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http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com/tag/usc-dept-of-astronautical-engineering/ | 2013-05-23T05:01:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702810651/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516111330-00024-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.94377 | 1,662 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__31840934 | en | Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, Jake Dodd, Monday, 11-26-12 November 27, 2012Posted by The Space Show in Uncategorized.
Tags: breeder reactor, Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, EML1, fissile material, gamma emitter, Jake Dodd, NERVA, nuclear fuel in space, nuclear weapons proliferation, SNAP-X, Space Exploration Architectures Concept and Synthesis Studio, Space Nuclear Activation Plant, Thorium, U-233, USC Dept. of Astronautical Engineering, USC School of Architecture
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Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, Jake Dodd, Monday, 11-26-12
Guests: Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, Jake Dodd. Topics: This program discusses Jake’s concept of placing a nuclear fuel plant in space in support of nuclear propulsion/space needs. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. We welcomed back Dr. Madhu Thangalevu and his student Jake Dodd to discuss the concept of SNAP-X: The Space Nuclear Activation Plant. I have uploaded his AIAA paper by the same title and his Power Point slide presentation to The Space Show blog which should provide you with more specific information about Jake’s concept. Essentially, the plan calls for putting a breeder reactor in space to supply nuclear fuel for space needs safely rather than launching from Earth all the time. During our first segment, both Professor Thangavelu and Mr. Dodd explained the concept in detail. We talked about weapons proliferation in the process, the breeder reactor and why that was the chosen technology, the safety in place for this technology, and the use of it in the EML1 location and why. Part of our conversation focused in on projected time lines and development costs as I tried to get an idea of what would be involved in bringing this project to at least an Earth-based demo status. Listeners emailed and called in about the problems given the amount of fear within the public and parts of the government every time the word nuclear is mentioned, then saying that the use of a breeder reactor heightens that societal fear level. We discussed ways of dealing with this during our discussion. In addition, listeners questioned the safety of a breeder reactor and the use of Thorium as a non-weapon nuclear fuel.
In our second segment, we talked more about tight budgets, private and public partnerships, and international cooperation to bring this project to at least demo status. Charles called in to challenge our guests on their Thorium comments regarding conversion to U-233 which he said was an effective fuel for weapons as was U-235. I believe you will find this exchange most useful in understanding many of the issues regarding this project. Our guests brought up the nuclear rocket history and the NERVA project, plus we asked Jake for his plan of attack in getting his project going. As our program was ending, Madhu talked about his next Design Studio Class which culminates with new student projects on Dec. 18th.
I look forward to talking about many of these projects on The Space Show in 2013. Post your comments/questions on The Space Show blog. If you want to email either of our guests, please do so through me.
Here are the two documents we talked about during the show regarding Jake’s concept.
Dr. Madhu Thangalevu, Frankie Sharpe, Friday, 6-15-12 June 16, 2012Posted by The Space Show in Uncategorized.
Tags: Apollo landing site buffer zones, augmented reality, civil space., cosmopolitanism, Dr. Madhu Thangalevu, Engineering Space Concepts Studio., Frankie Sharpe, global space projects, holographic lunar landings, Lunar landing historical sites, lunar tourism, Moon Studio, NASA, private sector space development, space and spirituality, space national prestige programs, Space Studio, U.S. Department of Space, USC Dept. of Astronautical Engineering
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Dr. Madhu Thangalevu, Frankie Sharpe, Friday, 6-15-12
Guests: Dr. Madhu Thangalevu, Frankie Sharpe. Topics: USC Moon Studio space & architectural project planning and design. You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright. We welcomed back Professor Madhu Thangalevu who was joined by Frankie Sharpe, one of the architectural graduate students in the USC Moon Studio program that just ended. Dr. Thangalevu started out by telling us about the USC School of Architecture program and their space studio classes including the Moon Studio, Space Studio, and the program with the engineering department for the Engineering Space Concepts Studio. Madhu then introduced us to Frankie Sharpe who talked about his lunar tourism project he did for the Moon Studio graduate class. You can see some of his slides for his project at http://cargocollective.com/frankiesharpedesign/Tour-the-Moon and http://uscmoonstudio.blogspot.com. In the process of Frankie telling us about his lunar tourism model, he talked about the learning process, the need to address engineering, cost, and human factors for his project, the solutions he developed for dealing with the new NASA guidelines for protecting and visiting the historical Apollo landing sites and more. You will see how he creatively used holographs for the visitor to experience the actual lunar landings, how radiation issues were resolved, and much more. I asked Frankie a series of questions about interest in his space work in the regular architectural firms has and is working for & you might be surprised by what he had to say. You will also find it interesting that prior to being given the opportunity to enroll in the Moon Studio, space was not on his graduate school agenda.
In our second segment, Dr. Thangalevu talked about other USC space studio workshops and then we talked about space policy and the proper role for space in policy and our lives. Professor Thangalevu talked about large global space projects that involve people everywhere such as planetary defense and climate change research. We also talked aboutU.S. leadership in global space projects. One of his suggestions was to consider that it might be time for a U.S. Department of Space to deal with these issues but he did say a paradigm shift had to take place for space to be fully realized. He then introduced us to the cosmopolitanism concept. This led us to an interesting discussion about the space “elders” passing the torch to the younger generations for their leadership forward. During this discussion, we talked about the need to fail, to push to the design & function limits to failure so that something new & better comes from the lessons learned in the failure. Our last topics included suborbital space, producing nuclear fuel for propulsion on orbit, hydrogen from algae on orbit, a lunar super computer connected to the aging Deep Space Network, and space & spirituality.
Please post your comments/questions on The Space Show blog. If you want to email our guests, do so through me & I will forward your email. | aerospace |
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https://navva.org/uk/science/nasa-39-s-laser-powered-ice-measurement-satellite-launches-in-september/ | 2022-08-14T22:47:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572077.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814204141-20220814234141-00744.warc.gz | 0.940041 | 625 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__50241604 | en | There is substantial evidence that the ice caps on Earth are getting smaller, but we often lack the tools to follow the changes in detail. NASA launched a satellite in 2003 to measure surface ice, but that mission ended in 2010. In September, NASA launched a follow-up satellite named Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2). This spacecraft uses lasers to make accurate measurements of ice to monitor how it changes over time.
NASA has been researching ice cover for years, but the areas that need to be monitored are enormous. NASA & # 39; s Tom Wagner says that many of the areas of interest are the size of the continental US. It is not always practical to monitor such large areas with aircraft, but space-based cameras have difficulty measuring the height needed to track the thickness of ice sheets.
ICESat-2 will be launched around the middle of the month with an improved version of the laser system from the original ICESat. When that satellite was switched off, ICESat-2 was still years after completion. NASA threw an emergency call mission called IceBridge (do you understand?) To keep an eye on smaller areas that were particularly important. The news from the original ICESat mission was not good – NASA says sea ice has been diluted by two-thirds since the 1980s.
ICESat-2 can update the measurements of the previous mission and provide more consistent coverage of the world than IceBridge. The satellite will run at a height of about 300 miles (500 kilometers) and shine a laser from an instrument called the Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS). The 532nm light beam always remains active and is fired 10,000 times per second.
The laser of the satellite shines at 532 nanometers, which looks bright green. The instrument splits the laser into six rays, covering more ground and showing how steep glaciers are. 💚 pic.twitter.com/I5skbUUMmL
– NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) August 22, 2018
The single beam is divided by the satellite into six to project them onto the surface in a grid pattern. Most of those photos are absorbed by the atmosphere or bounce in other directions, but some bounce back to the satellite. Thanks to the round-trip time, ICESat-2 can calculate the height of the surface. From its polar orbit, the satellite scans the entire surface every 91 days, which is very deliberate. With that job, ICESat-2 can measure the same locations in all four seasons.
The satellite itself is small – hardly the size of a small car. It does not need a heavy-duty rocket to gain space, so NASA plans to bring it on board a ULA Delta II on 15 September. That date can change if the startup conditions are not favorable.
Read now: scientists attach water ice to the surface of the moon, scientists find for the first time ultra-rare Ice-VII on Earth in diamonds and NASA & # 39; s next Lunar Rover will search on ice | aerospace |
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https://hardforum.com/threads/spacex-receives-fcc-approval-for-starlink-satellite-constellation.1957541/ | 2019-05-26T10:10:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232259015.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20190526085156-20190526111156-00556.warc.gz | 0.949128 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__74306742 | en | The FCC has approved the deployment of a 4,425 satellite constellation for SpaceX. The satellites will be in support of the Starlink internet service that Elon Musk envisions will provide affordable internet services to remote areas that are currently underserved. However, there is one caveat, half of the satellites have to be deployed within the next 6 years and all of them within 9 years or a new approval must be applied for. I don't know about you guys, but I think that's a lot of stuff going into orbit in a short period of time and I believe SpaceX is going to be hard-pressed to meet the deadlines required by the FCC. Good luck Mr. Musk. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also said SpaceX’s approval is conditioned on an updated de-orbit plan, since the sheer number of satellites envisioned by SpaceX’s “Starlink” constellation goes far beyond what current guidelines consider manageable. | aerospace |
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http://www.aismartsite.com/safer-skies-with-self-flying-helicopters-mit-news/ | 2024-02-22T15:01:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00440.warc.gz | 0.948955 | 1,700 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__11190592 | en | In late 2019, after years of learning aviation and aerospace engineering, Hector (Haofeng) Xu determined to be taught to fly helicopters. On the time, he was pursuing his PhD in MIT’s Division of Aeronautics and Astronautics, so he was accustomed to the dangers related to flying small plane. However one thing about being within the cockpit gave Xu a higher appreciation of these dangers. After a few nerve-wracking experiences, he was impressed to make helicopter flight safer.
In 2021, he based the autonomous helicopter firm Rotor Applied sciences, Inc.
It seems Xu’s near-misses weren’t all that distinctive. Though massive, industrial passenger planes are extraordinarily protected, folks die yearly in small, non-public plane within the U.S. Lots of these fatalities happen throughout helicopter flights for actions like crop dusting, preventing fires, and medical evacuations.
Rotor is retrofitting present helicopters with a collection of sensors and software program to take away the pilot from among the most harmful flights and increase use instances for aviation extra broadly.
“Folks don’t understand pilots are risking their lives every single day within the U.S.,” Xu explains. “Pilots fly into wires, get disoriented in inclement climate, or in any other case lose management, and nearly all of those accidents may be prevented with automation. We’re beginning by focusing on essentially the most harmful missions.”
Rotor’s autonomous machines are capable of fly quicker and longer and carry heavier payloads than battery powered drones, and by working with a dependable helicopter mannequin that has been round for many years, the corporate has been capable of commercialize shortly. Rotor’s autonomous plane are already taking to the skies round its Nashua, New Hampshire, headquarters for demo flights, and clients will be capable to buy them later this 12 months.
“Quite a lot of different corporations try to construct new automobiles with numerous new applied sciences round issues like supplies and energy trains,” says Ben Frank ’14, Rotor’s chief industrial officer. “They’re making an attempt to do every little thing. We’re actually centered on autonomy. That’s what we specialise in and what we predict will convey the most important step-change to make vertical flight a lot safer and extra accessible.”
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As an undergraduate at Cambridge College, Xu participated within the Cambridge-MIT Alternate Program (CME). His 12 months at MIT apparently went effectively — after graduating Cambridge, he spent the subsequent eight years on the Institute, first as a PhD scholar, then a postdoc, and eventually as a analysis affiliate in MIT’s Division of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AeroAstro), a place he nonetheless holds right now. Through the CME program and his postdoc, Xu was suggested by Professor Steven Barrett, who’s now the top of AeroAstro. Xu says Barrett has performed an vital position in guiding him all through his profession.
“Rotor’s know-how didn’t spin out of MIT’s labs, however MIT actually formed my imaginative and prescient for know-how and the way forward for aviation,” Xu says.
Xu’s first rent was Rotor Chief Expertise Officer Yiou He SM ’14, PhD ’20, whom Xu labored with throughout his PhD. The choice was an indication of issues to return: The variety of MIT associates on the 50-person firm is now within the double digits.
“The core tech workforce early on was a bunch of MIT PhDs, they usually’re among the greatest engineers I’ve ever labored with,” Xu says. “They’re simply actually good and through grad college they’d constructed some actually unbelievable issues at MIT. That’s in all probability essentially the most important issue to our success.”
To assist get Rotor off the bottom, Xu labored with the MIT Enterprise Mentoring Service (VMS), MIT’s Industrial Liaison Program (ILP), and the Nationwide Science Basis’s New England Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program on campus.
A key early determination was to work with a widely known plane from the Robinson Helicopter Firm reasonably than constructing an plane from scratch. Robinson already requires its helicopters to be overhauled after about 2,000 hours of flight time, and that’s when Rotor jumps in.
The core of Rotor’s resolution is what’s generally known as a “fly by wire” system — a set of computer systems and motors that work together with the helicopter’s flight management options. Rotor additionally equips the helicopters with a collection of superior communication instruments and sensors, a lot of which have been tailored from the autonomous automobile business.
“We consider in a long-term future the place there are not pilots within the cockpit, so we’re constructing for this distant pilot paradigm,” Xu says. “It means now we have to construct sturdy autonomous techniques on board, however it additionally implies that we have to construct communication techniques between the plane and the bottom.”
Rotor is ready to leverage Robinson’s present provide chain, and potential clients are snug with an plane they’ve labored with earlier than — even when nobody is sitting within the pilot seat. As soon as Rotor’s helicopters are within the air, the startup presents 24/7 monitoring of flights with a cloud-based human supervision system the corporate calls Cloudpilot. The corporate is beginning with flights in distant areas to keep away from threat of human harm.
“We have now a really cautious method to automation, however we additionally retain a extremely expert human skilled within the loop,” Xu says. “We get the most effective of the autonomous techniques, that are very dependable, and the most effective of people, who’re actually nice at decision-making and coping with surprising eventualities.”
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Utilizing small plane to do issues like combat fires and ship cargo to offshore websites will not be solely harmful, it’s additionally inefficient. There are restrictions on how lengthy pilots can fly, they usually can’t fly throughout antagonistic climate or at night time.
Most autonomous choices right now are restricted by small batteries and restricted payload capacities. Rotor’s plane, named the R550X, can carry hundreds as much as 1,212 kilos, journey greater than 120 miles per hour, and be outfitted with auxiliary gas tanks to remain within the air for hours at a time.
Some potential clients are fascinated by utilizing the plane to increase flying instances and improve security, however others need to use the machines for totally new sorts of purposes.
“It’s a new plane that may do issues that different plane couldn’t — or possibly even when technically they may, they wouldn’t do with a pilot,” Xu says. “You would additionally consider new scientific missions enabled by this. I hope to go away it to folks’s creativeness to determine what they’ll do with this new device.”
Rotor plans to promote a small handful of plane this 12 months and scale manufacturing to supply 50 to 100 plane a 12 months from there.
In the meantime, within the for much longer time period, Xu hopes Rotor will play a task in getting him again into helicopters and, finally, transporting people.
“In the present day, our impression has rather a lot to do with security, and we’re fixing among the challenges which have stumped helicopter operators for many years,” Xu says. “However I believe our largest future impression will probably be altering our every day lives. I’m excited to be flying in safer, extra autonomous, and extra inexpensive vertical take-off and-landing plane, and I hope Rotor will probably be an vital a part of enabling that.” | aerospace |
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But there are required documents must be given to have. MissionHow do I get my CPL? | aerospace |
https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20423921/drunk-slovak-pilot-arrested-in-canada.html | 2022-08-13T03:47:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571869.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813021048-20220813051048-00762.warc.gz | 0.987407 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__63591875 | en | Shortly before the scheduled departure from Calgary to the Mexican destination of Cancún, the police guided Slovak Miroslav G., a 37-year-old pilot, out of the plane.
Staff of the low-cost airline, Sunwing, called the police after they realised that the pilot was behaving strangely and had even lost consciousness, the BBC news service reported.
Two hours after he was arrested, the pilot still had three times more alcohol in his blood than regulations allow. He was accused of assuming control of a plane while incapable.
The plane with more than 100 passengers on board took off with another pilot.
All the preconditions for a catastrophe were fulfilled, according to police spokesman Paul Stacey as reported by the TASR newswire, but the probability that the pilot would have taken off in that condition was really very low, considering the level of security, he added. | aerospace |
https://www.granitegearstore.com/traveling-to-the-outer-space.aspx | 2024-04-20T19:52:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00704.warc.gz | 0.956118 | 529 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103257233 | en | In our digital world today, do you think that traveling to the outer space could ever be possible? Well, you do not need to wonder as lots of science depend on crowdsourcing. Primarily, its objective is to make large numbers of public to join and help scientists in scanning the radio waves in the outer space. The outcome for this action would detect for the potential life outside the planet Earth.
Home use of computers in processing data and brainstorming of ideas is allowable on this crowdsourcing plan. Moreover, space accessories such as telescopes may also be utilized for some time. That’s why knowing expert views on the best telescopes is very important.
Moreover, there are numerous projects that permit us to let our virtual selves travel beyond the atmospheric space above us. This can be made possible through launched space missions. Now, with the help of digital evolution, we can also be in the outer space along with those space probes, rovers, and astronauts. Because of this, we can also travel with almost no money.
Ways to Travel in the Outer Space
Due to technology, we can now transmit cameras, aid in making experiments, send ourselves in the form of avatars to the outer side of the Earth. Below are some examples:
The Chimney Rock: An Asteroid Exploration
Way back 2013, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency opened a campaign that permits their site visitors to have an opportunity to send their names and short messages to the nearest asteroid on Earth, the (162173) 1999 JU3. The campaign was entitled “Let’s Meet With Le Petit Prince! Million Campaign 2”. Its goal was to have people’s names along with the Hayabusa 2 Mission that was launched in the following year 2014.
The objective of the Hayabusa 2 Mission was to study the said asteroid. During the time that Hayabusa 2 landed on the asteroid, the names provided and embedded in a plaque of sorts served as proof that robotic representatives of humans were present on the space.
The Hayabusa 2 Mission that was launched on 2014 will try to bring a sample of an asteroid back to Earth in the year 2020.
Universal Time Capsule
The goal of Hayabusa 2 Mission which is returning back to Earth by 2020 becomes the trigger zone for the creators to make use of the time capsule. The partnership between the European Space Agency, UNESCO, and other participating organizations are combining crowd sourcing with the technology behind the space mission. This was named as Keo Mission and the probe will be returning to the planet in 50,000 years time. | aerospace |
https://www.ohb-sweden.se/news-and-media/new-swedish-satellite-mats-to-be-launched-to-study-upper-part-of-earths-atmosphere | 2024-04-20T13:53:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817650.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420122043-20240420152043-00744.warc.gz | 0.92654 | 598 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__41969068 | en | OHB Sweden’s next satellite “MATS” (Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomography and Spectroscopy) will be launched on November 4, on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle from Mahia, New Zeeland.
The MATS satellite is OHB Sweden’s first satellite based on the generic InnoSat microsatellite platform. As the prime contractor for this Swedish national mission, OHB Sweden has been responsible for the overall mission architecture, platform and system level Assembly, Integration and Test activities. The scientific mission and instrument initiator for MATS is the Meteorological Institution at University of Stockholm (MISU), together with scientists from Chalmers and KTH, whereas the scientific instrument has been built by AAC Omnisys from Gothenburg.
The MATS satellite including its scientific instrument was financed by the Swedish state through the National Space Agency.
The OHB Sweden microsatellite platform InnoSat used for MATS, has in the meantime shown to be useful for scientific, institutional mission and commercial missions, where schedule and cost are key drivers.
Currently, the satellite awaits its launch which is nominally scheduled on the 4th of November with a launch window of 18:15-19:30 (Stockholm time/UTC+1).
OHB Sweden will operate the Satellite from its own mission control center in Kista and rely on the ground station network from the Swedish Space Cooperation (SSC).
MATS (Mesospheric Airglow/Aerosol Tomography and Spectroscopy) is a Swedish satellite project that will investigate waves in the atmosphere and their impact on the climate. This is done by studying variations in the light that oxygen molecules emit at an altitude of 100 kilometers, as well as in structures in the highest clouds in the atmosphere, so-called noctilucent clouds. MATS will be able to produce the first global maps showing the propagation characteristics of these waves in the atmosphere. With a tomographic analysis of the images, the researchers can create 3D constructions of the waves. The data that MATS collects will fill an important gap in the understanding of how the atmosphere works.
For more information about the MATS Satellite and its mission objectives see:
About OHB Sweden
OHB Sweden is a provider of complete space missions, satellites as well as spacecraft subsystems. With more than 30 years of proven success from a wide range of space missions in low and geostationary orbit as well as spacecraft for interplanetary missions, OHB Sweden has acquired a first-class reputation offering reliable and innovative solutions to its customers. The key expertise from OHB Sweden lies in small satellites, AOCS and propulsion subsystems.
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https://byolife.co.zw/airlink-adds-direct-route-vic-falls-cape-town/ | 2023-12-10T07:53:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00085.warc.gz | 0.924704 | 225 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__182858665 | en | The daily flights except for Saturdays, between Cape Town and Victoria Falls, will be effective from 2 July. The flight departs from Cape Town International at 08:30 am arriving at Victoria Falls International at 11:15 am.
The return flight departs Victoria Falls International at 11:45 am arriving at Cape Town International at 14:40 pm.
Airlink and South African Airways allows travellers to utilize the two airlines by connecting seamlessly onto each other’s services and routes, allowing multi-sector itineraries to be booked utilizing a single carrier and ticket.
This inclusion of Victoria Falls in Airlink’s network has added yet another world-renowned destination to its extensive eco-leisure network.
The airline also recently announced expansions on two other routes. Come 6 June 2017, the airline will increase its flight frequency between Cape Town and Maun, Botswana, offering a daily service. The additional flights will operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays
From 2 July, Airlink will add a second flight between Cape Town and Nelspruit, to its daily schedule, except on Saturdays. | aerospace |
https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/10/kennedy-space-center-updates-october.html | 2018-05-21T20:58:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794864544.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521200606-20180521220606-00580.warc.gz | 0.883862 | 857 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__81501275 | en | The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has always something new to present to Guests, be it a special event, a new exhibit, or a reserved area to enjoy the sights and sounds of a rocket launch (which is definitely not an everyday happening around the world). This morning we will share with you a list of five of the newest events or offerings that are available (or will be available) at the Visitor Complex. Some of them will soon come to an end!:
1. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Groundspeak, Inc., the company that created Geocaching.com, are partnering to bring guests the Kennedy Space Center GeoTour.
The interactive experience allows guests to use the free Geocaching application and the Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates throughout Central Florida. Ten different cache locations throughout Florida house a specific password. Cache locations can be found through www.Geocaching.com/adventures/geotours/kennedy-space-center. Users may download a passport from www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events/2014/october/geocache.aspx, then present their completed passport at Will-Call at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to receive their trackable item and special admission offers.
Geocachers can receive deals on admission, retail items, and a trackable item, depending on passport completion. The Geocaching app is free. Admission or an annual pass is required for entry to the Visitor Complex. The KSCVC GeoTour will continue through 2015.
2. Visitor Complex guests can experience the breathtaking sights and sounds of the launch of an Atlas V rocket as it lifts off on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Visitors may enjoy a front row seat to view the launch from the Apollo/Saturn V Center, the closest possible public viewing area, and from viewing areas at the Visitor Complex.
Launch viewing is included in daily admission and both viewing locations include live launch commentary. The rocket will blast off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station with the launch scheduled for 1:19 p.m. EST.
3. The Visitor Complex and Astronomy Magazine are partnering to host the Great Balls of Fire Contest, giving away a 9.6-pound authentic meteorite collectable and a space adventure trip for four to the Visitor Complex. The Great Balls of Fire Contest celebrates the new Great Balls of Fire interactive exhibit at the Visitor Complex, which allows guests to discover the risks that asteroids, comets and meteorites present planet Earth.
The space adventure trip includes round-trip airfare to Florida, provided by Astronomy Magazine, a three-day/two-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cocoa Beach, provided by Marriott, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex admission tickets, Lunch With An Astronaut tickets, and a Kennedy Space Center Up-Close Tour. Enter the contest at www.Astronomy.com/KennedySweeps until midnight on Nov. 30. The Great Balls of Fire Contest is open to residents of the United States and Canada (except Quebec) only.
4. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests can learn about the future of space exploration from the people working on NASA’s Orion capsule. Every Friday until the Exploration Fight Test 1 (EFT-1) in December, Lockheed Martin employees will take a break from working on the Orion capsule and bring first hand updates on Orion and the test launch at Exploration Space®: Explorers Wanted. Guests can get the inside scoop on NASA’s plans for a human presence on Mars and the spacecraft that can take us there: Orion and the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The Friday updates are included in daily admission.
5. Veteran NASA astronauts will meet with visitors at Astronaut Encounter:
- Space Shuttle Astronaut John Blaha, Oct. 15
- Space Shuttle Astronaut Rick Searfoss, Oct. 16-22
- Space Shuttle Astronaut Bruce Melnick, Oct. 23-25
- Space Shuttle Astronaut Fred Gregory, Oct. 26-31
Feel free to visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com for more information about these great events. | aerospace |
https://fortlauderdaleairshow.com/mv-22-osprey-post/ | 2022-05-16T07:57:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662510097.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516073101-20220516103101-00700.warc.gz | 0.893399 | 295 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__271102160 | en | It’s a helicopter, it’s a plane, it’s an Osprey!
The U.S. Marine Corps will demonstrate the amazing capabilities of the MV-22 Osprey at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show on April 30 – May 1 over Fort Lauderdale Beach!
The V-22 Osprey is a highly versatile tilt-rotor aircraft. The aircraft operates as a helicopter when taking off and landing vertically. The nacelles rotate 90° forward once airborne, converting the V-22 into a turboprop aircraft. As a result the MV-22 is able to operate off of aircraft carriers and smaller assault ships.
The Osprey features the world’s first complete blade fold and wing stowage system. It only takes 90 seconds for the entire automatic wing and rotor folding sequence with up to 60kt winds. The wings rotate to lie above and parallel to the fuselage to create a compact rectangular volume. Because of its state-of-the-art stowage system, the Osprey can operate virtually anywhere in the world and also be transported long distances.
The cockpit of the V-22 features six night-vision goggle compatible displays including four color active displays and also a standby flight display. The flight crew have night-vision systems and an integrated helmet display. There are 112 V-22s currently in service with the US Marine Corps and the US Air Force. | aerospace |
https://noise.flysfo.com/glossary/t/ | 2023-12-10T01:44:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100989.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209233632-20231210023632-00621.warc.gz | 0.903171 | 294 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__261019995 | en | Glossary of Terms
The Topics of Aviation and Noise Introduces a lot of new words. We’re here to help define what they mean.
Use the glossary so that you can become more familiar with aviation terminology.
A paved strip that connects runways and terminals providing the ability to move aircraft so they will not interfere with takeoffs or landings.
The air space controlled by a TRACON.
A general term used to describe airspace in which approach control service or airport traffic control service is provided.
A specified boundary.
Terminal Radar Approach Control – an FAA air traffic control service to aircraft arriving and departing or transiting airspace controlled by the facility. TRACONs control IFR and participating VFR flights. Northern California TRACON, located near Sacramento, controls the airspace for aircraft arriving to and departing from San Francisco International Airport.
Transportation Security Administration. Federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for the screening of all airline passengers, luggage, and cargo.
A plane with a turbine engine that drives an aircraft propeller. While a jet’s propeller is encased, a turbo propeller has a propeller on the outside. Think of a windmill. Compared to jet aircraft, turboprops do not fly as fast nor as high. Turboprops are considered an efficient and highly cost-effective option for shorter regional trips and navigating mountain airports. | aerospace |
https://www.airlinemuseum.com/store/c/850-EVA-Air-models.html | 2022-05-26T20:02:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662625600.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20220526193923-20220526223923-00232.warc.gz | 0.83983 | 307 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__258486029 | en | Products 1-3 of 3
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https://www.meed.com/raytheon-signs-582m-radar-contract-with-uae/ | 2020-01-27T03:52:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251694176.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200127020458-20200127050458-00392.warc.gz | 0.919319 | 277 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__181445721 | en | US defence contractor Raytheon has signed a $582.5m contract with the UAE to provide radars, associated spares, training and other services.
This contract will last until 2018 and is the radar component to the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system. The US’ Lockheed Martin is the contractor for THAAD. Raytheon supports Lockheed in providing logistics and sustainment services.
“The AN/TPY-2 radar will provide the UAE with unprecedented surveillance and defensive capabilities,” says Dave Gulla, vice-president for global integrated sensors at Raytheon integrated defence systems. “With this contract, the UAE becomes the first international customer to acquire the world’s most advanced mobile radar, which better positions the Emirates to defend itself from threats.”
The radar searches, detects, tracks and discriminates threats from non-threats, then delivers data to the THAAD’s fire control and communications element for engagement.
On 30 December, Lockheed Martin signed a $1.96bn contract to provide THAAD weapon system for the UAE. This was the first sale of THAAD to an international customer. The US government and the UAE had been in discussions since 2008 over the purchase of the THAAD system (MEED 22:2:11). | aerospace |
https://www.mightytoy.com/products/gold-space-shuttle-in-collector-otilde-s-case | 2024-04-19T05:36:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817289.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419043820-20240419073820-00818.warc.gz | 0.879918 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__175111900 | en | Collectors will love this expertly crafted 24 karat gold plated model of the Space Shuttle Orbiter. Authenticated by curators of the Smithsonian Institution, each model is mounted on a display stand in a collector’s case and features a full-color 12-page famous Space Missions booklet. Shuttle has 2.75 inch wingspan and measures 6 inches long.
- 24-karat gold plated diecast model
- Includes full-color famous shuttle missions book
- Collector's stand Included
- Includes Educational Rocket Poster
- 3.5 inches long
- Officially licensed model | aerospace |
https://www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com/air-senegal-flight-from-freetown-to-new-york-a-review/ | 2023-12-04T14:10:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00859.warc.gz | 0.959721 | 705 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__23843627 | en | Murtala Mohamed Kamara: Siera Leone Telegraph: 6 October 2023:
As someone who frequently travels internationally from Sierra Leone, I understand the limited flight options and high ticket prices that travellers often face. In addition to these challenges, there is an added cost of $25 in cash for security fees at the airport, making air travel even more expensive.
Furthermore, the inconvenience of travelling to the airport in Port Loko, outside the capital of Freetown, and the additional $40 for water taxis and local ferries can be burdensome.
Currently, there are five international airlines operating in Sierra Leone, with Air France possibly discontinuing its operations. These airlines include Turkish Airways, Air France, Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines, and Kenya Airways.
Having personally flown with all five airlines, I recently experienced a journey with Air Senegal from Freetown to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York and would like to provide a brief review of my experience.
Air Senegal operates four weekly flights from Freetown, beginning with a smaller plane to Banjul International Airport in Gambia to pick up passengers, before continuing to Blaise Diagne Airport in Senegal for a transit time of 3 to 4 hours. From there, passengers board another flight for an 8-hour journey to New York.
The flight from Freetown to Banjul was pleasant, lasting less than 2 hours and 45 minutes. The cabin crew, primarily made up of African staff, exhibited a great level of service. The flight itself was comfortable, and passengers were provided with a sandwich, a small bottle of Senegalese-produced water, and a choice of juice.
The subsequent flight from Senegal to JFK was operated by a Boeing aircraft with a seating capacity of over 100 passengers. It offered inflight entertainment with a selection of movies. The service on this leg of the journey was commendable, and I particularly enjoyed the meat, which had a distinct flavour.
Unlike other airlines, Air Senegal provided a bottle of water with meals without the need for a request. They served meals twice during the flight, and the coffee was also quite enjoyable.
While I expected to see more African cabin crew members, most of them were Europeans, with a small number of Senegalese ladies. Nevertheless, the crew was hospitable and provided excellent service. The inflight entertainment, however, lacked options for Senegalese content.
Considering Senegal’s rich arts and cultural scene, it would be beneficial to include more Senegalese music and videos on the inflight screens.
One notable advantage of Air Senegal is its affordable fares compared to its competitors. Additionally, the airline offers faster transit times to New York, with a direct 8-hour flight from Senegal, unlike other airlines that may require longer layovers.
I recently travelled with another airline and had to endure a 16-hour transit period, which was quite inconvenient.
Furthermore, the early morning arrival at JFK Airport allowed for a smoother immigration process and less traffic in New York City. Overall, Air Senegal offers a good flight experience.
About the author
Murtala Mohamed Kamara is a journalist and the publisher of SaloneJamboree, Sierra Leone’s leading Arts and entertainment newspaper. He is also the founder of Salone Adventures, a travel and tourism website. Kamara, a travel enthusiast, adventurer, enjoys sharing his experiences. He also report for German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle. | aerospace |
https://www.hesys-engineering.de/jobs/stellenangebot/?tx_hesysjobs_hesysjob%5Boffer%5D=725&cHash=757d5efa801c523bb76ad85350076f24 | 2019-10-23T03:01:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987828425.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20191023015841-20191023043341-00213.warc.gz | 0.848743 | 278 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__130066874 | en | HESYS has been a well-established partner and engineering service provider for the aerospace industry for many years and is active in many other areas of the international high-tech industry.
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For a project assignment with our well-known, international customer of the area AEROSPACE in Donauwörth we are looking for you as Avionics Engineer and Architect (m/f/d).
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- Management of Problem Reports and FilterBoard/ Change Board for NH90
- Management of Dashboard for NH90 (allocation of the Problem Reports to be solved for the planned Software Releases)
- Management of Flight clearance activities for NH90 CORE and Mission System (preparation of Verification Sheets, Monitoring of the associated activities with the avionics System development Team)
- Contribute to NH90 qualification documentation
- Function design resposnisble for some specific functions
- Degree in the field of avionics or aerospace or mechanical engineering or similar
- work experience in engineering
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- Language skills: English fluent B2
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http://dronephotographyllc.com/?e=inner&itemcategory=71082 | 2023-03-28T12:02:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948858.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328104523-20230328134523-00380.warc.gz | 0.971392 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__28679613 | en | Meet Our Drone Pilot
Dennis Jeter has been flying RC helicopters for the past 10 years. His passion for 'all things tech' has lead him down a path of high end web based software development. He is currently the President/CEO of A sound Strategy, Inc located in North East Pennsylvania. "Drones are a natural extension of everything I love", says Jeter. "The combination of flight and computer technology feels natural to me. I love it!", he continues. Recently, Mr. Jeter earned his Private Pilot's Certificate and a 333 Exemption from the FAA making him one of a very small number of commercial drone pilots in the country.
"A Sound Strategy has a good number of high end resorts and builders as clients. We felt that the ability to offer them aerial shots of their properties would be welcome. We plan to focus on these two markets as we grow this aspect of the business."Do you need a pilot's license to fly a drone?
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https://www.godermag.com/post/pete-davidson-s-trip-to-space-takes-an-unexpected-turnread-goder | 2023-12-01T23:00:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100308.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201215122-20231202005122-00127.warc.gz | 0.988824 | 587 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__283912577 | en | Pete Davidson has been all over the place lately, from his career to his love life. Thanks to the world's richest man – Jeff Bezos and Bezos' commercial space-flight company, Blue Origin, he's even been offered a trip to space. The Amazon founder, his brother Mark, 82-year-old female pilot Wally Funk, and high school student Oliver Daemen were launched into space in July 2021. This flight, aboard the rocket ship named the New Shepard, marked the company's first crewed launch, as per the BBC.
The trip lasted about 10 minutes and was described by Bezos as "the best day ever," per LA Times. And it seems like Hollywood stars are into it. "Star Trek" icon William Shatner was the first celebrity to join the four-person crew on the New Shepard's second-ever space flight. "I'm going up into space. I don't know how many people can say that," he said prior to takeoff.
"Good Morning America" co-host Michael Strahan joined the list of celebs looking to get launched into space when he joined the crew on the third human flight, per ABC News. He described it as "...almost like an out-of-body experience. It's hard to even believe it happened," to ABC News' Amy Robach. Recently, the "SNL" comedian who's been everywhere else lately, Pete Davidson, was expected to be the next star in space but it looks like Davidson is staying Earth-side for now. Here's what we know.
Pete Davidson might not go to space! #GODER
Pete Davidson was ready to go from Staten Island to space. Page Six first reported that the "Saturday Night Live" star was very close to signing a deal to be the next big celebrity to join Jeff Bezos on a Blue Origin flight. "Pete is excited," a source told out the outlet at the time. "They haven't signed a contract yet, but it looks like it's going to happen. The details are being finalized."
According to People, this all took place after Davidson and his girlfriend Kim Kardashian joined the CEO and his girlfriend Lauren Sánchez for a dinner party at their Los Angeles home. The NS-20 flight was slated to launch March 23 in West Texas and the comedian was going to be accompanied by Marty Allen, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Jim Kitchen, and Dr. George Nield.
However, Blue Origin announced in a tweet on March 17 that the next flight had been rescheduled from March 23 to March 29, and the actor would not be on it. "Pete Davidson is no longer able to join the NS-20 crew on this mission. We will announce the sixth crew member in the coming days." It's unclear why Davidson changed his mind. Maybe he just has enough going on already. | aerospace |
https://artponnada.blogspot.com/ | 2023-02-07T19:11:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500628.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230207170138-20230207200138-00214.warc.gz | 0.972934 | 934 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__243544838 | en | Friday, 29 July 2022
Harita Kaur Deol - Pencil sketch
Flight Lt. Harita Kaur Deol (10 November 1971 – 24 December 1996) was a pilot with the Indian Air Force. She was the first woman pilot to fly solo in the Indian Air Force. The flight was on 2 September 1994 in an Avro HS-748, when she was 22 years old.
Hailing from Chandigarh in a Sikh family, in 1993, she became one of the first seven women cadets inducted into the Air Force as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers. This also marked a critical phase in training of women in India as transport pilots. After initial training at Air Force Academy, Dundigul near Hyderabad, she received further training at Air Lift Forces Training Establishment (ALFTE) at Yelahanka Air Force Station.
She died in an aircrash near Nellore on 24 December 1996, at age 24. She was one of 24 Air Force personnel to die when an Indian Air Force Avro aircraft crashed near the Bukkapuram village in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
(courtesy : Wikipedia)
Saturday, 23 July 2022
My pencil drawing of the legendary Malayalam actor "Prem Nazir'
Prem Nazir was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. A popular cultural icon of Kerala, Nazir is often referred to as Nithyaharitha Nayakan. (courtesy : Wikipedia)
Thursday, 21 July 2022
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar (19 May 1890 – 23 January 1967), popularly known as Ariyakudi, was a Carnatic music vocalist. Rest of the details can be had from Wikipedia.
Drawn with Camlin charcoal pencil (soft)
Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Sulochana Latkar (born 30 July 1928) - My pencil sketch. I drew the portrait with Steadler 6B pencil.
Sulochana Latkar known by her screen name Sulochana is a well-known actress of Marathi and Hindi cinema.She and Nirupa Roy epitomized the "mother" roles right from 1959 unti the early 1990s.
Tuesday, 5 July 2022
Facial features of a classical singer (Bombay Jayashree) - My pencil sketch
My pencil sketch of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy (1863-1940) was a Telugu writer and one of the earliest moder...
జానకి దోసిట కెంపుల ప్రోవై రాముని దోసిట నీలపు రాశై ఆణిముత్యములు తలంబ్రాలుగా శిరమున మెరిసిన సీతారాముల కల్యాణం చూతము రారండీ ... (బాపు గారి... | aerospace |
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/engineer-helped-launch-apollo-missions/article_7686dee6-aa34-11e9-b7f9-07f660b892ba.html | 2019-11-14T11:23:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668416.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114104329-20191114132329-00483.warc.gz | 0.986769 | 728 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__153644759 | en | WENATCHEE — Before Neil Armstrong took one small step for man 50 years ago today, a now-deceased Wenatchee resident helped make the giant leap for mankind possible.
Joe Renn, husband to Eva and father to John and Jim, worked as an engineer on the Saturn V rocket that propelled the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon.
Joe died six years ago at 82. Eva lives in Wenatchee. She and John asked to tell his story.
“During the time he was there, it was a feverish pitch from 1967 to 1969,” John said.
After four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Arizona and then went to work for North American Aviation in Seal Beach, Calif., outside his hometown of Long Beach.
“That really was the height of his (life),” John said of the Apollo mission. “He got out of school, it was just the right time. It was the height of the space program and they were hiring like crazy and he was just right there.”
The Saturn V was made up of three sections, or stages, and built by companies contracted by NASA.
The first stage lifted the rocket off the ground, the second stage carried it almost into orbit and then the third pushed the Apollo spacecraft toward the moon.
Joe helped design the second stage. There were… issues getting it ready for launch.
“The second stage had more problems than the other stages because NASA and the government kept changing the weight requirement of the mission,” John said. “And every time they did that, the second stage had to be adjusted to take more fuel.”
There were days during testing of the rocket when Joe didn’t come home until 5 a.m. In 1965, an explosion at the facility that forced him to miss the holidays.
“We were going to Montana for Christmas and he ended up staying home,” Eva said.
Away from work, Joe brought his family to the beach.
“He loved to surf,” Eva said. “He was known as the best surfer in Belmont Shore.”
Astronauts Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins toured the country following their return to earth, visiting the people and places that helped make the mission possible, including Seal Beach.
Eva took John and Jim to facility to see them. Jim, 2 at the time, got a hug from Armstrong.
“They came running down the red carpet from the helicopter and when Neil Armstrong got to us he held his arms out to Jim,” Eva said. “And I got a snapshot but I can’t find it.”
Joe was laid off in 1970 after the Apollo 13 mission and after eight years with North American Aviation.
In 1978, he sold his surfboards — with some tears, Eva said — and moved his family to Wenatchee to take a job at Central Washington Hospital as a hospital engineer.
Life slowed down. John and Jim grew up and went away for school. Joe served on civics boards in the community and he and Eva did ballet together.
The space program was never far away, though.
To this day, Joe’s old office is a shrine to the Apollo mission. Photos taken by NASA, models of Saturn V and the spacecraft.
“It was his favorite job he ever had,” Eva said. | aerospace |
https://www.villagevoice.com/2012/04/21/new-yorkers-have-to-wait-to-see-their-new-spacecraft/ | 2018-07-16T15:03:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589350.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716135037-20180716155037-00235.warc.gz | 0.943359 | 507 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__225705900 | en | It looks like we’re going to have to re-mark our calendars for the arrival of Enterprise in our own backyard. And not the one from Star Trek, the one from NASA.
Due to an overcast prediction for Monday’s weather, the space agency is holding back
on its transfer (“until further notice”) of the Enterprise
from the Smithsonian in D.C. to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
That’s right – there’s about to be a space shuttle on the Hudson and, yes, its travel can be affected by human realities like rain. The new flight plan will be announced at one point
this coming week but, for now, New Yorkers should just be on the lookout.
The delay has good intentions, though: NASA wants all of New York to see the landing of the Enterprise. Strapped to a 747 jet, the spacecraft will touch down in or around J.F.K. International Airport, remain there until June and then be taken via barge up the Hudson to Pier 86. There, a massive crane will lift it up onto the deck of the aircraft carrier (can we call it a spacecraft carrier now?). What a sight that will be.
It was announced in December
that the Big Apple would be getting its own little taste of space and aeronautics history. With the Enterprise
on its way out, the Smithsonian will replace it
with the Discovery
, a much more well-known and cooler spacecraft that can fly circles around Washington. But, hey, beggars can’t be choosers.
Unfortunately, though, Enterprise
is not exactly the real
thing: the full-scale prototype was constructed a little over 35 years ago for novelty, like a concept car or an experimental art exhibit. Also, the entire Star Trek
crew was there at the inauguration, making one believe that it was built by and for nerds.
Without an engine or heat shields, it became a museum piece from the moment it was made and its parts were used to build Columbia
. In other words, New Yorkers got the spare spacecraft.
That still does not invalidate the fact that, by summer, an enormous space shuttle will be sitting in plain view in the West. As if the fighter jets and sheer size of Intrepid wasn’t enough, the new attraction is sure to attract a whole new slew of visitors… and Star Trek fans. | aerospace |
https://forbiddenknowledgetv.net/small-is-the-new-big-swarming-networked-nano-satellites/ | 2020-07-13T18:06:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657146247.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20200713162746-20200713192746-00183.warc.gz | 0.944859 | 283 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__27908738 | en | Like mobile phones, satellites can be made to be smaller and cheaper and more efficient. This has made entry into the satellite market easier. In the past, satellites have mostly been manufactured in the 1,000 kilogram range and have cost billions of dollars to produce. Each kilo that you an shave off represents hundreds of thousands of dollars to launch into orbit, such that now, we’re seeing nano satellite start-ups, like Spire financed by Kickstarter, to launch sensors that are softball-sized and smaller. Nano satellites are defined as weighing 1-10 kg; pico satellites weigh .01-1 kg and femto satellites weigh less than .01 satellites.
Generally, they’re released as a group (aka “swarm”) to form a network, in order to provide a more 3D-like image of a location. Generally, they’re also programmed fly in a Sun-synchronous orbit, such that the satellites pass over a point over the Earth’s surface at the same local solar time, which they can do 12 times per day, allowing clients to receive satellite images “in real time.” This is very useful for imaging, spy, warfare and weather applications. These tiny CubeSats are currently poised to replace the 30-year-old weather satellites, which have started to grow long in the tooth. | aerospace |
https://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com/2021/09/carson-hero-flew-330-missions-in-vietnam/ | 2021-10-19T06:38:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585242.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019043325-20211019073325-00636.warc.gz | 0.966367 | 590 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__178045443 | en | Editor’s note: This article ran in the Jan. 31, 1964, issue.
A unit record high of seven Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal, earned in Vietnam during 1963, is held by Capt. Richard I. Gillingham, new aircraft materiel officer. He completed 330 missions flying over the central Vietnam area.
Support Group Commander Brig. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell Jr. presented him with the Air Medal in Vietnam. The seven clusters were awarded him last week by Maj. Charles E. Chapman, commander of the 705th Maintenance Bn.
Gillingham participated in all kinds of missions in Vietnam. He flew 100 missions in light fixed-wing airplanes on reconnaissance and photo missions.
Helicopter missions included assault, medical evacuation, resupply, search, recovery and fire support. The new turbojet-powered helicopter was used for air fire support and the older banana shaped craft hauled cargo and personnel, besides various assault missions over enemy territory.
In Vietnam with the 117th Airmobile Company based at Quinhon, he took part in 60 assault missions.
One memorable night he evacuated 17 injured Special Forces men from a clearing lighted by a brush fire, not knowing whether Vietcong troops were waiting in ambush or whether the troops to be rescued were friendly.
He was often the leader of helicopter assault missions. Flying an unarmed fixed-wing airplane, he led the helicopters to the drop zone and placed smoke bombs and flames to mark the site for the other pilots. He also coordinated ground troops and aerial fire support.
In the biggest operation of its kind at that time, he led a flight of 29 helicopters airlifting two battalions of Vietnamese troops. The operation required two airmobile companies. He also provided fire support for the Vietnam troops. He flew the new turbojet powered helicopter in air strikes against Vietcong positions.
When Gillingham first reported to the 117th Airmobile company, 16 months ago, the Vietnam army was operating on the coast, the interior controlled by the Vietcong.
At the end of his tour, he had participated in operations throughout the central midlands, opening up the territory and weakening the Vietcong hold on the countryside.
While he was exposed to enemy fire on numerous missions, with tracer bullets zipping past his craft, he was never hit, despite his photo-reconnaissance missions which required that he fly over enemy positions, frequently under crossfire.
At the completion of his tour, he held the record for most missions completed by any pilot in the 117th Airmobile Company.
Gillingham entered the service in 1953, won an OCS commission in Fort Benning in 1954 and his wings in 1957.
Gillingham and his wife Patricia live at Fort Carson with their children, Barbara, 10; Carol, 6; Jack, 5; and David, 2. | aerospace |
https://inmilitary.com/air-force-allies-team-to-find-space-startups/ | 2020-07-11T09:17:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655924908.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20200711064158-20200711094158-00456.warc.gz | 0.919751 | 695 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__226617547 | en | Get started on your Homeland Security Degree at American Military University.
WASHINGTON: The US Air Force is encouraging commercial startups in allied countries to bring innovative space tech to its attention for possible funding.
Technology areas being explored include space situational awareness, space data analytics, space communication, artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite servicing.
The innovation hub Techstars has launched a new industry accelerator focused on space and allied connectivity, Techstars Allied Space Accelerator. The Ministries of Defense of the Netherlands and Norway, and the Norwegian Space Agency are co-sponsoring the initiative.
Just like other Techstars efforts, the program tries to bring commercial firms and their cutting edge products into the defense world. But rather than physically bringing start-ups and potential military customers together in the same place, the Allied Space Accelerator is run as a virtual program.
Techstars currently has hubs in Boston and Los Angeles.
“The new mentorship-driven accelerator will focus on the next generation of space technologies with a concentration on companies in the commercial space industry. The accelerator will run similar to other Techstars accelerator programs, but will operate in a predominantly virtual manner that will not require participating companies to relocate to a physical hub for the duration of the 13-week program, a necessity for most of Techstars’ accelerators,” a company press release explains.
“Participating companies will partake in the program through a heavily digital experience complemented by three 1-week on-site visits with the accelerator’s governmental partners,” the release adds. “During these in-person week-long sessions, founders will convene to work together, build camaraderie, connect with mentors and foster relationships with the partners.”
The Techstars Allied Space Accelerator will run for 13 weeks from June-September, 2020. The program is accepting applications starting today through March 3, 2020.
The goal is to equip startups to be able to pitch the Air Force and allied governments ideas for products and services as a first step towards a DoD contract. Usually, Techstars and other innovation hub proteges are funded via the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants and Other Transactional Authority (OTA) money rather than via traditional contracting.
The Air Force effort to broaden its use of non-traditional funding methods is being championed by Acquisition czar Will Roper, who has personally been involved in most of the service’s recent pitch day processes including the one at Techstars in May.
The Techstars Allied Space Accelerator effort follows the Air Force’s first Space Pitch Days, held in San Francisco Nov. 5-6. During that meeting, the service awarded $22.5 million in $750,000 SBIR increments to 30 companies.
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https://www.edrmagazine.eu/tag/typhoon-mk-30c | 2020-11-29T11:10:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141197593.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20201129093434-20201129123434-00633.warc.gz | 0.84092 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__27449161 | en | By Paolo Valpolini As all systems built by the human being, these may be bad or good depending of theContinue reading
- Elbit Systems Awarded $96 Million Contract to Supply a Rotary-Wing Mission Training Center to a European Country
- Embraer delivers the first modernized E-99 jet to the Brazilian Air Force
- Galvion enters ‘Low Rate Initial Production’ with unique Symbasys SWitchPack™ i6T Li-ion vehicle battery
- Thales to deliver the world’s first fully integrated unmanned mine countermeasures system for the Royal Navy and French “Marine Nationale”.
- Arquus-Nexter-Thales: Scorpion, Griffon command post is qualified | aerospace |
https://www.mot.gov.sg/news/details/written-reply-to-parliamentary-question-on-recovery-of-passenger-traffic-at-changi-airport-given-lifting-of-covid-19-restrictions | 2023-06-05T06:52:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651325.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605053432-20230605083432-00203.warc.gz | 0.962762 | 643 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__205571552 | en | Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Transport
a. how much has the passenger traffic at Changi Airport recovered in the first half of the year, particularly during the June school holidays, as compared to the pre-COVID-19 period;
b. what is the progress on beefing up manpower requirements in the aviation sector in response to the higher air traffic volume; and
c. whether the Ministry has plans to deal with potential major flight delays and cancellations.
Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:
1. In the first six months of 2022, Changi handled about 8.9 million passengers. This is about 28% of pre-pandemic passenger traffic over the same period in 2019, but almost 10 times Changi’s passenger traffic over the same period in 2021. In particular, we have seen strong traffic over the June school holidays, which averaged around 50% of pre-pandemic weekly passenger traffic.
2. Changi’s strong passenger traffic recovery is due to the re-opening of Singapore’s borders to all fully-vaccinated travellers and removal of testing requirements in April, as well as many Asia-Pacific countries also re-opening their borders around that time.
3. In anticipation of further recovery, Changi Airport is increasing capacity by reopening Terminal 4 from September and the South Departure Hall in Terminal 2 from October. This will enable the airport to handle up to pre-COVID passenger traffic levels, or about 70 million passengers per annum.
4. To support this, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) are working closely with the Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the aviation ecosystem to ramp up the aviation workforce. Aviation companies have stepped up recruitment efforts, recalling experienced workers and hiring new workers.
5. The sector is also working together on initiatives to profile the wide range of job opportunities. These include the sector-wide OneAviation Careers event held in May and the OneAviation Careers Hub web portal that will be launched later this year.
6. As we have seen in other airports around the world, it is not easy to ramp up manpower and passenger handling capacity at short notice. Successful applicants need to be trained to meet the safety and work requirements of their roles, before they can be deployed. Since the start of 2022, aviation companies have hired about 3,000 workers, which brings the sector's workforce to about 80% of pre-COVID levels. The tripartite partners are continuing with the recruitment efforts to rebuild our aviation workforce.
7. The aviation stakeholders have prepared contingency plans to mitigate disruptions to passengers caused by flight delays or flight cancellations overseas. Airlines also have Standard Operating Procedures to re-book or find accommodation for affected passengers.
8. Thanks to the efforts of the whole aviation community, including our companies and unions, we have not experienced the severe congestions and disruptions faced by some other airports. Let us keep up the good work and continue to work together to uphold Changi’s status as a world-class aviation hub. | aerospace |
https://www.pensapedia.com/wiki/Delta_Air_Lines_Flight_1288 | 2022-08-11T11:28:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571284.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811103305-20220811133305-00394.warc.gz | 0.964309 | 884 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__176759753 | en | Delta Air Lines Flight 1288
Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 was a regularly scheduled flight from Pensacola Regional Airport to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on a McDonnell-Douglas MD-88 equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 turbofan engines. During the flight's takeoff roll from runway 17 at Pensacola on July 6, 1996, the aircraft experienced an uncontained, catastrophic turbine engine failure that caused debris from the front compressor hub of the number one left engine to penetrate the left aft fuselage. The impact left two passengers dead and two severely injured. The pilot aborted takeoff and the airplane stopped on the runway. Three other passengers sustained minor injuries during the emergency evacuation. Most of the passengers were traveling on vacation.
During the pre-flight investigation, the First Officer noted a few drops of oil coming from the "bullet" or tip of the number one (left) engine, although it was said to be "not that serious". The First Officer also noticed a couple of missing rivets on the left wing. The Pilot told NTSB investigators that both problems were observed as non threatening and that the aircraft was airworthy, therefore maintenance was not informed.
Takeoff and Incident
At 2:23PM CDT Delta Flight 1288 was cleared for takeoff on Runway 17. As the First Officer was advancing the throttles and reaching an airspeed of 40 knots, the cockpit lost lighting and instrumentation. The rear cabin passengers and flight crew heard a very loud bang and experienced a blast-like sensation. The pilot then abandoned takeoff by bringing the throttle to idle and engaging the brake which brought the aircraft to an eventual stop without use of reversers or spoilers. Anita S. Saxton and 12 year-old Nolan Saxton sustained fatal injuries; 15 year-old Derrick Saxton and 9 year-old Spencer Saxton were listed in "Good Condition" at Sacred Heart Hospital on July 7, 1996.
Once the aircraft stopped the First Officer attempted to contact the tower, however was unable due to the cockpit's lack of power. The flight crew then activated emergency power contacting Pensacola tower and declaring an emergency. The cockpit's jump-seat passenger, an off-duty Delta Boeing 767 pilot, went to inspect the rear of the aircraft. When the First Officer saw the over-wing exits open and about half of the passengers missing along with engine noise, he returned to the cockpit and advised the captain to kill the engines. At 2:27PM CDT the pilot requested emergency medical assistance due to the jump-seat passenger's report of a large hole in the fuselage, engine debris throughout the cabin, and injured passengers. He then reported there was no evidence of smoke or fire in the cabin, and that the rear cabin door had been opened and the emergency slide was inflated. The flight attendant who initiated the evacuation through that door told NTSB that she saw fire on the left engine therefore abandoned evacuation through that door and directed passengers forward. She reported that there were many injuries and possibly two dead, therefore she began to evacuate the plane until she was stopped by the First Officer. Due to the damage to and danger at the rear of the aircraft, the air stairs built into the MD-88 were found unsuitable to use. The captain then requested for portable air stairs to deplane passengers which arrived 25 minutes later.
After a total investigation, the NTSB determined the most probable cause of the accident was a fracture in the left engine's front compressor fan hub, which resulted from failure of the airline's Fluorescent Penetrant inspection process to detect a potentially dangerous crack in the fan which originated from the engine's initial manufacture. The NTSB also attributed the accident to the failure of Delta's maintenance team to discover the problem. There were confirmed two severe injuries and two fatalities.
As of April 2009 Flight 1288 no longer designates the Delta Pensacola-Atlanta (PNS-ATL) route, but now designates a Seattle-Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (SEA-CVG) flight. The aircraft involved in the incident is still in service with Delta and still registered as N927DA. | aerospace |
https://elitehelicopterflights.co.uk/flight-experiences/london-helicopter-experience | 2017-03-29T13:04:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190295.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00162-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.888554 | 350 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__105047692 | en | Total flying time: 30 minutes
Just £149.00 per person.
You will be with us for at least 60 minutes which will include a full 30 minutes of flight time in the helicopter and in which time you will fly over 40 to 45 nautical miles of beautiful English countryside. A helicopter sightseeing trip that gives you the opportunity to see some of England’s most beautiful countryside and spectacular landmarks whilst cruising at 120 miles per hour. During that time you will see some superb scenery and will view history dating back hundreds of years – all from the unique viewpoint offered by a helicopter flying at 1000 to 1200 feet above the ground.
From Redhill Aerodrome
Flying from Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey you will fly across country to Banstead where you will enter the London Air Traffic Control Zone, to overfly the southern suburbs on London, past Richmond Park, to join the River Thames at Barnes. You will then turn to follow the river past Fulham, Putney and Battersea towards Central London where you will get spectacular views of the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Shard. Your tour of the Thames will continue as far as the Thames Barrier where you will leave the London Zone and return to Redhill, flying past the historic Biggin Hill Aerodrome on the way. Your flight will be approximately 50 nautical miles in length, lasting about 30 minutes. The precise route and flight time may vary depending on instructions from Air Traffic Control.
Flights will be conducted on regular weekend dates throughout the year on pre selected dates.
Don’t forget to bring your cameras and camcorders along to catch the magic moments.
|The Flight Package| | aerospace |
http://astronomyaggregator.com/tag/rosetta/ | 2017-07-23T12:42:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424559.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20170723122722-20170723142722-00042.warc.gz | 0.795769 | 342 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__56200073 | en | Yutu celebrates a holiday, Curiosity arrives at Mt. Sharp, Opportunity formats its memory, Rosetta explores 67P, and Cassini studies Saturn’s atmosphere.
Curiosity abandons a drilling target, Opportunity gets a memory reformatting, Rosetta scouts a landing site, and Cassini takes a close look Titan.
Chang’e 5 news, Curiosity meets a sand trap, Opportunity on the move, Rosetta reaches a comet, and Cassini scans Saturn’s magnetosphere.
After 10 years, Rosetta has arrived at Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Its close-up views reveal an active world that harbors surprisingly complex terrain.
Venus Express gets a boost, Curiosity lives a hard rock lifestyle, Opportunity sets a record, Rosetta prepares to orbit a comet, and Cassini studies Titan.
Venus Express survives the atmosphere, Curiosity examines a meteorite, Rosetta finds an odd comet, Cassini looks at rings, and New Horizons draws within a year of Pluto.
Plenty of news to go around this update, from MESSENGER to New Horizons and most missions in between.
Venus Express encounters resistance, Opportunity studies dirt, Rosetta approaches its target, Cassini bounces radio waves off Titan, and New Horizons does a dry run.
Chang’e 4 delays, Opportunity finds clay, Curiosity drills, Rosetta works to meet a comet, Cassini observes auroras, and New Horizons looks for a target.
Opportunity drives backwards, Curiosity drills into Mars, Rosetta finishes waking up, and Cassini studies Saturn’s auroras. (more…) | aerospace |
http://japanplus.biz/12324-lufthansa-air-berlin-niki.html | 2019-10-19T02:24:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986688674.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019013909-20191019041409-00285.warc.gz | 0.976563 | 601 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__105876090 | en | traditional methods, while also being safer and more. 15 It also has been announced that Niki's fleet will be switched over to spiegel ingolstadt Airbus A321s only while the smaller A319s and A320s are handed to Air Berlin. As part of the deal Lufthansa will take over Air Berlin's low-cost leisure airline Niki, its LG Walter regional airline as well as 20 additional aircraft. 4 Development as an Air Berlin subsidiary edit On, Niki announced cooperation with Air Berlin. L ) is paying 40 million euros for Air Berlins operations at Berlin Tegel, a deal which has received Commission approval.
Lufthansa has abandoned plans to buy, air, berlin s subsidiary, niki after the European Commission raised concerns the deal would lead to higher prices and less consumer choice.
Lufthansa, aG dropped its plan to buy Austrian airline.
Niki from insolvent parent, air, berlin, plc after European Union competition regulators opposed the deal, leaving the leisure carrier.
Air, berlin said that.
Lufthansa, Germany s largest airline, would acquire several business units, including.
The German government had been expecting to use the sale proceeds as repayment for a 150 million euro bridge loan it awarded to Air Berlin to keep it flying after it filed for insolvency protection. He said the Commissions stance was not understandable and that the collapse of Niki would lead to less competition, due to flights being removed from the market. 9 However, the sale never happened. These were not sufficient to avoid harm to consumers and competition. Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr had earlier suggested that Lufthansa would purchase 81 of Air Berlin's 144 planes, as well as take on around 3,000 of the company's staff.
He also promised "job offers" for all employees of the company, whose aircraft have been grounded since December. Uber filed paperwork for IPO: report. Negotiations for the sale of Air Berlin's assets, thought to include just under 150 leased aircraft as well as several sought-after landing and takeoff slots at German airports, have been ongoing for the past month. Lufthansas planned takeover of the Air Berlin units had raised concerns among rivals that Lufthansa would become too dominant in Germany, with Ryanair (. "From March 2018, Niki will live again as Austrian carrier with headquarters and operational platform in Vienna he had assured last week in an open letter. Niki (also styled as, nIKI or flyNiki, legally, nIKI Luftfahrt, gmbH ) was. Control over a large portfolio of slots at congested airports can result in higher barriers to entry for airlines that want to operate to and from those airports.
Yourfone berlin, Tam tam berlin, Van der valk berlin hochzeit, | aerospace |
https://nerdcoremovement.com/watch-the-nasa-launch-of-ladee-mission-live-on-friday-night-video/ | 2024-04-13T22:19:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00410.warc.gz | 0.906862 | 168 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__15631123 | en | NASA will launch its latest mission into space tonight at approximately 11:27pm ET and you can watch all the action here…
NASA will launch the unmanned robotic mission known as LADEE (Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer) towards the moon tonight to study the lunar atmosphere and surface to give scientists a better understanding about the moon as well as other planets in the system.
NASA describes the mission:
“A robotic mission that will orbit the moon to gather detailed information about the lunar atmosphere, conditions near the surface and environmental influences on lunar dust. A thorough understanding of these characteristics will address long-standing unknowns, and help scientists understand other planetary bodies as well.”
If you’d like to watch live just click on the link below to see the launch live from Wallops Island, Virginia | aerospace |
http://calcuttatube.com/kingfishers-mumbai-lucknow-flight-grounded-after-bomb-scare/91932/ | 2021-10-20T14:17:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585321.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020121220-20211020151220-00214.warc.gz | 0.985393 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__287480943 | en | Mumbai, May 20 (Calcutta Tube) Passengers of a Kingfisher Airlines Mumbai-Lucknow flight were taken off and a rigorous search of the aircraft was underway after a call warning of a bomb on board, an airline official Thursday said.
‘We were informed by the air traffic control that they have received an anonymous call stating there is a bomb placed in the Mumbai-Lucknow flight, IT 3149. We have deplaned all passengers and they are all safe,’ a Kingfisher Airline spokesperson said.
The aircraft, due to take off at 5.30 p.m., was carrying 166 passengers.
‘It has been moved to an isolated bay and is being checked thoroughly by the bomb squad,’ the official said. | aerospace |
https://www.sme4space.org/terrae-novae-european-exploration-strategy-2030/ | 2023-12-09T09:20:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100873.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209071722-20231209101722-00085.warc.gz | 0.889996 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__261798243 | en | The ESA-industry workshop “Terrae Novae – European exploration strategy 2030” was held on June 21st and 22nd 2021 as a first step of the industry-institution dialogue towards the ESA programmatic proposals for the C-MIN 2022 on the Exploration strategy for 2030 and beyond.
The workshop was organised by ESA with the support of
SME4Space and Eurospace.
The workshop was on invitation only.
Workshop figures and highlights:
- 200 participants, 70 panelists from ESA and industry, among which 10 SMEs had the opportunity to directly engage with ESA, LSIs and Mid-Caps stakeholders
- Workshop Keynotes
- David Parker – ESA HRE Director
- Massimo Comparini – Thales Alenia Space – Deputy CEO TAS, ESVP Observation, Exploration and Navigation
- Andreas Hammer – Airbus Defence and Space – SVP, Head of Space Exploration | aerospace |
https://reviewfindly.com/what-is-the-best-remote-control-helicopter-toy-for-kids/ | 2023-11-30T14:43:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100227.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130130218-20231130160218-00567.warc.gz | 0.942933 | 980 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__231945091 | en | The frequency produced by the transmitter is used for making a remote control helicopter functionable. Similarly, there are various types of small devices that are important for any remote control device such as a remote control helicopter. When all the micro technological parts for a remote control helicopter operate and function well we can call that the best remote control helicopter.
Now a remote control helicopter can be divided into various divisions depending on the purposes of its uses. For example, a remote control helicopter that is suitable for help in infrastructure development cannot be suitable for the kids.
Generally, the remote control helicopters which are operated for the purposes of entertainment are suitable for kids. Here we are going to discuss some of the amazing products of remote control helicopters which might fulfill the quarry of What is the best remote control helicopter toy for kids.
Why Remote Control Helicopters Are Used By Kids?
Generally, remote control helicopters are used by kids for entertainment purposes. Children or kids are fond of passing their time in an enjoyable way. And in this modern world, nothing can be more attractive than a technological device like a remote control helicopter.
As these remote control helicopters are attractive and a good way to pass the leisure time of a kid, it is loved by most kids. Let’s have a look at different types of remote control helicopters and the types which are suitable for a kid.
Are All The Remote Control Helicopters Good For Kids?
In the recent world of thousand of options and opinions, many become confused about a good product and a suitable required product.
Remote control helicopters are now one of the most common entertainment-purpose devices in recent times. it has a wide range of uses from the top security service to the entertainment purpose of the person’s life. A remote control helicopter should be chosen considering its quality and the purpose of its uses.
All types of remote control helicopters are not suitable for all purposes. Thus, all types of RC helicopters are not suitable for kids. As the remote control device going to be operated by the kids thus it needs to have some of the special qualities that the other remote control devices do.
Now let’s have a detailed idea about the features and the purposes of a remote control helicopter which are suitable for kids. also read Best Cheap Remote Control Helicopters.
What Is The Best Remote Control Helicopter For Kids?
A remote control helicopter that is easy to operate and can function smoothly can be considered the best remote control helicopter for kids. There are some amazing features that are a must in a remote control helicopter. These are mentioned below,
- A good remote control helicopter must have a strong stability system. This is because kids will not be skilled enough to operate remote control helicopters. This is why for a suitable remote control helicopter we need to choose a remote control helicopter that will be able to maintain comparatively more stability than any other remote control helicopter.
- The remote control helicopter must have a smart gyro system. The Gyro system helps to operate the remote control devices more smoothly. When the device will be operated smoothly it will be more comfortable to operate it and would have more fun getting entertainment.
- A suitable remote control helicopter must have a smart range for operating the remote control device. Your kids can have more fun when your kids will be able to operate the device in a wide range. Some of the remote control helicopters offer a guarantee of operating range. Remember that the range includes the height and the proceeding area of that remote control helicopter.
Also Read: Best Remote Control Helicopter For Kids 2021
- A remote-control helicopter that has comparatively more durability can be considered a suitable remote-control helicopter for kids. This is because when a kid operates a remote control helicopter it is common for him/her to crash the device with anything as they will be not that skilled operator. In that case, the durability quality will ensure protection from any kind of harm to the remote control helicopter.
- The attractive structure is very important for any kind of commodity that we bring for kids. A remote control helicopter is a different one from it. a remote control helicopter that is attractive in both features and structure is a suitable one for the kids
- The easy operating system along with the average number of channels is a must for every remote control helicopter that we buy for our kids.
We are living in a society where thousands of options are available for a single product. The view is the same for a remote control helicopter for kids also. We always want the best thing for our kids. So when we are going to buy any kind of product for kids we always remain concerned about the best thing.
As a result, we need to know about the actual property and features of the best remote control helicopter for a kid. An ideal brief of the best remote control helicopter for kids along with its features has been provided. | aerospace |
https://www.myklgr.com/local-news/pilot-dies-of-injuries-sustained-in-minnesota-river-crash/ | 2023-12-10T14:24:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00063.warc.gz | 0.980576 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__199846150 | en | The pilot of an aircraft that crashed into the Minnesota River Sunday afternoon near St. Peter has died. Loren David Jones, 66, of Prior Lake, died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Initial investigation indicates that the aircraft struck a power line that spanned the river.
Deputies from Le Sueur and Nicollet counties responded shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday to a report of a rotary-winged aircraft that had crashed into the river. First responders found the GyroGTVX2 submerged in the river approximately a quarter mile south of the St. Peter river access.
Deputies were able to free Jones from the aircraft and began lifesaving efforts. Jones was then taken to the river access where life-saving efforts continued. He was then airlifted to Rochester.
The crash remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. | aerospace |
https://stage.news.alphastreet.com/boeing-battles-crisis-after-737-max-planes-grounded/ | 2023-02-01T05:05:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499911.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201045500-20230201075500-00218.warc.gz | 0.953791 | 691 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__194240264 | en | The crisis has been mounting for Boeing (BA) as the aerospace giant has faced a ban of Boeing 737 Max planes from flying in a list of countries including China, US, and Japan. President Donald Trump has ordered to immediately ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft as the model was involved in two deadly crashes in five months.
The President has pointed to a data that suggested similarities between the crash in Indonesia in October and the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday. The crisis has set off a stock selloff since Monday. The stock lost around 11% in the early trade on Monday and has fallen over 10% since then.
The Ethiopian Airlines plane, en route to Nairobi, crashed soon after taking off from the Addis Ababa airport Sunday and all of the 157 persons on board died. The incident was reminiscent of the Lion Air crash in October last year. This raised concerns about the reliability of the aircraft and several countries have grounded the 737 Max planes.
According to aircraft-tracking site FlightRadar24, the final Max 8 plane landed in Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada late Wednesday. The 737 Max series has been the fastest-selling model in the history of Boeing. Japan, Canada, the European Union and countries across Asia took actions to suspend Max jets flights.
In addition, the investigation into the Max 8 plane crash has reached a crucial phase as flight recorders, or black boxes, from the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 arrived in Paris. Ethiopia has sought the assistance of the French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety for investigating the material.
Reports surfaced that a customer has requested Boeing to compensate it for grounding the aircraft. This is expected to turn into a major concern for the company. According to a CNN report, the pilots struggled to control the Ethiopian plane, and within minutes of the takeoff, the captain reported flight-control problems to the air traffic control.
Also read: Boeing stock down after Lion Air crash
The company has delivered 376 Max jets to American Airlines (AAL) with around 4,636 orders still left to be delivered. Investors remained clueless about what happens to those orders. Meanwhile, few airlines have the option to change the decision of the orders while others expect new jets in the coming weeks and months.
Boeing is yet to deliver 75 Max jets to American Airlines, 123 for United Airlines (UAL) and 249 for Southwest Airlines (LUV). In addition, about 25 Max planes are yet to be delivered to Ethiopian Airlines, which suffered Sunday’s crash, and 187 for Lion Air.
Shares of Boeing ended Wednesday’s regular session up 0.46% at $377.14 on the NYSE. The stock is down 0.39% in the early trade on Thursday.
Last month, the IPO market was in a full swing. IPOs of Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) and JFROG (NASDAQ: FROG) had an impressive opening day in September, the former creating a
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) beat market expectations on both revenue and earnings for the third quarter of 2020. The company saw the momentum continue in its snacks business while the
With more and more people turning to virtual entertainment sources, amid the virus-related movement restrictions, video game publishers like Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) are witnessing unusually high demand. Not surprisingly, | aerospace |
https://truenewssource.com/2019/09/02/trump-attempt-to-mock-a-threat-for-u-s-intelligence/ | 2020-01-26T20:13:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251690379.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20200126195918-20200126225918-00455.warc.gz | 0.970177 | 448 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__127061754 | en | Adding another irrational move to the list, the United States President Donald Trump updated an unusual picture on his official Twitter account, concerning the top rival Iran. On August 30, he released a high-resolution image of an apparently failed Iranian rocket launch, stating that the America had nothing to do with it. However, it didn’t end there.
Within few hours, the photograph raised concerns that the US President disclosed classified information. It was a surveillance image taken from the US satellite or drone, depicting the rocket that exploded on the launch pad at the Semnan Space Center in northern Iran on Thursday.
“The United States of America was not involved in the catastrophic accident during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Semnan Launch Site One in Iran,” Trump said in a tweet.
It was the third successive failure of the Islamic Republic to prove it could loft satellites into orbit. The third attempt was being planned by Tehran since two launches in January and February failed. The mysterious explosion was speculated to have been an American sabotage, instead of an accident.
Referring to these assertions, Trump attempted to mock Tehran, but ended up creating another controversy. Particularly because the Iranian government had no say on the accident. It neither acknowledged the mishappening, nor did the Middle Eastern nation blamed it on the western foe.
The picture of Iran’s Safir satellite rocket, its location with annotations pointing to damaged vehicles and the launch gantry, raised several questions. The first was whether Trump had fetched the classified photo from his morning intelligence briefing, just to taunt Iran. Concerned, security experts also stated that the adversaries could get a valuable information about the US’ intelligence gathering abilities from the President’s tweet.
However, Trump on Friday said, “We had a photo and I released it, which I have the absolute right to do.”
The Islamic Republic made no official comment on indications from the aerial photos on the US President’s Twitter account. While the publicly available satellite photos also show the rocket’s explosion, it was Trump’s tweet that captured world’s attention. Could the concerns of security experts turn true? | aerospace |
https://www.mylawrd.com/govt-releases-interactive-airspace-map-for-drone-operations/ | 2023-12-01T09:13:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00864.warc.gz | 0.908 | 504 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__248340461 | en | The Ministry of Civil Aviation has published an airspace drone map of India as part of the Drone Roles 2021. The map would allow citizens to operate drones while highlighting where they are allowed to fly freely and where they must comply with specific regulations.
The publication is in collaboration with MapMyIndia (Google Map alternative) and IT services firm Happiest Minds. The drone maps will be available on the digital sky platform of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Details of the interactive maps
The interactive map has six settings— State, Airport – Red, Airport – Yellow (5-8 KM) & (8-12 KM), International boundary, and Airspace Geozone. It displays red, yellow, and green zones around the country.
However, before flying a drone, a remote pilot must check the digital sky platform for any notifications or restrictions for the area he intends to fly in. This eliminates the need for anyone to submit an application or obtain approvals each time he wants to fly a drone.
In green zones, for example, an operator won’t need an aircraft permit up to 400 feet (zones not marked red or yellow). Individuals can fly drones up to 200 feet above ground in the area between 8 and 12 kilometres from the airport perimeter, and up to 200 feet above ground in the area between 5-8 kilometres. Further, citizens can fly drones in red zones, which are no-drone zones, only after receiving permission from the centre.
In green zones, a person can fly drones weighing up to 500 kilogrammes. Drone operations in the yellow zone will require approval from the relevant air traffic control agencies, such as the Airports Authority of India, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, and others. The centre plans to release the forms that users must fill to fly drones on October 2, 2021.
PLI Scheme for drones
On 15th September 2021, Government announced the PLI scheme for Drone and Drone Components. Under the scheme, the government has set out Rs. 120 crore towards drone manufacturing.
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is expecting an investment of over Rs. 5,000 crores in the drone component manufacturing business over the next three years. It expects annual sales turnover to rise from Rs. 60 crore in 2020-21 to grow to over Rs. 900 crore in 23-24, creating 10,000 direct jobs in the process. | aerospace |
http://www.hotrodmamas.com/luggage/luggage-tags/2x-tagsremove-before-flight-b07fl5n2sn.html | 2021-03-08T12:22:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178375439.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308112849-20210308142849-00361.warc.gz | 0.811324 | 95 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__207552527 | en | This fits your .
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https://www.the-next-tech.com/review/will-an-asteroid-hit-earth-in-the-next-five-years/ | 2024-02-21T17:37:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473524.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221170215-20240221200215-00412.warc.gz | 0.953747 | 1,066 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__197527346 | en | Asteroids are passing near-Earth objects (NEOs), so their strikes are not unlikely. A sizable asteroid could seriously damage our planet and bring destruction that we didn’t even imagine so far. If you wonder will an asteroid hit Earth, know that scientists have made a few predictions about such a possibility. More importantly, they monitor all potentially hazardous objects for potential strikes, so we are quite safe now. But what are asteroids, and how likely are they to strike?
About 75% of asteroids consist of silicon and carbon, and the rest of their composition is iron and nickel. The largest cluster in our Solar System is between Jupiter and Mars orbits. In this belt, there are more than 200 celestial bodies that have a diameter of over 100 km, circulating in a belt, along with smaller bodies, with a diameter of about 1 km. There’s also the Kuiper asteroid belt at the edge of our Solar System. This belt is very close to Neptune, Greeks, and Trojans clusters at the Lagrange points and the Hilda family.Also read: Top 7 Work Operating Systems of 2021
While it’s possible for celestial bodies to strike our planet every hundred million years, NEOs that are 50 to 100 meters across are very likely to strike more often. They can destroy larger cities and lead to the destruction of tremendous ecological proportions. And for this reason, we need to be prepared for potential asteroid strikes.
Since it’s hard to tell when a strike might occur after a NEO has been discovered, astronomers must stand to watch on our planet at all times. However, during their first observations, scientists determined that the chances of impact increase depending on NEO trajectory. Astronomers take these types of measurements with automated Asteroid Orbit Determination (AstOD) systems. So far, the chances of a coming strike are minuscule.
So, will an asteroid hit Earth? You’re not the only one asking, as many people are concerned about a possibility of such a strike. Lucky for us, we live in a period when our Solar System is the calmest in history. Four billion years into our planet’s past, we were bombarded by huge comets and asteroids. According to scientists, these bodies brought carbon and water-rich materials to our planet so that life could kickstart after. According to Orbital Today, most objects that strike our planet today are very small, dust and boulder size, so they simply burn down in our atmosphere even when they fall.
But how long will our Earth be safe from an asteroid strike? Let’s look at our Moon for some evidence to answer this question. 108 million years in the past, a comet, or an asteroid hit the Moon and formed an 86 km wide Tycho crater, visible from our planet even now. Then, about 70% of the entire life here on Earth was wiped out 42 million years after, when a 5 – 15 km wide asteroid strike resulted in climate change at a global level. Assuming these events are connected (which is not a fact), we can count on safety from a strike for roughly 42 million years after some huge space rock strikes the Moon.
So, what is the next asteroid to hit Earth? Some scientists believe this could be Apophis. Astronomers at the Kitt Peak National Observatory near Arizona in Tucson discovered this asteroid on June 19, 2004. Dave Tholen’s and Fabrizio Bernardi’s team, together with the late Roy Tucker were on the lookout for asteroids in the low Western sky. According to past Apophis observations, there was a risk of an asteroid strike in 2029. However, many other scientists today rule out the possibility of a strike. In any case, on April 13, Friday, 2029, a 340-meter-wide Apophis passed only 31,000 km of the planet. This distance is closer than many geostationary satellites and very dangerous in case of a strike. Also, considering Apophis’ size, such a close passage will be so bright that around 2 billion people are going to witness it.
Those who live in southern Asia, Australia, Africa, or Southern Europe will have a front-row seat to see this asteroid when it’s at its brightest. As Apophis moves farther from Earth, it will become visible in the eastern part of South America. As an evening falls along the Northern American east coast, Apophis will be like a telescopic object in the sky about 15 degrees north of the Pleiades.
So, the chances of a NEO strike on our planet remain minimal. Still, you should be happy to know that scientists are constantly looking for solutions to prevent a disaster — changing NEO orbit experiments, for example, have already been conducted. This means that soon enough, we should have to fear a potential strike at all.
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http://acronymsandslang.com/HAFB-meaning.html | 2020-10-31T16:43:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107919459.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031151830-20201031181830-00019.warc.gz | 0.653507 | 234 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__59674326 | en | What does HAFB Stand For?
For HAFB we have found 11 definitions.
What does HAFB mean? We know 11 definitions for HAFB abbreviation or acronym in 2 categories. Possible HAFB meaning as an acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term vary from category to category. Please look for them carefully.
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http://airforces.fr/author/la-mouette-du-2/page/95/ | 2019-01-21T21:06:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583807724.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190121193154-20190121215154-00200.warc.gz | 0.880771 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__16547010 | en | The Dragon Lady is said to be difficult to fly, but remaining for more than 12 hours in its cockpit must have been an actual ordeal…
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Airborne Laser YAL -1A prototype aircraft successfully acquired, tracked, provided atmospheric compensation and simulated the directed energy kill sequence against an instrumented boosting missile target using three onboard low-power lasers on August 10.
Watch how a wingtip vortex can be dangerous
…and what wingtip fences (WTF) provide. | aerospace |
https://www.worldstoriestoday.net/boeings-proposed-hypersonic-plane-is-really-really-fast/ | 2019-07-16T13:24:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195524548.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20190716115717-20190716141717-00450.warc.gz | 0.911288 | 242 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__136277163 | en | BOEING’S PROPOSED HYPERSONIC PLANE IS REALLY, REALLY FAST
VIATION ENTHUSIASTS YEARNING for ultra-fast, ultra-sleek intercontinental transportation—rather than 18-hour flights on stuffed-to-the gills widebody behemoths—might finally get their wish. At least, if the airplane concept Boeing unveiled this week becomes reality.
The company revealed renderings of its proposed hypersonic, passenger-carrying airliner Tuesday at the annual American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta. Both visually and technologically, the airplane, which could be used for both military and commercial purposes, has much in common with an unmanned hypersonic surveillance and reconnaissance concept the company revealed in January.
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https://www.elsi.jp/en/news_events/news/2023/juice-mission-livestream/ | 2023-12-01T08:54:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100286.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201084429-20231201114429-00056.warc.gz | 0.763667 | 283 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__191660312 | en | Artist impression of the JUICE spacecraft with Jupiter (ESA / ATG Medialab)
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) is a mission to the outer Solar System led by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with NASA, JAXA, and Israel Space Agency. The mission will conduct observations of gas giant Jupiter and its three large moons – Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.
JUICE is scheduled to launch on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou on 13 April 2023, where it will start the eight-year journey to the ice moons of Jupiter.
The launch will be livestreamed by JAXA, featuring ELSI Director and JUICE project scientist, Yasuhito Sekine.
JAXA livestream (Japanese): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuvqUclv2hY
starting at 20:00 JST
ESA livestream (English): https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/ESA_Web_TV
More information: https://cosmos.isas.jaxa.jp/the-juice-mission-japan-joins-esa-to-head-to-the-icy-moons/
Juice launch and deployment timeline (ESA) | aerospace |
https://www.arabianknightonline.com/Details/3030/New-Deals-for-AMAC | 2024-04-22T23:03:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00322.warc.gz | 0.926759 | 1,132 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__111520406 | en | - Our Knights & Distinguished Personalities
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AMAC Aerospace has four state-of-the-art hangars in the heart of Europe at Switzerland’s EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse to provide maintenance services to its discerning clientele from around the world
The projects have been awarded to AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland.
A privately owned Gulfstream GV aircraft will be undergoing an annual maintenance check, and two small sized jets, a Global Express and a Global 6000, will be inducted at AMAC’s facility in Basel for a sixth months maintenance check. In addition, three narrow bodies, two ACJ319 and one BBJ, will enter AMAC’s hangar doors for an annual base maintenance check, a B1 and an A3 due maintenance inspection.
Alexis Ott, Director Maintenance Sales and Key Account Management of AMAC Aerospace, stated: “Our maintenance teams are working to full capacity, we are proud that our high quality work ethic is so well known in our industry.”
Since its establishment 11 years ago, AMAC has been exhibiting on an annual basis at EBACE. This show was very successful for the company last year, said Waleed Muhiddin, Vice President Strategic Operations & Business Development, AMAC Aerospace. “We look forward to the next EBACE.”
"The exhibition brings all business aviation leaders together and offers us an excellent platform for all kinds of meetings and discussions,” he added.
Meanwhile, AMAC Aerospace had a successful participation at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany in April. The expo is the world’s leading event and platform for technologies and products for cabin interiors and in-flight entertainment systems on all commercial and business aviation related aircraft.
AMAC Aerospace’s presence included a delegation coming from AMAC Aerospace’s headquarters in Basel as well as from AMAC’s subsidiary JCB Aero in Auch, France.
The AMAC team demonstrated its capabilities, expertise and achievements in cabin interiors, engineering services and maintenance-related activities. A lightweight concept showing a weight reduction of over 30 per cent in cabinetry production was presented at the booth.
Muhiddin stated: “The Aircraft Interiors Expo is a very good platform for reaching out to new vendors and intensify our network of suppliers, clients and business partners. We had an excellent show and are looking forward to next year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo.”
In another development, AMAC Aerospace announced that its engineering department has developed a new STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) for the Ka band installation on an A319.
AMAC Aerospace has four state-of-the-art hangars at the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse to provide maintenance services to its discerning clientele from around the world. The hangars have 28,280 sq m of floor space with 6,251 sq m of workshop and office space as well as an apron area of 44,610 sq m. Its securely fenced tarmac opens directly onto the linkage taxiway.
AMAC Corporate Jet – Zurich provides comprehensive full-service management packages with turnkey solutions for worry-free, cost-effective aircraft ownership.
JCB Aero is a leading company in cabin interiors for both fixed wing and rotor wing crafts. It is located on a private airport in Auch near Toulouse.
With 10,000 sq m of hangar space, workshops and engineering offices, JCB Aero’s success is based on the highly skilled craftsmen dedicated to producing work of the finest quality and also of its high level of engineering modification capabilities, the spokesman added.
AMAC Aerospace Turkey also offers maintenance services including scheduled and unscheduled line and base maintenance activities on airframe and power plant.
Based at the Atatürk International Airport, Istanbul, its state-of-the-art hangar with 1,200 sq m of floor space simultaneously accommodates four PC-12s or three Falcons.
AMAC Aerospace has also decided to position a hangar at Milas-Bodrum airport because it saw a gap in the market.
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http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/airwolf-1985/episode-7-season-3/eagles/199657 | 2017-07-23T09:10:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424296.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20170723082652-20170723102652-00109.warc.gz | 0.926124 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__6046653 | en | Season 3, Episode 7 Eagles
First Aired: November 9, 1985
It's doubly dangerous for a test pilot who has data that could halt production on a fleet of fighter planes. Alex Cord, Ernest Borgnine. Lou Stappleford: William Windom. Cole: Dale Robinette.
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- Premise: The better of two 1984 helicopter shows (`Blue Thunder' was the other), this was a hit action-filled vehicle about a futuristic copter used in secret government missions and piloted by a somber flying ace. The series was created by Donald P. Bellisario (`J… (more) | aerospace |
https://www.highergov.com/contract-opportunity/notice-of-intent-to-contract-with-a-single-source-6973gh-23-r-00026-s-33dd9/ | 2022-12-05T07:54:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711013.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205064509-20221205094509-00781.warc.gz | 0.890898 | 317 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__136006179 | en | Special Notice - NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: FlightSafety International
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: The Federal Aviation Administration intends to award a single source contract to FlightSafety International.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center proposes to acquire Flight Training initial and recurrent for the Embraer EMB-550. The acquisition will utilize single source procedures.
In accordance with the FAA Acquisition Management System, AMS 22.214.171.124, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of the basis of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source when it is determined to be in the best interest of the FAA.
The required initial and recurrent flight training on the Embraer EMB-550; as such, FlightSafety International is the only known source capable of meeting the FAA’s need. This announcement is for informational purposes only and not a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. This requirement will be awarded to FlightSafety International and is not available for full and open competition.
All questions pertaining to this announcement should be addressed in writing to Contracting Specialist, email@example.com no later than 5 pm (CT) on December 9, 2022.
Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS) | aerospace |
http://www.wgal.com/news/national/on-this-day-february-13/18500796 | 2016-07-29T02:35:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257829325.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071029-00027-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.911207 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__94207461 | en | Tractor-trailer brings down wires in Route 30 crash
2012: The European Space Agency conducts the first launch of the European Vega rocket from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The four-stage rocket was designed to give Europe a vehicle for scientific satellite missions. The first rocket carried nine scientific satellites into space.
Bruno Hauptmann is convicted in the Lindbergh baby case, France tests a nuclear weapon, and the last "Peanuts" comic strip runs, all on this day.
Chelsea Clinton on Thursday offered a deeply personal portrait of her mother, Hillary Clinton, recalling notes left for her during out-of-town trips and visits to dinosaur museums.
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http://newsonscreen.com/isro-to-launch-two-space-missions-each-month/ | 2019-11-20T04:41:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670448.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20191120033221-20191120061221-00206.warc.gz | 0.950311 | 396 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__130765674 | en | India is setting up ambitious plans in space research sector as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is looking up for a tight schedule of undertaking space missions with two mission launches each month.
Considered to be on of the best space research organisations across the world, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has managed itself a reputable recognition with benchmark space missions. Perhaps, the Indian space agency is looking forward to a tight schedule as it is on the brisk of launching around two space missions per month for a period of next 16 months. With a total of 31 space missions yet to be launched, ISRO has a tight schedule ahead from February to December in 2019. ISRO has also identified 50 satellites to be launched in the period of coming three years.
The purpose of launching a bundle of advanced satellites into the space is to be able to carry out earth observation, ocean mapping etc and be independent in terms of space research. In what will be a first-of-its-kind initiative, ISRO will also carry out a test flight of the new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket in June-July next year. The SSLV will be an on-demand launcher, requiring minimum infrastructure, and can be readied for launch within 72 hours, as against a PSLV rocket which requires 45-60 days before the launch.
ISRO will test the re-usability of a rocket by testing its landing capacity and outsource the making of PSLV rockets to Indian industry by next year. Furthermore, ISRO is also planning to organize a student satellite programme next year, which will aim to invite students to build their own satellites to be launched by ISRO. While there are so many developments awaiting for ISRO, the star of the show, however, remains to be the “Chandrayaan-2” lunar mission that is to be launched on January 3, 2019 – after over a decade of its first mission in 2008. | aerospace |
https://pressboltnews.com/launch-postponed-for-soyuz-rocket-with-38-foreign-satellites/99207/ | 2022-09-26T09:49:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334855.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20220926082131-20220926112131-00705.warc.gz | 0.980865 | 223 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__27298787 | en | The launch of a Russian Soyuz rocket with 38 foreign satellites on board has been postponed until Monday, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said.
The launch of satellites from more than half a dozen Asian, Arab and European countries, as well as Canada and Brazil, was originally scheduled for 0607 GMT on Saturday.
It was initally postponed until Sunday, but Roscosmos later said it would take place Monday.
Space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin said the launch was delayed after a surge in voltage was detected.
“Having heard reports from the work managers, the State Commission decided to conduct the launch on the morning of March 22, 2021,” Roscosmos said in a later statement.
The rocket was due to place in orbit 38 satellites from 18 countries, including South Korea, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy and Brazil.
Among them are the Challenge-1, the first satellite made completely in Tunisia, which was created by the Telnet telecommunications group.
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https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2022/04/29/skyryse-and-air-methods-partner-to-install-new-software-in-medical-aircraft/50686/ | 2023-09-27T19:15:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510319.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927171156-20230927201156-00136.warc.gz | 0.93534 | 645 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__52525244 | en | Skyryse, a transportation technology company, and Air Methods, an American air medical transport company, have agreed a partnership to retrofit more than 400 single-engine helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in the Air Methods fleet with FlightOS, a shared mission to advance further safety measures to protect pilots and patients.
The new Skyryse FlightOS hardware and software stack replaces overly complex and manual flight control systems, allowing pilots to control helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft with a far simpler and safer control interface.
Air Methods has also invested $5 million into Skyryse Series B, bringing the total raised to $205 million, further backing the LA-based company’s automation hardware and software.
Skyryse’s FlightOS state-of-the-art technology provides increased operational safety in clear or inclement weather using advanced sensors currently only used in commercial aviation and advanced military aircraft, meaning more missions are completed, and more lives are saved.
The flight system is operational through every phase of flight and during any situational hazard, designed to never go offline, including during emergencies.
Air Methods will use the Skyryse technology to elevate air crews’ ability to safely perform their core function of providing immediate, critical care where it is needed most.
Dr Mark Groden, CEO of Skyryse, says: “We are excited to partner with Air Methods to bring our innovative technology to their aircraft and patients who benefit from their remarkable services.
“We created FlightOS to enhance safety, especially in critical life-saving missions, where technology unlocks dramatic potential for all people to receive the safest, most effective medical care available in the direst situations.
“The Air Methods partnership highlights the value of our technologies interoperability and safety across all types of aircraft.”
Air Methods will retrofit FlightOS within their diverse and complex fleet of single-engine helicopters, such as the EC130, AS350, and Bell 407, and fixed-wing aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-12.
Air Methods intends for the immediate benefits of FlightOS to reduce operational complexity by making the flight deck more intuitive and standardized.
JaeLynn Williams, Air Methods CEO, says: “As the leading Air Medical provider in the United States, we are always looking for ways to make rotor wing flight safer.
“Skyryse is a cutting-edge technology that will drive a step change in the safety of rotor wing flight not only for Air Methods, but for our customers and the entire HEMS industry.”
FlightOS is designed to protect a pilot from exiting the flight envelope and can safely manage the aircraft through various flight emergencies, including complete engine failures and autorotation.
Leo Morrisette, Air Methods executive vice president of operations, says: “The Skyryse Flight Operating System is a transformational technology for the industry, and we are honored to be partnering with Skyryse.
“The results of deploying this technology will first and foremost improve safety, lower cockpit workload, and allow our fleet to fully maximize the potential of patient care in a wide range of aircraft models and types.” | aerospace |
https://baetc.org/about/ | 2023-09-30T17:14:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510697.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930145921-20230930175921-00710.warc.gz | 0.951818 | 397 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__112307347 | en | BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre (BAETC) is the most specialized aviation training centre in the Middle East region and is an EASA-approved Part-147 training organization that is internationally accredited across the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Established in 2004 as a subsidiary of Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), BAETC is proud of its successful history of training aircraft engineers for some of the most demanding professions in the world with complete dedication to the highest safety standards.
BAETC’s training program comprises practical, hands-on learning as well as a strong emphasis on the theoretical aspects of aircraft maintenance engineering. BAETC ensures excellence through its state-of-the-art training facilities and equipment and tutelage of internationally certified and highly qualified instructors.
Following successful completion of theoretical training and a work experience placement, students are eligible to apply to EASA for a Part-66 B1 or B2 License and can go on to earn the UK Higher National Diploma (HND), Level 5, accredited by EDEXCEL.
Vision and Mission
BAETC offers cutting-edge training programs that are renowned for their consistency and relevance to the ever-changing demands of the aviation industry. The highest quality of academic and practical training for aircraft engineering students with a forward looking to future technical and safety requirements, accredited by top aviation international institutions is driven by BAETC’s three guiding principles:
- Responding to the needs and challenges of an ever-evolving aviation industry, providing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment and the most modern means of academic and practical technical training delivered by highly qualified instructors with international experience
- Providing students with comprehensive knowledge and skills as well as cultivating creativity and the critical thinking necessary for demanding professions that students will fulfill
- Offering students opportunities to engage in lifelong learning and development and enhancing their prospects for establishing a successful career in the aviation industry | aerospace |
https://osr.org/blog/kids/venus-mission-davinci/ | 2023-11-30T04:15:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100164.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130031610-20231130061610-00844.warc.gz | 0.924342 | 769 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__238015728 | en | Venus Mission Davinci+ : A Return Trip
How much do we know about the atmosphere on Venus? NASA’s Discovery program hopes to learn more with a mission called Davinci+. Read on to learn more about this proposed mission.
NASA’s Discovery program is designed for scientists to put forward mission ideas. This year, the Davinci+ program was proposed as a new Venus mission to study its atmosphere. NASA has not visited Venus since 1978.
Pioneer Venus Mission
In 1978, NASA launched the Pioneer Venus mission. This mission included two spacecraft named Orbiter and Multiprobe. The Orbiter launched on May 20, 1978, and reached orbit around Venus on Dec. 4, 1978. It carried an assortment of instruments for investigating plasma in the upper Venusian atmosphere. NASA also wanted it to observe reflected sunlight from the cloud layers at a variety of wavelengths. In addition, the Orbiter carried a surface radar mapper. NASA planned for the Orbiter to operate for one Venusian year or 225 Earth days. However, most of the Orbiter’s instruments were still working when the spacecraft finally entered the atmosphere and burned on Oct. 8, 1992.
The Pioneer Venus Multiprobe launched on Aug. 8, 1978, and reached Venus on Dec. 9, 1978. It held five separate probes.
- The probe transporter to release the probes. (referred to as the Bus)
- A massive entry probe to record the atmosphere (called Sounder)
- Three small probes to record data from the surface.
Mission Data Recorded
The Pioneer Venus spacecraft provided a detailed and accurate picture of Venus’ atmosphere. It recorded the thick cloud layers and the wind systems. In addition, the ultraviolet light photographs it took showed dark markings in Venus’ cloud tops. Furthermore, it detected radio signals from the planet, revealing almost continuous lightning activity in the atmosphere. The radar experiment mapped 93% of the planet’s surface. This mapping revealed its topography to be more similar to Earth’s. For example, it had high features similar to mountains and flat areas.
The goal of the proposed Davinci+ program would focus again on Venus’s atmosphere. DAVINCI+ was named after the visionary Renaissance artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci. Its purpose is to explore the past and present Venus atmosphere. Right now, scientists know carbon dioxide combined with clouds of sulfuric acid and other unknown chemicals make up the atmosphere. Venus’ thick atmosphere is 90 times denser than Earth’s. As a result, it traps heat that bakes the surface to a scorching 900 degrees Fahrenheit (480 degrees Celsius). This temperature is hot enough to melt lead. (NASA, 2020)
NASA wants to drop a spherical probe through the planet’s atmosphere, all the way to the surface. By doing this, they can learn what types of molecules make up each layer. Among other elements, NASA wants to find to krypton, argon, neon, and xenon. Why? These rare gases are inert. This means that they do not react under certain conditions. This information can explain the history of chemical and geological processes that formed and shaped Venus and its atmosphere. Furthermore, DAVINCI+ would also seek out whether or not Venus had surface oceans. Chemicals in the atmosphere may reveal that information as well.
“Our vision for DAVINCI+ is to send a chemistry lab and orbiter to Venus to put the planet into its appropriate context in our solar system,” said Jim Garvin, NASA Goddard’s chief scientist and principal investigator of the proposed DAVINCI+ mission. (NASA,2020)
NASA will make final decisions on proposed missions in 2021. | aerospace |
https://dot-job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/IN-FLIGHT-REFUELING-OPERATOR.cfm | 2023-12-03T20:13:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203193127-20231203223127-00388.warc.gz | 0.836364 | 302 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__183711341 | en | "IN-FLIGHT REFUELING OPERATOR"
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- 1) Operates air refueling systems aboard aircraft tanker to refuel airborne aircraft: Confers with receiver aircraft pilot to direct aircraft into air refueling position, using radio.
- 2) Presses buttons and switches on control panel to extend in-flight boom and connect tanker and receiver aircraft.
- 3) Presses button to start refueling process.
- 4) Monitors control panel light to detect equipment malfunctions.
- 5) Contacts receiver aircraft pilot, using radio to inform pilot of progress being made during refueling, to advise pilot of action necessary to maintain safe refueling position, and inform pilot of steps to be taken during equipment malfunction or emergencies.
- 6) Calculates in-flight weight and balance status of aircraft and notifies tanker pilot of necessary flight correction.
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https://www.hobbymastercollector.com/HA1985.html | 2021-02-27T15:34:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178358976.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20210227144626-20210227174626-00031.warc.gz | 0.916463 | 641 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__225413426 | en | |Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom
ZE353, No. 74 Sqn., RAF, Wattisham, April 1990
|HOBBY MASTER COLLECTOR
|After the Falklands the RAF had a gap in the Air Defence of GB, with the delay to the new F3
Tornado and the lack of other RAF Phantoms the MOD purchased straight from the New Mexico
Desert a Sqn of Ex US Navy F4J. Some of these aircraft still had Battle scars from Vietnam.
These were designated F4J (UK) and were rushed into service still sporting basic US Navy
colours. These were later painted in due course to RAF air defense grey.
The No. 74 Squadron “Tiger Squadron” existed from 1917 until the 1990s. The Squadron had
been reformed at RAF Wattisham in 1984 and operated the F-4J until January 1991. McDonnell
Douglas F-4J Phantom ZE-353 was former USN 153785 and was delivered to Wattisham on
October 4, 1984. In 1991 74 Squadron exchanged their F-4Js for surplus FGR.2 Phantoms and
on February 20, 1991 the aircraft moved to Manston Fire School and was finally scrapped in July
2001. The No. 74 Squadron disbanded in October 1992.
Specification for the F- 4J
Engines: 2 X General Electric J79-GE-8B/8C/10 turbojets, 11,870 lb.s.t dry, 17,900 lb.
s.t. with afterburner.
Maximum speed: 1,584 mph at 48,000 ft. (Mach 2.4), 875 mph at sea level (Mach
Initial climb rate: 41,250 fpm.
Service ceiling: 70,000 ft.
Combat ceiling: 54,700 ft.
Combat range: 596 miles, maximum range 1,956 miles with maximum external fuel.
30,770 lbs empty.
46,833 lbs gross.
41,399 lbs combat weight,
Wingspan: 38 ft. 5 in.
Wing area: 530 square ft.
Length: 58 ft. 3.75 in.
Height: 16 ft. 3 in.
Maximum internal fuel: in fuselage tanks 1,347 US gal.
Internal wing tanks: 630 gal.
Maximum external fuel: 3,317 US gal.
600 US gal in a centerline tank, 370 US gal in each of two tanks that could be carried
underneath the outer under wing pylons.
4 X AIM-7 Sparrow semi-active radar homing air-to-air missiles in semi-recessed slots
in the fuselage belly.
2 X to 4 AIM-9 Sidewinder infra-red homing air-to-air missiles carried under the wings
on the inboard pylons.
Maximum offensive load of up to 16,000 lbs carried on the centerline and 4 under wing | aerospace |
https://manyweapons.com/world-news/spacex-cancels-starlink-launch-again-after-elon-musks-satellite-mission-is-grounded-by-bad-weather/ | 2023-12-09T04:44:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00550.warc.gz | 0.926315 | 927 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__315628249 | en | SPACEX has cancelled it's next scheduled Starlink satellite launch.
This original launch was supposed to go ahead on May 17, then tomorrow and now its been stood down until sometime after May 27.
Elon Musk's company tweeted: "Standing down from the Starlink mission, due to tropical storm Arthur, until after launch of Crew Demo-2."
This means that the next space mission to take off from US soil will be a crewed one.
The first spaceflight with astronauts onboard to take off from America in almost a decade.
This is set to take place on May 27, when hopefully storm Arthur won't be a problem.
Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be blasting off on the mission from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, US.
SpaceX has designed the rocket and spacecraft for this mission.
The Crew Dragon spacecraft will take off on a Falcon 9 rocket so the astronauts can test out an extended stay at the International Space Station.
This is being referred to as the Demo-2 mission.
Nasa explained: “Lifting off from Launch Pad 39A atop a specially instrumented Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon will accelerate its two passengers to approximately 17,000 mph and put it on an intercept course with the International Space Station.
"Once in orbit, the crew and SpaceX mission control will verify the spacecraft is performing as intended by testing the environmental control system, the displays and control system and the maneuvering thrusters, among other things.
“In about 24 hours, Crew Dragon will be in position to rendezvous and dock with the space station.
“The spacecraft is designed to do this autonomously but astronauts aboard the spacecraft and the station will be diligently monitoring approach and docking and can take control of the spacecraft if necessary.”
How to see Starlink satellites
Whenever the next launch occurs you should be able to watch it live on the SpaceX website or official YouTube channel.
SpaceX should announce the next Starlink blast off ahead of time on its social media.
Starlink satellites are usually most visible just after a launch because they don't reach their intended orbit right away.
However, you can still occasionally spot the ones currently in the sky.
Not sure where to look? Your phone's got you covered.
There are a number of stargazing apps you can use to follow the path of Starlink probes.
On the Apple App Store, we'd recommend Night Sky, which is free and helps you find all kinds of celestial wonders.
For Android fans, Satellite Tracker should do the trick (it's also available on iPhone).
Simply head outside at a scheduled time for a Starlink passby, load up one of the apps and you should be able to spot one.
Alternatively, you can visit the Find Starlink website (or the “Find Starlink Satellites” app) and enter your location.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is a controversial scheme that aims to beam Wi-Fi to people from space using a "mega constellation" of thousands of satellites.
“With performance that far surpasses that of traditional satellite internet … Starlink will deliver high speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable,” the official website explains.
The project is the brainchild of tech billionaire Elon Musk, whose California-based rocket firm SpaceX builds and operates the satellites.
More than 420 have been launched so far, with the network eventually set to reach 12,000, rising to as many as 42,000 in the future.
SpaceX sends its satellites up in batches of 60 at a time. Each group is launched atop an unmanned Falcon 9 rocket built by SpaceX.
The solar-powered tech typically orbits around 340 miles above Earth.
How the probes will affect the night sky is causing concern as they sit in a low orbit, so appear brighter than stars and planets.
In other space news, Nasa unveiled the Tesla car that will be taking US astronauts to a rocket launch later this month.
Nasa astronauts will launch into space from US soil in May for the first time in nearly a decade.
And, incredible photos of eerie Martian landscapes have been released online by scientists.
Have you ever seen a Starlink satellite? Let us know in the comments…
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The Naza we will setup and use to control the gimbal we have been designing (not use the ardupilot because that’s really well setup on the heli right now.
What we will do is add the gps to the helicopter - and print a body for the helicopter. That means fixing the landing gear, adding an electronics cover and so on. If all goes well maybe we can put an SLR on that thing too but I don’t think we are there yet.
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Typical cross-country routes from CGC go from northwest to south from Minooka, away from Lake Michigan and the Class B & C airspace. The longest recorded flight from CGC was 435 miles free distance by Harold Jensen in April 1962. This was accomplished in a plywood "floater" sailplane, Harold was an excellent pilot as well.
CGC gliders can be tracked on these sites:
|April 3, 2021 9am-12:30pm||Annual Safety Seminar|
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The purpose of the Club is to provide fellowship, information, instruction, stimulation, and education for those interested in flying, gliding, and soaring, both locally and cross country. The Club promotes interest in soaring both locally and on wider levels. The Club supports recognition of outstanding accomplishments in personal feats, sailplane design, and technical advancements pertaining to soaring.
CGC has a good blend of flying personalities. Many members just fly locally. But there are about 20 who fly cross country at every opportunity. Flights up to 350 miles have been flown from the CGC Field. For those wishing to start soaring cross-country, or to just improve their thermalling ability, there is a large pool of very experienced soaring pilots from which to obtain advice. After the flying is finished for the day, the cross-country pilots expound on their flight to all who will listen. This often culminates in a cookout by any and all who care to stay. Planned social events include a buffet dinner in the Spring and a Pig Roast in the Fall.
The Chicago Glider Club is a working glider club, not simply a flying club. The club owns the airport, hangers, gliders, tow-planes, and other airport facilities. Club members perform all maintenance activities, including cutting the runway, sweeping out the hangers, and performing annual inspections of the club aircraft. New members are expected to pitch in and assist with all these tasks.
The cost of operation is kept to a minimum by having the membership do ALL of the required work to maintain the club. This includes maintaining the aircraft and facility equipment, mowing the grass on the runway, and cleaning the clubhouse. Members participate as their own talents, interest and time permit. This "do it yourself" philosophy is the mainstay of the club and is expected of each member. No work details or schedules are mandated. Each member is expected to share in the work. Being a member can be a real hands-on total aviation experience! Many members are high time soaring pilots and several have extensive contest experience.
The club always welcomes individuals interested in becoming committed members that love soaring and who intend to participate in the club's operations and activities on a long-term basis.
It is preferred that new members have at least a private pilot certificate with any rating; non-glider rated private pilots are welcome. If you need transition training for a glider rating, that can be worked out with a club instructor using club sailplanes to acquire the required experience in preparation for the FAA check-ride. Club instructors offer their service free of charge to club members in club equipment.
Any person who expresses an interest in soaring may apply for pilot membership by the payment of the initiation fee and submission of the Club application. Applications for membership in the Chicago Glider Club will be reviewed the Board of Directors for final approval. Applicants must have a sponsor: a sponsor is a current member of the club who is knowledgeable of club procedures and is willing to provide any guidance the new member should require until familiar with club procedures.
Although CGC is not set up as a primary glider flight school, the club will consider genuinely committed student pilot applicants. In this case, the student pilot applicant must make prior arrangements with a qualified club instructor for the flying lessons needed to acquire a glider pilot certificate.
Family Membership is available at a very nominal one time charge. This enables any member of the regular pilot's family to use club aircraft. The only restriction is that only one club sailplane may be used by the Family Member unit at the same time. This rule is waived on days of low utilization of club sailplanes. All usage fees incurred by family members are the responsibility of the primary pilot member.
The Application Process
The following flight manuals are pdf files that you can download and print:
Schleicher ASK-21 (N621CG)
Schleicher ASK-21B (N521CG)
Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus (N57CG)
Schempp-Hirth Discus CS (N511TW)
Christen Husky (N2881P)
Piper Pawnee (N8519L)
|Effective May 2, 2020|
$600 (< 35 years)
$1,200 (35+ years)
Chicago Glider Club Regular Membership dues
|$35.00 per month|
|Soaring Society of America (SSA) Membership (required)||$69.00 per year|
|Chicagoland Glider Council Membership (required)||$10.00 per year|
|Club Aircraft Rental Rates|
|Discus CS (single-place)||$27.00 per hour|
|Schleicher ASK-21 (multi-place)||$27.00 per hour|
|Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus (multi-place)||$27.00 per hour|
|Christen Husky (towplane)||$90.00 per tach hour|
|Piper Pawnee (towplane)||$90.00 per tach hour|
Sailplane Rental Surcharge
|$4.00 per hour|
|Hook Up Fee||$17.00 per tow|
Plus Each Hundred Feet of Tow
|$0.75 per 100 feet|
Field Use Fee
Rules of the Northern
Sponsored by the Chicagoland Glider Council Inc.
Updated: April 26, 2017
Northern Illinois Soaring Contest Rule Changes as of April 2017
1. Any day on which three pilots fly a handicapped distance of 40 statute miles will be treated as a contest day. Turnpoints are any public-use airport on the sectional chart in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana or Iowa and those RLAs listed on the Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange for the contest. The contest data base can be downloaded in a wide range of formats from that source. SSA glider handicaps will be used. The contest will be scored using the SSA’s Winscore program.
A. Assigned tasks with mandatory turn-points and no time limit, although minimum time will be one-hour if no other period is declared;
B. MAT (modified assigned task) tasks consisting of a series of assigned turn-points that must be flown in order, but the series may be cut short by returning to the finish and will be scored as completed tasks; a time minimum task time may be included (also with any declared time or the default 1-hour period); or
C. Turn area tasks with a set time or the default duration of 1hour, and defined turn-points with a defined radius for each as specified in the declaration (turn areas, the and finish must not overlap and must be separated by at least two statute miles).
3. While a scoring formula providing, in effect, a bonus for longer flights makes sense in terms of recognizing the increased difficulty of longer tasks, applying the bonus may be discouraging flights in club gliders that must be shared since pilots may not feel competitive. Therefore, the bonus will be eliminated.
4. Although the default time will be one hour, pilots are encouraged to declare longer time periods if glider availability is not a factor.
5. The start cylinder will be 2 statute miles in radius centered on any of the starting airports (Chicago Glider Club, Hinckley, Dacy or Sky Soaring). The top of the cylinder will be the lower of 4,500’ MSL or 500’ below clouds if clouds are present. The finish cylinder will be 1 mile in radius centered on the same airport from which the flight began. The floor of the finish cylinder will be 1,500’ MSL. The penalty for low finishes as provided in the SSA Regional Sports Class Rules will apply to finishes below that altitude. A pilot can start the task by thermaling through the top of the cylinder.
6. Scores will be computed using the SSA Rules. Scores will be tallied on a monthly basis. There will be a monthly winner each month from April through October. A month will count for purpose of determining a monthly winner as long as at least three pilots each fly at least two contest days in the month.
7. Scores will also be maintained on a cumulative basis for the year and the pilot with the best score for the year will be recognized at the end of the season. The contest will start on April 1 and end on October 31.
8. Pilots must submit the flight log to the scorer in a format that can be read by the SSA Winscore software, with a statement of the turnpoints claimed and the definition of the task, and with a statement as to whether it was declared in advance. Because Winscore requires the total weight of the aircraft, pilot and equipment, pilots must provide that weight with the first flight log submitted and advise the scorer of any revision of more than 10 pounds during the course of the season. Winscore adjusts the standard handicaps based on weight.
9. As in past years, pilots may carry water ballast in NISC contest flights. All pilots who take off with water will be scored as if all the water on board at takeoff was carried throughout the flight. When submitting flight logs for scoring, pilots are required to inform the scorer of the weight of the water on board (both in the wings and in any tail ballast containers) and of the revised weight of the glider at takeoff with water. (Winscore adjust handicaps based on glider weight. The adjustments can be significant. As an example, an ASG-29 with a light pilot and no water will weight about 803 pounds. The same glider with a pilot 60 pounds heavier and carrying 30 gallons of water will weight about 1103 lbs. Winscore calculates -- and we will apply -- a handicap of .8582 for the first pilot and .8075 for the second pilot.) Pilots should familiarize themselves with safety and handling issues for their glider before carrying water. For pilots without extensive experience flying with water in the model of glider used for NISC contest flights, careful review of the applicable provisions of the Pilot's Operating Handbook or other manufacturer information and of all applicable limitations relating to operating with water ballast is recommended – as is a discussion with an instructor experienced in flying with water ballast in similar gliders. As in all aspects of NISC flying, the pilot is solely responsible for the safety of his or her flight and for complying with all regulatory and POH requirements.
10. If not otherwise provided in the NISC rules, the 2017 SSA Regional Sports Class Rules will apply. All pilots will be responsible for their own flight decisions and for compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations. Any complaints or protests may be sent to the scorer who will resolve them, unless he is involved in the matter, in which case it will be referred to a neutral and experienced contest pilot for decision.
11. By submitting a log for scoring or otherwise participating in the contest, a pilot agrees to be bound by the release of liability set out in full in complete rules.
Basic safety issues:
Don’t count on RLAs to be landable, especially for gliders! RLAs are often narrow. They can be misplaced on the map and databases. Some may have reverted to crops or become housing developments. Others are not often mowed or maintained, and may present a hazard due to high grass or potholes. RLA conditions can change over the course of the season. RLAs are private property. The Northern Illinois database carefully distinguishes between "airport" and "private". "Airports" are public use airports, and their location and landabilty is much more reliable. Fields with the "private" or "landable" attribute (depending on software) are RLAs, and subject to the above unreliability.
This warning includes such fields used as turnpoints.
Chicago airspace is very congested. Power planes are not looking for gliders, especially away from airports, and gliders are very hard to see. We strongly suggest that you purchase and install a transponder and/or a passive traffic avoidance device (zaon mrx) or power flarm. In any case, keep a sharp lookout. It is a good practice to occasionally take some turns on long glides so you can see behind you.
When possible, plan your flights to take you away from common approach routes, class B and C airspace, and the 30 nm Class B veil. Be aware of airways (the blue lines on sectionals) and VORs, and anticipate power traffic on airways and in the vicinity of VORs.
All pilots are required to comply with FARs, including cloud clearance and visibility requirements. You must wear a parachute on NISC flights.
Be careful around parachute operations, especially Skydive Chicago, Rochelle, and Beloit. Monitor their frequency when nearby. Parachute operations communicate with Chicago Center before jumps, so they know you're there but they don't know your intentions. Talking to the parachute operator is a good idea. Note: Skydive Chicago is not a permissible turnpoint. This rule has been adopted to discourage NISC flying in the area of that airport
The most common source of problems in cross country flying is putting off the decision to land in a field until too late, and as a result not doing a proper field inspection and pattern. Commit in advance of every flight that you will not make this mistake. Expect a scolding from the scorer if your trace shows a straight-in landing to a field at low speed, and points penalties for repeated violations.
Unlike SSA contests, there is no contest management to check weather and airspace (NOTAMs, TFRs, etc.). Each pilot must take responsibility to obtain this necessary informaton. Don't assume that because you hear others on the radio that they have done so.
Ask for help. Any of the NISC pilots at your airport will be delighted to guide you through the rules and procedures.
Please read the full rules for more information by clicking on the link below ("pdf").
The complete competition rules can be viewed as a pdf that can be downloaded and printed.
Results for 2018: 2018 Results
Below are the results from previous years (in Excel format).
The Northern Illinois Soaring Championships is a sports class contest. It has been won by pilots flying everything from a 1-26 to a Ventus. The top 8 daily scores (8000 points max) are counted each year. If not enough contestants fly, then some years have a lower possible maximum score (see rules for complete details). The winner is awarded a traveling plaque to hold for 1 year. The top 3 finishers from the previous contest are listed in order along with their aircraft and their point total/maximum possible points. Congratulations to all the previous winners of this contest.
The following list of winners will be brought up to date.
|2012||24||1||Herb Kilian||LS8-15||8000 (11 x 1000-day)|
|2||John Cochrane||ASW-27||8000 (10 x 1000-day)|
|2008||25||1||John Cochrane||ASW-27||8000 (10 x 1000-day)|
|2||Herb Kilian||LS8-15||8000 (8 x 1000-day)|
|3||Bob Macys||Ventus 2B||7965|
|3||Jeff Russell||LS 4||7784|
|3||Bob Macys||Ventus 2B||7526|
|3||Don Kroesch||Genesis 2||7684|
|1999||22||1||John Cochrane||Discus CS||7719|
|1998||20||1||John Cochrane||Discus CS||7795|
|1997||28||1||Neal Ridenour||Mini Nimbus||7791|
|2||Kevin Hobbs||Std Cirrus||7474|
|1995||25||1||Kevin Hobbs||Std Cirrus||8000|
|3||Bob Macys||Mini Nimbus||3792|
|2||Neal Ridenour||Mini Nimbus||7617|
|3||Bob Macys||Mini Nimbus||7579|
|1991||18||1||Bob Quas||SGS1-26 D||8000|
|3||Neal Ridenour||Mini Nimbus||7685|
|2||Bob Macys||Mini Nimbus||3774|
|1989||12||1||Bob Macys||Mini Nimbus||7156|
The Chicago Glider Club prefers to trust the individual pilot's judgment in contrast to generating a number of definitive rules. However, the following policies are expected to be followed:
FAR 91 .309(a)(5) requires that before conducting aerotow operations, the pilots of the towing aircraft and the glider "have agreed upon a general course of action, including takeoff and release signals, airspeed, and emergency procedures for each pilot."
Chicago Glider Club pilots have tacitly agreed to such procedures through Club practices, safety seminars, and discussions with tow pilots and glider pilots, thus not delaying towing while such matters are discussed before each flight.
To ensure compliance with the applicable regulation, and to make sure that everyone is following the same procedures that govern CGC towing operations, whether such operations occur at CGC Field or on retrieve from another location, these procedures are set out below.
Should other procedures be more appropriate, any variance will be agreed upon by both tow pilot and glider pilot prior to commencing such tow, or by radio when airborne. Responsibility for determining the appropriate procedures remains with the pilots involved, based on their review of the relevant circumstances.
- The standard signals for ground and on-tow operations arc those listed in the SSA Soaring Flight Manual, and will apply. Each member has reviewed these signals, is familiar with them, and will use them.
- The glider pilot is responsible for arranging for a wing runner, if one is to be used, and for briefing the wing runner as necessary for safe operations.
- Unless directed otherwise by the glider pilot, the tow pilot will tow the glider until it releases, or until 3,000 feet AGL is reached. Upon reaching 3,000 feet AGL, the tow pilot will level off and wait for the glider pilot to release or for an instruction from the glider pilot. The glider pilot will inform the tow pilot, either by ground signal or radio prior to or after takeoff, of any variance from this procedure that he or she desire(s).
- The glider pilot will advise the tow pilot prior to takeoff or by radio if a tow to a specific location or if maneuvering outside the normal high-tow position is intended.
- Tow airspeeds will not be less than 60 knots (70 mph) for fiberglass gliders and 55 knots (65) mph) for other gliders.
- The glider wing will not be raised until the glider pilot signals ready for takeoff.
- The following emergency procedures will apply:
- ... In the event of a power failure while the tow plane is on the ground or at an altitude from which an immediate landing on the takeoff runway is possible, both glider pilot and tow pilot will attempt to release, the tow plane pilot will attempt to move to the left side of the runway and the glider pilot to the right side.
- ... In the event the tow plane pilot notices something is wrong with the glider, such as the spoilers are open, he/she will advise the glider pilot by radio and continue the tow to at least 2,000 AGL (if possible) while returning to over or near the glider field prior to signaling the glider pilot to release.
- ... In the event any other emergency or distracting occurrence arises while in flight that makes aerotow difficult or impossible (such as canopy opening, instrument malfunctions, or the like), the tow pilot will attempt to reach a safe altitude so as to increase the time available to deal with the problem.
CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Revised: April 12, 2015
Use of Club Sailplanes for Cross-Country Flights
Use of club gliders for cross-country flying by qualified members is strongly encouraged.
For cross country flight, "qualified" means a member must not only be capable of conducting the flight competently, but he must have ensured that he has a capable retrieve crew in place, whether by aerotow or trailer. (See the guidelines below.)
Each pilot is the judge of his/her competence to attempt a given cross-country flight. However, a member should seek counsel of a club instructor who has cross-country experience before attempting his/her first few cross-country flights. Failure to do so would indicate poor judgment.
Please see the Glider Reservation Policy for the details of reserving a glider for cross- country flights.
The board has established these minimal requirements:
- Though no minimum flight time in a specific club glider is required, a pilot shall have made a minimum of three tows and landings in that glider before he/she may use it for a cross country flight. This requirement stands regardless of the member’s other experience.
- The pilot is required to advise another club member, at the club site, of the intention to fly a cross-country flight on that day. A note on the wall near the sign-up board will notify others the glider may be unavailable the rest of the day.
- Gliders returned to the field on the trailer shall be assembled and hangared appropriately and the trailer returned to its appointed spot and tied down properly.
If you plan to have an aerotow back from a landing at another airport, you shall arrange to have a willing tow pilot available for the retrieve.
Since an outlanding is possible, you shall:
- Be able to conduct the assembly and disassembly as well as trailer loading and hookup. You are expected to have actually done it, preferably more than once.
- Prior to departing on a flight, arrange for the correct trailer and adequate, compatible tow vehicle. Good judgment would insist this combination be tested to ensure all components such as lights, tires, trailer hitch, etc., are in operating condition. The retrieve crew must know the location of the keys to the car.
- Recruit a crew capable of retrieving you. For the 2-place sailplanes, more than one crewperson should be recruited. The crew must be able to find, identify, hook up, and bring the correct trailer and all pieces of necessary gear to the retrieve site. Also, you should have necessary maps and charts as well as a communications method (cell phone, radio, etc) in the tow vehicle to ensure directions to the landing site can he passed to the crew.
CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Revised: March 2, 2006
Reservation of Club Sailplanes
- Club gliders are reserved on the board located near the clubhouse door on the south wall of the hanger. The board is marked with time slots for each glider.
- Glider reservation is on a "first come-first served" basis. The first member to sign up has their choice of time slots. It is not allowable to reserve multiple time slots (except as allowed by the cross-country policy). After landing from the first flight, any open slots are then available for reservation. Time slots may not be reserved on any previous day, unless the board has approved taking the glider away from our field (to a contest, for example).
- A club member may not reserve consecutive time slots on any one glider for local flying. Two individual club members (but not two members of the same family membership) flying a two-place glider may reserve consecutive slots and need not land between slots.
- The time period between slots is intended for transfer of the glider to the next user. Each user must have the glider on the runway by the end of their reserved time slot so that the next user can be ready for tow when their time slot begins.
- a) If the previous user runs into your time slot, you have been wronged. By all means discuss it with him or her, but your time is still up at the end of your time slot.
- Quite often, the glider usage is not heavy. Notwithstanding all of the above, you may fly as long as you like, provided that you can determine that no one wants the glider. It is fair to make a radio call and have someone at the clubhouse check for you, but it is your responsibility to be sure that no one is has signed up for the glider you are flying. If you can't verify that no one has signed up for the glider, then you must assume that someone has and land before your time is up.
- All of the gliders now have radios and we need to keep the base station active whenever anyone is flying. Likewise the glider radios should be on while you are flying. If you sign up for a time slot while someone else is in the air, it is courteous to contact him or her by radio to let them know that you will be waiting.
- The Discus CS, the Duo-Discus and one ASK-21, may he reserved for cross-country flights by writing your name and "Cross Country" down the time slot column through the time for which you plan to fly. Please refer to the Cross-Country Policy to insure that all responsibilities for cross-country flights have been fulfilled. Only one of the two-place ASK-21 gliders can be signed up for cross-country at a time.
- Cross-country flights can be SSA/FAI Badge flights, record attempts, NISC race flights or flights away from the glider club field chosen to be appropriate for the skill level of the member pilot.
- It is important to remember that the gliders are owned and are to be shared by all members. The cross country reservation policy should be used with care to make sure that members who want to use the gliders have a fair chance to do so. However, there is no set limit to the amount of flying that a member is allowed to do (including cross-country). The idea is to have the gliders being flown - not sitting in the hanger.
- Re-lights are allowed, but if it becomes obvious that you can’t complete your task, you must release the glider for use by the other members.
CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Revised: April 1, 2019
Minimum Pilot Requirements For Flying or Towing as Pilot in Command in CGC Powered Aircraft
TO FLY CGC POWERED AIRCRAFT:
- Possess at least a Private Pilot Certificate
- Minimum of 250 hours Pilot in Command in powered aircraft, and;
- Minimum of 50 hours PlC in ASEL with tailwheel, and;
- At least 10 takeoffs and landings in same make and model (Husky and/or Pawnee as applicable), and;
- Checkout by CGC Check Pilot
TO TOW IN CGC POWERED AIRCRAFT:
- Possess at least a Private Pilot Certificate
- Minimum of 500 hours Pilot in Command in powered aircraft, and;
- Minimum of 100 hours PlC in ASEL with tailwheel, and;
- At least 10 takeoffs and landings in same make and model (Husky and/or Pawnee as applicable), and;
- At least 10 tows while accompanied by an "Authorized Pilot"
- Checkout by CGC Check Pilot
A pilot not meeting the requirements, MAY be able to fly the airplanes, by being listed as a "named pilot" on the insurance policy after application through the CGC Operations Officer to the insurance company and meet certain requirements as prescribed by the insurance company.
Qualified CGC Pilots are not required to hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate to tow CGC members.
CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Revised: March 27, 2006
The Chicago Glider Club address is:
Chicago Glider Club
26045 W Airport Road,
Minooka, IL 60447
The clubhouse telephone is: 815-467-9861.
Please note that the telephone is unattended when no members are present at the clubhouse, and messages cannot be recorded.
Individual members' contact information is not publicly available on this website, however club members can find this information by logging on and then selecting the Member List menu command.
For maps and directions, see the Directions page.
Pay your CGC bill using either a PayPal or Credit Card Account here:
The Chicago Glider Club currently owns 4 sailplanes and 2 towplanes. We operate an "all glass" fleet, something very few clubs if any can claim in the USA. All club aircraft are very well maintained by CGC members and are always kept in the club's two hangars.
The club is constantly reviewing it's equipment needs as member needs change and as equipment ages. This review has lead to the club replacing sailplanes in the past few years; for example, the Duo Discus was purchased in 1999 to replace the Grob Twin Astir that the club had owned for several years, in order to provide a high-performance two-seater as a next step up from the mid-performance ASK-21. More recently, our ASW-24 was replaced by an Discus-CS, and in 2019 our older ASK-21 has been replaced with a new ASK-21B.
Prior to purchasing the Discus-CS in 2018, the club has owned an ASW-24 in 2008, a Pegasus in 1998; prior to that the club's single seater had been an ASW-19, and before that a Mini-Nimbus, which - being a 15 meter flapped sailplane - made an 'interesting' step up for members graduating from the two-seater ASK-21.
The club now owns three two-place sailplanes:
2 Schleicher ASK-21 sailplanes: Basic training and checkout is now performed in one of our ASK-21's.
The ASK-21, manufactured by Alexander Schleicher GmbH, is widely used by soaring clubs around the world as an intermediary trainer. CGC's second ASK-21B was purchased new from the factory in the winter of 2019.
Schempp-Hirth Duo Discus: The Duo Discus is quite easy to fly, but it is expected that adequate proficiency in other sailplanes be acquired before soloing.
The Duo is a high performance 2-seater with 20 meter wingspan, manufactured by Schempp-Hirth GmbH; the club bought it new in 1999 using loans from members, which have since been paid off in full.
CGC members pay only $20 per hour to fly this glider, which is a fraction of what one would expect to pay at a commercial operation!
The club's single-seat sailplane is a Schempp-Hirth Discus CS
The higher performance Discus CS requires previous flying experience in similar single-place sailplanes and/or getting experience in the ASK-21 and the Duo-Discus.
235 hp Pawnee
180 hp Christen Husky
During the winter months skis are often installed on the Husky towplane. It is then used for pilot proficiency and winter glider tows. The Super Cub shown on skis has been replaced, but it does show the club's runway covered with snow.
Many members own their own sailplanes and base them at the CGC gliderport. A trailer tie-down area for private ships is provided with sufficient space that ships can be assembled without moving the trailers.
The number of private sailplanes, which tend to be higher performance, cross-country type ships, on the field varies from 15 to 20, and currently includes one or more of the following:
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https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/supporting-uk-armed-forces/farewell-tornado | 2020-07-10T03:14:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655902496.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20200710015901-20200710045901-00407.warc.gz | 0.969081 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__224577079 | en | It all started with the Radar Warning Equipment on-board the Tornado GR.1. Perhaps foreshadowing the Anglo-Italian character of today’s company, the very first equipment that Leonardo developed for Tornado was actually a collaboration between the company in the UK (at the time known as Marconi Space and Defence Systems) and Italy’s Elettronica. However, with electronic countermeasures considered of special national importance, it was Marconi alone which went on to develop the RAF Tornado’s self-protection jammer, being contracted in 1972 to provide a pod that could defend the aircraft from lethal Soviet surface-to-air missile systems. In 1978, that pod was formally named ‘Skyshadow’ and in 1981 Leonardo commenced deliveries, for the first time providing Tornado with a way to delay radar acquisition or, in concert with chaff and flares, break a radar lock.
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http://www.azeripark.com/will-there-be-legal-gambling-at-the-final-frontier/ | 2022-05-19T22:28:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662530066.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519204127-20220519234127-00748.warc.gz | 0.93719 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__120176647 | en | Space Law alludes to the arrangement of guidelines, peaceful accords and homegrown principles which apply to government and business tasks in space. As man has sought after investigation of this planet, the law has adhered to these experiences, crossing lines and seas and arriving on new shores. The English set out on the seas and relocated their overall set of laws across the globe to their provinces in general. Bit by bit homegrown and worldwide regulation has stretched out its span to all aspects of our globe, the air, the seas and sea bed, our expanses of land and the normal assets, the Arctic and the Antarctic. Presently we are looking towards the sky.
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https://jobs-insitu.icims.com/ | 2016-08-26T13:33:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982295854.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823195815-00250-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.953464 | 3,615 | CC-MAIN-2016-36 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__92384077 | en | President and CEO
B.S. Technical Management, Embry-Riddle
Ryan M. Hartman is the president and chief executive officer of Insitu, a pioneer in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance, low-cost unmanned aircraft systems used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in military and commercial applications.
Ryan was previously the senior vice president, Insitu programs, and before that, the senior vice president of business development, responsible for the company's sales, marketing and product development efforts. He came to Insitu from Raytheon, where he led the Unmanned Systems directorate of the Advanced Programs division.
Ryan is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy, and a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He serves as the board chairman for the LuMind Foundation, an organization committed to advancing Down syndrome cognition research. He is also board chairman of The Next Door Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps children, families and communities in the Columbia Gorge.
Chief Operating Officer
E.P.M. Course, Defense Acquisition University
Bill Clark is the chief operating officer (COO) for Insitu. He oversees the production, production support, supply chain, integrated logistics and quality organizations for both the ScanEagle and Integrator programs. Bill joined the company in late 2008 as vice president of emerging programs, and was in charge of the design and development of Integrator unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). He successfully led the pursuit, capture and execution for the engineering, manufacturing and development phase of the RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) program of record. RQ-21A will support an initial operating capability for the U.S. Marine Corps beginning in 2014.
Bill has more than 30 years of experience managing unmanned systems in the aerospace industry. He began his career at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, where he was involved in the design and development of multiple classified efforts. His design expertise and passion was in the configuration design of low observable vehicles. He was the chief designer for the Darkstar Program, for which he was recognized with the Lockheed Martin Gold Skunk Award for Achievement and Excellence. During
his time with the company, he had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of programs (F-117A, YF-22, SR-71, U-2, Sea Shadow, X-33, VentureStar and other classified programs).
In 2002, Bill joined Northrop Grumman’s Integrated Systems sector as the program director of the Advanced Technology Development Center. There he managed a multibillion-dollar portfolio of advanced ISR systems. In 2006 he was promoted to vice president of special programs. He was recognized with the Northrop Grumman Chairman's Award for his key contributions in technology and program management.
Bill graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He is also a graduate of the Executive Program Management course at the Defense Acquisition University. He has received three patents for his work in advanced systems design.
Chief Financial Officer
M.S. Finance, Portland State University
Nikki Siddiqui serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Insitu and is part of the company’s executive leadership team. As CFO, Nikki is responsible for Insitu’s financial strategy and operations, which includes accounting, global trade compliance, business operations, contracts, pricing and estimating, rate management, financial planning and analysis, program planning and controls and financial corporate compliance.
Nikki came to Insitu in 2008 after spending more than 15 years in the high-tech manufacturing and service industries in a variety of finance roles that included extensive experience in financial management and analysis. Prior to joining Insitu, Nikki served as the director of finance for a multi-billion-dollar education company.
Nikki holds a master’s degree in finance and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Portland State University.
Program Director, Integrator and RQ-21A Blackjack
M.A. Organizational Sciences, The George Washington University
Mark Bauman is the Program Director, Integrator and RQ-21A Blackjack for Insitu. In this role, he leads the overall portfolio strategy and is responsible for driving new business, as well as managing existing business for the product line. Mark joined Insitu in 2014 as the Program Manager for the RQ-21A Blackjack Program.
Prior to joining Insitu, Mark spent seven years with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP within their Advisory Line of Service. Most recently, he was the Program Director for the firm’s Advisory Alliances and Channels strategy and operations. During his prior time within the Washington Federal Practice, Mark led a variety of large-scale programs for the firm within multiple federal agencies. Mark began his career in the U.S. Air Force, where he oversaw a number of domestic and international programs as an acquisition officer. During his eight years in the Air Force on active duty and subsequent time in the Air Force Reserve, Mark achieved the rank of Major and was selected among the top one percent of Captains across the Air Force to complete a program designed to develop officers into strategic leaders. As an acquisition officer, he focused his efforts on meeting warfighter needs and managed and implemented foreign military sales cases valued at more than $3.6 billion. He also directed a number of high-priority programs within the air, space, and command and control domains.
Mark received his B.S. in Management from the U.S. Air Force Academy and his M.A. in Organizational Sciences from The George Washington University. He is a certified Scrum Master through the Agile Scrum Alliance and DAWIA-Certified Level III in Program Management via the Defense Acquisition University. Mark also supports the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates as a lifetime member and is a member of the Board of Directors for WarriorOne, a non-profit organization dedicated to provide accessible and exceptional training and programming in yoga and mindfulness to the United States military community.
Vice President and General Manager Missions Systems Programs
MBA Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine
Jon Damush is vice president and general manager of the Missions Systems Programs office for Insitu. Jon was previously the president and CEO of 2d3 Sensing, and led the strategy and growth of the business from its inception in 2007 until it was acquired by Insitu in 2015.
Prior to 2d3 Sensing, Jon held key positions in start-up technology and early growth technology companies, bridging the gap between customers and technical staff. He was the VP and general manager for the Entertainment Division of Vicon Motion Systems, Inc., growing the business unit from $3M to more than $12M in revenue over a period of three years, which included landmark deals with Sony Imageworks and other entertainment industry stalwarts. His background also includes time as a client director for a boutique software development house, landing clients including Mattel, Sony, Capitol Records, EMI, and eHarmony, as well as being credited on three consumer flight simulation titles for software development in artificial intelligence systems and aerodynamic modeling.
Jon is a two-time graduate of the University of California, Irvine, and holds a B.S. in aerospace engineering and an MBA from the Merage School of Business. He is also an active flight instructor.
Insitu Pacific Managing Director
Graduate of the Royal Military College
Andrew Duggan has been the managing director of Insitu Pacific since the company’s inception in 2009. In this role, he has led the company through a significant growth period, capturing major Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) contracts with defence forces in Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and the UAE.
Andrew came to Insitu Pacific from Boeing Defence Australia, where he was the senior manager of unmanned systems operations and oversaw the company’s unmanned-systems-focused business. He joined Boeing Australia in 2000 as an operations analyst in the System Analysis Laboratory, where he worked on projects such as Air 87 (armed reconnaissance helicopter), Air 6000 (replacement fighter) and Sea 4000 (air warfare destroyer). He then moved into a business development manager role and worked on JP-129 (tactical UAS) and as capture team lead on AATTS (rotary wing training), before forming the new Advanced Unmanned Systems group in 2005, where he led the development of the initial ScanEagle contract for the Australian Army.
After the initial contract for ScanEagle was signed in October 2006, Andrew was appointed senior manager of unmanned systems operations in 2007 and managed BDA’s unmanned-systems-focused business. He has an excellent background in the development and analysis of requirements related to unmanned aerial systems.
Andrew graduated from the University of Tasmania with a bachelor's degree in economics, and then from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, as an Australian Army officer. He spent six years serving in the Australian Army in Intelligence Corps, with a significant portion of this time spent serving in electronic warfare roles.
Vice President, Field Operations and Logistics Support
M.S. Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Brock E. Gibson is the vice president of operations and logistics support at Insitu. His department and its staff support the management, execution and sustainment of proprietary, major government and international military service and acquisition contracts. He also oversees the company’s deployable force of more than 200 employees, UAS ground and flight training, flight test operations, mission support, technical publications, standardization and evaluation and the flight
Brock joined Insitu in 2006 after serving as a military aviator and officer for more than 20 years. Since then, he has been certified as a UAS operator, instructor, evaluator and maritime deployer. In 2009, Brock was chosen to develop and lead Insitu’s deployed operations division, providing new capabilities and standards to the maturing UAS services industry.
Brock began his career as a pilot in the United States Air Force. As a command pilot, he flew numerous major weapons system and training jet/turbo-prop aircraft. Brock has held a multitude of military leadership positions including flight commander, operations officer, chief of standardization and evaluation and commander of SOUTHAF counterdrug operations. His assignments included CONUS and OCONUS operational tours with the USAF, Navy, Army, Joint/Combined MAJCOMs and DoS.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in management at the University of Texas at El Paso and a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His Professional Military Education (PME) accomplishments include Squadron Officers School, Air Command & Staff College and foreign PME. Brock also holds FAA aeronautical ratings for private pilot, commercial pilot multi-engine instrument, airline transport pilot and an experimental aircraft repairman’s certificate.
Vice President and Chief Engineer
Ph.D., Aeronautics & Astronautics, Stanford University
Dr. Peter Kunz is the vice president and chief engineer for Insitu. He oversees the coordination of Insitu’s R&D investments and IP portfolio, and leads the company’s team of subject matter experts and product line chief engineers. Peter joined Insitu in 2006, working initially as the lead engineer for aero performance before transitioning to the role of chief engineer for the Integrator platform and eventually RQ-21A in early 2009, and then chief engineer for Insitu programs in 2013.
Peter has a broad background in aerospace engineering that spans the various aspects of analysis, design and testing of flight vehicles and aero-hydrodynamic surfaces. His areas of expertise include two-dimensional and three-dimensional aerodynamic design and analysis, aircraft stability and control, aircraft performance estimation and experimental methods for aerodynamics, fluid mechanics and flight vehicles.
Prior to joining Insitu, Peter was a senior engineer with Exponent Inc., and worked extensively in the area of design and development of small-scale unmanned air vehicles and related user interfaces, system integration, payload development and novel applications. This work evolved into generalized military technology development and consulting that leveraged commercial and government off-the-shelf technology and culminated in a 10-month field consulting role for the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force in Afghanistan. For portions of this effort, Peter was commended by the Department of the Army.
Peter’s graduate studies at Pennsylvania State University centered on the development of software for mission-based evaluation of aircraft performance, currently used for the design of state-of-the-art racing sailplane winglets flown by many world-class competitors. This work spanned two-dimensional and three-dimensional aerodynamic analysis, aircraft stability and control, and optimal design methodology. Peter’s doctoral studies at Stanford University centered on the design and testing of insect-scale rotorcraft and encompassed areas as diverse as airfoil design, optimal rotor design, viscous computational fluid dynamics, power systems integration, composite fabrication and experimental testing of rotors and propulsion systems at small physical scales.
Vice President, Human Resources
B.S. Personnel Management, Millikin Universtiy
Chris Lindstrom is the vice president of human resources for Insitu. He is responsible for the development and execution of strategies that enhance organization performance, ensure high levels of employee engagement and ultimately lead to Insitu's position as the employer of choice in our geographies and industry.
Before joining Insitu in 2012, Chris spent 10 years in a variety of human resources leadership positions for Andersen Windows, the nation's largest manufacturer of windows and patio doors. There, Chris led many initiatives associated with acquisitions and integrations during a period of record growth for the company and industry. He also led programs contributing to financial stability and high employee engagement during the worst residential construction market conditions since the Great Depression. This included the development of a nationally recognized health improvement program.
Chris began his career with Honeywell International, where he held human resources leadership positions across various businesses and geographies, culminating in serving as vice president of human resources for the Asia Pacific region. Based in Hong Kong and Singapore, Chris was responsible for building organization capability across the region. He also provided leadership during the acquisition of Honeywell by Allied Signal.
Vice President, Business Development
B.S. Industrial Engineering, West Virginia University
Suzanne McNamara is the vice president of business development for Insitu. She is responsible for leading the company’s global sales campaigns, customer relations, communications, marketing and government relations.
Suzanne came to Insitu after a 28-year career with Raytheon, most recently as the Director, Global Government Relations & Releasability for Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), where she led strategic initiatives to improve customer relations and support international capture efforts. Prior to this role, Suzanne was the Director, Strategic Planning & Competitive Intelligence for RMS. Before joining business development, she led new business capture and development efforts for the company’s Common Seeker design and development efforts. Suzanne has also supported Raytheon’s Corporate Business Development office in Arlington, VA, managing US Navy Programs’ current and future capabilities for ship self defense. During this assignment, she also served as a full-time congressional lobbyist for Raytheon Army Programs.
Suzanne earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University, has attended MBA classes at the University of Dallas and holds Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Vice President ScanEagle Product Line
M.S. National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.
Donald Williamson, CAPT, USN (Ret) is the VP ScanEagle Product Line for Insitu. Don was previously the director of the ScanEagle product line. Before joining the company in 2013, Don was the vice president, Maritime Surveillance Solutions, Radar Systems Division, Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation.
Don served 26 years as a Naval Aviator and retired from active duty at the rank of captain. He has flown more than 3,500 hours in SH60B and MH60R aircraft. His final active duty assignment was Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet at NAS North Island in San Diego, California.
Additional leadership assignments during his naval service include commanding officer of HSL-37 and air boss on USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3). Don assumed duties as the ship’s executive officer during combat deployment and served in that capacity for 14 months. Other fleet assignments include HSL-45, HSL-43, and HSL-51. Staff tours included Joint Chiefs of Staff Intern, J4, Logistics Directorate at the Pentagon; Flag Aide to the Commander, United States Pacific Fleet; and executive assistant on OPNAV staff for N882, N88 and N8F.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Don also holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. His professional qualifications include Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. Don has been a member of the Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) for more than 25 years and is a past NHA National President. He currently serves as the organization’s National Vice President for Corporate Membership and is an NHA Trustee. | aerospace |
https://www.911security.com/blog/case-study-drones-the-law-and-hurricane-harvey/ | 2022-08-20T04:43:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573908.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820043108-20220820073108-00561.warc.gz | 0.956083 | 457 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__155168142 | en | Hurricane Harvey moved on from Houston but it will take years to recover from the damage left by the 15 trillions of gallons of water that fell on the city. Over six million people live in the region hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey, overwhelming an enormous corner of Texas equivalent in size to the state of New Jersey.
During the storm, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) issued Temporary Flight Restrictions for much of the area surrounding Corpus Christi, Houston and Beaumont. Drone operators were asked to stay grounded to prevent interference with emergency responders’ aerial missions. Operators found flying without special FAA authorization during an emergency situation can be hit with large fines, especially if interference with emergency responders occurs.
When Harvey passed, drone operators were among the first to be able to assess the widespread flooding across such a massive area. They documented the region and were able to spread aerial footage widely online, information that was valuable to emergency responders, media and displaced residents. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, mobile web application DroneUp recruited and coordinated volunteer drone operators. Over 400 pilots in the Houston region signed up to fly over 2,300 missions with the organization.
Some argue that drones are not a burden during an emergency situation, but a force multiplier for first responders, and that any natural disaster recovery going forward should account for their capabilities in an organized and professional manner. Drones have the ability to go where it would be unsafe even to send rescuers and can also be capable of carrying equipment, they can become a vital tool for bringing rope, life vests, or food and water to stranded persons until rescue crews can arrive safely. Advocates for better laws surrounding drones argue their use should not be restricted any more than volunteer boat outfits like the Cajun Navy. Since 2013 drones have saved the lives of 53 people, usually in flooded areas where it would be difficult or unsafe to send emergency responders.
Drone operators have the ability to help or hinder emergency response efforts following a natural disaster. Operators should make sure to follow all applicable FAA laws, especially as they pertain to emergency responders. FAA and other emergency crews should consider what a force multiplier, time saver and safety aid a coordinated, professional cadre of drone operators could be to emergency response crews. | aerospace |
https://movietimes.com/movies/mission-to-mars | 2017-09-26T18:52:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818696677.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170926175208-20170926195208-00528.warc.gz | 0.931619 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__87566469 | en | When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors. Exciting and realistic, MISSION TO MARS is the inspirational story of the astronauts of the hurried Mars Recovery mission, the almost insurmountable dangers that confront the heroic crew on their journey through space, and the amazing discovery they make when they finally reach the Red Planet.
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This product uses the TMDb API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDb. | aerospace |
http://www.bicom.org.uk/news/air-force-receives-first-long-range-arrow-3-missile-defence-system/ | 2018-05-26T06:17:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867311.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526053929-20180526073929-00617.warc.gz | 0.952955 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__128350465 | en | Israel’s Air Force yesterday took delivery of its first Arrow 3 missile interceptor, marking a significant step forward for Israel’s long-range missile defence capability.
At an unveiling ceremony yesterday Moshe Patel, head of Israel’s missile defence programme said Israel was entering a new age with much greater missile interception capabilities that can be utilised from larger distances. The Arrow 3 has been in development for almost ten years. It is designed to disable intercontinental ballistic missiles and is considered one of the world’s most advanced missile-defence systems. It successfully intercepted a missile in testing for the first time a year ago. The Arrow 3 has been jointly developed by the Israel Defence Ministry’s Missile Defence Organisation and the US Missile Defence Agency, but has been produced by Israel Aerospace Industry.
Alongside the Iron Dome, Arrow 2 and David’s Sling systems, the Arrow 3 is part of Israel’s layered aerial defence system, developed in coordination with the United States. The Iron Dome defence system, which was widely successfully deployed during Operation Protective Edge in 2014, provides protection from short and mid-range ballistic threats, typically from Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Other surface-to-air interceptors including Arrow 3 are designed to counter the threat of longer range missiles, including the likes of Iranian Shihab-3 missiles. Together, these systems aim to provide Israel with a protective umbrella to counter all forms of ballistic threats. | aerospace |
https://www.bigmarker.com/gmas/Open-Top-Vapor-Degreasing-Solvent-Replacement-Considerations-for-Aerospace-Components | 2023-09-25T17:03:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233509023.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925151539-20230925181539-00465.warc.gz | 0.908728 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__25455144 | en | As the EPA and local agencies implement restrictions on TCE, PERC, and nPB, Aerospace manufacturing will be forced to find alternatives. The many different types of parts being manufactured will require companies to find specific solutions to their process. This presentation will discuss some of the possible alternative cleaning processes to a variety of aerospace specific parts.
The Presentation will cover:
EPA current stance on chlorinated and brominated solvents
Considerations to making the change to an approved solvent
Considerations to making the change to a water based process
Case studies looking at a variety of Aerospace parts and possible solvent replacement options
Curtis Waters, Industrial Process Specialist | aerospace |
https://msca-net.eu/job/available-opening-for-doctoral-network-in-latvia/ | 2023-11-29T21:43:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100146.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129204528-20231129234528-00026.warc.gz | 0.717598 | 413 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__79524329 | en | Organization Name / Department
Riga Technical University / Institute of Materials and Structures
Organization Short Name
Website of the organisation
Information Science and Engineering (ENG)
Sub-Fields / Keywords
Aerospace engineering, transport engineering, manufacturing, material science / Mechanics of composite materials, computational mechanics, experimental mechanics, dynamics of structures, vibration damping, structural control, sandwich and laminated composites, lightweight design, multi-physical problems, composite materials technology, numerical methods, finite element method, inverse problems, optimization.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action(s) of interest
Short Description of the Organization / Department
IMS (RTU) has considerable expertise in the field of characterization, modelling, analysis and optimization of advanced composite materials, structures and technological processes. This experience has been obtained participating and coordinating many national and international projects on material science, aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and construction engineering (FRAMEWORK 5: POSICOSS, SANDWICH, HYCOPROD; FRAMEWORK 6: ALCAS, FRIENDCOPTER, INTERSHIP, CASSEM, COCOMAT, DE-LIGHT, FANTASIA, SAND.CORe, ENCOMAR, MOMENTUM; FRAMEWORK 7: DESICOS, MAPICC 3D, COALINE, INNOPIPES, TransNEW, SEREN, COSMOS, COSMOS+; HORIZON 2020: COSMOS 2020, SEREN 3, SEREN 4, ETNA 2020; MATERA; M-ERA.NET; ERDF).
Previous Related Projects / Research Experience
Project MOMENTUM “Multidisciplinary research and training on composite materials applications in transport modes” under FRAMEWORK 6 program (Marie Curie Research Training Network, 2006-2020).
Contact Person / Position in the Organization
Evgeny Barkanov / Professor | aerospace |
http://www.gameslore.com/acatalog/PR_Wings_of_Glory_World_War_1_Sopwith_15_Strutter_Collishaw_and_Portsmouth.html | 2018-08-16T06:26:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210463.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816054453-20180816074453-00383.warc.gz | 0.947 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__166276775 | en | The Sopwith 1½ Strutter was an innovative multi-role airplane, designed to answer the request of the British Admiralty for a two-seat bomber for the Western Front. Its nickname comes from the odd shape of the inboard struts, which attached to the fuselage rather than to the lower wing. It was the first British airplane to use a synchronized machine-gun for the pilot – able to fire through the rotating propeller – and the first two-seater with a “puller” engine. It served with both British air services and was also widely used by French aviation.
Raymond Collishaw, one of the greatest aces of WW I, started his glorious career in this aircraft in 1916, when he successfully dueled against six German airplanes at the same time.
Contents:One 1/144 scale modelFlight stand with game stats4 altitude standsAirplane cardManeuver and special cards
Each WW1 Wings of Glory® Airplane Pack is a ready–to–play model, painted and assembled, 100% compatible with any other WW1 Wings of Glory game product.
This is not a complete game. To play, you must own a WW1 Rules and Accessories Pack or WW1 Duel Pack. | aerospace |
https://www.aipac.org/learn/resources/aipac-publications/publication?pubpath=PolicyPolitics/AIPAC%20Periodicals/Defense%20Digest/2007/11/Defense%20Digest%20-%20November%202007 | 2018-05-24T04:09:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865913.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524033910-20180524053910-00418.warc.gz | 0.938695 | 493 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__83617530 | en | 1. Bush Signs Bill Funding U.S.-Israel Defense Cooperation
President Bush signed a defense funding bill that includes $450 million in cooperative projects with Israel, JTA reports. The funding includes additional $25 million for the co-production of the Arrow missile defense shield in the United States, $20 million to explore ways to extend the missile defense shield and $30 million for the short-range "David's Sling" program, which aims to block missiles traveling distances of more than 40 kilometers.
2. U.S. Navy Awards Joint Contract to American, Israeli Companies
The United States Navy has awarded a joint contract to Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and the U.S.-based BAE Systems to supply it with the Typhoon naval weapons system, YNet reports. The Typhoon is a remotely operated naval stabilized weapons system designed to combat ocean-based terror. The contract is worth $36 million and will supply 62 Typhoons by the end of 2009.
3. Pilots Receive Specialized UAV Training in Israel
Pilots from around the world have been converging at Israel's Elbit Systems headquarters in Haifa to receive training in remotely operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Israel21c reports. In addition to the basic operators and maintenance certifications, the Elbit school offers more specialized training in air vehicle avionics, ground system electronics, and image exploitation and analysis.
4. Israeli Company Receives U.S. Contract for Rifle Grenade
The U.S. Army has awarded a contract to Rafael's Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. to develop the Simon (GREM) door breaching rifle grenade. The contract, worth some $52 million, will provide the U.S. Army with a lightweight, rifle launched grenade specially adapted to breach steel or wooden doors and that may be fired from a variety of rifles using regular bullets. The Simon (GREM) won the U.S. Army's Award of Excellence in 2005.
5. U.S. Showcases Israeli-Developed Targeting Technology
A Test and Evaluation Squadron of the U.S. Air Force has showcased how a video feed through the Israeli-developed LITENING targeting pod on a B-52 Stratofortress can be uploaded to a communications network. The video feed could be used for many battlefield and natural disaster scenarios in which the short-notice visual is a vital asset in the decision making process. | aerospace |
https://mudcat.org/detail_pf.cfm?messages__Message_ID=1655047 | 2022-08-09T02:47:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570879.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809003642-20220809033642-00638.warc.gz | 0.95889 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__14402050 | en | The Mudcat Café TM
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Thread Name: Origins:Deportees-seeking original Woody recording
Subject: RE: Deportees
I am interested in this thread if anyone has more information about the crash itself.
I'm doing some research on Public Aircraft safety, and have been having trouble finding more than the article mentioned above. If anyone has any active links to newspaper articles or to an accident report it would help considerably.
I would be most interested in the type of aircraft, and especially the reason it crashed if a cause of the accident was determined.
I was unable to find an accident report, which is not a surprise if it was flying as a public aircraft. Until 1994, the NTSB (or its predicessors) were not required or expected to investigate accidents on aircraft flown by federal, state or local governments. | aerospace |
http://nw-its.com/faa-efast-moa.html | 2019-01-23T21:58:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547584415432.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123213748-20190123235748-00500.warc.gz | 0.746061 | 660 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__162998486 | en | Master Contract Number: (MOA) #: DTFAWA10A-00073
Contract Expiration: September 30, 2019
The Electronic Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Accelerated and Simplified Tasks (eFAST) is the FAA's preferred contracting vehicle for small business contracts. eFAST streamlines the procurement process for all stakeholders using a web-based acquisition tool and automated workflows compliant with applicable FAA standards.
NIS’ Awarded Functional Areas under FAA eFAST
Business Administration & Management (BAM): Accounting/Budgeting/Finance, Acquisition/Procurement, Administrative Management, General Management, Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Process Analysis, Application Content Management, Office Management, Training, Developing Training Materials, Graphic Artist Services
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NAICS Codes: 541430, 541511, 541512
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NAICS Codes: 518210, 519190, 541513, 541519
Documentation & Training (D&T): Analyze/Prepare/Edit Technical Documentation, Analyze/Prepare/Edit Business Documentation, Analyze/Prepare/Edit/Deliver Training, Analyze/Prepare/Edit/Deliver Computer Based Training
NAICS Codes: 561410, 611420, 611430, 611512, 611710
Engineering Services (ES): Systems Engineering, System Analysis, Specialty Engineering, System Security, Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, Test, Acoustical, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Astrophysics, Chemical, Civil, Combustion, Communications, Construction, Electrical, Environmental, Erosion Control, Geological, Geophysical, Heating, Human Factors, Hydraulics, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing, Marine, Mechanical, Nuclear, Operations Research, Developing Training Materials, Air Traffic Operations Analysis/Design/Development, Air Traffic Safety System, Analysis/Design/Development, Air Traffic Management Analysis/Design/Development, Air Traffic Operations Training, Air Traffic Safety System Training, Air Traffic Management Training, Training
NAICS Code: 541330
For more information, please visit FAA eFAST site and contact NIS’ FAA eFAST Program Manager, John Dermatas, directly at email@example.com.
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https://aspique.ens-paris-saclay.com/2020/10/05/price-reduction-retailer-permanent-fixture-possibilities-for-your-business/ | 2023-12-04T00:23:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00818.warc.gz | 0.925063 | 704 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__253787052 | en | SpaceX has acquired 2 offshore olive oil rigs that it is found in the method of converting into spaceports fór its Mars-bound Starship spacécraft, according to information. The relationship between NASA ánd private spaceflight companies like SpacéX and Blue Origin is á partnership relatively than the space race it’s often http://skyhighbuildhome.com/genetic-nanotech-and-robotic/ characterized as. Where NASA potential customers, store-bought companies and the space industry shall follow. For illustration, NASA astronauts have seasoned altered perception and increased force inside their brains during spaceflight aboard the lnternational Space Station. Cardiovascular system muscle units taken from from stem units express exceptional elasticity to their environment during ánd subsequent to spaceflight, december 7 at the newspaper Set up Mobile or portable Records according to an important investigation writing.
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Supplied safety concerns and the future impact to real exploration goals, NASA has constructed knowing the cause of VIIP issue and how to resoIve its effects a leading priority. ITR also operates thé ASTRA and S-Band anténnas, used by ESA fór ATV tasks to ISS and the primary Monster tasks by SpaceX. The Apollo 13 flight passed the far side of the Moon at an altitude of 254 kilometers (158 mls; 137 nautical mls) above the lunar surface area, and 400,171 kilometres (248,655 mi) from World, tagging the document for the furthest human beings have got ever before visited from World in 1970. | aerospace |
https://www.armywriter.com/awards-mos-15P.htm | 2024-04-18T23:54:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00225.warc.gz | 0.96333 | 791 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__41440167 | en | Aviation Operations Specialist
SPC DOE's professional skill and ability to adjust to a variety of missions in the same night were key to critical missions for TAAC-E. He was extremely efficient and calm while directing 8 different aircraft to their prospective objectives. He went above and beyond his duties and set a higher standard for his fellow Soldiers. His efforts received numerous accolades from Pilots throughout the Squadron.
Aviation Operations Specialist
SGT Ciola was an important asset not only to 2-1 AAB, but to the ADAM/BAE section during the train up at JRTC. His relentless attention and operational awareness ensured that the section operated successfully during the BDE's rotation. His quick thinking and ability to stay calm under pressure ensured that the section succeeded in not only a downed aircraft simulation, but the section's daily missions as well.
Flight Operations Clerk
SPC serves as a Flight Operations Clerk in a 15-ship HH-60M Blackhawk Air Ambulance Company. His duties while assigned to Charlie Company include maintaining aviation operation files and records and scheduling aviation operations, as well as tracking all missions and flights for the Company. SPC excelled in his position, and was vital to Charlie Company's ability to successfully accomplish all missions.
SPC attention to detail and knowledge were essential during the 3-82ND Battalion Aviation Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Inspection. SPC identified and corrected issues in over 150 rated and non-rated crewmembers' flight records. This resulted in Charlie Company recieving a passing score for the inspection of Flight Operations.
Since his assignment to Charlie Company, SPC has been a valuable asset. His commitment to excellence and dedication to duty allowed for the successful deployment and redeployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom XII. SPC showed great pride and enthusiasm in every task he undertook, producing excellent results throughout his time in Charlie Company. His knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures contributed to the overall success of Charlie Company's mission.
Aviation Brigade Training Technician
For exceptionally meritorious achievements while serving as the Brigade S-3 training technician, Headquarters 36th Combat Aviation Brigade during the period of 1 April 2012 to 30 November 2013. His outstanding initiative, leadership, and management abilities produced greatly improved readiness, training, and personnel programs in the company and led to an increase in unit preparation and ARMS inspection readiness. His skillful administration of the Digital Training Management System, unit Standard Operating Procedures and training management policies resulted in the Company's successful completion of its ARMS inspection. Specialist Cronaur's outstanding achievements and devotion to duty reflect favorably upon himself, the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 36th Infantry Division.
Flight Operation NCO
Unit: HHC, 168TH GENERAL SUPPORT AVIATION BATTALION
SGT Cheer's exemplary flight operation management attests to her professional knowledge, willingness to accept responsibility, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to any assignment or situation.
SGT Cheer's devotion to duty and selfless service inspired his peers. He worked on numerous flight operation training tasks every IDT weekend. His dedication resulted a successful mission during the Opertaion Evergreen Ember 2013.
BDE ASST TACOPS Officer
MSG Blythe established the 82nd Airborne Divison's first facilities program ensuring that projects and renovations valued at more than $80 million were tracked and completed which directly improved the efficieny of the BDE for the next 10 years. MSG Blythe created the first ever Pointee Talkee card for Army Aviation which was adopted by the Army for use during Personnel Recovery. MSG Blythe also developed the CDR's Validation Program for Company CDRs in the BDE utilizing AVCATT simulation which allowed the BDE CDR to successfully evaluate and validate the Company CDRs during Joint Exercises based upon their upcoming deployment mission requirements. | aerospace |
https://www.privatefly.nl/private-jets/midsize-jet-hire/Legacy-450.html | 2022-07-01T19:19:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103945490.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701185955-20220701215955-00060.warc.gz | 0.908201 | 276 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__114393936 | en | Charter an Embraer Legacy 450 - Private Jet Charter
The Legacy 450 is part of Embraer's line-up of executive jets and is a selected aircraft for our Midsize Jet Card.
Embraer's Legacy 450 is part of the successful Legacy range of midsize to long range executive jets and has been in production since 2015. As with all of the Legacy and Praetor aircraft from Embraer, it has a well-designed spacious cabin and a notably generous luggage capacity.
Excellent short field landing performance gives the Legacy 450 the ability to land at a wide variety of airports.
- High-performance midsize jet
- BMW-designed interior design
- Generous luggage capacity
- Flexible seating: 8 fully adjustable chairs
Comfort & Size
As a shortened version of the larger and well-known Legacy 600, the Legacy 450 typically accommodates up to 8 passengers in a well-designed, stand up cabin, with fully-reclining seating and a fully flat floor. A well-equipped galley and private bathroom provide the comfortable amenities needed for a flight of several hours.
With a maximum range of 2904 nautical miles at a payload of up to 2,800 kg, Embraer's Legacy 450 is an efficient and comfortable choice for flights of up to six hours. | aerospace |
https://www.airleague.co.uk/we-need-your-support/what-can-the-air-league-do-for-me/ | 2021-10-23T23:35:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585828.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023224247-20211024014247-00361.warc.gz | 0.952219 | 351 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__299757533 | en | Working Together with Industry
Since our formation in 1909, the Air League has promoted aviation and aerospace across the United Kingdom. Today, over 110 years later, we remain committed to engaging the public, and young people in particular, with the importance of this sector to the UK economy, industry, tourism and leisure as well as being the source of a huge range of career opportunities for people from all backgrounds and talents.
Working in partnership with, and with the support of, companies across this sector we have delivered schemes and programmes that enhance and improve engagement with aviation, the STEM and skills agendas and provide clear career pathways for young people. We believe, particularly at this time, that this work has never been more crucial.
Projects we’ve run with our friends in industry include:
Soaring to Success
In the pilot scheme for this new national programme, we worked with Rolls-Royce, British Airways and DHL Cargo to deliver workshops and seminars on careers in aviation to school children in Key Stages 4 and 5 in Barnsley
Your Flying Future
This programme, supported by British Airways, saw 200 14-18 year olds gain their first experiences of piloting aircraft as well as being introduced to wider careers in the aviation industry by BA.
Gliding to Solo
Our partnership with Boeing saw young people aged 16 and over attend a residential course that took them from novice glider pilots to flying solo in just two weeks, feeding their enthusiasm for aviation and aerospace with practical flying experience.
For more information on our Corporate Friends scheme, or to find out more about how our projects can help meet your CSR objectives, contact the team on 020 7766 3458.
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http://www.naples-air-center.com/flight-school/easa-formerly-jaa-flight-training/multi-engine-piston-class-rating/ | 2017-12-16T09:04:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948587496.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216084601-20171216110601-00703.warc.gz | 0.916472 | 329 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__26263734 | en | EASA (formerly JAA) – Multi-Engine Piston Class Rating
Who is this course for?
Most people who hold a PPL have completed the training only on single engined aircraft, to learn to fly a more complex aircraft, capable of more range with more speed and sometimes weight lifting capabilities you will need to move into a twin engined aircraft. To fly a twin a multi engine rating is required.
EASA (formerly JAA) Multi-Engine Rating Course Description
- A minimum of 6 hours dual instruction in a multi engine airplane divided into:
- Part I Normal Flight 2.5 hours
- Part II Asymmetric power flight 3.5 hours
- Complete a minimum of 7 hours ground training divided into:
- Technical Subjects 3 hours
- Long briefings 4 hours
- Have completed 70 hours PIC prior to submitting Multi-Engine Application
Based on a full time course, the ab initio EASA (formerly JAA) Multi Engine Rating takes on average 3 to 5 days to complete depending on the individuals experience and preparation for the course.
NAC stock a full range of EASA books and equipment. We suggest you purchase the books and equipment prior to your arrival, click here see a list of books applicable to this course and to purchase them online and have delivered to your door today.
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https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/08/05/south-african-airways-passengers-in-abuja-stranded-for-days/ | 2021-12-01T07:40:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359093.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201052655-20211201082655-00157.warc.gz | 0.975769 | 308 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__75693873 | en | Passengers of South African Airways scheduled to travel to Johannesburg from Abuja have been stranded for four days due to the inability of the airline to airlift them.
Although technical hitches of the operating aircraft was cited as the cause of the failure of the airline to lift the passengers the first day but the travellers were surprised that after days of waiting, there was no sign they would eventually travel.
THISDAY learnt that the passengers were lodged at Sheraton Abuja Hotel pending when the airline would bring another aircraft to airlift them or put the aircraft in order.
THISDAY also learnt that the operating aircraft picked an object while taxing after landing to airlift the passengers as scheduled, so it has to be grounded.
Confirming the incident, the National President of the Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA, Mr. Bankole Bernard, stated that the poor state of Abuja runway damaged the South African aircraft.
He urged the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to rehabilitate the runway before a major incident or accident would happen.
But FAAN’s sources said rehabilitation work is expected to start at the airport after the contractor has finalised agreement with the agency.
THISDAY however gathered that the passengers have rejected the pleas by the airline to airlift them to Lagos where they would join the Lagos-Johannesburg flight.
An airport official said the problem was exacerbated by the shortage of aviation fuel in Abuja. | aerospace |
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http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/nmc_sc/suisei.html | 2015-11-25T22:22:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398446218.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205406-00261-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.934672 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-48__0__183663583 | en | Suisei was an ISAS (Japan) mission which flew by Comet Halley on 8 March 1986 and studied Halley's UV hydrogen corona and the solar wind. Suisei flew by the Earth on 20 August 1992, shortly after running out of fuel for maneuvering. Further planned encounters for Suisei (with comets Giacobini-Zinner and Tempel-Tuttle) have been cancelled. The Suisei spacecraft was almost identical to its companion Halley's comet mission, Sakigake.
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https://www.coursenet.lk/institute/1003/srilankan-aviation-college | 2023-10-01T05:37:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510781.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001041719-20231001071719-00701.warc.gz | 0.878408 | 445 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__177859116 | en | SriLankan Aviation College
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, launched its integrated aviation training academy - SriLankan Aviation College, opening up a world of opportunities for aspirant youth to take their first step towards an exciting career in aviation.
SriLankan Aviation College is an institution committed to delivering a career-focused, innovative and comprehensive portfolio of aviation training courses, which prepare students for professional and personal success.
Having trained SriLankan staff for over three decades, SriLankan Aviation College understands the global standards and the unique individualism of different airlines; thus, the unparalleled experience has enabled it to introduce customized training solutions for international airlines and individuals.
SriLankan Aviation College is positioned to become the hub of high-quality professional aviation training in the region. We offer a comprehensive range of structured training programs and courses for all aviation personnel in the industry.
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http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=1460 | 2015-05-25T19:27:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928586.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00184-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.936194 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__55856649 | en | The big, lumbering C-130s of the Four Horsemen team are pictured in tight formation over the Superstition Mountains east of Williams AFB during Lockheed's filming of the "Four Horsemen Story" early in November 1959. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Billy J. White)
The unique Four Horsemen team performed from 1956 until 1960 in the U.S. flying four-engine C-130 cargo aircraft demonstrating a series of formation-changing maneuvers. Aircraft were selected at random for demonstrations; no specially modified aircraft were used.
The Four Horsemen in 1960 included Capts. Hubert E. Chaney, William H. Hatfield, James F. Akin and David L. Moore, Tactical Air Command pilots of the 774th Troop Carrier Squadron. The team's purpose was to demonstrate the performance and versatility of the C-130 aircraft. | aerospace |
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https://www.watchreviewblog.com/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-velcro-straps-introducing/ | 2024-04-21T11:53:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817765.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421101951-20240421131951-00340.warc.gz | 0.921729 | 535 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__115280888 | en | Earlier this year, OMEGA launched the Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer – the newest in a long line of gorgeous Moonwatches that evoke the timepieces NASA astronauts wear when they venture into space.
Now, OMEGA is expanding its offerings with regard to this new release with the launch of new Speedmaster Moonwatch Velcro straps.
Whether they are stepping onto the surface of the moon, orbiting the Earth, or making repairs on the Space Station, our NASA astronauts need versatile, functional, lightweight gear. The bulk and weight of a metal bracelet simply won’t do on an important mission beyond Earth’s atmosphere. That’s where Velcro comes in.
Velcro can be adjusted on the go, plus it expands and contracts as necessary with its conditions. That’s why it is the material of choice for watch straps for astronauts. And we Earthlings can benefit from those same benefits, as well as the Velcro’s stylish astronaut vibes , even if we’re not lucky enough to be venturing into space!
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OMEGA’s new straps come in three different colors, all of them extremely meaningful. You can choose between black, white, and silver.
If you’re a stickler for authenticity, it is worth noting that the black straps are the ones worn by actual NASA astronauts on their missions to the moon. Black is also said to symbolize the darkness of space. Meanwhile, the white straps are meant to evoke Apollo-era spacesuits. Silver calls to mind the metallic suits that astronauts used to wear on missions before Apollo – Gemini and Mercury.
The design of these straps is truly eye-catching. Just beside the timepiece, it features the easily recognizable NASA logo – a blue circle with white and red details. Everyone recognizes this logo, but not everyone is aware that it was debuted in 1959 with “space-age optimism” as its driving aesthetic. Today, it’s considered a timeless image that evokes feelings of excitement and fascination.
While the new straps were released by OMEGA to accompany the newest Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer, the sky is the limit when it comes to how you might be able to use these straps. Those with older editions of the Moonwatch will rejoice – these straps measuring 20 mm fit nicely onto past models as well.
The OMEGA x NASA straps are priced quite reasonably at $190 each. You can order yours at omegawatches.com or head to your closest OMEGA store. | aerospace |
https://bmsis.org/why-should-we-waste-time-with-space-exploration/ | 2024-04-25T15:03:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00822.warc.gz | 0.949044 | 936 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__131774914 | en | Why Should We “Waste” Time With Space Exploration?
By: Ryan Kirby
It seems that every day there is some new catastrophe facing off against humanity: a ruinous hurricane, an infectious outbreak, a raging wildfire, a politically-fueled conflict, a starving population – the list is endless. With so much suffering around the world, it is easy to see why people want to divert time and money away from “non-essential” areas to send relief funds to the many in need. Nobody wants this suffering to continue but it is far too often that science (and space science, in particular) is targeted as being expendable when, in fact, it is in these times of catastrophe that humanity is in need of space sciences and exploration the most. While this may seem counterintuitive at first, it becomes more obvious when looking back at how impactful space exploration has been on our world so far.
First and foremost, if we never sought to “reach for the stars”, as so many of us were told to do from a young age, our little blue planet would be absent of any satellites. Satellite technology has been the backbone of navigation since the inception of the Navstar Global Positioning Systems (or GPS) and of television broadcasting for decades but it also plays a major role in instant banking, meteorology, environmental monitoring, and many other parts of our lives. While Sputnik wasn’t launched intending that one day a “constellation” of satellites could deliver high-speed internet around the world, as StarLink hopes to do soon, the technology developed to launch Sputnik and its successors made this possible.
In fact, this is largely how space science has impacted our everyday life – by delivering us new technologies made for space exploration that are useful far beyond their initial intentions. The late Ernst Stuhlinger, a well-respected NASA scientist, made note of this in his acclaimed reply to a Zambian Nun shortly after the first lunar landing. Sister Mary Jucunda asked Stuhlinger how he could justify the massive expenses of the Apollo program when so many children are starving on Earth, to which he said, in part, “Every year, about a thousand technical innovations generated in the space program find their ways into our earthly technology where they lead to [a better] everyday life”.
Some of these countless technologies include the moon-boot material that revolutionized modern athletic footwear, fire-fighting suits inspired by the fire retardant fabric developed for space suits, cordless electric hand tools, quartz crystal clocks and watches, and even the retractable rooftops of modern sports stadiums! The valve technology used to precisely control the propellant flow in the space shuttles was even used later to develop an implanted medication delivery system used to precisely control the flow of the medication, like insulin, into the body. These new technologies have significantly improved our lives and our well-being even though we are not using them to walk on the Moon or control propellant flow.
Space exploration provides us an exciting, motivating, and hope-inspiring way to develop new technologies that can go on to better our lives in the near future. This might spark the question in a skeptic’s mind of “Wouldn’t we be better off just investing more time and money in researching the technologies we need on Earth right now?” This may sound like a better approach but many technological advances are made indirectly when people are excited, motivated, and determined to achieve some great challenge – like space exploration, for example.
The excitement of space exploration also plays a major role in inspiring people to look towards and study all types of sciences. Space has always been symbolic to humans even since early civilizations. It is awe-inspiring and hope-inducing to many and as we explore it, we can spark this awe in our next generation to make them excited to explore science and achieve other great challenges.
The excitement and technological advances brought to our lives by space exploration have, and will continue to better our world. While so much suffering is happening on Earth, we cannot give up on exploring beyond our home because, in the face of this suffering, it is more important than ever that we continue to build an array of new cutting-edge technologies that can better our planet and our future and that we continue to invoke hope about humanity’s future in the world.
Ryan Kirby is a scientific communicator and educator working as a Research Associate in the Young Scientist Program at BMSIS and a Communications Intern for NASA’s BRAILLE project. | aerospace |
https://cybersatsummit.com/sponsors-partners/ | 2024-04-18T05:30:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817187.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418030928-20240418060928-00674.warc.gz | 0.923862 | 484 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__137081059 | en | The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center. It provides guidance and advice to military, civil, and commercial customers ensuring the success of complex, technology-based programs. The Aerospace Corporation is headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., with multiple locations across the United States.
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An aviation expert witness is a professional who may be called upon to provide their expertise in cases involving aviation accidents, air traffic control incidents, design and manufacturing defects, aviation regulation, and other areas related to aviation.
What is the role of an aviation expert witness?
The job of an aviation expert witness is to provide testimony during a trial that is based on their expertise in the field of aviation. This could include testimony about the cause of an aviation accident, the safety of an aviation facility, or the design of an aircraft.
How much can a person make as an aviation expert witness?
Aviation expert witnesses may charge anywhere from $150 to $400 or more per hour, depending on such factors as their level of expertise, knowledge, location, and availability. The exact fee is negotiated between the expert and the attorney involved in the case.
What are the qualifications of an aviation expert witness?
An aviation expert witness should have a strong background in aviation, including aircraft design, operation, and maintenance, as well as excellent communication and report writing skills, to effectively present their expertise in court.
In legal proceedings, how is evidence gathered by an aviation expert witness?
An aviation expert witness gathers evidence through various means such as reviewing documents, conducting investigations, analyzing data, and providing expert opinions based on their knowledge and experience in the aviation industry.
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Cases involving aviation accidents, pilot error, air traffic control negligence, aircraft design or maintenance defects, and aviation regulations often require the testimony of an aviation expert witness. | aerospace |
https://www.fr24news.com/a/2020/06/a-plane-of-pakistan-crashed-after-the-drivers-have-been-distracted-by-the-fears-of-coronavirus-world-news.html | 2020-11-30T23:14:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141515751.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20201130222609-20201201012609-00702.warc.gz | 0.980081 | 642 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__135889573 | en | The preliminary report describes the last minutes of chaotic flight, and a series of weird errors compounded by communication failures with the control of air traffic.
The investigators discovered that the aircraft was more than double the correct altitude when it approached the runway, and the tower advised the pilots to the tower for a descent more gradual, ” the report said.But, instead of making the turn, the pilot had attempted to land, even if they had raised the landing gear.
The air traffic control had seen the engines of the Airbus A320 scrape the runway with a shower of sparks, but did not say anything to the cockpit. The engines are severely damaged are fallen down when the aircraft is returned to attempt a second landing.
The pakistani minister of aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan, said in Parliament that the pilots had discussed the coronavirus as they tried to land and had disengaged the automatic pilot of the craft.
“The pilot and the copilot were not concentrated, and throughout their conversation on Corona. the [virus] was in their minds. Their families have been affected, and they had a discussion about it, ” said Khan.
“Unfortunately, the driver was too confident,” added the minister.
Mr. Khan has also been reported to be a thought-provoking consideration of the qualifications of the drivers, which should affect the airline industry in this country. He said that a survey last year had revealed that 262 of 860 active pilots of Pakistan had false licences or had cheated in the exams – including an undetermined number of pilots in PIA.
The team of accident investigation, which included representatives of the French government and the aerospace industry, analyzed the data and cockpit voice recorders.
The aviation accident is the deadliest in Pakistan in eight years occurred a few days after the resumption of commercial flights domestic after a closure of two months against the coronavirus.
According to the report, the plane was on the ground for 46 days during this period. But it was “100% fit to fly, there was no technical foul”, said Khan.
Qasim Qadim – a spokesman of the Pakistan Airline Pilots Association – has qualified the findings of the investigation of the “mind-boggling”. “How was he able to reach? This faze me simply “, he said.
“The best drivers with the best records have made mistakes. Humans make mistakes. ”
Many of the passengers were traveling to spend the muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr with their loved ones. The buildings have been torn after the wings of the airplane have gone through the roof, sending flames and plumes of smoke in the air.
Khan said that three people on the ground had been injured, claiming for the first time that a young girl had died later. A full report should be published at the end of the year, and an in-depth analysis of the wreckage of the plane is still ongoing.
Pakistan has a record of air safety-military and civil tiles, with frequent accidents of aircraft and helicopters over the years. | aerospace |
https://toronto-future.com/en/eternal-appearance-and-development-of-aviation-in-toronto | 2023-12-09T01:56:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100781.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209004202-20231209034202-00643.warc.gz | 0.976823 | 1,631 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__14085690 | en | At the beginning of the 20th century, large Canadian cities organised public demonstration flights on aircraft. The development of the aviation industry was an extremely important step and required considerable human resources. In the past, aircraft flights seemed unimaginable. However, over time, humanity gradually began to master the airspace and use these skills in everyday life. Learn more at toronto-future.
The first aircraft flew over Toronto in 1909 and it became quite a sensation. The mass media wrote enthusiastically about the event. In 1910, several brave pilots demonstrated their skills in turns and every trick caused applause from the audience.
The first aircraft over Toronto
In 1909, Charles F. Willard was the first to show Toronto residents the wonders of gliding. It happened at Scarborough Beach Park. Willard wasn’t a successful pilot by the standards of his time, but he managed to surprise the local population. He took the Curtiss aeroplane into the air three times, but each time he landed in an unplanned place.
In the summer of 1910, the first Canadian aviation event was organised in Montreal. It didn’t bring the expected financial benefit but raised considerable public interest. Competitions and solo performances were conducted by already popular aviators who had similar experiences in other countries.
After a week-long event in Montreal, a similar spectacle was staged in Toronto. It was organised by the Ontario Motor League. The same participants demonstrated their capabilities in front of the public on the same aeroplanes as in Montreal. The venue was the site that belonged to the Tretheway family. It was a working farm near Weston.
The organisers had to carefully prepare for the event and think everything through down to the smallest detail. They cleared an area in the middle of a pea field for a runway, found a place for aeroplane parking, placed a stand for 6,000 people and a temporary restaurant. Adjustments were also made to the operation of trains. Thus, people could get to the airfield without problems and craftsmen arrived on time to repair aircraft. Car owners could leave their vehicles in a specially equipped parking lot.
What was the first aviation event in Toronto?
Among the most famous participants of the aviation show in Toronto were Ralph Johnstone, Walter Brookins, Duval La Chapelle, Gardiner Hubbard, Cromwell Dixon and others.
Most of all, the public was waiting for the speech of Count Jacques de Lesseps. He was the son of the prominent French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps. Previously, the pilot successfully flew over the English Channel on the monoplane Le Scarabée. This aircraft was designed by the French aviator and engineer Louis Blériot. In addition, Jacques de Lesseps was the first pilot to fly directly over Montreal, so his appearance at the Toronto air show was eagerly awaited. He drew a lot of attention from the local press, thus, most of the audience came to see his skills.
The show wasn’t without surprises because several aeroplanes were damaged during transportation by train from the city of Montreal to Toronto. On July 8, 1910, at 7:23 a.m., Jacques de Lesseps was the first to take to the sky in an aircraft created by Blériot. Within five minutes, the pilot circled the field three times before landing successfully to cheers from the crowd.
During the following days, the aviators demonstrated their skills one by one. The largest crowds gathered in the evenings when spectators could join the event after work. The spectacle was attended by such honoured guests as Toronto Mayor George Geary and Lieutenant Governor John Morison Gibson. The event attracted the attention of many engineers who were interested in aviation and understood that “iron birds” would be necessary during military operations.
On July 11, aviator Ralph Johnstone dropped a fake bomb from his biplane. It was a bottle filled with ginger ale, which created the real explosive effect hitting the ground. That same day, Johnstone reached a height of 900 feet. In response, de Lesseps managed to surpass him reaching 1,500 feet in his monoplane. The public took it as a friendly rivalry.
The pilots didn’t stop impressing the audience with interesting tricks. Ralph Johnstone managed to stay in the air for a record 18 minutes while performing exciting manoeuvres. People’s hearts sank every time because a wrong turn could cost the life of the pilot. He felt quite confident and successfully completed his flight.
John G. Stratton’s flight
Unfortunately, not all participants could show themselves at a good level. Some of them simply lacked the skills and abilities to professionally demonstrate their knowledge in practice. On July 12, John G. Stratton made several unsuccessful attempts to take off in his flying machine. As soon as he succeeded, he almost immediately faced problems with the rudder. The pilot managed to avoid a collision with a tree twice but failed the third time.
As a result of the accident, the aircraft almost split into two parts (the rudder and wing suffered the greatest damage) and the aviator miraculously survived. He got stuck in a pine tree 20 feet above the ground and was very scared. After all, the publications of that time wrote that John G. Stratton walked the streets of Toronto in the evening. That wasn’t the first such case for the pilot. The same thing happened to him before in France and the USA.
Jacques de Lesseps and his aviation exploits
Jacques de Lesseps
Most memorable for the audience remained the events of July 13, when Count de Lesseps took his monoplane to a height of 3,000 feet and made three circles over Tretheway’s farm. Then he flew in a southeasterly direction toward downtown Toronto and circled the lake. Later, he changed his course again and reached Spadina Avenue. Only after these manoeuvres did the pilot turn towards the airfield and land there around 20:30. The audience was worried because dusk prevented a successful landing. The mechanics lit gasoline in a metal barrel to show the way, which worked to general applause. The friends immediately picked up de Lesseps and began tossing him up to shouts of approval.
Journalists of the Globe, Telegram and Star publications described that flight in detail. Viewers have long debated the success of the pilot. Even all streetcars stopped and passengers with conductors ran out to see the aviator and his plane. The next day, one of de Lesseps’ friends, Walter Brookins, expressed his opinion about what he saw. He believed that his comrade had done the right thing, even though he had the opportunity to land elsewhere.
The owners of Tretheway’s farm presented de Lesseps with a check for $500. In such a way, they wanted to express their gratitude to the pilot who made the risky flight. This event took an honourable place in the aviation history not only of Toronto but also the whole of Canada. The aviation gathering lasted until July 16, but no one could surpass de Lesseps. Some publications boldly called his feat the greatest spectacle of the 20th century in Toronto.
Jacques de Lesseps remained a favourite of the public for a long time. He was invited to visit the family of the Canadian Northern Railway president, William Mackenzie. The following year, Jacques de Lesseps married Grace Mackenzie, the president’s daughter. The press wrote that the pilot gave up the aviation business after the wedding, but later, made a return. He tragically died in a plane crash in 1927.
Since then, it has become clear that the aviation sector should be developed as much as possible because it opens up many opportunities. The air gathering in Toronto was free of serious accidents, but flying on aeroplanes was not that safe. In 1910, tragic events happened in many cities and took the lives of Ralph Johnstone and Cromwell Dixon. | aerospace |
https://www.parabajitos.com/events/wings-over-homestead-free-air-and-space-show | 2021-07-25T08:21:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151641.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210725080735-20210725110735-00386.warc.gz | 0.937057 | 420 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__182821303 | en | Wings Over Homestead *Free* Air and Space Show
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Wings Over Homestead organizers are really excited to have the T-birds and Golden Knights back in Homestead. In 2016, the air show was attended by more than 150,000 people making it one of the largest shows attended in the country.
The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, four civilians and more than 100 enlisted personnel performing in almost 30 job specialties.
Flying the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, more than 280 million people in all 50 states and 57 foreign countries have seen the red, white, and blue jets in more than 3,500 aerial demonstrations.
Also announced for the 2018 show is the U.S. Army parachute team, The Golden Knights. The “Knights” have performed more than 16,000 shows in all 50 states and 48 countries, reaching more than 20,000 people per show with their spectacular live parachutes demonstrations. Homestead ARB is the winter home to The Golden Knights.
Also joining the Thunderbirds will be a host of other aircraft, including everything from biplanes to supersonic jets to rocket cars.
Besides the performing aircraft, many other warbirds, classic and vintage aircraft, along with military vehicles and aviation-related items will be on static display for up-close viewing by the public.
Numerous food, beverage and memorabilia vendors will also be on hand to make the experience even more enjoyable for the public.
Hosting the airshow is the 482nd Fighter Wing, which maintains and operates Homestead ARB. Located near the southern end of the Florida peninsula, about 25 miles south of Miami, the base consists of approximately 3,000 military and civilian members who reside here in South Florida. A fully combat-ready unit capable of providing F-16C multi-purpose fighter aircraft, the 482nd FW provides mission ready pilots and support personnel, for short-notice worldwide deployment. | aerospace |
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For Discovery Flights, Instruction, or Rental, call Charlie Hermes at (701) 640-4429, or Mike Pierce at (701) 866-0350.
Valley Aircraft Services, LLC, offers flight training in our Cessna 172N. We offer discovery flights for only $ 99 in the Cessna 172. You will spend time with a FAA Certified Flight Instructor exploring the aircraft, discussing the operation, and then take to the skies to discover the joy of aviation! Most discovery flights are approximately 20-30 minutes of flying, followed by a debrief with your Flight Instructor.
We also offer FAA Private Pilot training. This requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight experience, plus ground training and examinations. Find the freedom aviation can give you with a Private Pilot's license. Fly for business or pleasure, on your watch, to your destination airport of choice. Don't limit yourself to where airlines or cars go - take to the skies and create your own destination on your time! Call or e-mail to find out how today!
Ready to step up into an instrument rating? All of our aircraft are IFR equipped and current for IFR flight.
We can also help you in your own aircraft at your location. Need some refresher training? Currency flights? A little help with the winds today? Call us today - we're happy to help! We do require to be named on your insurance policy as "Additional Insured," and issued a Waiver of Subrogation. This should be issued to you free of charge - simply contact your broker or agent.
Flight Instructor Rates: $ 49 per hour in VAS Aircraft; $ 69 per hour in customer aircraft + IRS mileage | aerospace |
https://www.ssbcrack.com/2019/02/indian-air-force-mig-27-fighter-jet-crashed-in-jaisalmer-pilot-safe.html | 2020-06-07T05:25:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348523564.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20200607044626-20200607074626-00535.warc.gz | 0.959911 | 207 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__84134098 | en | A MiG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Tuesday in Eta village in Pokaran tehsil of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, a defence official said. A MiG-27 aircraft airborne for a training mission from Jaisalmer crashed at around 1810 hrs near Pokhran Range. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident.
“A MIG 27 aircraft airborne from Jaisalmer crashed during a routine mission today evening. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident,” Defence spokesperson Col Sombit Ghosh was quoted as saying by the news agency.
Last year, a MiG 27 aircraft had crashed in Jodhpur, also in Rajasthan. The MiG-27 jet is a Soviet Union-designed fighter aircraft and is among the several fighter jets that the Indian Air Force operates. The Indian Air Force also operates the MiG 21 and the MiG 29. | aerospace |
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