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https://www.bikesrepublic.com/english/archive/fmx-rider-epic-backflip-stunt-plane/ | 2024-04-23T07:40:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818468.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423064231-20240423094231-00651.warc.gz | 0.960477 | 334 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__152771513 | en | Daredevil FMX rider and friends perform insane backflip stunt over a stunt plane.
Yes, you read the title right, someone took a motocross bike and did a backflip over an aircraft in flight with it. The rider in question is none other than freestyle motocross (FMX) ace Jimmy Fitzpatrick who successfully performed the stunt recently in the Southern California desert.
In what was dubbed as a world’s first stunt attempt of its kind, Fitzpatrick’s mission was to perform a backflip astride his motocross bike over a stunt plane piloted by stunt pilot (and femme fatale!) Melissa Andrzejewski underneath him. Clearly, this stunt would demand nothing short of perfect timing and speed from the FMX rider plus some highly precise flying from the pilot.
However, Fitzpatrick also had another challenge added in this stunt besides pilot Andrzejewski and her stunt plane. Roped into this death-defying feat too was highliner Sketchy Andy Lewis who would highline himself next to Fitzpatrick simultaneously during the stunt attempt.
It all sounds crazy at first, but as you can see in the featured video, FMX rider Fitzpatrick executed his backflip perfectly as pilot Andrzejewski flew precariously underneath him and the highliner, with both pilot and FMX rider miraculously dodging highliner Fitzpatrick too.
Honestly, we’re unable to decide who’s the bravest amongst the trio – the FMX rider, the nutter on the tightrope or the crack stunt pilot who’s also a blonde bombshell! | aerospace |
https://modshost.net/mfs2020/liveries/351st-flight-xii-squadron-typhoon-tiger-meet-v0-1-0/ | 2023-03-23T18:03:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945182.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323163125-20230323193125-00673.warc.gz | 0.930754 | 171 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__60422789 | en | Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon Italian Air Force, 351st Flight, XII Squadron, Tiger Meet, 2018.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a highly agile aircraft, designed to be a supremely effective dogfighter in combat. Later production aircraft have been increasingly better equipped to undertake air-to-surface strike missions and to be compatible with an increasing number of different armaments and equipment, including Storm Shadow and the RAF’s Brimstone. The Typhoon had its combat debut during the 2011 military intervention in Libya with the UK’s Royal Air Force and the Italian Air Force, performing aerial reconnaissance and ground-strike missions. The type has also taken primary responsibility for air-defence duties for the majority of customer nations.
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http://dailypostal.com/2013/02/08/asteroid-flyby-date-time-near-earth-asteroid-2012-da14-passes-earth/ | 2018-02-25T07:41:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816178.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225070925-20180225090925-00692.warc.gz | 0.915894 | 543 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__180670704 | en | An Asteroid Flyby is expected on February 15. Small near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14 will pass very close to Earth, so close that it will pass inside the ring of geosynchronous weather and communications satellites. NASA’s Near-Earth Object Program Office can accurately predict the asteroid’s path with the observations obtained, and it is therefore known that there is no chance that the asteroid might be on a collision course with Earth. Nevertheless, the flyby will provide a unique opportunity for researchers to study a near-Earth object up close. Here are the facts about the safe flyby of Earth of asteroid 2012 DA14 — a record close approach for a known object of this size.
What date and what time will the asteroid be closest to Earth?
Asteroid 2012 DA14 will be closest to Earth on Feb. 15 at approximately 19:24 UTC (2:24 p.m. EST/11:24 a.m. PST). This time may change by a minute or two as the asteroid is tracked on its approach and predictions are refined. At the time of closest approach, the asteroid will be over the eastern Indian Ocean, off Sumatra — approx. latitude: -6 deg South. / longitude: 97.5 deg East.
Could asteroid DA14 hit and impact Earth?
No. The orbit of asteroid 2012 DA14 is well understood – it will not come any closer than 17,150 miles (27,650 kilometers) above Earth’s surface during its flyby on Feb 15, 2013.
The asteroid’s orbit around the sun is roughly similar to that of Earth, and it makes relatively close approaches to our planet’s orbit twice per orbit. But, the 2013 flyby is by far the closest the asteroid will approach our planet for many decades. The next notable close approach to Earth will be on February 16, 2046, when the asteroid will pass no closer than 620,000 miles (1,000,000,000 kilometers) from the center-point of Earth.
How big is asteroid 2012 DA14?
Asteroid 2012 DA14 is currently estimated to be about 150 feet (45 meters) across and has an estimated mass of about 130,000 metric tons. If radar observations of this asteroid are successful, we might have a more accurate estimate of the asteroid’s size after its close approach.
How fast will the asteroid be traveling at closest approach?
Asteroid 2012 DA 14 is traveling at about 17,450 miles per hour (28,100 kilometers per hour), or 4.8 miles per second (7.82 kilometers per second) relative to Earth. | aerospace |
https://myfox8.com/2016/06/10/deer-on-runway-causes-small-plane-to-swerve-flip-at-guilford-county-airport/ | 2018-08-18T04:36:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221213286.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20180818040558-20180818060558-00151.warc.gz | 0.96738 | 212 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__194688036 | en | GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Deer on a runway caused a landing small plane to leave the runway and flip in Guilford County Friday afternoon, according to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident was reported at 1:49 p.m. at Southeast Greensboro Airport, located at 6334 Monnett Road near Climax.
According to the sheriff’s office, the pilot of a 1949 Cessna 120 was landing on the runway and saw a deer ran across the runway in front of the plane.
The pilot said he noticed several deer standing on the runway. He attempted to avoid colliding with the animals by going off the runway.
As the aircraft made contact with the grass, it pulled the plane into the brush where it flipped.
The accident caused a total loss of the aircraft, valued at $20,000.
The pilot, Timothy Yung Wei Yap, 20, of Chapel Hill, was not injured.
The FAA is investigating the crash. | aerospace |
https://ersingonul.blogspot.com/2017/10/skywalker-x8-tiltrotor.html | 2023-10-03T07:45:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511055.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003060619-20231003090619-00642.warc.gz | 0.860016 | 1,353 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__80561260 | en | This blog post includes the details of my VTOL aircraft build project. VTOL means "Vertical Take Off and Landing".
After my multicopter and remote control model helicopter builds, I was interested in Vtol aircrafts. Because of short flight time drawbacks of multirotors, I searched for the solution which has longer endurance. Fixed wing aircrafts have longer flight time and flight range advantages over multicopters. But they require runways or catapult launch systems/parachute for takeoff and landing. I searched most feasible fixed wing RC (remote control) aircraft to transform it to a vtol aircraft. My first and most important requirement was that the aircraft should have enough space to put all my avionics. Meanwhile I saw a Skywalker X8 in the second hand rc equipments announcement group. After studied its specifications, I decided to use Skywalker X8 delta wing aircraft for my VTOL build project.
I bought Skywalker X8 and started to search tilt mechanism. At the begining, I decided to use a main rotor mechanism of the 500 size rc helicopter with industrial bearings. But I realized that the overall weight could be more than Skywalker takeoff weight and I could not have all parts commercially on the shelf. At this point I found my self searching of 3D printers at the Aliexpress. It costed me about 3 month loss :) I bought a DIY 3D printer set and assembled it.
After fixing firmware and mechanical issues of the 3D printer I was ready to design and print tilt mechanism. I use Google Sketchup for the 3d part design. I prepare a sample Youtube video to show my drawing and printing process briefly.
I used SkyWalker X8 manual as a reference to assemble the aircraft. I design and print following parts for the 4 tilt mechanism and servo installations. You can find the 3d drawings at my github repository.
Quad arms installation parts:
I embedded the nuts in the printed parts. So I am able to use screws easily.
Tilt mechanism arms
Tilt mechanism arms are mounted on the servo shaft
Other tilt mechanism arm with bearing (6703ZZ ball bearing 17x23x4).
Tilt servo holders
Servo is inserted into the tilt servo holder
Brushless motors are mounted on the motor mounts.
Tilt mechanism is mounted on the carbon tubes
Wing servos are inserted in the wings using 3D printed servo holders.
One of the arm is ready
3D printed arm holders
The aircraft is almost ready
I use Pixhawk flight controller which runs on Ardupilot firmware and I can easily compile its open source code for my custom needs. At the beginning I tried to write my own user functions on the Arducopter firmware to tilt servos. After my first test I switched to Arduplane firmware and began to use it.
My current configuration:
Frame Kit: Skywalker X8
Vtol Conversion Parts: Custom 3D printed
Motor: Rctimer x5(400kV), 4 pieces
Speed Controller: Hobbywing 40A
Battery: Gens Ace 6s5100x2
BEC: Hobbywing 10A (Max 20A)
Flight Controller: Pixhawk,GPS recevier, Airspeed sensor
Tilt Servos: Savox SC-0251MG, 4 pieces
Wing (Elevon) Servos: Turnigy TGY-S712G, 2 pieces
Takeoff Weight: Approx. 5kg
Pixhawk Pinouts and Wiring
1: Left Wing RC Servo (Servo1_function=77)
2: Right Wing RC Servo (Servo2_function=78)
3-4: Not used
5: Front Right Motor (CC) (Servo5_function=33)
6: Aft Left Motor (CC) (Servo6_function=34)
7: Front Left Motor (Clockwise) (Servo7_function=35)
8: Aft Right Motor (Clockwise) (Servo8_function=36)
1 (CH_9): Front Right Tilt RC Servo
2 (CH_10): Aft Right Tilt RC Servo
3 (CH_11): Front Left Tilt RC Servo
4 (CH_12): Aft Left Tilt RC Servo
5 (CH_13)- 6 (CH_14): Not used.
Pixhawk Arduplane Parameters:
I use following parameters for my initial tests.
O_tilt_rate: 45 (default). It is decresed to 15 deg/sec for test.
mixing_gain: 0,5(default). It was increased to 0,8 to give more authority to the pilot.
At Qstabilize and Qhover modes all motors are at the up position. At FBWA mode, motors are tilted to the foward (horizontal)) position.
Skywalker X8 varies a lot in how people set it up, but you usually need parameters around this range:
- RLL2SRV_P: 0.8
- PTCH2SRV_P: 0.5
- NAVL1_PERIOD: 19
Pixhawk Channel mappingsPlane default channel mappings are:
- Channel 1: Roll
- Channel 2: Pitch
- Channel 3: Throttle
- Channel 4: Yaw
- Channel 8 (default): Flight modes. NOTE: Mode selection can be mapped to any unused parameter with the
You can see my first flight (hover test) I did last year (December 2016).
You can see my second flight I did at the beginning of October 2017.
As a result, after I check the log files and my configuration I will continue to test flights to perform full forward flight transition.
1. When I check the flight performance of the current configuration using ecalc, 17x5.5 propellers are not suitable for the forward flight. The aircraft flies near stall speed at full throttle. I must increase the pitch of the propeller.
2. I use 18mm carbon tubes for the quadcopter arms. The tube diameter should be more than 18mm to prevent the stretching of the arms. 25mm carbon tubes could be better.
3. Current configuration is open to single point of failure. | aerospace |
https://stylekandi.com/nasas-chief-of-human-spaceflight-doug-loverro-resigns-days-before-historic-crewed-mission/ | 2020-09-30T06:03:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402118004.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930044533-20200930074533-00026.warc.gz | 0.961475 | 482 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__236504569 | en | Doug Loverro, NASA’s Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, has abruptly and unexpectedly resigned from his put up, simply days earlier than a historic launch. Commercial Crew Demo-2 will take astronauts to the ISS aboard an American spacecraft for the primary time because the Space Shuttle was retired, and Loverro was deeply concerned.
The causes for Loverro’s departure aren’t clear, however they should be very compelling for him to depart at this important second when a program he oversaw is coming into its closing phases. Loverro got here in as head of HEO in October, following the reassignment final summer season of Bill Gersteinmaier, who led it for a few years and reportedly left after clashing with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
Ken Bowersox, a NASA veteran who briefly served as performing administrator between the tenure of the 2, will take over the function for the current.
Loverro was cautious to tamp down any rumors of discord surrounding his resignation, although he didn’t get particular. In an ominous observe reportedly despatched to colleagues, he wrote:
The dangers we take, whether or not technical, political, or private, all have potential penalties if we choose them incorrectly. I took such a threat earlier within the yr as a result of I judged it needed to meet our mission. Now, over the stability of time, it’s clear that I made a mistake in that selection for which I alone should bear the implications.
What precisely that threat was is as but unknown; There isn’t any selection he made that has clearly gone bitter in the previous few days. Programs associated to the Artemis mission, particularly the Space Launch System growth course of, have acquired pointed criticism for overspending and delays, however they predate Loverro.
The speedy impact of Loverro’s departure is tough to calculate. His speedy duties, together with issuing closing OKs for the upcoming Demo-2 mission placing two astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, can be fulfilled by Bowersox. Demo-2 is scheduled for a May 27 launch.
Here’s what SpaceX and NASA’s essential Crew Dragon mission ought to appear to be on May 27
This story is creating and updates are anticipated as the small print of Loverro’s misjudgment emerge. | aerospace |
https://kimdeyir.com/golf-balls-lost-by-astronaut-alan-shepard-on-the-moon-are-found-50-years-later/ | 2022-05-17T04:59:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662515501.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517031843-20220517061843-00746.warc.gz | 0.930087 | 524 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__216209397 | en | In accordance with the information of The Solar, 2 golf balls that Shepard claimed to have lost throughout hits with a makeshift golf membership on the Moon on the Apollo 14 mission between January 31 and February 6, 1971 had been found on account of enhancing the pictures throughout the touchdown mission.
STACKING TECHNIQUE IS USED IN THE IMAGES
videographer Andy Saunders “stacking method”It did a high-resolution scan of the unique pictures taken by the Apollo 14 crew, together with the a lot smaller 16-millimetre pictures. Thus, Shepard’s declare was confirmed.
THE BALLS DON’T GO THAT FAR
Shepard claimed that he made two hits with the stick in his hand, that the ball went right into a crater with the first hit, and the second one traveled kilometers away.
Improved pictures of the space the place the shuttle landed revealed that it was not as profitable as the astronaut claimed.
In the footage, it was seen that Shepard’s first hit was 22 meters away, and the second was 37 meters away.
Saunders, who enabled the balls to be found by enhancing the pictures, instructed the BBC that though the astronaut couldn’t throw the balls so far as he claimed, it was even essential that he managed to do that on the moon.
“THE HIT UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CONDITIONS”
Emphasizing that Shepard struck underneath extraordinary circumstances, Saunders stated, “Think about making this shot in an setting the place you’ve gotten astronaut fits and thick gloves that cowl you and the place there isn’t a gravity. The truth that Shepard may even contact the ball and blow it up is spectacular.” he stated.
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https://mustangnews.net/polysat-testing-nasa-technology/ | 2021-01-17T01:09:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703507971.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20210116225820-20210117015820-00563.warc.gz | 0.933468 | 1,205 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__164912826 | en | PolySat is building a new satellite for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to carry cameras into space — everybody smile. Cal Poly’s eighth CubeSat will test new onboard image processing software, former project manager Brian Tubb said.
NASA gets to test its software on an inexpensive satellite, and PolySat gets the opportunity to work with NASA’s new technology in the CP8. PolySat has created an entirely new avionics system, the brains of the operation, Tubb said.
“It’s paving the way for all of our future satellites,” Tubb said.
NASA eventually wants to use its processing system on bigger, more important satellites, but it gets to test with CP8 cheaply. A typical NASA mission may cost up to $100 million or more, but the CP8 costs closer to $1 million, said Steve Chien, project leader for JPL.
“One of the most interesting things is because this is a much cheaper satellite, we can try out things and take risks that we really wouldn’t do with a much more expensive satellite,” Chien said.
PolySat has built or is building 10 CubeSats, and four of them have reached space. CP8, named IPEX, which stands for Intelligent Payload Experiment, has been in production for the past two years. PolySat anticipates finishing within the next month, Tubb said.
The IPEX has five onboard cellphone cameras, three megapixels each, just enough to make sure JPL’s image processing software works. The cameras will take up to five images per second and the processor will downlink the images to PolySat, Tubb said.
In this case, CP8 will process images of Earth, not powerful enough to see people, but basic outlines such as cloud movement and continents, Tubb said.
IPEX will pave the way for NASA’s proposed Hyper Spectral Infrared Instrument mission. The HyspIRI would use infrared imaging software to capture images of natural disasters, changes in the world’s ecosystems, the likelihood of future volcanic eruptions and much more, Chien said.
“HyspIRI is one of the missions for which IPEX is very specifically enabling and demonstrating the technologies for, but there’s a dozen or more missions under study for which IPEX, assuming it’s a successful technology demonstration, is going to test how these people think about their missions,” Chien said.
Because IPEX is an inexpensive satellite, it can’t control where it’s pointing to take images. It will tumble slowly when it reaches orbit and eventually use passive magnetics, a bar magnet put into the satellite, to align itself with Earth’s magnetic field, Tubb said.
The IPEX will turn at one rotation per second and will always have at least one side facing Earth. That ensures a radio link, Tubb said.
When images are taken and processed, they will be transmitted to PolySat over radio. The processor will choose which pictures to send, based on what NASA wants. In this case, Earth, electrical engineering senior Nicholas Weiser said.
“Is this a picture worth sending down to Earth? And if so, then it will send it whenever we tell it to,” Weiser said.
In addition to the image processing software, IPEX will orbit using a new processor running on Atmel hardware. PolySat previously used several different processors for each subsystem on the satellite. Now the team has created one main processor running Linux, Craig Francis, the CP8 team leader, said.
“We’ve greatly reduced the size of our avionics and we’ve greatly increased the processing power,” Francis said.
PolySat has increased satellite efficiency through an improved communication system. On previous CubeSats, everything was done through an audio card that collected data with a microphone and then input into the computer. That took much more time to send back the information, Tubb said.
It would have been like having one person who speaks Spanish and one person who speaks English with a translator in between, causing communication to be indirect and slow. Now, there are two people who speak the same language and don’t need to repeat the information through a translator, Tubb said.
“The basic way to describe it is we got two people that speak the same language,” Tubb said. It can go like 10 times faster, 100 times faster.”
PolySat has several tests to run on IPEX before finishing production, Tubb said. The IPEX needs to be put through space-like environments to test solar cells that generate power and extra protection mechanisms in case something shuts off while in space, Tubb said. The team will put IPEX in a vacuum and thermally cycle it to ensure it can withstand extreme temperatures.
PolySat anticipates launching IPEX in October. It will launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base via an Atlas V rocket. The satellite will go into low Earth orbit, 111 miles above the Earth’s surface, NASA says.
PolySat estimates that the mission lifespan will be six months. IPEX will eventually burn up in the atmosphere more than 20 years later, Francis said.
The IPEX provides an excellent learning experience for the engineering students involved, Tubb said.
“That’s always one of the major purposes of our lab,” Tubb said. “And a lot of people think they do and they don’t, so it’s a learning experience.
“We’ve just taught a dozen-odd students how to design a satellite, how to be an actual engineer.”
Katie Tomayko contributed to this article. | aerospace |
http://moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=Mission_mars.html | 2014-10-31T18:30:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414637900080.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20141030025820-00238-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.859912 | 67 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__113284031 | en | Mission to Mars
About one-third of NASA's missions to Mars have failed. Can you do better? Help guide a virtual Mars rover in this live, interactive presentation that explores the past, present and future of Mars missions. Recommended for ages 8 and older.
This Science 360 program is supported by a National Science Foundation grant. | aerospace |
https://www.myfashionz.com/?p=137 | 2019-08-24T17:29:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027321351.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824172818-20190824194818-00384.warc.gz | 0.959274 | 791 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__22064593 | en | A drone, in technological terms, is an unmanned aircraft. Drones are more formally known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or unmanned aircraft systems (UASes). Essentially, a drone is a flying robot that can be remotely controlled or fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans in their embedded systems, working in conjunction with onboard sensors and GPS.
In the recent past, UAVs were most often associated with the military, where they were used initially for anti-aircraft target practice, intelligence gathering and then, more controversially, as weapons platforms. Drones are now also used in a wide range of civilian roles ranging from search and rescue, surveillance, traffic monitoring, weather monitoring and firefighting, to personal drones and business drone-based photography, as well as videography, agriculture and even delivery services.
The history of drones
Many trace the history of drones to 1849 Italy, when Venice was fighting for its independence from Austria. Austrian soldiers attacked Venice with hot-air, hydrogen- or helium-filled balloons equipped with bombs.
The first pilotless radio-controlled aircraft were used in World War I. In 1918, the U.S. Army developed the experimental Kettering Bug, an unmanned “flying bomb” aircraft, which was never used in combat.
The first generally used drone appeared in 1935 as a full-size retooling of the de Havilland DH82B “Queen Bee” biplane, which was fitted with a radio and servo-operated controls in the back seat. The plane could be conventionally piloted from the front seat, but generally it flew unmanned and was shot at by artillery gunners in training. The term drone dates to this initial use, a play on the “Queen Bee” nomenclature.
UAV technology continued to be of interest to the military, but it was often too unreliable and costly to put into use. After concerns about the shooting down of spy planes arose, the military revisited the topic of unmanned aerial vehicles. Military use of drones soon expanded to play roles in dropping leaflets and acting as spying decoys.
Military drone use solidified in 1982 when the Israeli Air Force used UAVs to wipe out the Syrian fleet with minimal loss of Israeli forces. The Israeli UAVs acted as decoys, jammed communication and offered real-time video reconnaissance.
Drones have continued to be a mainstay in the military, playing critical roles in intelligence, surveillance and force protection, artillery spotting, target following and acquisition, battle damage assessment and reconnaissance, as well as for weaponry.
Modern drone history
A Wall Street Journal report claims widespread drone use began in 2006 when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency introduced UAVs to monitor the the U.S. and Mexico border.
In late 2012, Chris Anderson, editor in chief of Wired magazine, retired to dedicate himself to his drones company, 3D Robotics, Inc. (3DR). The company, which started off specializing in hobbyist personal drones, now markets its UAVs to aerial photography and film companies, construction, utilities and telecom businesses, and public safety companies, among others.
In late 2013, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced a plan to use commercial drones for delivery activities. However, in July 2016, Reno-based startup Flirtey beat Amazon to the punch, successfully delivering a package to a resident in Nevada via a commercial drone. Other companies have since followed suit. For example, in September 2016, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University began a test with Project Wing, a unit of Google owner Alphabet, Inc., to make deliveries, starting with burritos produced at a local Chipotle restaurant. Then in December 2016, Amazon delivered its first Prime Air package in Cambridge, England. In March of 2017, it demonstrated a Prime Air drone delivery in California. | aerospace |
https://www.homeworkminutes.com/question/view/180381/Jet-fuel-and-air-with-stoich-mix-on-a-10000-altitude-with-pressure | 2018-08-16T11:42:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210735.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816113217-20180816133217-00491.warc.gz | 0.77664 | 105 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__84005721 | en | Jet fuel and air with stoich mix on a 10000 altitude with pressure of 20000 Pa and temp -50 Celsius and laminar flame
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https://www.travelagentcentral.com/transportation/revised-schedule-for-new-boeing-787-results-a-third-quarter-charge | 2020-11-29T22:09:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141203418.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20201129214615-20201130004615-00154.warc.gz | 0.943931 | 316 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__147300647 | en | The first test flight of Boeing’s “787 Dreamliner” is scheduled to take off at the end of 2009, with delivery to carriers occurring within the fourth quarter of 2010.
The Boeing Company explained that this revised schedule reflects the need to reinforce an area along the side of the aircraft, while providing a several week cushion for flight-testing and certification. Currently, Boeing is projecting a production rate of 10 airplanes per month by late 2013.
"This new schedule provides us the time needed to complete the remaining work necessary to put the 787's game-changing capability in the hands of our customers," said Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney.
In an updated program profitability assessment, Boeing has concluded that the initial flight-test airplanes have no commercial market value beyond the development effort due to the extensive amount of rework and modifications made to the aircraft. Accordingly, costs initially recorded for the first three flight-test airplanes are being reclassified from “program inventory” to a “research and development” expense. This has resulted in a non-cash charge of $2.5 billion pre-tax ($2.21 per share), against Boeing’s third-quarter results.
Moving forward with the 787’s “side-of-body” reinforcement, initial testing has been completed on the aircraft and design details for the new fittings are being finalized.
Boeing says that it will update its 2009 financial guidance in October when it reports its third-quarter results. | aerospace |
http://www.kiwiaircraftimages.com/pages/w01mac63.html | 2019-03-26T06:37:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912204857.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326054828-20190326080828-00516.warc.gz | 0.945943 | 98 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__128196056 | en | Taken at Whenuapai, March 17, 2001. Rear cockpit - ejection seat. A general view of the Martin Baker Mk.10L fitted to the MB339. (The colours a bit off as this was the first frame on the film which wasn't wound quite far enough). The rear seat has the command control valve (or chicken switch) which if active will activate the student's seat if the instructor ejects.
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https://www.thehawkeye.com/a3713a15-e339-58e1-a381-c1cb3bb503d3.html | 2019-09-23T15:53:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514577363.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923150847-20190923172847-00216.warc.gz | 0.968912 | 491 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__183947179 | en | Growing paranoia over aerial spying by individuals, corporations and government has collided with black humor in Deer Trail, Colo.
Next month, the leaders of the town that lies along Interstate 70 southeast of Denver International Airport will consider an ordinance that would allow residents to shoot down any unmanned aircraft that might fly over the town.
The offer includes a $100 bounty to anyone who can produce the fuselage of a downed aircraft. The aircraft are known to government agencies and aircraft manufacturers as UAVs (for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and colloquially and in the media as drones. Actually, the later is not accurate since UAVs are flown by ground-based pilots via cameras and radio/satellite control.
Town trustees would require UAV hunters to buy an annual hunting license for $25. Modest enough, except it won't go far toward paying the town's legal fees should someone actually shoot down a UAV.
That of course seems unlikely - and perhaps purposely so - considering the restrictions the city would impose.
Hunters would have to complete a UAV identification course; could only fire at UAVs flying below 1,000 feet (difficult to ascertain without radar); must be certain the aircraft are unmanned (also difficult to do from that distance); and can only use shotguns of 12 gauge or less.
We can buy stocks and surf the Internet on a cellphone but the shotgun that can deliver a lethal load of pellets 333 yards straight up has not been built.
Deer Trail's UAV hunting ordinance thus seems deliberately conceived to fail while maximizing exposure for the town.
Town's trustee Dorothy Pisel admitted as much.
"Yes, it is tongue-in-cheek," she said, "but I'm going to vote for it. It could benefit the town with all the publicity."
Or it could bring down the wrath of the Federal Aviation Administration on its 600 residents.
The ordinance was written by Phillip Steel, an Army veteran with an MBA who finds the emerging ubiquity of UAVs watching everything alarming.
"We don't want to become a surveillance society," he told Reuters news service.
In a technology-dominated society the fearful residents of Deer Trail have plenty of company. They've made their point. But calling on people to shoot down UAVS, even in jest, won't seem so funny when the denunciations and the legal bills start rolling in. | aerospace |
https://altuslocal135.com/legislative-action/tell-your-senators-to-protect-airline-workers/ | 2023-05-30T02:31:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644915.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530000715-20230530030715-00075.warc.gz | 0.922833 | 227 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__198666863 | en | The House yesterday passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill that will renew the agency’s funding for another five years. The bill will provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American competitiveness and safety in aviation.
Airline labor highlights of the bill include protection for customer service agents from physical abuse that requires airlines to implement an assault prevention and response plan within 90 days, as well as provide additional training. The bill also sets a minimum ten-hour rest period for flight attendants, equaling pilots’ minimum rest and provides funding for airline maintenance education.
The bill also requires all newly manufactured commercial passenger aircraft to be equipped with secondary cockpit barriers, bans in-flight voice cell phone calls, requires the regulation of service and emotional support animals on aircraft, and improves the safe transport of lithium batteries.
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https://www.document-center.com/standards/show/ASTM-D6615 | 2019-05-22T09:13:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256778.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522083227-20190522105227-00179.warc.gz | 0.845869 | 573 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__203753972 | en | ASTM-D6615 › Standard Specification for Jet B Wide-Cut Aviation Turbine Fuel
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This specification covers the use of purchasing agencies in formulating specifications for purchases of aviation turbine fuel under contract. This specification defines type Jet B wide-cut aviation turbine fuel intended for use in aircraft that are certified to use such fuel. This fuel has advantages for operations in very low temperature environments compared with other fuels. The aviation turbine fuel shall consist of blends of refined hydrocarbons derived from crude petroleum, natural gasoline, or blends thereof with synthetic hydrocarbons. Additives such as antioxidants, metal deactivator, electrical conductivity additive, leak detection additive, and other additives including biocidal additive and fuel system icing inhibitor, may be added to the aviation turbine fuel in the amount and of the composition specified. The aviation turbine fuel shall conform to the requirements prescribed for the following: aromatics, mercaptan sulfur content, sulfur content, distillation temperature, distillation residue, distillation loss, density, vapor pressure, freezing point, net heat of combustion, smoke point and naphthalene content, copper strip corrosion, thermal stability such as filter pressure drop and tube deposits, existent gum, electrical conductivity, and microseparometer rating. The test methods for determining conformance to these specified requirements are given.
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1.1 This specification covers the use of purchasing agencies in formulating specifications for purchases of aviation turbine fuel under contract.
1.2 This specification defines one specific type of aviation turbine fuel for civil use. This fuel has advantages for operations in very low temperature environments compared with other fuels described in Specification . This fuel is intended for use in aircraft that are certified to use such fuel.
1.3 This specification does not define the quality assurance testing and procedures necessary to ensure that fuel in the distribution system continues to comply with this specification after batch certification. Such procedures are defined elsewhere, for example in ICAO 9977, EI/JIG Standard 1530, JIG 1, JIG 2, API 1543, API 1595, and ATA-103.
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https://lamat.me/mr/servotimer.html | 2023-06-05T03:08:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224650620.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605021141-20230605051141-00551.warc.gz | 0.89725 | 336 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__139909121 | en | Servo Timer device is usable for activation of the mode of forced landing in freely flying aircraft models. The device is able to control any servomechanism with a delay of activation from parts of second to one hour.
Application of the device.
Freely flying models can fly in upward flows of air for very long time. To avoid flying away by a model, timers for forced landing are used. A timer can be used for switching off the engine as well. Any servomechanism of a standard remote control system can be connected to the output of the device. The device is fed by a 5V power supply. On switching on, the servomechanism is in the preset end position. After the expiry of the set period, the servomechanism transfers to an opposite position.
Setting of the required value of the timer.
Remove the jumper from the device. Switch on the device and activate the seconds counter. When the seconds counter achieves the required time interval, put the jumper on the device. You can choose a direction of operation of the servomechanism. On each subsequent tuning, the device switches on the reverse function this means that the servomechanism will move in the opposite direction. The maximum value of the timer is 1 hour; the accuracy of time measuring is 0.02 s. On usual operation of the timer, it should be equipped with the jumper.
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The feeding voltage - 3-5.5V
Consumption current - 3 mA
Sizes - 32x12x4 mm
Weight - 3 g | aerospace |
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https://www.ipa4fun.com/games/com.flyingdevelopmentstudio.infiniteflight/ | 2024-04-20T06:50:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00694.warc.gz | 0.850679 | 748 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__182608768 | en | Infinite Flight Simulator for iPhone and iPad
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https://cse.umn.edu/aem/news/umn-students-win-2021-virtual-spaceport-america-cup | 2024-03-05T00:40:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476592.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304232829-20240305022829-00690.warc.gz | 0.962609 | 824 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__20105706 | en | UMN Students Win 2021 Virtual Spaceport America Cup
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (07/8/21) -Spaceport America and the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) have announced that the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Virtual Spaceport America Cup. The team won not only in their category, 30,000ft Solid SRAD Motor, but took first place in the overall competition.
Seventy-five teams from 16 different countries competed during the three-day, online event that occurred from June 18-20. The virtual competition allowed university student teams to submit rocket designs for evaluation and included technical presentations and forums, keynote addresses from aerospace industry leaders and rocket safety training. Competitors also had the opportunity to meet with sponsors and exhibitors to learn more about aerospace career pathways and recruitment.
For the 30,000ft solid SRAD motor category, the team designed a rocket system capable of carrying a payload of a mass of at least 4kg to an altitude of 30,000ft above ground level using a Student Research and Developed Solid Propellant Motor. The team had to also ensure that the rocket had robust recovery and tracking systems and also submitted a nearly 100-page technical report and 15 minute video documenting the rocket system, which included an extended abstract and slide deck covering a chosen part of the rocket. They chose to submit the abstract and slide deck covering their Universal Flight Computer, which is a modular, custom avionics bay designed to fit in the nose cone. The team was selected from 20 teams to present (which was on the Universal Flight Computer) and participated in a 15 minute Q&A session. Launching a rocket was not required for the competition and did not factor into scoring, but the UMN group did so anyway in order to get team members launch experience and to see how their design fared in flight conditions.
“Congratulations to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and all the other teams that competed in the 2021 Virtual Spaceport America Cup,” said Spaceport America Executive Director, Scott McLaughlin. “The event turnout has been incredible, and the caliber of the design and innovation has really impressed us. We look forward to welcoming the teams back to New Mexico in 2022.”
Despite the difficulties of COVID-19, the team has been able to work on designing and building though in limited capacity. The rocket designed for competition and the rocket flown for the test launch differed slightly due to FAA regulations limiting maximum altitude to 20,000ft at the North Branch, MN launch site. The test launch rocket was slightly more than 12 ft. tall, 6 inches in diameter, weighed 123 lb., had a solid propellant motor configured to hit an altitude of about 18,000 ft., had an aluminum fin can with 4 fins, and contained a payload, a triple redundant deployment avionics system for a dual-deploy parachute system, and custom Universal Flight Computer.
“Overall, this was one of the most successful flights the team has had, and built upon the success we had at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Competition.” Said Rocket Team Lead, Patrick Collins.
In the summer, the team plans to continue designing and building their High Altitude rocket with the hopes of competing at a different event in Nevada in September with a smaller group. At the same time, the group also hopes to improve on a few aspects as a team.
The team is looking into building a rocket with a larger diameter next year, making fins from carbon fiber, and designing a new solid propellant. Technically, they would like to improve the robustness of recovery and payload systems and the reliability their telemetry systems. As a team, they also hope to build their outreach program and conduct more events with local schools and organizations. Rocket Team always welcomes new members and are recruiting with special emphasis on continuing to limit disparities in diversity that often affect college engineering teams.
Anyone interested in joining rocket team can visit the team’s website. | aerospace |
http://dailygrail.com/blogs/Paul-Collins/2010/4/Spacecraft-Could-Change-the-Future-Space-Travel-where-are-the-American | 2013-05-19T09:00:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697232084/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094032-00099-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908817 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__109017032 | en | Something for TDG http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/...
Imagine a revolutionary new single-stage space vehicle, greatly rivaling the design of the Space Shuttle, boasting these features and capabilities:
1. Instead of using traditional rocket fuel, the vehicle is powered efficiently by silicon-based derivatives of sand (called silanes). Its combustion system is made environmentally safe by using oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
2. It has a flying saucer-like appearance and takes off horizontally, similar to an airplane, using air while in the atmosphere before switching to an onboard oxidizer after reaching the upper limits of the atmosphere. In this way, it greatly reduces the oxidizer-to-payload ratio problem traditionally found in space flight.
3. It uses the most advanced engine design, making it capable of speeds of more than 9,000 mph in the atmosphere.
Sounds like science fiction? Not quite. | aerospace |
https://ezpdo.net/editorial-congress-must-act-now-to-avert-catastrophe-in-space/ | 2022-10-06T13:04:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337836.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006124156-20221006154156-00556.warc.gz | 0.938638 | 921 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__218357185 | en | editorial | Congress must act now to avert catastrophe in space
More than 1,500. That’s the extra debris now floating in low Earth orbit due to the reckless and irreversible Russian anti-satellite test last November.
An additional 13,000 small satellites will be added by the Chinese when they deploy a large constellation to provide internet services.
Then consider US licensed companies that have already launched more than 2,000 satellites out of the tens of thousands of satellites planned over the next decade.
All of this must be added to the approximately 40,000 objects currently tracked by US Space Command. As an engineer, I can do math all day. I appreciate. What’s not so fun is dealing with the pressing problem that tens of thousands of objects traveling at around 17,500 mph in low Earth orbit threaten launch vehicles, space assets and human lives.
It was just over a decade ago when the Iridium 33 and the derelict Russian military communications satellites Kosmos 2251 collided, creating thousands of new pieces of debris and a permanent headache for the crews on board. of the International Space Station (ISS). Since then, astronauts aboard the ISS have witnessed a significant number of near misses. It is only a matter of time before the next catastrophic event takes place – one in which lives or key commercial and national security assets are lost. How many more hiccups will it take before Congress acts? Should we wait for this disaster? For the good of all of us, I hope not.
It’s not melodramatic to say it’s a four-alarm fire. We in the space sector smell the smoke and see the flames. The executive branch also recognizes the urgency. Two successive US presidential administrations have asserted the need for the United States to develop a national space traffic management (STM) function. Space Policy Directive-3 (SPD3) directed the Department of Commerce (DOC) to make space security data and services available to the public, while the Department of Defense manages the authoritative catalog of space objects. The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) would be the civilian agency charged with performing the STM tasks outlined in SPD-3, and this position was reaffirmed by a Congress-led study of the National Academy of Public Administration. Although the DOC has taken some initial steps, including creating an open-architecture data repository, critical elements remain unresolved, hampering the ability of U.S. industry to anticipate what will be needed for responsible use. from space. This is an unacceptable situation that only Congress can resolve.
That’s why the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is leading an effort to advance the STM issue. We brought together major players in the space industry, as well as insurance, finance, international, legal and technical sectors, all of whom underscored the urgency of this issue with key congressional staff.
Our positions and recommendations are simple:
• We strongly support the full implementation of SPD-3.
• We call on Congress to authorize the OSC as the government office responsible for the civil responsibilities of the STM.
• In addition, the CSO should be elevated to the rank of direct subordinate to the Under Secretary of Commerce.
• The CSO should receive adequate funding to hire the necessary human resources and establish the required data systems.
• The CSO should also eventually become a small office within the department and be headed by an assistant secretary.
Such actions will give CSO the gravity and agility to work at the highest levels of the department and across government agencies to coordinate and establish a national civilian STM function, as well as engage authoritatively in multi-stakeholder discussions at the global level. ‘foreigner.
I must acknowledge that the US Senate passed the SPACE Act, which codifies elements of SPD-3 by formally assigning civil space situational awareness responsibilities to the DOC. It’s encouraging; however, more needs to be done. Hurry up. We cannot afford to wait for a catastrophic event before appropriate action is taken to resolve this issue.
The space community is unanimous: Congress must act now on space traffic management to provide stability and certainty, so the commercial sector can continue to innovate and invest in new businesses that continue to build a robust space economy.
Dan Dumbacher is the executive director of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
This article originally appeared in the March 2022 issue of SpaceNews magazine. | aerospace |
https://mh17scenario5.wordpress.com/ | 2019-05-26T12:08:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259126.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526105248-20190526131248-00029.warc.gz | 0.958904 | 3,708 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__122229325 | en | October 18, 2016
The official investigation considered four scenarios that could explain the crash of flight MH17: an accident, a bomb, a fighter jet, and a surface-to-air missile. It excluded the first three and chose the fourth:
However, none of these scenarios is convincing:
- An accident or technical defect can be excluded due to the damage on the plane (holes in the fuselage)
- A bomb inside the plane can also be excluded due to the damage on the plane (punctures from the outside)
- A Ukranian fighter jet could not have reached the cruising altitude of a Boeing 777 (10 km), and wasn’t seen on any radar either.
- A surface-to-air missile (such as a BUK) would have made a loud noise and would have left a trail of smoke behind (launch smoke), visible for minutes and from several miles away. None of this was observed (or even documented) by any witness in the region.
Strangely, though, the official investigation did not consider
the fifth and most plausible scenario:
MH17 may have been downed by an armed drone.
Indeed, all the evidence points towards
a modern combat drone having downed MH17:
- Unlike a Ukrainian SU-25 fighter aircraft, a modern combat drone (such as an MQ-9 Reaper drone) can easily reach an altitude of 10 to 15 km: the cruising altitude of a Boeing 777.
- And unlike a surface-to-air missile, a combat drone makes no noise and leaves no trail of smoke behind.
- But like a fighter jet, a modern combat drone can be armed with air-to-air missiles. Such air-to-air missiles can be infrared-guided short-range missiles (unlikely: warhead too small and targeting engines, not cockpit), but also radar-guided medium-range (beyond-visual-range) missiles, making it possible to reach air targets at a distance of up to 100 km. Indeed, General Atomics confirmed that the wings and maximum payload (1700 kg) of an MQ-9 Reaper drone are more than sufficient to mount even large air-to-air missiles. The largest air-to-air missiles (such as an R-33, R-37 or R-40) have warheads of up to 70 kg, just like a BUK.
- While a combat drone is much slower than a Boeing 777 (500 km/h vs. 900 km/h), an air-to-air missile is of course much faster than any airplane. Indeed, the missile is so fast (and small) that it will not be displayed on any civilian radar screen. It will be filtered out, as the official investigation confirmed:
The missile may have been visible in (raw) primary radar data. However, the official investigation only had access to secondary radar data (aircraft tansponder signals) and radar screen data, but not to primary radar data. Notably, Ukraine did not even provide a screen video of its primary radar data:
- Since no primary radar data had been provided, even the drone itself (without transponder) would be undetectable for the official investigation. Moreover, the drone may not have been registered at all by a local civilian radar if it was flying far away from the airplane, at a higher altitude (up to 15km), in military (non-civilian) airspace, or if it was covered by stealth coating.
- Furthermore, the damage caused by an air-to-air missile may be indistinguishable from a surface-to-air missile. In fact, many air-to-air missiles are also used as surface-to-air missiles (and vice versa). Examples include the American AIM-120 AMRAAM (medium-range) and the Israeli Python (short-range) and Derby (medium-range) missiles, which are used as part of the SPYDER air defence system.
- In August 2015, a Russian study suggested that MH17 was shot down by an Israeli Python-5 air-to-air missile (which usually targets the cockpit of a plane due to an advanced electro-optical guidance system). Yet the authors still assumed the missile must have been fired by a fighter jet. Because Ukraine has no fighter jets that can carry a Python-5, the authors speculated that a special version of a Georgian fighter jet may have been used. This seems unlikely.
However, a Python-5 (or Derby) missile can also be carried by an Israeli combat drone such as the Heron-TP (Eitan), which easily reaches an altitude of 10 to 15km. (More on Israeli combat drones, see here, here and here).
Why did the official investigation not even consider the scenario of a combat drone?
Because they wrongly assumed MH17 could only have been downed by the local war parties, i.e. the Ukrainian military or the Eastern Ukrainian rebels. Therefore, they wrongly restricted the “air-to-air scenario” to a Ukranian fighter jet, which was then excluded. The official investigation did not consider the possibility that a third party with more advanced technological capabilities may have been involved in the downing of MH17.
Excerpt from the JIT presentation (after they have excluded an accident and a bomb):
Why did the official investigation conclude it must have been a BUK missile?
The only reason why the official investigation concluded MH17 was shot down by a BUK missile is that two pieces of butterfly-shaped warhead fragments were “found” in the debris of the plane:
These butterfly-shaped warhead fragments are found in only one specific warhead: a BUK warhead of type 9N314M1:
There is only one problem with this story: Almaz-Antey, the manufacturer of the BUK sytem, attested that a 9N314M1 warhead can only be used on an advanced BUK missile of type 9M38M1 (see image above). However, even the official investigation acknowledges that the Eastern Ukrainian rebels could not have possessed this advanced type of BUK missile, but only a standard missile of type 9M38. Yet according to the manufacturer, a standard 9M38 BUK missile can carry only a standard warhead of type 9N314, which does not contain the butterfly-shaped warhead fragments (see image above).
This was in conflict with the scenario favored by the official investigation. Therefore the investigators turned to the “Kiev Research Institute of Forensic Expertise”, which belongs to the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice. This institute contradicted Almaz-Antey and claimed that even a 9N314M1 warhead can be configured such that it is compatible with a standard 9M38 BUK missile. Proof: none. (And even if it were possible: why would the rebels acquire an advanced warhead simply to reconfigure it and put it on an old missile, when many standard warheads are still available?) Nevertheless, the official investigation ignored the statement made by the manufacturer of the BUK system and adopted the claim by the Ukrainian institute, as shown in the excerpt below.
There is however a much more plausible explanation for the two butterfly-shaped fragments found in the debris: they may simply have been planted prior to the examination in order to incriminate the rebels (and Russia), while overlooking the fact that the only warhead containing these fragments is perhaps not even compatible with a standard BUK missile.
This explanation is in line with several other facts:
- No butterfly-shaped holes were found on the cockpit or fuselage of MH17
- The corpses of the cockpit crew, in which one of the butterfly-shaped fragments was “found”, got a “special treatment” at a Ukranian mortuary prior to their delivery to the Netherlands
- The tests carried out by the manufacturer of the BUK system showed that if indeed a 9N314M1 warhead had been used, not only would there be many butterfly-shaped holes in the fuselage, but many more than just two such fragments would have been found in the wreckage. These results were again ignored by the official investigation.
- There is already strong indication that a third fragment was indeed planted in the wreckage after the crash.
More faulty logic
The next excerpt from the DSB report shows again the faulty logic applied by the official investigation:
- They first assume that “air-to-air” can only mean a local (Ukranian) fighter jet. Wrong!
- Because of this, they consider only locally available (Soviet/Russian) air-to-air missiles. Wrong!
- They identify three (Soviet) missiles with a fragmentation-explosion warhead (R-33, R-37 and R-40). However, because none of these contain “bow-tie” (butterfly) shaped fragments, they exclude the use of any air-to-air missile. Wrong!
- Because of this, they think they can exclude the air-to-air scenario altogether. Wrong!
- Finally, they add that in the case of an air-to-air attack, “another aircraft” (near MH17) would have to have been recorded “at least by primary radar data”. Wrong again! Besides, the investigation didn’t even have access to primary radar data (see point 5 above).
What about the simulation studies?
The official investigation did run several simulation studies to evaluate the size of the missile and its launch position. However, these simulations were run only after the air-to-air scenario was (wrongly) excluded. Therefore, the simulations only considered a surface-to-air missile. In other words, the simulations did not exclude an air-to-air missile at all. Moreover, as seen above, many air-to-air missiles are identical to surface-to-air missiles.
What about the video and photo evidence of a BUK missile being moved from Russia to Eastern Ukraine?
The videos and photos which purport to show a BUK system being moved from Russia to Eastern Ukraine (and back) mysteriously surfaced shortly after the crash of MH17. Moreover, they are of poor quality: low resolution, blurry, and no spinning wheels visible. There are two possible explanations to account for these photos and videos:
- They are fake, i.e. digital manipulations. See here.
- They are real, but have been taken at an earlier date. See here and here.
If the downing of MH17 was indeed a carefully planned operation, the preparation of such false photos and videos putting the blame to the rebels (and Russia) would have been an integral and rather easy part of it.
Who controlled the airspace in which MH17 was downed?
It is perhaps noteworthy that MH17 was downed in the airspace of Ukrainian Oblast (region) Dnipropetrovsk. In July 2014, this Oblast was controlled by Ukrainian-Israeli oligarch Igor Kolomoyskyi, who had been governor of Dnipropetrovsk since March of that year. Now:
- Kolomoyskyi is the second or third richest man of Ukraine
- He is a long-time arch-enemy of Russian president Putin.
- Russia issued an arrest warrant against him just two weeks prior to the crash of MH17.
- Kolomoisky also created a private army (Battalion Dnipro) which fought against the Eastern Ukrainian rebels.
- There is a video of a skype conversation with one of his officers (who suspected Kolomoyskyi had a hand in the downing of MH17) in which Kolomoyskyi called the crash of MH17 “a trifle”.
- Kolomoyskyi was also suspected to be the “mastermind” behind the Odessa massacre.
- In addition, Kolomoyskyi is the owner of Burisma Holdings, Ukraine’s biggest private gas company, which in May 2014 made Hunter Biden, the son of US vice president Joe Biden, one of its directors.
Perhaps all of this is not important. Or perhaps it is. At any rate, the official investigation never looked into it.
Why did nobody – not even Russia – ever mention the drone scenario?
If MH17 was indeed shot down by an armed drone, it is not guaranteed that Russia can prove this in any way. Without a clear proof, what should they say? Moreover, in the case of a combat drone, they cannot simply accuse the government in Kiev, but they would have to accuse far more powerful actors. Perhaps it is easier to just trade some meaningless allegations between the Ukranian military and the Eastern Ukranian rebels.
Recall that after the attack on a UN aid convoy in Syria in September 2016, the U.S. also immediately blamed Russia (without any proof, of course). Russia denied, but again it didn’t – and probably couldn’t – present any proof for another scenario.
Even if there were arguments speaking against an armed drone, the fact remains that the official investigation (both DSB and JIT) did not even consider this option. Thus no matter what, the official investigation used a faulty approach and prematurely ruled out the air-to-air scenario.
Updates and Reader Comments
- A reader remarks that on the very day MH17 crashed (July 17, 2014), a ten day long NATO military exercise in the Black Sea ended (BREEZE 2014). In other words, the military of the United States and nine more NATO members were present and active in the Black Sea region right up to the day of the MH17 disaster. According to a press release, these war games even involved “commercial traffic monitoring”.
According to another report, the exercise also included “the use of electronic warfare and electronic intelligence aircraft such as the Boeing EA-18G Growler and the Boeing E3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)”. Moreover, “BREEZE included the AEGIS-class guided missile cruiser USS Vela Gulf. AEGIS cruisers’ AN/SPY 1 radar has the ability to track all aircraft over a large region. (…) From the Black Sea, the Vela Gulf was able to track Malaysian Airlines 17 over the Black Sea and any missiles fired at the plane. U.S. AWACS electronic intelligence (ELINT) aircraft were also flying over the Black Sea region at the time of the MH-17 flyover of Ukraine. Growler aircraft have the capability to jam radar systems in all surface-to-air threats.”
The same report notes that “200 U.S. Army personnel normally assigned to bases in Germany were in Ukraine during the time of the MH-17 fly-over. They were participating in NATO exercise RAPID TRIDENT II. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense led the exercise.”
- A reader notes that another option might be a so-called “suicide drone”, i.e. a loitering strike drone that includes a warhead in its fuselage and self-destructs into its target. These are basically missiles that fly like a plane. Due to their small size, they are invisible to radar detection systems. Examples include e.g. the Israeli IAI Harop and Hero-30. Usually, such drones attack ground targets and therefore operate at a low altitude (and rather low speed, about 200 km/h). If a high-altitude suicide drone exists at all, it would also require a fragmentation-explosion warhead to cause the damage observed on the wreckage of MH17. Moreover, due to its low speed, timing would be more difficult compared to a drone-fired air-to-air missile.
- If a radar-guided medium-range air-to-air missile was used, there are two options to provide the radar signal: active radar homing with an integrated radar transceiver, or semi-active radar homing with an external, ground- or air-based radar signal. Thus the drone itself doesn’t have to be equipped with a radar unit. In fact, this is another clear advantage over the BUK scenario: since the rebels didn’t have their own radar unit (even the “videos” only show a launching unit), they would have fired the missile “blindly”. This is unlikely to begin with, but it is even more unlikely that they would actually have hit a plane at 10 km altitude without radar guidance.
- A reader asks: “Can a BUK be fired from a drone at 10 km altitude, like other missiles that can be fired both surface-to-air and air-to-air (AMRAAM, Derby)? This might be an alternative explanation for BUK parts “found” in the wreckage.” Officially no airborne version of the BUK exists. (There is a navy version, though.) So this would have to be experimental. However, air-to-air missiles such as the R-33, R-37 or R-40 have a fragmentation-explosion warhead of comparable size to the BUK.
- If indeed an armed drone was used, the crash of MH17 most likely was a carefully planned false-flag operation. We then may ask “cui bono”, to whose benefit? Clearly the main beneficiary of this disaster was not Ukraine (in fact they haven’t gained anything: there is still a frozen conflict in the East), but rather geopolitical players using this conflict to further their own agenda. Moreover, the orchestrated reaction of the whole Western media (“Putin’s missile!” from day one) indicates that far more powerful actors may have been pulling this of. | aerospace |
http://robgalbraith.com/content_pagedfb1.html?cid=7-11622-11642 | 2018-06-21T01:06:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863980.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20180621001211-20180621021211-00458.warc.gz | 0.8087 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__249761846 | en | Photographer captures fascinating photos of Space Shuttle Endeavour, ISS
Monday, June 6, 2011
| by Rob Galbraith
Photographer Thierry Legault has posted
several fascinating photos of Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station (ISS)
, captured from locations in Europe with a Nikon D3X and powerful telescope during Endeavour's most recent (and last) mission into space. The photos show the orbiter and the ISS passing in front of the sun among other fascinating views, plus Legault has assembled a 360-degree rotation of the two docked together.
: Thierry Legault's astrophotography site
There are other cool ground-based looks at the ISS and NASA orbiters on Legault's site, including:
Space Shuttle Discovery and the ISS (February-March 2011)
ISS passing in front of the moon (December 2010)
Space Shuttle Atlantis and the ISS (May 2010)
Space Shuttle Atlantis, plus pictures of Legault's Takahashi refractor telescope (May 2009)
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http://www.whoradio.com/onair/simon-conway-42296/were-still-hitching-a-ride-into-11895592/ | 2014-03-07T13:56:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999642530/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060722-00067-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.95785 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__44971246 | en | So as I continue my vacation in Florida, I was reminded this morning that today marks the 15th anniversary of NASA astronauts connecting the first two modules of the International Space Station.
We of course now live in a world where we have to do one of two things – hitch a ride into space with our good buddies the Russians ($50 Million per astronaut) or we have to use private companies to deliver things.
That of course prompted something else in my mind. The speed with which private companies have got themselves up and running and able to deliver packages into space has been phenomenal! We should applaud them and we should wonder just how much further on we might be if we’d allowed this many years ago.
The one thing I know for certain is that we belong in space. There are strategic reasons for us to be there. We know there is a mini shuttle being operated by our military and we have no idea what it does. But now with India, China, Russia and Japan all hotly pursuing space, we would be at very best “stupid” not to be in there looking to push the boundaries.
Does it cost money? Of course! But we have it if only we would spend it wisely. If only we wouldn’t order cargo planes from Italy that when they arrive are sent immediately to the bone yard. How many other projects like that do we have?
So I’m a big fan of private enterprise and we should encourage them and make our existing launch facilities available to them, but we also need to hurry up and catch up before we lose the space race that even JFK knew we could not afford to lose.
You may also call 800-469-4295 or email Simon at firstname.lastname@example.org.
What's Simon's Sleep Number? Find out as Select Comfort conducts "pressure mapping". | aerospace |
https://www.wrtv.com/news/state-news/air-force-pilot-from-indiana-killed-in-trainer-jet-crash-in-alabama | 2022-06-29T01:17:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103619185.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220628233925-20220629023925-00667.warc.gz | 0.966465 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__260014722 | en | MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two Air Force pilots were killed when a trainer jet crashed near an Alabama airport.
The crash involved a T-38 trainer aircraft assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi.
Officials from the 14th Flying Training Wing confirmed in a news release that both pilots aboard the aircraft were killed. The pilots were flying a training mission.
Scot Ames Jr., 24, of Pekin, Indiana, an instructor pilot with the 50th Flying Training Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, was killed in the crash, according to a press release from the Air Force. The identity of the second pilot, a student pilot from the Japanese Air Self Defense Force, hasn't been released.
The jet crashed at about 5:30 p.m. Friday near Dannelly Field in Montgomery.
A safety investigation board will convene to investigate. | aerospace |
http://www.jgqhh.com/why-businesses-rely-on-jet-charter.html | 2017-09-20T23:39:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687582.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20170920232245-20170921012245-00253.warc.gz | 0.961947 | 420 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__231987634 | en | More and more businesses are relying on Jet Charter for travel opposed to commercial airlines to save time and money. It has always been common for large corporations to utilize private jets for business travel. Some own a company jet, while others charter private flights for executives. It is now becoming more cost-effective for some medium and small businesses to utilize private jets for several reasons.
One reason is a substantial time savings. The lines at security check points prior to a commercial flight are long and slow moving. Getting through security for an international flight takes even longer than domestic flights. Professionals can spend hours of valuable time stuck in a line. Travel via private jet requires no lines, and passengers can arrive minutes before take-off rather than hours. That means executives can potentially be at their destinations in a shorter amount of time than they would spend in the airport for a commercial flight.
Reliability is another reason. Many commercial flights are delayed or canceled with little to no advanced notice. Customer satisfaction would plummet if an executive or professional did not show up for a meeting, or had to reschedule at the last minute. The business that relies on commercial flights risks missed meetings, skipped appointments, and failure to present at conferences. The result can be delays in service delivery, lost contracts, and a bad reputation. The situation is a lot for a medium or small business to survive. Sending the money on a private flight is well worth avoiding a cancellation.
Efficiency is also improved by chartering private jets. Professionals can get more work completed in-flight, teams can collaborate while traveling, and more airports are accessible to private jets. Commercial flights can only land at approximately five-hundred airports worldwide, while private jets are small enough to land at close to five-thousand airports. Arriving closer to a final destination also cuts down on expenses and time. Travelers will not have to stay overnight at hotels, rent cars to reach venues, or add extra meals to expense reports. Compare the time and cost savings of private jets before booking another commercial flight for professionals, executives, or teams. | aerospace |
https://www.usafa.af.mil/News/News-Display/Article/2651650/total-force-training/ | 2021-06-24T00:49:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488544264.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210623225535-20210624015535-00087.warc.gz | 0.921164 | 113 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__82937844 | en | Total Force Training
By U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs /
/ Published June 09, 2021
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – --
Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy learned the capabilities and medical evacuation support mission of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Martindale Army Airfield, San Antonio, Texas, May 28, 2021. The cadets, interested in becoming helicopter pilots, visited the National Guard base to learn more about the aircraft and its flight capabilities. | aerospace |
http://www.54etats.com/en/ethiopia-authority-says-safety-audit-improving | 2022-08-16T09:51:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572286.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816090541-20220816120541-00723.warc.gz | 0.952828 | 388 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__197868859 | en | Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) announced that nation's Safety Audit has showed improvement
Ethiopia: Authority Says Safety Audit Improving
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) announced that nation's Safety Audit has showed improvement.
According to the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO), ECAA had scored an average result of 69.53 percent in the safety Audit which was conducted December 4-8 ,2017. It was 64.43 percent in 2015.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, ECAA Director General Col. Wossenyeleh Hunegnaw , the recorded result would further strengthen Ethiopian Airlines' reliability and give impetus to its service excellence.
ICAO audited the working procedures of Authority based on the eight critical elements that should be rendered in this regard proves the Authority is executing it responsible in meeting international standard, he added.
As to him , ECAA will keep on transforming the Authority working conditions and safety through addressing the human capital turn over and solving the shortage of skilled human power.
To address the ever growing demands, the Authority is working with pertinent stakeholders in developing Agenda 2030 which is believed to address the overgrowing industry demands.
The comprehensive Agenda, 2030 of the Authority eyes in improving the service delivery standards and quality.
At the event, he noted that the news, last week that the African Union (AU) has launched the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) that aspire to capitalize on the benefits brought by air transport signed by 22 African countries, including , Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya could change the share of aviation to reasonable one.
The move could promote trade, cross-border investments and create an additional 300,000 direct and two million indirect jobs. In the fierce competition of the aviation industry, we need to augment our efforts in meeting and realizing sustainable growth of the Ethiopian Air lines as one of the leading career | aerospace |
https://highyieldmarkets.com/2023/02/03/breaking-biden-must-have-sanctioned-the-china-flight-over-the-us-per-former-raf-and-commercial-pilot/ | 2023-03-21T23:32:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943747.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230321225117-20230322015117-00627.warc.gz | 0.961877 | 523 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__4587140 | en | The Biden team must have sanctioned China’s balloon flying over the US says a former RAF and commercial airline pilot who flew in and out of the US.
A former Royal Air Force pilot who flew Harrier jets and then flew hundreds of flights in and out of the US as a commercial pilot shared some breaking information with TGP.
The former RAF pilot shared the following:
At an absolute minimum, an object flying over the United States, a plane or balloon, has to file a flight plan.
In addition, at the absolute minimum, the object (plane or balloon) must have a transponder so that other flying objects know where it is and don’t crash into it.
Because of these two items, the FAA had to know that the China balloon spotted flying over the US was coming.
If the FAA did not know this then it is illegal and as President Trump recommends, it should be removed from US airspace immediately.
The balloon also can legally only fly in certain areas. It needs to be above the commercial airline space of approximately 50,000 feet.
There are lots of areas or zones in the US where a flying object cannot fly. Flying is prohibited over these areas.
China has reportedly admitted that the balloon is theirs and according to a US General, the balloon can be controlled.
Pentagon Spox Says China Spy Balloon Is Maneuverable; Won’t Say Where It Is Now Over US, Tells Concerned Americans They Can Go Look in the Sky
Based on the information above, the former pilot tells us that the Chinese balloon flight must have been sanctioned by the Biden regime.
Biden might have done this if the Chinese have information on Biden or if he is being paid off.
The American people have no idea what is on or in the balloon.
What technology is on the balloon and what is being sent back to China? How is the data sent?
This is very similar to the Gary Powers spy plane going down over Russia. It has the same importance. [Powers flew a U-2 spy plane over Russia that was shot down and as a result a major international incident ensued.]
Our pilot friend says:
Biden must have sanctioned it.
These things don’s just drift in.
Someone must have said it was ok to fly over US airspace.
Someone must have sanctioned it.
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https://china.umn.edu/en/alumni/distinguished-alumni/lu-ho-shen | 2020-10-25T11:15:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107888931.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20201025100059-20201025130059-00389.warc.gz | 0.979731 | 214 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__105273522 | en | Lu Ho-Shen was born in 1917 in the U.S. state of Indiana and returned to China with his parents when he was a child. In 1936 Lu, along with his brother Hoff Lu, enrolled at the University of Minnesota. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1939 and a master of science in 1941 in aeronautical engineering.
From 1941 to 1943, Lu worked as an engineer at Curtiss Airplane Company in Buffalo, New York. For the next 19 years Lu worked as a senior engineer for Republic Aviation in Long Island, New York.
From 1964-1987, he was the director at Gumman Corporation before retiring in 1987. Lu made significant contributions to the development of aeronautical technology and conducted the initial design of F14 Tomcat, a supersonic fighter aircraft developed for the U.S. Navy. He played important roles in the design of many other designs including the P40, P47, F84, F84P, F103, F105, F111B, and Rainbow passenger aircraft. | aerospace |
https://lifebuzz.com/daredevils-soar-over-dubai-with-jetpacks-and-the-footage-is-out-of-this-world/ | 2023-09-25T03:50:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506676.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925015430-20230925045430-00099.warc.gz | 0.974528 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__186142827 | en | You’ve probably heard of jetpacks before, but odds are, you’ve never seen one that looks like this. Jetman Yves Ross has an apparatus that actually looks like a jet that he uses to explore the skies, and this time, he’s flying high over Dubai.
Rossy is a professional pilot (In other words, don’t try this at home), but it’s always been a dream of his to leave the cockpit and experience what it’s like to soar through the clouds unencumbered. He has also found a protege, Vince Reffet, who can also be seen in the video and images below. Check out their extreme flying- would you be brave enough to try this? | aerospace |
https://majalah.lapan.go.id/index.php/mtsd/article/view/318 | 2022-01-21T01:18:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302715.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121010736-20220121040736-00627.warc.gz | 0.955605 | 149 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__52141945 | en | Main Article Content
LSU-05 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was resulted by Aeronautics Technology Center, Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space, LAPAN. This unmanned vehicle has the piston combustion engine as power sources. Through analytical methods, and data plane LSU-05 technical specifications, has been carried out characterization propulsion engines for vehicle such LSU-05. It was a support to get performance of LSU-05 UAV reliable in achieving the mission as an air cargo carrier like payload. The characteristics of piston combustion engine in question were the output power of 14 HP/6400RPM or 11 HP/6000 RPM, and subsequently selected as the propulsion engine LSU-05 UAV. | aerospace |
https://eng.kakprosto.ru/how-100744-how-to-get-to-portugal | 2021-01-21T03:20:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703522150.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121004224-20210121034224-00698.warc.gz | 0.903146 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__210912531 | en | Book a ticket on a nonstop flight from Moscow to Lisbon. These flights carry the aircraft to the airline TAP Portugal. Flight duration is 5 hours 35 minutes. Please note that the airline often makes events and when purchasing tickets at both ends provides a substantial discount. Book a ticket on airline. For convenience, select the region where you live.
Take a trip to Lisbon from Moscow by air with one intermediate connection. You can choose a flight for one of the many European airlines, for example, Ukraine International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines, Swiss Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, LOT – Polish Airlines. The cost of such travel may be lower than the non-stop option, but the duration of the flight is higher and ranges from 8 hours, the fastest option offered by the company Swiss Airlines.
Keep in mind that the cheapest option to get to Portugal to fly to Spanish airports, and then use ground transportation. The best option is to travel via Madrid. There it is possible to fly by planes "Aeroflot", "Siberia Airlines" (S7 Airlines), Air Europa Lineas Aereas, Iberia — these companies perform non-stop flights, there are many options to fly to the Spanish capital, with one intermediate landing. In Madrid you can buy a ticket on the train Madrid-Lisbon or use the bus service between these cities. You can also take the car at point Rent a car rental.
Purchase a ticket to the city Port, 280 km North of the capital of Portugal. Non-stop flights to this city are not available, flights with one intermediate landing offer Brussels Airlines, Swiss Airlines, AllItalia, Iberia, LuftHansa, carriers are listed in ascending order of cost of the ticket. | aerospace |
http://anja-athirdeye.blogspot.com/2009/12/prc-missile-and-space-forces-5.html | 2017-12-14T04:16:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948539745.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20171214035620-20171214055620-00310.warc.gz | 0.940622 | 1,054 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__52652943 | en | Two years after the first successful launch of the Long March 2E, the PRC successfully launched the Long March 3A, a cheaper, higher performance rocket that would better meet both its military and commercial geosynchronous launch requirements. The Long March 3A was the first of a family of Long March 3A, 3B and 3C rockets.
The Long March 3A family of rockets uses a strengthened Long March 3 first stage. In the case of the Long March 3B and 3C, this permits the mounting of additional strap-on boosters. The Long March 3A, 3B, and 3C rockets also use a new, lighter weight, and cheaper inertial measurement unit. Furthermore, these rockets employ large "hammerhead" fairings to protect their satellite payloads. The launch history of the Long March 3A, 3B, and 3C rockets is listed below. The failure analysis of the Long March 3B launch carrying the Intelsat 708 satellite manufactured by Loral, is discussed in the chapter of this Report entitled Satellite Launches in the PRC: Loral.
Comparison of Two Different Inertial Measurement Units
Used in Guidance System of Long March Rockets59
Features of the Inertial Measurement Unit Used in the Guidance System of:
LM 2C/2E/3LM 3A/3B/3C
Number of Gimbals34
Number of Gyroscopes32
Number of Accelerometers33
Number of Torque Motors for Each Gimbal21
Dimensions (mm)500 x 600 x 800300 x 300 x 400
Maiden Flight1974 on Long March 2C1994 on Long March 3A
Manufactured by CALT (LM 2C/2E) CALT CAST (LM 3)
The PRC's Commercial Space Launch Program
The PRC's entry into the commercial space launch market coincided with a dark period for the U.S. launch industry that included the 1985 and 1986 launch failures of several Delta and Titan expendable rockets, and the 1987 explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. At the time of the Challenger accident, the U.S. space launch industry was in the midst of a plan to phase out all expendable rockets in favor of the Space Shuttle, which was projected to be more economical.60 But that plan was cancelled with the
Challenger explosion. Instead, the United States imposed a hiatus in shuttle launches until September 1988, and a permanent decision that the Space Shuttle would not be used to launch commercial payloads.61
The lack of available U.S. commercial space launch capacity forced satellite manufacturers to seek alternative launch providers. The Soviet Union had the capacity to launch commercial satellites, but U.S. policy would not support the launching of U.S.-manufactured satellites on Soviet rockets. The European consortium of Arianespace had a rocket, but no extra capacity. This left the PRC as the only alternative for launching geosynchronous communications satellites.
In 1987, the United States viewed the PRC as a counterbalance to Soviet military power in Asia. Accordingly, the "Green Line" policy had been adopted to permit some technology transfers to the PRC, while limiting transfers of technologies that could improve the PLA's ballistic missile and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.62 In 1988, President Reagan agreed to allow the PRC to launch U.S.-manufactured satellites on the condition that the PRC sign three bilateral agreements with the U.S. on competitive pricing, liability, and the protection of U.S. technology. 63
The PRC's first success in the commercial market occurred in 1987. In that year, Matra of France contracted with the PRC to place a scientific payload in orbit, using a Long March 2C rocket. These French scientific experiments were launched on August 5, 1987 aboard a PLA military photo-reconnaissance satellite. The recoverable capsules of the PLA's reconnaissance satellites made them an ideal platform for microgravity experiments.64
The PRC's first commercial launch of a U.S.-manufactured communications satellite occurred on April 7, 1990. The Asiasat?a Hughes HS 376 model satellite? was launched into orbit aboard a Long March 3 rocket.65
From that point, in addition to their military launch schedule, the PRC has attempted 28 launches of Western-manufactured satellites.66 Of these satellites, 27 were U.S-manufactured: only the French-manufactured Sinosat, launched successfully on July 18, 1998, was produced by a non-U.S. manufacturer. 67 Twenty-three of the PRC's attempts to launch U.S. satellites were successful. Four have ended in failure.68 These four failures are detailed below.
PRC Commercial Launch Failures
SatelliteLaunch DateRocketFailure Mode
Optus B2Dec. 21, 1992Long March 2EFairing collapse
Apstar-2Jan. 25, 1995Long March 2EFairing collapse
Intelsat 708Feb. 15, 1996Long March 3BInertial measurement
Chinasat 7Aug. 18, 1996Long March 3Third stage malfunction | aerospace |
https://asteroid.news/2024/02/watch-next-generation-lightweight-spacesuit-tested-on-zero-g-flight-photos-video/ | 2024-02-27T20:41:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474686.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227184934-20240227214934-00555.warc.gz | 0.948469 | 725 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__126298927 | en | A new International Space Station spacesuit design now has several minutes of microgravity testing under its belt.
Collins Aerospace put a new spacesuit for International Space Station spacewalks through its paces on 40 parabolic flights with Zero G concluding this month, the company said in a statement Wednesday (Jan. 31).
“Throughout a series of entry and exit tasks, crew mobility assessments and suit donning, we observed that the suit performed as designed, affording increased range of motion and ease of movement,” Peggy Guirgis, general manager of space systems for Collins, said in the statement.
Parabolic flights simulate microgravity or weightlessness for about 30 seconds at a time as the plane pushes into the air at a high angle, crests at the top and then falls in a controlled fashion before swooping up again.
NASA tasked Collins in 2022 with developing a next-generation Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit that will be more flexible, lighter and able to accommodate more body sizes during spacewalks.
The current generation of spacesuit on ISS was designed in the 1970s when the astronaut corps was fully male. Aside from the current spacesuits being old, they trend on the larger and stiffer side.
NASA’s Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services (xEVAS) agreements in May 2022 gave the opportunity to Collins and its partners, along with a team led by Axiom Space, to create an updated version with flexibility and sizing to suit different genders and a wider variety of astronaut bodies. xEVAS is meant to target both ISS missions and NASA’s Artemis program that will put astronauts on the moon in the 2020s, at the earliest.
The agreement allowed both Collins and Axiom the chance to bid on NASA task orders for specific projects, and Collins received one in December 2022. Collins, along with partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering, would “design, develop and demonstrate” a spacesuit design for future ISS missions, the company stated when the task order was awarded.
Collins’ parabolic flights concluding this month included an environment with a “similar geometry” to the ISS airlock, and evaluated metrics such as “reach, workspace access, comfort, ease of use and injury reduction measures” for astronauts, the company stated in its most recent release. Collins has also been consulting with astronauts (former and current) to learn more about needs during spacewalks.
The company is shooting for a critical design review to finalize the design. More testing will happen first, however, in a simulated vacuum environment, as well as underwater at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory for spacewalk training in Houston, near the agency’s Johnson Space Center.
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Aside from the ISS work by Collins, both Collins and Axiom received a combined $10 million task order in July 2023 for Artemis. Collins plans to modify its floating-style spacesuit to make it suitable for walking on the lunar surface, officials said at the time. Axiom will make modifications to its surface suit for future activities.
A separate task order asked Axiom to supply the spacesuits for debut moon landing mission Artemis 3 (expected now for 2026). The surface spacesuit may reach a critical design review this summer. | aerospace |
https://megaairlinestudies.gr/en/iata-aviation-cabin-crew/ | 2018-05-26T10:07:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867416.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526092847-20180526112847-00609.warc.gz | 0.885788 | 362 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__153563310 | en | Cabin crew training is a key priority for airlines internationally. MEGA AIRLINES STUDIES offers you the IATAAviation Cabin Crew Diploma, so that you can become a flight attendant in Greek or international airlines.
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https://www.inmarsat.com/news/gx-aviation-equipment-unveiled-at-aircraft-interiors-expo/ | 2020-10-20T03:48:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107869785.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020021700-20201020051700-00470.warc.gz | 0.916891 | 507 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__59241378 | en | Inmarsat premiered the avionics equipment that will support its game-changing GX Aviation service at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
GX Aviation will be the first high-speed global broadband service delivered via Ka-band, supported by a new suite of avionics designed and manufactured by Honeywell.
Visitors to Hamburg on 9-11 April saw the GX system components which are scheduled for commercial launch in early 2015.
All GX Aviation avionics will be fully compliant with the A791 industry standard and intended for forward-fit and retro-fit installation from launch.
“GX Aviation is going to change the face of in-flight connectivity,” said Miranda Mills, Inmarsat's Vice President of Aerospace.
“The Aircraft Interiors Expo provided us with the perfect opportunity to reveal the avionics for the very first time.”
“With our fleet of three satellites under construction by Boeing, and the first scheduled for launch this year, avionics represent the final segment which turns GX from a concept into a reality.”
The GX Aviation service has been designed to offer consistent, high capacity broadband coverage, with throughputs of up to 50Mbps around the world.
This will enable airlines to offer their passengers access to the level of broadband speeds, data rates and bandwidth they are used to receiving on the ground.
Passengers will be able to stream live internet content and take part in video calls, even when they are flying above the ocean at 30,000 feet.
“The world is changing and airlines are seeking to keep up with passengers' expectations,” said Miranda.
“Our new GX service, which can be combined with our existing L-band solution, enables airlines to capitalise on already installed hardware to provide high speed broadband service with complete geographical coverage for all aircraft requirements, both in the cockpit and the cabin.”
Jack Jacobs, Vice President of Marketing Product and Management at Honeywell Aerospace said: “The consumer demand for fast, global in-flight connectivity continues to grow at a monumental rate.
“People want to be connected no matter where they are and have the same internet experience they have at home.
“Through GX Aviation Ka-band satellite connectivity, airlines will have more bandwidth, at a cost-effective price, that provides consumers with an unprecedented global connectivity experience.”
GX Aviation: www.igx.com | aerospace |
https://datafloq.com/news/virgin-galactics-branson-ready-space-launch-aboard-rocket-plane/ | 2024-03-01T13:47:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475311.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301125520-20240301155520-00535.warc.gz | 0.938097 | 1,036 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__191561837 | en | By Steve Gorman
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (Reuters) -British billionaire Richard Branson prepared on Sunday to climb into his Virgin Galactic passenger rocket plane and soar more than 50 miles (80 km) above the New Mexico desert in the vehicle’s first fully crewed test flight to the edge of space.
Branson, one of six Virgin Galactic Holding Inc employees strapping in for the ride, has touted the flight as a precursor to a new era of space tourism, with the company he founded poised to begin commercial operations next year.
Sunday’s launch of the VSS Unity rocket plane will mark the company’s 22nd test flight of its SpaceShipTwo system, and its fourth crewed mission beyond Earth’s atmosphere. It’s also the first to carry a full complement of space travelers – two pilots and four “mission specialists,” Branson among them.
The planned takeoff from New Mexico’s state-owned Spaceport of America, located near the New Mexico town of Truth or Consequences, was pushed back by 90 minutes due to overnight thunderstorms that kept Virgin Galactic from rolling out its rocket plane on time, the company said.
The gleaming white spaceplane was now due to be borne aloft at around 10:30 a.m. (1430 GMT) attached to the underside of a specially designed twin-fuselage carrier jet VMS Eve – named for Branson’s late mother.
Separating from the mothership at an altitude of 50,000 feet, Unity’s rocket engine will ignite to send the spaceplane streaking straight upward to the blackness of space some 55 miles high, where the crew will experience about 4 minutes of microgravity.
With the engine shut down near the peak of its climb, the craft will then be shifted into re-entry mode before gliding back to a runway landing at the spaceport. The entire flight, from takeoff to touchdown, should take about 90 minutes.
Assuming the mission goes well, Virgin has plans for two further test flights of the spaceplane in the months ahead before beginning regular commercial operation in 2022.
The Swiss-based investment bank UBS has estimated the potential value of the space tourism market reaching $3 billion annually by 2030.
Proving rocket travel safe for the general public is key, given the inherent dangers of spaceflight.
An earlier prototype of the Virgin Galactic rocket plane crashed during a test flight over California’s Mojave Desert in 2014, killing one pilot and seriously injuring another.
Branson’s participation in Sunday’s flight, announced just over a week ago, is in keeping with his persona as the daredevil executive whose Virgin brands – from airlines to music companies – have long been associated with ocean-crossing exploits in sailboats and hot-air balloons.
Bezos has been planning to fly aboard his own suborbital rocketship, the New Shepard, later this month.
Branson, a week away from his 71st birthday, has insisted he and Bezos are friendly rivals and not engaged in a personal contest to beat one another into space.
Bezos posted a message on Instagram on Saturday wishing Branson and his team good luck and “a successful and safe flight,” but nonetheless there has been some public rancor between the two.
Blue Origin has disparaged Virgin Galactic as falling short of a true spaceflight experience, saying that unlike Unity, Bezos’s New Shepard tops the 62-mile-high-mark (100 km), called the Krmn line, set by an international aeronautics body as defining the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space.
However, U.S. space agency NASA and the U.S. Air Force both define an astronaut as anyone who has flown higher than 50 miles (80 km).
A third player in the space race, billionaire proprietor Elon Musk’s SpaceX, plans to send its first all-civilian crew (without Musk) into orbit in September, after having already launched numerous cargo payloads and astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.
Musk said on Twitter that he would be at the launch to cheer Branson on.
Branson’s official role in Sunday’s test flight is to “evaluate the private astronaut experience,” according to Virgin’s press materials.
The spaceplane’s two pilots, Dave Mackay and Michael Masucci, will control the ignition and shutoff of the ship’s rocket engine, activation of the vehicle’s “feathered” tail maneuver for re-entry and steer the craft back to its runway.
The three other mission specialists are Beth Moses, the company’s chief astronaut instructor; Virgin Galactic’s lead operations engineer Colin Bennett; and Sirisha Bandla, a research operations and government affairs vice president.
(Reporting by Steve GormanEditing by Daniel Wallis and Frances Kerry) | aerospace |
http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/hot-dog-thursday-pacific-coast-air-museum | 2017-10-18T05:39:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822747.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018051631-20171018071631-00699.warc.gz | 0.931118 | 128 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__108653215 | en | Hot Dog Thursday at Pacific Coast Air Museum
On the first Thursday of the month (April-Oct.) the $5 admission to this fun air museum includes a large hot dog, chips, and a beverage. Hang out with those who are passionate about airplanes and history! There are always plenty of people around to chat with and who will show you something from the more than 30 vintage aircraft on permanent display.
For an additional $5, you can spend 15 minutes flying the 3D flight simulator located inside the museum. You have your choice of airplanes to fly and different locations to visit.
(Photo Credit: Peter Loughlin) | aerospace |
https://talkradio.co.uk/news/richard-branson-commercial-space-travel-tantalisingly-close-18040625394 | 2021-03-06T23:18:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178375529.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20210306223236-20210307013236-00626.warc.gz | 0.95309 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__225257546 | en | Sir Richard Branson says commercial space travel is "tantalisingly close" after a successful rocket test.
The billionaire entrepreneur declared Virgin Galactic "back on track" after the successful flight of the spaceship Unity.
The spacecraft was carried to an altitude of 46,500 feet by its mothership before it was released over California's Mojave Desert yesterday (April 5).
Virgin Galactic said the spacecraft achieved supersonic speed before gliding back down to the ground.
The test was the firm's first powered flight since its original spaceship crashed in 2014, leaving one pilot dead.
Unity has previously flown on test flights in which it glided without lighting the rocket.
Branson, the founder of Virgin Galactic, tweeted: "@virgingalactic back on track. Successful powered flight, Mach 1.6. Data review to come, then on to the next flight. Space feels tantalisingly close now."
The company said in a statement: "The flight has generated valuable data on flight, motor and vehicle performance which our engineers will be reviewing.
"It also marks a key moment for the test flight programme, entering now the exciting phase of powered flight and the expansion to full duration rocket burns.
"While we celebrate that achievement, the team remains focused on the challenging tasks which still lie ahead." | aerospace |
https://www.sparkfun.com/news/1721 | 2022-09-30T16:46:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335491.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930145518-20220930175518-00046.warc.gz | 0.95194 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__284673943 | en | Check out this dad's amazing DIY project for his sons!
We're currently having our minds blown by this awesome project that appeals to kid and, let's be honest, adult space enthusiasts. This extremely detailed NASA Mission Control desk is programmed with Arduino and Raspberry Pi (GitHub here), and was inspired by the Apollo program & a trip to Kennedy Space Center. The creator and Dad of the Year nominee (unofficial competition) talks more about the project here, and the video is below!
If you need us, we'll be trying to figure out how to get one of these in all of our desks. | aerospace |
https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-nasa-rocket-launch-rescheduled-saturday/36401961 | 2021-09-25T20:56:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057775.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210925202717-20210925232717-00541.warc.gz | 0.953274 | 393 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__112870605 | en | Massachusetts has a chance to see NASA experiment launch Saturday night
After additional delays, a NASA experiment will give it another attempt at a launch Saturday night that will be visible across much of the East Coast.
The mission was originally scheduled to launch on Saturday but was delayed several times. Several of the delays were caused by weather conditions but the most recent attempt was halted because of mechanical issues.
NASA said the rocket is now scheduled to launch no earlier than 8:10 p.m. on Saturday.
The space agency plans to stream the launch live.
If the rocket does launch, it will be visible in the southeast sky over Massachusetts for about 30-60 seconds and it will look like a small dot moving quickly through the sky.
The four-stage Black Brant XII rocket is carrying an experiment designed to study how energy and momentum transported between different regions of space are magnetically connected. About 10 minutes after launch the rocket will release barium vapor, which NASA said is harmless, over the Atlantic Ocean north of Bermuda.
"Immediately after release of the vapor, the spherical clouds are a mixture of green and violet, but that phase only lasts about 30 seconds when the un-ionized component of the cloud has diffused away. After exposure to sunlight the vapor clouds quickly ionize and take on a violet color," NASA explained in a summary of the mission.
"The ionized portion of the cloud becomes tied to the magnetic field lines and diffuses parallel to the field lines but not perpendicular to it. In the mid-Atlantic region latitudes, the field lines are inclined by about 45 degrees to the horizontal, so the violet clouds stretch out in a slanted orientation and look more like short trails than a cloud. Because the motion of the neutral portion of the clouds is not constrained by the magnetic field lines, they spread out more quickly and become too thin to see with the naked eye much sooner than the ionized component." | aerospace |
https://anthonydohrmann.net/ | 2018-03-22T09:33:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647838.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20180322092712-20180322112712-00270.warc.gz | 0.94754 | 701 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__167033003 | en | As a Chief Executive Officer and an entrepreneur, Anthony Dohrmann has achieved a lot in the business environment. Having his pilot’s license has been an impact on his business life, allowing him to travel across the country for meetings and events. Anthony is most comfortable flying amongst the clouds, as it allows him unique space to ponder about his life on earth. It’s one of his true passions and a consistent joy. Fly along with him one time, and you’ll experience that up close.
“Flying requires faith, focus, consistency, and, just like life, courage. It’s all about the altitude, attitude, and the route you choose to take.” Anthony Dohrmann.
As an airplane pilot, Anthony Dohrmann has flown a large variety of planes including:
Bonanza V Tail
Baron C55 Twin Engine
Duke B60 (both owned one and leased one) high performance pressurized twin engine
Mooney 201 M20J (both owned one and leased one)
Cheyenne II (owned) High performance turbine twin
King Air A200 (both leased and owned) 10 passenger high performance turbine twin
King Air B200 (leased) 10 passenger high performance turbine twin
Piper Seminole PA-44
Diamond Star DA-40
Piper Cherokee PA-28
Anthony is experienced with traditional steam gauges, next generation multi-function avionics and glass cockpits such as the Garmin G1000
He's also had "a few lessons in Hughes 300 and R22 helicopters". Which he found not practical for long distance flying, cargo and passengers.
Most difficult landing: Engine out over Ft Lauderdale in a single engine Mooney 201 landing on-airport after declaring an emergency.
Second most difficult landing was racing ahead of a sudden sand storm rolling in from north Tucson which hit the aircraft only 10 feet off the runway surface.
The abrupt wind sheer caused me to go-around in diminishing visibility to re-approach for landing on an alternative runway.
Third most difficult landing was in a Beechcraft Duke B60 on a cross country back to New Mexico in severe weather. Storms rose up so quickly from so many different directions that two alternative fuel stops were both below minimums for landing and we were compressed in dangerous conditions in the middle.
Icing in a severe thunderstorm, low on fuel, we had to stretch the distance with a headwind from Alabama to Las Cruces New Mexico. We virtually exhausted our reserves and landed with less than 15 minutes of fuel in the tanks.
" Flying is like life. Both require proper perspective and planning. Flying requires faith, focus, consistency, skill, awareness of ones surroundings, a positive attitude and courage during setbacks. It’s also good to remember in life and flight that although sometimes the day appears gloomy, from the higher perspective, the sun is always shining and there’s always a clear path to the destination. It’s all about altitude, attitude and the route you choose to take." Anthony Dohrmann
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https://yankee-ingenuity.com/rocket-ship-clock.html | 2019-02-22T03:13:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247512461.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20190222013546-20190222035546-00371.warc.gz | 0.912011 | 97 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__65974664 | en | An icon from the birth of the space age, our Rocket Ship Clock houses a retro 1950s dial and hand amidst sleek lines of polished aluminum and brass. An homage to model rocket ships from the 1950s with its antenna and hatch windows, this retrofuturistic display stands 17” on three sturdy legs. Polished cast aluminum and brass, 17” high. Can be used as a tabletop clock or wall mounted to face any direction. Clock rotates to any direction. | aerospace |
http://twinandturbine.com/article/aviation-weather-running-the-gap/ | 2021-04-21T11:23:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039536858.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210421100029-20210421130029-00068.warc.gz | 0.943109 | 1,850 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__223470101 | en | The Beechcraft Duke was in visual conditions at Flight Level 270 (FL270). The pilot reported he observed a 10-mile wide opening between a large thunderstorm cell and a smaller cumulonimbus (CB) build-up that was developing just to the southwest of the large cell. As the airplane approached the gap, the pilot noticed that the CB was developing faster than he had anticipated. The airplane’s onboard weather radar was depicting only light precipitation, while the large thunderstorm cell northwest of the airplane was depicting extreme precipitation. As the airplane entered the northeast side of the CB, it encountered light to moderate turbulence followed by an extreme downdraft. The pilot initially lost control of the airplane, then recovered at an altitude of about 14,500 feet, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. A reconstruction of NEXRAD weather data displayed to the ATC controller revealed that the airplane had entered an area of extreme (VIP 6) echoes.
We all should know the extreme hazard of flying through thunderstorms. In recent years, we’ve learned about the hazard of misinterpreting weather data uplinks, especially NEXRAD radar images that can be as much as 20 minutes old by the time they are visible in the cockpit – when 20 minutes is a significant percentage of an air mass thunderstorm cell’s entire lifespan. The National Transportation Safety Board even issued Safety Alert #017 reminding pilots that cockpit NEXRAD weather uplinks are not accurate enough to plot a course between or in the vicinity of thunderstorms… that a display of the “latency period” is the time since the NEXRAD image was transmitted, not the time that the individual radar images were recorded, which will always be older.
There are times, however, when airplanes crash and it at least appears from the investigative process that the pilot was maneuvering around thunderstorms but did not actually penetrate a radar return that correlates to a storm cloud. What might cause that? There are actually several possibilities.
Hail. One explanation might be the hail threat. Hailstones have been reportedly encountered as far as 20 miles downwind of major cumulonimbus clouds. Generally, storms of this magnitude have well-developed anvil tops; one of the “classic weather text” warnings about thunderstorms is to avoid “severe” thunderstorm clouds by at least 20 miles, and to avoid flying beneath anvil clouds at any distance from the cloud boundary. “Regard as severe any thunderstorm,” the FAA tells us in Advisory Circular 00-06A, Aviation Weather, “with tops 35,000 feet or higher whether the top is visually sighted or determined by radar.” In my experience, that’s the vast majority of all thunderstorm cells. From a hazard-to-flight standpoint, we should avoid almost all storm clouds by at least 20 miles.
New cell development. Individual storm cells can develop quite rapidly, in three stages:
• The Developing or Updraft stage, marked by vertical updrafts of up to 3,000 feet per minute, creating intense wind shear turbulence for the airplane that encounters this rising air.
• The Mature stage, with updrafts and downdrafts measuring in the thousands of feet per minute. By meteorological definition, the Mature stage begins when precipitation begins to fall from the cloud.
• The Dissipating or Downdraft stage, when most air movement in the cell is downward…at thousands of feet per minute.
Critical to a pilot’s interpretation of NEXRAD or airborne radar is that, by definition, dangerous Developing stage turbulence occurs before rain begins and therefore before the cell may appear on radar.
Clear Air Turbulence. Clear Air Turbulence, or CAT, is a generic term for any significant turbulence that occurs outside the boundaries of a cloud. CAT is most frequently associated with high-altitude flight in the vicinity of the jet stream. But, it can also describe the rolling and swirling flow of air along a front in an area of cumulonimbus cloud development. Clouds can be thought of as forming as whitecaps on waves of air. That doesn’t mean that the waves between the whitecaps can’t be rough as well.
The guidance to avoid storm cells by at least 20 miles means that storm clouds must be at least 40 miles from one another, with no overhanging anvil, for you to split the difference and fly between them. That’s a big gap in a line of storms – much larger than the 10-mile-wide gap the Duke pilot was trying to use. The classic texts actually advise us to avoid trying to fly in areas with more than 6/10th coverage of thunderstorm cells…even with active airborne weather radar.
Turbulence in the gap
What about crashes that follow an attempted deviation around storms? How might we explain an airplane that seems to be flying along just fine, then fails to respond to Air Traffic Control transmissions and suddenly plunges downward into the ground? The late centenarian pilot Captain Johnny Miller wrote prolifically about his storied career as an aviator “from Jennys to jets,” as he put it. John once wrote about an experience he had while crewing an Eastern Air Lines DC-8 in an area of strong thunderstorms. He noted that the airplane unexpectedly hit severe turbulence so intense that, even strapped in with two shoulder harnesses, he was flung upward and sideways, and he hit his head on the upper sidewall hard enough that he was momentarily dazed. John speculated that in a light airplane it would be possible for a pilot to hit the cabin sidewall or headliner with enough force to knock him/her unconscious and be unable to control the airplane…or perhaps even break the pilot’s neck. This, John suggests, might explain airplanes that lose control and crash for no apparent reason, when they have strayed too close to a thunderstorm but may not have actually penetrated the storm cloud. A pilot knocked unconscious by turbulence would explain many cases when an airplane went down when flying in the vicinity of thunderstorms.
Just as we intellectually understand we should avoid flying within 20 miles of a thunderstorm, we also can repeat – often simply by rote – that we should slow the airplane to its Turbulent Air Penetration Speed (TAPS) to avoid overstressing the airframe in turbulence. The TAPS is usually considered to be the same as the Design Maneuvering Speed, or VA. Maneuvering Speed is an indicated air speed at or below which the wing will attain critical angle of attack and stall before it exceeds the airplane’s load limit. Momentarily stalling “unloads” the wing and prevents catastrophic damage in turbulence or aggressive maneuvering.
VA, however, is defined solely at the airplane’s maximum gross weight. In reality, what we might call the “VA Effect” happens at a lower-than-maximum-weight speed when the airplane is at lower weights. Some manufacturers publish a VB speed, or range of speeds, for use at less-than-maximum weights. Most manufacturers that publish VB say that the speed decreases about 1% – 2% for every 100 pounds of weight below the airplane’s maximum gross weight. If your airplane does not have a published VB this at least gives you some guidance.
Two things are not often taught about TAPS, however: First, VB is not your target airspeed when flying in turbulence. It is the maximum speed you should fly, a sort of unofficial new VNE or “barber-pole” speed. Your target airspeed in turbulence must be a good bit lower, so those 10- or 20-knot increases in gusts result in a speed that is still below VB. Second, you must slow to TAPS before you enter turbulence. You don’t get “one free bump” before you slow down, because the airplane will exceed its structural limit in that first bump if you’re not already below VB. You need to anticipate when you might encounter heavy turbulence and slow the airplane down before the first bump.
Running the gap
Running the gap between storm cells is a calculated risk. First, the gap should be at least 40 miles wide, with you splitting the difference. Second, although airborne radar is better than NEXRAD uplinks, and NEXRAD is better than nothing at all, if you’re cutting it close (i.e., 20 miles from cells) it’s best to avoid clouds visually, in case a new, updraft-stage cell is in your path. And third, it’s a good idea to slow down before you fly between strong thunderstorm cells, because you don’t get a free bump before you decelerate to turbulent air penetration speed. | aerospace |
https://www.ourdmac.com/Dues-Rules.html | 2022-08-18T22:06:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573533.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818215509-20220819005509-00548.warc.gz | 0.901861 | 858 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__160831211 | en | I SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
1. AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) Safety Rules shall be followed in
2. Taxiing in the pit area between the concrete wall and the taxiway is
3. Flying over the pit area, spectators, and parking area is strictly
prohibited. The parking and spectator areas are behind the concrete
4. Maneuvers and low-level flights over the runway are prohibited, except
when club functions or activities call for this type of runway use.
5. Flying directly toward the pit area is prohibited.
6. A pilot must inform other fliers before doing a 'touch and go'.
7. When crosswind conditions exist, pilots must agree to a common take
off and landing direction.
8. All fliers must consider the safety of spectators before starting an
engine in the pit area. When starting the engine, the nose of the plane
shall be directed toward the runway. Starting and adjusting the engine
is to be done only in the pit area or on the taxiways.
9. Spectators, for their own safety, are not allowed in the pit area or on the
10. Small children and pets shall be kept away from aircraft and the pit area.
An adult shall always accompany children. Spectators shall be made
aware of this rule if children are present.
II MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To insure that all individuals using the flying site observe the Field
Rules and Regulations.
2. To tactfully control the activities of spectators and children.
3. To insure that only DMAC members or AMA member guests fly at the
site. Guests must be AMA members and must be accompanied by a
current DMAC member. Visiting fliers are allowed three (3) visits as
4. Any flier who violates the Field rules and Regulations will be warned for
the first offense. A second violation will be grounds for immediate
temporary suspension of flying privileges by Safety Officers.
5. Each flier is responsible for any damage he/she causes at or
surrounding the flying site.
6. A beginner (Yellow card) who has not mastered radio control flight must
have Instructor(s) help until an understanding of safe operations and
overall flying competency has been demonstrated and is subsequently
formally approved by their Instructor(s) for transition to a White card.
7. Instructors are not responsible for aircraft damage during training
sessions. Members are responsible for cleaning up their trash at the
conclusion of a flying session.
8. Keys for the field shall not be loaned out or duplicated.
9. The last DMAC member leaving the field is responsible for insuring that
the frequency control box and gate are locked.
III FREQUENCY CONTROL
"All fliers shall observe the following Frequency Control Rules"
1. No transmitter may be operated for any reason without the frequency
being identified. The operator shall place his/her DMAC/AMA card on
the appropriate vacant channel number on the frequency control board
before any transmitter operation.
2. The use of wide band transmitter or receivers shall not be allowed.
3. There shall never to be more than four (4) fliers in the air at any one
IV OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
1. No engine shall be run for any purpose prior to 9:00 AM weekdays and
Saturdays or 11:00 AM on Sundays. The club can approve exceptions
for special sanctioned events.
2. Effective mufflers or silencers are required on two-cycle engines with
greater than 0.09 cubic inches displacement.
3. The retrieval of downed aircraft from neighboring property is allowed
only with the property owner's permission.
4. Aircraft using gasoline shall not be fueled on the taxiways or runway.
5. All fliers shall stand behind the white line that is 15 feet from the edge of
the runway while flying his/her airplane. | aerospace |
https://ignite.lehigh.edu/lehigh-aerospace | 2020-08-04T05:14:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735860.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200804043709-20200804073709-00139.warc.gz | 0.944004 | 436 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__59541583 | en | Meet the Club
The Aerospace Club at Lehigh University is a student run organization devoted to giving undergraduate students hands on experience in aerodynamics research and aircraft design. Members are free to join existing projects or pursue their own ideas. Past and current student projects have included the design and construction of remote controlled aircraft, wind tunnel testing of airfoils and airplanes, and most notably, participation in the Design Build Fly Competition (DBF) sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The Aerospace Club consists of 9 members who meet twice a week to develop, design, test, and review strategies for the DBF Competition in order to have a competitive and rule compliant plane ready in the Spring of 2018.
Lehigh Aerospace is hoping to fundraise to take the team to the Design Build Fly Competition, hosted by AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics). The club has been hugely successful thus far in the competition proposals, placing 28th out of 138 schools in the Design Proposal and being accepted into the actual competition with our Final Design Report. With the $6000 we are asking for, all 9 of our club members can attend the competition fly-off in Wichita, KS as we compete against top aerospace programs at schools around the world with our in-house optimized, designed, and constructed airplane.
How You Can Help
Your support will help lessen the financial burden of transportation and lodging for the club as it currently falls on each individual to cover costs. We are also looking for sponsors for next year’s competition submission as we continue do develop as a team and an aerospace program. No matter the size, every donation is greatly appreciated.
Stay Up to Date on Our Progress
Be sure to visit our website: https://sites.google.com/lehigh.edu/lehighaerospace/home
And subscribe to the official Lehigh Aerospace YouTube channel to see our latest designs and flights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_v8DTQQNiTufVg54HoY7tA
Thank you for your continued support! | aerospace |
http://outbackairrace.com.au/8.therocketeers | 2018-03-25T05:36:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257651820.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20180325044627-20180325064627-00665.warc.gz | 0.965071 | 974 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__164825310 | en | The Rocketeers
King Leopold Air is proud to sponsor The Rocketeers in OAR 2015.
King Leopold Air is a Kimberley scenic and charter flights company based in Broome.
For more information on King Leopold Air, please see their website www.kingleopoldair.com.au/
King Leopold Air owners, Phil and Maude Telfer, are long time supporters of the RFDS and have participated in a number OAR’s and plan to do so again.
Chris (“Rocket”) Stevenson
Chris was born in Kellerberrin, the centre of the wheat belt of Western Australia, and is pleased to be able to support the RFDS and the services it provides to rural Australia. Ironically one of the reasons for the increasing importance of the RFDS is because of the de-population of country areas as a result of increased economies of scale and farm machinery size. For example, the State government built his father (a British trained surgeon) a second operating theatre at the Kellerberrin Hospital in the 1960’s in order to meet patient demand. That service is now met in part by the RFDS when the need arises, and the hospital barely functions as a traditional hospital.
This is Chris’s second RFDS Outback Air Race – but this time he is flying his own aircraft. VH-UCC is a Vans 9A aluminium low wing aircraft with a fuel injected 320 HP Lycoming and top speed of 180 knots. The aircraft was built by Ivan Salisbury at the Albany airport 5 years ago and is currently maintained by Bill Keehner. Chris’s transition flying was done in Albany under the auspices of instructor Ralph Burnett.
Chris has a long held passion for aviation. He first learned to fly in sailplanes (gliders) at the Beverley Soaring Society under tuition from David Woodward, John Welch and others. As leisure time became more limited due to work and other sporting interests he obtained his PPL at Jandakot under instruction from Anne Furness at the RACWA so he could continue to fly.
After reaching that stage in life Chris shrugged off the regulation of GA flying and went back to his dream of free flying and “boating” about in thermals. He obtained his HGFA paragliding licence from Godfrey Wenness in Manilla, NSW and regularly competed in national competitions (without success). One of his most memorable flights was after climbing Mount Bakewell at York (because the farmer was away on Xmas holidays and had locked the gates) with his paraglider in 30 C heat to then fly a distance of 106 kms – absolute freedom with the eagles. After briefly experimenting with a paramotor (engine on back) Chris obtained his hang-gliding licence from Rohan Holtkamp in Victoria because hang-gliders fly faster and can handle stronger conditions. There is no greater thrill (and skill) in life than stepping off a hill and free flying to cloud base in less than 30 minutes - just by finding and staying in a column of rising air.
Chris is looking forward to OAR 2015 and the opportunity to promote the RFDS and the sport of aviation. Chris is grateful to all those who have passed on their knowledge, skill and wisdom associated with flying in the world of aviation. Thank you for your support of the RFDS and interest in our team.
I first dreamt of flying as a child while watching RAAF Macchi's and the occasional F111 and Mirage flying low over our farm in the Northern Wheatbelt. From then on every drive past RAAF Pearce had me with my nose pressed against the window straining to catch a glimpse of the aircraft.
Years later my dream was realised as a student flying those same Macchi's over the same wheat fields. After a number of years flying the C130 Hercules, I returned to Pearce as an instructor once again flying the Macchi.
After the Air Force, I joined National Jet Systems (which became Cobham) based in Perth and flying mining charter and QantasLink routes. Nearly 20 years later and three aircraft types (BAe146, Boeing717 and now the Embraer 190) I am still here.
My return to light aircraft was through moving next door to my team partner. The occasional flight in his RV was always great fun but did require a serious reset of the landing flare point!
When the opportunity came to participate in the OAR2015, it was an easy decision to make. Growing up in the country and with a sister-in-law who is a country based nurse, I appreciate that the RFDS are a vital resource of which I am proud to assist by fundraising. | aerospace |
http://tehnicarvazdusnogsaobraca52852.ezblogz.com/3125849/pilots | 2018-10-23T18:00:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583516892.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20181023174507-20181023200007-00491.warc.gz | 0.944139 | 2,476 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__977825 | en | An aircraft pilot or aviator is a one that controls the flight of an aircraft by running its directional flight controls. Even though other aircrew associates including navigators or flight engineers may also be deemed aviators, given that they are associated with working the aircraft's navigation and engine systems. Other aircrew users for instance flight attendants, mechanics and floor crew, will not be categorized as aviators.
In recognition from the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries and plenty of airlines all over the world award aviator badges for their pilots, and this contains naval aviators.
The main recorded use in the time period aviator (aviateur in French) was in 1887, being a variation of "aviation", from your Latin avis (which means chook), coined in 1863 by G. de la Landelle in Aviation Ou Navigation Aérienne ("Aviation or Air Navigation"). The time period aviatrix (aviatrice in French), now archaic, was formerly employed for a feminine aviator. These conditions have been utilized far more in the early times of aviation, when airplanes had been particularly unusual, and connoted bravery and adventure. Such as, a 1905 reference operate described the Wright brothers' to start with airplane: "The load, including the system on the aviator, is a bit more than 700 kilos".[one]
To ensure the safety of men and women during the air and on the ground, early aviation soon essential that aircraft be under the operational Charge of a properly skilled, Qualified pilot continually, who is to blame for the Protected and lawful completion in the flight. The Aéro-Club de France sent the 1st certificate to Louis Blériot in 1908—accompanied by Glenn Curtiss, Léon Delagrange, and Robert Esnault-Pelterie. The absolute authority presented towards the "pilot in command" derives from that of the ship's captain.
Pilots landing a Boeing 777
Civilian pilots fly plane of all types privately for enjoyment, charity, or in pursuance of a company, and/or commercially for non-scheduled (charter) and scheduled passenger and cargo air carriers (Airways), corporate aviation, agriculture (crop dusting, and so forth.), forest fireplace Handle, regulation enforcement, and so on. When traveling for an airline, pilots are usually called airline pilots, Along with the pilot in command often called the captain.
You will discover 290,000 airline pilots on the planet in 2017 and aircraft simulator manufacturer CAE Inc. forecasts a need for 255,000 new kinds for a population of 440,000 by 2027, one hundred fifty,000 for advancement and 105,000 to offset retirement and attrition : 90,000 in Asia-Pacific (normal pilot age in 2016: forty five.eight many years), 85,000 in Americas (48 years), 50,000 in Europe (43.7 a long time) and 30,000 in Middle East & Africa (forty five.seven years).[two]
As there will be 41,030 new airliners by 2036, aircraft manufacturer Boeing expects 637,000 new airline pilots among 2017 then: forty% in Asia Pacific (248,000), eighteen% in North The us (112,000) and seventeen% in Europe (104,000).
By November 2017, due a scarcity of qualified pilots, some pilots are leaving corporate aviation to return to airlines. In one example a worldwide 6000 pilot, generating $250,000 a 12 months for ten to fifteen flight several hours per month, returned to American Airways with full seniority. A Gulfstream G650 or Global 6000 pilot may generate in between $245,000 and $265,000, and recruiting a single could call for around $300,000. At the opposite conclude on the spectrum, constrained through the offered pilots, some modest carriers use new pilots who have to have three hundred several hours to leap to Airways inside of a calendar year. They could also recruit non-career pilots who have other jobs or airline retirees who want to carry on to fly.[four]
The quantity of airline pilots could lessen as automation replaces copilots and finally pilots too. In January 2017 Rhett Ross, CEO of Continental Motors stated "my concern is the fact that in the subsequent 20 years—if not sooner—automatic and autonomous flight will likely have designed sufficiently To place downward strain on equally wages along with the quantity and sort of flying jobs available. Therefore if A child asks the issue now and she or he is 18, twenty years from now might be 2037 and our would-be careerist will likely be 38—not even mid-profession. Who among us thinks aviation and specifically for-employ the service of flying will look like it does now?" Christian Dries, operator of Diamond Aircraft Austria explained "Powering the curtain, plane producers are engaged on one-pilot cockpit the place the airplane could be managed from the bottom and only in case of malfunction does the pilot of your aircraft interfere. Mainly the flight might be autonomous and I hope this to occur in another 5 to 6 yrs for freighters."
In August 2017 fiscal business UBS predicted pilotless airliners are technically possible and will seem around 2025, presenting close to $35bn of price savings, largely in pilot expenses: $26bn for Airways, $3bn for company jets and $2.1bn for civil helicopters; $3bn/12 months from reduce pilot teaching and aviation insurance coverage expenditures as a result of safer flights; $1bn from flight optimisation (one% of world Airways' $133bn jet fuel Invoice in 2016); not counting revenue prospect from amplified capacity utilization. Regulation really need to adapt with air cargo likely with the forefront, but pilotless flights can be constrained by consumer behaviour: fifty four% of 8,000 men and women surveyed are defiant while 17% are supportive, with acceptation progressively forecast.[six]
AVweb reporter Geoff Rapoport stated, "pilotless plane are an pleasing prospect for airlines bracing for the need to seek the services of a number of hundred thousand new pilots in the subsequent decade. Wages and education costs have already been fast rising at regional U.S. airlines over the past several a long time as the most important Airways have hired pilots within the regionals at unprecedented fees to include enhanced air journey demand from customers from economic expansion plus a wave of retirements".[seven]
Going to pilotless airliners might be completed in a single Daring step or in gradual improvements like by lowering the cockpit crew for extended haul missions or making it possible for one pilot cargo plane. The field has not decided the best way to commence still. Existing automatic units are not autonomous and should be monitored, their alternative could have to have synthetic intelligence with equipment Discovering while present Licensed computer software is deterministic.
Africa and Asia
In a few nations, for example Pakistan, Thailand and several other African nations, You will find there's potent relationship between the army as well as the principal national airlines, and a lot of airline pilots originate from the military services; however, that is no longer the case in The usa and Western Europe.[citation wanted] When the flight decks of U.S. and European airliners do have ex-armed service pilots, lots of pilots are civilians. Military services schooling and traveling, when arduous, is basically diverse in some ways from civilian piloting.
Working an aircraft in Canada is controlled with the Aeronautics Act of 1985 as well as the Canadian Aviation Laws provide rules for Pilot licensing in Canada.
Retirement age is furnished by Each individual airline with a few set to age 60, but changes to the Canadian Human Legal rights Act have limited retirement age set from the Airways.[nine]
United states of america
In 1930, the Air Commerce Act established pilot licensing prerequisites for American civil aviation.
Business airline pilots in The us have a mandatory retirement age of sixty five, obtaining improved from age sixty in 2007.[ten]
File-16 pilot in flight
Armed forces pilots fly Using the armed forces of the govt or nation-point out. Their jobs include beat and non-battle operations, including immediate hostile engagements and help operations. Armed service pilots go through specialized teaching, usually with weapons. Samples of navy pilots consist of fighter pilots, bomber pilots, transportation pilots, examination pilots and astronauts. Army pilots also function flight crews on aircraft for presidency personnel, for instance Air Power One and Air Pressure Two in the United States.
The expression "pilot" isn't Employed in the U.S. Navy, the preferred time period currently being "aviator".
Armed service pilots are skilled with another syllabus than civilian pilots, that's delivered by navy instructors. This is because of the various plane, flight objectives, flight cases and chains of duty. Lots of armed forces pilots do transfer to civilian-pilot qualification when they leave the navy, and typically their navy encounter delivers The premise to get a civilian pilot's license.
Unmanned aerial cars (UAVs, also known as "drones") function without having a pilot on-board and are classed into two classes: autonomous plane that operate without having Lively human control for the duration of flight and remotely piloted UAVs which are operated remotely by one or more people. The individual controlling a remotely piloted UAV could possibly be generally known as its pilot or operator. Based on the sophistication and use on the UAV, pilots/operators of UAVs may perhaps need certification or education, but are frequently not subject for the licensing/certification necessities of pilots of manned plane.
Most jurisdictions have restrictions on the use of UAVs which have considerably confined their use in managed airspace; UAVs have mainly been limited to navy and hobbyist use. In America, usage of UAVs is very restricted in controlled airspace (normally, earlier mentioned four hundred ft/122m and clear of airports) and the FAA prohibits nearly all industrial use. When rules are created to permit expanded usage of UAVs in managed airspace, there is predicted to generally be a significant surge of Tehnicar vazdusnog saobracaja UAVs in use and, consequently, higher need for pilots/operators of these aircraft.
The general idea of an airplane pilot can be applied to human spaceflight, also. The spacecraft pilot will be the astronaut who immediately controls the operation of a spacecraft, whilst Situated inside that same craft (not remotely). This term derives directly from the usage of the term "pilot" in aviation, where by it is actually synonymous with "aviator". Take note that over the N.A.S.An area Shuttle, the expression "pilot" is analogous on the phrase "co-pilot" in aviation, since the "commander" has final duty for the shuttle.
Army aviation training in a Royal Air Drive Nimrod plane
Even more details: Pilot licensing and certification
Pilots are required to go through lots of several hours of flight teaching and theoretical examine, that differ based on the country. The initial step is getting the Personal Pilot License (PPL), or Private Pilot Certification. This normally takes at the very least 40 several hours of flight time that has a Licensed Flight Instructor (CFI).
In America, an LSA (Gentle Sport Plane) license might be acquired in at least twenty hrs of flight time.
The next action in the pilot's progression is possibly Instrument Score (IR), or Multi-Engine Ranking (MEP) endorsements.
If an experienced career or Experienced-stage abilities are wished-for, a Business Pilot License (CPL) endorsement would also be demanded. To captain an airliner, one particular should attain an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). After one August 2013, even if remaining a First Officer (FO), an ATPL is required.[twelve]
Some countries/carriers have to have/use a Multi Crew Coordination (MCC). | aerospace |
https://thetechjournal.com/science/first-private-spacecraft-by-spacex-launch-delayed-to-march.xhtml | 2024-04-24T00:44:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818835.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423223805-20240424013805-00541.warc.gz | 0.949398 | 382 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__59184304 | en | Nothing goes according to the plan. Even though it’s a full proof plan, but still Problem comes without taking any permission! This time, accommodating more engineering tests of SpaceX’s Dragon is the reason to delay the launch first private rocket launch ‘Dragon’ to space station.
The California based Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) company wanted to launch its unmanned Dragon space capsule to the space station on February 7. But as some more engineering tests are left, they can’t launch on their desired date. But we got an approximate date when it’ll be launched. “It won’t be earlier than late March,” SpaceX spokesperson Kirstin Grantham told space.com.
“In preparation for the upcoming launch, SpaceX continues to conduct extensive testing and analysis,” SpaceX spokesperson Kirstin Grantham said in an E-mail statement. “We believe that there are a few areas that will benefit from additional work and will optimize the safety and success of this mission.”
As SpaceX has a $1.6 billion contract with NASA, it also want to deliver the project as soon as possible. Though, a new launch date for the mission has not been announced yet, but SpaceX officials said SpaceX is under negotiation with NASA to determine the best time for the test flight.
To be noted that, the Dragon capsule launched on its maiden flight in December 2010. Basically, it was SpaceX’s first test flight of the robotic vehicle. Besides, the spacecraft completed two orbits of Earth before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean with success.
Now that the Space Shuttle program has been retired. So, if NASA wants to work with the ISS it will need companies like SpaceX. Other than that, NASA has to depend on other nations to bring astronauts in and out of orbit. | aerospace |
http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/press-events/press-releases/pages/embraer-completes-first-phenom-300-wing-and-engine-installation.aspx | 2018-08-17T09:06:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221211935.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20180817084620-20180817104620-00199.warc.gz | 0.925822 | 1,333 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__15998836 | en | – Embraer successfully performed the wing-fuselage mating and installation of the engines of the first Phenom 300 executive jet, last week, at its Gavião Peixoto plant. In addition, the first electrical power-on test was successfully completed on Tuesday, March 4.
“We are excited to see the Phenom 300 program on schedule for a mid-year first flight,” said Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice President, Executive Jets. “The size and elegance of the aircraft, with its swept wing for high-speed cruise and long range, will make an impressive ramp presence. It is now becoming apparent how large the cabin is and how generous it is in terms of space and comfort.”
Embraer has adopted a multi-site strategy for the Phenom programs, by expanding the Botucatu plant for preassembly and the Gavião Peixoto plant for final assembly, both located in outstate São Paulo, Brazil.
The Phenom 300 fuselage was assembled at Botucatu and arrived at the new Gavião Peixoto production hangar, where the engines were installed and systems integration began. The one- piece wing was also assembled in Botucatu, and measures 53 feet, 2 inches (16.2 meters) from tip to tip.
The Phenom family development team, formed by engineering, manufacturing planning, production, and quality assurance personnel, has made extensive use of CATIA V5 software and the Virtual Reality Center for digital design and manufacturing. Computer-aided production simulations ensured the precision and success of the first Phenom 300 assembly processes.
About the Phenom 300
Premium comfort, outstanding performance and low operating costs are key design drivers for the Phenom 300 best-in-class jet. With the interior designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the aircraft will offer pilots and passengers the comfort and style previously unknown in its categories. The relaxing ambience is enhanced by generous windows and the most ample cabin in its class. Onboard conveniences include a wardrobe or refreshment center, an aft cabin private lavatory with toiletry cabinet, and satellite communications.
The pilot-friendly cockpit and the docile flying qualities of the new aircraft will enable single- pilot operation. Drawing from Embraer’s design and engineering experience, the Phenom 300 is designed for high utilization and availability. For added safety and reliability, the jet will offer a standard anti-skid brake-by-wire system.
Based on Garmin’s all-glass, fully-integrated avionics suite, the Prodigy® flight deck offers Phenom 300 jet operators more advantages than any other avionics suite on today’s market. The cockpit features three interchangeable 12-inch displays – two Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and one Multi-Function Display (MFD). The system integrates all primary flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic, weather, engine instrumentation, and crew-alerting system data and presents the composite information in brilliant, sunlight-readable color on three high-definition displays.
With a configuration to accommodate up to nine occupants, the Phenom 300 jet has a huge 76-cubic-foot (2.15-cubic-meter) baggage capacity that will conveniently transport passengers’ luggage, golf bags and skis.
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E engines, with 3,200 pounds of thrust each, power this jet. Its range with six occupants will be 1,800 nautical miles (3,334 km or 2,071 miles) with NBAA IFR reserves, 35 minutes and 100 nm alternate. The aircraft is capable of flying at 45,000 feet (13,716 meters) at a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.78 and is also designed for short-field takeoffs. These capabilities will permit customers to fly nonstop from London (UK) to Reykjavik (Iceland), the Azores, Cairo (Egypt), Tel Aviv (Israel) or Moscow (Russia); and from Geneva (Switzerland) to the same destinations, plus the Canary Islands, at a lower cost than competitive aircraft.
Expected to enter service in the second half of 2009, the Phenom 300 is priced at US$ 6.65 million, based on January 2005 economic conditions, in the baseline configuration, for FAA certification.
Note to Editors
Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. - NYSE: ERJ; Bovespa: EMBR3) is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil's leading exporters. Embraer's headquarters are located in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, and it has offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, the United States, France, Portugal, China and Singapore. Founded in 1969, the Company designs, develops, manufactures and sells aircraft for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Defense and Government segments. The Company also provides after sales support and services to customers worldwide. On December 31, 2007, Embraer had a workforce of 23,734 employees and a firm order backlog of US$ 18.8 billion.
This document may contain projections, statements and estimates regarding circumstances or events yet to take place. Those projections and estimates are based largely on current expectations, forecasts on future events and financial tendencies that affect Embraer’s businesses. Those estimates are subject to risks, uncertainties and suppositions that include, among others: general economic, political and trade conditions in Brazil and in those markets where Embraer does business; expectations on industry trends; the Company’s investment plans; its capacity to develop and deliver products on the dates previously agreed upon, and existing and future governmental regulations. The words “believe”, “may”, “is able”, “will be able”, “intend”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “expect” and other similar terms are supposed to identify potentialities. Embraer does not feel compelled to publish updates nor to revise any estimates due to new information, future events or any other facts. In view of the inherent risks and uncertainties, such estimates, events and circumstances may not take place. The actual results can therefore differ substantially from those previously published as Embraer expectations. | aerospace |
https://adchatdfw.com/2017/09/19/space-travel-bucket-list-watch-first-hurst-digital-produces-disasters-space/ | 2022-08-08T03:43:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570765.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808031623-20220808061623-00265.warc.gz | 0.94542 | 349 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__51533587 | en | Space Travel on Bucket List? Watch This First | Hurst Digital Produces Disasters in Space
Amazon Prime Series Showcases Unknown NASA Mishaps
If you enjoy space, NASA, or mistakes then we have the show for you. Hurst Digital is excited to premiere the first season of Disasters in Space on Amazon Prime. The show focuses on amazing behind-the-scenes stories of NASA catastrophes and near misses, many unknown to the public.
Hurst Digital produced 6 one hour episodes for the initial 2017-2018 season. Disasters in Space is currently airing in 7 countries including the US, Australia, UK, and Germany.
Although marketed as an Emmy award winning, digital production company, Hurst Digital’s core focus is to help companies brand their story through visual content creation. With this series launch, they accomplished just that.
Hurst Digital worked together with Fusion Productions and NASA from 2002 till 2008, in secrecy, on a video series surrounding the Shuttle Program. The mission was to document all types of mistakes and problems that arose over the years. The main reason these videos were produced was for others to learn from the mishaps.
In 2016 Hurst Digital and Fusion Production approached NASA and asked for permission to produce the pilot season of Space Mistakes. Permission was granted and production began. After 6 months the first 6 episodes were ready and sold almost immediately.
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Стр. 4 - Accordingly, USACOM's mission is to "maximize America's military capability through joint training, force integration and deployment of ready CONUS-based forces to support forward commanders in chief (CINCs), the Atlantic Theater and domestic requirements.
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Стр. 64 - Additionally, USACOM is the executive agent for the Joint Interagency Task Force East in Key West, Florida. Today, the men and women of USACOM, and the entire US armed forces are the best equipped, trained and led military in the world. They are ready to accomplish any of their assigned missions. However, because we have downsized the operational force so much, increased OPTEMPO is taking its toll on the...
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Стр. 66 - USACOM'S headquarters; with General John J. Sheehan, Commander of USACOM (1994-1997); and with officials and staff from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, and the Headquarters of the US Marine Corps, Washington, DC; US Atlantic Fleet, Marine Corps Forces Atlantic, and Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia; Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia; Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia; US European... | aerospace |
http://ccbrevard.org/content/falcon-9-%E2%80%A2-ses-10 | 2020-01-21T14:46:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250604397.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200121132900-20200121161900-00063.warc.gz | 0.946815 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__29076851 | en | Falcon 9 • SES 10
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SES 10 communications satellite. Owned by SES of Luxembourg, the spacecraft will provide direct-to-home TV broadcasting and other telecommunication services for Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America. It will also cover Brazil and support offshore oil and gas exploration. Delayed from 3rd Quarter, October, February March 27 and March 29. | aerospace |
https://flightsimulatorgames.club/17-a380-flight-simulator-download-pro-flight-simulator/ | 2019-10-20T13:38:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986710773.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20191020132840-20191020160340-00037.warc.gz | 0.893046 | 2,022 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__78336709 | en | - 1 Airbus A380 Panel for FSX – Fly Away Simulation
- 2 Emirates Boeing 777 Explodes on Dubai Runway After Crash Landing
- 3 Airbus A380 800 Seating Chart | Printables and Menu
- 4 Airbus A380 – Wikipedia
- 5 Which is safer – an A380 or a Boeing 747? – Quora
- 6 Airbus A380-800 | About BA | British Airways
- 7 Inside THE COCKPIT OF THE AIRBUS A380 – LiveATC.net
- 8 Seat Map Lufthansa Airbus A380 800 509pax | SeatMaestro
- 9 Lufthansa Premium Economy Seat Map Reference – LH FLYER
- 10 Download Qantas Airbus A380-800 for FSX
- 11 Airbus A380-800 | Lufthansa magazin
- 12 Airbus A380 Parking – Games For Boys
- 13 Wilco – Airbus A380 v2 Download – FlightSim Pilot Shop
Airbus A380 Panel for FSX – Fly Away Simulation
Thank you for downloading this panel. 6 7 It is the world’s largest passenger airliner, and the airports at which it operates have upgraded facilities to accommodate it. The new front and rear part were made by me in CREO 0 and printed in ABS on a Stratasys UprintPlus machine.
The model also includes a very detailed 3D model both exterior and interior of the aircraft, a stunning detailed cockpit and many effect which are the hallmark of FlightFactor models. Its improved aerodynamics, advanced flight control technology and commonality with all Airbus fly-by-wire airliners deliver a smooth, stable flight from takeoff to landing. The A380 seat pitch is 32", but it is crowded in a 3-4-.
Emirates Boeing 777 Explodes on Dubai Runway After Crash Landing
3, 2016 00:34 Flights were halted at the airport — the busiest in the Middle East — as black smoke billowed from the wreckage. Newsflare specialises in covering news that is too breaking, too remote or too local for traditional news organisations.
British Airways has configured their A380 in four classes of service: First, Club World (Business), World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy), and World Traveller (Economy). Takeoff and landing distances are reduced by about 50 per cent for each knot of headwind up to 20 knots. Luxuriate in a space that is all yours, which comes with a standalone bed, completely separate from your seat.
Airbus A380 800 Seating Chart | Printables and Menu
Lufthansa Airlines Airbus A380-800 Airline Seating Map Layout Chart in Airbus A380 800 Seating Chart. Included in this package are the A310, A319, A320, A330, A340, and the up and coming A350. Developed by Aerosoft, this add-on contains exquisite models as well as all of the systems that are used in day to day flights in the real world.
Prepar3D v4 has been around for about 10 days and every simmer is so keen to find out how to transit their Aerosoft add-ons from FSX/ P3D v3 to P3D v. A380: an innovative aircraft – Air France Show the content of the page Open menu menu. The A380-800 has a design range of 15,400 kilometers, sufficient to fly from New York to Hong Kong, and a cruising speed of 900 km/h.
Airbus A380 – Wikipedia
Airbus suspended work on the freighter version, but said it remained on offer, albeit without a service entry date. With air traffic continuing to double every 15 years, the A380 is the perfect aircraft to meet the needs of the passengers of today and tomorrow while also delivering the level of efficiency necessary to protect the environment for future generations.
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Which is safer – an A380 or a Boeing 747? – Quora
To the many firsts introduced on the A380(over 400 patents) is also the 5000psi hydraulics which reduces weight and size of the hydraulics lines. No airline currently uses the aircraft for flights to or from Denver. One has been ordered by a Saudi Arabian Prince, Al-Walid bin Talal and 10 by a company called ILFC (who gives other airlines airplanes for rent).
Find the best airplanes seats, information on legroom, recline and in-flight entertainment using our detailed online seating charts. Pics of : Delta Airbus A380 800 Seating Chart. Economy has 336 seats in a 3-4-3 config; Premium economy has 52 seats in a 2-4-2 config; this is pretty standard for these aircraft.
Airbus A380-800 | About BA | British Airways
It is the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft and the upper deck extends along the entire length of the fuselage. On two decks, and with a cabin width of up to 60 meters, it can accommodate more than 500 passengers in First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class. If you have any comment on this seatmap or the seat reviews we’d love to hear your opinion. Version 0 FS2004 Aero Commander 500 Cargo (WITH VC) FS2002/FS2004 Aircraft, Panel & Scenery — Martin B-26 Marauder.
Inside THE COCKPIT OF THE AIRBUS A380 – LiveATC.net
You can pan up, down, left and right with the controls at the bottomcenter of the picture. Adobe Flashplayer or HTML5 Browser with CSS3D or WebGL support required! Qatar Airways A380 first class cabin.
The landing of the newly painted flagship of the Lufthansa fleet marks the festive end of the anniversary year of the crane’s 100th birthday. The lower level is comprised of all Premium Economy and Economy Class seats. Quieter, more space and comfort in all classes.
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The aircraft’s spacious and quiet cabin provides a superior travelling experience, topped off by the exceptional service you’ve come to expect from Lufthansa. At Lufthansa it offers seats for 526 passengers. Mostly airline travel tips and experiences but I also like to blog about places I visited and the fun ways of getting there :-). First cabin version of the of the Airbus A380-800 (388) V1 The first cabin version is the most common in Lufthansa.
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The Project Airbus A380-800 with dynamic wing flex, accurate LAF simulation, parallel bogies, drooping control surfaces, hard-coded double strobes and more than forty custom XML parts. Some images of the real Qantas A380 were used for the particular textures. Setting the standard for modern passenger comfort, discover spaciousness with broader seats, more personal storage and better headroom. Captain, DA-900 at Executive Jet Management.
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1 & 2, Project Airbus A380 having the entire fleet covered now. Singapore Airlines recently returned to the lessor its first A380, which was actually the first A380 ever delivered to an airline. Those who prefer the complete FlightGear set on physical media can purchase a ready to run version of FlightGear (OSX or Windows) as well as the entire world scenery set.
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It’s time to get you to the airport and park airplanes. Experience the thrill and challenge of piloting the world’s largest passenger aircraft when you buckle up, take the controls and soar in our state-of-the art flight simulator at Dubai Mall. It can carry up to 853 passengers and is undoubtedly the center of attention at any airport in the world. Guests in wheelchairs can access the cockpit however they will not able to use the simulator to the full extent.
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Airport and Airbus staff have joined government officials and members of the public to see the flight off. They are certified by the German Federal Aviation Authority and replicate a real aircraft down to the last detail. Steam Edition File size 45 MB. The Airbus A380 is a doubledecker, four-engined airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. | aerospace |
https://www.giraffesontour.co.uk/geoffrey-leaves-with-the-sjs | 2022-05-29T08:55:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663048462.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220529072915-20220529102915-00538.warc.gz | 0.904051 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__294387388 | en | Geoffrey leaves for the USA
with the 336th "Rocketeers"
Ian Conway 02/04/2022
Geoffrey departed RAF Lakenheath today 02/04/22 heading for North Carolina, USA with the Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Geoffrey is just about to embark on an incredible adventure, a huge thank you to those that have made this adventure possible 🤙💜🦒
Geoffrey watches refuelling with the "Rocketeers"
Michael McCloskey 03/04/2022
A few shots from Geoffrey’s hop across the pond!
Geoffrey witnessing air-to-air refuelling whilst on his adventures to North Carolina with the 336th ‘Rocketeers’ from Seymour Johnson.
Thanks to those that made this possible 💜🦒 | aerospace |
https://holsteinaviation.wordpress.com/2013/12/03/why-it-may-make-a-lot-of-business-sense-to-buy-a-plane-for-company-use/ | 2018-06-24T18:12:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867050.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624180240-20180624200240-00553.warc.gz | 0.947853 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__154712421 | en | Yet for busy executives who wish to touch base with their counterparts or maybe sign agreements in the flesh, commercial air travel may not be worth all the trouble. Even when business execs have highly reliable executive assistants or travel agents to do their bidding, flight delays and cancellations can still ruin their carefully planned itineraries. Fortunately, one can buy a plane for company use and thereby do away with the various hassles most air travelers typically have to endure.
CEOs may be quite capable of closing business deals, but when it comes to buying their own aircraft, they’ll need to gather a formidable team to handle the transaction. This task will require not only the hands-on attention of key company personnel but also the expertise of a seasoned aircraft broker from an industry expert like Holstein Aviation. | aerospace |
http://salinity.remss.com/ | 2021-04-23T14:42:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039594808.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210423131042-20210423161042-00436.warc.gz | 0.833233 | 395 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__137516405 | en | Ocean Salinity Science Team and Salinity Continuity Processing Meeting
August 27-29, 2018, Santa Rosa, California
NASA Physical Oceanography Program is sponsoring an Ocean Salinity Science Team and Salinity Continuity Processing meeting, to be held at Remote Sensing Systems, Santa Rosa, California, August 27-29, 2018. The main objectives of the meeting are to:
- Review recent work related to the development and application of satellite sea surface salinity (SSS) products in the context of NASA’s Ocean Salinity Science Team.
- Discuss research progress and plans of the NASA-supported Salinity Continuity Processing project to retrieve and improve SSS from the SMAP satellite to extend NASA’s satellite SSS record beyond Aquarius.
- Develop a strategy for a satellite SSS observing system for the future in the context of the US Decadal Survey for Earth Science and Applications from Space and international cooperation
We encourage your contributions to the meeting by submitting abstracts that are relevant to the meeting objectives described above. Specific topics of abstracts include:
- Applications of satellite SSS (including those from NASA’s Aquarius and SMAP missions as well as ESA’s SMOS mission).
- Synergistic use of these data with other in-situ and satellite observations as well as models.
- Quality assessment of satellite SSS and evaluation of consistency for SSS products from different satellite missions.
- Algorithm improvement for satellite SSS retrievals.
- Future salinity mission concepts and the related technology development.
- Community engagement and capacity building related to satellite SSS.
Organizing Committee Members:
- Tony Lee, JPL
- Thomas Meissner, RSS
- Frank Wentz, RSS
- Shannon Brown, JPL
- Emmanuel Dinnat, GSFC
- Peter Hacker, Univ. Hawai’i
- David Levine, GSFC | aerospace |
https://ga454.cap.gov/news/cadet-program | 2023-12-01T04:04:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00762.warc.gz | 0.909585 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__257162649 | en | Civil Air Patrol’s Augusta Composite Squadron has won First Place in Georgia Wing’s annual Cadet Competition and will represent Georgia at the Southeast Region level later this spring.
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Cadet Colonel Gabrielle Brown earns the highest achievement in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.
Two Georgia Wing siblings – Cadet Cols. Kay McAbee and Leland McAbee of the Ellijay Composite Squadron– have been awarded Civil Air Patrol’s top cadet honor, the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award, with Maj. Gen.-select Ed Phelka presenting the pair with their framed certificates.
Marietta teen, student pilot excels as a leader of her peers.
"I wanted to be a Spaatz Cadet, I wanted to attend the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE), and I wanted to outrank my older brother." | aerospace |
https://ruas.co.uk/pilot-network/ | 2024-04-22T18:26:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818337.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422175900-20240422205900-00846.warc.gz | 0.932603 | 418 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__142274484 | en | By being responsible for the drone operators training, RUAS are able to verify our Partners to ensure they are and remain competent and current giving our clients the reassurance that any drone operator that operates for them do so to the highest standard; these standards being established, monitored and maintained by RUAS.
As the longest standing drone pilot training CAA approved NQE we know that pilots that have been through our course have a thorough understanding of the process of operating a drone. Pilots are then specifically chosen to join our drone pilot network.
There are over 100 drone pilots in the network dispersed across the UK, allowing us to provide a service wherever required. The network allows us to complete jobs on a large scale for example on an ongoing job with the supermarket chain Asda we have flown over 200 different sites all over the UK using over 50 different operators all guaranteed by RUAS. The network facilitated RUAS’s ability to complete work at 25 different sites in different locations around the UK in one weekend on one project.
Ofqual-regulated GVC, A2 CofC, Flight Training and Assessment Drone Training Course.
RUAS Aerial Data Processing course is the next step in data capture for image processing of GIS data product generation through Agisoft Metashape.
The General Visual Line Of Sight Certificate (GVC) has been developed for the operation of a drone with a MTOM of <25kg within the Specific Category.
This Learning Plan includes both the A2 Certificate of Competency and the General VLOS Certificate combined at a reduced price.
The GVC Transition is specifically aimed at individuals who are already operating under the legacy PFCO or NQE prior to December 2020 and who need to re-qualify.
This course has been specifically designed for those who need guidance in preparing their Operations Manual in order to apply for an Operational Authorisation from the CAA. | aerospace |
https://www.entheosllc.com/single-post/2019/04/19/Mitsubishi-Regional-Jet-takes-on-Boeing-and-Airbus | 2020-07-10T00:44:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655902377.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709224746-20200710014746-00127.warc.gz | 0.903111 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__94528344 | en | I'm busy working on my blog posts. Watch this space!
Mitsubishi Regional Jet takes on Boeing and Airbus
April 19, 2019
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the first airliner built in Japan since the 1960s, began certification flights last month in Moses Lake, Washington. A long-time supplier of aircraft components to Boeing, Mitsubishi Heavy is developing the MRJ to emerge from its customer's shadow. After spending at least US$2 billion over more than a decade, the manufacturer is looking to get its jet certified and start deliveries to launch partner ANA Holdings.
Read more at: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/first-japan-built-jet-in-50-years-takes-on-boeing-and-airbus | aerospace |
http://www.kurs.kiev.ua/eng/about.html | 2018-09-24T11:10:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267160400.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20180924110050-20180924130450-00220.warc.gz | 0.945627 | 157 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__203083957 | en | Company’s specialists contributed considerably to the production of unique radio engineering systems named "Igla" - later on “Kurs”, designed for search, mutual orientation, and rendezvous and docking of “Mir”, “Soyuz” and “Progress” spacecrafts.
Staff achievements of the past years include: the development of navigation systems for mobile rocket systems of strategic purpose, 3rd stage engine control systems of rocket carrier "Cyclone", and control systems for manufacturing equipment, information processing and transmission equipment. In recent years, the company has implemented projects and provided services in the following areas:
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http://www.ispcs.com/bio_karin_nilsdotter.php | 2013-12-09T02:58:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163857457/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133057-00031-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.916183 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__71710635 | en | Karin Nilsdotter is the CEO of Spaceport Sweden, which is a pioneering initiative to establish space tourism in Sweden and become a world leading spaceport and hub for commercial human spaceflights and cross-industry innovation.
Located in Kiruna, Europe’s premier space city since 1957, Spaceport Sweden offers unique world class experiences through the northern lights and under the midnight sun, supplying launch infrastructure, R&D facilities and high-tech expertise to commercial space operators.
Having extensive experience from the tourism industry, Karin has held senior international management roles spanning from nation branding to strategic business alliances, destination and business development.
Karin is Chairman of the Kiruna Lapland Tourist Boards and member of the Advisory Committee for the Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation.
Commended for her pioneering management research, Karin is a distinguished graduate of Henley Business School in the UK where she earned her Executive MBA.
Karin is also the initiator of “Creative Space”, an international pilot project with the vision to establish Spaceport Sweden as a creative hotspot above the Arctic Circle. Minds and industries will meet to share ideas and create innovative products and services providing world-class excitement, entertainment and education building on space as the platform. | aerospace |
https://www.inverclydenow.com/air-cadet-civilian-committee-looking-for-new-members/ | 2024-02-27T06:30:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474671.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227053544-20240227083544-00208.warc.gz | 0.906638 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__151691758 | en | THE civilian committee for Greenock’s Air Cadet squadron holds its annual general meeting on Thursday 15 June.
All parents/guardians and friends of the squadron are invited to attend the meeting which takes place at 7.30pm in the Greenock RAF Club, 11 Ardgowan Square, PA16 8ET.
The committee is looking for new members. Those interested in being an office-bearer do not need to be a parent or guardian; they can be a friend, or support the cause of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.
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http://www.icas2020.com/Data/View/2228 | 2021-10-21T15:22:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585424.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021133500-20211021163500-00423.warc.gz | 0.947634 | 332 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__146143093 | en | AVIC Xi’an Aircraft Industry Group Company Ltd. under the leadership of Aviation Industry Corporation of China is served as a super-large aviation industry enterprise integrating scientific research and development, batch production and service, as well as an important development and manufacturing base of large-and medium-sized civil and military aircraft in China. Now the company’s products portfolio include large and medium-sized transport aircraft, bombers and special-purpose aircraft. In the meantime, it is also a provider of design, manufacturing, kitting and services of aircraft body and parts of the large and medium-sized civil aircraft both at home and abroad such as ARJ21, C919 and AG600. Long and stable calibrations have been established with Airbus, Boeing, COMAC and AVIC General Aviation.
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This Saturday, January 24th from 9:30-noon, we will be at EVIT for a static display discussing aviation opportunities w/students, parents and aviation enthusiasts.
EVIT has a wonderful aviation program for people interested learning to fly and make a career in aviation. They also have a handful of students that ended up interested in flying helicopters.
Stop by and chat about training or simply taking an introductory flight and seeing what flying helicopters is all about. Look forward to seeing all of the bright students at EVIT this Saturday.
Canyon State Aero was thrilled to participate and we appreciate the opportunity to show our support for EVIT's aviation curriculum. Check out this great video recapping all the fun we had while sharing with the students at the East Valley Institute of Technology.
Sat21Feb20159am - 3pmBuckeye Airport (BXK), Buckeye AZ
All of us at Canyon State Aero are looking forward to our second visit to the Buckeye Air Fair this year. We will be providing helicopter rides again for those interesting in seeing what its like to fly in a helicopter.
We'll be arriving w/our helicopters and instructors to chat w/everyone that wants to talk flying, training, and anything aviation.
We'll be located at the south end of the flight line this year so come over and see us, check out our helicopters and chat it up with our instructors.
See you on the flight line!!
Sat07Mar20159am - 2pm4636 E. Fighter Aces Drive, Mesa AZ 85215
Its that time of year again. Time for the Falcon Field open house right here at our own home airport.
We again will be on hand w/all 3 aircraft for helicopter rides and static display.
Falcon's open house always attracts a large number of fixed with general aviation aircraft, experimental and military aircraft. MD Helicopter will be on site with their helicopters and Boeing will be on display with their Apache, drones and possibly other aircraft in development.
See you on the flight line!!
Sat04Apr20154:00 pmThe Living World Church, Mesa AZ
Canyon State Aero is proud to be participating in taking the Easter Bunny over to The Living World Church for and Easter Egg Drop for the kids participating in the Church Easter Egg hunt.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter Weekend.
Fri01May20157:45 amBear Creek Golf Course, Chandler AZ
Canyon State Aero, in association with the East Valley Marines of the Marine Corps League, is proud to be a part of the Second Annual Wounded Warrior Fundraiser Golf Tournament.
This tournament being held by the East Valley Marines at the Bear Creek Golf Course. This tournament is being held to assist Arizona Wounded Warriors. Canyon State Aero is participating handling the golf ball drop raffle. 3 lucky winners closest to the pin will win some sort of special prize.
Looking forward to participating in this important event for our Arizona Warriors.
Thu12Nov20154:30 - 7 PMCanyon State Aero 4855 E. Falcon Drive Mesa, Arizona 85215
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Canyon State Aero is excited to invite you to celebrate with us during our Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, to be held on Thursday, November 12th, 2015 from 4:30 - 7 PM!
Please join us at Canyon State Aero's new helicopter flight training facility and hangar for an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony provided by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce to be held at 5 PM, just a half hour after we begin our event.
Then stick around after the ribbon is cut to enjoy some fun festivities as we commemorate the Grand Reopening of Canyon State Aero!
Fri27Nov201511:00 amMillies Hallmark, Merchants Plaza of Ahwatukee
Canyon State Aero has the honor of delivering Santa to Millie's Hallmark in Ahwatukee, 56th St & Elliot, just west of the I-10 & Elliot Exit.
Santa will be arriving around 11:00 this Friday, 11/27, to kick off the holidays.
Hope we get to see you out there!!
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'[NASA] is perpetuating the perilous practice of pursuing goals that do not match allocated resources. Space operations are among the most complex and unforgiving pursuits ever undertaken by humans. It really is rocket science. Space operations become all the more difficult when means do not match aspirations," the report continued.
That was just the beginning of the Review of US Human Space Flight Plans Committee summary report which was handed to the White House today after months of expert review and testimony. A bleak report was expected by many observers but ultimately how its results are interpreted will determine the future of any manned space flights. Keep in mind too that NASA has spent almost $8 billion of a planned $40 billion to develop systems for a lunar return.
President Obama initiated the "Review of United States Human Space Flight Plan Committee" which was led by Norman Augustine, the former CEO of Lockheed Martin to examine ongoing and planned NASA development activities, as well as potential alternatives, and offer options for advancing a safe, innovative, affordable, and sustainable human space flight program in the years following Space Shuttle retirement.
The report offered a number of interesting findings and space exploration options, chief among them was the fact that NASA should basically get out of the low orbit business and focus on deeper space research.
Another option, called Flexible Path by the committee, would have humans and robots visiting sites never visited before while traveling greater and greater distances from Earth. Successive missions would visit: lunar orbit; the Lagrange points (special points in space that are important sites for scientific observations and the future space transportation infrastructure); near-Earth objects (asteroids that cross the Earth's path); and orbit around Mars. Most interestingly, humans could rendezvous with a moon of Mars, then coordinate with or control robots on the Martian surface, the report stated.
The Flexible Path represents a different type of exploration strategy, the committee stated. "We would learn how to live and work in space, to visit small bodies, and to work with robotic probes on the planetary surface. It would provide the public and other stakeholders with a series of interesting firsts to keep them engaged and supportive. Most important, because the path is flexible, it would allow many different options as exploration progresses, including a return to the Moon's surface, or a continuation to the surface of Mars," the committee stated.
Additional findings included:
- NASA's budget should match its mission and goals. NASA should be given the ability to shape its organization and infrastructure accordingly, while maintaining facilities deemed to be of national importance.
- International partnerships: The U.S. can lead a bold new international effort in the human exploration of space. If international partners are actively engaged, including on the "critical path" to success, there could be substantial benefits to foreign relations, and more resources overall could become available.
- Short-term Space Shuttle planning: Under current conditions, the gap in U.S. ability to launch astronauts into space will stretch to at least seven years. The Committee did not identify any credible approach employing new capabilities that could shorten the gap to less than six years. The only way to significantly close the gap is to extend the life of the Shuttle Program.
- Extending the International Space Station: The return on investment to both the United States and our international partners would be significantly enhanced by an extension of ISS life. Not to extend its operation would significantly impair U.S. ability to develop and lead future international spaceflight partnerships.
- Heavy-lift: A heavy-lift launch capability to low-Earth orbit, combined with the ability to inject heavy payloads away from the Earth, is beneficial to exploration, and it also will be useful to the national security space and scientific communities.
- Commercial crew launch to low-Earth orbit: Commercial services to deliver crew to low-Earth orbit are within reach. While this presents some risk, it could provide an earlier capability at lower initial and lifecycle costs than government could achieve. A new competition with adequate incentives should be open to all U.S. aerospace companies. This would allow NASA to focus on more challenging roles, including human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit, based on the continued development of the current or modified Orion spacecraft.
- Technology development for exploration and commercial space: Investment in a well-designed and adequately funded space technology program is critical to enable progress in exploration.
- Exploration strategies can proceed more readily and economically if the requisite technology has been developed in advance. This investment will also benefit robotic exploration, the U.S. commercial space industry and other U.S. government users.
- Pathways to Mars: Mars is the ultimate destination for human exploration; but it is not the best first destination. Both visiting the Moon First and following the Flexible Path are viable exploration strategies. The two are not necessarily mutually exclusive; before traveling to Mars, we might be well served to both extend our presence in free space and gain experience working on the lunar surface.
- Human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit is not viable under the FY 2010 budget guideline.
- Meaningful human exploration is possible under a less constrained budget, ramping to approximately $3 billion per year above the FY 2010 guidance in total resources.
- Funding at the increased level would allow either an exploration program to explore Moon First or one that follows a Flexible Path of exploration. Either could produce results in a reasonable timeframe.
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What frequency does an ELT transmit on?
EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (ELT) ELTs are emergency transmitters that are carried aboard most general aviation aircraft in the U.S.
In the event of an aircraft accident, these devices are designed to transmit a distress signal on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz frequencies, and for newer ELTs, on 406 MHz..
Why is May Day a thing?
May Day, in medieval and modern Europe, holiday (May 1) for the celebration of the return of spring. The observance probably originated in ancient agricultural rituals, and the Greeks and Romans held such festivals.
Why do aircraft use AM radio?
While FM has many advantages, AM is typically used in aviation. … Amplitude modulation, or AM radio, transmission is not subject to the capture effect. This is one reason that the aviation industry has chosen to use AM for communications rather than FM, allowing multiple signals to be broadcast on the same channel.
What does squawk 2000 mean?
The purpose of squawk code 2000 is to prevent aircraft entering a Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) area from transmitting a code that is the same as a discrete code assigned by ATC to an individual aircraft. If you are flying in the USA under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), you will be assigned (implicitly) code 1200.
What happens if you squawk 7500?
7600 means you have lost communication with air traffic control, and 7500 means “I’ve been hijacked.” If you squawk 7500 the controller will covertly respond, “Confirm you are squawking 7500.” If you confirm, your flight will be carefully monitored, and you can expect law enforcement personnel to surround your airplane …
Is 2182 kHz still used?
SUMMARY: The United States Coast Guard is announcing that it will no longer maintain a watch on 2182 kHz, will no longer guard the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) channel 2187.5 kHz, and will no longer transmit Marine Information Broadcasts on 2670 kHz.
What does on guard mean in aviation?
Guard is the term for emergency frequencies that are constantly monitored by ATC and many aircraft as well. … The phrase “on guard” means “I am transmitting on the Guard frequency”. It has nothing to do with assuming a defensive position such as in fencing with swords.
What is the emergency frequency and what is it used for?
The international emergency frequency is 121.500MHz in the VHF band. It shall be used for emergency purposes only. The emergency frequency is called GUARD in IVAO ATC client. GUARD is an old denomination that should not be used any more (Rules of the Air).
Can a plane land on its belly?
A belly landing or gear-up landing occurs when an aircraft lands without its landing gear fully extended and uses its underside, or belly, as its primary landing device. … Still, belly landings are one of the most common types of aircraft accidents, and are normally not fatal if executed carefully.
Why is 121.5 called guard?
It is called guard because everybody is supposed to listen/guard the frequency just in case someone has a problem. Guard definitions: a state of caution, vigilance, or preparedness against adverse circumstances. watch over in order to protect or control.
Why do pilots say Mayday May Day in emergencies?
The “mayday” procedure word was conceived as a distress call in the early 1920s by Frederick Stanley Mockford, a senior radio officer at Croydon Airport, London. He had been asked to think of a word that would indicate distress and would easily be understood by all pilots and ground staff in an emergency.
What is UHF in aviation?
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio stations are currently used for Air Traffic Control air-ground voice communications for military aircraft flying as operational air traffic (OAT) and for the handling of non-8.33 kHz State aircraft which may operate as General Air Traffic/Instrument Flight Rules (GAT/IFR) in 8.33 kHz …
What radio frequency do pilots use?
122.750 MhzThe FAA reminds pilots that air-to-air communications are authorized on 122.750 Mhz. Additional information about the use of aircraft radio frequencies is available from the FCC.
How do I listen to airport frequencies?
Search 122.0-123.65 for Unicom (uncontrolled airports) and air to air communications. Search 128.825-132.000 MHz for ARINC frequencies (airlines, corporate aviation and general aviation calling ahead for fuel, parking, and other requests).
What does squawk 7400 mean?
Lost link proceduresCode 7400 may be displayed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) when the control link between the aircraft and the pilot is lost. Lost link procedures are programmed into the flight management system and associated with the flight plan being flown.
What frequencies do airplanes use?
In the US the civil aircraft communications band (118-137 MHz) generally uses 25 kHz spaced channels. As of 2010 aeronautical enroute and flight test stations may use 8.33 kHz spaced channels in the 121.4-123.6, 128.825-132.0 and 136.5-136.875 MHz ranges.
What does squawk 7000 mean?
Flights on visual flight rules (VFR), when in uncontrolled airspace, will “squawk VFR” (or conspicuity code in the UK, 1200 in the US and Canada, 7000 in Europe). … Not all ATC units will use radar to identify aircraft, but they assign squawk codes nevertheless.
Why do pilots say Roger?
Before voice communication, pilots used morse code and instead of tapping out that a message was “received” they used shorthand and just tapped out “r” (short long short). … But just saying “r” could lead to communication errors. So they took “Roger” from the U.S. phonetic alphabet. | aerospace |
http://www.guns.com/2013/08/02/air-national-guard-pilot-rescued-after-plane-crash-video/ | 2018-01-22T18:25:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891530.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20180122173425-20180122193425-00601.warc.gz | 0.963572 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__194164665 | en | Two Air National Guard F-16 fighter jets collided midair on Friday forcing one of the pilots to eject and be rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter a few hours later.
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Both jets were from the 113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard and were on a routine training mission Thursday night when the collision happened about 35 miles southeast of Chincoteague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
“We are extremely fortunate to have lost only metal, and not the life of one of our Airmen,” Brig. Gen. Marc Sasseville, 113th Wing commander, said in a statement. “I wish a speedy recover to our injured pilot.”
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One mission two spacecraft, China is going back to the Moon with Chang’E 4 mission that I think is the most exciting lunar mission since the 1970s. By the end of 2018, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) will launch Chang’E 4 that will explore the far side of the Moon with a lander and a […]
A British Interplanetary Society meeting with a difference. The venue is in the North of England – the historic city of York. You don’t have to be a BIS member – all with an interest in spaceflight are welcome. A day long event with five speakers on subjects that include Lunar dust, Soviet & German […]
“Falling to Earth”‘ is Al Worden’s autobiography, written with the British but USA based space historian Francis French. To mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 15, Worden has published the story of his mission as Apollo 15’s command module pilot (CMP) and its immediate aftermath of what came to be known as the “covers incident”, as the centre piece. With a foreword by Dick Gordon, an epilogue by Tom Stafford and further praise on the back cover from Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and John Glen, Worden has finally received the personal redemption from those that he considers matter most – fellow astronauts. | aerospace |
https://fly.osu.edu/academic-training-programs/flight-training-clinic | 2024-04-23T12:12:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00036.warc.gz | 0.889647 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__124351493 | en | Flight Training Clinic
The Flight Training Clinic provides first-class flight and ground training to the students at The Ohio State University and community members. The Flight Training Clinic is housed in The Ohio State University’s Austin E. Knowlton Executive Terminal & Aviation Learning Center. Visit the Facilities page to learn more about the equipment.
Students at the university are given priority to enroll in flight training classes. If space is available, then community members may enroll.
- Multiengine rating (public enrollment available)
- Certified Flight Instructor – Multiengine (public enrollment available)
- Currency and proficiency trainings
- Flight review
- Instrument proficiency check
- Complex endorsement
Due to high enrollment, the following community programs are suspended until further notice:
- Discover Aviation
- Private Pilot Ground Class
- Instrument Pilot Ground Class | aerospace |
https://www.overlookhorizon.com/dragon-spacecraft-reaches-orbit-news-conference-at-130-p-m-edt/ | 2023-12-04T20:48:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100534.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204182901-20231204212901-00270.warc.gz | 0.827593 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__292045124 | en | The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Nicole Aunapu Mann, commander; Josh Cassada, pilot; and mission specialists JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Koichi Wakata, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina has safely reached orbit, and the nosecone has been opened.
At 1:30 p.m., NASA will host a postlaunch news conference from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It will be broadcast live on NASA TV and the agency’s website. Participants in the briefing will be:
- Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
- Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston
- Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson
- Sarah Walker, director, Dragon Mission Management, SpaceX
- Hiroshi Sasaki, vice president and director general, JAXA’s Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate
- Sergei Krikalev, executive director, Human Space Flight Programs, Roscosmos
Crew-5 will dock at the space station on Thursday, Oct. 6, at approximately 4:57 p.m. EDT. Live mission coverage begins at 3:15 a.m. EDT and continues through Dragon spacecraft docking and the welcome ceremony at the space station.
Follow along with mission activities and get more information at the commercial crew blog, @commercial_crew on Twitter, or commercial crew on Facebook. | aerospace |
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https://www.india-aware.com/world/history-made-as-nasa-launches-64-gram-worlds-lightest-satellite-designed-by-18-year-old-indian-student/ | 2019-12-05T18:20:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540481281.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20191205164243-20191205192243-00118.warc.gz | 0.962857 | 1,014 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__120035677 | en | On Thursday, in a historical move that will give GenerationNext a significant boost, India once again broke a global space record by launching the world’s lightest satellite weighing a mere 64 grams, called Kalamsat designed and developed not by professional space scientists and engineers, but by 18-year-old Tamil Nadu student Rifath Sharook and his team.
History has been made on thursday as the world’s smallest and lightest satellite, named KalamSat was carried by a NASA sounding rocket from Wallops Island, a NASA facility at around 3pm (IST). An experiment of an 18-year-old Indian student is carried out by NASA for the first time.
The little satellite weighs in at just about 64 grams. This tiny satellite was flown into space in a NASA rocket from a facility in Wallops Island, according to sources.With this launch, India has created a record.
Kalamsat is a microsatelliter named after former Indian President and one of India’s greatest nuclear scientists Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam built by an Indian High school student team for participation in the Cubes in Space, a STEM-based education program by NASA, with an objective to teach school students (ages 11-18) how to design and compete to launch an experiment into space with a free opportunity to design experiments to be launched into space on a NASA rocket or balloon if there project is selected.
The project was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Srimathy Kesan, founder and CEO of Space Kids India. Speaking to reporters, Kesan said the satellite separated from the rocket 125 minutes after it took off. She further added the NASA will recover the satellite and will send it back to them for recovering of the data.
“Kalamsat fell into the sea. It will be recovered and NASA will be sending it back to us for decoding the data,” said Kesan.
Dr Srimathy Kesan, the mission director and founder & CEO of Space Kids, said, “ The whole mission was to make space machines cost effective. We used reinforced carbon-fibre polymer material that was economical. The whole idea was to see how this satellite reacts in space, and if this reacts efficiently, even bigger cubes can be developed using this material and the cost will phenomenally come down.”
Taking the humble journey, Kesan said that we worked three and half months for this project. Out of 57 proposals, ours was the only one that got selected with respect to a cube converted into a satellite. “In 2015, We launched balloon satellite, which created ripples due to its high cost and that we worked towards the building of a cost effective satellite,” she added.
Describing the launch as “divine intervention”, Kesan further added that the 3.8 cm cube structured-satellite can fit in one’s palm and is fully 3-D printed. Equipped with nano Geiger Muller counter for measuring the radiation in space, the satellite is built with reinforced carbon fiber polymer.
According to Sharook, this project would be a sub-orbital flight and after it is launched, the mission span would be 240 minutes. The tiny satellite is supposed to operate for 12 minutes in a micro-gravity environment of space.
“The main role of the satellite would be to demonstrate the performance of 3D-printed carbon fiber”, sources quoted Sharook as saying. “We did a lot of research on different cube satellites all over the world and found ours was the lightest.”
Earlier talking to sources, Sharook said that when in November last year, NASA announced its contest Cubes in Space in partnership with the global education company, I Doodle Learning, his team had decided to participate. Before participating, the team designed a 1 kg cubesat. However, after realising that it was too costly to build, the group decided to make a smaller version for the contest and made changes in the satellite as per the norms and came up with ‘KalamSat’.
Addressing the press, Rifath Shaarook, the young scientist said, “I am really happy that we launched the lightest satellite and I am proud to be part of this team”. Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu assembly today congratulated the young scientists on their successful mission.
Kalamsat also coveted in the pages of Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records holding the record title of “World’s lightest and smallest satellite”.
Rifath Shaarook (lead scientist), Vinay S Bharadwaj (structural engineer), Yagna Sai (lead technician), Tanishq Dwivedi (Flight Engineer), Mohammad Abdul Kashif (lead engineering) and Gopinath (Biologist) are the team members behind the building of the lightest satellite. | aerospace |
https://mediadrumworld.com/2019/08/22/abandoned-rocket-facility/ | 2022-08-11T11:58:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00057.warc.gz | 0.964336 | 744 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__8925253 | en | By Mark McConville
PEEK INSIDE the abandoned rocket development facility that once competed to design the spacecraft that would take NASA to the moon.
Eerie images show the huge abandoned site, with NASA emblazoned on the side of test silo, the crumbling interior with the ceiling falling down and paint peeling off the walls.
Other striking shots show a chain link fence topped with barbed wire warning of no admittance, graffiti on the walls and exposed metal work and pipes.
The stunning photographs were taken at the Aerojet Dade Rocket Development Facility by a photographer known as Bullet.
“NASA and the United States were looking to get to the Moon before the Russians did,” he said.
“This facility was built in the 60s by Aerojet to design and construct a rocket which would do just that.
“But of course, there were many other companies doing the same thing so Aerojet was opening to win a contract by NASA to build the rockets for them by first showing them a working model.
“Many people can’t believe that there is a place so close to Miami that manufactured rockets and also, that still has one of the test motors still there in the silo.”
Aerojet solid fuel technology was under consideration for use in Apollo’s Saturn V first stages. In 1963, the U.S. Air Force provided Aerojet General with $3 million in funding to start construction of a manufacturing and testing site several miles southwest of Homestead, Florida.
A monolithic, 21-foot-diameter (6.4 m) rocket motor was designed, which was too big to be transported by rail. A plan was devised where the rocket motors would be transported by barge to Cape Canaveral. To facilitate barges, a canal was dug (C-111) and a drawbridge installed for the U.S. Highway 1 crossing at mile marker 116.
This canal became the southernmost freshwater canal in Southeast Florida and was dubbed the “Aerojet Canal”. A concrete silo was constructed for the rocket motor, 180 feet deep into the Everglades.
By 1969, NASA had decided to go with liquid-fueled engines for the Saturn V rockets, causing the workers of the Everglades plant to be laid off and the abandonment of the facility. In 1986, after NASA had awarded the Space Shuttle booster contract to Morton Thiokol of Utah, Aerojet sued the State of Florida, exercised its options and pulled out of South Florida for good.
The company sold most of its land holdings to the South Dade Land Corporation for $6 million. After unsuccessfully trying to farm it, the corporation sold it to Florida for $12 million.
“The canal did considerable damage to the Everglades and the state continues to work on reversing the damage caused by it,” added Bullet.
“Parts of the canal have been filled in and rerouted, some buildings have been demolished, and the test silo has been covered up by concrete beams. The rocket motor is still out there, it just can’t be seen any longer.
“To get out to the facility, it’s a three-mile walk or bike ride. Park rangers and sheriffs patrolled the road every few hours so if caught out there, there’s no talking your way out of it. Along with the three miles was the threat of heat exhaustion in the blazing Florida sun and wildlife such as alligators.”
For more information see www.abandonedfl.com | aerospace |
https://official85speedway.com/qa/question-is-being-a-pilot-scary.html | 2020-12-02T18:03:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141715252.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20201202175113-20201202205113-00527.warc.gz | 0.938589 | 1,399 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__19738550 | en | - Why do planes not fly over the Pacific?
- Why can’t planes fly over Messi’s house?
- How fast is a plane going at landing?
- What do pilots say when landing?
- Is it stressful being a pilot?
- How difficult is pilot school?
- Why is it forbidden to fly over the Taj Mahal?
- What is the most dangerous part of flying?
- Which airline has never had a fatal crash?
- What’s more dangerous takeoff or landing?
- Are pilots overpaid?
- What is the longest flight in the world?
- How does it feel to be a pilot?
- Are pilots hourly or salary?
- What is the safest seat on a plane?
- Which airlines have never had a crash?
- Are pilots ever scared?
- Do pilots get scared of turbulence?
Why do planes not fly over the Pacific?
When planning a route many pilots prefer to maximize the number of airports on it as a security measure.
However, it isn’t the main reason why planes avoid the Pacific Ocean.
The real main reason has to do with saving fuel and time.
After all, airplanes are a business and businesses depend on profitability..
Why can’t planes fly over Messi’s house?
“You can’t fly over where Messi lives, this doesn’t happen anywhere in the world”, Javier Sánchez-Prieto explained. However, the ban has nothing to do with Messi’s presence there, simply that the area of Gavà has an environmental restriction that bans planes from crossing this airspace.
How fast is a plane going at landing?
approximately 150 to 165 MPHMost commercial planes take off at roughly 160 to 180 MPH, while landings take place at approximately 150 to 165 MPH.
What do pilots say when landing?
To indicate the landing clearance or final approach, the Captain will either make the following announcement and/or blink the No Smoking sign. “Flight attendants, prepare for landing please.” “Cabin crew, please take your seats for landing.” It may be followed by an announcement by a flight attendant.
Is it stressful being a pilot?
An airline pilot can be an extremely stressful job due to the workload, responsibilities and safety of the thousands of passengers they transport around the world. … Being a pilot is considered a unique job that requires managing high workloads and good psychological and physical health.
How difficult is pilot school?
Originally Answered: How hard is flight school? It is very easy if you have some native skills or prior training, average or very hard for others. The flight school requires 40 or 45 flight hours in most countries; usually after around 20 hours you fly solo.
Why is it forbidden to fly over the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal Although there’s no official no-fly zone over the ivory mausoleum, there is a mile-and-a-half radius above the historic site which security agencies consider to be a no-go when it comes to flying. This is because of security reasons – as well as risks to the building’s white marble from plane pollution.
What is the most dangerous part of flying?
landingThe most dangerous part of any flight is the landing with nearly half of all fatal accidents occurring in the last fraction of a journey, according to US manufacturer Boeing.
Which airline has never had a fatal crash?
Hawaiian Airlines is one of the oldest airlines in the world that has never had a fatal incident.
What’s more dangerous takeoff or landing?
Boeing research shows that takeoff and landing are statistically more dangerous than any other part of a flight. 49% of all fatal accidents happen during the final descent and landing phases of the average flight, while 14% of all fatal accidents happen during takeoff and initial climb.
Are pilots overpaid?
Airline pilots are NOT overpaid. For the responsibility and dedication their work involves in flying you safely and in time to different destinations in the world, they need to be paid whatever they are paid.
What is the longest flight in the world?
Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines’ direct flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey, is currently the longest flight in the world, lasting around 18 hours and 30 minutes and traveling 9,534 miles. Business Insider documented a flight from Newark to Singapore with a business-class ticket on the Airbus A350-900ULR.
How does it feel to be a pilot?
To fly an airplane under your command, is the most liberating feeling in the whole wide world. To have a place of work above the clouds is fulfilling and satisfying ONLY if you are truly passionate about flying. … If a pilot is truly passionate about FLYING, he will always have fun doing what he does.
Are pilots hourly or salary?
How Much do Pilots Make a Year? Pilots are hourly employees and are paid by flight hour. Due to the constraints placed on pilots by the FAA, most fly about 85 hours per month. There are more work hours involved, such as preflight planning, but time in the cockpit, and thus the pay, is usually about 85 hours monthly.
What is the safest seat on a plane?
THESE AIRLINES ARE THE SAFEST IN THE WORLD When dividing the plane into sections, the analysis found that the seats in the back third of the aircraft had a 32 percent fatality rate. The middle third of the plane had a 39 percent fatality rate, and the front third had a 38 percent fatality rate.
Which airlines have never had a crash?
The Airlines That Have Never Had a Single Plane CrashQantas. Flying since 1921. … Hawaiian Airlines. Flying since 1929. … Southwest. Flying since 1971. … EasyJet. Flying since 1995. … Ryanair. Flying since 1985. … Virgin Atlantic/Australia/America. Flying since 1984/2000/2007. … British Airways. Flying since 1974. … Emirates. Flying since 1985.More items…•
Are pilots ever scared?
However, pilots can also be afraid while flying, an aviator has revealed. Pilot Patrick Smith revealed the part of commanding a plane that fills him with the most dread. He explained in his book Cockpit Confidential that it’s all about how much control a pilot has.
Do pilots get scared of turbulence?
In short, pilots are not worried about turbulence – avoiding it is for convenience and comfort rather than safety. In the best circumstances, pilots can forecast where turbulence is and steer clear of it. “We use met data and forecasts for jet streams to avoid potential areas,” the pilot said. | aerospace |
http://plawiuk.blogspot.com/2006/09/space-litter_21.html | 2018-07-17T07:23:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589618.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180717070721-20180717090721-00429.warc.gz | 0.935966 | 893 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__23444788 | en | Do we now have to start a campaign to stop litter in space? Its bad enough on our streets and in our parks. Now it has downed the Atlantis return mission. Not once, not twice, but three times. Mysterious objects in space, UFOs, or that's what happens when you flush your garbage into the galaxy. Shuttle Landing Delay: UFO or Litter?
Sheesh. How do they know it ain't the three missing bolts that floated off during the repairs. Of course space litter could also be from exploded satellites from the undeclared war in space.
Litter, garbage, the result of the planned obsolescence the throw away culture of of capitalism in space. And wait till we get more space tourists. More litter. Duck here comes another one.....
Tossed in space, litter-ally
It's a junkyard out there in space, and sometimes astronauts accidentally contribute to the litter.
In 1965, the first American spacewalker, Ed White, lost a spare glove when he went outside for the first time. From that time on, astronauts have accidentally added some of the more unusual items to the 100,000 pieces of space trash that circle Earth.
In July, spacewalker Piers Sellers sheepishly reported that he lost a spatula. Nicknamed "spatsat" by space junk watchers, it will return to Earth in a fireball early next month.
This week the Atlantis astronauts made their own contributions to the space debris in low orbit when a couple of bolts escaped from the addition they were connecting to the International Space Station.
ESA Science & Technology: Space is big, but not big enough
According to Douglas Adams, in his famous book The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, space is big. However, it seems near-Earth space is not big enough. In December 2001, the Space Shuttle pushed the International Space Station away from a discarded Russian rocket booster that was due to pass uncomfortably close. Space litter is a growing problem but smarter satellite design may help in the future
MSW Management | Beyond The Pail
"Marking" litter is currently an especially acute problem in space. When we earthlings began our space exploration, we followed an age-old tradition. Pioneers and explorers have always done whatever it takes to "get there" the first time and have given little or no thought to what they leave behind or no thought at all to cleaning up after themselves. Note that the Mars record to date is that two out of every three "lander" missions have produced nothing but space junk!
When, however, standard roadside litter is compared to the discard of "official" EPA hazardous wastes - lead-acid car batteries or industrial canisters full of used solvents or nuclear wastes - many of us also believe that the litter we're used to seeing takes a secondary place.
But what happens to this view when items common in refuse and litter - such as French fries or plastic bags - get frozen solid and hit you or anything else at a speed of 20,000 ft/sec? If you are traveling in the same direction at the same speed, the litter will just float alongside; but if you are going at some other angle, and especially if you are moving in the opposite direction, it could shoot right through you! Ouch!
Japan Moves to Counter Space Debris (June 30, 1998)
Space is getting to be a crowded neighborhood. (Courtesy of NASDA)
Japan is taking steps to clean up the space debris that is hurtling around Earth at tremendous speeds, threatening to collide with satellites and render them useless. There are said to be about 35 million objects, large and small, that can be classified as space debris, including pieces of rockets and satellites launched in the past. Japan's countermeasures include construction of a facility to monitor debris by radar and a telescope to help skirt collisions. In the future, Japan hopes to apply its strength in unmanned robot technology to develop a satellite that could collect the litter flying around Earth.
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https://employmentclassifiedsonline.com/aerospace-career-education-academy-comes-to-honolulu/ | 2022-10-07T00:13:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337889.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006222634-20221007012634-00361.warc.gz | 0.922618 | 289 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__50428290 | en | HONOLULU (KHON2) — Students will attend a five-day Aerospace Career Education Academy in Honolulu starting on Monday, July 25.
The academy will show students who are ages 12 to 18 years old what some of their options are if they are interested in a career in aerospace which uses science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Various days of the academy will be held several locations including the Hawaii Wing of Civil Air Patrol, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, and US Coast Guard area in Barbers Point.
This year’s summer session is full.
The Honolulu ACE Academy is coordinated by the non-profit Organization for Black Aerospace Professionals.
Any student can apply to attend the academy which costs $100. There is financial assistance available for those who qualify.
The academy is a collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration, Hawaiian Airlines, US Air Force, US Coast Guard, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Barbers Point Flight School and the University of Hawaii.
OBAP’s ACE Academies have had more than 30,000 youth since it partnered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 1992.
Applications for next year are welcome.
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For more information, visit the OBAP Honolulu ACE Academy website. | aerospace |
https://www.omo-ic.com/blog/te-connectivity-aerospace-defense-and-marine.html | 2023-02-08T03:18:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500671.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20230208024856-20230208054856-00836.warc.gz | 0.876158 | 602 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__80275686 | en | TE Connectivity's S1260 tape uses an environmentally resistant modified fluoropolymer to provide sealing in high-temperature systems.
The multi-position backplane RF module from TE has high level of performance to meet the demands of many different applications.
TE Fortis Zd connector is a high performance and robust backplane connector used in a variety of military applications.
TE Connectivity Aerospace, Defense and Marine's S200 shield terminators provide an environmentally protected shield for high temperature cable applications.
TE Connectivity's high temperature sealing sleeves provides a robust, lightweight, preinstalled cover which shrinks to seal compression joints and terminal lugs.
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CeeLok FAS-T connectors from TE save space and weight, but provide a high speed performance for a variety of rugged applications.
TE Connectivity's optical backplanes provide a high density, blindmate optical interconnect are are offered in both a receptacle and mating plug connectors.
TE Connectivity's SolderTacts are a single step, one piece controlled reflow solder contact which terminates connections quickly and reliably.
TE Connectivity's LGH high-voltage, high-altitude, high-temperature lead assemblies and connectors are designed to meet or exceed military specifications.
TE Connectivity's Fortis Zd LRM connector system is an innovative modular connector system for rugged next-generation packaging, from avionics boxes to military ground vehicles.
COPALUM Lite sealed terminals and splices from TE Connectivity feature the time-tested dry crimp technology that has provided 30 years of reliable connectivity.
Pre-coiled side entry reusable silicone bushings from TE Connectivity are designed to be used in high- temperature applications in place of tape or other molded grommets.
TE Connectivity Aerospace, Defense, and Marine's Nanonics products are designed and qualified to MIL-DTL-32139 specifications.
AMPLIMITE connectors from TE Connectivity (TE) are now available with environmental sealing to IP67 levels.
TE Connectivity's THERMOFIT DR-25 tubing offers a flexible, flame retardant, fluid- and abrasion-resistant solution.
With the matched impedance splice, TE Connectivity (TE) solves the problem of costly removal and replacement of damaged RG-393 coaxial cable.
TE Connectivity's INSTALITE ZH-150 heat-shrinkable tubing combines high-temperature and zero halogen properties in a lightweight material. | aerospace |
https://s2lq.com/archives/455 | 2024-04-19T22:03:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817455.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419203449-20240419233449-00542.warc.gz | 0.931871 | 1,401 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__4413156 | en | The field of aerospace engineering is undergoing a revolution fueled by the progression of 3D printing technology. The innovation brought about by this technology is reshaping the way we design, build and operate spacecraft and aircraft. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a process where a physical object is created from a digital model by layering material under computer control. It is a great leap forward in the manufacturing process, which traditionally involved cutting or drilling from larger pieces of material.
3D printing is transforming the aerospace industry by drastically reducing the production time and costs. Traditionally, aerospace components were made using subtractive manufacturing processes, which are time-consuming and generate a lot of waste. These traditional methods often require skilled labor, which further increases the cost of production.
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In stark contrast, 3D printing allows for the direct fabrication of complex geometries without the need for intricate, costly tooling or molds. Aerospace companies are now able to produce parts on-demand, reducing lead times and inventory costs. Additionally, the ability to design and manufacture parts as a single piece eliminates the need for assembly and therefore further reduces labor costs.
The beauty of 3D printing lies in its ability to create parts that are not just cheaper and faster to produce, but also superior in performance. It offers a new level of design freedom, allowing engineers to create structures that were previously deemed impossible or too complex to manufacture.
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For instance, 3D printing has enabled the production of lightweight lattice structures that were previously unachievable with traditional manufacturing techniques. These structures drastically reduce the weight of aerospace components, leading to increased fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.
Additionally, 3D printing has made it possible to integrate functionalities into a single part, reducing the number of components and the potential for failure points. This means that the end products are not only more efficient, but also more reliable.
One of the most significant advantages of 3D printing is the ease and speed with which it can produce custom parts or prototypes. In the aerospace industry, where customization is synonymous with efficiency and performance, this is a game-changer.
Engineers can now design a part, print a prototype, test it, tweak the design, and reprint within a matter of days or even hours. This rapid prototyping capability significantly accelerates the development cycle and allows for quicker iterations and improvements.
Moreover, 3D printing allows for mass customization. Whether it is a unique part for a spacecraft or a customized interior for a commercial airplane, 3D printing can efficiently cater to these needs without the need for massive retooling.
In an age where sustainability is no longer a luxury but a necessity, 3D printing offers a way to manufacture in a more environmentally friendly manner. Traditional manufacturing methods, such as machining and casting, produce a significant amount of waste, as they involve cutting away material to create a part.
On the other hand, 3D printing is an additive process that only uses the material necessary to build the part, significantly reducing waste. Furthermore, it can use a wide range of materials, including recycled materials or renewable resources, adding another layer to its sustainability credentials.
The impact of 3D printing on the field of aerospace engineering is immense and its potential is still largely untapped. As this technology continues to mature and evolve, it is expected to drive further innovations in design, production, and operation of aerospace components and systems.
Its ability to produce lightweight, complex structures will continue to enhance the performance and efficiency of aerospace vehicles. The rapid prototyping and customization capabilities will accelerate the pace of innovation and enable more personalized solutions. Moreover, its sustainability features will contribute to the industry’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.
In short, 3D printing is set to redefine the landscape of aerospace engineering, unlocking new possibilities and propelling us into an era of unprecedented innovation and efficiency.
The potential applications of 3D printing technology in the field of space exploration are numerous and inspiring. The technology can be used both for the production of parts on Earth, and potentially, for manufacturing directly in space. For instance, 3D printers can be used to produce spacecraft parts or even entire spacecraft, making the process more cost-effective and faster.
One of the most exciting prospects of 3D printing is on-the-spot manufacturing in space. NASA has been exploring the feasibility of using 3D printers in space, particularly for long-duration missions. The idea is to bring a 3D printer and raw materials instead of finished parts. If a part breaks or is lost, a new one could be printed on demand, reducing the need for spare parts and thus reducing the weight and cost of the mission.
Another innovative application of 3D printing in space exploration is the potential for building infrastructure on other planets. There are ongoing research and projects looking into the feasibility of using 3D printing to construct lunar or Martian bases using local resources, a concept known as in-situ resource utilization. This could greatly reduce the cost and logistical challenges of setting up extraterrestrial bases.
In short, the application of 3D printing in space exploration is set to revolutionize the way we explore and potentially colonize space. By reducing the cost, increasing the speed, and enabling new possibilities, this technology could be a key enabler of the next big leap in space exploration.
In conclusion, 3D printing is ushering in a new era of innovation and efficiency in aerospace engineering. Its transformative impact is being felt across the board from design and production to operation and maintenance. It offers unprecedented design freedom, drastically reduces production time and cost, enhances product performance and reliability, enables rapid prototyping and customization, and promotes sustainable manufacturing.
Moreover, the potential of 3D printing in the context of space exploration is awe-inspiring. It opens up the possibility for on-demand manufacturing in space, reducing the cost and logistical challenges of long-duration space missions. It even holds the potential for constructing infrastructure on other celestial bodies using local resources.
The path forward is not without challenges. There are technical hurdles to overcome, standards to be developed, and regulatory issues to be addressed. However, given the immense benefits and potential, there is little doubt that 3D printing will continue to play a central role in the future of aerospace engineering.
The potential of 3D printing is only beginning to be tapped. As this technology continues to mature, it will undoubtedly unlock new possibilities, propel us into an era of unprecedented innovation and efficiency, and redefine the landscape of aerospace engineering. The sky is no longer the limit for what can be achieved in aerospace engineering with 3D printing. Indeed, the future looks bright and exciting for this field, thanks to the transformative power of 3D printing. | aerospace |
https://www.narcap.org/ | 2019-11-12T04:40:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496664567.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112024224-20191112052224-00367.warc.gz | 0.91794 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__77938596 | en | NARCAP has investigated, documented, and analyzed aviation-related observations and incidents that may involve Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, UAP, since 1999.
Many reports by pilots and aviation professionals of observations and incidents involving unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, include aviation safety factors. NARCAP documents and researches these reports and advocates for education and further research by the aviation and science community. Find out how you can help.
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https://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/events-and-exhibitions/carnarvon-wa-and-space-race-closed | 2020-09-30T22:41:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402128649.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20200930204041-20200930234041-00453.warc.gz | 0.91887 | 71 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__12726442 | en | Discover why Carnarvon was an ideal location for a space tracking station and how Australians helped NASA's Apollo astronauts.
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https://ariad-staging.com/explore/helicopter-clipart-emergency-helicopter/ | 2019-03-22T04:17:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202628.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190322034516-20190322060516-00331.warc.gz | 0.668436 | 102 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__167980290 | en | An air rescue with a Eurocopter ec. Emergency Helicopter Hospital Ambulance Svg Png Icon Free Download? Air Medical Services PNG and PSD Free Download. Helicopter Rescue: Cartoon funny looking helicopter, person loaded onto air ambulance Vector Clip art, helicopter clipart emergency helicopter! Rescue Helicopter Png: Helicopter Clipart Search And Rescue: Police Helicopter Clipart! Apache Helicopter Decal! Banner helicopter clipart! helicopter clipart printable! Drawing Clipart Helicopter. | aerospace |
https://www.multiflight.com/aircraft-management/corporate-jet-management/ | 2024-04-18T14:03:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00145.warc.gz | 0.96028 | 189 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__82635937 | en | Multiflight offers a comprehensive corporate jet management service tailored to suit your individual needs.
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We operate all year round, 24 hours a day, so your aircraft is ready for dispatch whenever you need it. | aerospace |
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https://www.fierceelectronics.com/components/raytheon-to-provide-training-services-to-u-s-air-force | 2021-01-25T21:25:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703644033.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20210125185643-20210125215643-00498.warc.gz | 0.922789 | 471 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__118239585 | en | DULLES, VA -- The U.S. Air Force names Raytheon Company as one of the prime contractors on the Training Systems Acquisition III (TSA III) contract. This allows Raytheon to bid on delivery orders on this multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with a total ceiling value of $20.9 billion over 10 years.
Under this Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract, Raytheon will compete to provide lifecycle management for aircrew, maintenance and systems-specific training systems on a global basis.
"We are more than ready to support the U.S. Air Force to maintain mission readiness when and wherever needed," said Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. "This is a perfect opportunity for us to build on Raytheon's exemplary record of cost-effective, best-in-class training services."
Wajsgras added that as a supplier of training services to the U.S. Army, Raytheon has made investments in systems, facilities and partnerships that have helped save the customer more than $300 million since 2007, "while performing at best-in-class levels of training effectiveness and efficiency."
Raytheon has developed the Automated Toolset for Lifecycle Activities and Services Management Information System (ATLAS MIS), a web-based suite of tools that enables real-time management oversight in the areas of finance, property and training device sustainment. In use for the U.S. Army's Warfighter FOCUS program, the system can accurately track more than 30 million spare and repair parts and provide lifecycle management data to more than 6,000 users and 150 companies across 400 locations around the world.
The company's Warfighter Support Center, a 200,000-square-foot lifecycle support, maintenance and sustainment facility, can ship training device spare and repair parts within hours to anywhere in the U.S., and in days to anywhere in the world. Raytheon also operates the Warfighter FOCUS Customer Support Operations Center (CSOC), located in Orlando, Florida, which monitors training sustainment activities around the clock and responds immediately to trainer requests and needs.
For more about Raytheon, visit http://www.raytheon.com | aerospace |
https://fotophile.com/uk-photographer-exposes-location-of-unannounced-air-force-one-flight/ | 2024-03-04T07:25:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476432.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304065639-20240304095639-00513.warc.gz | 0.957745 | 386 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__120508319 | en | Alan Meloy, an amateur photographer and airplane enthusiast in Sheffield, England, inadvertently exposed highly sensitive presidential travel plans when he spotted Air Force One outside his kitchen window.
“I literally stepped out, and I could see a trail coming towards me and thought let’s have a look at what’s on the end of that. And then I looked through the viewfinder and thought this is worth photographing, it’s not just a normal airliner,” Meloy told CNN.
Perhaps the most recognizable aircraft in the world — with its distinctive blue-and-white color scheme — Air Force One was en route from Washington, D.C., to Iraq on a presidential Christmas night journey to visit U.S. troops in Iraq.
From about 25 miles away, Meloy says he quickly recognized the aircraft as a VC-25, one of two modified Boeing 747-200 jets in existence.
The planes are designated for exclusive use by the President of the United States, or POTUS, and alternately serve as what is commonly known as “Air Force One.” (Technically, though, any aircraft that carries POTUS carries that designation.)
“Fortunately for us Yorkshire inhabitants he was traveling with the curtains shut and lights out so won’t have noticed us looking up at him,” he wrote.
Former Secret Service Agent Jonathan Wackrow says that while the incident didn’t amount to a security breach, it did highlight a new concern going forward.
“In the age of social media, this highlights a new vulnerability that the Secret Service and military have to be super mindful of in the future,” Wackrow says. “You’re charting new territory with the inclusion of social media from a threat perspective and from an awareness perspective, and future planning is going to address that.” | aerospace |
https://www.spacexolony.com/post/the-first-man-in-space | 2024-04-21T11:33:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817765.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421101951-20240421131951-00709.warc.gz | 0.962299 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__162159689 | en | Yuri Gagarin was the first person to fly in space. His flight, on April 12, 1961, lasted 108 minutes as he circled the Earth for a little more than one orbit in the Soviet Union's Vostok spacecraft. Following the flight, Gagarin became a cultural hero in the Soviet Union. Even today, more than six decades after the historic flight, Gagarin is widely celebrated in Russian space museums, with numerous artifacts, busts, and statues displayed in his honor. His remains are buried at the Kremlin in Moscow, and part of his spacecraft is on display at the RKK Energiya museum.
Gagarin's flight came at a time when the United States and the Soviet Union were competing for technological supremacy in space. The Soviet Union sent the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, into space in October 1957.
Before Gagarin's mission, the Soviets sent a test flight into space using a prototype of the Vostok spacecraft. During this flight, they sent a life-size dummy called Ivan Ivanovich and a dog named Zvezdochka into space. After the test flight, the Soviets considered the vessel fit to take a human into space. | aerospace |
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Publication year: c2012.
Call Number TL789.8.A78 M65 2012
Media class: Book
Publisher: New York : Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231156882 023115688X
Series title: Contemporary Asia in the world
Extent: xii, 274 p. ; 24 cm.
To better understand the emerging dynamics of the Asian space race, the author conducts the first in-depth policy analysis of Asia's fourteen leading space programs which, without the close cooperation that is practiced among European states, has become increasingly tense. After revisiting critical past space events, the author investigates the area's divergent space goals and the tendency to focus on national solutions and self-reliance rather than regionwide cooperation and multilateral initiatives. He concludes with recommendations for improved intra-Asian space cooperation and regional conflict prevention. Also considered is America's efforts to engage Asia's space programs in joint activities and the prospects for future U.S. space leadership.
Introduction : Asia's new presence in space -- Asian space developments : motivations and trends -- The Japanese space program : moving toward "normalcy" -- The Chinese space program : from turbulent past to promising future -- The Indian space program : rising to a challenge -- The South Korean space program : emerging from dependency -- Emerging Asian space programs : Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam -- Asia's space race : implications for regional and global policy. | aerospace |
http://elatleti.com/2018/03/07/spacex-elon-musk-make-more-history-with-50th-falcon-9-launch.html | 2018-07-16T19:54:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589455.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716193516-20180716213516-00381.warc.gz | 0.942709 | 441 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__115441169 | en | While the launch window opens at 12:33 a.m., it stays open for two hours, and the company will have that entire window to decide whether or not to launch. Tonight, the company is tasked with sending up a hefty communications satellite for operator Hispasat, called Hispasat 30W-6.
Following the test phase, the satellite will assume its final orbital position, 30 degrees West, and replace Hispasat 30W-4, in orbit since September 2002. On Tuesday, the company is scheduled to perform yet another high-profile launch.
Hispasat leases transponders on the board of three third-party satellites, Intelsat 34, Star One C4 and Star One D1, as well.
SpaceX commonly lands Falcon 9 first stages during such missions, as part of the company's effort to develop fully and rapidly reusable launch systems.
The satellite aims to expand television, broadband and telecommunications service in Europe and Northwest Africa.
Ousted Pakistan PM's brother becomes party leader, now closer to power
The party will also hold another meeting on March 6 for intraparty elections to elect Shahbaz Sharif as the permanent president. The Central Working Committee of the PML-N met in Lahore to elect Shehbaz Sharif as party's acting president.
An artist's impression of the Hispasat 30W-6 communications satellite with its antennas and solar panels deployed. It is anticipated to have a useful life of at least 15 years and weighs 6,092 kilograms (13,430 lb).
Sarah Lewin, associate editor at Space.com, breaks down SpaceX's landmark 50th Falcon 9 launch.
During the Falcon Heavy launch, one of the landing pod drones, Of Course I Still Love You, which was scheduled to land the third booster was reported to have sustained damages during the unsuccessful landing attempt. These include about six Falcon 9 missions planned for the next two months, starting with a March 29 flight with voice and data relay satellites, and a resupply flight to the International Space Station in early April.
The larger Falcon Heavy flights cost about £65 million ($90m) each. | aerospace |
http://www.system-controls.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=78 | 2015-11-27T15:22:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398449258.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205409-00162-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.895065 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__129031020 | en | |Steerable Antenna Pedestal and Rate Table|
Steerable Antenna Pedestal
System Controls developed Steerable Antenna Pedestal for Avionics preparation vehicle consists of Azimuth Drive, Elevation System and controllers for both axis. Azimuth is a continuously rotating system with zero backslash Harmonic Drive, motor and encoder. Elevation drive for the required angle is actuated through a linear actuator. Slip rings and rotary joints are provided to terminate the RF and control signals for the motors. Both axis are controlled through RS232 communication as per user-defined protocol.
A PORTABLE RATE TABLE is ideally suited for the field calibration of gyroscopes, accelerometers and other precision sensors, used in aeronautical and aerospace measurements. | aerospace |
https://www.tristaraviation.org/2022/10/05/ukraine-flying-forces-part-1/ | 2024-02-23T07:29:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00370.warc.gz | 0.95973 | 1,192 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__181419236 | en | The Russian invasion of the Ukraine and the following war prompted us to give an overview of the flying branches of the Zbroynykh Syl Ukrayiny or Ukrainian Armed Forces. Focus is on operational units (fighters, transport etc.), training units are outside the scope of this overview.
In 1991 the Soviet Union dissolved and the Ukraine became independent. Lots of former Soviet Air Force aircraft and helicopters stayed behind in the Ukraine as payment for the debts the Soviet government had, some 1.500 in total. However due to a lack of pilots and maintenance personnel, many of these were withdrawn quickly. In 2003 a large reorganisation was done, which meant closure of a range of airbases and withdrawal of more aircraft types (e.g. Tu-22, MiG-23, MiG-25, Su-15 and Su-17 of the air force, Yak-38 and Ka-25 of the navy as well as Mi-2 and Mi-6 helicopters of the army).
Many of the remaining aircraft however went through an extensive modernization program, which made more aircraft available for use. Also the amount of flying hours pilots make increased, all of this improving the readiness of the armed forces. After the Russian annexation of the Crimea in 2014 dozens more aircraft have been overhauled, modernised and returned to service.
These even include two An-26 transport aircraft that have been fully overhauled by volunteers after they had been in storage for years. One of those is fittingly called “Phoenix”. Furthermore new aircraft and especially helicopters have been ordered and delivered since.
Ukraine Air Force (Povitryani Syly Ukrayiny)
The air force consists of seven fighter regiments and three transport regiments. The former have providing combat and reconnaissance support to ground forces as the main tasks, supplemented with air defence and maintaining air superiority within the national airspace during conflicts. Main tasks of the transport regiments are tactical and strategic transport during conflicts.
Three brigades operate the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 ‘Fulcrum’: 114 BrTA (Tactical Aviation Brigade) at Ivano/Frankivs’k, 204 BrTA at Lutsk and 40 BrTA at Vasylkiv. They all consist of two squadrons that each fly the MiG-29 fighter aircraft plus a few Aero L-39 Albatross as squadron hack.
Furthermore there are two brigades with the Sukhoi Su-27 ‘Flanker’, the only aircraft in the world that can do the famous Cobra manoeuvre. These are the 39 BrTA at Ozerne-Zhytomyr and the 831 BrTA at Myrgorod. The late famous Ukrainian demonstration pilot Col. Oksanchenko (see further) flew with this last unit as well. Both brigades have two squadrons of Su-27 plus again a few L-39. Together these five brigades form the air defence of the Ukraine.
The airbase Mikolaev-Kulbakino on the Southern coast is shared with the naval air brigade. Their Sukhoi Su-25 ‘Frogfoot’ ground attack aircraft have been handed over to the air force at the end of the 20th century and have been based here with the air force since. The two squadrons that operate them fall under the 299 BrTA. There is also a separate third squadron that flies the L-39 Albatros.
The last fighter brigade is 7 BrTA at Starokostiantyniv, or Staro as it is affectionately known. Based here are three squadrons with Sukhoi Su-24 ‘Fencer’ fighter-bombers plus again some L-39 Albatros. The Fencer is unique in the Ukrainian inventory as it has swing-wings, giving it supersonic capabilities, and a side-by-side cockpit for its crew of two.
Probably also based here is the 383 opDKLA (Separate UAV Regiment) who were the first unit in the Ukraine to receive the by now rather (in)famous Turkish built Bayraktar TB2 drones that can be armed as well do reconnaissance. They also operate some Soviet built Tu-141 and Tu-143 drones. These have been designed to do reconnaissance, but during the recent war at least a few have been crudely converted to be used with bombs attached. One of those crashed in Croatia after it malfunctioned and flew over Romania and Hungary first. Note that some sources say this UAV unit is based at Khmel’nyts’kiy instead.
Then there is the transport capacity. Two of the transport brigades are 15 OBrTrA (Transport Aviation Brigade) at Kyiv-Boryspil and 456 OBrTrA at Vinnytsia.
The different squadrons operate a few dozen Antonov An-24 ‘Coke’, An-26 ‘Curl’ and An-30 ‘Clank’ cargo and reconnaissance aircraft, the Tupolev Tu-134 ‘Crusty’ for people transport aircraft and multiple versions of the well-known Mil Mi-8 and Mi-9 ‘Hip’ helicopters.
The third transport brigade is the 25 OBrTrA at Melitopol, which operates the heavy transport aircraft of the Ukrainian air force. They have two squadrons that fly the Ilyushin Il-76 ‘Candid’ plus a third with the smaller An-26 ‘Curl’.
In the past also Il-78 ‘Midas’ tanker aircraft were used, but these have been converted to regular Il-76 transport aircraft by now.
Part 2 will cover the navy and army. | aerospace |
http://hobbyspace.com/Blog/ | 2013-12-05T06:05:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163040130/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131720-00018-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.926778 | 391 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__99833554 | en | New imagery from the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn shows more of its beautiful and sometimes bizarre features: NASA’s Cassini Spacecraft Obtains Best Views of Saturn Hexagon – NASA
of the unique six-sided jet stream at Saturn’s north pole known as “the hexagon.”
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the curious six-sided jet stream at Saturn’s north pole known as “the hexagon.”
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has obtained the highest-resolution movie yet of a unique six-sided jet stream, known as the hexagon, around Saturn’s north pole.
This is the first hexagon movie of its kind, using color filters, and the first to show a complete view of the top of Saturn down to about 70 degrees latitude. Spanning about 20,000 miles (30,000 kilometers) across, the hexagon is a wavy jet stream of 200-mile-per-hour winds (about 322 kilometers per hour) with a massive, rotating storm at the center. There is no weather feature exactly, consistently like this anywhere else in the solar system.
“The hexagon is just a current of air, and weather features out there that share similarities to this are notoriously turbulent and unstable,” said Andrew Ingersoll, a Cassini imaging team member at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. “A hurricane on Earth typically lasts a week, but this has been here for decades — and who knows — maybe centuries.”
Weather patterns on Earth are interrupted when they encounter friction from landforms or ice caps. Scientists suspect the stability of the hexagon has something to do with the lack of solid landforms on Saturn, which is essentially a giant ball of gas.
Here’s a NASA JPL Google Hangout in which several planetary scientists discuss the latest images and findings from Cassini: | aerospace |
https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2018/06/easyjet-says-heathrow-plan-will-cut-fares-by-a-third/ | 2022-01-17T07:43:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300343.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220117061125-20220117091125-00358.warc.gz | 0.948153 | 1,233 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__9570281 | en | Budget carriers to expand
EasyJet says Heathrow plan will cut fares by a third
EasyJet says Heathrow plan opens up competition
Adding a third runway at Heathrow will allow low cost carriers to operate a significant number of flights from the airport for the first time and cut fares by up to a third, it has been claimed.
Budget airline EasyJet says increased competition to legacy carriers will see lower fares on routes to existing UK and European destinations.
Currently the budget carrier operates out of four other London airports but not Heathrow. Sophie Dekkers, the airline’s commercial director, said EasyJet “would look to go into Heathrow at scale” given the chance.
The Heathrow expansion plan includes ring-fencing 15% of slots for domestic flights. The new entrants will also launch flights to UK and European airports not currently served by Heathrow, providing important economic connections to the UK’s only hub airport.
EasyJet is urging MPs to support the third runway in the forthcoming Commons vote. It already operates from other hub airports such as Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris Charles De Gaulle.
Since 2000 the number of UK destinations served by Heathrow has fallen from 14 to eight, while the total number of seats on its flights to Europe has dropped by 40%.
This is 200,000 fewer short haul seats per week today compared to 2000 – equivalent to the population of Dundee.
Heathrow’s plan to build a third runway was backed by the Cabinet last week and MPs will soon vote on the scheme.
EasyJet’s chief commercial and strategy officer Robert Carey said expanding Heathrow will provide significant benefits to all parts of the UK and is in the best interests of all passengers.
He said: “EasyJet supported the Airports Commission’s clear and unanimous recommendation and agrees that expansion at Heathrow will provide the greatest passenger and economic benefits, including lower fares by opening up the airport to increased competition.
Heathrow: expansion plans backed by Cabinet
“This expansion would enable low cost airlines like easyJet to operate from Heathrow – in addition to existing London bases – allowing them to provide new routes and increased competition on dozens more UK and European routes.
“EasyJet’s costs are significantly lower than legacy airlines so easyJet’s fares on these services would be lower than those paid by passengers today.
“We look forward to engaging with the UK’s regional airports and their governments and other local organisations to work out which regions will enjoy the largest growth in passenger demand and economic benefits from new connections to Heathrow and the rest of the world.”
Mr Carey said expansion must be delivered sustainably, citing its use of Airbus A320neo aircraft which are quieter and use less fuel.
“Expansion at Heathrow will bring significant economic benefits to all of the UK and that’s why we urge MPs to support the Government’s National Planning Statement so that work can start to increase the aviation capacity for the UK,” he said.
The airline has been working closely with Heathrow for a number of years and has been able to confirm that low cost operations would be viable at Heathrow. This would include easyJet’s requirements for its ‘walk in, walk out’ boarding process and 25-minute aircraft turnaround time. easyJet and Heathrow Airport agreed an Indicative Operating Framework in 2015 on these practicalities.
EasyJet would also look to connect passengers to long haul destinations at Heathrow by using ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ – the first global airline connections service by a European low fares airline.
Launched in 2017, it enables customers to connect easyJet flights to long haul flights with a number of airline partners. easyJet is extending Worldwide to Berlin Tegel, Venice Marco Polo, Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly and Edinburgh airports.
This means that, combined with the connections previously announced through London Gatwick and Milan Malpensa, over half of the airline’s flights – and 53 million easyJet customers a year – will be able to connect to airline partner services and other easyJet flights in a single booking through easyJet’s digital booking portal.
EasyJet has taken delivery of five A320neo aircraft to date, with 95 on order for delivery by August 2022. In addition, easyJet has 30 A321neo aircraft on order, with the first delivery expected in July 2018. These aircraft have a 235 seat configuration.
The A321neo aircraft will enable easyJet to reduce its CO2 emissions as it provides an increase in seats per flight of around 30% compared to an A320 and 50% when replacing an A319 while benefitting from the lowest operating costs in the single aisle aircraft category.
EasyJet believes that for the first time the aviation industry can now envisage a future which isn’t wholly reliant on jet fuel, and its harmful CO2 and NOX emissions, and where its noise footprint is significantly reduced for all flights and completely eliminated for many.
The company has formed a partnership with Wright Electric to develop, build and operate an all-electric commercial passenger jet which could be flying across the airline’s UK and European network within a decade.
First China flights
The first Hainan Airlines flight from Beijing lands in Edinburgh today – the first ever direct flight from China to Scotland.
As announced in March, two flights a week will come to Edinburgh, following years of talks on the Edinburgh-China Air Link Project involving Marketing Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport and the City of Edinburgh Council.
As one of the most valuable tourism markets worldwide, which has already contributed £26.5 million to Edinburgh’s economy pre-flight, the new route from China is expected to bring increased spending across the board, with shops, restaurants, attractions and hotels directly benefiting from a starting capacity of an additional 29,000 Chinese visitors in the city. | aerospace |
http://dovream.longmusic.com/hawks/Cassini-Essay-Contest.html | 2021-01-23T20:10:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703538431.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123191721-20210123221721-00109.warc.gz | 0.92484 | 1,296 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__177571370 | en | Scientist for a Day challenges students in grades 5-12 to think like scientists. Examine real spacecraft images of Uranus’ moon Miranda, Neptune’s moon Triton, and Pluto’s moon Charon. Choose the destination you think would be the best place to return with another spacecraft to learn even more about these amazing worlds. Support your choice in an essay of no more than 500 words. This.
Participate in NASA Scientist for a Day Essay Contest 2018-2019 and win prizes. Continuing in the tradition started by the Cassini mission to Saturn, Scientist for a Day challenges students in grades 5-12 to think like NASA scientists. Examine real spacecraft images of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, Saturn’s moon Titan, and Jupiter’s moon Europa. Choose the destination you think would be the.
Contest Introduction. Every year, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory runs the Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest, an essay contest for youth to learn more about Saturn and the Cassini-Huygens mission. As the mission is ending in 2017, this will be the last year of the contest, so don't miss out!
Continuing in the tradition started by the Cassini mission to Saturn, Scientist for a Day challenges students in grades 5-12 to think like NASA scientists. Examine real spacecraft images of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, Saturn’s moon Titan, and Jupiter’s moon Europa. Choose the destination you think would be the best place to return with another spacecraft to learn even more about these.
Cassini Mission Essay. Introduction The reason I chose Cassini as my mission was I thought it was interesting that it was the only the fourth space probe to go to Saturn. Also that sixteen European countries and the United States are working as a team on it. They are responsible for building, designing, flying and collecting data on the mission. Description of the mission Cassini was launched.
The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students from class 5-12 to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three possible observations taken by the Cassini spacecraft and are tasked to choose the one they think will yield the best scientific results. This choice must then be supported in essay.
Cassini is a robotic spacecraft orbiting planet Saturn. It was launched on 15th October 1997 and reached the orbit of Saturn on 1st July 2004. On 25th December 2004, Huygens Titan probe (now on the surface of Titan, a moon of Saturn) separated from the spacecraft and reached Titan on 14th January 2005. Cassini Mission is a joint effort of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA.
The 2014 Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest is open to students in grades 5-12. Essays must be under 500 words. There are three essay topics to choose from: Saturn’s F ring, Saturn's moon, Titan, or Saturn, specifically the north polar region of Saturn. Students choose one of these topics and write an essay about why they think this image should be taken by the Cassini spacecraft.
As Cassini spends its last Valentine's Day orbiting Saturn before the end of the mission, grade 5-12 students in 65 countries are writing essays about Cassini's discoveries. The 2017 Cassini Scientist for a Day essay contest deadline is February 24, 2017 in the United States. Other participating countries have different deadlines.
CASSINI SCIENTIST FOR A DAY CONTEST. Class 7 - 8. First Position. Farkhanda Shahid. Head Start Junior High Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan. The Cassini spacecraft is a very informative trip which will provide lots and lots of information about Saturn and its surroundings. As this contest highlighted the three targets, my interest is in Hyperion. Hyperion was discovered in 1848 by Willione Crunch.
NASA is inviting students in grades 5-12 and their classrooms to participate in the annual Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest. To participate, students choose one of three images taken by the Cassini spacecraft at Saturn. Then students write an essay to explain why their chosen image makes the best science target. The winning essays will be posted on the NASA Solar System Exploration.
The 2015 edition of the 'Cassini Scientist for a Day' competition is now open to entries by students. The competition is designed to give the participants a taste of life as a space scientist. Students are invited to submit a 500-word essay explaining their choice of one of three targets to be imaged by the Cassini spacecraft in orbit around Saturn.
NASA's Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., is excited to announce that the 2012 edition of its Cassini Scientist for a Day essay contest is now accepting submissions! The contest is open to students in grades 5 through 12 and gives participants the chance to choose one of three images of the Saturnian system and describe why it's the.
KiwiSpace Foundation (formerly NZ Space Foundation) was founded with the goal of igniting a vibrant New Zealand space industry and education framework. We provide information and advocacy on NZ spaceflight activities, businesses and education, and are working to develop industry and government space policy, to support and encourage innovation and establish New Zealand as a space-faring nation.
The Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest is an annual scientific essay-writing contest for students from Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Polytechnics. It is run by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in partnership with various local Astronomy organizations in participating countries. Astronomy.SG is proud to be a co-organizer for this contest.Announcing NASA’s 2012 Edition of the Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest. The Cassini spacecraft launched in October 1997 and has been orbiting Saturn since 2004. The essay contest is open to students in grades 5-12. Essays must be under 500 words. There are three essay topics to choose from: Saturn’s small shepherd moon, Pan.NASA.gov brings you the latest images, videos and news from America's space agency. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind. | aerospace |
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