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Pasadena, CA – Data from NASA instruments aboard the ESA (European Space Agency) Rosetta mission have helped reveal that comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko has its own far-ultraviolet aurora. It is the first time such electromagnetic emissions in the far-ultraviolet have been documented on a celestial object other than a planet or moon. A paper on the findings was released today in the journal Nature Astronomy. Washington, D.C. – NASA has explored much of the solar system, but only a handful of missions have entered the atmospheres of planets other than our own and successfully touched down on their surfaces. Most of our neighboring planets have never seen the wheels of a rover, and never before has a robot we’ve sent to another planet returned to Earth. NASA needs technology to protect spacecraft as they enter the atmospheres of worlds near and far, from Venus to Uranus. And when we finally bring samples back from places like Mars, NASA needs to ensure those precious pieces of alien worlds are safe as they come back to Earth. Pasadena, CA – NASA says that the upper layers in the atmospheres of gas giants – Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune – are hot, just like Earth’s. But unlike Earth, the Sun is too far from these outer planets to account for the high temperatures. Their heat source has been one of the great mysteries of planetary science. New analysis of data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft finds a viable explanation for what’s keeping the upper layers of Saturn, and possibly the other gas giants, so hot: auroras at the planet’s north and south poles. Pasadena, CA – Eight and a half years into its grand tour of the solar system, NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft was ready for another encounter. It was January 24th, 1986, and soon it would meet the mysterious seventh planet, icy-cold Uranus. Over the next few hours, Voyager 2 flew within 50,600 miles (81,433 kilometers) of Uranus’ cloud tops, collecting data that revealed two new rings, 11 new moons and temperatures below minus 353 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 214 degrees Celsius). The dataset is still the only up-close measurements we have ever made of the planet. Greenbelt, MD – Much has changed technologically since NASA’s Galileo mission dropped a probe into Jupiter’s atmosphere to investigate, among other things, the heat engine driving the gas giant’s atmospheric circulation. A NASA scientist and his team at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, are taking advantage of those advances to mature a smaller, more capable net flux radiometer. This type of instrument tells scientists where heating and cooling occurs in a planet’s atmosphere and defines the roles of solar and internal heat sources that contribute to atmospheric motions. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA – For the second time in history, a human-made object has reached the space between the stars. NASA’s Voyager 2 probe now has exited the heliosphere – the protective bubble of particles and magnetic fields created by the Sun. Members of NASA’s Voyager team will discuss the findings at a news conference at 10:00am CST (8:00am PST) on Monday, December 10th at the meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Washington. The news conference will stream live on the agency’s website. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA – NASA says the entire history of human existence is a tiny blip in our solar system’s 4.5-billion-year history. No one was around to see planets forming and undergoing dramatic changes before settling in their present configuration. In order to understand what came before us — before life on Earth and before Earth itself — scientists need to hunt for clues to that mysterious distant past. Those clues come in the form of asteroids, comets and other small objects. Like detectives sifting through forensic evidence, scientists carefully examine these small bodies for insights about our origins. Written by Lonnie Shekhtman Greenbelt, MD – For centuries, scientists have worked to understand the makeup of Jupiter. It’s no wonder: this mysterious planet is the biggest one in our solar system by far, and chemically, the closest relative to the Sun. Understanding Jupiter is key to learning more about how our solar system formed, and even about how other solar systems develop. But one critical question has bedeviled astronomers for generations: Is there water deep in Jupiter’s atmosphere, and if so, how much? NASA’s Ames Research Center Mountain View, CA – Scientists have always wondered how Uranus got tilted so much that it spins on its side, and now research on the planet’s early formation gives us new insight. Four billion years ago, scientists believe a young proto-planet of rock and ice collided with Uranus, causing its extreme tilt. Instead of rotating like a top spinning nearly upright, as Earth does, the planet “rolls” on its side as it circles the sun. The research team, led by Durham University, UK, in collaboration with scientists at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, used advanced computing techniques to create the most detailed simulation to date of the suspected impact. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA – Even after decades of observations and a visit by NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft, Uranus held on to one critical secret — the composition of its clouds. Now, one of the key components of the planet’s clouds has finally been verified. A global research team that includes Glenn Orton of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, has spectroscopically dissected the infrared light from Uranus captured by the 26.25-foot (8-meter) Gemini North telescope on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea. They found hydrogen sulfide, the odiferous gas that most people avoid, in Uranus’ cloud tops. The long-sought evidence was published in the April 23rd issue of the journal Nature Astronomy. Now playing at the Movies © 2006-2021 Clarksville, TN Online is owned and operated by residents of Clarksville Tennessee.

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In the darkness of a rainy Florida evening, lightning briefly illuminates launch pad 39B at Cape Canaveral, where Nasa’s Mega-Moon rocket is patiently awaiting launch. The Artemis mission – which aims to return humans to the moon for the first time in half a century – has overcome numerous technical delays and a global pandemic to be ready for its first test flight on Monday. But now it faces its toughest challenge yet – bad weather. In the control room of the Kennedy Space Center, nervous glances rise to the sky, where storm clouds have lingered for days, crammed with ominous rolls of thunder. The air is thick and muggy, and there’s even talk of a hurricane off the coast. Concerned weather briefings are held daily. Graham Jones of website Time and Date said: “This is rocket science and there are myriad technical issues that could delay launch. “That includes the weather. Florida has more lightning and thunderstorms than any other US state. “Right now, the weather forecast for Cape Canaveral for the morning of August 29 indicates there could be storms.” Officially known as the Space Launch System (SLS), the mega-lunar rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft is only given the green light under certain weather conditions, meaning temperature, wind, rain, cloud cover, and lightning all must work together for safe ascent. The SLS can’t start in the rain, so the sweltering, blustery conditions are unsurprisingly a concern. The 45th Weather Squadron, which produces forecasts for space launches, is forecasting a 70 percent chance of precipitation during Monday’s launch window and a 40 percent risk of lightning. If lightning is detected within 10 nautical miles (18.52 km) of the launch pad, the team must wait 30 minutes for clear weather before continuing the countdown. Cumulus cloud cover within 10 nautical miles could also delay launch, and ascent will be disrupted if the SLS trajectory falls within three nautical miles of a thunderstorm cloud. Wind and temperature conditions also need to be monitored to ensure they fall within a safe window. Finally, any increased solar activity, such as B. a solar flare, lead to an abort of the start. Even the rollout to the launch pad earlier this week was thwarted by inclement weather. Lightning near Kennedy Space Center delayed the 4-mile drive from the Vehicle Assembly Building by an hour. The 45th Weather Squadron estimates there is a 30 percent chance the missile will not lift off the ground, a result that would delay launch until early next month. In its latest Artemis weather update, it said its main weather concerns are clouds, lightning, and rain. “While the overall lightning threat appears low, this onshore current regime will encourage isolated showers across Atlantic waters through the launch window,” the weather forecaster said in a statement. “As a result, the key weather issues for a Monday morning trial will be the Cumulus Cloud Rule, the Surface Electric Fields Rule and the Flight Through Precipitation Constraint.” And to make matters worse, forecasters are also monitoring a tropical disturbance near the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean to make sure it doesn’t turn into a hurricane. The two-hour launch window opens at 1:33pm BST (8:33am local time) on Monday and a final decision will be made 15 minutes before launch. (© Telegraph Media Group Ltd. 2022) Telegraph Media Group Limited https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/artemis-1-mans-first-mission-to-the-moon-for-50-years-could-be-scuppered-by-a-flash-of-lightning-or-drop-of-rain-41940746.html Artemis 1: Man’s first mission to the moon in 50 years could be nullified by lightning or raindrops

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Asteroids represent material left over from the formation of the solar system. Although is has been suggested that asteroids are the remains of a planet that was destroyed in a massive collision, it is more likely that they represent material that never coalesced into a planet. If the estimated total mass of all asteroids was gathered into a single object, the object would be less than half the diameter of the Moon. The Asteroid Belt The highest concentration of asteroids is in a region lying between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter called the asteroid belt. Some 7000 asteroids have been identified so far. Most, but not all, have average orbital radii lying in the region of the asteroid belt. It is likely that the origin of the asteroid belt lies in the gravitational perturbation of Jupiter, which kept these planetisimals from coalescing into larger bodies. Asteroid orbit distributions show evidence for Kirkwood Gaps, which are certain orbital radii within the asteroid belt for which there are few asteroids. These gaps are associated with orbital radii that lead to orbital periods that are ratios of integer multiples of Jupiter's orbital radius. They result from resonance interactions with Jupiter that tend to eject asteroids from such orbits. Galileo Flies by Gaspra The figure above shows the asteroid Gaspra, which was investigated by the Galileo spacecraft. Gaspra is irregular, with dimensions about 19 x 12 x 11 kilometers. This image was taken 10 minutes before closest approach on October 29, 1991, at a range of 5,300 kilometers. The surface gravitational force is so weak on this small body that the gravitational escape speed is only 10 meters per second - comparable to the speed of a fast sprinter. In this gravitational field, a 200 pound man would weigh only 0.1 pounds! Gaspra has a high concentration of small craters compared to larger ones relative to other small objects in the Solar System like the moons of Mars (which may be captured asteroids). This is consistent with the theory that Gaspra originated comparatively recently from the collisional breakup of a larger body perhaps 10 times the present size of Gaspra. The Asteroid Ida and its Moon Dactyl The Galileo spacecraft found a surprise when it flew by the asteroid Ida: Ida has a tiny moon, which has been named Dactyl. The acolor-enhanced picture below shows both asteroid 243 Ida and Dactyl at about 14 minutes before closest approach of Galileo on August 28, 1993, at a range of 10,500 kilometers. Ida is about 56 kilometers long and Dactyl is about 1.5 kilometers across in this view. Dactyl is actually in the foreground, about 80 kilometers closer to the spacecraft than Ida is. Dactyl is not identical in spectral properties to any area of Ida in view here, though its overall similarity in reflectance and general spectral type suggests that it is made of basically the same rock types. The Spin of Asteroid Toutatis By making a series of observations, it is possible to study the rotation of some asteroids. Most have simple rotations around a fixed axis, with periods typically between one hour and one day. However, the asteroid 4179 Toutatis (which crosses Earth's orbit) has been found through radio telescope observations to have an irregular shape and a complex tumbling rotation - both thought to arise from a history of violent collisions. It is believed that violent collisions are common for asteroids, and that many asteroids have in their past experienced complex rotations like Toutatis as a consequence of such collisions. However, internal friction has caused them to dampen into simple rotation in relatively brief amounts of time; thus, most asteroids are observed to have simple rotations. But Toutatis rotates so slowly that this dampening process would take much longer than the age of the Solar System. Thus, the rotation of Toutatis may be a relic of the collisional evolution of an asteroid. More information about the asteroid belt can be found by clicking here.

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The space race has returned. Harkening back to John F. Kennedy, the 1960s and the American devotion to be the first nation to unshackle themselves from a previously Earth-bound state the United States is once again determined to shed its Earthly bounds and return to space flight. With only three months left in his administration President Obama has renewed his focus towards a goal he first elucidated six years ago: delivering humans to Mars. In a CNN op-ed President Obama reiterated his desire to not only revitalize the U.S. space program but to push that program to new heights, both literally and figuratively. In the op-ed the President writes that “his administration has already advanced the nation’s space program by revitalizing technology innovation at NASA, extending the life of the International Space Station and creating private-sector jobs in the space industry”. Furthermore, recent scientific discoveries by teams of American scientists as well as past U.S. experience with space travel demonstrate both the progress of the United States in mapping our solar system but also the capabilities of the U.S. space program, said the President. He also remembers the wonder he experienced in watching astronauts return home and what the promise of space flight added to the character of the United States. “In my first address as President to the American people, I vowed to return science to its rightful place. In our first few months, my administration made the largest single investment in basic research in our history, and I went to the Kennedy Space Center to call for reimagining and reinvigorating our space program to explore more of our solar system and look deeper into the universe than ever… “This week, we’ll convene some of America’s leading scientists, engineers, innovators and students in Pittsburgh to dream up ways to build on our progress and find the next frontiers. Just five years ago, US companies were shut out of the global commercial launch market. Today, thanks to groundwork laid by the men and women of NASA, they own more than a third of it. More than 1,000 companies across nearly all 50 states are working on private space initiatives. “We have set a clear goal vital to the next chapter of America’s story in space: sending humans to Mars by the 2030s and returning them safely to Earth, with the ultimate ambition to one day remain there for an extended time. Getting to Mars will require continued cooperation between government and private innovators, and we’re already well on our way. Within the next two years, private companies will for the first time send astronauts to the International Space Station. “The next step is to reach beyond the bounds of Earth’s orbit. I’m excited to announce that we are working with our commercial partners to build new habitats that can sustain and transport astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space. These missions will teach us how humans can live far from Earth — something we’ll need for the long journey to Mars… “Someday, I hope to hoist my own grandchildren onto my shoulders. We’ll still look to the stars in wonder, as humans have since the beginning of time. But instead of eagerly awaiting the return of our intrepid explorers, we’ll know that because of the choices we make now, they’ve gone to space not just to visit, but to stay — and in doing so, to make our lives better here on Earth.” As noted by President Obama in his op-ed a key difference between the race for the Moon and the race for Mars is the participants. As noted by the Washington Post more than 1,000 companies acorss all 50 states arw working on private space initiatives. Some of the more prominent include: “Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Jeffrey P. Bezos’s Blue Origin promise suborbital tourist flights within a couple of years. (Bezos owns The Washington Post.) SpaceX and Boeing are working toward flying astronauts to the space station. Bigelow Aerospace is building inflatable habitats that could ultimately succeed the station… “Sierra Nevada Corp., another of NASA’s beneficiaries, just announced that it had signed a deal with the United Nations to fly its first-ever space mission. Earlier this year, Moon Express, which is vying for the $20 million Google Lunar XPrize, received permission to send a robotic lander on the moon, the first commercial company to get such permission from the U.S. government. “And there have been a proliferation of companies, such as Vector Space Systems and Rocketlab that plan to fly small satellites, some as tiny as a shoebox.” As can be seen above, the goals of these companies are varied. Yet each in its own way shares the vision of President Obama to push the boundaries of the human species and to once again experience the magnificence and marvel of space travel to solar parts unknown. The human frontier should not be confined to the terra firma of Earth but rather must reach and expand towards the limits of human technology, drive and ambition. And this space experience need not be confined to astronauts. Indeed, it should not, but rather must be expanded to include all those humans who wish to undertake that which necessarily alters their human experience. Blue Origin wishes to “give people (six at a time) a taste of space with a parabolic, non-orbital, short zero-G flight that doesn’t require space suits, months of rigorous training or virtually anything else besides money – likely lots of money – and a sense of adventure”. In time that experience may be expanded to orbit the Earth and even head away from the Earth; to give those incredulous individuals the opportunity to shatter their worldview and their world. Blue Origin looks to provide those short flights by 2018. Elon Musk’s SpaceX “was founded with the ultimate goal of helping make humans a multi-planetary species,” said SpaceX’s Phil Larson. SpaceX’s goals essentially mirror those of the President. The ultimate goal of SpaceX is to send an initial crew of 100 settlers to Mars in order to construct a fuel processing facility. This facility would allow the settlers to return to Earth if so desired as well as serve as the establish the next step of a permanent interplanetary transport system. Mars could not only function as an Earth settlement but also as a hub for space travel beyond the Red Planet. However, there are some problems with these plans. First, as described by President Obama as well as the private space initiatives there remain numerous technical issues which must be addressed and solved in order to make flight to Mars feasible. The steps towards that feasibility have recently been undertaken but much more work remains to be doneover the next 20 years to make the dream a reality. Second, even with technological breakthroughs the trip to Mars could kill you in any number of ways. Third, recent research has found that galactic cosmic ray exposure may cause chronic dementia. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine discovered that exposure to highly energetic charged particles, such as those found in the galactic cosmic rays that will bombard travelers during extended spaceflights to Mars, “causes significant long-term brain damage in test rodents, resulting in cognitive impairments and dementia”. Previously the same researchers had found similar effects present in the shorter-term. “‘The space environment poses unique hazards to astronauts. Exposure to these particles can lead to a range of potential central nervous system complications that can occur during and persist long after actual space travel – such as various performance decrements, memory deficits, anxiety, depression and impaired decision-making. Many of these adverse consequences to cognition may continue and progress throughout life’,” said UCI’s Charles Limoli. “For the study, rodents were subjected to charged particle irradiation (fully ionized oxygen and titanium) at the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory at New York’s Brookhaven National Laboratory and then sent to Limoli’s UCI lab. “Six months after exposure, the researchers still found significant levels of brain inflammation and damage to neurons. Imaging revealed that the brain’s neural network was impaired through the reduction of dendrites and spines on these neurons, which disrupts the transmission of signals among brain cells. These deficiencies were parallel to poor performance on behavioral tasks designed to test learning and memory. “In addition, the Limoli team discovered that the radiation affected “fear extinction,” an active process in which the brain suppresses prior unpleasant and stressful associations, as when someone who nearly drowned learns to enjoy water again. “‘Deficits in fear extinction could make you prone to anxiety,’ Limoli said, ‘which could become problematic over the course of a three-year trip to and from Mars.’ “Partial solutions are being explored, Limoli noted. Spacecraft could be designed to include areas of increased shielding, such as those used for rest and sleep. However, these highly energetic charged particles will traverse the ship nonetheless, he added, ‘and there is really no escaping them.'” In other words, President Obama, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others want to generate mental illness in space travelers in the short-term in order to accelerate the need to colonize Mars, only to cause further mental illness in those who travel to Mars and doom that settlement from the beginning, leaving nowhere for the human species to survive. Maybe those who claim President Obama is actively destroying humanity were right. Have a nice day.

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The use of automation in cockpits has made commercial flying safer than ever, but it is also raising safety issues, as some experts say pilots may have become over-reliant on technology to fly. As commercial airlines continue to develop and use enhanced, cutting-edge technologies, computers have become central in every modern cockpit. While data shows automation has made flying safer, the FAA, NTSB and NASA have all raised questions recently over whether or not that same technology may pose a safety issue. The FAA issued a Safety Alert for Operators Warning, telling pilots to pay attention to manual flying skills to avoid becoming over-reliant on autoflight systems. It was released six months before Asiana Flight 214 crashed at San Francisco International Airport killed three people and injured dozens more. While the NTSB investigation into the exact cause of the crash remains open, NTSB’s chairman has said publicly her investigators are exploring the role that automation in the cockpit may have played in the accident. In NTSB interviews made public, the pilots of Asiana Flight 214 said they believed the auto throttle was engaged as they descended on final approach to runway 28L. A three-year, NASA-funded study at the University of Iowa’s Operator Performance Laboratory is currently exploring how pilots interact with automation to determine if some are too reliant on the technology to make flying decisions and to come up with practical solutions to keep pilots from losing situational awareness in flight. “Flying heads down is something that we see a lot more with computerized cockpits,” said Dr. Thomas “Mach” Schnell, the research scientist leading the study. Dr. Schnell said his team hopes to develop methods to prevent pilots from becoming disoriented by automation in cockpits throughout the world. As part of the study, researchers hook up veteran commercial pilots to monitors which track breathing, heart rate, brain waves and physical reactions while the pilots fly long, simulated overseas flights. The scientists also track pilots’ eye movements across a jet’s automation display during flight and reaction times during long boring stretches of flight. With the new automation controlling so much of commercial airline flight, Dr. Schnell says pilots are becoming supervisors of the computer rather than participants actually hand-flying the airplane. “You’re all but an observer,” he said. “You lose eventually touch of the stick and rudder skills that a pilot may have had.” Dr. Schnell draws a comparison with cruise control in automobiles: “Everybody has had a little glitch with the car where they thought that the cruise control was off and then they realize, ‘Hey, it’s still on,’” Dr. Schnell said. “Now make it 10 times as complicated and that’s what automation in the flight deck looks like. Every once in a while it will catch you in such a way that you didn’t anticipate.” When asked by NBC Bay Area whether pilots are too dependent on automation, he responded, “I believe that’s fair to say [it happens] in the air transport world.” Dr. Schnell’s team is not the first to study the topic. At least a dozen different research papers and projects have focused on the issue of automation addiction among commercial pilots in the last decade. In one, Boeing found that over the last decade, the leading cause of death on commercial airlines was loss of control in flight, causing 80 accidents and 1,493 hundred deaths. In another study, NASA used that data from Boeing and found in 46.3 percent of those accidents, inappropriate crew response and interaction with the plane’s equipment played a role in the accident. Other notable recent fatal crashes of commercial jets have also involved pilots who investigators later determined had become confused by automation in the cockpit. For example, NTSB investigators determined that the pilots on-board Colgan Air Flight 3407, marketed as a Continental Connection flight, which crashed outside Buffalo in February 2009, became confused by the auto-pilot and pulled back on the stick when they should have reacted in the opposite way. 49 people died on board that airplane and one person was killed in a home by the falling airplane. And, investigators who finally recovered the black boxes from a downed Air France Airbus which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in June 2009, found the data showed the pilots brought the plane into an unrecoverable stall due to confusion over automation in the cockpit after the plane’s pitot tubes froze over in a high-altitude thunderstorm. 228 people died in that accident. Flight instructors say that while automation makes flying safer, it must always be used in its proper context and with care. “Automation allows you to think on a higher level things involved with the flight rather than just the basic stick and rudder skills,” Ken Maples, the lead flight instructor at Trade Winds flight school in San Jose, told NBC Bay Area. Maples said automation allows pilots to think beyond steering and to consider factors like weather and fuel, thus adding a layer of safety. “What I like to tell people is, automation allows you to become a manager rather than an individual participant,” Maples said. However, he said, pilots must know how to use the technology properly. “You always have to be ready to deal with the failure of the system, but what I see continuously is it’s unusual for the system to fail,” Maples said. “It’s very common for the pilot to not understand what the automation is telling them or what it’s doing,” Understanding the automation and using it in conjunction with manual flying skills is essential, according to Airline Pilots’ Association (ALPA) National Safety Coordinator Captain Sean Cassidy. “If you’re not balancing the use of automation and also the use of solid flying skills, that can sometimes create challenges,” Cassidy said. ALPA produced another study by Captain Dennis J. Landry, titled “Automation Addiction,” first published in March, 2006. That study found “a pilot’s proficiency in the art of basic attitude instrument flying seems to diminish proportionately as automation proficiency is acquired.” In simple terms, the study found that the more automation pilots learn and use, the more they lose basic manual flying skills. The ALPA’s study was later republished at the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Association (IFALPA) Human Performance Committee Meeting in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. “If you’re taking a passive role and just letting the automation fly the airplane without actively tracking and seeing what it’s doing, then I would consider that to be over-reliant,” Cassidy said. “You have to be prepared to manually take over that flight. And so anything that we can do to make sure that our pilots are as well prepared as possible, any training in that direction, is a good thing.” Do you have a tip for the Investigative Unit? Email us: firstname.lastname@example.org

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An undercarriage of the aircraft that is entitled to sustain the entire weight related to the aircraft during take-off and landing is known as landing gear. The landing gear undergo heavy stresses and loads during take-off and landing of the aircraft. This results in wear and tear of the landing gears, and thus, need repair and overhaul in fixed time intervals. If the aircraft landing gears maintenance is not carried out regularly, it can affect the working of the landing gears and indirectly hamper the overall efficiency of the aircraft. Presently, technologically advanced landing gears are equipped in aircraft to achieve optimum fuel efficiency. The landing gear on most aircraft consists of wheels, brakes, and struts. It allows an aircraft to take off, land, and taxi. It also comprises shock absorbers that enable smooth aircraft landing and takeoff. The main landing gear is equipped with brakes for stopping the aircraft and assisting the pilot in steering the aircraft on ground. Thus, the breakdown of landing gear can result in the collapse of the airplane, which makes it essential for regular maintenance, repair and overhaul check-ups. With the continuous growth in air travel over the past few years, the demand for aircraft and need for technological advancements have increased simultaneously. For example, in the recent years, aircraft manufacturers are focusing on the development of next-generation electric-powered aircraft. Therefore, the growing development of next-generation planes would hinder the growth of the market. Request a Sample Report @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/sample_request/6234 Major Key Players Lufthansa Technik (Germany), Delta TechOps (U.S.), ATI Aviation Services (U.S.), Aeropol Aviation Services Corp. (Canada), SUN-AIR Technic (U.S.), Aero Precision Repair & Overhaul Co., Inc. (U.S.), Czech Airlines Technics, a.s. (Czech Republic), Landing Gear Technologies, LLC (U.S.), Liebherr (Germany), American Equipment Company (U.S.), and RUAG Group (Switzerland) According to MRFR, The aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market is estimated to witness a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2023. Based on aircraft type, the aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market has been segmented into fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The rotary-wing segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate in this market during the forecast period. The growth of the rotary-wing segment can be attributed to the increasing demand for helicopters from the military sector. Due to this increasing demand, the need for landing gear repair and overhaul will be rising during the forecast period. The aviation sector is expected to witness substantial growth due to the increased manufacturing of next-generation aircraft. Improvements in the global economic conditions have led to a rise in the global air passenger traffic. In the past few years, there has been a sudden rise in the number of commercial aircraft to fulfill the increasing air traffic. This growth in the number of commercial aircraft is expected to drive the aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market. Nearly 80% of main landing gear overhauls will be performed on Boeing and Airbus jets, roughly 60% of these will be in Boeing models, and about 20% in Airbus jets. However, the market for landing gear repair and overhaul is changing as older aircraft services is replaced with newer advanced services. As a result, the major challenge for these service providers is to equip the technologically advanced service systems. There is an increased number of air travel across short routes among countries, such as the U.S. and Canada in North America. In addition, regions such as Europe and the Middle East & Africa show prominent growth rate due to the fast-paced growth in the airline industry. As a result, the market growth for repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gear will rise during the forecast period. Europe is expected to grow substantially in the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market during the forecast period. Since, Europe has a presence of major companies, such as Airbus, Air Safran and Lufthansa Technik. These companies offers major repair and overhaul services for the planes. The rise in the number of aircraft, it is expected that there would be larger participation of the regional companies, in providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the aircraft landing gear. 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A digital camera on-board Hayabusa 2 exhibits the spacecraft’s sampler horn contacting the asteroid’s floor, then kicking up rocky particles after firing a sampling projectile. Credit score: JAXA Scientists celebrated one other success with Japan’s Hayabusa 2 spacecraft on 11 July when the robotic explorer achieved a second pinpoint touch-and-go touchdown on asteroid Ryugu, this time to gather a pattern of pristine mud and rock excavated by an explosive impactor earlier this 12 months. Utilizing rocket thrusters to regulate its descent, and guided by a laser vary finder, Hayabusa 2 glacially approached Ryugu on autopilot, slowing to a relative pace of about 10 centimetres per second (Four-inches per second) within the closing section of the touchdown. Hayabusa 2 manoeuvred over a vivid navigation assist launched on the asteroid’s floor earlier this 12 months to mark the touchdown website, then went in for the ultimate descent, with the probe’s sampling horn extending from the entrance of the spacecraft. Telemetry information and imagery downlinked from Hayabusa 2 present the spacecraft briefly touched down on the asteroid at 0106 GMT (10:06 a.m. Japan Customary Time), and commenced climbing away from Ryugu seconds later, pulsing its thrusters to counteract the 900-meter-wide (half-mile-wide) asteroid’s feeble gravity. At a press convention round 4 hours later, officers hailed the transient touchdown as an ideal success, following the mission’s first touch-and-go touchdown on Ryugu in February. “Hayabusa 2 in the present day executed a second landing, and we have been in a position to receive (details about) the historical past of the Photo voltaic System,” mentioned Yuichi Tsuda, Hayabusa 2’s challenge supervisor on the Japan Aerospace Exploration Company. Floor groups cheered when information streaming again from the spacecraft, presently orbiting the solar in lock-step with Ryugu greater than 244 million kilometres (151 million miles) from Earth, confirmed the landing. Launched in December 2014, Hayabusa 2 is Japan’s mission to journey to an asteroid and accumulate samples for return to Earth. Scientists are wanting to analyse specimens from Ryugu, a darkish asteroid wealthy in carbon, a essential constructing block of life. Researchers will research the samples for clues concerning the formation of the Photo voltaic System Four.6 billion years in the past, and maybe the origin of water and life on Earth. Yuichi Tsuda, Hayabusa 2’s challenge supervisor, speaks with reporters Thursday. Credit score: JAXA Mission managers final month determined to ship Hayabusa 2 on a second sampling run to assemble bits of rock and mud from a second location on Ryugu, offering scientists with extra different supplies to look at when the mission returns to Earth late subsequent 12 months. Hayabusa 2’s sampling mechanism works by firing a metallic bullet into the asteroid as soon as the probe’s sampler horn contacts the floor. The projectile is designed to drive bits of rock and mud by the sampler horn into a set chamber inside spacecraft. Takanao Saiki, Hayabusa 2’s challenge engineer and flight director at JAXA, informed reporters in a press briefing Thursday that information downlinked by the spacecraft confirmed the temperature rose within the projectile’s firing mechanism on the time of touchdown, suggesting the system functioned as supposed. Three photos taken by a digital camera on-board Hayabusa 2 confirmed the sampling horn contacting the asteroid, then violently blasting away particles from the floor. Numerous tiny asteroid fragments have been seen across the spacecraft within the closing snapshot within the three-image sequence launched by JAXA. “The third image is de facto wonderful,” mentioned Makoto Yoshikawa, Hayabusa 2’s mission supervisor “It’s actually superior, a considerable amount of chips of rocks are flying off.” “This can be a great image, I feel,” Tsuda mentioned. “Hayabusa 2 touched the floor of Ryugu, so that is proof.” A special view of the touchdown website taken by Hayabusa 2’s navigation digital camera exhibits a cloud of particles left behind moments after the spacecraft took off from the asteroid. Hayabusa 2’s navigation digital camera recorded this view of the spacecraft’s touchdown website moments after the touch-and-go maneuver, displaying a cloud of particles left in its wake. Credit score: JAXA, College of Tokyo, Kochi College, Rikkyo College, Nagoya College, Chiba Institute of Know-how, Meiji College, College of Aizu and AIST With its second and closing pattern assortment full, Hayabusa 2 began to climb again to a “house place” roughly 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the asteroid. The spacecraft closed the lid to the pattern catcher system containing the asteroid pay grime, and floor groups will later ship instructions to seal it contained in the re-entry canister that may carry the fabric by Earth’s ambiance on the finish of the mission. “There’s nothing I have to complain about, all the things moved completely,” Tsuda mentioned by a translator. “It was an ideal operation, so … it’s a 1,000 rating out of 100.” Not solely did the specimens gathered Wednesday come from a special location on Ryugu than the primary sampling run, scientists say the newly-captured supplies originated from beneath the asteroid’s floor, the place they could have escaped radiation and different house weathering results for billions of years. The pristine samples have been uncovered throughout a daring, unprecedented bombing run by the Hayabusa 2 spacecraft in April. The probe deployed an explosive cost to fireplace into the asteroid at excessive pace, carving a contemporary crater and ejecting buried supplies across the impression website, ripe for retrieval by Hayabusa 2. “We determined to acquire the samples on this specific space in order that we’d have the ability to pattern the subsurface supplies … and since our operation was completely performed, subsequently, we will observe that we obtained some subsurface samples,” mentioned Seiichiro Watanabe, Hayabusa 2’s challenge scientist from Nagoya College. “Bringing the subsurface supplies (again to Earth) will likely be one thing no different nation can do within the coming 20 years or so,” Watanabe mentioned. Hayabusa 2’s sampler service has three chambers to separate supplies gathered from every touchdown. Officers determined to press forward with the second sampling run after assessing the scientific advantages and engineering dangers of the maneuver, however with two samples now on-board the spacecraft, mission managers don’t plan to try a 3rd sampling run. Artist’s idea of the Hayabusa 2 spacecraft touching down on asteroid Ryugu. Credit score: JAXA/Akihiro Ikeshita Whereas Hayabusa 2 explores Ryugu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission is surveying asteroid Bennu earlier than transferring in to gather a pattern there in 2020 for return to scientists on Earth in 2023. OSIRIS-REx is designed to carry house no less than 60 grammes (2.1 ounces) of samples from Bennu, considerably greater than Hayabusa 2. However OSIRIS-REx is simply anticipated to gather a single pattern from one location on Bennu’s floor. NASA and JAXA agreed in 2014 to share their asteroid samples. Named for a dragon’s palace in a well-known Japanese fairy story, asteroid Ryugu completes one circuit of the Solar each 1.three years. Its path briefly brings it inside Earth’s orbit, making Ryugu a probably hazardous asteroid. The orbit additionally made Ryugu a sexy candidate for a pattern return mission. The Hayabusa 2 spacecraft arrived at Ryugu in June 2018, and deployed three cellular scouts to hop across the asteroid’s floor final September and October, attaining one other first in house exploration. Hayabusa 2 will depart Ryugu in November or December and fireplace its ion engines to go for Earth, the place it is going to launch a re-entry capsule protected by a warmth protect to land in Australia in December 2020. “We now have captured the samples,” Tsuda mentioned. “We should guarantee that it comes again to Earth, so we have to proceed with the operations correctly.” E mail the creator. Comply with Stephen Clark on Twitter: @StephenClark1.

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For the senior design course, teams of six had to design a 6U CubeSat with parameters given to us by NASA. I was in charge of designing the power system and incorporated MatLab and AGI’s STK to determine the power generated for the satellite and ensure there was suffient energy for the subsystems throughout the two year mission. Analysis and Design of CubeSat Containing MAPs Sensor Report The course implemented a lot of astrodynamics. Samples of previous astrodynamics MATLAB homeworks can be viewed: Hw 1, Hw 2.

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Cargo To ISS, Returns First Stage To Drone Ship At Sea Another historic launch and return by SpaceX. Elon Musk’s SpaceX pulled off another success yesterday with the launch of another Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit, where it sent a supply vessel on its way to the International Space Station, after which the rocket’s first stage successfully returned to Earth by landing on a remote controlled barge waiting for it in the Atlantic Ocean: For SpaceX, the fifth time was the charm in the impressive feat of landing a rocket on a boat. On Friday, SpaceX — more formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corporation of Hawthorne, Calif. — launched a mission taking cargo for NASA to the International Space Station. While the capsule carrying 7,000 pounds of experiments, supplies and equipment continued to orbit, the booster stage of the Falcon 9 rocket turned around and headed back toward a floating platform off the coast of Florida. SpaceX had attempted this maneuver four times before. Each time the booster stage reached the platform only to tip over and explode. This time, the booster settled down on the boat, named “Of Course I Still Love You,” and remained upright, to loud cheers at SpaceX’s California headquarters and chants of “U.S.A.! U.S.A.!” Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has said reusability of rockets is crucial to reducing the cost of sending payloads to space. Both SpaceX and Blue Origin, another rocket start-up from another Internet entrepreneur, Jeffrey P. Bezos of Amazon, have made successful strides in landing rocket stages in the past half year. This time they did it. After several unsuccessful attempts to land an unmanned rocket on a football field-sized floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean, Elon Musk’s SpaceX finally pulled off the dramatic feat Friday afternoon in its first launch to resupply the International Space Station since its rocket exploded last year. The landing, the first ever of a rocket’s first stage at sea, was heralded as a breakthrough for the burgeoning commercial spaceflight industry, and its leader, SpaceX. “It’s another step toward the stars. In order for us to really open up access to space we have to have full and rapid reusability,” Musk said at a press conference afterwards. In December, SpaceX landed the first stage of its unmanned Falcon 9 rocket on a landing pad it has built at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. And Blue Origin, the space company founded by amazon.com’s Jeff Bezos, has now launched and landed the first stage of its suborbital New Shepard vehicle three times. (Bezos owns The Washington Post.) The companies’ efforts to recover their rockets is part of what Bezos calls the “Holy Grail” quest of lowering the cost of space flight, which has been so prohibitively expensive that it has long been the exclusive domain of governments. Typically, the first stages of rockets are ditched into the ocean after firing their engines for a few minutes and boosting a second stage, or a capsule, to space. But if the commercial sector can build innovative rockets that can be reused, many think that would dramatically reduce the costs, a key step toward making space travel more routine. SpaceX broadcast the launch and landing live on its website, where some 80,000 viewers watched the booster descend toward the platform. The first stage was hurtling toward space when it started a bit of aerial acrobatics, turning itself around and heading back toward Earth. As it approached the platform, the booster was tilted into the wind but was able to right itself just before touching down, about nine minutes after liftoff. Crews were expected to board the ship and secure the rocket to the platform. “It’s quite a tiny target. It’s like trying to land on a postage stamp there,” Musk said. “It’s like a carrier landing versus a land landing.” At SpaceX’s headquarters, just outside of Los Angeles, employees broke out in raucous applause, as congratulations poured in from across the country. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, tweeted their well wishes. “Opens the imagination to what is possible,” Hadfield wrote. President Obama also tweeted his congratulations to SpaceX, saying, “It’s because of innovators like you & NASA that America continues to lead in space exploration.” Musk’s ultimate goal is to colonize Mars, and his company has been gaining experience launching rockets under the lucrative NASA contracts it holds to fly cargo to the space station. Along with Boeing, SpaceX won a NASA contract to fly astronauts there by 2017, which would mark the first manned flights from U.S. soil since the shuttle was retired in 2011. In its previous attempts to land on what SpaceX calls an “autonomous spaceport drone ship,” the rockets came close each time and hit the platforms. But each time they either crashed hard, or fell over and exploded. Musk said the company would test fire the returned rocket 10 times, and then if those go well, the company would launch the rocket on an orbital mission, perhaps as early as June. The successful launch of the Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 4:43 p.m. was the company’s first mission to the space station since June, when its unmanned rocket blew up a few minutes into flight. Since that catastrophic failure, SpaceX has flown three times, launching commercial and government satellites to orbit. But this was its first mission to resupply the International Space Station under its contract with NASA since the explosion. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is expected to rendezvous with the station Sunday morning. The spacecraft is filled with about 7,000 pounds of supplies and science experiments, including an expandable habitat. As noted, this isn’t the first time that SpaceX was able to launch a rocket and successfully return the first stage to a predetermined landing area. The company accomplished the same task back in December when it launched another Falcon 9 with a cargo unrelated to the International Space Station and was able to return the first stage to a landing area on dry land. Jeff Bezos’s company has also accomplished this task three times over the course of the last year. What SpaceX has been unable to do until now, though, is to successfully return the first stage to a landing area at sea, with each of the previous attempt ending unsuccessfully until yesterday. This is what makes the accomplishment so significant, because the ability to return the first stage of the rocket to a location at sea essentially means that SpaceX would be able to launch from more than just the NASA launch sites that it has, to date, been using under agreement with the Federal Government. Additionally, of course, the ability to quickly refurbish and reuse first stage rocket components would significantly cut the costs of launches and create a real market in commercial launches for satellites and other material and, potentially one day, recreational trips into low-Earth orbit. Obviously, a single success after several failures is only the first step in this project. It will take many more successful launches and returns to platforms at sea to turn this into provable technology, but this is a crucial step forward in the process and there may well be further failures along the way. Going forward, SpaceX’s next big project will involve creating a reliable method of delivering astronauts to the International Space Station, thus allowing NASA to bypass the need to rely on the Russians for the that part of our space program. That part of the program is apparently set to enter its next round of testing with a goal of having a usable manned version of the Dragon cargo vessel ready for testing by next year. This will be happening at the same time that NASA continues to develop its own next generation manned vehicle as part of a planned return to the Moon in the 2020s. The ultimate goal of all of this, of course, is a manned mission to Mars, but it seems obvious that this is still something that is rather far off. For its part, SpaceX is still perfecting the delivery of cargo vessels to the ISS. Getting from there to launching a mission to Mars, manned or unmanned, is something that’s likely to take many years to say the least. For NASA, a mission to Mars would require perfecting a whole series of technologies, not the least of them being propulsion, as well as answering questions ranging from the impact of long term exposure to the radiation of space to the question of how a manned mission would survive on its own so far from Earth for such a long time. For the time being, then, Mars remains a long term goal, but not one that is realistically on the horizon in the coming decades absent significant technological breakthroughs. Notwithstanding all of that, accomplishments like this are a big step forward toward that goal and, well, also kind of cool to watch. Speaking of which, here’s the video of the return of the SpaceX first stage to the drone ship: And here’s the full video of the launch and return:

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German and Austro-Hungarian Aircraft Manufacturers 1908-1918 - Terry C. Treadwell 15th December 2010 Much has been written about the British aircraft of the First World War, but little has surfaced about the aircraft of the Axis powers, Germany and Austria. Here, Terry C. Treadwell tells the story of the aircraft from companies such as Fokker, builder of the famous triplane, as fl own by Baron von Richthofen's Flying Circus, AEG, Albatros, Junkers and Hansa. From reconnaissance aircraft to state-of-the-art bombers that could reach London, this is the definitive guide to aircraft of the Axis powers during the First World War. The aircraft are explained in detail and a history of each company is provided, making this an excellent source book for aircraft enthusiasts, model makers and those interested in the air war over the trenches of France and Belgium, as well as further afield in the Italian campaign.

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As Boeing deals with the fallout of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes being banned around the world following two deadly crashes, planes are now grounded across the entire world. Pilots of the Boeing 737 MAX reported their planes nosedived and lost altitude in at least two incidents before the current safety scandal. Japan has banned flights by Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft from its airspace. The announcement was made by the Transport Ministry on Thursday. Japan is the latest country to ban the aircraft following the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash that killed 157 people. Countries around the globe are grounding their Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleets, as the best-selling jet is under investigation after two deadly crashes in under five months. The US firm’s reputation and billions of dollars are @ stake. The entire European Union – 28 countries – has banned the 737 MAX aircraft from their airspace on Tuesday, when the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announced the move to “ensure the safety of passengers.” At least 40 countries including the USA, 28 European nations, Canada, China, Australia, and India have banned the aircrafts over safety concerns. Russia’s S7 Airlines, which operates two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, said it has suspended the operation of the planes until the exact causes of the Ethiopia crash are established. RT. com / ABC Flash Point Aviation News 2019.

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The Navy and the Air Force, trying to set aside four decades of competition, have agreed to join forces in the initial development of new airplanes to determine whether similar aircraft can be designed at a potential savings of several billion dollars, Pentagon officials said Thursday. As their newest airplanes are still being introduced to units around the world, the two services already have begun work on new radar-eluding technology for the Stealth plane. Under an agreement announced at the Pentagon, the Navy and Air Force will monitor each other's research on aerodynamic designs, internal aircraft structures and electronic equipment that can be developed to serve a new Navy fighter and a new Air Force bomber that will be deployed in the late 1990s. 75% Savings Seen Officials predicted that the cost of developing a new plane could be cut by as much as 75% to 80% through the use of common designs, and that as much as 90% of the planes could be similar. Historically, the Navy has objected the most strenuously to proposals that it cooperate with the other branches. But Navy Secretary John F. Lehman Jr. said that "these are very major steps we're taking. It's an important initiative. It's never been tried before." Air Force Secretary Russell A. Rourke, who appeared with Lehman at a Pentagon news conference, added: "We are going to cooperate. We are going to work together." Each service is in the early stages of work on new airplanes--the Navy's Advanced Tactical Aircraft and the Air Force's Advanced Tactical Fighter. They would have different missions, structural requirements and weapons. The Navy plane would replace the carrier-based, aging A-6 ground-attack jet, and the Air Force plane would replace the F-15. Replacements for Fighter However, sometime in the 1990s, the Navy expects to replace its top-flight fighter, the F-14, and the Air Force expects to build a new ground-attack plane to replace the nearly 20-year-old F-111B. Officials hope that technology from the new Air Force fighter can be employed in the Navy fighter and that work on the Navy's attack aircraft can be adapted for the Air Force bomber. "We're talking about saving billions of dollars," said Donald A. Hicks, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering. Rourke said that the new Air Force fighters would cost no more than $35 million each and that the service wants to buy 750 of them. Lehman said that the Navy wants to buy 450 attack aircraft. Although the costs are classified, Lehman said: "For the record, they will not exceed the Air Force's." Because of their unique military missions, fighters and ground-attack planes are not interchangeable. Fighters are built for speed and maneuverability, and carry relatively lightweight munitions. Ground-attack planes, or bombers, are built to fly greater distances than fighters and to carry heavy bombs. Should the two services find that they can cooperate at the early stages of aircraft development, they would reverse a pattern that has evolved over many years. The Navy, in effect operating its own air force from carrier decks, has charted an independent path, insisting that its planes should be placed in a different category from the Air Force because they are required to fly over water, take off from ship-shaking catapults and slam onto only a few yards of pitching deck. Unable to Land on Carrier "If you take an (Air Force) F-16 and try to launch (it) off a carrier, it will tend to come apart," one Navy officer said. Navy planes are built with stronger landing struts than Air Force jets to absorb the shock of landing on the short runways of a carrier deck. They also have special fuel tank bladders for protection against shipboard fires and carry different weapons and electronic technology. In a 2 1/2-page document signed by Lehman and Rourke, the services agreed to cooperate on the projects through Sept. 30, 1990. Rather than developing two new planes with similar missions, the document said, it is "imperative that both the Navy and the Air Force thoroughly examine potential cross-service applications" of the Air Force fighter and the Navy attack plane "to fill possible future requirements." Although efforts have been made in the past to adapt the planes of one service for use by the other, officials said that no such projects have begun at such an early stage. "This is the first time this approach has been started at takeoff," Lehman said.

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Space may be the final frontier, but scientists are already assessing its patterns, a recent study from NASA shows. Space experts computed the patterns of Mars' storms by handling temperature data instead of visible dust movements. The indicator presents the advantage of offering accurate info, even at times when dust levels are reduced. NASA's Mars orbiters revolved around Mars for six years until the researchers decided they had enough data. The space agency has been deploying and using orbiters around the Red Planet since 1997. The observations are revealing that three large types of regional dust storms happen in sequence. The pattern takes place at approximately identical times each year, affecting the southern hemisphere during Martian summer and spring. Keep in mind that Martian years take about two years in Earth time. "When we look at the temperature structure instead of the visible dust, we finally see some regularity in the large dust storms," notes David Kass of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As the dust in the Red Planet's atmosphere heats up, temperature differences of as much as 63 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) can happen between "clear air" and dusty air. The heating has a direct impact on planetary winds, leading to downward motion, which heats up the air near the dust-heated regions. By looking at the temperature variations, researchers can observe the cumulative effects that dust storms have on the planet, both directly and indirectly. Kass and his team studied temperature data from a layer located about 16 miles (25 kilometers) above the Martian surface. The data from the Red Planet's climate was gathered using infrared observations to assess atmospheric temperature. "Recognising a pattern in the occurrence of regional dust storms is a step toward understanding the fundamental atmospheric properties controlling them," Kass mentions. The understanding of Mars atmospheric air movements is still in its infancy. It should be noted that the discoveries do not apply to local storms, which are too shallow to make a difference to the Martian sky or to the global storms that engage the whole planet. Big scale storms usually take place during summer in Mars' southern hemisphere. Once started, bigger storms can last weeks to months. Similarly to Earth, seasons on Mars are generated by the tilt of the planet. However, the tilt of Mars' axis keeps a part of the planet closer to the sun, thus significantly hotter. One of the main reasons for researching Mars' atmosphere is to ensure the safety of future missions on the planet, be it manned or robotic. According to a report from February, the space agency is already working on a new propulsion system that could drastically reduce interplanetary traveling time.

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My space: journeys into the void Four astronauts describe what it was like to travel beyond the limits of Earth, and join a very exclusive club Edgar Mitchell (US) Astronaut on Apollo 14 In space 1971, aged 40 After the Russians launched Sputnik [the first man-made object in space], I realised that human destiny had changed and something magnificent had just happened. I wanted to be a part of it. On January 31, 1971, I launched with Alan Shepard and Stuart Roosa on the Apollo 14 mission. Looking back at the Earth, you can see the thinness of the atmosphere that surrounds our planet, only a couple of hundred thousand feet thick really, that’s all that protects us. And the stars are ten times as bright as anything you see from Earth. The Sun was in a rising position and we could see the shadow of our spacecraft as we approached

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AeroVironment Puma Small UAS Achieves Record Flight of Over Nine Hours Using Fuel Cell Battery Hybrid System March 06, 2008 MONROVIA, Calif., March 6, 2008 -- AeroVironment (AV) (NASDAQ:AVAV), a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and efficient electric energy systems, today announced that it has flown its Puma small unmanned aircraft for over nine hours, powered by an onboard fuel cell battery hybrid energy storage system. This broke the previous announced Puma flight record of over seven hours. A two-camera payload system provided a live, streaming video feed from the Puma, the largest of AV's portfolio of small unmanned aircraft systems that also includes Raven and Wasp. The nine-hour flight duration more than triples the duration of Puma's standard battery-only operation. This successful demonstration marked a milestone in AV's Phase II small business innovation research (SBIR) contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the development of advanced energy storage and propulsion technologies for unmanned aircraft. AV developed the battery pack, power electronics and controls portion of the hybrid energy storage system, which used Protonex Technology Corporation's (LSE: AIM: PTX) Pulse™ UAV fuel cell system. Progress on this unique technology development program advanced swiftly from kickoff in January 2007, to achieve a five-hour flight in May 2007, a seven-hour flight in July 2007, and the recent nine-hour flight. "We are delighted with the performance of AV's fuel cell hybrid-powered Puma," said 1st Lt. Don Erickson of the Air Force Research Laboratory. "The joint AFRL, AV and Protonex team has done an outstanding job expanding the flight envelope of Puma through this research program. The successful extended duration capability demonstrated through this program has the potential to expand the utility of hand-launched UAS to address a variety of missions performed by operational units around the world." "Our military customers rely upon our small UAS daily for real-time reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition," said John Grabowsky, AV executive vice president and general manager of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. "This demonstration of long-duration flight from a hand-launched UAS highlights AV's capabilities in developing and integrating efficient electric energy technologies. We believe that increasing endurance has the potential to extend the utility and concept of operations of our entire portfolio of unmanned aircraft into applications that require longer flight times." Each of AV's production small UAS can be transported and set up with a minimal logistical footprint, launched and operated by one person, and is powered by a replaceable and rechargeable battery pack. Wasp, Raven and Puma wirelessly transmit live, streaming video and other information generated by their electro-optical or infrared sensor payloads, enabling their operators to view and capture images on a hand-held ground control unit. Their high degree of portability and flexibility enables these systems to provide tactical units with critical information when and where they need it, facilitating faster, safer movement through urban and rural environments. To date, AV has delivered more than 8,000 small unmanned aircraft. With a wingspan of 8.5 feet and weight of 12.5 pounds, Puma is a lightweight, hand-launched UAS that provides aerial observation at line-of-sight ranges up to 10 kilometers. Operating from the same ground control system used for Raven and Wasp, Puma incorporates avionics that enable autonomous flight and precise GPS navigation. Its adaptable design allows for custom payloads to be added in lieu of the air vehicle's standard configuration of color and IR cameras. Puma is easy to deploy, easy to use, and allows the operator to view both stationary and moving targets easily, providing real-time intelligence with persistent low-altitude reconnaissance. About AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is a global leader in intelligent multi-domain robotic systems, uncrewed aircraft and ground systems, sensors, software analytics, and connectivity. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AeroVironment delivers actionable intelligence so our customers can proceed with certainty. For more information, visit www.avinc.com. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are made on the basis of current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts; changes in the regulatory environment; the activities of competitors; failure of the markets in which we operate to grow; failure to expand into new markets; failure to develop new products or integrate new technology with current products; and general economic and business conditions in the United States and elsewhere in the world. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional AV News: click here AV Media Gallery: click here +1 (805) 520-8350 For AeroVironment, Inc. +1 (310) 229-5956

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Reception of World Area Forecast System Broadcasts World Area Forecast System (WAFS) In the ICAO framework, the World Area Forecast System (WAFS) provides meteorological authorities and authorized users with aeronautical weather information required for international air navigation, such as aeronautical weather messages in text format and weather charts. World Area Forecast Centre (WAFC) Two World Area Forecast Centres (WAFCs) at London and Washington broadcast the WAFS products via internet. The HKO uses the information from WAFCs After reception and processing of the data from WAFC London, the WAFS information is displayed to aviation forecasters and for incorporation into flight documents. A sample weather chart (click on the above to get an enlarged image)

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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10:39 AM At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of major technological advancements throughout our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Subcontracts Administrator 3 position in El Segundo, CA. This position’s duties include: Developing subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Preparing bid packages, conducting bidders conferences, analyzing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending subcontractors, writing awards, and administering resulting subcontracts. Negotiating and coordinating additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts. Participating with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures. Click here for more info: https://ngc.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=17005320&lang=en • Location: El Segundo, Los Angeles • Post ID: 103895503 losangeles

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If you've been waiting and saving up your money for you very own jetpack, that wait is almost over as the first commercially available jetpack will be available for purchase next year. How much does it cost? Doesn't really matter because its a jetpack. Ok, maybe the price tag does matter a little, and the price tag on the Martin jetpack will be around $150,000, which is actually a pretty good deal when you consider that it's a JETPACK!!!! The Martin Jetpack is made from carbon fibre and aluminium. It eschews the traditional rockets of science-fiction jetpacks, which are powerful but difficult to control, and instead uses fans. A two-litre petrol engine drives two fans either side of the pilot to lift the jet pack and up to 120kgs of human into the air, along with a low-altitude parachute for use should things go wrong. After initial test flights in 2011, an updated version was shown off recently at the Paris airshow. It could fly for up to 30 minutes at speeds as fast as 74 kilometres per hour. Pilots will be able to reach altitudes of 1,000m taking off and landing vertically, meaning rooftops, gardens and parking lots are all viable launchpads.

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CoDrone Pro is a drone that teaches you how to code. It is the first ever programmable drone designed to teach you to do programming. It is an educational drone in the market that focuses on the need for STEM education in a fun and easy way for children. This drone is the same as the CoDrone lite but it includes a buildable remote that allows you to program through Arduino coding. CoDrone Pro is light, sleek and perfect for indoor use. With a size of 133mm x 133mm, it weighs just 37g. Its flight range can reach up to 160 ft high and flight time is approximately 8 minutes, which is enough to have a quick round of fun. Battery Charge time is around 40 minutes, which is pretty fast. It also has 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer and barometer sensor for altitude control and optical flow sensor for hovering. What you can get: - Free online tutorials - Controller building Set - Smart Inventor Board - 1 Lipo Battery - USB Cable & Battery Charger - Bluetooth Module It only takes 10 minutes to build and start flying your CoDrone Pro. The controller assembly includes connecting different structural parts using nuts and bolts, but the user also needs to perform simple wiring procedures – these are all written in the CoDrone Quick Start Guide, which is also included in the box upon purchase. All instructions for the drone can be found on the manufacturer’s website, robolink.com. There are also programming lessons available on the CoDrone Workbench where users can get directions for pairing the drone with the controller and the process to upload Arduino – these should be followed accordingly to have the best result. With the free CoDrone tutorials available on the Robolink website, users can learn how to code drone directions such as yaw, pitch, roll and throttle. Coding can be done using Arduino, Blockly or Python. You can program directly using CoDrone Blockly (https://robolink.com/blockly-cdm) where students can experience a great way of seeing their code come to life. With this program, it will minimize the amount of time it takes from opening the physical box to the moment they see the drone take off. Also, the Robolink website gives several challenges which encourages users to practice different design skills such as planning, testing, optimizing and improving solutions. CoDrone Pro is a great tool to learn coding and design. Since the drone and controller must be assembled from component parts, it allows the user a deeper-dive view and sense of how the drone works than a pre- assembled and ready-to-fly drone. If your goal is to actually learn something while flying, this drone is for you. It may be difficult to assemble some of the parts together, so parents or adults may need to help children with assembly. Overall, this is one great package for teaching kids to program and it was a lot of fun doing it all at the same time.

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The US government has confirmed plans to bring in regulation for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), forcing their owners to register their drones. More than 650 sightings of unauthorised drone flights have been recorded by the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) this year, almost triple the number reported in 2014. With more than a million drones expected to be bought by consumers before Christmas this year, the FAA fears the number of unauthorised flights will pose a risk to aviation. US transportation secretary Anthony Foxx announced a taskforce would develop a new federal register to keep track of drone owners. Foxx said the task force was expected to present a proposal for the registry by November 20 this year, with regulations kicking in early 2016. He said the new registry would not mean UAV owners have to be licensed to operate their drones. Registration of UAVs will be necessary for both commercial and recreational operators. Civil and criminal penalties will apply at state level for owners of unregistered drones, FAA officials said. Foxx said the registry will help the FAA track down operators of "rogue drones", something that has, until now, proved difficult. The new rules would not slow down development of the technology, he said, which is currently booming, with online retailers looking at using drones for consignment deliveries. The FAA was originally barred from regulating recreational drone flights and their operators by the US Congress in 2012. However, the sharp rise in the number of UAVs in recent years has prompted the government to take urgent action to limit potential safety and security risks. The agency has also introduced a "no drone zone" program for areas where drone flights are deemed risky, and a smartphone app to help guide operators assess where they're allowed to fly. Drone flights and operation in Australia are regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Commercial drone operators in Australia must apply for a certificate from CASA, which the agency said in September could take up six months due to a large increase in use resulting in a backlog of applications. Recreational drone users can fly their craft without a licence. In June this year, CASA said it intended to relax drone flight regulations for commercial operators, removing the need to apply for a licence under some conditions. The relaxed rules would apply for drones that weigh less than two kilograms and are flown well outside controlled airspace and restricted areas. Operators will also need to maintain a direct line of sight with the craft, fly during daylight hours only, stay away from populated areas, keep a distance of 30 metres away from people, and not exceed 400 feet height above the ground. CASA expects its new rules to be implemented next year.

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Boeing US $ 4 billion expensed for 45 deficit in QXNUMX If you write the contents roughly Dave Calhoun, CEO, has not made clear when delivery will resume. [Reuters] -US aircraft giant Boeing announced on the XNUMXth that the XNUMX fourth quarter financial results are core business ... → Continue reading Wikipedia related words If there is no explanation, there is no corresponding item on Wikipedia.

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Table of Contents The term "winglets" refers to the devices that engineers attach to the end part of a plane's wings to reduce fuel consumption and increase the overall efficiency of the aircraft. The idea has been around since the late 1800s, and today, many modern aircraft utilize this popular technology. Continue reading to discover why aircraft have winglets and the range of benefits that these devices provide. Learn the brief history of the winglet and why (despite their numerous benefits) not all new planes install these energy-saving devices. What Are The Winglets On Aircraft? Winglets are the devices attached to the tip of an airplane's wings. The winglets on an aircraft provide a vertical extension of the wing tip that helps increase the cruising range of the aircraft and its fuel efficiency. There are a variety of winglets that function in several different ways. Still, the primary function of each is to increase the aircraft's operational efficiency by reducing drag. They do this by reducing the strength of wingtip "vortices." Winglets on aircraft can also improve handling characteristics while improving aircraft safety. In addition, winglets increase the wing's aspect ratio without significantly increasing the wingspan. If you were to instead, increase the wingspan, you would experience a lower amount of lift-induced drag but an increase in parasitic drag, meaning the strength and weight of the wing would need a boost. An increased wingspan also causes problems at gates in some airports. And at some point, the net benefit of increased wingspan is outweighed by these factors. What Is The Purpose Of Aircraft Winglets? In the 1970s, fuel prices began to climb, forcing companies to find new ways to increase the energy efficiency of their aircraft. During this time (and ever since), engineers have examined numerous ways in which various technologies could provide a more efficient operation over a range of aircraft. One device that emerged during the time and remained among aviation's leading fuel-saving devices is the winglet. Winglets work by decreasing the amount of drag created at the tip of an aircraft's wings. The shape of an aircraft's wings helps to generate higher pressure under the wing than over the wing, creating the lift needed to fly. The unequal pressure balance enables the aircraft to lift from the ground and glide through the sky. But, this unequal pressure has its drawbacks. One of these is that it forces air from under the wing to travel over the wingtip, continuing its way across the upper wing surface where it causes a "wingtip vortex" - a sort of mini whirlwind at the tip. This vortex increases drag and reduce lift, resulting in lower efficiency and increased fuel cost. This is where wingtips come in. They operate similarly to a sailboat traveling upwind, producing thrust inside the vortices circulation, thereby reducing their strength. Weakening the vortices decreases drag around the wingtips and improves the airplane's overall efficiency. In addition, the winglet can convert some of this otherwise wasted energy from the vortex into thrust. This process may only generate a small amount of thrust, but over the aircraft's lifetime, it can add up to a significant amount, so its installation is often worthwhile. Another essential benefit of winglets is that they can lower the aircraft's overall noise output by up to 6%. As jet noise can be a big problem for people living close to airports, lower noise levels are always welcome. What Was The First Aircraft To Have Winglets? The concept of winglets originated a long time before their modern implementation. In the late 1800s, a British aerodynamicist first came up with the idea when Frederick W. Lanchester patented the wing end-plate for controlling wingtip vortices. And in 1910, Scottish engineer, William E Somerville, gained a patent for the first functional winglet, which he installed on early monoplane and biplane designs. At the end of WWII, Dr. Sighard F. Hoerner called for wing tips to direct the air from the wingtip vortices away from the surface of the upper wing surface. Even today, many of these dropped wingtips are named "Hoerner tips" in his honor. Still, this device didn't gain international traction and implementation until Dr. Richard Whitcomb picked it up in the 1970s. The reason for the renewed interest was that aviation fuel prices were rising, and companies needed ways to reduce costs and increase fuel efficiency. Dr. Whitcomb took the initial concept of the 1800s winglets and refined it using computer studies and wind tunnel tests. His research concluded that introducing winglets could increase an aircraft's efficiency by 6% to 9%. A test program at NASA between 1979-80 validated Dr. Whitcomb's theory when a military version of Boeing's 707 recorded a fuel mileage that had increased by 6.5% thanks to the winglets. Why Don't All New Planes Have Winglets? Winglets are common across several jetliners and can reach up to six feet. As an integral element of aircraft design, the winglets are designed with just as much care and attention as the wings themselves. But the efficiency of the winglets depends on many other factors, too, including: - The overall design of the aircraft - The efficiency of the engines - The weather at the time of the aircraft operation Generally, winglets across the aviation industry are responsible for an increased efficiency rate of around 7%. Still, there are several different kinds of winglets whose size and design depend on the aircraft they're attached to. With the plethora of benefits, you may be surprised to hear that not all new planes have installed winglets. There are, however, a few key reasons for this. Firstly, winglets are most commonly found on large planes with long wings, wings that are necessary to generate the amount of lift that large aircraft needs. However, long wings take up more space, making it more challenging to maneuver the plane on the ground. Generally, many smaller planes have smaller wings. On these small aircraft, the benefit of the winglets is outweighed by the drag penalty from the excess weight. This is one of the key reasons why not all new planes have winglets. Some planes, such as the Boeing 787, don't have winglets installed but rather an updated "raked wingtip." A raked wingtip refers to the triangular shape of the jet wing's end. This shape gives them a greater sweeping angle than the remainder of the wing. This design has a similar effect as a conventional winglet, but they don't add any weight as they don't require adding other components. Research conducted by Boeing and NASA found that this new design offers a more significant overall reduction in drag than a traditional winglet would. Because of this, the Boeing 787 has efficient enough wings without traditional winglets. This is another reason some new planes (even large ones) do not have winglets. Winglets are an excellent device for combating the wing vortices of an aircraft. They work to reduce the strength of the wind vortices at the end of the wing and fight the drag they produce on a plane. Not only do winglets increase the aircraft's fuel efficiency, but they also tend to lower the noise made by the airplane - a great pain for people living close to airports. Winglets can span up to 6 feet high, and you'll see them on several of today's aircraft. However, as with any design, the winglet also has negative characteristics. The main drawback is the increased weight, which can lower the overall fuel efficiency of small airliners. In addition, research shows that newer, more streamlined designs are constantly emerging and some of the latest aircraft utilize other methods instead. Join the newsletter to receive the latest updates in your inbox.

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From the New York Times: WASHINGTON — For years, the military’s drone pilots have toiled in obscurity from windowless rooms at bases in suburban America, viewed by some in the armed forces more as video game players than as warriors. But in a reflection of their increasingly important role under President Obama, the drone operators will now be eligible for military honors akin to those given to pilots who flew over the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. The Defense Department on Thursday is scheduled to announce that it has created a designation to recognize service members who had a direct effect on combat operations even though they were operating remotely, Pentagon officials said. Drone pilots are likely to receive many of the awards, but they may also be given to operators who launch cyberattacks. “It’s way past time,” said David A. Deptula, a retired three-star Air Force general who pushed the military to embrace drones. “People should be acknowledged and rewarded for their contributions to accomplishing security objections regardless of where they are located.” Following this train of thought to its logical conclusion:

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Lion Air's massive orders - Proof Showing Future Asian Market Growth. Lion Air plans to commence widebody operations with either ten Boeing 787-8s or Airbus A330s in 2014 or 2015, says airline CEO Pak Rusdi. The long-haul operation – which will start up with Boeing 737-900ERs before the widebodies are acquired – will be a full-service offering, Rusdi says during a Singapore air show signing ceremony for 27 ATR 72-600s for Lion Air’s Wings Air subsidiary. Boeing has near-term 787 slots available for the venture, Rusdi says. The widebody operation will be based in Manado. Rusdi dismisses concerns about overcapacity in Indonesia stemming from the surge in orders being placed by his own airline and Garuda International. There is a market for 1,000 aircraft in Indonesia, he says, noting that the country lags far behind others when it comes to available seat kilometers per capita. Further ATR 72 purchases may be possible, Rusdi signals, adding that he also would be interested in a larger turboprop with up to 120 seats. ATR has been developing the concept for a larger turboprop from some time and, this year, plans to seek shareholder approval from EADS and Finmeccanica (the joint venture’s parents) for formal program launch. The 27 ATR 72-600s signed for on February 16 were already in the ATR orderbook at the end of 2011 as an undisclosed customer. They represent the first -600s for Wings. The first is to be delivered in November, with all to be handed over before 2015. The deal makes Wings Air the largest ATR operator.

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Advantages of aluminum 1.The density of aluminum is 2.7g/cm³ (one-third of the density of iron and copper), the ductility is good, and the conductivity is two-thirds that of copper wire, but the quality is only one-third, and the price is cheaper. It is widely used in the manufacture of high-voltage wires, cables, and radio industries. The density of pure aluminum is relatively low, but the density and hardness of aluminum alloys have been greatly improved. At present, aluminum alloys have been widely used in aircraft, automobiles, trains, ships and other manufacturing industries. In addition, space rockets, space shuttles, and artificial satellites also use a large amount of aluminum and its aluminum alloys. 2.Aluminum is a good conductor of heat (the thermal conductivity is 3 times greater than that of iron), and aluminum can be used in industry to manufacture various heat exchangers, heat dissipation materials and cooking utensils. 3.Aluminum has good ductility (second only to gold and silver), and can be made into aluminum foil thinner than 0.01 mm at 100 ℃ ~ 150 ℃. These aluminum foils are widely used for packaging cigarettes, candies, etc., and can also be made into aluminum wires, aluminum strips, and can be rolled into various aluminum products. 4.In the air, the surface of aluminum will form a dense oxide protective film, making it resistant to corrosion, so it is often used in the manufacture of medical equipment, chemical reactors, refrigeration units, petroleum refining units, oil and gas pipelines, etc.

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Airbus will fit Bridgestone tires as original equipment on all its aircraft models, in addition to A380 under development Tokyo (November 5, 2003)- Bridgestone Corporation announced today that Airbus has certified Bridgestone tires for factory installation on all its aircraft models: the long-range A330 and A340 families, the A300-600, and the single-aisle family, which comprises the A318, A319, A320 and A321. In addition, Bridgestone will develop new-generation tires for installation on the A340-500 and A340-600 models. Bridgestone is also working on new-generation tires for the A380, which is, now under development. Airbus and Bridgestone signed the supply contract for the A380 tires in June 2003. The pace and scope of Bridgestone tire deliveries to Airbus will depend on the specifications indicated by airlines in ordering aircraft. But management at Bridgestone expects to earn orders for fitments on the full range of Airbus models. Bridgestone has supplied airlines with new and retreaded replacement tires for Airbus models since 1982. Now, the supply arrangement with the aircraft manufacturer promises to broaden Bridgestone's presence greatly in this product sector. Supplying Airbus with tires for multiple models will position Bridgestone to expand and upgrade its product and service offerings in the replacement market, too. Only a handful of tire manufacturers can fulfill the performance demands posed by passenger airliners. The tires must withstand repeated takeoffs and landings under the immense loads of the big aircraft. Aircraft tires are therefore a showcase for tire manufacturers' overall technological capabilities. In this intensely competitive market, Bridgestone estimates that its market share amounts to about one-third of total demand. The company manufactures new aircraft tires at its Kurume Plant in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It operates aircraft tire retreading plants at another site in Japan and in the United States, Belgium and Hong Kong. Bridgestone provides airlines with seamless, global support for all of their product and maintenance needs in tires. Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, is the world's largest manufacturer of tires and other rubber products. Tires account for 80 percent of Bridgestone Group sales worldwide. The company also manufactures industrial rubber and chemical products, sporting goods, and other diversified products. It sells its tires and other products in more than 150 nations.

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GRS rescue systems are rocket-powered rather than ballistic. Rocket power is smooth and continuous, while ballistic systems depend on an initial bang to fire the chute and un-powered momentum to carry it clear of the aircraft. The GRS system instead powers the unpacked chute to the end of its tether and continues under power to draw the chute from its soft pack, providing reliable deployment and rapid clearance from the aircraft and any debris field. There are new regulations regarding placards for recovery systems fitted to aircraft, these are some that will be required on your aircraft…sample labels (may differ slightly in colour) The Parachute in the Eurostar is located between the fire wall and instrument panel, it is located in a ‘soft pack container’ and secured to the airframe. Other aircraft vary and may have a hard casing for the parachute and rocket. The parachute straps are secured to the rocket by carabiners. The rocket is located on the port side of the forward fuselage in front of the pilot behind a break out panel. The red release handle is located on the instrument panel, a sharp pull is required to activate the system after removing a safety pin. Every six years the system will require service checks which entail removing the equipment from the aircraft. The parachute is returned to the Galaxy factory and is unpacked and inspected, it is then repacked with the use of special equipment. The standard life of the parachute is thirty years, provided it is not damaged or has been deployed. The rocket has to be deactivated before returning to Galaxy, this involves deactivating the system and making safe for transport, the empty container is then returned along with the parachute for inspection and re-charging. Once complete normally around 6 weeks the rocket and parachute will be returned by road transport to a location in France where collection will be arranged, we currently cannot transport across the Channel by standard commercial routes, we are working on a solution for this. The equipment can then be refitted to the aircraft and inspected and signed off by your inspector and returned to service. The aircraft should not be used without the system installed. 50 hour Routine service checks are typically…security of the rocket, parachute, straps and carabiners, release mechanism, egress panels and placards. Check the date of expiry for your system, this will be marked on the end of the parachute pack. Generally the life of the system is 6 years. At this point the system will require an overhaul. Note this is a Permit or CofA fail if not carried out. If your aircraft has been in an accident, damaged, or the system has become water logged it should be inspected earlier and before the next flight. Please contact us for pricing and for further information about working around the GRS system.

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UMcDonald's to customers by drone in the first trial of its flying delivery system. The company, best-known for its taxi app, is to test the system in San Diego, beginning this summer. At its Elevate conference in Washington, DC, about which meals could be delivered in as little as eight minutes by a drone and human delivery driver. A restaurant employee would load the meal on a drone which would then land in a drop-off location, at which point a driver wants to deliver it to a customer. About this in the future it wanted drones to land on top of parked vehicles near the food's destination. Companies in the field of drone flying in high-populated city environments.

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Santa Monica Municipal Airport 3223 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA90405 The Santa Monica Municipal Airport stands as Los Angeles County's oldest operating airport. Its rich history stretches…More back to the World War I era, when the airport accommodated biplanes with a grass landing strip. The airport campus features a large open space, which includes Airport Park, a playing field and recreational facility. American Airports 2425 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA90404 From planning and design to full design build services, American Airports aviation team provides comprehensive airport…More management services such as airport master planning, airport layout, environmental services, civil engineering and facilities design for county, state and regional airports. "Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, American Airports Corporation is one of the largest general aviation airport management companies in the United States." General aviation airports can come to American for single-source consulting services and be confident that they will get the best value for tight budgets, a smoothly functional airport and great client service. Krueger Aviation 2701 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Krueger Aviation is an aircraft dealer located within the Santa Monica Airport. The company specializes in selling…More small, private airplanes and jets. Sharon Smith 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Sharon Smith offers music services for the Santa Monica community. Please call for more information. Proteus Air Services 3025 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Proteus Air Services specializes in flight training services in Santa Monica. This includes discovery flights, advanced…More training and novice lessons. Santa Monica Art Studios 3026 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Santa Monica Art Studios is a 22,000 sq. ft. airport hangar where artists work in rented studio spaces. Here, they can…More also participate in classes, lectures, and exhibitions and take advantage of discussion critique and collaboration. An integrated and vibrant community of artists, it was initially conceived by founder Yossi Govrin four years ago at the height of competition from dot com companies and film studios for affordable spaces in Santa Monica. American Flyers 2501 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Quality pilot training for over 70 years--at an affordable price--American Flyers is located on Airport Avenue in Santa…More Monica. It's perfect for learning the art of flight. An experienced staff, knowledgeable instructors and first class facilities raise this school above the rest. Airport Park 3201 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Situated within viewing range of the Santa Monica Municipal Airport, this modestly sized park is also within range of…More the Spitfire Grill and other restaurants. Amenities include a synthetic-turf sports field with lights, 17 picnic tables, seven barbecue grills, a .6-mile walking loop, bike racks and a children's playground with swings and climbers. Also included is a .83-acre off-leash area for dogs, though they must be either licensed in Santa Monica or belong to owners who have a yearly permit from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Justice Aviation 3011 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 This flight school also serves as a social hub of the general aviation community at the Santa Monica Airport. Since…More 1991, it has created a flight school that provides the highest quality training, instructors and equipment. Civil Air Patrol 3200 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Established approximately two years after the start of World War II, the Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary…More division of the United States Air Force. 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It is located on the South side of…More the Santa Monica Airport.</p> <p>The center is a large venue where clients can hold all kinds of events.</p> <p>The historic Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport is known as one of Southern California's premier venues for charity, corporate and private events as well as video and film shoots. The high ceilings are 43-feet at the center, providing an arched steel truss over a 150-foot by 234-foot cement floor making it an ideal venue for rehearsals as well.</p> <p>The 35,000 square foot hangar is one of the biggest and venues in Los Angeles making it suited for events as diverse as concerts, retail sales, awards shows, trade shows and gala dinners.</p> Cirrus Aircraft 2701 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA90405 Cirrus Aircraft is a full service flight school, aircraft rental and social hub of the general aviation community at the…More Santa Monica Airport. Since 1991, it has strived to create a flight service that provides the highest quality service, instructors and equipment. Above all else, it's the personal attention every single client enjoys at Cirrus Aircraft that sets us apart.

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Insights · August 4th, 2008 As a child of the original space age, I’ve been hoping that a human mission to Mars will happen within my lifetime. While this is still a long shot, two recent developments suggest that the possibility is improving. First, the several successful NASA missions to Mars have culminated with the confirmation of water ice by the current Mars explorer Phoenix. This craft used an on-board lab to confirm that a soil sample contained water vapor when heated. Obviously the existence of water on Mars makes it much more feasible to imagine human missions, even settlements on the red planet, because the water makes it possible to manufacture both hydrogen for fuel and oxygen for life support. It was really a forgone conclusion that water would be present, as we have noted before in 2000, but this observation by Phoenix is the first-ever physical confirmation. Over the weekend the blogs were full of speculation that NASA is about to announce further test results that suggest either life or the possibility of life on Mars. However, NASA sought to dampen this speculation yesterday. The second development that suggests a prospect for human mission to Mars was actually the failed launch of the Falcon 1 by the private space launch company, SpaceX on Saturday. This was the third test flight for the Falcon 1. After a perfect launch and first stage separation, the second stage failed to separate from the third, preventing the craft from achieving low earth orbit. At the same time, Elon Musk, company founder noted that a new booster engine performed perfectly, and the entire effort represented progress. Musk created SpaceX after selling PayPal, and has assembled the best private space launch team in the business. The plan is to develop heavy launch capabilities, and eventually manned craft. The company has snagged contracts with NASA, and I’ve heard Musk confidently describe a pathway to eventual trips to Mars in the decade of the 2020’s. SpaceX is discovering how hard space flight really is, but their progress suggests that a private company can be part of the answer as to how we get to Mars. I believe that it is vital to the long term human future that we continue to develop our ability to be a space-faring civilization. Glen Hiemstra is a futurist speaker, consultant, blogger, internet TV show host and founder of Futurist.com. To arrange for a speech contact Futurist.com.

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Acronyms that contain the term JGA What does JGA mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: JGA. We couldn't find any results for your search. Couldn't find the right meaning of JGA? Maybe you were looking for one of these abbreviations: ... or use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web! What does JGA mean? - Jupiter gravity assist. An amount of thrust added to a spacecraft by flying close to Jupiter.

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The Australian Edition of "PV Magazine" has a couple of good news stories this morning.(AU) https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/ The first is the announcement of an effective electric motor in the Pratt and Whitney PT6 class Designed as a CERTIFIED aircraft engine that is able to be retrofitted to existing air-frames or use in (better matched) purpose designs. This promises to reopen many regional air routes, at least in principle. MagniX powers forward with electric light commercial aircraft plans Solar PV is boosting regional economies by providing cheaper electricity to off-grid or edge-of-grid communities and industries; soon it could power cheaper electric aviation services. In three years, Gold Coast company MagniX expects to be selling a commercially available certified electric aircraft engine that will reduce the cost of flying light commercial aircraft by between 50% and 80% per operating hour. Of course rolling out the regional infrastructure , cheap as will be, will be fraught, with politicians pissing on tyres and incumbents resistance. (natural enough the latter , rankly inevitable the former).

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Thailand red flag lifted On October 6, 2017 at the headquarter of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Montreal, Canada, ICAO SSC Committee held a meeting to discuss on Thailand status of a country with significa... Announcement of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, Re: Controlling or Launching a Pilotless Aircraft, Type: Drone during the Royal Cremation Ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej3 October 2017 NokScoot and Thai AirAsia X, Thailand’s international low-cost carriers, recertified to international ICAO safety standards12 June 2017 THAI Airways recertified to international standards8 May 2017 Thai AirAsia recertified to international standards by CAAT.26 April 2017 The Republic of Maldives and the Kingdom of Thailand have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)6 April 2017

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Kleos Space, a Luxembourg-based geospatial intelligence company, has established its principal US engineering presence in Denver, Colorado. Kleos has engaged with Denver Economic Development & Opportunity and chosen the city for its engineering and aerospace support services. Colorado has been striving to become an “Aerospace Alley” and affirm its position as a leader in the industry. There are currently nearly 60,000 people working for more than 500 companies and suppliers providing space-related products and services in Colorado. Kleos’ satellites detect and geolocate maritime radio frequency transmissions to provide global activity-based intelligence, enhancing the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities of governments and commercial entities when Automatic Identification System is defeated, imagery unclear or targets out of patrol range. The company successfully launched its first cluster of four satellites on 7 November 2020. The second cluster, Polar Vigilance Mission, will be launched under contract with Spaceflight Inc. on the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scheduled for mid-2021. Kleos is one of a handful of newspace companies established in Luxembourg, following the 2016 launch of the Space Resources strategy to diversify the country's economic landscape.

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In August 1951, Elisabeth Piloty (b. 1924) traveled from Munich, Germany to San Antonio, Texas to marry Sergeant First Class (SFC) John T. Anderson, who she had met at the U. S. Army's 98th General Hospital in Munich. After traveling to Frankfurt, Piloty departed for New York on a Pan American Airways (Pan Am) Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser. After arriving in New York and spending some time sightseeing there, Piloty made her way to Greensboro, North Carolina where she was met by her sister and her future mother-in-law and husband to be. Arranged, described, and encoded by Jessamyn Lloyd, 2019. Piloty, Elisabeth, b. 1924 Susan Stilley, Gift, 2019, NASM.2019.0041 0.02 Cubic feet (1 oversized folder) This collection consists of memorabilia relating to Elisabeth Piloty's flight aboard a Pan American Airways (Pan Am) Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser from Frankfurt, Germany to New York in August 1951. No restrictions on access This collection is in original order. This collection consists of memorabilia relating to Elisabeth Piloty's flight aboard a Pan American Airways (Pan Am) Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser from Frankfurt, Germany to New York in August 1951. The items, many of which are mounted on scrapbook pages that measure approximately 12 inches by 10 inches, include brochures on the aircraft as well as one on U. S. Customs procedures; a time zone calculator; photographs taken in New York City; and a handwritten account (in German) by Piloty about her travels. Some translation has been provided by the donor. Pan American World Airways, Inc. Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser Family Pan American Airways (Pan Am) Flight Memorabilia [Piloty], NASM.2019.0041, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. National Air and Space Museum Archives

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On Saturday, some 200 flights to Lisbon were canceled due to a strike by Groundforce Portugal ground staff, TAP, the national airline, is particularly affected by the strike, as they use the services of Groundforce Portugal. TAP's two flights scheduled for Sunday from Schiphol to Lisbon have been cancelled, as has the flight from 07:00 on Monday. KLM, easyJet and Transavia will fly according to schedule on Sunday and Monday. The strike will last until Sunday evening. According to Thierry Ligonnière, chairman of the national airport authority Aeroportos de Portugal, flights to Lisbon will be able to operate according to schedule during Monday.

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Saudi Arabian Airlines sets privatisation deadline Saudi Arabian Airlines is aiming to complete its privatisation by the second quarter of 2013, a senior official has claimed. “We have suffered many delays due to the size of the airlines and the many activities we are involved in, however these delays are natural,” Abdullah Al Ajhar, vice president of public relations, told Bloomberg in response to emailed questions. The national carrier’s cargo, ground services, aviation academy and maintenance units were initially scheduled to be privatised last year, but the process has only been completed for the cargo and catering units, with ground services to follow later this year. International consultants have also been appointed to speed up the process, confirmed Al Ajhar, without naming the companies.

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Zettlex has been granted planning permission to construct a 21,000 sq.ft. Technology Centre at its site in Foxton, Cambridge, UK. The purpose built, state-of-the-art facility will house the company’s design studios, R&D labs and operations centre. Mark Howard, Zettlex Managing Director says “The UK – and Cambridge in particular – is a great place to recruit bright, talented people and so it’s no surprise that we’re expanding our engineering and operations here. A lot of work has gone in to the design of our Faraday Technology Centre and we were delighted to receive the news that planning permission has been granted.” Zettlex continues its rapid expansion and now produces tens of thousands of sensors each year. Around 90% of the company’s products are exported to 50 countries around the world for a wide range of uses including medical equipment, robotics, aircraft and space rockets.

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Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth in 1957, is generally believed to have started the Space Age. The fascination with space exploration and technology has inspired the use of atomic motifs and abstract organic forms in design. The Sputnik silhouette quickly took off as a homage to this design trend and has been popular ever since. Today’s versions come in a vast array of variations but the foundation stays the same: long arms bursting out like an explosion of light. The starburst look is great as a statement piece over a dining table, in an entryway, or even in a bedroom with tall ceilings. 1. ZAZU, 28 LIGHT PENDANT 2. LAZIO, 12 LIGHT LED CHANDELIER 3. ESPLO, 32 LIGHT 2-IN-1 LED CONVERTIBLE CHANDELIER 4. LENKA, 90-LIGHT CHANDELIER 5. STARBURST, 24 LIGHT CHANDELIER

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What is CAP? FOR PATRIOTS AGES 12 AND UP, CIVIL AIR PATROL IS A VITAL FORCE THAT PROTECTS AMERICANS IN NEED BY RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES, PRESERVES THE VALUES THAT MAKE OUR COUNTRY GREAT BY DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS, AND ENSURES OUR COUNTRY’S PREEMINENCE IN AEROSPACE AND CYBERSPACE EDUCATION BY DEDICATING OURSELVES TO TEACHING FUTURE GENERATIONS. In December 1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Civil Air Patrol was founded by citizens committed to using civilian aviation resources to help bolster the nation’s defense. Under the jurisdiction of the Office of Civilian Defense and later the Army Air Forces, CAP pilots flew more than 500,000 hours performing a wide variety of duties, including coastal patrol for submarine activity as well as ships and personnel in distress, forest and southern border patrols, target towing for the armed forces and courier flights. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman established CAP as a federally chartered nonprofit corporation, and Congress passed a law on May 26, 1948, designating CAP as the Air Force Auxiliary and giving CAP three primary missions – emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education.

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DJI has rethought its drone technology from the ground-up, revolutionizing its systems to achieve a new standard for drone accuracy – offering Phantom 4 RTK customers centimeter-accurate data while requiring fewer ground control points. A new RTK module is integrated directly into the Phantom 4 RTK, providing real-time, centimeter-level positioning data for improved absolute accuracy on image metadata. Sitting just beneath the RTK receiver is a redundant GNSS module, installed to maintain flight stability in signal-poor regions such as dense cities. Combining both modules, the Phantom 4 RTK is able to optimize flight safety while ensuring the most precise data is captured for complex surveying, mapping and inspection workflows. Fit the Phantom 4 RTK to any workflow, with the ability to connect this positioning system to the D-RTK 2 Mobile Station, NTRIP (Network Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol) using a 4G dongle or WiFi hotspot, or store the satellite observation data to be used for Post Processed Kinematics (PPK). To take full advantage of the Phantom 4 RTK’s positioning modules, the new TimeSync system was created to continually align the flight controller, camera and RTK module. Additionally, TimeSync ensures each photo uses the most accurate metadata and fixes the positioning data to the center of the CMOS – optimizing the results from photogrammetric methods and letting the image achieve centimeter-level positioning data. A new GS RTK app allows pilots to intelligently control their Phantom 4 RTK, with two planning modes – Photogrammetry and Waypoint Flight – alongside a more traditional flight mode. The planning modes let pilots select the drone’s flight path while adjusting overlap rate, altitude, speed, camera parameters and more, offering an automated mapping or inspection workflow. The GS RTK app has been built with its users in mind and therefore has a range of features built for specific mapping or inspection workflows. The app has implemented direct loading of KML area files for in-office flight planning, a new shutter priority mode to keep exposure consistent across all photos and a strong wind alarm to warn pilots of adverse conditions.

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Hot air balloon Übersetzung & Englisch-Wortschatz (See all) a hot air balloon: ein Heißluftballon - "For those of you just tuning in, it was reported that the eccentric perfume magnate was piloting a hot air balloon while drunk when he lost control of the machine." - "According to unnamed sources, the hot air balloon was commandeered by eccentric fragrance enthusiast Bruno Delavigne at approximately 11:30 pm." - "The hot air balloon was being tracked by satellite and radio until 7:32, at which time it disappeared from the radar, and the radio signal was replaced by static." - "Donny is licensed to fly and certified to teach in single and multi-engine airplanes, as well as helicopters, gliders, hot air balloons and UFOs." - "Something about a hot air balloon ride in the south Pacific." - "July 27th, 2007: A hot air balloon flying off the California coast reportedly crashed over the Pacific Ocean early this morning." - "Hot Air Balloon Crashes Over Pacific: Rescue teams dispatched, survivors unlikely" Haben Sie eine Anmerkung oder kennen Sie einen guten Trick, um keine Fehler mehr mit Hot air balloon zu machen? Dann teilen Sie sie mit uns!

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Directions apprentice Kane Doyle, hosted with BAE Systems, has done it again! Not content with just winning Aerospace Apprentice of the Year for BAE Systems’ 2018 Aerospace and Integrated Systems Trades Awards late last year, Kane has gone on to take out BAEs top national apprentice award. Kane was awarded Trades Apprentice of the Year 2018 at the national awards presentation in February. His award recognises Kane’s significant contribution in the field of engineering maintenance during 2018, his commitment to personal and professional improvement, his academic achievements, and his efforts to reflect BAEs company values and corporate responsibilities. This award is open to all BAE Systems apprentices covering the terrestrial, maritime and aerospace operations. Both Directions and BAE share much pride in Kane’s latest accolade.

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Take a peek at another satellite news gathering report below that might be useful to any person who is working in the satellite news gathering and satellite transmitting field. Often there is new developments and announcements on new products which can be used within news gathering and transmitting so it’s critical that everybody is kept up to date about the most current news. Should the above content ended up being useful, then you can look at some other satellite related reports listed below: You can find more information here Satellite Transmitting - Satellite Radio | Dolske's blog – WordPress.com - Satellite Transmitting Cameras Assist Herring Monitoring Program … - Black Hat 2015: Hacker shows how to alter messages on satellite network – Network World - Boeing puts satellite through difficult tests – C4ISR & Networks

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|No. 165 Squadron RAF| 1 June 1918 - 4 July 1918 | 6 April 1942 - 1 September 1946 |Branch||Royal Air Force| |Officer Commanding||Archibald Winskill (April 1942 - August 1942)| Initially formed on 1 June 1918 as a nucleus, it did not see active service before being disbanded on 4 July 1918. Reformed on 6 April 1942 at RAF Ayr, Scotland with Spitfires as a fighter squadron and became operational on defensive duties on 1 May. The squadron moved to RAF Eastchurch, England on 15 August to take part in sweeps over northern France, moving to RAF Gravesend on 20 August and again to RAF Tangmere on 2 November, until returning to RAF Peterhead, Scotland on 29 March 1943. In May 1943, Spitfires from the squadron intercepted a Junkers Ju 88 off the Scottish coast. The aircraft was being flown by crew who intended to defect to the allied side. The Ju 88 waggled its wings and dropped flares, signaling the intent to surrender, and the Spitfires escorted it to a landing at RAF Dyce. The RAF pilots were Mentioned in Dispatches for taking the risk not to open fire on the Ju 88 upon interception. The capture of this aircraft was of great intelligence value at the time, as it was fitted with the latest FuG 202 Liechtenstein BC A.I radar. On the 30 June, the squadron relocated to RAF Ibsley, England before moving to RAF Exeter, then RAF Kenley before moving to RAF Church Stanton, later renamed as RAF Culmhead, and was assigned to provide bomber escort missions over France and Germany. Escorts, convoys patrols, sweeps over northwest France and local air defence occupied the squadron until after the invasion moving to RAF Colerne on 10 February 1944, then back to RAF Culmhead on 10 March, then RAF Predannack on 2 April. The squadron was moved to RAF Harrowbeer on 20 June, then RAF Detling on 22 June, to help combat flying-bomb attacks and provide escort for bomber forces. The squadron was moved to RAF Lympne on 12 July and then RAF Detling on 10 August. The squadron moved to RAF Bentwaters on 15 December, where the squadron was re-equipped with Mustangs becoming operational again in February 1945 and began long-range missions. With the end of the war in Europe, the squadron moved to RAF Dyce to re-equip with Spitfires and prepare to be transferred to Norway in mid June. The squadron provided air defence for a period of six months until the Royal Norwegian Air Force had reorganised. The squadron disbanded on 1 September 1946 after returning home with its aircraft passing to No. 66 Squadron. |SK||1942 - 1946| |Wikimedia Commons has media related to No. 165 Squadron RAF.| |This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).|

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A strange light was seen above Reno Wednesday night. The National Weather Service in Reno tweeted at approximately 8:00 p.m. December 19, 2018, "Based upon several videos and reports, it appears as though the bright light in the sky seen at approximately 5:34 PM PST was likely a meteor or space debris entering the upper atmosphere." A rocket launch was scheduled for December 19, 2018 at 5:44 p.m. at Vandenberg Air Force Base, but was scrubbed minutes before launch, according to the National Weather Service. It was supposed to be the launch of a spy satellite from the Central California base. A hydrogen leak in one engine halted the launch only minutes before takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base Wednesday evening. The launch was reset for Thursday, but has since been moved to December 30. It's the fourth time the launch was postponed in the past two weeks. The rocket will carry a classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. Vandenberg's sunset launches can be seen for hundreds of miles and about the time of the planned launch, folks in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and even farther south reported seeing a strange, shining, cloudlike squiggle in the sky. Astronomers say it wasn't a rocket launch but probably a meteor entering the atmosphere. Launches from the base northwest of Los Angeles can light up the sky for hundreds of miles. The launch also was scrubbed Tuesday because of high winds and on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 because of technical problems. The three-booster Delta IV Heavy rocket that will carry the satellite was built by United Launch Alliance, a conglomerate of Lockheed Martin and Boeing. ULA has launched 27 payloads for the National Reconnaissance Office over the past 12 years.

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4 best drones available on Amazon Here are top 4 drones available on amazon.in Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2I5LvcN Flying time of it is 5-10 minutes. It has single battery. Light weight as it just weighs 200 grams. It has 8 propellers. Remote is an phone app supports both android and ios. It has a camera. The cost of it is just INR 4999. Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2G3NnNu Flying time is 10-15 minutes. It weighs 200 grams. Flying height is 60 metres. You can connect your phone to the drone, the view will be displayed directly on your phone. It has a camera of 2MP 720p HD camera. The cost of it is just INR 14990. JJRC IZI H47 Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2KQajDk This drone has gravity sensor. It just weighs 200 grams. It can fly up to 50 meters. Flight Planning a function it has which works as follows, Switch on Flight Planning on the APP and just draw a path on the screen, the drone would fly along the path. This drone just costs INR 8990 Buy it here: https://amzn.to/2G3NIQg The weight of it is 149 grams. 1 Lithium Metal batteries required 2MP camera. Mobile Control: Control The Drone With A Smart Phone In The App To Activate Multiple Functions Such As Gravity Sensor Mode Which Allows The User To Control The Flight By Holding And Moving The Smart Phone Accordingly. The cost of this drone is INR 6299 This were are best drones available on amazon.in

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Boeing is to deliver the first 787-9 Dreamliner to Air New Zealand in December 2010. Boeing and ANZ, along with engine-maker Rolls-Royce, held a ceremonial signing in which ANZ converted its original order for four 787-8 airplanes to four 787-9 airplanes. “Being the first airline to introduce the 787-9 aircraft will enable Air New Zealand to provide a superior, first-to-market experience for our customers and is a most desirable position for us to be in given the unprecedented sales success of the Boeing 787 model,” said Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe. The 787-9 is capable of carrying 250-290 passengers on routes of 8,600 to 8,800 nautical miles (15,900-16,300 kilometers). ANZ selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine to power its 787-9s. “The 787-9 has unprecedented fuel efficiency and economics, which make it an ideal choice for ANZ,” said Roland Ramirez, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Sales director, Asia Pacific region. “The -9 has all the right attributes to serve ANZ profitably and provide its passengers with a new flying experience.” The 787-9 is a slightly bigger version of the 787-8 and has a list price of $183 million. Both are super-efficient airplanes with new passenger-pleasing features including an innovative new interior environment with higher humidity, wider seats and aisles, and larger windows.

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Reuters / FW1F / Matthew Lewis US media reported that a United Airlines plane landed safely in Denver, the capital of Colorado state, after experiencing engine problems on Saturday. The USA Today website said that parts of a Boeing 777 plane crashed in several neighborhoods of Broomfield, Colorado, after experiencing technical problems, so the pilot decided to return to Denver, where the plane landed safely. The plane was heading from Denver to Honolulu, Hawaii, with 231 passengers on board, according to a spokesman for Denver Airport. Broomfield police announced that parts of the bird had fallen in several neighborhoods at one o’clock in the afternoon local time, and instructed local residents not to approach the scattered parts of the plane.

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The test platform of NASA’s Orion crew module arrived safely at the Johnson Space Center in Houston where it will be fully outfitted ahead of its Ascent Abort Test next year. The Ascent Abort Test 2 (AA-2) is designed to test the crew module’s Launch Abort System (LAS). The LAS is the upper tower structure of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. In the event of an emergency, the LAS abort rocket motor would fire pulling the crew module away from the SLS gaining over 2 miles in altitude. A second motor would then fire to orientate the crew module followed by a third to jettison the module from the LAS. The module would then deploy its parachutes and perform a splashdown landing. Early this month, the Orion crew module underwent mass property testing at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Virginia. The tests were conducted to ascertain the craft’s exact weight and centre of gravity. With this information, engineers can make any necessary adjustments to the test module to ensure it accurately represents a fully operational iteration during its AA-2 test. Once Johnson Space Center engineers have completed outfitting the Orion module, it will be sent to NASA Glenn’s Plum Brook Station in Ohio to undergo acoustic chamber testing. The module’s AA-2 test is currently scheduled to for April 2019. Orion Crew Module Exploration Mission-1 The preparation and testing of the Orion crew module will culminate in the spacecraft’s first mission, currently designated as Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1). The mission will not be crewed and will instead be a first step towards ensuring the safety of astronauts during future Orion missions. The EM-1 Orion mission will see the uncrewed spacecraft travel thousands of miles beyond the moon over a three-week mission period. EM-1 mission manager, Mike Sarafin emphasised the importance of the upcoming EM-1 flight stating, “This is a mission that truly will do what hasn’t been done and learn what isn’t known.” The EM-1 flight is expected to lift off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center by late 2019. However, NASA officials have indicated the launch date may need to be delayed. Featured Image: NASA/Robert Markowitz

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U.S. Astronauts lose World Cup wager, shave heads A bet is a bet, even in microgravity. After the United States' Thursday World Cup loss to Germany, International Space Station astronauts Steve Swanson and Reid Wiseman fulfilled their promise to crewmate Alexander Gerst of Germany and shaved their heads. Had the U.S. won, Swanson and Wiseman would have painted an American flag on Gerst's already bald head. Offering condolences to NASA's members of Expedition 40, flight controllers in Houston note that "bald is more aerodynamic when flying." The orbital stakes would presumably rise if the teams were to meet again in the championship game.

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TOULOUSE, France, 20 Jan. 2013. BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing subsidiary of Bank of China, is buying 50 Airbus A320 passenger jet aircraft, including 25 next-generation fuel-efficient A320neo narrow-body passenger jetliners. The value of the order was not released. The order involves A320 and A321 variants of both engine options. BOC Aviation will make its engine selection for the aircraft at a later date, Airbus officials say. Including this latest purchase agreement, BOC Aviation’s cumulative orders for new Airbus aircraft reach a total of 187 (181 A320 and six A330 aircraft), of which 131 have already been placed with airlines. The A320neo will enter into service from late 2015, followed by the A319neo and A321neo in 2016, Airbus officials say. The A320neo has new-generation fuel-efficient generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together will deliver as much as 15 percent in fuel savings which is equivalent to 1.4 million liters of fuel, Airbus officials say. The A320neo has received more than 1,600 firm orders since its launch in December 2010. To date, close to 8,900 Airbus A320 aircraft have been ordered and over 5,300 delivered to more than 380 customers and operators worldwide, company officials say. Spirit Airlines orders 75 Airbus A320 family aircraft Chinese aircraft leasing company orders 50 Airbus A320 family passenger jets in anticipation of growing demand ST Technics to undertake line maintenance for easyJet fleet of Airbus A320 passenger jets in Ireland, Scotland, and England.

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NAV CANADA, the Canadian Air Navigation Service Provider, has selected Frequentis to provide its standardised and interoperable (ED137-compliant) X10 VCS for all Air Traffic Control & Flight Specialists communication facilities. Representing one of the largest deployments of VCS and Radio/Telephone Gateways worldwide, this project will include all of NAV CANADA’s operational facilities, and support sites, significantly improving communication across the whole Canadian airspace. Frequentis X10 will interface with over 3,500 VHF (very high frequency) Radios, enabling seamless ground-to-ground voice communication, between NAV CANADA operational facilities, aircraft operators and airports. “Our next-generation VCS will reinforce the coherence of airspace operations throughout Canada and will support NAV CANADA by streamlining the project roll-out as well as providing the necessary resilience and cyber security features required today and for the future,” says Michael Lang, Managing Director Frequentis Canada. “Maintaining the system across Canada’s vast landscape and remote locations, will be simplified with the X10 thin-client operator working position concept, based on central deployment and monitoring of all locations.” The Frequentis X10 features a unique multi-redundancy design with the introduction of the aeronautical data service provisioning (ADSP) concept for voice. With its network-centric, service-oriented architecture, the software-based X10 VCS will be installed on NAV CANADA´s network infrastructure. The project will provide the highest levels of safety, availability, and flexibility benefits via sharing of data centres, phone gateways and frequency services, including fully duplicated parallel running audio. Additionally, the flexible data centre approach supports full virtual centre capabilities, allowing easy dynamic re-sectorisation and fast contingency operation in case of unforeseen outages, including the ability for controllers to use any frequency from any site, at any time. The X10 VCS offers its operators an intuitive, human-centric, and context-sensitive HMI design. With its on-line reconfiguration, the X10 interface is highly adaptable to various operational needs, adding value to every air traffic control (ATC) and flight service specialist’s (FSS) operation. With its approach to cyber security, the Frequentis X10 ensures that ATC communication is delivered while prioritising safety amid evolving airspace demands. “Frequentis has been a partner of NAV CANADA for over 25 years, and we are thrilled to be cooperating with them as part of one of the largest VCS implementations globally,” says Mark Cooper, Vice President, Chief Technology and Information Officer, NAV CANADA. “This partnership will allow us to improve the resiliency of our systems, while ensuring our customers continue to receive safe and efficient air traffic services across Canada.”

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JohnnyFPV Drone Gear JohnnyFPV is by far the worlds best cinematic film maker using FPV drone. Some say he is even the current worlds greatest drone pilot since Charpu has "retired" a few years ago. Here is JohnnyFPV's favorite gear and drone parts. The QAV-R 2 JohnnyFPV Cinematic Quadcopter RTF is now available with the new DJI Digital HD FPV System! - RTF fully built and test flown by our technicians at our Florida facility - Equipped with the DJI Digital HD FPV System - all set up and ready to go - Buttery-smooth 720p 120fps FPV feed - Premium Lumenier JohnnyFPV motors - Advanced and future proof Lux MINI F7 Flight Controller The Lumenier N2O 1500mAh 4s 120c Lipo Battery. The N2O series features Polycrystalline Super Nanotubes technology to bring you the highest performing batteries for your racing drones.

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QUEENSBURY--- A pilot suffered only minor cuts after his single-engine plane crashed Monday night at Warren County Airport, officials said. John P. Mulcahy, 53, of Loudonville, suffered a cut to one of his hands after the 2008 Cessna 206 plane flipped over while landing, Warren County sheriff's deputies said. No passengers were on board and no other injuries were reported. The plane overturned on runway No. 1 and came to rest in a grassy area adjacent to the runway, sheriff's deputies said. Investigators believe the plane blew a tire as it landed, causing the pilot to lose control, according to reports.. The crash occurred about 7:15 p.m. Mulcahy was transported to Glens Falls Hospital as a precaution.. Investigating into the crash with the participation of the Federal Aviation Administration has begun.

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Not every scientific advancement yields immediate practical applications. Some simply broaden our understanding of the nature of the world in which we live. Yet in the long run, those advancements, too, lead to practical benefits for everyday life. By now, most people are familiar with how research into combating viruses, from HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, to influenza, laid the groundwork Pfizer and Moderna used to come up with their COVID-19 vaccines within days of Chinese scientists making available the coronavirus genetic blueprint. Advancements like these are, in turn, built on a foundation of pure research into how viruses mutate and evolve. Other forms of pure research can lead to a better understanding of other pressing concerns as well. On Monday, a NASA probe chalked up another first for the U.S. space program when the experimental helicopter named Ingenuity rose into the thin atmosphere of Mars, becoming the first powered vehicle from Earth to fly on another planet. Ingenuity’s test flight, the first of a planned five, could lead the way for “a fleet of Martian drones in decades to come, providing aerial views, transporting packages and serving as lookouts for human crews. On Earth, the technology could enable helicopters to reach new heights, doing things like more easily navigating the Himalayas,” reported The Associated Press. Ingenuity is part of the larger Perseverance mission. The Perseverance rover’s main task is to collect rock and soil samples for an eventual return to Earth. These samples may prove the elusive evidence for life having once existed on Mars or perhaps provide more clues about the Martian climate, which used to be more Earth-like than at present. SpaceX founder Elon Musk, meanwhile, is chomping at the bit to land humans on Mars. Before that, however, the tech entrepreneur will return humans to the moon. Last week, NASA awarded SpaceX the contract for the lander that will be part of the next moon mission. The plan is still for NASA’s own Space Launch System, being developed at Marshall Space Flight Center, to get the SpaceX vehicle to lunar orbit. For the starry-eyed Musk, getting to Mars is in itself a practical concern. The way he sees it, humanity needs a backup plan. Still, the priority is making sure we won’t have to use it, which is why Musk is also kicking off a prize campaign this Thursday — Earth Day — to encourage the development of technology meant to combat climate change. The XPRIZE foundation awarded two prizes Monday to teams that both developed concrete to trap carbon dioxide before it can get into the atmosphere and contribute to global warming. Whatever the dangers of climate change, however, at least our climate isn’t changing as quickly as it did roughly 66 million years ago, when an asteroid collided with the Earth in what is now Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, wiping out roughly 80% of all animal species, including the dinosaurs. Researchers on Monday unveiled their findings from a mass graveyard of tyrannosaurs discovered seven years ago at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah. The researchers speculate that rather than being solitary hunters, as scientists have theorized, tyrannosaurs hunted in packs, like wolves. Maybe there’s no practical implication for that knowledge, but it is interesting to know and sheds light on our world. Besides, few things inspire children to love science like dinosaurs.

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Boeing showed off its longer, energy-efficient 787-9 Dreamliner at the Farnborough International Airshow in England this week, CNET reports. The flight is an important moment for Boeing, which is introducing the energy-efficient 280-passenger jet to prospective buyers from around the world and to thousands of spectators. Boeing has customer orders for 409 of the 787-9 jets, but only delivered its first on Friday to Air New Zealand. The plane is a crucial player in Boeing's competition with its French rival, Airbus Group. The two companies have been one-upping each other in recent years in the competitive "twin-aisle" segment for larger craft. Airbus began selling its gigantic double-decker A380 as Boeing was introducing its energy-efficient but much smaller Dreamliner, and now Airbus is countering with an energy-efficient craft of its own, the A350 XWB (Extra-Wide Body). Check out some of its maneuvers, which we wish they had done with people and cameras inside, AFTER THE JUMP…

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First satellite lands on comet The European Space Agency succeeded in landing a spacecraft on a comet for the first time in history. The European Space Agency on Wednesday successfully landed the Philae probe on comet 67P/Churyumov—Gerasimenko. The audacious landing attempt is the climax of a decade-long mission to link up with the giant ball of dust and ice. The landing on the speeding comet marks the highlight of the decade-long Rosetta spacecraft’s mission to study comets and learn more about the origins of these celestial bodies. Scientists hope that the data collected by the probe will provide insights into the origins of comets and other objects in the universe For more updates on topics asked in CLAT, keep visiting CLAT Gurukul which is a knowledge sharing initiative of The Knowledge Tree, Patna’s premier coaching institute for CLAT and for other law entrance exams like AILET,SET,LSAT.

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The Mars Society is the world’s largest space advocacy organization dedicated to the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. The Southern California chapter is an outgrowth of efforts in Los Angeles and surrounding areas to gather together Mars enthusiasts so they can meet each other and work together on projects. Today we held an organizing teleconference which was very productive and brought together an excellent team of “Martians” to get things going and make progress. Please join us at some of the upcoming events listed here and on our social media, where many of us will be attending and talking to people about participating in our future activities. Please attend & promote these events to your networks.

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A number of companies are manufacturing new-generation smart drones that use disruptive technologies to offer intelligent solutions in law enforcement, rescue and military operations, and provide their services for professional use in various countries. Ever since drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were first made, these have played an important role in several applications including wildlife monitoring, geographic mapping, agriculture, weather forecast, shipping and delivery, due to such advantages as portability, high efficiency and low operating costs. Many of these applications require cameras to be mounted on drones to capture images and videos. When artificial intelligence (AI) is used in conjunction with drones, the latter can run on their own and offer a faster and more efficient response in critical real-time applications as well as make future predictions. AI-powered drones can perceive their surroundings, which is crucial to mapping areas, tracking objects and providing real-time analytical feedback to serve many purposes, especially when it comes to disaster relief and humanitarian aid operations. In usual cases, the response force manually scans areas in their vehicles to get information about stranded people and the extent of destruction. By amplifying critical signals, it is possible to automatically send drones for aid and alerts to responders, too. Being able to predict the most vulnerable targets in case of forthcoming natural disasters, whose numbers have significantly grown over the past decades, reduces the chances of severe damage to life and property. For instance, by having a more advanced solution that can work with the pre-existing weather forecasting and alerting system, Boston-based startup ClimaCell predicted the recent floods in many parts of India like Kerala a few days in advance. An end-to-end smart solution saves time by providing an integrated two-way approach to disaster management. Software for drones lets users keep a tab on the drones present in different locations and collaborate with each other. Hardware advancements make it possible for them to serve in such high-risk areas as wildfires and dangerous radiation zones, which was previously impossible. With proper communication and navigation transmission, drones can even reach such places as building interiors and underground facilities where ground-based rescue teams cannot, and help in locating missing survivors, potentially saving lives. One such example is Eye in the Sky device created by students from Centre For Innovation, IIT Madras, which uses AI and computer vision to identify humans in disaster-hit locations, communicate with them and provide real-time updates to the relief task force. The team plans to work with other companies that can assist in conducting spot surveillance of disaster-struck areas. By using several such drones, affected areas can be completely analysed within no time, thereby providing a channel for supplying necessities and safety aids to the trapped people. This potential has attracted the interests of many entrepreneurs, businesses and governments. Several manufacturers are now trying to integrate AI in UAVs. Founded in 2014, American company Zipline builds and operates drones that provide speedy delivery of medical products, primarily blood in emergencies. While the company’s primary focus is Africa, government of Maharashtra recently announced that beginning in 2020, Zipline will be used to deliver emergency medicines in the state, outpacing conventional supply transport. Besides Zipline, other such companies as Aerovironment, Shield AI, Applied Aeronautics and DroneSense are also manufacturing new-generation smart drones that use disruptive technologies to offer intelligent solutions in law enforcement, rescue and military operations, and provide their services for professional use in various countries. According to a report by Market Study Report, the military drone market is estimated to surpass the fleet of 18,000 units with a revenue of over thirteen billion dollars by 2024. Exploring the possibility of helping human pilots in the Air Force for crucial missions, the US Air Force Research Laboratory is working on AI-powered prototypes of autonomous drones under its Skyborg programme. While the programme is still in its early stages, if successful, the algorithms could range from simple to complicated, and the launch is targeted by the end of 2023. Although, armed drones have been used for a long time in the military but with their technological evolution, safety concerns associated with their use in warfare have increased. When utilised rightly to its entire potential, AI-powered drones have the power to achieve futuristic goals.

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Air Carrier Aircraft Mechanic jobs in Oregon Broaden your search Refine Your Search Found 1 job The Maintenance Training Manager is responsible for planning, facilitating, and designing maintenance training. Carry out aircraft and base tasks, at various AMO locations, as they are assigned by the authorized signatory under whose guidance he works; ...

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On Tuesday 19 May 2015, an EA-6B Prowler from the US Navy was delivered to the Denver area for further delivery on to the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. Paul Filmer was there to see it. Located in Xie Dao, just a stone’s throw from Beijing’s S12 Airport Expressway and less than 10kms south-west of the city’s Capital International Airport is China’s Civil Aviation Museum. Karl Drage visited for GAR. At the conclusion of the 3rd Shenyang Faku International Flight Convention and 2014 Shenyang Airshow, Karl Drage and Pete Wells (of Twister Aerobatics) headed to Beijing for a few days and found time to visit the Beijing Air and Space Museum (referred to in many places online as Beijing Aviation Museum) located at Beihang University. The Aviation Museum, now the National Aeronautic and Space Museum was created on 13 July 1944 by Supreme Decree No. 486, under the government of President Juan Antonio Ríos Morales, the Minister of Defence Major General Don Oscar Escudero Otárola and Commander in Chief of the Chilean Air Force General Air Tovarías Don Manuel Arroyo. Raul Pereira reports from Santiago, Chile, for GAR. Here’s a look at what’s inside Issue 24 – the final ever issue of GAM: It always feels like the UK airshow season is around the corner when Sywell Aviation Museum is officially opened for the year, an event traditionally held on the Saturday of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Greg Marsh reports on the day’s happenings. Issue 22 of Global Aviation Magazine has arrived and is FREE to access and download. Just in time for Christmas, Issue 21 of Global Aviation Magazine has landed and is FREE to access and download. Each November, the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre stages its Avro Lancaster NX611 (G-ASXX) night run and photoshoot, an event which includes a number of Lancaster taxi runs and the county’s largest fireworks display. Kieran Lear reports for GAR. The ageing Vickers VC10 fleet now numbers just one following yesterday’s (24 September 2013) delivery of VC10 K3 ZA150/J to Dunsfold Park in Surrey on behalf of Brooklands Museum. Tom Mercer guest reports for GAR. In 1989 Thom Richard, a 17 year old from Sweden, arrived in the USA with $2,500 and a dream, an aviation dream. Chris Wood recently caught up with him to see how his dream was coming along. At 1056 local on Wednesday, 28 August Vickers VC10 K3 ZA148 landed at Newquay Cornwall Airport to become a permanent part of the Classic Air Force collection. As a team of personnel from II(AC) Squadron RAF began retracing their predecessors’ steps for charity, the Squadron visited Farnborough today with “Shiny Two”, the unit’s flagship Tornado GR4. Alec Walker guest-reports for GAR. The arrival of ZH763 at Newquay Cornwall Airport for preservation in the Classic Air Force hangar, sees the BAC 1-11’s time in UK skies draw to a close, a little under 50 years after it first flew.

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Despite the high cost and global politics involved in its development, the F-35 Lightning II aircraft remains the next generation fighter plane of choice for militaries around the world. Two Aircraft In One The F-35 Lightning II – also known as the Joint Strike Fighter – is a combination stealth bomber and fighter jet that promises to revolutionize the future of air combat. The aircraft is being designed and built by a consortium of aerospace and defense companies such as Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumann Corp. and BAE Systems. Expected to be in full production by 2014, the development of the F-35 Lightning II is being overseen by the U.S. Defense Department at a cost of $300 billion – making it one of the most expensive military initiatives in history. Lockheed Martin has stated that, once complete, the aircraft will function as the world’s premier combat aircraft through the year 2040. In the United States, the F-35 Lightning II will replace several aging and increasingly outdated military planes – including the F-16 and F/A-18 fighter jets. Foreign Countries Planning to Purchase the F-35 Many of the United States closest allies are planning to use the F-35 Lightning II to upgrade their air combat capabilities. Several foreign countries have invested money in the aircraft’s design and development phases. Countries that are invested in the F-35 Lightning II include Australia, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Turkey. Combined, these foreign countries have contributed $4.4 billion in the aircraft’s creation. Of that amount, nearly half – $2 billion – has come from Britain. Several Asian nations have expressed interest in the F-35 Lightning II program, including Singapore. The Government of Australia has committed to buy a total of 100 F-35 Lightning II aircraft at a cost of $16 billion (Australian dollars), and plans to use the next generation combat plane to replace its F-111 bombers and FA-18 fighter jets. In Canada, the country’s defense department has been involved in the aircraft’s development from the start. To date, the Government of Canada has invested $150 million in the aircraft’s development. Canada’s Air Force will use the F-35 Lightning II to replace its fleet of CF-18 fighter jets – many of which are now more than 20 years old. Foreign governments have been attracted to the impressive capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II, and also want to ensure that their next generation combat planes are capable of integrating with the aircraft of their closest allies – notably the United States, which remains the world’s leading military power. This is especially true of countries such as Britain and Canada, which are involved in strategic military alliances with the United States such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and, in the case of Canada, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Capabilities and Multiple Roles Some of the more impressive capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II include the ability to travel at supersonic speeds; the latest stealth technology to keep it off enemy radars; advanced targeting systems; and a full suite of cutting edge weapons – including a 25 millimeter cannon, air-to-air missiles, and 2,000 pound bombs. The development team is also building in the capability to carry a nuclear bomb onboard the aircraft. The U.S. Defense Department has stated that the F-35 Lightning II will be able to perform many different functions such as air support, strategic bombing campaigns, and air defense missions. Once operational, the F-35 Lightning II will come in three different models that will allow for conventional runway takeoffs and landings; shorter length takeoffs and vertical landings; and takeoff and landing onboard aircraft carriers. Development of the F-35 Lightning II has experienced some delays and been the subject of political wrangling in Washington, D.C. and among foreign governments. However, industry analysts see these troubles as growing pains that will be corrected by Lockheed Martin and the other design team members. To date, the F-35 Lightning II has been test flown by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and Britain’s Royal Air Force.

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Position: Aerospace Technician Founded in 2012, M1 has quickly become a leader in the engineering, fabrication and refurbishment of composite and metallic material structures for the commercial and military aviation industry. M1 demonstrates agility, a proven track record of providing quality, fast turnaround times, and innovative and reliable solutions. Join a growing team! If you want to work for a dynamic and growing company, if you are highly motivated, if the word 'impossible' does not exist in your vocabulary, M1 has the job for you! - Assist in the development and interpretation of plans, drawings and specifications, and technical documentation to provide repair solutions to production. - Write reports. - Assist in the design of repairs to composite and sheet metal aerospace structures. - Perform inspections and support repair stress analysis (including DTA and fatigue). - Collaborate on repair inspection and certification (TCCA OAC, FAA. EASA, etc.). - Technical liaison with internal stakeholders (production, procurement, business development, quality, etc.). - Technical liaison with external stakeholders (customer, suppliers, manufacturers, etc.). - Assist other departments with technical training and R&D. - Take charge of various testing and certification projects. - Participate in the development of repair processes and continuous improvement. - Perform other related tasks. - Two (2) or three (3) year College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Aerospace Engineering. - Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Mechanical Engineering Technician or Aerospace Engineering Technician. - Excellent knowledge of composite and sheet metal aerospace structures. - Good knowledge of aircraft repair documentation. - Good knowledge of aircraft certification. - Good knowledge of CAD systems. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Experience working with AMOs/MROs and Transport Canada TCAC. - Dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic person. - Good analytical skills. - Professional, meticulous, results-oriented, versatile and autonomous. - Strong writing and communication skills. - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

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1 Dead in Singapore Helicopter Crash %mlink(STRY:; PHOTO:; AUDIO:%) SINGAPORE (AP) _ Two U.S. Marine helicopters collided at an airstrip here Tuesday, killing a Singaporean technician on the tarmac, the U.S. Navy said. No casualties were reported aboard the two CH-53 Marine Corps helicopters, a Navy statement said. The choppers’ main rotors struck each other as the helicopters taxied to park at Singapore’s Paya Lebar Air Base early in the afternoon, the release said. Debris from the collision struck the Singaporean ground crewman, who was taken to a hospital where he died. ``We are all saddened that a routine landing had these tragic consequences,″ U.S. ambassador to Singapore, Frank Lavin, said in a statement. ``I offer my profound condolences to the family.″ The names of the pilots and the technician were not immediately released. The technician, who worked for Singapore Technologies, died at 4:50 p.m., according to a statement released by Singapore’s defense ministry. The ministry is investigating the incident, it said. Singapore Technologies is a subcontractor at many military installations here, operating communications and technology systems. U.S. military forces frequently use this island nation’s airfields and naval facilities for training exercises and for resupply. The Sea Stallion heavy lift choppers involved in the accident were on a transport mission from Paya Lebar to the USS Belleau Wood, a 40,000-ton helicopter carrier attached to the Seventh Fleet, the statement said. The CH-53s are part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit based in California. The aircraft carry a crew of three and are primarily used for transporting heavy equipment and cargo.

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The Dannevirke Flying Club was established in 1999 to promote flying, flight training and general aviation as an achievable, safe and enjoyable recreation for people of all ages and abilities. The Club owns a Piper Cherokee, which is ideally suited for pilot training. There is another privately owned Cherokee in the Club Hangar which while is available for hire to members. Dannevirke is a great place to learn to fly. The runway is long and wide, with a cross vector, and the skies are uncluttered.We are a thirty minute flight from Hastings, Feilding and Masterton, with the windfarms decorating the Tararuas a favoured scenic flight. Club trips are arranged regularly, to the Wanaka airshow, dawn fly-ins and other events.Visitors are always welcome!

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Helicopters from Amazon USA |Paw Patrol - Skye's High Flyin' Copter (works with Paw Patroller)| It’s sky-high flying time with Skye’s High Flyin’ Copter! Swoop in and save the day with this articulated pup and vehicle combination! It’s loaded with real working wheels, extendable wings and a spinning propeller! Reach new heights with Skye and the rest of the Paw Patrol by collecting the entire line of Paw Patrol vehicles! Together, your child’s imagination will be lit up with pup inspired rescue missions full of friendship, teamwork and bravery. Choose from Chase, Marshall, Zuma, Rocky and Rubble, each with their own unique transformation! With Paw Patrol there’s no job too big and no pup too small. If danger is near just give a yelp, the Paw Patrol is here to help with Skye’s High Flyin’ Copter! |List Price: | Amazon’s Lowest Price: $10.44 |By: Spin Master.| |Syma X5C Quadcopter equipped with HD cameras, 2.4G 6 Axis Gyro| Main Features: 6-axis Gyro stabilization system makes the helicopter more stable and flexible when flying. Wind resistant and can be flown indoors or outdoors Modular design structure is applied, more simple for assembly and convenient for maintenance 360 degree Eversion and throwing flight function. Equipped with HD Camera Left / Right hand throttle mode can be changeable by the transmitter (2 in 1) Includes: 1 x Syma X5C RC Quad Copter 1 x 2.4G Remote Controller (does not include 1.5v AA batteries) 1 x USB charging cable 4 x Rotating blade 4 x Protection frames 2 x Landing skids 1 x Screwdriver 1 x 3.7V 500mAh LiPO battery 1 x User Manual. Amazon’s Lowest Price: $42.99 |Holy Stone F181 RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera RTF 4 Channel 2.4GHz 6-Gyro Headless System Black (Upgraded with Altitude Hold Function)| Important Tips for Drone: For More Accessories, please search the asin below: |List Price: | Amazon’s Lowest Price: $109.99 |By: Holy Stone®.| |YKS RC Toy, RC Flying Ball, RC infrared Induction Helicopter Ball Built-in Shinning LED Lighting for Kids, Teenagers Colorful Flyings for Kid's Toy| Bpro-US Online is the only legal owner of YKS. Bpro-US takes full responsibility of all the YKS products. Please kindly check the name of seller store in case of buying counterfeit and fake products. Seller "Bestpriceam" is a cheater, he is not authorized to sell "YKS" brand product. Do not be cheated by the low price! He will take your money and not send you the product! Be careful! Do not launch at people or animals. Keep away from faces and eyes. 3 to 6 years old children in parents escort, please. Body Material: ABS Plastic Dimensions: 11.3 x 5cm (H x W) Flight Time: Approx. 6-8 minutes Charging Time: About 20 minutes Battery: Rechargeable 3.7V 80mAh Lithium Battery 1 x Flying toy 1 x USB charging cable Amazon’s Lowest Price: $10.99 |Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC Helicopter Drone 2.4Ghz 6-Axis Gyro 4 Channels Quadcopter Good Choice for Drone Training| Product Name :Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC Helicopter Drone 2.4Ghz 6-Axis Gyro 4 Channels Quadcopter Best Choice for Drone Training Model Number : HS170 1. "HEADLESS FLIGHT SYSTEM" orients the quadcopter's flight on the controller (instead of always on the drone's "head"), making it more fun to fly and easier to master 2. Low-interference 2.4GHz technology 3. 6-Axis gyro stabilization system for effortless recovery after stunts and sudden moves 5. Control range: 30-50 Meters 6. Flying time: 6-8 minutes 7. Charging time: 60-80 minutes (under current input 0.5A-1A) 1 x Quadcopter 1 x 2.4G Remote controller (AA batteries not ncluded) 1 x 3.7V 350mAh Li-Ion battery 4 x Additional rotator blades 1 x USB charging cable 1 x Screwdriver 1 x User Manual Important Tips : 1. Suitable for pilots aged 14 years or older (please follow the instruction manual carefully) 2. For technical support, assistance operating, or maintenance issues, please contact: (US) 626-465-7134 (PST 4:30pm-2:00am) 3. This quadcopter has powerful, ultra-responsive motors. Adjust the throttle slowly to maintain control 4. The motors and circuit board may heat up with use. Take a 10-minute cool-down break between flights to ensure your parts last as long as possible 5. The USB charger should be used with a current input under 0.5A, or you could use an upgraded battery charger (Asin: B00QHUONLE) 6. The weight of the quadcopter is less than .5lb, so no FAA registration is required Amazon’s Lowest Price: $39.99 |By: Holy Stone®.| |Boley Educational Dinosaur Toys 12 pack - kids 9" realistic toy dinosaur figures for cool kids and toddler education! (T-rex, triceratops, velociraptor, etc) Great gift set and party favors!| Boley 12 Pack Dino toys includes a tyrannosaurus rex brachiosaurus raptor triceratops stegosaurus and more! These carefully designed and detailed plastic dinosaurs are made of high-quality lightweight plastic material. This makes each dishwasher safe to keep the toys clean and hygienic even when children have spent the entire day playing outside with them. Boley 12 pack dinosaurs toys is an ideal toy set for children between 3 to 6 years. With these toys your child can learn about science and the history of dinosaurs. Watch as your child plays roars and adventures through the front yard or living room. Pretend you're in prehistoric times with this 12 pack of jumbo dinosaurs. Or, add some dinos to your other toys and imagine up entire new worlds! Children who are lucky enough to immerse themselves in the wonder and imagination that dinosaur toys can create...we offer some of the best! These will surely turn out to be one of your best investments that you make in your kids toys and probably one of the very few toys that will still adorn the shelves in your kid's bedrooms even when most of the other toys don't manage to make the nostalgic cut.FEATURES Amazon’s Lowest Price: $16.99 |Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter *Colors Vary| This Brand New 3 Channel Gyro mini Metal rc helicopter is 1 of the world's newest, smallest and lightest RC Helicopter you can get! At approx. 7.5" long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional, equipped with latest Gyroscope technology, which makes this helicopter an instant hot seller in the RC World. This mini Gyro Metal helicopter charges directly either from the USB cable or from the controller which uses "AA" batteries and has a full-function trim control for the perfect flight. Get one today before they all fly away! Amazon’s Lowest Price: $18.47 |RC Quadcopter Drone with FPV Camera Live Video - 2 Batteries - Flexible Foldable Aerofoils - App WiFi Phone Control - Altitude Hold 3D Flips & Rolls- 6-Axis Gyro Gravity Sensor RTF Helicopter, Black| MAIN FEATURESALTITUDE HOLDPowerful air pressure altitude hold function allows the drone keep hovering at the current height. Easy to shoot high-quality images and videos.MOBILE/APP CONTROL:Control the drone with the APP in a smartphone. And multiple functions can be activated. Gravity Sensor Mode allows the user to control the flight by holding and moving the smartphone accordingly.ONE KEY TAKE OFF/LANDINGWhen get started, the drone would fly to a preset altitude. And during the flying, the altitude is adjustable which makes the drone easy to control, especially for beginners who are not skilled yet.3 SPEED ADJUSTMENT3 speed modes (30%, 60% and 100%). Suitable for both beginners and professional players.GRAVITY SENSOR & GYROSCOPE6-Axis gyro, based on 4 channels, ensures a stable and fast flight. Gravity Sensor Mode allows the user to control the flight by holding and moving the smartphone accordingly.3D FLIPS & ROLLSOne key 360¡ã roll, continuous roll for perfect action and wonderful performance.CAMERA REVERSEReverse the camera when you need.3D VIDEOSupport to shoot 3D videos. 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VR Headset Compatible and Live Video - Sync a compatible VR headset directly with the controller to really bring life to your flight! Watch live video and photo feed while in flight. Custom Route Mode -Trace the desired flight path on the mobile app screen and the drone will fly along the path unassisted HD Camera - Capture pristine high definition 720p aerial photos and videos of everything in its path with its 2MP stationary camera. Video footage has been upgraded to 1280 × 720 at 30 FPS, which is a major plus for aerial photographers and videographers. Altitude Hold - Set the quadcopter to hover at your preferred altitude. This makes controlling the drone much easier for beginners and stabilizes the camera for aerial photography and videography. One Button Take Off/Landing - Automatically hovers at a certain altitude after taking off. Upon landing, the drone will hover at a set altitude and fly down slowly landing gently on the ground before motors stop spinning. Headless Mode - Ready to fly straight out of the box; There is no need to adjust the position of the aircraft prior to flying. Great for Beginners - Its lightweight, ready to fly design makes it a perfect choice for novice pilots. ~3.7V 500mAh Battery x 2 ~USB Battery Charger ~4GB SanDisk Micro SD Card ~SD Card Reader ~Spare Propellers x 4 Click 'ADD TO CART' to buy now! Amazon’s Lowest Price: $129.99 |Bangcool Mini RC Drone, 2.4G Mini UFO Quadcopter with 6-Axis Gyroscope, Headless Mode 3D Flip One Key Return (Red)| Your first flying drone and the best gift for your boy: Fun to Fly: the mini rc drone can 3D flip and the colorful LED lights make your flying full of fun. Easy to Operate: One Key Return and Headless Mode enable any level of players to fly the drone easily. Durable Mini Drone: the protective frame can make your drone more durable. 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A320 | VR360° Seat inside the A320 cockpit and enjoy 360 video in flight. 360° COCKPIT VIEW / BOEING 777 / CAYENNE 360° cockpit view / Air France Boeing 777 / Paris - Cayenne AIRPORT : CAYENNE RUNWAY 08 2:32 RUNWAY IN SIGHT 4:55 TURNING ON FINAL 8:40 ON SHORT FINAL Discover my Instagram Discover my website 360 COCKPIT CAM - An Airbus landing filmed in 360 HD 360 degrees COCKPIT - An Airbus landing filmed with a 360 Cam. Follow us in Facebook / Simulation and aviation Swissair Budapest Zurich 1995 A319/A320 A pleasant flight from Budapest to Zurich. A nostalgic clip about the undeservedly disappeared Swissair, important part of aviation history between 1931-2002 and important part of the author's professional life. 360 GoPro Fusion approach into Dong Hoi Airport This approach is for Dong Hoi in the northen region of Vietnam. it's a VOR approach for runway 11, which is not flown much. 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Drones are a hot topic at the moment and despite some bad press - just last year UK police saw a 352% increase in drone-related incidents, according to the Independent – there’s no doubt they’re here to stay both for leisure pursuits and in business. We still have a long way to go in terms of safety and privacy - leading to calls for tougher rules on where and when they can be flown - but once these hurdles have been overcome we could be looking at a world significantly aided by these flying machines. Companies across the globe are looking into how they can use drones for everything from delivering goods to helping people in danger. Here are some of the ideas we’ve seen that could take drones to the next level: We’ve already seen robots delivering food to our doors, but what about drones bringing takeaways directly to apartments? No need to buzz anyone in, just wait for the drone to arrive at your open window and it’ll land itself. The AutoLivery concept was revealed by Ford at Mobile World Congress recently, showing how a self-driving van would carry the food most of the way before sending a drone to make the drop-off as it reaches your area. Although Ford’s VR demo uses food, the technology could be used to deliver small goods or medicines to remote areas. As this is just a concept for now there are no plans to make it a reality anytime soon. Ford itself won’t have any fully autonomous (also known as ‘Level 4’) motors on the road until 2021 so don’t expect anything too soon. Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations Drones are proving particularly useful for rescue missions and Land Rover’s Project Hero could be a compelling case. The company has designed and engineers a very special version of its new Land Rover Discovery vehicle which features a drone. The bespoke model is being tested by the Austrian Red Cross on search and rescue missions. Magnetic retention and self-centering drone technology means the drone can leave and return to the vehicle even as it moves. Personal flying machines have long been a feature of science fiction, and one day we may be able to travel in small airborne vehicles without the time and expense of having to learn how to fly them. Airbus and Italdesign have designed a part-drone, part-car concept called Pop.Up which sees people travelling in a pod. As soon as the vehicle hits traffic, a large flying component would arrive, collect the pod and its inhabitants and fly them to their destination. Audi assistant drones In Audi’s smart factory of the future, drones and workers will work together to build cars as efficiently as possible. From delivering parts to different sides of a factory autonomously to checking out hard-to-reach areas of vehicles for maintenance or repair, these drones would be able to avoid obstacles – including workers themselves.

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A small plane had to make an emergency landing in far northwest Arizona late Monday morning. Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an emergency landing of a personal aircraft near Beaver Dam in the desert area north of Interstate 15 and south of the Virgin River Gorge. Just before noon, deputies responded to a passerby reporting a small plane that went down. Shortly thereafter, a person onboard the plane called reporting that everyone was OK. Upon arrival, deputies observed a Cessna fixed-wing single engine that suffered minimal damage from the emergency landing. The father and son team were traveling home to La Jolla, Calif. from the St. George airport in Utah when they smelled an electric burn. The pilot Dylan Tobias, 20, descended and landed the plane safely in the desert area without any injuries to himself or his father, Eric Tobias, 57. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have been notified.

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9 Best Underwater drones in 2021 (and what to avoid) By definition, helicopter is an aircraft that has a single-wing rotary motor, hence the term "monocopter." Some variations have one of more horizontal rotors that use rotating blades to fly and allow it to lift and hover. Initially, it was used for military, search and rescue operations, transporting supplies, and conducting aerial patrol. But do you know it also has its miniature version similar to a drone? Yes, the quadcopter you're using to take aerial shots also comes in smaller form called RC (remote-controlled) helicopter drone. What exactly differentiates this from regular drones? What are the best RC helicopter drones in the market this 2021? I have all the answers here! Drone helicopters are basically miniature helicopters, but without the capacity to load people. Instead of passengers, an RC helicopter drone has a camera attached to it, which allows it to capture photos and videos like a conventional drone. Both drones and RC helicopter drones are used in the industries of real estate, tourism, journalism, wildlife protection, security, sports, agriculture, or simply for hobbyists. So if both these device are used for the same purposes, then what exactly differentiates them? Let's go deeper into the discussion below! As the name suggests, an RC helicopter drone is a smaller version of the conventional helicopter usually used for military and rescue operations. There are various ways to clearly tell the difference between an RC helicopter and a quadcopter. RC helicopters are distinguished by its nose and tail, just like a real helicopter; whereas quadcopters have a center with four wings. It's easier to maneuver a quadcopter because they are multi-directional, meaning you can command them to any direction because the it doesn't have a concept of nose or tail such as in the RC helicopter. RC helicopters only have one or two rotors with blades, with one of which always smaller than the other one; whereas in drones have four rotors, hence the term quadcopter. Initially, RC helicopters were only meant for hobbyists. Through wireless technology, its operators started flying it for enjoyment. But as technological advancements came, professional flyers started mounting cameras on it for property and livestock surveillance. Improvements also came with additional battery chargers and extra blades and rotors. Like drones, there are also toy counterparts of RC helicopters for kids to enjoy. Drones, on the other hand, are mainly for competitions, professional use, and hobbies. However as utility upgrades become more frequent, RC helicopters are no longer limited to being a hobbyist's device but something that is considered as an alternative option for drones. Although drones were more widely used today, manufacturers of RC helicopters are now devising more ways how its cameras can go at par with those of drones. Both can be controlled through drone apps on mobile device and tablets. The argument on which is better between the two could be analyzed through a study made by Lithuania-based firm, Laserpas. In this research, they compared the capabilities of a drone and an RC helicopter to patrol over 700 km of medium voltage electricity lines. The project is divided into two virtually equal blocks with similar geographic designs. The results revealed that the drone had unexpected and frequent breakdowns, as opposed to the helicopter that finished the project faster, cheaper, and better. The drone on the other hand had better flight accuracy and attention to detail. Here are other aspects we're keeping our eyes on: Prone to Crashes: - Drones have collision avoidance technologies to prevent them from crashing into another object. However, this does not make them safe from unmapped transmission wires that come across the path unlike in RC helicopters where accidents are not as frequent. - Since majority of manufacturer warranties only cover the price of the drone rather than the gear that it carries, the price of the technology ruined or affected by the accident might be higher than the full price of the drone. Unlike in RC helicopters that less prone to accidents, the financial consequences are lesser. - Since helicopters have a traditionally uniform function and purpose across all nations, it is easier to adapt to the aerial regulations whether for local or international usage. On the contrary, not all countries have a clear set of guidelines for drones. Although some countries have clearly underlined their do's and don'ts, some simply do not have a solid set of rules. - When it comes to loading in packages and items, both can accommodate up to a certain amount of weight. The only advantage lies on helicopters which can take slightly heavier items as compared to drones. However, this does not fully limit a drone's capability as there are recent modifications to make them lighter and more capable of carrying heavier loads. Get my Free "Before flight" drone checklist Technically speaking, no. Drones, also known as quadcopters, are called as such because they have four rotors that support its system, unlike in RC helicopters that only have one to two rotors. However, you may call it RC helicopter drone because it almost similar functions as a drone, except the fact that RC helicopters are easily distinguished by their nose and tail while drones have four sides. But to simply call it a drone is not only technically but also systematically wrong. Both drones and RC helicopters are battery-powered and can be maneuvered by, as the term RC suggests, remote controls. But there's more to that if we're going to consider the ease of controlling it. Let's take a look at these factors: Ease of flying: - It is easier to fly to a drone simply because it has four rotors. The software used to control it also helps add to the ease. RC helicopter drone, on the other hand, takes more challenge because it only has one to two rotors, doesn't have a software yet and has a different controller. But with time and practice, you'd easily get accustomed to it too. - RC drone helicopters are generally meant for flying, racing, and competing. While some people have used it for couriers, it isn't a well-known device for that matter yet. Drones meanwhile are primarily used for filming purposes and for delivering products. - Flying an RC helicopter drone requires the person to maintain visual line of sight on it because it doesn't have a GPS software in it yet. This is the complete opposite with drones because they have built-in GPS software that allows it to fly by itself and land in your selected location by just a single command. Drones have a slight advantage in this aspect because of their features like object collision avoidance and GPS system. However, it is highly prone to crashes due to the disturbance caused by unmapped transmission wires so just be careful to tread near these areas. It's still better to do some prior research before flying in an area, especially if it is unfamiliar territory. Now that you've learned about the primary difference between drones and RC helicopter drones, it's time to rate the best from the rest. Just to give a sneak peak, my number one RC helicopter drone for this year is the S977 Metal Gyro. Its dual rotor blades and gyroscope system is everything I need for. But aside from that, what other models made it to this list? We'll find out all about that here! 1. Syma S107 - This $20-model's prime selling point is its gyroscopic technology, which allows it to hover steadily and take deep-angled turns. It is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, can last up to 6-8 minutes of flight time, and has a 10-meter flight range. Pros: Despite its cheap price, it boasts of a 3-channel transmitter and a durable yet lightweight frame. And if by any chance this accidentally crashes, its LED lights, rotors, and 32-level speed controller will automatically turn off. Cons: When it comes to the speed department, it's not as fast as the other newer models. It also makes uncomfortable noises. 2. S977 Metal Gyro - With price ranging from $40 to $70, this sleek copter drone boasts of six channels, gyroscope stability, lithium ion battery, and a steel material. It also comes with dual rotor blades and a spare one. Pros: It could fly longer than most models with a flight time of 7-10 minutes. Its steel composition protects it from minor scratches without leaving any marks. Cons: It is more suited for indoor rather than outdoor flights. Finding spare parts can also be a challenge. Just an advice, take good care of it and do not abuse its sturdiness. 3. Blade 130X BNF - Attractively priced just under $40, this outdoor model-type of copter features a multi-channel control, rechargeable lithium ion battery, and color designs according to your preference from blue and yellow to red and black. Pros: Its main advantage over the two models mentioned above is that it's mainly built for the outdoors—it can smoothly fly while withstanding winds and unexpected collisions on foreign objects, leaving none to minimal scratches on its surface. I highly recommend this to entry-level users practicing to operate drone copters. Cons: It doesn't have lights to guide you during nighttime flying. There is also no camera for video. If you want to use the camera for photos, you still have to buy a separate micro SD card. In the previous discussion we talked about the best drone helicopters with respect to durability and other standout features. For this part, we're going to focus specifically on the cameras. Most users would easily lean into buying a drone for this purpose, but RC helicopter drones are now becoming a viable option for high-resolution cameras that provide sharp footage. The only thing you really need to bear in mind is—not all cameras match the sizes of drone copters. Here's a list of the must-have models that I highly recommend: - Banking on a 640x480-pixel resolution, this model is sure to guarantee you good quality of photos and videos. Priced at $48, its camera can store footage in a 2GB memory card which can store up to an hour's worth of recordings. Pros: Made of lightweight yet durable material, allowing it to protect itself from rough surfaces and objects. Perfectly compatible with both Apple and Android device. Cons: Charging time takes up to 45 minutes but its flight time only lasts between 6 to 7 minutes. Its dimensions are also considerably smaller than usual at 10.3 x 5.2 x 2.4 in large and with a weight of 11.4 ounces. 2. UDI U13A Metal RC Helicopter - Being one of the most expensive copter drones in the market today at $72, UDI can back it up with optimum quality. First off, its digital 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver allows it to grasp strong connectivity for the copter. Having a 500-ft range also gives it an advantage in moving towards six directions—something that not all copter drones could do. Its battery operates on a 580-mAh capacity. Pros: Its durability is mainly because of the metal composition in its mainframe, making it even more resistant to scratches obtained from rough surfaces. Cons: Having the dimensions of 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 in for length and 2.2 lbs for weight, this model is quite heavier compared to most copter drones. But for me, I wouldn't discount this feature because this is exactly what makes it durable. And if you're concerned about the weight affecting its speed and performance, it won't. 3. Odyssey Flying Nighthawk Helicopter - One of the most expensive models today at $120, this copter surely delivers with quality performance—built-in gyroscope, 3-channel operation, LED lights, 3 motors, and a video-recording camera that's convenient to use. It is 12-inch long and looks sleek with a black and blue design. Pros: Can be used for both indoor and outdoor setup, can record footage at any vantage point, and has a large storage of 1GB SD card. Cons: You need to be careful in landing this whether in indoor or outdoor use because the plastic landing struts may not support it firmly in case of abrupt landings. You also need to charge the 6 AA batteries more frequently. Since RC helicopter drones have a different design, controller, and mechanical system than drones, there are certain aspects that drone users might be unfamiliar of. Here are some of the factors you should take note: If you're now hooked into buying an RC helicopter drone, the primary factors you should first consider are the As previously mentioned, it's quite a challenge to find camera models that fit right in with the RC helicopters today. And since these parts are mostly electronically-operated, they are easily prone to damage and breakdowns especially when hit by an object. For those who are specifically looking for cool designs, the newer models now come in different sizes and colors with prices ranging from budget-friendly to high-cost professional ones. But some of the best models often look like actual life-size helicopters. Some of these even come with additional tail lights and maneuver like the helicopters we usually see. On an average, they last from 6-7 minutes for cheaper models and 10-15 minutes for more expensive ones. There is a wide selection for rechargeable lithium ion batteries so it's a plus, however I must say manufacturers would have to develop this aspect more because some drones could even last up to 25-30 minutes. Since RC helicopter drones first started as a hobbyist's device, it is particularly meant for recreational purposes and we also see this in models for kids. Compared to drones, copter drones are easier to maneuver from the perspective of a child since they don't have much technicalities and complexities in operating it. Let's take a look at some of the safe and beginner-friendly models for kids. 1. JJRC Mini Drone - This $27-kids drone is easy to fly with its one-key start landing. With just one press of a button, it can ascend easily and hover steadily at a fixed altitude, thanks to its auto-hovering function. It also has a headless mode that let's the kid enjoy flying without having to worry about direction orientations. Users could also swiftly shift from low to high speed according to their level of proficiency. The sturdy outer cover also helps diminish inevitable scratches from bumping into foreign objects. 2. Cheerwing U12S Mini RC Helicopter - Slightly more expensive at $45, this toy boasts of a built-in WiFi camera that lets you see the real-time feed of the photos and videos through your phone. It also has an auto-hovering function to lock its position at a chosen height. What sets this apart from cheaper copter drones is its 2.4 Ghz remote control system that enables a multi-player control option, perfect for bonding with the kid's friends. With 2 speed modes, the user can also practice from low to high speed modes. The durable metal frame and flexible blades protect it from crashes. 3. S107H-E Aircraft - One of the more expensive lineup of kids drone we have is this $59 drone that convincingly looks like a pro helicopter drone. Same with the others, it also has an altitude hold function and a one-key take off button. What makes this stand out is its frequencies that allows it to fly up to 2 helicopters at once! Its built-in gyroscope lets is move up, down, left, right, forward, and backward smoothly. It is also equipped with 12 certificates such as FCC and CE, making it compatible with US flying standards. The 0.97-pound alloy material also makes it sturdier and more resistant from other cheaper models. A helicopter's nose and tail are the eye-catching features that make it distinctively unique from drones. But aside from these, what are the important features every RC copter drone user has to learn? Plus, it also pays to have a quick brush-up on the general knowledge in flying these bad boys. Let's discuss all of those in this section. - As mentioned extensively in this article, the main difference between a helicopter and a quadcopter (drone) is that the former has one to two rotors while the latter has four, thus the term, quad. - A helicopter's blades are usually slightly bigger than a drone's. But with today's design advancements, the size of the blades between the two has become almost similar. When it comes to which one has better blades, there's not really a competition in here because both deliver the same capability. - Initially, copter drones looked like they were all the same, having almost a monochromatic and sometimes bland color like gunmetal gray or black. But with the advent of aesthetically-inclined models, some manufacturers have started producing colorful designs as well. Previously, drone helicopter users didn't have to register to obtain certifications for flying. But since the usage for GPS-enabled and automated drones skyrocketed in the past decade, authorities have also started to impose regulations on copter drones. Similar to basic drone laws, users of copter drones also have to register their devices under the Federal Aviation Administration if the model weighs more than 250g. There is also a height limitation at which you may not fly the helicopter drone higher than 400ft. But due to the still lack of universal consensus about flight regulations and the continuous changing of laws in different countries, the operator is still highly encouraged to brush up on his knowledge every now and then, specifically on weight limitations and no-fly zones. If you're still thinking about whether or not buying helicopter drones would do you good, this is the part where you can fairly evaluate its price competitiveness. A quick know-how guide on how to operate would also let you give an insight if operating copter drones is just the same as in drones. Buckle up, this last chapter has the information you need! Frankly speaking, flying a helicopter drone is just as similar as for drones. You have a remote control, batteries, gyrocopters, and a set of LED lights to guide you through the way. Some newer models have a GPS-enabled system, headless modes, a one-key starting button, and a real-time feed of footage on mobile devices. The only striking features most drones have today that are not yet present in helicopter drones are the follow-me mode and obstacle collision avoidance system. Add to that, some models still do not have built-in cameras. But give it some time, for sure manufacturers are now addressing these issues since more people are considering copter drones as alternative options for UAVs. The recent models today have built-in sensors that alerts the operator when they're flying too close to obstacles and crowded areas. But this is nowhere similar to an obstacle collision avoidance in drones. Still, the best thing to do is to consistently maintain a visual line of sight on your copter drone. Here are the different price ranges of copter drones according to their purpose and advantages: $40 - Majority of models under this range are aimed specifically for beginners due to the ease of controlling them. Some come in glow in the dark models while some are powered by LED lights that help guide the units through the dark. $200 - Some of the units under this tier have wireless capabilities and can connect with mobile devices $500-1,500 - This is where drones start to have multi-functional purposes, combining all the features that cheaper drones have and adding more high-tech aspects like carbon composite blades, telemetry feedback, and self-leveling modes. These models can survive crashes with little to no damage. Majority of these are used for business purposes. 9 Best Underwater drones in 2021 (and what to avoid) What drones are better than DJI? 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The Ukrainian military claimed Saturday that Russia has sent Iranian military drones to Belarus for possible attacks in western or central parts of Ukraine. According to Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces “West” reported that at least 20 Iranian Shahed-136 loitering drones were delivered to the Luninets airfield in Belarus, located around 50 kilometers from Ukraine. Russia has stepped up attacks by Iranian drones to the interior regions of Ukraine in the past week. Shahed-136 drones are ‘suicide’ unmanned aerial vehicles that are relatively hard to spot and shoot down, although Ukrainian forces have had some success in targeting them in the air. Some Ukrainian bloggers covering the war expressed concern that the Iranian drones can be used to target Western arms supplies to Ukraine that use land corridors in the west of the country to bring in weapons and supplies. Iran, a close ally of Russia is under US sanctions for its nuclear program and talks since April 2021 to resolve the issue have failed. The United States warned in July that Russia was planning to obtain Iranian drones, with its own UAV force not fully capable of performing its war missions. Several Iranian drones launched from Russian-held territory in Ukraine’s south attacked targets 75km south of Kyev this week. Although some were shot down, the Ukrainian military reported six explosions at a military base in Bila Tserkva.

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In an earlier post I talked about the ongoing risk of a sizable asteroid impacting Earth, causing atomic bomb-like destruction, and the still-nascent technologies we’ve developed so far just to track asteroids. So an obvious question is, if we did discover one headed for a bullseye with Earth, and if we had enough time to react, what could we do about it? The answer at this point is: not much. In the words of NASA administrator Charles Bolden, “If it’s coming in three weeks, pray.” The difficulty comes from attempting to stop, slow or even deflect a massively destructive boulder, which might range in girth anywhere from the size of a tractor-trailer to a planetoid hundreds of miles in diameter, traveling at 40,000 miles per hour. That’s not to say no one is worrying about it. In fact, several of NASA’s finest have given the problem a lot of thought and so far they’ve come up with three options they’ve labeled “Nuke”, “Kick” or “Tug”. “Nuke” is pretty much what it sounds like: transport a nuclear weapon to the vicinity of the asteroid and set it off. We’ve seen that technique used in the movie Armageddon when Bruce Willis detonated an H-bomb on the surface of the “Texas-sized” asteroid and blew it to bits, singlehandedly saving the world. Um … well, no. The problem is that even our most powerful thermonuclear weapon couldn’t destroy an asteroid that massive. Worse, it might fracture the beast into a few chunks (“Houston-sized?”) and we’d have not one, but several planet-destroyer asteroids headed our way. Not a good finale as the closing credits roll. Rather than brute force (Bruce force?), we’ll need to do interplanetary judo on the monster. We can foil it using smaller nukes, plus the peculiar math and magic of orbital mechanics. While an enormous asteroid can’t be stopped or exploded to extinction, it can be persuaded to go somewhere else and leave us alone. NASA has determined that one or a series of small nuclear bombs detonated some distance away from the asteroid, perhaps trailing it (so called “standoff explosions”), could transfer enough energy and momentum to the asteroid to adjust its orbit slightly, to deflect it, so it’s no longer on a collision path with Earth. That’s NASA’s “Nuke” option. “Kick” is sort of a non-nuke version of persuasion. The idea here is to slam something into the asteroid to push it (nudge it?) into a different orbit. NASA, being NASA, calls this “kinetic impact”. The impactor could take several forms. Ram it with a spaceship. Shove another small asteroid into it. Train a laser beam or a large focusing mirror on it, burning a small crater in one end of the asteroid and boiling it away, producing a carved-out natural “rocket engine” that would change its orbit. To me, “Tug” is the coolest option because it uses the Star Trek tractor beam concept to drag the asteroid away. In fact, NASA calls this a “gravity tractor”. The idea is to station something heavy beside the asteroid while it makes its way to Earth, and then let the two of them coast along together for months (for a smallish boulder) or years (for a big one) and allow gravity to do its thing. The relatively small mass of the “tractor” will nevertheless exert a weak but steady gravitational attraction on the killer rock which will slowly cause it to drift into a safer, i.e. non-collision, orbit. All of this NASA thinking is seriously clever, but there are major challenges. First, whether we “Nuke”, “Kick” or “Tug” the asteroid, we need to identify its threat with enough lead time to get our spacecraft to the monster and work our mojo on it. All of the techniques, and especially the gravity tug, require spending a lot of time around the asteroid while we gradually shift its orbit away from us. The larger the asteroid, the more time that takes. For the so-called “planet buster” asteroids we would need to launch it many years ahead of impact just to get out there in time. But none of this technology is available, and whenever it is developed it will require several years of testing before we’re ready to launch it. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, the most comprehensive work being done at the moment is the somewhat off-centered initiative announced by NASA in 2013 called the Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM). That plan is to develop and build an unmanned spacecraft that can rendezvous with a near-earth asteroid, carve away a chunk of it weighing a ton or so, and tow it back to a lunar orbit where astronauts arriving in an Orion Spacecraft can explore and study it and return samples to Earth for more detailed analysis. This program is planned (hoped) to be ready by the mid-2020s. NASA’s website states that ARM is part of their larger plan “to advance the new technologies and spaceflight experience needed for a human mission to the Martian system in the 2030s”. I’m a little fuzzy on how this mission leads us to Mars, but many of the technologies involved (asteroid rendezvous, asteroid carving and asteroid repositioning) would absolutely be relevant to learning how to deflect a killer asteroid. And recently, NASA and the European Space Agency have agreed to develop a joint Asteroid Impact Mission (AIM) to rendezvous with a small, near-earth and non-threatening asteroid named Didymos and attempt a kinetic impact using a much smaller nearby asteroid to “Kick” it into an adjusted orbit. All this as a way to test this option for deflecting an asteroid. However the two agencies are only at the talking phase, and funding for the mission has not been identified or allocated. The single biggest problem with all of these plans is focus and funding; not enough politicians and decision makers take the danger seriously. The costs of developing the technology are high and the lead time required to launch it is long, so it could be several more decades before we’d be ready to mount such a mission. Even the “ducked-a-bullet” disaster in February 2013, when the Chelyabinsk meteor exploded in the sky over Russia, wasn’t threatening enough to spark an international outcry to demand we move out quickly. In the words of former Apollo astronaut Rusty Schweickart, who has been raising this alarm for years: “I fear there’s not enough of a collective survival instinct to really overcome the centrifugal political forces. That is, in a nutshell, the reason we’ll get hit. Not because technically we don’t know it’s coming, or we can’t do something about it.” Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that. Copyright 2016 Dandelion Beach LLC Images: NASA / ESA Gravity Tractor Image Copyright Dan Durda / FIAAA / B61 Foundation Armageddon Movie Poster Copyright Touchstone Pictures

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Date and time The Royal Australian Air Force is once again hosting the biennial Air Power Conference on 24 and 25 March 2020 at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Registration to attend is now open to all Air Force, Army, Navy and APS personnel. (Note: attendance is at unit cost and subject to release to attend by the chain of command) The 2020 Air Power Conference theme is “Air Power and Indo-Pacific Security”. The Conference provides an opportunity for the military and national security communities to come together to explore the implications for air and space power, and air and defence forces, evolving from the rapidly changing strategic context in the Indo-Pacific. Led by top international and Australian experts, the Conference will discuss the strategic context in the Indo-Pacific and the factors that are both driving and accelerating change. The Conference will then explore what this means for how air and space power can contribute to Indo-Pacific security. Speakers have been selected to provide a wide ranging examination of the geo-strategic and international relations environment in the region closest to Australia, and the region that represents the greatest focus for the Australian Government. Themes for the 2020 Air Power Conference viewed through the lens of air power, and military and national strategy, includes: - Great power and regional dynamics of the Indo-Pacific - Geo-political Interests and security policy - Maritime Security - Air and Space cooperative opportunities among the Pacific Community - Technology, Space and Uninhabited Aerial Systems - Industry Engagement Pre reading and other great research is always available at the Air Power Development Centre.

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top of page Introducing Mallard Enterprises' Who Are We Attributes of the ME-1A The versatility of amphibious aircraft combined with the performance capabilities of a STOL Join our list of interested operators! Share your information and our sales team will reach out to you directly P:+1 800 878-6955 bottom of page

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Space Tech Expo EU 2022 Join us at the Space Tech Expo Airborne Aerospace is leading the way in the engineering and manufacturing of composite panels for satellites. Through industrialisation, digitalised automation and applying different production process technologies, we are making spacecraft components more affordable for our clients. This made Airborne market leader in the manufacturing of solar-array substrate panels in Europe. AFFORDABLE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES FOR (NEW)SPACE The newspace market requires disruptive solutions, in terms of price level, production volume and reliability. With over 100 highly qualified employees Airborne is committed to support our customers with affordable composite solutions. For this, we are developing automated solutions for commercial spacecraft structures manufacturing. Our main focus - State-of-the-art solar-array substrates - State-of-the-art satellite structure panels - Affordable panels for mega-constellations - Affordable structures for small launchers European Market Leader for Substrate Panels and New Generation Satellites With our clients we prepare for a great mission. A mission we as Airborne are proud to be part of! As European market leader of substrate panels, Airborne is one of the most innovative players in the field of composites production. We believe that through industrialisation, digitalised automation and applying different production process technologies, making spacecraft components can much more affordable while increasing quality as well as production rates. Like to know how? Watch this video and find out today!

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- Member since Project "Foxbat Fury" Posted by sherbir on Friday, March 10, 2017 12:51 PM Revell 1/144 scale MiG-25 Foxbat completed as part of my "Foxbat Fury " project and is my second entry into the "MiG group build" hosted on Facebook by Ian Poulton. All camouflage has been painted free hand without any masking. The aircraft has been painted in the tactical camouflage scheme of the Soviet Air Force MiG-25 RBF from 931.OGRAP (Guards Reconnaissance Aviation Regiment), based at Werneuchen, East Germany, during the cold war years in 1971-72. The MiG-25 is the fastest fighter in the world capable of achieving clean speeds of upto Mach 3.2 (3920 km/h) and was designed to intercept and shoot down the US SR-71 Blackbird and U-2 reconnaissance spy-planes using its 4 long-range AA-6 Acrid (Vympel R-40) missiles It is powered by 2 × Tumansky R-15B-300 afterburning turbojets delivering a thrust of 16,524 lbs each.

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The Extraordinary History of Amateur Radio Satellites . Here's a startling fact — more than 73 Amateur Radio satellites have been launched over four decades. The number is astonishing because these sophisticated and ground breaking spacecraft are little known outside the ham radio fraternity. In fact, private groups of Amateur Radio operators around the globe have built and sent dozens and dozens of Amateur Radio communications and science satellites to orbit since the first, OSCAR-1, was launched on December 12, 1961. Read more at SPACE TODAY ONLINE . AMSAT-OSCAR documentary pdf. Documentary movie of OSCAR 10 & OSCAR 26 . OSCAR 1 - Historic Satellite at Dayton Hamfest 2011 .

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The Flaris LAR 01 is a high-performance, single-engine, very light jet (VSLJ) aircraft that has recently been making waves in the aviation industry. Developed by the Polish company Flaris, this innovative aircraft is designed to provide fast, comfortable, and efficient travel for individuals and small groups. One of the key features of the Flaris LAR 01 is its speed. With a maximum cruising speed of around 700 km/h, this aircraft can cut down on travel time significantly compared to other small aircraft. This speed is made possible by the aircraft’s lightweight construction, which is largely made from advanced composites materials, and its powerful engine. Flaris LAR 01 – Fuel Efficiency Another advantage of it is its fuel efficiency. This aircraft has been designed to be as fuel-efficient as possible, meaning that operating costs are kept to a minimum. This makes it an attractive option for individuals or small companies who want to minimize their travel expenses while still enjoying the convenience and comfort of private air travel. The interior of the Flaris LAR 01 is spacious and modern, providing a comfortable and relaxing travel experience. The aircraft can accommodate up to five passengers, and features a range of amenities including an on-board kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and a high-end entertainment system. The aircraft’s cockpit is also state-of-the-art, equipped with the latest avionics technology for enhanced safety and navigation. In terms of safety, the Flaris LAR 01 has been designed to meet the highest standards in the industry. The aircraft’s composite structure provides excellent resistance to impacts, while its advanced avionics systems help to minimize the risk of human error. The aircraft is also equipped with an advanced emergency parachute system, providing an added level of safety in the unlikely event of an emergency. Overall, the Flaris LAR 01 is an exciting and innovative aircraft that offers a combination of speed, efficiency, comfort, and safety. Whether you’re a private individual looking to cut down on travel time or a small company looking to minimize your travel expenses, this aircraft is definitely worth considering. With its advanced technology and impressive performance, the LAR 01 is set to be a game-changer in the world of private aviation. Official Brochure of Flaris LAR01: https://flaris.pl/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/FLARIS-LAR-1_brochure.pdf

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This paper describes past experimental results, which would be excellent in each scientific disciplines such as crystal growth, fluid science and so on. The emphasized scientific target in the future which was established Space Utilization Science Committee is also noted. Meaning of Microgravity utilization is also emphasized that the concept of microgravity utilization should be modified. Ground base experiments are most important items compared to microgravity experiments. Microgravity experiments should be done to make clear the unknown scientific area, which would be picked up under ground base experiments. International collaboration is also emphasized to get several kinds of flight opportunities such as sounding rocket, recovery satellite and so on. Microgravity experiments should be done by most suitable method with the scientific purpose as well as experimental technology. For instance, ISS with crews is not suitable opportunity for combustion experiments, because many safety issues prevent most favorite experiments parameter. The systematic experimental results should be target for the time being, because previous experimental results were scattered as point and line in unknown scientific area. Therefore, we need to forces on to get systematic scientific result from microgravity experiments, which contribute to improve the science including ground base. The projects of biological and physical sciences in space are promoted by ISS Science Project Office, ISAS/JAXA. The status and future plan of the projects are introduced and prospects of the science field are discussed together with the governmental activities for strategic evaluations and coordinations by the Headquarters of Aerospace Strategy and the Aerospace Strategy Technical Investigation Panel under the Cabinet Secretariat. Since the operation period of the International Space Station (ISS) will be expanded to 2020, the revision of the ISS utilization scenario is being discussed. This paper firstly summarizes the differences between Space Shuttle utilization and the ISS utilization. Then, a practical strategy how the research objectives should be set, how the concept of experiment hardware design should be, how obtained data should be treated, and how the research team should be are discussed. Finally, current strategy for the utilization of the electrostatic levitation furnace is presented. In this July, Space Shuttle Atlantis had safely returned to Kennedy Space Center. This was a last mission of all space shuttle programs lasted for 30 years. After the Space Shuttle retirement, space life science experiments will suffer from significant limitations, especially sample transport and recovery. Space life science experiments from 2011, must be more highly feasible operation and experiment plans. Meanwhile, the International Space Station (ISS) will be extended until 2020, it would be compulsory to have increasingly strong demand for a cost-effective research results. In addition, after the devastating earthquake disaster on this March 11 in east side of Japan, the budget of the space development and others except earthquake reconstruction will be very tight. Under such circumstances, space life science researchers themselves not only rely on JAXA should be necessary to consider the future research strategy including the need, the importance, for further development of space life sciences. Here is a personal opinion about the direction of future research as one of space life science researcher not only as a JAXA scientist. The Multi-purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) with the Chamber for Combustion Experiment (CCE) was successfully launched toward the ISS/JEM(Kibo) by HTV-2/H-IIB-2 on January, 2011. This means that new era will start for microgravity combustion research. 4 combustion related researches have been already selected as candidates for experiments on the Kibo. At present, preparation for these experiments including detail consideration of experimental plan as well as development of experiment unique hardware is on-going. Excellent scienitific output toward future innovation of combustion technology is expected from these investigations, since development of advanced combustion technology is essential for solution of energy and environmental issues. In the present report, information on facilities for combustion research on the ISS as well as on 4 planned investigations on the Kibo will be introduced. Finally, expected evolution of microgravity combustion research in next decade will be described. Chemical processes are basically molecular ones and are generally not affected by the gravity. But it is reasonable that the gravity affects the processes of larger size even in the chemical systems. The meso-scopic chemical systems are the examples of above. In this research work, we have studied the following subjects as the meso-scopic chemical systems: i) Dissipative structure formation under variable gravity, ii) Chemical processes in the critical density fluctuations, iii) Effects of gravity on colloidal assemblies, iv) Liquid droplet motion by photocheminal Marangoni effect, v) Spontaneous rotation of the nonlinear charged colloid patterns under gravity, and vi) Preparation of honeycomb capsules. In this report the first research subject is mainly discussed, since this is most developed one. The experimental results have already been obtained under the hypergravity and by the parabolic flight. Although the Japanese apparatuses for fundamental physics have not been onboard the International Space Station, experimental data in this research field have been obtained through international collaboration and parabolic flights. The Japanese microgravity experiments in this field at present are complex plasmas and helium crystal growth. In this paper, current status of complex plasmas research is described since this is an experiment project of the ISS Science Project Office at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. After that, some future visions of this field are described and discussed by considering the possible strategy until 2020. The current situation of the crystal growth experiments conducted in Kibo and the future direction of crystal growth researches are mentioned from a perspective of scientific utilization. The following subjects are proposed as the future researches using Kibo: (1) understanding of crystal growth mechanism, (2) validation of influence of unmeasurable effect under a terrestrial condition upon crystal growth, (3) growth of high-quality crystal, and (4) reproduction of crystallization in space. IHI AEROSPACE Co.,Ltd. (IA) had developed and have been developing an important part of the International space station JEM “Kibo” and the many kinds of the experiment equipments in space from the start point of the Japanese space development. Now, the Exposed Facility (EF) and Pressurized Module (PM) of “Kibo” have been utilized for the technical test bed on orbit and the laboratory on orbit, for example, life science, medical science and material science experiments in microgravity in “Kibo”. And IA hopes to continue space utilization on earth orbit and start space utilization on Moon. IA will be developing the important system and experiment equipments for space utilization in future.

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History was made on Thursday, 3/30/17, when billionaire/genius/entrepreneur Elon Musk and his company, SpaceX, successfully reused a first stage rocket booster that was part of a prior launch. Up until this point, when rockets carried up satellites or other payloads into space, the stages of the rocket were deemed disposable as no one knew how to get them back undamaged. The problem with this was that the first stage of the rocket is also the most expensive component. It’s like having to throw away a jumbo jet airplane after just one use. The technology of SpaceX changes that with the ability to reclaim and reuse the 1st stage. After several successful retrievals of 1st stage components guiding themselves back to a launch pad on Earth via AI/GPS, this was the first time one of them was actually reused on a new flight mission. This is a game changer marking a significant reduction in space travel costs. Video of launch/ 1st stage return:

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Space Foundation News Friday is Deadline to Submit Tech Track Paper Abstracts Written by: developer The Space Foundation is accepting paper abstracts for the 33rd Space Symposium Tech Track. Tech Track presentations are welcome on technology developments with applications for civil, commercial, entrepreneurial and national security fields. The emphasis should be on recent activities or emerging technologies. Areas of interest include: - Space science - Hardware solutions - Software solutions The deadline to submit abstracts is Friday, Nov. 18. The 33rd Space Symposium will be held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA, April 3-6, 2016. This premier global space conference annually attracts thousands of space professionals from dozens of countries. Tech Track will be held all day at The Broadmoor on Monday, April 3, preceding the Space Symposium opening ceremony that evening. Key dates for Tech Track authors: Nov. 18, 2016: Abstracts due Jan. 13, 2017: Notification and detailed presenter instructions sent to authors via email Feb. 3, 2017: Deadline for author to confirm attendance March 24, 2017: Full papers due March 31, 2017: Presentations due April 3, 2017: Tech Track presentations at the 33rd Space Symposium Posted in Space Foundation News

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IAF chief on China-bound Iran flight in India airspace, scrambling jets| Video A Mahan Air plane was headed to China's Guangzhou when it was asked to land in India. Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday gave details about the response linked to an Iranian Mahan Air flight after its pilot chose to continue to fly to China’s Guangzhou when asked to land in Jaipur or Chandigarh. The IAF was reported to have scrambled Su-30MKI fighter jets to shadow the plane after inputs were received from Lahore’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) about a possible bomb threat. The threat, however, later turned out to be a hoax. “The primary method of suspension of any aircraft, which is suspected to be a rogue aircraft… the first method is with the help of fighter aircraft, which are on readiness. You can signal to the pilots onboard or anybody else who has taken command of the aircraft that they are being followed, and they can be destroyed.” “As per the given standard operating procedures, the response was to scramble fighters… initially two of them, from a base in Punjab. And then, thereafter, another two followed the aircraft,” the IAF chief was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. On Monday, an Airports Authority of Authority (AAI) had told HT that the landing permission to the aircraft "was denied by the Air Force through the ATC". "Lahore ATC had informed the Delhi ATC at around 9am about the bomb threat to the flight, after which the Delhi ATC had begin the SOP. However, the airline pilot, after sometime, informed the Delhi ATC that they will not be landing in any of the Indian airports," a Delhi airport official told HT. The IAF jets shadowed the Iran flight till it left the Indian airspace. The Iranian flight in a tweet said that the report on bomb threat was “fake” and that the flight was safe. “In the name of Allah. Following the publication of an allegation of a "threat to bomb a Mahan Airlines flight over India and request an emergency landing", the public relations of Mahan Airlines informed that the Airbus 340 passenger plane of this company was traveling from Tehran to Guangzhou in China,” read a statement by the Mahan Air.

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Fast private jet rental quote! Boeing 737 Private Jet. 10,000+ aircraft across 40,000 destinations worldwide. Competitive private jet charter rental prices. Book a private jet charter. Private jet rental describes the procedure of renting a Private jet for individual or company traveling. Boeing 737 private jet. This can be done via a selection of Private jet charter companies, which will usually offer a series of aircraft choices and also prices for consumers to pick from. Some aspects that may influence the price of a Private jet rental include the sort of airplane, the distance of the trip, as well as the period of the leasing. Furthermore, some companies might supply added services such as in-flight food catering and also ground transport. Private Jet Rental Expense – Boeing 737 Private Jet The expense of renting out a Private jet can differ significantly relying on numerous aspects, including the type of aircraft, the range of the flight, and the number of passengers. Generally, the hourly rate for a tiny Private jet, such as a Cessna Citation CJ2 or a Learjet 35A, can range from $2,500 to $4,500 per hr. For a mid-size jet, such as a Gulfstream G150 or a Hawker 800XP, the per hour price can range from $5,000 to $8,000 per hr. Big Private jets, such as a Bombardier Global 6000 or a Gulfstream G650, can cost upwards of $10,000 per hour to lease. Boeing 737 private jet. Additionally, there may be additional prices such as touchdown costs, gas surcharges, as well as catering expenditures. It is best to speak with a Private jet charter firm to get an exact quote for your specific flight requirements. Private Jet Charter Price Estimator The price of a Private jet charter can differ greatly depending on a variety of aspects such as the type of airplane, distance of the flight, number of passengers, and also area of departure and arrival. Boeing 737 private jet. Here is a rough estimate of the cost of a Private jet charter based upon some typical circumstances: • Light jet ( as much as 8 guests): $5,000 – $10,000 per hr • Mid-size jet ( approximately 10 guests): $10,000 – $20,000 per hour • Heavy jet ( as much as 14 guests): $20,000 – $30,000 per hour • Ultra-long-range jet ( as much as 16 passengers): $30,000 – $50,000 per hour For a one-way trip from New york city to Los Angeles ( around 2,500 miles) on a light jet, the price could be around $25,000 – $50,000. On the other hand, a round-trip trip from New York to Paris ( around 3,500 miles) on a mid-size jet might set you back around $100,000 – $200,000. It is very important to keep in mind that these estimates are harsh and also may not mirror the real price of a particular flight. Boeing 737 private jet. To get a extra precise quote, it’s finest to get in touch with a Private jet charter firm and supply them with the information of your flight. How Much To Rent A Private Jet – Boeing 737 Private Jet The cost to rent out a Private jet can vary substantially depending upon numerous aspects, consisting of the sort of aircraft, the distance of the flight, as well as the area of the airplane. Generally, a little Private jet (such as a Cessna Citation Mustang) can set you back around $2,000-$ 3,000 per hour to lease. Boeing 737 private jet. A bigger jet (such as a Gulfstream G550) can cost upwards of $20,000-$ 30,000 per hour to rent. Additionally, there might be added costs such as gas surcharges, landing costs, and also staff expenditures. It’s additionally important to note that numerous Private jet rental companies offer subscription or fractional possession programs that permit individuals to purchase a share of the aircraft and also fly at a lowered per hour price. Boeing 737 private jet. It’s finest to speak to a Private jet rental business straight for a quote on a specific trip. Rent A Private Jet Renting a Private jet can be a glamorous as well as practical method to take a trip. Boeing 737 private jet. Here are a couple of points to keep in mind when thinking about renting a Private jet: 1. Cost: Renting a Private jet can be pricey, with rates varying based upon the kind of jet, the period of the trip, as well as the range of the journey. Be sure to study different choices as well as contrast prices before making a decision. 2. Type of jet: There are a variety of Private jets available for rent, including tiny prop planes, midsize jets, and large high-end jets. Think about the dimension of your event as well as your traveling needs when selecting the kind of jet. 3. Flight schedule: Boeing 737 private jet. When renting a Private jet, you have the adaptability to create your own flight itinerary. This can include numerous stops as well as locations, or perhaps side journeys. Make sure to collaborate with the rental firm to plan your trip. 4. Facilities: Many Private jets provide a variety of services such as comfy seats, in-flight amusement, as well as premium meals. Make certain to ask about these choices when thinking about a leasing. 5. Security: Safety needs to always be a top concern when leasing a Private jet. Make certain to research the rental company as well as their safety record prior to deciding. Boeing 737 private jet. Overall, renting out a Private jet can be a glamorous and hassle-free way to take a trip, but it is very important to do your research and also consider your needs before making a decision. Private Jet companies – Boeing 737 Private Jet 5. OneSky Jets. 6. Sentient Jet. 8. Magellan Jets. 9. Paramount Business Jets. 10. Air Charter Service. How Much To Charter A Private Jet. The price of hiring a Private jet varies depending on several variables, including the kind of aircraft, the distance of the trip, as well as the variety of travelers. Boeing 737 private jet. Generally, costs can vary from $5,000 to $20,000 per hour. A tiny jet such as a Cessna Citation CJ2 can cost around $5,000 to $7,000 per hour, while a larger jet such as a Gulfstream G450 can cost $15,000 to $20,000 per hr. In addition, there might be additional prices such as gas additional charges, touchdown costs, and also food catering. Boeing 737 private jet. It’s advised to get a quote from a charter firm for a specific journey to obtain an accurate quote of the expense. Are there any cost effective Private jet rental companies? Yes, there are several economical Private jet rental companies, consisting of:. 1. XOJET: Offers versatile membership options and also competitive prices for Private jet charter flights. 2. JetSuite: Provides a variety of airplane at competitive rates for both short and lasting charters. 3. VistaJet: Deals both short as well as long-lasting charter alternatives at affordable prices, as well as a membership program for constant flyers. 4. JetSmarter: Supplies a membership program that permits members to publication Private jet flights at affordable rates. 5. Flexjet: Offers fractional ownership and leasing alternatives for Private jets, in addition to on-demand charter services. 6. Air Charter Solution: Provides a variety of Private jet charter choices, consisting of vacant leg flights as well as one-way charters, at competitive rates. It’s important to keep in mind that costs can differ depending on the type of airplane, location, as well as season, so it’s constantly best to obtain a quote from multiple companies prior to making a decision. Any kind of have experience with Private jet leasings or empty leg flights? – Boeing 737 Private Jet Private jet leasings include renting a Private jet for a specific trip or trip. Boeing 737 private jet. This can include round trip flights, one-way trips, or multi-leg trips. The price of a Private jet rental can vary depending upon the sort of aircraft, the size of the trip, and the number of travelers. Vacant leg flights, also called ferry trips, occur when a Private jet needs to fly to a specific location to grab guests, however there are no passengers on the return leg. Boeing 737 private jet. These flights are often used at a affordable rate as the jet requires to fly back to its online vacant. Both Private jet rentals as well as vacant leg trips can be reserved through Private jet charter companies or on-line systems. It is necessary to research study as well as compare different choices to find the very best offer as well as guarantee that the company is respectable and also certified with security policies. Boeing 737 private jet. What are some companies that provide Private jet rental services, as well as just how much does it set you back per hour or per day? 1. NetJets – Prices begin at $4,995 per hr. 2. Flexjet – Prices start at $5,995 per hour. 3. Xojet – Prices begin at $5,995 per hr. 4. Executive Jet Administration – Expenses begin at $5,500 per hour. Boeing 737 private jet. 5. JetSuite – Expenses begin at $5,950 per hr. 6. Blue Celebrity Jets – Costs start at $5,500 per hr. 7. Air Charter Solution – Prices start at $5,000 per hour. 8. PrivateFly – Expenses begin at $6,000 per hr. 9. Magellan Jets – Expenses start at $6,000 per hour. 10. Paramount Business Jets – Expenses begin at $5,500 per hour. It is important to keep in mind that these rates go through transform based on elements such as the type of aircraft, place, and also period of the flight. Additionally, several companies provide marked down rates for longer-term services or membership programs. Boeing 737 private jet. It is advised to speak to the companies directly for the most exact as well as current prices information. What is free legs traveling ( primarily on Private jets or services)? Are they cost-effective? – Boeing 737 Private Jet Free legs travel describes the method of taking advantage of vacant legs on Private jets or services. Boeing 737 private jet. These are trips that are arranged to fly empty, either because they are going back to their online after leaving guests or due to the fact that they are positioning themselves for a future trip. Rather than flying empty, these jets and also services can be booked by individuals or teams at a lowered cost, as the jet or rental company is seeking to load the empty space. Boeing 737 private jet. This can be a more affordable option for those aiming to fly Private, as the expense of the flight is usually dramatically lower than booking a complete charter. Nevertheless, it should be kept in mind that the locations and also routines completely free legs traveling may be restricted, as well as might not line up with the vacationer’s desired travel plan. Is chartering a Private jet worth it? It relies on the individual’s specific demands and conditions. Hiring a Private jet can offer a number of advantages such as raised personal privacy, flexibility, and also convenience. It can likewise conserve time by preventing lengthy protection lines as well as stopovers at business airport terminals. Boeing 737 private jet. However, it can likewise be costly and might not be needed for all sorts of traveling. Eventually, whether hiring a Private jet deserves it will rely on the person’s priorities as well as spending plan. Private Jet Rental Near Me – Boeing 737 Private Jet If you are seeking a Private jet service near you, there are a few options to take into consideration. Some companies that supply Private jet rental services include:. • NetJets: This firm has a fleet of over 700 airplane and runs in over 120 nations. Boeing 737 private jet. They offer a selection of jet dimensions as well as services, consisting of fractional possession as well as jet card programs. • Xojet: This company uses Private jet charter services and also has a fleet of over 100 aircraft. They run in the US as well as Canada and use a selection of jet dimensions and services. • JetSuite: This business uses Private jet charter services as well as has a fleet of over 30 airplane. They operate in the United States and also offer a variety of jet dimensions and also services. • Flexjet: This business offers fractional jet possession and also jet card programs. They have a fleet of over 150 aircraft and also operate in over 40 countries. • Delta Private Jets: This company uses Private jet charter services as well as has a fleet of over 70 aircraft. They run in the US and provide a range of jet sizes and also services. To locate a Private jet leasing near you, you can search online for Private jet charter companies in your area or get in touch with a travel agent that focuses on Private jet travel. Private jet rental refers to the process of leasing a Private jet for individual or business travel. Cost: Renting out a Private jet can be pricey, with prices varying based on the type of jet, the period of the trip, and also the distance of the journey. Kind of jet: Boeing 737 private jet. There are a variety of Private jets readily available for rent, including small prop aircrafts, midsize jets, and also huge high-end jets. Private jet leasings entail renting out a Private jet for a particular trip or journey. Rather of flying vacant, these jets and also services can be scheduled by individuals or groups at a minimized expense, as the jet or rental company is looking to load the vacant space.

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13 August 1914: Lieutenant Hubert Dunsterville Harvey-Kelly, No. 2 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, departed Dover at 6:25 a.m., 13 August 1914, enroute to Amiens, France. He flew a Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2.a, number 471. Landing near Amiens at 8:20 a.m., this was the first British airplane to arrive in France following the outbreak of World War I. Hubert Dunsterville Harvey-Kelly was born at Berry Pomeroy, Devon, 9 February 1891. He was one of five children of Colonel Harvey Hamilton Harvey-Kelly, Indian Staff Corps, and Constance J. Dunsterville Harvey-Kelly. (They were married at Hyderabad, Siad, 15 December 1877.) He attended the Modern School, and the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. On graduation, Harvey-Kelly received a commission as a second lieutenant in the Royal Irish Regiment, 5 October 1910. He was promoted to lieutenant, 23 October 1912. After learning to fly, Lieutenant Harvey-Kelly received the Royal Aero Club aviator’s license number 501, issued 30 May 1913. At his own request, Harvey-Kelly was then attached to the Royal Flying Corps, as a Lieutenant, R.F.C. Reserve, 14 August 1913. Lieutenant Harvey-Kelly was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, 18 February 1915, and promoted to captain, 23 May 1915. On 30 January 1916, Captain Harvey-Kelly was promoted to the temporary rank of major. In command of No. 19 Squadron, R.F.C., Major Dunston was flying a SPAD S.VII C.1 when he was shot down 25 April 1917 by Oberleutnant Kurt Robert Wilhelm Wolff, flying an Albatros D.III. Severely injured, he died in a German field hospital, 29 April. Major Hubert Dunsterville Harvey-Kelly, D.S.O., Royal Irish Regiment (attd. Royal Flying Corps) was buried at Brown’s Copse Cemetery, northwest of Roeux, Pas-de-Calais, France. Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2.a number 471 had been built by the Coventry Ordnance Works and delivered to the Royal Flying Corps at Farnborough, 5 June 1913. It had initially been assigned to the Central Flying School before being transferred to No. 2 Squadron. The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E. (which stands for Blériot Experimental, meaning that it was a tractor-type airplane, which had been developed by Louis Blériot) was designed by Geoffrey de Havilland. It was a two-place, single-engine, two-bay biplane which was used as a trainer, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery spotter or bomber. An observer occupied the forward cockpit and the pilot was aft. The B.E.2.b was essentially the same as the B.E.2.a, except the cockpit sides were higher. The elevator control cables were external from the pilot’s cockpit, aft. Probably the most significant change was the use of ailerons for the B.E.2.b, where the previous versions had used wing-warping like the original 1903 Wright Flyer. The fuselage was constructed of a wooden framework, cross-braced with wires. The wings had wood spars and ribs. The airframe was covered in doped fabric. The wings of the 2.a and 2.b were straight with no dihedral. Both upper and lower wings had the same span and chord, and were not staggered. (The B.E.2.c added both dihedral and stagger.) The lower wing spars were connected through the fuselage with steel tubing. The landing gear had both wheels and tires, but also wood-covered steel tube skids extending forward to protect the propeller from contacting the ground. The B.E.2.a–2.b was 29 feet, 6½ inches (9.004 meters) long with a wingspan of 38 feet, 7½ inches (11.773 meters). The wings’ chord was 6 feet, 4 inches (1.930 meters). It had an empty weight of 1,274 pounds (578 kilograms) and gross weight of 1,600 pounds (726 kilograms). The B.E.2, B.E.2.a and B.E.2.b were powered by an air-cooled, normally-aspirated 6.949 liter (424.036 cubic inch) Renault Type WB side-valve 90° V-8 engine with two valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 4.12:1. The WB was rated at 70 horsepower at 1,750 r.p.m. The engine drove a four-bladed, fixed-pitch wooden propeller at one-half crankshaft speed. The Renault WB was 3 feet, 9.5 inches (1.556 meters) long, 2 feet, 8.8 inches (0.833 meters) high and 2 feet, 5.8 inches (0.757 meters) wide. It weighed 396 pounds (180 kilograms). The airplane had a maximum speed of 70 miles per hour (113 kilometers per hour) at Sea Level and 65 miles per hour (105 kilometers per hour) at 6,500 feet (1,981 meters). It could climb to 3,000 feet (914 meters) in 9 minutes and to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) in 35 minutes. The service ceiling was 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). Maximum endurance was 3 hours. The B.E.2.b was unarmed. The crew could only defend themselves with their personal weapons. The type was easy prey for German fighters. It could carry a small bomb. Although designed by the Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnbourough, only 6 B.E.2s were built there. The remainder were built by Armstong Whitworth, British and Colonial Airplane Co., Coventry Ordnance Works, Handley Page, Hewlett and Blondeau, and Vickers. Eighty-five of the B.E.2.b variant were produced, with most being used as trainers. Nineteen were sent to the Expeditionary Force in France, and one to the Middle East Brigade. By late 1915, the type had been almost completely replaced by the improved B.E.2.c. © 2018, Bryan R. Swopes

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X-Plane is an addictive, Cross-platform, Single and Multiplayer Flight Simulation developed by Laminar Research. The game takes place in the different location across the globe and includes a massive variety of planes, aircraft, and helicopters. The game offers customization features and lets you create and customize your own plane to pilot. Select your plane and get into the game world where you have to complete a set of challenging missions and earn experience points. Equip your aircraft with weapons and missiles and use against enemies to crush them. The game includes different plane such as F-4 Phantom II, Piper PA-18 Super Cub, Beechcraft King Air and more. It includes Air-traffic features assists you from start-up to shut-down and also handle the other planes around you. X-Plane includes core features such as Thirty Airplanes, Virtual Pilot, Traffic Control, Global Scenery, Online Flying, Detailed Environment, and more. With the best mechanics, addictive gameplay, exciting graphics, and controls, X-Plane is the best game as compared to other Flight Simulations. Infinite Flight is an addictive and full-featured Flight Simulation designed for aviation lovers. The game supports both Single and Multiplayer modes and includes a massive variety of planes, aircraft, and helicopters. Select your plane to pilot and immerse yourself in flight experience. Play solo or with other real players around the world. Complete a series of complex challenges, face obstacles and earn points. There are lots of planes to unlock and a Real Air Traffic Controller which is operated by real people around the world just like real airports. The game offers a realistic environment and plane features to enjoy. Each plane is the game has its unique missions you must complete to score points. You can also pilot passenger planes and offer your service as the pilot. It lets you a chance to show off your pilot skills in different levels and takes part in air shows, adventures, and weekly events. Over 40+ Planes, over 50 Regions, ILS (Instrument Landing System), Advanced Replay System, etc. are the prominent features of the game. Try it out. Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator allows you navigate the world of flying in a brilliant quality that you have never experience before. The game mixes the Action, Open World, Virtual Reality and Flight Simulation elements developed and published by IPACS. It supports Single-player mode only and introduces next generation flight simulation, containing highly detailed environment, aircraft, realistic physics and scenery. Up to sixteen aircraft are available, including F-18, ASG 20 Glider, Airbus A320, King Air C90 GTx, and more. Assume the role of the pilot, select your favorite airplane and start exploring the world to immerse yourself in realistic flight gameplay experience. The game takes place in the different locations around the world and features a variety of airports where from you take off your plane. It has different view modes such as Cockpit, Follow, Tower, Fly by, HUD View and more. Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator includes key features such as Replay System, Realistic Flight Physics, Adjustable Cockpit Lights, more than 150 Airports, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it. More About Extreme Landings Extreme Landings is a Simulation, Adventure, and Single-player video game developed by RORTOS. Throughout the game, the player assumes the role of a pilot whose main mission is to handle the most critical flight conditions by using his skills. The player must solve over 5,000 possible situations to reach the highest pilot ranking. The game has over thirty missions where each mission has a unique challenge to pass. The game comes up with over 500 airports replicas as well as critical weather conditions to experience. Six missions are free of cost, but the remaining missions require purchasing. The game features a weather radar tool for judging the perfect weather condition such as Microburst, Ice, Storm, etc. The player controls the plane in real-time such as fuel management, weight balancing, control of the rudder, flaps, etc. The core features of the game are Realistic Flight Simulation, Many Airports, In-game Purchases, and Various Weather Conditions.

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I've had one rapid depressurization over the years — at FL 350 in a Boeing 707 — and believe all the practice in the simulator you can get comes in handy. There are a few things most of us pilots don't understand about the requirements, the priorities, and the process. A better understanding could save your life. - Requirements: most of us believe the regulations mandate we be able to get the airplane from any cruise altitude to 10,000' in four minutes or less. There is no such requirement. 14 CFR §121.333 and 14 CFR 135.157 stipulate oxygen requirements that become stricter if a descent to 14,000' (121) or 15,000' (135) cannot be made in 4 minutes. - Priorities: The G450 will get the aircraft headed downhill for you, even if you do nothing. Your priority is to get on oxygen. Take a look at the case of Learjet N47BA for what happens when you don't. - Process: The first thing you as the pilot need to do is breathe. Rather than fumble with your glasses, headset, or that filet mignon sitting in your lap, pull out the oxygen and put the mask to your face. Take a few breaths, dial the altitude select knob down, ensure the airplane enters a dive. Then, calmly, takeoff your glasses and headset, place the oxygen mask over your head, and get on with the business of saving everyone's lives. Manual Rapid Descent Procedure [G450 Airplane Flight Manual, §04-21-20] - Power Levers . . . IDLE - Airspeed . . . ESTABLISH MMO / VMO - Speed Brakes . . . DEPLOY - Airspeed . . . MAINTAIN MMO / VMO - SEAT BELT / NO SMOKING . . . ON - Transponder Code . . . SET 7700 - Air Traffic Control (ATC) . . . NOTIFY - Level Off . . . 15,000 FT OR MINIMUM ENROUTE ALTITUDE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE ASSUMES STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF AIRCRAFT. IF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY IS IN DOUBT, LIMIT SPEED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND AVOID HIGH MANEUVERING LOADS. NOTE: An initial pitch attitude of 8° to 10° nose down is recommended to commence descent. As speed approaches MMO / VMO, extend the speed brakes to maximize the rate of descent. Adjust pitch attitude as necessary to avoid an overspeed condition. Consider leaving the autopilot engaged and using the touch control steering (TCS) button to override its inputs to turn and point the airplane downward while the PM adjusts the altitude select to the desired lower altitude. NOTE: It is recommended that the emergency descent be flown manually in order to achieve maximum descent rate. You are better off leaving the autopilot engaged — if you pass out the autopilot can get you down to altitude, level off, and push the power levers forward. Even if the speed brakes are deployed, the aircraft will maintain speed until you recover. Automatic Emergency Descent You may have noticed that there are several sections of the AFM and AOM that tell you the Emergency Descent Mode of the autopilot is armed "anytime airplane altitude is greater than 40,000 feet" and a few others that say "at FL400 or higher." Judging by the numbers of references one would guess the former is correct. According to the Gulfstream chief production test pilot, the answer is the latter, which leads me to believe it is probably the former. So, in short, I don't know. (Newer Gulfstreams have lowered the threshold to FL300 or higher. Or is it greater than 30,000 feet?) [G450 Airplane Flight Manual, §04-21-30] The autopilot has an automatic Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) that is armed anytime aircraft altitude is greater than 40,000 feet with autopilot selected ON. When the red Cabin Pressure Low warning message is displayed on the Crew Alerting System (CAS) and aircraft altitude is greater than 40,000 feet with autopilot selected ON, the following occurs: - The SPEED target on flight guidance panel changes to 340 KCAS in MANUAL mode. - The ALTITUDE preselect is set to 15,000 feet. - The autopilot commands a left turn with a 90° heading change in the HEADING HOLD mode. - The autothrottle (if engaged) retards power levers to idle. If the autothrottle is not engaged, it automatically engages and retards power levers to idle. - The aircraft descends at MMO / VMO to 15,000 ft. - At 15,000 ft, the SPEED target changes to 250 KCAS. - The autothrottle sets power to maintain 250 KCAS. As the nose heads downward try to consider the aircraft's structural integrity and evaluate if a VMO descent with the speed brakes deployed will do more harm than good. NOTE: The pilot may override EDM by disconnecting the autopilot. You should leave the autopilot engaged and use the touch control steering (TCS) to get the airplane pointed where you wanted — if you pass out the autopilot can get you down to altitude, level off, and push the power levers forward. Even if the speed brakes are deployed, the aircraft will maintain speed until you recover. Oxygen Duration vs Descent Target How low do you go? Well, how much oxygen do you have? The G450 oxygen chart in the AFM Limitations section only provides crew duration, on the theory that you will get down to 15,000' where the passengers can - legally - go off oxygen: Figure: G450 Oxygen duration chart, from G450 Airplane Flight Manual, §01-35-00, figure 1. But if you want to know the right answer, you will have to look at the Operating Manual Supplement OMS 2, Extended Range Operations, where you will find this gem: Figure: Oxygen durations, from G450 Operating Manual Supplement G450-OMS-02, Table III. 14 CFR 121, Title 14: Aeronautics and Space, Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation 14 CFR 135, Title 14: Aeronautics and Space, Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation Gulfstream G450 Airplane Flight Manual, Revision 36, December 5, 2013 Gulfstream G450 Operating Manual Supplement, G-450-OMS-02, Extended Operations (ETOPS) Guide, Revision 2, April 2, 2009

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Of Russian origin: MiG When it comes to fighter planes, Russia has a hall of fame which is hard to challenge. The big names of Soviet military plane production from the propeller and on to the jet age are iconic. Ilyushin, Sukhoi, Tupolev, and Yakovlev helped make air warfare what it is today. And one more name has been chattered across radar rooms and fighter intercoms throughout the Cold War world and continues to provide mainstays of the Russian airforce today: MiG. Founded by the Soviet aircraft designers Artyom Mikoyan and Mikhail Gurevich, the abbreviation MiG came from their names, ‘Mikoyan and Gurevich’ (‘and’ in Russian is pronounced like ‘i’ as in the word ‘middle’, and so we get ‘MiG’). The design bureau started making aircraft for the Soviet armies fighting the Nazis, but their early models didn’t compare well to other Soviet planes or to their German-built opponents. However MiGs came into their own with the arrival of jet power. breakthrough came with the MiG 15. Arriving into the Korean War, the plane shocked U.S. and UN forces, outclassing all its opponents. Operating near the North Korean-Chinese border, raging dog fights earned the territory the name ‘MiG alley’. With Soviet planes and technicians arriving to China and North Korea, Soviet pilots also joined the fray but had to try and keep their identities secret as the USSR wasn’t supposed to be a combatant. Russian pilots have recalled how they were given cards with commonly used Korean flight commands to say over their radio intercoms, but the deception had mixed results with reports of Russian swearing being intercepted in the heat of combat. its wide, open nose and swept back wings, the MiG 15 was one of the most widely produced jets ever, 12,000 being built by the Soviet Union and another 6000 produced under license in foreign countries. Later on the MiG 15 evolved into the MiG 17 which was used in Vietnam, as were MiG 19s, the first supersonic jets produced by MiG. But the greatest jet to serve North Vietnam was the MiG 21, the second of MiG’s big successes. It was nicknamed ‘balalaika’ because of its resemblance, when viewed from above, to the traditional Russian stringed instrument. When it arrived, the MiG 21 was again one the most advanced fighters around, and many North Vietnamese pilots became aces while flying it. The threat it posed led to the creation of the U.S. ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Red Flag’ advanced flying schools. It’s been used by over fifty countries and still serves in some airforces over half a century after its maiden flight. It has set aviation records the world over, and in name at least is the most produced supersonic jet in aviation history. MiG kept innovating, producing the MiG 23, 25, 29 and 31. Many MiG 31s are still in service with the Russian airforce today. Currently in development is the MiG 35, with vastly improved radar and control systems that may once again let a MiG compete technically with the best modern fighters around. Written by Tom Barton , RT correspondent

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Curiosity Mission Updates Sols 2008-2010: Exploring variations in composition, texture, and colorWritten by Lauren Edgar on 03.30.2018 NASA's Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image using its Right Navigation Cameras (Navcams) on Sol 2007 Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Mahli Image of Sand NASA's Mars rover Curiosity acquired this image using its Mars Hand Lens Imager (MAHLI), located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm, on March 28, 2018, Sol 2005 of the Mars Science Laboratory Mission, at 09:59:48 UTC. Yesterday Curiosity drove 35 m to the southeast, which set us up for some great contact science on the rim of a small impact crater. We're working our way toward Region 13 on Vera Rubin Ridge and exploring changes in bedrock composition, texture, and color, as shown in the Navcam and MAHLI images. I was the SOWG Chair today, and we developed a 3-sol plan with a lot of great science for the weekend. The first sol kicks off with ChemCam observations of "Beinn Dearg Mhor," "Dun Caan," and "Dalbeattie" to look for changes in chemistry within the red bedrock in our workspace. Sometimes I'm convinced that the geology theme group intentionally picks names that are hard for me to pronounce during the SOWG meeting! Then we'll acquire Mastcam documentation of those targets as well as a mosaic to characterize a sandy trough on the floor of the small crater at "Saxa Vord." In the afternoon, we planned contact science (including DRT, MAHLI, and APXS) on the targets "Lanark" and "Dun Caan" and some overnight APXS integrations. These observations will help to compare orbital observations to surface characteristics, particularly as we move through an area with a high hematite signature in orbital spectroscopic data. On the second sol Curiosity will acquire Mastcam multispectral observations of the DRT target "Lanark," and the stratigraphy exposed in the wall of the small crater at the target "Stac Fada." After completing science activities at this location, Curiosity will drive to the southeast to investigate variations in color and sedimentary structures. On the third sol, we planned an early science block for environmental monitoring activities. Later in the afternoon Curiosity will acquire a long distance RMI to characterize the yardangs and stratigraphy exposed higher on the slope of Mt Sharp. We'll also acquire several additional Navcam and Mastcam images to monitor atmospheric opacity, clouds, and scattering properties. It's going to be a busy weekend on Mars! About this Blog These blog updates are provided by self-selected Mars Science Laboratory mission team members who love to share what Curiosity is doing with the public. Dates of planned rover activities described in these reports are subject to change due to a variety of factors related to the Martian environment, communication relays and rover status.

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The following requirements must be met in order to use your Drone to fly with DroneBase: UPDATE: Due to client requests and issues stemming from assets submitted with non-DJI drones, we now require all pilots to fly with DJI brand drones during client missions. EXCEPT for fixed-wing drones where other drone brands are still acceptable. - Must own and operate at minimum a DJI Phantom 4 Advanced, equivalent, or better drone system. - Please see the mission-specific equipment requirements as they tend to differ from mission to mission. - Must be able to take geo-referenced, 20MP images that have accurate latitude/longitude and altitude recordings. - There is a small chance that a few customers will allow 12MP DJI drone systems (Some drone systems are still not allowed due to sensor quality - see note below) - US Pilots are required to register your drone for commercial purposes if above 0.55 lbs - If international, please follow your respective regulations - The drone’s camera must be able to take at a minimum of 12MP images and 2.7k video or higher - 4k is Preferred - Requirements may differ from mission to mission. - No fish-eye distortion - Gimbal must be set + level so as to prevent slants - If you have a hand-held camera, DSLR quality is also preferred (15MP and up) - At a minimum, you should carry 3-4 batteries per drone (NOTE: The Mavic Air, Mavic Mini, Mavic Mini 2, and the Spark are NOT approved for client missions. We will update this page if/when that changes. The Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S can be used for missions that require a manual shot list. These cannot be used on automated flights.) Ground photos are requested on occasion and so flight times will vary depending on scope of a mission.

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|Fastest flight time||2h 45m||The fastest flight from Omaha to Orlando takes 2h 45m| |Direct flights||Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun||Direct flights go from Omaha to Orlando on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Frontier.| |Airports in Orlando||2 airports||There are 2 airports near Orlando: Orlando (MCO), Orlando Sanford Intl (SFB)| The cheapest time of year to fly to Orlando from Omaha is August. The most expensive is October. 16 days before The cheapest time to buy a flight from Omaha to Orlando is approximately 16 days to departure Orlando is 1933,2 km away from Omaha Eppley Airfield.

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MEET THE TEAM Flying is our passion!! We are here to share our love for flying and aviation with you. All our flight instructors have met the FAA's rigorous training requirements in order to give you the most comprehensive training possible. They will certainly make you feel at home. From first flight to advanced ratings to Flight Review to stay current, we are here to help you achieve your goals. Our instructor rate is $50 per hour. Chief Flight Instructor – ATP, CFI, CFII, & MEI Owner and a Landscape Architect of MJCI, Inc., Design/Build Company in Fairfax, VA. Learned to fly in 1972 at New Garden Flying Field, Kennett Square, PA. Earned his Flight Instructor certificates in early 80's; chief pilot/director of operations and check airman for 135 operation in '84 - '87; air ambulance pilot in '86 - '87; part time corporate pilot during '87- '95; and the Chief Flight Instructor at Airport Services - APS Flight School since 2011. Restored and owns a 1940 J3 Cub. Avid fly fisherman. Enthusiastic for folks who really want to learn! Flight Instructor and Mechanic – CFI & Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic with inspection Authorization (IA) Flight Instructor and Operations – CFI, MEI, & AGI Retired Army Signal/Foreign Area Officer and a Co-founder of Linking Human Power (LiPH), a cognitive design consulting firm. Started flying in 2000 at August Regional Airport, Georgia. After a long break following her retirement, earned a flight instructor certificate at the end of 2015. An amputee pilot. A professional ski instructor and a rescue diver with genuine interest in helping students achieve their dreams of becoming pilots. Flight instructor - CFI, CFII, & MEI Former US Naval Officer (1999-2005) and current US Government pilot based in Northern Virginia. He started flying at Paine Field, just north of Seattle, Washington, in 2002. Over the years, he has been fortunate to have flown with outstanding instructors and aviators. These men and women provided sound guidance and mentorship throughout his aviation career. His strong desire is to pay this forward in helping develop and mentor the next generation of pilots. Flight Instructor - CFI Air Traffic Controller at Potomac TRACON, started flying in 1999 at Cross Keys Airport in southern NJ; worked every possible aviation-related jobs until earning her CFI in 2006. Spent a year as a flight instructor until 2008 when she was hired by the FAA as an air traffic controller. When she is not teaching or controlling, she enjoys flying her C172 and trying to get back into flying her C120. She is also building an RV-10 and is the event coordinator for the annual Women Can Fly at KHWY. She loves all things aviation and loves sharing it with as many people as she can. Flight Instructor – ATP, CFI, CFII, & AGI

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Cassie Barlow Interview for Veterans' Voices Cassie Barlow (DOB: December 10, 1965) was commissioned into the United States Air Force in November 1988. She began studying at Georgetown University on ROTC scholarship eventually earning a Doctorate in Psychology. Ms. Barlow served during Operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. She served at Wright Patterson Air Force base and the Pentagon before retiring in 2014 having achieved the rank of colonel. Special Collections and Archives provides reprints or digital copies of our materials for a fee. For further information please visit their website or call (937) 775-2092. Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries Digital Initiatives and Repository Services Department; Wright State University Libraries

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Scientists have been using drones for decades, but as they become more affordable and portable, they’re proving critical to studying—and saving—our most vulnerable environments. Journalists like to lean on anecdotes to tell stories about climate change, but for climate scientists, data is everything. But data collection is seldom a quick or inexpensive task, especially when that data is best acquired via a bird’s eye view of, say, an undulating coastline or a vast expanse of ice. Fortunately, drones (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles [UAVs], or unmanned aerial systems [UASs]) can serve as robotic avian minions, filling niches for which the conventional methods of aerial data collection — like chartering planes or tapping into satellite data — are poorly suited. Drones are not new, nor are climate scientists only now discovering their utility as research tools. “Back in 1998, we used what was considered a smaller UAV at that time” for studying ice cover in the Arctic, says James Maslanik, a research professor emeritus from the aerospace engineering sciences department at the University of Colorado-Boulder. “It was a cutting-edge system, it was way ahead of its time,” he says of the fixed-wing UAV they employed. It had a three-meter wingspan, a four-kilogram payload limit, and was gas-powered. Maslanik recalls having to drag 50-gallon drums of aviation fuel up to their research station in the Arctic just to get the UAV in the air.

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An Airman from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Contingency Response Group marshals a C-130 Hercules aircraft using night-vision equipment at Muñiz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on June 15, 2021, as part of Maintenance University. More than 130 Airmen from the Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing trained on career-specific proficiencies during the intensive course, joining with members of the Puerto Rico Air Guard for night-vision training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Wear) iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 mini back dual wide camera 4.2mm f/1.6 No camera details available. This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.

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NASA bracing for first hurricane since shuttles retired CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is bracing for its first hurricane without space shuttles to worry about. Now it's SpaceX and Boeing fretting about hurricane-force wind and equally devastating storm surges. Before the shuttle fleet's retirement in 2011, rollbacks from the launch pads were commonplace during hurricane season at Kennedy Space Center. Now both pads are empty, at least for the time being. NASA is modifying Launch Complex 39B for its still-in-development Space Launch System mega-rockets intended for outer-space travel. SpaceX is leasing the other pad, 39A, from where Apollo astronauts departed for the moon and multiple shuttle flights began. SpaceX was counting on this historic pad to get its rockets flying again, possibly in November, once modifications were complete. The SpaceX pad at neighboring Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was damaged Sept. 1 when a Falcon rocket exploded during prelaunch testing. Boeing, meanwhile, is using a former shuttle hangar to build capsules to fly future space station crews as early as 2018. The building can withstand 105 mph wind — no more. SpaceX is also in the race to get Americans launched into space again from U.S. soil, possibly in the next year. NASA isn't out of the space game, though, by a long shot. The space agency is developing a new capsule called Orion for sending astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit; it has its sights set on Mars in the 2030s. The spacecraft was covered in a Kennedy building built to withstand sustained wind of 114 mph and gusts of 125 mph. A much-advanced, next-generation GOES weather satellite, meanwhile, was inside an even stronger building in nearby Titusville, capable of tolerating 130-mph wind, NASA spokesman George Diller said Thursday. The satellite is supposed to launch on an Atlas V rocket on Nov. 4, although that date may now be in jeopardy because of Matthew. This "game-changer" of a satellite, as weather officials call it, will enhance meteorologists' ability to monitor hurricanes and climate to boot. Kennedy was closed Thursday and Friday, with a 116-person ride-out crew on duty to help keep things safe. Its visitor complex — home to space shuttle Atlantis in retirement — also was shut down. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/ Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

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Urban Air Mobility is a buzzphrase these days. It’s a way of describing a coming future where unmanned aerial vehicles – including air taxis that ferry passengers – are part of the urban airspace. Think about the last time you were stuck in traffic. Wouldn’t it have been a cool option if you could have summoned an aircraft with a phone app, climbed in, and been autonomously flown to a landing pad close to your destination? That’s the vision several companies have of the near future, in a world of Urban Air Mobility, or UAM. We’ve written about this before with EHang, the Chinese manufacturer of a two-person, autonomous passenger-carrying vehicle. Today, we’re going to look at another contender. Introducing Wisk and Cora It’s okay if you haven’t heard those names before. But we can pretty much guarantee you’ve heard of two related names. Wisk is a company established in 2019. It’s a joint venture between Boeing and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With its headquarters in Mountain View, California, it also has offices in Atlanta and New Zealand. But the seeds of Cora – its passenger carrying drone – started earlier, in 2010. That’s when a partnership with Kitty Hawk along began, and it’s where the Cora project first got under way. The aircraft first flew in 2017 and has since completed more than 1,400 successful flights. A unique VTOL design All passenger drones intended for the world of Urban Air Mobility are VTOLs. You need to be able to take off and land vertically in an urban center, as it’s not realistic to start building runways everywhere. Some designs, like EHang’s EH216, clearly have their roots in the world of multicopters: Cora is different. It uses a fixed-wing and a single pusher propeller for forward motion. It also has a dozen small props for vertical lift. Those propellers caught our eye immediately, as there’s some pretty interesting engineering going on. The blades are short and broad. Wisk refers to them as “fans.” Once you hear that, and take a second look, it’s pretty clear they do look more like fan blades than propellers. We’re guessing there are 12 of them because they have less lift than larger props – and also for the purposes of redundancy. Let’s see it fly This new video takes a look at the history of the vehicle’s development: Wisk offers some specs for Cora on its website. Here are the basics: - Range: 25 miles (about 40 kilometers) initially - Speed: 100 mph/160 kph - Wingspan: 36′ - Length: 21′ Regulatory: Experimental airworthiness certificate from both the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The U.S. Air Force and Boeing have completed system requirements review activities for the latest Wideband Global Satellite Communication spacecraft and are slated to commence production of its automated hardware components. The Los Angeles AF Base said Thursday the service branch's Space and Missile Systems Center conducted the cross-corps SRR, which culminated in an agreement between the Air Force and Boeing on system performance specifications for WGS-11. Boeing secured a five-year, $605M contract in April 2019 to build the satellite, which will serve as part of a constellation intended to support broadband communications for U.S. and allied forces. Mark Peterson, the WGS aerospace platform lead, said the satellite is designed to handle more coverage beams than the entire constellation. The WGS-11 team will begin manufacturing the WGS-11's Pathfinder components ahead of final production and preliminary design review activities.

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