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https://celestia.mobi/resources/item?item=117BCE94-1069-FC64-2705-E0027724B665

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Mangalyaan-1, known internationally as the Mars Orbiter Mission, is India's first interplanetary mission. Launched in 2013-Nov-5 aboard a PSLV rocket, it reached the Red Planet on 2014-Sept-24, just two days after the arrival of MAVEN. Originally planned to last for only six months, it continues to send scientific data from Mars for eight years until it lost contact with Earth on 2022-Sept-27 Mangalyaan-1 before encapsulation for launch, 2013 Launch of the PSLV rocket carrying Mangalyaan-1, 2013-Nov-5 Mars as seen from Mangalyaan-1, 2014-Sept-24 How to install add-ons? Find out here.

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https://www.avsef.gov.au/national-revised-proposal-lower-base-class-e-between-cairns-melbourne

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Airservices has revised its proposal to lower the base of Class E airspace, based on industry feedback received. The refined design is now proposed to lower the base of Class E airspace along the east coast to be 4,500ft, 6,500ft or 8,500ft AMSL depending on terrain. Airservices would like to thank all airspace users and aviation industry stakeholders that provided feedback on the original proposal to lower the base of Class E airspace along the east coast of Australia. During the initial consultation period of 20 January to 15 February 2021, we received over 1,000 responses including significant feedback from general aviation operators around safety, risk, operational needs, aircraft fitment, cost/benefit and operator workload considerations. Redesign to address industry feedback Based on industry feedback received, we have refined the design and propose the base level of Class E airspace along the east coast to be 4,500ft, 6,500ft or 8,500ft Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) depending on terrain. The refined design seeks to: - improve safety of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations by providing a more effective risk control against conflict/collision risk than pilot-separation - minimise adverse impact on the needs of airspace users, particularly general aviation operators, that will continue to require access to Class G airspace, including those without necessary transponder or radio equipment - provide more levels to cater for safety of operations outside proposed Class E airspace to avoid terrain (including a minimum of 1,360ft of Class G airspace between terrain and the base of Class E airspace in mountainous areas) and cope with convective weather - remove potential for confusion regarding the operation of aircraft in Class E or Class G airspace, and which frequency the pilot should be on, by referencing airspace levels to AMSL - reduce the impact of frequency transfer during critical high-workload phases of flight between area frequency and Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) while transiting across Class E and Class G airspace. Please see the attached paper for further information. Make a submission Please provide your feedback on this consultation at Engage Airservices: https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/lower-base-class-e-east-coast

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https://wgno.com/news-with-a-twist/college-students-build-rover-robots-for-a-competition-at-john-c-stennis-space-center/

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PEARLINGTON, Miss. -- Most people are familiar with legos. While they are popular for playing with, there's a group from NASA Community Aerospace that competed for a Rover Robotic Competition at John C. Stennis Space Center using Legos. In four days, 42 college students from around the country had to build a robot for a competition. The winner of the competition received a fictitious NASA contract for designing the most reliable and cost-efficient Mars rover prototype. Using input from NASA subject matter experts and mentors, the students used the engineering design process to create a mock proposal, including a production budget and other documents, for the contract. As part of their proposal, each team designed and built a robotic prototype of its rover to compete in completing mock missions on a simulated Mars terrain. The activities are designed to provide students with a firsthand experience using the engineering design process, practice team management skills and gain valuable experience and insight into the competitive process of NASA and contracts.

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Washington, 21 October 1996 (RFE/RL) -- Latvia has entered the case of the Swedish air force jet which crashed into the Baltic Sea last Wednesday near a Russian nuclear-powered warship. A statement from the Latvian Foreign Ministry released by the embassy in Washington Friday says that one of several Latvian Coast Guard ships "observing" the nuclear-powered cruiser "Pjotr Veliky" and two other Russian navy ships "heard shots of automatic weapons" shortly before the plane fell into the sea. The Latvian ministry says the three Russian Navy ships had anchored 25 miles off the coast, within Latvia's economic zone but outside its territorial waters, unannounced and uninvited Tuesday evening. It said Russian military aircraft "repeatedly" flew low over Latvian Coast Guard ships which were investigating the arrival of the Russian ships. It said that at 1400 hours Wednesday, the Swedish air force fighter jet "fell within the economic zone of Latvia in direct proximity" of the Russian ship, shortly after Latvian coast guardsmen heard the gunfire. Shortly after the fall of the Swedish plane, says the Latvian foreign ministry, two of the Russian naval ships "took course to Baltijsk, but the third took part in the rescue mission lifting on board the fragments of the fallen aircraft." Latvia says two of its Coast Guard ships were also involved in rescue operations. The foreign ministry said it had called the Russian ambassador in on Wednesday before the aircraft incident to tell him that there was "no reason" for the Russian navy to be "located in direct proximity to the territorial waters" of Latvia.

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In September 2010, a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Boeing AH-64D Apache suffered a dual-engine failure while conducting a test flight, resulting in a hard landing on an open field. No one was hurt in that incident, but the tail boom broke off on impact. Investigations revealed that the engine’s anti-ice start bleed valve had corroded over time, and with no official procedures to check the internal component during maintenance, the whole episode made everyone, including the manufacturers, realize that a different sustainment approach is needed for the harsh conditions in Southeast Asia. As more states begin to look at Boeing products such as the Apache attack helicopter, Boeing (Chalets S23, U09, U23) is looking to tailor its various logistics and sustainment solutions to potential and current customers. “For tropical environments, corrosion is a significant issue and specific corrosion prevention procedures and practices are required. During production or deep maintenance, anti-corrosion paints or compounds are applied to the airframe and components, enhanced aircraft cleaning procedures with increased frequency are employed, and timelines to react to any indication of corrosion are greatly increased,” said Mark Ballew, Boeing director of global sales and marketing for international government services. “Corrosion is going to happen in tropical environments, and proactive corrosion prevention must be employed to ensure the long-term reliability of the aircraft.” Corrosion prevention and repair is a major concern in a tropical environment, and he noted that the level of additional maintenance will depend on the duration of operations over saltwater, proximity to saltwater, exposure to outside environments, and proximity to volcanic activity or to an area with high concentrations of chlorine. Although application of anti-corrosive paints or solvents will be completed during production and heavy maintenance, the frequency of component inspection and aircraft cleaning will increase with exposure to corrosive environments. “It’s difficult to quantify the extra maintenance required, but as an example, aircraft washing alone should be happening six times more frequently monthly compared to aircraft stationed in an arid climate. In some instances, a daily wash after flight is required, or if the aircraft are stored outside critical components are required to be washed and wiped with fresh water daily,” Bellew added. The AH-64E Guardian, currently used by the Indonesian Army, has extra coatings on the fuselage and components to help prevent corrosion, and Boeing has developed a focused sustained preventive maintenance program to forecast and predict parts and components repairs to improve maintenance efficiency and aircraft readiness. Boeing has also developed aircraft corrosion prevention and control solutions that include utilization of less corrosion susceptible alloys, implementation of improved finish systems on magnesium drive system components and development of enhanced corrosion protection schemes that are applied to aircraft with a primary mission requirement in severe coastal or high humidity environments. Boeing Global Services currently offers performance-based logistics (PBL) support and customer logistics support (CLS), including engineering, analysis, field service reps (FSRs), logistic service reps (LSRs), and support equipment. The PBL segment alone includes supply chain, AnalytX for fleet health monitoring, FSR, sustainment engineering, and publications. The RSAF’s F-15SG fleet in Singapore and United States are now using the PBL and CLS service, as well as tailored support for six Apache operators in the Indo-Pacific region, such as Indonesia, Taiwan, and India.

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Like any federal agency, NASA is subject to the whims of Congress, which funds its activities. And following the passage of the NASA Authorization Act of 2010 on 29 September, the agency’s priorities have been reshaped. “Change is never easy,” said Lori Garver, NASA Deputy Administrator, at a press conference 30 September. She added that the bill’s passage suggests “a great sign that NASA is important to the nation’s future.” The major winners are the Orion spacecraft, a capsule capable of carrying 4 to 6 astronauts into orbit, and the Ares I rocket, the launch vehicle that Orion would sit atop. Both are currently under development as part of the Bush-era Constellation project to send manned missions to the moon and Mars. In February 2010, President Obama announced a proposal to cancel the program, a move that was criticized by members of Congress and former astronaut Neil Armstrong. Rather than cancel either project, the Authorization Act invests nearly $4 billion in a multi-purpose crew vehicle and nearly $7 billion in a launch vehicle over three years. It includes language to ensure NASA utilizes “existing contracts, investments, workforce, industrial base, and capabilities from the Space Shuttle and Orion and Ares 1 projects.” As well, the bill includes provisions for an additional Space Shuttle launch in mid-2011, before the fleet is permanently retired. This final mission, carried out by the Atlantis Shuttle, would ferry parts and cargo to the International Space Station and cost $500 million. Prior to the bill’s passage, Rep. Bart Gordon criticized this addition, saying in a statement that “without clarifying where the funds will come from” the decision would “all but ensur[e] that other important NASA programs will be cannibalized.” The statement raised fears that science funding could be affected. But while lawmakers placed priority on the extra shuttle mission at the cost of lower-priority areas, none of those areas included science research, says Garver. “There’s not a diagram of where they got the money,” she says but emphasized that science was not cut in the bill at the president’s request. In fact, science research received a boost, with a moderate increase of around $250 million in funding each year through 2013. The breakdown is as follows over the three years: nearly $6 billion for earth science, $4.6 billion for planetary science, $3.2 billion for astrophysics, and nearly $2 billion for heliophysics. As well, there are provisions of nearly $2 billion for aeronautics technology research. Finally, private spaceflight companies received funding through the Authorization Act, to the tune of $1.6 billion over three years, a figure short of the Administration’s call for $6 billion over five years back in February. Though Garver also thanked NASA employees for their time during the anxious deliberations, the bill passed just days prior to a massive layoff of 1200 Shuttle workers on 1 October, in anticipation of the program ending. Previously: House approves NASA Reauthorization Act 2010

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https://propakistani.pk/2017/02/22/pakistan-get-communications-satellite-china-20gbps-data-speeds/

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Pakistan will be getting a new high end communication satellite from China. The Academy of Space Technology of China will be providing the satellite under a bilateral exchange agreement to help Pakistan build a large and effective telecommunications network. Reports indicate that the Space Technology Academy has built 7 of these communication satellites, one of which was built for Pakistan. Zhou Zhicheng, Head of the Institute of Telecommunication Satellites said that they will be re-executing export contracts for around 10 more of these satellites. Pakistan Needs To Catch up With The World He was quick to add however, that Pakistan still has a lot of catching up to do on this front and needs to catch up with satellite developers in US and Europe when it comes to high end technology. China is also going to launch its own high end communications satellite in April, the best one yet. The country is trying to build a massive network that would allow travelers on aircrafts and high speed trains (bullet trains) to use internet. The Chinese satellite named Shijian 13 will be launched into space with a Long March 3b carrier rocket from the Xichange Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. Shijian 13 features a Ka-band broadband system which is capable of sending 20 GB of data per second, this makes it the most powerful satellite ever made by China. It will be launched in a geo stationary orbit and will stay there for 15 years. It will be used to conduct space-to-ground laser communications experiments once it reaches its destination. Another Satellite to Monitor CPEC Earlier, Pakistan and China reached an agreement for building a satellite to monitor the CPEC routes across Pakistan. It was announced at the National Conference on Space Science and Technology at Arts Auditorium in Karachi University.

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FAA, Enterprise Launch Drone Safety Advertising marketing campaign Ahead of Christmas Alarmed by rising encounters between small drones and manned aircraft, drone enterprise officers said Monday they’re teaming up with the federal authorities and model aircraft hobbyists to launch a safety advertising marketing campaign. The advertising marketing campaign contains a site — www.knowbeforeyoufly.com — which advises every leisure and enterprise drone operators of FAA legal guidelines and recommendations on the way to fly their unmanned aircraft safely. The advertising marketing campaign was launched by Affiliation for Unmanned Automotive Strategies Worldwide and the Small UAV Coalition, every enterprise commerce groups, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics, which represents model aircraft hobbyists, in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration. The two enterprise commerce groups moreover said they plan to distribute safety pamphlets at enterprise events, and are working with drone producers to see that safety information is enclosed contained within the package deal deal of newest drones. Retailers say small drones, which are indistinguishable from presently’s additional refined model aircraft, are flying off the cupboards this Christmas. Nevertheless the FAA is apprehensive that amateurs are using the drones in a reckless technique, rising the chance of a collision that might convey down a plane or rain particles down on people. The FAA has been receiving about 25 research per 30 days this yr of drones sighted flying near manned aircraft or airports, up from solely a handful of report two years prior to now. - American Farmers to FAA: Hey, We Want Drones! - NASA Objectives to Arrange Guests Tips for Low-Flying Drones - NTSB: Drone Flights Are Matter to FAA Legal guidelines — The Associated Press

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American Airlines Flight status Check your Flight status American Airlines Domestic flight AA1651 from San Diego (SAN) United States to Charlotte (CLT) United States operated by American Airlines - Live flight status, flight schedule, flight arrival and departure times, flight route and flight duration. On average, nonstop flight takes 4 hour(s) 32 minutes, with the flight distance of 3344 km (2078 miles). All AA1651 flights are operated using Airbus A321 aircraft. 7 flights per week. The Flight AA1651 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .

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Swissport expands air cargo services in Austria Swissport International, which provides ground and air cargo services to the aviation industry, and the Graz airport in Austria (Flughafen Graz Betriebs GmbH)are forming a joint venture with the aim of providing air cargo services at Graz Airport. The start of the operations is planned for the beginning of 2016. Swissport Cargo Services Graz will provide comprehensive cargo services at Graz Airport in Austria. The newly formed joint venture will handle approximately 10,000 tonnes of air cargo per year for its customers – airlines and freight-forwarders. Clients at Graz Airport will benefit from further improved quality standards paired with local know-how and established infrastructures. The operational setup will remain as it is. The JV is located on the premises of the airport, offering direct access and handling facilities for air cargo. “We are proud partners in this joint venture”, said Philipp Joeinig, Executive Vice President Europe at Swissport International. “What makes this cooperation special is the fact that we can build on existing as well as future client relations in order to expand our cargo offering in Austria from Vienna to Graz and beyond that in the future. We are looking forward to working with Flughafen Graz Betriebs GmbH.”

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We present a conceptual methodology built in the framework of the ongoing EU H2020 Real-time Condition-based Maintenance for Adaptive Aircraft Maintenance Planning project, that leverages structural health monitoring data from different sensing technologies that goes a step beyond damage detection and diagnosis towards the probabilistic remaining useful life estimation in the presence of adverse conditions during flight. The methodology relies in several parallel activities from damage detection and localization to damage identification and severity assessment, sensitive-to-damage feature extraction processes, training methodologies, data fusion and remaining useful life predictions. Various sensing technologies i.e. static and dynamic strain sensing with FBGs, guided waves and acoustic emission are employed. An extensive hierarchical test campaign on test articles of increased complexity based on the building block approach is discussed with details as to the types of damage that are going to be targeted. Single and multi-stringer composite stiffened panels are subjected to realistic loading conditions. Emphasis on impact damage and skin/stringer fatigue disbonding/delamination is given. Last but not least, sophisticated mathematical algorithms are proposed e.g., multi-state degradation models such as Non-Homogeneous Hidden Semi Markov Model in order to deal with the data-driven RUL prediction with uncertainty quantification.

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This is very cool. The company Sonex Aircraft is working on making an electric plane. Granted this plane will not be used for passengers (just a pilot) and won't be hauling anything. Their stated goal is simply to make a plane that can be used to set electric flight records, but there are some very interesting technologies discussed in here. I think this is good. It's another outlet for engineers to biuld and test electric motors. Everytime someone does this the chances for a breakthrough that can move us closer to an electric car society happen. That is awesome. I hope they succeed in their tests and that they are able to contribute something new to the overall electric car race that is going on.

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How to Partner with Us Partnering with NASA's Glenn Research Center An important priority for Glenn’s Technology Transfer Office is to help move technologies originally developed for use within NASA into the commercial sector to benefit society. GRC can enter into partnership agreements, typically reimbursable space act agreements, with outside parties that seek to license our patents. Our licensees can gain access to Glenn innovators and use our unique facilities to support their research and development efforts for commercializing licensed NASA technology. In these agreements, no goods or services are provided to NASA. Instead, NASA provides data, facilities, services, and personnel to the paying party.

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Robots and drones aren't something we usually write about, but that only makes this month (July 2012) all the more interesting, if we do say so ourselves. It wasn't too long ago that we covered the Samarai maple seed-shaped flying surveillance machine with a spinning camera. Not two days later, a mind-controllable robot appeared and, now, another drone has caught our attention, one from Lockheed Martin. At first glance, the so-called Stalker drone does not appear to be all that special, not in terms of shape (airplane), functionality or purpose. As drones are meant to, it goes in the air and keeps an eye on the surroundings, usually recording things through a camera. The reason this Stalker stood out this time is the time it managed to stay airborne: 48 hours, two days as it were. And it wasn't because of any super batteries, but because of a maser power beam that kept sending it energy from the ground. The test may not have been the last done in a wind tunnel as it was, but a field test is upcoming, when the Stalker will soar in the sky, to see if the laser solution holds up. Speaking of which, the only reason the drone came down after 48 hours was the decision of the staff to bring the test to a close. Theoretically, the amount of air time should be unlimited, provided the drone stays within laser range and doesn't suffer defects. Lockheed Martin hopes to score contracts with the military. Ways to scout the area without endangering soldiers are always sought after, especially when no sleep or breaks are needed, day and night. Special Operations troops will probably reap the most benefits from something like this, assuming the thing isn't too noisy, but that shouldn't be a problem once the drone is at a certain altitude. “We’re pleased with the results of this test. Laser power holds real promise in extending the capabilities of Stalker,” said Tom Koonce, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Stalker program manager. “A ground-to-air recharging system like this allows us to provide practically unlimited flight endurance to extend and expand the mission profiles that the Stalker vehicle can fulfill.”

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Sponsored by Gentex Corporation The Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award was established by the Flight Test Safety Committee (FTSC) to formally recognize a single individual, or small group of individuals, who, recently, has made a significant flight test safety contribution to the flight test community as a whole, an organization, a specific program or even a singular event. This award is specific to flight test safety achievements and contributions. This award is not meant for entire organizations or to recognize lifetime achievements more appropriately recognized by other organizational awards from SETP, SFTE, AIAA and EAA. The factual basis and appropriate time period validation of received nominations will be confirmed. Nominations for the Tony LeVier Flight Test Safety Award are reviewed by the Flight Test Safety Committee and the most deserving nominee from the past year is selected. The decision of the Board of Directors is final. The recipient(s) is/are announced at the North American Flight Test Safety Workshop in the spring of each year. The distinctive flight helmet trophy (pictured above) is officially presented by the corporate sponsor of the award (The Gentex Corporation) at the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) Annual Awards Banquet in the fall. - A qualified nomination will normally contain details of a notable contribution to a program, an organization or even the entire flight test community. However, it may also be a singular, exemplary, flight test safety achievement involving the saving of human life, flight test program, or test aircraft/asset. However, the nomination must document that preceding and during this type of event, the nominee(s) complied with the [applicable] customary flight test safety guidance and the generally agreed-upon industry best practices of test preparation and conduct. The nomination should also document how lessons learned from the event were shared within their organization and/or the broader flight test community. It must be emphasized that this is not meant to be a “lifetime achievement” award, but focused on a recent, singular event or project. Some examples could be: a. Development of a significant flight test safety related technology b. Development of a new risk management process c. A new flight test technique/methodology that improves flight test safety - The award is preferably focused on an individual, however, it can be presented to a small group of individuals. - The contribution should have occurred/complete within the last 3-5 years. The committee has discretion to accept older accomplishments due to extraordinary circumstances (e.g., declassification, public release, etc.). - Nominations are solicited and accepted by the Flight Test Safety Committee at any time during the year. - Nominations may be submitted by any individual having sufficient knowledge of the nominee to make the recommendation. Self-nominations are discouraged. - The Nomination form must be presented in writing not later than 30 March 2023 for consideration within that calendar year. If not selected, re-submission of award nominations in the next year is appropriate and encouraged. - The nomination must contain a compelling description and/or pertinent information concerning the candidate's overall contribution to flight test safety, or why an individual event was noteworthy enough to warrant this recognition. - Nominations may be submitted in any of the following ways: b. or FAX. 661-940-0398. *1999 – Eric E. Fiore, Bombardier Aerospace 2000 – Rodrigo J. Huete, FAA *2001 – David Houle, Former President of SFTE *2002 – Bruce A. Peterson 2003 – Auto ACAS Team 2004 – LCDR William Patton, Aviation Safety Officer and Program Manager; and Mr. Thomas Roberts, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Safety Manager, Navel Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) Safety Office 2005 – Ralph Mohr 2006 – Terry Smith 2007 – John Cashman 2008 - Flight Test Safety Data Base Team (FTSDB) - Barton Henwood, NASA, Dryden Flight Research Center; Rodrigo Huete, FAA New York Aircraft Certification Office; John Hed FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office; and Greg Lewis, National Test Pilot School 2009 - Jerry “Mac” McCawley 2010 – David Downey, Bell Helicopter 2011 – Thomas E. Roberts, NAVAIR 2012 – The Boeing Company 787 Flight Test Team – Michael Carriker, Randall Neville, Jennifer-Ellen Gessler The FAA 787 Flight Test Team – Eugene Arnold, John Hed 2013 - Art Tomassetti 2014 - Terry Lutz, Airbus 2015 - Larry Flynn, Gulfstream Aerospace (Award Citation) 2016 - Warren A. Hansen, Textron Aviation (Award Citation) 2017 - Mark Skoog, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (Award Citation) 2018 - Terrance Pearce, Bombardier Aerospace (Award Citation) 2019 - Barbara Gordon, U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and LT Mark Hargrove, USN (Award Citation) 2020 - Darren McDonald, The Boeing Company (Award Citation) 2021 - Ben Luther, Nova Systems (Award Citation) 2022 - Giorgio Clementi, International Test Pilots School Canada (Award Citation)

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Tue, May 31, 2011 Syllabi, Checkride Checklists Now Free From Qref As founding members and an early provider of member benefits of the Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), Qref recently announced its support for the goals of pilot training reform, and is now offering PDF versions of its syllabi and checkride checklists at no charge. Acting on a recommendation from the training reform symposium, Qref joins ASA, Sporty’s, and SAFE in providing free syllabi. According to a Qref representative, “We praise ASA’s and Sporty’s lead on this and challenge other courseware providers to similarly offer online versions of their syllabi at no charge. With a wide selection of syllabi freely available, instructors and students should be able to find syllabi that work best for them. All of aviation will benefit from this.” Qref syllabi address all FAA requirements as well as the reality of learning to fly in today’s complex and highly regulated environment. With a combined thirty years of flight instructing experience, the syllabi have been excerpted from Flight Instructor Notebooks created by Bridgette Doremire and Gene Hudson. Additionally, Qref’s Instrument Rating Syllabus was designed for use with flight simulators, allowing students to practice in a simulator before proving their knowledge and skills in flight, thereby reducing costly flight hours. Also: USAF Hassled, Hummel UltraCruiser, Helo Limits, FAA Video, Greg Connell Accident, Medical Helo Suit, Bombardier's 100th VistaJet Canada is proposing changes to their seaplane>[...] Finally Talking (And Still Hyping), Icon Production Plans Take A Big Hit The following is the text of a release from Icon Aircraft (bluster and all)... ANN Analysis and industry re>[...] Atlantic Crossing Next Major Hurdle Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) departed Dayton (OH) International Airport with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, this morning at 0402 local time (UTC-4).>[...] The Company That Won't Answer Questions, May Finally Have To Do So ANN has been bombarded with info and reports concerning the health and well-being of the Icon Aircraft program...>[...] Safety Management System (SMS) This FAA website was created as a public resource for those seeking to learn more about SMS within the aviation industry and the FAA.>[...]

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AGI – A touring plane crashed in landing stage at the “Allegri” airport of Padua. The pilot of the aircraft is died instantly. It looks like the aircraft has touched a tree before crashing to the ground. All this just a few meters away from one of the busiest streets in the city. The incident occurred at 13:10. The plane, a Beechcraft Bonanza 35, right away after the impact it caught fire leaving no chance for the pilot to escape. The firefighters arrived with two fire engines, two tankers and 12 operators extinguished the fire of the plane whose column of smoke was visible from afar. Nothing to do for the pilot who died instantly as ascertained by the Suem 118 staff.

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Post Tagged with: "warning system" New Delhi: India is expected to acquire its first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) next week, officials said Monday, crowning its drive to achieve air dominance over rival Pakistan. The delivery by Israel of the sophisticated Phalcon early warning radar surveillance system, set for May 20, will also mark another milestone in growing military [...] El Segundo CA: Raytheon has been awarded a $7.3 million contract for the continued production of ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver systems for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The new contract is for the second phase of a low rate initial production program. This phase calls for production of 10 [...]

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Experience the thrill of flying like never before with the DJI FPV Combo Bundle. This first-person view drone quadcopter is packed with features that will take your aerial adventures to new heights. The DJI FPV Combo Bundle includes everything you need to get started, including the DJI FPV Drone, DJI Joystick Motion Controller, and DJI FPV Intelligent Flight Battery. You’ll also receive DJI FPV Propellers, a Gimbal Protector, and a Top Shell for added protection during flight. Equipped with a 4K camera, the DJI FPV aircraft can record stunning 60fps video at up to 120 Mbps. Capture every detail of your flight and relive the excitement as you watch the footage back. One of the standout features of the DJI FPV Combo Bundle is the S Flight Mode. This hybrid flight mode combines the freedom of manual flying with the simplified controls of previous DJI drones, giving you the dynamic look of FPV footage with ease. Safety is a top priority with the DJI FPV. It features an auxiliary bottom light, Smart Return to Home (RTH), Low Battery RTH, and forward and downward obstacle sensing to ensure a safe flight, even at high speeds. With the DJI FPV Goggles V2 and its super-wide 150° FOV, you’ll feel like you’re in the cockpit of the drone. Experience an ultra-smooth, real-time view of your flight that will leave you breathless. Thanks to the OcuSync 3.0 transmission system, you can enjoy crystal-clear real-time video and HD low-latency transmission, even at distances of up to 6.2 miles. The DJI FPV Combo Bundle also includes a 128GB SD card, a carrying backpack, and other accessories to enhance your flying experience. Take your drone flying to the next level with the DJI FPV Combo Bundle. It is time to soar through the skies and capture incredible footage like never before. Key Technical Specifications - Drone Model: DJI FPV - Camera: 4K/60fps - Camera Bitrate: Up to 120 Mbps - Field of View (FOV): Super-Wide 150° - Flight Modes: S Mode (hybrid flight mode) - Transmission System: Ocusync 3.0 - Transmission Range: Up to 6.2 miles - Obstacle Sensing: Forward and downward obstacle sensing - Safety Features: Auxiliary bottom light, Smart Return to Home (RTH), Low Battery RTH - Remote Controller: DJI FPV Remote Controller 2 - Motion Controller: DJI Joystick Motion Controller - Intelligent Flight Battery: DJI FPV Intelligent Flight Battery - Propellers: DJI FPV Propellers (Pair) - Gimbal Protector: DJI FPV Gimbal Protector - Top Shell: DJI FPV Top Shell - Spare Control Sticks: DJI Spare Control Sticks (Pair) - Goggles Model: DJI FPV Goggles V2 - Goggles Antenna: DJI FPV Goggles Antenna (Dual Band) - Goggles Battery: DJI FPV Goggles Battery - Goggles Power Cable: DJI FPV Goggles Power Cable (USB-C) - Goggles Headband: DJI FPV Goggles Headband - Goggles Foam Padding: DJI FPV Goggles Foam Padding - AC Power Adapter: DJI FPV AC Power Adapter - AC Power Cable: DJI FPV AC Power Cable - Data Cable: USB-C Data Cable - OTG Cable: USB-C OTG Cable - Card Reader: USB Card Reader - Micro SD Card: 128GB Micro SD Card - Landing Pad: Landing Pad - Cleaning Cloth: Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth - Carrying Backpack: Carrying Backpack The DJI FPV Combo Bundle offers a unique and immersive drone flying experience with its first-person view (FPV) capabilities and advanced features. Let’s explore some potential practical applications and scenarios where this product could be beneficially used: 1. Aerial Photography and Videography: The DJI FPV Combo Bundle’s 4K/60fps camera, wide field of view (FOV), and low-latency transmission system make it an excellent tool for capturing stunning aerial photographs and videos. Whether you’re a professional photographer or simply looking to capture breathtaking moments from a unique perspective, this drone bundle enables you to effortlessly capture high-quality visuals. 2. Real Estate Marketing: Real estate agents can utilize the DJI FPV Combo Bundle to create captivating aerial videos and images of properties they are selling. By showcasing properties from a bird’s-eye view, potential buyers can get a better understanding of the property’s layout, surroundings, and overall appeal. This immersive experience can help attract more potential buyers and expedite the sales process. 3. Search and Rescue Operations: The DJI FPV Combo Bundle’s long transmission range and obstacle sensing capabilities make it an invaluable tool for search and rescue operations. The drone can quickly cover large areas, providing real-time video feeds to search teams. This allows for efficient coordination and decision-making, helping locate missing individuals or survey disaster-stricken areas without putting additional lives at risk. 4. Event Coverage: Whether it is a sports event, concert, or festival, the DJI FPV Combo Bundle can provide dynamic and engaging aerial coverage. With its ability to fly at high speeds and capture smooth footage, event organizers can showcase their events from unique angles, creating an immersive experience for viewers. This can also be used for live streaming, allowing remote viewers to feel like they’re a part of the action. 5. Inspections and Surveys: The DJI FPV Combo Bundle’s ability to fly close to structures combined with its high-resolution camera makes it ideal for inspections and surveys. It can be used to assess the condition of buildings, infrastructure, or even agricultural fields. This eliminates the need for manual inspections in dangerous or hard-to-reach areas, improving efficiency and safety. 6. Adventure Sports Documentation: Extreme sports enthusiasts can utilize the DJI FPV Combo Bundle to capture their adrenaline-filled moments in stunning detail. Whether it is snowboarding, mountain biking, or surfing, the drone’s compact size and agile flight capabilities allow it to follow the action closely, providing unique perspectives and cinematic shots that were previously difficult to achieve. 7. Environmental Monitoring: Researchers and environmentalists can employ the DJI FPV Combo Bundle to monitor and document changes in ecosystems over time. The drone’s ability to cover vast areas and capture high-resolution imagery provides valuable data for studying vegetation, wildlife populations, and even illegal activities such as poaching or deforestation. This information can aid in conservation efforts and policy-making. 8. Education and Training: The DJI FPV Combo Bundle can also serve as an educational tool. It allows students and drone enthusiasts to learn about aerodynamics, flight control, and videography techniques firsthand. Its intuitive controls and immersive FPV experience make it an engaging platform for training future drone pilots and filmmakers. The DJI FPV Combo Bundle offers a wide range of practical applications beyond recreational use. From aerial photography to search and rescue operations, this product discovers new possibilities for capturing stunning visuals and enhancing various industries. Its advanced features and immersive flying experience make it a valuable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike. - High-quality aerial photography and videography capabilities with a 4K/60fps camera and wide field of view - Low-latency transmission system for real-time video feeds - Long transmission range and obstacle sensing capabilities for search and rescue operations - Dynamic and engaging event coverage with high-speed flight and smooth footage - Efficient inspections and surveys with the ability to fly close to structures and capture high-resolution imagery - Capturing adrenaline-filled moments in extreme sports with compact size and agile flight capabilities - Monitoring and documenting changes in ecosystems for research and conservation efforts - Serving as an educational tool for learning about aerodynamics, flight control, and videography techniques - May be expensive for casual users or those on a tight budget - Requires skill and experience to fully utilize advanced features - May have limitations in extreme weather conditions or windy environments - May require additional accessories or batteries for extended use

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Posted at 10:36 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Flight instructor's memorial service set Advertiser StaffA memorial service and mass for Joshua "Josh" Tabisola will be held Aug. 15 at the Mystical Rose Oratory chapel on the Saint Louis-Chaminade University campus, 3140 Waialae Ave., at 6 p.m. Tabisola, a flight instructor for Anderson Aviation, was the pilot of the Cessna plane that crashed July 27 off Moloka'i's Kalaupapa peninsula. A program and fellowship will follow the mass. Survivors include parents Fran and Edward Tabisola; sister Gina; grandmother Feliza Salinda; fiancee Kristen Okahashi; aunts, uncles and cousins. Casual attire. No wreaths, but flowers welcomed.

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BANGKOK, Feb 3 – THAI Smile Air, Thai Airways International (THAI)’s new sub-brand carrier, will begin its first operational flight July 1 from Bangkok to Macau. THAI Executive Vice President for Strategy and Business Development, Chokchai Panyayong, spoke after a board meeting which also approved business plans for both THAI and its new airline. Flight captains and cabin crew are ready for THAI Smile Air’s operations, he said. The first route to Macau will operate two flights daily. Tickets will begin being sold in April. The passenger load is expected to reach over 70 per cent per flight. Four aircraft are to be operated this year for the main routes from the Thai capital to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Kolkata, Jakarta, and Phnom Penh. The airline’s name ‘THAI Smile Air’ was approved in August last year by the THAI executive board. According to THAI President Piyasvasti Amranand, the new carrier is positioned to be a light-premium sub-brand of THAI, offering passengers another option for flight services. The airline’s image will be based on a trendy, friendly and worthy concept, different than the general concept of other low-cost airliners. Regarding Thai Airways International, the board also approved THAI’s strategic plan for 2012-2018 and its business plan for 2012-2013. Under the plan, the national flag carrier will be modernised, with 51 aircraft to be decommissioned, and a new fleet of 56 aircraft will be acquired, 26 of which will be purchased and 30 will be acquired through leasing.

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UTair has finished moving all of its 15 ATR 72-500 turboprops to regional subsidiary UTair Express, making the affiliate now the largest operator of this type in Russia. The airline operates the ATRs on domestic flights from Moscow and Surgut, and is also using ATR 72s to launch international service, with the first flight from Moscow to Vilnius, Lithuania, on April 1. The fleet expansion helped the airline boost its passenger traffic in January-February by more than ... THIS CONTENT REQUIRES SUBSCRIPTION ACCESS You must have an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) account or subscribe to this Market Briefing to access "UTAir Transfers ATR 72s". Current Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) enterprise and individual members: please go to http://awin.aviationweek.com for access. Not currently a subscriber? Click on the "Learn More" button below to view subscription offers.

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Reasons Behind that Why FedEx aircraft performs emergency landing? Are here : A FedEx Boeing 767F had to go for an emergency landing at LA International Airport (LAX) on August 19, 2020, reportedly, by facing a landing gear failure. The aircraft, registered N146FE, was flying from Newark to Los Angeles when the fault was detected. As long as the crew identified this technical fault, an emergency landing was requested for ground services to assess the problem around 3:50 AM. As researched, there was nothing seen by the public because of the mist and clouds. The aircraft was en route to its destination when the pilots and the crew discovered it might be unsafe to continue the journey. That’s why before things get out of control, they decided to go for this crazy decision that later proved right. As reported, the aircraft is now under a complete overhaul for its mechanical issues. It is also expected that the investigators are going to find the hidden flaws very soon as there are lots of questions coming up related to the emergency landing. The Boeing 767F performed a low pass. The aircraft was then allowed for an emergency landing on runway 25R. When the plane landed its left gear was not in place, “leading it to come to rest with the engine holding the plane up on the left-hand side”, said Ian Gregor, a spokesman of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The authorities are still investigating what caused this emergency landing. “We are grateful that our flight crew is safe and that no one was seriously injured,” the company added It stopped right in the middle of the runway. The pilots knew that the left landing gear was out. The sparks were shooting off which was pretty scary and dramatic at the same time. One good news was that there were no major injuries. The aircraft had only two pilots on board. Both evacuate the plane, while, one of them suffered from a minor injury and subsequently was rushed to the hospital. There is no news yet from the hospital staff about him, but the injury is said not to be lethal. Before the landing, the pilots shut the engines down so that the fuel coming out the engine do not catch fire. To mention, Many Fed Ex cargo aircraft went for an unexpected landing in the last few years. If we look for their history in the previous years, some even caught fires and some major damage was also recorded. But still, communicating outrage is Eminem’s strong point so it was nothing unexpected when he threw ‘Tempest’: four and a half moment slam on President Trump. The video for his bluntness got debuted at the BET Hip-Hop grants and gathered support from so many superstars. Eminem may go a very long time without delivering a collection however when he delivers one, it rides a line between the tropical and the individual, associating with individuals around the world. At least, this incident did not get worse extending to a larger scale of economic and life losses. The runway was closed for all takeoffs and landings scheduled that day until the aircraft was dealt with. It is still vague what the actual issue was. An all-inclusive investigation is still going on involving the FAA to resolve the mystery. The viral video of the craft showed sparks as the plane landed with a harsh piercing sound along the runway.FedEx mechanics along with officials from the FAA are getting into the nitty-gritty of the whole scene and will soon come up with an explanation. Read about us The Readerz!

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Indian fighter pilots LAST UPDATED : Aug 08, 2020, 04:26 AM IST - IAF Mig-29 crashes in Punjab's Nawanshahr, pilot ejects safely A Mig-29 fighter aircraft of the IAF crashed in Chuharpur village here on Friday after it developed a technical snag, officials said. The pilot ejected safely and has been rescued, they said. An IAF spokesperson said the Mig-29 aircraft was on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar. The crash took place around 10.30 am, the officials said. - Assam youth designs patches on Gsuits of IAF pilots flying Rafales Assam youth and 3D artist Saurav Chordia, 22, fulfilled his dream of flying high by designing the two patches that adorned the Gsuits of IAF pilots before they took off for India from France with Rafale fighter aircraft. The design was challenging because the Himalayan eagle, the tricolour, the symbol of the aircraft and squadron logo had to be fit in a single patch. - IAF's first women fighter pilots get Nari Shakti Puraskar President Ram Nath Kovind presented the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to IAF's first women fighter pilots, Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth, on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The trio was inducted into the IAF's fighter squadron after the Government of India decided to open fighter stream in the force for women on an experimental basis. - Trump niece's memoir sells nearly 1 million copies on first day A new book on Donald Trump written by his niece sold nearly a million copies on the first day it went on sale in the United States, its publisher said Thursday. Mary Trump's "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man" is billed as the first unflattering portrayal of the US president by a family insider. - Rafale touchdown historic day for IAF, jets will be game changer: Amit Shah Describing the arrival of five Rafale fighter jets as a historic day for the Indian Air Force and a proud moment for India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said they are the world's most powerful machines capable of thwarting any challenge in the sky. - MiG fighter aircraft crashes near Goa, both pilots safe A MiG-29K aircraft crashed in Goa on Saturday soon after it took off for a training mission, said sources in the Indian Navy. As per initial reports, both the pilots managed to eject safely. The aircraft involved in the crash was a trainer version of the fighter jet. The Navy has launched a search and rescue mission.

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I had 15 piece band booked on a commercial airline that got cancelled due to weather. Every single flight for the next 2 days was sold out and the band was going to miss their performance. Thank to the Herculean efforts from Glenn and Joel, we were able to secure a flight for the following morning and get the band to Florida on time. Glenn was simply amazing with his follow-through, availability when I needed him and keeping an eye on everything. He was with me from the first phone call at 6:30pm until take-off the next morning at 10:10am. Thank you Stratos for saving the day! Always enjoy flying privately. Exciting from planning a trip to booking to flight(s). Predominantly use Stratos. Attentive and personal service. Joel Thomas was a great go to person. All subcontractors that they use have been top-notched. Only critique is I obtained better final pricing of the flight when I received quotes from other charter companies. Seems to be an industry thing about competitive pricing in order to obtain the best price. Yes I would recommend Stratos. If there are no empty legs and no possibility of rerouting an empty leg, LunaJets can negotiate with its network of partner operators for the best on-demand charter price for your itinerary. You will be offered a selection of aircraft at the best charter prices to choose from. No minimum flying time is required and you just pay the fixed pre-agreed price for your flight. No upfront deposit. No long-term contract. Private jet charter costs are fixed and include all necessary amenities. Once again: Joel, Sarah and Sandra delivered a seamless experience as well as the pilots and ground crew. There was 5 feet of snow in Steamboat Springs after a blizzard (Hayden Airport) and we took off perfectly and had a very smooth flight despite weather. The jet was beautiful and the awesome pilots tolerated our golden retriever trying to take over the navigation of the plane and two cats meowing. Stratos arranged for transportation home and the driver was so pleasant. Super happy again and will continue to only use them. Thank you again! Very professional, very knowledgeable - truly care about their clients. Stratos is always very good to work with. When one of their requests come in we know we will be treated equitably, politely, and professionally, as the Operator. The Stratos team is always friendly and thorough. The Stratos Guests are always very good to our Flight Crews, which we appreciate very much. I would highly recommend Stratos Jet Charters. Malachi Mountain Aviation. It pays to book further ahead. On the whole, most private jet customers book very late. On those peak days, less availability in the market means customers might have to charter a jet to come in from further afield, which makes it more expensive, or they might need to charter for a larger aircraft than they need because all the smaller jets are already chartered. It is very rare that we can’t charter someone, but the costs are simply altered by availability or location of available aircraft. Joel and Stratos are amazing! He made sure our flight was tailored perfectly and was very responsive and always available for contact. They catered specifically to our needs with late notice. The pilots were fantastic and patient, especially considering we had three animals and arrived 10 minutes before take-off. They provided the smoothest flight in the Hawker we’ve ever taken. Stratos offered transportation to and from; the boarding process was welcoming and convenient. We will only fly privately with Stratos Jets through Joel and his team. Thank you guys for everything!

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Safe Flight’s Angle of Attack Systems available on Piper M600 and Trainers LAKELAND, Fla. (April 10, 2018) – Piper Aircraft, Inc., announced today during the 2018 SUN‘ n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, that Safe Flight’s SCc Angle of Attack (AoA) system will soon be certified on the M600 aircraft and will be available as optional equipment by Q3 of 2018. Additionally, the Safe Flight AOA system will be available on all Archer, Arrow and the Seminole products beginning in Q2 2019. All aircraft will display AoA via Safe Flight’s heads-up AoA Indexer mounted on the glare shield for optimum viewing during critical phases of flight. The M600 will receive the AoA information from the existing lift transducer and stall protection computer. The Arrow, Seminole and Archer will be fitted with an additional lift transducer installed on the leading edge of the wing providing the most accurate and reliable means of measuring wing lift and AoA. In all cases, the system will be available as an aftermarket option for aircraft already in service or factory installed for new production aircraft. “Piper Aircraft is committed to identifying innovative solutions for our customers and making Safe Flight’s Angle of Attack systems available on our M600 and trainer products is a great example of how to bring the latest technology to our products,” said Simon Caldecott, Piper Aircraft President and CEO. “We are delighted to work with Safe Flight to bring this latest enhancement to the cockpit, providing an improved flying experience for our customers.” “Safe Flight has provided the primary stall warning on nearly every Piper aircraft manufactured since the early 1950’s. We are extremely proud to expand on this relationship with the offering of our Angle of Attack product across their fleet,” said Randall Greene, Safe Flight’s President and CEO. “We commend Piper for realizing the safety and performance benefits of flying with AoA and extending this technology to their expanding customer base.” About Safe Flight Safe Flight Instrument Corporation, a leader in aviation safety and flight performance systems, was founded in 1946. Headquartered in White Plains, New York, the company pioneered the development of Stall Warning and Angle of Attack, Automatic Throttle Systems, Wind Shear Warning and other flight performance and control systems. Safe Flight’s products are installed on over two-thirds of the world’s aircraft in the general aviation, business aircraft, air transport and government sectors. To find out more, visit www.safeflight.com. About Piper Aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance and value. The Twin Class Seneca and Seminole balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in twin-engine aircraft. The Trainer Class Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole, and Seneca aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Unparalleled service and support is offered through a network of 38 dealers and nearly 100 service centers worldwide. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. # # # Piper Aircraft, Inc. For further information, contact: Phone: (772) 299-2900 Fax: (772) 978-6585 Mail to: Jackie.Carlon@piper.com

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Some SDSU students have been spending their days in the clouds. SDSU’s student aviation program is quickly becoming one of the most highly qualified and safest flight training programs in South Dakota. “The aviation program has an extremely good safety record,” said Jeff Boulware, associate professor of aviation education at SDSU. The aviation program is a four-year program through the College of Education and Counseling. Students who graduate from the program will have Bachelor of Science degrees in aviation. There are three different choices of emphasis: aviation education, aviation management and aviation maintenance management. “The aviation program is a great opportunity for SDSU’s students. I’m working on my aviation management minor and I really enjoy it,” said Rabeka Worthley, a senior aviation management and math engineering major. “The professors for this major are experts in what they do and I really couldn’t ask for better.” Aviation education is for students who wish to become professional flight instructors. Students with this major have the possibility of being hired for regional airlines, air freight operators, charter aviation operators and other aviation positions due to the amount of experience they will have by the time they graduate. Aviation management is a specialization for those students who wish to have their own aviation business. However, this major does not require a Certified Flight Instructor certificate. Aviation management also has a strong emphasis for those students who are also mathematics, business or finance majors. Aviation maintenance management is for students who want a career in repairing and maintaining aircrafts. This specialization requires students to receive maintenance training at an approved maintenance school. Students then return to SDSU to finish their degree. “We have a really good program at SDSU,” Boulware said. “It gives our students some really nice opportunities. The aviation program just keeps growing.” Most aviation classes are held on campus, but flight operations are currently being conducted at the Brookings Airport. SDSU now has their own fleet of airplanes that are stored in a new hanger, according to Boulware. “Now that SDSU has their own planes, it makes scheduling flight time easier for everyone,” said Worthley. SDSU has a strict safety practice and procedure policy that all students must adhere to. The policy insures safety for both students and faculty. The aviation program also has new equipment for use as teaching aids to prepare students for flight. SDSU now has a Frasca Tru-Flite Flight Training Device (FTD). This flight simulator is used by students as a teaching tool. It teaches students to handle emergencies and flight risks that are unsafe to practice in a real airplane. The FTD has a 170 degree wrap around visual to help simulate the view of what a real airplane looks like. SDSU’s aviation program currently has over 100 students enrolled and the number is rising. The classroom in the sky will continue to grow as more students enroll in the program. It is quickly improving and becoming one of the most unusual, yet extraordinary features of SDSU.

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It's been 50 years since the human race first set foot on the Moon. And as the United States celebrates the historic Apollo 11 mission, India is hoping to achieve another space feat. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is attempting to soft-land a rover on the south pole of the Moon - something no other country has done before. The global commercial space industry is worth more than $300bn. India has developed a reputation for being a reliable launch pad for small satellites, but what more can India do to earn larger space revenues? And as India’s space sector slowly opens up to commercialisation, where do private space start-ups come in? Can India have its own version of SpaceX? Contributors: Rifath Shaarook, student scientist, chief technology officer, Space Kidz India; Dr Susmita Mohanty, entrepreneur and CEO, Earth2Orbit; Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, head of nuclear & space policy, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) From Delhi, #WorklifeIndia reflects on money, work, family and business.

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Companies with In-house Aviation Departments Have a Secret Weapon! The aviation industry became critically immobilized in early 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Companies that maintain their own flight departments were hit hard during the shutdown and quickly began to experience heavy financial losses. Pfizer executives and their flight department team sought solutions, and they have demonstrated the critical role flight departments can play in the midst of adversity. Pfizer’s vice president of corporate aviation John Witzig recognized that maintaining pilot proficiency and currency was not enough, that the currency flights were “just burning holes” in the sky without demonstrating a financial benefit to the company. Witzig knew that Pfizer had to be proactive in order to get up and running, and he took measures in hand as the company was conducting trials for its COVID-19 vaccine. Witzig considered Pfizer’s charitable contributions and its position as a longtime supporter of the charitable organization Corporate Angel Network (CAN), which schedules and provides transportation for cancer patients. Witzig asked his CEO whether Pfizer’s flight department could provide services for some of those missions. Company executives approved Witzig’s request, and over the next few months, a couple of dozen trips were made. Rather than waiting for requests from CAN, his department went directly to CAN asking for trips. Pfizer’s secret weapon, the flight department, developed a hazmat team and worked with health and safety experts and its own logistics teams to explore the role it could play in carrying out its mission and carrying equipment and vaccines. “It was a lot more complicated than we thought,” Witzig conceded, but the flight department at Pfizer was able to work through nationwide restrictions and reduced airline flights to conduct “dozens and dozens” of trips carrying small loads of trial product and lab technicians while testing was ongoing. And those trips have continued. Witzig stresses that he believes the flight department played a small, yet valuable role in the effort to make vaccines available. “We were credited specifically with reducing our time to submission for the emergency-use authorization by at least two weeks.”

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It’s been a few really good months for SpaceX, and now, the commercial spaceflight company is kicking rocket production into high gear in anticipation of a packed launch schedule. SpaceX landed a rocket on a barge this weekend, until it tipped over and exploded. Now the drone ship is back in port with the wreckage on deck. The Falcon 9's engines are looking shockingly intact for surviving launch, reentry, landing, and an explosion! SpaceX’s Falcon 9 came very close to sticking the landing on a drone barge earlier today, but sadly, in the space industry, second place just gets you a fireworks show. A rocket is only reusable if it still works after landing. Elon Musk reports that the Falcon 9 rocket SpaceX successfully landed at Cape Canaveral performed well during testing, although with some yet-to-be-explained fluctuations. It’s a mostly good day for SpaceX. The company succeeded in its primary mission, delivering the Jason-3 oceanographic satellite into orbit. But its second objective was less successful: Falcon 9's first stage rocket reached the drone ship, but crashed on landing. This. This is how dirty. Coolest part? Check out those huge clean swaths where the landing legs protected the rocket’s paint job from soot, dust, and singeing. We never thought we’d feel tingly about a grungy old rocket, but this one is doing the trick. Wait a minute.... Did Elon Musk just hint SpaceX will fly its victorious Falcon 9 rocket a second time?! We knew reusability was the long-term plan, but if they pull it off on the first attempt it’ll bump their celebrations up to a whole new level. Not only did SpaceX land their Falcon 9 rocket, but they looked damn good while doing it. This is how to do a return-to-flight with style! Tonight, SpaceX successfully sent a first-stage booster to space, and then landed it vertically minutes later. It’s a proof of concept that is supposed to make space cheaper by reusing components, but this booster is destined to never fly again. ‘Tis the season for dwarf planets with an impending flood of Pluto flyby data and Dawn just about to point its spectrometer at the weird white spots on Ceres. Add in ocean floor explorations, a pair of weights in perpetual free-fall, and a rash of rocket launches and we just know this year is going out in a bang of… SpaceX is taking over Launchpad 39A, the iconic pad at Kennedy Space Center that launched all the Apollo missions, and the first and last Shuttles. Things are looking good at the future launchpad for Dragons. http://gizmodo.com/spacexs-new-ha... Yesterday morning, an unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 v. 1.1 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) exploded shortly after launch. While this is a setback to SpaceX, we have to view it in the context of a series of failures that have plagued commercial spaceflight in the last year. On Sunday, Elon Musk’s SpaceX saw another rocket explode—this time only minutes after launch. And following what must’ve been a fun night of review for the SpaceX team, the verdict on what went wrong is in: They don’t have a clue. To send really big rockets into space, you need equally enormous buildings to construct them in. Enter SpaceX’s new hangar, under construction right next to the pad that used to send Apollo missions to the Moon. SpaceX is binging on rocket launches and landing attempts this year. While the company is 2 for 2 with crashing the theoretically-reusable Falcon 9 rocket into its autonomous drone ship instead of landing gently, this photo has us admiring just how good it looks while failing. Well, that’s a hat trick! For the third time this year , SpaceX attempted to launch a Falcon 9 rocket and autonomously land the first stage portion on an unmanned barge. And for the third time this year, that (very expensive) rocket crashed and burned. On March 1 SpaceX's Falcon 9 deployed two communication satellites to a supersynchronous transfer orbit. This video shows the second one, the EUTELSAT 115 West B. And it feels like a clip from 2001: A Space Odyssey. So cool.

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NASA reports that the James Webb Space Telescope has captured an impressive image of Uranus, showcasing nearly all of the planet’s faint, dusty rings. This demonstrates the telescope’s sensitivity, as only the Voyager 2 spacecraft and the W.M. Keck Observatory have been able to capture images of these fainter rings before. Uranus’ Rings: Revealing The Secrets Of A Peculiar World Uranus has 13 rings, but only 11 are visible in the new image captured by the Webb telescope. Two of the rings are difficult to see due to their dusty makeup, while the other nine are classified as the main rings. In 2007, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope discovered two faint outer rings that are not visible in the latest image. Scientists hope that the Webb telescope will be able to capture these elusive rings in future images. Dr. Naomi Rowe-Gurney, a postdoctoral research scientist, emphasized the importance of studying planetary ring systems to understand their origins and formation. Exploring Uranus’ Atmosphere With Webb’s Infrared Vision Researchers anticipate that future Webb images will capture all 13 rings and unravel more information about Uranus’ atmospheric composition. The Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) in the space observatory is a powerful tool that enables astronomers to detect infrared light that is typically invisible to them. Rowe-Gurney said that the Webb telescope offers a completely new perspective on both Uranus and Neptune, as no other telescope of this size has been designed to observe in the infrared. Infrared wavelengths reveal new depths and features difficult to see from Earth due to atmospheric interference and remain invisible to visible light telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope. The Unique Tilt And Seasonal Variations Of Uranus Uranus, an ice-giant planet located approximately 1.8 billion miles from the Sun, completes its rotation once every 84 years. Unlike Saturn’s horizontal ring system, Uranus has a unique tilt that causes its rings to be displayed vertically. This makes it an interesting celestial body to study and observe. A bright haze surrounds Uranus’ north pole, which NASA reports becomes more visible when the pole is directly exposed to sunlight during the summer. The atmospheric haze appears to grow brighter each year, but the exact mechanism behind it remains unknown. Telescope images such as this are helping scientists study the polar cap. Monitoring Uranus’ Stormy Weather And Polar Cap The initial pictures taken by Voyager 2 showed Uranus as a plain blue sphere without any defining features. The new Webb telescope image of Uranus, along with recent Hubble Space Telescope images, shows storm clouds at the edge of the planet’s polar cap. Uranus’ unique tilt causes extreme seasonal changes and stormy weather, which scientists are tracking by comparing telescope images over time. In November, the Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of Uranus’ bright white polar cap, which showed an increase in brightness compared to images from earlier years. The new Webb image presents the polar cap in greater detail than the Hubble image, revealing a subtle brightening in the cap’s center and more prominent storm clouds around the edges. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine named Uranus as a priority for study in 2022. Webb Telescope Observes The Southern Ring Nebula In addition to the stunning Uranus images, the Webb telescope has also captured observations of the Southern Ring Nebula, a large planetary nebula located 2,000 light-years away from Earth. The Webb telescope captured two images of the Southern Ring Nebula in near-infrared and mid-infrared light. The images depict a dying star surrounded by an expanding cloud of gas and a secondary star still in an earlier stage of evolution. These images demonstrate the telescope’s capabilities in studying celestial objects, from the vast reaches of our solar system to distant nebulae. Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Cosmos The Webb telescope’s remarkable sensitivity and infrared vision offer astronomers new opportunities to study the cosmos and uncover its secrets. From understanding the origins of planetary ring systems to observing distant nebulae, the Webb telescope’s capabilities will lead to new discoveries and a deeper understanding of our universe.

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EC-1500 OPERATION TANK DROP! The aerobatic cargo plane has been kind of a thing lately and upon seeing the E-flite EC-1500 twin 1.5m Cargo, it most definitely looked like a fun airplane. Being fully aerobatic with reconfigurable ailerons and flaps to suit the desired performance and aircraft response along with an operational cargo door, there was no question I would have fun with one in the hangar! And, I KNEW that I had to drop something…the only question was what would it be?! 😉 Though the model isn’t painted in a scale paint scheme out of the box, the model itself is actually inspired by the C-27 Spartan which has served in the US military and Coast Guard as well as many other forces around the world. Truth be told, I wasn’t too aware of the C-27 Spartan as an aircraft, but I quickly learned through watching videos of the full scale online that it was an impressive beast. It’s is the only cargo aircraft I’ve actually seen execute a legitimate knife edge and it’s pretty awesome to behold! So, as it turns out, those epic knife edge passes with this airplane are indeed scale! 😉 Oh, and you’ve probably noticed the C-27 Spartan livery on the model…I couldn’t handle it, I had to make it a true C-27 and I love it! AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY NOTES The EC-1500 assembly was a very simple process as the parts count is very low being broken down into only the large components. The vertical tail is attached first and is held in place by two screws. From there, the horizontal tails slide into place over a carbon tube spar and snap into place. I found the snap lock on the tails a really unique features as I’d not seen this before on previous models. Also, there is an elevator torque rod with plastic paddles which slip into each base of the elevators resulting in a hidden elevator pushrod setup. Next, the wings are placed onto the fuselage over the main wing spar and held in place via four nylon bolts. The wing features hard mounted connectors, so no need to keep track of servo connectors or wires at all. Lastly, to wrap it all up, the props are placed on each of the motors. With the airplane together and on the bench, it’s a pretty cool model to behold. It’s a good size and the cargo bay door is awesome! I can’t say I’m a fan of the stock paint scheme (hence the repaint), but there’s no question as to whether or not the airplane is easy to see in the air. 😉 It’s a faux Coast Guard scheme which definitely works though as the C-27 is currently being operated by the USCG. There are a couple things to note related to the assembly. First of all, the ailerons and flaps are reconfigurable on the wings to tune your desired style of flying. For me, I wanted the large flaps and so I configured small ailerons and large flaps. There are two plastic joiners to choose from which are held in place with tape. The model came with the large aileron setup, so removing the tape and swapping the joiners was required and an easy prospect. Secondly, I noticed that the propeller collets when pushed all the way onto the motor shaft actually bottomed out against the motor can. So, when tightening the props down, I recommend sliding the collet all the way on and then slightly backing it away from the motor can so that the collet has room to really synch down hard. Otherwise, there’s a possibility that the collet won’t tighten fully and could result in the prop flying off. A QUICK REPAINT The truth is, the airplane didn’t stay in the stock paint scheme for too long. Being inspired by the C-27 Spartan, I really wanted to paint the airplane up as one. So, with the help of my son, we peeled the stickers off, applied a couple coats of minwax polycrylic, applied a couple coats of Rustoleum 2x primer and painted away. I used Rustoleum 2x Granite for the gray and 2x Black for the leading edges and then did a little weathering to finish it up. The markings I made myself out of clear water slide decal paper for the black markings and a laser printable white vinyl for the color markings. The window graphics came from Callie-Graphics. I absolutely love the end result as it really transformed the airplane for me! Here’s a quick video on the process we used. AIRCRAFT SETUP & CG Once the airplane was assembled (and subsequently repainted 😉 ), it’s all about the radio setup. This is the bind and fly version of the EC-1500 which means that it includes SAFE Select (see my discussion on SAFE here). I originally bound the airplane with SAFE off and found that the rudder throw wasn’t where I wanted it and I couldn’t effectively get more from it. I found that binding the aircraft with SAFE on and then assigning SAFE to a switch and turning SAFE off there, resulted in considerably more rudder throw available (the viperjet has the same issue). This worked out too as I had the intention of using the model as a trainer for my son anyhow, so it gives that extra layer or protection. Through flying the airplane I honed in on the following rates. Please note, as mentioned, I have the airplane configured for large flaps and small ailerons, so if you have it configured for the large ailerons, you may need to reduce the aileron rate. - Elevator – 15mm up and down, 15% expo - Aileron – 27mm up and down, No Expo (small aileron configuration) - Rudder – 38mm left and right, 25% expo to desensitize the steering - Flaps – 28mm mid, 44mm full with about a 5% and a 9% down elevator mix respectively which is only about 1mm in physical down elevator travel I’m flying the airplane with a Roaring Top 35c 4s 6250 mah battery which provides some really awesome flight times and makes obtaining CG fairly simple. I have the battery pushed forward in the battery area up against the steering servo. This equates to a CG location of 70mm as measured from the wing leading edge aft. This feels great and provides some great maneuverability from the airplane. FLYING THE E-FLITE EC-1500 TWIN 1.5M It took me a couple flights to get used to the airplane and truth be told, it wasn’t until after the repaint that I truly fell in love with the model. It’s such a fun and unique flying airplane that provides some exciting aerobatics but also has the cargo drop capability. It has great power on 4s and will perform most any scale type maneuver you want to try with it (loops, rolls, etc.)…including a knife edge just like the real one! 😉 As mentioned previously, I do have the airplane configured with the large flaps and small ailerons. I chose this because I wanted to have the ability to really slow the airplane down on approach and landings. I will say that the roll rate isn’t extremely quick, but it’s certainly quick enough for performing any of the maneuvers I want to perform. I have not flown the airplane with the large ailerons, but if you are wanting more roll rate from the model, that would certainly be the way to go. One of the real draws of the EC-1500 is the cargo door. I picked up a mini tank off of Amazon which has been a blast to drop out of the cargo door of the airplane. I like to place it at the base of the door, and then shoot a touch and go and drop the door during the roll out (dropping in flight didn’t quite work, it needs a parachute). The tank driver drives the tank out the back onto the runway and hilarity ensues as the tank bounces to a stop and lands upright (most of the time). It’s always a good time and the kids especially love it! I think that includes the 12 year old adults too (myself included)… Oh, and here’s a bonus flight video of the airplane in her C-27 colors. It really transformed the airplane for me and completely changed the look. Well, there we have the E-Flite EC-1500 Twin 1.5m cargo plane. This has been such a fun airplane to have in the hangar and I find myself taking it with me to the field pretty often. It’s also going to be a great next step trainer for my son if he hopefully has the interest to get to that point. Now I need to find some additional goodies to drop out of the cargo door. I’m thinking some paratroopers may be in order. Until next time, I’ll see you at the field!

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Stories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society. The audience was rapt as Project Manager Jun'ichiro Kawaguchi stood up to give an introduction to the Hayabusa spacecraft and described the saga of the mission to date. Remember how Hayabusa was virtually still for 30 minutes? JAXA is now saying that Hayabusa actually touched down -- and more than that, they may even have a sample. Hayabusa reached an altitude of about 560 meters above Hayabusa at 17:30 UTC. And at 18:00 UTC they are at 500 meters. This is still farther above the asteroid than the asteroid is big...there is still a long way to go before Hayabusa touches down... In a further update on Hayabusa's status, we have been contacted by Kazuya Yoshida of the Space Robotics Laboratory at Tohuku University. Yoshida reports that the touchdown is now planned to take place There has been a delay of just about a day in JAXA's plans for landing Hayabusa on Itokawa. These photos pretty much speak for themselves. They are amazing. Hayabusa saw its own shadow on Itokawa, and took a photo of the released target marker. The Hayabusa mission has proven to be a bit of a tease -- they were releasing lots of images to the public as they approached asteroid Itokawa, but once they arrived, the image releases shut down entirely. There is finally a little postage stamp of an image captured by Hayabusa at This lovely animation of Itokawa represents 20 individual images taken between 18:10 on September 5 and 00:30 on September 6, from a distance of less than 700 kilometers away.

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Wilbur Wright / Orville Wright Inventors of the Modern Airplane Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867, near Millville, Indiana; his brother Orville was born on August 19, 1871, in Dayton, Ohio. Although they showed great mechanical aptitude as youths, neither brother finished high school nor attained any formal higher education. However, their curiosity and motivation led to a lifelong career in engineering. In 1889, they began publishing a newspaper that they printed on a home built printing press. In 1892, they opened a shop for the design, manufacture, and repair of bicycles. The Wright brothers developed an interest in aviation while reading the works of German aviation engineer Otto Lilienthal, who had successfully performed numerous experiments with gliders before his death in 1896. That year, Orville and Wilbur began to design a flying machine. Observing buzzards in flight, they realize that an airplane must be capable of elevating and descending, turning left and right, and banking to either side. The Wrights flew their first biplane glider in 1900 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The following year, they tested hundreds of miniature wings in a small wind tunnel and applied their data to the design of two improved gliders town at nearby Kill Devil Hills in 1901 and 1902. Wilbur Wright Turning to powered flight, the Wrights designed an efficient propeller and a light engine, and, in 1903, they completed their first airplane, Flyer I (now called Kitty Hawk). The first flight, on December 17, 1903, covered 120 feet in 12 seconds. In 1904 and 1905, the Wrights built Flyer II and Flyer III—the latter could remain airborne for half an hour and easily turn, bank, circle, and cut figure eights. In 1908 and 1909, the brothers caused public sensations with flight demonstrations in France and New York, where Wright companies were formed for the manufacture of airplanes. The United States War Department signed a contract with the Wright brothers for the construction of the first army plane. Wilbur died of typhoid in Dayton, Ohio, on May 30, 1912. Orville contributed to aeronautics engineering until his death in Dayton on January 30, 1948. Wilbur Wright / Orville Wright’s Legacy The Wright brothers’ airplanes revolutionized aviation engineering and forever altered the face of transportation for military and civilian travelers across the globe. The Wrights improved aircraft technology several fold with their wind tunnel data, their propeller and engine designs, and their recognition of the importance of three axis flight control. Their insight added the finishing touch to the already advanced developments in aerodynamics and structural engineering. Following the Wrights’ public flight demonstrations, an explosion of research into airplane structures and engines led to immediate advances in the progress of flight. In 1909, Louis Blériot of France flew over the English Channel, and English aviator Henri Farman completed the first flight over 100 miles. In 1910, Eugene Ely became the first pilot to take off in an airplane from the deck of a ship, demonstrating the plausibility of aircraft carriers. Russianborn American IGOR SIKORSKY built and flew the first multi engined airplane in 1913. Captain John Alcock of Britain piloted the first nonstop flight across the Atlantic in 1919. Charles Lindbergh’s famous 1927 flight was the first solo, nonstop flight across the Atlantic. Commercial air service began in 1919 and has since become accessible to vast numbers of people. The first airplane carrying civilian passengers flew flawlessly from Paris to London, and soon a British company, Aircraft Transport and Travel, instituted regular passenger flights between those two titles. Passengers were issued leather jackets, goggles, and helmets, which they could keep as souvenirs after the flight. Air travel has transformed modern life. It has brought people and cultures closer together, increased the speed of business communication, and escalated the flow of goods and services across the world. These profound changes resulted from the innovations of the Wright brothers, whose groundbreaking work set the field of aviation in motion. Wilbur Wright – 1871-1948 Orville Wright – 1867-1912

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Mongolian Airlines Flight Diverts to France due to Loss of Cabin Pressure MIAT Mongolian Airlines flight QS-1160 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Toulouse, France, on June 8th. The Boeing 737-800 plane, heading from Prague, Czech Republic, to Seville, Spain, was diverted after it lost cabin pressure. The plane landed safely. Everyone aboard remained unhurt.

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Not known Facts About best follow me drones 2018 Nowadays we're examining the highest 10 mid priced drones that can be bought for under three hundred dollars! With this price vary, truly amazing products can be purchased! So, cautiously go through the listing Now we have chosen the best drones that are perfect for beginners. These drones are known for remaining straightforward to master to fly. We now have chosen drones with different types of characteristics and for all budgets. When you've in no way flown a drone just before, it’s best to start smaller, begin reasonably priced and begin with something wonderful. The Syma X5C hits all three of such specifications. The spark has entrance-going through object avoidance which means it can help stop Itself from flying forward into any object. We think this is the most fair and unbiased way to make it happen. When you think that We've got missed some thing, or got something Completely wrong from the overview feel free to Make contact with us and let's know. There isn't any score on our product or service comparisons. But, is All of this Zerotech Dobby buzz valid or is it only a mere hoopla train that’s planning to swing us by? Effectively, I assume we must just take a more in-depth have a look at it and see what does it convey to your table! It’s an ideal drone for all of you who're to the fence about paying out revenue on a Professional DJI drone knowledge this new drone need to spark your creativity and offer you a globe of aerial Photograph and video Opportunities. Are you seeking the best drone which is appropriate with your action camera? Then you have arrive at the proper position! GoPros and other… The compact drone has precisely the same impressive flight characteristics as the original X4 H107L, but are all in this version Geared up with High definition cameras that provide the expertise in the drone an extra dimension. The drone is super easy to fly and the learning process results in being a lot easier immediately after Each individual flight. MJX Bugs 3 will be the cheapest drone on this record, no less than at enough time of writing this post. With that becoming explained, clearly the best factor about it's the reality it offers wonderful value for income. With a number of the most intelligent technological know-how we’ve viewed in Anybody drone, you have to be expecting that you choose to’re going to pay out the price tag for it. The Typhoon H is amongst the best valued drones in the marketplace, and will definitely offer you a pleasurable, effective flight each time. It's got 4 levels of Handle and operates nicely both indoors and outdoor. This drone is perfect for equally beginners and seasoned hobbyists trying to find a smaller sized, easy to use quad. One Exclusive attribute concerning this U818A will be the onboard camera. Now you can movie videos and get pictures through controls from your 2.4ghz transmitter. A thrust of the button enables you to take snapshots or report Dwell footage, media is stored with a micro sd card (not provided) around 8gb. It's a lengthy best number of flight distance at around a hundred meters in length. The Hubsan X4 (H107C) incorporates a high maneuverability, that enables the drone to fly outdoors in light or darkish situations resulting from its LED lights. Among the Downsides relating to this drone is usually the burden however. It has a challenge traveling in stormy or terrible climate, but however, it’s not a drone for that sort of weather conditions.

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Rugged bending frame is lightweight aircraft quality aluminum alloy, designed specifically for bending shoes below. Parker Autoclave Engineers hydraulic tube bending system is designed expressly for Parker Autoclave Medium and High Pressure tubing of stainless steel and other materials. Used as intended, this equipment will provide rugged reliability and long service life in producing the correct safe bending radius consistent with the pressure handling requirements of the tubing. This system provides fast accurate and reliable bending with the correct radii for O.D. tubing sizes from 1/4″ through 1″. Only one setup is required. The Tube Bender is complete with pump, cylinder, frame and bending shoes, self contained in a portable case with a total weight of 57 lbs. (25.90 kg).

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Marines, Soldiers work together for mission success in Afghanistan FORWARD OPERATING BASE EDINBURGH, Afghanistan (Mar. 21, 2011) Lt. Col. Charles R. Bowery, Jr., the commander of 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, hands a Marine an award during a ceremony here Mar. 20. Ten Marines received Army Achievement Medals for helping Task Force Dragon complete their special operations missions by offering exceptional efficency in refueling aircraft.

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Scrum has gained popularity as an Agile framework to develop engineering projects in rapid, adaptive iterations. While Agile has been traditionally applied to software projects, its adoption in space hardware developments is increasingly observed, in particular in small satellites. This paper presents an Agile methodology tool to systematically define and size a Scrum backlog in space electronics development. The tool is based on a mathematical model correlating historical data of space electronics development with time required to complete a given task, as a function of fundamental engineering parameters of the electronics. Test runs demonstrated an accuracy of the tool with a mean squared error lower than 10%. The tool supports the user to evaluate the probability of faults in the designed system and therefore the number of iterations needed before reaching an error-free system. The tool is demonstrated on a development use case of a New Space mission. The paper discusses the extent to which the obtained results can be generalized to address other similar space mission developments. |Journal||Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC| |Publication status||Published - 2019| |Event||70th International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2019 - Washington, United States| Duration: 21 Oct 2019 → 25 Oct 2019 - Hardware design - Time estimates

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For day 13 of our Women’s History Month celebration, we recognize: Major General Marcelite Harris! Major General Marcelite J. Harris was the first African-American female general, the first female aircraft maintenance officer, the first female deputy commander for maintenance, and one of the first female air officers at the Air Force Academy. Born on January 16, 1943, in Houston, Texas, Harris attended Kashmere Gardens High School before enrolling at Spelman College in 1960. After earning her bachelor’s in speech and drama in 1964, Harris registered for military training at Lackland Air Force Base and joined the Women in the Air Force program. In 1970, Harris completed an Aircraft Maintenance Officer course and later, became a job control officer and field maintenance supervisor at the 916th Air Refueling Squadron at Travis Air Force Base in California. Years later, under the Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter presidential administrations, Harris was appointed as personnel staff officer and White House social aide. In 1981, Harris became the first woman to become commander of the 384th Avionics Maintenance Squadron at the McConnell Air Force Base. Four years later, she held the position of deputy commander for maintenance at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, making her the first woman to do so. Thirty years after Harris’s enlistment in the military she held the ranking of Major General, becoming the first ever African-American female general. Upon her retirement in 1997, Harris was the highest-ranking African-American woman in the United States military. Throughout her military career and even after her retirement, Harris was recognized for her historical achievements and accomplishments. In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed Harris to the board of visitors of the Air Force Academy. On Sept. 7, 2018, Maj. Gen. Marcelite Harris passed away. She was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Her legacy and impact has paved the way for countless women and people of color who serve in the military.

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VH-OQK. Airbus A380-842. c/n 063. The order for twelve aircraft was first announced by Qantas Airways - November 29, 2000 This was the eleventh aircraft ordered by Qantas Airways - March 06, 2001 Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 972-84 engines (-842 series) Rolled off Airbus production line at Toulouse as 'F-WWSK' - ? Underwent testing of systems - ? First flown at Toulouse as 'F-WWSK' in green primer and Qantas tail - April 01, 2011 Ferried Toulouse - Hamburg (Finkenwerder) as AIB063A - April 01, 2011 The cabin interior was fitted at Hamburger (Finkenwerder) Entered onto Australian Aircraft Register as VH-OQK - October 26, 2011 Registered to QF ECA A380 2011 No 2 Pty Ltd, Sydney Leased to Qantas Airways Ltd, Sydney as the registered operator Test flown at Hamburg (Finkenwerder) in the standard Qantas livery - November 02, 2011 Ferried Hamburg (Finkenwerder) - Toulouse as AIB063B - November 05, 2011 Test flown at Toulouse - November 13, 2011 Accepted by Qantas Airways at Toulouse - November 25, 2011 Departed Toulouse on the delivery flight to Australia as QF6026 - November 26, 2011 Arrived Sydney (Kingsford Smith) on completion of the delivery flight - November 27, 2011 Delivery route: Toulouse - Singapore - Sydney This aircraft was named 'John Duigan' on the port side and 'Richard Duigan' on the starboard side Operated first revenue service Sydney (Kingsford Smith) - Singapore - London as QF31 - December 07, 2011 This aircraft acquired 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show Express' titles near the forward door - March 20, 2013 Operated Los Angeles - Sydney (Kingsford Smith) as QF108 - March 20, 2013 The aircraft was carrying guests for the Ellen DeGeneres Show which was to be filmed in Australia It operated the final Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Dubai - London (Heathrow) service as QF9 - March 23-24, 2018 It operated the final London (Heathrow) - Dubai - Sydney (Kingsford Smith) service as QF2 - March 24, 2018 Due to earlier Airbus A380 technical problems this aircraft was turned around in Dubai to operate the delayed Dubai - London (Heathrow) service as QF1 - March 25, 2018 Operated the new London (Heathrow) - Singapore - Sydney (Kingsford Smith) service as QF2 - Martch 25, 2018 It operated its final service in the original livery Dallas (Fort Worth) - Sydney as QF8 - May 13-15, 2018 Ferried Sydney (Kingsford Smith) - Dubai for planned maintenance as QF6011 - May 16, 2018 It was repainted into the 'SilverRoo' livery during this time Ferried Dubai - Sydney (Kingsford Smith) as QF6012 - June 01-02, 2018 Returned to service - Sydney (Kingsford Smith) - Singapore - London (Heathrow) as QF1 - June 02, 2018 Current with Qantas Airways F-WWSK. Qantas Spirit Of Australia - 'Richard Duigan' in the 'New Roo 2007' livery at Hamburg Finkenwerder Airport, November 2011. (R. N. Smith Collection Copyright Image 0380-070.) VH-OQK. Qantas Spirit Of Australia - 'John Duigan' in the 'New Roo 2007' livery at London Heathrow Airport, October 27, 2014. (R. Shaw Copyright Image 0380-044.)

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by Dennis Boiter for Satcom Frontier McLean VA (SPX) Feb 25, 2015 All of us at Intelsat General congratulate our government colleagues at SPAWAR PMW-146 on the successful launch of MUOS-3. MUOS, the Mobile User Objective System, is a critical government-operated platform providing narrowband voice communications via satellite. In development for over a decade, the MUOS system is a badly needed replacement for the legacy UHF Follow-On (UFO) satellite system that is nearing the end of its operational life. MUOS greatly improves upon UFO by introducing WCDMA cellular technology to tactical satellite communications. The UFO system has been oversubscribed for many years. Starting in 2011 the Integrated Waveform (IW), which doubled the number of calls possible per 25 kHz channel from five to ten, was implemented as an interim way to meet the capacity shortfall. Today, the MUOS satellites also contain legacy UHF payloads that provide a bridge capability to the legacy UFO system, helping to fulfill some of the excess demand and smoothing the transition to MUOS. However, the superior WCDMA technology provided by MUOS will not be available until the system is fully operational sometime in the 2016 time frame. A consistent theme at SatCom Frontier is how vital the commercial space industry is to the DoD as it struggles to deal with the escalating demand for wideband satellite services. In the case of UHF narrowband, it's entirely appropriate for the government to own and operate this critical communication service used daily by our troops. That said, Intelsat General has been a reliable partner helping the DoD power narrowband communications since the early days. We've partnered with the US Navy in providing UHF tactical communications to US and Allied forces since the launch of MARISAT in 1976. Just last month, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Leasat-5 launch, which continues to contribute UHF channels to the on-orbit resources for the warfighter. And in 2012 Intelsat launched and continues to operate the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) UHF hosted payload on board our Intelsat-22 satellite. The IS-22 UHF payload provides critical coverage over the Middle East Area of Operations for the ADF. There are multiple ways for the commercial space industry to support the warfighter, and its support of narrowband technology enhancement serves as a good example. As space becomes an increasingly competitive environment, commercial industry will introduce cutting edge SATCOM technology more quickly and lead the innovative charge ahead. There will also be cases like MUOS, where the government will operate the network with strong support delivered by its commercial partners. In either scenario, a strong collaboration produces the best result for the government end user - and helps maintain U.S. preeminence in space. Space Technology News - Applications and Research |The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2014 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service.|

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HighTech Finishing (Booth No. 1379) last year had its best 12 months since 2001. The Texas company, which supplies decorative plating for aircraft interior fittings, attributes this strong performance to demand for new aircraft as well as increased activity in refurbishment of older aircraft. Business aircraft operators concerned about exposure to security or political risk associated with their country of registration my be encouraged by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands, which is here at EBACE 2006 promoting its aircraft registry (Booth 1273). The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has relaxed restrictions on operations by aircraft that are U.S.-registered but considered to be foreign owned. The new Part 375 rule was introduced last month in response to a petition by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA). Owners of Piaggio Avanti twin-pusher turboprops were presented with some good news yesterday in the form of an announcement by avionics maker Rockwell Collins that it will offer buyers the chance to upgrade to Pro Line 21 avionics, the same baseline cockpit that is sold in new Avanti IIs rolling Charter broker Air Partner will this summer relaunch its Jet Membership block charter program under the new name JetCard. The new offering will promise maximum flexibility with customers free to opt for a full, no-quibble refund on flight hours bought at any time. AINonline is a publication of The Convention News Co., Inc., 214 Franklin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432. Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission from The Convention News Co., Inc., is strictly prohibited. The Convention News Co., Inc., publishes Aviation International News, AINalerts, AIN Defense Perspective, AIN Air Transport Perspective, AINmxReports, Business Jet Traveler, BJTwaypoints, Dubai Airshow News, EBACE Convention News, Farnborough Airshow News, HAI Convention News, LABACE Convention News, MEBA Convention News, NBAA Convention News, Paris Airshow News, Singapore Airshow News, iPhone Apps: AINonline · BJTonline Login | Register

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ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet put his battery-powered spacesuit to the ultimate test on Earth at NASA’s Johnson Space Center: all the air was pumped out from the Space Station Airlock Test Article to create a vacuum like he would encounter in outer space. (Credit: NASA–Bill Stafford) PARIS (ESA PR) — ESA’s space power experts congratulate the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry, for their invention of lithium-ion batteries. These energy-dense, long-lasting and rechargeable batteries have revolutionised the modern world, found in everything from smartphones to laptops to cars. They have had the same revolutionary effect in space. Necessity is the mother of invention: as the Nobel Prize committee notes, lithium-ion battery development began in the 1970s, in response to the oil crisis. Because the batteries are based on lithium ions moving between anodes and cathodes, rather than chemical reactions, they can be charged hundreds of times before degrading. Researching semiconductor materials, engineer Stanley Whittingham designed an energy-rich lithium battery, which was subsequently refined by his fellow Nobel laureates John B. Goodenough – minimising its explosion risk – then Akria Yoshino created the first commercially viable lithium-ion battery in 1991. “In the case of space, lithium-ion batteries have ...

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Exploring Latent Biometric Constructs in a Model Predicting Mental States of AviatorsPublic Deposited Downloadable ContentDownload PDF - Resource Type Single-crew aircraft persistently have a high accident rate; these accidents are associated with high mental workload (MWL). The aviation industry would benefit from a passive MWL monitoring system that would predict flight performance. Passive biosensors offer an economical and non-intrusive method for indexing MWL. Many studies have overemphasized tonic data while ignoring phasic data. The present study explores the viability of a phasic data centered model in indexing MWL to predict flight performance. The study had non-pilots fly a simulator. Cardiovascular and epidermal data, objective and subjective MWL states, subjective reports of simulator sickness, and a variety of flight performance indicators were measured. The data were decomposed into several components to build formative latent variables that were pruned based on an objective MWL measure to then predict flight performance measures. The results indicate that phasic components explain more variance in flight performance than objective and subjective MWL and tonic data. - Thesis Degree Level - Thesis Degree Name - Thesis Degree Discipline - Rights Notes - Copyright © 2023 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner. - Date Created - In Collection:

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businesswire | May 22, 2023 Vertical Aerospace a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero-emissions aviation, today announces that South Korean mobility technology company, Kakao Mobility, has pre-ordered up to 50 of Vertical’s VX4 aircraft, adding South Korea to Vertical’s list of customer launch markets. Kakao Mobility, the largest Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform in South Korea with more than 30 million registered users, is the mobility subsidiary of South Korean internet giant, Kakao Corporation. Kakao Mobility runs the country’s most popular taxi-hailing app, Kakao T, providing taxi-hailing, designated driver booking, parking space search, and Kakao Navi app providing real-time traffic information services. Vertical and Kakao Mobility will establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to drive the commercialisation of AAM services in South Korea, including the exploration of network and fleet planning, infrastructure requirements, regulatory development, and consumer awareness of eVTOL mobility solutions. South Korea is one of the largest economies in the world and is home to globally leading technology companies. Seoul, as well as other regions including Busan, is expected to have a significant Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market potential. This JWG builds on Vertical’s existing consortium partnership with Kakao Mobility, LG Uplus, GS E&C, and the continued engagement with Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, for the K-UAM Grand Challenge (K-UAM GC). The agreement with Kakao Mobility marks Vertical’s first partnership with a mobility technology company, enabling Vertical to leverage their existing customer base and vehicle network to create a seamless air-to-ground passenger journey and UAM ecosystem in the country. Stephen Fitzpatrick, Vertical’s Founder and CEO said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Kakao Mobility. With its over 30 million registered users, Kakao Mobility is the go-to choice to ‘hail a ride’ and with our partnership, we look forward to people across South Korea being able to fly in a VX4 in the years to come. We are thrilled to be working together to make our joint vision a reality'.” Alex Ryu, CEO of Kakao Mobility commented, “Kakao Mobility is the leading mobility platform and in an AI-enabled world with needs for faster, eco-friendly means of moving, we understand that UAM will be a game-changer in the near future. We are excited to take part in Vertical Aerospace’s mission to launch its VX4 globally and to bring an UAM service to Korean market. We will be expanding our business not only on the ground but to the sky through this partnership. As a consolidated mobility platform, Kakao Mobility will develop the “De Facto Standard” for UAM services. We look forward to collaborating closely to complete the K-UAM Grand Challenge successfully and into commercialization shortly after K-UAM GC.” Vertical already has strong ties to South Korea with Hanwha, a key partner for the VX4 certification aircraft. Vertical is leveraging Hanwha’s four decades of industrial expertise to collaborate on the development and supply of actuator systems for the VX4. About Vertical Aerospace Vertical Aerospace is pioneering electric aviation. The Company was founded in 2016 by Stephen Fitzpatrick, an established entrepreneur best known as the founder of the OVO Group, a leading energy and technology group and Europe’s largest independent energy retailer. Vertical has focused on building the most experienced and senior team in the eVTOL industry, who have previously certified and supported over 30 different civil and military aircraft and propulsion systems. Vertical’s top-tier partner ecosystem, including Rolls-Royce, Honeywell Aerospace, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace, is expected to de-risk operational execution and its pathway to certification allowing for a lean cost structure and enabling production at scale. Vertical has a leading pre-order book from a diverse global customer base, creating multiple potential near term and actionable routes to market. Customers include airlines, aircraft lessors, helicopter operators and tourism groups, including American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Avolon, Bristow, Marubeni, Iberojet and FLYINGGROUP, as well as Japan Airlines (JAL), Gol, Air Greenland, Gozen Holding and AirAsia, through Avolon’s VX4 placements. Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL is projected to be capable of transporting a pilot and up to four passengers, traveling distances of up to 100 miles, and achieving a cruise speed of 150 miles per hour, while producing minimal noise and zero operating emissions. Vertical’s VX4 prototype has successfully undertaken piloted flight tests and it is now in the next stages of the flight test programme, which is expected to reach higher altitudes and speeds, as well as demonstrating the transition from vertical to horizontal flight. PRnewswire | May 26, 2023 Stratolaunch, LLC ("Stratolaunch") today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to acquire Virgin Orbit's modified Boeing 747 and its related parts and equipment, marking an expansion of Stratolaunch's air-launch fleet. The acquisition is expected to close by July 31, 2023. Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that enables reusable and routine hypersonic testing through world-class aerospace vehicles and in-flight test capabilities. Upon closing of the acquisition, the additional aircraft will be repurposed as a launch platform for Stratolaunch's Talon-A reusable hypersonic testbeds and is expected to be fully operational in 2024. The expansion of Stratolaunch's fleet will increase its in-flight test capacity and ability to support government and commercial customers globally. "The addition of this aircraft is a transformational milestone," said Dr. Zachary Krevor, President and CEO of Stratolaunch. "With Roc remaining as our mainstay aircraft, an additional 747 brings expanded capabilities and flexibility to our platform. We will be able to increase both our flight test capacity and reach to become an even stronger partner to global customers." The acquisition of the modified 747 follows Stratolaunch's first successful Talon-A vehicle separation test on May 13. During the separation release trial, Stratolaunch demonstrated clean and safe separation of hypersonic vehicles and confirmed telemetry between the vehicles and on-the-ground communication assets. With this landmark test complete, Stratolaunch will progress toward its first hypersonic flight of the TA-1 expendable testbed in late summer 2023. Krevor continued: "The need for hypersonic testing has never been greater and we are committed to fulfilling this national imperative. We are making tremendous strides as we continue to enable the future of hypersonic testing. With the recent successful Talon-A separation test, we are excited to prepare for our first hypersonic flight of the TA-1 testbed." The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. Following closing of the acquisition, the aircraft will undergo maintenance and modification to accommodate its new hypersonic test mission. The launch platform will also be renamed in the coming months. Stratolaunch's mission is to advance high-speed technology through innovative design, manufacturing, and operation of world-class aerospace vehicles. Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles. PRnewswire | May 23, 2023 Axiom Space and Build-A-Bear Workshop have partnered to fly a furry fifth crew member alongside the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) astronauts. The teddy bear, named GiGi, took flight yesterday as the Ax-2 mission's zero-gravity indicator wearing Axiom Space's next-generation spacesuit. GiGi going to space continues the tradition of having a zero-gravity indicator inside the spacecraft to provide a visual indicator when the spacecraft has reached the weightlessness of microgravity. As the fifth crew member of Ax-2, GiGi's mission is to inspire children around the world to learn about space and consider careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM). "Axiom Space is excited to partner with the iconic brand Build-A-Bear to encourage children of all ages to learn about space exploration and our efforts to expand access to microgravity for individuals, countries and institutions to conduct meaningful scientific research," said Sandra Nelson, Vice President of Marketing, Axiom Space. "GiGi was designed and built for the next generation of space explorers who will enable us to explore beyond, build a sustainable future in low-Earth orbit, and realize the extensive science research that will be achievable with their involvement and active participation in STEAM." Sharon Price John, President and Chief Executive Officer at Build-A-Bear, emphasized the intent of this new partnership and special flight. "Guests dream big at Build-A-Bear, and the opportunity to partner with Axiom Space as part of the Ax-2 mission and send GiGi, the furry fifth crew member, to space is a special honor that we hope inspires youth across the globe to reach for the stars, pursue adventures, and follow their passion," she said. "With Build-A-Bear's 25-year history of creating special moments, our GiGi wearing the next-generation spacesuit, has the wonderful opportunity to be part of history as the Ax-2 crew's zero-gravity indicator." About The Ax-2 Mission The Ax-2 crew launched to space by way of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and a Dragon spacecraft from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Ax-2 crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson and Pilot John Shoffner, both from the United States, and Mission Specialists Ali Alqarni and Rayyanah Barnawi representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This partnership is driven by the shared goal for GiGi to encourage youth to learn more about space exploration and consider career paths in STEAM. Young enthusiasts can follow GiGi's journey on her blog designed to help kids see themselves through her unBEARlievable experience. "As a young cub, I was always drawn to math and science projects. After the gift of a telescope one summer, I felt connected to the stars in a way I never had before, and I knew STEAM studies were for me," says GiGi in her blog. "Now as a full-time astronomer and aspiring astronaut, I am over the Moon to be part of the Ax-2 mission. After all, it takes a lot of heart and courage to be a space explorer, and I am ready for it." ABOUT AXIOM SPACE Axiom Space is building history, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. Build-A-Bear is a multi-generational global brand focused on its mission to "add a little more heart to life" appealing to a wide array of consumer groups who enjoy the personal expression in making their own "furry friends" to celebrate and commemorate life moments. Nearly 500 interactive brick-and-mortar experience locations operated through a variety of formats provide guests of all ages a hands-on entertaining experience, which often fosters a lasting and emotional brand connection. The company also offers engaging e-commerce/digital purchasing experiences on buildabear.com and its age-gated, adult-focused "Bear Cave". In addition, extending its brand power beyond retail, Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a subsidiary of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., is dedicated to creating engaging content for kids and adults that fulfills the company's mission.

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Thanks to AI. AI can draw upon all available information and assess on-board systems to know when a given component might fail or need to be replaced, bringing logistical advantages as well as cost-savings and safety improvements. “If a machine fails during a desert landing, then algorithms can recognize that from analyzing other failure cases. We are looking at different properties and looking at prior failure cases so algorithms can determine when something like a propulsion system is likely to fail,” Abbo said. The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) is working with industry to implement AI, automation and machine-learning technology into aircraft as a way to anticipate and predict potential maintenance failures, service and industry officials said. In a collaborative effort with DOD and the Air Force, C3 IoT is working on a deal to integrate AI-driven software into an F-16 and an E-3 Sentry AWACS surveillance aircraft, industry developers explained. Developers say the new software should be operational on the aircraft within six months. The plan is to gather and analyze data, such as operationally relevant maintenance information during or after missions so that crews and service engineers can utilize predictive maintenance. “F-16s will benefit from predictive maintenance as a way to inform pilots of which aircraft are at the highest risk in terms of being unreliable. We pinpoint systems such as engines and subsystems such as the propulsion,” said Ed Abbo, president and CTO of C3 IoT. Recommended: 8 Million People Could Die in a War with North Korea

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Drone maker DJI on Wednesday unveiled the Mini 2, a lightweight flying camera platform with major upgrades including 4K video support and improved flight capabilities. Weighing in at less than 249 grams, Mini 2 packs in an impressive array of technologically advanced features. Imaging quality is taken to new heights with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor capable of capturing 4K footage at 30 frames per second, as well as 12 megapixel still images with RAW support. A three-axis motorized gimbal ensures solid stabilization. New to the Mini line is a OcuSync 2.0, DJI's data transmission technology. Maximum transmission range between controller and drone is extended to 10 kilometers, a 150% increase over the original Mavic Mini. Apple's iPhone can be mounted on the controller for POV viewing, video management, system control and more. Like its predecessor, the Mini 2 sports a foldable chassis design for ultra-compact carry. New, more efficient motors provide up to 31 minutes of flight time while at the same time increasing acceleration and speed. "Mavic Mini was a monumental breakthrough for DJI and for drone pilots across the world, as its unprecedented combination of weight, safety, performance, and overall value became the entry point for countless new drone pilots and fans," said DJI President, Roger Luo. "DJI Mini 2 enhances those key aspects, packing larger drone performance in an approachable, small design in the safest drone category that is perfect for beginners and will also impress more experienced pilots." The usual assortment of smart shooting modes are available, including pre-programmed flight modes like "Dronie," "Helix," "Rocket," "Circle" and "Boomerang." Panoramas allow for artistic images, while expanded shooting modes enable more control over post processing workflows.

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A private Cessna airplane encountered some trouble on Wednesday, making an emergency landing on a levee near Chalmette, the Coast Guard said. The occupants of the plane were picked up by a Coast Guard helicopter flying a training mission over Lake Ponchartrain, said Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Blue, a Coast Guard spokesman. The Coast Guard was contacted by the Lakefront Airport about the Cessna, he said. The two pilots aboard the Cessna reported the engine trouble and made the landing around 11:30 a.m. They were not injured in the emergency landing and taken to the Lakefront Airport, according to a Coast Guard news release.

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The BlueFlyVarios are flight instruments for measuring vertical speed and altitude based on atmospheric pressure. They measure the atmospheric pressure 50 times every second, with a resolution that enables the measurement of tiny altitude differences. An MS5611 pressure sensor provides an ultra responsive altitude resolution of 10 cm. The onboard audio mode provides a backup when not connected, or to use all the time. Choose a version to connect via bluetooth to Android using SPP for use with flight software, or a version to connect via TTL UART for hacking into other hardware devices Flight instruments are awesome devices to help you know the air. Even the best components are pretty cheap and the instruments should be too. The BlueFlyVario helps drive innovation in free flying sports using open hardware and sofware. The BlueFlyVario project grew from a not for profit hobby that got out of control. This philosophy continues to drive and motivate the future development of free flight instruments

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Ultra-long endurance and ultra-fast deployment are the targets of new US programmes to demonstrate technology for future autonomous aircraft Whether it is an aircraft that will stay aloft for its entire five-year life, or be rushed by rocket to fill a surveillance gap half the world away, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to push the boundaries of unmanned aviation to extremes. Exploring the outer limits of technology is DARPA's charter, and the agency has its successes and failures, but the stated goals of its latest UAV programmes are raising eyebrows. "We want to completely change the paradigm of how we think of aircraft," says Daniel Newman, manager of the Vulture programme to demonstrate an unmanned aircraft capable of staying aloft for five years. "Aviation has a perfect record - we've never left one up there. We will attempt to break that record." NASA work on high-altitude umanned aircraft with endurance measured in months laid the groundwork for DARPA's bold goal of five years aloft Record breaking has played a key part in advancing aviation, from Bleriot's 1909 Channel crossing and Lindberg's 1927 transatlantic flight to Voyager's 1986 unrefuelled circumnavigation, but designing an aircraft that can be launched then not touched for five years seems a stretch, even for DARPA. Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk UAV can stay aloft for 40h Aerovironment's hydrogen-fuelled Global Observer aims for a week and there are designs with endurance measured in months. "What would it take to force people to break with the way they operate aircraft, so they no longer operate it as an aircraft?" says DARPA's Wade Pulliam. "It's more than a month - five years gets you there." The ability to "close the business case" on an aircraft that could be launched and then not maintained or brought home for five years would be a "paradigm shift", says Newman. "We would no longer define an aircraft by the launch, recover, maintain, launch cycle." But the challenges of an "infinite endurance" aircraft are enormous, and include increasing system reliability, closing the energy cycle, maximising aero-structural effiency and preventing materials degrading over their long exposure to stratospheric flight. To enable a paradigm shift, DARPA has set the goals for Vulture as five years on station with a 450kg (1,000lb) payload, 5kW of onboard power and sufficient loiter speed to stay on station for 99% of the time against winds encountered at 60,000-90,000ft altitude, Essentially, the Vulture is an aircraft that operates like a satellite, but is not regulated by orbital mechanics. "It could be positioned over the battle, at 65,000ft versus 260 miles," says Pulliam. Operating as a pseudo-satellite in the stratosphere and not low Earth orbit would provide a 65dB improvement in communications capability, he says, and significantly increase onboard sensor resolution. There are three architecture options, says Newman: a single ultra-reliable system equivalent to a satellite a modular vehicle where pieces can fly home to be repaired and replaced and an aircraft that can be serviced and replenished while remaining on station. Energy cycle solutions There are also three energy cycle solutions, one of which - nuclear - is barred from consideration. One option is to refuel the aircraft in flight. This favours fuel cells, says Newman, because they are more efficient and reliable than internal-combustion and gas-turbine engines. The other option is solar energy, either solar thermal, which is unproven, or solar electric, which is a proven technology. But reliability is the key consideration. The Vulture reliability goal is 200 times that for the Global Observer UAV. "We have to design for inherent reliability," says Newman. "Dollars per pound is not the metric - this may not be the lightest aircraft. Outside of satellites, no one thinks about five-year reliability." The Vulture is expected to draw heavily on spacecraft experience, pushing the reliability of components, designing in redundancy and graceful degradation where systems can fail, reducing parts count and derating components to increase their lifetimes. There will be differences because of the environment an aircraft operates in compared with a satellite. "The day/night cycle is longer for an aircraft, so it gets a really cold soak then gets really warm," says Pulliam. There will be less radiation than in space, but higher ultraviolet than on the ground, with implications for how materials degrade over time. A drop test in 2002 under NASA's Mars Flyer programme demonstrated that a folding-airframe UAV could be deployed at high altitude Infinite endurance and ultimate expendability will also have implications for how an operational aircraft is designed, manufactured and tested. Because of each air vehicle's persistence, relatively few are expected to be built, and opportunities to test the system to failure will be limited. "We need to develop design tools that ensure the first aircraft is as good as the 100th," says Pulliam. Such tools could have wider application in aerospace. DARPA is close to awarding contracts for the initial concept definition phase of the Vulture programme. "We have at least one successful offeror," Newman told an IDGA unmanned air vehicles conference in Washington DC at the end of February. During the 12 months of Phase 1, contractors will define the objective system and design both full-scale and subscale demonstrators. Phase 2, scheduled to run until mid-2012, will involve fabricating and testing the subscale demonstrator, which will be capable of flying for three months. "That will not take us to a technology readiness level [TRL] of 6," says Newman. TRL 6 is required before a programme can enter development. "Only the full-scale demonstrator will get us to TRL 6," he adds. DARPA plans to have a service partner on board before Phase 3, which would involve building and flying a full-scale aircraft capable of staying aloft for 12 months. "Hopefully, we will leave one up there," he jokes. The Vulture's longevity offers one way of maintaining a global UAV presence without foreign bases or maintenance depots. Although slow, aircraft could be pre-deployed on station ready to respond more quickly. At the other end of DARPA's extremes is Rapid Eye - a UAV that could be rocket-deployed to anywhere in the world within hours. UAV in a rocket "Rather than staying on station for five years, Rapid Eye is about how quickly can we get an aircraft there," says Pulliam. "Something has occurred, satellites are not in position and it will take days to get aircraft there. So we put a UAV into a rocket and launch it suborbitally to get anywhere in 1-2h and stay there for a significant period." Challenges include packaging an aircraft with high aspect-ratio wing into a small volume atop the solid rocket. Some way is needed to slow the payload high in the atmosphere, so the UAV can be deployed at its operating altitude of 65,000ft. The propulsion system must start and operate in the oxygen-starved environment at high altitude, because a glider would not provide the 7-15h endurance sought, says Pulliam. The Rapid Eye programme is expected to get under way soon as a companion to the Vulture. Whether the choice is fast or slow, DARPA's new programmes aim to expand the design space for unmanned aircraft to unprecedented extremes. Source: Flight International

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WASHINGTON - A tiny spacecraft designed to sail by the power of the sun is scheduled to launch atop a SpaceX rocket in 2016, a leading US space enthusiast said Wednesday. The Planetary Society's LightSail, an unmanned satellite-like craft known as a solar sail, aims to reach orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket in two years, said the group's leader Bill Nye. The foot-long (30-centimetre) spacecraft with its four, ultra-thin Mylar sails may then undertake a journey around the cosmos, powered only by the constant pressure exerted by sunlight. "It is so thrilling to see this grand endeavor setting the date for its pioneering mission above our planet," Nye said in a statement. The project is funded by private donors and members of the Planetary Society, which describes itself as the world's largest space group and was co-founded by famous American astronomer Carl Sagan in 1980. Solar sails have generated excitement due to their potential to travel to other stars and galaxies, without the need for fuel. "Closer to home, solar sails may give us access to unique orbits for vital Earth science and space weather missions," said Jennifer Vaughn, the chief operating officer of the Planetary Society. LightSail aims to go beyond low Earth orbit, where the International Space Station circles the Earth, into medium Earth orbit. The solar sail will initially be stored inside another spacecraft, called Prox-1, which will eject the solar sail and then follow it and take images of it. A few weeks after it reaches orbit, the LightSail's reflective wings will expand to 344 square feet (32 square metres), making it visible from the Earth.

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Identification of Aircraft Tubing by Rockwell Test NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC Pagination or Media Count: Seamless steel tubing is to-day the principal material of construction for aircraft. The commercial grade of tubing containing about 0.10 to 0.20 carbon at first used is being superseded by two grades which are approved by the army and navy, and which are also becoming standard for commercial airplanes. - Laminates and Composite Materials

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But it was sure worth the wait! Almost all the pilots that I let take the controls of my RV-7a immediately comment on how sensitive it is to fly compared to their Cessnas and Pipers. And to be honest I've always enjoyed the responsiveness of the RV. But now I'm ruined for the rest of my flying days; I had no idea how agile the Extra was going to feel. From the moment I took the stick it was as if I could feel it longing to fly in any attitude other than straight-n-level. If you want to turn, merely Think about making a turn and one wing comes up. Consciously actually moving the stick and the next thing I knew I was looking at the earth through the top of the canopy. Incredible is just one of the many adjectives that poured through my mind on that flight. If I wasn't already hooked on aerobatics, i Definitely am now. (I just need to find some way to be able to afford an Extra!) I didn't have anything with me that day to record the cockpit audio from the flight so I decided to put it to music instead. Hope you enjoy... Check out some of the HD Pilot Aerobatic videos here

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The NAS requires 14,500 air traffic controllers, 4,500 aviation safety inspectors, and 5,800 technicians to operate and maintain services. It has more than 19,000 airports and 600 air traffic control facilities. In all, there are 41,000 NAS operational facilities. In addition, there are over 71,000 pieces of equipment, ranging from radar systems to communication relay stations. On average, about 50,000 flights use NAS services each day.

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Northrop Grumman has bought out Scaled Composites, the builder of the famed SpaceShipOne. Not sure what this means for Virgin Galactic yet. Stay tuned. 1. space beyond the atmosphere of the earth. prag·ma·tism (prgm-tzm) n. A way of approaching situations or solving problems that emphasizes practical applications and consequences.

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Thursday, July 21, 2011 Remembering Gus Grissom Gus Grissom with Liberty Bell 7 On May 5, ceremonies at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station remembered the 50th anniversary of the Freedom 7 flight that launched the first American into space, Alan Shepard. Most people seem to remember Shepard and John Glenn, but far fewer seem to recall that Gus Grissom flew between them. Fifty years ago today, Grissom launched from atop LC-5 in Liberty Bell 7. The spacecraft sank after landing in the Atlantic; the consensus today is that the hatch mechanism prematurely blew due to a mechanical malfunction. Thanks to YouTube, we can relive Grissom's historic flight. NBC News coverage, Part 1 of 6 The links to the rest of NBC News coverage: More about Grissom and his flight on NASA.gov.

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class g airspace requirements - December 6, 2020 - ✈️✈️Written Prep BootCamp: Flying Blind: Simulated Instrument Practice, Gotta love the contrast between the paint and sand, It's an IFR "I follow roads" kinda afternoon. Is there Class F airspace? Memorizing Class G and Class E airspace VFR weather requirements is something that pilots at every certification level struggle with. Class E Airspace • Generally begins where Class Golf ends – Typically 700ft or 1,200ft Above ... the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from Air Traffic Control (ATC) (Small UAS … Class G airspace is usually found below 1,200 feet where Class E airspace typically starts, although there are of course exceptions. Cloud clearances range from "clear of clouds" to "1SM." Reverts to Class E or G during hours when the tower is closed. Now why that is in CAPS there is because they like to ask you that on a written exam, in all reality, Class G airspace always ends well before 14,500′ msl due to another layer of airspace being on top of it. Unless otherwise authorized or required, each person operating an aircraft on or in the vicinity of an airport in a Class G airspace area must comply with the requirements of this section. giflingua. Skipping a letter in the alphabet (Class Foxtrot airspace exist in other countries but not America), Class G airspace is considered uncontrolled, so the IFR requirements of communications, clearance, and a filed flight plan are not compulsory. Controlled airspacerefers to the airspace defined in 3-dimensional space where air traffic control (ATC) services are provided. of airspace and altitudes. When Class C and D airspace adjoin laterally, flights at the common boundary will be given services applicable to Class D airspace. Class G airspace (uncontrolled) is that portion of airspace that has not been designated as Class A, Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, the following operations may be conducted in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet above the surface: (1) Helicopter. The height of the Control Zone varies for different airports. While this covers airspace classification for drone pilots, it is also important to understand special use airspace, which we will cover in the next section. Special Use Airspace for Drone Pilots. The airport is in class G and the weather minimum here is clear of clouds. The broadest distinction that one needs to know about the national airspace is the difference between controlled, uncontrolled, and special use airspace. You need to have two-way communication, mode C and an ATC clearance. While you are expected to know them, the reality is that Private, Commercial, and even Airline Transport Pilots often struggle to recall each requirement. Airspace Altitude; Class A: All: Class B: Generally, from surface to 10,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) including the airspace from portions of Class Bravo that extend beyond the Mode C Veil up to 10,000 feet MSL (e.g. VFR cloud clearance and visibility requirements are the same as Class C. (b) Direction of turns. Though it may not seem like it, Class G is most of Canada’s airspace. a horizontal distance of 4 nautical miles from the course to be flown. Excludes airspace within the given radius, except in surrounding Class C or Class B airspace. Yes, I bet you do. Excludes airspace within the given radius, except in surrounding Class C or Class B airspace. Basic VFR Weather Minimums No person … that in addition to altitude or flight level requirements, 14 CFR Section 91.177 includes a requirement to Reverts to Class E or G during hours when the tower is closed. Requirements; Procedures; Emergency procedures. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, the following operations may be conducted in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet above the surface: (1) Helicopter. This really only applies out west in very mountainous terrain where the mountains are 10,000′ or more above sea level, then you could be that high, and still close to the surface (mind you that you’d be close to the surface of a mountain which doesn’t always end so well for airplanes, watch out!). Class G. Class G is your uncontrolled airspace. Airspace Flight visibility Distance from clouds Class A: Not applicable: Not Applicable. You will find Echo airspace below 18.000′ msl everywhere that either Class B, C, D, or G airspace does not occupy. There are two broad scopes of airspace: controlled and uncontrolled. During the day at less than 1,200ft AGL, a minimum of 1 SM visibility and clear of clouds is required. the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to aeroplane or helicopter operations in Class G airspace class G airspace operating requirements Here VFR aircraft must maintain higher visibility and cloud clearance requirements to allow for visual separation from aircraft on IFR flight plans. Class G is your uncontrolled airspace. Anything that is not considered under Controlled or Special Use Airspace can be automatically be assumed to be Uncontrolled. VFR cloud clearance and visibility requirements are the same as Class C. Chapter 4 - Airspace 42 terms. Class E airspace areas may be designated for transitioning aircraft to/from the terminal or en route environment. Unless an appropriate clearance has been obtained, the pilot in command of an aircraft operating in Class G airspace, or a VFR aircraft operating in Class E airspace, must not allow the aircraft to enter: a. airspace for which ATC clearance is required; or. Above the ceiling and within the lateral boundaries of Class B or Class C airspace up to 10,000 feet; Class E airspace over the Gulf of Mexico, at and above 3,000 feet msl, within 12 nm of the U.S. coast. Though it may not seem like it, Class G is most of Canada’s airspace. Airspace Features Class A Airspace Class B Airspace Class C Airspace Class D Airspace … The membership and terms of reference for the FAS NATMAC Sub Group are at Annex A. (a) General. There are some minor differences to procedures in Class D airspace. Class D airspace requirements; En route; Go around procedure for parallel runways; Inbound; Taxiing aircraft holding short 1; Taxiing aircraft holding short 2; Outbound; After take-off; Airspace classification; Holding procedures in the vicinity of controlled airspace; Landing; Visual approach; Transponder emergency codes 1 ; Transponder emergency codes 2; PAPI - On correct … STUDY GUIDE. To determine what type of airspace you are in, refer to the mobile application that operates your drone (if so equipped) and/or use other drone-related mobile applications. Similarly, individual nations may also designate special use airspace with further rules for reasons of national security or safety. Here flight is extremely regulated in order to contend with the high amount of air traffic. The United States airspace system's classification scheme is intended to maximize pilot flexibility within acceptable levels of risk appropriate to the type of operation and traffic density within that class of airspace – in particular to provide separation and active control in areas of dense or high-speed flight operations. Entry: -No specific requirement Equip: -No specific requirement Min Pilot Cert: -No specific requirement. Only this time it is a 2-tiered cake). Most nations adhere to the classification specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization and described below, though they might use only some of the classes defined below, and significantly alter the exact rules and requirements. When a part-time Class D surface area changes to Class G, the surface area becomes Class G airspace up to, but not including, the overlying controlled airspace. An IFR clearance in itself provides separation from other aircraft and obstacle clearance in all but class G airspace, hence the phraseology, “upon entering controlled airspace…” Actual requirements for entering airspace vary and you can better prepare yourself based on what controllers might or might not say or do. #aviation #travel #learntofly No transponder is required. While there’s no one to coordinate with for airspace permission in class G, there can still be MF and ATF aerodromes that you may need/want to communicate with. Daytime requirements for Class G are 1 statute mile visibility and clear of clouds to 1200ft. Above the Class G (ground) is Class E (everywhere else) and is controlled airspace. The easiest way to locate Class G airspace is by first finding Class E. Once you have located Class E airspace, any non-designated space between the surface and where Class E starts is by default, Class G airspace. “Cleared into the class Bravo” does the trick. $11.99. Airspace, Airports and Safety 102 terms. Class G airspace will always start at the ground AND GO UP TO 14,500′ msl as a maximum. The Phoenix location at the Deer Valley Airport (KDVT), one of the busiest airports in the world, provides pilots with Class B – E and Class G airspace. Class B. certain Class D aerodromes where the tower also provides a procedural approach control service (see ERSA). In most cases, the airspace overlying Class G is Class E airspace. An air traffic control service will be provided. There are no requirements for communication and no special requirements for equipment in Class G airspace. remain at least 1,000 feet (2,000 feet in designated mountainous terrain) above the highest obstacle within Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, the following operations may be conducted in Class G airspace below 1,200 feet above the surface: (1) Helicopter. Class G. This is truly uncontrolled airspace. Pre-solo Written Exam 47 terms. “Climb and maintain flight level 230 ″ is your ticket into the class A airspace. Echo airspace is controlled airspace, but does not typically have a operating control tower associated with it. G Airspace. A helicopter may be operated clear of clouds in an airport traffic pattern within 1/2 mile of the runway or helipad of intended landing if the flight visibility is not less than 1/2 statute mile. The major difference is that IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) traffic is required to be in contact with ATC, have a filed flight plan, and have received ATC clearance at all times while in controlled airspace. When it comes to Class G, think “G” for Ground. 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In the latest move to make the regulation of the UK's General Aviation (GA) sector more proportionate and evidence-based, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced today at the major Aeroexpo GA event a new training syllabus for pilots and proposed changes to some private pilot medical requirements. The new training syllabus for private pilots has been devised in conjunction with some of GA's leading instructors and training experts. It offers training schools an alternative to the existing European Aviation Safety Agency syllabus. Available to use now for training for the PPL(A) and LAPL(A) the new syllabus is more suited to today's flying environment. We also consulted all the helicopter private pilot training schools in the country and their feedback resulted in a minor change to the PPL(H) syllabus as an alternative. New theoretical knowledge questions to go with the syllabus will be developed and plans introducing online examinations have started. You can see the new syllabus at www.caa.co.uk/ga. We have also worked with a number of aviation medical experts in the UK to develop a consultation on medical requirements for some private pilots which aims to make them more realistic and reduce bureaucracy. No changes are proposed for pilots with commercial licences. It proposes that the medical requirement for UK private pilot licence and national private pilot licence holders are to hold a current DVLA Group 1 Ordinary Driving Licence (ODL). Existing medical options (for example a UK declaration with GP counter signature) will remain available. The proposal will bring cost and time savings for pilots and, in most cases, remove the need for General Practitioner (GP) or Authorised Medical Examiner involvement. Currently pilots with an NPPL licence are required to comply with DVLA group 1 or 2 standards and have their self declaration of fitness countersigned by their GP. Holders of a UK PPL currently need an EU class 2 medical or the NPPL medical requirements if they only use the privileges of an NPPL licence. The proposal is based on a study of the risks associated with GA flying and also comparing that to other recreational activities like horse riding or canoeing. The consultation also reviews the causes of light aircraft accidents and the likelihood of these being triggered by a pilot being medically incapacitated. The risk to third parties is considered and the regulatory approach taken by the Federal Aviation Administration in the USA, which mirrors the UK proposal, is also reviewed. A variety of options are proposed and views are sought through the consultation which closes on 10th July 2015. The information received will be used to determine how to take this proposal forward. Additionally, we have issued guidance to formalise the existing process on how to transfer aircraft from a National Certificate of Airworthiness to a Permit to Fly. This guidance will benefit those owners who can make use of the reduced level of airworthiness assurance associated with the maintenance regimes and the potentially greater accessibility to spare parts for Permit to Fly aircraft. Launching the new initiatives at Aeroexpo GA Programme Manager Rachel Gardner said: “The new syllabus, consultation on medical requirements and guidance for aircraft owners are the latest steps in our work to improve things for the GA Community and make regulation of GA more proportionate and evidence based. We've launched them at Aeroexpo as so many of the key GA organisations and individuals that we've developed this work with are present.” Today's announcements are in line with the CAA's new top level principles for GA regulation: - Only regulate directly when necessary and do so proportionately - Deregulate where we can - Delegate where appropriate - Do not gold-plate, and quickly and efficiently remove gold-plating that already exists - Help create a vibrant and dynamic GA sector in the UK. More detail on the CAA's GA activities and the work of the GA Unit are available on our GA pages. Notes to Editors - Driving licences have to be renewed every three years after the age of 70 and, apart from an eye test, only require self-declaration. - The CAA is the UK's specialist aviation regulator. Its activities include: making sure that the aviation industry meets the highest technical and operational safety standards; preventing holidaymakers from being stranded abroad or losing money because of tour operator insolvency; planning and regulating all UK airspace; and regulating airports, air traffic services and airlines and providing advice on aviation policy. For further media information contact the CAA Press Office on 00 44 (0)207 453 6030 or email@example.com . You can also follow the CAA on Twitter @UK_CAA

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High school educators from around the country will be immersed in aviation Nov. 5 and 6 when shipping titan UPS hosts and sponsors the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium, packed with high-energy learning and networking opportunities. The AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium program was crafted to inspire those who will in turn inspire students to love learning science, technology, engineering, and math through aviation. The event will mark its fourth year in Louisville, Kentucky, and build on the success of the 2017 edition, which drew more than 250 high school teachers and administrators. The program is part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program to grow the pilot community, and it dovetails with the rollout of the association’s high school curriculum. The initiative has been met with enthusiasm from educators who helped test and refine some of the in-class lessons and activities. Many of the same teachers attended hands-on training at AOPA headquarters during the summer when they learned, up close, about helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Some even tried their hands at landing a Redbird FMX full-motion flight simulator. A precision drone-landing contest was also a big hit. The scholastic program is aligned with rigorous math and science educational standards already in use and was created in partnership with curriculum developers and aviation experts to offer four-year study options in two aviation career pathways: pilot and unmanned aircraft systems (drones). “Every year we build curriculum, we field test, then we roll it out,” Hasselbring continued, “and we’ll be updating it forever.” She said schools can apply to use the free curriculum “starting in November.” Educators will participate in two panels: an aviation career discussion moderated by FAA educational expert Jim Brough, and a high school panel moderated by TOPGUN graduate and West Michigan Aviation Academy educator George Pavey. Additionally, 15 breakout sessions will allow educators to tailor their experience to their individual needs. The symposium will feature an opening keynote from Houston Mills, a UPS captain and the delivery company’s global public policy director. Mills energized forward-looking teachers, principals, and school superintendents during a panel discussion at the 2017 AOPA High School Aviation STEM Symposium at the Dallas/Fort Worth home of American Airlines. Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and COO, will deliver the second day’s keynote at this year’s event. Educators will have a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes during optional tours of the UPS pilot training facilities, the 24-hour maintenance facilities, and UPS Worldport Hub. “None of these tours are open to the public so it’s pretty special for these educators,” said Hasselbring. “The UPS pilots participating in the tours are AOPA members and they are so excited for us to be there. Teachers are going to fly in the package giant’s sims so this will be a lifetime opportunity,” she added. The You Can Fly program and the Air Safety Institute are entirely funded by charitable donations to the AOPA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. To be a part of the solution, visit www.aopafoundation.org/donate.

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The airline with the best average rating is Air Canada with 7.5/10. The average flight time is 6 hours and 58 minutes.More information I really enjoyed flying on AC 787-9 and especially appreciated the crew on both legs for going the extra mile to get me some souvenirs. After we arrived at LHR I was given a tour of the J cabin before deplaning by the flight manager who explained the features of the seat in detail. I thought that was top notch service and really made my experience more special. The 787 offered a smooth ride and the entertainment system had a great assortment of films. Please be aware that if you are seating in rows 44 or above, your overhead bin space might be restricted due to cabin design or storage of equipment. Catering was OK for the flight length.

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was my father, Bob McKune, who introduced me to drones in 2013. He was 82 years of age at the time. I helped him put together and fly his first drone - a DJI Phantom 1. We recognized the public service and commercial benefits of aerial imagery, and we applied for an FAA Section 333 Excemption for those reasons. We always believed in doing things by the book - and still do. In April 2016, the FAA granted Exemption 16596 to me. We had both long enjoyed photography, and he had instilled a love of drones, flying, and the unique perspectives that aerial imagery brings. On August 29, 2016, the FAA Part 107 regulations for flying drones commercially became law. I studied for and passed the required FAA exam. Here we are flying Dad's first drone in the spring of 2013. How many 82 year olds have you seen flying drones? Doing Drones Right Drones are fascinating devices, and there are a number of folks out there who fly for fun, but cross the line when it comes to safety and commercial use. While the FAA regulations provide for those flying for recreation as modelers under Section 336, the FAA has made it clear that even modelers and those flying drones as a hobby must follow safety regulations, and cannot fly in furtherance of a business, even if there is no compensation (see our FAQ page ). McKune Air is commercially licensed, and follows all FAA flight and safety regulations. Would you like us to speak to your group regarding drones? Please - we would love to present to your

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Staff Sgt. Forrest B. Sibley, 31, of Pensacola, Florida died of wounds suffered Aug. 26 when the vehicle he was traveling in was attacked near Camp Antonik, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. He was assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina. Sibley served as a combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, receiving the Bronze Star four times, one with “V” device for valor. He deployed four times during his seven-year Air Force career. Capt. Matthew D. Roland, 27, of Lexington, Kentucky died of wounds suffered Aug. 26 when the vehicle he was traveling in was attacked near Camp Antonik, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. He was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Roland was a 2010 Air Force Academy graduate and served as a special tactics officer at the 23rd Tactics Squadron. He became a team leader who supervised the training of 34 airmen and had deployed three times in five years. Tech. Sgt. Anthony E. Salazar, 40, of Hermosa Beach, California, died April 13, at an air base in southwest Asia in a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation. He was assigned to the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group, U.S. Air Forces Central Command. Salazar was a mechanical systems repairman, whose job was to ensure facility operations at an air base in the Gulf region that is supporting operations against Islamic State militants. Salazar was assigned to the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, part of the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group and reporting to U.S. Air Forces Central Command. The unit's headquarters is at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, but Salazar's squadron was assigned elsewhere in the Gulf region. Riverside National Cemetery Born: August 14 1984 Died: December 1, 2014 in Jordan Capt. William H. Dubois, 30, of New Castle, Colorado, died Dec. 1 when his F-16 aircraft crashed near a coalition air base in the Middle East. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. He attended Rifle High School and the University of Colorado at Boulder. His youth was spent in constant motion: harassing his sister, and participating in sports of all kinds from basketball, soccer, baseball, and swimming to eventing horses competing in the North American Young Riders Championship. While attending Rifle High School, Will was involved in choir, soccer, track, school plays, the National Honor Society, and was elected Senior class president. The Air Force awarded Will a full ride ROTC scholarship in Aerospace Engineering which allowed him to graduate with honors at Colorado State University in Boulder including the Distinguished Graduate award from the 105th ROTC detachment unit. Although Will was dedicated to academics, leadership, and becoming the best Air Force officer, he found time to join the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Upon graduation he learned that he was accepted into an elite pilot training program, ENJEPT (Euro Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training) at Sheppard Air Force base and proceeded on to F16 training at Luke AFB. His first assignment in 2011 was Kunsan, Korean where he proudly flew for the 35th fighter squadron, known as the Pantons, and earned the call sign, Pyro. It was there that he met the love of his life, Ashley Jones. Just last year, he returned to the states with his bride to be, and was based at Shaw AFB in the 77th fighter squadron, the Gamblers, also known as “the worlds greatest”. Ashley and Will married just days before he was deployed to the middle-east. To be updated… Technical Sergeant Jason McIlvaine, 42, died in a scuba diving accident on October 18th off the coast of Okinawa. He was stationed at Kadena Air Force Base and assigned to the Aerospace Medicine Squadron. To be updated… Senior Master Sergeant Swartz, 51, was among three Robins Air Force Base airmen who died during a typhoon on Okinawa on October 7, 2014. He served in the military for 33 years and was an aerospace propulsion superintendent. To be updated…. Staff Sergeant Joshua Schoenhoff, 27, was among three Robins Air Force Base airmen who died during a typhoon on Okinawa on October 7, 2014. He was an avionics technician who had been in the Air Force for only four years, but reached the rank of staff sergeant and had deployed five times. To be updated… Master Sergeant Daniel Paschal, 33, was among three Robins Air Force Base airmen who died during a typhoon on Okinawa on October 7, 2014. He served in the military for 11 years and was an aerospace propulsion craftsman. To be updated… Master Sgt. David L. Poirier, 52, of North Smithfield, R.I., died Feb. 28, from a non-combat related incident currently under investigation. He was assigned to the 157th Operations Support Squadron, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen – Sec 5 Row E Site 65 To Be updated… Born: March 31, 1985 Died:December 27, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan Capt. David I. Lyon, formerly, David Lissy, of Sandpoint, Idaho graduated in 2003 from Sandpoint High. Lyon, a five-year veteran of the Air Force, was an Air Force Academy graduate and had been stationed at Peterson since January 2010. Dave competed in track and field for the Air Force Academy, setting an Academy record for a discus throw during a competition in 2006, according to Airforce Academy Athletics. He was serving a year-long deployment to Afghanistan and was performing a combat advisory mission with Afghan National Army Commandos, while working with Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan. He was scheduled to return to Peterson in February. Lyon died at age 28 from wounds suffered when his vehicle was attacked with an improvised explosive device in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart and the Air Force Combat Action Medal.United States Air Force Academy Cemetery in Colorado. 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

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This is the Cassini Detector to shoot the most spectacular of a Saturn image, shooting time is 2016, clearly showing Saturn’s Arctic, Saturn ring and Saturn shadows. On October 15, 1997, NASA’s “Cassini” was launched and began Saturn’s exploration tour. According to foreign media reports, when the scientist Galileo for the first time using the earliest amplification equipment to observe the sky, observed Saturn is a mysterious object, there are many mysteries need to be announced. Over the years, Saturn has become more mysterious with the escalation of space surveying equipment. It has a Saturn ring and there is a gap between Saturn’s rings, as well as satellites of different sizes and other interesting properties, with banded structures, brief storms Wait. In recent years, the “Voyager” and other detectors flew over Saturn several times, revealing many of the mysteries and weirdness of the Saturn system. October 15, 1997, NASA “Cassini” probe launched, Saturn adventure begins, then captured and a large number of the rings of Saturn peculiar spectral image, and the photographing satellite Saturn The The Cassini Detector is also equipped with a Lander – “Huygens” detector, which landed on Saturn’s largest satellite Titanic surface, which is equipped with a radioactive isotope generator and has an independent nuclear power source Continue to use for decades. in 2004, after seven years of traveling the solar system, the Cassini probe arrived in orbit of Saturn, immediately after the start of data collection, and complete the four-year major task in 2008. The detectors found the Saturn ring, the Saturn Storm and the surface vortex structure, in addition to finding more satellites, and also detecting a wide variety of molecules, the Huygens detectors even found liquid flow methane on the surface of Titan. The following are six major discoveries of the Cassini probe survey: The figure is Saturn’s Arctic, which is a true color image shot in 2013. Scientists are surprised to find that in the past few years, the Arctic storm from blue slowly into a yellow. Saturn has a hexagonal storm that continues to ravage the Saturn Arctic. 1, Saturn Polar hexagonal hurricane. Although Saturn’s polar hurricanes were originally discovered by the Voyager detectors, it was not until the Cassini detectors were found that people had a surprising fact that Saturn had a hexagonal storm that continued to hit the Saturn Arctic The The rapid rotation of the atmosphere and the hydrodynamics prompted Saturn to have a unique hexagonal storm, which was the first to find such a storm on gaseous planets. The storm has a diameter of more than 32,000 km, appearing at latitude 78o and extending down about 100 km. atmosphere with other different characteristics planet Saturn polar storm does not occur with time latitude, east presence of air moving around the contour of the storm, speed reached 360 km, combined with low airflow latitude, presented in a computer simulation image Strange hexagon. Perhaps the most noteworthy is that the Saturn Arctic vortex is very much like a “hurricane eye”, the Cassini probe in the process of descent to detect the existence of a gap in the hexagonal storm. Saturn Polar Storm is about 2000 km in diameter and remains in the 13 years of the Cassini Detector’s continuous observation. The most striking is that in the past few years, this mysterious whirlpool began to change color. The scientist John Blalock points out that the hexagonal storm may be slightly brighter when viewed in 2012-2016, but its interior, especially its central ring area, is brighter. This brightening coincides with the increase in photochemical haze at the top of the atmosphere. Why is this? In fact, this is related to the sun itself, Saturn Arctic tilt from the sun, until 2015, gradually close to the sun. In 2016, Saturn’s polar hexagonal color changed, as if it were directly exposed to sunlight. In the 29-year orbital cycle that surrounds the sun, the Cassini probe can not quickly see this change, it is only because the task lasted for a long time, we found this! Like all the Earth’s planets, Saturn has its own unique climate, including larger and smaller storms. 2, the solar system so far the biggest storm. Like all the Earth’s planets, Saturn has its own unique climate, including larger and smaller storms. Although the Cassini mission can discover some of the strange phenomena of Saturn, for example: the long pole of the polar hexagonal storm and the southern hemisphere “dragon storm”. The most spectacular storms appear in 2011, and the super storms in Saturn’s northern hemisphere surround the entire planet and last for about 200 days. Close-up shooting shows that the storm in the Saturn surface at a speed of 100 km per hour fast moving. Although this level of storm occurs every 20-30 years, the largest and longest storm appears in 1876. In April this year, we found that these storms were suppressed by Saturn’s low-level water vapor, not only hydrogen and helium, but also methane. The wet water vapor forms an insulating layer that is isolated from Saturn’s interior from Saturn’s outer layer. Eventually, Saturn’s outer layer of the lower temperature causes it to sink, causing the inner moist layer and the storm to reappear. It is expected that the next major storm of Saturn will appear in the 1930s, and it will eventually tell us how much water is contained in Saturn. The Saturn ring has some small satellites, as well as ripples and “relief” structures. 3, Saturn ring inherent ripples and “relief” structure. Saturn is in many ways that scientists are concerned, in all of our known planets, Saturn isThe lowest-density planets are also the only planets with visible visible ring structures. It is composed of ice and dust-like material, the ring structure is not solid, but each other through the particles, it is temporarily stick together, tidal gravitational tear. Snowballs and micro-planets are merged together, separated by the tidal gravitational forces of Saturn and its nearby planets. The ring system itself is only 10-1000 meters in thickness and may be as old as Saturn. When observing the Saturn ring from the side standpoint, due to the angle between the Saturn ring and the sun, the tiny flaws in the ice crystals put a long shadow on the Saturn ring. Saturn’s main ring extends 7000-80000 km above the equator, larger than Saturn’s radius. Its 99.9% component is water ice, and there are thousands of tiny gaps in Saturn’s ring. At present, Saturn is thicker and more resilient than ancient times. Once the rock material was merged on the satellite, the water ring existed as long as the solar system. Although the Saturn ring has a high reflectivity, it is mainly composed of water ice material, but there is a large difference in the reflectivity of the optical and radio ranges, which allows imaging to be clearer than the former. There is a satellite on the outside of the Titan track, which looks completely different from other satellites that surround Saturn. Titan is not the same as the other satellites of Saturn, and it surrounds Saturn’s direction is opposite to other satellites. 4, mysterious two-color Titan eight mystery has been announced. Titan is the second satellite found in the Saturn system, it may be the most mysterious satellite. The satellites not only have an equatorial ridge and a larger orbital inclination, but half of it reflects the light like ice, while the other half is 80% dark. What is the reason for making Titan become a mysterious “two-color satellite”? Not the inclination of its orbit, in fact it is the largest satellite from Saturn, and another unique satellite is far from Saturn. There is a satellite on the outside of the Titan track, which looks completely different from other satellites that surround Saturn. Titan is not the same as the other satellites of Saturn, and it surrounds Saturn’s direction is opposite to other satellites. Titan is running clockwise around Saturn, how is it possible? This is because Titan may not be derived from Saturn, but by the Kuiper band to capture a celestial body. In addition, Titan has the largest, most peculiar ring structure in the solar system. Only when the Spitzer Infrared Space Telescope was observed in 2004, the Titanicu was a scattered wreckage ring from Titan, and the color was very dark. Its density is also very alarming: about three dust per cubic meter of particles. Of course, since these fragments are in the opposite direction to all other satellites, Saturn’s outermost satellite may collide with it and expose the main side of the satellite to dark debris. Titan’s orbital position is easy to collide with the Titan debris ring. Since Titan and Saturn keep tidal gravitational locking, it means that along with it through the orbit, the same side is always towards Saturn, and the black side is formed on the front side of Titan, while the rear side does not. These black materials accumulate on the Titan side, which is higher than the temperature of the light-colored material, which will lead to direct sublimation of the surface ice. In the gas phase, the steam has a lot of kinetic energy, although not enough to escape the Titan’s gravitational bondage, but can move to the smooth side, where to maintain a stable state. Which led to the Titan has a unique two-color structure, Cassini detector spectral analysis for the announcement of this mystery is of great significance. The figure is Saturn, Titan II, Titan and Titan nine. Water, heat and organic molecules are present on the surface of Titan, making the planet one of the most likely extraterrestrial stars of the solar system. 5, Titan underground marine life potential. Cassini detector shooting images show that Titan two bright and smooth surface, in fact, it is the solar system with the highest reflectivity of the satellite. But the surface will appear smooth cracks, these cracks are weak ice surface. Titan is on the right side of Saturn’s E-ring center, and its presence is not a coincidence, but due to the formation of Saturn’s ring. The soil beneath the Titan II is compressed and heated to form a sub-surface ocean of liquid salt water. And then the water from the Titan II gravitational restraint jet out, most of which water material to form E ring. Water, heat and organic molecules are present on the surface of the Titan, so that the planet into the solar system is most likely to live one of the extraterrestrial planet. At present, Titan has been confirmed to have water, and tidal gravity from Saturn provides the necessary heat. According to the observation of other celestial bodies of the solar system, Titan may also contain raw materials of life. The above three signs indicate that there may be amino acids in the earth’s atmosphere. The spacecraft on the surface of the Titan may be an ideal destination for the existence of alien life, a spacecraft through a geyser jet plume that can collect samples of sprayed material and is likely to find what humans have been hoping for. organic material. Because the Titan is the planet we are most likely to potentially live outside the form of life, after all, this planet exists all the elements of life, its importance can not be ignored. Cassini detectors were taken to Earth and the moon was in the shadow of Saturn. 6, “re-understanding” the earth. When the Cassini probe travels in the solar system, the Voyager probe first captures the image of the famous “light blue dots”, which is under Saturn’s shadow, although both the Saturn and the atmosphere are illuminated , butCan clearly see a light blue dotted planet, which is our planet, in the light blue dot on the right is the moon. After 20 years of exploration, the Cassini Detector has received many significant discoveries. We believe that the Cassini Detector not only conducts an in-depth survey of the solar system Saturn system, but also helps us to observe more deeply Earth. On September 15th, the Cassini probe will be the last time to enter Saturn’s atmosphere, and it will mark that it will end up exploring the journey. Cassini detectors will witness how far we have gone, and how we are achieved, the future of our exploration tour is still very far away, then we will need our joint efforts. (Allure)

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SpaceX all-civilian crew returns to Earth, successfully completing 3-day mission The four-person crew of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 mission splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean Saturday evening, successfully completing the first-ever trip of an all-civilian orbit team into space. Video of the moment showed the SpaceX Dragon capsule parachuting back onto Earth, with people cheering as it officially splashed into the Atlantic off the Florida coast shortly after 7 p.m. Splashdown! Welcome back to planet Earth, @Inspiration4x! pic.twitter.com/94yLjMBqWt — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 18, 2021 Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, quickly shared his excitement of the successful mission on Twitter, writing, “Congratulations @Inspiration4x!!!” — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 18, 2021 The mission, funded and led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, marks a significant step in efforts by SpaceX and other aerospace corporations to make space flight commercially available. Issacman paid $200 million for the flight’s four seats, with the mission aimed at raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In addition to Issacman, the crew also included Hayley Arceneaux, a physician assistant and former patient at St. Jude, as well as Lockheed Martin engineer Chris Sembroski. Sian Proctor, professor in Phoenix, Arizona, was also aboard the flight, and became the first Black woman to serve as the pilot of a spacecraft, according to Axios. The crew first launched into space Wednesday evening from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida before they locked into Earth’s orbit, traveling at a speed of roughly 17,500 mph, The Washington Post reported. During the mission, the Inspiration4 team performed science experiments, spoke with some of the young patients at St. Jude and had a phone call with actor Tom Cruise, who then-NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said in 2020 was in talks with the agency about potentially shooting a film from the International Space Station (ISS). The Inspiration4 official Twitter account shared news of the call with Cruise on Friday, referencing the actor’s popular 1986 aviation film “Top Gun,” by writing, “Maverick, you can be our wingman anytime.” SpaceX tweeted photos of the crew from space Friday, writing that the team had “an incredible first day,” during which they “completed more than 15 orbits,” and looked out the ship from the cupola, a large bubble window that was flown for the first time in space on the Inspiration4 mission. The crew of #Inspiration4 had an incredible first day in space! They’ve completed more than 15 orbits around planet Earth since liftoff and made full use of the Dragon cupola. pic.twitter.com/StK4BTWSA6 — Inspiration4 (@inspiration4x) September 17, 2021 Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Thirty-five Australians flew combat operations in the Battle of Britain during the summer and autumn of 1940. The RAF suffered heavily throughout the campaign, losing more than 500 fighter pilots, of whom at least 10 were Australian. One such airman was Paterson Clarence Hughes. Born in 1917 at Numeralla, New South Wales, Hughes joined the Royal Australian Air Force at Point Cook in 1936. The following year he sailed for England to take a short service commission in the Royal Air Force. With the outbreak of war against Nazi Germany in 1939, Hughes became a flight commander at the reformed 234 Squadron which flew a mixture of Blenheims, Battles and Gauntlets until March 1940, when it began receiving Spitfires. In this legendary aircraft, Hughes proved himself to be a tough, uncompromising and determined fighter pilot, quickly chalking up sufficient victories to be considered a flying ‘ace’. Hughes used aggressive and dangerous ‘close-in’ tactics which involved getting as near as possible to enemy aircraft before firing. On 7 September, as his squadron dived on a large force of German aircraft, it probably proved fatal for the brave young pilot. As Hughes flew close to a Dornier 17, his Spitfire is thought to have been struck by a large piece of debris from the exploding bomber. With a tally of at least 14 confirmed, 1 probable, 3 shared and 1 unconfirmed attributed to his total, Hughes was the highest-scoring Australian fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain. For gallantry in flying operations against the enemy, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 22 October. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill immortalised the extraordinary accomplishments of skilful and courageous pilots like Pat Hughes in one of his most famous wartime speeches: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” The Perth Mint is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a superb release struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. The coin’s reverse portrays representations of another iconic British fighter plane, the Hawker Hurricane. While the Hurricane was considered less glamorous than the legendary Spitfire, more Hurricanes flew during the period of the Battle than all other British fighters combined, accounting for the highest number of RAF victories. The coin’s reverse shows two Hurricane fighters in cloud above southern England. Issued as Australian legal tender, no more than 5,000 of these coins will be released, each housed in a display case and illustrated shipper accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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MVCC A&P Certificate Program Description The Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) Airframe & Powerplant Certificate program is located at Griffiss International Airport in Rome NY. The MVCC A&P Program is FAA FAR147 approved (Cert #VXYT570K). This program is unique because it spans three consecutive semesters over the course of twelve months. It provides the required 1,900 hours of FAA curriculum, and all students are issued a seven drawer roll-around Snap-On, or MAC cabinet box tool set as part of the program tuition. With the A&P certificate program being only one year in length, it is ideally suited for those who need to obtain their FAA certification in as short of time as possible in order to get back to work. The MVCC Aviation Training Center offers training on a functional Boeing 727-100 and a wide variety of general aviation aircraft. The presence of two heavy jet MRO’s on the same airport also offers exposure to different aircraft types for students. The program has been involved in several military aircraft restoration display projects including a B-52 and F-4 Phantom. In addition to the FAA A&P certificate, students may also chose to continue with MVCC for two more conventional college semesters to achieve an AAS degree in Mechanical Technology: Aircraft Maintenance. MVCC has two main campuses and several off campus locations, with approximately 8,000 total students. It is also part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, which allows for all standard forms of financial aid to be applied to the cost of the tuition and fees, and insures all programs offered by MVCC are maintained to the highest academic standards. Because MVCC is a non-profit community college, the tuition rates are much lower than other similar programs offered by private educational institutions. Room and board in the upstate New York area is very affordable which also contributes to keeping the overall cost of obtaining an A&P certificate through MVCC very affordable. MVCC Aviation Maintenance contact information: Mohawk Valley Community College Aviation Training Center 116 Langley Rd Rome, NY 13441

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LUNAR launch pads. Manned bases. Holidays on the Moon. Speculation is rife following NASA’s announcement last week that up to 300 million tonnes of ice could be lurking in the dark craters that pockmark the Moon’s poles. The discovery could transform the economics of lunar settlement and of further exploration of the Solar System, experts agree. But they warn that the difficulty of extracting useful quantities of water means that any permanent human presence on the Moon is decades away. Any future Moon base would recycle nearly all its water (see “Rice with everything…”). The main use for the lunar ice would be for separation into hydrogen and oxygen to make rocket fuel, says Mark Duke, staff scientist at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas. “This would make the operation of a lunar base much more efficient,” says Hermann Koelle of the Technical University of Berlin, chairman of the International Academy of Astronautics’ subcommittee on lunar development. The running costs of a base, including fuel for round trips, could be cut by 60 per cent, he says. But Francis Rocard, Solar System mission manager at the French space agency CNES in Paris, warns that no one has accounted for the start-up costs. “If you take into account all the infrastructure you have to put on the Moon to make it work, it makes it much more expensive,” he says. Koelle agrees: “It takes a lot of equipment and manpower to establish a factory to produce propellants.” The ice is thought to exist as crystals making up less than 1 per cent of the top metre or so of the ground in some permanently shadowed craters. In theory, it could be harvested simply by shovelling up the soil, putting it in a sealed collecting system, and heating it. The main problem is the location of the ice. A manned base is most likely to be built in a sunny region near the lunar equator—nearly 3000 kilometres away from the polar craters that contain the ice. The logistics might change, however, if a base could be built at a crater rim near the lunar south pole called the Peak of Eternal Light. This area, just a few kilometres across, is thought to be permanently illuminated. Although the temperature never rises above –30 °C, a base could be heated by solar The European Space Agency was already planning a mission, called EuroMoon 2000, to put a lander on this peak. Delays mean that the earliest launch date will be 2001, but the proposal includes a tethered robot that will dart off into the permanent shadows of nearby craters to look for ice. Another problem is that the craters involved are some of the deepest on the Moon. Any robot sent to mine them might have trouble climbing back up the crater walls when fully loaded. But Red Whittaker, a roboticist at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, is eager to meet the challenge. Last year he sent a proposal to NASA for such a rover, which he now intends to resubmit. Whittaker was one of the developers of the prototype Nomad robot, which last year spent 40 days driving 200 kilometres across Chile’s Atacama desert. Whittaker believes it would be easy to have a robot charge its batteries in the sunshine of areas such as the Peak of Eternal Light and then foray into the dark to scoop up ice-laden soil. He says that the temperature difference on the journey back to the lunar base could be used to start the water extraction

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Michel Verheughe’s son first introduced him to X-Plane in 1998. Michel exclaimed that his first experience with X-Plane involved an extraordinary flight over the San Bernardino Mountains in a Dakota aircraft, the same type his father flew in the 1950s from Belgium to the former Belgian Congo. In 1940 Michel’s father fought the invading Germany, flying a Fairey Fox aircraft. After Belgium surrendered his father joined the Belgian underground resistance where he met Michel’s mother. Toward the end of the war he escaped to England where he was once again trained as a pilot. Dakota, OT-CWG, the aircraft Michel’s father flew on April 20, 1954 as the K16 (military code), taking the Belgian king Baudouin I from Brussels to Oslo, Norway to the funerals of the Norwegian Crown Princess Martha. Michel adds, “That was also his aunt.” Michel’s father passed away in 1986 while living in Spain, where he is now buried. Michel shared one of his favorite memories of his father: “At the time, I was six years old and my father told us that he saw in Oslo a ski jump ramp so high that the skiers were jumping over his plane! Of course, he was joking.” Michel further commented about his father, “He was a shy man and his story is little known. I modeled the aircraft in PlaneMaker that my father flew often with Belgian livery, the C-119 Flying Boxcar aircraft. After giving my design to Austin I was honored that he included my model as part of the standard X-Plane package.” One of Michel’s favorite X-Plane memories was modeling the Russian WIG Orlyonok. He could not manage to get the aircraft out of the water. When asking Austin what to do, he was told, “Set the step in the hull a bit more aft.” Michel did and the WIG finally managed to take off! This is when he came to understood that each surface of the X-Plane model was not only aerodynamic but also hydrodynamic! Until 2003 Michel would fly X-Plane daily. He then purchased his ultralight Kitfox aircraft, with which he now spends much of his time. He flies X-Plane version 9 and comments about his flying, “During the winter, I like to fly my own aircraft in X-Plane, the ultralight Kitfox, which I modeled in all details. I train using X-Plane for IFR, although not legal for ultralight aircraft. Instrument scanning requires skill and, as it once happened, when I was caught between two layers of fog for a short distance over the water it was perhaps my X-Plane training that saved me. If you own and fly a homebuilt ultralight, or want to learn it, X-Plane will teach you the magic of aerodynamics!” Michel concludes by giving his best regards to Austin, stating, “I still enjoy flying my ultralight and owe it to Austin for my having taken on real life aviation at my age. I will always remember our discussions in Genoa 2001, when we met with Sergio.” Log book written in French and Dutch as Belgium speak both languages. Note: The code for the king was VVIP (very, very important person).

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Dreams and weekdays of the Russian astronomy In January this year, the radio-astronomers reviewed the results of the 15 years of work: the new RadioAstron telescope was tested in Pushchino. RadioAstron project is an international collaborative mission to launch a free flying satellite carrying a 10-meter radio telescope in elliptical orbit around the Earth. The aim of the mission is to use the space telescope to conduct VLBI (very-long-baseline interferometry) observations in conjunction with the global ground VLBI network in order to obtain images, coordinates, and evolution of angular structure of different radio emitting objects in the Universe with the extraordinary high angular resolution. VLBI has the record in resolution, the Earth diameter is a physical limit, therefore space-based radio telescope is needed to improve further the resolution, which is possible, as demonstrated with the Japanese satellite Halca. The orbit of RadioAstron satellite will have apogee radius in the range of up to 350,000 km. The orbit selection has advantages and disadvantages. A smaller apogee radius would result in better image capability. Space ground VLBI measurements with this orbit will provide morphological and coordinate information on galactic and extragalactic radio sources with fringe size of up to 8 micro arc second at the shortest wavelength 1.35 cm. The RadioAstron program, initiated by Astro Space Center (ASC) of Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) in collaboration with other institutions of RAS and Rosaviakosmos, has expanded into a broad international collaboration: scientists from over 20 countries are constructing the instruments, planning the mission profile, and assuring ground radio telescopes support for RadioAstron. Russia will provide the satellite, most of the on-board hardware, interferometer integration and all kinds of the tests. General designer of satellite and SRT is Lavochkin Association (LA) of the Federal Space Agency of Russia. A number of subsystems, delivered by different countries, passed their guaranteed lifetime with the large delays in the project. Therefore there is concern about the utilization of such equipments, like on-board receivers in the scientific payload. ESA has contributed to this project by conducting tests of the Radioastron petals in the ESTEC vacuum chamber in 1993 (under leadership of the late main designer at Astro Space Centre: Alexei Gvamichava) A descriptive paper was presented in the Workshop on Large Antennas in Radio Astronomy at ESTEC (WPP-110, Feb 1996). The tests at ESTEC contributed to panel improvements, which have been implemented. In 1998 the panel tests in thermal vacuum have been repeated and showed very good results, as well reported at the 26th RadioAstron meeting in July 2001. Furthermore, development-tests have been carried out on the unique four-frequency band feed system at ESTEC. The publication of early results in the JINA Antenna Conference in France (1992) was awarded as best paper. Apart from that, it was originally decided to equip RadioAstron with a Prodex hydrogen maser clock developed by the Neuchatel Observatory in Switzerland under an ESA contract. However, due to the successive delays of RadioAstron launch, the Swiss Space Office decided to support the development of the hydrogen maser clock exclusively for the ACES experiment on board of the International Space Station. Nowadays, Astro Space Centre has approached Vremnia-CH in Nizhniy Novgorod for the procurement of a space qualified maser. The main scientific goal of the mission is the study of radio galaxies and quasars with unprecedented angular resolution comparable with angular size of magnetosphere and accretion discs near super massive black holes. The resolution achieved with RadioAstron will allow us in principle to study also other phenomena and problems. Status of the Mission An engineering model of the main SRT 10-m antenna was assembled and tested at Lavochkin Association. Carbon-fiber elements of this model can be used for the flight model. Antenna reflector was adjusted with RMS accuracy 0.4 mm, integrated with scientific electronics and delivered to for the tests and calibrations (including interferometer modes with the radio telescope RT-22) to Pushchino Radio Observatory. The construction of the special building for tests and calibrations of SRT in Pushchino is completed. Inside the building is ready, and SRT was mounted on appliance to point the radio telescope to astronomical sources. All electronic equipment (on-board engineering models and ground-base simulators) was tested as zero-baseline interferometer (ZBI) for main operational modes. Thermo-vacuum and vibro tests of the first model of SPECTR spacecraft with SRT model were completed according to the program. SRT RadioAstronomical tests in Pushchino pavilion (engineering model) were carried out according to the program. The results indicated, that performances at the lowest frequency band could be improved (efficiency of 30%). The efficiency for the 1.6 and 4.8 GHz band was estimated as ~50% and for the highest frequency band a value of 30% was reported from this test. No results about polarization properties were derived. The receiver installed for the highest frequency band during this test was not the one, expected to be realized for the flight model (see below). The high apogee orbit for RadioAstron was studied in detail and approved as principal. Upgrade of K-band (18.4 - 25.1 GHz) receiver is under fabrication with new low noise amplifier (LNA). Two NRAO LNA were fabricated (the same as for MAP mission and compatible also with VLA upgraded K-band receiver). This receiver improve sensitivity and provide the frequency tuning in one polarization channel in a band of 18.4-25.1 GHz for multi-frequency synthesis (MFS) of images and for the observation of high red-shift masers on frequencies 21160-21288 and 22136-22232 MHz in both polarizations. The plan dedicated to RadioAstron mission on upgrade of Radio Observatory of the ASC near Kalyazin was prepared and will be financed by the Russian Academy of Sciences and FSA. It owns a 64 m radio telescope, which will be operating in all RadioAstron bands. The C-band (4.83 GHz) VLBI channel was already installed and a regular observations were started including observations with SRT Halca (VSOP). The operation of the Kaliasin antenna at the highest frequency band is a further goal, but not yet implemented. The systematic accumulation of the main scientific targets requiring the ultra-high angular resolution is under permanent consideration on the basis of existing observations and astrophysical models and permits to propose an extensive program of prelaunch observations. General time line and status of the mission correspond to tentative astronomically optimized launch date of March 15, 2006. The hardware that is to be seen at Lavochkin is impressive: the large 10-m diameter (>1000kg) antenna is poised on the satellite bus that seems a bit too light for it, and the whole structure is mounted on top of the Fregat Upper Stage. The positive sign in the picture is that NPO Lavochkin made an effort to re-consider the general concept and modify the RadioAstron so that it can be launched on the Soyuz, and not on the Proton which, after several delays of the launch date for lack of financial resources, was finally decided to be unrealistic. So, the designers of NPO Lavochkin have made everything possible to make the spacecraft platform lighter.However, by the words of Vladimir Babyshkin, Project Manager of all Spectrum projects at Lavochkin, even in a lighter configuration, RadioAstron will require an additional set of fuel tanks to be added to Fregat to boost up its launch capability. The fact that it is offered to launch an attractive payload at a well-advanced stage of development on a new satellite bus never flown before and using an Upper Stage in a configuration that was not qualified in flight, makes the whole affair look slightly dubious. However, the fact that, since 2002, RadioAstron has been included into the Federal Space Program and is considered to be the main national space science program, implies some optimism allowing to think that the money flow necessary for further development will be maintained. We are still expecting to receive from NPO Lavochkin more detailed materials on the configuration and performance of the spacecraft platform and the Upper Stage. We’ll keep our reader informed. A next meeting about the status of the RadioAstron project will be held in Moscow in November 2004.

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Canonical modelling of coorbital motion in Hill's problem using epicyclic orbital elements Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Princeton University, Princeton NJ 08544, USA Corresponding author: P. Gurfil, email@example.com Accepted: 23 June 2003 This paper presents a Hamiltonian approach to modelling relative coorbital motion based on derivation of canonical coordinates for the relative coorbital dynamics. The Hamiltonian formulation facilitates the modelling of high-order terms and orbital perturbations while allowing us to obtain closed-form solutions to the relative coorbital motion in Hill's restricted three-body problem. First, the Hamiltonian is partitioned into a linear term and a high-order term. The Hamilton-Jacobi equations are solved for the linear part by separation, and new constants for the relative motions are obtained, called epicyclic orbital elements. The influence of the gravitational interaction between the coorbiting satellites is incorporated into the analysis by a variation of parameters procedure. Key words: celestial mechanics / planets and satellites: general / reference systems © ESO, 2003

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SciFi Innovations Develops Technology that Joins Polymers to Metals for Aerospace Industry Machines that fly, from rocket ships to commercial jets to delivery drones, are made of different types of materials—aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber composites, and more. Imagine the challenge of fabricating those disparate materials into aerospace subsystems that achieve the highest levels of safety and the demanding specifications of strength and weight for modern air vehicle applications. That’s where a ground-breaking materials technology presented by spinout SciFi Innovations and The Ohio State University (OSU) introduces exciting new possibilities to the aerospace industry. This technology was developed at the Center for Ultrasonic Additive manufacturing in OSU’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Smart Carbon Fiber Integration (S-CFI) Improves Durability, Reduces Costs SciFi Innovations is commercializing a technology for joining carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) to metals with integrated sensing. This hybrid material technology, termed smart carbon fiber integration, enables multi-material aerospace structures that are more durable, inspectable, and maintainable than current alternatives. “We have a joining technology that uses ultrasonics to build up layers of materials into a unified structure,” said Rick Myers, SciFi CEO. “We are able to join metals of different types to each other as well as dry carbon fiber to metals, prior to layup and cure into a final CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) structure. We are joining materials that are notordinarily thought of as being joined in this way, while also fundamentally addressing corrosion concerns.” The manufacturing process involves specialized machines that use high-frequency ultrasonic vibration and pressure to build the parts without melting. The low temperature enables the integration of metals, high-strength fibers, and electronics into “smart” lightweight structures. Subcomponents made of these hybrid materials could be fed into an existing assembly process and joined with other parts using conventional welding or metal-to-metal fasteners without requiring rework of the manufacturing line or facility. Once deployed, the S-CFI structures combine high strength-to-weight ratio with an intrinsic ability to utilize its sensors to detect damage and perform other electronic functions. Accelerated Commercialization Plans SciFi Innovations is working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) under Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant to further explore aerospace applications of the S-CFI technology. “We are still in the developmental stage. The next milestone is to develop a testing facility with ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) equipment to begin design of our first minimum viable product (MVP). Although the UAM technology has demonstrated enormous promise as a low-volume process, SciFi Innovations aims to realize high-volume manufacturing of aerospace structures,” said Myers. SciFi Innovations and OSU will be developing new computational models and simulations, as well as quality control processes and measurements. “Things have evolved more rapidly than I dared hope,” Myers said. “We have gone from a concept discussion with OSU to successful Phase I and Phase II STTR awards in just over a year. We plan to continue growing the technology and move it from the lab to commercial applications at an accelerated pace.”

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Aviation students are a hot commodity in this country. The number of aviation scholarships offered annually has risen to more than $1.3 billion, but some students find it hard to find scholarships that suit their needs. In addition, some states have laws that restrict the amount of money that students can receive, limiting what they can receive and limiting which colleges can accept them. But even if you can’t find a scholarship that suits your needs, there are plenty of opportunities out there for students who want to explore aviation. Here are a few options to consider when choosing an aviation scholarship. Aerospace Institute The Aerospace Institute is a nonprofit that focuses on aerospace technology, research, and innovation. Its programs are focused on a variety of areas including aerospace engineering, aerospace science, and aerospace technology. The Aerospace Foundation also sponsors the institute, but its members are not required to enroll. Students can apply for the Aerospace Institute’s scholarships, but the most common scholarships available are those from the Aerospace Science and Engineering Fellowship Program (ASFE) and the Aviation Technology Scholarship Program (ATSP). These programs are available to students who have completed a minimum of eight semesters of college or are enrolled in a graduate program. The program is available in the fall and spring semesters, with a new program launched this spring that includes a stipend of up to $1,500. The ASFE is available for up to four years and includes an initial $1 for a bachelor’s degree and $1 per year for a master’s degree. The ATSP is available to up to three years and offers up to a $1-per-year stipend for students pursuing a doctoral degree. Both programs are open to all students and offer scholarships that range from $1 to $15,000 per year. These programs also include an online application that is updated every two years. Aviation Association of the Americas The Aviation Association is the premier aviation organization in the United States. The association has programs in aviation engineering, aeronautics, and aviation technology. It has a number of scholarships available to its members, including the Aerospace Technology Scholarship Award, which is a $25,000 scholarship. The ATSA offers a number similar to those listed above, with varying lengths, but is generally the best option for those who want more money to help cover tuition, books, and fees. The award is only available to current members of the ATSAs Aviation Leadership Council, which includes current ATSAA members as well as current AASA members. The AFAs Aviation Technology Leadership Program is the most popular award in the AFAs awards program. This program is only for current AASTA members, and its first awards program, AFAS Aeronautic Technology Scholarship Awards, is available from 2019 to 2024. The awards are given to current and former AASTAs members who have earned at least $50,000 in scholarships since the organization was founded in 1992. The annual AFAS Aviation Technology Award is $5,000. Aerospace Education & Research Foundation The Aerospace Education and Research Foundation (AERCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers scholarships for students interested in aviation and aerospace engineering. AERCF is known for its strong scholarship programs and is home to several aerospace programs, including: the Aeronautical Engineering Technology Scholarship, which offers a $2,500 scholarship, and the Aerospace Science Scholarship, offered for up the first two years of study. Both of these programs are offered in the spring and fall semesters. The scholarships range from the $1 million Aerospace Engineering Scholarship Program to the Aeroscience Science Scholarship Program. In 2019, the AFES Aerosciences Scholarship Program was expanded to include aerospace engineering and applied engineering students as well. Students interested in these programs can apply to the AFESA Aeroscences Scholarship and AFESA Aerospace Science Scholarship Programs, which are available for one to two years, respectively. Aviation Education & Science Society The Aviation Education and Science Society (AESSA) is the largest aviation student organization in Texas. The organization offers scholarships and awards for all undergraduate students and students pursuing their doctorates. Students may apply to either the Aerostat Scholarship Program or Aerostats Aeroscanner Award Program. The Aerostate Scholarship Program is offered for two to four semesters and awards $1 – $5 million to students interested for undergraduate studies. The AeroSpanner Award is awarded to students pursuing undergraduate studies in aerospace engineering or aeronautical engineering. Aviation Society of Greater Austin (ASGA) The ASGA is a statewide membership organization that provides an annual aviation scholarship program for all students interested. The first ASGA Aviation Scholarships were awarded in the Fall of 2017, with the latest award in 2018. The Aviation Scholars Program is available at the following times: Fall Semester: July 6 – August 12

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Bosman specialises in manufacturing “hot section” components of the gas turbine. We also maintain rotating equipment like pumps, compressors, turbine and exhaust components. SABosman has an excellent reputation in the field of innovative and customer-focussed engineering services and solutions. Bosman performs engineering and manufacturing of high-quality metal components and structures for aircraft engines. Senior Aerospace Bosman bv – Bergen 6 – 2993 LR – Barendrecht Phone : +31 (0) 180 656 800

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Oslo - Tromsø with Flyr, from June 30, 2021. Flyr will start operating flights starting in June this year, with the company's first flight scheduled to fly from Oslo to Tromso on June 30. Tickets will go on sale starting in May. The release date was not chosen at random. The Norwegian government has said that from June, restrictions in the country will relax and citizens will be able to resume travel, at least domestically. "A concrete plan to reopen Norway gives the airline the predictability we needed to start selling tickets. In order not to get into a situation with significant changes in the route schedule and subsequent re-bookings, the official launch of the airline has been adapted to the government's plan to reopen Norway. Employees and partners are eager to get started and people are eager to travel. ”, said Flyr CEO Tonje Wikstrøm Frislid. Oslo - Tromsø with Flyr. Flyr will serve a number of Norwegian cities, as well as well-known and loved destinations in Europe, including Malaga, Alicante and Nice. The company will increase the number of aircraft in the fleet and the destinations it will serve depending on demand In the long run, the company's plan is to increase the number of aircraft in the fleet to 28-30 aircraft. The first Boeing 737-800 Flyr will be delivered in May. The next planes will be delivered in June, and the fleet will be expanded until the fall. At the same time, pilots and cabin crew are in training. There is also a high demand from qualified people with long experience in aviation who want to work for Flyr. The company now has 45 employees with solid experience in Norwegian aviation and will have about 350 employees by the end of the year.

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UKSA funding puts £50m into satellite projects27th Jan 2023 Britain’s communications satellite industry is about to get bigger as the UK Space Agency just plunged millions in funding to further develop local technology. According to a statement released this week, the agency is investing £50 million to “supercharge” satellite projects in the UK such as developing new constellations, ground systems, and whole end-to-end systems to deliver these services. What the UKSA funding means According to the UKSA, the funding is part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Research in Telecommunications Services (ARTES) program, which provides investment and support for companies that develop satellite products. The successful company’s part of this funding round will have the opportunity to develop new satellite communications hardware that will hopefully provide better connectivity in remote areas, offer higher bandwidth and lower latency, and increased security, the UKSA says. The agency continues: “These could include integrating 5G systems to unlock connectivity for people and machines through upgrading infrastructure to enable new markets and services such as drones or driverless haulage, creating space-based networks to rival cable-based terrestrial ones, and helping UK space operators to use disruptive new technologies and business models to enable global operations.” What the funding would fuel? Satellite constellations are one of the most influential industries currently receiving funding. The UK already operates a healthy sector, with satellite communications contributing £10.4 billion to the economy. In fact, Orbital Today recently reported on an analysis report that expects the low Earth orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) market to grow up to $43.9 billion in the next ten years worldwide. Science Minister George Freeman said that this investment would maximize the UK’s plans to become a “leading power in space”, building a sector already worth £16.5 billion. He added: “We are determined to invest in our world class satellite technology sector, which is why I committed £1.8 billion for UK participation in ESA programs over the next five years and recently committed £190 million specifically to participate in international telecommunications missions. This latest £50 million UK Space Agency funding will help more companies into our vibrant fast growth UK space telecoms sector, helping drive both growth and wider UK economic resilience.” According to the UKSA, the nation has already committed £190 million to the ARTES programme, announced at the ESA Council of Ministers last November. The agency also has committed £1.8 billion for UK participation in ESA programs over the next five years.

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South African Flight School is looking for an Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer Chinese owned, South Africa based Flight School AIFA (AVIC International Flight Training Academy) is looking for an Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer (AFISO). - Hold a valid Air traffic Service Licence - AFIS (Aerodrome Flight Information Service) rated - Valid aviation medical For more information and the specific JD, kindly contact AIFA. You may also check our Terms and Conditions for our Content Policy. Check out the more than 3611 relevant pilot training industry updates here.BACK Pilot Training Industry Market Intelligence straight to your Inbox! Subscribe to AFM’s Newsletter and stay up to date with what is happening in the Pilot Training Industry.

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ALSRC, Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container, Apollo 14 and 17 The Apollo Lunar Sample Return Container (ALSRC) was an aluminum box with a triple seal. It was used on Apollo lunar landing missions to preserve a lunar-like vacuum around the samples and protect them from the shock of the Earth return flight. An aluminum mesh liner helped absorb the shock impacts. Prior to flight, each box was loaded with sample container bags and other sample containment devices. The "rock box" was then closed under vacuum so that it would not contain pressure greater than the lunar ambient pressure. On the moon, while samples were being loaded, the seals were protected by a Teflon film and a cloth cover which were removed just prior to closing the box. Two ALSRC's were used on each mission. This ALSRC was used on both Apollo 14 and 17 and was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution in 1977. Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Country of Origin - United States of America - Union Carbide, Nuclear Division - 7075 AA aluminum case, 2024 aluminum alloy mesh lining - 3-D: 48.3 x 29.8 x 20.3cm, 7.3kg (19 x 11 3/4 x 8 in., 16 1/16lb.)

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ICHANG – China has launched its first high-throughput communications satellite, Shijian-13, from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Wednesday, reported Xinhua news. The satellite will not only enable passengers of high-speed trains to watch high-definition videos uninterruptedly but also provide help people at the scene of natural disasters report emergencies. The satellite, with a transfer capacity of 20 Gbps and a has orbital life of 15 years, was launched on a Long March-3B carrier rocket. The satellite, which has a higher message capacity than the combined capacity of all of China’s previous communications satellites, is capable of providing better Internet access on planes and high-speed trains, as well as in less-developed regions. While in orbit, the satellite will undergo tests on its broadband multimedia satellite communications system and the high speed laser communication technology between the ground and the satellite. “The launch is a milestone for China’s communications satellite technology,” said Tian Yulong, chief engineer of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence. Shijian-13 is the first Chinese satellite to be powered by electricity, and reportedly has the potential to improve efficiency by as much as 10 times compared to those using chemicals as fuel. It is also the first time a laser communications system has been installed on a Chinese high orbit satellite with a long lifespan. The satellite and the rocket were designed by academies affiliated with the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., and the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology respectively.

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Brigadier General (Ret.) Robert L. Scott Jr., world-renowned World War II ace pilot, author of the 1943 bestseller book "God Is My Co-Pilot," and technical adviser for the movie of the same name, died Monday, Feb. 27. He was 97. On July 4, 1942, at the request of Chiang Kai Shek, Scott was given command of the 23rd Fighter Group of the China Air Task Force (CATF) Flying Tigers, which the Army Air Corps Unit activated with the remnants of the (AVG) Flying Tigers that included, among others, the legendary ace pilots David "Tex" Hill (now 90) and Ed Rector (deceased, 2000). After his retirement, Scott pursued a life-long dream to walk the length of the Great Wall of China — 2,000 miles. He did just that with a 70-pound backpack that included 1,200 of his own homemade oatmeal cookies. In addition, at 82, he was cleared to fly in an Air National Guard F-15 Eagle (a jet), and in 1997, in celebration of his 89th birthday, he flew his last flight in a B-1 bomber. His flight log closed with more than 33,000 hours in the air — a record few pilots have ever achieved. In addition, he authored more than 10 books in his lifetime. On a 9,000-foot mountain overlooking Kunming, China, General Clare Lee Chennault's home base in World War II, he left an engraved memorial to his former boss: "GENERAL CHENNAULT, WE, YOUR MEN, HONOR YOU FOREVER." In the last two decades of his life, Scott worked tirelessly at the Museum of Aviation at Warner-Robins Air Force Base, Macon, Ga., near where he lived, to develop the heritage and education center. His legacy was "teach the younger generation that, if we are strong, we will never have to endure another tragedy like WWII." Now, his Co-Pilot has taken him home. Internment is in Arlington National Cemetery.

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25 years in orbit: A celebration of the Hubble Space Telescope April 24 will mark a significant milestone in the life of one of mankind's greatest scientific instruments – the 25-year anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. This bus-sized piece of scientific equipment has become a household name, thanks to the incredible scientific insights and iconic images it has returned over the course of a quarter-century in low-Earth orbit. Join us as we celebrate the history and achievements of NASA's flagship space telescope. Calls for the development of what would later become the Hubble Space Telescope began to be heard soon after the end of World War II, as renowned theoretical physicist and astronomer Lyman Spitzer espoused the virtues of an orbital telescope in his paper Astronomical Advantages of an Extra-Terrestrial Observatory. Spitzer argued that a space telescope would be free to gaze into the heavens without suffering the detrimental effects of Earth's atmosphere – a protective shell of gases made up predominantly of nitrogen and oxygen, which distorts or even blocks the light emitted or reflected by distant celestial objects. The road to designing and ultimately constructing Hubble was anything but smooth. Gizmag caught up with Matthew D. Lallo, lead of the Telescopes Group at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), to discuss the mission's early development. The institute, of which Lallo has been a part since before the launch of Hubble, is responsible – along with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center – for administering and maintaining the telescope while in orbit. "Perhaps the biggest hurdle facing its development was economic," says Lallo, discussing the early challenges faced by the program. "The period from 1977 to its launch in 1990 saw many funding and schedule problems. The costs of such a technological challenge grew over time, and the schedule slipped often." Studies into the feasibility of creating a large space telescope began in 1971. However, funding was initially declined by the US Senate's appropriations committee four years later, as the price tag for the construction of such a telescope was deemed too steep to justify. After a series of design changes, and a call for the European Space Research Organization (later to become ESA) to develop and produce hardware for the telescope – most notably the twin solar panels – funding for the mission was finally granted in 1977. The Perkin-Elmer Corporation was given the task of fabricating the main mirror and optics for the telescope, while the Lockheed Missiles and Space Company was tasked with developing and producing the cutting-edge spacecraft that would house the delicate equipment. In its finished form, Hubble was a technological marvel, representing the pinnacle of the agency's will to pierce the veil of deep space, and shed light on some of the most profound secrets our universe has yet to offer. Hubble measures 13.2 m (43 ft) from end to end and weighs in at 11 tonnes (12 tons). At its core is a 2.4 m (8 ft) primary mirror, designed to reflect received light from the source onto a secondary mirror. That light is then reflected back through a hole in the primary mirror, where it finally comes to a focal point, passing to one or more of Hubble's scientific instruments. The spacecraft is kept running by twin solar panels that feed power to six nickel-hydrogen batteries with the capacity to sustain the telescope during periods of darkness as the Earth eclipses the Sun. The observatory has no thrusters, instead using a series of reaction wheels in combination with Fine Guidance Sensors monitored by gyroscopes, to maneuver and hold a position relative to its quarry. In a forward-thinking move, Hubble was designed to allow for the scientific equipment contained in its aft section to be relatively easy to access by astronauts during servicing missions. Thanks to this flexibility, new instruments have been added to the telescope in orbit, whilst others have been replaced with more up-to-date models. There is currently a suite of six scientific instruments residing within the telescope. Together, they cover a broad range of applications, from wide field surveys with the Advanced Camera for Surveys, to observing stars that would ordinarily be shrouded by Nebulae, with the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer. Following a series of setbacks involving the construction of the various pieces of the telescope, Hubble was ready and slated for launch in 1986, when the telescope was further delayed by the fallout from a national tragedy. The loss of the space shuttle Challenger grounded the entire fleet, forcing the telescope to wait in limbo for a further four years. Finally, on the 24th of April 1990, Hubble was successfully inserted into low-Earth orbit by the space shuttle Discovery, heavy with the hopes and expectations of the scientific community. Crisis in low-Earth orbit Hubble's most severe setback was discovered soon after launch, as the blurry images returned by the telescope hinted at a potentially devastating flaw. Following early testing in orbit, it was discovered that the telescope had been launched with a spherical aberration in its primary mirror, caused by an improperly calibrated tool which lead to the edges of the mirror being ground too flat. The result of this manufacturing error was that, if left uncorrected, Hubble would be unable to fulfill some of its primary mission objectives, and the stunning images of the universe that it was designed to obtain would return distorted. The telescope had gone from being the epitome of a nations urge to push back the boundaries of the known universe, to potentially the greatest boondoggle in the agency's history. A mission was swiftly devised to rescue the crippled telescope. Under the command of Richard O. Covey, a crew of seven astronauts launched aboard the space shuttle Endeavour on December 2, 1993. On the third day of the mission, the shuttle successfully rendezvoused with Hubble, and the crew were able to secure the massive telescope vertically in Endeavour's payload bay via the shuttle's robotic arm. In a colossal effort, two teams of astronauts carried out five back-to-back spacewalks totaling over 25 hours, in a mission which is now considered among the crowning achievements of the space shuttle program. EVA #4, carried out by astronauts Kathryn Thornton and Tom Akers, saw to the rectification of the fault in the primary mirror by installing the Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement (COSTAR) unit in place of the High-Speed Photometer. COSTAR was designed to compensate for the optical error and would allow Hubble's remaining instruments to function as if the fault did not exist. At the conclusion of the spacewalks, the crew had managed to upgrade and replace numerous elements of the telescope, including Hubble's twin solar arrays, four of the gyroscopes vital for achieving a correct orientation, upgraded the memory capacity and speed of Hubble's computer, and replaced the Wide Field/Planetary Camera instrument with the Wide Field/Planetary Camera 2. On day nine of the mission, Hubble was released by Endeavour, ready to usher in a new golden age of space exploration. Over the course of the next 16 years years, four further servicing missions would tend to the telescope, installing new instruments and carrying out maintenance on the vital systems that allow the observatory to continue functioning in the harsh environment characteristic of low-Earth orbit. "Hubble answered many of the questions that it was designed for," explains Lallo. "These were the most pressing questions astronomers knew to ask in the 70s and 80s, but Hubble’s longevity and periodic upgrades have meant that many of its most significant findings and discoveries were not even technically achievable at the time it was launched." Maintaining a legacy Whilst the rigors of the early days of Hubble's mission are now consigned to the history books, challenges still remain for the team operating the telescope today. Lallo, who is no stranger to the difficulties involved in maintaining such an observatory in low-Earth orbit, summarized the experience for us: "Having Hubble in orbit is like taking the 100-inch Hooker telescope at Mt. Wilson, which was considered a very large telescope for a very long time, then polishing the mirror far more smoothly, putting it on a rocket, shaking the heck out of it, then exposing it to space vacuum and alternatively baking it and freezing it at triple-digit temperatures above and below zero every 48 minutes while keeping its optical quality extremely sharp … then getting it to point itself so stably while free-falling around the Earth that it could hold a laser beam on a dime 300 miles away for days at a time. And doing this for 25 years and counting!" Lallo went on to explain that the true contemporary challenge for Hubble operators comes in the form of calibrating and fine-tuning the giant telescope to the many disparate roles required of it. He said that the level of understanding obtained of the telescope, and the calibration capabilities afforded by an upgraded Hubble, are beyond anything that the designers of the observatory would have thought possible. The dedication of those who worked to design, build, and then maintain the telescope has been repaid many times over. Hubble has gifted us with countless insights into the nature of our universe. We have been allowed to observe how galaxies such as our own Milky Way come to form, and observed the death of stars in events known as supernovae, with which it is possible to measure the vast distances between ancient galaxies. Hubble has studied the nature of black holes and examined the characteristics of the atmospheres of exoplanets hundreds of light years away, even managing to capture the first-ever visible light image of an extrasolar planet, namely Fomalhaut b. Hubble's Ultra Deep Field survey encompassed an astounding 10,000 galaxies in its scope, allowing scientists to observe the development of our universe, as well as how massive galaxies interact and co-exist with on another. These are just a few examples of the many ways that Hubble has contributed, and indeed will continue to contribute to mankind's knowledge of the universe in which we live. The passing of a titan As unpalatable as the thought might be, we have to accept that Hubble's mission must one day come to an end. May 2009 saw the launch of the final telescope servicing mission of the US Space Shuttle Program, and with no further manned or automated missions to the telescope in the pipeline, it is an inevitable fact that the great adventure of the Hubble Space Telescope is inexorably approaching the final years of its life. The iconic telescope was first intended to be returned to Earth in the cargo hold of a space shuttle. However, with the final flight of the program touching down in 2011, it is likely that when Hubble is finally decommissioned, it will be allowed either to de-orbit naturally or in a more controlled fashion. The latter would involve the aide of an unmanned spacecraft attaching to the telescope, and then manipulating a re-entry into Earth's atmosphere over an unpopulated area. But for those like myself, who would be devastated at the loss of so venerated a telescope, there exists a slim ray of hope, and the possibility of a future unmanned mission to Hubble that would make use of a relatively new feature on the observatory – the Soft Capture Mechanism (SCM) – which could potentially prolong the telescope's life. Lallo put it best, stating, "The SCM is part of a system designed to support the rendezvous and docking of other types of potential future robotic spacecraft, so who knows? Might we one day see R2D2 servicing Hubble? We humans get attached to things and always like to stay hopeful!". "Hubble is currently doing some of its best science ever. Since its last Servicing Mission in 2009, its systems have been performing incredibly well. Our goal and everyone’s hope is to enjoy a period of overlap between missions, when we have James Webb and Hubble active and productive at the same time … Of course without any further servicing, its lifetime is limited. For now, we and the world’s astronomers are still making the most of this incredible resource while it’s still with us." However, when the unthinkable does come to pass, there is some comfort in knowing that its legacy will live on in the minds of the thousands that have been inspired by its exploits, and in the inevitable achievements of its successor – the James Webb Space Telescope. Lallo, who has tended to the telescope throughout its stay in low-Earth orbit, offered this conclusion: "The word 'transformative' gets used a lot these days, but I think Hubble has been truly transformative. Hubble must be the best-known scientific instrument in history. It is recognized by the general public throughout the world. After 25 years, its name alone conjures images of the spectacular. It’s also become a symbol for human ingenuity in our quest for understanding. It is a source of pride for not only Americans or Europeans, but for everyone, for humankind." For a selection of some of the most striking Hubble images, as well as shots of the telescope in orbit, head to the gallery.

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Piaggio Aero broke ground on June 15 for its new production plant in Villanova D’Albenga, Italy. Piaggio plans to move Avanti II parts and subassembly manufacture and engine manufacturing and MRO operations from its current plant in Finale Ligure to the new facility, with operations scheduled to begin in 2013. Avanti II final assembly will remain at the factory in Genova Sestri Ponente. New Piaggio Aero general manager Eligio Trombetta was in bullish form at EBACE this week as he outlined plans for the new P1XX jet, the next aircraft to join the Italian airframer’s stable. And it seems that the new model will be more of a step up from the existing P.180 Avanti than some had imagined. “The P1XX ideally will go beyond Europe,” he said. New Piaggio Aero general manager Eligio Trombetta was in bullish form at EBACE as he outlined plans for the new P1XX jet, the next aircraft to join the Italian airframer’s stable. And it seems that the new model will be more of a step up from the existing P.180 Avanti than some had imagined. With a maximum speed of 402 knots, the P.180 Avanti II, made by Italy’s Piaggio Aero Industries, is the world’s fastest turboprop, while also boasting the largest cabin in its class of midsize jets and twin turboprops. But it’s also known for a stylish airframe and twin pusher design, which has been compared to a work of art. AIN senior editor Kirby Harrison spoke with Piaggio America president and CEO John Bingham about the business aircraft market, as well as the company’s future plans for the Avanti II turboprop twin and the P1XX jet program. Before the recession truly made its presence felt, Italian OEM Piaggio Aero recognized its impending arrival and adjusted production rates accordingly, said Piaggio America president and CEO John Bingham. “What we were able to do was recognize it early enough to reposition in terms of manufacturing and market access.” John Bingham, president and CEO of Piaggio America, did not mince words when he kicked off Piaggio Aero's press conference Monday. "It's a horrible market," he said. Piaggio Aero Industries of Italy is the manufacturer of the P.180 Avanti twin turboprop pusher. But Bingham then presented an overview of the company's current and future developments, which provided some salve for the grim assessment. Italian turboprop manufacturer Piaggio Aero, which recently announced its entry into the Brazilian market, plans to bring its business to Russia as well. The company is seeking Russian certification for its popular P.180 Avanti II twin-engine turboprop, which it expects to begin delivering in the country by April or May of next year. Recent news reports claimed that Piaggio Aero shareholder Mubadala Development has plans to build its own business jet, but John Bingham, Piaggio America president and CEO, and Piaggio Aero spokesman Enrico Sgarbi told AIN at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh last month that this information is not accurate. "We are [Mubadala's] platform for jets," said Sgarbi.

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All products downstream of the rawest form of the main input data (telemetry), produced sequentially and processed with consistent algorithm/code/inputs/outputs. The reproduction of the collection, including all downstream products, with the initial input being the rawest form (telemetry). Committee on Earth Observations, Systems Engineering Office (CEOS-SEO) Established in 1984, CEOS is the primary forum for the international coordination of space-based Earth observations. The SEO performs historical coverage analyses using the data archives for the Landsat, Sentinel-1, and Sentinel-2 missions. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) An Australian federal government agency responsible for scientific research. The Copernicus Programme, established in 2014, is the European Union (EU)'s Earth observation programme coordinated and managed by the European Commission in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), the EU Member States and EU Agencies. It was formerly known as the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) Programme. Copernicus Australasia is a regional hub supporting the Copernicus Programme. The Copernicus Australasia Regional Data Hub provides free and open access to data from Europe's Sentinel satellite missions for the following South-East Asia and South Pacific region:

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Get a new perspective on your case! Juris Productions is proud to offer broadcast-quality aerial photography and videography through the use of UAV (drone) technology. Juris Productions has FAA approval to conduct aerial operations and skilled remote pilots to be your eye in the sky. Getting high-quality aerial coverage has never been easier or more affordable. Aerial photography offers a level of detail not available in satellite images. And we can capture a scene from nearly any angle. We use the latest aerial technology and cameras to provide the best image clarity for your demonstratives. Juris Productions follows all FAA regulations and advisories governing the flight of unmanned aerial vehicles. Safety is our top priority.

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Your flight from Norwich to Buenos Aires should take about 16 hrs. We've gone through all ten of the weekly flights to or via Buenos Aires, operated by one airlines, to help you compare flight times and prices. At the moment, the cheapest flight is £1,346. Or, if you're fairly flexible on dates, try to get a last minute-deal by regularly checking the Netflights website. Buenos Aires actually has one airports to choose from – but Buenos Aires Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) is the usually the cheapest option. If you need to fly into a specific airport, adjust your search to focus on those flights. The most popular airlines include KLM. If you can’t find flights that suit you, consider flying to a another part of Argentina.

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Perhaps the most baffling mystery in commercial aviation history – the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 – continues to defy solution, and the agony of those with friends and loved ones aboard goes on. Search aircraft from five countries have been scouring the ocean for a sign of the Boeing 777 that left Kuala Lumpur for Beijing on March 8, carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew. The last contact with it came less than an hour after take-off. Much attention is now focused on the seas 1,400 miles off Perth, where there have been a number of reports of floating debris. Australia’s prime minister says there is now ‘hope’, but no more than that, that we may be on the verge of finding out what happened to the aircraft. The Malaysian authorities believe MH370 was taken deliberately off course, for reasons unknown, and there is now speculation that the flight crew may have passed out through lack of oxygen.

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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s Space Junk - By Stefan Hammond - February 13, 2023 Recent news cycles crackle and hum with stories about fighter jets versus mysterious flying objects. Here's one: in early February, the U.S. Space Force announced that “a U.S. Air Force fighter safely shot down a Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon. The USSF statement explained that the mystery dirigible was fired upon “as soon as the mission could be accomplished without undue risk to us [sic] civilians under the balloon's path," said a senior defense official speaking on background. "Military commanders determined that there was undue risk of debris causing harm to civilians while the balloon was overland"." But there's a grimier reality orbiting the planet: a collection of objects colloquially known as “space junk.” And it's a motley lot of celestial detritus. Space debris is a hodgepodge of “defunct human-made objects in space—principally in Earth orbit — which no longer serve a useful function.” It's waste material from our space efforts dating back to the original Sputnik 1, which was “launched into an elliptical low Earth orbit by the Soviet Union [in] 1957 as part of the Soviet space program.” And in 2023, Russia (the former Soviet Union) again hit the space junk headlines with Cosmos 2499. “A Russian satellite known as Cosmos 2499 (sometimes referred to as Kosmos-2499) has broken up in orbit,” wrote Amanda Kooser in a February CNET story, “creating dozens of new pieces of debris.” No one seems to know why Cosmos 2499 disintegrated. “Cosmos 2499 was an enigmatic satellite,” wrote Kooser. “Russia quietly launched it in 2014 with an unknown purpose.” A motley lot of celestial detritus “The purpose of Cosmos 2499 is not known publicly, though it was launched alongside other Russian military communication satellites,” said Canada's Global News. “The secret satellite recently broke into 85 pieces and will pose a debris hazard for at least a century,” said Popular Mechanics. The “Object E” satellites Cosmos 2499 was preceded by Cosmos 2491 in 2013 and post-ceded by Cosmos 2504 in 2015—a group of satellites launched from a base in northern Russia. “Known as ‘Object Es’ as they were the fifth object cataloged from these launches in addition to the upper stage and three communications satellites,” said Ars Technica. “However, it is not entirely clear what the purpose of these satellites is or to what end the Russians aim to use these rendezvous and proximity operations.” Can we stop LEO from becoming a demolition derby? We can presume that their purpose was not to crash into other objects, but that doesn't seem to have been the case — either in the recent incident or 2491's 2019 shedding of an estimated 20 pieces of debris. “Brian Weeden, an expert in space debris at the Secure World Foundation who has studied the Object E satellites, said he did not think the debris-shedding events on both Cosmos 2491 and Cosmos 2499 were caused by collisions in orbit,” said ArsTechnica. “Rather, they appear to be part of a repeating pattern.” "'This suggests to me that perhaps these events are the result of a design error in the fuel tanks or other systems that are rupturing after several years in space rather than something like a collision with a piece of debris'," Weeden said.” Weapons testing in space In November 2021, another Russian satellite posed a problem to the International Space Station. “Early on November 15 astronauts aboard the International Space Station received an unexpected directive: Seek shelter in your docked spacecraft in case of a catastrophic collision,” wrote Nadia Drake in National Geographic. “The station was about to pass through a freshly created cloud of orbital debris that posed a significant risk to the seven space travelers on board.” This debris threatened the lives and well-being of seven people, not to mention the ISS. “Four NASA astronauts, who had arrived just last week, retreated to their SpaceX Dragon capsule, while Russia’s two cosmonauts and another NASA astronaut took cover in their Soyuz spacecraft,” wrote Drake. “They stayed inside these orbital lifeboats for about two hours, then repeated the exercise roughly 90 minutes later, as the station again passed through the new debris cloud.” What happened? “The U.S. State Department later confirmed that the debris endangering the space station was produced when Russia tested an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon and intentionally destroyed one of its own defunct satellites,” said the National Geographic story. “The test shredded a satellite whose orbit intersects with the path of the ISS, putting the humans on board, including Russian cosmonauts, at risk.” While it seems cavalier to fire weapons in space and blow stuff up, even if it's one of your defunct satellites, humans all too often treat space junk as something trivial. “Things were simpler half a century ago, when there were only 10 space-faring countries, and distances in outer space were so infinite that the dangers of a collision were infinitesimally small,” said Asia Nikkei. “Today, there are nearly 90 countries with a presence in space.” Contributing to this glut of satellites is SpaceX, which was “founded in 2002 by Elon Musk with the stated goal of reducing space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars.” Starlink “is a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX [and] providing satellite Internet access coverage to 48 countries.” How much manmade material is Starlink putting in orbit? As of February 2023, “Starlink consists of over 3,580 mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO)...nearly 12,000 satellites are planned to be deployed, with a possible later extension to 42,000.” “Astronomers have raised concerns about the effect the constellation can have on ground-based astronomy and how the [Starlink] satellites will add to an already congested orbital environment.” Space force: nice logo Despite their spiffy logo, which should appeal to fans of Star Trek, the U.S. Space Force seems unable to offer any solutions to the problem of space debris. “Space congestion and space junk are becoming a serious global problem and a potential flashpoint for international conflict,” wrote Forbes Magazine in a 2021 article. “But publicly at least, America’s defense establishment in general and U.S. Space Command, in particular, can do little about it.” The Forbes story says: “It’s a scenario retired NASA senior scientist Donald Kessler predicted in the 1970s: As the density of space junk and vehicles goes up, a cascading cycle of debris-generating collisions can arise that could make LEO too hazardous to support most space activities.” Which begs the question: is it already too late to stop low-earth orbit from becoming a demolition derby of viable and defunct satellites? Stefan Hammond is a contributing editor to CDOTrends. Best practices, the IoT, payment gateways, robotics, and the ongoing battle against cyberpirates pique his interest. You can reach him at [email protected]. Image credit: iStockphoto/Petrovich9

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Aviation Photo #0449144 Douglas C-117D (DC-3S) - USA - Navy This photo is copyright protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Part of the Dross Metals yard on the perimeter of Davis Monthan Air Force Base. In the picture, there are eight Grumman S-2 Trackers, four Douglas C-118 Liftmasters, a single Douglas C-133 Cargomaster (with no wings), a single Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker with only two engines, no less than twenty one former US Navy Douglas C-117 Super DC-3s, and other assorted parts and fuselage sections Contact Andy Martin - AirTeamImages Explore Other Great Photos Photo Albums Containing This Photo Aircrafts in amazing and unaccustomed situations Civil and Militar Aviation, Lots of Nostalgia, Vintage, Window Seat views, Aerial views, Air to Air, Cockpits, etc (No Jet Fighters, No Helicopters) Weird, Rare, Exotic, not common and oddities of aviation Only the BEST of the BEST of the BEST of the BEST on Airliners.net!!!!!! Photo Copyright © Andy Martin - AirTeamImages. All rights reserved. Airliners.net is not affiliated with any entity mentioned or pictured herein. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Philae worked for more than 60 hours on the comet, which is more than 500m miles from Earth, before hibernating. Photograph: ESA/Rosetta/NavCam/PA. The Philae lander has found organic molecules – which are essential for life – on the surface of the comet where it touched down last week. The spacecraft managed to beam back evidence of the carbon and hydrogen–containing chemicals shortly before it entered hibernation mode to conserve falling power supplies. Although scientists are still to reveal what kind of molecules have been found on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, the discovery could provide new clues about how the early chemical ingredients that led to life on Earth arrived on the planet. Many scientists believe they may have been carried here on an asteroid or comet that collided with the Earth during its early history. The DLR German Aerospace Centre, which built the Cosac instrument, confirmed it had found organic molecules. It said in a statement: “Cosac was able to ‘sniff’ the atmosphere and detect the first organic molecules after landing. Analysis of the spectra and the identification of the molecules are continuing.” The compounds were picked up by the instrument, which is designed to “sniff” the comet’s thin atmosphere, shortly before the lander was powered down. It is believed that attempts to analyse soil drilled from the comet’s surface with Cosac were not successful. Philae was able to work for more than 60 hours on the comet, which is more than 500m miles from Earth, before entering hibernation. “We currently have no information on the quantity and weight of the soil sample,” said Fred Goesmann principal investigator on the Cosac instrument at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research. Professor John Zarnecki, a space scientist at the Open University who was the deputy principal investigator on another of Philae’s instruments, described the discovery as “fascinating”. “There has long been indirect evidence of organic molecules on comets as carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms have been found in comet dust,” he said. “It has not been possible to see if these are forming complex compounds before and if this is what has been found then it is a tremendous discovery.” Organic molecules, which are chemical compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen, form the basic building blocks of all living organisms on Earth. Philae landed on comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko after a 10-year journey through space aboard the Rosetta space probe. Philae’s initial attempt to touch down on the comet’s surface were unsuccessful when it failed to anchor itself properly, causing it to bounce back into space twice before finally coming to rest. It meant the lander’s final resting place was about half a mile from the initial landing site and left Philae lying at an angle and its solar panels partially obscured. In a desperate attempt to get as much science from the lander as possible before its meagre battery reserves ran out, scientists deployed a drill to bore down into the comet surface. It is thought, however, that the drilling was unsuccessful and it failed to make contact with the comet. But other findings from instruments on the lander, which were beamed back shortly before it powered down into a hibernation mode, suggest that the comet is largely composed of water ice that is covered in a thin layer of dust. Preliminary results from the Mupus instrument, which deployed a hammer to the comet after Philae’s landing, suggest there is a layer of dust 10-20cm thick on the surface. Beneath that is very hard water ice, which Mupus data suggests is possibly as hard as sandstone. “It’s within a very broad spectrum of ice models. It was harder than expected at that location, but it’s still within bounds,” said Professor Mark McCaughrean, senior science adviser to Esa. “You can’t rule out rock, but if you look at the global story, we know the overall density of the comet is 0.4g/cubic cm. There’s no way the thing’s made of rock.” “If we compare the data with laboratory measurements, we think that the probe encountered a hard surface with strength comparable to that of solid ice,” said Tilman Spohn, principal investigator for Mupus. Scientists hope that as comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko moves closer to the sun in the next few months, some light will start to reach Philae’s solar panels again, giving it enough power to come out of hibernation. This could allow further analysis to take place on the surface. “Until then we are going to have to make do with the data we have got,” said Zarnecki.

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United States is one of the biggest users of drones worldwide, and the UAV industry is booming. The American Eagle Aerial Robotics (AEAR) application, launched by the UAS International Association (UIA) in 2016, is an application for autonomous aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that has been developed by the FAA for commercial and government use. The FAA is expected to announce its next commercial drone rules on Wednesday. But the UAA has been busy for the past year, working with major manufacturers, including Boeing, to create a list of rules for the next two years. AAEAR’s application was the first in the United States to be licensed by the Department of Transportation. The application, which is based on the International Space Station (ISS), was developed in collaboration with Boeing, and its design and licensing are still being developed. “The UAA is one or two years ahead of the UBS [United States Space Exploration Systems], which is the main developer of the ISS,” UAA President and CEO Brian Burch said in a statement to TechCrunch. “As such, the UAIS is more flexible than the ISS. The UAAIS is designed for use on a variety of aircraft and ground platforms, including cargo and commercial aircraft.” The application is not a commercial product, but UAA CEO Jim Burch told TechCrunch it is a “comprehensive, highly modular, and modular platform that can be tailored to any aircraft.” UAA and Boeing have been working on the UABIS application for some time. In March 2017, the FAA issued its own certification for the application, a certification that will require the application to meet the FAA’s commercial UAB-1 requirements. That certification, which was issued in October 2017, was not subject to UAA’s certification process. But UAA filed an application with the FAA on January 1, 2018, and it has been in the works for more than a year. It is expected that the FAA will issue a commercial rules for UABI in 2019, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The new application allows the FAA to set the baseline for how long it will take to develop a new commercial drone and will provide a roadmap for commercial use of the system. “This is going to allow the FAA and industry to better prepare for this future, which we know is coming,” Burch explained to Tech Crunch. The company’s application has been used by companies like Boeing, Airbus, General Electric, and General Motors. The system uses a 3D printer, which produces a custom wing, tail, and other parts that can then be installed on an aircraft. UAA also uses the technology to create the wings of its UAB aircraft, which are manufactured in the same facility. The wing design is a key part of the aircraft, because it can be adjusted to suit a variety to suit the needs of a particular mission. The program also uses UAA as a data platform to measure and analyze data. UIA also uses a data mining platform called the OpenWright Platform to build on the data from the FAA certification process and make improvements to the design of the application. The final version of the FAA rules is expected sometime in 2018. The applications process is an important step in the FAA licensing process, according Toilolo. “I think the FAA is going into this process knowing that this is the kind of application they’re going to be working with, that they’re comfortable with, and that they have the expertise to develop the next generation of these products,” he said. The US military is also looking into the system, but the military has been slow to adopt the technology because of its high cost and limitations. The military is working with Boeing to develop software for the UDA and has also partnered with a private company, the Darpa Research Institute, to build a prototype of the next-generation system. But, there is still a long way to go. “In a few years, we’re going see a lot of commercial UAVs that will use UAA, and we’ll be seeing the FAA, the Department, and private industry come together to develop some of these systems,” Toilolos said. “And that’s really exciting.”

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Aviation This Week Aviation This Week November 25, 2016 November 25, 2016 By Aviation News In today’s episode of Aviation This Week, host Tamar Atik reports on the federal government’s decision to purchase 18 Boeing Super Hornets for the RCAF; the Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) breaks ground; and a newly launched microsite and supplement highlights everything you need to know about UAVs. Stories continue below Print this page

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Posted on April 24, 2016 by Daniel Sentinel-1B launch delayed due to anomaly Following an anomaly observed during the countdown for the launch of Soyuz flight VS14 carrying Sentinel-1B, the countdown was halted. The launch vehicle and satellites have been switched into a completely safe standby mode. The new launch date will be communicated after the anomaly has been analysed.

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DC Aviation was formed out of DaimlerChrysler Aviation in 2007, a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG founded in 1998. The origin of our company lays the foundation for the highest performance and safety standards across all areas of flight operations. We offer you comprehensive support from a single source without the need for external services. DC Aviation runs one of the largest and most versatile business fleets in Europe. We cover the European region as well as the Middle East, India, Pakistan and Africa through our headquaters in Stuttgart and locations in Dubai, Malta, Munich and Nice. „Passion for quality” is what drives us. Our goal is to be a partner that you can rely on one hundred percent. This does not only involve the highest level of discreetness and personalized service, but above all the wonderful feeling of sitting in a perfectly maintained aircraft with an excellently trained crew. Achieving the highest standards in all safety-related areas is therefore at the heart of our corporate philosophy. For us, it is also very important to inspire you. People who spend a lot of time in the air should see a flight with DC Aviation as the highlight of the day: an experience that they always look forward to enjoying time and again. This is what we at DC Aviation strive for every day. With best wishes, Michael Kuhn, CEO

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Need a fast density altitude conversion for an airport where you know the field elevation? Using round numbers and maximum gross weight, density altitude of7500 feet on the ground means an initial climb rate of about 500 FPM. Unless you're simulating high density altitude conditions, always use full takeoff power. Pressure Altitude/Density Altitude (PADA)--computes the following parameters: sea level pressure (SLP), altimeter setting (ALSTG), pressure altitude (PA), density altitude (DA) and the standard atmosphere based on the upper/lower station pressure and the following optional data fields: station elevation (for ALSTG, PA, DA), 12-hour mean temperature (for SLP), temperature (for DA) and dew point for DA. Nearly one quarter of aerial-application crashes were related to density altitude The combined effects of being slow, with a tailwind, in an environment of high density altitude , and in a high gross weight configuration, placed the CH-53D in a hover-out-of-ground-effect situation without sufficient power. The elements to be controlled and understood must include the changes in the daily density altitude along with the different barometric pressure levels that occur in different geographic locations. If you've never used a whiz wheel, it has two main parts: a circular slide rule side for making quick airspeed and density altitude calculations (to name two), plus a wind side for computing groundspeed and wind correction angle. I understand I'm a spoiled flatlander, but operations in high density altitude conditions to and from locations I normally would reject for an emergency landing seem to leave little margin for error, at least the kind of margin with which I'm accustomed. While that's not impossible, add a little density altitude to the airport elevation--it is West Texas, after all--and you could get a close look at just why the climb rate is required. The rescue team which comprised Wg Cdr DC Tiwari, Flt Lt A Agrawal and Flt Lt A K Bharmoria, led by Wg Cdr S Srinivasan knew well the challenges they were about to face but upholding the unit tradition they decided to take on the mission and operated their machines to the fringes of their limits as the mission involved flying into unknown territory and landing at a density altitude of approximately 23000 ft over an inhospitable glacier. Recognizing the risks of a single-engine, heavyweight landing on a wet runway at high density altitude with weather near ILS minimums, Capt Lanto made the decision to emergency jettison his munitions on a controlled range.

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You also might be interested in Space Dinner at Flanders Expo, Ghent. More about this event[...] Tech Startup Day 2018, Brussels. Read more at Techstartupday.be ESA and Verhaert are strengthening their collaboration with a new initiative: ESA Space Solutions Belgium. On Wednesday 7 November Verhaert presented ESA Space Solutions Belgium to about 140 guests in Agoria’s BluePoint Brussels.

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Ritu Karidhal, 'The Rocket Women' Who is Leading Chadrayaan 3 Mission Today, Karidhal is leading the Chadrayaan 3 mission, which aims to land a rover on the Moon's surface. New Delhi: Ritu Karidhal is a prominent figure in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and a pioneer for women in the field of space exploration. She is leading the prestigious Chadrayaan 3 mission as the Director of the Mission and Deputy Director of the Mars Orbiter Mission. Karidhal's journey began as a young girl with a fascination for stars and planets. She pursued her passion for science and engineering, earning a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. After graduating, she joined the ISRO and quickly established herself as a leader in the organization.Read Also : BPCL Kochi Refinery emerge winners of NIPM Young Managers’ Contest 2024 One of Karidhal's most notable achievements was her role in the successful Mars Orbiter Mission, which put India on the map as the first country to successfully enter Mars' orbit on its first attempt. Karidhal was the Deputy Operations Director for the mission and played a crucial role in its success. Today, Karidhal is leading the Chadrayaan 3 mission, which aims to land a rover on the Moon's surface. The mission is a continuation of the previous Chadrayaan missions that have already produced valuable scientific data about the Moon. Karidhal's leadership and expertise will be essential in ensuring the mission's success. Karidhal's success is not only a testament to her talent and hard work but also to the importance of diversity in the field of space exploration. Women have historically been underrepresented in STEM fields, and Karidhal's achievements are a reminder of the immense potential that women bring to the table. Karidhal is also a role model for young girls and women who aspire to pursue careers in science and engineering. She has shown that with determination and hard work, anything is possible. Her work is helping to inspire a new generation of women to pursue careers in STEM and contribute to the advancement of science and technology.Read Also : NTPC Wins 23rd Inter CPSU Cricket Tournament In conclusion, Ritu Karidhal's leadership in the Chadrayaan 3 mission is a testament to her talent, hard work, and dedication to the field of space exploration. She is a trailblazer for women in STEM and a role model for young girls and women who aspire to pursue careers in science and engineering. Her contributions to the field will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the future of space exploration.Read Also : 3 lakh CR annual defence production & Rs 50K crore exports expected by 2028-29: Rajnath Singh News Must Read - NTPC-REL First Solar Project begins operations - If India succeeds, SDGs will succeed: Hardeep S Puri at UNGCNI National Convention - PM Narendra Modi to Inaugurate First Mile Connectivity Projects of SECL in Chhattisgarh Tomorrow - Coal India's Two Subsidiaries Eye Stock Market Debut - BEML Gets New Office in Pune, Maharashtra - WCL's AB Incline underground mine will start again - 33 Community Centres for Balangir; MCL will extend Support - NPCC to Build New Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala - NGEL Signs Land Lease Agreement with APIIC for Integrated Green Hydrogen Hub - SCOPE to organize Workshops on ‘Public Procurement’ & ‘RTI’ in Shillong

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Pratt & Whitney JT15D-4 Turbo Fan Jet Engine Tail Cone Fitted to Cessna Citation II Aircraft Made by Pratt & Whitney Canada Condition: Good used as removed, spares recovered condition condition as per photographs. Some minor corrosion on the outer lip (this would easily dress out ) and one very small crack noted around 15mm long Size approx : 37cm & 53cm dia x 41cm high approx. Weight approx. 2.5kilos with volumetric weight of 26kilos. If there is not a shipping cost to your country please contact us for a quote before committing to buy. Our ref: 19121102

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Ground control to Major Tang Updated: 2014-01-13 00:26 By DU JUAN (China Daily) Rich Chinese tourists looking to space for their next trips If everything goes well, the first private astronauts from China may journey to space before the end of the year. The Netherlands-based space tourism firm Space Expedition Corporation, or SXC, has signed an agreement with Dexo Travel, a domestic travel agency, to take rich Chinese to space. Zhang Yong, chief executive officer of Dexo Travel, told China Daily that more than 100 people have expressed an intention to book space trip tickets since registrations began on the Chinese mainland on Dec 27. Registration is for the Lynx Mark I spacecraft, which is expected to launch at the end of 2014, and the Lynx Mark II spacecraft, expected to begin flights in 2015. Zhang revealed that two businessmen have already bought tickets for trips in 2015. "The money is not a problem for the rich," said Zhang. Alex Tang, chief executive officer of SXC Asia, said, "We have great confidence in the Asian market because of China's huge enthusiasm for space." He said China's big achievements in space exploration in recent years have led to an increasing interest in outer space in the country. Zhang said, "Going into space is no longer just for billionaires." Of the more than 500 people who have gone into space, only a few have been private astronauts. According to the company, a tourist will pay a minimum of $95,000 to board the Lynx Mark I spacecraft, which is produced by the US private aerospace company XCOR Aerospace. The spaceship can only carry one astronaut and one tourist, who sits in the co-pilot seat. The tourists will reach outer space about five minutes after takeoff. The craft will stay in space for five to six minutes while the tourist can enjoy a view of space and one-third of Earth. "The whole trip will last for one hour and there will be six minutes for the tourist to experience the condition of weightlessness," he said. The Lynx Mark I spacecraft, which is designed to take participants to a height of 60 km, is expected to start flights by the end of this year. The Lynx Mark II spacecraft is expected to begin flights in 2015 and will take participants into space to a height of 103 km, said Zhang. Guo Hui, chairman of Chengdu Universal International Travel Service, is one of Zhang's marketing partners for the project. He said five entrepreneurs in Chengdu, Sichuan province, have booked space trips. However, it seems they are not going to space merely because of their interests in outer space, according to Guo. "They decided to fly to space for the honor of their companies," he said. "There are many ways to enhance their companies' reputation, but there is only one chance to be China's first company owner who went to space." According to Tang, SXC allows astronauts to show their company logo on their spacesuit. However, at least one space fan said the trip wouldn't interest him because of its short length. "If I go to space, I hope to stay at least one day there, experiencing dining, sleeping and going to the bathroom in the condition of weightlessness," said Yun Yi, 30, an IT engineer who has enormous interest in extraterrestrial life and science fiction. "For real space enthusiasts like me, we want deep space rather than a slice of it. A height of 103 km is not enough for experiencing real space." In the face of such comments, Tang said the company is providing outer space experience at an affordable price. "The five to six minutes of space experience makes space more accessible to the public as there's much less safety risk, health concerns and physical training," he said. A tourist who tries to fly more than 200 km has to pay at least 20 to 50 times the current price. Meanwhile, the stiffer requirements may eliminate at least 80 to 90 percent of potential clients, Zhang said.

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Date: 11 Nov 96 01:50:36 From: Graham Barber <firstname.lastname@example.org> References: 1 2 3 4 Followups: 1 View raw article or MIME structure With specific reference to the British Midland B737. I was actually on duty as an ATCA on the night this aircraft went down. I was in the approach room and took the initial telephone call from the area centre advising the problem. The only thing that has ever stuck in my mind is that whilst the aircraft was descending through the overhead we all expected him to keep his decent as steep as possible. The crew elected, however, to go quite a way north then turn slowly east, then south and go through the centreline to do a 180degree turn back onto a northerly heading to close final from the south. All the approach room staff kept saying was "Why don't they get this thing down on the ground quickly?". On at least 6 occasions the aircraft was offered a tight turn to make final quicker and on every occasion this offer was rejected. The other fact is that only a month before I had flown on the flight deck with that same captain as part of a familiarization programme. It only took 5 minutes to realize just what a competent, switched on guy he was. Obviously he is a skipper and needs to be switched on, but I swear that if he had lost both engines at FL260 overhead and KNOWN about it he would have put that aircraft down on RW 27 at EGNX without so much as a ripple in the passengers coffee.

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