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https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/british-airways-747-retirement | 2021-04-13T20:25:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038074941.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210413183055-20210413213055-00107.warc.gz | 0.971804 | 536 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__177639884 | en | British Airways Retiring Fleet of Boeing 747s Early Due to COVID-19
The airline had originally intended on retiring the fleet in 2024.
British Airways announced that its “Queen of the Skies” 747 aircraft have likely already flown their last flights.
The airline had originally intended on retiring the 747 in 2024, however, due to the financial burden COVID-19 has caused to the aviation industry, the double-decker aircraft is likely done flying.
“As painful as it is, this is the most logical thing for us to propose,” British Airways’ Chairman and CEO Alex Cruz said in a statement released Friday. “The retirement of the jumbo jet will be felt by many people across Britain, as well as by all of us at British Airways. It is sadly another difficult but necessary step as we prepare for a very different future.”
As the airline works towards net zero emissions by 2050, the “fuel-hungry” 747 planes have slowly been phased out in favor of newer aircraft like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 which are 25 percent more fuel-efficient than the 747.
“This is not how we wanted or expected to have to say goodbye to our incredible fleet of 747 aircraft,” Cruz said in the statement. “So many people, including many thousands of our colleagues past and present, have spent countless hours on and with these wonderful planes – they have been at the centre of so many memories, including my very first long-haul flight. They will always hold a special place in our hearts at British Airways.”
British Airways operated its first 747 flight from London to New York in 1971 and is the first aircraft to have been christened a “jumbo jet” and for years was a symbol of modern aviation. People used to visit airports just to watch the double-decker jet take off at 180 miles per hour.
It was the largest commercial airplane in the world until Airbus debuted its A380 in 2007.
The end of the jumbo jet era has been predicted for years. Even before the coronavirus, airlines were pivoting away from jumbo jets and towards more fuel-efficient narrowbody planes. Boeing will stop production of the 747 in 2022, Bloomberg reported, and Airbus’s equivalent, the double-decker A380, is due to stop production in 2021.
In 2017, United Airlines retired its last Boeing 747 aircraft with a royal send-off, recreating its first flight from 1970. It was one of the last 747s to fly for a U.S. airline. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/space-images/spacecraft/remove-before-launch.html | 2019-04-20T12:23:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578529813.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20190420120902-20190420142902-00473.warc.gz | 0.750163 | 134 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__126047426 | en | The Bruce Murray Space Image Library
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Falls Church-based Northrop Grumman Corp. has announced it will deliver two Global Hawk unmanned aircraft to the U.S. Air Force.
"Global Hawk's ability to fly more than 30 hours at high altitudes while gathering multiple types of intelligence data makes it extremely valuable to field commanders who need near real-time information," said George Guerra, vice president for Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems. "These new aircraft add to that capability."
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_(disambiguation) | 2019-05-24T09:36:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257601.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20190524084432-20190524110432-00178.warc.gz | 0.81388 | 273 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__18992970 | en | |Look up NASA, Nasa, nasa, or näsa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.|
NASA is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA or Nasa may also refer to:
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https://en.difesaonline.it/news-forze-armate/cielo/effettuato-il-primo-intervento-di-manutenzione-su-un-turbogetto-al-10%C2%B0-rmv | 2022-06-27T15:33:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103334753.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627134424-20220627164424-00017.warc.gz | 0.942539 | 526 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__283502389 | en | At the 10th Aircraft Maintenance Department of Galatina, the repair of the Turbogetto was successfully completed Viper MK632-43. This is the first case of maintenance of the "compressor case" and subsequent reassembly, at a maintenance department of the Armed Forces, on a type of engine that normally saw this processing carried out exclusively at the Piaggio Aerospace (PAS) plants.
This important milestone, the result of the ever-increasing synergy between the Armed Force and Piaggio Aerospace (PAS), was reached following an in-depth feasibility study, which involved the technical and maintenance staff of the 10th Aircraft Maintenance Department and the company PAS. The qualified management exercised by the staff of the department made it possible to restore the efficiency of the turbojet in the engine room of the 3rd LT, in a short time and with a significant reduction in costs.
This joint effort is part of the strategy implemented by the Department, and fully supported by the higher authorities, to increase its maintenance capacity on the turbojet. Starting from 2019, an intense effort has been put in place to innovate the vehicles and increase maintenance skills, in order to support and maintain the maximum efficiency levels of both the training fleets and the National Aerobatic Team (PAN).
The wisely achieved objective is also testimony to the particular sensitivity of the Piaggio Aerospace (PAS) company towards the operational needs of the Armed Force. The company has contributed daily to the technical - maintenance activities with augmentees of its own staff at the Maintenance Bodies.
The turbojet Viper MK632-43, returned to service, also represents the 50th engine at the same time efficient for the T-339 fleet in all its versions, a milestone of particular importance in light of the past critical issues faced which led the Armed Force to re-elaborate consolidated maintenance policies. over the years, gradually increasing its ability to intervene on the turbojet, re-planning its activities in this sector and above all seeking new maintenance strategies that can satisfy the ambitious operational objectives assigned to the fleet.
With this in mind and pursuing the proposed strategy, the technical staff of the 10th Aircraft Maintenance Department has become the protagonist, increasing the volume of annual maintenance carried out and increasing its ability to intervene, facing and resolving increasingly complex failures.
The 10 ° Aircraft Maintenance Department Lecce provides the maintenance of the T-339, T-346 and T-345 aircraft supplied to the Italian Air Force and the technical-logistical support of the stop barriers operating on the national territory and abroad. | aerospace | 1 |
https://spaceflight.com/a-year-end-message-from-ceo-curt-blake/ | 2023-03-26T22:35:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296946535.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326204136-20230326234136-00122.warc.gz | 0.956618 | 566 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__132920172 | en | Another year is in the books. 2021 was quite a ride, and we’re so proud of our team’s accomplishments during another exciting year. We wanted to reflect on the year and thank all our incredible partners, customers, and employees for everything they do to make us successful.
Among the noteworthy accomplishments of the year, the Sherpa-NG program has to be at the top of the list. We launched two models of our unique OTV in a six-month period, the free-flying Sherpa-FX and electric propulsion Sherpa-LTE. In total, we flew three Sherpa vehicles (Sherpa-FX1, Sherpa-FX2, and Sherpa-LTE1), across two missions, and deployed 50 payloads for more than 15 different customers. This represents nearly 63% of all the spacecraft Spaceflight deployed this year. And we aren’t slowing down. We’ve announced plans to fly our chemical propulsion OTV, Sherpa-LTC, on the SXRS-6 mission no earlier than January 2022 and our lunar-bound, bipropellant OTV, Sherpa-ES, on the GEO Pathfinder mission in late 2022.
Of course, facilitating and executing launches is the backbone of our business. We executed 11 launches, the most the company has performed in a single year and twice as many as it executed in 2020, bringing our total of spacecraft launched to date at 392. We launched payloads for both first-time and returning customers, including 5 launches which took 9 BlackSky spacecraft to orbit over the course of the year. We navigated changing travel restrictions related to COVID, and made sure our team was where they needed to be in order to facilitate launches from multiple continents. Providing the flexibility to re-manifest spacecraft on another launch when delays happen is one of the services our customers most appreciated.
Looking ahead, we have another record-breaking year planned, with more than 15 launches tentatively scheduled. We know that the only constant in this industry is change, and the last year has shown us that Spaceflight is uniquely suited to adjusting and responding to industry needs and challenging circumstances. Whether it is a global pandemic, supply chain issues, or regulatory changes, our team can handle it. We believe that access to space and transportation within space are critical needs for our planet and our global economy, and are proud that we can be part of the growing and thriving commercial space industry. We’re looking forward to continuing to do what we do best in 2022: helping our customers get to space as efficiently as possible.
Thank you to all who made this possible. We wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday, and a fantastic new year. | aerospace | 1 |
https://yobitcoin.io/2021/02/18/mars-rover-landing-live-follow-nasa-perseverance-as-it-lands-on-red-planet/ | 2021-09-25T01:22:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057584.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210924231621-20210925021621-00173.warc.gz | 0.95435 | 1,175 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__64638295 | en | If it lands, the rover – and a helicopter named Ingenuity that can undertake the primary ever flight on one other planet – will get to work exploring Mars looking for clues about its historical previous. That can embrace making an attempt to know whether or not the planet was ever liveable, and scouring for clues of previous life on its floor.
But when Perseverance’s touchdown fails, it’ll be a part of plenty of missions which were unable to efficiently contact down on the Martian floor, foiled by its lack of environment and inhospitable circumstances.
All of that shall be determined throughout a deadly entry, descent and touchdown course of that can see it hurtle by means of the environment, decelerate to a protected velocity, after which use a highly-advanced “Terrain Relative Navigation” system that can enable it to regulate the place it lands to make sure it might safely drop down onto the floor.
That’s scheduled to occur round three.55pm jap time, or eight.55pm within the UK, although mission controllers shall be giving detailed and dwell updates earlier than and after Perseverance arrives at its new residence.
The spacecraft is flying in the direction of the bottom, as could be seen on this simulation from Nasa.
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:53
Perseverance turns around in the atmosphere
Perseverance is decelerating in the friction of the atmosphere, undergoing about 10 Gs. It’s also doing manuevres in the air to ensure that it lands at the right place.
The signal is cutting out because of the intense heat and plasma that is surrounding it as it flies through the atmosphere.
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:51
Spacecraft enters into the atmosphere
The seven minutes of terror have begun.
Perseverance has crossed into the atmosphere, and is now flying down towards Mars. The seven most dangerous minutes of its mission have now begun.
(The “atmospheric entry” is a somewhat arbitrary part of the sky, but it does denote the point at which everything gets more dangerous.)
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:49
Six minutes from entry in the atmosphere and everything is going very fast
The vehicle is now going to be like a “bullet”, Nasa notes – everything goes very quickly from here, as the spacecraft hurtles towards Mars.
In about six minutes, it will enter the atmosphere – the beginning of those “seven minutes of terror”. The spacecraft will go very fast through the atmosphere, heating up and undergoing the first of its big challenges as its heat shield protects it from those blazing temperatures.
The spacecraft will also go quiet during this time, and even the “heartbeat tones” will switch off at points, because they won’t be able to make it through the hot plasma.
(Again, it’s worth remembering that we’re on a delay of over 11 minutes – that’s caused by the time it takes for the messages to make it through space.)
Here’s a Nasa illustration that shows how that process of hurtling into the atmosphere and decelerating should look:
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:44
Separation confirmed by “blip”
Those “tones” that are coming back from the spacecraft just cut out for a moment, which happened because the cruise stage moved between the vehicle and Earth. So the two have presumably separated safely.
The vehicle is now warming up the entry thrusters that will stop it spinning and push it towards Mars ready for its perilous journey.
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:41
Spacecraft to drop “cruise stage”
The Perseverance rover has been carried over its almost 300-million-mile journeyby the cruise stage, that is the spacecraft that has taken it through space, ensuring that it safely travels through space and is pointing the right way.
But they have now split apart, ready for the entry into the atmosphere and the descent down before landing.
The vehicle is now on its own, turning itself towards Mars and ready to drop into the atmosphere.
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:40
Nasa to soon lose “1s and 0s”
The transmitter that has been sending messages back to Earth is about to get switched off, meaning that the complex digital information it has been sending back will stop coming.
Instead, Nasa will be relying on tones, which it likens to a “flashlight” – still a signal coming back from the rover, but just a simple one telling us that it’s still around, rather than the more complex digital one that gives engineers more rich information.
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:32
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Team gives speeches before arrival on Mars
With less than an hour to go, mission controllers are speaking to each other before the EDL – entry, descent and landing – team begin their work properly.
They note that it is a very unusual landing, and that it’s not even been clear that everyone has been in the same room at the same time during the lead-up to the launch. Some staff are still working from home over the internet.
The EDL team also thank the cruise team for all the work they’ve done guiding the spacecraft to Mars over the months it has taken. “Thanks for literally and figuratively putting us in the place to succeed.”
Andrew Griffin18 February 2021 20:19
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https://trillnews.com/articles/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-prepares-for-liftoff | 2024-04-16T12:55:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817095.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416124708-20240416154708-00627.warc.gz | 0.928331 | 367 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__172439742 | en | The Iliad & the Odyssey
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a beacon of ambition, embodying Jeff Bezos's space dreams as it prepares for its inaugural flight later this year. While Blue Origin's 24-year journey has been marked by modest achievements, such as the suborbital New Shepard vehicle, the imminent launch of New Glenn heralds a transformative chapter for the company.
Named in honor of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, New Glenn symbolizes a pivotal leap into the competitive orbit-launching arena. With a payload capacity exceeding SpaceX's Falcon 9, New Glenn is poised to redefine the commercial space launch landscape.
The road to New Glenn's launch has been a journey of perseverance and innovation. Despite initial plans announced in 2015 for a launch by 2020, Blue Origin faced delays, with its Florida manufacturing facility standing idle for years. However, recent progress has been rapid, with the facility now buzzing with activity as New Glenn's components come together.
Dave Limp, Blue Origin's CEO, has been instrumental in driving the company's shift towards more decisive action. Drawing from his experience in consumer electronics, Limp aims to strike a balance between innovation and timeliness, recognizing the importance of speed in the competitive space industry.
Beyond New Glenn, Blue Origin's collaborations extend to providing engines for United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket and developing a lunar lander for NASA. These endeavors underscore Blue Origin's broader vision for space exploration and its commitment to advancing humanity's presence beyond Earth.
As Blue Origin prepares for New Glenn's maiden launch, the excitement is palpable. Eyes turn skyward, anticipating the moment when New Glenn roars to life, carrying with it the hopes and aspirations of a company, a visionary, and a future in space exploration. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20020906X01539&key=1 | 2014-11-23T03:41:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400379063.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123259-00233-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957738 | 371 | CC-MAIN-2014-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__32934622 | en | NTSB Identification: FTW02LA245.
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Accident occurred Friday, August 30, 2002 in Hearne, TX
Probable Cause Approval Date: 04/29/2003
Aircraft: Air Tractor AT-401, registration: N9193Y
Injuries: 1 Minor.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.
The pilot reported that he was defoliating a cotton field, starting on the south side working to the north, making alternate east and west spray passes, and that an oil pumping rig was located approximately 8 to 10 passes into the field. The pilot also stated that on all passes leading up to the pumping rig, he observed it not pumping, remaining off on the down stroke. As the airplane was making a pass on the north edge of the pumping rig in a westerly direction, the left wing obstructed the pilot's view of the obstacle. Subsequently, the left wing impacted the horse head on its upstroke, severing the outboard 6 to 8 feet of the wing. The pilot pulled the throttle back to idle and allowed the airplane to descend into the cotton field where it came to rest inverted. Oil company personnel at the accident site reported that oil pumping rigs are prevalent in the area. It was also reported that this particular pumping unit was on a timer and would shut off periodically.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pump rig while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the object. Full narrative available
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https://www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/aircraft-month/bristol-sycamore | 2022-08-14T16:15:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00717.warc.gz | 0.973136 | 395 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__63110427 | en | In late 1944, the Bristol Aircraft Company established a Helicopter Department at Filton and recruited designer Raoul Hafner from the Airborne Forces Experimental Centre where he had been leading a rotorcraft research team. Work was immediately initiated on the design of a 4-seat helicopter for both military and civilian use and, by 1946, a prototype machine emerged. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior engine, this aircraft took to the air for the first time on 25th April 1947 with test pilot H A Marsh at the controls. Two years later, on 25th April 1949, a second prototype became the first British helicopter to be granted a Certificate of Airworthiness. A third and final prototype designated the Bristol 171 was equipped with a more powerful Alvis Leonides rotary engine and it was this machine that formed the basis of a Mk 3 production version of which 15 were built for evaluation by RAF, Army Air Corps and British European Airways.
The military version of the Bristol 171 entered service with No 275 Squadron RAF as the Sycamore HR14 on 13th April 1953 and went on to serve with a total of 9 squadrons in a variety of roles. Although primarily used for search and rescue and casualty evacuation duties, it proved the importance of the helicopter for transporting troops and supplies into harsh terrain inaccessible to fixed wing aircraft and road vehicles. As such, the Sycamore proved invaluable during the Malaysian Campaign and Cyprus Emergency of the 1950s and in other trouble spots including Kenya and Aden. Meanwhile, in the civil arena the Bristol Type 171 was used for transport, mountain rescue and mining survey work – both in the UK and Australia.
Apart from its RAF service, the Sycamore was operated by the Australian, German and Belgian armed forces. A total of 180 aircraft were built with production finally drawing to a halt in 1959. Several aircraft survive in Museums today and Red Bull is currently restoring a machine to airworthy status at its Saltzburg Airport facility. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/tag/short-circuit/ | 2023-06-10T19:04:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00545.warc.gz | 0.902991 | 268 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__3694036 | en | News Archive / Tagged: short circuit
Update: Curiosity uses arm and resumes journey up Mount SharpJim SharkeyMarch 14th, 2015
After remaining still for several days in order to provide engineers a chance to diagnose a transient short circuit in its drill, NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity is once again on the move. On Wednesday, March 11, Curiosity moved its robotic arm to transfer sample rock powder from its drill to its Chemistry and […]
UPDATE: Curiosity to resume use of robotic arm in a few daysJim SharkeyMarch 8th, 2015
Managers of NASA’s Curiosity rover mission plan to resume the use of its robotic arm later this week while continuing to analyze what appears to be an intermittent short in the rover’s drill. On Feb. 27, Curiosity’s fault protection systems halted the transfer of sample rock powder from one device on the rover’s robotic arm […]
Curiosity rover stops for testing after short circuitJim SharkeyMarch 5th, 2015
NASA’s Curiosity rover has stopped driving and science operations for several days so that engineers can analyze a possible short circuit. On Feb. 27, Curiosity’s fault protection systems halted the transfer of material from one device on the rover’s robotic arm to another. | aerospace | 1 |
https://rchelicop.com/airplane/how-does-an-aircraft-attitude-indicator-work.html | 2021-10-16T02:34:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323583408.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016013436-20211016043436-00667.warc.gz | 0.896991 | 910 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__95245858 | en | The Attitude Indicator shows rotation about both the longitudinal axis to indicate the degree of bank, and about the lateral axis to indicate pitch (nose up, level or nose down). … Once powered up, the indicator is maintain in a fixed position no matter what the aircraft attitude may be.
What is aircraft attitude indicator?
The attitude indicator (AI), formerly known as the gyro horizon or artificial horizon, is a flight instrument that informs the pilot of the aircraft orientation relative to Earth’s horizon, and gives an immediate indication of the smallest orientation change.
Can you fly without attitude indicator?
No. Just the removal maintenance needs to be signed off and the inop indicator shown removed per 91.213. As long as you verified it’s not needed for flight you should be ready to go.
How does an aircraft heading indicator work?
The heading indicator works using a gyroscope, tied by an erection mechanism to the aircraft yawing plane, i. e. the plane defined by the longitudinal and the transverse axis of the aircraft.
What is the difference between altitude and attitude?
Altitude is a position, Attitude is an orientation. … Altitude is the vertical distance between the craft and a defined horizontal reference. The horizontal reference is usually either sea level or ground level. Attitude is the orientation of the craft with respect to a set of reference axes.
What is a direction indicator?
: a compass that assists an airplane pilot in flying a predetermined course by direct reading and comparison of two indicators one of which is set for the desired heading while the other shows the actual heading so that when the two indicators point alike the airplane is flying the desired course.
Why do you need to update the heading indicator every 15 minutes?
The pilot of a light aircraft should check the heading indicator against the magnetic compass at least every 15 minutes to assure accuracy. Because the magnetic compass is subject to certain errors , the pilot should ensure that these errors are not transferred to the heading indicator.
What is considered a safe speed for takeoff?
A headwind will reduce the ground speed needed for takeoff, as there is a greater flow of air over the wings. Typical takeoff air speeds for jetliners are in the range of 240–285 km/h (130–154 kn; 149–177 mph). Light aircraft, such as a Cessna 150, take off at around 100 km/h (54 kn; 62 mph).
Why is the attitude indicator important?
The attitude indicator on an airplane is very important. It informs the pilot of the orientation of the aircraft relative to the horizon, so it must be correct at all times regardless of the plane’s movements.
How do you use a heading indicator?
To display or hide the magnetic compass, press SHIFT+5. The gyro in the heading indicator rotates in the vertical plane. A card marked with headings maintains its orientation as the airplane turns.
Who invented the attitude indicator?
Inventor: Edward E. Lyn ch, by His Attorney. 1 Claim.
What is the biggest problem associated with partial panel flying?
My observation in over 30 years of teaching instrument students is that the lack of a heading indicator is the biggest challenge in partial-panel flying. Most pilots can fly pretty well if only the attitude indicator is inoperative, using the turn indication, airspeed, altitude and heading.
Why does a heading indicator process?
The operation of the heading indicator depends upon the principle of rigidity in space. The rotor turns in a vertical plane and fixed to the rotor is a compass card. … Because of precession caused by friction, the heading indicator creeps or drifts from a heading to which it is set.
What is a slaved HSI?
The ST-180 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) system combines a magnetically slaved gyroscopic compass with a VOR/Localizer and glideslope display. The resulting instrument display provides the pilot with a pictorial of the aircraft position and heading relative to the selected VOR/GPS or Localizer course.
Who invented instrument flying?
Edwin A. Link, inventor of the Link flight simulator used to train pilots and other airmen under instrument flying conditions, died of cancer Monday at his home in Binghamton, N.Y. Mr. Link, who was 77 years old, also lived in Fort Pierce, Fla. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.crossco.com/industries/aerospace-defense/ | 2022-12-01T14:40:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710813.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201121601-20221201151601-00835.warc.gz | 0.896318 | 555 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__302766962 | en | The aerospace industry is subject to constantly evolving technology. Companies in both the defense and commercial sectors must face the complex challenge of manufacturing innovative, high-performing products while also ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in order to remain competitive.
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https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/107744-14 | 2019-11-21T16:16:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496670921.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121153204-20191121181204-00477.warc.gz | 0.893076 | 108 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__143824338 | en | Get a glimpse into our company and investor data—powered by the PitchBook Platform
Manufacturer of jet engines. The company is primarily engaged in the manufacture of liquid-rocket engines, parts and nodes of the aviation engines and gas turbine sets and radiators.
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https://productsupport.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2018-07-18/vietjets-127b-deal-boeing-maxs-gilds-fboro-order-tally | 2022-05-22T08:08:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545090.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522063657-20220522093657-00384.warc.gz | 0.928805 | 454 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__84783536 | en | VietJet and Boeing on Wednesday signed a $12.7 billion contract for 100 Max aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow. The deal calls for 80 Max 10s and 20 Max 8s to go to Vietnam’s first private airline, which previously ordered another 100 Max 8s in 2016.
Boeing later said it had received further orders, from four unamed customers, for 40 high capacity Max 8s and 53 Max 8s—deals worth $11B in total.
Also on the third day of the airshow, Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an undisclosed customer for six of the new A330neo widebodies. Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus firmed up an amendment for 25 A321neos and converted a previous order for 16 to A321neos. This brings the all-Airbus operator’s total order book to 15 A320ceos, 24 A320neos, and 41 A321neos.
On the regional aircraft front, Japan’s Hokkaido Air System signed an MoU for a pair of ATR 42-600 turboprop twins, as well as an option for a third, that will replace its Saab 340s. EasyFly of Colombia came in late signing an MoU aith ATR for three ATR 72-600s and two ATR 42-600s.
Uganda National Airlines signed a $190 million firm order for four new Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets with the new Atmosphère cabin, as well as two A330-800 news..
Air Lease Corp. signed two orders with CFM International with a collective value of $3.3 billion. The first calls for Leap 1A engines to power 34 Airbus A321neo aircraft, and the second for Leap 1B engines for 83 Boeing 737 Max twinjets.
Pratt & Whitney announced that Tianjin Airlines and West Air signed long-term EngineWise Comprehensive service agreements to support Geared Turbofan engines on their new A320neos; and Rolls-Royce announced CDB Aviation as a customer for its new LessorCare program. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20100708/solar-powered-plane-stays-airborne-26-minutes/ | 2017-03-28T19:40:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189884.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00257-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.96438 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__176389931 | en | Solar Powered plane stays airborne for 26 hours
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Some of you might remember when we first brought up the Solar Impulse and how it succeeded in making an 87-minute long flight at 5,000 feet. I’ve just learned that the Solar Impulse has completed a 26-hour flight, and it reached an altitude of 28,543 feet.
I believe that I reported a few months ago that they were hoping for a 36 hour flight as part of their next stop, and I am not certain if this last flight exceeds or lowers expectations.
Some of you are probably wondering how the Solar Impulse could achieve its historic flight of 26 hours when there isn’t 26 hours of sun on any given day. The answer is simple: batteries. I’m not certain if these batteries were charged before or during the flight, though.
Either way, it proves that solar power is a definite power source for the airways, which could change just about everything! Assuming that the program is still on track, there is a plan to get the Solar Impulse around the world in 2012.
Of course, you realize that the Solar Impulse is a light plane with 12,000 solar cells, and a jumbo jet would be a whole lot heavier. In other words, there is a whole lot of bugs to be worked out before we flying a solar-powered friendly skies. | aerospace | 1 |
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/China-unveils-its-Mars-rover-after-Indias-successful-Mangalyaan/articleshow/45099803.cms?from=mdr | 2022-10-06T09:35:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337803.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20221006092601-20221006122601-00002.warc.gz | 0.966869 | 450 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__36696518 | en | BEIJING: Seeking to catch up with India's Mangalyaan Mission, China has unveiled its Mars rover being developed to scurry the Red Planet's surface for signs of water and life and plans to test it in the rugged terrain of Tibet.
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has displayed the machine and the technological hardware set-up at an air show.
Photos of the rover's prototype, to be displayed at the annual air show at Zhuai being attended by defence attaches of all countries including India, were carried by the state-run Xinhua news agency.
The robotic rover was to crawl over the rough Martian terrain with a powerful six-wheel drive.
At a glace it looks similar to Yutu or Jade Rabbit that China has sent to Moon to explore the lunar surface.
But the Chinese scientists carried out some significant design changes to deal with different environment on Mars, the Hong Kong based South China Morning Post reported.
To beef up communication at longer distance, the rover carries on its back a large dish antenna, which was smaller and mounted at the neck on Yutu.
The wheels were also more solidly constructed than those on Yutu in order to deal with a rockier landscape.
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exploration system will include an orbiter, lander and the rover, CASC said.
Some intriguing issues regarding the rover, such as whether it would carry a nuclear power source and the types of scientific payload on board, have still not been answered, the Post said.
Yutu was crippled soon after landing on the moon, probably due to low temperatures and fine dust. The average temperature on Mars is lower than that of the Moon due to its distance from the sun, and the notorious dust storms would also be imposing enormous challenge to the rover.
Ouyang Ziyuan, Chief Scientist of China's lunar project, told state media earlier this year that China's second mission to Mars would be launched as early as 2020, and that by 2030 an unmanned spacecraft would return from the planet with samples.
While Mangalyaan caught China by surprise, it fascinated them as it was sent with a modest budget of less than USD 100 million. | aerospace | 1 |
https://zbordirect.com/en/airport/vancouver-ydt | 2022-07-06T21:48:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104678225.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706212428-20220707002428-00391.warc.gz | 0.881393 | 214 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__125948407 | en | Official website (contact and info): http://www.czbb.com
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The airport is close to Richmond, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, New Westminster, Burnaby, Surrey, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, White Rock, Squamish, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Blaine, Langley, Birch Bay, Sidney, Nanaimo and other locations in United States, Canada.
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https://www.charter.airacer.com/post/what-private-jet-does-the-us-president-use | 2022-07-06T06:28:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104668059.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220706060502-20220706090502-00214.warc.gz | 0.960353 | 673 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__221419614 | en | The iconic Air Force One plane that the president of the United States flies in is instantly recognizable to many people around the world. Despite its name, Air Force One isn’t one aircraft, but two highly customized Boeing 747 with specific features. Let’s explore more about this private jet that the U.S. President flies in.
Air Force One
The term “Air Force One” traditionally notes the particular aircraft the President happens to be flying in. The current aircrafts are two Boeing 747-200, which were originally normal Boeing 747s that have been customized to suit the President’s way of travel. They were delivered in 1990 to President George H. W. Bush and continue to operate to this day.
The exterior of Air Force One remains similar to a normal Boeing 747. They are very large aircrafts with three decks capable of long trips of 6,735 miles which is enough to go from Washington D.C. to Tokyo on a single flight whose top speed is around 0.84 mach, or about 700 miles an hour.
The current Air Force One spots a white and light blue color scheme with a line of gold. “United States of America” is painted down the body with the American flag on the tail.
Packed with Features
The amount of customization on the normal Boeing 747 sets Air Force One apart. Often called “the Flying Oval Office”, Air Force One focuses on being a center of command for the President while away from the White House.
Within its 4,000 square feet and three decks, Air Force One sports a complete office for the President with special quarters and lavatory. There is a combination conference room and dining hall, an office for senior officers, and an area for work and rest for other staff and people of the press.
Many features set Air Force One apart from normal Boeing 747. They are equipped for mid-air refueling, have a permanently staffed doctor and a medical suite that can transform for surgical operations, and have two food galleries that can feed up to 100 people at the same time. They are equipped with the most advanced navigation and communication equipment as if an emergency arises, the President can command from his plane in the most secure way possible.
The Past Air Force One
Air Force One is maintained by the Airlift Group which was founded in 1944. For 15 years, several propeller aircraft were used, all designated “Air Force One” when the President was on board. But in 1959, President Eisenhower flew a Boeing 707 to Europe. Starting with President Kennedy, Air Force One were specially customized Boeing 707 until the current run of Boeing 747.
The Future of Air Force One
Boeing is currently planning to replace the two Air Force One Boeing 747-200B with their newest long-range passenger aircraft, the Boeing 747-8. This aircraft is overall larger, more fuel-efficient, and has a longer range and a higher maximum takeoff weight.
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https://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/shuttleoperations/status/1995/status-199510072.html | 2018-01-24T02:20:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084892892.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124010853-20180124030853-00749.warc.gz | 0.911875 | 792 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__183065875 | en | Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SPACE SHUTTLE STATUS REPORT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1995 (2:37 PM EDT)
MISSION: STS-73 -- U.S. MICROGRAVITY LABORATORY-2
LOCATION: Pad 39B
TARGET LAUNCH DATE/TIME: Oct. 14 at 9:46 a.m. EDT (NET & U/R)
LAUNCH WINDOW: 2 hours, 30 minutes
TARGET KSC LANDING DATE/TIME: Oct. 30 at 6:41 a.m. EST
MISSION DURATION: 15 days, 21 hours, 55 minutes
CREW SIZE: 7
ORBITAL ALTITUDE and INCLINATION: 172 statute miles/39 degrees
(NET = no earlier than)
(U/R = under review)
NOTE: Launch of Space Shuttle Columbia was scrubbed today at the T-20 minute mark due to the failure of a Master Events Controller (MEC). The postponement came at about 10 a.m. EDT. The problem was first noticed during the MEC self-test at about T-29 minutes.
The MECs control all critical functions that occur on the Shuttle at T-0 and through flight, including routing commands from the Shuttle’s onboard computers to fire the explosive bolts that hold the solid rocket boosters to the mobile launcher and the pyrotechnics that separate the boosters from the external tank during flight.
There are two MECs aboard the vehicle and they are located in the aft engine compartment. Each MEC has two cores. The failure was in the "B" core on MEC no. 1. (The four cores are all redundant allowing the Shuttle quad-redundancy. Launch commit criteria rules require all four cores to be operating properly for safe flight.)
At this time, the external tank will be drained and purged, the rotating service structure moved back around the vehicle and preparations made to gain access to the aft engine compartment to remove and replace the MEC. The MEC is scheduled to be removed on Monday and the replacement MEC tested on Tuesday. Also, some of the experiments in the spacelab must be serviced before another launch attempt can be made and the onboard cryogenic tanks must be off-loaded and then re-loaded with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen reactants.
Managers believe that with a success oriented schedule, Columbia could be ready to fly as early as Saturday, Oct. 14. This is a preliminary launch date assessment. Over the next several days, managers will be discussing this assessed launch date and its implications impacting other missions. If we continue with plans to launch Saturday, the countdown would begin Wednesday morning, Oct. 11.
The crew is scheduled to return to their homes in Houston. The Red Team of Bowersox, Rominger, Thornton and Sacco, will return later today. The Blue Team of Coleman, Lopez-Alegria and Leslie will return on Monday.
Also, the Space Shuttle Atlantis, slated for mission STS-74, is scheduled to be rolled out to Pad 39A on Tuesday. First motion from the Vehicle Assembly Building is set for 7 a.m.
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https://helloprogress.bigcartel.com/product/voyager-space-probe | 2020-01-26T12:29:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251688806.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200126104828-20200126134828-00459.warc.gz | 0.928142 | 89 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__74668547 | en | The perfect space poster for any space nerd. This beautifully illustrated print of the Voyager Space probe is accompanied by a fascinating set of specs. For example, did you know that the Voyager probe is currently over 12 billion miles from earth travelling at 38,000 mph? Wow!
Printed on thick 180gsm paper with a matte finish, the poster comes unframed, carefully wrapped in tissue paper and shipped in a durable protective postal tube. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.aviationtoday.com/2007/09/17/row-44-to-use-aerosat-components/ | 2023-02-02T02:02:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499954.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202003408-20230202033408-00777.warc.gz | 0.932534 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__39429495 | en | Row 44, Westlake Village, Calif., will use satellite antenna and additional RF components from AeroSat Corp., Temple, N.H., for its aviation broadband system. Under the agreement, AeroSat will provide two-way KU-band antennas and high-power amplifiers for use in Row 44's system. The system also will use AeroSat's low-loss radome which is operating on more than 20 aircraft types. "By using a single vendor for the entire RF chain, we optimize our system development and minimize our operational risks," said Jim Costello, Row 44's Vice President of Engineering. "AeroSat's ability to provide all the RF components, their experience with fuselage-mounted antennas and their technological leadership in Ku antennas makes them the perfect choice for us." The Row 44 broadband system, which uses Hughes satellites, supports Internet surfing, e-mail with corporate VPN (Virtual Private Network) access, and has enhanced capacity for planned future services including worldwide in-flight television, the company says. Airlines will have enhanced operational communication to the ground, including Voice Over Internet Protocol phones for security and medical support of the cabin crew, as well as live Flight Operational Quality Assurance Data, weather, and Electronic Flight Bag compatibility for the cockpit. | aerospace | 1 |
https://digitaltechblog.com/nasa-voyager-1-spacecraft-from-the-1970s-troubled-by-mysterious-bug/ | 2022-07-01T17:30:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103943339.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701155803-20220701185803-00615.warc.gz | 0.929799 | 409 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__231317485 | en | The 45-year-old NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft is a miracle. It travels outside our solar system and still keeps in touch with the Earth. But present to your team what NASA calls a “mystery.” Works fine, but sends back some weird telemetry data.
The problem is probably due to Voyager 1’s articulation and position control system (AACS), which handles its orientation in space, including the task of keeping its antenna pointed at Earth.
“All indications are that AACS is still working, but the telemetry data it returns is invalid. For example, the data may appear to be randomly generated or may not reflect any possible state in which AACS may be, “said NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. in a statement on Wednesday.
The data doesn’t make sense, but Voyager 1 maintains a clear line of communication with the home and the problem has not triggered a secure “safe mode”.
The Voyager 1 double spacecraft andlaunched in the 70s of last century and have long exceeded life expectancy. Both are in interstellar space, which Voyager 1 and 2 project manager Susan Dodd describes as “a high-radiation environment in which no spacecraft has flown before.”
Voyager 1 is about 14.5 billion miles (23.3 billion kilometers) from home. It takes a few days to send a signal and then get a response, which adds to the challenge of finding out what’s going on. This leaves NASA with many unknowns. Is AACS the culprit or does another system have a problem? Will Voyager 1 be able to continue its scientific mission?
There are ways forward from this glitch. Voyager 1 can just live with it. Either software patching or switching to backup hardware may be the solution. NASA hopes both Voyagers will continue to send scientific data after 2025.
Dodd said: “Such a mystery is the norm for this course of the Voyager mission. | aerospace | 1 |
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https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/space-race-065ce646-f12c-4b34-a98a-f3c5dd5fab8a | 2023-12-06T05:18:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00782.warc.gz | 0.93087 | 981 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__56387375 | en | Space Race (Aerospace) By BryanSandifer Oct 4, 1957 Sputnik (USSR) USSR launches first satellite into space. Nov 3, 1957 Sputnik 2 (USSR) Sputnik 2 is launched by the USSR carrying a dog named Laika into space. Jan 31, 1958 Explorer 1 (USA) America's first satellite to reach orbit was the Explorer 1. It led to the discovery of the radiation belt by Van Allen. Mar 17, 1958 Vanguard 1 (USA) America created the Vanguard 1 satellite which was launched on this date. The satellite functioned until 1961. Oct 1, 1958 NASA (USA) NASA is formed which is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This replaced the old version called the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautic (NACA). Oct 11, 1958 Pioneer 1 (USA) Pionner 1 is launched from Earth reaching a height of 70,700 miles in the air. Jan 2, 1959 Luna 1 (USSR) The Luna 1 is launched by the USSR. This is the first ever man made object to orbit around the sun. Sep 12, 1959 Luna 2 (USSR) The Luna 2 is launched by the USSR. One day after launch is impacts the Moon, becoming the first manmade object to be on the moon. Oct 4, 1959 Luna 3 (USSR) The Luna 3 orbits the Moon and as it is orbiting it takes pictures of 70% of the surface of the moon. Apr 1, 1960 Tiros 1 (USA) The United States have a successful launch of Tiros 1, the first weather satellite. Aug 18, 1960 Discoverer XIV (USA) The United States Discoverer XIV satellite is launched. This is the first spy satellite with a camera. Nov 8, 1960 JFK (USA) The 35th President of the United States is elected. His name is John F. Kennedy. Apr 12, 1961 First Man in Space (USSR) A man from the USSR by the name of Yuri Gagarin becomes the first man to be in space. May 5, 1961 First American in Space (USA) Alan B. Shepard follows Yuri Gagarin by being the first American ever in space. May 25, 1961 Moon Challenge by JFK (USA) The president of the time, JFK, addresses Congress and challenges the whole US to go to the moon before the end of the decade. Aug 6, 1961 Space Day (USSR) A man from the USSR named Gherman Titov spent a whole day in space on a craft named the Vostok 2. Dec 7, 1961 Gemini Program (USA) The Gemini Program is announced by NASA. The Gemini Prgram is that helps prepare astronauts for space. Feb 20, 1962 3 time's the charm (USA) John Glenn Orbits the Earth 3 times being the only one to do so at the time. Sep 12, 1962 Importance of Moon (USA) JFK gives a speech at Rice University stating that the Moon program is very importance. Oct 3, 1962 6 times (USA) Walter Schirra orbits the Earth 6 times for the United States. Jun 16, 1963 First Woman (USSR) The first woman ever in space was Valentina Tereshkova from the USSR. Nov 22, 1963 Assassination (USA) John F. Kennedy is assassinated while in Texas riding in his limo. (Was killed at grassy knoll which is the name of the street I live on) Jul 31, 1964 Ranger 7 (USA) The Ranger 7 sends the first close range pictures of the Moon back to Earth, Mar 18, 1965 Spacewalk (USSR) Alexei Leonov is the first person to perform a spacewalk. He spends a total of 12 minutes outside his craft. Mar 23, 1965 Gemini Spacewalk (USA) Jim McDivitt stays in the Gemini capsule as Ed White performs the United States first spacewalk. (Picture is Ed White) Feb 3, 1966 Luna 9 (USSR) The USSR's Luna 9 becomes the first spacecraft to soft-land on the Moon. Aug 14, 1966 Lunar Orbiter 1 (USA) The United State's Lunar Orbiter 1 takes the first picture of earth from a distance. Jul 21, 1969 Appollo 11 (USA) This was the first time any humans had been on the moon. Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin land on the moon on July 20, 1969. Armstrong becomes the first man to step foot on the moon on July 21. Nov 23, 1970 Lunokhod 1 (USSR) This was the first remote-controlled mobile vehicle on the moon. Jul 15, 1975 ASTP (USA) Soyuz 19 (USSR) This was the joining of the US and USSR space forces. It was a symbol of the goal both countries were going after. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.propilotmag.com/cockpit-automation/ | 2021-04-14T08:23:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038077336.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20210414064832-20210414094832-00535.warc.gz | 0.94075 | 2,522 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__267756864 | en | Computerized flight decks improve comfort and increase flight safety by reducing pilot workload.
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Professor, Graduate School Northcentral University
Automation can be defined in various ways, but it is generally accepted to mean the use of control and information systems to reduce the need for human work or oversight.
While automation may seem like a recent concept, humankind has not only dreamed of such mechanization, but actually used various types of it since before the common era. With the industrial revolution, industries of all types began to reap the rewards of automation, and aviation did not wait for very long.
Less than a decade after the Wright brothers’ flight, Elmer Sperry and a fellow scientist from Germany, Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe, adapted a children’s toy gyroscope to keep a vehicle heading in a steady direction. Coupled with a compass, this new device quickly gained widespread adoption, mainly by the US Navy.
Enter the autopilot era
Lawrence Sperry, Elmer’s son, had his eyes on the skies, so he worked on creating a version of his father’s invention for use in aircraft. At an aviation competition in Paris, he did the “look ma no hands” trick while his copilot took a walk out on one of the wings of a Curtiss C-2 seaplane.
The plane kept steady without pilot input, and thus the autopilot, which was nicknamed “George,” was born. The system was connected to all 3 flight controls (ailerons, elevator, and rudder) of the plane, but it was not entirely aircraft-friendly as it weighed 40 lb, measured 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.0 ft, and relied on a wind-powered generator to spin up the enclosed gyros.
Apparently, Lawrence even did a partially automated takeoff and landing that day. Needless to say, he won the competition, and his feat marked the beginning of what has been referred to as the virtualization of flight, meaning pilots are further removed from the hands-on aspect of flying.
The rapid escalation of complexity, speed, and size of aircraft from the 1920s through the end of WWII ushered in further automation. And the 1960s brought the addition of electrical elements to the automation loop, such as navigation systems.
Toward the end of the 1960s, the Concorde’s maiden flight brought forth another iteration in technology – fly-by-wire (FBW), albeit at that point it was only analog.
The current era of automation is referred to as electronic, because of its computer-centric nature. In the late 1970s, work began on flight management systems (FMSs).
The first commercial aircraft to sport this new system were the Boeing 757 and 767. Such advances in automation also reduced the number of required crewmembers from 5 or more in the 1940s to the 2 accepted as the norm today.
Around this time, “steam gauges” began being replaced with “glass” displays, although at first these were only rudimentary copies of gyroscopic instruments. Continuing the advance of FBW, the Airbus A320 came with a digital-type system.
Additional safety features started being incorporated, such as Airbus’s “air laws” and “hard flight envelope protection,” and Boeing’s “soft flight envelope protection.”
It is not uncommon for a flight to receive route, altitude, and speed instructions, which pilots input into the FMS so that it commands the autopilot and autothrottles to make all of the necessary adjustments with few – if any – physical connections between cockpit control and device being manipulated.
Thus the pilot’s environment has become ever more virtualized. Automation provides comfort, improves efficiency, lowers pilot workloads, and takes over on the most monotonous tasks. It is credited with helping reduce aviation accident rates to some of the lowest levels they have ever been.
However, paradoxically, the pendulum has also swung in the other direction, with automation being blamed for reduced safety and higher pilot workloads. Colgan Air 3407 and Air France 447 highlight the dangers of over-reliance on automation and the degradation of raw flying skills.
In addition, because FMSs and other systems have become rather complex, knowing how to program them can be challenging and time-consuming, especially with last-minute ATC requests. And things get even worse when automation starts to do something in contrast to what you thought you told it to do.
Let’s not even bother to address the 737 MAX – it speaks for itself. Even in light of the occasional misuse or misunderstanding of automation, the efficiency and safety of air transportation across the board are testament to how well it all works.
Today’s general aviation aircraft have automation that used to (and sometimes still does) rival that of airliners. Moreover, airliners today look like the Starship Enterprise compared to what we flew only a couple of decades ago. Even though aircraft automation has been capable for a while now, it’s still impressive to be able to watch a plane initiate a descent, slow down on cue, and land all by itself in the lowest of visibilities.
If it weren’t for the flaps and landing gear (and to taxi in from the runway), we wouldn’t need pilots at all. With this intro to aviation automation, let’s take a look at the latest and greatest offerings by the top automation providers – Collins, Garmin, Honeywell, and Universal.
This company has an impressive array of integrated intelligent cockpits in the form of its Pro Line series. Boasting the industry’s first touch-control primary flight display (PFD), Pro Line can be installed as standard equipment or as a retrofit for many popular aircraft models.
The most advanced version, the Pro Line Fusion, has many catchy elements such as intuitive icon-based controls and an advanced synthetic vision system (SVS) that highlights runway features and adds mile markers to the display, all of which can be shown on a head-up display (HUD).
Moreover, the HUD can be coupled with the company’s EVS-3000 enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) camera to display real-time imagery of runway lighting (including the latest LED installations), terrain, and obstacles.
Additional integrations include MultiScan automated weather radar with predictive capabilities, datalink suitable for NextGen operations, and a feature called Airport Moving Map that ensures adherence to taxi instructions and helps avoid runway incursions.
Known for its creativity and quality, especially in its aviation division, Garmin boasts that it has solutions scaled for any size aircraft. The company has an array of genuinely unified and cohesive avionics suites that incorporate the latest and greatest in cockpit technology, including SVS, moving maps, flightpath and route data – all shown on advanced panoramic backlit touchscreen displays.
Garmin flight decks are ready for NextGen operations and primed for datalink communication. Its signature G2000 through G5000 suites are chock full of features such as touchscreen, haptics (think pinch to zoom), voice activation, tablet-style apps, and connectivity with other devices through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi using Garmin Connect.
Adding a HUD is an easy fix with Garmin’s GHD 2100, which projects the in-house augmented reality SVS technology, and allows users to pursue special authorizations for lower minima Cat I and II approaches.
Furthermore, Garmin’s Autonomí system includes an autoland function that is activated by pushing a button. It looks at nearby airports, intervening terrain and weather, and performance capabilities, among other factors, and decides where to land.
It configures the airplane properly for landing, and keeps both passengers and ATC apprised of the status of the process. Additional features are electronic stability and protection, emergency descent mode, and smart rudder bias, which assists multi-engine systems to stay safe in the case of an engine failure.
Aligning with efforts by NASA, FAA, and GAMA, Honeywell has been using simplified vehicle operations (SVO) philosophies to tailor its latest products. SVO aims to reduce the complexity of learning and using cockpit technology.
One of the goals is that data will be more readily available when and where it might be expected to be displayed. Also, automatic sensing allows information to be adjusted to provide an accurate reflection of completed checklist items or real-time configurations.
While touchscreens have become the norm in modern life, including the cockpit, flying is a unique environment that doesn’t always go smoothly.
Thus Honeywell has opted for resistive technologies which require pressing the screens, rather than just touching them, to actuate their features.
The company has also embraced the reality of e-flight bags with the publication of its Global Data Center iPad app, which enables comprehensive preflight and inflight tools, including approach plates, weather, weight and balance, and route mapping.
Another recent addition is the SmartView SVS, which can be integrated with Honeywell’s core glass avionics suite – Primus. Large screens display feature-rich virtual flight environments along with advanced flightpath symbology.
The manufacturer’s integrated interactive navigation (iNAV) displays traffic, terrain, airspace, airways, airports, navigation aids, and weather, providing a complete strategic and tactical flight planning and control system. Pilots can make real-time comparisons of current conditions outside the aircraft with the strategic flightplan, and make decisions accordingly.
All of this is coupled with the automatic flight control system, also known as the autopilot, to provide a seamless and efficient flight experience. Looking ahead, Honeywell has developed a next-generation FMS which marries its current iteration with tools and capabilities required (or expected to be required) in NextGen ops.
It’s no surprise that Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU) Airline Operational Communication modules have also cropped up.
Offerings by Universal include the InSight display system, with advanced airport maps, embedded SVS, charts, and a flexible interface.
What’s unique about InSight is that it combines the control of flight displays, FMS, radios, weather, traffic, and terrain into a centralized control device.
Add to this Universal’s Interactive FMS (i-FMS) and you have a tablet-like interface that makes the system intuitive to any current smart device user.
Further, the i-FMS can interact with HUD and helmet visual displays, allowing what Universal refers to as fly-by-sight. The company offers a range of SVS and EFVS options. The most basic is the display of SVS on a PFD. But that’s where rudimentary features end.
Universal’s ClearVision SVS for HUD gives pilots wide and tall field of view in high resolution, flight guidance symbology and runway highlighting, precision guidance for takeoff and landing, flightpath vector, speed deviation, and acceleration cues.
The available EFVS uses multispectral sensors to provide a real-life image of what is ahead of the aircraft in high resolution and superior contrast, including the ability to display LED lighting. Taking things to a level little short of epic is the combined vision system (CVS) – a cross between EFVS and SVS – in which video is mixed with thermal and camera imaging to provide a 3-D view of the terrain.
The icing on the cake is the SkyLens wearable HUD, which is like a military-grade helmet HUD available for anyone who wants it.
These are exciting times for cockpit gadgetry. Essentially, any aircraft can be outfitted with most, if not all, features of the various systems mentioned here.
Yet, even more capable systems are on the way. With the harnessing of machine learning and artificial intelligence, smarter and more capable integrated cockpits will come to fruition, and more autonomy will be given to the avionics brains of aircraft.
Ultimately, this prompts the question of when we should start worrying about something bigger than George? | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.wingly.io/ | 2018-10-17T21:07:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511216.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20181017195553-20181017221053-00506.warc.gz | 0.951789 | 394 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__150142840 | en | Fly over a haunted castle near you... ALL HALLOWEEN FLIGHTS
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1977/01/20/capt-j-a-haley-dies/dc3639fb-0156-4fae-90b9-fe7914560a5c/ | 2018-09-24T20:17:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267160641.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20180924185233-20180924205633-00545.warc.gz | 0.969686 | 278 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__214792638 | en | Retired Navy Capt. James A. Haley, 72, a pilot and aeronautics authority, died of an aneurism Monday at his home in Belle Haven.
Born in Falls River, Mass., he graduated from Annapolis in 1927, and received his wings at Pensacola, Fla, in 1930.
Before World War II, Capt. Haley served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Ranger and saw duty with the Navy Department's Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington.
In 1944, he was assigned to Pearl Harbor until the end of the war, when he returned to the Bureau of Aeronautics as a contract officer.
His last assignment before he retired in 1956 was that of commanding officer of the Naval Air Development Center at Johnsville, Pa.
Capt. Haley then was a consultant to the Glenn L. Martin Co. in Baltimore and to the Boeing Co. in Seattle from 1959 until 1964, when he returned here to live.
He was a member of the Elks, the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Army Navy Country Club and the Belle Haven Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Margery, of the home; a daughter, Margaret Riche, of Alexandria; a son, Robert Michael, of Staunton, Va., and two grandchildren. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.appolicious.com/education/apps/366609-nasa-app-hd-nasa-ames-research-center | 2013-12-13T04:55:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164884560/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204134804-00084-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.885833 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__33015676 | en | NASA App HD
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Whether you are a space geek or not, you can't deny that space exploration is an interesting topic. Even when an astronaut simply goes out into space to fix something on the international space station, Americans are watching it on the television. With NASA's HD application for the iPad (free) you can stay on top of the latest NASA news and maybe learn something along the way. While the UI might not be the most intuiti...Read full review » | aerospace | 1 |
https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/jcsat-10.htm | 2023-09-24T17:02:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506658.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924155422-20230924185422-00637.warc.gz | 0.870509 | 580 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__237103949 | en | JCSat 10 [Lockheed Martin]
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by JSAT Corporation of Japan to build its next geostationary telecommunications satellite, designated JCSAT-10, which will provide communications services throughout Japan and Asia following its scheduled launch in 2006. Financial terms were not disclosed. JCSAT-10 will be a hybrid satellite, equipped with Ku-band high-power transponders and C-band medium-power transponders and will be located at 128 degrees East longitude. The spacecraft is based on the award winning A2100AXS platform manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS), Newtown, Pa. After becoming operational, the satellite is refered by the designator JCSat 3A.
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by JSAT Corporation (JSAT) of Japan in October 2005 to build its next geostationary telecommunications satellite, designated JCSAT-11. JCSAT-11 was to be reserved entirely in orbit as a back up satellite for other JCSAT satellites following its scheduled launch in 2007. Financial terms were not disclosed. JCSAT-11 was lost in a launch failure.
JCSAT 12 as a replacement for the lost JCSAT 11 was ordered on the same day for a launch in 2009. After becoming operational, the satellite is refered by the designator JCSat RA.
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|Equipment:||30 Ku-band high-power transponders and 12 C-band medium-power transponders (#10)|
|Power:||2 deployable solar arrays, batteries|
|Mass:||4048 kg (#10); 4007 kg (#11); 4000 kg (#12)|
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|JCSat 11||2007-F03||05.09.2007||Ba LC-200/39||F||Proton-M Briz-M (Ph.1)|
|JCSat 12 (JCSat RA)||2009-044A||21.08.2009||Ko ELA-3||Ariane-5ECA||with Optus D3| | aerospace | 1 |
https://asmmag.com/features/feature/15077-spacex-launches-taiwans-earth-observation-satellite.html | 2023-02-04T12:47:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500126.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204110651-20230204140651-00093.warc.gz | 0.903538 | 142 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__197140521 | en | SpaceX successfully launched FORMOSAT-5, the first fully Taiwan-made Earth observation satellite, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Aug. 24, 2017, nearly four years after its original intended late-2013 launch.
The 475-kilogram satellite was sent into a sun-synchronous, low-Earth orbit 720 kilometers above Earth, and the mission was declared a success after a ground station in Svalbard, Norway, received the first radio signals from FORMOSAT-5 to confirm its operational condition. Taiwan’s satellite will observe the Earth’s terrain and atmosphere for natural disaster management.
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https://ericacorder.com/portfolio/virginia-tech-hyperloop-team-ventures-spacex-global-competition-vt-news-college-engineering/ | 2023-10-04T07:21:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511361.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004052258-20231004082258-00065.warc.gz | 0.961435 | 537 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__289133020 | en | Eleven Virginia Tech undergraduate engineering students ventured to SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, for the innovative aerospace company’s Hyperloop Pod Competition II, the second round of the international competition.
After landing in Los Angeles on Aug. 19, the Hyperloop at Virginia Tech team spent the week modifying and integrating the systems on their pod, called the V17, and completing safety tests. The students also met with SpaceX representatives and toured the company’s campus.
While the team was not selected by SpaceX to be one of the three teams to compete in the external Hyperloop test track on competition day, it did complete many of the prerequisite tests with their pod.
“Our pod is a complex system and with a complex system, there’s a lot of things that could potentially go wrong,” said Bobby Smyth, of Yorktown, Virginia, a senior studying mechanical engineering and mechanical team lead, who has also interned at SpaceX. “Once we completed our final integration of the system, we found that there were a couple of things that we needed to tweak and improve to make sure that everything was working seamlessly.”
During the week leading up to the final competition, the team worked to certify their pod through rounds of preliminary checks, including a structural test, a navigation test, a functional test, propulsion approval, and a vacuum chamber test. The team defended the design of their pod to SpaceX representatives due to the potential safety hazards associated with racing a pod through a near-vacuum chamber at high speeds.
The V17 was designed with speed in mind: the 600-pound pod’s suspension system was topped with a large spherical tank that constituted the pod’s propulsion system. The team estimated that the pod could run upward of 55 mph, fueled by compressed high-pressure nitrogen and aided by a SpaceX-designed pusher on the test track.
While theoretically the pod would have been ready to run on the track, the team ran into complications with the electronics as they integrated the system. The team used quick thinking and multiple trips to home improvement and electrical stores to address issues as they found them.
“Everything is very different when you get down to actual testing than it is on paper,” said Eric Plevy, of Durham, North Carolina, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering who is on Hyperloop at Virginia Tech’s aerospace and propulsion subteam. “You can be good at your individual design task … but it’s going to do no good if you don’t understand how it works relative to the rest of the pod.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.wboc.com/news/rocket-labs-first-launch-from-wallops-delayed-again/article_4e80683c-7f37-11ed-96ed-f301e0e5031e.html | 2024-03-03T18:19:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476397.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303174631-20240303204631-00340.warc.gz | 0.965419 | 189 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__46990875 | en | WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. - Rocket Lab scrubbed their Sunday evening launch opportunity for an unmanned Electron rocket.
Rocket Lab officials say strong upper level winds endangered the launch from NASA's Wallops Island Flight Facility.
The first ever Rocket Lab launch from Wallops has been delayed several times.
As of Sunday afternoon, officials had said all systems were a go and they were only waiting on winds to calm down.
The Electron rocket is carrying satellites for Virginia-based HawkEye 360.
The launch window on Sunday was open from 6 to 8 p.m. Rocket Lab waited until the very end of the launch window to scrub the launch.
The next launch attempt will not take place on Monday as originally reported by Rocket Lab. Officials say upper level winds are still forecasted to be strong, so they will likely not attempt a launch until Tuesday.
Tuesday is the final possible launch day in this window. | aerospace | 1 |
https://english.aawsat.com//home/article/2205311/turkey-deploys-us-made-air-defense-system-nw-syria | 2022-12-09T19:59:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711475.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209181231-20221209211231-00095.warc.gz | 0.944697 | 404 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__60711697 | en | The Turkish Army, for the second time since the death of 36 of its soldiers in an airstrike on Idlib, Syria, on February 27, deployed a US-made air defense system to the northwestern Syrian province.
Citing “military news sites”, Turkish media reported that Turkey deployed the US-made MIM-23 HAWK medium-range surface-to-air system to Idlib, where tensions have been on the rise in the last few weeks. Turkish media circulated video footage showing a convoy transferring the system into Syria.
Deploying the MIM-23 HAWK system, according to Turkish media, means that the Turkish Army will no longer need to depend on fighter jets and drones to down Syrian regime fighter jets.
In details revealed by the footage, on Friday noon, five convoys of Turkish forces entered the Syrian territories from the Kafrlossen crossing, and one of them was transferring the US-made MIM-23 HAWK air defense system.
One convoy headed towards the western countryside of Aleppo, while others continued on their way to southern and eastern territories of Idlib.
“The MIM-23 HAWK system is considered one of the medium air defense systems, and it has the ability to destroy aircraft flying at an altitude of up to 18 kilometers,” a local Syrian dissident told Asharq Al-Awsat, adding that its delivery “was preceded last month by the transfer of surface-to-air American Stinger missiles, tanks, and armored vehicles.”
Turkey established a de-facto no-fly-zone over the northwestern part of the Idlib Governorate last month, as their aircraft shot down at least three Syrian Arab Air Force jets that attempted to bomb areas near the Hatay Province’s border.
As a result of this move, the Syrian Air Force refrained from targeting sites near the border, which later prompted the Russian military to increase their own strikes over this area. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.nmgaerospace.com/aerospace-components-manufacturers/ | 2023-09-23T13:49:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506481.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923130827-20230923160827-00340.warc.gz | 0.9429 | 271 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__104873693 | en | Actuation is an NMG Aerospace specialty. We have been a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of electromechanical actuation components for more than 20 years, offering motor actuators, hydraulic valves, solenoids, and deicing system components.
Our motor actuator design has become progressively more advanced over the years, and with each generation, we have significantly increased torque and reduced weight for maximum efficiency. These actuators were originally designed for potable water systems, but they have been adjusted for compatibility with fuel and hydraulic fluids.
NMG is also a leading provider of solenoid valve components. In 2016, we acquired Electromotive Inc., an organization that has been producing solenoids since 1972. Combining our experience in the design of solenoids and aerospace components allows us to create solenoids and actuators with superior performance.
Deicing valves are another important part of any functional aircraft. During flight in the colder seasons, an aircraft’s exterior is exposed to extremely low temperatures. Without deicing systems, components could potentially freeze and cause serious mechanical failures. Here at NMG, we manufacture various forms of hardware such as high-temperature pressure regulation valves, isolation valves, relief valves, and distribution valves to ensure aircraft deicing systems operate reliably.
Learn more about electromechanical actuation. | aerospace | 1 |
https://unmanned-aerial.com/new-government-access-can-transform-uas-sector | 2023-02-04T14:57:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500140.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204142302-20230204172302-00857.warc.gz | 0.950232 | 889 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__12120310 | en | Big names in tech and transportation tend to grab national headlines around developments in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), especially as they roll out drone delivery services to consumers. The milestones are significant and noteworthy. For example, residents in Christiansburg, Va., can access free drone delivery from Walgreens, FedEx and Sugar Magnolia. UPS just obtained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval as a full-fledged airline for delivery for its Flight First service. Drones will deliver everything from packages to ice cream, and it certainly is exciting – but there is compelling growth for our burgeoning industry for commercial and civil entities.
The likelihood of civil governments, in particular, relying on drones to deliver services recently received a significant boost, thanks to an announcement in Virginia: On Aug. 15, the state’s Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced a groundbreaking contract that will provide state agencies with easier access to drone services.
The contracting effort, led by Virginia’s Department of General Service and the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), was conducted to befit all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. The NASPO contract gives any state, locality or publicly funded educational institution the ability to access this unmanned systems services contract with no red tape. Thus, any public entity with access to NASPO’s ValuePoint system will have access to drone services at a pre-negotiated rate. For entities that opt into the NASPO-based contract, securing UAS support is as simple as filing a task order.
This contract, a first for the UAS industry, is significant because it makes UAS services readily available to government entities. Public safety organizations that are considering adopting UAS, that need surge capacity, or that want to test a new UAS platform or payload have the ability to tap into the UAS services on demand.
Why is this nationally available contract important? Most notably, it can supercharge the growth potential of UAS service providers by opening access to a large market that can use UAS in almost any workflow. Additionally, drone services can help government agencies more efficiently and safely deliver a wide array of services for their constituents.
Drones can be leveraged for a wide array of government agencies and departments: e.g., public safety, public works, forestry, agriculture, aviation, education and more. From a public safety perspective, drones can give first responders situational awareness, a unique perspective into a window or the ability to spot an unseen suspect hiding in the woods at night, for example.
The Virginia Unmanned Systems Center at CIT has already conducted a number of public safety workshops, and the Stafford County Sheriff and York County Department of Fire and Life Safety in Virginia have organized highly successful public safety UAS programs.
Beyond public safety applications, UAS can be used to assess damage after a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, and determine the level of danger that remains. From inspections to volume measurements to collecting data for use in virtual construction and building models, drones can enhance government workflows and services. Likewise, the increased use of UAS by governmental entities will transform our sector.
The Virginia Department of Aviation was also awarded a contract to conduct airport obstruction surveys using UAS. The first phase of the work began in 2018, collecting drone data at airports across Virginia. This was used to conduct an engineering analysis for obstructions in the navigable airspace. The program entered its second phase this year with more airports, including some commercial service airports.
As government agencies recognize the value that UAS can deliver, they’ll increasingly turn to the technology. As they begin to engage UAS services, it’s important that they give consideration to the portfolio of experience a drone provider has, as well as its liability insurance. Taking these factors into consideration ensures the provider is qualified – minimizing the risk for the operation and encouraging a better working relationship, as the provider understands the unique challenges and demands placed on government agencies.
David Barton is chief pilot and director of aerial services at Draper Aden Associates, a Mid-Atlantic engineering, surveying and environmental services firm. He also serves as chair of the Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia and is a member of the Virginia Unmanned Systems Center at CIT’s board of advisors. He can be reached at [email protected] | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.eetimes.com/messages.asp?piddl_msgthreadid=45386 | 2015-07-06T03:02:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-27/segments/1435375097861.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20150627031817-00010-ip-10-179-60-89.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.890096 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2015-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-27__0__26943966 | en | Quite Universal Circuit Simulator (QUCS) is a great little Spice-like open-source tool that runs quickly, has a wide range of components, rather intuitie interface (but a so-so manual), and will execute S-parameter analysis. Available at qucs.sourceforge.net/.
Drones are, in essence, flying autonomous vehicles. Pros and cons surrounding drones today might well foreshadow the debate over the development of self-driving cars. In the context of a strongly regulated aviation industry, "self-flying" drones pose a fresh challenge. How safe is it to fly drones in different environments? Should drones be required for visual line of sight – as are piloted airplanes? Join EE Times' Junko Yoshida as she moderates a panel of drone experts. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/24/us/shuttle-board-chief-calls-rescue-try-conceivable.html | 2019-03-22T11:13:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202642.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20190322094932-20190322120932-00007.warc.gz | 0.968214 | 1,219 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__63693907 | en | If NASA had known immediately that the Columbia was damaged on liftoff, it might have sent the shuttle Atlantis on a rescue mission, the chairman of the board investigating the accident said today. But he would not characterize the chance of success.
At the time of the Columbia's 16-day mission, which ended with its breakup on re-entry on Feb. 1, the Atlantis was in the Vehicle Assembly Building near the launching pad at the Kennedy Space Center. Workers were mating the solid rocket boosters for the Atlantis's next mission to the external tank but had not attached the orbiter.
By skipping preflight checks and accelerating various processes, NASA could have launched the Atlantis and reached the Columbia before the seven astronauts suffocated, said Adm. Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the investigation board.
''The launch of the second shuttle and the rescue was conceivable,'' Admiral Gehman, who is retired, said in a conference call with reporters. ''It isn't easy, it's not even highly likely. But it is conceivable.''
In the days after the breakup, Ron D. Dittemore, the shuttle program manager, and other NASA officials said that little could have been done to repair the shuttle during the mission even if the extent of the damage had been known. But on Feb. 28, Sean O'Keefe, the NASA administrator, said the agency would have devoted all its resources to finding a way to save the crew.Continue reading the main story
NASA's postcrash analysis has found that by minimizing the astronauts' activities, they could have survived for two weeks beyond the scheduled re-entry, until late on the night of Feb. 15. By then, a crew of four volunteer astronauts, including a veteran shuttle commander and veteran spacewalkers, could have reached the Columbia, carrying extra spacesuits and extra canisters of lithium hydroxide, the chemical used to absorb carbon dioxide in flight.
But Admiral Gehman cautioned that the board had told NASA to base its analysis on two assumptions: that the damage to the Columbia's left wing would have been obvious during the flight, had NASA been looking for it; and that the agency would have been willing to launch the Atlantis knowing that it was at risk for the same sort of damage.
Admiral Gehman compared the astronauts to a military pilot shot down behind enemy lines, and said that there was ''an unwritten contract'' to do everything possible to rescue them.
''We would have erred on the side of taking the chance and gone after them,'' he said, adding that astronauts would have been ''standing out in the hallways'' to volunteer.
At the board's request, NASA also evaluated whether the Columbia's crew members could have made repairs. The astronauts could have reached the likely site of the hole, on the leading edge of the wing, without further damage to the thermal protection system, the agency told the board, and could have stuffed heat-resistant objects into the hole.
''No studies have been done on the thermal characteristics of this patch,'' Admiral Gehman said. ''Whether it would hold for 30 seconds or 90 seconds or three minutes, we have no clue.''
NASA would have had to choose between rescue or repair, because sending astronauts out through the air lock would have quickly depleted the air supply, he said.
A rendezvous in orbit would have been difficult because, unlike a shuttle and the space station, two shuttles are not designed to dock with each other. The Atlantis would have maneuvered so that its cargo bay faced the Columbia's, and astronauts would have traveled from one to the other.
Earlier this week, a subgroup of the Gehman panel presented to the full board a list of 17 factors that might have contributed to the shuttle disaster by adding ''overall uncertainty'' to NASA's operating environment. The list appears in a slide presentation obtained by The New York Times.
Many of the issues on that list have been widely discussed, even before the accident. But the fact that the board is planning to make the factors an important part of the final report indicates that members are looking to take the broadest possible view of the disaster.
The list includes cuts in the shuttle program budget; ''pressures to reduce space shuttle operating costs to support new space transportation initiatives'' and pay for the International Space Station; ''reductions in NASA and contractor shuttle work force''; and ''lack of experience in the remaining work force due to retirements and loss of skilled personnel.''
The list also discusses ''design compromises made to gain political support while still remaining within a fixed development budget,'' and the transition of major responsibility for shuttle operations from a large community of contractors ''working with detailed NASA oversight'' to a single shuttle contractor, United Space Alliance, with less direct oversight from NASA.
The contract with United Space Alliance, which is owned by the Boeing Company and the Lockheed Martin Corporation, also contains ''potential tension between incentives for cost reduction, on-time launches, and safety assurance,'' according to the presentation.
Other possible problems cited in the slides include ''managerial factors'' like ''conflicting signals about the future of the shuttle program coming from top NASA managers'' and ''turmoil within the shuttle program'' as program management was shifted from Washington to Houston and back to Washington. The list also includes lack of communication about safety ''within the shuttle program and between it and those higher up in NASA'' and ''declining influence'' of the safety offices.
At a press briefing on Tuesday, John Logsdon, a member of the panel and the director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University, said the goal in addressing the larger issues was to look beyond the precise cause of the Columbia accident, and even beyond the specific problems with NASA culture that led the agency to play down problems with foam hitting the shuttle over time. Mr. Logsdon said this perspective would help ''to frame the broader public policy debate that follows upon our report.''Continue reading the main story | aerospace | 1 |
https://wordlesstech.com/?s=self-flying+car | 2023-09-28T04:57:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510358.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928031105-20230928061105-00355.warc.gz | 0.949552 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__216426015 | en | Uber shows off the first look at prototypes for its self-flying taxi.
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Rides in Airbus’s self-flying cars will cost the same as a regular taxi.
The Cormorant UAV is a self-flying robotic ambulance, will be used to carry wounded soldiers.
Vahana is a self-flying taxi concept created by Airbus.
Larry Page, Google co-founder, has quietly invested over $100M in two flying car startups.
Wisk all-electric, eVTOL self-flying air taxi, Cora resumes flight testing in the U.S. and New Zealand.
NASA’s Deep Space Atomic Clock, the first GPS-like technology for deep space, just started its one-year space mission.
Ehang 184 set to be world’s first automated passenger-carrying drone. Watch it at the video… | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.theepochtimes.com/boeing-issues-safety-warning-on-737-max-after-lion-air-crash_2710195.html | 2021-12-01T10:14:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359976.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201083001-20211201113001-00617.warc.gz | 0.916556 | 817 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__22485648 | en | Following the fatal crash of a Lion Air jet in Indonesia last week, Boeing has issued a warning to airlines operating its new 737 MAX about what to do in the event of an “angle-of-attack” sensor failure and avoid a dangerous nose-dive.
The warning follows preliminary findings from the Lion Air crash that the angle-of-attack (AOA) sensor malfunctioned.
“The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee has indicated that Lion Air flight 610 experienced erroneous input from one of its AOA (Angle of Attack) sensors,” Boeing said in a statement.
Malfunctioning AOA sensors could cause the 737 MAX to try and automatically push down the nose of the airplane if they detect that an aerodynamic stall is possible, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
An aerodynamic stall is when the wings of an aircraft can’t produce enough lift and the plane starts to dive.
Boeing’s Instructions for Pilots
Boeing said that the warning directs operators to “existing flight crew procedures to address circumstances where there is erroneous input from an AOA sensor.”
An unnamed source familiar with the Boeing’s technical bulletin described how the sensor error could cause pilots to lose control of the plane.
“If the nose is trimmed down on an aircraft, it becomes difficult for the crew to hold it,” said a person briefed on Boeing’s bulletin, SeattleTimes reported. “The nose is turning itself down and they are having to fight it. It takes a lot of effort to keep it from diving. Especially if you have a crew that’s confused and doesn’t know what’s going on.”
Boeing says in the bulletin that if this failure arises, “initially, higher control forces may be needed to overcome any nose-down stabilizer trim.”
Pilots should then switch off the automatic trim system and carry out trim adjustments manually, the instructions say.
“This is all coming from the Indonesian crash,” said the person briefed on the Boeing bulletin. “I’m not aware of any other operator having this problem.”
Boeing added that issuing bulletins or recommendations regarding the operation of its planes is a “usual process.”
Lion Air Disaster
The Lion Air 737 Max 8 jetliner plummeted towards the Java Sea minutes after takeoff from Jakarta airport in Indonesia on Oct. 29.
Safety investigators said the plane may have hit speeds of 600 mph before hitting the water.
All 189 people aboard the plane were killed.
Moments earlier, the pilots radioed a request to return to Jakarta to land, but never turned back toward the airport, according to Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee and flight-track data, as cited by Bloomberg.
Erratic speed and altitude on the plane’s previous flight, from Denpasar on Bali to Jakarta, were reported and “when we opened the black box, yes indeed the technical problem was the airspeed or the speed of the plane,” National Transportation Safety Committee chairman Soerjanto Tjahjono told a news conference.
The probe into what happened with the Lion Air plane “is ongoing and Boeing continues to cooperate fully and provide technical assistance at the request and under the direction of government authorities investigating the accident,” the company said in the statement.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it would require airlines to follow Boeing’s newly released safety bulletin, reminding pilots how to handle erroneous data from the sensor.
The FAA said it plans to mandate the bulletin by issuing an airworthiness directive and “will take further appropriate actions depending on the results of the investigation.”
Boeing says that the 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in the company’s history, with over 4,700 orders to date. | aerospace | 1 |
https://trudymai.ru/eng/published.php?ID=40263&eng=Y | 2021-12-05T01:11:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363134.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20211205005314-20211205035314-00564.warc.gz | 0.803335 | 517 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__104197213 | en | Algorithmic and software for plan generation of the information transfer from the space vehicles tandem onto the receiving information points
Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia
In this article the development task of algorithmic and simulator complex software allowing to form the plan of information transfer from the space vehicles tandem onto the receiving information points is considered.
Analysis is carried out for two variants of the plan transmission informations obtained as a result of fulfillment supporting observation plan: in the first case the information from tandem goes to the receiving information points; in the second case the information from tandem goes directly to the receiving information points as well as through relay satellite onto the receiving information points.
The simulated results can help to choose a data transferring plan when the volume of transmitted information will be maximum (maximized).
The present study provides a starting-point for the further research in the international aerospace industry.
Necessity for the practical solution to such kind of tasks arises because of the radar interferometric survey of earth surface now is in use on the basis of space vehicles tandem, which gives a chance to create the digital models of relief and earth locations with high precision, allows to carry out all-weather monitoring of natural and man-made disasters consequences, makes possible to solve the problems of ensuring defense and safety.
Keywords:spacecraft, zone of radio visibility, relay satellite, motion forecast, plan transferring information, volume of on-board memory, supporting observation plan
- Narimanov G.S., Tihonravov M.K..Osnovy teorii poleta komicheskikh apparatov (Fundamentals of the theory of flight of spacecraft) , Moscow, Mashinostroenie, 1972, 608 p.
- Malyshev V.V., Krasil'shhikov M.N., Bobronnikov V.T., Nesterenko O.P., Fedorov A.V. (Sputnikoye sistemy monitoringa ,anliz, sintez i menedzhment (Satellite monitoring system. Analysis, synthesis and management), Moscow, MAI, 2000, 568 p. | aerospace | 1 |
https://silodrome.com/category/planes/page/10/ | 2019-04-23T16:03:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578605555.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423154842-20190423180842-00403.warc.gz | 0.964591 | 624 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__60349716 | en | The Vought F4U Corsair was originally built in 1940 and went on to see the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history. During WWII, the Japanese Zero pilots considered the Corsair to be formidable, with many fearing it far more than the P-51 Mustang.
The Bugatti 100P is a glimpse into what might have been, this groundbreaking and deeply revolutionary plane was developed by Ettore Bugatti and Louis de Monge in Paris in 1937, with…
Zenith Aircraft Co. builds some of the toughest kit aircraft in the world, they’re relied on by pilots from Alaska to Africa to Australia and have become known as the “Jeep of the Skies” by the pilots who fly them.
This is one of those photographs I can spend few minutes looking at, the sparks and the sense of motion carry through the lens so well in some images and this is a great example.
The Caudron C450 was an exceedingly advanced racing aircraft built in France in 1934, the plane was a one-off design created to be raced in the Coupe Deutsch de la Meurthe race of the same year. Powered by a 300hp Renault engine and capable of speeds in excess of 310mph the C450 won the race by a safe margin, piloted around the course by Maurice Arnoux.
The B-17 Boeing Flying Fortress was notorious amongst the German Luftwaffe during the second world war, it’s ability to withstand staggering levels of damage and stay airborne still circulate over 70 years later.
The SR-71 Blackbird is a testament to when some men can achieve with a slide rule and a piece of chalk.
Having your own plane is often a hobby left to the wealthy, although it doesn’t always need to be. This plane, the Kitfox, can be ordered as a kit plane for under $20,000 USD and built in your garage.
Powered parachutes are one of the safest ways of taking to the air, the parachute acts like a wing and provides lift but it also provides a huge safety benefit, if anything goes wrong you already have a deployed parachute overhead, so you just drift down to the ground.
This is the first time video was shot from an airborne aircraft, exactly how they mounted the camera to the flimsy Wright Flyer is anybody’s guess. The footage lasts just over 30 seconds and shows the take-off, climb and a bank before cutting out.
Kit planes have always held a certain fascination for me, the idea that a person can order a flat-pack kit on the internet, assemble it in their garage and then take to the skies like a modern day Howard Hughes is so cool it should probably be illegal.
This is the plane that was the Spitfire decades before the Spitfire first flew. The British designed and built Sopwith Camel was the most successful fighter plane of the First World War, it shot down 1,294 enemy aircraft with its twin, propeller synchronised machine guns. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2015/03/05/crimea-annexation-boosts-russias-deep-space-capabilities-a44525 | 2024-04-19T10:24:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817382.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419074959-20240419104959-00117.warc.gz | 0.955214 | 1,111 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__42872773 | en | The return of Crimea to Russian rule was a huge boon for Russia's navy, which secured the future of its Black Sea Fleet and its home port of Sevastopol. But the perks of annexation may also help recapture some of the lost glory of the Soviet space program.
An early leader in the field of spaceflight, the Soviet Union fielded an impressive robotic exploration program into deep space. Such missions, because of their vast distance, require powerful radio dishes to send and receive commands and data from faraway probes.
Soviet space officials built a tracking and control facility for these missions on the Crimean Peninsula, where the clear weather and lack of major infrastructure made for less radio interference and better reception.
"Crimea itself due to its geographical position is important, widening the communications zone by several minutes for west-to-east passes of the International Space Station — an irreplaceable capability — and adding one northwest to southeast pass daily, which is only replaceable if Russia builds a brand new station around Sochi or Novorossiysk," Igor Lissov of Russia's Novosti Kosmonavtiki journal told The Moscow Times by e-mail.
With the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia's space program lost control over the Crimean deep space communications station to Ukraine, leaving its tracking network partially blinded. Even more coverage was lost as the Soviet fleet of supplementary tracking ships, which expanded the network across the globe, fell to disrepair in the chaotic 1990s.
Without these assets Russia's space program could only communicate with spacecraft as they pass over Russian territory. The only other option was to have NASA patch them into the sprawling U.S. satellite-based tracking and communications network.
But the annexation of Crimea last year has given Russia an opportunity to boost its ability to communicate with its spacecraft and military satellites, and the Defense Ministry has been working to reactivate the tracking and control stations on the peninsula.
Crimean Space Infrastructure
The Yevpatoria tracking station, known as NIP-16 — a collection of radio dishes as large as 70 meters in diameter — is the crown jewel of Crimea's space infrastructure left behind by the Soviet Empire.
The Yevpatoria facility was the first of what would eventually become 20 ground-based tracking stations built across the Soviet Union to support manned and robotic space missions.
Russia abandoned the facility in 1992, but Ukraine's national space agency has continued to operate it, leasing it out to foreign astronomers seeking to use its powerful radio telescopes to search for new planets and even extraterrestrial life.
The former head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency, Oleg Ostapenko, last May led a delegation of space officials to recently annexed Crimea to evaluate the state of NIP-16, and proposed refurbishing and reintegrating the facility into the Russian space tracking network.
"The unique 70-meter antenna at Yevpatoria is the only really important asset in Crimea for the Russian space program," Igor Lissov told The Moscow Times on Thursday.
The dish has a range of 300 million kilometers into deep space. At its closest point to Earth, Mars is 50 million kilometers away.
The facility's remaining infrastructure is less immediately useful: "All other existing [dishes and antennas] face major reconstruction according to new standards and technologies for satellite monitoring and control," Lissov said.
Repair and Reintegration
Russia's space program "has been able to work without the [Yevpatoria] center since 1992," said Pavel Luzin, a space policy expert at Perm State University.
A similar facility exists in Primorsky Krai on the Pacific and another is being built in Uzbekistan, though it has not yet been completed due to lack of funding, Luzin said. The Uzbekistan facility is estimated to cost anywhere from $60 to $100 million.
"But if you give new assets to the military, they will be happy to take them and then ask for money to operate them," Luzin said, explaining Russian interest in the Yevpatoria complex.
Russia's Aerospace Defense Forces control the space tracking network, just as the U.S. Air Force controls the American equivalent.
Last month, Aerospace Defense Forces Commander Alexander Golovko announced plans to overhaul the NIP-16 facility by 2020, the TASS news agency reported. These plans have apparently taken precedence over plans to duplicate their capabilities with new installations in Russia.
Golovko's deputy, Anatoly Nestechuk, told the Rossiiskaya Gazeta newspaper in October that the Yevpatoria facility would be reintegrated into Russia's larger tracking network — which provides for communications over most of Russian territory — as the main center for issuing commands to Russian spacecraft by Dec. 1 of last year.
It is not yet clear whether the center has been fully integrated, but its location will significantly boost Russia's ability to keep tabs on its spacecraft, even those that are confined to low-Earth orbit, such as the Soyuz spacecraft, the International Space Station and its satellite constellation.
But the main question hanging over the restoration of the network is funding, according to space policy analyst Pavel Luzin.
"Officially, they will modernize the [Crimea] center by 2020, but nobody knows where they will get the money for this," Luzin added. It is not known how much refurbishing the Yevpatoria site will cost. | aerospace | 1 |
https://fakeologist.com/blog/2013/09/02/was-111-a-real-event-or-another-fake-crash/?shared=email&msg=fail | 2021-09-17T09:41:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780055632.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20210917090202-20210917120202-00042.warc.gz | 0.942622 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__255514856 | en | Another fake crash? I went to the memorial last year and never considered it — until now. Wicked is full of occultic numbers, including the flight #111.
On Wednesday, 2 September 1998, the aircraft used for the flight, registered HB-IWF, crashed into the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Halifax International Airport at the entrance to St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia. The crash site was 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) from shore, roughly equidistant from the tiny fishing and tourist communities of Peggys Cove and Bayswater. All 229 people on board died—the highest death toll of any aviation accident involving a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and the second-highest of any air disaster in the history of Canada, after Arrow Air Flight 1285. | aerospace | 1 |
https://payloadasia.com/2023/09/brussels-airport-honours-sias-35th-year-of-cargo-operations/ | 2023-09-29T14:03:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00741.warc.gz | 0.961849 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__141864779 | en | Singapore Airlines has been the longest operating cargo carrier at Brussels Airport and on 4 September the airline marked its 35th year of cargo operations at the Belgian airport.
The airline started its full freighter operations at Brussels Airport on 4 September 1988 and has been known for ‘around the world’ cargo flights, flying from Asia to the US and then back to Singapore via Brussels and the Middle East.
The airline has a local entity at the airport and a European headquarters for its operations at Brucargo, offering reliable operations. The airline has loaded and unloaded various types of cargo at the air hub, transporting electronics, perishables and general cargo from the US, as well as pharmaceuticals and oversized cargo like large machines and machine parts from Brussels bound for Asia.
Brussels Airport said SIA is remains a key cargo partner, and with the same drive towards steering to more sustainable operations, the air hub is looking forward to the launch of the airline’s future A350 freighter come 2025. | aerospace | 1 |
https://axiom-news.com/spacex-to-send-an-all-civilian-crew-into-space/ | 2021-10-18T09:52:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585201.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018093606-20211018123606-00474.warc.gz | 0.962834 | 432 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__67291175 | en | Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to send an all-civilian crew into space at the end of 2021. The pilot of the ship will be the founder and head of Shift4 Payments, Jared Isaacman, and three more seats are still vacant.
According to SpaceX, the mission is called Inspiration 4. The Dragon spacecraft launch with four crew members is due no earlier than the fourth quarter of this year from the Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The pilot and mission leader will be entrepreneur Jared Isaacman. The control of the spacecraft is automated, but there must still be a person on board with experience in operating aircraft in case of emergencies.
The mission also aims to support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Therefore, one place was allocated for the hospital's medical worker.
There are still two places that people can get by meeting certain conditions. The third member of the crew will be chosen from among those who donate to the hospital (from $10), and the fourth will be selected from among new and existing users of the Shift4Shop platform. One of the requirements is to be a resident of the United States.
Isaacman has already donated $100 million to the hospital as part of the campaign. He expects that during the selection of crew members, it will be possible to collect at least another 100 million.
All team members will be announced in the coming weeks. After that, they will undergo special training in stress resistance, preparedness for emergencies, and they will also be taught how to behave in conditions of gravity, zero gravity, etc.
The duration of the mission has not yet been disclosed. SpaceX only says it will be a multi-day mission. Musk says the duration of the mission will depend on Jared, but the company will offer a two-to-four-day mission.
According to Musk, SpaceX plans to use the Dragon capsule for the mission, which was used during the launch of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. After completing the flight, the crew will disembark off the coast of Florida. | aerospace | 1 |
http://business.financialpost.com/transportation/bombardier-inc-american-airlines | 2018-01-24T03:55:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084893300.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124030651-20180124050651-00382.warc.gz | 0.934051 | 1,013 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__190337038 | en | American Airlines’ announcement Thursday that it would split a regional jet order for 90 aircraft between Bombardier Inc. and its Brazilian rival, Embraer S.A., was bittersweet for the Montreal train and plane maker.
[np_storybar title=”Air Canada plans to purchase 61 Boeing narrowbody aircraft in US$6.5B deal” link=”http://business.financialpost.com/2013/12/11/air-canada-boeing-737/”%5DAir Canada has made a multi-billion dollar deal for new narrowbody planes that will see its fleet dominated by Boeing Co.’s aircraft. The airline said Wednesday it will purchase 61 of Boeing’s new 737 MAX aircraft to replace its aging fleet of larger Airbus narrowbody aircraft, in a deal valued at US$6.5-billion based on list price. Keep reading.
While it will certainly be a boon for Bombardier’s dwindling backlog of regional jets, the Montreal manufacturer would have preferred to win the order outright.
“It’s been an exciting week for American Airlines,” said Kenji Hashimoto, American’s senior vice president of regional carriers, announcing the order.
“These new regional jets are also a big win for our employees at our regional subsidiary, and will greatly improve economic efficiencies by lowering operating costs.”
Bombardier’s portion of the deal is for 30 of its CRJ900s, valued at US$1.4-billion based on list price, and carries the option on another 40 aircraft.
Embraer will supply 60 of its smaller E175s regional jets valued at US$2.5-billion, and carries the option of another 90 aircraft being ordered.
The order is intended to replace American Airlines’ fleet of smaller 50-seat regional jets with larger, more economical planes. The first Bombardier jets are set to arrive in the second quarter of 2014, while the Embraer jets will follow in 2015.
The news follows Air Canada’s decision this week to purchase a fleet of 61 Boeing 737 MAXs to replace its larger narrow-body aircraft, but left the door open for Bombardier to continue to compete for part of the fleet renewal with its CSeries.
The country’s largest carrier said the agreement with Boeing also provides for the aircraft manufacturer to purchase up to 20 of the 45 Embraer E190s currently in Air Canada’s fleet.
Air Canada said it would be reviewing various options over the next six months for the remaining 25 Embraer regional jets in its fleet, including continuing to operate them or replace them with a yet to be determined number of aircraft in the 100-to-150-seat range.
That would include Bombardier’s CSeries, the Boeing 737 MAX 7, and Embraer’s new E2 family of regional jets.
“While Bombardier is still in the running to carve out a place for the CSeries in the Air Canada narrow body fleet, the odds appear to have come down significantly,” said Fadi Chamoun, BMO Capital Markets analyst.
“We believe that the odds are stacked against Bombardier in a campaign against the next generation E-Jets,” he added.
But others viewed the six months window Air Canada will take to decide on what to do with its smaller narrow bodies as a positive sign the carrier was allowing Bombardier time to prove out the promises of the CSeries in flight tests.
“We believe [Air Canada] may be leaning toward the CSeries and providing Bombardier enough time to supply aircraft performance data,” said David Newman, Cormark Securities analyst, in a note to clients.
“Of course, Boeing and Embraer are unlikely to yield in pursuit of this order,” he added.
Because of this, the week was a bit of a wash for Bombardier with slightly positive overtones, said Benoit Poirier, Desjardins Securities analyst.
Indeed, shares in the company were essentially flat Thursday and closed at …… on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
“We believe investors will put more credence on the [American Airlines] order and, as a result, we expect a slightly positive reaction to the news and expect [Bombardier] stock to be neutral or slightly up,” Mr. Poirier said.
He remained confident in Bombardier’s ability to meet its target of 300 firm orders for the CSeries before entry into service, tentatively slated for late 2014.
Mr. Poirier said several customers have expressed interest in the plane pending more visibility on the entry service date, which is expected to be updated in the coming months, and flight-testing data. | aerospace | 1 |
https://skybrary.aero/articles/se215-runway-excursion-landing-distance-assessment | 2023-09-28T08:38:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510368.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928063033-20230928093033-00172.warc.gz | 0.872646 | 692 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__186978332 | en | The purpose of this Safety Enhancement is to improve flight crew awareness of their landing distance margin and the factors and variables that can affect it. Flight crews should assess landing performance based on conditions actually existing at time of arrival (rather than the conditions presumed at dispatch), including weather, runway conditions (using standardized terminology), aircraft weight, braking systems, and performance assumptions. To support this assessment, the following should be accomplished:
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards Service (AFX) develops guidance material incorporating Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) recommendations addressing procedures for conducting a landing performance assessment using actual conditions existing at the time of arrival (including standardizing terms used to report conditions and make landing distance assessments).
- FAA Office of Airports (ARP) develops guidance material to define terms and format for reporting runway conditions and criteria for clearing or closing runways when friction levels degrade to a level where safe operations are not assured.
- FAA Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) develops guidance material for how manufacturers should provide airplane landing distance data consistent with TALPA recommendations, including for contaminated surfaces.
- FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO) revises their procedures to allow controllers to report timely runway conditions to pilots using TALPA terminology.
- Airport operators incorporate the guidance material into their runway assessment procedures and report the runway conditions using the new terminology.
- Manufacturers provide a standardized set of landing distance performance data, which will support the new landing distance calculation standard as defined by guidance material.
- Air Carriers incorporate the guidance material and manufacturers’ landing standardized assessment data into standard operating procedures (SOP) and training to implement landing assessment at time of arrival.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Advisory Circular AC 91-79A, Mitigating the Risks of a Runway Overrun Upon Landing, Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 16009, Runway Assessment and Condition Reporting, Notice N8900.374, Revised FAA-Approved Deicing Program Updates, Winter 2016-2017, and Notice N8900.375, Procedures for Reducing the Risk of Runway Overrun (TALPA). The Notices apply to the year 2016-2017; revised ones are issued each year. This completes Output 1 of the Safety Enhancement.
The FAA has issued Advisory Circular AC 150/5200-30D, Airport Field Condition Assessments and Winter Operations Safety. This completes Output 2 of the Safety Enhancement.
The FAA has issued Advisory Circulars AC 25-31, Takeoff Performance Data for Operations on Contaminated Runways and AC 25-32, Landing Performance Data for Time-of-Arrival Landing Performance Assessments. This completes Output 3 of the Safety Enhancement.
The FAA has issued Notices JO 7110.720, JO 7110.721 and JO 7210.898 for Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA). The Notices apply to the year 2016-2017; revised ones are issued each year. This completes Output 4 of the Safety Enhancement.
Airplane manufacturers are providing Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) data for the recent fleets. This completes Output 6 of the Safety Enhancement.
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https://www.arcamax.com/business/businessnews/s-3139835 | 2024-04-23T18:14:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00217.warc.gz | 0.952408 | 423 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__86789287 | en | The Federal Aviation Administration says it will mandate a fix for a new 737 Max design problem discovered by Boeing that, although it's a remote possibility, could theoretically disable the jet's engine anti-ice system.
A different flaw in the Max's engine anti-ice system design drew scrutiny in January and forced the company to drop a request for an exemption from key safety regulations.
And now, it's not just the Max with an engine anti-ice system problem.
Airlines have reported a separate issue with a similar system on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner that has caused what the FAA calls "relatively minor" damage to the engine inlets on some two dozen of these widebody jets in service.
Though the FAA considers neither problem to be an immediate risk to flight safety, in February it issued separate notices of two proposed airworthiness directives to mandate the fix for the engine anti-ice system on the Max and to lay out inspection and repair procedures for that system on the 787, pending a redesign that provides a permanent fix.
Boeing previously issued guidelines that recommended airlines do what the FAA will require within three years in the case of the Max and within 30 months for the 787.
In a statement, Boeing said it flagged both issues with the FAA and the airlines as part of its "extensive efforts to further improve airplane safety."
When there is an immediate safety risk, the FAA issues a more urgent, emergency directive that must be acted upon before further flight. Jets are grounded until it's dealt with. That's not the case with these two proposed airworthiness directives.
Indicating that the risk is considered slight, both of the proposed directives will be open for public comments until April. Only after that will action be mandated; in each case, probably in the time frame Boeing recommended.
The FAA said the amount of time given to address an identified problem depends on "the risk associated with the unsafe condition."
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http://ti-pipe.com/product/titanium-pipe-titanium-tubing-titanium-titanium-pipe-for-sale/ | 2020-05-29T01:02:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347401004.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20200528232803-20200529022803-00535.warc.gz | 0.91761 | 315 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__187041960 | en | ♦ Product Description
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https://airhex.com/airlines/tandem-aero/ | 2023-03-28T07:41:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948817.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328073515-20230328103515-00235.warc.gz | 0.907592 | 183 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__162965634 | en | Tandem Aero quick factsType: full-service carrierRegion: EuropeCountry: MoldovaBase airport: Chisinau International AirportYear established: 1998
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https://sldinfo.com/2024/02/explaining-distributed-aviation-operations/ | 2024-02-23T03:56:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474360.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223021632-20240223051632-00314.warc.gz | 0.854917 | 73 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__107515399 | en | This U.S. Marine Corps video was created in Adobe After Effects to explain the Distributed Aviation Operations warfighting concept for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.
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https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-enters-launch-brokerage-agreement-with-spaceflight/ | 2023-12-10T13:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102469.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210123756-20231210153756-00477.warc.gz | 0.903264 | 616 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__295815630 | en | CEDAR PARK, Texas, Dec. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Firefly Aerospace, Inc. (Firefly), a provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft and in-space services, announced today the execution of a Launch and Brokerage Services Agreement (LBSA) with Spaceflight, the leading provider of launch and mission management services. Through the LBSA, Spaceflight will offer dedicated rideshare launch opportunities on the Firefly Alpha launch vehicle and work with Firefly to manifest excess Alpha capacity.
“Spaceflight has a proven expertise in payload aggregation and mission management,” said Firefly CEO Dr. Tom Markusic. “Its recent SSO-A dedicated rideshare mission set a new standard for complex small satellite aggregation and deployment. It was a significant step forward for the entire NewSpace industry.”
Curt Blake, Spaceflight CEO, added, “With the expanding small satellite market comes the need for more dedicated rideshare missions. The Firefly Alpha 630kg-to-SSO payload capacity is an ideal size for frequent and affordable rideshare opportunities, and we’re looking forward to adding this capacity to our offering to help more organizations get to space.”
Les Kovacs, Firefly Vice President of Business Development, added that, “It’s an exciting time for the space industry. The advanced capabilities offered by the next generation of small satellites will allow novel applications of space-based capabilities. Our partnership with Spaceflight will ensure that heritage aerospace companies and NewSpace entrepreneurs have access to the shared resource of low earth orbit and the launch capability required to successfully execute their business plans.”
Spaceflight is revolutionizing the business of spaceflight by delivering a new model for accessing space. A comprehensive launch services and mission management provider, the company provides a straightforward and cost-effective suite of products and services including state-of-the-art satellite infrastructure and rideshare launch offerings that enable commercial and government entities to achieve their mission goals on time and on budget. A service offering of Spaceflight Industries in Seattle, Wash., Spaceflight provides its services through a global network of partners, ground stations and launch vehicle providers. For more information, visit https://www.spaceflight.com.
ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly is developing a family of launch and in-space vehicles and services that provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability. Firefly’s launch vehicles utilize common technologies, manufacturing infrastructure and launch capabilities, providing LEO launch solutions for up to ten metric tons of payload at the lowest cost per kg in the small-launch class. Combined with Firefly’s in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Firefly provides the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon or beyond. Firefly is headquartered in Cedar Park, TX.
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https://www.fsd.ed.tum.de/research/flight-control/manned-robust/ | 2022-01-22T23:43:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303917.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122224904-20220123014904-00618.warc.gz | 0.905171 | 1,784 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__161690958 | en | Our Vision and Mission Statement
- Increase safety for manned & optionally piloted aircraft
- Affordable, modern Fly-by-Wire (FbW) technology specifically tailored for general aviation and future small and medium aircraft applications
- Reduction of pilot’s workload to achieve significant airworthiness enhancement by beneficial application of innovative active FbW control theory, i.e., effective control augmentation, broadband assistance and protection functionalities
- Development of certifiable control systems featuring guaranteed stability, robustness and performance properties
Our Approach and Major Objectives
- Application of novel and robust control theory to flying systems
- Design to excellent flying qualities and intuitive homogenized handling
- Specify, analyze, evaluate and validate handling quality characteristics of novel flight control systems and adapt existing methods for handling qualities prediction
- Pilot modeling, Pilot-In-the-loop Oscillation (PIO) investigation, detection and prevention
- Close the certification gap and mature modern and robust control techniques for future small and medium manned aircraft, Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPV) and Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS)
- Provide evidence according to means of compliance and support certification and clearance of flight control systems
- Verification and evaluation via pilot-in-the-loop simulation using our flight simulators
- In-flight functional testing of control algorithms developed using the institute’s flying test bed “Fliegender Erprobungsträger,” a modified hybrid FbW DA42 MPP
How State of the Art FbW Control Technology Can Contribute to Flight Safety
Except for aviation (“flying heavier than air”), there is no automotive application where a “black-out failure” within the control loop “pilot – control system – vehicle” inevitably causes such dramatic consequences. Hence, the primary objective of every aircraft design and layout is always safety – all other goals and requirements are subordinated to this.
However, the perpetual evolution of modern FbW Flight Control Systems (FCS) during the last decades offers a wide range for optimizing the aircraft regarding its performance and the flight envelope without imposing the previously necessary compromises considering stability and control characteristics by providing excellent, homogenized handling qualities via the (digital) active FCS. Hence, novel configurations that without the augmentation of the (digital) FbW FCS would be uncontrollable or could be handled with greatest effort only, can be adequately flown by the pilot.
Today, the major operational benefits of advanced active FbW FCSs within modern transport and high performance aircraft are undisputable. Due to their broad band of valuable assistance, augmentation and protection functionalities they enable (in particular) a significant reduction of pilot workload, an effective monitoring of pilot inputs along with current flight condition to generate appropriate warnings and/or protections, if applicable, towards the vision of “carefree handling”. In sum, they offer a high potential to increase the airworthiness and thus the passenger, crew and aircraft safety.
Our Objective: Provide More Safety Where It is Needed Most
Nevertheless, such active FbW technology and its worthwhile safety features did not find the way into the General Aviation (GA) sector, although it is standard in modern transport and high performance aircraft. The reason is obvious: the tremendous cost (development, system/hardware and certification) can easily exceed the actual price of the (basic) airframe by several times. This seems all the more tragic in the light of the evidentially much higher accident rates within GA small and medium airplanes compared to common transport aircraft (airliners), which are mainly due to the lower technical standard and in particular to the comparatively poor training level and small number of flight hours of GA versus airliner pilots.
All the more, the innovative active FbW flight control technology with its well-proven, safety enhancing features has to be matured to be affordable for GA and future small and medium aircraft in order to diminish the high accident rates and thereby protect human lives. This embodies our major vision.
Consequently, our control system design and development primarily aims at providing at least the same level of safety increase as common FbW FCS (i.e., excellent handling qualities and pilot assistance), while simultaneously accounting for significantly reduced development, acquisition and operating costs by elaboration of dedicated processes, tools and hardware solutions, enabling the progression of control algorithms which are perfectly tailored to the specific needs of manufacturers of small and medium-sized planes.
Conversely, if a failure occurs within such an active FbW FCS, the configuration drops back to the interaction of the human pilot with the degraded (maybe deteriorated) airframe dynamics and the topic of “controllability” moves immediately back into focus. Hence, a fail operative / fail safe characteristic of this vital system is always required. This leads directly to the fundamental issue of handling qualities as the “ability of balance and steering an aircraft” according to the Wright Brothers’ original definition. In other words, handling qualities directly relate to the ease with which a specific task can be performed by the pilot, i.e., the so-called pilots’ workload. Thus, the circle is closed: by ensuring excellent and homogenized handling qualities for the human pilot in all flight scenarios, we will provide a valuable contribution for safety enhancement within manned aircraft and OPV. This is a central objective of our control algorithm design.
Finally, the substantial coupling effects with the human pilot acting as continuous dynamic control element within the closed “pilot – aircraft – FCS” loop emerges a further, unexpected and often extremely serious handling qualities problem of FbW aircraft, the so-called “nonlinear and high order Pilot-In-the-loop Oscillations” (PIO), which require the application of innovative novel methods for “pre-flight” PIO-tendency detection, evaluation and thus prevention.
Bringing Innovative Solutions Close to Industrial Application
On the other hand, could the pilot of a manned aircraft be supported by active (potentially robust) control if things go wrong? Promising new results from control theory research suggest appropriate solutions. Nonetheless, due to the specific requirements and boundary conditions of the aerospace environment and the totally unresolved certification problem (“certification collapse”) in particular, these new methods are far away from application within production aircraft.
Hence, it is another major vision of our research group to bridge this gap by maturating the modern robust control techniques and to address their robustness and certification capability in order to empower their beneficial application within the FCS of real operational aircraft.
Motivation of the Methods Used
- Definition/contriving of highly sophisticated controller structures based on in-depth insight into the flight dynamics properties, thus providing optimal structural foundations for robust controller design to excellent handling.
- Development of methodologies for excellence in handling qualities design by application of innovative, modern nonlinear and robust flight control techniques, e.g., Model Reference & Multi Model Eigenstructure Assignment (MR DEA/MMEA), Method of Equivalent Derivatives, Quantitative Feedback Theory (QFT), Model Reference Adaptive Control (MRAC), Pole Region Assignment, Control Allocation, LQR/LQG, etc.
- Assessment and proof of evidence of control system stability, performance and robustness;
LFT uncertainty modeling, Structured Singular Value (SSV), μ– and advanced μΔΓ-Analysis, Robust Compliance Verification
- Linear and nonlinear pilot modeling for handling qualities analysis and prediction of novel flight control systems
- Pilot-in-the-loop experiments in the highly realistic environment of our various flight simulators. We are in contact with a large number of pilots with different types of flying experience, who participate in our studies and give us valuable feedback.
- Simultaneous consideration of functionality, system and control algorithms
- Probability and requirements conditioned control
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http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/ | 2014-10-25T18:56:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414119649133.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20141024030049-00008-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.888814 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__41779269 | en | What's New in Lunar & Planetary Science
The Xinhua news agency has reported that China has successfully launched its lunar orbiter
and return test spacecraft. Latest reports had the spacecraft scheduled to
launch at 17:59 UT (1:59 p.m. EDT) on October 23. The spacecraft will orbit the Moon for
about a week and then return to Earth and release a re-entry capsule to land in China.
Comet Siding Spring flew by Mars at a distance of about 139,500 km (87,000 miles)
on Sunday, 19 October at 18:27 UT (2:27 p.m. EDT). Many of the spacecraft currently
operating at Mars observed the comet, all were in good health following the comet's
passage. For more information, see the
NASA Siding Spring Comet page.
The European Space Agency has announced November 12 as the target date for the
to be released from the
spacecraft and land on comet 67 P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
For more information, see the
ESA Press Release.
- Giovanni Cassini discovers Saturn's moon Iapetus.
- Venera 10 lands on Venus, returns pictures of the surface.
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https://viptest.dronedj.com/2021/05/03/best-under-1000-drones-2021-buying-guide/ | 2023-03-27T19:59:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948684.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327185741-20230327215741-00751.warc.gz | 0.913614 | 887 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__110941739 | en | Drones have become an essential storytelling tool for news organizations, freelance reporters, and citizen journalists across the globe. Many people make money by selling drone footage to local news channels and stock content aggregators. But which drone should you buy to get newsworthy photos and videos?
To qualify as a worthy news gathering tool, a drone must fulfill certain criteria:
- It must be compact, foldable, and easy to carry
- It should be quick to deploy and be up in the air within minutes
- It must have a good camera (4K and above is expected)
- Its battery life should be fairly long, so it can stay airborne as a story/event unfolds
- It should be easy to operate and control
- It should be affordable and easily replaceable. (Because let’s face it, mishaps like police seizing a reporter’s drone or even shooting a drone down are not entirely uncommon in our world.)
Best drones under $1,000
So, here are some easily available, high-performing, affordable drone options that you can use for journalism and news photography in 2021:
DJI Mini 2
The Mini 2 may only be a sub-250-gram drone, but don’t be fooled by its size. There’s an astonishing amount of technology and smart flight modes packed into its tiny frame – with the obvious bonus being that you can easily carry the drone inside your handbag or throw it in the glovebox. The Mini 2 can stay airborne for up to 31 minutes, capturing stunning 4k 30 fps video and RAW 12 MP images. Its transmission range is 10 km, and pricing starts at $449.
A word of caution, though: Typically, for recreational use, a sub-250-gram doesn’t require drone registration or a pilot license in most countries. But since you’d be using it for commercial purposes, check with your local aviation authorities to see if drone registration is required.
Coming from the house of French drone maker Parrot, the Anafi is a foldable, lightweight drone that you can easily carry anywhere. What makes Anafi special is its gimbal-stabilized camera that can point 90-degrees upward and downward. This feature will let you get some very creative 21MP stills and 4K video shots. The Anafi comes with a flight time of about 25 minutes and pricing starts at $699.
DJI Mavic Air 2
This crowd-pleaser from DJI will give you breathtaking 48MP photos with 4K, 60fps video for quality drone journalism. And it gets special props for its obstacle avoidance features – something you wouldn’t find in the Mini 2. At 570 grams, the Mavic Air 2 has a flight time of up to 34 minutes and a transmission range of 10 km. Pricing starts at $799.
The EVO also comes packed with obstacle avoidance sensors to enable stable close proximity flights. Its dynamic camera built on a three-axis stabilized gimbal will allow you to shoot 12MP stills and 4K video at 60 fps. The compact and foldable drone can fly for about 30 minutes on a single charge. The pricing for EVO starts at $899, but if your budget is flexible, we’d really recommend that you check out the much more powerful EVO 2 with a 48 MP, 8K capable camera.
DJI Air 2S
DJI’s latest release, the Air 2S, is aimed at photographers and news reporters who want a lot of features and improved imaging in a really compact (595 gram) package. The drone’s highlights include a 1-inch CMOS sensor with larger pixels, 5.4K video resolution, and “true” 20MP still images – everything that would help you create eye-catching content. The Air 2S comes with 31 minutes of maximum flight time, a 12 km transmission range, and four-way directional obstacle sensors. Pricing starts at $999.
Also see our other special reports for World Press Freedom Day 2021:
- What is drone journalism? How are drones changing news reporting?
- How top news organizations use drone journalism
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https://www.wnie.online/mouser-electronics-grant-imahara-release-video-first-kind-i-s-s-design-challenge/ | 2023-12-11T16:41:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679515260.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231211143258-20231211173258-00010.warc.gz | 0.893082 | 440 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__114628978 | en | Mouser Electronics Inc., a leading global distributor of electronic components, today released a new video for the International Space Station (I.S.S.) Design Challenge, part of Mouser’s award-winning Empowering Innovation Together™ program. In this new video, celebrity engineer Grant Imahara describes the first-of-its-kind global contest, in which participants create an object that can be 3D-printed aboard the I.S.S. Mouser is accepting entries for this incredible competition now through Oct. 7, 2016.
The I.S.S. Design Challenge is a call to college and university students, engineers, and makers, to create a 3D-printable project designed to help I.S.S. astronauts in space. All entries will be judged by Imahara and a former commander of the I.S.S.
“Like previous Empowering Innovation Together challenges, the I.S.S. Design Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for engineers of all levels to prove their genius,” said Imahara. “This contest adds the incredible elements of 3D printing and space!”
For the I.S.S. Design Challenge, Mouser has partnered with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Made In Space, along with Hackster and MacroFab. The winner of the I.S.S. Challenge will receive a 3D printer, a consultation with Made In Space — pioneers in additive manufacturing technology for use in the space environment — and the prestige of seeing their design 3D-printed aboard the I.S.S. Mouser’s valued supplier partner Amphenol is a co-sponsor of the program.
“This contest definitely kicks up the excitement level by challenging our customers to create something to be used in space,” said Glenn Smith, President and CEO of Mouser Electronics. “Mouser’s unparalleled selection of electronic components allows both amateurs and professionals to create anything they can dream up.”
For more information, visit http://www.mouser.com. | aerospace | 1 |
https://aviationacrossamerica.org/news/2021/11/04/yankton-honors-general-aviation-appreciation-month/ | 2024-04-16T19:51:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817106.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416191221-20240416221221-00894.warc.gz | 0.951796 | 309 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__132543914 | en | The City of Yankton honored local aviation when it proclaimed October 2021 as General Aviation Appreciation Month. The proclamation was presented at the city commission meeting on Oct. 25.
The proclamation stated that Chan Gurney Municipal Airport plays a critical role in the lives of Yankton’s citizens, as well as in the operation of businesses. Chan Gurney Airport is a full-service airport serving small and large aircraft, both private and corporate, and aviation businesses, Crop Dusters LLC, Hoffner Flying, and Dakota Aerials. Two general aviation support groups promote the airport, Yankton Regional Aviation Association and Yankton Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1029. The airport has 37 based aircraft and facilitates more than 7,700 flight operations annually.
General aviation contributes to the Yankton economy and medical care and boosts economic developments for Yankton and surrounding communities. The 2010-2030 South Dakota State Aviation System Plan states that general and commercial aviation at Chan Gurney Airport supports nearly $4.6 million in business sales, including nearly $1 million in personal income and more than 40 jobs; of which agricultural spraying supports nearly $2.2 million in business sales, including over $328,000 in personal income and more than 10 jobs.
General aviation is integral to Yankton’s response to emergencies and natural disasters, as well as a key component of business at Chan Gurney Airport and for the continued flow of commerce, tourists, and visitors to our city and state. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.tradearabia.com/news/TTN_198821.html | 2013-12-04T21:32:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163037418/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131717-00087-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.912304 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__22139596 | en | Flydubai to hire 600 pilots by 2016
Dubai, May 18, 2011
Low-cost carrier flydubai said on Wednesday that it will hire 600 pilots over the next five years as it expands its fleet and adds new routes.
The Dubai-based carrier, which already has over 200 pilots, will recruit another 600 by 2016, its chief executive officer Ghaith Al Ghaith said in an emailed statement.
The airline currently operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. It placed an order for 50 Boeing planes in 2008, the last of which is due to be delivered in 2016.
Government-owned flydubai started commercial flights in 2009 and competes with regional low-cost carriers like United Arab Emirates-based Air Arabia and Kuwait's Jazeera Airways.
Last year, Dubai announced plans to more than double flydubai's capital to Dh500 million ($136 million). – Reuters
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https://www.newser.com/story/292459/air-force-investigates-use-of-military-planes-over-protests.html | 2021-03-08T22:21:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178385529.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20210308205020-20210308235020-00625.warc.gz | 0.941479 | 298 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__180594536 | en | The Air Force says its inspector general is investigating the use of Air National Guard reconnaissance aircraft during protests in Minneapolis and Washington, DC. Air Force spokesman Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder says the investigation is being conducted after discussions about "shared concerns" with Defense Secretary Mark Esper. The investigation comes after lawmakers voiced concerns that the RC-26 surveillance aircraft may have been improperly used, potentially violating the civil liberties of protesters, the New York Times reports. The Air National Guard has 11 of the aircraft, and they are normally used for drug enforcement and border patrol operations, reports the Air Force Times.
Documents seen by the Times show that an RC-26B from the West Virginia Air National Guard was deployed to observe protesting in Washington on June 2. Aircraft from Arkansas and Wisconsin were used in Minneapolis. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who serves as an RC-26 pilot in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, says he flew two night missions over Minneapolis during protests earlier this month, sending video feeds to law enforcement agencies. "We don’t gather human intelligence on what the protesters are doing," the Republican says. "We don’t collect cellphone data. We don’t harvest or analyze any data. We don’t do any of that." In a June 6 tweet, he complained that the planes had been grounded after Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said he found the use of surveillance aircraft to monitor protests "very troubling." (Read more Air National Guard stories.) | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.avroshackleton.co.uk/product-page/vip-gold | 2021-07-27T01:12:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046152168.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210727010203-20210727040203-00348.warc.gz | 0.943244 | 558 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__187008985 | en | ONLY ONE AVAILABLE - an exclusive ticket which includes:
Admission - Full Aircraft Tour* - Lunch from our friends at "The Light Apron" Cafe - Operate Flight Controls - On Board Seat for the Engine Run (and visit the Co-pilot's seat during the run) - Goodie Bag - Celebrity Status as you draw the Raffle to close the Event!
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of WR963, as her four mighty Rolls-Royce Griffons are brought to life and run up with you on board. Listen in as the crew complete their checklists, gaining a unique insight into how she is operated.
An unforgettable experience.
*A complete interior and exterior tour of the aircraft, including the Cockpit. See the essential equipment required for the aircraft's Cold War role: Radar Stations, Gunner Position, Galley, Bomb Bay and much more!
WR963 is a vintage 1950's aircraft and has been kept original, so internal access can be awkward. The aircraft is parked on firm grass and is accessed via the rear crew door from a set of metal steps with handrails.
Once inside, the fuselage narrows towards the tail, which can be accessed by crawling across the tail spar. Forward of the crew door, we pass through the Crew Rest Area with Bunks and a full Galley, before entering the Crew Station. Two wing spars cross the walkway, approximately 3ft high but with stepped access either side. Various hand holds allowed the crew to move around during flight and these can be used by visitors too of course.
Past the Crew Station is the Cockpit area, with the Flight Engineer on the right just behind the Pilots and the Radio Operator on the left. The two Pilots’ seats are raised for better visibility, with hand holds for access.
Below and forward of the cockpit is the Forward Observers/Bomb Aimer/Forward Gunner position, accessed by carefully ducking down between the Pilots’ seats. Once on the flat floor below, the space opens up revealing the Bomb Aimer’s window and the raised swivel seat for the Forward Observer/Gunner, with excellent views forward, both in-flight and on the ground.
During your visit, our knowledgeable Volunteers will advise and assist with internal access. Outside, there is plenty to see too, including the impressive Bomb Bay and the rather large Undercarriage!
This is all on firm, well-drained grass.
All proceeds to the general upkeep, restoration, preservation and operation of Avro Shackleton WR963, her associated Ground Support Equipment and the maintenance of her companion Zebedee's cockpit section. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.broadcastsportevents.co.uk/content-summit-2022-programme/one-to-watch-airspeeders-plans-to-take-off-in-2022 | 2022-08-18T17:35:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573242.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818154820-20220818184820-00300.warc.gz | 0.918681 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__195712697 | en | One to Watch: Airspeeder’s Plans to Take Off in 2022
16 Mar 2022
Airspeeder is the world’s first racing series for electric flying cars. The racing multi-copters are being developed at Airspeeder’s aerospace engineering hub in South Australia by engineers drawn from elite motorsports, automotive, aviation and first-person-view drone, electric plane, electric vehicles and passenger drone backgrounds. Airspeeder’s vision is to deliver the most exciting and future-focused motorsport on the planet. Following an inaugural unmanned season, elite pilots will take to the skies to race on electronically governed racetracks in the skies. Those behind Airspeeder join the Content Summit to explain their ambitious plans for the sport. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.gao.gov/products/407990 | 2018-01-23T15:46:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084891980.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180123151545-20180123171545-00319.warc.gz | 0.936218 | 2,509 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__72299738 | en | EADS North America, Inc., B-291805, March 26, 2003
B-291805: Mar 26, 2003
EADS asserts that the Air Force is required by recent statutory changes to terminate its order for two C-40 aircraft already ordered under the contract and to compete that requirement. " on the basis that "[t]he Boeing Company is the manufacturer of the C-40B and C-40C special mission aircraft and the only contractor that has demonstrated the expertise and working knowledge necessary to provide these aircraft.". The synopsis stated that "any capable and qualified offeror that has the ability and capacity to supply C-40 aircraft and meet the required delivery schedule is invited to respond to this notice documenting these qualifications not later than 1 Apr[il] 02.". The J&A justified use of noncompetitive procedures on the basis that Boeing was the only source capable of furnishing the aircraft and services.
EADS North America, Inc., B-291805, March 26, 2003
EADS North America, Inc., on behalf of itself and its affiliate Airbus North America, Inc., protests the Department of the Air Force's actions under contract No. F3365702-C-0017, for C-40 series special mission aircraft. EADS asserts that the Air Force is required by recent statutory changes to terminate its order for two C-40 aircraft already ordered under the contract and to compete that requirement, and also to compete any future orders for C-40 aircraft that obligate Fiscal Year 2003 funds.
We dismiss the protest because EADS lacks the requisite interest to challenge the agency's actions.
Section 8159 of the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2002 provided as follows:
The Secretary of the Air Force may, from funds provided in this Act or any future appropriations Act, establish and make payments on a multi-year pilot program for leasing general purpose Boeing 767 aircraft and Boeing 737 aircraft in commercial configuration.
Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-117, Sec. 8159(a), 115 Stat. 2230, 2284 (2002). On March 15, 2002, the Air Force synopsized its intent to award under section 8159 a sole-source contract to the Boeing Company for the lease of, and maintenance support for, "four commercial Boeing 737 special mission aircraft (C-40B/C)," on the basis that "[t]he Boeing Company is the manufacturer of the C-40B and C-40C special mission aircraft and the only contractor that has demonstrated the expertise and working knowledge necessary to provide these aircraft." Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps), Mar. 15, 2002. The synopsis stated that "any capable and qualified offeror that has the ability and capacity to supply C-40 aircraft and meet the required delivery schedule is invited to respond to this notice documenting these qualifications not later than 1 Apr[il] 02." Id.
EADS previously had responded to a request for information concerning the agency's requirement for Boeing 767 tanker aircraft, generally advising that the "Airbus A320 transport aircraft family configurations compete directly with the Boeing 737 family." EADS Response to Feb. 20, 2002 Request For Information, Mar. 6, 2002, Sec. 1.3.5. However, EADS did not respond to the March 15 synopsis by documenting its qualifications. Air Force Motion to Dismiss, Jan. 10, 2003, at 2; EADS Comments, Jan. 22, 2003, at 4. Subsequently, according to EADS, during a telephone conversation on or about May 15, and again during a June 12 meeting, the Air Force advised EADS that it would not consider EADS for award of a lease of C-40 aircraft. Protest at 2. On June 5, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition executed a justification and approval (J&A) for award of a contract to Boeing on a sole-source basis for up to four Boeing 737 (C-40) aircraft; the J&A justified use of noncompetitive procedures on the basis that Boeing was the only source capable of furnishing the aircraft and services. On September 17, the agency awarded a contract to Boeing, for the lease of two C-40 aircraft, with options for two additional aircraft.
On October 23, the DOD Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2003 was enacted. Section 8147 of that Act provides that: "None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used for leasing of transport/VIP aircraft under any contract entered into under any procurement procedures other than pursuant to the Competition [in] Contracting Act." Pub. L. No. 107-248, Sec. 8147, 116 Stat. 1519, 1572 (2002). Following enactment of this provision, EADS requested that the Air Force provide EADS with an opportunity to compete for the C-40 aircraft requirement, on the basis that the lease contract had not been awarded after full and open competition, as it alleged was required by section 8147. The Air Force (by letter of December 11) responded that it had met the relevant statutory requirements and therefore would not conduct a competition. EADS thereupon filed this protest with our Office on December 23.
Under the bid protest provisions of the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984, 31 U.S.C. Secs. 3551-3556 (2000) (CICA), only an "interested party" may protest a federal procurement. That is, a protester must be an actual or prospective supplier whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or the failure to award a contract. 31 U.S.C. Sec. 3551(2); 4 C.F.R. Sec. 21.0(a) (2003). Determining whether a party is interested involves consideration of a variety of factors, including the nature of issues raised, the benefit or relief sought by the protester, and the party's status in relation to the procurement. Four Winds Servs., Inc., B-280714, Aug. 28, 1998, 98-2 CPD Para. 57 at 2.
EADS concedes that, as the manufacturer of Airbus aircraft, it has no interest in leasing Boeing aircraft to the Air Force, but it asserts that neither section 8159 nor the March 15 synopsis of the proposed sole-source award is limited to award of a lease for Boeing 737 aircraft. EADS Comments, Jan. 22, 2003, at 3. This argument is without merit. Section 8159 expressly authorizes the lease of "Boeing 737 aircraft in commercial configuration." Pub. L. No. 107-117, Sec. 8159(a), 115 Stat. 2230, 2284. More importantly, the synopsis of the proposed sole-source award to Boeing described the aircraft in question as "four commercial Boeing 737 special mission aircraft (C-40B/C)," and recited as the justification for use of noncompetitive procedures the fact that "[t]he Boeing Company is the manufacturer of the C-40B and C-40C special mission aircraft." FedBizOpps, Mar. 15, 2002. These provisions unequivocally called for the leasing of Boeing aircraft, leaving no room for consideration of Airbus aircraft.
Since EADS is not interested in furnishing the Boeing aircraft--that is, Boeing 737 aircraft in a C-40 configuration--called for under this procurement, it is not an interested party to question the sole-source lease awarded to Boeing for these aircraft.
In any case, we find that EADS's protest is without merit. EADS's argument is that the agency's obligating Fiscal Year 2003 funds for the Boeing lease contract violates section 8147 because that contract was not entered into on the basis of full and open competition, which it believes section 8147 mandates. We do not agree with EADS's reading of the statutory requirement.
As noted by the agency, by its plain terms, section 8147 provides that none of the funds appropriated by the Act may be used for leasing of transport/VIP aircraft "under any contract entered into under any procurement procedures other than pursuant to the Competition [in] Contracting Act." Pub. L. No. 107-248, Sec. 8147, 116 Stat. 1519, 1572. Although CICA, to which the section apparently refers, generally mandates that an agency obtain full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures, 10 U.S.C. Sec. 2304(a)(1)(A) (2000), it also provides that an agency "may use procedures other than competitive procedures" under certain limited circumstances. 10 U.S.C. Sec. 2304(c). These circumstances include where the property and services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source. 10 U.S.C. Sec. 2304(c)(1). As noted, the Air Force's J&A justified the sole-source award to Boeing on this very basis--that only Boeing could furnish the property and services needed by the agency. Since section 8147 required only that the transport/VIP aircraft lease in issue here be entered into pursuant to CICA--making no mention of the use of competitive versus noncompetitive procedures--and the agency conducted the procurement under the provisions of CICA authorizing the use of noncompetitive procedures, the agency's actions were consistent with section 8147.
In arguing that section 8147 required the use of full and open competition, EADS notes that the author of section 8147 stated during the Senate's consideration of the DOD fiscal year 2003 appropriations bill that this provision "calls for full and open competition in the case of a lease of a transport/VIP aircraft." 148 Cong. Rec. S7709 (July 31, 2002) (Statement of Sen. McCain). According to Senator McCain:
This legislative provision would prohibit spending $30.6 million for leasing of Boeing 737 VIP Executive aircraft under any contract entered into under any procurement procedures other than pursuant to the Competition [in] Contracting Act which promotes full and open competition procedures in conducting a procurement for property or services. I believe this amendment would ensure full and open competition with respect to Boeing 737 VIP Executive aircraft. Although last year's DOD Appropriations bill specified 4 Boeing 737 aircraft, it did not authorize the lease solely from the Boeing Company. Yet the Air Force only negotiated a sole source contract totaling nearly $400 million with the Boeing Company, seemingly in direct violation of this statutory language if they disburse funds for this VIP Executive aircraft lease without a fair and open competition.
148 Cong. Rec. S10520 (Oct. 16, 2002) (Statement of Sen. McCain).
As our Office recently noted, we generally hold to the view that, in matters concerning the interpretation of a statute, the first question is whether the statutory language provides an unambiguous expression of the intent of the Congress. If it does, the matter ends there, for the unambiguous expressed intent of the Congress must be given effect. Resource Consultants, Inc., B-290163, B-290163.2, June 7, 2002, 2002 CPD Para. 94 at 5-6; see Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Res. Def. Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837, 842-43 (1984). While views expressed in a statute's legislative history may sometimes be relevant in statutory interpretation, those views are not a substitute for the statute itself where the meaning of the statute appears plain on its face. AAA Eng'g and Drafting, Inc., et al., B-225605, May 7, 1987, 87-1 CPD Para. 488 at 5.
Since section 8147, by its plain terms, only requires compliance with CICA, and does not provide that competitive procedures must be used for the Boeing transport/VIP aircraft procurement, we find no basis for reading such a requirement into the provision. Accordingly, EADS's protest furnishes no basis for us to challenge the agency's actions with respect to the C-40/Boeing 737 lease contract awarded to Boeing.
The protest is dismissed.
Anthony H. Gamboa General Counsel | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Welcome_to_ESA/a_style_color_000_href_http_www.esa.int_SPECIALS_ESApod_SEMH4QRMTWE_0.html_ESA_DG_meets_the_press_a | 2018-05-24T05:08:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794865913.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20180524033910-20180524053910-00605.warc.gz | 0.902183 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__167142236 | en | ESA Director General J-J. Dordain hosts annual press briefing.
On 17 January, ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain met the press at ESA headquarters, Paris, to take stock of the Agency's activities in 2006 and announce the main highlights for 2007. Last year saw ESA involved in a wide range of missions and activities related to space exploration, Earth observation, the Galileo navigation system and climate change.
2007 - the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik - promises to be an exciting year. Scheduled flights include the automated ISS resupply craft, ATV-1, and the delivery of the Italian-built Node 2 and the Columbus laboratory to the ISS. ESA will be involved in many other activities, all of which aim to improve the lives of European citizens. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.sonomastatestar.com/news/2015/1/14/student-made-satellite-orbits-earth | 2019-07-20T08:54:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195526489.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20190720070937-20190720092937-00371.warc.gz | 0.949331 | 856 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__95037041 | en | For the past two weeks the student-made T-LogoQube satellite has been orbiting the Earth, exploring new territory for the Sonoma State science and mathematics departments.
The 1-pound satellite accompanied three other PocketQubes launched on Nov. 21 in conjunction with the Italian Unisat-5, a slightly larger satellite propelled into space by a Russian-made rocket.
T-LogoQube uses a programming language developed by Brian Silverman, the co-founder and president of the Playful Invention Company, which uses research conducted by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab to create technology to help further children’s education and interest in science and technology.
By typing in code from the station, the satellite can be given orders to point different directions in space by using its torque coils in reaction to the earth’s magnetic field, and the programming language is used to communicate with researchers at the ground station in Petaluma.
T-LogoQube was a collaborative effort involving many parties and though its 5-by-5-by-15 centimeter frame may seem small, the project was years in the making. Extensive paperwork must be filled out years in advance before access can be given to launch objects into space.
Morehead State University Professor Bob Twiggs was the catalyst of the project, as he had room for one more PocketQube on Unisat-5.
“Last semester, really close to finals week, Professor Bob Twiggs visited Sonoma State… And gave us an opportunity for a launch slot and said if you can get it to me by October we’ll fly it,” said Kevin Zack, the Sonoma State student lead on the project. “I walked out of my final to start working on it.”
Zack, with the help of Sonoma State students Ben Cunningham, Hunter Mills, and mentor Dr. Garrett Jernigan, among others, tested and refined their way through 12 prototypes before arriving at the final version of T-LogoQube.
“The only reason it works right now is because we did extensive testing. As soon as we got a part up we let it run for days and
days,” said Zack. “Once it’s up in orbit we can’t fix it.”
T-LogoQube features a solar panel that is 40 percent efficient, and was designed to last 19-25 years. After that much time, regulations force satellites to de-orbit themselves in an effort to prevent the accumulation of outdated technology becoming space-junk.
T-LogoQube has the opportunity for longevity, but unpredictable events occur in space that can’t always be anticipated.
The radiation from the Van Allen belts that create the Aurora Borealis effect, for example, have the potential to fry its circuit without warning as it passes over the Earth’s poles every 45 minutes.
“It’s been working for two weeks now so most likely it will work for quiet a while,” said Zack.
But even if something unfortunate were to happen, T-LogoQube is meant to be a precursor to bigger projects.
The goal of the T-LogoQube is to test out the coding and engineering aspects of the satellite for future endeavors.
With the success of T-LogoQube’s radio communication capabilities and torque coils, the team will focus on more complex systems for its next project.
T-LogoQube is Sonoma State’s first student-made satellite, and might be an example of new opportunities that are becoming available as technology becomes more affordable.
“It was a test of feasibility, to figure out if we could actually close that length margin, because the radio we use is $11,” said Zack. “The whole concept of PocketQubes is to make satellites accessible to students.”
The group’s next satellite, which will be designed to do X-ray astronomy in space, has a launch date scheduled for next September from the International Space Station. | aerospace | 1 |
https://lastrickland.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/burrito-bomber/ | 2018-05-26T17:13:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867841.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526170654-20180526190654-00343.warc.gz | 0.956245 | 269 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__125071699 | en | This CNN article talks about a new invention by two engineers, Yoni De Beule and John Boiles. It’s a drone that delivers burritos. It started in Sunnyvale, California, and the men expect to have it deliver across the nation soon. Customers will theoretically be able to order their burrito on a mobile app, and have the drone deliver it through GPS coordinates. The falling burritos each have individual parachutes that help them land softly. Despite the fact that the burrito bomber must still be launched by hand, after that, it flies itself. Although it is currently only a prototype, De Beule and Boiles are working hard to get it able to deliver. Federal Aviation Administration guidelines on unmanned aircrafts are still hindering the ability to use the burrito bomber, for now. They will be reevaluated in 2015 and then, the Burrito Bomber may be able to deliver burritos.
Other food drones have been proposed in the past. There is a fairly popular one on Youtube of a Dominoes pizza being delivered through the air. However, none have actually come as far as the burrito bomber so far. I admire the hard work and dedication of these two engineers, and this technology could make it a lot easier for delivery of everything, not being limited to food. | aerospace | 1 |
https://windgefluester.net/lufthansa-cargo-receives-last-two-777fs-announces-final-md-11-flight-date/ | 2022-11-26T08:19:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446706285.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20221126080725-20221126110725-00401.warc.gz | 0.946812 | 535 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__53432399 | en | Lufthansa Cargo receives last two 777Fs, announces final MD-11 flight date
Lufthansa Cargo, the cargo division of German airline Lufthansa, has just taken delivery of its last two Boeing 777Fs. The aircraft, registered D-ALFJ and D-ALFK, will be based at the airline’s hub at Frankfurt Airport.
These two new aircraft bring the Lufthansa Cargo fleet to eleven Boeing 777Fs. These are in addition to four aircraft of the same type operated by sister company AeroLogic. In a press release, Dorothea von Boxberg, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo, said that âwe are pleased to be able to offer our customers the capacity of our fifteen highly efficient freighters. Thanks to the availability of core cargo on Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings planes, which are gradually increasing their frequencies, we are building a dense network with global capacity â.
The D-ALFK is a new aircraft from the Boeing plant in Everett, Wash. With this acquisition, Lufthansa Cargo has concluded its options to purchase freighters from the American manufacturer. The D-ALFJ, on the other hand, was bought on the second-hand market. Due to the excessive demand faced by the freight industry, and in order for the aircraft to be available as soon as possible, the aircraft will not immediately be painted in the Lufthansa Cargo livery. Therefore, in the meantime, the aircraft will be all white with only an inscription on the fuselage.
With these deliveries, Lufthansa Cargo has completed its program to expand its fleet of large aircraft. According to the specialist site planespotters.net, the airline has yet to add two A321P2Fs (D-AEUA and D-AEUC) from its sister company Lufthansa Cityline.
Date of last MD-11 flight announced
The last three-engined Lufthansa group, which is coincidentally the last MD-11 registered in Europe, now displays messages saying “Goodbye” and “Thank you, MD-11” engraved on its fuselage. With this Lufthansa Cargo salutes the model for over 23 years of service.
The last flights of the aircraft in question, the D-ALCC, will be to Cairo, Tel Aviv, Chicago and New York. Its last landing, at Frankfurt airport, is scheduled for October 15, 2021 at noon. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.rusaviainsider.com/ukraine-international-retires-last-737-classic/ | 2024-02-27T00:19:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474669.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226225941-20240227015941-00628.warc.gz | 0.946595 | 681 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__32976875 | en | In line with its fleet renewal masterplan, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has now retired its last Boeing 737 Classic, as it prepares to start taking deliveries of the country’s first B737MAX type in the spring of 2019.
Last week, UIA’s Boeing 737-300 aircraft (registration number UR-GBD) operated its final flight under the airline’s call sign. It was the third and last of the Boeing 737 classic generation (two B737-300s and one B737-500) which have ceased operating with the airline this year. It means that the carrier’s medium-haul, 30-strong fleet, which perform the core of its operations, includes only B737-800s and -900s, with an average age of 8.7 years.
Next year UIA is poised to become the country’s first operator of Boeing’s newest Boeing 737MAX version. “The classic generation of aircraft with which UIA started its activities in 1992 have played their role. We are thankful, because they have been reliable planes, thereby allowing us to become the airline we are now,” enthuses the airline’s communications director Evgeniya Satska. “The next step for UIA’s medium-haul fleet renewal will be start of the delivery of three Boeing 737MAX aircraft in the spring of 2019,” she adds.
So far in 2018, Ukraine International has taken delivery of a total of seven aircraft – three long haul Boeing 777-200ERs and four Boeing 737-800s, three of which were brand new. This is five fewer than originally planned, because the airline delayed or cancelled the deliveries of a B777-200, two B737NGs and two Embraer-195 regional jets.
UIA became the first Boeing 737-family operator in Ukraine in 1992. Since then, throughout 26 years’ of UIA’s activities, the company has used 74 aircraft, 42 of which are currently still flying under the UIA call sign.
As a result, UIA’s fleet now consists of 42 aircraft: three B777-200ERs, four B767-300ERs, 26 B737-800s, four B737-900s and five Embraer-190s. The ageing B767-300 long-haul aircraft are to be phased out in the 2019-2020 period.
In the first nine months of 2018 Ukraine International Airlines carried more than six million passengers, a 15 per cent year-on-year increase, with the share of transfer passengers on UIA’s scheduled flights reaching 54 per cent. During the period, the airline’s load factor also increased by 0.6 up to 81.5 per cent as it expanded its network and added four new international destinations from Kyiv – to Cairo, Copenhagen, Toronto and Delhi.
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https://cordis.europa.eu/programme/id/H2020_LC-MG-1-15-2020/en | 2024-04-22T09:56:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00235.warc.gz | 0.911637 | 1,220 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103855940 | en | Towards global environmental regulation of supersonic aviation Proposals should timely assess the holistic environmental impact of potential supersonic aviation and provide evidence for public acceptance long with suitable international high environmental standards. Proposals should take into consideration the results achieved within the EU projects FP6 HISAC[[https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/75786/reporting/en]] (Environmentally friendly high-speed aircraft) and Horizon 2020 RUMBLE[[https://rumble-project.eu/i/]] (Regulation and norm for low sonic boom levels). Proposals should also include the latest technological developments and explore potential solutions beyond the state-of-the-art, contributing to two or more of the following areas:Advance further high-fidelity environmental modelling integrated into multi-disciplinary optimization of supersonic aircraft, trajectories and operations.Assess and explore physics-based pathways to decrease noise and emissions at airport/local and global level (i.e. CO2, NOx, water vapour as well as their impact to ozone concentration in the stratosphere). Assess their impacts to trajectory optimization and aeropropulsion technologies to further reduce sonic-boom level and emissions.Quantify the efficiency of sonic boom shaping in terms of various boom effects, and not only in terms of noise (e.g. sleep disturbance).Explore further the characterisation of indoor boom annoyance (relevant metrics, measurements devices and locations), in collaboration with EASA and other national and international agencies.Quantify sonic boom variability due to meteorology, turbulence, urban environment and buildings and address the development of certification processes that take into consideration the stochastic nature of sonic boom.Develop at European or International level, accepted and validated modelling tools that capture the physics of the generation and propagation of sonic booms, towards further contributing at ICAO level, according to the CAEP work programme and agenda. The proposals may include the commitment from the European Aviation Safety Agency and European national civil aviation authorities to assist or to participate in the actions. In line with the strategy for EU international cooperation in research and innovation (COM(2012)497), international cooperation is encouraged, in particular with countries such as the Russian Federation, United States of America, Japan, Canada, Brazil, Australia and South Africa. International cooperation can include work towards the development of enabling technologies, joint tests, standards and certification, taking into account bodies such as United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).Where applicable, proposals are encouraged to join international demonstration campaigns for noise and emissions assessments at all phases, including take-off and landing, provided that meaningful outcomes can be delivered according to CAEP work programme and agenda.The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 and 5 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting lower or higher amounts. This action is part of the Aviation International Cooperation Flagship called ""Safer and Greener Aviation in a Smaller World"" mentioned in the introduction to this work programme 2018-2020.Accelerated public and privately-funded development and demonstration efforts in the US, over the last years, aim towards the introduction of new commercial supersonic aircraft as early as 2020-2022. In parallel, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take a leadership role in creating federal and international policies, regulations, and standards to certify safe and efficient civil supersonic aircraft operations. Other countries such as Japan and Russia are also investing in research on commercial supersonic aircraft.The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly Resolution A39-1 instructs the Council to review its Annexes so as to ensure that they take due account of the problems that the operation of supersonic aircraft may create for the public. In response to this Resolution, the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) is in the process of developing environmental standards and recommended practices (SARPs) under Annex 16. In October 2018 Austria on behalf of the European Union, of all EU Member States, of other Member States of the European Civil Aviation Conference and of Eurocontrol, submitted a working paper at ICAO (AN-Conf/13-WP/211)[[https://www.icao.int/Meetings/anconf13/Documents/WP/wp_211_en.pdf]]. This European working paper presents the European views on the subject and urges a holistic environmental approach (noise and emissions) before considering the introduction of supersonic aircraft into the global air navigation system.In response to this European working paper, the challenge for the EU is to act promptly and shape together with the International community high environmental standards in line with ICAO Assembly Resolution A39-1. Research is needed for better understanding the combined and interdependent environmental impacts of potential supersonic aviation on citizens, as well as on the European and international regulatory and certification processes.The EU should remain a decisive player for thorough development of ICAO noise and emissions standards setting (CO2 and air pollutants). This topic supports this objective by developing expertise at European and international level.Leveraging resources with international partners can help, on the one hand, in shaping the new global regulations in line with EU’s climate change Long Term Strategy, and on the other hand, in sharing costs, risks and benefits, as well as in ensuring a level playing field. Maintain high level of environmental protection, especially in terms of global and local emissions and noise.Ensure suitable global regulations, standards, operational procedures and recommended practices for the protection of the citizens and of the environment.Contribute to maintain world-class knowledge and skills in Europe in the field of civil supersonic aviation.Contribute to stimulate disruptive innovation in civil aviation with spin-offs into other civil aerospace segments and other civil sectors.Contribute to inspire and engage new generations of students and engineers. | aerospace | 1 |
https://topnewreview.com/potensic-atom-se-vs-autel-evo-nano-plus-vs-dji-mini-2-se/ | 2024-02-21T17:20:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473524.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221170215-20240221200215-00423.warc.gz | 0.905328 | 3,093 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__16552338 | en | Potensic Atom SE vs Autel Evo Nano plus vs DJI Mini 2 SE
Words: Matt Kollat, Derek Adams Photography: Phil Barker
Summer’s a great time to get into drone flying – here are three to try. Read our Potensic Atom SE vs Autel Evo Nano plus vs DJI Mini 2 SE.
Whether it’s capturing breathtaking landscapes, video footage of your holiday, or even inspecting the tiles on your roof, modern camera drones offer unparalleled ways in which to capture crisp 4K video and high-resolution images without your feet moving an inch. With another warm summer just over the horizon, now is the time to consider buying yourself that camera drone you’ve always wanted but perhaps kept putting off because of all the legal hoops you need to jump through in order to fly it.
Well, don’t let the spectre of official licensing rules dissuade you because today’s sub-250g drones – like the trio of keenly-priced, high-flying titans we’re looking at – are exempt from the majority of regulations so you can fly them almost anywhere.
Sub-250g category drones are not only small and portable, but they pretty much fly themselves and will stay aloft for up to 30 minutes while transmitting pin-sharp real-time video back to the operator on the ground from up to six miles away. Their tiny cameras, meanwhile, can produce stunning 4K or 2.7K video and pin-sharp high-res images via a simple tap of a smartphone button. So what are you waiting for?
Table of Contents
- WHATS ON TEST…
- POTENSIC ATOM SE Review
- AUTEL EVO NANO+ Review
- DJI MINI 2 SE Review
- DRONING ON: THINGS TO KNOW
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An almost-perfect beginner drone – if only the camera performance was better thoroughly enjoyable sub-250g drone, the Potensic Atom SE has easy-to-master controls and plenty of flying modes to choose from. The supposedly 4K camera is far from impressive, and footage stabilisation is a bit clunky, but beginner pilots on a budget should consider the Atom SE as their first (or next) drone.
The Potensic Atom SE is a delight to fly. The controls are easy to master, and there are plenty of features to play around with. It’s also super responsive, with only a minimal delay between the control stick and the drone’s movement. Even if you’re not an ultra-experienced drone pilot, you’ll likely be able to fly the Atom SE easily.
The Atom SE is super lightweight, so wind speed does dramatically affect the drone’s flight pattern. This doesn’t mean it’s tricky to fly; if you press the control stick forward, it will fly in that direction. However, the horizon on the footage might not look quite straight.
There are a few different flight modes, including Follow Me, Circle Flight and Waypoint Flight modes. These all seemed to work fine, and we can see the appeal of using the Circle Flight mode when you’re standing on top of a peak or in a middle of a clearing.
The Atom SE is equipped with a 12MP Sony CMOS sensor capable of shooting 12MP photos in JPG and RAW (DNG) formats and 4K HD
The controls are easy to master, and there are plenty of features
Potensic’s compact drone also has an emergency return-to-home mode, which is automatically activated when the battery drops to 25% video at 30fps. It has a 118° field of view and a +20° to -90° vertical camera adjustment angle. Sadly the video capabilities leave much to be desired, especially when the light conditions aren’t perfect. The footage doesn’t feel like 4K, and it generally looks grainy. There is no shakiness, so that’s good, and you can adjust the camera angle vertically. But apart from that, it’s hard to say anything nice about the camera.
Due to the way the drone moves and its inability to withstand wind, the footage often ends up jerky and not level. Instead of the gently rolling back-and-forth movement FPV drones produce, videos look like someone fixed an action cam at the bottom of a pendulum – it swings rapidly from one side to the other.
Despite the underwhelming camera, this drone flies well and has plenty of top-notch features to get beginner drone pilots on board. It’s not massively more affordable than the DJI Mini 2 SE but offers more flying modes and extra features, making it more appealing to those who prioritise the flying experience over camera footage.
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This titchy drone boasts the best camera ever fitted to a sub-250g model hen the standard Autel Evo Nano came out, it blew us away with its smooth flight characteristics and unbelievable camera. The Evo Nano+ is the exact same drone bar the camera, which puts it in a whole other class when it comes to shooting aerial videography and photography.
Before we get to flight performance, we should address an issue that has had some critics in a bit of a tizz – namely the Evo Nano+’s ability to fly in strong winds. We can appreciate their concern to some degree because we know what it’s like getting a drone back in a headwind. But this titchy thing only weighs 249g – how could it possibly fly efficiently in a gale where tree branches are in full sway?
Wind aside, what’s this drone’s control system like? In a word, amazing. For a drone of this size and weight, the Evo Nano+ is as smooth as smooth can be. The control stick resistance feels perfect and the power-to-stick-input ratio is as good as any DJI drone. In short, this bird is easy enough for your cat to fly.
Aside from the smooth flight controls, the gimbal control wheel allows for precise camera positioning without any sudden changes in speed. We haven’t had one issue with this: basically, the more pressure you apply to the wheel the faster the camera tilts. Well done, Autel!
Video transmission quality is an area where this drone excels
Unlike the DJI Mini 2 SE, which ships with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, the Nano+’s camera is equipped with a 0.8-inch CMOS sensor. It’s capable of delivering 50 megapixel images and a wide range of video resolutions, from pin-sharp 4K (3840×2160) at up to 30 frames per second all the way down to 1080p at up to 60fps.
Video transmission quality is another area where this drone excels. Unlike, say, the DJI Mini 2 which transmits visuals from the drone’s camera in 720p, this one is in 2.7K for up to 1km away and 1080p beyond that. You’ll come to appreciate this extra clarity when flying in areas with complex lighting and lots of obstacles.
While the Evo Nano+ is a lot more expensive to buy than the DJI Mini 2 SE, its overall specification is much closer to that of the DJI Mavic Air 2 and, to some degree, the much more expensive DJI Air 2 S. For a small sub-250g drone that ships with three-way obstacle avoidance, a mini smorgasbord of autonomous flight modes and a stunning 4K camera, the Autel Evo Nano+ is nothing short of sensational.
We don’t know what kind of magic fairy dust Autel’s R&D bods sprinkled on the camera but it’s clearly something special
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You get almost all the features of the DJI Mini 2 but for a lot less poiler alert: the DJI Mini 2 SE is a superb sub-250g drone with an excellent gimbal and brilliant flight capabilities. The price is just right for the feature set. And from a flight performance point of view, it’s almost identical to the DJI Mini 2, and it only falls a little bit short in video capabilities – a small price to pay for significant savings.
We were super impressed with the flying capabilities of the DJI Mini 2 SE. Not only does the drone have the same flying prowess as its more expensive sibling, the Mini 2, but it also has Level 5 wind resistance (up to 10.7m/s or 38 km/h) and ±0.1 m vertical and ±0.3 m horizontal hovering accuracy (with vision positioning). This, combined with the superb three-axis gimbal performance, ensures that the DJI Mini 2 SE stays where you left it in the air.
There are three flying modes: Normal, Sport and Cine. You’ll need to set the drone in Sport to reach maximum ascend, descend and flight speeds, whereas, in Cine mode, flight speed is limited for more stable video capturing.
The drone also has a few different return-to-home (RTH) modes. Smart RTH uses GPS to find its way back to the controller; Low Battery RTH is triggered when the battery has just enough juice to make it home and the Failsafe RTH option backtracks the drone’s flight path if it loses connection to the controller (up to 50 metres).
Despite the cheaper price, the DJI Mini 2 SE inherited many of the Quickshot modes of the Mini 2, including Helix (the drone ascends around an object in a spiral fashion), Circle (spiralling movement at a set altitude) and Boomerang (it ascends and then descends along an elliptical route). You can also shoot Sphere, Wide Angle, and 180° panoramas using the aircraft.
At this price point, it’s hard to be mad at the DJI Mini 2 SE
To make beginner pilots’ life easier, the drone also has Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing functions, which can be initiated via the DJI Fly app
Interestingly, it uses the same 12 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor as the Mini 2, the latter of which can shoot videos in 4K, whereas the Mini 2 SE can only shoot 2.7K footage up to 30 fps. Sadly, the DJI Mini 2 SE hasn’t got a True Vertical Shooting option either -as found on the DJI Mini 3 Pro – so you’ll need to crop the videos if you prefer to post vids on Instagram/TikTok.
The DJI Mini 2 SE is a superb drone for beginners. It offers plenty of user-friendly features, such as Quickshots video modes, Auto Takeoff and Landing, return-to-home modes and more. Better still, it allows you to shoot photos in RAW format. There are a couple of small trade-offs, such as the lack of 4K video resolution and no True Vertical Shooting options, but at this price point, it’s hard to be mad at the DJI Mini 2 SE. You get what you pay for and then some.
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AUTEL EVO NANO+
- Large 0.8-inch CMOS sensor
- amazing fl.9 aperture for low-light shooting
- stunning 4K video
- huge 50MP stills
- three-way obstacle avoidance
- under 250 grams
- Not the fastest top speed in wind
- Not the cheapest small drone on the market
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If you’re looking for a small, pocket-sized sub-250g drone that shoots phenomenal 4K video footage and aerial photos in practically any light, this is the model for you. It’s the perfect drone for amateur film-makers and an absolute shoo-in for travelling.
DJI MINI 2 SE
- Superb flight performance
- Remote Controller is easy to use
- 3-axis gimbal
- level 5 wind resistance
- No 4K or True Vertical Shooting options
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At this price, the performance is beyond reproach. You miss out on some camera features, but it’s plenty of functionality for beginners.
POTENSIC ATOM SE
- Folding design for easy storage
- Easy to control
- A range of different flying modes
- Camera leaves much to be desired
- Doesn’t cope well in any sort of wind
- Strong vignetting on footage
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Flies well and has plenty of top-notch features. But it fails on camera performance.
DRONING ON: THINGS TO KNOW
WHAT IS THE SUB-250G CATEGORY?
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has many laws that forbid the use of most drones without official permission, usually in the form of a Flyer ID and a Pilot ID. In the process, the CAA also created a sub-250g weight category for smaller camera-carrying drones as they don’t pose a threat to people below. This means you can fly any sub-250g drone over people, cities, towns, tourist attractions, beaches and parks.
CAMERA QUALITY IS EVERYTHING
Aside from basic flight performance, the most important element of any drone used for shooting video and stills is the quality of the camera and gimbal. We can’t stress enough how important it is to choose a drone with a decent camera and ideally a mechanical 3-axis gimbal because without these two stalwarts the quality of your footage and stills may turn out to be very disappointing.
Many modern camera drones now feature a tranche of ‘smart shots’, ie automatically generated flight paths and camera angles that are difficult to achieve when flying manually. Chief among these is the ubiquitous ‘orbit’ mode, which commands the drone to fly nose-in in a perfect circle around your chosen subject. Some models like the Autel Evo Nano+ also include an ‘Active Track’ function which follows slow moving subjects really well.
ADJUST INFLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
All three of these drones we’ve covered here allow you to customise certain flight parameters but the DJI and Autel models provide a much wider selection. This includes joystick sensitivity, yaw speed, gimbal tilt speed, plus a variety of handy camera settings. It’s therefore worth going for a model that allows for these levels of customisation if only to enhance your enjoyment and make you a more composed flyer. | aerospace | 1 |
https://rusi.org/videos/call-to-arms/episode-2-climate-change-and-security/ | 2022-08-18T14:54:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573197.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818124424-20220818154424-00351.warc.gz | 0.873469 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__17972646 | en | Research Fellow Alexandra Stickings speaks to Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy Lead in the Ministry of Defence.
In this second episode General Nugee discusses the MoD's response to climate change threats, the "greening" of Defence, and what will be the future role of militaries in combating environmental damage and in adapting to a climate-changed security environment.
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http://airportjournals.com/sun-lakes-aero-club-begins-12th-year/ | 2023-12-03T23:27:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00462.warc.gz | 0.959358 | 1,167 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__267360383 | en | By Gary L. Vacin
A Sun Lakes resident’s love for aviation and an article submitted to the Splash back in the summer of 1995 led to the formation of the Sun Lakes Aero Club. Now numbering more than 70 members, the organization will have its first fall meeting October 17 at Sun Lakes Country Club.
Aldo Galvanoni, known to his friends as Al Galvi, penned the piece for the “Human Interest” section of the paper. The article described Galvi’s lifelong experiences in aviation. The final paragraph, however, suggested the possibility of forming an aviation-related organization for Sun Lakes. Plane owners/pilots or aspiring pilots in the community were encouraged to contact Galvi to express their interest in forming such an organization.
Galvi submitted a number of articles to the Splash in the following months, each including a photo of an airplane. Sun Lakes residents Elton Dyal and Sam Doria were among the first to respond to Galvi’s initial article. Both were longtime aviation buffs who were involved with the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force chapter located at Falcon Field (FFZ) in Mesa. Vern Nelson, another Sun Lakes resident and flying enthusiast, joined the group in January 1996. The four formed the backbone of the club in its formative years.
“Our early meetings were very informal, generally consisting of those of us who showed up sitting around the table telling ‘war stories’ about our flying experiences,” Galvi recalled.
Occasionally, a hat would be passed for donations to support the club’s expenses, but that was about to change. Nelson introduced many ideas that have given structure and strength to the club. A newsletter was added; by-laws, policies and procedures were developed; annual dues were established; and officers were elected. Little by little, SLAC evolved from an informal gathering of aviation buffs into an official Sun Lakes organization.
The club meets the third Wednesday of each month, from October through May, in the arts and crafts room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. The highlight of each meeting is a featured speaker talking about some unique aspect of aviation. The October 17 meeting will include a presentation by Korean War veteran and SLAC member Tom Malthaner, who will entertain members with his vast knowledge of the history of World War II.
Previous speakers have given presentations on topics ranging from aviation safety and flying powered parachutes to Grand Canyon International Airport and the TWA-800 crash.
From the beginning, the club’s purpose has been to foster interest in aviation and to promote increased knowledge in all aviation-related fields. Membership has always been open to those having widely varying interests, including ultralites, hot air balloons, sailplanes, homebuilt and factory-built aircraft, radio-controlled models and even paper airplanes.
Members include current and previous general aviation pilots, retired military and airline pilots and others who share an interest in flying. Some have tens of thousands of hours of logged pilot time, some have none, but all are welcome. Local pilots who own airplanes are especially invited to join.
All four of the original founders are still active in SLAC. Galvi, who at 88 years of age may be the oldest FAA-certified flight instructor in Arizona, if not the U.S., serves as the club’s vice president. Nelson, now 92, still manages the club’s website and prepares the monthly updates. He seldom misses a monthly meeting or fly-in. Dyal, responsible for obtaining speakers for the meetings, flies his Beechcraft Bonanza to many club fly-ins. Doria seldom misses a meeting, fly-in or field trip.
Unlike many other flying-related clubs, SLAC doesn’t own aircraft. However, about a dozen members own planes or have access to planes through membership in conventional flying clubs.
Nelson also was instrumental in developing the club’s website, which features pages available to both members and non-members. Non-member pages include the club history, information on how to join, previous Splash articles, programs and activities and links to other aviation-related websites. Pages available only to members include a membership roster, member profiles, list of members owning aircraft, treasurer’s report, board minutes and club bylaws and procedures.
Another Nelson innovation is an update emailed to members twice a month. One of the most valuable membership benefits, this feature includes club-related information such as meeting and club activity reminders and other information about club members. Most of the update is devoted to aviation-related items and photos submitted by members.
Club activities also include fly-ins and field trips to aviation-related sites and attractions in the area. Members owning planes volunteer for fly-ins, with expenses shared by other members who ride as passengers. Previous fly-in sites include the Palm Springs Air Museum, the Titan Missile site at Tucson, the March Field Museum and Edwards AFB in California, as well as trips to Sierra Vista to tour Kartchner Caverns, Fort Huachuca Museum and the Military Intelligence Museum.
Fly-ins planned for this year include a tour of the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier & Museum at San Diego and the Lockheed-Martin Flight Service Station at Prescott. Club members have taken field trips to the Mars Space Facility at ASU and the Phoenix Terminal Radar Control facility in Phoenix. A tour of Luke AFB is planned for this fall.
For more information, visit [http://www.sunlakesaeroclub.org] or call Bob Walch, president, at 480-895-8869, or Al Galvi at 480-802-0104. | aerospace | 1 |
https://africatimes.com/2017/05/31/russian-space-station-scientists-find-microscopic-madagascar-on-iss-surface/ | 2023-10-02T01:49:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510942.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002001302-20231002031302-00787.warc.gz | 0.928459 | 355 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__86506306 | en | There are tiny pieces of Madagascar in orbit, and Russian scientists on the International Space Station (ISS) think they may be evidence for why the upper limit of Earth’s biosphere could be raised higher.
Russian cosmonauts aboard the ISS have taken 19 different samples, on missions across the years between 2010 and 2016, by swabbing the outside surface of the ISS to see what collects there in orbit.
Among their findings are the DNA of otherwise very earthbound bacteria that closely matches the soil samples on Madagascar, and fragments of bacterial sea plankton at home in the Barents Sea between Russia and Norway. They’ve also found other bacteria samples, fungi spores and plant genome DNA.
The explanation for why there are traces of Madagascar at 400 kilometers above the earth is found in what scientists from TsNIImash Research Institute and Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, said is the “ionosphere lift phenomenon.” That lift can pull substances from the Earth’s surface into the upper atmospheric layer, anywhere from 60 kilometers to 1,000 kilometers high.
“In line with the discovery, Roscosmos scientists, jointly with other scientific groups, have prepared and substantiated a proposal to raise the upper border of the biosphere to 400 kilometers from the current altitude of 20 kilometers,” the Russian agency said in its press release.
The biosphere includes all layers where life on earth occurs, whether in the air, water or on land. Oddly, the Russian team wasn’t really looking for life on Earth: Their ISS surface tests were seeking evidence of extraterrestrial life, which could be blown on to the station with comet dust.
Image: YouTube/ISS Timelapse April 2017 | aerospace | 1 |
http://thisisisrael.blogspot.com/2008/01/ | 2018-07-16T12:08:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589270.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716115452-20180716135452-00424.warc.gz | 0.977548 | 236 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__141760620 | en | But...imagine going to Jordan...and finding out that because of technical problems or inclement weather, the plane is going to land...in SYRIA!
This happened to an Israeli couple a few weeks ago...but they managed to avoid any problems when the plane's passengers were kept on the plane while the problem was fixed.
Now, imagine a plane with 100 Israelis onboard. Luckily even Royal Jordanian Airlines realized delivering 100 Israelis to Syria is NOT a good idea! The plane and its passengers were rerouted to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. Clearly the other non-Israeli passengers would be safer in our airport than our passengers would be if they landed in Damascus!
This is part of what it means to be Israeli, I suppose.
Here's the news story, as reported by YNET:
A Royal Jordanian Airlines flight, carrying 100 Israeli passengers and scheduled to land in Jordan, was rerouted to Damascus Syria for an emergency landing due to inclement weather Thursday. Due to the presence of Israeli passengers, however, the flight was ultimately rerouted to Ben Gurion Airport, where it was delayed for six hours due to weather condition. | aerospace | 1 |
http://gcacnews.blogspot.com/2011/01/tanker-boom-breaks-off.html | 2018-05-21T01:25:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794863901.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20180521004325-20180521024325-00462.warc.gz | 0.965319 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__54766651 | en | Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tanker boom breaks off
A large part of a refueling boom broke off from an Airbus tanker during an exercise Wednesday. Airbus said the cause of the accident off the coast of Portugal was not yet clear. Both the tanker, which was to be delivered to the Australian air force, and a Portuguese F-16 were damaged. The boom fell into the Atlantic Ocean. (Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, 01/20/11) Gulf Coast note: The U.S. Air Force is expected to pick Boeing or Airbus aircraft for its new tankers. If Airbus is chosen, EADS North America plans to assemble them in Mobile, Ala. | aerospace | 1 |
http://ainonline.com/social-tags/jet-engines?page=23 | 2014-08-23T18:49:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1408500826322.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20140820021346-00089-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.935196 | 752 | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-35__0__70354164 | en | Despite having lost out to Rolls-Royce in the competition to power Dassault’s still-under-wraps super-midsize Falcon, Snecma is moving ahead with development its Silvercrest engine for business jets. The French manufacturer (Booth No. 824) is here exhibiting a full-size mockup of the 10,000-pound-thrust-class turbofan.
When Honeywell announced at last year’s NBAA Convention in Orlando its intention to build the HTF10000, a 10,000-pound-thrust turbofan engine for super-midsize to large business jets, its Tech 7000 engine demonstrator was in test with a variety of technologies running.
In a study released today entitled “The Market for General Aviation/Utility Aircraft 2007-2016,” Forecast International said it anticipates a decline in corporate demand for twin turboprops in favor of the fractional ownership of turbofan-powered aircraft. Further, it expects this trend to accelerate as more sub-$4 million very light jets are delivered.
For many years, the one market segment that General Electric’s turbine engine-manufacturing business didn’t serve was aircraft that use smaller turboprop engines. But that is changing; GE announced yesterday that it is buying Czech engine manufacturer Walter Engines. Based in Prague, Walter has manufactured more than 37,000 aircraft engines since 1923.
Cessna 208B Caravan, Globe, Ariz., July 22, 2005–The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the crash of Caravan N717BT was the fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine (damaging the turbine blades downstream) and the total loss of engine power.
Flight-testing of the Boeing 787 electro-thermal wing ice-protection system, jointly devised by Boeing, GKN Aerospace and Ultra Electronics, is to begin following completion of ground trials in the Boeing research aircraft-icing tunnel. Used for the first time in a U.S.
German-based MTU Aero Engines is to build a new low-pressure turbine factory in Rzeszów, southeast Poland. MTU Aero Engines Polska will develop and produce rotor and stator blades for low-pressure turbines as well as assemble those turbines. It will also repair parts. Construction will start this fall and will launch production early in 2009. MTU will invest €50 million ($65 million) over three years.
Confidence in Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan (GTF) program is such that company president Steve Finger is talking about a potential widebody application for the engine. “We’re looking at that for late next decade,” he told Aviation International News.
Having passed responsibility for an engine for the planned Bombardier C Series 110- to 149-seat jetliner to its U.S. parent, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) says time devoted to the exercise has not been wasted. Rather, it is contributing to work on a 10,000- to 14,000-pound-thrust design–dubbed X10–aimed at a future generation of large business and corporate jets.
Visitors to Alenia Aermacchi, part of the Finmeccanica stand here at Le Bourget, will find the same M-311 lightweight jet basic/advanced trainer avionics demonstrator the company showed two years ago. However, the program has moved forward since then, with advancements in both the commercial and technical fields. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.examiner.com/article/u-s-customs-and-border-protection-deliberately-crashes-drone?cid=rss | 2016-06-29T06:35:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783397567.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624154957-00113-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.963963 | 316 | CC-MAIN-2016-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__68112336 | en | Somewhere off the coast of San Diego last night a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone was deliberately downed.
The decision to crash the multimillion dollar unmanned aircraft was made after a mechanical malfunction was discovered in the operating system. The Texas-based remote ground crew made the call.
The Coast Guard moved into the area southwest of Point Loma around 1:15 a.m. this morning, January 28, to assist with debris recovery. It was unlikely that any of the highly sophisticated electronics onboard the drone were salvageable.
Mike Friel, spokesperson for the federal agency released a written statement:
"The crew determined that the UAS would be unable to return to where it originated in Sierra Vista, Ariz., and put the aircraft down in the water.”
The unmanned aerial surveillance drone was one of two specifically designed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems of San Diego, to be used over the ocean at altitudes of up to 50,000 feet. They can be airborne for a maximum of 20 hours.
Apparently, there was no threat to the general public with the drone’s malfunction or its crash landing however, the entire fleet of U.S. Customs and Border Protection drones has been grounded until the investigation is complete.
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Thanks for reading and thanks for supporting those who defend our nation. | aerospace | 1 |
https://twocircles.net/2007aug01/launch_mars_lander_delayed.html | 2023-12-09T12:15:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100909.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209103523-20231209133523-00455.warc.gz | 0.945817 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__103682856 | en | Washington : The planned launch of the Phoenix Mars lander has been pushed back, according to NASA.
Phoenix is now scheduled to be fired into space from Florida's Kennedy Space Centre aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket Saturday at either 5.26.34 a.m. or 6.02.59 a.m.
Poor weather at the space centre kept NASA from fuelling the rocket Tuesday afternoon and led to the decision to delay the launch.
The lander is the first in a series of crafts to further explore the availability and chemical make-up of water on Mars.
The Mars lander is due to launch just days before the Space Shuttle Endeavour is to leave for the International Space Station on Aug 7. Though the Phoenix has a flight window only through late Aug, a NASA spokesman told space.com that it was too soon to tell if its delay could push back the shuttle launch. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.patriottaxiway.com/boeing-space-exploration-division-crew-space-transportation-cst-100-2/ | 2023-09-29T21:25:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510528.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929190403-20230929220403-00215.warc.gz | 0.857597 | 204 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__27951330 | en | Boeing Space Exploration Division – Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100
The Boeing Company (Boeing), through its Space Exploration Division, solicited Patriot Taxiway Industries input regarding the design and development of the lighting for Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100.
Patriot Taxiway supplied the Crew Module Lighting to provide general illumination for crew activities, operations, and visual tasks being performed. The Patriot lighting is the latest technology Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and their power supplies.
The Lighting System supplied operated within –
Lighting System, Crew Tunnel (LED 1, LED 4, Tunnel)- Zone 2(2 white fixtures, two blue fixtures)
Lighting System, Crew Dome (LED 2 & LED 3)-Zone 1(2 white fixtures)
Lighting Power Supplies (Quantity = 2) (two separate supplies Zone 2 with egress unit functions)
Full MIL-STD testing and 55G shock launch testing was performed to customer requirements. | aerospace | 1 |
https://neemopani.com/saudia-arabia-to-send-first-woman-to-space/ | 2024-04-20T06:26:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00869.warc.gz | 0.9358 | 542 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__72464102 | en | Later this year, Saudi Arabia will send its first female astronaut on a space mission, the latest step in the country’s effort to shed its notoriously conservative reputation. According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Rayyana Barnawi will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) with Ali Al-Qarni for a 10-day expedition.
According to SPA and Axiom Space, Barnawi and Al-Qarni will go to the ISS in a SpaceX Dragon rocket as part of a mission this spring.
Peggy Whitson, a former NASA astronaut who will be making her fourth trip to the ISS, and Tennessee businessman John Shoffner, who will serve as the pilot, will also be on board Ax-2.
From Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Ax-2 crew to the International Space Station.
Oil-rich The neighbouring United Arab Emirates, which in 2019 became the first Arab nation to send one of its citizens into space, will be followed by Saudi Arabia in this endeavour.
Hazzaa al-Mansoori, an astronaut, stayed aboard the ISS for eight days. Later this month, Sultan al-Neyadi, another fellow Emirati, will travel to the space station.
The 41-year-old Neyadi, known as the “Sultan of Space,” will launch for the ISS atop a Falcon 9 rocket and become the first Arab astronaut to spend six months in space.
Through a variety of programmes, Gulf monarchs have been attempting to diversify their heavily dependent on hydrocarbon economies.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, has also been working to restructure the country in an effort to shed its reputation for austerity.
Women now have the freedom to drive and travel abroad without a male chaperone since his ascent to power in 2017, and their share of the workforce has increased from 17% to 37% since 2016.
But this is not Saudi Arabia’s first trip into space.
The first Arab Muslim to travel into space was Saudi royal Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, an air force pilot who participated in a US-organized space mission in 1985.
In 2018, Saudi Arabia set up a space program and last year launched another to send astronauts into space, all part of Prince Salman’s Vision 2030 agenda for economic diversification.
Axiom Space carried out its first private astronaut mission to the ISS in April 2022. Four private astronauts spent 17 days in orbit as part of Ax-1. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.h2-view.com/story/jaxa-and-toyota-sign-agreement-for-fuel-cell-powered-moon-rover/ | 2019-11-14T21:53:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668539.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20191114205415-20191114233415-00370.warc.gz | 0.916379 | 226 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__6753771 | en | The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation have taken the first steps in launching a Moon rover powered by fuel cells.
The two companies today signed a three-year research agreement, running from fiscal 2019 to fiscal year 2021 to manufacture, test and evaluate prototypes.
The rover will be used for missions to explore the Moon’s polar regions, with the aim of both investigating the possibility of using the Moon’s resources – such as frozen water – and acquiring technologies that enable exploration of the surfaces of massive heavenly bodies.
An overview of the research to be carried is as follows:
- Fiscal year 2019: Identifying technological elements that need to be developed for driving on the surface of the moon; drawing up specifications for a prototype rover
- Fiscal year 2020: Manufacturing test parts for each technological element; manufacturing a prototype rover
- Fiscal year 2021: Testing and evaluating both the manufactured test parts and the prototype rover
On 1st July (2019) Toyota established a dedicated Lunar Exploration Mobility Works. The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer said it plans to launch the lunar rover in 2029. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10720495/jet-edge-adds-g450-to-growing-fleet | 2015-04-26T15:50:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-18/segments/1429246654687.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20150417045734-00009-ip-10-235-10-82.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.923521 | 630 | CC-MAIN-2015-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-18__0__161363311 | en | LOS ANGELES – May 17, 2012 – Jet Edge International, a rapidly growing private services company that is reinventing the aviation industry with a boutique business model to offer more value to its clients and aircraft owners, has further expanded its large cabin Gulfstream fleet with a 2005 Gulfstream 450 (N97FT). The 14 passenger aircraft includes complimentary international and domestic Wi-Fi capabilities.
“This latest addition to our charter fleet further demonstrates the confidence aircraft owners have in Jet Edge to be able to provide turn-key charter management operations, as well as generate more value from their aircraft than ever before,” said Bill Papariella, president of Jet Edge International. “Our unique business model offers clients exceptional operational safety, superior personalized service as well as comprehensive charter management services and revenue for our owners.”
The Gulfstream 450 – the best large cabin, long range business jet in its class – has a range of almost 5,000 statute miles and has a 14-passenger configuration perfectly suited for non-stop intercontinental travels. The interior is appointed with four captain’s chairs in the forward cabin. The mid cabin features a folding divan, comfortably accommodating two sleeping passengers opposite two captain’s chairs. The aft cabin features a four-seat conference group, galley with full bar and catering capabilities, and a private aft lavatory exclusively for passengers.
“With this newest aircraft based in Southern California and Florida, we can better serve our private aircraft charter clients, who now have more options than ever before, as we continue to deliver the optimum combination of safety, speed, comfort and efficiency for every trip,” Papariella added. “From our convenient global operations centers, Jet Edge has the ability to provide aircraft charter and management services around the world,” Papariella said.
With a dedicated fleet of Gulfstream aircraft, Jet Edge offers clients an exceptional combination of price, performance and value-added customer preferences in the most popular large and ultra-large-cabin business jets, with new aircraft scheduled for delivery regularly. The Jet Edge Gulfstream fleet includes Gulfstream V, Gulfstream 450, Gulfstream IVSP, Gulfstream IV, Gulfstream III, and Gulfstream 200 aircraft.
About Jet Edge International
Jet Edge International, a Bard Capital Company, has quickly become a worldwide leader in large cabin private aviation and one of the fastest-growing, full-service integrated private jet management and service companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Jet Edge International offers individuals and companies 365-day-a-year guaranteed access to multiple jet types on one of the most diversified and state-of-the-art private jet fleets in the world with unparalleled and award-winning safety programs. Jet Edge International also offers aircraft management, charter management, on-demand charter, aircraft acquisition and sales and maintenance services. The Jet Edge International leadership team’s aviation expertise spans flight operations, aircraft sales, marketing, and maintenance management. For more information on Jet Edge International, please visit www.flyjetedge.com.
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https://retrospring.net/@fizzyarthur/q/111310030408364830 | 2024-02-25T06:01:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474581.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225035809-20240225065809-00396.warc.gz | 0.908 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__175426342 | en | Fighter jet crashes near an apartment complex during Thunder over Michigan airshow finale at Willow Run. The pilot and the passenger successfully ejected before the crash. Thoughts?
It casts a shadow on the education level of the airforce and the pilots in question. While they have to take huge risks in terms of warfare they must not take risks for entertainment displays.
Not much thought about this. I guess the stakes are pretty high at airshows just to impress a few people.
Yes let's fly military jets over civilian populations for entertainment purposes totally safe and normal what could go wrong also it's totally not uncleverly disguised propaganda
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https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/advanced-precision-kill-weapon-system-ii-apkws-ii-goes-to-war/3/ | 2024-02-26T11:08:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474659.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226094435-20240226124435-00056.warc.gz | 0.94753 | 662 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__201689488 | en | Seeker electronics then convert laser intensity to determine target angle and guide the rocket to the target. The proportional navigational software maintains the closure angle for static and moving targets. Simultaneously, an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) senses roll, pitch, and yaw. An autopilot uses the IMU data and seeker data to calculate flaperon positions, which are then moved appropriately by CAS. Corey describes this as “a pretty innovative” way of solving the problem, adding that flaperons impart maneuverability to the missile as it engages moving targets.
High Precision = Minimal Collateral Damage
Disclosing that that operational testing (with about 50 shots) yielded an average CEP – or average miss distance – of 0.44 meters, with weapons being fired from 1,500 meters to 5,000 meters, Corey says, “Every rocket has hit the laser mark. The requirement was 94 percent success rate and we met it.”
According to BAE, effective ranges are a minimum of 1,100 meters to 5,000 meters. Notably, the minimum range is significantly better than the threshold specification of 1,500 meters, although the objective requirement for minimum range for rotary wing aircraft is 500 meters. At minimum range, time of flight is less than 5 seconds. APKWS also has an off-axis capability of 0 to 14 degrees.
As far back as 2010, APKWS II met the 0.86 threshold requirement for system reliability – which is defined as guided reliability (0.95) X warhead reliability (0.91) X motor reliability (0.99) given the presence of a firing impulse.
In combat, the CONOPS is simple. The rockets, which are Lock on After Launch (LOAL) weapons, can be fired at targets illuminated by cooperative ground and air forces with handheld laser designators or be guided from a self-designator on the launch platform if so equipped or by ‘buddy lasing’ wherein one aircraft lases, the other fires. Multiple targets can be engaged as long as the laser Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) codes match.
At present, the weapon is in LRIP (low rate initial production) with a unit cost of $28,500 for the guidance unit, while the rocket itself costs around $1,500-2,000 per round. Industry analysts expect costs to drop significantly with volume orders.
The first contract for 325 units has been delivered. A second contract for 600 shipsets is underway since FY11. As of mid-April, 2012, about 400 units had been accepted, with a production rate of roughly 80 units per month.
Full Rate Production is under negotiation, with a decision expected this year. It is expected to be in two lots of 1,000 units – one each for FY12 and FY13, with Lot 3 expected in FY14.
The APKWS II as fielded today is for older helicopters (the AH-1Z has more precision capability so it was more important to develop the weapon for the older helicopters) and slow, fixed wing aircraft like the AT-6C from which BAE has carried out test firings in a company-sponsored demonstration. | aerospace | 1 |
http://lois-laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-96-433/page-111.html | 2013-06-20T11:33:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711515185/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133835-00061-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.932145 | 649 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__133679904 | en | Quality Assurance Program
406.47 (1) The holder of an operator certificate issued in respect of a flight training unit that operates an aeroplane or a helicopter shall, in order to ensure that its maintenance control system and all of the included maintenance schedules continue to be effective and to comply with these Regulations, establish and maintain a quality assurance program that
(a) is under the sole control of
(i) the person responsible for the maintenance control system appointed under paragraph 406.19(1)(a), or
(ii) the person to whom the management functions for the program have been assigned under subsection 406.36(2); and
(b) meets the requirements of section 426.47 of the personnel licensing standards.
(2) The person responsible for the maintenance control system shall ensure that records relating to the findings resulting from the quality assurance program are distributed to the appropriate manager for corrective action and follow-up in accordance with the policies and procedures specified in the maintenance control manual (MCM).
(3) The person responsible for the maintenance control system shall establish an audit system in respect of a quality assurance program that consists of the following:
(a) an initial audit within 12 months after the date on which the flight training unit operator certificate is issued;
(b) subsequent audits conducted at intervals set out in the MCM;
(c) a record of each occurrence of compliance or non-compliance with the MCM found during an audit referred to in paragraph (a) or (b);
(d) procedures for ensuring that each finding of an audit is communicated to them and, if management functions have been assigned to another person under subsection 406.36(2) or (3), to that person;
(e) follow-up procedures for ensuring that corrective actions are effective; and
(f) a system for recording the findings of initial and periodic audits, corrective actions and follow-ups.
(4) The records required under paragraph (3)(f) shall be retained for the greater of
(a) two audit cycles; and
(b) two years.
(5) If a flight training unit that operates an aeroplane or a helicopter is also the holder of an approved maintenance organization (AMO) certificate issued under section 573.02, the person responsible for the quality assurance program of the flight training unit under paragraph (1)(a) shall be the person responsible for the quality assurance program of the AMO.
(6) The duties related to the quality assurance program that involve specific tasks or activities within a flight training unit's activities shall be fulfilled by persons who are not responsible for carrying out those tasks or activities.
- SOR/2005-173, s . 13.
Division V — Flight Training Operations
Operational Control System
406.50 No flight training unit that conducts flight training in accordance with a flight training operations manual that has been approved by the Minister shall operate an aircraft unless the flight training unit has an operational control system that meets the personnel licensing standards and is under the control of its chief flight instructor.
- SOR/2006-352, s. 23.
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https://www.pinterest.fr/bmfgraphisme/the-space-of-the-possible/ | 2017-12-11T02:51:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948512054.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211014442-20171211034442-00641.warc.gz | 0.902547 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__202912855 | en | This picture of Neptune was produced from the last whole planet images taken through the green and orange filters on the Voyager 2 narrow angle camera. The images were taken at a range of million miles from the planet, 4 days and 20 hours before close
Complex caldera of Olympus Mons - Mars Express OLYMPUS MONS - THE CALDERA IN CLOSE-UP 11 February 2004 View from overhead of the complex caldera (summit crater) at the summit of Olympus Mons on Mars, the highest volcano in our Solar System.
Astronauts Irwin and Bull modeling the Apollo IVA (Intravehicular Activity) and EVA (Extravehicular Activity) spacesuits. Pair with the fascinating history of how the Apollo space suits were designed, complete with even more wonderful photos. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/upcoming-missions/noaa-swfo-l1/ | 2024-02-23T13:30:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474412.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223121413-20240223151413-00726.warc.gz | 0.89716 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__201918957 | en | Orbiting the Sun to provide early warnings for destructive space weather
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Space Weather Follow On-Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) includes a Rocket Lab-powered spacecraft built by Ball Aerospace. SWFO-L1 is expected to launch alongside the NASA GLIDE mission in 2025
SWFO-L1 is a heliophysics mission that will collect solar wind data and coronal imagery to meet NOAA’s operational requirements to monitor and forecast solar storm activity. SWFO-L1 will orbit the Sun at approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth on the Earth-Sun line, a point known as L1.
As a next-generation space weather observing satellite, SWFO-L1 will monitor signs of solar storms and assess their potential impact on our planet's space infrastructure. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.telespazio-vega.com/careers/vacancies/j3320-bic-grant-engineer/ | 2020-05-25T23:39:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390437.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525223929-20200526013929-00542.warc.gz | 0.89332 | 857 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__38182696 | en | An opportunity for engineers knowledgeable in downstream applications and innovation to work for Telespazio VEGA UK , on-site at ECSAT supporting external collaborations through the ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC).
To support the development and promotion of new applications and services for space technology.
Responsibilities / Duties
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to support the implementation of BIC and Grant activities through
- Day-to-day contact with ESA contractors (supplier/industry).
- Supporting the preparation of the ESA Space Solutions procurement proposals.
- Monitoring progress of ESA S2 start-ups and reporting.
- Providing support for activities (promotion, training etc) taking place in the Member States.
- Coordinating with other stakeholders, internal and external to ESA.
- Supporting expert meetings, particularly selection campaigns meetings with local ESA S2 entities and partners.
- Assessing highly innovative projects, in terms of business plan assessment and assessment of the technical and operational requirements applicable to space derived technologies and applications and their integration in terrestrial products and services.
- Ensuring timely internal and external reporting by ESA S2 entities and support where needed.
- Attracting and evaluating project proposals
- Supporting ESA S2 contractors in the identification and characterisation of new products and services exploiting current and next generation of space technologies (e.g. materials, sensors, robotics, software, etc) and satellite systems (e.g. Satcom, Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation) and their integration in non-space domains.
- Reporting of grant deployment.
- Data collection and analysis to produce the aggregated yearly grant reporting.
- Defining and implementing strategies to capture and analyse grant impact on SDG-related data on ESA Space Solutions activities in the report.
Qualifications / Experience
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology Innovation or other related area.
- Experience managing technology and innovation.
- Sound knowledge of the overall space applications market, and specific experience in specifying, developing, evaluating and promoting applications making use of technologies transferred from the space domain and the utilisation satellite systems.
- Sound knowledge of downstream space services and applications and with relevant space technologies (i.e. satellite communications, navigation and earth observation).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- High standard of document drafting.
- Ability to work with software reporting tools particularly Microsoft Sharepoint, as well as some familiarity to add features in these reporting tools.
- Experience in innovation (i.e., bringing products and services into market) and early stage commercialization.
- Sound knowledge of Data Analytics Software (e.g, Tableau, Python, Matlab, R)
- Awareness of ESA and in particular various TIA space applications and ESA S2 programs
- Experience using open-source Machine learning-related frameworks (e.g., NLTK, TensorFlow)
- Proficiency in German and/or Italian
- Willing to travel to ESA establishments and/or other European locations;
- Must be Comfortable in an international working environment;
All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date for applications is 3rd June 2020.
Location of the position is ECSAT, Harwell, UK.
To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
By sending your CV to [email protected] you give your consent for Telespazio VEGA to hold and process your personal information for the purpose of the application.
Competitive Package, covering salary, generous holiday allowance and other benefits.
In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. | aerospace | 1 |
http://aviatorflight.com/toilet-waste-happens/ | 2019-03-23T01:17:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202704.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20190323000443-20190323022443-00286.warc.gz | 0.953711 | 484 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__103629077 | en | Airliner toilets use either a “closed waste system,” which works much like a common house toilet and flushes the wastewater into an onboard sewage tank, or the more modern “vacuum waste system,” which sucks wastewater into the tank.
While up in the air, the latter is powered by the difference between the air pressure outside the airplane and inside the cabin, and produces a roaring vacuum whenever a passenger activates the flush. (The noise may make it seem like the toilet is flushing your waste out into the atmosphere, but it’s not.)
Under normal circumstances, the ground crew disposes of the sewage after the plane lands. Even if the pilot and flight attendants wanted to empty a tank midflight, they couldn’t, as the valve is located on the outside of the plane, and can only be opened by the ground crew.
Waste can seep out of the tanks in a malfunctioning aircraft. This happens when a sewage tank or drain tube develops a leak, usually resulting in what air travel experts refer to as “blue ice”—which is what you get when the blue waste treatment liquid from a plane toilet is exposed to freezing temperatures at high altitude.
Blue ice typically gathers and stays on the outside of the aircraft, but sometimes it breaks off before landing. When blue ice does come loose, is often melts and evaporates before reaching the ground.
Leakage of waste is also a serious safety concern in the air. Blue ice has been known to damage aircraft, in one case even knocking an engine off the wing. The Federal Aviation Administration says that some falling blue waste might be nothing more than tinted excrement from a migratory bird that happened to have eaten a blue-colored fruit.
Some other vehicles do intentionally dump waste while in transit. Cruise ships, which can be thought of as small cities on the sea, routinely discharge thousands of gallons of human sewage a day.
Until the 1990s, U.S. trains commonly flushed their waste onto the tracks, simply asking passengers not to use the bathroom while the train was in the station, and this is still common in some parts of the world.
Now they store waste in an onboard holding tank. Aboard the International Space Station, solid waste from astronauts is tightly bagged and fired back toward Earth in an unmanned vehicle. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.totpi.com/2016/02/04/donald-trumps-jet-makes-emergency-landing-in-tennessee/ | 2023-09-23T08:47:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923062631-20230923092631-00127.warc.gz | 0.924559 | 114 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__131270696 | en | Nashville, TN – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s plane made an emergency landing in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday because of engine trouble, officials said.
The Boeing 757 was flying to Little Rock, Arkansas, from New York when it landed at Nashville International Airport.
Trump traveled the rest of the way in a small charter aircraft, a campaign spokeswoman said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Trump’s plane landed safely at 4:40 p.m. after reporting engine problems.
The agency will investigated the incident, it said. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.icao.tv/innovation-webinar-series/season:1/videos/new-digital-era-of-aviation-the-path-forward-for-airspace-traffic-management | 2024-04-13T06:21:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816586.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413051941-20240413081941-00046.warc.gz | 0.913587 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__104971449 | en | Postponed - Originally schedule for 25 November 2020 - New date will be 30 November 2020 9:00 AM GMT-5.
The aerospace industry is moving incredibly quickly with innovations in aircraft types, sizes, and flight capabilities. The introduction of these new vehicles is no longer a question of if they will arrive, but when. In order to support this growth and innovation in respect to emerging aviation sectors, a modernized and scalable approach to air traffic management is needed. It will be a phased journey, which requires coordination with all stakeholders.
Airbus and Boeing have a longstanding role at the heart of driving progress in international aviation. With the underlying commitment to safety, they share a common vision: a future airspace where new and existing users safely operate within a single airspace system. This system will enable the secure and efficient delivery of new aviation services to the entire community, while ensuring long term sustainable growth in the air transportation sector. | aerospace | 1 |
https://r3.rappler.com/science-nature/earth-space/125600-astronaut-scott-kelly-retirement-april | 2022-10-02T21:37:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337360.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20221002212623-20221003002623-00505.warc.gz | 0.96573 | 491 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__230461177 | en | Astronaut Scott Kelly to retire in April
MIAMI, USA – Astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from NASA next month, after spending nearly a year in space and setting a record for the most cumulative days in space of any American, the US space agency said.
Kelly, a former Navy pilot who joined NASA in 1996, will leave the agency April 1.
"This year-in-space mission was a profound challenge for all involved, and it gave me a unique perspective and a lot of time to reflect on what my next step should be on our continued journey to help further our capabilities in space and on Earth," Kelly said in a statement.
"I am humbled and excited by new opportunities for me to support and share the amazing work NASA is doing to help us travel farther into the solar system and work with the next generation of science and technology leaders."
He gave no further details on his plans post-retirement.
However, Kelly – who is allowing his body to be studied to further research on the effects of long-term spaceflight – will "continue to participate in the ongoing research related to his one-year mission," NASA said.
"He will provide periodic medical samples and support other testing in much the same way that his twin brother, former astronaut Mark Kelly, made himself available for NASA's Twins Study during his brother's mission."
Kelly is a four-time veteran of spaceflight. His first trip was aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1999, during a mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. His other three missions were to the International Space Station.
His latest mission lasted 340 days, and gave him a US record of 520 cumulative days in space.
Kelly said he hoped the legacy of his near-year mission would be to help pave the way toward a deep space mission to Mars someday.
For now, the risks of long-term spaceflight remain unclear, amid concerns such as high radiation, food supply and the psychological challenges of spending months or years away from Earth.
"When the first Americans set foot on Mars, they will be following in the footsteps of one of the finest astronauts in the history of the space program, my friend, Commander Scott Kelly," said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.
"I can think of no one more deserving of some well-deserved rest and time on the same planet as his family and friends." – Rappler.com | aerospace | 1 |
https://saemobilus.sae.org/content/2004-01-3118/ | 2022-06-30T05:05:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103661137.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630031950-20220630061950-00317.warc.gz | 0.814245 | 462 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__14496474 | en | This content is not included in your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
The Holistic Analysis of Flexible Aircraft Maneuvering Under Comprehensive Aerodynamic Loading
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
Published November 02, 2004 by SAE International in United States
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The reduction of a full aircraft structure/loading system from a Cartesian space to a condensed, modal space offers significant computational advantages in complex aero-elastic analysis without sacrificing the system kinematic and kinetic integrity. By combining linear, finite-element (FEA)-based structural analysis with non-linear, mechanical system simulation (MSS), the same modal basis coordinate set is used to represent the aerodynamic loading, structural, and gross motion behavior of maneuvering, high-integrity, full aircraft system models. Examples are shown of full aircraft, comprised of flexible, single-and multiple-structures, performing stores separation, landing, and general maneuvers. These are done using aerodynamic modeling of varying completeness ranging from complete, Panel Method (PM)-derived loads to more simplified, distributed loads. Limits on the validity of the linearity assumptions are discussed
CitationMcConville, J., "The Holistic Analysis of Flexible Aircraft Maneuvering Under Comprehensive Aerodynamic Loading," SAE Technical Paper 2004-01-3118, 2004, https://doi.org/10.4271/2004-01-3118.
- MSC.FlightLoads, MSC.FlightLoads and Dynamics User's Guide, Version 2001(r2) MSC.Software Corporation 2001
- Johnson, E.H. Neill, D.J. Interfacing External Aerodynamics into MSC.NASTRAN Updated Final Report MSC Software Corp. April 1997
- Neill, Douglas J. Castro, Jack F. Jones, Patricia E An Improved Process for Mapping Aeroelastic Loads Across Structural Meshes MSC Worldwide Aerospace Users Conference Toulouse April 2002 | aerospace | 1 |
https://djsaviation.net/global-airlines-buys-an-airbus-a380/ | 2024-02-22T08:27:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00322.warc.gz | 0.96185 | 602 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__200585835 | en | Global Airlines, a start-up UK-based company looking to launch with a platform of only Airbus A380s, has announced the acquisition of its first aircraft.
Ex-China Southern A380
According to the airline, the first aircraft acquired, despite claims of an acquisition in 2023, is an ex-China Southern Airbus A380 known as MSN120.
Based on aircraft data, MSN120 was registered as B-6140 with China Southern and stored as of the end of 2022. The aircraft was first delivered to China Southern in 2013 after a first flight on 25 September 2012, when it occupied the test registration of F-WWSB.
China Southern removed its Airbus A380s after much deliberation during the global pandemic. This decision saw them look to lower costs amid dropping demand and focus on more fuel-efficient aircraft.
The A380 is currently in storage in California, where warm weather is preferred for storing aircraft for extended periods. Word on how the aircraft will be transported towards the United Kingdom is unclear.
Before Global Airlines attempted to enter the industry, the second-hand market for Airbus A380s was zero; those analysts critical of the start-up would argue interest in A380s remains zero as this airline will never get off the ground for many reasons.
The Mission Of Global Airlines
Global Airlines is a British start-up hoping to launch scheduled passenger services in 2024. However, it has now said it’ll miss its initial expectation of a mid-2024 launch. The carrier wants to fly the Airbus A380 exclusively.
Backed by James Asquith, the company’s Chief Executive, and now Richard Stephenson, the Chief Commercial Officer, the start-up has made headlines for its ambitious fleet and business plans.
Global Airlines hopes to fly to key markets worldwide but focuses on Los Angeles and New York to form the initial part of its route map, using London Gatwick at home. However, now the start-up may look to charter services to get flying first.
The company has been confident that its business model is structurally sound and that it’ll have no problems filling a 500-seater aircraft that legacy and well-established airlines have struggled to fill for decades and why at times the A380 struggled to sell.
Analysts & Onlookers Share Criticism
With an ambitious business plan comes notable criticisms by analysts and general onlookers. This includes concerns surrounding the aircraft and operation, with a general lack of understanding of the present challenges.
Present concerns include securing an AOC, slots into highly expensive and restrictive airports, configuring an aircraft that needs a significant cabin update and much more. This is all the while not factoring in the significant expenses, trying to turn a profit and more.
Global Airlines announced last year a partnership with Hi Fly to leverage Hi Fly’s experience with the A380 to help speed up their A380 entry into service program. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ainsafety/2012-09-24/faa-proposes-ad-gulfstream-g150-takeoff-limits | 2014-10-22T23:20:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507447819.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005727-00068-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.936881 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2014-42 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__189965335 | en | FAA Proposes AD on Gulfstream G150 Takeoff Limits
An FAA review has found that some Gulfstream Aerospace G150s might not meet the takeoff requirements contained in the type’s airplane flight manual (AFM) because data for runway slope and anti-ice corrections to V1 and takeoff distances were originally “developed in a non-conservative manner.”
A proposed airworthiness directive–FAA-2012-0986–based upon a similar notice issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel on March 2, 2012, proposes to update performance manual data because the U.S. agency believes it currently creates an “unsafe condition.”
The G150 type certificate, previously held by Israel Aircraft Industries, applies to all serial numbers of all aircraft certified in any category.
The FAA estimates the proposed AD would affect about 56 U.S.-registered aircraft and require approximately one work-hour per airframe to bring the manuals into compliance. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.infomance.com/uaes-first-mars-mission-the-hope-mars-probe/ | 2022-09-26T18:45:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334915.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220926175816-20220926205816-00288.warc.gz | 0.960219 | 636 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__221340345 | en | UAE’s first Mars mission is giving people a ray of hope amidst the pandemic. The moment the first man stepped on the moon, we have been trying really hard to expand our place in the universe.
But inter-planetary travel is not as easy as it sounds. No matter how hard we try, we simply lack the technology that can make this possible.
A space shuttle that travels to the moon barely has any fuel left when it lands back on earth. But with our every trip to space, we are one step closer to making it a reality.
Previous Attempts To Mars
This is an important piece of history but it definitely isn’t the first on the list. Several countries have tried sending probes to Mars before.
Although many have gone down in vain, there have been some successful attempts. The UAE’s first Mars mission is standing on the shoulders of the Vikings 1 and 2.
They were the first probes to ever make a successful landing on the surface of the red planet. And unlike what you may think, they weren’t sent there recently.
Those probes had their launch back in 1976 which makes us remember the fact how difficult space travel is. Because till then, we haven’t really had such big progress when it comes to travelling to Mars.
UAE’s first Mars Mission
With its Hope Mars probe, United Arab Emirates is not joining a handful of nations who have made it to the red planet.
The launch of the Hope probe went as per the plan on June 19th 5:58 PM EST and it went live on a dedicated YouTube page.
Though being new to space research, UAE can bring a lot of scientific value to the table with this launch. The exact landing date of the probe is still unclear but we can expect it to be somewhere around early 2021.
The major motive of the probe is to find the rate at which the planet is losing its oxygen and hydrogen. Other objectives are to study the planet’s future and also about its watery past.
Apart from UAE’s first Mars mission, China is also ready for its Tianwen-1 launch. It is a combination of an orbiter, lander and rover which is expecting its launch on the 23rd of July.
But apart from these few, there are not a lot of players left in the game. To put it in simple terms, most countries lack the tech expertise to make something like this, a reality.
Their only chance is to partner with the countries who have the means to reach the planet.
Just like all other space missions, the missions to Mars usually have a stringent time frame.
This period usually comes once every 26 months and if a country happens to miss it, it won’t be able to proceed for another 2 years.
Followed by the UAE, the Chinese is all set to launch their asset into outer space. There are no other Mars missions scheduled for the year which means that we won’t be able to see another one at least until 2022. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/boeing-gets-into-trouble-as-debris-found-in-fuel-tanks-of-737-max.html | 2020-03-28T22:08:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370493120.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20200328194743-20200328224743-00262.warc.gz | 0.975301 | 366 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__178759828 | en | American aerospace company, Boeing promised on February 18 that it will take stricter actions to regulate its controls after finding dangerous debris in the fuel tanks of 737 MAX aircraft, according to the reports. The aircraft has been banned across the world after two back to back deadly crashes. As a result of a halt in its service, the company has stopped its production and are not delivering the jets, as per the reports. Boeing has set to return its services in mid-2020 after frequently missing its goal to start continuing its services last year.
A company spokesperson reportedly said that they found Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in 737 MAX airplanes currently in storage while conducting maintenance works. The spokesperson added that it led to vigorous internal investigation and immediate corrective measures in their production system. As per the reports, the debris was found in several planes in the storage. No further details were being provided about the debris material, but the company claimed that it could have been tools or rags left by workers. In addition, nearly 400 aircrafts should be introspected, according to the reports.
Meanwhile, Boeing Co on February 14, reportedly told US Federal Aviation Administration that it does not feel the need to change the wiring bundles on its grounded 737 MAX aircraft that regulators have pointed out to do so, as it does not believe it could lead to a short circuit or any catastrophic consequences. According to media reports, the FAA received a proposal from the company regarding the wiring issue and the US regulator said that it will evaluate the proposal and the planemaker must demonstrate compliance with all certification standards. According to reports, there are many locations on 737 MAX airliners where wiring bundles are too close together and regulators feel that it could lead to a catastrophic outcome if a short circuit happens. Most of these bundled wires are under the cockpit in an electrical bay area. | aerospace | 1 |
https://bollywood-entertainment.com/space/407/fcc-grants-polar-launch-approval-for-starlink-satellite-spacecraft/ | 2021-04-18T22:47:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038862159.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20210418224306-20210419014306-00607.warc.gz | 0.936016 | 544 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__65686158 | en | The Federal Communications Commission will permit SpaceX, on a future mission, to deploy 10 Starlink satellites into the polar orbit. Still, it has postponed a verdict on a much wider license change for SpaceX. The FCC authorized SpaceX approval to deploy 10 Starlink satellites into 560-kilometer orbit with a tilt of 97.6 degrees in an order released on January 8. As part of the Transporter-1, a dedicated Smallsat rideshare project, these satellites will fly on the Falcon 9 no later than January 14.
For weeks, SpaceX has been pressing the FCC for approval to deploy Starlink satellites into the polar orbital plane. Simultaneously, the FCC proposes a license amendment to lower the satellite orbits initially allowed for the higher altitudes. That did include an order for the 58 satellites to be launched into a polar orbital plane on November 17, noting “a chance for the December polar launch,” which it did not name.
SpaceX stated it talked with FCC authorities the day before about this appeal in a January 5 filing with FCC. “SpaceX announced that its upcoming Transporter-1 mission would include the 10 Starlink satellites intended for service in the polar orbits if it gets the legal clearance,” the corporation said. In the filings, SpaceX claimed that attaching at least several satellites to the polar orbits will allow Alaska, not in the coverage area of current Starlink satellites deployed into the mid-inclination orbits, to commence operation.
In its November filing, the firm added that “deploying into the polar orbits would allow SpaceX Agency to introduce the same broadband service of high quality to the most remote locations of Alaska that some Americans have continued to depend on, particularly as the epidemic limits in-person contact possibilities.” Other satellite operators criticized the move. Viasat claimed in a November 19 filing that the ‘commercial expediency’ would not be a valid excuse for the FCC to approve SpaceX to deploy satellites into the polar orbit, raising questions about the stability of Starlink satellites as well as the threats they present to the orbital debris.
The Federal Communications Commission, in its order, decided that it’s in the general public interest to permit SpaceX to deploy the 10 Starlink satellites into the polar orbits. The accurately identifies, “We consider that partial granting of ten satellites would promote the continued production and evaluation of the SpaceX’s broadband service in the high-latitude geographical areas in the near term before further action is taken to resolve arguments in the record concerning both the granting of the complete modification as well as the entire subset of the polar orbit satellites.https://bollywood-entertainment.com/ | aerospace | 1 |
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