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https://www.volpe.dot.gov/about-us/maura-lohrenz | 2020-08-06T06:47:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439736883.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20200806061804-20200806091804-00361.warc.gz | 0.913828 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__876182 | en | Director of Safety Management and Human Factors
Maura Lohrenz, director of Volpe’s Center for Safety Management and Human Factors, has over 15 years of experience in human factors and human-system interaction, specializing in flight deck displays, mission planning systems, and tactical decision aids.
In her role as center director for Safety Management and Human Factors, Lohrenz oversees five technical areas: Safety Information Systems, Aviation Safety Management Systems, Safety Measurement and Analysis, Surface Transportation Human Factors, and Aviation Human Factors. The Center for Safety Management and Human Factors improves transportation safety by developing and applying innovative safety management and human factors processes and principles to our sponsors’ research and demonstration projects.
Before joining Volpe in 2011, Lohrenz worked at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory for 25 years, most recently as manager of the Geospatial Human-Computer Interaction section. She directed and conducted human factors research related to military aircraft mission planning, cockpit moving-map display design, visual search, target detection, and change detection.
Lohrenz has authored or co-authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications and holds 7 patents related to her work. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology (minor in anthropology) from Middlebury College and a master’s degree in aeronautics and astronautics (emphasis on humans and automation) from MIT. | aerospace |
https://www.indiaeducation.net/colleges/scm-air-technical-training-institute-kolkata/co-10323346/ | 2022-05-20T03:16:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662531352.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520030533-20220520060533-00751.warc.gz | 0.804284 | 184 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__189532167 | en | SCM Air Technical Training Institute - Kolkata - Kolkata, WB
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Admission Enquiry : 09836835886
Departments are well equipped with Training aids/Testers/Laboratories and experienced Teachers with long association with the Industries. We update our laboratories with the contemporary gadgets to keep abreast.
The institute provides placement assistance. For OJT The trainee will be provided with appropriate hangar facilities, having Heavy Aircraft Learjet 25D and Light Aircraft Cessna 150D, all Ground support equipment , tools, Aircraft and Engine Maintenance Manual, Job Cards and Procedure sheets, as Detailed in Appendix â âVâ of Civil aviation Requirements.
SCM Air Technical Training Institute - Kolkata Kaji Najrul Islam Avenue (VIP Road) Kolkata, WB | aerospace |
https://loozz.com/mexico/nasa-successfully-descends-the-antares-rocket-to-the-space-station/ | 2023-01-27T20:12:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764495012.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127195946-20230127225946-00266.warc.gz | 0.929887 | 340 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__227706210 | en | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully launched today Antares rocket on scientific and filling orders at the International Space Station (ISS), from the Atlantic Regional Space Airport, Wallops, in eastern Virginia.
The rocket from Northrup Grumman, a cargo ship Cygnus, took off at 04.01 local time (09:01 GMT), which illuminated the sky in the middle of the night. This is the ninth successful start since the Antares program began in 2013 in Wallops.
Cygnus is expected to arrive at the ISS on Monday at around 5:20 am local time (10:20 GMT), and then two astronauts from the International Space Station will use the robotic arm of the station to capture Cygnus.
The launch was planned at the beginning of Thursday morning, but due to bad weather it was delayed.
The unmanned gypsy ship carries almost four tons of food, equipment and research materials. He will research one of the scientific experiments on the vehicle how the universe was formed from a star star; the second is the pathology of Parkinson's disease.
Another involves the permanent production and repair of plastic materials in long space missions.
The experiments also include the installation of a new technology that allows the melting and reuse of plastic in order to reduce the amount of this material in the station and the amount of spare parts to be sent back, increase efficiency and save money.
Another attempt will be to analyze how the muscle tissue develops in space, the Michael J. Fox Foundation project on a protein closely linked to the development of Parkinson's disease. | aerospace |
https://abouthungary.hu/news-in-brief/american-airlines-to-launch-direct-flights-from-budapest-to-philadelphia | 2021-12-03T03:29:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362589.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203030522-20211203060522-00100.warc.gz | 0.944877 | 123 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__85297702 | en | American Airlines has announced that it will launch a direct service from Philadelphia to Budapest in its summer schedule in 2018. The airline will operate the service using Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
According to MTI, the flights will operate between May 5 and the end of October 2018. The aircraft will arrive in Budapest at 9.35am and take off for Philadelphia at 11.35am, arriving in the American city at 4pm local time.
In 2018, Budapest will operate three direct flights to American cities. Polish Airlines LOT will fly between Budapest and New York and Budapest and Chicago from May 3, 2018. | aerospace |
https://www.autoaccident.com/are-aircraft-crashes-and-helicopter-crashes-different-from-other.html | 2021-04-19T09:54:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038879305.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20210419080654-20210419110654-00223.warc.gz | 0.955941 | 199 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__277533570 | en | Are aircraft and helicopter crashes different from other injury cases?
Aircraft crash cases are very complicated.The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) collects information from the crash scene and ultimately makes a report, but this may be delayed a good while. An experienced aircraft crash attorney will be interviewing witnesses and hiring aeronautic and accident reconstructionists in the meantime.
The lawyer will be considering questions as to which law applies, State law or Federal Law.
Airline crashes may be due to defective equipment, pilot error or FAA regulations that were ignored or not followed.
There may also be wrongdoing on the part of an Air Traffic Controller.
There are also very short time deadlines in some of these cases.
If you or a family member or friend are investigating these issues, please do not hesitate to call me.
I have connections to other experienced aviation attorney’s throughout the United States.
If you'd like, please visit my page: Sacramento Personal Injury Attorney. | aerospace |
https://smdepo.org/project/6003 | 2022-01-21T02:44:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302715.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121010736-20220121040736-00482.warc.gz | 0.868137 | 176 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__121915186 | en | Discovery and New Frontiers: "Unlocking Mysteries of the Solar System" DVD and Educator Guide
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mail Stop 230-260
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109
"Unlocking Mysteries of the Solar System" is a video overview of the Discovery Program and missions with an accompanying educator guide. The video describes the science objectives and results of the missions, and the educator guide leads students through a series of activities to learn about the mission and then design their own space mission. Portions of the video are shown at workshops and the activity is demonstrated to teachers who work in groups to design a mission.
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- Increase and Sustain Youth and Public Engagement in STEM | aerospace |
https://allaboutequipment.com/2019/03/25/6-tips-for-owning-operating-an-ag-drone/ | 2020-11-26T20:24:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141188947.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20201126200910-20201126230910-00216.warc.gz | 0.937921 | 796 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__47251056 | en | Drones are quickly revolutionizing agriculture, effectively taking photographs, tracking field health and irrigation, and engaging in precision seed planting and crop spraying. If you don’t yet have an ag drone, there’s a good chance you might in the future. We’ve previously outlined why ag drones are becoming a major farming tool, as well as what to consider when buying an ag drone. But while it’s great to know the benefits and what to look for when making a purchase, none of that does you any good if you don’t know how to use and maintain the drone once you have one. So today we’re breaking down a few important tips and best practices for owning and operating an ag drone:
1. Know the law. You’ll need to register your ag drone with the FAA and keep up with all federal, state, and local guidelines, which are continually changing as this technology develops. You may even want to check with your lawyer and insurance agent, just to be safe.
2. Read the manual. An ag drone is not a television you can just plug-in and expect to work without instructions – it’s a complicated and expensive piece of technology that you’ll want to operate competently and safely, for the sake of the drone and everyone around it. So read the manual closely and file it for later reference.
3. Practice. Developing your ability to efficiently operate your ag drone is not a quick process – you’ll need to take time to learn the controls. For safety, start in an open area and practice both manual and programmed flights. To continue developing your piloting skills, gain more diverse experience by maintaining different altitudes, using various cameras, traveling new flight paths, and flying during all times of the day.
4. Follow a Pre-Flight Checklist. Before operation, make sure your ag drone is prepared for a safe and effective flight. Your pre-flight check should include calibrating the drone’s compass, ensuring the battery is fully charged, reviewing any system notifications, and checking the drone’s propellers and landing gear, as well as all nuts and bolts. If you are using a rotor-wing drone, you can also hover in place for a bit to verify aerial stability before having the drone begin its work.
5. Stay Alert. The most common reason manual drone flights crash is due to pilot inattention. When operating your ag drone, always keep it within your field of sight, watch out for trees, birds, and other obstacles, and keep the drone level and below the 400-foot federal altitude limit. You also should not be using the ag drone in public or in bad weather, so avoid flying around pedestrians or in rain, fog, lightening, snow, or strong wind.
6. Prepare for the Inevitable. You should know up-front: Batteries will drain and your drone will crash. Sorry, it’s just the reality of ag drone operation, but you can prepare by having multiple batteries and spare parts available for when they inevitably will be needed. When flying, always be sure to leave enough battery for the return flight, keeping in mind that while flying lower allows for better field-imaging, flying higher covers more ground faster with less battery use.
From preparing to fly to practicing your piloting skills, we hope these tips are helpful for when you own and operate your own ag drone. And we want to hear from you – do you use drones in your work? What tips do you have for ag drone operation? Let us know in the comments below.
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Ethan is a Content Curator for Trader Interactive, serving the commercial brands Commercial Truck Trader, Commercial Web Services, and Equipment Trader. Ethan believes in using accessible language to elevate conversations about industry topics relevant to commercial dealers and their buyers. | aerospace |
https://bkidz.ca/products/origami-aircraft | 2021-11-27T20:22:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358233.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20211127193525-20211127223525-00041.warc.gz | 0.890547 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__72040724 | en | Read about the history of flight and create 10 replica origami models of historical planes, ranging from military aircraft used in the world wars to the planes of modern aircraft used in the world wars to the planes of modern aviation.
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http://wvutoday-archive.wvu.edu/n/2008/07/22/6993.html | 2018-11-16T04:24:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742970.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20181116025123-20181116051123-00251.warc.gz | 0.922126 | 295 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__86409160 | en | Lauren Frost has exchanged the Human Performance Lab at West Virginia Universitys Health Sciences Center for the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at NASA Johnson Space Center. Frost, who graduated in May with a bachelors degree in exercise physiology, is spending the summer working with scientists through a National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) internship.
One of 15 students selected to intern, Frost will evaluate methods of exercise that aim to protect astronautshealth by countering the bone and muscle-mass loss that occurs in the microgravity environment of space.
I am eager to learn more about extending the potential for a long, healthy life through proper education and the use of exercise and balanced nutrition, so this experience should be an excellent opportunity to truly understand the role and importance of human life science in space exploration,Frost said.
NSBRI offers internships to undergraduate, graduate and medical students who are interested in life sciences. The program enables students to join ongoing projects with Johnson Space Center scientists.
The summer internship program provides students the opportunity to learn first-hand about human spaceflight activities by working on projects that will help the United States reach its exploration goals,said Jeffrey Sutton, NSBRI director.Talented students such as Lauren gain valuable exposure to research for exploration, and we are excited to help inspire the next generation of scientists.
NSBRI , funded by NASA , is a consortium of institutions studying the health risks related to long-duration spaceflight. | aerospace |
https://uk.webfg.com/news/aim-bulletin/avanti-agrees-launch-slot-for-hylas-4-satellite--2822534.html | 2018-01-18T21:52:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887621.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118210638-20180118230638-00111.warc.gz | 0.964408 | 215 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__172892145 | en | Avanti agrees launch slot for HYLAS 4 satellite
Avanti Communications announced on Monday that it agreed a launch slot for its HYLAS 4 satellite with Arianespace, beginning 1 March 2018.
The AIM-traded firm said the intended launch configuration for the slot would enable additional fuel to be embarked upon HYLAS 4, enabling it to reach geostationary orbit approximately 90 days earlier than would otherwise be the case.
“Therefore, assuming the current launch manifest is maintained, HYLAS 4 will achieve geostationary orbit at approximately the same time as the previously announced launch date,” Avanti’s board said in its statement.
“Consequently, HYLAS 4 revenues would be expected to flow from July 2018 as previously planned.”
Additionally, the board said the configuration also provided a lower mission risk profile and enabled sufficient fuel to be embarked to support the satellite for up to 19 years in orbit, which was an increase of 27% over its previous expectations. | aerospace |
https://www.atmos.umd.edu/seminar/semAbstract.php?event_id=268 | 2019-07-20T15:38:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526536.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720153215-20190720175215-00447.warc.gz | 0.871144 | 293 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__93180921 | en | March 28, 2019
Bringing NASA’s Observations into Earth System Analyses: Some Examples
NASA-GSFC, Global Modeling and Assimilation Office
NASA’s satellite observations provide a wealth of unique information about the state of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. Each NASA mission provides data that enable the research community to study components of the Earth System, leading to better understanding of the processes at work and how they impact changes on short and long timescales.
The work performed in the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) focuses on combining information from many NASA observations, alongside data from other sources, into the Global Earth Observing System (GEOS) model. The allows for complex analyses of multiple types of observations into coherent, multivariate analyses that provides insight into the complex interactions among many processes in the Earth system. It also facilitates studies of how NASA observations can help improve the initial conditions for prediction experiments on timescales ranging from hours to months and even decades.
This presentation will focus on some recent advances made in the GMAO’s GEOS systems, including impacts of cloudy microwave radiances on weather forecasting, sea-surface salinity on ENSO prediction, and the examination of stratospheric ozone recovery in the MERRA-2 reanalysis. The focus will be on the unique capabilities of GEOS systems, that stem from the coordinated use of NASA observations. | aerospace |
https://www.kth.se/is/ise/calendar/inertial-sensor-arrays-1.1157580?date=2022-04-21&orgdate=2021-06-21&length=1&orglength=7 | 2024-04-20T04:14:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00886.warc.gz | 0.828274 | 520 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__202295079 | en | Inertial Sensor Arrays
Sensor Fusion and Calibration
Time: Thu 2022-04-21 13.00
Location: F3, Lindstedtsvägen 26 & 28, Stockholm
Subject area: Electrical Engineering
Doctoral student: Håkan Carlsson , Teknisk informationsvetenskap
Opponent: Professor Thomas Seel, Friedrich-Alexander Universität, Germany
Supervisor: Professor Joakim Jaldén, Teknisk informationsvetenskap
Motion estimation using inertial sensors is today used in a wide range of applications, from aircraft navigation to inflatable bicycle helmets. The accuracy with which the motion can be estimated using inertial sensors depends on how large the measurement errors are. One approach to reducing the inertial sensors' measurement errors is to use more sensors than what is necessary for motion estimation. By averaging the measurements from a redundant amount of sensors, the impact of independent errors can be reduced. But by placing multiple inertial sensors on a rigid body, more information about the motion is available than what can be obtained from simple averaging. For instance, point-wise accelerations of a rigid body contain information on the rotation of the rigid body. This thesis examines and proposes methods for how to fuse the measurements from an inertial sensor array and how systematic measurement errors present in the sensors can be estimated and calibrated.
The inertial sensor array contains multiple accelerometers and multiple gyroscopes. In motion estimation applications, it is common to estimate the angular velocity from the gyroscopes measurements and then integrate the angular velocity into an orientation. The angular velocity can also be estimated from multiple accelerometers. This thesis proposes different models for fusing the accelerometer and gyroscope measurements for more accurate orientation estimation. By increasing the accuracy with which the orientation can be estimated, the integrated error in the position and velocity estimates can be decreased.
The performance of the fusion algorithms for multiple inertial sensors depends on how large the systematic measurement errors are. The amount of rotational information from multiple accelerometers depends on how well the locations of the accelerometers are known. Other calibration parameters in the inertial sensor array are sensor biases. These calibration parameters are estimated in conventional calibration by exposing the inertial sensors to a known reference motion. However, creating such reference motion requires external equipment that may not be available to the user. Therefore, this thesis proposes methods to jointly estimate the motion and the sensor parameters, thereby omitting the need for external calibration equipment. | aerospace |
http://concern-network.org/concern-archive/2005/msg00026.html | 2019-05-25T15:08:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232258120.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20190525144906-20190525170906-00061.warc.gz | 0.893492 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__63076110 | en | [Date Prev][Date Next][Date Index]
EastCare - Non-injury incident
DATE 07/04/2005 ~ 1400 hrs EDT PROGRAM EastCare VENDOR Air Methods Corporation ADDRESS 2100 Stantonsburg Road Greenville, NC 27834 WEATHER Clear. Not a factor AIRCRAFT_TYPE BK117 TAIL# N485UM TEAM Pilot, Flight Nurse, and Flight Paramedic. No injuries reported. Patient on board. DESCRIPTION While on a patient transport, the engine oil pressure on one of the engines fluctuated. An engine oil pressure caution light followed the fluctuation. In anticipation of an engine failure, the pilot elected to shut down the affected engine. A single engine landing was safely conducted at the closest airport. Patient was then transferred to an awaiting ambulance and the transport was completed by ground. ADDITIONAL INFO The aircraft's affected engine was replaced and aircraft was returned to service. There was minimal out of service time due to spare aircraft availability. SOURCE Becky Ross, RN - Program Director VIA David Kearns, CONCERN Coordinator =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The CONCERN network shares verified information to alert medical transport programs when an accident / incident has occurred. Please share the above information with your program staff. If you have further questions, please contact the CONCERN Coordinator, David Kearns at 800 525 3712 or email: email@example.com. | aerospace |
http://thunderbirdaviation.com/flight-training/ | 2018-01-23T01:33:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891705.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20180123012644-20180123032644-00775.warc.gz | 0.892414 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__260861027 | en | Thunderbird Aviation has the most advanced facilities and experienced flight instructors in the Twin Cities.
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You take your checkride with our in-house examiners, people you know, not an FAA Pilot Examiner. This saves you money, hassle and stress.
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We offer the widest array of aircraft in the Twin Cities. Train in Piper Warriors, Piper Archers, Piper Arrows, Piper Seminoles, Cessna 172S and R models. | aerospace |
https://www.engin.umich.edu/admissions/international/ | 2019-10-15T19:27:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986660231.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015182235-20191015205735-00387.warc.gz | 0.879743 | 133 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__193321910 | en | Michigan Engineering welcomes international transfer students.
World-class faculty and facilities give you the power to explore your boldest ideas.
Wondering what to expect? Michigan Engineer Goutham Thangaraj shares practical tips to help you feel at home in Ann Arbor.
Defining the past, propelling the future
A look at Michigan Engineering’s leading role in space and aerospace in the last century.
Two members of ECE will represent U-M at the 2019 Rising Stars in EECS Workshop
The intensive workshop brings together outstanding women who are graduate students or postdocs interested in pursuing academic careers in electrical engineering and computer science. | aerospace |
https://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/facilities/whiteheadaerolab/team/ | 2022-08-19T23:35:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573849.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819222115-20220820012115-00217.warc.gz | 0.930194 | 99 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__81143207 | en | Lead Aerospace Technician
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Lead Aerospace TechnicianTechnical support for the Whitehead Aeronautical Laboratory. Supporting teaching and research projects through fabrication and modification of aero models and maintenance of all related equipment. I work as part of a team of technical staff in support of the School's research and teaching programmes, being mutually supportive and covering duties as necessary and where directed. | aerospace |
http://nysfob.com/faq/ | 2022-09-30T20:12:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335504.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930181143-20220930211143-00787.warc.gz | 0.941422 | 546 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__213376021 | en | Below are some answers to some of the questions we commonly get about Ballooning.
Who can fly a balloon?
The Federal Aviation Administration issues a Balloon Pilot Certificate to candidates who pass an FAA written examination, obtain a prescribed number of hours in a balloon, make a solo flight to altitude, pass a flight test, and submit a medical statement.
How many people does it take to inflate a balloon?
A minimum of three but preferably four. If the wind is over 8 knots, six to 10 people may be needed.
How do you steer a balloon?
The balloon goes wherever the wind takes it. However, pilots can seek higher or lower altitudes to find wind currents of various direction. We refer to it as the truest form of sailing.
How safe is a balloon?
Hot air ballooning is considered one of the safest forms of flying. The major risks are tangling with powerlines and treetops and hard landings. Serious accidents are rare. It is a sport that demands skill.
Is it cold in a balloon?
At high altitude, it is colder than at ground level, generally 3.5 degrees colder for each 1,000 feet of altitude.
What are the best conditions for flight in a balloon?
A balloon flies better in cooler weather since the hot air gets a better “lift.” Balloonists usually fly just after dawn or before dusk, because there is less wind at these times.
How large are hot air balloons?
Most balloons are larger than your house. They hold from 19,000 to 211,000 cubic feet of air and loom from 50 to 90 feet.
How does a hot air balloon differ from a gas balloon?
A hot air balloon gets its lift from heating the air with propane fuel. A gas balloon gets its lift from lighter than air gases, usually heliun or hydrogen.
What kinds of fabric are used?
Rip-stop nylon, dacron, taffeta and nylon are the most common.
What are the baskets that hang from balloons made of?
Because weight is critical in balloon flying, the baskets are made of light materials such as wicker, fiberglass or aluminum.
Do balloons wear out?
If well taken care of, a balloon envelope should last approximately 500 flying hours.
What instruments do balloons use?
An altimeter to indicate altitude, a variometer showing its rate of climb or decent, a compass to show directions, and a temperature gage to show how hot the fabric is at the top of the balloon. Each propane tank has a fuel gauge, and the burner has a fuel pressure gauge. | aerospace |
https://chemeng-processing.blogspot.com/2009/01/aviation-fuel.html | 2017-05-24T02:13:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607731.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20170524020456-20170524040456-00379.warc.gz | 0.957521 | 660 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__188392670 | en | Aviation Turbine Fuel
Jet propulsion can be traced back to the 1st century B.C. when an Egyptian, Hero, is credited with inventing a toy that used jets of steam to spin a sphere. Sixteen centuries later, Leonardo da Vinci sketched a device that used a flux of hot gas to do mechanical work. By the 17th century, inventors were beginning to develop simple turbine systems to operate machinery.
The development of a turbine engine for aircraft began independently in
T Y P E S O F F U E L
Illuminating kerosene, produced for wick lamps, was used to fuel the first turbine engines. Since the engines were thought to be relatively insensitive to fuel properties, kerosene was chosen mainly because of availability; the war effort required every drop of gasoline.
After World War II, the U.S. Air Force started using “wide-cut” fuel, which, essentially, is a hydrocarbon mixture spanning the gasoline and kerosene boiling ranges. Again, the choice was driven by considerations of availability: It was assumed that a wide-cut fuel would be available in larger volumes than either gasoline or kerosene alone, especially in time of war.
However, compared to a kerosene-type fuel, wide-cut jet fuel was found to have operational disadvantages due to its higher volatility:
- Greater losses due to evaporation at high altitudes.
- Greater risk of fire during handling on the ground.
- Crashes of planes fueled with wide-cut fuel were less survivable.
So the Air Force started to change back to kerosene-type fuel in the 1970s and has essentially completed the process of converting from wide-cut (JP-4) to kerosene-type (JP-8) system-wide. The U.S. Navy has used a high flashpoint kerosene-type fuel (JP-5) on aircraft carriers because of safety considerations since the early 1950s. See Figure 3.1 for a list of
When the commercial jet industry was developing in the 1950s, kerosene-type fuel was chosen as having the best combinations of properties. Wide-cut jet fuel (Jet B) still is used in some parts of
Jet A is used in the
The lower freezing point makes Jet A-1 more suitable for long international flights, especially on polar routes during the winter. However, the lower freezing point comes at a price. Other variables being constant, a refinery can produce a few percent more Jet A than Jet A-1 because the higher freezing point allows the incorporation of more higher boiling components, which in turn, permits the use of a broader distillation cut. The choice of Jet A for use in the
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The consumption of jet fuel has more than doubled in the
Data for the worldwide use of jet fuel are available only for years after 1989 (see Figure 1.2). In 1998, the most recent year for which data are available, consumption was 178 million gallons per day, up 13 percent from 1990. Figure 1.2 shows how this total is distributed around the globe. The | aerospace |
https://nondestructive.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/IDETC-CIE/proceedings-abstract/IDETC-CIE2006/42578/679/317884 | 2022-11-30T20:11:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710771.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130192708-20221130222708-00688.warc.gz | 0.919988 | 393 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__24060025 | en | An incremental review process for verification of requirements associated with spacecraft is described. Rather than wait for a final, cumulative top-down systems-level review to verify all requirements prior to pre-shipment of a spacecraft, a process has been developed that incrementally verifies requirements at multiple levels of allocation and builds a cumulative collection of verification data products. By reviewing and verifying requirements as early as possible, risks associated with verification are exposed and retired throughout design development and into early integration and test. Verification products such as detailed analyses and end item data packages are generated by the technical experts supporting the spacecraft development effort and are assessed against pertinent requirements to ensure their completeness for verification documentation purposes. The products submitted and approved for verification are tracked and stored in common access areas online to enable verification efforts to proceed across a flight program at multiple levels — subsystems, spacecraft, space segment and system — simultaneously. Thus, changes in personnel and staffing levels during the life of a flight program are managed by enabling assessment expertise to assess verification materials as soon as they are available — instead of waiting potentially for years to be reviewed and perhaps impacting spacecraft shipment and the launch schedule. Details of the Incremental Verification Review (IVR) process are discussed and application of the process to a flight program is presented.
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http://thebudgetindian.com/2018/08/04/airbus-belugaxl-whale-shaped-plane-takes-flight-and-is-the-cutest-plane-youll-ever-see/ | 2021-09-19T20:19:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056900.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919190128-20210919220128-00189.warc.gz | 0.980119 | 329 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__247391735 | en | Aircraft maker Airbus has recently unveiled what is arguable the cutest aeroplane ever as it is shaped like a whale! Titled after the marine animal, the plane is also shaped like a cute whale. And the final paint job that gives it eyes and a mouth along with the snout, is the final touch. The BelugaXL took first flight which was successful and will soon be in operations. Airbus shared the first pic and details over Twitter and not just travellers but everyone simply can’t get over the cuteness of the new plane. Honestly, we wish all flights were made this cute and nice!
So how did Airbus come up with the idea and the concept? Well, according to a Press Release by the brand, Airbus had a poll and employees were invited to vote on what they thought was the best option. There were a total of 6 options that were provided and employees had to take a pick. The current BelugaXL with the livery emerged the winner. While it is not clear how many employees picked the Beluga Whale look, over 21,000 employees did participate in the poll. Currently, there are 5 BelugaXL aircrafts in the fleet which will replace Beluga A300-600 ST airlifters once they are fully operational.
I simply can’t get over this cuteness, can you? And if you want to drool some more and keep those “awww”s rolling, here’s a few more pictures from the Airbus BelugaXL first flight. So, when’s you planning to fly the Airbus BelugaXL? | aerospace |
https://reportedtimes.com/aircraft-galley-equipment-market-is-estimated-to-witness-a-cagr-of-more-than-4-during-the-forecast-2027/ | 2023-03-29T14:25:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948976.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329120545-20230329150545-00468.warc.gz | 0.878514 | 934 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__200423640 | en | Aircraft Galley Equipment Market Is Estimated To Witness A CAGR Of More Than 4% During The Forecast Period From 2018 To 2023.
The key players in Aircraft Galley Equipment Market are AEGIS Power Systems, Inc. (U.S.), AEROSILA (Russia), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.), Hamilton Sundstrand Corp (U.S.), Kinetics Ltd. (Israel), Technodinamika (Russia), Safran Power Units (France), Rolls-Royce plc. (England), United Technologies (U.S.), and United Technologies Corporation—Pratt & Whitney Division (U.S.).
Different design specifications demanded by airlines have always been a big challenge for the aircraft galley equipment market. The low-cost airlines prefer fewer and less complex galleys. The airlines targeting high-profile clients prefer providing best services to their customers. Thus, they are looking for better galley equipment that allows them to serve passengers fresh food and drinks. Ergo, all airlines are demanding galley manufacturers design galley with high functionality and durability while occupying limited space of the cabin.
The global aircraft galley equipment market is segmented based on the aircraft type into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, very large body aircraft, regional aircraft, and business jets. Wide-body aircraft is anticipated to remain the most dominant and fastest-growing segment of the global aircraft galley equipment market over the next few years. Increasing manufacturing rates of B787 and A350XWB aircraft programs are driving the demand for galley equipment in the segment. Narrow-Body aircraft is likely to generate strong demand for galley equipment over next decade.
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The major drivers for market growth are rising demand for aircraft, increase in demand for lightweight galley equipment, and demand for galley customization as per customer preference. Increasing demand for ease and comfort in various aircraft has raised the demand for state-of-the-art galley equipment. Although it has enormous applications, the growth of aircraft galley equipment market faces a few hurdles. Growing acceptance of low-cost carriers for various commercial and personal purposes has restricted the market growth. Moreover, companies in this market face a continuous challenge of reducing weight and size of galley equipment.
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This study provides an overview of the global aircraft galley equipment market, tracking four market segments across five geographic regions. The report studies key players, providing a five-year annual trend analysis that highlights market size, volume and share for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa, and South America. The report also provides a forecast, focusing on the market opportunities for the next five years for each region. The scope of the study segments the global Aircraft Galley Equipment market by its galley type, fit, inserts, application, and Region.
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- Retro Fit
- Beverage Chiller
- Beverage Maker
- Coffee Maker
- Water Boiler
- Bun Warmer
- Air Chiller
- Refrigeration System
- Non-Electric Insert
- Trash Compactor
- Serving Pot
- Very Large Body
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- South America
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https://setsuyaku-guide.info/planning-a-road-trip-mexican-all-inclusive-resorts.html | 2019-08-17T23:12:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027313501.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20190817222907-20190818004907-00537.warc.gz | 0.950268 | 990 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__131184020 | en | Denver to Las Vegas Detroit to Denver Chicago to Denver Seattle to Denver Denver to New York Denver to Chicago Atlanta to Denver Dallas to Denver Denver to Phoenix Denver to Los Angeles Houston to Denver Denver to Orlando New York to Denver Denver to Atlanta Phoenix to Denver Denver to San Diego Orlando to Denver Tampa to Denver Denver to San Francisco Denver to Seattle
Frontier Airlines was incorporated on February 8, 1994, by a group that included executives of the original incarnation of Frontier Airlines in response to the void left by Continental Airlines' 1993 shutdown of its Denver (Stapleton) hub. Scheduled flights began five months later in July 1994 using Boeing 737-200 jetliners on routes between Denver and four destinations in North Dakota: Bismarck, Minot, Fargo and Grand Forks. By January 1995, Frontier had expanded its route network from Denver and was serving Albuquerque, New Mexico; Billings, Montana; Bismarck, N.D.; Bozeman, Montana; El Paso, Texas; Fargo, N.D.; Great Falls, Montana; Las Vegas, Nevada; Missoula, Montana; Omaha, Nebraska; and Tucson, Arizona with 737's. Like the original airline of the same name, the new Frontier operated a hub at Denver (DEN) and for the first nine years used the slogan "The Spirit of the West" which was displayed above the windows and just behind the cursive letters "Frontier" on the fuselage of their aircraft. In 1999, Frontier signed agreements to begin purchasing and leasing Airbus A318 and A319 jet aircraft and had also added Boeing 737-300 jetliners to its fleet as well. Also by September 1999, the airline was serving destinations from coast to coast in the U.S., having expanded its route network to include Atlanta (ATL); Baltimore (BWI); Bloomington/Normal, Illinois (BMI); Boston (BOS); Chicago (MDW, Midway Airport); Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW); Phoenix (PHX); Los Angeles (LAX); Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP); New York City (LGA, LaGuardia Airport); Orlando (MCO); Portland, Oregon (PDX); Salt Lake City (SLC); San Diego (SAN); San Francisco (SFO); and Seattle (SEA), all served from its Denver hub.
In October 2013, jetBlue introduced Mint, a premium cabin service on transcontinental and select Caribbean flights. The service began in 2014, using the Airbus A321-231 aircraft ordered by jetBlue. These planes are outfitted with winglets, as well as with "lie flat" seats, and moveable partitions that can create small suites on the airplane. Called "Mint" by jetBlue, these planes are configured with 16 business-class seats and 143 economy seats, instead of an all-economy configuration of 190 seats.
In February 2002, the airline launched its first regional product, Frontier JetExpress, initially operated by Mesa Airlines using CRJ-200 regional jets. Similar to "express" operations of other carriers, Frontier JetExpress was targeted for markets to and from Denver that do not generate traffic sufficient to support Frontier's smallest mainline jet, the Airbus A318, but could still offer lucrative business with a smaller jet.
September 21, 2005: Flight 292 en route from Burbank, California, to New York City performed an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (pictured on the right) following a failure of the front landing gear during retraction when it turned 90 degrees. The plane landed after holding for about three hours to burn fuel and therefore lighten the aircraft. The aircraft came to a stop without incident on runway 25L, the second-longest runway at LAX. The only apparent damage to the plane upon landing was the destruction of the front wheels, which were ground down to almost semicircles, and the tires; the front landing strut held. The passengers were unable to see themselves landing despite the DirecTV service in each seat, as they were instructed to brace.
On January 11, 2007, Frontier Airlines signed an 11-year service agreement with Republic Airlines. Under the agreement, Republic was to operate 17, 76-seat Embraer 170 aircraft for the former Frontier JetExpress operations. At the time the contract was canceled in April 2008, Republic Airlines operated 11 aircraft for Frontier Airlines, with the remaining six aircraft expected to join the fleet by December 2008. With the integration of Republic aircraft, the 'JetExpress' denotation was removed. Subsequent to the cessation of Horizon's services for Frontier in December 2007, all flights operated by Republic were sold and marketed as "Frontier Airlines, operated by Republic Airlines." The first market created specifically for the Embraer 170 was Louisville, Kentucky, which began on April 1, 2007. Service to Louisville was suspended in August 2008 but restarted in April 2010. | aerospace |
https://bambas.com/2017/08/ | 2023-05-30T10:26:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645595.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530095645-20230530125645-00130.warc.gz | 0.946071 | 2,138 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__271805252 | en | While we were in Oshkosh, WI for the annual EAA convention, Lycoming announced a manditory service bulletin for about 1300 engines that had been manufactured in 2016, plus all engines that had been overhauled with new piston rods around that time. Our engine serial number was one of those listed. The inspection involved purchasing and using a special tool to find those connecting rods that may have looser than specified bearings in their upper ends.
An FAA Airworthiness Inspector friend who once owned an aircraft engine overhaul shop helped me get the job done.
The photo shows the tool (a big coil spring attached to the #4 cylinder’s rod. If the bearing starts to slide out when the spring is compressed by six turns of its inner bolt, it fails. We were lucky all four rods passed. Note the red cylinder base o-rings that are used to keep the connecting rods from flopping around during the disassembly. The S/B was just a PITA that slowed progress by three days.
Soon after the wings were mounted the FAA approved a Registration Certificate for Vans RV7 N50KB, known to us as “The Dream Weaver”. That didn’t reduce the number of tasks yet to be accomplished. I next
installed gussets connecting the fuselage side skins to the wing main spar. Two of the 1/4″ bolts were too short and were replaced by Vans.
Installed the 22 #8 screws that attach the lower wing skins to the fuselage bottom skin
Bolted the wing rear spars to the center rear spars. This required removing and reinstalling the flaps. Flap push-rod lengths were adjusted to synchronize the two flaps.
Connected aileron push-rods to the center section controls
Installed the outside air temperature probe onto a right wing inspection plate
Confirmed the angle between the wing top skin and the flap top skins are 45 degrees when in the down position
Identified, tested, labeled and prepared the 28 wing light wires for connection to a terminal strip under the PAX seat. The LED landing lights draw 13.3 amps and were assigned a 15 amp breaker in the VPX Pro electronic breaker box.
Worked through the Garmin menu structure to find the VPX control page on the MFD screen.
Then connected the VPX box’s serial port to my laptop computer and configured the breaker ratings for each circuit.
Set the graphical image colors and limits for the Garmin screen’s graphical flap, fuel, and trim position indicators.
Threaded the pitot and AOA tubes up from the left wing root through the armrest support and on to the instrument sub panel where they were connected to the #1 and #2 ADAHRS units.
Control Movement Test
Filmed the ease of flight control movement.
Installed fuel lines between the wing tanks and the fuselage manifold.
Then it became time to do the inspection required by the newly announced Lycoming Service Bulletin #632.
For over a year, the wings have sat in their cradle waiting for this day. Working on the fuselage was easier without the wings attached. The day came when the next step in wiring was to connect the wing mounted taxi, landing, navigation and recognition lights.
I asked several RV friends to help Dolly and I with the job.
Word spread around the airport and a gaggle of help arrived. Knowing I would be in the cockpit driving close fitting bolts connecting the wings to the center section, I told everyone that Dolly was the floor manager for the operation. She had helped when we did the test fit of the wings a year earlier.
Before mounting the wings, we sorted out the coils of lighting wires and fed them into the fuselage. We started with the left wing. Both wings had been laid out on padded sawhorses next to the plane. This was for safety in case we had to halt the process mid-way to completion.
In 2016 the wings were test fit and retained with lubricated drift pins that I had made from hardware store bolts in a mini-lathe. Now for each wing, two drift pins were driven in bolt holes before driving the first close tolerance bolt. The pins provide initial alignment and are then replaced by bolts.
There are a total of eight 7/16″ and eight 1/4″ close tolerance bolts holding the wings to the fuselage center section main spar. They give one confidence in this aerobatic airplane.
When the wings were on we all enjoyed a great lunch of Subway sandwiches and cool drinks that Dolly had laid out.
When we left toward Florida in the fall of ’16 the engine had just been mounted. The weather was getting cold. I was OK with the heated hangar but I would be batching it if I didn’t follow Dolly South. Besides, all I had to do was hookup a few hoses and wires.
Hah!! Little did I know.
May was all firewall forward work. It included:
Installing the oil filler neck
Installing NGK BR8ES 3961 spark plugs gapped to 0.31”
Installing the exhaust pipes lubed with Mouse Milk
Installing the cabin heat muff on the #1 cylinder exhaust pipe
Installing vibration dampers on the exhaust stacks
Mounting the throttle servo body to the engine
Fabricating mounts and installing the throttle, mixture and other controls required drilling the firewall and making up cable fittings and linkages to the engine
Installing fuel lines from the engine pump to the fuel servo, and on to the fuel divider
Installing an overflow line from the engine fuel pump
Installing a multi-pressure manifold on the firewall
Drilling exhaust stacks and installing four Exhaust Gas Temperature sensors
Installing fire sleeve in several places
Installing four Cylinder Head Temperature sensors
Installing a Red Cube fuel flow sensor in the fuel servo to fuel divider line
Installing SCAT tubing from the heat muff to the firewall heater box
Installing fuel, oil and manifold pressure lines and sensors
Installing a voltage regulator for the backup alternator
Forming and installing the crankcase breather tube with “whistle slot”
Threading and lacing the wire bundle going to the Garmin GE24 engine sensor box
Routing the lower spark plug leads from PMags to cylinders.
May was a busy month of 5-8 hour days in the hangar.
I took June 1st off to do EAA Chapter 77 treasury work. After that the month included:
Mounting the primary alternator and wiring the field and ground lines back through the firewall
Fabricating buss bars, mounting ANL fuse blocks on the lower right firewall and connecting shunts to the Garmin GE24 amperage sensor inputs.
Installing an alternator fail light for the main alternator.
Cutting and fitting nine high amperage cables for the alternators, battery and starter.
Installing IN5407 diode spark suppression jumpers for the Master and Starter solenoid coils.
Installing a starter “kill switch” hidden below the instrument panel
Drilling a 1″ dia. hole in the rear wing spar IAW Van’s instructions to pass the magnetometer plug
Lacing spark plug wires with wire ties to keep the wires separated
Testing electrical system components including a starter switch green light and annunciator panel
Fabricating a small shelf for Mounting a terminal strip under the PAX seat. The lighting control switches were the first connections to these terminals.
Running various wires from the instrument panel to junction strips below the Pilot and PAX seats. The pitch and roll servo cables traverse the right side vertical channel. The Magnetometer cable is in the left side channel. All wires were eventually bundled in corrugated flex tubes; some covered with “snake skin”.
Fabricating Pilot and PAX headset socket brackets and mounting them on the sides below the instrument sub-panel.
Installing the Emergency Locator Transmitter on the tunnel cover in front of the seats. The ELT antenna was mounted on a shelf behind the PAX seat. Lithium batteries having a 10 year life were installed in the ELT and the panel mounted alarm. They should be replaced before July 2027.
The daily work continued and I
Removed the front crankshaft expansion plug and pierced the rear plug. Then, I installed a new front plug per Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 1435, converting the engine to fixed pitch operation.
Fabricated a firewall shelf for mounting the Garmin GPS antenna under the fiberglass cowl.
Installed the Comm Radio antenna under the plane and on the fuselage center line
Installed a blade antenna under the pilot seat for the Garmin GDL-39R ADSB receiver
Installed another blade antenna under the PAX seat for GTX23ES transponder. RG400 coax cable was used for all antennae.
Mounted the flywheel and a 2-1/4″ Saber Engineering crankshaft extension to the engine, torquing the combination to 50 ft-lbs with Locktite 248
Installed the Comm Radio, GPS Nav, PFD & MFD EFIS, and TPX in the aircraft and began testing
Fit the front, side and back baffles to the engine.
Dolly and I attended the week long Oshkosh EAA Airventure 2017. There we learned of Lycoming Service Bulletin No. 632. Our engine serial number was included in the list of ~1300 that left the factory with potentially insecure connecting rod upper bearings.
August 1 through 8, 2017
Arriving back in Michigan I ordered the tool required to do the S/B #632 inspection. It was back-ordered. Continuing with the build, I
Calibrated ADHRS #1 and #2 pitch & roll servo offsets and ran many Garmin G3X post-install tests. The left screen in the photo shows when I stumbled onto the Garmin G3X Touch Engineering Test Screen that is not normally available to the customer.
Installed pitot/AOA tubes and wires.
Then came the day we had long awaited – the plane was ready to receive its wings! | aerospace |
https://uss-ranger.org/Ranger/Captains/24Fredrickson.html | 2020-04-06T11:49:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371624083.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406102322-20200406132822-00405.warc.gz | 0.958485 | 348 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__2629719 | en | Captain Arthur H. Fredrickson
8 July 1983 - 26 June 1985
Retired with the rank of unknown
A native Minnesotan, Captain Arthur H. Fredrickson, enlisted in the Naval Reserve at age eighteen. Upon graduation from Macalester College in 1957, he was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Candidate program.
After a short tour as 3rd division officer on USS Saratoga (CVA-60), Capt. Fredrickson entered flight training and received his Naval Aviator wings in May, 1957. A fighter pilot, he has accumulated more than 4000 flight hours, 700 carrier arrested landings and 137 combat sorties. During his career he has served with seven fighter squadrons flying from nine carriers. Capt. Fredricson has also served two additional tours in ships company, USS Forrestal (CVA-59) as Assistant Air Operations, Strike Operations and Special Assistant to the Executive Officer. He was Commanding Officer of USS Canisteo (AO-99) from March 1980 to October 1981.
Captain Fredrickson was Director, Command and Control Support Systems and Information Systems Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations prior to taking command of USS Ranger (CV-61) on 8 July 1983.
Captain Fredrickson is a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College, Aviation Electronics Officer School and the Senior Officer Ship's Material Readiness Course, Idaho Falls, ID. He holds the Legion of Merit, the Air Medal with eight strike/Flight awards, the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V," Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation and various campaign/Theater awards.
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http://truththenopinion.blogspot.com/2011/08/military-helicopter-flight-training.html | 2013-06-20T11:26:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711515185/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133835-00091-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.983817 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__106912381 | en | Boy, does this bring back memories. Some observations:
When one solos for the first time the other candidates really do throw you in a pool. In this case, the pool was at the local Holiday Inn. I was the 6th candidate in my class to solo (after 9 hours of flight time). Everything about that first flight is etched forever in memory because, when my instructor, Marshall Heckaman, told me to "take it around", we had just completed the day's lesson, but I had been thinking that I was going to be flunked out. The damn thing was impossible to control (or so I thought). I honestly had no idea I had been flying the aircraft virtually the whole time. Those instructors were sneaky.
Instrument flight training was really, really hard. It made me sick because I could not see the horizon and the instructor (knowing this, I think) would throw the aircraft out of trim forcing me to reorient the damn thing. I did well, though and was one of only three guys to get a full instrument flight rating.
Flight training was pretty scary sometimes, but the really scary parts were also the most exhilarating. As you might imagine, we all hungered for the low-level gun runs. In this film, they do a great job of illustrating what it looks like from inside the aircraft. My instructor screamed at me if I ever got above 15' above the ground. Believe me, at 140 knots, 10 feet off the deck with the M60s blazing -- it's like nothing you could imagine.
Third, the eight day exercise was really cool -- especially the night navigation part. You'll see a bit of it toward the end when a guy runs out and lights up a small landing area with 5 or 6 torches. But note that the landing area is illuminated ONLY AFTER the pilot is on close final (i.e., just about to land). Prior to that, we were looking for a light no brighter than that given off by a match flare.
I count those two years (1 year of flight school and my tour in Vietnam) as possibly most formative ones of my life. | aerospace |
https://meltblogs.com/carlos-ismael-noriega-interesting-facts/ | 2023-09-29T16:22:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510520.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929154432-20230929184432-00501.warc.gz | 0.94439 | 461 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__252799843 | en | Carlos Ismael Noriega interesting facts: Carlos Ismael Noriega is a remarkable individual with a diverse and illustrious career. Here are some interesting facts about him:
Carlos Ismael Noriega interesting facts
- Carlos Ismael Noriega was the first Peruvian-born NASA astronaut.
- He holds a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering.
- Noriega is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel.
- He has a background as an infantry and reconnaissance officer in the Marine Corps.
- Noriega served in the Gulf War and participated in Operation Just Cause in Panama.
- He is a distinguished naval test pilot, accumulating over 2,500 flight hours in more than 30 different aircraft.
- Noriega’s call sign is “Los.”
- During his military career, he received numerous awards and decorations, including the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal.
- Noriega was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate in 1994.
- He completed his astronaut training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
- Noriega flew on two space shuttle missions: STS-84 in 1997 and STS-97 in 2000.
- He participated in a docking with the Russian space station Mir during STS-84.
- Noriega performed spacewalks during both of his missions.
- On STS-97, he helped install the first set of solar arrays on the International Space Station (ISS).
- He has a total of 18 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes of spaceflight experience.
- Noriega is fluent in Spanish and English.
- After retiring from NASA and the Marine Corps, he worked in the private sector in the aerospace industry.
- Noriega has contributed to various engineering and space-related projects and programs.
- He has served as a motivational speaker, sharing his experiences as an astronaut and military officer.
- Noriega continues to inspire others with his dedication, achievements, and passion for exploration and innovation.
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http://www.onlinetravelreview.com/2009/01/21/flylal-lithuanian-airlines-shuts-down/ | 2017-04-28T08:10:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122886.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00060-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.978204 | 115 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__256682804 | en | FlyLAL Lithuanian Airlines, Lithuania’s flag carrier, shut down on Sunday after failing to secure additional capital it had expected to receive. The airline, which employed more than 300 and had 14 aircraft, has filed suit against Air Baltic and Riga’s airport claiming unfair competition. Luckily (or sadly) enough, I was able to fly Lithuanian on an uneventful 45 minute flight back in 2005. I was the idiot snapping pictures as we boarded.
If you have tickets on the airline, information about what to do can be found here. | aerospace |
http://retronewser.com/?cat=19 | 2017-12-16T22:23:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948589512.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216220904-20171217002904-00767.warc.gz | 0.898125 | 1,039 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__87317131 | en | Video: 'Vanguard TV3 Rocket Launch Explosion'
(Friday, December 6, 1957, 16:44:34 UTC; during the Cold War) — America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit around the Earth failed today as Vanguard TV3 rose about four feet off a Cape Canaveral, Florida, launch pad before crashing down and exploding. Continue reading America’s first attempt to launch a satellite fails 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1957)
Video: ‘Launch of Apollo 4 first Saturn V as seen LIVE on CBS w/ Walter Cronkite’
(Thursday, November 9, 1967, 12:00:01 UTC) — A Saturn V rocket carrying an unmanned Apollo spacecraft blasted off from Cape Kennedy today in a successful test of the vehicles that would someday take men to the moon. Continue reading Saturn V rocket carrying unmanned Apollo spacecraft blasts off 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 9 1967)
Video: 'Laika The Dog & What Happened To Her'
(Saturday, November 3, 1957; 02:30:00 UTC) — The Soviet Union today launched Sputnik 2, the second spacecraft launched into Earth orbit and the first to carry a living animal, a Soviet space dog named Laika, who died a few hours after the launch. Continue reading Soviets launch Sputnik 2, sacrifice dog 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1957)
Video: 'The President: October 1967. MP889.' (Oct. 10, 1967, at 12:25)
(Tuesday, October 10, 1967, 11:25 a.m. EDT; during the Cold War) — The Outer Space Treaty, prohibiting the placing of weapons of mass destruction on the moon or elsewhere in space, took effect today at a ratification ceremony held at the East Room of the White House. Continue reading Outer Space Treaty enters into force 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1967)
Video: '1957 - First Satellite in Space (Sputnik)'
(Friday, October 4, 1957; 19:28:34 UTC) — The Soviet Union today (Oct. 5, 1957, at the launch site) launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit from Baikonur Cosmodrome, a spaceport located in southern Kazakhstan, inaugurating the Space Age. Continue reading ‘Space Age’ begins as Soviets launch Sputnik 1 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 4 1957)
Video: 'Voyager 2 Spacecraft Reaches 35 Years Old'
(Saturday, August 20, 1977, 14:29:00 UTC) — Voyager 2, an unmanned spacecraft built to study the outer planets, was launched today at Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a 12-inch copper phonograph record containing greetings in dozens of languages, samples of music and sounds of nature. Continue reading Voyager heads toward outer planets 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 20 1977)
Video: 'Space Shuttle Enterprise - Free flight Test - ABC News - 8/12/1977'
(Friday, August 12, 1977, 8:48 a.m. PDT) — The space shuttle Enterprise passed its first solo flight test today by taking off atop a Boeing 747, separating and then making a smooth glide landing on a dry lake bed in California’s Mojave Desert. Continue reading First free flight of space shuttle Enterprise 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 12 1977)
Video: 'Launch of Mariner 5 Spacecraft to Explore Venus'
(Wednesday, June 14, 1967, 06:01:00 UTC) — The space probe Mariner 5 was launched this morning from Cape Kennedy, Florida, on a flight that would take it past Venus. Continue reading Mariner 5 flies accurate path toward cloud-covered Venus 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 14 1967)
Video: 'Space Shuttle Enterprise Flight Test'
(Friday, February 18, 1977, 8:30 a.m. PST) — The space shuttle prototype Enterprise, sitting atop a Boeing 747, went on its debut “flight” today over the Mojave Desert near Edwards Air Force Base in California. Continue reading Space Shuttle prototype tested over California desert 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 18 1977)
Video: 'Apollo 1 tragedy: From the Archives'
(Friday, January 27, 1967, 6:31:04.2 p.m. EST/23:31:04.2 GMT) — The three-man crew of astronauts for the Apollo 1 mission were killed tonight at Cape Kennedy, Florida, in a flash fire during a test aboard the huge spacecraft designed to take man to the moon. Continue reading Three Apollo astronauts die in fire during test 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 27 1967) | aerospace |
https://shanejoseph.com/drones-for-company/ | 2024-04-14T03:43:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00286.warc.gz | 0.950414 | 569 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__23403617 | en | I’m getting ready for when drones will dot the sky and obliterate the little sunshine we have these days. It’s a magical time to be alive, also a nightmarish one.
Just think to when the technology has been perfected so that drones can transport goods and deliver them safely to consumers. The big trucks will become fewer on our highways, highways will stop being expanded to the relief of municipal planners, for everything will be travelling in the vacant airspace between the tops of our heads and the lowest lane of current commercial air traffic (we hope!) But this will require new air traffic control rules for currently vacant space: safe flying corridors, stacking, flight plan approval, drone traffic controllers, licensing of operators, certification of equipment. Also, some new taxes could be imposed! And the birds will go extinct as they will be dodging drones and even colliding with them.
Will I have the right to request that drones don’t fly over my house and pollute me with their droning sound? What happens if a drone malfunctions and falls on my roof, or heaven’s forbid, falls on me?! Who pays? What happens if a drone is kidnapped by a Smart Technical Operator (STO) who cracks it’s code, and what happens if this STO is a terrorist? What happens if a drone is used to spy on me? Would I have to keep the windows in my house closed and the curtains drawn all the time in case a particularly pesky “fly” keeps buzzing outside threatening to come indoors through any crack? What happens if a delivery drone shows up when I am not home; would it jettison my goods in the rain on my doorstep and fly away? What happens when bad weather prevails, would these fragile aircraft be grounded, and what would that do the logistics business?
Would kids on summer break have drone wars in the park? Or go drone hunting to brag to their buddies, “Hey, I bagged two today, One was even the neighbour’s drone!” Would there be drone air shows? How big could they become before they start carrying the odd passenger and encroach on existing civil aviation?
A brave new world with a brave new set of issues to resolve. I’m sure we will get there eventually and solve this one as surely as we are going to solve driver-less cars. Talking of cars, would the early drone operatives create barriers to entry and try to milk the market by keeping drone prices high, just like the battery operated car operatives tried to do and left it a bit too late only to got run over by the electric car and the fast-approaching driver-less car?
Well, we shall wait and keep this one in perspective as it evolves. | aerospace |
https://www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com/applications/aircraft-cabin-interior-sealing | 2020-09-18T14:41:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400187899.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918124116-20200918154116-00681.warc.gz | 0.904076 | 109 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__149643365 | en | Aircraft Cabin Interior Sealing Solutions
High Performance Profiles & Tubing
Compliant with the JAA/FAA FTS requirements and answering to the most critical cabin configuration, Saint-Gobain Process Systems offers high performance profiles and tubing for cabin manufacturers and interior designers.
Our solutions are tailored for applications such as partition seals, seat bumpers, comfort areas, inter-monument gap seals, light cover seals and lining aircraft doors seals. Through our manufacturing expertise we also offer a large selection of shapes, shores and colors. | aerospace |
http://www.oldgloryprints.com/Return%20to%20Ascension.htm | 2017-07-23T04:36:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424247.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20170723042657-20170723062657-00025.warc.gz | 0.861023 | 188 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__154644643 | en | |Return to Ascension|
Call for Price - Artist Proof
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the 30th April 1982, flying from Wideawake airfield on Ascension island,
Flt. Lt. Martin Withers and his crew, flying RAF Vulcan (XM607) launched
the first Black Buck bombing operation of the Falklands War.
There and back the non-stop flight covered 7,500 miles, lasting 15 hours 45 minutes – at the time, the longest combat flight in history. The Vulcan was refuelled by Victor tankers five times on the outward journey and once on the return journey.
To help us celebrate this year’s 25th Anniversary of the Falklands War, Fl. Lt. Martin Withers has kindly signed every print in this (very) limited edition.
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https://www.businessinnovationmag.co.uk/coventry-aerospace-company-extends-defence-contract-with-northrop-grumman/ | 2022-08-11T04:53:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00059.warc.gz | 0.929316 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__25104529 | en | Meggitt PLC, the Coventry-based international company specialising in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defence and selected energy markets, has received a three year continuation contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation for the supply of fuel bladders on the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The contract is valued at around $20 million and deliveries are scheduled to commence this month.
Using innovative polyurethane technology, Meggitt’s fuel bladders offer a long-life, lightweight solution that is highly flexible, durable and maintenance-free. Their unique self-sealing properties have proved fundamental in safeguarding both crew and aircraft from the impact of ground fire, ensuring a safe return to base.
Chris Allen, President of Meggitt’s Airframe division said: “The F/A-18 Super Hornet is the tactical aircraft of choice for the US Navy. We are very proud that our innovative fuel cell technology has been selected to support this next generation fighter, protecting both pilots and aircraft in mission critical situations around the world.” | aerospace |
http://www.pequannocknews.com/2012/10/reaction-motors-presentation.html | 2020-01-19T17:34:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250594662.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20200119151736-20200119175736-00082.warc.gz | 0.935596 | 260 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__86988114 | en | Reaction Motors Presentation
|English: Detail of the Thiokol (Reaction Motors) XLR-99-RM-2 rocket engine nozzle installed on the North American X-15, a rocket-powered research aircraft. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)|
Pequannock's Township Historian, Ed Engelbart with assistance from Historic District Commission Secretary Christopher Lotito, will provide a free presentation about the history of Reaction Motors at the Pequannock Township Library at 2pm on Monday October 15th.
The presentation will discuss the history of the company, formerly located at the Chilton Wellness Center site, and its integral role in the development of the rocket engine used by the Bell X-1 to break the Sound Barrier during Chuck Yeager's famous flight. Few know the true history of Pequannock and its aerospace past, but this presentation will be of great interest to those who wish to learn more.
Christopher Lotito is a member of the Pequannock Historic District, Open Space, and Flood Control Advisory Commissions as well as the author of "Torrent," a book about flooding in the region. Lotito's personal mission is to reduce new taxes, drastically reduce flooding, and preserve more green spaces for our children. Christopher Lotito Profile | aerospace |
https://www.isunet.edu/csp/ | 2022-01-26T20:18:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304961.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20220126192506-20220126222506-00141.warc.gz | 0.898225 | 351 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__181460344 | en | According to Dr. Greg Autry, Director at Southern California Commercial Spaceflight Initiative (SCCSI) and Faculty of the CSP graduate certificate: «Commercial space startups are now far and away the fastest growing sector of the aerospace industry. According to Bryce Technologies, the five year period from 2013-2018 witnessed an order of magnitude increase in seed and venture capital investment. Space Angels Network reports that over $3 billion was invested in 2018 alone and cumulative commercial space investment is now at $18 billion. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte and Bank of America all project a space economy in the trillions.»
Upon completion of all four courses, students will earn a graduate certificate in Florida Tech’s Commercial Space Programs graduate certificate course. All courses are accredited with fully transferable credit to partner institutions.
Learn from the best faculty from leading universities across the globe in space entrepreneurship, technology and law.
Under the leadership of proven industry and academic figures, including NASA experts and private-sector pioneers alike, students will receive a balance of valuable academic and real-world insight for the economy of tomorrow.
Students enrolled in the International Space University – Center for Space Entrepreneurship ISU-CSE at Florida Tech will learn on-site at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the home of historic NASA vehicles and educational resources designed to engage the general public with space. KSC-VC boasts an array of fully equipped classroom and learning spaces in its NASA education facilities.
Florida Tech’s proximity to established commercial space ventures and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center offers students a combination of practical training, networking opportunities at popular launch viewing events and hands-on industry experience.
Program under revision – will not take place in 2022 | aerospace |
https://bbg-news.com/modi-floats-brics-space-group-as-chandrayaan-3-lands-on-moon/ | 2023-12-10T06:37:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00241.warc.gz | 0.754621 | 709 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__223891413 | en | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested thе creation оf а BRICS space consortium, hours before а spacecraft from thе South Asian nation landed near thе moon’s south pole.
Modi wаs speaking аt thе plenary session оf thе BRICS bloc — Brazil, Russia, India, China аnd South Africa — in Johannesburg оn Wednesday. India became thе first country tо land а spacecraft near thе moon’s south pole after Russia’s attempt аt а lunar touch down in thе same area ended in failure following аn engine malfunction.
“Wе congratulate you,” South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said after Modi’s speech. “This fоr thе BRICS family is а momentous moment.”
Thе successful touch down lifts India’s prestige in thе global space race, after thе country suffered а setback from а failed moon mission in 2019.
Modi wants tо bolster thе country’s place among thе world’s space-faring nations аnd in June India signed thе Artemis Accords, а US-backed initiative with more than twо dozen other countries tо govern joint missions аnd civilian space exploration.
Chandrayaan-3 — spacecraft that launched last month — achieved а soft landing аt 6:04 p.m. India time оn Wednesday, after Russia’s Luna-25 crashed into thе moon оn Sunday.
A rover, named Pragyan, or wisdom, will then analyze the chemical makeup of the moon’s surface and search for water over the course of one lunar day, which is equivalent to 14 days on Earth.
Thе BRICS bloc already cooperate in sharing remote sensing data. Under а 2021 agreement, thе five nations agreed tо usе their existing satellites tо “create а virtual constellation,” while last year thе group sеt uр thе BRICS Joint Committee оn Space Cooperation.
During his speech, Modi also suggested thе creation оf а repository оf traditional medicines.
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http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/mars.html | 2017-11-23T15:05:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806842.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20171123142513-20171123162513-00795.warc.gz | 0.952554 | 559 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__108462506 | en | Mars by T.J. and Trey
We're all about astronomy. We check out planets and stars through a telescope whenever we get a chance. We're especially into Mars. Everybody always talks about Martians, but have scientists ever really found any signs of life? We've heard that if you could find water on Mars, you might find life on Mars. Our question: How could you find evidence of water on Mars?
What did we do?
We live near the Arizona desert, so what better place to search for water that's hard to find? We found out that NASA is using infrared photography to try to find evidence of water on Mars. So we got an infrared video camera and took it out into the desert with us. We used it to make our own images of the desert surface near some underground springs. We compared infrared images of the sand near the spring with images of sand farther away from the spring.
What did we find out?
The infrared camera is really cool. It sees things in a different way than our eyes see things. When we looked at the two desert locations with our eyes, everything looked the same. We couldn't tell any difference between the area near the springs and the area farther away from it. Everything looked sandy and brown. But with the infrared camera, we noticed a definite difference. The camera can tell the differences in sand temperature in places where water either cools it down or where a hot spring warms it up. So, as long as the water was near the surface of the sand, even if it was out of normal sight, the camera could find it! That's how the Mars satellites are trying to find water on Mars right now!
- You can look at Mars satellite images yourself, right on the Web. Go to http://themis.asu.edu/ and look through thousands of images of the Mars landscape. These are the real images NASA scientists are using to study Mars. Join in and make your own discoveries!
- Investigate night vision with infrared light. If you have a digital movie camera with "night vision" option, use that to learn a little bit about how things look in infrared light. Look at the appearance of objects in a well-lit room using the regular camera option. Then darken the room and switch to night vision, and look again. Pay special attention to the colors of things.
- Check in with the NASA Web site to see the progress of the recent Mars exploration missions. Go to http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html to find out the latest news!
- Use this Mars investigation as a science fair project idea for your elementary or middle school science fair! Then tell us about it! | aerospace |
https://www.sacprogram.org/en/Pages/Change-of-command-at-the-Heavy-Airlift-Wing.aspx | 2020-11-25T22:41:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141184870.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20201125213038-20201126003038-00322.warc.gz | 0.930408 | 666 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__87765199 | en | Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum assumes command of the Heavy Airlift Wing. Photo: HAW / Henrik Gebhardt
Colonel Gohn-Hellum (Royal Norwegian Air Force) is the fifth commander of the Heavy Airlift Wing, the operational unit of the 12 nation cooperation, the Strategic Airlift capability. Before assuming command of the Heavy Airlift Wing, Colonel Gohn-Hellum has been appointed as the Vice Commander of the Wing since July 2015.
Colonel Bjørn Gohn-Hellum assumed command of the Heavy Airlift Wing at a ceremony on 6 July in the Strategic Airlift Capability C-17 hangar on Pápa Air Base in Hungary. He did so by accepting the Heavy Airlift Wing Flag from the hands of General Dieter E. Bareihs, Chairman of the Strategic Airlift Capability Steering Board. Addressing the invited guests and HAW Personnel, Colonel Gohn-Hellum quoted an Old Norwegian saying. "You shall always leave your farm to the next generation, in a better condition than it was in, when you self took it over. Colonel Nitz did that, and I intend to do the same thing".
At the same time as Colonel Gohn-Hellum assumed command, Colonel Trevor W. Nitz (U.S. Air Force), relinquished his command, and Colonel James S. Sparrow (U.S. Air Force) took the position as Vice Commander of the Wing. Colonel Nitz addressed the Personnel of the Heavy Airlift Wing with the words, "I have no doubt that you will continue to excel in the execution of this great mission under the outstanding leadership of Colonel Gohn-Hellum.
Colonel Nitz will shortly be moving to The Hague in the Netherlands where he will take over duties as the Chief, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Netherlands working in the U.S. Embassy.
About the Strategic Airlift Capability
Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC), established in 2008, is a multinational program that provides its 12 member nations with assured access to military airlift capability by owning and operating three Boeing C-17A Globemaster III long-range cargo aircraft.
SAC is based at the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) Pápa Air Base, Hungary.
The SAC Nations are the NATO members Hungary (program host nation), Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and the United States and NATO Partnership for Peace nations Finland and Sweden. Each participating nation owns a share of the available flight hours of the SAC C-17As to serve the needs of their national defence, NATO, EU or UN commitments and humanitarian relief efforts.
SAC consists of the 12-nation Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) and the NATO Airlift Management Programme Office (NAM PO). The HAW is the operational unit and the NAM PO, an integral part of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), is the acquisition and sustainment authority of the SAC C-17A weapon system.
NAM PO contracts Boeing via a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement to provide technical support for the SAC C-17A aircraft. | aerospace |
https://www.newbernsj.com/story/news/local/havelock-news/2015/09/10/cherry-point-uav-ditches-in/64832726007/ | 2022-05-20T19:36:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662534669.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220520191810-20220520221810-00065.warc.gz | 0.966217 | 334 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__96238333 | en | Cherry Point UAV 'ditches' in Neuse River
The Marine Corps says an unmanned aerial vehicle went down in the Neuse River today north of Cherry Point.
The RQ-7B Shadow “ditched” at 9:48 a.m., according to a release from Cherry Point’s Joint Public Affairs Office. The Marine Corps defines ditching as a “planned event in which a flight crew knowingly makes a controlled emergency landing in water,” according to the release.
No one was injured and there were no reports of any other property damage in the incident, according to the release. The aircraft has been found and will be recovered.
The UAV is attached to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, part of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at Cherry Point. According to the release, squadron personnel were conducting local familiarization flight training when the “mishap” occurred.
The cause of the incident is under investigation, according to the release.
The Shadow is a non-jet aircraft about 11 feet in length with a 14-foot wingspan. It does not carry any weapons and weighs less than 400 pounds. In combat, the UAV is used for reconnaissance and can provide targeting for weapons.
Today’s incident marks the second such incident involving a Cherry Point UAV in 2 1/2 months. On June 24, a UAV crashed into the Neuse River between Carolina Pines and the base. After a week-long search, officials suspended efforts to find the craft, and base officials have not released any information on if it was ever located. | aerospace |
https://www.cappex.com/scholarship/listings/Initial-Helicopter-Scholarship/-s-d-41652/ | 2015-10-09T00:14:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-40/segments/1443737911339.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20151001221831-00154-ip-10-137-6-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.929103 | 199 | CC-MAIN-2015-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-40__0__44111689 | en | This scholarship is for members of Women in Aviation, International. To qualify, applicants must be interested in obtaining a private helicopter rating. Preference will be given to applications who have a minimum of five hours logged in a helicopter by the scholarship deadline date. Proof of a current third class medical certificate is required.
How easy is it to apply?
Not too bad
This scholarship's application process may have items such as essays that could take a couple hours.
How much competition is there?
This scholarship won't have as many applicants as most.
College Major: Is this you?
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Air Transportation, Other
- Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
Community Groups: Is this you?
- Women in Aviation International (WAI)
Must be obtaining a private helicopter rating and must have a current third class medical certificate. | aerospace |
http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Frank_Michaels | 2018-07-22T12:36:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593223.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722120017-20180722140017-00249.warc.gz | 0.97099 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__168195125 | en | Frank Michaels was a British astronaut who went to Mars on the Mars Probe 7 with Joe Lefee. They were captured by aliens, but eventually returned to Earth thanks to the Third Doctor's efforts. (TV: The Ambassadors of Death)
Behind the scenes Edit
The Mars Probe missions are ignored by the Doctor Who television story The Waters of Mars, which referred to the human colony founded in 2058 as being made up of the "very first humans on Mars". Further complicating matters, an on-screen obituary in The Waters of Mars mentions that the captain of the Bowie Base One colony, Adelaide Brooke, along with two other unidentified astronauts, had already landed on Mars when Adelaide was 42 in the year 2041. | aerospace |
https://latviansonline.com/latvian-personal-action-sports-drone-takes/ | 2023-09-22T15:02:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506420.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922134342-20230922164342-00373.warc.gz | 0.941877 | 352 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__44529343 | en | If you ski, surf, motocross, wakeboard, bike or enjoy other outdoor activities you can now capture stunning aerial video for under $1500 – without using a helicopter or specialized filming crew.
AirDog, designed by a team of leading aerial system specialists based in Riga, is an easy-to-use auto-follow drone for the GoPro camera and is targeted at anyone passionate about action sports. Foldable, fast and tough, the drone is able to track and follow users and their trajectory capturing every frame with impressive accuracy. AirDog has a flight time of up to 20 minutes and can zip along at 40mph (65km/hr) keeping up with most action sports. To use AirDog, simply strap the programmable remote on your wrist or helmet, choose one of the seven preset auto-follow flight modes (or use the iPhone or Android App to map your flight path) and AirDog will do the rest – even take-off and landing is completely autonomous.
Edgars Rozentals, CEO and founder of Helico Aerospace Industries, is convinced that the latest design based on long-range BlueTooth technology is a winner. In June a Kickstarter campaign was launched with the goal of raising $200,000. Four weeks into the campaign and it already looks like the project will raise in excess of $1M. This investment will go into future improvements including an obstacle avoidance solution to avoid walls and trees.
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http://www.infonews.co.nz/news.cfm?id=67520 | 2013-05-21T19:51:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700477029/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516103437-00086-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.985592 | 357 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__19361140 | en | Police warn of serious consequences following laser painting of aircraft over Hamilton
Hamilton Police are warning those people endangering aircraft that they are playing for very high stakes not just in terms of lengthy prison sentences if caught but also in terms of lives potentially lost.
Senior Sergeant Kent Holdsworth said Hamilton Police were contacted three times last night in relation to aircraft being targeted by a green laser light between 8-10pm.
"The first report came from a Cessna aircraft carrying two people about 8.05pm and the pilot described a green light catching up to his aircraft that was flying at 5000ft.
"The next report was at about 9pm and again it was a green light pointed at an aircraft, seven miles north-west of the City. A circus operating opposite the Base at Te Rapa was asked to turn off its outside lights to ensure it wasn't them and they were eliminated from our enquiries."
The third aircraft painted by the offenders was an Air New Zealand flight flying from Auckland to Hamilton carrying 15 passengers on-board.
"The pilot was able to give a location towards the west of the City and officers converged on the area to try and locate those responsible but were unsuccessful."
Mr Holdsworth said if caught those responsible would likely face a charge of endangering transport which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years imprisonment.
"But the really crucial thing here is that these people may think they're having fun but they are putting the lives of others at genuinely serious risk."
Anyone with any information on the identities of those involved in last night's incidents is asked to contact Mr Holdsworth at the Hamilton Central Police Station on 07 858 6200.
Alternatively information can be left on the Crimestoppers crimeline; 0800 555111. | aerospace |
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet_read.aspx?ID=117355 | 2022-12-08T06:58:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711278.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20221208050236-20221208080236-00303.warc.gz | 0.976693 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__217974412 | en | When I was seven I found out
that there would be no parachutes after re-entry.
We would reach Mars
or perhaps only Earth's Moon
depending on the direction and thrust.
We would conduct our experiments
finish some work previous scientists had left
train the new ones
and then we would head home.
We would re-enter Earth's atmosphere as planned
but there would be no parachutes
no gentle descent to the Sea Kings.
There wouldn't be any more missions.
This one had to matter.
At seven I was excited for the trip
and I'm excited again.
Copyright © Jeffrey Louis Rosenspan | Year Posted 2019 | aerospace |
https://www.heronaviation.com/en/services/aircraft-management/ | 2022-11-30T20:56:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710771.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130192708-20221130222708-00638.warc.gz | 0.966439 | 253 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__25227326 | en | Would you like to operate a private aircraft or even own one and wish to have competent aircraft experts? We are the experts in this field and will take over any effort to relieve you. Our systematic approach leads to effective and successful aircraft management.
How we can help you
This service includes the registration and recording of your aircraft in our AOC (Air Operation Certificate).
This means that we take full care of your aircraft. This includes the owner representation towards authorities and suppliers, the organization and execution of all maintenance work in our technical department (CAMO) and of course the flight planning and execution of your flight requests.
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The advantages that you gain from an all-round service with us are the assumption of all tasks related to the aircraft, leaving you exclusively with the joy of flying!
Our competence is based on our employees, having specific training in their respective field of work, as well as several years of professional experience. This enables us to meet your needs with a sense of responsibility, trust and discretion. | aerospace |
http://iaapdivision5.org/7-stunning-android-air-combat-games.html | 2017-12-15T23:26:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948580416.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215231248-20171216013248-00048.warc.gz | 0.91525 | 576 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__7573427 | en | Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (QZ8501/AWQ8501) was a scheduled international brief haul passenger flight, from Surabaya (Indonesia’s second largest metropolis), to Singapore. Execute primary flight coaching and duties assigned by instructors to the required requirements to amass the talents,data and certification in response to General Civil Aviation Authority standards for the award of a frozen Air Transport Pilot License or Multi-Crew Pilot License. This is a HIGH high quality, professional grade airplane flight simulator with the choice so as to add surroundings and airports that encompass the complete globe!
As my husband tells me, they don’t even hang out in the cockpit through the flight like they used to. Beside Level-D Full Flight Simulator of B737NG the middle also offers Classroom, Briefing & Debriefing rooms, CBT Room, Mock Up and Pilot Lounge and 24Hours free Wi-Fi access. Bigger airplanes pay extra, and captains are paid more than first officers, who in turn are paid more than flight engineers. Abbreviated form of primary ticket restrictions and guidelines reminiscent of changeable or not, refundable or not, penalty/price amount if any, and airline validity.
Anyway, regardless of how many years or how a lot expertise a pilot has, they should spend two days a year in the simulator. After booking a flight, an agent points a tough copy (=coupon go ticket) of the flight reservation and a passenger receives a ticket consisting of paper coupons for each flight section plus a passenger receipt. Since companies need to survive, they’re compelled to add a small service fee on the highest of the ticket worth. Unlike Rise of Flight, OFF received the WW1 air war story line proper historically plus nice planes and scenery.
Sometimes you may additionally see ” on the left aspect of the city, this may present you town the place you may have a stopover, more than a 24 hour stop. If you get rescheduled for a flight that can get you to the destination inside 1 hour, you will not get compensated in any way for the inconvenience. With Pro Flight Simulator, you possibly can learn to fly without ever leaving your private home. People can get details about the simulators and flight training instruments from this post.
If your chosen flight isn’t available for on-line booking then you will not see the proceed” button at the backside of your booking page, and you’ll be informed that flights that depart within 12 hours aren’t eligible for online booking. Most flight sims are sandbox, and may supply some restricted multiplay, however nothing like what an MMO can ship. But i got a combat joystick yesterday and that i wish to know what is the most correct flight sim is. | aerospace |
https://www.fly-nigeria.com/aero-contractors-booking/ | 2018-08-16T08:43:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210559.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816074040-20180816094040-00485.warc.gz | 0.946799 | 1,230 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__75593353 | en | Looking for cheap Aero Contractors air tickets online? Instantly check flight prices and book your own Aero tickets online, or find out more about this Nigerian airline here.
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Checking domestic flight prices and booking your own tickets online is super simple thanks to Fly-Nigeria. Just type in your departure airport, destination city and the dates you want to travel on to get started. Then just choose the flight you want, submit your passenger information and pay online – you can be done within 2 minutes or less!
NB: It is always advisable to pay online the same time as you make a booking, as prices tend to go up if you wait…
About Aero Contractors
Aero Contractors (www.flyaero.com), or just Aero for short, is certainly not a new player to the travel market in Africa. Described as “the reliable way to fly” in Nigeria, the airline covers both local and regional routes at affordable prices.
Founded in 1959, this 51 year old West African aviation company is headquartered in Lagos at Murtala Muhammed Airport and employs approximately 1,300 personnel. The history and background of this particular air service company reflects its experience in scheduled commercial flights, passenger services, air charter and third party aircraft operations, of helicopters and fixed wing aircrafts, mainly for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
Aero Contractors has a past riddled with ownership changes and management adjustments, since it officially opened its doors for business in 1960. In the 1960’s the airline was wholly owned by Schreiner Airways B.V. of the Netherlands, but that didn’t last long. After a variety of ownership changes, Aero Contractors was finally taken over by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria in 2013 and has Hugh Fraser named as its CEO.
The Aero fleet consists of 16 fixed wing aircraft including the following:
- Boeing 737-400 (7)
- Boeing 737-500 (5)
- De Havilland Dash 8 Q200 (1)
- De Havilland Dash 8 Q300 (1)
- De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 (2)
Aero Contractors Baggage Allowances
Business class passengers can check in baggage up to 30kg while economy class passengers have an allowance of 20kg. Hand luggage allowances are fairly standard with the airline implementing a rule of only one 6kg piece of hand luggage per passenger, not exceeding dimensions of 45cm x 33cm x 20cm. Those worried that they will need to carry more luggage can check in additonal baggage at an excess fee per kg.
With affordable and convenient flight tickets and schedules, Aero Contractors offers travel solutions to up to 13 destinations in Nigeria including Abuja, Asaba, Benin City, Calabar, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Lagos, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Sokoto. The airline also currently serves the market in Ghana, flying to Accra.
At Aero Contractors, the check-in procedures are standard. Passengers are expected to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to the departure of their flight. Check-in procedures are closed 40 minutes prior to departure time. Passengers that want to check in online can log onto the Aero Contractors website using their booking or ID number as reference. This is the ideal option for travellers wanting to avoid queues on the day.
The Aero Contractors In-flight Experience
Aero Contractors clearly takes the comfort of their passengers seriously. From the convenient seat pitch to the ample leg room it would seem passengers who fly with Aero Contractors on a daily basis are suitably impressed. The airline offers a well-catered-to experience to its passengers with WIFI, broadcast film, broadcast languages, individual screens, earphones, in-flight magazine and on board shopping. In addition to this various fresh meals are served on board accompanied by different soft drinks, wines and appetizers.
Partnerships/Code Share Agreements
In 2004, CHC became involved with Aero Contractors and currently still has an agreement in place with the airline in terms of its rotary wing division. Other structures and partnerships include the company’s two divisions as follows:
- Aero Nigeria – provides scheduled passenger services in Nigeria and western Africa.
- Rotary Wing – provides helicopter services for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria.
Aero Contractors in the news during 2015
In recent news, Aero Contractors averted potential tragedy when one of their plane’s tyres burst during take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on 21st of July. 141 anxious passengers were soon reassured after the pilot decided to turn the plane around. Passengers were then offloaded and transferred to other flights. Simon Tumba, the official spokesperson of Aero Contractors made the following statement: “The pilot did the right thing by not trying to abort take-off. He controlled the aircraft into the air and following all trained procedures, he brought the plane back to safe landing. At no time during all of this were the passengers’ lives at any risk.”
2016 Private Charter Update
Aero Contractors has halted flight operations until further notice. The good news is that, thanks to leading global jet charter company Villiers Jets, you can still book an affordable charter flight within or from Nigeria online using the above private jet booking form.
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FlyAero: You can find the official Aero Contractors website and contact details here (NOT at www.flyaero.com.ng, www.aero.com or www.aeroairline.com). | aerospace |
https://atqnews.com/congo-audits-aero-mro-as-ghana-moves-to-renew-certification/ | 2022-12-05T01:37:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711001.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205000525-20221205030525-00079.warc.gz | 0.956465 | 439 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__209530579 | en | The Aero Maintenance Organisation (AMO) has received further boost as the Civil Aviation Authority of Congo has commenced audit of the facility in order to approve it for maintenance of Congo’s registered aircraft.
This is just as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has commenced the process of renewing its certification of the MRO after the expiration of the one-year approval granted Aero to maintain “Ghana registered aircraft or foreign registered aircraft which operate within or into Ghana.”
Daily Trust reports that separate teams from Congo and Ghana CAAs are in Lagos, the headquarters of Aero Contractors Company, the oldest airline in Nigeria, to assess its books.
The establishment of Aero AMO in 2017 has become a relief to many Nigerian airlines which now maintain their aircraft up to C-check level at the Aero Hangar in Lagos.
Airlines like Med-View, Max Air, Air Peace and Arik Air now use the Aero facility to maintain their aircraft.
But West and Central African countries like Ghana and Congo have also taken advantage of the proximity of Aero MRO to access high quality and more cost-effective maintenance services.
Since the approval of Aero MRO by GCAA in 2018, some Ghanaian carriers like Passion Air have been ferrying their aircraft to Lagos for light and heavy maintenance.
With Congo auditing the MRO, airlines in the country which spend more money and time taking their planes to South Africa or East Africa and Europe for maintenance can now be doing same in Nigeria.
Speaking with our correspondent, the Manager, Airworthiness of GCAA, Engr. Eric Ewusie, said Ghana was conducting an audit to be sure that the Aero MRO was still up to the standard the authority met in 2018 when it first approved the facility.
Also, Alain Mulembwi of Congo CAA said the country, having seen the vision of Aero Contractors MRO, decided to take advantage of it to access cheaper maintenance services which would in turn assist African carriers which had limited access to finances.
By Abdullateef Aliyu | aerospace |
https://radio-amateur-ring.com/microchip-qualified-radiation-rugged-power-mosfet-for-space-applications-on-military-satellites/ | 2021-10-20T07:01:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585302.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020055136-20211020085136-00518.warc.gz | 0.860665 | 343 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__33632969 | en | CHANDLER, Arizona – Microchip Technology Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, has qualified the company’s radiation-hardened M6 MRH25N12U3 MOSFET for power electronics applications on commercial and military satellites.
Space power supplies operate in environments that require improved radiation technology to withstand extreme particle interactions and solar and electromagnetic events. These events degrade space systems and disrupt operations.
To meet this requirement, Microchip has qualified its M6 MRH25N12U3 250 volt, 0.21 Ohm Rds (on) radiation hardened MOSFET for commercial aerospace and defense space applications.
Microchip’s Radiation Cured M6 MRH25N12U3 MOSFET provides the primary switching element in power conversion circuits, including point-of-load converters, DC-DC converters, motor drives and controls, and in-use switching general.
Related: The Changing World of Radiation Cured Electronics
The MOSFET withstands harsh space environments, extends the reliability of power circuits, and meets all requirements of MIL-PRF19500 / 746 with improved performance. Microchip completed testing for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) exam and qualification for sourcing the device into the U.S. military supply chain in June.
The device can withstand total ionizing radiation doses of up to 100 and 300 kilorads and single event effects with linear energy transfer of up to 87 MeV / mg / cm2. It provides 100% assurance of the radiation hardness of the platelet batch in validation testing.
For more information, contact Microchip online at www.microchip.com. | aerospace |
http://gyros.su/index.php?action=about | 2021-05-08T16:57:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988882.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20210508151721-20210508181721-00507.warc.gz | 0.912637 | 347 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__5651209 | en | - launched in 2007
- qualified and committed engineers and aircraft designers with hands-on industry experience since 1967;
- combines the strengths of Russia's leading aerospace industry companies and scientific research institutions (TsAGI, EMBP named after V.M.Myasishev, OOO NIK etc);
- conveniently headquartered in the hub of Russia's aerospace design and engineering:
140180, ul. Energheticheskaya, 7, office 42, Zhukovsky, Moscow Area
phone/fax: +7 (496) 481-09-48
phone/fax: +7 (496) 481-05-16
- The "Gyros-1" ("Farmer") was designed as a platform for a family of utility transport with a focus on safety and low operating costs.
- The "Gyros-2" ("Smartflier") is our latest development. Based on the same tractor propeller design concept, this machine features a significantly larger cockpit which is spacious enough to hold a pilot and a passenger comfortably.
Gyroplanes can be useful for special issues, rescue service, forest patrol, fire control operations, civil air patrol coastal patrol, highways and overwater patrol, power patrol operations.
- "Gerris" - is a light and high mobile amphibious vehicle with upgraded consumer properties.
Hovercraft can be used by ministries and departments of forest and fishery resources in national parks and protected areas, ministry of emergency management during disaster relief operations. The vehicle can be useful for geologists, and specialists working for other departments. As a special use vehicle, "Gerris" can be used for extreme tourism or high-speed sports competitions. | aerospace |
https://www.hdfc.com.au/single-post/2015/04/06/dr-tim-amor-first-solo | 2021-06-13T23:17:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487611089.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210613222907-20210614012907-00039.warc.gz | 0.98005 | 91 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__117935084 | en | Dr Tim Amor - First Solo
Congratulations to Tim Amor for achieving his FIRST SOLO flight this morning. He flew in the delightful little Foxbat. Tim was graced with calm, clear weather and proudly came back in from his First Solo flight after completing a perfect landing with the nose held off beautifully just prior to his mains touching down. Great work Tim. We're all proud of you.
(Ray Lind, Chief Flying Instructor) | aerospace |
https://vip-luxurytravel.com/are-diesel-engines-going-to-be-the-future-in-aircraft/ | 2023-12-11T09:06:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679103810.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211080606-20231211110606-00395.warc.gz | 0.959118 | 639 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__294272823 | en | Traditionally gasoline engines were used in aviation, but the major drawback of those engines that they contained lead in them. Diesel engines were developed to solve this problem. After its introduction, more and more planes started getting designed using diesel engines.
In this article, we are going to explore diesel engines in aircraft, there benefits and scope.
What Was the Problem with Avgas/Gasoline?
Plane engines run at higher temperatures and full power than automobiles. This results in the need for lubrication on these engines. The automotive fuel contains lead that is a power lubrication additive. There is a constant effort made to produce a stable and high-power unleaded aircraft engine.
Furthermore, automotive fuel leads to quality issues. The right handling of fuel and cleaning is very much needed in aviation. The presence of water in the fuel can lead to a serious safety risk.
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Another thing worth noting is that the gasoline fuel contains 100 octane low-leads. Due to the harmful impact of lead on the environment, the government in the US has enforced a ban on leaded fuels during the 1970s.
Due to this, the demand for lead-enriched fuel has reduced. The engines that used to run on automotive fuel have now started running on diesel.
What Are the Advantages of Using Diesel Engines?
- It has been seen that diesel engines are more efficient in operation.
- For the use in light aircraft engines, diesel can be adjusted to operate on jet fuel. This fuel is widely available and affordable than conventional aviation-grade gasoline.
- Several new diesel engines have got approved and certified in the past few years. They are designed in the form of a diesel-powered platform. One of the best examples of diesel engines is Diamond DA-42 Twin Star.
- Diesel engines use a high percentage of the available power of a fuel source. It is heavy in energy and causes the aircraft to operate remarkably efficiently.
What Are the Drawbacks of an Aircraft Diesel Engine?
The diesel engine also has its share of drawbacks. It is seen to present the following challenges for airplane operatives:
- Diesel is heavy in terms of the amount of horsepower it produces. A heavier engine implies fewer payloads for the aircraft, less baggage for civilian planes, less weight in passengers, and fewer armaments for a warplane.
- In addition to it, jet fuel is heavier compared to be avgas. Where jet fuel weighs around 7 to 8 pounds per gallon, gasoline weighs approx. 6 pounds per gallon. Over time, it leads to a significant reduction in the payload capacity of the plane.
A majority of companies and aircraft manufacturers are designing and endorsing diesel to replace their old gasoline-based engines. They are coming up with new and ground-breaking designs with new power plants. Diesel engines are a growing technology in light aircraft and will slowly make its way in high-end aircraft too. | aerospace |
http://empireairlines.com/news/ | 2019-12-10T23:58:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540529516.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20191210233444-20191211021444-00154.warc.gz | 0.939048 | 823 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__17214675 | en | Empire in the News
November 3, 2016
Empire Airlines, Inc. announced today that Robert Henrich joined Empire as Controller effective Monday, October 31st. Robert is an experienced and talented accounting professional having graduated from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO, with an MBA in Accounting. His undergraduate degree was in international studies from the University of Missouri. Additionally, Robert is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Robert comes to Empire from Clearwater Paper Corporation in Spokane and was previously with BJC Healthcare in St. Louis, MO where he held senior corporate accounting positions. Prior to that he was a CPA for the Accounting firm of Schneider & Gerhardt, PC. where he performed audit, tax and consulting engagements
Robert will have direct responsibility for all aspects of Empire’s accounting and financial functions and will report to Scott Marikis, Empire’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
October 25, 2016
Today we signed the Operations Specifications with the FAA to officially put Jake Russack in the Director of Operations position for Empire Airlines. Jake has many years of experience in the regional airline industry operating both turboprops and jet aircraft. He has been flying the ATR for Empire on both the FedEx and Ohana operation and also serving as the Director of Operational Support.
The Director of Operations position is mandated by FAA regulations under Part 119 and is the main FAA point of contact for our flight operations conducted under Parts 121 and 135.
Jake has led the effort on completing our EFB project on the FedEx ATRs as well as working with Foreflight to provide full service navigation chart service. He has and will continue providing company leadership and supervisory guidance for our flight crews, flight attendants and dispatchers.
Congratulations and appreciation for taking on this position of responsibility on behalf of Empire Airlines and all of our employees.
August 1, 2016
Pete Broschet joined the company as Director of Human Resources effective August 1st. He joined from International Aerospace Coatings where he was Director of Human Resources.
March 9, 2016
January 8, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Empire Airlines Inc, dba Empire Aerospace adds Embraer ERJ 145 all series to Ops Specs
Hayden, Idaho, January 8, 2016
On December 18, 2015 Empire Aerospace -- a subsidiary of Empire Airlines-- received amended Operating Specifications , adding the ERJ 145 to its maintenance capabilities.
Empire Aerospace has performed heavy maintenance on large turbo-prop aircraft for the past 10 years. We are known for our ATR experience throughout North America, providing service to U.S. and Canadian based operators.
With the lack of growth of turbo-prop operations in North America, Empire realizedan additional market opportunity in collaborating with operators of regional jet aircraft.
Using industry outlooks and trend analysis, and through discussions with operators at the Regional Airline Association conventions in St. Louis in 2014 and Cleveland in 2015, the decision was made to add the Embraer ERJ 145 to our Operating Specifications. Working with our customers and the Federal Aviation Administration, Empire Aerospace added the ERJ 145 to our capabilities.
This is an exciting new chapter in the history of Empire Aerospace as one of the leading aviation companies in the Idaho Panhandle. With the addition of the ERJ 145, Empire Aerospace continues to meet regional airline needs by providing premier customer service through dedication to quality, and expanding its capabilities at a fair price.
Empire Airlines is an Idaho based company with over 350 employees providing air cargo services for FedEx in 15 states and inter-island passenger airline services for Hawaiian Airlines in Hawaii. Empire operates two other divisions: Empire Aerospace providing heavy maintenance and modifications to the industry and Empire Unmanned which provides unmanned aerial surveillance and analysis for agriculture and related industries.
See www.empireaerospace.com for more information.
Reed Chase, General Manager
Phone: 208-292-3682 (direct), 208-292-3850 Ext 205
March 11, 2014 | aerospace |
https://www.manitobapost.com/World-News/one-dead-after-southwest-jet-makes-emergency-landing-114391 | 2020-03-28T18:19:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370492125.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20200328164156-20200328194156-00324.warc.gz | 0.937293 | 242 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__128642167 | en | WORLD NEWS - At least one person is dead after a Southwest plane experienced serious engine trouble. There are several reports from passengers saying a planes engine exploded in mid-air.
Apparently when the engine exploded the plane was hit by shrapnel that smashed a window and damaged the fuselage Tuesday.
(PHOTO Marty Martinez/ FACEBOOK)
(PHOTO - Joe Marcus/Twitter)
In a statement on the companies website, Southwest Airlines confirms confirms an accident involving Flight 1380. The flight made an emergency diversion to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) earlier today after the Crew reported issues with the number one engine which resulted in damage to the fuselage.
One passenger, Marty Martinez, onboard the flight said "Something is wrong with our plane! It appears we are going down!" Watch Martinez's livestream video as the incident unfolds.
The plane, a Boeing 737-700, had 144 passengers and five crew members onboard as it headed from New York to Dallas, according to the airline.
Gary Kelly, Southwest Chairman and Chief Executive Officer put this message out on YouTube this afternoon.
PHOTO - SCREEN SHOT FROM FACEBOOK VIDEO FROM MARTY MARTINEZ | aerospace |
https://populscience.blogspot.com/2019/04/space-point-concord.html | 2020-07-08T01:18:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655896169.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708000016-20200708030016-00405.warc.gz | 0.955405 | 877 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__239886168 | en | |Start of a V-2 rocket in 1943|
The exploration of space began some seventy years ago, as a continuation of the Third Reich’s war effort to develop ballistic missiles (the V-2 rocket) to bombard Britain and other places without the need of airplanes.
At the end of World War II, the two new great powers (the United States and the Soviet Union) recruited the scientists and technicians who had carried out the German advances in that field, took them to their respective countries and started programs of space exploration, whose first objective was, of course, to obtain military advantages in the cold war that had just begun. As a result of Operation Paperclip (the US recruitment program), German scientists as important as Werner von Braun went to work in the United States. An equivalent Soviet program (the Operation Osoaviakhim) did the same with other German scientists, perhaps less known, but equally efficient. With their help, both superpowers began a space race that would last several decades.
|Buzz Aldrin on the Moon|
In the following years the Russian advantage widened: they were the first to reach the moon (with probe Luna-2, September 12, 1959); photograph its hidden face (Luna-3, October 4, 1959); reach Venus (probe Venera-1, February 12, 1961); and put a man in space (Yuri Gagarin, April 12, 1961), something that NASA did not achieve until almost a year later (February 20, 1962). Finally, on June 19, 1963, the Russian probe Mars-1 was the first to reach Mars.
From that point, the situation reversed. With the Apollo project, the United States took the first place in the space race, putting the first man on the moon on July 20, 1969. The space race continued during the seventies with the first manned space stations: Salyut-1 of the USSR (April 19, 1971) and NASA’s Skylab (May 14, 1973). Shortly afterwards, space collaboration began, with the first Soviet-American joint mission (Apollo-Soyuz, July 17, 1975).
The nineties witnessed important changes in the space programs. On the one hand, the disintegration of the Soviet Union slowed the Russian impulse in the space race; on the other, NASA halted manned space missions after the catastrophes of the Challenger Space Shuttle (January 28, 1986) and the Columbia (January 16, 2003).
|International Space Station|
In 1998 began the construction of the International Space Station (ISS), which from the beginning has been the result of international cooperation. The placement of the first module, build by the Russians, took place on November 20. The second, by NASA, on December 2. Since then, other countries have collaborated in the maintenance of the station: the European space agency (ESA), Japan and Canada. These five agencies agreed on a rotation system that has kept a permanent crew at the station since November 2, 2000. Other countries, such as Brazil and Italy, participate in particular ISS projects.
Today space exploration is rapidly becoming an international project involving many countries. In the UN, since 1959, there is a Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), with currently 87 participant countries, which makes it one of the largest committees of the UN General Assembly. Among its activities is the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN), which searches for near-Earth objects (asteroids, comets...) that could impact our planet in the near future, and designs procedures to deviate them before impact, or to mitigate this type of disaster, if it ever happens.During his last years, Stephen Hawking embraced a pessimistic forecast about the future of humanity, which he saw threatened by many dangers. As a solution, he proposed space exploration, starting with the moon and the closest planets, and culminating, in 200 to 500 years, in a program of one-way interstellar travel to colonize planets in different solar systems. A program like this could only be taken to effect through international cooperation. Would this be enough to stop the permanent internecine struggles that impede the global concord of humanity? I leave this question open.
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https://gerardcambon.net/airbus-has-invested-150-million-euros-in-one-year-in-the-a330-program-to-provide-continuous-innovation-to-all-jetliner-type-jets/ | 2020-02-18T22:49:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875143815.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200218210853-20200219000853-00361.warc.gz | 0.951905 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__134828315 | en | Airbus has invested 150 million euros in one year in the A330 program to provide continuous innovation to all jetliner type jets, which are capable of generating very low costs and running excellent operations for the A330-300 aircraft. Just like all the latest Airbus aircraft, The A330-300 uses digital control systems that allow fly-by-wire, but it also incorporates some new features. The enhancement of the system also includes weight reduction of aircraft frames, modern passenger cabin features, and system improvements in engines and also excellent engines in the cockpit. This update results in a longer maintenance check.
Further improvements to the A330 will come with the unexpected heavy capacity launch of Airbus to exceed 242 tonnes. Thus, the benefits of A330-300 from 500 nautical miles, increased to 6,350 nautical miles. By carrying 277 passengers and nearly five tons more load than the previous 235 tons of this aircraft. In terms of aircraft loads, the A330-300 weight loss post can connect to the following couples such as London to Tokyo, Frankfurt to Cape Town, Beijing to Melbourne, Beijing to San Francisco, Kuala Lumpur to Paris, as well as Los Angeles to Dublin.
In this way, the aircraft has created a new choice engine by building the success of the well-known A330 family, Airbus officially launches the A330neo aircraft that includes A330-800neo and A330-900neo aircraft in July 2014 as a family member of the latest A330 aircraft, A330neo very modern aircraft and share the value of key products in the Airbus market in unmatched cost efficiency for passenger and passenger comfort. | aerospace |
http://warnewsupdates.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-pros-cons-and-controversies-of.html | 2017-05-29T03:43:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463612013.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170529034049-20170529054049-00317.warc.gz | 0.910236 | 192 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__111666621 | en | Watch Exploring Effectiveness, Consequences of Drone Warfare on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
Exploring Technology, Effectiveness, Consequences of Drone Warfare -- PBS News Hour
PBS's NOVA explores the pros, cons and controversies of drone warfare, as well as the technology behind drone strikes. Jeffrey Brown discusses with Seth Jones of RAND Corporation and Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union.
JEFFREY BROWN: And now to our second story about the military: the turn to drone warfare in the hunt for terrorists. Tonight's edition of "NOVA" explores this sophisticated technology, its uses and the controversy it's stirred. This excerpt shows a U.S. military training exercise for those charged with directing drones to track and hit their targets.
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My Comment: A must see for those who are interested in knowing how drone pilots are trained and where America's drone warfare is heading. | aerospace |
http://wazzasplace.blogspot.com/2008/10/amberley-raaf-air-show-2008.html | 2019-01-17T23:20:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583659417.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20190117224929-20190118010929-00026.warc.gz | 0.950393 | 1,698 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__71422492 | en | Last Sunday 5th October, I went up to Amberley to see
the RAAF Air Show. I’ve been to the air show twice before,
the last time being many years ago.
Dave, at work asked if I wanted to join him to go and see
the air show. We decided to go on the Sunday. On the
Saturday TV news I saw the huge line up of cars heading to
Amberley. Interviewing some of the visitors I heard that
the 40km trip was taking up to 2 hours. Cripes, I thought
the we were going to leave could take us up until
10.30 before we arrived not to mention the time it might
take to park and walk to the viewing area. We were
pleasantly surprised as there was no hold up and we
arrived in just under 35 minutes. Parking was controlled
by volunteer staff and we were soon inside ready to enjoy
There was a large display of static aircraft which were open
for inspection. The queues to go inside the airplanes and
helicopters were long and parents spent many a time
photographing their children sitting inside the cockpits.
Once the air display commenced the crowds surged
forward to the front fence eager to film the coming show
and what a show it was. The weather was excellent, clear
blue skies, temperatures fairly high and long shirt, hat
and sun screen was definitely a requirement.
The Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley is located
and is the largest of
3,500 people work there.
Amberley was originally given its name by a farmer who
in December 1938 as the site of the first permanent
RAAF station in
The Amberley RAAF Air Force Base went into operation
set up and No. 24 Squadron established. The squadron
received its first aircraft a De Havilland Moth Minor on
.....................De Havilland Moth Minor.
Six days later, four Wirraways and a further two Moth
Minor aircraft were added. Both these types of aircraft
were built in
Personnel at the base hope their efforts will not be in vain,
as heavy rain washed out the 1996 show and the World
Trade Centre bombing led to the cancellation of the 2001
event. Wing Commander Rod Neilson said the base expected
to attract 50,000 to 60,000 people each day.
The cancellation of the previous two shows “have heightened
the interest in south-east
particularly as the last major air show was for the Air Force’s
60th anniversary in 1981.
Aircrafts on display and flying in the Air Show.
Roulettes Aerobatic Team (PC-9)
Squirrel Pairs Display Team
The C-17 Globemaster is a heavy airlift aircraft with the
capacity to carry a huge load. It can fly a very long time
without having to refuel, and can take off from and land
on dirt runways. This massive Boeing C-17 is Australia’s
largest strategic airlift freighter and is capable of transporting
a 77,500 kilogram payload.
The AP-3C Orion began as a passenger aircraft called the
Electra, which first flew in 1957. It was later converted for
military use in 1962. It is an extremely versatile aircraft
capable of many roles including maritime surveillance,
anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare, naval fleet support,
fisheries patrol, and survivor search and supply.
The Orion has a maximum speed of 750 km/h and can stay
in the air for up to 15 hours without refuelling. The power
of each of its four Allison turboprop engines is an enormous
4,600 horsepower. You would need approximately 20
six-cylinder family cars to generate the same amount of
horsepower as a single Orion engine.
Click to play video of The Roulettes Aerobatic Flying Team.
The PC-9 is the high-performance aircraft flown by the Roulettes
aerobatic team that you will see perform at the air show.
The Roulettes fly at speeds of up to 590 km/h and pull up to
6 'G' when performing aerobatic displays.
The Hawk 127 is primarily used for fighter training.
It has up-to-date instrumentation and weapons capability,
and is used to prepare aircrew to make sure they are ready
to fly the F/A-18 Hornet fighter or F-111 strike aircraft.
C-130 Hercules. 2008 is the 50th anniversary of C-130
Hercules operations in
participate on both days of the Air Show.
No 37 Squadron, based at RAAF Base
strategic and combat airlift. This aircraft is capable of lifting
20,000 kilograms and is currently deployed in the
The F/A-18 Hornet is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can
reach the amazing speed of 2,200km/h. It is capable of
flying for 2,700km without refuelling, but it can also be refueled,
while still in the air, by a KC-30B tanker aircraft when necessary.
................Rear view of the F-18 Hornet.
The F-111 is a supersonic long-range strike aircraft operated
by Nos. 1 and 6 Squadrons at Amberley. They have a swing-wing
that can be adjusted for different flight speeds, and when the
wings are positioned fully back, the F-111 can fly at more than
twice the speed of sound (the speed of sound is approximately
1,238 kilometres per hour).
Missiles on the F-111..........and the engine of a F-111.
The F-111 is affectionately known as 'the pig', because it can
fly so low using its terrain-following radar that it is said to be like
a pig with its 'nose in the weeds'.
Click to play video of F-111 Dump and Burn.
It often happens when one is taking video in a crowded
situation, somebody moves in from of the camera and this
was no exception as you will see an arm block the view of
the F-111 hurtling into the sky.
The F-111 will retire in 2010, so essentially it's performing its
last RAAF Amberley display.
It is a pretty important milestone as the F-111 has been a
mainstay here for 40 years and part of
capabilities since the 1970s.
The F-111 will remain in the RAAF's arsenal but will soon be
replaced by twin-seater F-18 Super Hornets, which are
expected to be on display at next year's air show.
aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport
in the 1930s and 1940s. Early
American, TWA and Eastern ordered over 400 DC-3s.
These fleets paved the way for the modern American air
travel industry, quickly replacing trains as the favored means
of long-distance travel across the
War II, many civilian DC-3s were drafted for the war effort and
nearly 10,000 military versions of the DC-3 were built.
I’m showing a number of aircraft and helicopters that were on
display even though they were not part of the flying show.
.........Lockheed L1049 Super Constellation..
This is the last photo I took as we left a little early before
the end of the show hoping that we would miss the exodus
of vehicles, and this we did.
I didn’t take many photos of planes in the air as I was also
taking video. I took about 25 minutes of video and I’ve
downloaded two small clips which I’m including in this post.
Should you have the opportunity of attending any of the air
shows that are flown in many parts of the world, I recommend
that you spare some time and enjoy the aircraft on the ground
as well as the display in the air. | aerospace |
http://baap.info/?p=1191 | 2023-01-28T17:28:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499646.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20230128153513-20230128183513-00786.warc.gz | 0.960918 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__66269089 | en | We would like to thank Kimberly Scott Ford. The first African American female pilot to fly for Alaska Airlines.
Lt Col (ret) Kimberly Scott Ford served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and flew the KC-135R Stratotanker and the C-17 Globemaster in worldwide air refueling and airlift operations. She also flew over 1000 combat support hours in support of operations in Kosovo, Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. Kimberly retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve on Jan 1, 2016 after a 25-year military career, and is currently serving as a 737 first officer for Alaska Airlines based in Seattle, WA
Kimberly is a 1990 graduate of U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) with a degree in Political Science, and received a Master’s in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University in 1997. She is the first African American female to fly the C-17.
Kimberly is passionate about helping underserved youth achieve their dreams in aerospace. She is married to Col (ret) Edward L. Ford and splits her time between the Redmond, WA and Shreveport, LA, where he serves as a civilian (GS-15) in Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB. | aerospace |
https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/job/lexington/aircraft-mechanic-ii-electrical-group-lead/694/30862879712 | 2022-08-11T05:06:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571234.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811042804-20220811072804-00042.warc.gz | 0.900486 | 1,680 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__107275345 | en | Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrical) Group Lead
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Aircraft Mechanic II (Electrical) Group Lead
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Description:This mechanic maintains repairs and maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel systems, and mechanical components, applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies required expertise in restoring equipment condition and or operation, and applies comprehensive technical expertise to solve moderate to complex problems by interpreting technical documentation such as; blueprints or manufactures’ manuals.
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From green energy to aerospace, there are so many ways you can make a difference with us. | aerospace |
https://en.flyhaa.de/success-stories/successstory-rainer/ | 2023-09-24T18:05:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506658.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924155422-20230924185422-00367.warc.gz | 0.963666 | 184 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__66405881 | en | Rainer joined us in 2005 to pursue his dream of becoming a helicopter pilot.
After successfully completing his training, Rainer began working as a flight instructor for us and over the years, advanced to the position of Chief Instructor in our Instrument Course. Between 2011 and 2013, Rainer worked for Hillsboro Aviation’s Charter department and flew tours around Mount St. Helens in the Bell 206. In addition, he started flying tours along Oregon’s coast in the summer of 2012 to gain more experience.
In the summer of 2013, Rainer had the opportunity to fly for ERA Helicopters in Juneau, Alaska. Immediately following that, Rainer secured a job in the Gulf of Mexico where, from 2013 to 2017, he flew to oil rigs in Agusta Westland AW119 and AW109 helicopters.
Since 2015, Rainer has also been an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. | aerospace |
https://vagabondish.com/finally-you-can-now-camp-free-at-the-international-space-station/ | 2022-01-23T05:55:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304134.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123045449-20220123075449-00224.warc.gz | 0.94304 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__86006367 | en | Vagabondish is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Read our disclosure.
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced that private companies and other U.S. governmental offices will be able to use the International Space Station free of charge if they cover their own transportation costs.
NASA is managing the ISS, due to be completed in 2010, on behalf of 15 partner nations, including Japan.
The United States last year authorized a new national space policy that supports manned missions to the moon and Mars, greatly changing its plans for the ISS and opening up about half of the U.S. facilities on the station for use.
The United States owns about half of the usage rights of the Japanese experiment module Kibo, meaning space for the module might be made available.
According to U.S. media, use of the ISS would be free provided transportation can be secured for modules.
Fantastic. If I can just figure out where I left my go-go-gadget Jet Pack or that matchbook that I wrote Richard Branson‘s cell phone number on, I might have a place to stay for free until I leave next year. | aerospace |
https://www.china-arms.com/2016/06/chinese-aircraft-carrier-catapult-delivered-to-navy-in-2020-and-j-20-carrier-aircraft-remains-a-mystery/ | 2019-03-25T05:26:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203755.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20190325051359-20190325073359-00083.warc.gz | 0.951009 | 914 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__55543343 | en | Chinese-made J-20 is a twin-engine stealth heavy fourth-generation fighter, the J-20 aircraft will become one of the main Chinese Air Force combat aircraft. But the current state of the J-20 aircraft clearly does not meet the requirements of carrier aircraft, if you want to develop the J-20 carrier-based aircraft, you also need to make some appropriate changes, from the successful development of some way to go yet.
Chinese Navy J-20 carrier-based demand in number compared with the Chinese Air Force’s needs and does not take advantage of the Chinese Air Force fixed-wing aircraft development has always been a large enterprise customers. Of course, the needs and importance of such national strategies aircraft engineering and general commercial transactions sense there is a big difference, this issue will be the headquarters for coordination.
Now fear is that the J-20 carrier-based development progress, after all, the J-20 carrier-based changes larger, procedures and time required to go will be more able to be developed simultaneously with the aircraft carrier catapult might there are some variables.
When asked for some, the Internet has been the emergence of an alleged F-15 carrier-based aircraft catapult takeoff and to be modified photographs showing front landing gear to accommodate increased catapult hook and down the retraction actuator. As the photo is vague, reflecting the details are not clear, its authenticity is very suspicious. Compared with a typical carrier-based aircraft, the F-15 forward fuselage is too long, but after the front landing gear installation and rely on, together with greater height, to cope with the violent impact when landing, the aircraft nose landing gear structure of pay increase considerable weight, compared to catapult modified pay structure will be less weight gain.
It was calculated that the current J-15 modified to catapult to strengthen the landing gear, you may want to weight 300 kg. This strict control of the empty weight of the J-15, it is not good news. However with a view of the F-15 can be converted into a catapult after further weight loss, because the original order to improve the performance of low-speed flight flying leaps slippery designed lift devices, such as the J-15 canard, etc., it is possible in the catapult take-off mode cancel. Thus comparing calculated by the modified F -15 weight can be controlled at 200 kg. When asked for some, the Internet has been the emergence of an alleged F-15 carrier-based aircraft catapult takeoff and to be modified photos, so some people do have a judgment J-15 loaded catapult take-off “program.” Catapult take-off can be further increased takeoff weight fully loaded F -15, -15 F thereby increasing fuel loads and the ability to mount weapons, which has a very large significance for the F-15 aircraft carrier battle groups to enhance their performance.
From these photos can interpret at least the two, one is the development of China’s own aircraft carrier catapult system development schedule is ideal; the other is the Chinese navy is developing the F-15 carrier aircraft catapult type. It seems that Chinese Navy carrier-based fighter aircraft developed four generations of progress there are some concerns, and the development of the J-15 type aircraft catapult either as a backup means, and will not appear embarrassment catapult-type aircraft carrier aircraft It can also be directly used J-15 type aircraft carrier catapult to the top when you shipborne capacity insufficient number of four generations of machines, formed as a transitional model aircraft carrier battle group’s combat effectiveness.
According to Chinese naval weapons and equipment, “the construction of generation, design generation, pre-research generation” usual practice, the aircraft carrier catapult type should have been in the design, construction started in a few years can be expected in 2020, a later time can be delivered to the Chinese Navy China’s fourth-generation carrier-based fighter development time must be less than this time period in order to reach a harmonious development of aircraft carriers with catapults. In addition, there is a possibility that the Chinese navy is also currently while developing stealth fighter drones, after all, Chinese UAV technology has been at the forefront of the world.
But things are developing, and the process of development there will be variable, just as people did not expect China will build a naval aircraft carrier 001A as the J-20 carrier-based aircraft can be synchronized with the Chinese Navy aircraft carrier catapult development or halfway also there are some variables. | aerospace |
http://christianvictoryacademy.org/CVA/CAP.html | 2019-02-16T09:04:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247480240.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216085312-20190216111312-00287.warc.gz | 0.976145 | 485 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__72697527 | en | CVA is proud to join with Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Cadet Programs.
While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, CAP's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. The program allows young people to progress at their own pace through a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership. Cadets compete for academic scholarships to further their studies in fields such as engineering, science, aircraft mechanics, aerospace medicine, meteorology, as well as many others. Those cadets who earn cadet officer status may enter the Air Force as an E3 (airman first class) rather than an E1 (airman basic).
Whatever your interests - survival training, flight training, photography, astronomy - there's a place for you in CAP's cadet program.
"I think Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is great because it gives me an opportunity for many things I never would have been able to do. I've flown in a high-tech flight simulator, looked at an F-22 up close, and been to a mini-bootcamp. They give you the opportunity to actually fly when you're just 14! CAP is really fun and a learning experience that you'll never forget, especially if you love planes!"|
CJ - CVA Student, 2013
"Civil Air Patrol helped me with my medical problems. Physical Training night has always scared me at first. You have to run one mile. At the last P.T. I was running with my friend and we were behind everyone else. He really encouraged me to run faster and I beat my record time that night. I've met a lot of new friends in CAP and the unit is always there for you. They support you all the way and never give up on you."|
Allison - CVA Student, 2013
"Civil Air Patrol is a fabulous military organization that has enhanced my son's work ethic and developed outstanding leadership skills. They train the students to be disciplined in everything they do and accountable for their actions both during CAP activities and in their personal lives. They learn that they are held to a higher standard and they strive to excel in other areas of their lives as well. Overall Civil Air Patrol is by far the best extracurricular activity and civil service we have ever experienced."|
Lisa - CVA Parent, 2013 | aerospace |
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- Minor injuries after plane crashes in water off Makaha beach Updated: May-23-16 10:40 pm
WAIANAE, Hawaii - Two people survived with minor injuries after the small plane they were in crashed into the water close to shore off west Oahu's Makaha beach on Monday, officials said.
- The Latest: 2 onboard small plane stable after Makaha crash Updated: May-23-16 8:34 pm
WAIANAE, Hawaii - The Latest on a small aircraft crash off Makaha Beach Park (all times local):
- The Latest: County: Plane in crash on SkyDive Kauai tour Updated: May-23-16 7:25 pm
HANAPEPE, Hawaii - The Latest on a small plane that crashed on Kauai, killing five people on board (all times local):
- Bomber restored in Wichita passes last major hurdle to fly Updated: May-23-16 5:34 pm
WICHITA, Kansas - Volunteers have achieved another major milestone in their efforts to restore a World War II bomber.
- Oklahoma landowners register airstrips to halt wind farms Updated: May-23-16 5:19 pm
OKLAHOMA CITY - Southwest Oklahoma landowners have registered private airstrips in order to push back on the development of wind farms in the area.
- Senators want higher liability for Great Lakes oil spills Updated: May-22-16 1:47 pm
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan - Michigan's U.S. senators want the Department of Transportation to make sure oil pipelines crossing underneath the Great Lakes are treated as "offshore" and not "onshore" to ensure the owners will have to pay the full cost of a cleanup if there is a spill.
- Restored vintage World War II bomber certified to fly Updated: May-21-16 3:03 pm
WICHITA, Kansas - A World War II aircraft that took nearly 16 years to restore might be flying over Kansas in the next few weeks after receiving a certificate of airworthiness from the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Privacy fears: Panel has advice for drone operators Updated: May-20-16 5:12 pm
DALLAS - A panel of privacy experts and technology companies organized by the Obama administration has issued guidelines for using drones without being overly intrusive.
- Unmanned aircraft partnership gets FAA authorization Updated: May-20-16 2:05 pm
RICHMOND, Virginia - The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new flight corridor in central Virginia for unnamed aircraft testing.
- Keystone woman fed up with Mount Rushmore helicopter tours Updated: May-20-16 10:01 am
KEYSTONE, South Dakota - A Keystone woman is fed up with the noise of helicopter tours around Mount Rushmore.
- Cleveland airport to pay $200K fine over snow, ice removal Updated: May-18-16 12:28 am
CLEVELAND - Cleveland has agreed to pay a $200,000 fine to settle Federal Aviation Administration complaints that Cleveland Hopkins International Airport had failed to maintain adequate staffing to clear runways of snow and ice.
- Correction: Radar-Activated Turbine Lights story Updated: May-14-16 12:27 pm
LOWELL, Vermont - In a story May 12 about wind farm warning lights in Lowell, Vermont, The Associated Press erroneously reported the status of the project. It needs final approval from the FAA and state regulators, not just the FAA.
- Policing the bird highway Updated: May-14-16 8:18 am
KETCHIKAN, Alaska - On a nice, sunny day in the 1960s, air taxi pilot Dick Hamlin picked up two women and their babies to take them to a logging camp on Kasaan Bay. As the air taxi approached Grindall Island, Hamlin noticed an eagle in the air, watching the plane.
- Hawaiian Airlines to fly from Tokyo to Kailua-Kona Updated: May-13-16 8:20 pm
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines on Friday secured the right to begin flying nonstop between Tokyo and Kailua-Kona, bringing a regularly scheduled direct flight from Japan to the Big Island for the first time since 2010.
- The Latest: Hawaiian to fly Tokyo-Kona 3 times a week Updated: May-13-16 3:57 pm
HONOLULU - The Latest on Hawaiian Airlines winning Tokyo to Kailua-Kona route (all times local):
- Oxford Schools to consider drone policy Updated: May-13-16 10:16 am
OXFORD, Mississippi - The Oxford School District is considering a new policy that would forbid anyone from flying a drone or any remote-controlled aircraft in the skies over school campuses or school properties without the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Dubuque terminal finishes 6 months early, $3M under budget Updated: May-12-16 3:55 pm
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque Regional Airport's new terminal is ready to open, six months ahead of schedule and about $3 million under budget.
- Small plane hits deer, flips while trying to land at airport Updated: May-11-16 4:38 pm
KEENE, New Hampshire - Authorities say a small plane struck a deer and flipped over while landing at a New Hampshire airport.
- Takata logs second year of red ink, expects return to profit Updated: May-11-16 11:59 am
TOKYO - Takata Corp., the Japanese auto-parts maker behind massive air-bag recalls, is expecting a return to profit for the fiscal year through March 2017, although it just agreed to recall millions of additional parts. | aerospace |
https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/mike-massimino/ | 2023-09-28T18:47:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00024.warc.gz | 0.967328 | 1,289 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__215735819 | en | Former Astronaut & Bestselling Author
Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut, is a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and the senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. He received a BS from Columbia University, and MS degrees in mechanical engineering and in technology and policy, as well as a PhD in mechanical engineering, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
After working as an engineer at IBM, NASA, and McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, along with academic appointments at Rice University and at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Mike was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1996, and is the veteran of two space flights, the fourth and fifth Hubble Space Telescope servicing missions in 2002 and 2009. Mike has a team record for the number of hours spacewalking in a single space shuttle mission, and he was also the first person to tweet from space. During his NASA career he received two NASA Space Flight Medals, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the American Astronautical Society’s Flight Achievement Award, and the Star of Italian Solidarity.
Mike has made numerous television appearances, including a six-time recurring role as himself on the CBS hit comedy The Big Bang Theory. He has hosted Science Channel’s The Planets and its special Great American Eclipse. He is featured in National Geographic Channel’s series One Strange Rock and is the host for Science Channel’s series The Planets and Beyond. He is a frequent guest on television news and talk show programs, including NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, and CNN. He has also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and on StarTalk radio and television shows.
Mike’s book, Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe, has received rave reviews and is a New York Times best-seller. Mike's new book, Spaceman: The True Story of a Young Boy’s Journey to Becoming an Astronaut, a young adult version of his previously published autobiography, is scheduled for publication on April 7th, 2020. He is a recipient of the 2017 Christopher Award, the 2017 Columbia University Community Impact Outstanding Community Service Award, the 2017 National Space Club Communications Award, and in 2018 was inducted into the Long Island Air and Space Hall of Fame. The street that Mike grew up on in Franklin Square, Long Island has been renamed “Mike Massimino Street.”
Mike Massimino shares with audiences personal stories of inspiration, innovation, teamwork and leadership as drawn from his experiences in one of the greatest and most dangerous jobs someone can have—NASA astronaut. Through humor and storytelling, he highlights the pursuit and achievement of a childhood dream, the dedication and teamwork necessary to train for one of NASA’s most difficult space missions, the determination needed to face tragedies like the Columbia space shuttle accident, and the innovation and leadership necessary to overcome seemingly insurmountable trials when in space and beyond. He leaves his audiences understanding the value of having passion for what you do, of perseverance in achieving a goal, of building a team to meet great challenges, and of creativity and innovation in problem solving. He also inspires audiences with the awe and beauty of space and shares his thoughts on the future—both personal and in regard to the ever-changing and competitive space program.
Mike and his fellow astronauts spent hours in simulators practicing how they would work and communicate with their support team in the Mission Control Center (MCC) while literally a world apart. He also spent years as a Capcom (Spacecraft Communicator) in MCC communicating with and supporting astronauts in space. Critical problems arose during Mike’s final spacewalk on the Hubble Space Telescope, and even though support team members were at various locations on Earth, they were able to save the day for Mike in space. Although we are now physically separated from each other today due to COVID-19, we can strive to be the person that people can call for help. Reach out and try to be someone else’s Mission Control Center.
Mike’s NASA training taught him valuable lessons on how to thrive in isolation. Some tips are: try to embrace the situation; concentrate on meaningful work; keep open the lines of communication between friends, family and co-workers; be respectful of the well-being of your crewmates; keep up your self-care and exercise; enjoy the beauty of our planet; and use time away from the hustle and bustle of our normal daily routines to think introspectively about our lives.
Mike’s first spaceflight was on Space Shuttle Columbia. On Columbia’s next voyage, the crew and the space shuttle were lost during re-entry. It was devastating to lose seven of his friends in an instant. While grieving and consoling the families of those fallen heroes, another reality set in: what would happen to the future of the space program? The International Space Station was not yet completed and the Hubble Space Telescope needed repair. Mike and his colleagues would not let the loss of their friends be in vain. Innovative procedures, tools, and techniques were developed to get the shuttle flying again to finish that important work. Mike shares stories of how that same effort and attitude is needed now to recover from the effects of COVID-19 on our businesses and lives.
Mike’s second space flight was one of the last of the Space Shuttle Program. It was time for NASA to retire the shuttle and move on to the next phase in space exploration. That next phase included flying exclusively on the Russian Soyuz for a few years, and working with commercial companies to provide launch services in the future. Many at NASA did not want to accept these changes. But the last few years have shown that those who accepted these changes have thrived, while those who resisted are no longer contributing. We may not like the new world we are now living in that has forced us to change the way we do business. But by accepting change and knowing that change can provide unseen opportunities, we can still shoot for the stars.
Many of his stories are very topical to what we are all going through right now - including the quarantine and isolation astronauts go through before going into space. | aerospace |
https://www.muneerlyati.com/how-does-a-jet-engine-work/ | 2024-02-22T08:23:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00104.warc.gz | 0.952226 | 823 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__170946378 | en | The Jet engine is a type of reaction-type engine that produces thrust by generating and releasing a fast-moving jet. This form of propulsion is useful for aircrafts and many other machines. The jet itself is not very powerful, so this is a good example of how to make one. But how does a Jet work? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a Jet engine? How do they differ from a regular piston engine?
The main advantage of jet engines is that they have much more efficiency than a piston engine. Piston engines have just one stroke to extract energy, whereas the jet engine passes the exhaust through multiple turbine stages to extract the maximum energy. The fan of a Jet engine can be described as a propeller on steroids. It takes the energy that is created in a combustion chamber and turns a blade to propel the aircraft forward. In fact, a Jet engine has more than 20 blades, which makes it a very efficient and complex machine.
The ramjet is the most basic type of Jet engine. It is a long, cylindrical tube that bulges in the middle and tapers off at the ends. The shape of this tube causes the air that enters the front of the engine to expand and develop a higher pressure in the center. The compressed air is then used to burn a fuel – usually kerosene – to create thrust. The hot gases that are produced by a Jet engine are similar to the air that escapes from a rubber balloon.
The design of a jet engine uses the Third Law of Physics. It uses the forces of the Fourth Law of Motion to propel the airplane forward. A gas turbine is a component of a jet engine, and the force produced by it causes the thrust that propels the vehicle. The gas turbines generate the thrust and the air is retained inside. The compressor is a component of the engine and contains bladed fans that are attached to a shaft.
The ramjet is the simplest of jet engines. It is a long, cylindrical tube that bulges in the middle and tapers in the ends. The ramjet’s design forces cause the air to expand and develop a higher pressure in the center of the engine. The fuel that is burned is compressed in this way and is compared to air escaping from a rubber balloon. It creates more thrust in a jet than a traditional piston.
The Jet engine is a common form of air-breathing turbine engines. They pull air from the front, compress it and then combine it with fuel. The resulting gasses then expel out of the rear of the engine. This process is similar to the four-stroke cycle, and the thrust generated by a jet engine results from the acceleration of the air. The thrust is derived from the acceleration of the air through the nozzle.
A jet engine works by using the principle of conservation of momentum. The jet engine pushes air out at high speed. The result is a force known as a torque. This force is the force of gravity. If the air inside the nozzle is too dense, the pressure would explode. In a rocket, it is important to maintain a constant pressure. Unlike a conventional piston, the exhaust gases of a jet engine are essentially the same.
The main component of a jet engine is the turbine. The turbine uses a spinning nozzle to create thrust. The hot air is sucked out of the engine and funneled into a compressor. The air is squeezed and pushed through the nozzle by small blades that push the air along the tube. As the fuel is added, this compressed gas becomes denser and hotter. This is what causes a jet to produce its thrust.
In a conventional aircraft, the engine uses a piston, similar to that found in cars. Its steel cylinders make power. A gas or diesel engine squirts air into the cylinder. The pistons then compress the mixture, igniting the mixture and producing thrust. If these two components do not meet, the fuel will ignite spontaneously. It is similar in this way in the case of a jet that has a nozzle and a spark plug. | aerospace |
https://co2insanity.com/2011/03/04/as-another-nasa-climate-satellite-explodes-%E2%80%93-conspiracy-or-incompetence/ | 2022-10-04T16:28:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337516.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20221004152839-20221004182839-00127.warc.gz | 0.932623 | 686 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__269777455 | en | By: John O’Sullivan
Cynics suggest foul play as NASA rocket explodes and yet another crucial space mission to measure global warming ends in disaster.
Reports are that a catastrophic system failure of the second NASA’s ‘Glory’ Satellite is believed to have caused the craft to crash into the ocean somewhere near Antarctica. The onboard Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) was a satellite system designed to measure how tiny airborne particles in the atmosphere affect the earth’s climate.
Satellitegate conspiracy talk reared its ugly head again as soon as the rocket exploded shortly after take off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The satellite was, in fact, a replacement for the first OCO that also exploded in 2009 in similarly strange circumstances. Again, cynics are suggesting foul play.
The OCO system was designed to be instrumental in finally settling the global warming debate.The observatory would have been able to show scientists precisely how much energy is falling from the Sun onto Earth.
Thus researchers could have precisely calculated how much, if at all, human emissions of carbon dioxide were altering the climate; perhaps even proving that the scare over man-made global warming has been a hoax all along.
‘Lightning Strikes Twice’ to Thwart Climate Researchers
According to experts it appears the same problem that doomed the 2009 OCO launch has led to a second explosive failure causing further embarrassment to the faltering trillion-dollar US space agency. The back-to-back ‘Taurus XL’ failures have resulted in losses totaling nearly $700 million.
Despite NASA’s “ thorough investigation” and assurances that a problem with a detachable heat shield on the nose of the satellite had been fixed ‘lightning struck twice.’
“Exact same rocket, exact same failure” said BBC’s Science Correspondence Jonathan Amos who told BBC News viewers (March 4, 2011) that the “clam shell” nose cone covering that protected the rocket failed to detach properly five minutes into the launch.
The BBC speculated that the rocket might have been either too heavy or too slow precipitating the failure of the nose cone to detach; thereby the rocket’s trajectory fatally altered causing the craft to explode mid-flight.
More Proof to Deepen the SatelliteGate Scandal?
With yet another $250 million investment now laying on the bottom of the ocean floor the world is again left without reliable measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
As this author first exclusively reported in 2010, there are grave and persistent problems not only with both the OCO rockets but other satellites designed to measure climate change as shown here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
The OCO was “the only satellite in the world that will do the kind of global collection we need,” said James Lewis, a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and one of the authors of a 2010 report on satellite monitoring of climate change. “And we haven’t thought about how to replace it.”
So will this turn out to be yet another ugly chapter in the Satellitegate scandal? A news conference is scheduled for later today to discuss this failure and how NASA will proceed. For updates check the NASA website here.
Source: John O’Sullivan | aerospace |
http://www.nastarcenter.com/a-new-approach-to-flight-simulation/2 | 2020-08-08T05:43:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737289.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20200808051116-20200808081116-00519.warc.gz | 0.967636 | 550 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__141867704 | en | A New Approach to Flight Simulation
In these trainers, we were able to learn instrument procedures, practice “switchology”, accomplish checklist items and get a good workout in emergency procedures. What we could not do was do what we did in the airplane. An intercept was “procedures only”. Since we couldn’t see the ground, we could not practice air-to-ground gunnery; and since we couldn’t see another airplane, air-to-air training was non-existent, except for conditions simulating night/weather.
My first experience in a real flight simulator was in the KC-10, with similar experiences in the B-2 and C-17. These simulators, like those used by the airlines, were actually like the airplanes they simulated. Some might be surprised to learn that when USAF pilots learn to fly a large plane, they learn almost exclusively in the flight simulator; then get one or two rides in the real plane, followed by their check ride. What a savings in flying dollars, airframe life and overall wear and tear on the aircraft. By contrast, simulators only play an adjunct role in fighter pilot training and most training is done in the aircraft. Why the difference?
Until very recently, introducing motion into flight simulators was counterproductive. It’s well known that no motion is better than bad motion. It’s unrealistic and only serves to detract from the training environment, which is why motion in flight simulators was forgone for greatly improved visuals and eventually linking in a DMO environment. However, recent breakthroughs in centrifuge technology have finally allowed for the right motion, with high fidelity, to be available today in a high performance motion system. Today’s realistic motion is superior to all previous concepts and has afforded an opportunity to inject
realism into tactical flight simulation. So what’s the problem? It’s that the centrifuge has been the pilot’s enemy since the early 1990’s. The USAF was losing so many planes to G induced loss of consciousness (GLOC) that it mandated all pilots flying fighters go to Holloman AFB, NM for “G Awareness Training”. The problem was that if you didn’t pass this training, you had a great opportunity to lose your wings, or at the least your fighter aircraft assignment. The program wasn’t designed to be punitive, but pilots soon learned that a bad experience at Holloman could have lasting, adverse effects on one’s career. Most pilots would much rather have had a tooth pulled without Novocain than take a spin in a centrifuge.
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https://www.vikhepatil.org/post/cubsat-satellite-launching-mission-workshop | 2021-10-28T17:20:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588398.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028162638-20211028192638-00257.warc.gz | 0.9587 | 436 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__234326773 | en | CubSat Satellite Launching Mission workshop
Man-made satellite is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit. And first satellite was launched into orbit in 1957.
Today, a growing number of satellites orbit around the Earth, making various Earth observations, communications, navigations and science applications. While we not always realize, they contribute considerably to our well-being and enable us to achieve our objectives in new and innovative ways.
VPMS, recognized the importance of this technology, and arranged three-day hands-on workshop on CubSat Satellite Launching Mission workshop which was conducted by Dr. Suresh Naik Space Education Institute.
On the first day 23rd Nov 2018, the programme started off with the School prayer followed by the Lamp lighting ceremony. The Chief guest of the programme was Prof Suresh Naik, Ex-Group Director ISRO, Present Chairman International Space Society, & Director & Mission Mentor of Suresh Naik Space Education Centre.
In his inaugural speech he explained about the launching of satellites, eclipse management, space and ground segments, also payload of a satellite. Working of Space Station was also explained by him in detail. It was very educative and informative speech. Post lunch workshop began with the explanation of Satellite, its types and importance.
Students soldered the circuits and fitted the screws on the receiver and the transmitter module and placed DHT11, LDR and BMP180 sensors on transmitter PCB and placed the other components on the receiving PCB.
On the second day of the workshop 24th Nov.2018, began with connecting the Arduino to the transmitter PCB and explanation of use of multimeter. Students made their parachutes and designed them. Students made the miniature Satellites and attached it with the parachutes.
On the third day, the most exciting event took place. The Satellites were successfully launched by the students on the VPMS ground. It was a great learning experience for our students to understand base station, mini satellite and parachute. They learnt various sensors, electronic circuits, doing soldering, assembling, building transmission and receiving capabilities. The activity was thoroughly enjoyed by the students. | aerospace |
https://media.us.norwegian.com/pressreleases/norwegian-increases-its-long-haul-fleet-and-acquires-two-new-dreamliners-1208135 | 2020-08-14T08:13:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739182.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20200814070558-20200814100558-00348.warc.gz | 0.956372 | 713 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__19422150 | en | Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more long-haul routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. The 787-9 is larger than the eight 787-8s that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes. With this new agreement, the long-haul fleet will consist of 19 Dreamliners by 2018.
Norwegian continues to expand its international operations by signing an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. Today, Norwegian has eight 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft in its long-haul fleet, as well as 11 787-9 Dreamliners on order. The company will have 19 long-haul aircraft in its fleet by 2018, whereof four will be delivered in 2016, five in 2017 and two in 2018.
“In order to make our long-haul operation even more competitive, we are dependent on more brand new cost-efficient aircraft. Our long-haul routes have been very popular among passengers and I´m very satisfied to have secured more Dreamliners. This will enable us to launch even more routes to exiting destinations all over the world. This is a fantastic airplane with high passenger comfort, long range and low fuel burn,” said Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos.
The 787-9 has 344 seats whereof 35 in premium and 309 in economy. The new aircraft will be leased by Norwegian’s asset company, Arctic Aviation Assets.
Facts about Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner:
- 6 meters (20 feet) longer than the 787-8
- Significantly increased cargo capacity compared to the 787-8
- 8 % lower fuel consumption per seat than today’s model, which also means lower emissions
- Can fly longer than the 787-8
Norwegian’s Press Office, tlf. + 47 454 56 012
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, commercially branded “Norwegian”, is a low-cost airline listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. Norwegian is the second largest airline in Scandinavia and third largest low cost carrier in Europe. Close to 24 million passengers fly on its network per year. Norwegian has a route portfolio that stretches across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, as well as long-haul flights to the US and Southeast Asia. The company has a total of 424 routes to 130 destinations and employs approximately 4,500 people in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, UK, Spain and Thailand. The company has 258 undelivered aircraft on firm order. Norwegian was founded in 1993 and its headquarter is in Fornebu, Norway. Norwegian offers better leg room than most competitors, in-flight WiFi on short haul, world-class punctuality and a fleet of 96 aircraft with an average age of only four years. In 2013 and 2014, Norwegian was voted Europe’s best low-cost carrier of the year by the renowned SkyTrax World Airline Awards. In 2014, Norwegian also won three prizes at the prestigious Passenger Choice Awards for Best Airline in Europe, Best Inflight Connectivity & Communications and Best Single Achievement in Passenger Experience for its moving map on the 787 Dreamliners. In addition, Norwegian was awarded Europe's best low-cost airline by AirlineRatings.com for the second year running. | aerospace |
http://kpae.blogspot.com/2013/11/paine-field-november-6.html | 2017-04-25T08:30:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120206.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00520-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.896838 | 102 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__211694149 | en | WF157 Lufthansa Cargo D-ALFB back from a B1 flight.
WF156 Lufthansa Cargo D-ALFA back from a customer flight.
ZB002 N789FT was scheduled for a B1 flight today, after taxiing to 16R the 787-9 returned to the flightline.
A 787 wing set was unloaded from N249BA this evening.
ZA216 Jetstar Airways VH-VKB back from first flight. | aerospace |
https://airpilots.org.au/scholarships/ | 2023-02-09T05:18:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764501407.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230209045525-20230209075525-00502.warc.gz | 0.940335 | 796 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__126489135 | en | Are you thinking of becoming a professional pilot, either civil or military? Are you looking for independent and unbiased information on how to achieve your dream? Visit …
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots is pleased to announce the availability of the scholarships listed below.
Advanced Flight Theory is a Registered Training Organisation offering the highest quality, fully accredited Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theory courses. Advanced Flight Theory will offer one scholarship that covers the cost of their full time ATPL theory course valued at $5,350.00
Southern Cross Flight Simulator Services, based at Goolwa Airport, approximately 65 Kms south of Adelaide, provides Instrument Rating Instruction in their CASA certified ELITE AT11i Simulator. SCFSS will provide four scholarships comprising 20 hours of instruction provided by one of the most experienced pilot/ instructors you are likely to encounter as the initial training towards an instrument rating and are worth $2600.00 each. The aircraft element will have to be undertaken at a flying school of your choice.
Aviation Australia is a world class, registered training organisation, offering courses in cabin crew, engineering and pilot training to aspiring individuals, looking to pursue a career in the aviation industry.
Aviation Australia are pleased to offer a place on one of their Multi Crew Cooperation courses designed to provide you with the team skills you need to work effectively as a pilot on a modern-day flight deck in a multi-crew airline environment. At the end of the week long course you will receive a formal Certificate of Completion as well as logbook endorsement of competence. Many airlines consider completion of this course as an advantage in pilot applicants. The nominal value of the course is $6,000.
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots, Education Trust is supported by the membership of the Honourable Company Air Pilots, Australian Region. The Education Trust will provide a number of scholarships that best match the needs of deserving applicants.
Applications for the 2022 Scholarship Program can be submitted via our on-line application form at this link.
Applications must be submitted no later than 17:00 AEST, 15 May 2022. Short listed candidates can expect to be interviewed during June and scholarships will be awarded by 30 June for use over the following 12 months.
If you have any queries regarding our scholarships please contact us at:
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots is pleased to announce the availability of a gliding scholarship, to be offered through the Adelaide Soaring Club, to the value of $1,500.
This scholarship is open to applicants under the age of 30 with a keen interest in aviation, and a strong desire to pursue an aviation career. No previous flying experience is required.
To apply, download the scholarship terms and conditions and follow the application process outlined within the document.
The Queensland Working Group of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, in partnership with Aviation Australia and Airways Aviation sponsor a number of awards through the Queensland Aerospace Gateway to Industry Program and Griffith University.
Aviation High Pilot Excellence Award, sponsored by the Queensland Working Group.
Prof Bates, Head of the School of Aviation, University of Southern Queensland has generously donated an hour’s jet familiarisation flight in their B737 simulator to the winner. This award is presented annually.
The Aviation Safety Studies Award is presented annually to the most outstanding student at the School of Aviation, Griffith University.
Aviation Australia is a world class, registered training organisation, established by the Queensland State Government to support the development and growth of aviation and aerospace industries in both the Australian and international markets. They specialise in delivering training in aircraft maintenance engineering, cabin crew, pilot and remote pilot courses.
With Pilot Training Academies and Aviation Foundation Schools in key locations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, Airways Aviation has more than 30 years of world-class flight training experience to meet the rapid growth in demand for commercial pilots locally. | aerospace |
https://www.biznob.com/increase-commercial-drone-use-creates-market-anti-drone-technology/ | 2021-05-15T13:30:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991370.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210515131024-20210515161024-00548.warc.gz | 0.954075 | 614 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__120535129 | en | Amazon Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos announced on “60 Minutes,” in December, 2013, that the global electronic commerce company is working toward using unmanned drones to deliver packages directly to customers’ homes. For most Americans, this was the introduction to the idea of drones flying around their neighborhoods for commercial use.
Drones are helping firefighters fight wildfires, because they can go into unsafe territory and report the movement and intensity of the blaze to firefighters on the ground. In Tijuana, police are using multiple drones, bought from 3D Robotics, for “preventing crime.”
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) currently does not have regulations finalized for commercial drones, and it is working to have a comprehensive set of guidelines by 2017. For now, FAA has limited the altitude of commercial drones at 400 feet to avoid interfering with the flight of airplanes.
Without laws governing the use of these drones, citizens and companies are susceptible to unethical use of the drones. Corporations could use drones for spying on rivals. The government could spy on its own citizens without their knowledge.
Many Americans are uncomfortable with such unchecked power and would prefer to maintain their privacy, which creates the need for anti-drone technology. State legislature have passed laws for a handful of states, but Congress has not put forth national legislature for drones.
Domestic Drone Countermeasures (DDC) is an upstart company that is developing hardware that can detect drones and alert the user when drones are flying within his or her “Drone Detection Grid.” Users can customize the size and shape of their grids by adjusting the wireless sensors. The product offers a 50-foot radius of detection, but that can be increased with more sensors.
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) projects that the market for domestic drones to reach $13 billion by 2017. DDC does not want to stop the production of commercial drones, but rather they view themselves as a piece of the market.
DDC needs funding and have opened a Kickstarter campaign that concludes in mid-July. They hope to raise over $9,000, but have only collected $736 in pledges as of June 20. Their campaign has been met with negative reactions.
“I’m surprised by the response considering that our product only bolsters the recreational drone sales,” DDC founder Amy Ciesielka said.
DDC seeks to build a product that can protect individuals’ privacy, which would be beneficial to swaying public opinion in favor of commercial drones. People can install a product to protect themselves from any unwanted espionage.
“We could work hand-in-hand (with drone manufacturing) and I think investors would want to be involved in both sides.”
The FAA estimates that 30,000 drones will be flying in American airspace by the year 2020. Whether privacy protection is provided by DDC or not, Americans will likely desire anti-drone technology.
Photo: Cathy Cheney | Portland Business Journal | aerospace |
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jessicasimeone/germanwings-co-pilot-may-have-practiced-descent-on-earlier-f | 2019-05-21T22:33:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256586.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20190521222812-20190522004812-00237.warc.gz | 0.970961 | 395 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__25620488 | en | On the same day as the Airbus crash that killed 150 people, Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz appears to have adjusted a previous flight's altitude to 100 feet several times while the pilot was out of the cockpit.
The French Civil Safety Investigation Authority, known as BEA, released a preliminary report Wednesday on the Germanwings flight that crashed into the French Alps on March 24.
The report drew information from the flight's recorders and found that on Lubitz's previous flight from Dusseldorf to Barcelona he was in control of the plane for four minutes, during which time the selected altitude was decreased to 100 feet more than once, according to the report. That flight landed safely in Barcelona at 7:57 a.m.
The report also provided a detailed timeline of what went on in the cockpit after Lubitz took control of the flight.
The captain passed control of the flight to Lubitz at 9:30 a.m. after he made final communication with air traffic control. The plane crashed just 11 minutes later.
Less than a minute after the pilot left the cockpit, Lubitz changed the selected altitude from 38,000 feet to 100 feet and then changed the plane's autopilot and auto-thrust settings. While the plane descended, air traffic control tried unsuccessfully to contact the co-pilot, the report revealed.
During the subsequent minutes, the cockpit's call signal was recorded four times and six knocks on the door were recorded, as well as a muffled voice asking for the door to be opened. Lubitz refused to open the door and continued to ignore all radio transmissions from the Marseille control center and the French Air Defense System, according to the report.
The report said that by 9:39 a.m. there were five "violent blows on the cockpit door" that lasted about a minute.
At 9:41 a.m. the plane crashed, killing all 150 people onboard. | aerospace |
http://www.icao.int/Security/Pages/RegionalAviationSecurityConferenceBahrain.aspx | 2016-07-26T16:02:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257824995.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071024-00087-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.889552 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__104183596 | en | ICAO convened a Regional Aviation Security Conference on the implementation of the ICAO Assembly Declaration on Aviation Security in Manama, Bahrain on 10 and 11 April 2012. The main objective of the conference was to review actions taken or planned as a consequence of the 37th Session of the ICAO Assembly and its adoption of the Declaration in October 2010.
To view the Conference Programme, please click here.
Additional information is available at the host State’s website (http://www.caa.gov.bh/avsec/index.html).
Click here for the Press Release
Click here for the Joint Statement adopted by the conference (English)
Click here for the Joint Statement adopted by the conference (Arabic)
Click here for the ICAO Declaration on Aviation Security | aerospace |
https://www.effinghamradio.com/2016/04/10/company-spacex-drops-off-inflatable-module-on-international-space-station/ | 2018-11-20T13:41:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039746398.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20181120130743-20181120152743-00193.warc.gz | 0.92402 | 124 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__31002009 | en | Space travel company, SpaceX, recently made headlines by successfully landing their Falcon Rocket on a drone barge after launching the craft to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Part of the 7000 pounds of supplies for the ISS includes an inflatable module where astronauts can sort of hang out? Anyway it’s pretty cool. Here’s what it would look like when it’s inflated.
I wonder if it’s kind of like a bouncy house in space? Pretty cool, but I would not want to be the first person to test it out! Read more on Tech Insider! | aerospace |
https://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/misc-civil-aviation-related-artifacts-collectibles.html?CatListingOffset=312&Offset=312&Per_Page=24&Sort_By=newest | 2020-07-08T08:05:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655896905.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708062424-20200708092424-00452.warc.gz | 0.710508 | 365 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__46804134 | en | Your cart is currently empty.
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http://roads-2-roam.com/delta-skelter/ | 2019-05-22T20:55:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256958.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522203319-20190522225319-00223.warc.gz | 0.97684 | 245 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__18659461 | en | Delta Skelter : Stuck on the tarmac
Dahlings, on the US final leg of our return Asia trip, our plane was stuck on the tarmac at DRT waiting for a take off slot. One hour later, the pilot announced that we were number 9 in line. We had no explanation about the delay but that was the end of the good news.
The real news they wanted to give us was that because of the time incurred, the cockpit crew would be exceeding their Federal limit for flying even if they could take off. The result was the plane returning back to the gate to get another crew.
When back at the gate, I posted this event on facebook and one of my Roam’n friends, Andrewmicus, commented “DELTA = Doesn’t Ever Leave The Airport” which cheered me up quite a bit. I like that.
After getting a new crew and having to refuel again, the outcome was the flight arrived at our destination 2.5 hours late.
Still it was good of Delta to express empathy for the delay: Everyone on the plane was offered a complementary cup of water. Thanks..
Ciao for now, | aerospace |
https://vs1cloud.com/single.php?id=161 | 2023-12-09T18:17:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100942.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209170619-20231209200619-00576.warc.gz | 0.867303 | 438 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__157260292 | en | VS1 Cloud Blog
Innovation management specialist Axillium has convened a new £39.6-million (US$55-million) composite materials consortium, funded by a £20.0-million (US$28-million) commitment from industry and a £19.6-million (US$27-million) commitment from the UK Government via the ATI Program.
Named ASCEND (Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development), the consortium will focus on facilitating the adoption of new composite technologies, the industrialization of new technologies, as well as accelerating aerospace production rates to meet future high-volume requirements.
The collaboration will help develop technologies from across the UK supply-chain to develop the advanced materials and automation equipment required to manufacture lightweight structures for more sustainable aerospace and automotive applications.
The Axillium team initially identified the opportunity for a consortium-led approach to fund companies developing composite materials and processes with collaboration partner GKN Aerospace. After providing initial funding to catalyze the collaboration and define innovation outcomes, Axillium used its proprietary e-Volution innovation framework to convene potential partners around the industry challenge. Having defined the funding support with the ATI, Axillium and is now independently managing the ASCEND program’s innovation delivery in line with Innovate UK’s monitoring processes.
Through a 3-year commitment, the consortium will bring together expertise, capabilities and resources from across the wider UK aerospace and automotive supply chain.
ASCEND lead partner GKN Aerospace will use its long-term experience and in-depth knowledge of composite engineering for integrated airframe structures, and is joined in the ASCEND consortium by partners Assyst Bullmer, Airborne, Cobham Mission Systems Wimborne, Cygnet Texkimp, Des Composites, FAR-UK Ltd, Hexcel Composites, Hive Composites, LMAT, Loop Technology, McLaren Automotive, the National Composites Centre, Rafinex, Sigmatex (UK) and Solvay Composite Materials.
The consortium will be led from GKN Aerospace’s £32-million Global Technology Center (GTC) in Bristol. | aerospace |
http://www.flightpedia.org/flights/flights-from-sialkot-to-sharjah.html | 2014-12-21T20:09:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802772281.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075252-00143-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.884051 | 112 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__60975502 | en | Flight schedule from Sialkot Pakistan to Sharjah United Arab Emirates (SKT
on Shaheen Air International and Pakistan International Airlines. The lowest fare for the route from Sialkot to Sharjah is on starting from $139.
The average flight time is around 3h 25 mins.
This time don't include Layover time at airport.
Did you know?
At least (2) airlines operate flights from Sialkot to Sharjah
At least (2) flights schedule from Sialkot to Sharjah | aerospace |
https://www.bsia.co.uk/blogs/86/ | 2023-12-01T03:52:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00634.warc.gz | 0.952491 | 1,029 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__269516011 | en | Civil Aviation Authority Drone Lead Crowded Space Drones
Press Release (external)
Andrew Hamilton, Civil Aviation Authority Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) lead is to leave the CAA to become Director of Operations at leading drone company Crowded Space Drones.
Andrew has been involved in drones for nearly 10 years and whilst an Inspector with Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, founding the first ever 24 hour UK Police Drone Unit which now has over 50 Police Officers trained as pilots.
Following this, Andrew joined the Civil Aviation Authority, transforming their systems and processes to the benefit of the wider drone industry.
Under his leadership at the Civil Aviation Authority, Andrew has overseen the approval of drone delivery programs, such as the delivery of medical equipment to the Isle of Wight to assist with the Coronavirus response. He also assisted in the roll out of Drone & Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme (DMARES) and significant improvements to the process of applying and renewing commercial drone permissions.
Crowded Space Drones are a specialist drone services company who hold a unique special permission from the Civil Aviation Authority to safely fly as close as five metres from uncontrolled persons and crowds with clients includes Live Nation, BBC Events, Festival Republic, AEG, Wimbledon, Arsenal FC, The Jockey Club, Vision Nine Events, Liverpool City Council and Alexandra Palace. Their work at events includes supporting Crowd Management, Public Safety and Counter Terrorism at events across the United Kingdom and around the world.
Andrew McQuillan, Director of Crowded Space Drones, commented: “Our entire team is absolutely thrilled to have Andrew Hamilton join us to lead our flight operations, there is simply no one in the United Kingdom who has more knowledge, experience and know how in all aspects of the drone industry. This will be a massive benefit to our clients and also help us ensure we are the safest drone operator.”
Andrew Hamilton explained future UK drone regulation further: “Having seen some of Crowded Space Drones work for events such as Wimbledon, The Grand National, Download Festival, Creamfields and Reading Festival, I knew that this was an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected team who help event organisers create stunning visuals above their events and keep crowds safe.
Notes to Editors:
1. Image available at http://www.crowdedspacedrones.com/CrowdedSpaceDrones_AndrewHamilton.jpg
2. Crowded Space Drones was established in November 2015 by Andrew McQuillan following his experience in stopping illegal drones on the sets of HBO Game of Thrones & Disney’s Star Wars.
3. The company is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland with an operational office in Central London
4. Andrew Hamilton will hold the role of Director of Operations, based at their Belfast Head Office.
5. Andrew Hamilton & Andrew McQuillan are both available for interviews, arranged via 07415158077
6. Company website is www.crowdedspacedrones.com
Andrew Hamilton Background Information
Andrew Hamilton has had an exemplary 30 year career in the Police force working for 16 years in the Metropolitan Police and then finishing his 30 year policing career in Devon and Cornwall Police as a Roads Policing Inspector in November 2016.
During his time as a roads policing inspector Andrew was an experienced senior investigating officer, managing an average of 55 fatal road traffic collisions a year. As an experienced drone operator outside of the Police, Andrew saw huge benefits in using a drone at Fatal collision scenes saving money and time instead of using the National Police Air Service. Andrew developed this role further and came back into the force in 2017 to set up the first dedicated Police drone unit in Devon and Cornwall Police & Dorset Police where drones were integrated into everyday police force being used at crime scenes, public order events and contingency planning. This attracted huge National and local media attention and Andrew gave several interviews with Sky News, ITV and BBC explaining the journey.
In May 2018 after setting up the now successful drone unit Andrew left to work as the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Sector lead at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) where he transformed the unit, setting up new policies and procedures as well as the audit and oversight procedure. Andrew also assisted in the roll out of the Drone & Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme (DMARES) which became law in November 2019.
Andrew has developed a huge amount of knowledge in the regulation of UAS whilst working at the CAA as well as his incredible expertise and knowledge in the Police use of drones. Andrew has also investigated numerous drone offences both within the Police and the CAA.
The Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill is currently going through parliament before it is enshrined in law. It is anticipated that this Bill will come into force in the Summer of 2020. This Bill will bring in some major new powers for the Police in dealing with drone offences. Andrew is very much up to speed with this bill and has liaised with the Home Office and DfT during its production. | aerospace |
https://floridaspacegrant.org/about-us/ | 2023-04-02T06:34:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950383.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402043600-20230402073600-00155.warc.gz | 0.908292 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__269008442 | en | The Florida Space Grant Consortium was established in 1989 and is a statewide network of colleges and universities supporting the expansion and diversification of Floridas space industry through grants, scholarships, and fellowships to students and educators in Florida.
The Florida Space Grant Consortium sees ourselves developing stronger contacts with government, industry, and educational partners, and using these contacts and partnerships to further meet the needs of Florida’s educational system.
Information about the FSGC Directory, along with contact information for the entire FSGC staff can be found here.
FSGC has 22 Affiliates Statewide comprising of 18 Universities & Colleges, the Astronaut Memorial Foundation, Space Florida, NASA Kennedy Space Center, and the Orlando Science Center. Find out about them here, along with their contact information and location.
FSGC FACT SHEET
View out fact sheets from the last 10 years of our program along with our brochure and 20th year evaluation report.
The Florida Space Grant Consortium is located at the Partnership 1 Building at the Central Florida Research Park in Orlando. We are in room 218 on the second floor within the Florida Space Institute. | aerospace |
http://lyonairmuseum.org/group-tours | 2020-05-25T14:35:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347388758.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525130036-20200525160036-00459.warc.gz | 0.889578 | 212 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__57494388 | en | Lyon Air Museum is Temporarily Closed - Please Check Back Later for Updates
With the rising concerns regarding the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, our top priority is to ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of our visitors, volunteers, and employees. At this time, we feel temporarily closing the Museum is the best way to accomplish this.
We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and provide Museum schedule updates via email, our web site, and through our social media.
Lyon Air Museum Social Media:
We look forward to welcoming you back soon to Lyon Air Museum.
Although Lyon Air Museum is staffed with volunteer docents during regular hours of operation, we require prior arrangements be made for groups of 10 or more people. This enables us to verify the type of group and provide an appropriate guide for a structured tour. Tours are led by volunteer docents and generally take about an hour, but vary based on group interest.
To Schedule a Lyon Air Museum Group Tour, Please submit the form below. | aerospace |
https://www.ingenion.com/icesat-2 | 2023-03-29T01:14:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948900.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328232645-20230329022645-00184.warc.gz | 0.892704 | 125 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__256382381 | en | top of page
Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)
ICESat-2 is part of NASA's Earth Observing System, is a plannedsatellite mission for measuring ice sheet mass elevation, sea ice freeboard as well as land topography and vegetation characteristics.
The ICESat-2 mission is designed to provide elevation data needed to determine ice sheet mass balance as well as vegetation coverage information. It provides topography and vegetation data around the globe, in addition to the polar-specific coverage over the polar regions.
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https://www.reviewgeek.com/124562/nasa-needs-your-help-identifying-martian-clouds/ | 2023-03-29T17:25:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949009.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329151629-20230329181629-00119.warc.gz | 0.899787 | 409 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__238304039 | en | Planetary scientists have their heads in the clouds. And I mean that in a good way—scientists are identifying Martian clouds to better understand the Red Planet’s atmosphere. But with over 15 years of data to sort through, NASA needs some help from volunteers.
As explained by scientist Marek Slipski (via Wired), the Martian atmosphere is surprisingly cloudy. Some of the planet’s clouds are full of icy-cold H2O, while others contain even colder CO2 (dry ice). Studying these clouds could teach us more about weather patterns and seasons on Mars, or even explain the absence of water from the Martian surface.
An instrument called the Mars Climate Sounder (MCS) has collected atmospheric data on Mars since 2007. But this raw data is a little too complicated for algorithms, which is why NASA scientists have opened a Cloudspotting on Mars campaign. Essentially, volunteers will look at visual representations of Martian data to identify mesospheric clouds.
This visualized data isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a bunch of white splotches on a black background. Large arcs of blue or white indicate a possible cloud, and NASA wants volunteers to highlight these arcs by hand.
There’s about four months of data in the Cloudspotting on Mars project. Volunteers will look at four photos for every dataset, each with varying contrast and color to help any clouds stand out. And to curb human error, each dataset needs to be verified by 20 volunteers before it’s accepted by NASA.
Once NASA has a bunch of crowdsourced data, it will try to build an algorithm that automatically identifies clouds in these datasets. Going the whole way by hand would take decades, according to Marek Slipski.
If you want to help NASA find Martian clouds, go sign up for the Cloudspotting on Mars project. It’s hosted on Zooniverse, a platform dedicated to crowdsourced projects.
Source: NASA via Wired | aerospace |
https://www.daynews.com/lifestyle/travel/2013/11/faa-allows-use-of-electronic-devices-aboard-flights-22991 | 2022-11-29T00:41:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710684.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128235805-20221129025805-00613.warc.gz | 0.957178 | 749 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__86028936 | en | The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moderated the regulation on the use of electronic devices aboard flights. Passengers will now be allowed to use their gadgets on planes albeit with certain limitations.
With the loosening of rules for electronic devices during flights, passengers can now use their gadgets for reading, playing games, watching movies and listening to music. However they are not allowed to use their cellphones for in-flight calls. Michael Huerta, FAA administrator made the announcement on the change at the Reagan National Airport in Washington. Huerta said airlines are still held responsible to confirm that general use of electronics will not obstruct every kind of airplane.
Updating flight manuals
In view of the change in regulation for electronic device use, the FAA directed airlines to update their flight manuals by including guidelines on the new policy. Moreover, training and safety orientation must be conducted among the crew. Passengers will likewise be informed and guided accordingly. Most flights are expected to implement the recently issued adjustment before the year ends. The FAA however emphasized on the need for readiness among airlines. This means that before an airline starts to allow use of electronic devices aboard flights, it must be able to meet the required preparatory measures. The FAA needs to inspect and approve every airplane to confirm compliance. Delta Airlines has manifested its conformity and said it will soon submit an implementation plan. How quickly the change takes effect, Huerta said, will depend on the airline’s ability to comply with the requirements.
The current set up on flights is for passengers to turn their smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets to airplane mode as soon as the door of the plane is shut. Meanwhile they can restart them again when the plane is already on a 10,000 feet altitude as advised by the captain. On landing, passengers are again advised to turn off their devices, as the plane gets ready to go down to land. When the plane is already on the ground, passengers may restart them again.
Airplanes that are properly guarded from electronic disturbance can permit their passengers to use their gadgets when the plane is taking off, landing and taxiing. Airlines that already allow WiFi use at certain altitudes may be the first to modify their planes to meet the new regulation. At 10,000 feet high, these airlines grant Internet connection so that passengers can send emails, surf the Internet or download information. Below this altitude however, passengers are asked to turn off their devices.
In 2011, famous actor Alec Baldwin was forced out of an American Airlines jet when he refused to turn off his smartphone while the plane was preparing to take off. He was said to be playing the online Scrabble game Words With Friends. Under the new guideline, heavier equipment like laptops will still be required to be tucked in a particular place because they might cause injury if there are disturbances in the flight and these devices fly around and hit someone.
Cellphone calls will continue to be prohibited in airplanes that are flying lower than the specified altitude. The reason for the restriction is that cellular network radars may strain in order to provide signals to cellphones aboard the planes. This might cause interference with ground users. In 1966 the FAA started the ban on use of electronic devices. This prohibition came as an action to statements that FM radios and other electronic gadgets used during those days interfered with the airlines’ navigation and communications apparatus. Today however, new airlines have equipped their planes with systems that are resistant to electronic interference. Incidentally, modern electronic devices such as the e-readers have lower power radio conveyance with minimal transference when they are used in planes.
Photo Credit: FAA Logo | aerospace |
https://www.wsaw.com/2021/12/14/pilot-charged-with-flying-intoxicated-after-crash-landing-indiana/ | 2023-12-08T12:30:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100745.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208112926-20231208142926-00601.warc.gz | 0.968067 | 173 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__304320302 | en | Pilot charged with flying intoxicated after crash landing in Indiana
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU/Gray News) – The pilot of an ultralight plane landed in jail after crashing in Indiana late Monday afternoon.
According to Indiana State Police, 61-year-old Joseph Krol is accused of operating the aircraft while intoxicated.
WNDU reports Krol failed the field sobriety test after the crash and was arrested for operating while intoxicated and endangerment.
Krol was medically cleared before he was taken to jail and eventually released on recognizance.
The pilot was the only person in the plane at the time of the crash, and no one was hurt.
Police say no homes or nearby structures were damaged.
Copyright 2021 WNDU via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | aerospace |
http://jets.wikia.com/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-30 | 2018-12-15T20:31:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827097.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20181215200626-20181215222626-00179.warc.gz | 0.947199 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__177372255 | en | The Su-30 is a multirole fighter. It has a two seat cockpit with an airbrake behind the canopy.
The Su-30MK is capable of accomplishing a wide variety of combat missions at significant distances from the home base, in any weather conditions and during radar jamming, both by day and night. This multirole aircraft is adequately fitted for the entire spectrum of tactical and operational combat employment scenarios, varying from counter-air tasks (i.e. gaining air superiority, air defense, air patrol and escort) to ground attack, suppression of enemy air defenses, air interdiction, close air support and maritime attack. Additionally, the Su-30MK can perform ECCM and early warning tasks, as well as exercise command-and-control over a group of aerial combat assets performing joint missions. It has a 9 g load manoeuvrability. | aerospace |
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|Mission name||Mercury-Redstone 3|
|Spacecraft name||Freedom 7 (also its callsign)|
|Spacecraft mass||Launch: 4,040 pounds (1,830 kg)
Landing: 2,316 pounds (1,051 kg)
|Crew||Alan B. Shepard|
|Launch pad||LC 5, Florida, USA|
|Launch date||May 5, 1961, 14:34:13 UTC|
|Landing||May 5, 1961, 14:49:35 UTC|
|Mission duration||15 min 22 sec|
|Apogee||116.5 miles (187.5 km)|
|Distance traveled||303 miles (488 km) downrange|
|Maximum velocity||5,134 miles per hour (8,262 km/h)|
|Peak acceleration||Launch: 6.3 g. Re-entry: 11 g|
|Alan Shepard in Freedom 7 spacecraft before launch|
The Mercury-Redstone 3, MR-3 or Freedom 7 spaceflight was the first human spaceflight by the USA and took place on 5 May 1961, with Alan Shepard as the astronaut. It was part of Project Mercury which was an attempt by the USA to bring an astronaut into orbit around the Earth before the Soviet Union during the Cold war. This first manned mission, however, was only a 15-minute suborbital flight meaning above the limit of space at an altitude of 100 km (62 mi) and down again. The last part of the mission name came from the Redstone rocket that was used for launching the spacecraft. It was the fourth mission by that rocket in the project; the former being unmanned test flights of which one carried a chimpanzee. The launch of MR-3 took place at Cape Canaveral, Florida close to the Atlantic Ocean. After the rocket had burned out, the spacecraft with Shepard on board separated from it and continued until it reached an altitude of 116.5 miles (187.5 km) before falling back and landing by parachute on the ocean off the Bahamas. Here it was picked up by helicopter and brought to an aircraft carrier. During the flight, Shepard observed the Earth and tested the reaction control system of the spacecraft together with a pack of small rockets meant for bringing a spacecraft down from orbit on later missions. It was also Shepard who had given the mission its alternative name, "Freedom 7," setting a trend of astronauts naming their spacecraft for the rest of the project.
The mission was a technical success even though it failed to bring the first man into space; just 3 weeks before, the Soviet Union had carried out their first orbital flight. MR-3 was followed by another suborbital mission the same year and four orbital missions the following two.
Preparation[edit source | edit]
The Freedom 7 spacecraft, Mercury capsule #7, was delivered to Cape Canaveral on December 9, 1960. It had originally been expected that a mission could be launched soon after the spacecraft was available, but Capsule #7 turned out to require extensive development and testing work before it was deemed safe for flight. However, as it had been earmarked since the summer as the first crewed spacecraft, the decision was taken to delay the mission until this particular capsule was ready, with a tentative launch date of 6 March, rather than use an alternative capsule. The booster originally intended for the flight, Redstone #3, had been delivered to the Cape in early December; however, it was then used on the MR-1A test flight on 19 December. The replacement, Redstone #7, did not arrive at the Cape until late March; by this time, however, the mission had already been postponed to await the results of another test flight.
In late 1960, there had been a growing number of concerns about the standards of the Redstone launch vehicle; the MR-2 test flight, crewed by a chimpanzee, had had technical problems during the launch leading to the spacecraft flying too high, too far and too fast. As a result, the mission was two minutes longer than planned, and the re-entry subjected the passenger to 14.7g rather than the planned figure of approximately 12g. The splashdown point was sixty miles from the nearest recovery ship, and it was over two and a half hours before a helicopter could recover the capsule and its passenger - by which time it had almost sunk. As a result, NASA was unwilling to launch the MR-3 mission without further development work; by late February, there were still seven major alterations they had made to the booster which required testing. An additional testing flight was accordingly added to the schedule, MR-BD (for "Booster Development"; it was originally known as MR-2A). This would launch on March 28, pushing the MR-3 flight back a month to April 25. The MR-BD flight was almost completely successful, ensuring that the crewed MR-3 flight could proceed without further significant delay.
The pilot for MR-3 had been chosen several months in advance, in early January, by the head of the program, Robert R. Gilruth. He had selected Alan Shepard as the primary pilot, with John Glenn and Gus Grissom as his backups; the other members of the Mercury Seven continued to train for later missions. The three names were announced to the press on 22 February without any indication as to which of the three was expected to fly the mission. Shepard's name was only announced publicly after the initial launch attempt had been canceled, as Gilruth wished to keep his options open in the event that last-minute personnel changes were required. Glenn served as Shepard's backup on launch day, with Grissom focusing on training for MR-4, the next suborbital mission.
The initial launch attempt, on May 2, was canceled due to weather problems two hours and 20 minutes before the launch time, with Shepard waiting in a hangar already suited and prepared. The flight was rescheduled for two days later, when it was delayed one more day due to inclement weather conditions, until 5 May, with an expected launch time of 7:20 a.m. EST.[Note 1]
Flight[edit source | edit]
The countdown began at 8:30 p.m. the previous night, with Shepard entering the spacecraft at 5:15 a.m. ET, just over two hours before the planned 7:20 launch time. At 7:05 a.m., the launch was held for an hour to let cloud cover clear - good visibility would be essential for photographs of the Earth - and fix a power supply unit; shortly after the count restarted, another hold was called in order to reboot a computer at Goddard Space Flight Center. The count was eventually resumed, after slightly over two and a half hours of unplanned holds, and continued with no further faults.
Mercury-Redstone 3 finally lifted off at 9:34 a.m. ET, watched by an estimated 45 million television viewers in the United States. Shepard was subjected to a maximum acceleration of 6.3g just before the Redstone engine shut down, two minutes and 22 seconds after launch. Freedom 7's space-fixed velocity was 5,134 miles per hour (8,262 km/h), close to the planned value. Ten seconds later, the escape tower was jettisoned. At the three-minute mark, the automated attitude control system rotated Freedom 7, turning it so the heat shield faced forward ready for re-entry.
Shepard was now able to take manual control of the spacecraft, and began testing whether he was able to adjust its orientation. The first thing he did was position the spacecraft to its retrofire attitude of 34 degrees pitch (nose of spacecraft pitched down 34 degrees). He then tested manual control of yaw, motion from left to right, and roll. When he took control of all three axes, he found that the spacecraft response was about the same as that of the Mercury simulator; however, he could not hear the jets firing, as he could on the ground, due to the levels of background noise.
The secondary objective was to make observations of the ground from the spacecraft; returning the spacecraft to automatic control, Shepard found that he was able to distinguish major land masses from clouds easily, and could make out coastlines, islands and major lakes, but had difficulty identifying cities. He had problems working with the spacecraft periscope - early Mercury capsules had a small periscope rather than a viewing window - and had to abandon an attempt to change optical filters on it.
Under automatic control, the spacecraft had developed a slight movement as it passed through peak altitude; Shepard now switched into the "fly-by-wire" mode, where the pilot used a controller to order the automatic system to fire the rockets for the desired positioning, rather than manually controlling the individual jets. Adjusting roll and yaw, he found the pitch position was around ten degrees too shallow - 25 degrees rather than the desired 35 for reentry - and as he began to correct it, the timed retrorockets fired to send him into reentry. The retrorocket pack - strapped atop the heatshield and so requiring release before reentry - was successfully jettisoned, but the confirmation light failed, requiring Shepard to activate the manual override for the jettison system before it confirmed that the rockets were fully released.
Shepard resumed fly-by-wire control after retrofire, reporting that it felt smooth and gave the sensation of being fully in command of the craft, before letting the automatic systems briefly take over to reorient the capsule for reentry. He then kept control until the g-forces peaked at 11.6g during re-entry; he held the capsule until it had stabilized and then relinquished control to the automated system. The descent was faster than anticipated, but the parachutes deployed as planned, a drogue at 21,000 ft (6.4 km) and a main parachute at 10,000 ft (3.0 km).
Splashdown occurred with an impact comparable to landing a jet aircraft on an aircraft carrier. Freedom 7 tilted over on its right side about 60 degrees from an upright position, but did not show any signs of leaking; it gently righted itself after a minute, and Shepard was able to report to the circling aircraft that he had landed safely and was ready to be recovered. A recovery helicopter arrived after a few minutes, and after a brief problem with the spacecraft antenna, the capsule was lifted partly out of the water in order to allow Shepard to leave by the main hatch. He squeezed out of the door and into a sling hoist, and was pulled into the helicopter, which flew both the astronaut and his spacecraft to a waiting aircraft carrier, the USS Lake Champlain. The whole recovery process had taken only eleven minutes, from splashdown to arriving aboard.
The flight lasted 15 minutes, 22 seconds and the spacecraft traveled 302 miles (486 km) from its launch point, ascending to 116.5 miles (187.5 km). Freedom 7 landed at these coordinates: citation needed]. It reached a speed of 5,180 mph (8,340 km/h).[
Following the flight the spacecraft was examined by engineers and found to be in excellent shape, so much so that they decided it could have been safely used again in another launch. The Freedom 7 is now on display in the lobby of the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. It was placed there after Shepard's death in 1998.
HUS-1 helicopter from Lake Champlain recovering Alan Shepard from the Freedom 7 capsule
Depiction in popular culture[edit source | edit]
In June 1961, Laurie Records issued a 45 rpm single featuring William Allen and Orchestra entitled "Space Flight Freedom 7." It consisted of recreations of the tower to astronaut communications spoken over an instrumental backing. The Mercury-Redstone 3 mission was dramatized in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon episode "Can We Do This?" (starring Ted Levine as Alan Shepard), as well as in Tom Wolfe's book The Right Stuff, and Philip Kaufman's movie The Right Stuff based on the book. (In Kaufman's film, Scott Glenn plays Shepard.)
Flight events[edit source | edit]
|00:00||Liftoff||Mercury-Redstone lifts off, onboard clock starts.|
|00:16||Pitch Program||Redstone pitches over 2 deg/s from 90 deg to 45 deg.|
|00:40||End Pitch Program||Redstone reaches 45 deg pitch.|
|01:24||Max Q||Maximum dynamic pressure ~575 lbf/ft² (28 kPa).|
|02:20||BECO||Redstone engine shutdown - Booster Engine Cutoff. Velocity 5,200 mph (2.3 km/s)|
|02:22||Tower Jettison||Escape Tower Jettison, no longer needed.|
|02:24||Spacecraft Separation||Posigrade rockets fire for 1 s giving 15 ft/s (4.6 m/s) separation.|
|02:35||Turnaround Maneuver||Spacecraft (ASCS) system rotates spacecraft 180 degrees, to heat shield forward attitude. Nose is pitched down 34 degrees to retro fire position.|
|05:00||Apogee||Apogee of about 115 miles (185 km) reached at 150 miles (240 km) downrange from launch site.|
|05:15||Retrofire||Three retro rockets fire for 10 seconds each. They are started at 5 second intervals, firing overlaps. 550 ft/s (170 m/s) is taken off forward velocity.|
|05:45||Retract Periscope||Periscope is automatically retracted in preparation for reentry.|
|06:15||Retro Pack Jettison||One minute after retrofire retro pack is jettisoned, leaving heat shield clear.|
|06:20||Retro Attitude Maneuver||(ASCS) orients spacecraft in 34 degrees nose down pitch, 0 degrees roll, 0 degrees yaw.|
|07:15||0.05 g (0.5 m/s²) Maneuver||(ASCS) detects beginning of reentry and rolls spacecraft at 10 deg/s to stabilize spacecraft during reentry.|
|09:38||Drogue Parachute Deploy||Drogue parachute deployed at 22,000 ft (6.7 km) slowing descent to 365 ft/s (111 m/s) and stabilizing spacecraft.|
|09:45||Snorkel Deploy||Fresh air snorkel deploys at 20,000 ft (6.1 km). (ECS) switches to emergency oxygen rate to cool cabin.|
|10:15||Main Parachute Deploy||Main parachute deploys at 10,000 ft (3.0 km). Descent rate slows to 30 ft/s (9.1 m/s)|
|10:20||Landing Bag Deploy||Landing bag deploys, dropping heat shield down 4 ft (1.2 m).|
|10:20||Fuel Dump||Remaining hydrogen peroxide fuel automatically dumped.|
|15:30||Splashdown||Spacecraft lands in water about 300 mi (480 km) downrange from launch site.|
|15:30||Rescue Aids Deploy||Rescue aid package deployed. The package includes green dye marker, recovery radio beacon and whip antenna.|
References[edit source | edit]
Notes[edit source | edit]
- All local times quoted here are in Eastern Standard Time, as Florida did not observe Daylight Savings Time until 1966.
Citations[edit source | edit]
- This New Ocean, p. 342
- This New Ocean, p. 342
- Grimwood, p. 118
- Grimwood, p. 119
- Grimwood, p. 129
- This New Ocean, p. 315
- This New Ocean, p. 316
- This New Ocean, pp. 323-4
- This New Ocean, p. 324
- This New Ocean, p. 330
- This New Ocean, p. 342
- This New Ocean, p. 350
- This New Ocean, p. 351
- This New Ocean, p. 365
- This New Ocean, pp. 350-351
- This New Ocean, pp. 351-352
- This New Ocean, p. 341
- This New Ocean, p. 353
- This New Ocean, p. 353
- This New Ocean, pp. 353-5
- This New Ocean, p. 355
- This New Ocean, p. 355
- This New Ocean, p. 356
- This New Ocean, pp. 356-7
- Hammack 1961, pp. 73-77.
Bibliography[edit source | edit]
- Grimwood, J. M. (1963). Project Mercury: A Chronology. NASA. hdl:2060/19630011968. HTML copy
- Alexander, C. C.; Grimwood, J. M.; Swenson, L. S. (1966). This New Ocean: A History of Project Mercury. NASA. hdl:2060/19670005605. HTML copy
- Hammack, Jerome B. (1961). "Postlaunch Report for Mercury Redstone No 3". NASA.
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https://www.brahmastraspace.org/post/cabinet-approves-rs6-828-crore-procurement-of-70-basic-trainer-aircraft | 2024-02-28T02:22:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474690.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228012542-20240228042542-00677.warc.gz | 0.937212 | 816 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__87334177 | en | The Indian Cabinet Committee on Security, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the purchase of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force. The cost of this procurement will be ₹6,828.36 crore.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defence, the 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft ordered by the Indian Air Force will be supplied over a period of six years.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Twitter that the Indian Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft at a cost of ₹6,828.36 crores.
As per the Ministry of Defence, the HTT-40 aircraft will be produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a state-run aerospace company, and is designed to be a turboprop aircraft with good low-speed handling qualities. The aim is to provide better training effectiveness for pilots.
The Ministry of Defence stated that the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft will be fully aerobatic and have a tandem seat design. The cockpit will be air-conditioned, and it will also have modern avionics, hot re-fueling, running changeover, and zero-zero ejection seats.
Additionally, the procurement will include associated equipment and training aids, including simulators. The acquisition of the aircraft will address the shortage of basic trainer aircraft in the Indian Air Force and aid in the training of newly inducted pilots.
The Ministry of Defence also mentioned that as the aircraft is an indigenous solution, it can be configured for upgrades to incorporate the futuristic requirements of the Indian Armed Forces.
This means that the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft has the potential to be adapted to meet the changing needs of the Indian military in the future.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the procurement decision for the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft will create new opportunities for hundreds of MSMEs (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) and generate thousands of jobs.
This suggests that the purchase of the aircraft will not only benefit the Indian Air Force but also contribute positively to the Indian economy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has also expressed that the procurement decision for the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft is a significant step towards strengthening India's self-reliance in defence.
This implies that the acquisition of these indigenous aircraft will reduce the country's reliance on foreign suppliers and enhance its capacity to develop and manufacture its defence equipment.
The HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft is reported to have around 56% indigenous content at present, and this number is expected to increase progressively to over 60% through the indigenization of major components and subsystems.
This means that the development of the aircraft involves a significant degree of local expertise and resources, contributing to India's self-reliance in the defence sector.
The Ministry of Defence has stated that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will engage Indian private industry, including MSMEs, in its supply chain for the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft.
The acquisition has the potential to create direct employment for approximately 1,500 people and indirect employment for up to 3,000 people, spread over more than 100 MSMEs.
This suggests that the procurement decision will have a positive impact on India's domestic defence industry and the broader economy by generating employment opportunities.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the acquisition of the HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft will provide a boost to the Indian Aerospace Defence ecosystem and contribute to the efforts towards achieving 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India).
This indicates that the purchase of the aircraft aligns with the Indian government's larger vision of promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing the country's reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly in the defence sector. | aerospace |
https://www.globalvillagespace.com/large-asteroid-to-miss-earth-by-a-mere-3434294-miles/ | 2024-03-03T02:15:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476180.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303011622-20240303041622-00873.warc.gz | 0.892488 | 636 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__181915056 | en | In the vastness of space, an astronomical event is set to captivate the world next week as Asteroid 139622 (2001 QQ142), a celestial giant measuring half a mile in diameter, hurtles past Earth. This massive space rock, larger than 97 percent of all asteroids, is on a rare trajectory, bringing it remarkably close to our planet. As it orbits the sun every 620 days, this colossal visitor graces Earth’s proximity only once every two decades.
On December 6, 2023, Asteroid 139622 will perform its cosmic ballet, passing a mere 3,434,294 miles away from Earth. To put this into perspective, that’s roughly the length of 260 Great Walls of China. Despite the apprehension surrounding the term “near-miss,” experts assure us that this distance is vast enough to eliminate any potential threat. At a staggering speed of four miles per second (14,400 miles per hour), the asteroid will swiftly traverse our cosmic neighbourhood.
While this particular encounter poses no imminent danger, NASA has classified Asteroid 139622 as a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (PHA) due to its formidable size and occasional proximity to Earth. The ominous designation reflects the agency’s vigilance in monitoring celestial bodies that could pose a threat to our planet. The closest approach within most people’s lifetimes will occur on December 17, 2045, when the asteroid will come within 3 million miles of Earth.
Future Close Calls
Looking ahead, the cosmic calendar reveals even more intriguing encounters with Asteroid 139622. On December 13, 2123, calculations predict a remarkably close approach, with the asteroid estimated to be a mere 1.3 million miles away from Earth. While this proximity is just five times the distance to the moon, it raises questions about the potential influence of celestial dynamics on our cosmic neighbour’s orbit.
Beyond the Risk List
Surprisingly, Asteroid 139622 does not currently feature on the European Space Agency’s Risk List, a compilation of 1,563 celestial objects with a non-zero chance of striking Earth. Despite the vast majority of these objects having minimal odds of collision, the omission of this colossal asteroid underscores the complexities of predicting the trajectories of space rocks. Scientists, however, remain vigilant, constantly refining their understanding of celestial dynamics.
Recent advancements in space science provide a glimmer of hope in addressing potential threats from celestial neighbours. Last year, a groundbreaking NASA experiment successfully altered the trajectory of a celestial object, showcasing humanity’s growing capability to intervene in the cosmic dance. As we continue to explore and understand our cosmic surroundings, the prospect of redirecting asteroids away from Earth gains traction, offering a sense of security against potential future threats.
While the upcoming flyby of Asteroid 139622 (2001 QQ142) may stir curiosity and awe, the scientific community assures us that there is no reason for immediate concern. As technology advances, so does our ability to monitor and, if necessary, alter the trajectories of celestial bodies, providing a reassuring glimpse into the future of planetary defence. | aerospace |
https://www.westsideseattle.com/west-seattle-herald/2017/04/28/south-seattle-colleges-aviation-maintenance-technology-program | 2024-04-14T07:32:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816875.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414064633-20240414094633-00437.warc.gz | 0.960414 | 411 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__26732205 | en | South Seattle College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology Program partners with Delta Air Lines
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After an extensive evaluation process, Delta Air Lines has selected South Seattle College as an approved partner college in training future aviation maintenance technicians for careers with the global aviation company.
South’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program has been training technicians since the 1970s. Students learn to keep aircrafts in safe flying condition by servicing, repairing and overhauling aircraft and aircraft components based on detailed FAA regulations.
Delta foresees high demand for well-trained AMT professionals in the airline industry, and selected South along with 38 other AMT programs across the nation as a training partner. South and Delta have already been working closely since 2014, when a paid internship program launched that has become a national model Delta in now replicating in other cities.
“Over the last several months, Delta Tech Ops evaluated these schools and found that they were determined to meet FAA standards as well as Delta’s high principles that exceed industry standards,” said Joe Mras, Delta Air Lines managing director of cabin maintenance, training, safety and support services. “It is our pleasure to announce that South Seattle College has been selected as one of the AMT schools that will partner with Delta.”
Through the partnership, Delta becomes a valuable resource to South students and faculty for continuous improvement to the AMT program as technologies evolve. Delta will also help recruit future AMT professionals to the program and look to hire South-trained graduates for positions in their global workforce.
“South Seattle College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program has been a cornerstone of our professional and technical career training since our start,” said South President Gary Oertli. “Earning this partnership with Delta is great recognition of the program we’ve built, and its future as a top-tier training destination for technicians in our region.” | aerospace |
http://www.bc.edu/clubs/patriot/ii/4/nasas_new_challenge.html | 2017-10-20T01:25:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823605.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20171020010834-20171020030834-00564.warc.gz | 0.967801 | 1,127 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__219698505 | en | NASA's New Challenge
Brian W Kelly
I was originally slated to write an article about Earth Day, but Earth Dayforgive me, EACis boring. Instead, I chose another scientific topic of debate, which, frankly, is just a bit more interesting: space exploration.
With all of the radical changes taking place in regard to the United States' space program, it seems a small wonder that more has not been mentioned in mainstream media about the developments. On January 14th of 2004, President Bush announced a new vision for space exploration. The speech was remarkable in that, for the first time in a long while, NASA was given a clear, goal-oriented, long-term agendathe likes of which had not been realized since the Apollo program of the late 1960s and 70s. The news, however, was quickly suppressed by the events of an election year, the Scott Peterson trial, a nationwide battle over Terry Schiavo, the death of an extraordinary pope, a national debate over revamping Social Security, and a few hundred other major news storiesall with more value ratings-wise than the quest for space.
One usually wouldn't assume that news about the same agency that put a man on the moon would go unnoticed for long; yet it took the disaster of the space shuttle Columbia in February, 2003 for many lawmakers to even take another look at NASA and exactly what was happening there. The shuttle Discovery is now scheduled to launch sometime between May 15 and June 3; barring unforeseen developments, it will bring the news that we have returned to successfully executing shuttle missions. I suppose many would rather leave such news in the realm of space buffs, scientists, and, most unfortunately, monetarily-interested politicians who have the financial health of corporations like Lockheed Martin and Boeing in mind. There are, however, reasons for us to pay attention: most importantly, where your tax dollars will be going for the foreseeable future.
Although not a political matter, per se, the space program has historically been a source for inspiring speeches and a means by which to encourage national pride. I am sure that there are those bold enough to claim the moon as ours, by virtue of Old Glory being permanently suspended there in place. The truth is that work in space, especially by the former rivals of the United States and the Soviet Union, in building the International Space Station, has been a remarkable global achievement. The ISS stands as a symbol of our ability to work together toward a common goal, despite varied and significant differences between nations.
In what may be a first for this publication, I am going to go into a dangerous realm and suggest that George W. Bush is doing the right thing . . . at least when it comes to a realistic plan for future space exploration. To his credit, the president has laid out an agenda that will ultimately cost $120 billion over twenty years. Granted, this seems like a lot of money. However, upon second consideration and when put into perspective, it seems reasonable. The plan is for the completion of the International Space Station and retirement of the shuttle fleet by 2010. At this stage (post-2010), a manned mission to the moon will be set for 2020 (with Mars to come in 2035). The transport vehicle, known as the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) will be developed as part of Project Constellation, beginning in 2008.
Okay, the inevitable question: how much? NASA receives $15 billion annually (less than 1% of the total federal budget). After the shuttle is retired and ISS is complete, $6 billion will be diverted to the CEV program. These sums of money seem like an incredible amount when considered in isolation; howeverconsidering that Boeing is currently spending $7.5 billion to develop its new airliner, the 7E7 Dreamliner, that the Army just canceled a 22-year long program to develop a two-seat scouting helicopter at $8 billion, and that ex-President Bush's plan for a similar space initiative rolled in at an estimated $500 billionthe current plan for future space exploration doesn't seem all that expensive.
I would also argue to those who believe space exploration to be a fruitless endeavor that many of the greatest scientific achievements of our time have arisen from similar instances, when discovery was pursued purely for the sake of discovery. With cuts to social programs and tax breaks we can ill afford, many argue this is no time for sinking funds into ventures like a lunar base and a mission to Mars. However, we must remember that the effects of the Apollo missions were felt long after Neil radioed news of success back to Earth. An entire information age was jumpstarted, in large part due to these efforts and the technologies developed because of them.
Space exploration captures the imagination and will inspire generations to come to enter fields of science, which we desperately need reinvigorated. Space holds the unknown; for this simple reason, the value of exploration is impossible to gauge. But for anyone who doubts the merit of this effort, I invite him to consider the notion of Columbus turning around and forsaking such a perilous and expensive journey to the New World. With this in mind, I wonder: How can we afford not to explore?
At a time when our nation seems to have suffered tragedy after tragedy in the beginning of this new centuryand with our greatest challenges yet to come&151;it is heartening to know that with them will come our greatest glories. And you can't put a price on that.
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http://shtermpaperhxsu.iktichaf.info/emirates-airlines-and-industry-analysis-marketing-essay.html | 2018-10-17T00:37:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583510932.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20181017002502-20181017024002-00158.warc.gz | 0.869626 | 664 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__79577973 | en | The journal of air transport management international and dynamic forum for analysis and discussion all the major sectors of the industry (airlines,. Transcript of emirates marketing strategy presentation emirates marketing strategy environmental analysis- political (singapore airlines,2012) emirates. 3 biggest challenges facing the global aviation industry samantha shankman, although airlines are safer and more the industry (not just airlines but the. Leveraging customer analytics: the airline industry leveraging customer analytics: the airline industry look at what emirates airlines is doing with high. Significant trends of marketing communication marketing communications is a are emirates airlines and growing airlines in the aviation industry.
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http://www.airtrafficafrica.com/safety.php | 2013-05-24T00:12:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704117624/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113517-00071-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.934609 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__81716170 | en | “We comply strictly with US and EU standards to keep your aircraft safe and ready for take-off.”
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The African continent is huge. Flying such immense distances can exhaust the most experienced flight crews. That is why we only use multi-engine aircraft and assign two pilots to every chartered flight. | aerospace |
https://tcsims.com/true-course-virtual-reality-flight-simulators-make-flight-training-safer-more-affordable-and-more-accessible/ | 2024-03-01T23:34:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475711.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301225031-20240302015031-00827.warc.gz | 0.948273 | 521 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__2014786 | en | Flight simulators have helped pilots train for flight ever since Edwin Link built his ground-breaking Link Trainer in the 1930s. Nearly 100 years later, virtual reality (VR) flight simulators are now revolutionizing the way we learn to fly.
The use of VR flight simulators, or Immersive Training Devices (ITDs), offer several benefits for pilots. These benefits are well-supported by empirical research, with some of the most notable being safety, affordability, and accessibility.
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In turn, this increases the effectiveness and efficiency of the in-flight training process leading to demonstrations of competence being achieved sooner.
Finally, ITDs are highly accessible. They can be used anywhere, at any time, day or night, in any weather. Unlike all but the most expensive legacy flight training devices, VR flight simulators can also replicate almost any training scenario, weather condition, time of day/night, season, global location, or even aircraft type.
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http://www.globalgeeknews.com/2011/02/28/space-shuttle-launch-as-seen-by-a-plane-video/ | 2021-01-15T21:12:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703496947.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210115194851-20210115224851-00388.warc.gz | 0.943138 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__195918463 | en | One of my big goals is to see a space shuttle launch before NASA kills the space shuttle program. While I have always wanted to see it from the ground, one flight from Orlando had the amazing opportunity to be flying in the skies near the launch site at the time of the final Space Shuttle Discovery launch and got to see the shuttle take off from an amazing aerial view. One passanger managed to record the launch and posted it online. The captain’s comments are pretty funny during the video too. I have posted the video below.
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https://convergedigest.com/us-space-force-awards-us134-million-to-ses-space-defense/ | 2024-02-24T07:07:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474523.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224044749-20240224074749-00698.warc.gz | 0.909685 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__202045339 | en | SES Space & Defense will provide Global X-Band satellite capacity, teleport and network services over a highly secure global terrestrial network, and other ancillary services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
The contract was awarded under a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an estimated value of US$134 million through Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) by the US Space Force.
To provide secure satellite communications service, SES Space & Defense will leverage the multi-mission GovSat-1 satellite, which features high-power X-band and Military Ka-band beams. GovSat-1 is a satellite operated by GovSat and is entirely dedicated to government and military missions.
“SES Space & Defense believes the BPA is one of the foundation blocks in accelerating MILSATCOM-COMSATCOM integration for the space enterprise. The US Space Force established this contract as a mechanism to enable access to commercial X-band capacity globally for the DoD,” said SES Space & Defense President and CEO David Fields. “We have partnered with industry-leading X-Band owners and operators as we understand the demand for secure, non-preemptible mission-assured capacity for critical operations. By combining satellite capacity, SATCOM services can achieve the highest availability with redundant X-Band coverage and diverse gateway connectivity within sovereign space.” | aerospace |
https://www.calian.com/defence/satcom-solutions/ | 2023-09-29T10:10:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510501.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929090526-20230929120526-00291.warc.gz | 0.897129 | 144 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__231151504 | en | For more than 20 years Calian has provided satellite operators with innovative solutions to improve the operating efficiency of their global communications networks.
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https://coffeeordie.com/great-white-bat/ | 2022-06-25T22:14:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103036176.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20220625220543-20220626010543-00185.warc.gz | 0.90666 | 283 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__246548174 | en | The US Air Force’s Profession of Arms Center of Excellence recently released a video titled “Heritage Today — ISR and Innovation” that appears to reveal the secret RQ-180 High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) stealth drone, which some airmen have reportedly nicknamed “The Great White Bat.”
The aircraft, which was sighted over the Mojave Desert in 2020, the Philippines in September of 2021, and Area 51 earlier this month, has never been confirmed to exist by the Air Force or its purported maker, Northrop Grumman.
Aviation Week reported last year that airmen on Edwards Air Force Base gave the drone its nickname — a reference to the fictional sacred white bat “Shikaka” in 1995’s Ace Venture: When Nature Calls.
The new video highlights the Air Force’s strides in Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance, or ISR, from gathering information about enemy capabilities to combating natural disasters.
But the highlight of the video comes at the 2:23 minute mark, when the narrator states, “The days of balloons and biplanes have been replaced by white bats.” The video then cuts to an image of the RQ-180 in all its glory. To catch a glimpse of the mythical Great White Bat, or Shikaka, watch the full video above. | aerospace |
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