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https://www.brooklinebooksmith.com/book/9780857334053 | 2022-01-26T10:41:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304947.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220126101419-20220126131419-00626.warc.gz | 0.923651 | 325 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__158406934 | en | To look after the well-being of our staff, we will be closing the store early January 17 – 30
New Temporary Hours: Sunday 10am – 8pm, Monday-Saturday 8:30am – 8pm
The Soyuz spacecraft played a major role in Russia's plans for a manned landing on the Moon and several test models were flown at the height of the 'space race'. Originally designed for circumlunar flight, Soyuz has been the mainstay of Russia's space program.
Dr. David Baker worked with NASA on the Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programmes between 1965 and 1990. He has written more than 100 books on space flight, aviation and military technology. In October 2017 he received the American Astronautical Society's Frederick I. Ordway III award "for a sustained excellence in space coverage, through books, articles, as well as engagement in the early US space program." Dr. Baker is the author of the Haynes NASA Space Shuttle Manual, International Space Station Manual, NASA Mars Rovers Manual, Apollo 13 Manual, Soyuz Manual, Rocket Manual and Hubble Space Telescope Manual. David is currently the Editor of Spaceflight, the monthly space news magazine of the British Interplanetary Society, of which he is a Fellow, and he lives in East Sussex.
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Publication Date: 10/01/2014 - 12:00am
On Sale: 10/01/2014 - 12:00am | aerospace |
https://www.spaceitbridge.com/nanoavionics-wants-30-percent-u-s-market-share-for-small-satellites.htm | 2023-03-29T21:54:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949035.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329213541-20230330003541-00670.warc.gz | 0.929968 | 432 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__249074798 | en | Last week, NanoAvionics announced ambitious plans for building satellites in the United States. The company plans to leverage its facility in Columbia, Illinois as its main facility to grow its portfolio and to expand to expand into other locations across the country. It also will coordinate all business development activities in the Latin America region out of the Columbia location.
“The USA is the largest NewSpace hub in the world and NanoAvionics US has an ambitious goal to take 30 percent of the US market share in nano-/microsatellite manufacturing and mission provision services,” F. Brent Abbott, CEO NanoAvionics US, in charge of the Columbia hub, said. “This is a direct response to the demand we are seeing, with our US revenues having already surpassed last year’s figures. We are already in on-going negotiations about satellite constellations with four NewSpace companies in the USA.”
The Columbia facility will be used to produce large numbers of nano/cubesat and microsatellite buses, for both single and constellation missions. By using a mass production approach, NanoAvionics says will be capable of manufacture hundreds of identical small satellites within a relatively short time frame of 6-10 months to support sizeable satellite constellations.
Building larger and more satellites in mass production to support commercial and national defense customers is becoming big business for the newest wave of satellite manufacturers. Denver-based York Space Systems announced last month it is producing a larger and more powerful satellite platform for a commercial constellation customer, rolling in more power, volume, payload mass, and high-speed laser communications crosslinks.
On the personnel side, Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, a division of Terran Orbital, recently added retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Christian Becker as its Chief Executive Officer. Becker served for more than 33 years in the Navy and Department of Defense, most recently as the Chief Executive of the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, where he led the global organization responsible for the design, delivery and supporting logistics of the U.S. Navy’s satellite and communications networks and enterprise-wide business systems. | aerospace |
https://www.subicbaynews.com/vp-45-crew-locates-missing-mariner-in-pacific/ | 2021-09-17T03:47:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780054023.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20210917024943-20210917054943-00301.warc.gz | 0.9563 | 262 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__87874756 | en | By Seaman Thomas higgins, Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) — The crew of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 located a missing mariner and his vessel during a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation Jan 17.
The crew located the vessel approximately 50 nautical miles from the last known location, Jan 13. The crew deployed a search and rescue kit to the stranded mariner and reported the location to the U.S. Coast Guard to coordinate recovery.
VP-45 was dispatched to aid in a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation about 600 miles off the coast of Guam, Jan 17.
The sixteen-foot skiff was reported missing around 1100 Zulu time, Jan 13. Only one passenger is believed to have been onboard the vessel. Guam’s U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center responded but requested the assistance of VP-45’s fixed-wing Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft.
VP-45, based out of Jacksonville, Florida, is operating out of Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. The squadron is conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance as well as theatre operations within U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. | aerospace |
https://onlinenewse.com/engine-that-threatened-united-flight-has-actually-bothered-history/ | 2022-12-08T15:55:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711344.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20221208150643-20221208180643-00594.warc.gz | 0.952841 | 1,002 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__273062999 | en | The Pratt & Whitney plane engine that break into flames and required a United Airlines pilot to make an emergency situation landing quickly after removing from Denver had comparable blowouts on a minimum of 2 other flights, professionals stated Monday.
3 years back, a fan blade broke on among the PW4000 engines powering another United Airlines Boeing 777-200 aircraft, this time while flying over the Pacific Ocean on a San Francisco to Honolulu flight.
And in December, 2 fan blades in the exact same sort of engine broke on a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-200 that was flying from Naha to Tokyo.
Simply as in Denver, the pilots on both these flights had the ability to securely land their airplanes and no one was injured.
” This isn’t the very first time this occurred,” air travel specialist Greg Feith stated on NBC’s “Today” program, describing the PW4000 engine breakdown.
However after Saturday’s intense episode in the skies over Colorado, pictures of which went viral on social networks, Boeing has actually grounded all of its older design 777-200 aircrafts worldwide while federal detectives check the PW4000 engines on the airplanes, which are utilized just by United Airlines in the U.S. and by airline companies in Japan and South Korea.
In specific, Federal Air travel Administration administrator Steve Dickson stated examinations are being “stepped up for the hollow fan blades that are special to this design of engine, utilized entirely on Boeing 777 planes.”
Former National Transport Security Board chairman Jim Hall stated the malfunctioning blades are just on “the very first generation” of the PW4000 engines.
” I believe the factor the aircrafts are all being secured is since they (the FAA and Pratt & Whitney) do not have any evaluation procedure in location and they’re ashamed,” Hall informed NBC News. “For the last years, the FAA has actually been reacting to the financial interests of the air travel market, which has actually taken precedence over security.”
Pratt & Whitney, which is owned by Raytheon, insisted it was working together with federal private investigators.
” United Airlines Flight 328 is presently under NTSB examination and Pratt & Whitney has actually dispatched a group to deal with private investigators,” the business stated in a declaration. “Pratt & Whitney is actively collaborating with operators and regulators to support the revised assessment period of the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines that power Boeing 777 airplane.”
However an NTSB examination of the Feb. 13, 2018, breakdown of a Pratt & Whitney engine on the Honolulu-bound United flight faulted the business for refraining from doing more strict examinations.
” The absence of training led to the inspector making an inaccurate examination of a sign that led to a blade with a fracture being gone back to service where it ultimately fractured,” the report specified.
Boeing stated it, too, was working together with the feds. “Our company believe that every examination is a chance to find out how the market can continue to make flight more secure for everybody,” the business stated in a declaration.
Feith stated there are safeguards constructed into the Boeing 777-200 s to avoid them from crashing after this sort of engine breakdown.
” The FAA needs that the producer of a two-engine airplane like this license it so it can fly on one engine, which it did,” Feith stated.
Still, the truth that the flames took so long to snuff out raises unpleasant brand-new concerns about the security of the PW4000 engine, he stated.
” If this airplane had actually been over the ocean for a couple of hours, the larger issue is that there is a fire suppression system on the engine and the fire continued to burn,” he stated.
United Flight 328, bound for Honolulu with 231 individuals aboard, reported difficulty Saturday quickly after removing from Denver.
Video from a guest revealed among the airplane’s engines aflame and breaking down prior to particles started drizzling down on the Denver suburban areas as the pilot reported “mayday” to the control tower and started turning the jet around.
A comparable situation played out Saturday on a various Boeing jet in Holland. The pilot of New York-bound Longtail Air travel jet, a 747-400 freight aircraft powered by smaller sized variations of the PW4000 motors, was notified by air traffic control service that a person of the engines was on fire quickly after removing Saturday from Maastricht Airport.
Witnesses reported hearing a minimum of 2 blasts and the airplane started shedding engine parts, piece of which hurt a female on the ground, airport spokesperson Hella Hendriks informed Reuters.
Dutch authorities are now examining.
Corky Siemaszko is a senior author for NBC News Digital. | aerospace |
https://learntofly.edu.au/pilot-training-in-australia-beyond-1-september-2018/ | 2021-06-18T22:02:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487641593.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210618200114-20210618230114-00228.warc.gz | 0.944861 | 705 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__24750241 | en | Changes are afoot for pilot training in Australia. From 1 September 2018, flying schools in Australia will be divided into 3 main types:
- CASA Part 141 flying schools
- CASA Part 142 flying schools
- RAAus flying schools
Learn to Fly is a RAAus (Recreational Aviation Australia) flying school. Combined with our APTA (the Australian Pilot Training Alliance) membership our GA (General Aviation) Part 142 syllabus is CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certified.
GENERAL AVIATION (GA) PART 142 VS PART 141 FLYING SCHOOLS
If students want to undergo pilot training in Australia under CASA syllabus, they will need to choose either a Part 141 or Part 142 flying school.
At the moment, there are less than 10 fixed wing Part 142 flying schools in Australia, and we are very proud to be one of them.
WHY IS CHOOSING A PART 142 FLYING SCHOOL BETTER FOR STUDENTS?
- Less Training Hours: Part 142 flying schools are able to provide integrated training for CPL students within 150 hours, compared to the 200 hours of non-integrated training provided by a Part 141 flying school. This can save students learning with a Part 142 flying school up to 50 flying hours.
- GST saving: Part 142 flying schools provide integrated training which can be GST-free. Part 141 flying schools will be required to charge 10% GST on top of all of the other training fees.
- More Qualified Personnel: To be approved to conduct Part 142 training, flight schools are required to meet certain requirements. Personnel requirements meaning that they will always have a CASA-approved Safety Manager, Deputy Safety Manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Deputy Quality Assurance Manager.
RAAUS (RECREATIONAL AVIATION AUSTRALIA)
RAAus pilots are now able to privately hire aircraft and operate in to and out of a specific airspace through an RAAus flying school, including controlled airspaces.
Previously RAAus pilots could generally only fly solo flight at a non-controlled airport. With the introduction of the new guidelines, now RA pilots can fly solo from the airport at which the flying school is located. This saves a huge amount of time for students that may previously have had to travel to another airport to conduct their solo flights.
RAAus pilot training in Australia is the current trending preference in training for a number of reasons.
RAAus aircraft are generally newer and cheaper compared to traditional GA aircraft.
Additionally, converting from a RAAus licence such as the Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC) to a GA licence like the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) is less stringent, meaning students can eventually get the same licence at a far cheaper cost – and be able to fly newer aircraft.
MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHTS
The Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) of RAAus aircraft is currently 600kg, but RAAus is in the process of having that weight limit increased to 750kg then to 1,500kg. When that happens, traditional training aircraft such as the Cessna 172 and Piper Warrior will be able to be registered under RAAus.
If the MTOW is successfully increased to 1,500kg, then it is likely that more flying schools will join RAAus, and GA Part 141 flying schools will become somewhat obsolete for purposes other than license conversions. | aerospace |
https://octelescope.com/blogs/upcoming-events/worldwide-space-schedule-may-21 | 2023-09-26T06:03:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00845.warc.gz | 0.875543 | 813 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__212165439 | en | Worldwide Space Schedule May 21'
Worldwide Space ScheduleVia Space.com
May 3: Conjunction of the moon and Saturn. The last-quarter moon will swing about 4 degrees to the south of Saturn in the dawn sky.
May 4: Conjunction of the moon and Jupiter. The waning crescent moon will swing about 4 degrees to the south of Jupiter in the dawn sky.
May 4: Star Wars Day. (May the Fourth be with you.)
May 4: SpaceX may launch its Starship SN15 prototype from the company's Starbase test site in South Texas. Local road closures are currently scheduled for Tuesday (May 4) and Wednesday (May 5) from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT; 1700-0100 GMT). Watch it live
May 4: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 60 Starlink satellites for the company's broadband network in a mission designated Starlink 25. It will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, at 3:01 p.m. EDT (1901 GMT). Watch it live
May 4-5: The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which is active from mid-April to the end of May, peaks overnight.
May 11: The new moon arrives at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT).
May 15: Mercury reaches its highest point in the evening sky, shining brightly at magnitude 0.3. See it just above the western horizon right after sunset.
May 16: Conjunction of the moon and Mars. The waxing crescent moon will swing about 2 degrees to the south of Mars in the evening sky.
May 17: A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will launch the U.S. Space Force's fifth Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous satellite (SBIRS GEO 5) from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Watch it live
May 17: Mercury at greatest elongation east. The innermost planet will reach its greatest eastern separation from the sun, shining brightly at magnitude 0.3. Catch the elusive planet above the western horizon shortly after sunset.
May 26: The full moon of May, known as the Full Flower Moon, arrives at 7:14 a.m. EDT (1114 GMT). It will also be the closest "supermoon" of the year. That night, a total lunar eclipse, also known as a "Blood Moon," will be visible from Australia, parts of the western United States, western South America and Southeast Asia.
May 27: Arianespace will use a Soyuz rocket to launch 36 satellites into orbit for the OneWeb internet constellation. The mission, called OneWeb 7, will lift off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia. Watch it live
May 30: Conjunction of the moon and Saturn. The waning gibbous moon will swing about 4 degrees to the south of Saturn in the dawn sky.
Also scheduled to launch in May (from Spaceflight Now):
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 60 Starlink satellites for the company's broadband network in a mission designated Starlink 25. It will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Watch it live
- India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk. 2 (designated GSLV-F10) will launch India's first GEO Imaging Satellite, or GISAT 1. It will lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India.
- China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover will touch down on the Red Planet.
- A Chinese Long March 7 rocket will launch the Tianzhou 2 cargo resupply ship on the first cargo delivery mission to the Chinese space station. It will lift off from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in China's Hainan province. | aerospace |
https://flix-account.com/space-station-operations-continue-smoothly-despite-invasion-of-ukraine-spaceflight-now/ | 2023-10-02T14:03:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511000.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002132844-20231002162844-00691.warc.gz | 0.937781 | 1,168 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__277230477 | en | STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS AND USED WITH PERMISSION
Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and deteriorating relations, joint operation of the International Space Station is continuing as normal with plans in place to return NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei to Earth as planned at aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft later this month, a NASA official said. said Monday.
Joel Montalbano, space station program manager at Johnson Space Center in Houston, said the Russians had assured NASA that Vande Hei and his two cosmonaut crewmates would land in Kazakhstan on March 30, as had been planned before the start. of the invasion, to conclude a record mission.
At touchdown, Vande Hei and cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov, both launched aboard another Soyuz on April 9, will have spent 355 days in space, setting a new single flight record for an American astronaut. On Tuesday, Vande Hei will surpass the current US record of 340 days set by astronaut Scott Kelly in 2015-16.
Vande Hei and Dubrov will return to Earth with Commander Anton Shkaplerov of Soyuz MS-19/65S, which was launched last October and will complete a 176-day stay in space.
“Nothing has changed in the last three weeks, the control centers are working successfully, flawlessly, transparently, we don’t see any impact on what is happening around us,” Montalbano said. “We are able to do our job. We are aware of what is happening, but we are able to do our job, to continue our operations.
The invasion of Ukraine, the imposition of US and European sanctions and the fiery rhetoric of Dmitry Rogozin, director of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, have raised questions in some quarters about Russia’s commitment to continuing joint operations aboard the ISS.
As designed, the space station requires both nations to operate normally, with the Russians providing the propulsion needed to keep the laboratory in orbit and NASA providing orientation control, excess electrical power and satellite communications.
While a steady stream of vitriolic tweets raised concerns about a possible breakdown in US-Russian space relations, even Rogozin dismissed what he called “hysterical” rumors that Vande Hei could be left behind. station.
Because Vande Hei launched himself aboard a Soyuz, his pressure suit, worn during launch, re-entry and landing, is Russian. Astronauts launched aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon ferries wear pressure suits designed by SpaceX and compatible with the life support systems of the American capsule. Vande Hei’s Russian costume is not.
“I can tell you for sure that Mark is coming home with this Soyuz,” Montalbano told reporters on Monday. “We are in communication with our Russian colleagues, there is no vagueness on that. The three crew members return home.
As usual, when an astronaut returns to Earth aboard a Soyuz, a NASA contingent of approximately 20 flight surgeons and other support personnel will travel to Kazakhstan aboard a NASA plane to perform initial medical tests and fly Vande Hei back to Houston for debriefing and physiotherapy to help him readjust to gravity after a year in space.
NASA is preparing for a particularly busy spring and fall aboard the space station with several American and Russian crews flying to and from the outpost. It’s not yet clear how deteriorating international relations might affect those plans, but NASA is moving forward assuming both sides continue normal operations.
Vande Hei will return to Earth 12 days after another Soyuz carries its crew replacements – Soyuz MS-21/67S Commander Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov – to the space station this Friday.
On the same day Vande Hei and his crewmates land, a SpaceX Crew Dragon is to be launched from Kennedy Space Center to carry four commercial flyers to the space station for a 10-day stay managed by Axiom Space in Houston. The flight is the first NASA-sanctioned commercial visit to the outpost.
A week after the Axiom 1 crew landed on April 9, NASA and SpaceX plan to launch another Crew Dragon around April 15.
Kjell Lindgren, Robert Hines, Jessica Watkins and ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will replace Raja Chari, Thomas Marshburn, Kayla Barron and ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer, who launched at the lab last October and plan to return to Earth on April 22.
The next crew rotation after that will be around September 1, when a Crew Dragon is scheduled for launch carrying two NASA astronauts and a Japanese aviator. Prior to the Russian invasion, NASA was negotiating with Roscosmos to fill the fourth seat with a cosmonaut and to put an astronaut aboard a Soyuz to be launched later in September.
The idea is to ensure that astronauts and cosmonauts are always on board the station, even if a medical emergency or other problem forces a Crew Dragon or Soyuz to make a sudden departure. Without these mixed crews, an unscheduled departure could leave the station without a Russian or American crew member to operate critical systems.
The Russians had no official comment on the status of the negotiations, but Montalbano said NASA was moving forward.
“At the moment, we are still planning the crew swap job,” he said. “And so we always planned training for cosmonauts to come to Houston and (SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California), and our team to go to Star City (near Moscow) and train for the Soyuz.” | aerospace |
https://forums.mudspike.com/t/engine-out-on-take-off-lessons-were-learned-the-hard-way/1490 | 2023-06-05T09:17:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651815.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605085657-20230605115657-00475.warc.gz | 0.983066 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__269579759 | en | scary to watch. I saw some movement after the landing, hope he got out
Armchair quarterback’s opinion here: once the engine died, it looks like he panicked and tried to get the aircraft to the ground as quickly as possible. The first action after an engine failure like this should have been to get to best glide speed. That will give the pilot the most time to find a safe place to land.
Again, I’m just a guy watching the video, but it looked like lots of fields were around. Trying to turn back to the departure field is usually a no-no, but it sure looked like he had plenty of energy to at least s-turn and make it safely into that first field he almost landed in.
I do hope he did make it out OK, though. | aerospace |
https://www.wtwco.com/en-us/insights/campaigns/global-aviation-and-space-events | 2024-02-27T22:32:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474688.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227220707-20240228010707-00062.warc.gz | 0.930065 | 546 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__110136711 | en | Our Global Aviation & Space events bring the aviation industry together globally, enabling a proactive response to sector developments and trends, now and into the future.
Our events also provide valuable access into our industry risk communities, such as the Airport Risk Community (ARC) and Aviation Safety Partnership, providing an opportunity for effective dialogue and collaboration across the aviation industry.
Aviation Conference | 5-8 March 2024 | Bali, Indonesia
Our conference aims to bring the airline, aviation and insurance industries together to debate market trends and the breadth of risks facing the sector now and in the future, including geopolitics, safety, data, operational challenges and ESG.
Airport Conference | 8-10 November 2023 | London, U.K.
170+ attendees from across the world joined our fourth annual WTW Airport Conference “Brighter skies”, hosted by our WTW Airport Risk Community. It was a great opportunity to showcase a fantastic line-up of speakers, including Lord Toby Harris, Chair of the National Preparedness Commission, who opened the event to discuss resilience and preparedness for the whole of society. The agenda also showcased guest speakers, Roelof-Jan Steenstra, President and CEO, Ports Toronto and a number of airports including London Gatwick, Istanbul, Dallas Fort Worth and Brussels; who covered the role of talent, technology and transformation in building a sustainable future for airports.
Our Airport Risk Community hosted the fourth annual WTW Airport Conference “Brighter skies” in London, U.K.
International Aviation Insurance Course | 5-8 June 2023 | London, U.K.
Hosted by WTW’s Global Aviation & Space team annually, our popular interactive course focused on a broad range of aviation risks and insurance practices, from understanding the aerospace insurance market to ESG and aviation claims.
Delegates come together for the annual International Aviation Insurance Course, hosted in London, U.K.
Aviation Conference | 21-24 March 2023 | Phuket, Thailand
In March we hosted our 20th annual Aviation Conference ‘Reconnecting the industry’, attracting more than 300 delegates from airlines globally. The event was opened by Thai Airways CEO Khun Chai Eamsiri and featured CEO Virgin Australia Group Jayne Hrdlicka, and Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Malaysia Aviation Group, Philip See. For expert perspectives from these and many other speakers on airline market updates, cyber and ESG, please get in touch to request access to presentation and video content.
WTW 20th annual Aviation Conference 2023 “Reconnecting the industry", hosted in Phuket, Thailand. | aerospace |
http://taiya001.deviantart.com/art/1900s-Pastelworks-1960-252797706 | 2015-03-06T03:55:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936465487.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074105-00224-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.962346 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2015-11 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__35986083 | en | The third to my duo series
This one is to show the most remarkable part of the 1960's, the space race and how it elevated us to knew heights in all aspects of life in the modern world. the computers used in the Apollo and Gemini missions were less advanced than the scientific calculators we use today. So with that in mind it was a pinnacle.
1900s Pastelworks 1960 (C) TAIYA001 | aerospace |
https://sambadenglish.com/jharsuguda-patna-flight-services-from-may-1/ | 2021-04-19T19:13:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038916163.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20210419173508-20210419203508-00049.warc.gz | 0.942369 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__79187848 | en | Jharsuguda: The Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda will be connected to the north-eastern parts of the country through air connectivity from May 1.
Director of the Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Kishore Kumar Senapati informed a 78-seater Q400 flight will be operated by SpcieJet airline daily between Jharsuguda and Patna. Subsequently, the same flight will take off from Patna airport for Guwahati of Assam, he informed.
As per the schedule, the SpiceJet flight will arrive at the Veer Surendra Sai Airport at 4:20 PM and take off for Patna at 4:50 PM daily from May 1.
A local said, “The flight services will connect Jharsuguda with Guwahati. We are very much happy that the western Odisha will be connected to the north-eastern parts of the country through air connectivity.” | aerospace |
https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/nwarf/ | 2022-06-29T22:25:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103645173.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629211420-20220630001420-00091.warc.gz | 0.952113 | 1,146 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__26904524 | en | Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (NWARF)
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Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, together with its subsidiaries, provides scheduled and charter airline services in Norway and internationally. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated a fleet of 70 aircraft. It is also involved in aircraft financing, leasing, and ownership activities; and cargo activities. Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. [Read more...]
According to 7 analysts, the average rating for NWARF stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is 1.25, which is an increase of 28.21% from the latest price.
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OSLO (Reuters) -Norwegian Air reported a full-year profit for 2021 on Friday in a turnaround from losses suffered the previous year, and said booking trends point to busier travel ahead for Europe as CO...
Norwegian Air reported a 68% year-on-year rise in third-quarter revenue on Thursday as travel in Europe gradually recovers from the pandemic.
Norwegian Air forecast its bookings will rise in the months ahead as European travel resumes with the lifting of COVID-19 curbs, but the budget carrier refrained from providing financial outlook for 202...
Budget carrier Norwegian Air showed poor judgement when it paid bonuses to top management just weeks after emerging from government-backed bankruptcy proceedings, Norway's industry minister said on Tues...
Norwegian has made it through some incredibly arduous times which it faced even before the Covid crisis kicked off. It has recently exited both Irish and Norwegian bankruptcy protection and successfully...
Norwegian budget airline Norwegian Air has appointed its chief financial officer Geir Karlsen as new chief executive with immediate effect, succeeding Jacob Schram, it announced on Monday.
More customers are booking flights with Norwegian Air for the upcoming summer season in Europe, although pandemic restrictions still weigh on demand, the carrier's CEO told Reuters.
Norwegian Air emerged from six months of bankruptcy protection on Wednesday with a smaller fleet and its debt almost wiped out but also facing stronger competition and lingering uncertainty wrought by t...
Norwegian Air has raised the 6 billion Norwegian crowns ($714.07 million) it targeted through the sale of perpetual bonds, new shares and a rights issue, the company said on Friday.
Norwegian Air's court-ordered debt reconstruction plan is now legally binding, and the airline expects to complete its financial rescue as planned on May 26, it said on Tuesday.
Having grown rapidly to become Europe's third-largest low-cost airline and one of the few to apply the budget model to transatlantic flights, Norwegian Air has been fighting for its survival.
Norwegian Air now aims to raise up to 6 billion crowns ($711 million) in fresh capital, up from a planned 4.5 billion, to bolster its resources before emerging from bankruptcy protection next month as t...
Norwegian Air said it had presented an updated restructuring proposal to creditors on Thursday, a major step in the airline's plan to sharply cut debt and trim the fleet to overcome the coronavirus pand...
Norwegian Air is not asking Ireland's High Court to interfere with legal proceedings between itself and Boeing in the United States over the cancellation of 97 plane orders, a lawyer for the airline sai...
Norwegian Air is seeking to repudiate three aircraft sales contracts with Boeing as part of its restructuring process in Ireland, a lawyer representing the airline to Ireland's High Court on Friday.
Norwegian Air has withdrawn requests to repudiate a total of 36 aircraft leases after reaching agreement with the lessors in question as part of a restructuring process, Ireland's High Court heard on Tu...
Norwegian Air's and Boeing's legal dispute in the United States over compensation for the grounding of the MAX aircraft and cancelled orders will likely drag on beyond the end of the ongoing reconstruct...
Norwegian Air and jet maker Airbus have agreed on terms to repudiate the carrier's contract for new aircraft, lawyers representing the two firms told Ireland's High Court on Wednesday. | aerospace |
https://washcg.com/careers/current-openings/instructor-ii-tampa-fla/ | 2022-10-01T05:02:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335530.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20221001035148-20221001065148-00138.warc.gz | 0.883263 | 162 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__125208083 | en | Location: Tampa Intl (TPA) ATCT/TRACON, Tampa, Fla.
Position Type: One full-time position
The CTC Instructor is a hands-on position that requires the candidate to effectively and consistently deliver the highest quality classroom and simulation laboratory training to a wide variety of students including developmental air traffic controllers and certified professional controllers (CPC). This position will participate in curriculum design and development. The selected candidate will support Air Traffic Control Tower training requirements at the Tampa Air Traffic Control Facility located at Tampa, Fla.
Certified Professional Controller (CPC) certification required.
Please submit resume and cover letter to Roger Jolley at email@example.com or call 405-245-8346. | aerospace |
https://royaltonganairlines.com/fighting-between-russia-and-ukraine-disrupts-the-airline-industry-russian-ukrainian-crisis/ | 2022-05-21T12:08:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662539101.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521112022-20220521142022-00787.warc.gz | 0.956811 | 972 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__188447249 | en | The fallout on the global aviation industry from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine spread on Friday as two other European countries banned Russian carriers and the European Union said it would restrict exports of parts of plane.
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways began operating flights in Russian airspace after London and Moscow banned each other from airlines in retaliation for invading Ukraine.
Poland and the Czech Republic have also said they are banning Russian airlines from their airspace. Some industry executives have said they are ready for further bans despite the prospect of a costly sanctions war over mutual overflight rights.
The board of the United Nations aviation agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization, was due to discuss the dispute at a meeting on Friday.
Russia’s invasion has “significant potential to derail Europe’s fragile airline recovery”, said Rob Morris, chief consultant at UK-based Ascend by Cirium.
While many airlines still use Russia’s east-west transit corridors, some have begun to ask about capacity in Anchorage, recalling Alaska’s use during the Cold War as a refueling hub for planes banned from entering Soviet airspace.
Western airlines, lessors and manufacturers assessed the growing risks of doing business with Russia as sanctions targeted Russian companies, banks and individuals.
Delta Air Lines has announced that it is suspending a codeshare service with Russia’s Aeroflot.
“It will be more difficult for investors to accept aviation asset portfolios containing Russian airlines. Nobody wants to take Russian risks today,” said aviation adviser Bertrand Grabowski, adding that fears included a lack of insurance coverage.
Russian forces closed in on the Ukrainian capital on Friday in the biggest attack on a European state since World War II.
Airspace in Ukraine, Moldova, parts of Belarus and southern Russia near the Ukrainian border has been closed, giving airlines a narrower range of route options.
Japan Airlines canceled a flight to Moscow on Thursday, citing potential security risks, and the UK closed its airspace to Russian airlines, including Aeroflot, as part of a series of punitive measures.
In response, Moscow banned British airlines from landing at its airports or crossing its airspace, citing “hostile decisions” from London.
Russian airline S7 announced on Friday that it was suspending all flights to Europe, citing sanctions imposed on Moscow following the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Due to the closure of airspace by European countries, S7 Airlines has decided to cancel all flights to Europe from February 26 to March 13,” the company said in a statement released by the agencies. Russian press.
Virgin Atlantic said bypassing Russia would add 15 minutes to an hour to its flights between the UK, India and Pakistan.
American Airlines Group Inc said it had rerouted its Delhi-New York flight. Rival United Airlines, however, still used Russian airspace for Delhi-Chicago and Delhi-Newark flights, according to Flightradar24.
Gulf carrier Emirates said it had made minor changes to its itinerary, resulting in slightly longer flight times. United Parcel Service Inc said it was implementing contingency plans.
OPSGROUP, an aviation industry cooperative that shares information on flight risks, said any aircraft traveling through Russian airspace should have such contingency plans in place for closed airspace due to risks or penalties.
Revenue from Russian overflights goes to state carrier Aeroflot.
“Russia is unlikely to launch its own sanctions and airspace bans as it would not like to see Aeroflot receive reciprocal bans,” OPSGROUP said. “However, they may react in response to sanctions from other states.”
Airlines were also reeling from oil prices rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014.
This increases operating costs at a time when travel demand remains weak due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rating agency Fitch said airline profits and cash flow could suffer if crude prices continue to rise or remain high.
Jefferies analysts said European airlines were likely to take a longer-term hit in light of the dispute.
A network of millions of coins was also affected.
Washington announced export controls on goods, including aircraft parts. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU also plans to stop exporting these coins to Russia. The United States said there would be measures to maintain security.
“(W)e believe sanctions and export control activities should not interfere with the need to maintain safe commercial aircraft flight,” said Eric Fanning, chief executive of the US-based Aerospace Industries Association. -United.
Russian airlines have 980 jets in service, of which 777 are leased, according to analytics firm Cirium. Of these, 515 with an estimated market value of $10 billion are leased overseas. | aerospace |
http://fguk.eu/index.php/2013-09-03-13-01-02/saturday-night-flying/6971-flightnight-september-16-exploring-barcelona-and-beyond | 2019-02-19T10:49:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247489933.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20190219101953-20190219123953-00567.warc.gz | 0.932373 | 341 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__44294499 | en | This chopper adventure will involve exploring detailed airports and other scenery in the vicinity of Barcelona, Spain. Bring your choice of Chopper from the FGUK Hangar - other helicopters will,certainly be entertained if we can get a link to the aircraft in time to get it downloaded and installed well before flight time.
We'll meet at LEBL/Barcelona at 8 PM London Time. Be prepared to cruise at roughly 110 - 120 KIAS at altitudes up to 2000'. We'll be flying up the coast to LEGE (Girona) and then turning back on ourselves and going to LELL (Sabadell) where we will break for fuel and refreshment. From there we'll fly past some significant terrain and dawdle for a bit near some large hills....we aren't in a hurry on this trip and we'll spend some time checking out cool stuff in detail on our trip to LEIG (Iguadala) which we will over fly but stop at a medieval fort on our way back to Barcelona. Extra points and Kudos for landing on one of the flat topped towers of the Fort.
Hope to see everyone there! I'll be flying a Hughes 500 or EC145.
Awww, I'm away on holiday Saturday morning and won't be able to take part - though I might be able to watch the stream if the planned 12v upgrade to our hire boat works out as we plan. This would have been an awesome one to film.
Speaking of which, Stuart, how did you do that inset view? Was it OBS using a separate instance, or the much-awaited FG ability to render several views at once? | aerospace |
http://aerospacedreams.blogspot.com/2010/04/eads-astrium-space-tourism-jet-proposal.html | 2017-04-24T15:03:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119637.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00629-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.923741 | 309 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__278593140 | en | This baby, with the clearview roof (going by the model pictured with the short article), is designed to carry 4 passengers 100 kilometers up into space and let them experience zero-g for about three minutes.
The EADS-Astrium jet takes off and lands like a normal business jet. But once it has reached 12 kilometers in altitude, it fires its rocket engines for the final push up out of the gravity well. Firing duration is only about 80 seconds.
Price for tickets was not included in the AW&ST article. But can you image riding in something like this? Its almost like flying in a convertible without the wind in your hair. I wonder if there will be a curtain that is pulled over the cabin interior while it is on the ground only to be pulled back for the view during the rocket firing.
Ref. From a short article by Mike Vines, AW&ST. April 9, 2010 picture also off that website. (http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/photos/photopage.jsp?plckPhotoID=7c25944d-ea56-4b45-93bf-379308d5c213&plckGalleryID=23c19083-0daa-4d3c-bcec-b49e8ebecb6b&plckGalleryID=23c19083-0daa-4d3c-bcec-b49e8ebecb6b). | aerospace |
https://space-of-innovation.com/seed-financing-round-for-robotic-startup-kewazo-paves-the-way-for-scaffolding/ | 2023-10-05T01:42:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511717.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231005012006-20231005042006-00449.warc.gz | 0.897758 | 303 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__327036190 | en | ESA BIC Bavaria congratulates their startup KEWAZO for successfully closing the seed financing round. The Munich-based startup company KEWAZO develops a smart robotic solution for the scaffolding assembly process and was now able to raise more than EUR 1 Million in a seed financing round which was led by MIG Fonds 14 and Business Angel Alfred Bauer. The investment will be used in order to bring their product to the market.
KEWAZO joined the ESA BIC Bavaria in November last year.
The ESA BIC Bavaria seeks entrepreneurs using space technologies in a non-space environment. That does not mean rocket science, but applies to multiple application fields such as navigation and positioning, communications techniques, Earth observation, materials, processes, signals or robotics.
Are you interested in joining our network and do you have an innovative idea yourself? Then have a look at the details of the ESA BIC Bavaria programme. ESA BIC Bavaria has four selection rounds each year. The next application deadline for the incubation programme is 08 June 2018. Apply now for ESA BIC Bavaria | aerospace |
https://catalogue.ceda.ac.uk/uuid/4aaec0b607abe5ed25cab12adfaac5f0 | 2023-01-27T05:00:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764494936.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127033656-20230127063656-00595.warc.gz | 0.71488 | 564 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__164814480 | en | Land surface data including bihemispherical and directional-hemispherical reflectances (albedo), hemispherical directional and bidirectional reflectance factors (BRF), BRF model parameters, leaf-area index (LAI), fraction of photosynthetically active radiation (FPAR), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) on a 1.1 km grid, derived from the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR), on-board EOS Terra.
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|Abstract||This computation involved: DETAILS NEEDED - COMPUTATION CREATED FOR SATELLITE COMPOSITE. deployed on Terra Satellite, part of the Earth Observation System Morning Constellation (EOS-AM).| | aerospace |
http://shazibelahi.com/volunteer-work/ | 2020-02-21T13:37:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145529.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20200221111140-20200221141140-00002.warc.gz | 0.72052 | 83 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__9136237 | en | Space and Satellite Systems Club: Low-cost photodiode sun sensor
Introduction to Space Vehicles: Satellite Reverse-Engineering and Upgrade Course Project
3D Printed/Balsa Wing Design
Latest Project: Guillow’s Piper Cub 95 Balsa Kit
Resume & Contact
Picnic Day 2019
I most recently served as a chair assistant director on the
2019 Picnic Day board. | aerospace |
https://w.politics-prose.com/book/9781623706050 | 2023-12-10T16:46:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102612.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210155147-20231210185147-00102.warc.gz | 0.929515 | 106 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__132659984 | en | Trapped Behind Nazi Lines: The Story of the U.S. Army Air Force 807th Medical Evacuation Squadron (Encounter: Narrative Nonfiction Stories) (Hardcover)
In the midst of World War II, a group of Army Air Force medical workers found themselves trapped behind enemy lines after surviving a plane crash. What followed were two months of sheer terror. Vivid details bring to light how they survived and the emotions they faced on a daily basis. Primary-source quotes bring the story to life. | aerospace |
http://patch.com/georgia/northeastcobb/looking-for-the-big-asteroid-to-pass-earth-tonight-d39a22a6 | 2014-08-20T08:48:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500801235.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021321-00279-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.956415 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__202296689 | en | Scientist say an asteroid the size of a city block will whiz very near Earth tonight —within about one-fourth of the distance to the moon.
The space rock, called asteroid 2012 TC4, is about 56 feet wide, but poses no danger of impacting Earth, according NASA, Space.com reports. Likely, you won't be able to see it with the naked eye, according to Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville.
"There is a 100-foot diameter asteroid passing the Earth tonight at 12:30 a.m. (Friday morning) at a distance of about 59,000 miles," officials said in a statement. "The media is saying it is visible, but it's at 13.7 magnitude, that’s about 1,500 times fainter than you can see with the unaided eye.
"Our telescope could see it but it would be a very faint dot at best. So look south around midnight and you will see...nothing." | aerospace |
https://militaryezyinfo.com/lockheed-martin-speed-racer-aircraft-specification-reviews/ | 2021-04-20T21:03:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039490226.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420183658-20210420213658-00208.warc.gz | 0.921513 | 644 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__127910824 | en | Lockheed Martin Speed Racer Aircraft Specification Reviews – Skunk Works’ Speed Racer is being developed to streamline the process of developing aerospace systems and weapons.
Lockheed Martin Speed Racer Aircraft Specification Reviews
|Type||Speed Racer (the name of the base project)|
|Year of development||2022|
|Development Status||Under development|
|Manufacturer||Lockheed Martin “Skunk Works|
|Engine||Two Kratos turbojet engines, type and output unknown|
MilitaryEzyInfo.com – A privately held Skunk Works subsidiary under the Lockheed Martin Corporation is developing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be launched into the sky to facilitate rapid development elsewhere in the aviation industry.
The new platform, dubbed “Speed Racer,” is designed to test the feasibility of new manufacturing processes, aerial systems, and weapons, but first, it must make a major financial and material commitment.
The Aerospace Warfare Workshop, held from February 24 to 26, revealed the features of this aircraft.
Designed as a partial anti-aircraft missile, the UAV has a relatively flat, smooth jaw-shaped cross-section with a tapered nose and rear-mounted engine compartment.
Above the backline is a hard-closing hinge for carrying it under the wing of an aircraft carrier for airlift. The main engines are spring-loaded, located low against the fuselage, and open when ready for flight.
The layout of the tailplane is a trihedral layout with one outwardly rotating surface at the rear and one ventral surface shown.
The aircraft will have twin-turbo jet engines inside, provided by Kratos Turbine Technology (KTT). The exhaust will remain closed prior to launch and will be ejected before the two units are ignited.
At the same time as this maneuver, the main engine will move forward, but when fully deployed, it will be positioned aft for aerodynamic efficiency.
The possibility of carrying ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) equipment and explosive warheads is also being developed, which may reveal more details about the dual-role capability envisioned for the next United States Air Force (USAF).
According to information provided to Aviation Week by a Skunk Works spokesperson, Lockheed’s Extreme Racer will begin ground testing in the “near future.” This means that Lockheed is building a real aircraft in addition to the digital twin.
Ground testing typically involves surveillance and reliability tests to check for unusual vibrations and whether the aircraft can carry its nominal payload when stationary or moving under its own power. Next comes the actual flight test.
At this point, I knew nothing about Polaris. The name itself is a cryptic acronym, but “(numerically) it doesn’t necessarily mean the car is fast,'” Joe Pokora, Lockheed’s Speed Racer program manager, told Aviation Week. So ‘Speed Racer,’ an obvious homage to the Japanese anime series, may not be a high-speed aircraft system. “That’s something we’ll find out soon enough. | aerospace |
http://www.urthecast.com/blog/updates/scramjets-in-action-hypersonic-here-we-come/ | 2013-05-23T14:18:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00089-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.947514 | 852 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__147194613 | en | Scramjets in Action: Hypersonic, Here We Come
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
by AJ Plunkett
It’s a tough job when it’s the seconds that you celebrate.
A few weeks ago, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, as well as Australian scientists and engineers, took another step toward hypersonic travel by taking a scramjet engine from Mach 6 to Mach 8 — for 12 seconds. Big deal, say you? Didn’t NASA power its unmanned X-43A scramjet to a record-setting Mach 9.6 back in 2004? Yes, but only for 10 seconds. Didn’t the Air Force announce a couple of years ago that the X-51A scramjet had flown for about 200 seconds? Yes, but only at Mach 5.
So what’s the celebration for now? The HIFIRE team’s engine achieved combustion and higher speeds with a lighter weight and simpler to use fuel. That opens up possibilities for longer flights or heavier payloads. And maybe a more affordable way into space.
Going hypersonic is not easy.
By definition, hypersonic flight begins at Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound (more than 5,900 kilometers per hour, or more than 3,700 miles per hour). For decades, researchers have pursued the goal of hypersonic flight to — well, in part, just to see if we can do it.
Also, the ability to regularly fly at hypersonic speeds would mean being able to get from, say, New York to Tokyo, or New York to Sydney, in just two hours. It could also open up more cost-effective access to space. And, it would mean the ability to deliver a missile to another continent on very short notice.
The problem is that when an aircraft goes hypersonic it creates a friction and a heat that ordinary air-breathing ramjet engines just can’t handle. Rocket aircraft, such as the U.S. Space Shuttle, can hit up to Mach 25, but they have to use massive amounts of liquid oxygen as part of the fuel-burning process. For instance, the Shuttle weighed only 165,000 pounds empty, but had to carry 226,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen and 1.4 million pounds of liquid oxygen to achieve orbit, according to Popular Science magazine.
But what if you could fly at hypersonic speed without the need to carry all that liquid oxygen? What if you could simply use oxygen already in the atmosphere and force it — or ram it — through the engine at supersonic speeds? Then your supersonic combustion ramjet engine — scramjet — could be “smaller, lighter and faster.”
The recent research flight by the Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation program (HIFIRE) was, in part, to test using a hydrocarbon fuel in place of a hydrogen-based fuel. While hydrogen is more reactive, according to NASA, the hydrocarbon fuel offers benefits like “operational simplicity and higher fuel density,” meaning the aircraft could carry more fuel and fly farther, or take on more payload.
The HIFIRE team, which launched its experimental scramjet from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, included scientists from NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, and Australia’s Defense Science and Technology Organisation.
They are not alone in their efforts to go faster and higher. A few years back, China announced it was pursuing hypersonic flight. And just days after NASA announced its most recent success, Russia’s acting Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin called for his country to resume hypersonic research to catch up to advances in the field.
The world’s not hypersonic yet. Though we’re getting closer. By the second.
AJ Plunkett is a freelance writer in Virginia with experience in covering defense and aerospace industries as well as the military. AJ blogs via Contently.com. | aerospace |
https://terminoid.wordpress.com/page/2/ | 2018-07-16T02:54:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589172.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716021858-20180716041858-00213.warc.gz | 0.950506 | 2,401 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__270092719 | en | MQ-1L Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
A new version of the General Atomics Predator/Reaper UAV series with multiple sensor control is ready for deployment to Afghanistan after successful trials. A U.S. Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle was fitted with two additional EO/IR sensors under each wing. These were controlled by operators in the field, who were independent of the main ground control station (GCS).
While the primary Raytheon AN/AAS-53 common sensor payload (CSP) under the nose was operated via a Ku-Band tactical common datalink from AAI’s Universal GCS, two similar Raytheon DAS-2 sensors under the wings were operated by soldiers using a bidirectional one system remote video terminal (OSRVT) and Aerovironment’s mini-universal GCS designed for use with Raven and Puma small UAS. Like the U.S. Air Force Reaper, the Gray Eagle additionally carries General Atomics’ own Lynx multi-mode surveillance radar.
additional sensors are carried on the inner wing hardpoints, leaving the outer wing hardpoints free for Hellfire missiles, laser-guided bombs or other weapons. Carriage of the additional sensors requires no modification to the UAV’s power generation system.
The U.S. Army first deployed four Gray Eagle UAVs to Iraq in December 2009. Four additional aircraft were sent to Afghanistan in September 2010. An earlier version named Sky Warrior was deployed to Iraq in 2006, and is also now in Afghanistan. These UAVs were all acquired using quick reaction capability (QRC) contracts. The main Gray Eagle contract provides for 34 more aircraft and 16 GCS, for delivery beginning in December.
Gray eagle has an endurance of over 30 hours, speeds greater than 135 KTAS, can operate up to 29,000 feet, and carries 1,075 lb (488 kg) of payload. The aircraft can carry multiple payloads aloft, including Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) with laser designation, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), communications relay, and four Hellfire missiles.
Compared to the predator predecessor, GrayEagle’s Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) supports the Army’s “single fuel in the battlefield” concept, and provides increased horsepower and significantly improved fuel efficiency, utilizing either jet or diesel fuel.
An extremely reliable UAS, Gray Eagle features a fault-tolerant control system and a triple-redundant avionics system architecture, similar to the systems integrated in the battle-proven Predator B Designed with airworthiness as a primary consideration, Gray Eagle is engineered to meet and exceed manned aircraft reliability standards.
This long-range, long-dwell UAS is dedicated to direct operational control by Army field commanders. Its expansive mission set includes, but is not limited, to wide-area Intelligence Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), convoy protection, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detection and defeat, close air support, communications relay, and weapons delivery missions.
- Max Altitude 29,000 ft
- Max Endurance 30+ hr
- Max Airspeed 135 KTAS
- Technologically advanced derivative of the combat-proven PredatorB UAS
- Dedicated to direct operational control by U.S. Army field commanders
- Unprecedented reliability
- Triple-redundant avionics and flight controls
- Redundant flight control surfaces
- Common Data Link (CDL) line-of-sight communications/air data relay communications
- Satellite communications
- Open, modular architecture supports integration of three payloads simultaneously, with capacity for growth
- Automatic takeoff and landing reduces pilot workload
HFE offsets the logistical need for special fuels on the battlefield
Controlled by the U.S. Army One System Ground Control Station (OSGCS)
The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used primarily by the United States Air Force (USAF) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Initially conceived in the early 1990s for reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Predator carries cameras and other sensors but has been modified and upgraded to carry and fire two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles or other munitions. The aircraft, in use since 1995, has seen combat over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bosnia, Serbia, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia.
The USAF describes the Predator as a “Tier II” MALE UAS (medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system). The UAS consists of four aircraft or “air vehicles” with sensors, a ground control station (GCS), and a primary satellite link communication suite. Powered by a Rotax engine and driven by a propeller, the air vehicle can fly up to 400 nautical miles (740 km) to a target, loiter overhead for 14 hours, then return to its base.
Following 2001, the RQ-1 Predator drone became the primary UAV used for offensive operations by the USAF and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Afghanistan and the Pakistani tribal areas. It has also been deployed in other locations. Because offensive uses of the Predator are classified, U.S. military officials have reported an appreciation for the intelligence and reconnaissance-gathering abilities of UAVs but declined to publicly discuss their offensive use.
Civilian applications have included border enforcement and scientific studies.
A Predator flies on a simulated Navy aerial reconnaissance flight off the coast of southern California on Dec. 5, 1995.
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Pentagon began experimenting with reconnaissance drones in the early 1980s. The CIA preferred small, lightweight, unobtrusive drones, in contrast to the USAF. In the early 1990s, the CIA became interested in the “Amber”, a drone developed by Leading Systems Inc. The company’s owner, Abraham Karem was the former chief designer for the Israeli Air Force, and had immigrated to the United States in the late 1970s. Karem’s company had since gone bankrupt and been bought up by a U.S. defense contractor. The CIA secretly bought five drones (now called the “Gnat”) from them. Karem agreed to produce a quiet engine for the vehicle, which had until then sounded like “a lawnmower in the sky”. The new development became known as the “Predator”.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA) was awarded a contract to develop the Predator in January 1994, and the initial Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) phase lasted from January 1994 to June 1996. The aircraft itself was a derivative of the GA Gnat 750 UAV. During the ACTD phase, three systems were purchased from GA, comprising twelve aircraft and three ground control stations.
From April through May, 1995, the Predator ACTD aircraft were flown as a part of the Roving Sands 1995 exercises in the U.S. The exercise operations were successful, and this led to the decision to deploy the system to the Balkans later in the summer of 1995.
During the ACTD, Predators were operated by a combined Army/Navy team managed by the Navy’s Joint Program Office for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (JPO-UAV) and first deployed to Gjader, Albania, for operations in the Former Yugoslavia in Spring 1995.
By the start of the United States Afghan campaign in 2001, the USAF had acquired 60 Predators, and said it had lost 20 of them in action. Few if any of the losses were from enemy action, the worst problem apparently being foul weather, particularly icy conditions. Some critics within the Pentagon saw the high loss rate as a sign of poor operational procedures. In response to the losses caused by cold weather flight conditions, a few of the later Predators obtained by the USAF were fitted with de-icing systems, along with an uprated turbocharged engine and improved avionics. This improved “Block 1” version was referred to as the “RQ-1B”, or the “MQ-1B” if it carried munitions; the corresponding air vehicle designation was “RQ-1L” or “MQ-1L”
The Predator system was initially designated the RQ-1 Predator. The “R” is the United States Department of Defense designation for reconnaissance and the “Q” refers to an unmanned aircraft system. The “1” describes it as being the first of a series of aircraft systems built for unmanned reconnaissance. Pre-production systems were designated as RQ-1A, while the RQ-1B (not to be confused with the RQ-1 Predator B, which became the MQ-9 Reaper) denotes the baseline production configuration. These are designations of the system as a unit. The actual aircraft themselves were designated RQ-1K for pre-production models, and RQ-1L for production models. In 2002, the USAF officially changed the designation to MQ-1 (“M” for multi-role) to reflect its growing use as an armed aircraft.
Command and sensor systems
During the campaign in the former Yugoslavia, a Predator’s pilot would sit with several payload specialists in a van near the runway of the drone’s operating base. Direct radio signals controlled the drone’s takeoff and initial ascent. Then communications shifted to military satellite networks linked to the pilot’s van. Pilots experienced a delay of several seconds between tugging their joysticks and the drone’s response. But by 2000 improvements in communications systems (perhaps by use of the USAF’s JSTARS system) made it possible, at least in theory, to fly the drone remotely from great distances. It was no longer necessary to use close-up radio signals during the Predator’s takeoff and ascent. The entire flight could be controlled by satellite from any command center with the right equipment. The CIA proposed to attempt over Afghanistan the first fully remote Predator flight operations, piloted from the agency’s headquarters at Langley.
The Predator air vehicle and sensors are controlled from the ground station via a C-band line-of-sight data link or a Ku-band satellite data link for beyond-line-of-sight operations. During flight operations the crew in the ground control station is a pilot and two sensor operators. The aircraft is equipped with the AN/AAS-52 Multi-spectral Targeting System, a color nose camera (generally used by the pilot for flight control), a variable aperture day-TV camera, and a variable aperture infrared camera (for low light/night). Previously, Predators were equipped with a synthetic aperture radar for looking through smoke, clouds or haze, but lack of use validated its removal to reduce weight and conserve fuel. The cameras produce full motion video and the synthetic aperture radar produced still frame radar images. There is sufficient bandwidth on the datalink for two video sources to be used at one time, but only one video source from the sensor ball can be used at any time due to design limitations. Either the daylight variable aperture or the infrared electro-optical sensor may be operated simultaneously with the synthetic aperture radar, if equipped.
All later Predators are equipped with a laser designator that allows the pilot to identify targets for other aircraft and even provide the laser-guidance for manned aircraft. This laser is also the designator for the AGM-114 Hellfire that are carried on the MQ-1. Continue reading | aerospace |
https://www.starspost.com/expedition-64-crew-members-return-from-international-space-station/ | 2022-12-06T18:38:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711111.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206161009-20221206191009-00050.warc.gz | 0.908926 | 621 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__98027758 | en | After 185 days aboard the International Space Station, two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut returned to Earth early Saturday morning.
NASA’s Kate Rubins and Roscosmos’ Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov landed in the steppes of Kazakhstan at 12:55 a.m. EDT after departing the station in the Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft at 9:34 p.m. EDT.
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In a blog post on Saturday, NASA reported that, pending medical checks, the crew would split up.
Rubins — the first person to sequence DNA in space — will return home to Houston, Texas and Ryzhikov and Kud-Sverchkov will fly back to their training base in Star City, Russia.
Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin said all three were feeling well after they were extracted from the capsule, according to The Associated Press.
The Expedition 64 trio had arrived at the station on Oct. 14, 2020, and served as flight engineers.
During their tenure, the group conducted hundreds of scientific experiments, oversaw the arrival and departure of multiple vehicles and conducted spacewalks.
While the journey was Ryzhikov’s and Rubins’ second spaceflight, it was Kud-Sverchkov’s first.
According to Space.com, they traveled a total of 78.4 million miles, completing 2,960 orbits of Earth.
NASA noted that the seven-person crew of Expedition 65 remains aboard the station, including Roscosmos’ Oleg Novitskiy and Pyotr Dubrov, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Michael Hopkins, Mark Vande Hei and new station commander Shannon Walker.
Vande Hei, Novitskiy and Dubrov arrived on April 9 and Hopkins, Glover, Walker and Noguchi came aboard in November on the SpaceX Crew Dragon “Resilience.”
The November flight marked the first space station docking under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Later this month, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 members — including NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, Japanese astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, and European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet — will join the Expedition 65 members on the station.
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Their launch on the SpaceX Crew Dragon “Endeavour” is slated for April 22.
Walker will then hand over command to Hoshide before she, Hopkins, Glover and Noguchi depart for Earth on April 29.
In November 2020, the station surpassed a 20-year milestone of continuous human presence. To date, 243 people from 19 countries have visited the orbiting laboratory. | aerospace |
https://researchblog.nust.edu.pk/team-falcon-cae-winner-of-design-build-and-fly-competition-propellair21-hosted-by-imeche/ | 2022-08-12T20:12:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00277.warc.gz | 0.977691 | 1,258 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__159174811 | en | NED University of Engineering and Technology, PropellAir’21 was hosted by IMechE NEDUET Student Chapter. In the event, the participants had to design, fabricate and ultimately fly an unmanned aircraft. The event comprised of workshops, oral exam and e-test of participants, and actual flight demonstrations of handmade aircraft. The final contest was held on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the football ground of the University of Karachi. Out of the thirteen participating teams, the winner of PropellAir’21 was Team Falcon from the College of Aeronautical Engineering, CAE, NUST, Risalpur. The design and fabrication task was carried out the Aerospace Vehicle Design Lab, College of Aeronautical Engineering, Risalpur. The fabrication was done using the different other labs (such as the Industrial Engineering Lab) within the premises of CAE. Apart from all the weight considerations and efforts to reduce the weight, no compromise was made upon the structural integrity of the UAV, causing it to be a little tail heavy.
UAV Structure Fabrication
Making a balsa and plywood fuselage was easiest but the weight control over epoxy was difficult but still it provided far better strength than foam. So traditional balsa and plywood fuselage used in RC models was considered. First of all, the construction of all fuselage parts started. All the pieces were first, according to respective dimensions were marked and cut. To reduce the weight holes were cut, where possible in the fuselage walls. Required slots and cut outs were made for the wing and horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The part was landing gear and firewall were to be mounted were reinforced with extra layers of plywood. All the main parts of fuselage were put together to form its basic shape. Balsa was doubled near the wing, landing gear and firewall area for adequate strength. Then the firewall was made out of 2mm balsa and plywood glued together so that it should have the required strength for the motor. Battery bay was made according to the size of the battery with doubled balsa sheet. It was made so as to restrict the battery in its specific place, not allowing it to move here and there. Of course, it was subjected to change according to CG. Servo plate made of ply and good enough to accommodate two servos for rudder and elevator was install inside the fuselage beneath the wing mount. Canopy of the fuselage which was also made of balsa and covered in monocot sheet was fixed in its respective place. Finally, the holes for the dowels, which were to hold the rubber bands for wing were made and the dowels were installed. The fuselage was finished by installing the access panel for the battery.
Epler 193 was selected for wing. 14 Eppler 193 airfoils were made from balsa wood. These air foils were then arranged to form wing with a 2 degrees’ dihedral angle. Front surface was laminated with minimum thickness balsa to provide strength. Ailerons were then installed at the locations as specified in the design. Complete wing was then laminated using monocot sheet of red and white color. Some extra weight saving effort was required in the case of tails as they are located at a considerable moment arm so any weight penalty can cause C.G balance problems. Balsa cut outs were made of the required length, both of the horizontal and vertical stabilizers. The elevator and rudder both were also of balsa. Stabilizers were laminated with monocot sheet. The same was done with both rudder and elevator. The payload mechanism was installed on the lower surface of the aircraft near the centre of gravity of the aircraft so that the stability of the aircraft is not affected much. A servo was installed which was connected to the radio transmitter switch used to drop the payload in the desired area.
Ground and Flight Testing of UAV
(a) Ground Testing
(i) Wing strength test. Point loads of up to 3 kg were applied to test the structural integrity of the wing. The wing was structurally rigid enough to bear the aerodynamic loads and the weight of the aircraft.
(ii) Drop test. The aircraft was dropped from a height of 1.5 ft. and it was an impact test for the landing gears. The UAV passed the test successfully.
(b) Flight Test
First flight test was carried out at Polo Field PAF Academy, Risalpur. It was a successful test with the aircraft performing all the basic maneuvers as per the competition RFPs. The circuits were successful. and the vertical loops were also successful.
The design and development of FALCON UAV was a very unique experience for the students where lot was learned. The future of Aerospace Industry does not belong to manned aircraft but flying robots of all sizes and ranges to fulfil the entire range of future missions. Propellair is a very positive initiative to encourage young students to focus on the design and development of UAVs. The way the UAVs are progressing, it is not far off that designers will be producing UAV not only to suffice their defense industry needs, but to meet all the requirements of Private Sector Organizations. These UAVs have the advantage of penetrating into dirty, dull and dangerous environments. Practical experiences learnt during the development of FALCON will be very useful for all such future endeavours.
(i) The Design and Construction of Flying Model Aircraft by D. A. Russell
(ii) R. Nelson, Flight Stability and Automatic Control.
(iii) Yechout, R. Thomas, Introduction to Flight Mechanics, (AIAA)
(iv) Nicolai, Leland M., Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design (AIAA)
(v) Sadraey, Mohammad H., Aircraft Design A Systems Engineering Approach (Wiley)
The author is Lecturer at Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Aeronautical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org. | aerospace |
https://h2air.co.ao/fatigue-risk-management-system-frms/ | 2023-03-22T07:12:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943750.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20230322051607-20230322081607-00622.warc.gz | 0.844555 | 85 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__121643514 | en | Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS)
Fatigue Risk Management (FRMS) is a course that is targeted towards Flight & Ground Crews who are exposed to working conditions that include flight & duty periods, extended shifts, interrupted sleep cycles & exposure to fatigue inducing conditions.
Target Group – All Aviation Personnel
Duration – 4 Hours
Module 1 – Strategies for Employees | aerospace |
http://framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.ro/2010/03/aerospace-program-for-junior-scouts-at.html | 2018-05-26T23:29:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867949.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526225551-20180527005551-00345.warc.gz | 0.91544 | 309 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__4000608 | en | Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is holding Aerospace Program for Junior Scouts at the Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum in Fitchburg on Saturday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register. Troops and individual Scouts may register. Troops should follow safety-wise rules. Individual Scouts should attend with an adult.
Workshop: During this day-long workshop you'll complete 5 activities for the Aerospace Badge while learning and connecting with this fantastic museum staff!
Make different kinds of paper airplanes and test fly them to discover their flight characteristics. Take a tour of the museum exhibits and after lunch (bring bagged lunches), the group will reconvene to decorate and assemble kites.
Scouts will also explore careers in aviation and what it would be like to live and work in space. After an adult-free planning period, Scouts will then present a skit on living and working in space. If there's time, Scouts will finish off with a treasure hunt. Then, weather permitting, Scouts will take our kites down to Riverside Park for a test flight.
All your creations will go home with you for more flying fun!
Event # 4761
Registration will end on April 1 or when 30 scouts and 20 adults have registered.
Registration fee is $7 per Scout.
To register: Contact Top Fun Aviation Museum at 978-297-4337 or email@example.com | aerospace |
http://kidfrank.blogspot.com/2012/01/three-years-ago-today-us-air-1549.html | 2018-07-23T05:40:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676594954.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180723051723-20180723071723-00153.warc.gz | 0.959724 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__96143675 | en | A true hero is Captain Sully Sullenberger who saved hundreds of lives on January 15, 2009. After taking off from New York's LaGuardia airport, the flight 1549 lost both engines by bird strike. Captain Sullenberger then became the first pilot to successfully ditch a commercial airliner in water.By successfully I mean no deaths. He then walked the plane and did not leave until all his passengers were off. That's a gentleman. In case you never heard of it or you just want to be reminded of a real miracle check out the videos below.
Closed Circuit Video of Sully Ditching In The Hudson River NY,NY
Actual Cockpit Voice Recording of Minutes Leading Up to Crash
Reconstruction of Flight 1549 | aerospace |
http://zenithsal.com/space/2011/08/07/experiment-sixth-day | 2022-12-02T03:46:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710890.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20221202014312-20221202044312-00709.warc.gz | 0.956981 | 775 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__88611424 | en | Experiment: Sixth Day
This post is migrated here from my 2011 blog
Today was, am… not work day, I didn’t even look at the timetable.. shame on me. I’ll write a post-mortem tomorrow detailing my next step.
I spent the day researching the american constellation space program that Obama terminated (I blame Microsoft) which involved going back to the moon by 2030 using our new technology. It’s embarrassing that human space equipment in operation now are mostly 50s and 60s technology, very outdated. Alas, it has been canceled even though it entered the final stages of development.
The idea is developing a new kind of carrier rocket (Ares), and a space ship (Orion). Both are multi-stage.
Ares is a 5 stage space vehicle, the first 4 stages are propellant booster stages, the 5th stage is something called mass simulator, which I’m guessing is used to simulate the actual payload, the space ship, at testing stage.
As for fuel, the first stage uses solid rocket fuel, which is derived from what space shuttles used, while the upper stage uses liquid hydrogen and oxygen.
Now this is kinda of a dumb rocket, its task is to lift the space ship to escape velocity into space, self-disassemble and fall into the ocean. The biggest difference in operation compared to the old Space Shuttle is that this one has a smart emergency system allowing aborting the mission in case of catastrophic failure in mid air and returning the carried spacecraft and astronauts safely to earth. This video is showing the latest test of Ares I-X, and the emergency system at work, the count down before launch is amazing!:
The more complex part of this project is the Orion spacecraft. This would perhaps be one of the most advanced spacecrafts built specifically for crew exploration. There are certainly more ambitious designs out there, like the good old Project Orion (different Orion) for example, which uses crazy mini-nuclear explosions for propulsion leaving a trail of deadly radioactive fallout if it operated near the magnetosphere of earth. But they are mostly on paper. While the new Orion was mostly ready for production when the plug was pulled on the constellation program. Its first test flight was supposed to be in 2013.
Orion is known as the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) which includes much better life support systems and more advanced computers compared to all other previous crafts.
You can find much more information about Orion if you are curious, take a look at this video from NASA about what it’s about.
To get an idea how the whole mission was supposed to be carried through, here is an animated demonstration.
Through this almost research, I stumbled upon Nazi UFOs conspiracy theory, you see the Nazis somehow managed to establish contact with aliens from a galaxy far far away, and during the contact they managed to get information about super-advanced technology that we don’t know shit about apparently, then they made a bunch of flying saucers with it! when they realized they can’t hold anymore and they are losing, they just took their flying saucers and flew to the dark side of the moon, where they now exist, developing advanced deadly technology and planning to one day take over the world. ROFLMAO.. wanna see how this would look like? a Finnish studio is working on a comedy movie about it, here is one of their trailers. enjoy!
Ok, it’s a completely crazy idea that makes my head buzz with internal Darth Vader theme music, but let me tell something to you.. It makes for a HELL-ova game idea!
HUMANITY? I AM DISAPPOINT, WHY U NO GO SPACE? :(
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https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/a-historic-aircraft-of-world-war-ii-b-29-doc-lands-at-monroe-regional-airport/ | 2022-05-20T06:29:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662531762.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520061824-20220520091824-00266.warc.gz | 0.94207 | 543 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__140921722 | en | MONROE, La (KTVE/KARD) —
The B-29 aircraft was the most capable bomber of world war ii. It could carry more payload and fly faster and at higher altitudes than the present-day types such as the Boeing B-17, consolidated B-24, or the Avro Lancaster.
Its performance implemented long-range systematic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan in August 1944 and 1945, helping end the war in the pacific.
During this time — the airforce was not in existence so the Superfortress was operated by the United States Army Air-Core – the base used during World War II.
The B-29 continued in frontline bomber service through the Korean war.
About Doc’s Friends and B-29 Doc:
- Doc’s Friends, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit board managing the operation of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress known as Doc.
- The aircraft is one of 1,644 manufactured in Witchita, Kansas during World War II. It is one of only two remaining B-29s that are still airworthy and flying today.
- The mission of Doc’s Friends is to Honor the men and women who sacrificed so much for the freedom of others, including those who designed, built, maintained, and flew the B-29 during and after World Word II.
- Connect people with the rich heritage of the B-29 and allow aviation enthusiasts to experience the thrill of a B-29 up close.
- Educate today’s and future generations on the contributions of the Greatest Generation during wartime.
To learn more about the B-29 Doc History Restored Tour in Monroe below you can head over to the organization’s website to discover more.
AvFlight Monroe will host the event at Monroe Regional Airport (5410 Operations Road), from Thursday, April 14 through Sunday, April 17.
Gates will open Thursday, April 14, and Friday, April 15 for static ground and flight deck tours from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Ground and flight deck tours will also be available Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., following morning ride flights.
Admission for the ground and cockpit tours will be $10 per person or $20 per family. Tickets will be available at the gate.
BOOK YOUR SEAT ON B-29 DOC TODAY!
For details about the B-29 Doc Flight Experience, visit www.b29doc.com/rides | aerospace |
https://cobbcountycourier.com/2020/10/restored-1964-beechcraft-installed-at-aviation-park/ | 2024-02-24T22:51:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474569.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224212113-20240225002113-00706.warc.gz | 0.959032 | 467 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__174510604 | en | The plane is a single-engine piston plane that seats up to three passengers in addition to the pilot.
According to an article in KingAir magazine, the Musketeer line of planes was an attempt to meet the demand for low-cost aircraft for the entry-level market that began to boom after WWII.
The restoration and refurbishment of the airplane was completed by the Town Center Community Alliance, a nonprofit affiliate of the Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID).
According to the press release announcing the completion of the project, the plane was donated by Kennesaw-based Hawthorne Aviation and restored by DLK Aviation Incorporated, an aircraft repair firm also based in Kennesaw.
Tracy Rathbone Styf, executive director of the Town Center CID, stated in the press release, “The plane installation has been a project more than two years in the making and is the first phase of our S.T.E.M. educational exhibit. Seeing the plane in the air makes us even more eager to complete the remaining exhibits at Aviation Park and further share the rich history of aviation throughout Cobb County.”
Jennifer Hogan, director of the Alliance, stated in the press release, “We are thrilled to see this project complete and are so grateful to the many partners that helped make it happen. Everything about this project from the tail number to the direction and orientation of the installed plane has been very intentional. Having this plane installed sets the stage for the remainder of the planned exhibits at the park.”
The press release explains the custom tail number of the plane as follows:
The custom tail number for the plane is “N20RYY” which is consistent with industry standards for naming similar planes. The prefix, “N”, stands for its country of origin which, in this case, is the United States of America. Typically followed by numbers, the number “20” was selected to commemorate the year of installation. Lastly, the final letters, “RYY”, reflect the three-letter airport code for Cobb County International Airport.
To learn more about the coming exhibits visit the Alliance’s website: https://www.towncentercid.com/alliance/alliance-programs/. | aerospace |
https://uplifting.network/houston-dairymaids-sends-nasa-astronauts-some-cheese-3934/ | 2021-04-22T22:29:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039563095.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422221531-20210423011531-00304.warc.gz | 0.974255 | 346 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__200516239 | en | When Houston Dairymaids got an email from NASA requesting some cheese, CEO Lindsey Schechter called it a complete joke. Little did she know that NASA was serious about the request. However, she realized that the aeronautics agency really wanted some cheese to be sent into space.
Astronaut Shannon Walker had made the request and Schechter thought about the best way to have the cheese delivered. The Houston Dairymaids’ owner said that she was very happy to learn that Shannon loves cheese a lot.
Schechter didn’t know that Shannon walker regularly bought cheese at Dairymaids before he went for his mission. Schechter sent an aged Belgian Gouda in 2020. NASA contacted her again in February informing her about how the crew loved her cheese and asked for more.
Unfortunately, the cheese was out of stock. So, Houston Dairymaids sent a younger cheese, Old Farmdal from the same maker in Belgium. The cheese is produced from Holstein and Brown Swiss cow’s milk. Cheese sent to space has to fit some particular parameters.
It had to be cheeses that didn’t have mold growths on the rind. This eliminated blue cheeses, bribes, and any natural-rinded cheeses that have mold on the outside. “They’re concerned about bringing mold in the space station.Schechter
Schechter maintained that Gouda was a perfect cheese type to send to space. She also mentioned that any cheese sent to space must not contain any rind components or treatments that could float off as a result of the gravity properties in space. | aerospace |
http://www.theexplorerblog.com/the-return-of-the-max-8.php | 2023-10-04T13:38:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511369.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004120203-20231004150203-00146.warc.gz | 0.961518 | 2,296 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__86430675 | en | Tests for the recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are starting around the world. How are the tests going, and is the aircraft on track to return anytime soon? This is a look into the failed planes progress in its attempt to comeback.
The MAX has been grounded in every country in the world since March 2019. The groundings came as a result of two crashes that killed a total of 346 people- everyone on both flights. The first crash was Lion Air Flight 610, when a flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta to Depati Amir Airport in Pangkal Pinang crashed around 13 minutes after take-off, killing all 189 people onboard.
The cause? An issue with the aircrafts Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS. This is a software that "moves the stabilizer in a wind-up turn," and automatically adjusts the horizontal stabilizer to push the nose down when the aircraft is operating in manual flight, with flaps up, at an elevated angle of attack, which "is the angle between a reference line on a body and the vector representing the relative motion between the body and the fluid through which it is moving," so the pilot will not inadvertently pull the airplane up too steeply, potentially causing a stall, which can occur when the aircraft is flying too slow. The steeper the pitch, the more speed a plane loses, and the higher the chance of a stall. Although a large majority say so, Boeing claims the MCAS is not an anti-stall system. In the MAX 8, the MCAS activated during normal flight when it was not needed, taking over and causing the aircraft's nose to pitch down and nose dive. The pilots would not be able to recover, and there is a debate of whether that's due to lack of training or the MCAS.
The second crash, the one that ultimately provoked the groundings, was on March 10, 2019, when an Ethiopian Airlines flight operating as ET302 crashed at 8:44 am, just 6 minutes after taking off from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on its way to Nairobi, Kenya. All 157 passengers and crew died. This incident occured less than six months after the first, and the cause was found to be the same as the first.
The aviation world and world governments responded to these events almost immediately. Less than a week after ET302, the 737 MAX 8 was grounded worldwide and prohibited from every country's airspace. Airlines began cancelling orders, and Boeing stopped production of the aircraft. Investigations were launched, and the future for Boeing seemed uncertain. The 777x, whose release has been pushed back to 2021 at the earliest, was also in production, and getting ready for its first flight. Talks of airlines switching to Airbus came about, and it seemed as if Airbus would overtake Boeing and become the world's leading aircraft manufacturer.
Boeing faced legal issues with the U.S. government as well as lawsuits. They also lost revenue due to less orders and production of the plane.
The 737 MAX 8 was predicted to return on September 4, but due to COVID and other issues and delays, that did not happen.
Now test flights are underway for the aircraft to be recertified and be deemed airworthy once again. Meetings are being held in London with civil aviation authorities and airline flight crews from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and the E.U. to discuss and review Boeing's proposed training plan for MAX flight crews.
On Friday, Europe's flight safety authority said that the first flight tests have been completed. The European Aviation Safety Agency conducted these dests in European Aviation Safety Agency in Vancouver due to COVID-19 restrictions. "As the next step in its evaluation of the aircraft for return to service, EASA is now analyzing the data and other information gathered during the flights," the agency said about the aircraft's return. The data will be given to the EASA's joint operations evaluation board, which is scheduled to start an assesment of the aircraft and test flights next week in London, so while there is no confirmation that the flights were a success, this is a good indicator that things went well.
The EASA has been working with the FAA and Boeing "to return the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to service as soon as possible, but only once we are convinced it is safe." The FAA began its own recertification flight testing in June. FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson said "that the 737 Max's entire flight control system- not just the software- has come under scrutiny. The overhaul had been complicated by the need to get the changes to work in conjunction with the plane's redundancies and with other interdependent systems" when asked why the recertification process was taking so long. Once all issues are solved, all 400 grounded aircraft must be properly confirmed good to go.
There is no question about it: the MAX will fly again. Whether or not it will be back anytime soon is unknown, but the answer to that should become clear in the coming days and weeks. But once the aircraft is recertified and airworthy again, there are a few more issues. "Returning the MAX safely to service is our number one priority, and we are confident that will happen," said Boeing.
Some airlines have cancelled orders or ordered different aircraft. Some switched to Airbus. And some may not feel comfortable purchasing or using the aircraft. In fact, over 300 orders have been cancelled. With issues around the MAX 8, 777X, and Dreamliner, some airlines may begin to shy away from Boeing and start using more Airbus aircraft. There may also be less, or no, need for the aircraft because there is less travel demand, as well as the fact that airlines may have already replaced it with either another Boeing type aircraft or the Airbus equivalent, the a320 family. There is, however, confidence that the plane will stick around and still have a major presence, as it was a best seller before it was grounded.
Another issue the aircraft will face is the customer. Many travelers are wary of the aircraft, skeptical after hearing all the negative things about it and its maker on the news. People may switch flights when they find out they will be on the MAX, or just not fly at all. While this may eventually die down when the plane regains a good reputation, airlines cannot wait that long. They're already losing money, paying for storage and maintenance of the aircraft, as well as everything COVID has thrown their way. While there are some flyers who feel safe on the MAX and trust Boeing and the aviation angencies from around the world, many know what they do from the media, and understanbly will be hesitant to board.
A third issue is that Boeing has other problems, problems that may cause hesitation. The release of the 777X was, as mentioned earlier, pushed back at least a year due to engine and other mechanical issues. A bigger problem has come more recently: in August, Boeing ordered that eight recently produced 787-10s be immediately taken out of service due to two "distinct manufacturing issues." The 78X is produced at Boeing's facitility in Charleston, South Carolina, and the FAA says that U.S. regulators are invesigating lapses in quality control.
"The two issues appear to be 'nonconforming' rear fuselage sections, as well as how the company produces shims for the 787 at Charleston." Shims are thin pieces of material that used to fill in small gaps or spaces. Reports indicate that the issues only pertain to aircraft built in Charleston in 2019, but Boeing is assessing the entire 787 fleet. They have notified and asked all the carriers with the faulty aircraft to ground them. A full investigation is being launched, and you can read more the situation here.
It has been more than a year since the 737 MAX 8 was grounded, and although there were many trials and errors to get it back in the air, great progress has been made and it appears the return is finally near. While testing may take a while, and the process of getting all the planes ready and flying will be slow, there is great hope that this is the home stretch and the MAX 8 will be in the air and flying at full capacity once again.
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The language for all aviators and air traffic control officers (ATCOs) who wish to operate internationally is English. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has produced a creditable and expansive manual, which details future English-language communication requirements for aircraft operators. Those requirements come into effect on 5 March 2008.
The ICAO document, which details the English-language proficiency requirements is, to all intents and purposes, a Statement of Requirement. Training providers Worldwide, and the aviation industry as a whole, therefore need to adapt to meet the demand and the challenge faced by all concerned. The requirement is to raise standards in aviation communications globally, commonly referred to as Aviation English. However, there needs to be greater understanding that the term ‘Aviation English’ covers a considerably wider field of knowledge and expertise than many currently appreciate. The following is designed to provide some indication as to the degrees of enormity and complexity that the industry faces in contributing to, and in meeting the task of imposing safe English-language communication skills among aircraft operators World-wide.
Pilots and ATCOs are at the front line of aircraft operations. The extent of the training that these personnel have to endure to achieve full operational status is enormous. Training can extend to periods of up to 2 years in the case of pilots and tends to comprise one long, uninterrupted process. In the case of ATCOs, however, because of the different specialisations involved in that function and their varying degrees of complexity, training tends to be conducted in phases, as controllers’ progress through their individual career paths and gain experience in the different specialisations open to them. In both cases, training is ongoing, not only because of the degree of knowledge required, due to ever-changing working locations, but also because of the continual updating of the equipment in use, ongoing revisions to the rules and regulations, and also frequent changes in the air traffic operating environment.
Following a rigorous selection process, whereby only very small percentages of individuals actually have the aptitude to be successful pilots or ATCOs, there begins a learning process that is extensive in respect of the degree of fundamental knowledge required by aircraft operators in a wide range of fields. In addition to the many practical skills required to perform their respective roles, pilots and ATCOs require extensive knowledge of the following: meteorology; physics; geography; navigation; maps and charts; theory of flight; mechanics; aircraft construction; airframes and engines; electrics, electronics and avionics; instrumentation; hydraulics; rules of the air; aviation rules and regulations, both in the air and on the ground; and air traffic control regulations. Aircraft operators are also required to have a precise and unambiguous knowledge and understanding of the following: a vast range of aviation-related definitions, some straight-forward, others quite complex; a wide range of very precise and unambiguous phraseology, to cover all routine and non-routine situations; a plethora of aviation-specific abbreviations; and a vast array of aviation-related vocabulary, which most native speakers of English seldom use in everyday life. In addition, all aircraft operators require an appreciation of medicine, biology, and human performance limitations. Furthermore, all concerned with aircraft operations are required to undergo daily briefings, both oral and written, and have to read and fully understand numerous daily and periodical publications: for example, Flight Information Publications, which provide essential information and warnings related to flight safety, and Notices to Airmen, which provide information concerning daily changes within the aviation environment. Comprehending these documents would prove a significant challenge to any aircraft operator who is not a native speaker of English. In addition to speaking and listening skills in English, therefore, reading comprehension is a skill that should also be given emphasis in any Aviation English training syllabus.
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When assessing the operational and international requirement within the aviation community for precise and accurate communications in English, both in the air and on the ground, there are several factors to be considered: the vast array of different communications and means of communication in use; the skills necessary to communicate effectively, by which ever means; and the difficulties faced by non-native speakers of English, who require to perfect those communication skills, with all their inherent complexities, in a second language. Those concerned face an extremely difficult and daunting task. | aerospace |
http://chasingthe70s2.blogspot.com/2009/04/flying-lessons-needed.html | 2018-04-24T12:45:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946688.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180424115900-20180424135900-00336.warc.gz | 0.989481 | 566 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__26776528 | en | Tonight after we enjoyed a pizza dinner with some great people I tried flying my plane. There wasn't hardly any wind, so I thought I could fly it in the wide area of road beside the laundry room, after all it isn't like I could hurt anything if I crashed it.
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Next it was a crash landing in the road that hung a propeller and jerked it off. The propeller was lying close to the plane and was a simple task replacing it. Now I am flying again and everything is going well. as Leland would say, I was getting some flight time. How that big tree got out in front of the plane is beyond me, but it did and the plane came crashing down through the tree limbs, but with me at the controls, and Greg as the co-pilot I thrust the throttle forward as it was falling. To our amazement the plane took off flying between the limbs before it hit the ground.
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The Shanghai Y-10 (Y - Yunshuji - transport) was a four engined commercial passenger jet aircraft developed in the 1970s by the Shanghai Aircraft Research Institute.
Due to non-availability of the intended WS-8 turbo-fan engines the prototype aircraft used Pratt & Whitney JT3D-7 turbofan engines, acquired as spare engines for CAAC's small fleet of Boeing 707 aircraft. The cabin could be configured to seat 178 in high-density, 149 in economy, or 124 in mixed-class and the large flight deck.
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http://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/topic?p=89351 | 2013-12-13T20:47:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164992771/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134952-00027-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.971183 | 311 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__89552172 | en | porterjet wrote:If drag with flaps at low speeds is such a big deal why don't you see 747's starting the takeoff with 0 flaps, then extending them starting at some speed that would give them TO flaps by the time they reach Vr?
Because 747's are not intended to be operating out of short strips
Because 747's have a very large amount of excess thrust
Because 747 crews have too many other things to manage during a takeoff roll
Because 747's don't have propeller blast over the flaps to create extra drag
(there is a gap between the flaps for the engine exhaust and bypass air so it doesn't blow the flaps off the wing)
Unfortunately I'm not an aero engineer, but if there are any trained aero's here perhaps they could calculate the reduction in takeoff distance a 747 would enjoy if it were mechanically possible
to wait until rotation speed and deploy the flaps instantly (like you can do on a Pacer). I'll bet it's several hundred feet.
With all due (and sincere) respect to the professional jet pilots on this group, I think the more relevant question is... why do so many old grizzly bush pilots feel that this technique shortens their takeoff distance?
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Rafale-M, manufactured by French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has come up as the frontrunner to win a huge contract from the Indian Navy for around 27 fighters, leaving behind F/A-18 Super Hornet produced by US firm Boeing.
Sources in the defence and security domain have suggested that the Indian Navy has already submitted a detailed report to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with regards to the performance of the Rafale-M ( which in marine version of the fighter aircraft already in use with the Indian Air Force) & Super Hornets.
French manufacturer Dassault Aviation and American firm Boeing had carried out operational demonstrations of the Rafale-M and Super Hornets respectively, showcasing the Ski-jumps which stands as crucial take-off capability, from the shore-based test facility based at INS Hansa in Goa, for the demonstration of their ability to operate from Indian aircraft carriers.
Sources have revealed that the report from the Naval Headquarters to the MoD states the “positives” only, and that Rafale-M has successfully met all criterias.
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By Airman 1st Class Joseph Geldermann, 131st Bomb Wing Public Affairs
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https://www.noaa.gov/media-advisory/space-weather-forum-in-washington-dc-july-25 | 2018-10-22T06:34:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583514708.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20181022050544-20181022072044-00209.warc.gz | 0.859738 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__22672571 | en | Space Weather Forum in Washington, D.C. July 25
Space weather forecasters, scientists, researchers and others from around the world will gather at the Space Weather Enterprise Forum next week in Washington, D.C. to discuss ways to advance space weather research and forecast capabilities. Panel discussions will cover a range of topics, including space weather observing programs, critical infrastructure protection, improved products and services, and applications to serve a broad and growing user community. Policy experts will also provide a status update on the National Space Weather Strategy.
Wed., July 25, 12:00 noon to 4 p.m. EDT,
James Madison Memorial Building
Montpelier Room, 6th floor
101 Independence Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20540
U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, Colorado
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, Alabama
William Lapenta, Ph.D., director, NOAA’s National Center’s for Environmental Prediction
Space is limited; reporters must register with firstname.lastname@example.org to attend.
The Space Weather Enterprise Forum is sponsored by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology and the National Space Weather Partnership. | aerospace |
https://gamestorm.org/schedule/show_event.html?event_id=10246 | 2022-08-17T00:39:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572833.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817001643-20220817031643-00124.warc.gz | 0.710695 | 239 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__86425467 | en | |Return to Main Menu||Return to GameStorm Home Page||Log In|
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Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition is an engine-building game in which players control interplanetary corporations with the goal of making Mars habitable (and profitable).
A new, stand-alone game inspired by Terraforming Mars featuring faster gameplay and over 200 beautifully illustrated cards! | aerospace |
https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/articles/news/how-old-can-pilots-be.html | 2019-05-24T19:16:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257731.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20190524184553-20190524210553-00518.warc.gz | 0.952192 | 531 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__65372157 | en | How Old Can Pilots Be?
The ability to make a living flying an airplane is a gift that many pilots hold onto. Unfortunately, they can’t hold onto it forever. In most cases, the limit is your 65th birthday.
All careers must end, but not all careers are subject to the regulations that pilots must contend with. At age 60, pilots are subject to stricter regulations. Most of these age-related rules are predetermined by the International Civilian Aviation Organization, or ICAO for short.
The ICAO is the U.N. agency responsible for determining and regulating aerial safety at an international level. Additionally, each individual country is free to implement their own aviation laws domestically, including any age restrictions.
But for now, let’s take an in-depth look at ICAO’s age regulations and list a few locations that have extended their cutoff age.
The Official ICAO Rules on Pilot Age
Back in 2006, the ICAO introduced a new rule which increased the age limit by five years for commercial pilots flying two-pilot aircrafts. This made it possible for pilots to fly even longer, if certain stipulations, such as flying aptitude, are met.
Here are the official rules:
18.104.22.168 A Contracting State, having issued pilot licences, shall not permit the holders thereof to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations if the licence holders have attained their 60th birthday or, in the case of operations with more than one pilot where the other pilot is younger than 60 years of age, their 65th birthday.
22.214.171.124 Recommendation.— A Contracting State, having issued pilot licences, should not permit the holders thereof to act as co-pilot of an aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations if the licence holders have attained their 65th birthday.
To review: after age 59 pilots are not permitted to act as pilot-in-command on international flights. Unless, of course, something bad happens to all other pilots on board. Also, if your co-pilot is younger than 60, then you can act as pilot-in-command as long as you are under 65.
Beyond Age 65
As mentioned above, there are countries that do not implement ICAO regulations. However, they are a bit hard to track down. For example, Japan increased their pilot age restriction in 2015 to year 67.
The following countries have no age restrictions on pilots:
- Costa Rica
- New Zealand | aerospace |
https://www.giscafe.com/nbc/articles/1/1855786/UAV-SOLUTIONS-INC.-Delivers-sUAS-Pneumatic-Launch-System-PLS-Special-Operations-Forces | 2021-09-25T16:04:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057687.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925142524-20210925172524-00117.warc.gz | 0.916122 | 341 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__54575717 | en | The PLS utilizes a simple pneumatic charging solution that gives granular adjustment for vehicle weight or changes in density altitude proving much more efficient than legacy bungee or spring systems. Fully adjustable bipod and support arms make possible operation from uneven surfaces and for a variety of vehicle configurations. The main components are manufactured of composite material keeping the system weight low for a single operator as well as facilitating seaborne use. The entire system can be unpacked and ready for operation in under five (5) minutes with a cycle time between launches of less than one minute.
"UAV Solutions has consistently supported Special Operations Forces and National Laboratories with rapid turnaround times and with high-quality products," stated Billie Ann Davidson, President of UAV Solutions. "The PLS was developed utilizing over a decade and a half of launcher design experience and has created the most capable and cost-effective system available for sUAS.
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|Company Name: UAV Solutions Inc. | aerospace |
https://www.americanchronicles.news/more-than-a-thousand-flights-are-delayed-or-canceled-in-the-united-states-after-a-computer-failure/ | 2023-03-28T05:36:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948765.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328042424-20230328072424-00531.warc.gz | 0.958964 | 279 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__141939330 | en | More than a thousand flights are delayed or canceled at multiple points of USA after a computer outage Federal Aviation Administration.
Just before 7 a.m. Eastern time, there were nearly 1,200 delayed flights into, from, or from the United States, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
Most of the delays were concentrated on the East Coast.
The agency said it was working to restore its Air Mission Notification System.
“We are performing final validation checks and reloading the system now,” the FAA said. “Operations throughout the National Airspace System are affected.”
The agency said that some functions are starting to come back online, but that “National Airspace System operations remain limited.”
United Airlines He said he had temporarily delayed all domestic flights and would issue an update once he heard more from the FAA.
The FAA is working to restore what is known as Air Mission Notification System.
NOTAMs used to be available through a telephone hotline, but this was phased out with the Internet. Alerts range from mundane information about airport construction to urgent flight restrictions or downed equipment.
Service interruption may cause generalized disorders. All aircraft must pass through the system, including commercial and military flights.
The agency stated that it would provide frequent updates as it progresses. | aerospace |
https://d70iam.org/news/afl-cio/take-action-support-delta-flight-attendants-fighting-for-a-union/ | 2024-04-20T20:08:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00710.warc.gz | 0.916466 | 214 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__186650741 | en | Take Action: Support Delta Flight Attendants Fighting for a Union!
Thousands of flight attendants at Delta Air Lines are organizing for fair wages and better benefits. Management is spending millions of dollars trying to stop them. Will you support the flight attendants as they fight for a union?
In recent years, Delta had nearly double the profits of any other airline in the industry. All thanks to the people behind those profits—Delta flight attendants.
Delta flight attendants are organizing with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) for a real voice on the job, for work rules management can’t just change on whim, and for industry-leading compensation and work rules that match flight attendants’ contribution to the industry’s leading, most profitable airline.
So in 2019, flight attendants at Delta launched their organizing drive and have been fighting for a union ever since. Even in the face of management’s union-busting.
Fri, 09/30/2022 – 13:04 | aerospace |
https://pemdastechnologies.com/portfolio_item/short-range-forecasting/ | 2022-05-19T05:48:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662525507.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519042059-20220519072059-00266.warc.gz | 0.914381 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__305889083 | en | PEMDAS has delivered one of the world’s most reliable and accurate weather forecasting systems.
Unlike other systems, whose weather information is often hours old, PEMDAS’ unique approach fuses timely and relevant environmental information and then uses advanced algorithms to rapidly process that data to yield improved, real-time assessments of the weather in specific areas of interest, from entire countries to particular neighborhoods.
We tailor our products to deliver a consistent, integrated set of weather products in formats for specific customer applications.
Our dynamic aviation support services identify optimal routes to minimize weather related risk. The depiction shows the location of limiting weather conditions along a planned flight path (red circles) while simultaneously identifying an alternate flight path within user-defined constraints. In this case, the optimal route must stay within 200 nm of original flight path and reach the location within +/-6 hrs of originally planned time.
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Consistent, integrated set of weather products
Significantly improved short, medium, and long-range predictions | aerospace |
http://www.collegefinancialaidguide.com/scholarship/eaa-aviation-foundation-3-51-2511.html | 2015-11-25T02:21:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398444139.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205404-00300-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.906908 | 228 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__125669585 | en | Scholarship Name :
EAA Aviation Foundation (EAA Air Academy-Women Airforce Service Pilots [W.A.S.P.] Internship)
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1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Participants may receive ground and flight instruction.
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Approximately $750 + travel subsidy
Eligibility Criteria :
Open to applicant (must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the internship) wishing to research and prepare presentations for EAA Air Academy participants on the roles women have played in aviation. Must be able to deal effectively, tactfully and pleasantly with volunteers, staff, program participants and Museum visitors. Strong verbal and written skills and the ability to work independently. Must also be a current member of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) or recommended by a current EAA member to apply for these internships. Learn more about joining EAA (www.eaa.org) or call 800/843-3612. Individual and student memberships are available.
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https://friendsofthesupersabre.org/category/static-display/ | 2024-04-25T06:41:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00595.warc.gz | 0.84838 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__43042199 | en | We now have a complete list of F-100 static and museum displays around the world. This list is displayed on a Google Map so you can see the exact location of each Hun. A pop-window provides information about the aircraft including links to the National Museum of the USAF, additional pictures, history and museum web site. Check out the maps under the “Displays” menu item to see all 146 surviving Huns.
Thanks to Bob Dunham’s original plans and Ken Ramsay’s embellishment, anyone with a little sheet metal skill can build a replica of the -21 afterburner eyelids.
Palm Springs Air Museum dedicates F-100D 55-2888 on November 7, 2015.
Palm Springs Air Museum dedication of F-100D 55-2888. | aerospace |
http://apk4free.mobi/apps/airplane-parking-mania-free-download-for-android | 2020-12-02T12:11:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141708017.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202113815-20201202143815-00684.warc.gz | 0.913214 | 704 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__11396226 | en | Airplane parking mania for Android
Airplane parking mania game for android description: Just start your plane and let it run on the runway for some time.
When the controls are activated then follow the path and park it in the parking space in parking mode.
This is the exclusive 3d airplane parking game for the airplane game simulator lovers.
Now drive your plane like a pro pilot.
The controls of airplane are different then the car or bus controls.
So you have to drive the plane with very care or otherwise you can crash the plane.
Park the good spot for parking and drive safely towards that.
Park like a pro pilot your airport taxi.
Feel like a real pilot when he drives the plane into the parking spot in the realistic airport environment.
You will fly your plane in flying mode.
First you have to know the controls of takeoff and landing the plane.
Be careful while landing on airstrip and don t get crashed.
You will feel that plane is flying like supersonic speed.
It will give you adventure and thrill ride feelings.
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https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/583292/us-marines-airmen-republic-of-korea-troops-train-for-contamination/ | 2024-04-25T01:50:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296820065.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425000826-20240425030826-00627.warc.gz | 0.960853 | 747 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__200149020 | en | OSAN AIR BASE, OSAN, Republic of Korea --
U.S. Marines and airmen along with Republic of Korea airmen came together for a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March 16.
MWHS-1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN learned different tactics, techniques and procedures from one another during the week-long bilateral training event.
“The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing CBRN Platoon is designed to provide a consequence management team in support of consequence management missions abroad,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brian R. Barksdale, a CBRN officer from Casper, Wyoming with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “To train for our mission, Marines go through a series of consequence management like training.”
“This week is focused on joint training with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, and additionally with the ROK CBRN Air Force in an effort to increase interoperability between the United States Marine Corps, the Air Force and the CBRN community as a whole.”
Thursday’s training concentrated mainly on response scenarios. Airmen led response scenario stations in the morning and Marines followed later in the afternoon. Groups of Marines and airmen rotated around to the different stations working together and learning from one another.
“The Marine Corps is more of an expeditionary force and they’re more of a station-side force,” said Cpl. Donald L. Harmon, a CBRN defense specialist with the Marine wing squadron from Cleveland, Ohio. “We can learn how they would work on an airstrip and they can learn how we work in an expeditionary setting.”
ROK Air Force CBRN also came out to participate in the joint training exercise to brief and demonstrate some of their decontamination operations to U.S. forces.
Lieutenant Sung Yong Song, a ROK Air Force CBRN specialist, said they have the same mission as U.S. forces, and it’s important to learn some of the differences between the two countries.
“We have learned that we don’t have a whole lot of differences between us with the way we do our jobs,” said Staff Sgt. Eva M. Gaus, an emergency manager with 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, 51st Mission Support Group, 51st Fighter Wing, Seventh Air Force, from Milton, Florida.
While there are many similarities, there are also differences in their methods.
“We have a standard war fighting publication that sets the baseline for all of us, but the individual standard operation procedures between the Air Force and the Marine Corps is slightly different, so it’s trying to overlap the two and come up with one team, one fight,” said Barksdale.
Response scenarios were only one of the six training days the Marines and airmen participated in. They trained in tactics, techniques and procedures exchange and equipment employment.
Training concluded with a response fitness test on Friday. The test is used to provide the incident commander knowledge regarding the amount of air consumption a responder uses in a high stress environment.
"I would definitely say that we met the mission’s intent of identifying some of the different procedures between our CBRN Air Force counterparts and us, so we can better come together,” said Barksdale. “This mission isn’t solely a Marine Corps mission. It’s a joint mission that we need to work with our Air Force counterparts.” | aerospace |
http://scientificactivist.blogspot.com/2006/05/nasas-priorities-differ-from.html | 2017-03-29T13:14:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190295.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00301-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.947407 | 715 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__202040266 | en | NASA's Priorities Differ From Scientists'
NASA does not have the resources necessary to maintain a vigorous science program, complete the International Space Station, and return humans to the moon, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies' National Research Council.
"There is a mismatch between what NASA has been assigned to do and the resources with which it has been provided," said Lennard A. Fisk, chair of the committee that wrote the report and Thomas M. Donahue Collegiate Professor of Space Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. "We are particularly concerned that the shortfall in funding for science has fallen disproportionately on small missions and on funding for basic research and technology. These actions run the risk of disrupting the pipeline of human capital and technology that is essential for the future success of the space program."
The committee reviewed NASA's plan for research programs for the next five years in space science, which includes astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, and astrobiology; earth science; and microgravity life and physical sciences. The committee found that the program proposed for space and earth sciences is neither robust nor sustainable, and that it is not properly balanced to support a healthy mix of small, moderate-sized, and large missions.
The report recommends that NASA restore small missions, research and analysis programs, and technology investment in the future missions. The agency also should preserve the ground-based and flight research required to support long-duration human space flight. For space and earth sciences, the committee concluded that the short-term resource allocation problem is modest, probably slightly more than 1 percent of the total NASA budget. To revive the microgravity life and physical sciences, the short-term allocation of resources needed is also modest -- less than 1 percent of the total NASA budget.
The cost of restoring some of these basic science programs is minuscule in the grand scheme of things. Still, these findings come only just over a week after NASA Administrator Michael Griffin testified to the US Senate that NASA funding for basic science would be cut to fund manned missions. These cuts are regrettable, and not surprisingly, they are strongly opposed by the scientific community.
A recent Planetary Science Institute survey of over 1,000 planetary scientists found that, within this community at least, smaller programs were a much greater priority than occasional major missions. Missions were divided into four categories, with the smallest and most common (research and analysis) being the first or second funding priority of 88% of respondents. As missions increased in size and became less frequent, this support decreased to 70%, then to 31%, and finally to only 11% for large flagship missions taking place about once per decade. Planetary Science Institute director Mark Sykes explains what’s at stake in the study's press release:
"The greatest danger facing American solar system exploration today is the current effort by NASA to transfer its funding to other enterprises having budget crises," Sykes said.
As a part of this, NASA has specifically targeted the survey's highest priority research programs for sharp reductions in its initial FY06 Operating Plan and FY07 budget proposal. Congressional approval is pending for both.
"Congress should direct NASA to reverse these transfers," Sykes said. "Let's not break what works."
Still, the study also found that up to 73% of respondents would be willing to spread out smaller missions to allow for large flagship missions in some cases, further backing up the idea that a truly effective space policy should involve a strategic mix of different mission types. | aerospace |
https://astrobites.org/2023/06/26/martian-dust-shining-in-the-night-sky/ | 2023-10-02T21:36:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511021.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002200740-20231002230740-00793.warc.gz | 0.952991 | 1,488 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__129961018 | en | I am a first-year PhD candidate at York University in Toronto, Ontario. My primary research focus is on the transport and storage of volatile molecules like water on the Moon. I am also a member of the Environmental Science team on the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover mission, where I study the properties of clouds that the rover observes over its landing site in Gale Crater.
Title: Distribution of Interplanetary Dust Detected by the Juno Spacecraft and Its Contribution to the Zodical Light
Authors: John L. Jørgensen, Mathias Benn, Jack E. P. Connerney, et al.
First Author’s Institution: National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark,
Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
Status: Published in JGR Planets [open access]
The night sky is not completely dark. Anyone who has lived near a city is well-acquainted with this fact thanks to the ever-growing problem for astronomers that is light pollution. However, even in the most optimal of observing conditions, (including if you’re not located on Earth’s surface), the sky still isn’t perfectly dark! Our Solar System is full of interplanetary dust, which can scatter sunlight back towards you if you’re facing away from the Sun. This phenomenon manifests itself in the sky as the Zodiacal Light, a band of diffuse light centred on the ecliptic (the path that the Sun appears to take across the sky over the course of a year).
The origin and spatial distribution of the dust responsible for the Zodiacal Light is not well understood due to the small sizes of the dust particles and the fact that there simply are not many of them per unit volume of interplanetary space. Active comets and collisions between asteroids have both been proposed as mechanisms by which this dust is produced, but there simply isn’t enough data to definitively prove or disprove either of these theories. The authors of this paper present an analysis of data collected by the Juno spacecraft on its voyage through interplanetary space on its way to Jupiter that suggest an alternate source of dust: Mars.
A Serendipitous Discovery
cameras that are used to determine the spacecraft’s orientation by finding the relative locations of known star patterns. During the nearly five-year voyage to Jupiter, these cameras also observed a number of unusual bright streaks that appeared to originate extremely close to the spacecraft. The streaks were eventually identified as tiny pieces of the spacecraft body – mainly the 60 square metres of solar panels – that were being torn off by impacts with dust particles travelling at velocities between 5 and 15 kilometres per second. By measuring the frequency of these impact events, it is possible to determine the relative density of dust particles along the spacecraft’s flightpath.
As is often the case with missions to the outer Solar System, Juno wasn’t launched into an orbit that would take it directly to Jupiter. As shown in Figure 1, Juno’s trajectory can be broken into two sections. Initially, Juno was placed into an orbit in the plane of the ecliptic that would take it out beyond the orbit of Mars. It then travelled back towards the Sun and performed an Earth gravity assist that tilted its orbit by 4.5◦ and set it up to encounter Jupiter. This orbital configuration meant that Juno was able to sample the interplanetary dust at both a range of horizontal distances away from the Sun and a range of vertical distances away from the plane of the ecliptic.
In Figure 2, the rate of impact events is plotted against radial distance from the Sun. There are several interesting patterns that can be seen here. First, the dust seems to be largely confined to the region between Earth’s orbit and the edge of the Main Asteroid Belt, as the impact rates dropped dramatically as soon as Juno left the Asteroid Belt (see the bottom panel of Figure 2). Second, the dust is more abundant in the plane of the ecliptic than out of it, with impact rates decreasing by approximately one-half following Earth flyby (compare the “in ecliptic” rates in the top panel of Figure 2 with the “out of ecliptic” rates in the moddle panel). Finally, the dust abundance appears to be strongly influenced by Jupiter’s gravity, as can be seen by the sharp drops in impact rate that were observed near the 5:1 and 4:1 orbital resonance points (seen in the top panel of Figure 2). At the orbital resonance points, regular, repeated interactions with Jupiter’s gravitational field will eventually eject the dust from orbit.
Consequences for the Nature of Interplanetary Dust
Based on these results, the authors developed a model for the structure of the interplanetary dust population, which can be seen in Figure 3. It consists of a primary population, centered on Mars and extending between Earth’s orbit and the 4:1 Jupiter resonance point, and a secondary population composed of dust scattered out of the ecliptic plane by gravitational effects. The authors then determined what the Zodiacal Light would look like if it was produced by their modeled population and found that it closely follows actual observations.
The authors believe that the primary dust population being centered on Mars is more than a coincidence – they conclude that the dust has actually been lifted off the Martian surface and into interplanetary space. This hypothesis is supported by the fact that the 4:1 Jupiter resonance acts like a wall that prevents dust from migrating into or out of the Inner Solar System. Any dust that tries to cross the resonance line will be gravitationally ejected, implying that the source of all the interplanetary dust must lie on the same side of the 4:1 resonance as the dust itself. Because the modeled dust population and the Main Asteroid Belt are on opposite sides of the 4:1 resonance, the dust was probably not created by asteroidal interactions. The only object on the correct side of the resonance that could plausibly produce this much dust is Mars, so it is adopted as the most likely source.
This theory is not perfect, which the authors do acknowledge. They cannot explain how Martian dust would achieve the 5 kilometers per second velocity required to escape the Martian gravity well. Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos could be an alternate source as they have much lower escape velocities (< 12 m/s), but any dust ejected from the small satellites would be trapped in Mars orbit. It is also not clear if the two moons would be able to supply enough mass to prevent the dust population from depleting over time.
Finally, the authors point out that the effect of these dust impacts should be carefully considered when designing future solar-powered interplanetary missions. The solar panels used by Juno and other similar missions were largely protected from serious damage by the robust nature of the materials to which the solar panels were mounted. Future missions that plan to use lighter (and thus cheaper) flexible solar panels may be more vulnerable to high-velocity impacts when traveling through the dust population proposed in this paper.
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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|47th Operations Group|
Emblem of the 47th Operations Group
|Active||1941-1949; 1951-1955; 1991-present|
|Branch||United States Air Force|
|Part of||47th Flying Training Wing|
|Garrison/HQ||Laughlin Air Force Base|
The 47th Operations Group (47 OG) is the flying component of the 47th Flying Training Wing, assigned to the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command. The group is stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
The 47th Operations Group contains five flying squadrons, one support squadron, and a maintenance flight. The Operations Group is responsible for training US Air Force and allied nation pilots under the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Program (SUPT).
The group provides management, control, and standardization/evaluation of all aspects of flying training operations, aircraft maintenance, and airfield management at Laughlin AFB, Texas.
Squadrons of the 47th Operations Group (Tail Code: XL) are:
Constituted as 47th Bombardment Group (Light) on 20 November 1940, and activated on 15 January 1941. Operational squadrons of the group were:
Initially based at McChord Field, Washington, the group's mission was to perform anti-submarine patrols along the Pacific coast with the Douglas B-18 Bolo its primary aircraft. This was a short-lived mission, however, as after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, the group began training for duty overseas when it was assigned Douglas A-20Cs which were taken over by the USAAF from Lend-Lease contracts.
Training at several bases in the midwest and southeast, it was first believed that the 47th would be sent to the South Pacific. However shortly after Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942, the 47th became the first USAAF A-20 group to participate in large-scale combat in the North African Campaign, being assigned to Twelfth Air Force.
Flying to a former Vichy French Air Force base at Mediouni, French Morocco. the aircrews used ferry tanks on their A-20s to cross the North Atlantic. The group began operations by flying low-level missions against the enemy in North Africa flying its first combat mission from Youks-les-Bains, Algeria on 13 December 1942.
47th Group A-20s provided valuable tactical support to US and British ground forces, especially during and after the allied defeat at the Battle of the Kasserine Pass. Though undermanned and undersupplied, the group flew eleven missions on 22 February to attack the advancing Nazi armored columns and thus to help stop the enemy's offensive-an action which helped save the day, and eventually the Germans were forced back into a small perimeter in Tunisia. For these actions, the group was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation.
The 47th remained active in combat during March and April 1943 while training for medium level bombardment. In 1943 the group was upgraded to the A-20G, which increased their forward firepower during low-level strafing missions. Moving to Malta, the group participated in the reduction of Pantelleria and Lampedusa (Operation Corkscrew) in June 1943 and the invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) in July. The group also bombed German evacuation beaches near Messina in August.
The group supported the British Eighth Army during the invasion of Italy in September. Moving to Italy as part of the Italian Campaign, the group assisted the Allied advance toward Rome, September 1943 - June 1944 at the battles of the Bernhardt Line, Monte Cassino, and Operation Shingle. The 47th began flying numerous night intruder missions after June 1944, and supported the invasion of Southern France from bases in Corsica and also in France during August-September 1944.
Returning to Italy, the group attacked German communications in northern Italy, 1 September - 4 April 1945. Received a second DUC for performance from to 21-24 April 1945 when, in bad weather and over rugged terrain, the group maintained operations for 60 consecutive hours, destroying enemy transportation in the Po Valley to prevent the organized withdrawal of German forces.
After January 1945, the 47th received some new Douglas A-26Cs which flew alongside its A-20s during the last four months of the war for specialized night attacks. The group flew support and interdictory operations attacking such targets as tanks, convoys, bivouac areas, troop concentrations, supply dumps, roads, pontoon bridges, rail lines, and airfields. The A-26 was regarded as being the USAAF's best twin-engined bomber, and plans were being made for the conversion of the 47th to the type.
The 47th Bombardment Group returned to the United States in July 1945 and was reassigned to Seymour Johnson Field, North Carolina. Its mission was to prepare for redeployment to the Pacific Theater for night pathfinder operations against Japan. Its black-painted A-26Cs were equipped with radar however the surrender by Japan in August 1945, cancelled all redeployment plans.
With the closing of Seymour Johnson in August 1945, the group was reassigned to Lake Charles Army Air Field, Louisiana and was equipped with the Douglas A-26 Invader. The A-26 was selected as the standard light bomber and night reconnaissance aircraft of the postwar USAAF, primarily as the main offensive light bomber of the Tactical Air Command which was created in 1946 out of the remnants of the wartime 9th and 12th Air Forces. At Lake Charles, the unit trained in night tactical operations, conducted firepower demonstrations, and participated in tactical exercises.
The group was moved Biggs Field, Texas in October 1946 when Lake Charles became a Strategic Air Command (SAC) base. At Biggs, the Group was reduced from four to three tactical squadrons when the 97th Bombardment Squadron was inactivated. In August 1947, as the Air Force reorganized under the wing base organization, which placed tactical and support organizations on a base under a single wing commander, the group was reassigned to the 47th Bombardment Wing.
On 1 February 1948, Biggs was also turned over to SAC, forcing a relocation of the group to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana in November. In the fall of 1948 North American B-45 Tornado bombers began to be delivered to the group, which became the first in the Air Force to fly the aircraft. The 47th was inactivated at Barksdale 2 October 1949 as a result of budgetary reductions. However the 84th and 85th Squadrons continued with the B-45's and moved to Langley AFB, Virginia where they were attached to the 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing.
On 12 March 1951, the 47th Bombardment Group was reactivated at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, with tactical squadrons the 84th and 85th. The group was the only Jet-Medium Bomber Group in the Air Force. After becoming proficient in the handling and use of nuclear weapons, moved to RAF Sculthorpe, United Kingdom where it began operations there on 1 June 1952.
For nearly three years, the 47th Bombardment Group provided an in-place Atomic Air Strike Force to back up NATO Ground Forces in Europe. Operational missions of the group were training for tactical bombardment training operations, including participation in exercises and firepower demonstrations in support of NATO.
Owing to the small size of Sculthorpe, the group operated two B-45A jet bomber squadrons (84th and 85th) from Sculthorpe. In March 1954, a third B-45A jet bomber squadron (86th) was assigned to the wing, but operated from RAF Alconbury in order to accommodate the additional aircraft.
A few months after moving to England that year, the group ceased operations and remained a paper organization until inactivation again in 1955 as a result of the Air Force tri-deputate reorganization.
The group was reactivated on 9 December 1991 as the 47th Operations Group and assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing as part of the "Objective Wing" concept adapted by the Air Force. The 47th OG was bestowed the lineage, honors and history of the 47th Bombardment Group and its predecessor units.
The 47OG was assigned the flying components of the wing, and since its reactivation has USAF and Allied pilots using various types of trainer aircraft. | aerospace |
https://www.marsecreview.com/2011/07/high-tech/ | 2023-09-24T13:49:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506646.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924123403-20230924153403-00675.warc.gz | 0.946022 | 105 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__66013617 | en | The Republic of Seychelles has turned to an L-3 Communications imaging system for help in its fight against pirates.
The MX-15 sensor has been employed to keep watch on surrounding waters in the Indian Ocean.
The system features a thermal imager, daylight spotter and zoom TV.
It also comes equipped with a wide-angle laser illuminator, which can help identify subjects at long range and in total darkness. The MX-15 will be deployed onboard a Twin Otter aircraft | aerospace |
https://eminetra.co.nz/watch-live-nasa-rover-is-about-to-land-on-mars/181931/ | 2021-05-14T20:03:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991207.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20210514183414-20210514213414-00551.warc.gz | 0.943105 | 704 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__121543636 | en | NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance is the end of a seven-month journey from Earth on its way to an attempt to pierce the bottom of an ancient lake where scientists want to find signs of life for fossilized microbes. I’m in a hurry to stretch.
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Patience is the most advanced space biology laboratory that has ever flown to another world, called the Jezero Crater on the edge of the delta of the wreckage carved into the red planet billions of years ago. Headed for a self-guided touchdown in a vast rocky basin.
Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory near Los Angeles want to confirm the landing and perhaps receive the first image from Rover as soon as they arrive.
These transmissions are relayed to Earth from one of several satellites already in orbit around Mars.
The reason for creating the Jezero Crater terrain (deeply etched by the long disappearing stream of liquid water) is particularly attractive as a landing site because it is attractive to scientists.
“There are many things scientists want to see, but many things I don’t want to land,” Al Chen, head of the JPL descent and landing team, told reporters Wednesday.
He added that patience is not guaranteed to be a single piece to the destination.
Multistage spacecraft must perform a complex series of self-guided operations completely and quickly to delay descent, avoid countless surface hazards, and gently stand upright on all six wheels.
The seemingly distant sequences include dangerous parachute deployments at supersonic speeds and rocket-propelled “sky cranes.” It disengages from the approach capsule, flies to a safe landing site, lowers the rover with a tether, then plunges and crashes. Safe distance.
The entire process is set up to unfold at exciting intervals that NASA engineers jokingly call “7 minutes of horror.”
NASA scientists describe patience as the most ambitious of nearly 20 US missions to Mars dating back to the 1965 Mariner flyby.
The latest mobile robot probes are larger and packed with more equipment than the four Mars rover in front of them, making the fourth planet from the Sun once warm, moist, and perhaps life-friendly. It is based on the previous discovery.
The main purpose of Perseverance’s two-year $ 2.7 billion effort is to look for signs of microorganisms that may have propagated on Mars about 3 billion years ago, when life appeared on Earth.
Scientists want to find biosignatures embedded in samples of ancient sediments designed by Perseverance to extract from Martian rocks and return to Earth. This is the first specimen that humans have collected from another planet.
Two future missions are planned to collect samples and return them to NASA in the next decade.
The Perseverance payload also includes demonstration projects that could help pave the way for the final human exploration of Mars, such as a device that converts carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Mars to pure oxygen. ..
Another experimental prototype onboard Perseverance is a small helicopter designed to test the aircraft’s first powered controlled flight on another planet.
The United States is not the only country fascinated by Mars. Just last week, separate spacecraft launched by the United Arab Emirates and China reached the orbit of Mars.
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Thirty years ago, Sally Ride shattered a glass ceiling high above the Earth as she became the first American woman to fly into space.
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http://militarywatchmagazine.com/ | 2018-05-24T20:58:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794866870.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524205512-20180524225512-00119.warc.gz | 0.957812 | 6,038 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__145409715 | en | Russia Unveils its First Ever Combat UAV; What to Expect from the Korsar Attack Drone
Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Aircraft and Anti-Aircraft
24 May 2018
A number of global powers have long made use of attack drones for military operations, which came to symbolise the Obama administration's foreign policy from 2009 and have since proliferated widely as a cost effective and relatively risk free means of launching airstrikes. Today combat drones are primarily produced by the United States, Israel, China and Iran, and have been used in conflicts from West Africa to the Middle East and Central Asia and deployed extensive across the Pacific. Russia's armed forces have been conspicuous in their absence from the list of operators of combat UAVS, and the Russian military has yet to incorporate such platforms into its combat doctrine or find uses for such aircraft. Use of drones has been restricted to the army's unmanned combat vehicles and more recently the navy's nuclear armed submarines. This appears about to change however, as the Russian military is to unveil its first ever combat drone, the Korsar (Corsair), on its May 9th Victory Day parade where new pieces of hardware have often made their first appearances. The drone is not only set to serve in the Russian military, but could well also become a valuable export platform to contend with U.S., Chinese and Israeli products for export.
The Korsar was designed as a 200kg combat UAV with a six and a half meter wingspan, and its airframe makes extensive use of composite materials to reduce its weight and increase its durability. The platform will be able to operate in a strike role, deploying both guided and unguided munitions, as well as highly altitude reconnaissance similar to the U.S. RQ-170. It will make use of existing air to ground munitions deployed by Russia's existing strike platforms, which have been modified to be deployed by the Korsar. The drone is also designed to perform an electronic warfare role, and will have a combat radius of 200km - a relatively short range. While it appears to be somewhat lacking in its combat capabilities compared to costly long range heavy platforms such as the U.S. Reaper and Chinese Sharp Sword, as a low cost and short range light combat drone it may well prove highly effective.
A second variant of the Korsar has been designed with the same fuselage but make use of rotary rather than find wings. This 'helicopter drone' will likely lack the speed and altitude of the fixed wing variant, but will be able to operate without airfields including from the decks of warships. This platform will be ideal from deployment near frontline, as a fast and relatively low cost strike platform capable of carrying advanced munitions. Reports have indicated that the Korsar will be a near disposable weapons system, and with an extremely low production cost could well be deployed to highly contested war zones to perform strikes where the Russian military would not want to risk more advanced and costly combat platforms such as manned aircraft. While the Korsar is the first Russian made drone capable of carrying unguided bombs and fulfilling a strike role, whether Russia is capable of or will seek to produce higher end combat drones remains to be seen. Indeed, the Korsar may well be a stepping stone for Russian military industries as they seek to develop more sophisticated aerial warfare platforms - though whether it will be able to catch up to and contend with highly sophisticated American and Chinese producers remains to be seen.
Why Israel Most Likely Hasn’t Deployed F-35 Jets for Combat
Middle East , Aircraft and Anti-Aircraft
24 May 2018
The Israeli Air Force is currently estimated to have acquired approximately a dozen Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth generation light fighters, an next generation equivalent to its long serving F-16 Falcon single engine platform with an important role in the country’s military modernisation efforts under its Gideon Doctrine. With Israel perceiving a growing threat on its borders and tensions between Tel Aviv and its adversaries continuing to escalate, sources from the Israeli Air Force have reported that the F-35 has been deployed for its first combat missions to support ongoing airstrikes against Syrian and Iranian targets near the country’s borders. Israeli Air Force Commander Major General Amikam Norkin said at the AF Senior Air Force Conference in late May 2018 regarding the deployment: “We are flying the F-35 all over the Middle East. It had become part of our operational capabilities.” He further stressed that Israel had deployed the new fighter over enemy territory offensively, stating: “We are the first to attack using the F-35 in the Middle East and have already attacked twice on different fronts.”
While the targets allegedly struck by the Israeli F-35 were not specified, General Norkin’s claims would if true make Israel the first country in the world to deploy the fighter in combat. The general further stated that Israel was “managing a campaign against Iranian forces, especially on Israel’s northern (Syrian) border,” indicating the theatre where the new fighters were most likely deployed.
While the Israeli Air Force may well field a small contingent of combat ready F-35 fighters, claims that they have been deployed to enemy territory remain highly questionable. The F-35 is one of just two Western fifth generation fighters, alongside the F-22 Raptor twin engine heavy fighter, which the Western bloc is set to rely on in the coming decades to retain a technological advantage over future adversaries. With the F-22’s production having been terminated prematurely, the F-35 remains the only Western fifth generation fighter currently in production, and the importance of its technologies to the Western Bloc’s security interests therefore cannot be overstated. The F-35 program is so critical in fact that over $1.6 trillion are expected to be invested in it over its lifetime - making it by far the most expensive weapons program in world history. Any action which could potentially compromise the F-35, or lead Western military rivals such as Russia or Iran to gain significant intelligence regarding its capabilities, would therefore be strongly opposed by the United States which supplied the fighters to Israel.
To understand why deploying the F-35 to hostile territory, and over Syrian or Lebanese airspace at Israel’s northern border in particular, could undermine its capabilities, one need only look to the consequences of the F-22 Raptor’s deployment to Syrian airspace by the United States Air Force. American Raptors based in the United Arab Emirates have flown a number of sorties into Syrian airspace, both as a show of force in response to the Russian military presence in the country and to strike targets of Islamist insurgent groups. Prominent figures in the U.S. Air Force leadership have noted that deploying the F-22 for combat operations to the country, where Russia has deployed extensive surveillance equipment including some of its most advanced air defence radar systems capable, has seriously undermined the platform’s viability by providing Moscow with valuable intelligence on the aircraft. U.S. Air Force Lt. General VeraLinn Jamieson stated to this effect: "The skies over Iraq and specifically Syria have really just been a treasure trove for them to see how we operate. Our adversaries are watching us, they're learning from us... Russia has gained invaluable insights and information with operating in a contested airspace alongside of us in Syria." The secrecy of the elite fifth generation fighter’s manoeuvres, radar evading systems and weapons deployment were lost - a major blow to the effectiveness of the air superiority fighter. Russia was able to test the limits of the Raptor’s stealth, learn how the platform was designed to operate and better develop countermeasures against the F-22. It could potentially even use this information to incorporate successful aspects of the design onto its own next generation fighter.
Considering the magnitude of the loss which resulted from deploying the F-22 for combat operations to Syria, and the ‘treasure trove of information’ provided to America’s adversaries, deployment of the F-35 for combat operations to the very same warzone just months later remains highly unlikely. Radar systems from Russian S-300V and S-400 air defence systems are able to cover all of Israeli and Lebanese airspace and the vast majority of Syria itself. Flying the F-35 on combat missions over this area would inevitably provide Russia with valuable information regarding the fighter’s capabilities. Iranian air defence systems are also reportedly active in the region, and the chance to test anti stealth measures against the F-35 could well prove a major asset for Tehran - arguably outweighing the losses incurred from Israeli airstrikes.
The only way Israel could deny its adversaries information on the fighter’s radar evading systems would be to operate the F-35 without its stealth capabilities, deploying the fighter with Luneburg Lenses and possibly even externally mounted weapons systems and fuel tanks to compromise its stealth profile and thus prevent hostile radars from testing its stealth systems. Doing so however presents its own significant risks, which the Israeli Air Force is unlikely to take, as without stealth the F-35 is by a significant margin the least survivable of all modern fighter aircraft. The platform is slow, unmaneouvehable and restricted to flying at low altitudes making it by far the most vulnerable in the Israeli Air Force - and putting it in serious danger when operating against Syrian air defences in a highly contested combat zone. With Syrian surface to air missile systems having already downed a number of Israeli aircraft, the F-35 would fare poorly in such a combat zone with its stealth systems compromised. Other fighters such as the F-15I strike fighter, with its high speed, altitude and payload and lack of sensitive stealth systems, would be far better suited for such combat missions.
Ultimately it appears highly unlikely that the Israeli Air Force could have deployed the F-35 for combat operations, and had it done so it would have provided an invaluable opportunity for Russia and its allies to study the stealth fighter’s capabilities and risked seriously undermining the entire $1.6 trillion fighter program. The United States for its part has held its F-35 fighters back from combat missions, and while the country’s small F-22 fleet may well be expected to see a sixth generation replacement within the next two decades thousands of F-35 fighters are expected to be deployed and remain in service until 2050 - possibly longer. The risks from deploying a combat ready F-35 to a theatre such as Syria with a heavy Russian military presence therefore, for limited strike missions against relatively poorly defended Iranian assets, remains hardly worth the risk - and a choice the Israeli Air Force would have been unlikely to make.
Russia to Upgrade its Admiral Kuznetsov Carrier with State of the Art Air Defence and Cruise Missile Systems
Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Naval
23 May 2018
Russia is to upgrade its sole aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov warship, which it inherited from the Soviet Navy in 1991 following the USSR's dissolution. While the warship is based on a near identical design to China’s Liaoling and Type 001 carriers, the Russian warship has long left much to be desired in its capabilities compared to its Chinese counterparts - with the Russian Navy far more restricted in its access to funding for modernisation. China's People's Liberation Army's far greater emphasis on enhancing naval capabilities, where for geographical reasons Russia has focused more on the ground and air, remains another major factor in the current state of the Kuznetsov. The Chinese carriers as a result today deploy far more modern cruise missiles, air defences and combat aircraft, with China’s J-15 Flying Tiger carrier based far surpassing the capabilities of Russia’s older Su-33. Indeed, the Russian Su-33 heavy carrier based fighter is set to be retired entirely, leaving the Admiral Kuznetsov to rely in cheaper and less capable light fighters were Chinese carriers deploy elite and more sophisticated air superiority aircraft. China’s carrier has meanwhile continued to deploy new systems including fixed wing radar early warning aircraft, the KJ-600, and carrier based electronic warfare aircraft, the J-15D. Russia’s carrier is today much in need of an upgrade, and refurbishment could well help to close the gap between the Admiral Kuznetsov and its Chinese counterparts.
Refurbishment of Russia’s carrier will be completed in 2021, and changes are set to be extensive and all encompassing. Russian Navy Deputy Commander in Chief Viktor Bursuk stated regarding the extent of the planned work: "Its air defences will be improved and new shipborne Pantsir systems will be installed on it. Besides, its power-generating equipment will be replaced by new boilers, a number of new pumps and new flight control systems: landing, surveillance, control systems and so on.” Alongside the Pantsir, the Russian warship is also set to integrate new 3M-54 Kalibr cruise missiles to significantly strengthen its long range strike capabilities - fitting in with a long history of Russian and Soviet naval doctrine. While Western aircraft carriers such as the U.S. Nimitz Class and French Charles De Gaulle have been scantly armed, relying on large carrier strike groups to engage enemy warships at sea, Russian carriers have always been designed to operate more independantly and if needed engage enemy warships, and carry a complement of advanced anti ship weapons to facilitate this.
In service since 2012, only Russia’s newest or most recently refurbished warships have deployed Kalibr cruise missiles and Pantsir air defence systems - platforms set to seriously enhance the performance of the Soviet build warship. Anti ship variants of the Kalibr are capable of travelling at speeds of Mach 2.9, allowing them to disable most warships with a single strike with the sheer force of their kinetic energy. The missiles were designed as sea skimmers with a flight altitude of just 4.6 meters, making them extremely difficult to detect, much less intercept, by enemy warships. They carry a 200kg warhead, and are set to be deployed in large numbers by the Kuznetsov. While Russia’s surface vessels, the Kuznetsov included, are in many ways less capable than the U.S. and Chinese counterparts, falling behind since the Soviet Union’s collapse as Russia focused more on its submarine building capabilities, the deployment of more sophisticated and powerful cruise missiles does much to mitigate this disadvantage.
While the Soviet Union’s large warships, including carriers and destroyers, were built and largely serviced in Ukraine, Russia today is seeking to enhance its capabilities in the field of shipbuilding. The Kuznetsov’s servicing is set to take place in the 35th Ship Repairing Yard in Murmansk city. With the future of Russia’s plans to build a supercarrier based on the SHTORM design uncertain, the Russian Navy has sought to extend the Admiral Kuznetsov’s life to ensure its carrier aviation is not entirely lost - a base which would be extremely difficult to rebuild if all carriers were retired. Refurbishment is set to provide a considerable life extension for the warship, and is set to address some of the warships biggest problems. This includes installation of a new propulsion system to replace the troubled one currently in service, with all eight turbo pressurised boilers currently in use to be removed.
The Future of the South Korean Navy; Does Seoul Seek Global Power Projection Capabilities?
Asia-Pacific , Naval
23 May 2018
South Korea today retains one of the largest armed forces in the world, and its fast growing domestic military industries have in recent years developed some of the world’s most capable weapons systems from the KAI T-50 Trainer/ Light Combat Aircraft to the Sejong the Great Class destroyers and K2 Black Panther battle tanks. In the mid 2000s the Republic of Korea Navy commissioned Dokdo Class helicopter carrier/ amphibious assault ships, the first of their kind in the country’s history, which would become some of the most sophisticated assault vessels in the world. Designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries, the Dokodo Class each displace 18,800 tons, deploy 720 marines and can carry up to 10 helicopters for combat and search and rescue operations. Some reports have indicated that the ships can in fact operate up to 15 helicopters without compromising efficiency.
Despite being a similar size and having similar, if not slightly superior, capabilities to the French Mistral Class, the South Korean Dokdo Class have been produced at approximately half the cost of the European warships - a testament to the cost effectiveness of Korean shipbuilding - particularly relative to those of Western Europe. The first Dokdo Class warship, ROKS Dokdo, was commissioned in 2007, while the second, ROKS Marado, was launched in May 2018. The warships can sail at almost 41km per hour, and are heavily armed with a 20mm Phalanx close in weapons system and a 30mm Goalkeeper gun. The relatively short range of the warship's defences means it will rely on accompanying destroyers for air defence. The Dokdo Class currently deploy UH-1 and UH-60 helicopters, though they are set to accommodate navalised variants of the indigenous Surion and potentially even dedicated attack helicopters in future.
The commissioning of the Dokdo Class warships has been hailed as potentially the first step towards developing a blue water navy, and South Korea's naval might is restricted primarily by its lack of naval ambitions rather than technological or financial constraints. With the military’s primary task being combatting North Korea in the case of war on the peninsula, Seoul has perceived little need for a blue water Navy capable of deploying aircraft and projecting force far from its shores. There have however been some signs that this may change in future, particularly in the early 2000s when development of the carrier warships begun. In a speech delivered in March 2001, then President Kim Dae Jung expressed his goal to make South Korea a world power with a Navy which "will defend the national interests in the five oceans and perform a role in defending world peace." He noted that by the year 2020, the navy would deploy two or three rapid response fleets each comprised of one Dokdo Class serving as flagship alongside two Sejong the Great Class, four Chungmugong Yi Sun Sin Class, one Gwanggaeto the Great Class destroyers - accompanied by lighter Incheon Class frigates and two to three Type 214 submarines.
President Kim Dae Jung’s aspirations appear not to have been taken forward by his successors, with the Dokdo Class carrier program temporary halted after the first warship’s completion and the third warship cancelled entirely. A report by Korean news agency Yonhap in December 2017 however noted that the Korean military was considering modifying the Dokdo Class to operate F-35B short takeoff vertical landing (STOVL) stealth fighters. Unlike other warships operating the F-35B, the Dokdo lacks the size to operate them efficiently, and unlike the Japanese Izumo Class it was not built to accommodate the fighters. While converting the Dokdo Class into fixed wing aircraft carriers is highly unlikely, the warships could well be the first of many carrier warships produced by South Korea and provide Seoul with an excellent stepping stone from which to pursue development of larger and more capable carrier warships should it for any reason seek to pursue blue water power projection capabilities and the accompanying global power status. Indeed, given that the warship class has been named after a disputed island chain also claimed by Japan, itself a fast growing carrier power, the Dokdo Class could well be seen as an attempt by South Korea to retain parity at sea with its larger neighbour - in which case the commissioning of more carriers remains a distinct possibility given the fast growth of the Japanese fleet.
Considering the size of the South Korean economy, ground forces and military budget, development of blue water capabilities and lager carrier warships remains highly feasible should it be seen as a desirable course of action. Such warships could potentially operate catapults and conventional takeoff fixed wing aircraft such as the F-35C or carrier based variants of the indigenous KAI KF-X stealth fighter, though other than prestige South Korea’s uses for such warships at present remain unclear. It is also highly possible that the Dokdo Class will be the beginning and the end of the Korean carrier program, at least for the coming years, and that Seoul will continue to focus its military’s efforts on preparing for an inter-Korean conflict with the fast modernising North Korean military rather than pursuing global power projection capabilites.
President Putin Orders Preparation of Russia’s New S-500 Missile System for Mass Production
Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Missile and Space
22 May 2018
Following on from a long line of long range surface to air missile platforms, from the S-25 commissioned under Joseph Stalin to the S-400 Triumf which entered service in 2006, Russia’s Air Defence Force is set to induct the most capable system yet - the S-500 Prometheus. With air defence platforms today serving as perhaps the most iconic symbols of Russian military power and technological sophistication in the defence sector, weapons systems unrivalled elsewhere and sought out by several traditional Western clients as well as Russia’s own military partners, the S-500’s entry into active service is set to be a landmark event. While the S-500 has seen a number of delays in its development, a result of the extremely complexity of the system and the highly ambitious performance requirements, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for the Prometheus to enter mass production in the near future.
President Putin stated regarding Russia’s need for the S-500 in a meeting on May 15th: "One of the key tasks is to improve anti precision warfare means. It is necessary to develop and build up technological groundwork in the area of air defence, to continue modernisation of Pantsir (medium range) systems, to finish the development and preparations for mass production of the S-500 newest systems capable of hitting targets at super high altitudes, including near the earth space.” Reports indicate that early stage production of the Prometheus has already begun at a number of Russian facilities. The S-500 is set to serve primarily as an anti ballistic missile platform, replacing the A-135 which entered service in 1995. The system will also be capable of targeting aircraft and low flying satellites at extreme ranges. With a planned engagement range of 600km, the weapons system will exceed the formidable 400km range of the S-400, which itself surpasses all rival platforms by a significant margin. The U.S. THAAD system, a platform with a comparable role to the S-500, is restricted to a range of under 200km.
The S-500 is of particular strategic importance to Russia given the recent redoubling of efforts by the Western bloc to develop hypersonic cruise and intercontinental ballistic missiles for nuclear delivery. Russia’s induction of a number of hypersonic weapons systems, including the Mach 20 Avangard ICBM and the Kinzhal ‘Carrier Killer’ air launched platform among several others, spurred Western militaries to redouble their efforts to develop hypersonic weapons platforms to close the gap between their strike capabilities and those fielded by Moscow’s forces. While systems such as the S-400, S-300V and A-135 are all currently sufficient to deal with missile threats posed by platforms such as the U.S. Minuteman III ICBM, should the Western bloc begin to induct hypersonic missiles Russia would require a greater degree of protection. The S-500 will thus prove an invaluable asset, and is set to be the world’s first air defence platform capable of intercepting hypersonic missile attacks. While projectiles travelling at extreme speeds such as the Avangard will be well beyond the S-500’s capabilities to target, the air defence system is designed to be able to intercept hypersonic platforms travelling at little over Mach 5. Whether the S-500 will see the same amount of foreign interest as its predecessors, and whether it will be modified into a specialised anti aircraft variant for export, remains to be seen.
Israel Seeks to Double Overstretched F-15I Strike Fleet; Proposes $4 Billion Boeing Contract for 25 Additional Fighters
Middle East , Aircraft and Anti-Aircraft
22 May 2018
Amid growing tensions with regional adversaries, the Israeli Air Force has launched increasingly frequent strikes on Syrian territory in recent months on a scale unprecedented since the early 1980s. While the Israeli Air Force’s most prized assets were once the F-15A and F-15C heavy air superiority fighters, which guaranteed an advantage over the air forces of neighbouring states such as Egypt and Syria which relied on the lighter and less capable F-16 and MiG-23 respectively, as the nature of Israel’s adversaries has changed so too have the requirements of its air force. With the possible exception of Sudan, none of Israel’s existing or former adversaries have taken steps to acquire a modern air superiority fleet to challenge the F-15, and the supremacy of Israeli fighters in the sky remains effectively unchallenged. Russia’s unwillingness to provide Syria with MiG-31 interceptors in the early 2000s, an advanced platform capable of challenging the F-15, guaranteed Israeli supremacy in the skies would continue.
Israel’s most prized fighter today, at a time when the main threat to its security comes not from enemy air fleets but rather from the ground forces and missile emplacements of Iran and a number of its allies, is not the F-15 air superiority fighter, but rather the F-15I - a dedicated strike platform developed based on the F-15’s airframe but with an entirely different role. The F-15I was developed based on the U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, and incorporates a number of indigenous systems including Israeli electronic warfare suites which make it one of the most capable strike fighters in the world. The fighter was commissioned shortly after the end of the 1991 Gulf War, and allows Israel to launch sorties at both very low and very high altitudes deep into enemy territory across the Middle East. It was the F-15I which would have been relied on to carry out strikes against Iranian targets should Israel have sought to take preventative military action against the country's nuclear facilities, with the F-16 lacking the range, payload and survivability to launch such a strike.
While highly prized, the F-15I’s cost has restricted Israel’s ability to obtain the fighter in large numbers. Only 25 of the elite strike fighters are currently in service, while the Air Force fields 58 air superiority variants of the F-15 - a poor reflection of Israel’s defence needs today. The strike fleet is increasingly overstretched, and Israel has been forced to withdraw its fighters from joint exercises in the United States to conserve them for strike missions domestically. As a result the Israeli Defence Force has sought to acquire a further 25 F-15I strike fighters under a $4 billion contract with Boeing, which would also provide for upgrades to Israel’s existing F-15I fighters. Since the original F-15I was commissioned in the 1990s a number of enhancements to the design have been applied to later models, with the most capable variant today most likely being the South Korean F-15K Slam Eagle - which uses 40% Korean made components. While the upgraded F-15I’s ability to contend with the F-15K remains highly questionable, it will be considerably more capable than the fighters currently operated by Israel.
The Israeli Air Force has prioritised acquiring more F-15I strike fighters over purchases of the F-35 light stealth fighter, with the latter severely lacking in its range, payload, operational altitude and speed relative to the strike platform and thus far less suited to the country’s immediate defence needs. While the F-35’s cost rivals that of the F-15I, it is poorly suited to air superiority and heavy strike roles and is to serve as a replacement for the F-16 light multirole fighter. With several leading figures in the Israeli military expressing serious doubts regarding the F-35’s capabilities, despite Washington’s eagerness to market its new fighter abroad, Israel’s immediate security needs demand more F-15I fighters and soon. The F-35’s usefulness in the current combat climate remains negligible by comparison, and the slow, high maintenance and low flying light fighter will be unable to deliver strikes against the growing Iranian aligned forces massing on Israel’s borders with anything near the same level of effectiveness as the tried and tested F-15I.
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- China’s Elite J-20 Stealth Fighters Conduct Maritime Combat Training; Aircraft’s Readiness No Longer in Doubt as it Enters Service in Growing Numbers | aerospace |
https://pressimus.com/Interpreter_Mag/press/3484 | 2017-02-23T04:53:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171078.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00281-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.974526 | 587 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__188195718 | en | CNN reports that according to the Russian government a Ukrainian jet was tailing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 before it was shot down.
On Monday, Russian officials floated the possibility that a Ukrainian fighter jet might have downed the plane.
Russian monitoring showed a Ukrainian Su-25 fighter jet flying along the same route and within 3 kilometers to 5 kilometers (1.9 miles to 3.1 miles) of Flight 17, Lt. Gen. Andrei Kartapolov of the Russian Army General Staff said at a news conference, Russian state media reported.
"We would like to know why the Ukrainian plane was flying along a civilian route on the same flight path as the Malaysian Boeing," Kartapolov said, according to the reports.
Pro-Russian rebels have also denied responsibility for the shootdown.
In an interview with Cuomo broadcast Monday on CNN's "New Day," the self-declared rebel Prime Minister in Donetsk, Alexander Borodai, said he believed Ukrainian forces either shot the plane down with a surface-to-air missile or, as the Russian general suggested, one of its own fighter jets.
There are a few problems with this theory. First, flight MH17 was shot down five days ago. For five days the evidence has been growing that the separatists, armed with the Buk surface-to-air missile, shot down this aircraft. So why wasn't this claim reported by the Russian government five days ago?
A second problem -- according to the manufacturer of the Su-25, Sukhoi, the maximum altitude of the Su-25 carrying no external ordnance and stores is only 7 kilometers (7000 meters, 23,000 feet). MH17 was flying at 10,000 meters, about 33,000 feet. By this logic, even if the Su-25 was flying directly under MH17 it would be at least 3 kilometers away. How does that fit with the claims that the Russian government is making?
Update - It's been pointed out that the Su-25 can briefly fly higher than 7km because while its service ceiling is 7km it can surge to higher than this, perhaps even 10km. However, all these altitudes are calculated based on an aircraft carrying no missiles or bombs. All of this raises new questions -- if it was Ukraine's design to shoot down a civilian aircraft, why wouldn't they use another aircraft, like the Su-27, which is a far better tool for the job.
Ultimately there is yet another question. If Russia believed on Thursday that Ukraine's airforce was just shooting down civilian aircraft, why didn't they raise the alarm sooner?
We consulted several aviation experts to answer some of these questions, but none of them wanted to go on record for the same two reasons: 1) they believed the claim was ridiculous and 2) they decided that it would bring too much heat from the trolls to go on record. | aerospace |
https://www.lifestyleaviation.com/events | 2022-12-06T01:17:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711064.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205232822-20221206022822-00134.warc.gz | 0.874137 | 726 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__158467071 | en | Diamondo Earthrounding Event
April 3, 2022 | Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Raleigh, NC
Meet the DA50 that flew around the world...and the two pilots who made the incredible journey. Join us for this static display and Meet 'n Greet at our home airport!
Sun 'N Fun Airspace Expo
April 5-10, 2022 | Lakeland Linder International Airport | Lakeland, FL
We'll be showcasing the DA62, DA50 RG, DA42-VI and DA40 NG at the 2nd largest airshow in the world! Join us for 5 days of fun in the sun and experience modern aviation for yourself.
Out of the Blue Jet Show
April 20, 2022 | Bowman Field | Louisville, KY
Our team is traveling to Louisville, Kentucky to showcase the DA62 at this special event hosted by Louisville Executive Aviation.
CRAFT Flight Training Open House
May 7, 2022 | Charleston International Airport | Charleston, SC
LifeStyle Network Partner CRAFT Flight Training is hosting an Open House event with our team! We'll be at KCHS with the DA62 and DA40 NG. Come join us!
Denver US Aircraft Expo
May 13-14, 2022 | Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | Broomfield, CO
The US Aircraft Expo includes multiple displays of the latest aircraft from general aviation manufacturers from all around the US. Best of all, LifeStyle will be featuring the amazing jet-fuel burning DA40 NG everyone is talking about!
San Francisco US Aircraft Expo
June 10-11, 2022 | Hayward Executive Airport | Hayward, CA
Heads up, California! We're bringing a DA62 to the Bay Area for the US Aircraft Expo. Explore the popular 5-7 seat twin engine airplane, and check out multiple displays of the latest aircraft from general aviation manufacturers from all around the US.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
July 25-31, 2022 | Wittman Regional Airport | Oshkosh, WI
This annual fly-in provides an experience unlike anything else: seven straight days of world class aerobatics, comraderie with fellow pilots, and a chance to spend the week with our team and the entire Diamond Aircraft family!
Seattle US Aircraft Expo
September 26-27, 2022 | Boeing Field | Seattle, WA
Hey there Seattle! Our team will be bringing the popular DA62 to the Seattle US Aircraft Expo. You don't want to miss this chance to experience the DA62 AND check out the latest aircraft from general aviation manufacturers around the world!
Reno Air Races
September 14-18, 2022 | Reno Stead Airport | Reno, NV
The Reno Air Races is a multi-day event that features multi-lap, multi-aircraft races between high performance aircraft. It's a perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive flying, AND check out the Diamond Aircraft static showcase with the LifeStyle Aviation team.
Orange County US Aircraft Expo
October 14-15, 2022 | John Wayne Airport | Santa Ana, CA
Located in Southern California? You don't want to miss this chance to meet our team and explore new Diamond Aircraft! This two-day event will feature static displays of multiple airplanes from manufacturers located around the globe.
Scottsdale US Aircraft Expo
November 11-12, 2022 | Scottsdale Airport | Scottsdale, AZ
This is a fantastic opportunity to check out Diamond Aircraft in the Scottsdale, Arizona area! The US Aircraft Expo includes multiple displays of the latest aircraft from general aviation manufacturers from all around the US | aerospace |
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Ashraful Islam. Design and evaluation of sensor housing for atmospheric boundary layer profiling using multirotors. Master's thesis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2019
Traditional configurations for mounting Temperature–Humidity (TH) sensors on multirotor Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) often suffer from insufficient radiation shielding, exposure to mixed and turbulent air from propellers, and inconsistent aspiration while situated in the wake of the UAS. Consequently, atmospheric boundary layer profiles that rely on such configurations are bias-prone and unreliable in descent. This thesis describes the evolution of a novel sensor housing design over three iterations. The sensor housing is designed to shield airborne sensors from artificial heat sources and artificial wet-bulbing while pulling air from outside the rotor wash influence. The housing is mounted above the propellers to exploit the rotor-induced pressure deficits that passively induce a high-speed laminar airflow to aspirate the sensor consistently. Our design is modular, accommodates a variety of other sensors, and would be compatible with a wide range of commercially available multirotors. Extensive flight tests conducted at three field campaigns with altitudes up to 500 m Above Ground Level (AGL) show that the housing facilitates reliable measurements of the boundary layer phenomena and is invariant in orientation to the ambient wind, even at high vertical/horizontal speeds (up to 5 m/s) for the UAS. A low standard deviation of TH measurements shows a good agreement between the ascent and descent profiles and proves our unique design is reliable for various UAS missions.
Advisor: Carrick Detweiler | aerospace |
http://robots.net/article/2769.html | 2017-04-28T06:09:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122865.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00459-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908511 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__142300788 | en | According to a CMU news release, the CMU Robotics Institute has partnered with Astrobotic Technology, Inc. to prepare a NASA-sponsored study describing a lunar outpost constructed by robots. Small moon robots, described as the size of riding lawnmowers, would be used for tasks such as building a hard-surface landing pading and a surrounding semi-circular berm. Both structures would be constructed of indigenous materials (aka moon dirt). NASA expects the lunar outpost to be in operation by 2020. Meanwhile William "Red" Whittaker, CMU professor and Astrobotic's chief technical officer is running field trials on the companies first lunar robot. For more details, see Astrobotics report, Configuring Innovative Regolith Moving Techniques for Lunar Outposts (PDF format). More renderings of the robots and moonbase after the break. | aerospace |
http://www.taylormarsh.com/2012/08/droning-on-from-the-skies-of-afghanistan-to-a-police-station-near-you/ | 2019-10-17T18:06:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986675598.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017172920-20191017200420-00174.warc.gz | 0.949966 | 1,325 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__104361940 | en | Joyce L. Arnold, Liberally Independent, Queer Talk, equality activist, writer.
Drones are among the long list of what should be 2012 issues of great concern, but don’t meet the criteria for campaign or media marketing. Maybe if the Republicans could use the “weak on defense” argument against Obama, we’d hear something about the use of “remotely piloted aircraft,” but since Obama has been quite vigorous in his Commander in Chief role, including the use of RPAs, it’s probably not the strongest issue for Romney. And it’s likely Obama is content to let his record speak for itself, or even better, remain quietly in the background. It’s harder to be anti-war when a Dem is in the WH.
To see lots of photos of different kinds of drones “” aka “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” (UAV),”Remotely Piloted Vehicles” (RPV), and “Remotely Piloted Aircraft” (RPA) “” military and civilian use, check out Cryptome.
The Obama administration’s frequent use of drones has been controversial, but development and employment continue, with plans to “relocate” some drones from Afghanistan to Central and South America.
A different kind of look, with a focus on those who pilot the drones in Afghanistan, is provided in the July 29 issue of the NY Times, A Day Job Waiting for a Kill Shot a World Away. It features interviews with a dozen or so servicemembers who remotely pilot the drones which observe, and sometimes kill, military targets. That comes, of course, with what was once termed “collateral damage,” human and otherwise.
A drone pilot and his partner, a sensor operator who manipulates the aircraft’s camera, observe the habits of a militant as he plays with his children, talks to his wife and visits his neighbors. They then try to time their strike when, for example, his family is out at the market.
Pilots of RPAs talk about what it’s like to “strike,” and then go home to their families.
Although pilots speak glowingly of the good days, when they can look at a video feed and warn a ground patrol in Afghanistan about an ambush ahead, the Air Force is also moving chaplains and medics just outside drone operation centers to help pilots deal with the bad days ““ images of a child killed in error or a close-up of a Marine shot in a raid gone wrong.
The story says that the Air Force has more than 1300 drone pilots “” they say they need another 300 “” who are stationed at “13 or more bases across the United States.”
Most RPAs are flown in Afghanistan. The numbers provided don’t include, the article notes, classified drone used in Pakistan, Somalia and Yemen, by the CIA. For the military “” not to mention DC “” the move is clearly toward the use of more drones, with the Air Force now training more drone pilots than those for fighters and bombers combined.
Though the 2012 campaign took over, in the spring there was a flurry of stories focused on the growing use of multi-sized drones. For example, via The Guardian,
The US military has issued soldiers in Afghanistan … a new class of lightweight unmanned drone known as the Switchblade, which can be carried in a backpack and used on the battlefield in place of an air strike. …
Defence analysts believe warfare in the future will see many more mini armed drones which are now called “˜loitering munitions’ and provide ground troops with a view described as coming from “˜the tip of the bullet’.
Another of those military euphemisms: “Loitering munitions.” Even when used domestically, the names given the drones have an ominous sound, and their numbers are growing. From another earlier report, in Wired, Revealed: 64 Drone Bases on American Soil:
The medium-size Shadow is used in 22 bases, the smaller Raven in 20 and the miniature Wasp in 11. California and Texas lead the pack, with 10 and six sites, respectively, and there are also 22 planned locations for future bases. …
Bruce Gagnon, the co-ordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, said … “˜People are beginning to see that these technologies are going to be dual use “” meaning over there and back here at home,’ he said.
People are indeed “beginning to see” this, and some are expressing concerns, which are being heard. Sort of. Via Yahoo News:
A trade group for drone aircraft manufacturers and operators has released the industry’s first code of conduct in response to growing privacy concerns.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International said Monday that the recommendations for “˜safe, non-intrusive operation’ are meant to guide operators and reassure a public leery of the possibility of spy drones flying undetected over their homes. …
The “code of conduct” is voluntary, pledging to “respect the privacy of individuals.” Somehow I’m not reassured.
Earlier this year, Congress, under pressure from the U.S. Department of Defense and drone manufacturers, ordered the FAA to give drones greater access to civilian airspace by 2015. The mandate, besides applying to military drones, applies to drones operated by private companies and government agencies, including federal, state and local law enforcement.
At the top, I mentioned that the U.S. Military Wants More Drones In Latin America.
Peter Singer of the Brookings Institution told Wired Magazine … “˜You want to build up familiarity with the systems and its uses … so that when you use it more operationally in the future you have a base to build on. … And … as you introduce a system into a new area and to new people, they will innovate and find new uses for it.’
Oh yes. People will certainly be innovative, and find new uses, including domestically: Look! Up in the sky! It’s a Loitering Image, or Non-Lethal Weapon, Deliverer! | aerospace |
https://iagout.wordpress.com/2019/07/25/ | 2020-05-26T10:48:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390755.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526081547-20200526111547-00099.warc.gz | 0.979146 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__100827613 | en | On July 21st, 1969, the Eagle ascent stage, which had brought Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin back from the lunar surface to join Michael Collins in the Columbia command module, was jettisoned (it is thought to be on the surface somewhere) and the journey home began.
The task of picking up the crew fell to the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, which had been sailing to the splashdown site since July 12 (before Apollo 11 had even launched). At a quarter to six in the morning, Columbia landed, upside down I believe, about 13 miles from the Hornet. Flotation bags were used to bring her the right way up and aid stability, and the astronauts were winched into a helicopter.
Unfortunately, it was then straight to quarantine. In total, the astronauts spent three weeks isolated from direct contact with other humans (except the mission doctor, who was allowed in, but then had to stay with them). | aerospace |
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Coreicephob Type-II is designed as a “Propylene Glycol” based de-anti icing solution with a high endurance performance.
Coreicephob Type-II also designed for extreme conditions FAA defined as Very Cold Snow (-29 °C)
- Product conform Aerodynamic and Climatic acceptance of AMS 1428R and certified by AMIL.
- Product qualified by SMI Inc. on corrosion and environmental parameters.
- Product published on 2022-2023 “FAA HOLDOVER TIME GUIDELINES”
- Product qualified by APS Aviation on “Very Cold Snow” conditions and published on 2022-2023
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https://www.tropicnow.com.au/2021/march/2/cairns-passenger-recounts-hair-raising-flight | 2021-04-22T17:51:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039594341.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422160833-20210422190833-00184.warc.gz | 0.985802 | 549 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__38245400 | en | A passenger onboard a flight that failed to land in Cairns yesterday has told Tropic Now of her terrifying ordeal.
Suzanne Hunter was flying on Jetstar flight JQ930 from Brisbane to Cairns yesterday afternoon, which was forced to divert to Townsville as a result of stormy weather.
Passengers were put up in Townsville hotels last night before being flown back to Brisbane to board another flight north.
Mrs Hunter said the flight, which failed to land in Cairns twice, was "very, very scary" for passengers onboard.
"We went in to land a couple of times and it was really, really bumpy," she said.
"The plane got down really close, we could see houses and roofs, but both times it powered up and shot back up.
"The second time was very, very scary ... some people were vomiting the whole time.
"It felt like it was going all over the place. It was pretty rough."
Mrs Hunter said the Jetstar crew were "really professional" at keeping passengers updated on the flight's path.
"The crew told us it was simply too dangerous to land in Cairns, and so the flight diverted to Townsville," she said.
"It was still a little bumpy coming into Townsville, but the crew were fantastic at keeping everybody informed."
After spending the night in Townsville, passengers are now being flown to Brisbane where they'll board another flight north.
The alternative flight is expected to arrive in Cairns around midnight tonight.
"Our teams had arranged buses as an alternative to get customers to Cairns last night, however due to road closures between Townsville and Cairns these services were cancelled," a Jetstar spokesperson said.
"All customers were provided with accommodation and meal vouchers last night in Townsville and the majority of customers will travel on an alternative flight today.
"We appreciate delays are frustrating and apologise to customers for the disruption to their travel plans but safety is our number one priority."
Cairns Airport is operating as per usual today.
"One flight into Cairns last night was cancelled as a precaution due to weather," a Cairns Airport spokesperson told Tropic Now.
"This has resulted in the cancellation of an outbound flight today.
"There are no other cancellations and we’re continuing to monitor the situation."
The wild weather throughout Cairns is a result of Tropical Cyclone Niran, which is expected to continue tracking slowly away from the coast.
Around 37,000 homes across the region remain without power, as Ergon Energy crews work to repair around 150 fallen powerlines. | aerospace |
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Air Force Common Admission Test | AFCAT 2019
Indian Air Force is going to invite a flying officer’s application soon. This application is for Air Force Admission! Air Force has invited applications for various posts, in which 163 Flying Officers, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground Duty (Non-technical) posts are allocated. Applicants can fill applications for all these posts from 1 December 2018, to 30 December 2018, the interested candidates can apply by visiting the Indian Air Force official website.
IAF has invited Candidates for Air Force Common Admission Test 2019. Excited and qualified candidate checks qualification guidelines for AFCET 2019. Air Force Common Admission Test 2019 announcement is available on the Indian Air Force official website http://www.careerairforce.nic.in. Here we are presenting some valuable information related to AFCAT 2019 like important date, qualification, selection process, exam pattern and how to apply application form.
|Name of Organization||Indian Air Force|
|Job Type||Defense Job|
|Name of Post||Flying Officer, Ground Duty|
|Application Start Date||01/12/2018|
|Application Closing Date||30/12/2018|
|Exam Date||16/02/2019 and 17/02/2019|
|Admit Card Release Date||01/02/2019|
Indian Air Force should have a minimum age of 20 years for a flying officer and a maximum of 24 years. This age will be valid from 1 January 2020. If the candidate applies for a flying officer in the IAF, then in the 12th class of the candidate it is mandatory to have minimum 60% marks in Math and Physics. If the candidate applying for Ground Duty Technical Post then minimum 18 years and maximum age of 26 years should be, And the 4-year degree course of the candidate is also mandatory. This means that the candidate has completed B.Tech. And if the candidate wants to apply for ground duty non-technical Then minimum 60% in the student’s graduation and minimum 50% marks in post graduation are required if the candidate does not have all these qualifications, He does not have to fill the application form because his application will be canceled.
Number of Post
- Fly: 25,
- GD Tech: 80,
- GD Non-Tech: 58
Official Notification: – IAF_2018
How to Apply AFCAT 2019
- Firstly the candidate’s go to the official website https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
- Now go to official notification and search for AFCAT 2019.
- Now click on Apply for AFCAT 2019.
- After that, your application form opens on your desktop screen.
- Now read all terms and condition carefully.
- After that, you need to fill all the required details in application form.
- After Thant, you must be attached your scanned photo and signature.
- And also required scan Documents.
- Fill all Details please check again.
- At last, you need to pay fees, Payment method is online.
- After that, you take a print out of application form for further use.
Syllabus for AFCAT
- General Awareness
- Verbal Ability in English
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronics | aerospace |
http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/www/GOS/ABO/ABOP_Long-term_Work_Plan.html | 2017-03-01T19:22:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501174215.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104614-00267-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.784193 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__257676270 | en | Aircraft-based Observations Program
Long-term Work Plan
WMO AIRCRAFT-BASED OBSERVING SYSTEM CORE AND LONG-TERM ACTIVITIES
1 Enhancement of AMDAR Observing System Coverage.
1.1 Extend global AMDAR coverage, particularly over upper air data sparse and developing areas.
1.2 Address the requirement for national, regional and global optimization
1.3 Extend AMDAR Program to GA aircraft and coverage of regional airports.
2 Extension of the AMDAR System.
2.1 Implement water vapour sensing measurement.
2.2 Implement turbulence measurement.
2.3 Implement icing indication.
3 Research and Development of New Aircraft Observations Technologies.
3.1 Manage risks and opportunities associated with new and developing technologies in avionics, communications and metrology.
4 Development and Maintenance of the Aircraft Observing System Quality Management System.
4.1 Implement a Quality Management Framework for AMDAR that incorporates standardization across national programs, taking into account:
1) Data management;
2) Metadata management;
3) Quality control for metrological systems;
4) Systems and data monitoring and evaluation.
4.2 Develop a National and Global Aircraft Observations Data Management Framework.
4.3 Standardise AMDAR software function across avionics systems and optional sensors (e.g. water vapour) across aircraft.
4.4 Manage the data processing and quality assurance for other sources of aircraft data transmitted on the GTS including data provided through ICAO.
5 Aircraft Observing System Training and Outreach.
5.1 Develop methods and material for promoting Aircraft Observations and the AMDAR Program.
5.2 Conduct training and outreach activities in support of Core Activities.
6 Management and administration of the Aircraft-Based Observing Program
6.1 Conduct meetings of members and stakeholders.
6.2 Coordinate planning activities.
6.3 Monitor and evaluate the Aircraft-Based Observations Program. | aerospace |
http://www.mib.edu.mm/2017/01/31/trump-said-to-meet-boeing-ceo-a-second-time-over-air-force-one/ | 2019-06-25T18:07:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999876.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20190625172832-20190625194832-00447.warc.gz | 0.925851 | 905 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__142314574 | en | Trump Said to Meet Boeing CEO a Second Time Over Air Force One
- January 31, 2017
- Posted by: MIB
- Category: US
By Tony Capaccio
(Bloomberg) — Boeing Co. Chief Executive Officer Dennis
Muilenburg will meet for the second time since the election with
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday to discuss his company’s
contract to build the next-generation version of Air Force One,
the main presidential aircraft, according to a person familiar
with plans to hold the meeting.
The person, who asked not to be identified discussing a
private meeting, didn’t have details on which aspect of the
plane would be discussed. Trump shook the defense industry —
and put all large U.S. companies with government contracts on
notice — when he tweeted Dec. 6 that “Boeing is building a
brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are
out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!”
In the wake of that comment, Muilenburg vowed that Chicago-
based Boeing could build a new version of Air Force One for less
than $4 billion.
“We’re going to get it done for less than that, and we’re
committed to working together to make sure that happens,”
Muilenburg said as he left the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago
resort in Florida last month. Muilenburg said he gave Trump his
“personal commitment on behalf of the Boeing Company.”
Flying White House
More than a potent symbol of U.S. power, Air Force One
planes are outfitted to highly classified specifications, which
include secure communications and antimissile defenses, so they
can operate as a flying White House in a national crisis. Boeing
is currently under contract for $170 million to help determine
the capabilities of the complex military aircraft.
Boeing isn’t the only defense contractor that’s felt the
fury of Trump’s tweets. Lockheed Martin Corp. CEO Marillyn
Hewson has met twice with Trump after he attacked the company
for “out of control costs” on the F-35 jet, the largest U.S.
weapons program. The $379 billion program for over 3,000
fighters started development in 2001 after Lockheed beat Boeing
in the winner-take-all contest. The 200th aircraft was delivered
Trump even called on Boeing to “price-out a comparable F-18
Super Hornet” to compete with the F-35, a proposal defense
analysts said was probably unworkable given the different roles
and capabilities of the two fighters.
After the president-elect’s criticism, Hewson told Trump
last week that Lockheed is close to a deal with the Pentagon to
lower costs “significantly’’ on the next and largest production
lot yet of F-35s.
At the time of Trump’s tweet about Air Force One, it wasn’t
immediately clear where his estimate of $4 billion originated.
The Pentagon’s top weapons buyer said in an interview that the
President-elect may be taking total acquisition costs and
assuming that they are already built into the Boeing contract.
On Air Force One and the F-35, “he’s heard these big
numbers,” Frank Kendall said in an interview. “Those are often
program costs, or maybe acquisition total costs. They’re not
contract values, necessarily.”
“The basic aircraft is a small fraction of that $4 billion
— the 747s we’re buying — so Boeing has part of that cost but
not all of that, by any means,” Kendall said. “We’re still
negotiating with Boeing on that.”
Kendall praised the incoming president, who takes office
Jan. 20, for his focus on reducing taxpayer expenses on large
“His general interest in reducing costs is terrific- — his
focus on that is good, but I think there are a lot of details I
think he needs to absorb before he can talk about specifics,” | aerospace |
https://www.wnr-uav.com/line-objects | 2019-11-20T09:30:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670535.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20191120083921-20191120111921-00294.warc.gz | 0.906704 | 113 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__164917228 | en | Line Objects Inspection
When most of military missions are observation of spot target, most of civil missions are lines.
This type of job requires totally different approach and tools, hence existing military UAVs can not do it well. Existing civil drones do not fit the need too, because of their low payload and endurance.
GyroCop-25 UAV can raise High-End sensors for a few hours, cover large areas at one flight and retrieve them back safe thanks to its extremely high reliability.
Pipelines Security & Inspection
Power Lines Inspection | aerospace |
https://web.stagram.com/tag/e4b | 2017-06-25T22:01:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128320582.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20170625203122-20170625223122-00687.warc.gz | 0.972445 | 282 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__137973140 | en | The E-4B "Doomsday" aircraft serves as a nuclear attack survivable mobile command post for the National Command Authority, namely the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and successors. considered to be 'hardened' against the effects of electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from a nuclear blast. Two of the four aircraft that exist were recently damaged during a tornado at Offutt AFB. The aircraft is the preferred platform for the Secretary of Defense travel and the President in times of threat. The E-4B is capable of operating with a crew up to 112 people including flight and mission personnel, the largest crew of any aircraft in US Air Force history. With in-flight aerial refueling it is capable of remaining airborne for up to a week in the event of an emergency. Many are unaware of this important aircraft. A picture of one flying over Washington DC during the 9/11 crisis made headlines as a mystery aircraft. When the President is aboard, the planes call sign becomes "Air Force One." It was my job during modification of the aircraft to trudge out to the flight shack on the runway each day, rain, snow, ice, etc. and meet with Operations personnel to coordinate repair and replacement of hardware with suppliers around the world. It was a job I took very seriously due to the important mission of the aircraft.
#e4b #airforce #offutt | aerospace |
https://www.redpepper.co.ug/2017/11/air-france-to-start-paris-nairobi-flights/ | 2022-01-29T14:00:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320306181.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220129122405-20220129152405-00016.warc.gz | 0.948432 | 221 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__128191409 | en | Air France has announce it will introduce direct flight between Paris and Nairobi.
The flights will start on March 25th 2018, according to a communication from Air France.
Customers will be able to fly to Nairobi (JKIA) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle three times a week.
Flights will be operated by the latest-generation Boeing 787, equipped with 30 seats in Business class, 21 seats in Premium Economy class and 225 seats in Economy class.
These flights will be operated on a code-share basis with partner Kenya Airways. Customers will thus benefit from 10 weekly non-stop frequencies between Paris and Nairobi, with 3 flights operated by Air France and 7 flights operated by Kenya Airways. Moreover, as a continuation of Nairobi, Air France said its customers will be able to fly to 23 regional destinations operated under a code-share with its partner.
This new Air France service is in addition to that of KLM, which operates a daily service between Amsterdam-Schiphol and Nairobi by Boeing 787. | aerospace |
https://airfreightbazaar.com/news/73/Air-India-to-fly-direct-flights-from-Ahmedabad-to-London-from-Dec-15 | 2020-02-28T02:18:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146940.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20200228012313-20200228042313-00070.warc.gz | 0.892824 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__20369004 | en | Air India to fly direct flights from Ahmedabad to London from Dec 15
Air India will introduce a direct daily flight connecting Ahmedabad with London from December 15, 2015. Air India already operates four frequencies to London ? three from Delhi and one from Bombay. The flight will operate with a B-787 Dreamliner aircraft, on the route Ahmedabad-Mumbai-London-Mumbai-Ahmedabad. AI131 will take off from Ahmedabad at 0430 hrs to arrive Mumbai at 0545 hrs, leave Mumbai at 0705 hrs and land at London at 1130 hrs. On the return leg flight AI130 will leave London at 1330 hrs, arrive at Mumbai at 0400 hrs next day, depart from Mumbai at 0530 hrs and land at Ahmedabad at 0645 hrs. | aerospace |
https://presiden.uk/leonardo-unveils-falco-xplorer-drone-armed-with-brimstone-missile/ | 2023-12-07T10:19:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100651.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207090036-20231207120036-00561.warc.gz | 0.898642 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__298524309 | en | Leonardo has launched its Falco Xplorer medium-altitude long-endurance drone fitted with MBDA’s Brimstone precision-guided missile.
The disclosing on the Paris Air Present 2023 marked the primary time that weapons had been built-in on the beforehand unarmed platform.
Based on firm official Luca Picollo, the weaponized model of the Falco Xplorer can be utilized in battle conditions like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
It boasts 24-hour endurance to help intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), in addition to fight missions.
“We now have already [completed] integration, together with the bottom actions for integration of the Brimstone 3,” he informed Breaking Protection. “What we need to do now’s shut certification of the ISR model after which consider the weaponized model.”
The Falco Xplorer
Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer is considered a state-of-the-art answer for persistent multi-sensor surveillance.
It will possibly collect info over the horizon and relay real-time information to operators utilizing a safe satellite tv for pc connection.
Moreover, it has a most payload capability of 350 kilograms (772 kilos), sufficient to hold a number of 50-kilogram (110-pound) Brimstones.
The Falco Xplorer drone displayed on the Paris Air Present 2023 solely had a single Brimstone munition.
Nevertheless, firm executives stated the payload may be configured relying on buyer necessities for the reason that platform can carry as much as six missiles or 12 rockets.
The newly-modified drone is meant to draw the curiosity of present Brimstone operators, together with the Ukrainian Armed Forces. | aerospace |
https://orbit.spacenation.org/thomas-pesquet-french-astronaut-of-modern-times/ | 2021-05-15T06:08:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989812.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515035645-20210515065645-00267.warc.gz | 0.972759 | 674 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__20491165 | en | Thomas Pesquet, French Astronaut And Social Media Star
?How romantic! What a gift to the married couple!?
When French astronaut Thomas Pesquet posted?a photograph of two wedding rings floating in space on Facebook, his numerous followers were thrilled. The wedding rings of Pesquet?s soon-to-be-married friends were twinkling by the stars. A poetic soul might even draw heavenly parallels about the universe, love, and life.
?In my 1,5 kg hand luggage, I brought the wedding rings of my friends? getting married this summer! I’ll be back in time to be their witness,?
Thomas Pesquet returned from his Space Mission Proxima as a national hero, and during his six months on the International Space Station (ISS), the ESA astronaut managed to inspire the people of Earth with daily tweets, YouTube videos, and breathtaking Instagram photos of our planet.
Many of the photos were of his home country, like the one he published during the Nice Mardi Gras Carnaval. The timing was important: it was the first big event organized on the Promenade des Anglais since the horrific attack of July 2016. The photo of Riviera gave hope to the people of Nice, who were still mourning.
But there were plenty of funny messages too, like a video of?Pesquet, a devoted basketball fan, showing off his Michael Jordan moves in a literal Space Jam, or the image of him trying to eat floating macaroons on his 39th birthday.
He also did his part to share his educational experiences outside of social media, including a live video discussion with over 200,000 small school children on World Water Day in March.
Willingness to share information
While some criticized Pesquet?s non-stop online presence and even joked about him having better online connection in space than an everyday Frenchman, most people thanked him for sharing his experiences with ordinary people.
“When I was small I would have liked to have the possibility to follow the life of astronauts on a space station. So I thought that for the small Thomas Pesquets out there, let?s try to do that. Maybe to make people think, push them to do their best, maybe have a scientific career. There is a lot of positive things that come with this adventure,” Pesquet said in an interview with the French television show Quotidien after his June return.
According to the European Space Agency, Pesquet wrote his tweets himself, even though he had three people at ESA helping him with his communication.
Pesquet, since the beginning of his mission has told about his desire to share information, and he does it remarkably, Jean Coisne, the head of communication of ESA told the French newspaper le Monde.
Thomas Pesquet is not the first astronaut to inform and entertain the earthly public. British astronaut Tim Peake ran the London marathon on a running mat on ISS and Italian Samantha Cristoforetti was filmed cutting her hair in space. Canadian NASA astronaut Chris Hadfield’s version of David Bowie?s Space Oddity has been watched 37 million times on YouTube.
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http://businessfinder.oregonlive.com/7729115/Helitech-Eugene-OR | 2017-04-24T09:34:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119225.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00292-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.932707 | 147 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__161186788 | en | HELI Tech located at 190 S Danebo Ave in Eugene, OR services vehicles for Auto Repair. Call (541) 344-2304 to book an appointment or to hear more about the services of HELI Tech.
Manufactures helicopter support equipment Aircraft landing and braking systems, Aircraft passenger restraints, Aircraft fuel tanks and systems, Aircraft equipment, Aircraft hydraulic systems, Exterior aircraft lighting, Interior aircraft lighting, Aircraft windshield wipers
Heli Tech can be found at S Danebo Ave 190. The following is offered: Metal Industries. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Eugene there are 52 other Metal Industries. An overview can be found here. | aerospace |
https://nypost.com/2005/07/28/fleet-grounded-chilling-flashback-to-foam-disaster/ | 2019-04-25T09:30:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578711882.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20190425074144-20190425100144-00431.warc.gz | 0.954381 | 794 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__96130200 | en | NASA will ground future space-shuttle flights until it can explain why a large piece of foam insulation broke off an external fuel tank in Tuesday’s liftoff – the problem that led to seven astronauts’ deaths in the Columbia disaster.
The chunk of foam that came off the Discovery’s fuel tank did not hit the shuttle itself and there is no immediate risk to the astronauts on board – the first to go up since the Columbia broke apart on Feb. 1, 2003.
“Call it luck or whatever, it didn’t harm the orbiter,” said shuttle program manager Bill Parsons.
If the foam had broken away earlier in flight – when the atmosphere is thicker, increasing the acceleration and likelihood of impact – it could have caused catastrophic damage to Discovery.
NASA thought the problem of falling foam had been fixed and it hasn’t – a big blow to an agency struggling to repair its reputation.
“We won’t be able to fly again” until the problem is solved, shuttle manager Bill Parsons said yesterday. “Obviously we have some more work to do.”
Only hours before the space agency grounded the fleet, it had announced that other damage sustained during the launch did not appear to be in a critical location.
After reviewing preliminary images of the ship’s underside, they concluded a 1½-inch fragment from the heat-shield tile – which keeps the ship from burning up on re-entering the earth’s atmosphere – apparently broke free.
Officials stressed they would be evaluating more data and imagery over the next several days.
The photos were taken using a new robotic boom developed after tile damage caused the space shuttle Columbia to disintegrate upon re-entry 2½ years ago.
Incidents involving debris are not unusual. Since the first shuttle voyage in 1981, NASA has documented thousands of dings to the tiles caused by debris swirling about during takeoff or even out in space.
But the Columbia disaster raised the stakes, forcing NASA to develop strategies for repairing critical breaks or flaws in the shuttle’s crucial protective skin.
One of the systems they devised is the new boom-mounted camera – manned by Queens-born astronaut Charles Camarda – which was designed to inspect the ship’s underside.
Testing the 50-foot arm had long been a scheduled part of the current Discovery mission, but the process became more urgent after the tiling fell from a spot near the ship’s landing-gear doors.
The robotic arm is also equipped with a highly sensitive laser scanner that looks for cracks, focused on the ship’s most vulnerable spots along the nose cone and the leading edge of its wings.
The highly sensitive inspection took six hours yesterday, beaming hundreds of images and loads of data back to scientists on Earth.
The heat-insulating tiles are designed to withstand the blast-furnace conditions – with temperatures edging close to 3,000 degrees – that buffet the ship as it streaks through the Earth’s atmosphere upon re-entry.
While many shuttles with damaged tiles have made it through without a problem, a 7-by-30-inch gash in the front edge of the Columbia’s right wing proved fatal because of its location at the part of the ship that faces the most stress.
Today, the ship is scheduled to do a slow roll before docking at the International Space Station, so astronauts there can take photographs of the Discovery’s belly.
The crew of seven is scheduled to return to earth early on Aug. 7.
If the damage turns out to be worse than it appears, NASA officials say they are prepared – in a worst-case scenario – to abandon a shuttle, placing the crew on the space station. They would then have to be rescued by Russian Soyuz capsules. With Post Wire Services | aerospace |
https://www.santacruzpl.org/readers/blog/2009/aug/04/learning-fly/ | 2017-04-25T08:32:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120206.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00429-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.958099 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__223714143 | en | Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Learning to Fly
Title: The Complete Guide to Flight Instruction
By: Gregory Penglis
This Bay area flight instructor has taught flying to hundreds of students for more than fifteen years. He recounts his experiences at age 16 learning to fly. He then writes about his challenges teaching student pilots and the state of flying instruction in the United States. While the book is over twenty years old, his comments are still applicable to students and instructors, today. He gives excellent tips on selecting an instructor, specifics on learning take-offs and landings, taking the written examination, surviving the check ride, learning instrument flying and flying complex aircraft. He explains what really makes an airplane fly and it is not analogous to squeezing a garden hose! He also covers airspace, weather, navigation, and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Well worth reading for anyone who wants to fly or is already flying an aircraft.
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https://www.africanleadershipscorecard.com/2020/08/russia-wants-to-return-to-venus-build-reusable-rocket/ | 2021-09-19T01:16:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056656.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919005057-20210919035057-00115.warc.gz | 0.929609 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__151985488 | en | The head of Russia’s space agency has said that Roscosmos wants to return to Venus and bring back soil samples and build spacecraft that will surpass Elon Musk’s rockets.
Last week America’s first crewed spaceship to fly to the International Space Station in nearly a decade returned safely to Earth, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico.
“We are making a methane rocket to replace the Soyuz-2,” Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said in an interview with state news agency RIA Novosti.
He said it will be a reusable space complex, noting that it will be possible to use its first stage at least 100 times.
“Of course we are looking at what our American colleagues are doing,” said Rogozin. “But our engineers are trying to take a shortcut — not to repeat what our SpaceX colleagues are doing but surpass them.” | aerospace |
https://www.ippw2022.org/innovative-concepts | 2023-09-29T19:10:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510528.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929190403-20230929220403-00429.warc.gz | 0.866342 | 228 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__35213240 | en | Innovative Concepts for Exploration
Tuesday, July 27th 2021
This session invites submission of abstracts that propose novel and highly innovative future mission concepts, scientific measurement instruments, as well as technologies for solar system exploration. This includes, but is not limited to, non-traditional entry, descent, and landing concepts, multi-sensor/multi-probe and swarm approaches for in-situ exploration of solar system bodies, innovative solutions for reducing mission risk and/or life cycle costs. Preference will be given to visionary and outside-the-box ideas that have a potential to significantly advance state of the art in current exploration approaches, capabilities or technologies.
Dmitriy Shutin (DLR), Robert Dillman (NASA-Langley), Alena Probst (JPL)
Poster Session Coordinators:
Manuel Dominguez (UPC), Jacob Izraelavitz (JPL), Clara O'Farrell (JPL), Lin Li (NASA Langley)
Virtual Workshop Program (Tuesday, July 27th 2021) | aerospace |
https://www.uzairways.com/en/news/28th-january-national-air-company-uzbekistan-airways-celebrates-its-quarter-century-anniversary | 2017-12-11T06:19:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948512208.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211052406-20171211072406-00768.warc.gz | 0.937094 | 464 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__140950385 | en | At 28th of January the National Air Company Uzbekistan Airways celebrates its quarter-century anniversary – 25 years
At 28th of January the National Air Company Uzbekistan Airways celebrates its quarter-century anniversary – 25 years since its formation. In this regard, the celebrations and the award ceremony for the aviation community, dedicated to this significant event, took place in all of the structural units of the national air carrier — in the Flight complex, in the air company for special aviation services, at "Uzaeronavigation" Centre at the aircraft maintenance enterprise "UAT", in the international airports.
During the event, which was attended by the executive board of the National Air Company "Uzbekistan Airways" the Director General of the company V. Tyan noted that the merit for the achievements of the company belongs to all its employees who have made a worthy contribution to the reputation of the aviation industry and of the country as a whole.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the National Air Company "Uzbekistan Airways" for longstanding and impeccable work and for the great contribution to the education of the young generation in the spirit of respect of the national and universal values, shown diligence and patriotism, 1954 employees of the National Air Company were awarded with the title "Veteran of work of the National Air Company", 34 employees were awarded with the honors certificates of the Company, 32 aviation workers were encouraged by cash prizes, 91 - were encouraged by gratitude.
Festive events in the structural divisions of the National Air Company are proceeding.
30 Nov 2017Uzbekistan Airways introduces additional flights to Dubai on 25, 26, 30 Dec 2017 and on...
27 Nov 2017Uzbekistan Airways introduces additional flights to Bangkok on 29 Dec 2017 and 05 Jan...
17 Nov 2017Dear passengers! The execution of necessary maintenance works on 18.11.2017 from 12:00...
12 Nov 2017Uzbekistan Airways National airline in conjunction with the National Bank of the Republic...
18 Oct 2017
Uzbekistan Airways National airline has held negotiations with the Incheon International Airport Corporation on the design of Tashkent-4 passenger terminal and optimization of operation of Tashkent-2 terminal.The Korean side was invited as a potential consultant to improve the quality of passenger... | aerospace |
https://www.tri-c.edu/news-and-events/news/former-tri-c-student-leads-super-bowl-flyover.html | 2023-12-09T12:21:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100909.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209103523-20231209133523-00376.warc.gz | 0.948224 | 399 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__292831786 | en | Former Tri-C Student Leads Super Bowl Flyover
U.S. Air Force Capt. Sarah Kociuba attended Tri-C before making history
The pilot leading last weekend’s Super Bowl bomber flyover began her career ascent at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).
U.S. Air Force Capt. Sarah Kociuba attended Tri-C full time during her senior year at North Royalton High School. She later transferred to the University of Dayton, where she took classes through the Air Force ROTC program and graduated in 2012.
On Sunday, as the last note of the national anthem reverberated through Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Kociuba flew a B-2 stealth bomber over the field to cap the opening ceremonies.
Kociuba is one of just 10 female B-2 pilots in the country and the first female pilot to lead a Super Bowl flyover. She has flown more than 90 combat missions and has more than 1,700 flying hours.
Before all of that, though, she was a student in the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Program at Tri-C. Kociuba posted a flawless 4.0 GPA at the College during the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters.
She also ran for Tri-C’s cross country team and earned Academic All-American honors while helping the College to an 13th-place finish at the national championship.
Kociuba is an Air Force B-2 instructor pilot and wing scheduler currently stationed in Missouri. She has served more than nine years of active duty in various positions and been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal and an Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster.
Her mother, Beth, works at Tri-C as an office assistant in the Upward Bound Math and Science program.
February 11, 2021
John Horton, 216-987-4281 email@example.com | aerospace |
https://corporatemaldives.com/maldivian-slashes-prices-for-madivaru-flights/ | 2024-02-29T04:41:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474784.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229035411-20240229065411-00449.warc.gz | 0.947777 | 348 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__17688454 | en | Maldivian has announced its decision to commence affordable flight services to Madivaru Airport in Lh. Atoll. Starting this Saturday, passengers will be able to book these budget-friendly flights exclusively online through the airline’s mobile app or website.
This new service is set at a significantly reduced fare of MVR 949 for a one-way journey to Madivaru, a substantial decrease from the previous rate of MVR 1,377. The move to offer more economically accessible flights is expected to enhance connectivity and travel convenience for passengers travelling to and from the region.
Maldivian had previously expanded its scheduled flights to three domestic airports. This expansion included increased flight services to N. Maafaru Airport, R. Ifuru Airport, and Lh. Madivaru Airport. With this latest development, Maldivian introduces an additional daily flight connecting Madivaru to Maafaru and from Maafaru to Male’. This is the first instance of Maldivian operating scheduled flights between two domestic airports.
Maldivian’s current flight schedule includes two daily flights to Ifuru and one daily flight each to Maafaru and Madivaru. The airline has expressed its readiness to further increase the number of flights to these airports should there be a demand.
Madivaru Airport, which was officially opened on February 18, 2022, boasts a range of facilities, including an air traffic control tower, a terminal building, an accommodation block, a 1,200-metre runway, and a flight parking area. The inauguration of affordable flights to Madivaru is anticipated to significantly boost both the local tourism sector and the accessibility of the Lh. Atoll. | aerospace |
https://freestatedaily.com/airline-pilots-struggle-with-vaccine-injuries-and-no-help-from-their-employers/ | 2022-12-08T10:09:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711286.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20221208082315-20221208112315-00233.warc.gz | 0.972445 | 813 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__246893322 | en | American Airlines will stop flying to Toledo, Ohio, along with Ithaca and Islip, N.Y., on Sept. 7, making cuts to three airports serviced by regional carriers that have been hardest hit by the shortage of pilots being felt across the industry, the company said.
Carriers are facing a severe shortage of pilots due to thousands of retirements, along with buyouts during the COVID-19 pandemic that reduced payrolls amid lean financial times. Airlines are now ramping up schedules in response to unexpectedly robust demand from travelers.
That shortage of pilots has hit regional carriers, such as those under the American Eagle brand, the hardest.
That’s because pilots from regional carriers are often recruited to work at mainline carriers such as American, Delta, and United. Pay, benefits and schedules are better at mainline carriers, and provide opportunities to advance faster to longer and international routes, which are more efficient for pilots who get paid for time in the air.
That has forced American and other carriers to cut back on the use of regional carriers. American CEO Robert Isom said the company has parked about 100 planes at regional carriers, even though customer demand is high.
In interviews with The Defender, pilots injured by COVID-19 vaccines said despite a “culture of fear and intimidation” they are compelled to speak out against vaccine mandates that rob pilots of their careers — and in some cases their lives.https://t.co/YYMCVg9ywV
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) May 6, 2022
However, having received the COVID-19 vaccine “under duress,” this dream is no longer a possibility for Snow.
“I will probably never fly again,” Snow said in a video he made about his story. “I was hoping to teach my daughter to fly. She wants to be a pilot. That will probably never happen, all courtesy of the vaccine.”
Snow is one of a growing number of pilots coming forward to share stories of injuries they experienced after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
In recent weeks the number of pilots speaking out on this very issue has grown.
According to these individuals and groups, the number of pilots speaking out about their vaccine injuries is dwarfed by the number of pilots who are still flying despite experiencing concerning symptoms — but not speaking out because of what they describe as a culture of intimidation within the aviation industry.
Still, a growing number of pilots are coming forward.
Since then, more pilots have shared their stories, including one who is currently flying for a commercial airline.
A growing number of advocacy organizations, representing workers across the aviation industry and in several countries, are joining these pilots in speaking out.
Meanwhile, pilots in Canada and the Netherlands recently reported significant legal victories in separate vaccine-related cases.
What happens if pilots refuse the jab?
Waters, who had held the rank of captain for 19 years before being terminated by Virgin Australia for refusing the vaccine, spoke to The Defender on behalf of several pilots who are suffering from vaccine injuries.
According to Waters, “none of the pilots suffering from injuries are prepared to talk” because “the company is actively trying to terminate anyone reporting vaccine injury.”
So, what is really causing the pilot shortage? Part of it has to do with the age of retirement for pilots at sixty-five. Part is pilots retiring to avoid having to get a shot that could kill them as pilots right now tend to be on the older side. Part is pilots for regional airlines jumping to the major carriers. Part is those sidelined by the shots.
And the maddening part of the entire situation is that no one is admitting this all started when the COVID shots were rolled out. Between the material damage to the pilots themselves, and those wanting to avoid that damage, we have a pilot shortage that is not going to abate any time soon. | aerospace |
https://service2school.org/people/blake-jones/ | 2022-05-22T17:51:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545875.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522160113-20220522190113-00380.warc.gz | 0.960101 | 120 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__170897294 | en | Blake graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2014 with a major in Systems Engineering Management. Upon commissioning, he served as a Contracting Officer in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. Following that assignment, Blake was assigned as a F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Integrator with the Defense Contract Management Agency in Los Angeles, CA where he worked with defense contractors to ensure delivery of functional, affordable aircraft equipment. Blake will be beginning his post-military career at Harvard Business School with the Class of 2021. He plans to pursue a career in consulting. | aerospace |
http://www.fmunderground.net/tag/blond | 2020-10-26T10:10:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107891203.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20201026090458-20201026120458-00566.warc.gz | 0.960423 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__59335515 | en | - Two veteran United flight attendants are suing the airline for discriminating against employees based on their physical attributes by only staffing athletic team charter flights with young, blond crews, Bloomberg reported.
- The flight attendants, which Bloomberg identified as a Black woman and a Jewish woman who have both worked at United for more than 28 years, said they could not work on the charter flights because they were not on the “preferred” list.
- The complaint says young, white, blond flight attendants with less experience were able to work the flights in an example of the airline valuing employees based “entirely on their racial and physical attributes, and stereotypical notions of sexual allure,” according to Bloomberg.
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A lawsuit against United Airlines claims that the airline staffs professional team charter flights with young, blond crew members and restricts flight attendants who do not fall into this | aerospace |
https://suncoastaviation.us/staff/ | 2021-01-17T09:14:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703511903.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20210117081748-20210117111748-00141.warc.gz | 0.969319 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__93954422 | en | CHIEF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR / CFI / CFII / CSIP
I grew up in a small town in Northern Minnesota and always dreamed of learning to fly and to live in a location a bit warmer. So I moved my family to Naples, FL and began to accomplish my lifetime dream of becoming a pilot. I love to fly whether that is with a student on their first flight lesson or heading out to the Bahamas to deliver a customer’s airplane. I believe that Naples is the most beautiful place to learn to fly. You too can accomplish your learning to fly dream, like I did.
Area Aircraft Broker / A&P / CPL/IR / CFI
In the beginning…
There was passion, manifested as doodles of airplanes in the margins of school textbooks and paper planes all over my bedroom. Additionally, I devoted a good deal of my childhood on our farm, in the remote town of Kortezubi in the Basque Country, pretending my grandfather’s old tractor was a starship. The desire to fly and to do it with imagination was merely ingrained in me. Unfortunately, my hope of becoming a pilot was shattered by many naysayers, and I began believing that I was never going to achieve my dream. Until one day, I realized that airplanes take off against the wind, as Henry Ford once said: “When everything seems to be going against you… remember that airplanes take off against the wind, not with it”. My mindset wholly changed and fueled by the desire of proving them wrong; I moved to Naples Fl to seek better opportunities and pursue my passion. Now, I am a flight instructor at Sun Coast Aviation, and I am determined to help my students earn their wings and reach the sky. | aerospace |
https://www.incaworldperu.com/en/tours/hangliding-at-pachacamac-36/itinerary.html | 2024-04-23T14:22:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818711.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423130552-20240423160552-00835.warc.gz | 0.945345 | 281 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103197192 | en | We will start this tour by picking you up from your hotel in Lima around 8:00 am and we will be back at approximately at 2:00 pm. Keep in mind that times may vary depending on weather conditions
After picking you up from your hotel in the morning, we’ll depart for our launch site, which is located at Pachacámac, 40km south of Lima. The trip will take 1 hour.
Upon our arrival at the paraport, we’ll be greeted by our specially-trained instructor, who will teach us about the equipment and its use and explain to us the flight trajectory which we will take.
The flight itself will take approximately 20 minutes, during which we’ll be able to admire the ring of mountains which enclose the valley as well as the pre-Incan and Incan ruins of Pachacámac Archeological Site.
Flights are tandem, so your pilot will be in charge of the controls so that you can focus on the great views. A video would be filmed of each flight as a souvenir.
At the end of the flight we’ll descend back to the paraport, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Lima.
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https://brownind.com/pilot-dies-after-microlight-crashes-in-wa-wheatbelt/ | 2024-02-22T02:16:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473598.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221234056-20240222024056-00852.warc.gz | 0.961484 | 222 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__50149565 | en | A microlight aircraft has crashed in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region, east of Perth, killing its pilot.
The aircraft was carrying a man in his 60s when it crashed just after 11am (AWST) near Little Hill Road in Beverley, police said.
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The man suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.
The crash happened about 10km from the Beverley airstrip.
A man in his 60s is being treated by paramedics after the crash of a microlight aircraft in WA. Credit: 7NEWS
According to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, a pilot controls a microlight aircraft by shifting its centre of gravity.
Such an aircraft might have a two or four-stroke engine.
Police officers, St John Ambulance crew and Department of Fire and Emergency Services officials attended the crash scene.
Recreation Aviation Australia has been notified of the death and police will prepare a report for the coroner. | aerospace |
http://jnaudin.free.fr/lifters/vtol.htm | 2023-09-28T18:50:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00513.warc.gz | 0.749038 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__271876746 | en | created on October 10th, 2001 - JLN Labs - Last update February 21th, 2003
Toutes les informations et schémas sont publiés gratuitement ( freeware ) et sont destinés à un usage personnel et non commercial
All informations and diagrams are published freely (freeware) and are intended for a private use and a non commercial use.
An aircraft equipped with an electrokinetic system of propulsion based on the system of Townsend Brown has many very interesting characteristics, like :
- Vertical Take Off and Landing
Return to the Lifter project home page | aerospace |
https://sancarlosflight.com/training/learn/ | 2024-04-23T01:43:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818452.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423002028-20240423032028-00100.warc.gz | 0.944724 | 652 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__162009632 | en | Learn to Fly
Earning a pilot certificate is a dream for many. At San Carlos Flight Center, we can help make that dream a reality. Whether you are learning to fly for fun or for a career, we have the aircraft and instructors ready for your mission.
The first step is to take a Demo Flight. This one-hour flight shows you the basics of flying, while also introducing you to what a typical flight lesson is like. Your instructor will let you fly the plane, and guide you on basic maneuvers. This is a great way for you to see if you like flying and if it’s something you’d like to pursue.
Private Pilot Ground School
Student pilots will typically start out by taking a ground school course, which teaches them the knowledge required for the private pilot certificate. SCFC offers an in-person ground school course, which allows students to take advantage of the classroom-style instruction by asking the instructor questions and participating in extracurricular workshops. The course also prepares students for the FAA Knowledge Test, which is a multiple-choice exam given to pilots seeking their license.
Flight training can start before or after ground school is complete! Working with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), you’ll first learn how to control an aircraft by perfecting aerial maneuvers, practicing takeoffs and landings, and simulating abnormal situations. Once you have successfully completed these, you’ll be able to solo, which is where you are able to fly the airplane alone. To complete your training, you’ll also work on navigation techniques, and fly longer flights in order to get a sense of the trips you might take upon receiving your certificate. After honing your skills and perfecting the ground knowledge, you will be able to take an exam with an FAA examiner, who upon successful completion, can issue your private pilot certificate!
Advanced Pilot Training
A private pilot certificate permits you to take passengers flying for fun in good weather. If you enhance your pilot skills or make a career out of flying, then moving on to higher ratings after you earn your private pilot certificate is the next step.
An instrument rating gives pilots the ability to fly through clouds, and operate in reduced visibility. You’ll learn all about navigating on instruments and weather theory, while mastering flying techniques like holding and instrument approaches.
Pilots who want to earn their instrument rating typically begin working on it after earning their private pilot certificate.
Pilots holding 250 hours are eligible to earn their commercial certificate, which enables them to fly for compensation or hire. This rating contains maneuvers similar to those demonstrated for the private pilot certificate, albeit with tighter tolerances on aerial maneuvers and emergency procedures. Pilots who achieve this rating will emerge with a high degree of skill and competence.
Pilots who wish to fly for an airline often will need to build flight time needed to qualify for those positions. Many choose to become Flight Instructors, so they can be paid to fly.
Flight Instructor training is different from the other flight training courses, in that the majority of training is completed on the ground practicing teaching and developing a deeper understanding of skills needed to become a pilot. | aerospace |
https://specialistaviation.com/news/new-starters-at-specialist-aviation | 2023-12-06T18:32:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100602.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206162528-20231206192528-00505.warc.gz | 0.953004 | 179 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__268677873 | en | We are delighted to welcome two new Business Development Managers to Specialist Aviation Ltd.
Both will be focusing on gaining new customers for Specialist Aviation Ltd., and also harnessing our existing relationships with customers on the Group’s other products, along with finding new products to hold in stock that will increase our portfolio.
Oliver Rees (left in photo) brings his 6 years of experience at Leki Aviation UK, where he looked after the African regions as well as Israel. His cabin interior spares knowledge will be a valuable asset for the SA Group, as will his experience of distribution and aviation spares trading.
Issadeen Gafoor (right in photo) has worked in the aviation industry for 10 years working with AJW, Ansett and Oakenhurst and brings strong parts-trading experience and relationships to our company.
Welcome to the team, guys! | aerospace |
http://crosswordheaven.com/search/result?clue=private+jet+maker&answer= | 2015-12-01T07:32:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398465089.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205425-00246-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.75733 | 180 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__152761760 | en | Need More Help?
Some people prefer to have a solid book in their hands to look things up rather than looking on the web all the time. If thats the case for you, I highly recommend the crossword dictionaries below.
|Score||Answer||Source / Clue|
|LEAR||Private jet maker|
|CESSNA||Corporate jet maker|
|CEO||Private jet V.I.P., maybe|
|PERK||Private jet, e.g.|
|AIRBUS||France-based jet maker|
|FAMILYPILOT||Film about the flier of a clan's private jet?|
|BURGERKINGLEAR||Fast-food private jet?|
|JACUZZI||Maker of many jets|
|OCTOPI||Makers of ink jets?| | aerospace |
https://miketrialwriter.com/blog/age-of-exploration/ | 2024-04-18T21:09:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00312.warc.gz | 0.912637 | 543 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__149843149 | en | We are at the beginning of another age of exploration.
Artemis Rocket and the Moon
Every age of exploration has begun with a technological innovation. For the Europeans of the 16th century it was the square-rigged sailing ship. For us it spacecraft.
What will our explorers bring back? As with previous ages, explorers bring back items of high value and easy transportability.
Precious metals are a logical import. Our explorers might bring home metals such as lithium.
Lithium is necessary for manufacturing batteries. Demand for batteries is increasing as we move away from burning fossil fuels, but mining and refining metals has a significant negative impact on the environment. However if we utilize the metals we find in space, we can mine and refine them with no negative impact on earth's fragile environment.
Another logical import is energy. As we move away from burning fossil fuels, solar energy provides an option, but blanketing the earth with solar panels is not environmentally friendly. Not to mention the fact that solar energy is only generated during daylight hours and is reduced by clouds and precipitation.
But in space, large solar collectors make sense. They have no negative impact on earth’s environment and they generate power 24/7. That power can be transmitted to earth distribution stations using microwaves. This concept has been discussed for many years.
And we will import that most precious—and transportable—of all commodities: knowledge.
Not only knowledge about the universe, of which we are a part, but knowledge of how biological systems work. The zero-gee environment of the space station is a unique laboratory for advancing human health. Recent experiments include amyloid growth mechanisms, related to Alzheimers, and bone and muscle density loss mitigation related to osteoporosis. (NASA publication ISS Benefits for Humanity, P58-59).
Another precious commodity resulting from exploration is inspiration. When I see the smart young people involved in the space program I am inspired. These kids are smart, motivated, hard working, and they have a vision for our shared future. I see full participation of women and minorities. The technology is marvelous (and all of NASA-developed technology is available to all people).
It's great to be able to view rocket launches and spacecraft orbiting the moon in real time. Something I dreamed about when I was a kid.
Credits and sources:
Artemis mission photos and International Space Station photo: NASA
Power from Space: Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine August 2022, p14.
Resource Constraints and Renewable Energy: American Society of Mechanical Engineering Magazine, Dec 2022, page 14.
ISS Benefits for Humanity 2022, NASA publication. | aerospace |
https://sdk-forum.dji.net/hc/en-us/articles/15344781823513-Why-the-aircraft-does-not-use-RTK-data-for-navigating-while-RTK-positioning-solution-is-fixed | 2024-04-15T20:06:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00515.warc.gz | 0.893453 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__81792824 | en | The positioning solution for RTK contains the single point, floating point and fixed point. The aircraft may not use RTK data for navigation while the RTK positioning solution is fixed. The very basic reason is the reported coordinate from RTK module differs to the GNSS module, then the aircraft does not believe the reported coordinate from RTK module. The possible reason can be:
- The RTK is connected but user hasn't setAircraftRTKModuleEnabled. Thus, the aircraft will not use the RTK data for navigation. Please ensure to call this method before starting the motor.
- When the RTK positioning solution is fixed, the coodinate changes rapidly in a short time period or the RTK source has been changed(custom network RTK and base station RTK), the RTK base station has fallen. The aircraft will not use the RTK data in the entire flight. You have to land and reboot the aircraft. | aerospace |
http://nmessayjrlz.presidentialpolls.us/case-analysis-of-the-adam-aircraft-work-group-team.html | 2018-11-17T11:00:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743353.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20181117102757-20181117124757-00529.warc.gz | 0.960063 | 1,410 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__72026135 | en | Caseanalysisteamcom is a professional custom case analysis website that offers case studies solutions and analysis of any publisher like harvard business school, ivey publishing, darden school of business, kellogg school of management etc. Analysis of rivet/bolt groups analysis of cut-out in stiffened panels his work has a particular emphasis on providing an understanding of the behaviour of aircraft metallic and composite structural systems when they are subjected to loads determined from the different flight cases. When a team works together, it enhances the quality of the work and instills trust and satisfaction in the team members (chieh-wen, yi-fan & mingchia trust could be a problem as well since they have not worked with each other on a consistent basis because of the short amount of time that they.
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