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https://eliteboxx.com/product/startrc-foldable-extended-landing-gear-for-dji-mavic-mini-1-2-se-drone-accessories-spare-parts/

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STARTRC Foldable Extended Landing Gear for DJI Mavic Mini 1 2 SE Drone Accessories Spare Parts The product was designed for DJI Mavic Mini 1/2/SE specially. It allows the drone to land or take off on complicated ground, and avoids parts damaging.It will help reduce impact when landing on the ground to protect gimbal and camera. 1.Light weight design won’t bring drone heavy loading. 2.Special quick-release and foldable design, Easy to install or remove it. Lightweight design, only 10g, won’t bring heavy loading for the drone. 3.Makes landing much safer. 4.Decrease the shock caused by landing, and protect gimbal and camera. Package weight:19g Net weight：10g Size: 127*75mm

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https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/dhl-to-begin-drone-delivery-for-packages-in-germany-will-the-u-s-follow

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DHL is taking a giant step toward making drone delivery a reality in Europe, with a pilot program beginning Friday in the North Sea. The German logistics company announced this week that it will start delivering medications using DHL’s unmanned “parcelcopters” to the small, car-free island of Juist. DHL says it has no current plans to use parcelcopters in normal delivery operations. But if the pilot program is a success, the company says it could use drones in emergency situations to deliver packages to remote areas. Aside from DHL, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) are both exploring the concept of using unmanned air vehicles for deliveries. In August, Google completed delivery tests using drones in Australia, successfully sending items like chocolate bars, first-aid kits and dog treats to farmers 100 miles outside of Brisbane. And in July, Amazon submitted a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requesting permission to test its delivery drones outdoors in the United States, having developed aerial vehicles capable of carrying 5-pound packages at speeds of over 50 miles per hour. But regulatory hurdles will likely keep U.S. drone deliveries at bay for quite a while. On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to announce it is granting permission to several film production companies to use drones on-set. But a FAA spokesman told FOXBusiness.com that the ETA on drone delivery is very much up in the air. “[W]e are going to put out a proposed rule for small unmanned aircraft under 55 pounds before the end of this year,” said the spokesman Thursday. Then, the FAA will have to accept public comments, analyze those comments and draft the final rule. “I can’t speculate how long that will take … we know rule-making can take a while sometimes,” explained the spokesman. He added that U.S. airspace is the busiest and most complex in the world, and the FAA’s focus is on maintaining safety. He acknowledged, however, that the FAA is sensitive to complaints that regulations are putting an undue burden on evolving drone technology.

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https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowUserReviews-g616351-d1923757-r405531468-Mountain_Air_Scenic_Flights_Day_Tour-Tongariro_National_Park_Manawatu_Wanganui_R.html

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The most fabulous scenic flight I have ever had the opportunity to take bar none. Our pilot Tony was the perfect guide to the history and best views to be found of the awesome volcanic peaks. We stopped by to check the prices for a flight and we're delighted by the value for money offered and immediately booked our flight and we're airborne 20 minutes later. Superb!! Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

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https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/78367-longest-time-survived-on-venus-by-a-spacecraft

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- Venera 13 - 127 minute(s) - Not Applicable () The Venera 13 lander (USSR/Russia) touched down on the surface of Venus at 03:57 UTC on 1 March 1982. Given the brutally harsh atmosphere of the planet, the lander was only expected to survive for about 30 minutes before being overwhelmed by the furnace-like heat and crushing pressure. Thanks to its extremely rugged design (it more closely resembled a deep-sea submarine than it did the landers that have been sent to Mars or the Moon), it managed to keep transmitting data until 06:04 UTC, 127 minutes later. This broke the endurance record of 110 minutes set by the USSR's Venera 12's lander on 29 December 1978, and easily exceeded the 57-minute endurance of its twin lander, Venera 14. The landing site was an area known as the Phoebe Regio. The lander's on-board instruments recorded hurricane-force winds, an ambient temperature of 457°C (854°F) and an atmospheric pressure of 89 atm (9 MPa) – equivalent to the pressure about 1 km (0.62 mi) below the surface of the ocean. Its other instruments were able to take photos of the surface, examine the chemical composition of the atmosphere, and record the sounds of an alien world.

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Fashioned aerodynamic shape, high performance, low operating costs, easy control, manoeuvreability, high safety and long service lifetime are the qualities which put our aircraft on the top within the light aviation branch and will bring you the real joy. High resistance in operation is proven by dozens of thousands flight hours in flight schools.More about our airplanes Automatic trim, ergonomic steering, easy control even on flight limits – all these features provide you maximum comfort and safety on long trips and when carrying our steep manoeuvres. All-carbon composite structure assures high strength, aerodynamic purity and low weight. Our own development, technology and know-how guarantee a high quality of material processing. We use the most advanced production methods and processing of composites. Low-cost operation also with speed above 200 km/h is what we are focused on. A flight range of up to 2000 km makes the airplane be your partner on long trips. Low consumption and high speed enable safely reaching your destination via the best route. Safety is our priority. The rescue system, rigid cockpit protecting the crew, excellent flight characteristics and reliability make our aircraft in the long term the safest in its category. The high strength of the construction is verified by many difficult tests. NewsShow more articles Thank you for your visit of our booth at AERO exhibition in Friedrichshafen (Germany). We had been pleased about your interest in our aircraft and we believe to have opportunity to meet you again soon. Crossing Australia with Faeta NG Experienced Australian pilot Will Owen overflew Australia from west to east with his Faeta NG. He had recorded his adventurous track and described his experience. Click here to read about his flight track and to see his interesting photos of typical Australian sceneries he kindly provided us. ATEC in numbers Our full-carbon composite airplanes are customized as by customer´s wish. Since 1992, when the factory was established, we have produced and delivered hundreds of airplanes operated worldwide. We believe that pilots enjoy its flight characteristics, appreciate its low-cost operation and mainly feel happy when flying with.About company

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Wizz Air, announced yesterday that it has expanded its charter operations and will now fly you anywhere with its new charter jet service. The completely custom-built service is available for corporate travel, incentive trips, multi-stop tours, and repatriation flights In a press release issued on Friday that has been seen by Simple Flying, the Budapest-based low-cost airline said that in the unprecedented times, brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic convenient travel options have become more important than ever. Wizz Air can handle 239 passengers The Hungarian airline’s new charter jet service will provide the ultimate in flexible travel for organizations and groups up to 239 passengers. It will allow them to have the peace of mind of being able to select the type of service, route, and schedule that best suits their needs. Be it transporting employees for important business meetings, flying sports teams between different venues, or bringing stranded tourists back to their home countries, the Wizz Air charter service provides a convenient and custom-built service for any large group. While blowing its own trumpet, the fast-expanding airline was keen to point out that it was named the 2020 airline of the year and that it is the greenest choice any budding passenger can make. The all-Airbus airline’s charter service will be operated using the airlines’ modern fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 family of aircraft. Wizz Air says that its extensive list of destinations, together with competitive pricing, will differentiate Wizz Air from other charter operators. Wizz Air says that its new charter jet service will add to its existing portfolio of repatriation services that have seen the airline return over 3,600 passengers to their home counties during the current medical emergency. Wizz Air is an all-Airbus Airline When speaking about the new jet charter service George Michalopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Wizz Air said the following in the release: “We are excited to be further developing our charter flight service, offering organizations a completely customizable, efficient, and flexible travel experience. During this challenging year, we have nimbly adapted our operations to support repatriation efforts. Now we are expanding this service by supporting larger groups, from sports teams and orchestras to businesses and government agencies. Our highly trained, friendly crew look forward to welcoming passengers onboard our modern, ultra-efficient aircraft to experience Wizz Air’s excellent service.” Ryanair has a corporate jet While getting into the charter jet service is something new for Wizz Air, Dublin-headquartered Ryanair has been in the business of flying groups and sports teams around for some time. Known for its cheap tickets, fast turnarounds, and no-frills flights, Ryanair has been somewhat quiet about its corporate jet offering. Along with Ryanair’s fleet of 265 Boeing 737-800s, the Irish airline also has one specially fitted out Boeing 737-700. Unlike its fellow aircraft, the Ryanair Boeing 737-700 only has 60 well-spaced seats configured in a 2+2 layout. Also, unlike the pay for every drink and food item approach that you get on normal Ryanair flights, when flying on the airline’s corporate 737-700, charterers are offered three catering packages that range from €15 to €45. The most expensive package includes a choice of hot or cold meals and an alcoholic beverage. Do you think that Wizz Air will do well with its new jet charter service? Please tell us what you think in the comments.

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Airlines aren't required to comply with a rule until it's final, although many do. The NTSB's recommendation was made in response to two fires that erupted in 757 cockpits in January 2004: an American Airlines flight in Dallas and an Air Greenland flight in Copenhagen. Also, in 2006 a fire was reported on a Delta Air Lines 757 in the corner of a cockpit window. The pilots put it out with a fire extinguisher and cut power to the window heat, according to an FAA report on the incident. The plane had been en route from Tampa, Fla. to Hartford, Conn., but diverted to Savannah, Ga. FAA said in 2008 that it was aware of nine incidents of electrical arcing at the terminal blocks, and "more than one incident" of open flames. The agency didn't specify in which Boeing model the incidents occurred. There have been concerns about the cockpit heating systems of 757s for at least two decades. A 1990 safety directive from the FAA ordered airlines to inspect the window heating system of 757s for undersized wiring. The FAA proposed a $1.45 million civil penalty against Northwest Airlines this March for failing to carry out some of those inspections until 2008. "Left uncorrected, the problem could cause overheating, smoking and possibly a fire," the FAA wrote when it fined Northwest. None of the 757s turned out to have the wrong wires, according to Delta Air Lines Inc., which bought Northwest. The 757s are one of the most widely used aircraft in the U.S. FAA in 2008 said that its proposal for inspecting terminal blocks would affect 1,212 Boeing planes registered in the United States. United spokesman Mike Trevino said the plane took off from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and was diverted to Dulles, where it landed at 9:36 p.m. Another passenger, Phil Lobel, who has a public relations business in Los Angeles, told the AP that about 30 minutes into the flight he detected an electrical burning smell. He said flight attendants began going over emergency instructions with passengers in the exit rows. Passengers said that the plane landed where a half-dozen or more emergency vehicles met the plane at Dulles. About an hour after the plane landed, Lobel said he received an e-mail from United apologizing for the "experience" he had on the flight. AP Airlines Writer Joshua Freed contributed from Minneapolis. AP Writer Nafeesa Syeed contributed from Washington.

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Published: 2022-01-07 19:41 Last Updated: 2022-12-09 20:43 Israeli Occupation security sources said Friday that the drones that were shot down after flying across the border from Lebanon revealed the growing capabilities of aerial reconnaissance enjoyed by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Lebanon and the Israeli Occupation are officially at war, and it has become a norm for drones to fly over the heavily guarded border between them. Pictures found in a drone that was shot down last August and shown to AFP showed what the source said were the operators of Hezbollah drones and pictures of other drones, as well as an aerial shot of a settlement in northern Israel and a military post. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he believed the footage also showed Hezbollah special forces training in how to use drones, which he said gives an unprecedented glimpse into the Israeli Occupation. On Tuesday, the Israeli Occupation army said it had shot down a small reconnaissance drone that was flying over the border between Lebanon and the Israeli Occupation. A second source, who preferred not to be named, confirmed that "five drones were shot down last year, including a small reconnaissance drone that was shot down on Tuesday belonging to Hezbollah." The second source explained, "We are learning about the enemy, and the enemy is learning about us." Considering this as "a kind of learning race between us and Hezbollah." He added, "The drones used by Hezbollah are not necessarily Iranian-made, but rather ordinary commercially available devices." The Israeli Occupation is a leader in the development and use of drones in warfare, but its technological supremacy is being challenged by Iran, which is also developing drones for military use. The second source said, "It's very easy to take a drone from the store, gather intelligence, and do whatever you can imagine." In September, Hezbollah said it had shot down an Israeli Occupation drone over Lebanon. The first Israeli Occupation security source said that the severe economic crisis in Lebanon did not appear to have been reflected in Hezbollah's drone program.

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By K.M.Barathkumar, III year B.B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.), SASTRA University Two days back an Air India Express flight from Dubai to Kozhikode was crashed and split into two; all the flight services were stopped due to Covid-19. The flight was a board under the Vande Bharat Mission. 18 people out of 190 have died and others are under treatment. The flight crashed at Kozhikode airport after the plane skidded off the tabletop runway amid bad weather and fell into a 35 feet valley. 18 people including the pilot-in-command Captain Deepak Sathe and his co-pilot Akhilesh Kumar have died in this accident. The weather plays a major role in the airlines; hence many commercial flights have been cancelled due to bad weather. How hot weather affects airlines The heatwaves and coastal flooding are happening with greater frequency and intensity than just a few decades ago. Many airports are built near sea level, putting them at risk of more frequent flooding as ocean rises. Due to greenhouse gas emission, the frequency and intensity of these extremes are increasing rapidly. The frequency and intensity of air turbulence may increase due to strong winds. Stronger winds would force airlines and pilots to modify flight lengths, routings and potentially increase fuel consumption. The flight lifting is generally affected by the density of the air. Air density mostly depends on air temperature and elevation. Higher temperature and higher elevation will reduce the density of the air. The lower the air density, the faster an aeroplane must travel to produce enough lift to take off. Due to lower air density, the flight takes more runways to reach a higher speed, sometimes the flight might risk running out of the room before reaching the sufficient speed. Hence when the density of the air is lower it was suggested to reduce the weight of the flight by reducing passengers or luggage. In hot places like Phoenix and Dubai and at airports with short runways like New York’s LaGuardia and Washington, D.C’s Reagan National the weight restrictions are implemented to control accidents. But carrying fewer passengers or fewer luggage will lead to a loss in revenue to the airlines. These restrictions surely affect the revenue of the long-haul flights, which require a large amount of fuel. Building a long runway is another solution. But it is not possible for the airports on coastlines or in densely populated areas and buying the land and expanding the airport’s area is expensive and politically difficult. How cold weather affects airlines Aeroplanes are more efficient at low temperature than in warm temperature since cold air is denser than warm air. Commercial flights usually fly between 30 and 42 thousand feet from the sea level. At these altitudes, temperatures range from -48 to -69oF but if the temperature was -29oF or below the crew won’t start the flight. Maintenance crews usually warm the flight engines or keep the flight in a warm hanger before the start to protect them. Due to cold weather, the oil used in the flight engine might become thicker, which makes it harder for the engine to circulate it. The fuel used in the flight will freeze at -34oF. The cold weather will also affect the visibility, while the snowstorm has occurred outside and ice is creeping up the window. Along with the visibility problem, the cold weather makes the ground slippery. While the flight was landing or taking off, a slippery runway can be dangerous. It is very hard to drive a car on a slippery runway, imagine the same thing with a flight, it is very difficult. Tabletop runways are generally constructed by chopping off the top of a hill, which creates a plateau or a tabletop and are often thought of as tricky for landings because of the lack of any margin for overshooting the runway. They may have steep precipices on either side that drop into deep gorges. According to pilots, landing on tabletop runways requires a precision approach with little to no room for errors. It rained heavily at Kozhikode. The runway is too slippery. While applying the brake, the wheels of the flight get locked. While landing the flight the rubber in the plane tires melted and smoke came out and the flight fell in the valley and broke into two pieces.

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Michele Perchonok, a NASA food technologist, explains Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at Houston's Johnson Space Center how astronauts would prepare a helping of green beans while in space. Astronauts raised plastic cups of iced tea and toasted the Thanksgiving holiday before eating a traditional dinner of smoked turkey, cornbread dressing and candied yams at the international space station. "To Thanksgiving. Wishing everyone on Earth, and off Earth, a good Thanksgiving," said Endeavour astronaut Donald Pettit, holding iced tea in a makeshift cup he had made from plastic covers of shuttle reference books. Astronauts normally drink from pouches using straws, to prevent liquids from spilling out in weightlessness, but Pettit wanted to show that they could sip from cups. The seven Endeavour astronauts and three space station crew members ate their Thanksgiving meal at the joined shuttle space station complex, 350km above Earth. They spent an off-duty morning in which they talked to friends and relatives on the ground or just looked out the window. "Just that ability to look out the window and look down on this beautiful planet that we live on is a source of thanks that we all have," Endeavour commander Christopher Ferguson said during a series of television interviews. Differing schedules and chores usually prevent shuttle and station crews to eat together. Crew members took several precautions for the meal - keeping fire extinguishers and gas masks in the dining area, for instance. Despite the turkey with trimmings, astronaut Robert "Shane" Kimbrough said he still missed being with his family on the holiday. "I think we're all ready to see our families," Kimbrough said.

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PAYLOAD VIBROACOUSTIC TEST CRITERIA |Publication Date:||7 November 2017| The term "vibroacoustics" is defined as an environment induced by high-intensity acoustic noise associated with various segments of the flight profile. Vibroacoustics manifests itself throughout the payload in the form of transmitted acoustic excitation and as structure-borne random vibration. This NASA Technical Standard specifically addresses the acoustic and random vibration environments and test levels. This NASA Technical Standard establishes the uniform use of test factors in the vibroacoustic verification process for spaceflight payload hardware. This NASA Technical Standard provides test factors for verification of payload hardware for qualification, protoflight, and flight acceptance programs. In addition, minimum workmanship test levels are included. With the exception of minimum workmanship test levels, these levels are provided in relation to the maximum expected flight level (MEFL). Although the major emphasis of this NASA Technical Standard is on test levels, it also covers test duration, test control tolerances, data analysis, test tailoring, payload fill effects, and analysis methods. This NASA Technical Standard defines procedures for developing vibroacoustic test criteria for NASA payloads. This document also presents methods for acceptance and qualification vibroacoustic testing, for statistical analysis of vibroacoustic data, and analysis methods for determining criteria. Minimum acoustic and random vibration workmanship test levels are specified. This NASA Technical Standard only applies to NASA payloads and payload components and is not retroactive to the approval date of this NASA Technical Standard. This NASA Technical Standard recommends engineering practices for NASA programs and projects. The levels and methods set forth herein form the basis for developing project-specific requirements for all new payload projects. This NASA Technical Standard is approved for use by NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers and Facilities and may be cited in contract, program, and other Agency documents as a technical requirement. It may also apply to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and other contractors only to the extent specified or referenced in applicable contracts. Verifiable requirement statements are designated by PVTR (Payload Vibroacoustic Test Requirement), numbered, and indicated by the word "shall"; this NASA Technical Standard contains 73 requirements. Explanatory or guidance text is indicated in italics beginning in section 4. To facilitate requirements selection and verification by NASA programs and projects, a Requirements Compliance Matrix is provided in Appendix D. This NASA Technical Standard applies only to spaceflight payload hardware. Launch vehicles, payloads launched by sounding rockets, aircraft and balloons, and ground support equipment (GSE) are excluded. This NASA Technical Standard does not apply to payload programs approved prior to the date of this document. This NASA Technical Standard is applicable principally to Classes A, B, and C payloads. Classification of NASA payloads is defined in NPR 8705.4, Risk Classification for NASA Payloads. For Class D payloads, NASA-STD-7001 is a guidance document. Class D payloads may utilize tailoring as stated in section 4.4.6. The levels of assembly for which the NASA Technical Standard is applicable are the payload, subsystem, and component levels as specifically identified or as judged to be appropriate (refer to definitions in section 3.2). This NASA Technical Standard is applicable to the full range of payload hardware programs, including prototype, protoflight, follow-on, spare, and reflight. Some discussion of analytical methods used as an aid to develop requirements is presented in Appendix B. The applicability and limitations of the methods are discussed. A brief description of vibroacoustic loads is described in Appendix C; for more detail, see NASASTD- 5002, Load Analyses of Spacecraft and Payloads. Verification programs which meet or exceed the mandatory requirements for vibroacoustic testing set forth in this NASA Technical Standard are considered compliant with this NASA Technical Standard.

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Wind Tunnel Investigation of the Effects of Slot Shape and Flap Location on the Characteristics of a Low-Drag Airfoil Equipped with a 0.25-Chord Slotted Flap - Weisman, Yale - December 28, 1944. - Physical Description: - 1 electronic document - Additional Creators: - Holtzclaw, Ralph W. - hdl.handle.net , Connect to this object online. - Restrictions on Access: - Unclassified, Unlimited, Publicly available. Free-to-read Unrestricted online access - Tests were conducted at dynamic pressure of 50 lb per square foot with lift drag and pitch moment measurements throughout useful angle of attack range for constant flap deflection and position of a low-drag airfoil. Two slots were investigated and practical flap paths were selected for each Slot shape had a negligible effect on the maximum lift coefficient flap deflected, the rounded-entry slot had lower profile drag. - Other Subject(s): - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection. - Document ID: 19930092810. Accession ID: 93R22100. - No Copyright. View MARC record | catkey: 15425706

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Flying your drone in China can be an exhilarating experience as long as you respect the rules and regulations. There are several laws in place to keep the skies safe for everyone. I have summarized all the latest Chinese drone legislation changes in this blog so you can fly stress-free! Read ahead to learn more about the Chinese drone rules and regulations. Overview of Drone Regulations The authorities in China have only recently passed new drone laws called the Civil Unmanned Aerial Craft Operation Safety Management Rules that have been applicable from the start of 2024. These latest drone legislation China include: - Compulsory drone registration for any drone weight or category. - If flying in Shanghai you will need to also register with the local police. - Drones are prohibited from capturing images/videos of defense or secret organizations. - Non-Chinese drone flyers cannot conduct land surveys using drones. Drone registration China According to the latest released regulations, drone registration in China is now compulsory. Drones can be registered on the website of the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) which is only available in Chinese. You will need a Chinese phone number and a WeChat account to complete the drone registration process China. Also, keep your drone’s model and serial number (mentioned inside the battery box) handy when registering. Restricted Areas and No-Fly Zones The latest drone laws in China place special emphasis on restricted areas in order to ensure national security. You can consult the map on the UMO portal to understand where you can fly and which are the no-fly zones China. In China, currently, you are prohibited from flying: – In downtown Beijing, which is a no-fly zone. – Above 120 meters. In some areas, this height restriction is reduced to 50 meters. – In some scenic and tourist spots where no-fly zone signs are erected. Flying drones in China can be tricky, so, do keep an eye out for such signs. – The fly zones have been divided into free-flying, restricted, and no-fly zones. For complete details visit the Civil Unmanned Aircraft Integrated Management Platform (UOM). China Drone Penalties The fine for violating drone rules in China can attract a hefty fee of up to 20,000 yuan. You are likely to be fined if flying without registration, accurate certificate and authorization, and if found flying in restricted areas per the China drone safety guidelines. Under exceptional cases, deportation may also take place. So, it is best to adhere to the rules to avoid unpleasant encounters. China just like Bahamas are gradually tightening the noose around drone laws to ensure national security. Hopefully, a knowledge of the above drone laws China will guide your drone flying expedition in China and enrich your overall experience! Diptesh Das is your friendly ‘content maniac’ and drone enthusiastic! Being passionate about content writing. He is a firm believer of the power of words and thereby ended up leveraging them to create an impact by sharing his drone knowledge and experiences.

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This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726. MRO Americas 2024 April 9-11, 2024 Chicago, IL USA Sky Source Inc and Xpressline logistics offer services in the logistics and aircraft maintenance and repair fields for the aerospace industry, with multiple locations, including Latin America, to better serve the airline customers of the region. With over 25 Years of combined experience, we have the capability to provide a personalized and tailored service, to meet the increasing demands of our customers. As an aerospace Freight Forwarder, Xpressline Logistics coordinates and provides logistics from supplier to end user. With nationwide support, we are able to provide AOG services, Consolidation services, freight management, HAZMAT handling and storage.

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Area-I, Inc., An Anduril Company, is a Metro-Atlanta based company dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft systems designed for use by the United States Armed Forces. We specialize in the development of unmanned aircraft systems that eject from host platforms or modular launch systems. These platforms are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers, where we design, build, test, and ultimately deliver unique solutions to the customer. Area-I’s customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and NASA. WHAT YOU’LL DO The electrical engineering technician will be responsible for learning and executing electronic assembly processes necessary to manufacture a quality product in a timely manner, as well as assisting the electrical engineering team with various day to day activities - 3- 5 years working in manufacturing setting (aerospace, electronics, or medical industry preferred) - Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email, etc.) - Strong organization and communication skills - Willing to work overtime under tight deadlines - Must be a team player / maintain positive attitude - Ability to lift 30 lbs. - Ability to multitask with little supervision - Must be proficient in soldering with small components (will be tested soldering 0402 components) - Experience with Quality Assurance documentation - Ability to follow checklists and procedures for devices under test - Cable harness fabrication/ assembly - Experience loading firmware/ software on embedded systems - Experience reading technical drawings and schematics - Experience assembling small mechanical /electrical assemblies - Experience using various measuring tools (e.g. tape measure, caliper, etc.) - Experience using small power tools (drill, Dremel, sander, etc.) - Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance - Technical or Associates degree in related electrical/computer engineering a plus - Electronics manufacturing industry experience a plus Area-I is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!

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KEY industry players have argued that government as an entity needs to do more and take decisive steps to develop aviation and in particular the airlines by providing an enabling environment that will attract investment. This is just as they said that government must wake up and enact sustainable policies to grow the sector. Former Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Harold Demuren who delivered the lead paper at the 23rd League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) Conference with the theme, “Boosting Aviation Investment through Policy” emphasized that Nigeria needs a stable legal and regulatory frameworks to grow the industry. Demuren who spoke through the President of Aviation Roundtable (ART), Elder Gabriel Olowo decried the multiple entry points for foreign airlines, describing it as “disastrous and deliberate annihilation of the domestic market.” He said a situation where some airlines fly to multiple airports in Nigeria without any Nigerian airline reciprocating is “a negative balance of trade.” According to him, it is high time government reflected on the national aviation policy. “The essence of regulation is not only about safety. We have failed with economic regulations. This is a major weakness,” he said. Demuren called for positive investment driven policies to develop the aviation sector, saying, “Nigeria’s problem is because we make policies but they somersault.” He said government must design objective and key performance indexes that are measurable for civil servants. Chief Executive officer of African Aviation Services, Mr. Nick Fadugba one of the stakeholders Fadugba who explained that aviation can be a vital catalyst for Africa’s economic growth and social advancement said Nigeria can tap into this by providing more support to the growth of the increasingly important African business and general aviation industry, which are tools for economic development. According to him, aviation in Nigeria, if properly harnessed, could become one of the keys to Nigeria’s future prosperity. He decried the situation where, “over 90% of international air traffic to and from Nigeria is carried by non-Nigerian airlines which is damaging to the economy in several ways, such as the huge capital flight from Nigeria, the continued deterioration of the Nigerian aviation industry and the loss of skilled aviation employment opportunities.” Fadugba also decried that in the last 25years, Nigeria carriers passenger traffic has reduced from 60% to 20% calling government to review Bilateral Air Services Agreement ( BASA) and also ensure consultations with indigenous carriers before allowing frequencies as they are treated like oil blocks. Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Bankole said aviation is indispensable to the socioeconomic development of Nigeria. According to him, the liquidation of Nigeria Airways put a serious stumbling block on the development of aviation in Nigeria. In attendance are Managing Directors of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN (FAAN), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), and Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu and Capt. Muhammed Abdulsalam respectively. Also in attendance are Chairman/CEO of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema, Managing Director, Top Brass Airline, Capt. Roland Iyayi, CEO African Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Nick Fadugbo, Country Manager of Emirates, Afzal Parambil, Country Manager, Ethiopian Airlines, Firiehiewot Mekonne, among others.

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At the moment we found no direct flights from Glasgow to Mumbai. From our control systems the cheapest prices for flights Glasgow - Mumbai are from the Air companies Jet Airways, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Air India Limited, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Vistara, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines. The prices displayed include all taxes, but they do NOT include any possible agency fees or management charges for issuing the air ticket. Our offers are NOT monitored in real time. Some low-cost companies may require a supplement for check-in luggage.

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Kit builders know that Bearhawk Aircraft in Austin, Texas offers some of the finest and most capable two-and-four seater kit utility aircraft available to the homebuilt aircraft community. Since Bearhawk sold its first kit in 2001, they have been creating kits and testing components to improve aircraft performance – and sharing their results with the kitbuilding community. Bearhawk owner Mark Goldberg routinely tests Hartzell propellers on his kit aircraft and measures performance to determine which aircraft propellers he should recommend to kit builders. Recently, Goldberg reached out to the Hartzell team to see how the new Hartzell Trailblazer three-blade composite propeller performed compared to the two-blade metal Hartzell prop he had used since 2003 on the four-place Bearhawk model. Hartzell engineers made an 82-inch diameter, three-blade Trailblazer for the 4-place Bearhawk and shipped it off to Bearhawk Aircraft. Before making the swap, Goldberg completed takeoff, climb, and cruise testing using the original two-blade metal Hartzell propeller on a Lycoming 540-powered 4-place Bearhawk. After swapping to the 3-blade and making a second flight, Goldberg found the differences between the two propellers impressive. “We saw the takeoff distance in the 4-place Bearhawk go down from 250 or 275 feet with the original propeller,” said Goldberg, “down to 150-175 feet with the three-blade Trailblazer.” This shorter takeoff and landing time is ideal for bush pilots who must navigate remote areas. The Trailblazer was also designed to be lighter and more durable, giving pilots the freedom to land in rugged terrain without damaging the aircraft. Goldberg also noticed that the Trailblazer improved his aircraft’s takeoff thrust and reduced the takeoff roll significantly. “Hartzell’s engineers predicted 20% better takeoff thrust,” he said. “It had considerably more takeoff thrust and reduced the takeoff roll by about a third.” There was also a difference in the aircraft’s handling after switching from the metal 2-blade to the composite 3-blade propeller. “It’s noticeably smoother than the two-blade metal prop,” Goldberg said. “It also spins up faster with the composite blades.” In addition, Goldberg was impressed with the new Trailblazer’s eye-catching appearance. “Everyone likes the look of the propeller on my airplane,” he said. “I’ve posted the before and after pictures to our forum, and a dozen people have contacted me either privately or on the forum telling me how much they like the look of the prop on the airplane.” After completing his testing, Goldberg is happy to recommend the three-blade Trailblazer to other pilots, and especially to Bearhawk kit builders. “If you’re looking for the best takeoff and climb, the evidence that we’ve seen is that the three-blade Trailblazer is going to be a really, really good option,” he said. For more information about Bearhawk Aircraft, or to check out their kit aircraft, visit bearhawkaircraft.com

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BWI Aviation Insurance announces the launch of its video covering aircraft renter’s insurance. The video comprises details on five things one needs to know about the importance of aircraft renter’s insurance. The video can be view at https://www.youtube.com/embed/78uaME11G-M According to the newly launched video, an aircraft renter’s insurance policy is an important asset, especially for those individuals who are flying or renting an aircraft that they do not own. Also known as a non-owned aircraft insurance policy, it is an annual policy designed to protect one when flying an aircraft that one would’ve either rented or borrowed. It is also designed to help protect the pilots or renters and their families from liability damages. Answering some of the most frequently asked questions concerning aircraft renter’s insurance, the video guide informs that the cost for a one-year basic $250,000 liability is $75. A full, $1M one-year liability, on the other hand, costs $185 per year. BWI Aviation Insurance recommends that those who rent aircraft choose the latter. The guide continues that aircraft renter’s insurance policies generally offer liability coverage. In this regard, one is protected in the event of being legally liable for bodily injury, property damage, and legal defense charges. Those who opt for a non-owned aircraft insurance policy can expect coverage for third-party bodily injury, third-party property damage, and physical damage to the rented aircraft. Also included in the package is coverage for flight school. More details on this can be found at https://bwifly.com/aviation-insurance/aircraft-renters-insurance Listed among the non-owned aircraft covered by the renter’s insurance are Single Engine Land Aircraft and Gliders, inclusive of standard, experimental and light sport aircraft that are powered by a reciprocating piston engine. Single Engine Seaplane Aircraft and Multi-Engine Land Aircraft are also under coverage. Speaking on behalf of the company, a representative noted that BWI Aviation Insurance renter’s policies are backed by A+rated aviation insurance companies. Hence the availability of both liability coverage and the optional hull or physical damage coverage for the aircraft itself. Many pilots believe that their flight school or FBO has insurance that covers the pilots renting their aircraft, but according to the spokesperson, this is not the case. As such, BWI Aircraft Insurance advises that pilots not rely on the aircraft owner or flight school to provide coverage for them. Interested parties can click on the links above to find out more. Release ID: 88984660

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The third function of fan duct is to provide thrust augmentation for the propulsion system. Such a propulsion system called the inter-turbine burner (ITB), could enable power extraction, thrust augmentation , reduced fuel burn, and specific thrust (ST) improvements. Piper Aircraft is working with jet engine manufacturer Williams International to investigate a unique PiperJet thrust augmentation system that could eliminate the need for its much-touted automatic horizontal stabilizer trim system to handle trim changes generated by the aircraft's single high-centreline FJ44-3AP turbofan engine. The Jupiter-C did not use strap-on rockets; it had a set of rockets in the upper stage, but nothing that amounted to thrust augmentation in the first stage.

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I just made this terraformed Mars globe on Gimp. It's a slight mix between a high resolution photo of Mars and a photo of Earth, both public domain from NASA. My intention is to show the Green stage of terraforming, in the spirit of Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson. Enjoy the details And Happy Christmas !! For more Mars from me, please visit my DaVinci - Mars Design blog : [link]

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CommutAir is to offer pilots from 2FLY Airborne interviews for its Career Path Program when they finish their studies. Petra Kliman, CommutAir’s Recruiting Manager, commented, “Our new agreement will allow pilots to advance their career with CommutAir and on to United Airlines through our leading Career Path Program.” “CommutAir offers incredible incentives, from a competitive sign-on bonus, Captain pay for first officers after one year of flying, quick upgrades to captain and a pathway to United Airlines,” added 2FLY Airborne’s VP, Adam Brumbaugh. “We look forward to working with CommutAir to build many successful pilot careers.” 2FLY Group has joined forces with SkyWest Airlines to provide a more streamlined and efficient pathway for student pilots to transition into a flying career with the SkyWest PILOT PATHWAY PROGRAM. Working together, 2Fly Group and SkyWest Airlines can offer students who meet the requirements unmatched opportunities including enhanced seniority, a guaranteed final interview and access to pilot mentors. Among the Benefits are: If you would like more information about this program, please contact Adam Brumbaugh, Director of Marketing at +1 (321) 453-2222 or email at firstname.lastname@example.org 2FLY Group has entered into a strategic alliance with Silver Airways, a US based regional part 121 air carrier. This alliance allows our career pilot graduates, who qualify for employment, to have a direct entry pathway as a first officer with Silver Airways. “We’re very excited about this new venture.” Says Vincenzo Billisi, President of 2FLY Airborne. “Not only is it exciting to add the prestigious name of Silver Airways to our partner portfolio, we’re also thrilled that our graduates will be offered a career progression with a regional airline.” Silver Airways operates more routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas than any other airline. The airline averages over 145 daily flights to 30 destinations in Florida and the Bahamas, as well as the Mid-Atlantic region from Washington-Dulles. Founded in 1994, Airborne has grown to become one of the largest independent providers of flight training in the United States. Airborne is part of the 2FLY Group, a global group of aviation companies offering pilot training, cabin crew training, aircraft management, aircraft charter, airline and FBO services. 2FLY Group specializes in FAA and EASA airline pilot training from our training centers in USA and Spain. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Adam Brumbaugh, Director of Marketing at +1 (321) 453-2222 or email at email@example.com.

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Museum of Flight Welcome to the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world, Seattle's Museum of Flight! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft onsite plus tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photos, and dozens of exhibits and experiences, this museum truly is the best of its kind! 'The museum and its people bring makinds incredible history of flight to life'. Historically speaking, the Museum of Flight first came to fruition in 1965 as a 10,000 square foot exhibit space within the Seattle Center. It later found its permanent home within the restored Boeing Red Barn in 1983. The museum allows you to 'travel through time and space' with its collection of air and spacecraft, artifacts, galleries, exhibits, facts, and stories. You can see such things as an M-21 Blackbird, NASA Full Fuselage Trainer, and XCOR Lynx Spaceplane. Visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, Aviation Pavilion, Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Red Barn, and Space Gallery while here. Student Groups may want to also make a special visit to the Aviation Learning Center and/or Challenger Learning Center while here!

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Update at 0700GMT 01DEC12 Philippine Airlines starting 17JAN13 is increasing operation on Toronto service, where it launched the operation yesterday (30NOV12). From 17JAN13, the airline will increase from 3 weekly to daily. Operational routing and schedule: Update at 0140GMT 01DEC12 As per 01DEC12 routine schedule changes, UNITED is moving forward planned Boeing 787 International operation. The 787 is making one-time appearance on Houston – Amsterdam route during the month of December 2012. Planned one-time Boeing 787 operational date as follows: Update at 0035GMT 01DEC12 From 01JUL13 to 31AUG13, Copa Airlines is adding 3rd daily service on Panama City – Rio de Janeiro route, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Reservation for the new flight is now open with following schedule:

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Recycling and reuse are a central topic of our current time. The circular economy is not only conquering factories, but also space. Reusable rockets are supposed to pave the way for space tourism and enormously reduce the enormous costs that it entailed in the past to produce a new space shuttle for every flight. Space pioneers such as Elon Musk or even Jeff Bezos are investing massively in the construction of rockets that enable an undamaged return and can thus be used for multiple flights. The principle as we know it from classic airplanes is thus becoming more and more tangible for space travel. That this is possible was shown by Elon Musk with SpaceX just over five years ago, when the Falcon-9 rocket completed its return journey unscathed and landed again. “The Falcon has landed” | Recap of Falcon 9 launch and landing (Source: SpaceX) This was the beginning of a whole new era of spaceflight, revolutionizing not only rocket technology but also the CO2 value of space exploration. By reusing the rocket components and salvaging them, raw materials and the environment are enormously conserved and allow almost 100% reuse of components. In order to make space travel really suitable for the masses, this is also needed, because otherwise the dreams of SpaceX, Blue Origin or Virgin Galactic will remain just dreams. If the aforementioned companies manage to reuse rockets in the future as effectively as they do airplanes, the cost of access to space will be reduced so enormously that a true business model will become possible. The first successes can already be observed, with NASA announcing that costs have dropped fourfold in the last two decades. With rockets like SpaceX’s Falcon-9 or the Falcon Heavy, this cost rate will continue to drop, making the commercialization of space more and more attractive. So in the near future we will see a new kind of tourism booming, in which more and more startups are already investing and which the big corporations are hoping for.

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Cyber criminals have reportedly cloned the website of Indigenous aviation company, Air Peace and scammed unsuspected customers. Air Peace raised the alarm on Tuesday, saying some passengers intending to book UK flights on its portal were defrauded by fraudsters who cloned its official website. This is happening a few days after the airline launched its historic direct flight from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. The airline stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the creators of the website used some of its website identity collaterals to create the fake site, which they presented as the airline’s official booking platform. It reads: “Our attention has been drawn to the existence of a website “www.flyairpeace.uk” purporting to be an official website and defrauding unsuspecting individuals. “We would like to dissociate the Air Peace brand from this fraudulent site because it is not owned by us. The one and only website of the Air Peace remains “www.flyairpeace.com. “Members of the public should totally ignore the site, as it is impersonating Air Peace and fleecing passengers.” The airline on 30th of March, 2024 commenced daily flight to Gatwick, London. In November, Air Peace’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, announced that the airline had successfully obtained the Foreign Carrier Operator Permit and Third Country Operator Permit. With a capacity of 274, the aircraft accommodated 260 passengers on its maiden voyage, symbolizing the eagerness and enthusiasm of Nigerians to connect with the world.

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A solider was killed on Tuesday in a military helicopter crash in eastern Slovakia, a senior official confirmed, Xinhua reported. The crash of the Mi-17 near the village of Hradisko in eastern Slovakia on Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of one of the three crew members, said Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Slovak Armed Forces Peter Gajdos here later in the day. "The helicopter took off from an airbase in Presov at 1.30 p.m., and it performed routine training tasks -- landing in unknown terrain," said Galdos. "The contact with the helicopter's crew was lost in half a hour and a search-and-rescue helicopter was dispatched at 2.13 p.m. to provide medical aid. The man died during resuscitation attempts, while the other two crew members sustained injuries," said Galdos. Galdos added that until the causes of the accident are ascertained, all Mi-17 helicopters of Soviet production will be banned from flying. Slovak Defence Minister Martin Glvac, who is now on holiday, will return earlier than planned. The investigation will be conducted by the ministry's Military Airforce Office.

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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Dec. 11, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today successfully returned an unmanned U.S. Air Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle to orbit, continuing to demonstrate how the system provides responsive, reusable access to space. An Atlas V rocket launched OTV-1, the first of two vehicles in the program, into a low Earth orbit at 1:03 p.m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 41. The X-37B, which combines the best of aircraft and spacecraft design in an unmanned test platform, is testing reusable vehicle technologies dealing with space experimentation, risk reduction and concept-of-operations development. Read the full press release here. Description and Purpose: Boeing Experimental Systems Group, a unit of Space and Intelligence Systems, is the prime contractor for the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, an unmanned space vehicle that will be used by the United States Air Force to explore reusable space vehicle technologies in support of long-term space objectives. Objectives of the X-37B program include space experimentation, risk reduction, and concept of operations development. Boeing’s involvement in the program dates back to 1999. The Rapid Capabilities Office of the United States Air Force is the customer for the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. Originally a joint research effort between NASA, DARPA, and Boeing, the program transitioned to the United States Air Force in 2004. The X-37B is one of the world’s newest and most advanced re-entry spacecraft. Designed to operate in low-earth orbit, 110 to 500 miles above the Earth at a nominal speed of about 17,500 miles per hour, the vehicle is the first since the Space Shuttle with the ability to return experiments to Earth for further inspection and analysis. Because the X-37B can be returned to Earth, reused, and is designed to be highly flexible and maneuverable, its contributions to space exploration will result in making space access more routine, affordable, and responsive. The X-37B features many elements that mark a first in space use. The X-37B is one-fourth the size of the Space Shuttle, and relies upon the same family of lifting body design. It also features a similar landing profile. The vehicle was built using lighter composite structures, rather than traditional aluminum. A new generation of high-temperature wing leading-edge tiles will also debut on the X-37B. These toughened uni-piece fibrous refractory oxidation-resistant ceramic (TUFROC) tiles replace the carbon carbon wing leading edge segments on the Space Shuttle. The X-37B will also use toughened uni-piece fibrous insulation (TUFI) impregnated silica tiles, which are significantly more durable than the first generation tiles used by the Space Shuttle. All avionics on the X-37B are designed to automate all de-orbit and landing functions. Additionally, there are no hydraulics onboard the X-37B; flight controls and brakes use electromechanical actuation. The on-orbit duration of the X-37B will vary based upon mission requirements, but has the ability to perform missions lasting up to 270 days. The objectives of the first flight are to demonstrate that the X-37B is able to conduct long-duration operations, and to enable scientists to understand the long-term effects on system components, such as the structure and future payloads. The successful first flight will include achieving orbit, de-orbiting, and safely landing at the primary return location, Vandenberg Air Force Base, or Edwards Air Force Base, if necessary. Primary Mission- Experimental test vehicle Prime Contractor- Boeing Height- 9 feet, 6 inches (2.9 meters) Length- 29 feet, 3 inches (8.9 meters) Wingspan- 14 feet, 11 inches (4.5 meters) Launch Weight- 11,000 pounds (4,990 kilograms) Power- Gallium Arsenide Solar Cells with lithium-Ion batteries Launch Vehicle- United Launch Alliance Atlas V (501) Source: Boeing Defense, Space & Security Recent News: Boeing’s Reusable, Unmanned X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Begins 2nd Flight – December 11, 2012 2nd Boeing-built X37B Orbital Test Vehicle Successfully Completes 1st Flight – June 16, 2012 Boeing Awarded Contract to Complete X-37 Development and Flight Test – November 25, 2002

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Although some of us are more aware than others, we’re living on the verge of a new space era. The first space race was a cold war battle between the US and Soviet, the second race is among innovative new companies and entrepreneurs. On July 26, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, the capstone moment after $25 billion dollars had been spent in research and funding. Almost 30 years later (1998), the World sent the first piece of the International Space Station (ISS) into orbit. In 2014, we gained access to a constant window of Earth from Space through the High Definition Earth-Viewing System (HDEV), which has revolutionized our ability to see and understand the Earth. Today there’s a plethora of ambitious startups trying to accomplish amazing things. A forerunner amongst these companies is SpaceX, who provided the first private delivery of cargo to the ISS. In addition, the well-known face of SpaceX, Elon Musk, has his sights set on Mars. Blue Origin is creating a lot of hype because it offers any regular individual aspiring to be an astronaut with the opportunity to experience the edge of space. Deep Space Industries (DPI) and Planetary Resources are diving into the formidable challenge of participating in the $20 trillion dollar space mining and general space habitation initiatives. In the midst of this 21st century revisioning of a space race, ICT is on the brink of being a key player in these promising ventures. That is because what all of these different companies need is precisely what we provide: high pressure gas storage tanks! Every rocket uses a range of tank sizes for various needs from propulsion to breathing systems, but the one common goal each of these companies is to have the lightest system possible. Not only is ICT able to meet their needs for extremely lightweight fuel storage systems, our products are customizable to a client’s space restrictions and sizing requirements. In a blog post from ICT -- then called CleanNG -- in 2014, it was estimated that every pound of cargo sent into space cost about $40,000. But these days, the groups mentioned above and other companies with their sights set on space are targeting a $10,000 per pound price tag. Every pound saved on the high-pressure fuel systems can amount to great sums of fuel savings. It also helps in reduced launch prices, which are currently at an all time low because of reusable rockets. However, companies like Rocket Lab, York Space Systems, and other are trying to further reduce these costs. The World is at an exciting point in history that would make President John F. Kennedy proud. We look forward to new opportunities to provide products to these ambitious companies in order to help explore Space. And as a member of this rich community of entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and dreamers, we do not see Space as the final frontier, but rather just the next frontier.

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Hobby Boss 80366 1/48 Grumman F-14A Tomcat Detailed fuselage w/accurate design - Ω (omega) shape canopy is 2-directional slide-moulded - Wing sweep can be varied - Optional position flaps - External loads:AIM-9×2;AIM-7×2,AIM-54×6;Fuel Tanks×2 - Finely detailed cockpit,gear cabin, - crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses. - Highly detailed Engines The kit includes plastic parts to make 1 model and decal options for 2 aircraft.

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Earth Observation (EO) data supports research by scientists all around the world. For this research, access to historic EO data is particularly valuable. It provides better knowledge and understanding of the processes affecting our planet, and helps the downstream space data market develop more meaningful applications. Considering the vast and constantly growing amount of data, it is crucial to utilise technologies that make researching and analysing this data faster. This is where ESA’s CREODIAS platform comes in. This article was posted on the CREODIAS blog earlier this month (source). Historical satellite data needed Earth Observation technology dates back to the early days of avionics, although it’s also worth noting that there have been attempts in this field to use, for example, birds, to which cameras were mounted, hoping that a photo taken with a self-timer would yield any valuable information. However, EO quickly evolved, and with the development of space technology and satellites being launched to study our planet, it was given an unprecedented opportunity for development. As a result, today we can receive and analyse a tremendous amount of satellite data from anywhere on Earth. But what if we want to analyse current data and compare it with historical ones? We need to have immediate access to the historical satellite data resources and extract the information of interest. Such an opportunity, unique in the field of Earth Observation, is offered by CREODIAS, a platform that combines a public cloud, access to a repository of satellite imagery, and applications that allow users to search, view, and process satellite products. CREODIAS’s Earth Observation data repository includes, among others, full Sentinel satellite data sets, as well as Landsat and Envisat products. The Sentinel missions, whose data we can process on the CREODIAS platform, have been revolutionizing Earth observation since 2014, providing publicly available data with an unprecedented combination of high spatial resolution and frequent observation. These data are widely used in many fields of research such as environmental analysis, atmospheric composition, climate change impact, risk management, logistics, agriculture monitoring, urbanization as well as monitoring of warfare-related environmental losses, as can be seen very clearly, in the recently launched Earth Observation for Ukraine (EO4UA) initiative. Power of DIAS platforms CREODIAS is one of the official platforms to access Copernicus EO data (DIAS = Data and Information Access Services). Data processing is a fundamental step in the value chain offered by the platform, which offers an OpenStack cloud platform with big-data support for processing, a full set of virtual machines, and uniquely among other public clouds – available instantly and locally – a satellite data resource of more than 30 petabytes. Historical data available immediately There are many projects that require not only the latest Earth observation data available online but also immediately available historical collections. Firstly, this is necessary if environmental changes (on land – natural and anthropogenic, in the oceans, in the atmosphere, etc.) over time are observed – both between single moments in time and when observing long-term trends, including those related to global warming. Secondly, historical data are needed to train and evaluate machine learning models that are used to extract information from satellite imagery. Thirdly, a long data series is needed to develop methodologies for assimilating satellite data into various models (weather, climate change, land-atmosphere, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and many others). Finally, it should be noted that to provide measurements of physical quantities satellite imagery need to be calibrated with the ground. Such calibration performed on multi-year data is much more accurate. The use of historic Copernicus data All necessary data can be accessed by CREODIAS users at any time without any delays or restrictions. Over the past quarter, they made more than 3 billion queries, and the importance of historical data in the analyses they perform is evidenced by the fact that more than 60% of searches are for data older than 2 years. When searching for this data, platform users transferred more than 10 petabytes of data. This means that the entire repository is an extremely valuable resource for researchers who use all possible resources from recent years for their analyses. See more statistics about the use of historic data in this article by CREODIAS.

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A figure of merit for satellite constellation design The purpose of this research has been to develop a technique by which satellite constellations in different classes of orbit may be realistically compared. Previous work on constellation design has tended to focus on minimising the number of satellites required to provide coverage of the Earth. The variations in satellite vehicle design, which result from the use of different orbits, have, in general, been neglected in such analyses. The purpose of this research is to bridge this gap between constellation design and satellite design using a Figure of Merit. This Figure of Merit incorporates the coverage value provided by the satellite constellation, measured in terms of percentage coverage time, and the overall mass of the satellites which are required to provide this coverage. The coverage value is measured against a specific requirement, which is defined geographically, and which may be weighted by the user to reflect the relative importance of different regions. This allows arbitrary, asymmetric, real-world requirements to be adequately represented. This also marks something of a departure from previous work, in that the goal of much constellation design work has been to provide un-weighted coverage of the entire globe. Simplified mass models are developed for generic communications and surveillance satellites in a variety of orbits, and are then used to calculate the Figure of Merit for individual satellites. It is shown that the best solution depends crucially upon the geographical distribution of the requirement, and other user-defined parameters, such as the minimum elevation angle which can be tolerated. It is also shown that, for certain typical requirements, the Figure of Merit correctly identifies geostationary orbit (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) as having particular advantages. iii The technique of characterising the requirement geographically may also be used as a means of optimising the orbital parameters of the candidate constellations, and a preliminary description of this procedure is also provided. The Figure of Merit Technique is then applied to representative communications satellite constellations in order to demonstrate its ability to differentiate between candidate options. The Figure of Merit technique is also used to investigate the possibility of using a surveillance satellite at very low altitudes.

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A small all-cargo airline is taking a unique approach to add capacity without the risk of ownership by entering a joint venture with a leasing company for passenger aircraft with the seats removed and contracting with a third-party carrier to fly shipments on its behalf. 21 Air, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been flying under its own license for four years. It owns and operates two Boeing 767-200 converted cargo planes with a 42-ton payload. Like any small business, it faces the challenge of trying to grow without deep pockets. The airfreight market is hot these days because a quarter of the global fleet is grounded by fallout from the coronavirus, so company officials came up with a plan to take advantage of strong shipper demand without taking on expensive assets. 21 Air expects to start transporting goods this month with an Airbus A330-200 passenger plane that has been temporarily reconfigured without seats to allow boxes to be loaded in the cabin, Chief Commercial Officer Roy Linkner said. The arrangement stands out because nearly all of the 2,300 passenger planes being used since late March in dedicated cargo service are controlled and operated by passenger airlines. Of those, more than 150 have had their seats completely removed to increase cargo volume, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. Puerto Rico-based Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF) Inc. is contributing the plane, while 21 Air markets the capacity and directs commercial operations. In another twist, 21 Air is not flying the A330. Instead, it has outsourced that task to Maleth Aero, a company in Malta that offers extended passenger charter service with three A340s and is leasing the airplane from AELF. The A330 is a large airplane with 50 tons and 232 cubic meters of available space, including 18 netted positions on the top deck. Linkner said the initial partnership involves two aircraft, the first of which is expected to receive its aircraft operating certificate next week from Maltese civil aviation authorities. AELF has three more aircraft it can repurpose for cargo, as needed. The A340 is similar to the A330, but Maleth Aero must still receive approval to add the plane to its operating certificate. The arrangement is a way for 21 Air to test the A330’s capabilities as a potential candidate for its fleet, Linkner said. “It gives us the ability to know the airplane because we’re Boeing. The A330-200 is the closest thing to a 767 200/300, and it gives us a no-risk way of trialing this aircraft for its market deployment characteristics, profile, and viability before we would commission or acquire a converted A330 ourselves,” he said. Lessors have been stuck with grounded airplanes returned by cash-strapped airlines, and the arrangement gives AELF a chance to earn revenue from idle assets. Growing with DHL 21 Air was founded by Adolfo Moreno, who for years ran an airfreight wholesaler in Miami that bought space from charter operators to serve the South American market. Frustrated with all-cargo carriers that wouldn’t customize service for smaller customers, Moreno started his own airline that he envisioned as more attuned to 21st century practices. He acquired an aircraft and then rented crews until 21 Air received an operating certificate allowing it to fly on its own. The company began operating quasi-scheduled service, but the extreme seasonality of shipments in Latin America led 21 Air to become a full-time provider of dedicated contract charters. 21 Air began flying two routes last summer for express delivery company DHL, including an indirect arrangement as a subcontractor to Canadian carrier Cargojet, Linkner said. It operates between DHL’s hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Montreal and Orlando. On weekends, when the planes aren’t in DHL service, 21 Air puts them to work hauling goods for charter-broker customers. Recent jobs included transporting seats for Boeing from a plant in the Southeast to Seattle, a shipment for Tesla, and 20 flights moving tobacco from South America to Canada, Linkner said. 21 Air flew cargo for Aeromexico for several months until March, when the airline ran into financial problems caused by the coronavirus crisis. LATAM Airlines, another carrier in bankruptcy proceedings, also discontinued a contract under which 21 Air provided crews to fly LATAM’s 767-300 cargo planes. Providing flight services without the need to provide aircraft was another example of adding business without much capital investment.

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Soon, you would not have to be only a science student to be able to become a pilot. Gujarat University (GU)has plans of teaming up with an aviation university so that students who are interested in becoming can become pilots no matter what their background is. GU shall be signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Electrotherm’s Indus University-which as of now is the only university in the state that offers courses in commercial pilot license and aviation maintenance. The MoU shall be signed during Vibrant Gujarat 2013. 29/12/12 Indian Colleges

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As this will be calculation based rather than simulation based, the aircraft will know before taking off and before landing whether the runway will accomodate that plane. You should be unable to issue an order to fly to an unsuitable airport and if the runway is shortened midflight the plane will treat the order as if the airport had been destroyed. Im considering an acceleration model based on power and weight where planes must reach a certain velocity before take-off and therefore larger planes would require longer runways, although whether this would provide too much of a challenge for the player is really a question. And if a plane fails to take off whether the penalty of losing your plane becomes a negative point against gameplay. I would suggest not letting the user set or change the runway at all. Just forget all this complicated mess. The game already places every airplane in one of two categories: small or large. So, only let the user select one of two runways to place: a short runway for small airplanes and a long runway for both large and small airplanes. Like with the current airports, if the user needs to extend a runway, he needs to demolish it and build the long runway in its place. This will be so much easier to code and will be perfectly acceptable to most every player. You know the old saying: Keep It Simple Stupid

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So here's why you need to read the notes before you buy any stock. As I'm sitting and reading MicroStrategy's (MSTR) 2008 annual report I'm impressed by the Company, its product (an online platform to help companies track and analyze all recorded transactions - which is a trend with strong tailwinds) and I'm flipping through the notes to see if there's any red flags. By the time I'm in the mid-50's, (and keep in mind there are only 70+ pages) I come to the section on commitments and contingencies where the report says the following: "On January 31, 2007, we entered into an agreement to purchase a corporate aircraft for delivery in mid-2009, which we expect to begin operating during the 2009 calendar year. The aggregate purchase price for the aircraft is $46.1 million, payable in installments on various dates related to the completion of manufacturing of the aircraft and the delivery of the aircraft. "

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New NASA mission to fly to Jupiter NASA yesterday announced that a mission to fly to Jupiter will proceed to a preliminary design phase. The mission is called Juno, and it is the second in NASA's New Frontiers Program. The mission will conduct an ... Jun 02, 2005 4 / 5 (4) 0

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The Silence of the Moon The Moon is the Earth’s natural satellite, and it is the fifth-largest moon in the solar system. Since it is relatively close to us, it has been the subject of many studies and explorations. One of the most interesting questions about the Moon is whether or not we can hear any sound on it. The answer may surprise you. The Lack of Atmosphere The reason why we cannot hear any sound on the Moon is that it has no atmosphere. On Earth, sound travels through the air, which is composed of various gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide. However, the Moon has no such atmosphere, which means that there is no medium for sound waves to travel through. The Vacuum of Space In addition to the lack of atmosphere, the Moon is also located in the vacuum of space. This means that there is no matter between the Moon and the Earth to carry sound waves. Even if there were sound waves produced on the Moon, they would not reach our ears on Earth since there is no medium for them to travel through. The First Moon Landing The first time humans landed on the Moon was in 1969 during the Apollo 11 mission. The astronauts who walked on the Moon reported that they could not hear any sound. They could only communicate with each other through their radios and the vacuum of space did not allow for any sound to be carried. The Myth of the Moon Landing Sound There is a myth that the sound of the Apollo 11 mission landing on the Moon was captured by NASA’s recording equipment. However, this is not true. NASA did not record any sound during the landing since there is no sound on the Moon. The only sound that was recorded was the communication between the astronauts and Houston. The Sound of Impact Although we cannot hear any sound on the Moon, there is one exception. When a spacecraft or a meteorite crashes into the Moon’s surface, it creates a sound that can be detected by seismometers placed on the Moon by various space agencies. However, this sound is not audible to the human ear since it is a low-frequency sound wave. The Future of Moon Exploration Despite the lack of sound on the Moon, it is still an important object of study for scientists and space agencies. Many countries are planning to send missions to the Moon in the future, and some are even planning to establish human settlements on its surface. It is an exciting time for space exploration, and the Moon will continue to be a subject of fascination for many years to come. In conclusion, we cannot hear any sound on the Moon due to the lack of atmosphere and the vacuum of space. Although there is no sound on the Moon, it is still a fascinating object of study for scientists and space agencies. As we continue to explore the Moon and other objects in space, we may discover new things about our universe that we never knew before.

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CASA Warning after drone interfers with aerial firefighting The Bunnings sausage sizzle drone was funny, but illegal. Much worse though are the fools who think they can fly their drone near a bushfire to get a great photo or video. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has today reissued their warning regarding drones in bushfire areas after a drone was spotted near operations in Sydney. The recreational drone was spotted near water bombing operations at a fire in Western Sydney last Friday. CASA has been issuing warnings about drone use in bushfire areas since 2015, and their simple message is “if you fly – they can’t” referring to the aerial support for bushfire-fighters on the ground.Read more

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Find here information which may be relevant if you apply for a permit to fly unmanned aircraft of category 3. If an operator is to be granted a permit for category 3, the unmanned aircraft must meet some basic requirements: - The aircraft's maximum take-off mass is more than 25 kilos. - The aircraft will only be flown within the pilot's visual line of sight. The pilot must have completed training on the relevant type of unmanned aircraft system, and shall also pass the Swedish Transport Agency's practical and theoretical exam before the permit is issued. The pilot shall possess knowledge of air law and ATC procedures found in AMC1 FCL.210; FCL.215 in Part-FCL. There is no application form specifically intended for category 3 permits; instead, the applicant will have to compose his or her own application. Here is a template with information about what the application shall contain and a suggested outline. Please submit your application for a permit for category 3 operations via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org. The application shall consist of two main parts: - general information - an operations and maintenance manual. The general information - The applicant's name or company name, postal address, telephone number and e-mail address. - Personal or corporate identity number, depending on organisation type. - Description of the organisation and management intended for the operations, as well as the CVs of the following personnel: person responsible for operations, operations officer, technical officer and pilot. - Description of the intended operations. - Description of the unmanned aircraft system. This includes information about the type of unmanned aircraft (designation/manufacturer), dimensions and other technical specifications, and type of flight control system, as well as a presentation of how compliance with the requirements of Chapter 4, Sections 10-17 of TSFS 2017:110 is achieved. - A copy of the insurance certificate is to be attached. Operations and maintenance manual The operations and maintenance manual shall contain the information stated in Chapter 4, Sections 18-19 of TSFS 2017:110. It shall also contain a description of how compliance with Chapter 4, Sections 20-31 of those regulations is achieved. Validity of the permit Unless the Swedish Transport Agency revokes the permit or the permit holder cancels the permit voluntarily, a permit for category 3 will be valid for an unspecified period of time. The permit will only be valid for operations carried on in Sweden. Modifications to the permit If you need to add or change anything in an issued permit, you have to apply for this to the Swedish Transport Agency. Also, you have to inform the Swedish Transport Agency if your operations will cease. An application for modification to a permit can be submitted via e-mail to email@example.com. Describe in the e-mail what the application concerns, and give full contact details including permit number. How to cancel a permit If you wish to cancel your permit, you have to notify the Swedish Transport Agency before 1 January in order to avoid having to pay the annual fee for the coming year. Cancel your permit by notifying the Swedish Transport Agency on firstname.lastname@example.org. Permit number and contact details are to be included, as well as permit type. Within Sweden, the design, production, modification, maintenance and operation of civil unmanned aircraft are regulated the Swedish Transport Agency’s Regulations (TSFS 2017:110) on Unmanned Aircraft. Swedish Transport Agency Civil Aviation and Maritime Department 601 73 Norrköping, Sweden Telephone: +46 771 503 503

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The first experiment of using green diesel as fuel in planes has been successful when a Boeing aircraft launched the first flight using this green diesel. The Boeing flight was a test that used sustainable bio fuel made from vegetable oils, cooking oil and fat. Although the green fuel has already been used in trucks and other vehicles, use of green diesel in air crafts is a major breakthrough in the environmental and aviation industry. The technology is going a long way in reducing harmful emissions, protecting the environment and weaning away from fossil fuels. The aircraft company powered its ecoDemonstrator 787 with a blend of 15 percent green diesel and 85 percent conventional jet fuel in one of the engines. The green diesel was supplied by Finnish company Neste Oil and it was blended in the United States by EPIC Aviation. It is expected that sustainable green diesel can minimize the carbon emissions by 50 to 90 percent as compared to regular fuel. The green fuel technology used by Boeing has to go through several rigorous industry and security procedures before it can be used for commercial flights. Green fuel is commonly available and used in ground transportation and this fuel is similar to Hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) in their chemical composition that was approved for aviation use in 2011. With the manufacturing of green diesel, it is expected that it can make the supply of bio fuel available at an affordable price for commercial use. Its wholesale cost at about $3 per gallon is quite close to regular jet fuel. Unlike other types of fuels, green diesel is being produced on a large-scale and it is expected to be at the same price level of conventional fuel when it will be released for commercial aviation purposes. Once the green fuel passes all regularity and security checks, it will be used as a 50 percent blend with regular fuel in air crafts without any modifications to aircraft engines. The same blend of fuel can also be used by airlines and cargo carriers in their trucks and other transportation. It is expected that about 800 million gallons of green fuel will be produced in the United States, Europe and Asia, which can meet the global jet fuel demand by one percent. U.S. commercial aviation and military consumes around 20 billion gallons of jet fuel in a year. According to the chief pilot for New Airplane Product Development, Mike Carriker, the first test Boeing aircraft launch flight with green fuel was as good as with conventional fuel and encountered no issues during the whole flight. This is how Boeing expected the flight to operate with this new type of fuel. Production of green diesel is among a few new top technologies being tested under ecoDemonstrator 787. Other technologies include atmospheric observation equipment of a Japanese project that involves a new aviation system, environmental research and meteorological departments. These projects have been ongoing for many years in which Japanese airplanes have been equipped with sensors to gather greenhouse gas information during the flight. The launch of first Boeing aircraft flight with green fuel has opened a new door of aviation technology. It is in the near future that green fuel will be available for commercial use in air crafts and will be helpful in the reduction of environmental pollution without any extra cost for the aircraft companies and passengers. By Atika Jilani

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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA2123 North American F-100D Super Sabre Skyblazers, USAF, 1960 Season. 1/72 Scale Diecast Model, Size: 6.5" Wingspan, 7.75" Long, Optional Up & Down Landing Gear, Armaments & Display Stand Are Included. The North American F-100 Super Sabre is an American supersonic jet fighter aircraft that served with the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1954 to 1971 and with the Air National Guard (ANG) until 1979. The first of the Century Series of USAF jet fighters, it was the first USAF fighter capable of supersonic speed in level flight. The F?100 was designed by North American Aviation as a higher performance follow-on to the F-86 Sabre air superiority fighter. Primary Role: Close Air Support, Ground-Attack And Anti-Ship Jet Aircraft. |Stock Status:||IN STOCK| |Size:||6.5" Wingspan, 7.75" Long| |Design:||F-100 SUPER SABRE| Copyright © 2023, Pete's Collectibles. All rights reserved. All images, logos and content displayed on the website are protected by copyright. No reproduction or copying is allowed without prior written agreement.

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EASA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 8200. A week after the FAA, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the new «high-density» version of the MAX 8. The type certificate published this Tuesday, April 6, 2021, mentions on page 69 that the Boeing 737 MAX 8200 can carry up to 202 passengers and five cabin crew members, only limited by the ventilation capacity per passenger of environmental control system. No changes from the MAX 8 distinguish the 8200 in terms of size, MTOW or cargo capacity, the most visible being the number of doors (2 emergency exits have been added). Low-cost airline Ryanair will be the first operator of the model. The airline’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, said last week that they expect to take delivery of eight of the MAX aircraft in April, another eight in May and none in June. No post found! Plataforma Informativa de Aviación Comercial líder en América Latina.

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3D Planets in Space 3d printed solar systems moons and planets for your Planets Space 3D in We found 20++ Images in 3D Planets in Space: Top 15 pages by letter 3 About this page - 3D Planets in Space 3D Planets In Space 3d Printed Solar Systems Moons And Planets For Your Planets Space 3D In, 3D Planets In Space Images Planets Solar Theme Sketches In Order Space 3d Space Planets 3D In, 3D Planets In Space Quotwhat Does It Feel Like To Fly Over Planet Earthquot Outer In Planets 3D Space, 3D Planets In Space Planetas 3d Planets Space Background Wallpapers On Space In 3D Planets, 3D Planets In Space Space 3d Planet Stars Galaxy Space Art Wallpapers Hd 3D Space Planets In, 3D Planets In Space Solar Planet Orbiting 3d Model In Planets 3D Space, 3D Planets In Space Picture Stars Planet Space 3d Graphics Space In Planets 3D, 3D Planets In Space 3d Planets Background 3D Planets Space In. Dr. Jason Soderblom said in a September 10, 2015 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Press Release that the evolution of lunar porosity can provide scientists with valuable clues to some of the most ancient life-supporting processes occurring in our Solar System. Dr. Soderblom is a planetary research scientist in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences in Cambridge, Massachusetts. and here is another Makemake, like Pluto, shows a red hue in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The near-infrared spectrum is marked by the existence of the broad methane absorption bands--and methane has also been observed on Pluto. Spectral analysis of Makemake's surface shows that its methane must be present in the form of large grains that are at least one centimeter in size. In addition to methane, there appears to be large quantities of ethane and tholins as well as smaller quantities of ethylene, acetylene, and high-mass alkanes (like propane)--most likely formed as a result of the photolysis of methane by solar radiation. The tholins are thought to be the source of the red color of the visible spectrum. Even though there is some evidence for the existence of nitrogen ice on Makemake's frozen surface, at least combined with other ices, it is probably not close to the same abundance of nitrogen seen on Pluto and on Triton. Triton is a large moon of the planet Neptune that sports a retrograde orbit indicating that it is a captured object. Many astronomers think that Triton is a wandering refugee from the Kuiper Belt that was captured by the gravity of its large, gaseous planet. It is possible that eventually the doomed Triton will plunge into the immense, deep blue world that it has circled for so long as an adopted member of its family. Nitrogen accounts for more than 98 percent of the crust of both Pluto and Triton. The relative lack of nitrogen ice on Makemake hints that its supply of nitrogen has somehow been depleted over the age of our Solar System. Sagittarius role, after the introspection of Scorpio is to take the hard won wisdom and create something worthwhile from it and spread it around. - My Solar System in Oder - Young Astronauts Symbol - Mission to Mars Blu-ray - African Space Program I Funny - Moonshine Jar Wallpaper - Falcon Heavy Launcher - NASA Hot Air Balloon - What Are Outer Planets - July 2019 Planets - Earth And Moon Nasa - International Space Station Astronauts - Solar System Atmosphere Chart - NASA Artificial Heart - Hubble Images 1920 - Quotes About Astronaut Hadfield Space If you would like to know just when the moon rise and moon set is going to be there are hundreds of site out on the internet which will give you the rise and set times for your area. Just go to Google or any of the other major search engines and do a search for moon rise/set times and while your there remember to check out the moon phases while you are there as well. If you follow these steps as out line above you will be catching more fish and enjoying the sport fishing even more. In the 40 years since they emerged on the market, the choice of options available with respect to Moon Boot features has grown immensely. They now come in a range of outer coverings including suede, nylon jacquard, soft touch nylon, nylon, varnish PU, quilted PU and glitter fabric. Each variety changes the outward look slightly from a matte through to a glossy finish. Personal preference is the only way to make a decision with regard to this feature as they are all exceptional in quality and look. On occasion February will have no full moons and January and March will both have two. In this case, you have two calendar blue moons in the same year. However, there can be no more than one in a year's time or it would not be that rare of an event. Using the Farmer's Almanac description there can be a maximum of one in a year.

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2023 Pioneer Award Chief Information Office Department of the Air Force Venice Goodwine, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force, comprised of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Ms. Goodwine leads three directorates–Enterprise Information Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity–and supports 20,000 cyber operations and support personnel around the globe with a portfolio valued at $17 billion. She provides oversight of the Air Force's Information Technology investment strategy from networks to cloud computing, Enterprise policies, data management, digital transformation, information resources management, information technology innovation initiatives, information assurance and related matters for the Department of the Air Force. As Chief Information Officer (CIO), Ms. Goodwine delivers cybersecurity and enforces Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act laws and the ethical use of AI in the Department. She integrates warfighting and mission support capabilities by networking and securing air, space and terrestrial assets. Ms. Goodwine also leads career management initiatives for 10,000 IT/Cyber civilian personnel across all human resources facets from recruiting to professional development. She has more than 30 years of information technology experience spanning private industry, active and reserve military service, and the federal civilian government. Her experience includes leading large IT organizations, developing agency-wide strategy and policy, establishing governance, overseeing cybersecurity operations, executing IT acquisition, and program management. Immediately prior to this role, Ms. Goodwine served as the Director of Enterprise Information Technology within the Office of the Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force. She also previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer for the United States Department of Agriculture, a cabinet-level agency. As the USDA CISO she oversaw $208 million in cybersecurity expenditures throughout the agency each year. She raised the agency’s FITARA cyber score from an F to a B, and led the agency to achieve a single unified security operations center by consolidating 128 federal and contractor FTEs, 57 processes, and 11 tools, valued at more than $8.2 million. She led the integration of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation tools across more than 134,000 endpoints and 1,200 mobile devices. Ms. Goodwine also had an extensive military career, joining the active duty Air Force in 1986 as a Signals Intelligence Analyst and transitioning to the Air Force Reserve where she received her commission in 2003 as a Communication and Information Officer, completing assignments at various levels including squadron, group, wing, joint, and combined, ultimately retiring from uniformed military service in 2022. Goodwine was named a 2020 WashingtonExec Top 25 Cybersecurity Executives to Watch and won both the 2020 WashingtonExec Pinnacle Award for Cybersecurity Government Executive of the Year and the 2020 G2Xchange Women in Leadership awards. She also was nominated for the 2020 FedScoop50 Cybersecurity Leader of the Year award. 1994 Bachelor’s degree, Computer and Information Systems, University of Maryland, College Park 1998 Master in Business Administration, William Carey College, Gulfport, Miss. 2003 Officer Training School, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tenn. 2009 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2010 Cyberspace 200, Professional Continuing Education, Air Force Institute of Technology Center for Cyberspace Research 2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence 2013 Cyberspace 300, Professional Continuing Education, AIr Force Institute of Technology Center for Cyberspace Research 2014 Junior Officer Leadership Development, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. 2014 Chief Information Officer Executive Program, University of Maryland, College Park 2015 Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence 2017 Warfighting Integration Course, Air Education and Training Command, San Antonio, by correspondence 2020 Joint and Combined Warfighter School, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. 1. 1995–1997, Lead, Unix Systems Administrator, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, Mo. 2. 1997–1999, Program Manager, Defense Information Systems Agency Continuity and Test Facility, Slidell, La. 3. 1999–2001, System Support Engineer, Silicon Graphics Inc., Silicon Valley, Calif. 4. 2001–2002, Testing and COOP analyst, DISA Continuity and Test Facility, Slidell, La. 5. 2003–2004, Systems Analyst, Lockheed Martin, Stennis Space Center, Bay St. Louis, Mo. 6. 2004–2006, Department Chair, Information Technology, Central Texas College, Okinawa, Japan 2006–2009, Supervisory, IT Specialist, Marine Corps Base Butler, Okinawa, Japan 7. 2009–2014, Regional COR, Marine Corps Systems Command, Okinawa, Japan 8. 2014–2018, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va. 9. 2018–2021, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 10. 2021–2023, Director, Enterprise Information Technology, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of the Air Force, Arlington, Va. 11. 2023–present, Chief Information Officer, Department of the Air Force, Arlington, Va. 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Have you ever wondered what happens after an aircraft build is complete? The answer is flight test. It’s a collaborative, multi-year endeavor undertaken by engineers, test pilots, mechanics and crews who all work together to ensure the first flight is safe for all involved. During Boom’s monthly Ask An Engineer Twitter chat, Director of Flight Test Jeff Mabry guided us through the process. Here’s a snapshot of the discussion. Can you define ground testing? Jeff Mabry: Ground testing is the process of verifying the correct functioning of systems, and all interactions with other systems, in the newly-completed aircraft. Ground testing takes place in stages: - Engine runs, in which the aircraft is anchored to the ground, - Taxi test points, which assess aircraft performance and handling qualities. Ground test is part of a process leading to certification — earning an airworthiness certificate. Regardless of the aircraft type, ground testing is mandatory for new aircraft, as well as for any that have undergone significant structural modification. The process varies from aircraft to aircraft and from mission to mission. For example, ground testing for Overture, Boom’s supersonic commercial airliner, will have similarities and differences with XB-1, Boom’s supersonic demonstrator. And in the case of Boom’s programs, we are also transferring best practices from XB-1 to Overture, so our ground test program serves multiple purposes. When does ground testing begin? Jeff Mabry: Ground testing begins when we can safely tow an aircraft to a pad on an airfield and conduct tests that allow the systems to interact in a way that mimics how they will interact in flight. For example, during XB-1’s first ground test in 2021, we operated the flight controls with electric and hydraulic power applied to the aircraft. That test was performed without running the engine, by using only the hydraulic pump that’s driven by DC electrical power. However, not all ground tests happen on the airfield. The first time we did a gear swing for the landing gear, for example, we did it in the hangar. We conduct gear swing tests to verify that the landing gear is fully functional and the wheels can come down without any issues. The tests mimic a physical landing by suspending or elevating the aircraft, which takes the weight completely off the landing gear and allows it to retract and extend. It’s like putting a car on jacks, but in this case we suspended the aircraft. What is the goal of ground testing? Jeff Mabry: The goal of ground test is to demonstrate that all aircraft systems function as required. Sometimes it’s straightforward. For example, the hydraulic system may have to provide 3000 +/- 100 psi (pounds of force per square inch of area) of pressure throughout the aircraft’s performance envelope — the specified capabilities in which it can operate safely. The team will determine the most demanding mode of operation (duty cycle), perhaps moving the flight controls through a frequency sweep, and check that the hydraulic pressure doesn’t drop below 2900 psi. At other times, it’s not as straightforward. During taxi testing, for example, the test pilot determines how difficult it is to maintain centerline when taxiing. This is a qualitative assessment of aircraft performance. The test pilot sets a goal for the maneuver, performs the maneuver, and then rates the aircraft performance on a scale of 1-10. During ground testing, the team also ensures that the pilot and the control room have full visibility of all aircraft engine and system parameter displays. We also confirm that all off-nominal conditions — anything that qualifies as an uncertain event — are reliably indicated to the pilot and control room. In other words, we verify that all displays are working properly and that the right people will see the right information at the right time. What’s it like to be part of an aircraft program like XB-1? Jeff Mabry: It’s very exciting to be part of a new aircraft test program. First flights are not something that come along that often, and being able to be part of the design, testing and eventual flight of an experimental aircraft is one of the most rewarding things you can do working in flight test. To be part of a program that will make history — commercial supersonic flight onboard Overture — is even more special. Learn more about supersonic flight and the development of Overture here.

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The maiden mission of India’s brand new rocket, the Rs 56 crore Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), on 07-08-2022 (Sunday) morning ended in a failure. Minutes after the SSLV-D1 was launched with two satellites at about 9.18 a.m., the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said that the data loss was observed at the termination stage. “All the stages performed normally. Both the satellites were injected. But the orbit achieved was less than expected, which makes it unstable,” ISRO said in a very brief statement about the mission. “SSLV-D1 placed the satellites into 356 km x 76 km elliptical orbit instead of 356 km circular orbit – 76 km is the lowest point close to the surface of the earth,” Issue is region ably identified. Failure of a logic to identify a sensor failure and go for a salvage action. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath said. He said when the satellites are placed in such an orbit, they will not stay there for long and will come down. “The two satellites have already come down from that orbit and they are no longer usable,” Somanath said. Going forward, a set of experts will look into the failure and identify why it went into an unacceptable orbit. After carrying out the small corrections and revalidation of the corrections, the ISRO will go for the next SSLV-D2 launch soon, Somanath said. Hoping to celebrate in advance the country’s 75th anniversary of Independence in style the ISRO launched its freshly minted rocket Small Satellite Launch Vehicle – Developmental Flight (SSLV-D1). On its first developmental flight, the SSLV-D1 carried an earth observation satellite-02 (EOS-02), formerly known as microsatellite-2, weighing about 145 kg and the eight-kg Azaadisat built by 750 girl students of government schools facilitated by SpaceKidz India. About 12 minutes into the rocket’s flight, ISRO announced the separation of EOS-02 and the Azaadisat. Soon after that a heavy silence came about the Mission Control Centre at the spaceport here, with Somanath announcing: “The SSLV-D1 mission was completed. All the stages of the rocket performed as expected. There is some data loss in the terminal stage of the rocket.” He said that data is being gathered to know the status of the mission. “The Azaadissat got separated. We can know about the satellite only at night,” Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder and CEO, SpaceKidz India told IANS. At about 9.18 a.m. the rocket broke free of the first launch pad here and went up into a cloudy sky. The rocket’s progress was smooth with all its solid fuel powered engines performing well. The three-staged SSLV-D1 is primarily powered by solid fuel (total 99.2 tons) and also has a velocity trimming module (VTM) powered by 0.05 tons of liquid fuel for precise injection of satellites. India’s newest rocket was 34 metres tall and weighed 120 tons. As per the flight plan, just over 12 minutes into its flight, the SSLV-D1 was to deliver into space the EOS-2 satellite and then Azaadisat a few seconds later. However, this did not go according to plan. According to the ISRO, the SSLV is a ready to transfer rocket with modular and unified systems with standard interfaces for production by the industry. The SSLV design drivers are low-cost, with low turnaround time, flexibility in accommodating multiple satellites, launch-on-demand feasibility, minimal launch infrastructure requirements and others, ISRO said. The commercial arm of ISRO, NewSpace India Ltd, was planning to transfer the SSLV technology for production in the private sector after a couple of successful missions. The Indian space agency said the EOS-02 satellite is an experimental optical imaging satellite with high spatial resolution. The objective is to realise and fly an experimental imaging satellite with short turnaround time and showcase launch on demand capability. Launch of small satellites will be a dominant factor in the global space sector with about 7,000 satellites expected to be up in the sky by 2027, V. K. Saraswat, member, Niti Aayog had said at a space seminar. One of the satellite was made by Govt.school girl students across India. It was a huge setback for them. Hope that Isro should learn from this mistake and come out flying colours next time as Indian people’s money is at stake. You must log in to post a comment.

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I believe the autopilot in IF could use a tune-up, just like the Systems page got! ;) My biggest request for the autopilot update would be: allow an “ARM” and “CAPTURE” mode for LOC & GS. Irl, on radar vectors or just in general, one can be flying with altitude hold and heading select, be given an intercept heading to a localizer/other Nav course and one’s plane will hold the HDG you set until the plane Captures the course. The same is true for altitude hold until glideslope intercept. This update would enhance the realism of the autopilot and create an neater radar vector pattern with minimal localizer overshoots and better glideslope control. Happy flying, and thanks FDS for this amazing product.

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With a mandate from the UN, ESA and other space agencies from around the world are about to establish a high-level group to help coordinate global response should a threatening asteroid ever be found heading towards Earth. Ten years ago, on 14 January 2004, Mars Express took its very first images of Mars in color and in 3D. Shortly after China’s Chang’e-3 spacecraft departed Earth to land on the Moon, ESA’s network of tracking stations swung into action, providing crucial support for the vessel’s five-day lunar cruise. No matter how painstakingly we choose the materials to build satellites, once a mission is over they are just so much junk. But what if one day they could be recycled in space for future missions – perhaps as construction material, fuel or even food? Since 2000, the four identical satellites of the Cluster quartet have been probing Earth’s magnetosphere in three dimensions. This week, two of them made their closest-ever approach, just 4 km, enabling valuable data to be acquired with unprecedented detail. Craters once brim-full with sediments and water have long since drained dry, but traces of their former lives as muddy lakes cling on in the Martian desert. ESA’s mission to Mars in 2016 has entered the final stage of construction with the signature of a contract this week with Thales Alenia Space at the Paris Air & Space Show. Although nearly a thousand exoplanets have been detected indirectly — most using the radial velocity or transit methods — and many more candidates await confirmation, only a dozen exoplanets have been directly imaged. The ESA (European Space Agency) has inaugurated a new hub that will strengthen Europe’s contribution to the global hunt for asteroids and other hazardous natural objects that may strike Earth. A rare encounter between two gas-rich galaxies spotted by ESA’s (European Space Agency) Herschel space observatory indicates a solution to an outstanding problem: how did massive, passive galaxies form in the early Universe? ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano left for Baikonur, Kazakhstan today, his last stop before heading to the International Space Station on 28 May. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Herschel space observatory has made detailed observations of surprisingly hot molecular gas that may be orbiting or falling towards the supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Dramatic underground explosions, perhaps involving ice, are responsible for the pits inside these two large martian impact craters, recently imaged by the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express. ESA’s Herschel space observatory has provided the first images of a dust belt – produced by colliding comets or asteroids – orbiting a subgiant star known to host a planetary system. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Herschel observatory has captured a new view of a vast star-forming cloud called W3. Astronomers have identified some of the youngest stars ever seen, thanks to the European Space Agency's (ESA) Herschel space observatory. The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Russian federal space agency, Roscosmos, have signed a formal agreement to work in partnership on the ExoMars program towards the launch of two missions in 2016 and 2018. ESA’s planning to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid called Didymos, to, well, see what happens. An asteroid the size of a small office block is due to whizz past Earth on Friday, traveling at over 28,000 miles per hour. A laser device originally designed to measure carbon on Mars could soon be used here on Earth to root out counterfeit foods, making sure that honey, olive oil and chocolate are what they claim.

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Rohde & Schwarz delivers CERTIUM VCS for safe and efficient ATC communication across Canada Rohde & Schwarz and NAV CANADA are proud to announce the signing of a contract for the supply and implementation of a “Backup Voice Communication Solution” for the entire Canadian airspace. This contract marks a significant milestone in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic control (ATC) operations in the region. Under the agreement, Rohde & Schwarz will deliver a comprehensive, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution, based on the proven CERTIUM VCS platform, which is compliant to the latest ED-137 standard. Multiple systems, each of them with a quad-redundant architecture and running on NAV CANADA’s virtualised environment, will provide robust coverage for all major airports and centers operated by NAV CANADA. The project, spanning over the next five years, will involve the deployment of more than 600 operational Operator Working Positions (OWP), which will be seamlessly interconnected with over 700 phone services and 800 radio frequencies. The first phase of the agreement will support the deployment of a state-of-the-art flight data processing system (FDPS) and an air traffic flow management system (iACM) for complex airspaces within NAV CANADA’s network centre. In line with NAV CANADA’s strategic direction, this partnership represents a tangible step towards Trajectory-Based Operations (TBO) in Canada, shifting air traffic management towards a strategic approach that takes a more comprehensive picture of a flight from take-off to landing. This new technology can calculate routes with great accuracy and predict the evolution of air traffic over an extended horizon, supporting greater planning and coordination.

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>Orbiter Sim > Missions/Adventures > Adventures in Orbiter First Command Adventure Scenario Author: Eugene Harm Date: Nov 17 2067 You've been number one onboard the Helios for way too long. Now Captain Korzun is about to give you your first command. Since the beginning of this assignment you were under the belief that the Helios was on an exploratory mission of Neptune's rings. Today Korzun informs you of the real reason behind this journey. A Vespucci Class HRAIR is reported to be out this way and the Helios mission was to find her. However Headquarters has not revealed why the Vespucci is out here. You are told only that the Vespucci is dormant and needs to be occupied by a team and brought back to Earth. You are now promoted to Captain and the Vespucci is your ship. Only one more job to do as number one of Helios. Find Vespucci on radar and pilot the Helios along side her. Once you have the Helios in position along side the Vespucci report to Captain Korzun to collect your crew assignments and mission orders. To: Captain Jack Cochran Date Nov 13, 2067 Captain Cochran transfer yourself and crew to the Vesspucci. The Pucci Cargo craft has all the supplies you need for the journey. So take the Pucci over to the Vespucci and dock to her nose port. Then proceed as follows: Once inside the Vespucci remain inside your space suit. Do not remove your helmet until later when your crew is onboard then you can give the all clear. Align the hab so the shuttle craft can be deployed. Take this shuttle back to Helios. *** WARNING: DO NOT DOCK WITH HELIOS!*** We are uncertain of what happened aboard the Vespucci so the risk of contamination falls on you and your crew only. Your crew shall undock the Helios Shuttle and rendezvous with you. Commander Low will pilot the craft with your crew. Your crew shall transfer to your shuttle by EVA. Commander Low shall redock the Helios Shuttle back with Helios. Once all are onboard take your crew back to Vespucci. Before docking to the Vespucci send mission specialist Jerry Ross on an EVA to inspect the radial spikes. After inspection is complete dock with the Vespucci and assign the crew to their post. Safe the Pucci Cargo craft by docking her on one of the mains behind the spikes. Completely review the Vespucci D Manual and bring Vespucci home. Dock in Assembly for post mission assessment. Vespucci Crew manifest: Jack Cochran, Captain John Kole, Pilot and Systems Expert Jim Chang, Navigator and Medic Jerry Ross, VLFEL Engineer Joey Bisco, Propulsion Download 1stCommand.zip to set up the environment with all vessels in place. There are two scenarios. In the First Command scenario you have to rescue a runaway ship, extremely challenging. In the First Commmand Orbiting Neptune scenario all ships are in orbit around Neptune, challenging but fun. Enjoy! In order for it to work properly you will need these fine add-ons: - The Vespucci_D - The Helios Ship - The DGIII - The Outer Planets HighRes Textures ( not needed but recommended )

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For Immediate Release: May 16, 2014 AMI Aviation Services, LLC AeroMech Awarded STC for Garmin G950 System in a Beechcraft 1900D SANFORD, FL (May 16, 2014) – AeroMech Incorporated received supplemental type certification (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Garmin G950 System upgrade for the Beechcraft 1900D. AeroMech’s wholly owned subsidiary, AMI Aviation Services, LLC will install the G950 retrofit at its Orlando Sanford International Airport facility as well as distribute the STC to qualified Garmin dealers as part of a complete FAA PMA kit designed to minimize downtime. This upgrade removes the end-of-life factory installed EFIS 84 system, legacy navigation and communication radios, as well as other analog instrumentation, and replaces it with a modern, proven and affordable fully integrated three-display Garmin G950 System and all new wiring. The G950 System, similar to the G1000® System but without Garmin autopilot integration, significantly reduces maintenance costs and provides a completely new level of situational awareness, enhanced capabilities, adaptability to new technology, and increased dispatch reliability. “Operators and their maintenance crews now have a viable go-forward plan to replace obsolete and end of life cockpit displays and avionics with an extremely cost effective, fully warranted, all glass solution that many of today’s pilots have previously trained with or flown at some point in their career,” said Dave Doucette, President of AMI Aviation. “As an added benefit, the upgrade saves approximately 250 pounds that now can be used for an extra passenger, more fuel, or cargo. I would like to thank our partners, SEARCA, Garmin, and AeroMech, for working together with AMI to bring this solution to market.” SEARCA S. A. (SRC), the premier charter airline of Colombia, played a key role in this STC project as a partner and as the launch customer with an initial order for sixteen (16) Beech 1900D G950 retrofit kits. Additionally, SEARCA provided the prototype certification aircraft together with operational support and maintenance during the time the aircraft was undergoing the modification. SEARCA, a Garmin dealer, is currently the only authorized G1000/G950 installation facility in Colombia, and will retrofit its own fleet in Bogotá, Colombia, at its own certified full service facility. Over fifteen years of complex avionics retrofit experience, makes SEARCA the best and only qualified option for Beech 1900D G950 retrofit in Latin America for potential clients. In addition, “as the largest B1900D operator in South America, this cockpit upgrade will allow SEARCA to have the best equipped 1900D fleet in the market, increase the resale value of the aircraft, and continue to improve the safety which is the major goal of our operation” said Capt. Jorge Campillo, SEARCA’s President. AMI Aviation Services, LLC, an AeroMech company, is an FAA part 145 Repair Station with PMA specializing in the design, fabrication, kitting, installation, and repair of complex aircraft electrical harnesses and avionics systems. Experienced on commercial, military and general aviation aircraft, the firm’s repair station Operations Specifications allow AMI to install and repair avionics systems in most fixed or rotary-wing aircraft at its hangar on the Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) or offsite. Drawing on its relationship with AeroMech Incorporated, an FAA STC ODA and industry leader in aircraft engineering and certification services, AMI provides comprehensive and intelligent aviation solutions to its customers worldwide, including projects such as this 1900D cockpit retrofit. “SEARCA and AMI, both G950/G1000 qualified dealers, were the only Garmin dealers intimately involved in the G950 STC design process and prototype installation and customers would be well served by bringing their aircraft to the experts. Between SEARCA’s facility in Bogotá, Colombia, and AMI’s site at Orlando Sanford International Airport, our combined focus now is to ensure 1900D operators who are ready to upgrade do not have to wait,” said Paul Vermast, AMI’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Standard Garmin Equipment: - Three-Screen Garmin G950 Systems: - Dual 10.4" Primary Flight Displays - 15" Multi-Function Display with Engine Indicating System - Dual integrated radio modules providing WAAS-certified GPS with LPV, VHF Nav with ILS, and VHF comm with 25kHz or 8.33 kHz spacing - Dual Attitude Heading and Reference System - Dual Air Data Computers - Dual Audio Panels with Intercom - Dual Flight Director display - FMS Controller with Alpha/Numeric Keypad - Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS-A) - Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS I) with dual, quad-pole antennas - ADS-B "Out" Compliant, Dual Extended Squitter Mode S Transponders that meets current EASA elementary and enhanced surveillance requirements. - Solid-State Doppler Weather Radar with 12" Antenna, Automatic Tilt Compensation, and Pulse Compression Technology - Interface to existing ADF 462, DME 42 and ALT 55B radar altimeter Optional Garmin Equipment: - TCAS II including Resolution Advisories, Dual High-Power Extended Squitter Transponders, Dual Diversity Antennas (available 3rd quarter, 2014) - Radar Altimeter - XM Weather & XM Radio Receiver for in-cockpit weather information. (North America Coverage and Availability) - Iridium Satellite Receiver for in-cockpit (Global) Weather, Voice, and Text Messaging to any compatible phone or email address Worldwide (available 3rd quarter, 2014) - Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT™) About AeroMech Incorporated AeroMech Incorporated, an FAA STC ODA, specializes in aircraft engineering and certification services, including RVSM, for aircraft OEMs, modification shops, and owner/operators. Since its inception in 1995, AeroMech has completed over 175 STCs, 450 flight-tests, and successfully certified more than 7,500 commercial, military and business aircraft through 19 regulatory agencies worldwide. For more information, visit www.aeromechinc.com or contact AeroMech at 425.252.3236. About AMI Aviation Services, LLC AMI Aviation Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AeroMech Incorporated, is an FAA part 145 Repair Station with Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) specializing in the design, fabrication, kitting, installation, modification, and repair of complex aircraft electrical harnesses and avionics systems. Experienced on commercial, military and general aviation aircraft, the firm’s repair station operations specifications allow AMI Aviation to install and repair avionics systems in most fixed or rotary-wing aircraft at its hangar on the Orlando /Sanford International Airport (KSFB) or offsite with no geographical limitation utilizing its “go teams”. For more information, visit www.amiaviation.com or contact AMI Aviation at 407.585.6130. Servicio Aereo de Capurgana – SEARCA S.A., based in Bogota, Colombia with additional operations in Medellin, Barranquilla and San Andres Islas, is Colombia’s largest operator, providing total national and regional coverage, serving government agencies, oil and energy companies working in Colombia, as well as several airlines and tourism industry operators. SEARCA’s fleet consists of 25 turboprops - 19 passenger aircraft, 5 Hawker 400A’s and a Gulfstream G200. SEARCA S.A., an approved repair station and engineering/maintenance service provider, performs high level maintenance for its own fleet and for 3rd party operators, including Garmin Integrated Flight Deck retrofits, up to the G1000 system. For more information, visit www.searca.com.co, or contact SEARCA Engineering Department at +1 (305) 280 6256 or +57 1 413 9315 and email@example.com. About Garmin International Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, G1000 and SafeTaxi are registered trademarks and G950, ChartView and SVT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Come Back to UAV Show 2021 In 2021, the focus was on purely economic topics for companies in the drone industry, discusssed during round tables such as ("What viable business model?" "How to export as an SME in the sector? Africa, a land of opportunities"). Other topics related to the fields of application of drones were raised during conferences and seminars (air mobility of the future, use of drones for the benefit of the population and territories or for emergency response services, opportunities for the deployment of European drone regulations etc.). 14 workshops were led by the exhibiting entities to highlight their innovations, services and drone use cases: Thales, Aerospace Valley, Normandy Aerospace, Telespazio, Onera, Altametris, Safe Cluster, Innov'ATM, H-Drones, Customs, Fédération Professionnelle du Drone Civil, EDF, and the French Air Force. On October 21, 2021, the Sainte-Hélène Cesa Drones Test Site will host a rich program of flights demonstrations. This was a real opportunity for companies to showcase their latest innovations and technological prowess in real conditions. BACK TO A SELECTION OF UAV DAY HIGHLIGHTS The Yellow Plane, exhibitor of UAV SHOW in 2021 Pauline Merz from Avion Jaune, answers a question at UAV SHOW. Domofrance, partner of UAV SHOW in 2021 Philippe Rondot, President of Domofrance, answers a few questions at UAV SHOW. Airbus Développement, partner of the UAV SHOW innovation challenge in 2021 Yvon Gaubert, AIRBUS Development Regional Delegate in New Aquitaine, answers a few questions at UAV SHOW. Aerospace Valley, partner of UAV SHOW in 2021 Arnaud Rimokh, Delegate Director of Drones and New Uses at Aerospace Valley, answers a few questions at UAV SHOW. Back to UAV Show 2020 UAV DAY HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO - Drones and perspectives Nicolas POLLET, Director of Altametris, launches the UAV DAY with an opening keynote and discusses the panorama and prospects of the professional drone sector as well as the use of the drone as an additional tool in the hands of the application professions. VIDEO - Sharing the airspace Watch the DOMOFRANCE ROUND TABLE with the DGAC, represented by Mr. Nicolas Marcou, ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab, with Mr. Henry de Plinval, Thales, with Mr. Emmanuel Guyonnet, and Delair, with Mr. Alexis Pradille. VIDEO: Drones and crisis management Watch the GAN ASSURANCES ROUND TABLE with Cerema, represented by Mr. Benoît Gandon, Enedis, with Mr. Benjamin Ambec, Lieutenant Vendelin Clicques, firefighter officer, president of the NGO IEDO and Aude Sudre-Brocarel, Air Lawyer. UAV DAY survey results UAV Day organized a Twitter poll to find out the 3 challenges of the drone industry in the future. Today's challenge is inevitably the exploitation of data, but we can see that more distant challenges such as onboard energy and accessibility are real and well anchored in the minds of drone professionals. Key data 2021 exhibitors for the 2021 edition participants for the 2021 edition conferences, workshops and round tables of visitors satisfied They were present Small and medium-sized companies of the sector (operators, manufacturers, training centres, test centers, etc.) Associated services: finance, legal, insurance. Attendees: contractors, sponsors, local authorities departments, police department , security department, firemen, networks managers...

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radar. The military wanted to learn whether long-range radar could be used to detect incoming ballistic missiles. Military planners were well aware of the damage the dreaded German V-1 and V-2 rockets had done to London during World War II and sought a way of preventing such destruction in the future. This was especially important since the military believed the former Soviet Union, an enemy of the U.S, would soon have long-range missiles and, possibly, nuclear weapons. The result was Project Diana, mankind’s first attempts at reaching beyond the ionosphere and the United State’s first foray into space. The job was handed over to Colonel John DeWitt and his colleagues at the Evans Signal laboratory in Belmar, New Jersey. DeWitt was charged with the task of determining whether radar waves could penetrate the ionosphere. This was a crucial factor, because long-range missiles would arc into the ionosphere as they traveled toward their target. The best way to find out would be to bounce a signal off an object outside the earth’s ionosphere strong enough to return a signal back through it to the earth again. DeWitt, who had an interest in astronomy, chose the moon as the first distant target, and gave the program the name, Project Diana after the Greek goddess of the moon. To address these challenges, DeWitt and his colleagues decided to generate a much longer radar pulse that lasted about a quarter of a second. This pulse was easier to detect than a shorter one. One of the few existing high-power radar sets capable of generating such a long pulse had been designed by Major Edwin H. Armstrong, a well-known radio researcher and developer of FM broadcasting. In fact, the radar frequency at which this set operated—111 MHz—was slightly higher than today’s FM broadcasting band in the U. S. (88-108 MHz). The researchers decided to use this set as the starting point for their project. The first tests in December 1945 resulted in frustrating setbacks when vacuum tubes burned out, oscillator circuits refused to oscillate, and other equipment failed to work, or needed further modification. The equipment required a considerable redesign. Historians often point to Project Diana as the beginning of the United States’ space program, and mankind’s first reach beyond the ionosphere to make contact with a non-terrestrial object. The feat excited the U.S public as well as the international technical community.

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A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying the Yaogan-24 remote sensing satellite blasts off from the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwest China's Gansu province, Nov 20, 2014. (Xinhua/Ren Long) I saw this photo of the same Long March rocket carrying the same remote sensing satellite as the one I saw a couple of days ago and I'm thinking something is not quite kosher because while this launch was during the day, the other one was at night. Turns out it was two different satellites, Yaogan-23 and Yaogan-24, launched from two different launch sites about 600 miles apart. The are not far from Russia's new launch site (12-1500 miles), globally speaking.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation has signed cooperative agreements with South Korean firms LIG Nex1 and Huneed for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System – Korea (JSTARS-K) solution for the Republic of Korea’s Joint Moving Target Surveillance and Control Aircraft (JMTSCA) requirement. The cooperative agreements are signed as memoranda of understanding to deliver airborne Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2). Northrop Grumman is bringing its expertise in advanced technology, software, prime systems integration, advanced sensors and mission domain to deliver a low risk airborne BMC2 capability. Northrop Grumman’s JSTARS-K will incorporate the unique capabilities and talents of each cooperative organization to deliver the best value solution. “Northrop Grumman has more than 30 years of leadership in advanced airborne BMC2 capability and mission expertise; we have continued to develop and deliver new technologies to outpace evolving threats,” said Janice Zilch, vice president, multi-domain command and control programs, Northrop Grumman. “With these cooperative agreements, we will deliver industry-leading capability powered with local content and talent to the Republic of Korea.”

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NASA, this isn’t remotely fair to the grounded astrophotographers. There isn’t a better platform for incredible images than looking out the window aboard the International Space Station. Captured in 2015, Astronaut photograph ISS044-E-45215 (that needs a better name) was enhanced to show off elements that the human eye will never be able to see. In the photo, you can see the darker clouds that represent an inner spiral arm of the Milky Way. NASA loves its insane record keeping. Scientists on the ground matched up the position of the photo – taken over the Pacific nation of Kiribati – and worked out the stars visible in the frame. Other elements include a spectacular lightning show that reflects off the solar arrays powering the ISS. That’s a thunderstorm I’d like to see. It’s the type of image you can get lost in. Thankfully, NASA offers up the image for people to use as desktop wallpapers. Various resolutions are available to download. Even for us 4K monitor owners out there. How ISS044-E-45215 Was Captured It must be nice to have the best damn photography platform in the solar system. The astronaut behind the image was using a Nikon D4 with a 28mm wide-angle lens (an AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.4D to be exact). Diving into the camera metadata, it’s humorous to see the ‘subject distance range’ print out unknown. Considering it’s pointing into our galaxy, I don’t think Nikon can quite handle distances measured in light years. There’s not an ISS setting on DSLRs, so the Nikon D4 was left in manual with an ISO of 12800. Shutter speed was set for 1.3 seconds, and the aperture was left wide open at 1.4. Yes, there’s obvious post-processing happening in the image. Lens artifacts were cleaned up, and areas were enhanced to show off the star field, the lightning flash, and Earth’s airglow. The exact coordinates of the frame were at 4.2 degrees south, 161.7 degrees west at an altitude of 218 nautical miles. The image is a fitting tribute to the ISS celebrating its 100,000th orbit. I know the crew has a full day, but how could you not just sit by a window and stare. That would never get old to me. Want the image to download? Jump over to the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of the Earth. If you want to destroy any chance at productivity, NASA’s picture of the day site is a damn good place to get lost.

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Davido’s billionaire dad, Adedeji Adeleke has bought a new private jet. His latest acquisition is a Bombadier Global Express 6000. According to publisher, Dele Momodu, Adeleke’s new jet is worth over $62m. Production of the third-generation Global 6000 started in 2012. Its flexible wing and 97.5 lb/sq ft (476 kg/m2) wing loading, the highest among its competitors, gives a comfortable ride in turbulence. On long trips, its fuel burn during the first hour is 5,000 and 4,000 lb (2.3 and 1.8 t) for the second, then for the third 3,000 and 2,500 lb (1.4 and 1.1 t) afterwards. Bombardier’s Vision flight deck is upgraded with Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics from the Express/XRS Honeywell Primus 2000. It has improved acoustical insulation compared to its predecessor. It offers higher cruise speed, improved cabin layout and lighting. The range is increased by adding a 1,486 lb (674 kg) fuel tank at the wing root. Davido wasted no time to congratulate his father on his latest acquisition. In 2018, Mr Adeleke also bought a jet said to be worth $35 million. Congrats to him! See a video of the jet when it arrived Nigeria Click on the comment box below and leave us your thoughts. Thank you

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On Sunday, March 15, SpaceX stood down from its launch attempt of Starlink satellites. A standard auto-abort was triggered due to out of family data during engine power check. SpaceX will announce next launch date opportunity once confirmed on the Range. Falcon 9’s first stage supported the Iridium-7 NEXT mission in July 2018, the SAOCOM 1A mission in October 2018, the Nusantara Satu mission in February 2019, and the second launch of Starlink in November 2019. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9’s fairing previously supported the first launch of Starlink in May 2019. Approximately 45 minutes after liftoff, SpaceX’s fairing recovery vessels, “Ms. Tree” and “Ms. Chief,” will attempt to recover the two fairing halves.

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Wizz Air partners with Caravelo and Launches First Flight Subscription in Europe BARCELONA – April 20, 2023 – Wizz Air, the 7th largest airline in Europe, today announced the launch of its new flight subscription program for the Italian and Polish markets. The innovative product is result of the partnership with Caravelo, a travel-tech company that provides subscription solutions to the travel industry. This is the first time an airline launches a flight subscription in Europe. Just a few months after announcing the partnership with Caravelo, Wizz Air is taking European travel to a new level with its new flight subscription program, MultiPass. For a 6-month period, passengers will be able to fly Domestic Italy and International Poland routes, booking up until 5 days before departure. For a fixed monthly fee, subscribers can choose between one way or round-trip flights, and customize their plan with ancillaries. “It’s great to work with Wizz Air and see our product enter the European market for the first time. This announcement represents a significant milestone for our company and demonstrates our strength and commitment to innovation”, commented Iñaki Uriz, Caravelo CEO. Jose Luis Vilar, Caravelo co-founder and CPTO added, “Launching MultiPass just a few months after announcing the partnership with the airline is proof of the efficiency of our team, and the rapid growth of our company. We are proud to work with an innovative airline like Wizz Air, and look forward to transforming air travel in Europe.” The announcement comes in the wake of a recent series of success stories that came out of Caravelo, including the first year anniversary of Alaska’s Flight Pass. For more information please contact Marco Serusi, Caravelo Marketing Manager at email@example.com. About Wizz Air Wizz Air, the fastest growing European ultra-low-cost airline, operates a fleet of 181 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 27.1 million passengers in the Financial Year F22 ending 31 March 2022. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and 2020 Airline of the Year by ATW, the most coveted honour an airline or individual can receive, recognising individuals and organisations that have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance, innovation, and superior service. Wizz Air has also been recognised as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” within the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2022 and the “Global Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” by the CAPACentre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2022. Caravelo is a travel-tech company that provides subscription solutions to the travel industry. It helps clients increase revenue and market share while also improving crisis resilience, reducing the impact of seasonality and creating a better customer experience. The SaaS company has been providing flight subscriptions solutions and know-how to airlines since 2015 and is currently the only company in the world that can create and manage true flight subscription programs.

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A pair of bright spots on Ceres continues to baffle NASA scientists as the space agency’s Dawn spacecraft approaches being captured into orbit of the dwarf planet. Images taken 29,000 miles from the surface reveal the two bright spots. “Ceres’ bright spot can now be seen to have a companion of lesser brightness, but apparently in the same basin. This may be pointing to a volcano-like origin of the spots, but we will have to wait for better resolution before we can make such geologic interpretations,” said Chris Russell, principal investigator for the Dawn mission, based at the University of California, Los Angeles. “The brightest spot continues to be too small to resolve with our camera, but despite its size it is brighter than anything else on Ceres. This is truly unexpected and still a mystery to us,” added Andreas Nathues, lead investigator for the framing camera team at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Gottingen, Germany. NASA scientists say that the Dawn spacecraft will begin entering the dwarf planet’s orbit on March 6. The agency says that they hope to get better views over the next 16 months to study its surface. Their goal is to “gain a deeper understanding of [Ceres’] origin and evolution.” Ceres is a dwarf planet with a surface area of about 1.1 million square miles, or about 179 times smaller than Earth. A 2006 debate in the scientific community regarding the definition of a planet nearly led to Ceres being classified as the fifth planet inside the asteroid belt and the twelfth in the solar system. Instead, scientists adopted a narrower definition that required a planet to “clear the neighborhood around its orbit” — or in other words, to dominate the space around its orbit. Ceres does not meet the criteria of a planet under this definition as it occupies the space with thousands of other asteroids. The same standards set in 2006 changed the status of Pluto from a planet to a dwarf planet. The Dawn spacecraft previously visited the giant asteroid Vesta from 2011 to 2012, delivering over 30,000 images and providing other measurements to gain insight into its composition and geological history. Vesta is roughly half the size of Ceres with a surface area equivalent to Pakistan. Together, Ceres and Vesta are the two largest bodies in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. NASA also captured the following two images:

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Have you ever been curious about why some planes have special tips on their ends? Usually the kinds you’ll see at a commercial airport are either a sharp vertical piece of wing that goes above and below the wing, called a wingtip fence, or a smoother blended winglet that extends up and slightly behind the wing. New designs continue to be developed and help reduce drag on aircraft so that fuel efficiency increases. For example, the Boeing 787 has raked wingtips that sweep back rather than bending up. These kinds of improvements boost fuel economy and help airlines that face huge and fluctuating fuel costs as one of their largest expenses. In addition, small gains in efficiency can be paired with removing/replacing seats and adding spare fuel tanks to increase the range of some aircraft for transoceanic routes. In a way, this is one method airlines can perform a little travel hacking of their own. The Wall Street Journal has an article in today’s paper describing a current patent battle between Airbus Industries and a Seattle-area company. Apparently Aviation Partners owns exclusive patent rights to the blended winglet design, of which Airbus has created its own “Sharklet” variant. It’s not exactly clear why the two can’t play ball, but maybe that’s why I’m not a lawyer. What I find most interesting is that Airbus is trying to get in on this game, perhaps even planning to include the winglets as a standard feature on the new A320neo. Typically winglets have been an aftermarket modification, which is why you still see many aircraft today without them. Airbus has also been biased toward fenced wingtips whereas Boeing has made greater use of blended winglets. I think the blended winglets are more aesthetic, but there are probably more important things to airlines than just looking cool. Still, just sayin’…

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The smart Trick of Personal Drone Helicopter That No One is Discussing Marshville North Carolina 28103 Child-helpful drones normally are available two primary forms: camera drones and racing drones. Camera drones are Geared up with a designed-in camera and will permit your son or daughter to unleash their internal creative imagination. Racing drones are principally intended to really encourage the user to customise and optimize their drone for max pace. Drones with cameras have revolutionized the field of aerial pictures. Getting that great fowl’s-eye-see viewpoint in a photograph or video is lots safer when it doesn’t contain risking existence and limb within an plane or helicopter. "Ought to obtain" - By chad I really like this little drone! It will not choose all of the brains on the planet to build. The moment I obtained anything set together I'd a BLAST! I performed with it for hrs Why this is simply not 5-star...It did want some sizeable dremel machining of the motor attachment holes to move the holes within the arms to fit the larger motor screws and to get the holes inside the arms to align with the tapped holes during the motors. Marshville Photography Drone Price Also, the tapped holes while in the motors are on two various gap sample diameters. If it was not for The problem with the motor attachment holes This may ... complete critique Mainly because drones go on for getting smaller sized and quicker, can fly more time than previously prior to, and capture higher quality pictures than another approach noticed Earlier, something is for specific – aerial pictures won't ever be precisely the same yet again. It attributes 8 wise flight modes, vehicle takeoff, auto landing, and an computerized return to house feature if the battery gets much too very low. The five-rotor fail-Risk-free and six-rotor basic safety actions be certain that crashes are prevented as much as you possibly can, Specially with the ultrasonic collision prevention process. The mini drone is supplied with DJI’s trademark systems, creating an very impressive drone tucked absent driving an impressively sturdy body. For every drone beneath, we've provided a quick summary of The main specs you need to know in advance of shopping for. This is likely to make buying your drone a lot easier. Here is whatever they indicate: Quadcopter With Camera Price Marshville North Carolina 28103 With this drone, you get approximately nine minutes of typical flight time which can be doubled, because of the further battery included in the package deal. The forward-struggling with HD+ camera presents 1280p x 720p at 30 fps. The Altair Aerial is our #1 Toy drone and FPV Drone, mainly because it has an amazing 720p HD Realtime FPV setup with the Flyingseee Application that arrives free with the drone. Should you’re hunting for a racing FPV drone you’re likely to want to spend $300 or maybe more and obtain anything personalized manufactured, but this FPV drone will definitely satisfy most flyers who are looking to expend $130. Final although not least: Simply click suitable below to see our brand new information to enjoyable and inexpensive drones for all ages. I bought the HQuad500 and Quadrino Nano kit along with a DX6e six radio. I am in the process of assembling the drone. When you’re not satisfied with the onboard camera, you can easily attach a Mobius camera without weighing it down an excessive amount Helicopter Drones For Sale Dron Personal Drone Helicopter Woodbury VT 05681 Personal Drone Helicopter Bradfordwoods PA 15015 Personal Drone Helicopter Preston Hollow NY 12469 Personal Drone Helicopter Alexandria VA 22310 Personal Drone Helicopter Lagrange ME 04453

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Airbus reported higher revenues, earnings, and commercial aircraft and helicopter deliveries in the first half of 2019 compared to the year-ago period, but a sharp decline in orders. “The half-year financial performance mainly reflects the ramp-up in production of A320 family aircraft and transition to the more efficient Neo version, as well as further progress on the A350 financial performance,” said Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. Airbus delivered 389 commercial aircraft and 143 helicopters in this year's first half compared with 303 and 141, respectively, in the same period last year, but new orders for both plunged for the period from the year-ago period: 213 commercial aircraft gross orders compared to 261 and 88 net orders compared to 206. Airbus tallied 123 helicopter orders compared to 143 in H1 2018. A320neo family aircraft continue to dominate but new aircraft deliveries and orders, comprising 234 of the 294 A320 aircraft delivered in H1 2019. Minus the A320 deliveries in H1 2019, Airbus delivered 21 A220s, 17 A330s, 53 A350s and 4 A380s. Helicopter orders included 23 NH90 military helicopters for Spain and 11 H145 twins. Nevertheless, despite the order drop, Airbus’s backlog stands at a healthy 7,276 aircraft as of June 30. Earnings per share more than doubled to $1.71 from $0.71. The company reported that consolidated revenues increased to $34.4 billion (H1 2018: $27.8 billion), mainly reflecting higher commercial aircraft deliveries and favorable foreign exchange, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to $2.82 billion (H1 2018: $1.29 billion). Unwinding the A380 program continues to account for charges to the bottom line, some $151 million to date of which $83.5 million were booked in the 1H 2019. Other profit drags included a $231.5 million charge related to the suspension of German export licenses to Saudi Arabia, of which $20 million was booked in Q2 2019. Earnings from the company’s helicopter and defense units also declined for the period, helicopters dropping to $139 million from $150 million and space and defense falling to $248 million from $344 million. R&D spending increased slightly to $1.59 billion from $1.56 billion.

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13 November 2011: Emirates has ordered 50 additional Boeing 777-300ERs plus 20 options at the Dubai Air Show, worth $18 billion (or $26 billion including options), with delivery commencing in 2015. This makes it the largest Boeing commercial order ever, in terms of dollar value. Emirates is already awaiting delivery on another 41 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from an earlier order, so its confirmed 777-300ER orders now total 91. With 94 Boeing 777s (including 61 777-300ERs) in service, Emirates already has the largest fleet of 777s in the world. Emirates is also in talks with Boeing about improved versions of the 777, referred to as the 777-8X and 777-9X. Emirates wants the aircraft from 2017 to begin replacing 777-300ERs, and expects lower fuel burn and the ability to carry 360 passengers and cargo direct from Dubai to Los Angeles. Emirates also has 75 Airbus A350s on order, but has expressed concerns about aircraft performance and development delays.

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Pilot Training Center A new standard in quality, value and efficiency of military air-crew training Elbit Systems of Macedonia-Elmak has invested many resources in building a brand new facility that can accommodate and support the management, instructors, maintenance staff, as well as the cadets and various training assets (simulators and aircraft). The Pilot Training Center facilities include: - Staff offices - Classrooms and briefing rooms - Debriefing stations - Simulator department The modern new facility, together with the Elbit Systems’ extensive experience in air crew training and aircraft maintenance, ensures a high quality, efficient and safe environment for training military air crews.

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An airplane in flight can be maneuvered by the pilot using the aerodynamic control surfaces, the elevator, rudder, or ailerons. As the control surfaces change the amount of force that each surface generates, the aircraft will rotate about a point called the center of gravity. The center of gravity is the average location of the weight of the aircraft. The mass (and weight) is actually distributed throughout the airplane, and for some problems it is important to know the distribution. But for total aircraft maneuvering, we need to be concerned with only the total weight and the location of the center of gravity. How do engineers determine the location of the center of gravity for an airplane which they are designing? In general, determining the center of gravity is a complicated procedure requiring the use of calculus as discussed on another page. The figure shown above is a simplified version that can be used by secondary students. For this figure, we assume that we already know the weight and location, relative to some reference location, of each of the major components of the airplane (the fuselage, vertical and horizontal tails, wings, engines, fuel, payload, etc.). The total weight of the aircraft is simply the sum of all the individual weights of the components. Since the center of gravity is an average location of the weight, we can say that the weight of the entire aircraft times the location of the center of gravity is equal to the sum of the weight of each component times the distance of that component from the reference location. (To simplify: the center of gravity is the mass-weighted average of the component locations.) For each of the components, the center of gravity is the average distance of the weight from some reference line. If we have a solid block of uniform material, the calculation is simply the average of physical dimensions. (If we have a rectangular block, 50 X 20 X 10, the center of gravity is at the point (25,10, 5) ). But if the block is nonuniform in either its density or its shape, we have to resort to more sophisticated averaging techniques. We can generalize the technique discussed above. If we had a total of "n" discrete components, the center of gravity (cg) of the aircraft times the weight (W) of the aircraft would be the sum of the individual (i) component weight times the distance from the reference line (wd) with the index i going from 1 to n. Mathematicians use the greek letter sigma to denote this addition. (Sigma is a zig-zag symbol with the index designation being placed below the bottom bar, the total number of additions placed over the top bar, and the variable to be summed placed to the right of the sigma with each component designated by the index.) So this equation says that the center of gravity times the sum of "n" parts' weight is equal to the sum of "n" parts' weight times their distance. The discrete equation works for "n" discrete parts. Back to top Please send suggestions/corrections to: email@example.com

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Geysers spew ice and gas on Saturn's moon Spacecraft Cassini finds evidence of gargoyle on EnceladusRead out At the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus, geysers spray ice and gas fountains over the surface. For this, scientists have found clear indications of images and spectral measurements of the spacecraft Cassini. Thus, volcanism was already detected in the third celestial body in the solar system - in addition to the Earth and the Jupiter moon "Io" describe their discovery in the current issue of the science magazine Science. The geysers hurl ice and gases up to 490 kilometers into the Enceladus area, supplying material to the outer ring of Saturn. The reservoirs from which the geysers feed may be only a few meters below the surface of the small 500 m diameter ice moon. The position of the ice volcanoes coincides with geologically young, warmer structures in the south pole region of the ice moon. Probably the ice particles form in the deep cracks of water vapor. Water ice and carbon dioxide During the flyby of Cassini to Enceladus on November 27, 2005, the camera system observed in the back light fine rays of particles that emanate from the South Pole and can be traced far into space. "In the data from the Cassini imaging spectrometer recorded at the same time, we clearly see that the geochemical composition of the South Pole is different and, above all, more complex than on the rest of the lunar surface, " reports Ralf Jaumann from the Institute for Planetary Research of the German Aerospace Center Space flight (DLR). "In addition to pure, crystalline and amorphous water ice, it also contains carbon dioxide and organic molecules, which is a very clear indication that the Moon is still geologically active in this area." The study on the composition and physical properties of the Enceladus surface is led by Robert Brown of the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory of the University of Arizona at Tucson. Thomas Roatsch of the DLR Institute for Planetary Research, one of the authors of the scientific article of the ISS team (Imaging Science Subsystem), calculated for the Cassini camera team from the image data of the near fly-bys from February, March and July 2005 the exact image maps of the ice moon, the serve as a basis for the geological mapping of the moon. "In our mosaics of the South Pole, a series of slightly curved, parallel fracture structures are immediately noticeable, and it is likely that these" trenches "- called" tiger stripes "by the scientists - eject the water at high pressure, as the spectrometer data shows striking changes." The DLR team produces image mosaics and maps as well as impact crater statistics for the age determination of several Saturn moons in cooperation with Professor Gerhard Neukum of the Freie Universität Berlin, who is a member of the Cassini camera team. Geologically active for four million years Roland Wagner from the DLR Institute for Planetary Research, Dr. med. Carolyn Porco of the Space Science Institute of Boulder, Colorado, was involved in determining the different ages of the lunar surface. "Compared to the rest of Enceladus' surface, the S dpol region is much younger, " explains the scientist, "given the low density of impact craters, we assume that the areas between the "Tiger stripes" are much younger than a million years old - a geologically extremely young age. " As other areas on Enceladus are much older, the moon seems to have been geologically active for at least four billion years. display Actually, at a distance of almost a billion and a half kilometers from the sun, it is too cold for a moon of Saturn, especially since it is as small as Enceladus, to harbor water under its ice sheet in liquid form. In the case of Enceladus, there seems to be only one source of energy that could melt ice, thus causing the formation of water reservoirs. The tidal forces acting on the body could generate heat through interaction with Saturn and the neighboring moons Mimas, Tethys, and Dione. On the other hand, the 500-kilometer-diameter moon is too small for current models of heat energy generation - such as the radioactive decay of elements that also generates heat inside the earth - to apply here as well Would be like with larger satellites in the outer solar system. Enceladus is not the first body in the outer solar system that is believed to have water under its surface. With measurements of the space probe Galileo this was also found in the 1990s for the Jupiter moons of Europe and probably also Ganymed. But in contrast to these bodies, the water that rises from Enceladus' "tiger stripes" seems to be almost directly below the surface. Scientists believe it is not excluded that the water-bearing layers of the ice moons of Jupiter and Saturn could even produce forms of organic life. (German Aerospace Center (DLR) / MPG for Nuclear Physics, 13.03.2006 - AHE)

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Read Chapter 5976 of The Millionaire Son in Law Novel by Lord Leaf free online. Victoria knew that a strong attack was already a fantasy. The best way now was to hurry up and rush over to confirm whether the Sifang Baozhuang was on the plane. If it was, she would use her spiritual energy to keep an eye on the Sifang Baozhuang. When the time is right, she would personally take the Sifang Baozhuang. So she said to Revendor: “Send the order.” “The arriving scouts must keep an eye on this airport.” “Once the target plane lands, anyone leaving this airport must be recorded.” “No omissions are allowed.” She knew that she could not get out of the plane before it landed, So she could only use this method as insurance. If the Sifang Baozhuang was really on the plane, And she did not find the Sifang Baozhuang when she arrived, Then everyone leaving the airport deserves to be checked. And the more anxious she was the less efficient the queue in front of her was. After she waited in line for an hour, It was finally her turn to inspect the helicopter she was flying in. At the request of the soldiers, she, Revendor, and the pilots all got off the plane and underwent body searches. In addition, many people carried professional testing equipment and carefully checked up and down the helicopter. Even the fuel tank of the helicopter was not left. However, they need to use professional equipment to detect the internal structure, And see if the Sifang is hidden in it. After all, inspections were correct, Victoria’s helicopter was finally allowed to take off. The helicopter climbed to the designated altitude in accordance with the requirements of air traffic control, And then, under Victoria’s almost hysterical urging, Flew in the direction of the target airport at extremely high speed. Half an hour later, the pilot of the Gulfstream G650, Accompanied by two F35s at close range, nervously completed the approach. The moment the plane aimed at the runway, Both of them were extremely panicked. Both of them have been flying civil aviation for more than ten years, But this was the first time they were accompanied by a fighter jet. The two anxious people landed the plane on the runway. As soon as the speed slowed down, The two armed helicopters immediately took off and followed the plane at a height of about ten meters above the plane to leave the runway as required. At this time, the Department of Homeland Security is facing a formidable enemy. When the plane flies back, they are no longer worried about the leakage of national defense secrets, But are worried that the pilot of the plane will take extreme actions. Fortunately, the pilots themselves were innocent. They obeyed the requirements and slowly parked the plane in the hangar. As soon as the engine was turned off, Someone immediately used professional equipment to lock the tires of the plane. In this case, even if the pilot wanted to escape, The plane would not be able to push out smoothly with its engines. Subsequently, dozens of special forces armed with live ammunition had completely surrounded the aircraft. The person in charge radioed the crew: “On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security,” “I require all personnel on board to wait at the hatch immediately.” “After the hatch is opened, everyone must raise your hands behind your head,” “And line up in an orderly manner to get off the plane,” “Otherwise, we will take extreme measures.” Not daring to delay, the crew members quickly opened the door, And walked off the plane one by one with their heads in their hands. The special forces, who had been waiting for a long time, Immediately controlled them all, Then the dedicated personnel conducted detailed body searches. More agents boarded the plane immediately and began to conduct extremely detailed inspections of the aircraft. Since the report was relatively general and only mentioned national defense secrets, But did not reveal what the items were or whether they were large or small, The person in charge was already prepared for a protracted war. He asked people to immediately start interrogating the crew members. While preparing their agents, using professional testing equipment, With the help of the maintenance staff and referring to the blueprint of the aircraft, To find out everything that does not belong to the factory configuration of the aircraft. This work is expected to take at least three days to complete. When Victoria finally rushed to the designated location, Which was only three kilometers away from the airport, The agents at the airport had just inspected half of the cockpit. After she arrived, she immediately asked Revendor, To ask the scouts if they had seen anyone or vehicles leaving the small airport. The answer was no. This made her breathe a sigh of relief. No one left the airport, which proved that as long as Sifang Baozhuang was on that plane, It must still be in this airport. So, she released more than half of the spiritual energy in her body, And the spiritual energy spread to all corners of the airport, In order to search for movements related to the magic weapon. What she didn’t know was that Charlie already knew about it as soon as the helicopter she was flying in landed. So, he immediately sent a message to inform Maria. The content of the message was: “Time for the broadcast!”

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When designing system solutions for entire aircraft materiel systems, an understanding of the operational requirements for the product that is, the characteristics, capabilities and performance the product must deliver, is of great importance. This text concerns the work to develop and define maintenance solutions for customers. When designing system solutions it is also essential to understand how the design solutions affect the maintenance and support costs incurred by the customer. These system solutions greatly affect maintenance needs and complexity and therefore the life-cycle costs of the entire materiel system throughout the product life cycle. In order to create a cost-effective complete solution for the entire aircraft materiel system, the following approach is appropriate to consider: The author recommends the following texts that relate to this story: In chapter Creating value for customers under the heading Concept Methodology , in chapter Having a low life cycle cost under the headings Efficient working procedures are effective and Systems Engineering. This section concerns the highlighted areas of A Journey of Change in the Aircraft Industry The customer's operational capability is to conduct operational missions in different situations and for the entire fleet of aircraft to offer optimal availability over time. Accordingly, the customer must have an operationally reliable system with acceptable maintenance measures at a low cost. This chapter expands on the approach required to realise this capability for the customer in a cost-effective manner. When designing system solutions for entire aircraft materiel systems, an understanding of the operational requirements for the product that is, the characteristics, capabilities and performance the product must deliver, is of great importance. It is also essential to understand how the design solutions affect the maintenance and support costs incurred by the customer, since they greatly affect maintenance needs and complexity and therefore the life-cycle costs of the entire materiel system throughout the product life cycle. In order to create a cost-effective complete solution for the entire aircraft materiel system, the following approach is appropriate to consider: This means that during the design phase one must first gain an understanding of how and under what circumstances a fighter aircraft is operated and, based on this, which operational reliability requirements apply. The financial perspective also restricts the choice of technical solution. It is essential to consider aircraft and maintenance products as an integrated whole, so that this is reflected in the system design. This ensures that the product has the expected operational reliability characteristics, that is, general availability at a realistic cost level. During development work, the design must be continually evaluated in relation to the operational reliability characteristics, which are to reflect the customer's desired capability. Evaluations are conducted to assess how much the design's maintenance needs limit availability, operational reliability and operating cost. Alternatively, one can express this as the optimal availability solution in relation to life-cycle cost. 3. Requirements for operating the product in the customer's circumstances and organisation. When a customer orders and wants to commission a new fleet of aircraft, a maintenance solution is defined based on the desired operational performance and the number of aircraft the customer will have available. Other factors to consider include, for example, which maintenance products have already been designed previously and how the customer's organisation is judged to handle and conduct maintenance in peacetime, conflict and war. In order to fulfil the customer's need to operate the aircraft, the maintenance solution is designed accordingly that is, a recommendation for a maintenance system is drawn up. This recommendation encompasses the maintenance resources that the customer will need for operation and maintenance, including tools and reserve materiel, as well as any training and changes to its infrastructure and organisation. This design work also includes the production of a maintenance and logistics solution for maintenance of a kind that is not favourably conducted at the customer/user. The main task in the design work is to understand and produce a solution for a defence materiel system at operational level, for an organisation in both peacetime and wartime, in accordance with the specified conditions. This means that in practice the principles for ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) are followed in order to build a technical system that is flexible and thereby useful and marketable to all customers. Historically, the military aircraft industry has separated the development of the technical system, with the reliability and maintainability of the aircraft on one side and the maintenance precision of the maintenance system on the other. Once the design of the aircraft is complete, this has often resulted in discovering after the fact that the maintenance products and maintenance solutions are complicated and expensive for the customer. The customer has required a more complex organisation with more expensive maintenance and thereby higher life-cycle costs. Consequently, this working procedure is not best practice for creating systems with low life-cycle costs. On the other hand, it may well be the case that development of the actual aircraft is more cost effective when there is no need to incorporate and consider all aspects of the customer's operational activities. All manufacturers of military aircraft have traditionally focused mainly on the development of the aircraft's tactical performance, functions and characteristics. Operation and maintenance design and the maintenance system the customer is to use in its operational environment have not received as high a priority. At Saab Aeronautics, however, high operational reliability and low life-cycle costs have been a major focus for many years, much due to great emphasis being placed on these characteristics already during the pilot study phase and development of the Gripen. This has been implemented together with the customer by establishing an operational reliability programme to heighten awareness. This cooperation has resulted in dependability, maintainability and maintenance precision being strong contributory factors to the Gripen's outstanding system efficiency and low operation and maintenance costs. By actively evaluating design alternatives early on, one creates the opportunity to choose solutions that lay the foundation for future cost efficiency and an overall low life-cycle cost. This can be illustrated in the figure below, which was included in the reasoning for the joint operational reliability programme for Saab and its customers. The customer's operational capability is to produce operational missions in different situations and for the entire fleet of aircraft to offer optimal availability over time. Accordingly, the customer must have an operationally reliable system for being able to produce missions with acceptable maintenance measures at a low cost. Offering the flexibility for numerous different user scenarios demands that the aircraft materiel system can handle different operational requirements. One must choose the right level of flexibility for the weapon system and design system solutions that provide high dependability, that is, low failure incidence, which is usually expressed as a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). Other conditions that affect flexibility are the customer's organisation and structure. Understanding which skills, maintenance resources and facilities the customer has available is central as the use of these resources can differ dramatically between operations in peacetime and operations in a crisis situation or war. This means that maintenance solutions must be balanced between on the one hand having the ability to conduct different missions in the most effective manner and on the other having low life-cycle costs for the entire aircraft materiel system. Implementing resource optimisation and evaluating different system solutions are necessary to be able to compare the outcomes of these efforts and the resultant life-cycle costs. Each design solution affects maintenance costs to a greater or lesser extent over a life cycle of 30-40 years. Accordingly, as early as the concept studies it is important to produce several alternative solutions and test them from a maintenance perspective, which is done to secure the customer's operational capability while achieving low life-cycle costs at the same time. During development work there must be an understanding of the approach required to produce a well-functioning system solution that fulfils the customer's operational requirements from a broad life-cycle perspective. One must understand the intended use of the system and then develop system solutions that work for the customer. It is seldom possible to realise all of the customer's individual requirements. Instead, it is often a case of finding the best compromises. Consequently, maintenance solutions require engineering capability combined with free thinking and the aim is to develop effective solutions in manageable parts, which is especially important in aircraft design. Defining likely chains of events in multiple scenarios and then finding different variations of them is a suitable approach to identifying different links for solving a crisis situation. Different logistics solutions and supply chains for maintenance resources must be defined relative to the need for preventative and corrective maintenance. Based on these conditions, one can define the likely extent of the need for reserve materiel and maintenance and support systems for the bases out of which the customer will operate. The result is an optimisation plan for how the customer should allocate its resources. The development of good maintenance solutions requires time to think, time to understand and time to formulate the actual problem and describe it in a solution. As a foundation for this, the development organisation must find out how a user thinks and operates, using generalisations based on several users to produce a design. This most often results in an innovative working procedure where the development organisation is forced to consider the whole from the customer's operational perspective. If this knowledge and experience are thoroughly processed, they often contribute substantially to the design of a technical solution that delivers good maintainability and the necessary availability. Below are a few examples of different approaches to conducting operational missions and which have completely different consequences for how the maintenance solution can be designed. Conducting a particular mission requires four aircraft. The first alternative is the best choice for limiting the costs. The second alternative better secures mission execution. When designing and choosing a system solution, it is important to consider which parts of the system's component subsystems or equipment must be recyclable as regards the environment, maintainable as regards efficiency and reusable following modification or upgrading. It is also important that the operational reliability and availability requirements are thoroughly considered in order to determine which maintenance solutions are suitable. One can approach the design perspective in two essentially different ways: When designing a system solution one must consider what it will cost to: These four aspects have a major impact on the life-cycle cost. This requires an awareness of the design consequences for the entire aircraft materiel system, as well as clarity as to which restrictions a particular design choice entails. A customer agreement often includes assurances of a certain life-cycle cost for the customer's aircraft materiel system. Here we are sometimes faced with different kinds of dilemmas and must balance different types of conflicting requirements, such as when high operational performance and functionality are set against a low life-cycle cost. Example: A piece of equipment can be switched for another piece of equipment that better fulfils the customer's operational requirements. The customer gains enhanced capabilities and high operational performance with the new system solution. However, if the new equipment has a design and technical solution with a short service life, and which also requires more maintenance, naturally this entails a higher life-cycle cost. If the new equipment must be chosen, with greater demands on maintenance that requires another more complicated maintenance solution, what happens then? If there is a contractual requirement for a specific (or relative) level of life-cycle cost regarding the aircraft materiel system, the consequence is often that measures must be taken on other systems or equipment to keep life-cycle costs at the correct level. This means that it is important to early on in the design phase assess how different types of system solutions may affect maintenance and life-cycle costs. When developing the aircraft architecture and design, maintenance product design is an integrated part of the work. During these efforts, an assessment is made of which operational capabilities the aircraft is to have. After this, the optimal maintenance solution for each customer is assembled from the developed products. Wherever possible, unique maintenance products for a specific customer are avoided. The customer is to receive a product that includes a maintenance solution that delivers a low life-cycle cost (LCC). Naturally, the customer has a strong interest in being able to influence all parameters that generate life-cycle costs. The LCC includes the following: In the development of the Gripen A/B – and later the Gripen C/D – an effective maintenance concept was defined based on a Swedish military perspective. A product focus on the operational reliability of the entire materiel system was employed, highlighting the reliability and maintainability of the technical system and the maintenance precision of the maintenance system. The maintenance solution was essentially developed and fully adapted to the needs of the Swedish military. Over the years, more customers have been served with different needs, requirements and philosophies regarding maintainability. This has meant that the maintenance solution has been adapted to unique customer circumstance but is still based on the Gripen's underlying maintenance concept. In order to offer cost-effective maintenance solutions, maintainability must be considered and incorporated already during product development. Consideration must then be given to, for instance, which type of equipment the maintenance applies to and how complicated maintenance can be in different situations as regards resource requirements and time frames. For example, some actions cannot or should not be taken in an unprotected environment, so instead an assessment is made of whether the action can be simplified, such as by modularising the design or developing suitable resources for creating the right environment for taking the action. The picture shows an engine replacement in field conditions If access to a maintenance workshop is required to conduct maintenance measures, designs and equipment for this end are produced already during the product design work. Even if access to a maintenance workshop is available, the product design must be well-considered so that maintenance can be conducted efficiently and with short lead times. ILS includes all actions for effective maintenance and is a management process used primarily in the defence industry, such as by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. It is used to ensure that a system or product can be used, maintained and kept at a low cost while fulfilling strict requirements for dependability, operational reliability and maintainability. Important prerequisites to be aware of include the customer's requirements for tactical performance as regards the types of missions for which the product will be used and the frequency at which these missions will take place. Customer-specific conditions and circumstances as regards organisation, capabilities, restrictions and expertise must be carefully considered in the design process. From a design perspective, it is also necessary to know how operation and maintenance will be conducted within the bounds of the customer's plans for operational capability. The aforementioned knowledge of the customer's requirements must be used initially in the design work to produce a conceptual design and for any requisite analyses and simulations. General system requirements and performance requirements must be considered in a life-cycle perspective in this work. These analyses and simulations will result in detailed requirements for system performance and the system's dependability and maintainability. One must also understand the consequences of technical decisions, as maintenance costs must be kept at a reasonably low level. A simple example of this is ensuring that the chosen system solution cannot cause false alarms and thereby cause the customer to cancel operational missions and incur unnecessary costs for replacement parts and service measures. Producing an effective maintenance solution for the Gripen E required development of both the approach to maintenance concepts and the way in which maintenance products are delivered. Moreover, major technological developments have enabled model-based working procedures, which in turn have enabled the analysis of customers' maintenance needs based on their tactical loops early in the design work. This has enabled the creation of models already during the design stage of product development, providing a relatively easy way to test and evaluate different types of systems and technical solutions. The components required for effective maintenance solutions, together with their interdependencies, can be divided up as follows: Essential as regards performance in the execution of operational missions is: The capabilities required to conduct maintenance include: Maintaining good performance over time requires that the following components be taken into consideration: Actual product capabilities include: The components which affect the capability to manufacture are: Essentially, the maintainability and manufacturability of maintenance solutions face the same requirements as the entire aircraft. To a large extent, the design of both a maintenance product and a production item must fulfil the same basic requirements. This analysis is used as a basis for defining the design philosophies for the product and the maintenance concept. In the design work for the Gripen E the maintenance products were designed as an integrated part of both the aircraft and the entire materiel and maintenance system. The design decisions were based on the operational capability the product was to provide the customer in its tactical loop. Accordingly, when creating a maintenance system it was necessary to analyse and simulate different customer requirements to see how they could possibly affect the design work. Product responsibility for the Gripen E encompasses not only the aircraft, but also the aspects of the materiel system regulated by the contract. Product responsibility also includes responsibility for realising the customer's maintenance system. The work on ILS for the Gripen E was conducted as an integrated and iterative process, so as to influence the design process and to develop systems and products. The assignment was to design a technical system to enable the execution of a customer's operational missions with minimal maintenance at a low cost. Consequently, the concerned design parameters are system performance, system dependability, maintainability and the design of effective maintenance products. In order to realise the customer's maintenance system, resources were developed to deliver and install the maintenance system upon commissioning. Moreover, resources were developed to train personnel and secure the ongoing operation of the maintenance system. Accordingly, the working procedure for the design of the Gripen E entailed an overall assessment of operation and maintenance requirements already during the design work. The purely customer-specific optimisation of operation and maintenance measures was handled in consultation with the customer, so as to take into account its organisation and capabilities. To summarise, this provides an overarching design perspective based on operational capability requirements, resulting in a complete solution comprised of two main components. One component comprises the system design based on operational reliability aspects of the technical system design while the other comprises the maintenance solution to be realised at the customer, taking into consideration the specific requirements and circumstances of the customer. The entire ILS concept is a part of the product responsibility. The ILS for the Gripen E encompasses the whole, from design to mission execution, and includes two main components. Designing the technical system comprises equipment integration in the aircraft and for the entire weapon system. All component subsystems have been developed within the various technology areas and materiel groups. Responsibility for securing the entire maintenance solution is assigned to a specific materiel group. The technical system includes system design and operational reliability, which encompass the following components: Realising the customer's maintenance system, which constitutes the maintenance solution, includes the following steps: An understanding of a few different design perspectives is essential to good product and system design. Function-oriented design focused on availability and performance incorporates characteristics that enable: One must achieve a balanced design solution and maintain a holistic perspective, so as to assess maintainability in terms of the need for and frequency of servicing or fault resolution. An installation perspective is used to review design and construction solutions by considering the practicalities of accessing equipment/devices (replacement units) without major interventions in servicing, fault resolution and repair work. Another perspective to be considered in design work is how the functional integration is to be realised in order to achieve a useful maintenance solution. Here it is important that the construction is designed in a way that ensures compatibility between the aircraft's systems and the systems used for service and maintenance, not least so as to be able to handle fault indicators from the aircraft. From an equipment perspective, it is important to consider how testing, troubleshooting and fault finding of the aircraft's different systems should be managed, in particular when actions must be taken in a workshop. So as to achieve cost efficiency, analyses are made of different alternatives for conducting work to repair or replace equipment and systems in the aircraft in maintenance workshops. Maintenance-related design – technical and logistics systems Maintenance-related design can be split into two parts, the technical system and the logistics system. The technical system includes maintenance products that are designed to be an integrated part of the aircraft design. The basis for this being that design decisions shall be devised so as to provide effective operational use of the product. The logistics system is designed for an efficient supply of reserve materiel and rational service and repair activities in a workshop environment. The prerequisites for the design of the logistics system are based on customer-specific requirements. The maintenance system is realised by assessing the extent of operations (number of aircraft), the customer's organisation (size and competence), the working procedures in place and the available resources, based on the customer's specific requirements that are not associated with operational activities. Working with maintenance-related design requires that the concerned development teams have an integrated working procedure and understand how to achieve an effective supply chain. Since the technical system encompasses the entire maintenance system, one must design effective flows for the entire logistics system, including all maintenance products. This working procedure has been an important part of the work on the Gripen E for creating the right availability and performance for all the various systems and maintenance products that the customer needs for its operational capability in peacetime, crisis situations and wartime. Most important in all design work is to assess how service, maintenance and repairs are to be conducted and which environment is suitable depending on the situation. Particularly important is to determine when service measures can be performed in an outdoor environment and when workshop resources are required. The development work for the aircraft features an integrated development team with members from different technical disciplines who together make these assessments throughout the design work. This working procedure has evolved considerably within the bounds of the Gripen E project. Examples of issues where responsibility for finding a solution falls to the integrated function team include: The same type of issues exist for the many different operational situations the customer faces. Examples include use in peacetime, use in crisis situations or wars, and participation in international interventions. The main components affecting the design work are the types of operational missions and the types of external loads that are required (such as weaponry, extra fuel, surveillance equipment and so on). One also needs to specify which resources are needed in the shape of equipment for conducting maintenance and service, as well as which competencies are required for maintenance measures, which personnel are required and where and when they are to be available. It is important to keep track of when different planned maintenance measures are due for each individual aircraft, so as to avoid disruptions to mission execution. The logistical flow of spare parts to maintenance workshops and depots must also be included in the planning. Design decisions take into account customer-specific requirements for the logistics system. A well-functioning logistics system is a prerequisite for practically achieving the desired operational capability. Consequently, it is necessary to consider how the maintenance products can be used at the customer's facilities. The design of the customer's logistics system is central to the provision of maintenance and reserve materiel, for both the aircraft and the entire materiel system (including the weapon system). This requires assessments of how flexible and comprehensive the maintenance system needs to be, with consideration for the user's specific requirements and how existing maintenance operations are organised. Moreover, one must also define which maintenance measures offer no alternative other than to be conducted at Saab or an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). The maintenance solution (see the outline diagram below) includes both the activities conducted by the customer and those which must be conducted by the manufacturer or an OEM. All necessary logistics can often be provided by a third party and are also an important part of the maintenance system. The development work for the Gripen E included a large number of analyses and simulations to understand how different system security requirements should be managed. Many in-depth analyses of the entire materiel system were conducted in order to balance system security requirements with availability and functional requirements. Test and function monitoring development were very central to the work on the aircraft. Specific tests were conducted to assess fulfilment of the actual requirements, which were based on performance analysis, availability and system security. This work balanced requirements for conducting secure peacetime operations with the requirements for effective operational activities in wartime conditions, with assessments of how the materiel system would function throughout the entire operating phase. The diagram shows two loops for the operating phase. The first concerns feedback from customers and experience from operations monitoring. The second comprises technical development and the introduction of new technology during the operating phase. Design improvements are generated in both loops. These can affect the aircraft, the maintenance solution or both. In order to ensure the practical usability of the Gripen E, simulations were conducted to assess dimensioning factors for the constituent main components of the entire materiel system. Examples of main components in a simulation include the following parameters: The images below present a general scenario in which a mission is conducted using two aircraft at a time, with each sortie lasting 1½ hours. This example takes into account the main components in the shape of primary resources. Comment: One can also add planning activities for how many hours a day the mission is to comprise and how many days the campaign is to last. When assessing how to handle availability and performance requirements for the technical system of the Gripen E, the entire value stream was reviewed. In the development work for the Gripen E, the analyses of the availability and performance requirements for the technical system were central to achieving a maintenance-friendly product design. To this end, many descriptions and models of the entire maintenance system were produced. Analyses were also conducted to gain an efficient maintenance flow from when a maintenance need arises to the verified restoration of the function in the aircraft. In order to identify any faults in the aircraft, a testing and monitoring system needed to be designed in such a way as to secure the opportunity to verify indicated faults in the workshop. One must also ensure the maintenance functionality of all support equipment, whether used in the field or a workshop. In addition, the division of instructions and product data between aircraft, support equipment, publications and structured data (LSAR, Logistics Support Analysis Record) was defined. The result of this work was that maintenance products and system and product design could be integrated, thereby ensuring both shorter lead times for design work and effective maintenance measures. Several teams were created to optimise the work on maintenance solutions for the Gripen E. One team worked on assessing how to incorporate maintenance aspects in product design and system solutions so as to integrate maintainability with all system solutions. Another team worked with the integration of maintenance solutions with a focus on optimising different types of resources. This included developing supplier capability in understanding how to conduct maintenance measures and maintenance level analyses (Level Of Repair Analysis, LORA). Consequently, it is important to be able to assess when an item needs to be replaced, repaired or discarded based on cost considerations and operational requirements. The different materiel groups within the development organisation focused on maintenance based on the following aspects: To keep everything in order, a coordinating team was used to assess the entire design from an availability and maintenance perspective. This encompassed integration responsibility to secure the characteristics and functions of both the aircraft and the entire weapon system from an operational reliability design perspective. The teams also worked on the design of each individual customer's maintenance solution for the entire weapon system. One of the most important results from working in teams is a manual for working with preventive maintenance. The manual describes the application of different standards, such as ATA, MSG3 and S4000M, in the Gripen E project. The work to analyse and define the content and scope of the preventative maintenance programme was conducted by system specialists and members from each of the materiel groups. All analyses and proposals were presented at different review meetings where decisions were made. Examples of areas covered by the manual include the following: It is especially important that everyone with design responsibilities has insight into the customer's practical and routine operations. Otherwise it is difficult to know how to choose system solutions that are suited to operation in actual operational missions. This requires specialist training and instruction in the operations of different customers' air forces. This training and instruction ought to include knowledge about design for operation and developing system solutions suited to operation, as well as reviewing the costs of manufacturing and the reserve materiel supply of equipment and other parts assessed from a life-cycle perspective. When producing maintenance solutions it is important that the criteria for the different alternatives are clearly documented. This documentation ought to include the basis on which decisions were made in order to assess the effect, performance and consequences of a particular solution and to later be able to review system and maintenance solutions. The model-based working procedure enables a 3D model to act as the carrier of all information for a system; how it is used, maintained and so on. The model-based working procedure with 3D modelling has been used for many years for designing complex structures in aircraft and for developing complex systems for controlling functions and equipment in aircraft. Both now and in the future this working procedure will to a large extent also be used for developing maintenance solutions. 3D modelling is used in design and maintenance preparation to verify access during maintenance measures in the same way that 3D models are used to ensure access for fitting parts in the aircraft. This enables a design to be evaluated at very early stages without any major consequences – in terms of costs or time – if any alterations are deemed necessary. In maintenance design 3D models are also used to identify and visualise maintenance measures, which with consideration for access and handling ought to be coordinated. Such visualisation improves reserve materiel scoping as an early assessment can be made of the extent of required measures. With the continual use of simulations, a system's availability and durability can be analysed as regards operational reliability characteristics, maintenance strategies and resource allocation. This is then used to show how availability is affected over time by resource limitations with varying amounts of flying time. In simple terms, one could say that open methods apply. Customers can explicitly request analyses conducted using specific optimisation and simulation tools rather than request spare part optimisation. In this way, the customer wants to gain full insight into how the optimisation has been conducted and what baseline data was used. Moreover, the customer can then use this data in its own analyses. The trend towards larger service commitments corresponding to PBL (Performance-Based Logistics) is driving the need for the capability to conduct logistics analyses. That which was previously the responsibility of the customer/user is now being transferred to the supplier. PBL entails increased delivery responsibility for the supplier. On a scale of one to six, the following delivery commitment comparison illustrates the increased responsibility. Level 1 – Delivery of spare parts. Level 2 – Delivery of maintenance, repairs and overhauls. Level 3 – Delivery of the entire supply chain. Level 4 – Delivery of the entire logistics flow. Level 5 – Delivery of complete system support (turnkey solution). Level 6 – Delivery of full system support until the handover of the prepared aircraft for an operational mission. PBL also provides increased opportunities to both optimise the logistics system and analyse and alter the product from a holistic perspective. In this case, the organisation's ability to conduct an effective logistics analysis using correct data is completely decisive to creating a useful product and commercial success. In this context, we can talk about minimal environmental impact, which is as equally an important design parameter to consider as, for example, operational reliability in achieving the best possible system efficiency at the lowest possible life-cycle cost. Accordingly, strict demands are placed on an integrated system design and the design of maintenance solutions so as to minimise environmental impact throughout the product's entire service life.

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Earlier today we reported that Apple is one of the 200 companies that are vying to participate in the UAS Integration Pilot Program. Some of the other big-name companies that compete for a spot in the program are well-known ones such as Intel, Amazon, Airbus, and Qualcomm. For most of these, it is pretty obvious why they would be interested to participate. Amazon and Airbus are interested in making deliveries by drone. Intel and Qualcomm are focussed on the fast-growing drone market because of the possibilities it offers for their chip products. Apple, however, seems to be the outlier. Why would the tech giant have an interest in the drone market? Under the UAS Integration Pilot Program, the FAA will allow companies to fly drones in situations that are typically prohibited by the agency’s rules, such as flying beyond line-of-sight, at night, or over crowds. Apple is one of the 200 companies that are competing to participate in this program. As far as we know, the company behind the iPhone, never publicly spoke about it having an interest in drones and their participation in the program comes somewhat as a surprise. Why would Apple have an interest in drones? Fortune suggested that the company may be interested in using drones for Apple’s mapping services. Another guess would be that drones may compensate for a ‘flagging demand‘ for the iPhone X, although that may seem far-fetched. Or would Apple be working on a counter drone system to prevent unmanned aircraft from crashing on top of buildings, such as recently happened at their own Apple Park office?

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Barn find P-51 in circa 1972 Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca condition From Platinum Fighters. We recently pulled P-51D N38227 out of the hangar for the first time in 30 years. This airplane is in the same condition it was when it flew with the Guatemalan Air Force over 45 years ago. Sold with the worlds largest private inventory of Merlin engines and P-51 airframe parts – many New Old Stock.

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Full title reads: "Auteuil. For the last time as President. M. Doumergue and enormous crowd see race for 'Prix du President de la Republique'." Car bearing French President Gaston Doumergue pulls up. (No clear shot). Doumergue and others stand in official... Brazilians getting ready to defend their capitol city. Production of one of the world's remarkable fighter bomber - Mosquito. The de Havilland Canberra, with its folding wings, ready for commercial and passenger flights. Irish sympathisers mob Prime Minister Eamon De Valera's car on his arrival in London. Irish Prime Minister Eamon De Valera in close-up. An item showing the "Marshall Mars", the world's largest aeroplane. America. Former German vessel the De Kalb on fire off the United States of America. RAF De Havilland aircraft taking off from and landing on aircraft carrier at sea.

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Looking for a cheap flight from Balikpapan to Berau (BPN-BEJ)? Flights fares for Balikpapan to Berau start at PHP 1.848. Find the best and cheapest flights on this route and other relevant information. Before you book a flight you can use Utiket to find the cheapest flights from Balikpapan to Berau for Lion Air, Batik Air, Super Air Jet, Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Wings Air. All flight data are real-time and accurate. Utiket finds all the cheapest flights from Balikpapan to Berau. The Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport, formerly Sepinggan International Airport, in Balikpapan is the largest airport and busiest airport in Kalimantan on the Indonesian side of Borneo. Kalimarau Airport, also known as Berau Airport, is an airport serving Tanjung Redeb in East Kalimantan. KalStar and Trigana Air fly to Balikpapan. KalStar also flies daily to Tarakan, Tanjung Selor and Samarinda. The best month to arrive at Balikpapan is September and the most expensive month to fly is July. (Average prices, based on 1960 datapoints.)

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GoAir launches direct flight to Abu Dhabi & Muscat from Kannur Budget carrier GoAir has launched direct flight operations to Abu Dhabi from Kannur International Airport today. It has already commenced direct flight operations to Muscat from Kannur yesterday. The three weekly flights between Kannur and Muscat will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays during winter and summer days. “Kannur, an incredibly beautiful part of India, is now accessible from Abu Dhabi with direct flights and an affordable and convenient travel option,” said Jeh Wadia, Managing Director, GoAir.

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Janis Chodas received the degree Doctor of Science, honoris causa. An advocate for gender equality in engineering, Chodas has been recognized extensively for her contributions to NASA’s space program. As an engineer and leader at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), she led the development of attitude control subsystems in two missions that revolutionized our understanding of Saturn and Jupiter. She was recently appointed director for the JPL Engineering and Science Directorate and remains a sought-after industry mentor. To read the U of T News profile, please visit: To watch the Convocation Address, please visit:

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BenLauer wrote:Did you find another pilot? I can fly from EYE to springfield this weekend weather permitting... Thank you, Ben. I got Cary's email before checking back here. Can I email you in the future for help? I'm 5 min from KEYE, and usually have knowledge of transports needing help every weekend. I know several pilots from KTYQ and would love to work with pilots at KEYE also.

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Hill Aerospace Museum Aircraft Boeing B-17G-90-DL “Flying Fortress” Hill Aerospace Museum is proud to display a B-17G. In 1987, the B-17 aircraft in the Hill Aerospace Museum was obtained by Ogden businessman John. A Lindquist, who also serves on the Board of Directors for the Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Utah. McDonnell Douglas F-15A-19-MC “Eagle” The F-15A was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and accepted by the United States Air Force in October 1978. In early 1994, the F-15 was retired, logging 3,500 flight hours. The aircraft arrived at the Hill Aerospace Museum in late March 1994. The B-1B at the Hill Aerospace Museum arrived at Hill Air Force Base in February 2003. Nicknamed “7 Wishes” the aircraft was gained into the United States Air Force from Rockwell International in April 1986. The B-1B is a long-range, multi-mission bomber that began serving the United States Air Force in 1985. Located at the Hill Aerospace Museum, the B-29 “Straight Flush” was one of 531 B-29’s manufactured by the Glen L. Martin Company in Omaha, Nebraska. This aircraft was delivered to the United States Air Force on August 6, 1945–the same day that the Enola Gay, also a B-29 aircraft, dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Curtiss P-40N-5-CU “Warhawk” In May 1939, following evaluation trials in competition with other pursuit prototypes, the XP-40 was declared the most acceptable. An order for 524 P-40s was placed. The production continued with the P-40B which is similar to the British Tomahawk II. The P-40N at the Hill Aerospace Museum is actually a composite of two aircraft. Fairchild A-10A “Thunderbolt II” The A-10A was manufactured by Fairchild Republic Aviation and delivered to the United States Air Force in June 1975. The aircraft in the Hill Aerospace Museum is one of the first six A-10As produced, all of which were used for Development Test and Evaluation, DT&E. North American P-51D “Mustang” The P-51 located in the Hill Aerospace Museum was fabricated by Kal Aero, an aircraft restoration firm in California. The aircraft was painted to reflect the exact coloring of Colonel Chelsey Peterson’s P-51 names the “Audrey” after Col. Peterson’s wife. General Dynamics F-16A “Fighting Falcon” The F-16A, proudly displayed in the Hill Air Force Base Museum, was manufactured by the Fort Worth Division of General Dynamics in Fort Worth, Texas. The F-16 was introduced in August of 1978, and is still being used by the United States Air Force today.

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- 3 min read DGCA fines Air India INR 1.1 crore for ‘safety violations on long range terrain critical routes’ DGCA imposes Rs 1.1 crore penalty on Air India for safety violations on long range routes; violation found after pilot's complaint regarding insufficient oxygen on a flight to Bengaluru; AI terminated pilot's service; DGCA initiates enforcement action. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday (Jan 24) imposed a penalty of INR 1.1 crore on Air India for alleged safety violations on some long range terrain critical routes in terms of deploying a Boeing 777 with less than the required amount of emergency-use oxygen for a nonstop between India and the US. An AI pilot had given a “voluntary safety report” to the regulator regarding a flight that was to be operated between India and the US. TOI had broken this story on Nov 2, 2023. The airline, however, says it “disagrees” with the DGCA order. “The issues raised were thoroughly examined by AI along with external experts concluding that there was no compromise on safety, whatsoever. We are studying the order in detail and will review the options available to us including our right to appeal as well as taking it up with the regulator,” an AI spokesperson said. Most aircraft have cylinders to supply oxygen to overhead masks that deploy in case of cabin de-pressurisation for 12-15 minutes per passenger. This time is enough for planes for descend to 10,000 feet after which they are in an ambient environment safe for humans. At that altitude air is fed from the engine for cooling the aircraft and breathing. However, aircraft overflying high mountains can descend to 10,000 feet only after clearing the range. Which means they need to fly for much longer at higher altitude, and that requires extra cylinders on aircraft to supply oxygen to overhead passenger masks for 25-30 minutes. After the pilot’s refusal, AI gave him another route to fly to Bengaluru which was acceptable to him. The airline later terminated the service of this pilot. He then filed a complaint against AI on October 29, 2023, pointing out the case. The DGCA initiated a probe into his complaint and found the “said operations of the leased aircraft were not in line with regulatory/OEM performance limits.” The DGCA said in a statement: “Pursuant to the receipt of a voluntary safety report from an airline employee alleging safety violations of flights operated by AI on certain long range terrain critical routes, DGCA conducted a comprehensive investigation into the alleged violations. Since the investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance by the airline, a show cause notice was issued to AI’s accountable manager.” “The response to the show cause notice was duly examined with respect to the laid down stipulations under the relevant statutory provisions and the performance limits stipulated in critical documentations laid down by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Since the said operations of the leased aircraft were not in line with regulatory/ OEM performance limits, DGCA has initiated enforcement action and imposed a penalty of Rs. 1.1 crore on AI,” the DGCA statement added. This is the seventh fine DGCA has imposed on AI in the last 12 months. The airline has in that period been been fined about INR 2.5 crore for various alleged lapses.

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Super fast flying speed in combination with high agility and maneuverabilty. Mainly used for POV chasing shots on high speed. Pilot is „sitting“ in the drone and making the shots like a real pilot through FPV video goggles. Camera is fixed on drone – no camera control during flight. About FPV GoPro “racing” Drone - Because we want to fullfil all drone related jobs, we have builded a small super fast racing drone that can reach more than 120 kph flying speed! - And In combination with GoPro camera we can get a very dynamic and unique type of drone shots. - We can go very close to some fast objects (motorbikes, racing cars, drifting cars,..etc) or make some flying through very tiny spaces, woods, abandoned buildings action scenes and so on.

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I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene: Land owner permission requirements unknown. Polnish, Our Lady Of The Braes Roman Catholic Church I parked on A830 there is side road parking just before the church The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 19/08/2021. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location.

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NASA last month unveiled plans to develop X-57, dubbed "Maxwell," an entirely electric-powered aviation-sized plane capable of reaching speeds of 175 mph, and its first X-plane -- piloted experimental plane -- in 10 years. The space agency's goal is to do for electric planes what Tesla Motors' (TSLA -0.19%) co-founder and CEO Elon Musk has done for electric vehicles: help them take off. NASA's "Maxwell" and beyond Maxwell will be a single-seater, but up to five larger transport-scale X-planes also are planned as part of NASA's $790 million New Aviation Horizons initiative. This is a 10-year program that aims to demonstrate the benefits of using alternative power sources for aircraft, with the goal of speeding up adoption of such technology by the commercial sector. Today's jetliners are deafening loud, fuel-guzzling, and air polluting. NASA aims to show how electric planes can lessen noise pollution, save fuel costs, and help green-up the air. NASA will build Maxwell by modifying an Italian-designed Tecnam P2006T twin-engine light aircraft. The wing and two gas engines will be replaced with a long, thin wing embedded with 14 electric motors – 12 on the leading edge for take offs and landings, and one larger one on each wing tip for use while at cruise altitude. The agency hopes to show that distributing electric power in this way will result in a five-fold reduction in the energy required for such a plane to cruise at 175 mph. Maxwell could be flying within four years, according to NASA. Borrowing a page from Tesla's playbook and nodding to Elon Musk's vision Musk named his EV company after Nikola Tesla, whose contributions led to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. NASA likewise named its electric plane after another individual worthy of name recognition who has largely been forgotten by history -- James Clerk Maxwell, a 19th century Scottish physicist who did groundbreaking work in electromagnetism. NASA's electric plane initiative nods to Musk's vision of using electrically powered vehicles to help clean up the world's air. Like Musk, NASA is putting huge resources into accomplishing this goal. Commercial players exploring the electric skies NASA's initiative should go a long way in accelerating the commercial adoption of electric planes, or "EPs." The U.S. government could possibly roll out alternative fuel incentives for plane manufacturers just as it has for automakers if the agency successfully demonstrates the benefits of using such fuels to power aircraft. The leading aerospace companies have already taken off on their own explorations of using alternative fuels to power aircraft, though their major projects are within the hybrid-electric -- rather than pure electric -- realm. Examples: - Boeing has been exploring several hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, including using conventional jet engines for takeoff but switching to electric power during flight. Boeing has worked with NASA and General Electric, along with several research universities, in its efforts. - Airbus -- Boeing's chief rival -- and Siemens announced in April that they're collaborating exclusively in selected development areas related to aircraft hybrid-electric propulsion. The European duo said they'll put a team of 200 engineers on the project, with the goal of demonstrating the technical feasibility of hybrid-electric propulsion systems by 2020. Siemens plans to establish hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft as a future business. From take-off to takeaway... The investor takeaway from NASA's electric plane initiative is straightforward: The commercial jetliner industry could be disrupted in a similar manner as the traditional auto industry is now being disrupted by EVs. And investment landscapes get rearranged when mammoth disruptions occur. The future winner(s) in the serially produced commercial electric plane space could emerge from the crop of current major aerospace players, such as Boeing, Airbus, and General Electric. However, with billionaires such as Musk -- he's said several times that he has an idea for a vertical take-off electric plane -- and Alphabet CEO and co-founder Larry Page interested in the aircraft realm, we might see new entrants fly into the game. Companies that generate a fair portion of their revenue from the traditional jetliner industry and don't nimbly retool to adapt to a changing marketplace could crash and burn -- or at least lose financial altitude.

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The space studio will also provide the venue and production infrastructure for hosting and filming third-party content and events. The UK-based Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E.), which is producing Hollywood actor Tom Cruise’s upcoming film in space, has revealed ‘SEE-1’ — the world’s first content and entertainment studios and multi-purpose arena in space. The space station module will be built by Axiom Space, the leader in human spaceflight services and human-rated space infrastructure. “SEE-1 is planned to launch in late 2024 and dock with Axiom’s world-first commercial space station, Axiom Station, while it is connected to the International Space Station (ISS),” the company said in a statement late on Thursday. The module will allow artists, producers and creatives to develop, produce, record, and live stream content which maximises the Space Station’s microgravity environment, including films, television, music and sports events. The company is currently in discussions with investors and commercial partners on the project with a further fundraising round planned shortly. “SEE-1 is an incredible opportunity for humanity to move into a different realm and start an exciting new chapter in space,” said Dmitry and Elena Lesnevsky, co-Founders, S.E.E.A “SEE-1 will provide not only the first, but also the supreme quality space structure enabling the expansion of the two trillion-dollar global entertainment industry into low-Earth orbit,” they added. SEE-1 is planned to become operational starting in December 2024, early in Axiom Station’s on-orbit assembly. When the station’s initial configuration is completed and it is ready to separate from the ISS in 2028, the content creation venue will comprise one-fifth of its volume. “Adding a dedicated entertainment venue to Axiom Station’s commercial capabilities in the form of SEE-1 will expand the station’s utility as a platform for a global user base and highlight the range of opportunities the new space economy offers,” said Michael Suffredini, President and CEO of Axiom Space. SEE-1 will include an onboard state-of-the-art media production capability that will capture and convey the experience of weightlessness with breathtaking impact. “From Jules Verne to Star Trek, science fiction entertainment has inspired millions of people around the world to dream about what the future might bring. Creating a next generation entertainment venue in space opens countless doors to create incredible new content and make these dreams a reality,” said Richard Johnston, COO, S.E.E. Disclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by FreshersLIVE.Publisher : IANS-Media #Mega #studio #shoot #films #livestream #events #space #arriving

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Technicians work on various Project Mercury spacecraft components in various stages of assembly. United States USA Date:1960, February Duration:2 min 52 sec Sound:NO SOUND Spacecraft training consoles and prototype panels for flight monitor trailer. Men work on various spacecraft components in various stages of assembly. Technician works on a large round metal plate. NASA Project Mercury. This historic stock footage available in HD and SD video. View pricing below video player. Have a correction or more info about this clip? Edit Now Be the first to correct or edit this clip's info! Edit Now

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That's a long time to go without one of his favorite foods. NASA's Kirk Shireman, the manager of the ISS program, made sure to send all the ingredients for a pizza party along with the most recent Cygnus resupply ship. He wrote in a tweet that the crew had a blast channeling their inner chef by building tasty pizzas for movie night. While all astronauts crave pizza in space, it has been a particularly tough 4 months for Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli. "When you really, really miss pizza...you CASUALLY mention it to the International Space Station Boss during a live public event". India, US share common set of values, says Obama at Delhi Townhall Ahead of the town hall address , Obama met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi . Manmohan Singh's services towards reformation in Indian economy as remarkable. Young rapper befriends grandma over Words with Friends And finally, last week, the unlikely duo got to meet in person in Florida after a pastor coordinated their meeting. We played 300+ games together and she actually ended up becoming a good friend of mine. LaVar Ball Yanks Son LiAngelo From UCLA Amid Basketball Suspension It appears the main one of those options is to prepare the player for June's National Basketball Association draft. The move came four weeks after LiAngelo Ball was arrested in China and charged with shoplifting. The video uploaded by NASA's Johnson Space Center displays the crew working together to make pizzas. The crew used a variety of ingredients including flatbread, tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, olives, olive oil, anchovy paste, and pesto. Nespoli and Bresnik are members of the Expedition 53 team, a collection of astronauts aboard the space station studying things like cosmic rays, the production of fiber optic material in space, and how space affects rodents' bodies. It shows astronauts playfully using the lack of gravity to spin the pizza on their fingers and pass them in front of the camera.

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There are explanation why individuals miss their flights intentionally. Their children, husbands, and wives are too slow to prepare for the traveling parties’ first day of vacation, business trips, or different circumstances by which they should journey on an airplane. Oversleeping is one other hurdle, significantly the night time earlier than that every one-vital flight. The airline that you simply apply to would be the source to answer your query about maternity issues as a flight attendant. A word of caution whenever you apply: I wouldn’t point out that you just’re keen to start out a household. It sends a signal that an employer will weigh if they’re making an attempt to decide between two equally certified candidates they want to rent. Simply IMHO. Think like the employer. System bids may come out a few times a year. A pilot bids on a place or seat (captain, first officer, or flight engineer), a airplane (B727, DC10, etc.) and a base (the purpose the place the pairings originate and finish). So the junior pilot, on high of being on reserve, might be on the least fascinating airplane, within the least desirable seat, and in any case desirable base. A brand new rent may start off as a flight engineer on the B727 abroad, whereas a senior pilot may be a captain on a B777 based someplace good, maybe LAX or SFO when you just like the west coast. Beats Chicago. Incidentally, there are a variety of different aircraft engine manufacturers – Common Electrical, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce, just to call the large three. Their engines look different from one another, and severe aircraft nerdz can determine them on sight. Nonetheless, except in one or two cases, engine kind is just not an excellent indicator of aircraft kind for the straightforward motive that engines are interchangeable, at the very least to some extent. DC = Douglas Company, which merged with McDonnell Plane in 1967 to turn out to be McDonnell-Douglas, at which period their type specifiers modified from DC to MD. An MD-eleven is more-or-much less the identical plane as a DC-10, although it is larger and has improved avionics and whatnot. McDonnell-Douglas merged with Boeing in 1997, which is why you don’t see new MD sorts.

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Pilot landing in Des Moines reports laser strike on jet A scare for a Delta pilot flying into the Des Moines International Airport on Tuesday night. Authorities are investigating a laser strike on the aircraft. The flight from Minneapolis was on approach to land when the pilot said a bright green laser light burst into the cockpit. It was the only flight to report the problem. Delta pilot Donald Julius steered clear of the possible threat, coming from the ground possibly near the Iowa State Capitol building. It was fixed on the aircraft for about 25 seconds as the pilot ducked to prevent eye damage. Des Moines Airport Executive Director Kevin Foley said that this is not the first time an aircraft was attacked here by a bright green laser. He believes the aircraft was intentionally targeted, as the number of incidents reached a record last year with nearly 4,000 laser strikes on airplanes across the country. Des Moines police said they are investigating seven separate laser-beam strikes on planes since Jan. 1. Pilot Nick Lambert said he has experienced it firsthand. "All (of) the sudden we just saw some green flashes going through the cockpit, and we were like, 'What is that?'" he said. Lambert said he managed to look away and avoided direct eye contact just as the Delta pilot did Tuesday. "Worst case scenario, it could cause temporary blindness, depending how high you are. If you get a laser beam 50 feet off the ground, you could nose it in. You could stall the airplane," Lambert said. The Federal Aviation Administration said this is a very serious crime. The administration said it received nearly 3,900 reports of lasers being shined at aircrafts across the country. The FAA is asking for everyone's help with this case and urges people to call police if they see anyone beaming a laser to the sky. The maximum penalty is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for pointing a laser beam at a jet.

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The SwRI Ultraviolet Reflectance Chamber (SWURC) is a state of the art UV reflectometer chamber and data acquisition system that can measure the bidirectional reflectance from 115 to 180 nm over various reflectance angles. UV reflectance spectroscopy is a valuable tool for studying airless planetary surfaces. However, the lack of laboratory measurements of materials at far-UV wavelengths has limited the interpretation of remote sensing UV data from the Moon, asteroids, comets, etc. The SwURC provides laboratory-based vacuum UV reflectance measurements of water frost/ice, lunar soils, simulants, and analogs to support interpretation of UV mapping data from current UV space instruments, including the Lyman Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP) on Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Alice UV imaging spectrograph on both New Horizons and Rosetta. Measurements of numerous materials are planned, including volatile frosts of relevance to outer solar system bodies and newly developed optical materials. This unique facility at SwRI is available to guest users (contact Kurt Retherford).

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Russian military inspectors will make surveillance flights over the territory of Norway under the international Open Skies Treaty over a period starting Monday, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said. Russian experts will conduct the inspection flights on board an Antonov An-30B aircraft between July 1 and 6, the spokesman told journalists. During the flights, Russian and foreign specialists will monitor the operation of surveillance equipment on board the aircraft as set out in the Open Skies Treaty. This will be Russia's eighteenth observation flight this year under the agreement. The Open Skies Treaty, which entered into force on January 1, 2002, establishes a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the territories of its 34 member states to promote openness and the transparency of military forces and activities.

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For nearly eight months, Lucy has been sailing its way to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids while NASA engineers on the ground have been working to fix a pesky solar array that refuses to unfurl. The good news is that there now appears to be some progress. The solar array failed to open shortly after the spacecraft launched in October 2021. Ground controllers with the NASA project sent commands to the Lucy spacecraft on four separate occasions in May and June, and while the solar array is still not fully deployed, it is showing signs of progress, according to the space agency. Lucy is on an unprecedented mission to explore the Trojan asteroids, two groups of rocky bodies that lead and follow Jupiter as it orbits the Sun. Jupiter’s Trojans have existed for the past four billion years, yet very little is known about the asteroids’ formation and how they got caught in Jupiter’s gravitational tug. Lucy could shed new light on these enigmatic Jovian groupies. Unfortunately, however, Lucy ran into trouble shortly after being launched. The spacecraft is equipped with a pair of 22-feet-wide (7-feet-wide) solar arrays on either side of the spacecraft that were tucked away for launch and designed to unfurl in space with the help of a lanyard rigged to the motors. One of Lucy’s circular solar arrays got stuck at 347 degrees instead of the full 360 degrees. The spacecraft hasn’t suffered any performance issues as a result, but having a wonky solar array is not ideal. Although the two solar arrays are still garnering sufficient amounts of power, mission engineers are concerned that the stubborn solar array could get damaged when the spacecraft fires its main engine. Concerned, NASA has been developing a plan to fix the glitch. The array has a main and backup motor for operating the lanyard and the mission team has been using both simultaneously in the effort to properly position the array. On May 9, mission control commanded Lucy to deploy the array, in which it ran the motors for a series of short intervals to avoid overheating. They then paused to analyze the data before a second attempt on May 12, when they sent the same commands again. A third attempt was made on May 26 and then again on June 2. Sending commands to a spacecraft that’s over 60 million miles (96 million kilometers) away from Earth can often be a waiting game. Engineers must stand by to receive returning data from the spacecraft to learn if the commands resulted in success or not. So far, the data has shown that, while the solar array is still not fully deployed, it was continuing to open and get more stiff with each attempt. That’s encouraging news and a positive sign. “While there is no guarantee that additional attempts will latch the array, there is strong evidence that the process is putting the array under more tension, further stabilizing it,” NASA wrote. “Even if the array does not ultimately latch, the additional stiffening may be enough to fly the mission as planned.” The spacecraft still has about six years to go before reaching its first target, a Main Belt asteroid called Donaldjohanson. From there, Lucy will travel for another 3,000 days to reach its first Trojan asteroid, Eurybates. The spacecraft will rendezvous with three more Trojans before it flies by the final pair, Patroclus and Menoetius in the year 2033. On June 7, Lucy completed a trajectory correction maneuver, the first in a series of maneuvers to gear the spacecraft up for its upcoming Earth gravity assist on October 16, which will accelerate the spacecraft and direct its trajectory beyond the orbit of Mars.

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Col Trent Edwards, Commander, USAF 37th TW, 6/28/2014 Listen to Col Trent Edwards: June 28, 2014 Colonel Trent H. Edwards is commander of the 28th Mission Support Group, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota. He leads a group of more than 1,650 military and civilian members who provide agile combat support to the joint warfighter and sustainable base operating support to 8,000 military and civilian personnel and their families. His group is responsible for developing combat-ready Airmen and a professional civilian workforce that protects the base community, provides quality of life services, maintains communications and real estate infrastructure, and equips and mobilizes the overall 28th Bomb Wing mission. Colonel Edwards entered the Air Force in 1990 after graduating from North Carolina A&T State University. He has commanded squadrons at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington and Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He has served as the director of staff at an Air Refueling Wing and in key staff positions such as Aide de Camp to the Commander Air Education and Training Command and Senior Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller. He has extensive congressional experience and was assigned to the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Legislative Liaison, and served as a National Defense Fellow to a member of congress. He also has attended the program for Senior Officials in National Security at Harvard University. He is a joint qualified officer. Colonel Edwards has experience in combat and counterinsurgency operations, including deployments to Guantanamo Bay Cuba as the Chief of Staff for the Office of the Administrative Review of Enemy Combatants; Balad, Iraq as the CJ8 for the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force and Kabul, Afghanistan as the CJ8, NATO Training Mission/Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan. 1989 Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, North Carolina A&T State University. 1994 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL. 1995 Financial Management Staff Officer’s Course, Sheppard AFB, TX 1996 Master’s degree in Human Relations, University of Oklahoma. 2002 Air Command and Staff College, by seminar. 2002 Certificate of Legislative Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 2002 National Defense Fellow, Washington, DC. 2006 Air War College, by correspondence 2008 Master’s Degree in National Security Studies, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL 2008 Program for Senior Executives in National Security, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 2010 Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C. 1. Jul 1990 – Jun 1993, Deputy Accounting/Finance Officer, 401st Comptroller Squadron, Aviano, AFB, 2. Jun 1993 – Jul 1994, Chief Financial Services, 8th Comptroller Squadron, Kunsan AFB, Korea 3. Jul 1994 – Jul 1995, Deputy Commander, Regional Accounting/Finance Office, Osan AFB, Korea 4. Jul 1995 – Aug 1996, 7th Air Force Budget Officer, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AFB, Korea 5. Aug 1996 – Aug 1998, Chief, Financial Analysis, 18th Comptroller Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan 6. Aug 1998 – Oct 1998, Chief, Budget Integration Branch, HQ AETC, Randolph AFB, TX 7. Oct 1998 – Jul 2000, Aide to Commander, AETC (General Lloyd “Fig” Newton), Randolph AFB, TX 8. Jul 2000 – Oct 2001, Chief, Congressional Affairs, Secretary of the Air Force, Legislative, Liaison, Pentagon, Washington DC 9. Oct 2001 – Oct 2002, Legislative Fellow to Congressman J.C. Watts Jr., Washington, D.C. 10. 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A house flight simulator is a superb, protected, low-cost and enjoyable method to discover ways to fly airplanes or helicopters. Booking our low-cost flights and deals means you’ll be able to decrease your journey costs, saving your onerous-earned money for meals out and souvenirs as a substitute. Search, examine and book flights with Webjet and enjoy a variety of flights to and from New Zealand’s major hubs. You possibly can Check In online for flights to and from Europe and Canada within 36 hours of departure, and inside 24 hours for flights to and from USA. Guide Low-cost Air tickets to any destination across the world. There seems to be a surge within the development of flight sim games nowadays and finding a great one is likely to be a bit of a challenge. Direct enter on the iPhone meant you could possibly react faster and while you have been swarmed with enemy aircraft you may stay in management and dodge every enemy aircraft that came at you. MSE Guy broke down his seek for flights to Singapore and Malaysia and saved ?170. Presents myriad of air tickets for a number of flights from numerous destinations in merely few clicks. A valid identity card issued by Indian Armed Forces (or Paramilitary Forces) is a obligatory condition for travel beneath this offer and visitor(s) might be required to produce the cardboard at the verify in counter at the airport. In terms of features to look out for, there ought to be the option to modify between aircraft, adjust weather, wind and environment, and select the country you want to fly in. What really will make a flight SIM real looking is the truth that the management panel fashions that of a real airplane. These are flights or journeys where you fly into one airport or metropolis and out of one other – using your own travel plans to get between the two places by train or bus – or whatever other methodology your creativeness comes up with. We take knowledge safety critically and make use of the newest in online safety methods so that you can book low value airways with confidence. Some video games only have fight flight sims and if that is all you might be in search of then that should do it. This means you’ll get a really feel of what it’s prefer to fly industrial airplanes like the Boeing 747 versus a single seater previous fighter aircraft.

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Telenor Satellite is delighted to announce the successful docking of Northrop Grumman’s MEV-2 (Mission Extension Vehicle) with its THOR 10-02 satellite. Featured image: The view of THOR 10-02/IS-10-02 at its orbital position at 1° West, captured by the approaching MEV-2 (Mission Extension Vehicle). Image is courtesy of Northrop Grumman. This represents the start of a new era for satellite communications, paving the way for a different approach to satellite servicing and life-extension possibilities. The THOR 10-02 satellite, jointly owned with Intelsat (IS-10-02), was first launched in 2004 and remains in excellent health, continuing to carry thousands of vital communication links to vessels navigating across busy shipping lanes and operating in remote offshore fields, as well as delivering connectivity for broadcasting and land-based services in remote locations. The prospect of preserving the operation of these links made it an obvious choice for this pioneering technology, and the companies are the first commercial satellite operators to perform on-orbit servicing of an active satellite in geosynchronous orbit. Morten Tengs, Telenor Satellite’s CEO, said: “This is a ground-breaking project and we are pleased to be a part of the success of this historic mission. Delivering exceptional satellite connectivity to our clients is our primary focus.” Space Logistics (a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) was contracted by our partner at 1° West, Intelsat, to deploy its Mission Extension Vehicle MEV-2 to prolong the operational life of THOR 10-02/ IS-10-02 as its on-board propellant was due to run out towards the end of 2021. The countdown started on August 15, 2020, when MEV-2 was launched from Kourou, French Guiana on board an Ariane 5 rocket. Eight months after the launch, the docking procedure took place on 12 April, making history for satellite operations. The MEV-2 satellite docked directly onto the communications satellite, effectively providing the space equivalent of a jetpack and so extending the operational life of THOR 10-02/IS-10-02. The MEV-2 has now taken over control of both the orbit and pointing of the satellite and will continue do so until the satellite is eventually retired in approximately five years’ time. Media inquiries at Elaborate Communications Sally Butler, PR Account Manager Editorial inquiries at Telenor Satellite Natalia Grøvan, Head of Marketing and Communications Technical & commercial inquiries at Telenor Satellite Peter J. Kaland Olsen, Director Business Development

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Boeing 737 NGX Checklist allows to check all the procedures on a 737 NGX plane Flying is complex. Let the Boeing 737 Checklist do the heavy lifting for you. Boeing 737 Checklist and Procedures Checklists, procedures and Fuel & Payload calc for 737-800. For Simulation Only Flying is complicated. Let the Boeing 777 Checklist do the heavy lifting for you Boeing 737 Checklist allows you to check all the procedures on a 737 plane. Essential checklists based on IXEG 737-300 documentation. FOR SIMULATION ONLY Indispensable tool for your virtual flights on Boeing 737NG Flying is complex. Let the Airbus A320 Checklist do the heavy lifting for you. Boeing 737 Management Reference Guide by Captain Pat BOONE Pushback to shutdown, get the checklists needed to get the flying done. Safely. Finally: a comprehensive C172 checklist, made with beautiful material design. This app can be used as a checklist for a Cessna 172. Go through all the checks you need before your flight! 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Laser Pegs Mars Explorer Light Up Building Set Description Discover the surface of Mars in this new light up Mars Explorer building set. Modeled after the next generation of space exploration by NASA, Space X, and Blue Origins, the Mars Explorer features rotating light up satellite dish, rotating solar panels, computer monitors, and detachable communications trailer. Laser Pegs Mars Explorer Light Up Building Set Specifications - Manufacturer:�Laser Pegs - Product type:�Building Sets - Pieces:�180 Pieces - Recommended Age:�7 Years and Older - Size:�10 x 8.5 x 2(L x H x D) Inches - Weight:�0.8812 Lbs - UPC: 810690028013 - Manufacturer No:�18001 Playing with the Laser Pegs Mars Explorer Light Up Building Set will help develop in these areas: - Cognitive Skills - Sensory Skills - Physical Skills Get your�Laser Pegs Mars Explorer Light Up Building Set today! Payment & Security Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

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Numerical computer-based modelling is used in virtually every field today from experimental biology to materials science and engineering. Models and experiments go hand in hand. Experimental data is used to create models with specific known parameters and behaviours. Model outputs and results under new conditions are used to design new experiments with predicted results to answer still-open questions. In the case of helicopter design tools, leading-edge computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models are available predicting aerodynamic flow around main rotors, isolated fuselages or even entire helicopters. However, industry lacks experimental data to validate airflow over entire helicopters, a technically challenging task requiring a large experimental test-bed. European researchers initiated the ‘Generation of advanced helicopter experimental aerodynamic database for CFD code validation’ (Goahead) project to create an experimental database and validate advanced software supporting three-dimensional (3D) CFD aeromechanics methods. Data and validated models would enable prediction of unsteady viscous flow around helicopters and assist in optimising designs. Following wind tunnel experiments on a scaled model of a modern transport helicopter together with advances to currently available solvers, conclusions were drawn regarding best practices for complete helicopter simulations. All European manufacturers of helicopters use the CFD methods developed by the Goahead consortium, enabling direct validation and improved reliability and accuracy throughout the project. Goahead numerical methods have the potential to deliver important economic benefits including reduction in helicopter development costs as well as reduction in cost of development and validation of new CFD methods. Increased accuracy and reliability of new designs should increase helicopter efficiency and performance and ease certification all at a reduced cost, enhancing the competitiveness of European helicopter manufacturers.

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Groupe de Chasse I/3 1st Esc. North Africa Die Dewoitine D.520, ohne Zweifel der beste Jäger, welcher der Französischen Luftwaffe (Armée de l’Air) 1940 zur Verfügung stand, wurde vom französischen Ingenieur Emile Dewoitine während der späten 30-er Jahre entwickelt. In dieser Zeit wachsender internationaler Spannungen war man sich in Frankreich seines Rückstands gegenüber Deutschland und seinem späteren Alliierten Großbritannien bewusst geworden. Neue Hochleistungsjäger waren dringend erforderlich. Die Dewoitine D.520, die ihren Erstflug am 2. Oktober 1938 durchführte, war ein eleganter und wendiger Eindecker mit durchkonstruierter Aerodynamik und ausgezeichneter Leistung. Das erste Serienflugzeug machte am 31. Oktober 1939 seinen Jungfernflug. Nur 200 der 437 hergestellten Flugzeuge konnten an den Einsätzen des Frankreich-Feldzugs teilnehmen. Ihre Piloten erzielten 108 anerkannte und 39 wahrscheinliche Luftsiege. Hätte die Armée de l’Air ein paar Staffeln dieses hervorragenden Jagdflugzeugs mehr gehabt, wäre möglicherweise das Kriegsgeschick der Luftwaffe an Frankreichs Himmel anders verlaufen. Nach dem Fall Frankreichs wurde die D.520 ausgiebig ebenso von der Vichy Air France wie freien französischen Einheiten eingesetzt. In großer Zahl wurden sie auch von der Luftwaffe als Fortgeschrittenen-Schulflugzeug eingesetzt. Besatzung: 1 Mann Triebwerke: Hispano-Suiza Reihen-12-Zylindermotor 12Y45 mit 935 PS Top speed: 534 km/h Reichweite: 992 km Dienstgipfelhöhe: 11000 m Spannweite: 10,20 m Länge: 8,76 m Höhe: 2,57 m Bewaffnung: durch die Propellernabe feuernde 20 mm HS404 Kanone Zwei 7,5 mm MG in jeder Tragfläche. The Dewoitine D.520 was perhaps the best fighter available to the Armee de l'Air during the German invasion of France in May of 1940. It was yet another example of a combat aircraft which flew on both sides during World War 2. The D.520 was a single-seat, single-engined low-winged fighter powered by a liquid-cooled Hispano-Suiza 12Y Vee-type engine. It was designed in November 1936 by a team led by Emile Dewoitine, who was at that time the director of a private design office. It was designed in response to a specification issued in 1937 for a single seat fighter. It was designed around the 900hp Hispano-Suiza 12Y-21 liquid-cooled engine, and was to have a maximum speed of 323 mph (520 km/hr). The designation D.520 was assigned, the 520 standing for the maximum speed in kilometers per hour. Provisions were made for the future installation of an appreciably more powerful 1200 hp engine then under development by Hispano-Suiza. Dewoitine's design office was later absorbed by the Societe Nationale de Construction Aeronatiques du Midi (SNCAM), and he was named deputy managing director of the firm. The first of three prototypes (the D.520-01) flew on October 2, 1938 at Toulouse-Francazal with Marcel Doret at the controls. It was powered by a Hispano-Suiza 12Y-21 liquid-cooled engine rated at 890 hp. For the preliminary trials, the D.520-01 had a two-bladed wooden propeller and the cockpit canopy was removed. The engine was cooled by a set of radiators which were submerged underneath the wing. This arrangement was found to produce excessive drag which limited maximum speed to 298 mph and the radiator was later moved to a position underneath the fuselage. In addition, the vertical tail was increased in area to correct some lateral instability. After a wheel-up landing on November 28, the aircraft was re-engined with a 12Y-29 powerplant and was fitted with a "jet" exhaust manifold which replaced the former separate pipes. These modifications enabled the aircraft to achieve its design maximum speed of 520 km/hr. The D.520-01 achieved 513mph in a dive on February 8, 1939. The second prototype (D.520-02) flew for the first time on January 28, 1939. It had a completely redesigned vertical tail, a backwards-sliding cockpit canopy, and an armament of one 20mm cannon firing through the propeller hub and two machine guns mounted in gondolas underneath the wing. The D.520-02 was transferred to the Centre d'Essais du Materiel Aerien (CEMA) at Villacoublay. When re-engined with a 12Y-31 engine in place of its original 12Y-29, it achieved a maximum speed of 341 mph at 17,060 feet, and could reach an altitude of 26,240 feet in 12 min 53 sec. It was soon joined by the third prototype (D.520-03), which flew for the first time on March 15, 1939. It differed in having a different type of supercharger and a steerable, non-retractable tailwheel replacing the tail-skid. Flight trials at CEMA went fairly well, and an initial contract for 200 production machines to be powered by the 12Y-31 engine (later replaced by the 12Y-45) was issued in March of 1939. A contract for an additional 600 D.520 fighters was issued in June of 1939. This was later reduced to 510 in July. On the outbreak of war in September of 1939, a new contract brought the total of D.520s on order to 1280, with the production rate to be 200 machines per month from May 1940 onward. Successive amendments to this order on April 19, 1940 called for a total of 2250 machines, with the production rate being 350 per month. In addition, 120 machines were ordered by the Aeronavale in January 1940. The first production D.520 flew on November 2, 1939. It was powered by the 830 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Y-31 engine and was armed with two 7.5-mm machine guns in housings underneath the wings. It had a curved, one-piece windshield. The fuselage was about 20 inches longer than that of the prototypes, and the engine cowling was modified. Two additional fuel talks were fitted in the wing leading edge. Armor plate was fitted behind the pilot's seat. The second production machine had a 910 hp Hispano-Suiza 12Y-45 engine with a supercharger and an electric 3-bladed propeller. It was armed with a 20-mm cannon firing through the propeller hub and four 7.5-mm machine guns in the wings. The curved, one-piece windshield was replaced by windshield containing an optically-flat panel. As an alternative to the Hispano-Suiza engine, it was decided in October of 1939 to fit a Rolls-Royce Merlin III engine. Although the project was cancelled in November (the Merlin being allocated instead to the Amiot 353/356 bomber), the 41st D.520 was experimentally fitted with the Rolls-Royce Merlin III engine. The wing armament was omitted. The aircraft was designated D.521, and flew for the first time on February 9, 1940. A maximum speed of 354 mph was attained. The aircraft was later converted back to standard D.520 configuration. The Groupe de Chasse I/3 was the first unit to get the D.520, receiving its first planes in January of 1940. At first, the D.520s issued to this Groupe were unarmed training versions, and GC I/3 was assigned the task of shaking out the bugs. In April and May, GC I/3 was issued with 34 "war-cleared" D.520s at Cannes-Mandelieu. The D.520 was very popular with its pilots, who praised it for the sensitiveness of its controls, the simplicity of its control panel, and the ease of recovery from a spin. In comparative trials on April 21, 1940 at CEMA at Orleans-Bricy against a captured Bf 109E-3, tests showed that the German machine had a 20 mph speed advantage owing to its higher power. However, the D.520 had superior maneuverability owing to its superb handling properties. On May 10, 1940, when Germany invaded France, only GC I/3 was equipped with the D.520, a total of 79 D.520s being taken on charge. GC I/3 was hastily thrown into action, the D.520 meeting the Luftwaffe for the first time on May 13, shooting down three Henschel Hs 126s and one Heinkel He 111 without loss to themselves. GC II/2, GC III/3, GC III/6 and GC II/7 were later to receive the D.520, and all took part in the battle for France. A naval unit, the 1o Flottile de Chasse, was also equipped with the D.520. GC II/6 and GC III/7 had also converted to the D.520, but had been formed too late to see any action. By the time of the Franco-German Armistice of June 25, 1940, 437 D.520s had been built, and 351 of these had been delivered to operational units. The Armee de l'Air D.520s gave a good account of themselves, and gave better than they got. By the time that the battle for France had come to an end, D.520-equipped squadrons had accounted for 108 confirmed kills and 39 probables. A total of 85 were lost on operations, with 54 of these losses being due to direct enemy action. As French resistance to the German advance began to collapse, between the 18th and 20th of June, GC I/3, II/3, III/3, III/6, and II/7 flew their aircraft to North Africa. 153 machines remained behind in unoccupied France. Three D.520s of GC III/7 escaped to Britain and were incorporated into the Free French 1st Fighter Group formed at RAF Odiham. After the Armistice, the German victors allowed the Vichy government to maintain a reduced air force. Under the terms of the agreement, no D.520 unit was to remain in service on the French mainland, and all surviving D.520 aircraft in France were dispersed and stored. In North Africa, GC I/3, II/3, III/6, and III/7 as well as Aeronavale Escadrille 1AC (the former AC1) were allowed to remain in service with their D.520s. In April 1941, the German authorities agreed to allow the resumption of aircraft manufacture in unoccupied France. When SNCAM was dissolved, its plants were absorbed by S.N.C.A. du Sud-Est (SNCASE). The Vichy Air Force adopted the D.520 as its standard fighter, and the German Armistice Commission permitted production of the D.520 to resume at Toulouse-Blagnac. 550 D.520s were ordered on June 23rd. They were to replace all other single-seat fighters in service in Vichy, and in a second stage of the program, the D.520 was to equip newly-formed units. By the middle of 1943, it was anticipated that the Vichy government would be able to field an Armistice Air Force equipped with 17 D.520-equipped Groupes with 442 front-line aircraft, three Aeronavale Escadrilles with 37 aircraft, plus 3 training units with 13 aircraft. The first batch of 22 aircraft was delivered in August of 1941. In 1942, the D.520 number 465 was flown with an improved Hispano-Suiza 12Y-45 engine, a modified radiator, and inboard hinged wheel doors. By December 31, 1942, 349 aircraft had been delivered, 197 of which were powered by the 12Y-49 engine. This brought total production of the D.520 to 775 aircraft. By October of 1942, nine Vichy Groupes de Chasse had been equipped with the D.520. In addition, the 1o Flotille de Chasse had been equipped with the D.520. Vichy D.520s saw some action against British forces in the Levant and had escorted Vichy bombers in an attack on Gibraltar. GC III/6 and II/3 took part in operations in Syria in June-July 1941. They were later joined by Escadrille 1AC. During that operation, they saw combat against RAF aircraft. GC III/6 was credited with 19 confirmed kills and four probables. GC II/2 was credited with three confirmed kills and two probables. Esc. IAC was credited with eight kills. Vichy D.520 losses totaled 32, with 11 being shot down, 12 lost in accidents, 7 being destroyed in the ground, and two being abandoned in Syria when the fighter units flew back to French North Africa. At the time of the Operation Torch Anglo-American landings in North Africa in November of 1942, 234 D.520s were in unoccupied France (of which 93 were in service), 173 were in North Africa, and 30 were in Senegal. French-based D.520 units comprised GCs I/1, II/1, and III/9 (which had recently received the D.520 in place of its Bloch 152s), and I/2. GC I/2 escaped with 24 aircraft to Meknes on November 9 to avoid capture by German forces. In North Africa, D.520s equipped GCs II/3, III/3 (formerly I/3, its designation being changed at German request since three of its pilots had fled to Gibraltar on October 14, 1941), III/6, II/7, and II/5 Aeronavale IF Flotille (comprising Escadrilles 1AC and 2AC) was also based in Africa. The Allied landings gave rise to fratricidal air battles in which the D.520s of GC III/3 and II/5 were involved, as well as those of 1F Flotille and the Hawk 75s of GC I/5 and II/5. Losses were heavy on both sides. The Aeronavale lost 19 Dewoitines and seven Martin bombers, and the Armistice Air Force lost 16 D.520s and Hawks. Allied air forces lost 44 aircraft during these clashes. In response to the Allied landings in North Africa, German forces invaded Unoccupied France in November of 1942. On November 27th, all French armed forces were disbanded and all existing D.520s were seized. This included 246 D.520s serving with Vichy units, plus 169 D.520s in various stages of completion at SNCASE. Some of these seized D.520s were transferred to two Luftwaffe fighter training units (JG-103 and JG-105). They were highly praised by Luftwaffe crews for their exceptional maneuverability. However, the accident rate was fairly high owing to the great differences between it and the German aircraft to which the pilots were accustomed. Sixty D.520s were transferred to the Regia Aeronautica, and were operated primarily as fighter trainers by Gruppi 13, 22, 24, and 167. About a hundred D.520s were issued to the Bulgarian Air Force, which used them operationally against the US 9th Air Force. Most of these were lost in combat. The Rumanian Air Force operated a small batch of D.520s in combat on the Eastern Front, flying them alongside that air force's Bf 109s. Upon the liberation of Southwestern France, a French FFI (Forces Francaises de l'Interieur) fighter Groupe was formed with D.520s that had been captured from the retreating enemy. This unit took part in attacks on retreating German units and provided escort for Allied bombers and strafed artillery positions. In March of 1945, this unit reequipped with the Spitfire Vb, and its D.520s were transferred to GC B I/18 and to a training unit. About 55 D.520s were recovered from the Luftwaffe as the Allied forces advanced eastward, which were later reinforced by another 20 which were brought back from North Africa. In postwar years, the D.520 continued to serve with training units in the revived Armee de l'Air. Several were converted to two-seat configuration under the designation D.520 DC (for "double commande"). The last unit to fly the D.520 was the Escadrille de Presentation de l'Armee de l'Air (EPAA), which had previously flown Yak 3s brought back to France from the Soviet Union by the Normandie-Niemen regiment. The last D.520 was finally withdrawn from service in September of 1953. Four D.520s are known to exist ca 1966. No. 408 belongs to the Musee de l'Air, No. 603 is on display at the Ecole de l'Air, No. 650 (a DC) is on display at Etampes-Mondesir, and No. 862 is on display at the Luxeuil-Saint Sauveur Air Base. Specification of the D.520: One Hispano-Suiza 12Y-45 twelve-cylinder Vee liquid cooled engine rated at 930 hp for takeoff. Maximum speed 329 mph at 19,685 feet, 280 mph at sea level. Initial climb rate 2362 feet per minute. Time to 13,120 feet was 4 minutes. Service ceiling 36,090 feet, normal range was 620 miles and maximum range was 777 miles. Dimensions: wingspan 33 feet 5 1/2 inches, length 28 feet 8 1/2 inches, height 8 feet 5 inches, wing area 171.684 square feet. 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The United Kingdom and Italy have allocated additional funds to BAE Systems and MBDA to finish the integration of next-generation weapons system upgrades for their F-35 fleets. The new procurement comes as a continuation of a joint integration effort to upgrade the UK’s F-35 fleet’s weapon systems undertaken by the two companies alongside Lockheed Martin. The estimated $400 million added funds, a majority of provided by the United Kingdom, will go towards fitting the UK’s fleet with the SPEAR precision air-to-land precision attack missiles, in addition to the Meteor anti-aircraft missiles, while Italy so far has only requested the SPEAR missile system be integrated on its fleet as part of the collaboration. SPEAR and Meteor will join the ranks of Raytheon UK’s Paveway IV laser-guided bomb and MBDA’s ASRAAM infrared homing air-to-air missile as British weapons systems successfully integrated into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. “We are delighted that work continues at pace to deliver Meteor and SPEAR capability to the F-35; it is also a positive step for the wider F-35 enterprise as it adds additional capability choice for all international customers across multiple variants of the aircraft. MBDA’s integration team has worked well with our BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin colleagues to date and we plan to build on this excellent foundation into the future on this key follow-on modernisation work.” said MBDA Group Business Development Director, Paul Mead. MBDA is subcontracted to perform the weapon systems integration by Lockheed Martin as the principal contractor and BAE Systems as a principal partner per the terms of the original F-35 contract. Lockheed provided the funding for the 2019 integration effort, while this additional funding aims to complete the effort.

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ProFlightSimulator Game Reviewby yesjack ProFlightSimulator games have become very sophisticated in recent times such that pilots of full size aircraft use them to gain knowledge of destination airports, for route planning and to gain familiarity with different aircraft types. They are available in basic and advanced levels. proflightsimulator review The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is exploring the mandatory use of simulators for certain aspects of pilot training and exploring which types of training might be more suited to them. At present there is no regulatory requirement for simulator training in Australia. It is well known that there are inherent dangers in conducting simulated emergencies in actual aircraft and serious accidents have occurred in the past during flight training such an engine failure. CASA has issued a discussion paper with 12 options to be considered covering flight training operations. The question asked is whether mandatory simulator training should only be imposed if suitable devices exist in Australia. What criteria would be used to determine which devices are suitable? Obviously there would be a number of impacts on the aviation industry were CASA to make that ruling so CASA is giving all interested parties an opportunity to comment and put forward suggestions. There is a time limit for input of February 19th 2010. There is no indication that ProFlightSimulator games will be included in the discussion. Is this an issue in other countries? Certainly some regulatory bodies already mandate use of simulators for non-normal or emergency procedures training or for training in large aircraft. Were simulator training to become mandatory, availability and access to full size simulators may be an issue. If advanced level ProFlightSimulator games could provide some aspects of training there would be a significant cost reduction and there would be no issue of availability. The quality of the computer graphics is very high in today's ProFlightSimulator games providing very real avionic cockpit displays such that they can be used by student and qualified pilots as well as for entertainment. ProFlightSimulator games do not generally provide physical movement but visually they are becoming increasingly more realistic, many of them already have the ability to provide non-normal or emergency situations and also to provide severe or changeable weather conditions. If proflightsimulator games were to be considered for inclusion in the discussion I have no doubt that there would be regulatory issues in assessing which of them could qualify for use and how they would be monitored particularly as the software is under continual development. Read more: ProFlightSimulator Free Bonuses Created on Dec 31st 1969 18:00. Viewed 0 times. No comment, be the first to comment.

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