travelers into thinking travel is just as safe everywhere. Unfortunately, however, airline accidents are much more common abroad. According to planecrashinfo.com’s accident database , 14 airline passenger plane crashes have occurred between January and July already this year, most in third-world countries.
If you’re traveling in a country where you have doubts about the local air safety, check whether your travel insurance plan has adequate limits for medical care, make sure your plan has evacuation and repatriation coverage, consider Flight Accident and/or AD&D coverage, just in case the worst happens. | aerospace |
https://www.emedals.com/a-wwii-air-crew-europe-group-to-sergeant-m-a-gardiner-gb4250 | 2017-02-20T06:30:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170425.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00350-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.847107 | 213 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__162789807 | en | A WWII Air Crew Europe Group to Sergeant M.A. Gardiner,
A WWII Air Crew Europe Group to Sergeant M.A. Gardiner - 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence Medal; and War Medal 1939-1945. Un-mounted, original ribbons, extremely fine. Accompanied by his Royal Air Force Air Gunner's Wing (two-colour embroidery on black wool, padded, 30 mm x 80.5 mm, part of the reinforced backer missing) and his Royal Air Force Cap Badge (bronze, 38.6 mm x 43.7 mm, intact lugs and pin), along with a Studio Photograph of Gardiner in Uniform (black and white, matte finish, studio stamped "JOHN H. GILBERT, CROWN STUDIOS, 8, BROADWAY PARADE, CROUCH END. N.8." and marked in pencil "GARDINER, ME" on the reverse, 83 mm x 135 mm, light soiling on the reverse). | aerospace |
https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/politics/big-military-planes-to-pass-over-raf-wittering-1-6086962 | 2018-03-21T03:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647567.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20180321023951-20180321043951-00360.warc.gz | 0.964342 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__232657323 | en | Two huge military planes will fly through the skies above RAF Wittering this week during a planned training exercise.
The C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules will fly directly over the historic officers’ mess tomorrow (Friday), making a single pass before climbing away and continuing with their training sorties.
Station commander, Group Captain Damian Alexander said: “It’s been some time since large aircraft came this way, and it is useful for us as the station, and those in the nearby communities, to experience variation in the types of aircraft that will be flying through RAF Wittering in the years ahead.”
C-17 Globemasters are capable of rapid delivery of troops and all types of cargo to bases anywhere in the world. They also have a well established role as an airborne intensive care unit to transfer critically injured patients.
The C-130 Hercules is an instantly recognisable aeroplane; it is the workhorse of the RAF’s air transport fleet and has long been employed for aeromedical evacuation.
The aircraft will be flying planned aeromedical training sorties, but have been tasked by the RAF events team to conduct the flypast to mark the closure of the Ministry of Defence Hospital Unit at Peterborough City Hospital.
Many military medical personnel routinely fly aeromedical missions in the C-17 and C-130, and a formal dinner will be held for them at RAF Wittering later that evening.
Group Captain Alexander added: “The C-17 and C-130 are large and impressive aircraft and are the backbone of the RAF’s transport capability. They will be an unusual sight in the skies above Wittering, but one that I hope people will thoroughly enjoy.”
RAF Wittering’s airfield opened for military business again in April this year; the Globemaster and Hercules will be the largest aircraft to have flown through the station’s airspace since its reopening.
The C-17 and Hercules are expected to arrive this evening. If they are required to fulfil an operational requirement elsewhere, they will be redirected accordingly.
RAF Wittering is being readied to become a home for five training squadrons, who will operate a fleet of Grob tutor aircraft. The squadrons will all have moved in by mid-2015. | aerospace |
http://www.pwc.com/en_GX/gx/aerospace-defence/publications/shades-of-green.jhtml | 2014-04-18T08:11:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609533121.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005213-00304-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.952794 | 404 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__84011606 | en | PricewaterhouseCoopers is pleased to launch a short thought leadership paper on the impact of the climate change agenda post Copenhagen and the business implications for our Aerospace & Defence clients. Key findings indicate:
This paper is accompanied by an Aerospace and Defence (A&D) sector supplement providing a background on the current state of the industry followed by an analysis of the leading A&D clients and how they are responding to climate change issues based on publically available information. We found that many aerospace and defence companies are already taking pro-active steps to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption.
For the Aerospace sector, improving the fuel efficiency and emissions profile of aircraft is a major area of focus. Aerospace companies are developing more efficient aircraft, and refining aircraft operation specifications to include fuel saving attributes, e.g. continuous descent, weight reduction, maintenance actions, flight planning accuracy, fuel planning and routing etc. Aerospace companies are also providing solutions to improve fuel efficiency of existing aircraft, such as retrofitting existing aircraft wings with new winglets, which reduce drag and improve fuel use.
Massive research efforts are looking to drive further technological advances -- for example the Clean Sky JTI, a combined effort shared between the European Commission and industry, is dedicating an estimated 1.6 billion Euros to researching "breakthrough developments" across the entire aeronautic supply chain.
Defence companies are also improving their own energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions, and helping customers do the same. The defence industry has developed monitoring technologies now in use in the oceans, atmosphere, and even outer space which are contributing to a greater understanding of the impacts of climate change. Many defence companies are also increasing the efficiency of their products and offering new solutions such as "virtual training". Governmental customers are giving climate change issues a stronger focus as concerns around the ‘carbon footprint’ increase and climate change is acknowledged as an issue with strategic importance, so sector players are likely to step up efforts even further. | aerospace |
https://lasercutting-service.com/hexagon-ncsimul-allows-composite-machining-centers-to-save-more-material/ | 2022-01-23T20:46:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304309.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123202547-20220123232547-00303.warc.gz | 0.912884 | 579 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__7079823 | en | Composite materials are gaining more and more recognition in the aerospace industry. CTRM, a company based in Malaysia, is a global leader in the composite materials and aerospace industry. It is part of the global supply chain of composite aircraft structures and supplies products to major commercial and military aircraft manufacturers around the world.
In addition to manufacturing composite aircraft structures, CTRM also provides engineering design services, composite component assembly, composite research and development, automotive composite structures and defense equipment, including tactical drones.
Facing the challenge: a large amount of waste generated by machine tool processing and debugging
CTRM started the production of new composite parts on a newly implemented 5-axis gantry machine. Usually, due to improper cutting tools and procedures or insufficient tool length, large machine tools, components and complex processes will cause many manufacturing problems, such as inaccurate hole positions, excessive edge cuts, and collisions.
These problems can bring extremely high online debugging costs, require a lot of settings, and may also produce a large number of scrapped parts.
NC programs and cycles that use the physical characteristics of the machine tool (such as linear motors, automatic tool changers, automatic dust collector accessory replacement devices, multi-axis simultaneous work, automatic laser tool offset measurement, workpiece detection, special design drilling tools, etc.) need to be in Carry out sufficient verification and simulation before sending the final program to the actual machine tool.
CTRM is committed to finding comprehensive machining simulation software to develop, optimize and run machining programs for NC machine tools. Because of its high-speed G-Code Simulation, user-friendly interface and the ability to decode and simulate all programs, subroutines and complex macros of any CTRM NC Machines, Hexagon’s NCSIMUL MACHINE was finally selected.
Achieved results: 99% reduction in air cuts
From the beginning, the advantages of using Virtual Machine in the NCSIMUL MACHINE environment were very obvious. The debugging and verification process is transferred from the real machine to the virtual machine on the programmer’s computer.
CTRM found the following advantages:
-Offline development program for new projects, complex shapes and improvement activities.
-Improved efficiency through performance. With the help of NCSIMUL, they reduced the air cut by 99%, reducing the risk of collision and other problems during the machining process. All program verifications for existing machine tools and all future machine tools are completed offline, and the machine tools only need to be used for production.
-Detect errors and mistakes in the NC program that cause collisions between the spindle head, tool holder and work fixture.
-The best CNC machine operation.
-NCSIMUL MACHINE has strong technical services and support provided by local suppliers (located in Kuala Lumpur and Penang) in Malaysia. | aerospace |
http://martinsaviation.blogspot.com/2013/06/flight-report-us-airways-air-wisconsin.html | 2017-05-23T03:17:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607325.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523025728-20170523045728-00129.warc.gz | 0.961714 | 152 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__66190640 | en | - Flight: Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- Flight Time: 34 minutes
- Aircraft: US Airways (Air Wisconsin) CRJ-200 N413AW
- Seat: 11F (window)
After checking the night before, I noticed that the latter half of the aircraft was to be empty except for us, or so we thought. Due to storms the day before, people had their flights cancelled and were re-booked to our early-morning flight.
Here is an image from flightaware of route from RIC to PHL. Below is a graph showing our altitude and speed throughout the flight: as you can see, the flight stayed at a low altitude of 13,100ft: | aerospace |
http://www.simshack.net/index.php?cPath=29_44 | 2014-07-29T10:42:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1406510267075.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20140728011747-00120-ip-10-146-231-18.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.901009 | 258 | CC-MAIN-2014-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__223400574 | en | In-Cockpit DVD Videos
Individuals interested in experiencing flight through the eyes of an airliner pilot will find our In-Cockpit DVD Videos to be quite exceptional. Viewers will be able to get an insiders view of what really goes on in the cockpit.
All of our in-cockpit DVD videos are filmed from the vantage point of the pilot so that viewers can see exactly what the pilot does. This sort of voyeurism is quite fascinating.
We work hard at Sim Shack to offer excellent quality and moderately priced DVDs. Our goal is to offer products that people love and can afford. Shoppers will find that they are able to choose from a selection of high quality in-cockpit DVD videos.
Our videos feature a variety of planes. They feature flights in the Airbus A320, Bae 146-200, Boeing 737-300 and the Boeing 747- 400, amongst others. Individuals can purchase the Airbus A320 Simulator (SAS Flight Academy), Airbus A330-200, Bae 146-200 (Debonair Airways), Boeing 737-300 (Go Airlines) and the Boeing 747-400 (Cathay Pacific), in-cockpit videos. Each of these is professionally produced, provide outstanding footage and are manufactured by ITVV. | aerospace |
http://www.totpi.com/tag/amos-6/ | 2020-04-03T01:21:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370509103.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20200402235814-20200403025814-00239.warc.gz | 0.870602 | 184 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__185887930 | en | MIAMI, Florida – The mysterious explosion of a SpaceX rocket last month took an odd turn with a “cordial” encounter between staff of Elon Musk’s firm and fierce rival United Launch Alliance over a mysterious glow on a ULA building nearby during the blast, The Washington Post reported. Read more
Israel will face a significant shortage of communication satellites in coming years due to the destruction of the Amos-6 satellite in an explosion earlier this month, officials from the country’s space program told a Knesset panel on Sunday. Read more
The explosion at the Florida launch site that inflicted irreparable damage on the Israeli “Amos 6” satellite prevented the launch of the satellite last Saturday, on Shabbat. Read more
T.O.T. Private consulting
T.O.T. Private Consulting specializes in a variety of services for the Orthodox Jewish community worldwide. | aerospace |
https://www.itc.nl/about-itc/scientific-departments/water-resources/partners-for-water/use-of-geonetcast/ | 2024-04-14T03:40:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00451.warc.gz | 0.876879 | 627 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__134799137 | en | Use of GEONETCast as a download tool for Earth Observation products
GEONETCast – a global network of communication satellite based data dissemination systems – provides free, near real-time environmental and Earth observation data (in-situ, airborne and space based) and derived products to a worldwide user community. The system is part of the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) and has become an easy and effective way to receive satellite and geo-spatial environmental data. The data contained in GEONETCast and European Space Agency Data Dissemination System (DDS) is delivered via communication satellites. Using low cost ground reception infrastructure, connected to a computer containing a Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) board, both data streams can be received and stored locally. The GEONETCast toolbox is a plug-in to the open-source ILWIS software. The main objective of the Toolbox is to allow the user, who operates a GEONETCast ground receiving station to easily manage the incoming data stream and to import the data into a common freeware GIS-RS environment for display and further analysis. In the presentations and report provided here more detailed information is given on the set-up of the receiving station, the software structure and handling and information on water resources related data streams.
GEONETCast: Open source toolbox for real-time satellite observations of large basins
Short introduction on Earth Observation and the role GEONETCast can play
ILWIS and Toolbox plugins
Provides an overview of the use of the software – the command line and building of batch files to process large volumes of satellite images.
Description of the use of GEONETCast data stream for Large River Basins
Short text with an overview on the satellite-based information available through GEONETCast for applications in River Basin Management. Additional information is provided related to the set-up of the system and the available training materials.
GeoNetcast Toolbox: Installation, Configuration and Userguide.
Main document providing all details and exercises related to the GEONETCast software
Details on how to set-up a reception station.
GEO, GEONETCast and building a low cost ground receiving station
Presentation on the technical issues of a set-up of a reception station.
Evapotranspiration Exercise based on Minas-Brazil
Full exercise on the estimation of the Evapotranspiration for an area in Brazil.
From cloud top to rainfall (exercise)
Presentation, explanatory text and full data set needed to calculate the rainfall by blending TRMM and MSG satellite observations.
Overview of MSc/PhD theses related to GEONETCast based images
Overview of GEONETCast and EO related websites
After registration you will get access to all relevant materials. | aerospace |
https://maxvaxdax.com/top-10-pgytech-drone-landing-pad-advanced-hobby-rc-quadcopters-multirotors/ | 2022-07-01T16:52:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103943339.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701155803-20220701185803-00071.warc.gz | 0.76821 | 3,263 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__268221161 | en | As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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- You can return the product not damaged to the package within 30 days of the purchase for return or replacement. 3 land nails fixed to the landing pad on the ground firmly, helping the landing pad work perfectly in windy environments.
Fast folding and portability: it is light and portable, easy to storage it in the zipper bag with hand strap, convenient to carry it outdoor. Design security: 8 reflective strips are used for night flying, pasting them to the outer of the printing circle.
They will provide clear location for drone in darkness. Waterproof premium material: made of waterproof Nylon Material with high precision printing with Outdoor Type Print ink make it waterproof and sun-resistant and don't fade.
Enjoy your drone any time and any occasion. Extensive applicability: the 30”75 cm double sides portable landing pad perfectly fits the RC Drones Helicopter, Parrot, Antel Robotic, 3DR Solo drone, Holy Stone Gopro Kama, PVB Drones, DJI Mavic Pro Phantom 2/3/4/ Pro, etc. Returns and guarantee: if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us by email. | aerospace |
https://www.fabbaloo.com/tag/habitat | 2023-12-11T22:39:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679518883.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211210408-20231212000408-00743.warc.gz | 0.952324 | 135 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__49193801 | en | Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how buildings could be 3D printed on another planet.
MX3D has 3D printed a prototype metal lunar habitat floor for ESA.
NASA is looking for volunteers to inhabit a 3D printed Martian home.
Want to stay in a space habitat? One 3D printed space habitat is being offered to the public for short stays, but it’s located on Earth.
NASA’s four-year 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge has announced its top prizes.
NASA announced three finalists for their ongoing “3D-Printed Habitat Challenge”. | aerospace |
https://www.form100consulting.com/blog/3-military-aviation-lessons-for-agile-projects | 2020-07-02T05:59:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655878519.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20200702045758-20200702075758-00148.warc.gz | 0.943835 | 978 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__163023733 | en | I’ve served as a military officer and Air Force pilot for the last 14 years. Over the past three years I’ve also worked with some of Seattle’s smartest software engineers as an Agile project manager. These two worlds, which appear to be on opposite ends of the spectrum, are far more similar than you may realize. Below are three lessons I’ve learned from military aviation which will benefit your Agile software project.
1. Slow Down
The phrase “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast” applies to military aviation and software development. Think about this training technique taught to all Air Force pilots. The first thing a pilot should do when they have an engine fire notification is…nothing…for 60 seconds! Why? Imagine a two-engine aircraft with one engine on fire and the wrong engine is shut down. You are now in a single engine aircraft, and your only working engine is on fire.
Situations can get worse and slowing down to ensure you are doing the right thing is better than doing the wrong thing fast. This applies to Agile projects where everything can feel like a crisis. The next time you are faced with impending doom, ask yourself how important immediate action is? Are you bypassing your normal safeguards for a production defect? The risk you are accepting might be worth it, but it should be a well thought out decision and not a quick reaction based on emotion.
Key Takeaway: Take a moment before doing something which turns a bad situation into a crisis.
2. Humans make Mistakes
Your Software developers are the best in the industry and are experts in their trade. I understand this mentality as a former Air Force pilot with over 3,000 hours of flight experience. Here is a shocking fact, every pilot I know, at some point in their career, has forgotten to put the landing gear down before landing. The point is that most pilots don’t land without the gear because we created processes to ensure we catch those mistakes. We adhere to checklists which are run before each landing, we have a pilot and a co-pilot verbally confirm each step, and we have internal systems which will warn us if we get too low without the gear. These countermeasures have dramatically reduced the amount of human error in aviation.
Does your Agile project have any countermeasures in place for human error? If the answer is no, or you don’t know, then acknowledge mistakes are happening and ensure every crisis results in a process to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Taking the time to do a full root cause analysis will save you time and money in the long run. A great exercise to prevent future mistakes is a Failure Mode Effects Array (FMEA)which can give you a great starting point for countermeasures.
Key Takeaway: Humans will make mistakes and you should build processes to help reduce those errors.
3. Plans are useless…
One of my favorite quotes is from President Eisenhower on preparing for battle “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” I've been handed a 14-day flight mission, with 20 stops in austere locations, and given less than 24 hours to plan. I also knew without a doubt that the plan would change in the first 7 days. Does this mean we shouldn’t plan…NO! You must go through the planning process because the more you plan the faster you can adapt to changes. The key distinction is how you plan. I use the below steps as a guide to help me structure planning and it can be applied to military aviation and software development projects.
- Create a high-level overview to identify critical dependencies and choke points.
- Develop a plan for those critical dependencies and choke points.
- Ensure everyone on the team is aware of the big picture plan.
- Create a list of parking lot issues which need to be addressed but could be tackled later.
- Finally, create a detail plan the initial portion (first two legs of the mission / first sprint).
The rest of the details we would constantly adjusting as we went. I’ve seen Agile projects struggle on both ends of this spectrum. They either plan too much and waste effort on details which will change, or they don’t plan at all (because they are Agile) so nobody knows what is going on. A good rule of thumb is a 10-week high-level plan and a two-week detailed plan which is updated weekly. Regardless of how you set up your planning cadence, remember the process of planning is important, even if the plan doesn’t survive first contact.
Key Takeaway: Continually assess your planning cadence to make sure you aren’t too far on either end of the planning spectrum. | aerospace |
https://www.valerygrancher.com/post/2017/02/07/somewhere-sometimes-20-years | 2023-09-25T13:26:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925115505-20230925145505-00143.warc.gz | 0.921394 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__283689645 | en | 20 years ago one of my artwork as a message has left Earth bound to reach Titan (one of the Saturn moon) on 2005. " Somewhere sometimes" is an artwork made as a message.
This artwork was on the CD ROM to be flown to Titan onboard ESA'S Huygens space probe mission called Cassini (This CD ROM is a collection of messages and signatures. It was originally an open call for messages to Titan on ESA website on 1997. I created a bot that fulfilled all the CD rom with my message "Somewhere Sometimes"). Cassini spacecraft mission left Earth bound for Saturn on October 15 1997 with its CD ROM. Finally it has arrived on January 14 2005 after a 7 years journey through solar system: 4 billion kilometers ! To record this performance a webpage was produced: http://www.nomemory.org/data1/tit.htm And an oil painting
Valéry Grancher 1997 - 2005
"Somewhere Sometimes" Oil on canvas 60 x 110 cm Valéry Grancher 2005 | aerospace |
https://www.wikiplanet.click/enciclopedia/en/Lockheed_SR-71_Blackbird | 2020-01-22T22:50:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250607596.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122221541-20200123010541-00214.warc.gz | 0.964326 | 935 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__23078735 | en | Lockheed's previous reconnaissance aircraft was the relatively slow U-2, designed for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In late 1957, the CIA approached the defense contractor Lockheed to build an undetectable spy plane. The project, named Archangel, was led by Kelly Johnson, head of Lockheed's Skunk Works unit in Burbank, California. The work on project Archangel began in the second quarter of 1958, with aim of flying higher and faster than the U-2. Of 11 successive designs drafted in a span of 10 months, "A-10" was the front-runner. Despite this, however, its shape made it vulnerable to radar detection. After a meeting with the CIA in March 1959, the design was modified to have a 90% reduction in radar cross-section. The CIA approved a US$96 million contract for Skunk Works to build a dozen spy planes, named "A-12" on 11 February 1960. The 1960 downing of Francis Gary Powers's U-2 underscored its vulnerability and the need for faster reconnaissance aircraft such as the A-12.
The A-12 first flew at Groom Lake (Area 51), Nevada, on 25 April 1962. Thirteen were built; two variants were also developed, including three of the YF-12 interceptor prototype, and two of the M-21 drone carrier. The aircraft was meant to be powered by the Pratt & Whitney J58 engine, but development ran over schedule, and it was equipped instead with the less powerful Pratt & Whitney J75 initially. The J58s were retrofitted as they became available, and became the standard powerplant for all subsequent aircraft in the series (A-12, YF-12, M-21), as well as the SR-71. The A-12 flew missions over Vietnam and North Korea before its retirement in 1968. The program's cancellation was announced on 28 December 1966, due both to budget concerns and because of the forthcoming SR-71, a derivative of the A-12.
The SR-71 designation is a continuation of the pre-1962 bomber series; the last aircraft built using the series was the XB-70 Valkyrie. However, a bomber variant of the Blackbird was briefly given the B-71 designator, which was retained when the type was changed to SR-71.
During the later stages of its testing, the B-70 was proposed for a reconnaissance/strike role, with an "RS-70" designation. When the A-12 performance potential clearly was found to be much greater, the Air Force ordered a variant of the A-12 in December 1962. Originally named R-12[N 1] by Lockheed, the Air Force version was longer and heavier than the A-12, with a longer fuselage to hold more fuel, two seats in the cockpit, and reshaped chines. Reconnaissance equipment included signals intelligence sensors, a side-looking airborne radar, and a photo camera. The CIA's A-12 was a better photo-reconnaissance platform than the Air Force's R-12, since the A-12 flew somewhat higher and faster, and with only one pilot, it had room to carry a superior camera and more instruments.
During the 1964 campaign, Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater repeatedly criticized President Lyndon B. Johnson and his administration for falling behind the Soviet Union in developing new weapons. Johnson decided to counter this criticism by revealing the existence of the YF-12A Air Force interceptor, which also served as cover for the still-secret A-12 and the Air Force reconnaissance model since July 1964. Air Force Chief of Staff General Curtis LeMay preferred the SR (Strategic Reconnaissance) designation and wanted the RS-71 to be named SR-71. Before the July speech, LeMay lobbied to modify Johnson's speech to read "SR-71" instead of "RS-71". The media transcript given to the press at the time still had the earlier RS-71 designation in places, creating the story that the president had misread the aircraft's designation.[N 2] To conceal the A-12's existence, Johnson referred only to the A-11, while revealing the existence of a high speed, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft.
In 1968, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara canceled the F-12 interceptor program. The specialized tooling used to manufacture both the YF-12 and the SR-71 was also ordered destroyed. Production of the SR-71 totaled 32 aircraft with 29 SR-71As, two SR-71Bs, and the single SR-71C. | aerospace |
http://companyontop.com/s/sp/aircraft%20charter%20brokering | 2020-07-06T23:22:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655890566.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200706222442-20200707012442-00200.warc.gz | 0.929081 | 131 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__91366907 | en | • BILEN AIR SERVICE, is an aviation services company, founded in August 1995 as a Supervision and Representation Company in Turkey to provide its customers with a wide of range of solutions for Avi Read more about Bilen Air Services Ltd.
Stratajet is the world’s first real-time private jet booking platform, which lets you search, compare and book the most convenient flight at the best price in less than two minutes. Read more about Stratajet
Air Charter Authority is a global cargo aircraft charter brokerage company made up of aviation and logistics professionals that specialize in providing cargo aircraft charter services. Read more about Air Charter Authority | aerospace |
https://macbuzz.net/space-haven-space-strategy-game.html | 2022-09-26T05:26:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334802.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220926051040-20220926081040-00240.warc.gz | 0.830946 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__67467996 | en | Space Haven is an interesting strategy game in the vast outer space. How do you want to build a world in outer space? The answer will be at Space Haven.
Embark on an excursion in the area alongside your group of rough civilians looking for a brand new home. Build spacecraft one by one, create optimal situations, process the crew’s desires and moods, encounter different space exploration teams, and explore space on this spacecraft’s colonial sim.
Compatible: macOS 10.11 or later
Space Haven 0.15.2 (56868) | aerospace |
https://www.floridaairports.org/ | 2021-06-17T08:51:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487629632.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20210617072023-20210617102023-00507.warc.gz | 0.9169 | 280 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__193911104 | en | The FAC General Aviation Committee and FAC leadership have initiated a major effort to address an important industry safety issue - fuel contamination and specifically Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
The scope of FAC’s effort is broad and intended to call attention to the issue, educate airports, users, fuel providers and community leaders about the safety concerns and how to avoid fuel contamination. FAC is working closely with our industry partners at NATA, NBAA, FAA and FABA to develop a program of Operational Best Management Practices that all Florida airports and fuel providers can add to their training programs. If you would like to get involved in this effort, please reach out to the GA Committee Chair, Scott Kohut at email@example.com or by phone at 561-391-2202, ext. 212 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
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|Sunday, July 18 - Wednesday, July 21, 2021| | aerospace |
http://www.ridingwithrobots.org/news-2/ | 2016-05-27T10:13:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049276567.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002116-00101-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.744437 | 377 | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__23619395 | en | - Three bright planets: Portraits from the Pyrenees
- Space station module expansion called off after BEAM doesn't budge
- New work with 35-year-old data: Voyagers at Ganymede and Saturn
- Tomorrow morning, watch a new space module inflate—er, expand
- The House Makes its Counteroffer on NASA’s Budget
- Death in Space
- Dawn Sees Landslides and a Central Ridge in a Young Crater on Ceres
- NASA Sets Sail to Study Ocean and Climate
- Couture in orbit catwalk
- Sentinel-1 helping Cyclone Roanu relief
- Satcoms is changing lives in South African rural schools
- Earth from Space
- Mars triptych
- NASA Radar Finds Ice Age Record in Mars' Polar Cap
- NASA Telescopes Find Clues For How Giant Black Holes Formed So Quickly
- Study Helps Explain Sea Ice Differences at Earth's Poles
- Kepler-223 System: Clues to Planetary Migration
- Europa's Ocean May Have An Earthlike Chemical Balance
- Can Stars Be Cold?
- Next Time You’re Late To Work, Blame Dark Energy!
- How Do Volcanoes Erupt?
- The House Makes NASA A Counteroffer It Probably Can’t Refuse
- A Lord of Rings: Saturn at Opposition 2016
- SpaceX's First Two Droneship Landings - Highlight Reel | Video
- NASA Hits Snag While Inflating Space Station's New BEAM Habitat
- Bigelow Module On Space Station Fails To Deploy On First Try | Video
- Image of the Day
- 'Black Hole Blues' (2016): Book Excerpt
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https://eswan.eu/index.php/organs/eocom | 2023-12-07T04:07:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100632.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207022257-20231207052257-00408.warc.gz | 0.793395 | 455 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__235841688 | en | Education and Outreach Committee (EOCom)
This committee is dedicated to reaching out to the Space Weather and Space Climate community and the general public. We aim to set up a dedicated social network, to organise Space Weather and Space Climate courses and webinars, to publish a Space Weather and Space Climate book, to improve the scientific content of the E-SWAN website, and any action devoted to Space Weather and Space Climate outreach and education.
- popularise Space Weather and Space Climate in Europe and beyond
- distribute complementary media for dissemination of scientific knowledge
- promote education and advanced training through continuing education opportunities within Europe
- raise awareness to all activity sectors possibly affected by space weather and/or space climate focusing within Europe.
- Organise Space Weather and Space Climate school series
- Publish a Space Weather and Space Climate book
- Carry out actions devoted to Space Weather and Space Climate outreach and education
- Fund community outreach initiatives
- Letter to the community about the TDM for the next ESWW
Supported Community initiatives
- The 3rd edition of the Iberian Space Science Summer School (i4s 2023), 26-30 June 2023,Coimbra, Portugal.
- Chair: Sophie Chabanski (Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)
- Co-Chair: Domenico Di Mauro (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia)
- Jean Lilensten (Institut de Planétologie et d'Astrophysique de Grenoble)
- Carlos Larrodera (Universidad de Alcalá)
- Jaroslav Urbář (IAP CAS)
- Lisa Nelson (Bureau of Meteorology, Australian Government)
- Jan Janssens (Solar-Terrestrial Centre of Excellence (STCE))
- Laure Lefevre (Royal Observatory of Belgium – WDC-SILSO)
- Christine Verbeke (KU Leuven)
- Elke D'Huys (Solar-Terrestrial Centre of Excellence – ROB/SIDC)
- Lenka Zychova (Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy) | aerospace |
https://www.junkmail.co.za/leisure/hobbies-and-interests/gauteng/randburg/radio-control-transmitter-and-receiver-kds-7xii/56e5447498f44b3b8356aa13b2850796 | 2022-08-16T05:01:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572220.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816030218-20220816060218-00351.warc.gz | 0.805408 | 219 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__10569953 | en | A new aeroplane/helicopter/drone radio control transmitter and receiver. Programable computer radio system.
This radio is brand new and packed in the original packaging. Never used.
If you are looking to get into RC, this is the radio for you!
Computer radio with lots of features:
7 model memory.
5 point throttle curve
5 point pitch curve
Custom Helicopter and Aeroplane settings.
HP1: Fixed pitch helicopter mode
HP2: 2 servo helicopter swashplate mode
Hp3: CCPM 120degree 3 servo swashplate mode.
A/P:Normal aero plane
D/P:Delta wing plane
Gyro sensitivity adjusting supported
Low voltage alarm
(Custom low voltage alarm setting).
Count Down timer (linked to throttle position)
Find even more on Junk Mail by browsing through the similar ads below. | aerospace |
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/11/23/beautiful-women-and-extraordinary-pilots-awarded-65-years-after-their-service-in-ww2/ | 2023-09-27T18:12:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510319.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927171156-20230927201156-00769.warc.gz | 0.983125 | 786 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__213941965 | en | During the WW, the United States were in a serious shortage of pilots so the government created an experimental paramilitary aviation organization – the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).
First, there were the Women’s Flying Training Detachment (WFTD) and the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) organized in 1942 and in 1943 both were merged to create the WASP organization.
There were over 25,000 women who applied but only 1,074 were accepted in the WASP. All of them were women with previous flying experience and pilot’s licenses. These women flew over 60 million miles in all kinds of military aircraft. In 1977, the organization acquired a veteran status, waiting until 2009 to be awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal.
During the graduation ceremony for the last WASP training class in 1944, the General of the Army and General of the Air Force – Henry “Hap” Arnold stated in his speech that he wasn’t sure “whether a slip of a girl could fight the controls of a B-17 in heavy weather.” He said that now, in 1944 he is convinced that women can fly as good as men.
When the training ended up, the women pilots were stationed at 122 air bases across the States. Only those with exceptional skills for aircraft control were permitted to test rocket-propelled planes, pilot jet-propelled planes and work with radar-controlled targets. While serving in the war, 38 WASP pilots lost their lives in accidents.
Jacqueline Cochran, a pioneering aviator at the time, was the head of the WASP program. She was aiming to develop the women air force to an equal level with the “regular, male”, and to save the scarcity of women pilots. After the war, Jacqueline became the first woman pilot who broke the sound barrier.
Regardless of what she was aiming for, as soon as the war was over and men returned, they needed their jobs back. Women from WASP started becoming dismissed from their jobs without any official gratitude or ceremony.
The pilots from WASP carried on with their lives, most of them as they had never contributed to the state security during the war. Only a few were kept as pilots while others were offered to work as flight attendants. They formed a reunion group but it felt apart after a very short period of time.
Then, in the 1960’s some of the women got in touch with each other and began discussing the possibility of gaining military status. Many of them reunited on the basis of being forgotten by their own Air Force. In 1976, after a lot of pressure, the Air Force announced to admit women in their programs.
In the statement from the Air Force they had to also declared the former status of the women as pilots, so in 1977, the WASP were finally granted military status. To preserve their history, in 1992, the WASP designated Texas Woman’s University in Denton as their official archive.
In 2009, President Barack Obama and the United States Congress awarded the WASP with the Congressional Gold Medal. There were only less than 300 surviving WASPs at the time and only three of them showed up at the event.
At the event, Obama stated that “The Women Airforce Service Pilots courageously answered their country’s call in a time of need while blazing a trail for the brave women who have given and continue to give so much in service to this nation since. Every American should be grateful for their service and I am honored to sign this bill and finally give them some of the hard-earned recognition they deserve.”
A year later, all surviving WASPs attended the ceremony to the US Capitol to accept the Congressional Gold Medal from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Congressional leaders. | aerospace |
https://aidronesforsale.com/tag/mini-camera-drones/ | 2021-07-24T17:09:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046150307.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724160723-20210724190723-00366.warc.gz | 0.930769 | 280 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__38926970 | en | Eachine E58 Drone is a quality cheap drone for sale for under $59, it is one of the coolest drones with camera. Eachine E58 drone reviews are usually really good. Some people complain about the app interface, and how it works. You usually will get acclaimed to having the Eachine E58 drone perform very well when it comes down to using the Eachine E58 drone. Most people that buy drones think they’re a really fun toy to have. It is the one tool you can count on to take really high quality pictures. The Eachine E58 drone is the best drone that will take quality pictures to HD levels. We are going to review exactly how the Eachine E58 drone functions, it is a really cool gadget you can buy online at Aidronesforsale.com . It is a smart drone that performs very well.
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There’s plenty of the best camera drones for sale online. When it comes down to buying new camera drones you will want to figure out the best type of camera drones to buy online. If you are unsure of the legal status of camera drones, they must be under 2 pounds to fly in the air. This gives you plenty of room to figure the type of drone to buy. Most people look for mini camera drones for sale, | aerospace |
http://jethub.com/2010/06/11/business-jet-safety-improves-by-69-in-2009/ | 2018-09-19T06:38:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267155942.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180919063526-20180919083526-00051.warc.gz | 0.963614 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__86760881 | en | Private aviation has become increasingly safer in the last few years, with 2009 being a record low for the number of accidents for both turboprops and business jets. While the decrease in accidents is slightly in part to the reduced number of private flights last year, there was still a large enough difference to be significant.
Analysts reason that the increased safety is due to improved simulation technology that allows pilots to train by practicing different simulated situations. Pilots are more able to react quickly and, thanks to the new technology, in a practiced, confident manner that may make all the difference.
Private planes have also become safer to fly with improvements in engine technology and navigation systems. These improvements include many new features that act as built-in back up plans for private pilots. Fuel additives have also dramatically improved business jet safety as they prevent fuel systems from icing over in high altitudes.
For private jet charter clients, the assurance of a safe flight is even greater. With safety tracking and reporting systems like ARG/US and Wyvern that report safety ratings, clients can ensure that everything checks out before ever boarding the plane. Flight safety reports rate both the pilot and plane based on a series of rigorous maintenance and inspection regulations. Private flight providers can become Part 135 Carrier Certified, meaning they have met all protocols.
As technology continues to improve, business aviation and private jet charter will only become safer. The 69% decrease in accidents from 2008 to 2009 demonstrates how much difference one year of technology can make. | aerospace |
https://www.pilotweb.aero/classifieds/zenair-601-xl-for-sale-6300774 | 2022-01-25T16:37:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304859.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125160159-20220125190159-00116.warc.gz | 0.918164 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__151072497 | en | Zenair 601 XL Zodiac for sale | £29,500 ONO
- Credit: Archant
The aircraft has had its price reduced for an immediate sale and it is based at Compton Abbas
G-CECZ Zenair 601 XL Zodiac tail dragger built by Gary Johnson 2006.
PRICE REDUCED to £29,500 o.n.o. for IMMEDIATE SALE (health reasons) at Compton Abbas.
Zenair 601XL Zodiac taildragger is in excellent condition and well maintained.
The Rotax 912 ULS has logged 450 hours.
Details - call Paul on 07756 865466. | aerospace |
https://chris.casablog.com/2006/09/26/side-projects-on-weltanschauung/ | 2023-02-01T06:33:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499911.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201045500-20230201075500-00258.warc.gz | 0.928715 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__99501069 | en | It’s not that I’m not blogging. If you look over to the right, you’ll see "Pages." For a very long time, the only one there was "About the Author." I thought maybe it would be a good idea to hang some other useful information over there. I’m going to primarily work on my world travel pages. I’ll get around to talking about the Air Force and the F-16 sometime later.
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http://www.trendspotters.tv/the-most-powerful-slingshot-the-us-navys-new-aircraft-launch-system/ | 2018-07-18T09:03:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590074.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718080513-20180718100513-00454.warc.gz | 0.943726 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__30047307 | en | The US Navy has come up with a new aircraft launch system called EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) which is just a euphemism for a slingshot on steroids.
Compared to ye olde steam catapults, this new launch system is relatively lighter, smaller and requires less maintenance. It provides greater speed, acceleration and precision… all this while being Eco-friendly. The Naval Air Warfare Center also reported that this system took over 15 years in the making.
The main purpose of this new aircraft launch system is to help more aircraft take off, manned or unmanned. Results show up to 25% faster!
So exactly how powerful is the strongest slingshot in the world? Take a look for yourself.
All images sourced from here | aerospace |
https://railsofsheffield.com/products/revell-03701-gift-set-apollo-11-lunar-module-eagle-model-kit | 2023-02-08T00:45:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500664.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207233330-20230208023330-00462.warc.gz | 0.871471 | 231 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__73249743 | en | 1:48 Scale model of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle. This model is produced in grey plastic parts and requires painting and gluing to complete. We recommend using Revell Contacta Glue to construct this kit.
"Houston, this is Tranquility Base. The eagle has landed." With these words the world heard that man had finally reached the moon. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module "Eagle" landed on July 20, 1969 and became the first habitation on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon.
- Lunar module Eagle consisting of the landing stage and the ascent module (upper stage)
- Structured advancement module
- Steering nozzles, antennas
- Landing gear
- Gangway and ladder
- Decals for the lander
- Plastic model kit (not assembled)
- Illustrated, multilingual assembly instructions
- Base Paints
- Paint Brush
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http://aws.linnbenton.edu/CIS196jp/parkerr/miss-baker.html | 2019-01-18T14:05:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583660139.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20190118131222-20190118153222-00373.warc.gz | 0.96315 | 752 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__194360574 | en | Before humans were launched into space, many animals were propelled heavenwards to pave the way for mankind's pioneering endeavours. These original pioneers, including numerous monkeys, served their nations in order to investigate the biological effects of space travel.
Perhaps the most famous animal astronaut is Laika, the Soviet space dog who made her historic flight on
Thirty-two monkeys flew in the space program; each had only one mission. Numerous back-up monkeys also went through the programs but never flew. Monkeys from several species were used, including rhesus monkeys, cynomolgus monkeys, and squirrel monkeys, as well as pig-tailed macaques.
Miss Baker and fellow female pioneer Able's historic flight on
Miss Baker and Able's journey gripped the world's imagination. Appearing on the
Miss Baker's flight aboard the was another milestone in the history of space flight, proving that life could be sustained in space. During the period of weightlessness along the flight's trajectory arc, the physiological responses of Baker approached normal. According to telemetry data, Baker even appeared to doze or become drowsy. Upon reentry, however, the responses of both monkeys rose again, with the animals nearing a settled physiological state at landing.
The Jupiter AM-18 IRBM (Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile) was originally developed by the US Army as a long-range successor to its PGM-11 Redstone missile, but was eventually taken over and deployed by the USAF for political reasons. It was also the only one of the United States' early strategic ballistic missiles with some mobility.
President Eisenhower formed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958 with it's mission to encourage peaceful applications in space science. The agency became operational on
In the beginning, NASA’s missions focused on the space race with the Soviet Union. Following Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becoming the first man to orbit the Earth in 1961 President Kennedy understood the need for America to surpass the Soviet Union in the space race. He secured additional funding and resources from congress which allowed John Glenn Jr. to become the first American to orbit Earth.
Space exploration continued throughout the 1960s. Project Gemini and The Apollo Program were the next projects carried out by NASA. On , the Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. realised President Kennedy's dream of landing a man on the moon.
Currently, NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is conducting in-depth surveys and scientific research throughout the solar system.
Miss Baker married her long-time partner and fellow monkey 'Big George' in 1962 at the Naval Aerospace Medical Center in Pensacola, Florida where she lived.
In 1971, Miss Baker was moved to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Whilst there she received around 100 letters a day from schoolchildren and regularly entertained visitors to the museum.
Miss Bakers husband Big George passed away on
Baker delights visitors every day with her energy and antics with her husband Norman. Ed Buckbee , Center Director, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1982
Norman and Miss Baker celebrated her birthday on the anniversary of her flight each year. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of her flight, Miss Baker was treated to a rubber duck and, her favourite, strawberry gelatin with bananas, along with well-wishes from thousands of people.
Miss Baker died aged 27, of kidney failure at a clinic at Auburn University after becoming the oldest living squirrel monkey on record. She is buried on the grounds at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and to this day her grave regularly has one or more bananas on top.------------ | aerospace |
http://www.odibizinfo.com/drdo-evolving-project-definition-phase-for-designing-developing-amca/ | 2018-02-20T03:59:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812873.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20180220030745-20180220050745-00380.warc.gz | 0.919831 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__132208535 | en | 16 Feb, New Delhi
Aeronautical Development Agency of DRDO is evolving Project Definition phase for designing and developing Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft -r AMCA.
The Director General for Aero systems in DRDO Dr. K Tamilmani told media persons in Bengaluru that knowledge acquired through development and production of fourth Generation Light Combat Aircraft Tejas will help Aeronautical Development Agency in developing AMCA within the country.
He said that prototype of Advanced Medium Combat aircraft is undergoing various tests and first flight could happen by 2020. The project envisages building nine prototypes before the final design emerges.
He added that there is a proposal to develop the engine and its stealth features through Government to Government joint effort. Once developed, the Indian made AMCA will replace Jaguar and Mirage in the Indian Air Force. | aerospace |
https://picryl.com/media/an-aircraft-handler-signals-an-fa-18c-hornet-assigned-to-the-strike-fighter-c460bc | 2019-11-19T19:56:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670255.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20191119195450-20191119223450-00472.warc.gz | 0.872125 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__122300850 | en | An aircraft handler signals an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25), into launch position.
Pacific Ocean (Aug. 01, 2005) An aircraft handler signals an F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron Two Five (VFA-25), into launch position on the flight deck aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and Carrier Air Wing One Four (CVW-14) are currently underway in the Pacific Ocean conducting routing carrier operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Christopher D. Blachly File# 050801-N-0555B-136
Aircraft carriers are warships that act as airbases for carrier-based aircraft. In the United States Navy, these consist of ships commissioned with hull classification symbols CV (aircraft carrier), CVA (attack aircraft carrier), CVB (large aircraft carrier), CVL (light aircraft carrier), CVN (aircraft carrier (nuclear propulsion) and CVAN (attack aircraft carrier (nuclear propulsion). The first aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy was USS Langley (CV-1) on 20 March 1922. | aerospace |
https://tallyconnection.com/events/action~agenda/events_limit~20/request_format~json/cat_ids~2092/ | 2019-09-18T03:57:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573176.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190918024332-20190918050332-00018.warc.gz | 0.890109 | 989 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__33737498 | en | Thanks for visiting the Community Calendar. To stay in-the-know about what’s happening now, you can also sign up for Your Weekly TallyConnection, and we’ll hit your inbox on Friday mornings with a line-up of current events! We make it easy for you to get out and enjoy Tallahassee! Thank you again for visiting.
Experience the “out-of-this-world” moment (literally) when the United States of America achieved exploration greatness with APOLLO 11: First Steps Edition. Boasting “how far and how fast we have come,” as a nation, during a time where traveling to the moon was unthinkable, the brilliantly curated film pilots the audience through the lunar landing journey of avid preparation, anxious lift off and triumphant return. APOLLO 11 was made specifically for a giant screen at museums and science centers, offering an exclusive take into “the greatest and most complex exploration in Man’s history.”
Featuring a newly-discovered trove of never-before-seen 70 mm footage and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, the film offers a distinctive feature from the documentary genre, without narration. Here, the alluring nature of IMAX and unclassified audio recordings speak for themselves, even in its moments of restless silence. APOLLO 11 showcases the raw reality of humanity’s greatest achievements as the first to put men on the moon.
The 47 minute IMAX experience, APOLLO 11: First Steps Edition, excites family and friends of all ages to experience an American triumph at an affordable price. Offering tickets between $6-8, purchases support the Challenger Learning Center’s community outreach and educational programming. APOLLO 11: First Steps Edition is sponsored locally in part through the Council on Culture and Arts’ Cultural Grant Program, funded by the City of Tallahassee and Leon County.
Professor Munir Humayun will discuss his plan for 100% Renewable Energy Strategy for Tallahassee. This free event will be held at the LeRoy Collins Main Library, Room A, at 6:30 PM. He is a professor in the Dept of Earth, Ocean, and atmospheric science & National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University.
FULL K-2: Celebrate the butterfly! Create antennae headbands, plant milkweed seeds in a compostable holder, experience Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX 3D and more.
3-4: Spread your wings! Make a butterfly with jumbo popsicle sticks, study the butterfly life cycle, plant milkweed seeds, experience Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX 3D and more.
5-8: Calling all explorers! Map insect migration patterns, plant milkweed seeds, discover the importance of St. Marks, experience Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX 3D and more.
Recommended for ages 4-9; ages 6 & under require a paid accompanying adult
Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween aboard the spacecraft simulator. Have some wicked fun on this spooky mission to space. Costumes encouraged!
FULL K-2: Become a moon explorer! Take flight in the space mission simulator, see Fly me to the Moon in the planetarium, celebrate NASA’s 2024 Artemis moon landing mission and more.
Limited 3-4: Celebrate Apollo! Become an astronaut in the space mission simulator in recognition of the Apollo 12 anniversary, build a model of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) and more.
FULL 5-8: Blastoff! Fly back to the moon in a mission simulation, see Apollo 11: First Steps Edition in IMAX, build a lunar lander and more in acknowledgement of NASA’s 2024 moon mission.
Recommended for 4th grade & up; under 4th grade requires a paid accompanying adult
For the first time since 1972, a crew of astronauts is returning to the Moon. Their mission is to establish a permanent base for Earth observation and determine whether off-Earth settlements are possible. Teams work together and ensure a safe lunar arrival. Sponsored locally by Shell.
Adults 21+ only
Search for life on Mars this Valentine’s Day in the space mission simulator! Register as a team of two and enjoy champagne, light hors d’oeuvre and chocolate on a mission to Mars. $20 upcharge per person.
Recommended for grades 6 & up; under 4th grade requires a paid accompanying adult
Set in the future when humans have established mission control on the Martian Moon Phobos, spacecraft astronauts are on a mission to the surface of Mars to search evidence of life. They find themselves in a high-risk situation and must work together to complete the mission. | aerospace |
http://usspost.com/china-gps-rival-beidou-starts-offering-navigation-data-56405/ | 2017-03-23T12:23:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218186895.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212946-00574-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.895248 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__74552039 | en | China GPS Rival Beidou Starts Offering Navigation Data
December 27, 2011 by staff
Beidou now offered location, timing and navigation data to China and surrounding areas announced the project’s spokesman Ran Cheng.
China has been working on the system since 2000 to provide an alternative to the US government-run Global Positioning System (GPS).
The move should make China’s military less dependent on foreign technology.
A launch earlier this month delivered the tenth of Beidou’s satellites into orbit.
Beijing plans to send a further six satellites into space by 2012 to extend the system to most parts of Asia, and then expand the network to a total of 35 satellites offering global coverage by 2020.
Interested parties are invited to study a test version of the project’s Interface Control Document which has been placed online
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https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/evidence-of-water-on-the-moon-mars-alter-planning-for-manned-bases-2009-10-09/rep_id:4136 | 2021-08-04T00:45:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154486.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20210803222541-20210804012541-00201.warc.gz | 0.965876 | 861 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__98259273 | en | Water on the moon and on Mars has been hot news over the last couple of weeks.
The surprise with the moon has been that small quantities of water have been detected all over the moon, and not just at the poles.
Three different space probes have confirmed these results, the latest being the Indian spacecraft, Chandrayaan-1, which was carrying a US National Aeronautics and Space Administration- (Nasa-) built moon mineralogy mapper (M3).
The M3 detected a small quantity of water all over the moon. Since the mapper could only penetrate the top few millimetres of the moon’s surface, the evidence of water came as a surprise because, until now, the top layer of the moon’s dusty surface was assumed to be bone dry.
The observations of the M3 device were confirmed by previous missions, namely the Cassini, which passed the moon in 1999, and the Deep Impact Spacecraft. The latter is still on its way to its final mission, which is to crash into a comet 103P/Hartley, the target date for the impact being November 2, 2010.
But as the Deep Impact Spacecraft passed the moon, it used its detectors to ‘look’ down on the surface. All three spacecraft confirm the findings.
It is still the case that scientists expect to find quite large amounts of water in the craters at the poles of the moon.
More excitement is only weeks away because two other spacecraft are now on their way to the moon with the specific intent of looking for water. They are Nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the LCRoss impactor, which are going to explore the lunar south pole craters, looking for water ice.
However, the recent find has thrown up other information as well, and that is that the water signature varies, depending on the time of day, being strongest in the early morning and weakest at midday.
This indicates that the water is not static – something happens during a day cycle, and this then provides a mechanism for water to migrate to the poles.
This mechanism would explain why the poles indicate large volumes of water compared with the equator.
So why is this so important? Well, as the old saying goes, water is life.
A major challenge in planning for a manned moon base has been how to supply astronauts with water. Currently, the astronauts in spacecraft, such as the International Space Station (ISS), drink their own urine. Of course, it is recycled back to clean water before they drink it, but water is so valuable that every drop is saved.
Water on the moon in reasonable quanti- ties would be a major factor in being able to build a moon base that is permanently manned, much like the Antarctic research bases of today.
A day after the announcement regarding water on the moon, another water announcement followed – this time, it concerned the planet Mars. Much more water has been found on Mars than previously thought. Another spacecraft, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, has shown clear evidence of huge subsurface ice sheets extending from the poles halfway to the planet’s equator. What is more exciting is that the ice is very pure, being about 99% water. Previously, it was thought that the water would be about half ice and half dirt.
In August 2008, members of the Mars Recon- naissance Orbiter’s team examined images and were surprised to see bright blue mate- rial poking up from the bottom of a crater. It turned out to be ice, but it soon disappeared with the warmth of the sun.
Now the spacecraft has examined the bottoms of five newly formed craters and found a large quantity of ice.
There are clear indications that water once flowed on Mars, so, perhaps, there used to be rivers and lakes there. Ken Edgett, a member of the Space Science Systems team, in San Diego, in the US, has said that they estimate that the total water ice on Mars is equal to the volume of the Greenland ice sheet on earth. That is a lot of water.
Such findings also alter the entire picture for the planning of manned bases on Mars. | aerospace |
http://mushroomhealthbenefits.com/mushrooms/christmas-in-space-irradiated-turkey-and-star-wars-screeners/ | 2019-01-23T15:23:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547584334618.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123151455-20190123173455-00392.warc.gz | 0.94998 | 182 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__135474798 | en | Christmas in space: Irradiated turkey and ‘Star Wars’ screeners
While many of us will be sitting down to turkey roasteds and honey glazed ham with our families on Christmas night, the cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station is likely to be having their own special Christmas snacks and perhaps watching a screener transcript of Star Wars: The Force Awakens , which was sent up to them along with a projection screen.
American astronaut Timothy Kopra, British astronaut Tim Peake and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko traveled to the ISS aboard Soyuz 2 last week for a six-month mission known as Expedition 46. They joined American Commander Scott Kelly and Russian flight engineers Mikhail Kornienko and Sergey Volkov, who were already on board.( You can look up and consider the ISS for yourself. Check the tracker on the NASA website for the best hours and places .) | aerospace |
http://dhc-3archive.com/DHC-3_201.html | 2017-04-28T00:31:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122720.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00530-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.967357 | 2,400 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__229992043 | en | LN-BIB • CF-APQ • C-FAPQ
• LN-BIB Widerøe's Flyveselskap & Polarfly A/S, Bodø, Norway. Delivered 11-Mar-1957.
• CF-APQ Laurentian Air Services Ltd., Ottawa, ON. Purchased 19-Oct-1971.
Total time: 12,240hrs.
Accident: Esker, NL. 02-Aug-1974. Pilot selected unsuitable terrain; overshot landing and the aircraft sustained substantial damage.
• C-FAPQ Diréquair Inc., Chibougamau, QC. Based at Lac Cache, Chibougamau in 1977.
• C-FAPQ Air Mistassini Inc., Chibougamau, QC. Change of company name in 1981. Canx 27-May-1982 after the company went bankrupt.
Incident: Baie du Poste, Québec 25-Mar-1982. Following a landing and while taxying in soft snow and slush, the right ski attachment bolt failed. The pilot felt the aircraft begin to sink and applied power. The drag strut then failed from excessive loads as the ski moved sideways and the Otter fell onto its right side.
• C-FAPQ Leased to Propair .
• C-FAPQ Societe Tourisme Baie James, while operated by Propair. Regd date circa Summer 1982.
• C-FAPQ CoVal Air Ltd., Campbell River, BC. Regd in June 1984. Regd 20-Jan-1989. Canx 04-Jun-2004.
• C-FAPQ Leased to Deh Cho Air from 04-Jun-1992, Fort Liard, NT. Canx 22-Sep-1992. Regd 23-Sep-1996. Canx 30-Sep-1993.
• C-FAPQ Returned to CoVal Air Ltd., Campbell River, BC. Regd 30-Sep-1993. Canx 17-Nov-1997.
Total time: 24,336 hrs at Apr-1997.
• C-FAPQ 541964 British Columbia Ltd., Comox, BC. 17-Nov-1997. Canx 15-Sep-1999 Regd 07-Nov-2001.
• C-FAPQ Leased to North Coast Aviation Ltd., Goose Bay, NL. Regd 15-Jul-1999.
• C-FAPQ Re-named Goose Bay Aviation Ltd., dba Northwind Aviation, Goose Bay, NL. Regd 10-Aug-1999. Canx 15-Oct-1999. Regd 01-Nov-1999.
• C-FAPQ 541964 British Columbia Ltd., Comox, BC. Regd 07-Nov-2001. Removed from register 07-Feb-2002. Exported to USA 29-Mar-2005.
Note: Was parked at Polson, MT., and later Hemet Valley airfield, CA., while owned by this company. After remaining stored for some time refurbished by Kal Air, was converted to a Texas Turbine (conversion # 17), and was put on Wipline floats and received a new paint scheme.
• N205RC Rapids Camp Lodge Inc., Dallas, TX. Reserved 11-May-2005, Registered 23-Jun-2005. Based Naknek River Rapids, AK.
• Current •
Otter 201 was delivered to Widerøe's Flyveselskap & Polarfly A/S of Norway on 11th March 1957. It was crated at Downsview and shipped to Norway where it was re-assembled and registered LN- BIB on 29th April 1957. It entered service with Wideroes based at Bodø in northern Norway on their scheduled network. LN-BIB was to fly for Widerøes for fourteen years. It was damaged on 26th June 1967 when in collision with a boat but was repaired and continued in service. It was one of the last three Otters flown by Widerøes, all three of which were sold to Laurentian Air Services Ltd., of Ottawa by Bill of Sale dated 19th October 1971. LN-BIB was registered CF-APQ to Laurentian Air Services, the other two Otters being CF-APP (ex LN-BDD) and CF-APR (ex LN-LMM). By that stage of its career, Otter 201 had 12,240 hours on the airframe. The three Otters were shipped back to Canada and re-assembled at the Laurentian base at Ottawa - Uplands, Ontario.
All three Otters entered service with Laurentian Air Services, which was a large operator of the DHC-3. Over the years, it operated no less than fourteen Otters. Although based at Ottawa, most of the company's flying was done in Québec. CF-APQ was involved in an accident at Esker, Newfoundland on 2nd August 1974. As the report summarises: “Selected unsuitable terrain; overshot; substantial damage”. It was repaired and sold to Diréquair Inc. of Chibougamau, Québec in 1977, registered C-FAPQ. With Diréquair, the Otter was based at Lac Cache, Chibougamau and served alongside the company's other two Otters C-FDIO (452) and C-FQOS (398). There was a change of name to Air Mistassini Inc., in 1981. On 25th March 1982, C-FAPQ was involved in an incident at Baie du Poste, Québec. Following the landing and while taxying in soft snow and slush, the right ski attachment bolt failed. The pilot felt the aircraft begin to sink and applied power. The drag strut then failed from excessive loads as the ski moved sideways and the Otter fell onto its right side.
The Otter was repaired, but shortly afterwards Air Mistassini went bankrupt. Although their other two Otters were stored at Lac Cache, APQ went on lease to Propair who flew it in northern Québec. The registration to Air Mistassini was cancelled on 27th May 1982. For the summer of 1982 the Otter was registered to Societe Tourisme Baie James, while operated by Propair. It was then sold to CoVal Air Ltd in June 1984 and crossed the country, all the way to Campbell River, Vancouver Island on the Pacific Coast, its new base. Initially it flew in Air Mistassini colour scheme with CoVal Air titles, before being re-painted into CoVal's blue and white colour scheme. It was to fly for CoVal Air for all of thirteen years. One incident was recorded during that time, at Jesse Island, BC on 12th January 1987 when APQ made a forced landing due to engine failure. It was soon repaired in Vancouver and back in service by late March '87. It went on lease to Deh Cho Air from June 1992, based out of Fort Liard, Northwest Territories. Deh Cho Air added the Otter to its fleet to support reforestation work in the Fort Liard Indian Band's territory and to take groups of tourists into Nahanni National Park. It proved ideal for this operation and could comfortably carry groups of six people with their canoes and supplies. It returned to CoVal Air at Campbell River in September 1993, and Deh Cho Air then acquired their own Otter C-FZKW (461).
C-FAPQ continued in service with CoVal Air until early 1997 when the company suspended operations. By April 1997 the three CoVal Otters APQ, QEI (397) and LCP (422) were parked out of service at Campbell River. The Otter had been on lease and its owners arranged for it to be given a major overhaul prior to being put up for sale/lease. At that stage it had 24,336 hours total time. The airframe was paint stripped and de-corroded and then primed, seam sealed and painted overall gloss white. It received an updated instrument panel and cabin sound proofing. It was on EDO 7170 floats. Over $200,000 was spent on the overhaul and it was advertised for sale as “ready to work”, with an asking price of US$375,000. It was leased in July 1999 to North Coast Aviation Ltd of Goose Bay, Labrador, resulting in another cross-country ferry flight back to the Atlantic coast.
With North Coast Aviation Ltd at Goose Bay, it was to replace Otter C-GLQX (362) which the company had been operating up to then. The following month, there was a change of personnel within the company, which was re-named Goose Bay Aviation Ltd, trading as “Northwind Aviation”, to which APQ was registered in August 1999. The Otter suffered a mishap at Nain, north of Goose Bay, during summer 2000. While docked at Nain, one of the floats filled with water and the Otter flipped over and sank. It was fished out of the water, dried out, temporarily repaired on site and a ferry permit obtained for a flight back to Goose Bay. Over the winter of 2000/2001, it was rebuilt at Goose. In November 2001 the Otter was sold to 541964 British Columbia Ltd, a private company with an address at Comox, BC to whom it was registered on 7th November 2001, but the Otter was parked at Polson, Montana while owned by this company.
In October 2002 the Otter was advertised for sale, through aircraft brokers Island Aero Services of Sidney, BC. Photographs of the Otter on their website showed it parked at Polson, in an all-white scheme, on wheel-skis. The aircraft was advertised with an asking price of US$550,000. By March 2003 the Otter had arrived at Hemet Valley airfield, California where it was parked, for sale. It was still painted all white and on wheel-skis. It was still there in August 2003, its wheel-skis somewhat out of place in the 35C heat. The Otter was still advertised for sale during 2004.
C-FAPQ. Arrived at Vernon, BC on a truck on 30 March 2005, having made the long road journey from Hemet, California. The previous day its Canadian registration had been cancelled. It was still in the all-white colour scheme and showed evidence of its long period of storage, with birds’ nests visible in the engine cowling. At Vernon it received a major refurbish by Kal Air, was converted to a Texas Turbine (conversion # 17), was put on Wipline floats and received a new paint scheme. On 11 May 2005 marks N205RC were reserved for Rapids Camp Lodge Inc. with an address in Dallas, Texas and these marks were painted on the aircraft. The fishing lodge itself is situated on the Naknek River Rapids, seven miles upriver from King Salmon, Alaska. The Otter was registered N205RC on 23 June 2005 and left Vernon, BC two days later for Alaska, for the next phase of this aircraft’s long career. It services the fishing lodge, flying guests in from Anchorage and also from the lodge to remote fishing sites in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska.
Full history up to 2005 courtesy of Karl E Hayes © from DHC-3 Otter - A History (CD-ROM 2005) | aerospace |
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In fact, Charter Flight Group provides all types of services related to private jet flights including the cost-effective empty-leg air charters. These discounted flight opportunities are made available to those who prefer to have flexibility in cost than in flight times and destination in their private jet flights. Thus, if a chartered flight’s segments are in a parallel direction and within a few days of your travel needs, you can go for an empty-leg air charter flight and save on the regular private jet charter price. Charter Flight Group is more than willing to take the extra mile in making sure that its clients are happy and satisfied with their jet charter flight. However, beyond superlative service and luxurious private aircrafts, CFG is dedicated to its clients’ well-being. Your safety is our topmost priority and thus each one of the company’s private aircrafts is guaranteed safe and secured for any type of private aviation service that the company offers. With that being said, it is expected that all our private aircrafts have passed the stringent aviation standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Not only that, as we continue our commitment to your safety, we strive to go beyond the customary government standards and tapped a third-party audit from Wyvern, and the Aircraft Research Group of the United States (ARGUS) to make sure that we only offer reliable, secure and dependable private charter flights. So, don’t waste more of your valuable time searching online, go CFG on your next private charter flight to Huntington Beach, California. | aerospace |
https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2015/11/40bn-loss-to-uk-economy-from-lack-of-engagement-in-space/ | 2018-08-17T10:53:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221212040.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20180817104238-20180817124238-00155.warc.gz | 0.945844 | 508 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__16326755 | en | Restrictive regulations and a lack of skills are preventing Britain from entering the space industry at a cost of £40bn to the economy, according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
The IMechE said the UK has skills shortages in both engineering and science and could be missing out on up to 100,000 jobs by its failure to embrace the global space market.
In a report, 'Seeking Resolution: Growing the UK Small Satellite Industry', which focuses on the UK’s emerging small satellite sector, the IMechE also claims the industry is being hampered by outdated and complex launch and operation licence regimes and expensive third-party liability insurance.
The small satellite sector offers the ability to gather large quantities of data about the planet’s physical, chemical and biological systems and has a multitude of applications in a variety of sectors.
The satellites can monitor urban growth, land-use change and provide rapid casualty estimates after natural or human disasters.
“Small satellites are not only transforming sectors such as agriculture, conservation, energy production and disaster relief, but also have the potential to be a huge business opportunity for the UK,” said Dr Helen Meese, the IMechE’s head of engineering in society.
“The UK has the potential to build a £40bn space industry by 2030, supporting an extra 100,000 jobs, but work needs to be done to simplify regulation and boost the number of people entering the space industry or we risk losing business overseas.
“Funding is currently spread too thinly across academic institutions so more needs to be done by the research councils to boost investment in innovative satellite research.
“The Institution is also calling for the UK Space Agency to simplify its licensing regime to enable more SMEs to enter the market and to end expensive third-party liability,” she added.
The IMechE wants the UK Space Agency to better support SME’s by setting up a small satellite advisory team, simplifying the licensing regime and scrapping the third-party liability.
The Satellite Applications Catapult, an organisation set up by the government’s Innovate UK, should also boost the number of people taking placements in the space industry to 1,000 a year over the next five years, the IMechE said.
Tim Peake, who was announced as the first British astronaut for 20 years in 2013, is set to take his maiden voyage to the International Space Station next month. | aerospace |
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Shortly, NASA will be discussing the scientific findings made when Comet Siding Spring came within 87,000 miles of Mars on October 19. Instruments from three craft in Mars orbit, MAVEN, MRO and ESA's Mars Express all contributed data. Five experts will be on hand to discuss what they found.
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https://nypressnews.com/news/entertainment/movie-tv-news/curiosity-finds-two-very-different-rocks-while-exploring-mars/ | 2022-07-05T21:49:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104628307.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705205356-20220705235356-00423.warc.gz | 0.943199 | 602 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__199889351 | en | Rocks on Mars come in all shapes and sizes. While recently exploring the Red Planet, NASA’s Curiosity rover found two especially intriguing ones.
Mars is a planet crowded with rocks of all shapes and sizes — and NASA‘s Curiosity rover just provided an incredible new look at two of them. If there’s one defining characteristic about Mars, it’s the planet’s rocky and dusty surface. Where Earth is filled with lush pastures, dense forests, and bountiful water, Mars is completely different. It’s a dangerously cold environment with little oxygen and endless rocks. As a destination for human life, it’d require a lot of work to become habitable.
Thankfully, we don’t need to send humans to Mars to get an up-close look at the planet. NASA has multiple robots currently exploring Mars to learn as much about it as possible — including everything from rovers to a small helicopter. These robots are hunting for ancient life, exploring areas of interest to scientists back on Earth, and more. Along with all this, they’re also capturing heaps of stunning photos.
One rover regularly taking these pictures is Curiosity. Curiosity’s been exploring Mars since August 2012, and since then, it’s uploaded over 443,000 images. Two particularly eye-catching ones were uploaded on November 15 — the first of which is seen above. In the photo taken with Curiosity’s Right Navigation Camera, Curiosity shows a duo of rocks hanging out on the Martian surface. The one on the left has a distinctly round tip with an incline of dirt and smaller rocks building up to it. It’s one of the more uniquely-shaped rocks we’ve seen, and it goes to show how varied Martian rocks can be.
The Second Mars Rock Looks Completely Different
That brings us to the second photo. The first image shows a second rock towards the right, but it’s mostly cut off by Curiosity’s camera. Thankfully, the rock is on full display in the second picture shown above. It has an elongated shape, a distinct curve with a point in the middle, and is casting a dark shadow on the ground below it. It’s a totally different shape compared to the rock just a few feet away, and acts as a great example of the variety of rocks found on the Red Planet.
How in the world did these rocks get their shape? Who knows! They could be the result of old space rocks hitting the planet, billions of years of sandstorms, or a myriad of other things. What’s certain, however, is that they’re just two of seemingly endless rock formations on Mars. It may not be a good home for humans, but as far as rocks go, Mars is the place to be.
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Called the Student Nitric Oxide Explorer, or SNOE, the satellite carries an ultraviolet spectrometer and two photometers to measure nitric oxide in the upper atmosphere, X-rays from the sun and light from the Earth's aurora. Nitric oxide is a small but reactive component of the upper atmosphere that affects the temperature and density of near-Earth space and may be important to the chemistry of the ozone layer, said Stan Solomon, deputy investigator on the project.
Developed at CU-Boulder's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, the NASA mission is being controlled from LASPs Research Park facility in Boulder 24 hours a day by students and faculty. The science data we are getting back from the satellite look great, said Solomon. NASA has been very supportive, and things are going smoothly.
The design and construction phase involved about 110 CU-Boulder students, primarily undergraduates, said Solomon, who is coordinating the SNOE effort with principal investigator and LASP Professor Charles Barth. The $5 million includes the cost of the spacecraft, instruments and mission operations.
SNOE is only the second NASA satellite to be entirely operated and controlled by a university. The first, the Solar Mesosphere Explorer satellite, which gathered data on ozone and solar radiation variability from 1981 to 1988, also was controlled from CU-Boulder under the direction of Barth, said Solomon.
SNOE was one of three spacecraft selected for flight by the Universities Space Research Association in 1994 as part of NASAs Student Explorer Demonstration Initiative. The CU-Boulder spacecraft, the first to launch, will be followed by a Boston University satellite later this year.
The students tapped into the expertise of engineers from LASP, Ball Aerospace Corp. of Boulder and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, working with them in all phases of the project. The students brought enthusiasm, new perspectives and the ability to work long and productive hours, Solomon said. In some cases they managed to solve problems that stumped the rest of us.
The original goals of the initiative were to demonstrate the feasibility of designing and building small, relatively low-cost spacecraft that could accomplish beneficial science and include significant student participation, said Solomon.
The people who dreamed up NASAs Student Explorer program remember the dawn of the space age, when spacecraft could be built and launched swiftly and cheaply with direct student involvement, he said. We wanted to capture some of that magic, and we think we have. The three-foot diameter, 250-pound spacecraft was launched on a 55-foot-long Pegasus expendable-launch vehicle built by Orbital Sciences Corp. of Dulles, Va. The Pegasus was carried to an altitude of 40,000 feet by a jet aircraft and dropped into a five-second free fall. It then ignited horizontally and began ascending, placing SNOE in a circular orbit about 340 miles above Earth within 10 minutes. LASP satellite operations manager Randy Davis, also in charge of controlling two British technology satellites from the CU operations facility, was relieved when the science data began rolling in. It was a real treat for me to see the students enjoying themselves so much over the course of this project, he says. And space missions are surely a lot more fun when they work.
The mission operations phase, expected to continue for at least one year, will be supported in part by a special excellence award from the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we can continue the mission for a longer period, providing more students with flight operations and data analysis experience, said spacecraft manager and LASP researcher Jim Westfall.
It was an amazing experience to actually work on a satellite, says aerospace engineering graduate student Aimee Merkel, the project leader on the UV spectrograph who began on the SNOE project as an undergraduate. I think we all have a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
John F. Kennedy Space Center
February 26, 1998
"It was a quiet and uneventful countdown," said NASA Launch Manager Ray Lugo. "The launch was perfect."
The first data from the spacecraft was received at 12:30 a.m. PST by the Poker Flats, AK, tracking station and relayed to the NASA telemetry facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA.
"After the first orbit, the data from the spacecraft was exactly what we were hoping to see," said Dr. Charles Barth, SNOE Principal Investigator from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
SNOE is an Earth-orbiting satellite designed and built by a team of Boulder students, faculty and engineers who were selected to develop the mission by the Universities Space Research Association with funding from NASA. SNOE carries an ultraviolet spectrometer and two photometers to measure the effects of the sun's x-ray radiation and magnetic field on nitric oxide production. This is believed to affect the variability in the Earth's upper atmosphere.
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
February 24, 1998
SNOE is an Earth-orbiting satellite designed and built by a team of University of Colorado at Boulder students, faculty and engineers who were selected to develop the mission by the Universities Space Research Association with funding from NASA. SNOE carries an ultraviolet spectrometer and two photometers to measure the effects of the sun's x-ray radiation and magnetic field on nitric oxide production. This is believed to effect the variability in the Earth's upper atmosphere.
At launch time, an L-1011 aircraft will carry the Pegasus XL rocket to an altitude of about 39,000 feet and release it over the Pacific Ocean. Pegasus will deliver SNOE to a planned circular orbit at an altitude of 580 kilometers and at an inclination of 97.75 degrees.
Launch has been postponed until late February. The Pegasus will be demated from the L1011 and returned to the east bay at Building 1555. The weather outlook is still poor.
Feb. 4, 1998
Vandenberg AFB re-opened and they are cleaning up the mess. The launch vehicle and payloads survived the storm and are in good shape.
Feb. 3, 1998
SNOE/BATSAT launch was scrubbed for 2/4/98 due to the weather situation. Vandenberg AFB was closed due to severe storms and flooding.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
John F. Kennedy Space Center
February 4, 1998
SNOE will be launched into orbit by a Pegasus XL rocket built by Orbital Sciences Corp., Dulles, VA. A Lockheed L-1011 aircraft will carry the Pegasus to an altitude of 39,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean prior to its release.
Payload test team managers earlier today reported that the Pegasus fairing, despite the severe weather, sustained no moisture intrusion and the SNOE payload was in good health.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the aircraft is scheduled to depart from VAFB at about 10 p.m. PST, with the drop planned for about 11:04 p.m. PST.
Weather for tomorrow's launch attempt is not expected to be favorable, but should improve by Friday.
NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
February 3, 1998
"This new class of missions allows universities and graduate students to plan, build and fly science satellites for low Earth orbit applications," said Dr. Wesley T. Huntress, Jr., NASA Associate Administrator for Space Science, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC. "As NASA looks for more innovative ways to provide lower-cost access to space for scientists, we're also committed to providing first-rate opportunities for the next generation of scientists, now in graduate school, to get involved in flying their investigations in space. The three missions under this program are a precursor to our University Explorer program of student-built missions, the first of which will be selected later this year."
The Student Nitric Oxide Explorer spacecraft was designed, built, and will be operated by the University of Colorado's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics in Boulder. SNOE is the first of three student satellite projects selected to be built under the Student Explorer Demonstration Initiative (STEDI) program.
The spacecraft will be launched into orbit by a Pegasus XL rocket built by Orbital Sciences Corp., Dulles, VA. A Lockheed L-1011 aircraft will carry the Pegasus to an altitude of 39,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean prior to its release. The Pegasus XL then will free-fall in a horizontal position for five seconds before igniting its first stage rocket motor. The aircraft is scheduled to depart from Vandenberg at 1 a.m. EST, with the drop planned for approximately 2:04 a.m. EST.
The 254-pound SNOE spacecraft will carry three instruments: an ultraviolet spectrometer to measure nitric oxide altitude profiles; a five-channel solar soft X-ray photometer; and a two-channel auroral photometer that will measure auroral emissions beneath the spacecraft.
Funded by NASA and managed by the Universities Space Research Association's (USRA) Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, TX, STEDI is a pilot program designed to assess the effectiveness of small, low-cost space flight missions. The SNOE project was selected in response to an Announcement of Opportunity issued by USRA. Total cost of the mission is $12 million, including launch costs.
"The SNOE team has done a marvelous piece of work in reaching this milestone on the road to their scientific payoff in orbit," said Dr. Paul Coleman, president of the USRA. "We at USRA could not be more grateful to NASA for the opportunity to demonstrate that teams like Professor Barth's (the University of Colorado principal investigator) can design, fabricate, and assemble a sophisticated scientific satellite on schedule and on budget, while providing outstanding educational opportunities for young engineers and scientists."
Under the Cooperative Agreement signed in 1994, which established the STEDI program, NASA is responsible for selecting and procuring the launch vehicle, tracking and data acquisition activities, technical assistance in support of the selection process as needed, and approval of the final selection. The Universities Space Research Association is responsible for general oversight of the program, evaluation of space flight proposals, conducting critical design and mission readiness reviews, and final program review reports to NASA upon conclusion of the missions.
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, manages the agency's responsibilities under the STEDI program for the Office of Space Science.
Information pertaining to SNOE is available on the Internet.
Information from USRA on the STEDI program is available at the Internet under "programs". | aerospace |
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Lifestyle of an Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace engineers work in a dynamic and challenging environment that requires creativity, critical thinking, and attention to detail. They often work in teams, collaborating with other engineers, scientists, and technicians to design, build, and test aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace engineers may work in a variety of settings, including research labs, manufacturing facilities, and airports. They may also travel frequently, especially if they work for an international aerospace company.
Salary of Aerospace Engineers
The salary of an aerospace engineer varies depending on several factors, such as experience, education, location, and job type. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for aerospace engineers was $118,610 as of May 2020. However, the salary can be much higher for experienced aerospace engineers, especially those working for large aerospace companies. The salary also varies by location, with aerospace engineers working in California, Texas, and Washington state earning some of the highest salaries.
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Space exploration is a major area of focus for many aerospace engineers, with numerous private companies and government agencies investing in new spacecraft designs and propulsion systems. NASA’s Artemis program, for example, aims to send humans back to the moon by 2024 and establish a sustainable presence there. Private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are also working on developing new spacecraft and propulsion systems that could take humans to Mars and beyond.
Aerospace engineering is typically offered as a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at many universities around the world. The curriculum typically includes courses in mathematics, physics, materials science, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems, as well as hands-on experience in designing and building aircraft and spacecraft. Some universities also offer specialized programs in aircraft engineering, space engineering, or avionics engineering.
Demand in the Future
The demand for aerospace engineers is expected to grow in the coming years, as the aviation and space industries continue to expand. According to the BLS, employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow by 3% from 2020 to 2030, which is about as fast as the average for all occupations. However, the demand may vary by region and job type, with some areas experiencing higher demand than others.
Some of the top aerospace engineering companies in the world include ISRO, DRDO, Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX. These companies are known for their cutting-edge technology, innovative designs, and global reach. They offer a range of job opportunities for aerospace engineers, from research and development to manufacturing and testing. Other potential employers for aerospace engineers include government agencies like NASA, as well as smaller private companies and startups.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour
NASA Administrator General, Charles Bolden, announced April 12 that the California Science Center is one of four institutions chosen to receive a Space Shuttle Orbiter for permanent display. Learn more at BringEndeavourHome.org.
NASA’s STS-134 Endeavour Crew Celebrates Space Shuttle Title Transfer
A crowd of more than 700 people witnessed the Space Shuttle Endeavour title transfer from NASA to the California Science Center Foundation on October 11, 2011 with former NASA astronaut and STS-134 Commander Mark Kelly, the STS-134 crew, NASA Associate Deputy Administrator Richard Keegan and California Science Center President Jeffrey N. Rudolph. Read more.
Steve Soboroff joins the Endeavour team
Business and community leader Steve Soboroff has been selected by the California Science Center Foundation as senior advisor for its project to transport and permanently exhibit the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour in Los Angeles. Download the press release.
New Accolades for the Science Center
The California Science Center was recently named "Best Free Museum" by LA Magazine in their 2011 "Best of LA" awards and "Best Family Attraction" 2011 by Downtown News.
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4. Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
5. Phantom 4 Series Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines
We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more details.
Product Profile & Features Highlights
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ is an extremely smart flying camera with five-directions of obstacle sens-ing made up of vision and infrared sensors, making it able to intelligently avoid obstacles during flight. Its brand new camera offers unprecedentedly image quality for the Phantom, with greater clarity, lower noise, higher resolution photos and videos. Dual frequency support in the remote controller makes the HD video downlink more efficient and more stable.
Upgraded Tapfly and ActiveTrack commands in the DJI GO 4 app, the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ flies anywhere visible on-screen with a tap and tracks moving subjects effortlessly.
Camera and Gimbal: The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+, shoots at 4K at up to 60 frames per second and captures 20 megapixel photos that look crisper and cleaner than ever thanks to the new 1-inch CMOS sensor. Its mechanical shutter and auto focus create an even better aerial shooting experience.
Flight Controller: The flight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable flight experience. A new flight recorder stores critical data from each flight. A system of visual sensors enhance hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable. Dual IMUs and compasses design provides redundancy.
HD Video Downlink: The low-latency long range (up to 4.3mi (7km)) HD downlink is powered by an en-hanced version of DJI LIGHTBRIDGE. Support of 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz ensures a more reliable con-nection in environments with more interference.
Remote Controller: The Phantom 4 Pro+ remote controller includes a 5.5 inch high luminance monitor with integrated DJI GO for full control.
Intelligent Flight Battery: The new 5870 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system to provide up to 30 minutes* of flight
Installing the Aircraft
Preparing the Aircraft
1. Remove the gimbal clamp from the camera as shown below:
*At sea level in calm environments when flying in ATTI mode, The flight time will vary due to different flight patterns, weather conditions and altitudes.
2. Attaching the Propellers
Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured.
- Make sure that you hear a click sound indicates the battery is firmly installed. Failure to do so may affect the flight safety of your aircraft.
Preparing the Remote Controller
Tilt the mobile device holder or the display device on the remote controller to the desired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. If using the Phantom 4 Pro, follow the steps below to secure tablet or mobile device to the mobile device holder.
1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the clamp to fit the size of your mobile device.
2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable.
3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller.
Remote Controller Diagram
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ flight controller features several important upgrades. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.
Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight mode are found below:
P-mode (Positioning): P-mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. The aircraft utilizes GPS, stereo Vision System and Infrared Sensing System to stabilize, avoid obstacles or track moving subjects. Advanced features such as TapFly and ActiveTrack are enabled in this mode.
S-mode (Sport): The handling gain values of the aircraft are adjusted to enhance aircraft maneuverability. The maximum flight speed of the aircraft is increased to 45mph (72kph). Note that Obstacle Sensing systems are disabled in this mode.
A-mode (Attitude): When neither the GPS nor the Vision System is available, the aircraft will only use its barometer for positioning to control the altitude.
Flight Status Indicator
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below:
The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the flight controller. Refer to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status Indicators.
Aircraft Status Indicator Description
- The aircraft can sense and avoid obstacles when the Forward Vision System is enabled and lighting conditions are sufficient. The aircraft will automatically climb up to avoid obstacles and descend slowly as it returns to the home point. To ensure the aircraft returns home forwards, it cannot rotate or fly left and right during RTH while the Forward Vision System is enabled.
The Forward Vision System allows the aircraft to create a real-time map of its flight route as it flies. If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The aircraft will plan its return route and retrace its original flight route home. The aircraft will hover for 10 seconds at its current location. When it regains signal connection it will wait for pilot commands. The Return-to-Home process may be interrupted and the pilot given control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established.
Use the RTH button on the remote controller or tap the RTH button in the DJI GO 4 app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. Use the remote controller to control the aircraft’s speed or altitude to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. As the aircraft returns, it will use the primary camera to identify obstacles as far as 300m in front, allowing it to plan a safe route home. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft.
Low Battery RTH
The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI GO 4 app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten-second countdown.
The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the Home Point.The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.
The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI GO 4 app, and is described below:
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ automatically scans and attempts to match the terrain features underneath during Return to Home. When current terrain matches home point terrain, the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ will start landing immediately to achieve precision landing. The DJI GO 4 app will show a terrain feature mismatch prompt if matching fails.
Obstacle Avoidance During RTH
Aircraft can now sense and actively attempt to avoid obstacles during RTH, provided that the lighting conditions are adequate for the Forward Vision System. Upon detecting an obstacle, the aircraft will act as follows:
1. The aircraft will use the primary camera to identify obstacles as far as 984 feet (300 meters) in front, allowing it to plan a safe route home.
2. The aircraft decelerates when an obstacle is sensed at 49 feet (15 meters) ahead.
3.The aircraft stops and hover then start ascending vertically to avoid the obstacle. Eventually, the aircraft will stop climbing when it is at least 16 feet (5 meters) above the detected obstacle.
4. Failsafe RTH procedure resume, the aircraft will continue flying to the Home Point at the current altitude.
Landing Protection Function
Landing Protection will activate during auto landing.
1. Landing Protection determines whether the ground is suitable for landing. If so, the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ will land gently.
2. If Landing Protection determines that the ground is not suitable for landing, the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ will hover and wait for pilot confirmation. The aircraft will hover if it detects the ground is not appropriate for landing even with a critically low battery warning. Only when the battery level decreases to 0% will the aircraft land. Users retain control of aircraft flight orientation.
3. If Landing Protection is inactive, the DJI GO 4 app will display a landing prompt when the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ descends below 0.3 meters. Tap to confirm or pull down the control stick for 2 seconds to
land when the environment is appropriate for landing.Landing Protection will activate during auto landing.
With the TapFly feature, users can now tap on the mobile device screen to fly in the designated direction without using the remote controller. The aircraft will automatically avoid obstacles it sees or brake and hover provided that the lighting is appropriate (< 300 lux) nor too bright (> 10,000 lux)
Ensure the aircraft is in P-mode, then follow the steps below to use TapFly:
1. Take off and ensure the aircraft is flying at least 6 feet (2 meters) above the ground
Use the following methods to exit TapFly:
1. Tap “STOP” button on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller and hold for more than 3s.
3. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
Aircraft will stop and hover after exiting from TapFly. Tap a new target direction to continue flying or begin manual flight.
Use the following methods to exit ActiveTrack:
1. Tap the “STOP” button on the screen.
2. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
After exiting ActiveTrack, the aircraft will hover in place, at which point you may choose to fly manually, track another subject, or return to home.
Using Draw, the aircraft will fly along the flight path drawn on-screen. As it flies it will automaticallynbrake and hover when it sees obstacles provided that the lighting is appropriate – no darker than 300 lux nor brighter than 10,000 lux.
Ensure the aircraft is in P-mode, then follow the steps below to use Draw:
1. Take off and hover at least 6 feet (2 meters) above the ground.
3. Draw a line on the screen to create a path. Tap and the aircraft will fly along the path
After confirming the flight path, the aircraft will fly along the path on-screen. Note: Control sticks can be used to control aircraft movement during the flight
The aircraft will automatically adjust its speed when it senses an obstacle in front or if it is flying too close to the ground. However, this feature should not be relied upon for navigation between obstacles. Failsafe procedures will override Draw. If the GPS signal weakens, the aircraft will exit autonomous flight and return to home.
Use the following methods to exit Draw:
1. Tap the “STOP” button on the screen.
2. Pull back the pitch stick on the remote controller and hold for more than 3s.
3. Press the Intelligent Flight Pause button on the remote controller.
In Gesture Mode, the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+’s Vision System recognizes gestures, allowing it to follow and capture selfies without a phone or a controller. Follow the steps below to use Gesture Mode :
Tap the icon in the DJI GO 4 app to enable Tripod Mode. In Tripod Mode, the maximum flight speed is limited to 5.6 mph (9 kph) and the braking distance is reduced to 6.6 ft (2 m). Responsiveness to stick movements is also reduced for smoother more controlled movements.
- Only use Tripod Mode where the GPS signal is strong or light conditions are ideal for the vision system. If GPS signal is lost and the vision system cannot function, it will automatically switch to Atti mode. In this case, flight speed will increase and the aircraft cannot hover in place. Use Tripod Mode carefully.
Terrain Follow Mode
The Downward Vision System is utilized in Terrain Follow Mode to maintain a height above ground between 1 and 10 meters. This mode is designed for use on grassland sloped at no more than 20°. Enable the Terrain Follow Mode by tapping the Intelligent Flight Mode icon in the DJI GO 4 app. When this mode is enabled, the aircraft’s current height will be recorded. The aircraft will maintain the recorded height during flight and ascend when the slope rises. However, the aircraft will not descend in downward slopes.
- It is important that you only fly in conditions where the Vision Position System can function correctly; otherwise the Terrain Follow Mode will not work.
Vision System and Infrared Sensing System
The main components of the Vision System are located on the front, rear and bottom of the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+, including three stereo vision sensors and two ultrasonic sensors. The Vision Sys-tem uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position, enabling precision hovering indoors or in environments where a GPS signal is not available. The Vision System constantly scans for obstacles, allowing the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ to avoid them by going over, around, or hovering. The Infrared Sensing System consists of two 3D infrared modules on both sides of the aircraft. These scan for obstacles on both sides of the aircraft and is active in certain flight modes.
The detection range of the Vision System and Infrared Sensing System are depicted as follow. Note that the aircraft cannot sense and avoid the obstacles that are not within the detection range.
- In P-mode, both the forward and the rear Vision Systems work if the speed is within 13mph (22kph). At higher speeds, only the vision system facing the direction of travel is active.
Forward and Downward Vision Systems cameras installed on the aircraft are calibrated on delivery. However these cameras are vulnerable to excessive impact and will require occasional calibration via DJI ASSISTANT TM 2 or the DJI GO 4 app. Follow the steps below to calibrate the camera.
Use quick calibration when the DJI GO 4 app notify that vision sensor calibration is required. Tap through “Aircraft Status” -> “Vision Sensors” to start quick calibration.
- Quick calibration is quick fix to vision sensor issues. Connecting the aircraft to a computer to carry out a full calibration using DJI Assistant 2 is recommended when possible. Only calibrate when lighting conditions are adequate and on textured surfaces i.e. grass.
- Do not calibrate the aircraft on highly reflective surfaces such as Marble or ceramics.
Using Vision Positioning
Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the aircraft is turned on. No further action is required. Vision Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision System, the aircraft can hover precisely even without GPS.
Follow the steps below to use Vision Positioning:
1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode.
2. Place the aircraft on a flat surface. Note that the Vision System cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations.
3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash green two times, which in – dicates the Vision Positioning is ready. Gently push the left stick up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place.
Assisted Braking from Obstacle Sensing
Powered by the Obstacle Sensing, the aircraft will now be able to actively brake when obstacles are detected around the aircraft. Note that Obstacle Sensing function works best when lighting is adequate and the obstacle is clearly marked or textured. The aircraft must fly at no more than 31mph (50kph) to allow sufficient braking distance.
Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access this data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro USB port and launch the DJI 2.
Attaching and Detaching the Propellers
Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+. The grey and black ring on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin.
Attaching the Propellers
1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers.
2. Mount the propellers with black propeller rings to the motors with black dots. Mount the propellers with sliver propeller rings to the motors without black dots. Press the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until it is secured in its position.
Detaching the Propellers
Press the propellers down into the motor mount and rotate in the unlock direction.
- Be aware of the sharp edges of the propellers. Handle with care.
- Use only the DJI approved propellers. Do not mix propeller types.
- Check that the propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before every flight.
- Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.
- To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR of and DO NOT touch propellers or motors when they are spinning.
- ONLY use original DJI propellers for a better and safer flight experience.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery
The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 5870 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate DJI approved charger.
DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions
- Battery Level Display: The LED indicators display the current battery level.
- Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI GO 4 app.
- Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.
- Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged.
- Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F).
- Over Current Protection: The battery stops charging when a high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected.
- Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 12 V.
- Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.
- Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI GO 4 app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected.
- Sleep Mode: To save power, the battery enter sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
- Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft’s main controller
Using the Battery
Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn green and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery
Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped.
Checking the Battery Level
The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press
the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details.
Low Temperature Notice:
- Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments.
- It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (< -10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C.
- End the flight as soon as the DJI GO 4 app displays the “Low Battery Level Warning” in low temperature environments.
- Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments.
- To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C.
- The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell’s temperature is not within the operating range (0°C ~ 40°C ).
Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery
- Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 50/60 Hz).
- Connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger to start charging. If the battery level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.
- The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging.
- The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off.
- Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each flight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period
Battery Protection LED Display
The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.
After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range.
Remote Controller Profile
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ remote controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates a dual frequency video downlink system and the aircraft remote control system. The 5.8 GHz video downlink is recommended for urban areas to resist interference, 2.4 GHz is good for long transmission distances in open areas. The remote controller features a number of camera control functions, including photo/video capture as well as gimbal control. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of the remote controller
Using the Remote Controller
Turning the Remote Controller On and Off
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on your remote controller:
- When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level.
- Press and hold the Power Button to turn on the remote controller.
- The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is
- Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller.
Charging the Remote Controller
Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the figure on next page below for more details.
Controlling the Camera
Shoot videos/photos, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Record Button, and Camera Set-tings Dial on the remote controller.
Camera Settings Dial
Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings.
Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.
Video Recoding Button
Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording.
Gimbal Dial
Control the tilt of the gimbal.
Camera and Gimbal
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ camera uses 1-inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to 4096×2160p at 60fps) and 20 megapixel stills. Videos can be stored in either MOV or MP4 formats. Available picture shooting modes include burst, continuous, and time-lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI GO 4 app.
The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ supports the capture of 4K at 60fps. Both H.265 and H.264 are supported, with a maximum video bitrate of 100 Mbps. The 20 megapixel photos taken by Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ is the result of the application of advanced image processing technique. A variety of shooting modes deliver a better shooting experience. A mechanical shutter with a 1/2000 max speed eliminates rolling shutter distortion when capturing stills of fast moving objects.
Camera Micro SD Card Slot
To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro SD card into the slot as shown below before turning on the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+. The Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ comes with a 16 GB Micro SD card and supports Micro SD cards up to 128 GB. A UHS-1 and above Micro SD card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds that support high-resolution video data.
Camera Data Port (Micro USB)
Turn on the Phantom 4 Pro / Pro+ and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to a computer. The camera Micro SD card cannot be read when DJI Assistant 2 is being used.
Use the Shutter and Record buttons on the remote controller to shoot the photos or videos through the DJI GO 4 app.
Camera Status LED Indicator Descriptions
The Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status of the camera.
The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120 ̊ range.
Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera.
Gimbal Operation Modes
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