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https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/magnificent-aerial-display-68206/ | 2017-10-18T21:09:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823114.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018195607-20171018215607-00727.warc.gz | 0.965545 | 459 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__81010026 | en | For the first time, this year's Farnborough airshow has been linked to the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world¹s largest military aviation display. Farnborough¹s move to July could have resulted in an unfortunate clash of dates had the two teams of organisers not worked together for the past couple of years, ensuring that both shows went ahead as planned. Held this year at RAF Cottesmore in Rutland from 19-24 July - the runway at its permanent home, RAF Fairford, is being re-surfaced for NATO use - RIAT 2000 focused on the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. As well as a mouth-watering selection of past and present military aircraft - both in the air and on the ground - RIAT featured a Battle of Britain salute that the organisers entitled 'theatre of the air'. A unique team of pilots, actors, pyrotechnics specialists and ground crew portrayed the drama and pathos of summer 1940 - the events linked through giant 'jumbotron' TV screens around the airfield. Spectators had a magnificent view of archive footage as well as 'live' interviews with actors, all of which contributed toward creating an atmosphere reminiscent of an RAF station in southern England during the momentous battle.Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes - along with a lone Bristol Blenheim - danced in the skies as they indulged in mock dog-fights with Messerschmitt Me-108s (masquerading as Me-109s for the occasion) and an Arado Ar-79. The tribute began with a Hurricane aerobatic display celebrating the 65th anniversary of the maiden flight of the fighter in November 1935. Produced by author and award-winning TV producer Graham Hurley, the action followed the fortunes of wartime sweethearts Pilot Officer Wharton (actor Matt Burgess) and his RAF îplotter¹ girlfriend Lizzie (Victoria Woodward). The first part of the action described how pilots were trained (as a Spitfire made a 'shaky' take-off in the background) before the rudiments of dog-fighting were learned. The action in the air then took over as Spitfires and Hurricanes were scrambled to intercept the enemy bombers. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.energyvoice.com/health-safety-environment/36439/grounded-super-puma-helicopters-set-to-fly-again-with-new-warning/ | 2022-07-04T09:57:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104364750.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220704080332-20220704110332-00732.warc.gz | 0.958257 | 846 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__103378316 | en | A fleet of helicopters grounded after two ditching incidents in the North Sea could be back in the air by July, the manufacturer said yesterday.
Eurocopter said technical problems that have kept 16 Super Puma EC225 aircraft out of action since October last year had now been “understood”.
But the announcement came on the same day air regulators issued a new directive for crews to “immediately” ditch Super Puma EC225s if a warning light shows total loss of oil pressure.
A leading union representative said last night the developments from Eurocopter, paired with the bulletin from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), had prompted “further confusion in an already complex situation”. Investigations carried out following two ditching incidents in May and October last year led to the discovery of mechanical failures in the gearbox of the EC 225 model.
Tests also revealed problems that resulted in a false alarm being issued over a failure of the lubrication system.
In a statement issued yesterday, Eurocopter said: “Based on the findings of the investigation, Eurocopter is proposing new safety measures to the airworthiness authorities.
“Eurocopter is confident that, once the safety measures are validated by the airworthiness authorities, the first EC225s can return to full service by the end of June/middle of July 2013.”
A Eurocopter spokesman said the new measures still required the validation of air authorities.
Meanwhile, the new directive from EASA relates to the emergency lubrication system (Emlub), which is designed to guarantee 30 minutes of continued safe flight in the event of a total loss of oil pressure.
Crews will now be told to land or ditch the aircraft “immediately” as soon as the Emlub system is activated.
However, the Eurocopter spokesman said steps had already been taken to ensure the issue was addressed. He added: “The Emlub system operated correctly but indicated failure due to a wiring problem.
“The wiring on all aircraft has now been corrected. The investigation revealed that the pump may not operate to specified levels in some extreme boundaries of the flight domain.
“The capability will be restored via new sensors and glycol pump.”
The RMT union’s offshore organiser, Jake Molloy, said it was “speculation” to suggest aircraft could return to the skies by July until clearance had been given by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). On the new EASA directive, Mr Molloy said: “That suggests to me that the EASA does not have great confidence in the operation of the emergency lubrication system and are, as a consequence of that, instructing operators to put aircraft on the ground immediately.
“I would say that all of this is only going to confuse an already complex and confusing situation.”
Mr Molloy said the union would wait for a “clear and definitive directive” from the CAA.
Oil and Gas UK’s Step Change in Safety team leader, Les Linklater, said the Helicopter Safety Steering Group was “closely monitoring” progress in the EC225 investigation and would maintain dialogue with Eurocopter.
He said: “We’re encouraged by what appears to be clear signs of progress and the group will take the final decision on a return to UK offshore service, once regulatory approval deems it safe to do so.”
A spokesman for North Sea operator Bond Offshore Helicopters said: “We continue to work with Eurocopter, regulators, other operators and our customers to achieve the earliest safe return to flight for the aircraft.”
A CHC Helicopter spokeswoman added: “Eurocopter is confident it has identified root cause and contributing factors and this is now being verified by authorities.
“CHC has been maintaining appropriate flight readiness and, pending regulatory approval, we think it is possible to safely begin resumption of over-water flights in the next several weeks.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://rocketcrew.space/space-job/l4rttxo9-mda-configuration-management-technician | 2022-08-08T19:07:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00106.warc.gz | 0.856145 | 656 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__60817984 | en | For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.
Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.
We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.
Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!
We’re on the hunt for a Configuration Management Technician on our team at our Richmond office.
This configuration management position is responsible for defining and implementing configuration management principles to large scale and complex systems.
Define and document configuration management policies and procedures for system level software, drawings, bills-of-material, part numbering, end-item data packages, and software deliverables.
- Work with engineers, managers and SMEs to drive and build configuration management strategies for software development
- Administer and provide front line engineering user support to software code libraries and tools including JIRA, GIT, GITLAB, or Clearcase.
- Administer document management tools including AGILE and Filehold.
- Establish configuration baselines for all deliverable software and hardware items in large complex systems.
- Produce as-built configuration status reports for deliverable systems.
- Monitor equivalent CM activities of subcontractor CM organizations for compliance with project CM requirements and provide support when required.
- Update project CM plans and procedures as required.
- Provide effective CM solutions to the project engineering and system integration teams.
- Conduct configuration audits of MDA and subcontractor deliverables as required.
- Support quality assurance process audits of CM
- Mature individual with a sound working knowledge of hardware/software engineering practices.
- Familiarity with software CM tools including GIT, GITLAB, JIRA, Bugzilla, Subversion, AGILE, Filehold, or Sharepoint systems.
- Familiarity with relevant CM Standards (MIL-STD-973, IEEE-488, ISO 9001).
- Familiarity with CM change processes for software, drawings, documentation, and hardware.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the software, CM, or hardware/system engineering field.
- Experience working in both Windows and Linux operating systems and environments.
- Experience in CM/Engineering with the Government, Military, or Aerospace industry would be highly desirable.
- Experience using software and system configuration management tools would be an asset.
- BCIT Technologist or equivalent engineering diploma.
To be qualified you must be able to obtain and hold Reliability security clearance at the Secret level and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/1010saved/ | 2024-04-14T01:26:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00744.warc.gz | 0.94353 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__33366408 | en | A Senate move to keep open the Boeing C-17 production line gained strong support. Sen. Jim Talent (R-Mo.) and Sen. Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) introduced legislation as part of the authorization debate. Under its terms, the Air Force would get authority to purchase up to 42 additional C-17s. The hurry-up measure followed a recent briefing in which Pentagon officials revealed they would cut off buys of the new airlifter after 180. (DR, 11/07/05)
National Guard officials and state governors are arguing against removing space missions from the Guard, challenging a key element of the Department of the Air Force’s plan on how to staff its space missions. | aerospace | 1 |
https://catalogue.xigxag.co.uk/audiobooks/9780008445652 | 2021-05-12T12:05:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989693.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210512100748-20210512130748-00333.warc.gz | 0.940683 | 769 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__63610145 | en | Narrated By: Rob Shapiro
Duration: 9 hours and 4 minutes
What to expect
The dramatic inside story of the first four historic flights that launched SpaceX—and Elon Musk—from a shaky startup into the world's leading edge rocket company.
SpaceX has enjoyed a miraculous decade. Less than 20 years after its founding, it boasts the largest constellation of commercial satellites in orbit, has pioneered reusable rockets, and in 2020 became the first private company to launch human beings into orbit. Half a century after the space race SpaceX is pushing forward into the cosmos, laying the foundation for our exploration of other worlds.
But before it became one of the most powerful players in the aerospace industry, SpaceX was a fledgling startup, scrambling to develop a single workable rocket before the money ran dry. The engineering challenge was immense; numerous other private companies had failed similar attempts. And even if SpaceX succeeded, they would then have to compete for government contracts with titans such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, who had tens of thousands of employees and tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue. SpaceX had fewer than 200 employees and the relative pittance of $100 million in the bank.
In Liftoff, Eric Berger takes readers inside the wild early days that made SpaceX. Focusing on the company’s first four launches of the Falcon 1 rocket, he charts the bumpy journey from scrappy underdog to aerospace pioneer. drawing upon exclusive interviews with dozens of former and current engineers, designers, mechanics, and executives, including Elon Musk. The enigmatic Musk, who founded the company with the dream of one day settling Mars, is the fuel that propels the book, with his daring vision for the future of space.
Business innovation, Astronautics, Disruptive innovation, Entrepreneurship, History of specific companies / corporate history
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‘Berger vividly weaves a tale of technology development at its most heroic …The result is a rousing—and hopeful—saga of hard-won innovation succeeding on an epic scale.’
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW
‘Berger writes with the kind of hard-won insider authority that only comes through covering the nuts and bolts of the commercial space industry for the past twenty years’ FORBES
‘Eric Berger does a fine job of telling the white-knuckle story of how SpaceX was created in 2002 and came close to collapse several times. Although Liftoff recounts the experiences of many of SpaceX’s brilliant engineers, the near-maniacal Musk is almost at the heart of the story.’ FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Eric Berger's book uses unparalleled access to Musk and all of SpaceX's early staff to place the reader right among them. It is written with verve and polish to keep you turning the pages.’ SPECTATOR
‘The compelling story of how Elon Musk’s relentless quest to get humans to Marks helped SpaceX succeed against the odds makes great reading’ NEW SCIENTIST
“This is a book that will hold your rapt attention from start to finish.” — CHARLES BOLDEN, Former NASA Administrator and Four-Time Astronaut
‘The elegant brilliance of the engineering that allows today’s space rockets to land themselves back on earth – or at sea – right way up, and on target to the inch, is all the doing of the teams assembled by Elon Musk – and the story of how he did it, and how for sure he will get us to Mars whether we like it or not, is told in appropriately stellar fashion by Eric Berger in a book that held me captive, in earth orbit, from prologue to epilogue, countdown to splashdown.’ | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/plane-part-possibly-from-flight-mh370-still-leaves-unanswered-questions/article25785312/ | 2023-05-28T15:54:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644309.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528150639-20230528180639-00160.warc.gz | 0.948283 | 856 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__595661 | en | A barnacle-encrusted part of a Boeing 777 wing may finally confirm the fate of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, but the discovery won't explain why someone on board switched off all the communications, changed course, skirted known radar coverage and headed south into one of the world's most remote areas.
"It is almost certain that the flaperon is from a Boeing 777 aircraft," said Malaysian Deputy Transport Minister Abdul Aziz Kaprawi.
After floating for 16 months, the two-metre-long flaperon – which extends from the wing to provide extra lift on takeoff – was found on France's remote Reunion Island in the western Indian Ocean. Made of composite, unlike the majority of the mostly metal Boeing 777, the buoyant flaperon is the first hard evidence that the Kuala Lumpur-to-Beijing flight crashed at sea off Western Australia. The drift is consistent with current models created by the University of Western Australia, which predicted that any floating wreckage could arrive in Reunion or on the east coast of Madagascar after roughly 18 months.
Final confirmation that the flaperon washed ashore came from the particular Boeing 777 flown by Malaysia Airlines on March 8, 2014 will come from Boeing, which maintains a list of serial numbers of major components on every aircraft it builds. The flaperon is being flown to Toulouse, where France's aircraft investigation bureau is located.
Only five Boeing 777s have been destroyed in the 21 years the big twin-engined, intercontinental wide-body has been in service. All those losses, aside from MH370, were in the Northern Hemisphere. A British Airways 777 crashed on landing at London's Heathrow Airport in 2008; everyone survived. An EgyptAir 777 burned at Cairo airport in 2011; everyone survived. An Asiana 777 crashed on landing at San Francisco in 2013; three passengers were killed. And a Malaysia Airlines 777 was shot down by a Russian-made Buk surface-to-air missile over rebel-held eastern Ukraine in July, 2014, killing all 298 on board.
Investigators will closely examine the flaperon for evidence of explosion, fire or shrapnel, but its location on the trailing edge of the wing, far from the fuselage, means that it may reveal little, if anything, about the cause of the crash, especially if, as investigators believe, the Boeing 777 just ran out of fuel after flying for more than seven hours and then crashed into the sea.
Flaperons on Boeing's 777s are unique, unlike seats and some other components that are common across many aircraft types. So if the flaperon found on Reunion is from a Boeing 777, it can only have come from Flight 370 unless – as some hold-out conspiracy theorists claim – it was deliberately planted in some sort of clandestine effort to cover up the real cause of the plane's disappearance.
The mystery remains as to why MH370, on a routine overnight flight to Beijing with 239 on board, suddenly turned sharply off course after making a routine radio handoff from one air-traffic zone to another, resulting in its disappearance going unnoticed for hours.
Someone in the cockpit of the Boeing 777 turned off the aircraft's identifying transponder and, minutes later, the now hard-to-detect jetliner abruptly left its intended flight path. It flew west, skirting the limits of military radar and then turned south and flew steadily for hours toward Antarctica, thousands of kilometres from any airport. Despite radio silence and the disabling of the aircraft's required identifying transmissions, investigators have managed to track the Boeing 777's seven-hour flight to nowhere with the hourly, automatic – and unknown to the pilots – satellite communications "handshake."
Suspicion points to a deliberate act, either by one of the pilots – perhaps under duress – or someone with intimate knowledge of the aircraft's systems, because the silencing of routine aircraft communication and its circuitous route are consistent with an effort to avoid discovery.
Mass murder by deranged, politically motivated or insurance-payoff-seeking pilots are not unprecedented and deliberately flying an aircraft into one of the most remote oceanic areas on the planet would be consistent with an effort to hide the evidence. | aerospace | 1 |
http://mashables.in/isro-launch-gslv-iii-countrys-powerful-launch-vehicle-things-must-know/ | 2018-10-18T11:04:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511806.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018105742-20181018131242-00430.warc.gz | 0.937926 | 355 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__116316065 | en | Well ISRO has entered in to the record book by launching 104 satellites in the orbit. ISRO has shattered the previous record of Russia carrying 37 satellites. We already knew that out f 104 satellites three satellites belong to India while remaining 101 belongs to United States, Israel, UAE, Switzerland, Netherland and Kazakhstan. However out of 104 satellites, the heaviest one belongs to India weighing about 714kg.
India has done this marvelous job with very less budget and this is the reason the entire world is looking towards India. With this India has set a benchmark for the top nations like USA, Russia, China, Japan and European countries. The global space industry is growing rapidly which is worth $323 billion and the launch service segment alone grabs the $121 billion.
Earlier ISRO chairman has said that “we didn’t launch PSLV for setting any record but to improve the expertise and capabilities of ISRO”. The specialty of ISRO is its affordable launch services which is comparatively cheaper than the any other country offerings. ISRO launched Mangalyaan Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) which costs $73 million while the similar mission of NASA’s MAVEN Mars Mission costs a whopping $671 million.
However ISRO is preparing to launch GSLV-III which would be the nation’s powerful and heaviest launch vehicle which can carry satellites weighing up to 5tonnes to GTOs of 36,000 km. This would place ISRO in next level in the launch services segment of the global space industry. India stood at first place for launching satellites at affordable price when compared to the launch services of other nations. However the budget allocation for Department of Space is $1.4 billion while US allocated $19.3billion. | aerospace | 1 |
https://aviation-regulations.com/145.59 | 2022-10-03T07:15:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337404.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003070342-20221003100342-00047.warc.gz | 0.876897 | 756 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__288511599 | en | The following ratings are issued under this subpart:
(a) Airframe ratings.
(1) Class 1: Composite construction of small aircraft.
(2) Class 2: Composite construction of large aircraft.
(3) Class 3: All-metal construction of small aircraft.
(4) Class 4: All-metal construction of large aircraft.
(b) Powerplant ratings.
(1) Class 1: Reciprocating engines of 400 horsepower or less.
(2) Class 2: Reciprocating engines of more than 400 horsepower.
(3) Class 3: Turbine engines.
(c) Propeller ratings.
(1) Class 1: Fixed-pitch and ground-adjustable propellers of wood, metal, or composite construction.
(2) Class 2: Other propellers, by make.
(d) Radio ratings.
(1) Class 1: Communication equipment. Radio transmitting and/or receiving equipment used in an aircraft to send or receive communications in flight, regardless of carrier frequency or type of modulation used. This equipment includes auxiliary and related aircraft interphone systems, amplifier systems, electrical or electronic intercrew signaling devices, and similar equipment. This equipment does not include equipment used for navigating or aiding navigation of aircraft, equipment used for measuring altitude or terrain clearance, other measuring equipment operated on radio or radar principles, or mechanical, electrical, gyroscopic, or electronic instruments that are a part of communications radio equipment.
(2) Class 2: Navigational equipment. A radio system used in an aircraft for en route or approach navigation. This does not include equipment operated on radar or pulsed radio frequency principles, or equipment used for measuring altitude or terrain clearance.
(3) Class 3: Radar equipment. An aircraft electronic system operated on radar or pulsed radio frequency principles.
(e) Instrument ratings.
(1) Class 1: Mechanical. A diaphragm, bourdon tube, aneroid, optical, or mechanically driven centrifugal instrument used on aircraft or to operate aircraft, including tachometers, airspeed indicators, pressure gauges drift sights, magnetic compasses, altimeters, or similar mechanical instruments.
(2) Class 2: Electrical. Self-synchronous and electrical-indicating instruments and systems, including remote indicating instruments, cylinder head temperature gauges, or similar electrical instruments.
(3) Class 3: Gyroscopic. An instrument or system using gyroscopic principles and motivated by air pressure or electrical energy, including automatic pilot control units, turn and bank indicators, directional gyros, and their parts, and flux gate and gyrosyn compasses.
(4) Class 4: Electronic. An instrument whose operation depends on electron tubes, transistors, or similar devices, including capacitance type quantity gauges, system amplifiers, and engine analyzers.
(f) Accessory ratings.
(1) Class 1: A mechanical accessory that depends on friction, hydraulics, mechanical linkage, or pneumatic pressure for operation, including aircraft wheel brakes, mechanically driven pumps, carburetors, aircraft wheel assemblies, shock absorber struts and hydraulic servo units.
(2) Class 2: An electrical accessory that depends on electrical energy for its operation, and a generator, including starters, voltage regulators, electric motors, electrically driven fuel pumps magnetos, or similar electrical accessories.
(3) Class 3: An electronic accessory that depends on the use of an electron tube transistor, or similar device, including supercharger, temperature, air conditioning controls, or similar electronic controls. | aerospace | 1 |
https://lessonplanet.com/teachers/principles-of-flight-bernoullis-lift | 2019-04-23T04:40:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578586680.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423035013-20190423061013-00126.warc.gz | 0.842753 | 72 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__122504169 | en | This Principles of Flight: Bernoulli's Lift lesson plan also includes:
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Students discover how air pressure effects flight. In this physics lesson plan, students create two types of airplane wings so they can observe the way air pressure creates lift. Students utilize a printout to create the airplane wings.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1982/11/01/second-flight-scheduled-for-troubled-nato-missile/1540c155-bfde-45ec-a2f5-b705b845798f/ | 2018-10-17T19:31:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511206.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20181017174543-20181017200043-00454.warc.gz | 0.956134 | 654 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__42991184 | en | The Pershing II missile, the heart of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's nuclear modernization program but a failure in its first 1,000-mile flight test in July at Cape Canaveral, Fla., is to be fired for the second time this week.
This time, however, the beleaguered missile will be shot 200 miles almost straight up and less than 100 miles down White Sands Missile Test Range, N.M., according to Pentagon officials.
The unusual test of the missile's terminal guidance system was to take place after two long-range firings down the Florida range. But in an attempt to get the weapon back on its accelerated test program, the Army is going ahead with the short White Sands shot and will not attempt the next 1,000-mile firing until January.
The sophisticated guidance of the Pershing II is based on a radar correlator that compares an image of the target put into the warhead with the actual radar image received by the missile as it plunges toward the ground.
The warhead has the ability to change direction until the two images coincide.
Although the Army had some problems with initial tests of the guidance system four years ago, officials say those problems have been solved during simulator tests.
The White Sands shot will also test the newly designed motors in the missile's first and second stages. The original ones failed and caused the missile to explode 71 seconds after launch in July.
Only a test firing at the missile's full range will provide the maximum heat stress and pressure on the new motors, and such tests are necessary before the missile can be deployed with confidence.
Despite its problems, the Pershing II remains the Soviets' major aggravation about the U.S. nuclear arms buildup.
Moscow's concern stems from the missile's planned ability to deliver a nuclear warhead on Soviet soil in less than eight minutes from bases in West Germany.
The Pershing II and planned deployment of ground-launched cruise missiles to western Europe led the Soviets to agree to talks in Geneva aimed at eliminating or reducing the number intermediate-range nuclear missiles maintained by both superpowers in Europe.
Under a NATO plan approved in December, 1979, the United States was to deploy 108 Pershings in West Germany beginning in December, 1983. That date slipped to early 1984 because Bonn insisted that the Pershings could not enter West Germany until Italy began accepting ground-launched cruise missiles. Those were not scheduled for deployment to bases in Sicily until the spring of 1984.
The NATO plan, however, required the Army to accelerate development of the Pershing II by a year. Cost of the missile has almost doubled, to $2 million apiece, under the plan.
Under the speeded-up development program, the Army reduced the planned tests from 28 to 18, then was forced to delay the first of those for six months because building the missile turned out to be more complicated than expected. The program had another drastic setback when the first test failed.
Despite these problems, the Army has been forced to order production of the weapon so it could meet the NATO deployment timetable. Until testing and modifications are complete, however, only five missiles per month will be produced rather than the eventually planned 13 per month. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.thegpstime.com/collins-aerospace-new-griffin-2-visual-display-system-for-fast-jet-training/ | 2023-12-06T08:28:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00422.warc.gz | 0.932866 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__73733133 | en | Ultra-high resolution, brightness & contrast brings enhanced realism in training
Open-systems architecture enables easy upgrades & modifications for a more customized training experience
New customer agreements call for 20 Griffin-2 systems for the next five years
Collins Aerospace Systems announced that its new Griffin-2 visual display system (VDS) is set to launch with two undisclosed fast-jet programs in the Asia-Pacific region. The company has received orders for 20 systems over the next five years, and continued support through 2030.
Building on the success of its Griffin rear-projected dome, the Griffin-2 features ultrahigh resolution, brightness and contrast for an unparalleled 360-degree immersive training experience for military fast-jets. The VDS is designed with an open architecture that enables customers to use multiple projector types and easily modify and upgrade the system for more tailored exercises. The new system offers a completely integrated display and image generator at a lower acquisition cost with reduced life-cycle costs.
“With a 10-year legacy of display-system experience, Collins Aerospace knows the critical role that the VDS plays in training fast-jet pilots and we continued to enhance our offerings with the latest technology and simplified design,” states Nick Gibbs, vice president and general manager, Simulation Solutions & Services, Collins Aerospace. “The Griffin-2 takes fast-jet training to the next level with increased performance and provides the warfighter the highest fidelity of training in the market.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.lumenci.com/post/satellite-based-internet | 2021-04-22T21:02:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039604430.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422191215-20210422221215-00556.warc.gz | 0.941985 | 1,799 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__111132474 | en | Updated: Dec 11, 2020
Internet connectivity has become a common household staple. Cable, DSL, and optic fiber are widely used to provide Internet connectivity to customers' homes. But what about people living or working in remote areas or sparsely populated locations? Remote geographies are generally hard to reach, so internet connectivity in these areas may be either non-existent or very expensive. If you live or work in the middle of nowhere, then satellite internet could be your best alternative.
Satellite internet is a form of wireless internet connectivity in which the internet signal is relayed to end-users via low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. LEO satellites are miniature versions of the traditional geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites that weigh more than 1000 kg and operate 36,000 kilometers above the earth. The LEO satellites weigh less than 500 kg and operate around 500 to 2000 km above the earth's surface.
Satellite internet is advantageous as it eliminates the requirement for cable or phone lines and can reach even the remote locations with otherwise unfavorable connectivity conditions. Although satellite internet has poor latency, the high bandwidth capacity provides an attractive option.
However, satellite internet comes with its share of cons. With satellite internet, data are transmitted using a satellite through the air and not directly through cables. This design leads to a greater chance of interference along with speed- and latency-related issues. Environmental factors such as wind, rain, or storms may also affect the quality of the Internet. Also, satellite internet leads to concerns over space debris that may significantly increase with ISPs launching several satellites into space.
Current Satellite Internet Providers
Pioneers in Satellite Communication - ViaSat and HughesNet are the two major satellite providers in the US today. ViaSat offers higher speed and data allowances, whereas HughesNet is known for its more affordable packages.
There are several major competitors currently attempting to become the largest global commercial satellite-internet provider. They include Starlink (Elon Musk's SpaceX project), Amazon's Kuiper, and Facebook's Athena.
Starlink, announced in 2015, is SpaceX's satellite internet project aimed at delivering high-speed broadband internet to locations where internet access is unavailable, unreliable, or expensive. Starlink plans to launch its service to most of the world in 2021. Along with providing broadband connectivity, Starlink is working to mitigate on-orbit debris. Inoperable satellites deorbit within a few months or burn up in the earth's atmosphere over a few years. This feature helps resolve concerns over the increasing space debris caused by satellites. SpaceX, having launched over 800 Starlink satellites in orbit, may become the biggest American organization to provide commercial satellite broadband services globally. A public beta test was launched in late October in parts of the US and Canada.
Amazon's Kuiper is currently the most significant competition for Starlink. Kuiper is another project aimed at launching a constellation of Low Earth Orbit Satellites that can be used to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to remote areas worldwide. As part of Project Kuiper, to cover the planet, Amazon plans to launch more than 3200 satellites into space. However, Kuiper is far behind Starlink and is yet to start manufacturing its satellites. Recently, Amazon received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch its satellites into space. As per the FCC order, Amazon must launch half of the satellites by mid-2026 and the rest by mid-2029. Kuiper hopes to commence its broadband services once 578 satellites have been launched.
Tech giant Facebook is also working on a Low Earth Orbit satellite project that aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity. News of this project, titled Athena, came just weeks after Facebook announced its internet drone project's shutdown. Athena was kept under wraps until mid-2018, and Facebook has still not released any specifics about the project.
Iridium Communications Inc. has launched a constellation of 75 second-generation LEO satellites to date. They are being used to provide high-quality voice and data connections over the earth's entire surface, including across oceans, airways, and polar regions. Iridium has signed a contract with Relativity Space for six dedicated launches to deploy Iridium's spare satellites to Low Earth Orbit. The launches are planned no earlier than 2023.
Boeing, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, is also working on manufacturing commercial satellites that can be used to provide internet connectivity in hard-to-reach locations around the world. Boeing's project to build 1396 to 2956 satellites was briefly stalled, and it only restarted last year. However, the company has revealed little about its progress so far.
OneWeb was one of the most promising players in this Space Race. The famous London-based global communications company had partnered with Airbus to set up their satellite internet system, where Airbus would manufacture the satellites, and OneWeb would provide ground support. OneWeb has launched 74 satellites to date due to its attempt to become one of the world's first commercial satellite internet providers. OneWeb was acquired by Bharti Global and the British government in July 2020 after it was forced to file for bankruptcy in March 2020 due to the financial turbulence caused by COVID-19.
Alphabet, Google's parent company, owns a subsidiary called Loon, which aims to deliver a broadband connection to people living in remote areas worldwide. Loon has already been involved in delivering connectivity to remote areas via helium balloons flying in the stratosphere (20 km above ground level). Loon has partnered with Canadian telecommunications company Telesat to control Telesat's new constellation of low Earth orbit satellites using Loon's custom software service that also manages Loon’s LTE balloon fleet.
Promising New Entrants
Unlike the other players involved in the Satellite Internet Space Race, start-up Skylo Technologies' primary focus is not to deliver high-speed Internet via satellite. Instead, it focuses on enabling people, such as truckers on rural routes and people at sea, on working in remote areas by sending and receiving short bursts of data at a low price. Skylo is working on an antenna, about the size of a dinner plate, which can easily be bolted onto the roof of a boat or a truck. The Skylo antenna uses software to lock onto satellites to transmit data to nearby devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Customers only need to buy the antenna, which costs less than $100 and pays for Skylo's service, which starts at $1. Skylo has attracted several investors, including Innovation Endeavors, SoftBank, and Boeing's HorizonX,
A 5G-connected world will soon require high speed and low latency internet to connect a wide variety of devices. LEO satellites will play an essential role in extending cellular 5G networks to hard-to-reach locations, including air, sea, and remote geographies, by relaying 5G signals to the earth from space. LEO satellite constellations will be used with the terrestrial 5G infrastructure to improve network coverage and integrate with networks that manage IoT devices, such as connected cars. It will also provide cellular connectivity to end-users even during natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes when 5G infrastructure might be damaged.
Over 350 patent applications regarding Satellite Internet have been filed over the years, with the highest number of applications filed in 2018 (70), followed by 2019 (55). 2020 has seen 12 applications in the field of satellite internet despite the ongoing global pandemic.
Patent Application Trends in Satellite Internet Industry (2000-2019)
A vast majority of these patents are filed in the US jurisdiction (195 records). Other popular jurisdictions include China, Europe, the Republic of Korea, Canada, Japan, India, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Russia.
Countries with Patents in Satellite Internet Industry
Viasat Inc., famous for its satellite communication services, is the top Satellite Internet patentee. Other popular names such as Intelligent Technologies, Boeing, Hughes Network Systems, Google, Qualcomm, WorldVu (OneWeb), AT&T, and Facebook are also amongst the top 20 patent assignees in the field of satellite internet.
Satellite-based Internet seems to be rapidly gaining popularity as the most promising way to provide broadband connectivity to hard-to-reach places. Famous names such as Amazon, Google, and Facebook are interested in developing technologies. However, as of now, Elon Musk's Starlink seems to be far ahead of its competitors in the race to become the biggest global satellite internet provider providing high speed and low latency.
Associate Consultant at Lumenci Angelena is a Telecom and Computer Networking expert at Lumenci. She holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Angelena loves to bake and spends her leisure time reading tech product reviews and fiction books. | aerospace | 1 |
https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/605949 | 2021-08-05T05:09:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155322.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20210805032134-20210805062134-00513.warc.gz | 0.892822 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__261870805 | en | Using Variable Coding and Modulation to Increase Remote Sensing Downlink Capacity
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AbstractRemote sensing satellites are typically low earth orbit, and often transmit the data gathered with the remote sensors to ground stations at locations on earth. These transmissions are band limited, and must operate within a 375 MHz bandwidth in the X-Band spectrum. This can present a limitation to the amount of data that can be transmitted during the short duration of a pass (typically less than 15 minutes). It is then highly desirable to increase the bandwidth efficiency of a system for data transmission in a remote sensing downlink. This paper describes a method of achieving higher efficiency by pre-programming the satellite to adjust the modulation and coding based in at least part on the slant range to the receiving ground station. The system uses variable coding and modulation to adjust to the slant range to the ground station to achieve a throughput increase of more than 50% of the data transferred during a pass using the currently accepted technology.
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https://www.airportia.com/flights/ja1120/antofagasta/arica/ | 2020-04-10T02:11:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371883359.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200410012405-20200410042905-00515.warc.gz | 0.872597 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__109023771 | en | JetSMART Flight JA1120 connects Antofagasta, Chile to Arica, Chile, taking off from Antofagasta Cerro Moreno International Airport ANF and landing at Arica Chacalluta International Airport ARI.The flight distance is 567 km / 352 miles and the average flight speed is 493 km/h / 306 mph. In the last 30 days, the average delay of the flight was 0 minutes and the flight was on-time 100% of the times. The average flight time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
This JetSMART flight can also be referenced as JAT1120, JA 1120, JAT 1120.
The latest flight took off on Thursday, 26th Mar, 2020 with the flight arrival status being Landed on 14:55.
See our JA1120 Flight Tracker above for more details.
There are flights connecting Antofagasta ANF to Arica ARI. | aerospace | 1 |
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/profile.cfm?Sort=Alpha&Letter=L&Alias=Luna%203 | 2015-08-27T21:05:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440644059455.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827025419-00229-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.954976 | 136 | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-35__0__163182137 | en | Seventeen of Luna 3's 29 images were usable.
Luna 3's images covered 70 percent of surface of the lunar far side. They were used to create the first rudimentary atlas.
The images prompted scientists to revise their theories of lunar evolution.
Seventeen of Luna 3's 29 photos of the far side of the moon (right) were usable.
The photos were developed, fixed and dried on the spacecraft and beamed back to Earth.
The moon takes about 29 days to orbit the Earth, roughly the same amount of time to make one rotation on its axis. That is why we always see the same side of the moon from Earth. | aerospace | 1 |
https://bmfa.org/News/News-Page/ArticleID/2526/UK-Government-announces-increased-regulations-for-drone-pilots | 2022-05-18T16:43:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662522284.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20220518151003-20220518181003-00470.warc.gz | 0.93759 | 481 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__13619589 | en | The Government has today announced proposed changes to the Air Navigation Order (ANO) to introduce increased regulations aimed at drone pilots.
The proposed changes are as follows:
- Operators of drones above 250g to be registered (effective from 30th Nov 2019). It is hoped that membership of one of the UK Model Flying Associations will satisfy this requirement.
- Drone operators will be required to take an on online safety test to verify their knowledge of the regulations (effective from 30th Nov 2019).
- A height limit of 400ft for all drone flights (effective from 30th July 2018) will be imposed. The 400ft height limit has been recommended by the CAA for some time in their Drone Code, but this was a recommendation rather than a legal requirement for drones below 7Kg. The revision to the ANO will now make this a legal requirement..
- A restriction from flying drones within 1km of protected aerodromes, unless permission has been obtained from the Air Traffic Control unit (effective from 30th July 2018).
The UK Model Flying Associations have been working together in close liaison to protect the rights of the model flying community who have established an excellent safety record over the last century of operations.
In answer to a recent Parliamentary Question tabled by the UK Model Flying Associations, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Transport said-
“The Government recognises the long-standing safety culture adopted by model flying associations. We are working with the Civil Aviation Authority and model aircraft flying associations to explore ways in which we can reduce any unnecessary impacts of drone regulations on their activities.
We will be taking this approach to the draft Drone Bill, too. The draft Drone Bill will be accompanied by a public consultation which will cover the impact of the proposed Bill on all affected groups, including model aircraft flyers. The feedback from this consultation will be used to refine the Drone Bill before its introduction.”
Representatives of the BMFA, FPVUK & the LMA recently met with the DfT and CAA to start defining the details of how model flyers will be able to operate under the new requirements with minimal impact to their existing safe activities. Discussions are ongoing, but all parties are seeking to ensure that a pragmatic solution to meet the needs of all stakeholders will be in place to support the requirements coming into force. | aerospace | 1 |
https://sc4.edu/event/challenger-learning-center-at-sc4-mission-lunar-quest-2/ | 2024-02-22T07:08:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00232.warc.gz | 0.86787 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__99013239 | en | - This event has passed.
Challenger Learning Center at SC4 Mission: Lunar Quest
August 27, 2022 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Challenger Learning Center at SC4 will launch visitors to the moon with Mission: Lunar Quest from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27.
The open mission date is limited to the first 35 registrants, and seats on the mission are $25 per person.
Mission participants will launch to the moon in search of long-term human habitat, and command and assist in Mission Control, or board the Spacecraft as an astronaut, serving on teams like biology, geology, weather, robotics, life support and more. They will deploy a Lunar Exploration Rover to investigate areas of the lunar surface and make critical decisions to turn a potential catastrophe into NASA’s finest hour.
Full details available online.
Register and pay for a mission on Aug. 27. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.csmonitor.com/Technology/Horizons/2009/1030/nasa-ares-1-x-coverage-ares-rocket-damaged-after-launch | 2023-12-03T10:54:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100499.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203094028-20231203124028-00649.warc.gz | 0.940708 | 333 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__80730864 | en | NASA Ares 1-X coverage: Ares rocket damaged after launch
The launch of NASA's Ares 1-X went fine. But damage to the Ares rocket occurred at splashdown.
According to a post on Florida Today's website, the solid-fuel motor's casing bent on impact after two of its three recovery parachutes failed to open. The site also has photos of the dinged casing.
As long-time space writer Todd Halverson reports it, one 'chute wrapped around a second, partially open 'chute, leaving only one parachute properly deployed. It's a bit like trying to slow a high-speed car with only one wheel's brakes working.
Meanwhile, engineers are puzzling over a not-quite-as-planned separation of the first stage and a second, dummy stage. Instead of continuing nose-first for another 20,000 feet or so after the first-stage motor burned out and separated, the second stage began to tumble as it climbed.
Not the kind of tight spiral you'd expect from the Bret Favre of rocketry, but that's why NASA ordered up test flights.
The Ares 1-X is a prototype for the vehicle NASA aims to use to launch astronauts into low-Earth orbit once the space-shuttle program ends. That's currently scheduled for the end of 2010. NASA officials say they are on track to have Ares 1 ready by 2016.
In the meantime, the agency has bought seats on Russian Soyuz rockets for US astronauts slated to serve on the International Space Station. That will fill the gap between the demise of the venerable shuttles and the arrival of Ares 1. | aerospace | 1 |
https://ambericandesigns.com/products/compro-smoker | 2023-11-29T08:53:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100057.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129073519-20231129103519-00066.warc.gz | 0.895991 | 77 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__177880800 | en | Compro Aviation, Inc offers smoker kits and individual components specifically built for individual aircraft.
Current production: 3 Gallon aluminum smoker units. Powder coated red. Fully FAA/PMA'd and STC'd for installation on all current production Agricultural Aircraft. Units available for immediate shipment.
Price Includes 3 gallon powder coated tank, pump, lines, and nozzle for your specific aircraft. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.avm-mag.com/field-aviation-sells-first-dash-8-flight-deck-modernization | 2024-04-20T10:53:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817576.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420091126-20240420121126-00439.warc.gz | 0.904003 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__22748216 | en | Field Aviation has signed a significant contract with Air Iceland for the modernization of flight decks on two “classic” series Bombardier Dash 8 Q200 aircraft. The announcement comes just six weeks after Field Aviation completed its first major flight deck modernization on a Dash 8 Q300 maritime surveillance aircraft belonging to the Icelandic Coast Guard, and marks the company’s first sale to a commercial Dash 8 operator. Field Aviation’s upgrade package features five Universal Avionics EFI-890R large format flat panel high definition displays with dual Vision-1 Synthetic Vision Systems as the center point of its flight deck modernization program. As part of this upgrade, more than forty existing mechanical instruments will be replaced in Air Iceland’s instrument panel and center pedestal alone, from their two recently acquired electro-mechanical equipped Dash 8 Q200s. Aside from the new displays, this modernization program also includes a Primus 880 Weather Radar, Universal Avionics Dual UNS-1EW Flight Management System and Dual Radio Control Units. | aerospace | 1 |
https://rafdx.club/nusantara-sstv-award/?fbclid=IwAR079qW-j64AuHa2mlE1IUy3mvcraVGTOs-knTYI1EjbdtZdx0eAZ4NyTiA | 2023-12-03T10:19:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100499.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203094028-20231203124028-00028.warc.gz | 0.790973 | 232 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__66629652 | en | The 5 Stars Nusantara SSTV Award is an award given to all radio amateurs or SWL who succeeded in decoding SSTV images at the Lunar Exploration event December 26-31 2021 from the ISS satellite.
The condition is to send a diploma or award and not to send pictures of SSTV. Minimum 4 awards from Indonesia Club/Community Satellite. ONLY send diplomas obtained from:
- InSpacE (Indonesia)*
- Astrac (Indonesia)*
- B’Sattrac (Indonesia)*
- Madsate (Indonesia)*
- Other DX SSTV Award/Diploma likes ARISS, Russia SSTV, Czech, ECRA, ISS Fan Club Poland, EKUADOR – HC Satelites Group, BAKTRAD REMEASAT, TRAC etc.
Just Send 5 Diploma/award SSTV at the Lunar Exploration event December 26-31 2021 from the ISS satellite.
Submit award file (NOT SSTV image), until 6 Feb 2022, Application form : form CLOSE. | aerospace | 1 |
http://allthingsaero.com/airlines/accidents-incidents/article-southwest-pilot-we-re-going-down | 2018-08-16T02:01:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210408.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816015316-20180816035316-00280.warc.gz | 0.979891 | 469 | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__174110760 | en | Southwest Pilot: "We're Going Down!"
A Southwest Airlines pilot has perhaps learned to choose his words more carefully after a depressurization incident on flight 3426 from Tampa to Raleigh.
Passengers reported hearing the captain come over the P.A. system and say, "We're going down," shortly before pushing the plane into a steep descent.
"At first it sounded like someone was coming over the PA to talk. Then it sounded like shots through the cabin, twice, back to back," passenger Grace Stroud said. "Seconds later, the panicked captain said, 'We're in trouble; we're going down.'"
"I'm sure everybody went through their private moments," Stroud said. "My moment was, 'OK, so this is how I'm going to die,' and 'At least it will be quick.'"
Another passenger, Shelley Wills, told TV station WTVD that the pilot made the remarks as the plane went into a nosedive when it neared the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
"He said, 'We're going down.' And everyone is looking around like, 'Is this a joke? Is he serious?' And then you felt the nosedive."
Asked about the WTVD report, a Southwest spokeswoman said it was inaccurate.
"Our pilot said he was descending to 10,000 feet. The report was not accurate from this customer. We landed safely," spokeswoman Whitney Eichinger said.
But in an e-mail the airline sent Stroud, it acknowledged what Stroud suspected may have happened.
"As the captain was communicating his plan with the flight attendants, he inadvertently activated the PA system in the cabin," the e-mail said. "We sincerely regret any confusion caused by the relay of the information."
"As the checklist mandates when there is a pressurization issue, our captain did communicate with flight attendants over the PA that he was initiating a descent to a lower altitude," Eichinger said. "The issue resolved itself, which is also not uncommon, and the aircraft landed normally at Raleigh-Durham."
The FAA has said that they will be investigating the incident.
Passengers onboard the flight were given vouchers for a future flight on Southwest to make up for the confusion. | aerospace | 1 |
https://confit.atlas.jp/guide/event/jpgu2014/subject/PPS26-11/date | 2020-07-04T12:32:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655886121.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20200704104352-20200704134352-00417.warc.gz | 0.891585 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__255515332 | en | Keywords:small satellite, Epsilon rocket, penetrator, seismometer, heat flow probe
A new mission to validate the penetrator technology and to investigate the shallow structure of the Moon, using a small satellite and a penetrator module developed for the former LUNAR-A project is proposed. The lunar penetrator module consists of a penetrator main body, a de-orbit motor and an attitude control system. The de-orbit motor attached at the rear end of the penetrator module is used to cancel the orbital velocity, and the attitude control system which consists of a small gas jet and a sun-sensor is also attached to the central part of the module. The penetrator probe is a missile-shaped instrument carrier and is about 75 cm in length, 14 cm in maximum diameter and about 14 kg in weight. The penetrator contains a two-component seismometer and a heat flow probe, together with electronics, primary batteries, a tiltmeter, an accelerometer, and radio communication system. The primary objective of this mission is to demonstrate the technical issues in penetrator system; (1) holding and separation mechanism, (2) sequence of de-orbit, attitude control and subsurface deployment, (3) data-relay and remote operation by way of an orbital spacecraft, and (4) long-term geophysical observation on the Moon. The flight-proven penetrator system could be applied to the future lunar mission for a full-scale network.The Epsilon launch vehicle lifts off a spacecraft (or lunar orbiter) with a solid propellant motor newly developed as the upper stage. The spacecraft, which should be play roles of the carrier of penetrator module and of data-relay orbiter, is assumed to revolve in a near-circular orbit of 100-200 km by 25-45 km altitude around the Moon and to release the penetrator module to deploy on the low latitude zone of the lunar nearside or terminator. The penetrator will hit on the lunar surface with a velocity of 270 to 300 m/sec and penetrate into the regolith up to a depth of 2 or 3 meters, and then it will measure the acceleration record and the stop angle at the rest position. These data would be also useful for data reduction of seismic and heat-flow data. After that, it will observe the near-surface and internal structures on the geological unit different from the past Apollo and Luna landers. Ground-based optical telescopes will continuously monitor meteoroid impact flashes on the night side of the Moon, which should frequently occur during the observation period of penetrator seismometer. These landmarks detected in the vicinity of the penetrator will be available for seismological study as known moonquake foci.This paper describes the spacecraft design, the mission profile from launch to deployment and an operational scenario of geophysical instruments. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.nasa.gov/content/commercial-crew-accelerating-american-ride-to-leo/ | 2013-12-06T17:40:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163052275/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131732-00037-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.946312 | 515 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__76033744 | en | Ed Mango/NASA's Commercial Crew Program: All four companies here today are capable and are the leading edge of what is takes to get folks back into low-Earth orbit.
John Mulholland/The Boeing Company: It's really emotionally and also strategically important that this country is a spacefaring nation and we're excited to get back to that point.
Rob Meyerson/Blue Origin: ft we want to explore the frontier, we have to have a way to get there. We've got to, you know, drive our own vehicle.
Mark Sirangelo/Sierra Nevada Corp.: The idea of creating American jobs in American industry and moving forward, not just the hardware and the people, but the future of our children who are looking toward what they want to do with their future.
Phil Mcalister/NASA Commercial Spaceflight Development: The Commercial Crew Program and our efforts to low-Earth orbit, including the International Space Station, are just one part of NASA's overall strategy. We obviously have a deep-space exploration strategy that the programs that are supporting those are the Space Launch System and the Orion multi-purpose crew vehicle. So we have a complementary, dual strategy at NASA, letting the private sector take a little bit more responsibility for low-Earth orbit and International Space Station cargo and crew resupply while still NASA sort of retains its more traditional role in the deep space exploration part.
Rob Meyerson/Blue Origin: We felt looking at this program that was rolling out a few years ago was a way to significantly accelerate our efforts.
John Mulholland/The Boeing Company: It's an honor and certainly exciting to be a part of this important new development effort.
Mark Sirangelo/Sierra Nevada Corp.: We've gone from being something that is conceptual to something that is now a full flight sized vehicle ready to start its flight tests.
Garrett Reisman/SpaceX: We're very, very proud to be part of the group, the Commercial Crew Program, that's going to get Americans back into space. And at SpaceX we feel a sense of urgency to get Americans back into space on safe and reliable transportation on American made rockets.
Ed Mango/NASA's Commercial Crew Program: The partnership between NASA and each of these companies clearly shows that we have a very vibrant space industry in the United States and the space industry wants to meet the goal of getting a U.S. capability back into to low-Earth orbit.
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https://ministrypass.com/resource/the-long-term-miracle/ | 2024-02-27T18:20:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227153053-20240227183053-00495.warc.gz | 0.923161 | 101 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__192702206 | en | The Long-Term Miracle
“An aircraft took off from LaGuardia and almost at once ran into a flock of geese. The pilot, Chesley Sullenberger III, made several lightning decisions and performed dozens of complex flying maneuvers in a couple of minutes, and the plane landed safely on the Hudson River.
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https://www.dynamitenews.com/story/death-toll-in-russian-plane-crash-rises-to-39 | 2020-02-26T16:37:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875146414.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20200226150200-20200226180200-00398.warc.gz | 0.984934 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__32219098 | en | Death toll in Russian plane crash rises to 39
The death toll of the Russian passenger plane that crashed in Syria on Tuesday, has risen to 39, Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed.
Moscow: The death toll of the Russian passenger plane that crashed in Syria on Tuesday, has risen to 39, Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed.
Earlier, the defence ministry said that 32 passengers were killed in the crash.
"Russia's Antonov An-26 transport plane that crashed while landing at Hmeymim airfield in Latakia in Syria was carrying six crew members and 33 passengers. Their families will be provided with the necessary assistance and support," the defence ministry was quoted by TASS as saying.
According to the updated information, there were 33 passengers and six crew members aboard the aircraft. All of them were military servicemen from the Russian Armed Forces, it added.
The plane crashlanded when it was about 500 meters short of the runway. Both the crew members and passengers were killed.
It further said that Russian defence ministry's commission was examining all possible versions of the crash.
Defence ministry officials said that the crash might have occurred due to a "technical fault", adding that neither the plane caught fire nor it came under attack. It added that a major general was among the dead.
Russia's Investigative Committee announced it had opened a criminal case into the crash, saying investigators would look into suggestions that flight-safety rules had been flouted.
Last month, a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft was shot down over the northwestern province of Idlib in Syria, believed to have been hit by a missile. (ANI) | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.thetrentonline.com/lagos-air-france-passenger-slumps-and-dies-after-receiving-news-of-wifes-death/ | 2023-03-23T02:45:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296944606.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323003026-20230323033026-00464.warc.gz | 0.983706 | 292 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__29833458 | en | Lagos Air France Passenger Slumps And Dies After Receiving News Of Wife’s Death
Jude Oladapo, 44-year-old passenger, has slumped and died while undergoing boarding procedures at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
Joseph Alabi, spokesperson for the MMIA police command, said the incident happened on Saturday, October 12, 2019 when the deceased was waiting to board an Air France flight out of the country.
Alabi said the passenger was said to have slumped suddenly after receiving news that his wife had died.
According to him, Oladapo was confirmed dead by Ajayi Olamide, a medical doctor at the MMIA medical clinic.
Alabi said the corpse had been deposited at the Air Force hospital mortuary.
The police airport command spokesperson also dismissed claims that a Royal Air Maroc aircraft, with registration number CN-ROR, was burgled while landing at MMIA on Friday.
He said the police had carried out investigation and confirmed that all necessary security landing procedures were observed.
“There is a standard procedure, which includes an escort vehicle following an aircraft that is landing, which will make it difficult for any invader to approach the aircraft,” he said.
“The aviation security officials confirmed that they arrived at the aircraft with its baggage cabin door already opened which might have been due to other factors.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://todaysnewsnetwork.com/blue-origin-launches-crew-of-six-to-the-edge-of-space-digital-trends/ | 2022-01-23T02:11:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303956.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123015212-20220123045212-00675.warc.gz | 0.957005 | 514 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__20979443 | en | This content was initially published here.
Blue Origin has successfully released a six-person team to the edge of space for the very first time. The company, founded by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, took a team of personal astronauts consisting of a football star and the child of an astronaut on a 10-minute flight to the border between Earth and space in its NS-19 mission.
The mission, using a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, blasted off from Van Horn in Texas at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) on Saturday, December 11. The complete crew consisted of four paying travelers (including a father and his child, the first time such a set has actually flown on the very same spaceflight), plus Blue Origin visitors Laura Shepard Churchley, child of the first U.S. astronaut Alan Shepard, and previous New York Giants football star and existing TV host Michael Strahan.
Strahan posted a video of himself after the flight to Twitter. Its tough to even describe it. Its going to take a little bit to process it, but it couldnt have actually gone better.”
Goal has a brand-new significance now!!!
&& mdash; Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) December 11, 2021The flight was livestreamed by Blue Origin, however do not worry if you missed out on out on enjoying it– you can replay the flight utilizing the video embedded below:
” We had a terrific flight today. This was our sixth flight in what has actually been a terrific year for the New Shepard program. We flew 14 astronauts to space, flew a NASA payload flight that tested lunar landing sensing units, and finished our accreditation test flights,” said Bob Smith, CEO of Blue Origin, in a declaration. “I wish to thank our payload consumers, our astronauts and, naturally, Team Blue for these numerous crucial achievements. I am so proud to be part of this hard-working and dedicated group that guarantees that each and every flight of New Shepard is safe and reliable. And, its enjoyable to state that this is simply the start.”
Strahan published a video of himself after the flight to Twitter. We flew 14 astronauts to area, flew a NASA payload flight that tested lunar landing sensing units, and finished our certification test flights,” stated Bob Smith, CEO of Blue Origin, in a declaration. I am so happy to be part of this hard-working and dedicated group that ensures that each and every flight of New Shepard is safe and reputable. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.imgderp.com/tag/military/ | 2015-05-30T02:08:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207930866.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113210-00330-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.940256 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__109671166 | en | Why doesn’t the US military have anything even remotely as cool as this?
Here’s a video of a headless robot running over 18 mile and hour. Just a reminder, the average running speed of a healthy person is around 10 miles and hour.
Tuesday night in Hollywood there was mass hysteria over what some people thought was a rash of UFO sightings. Actually, it was just the Navy Seals skydiving over to the premiere of the new movie, “Act Of Valor” on Sunset Blvd. The P.O.V. visual of Hollywood at night is fantastic!
I love watching parachute jumps, that shit gets my blood pumping!
via Bits and Pieces.
It’s been a long time coming, but the U.S. Congress just handed two orders to the Federal Aviation Administration: to upgrade its radar system to GPS and to open up manned airspace to unmanned drones
Armed Military UAVs flying over US soil? why not! It’s not like we have a 100% unequivocal rule against military actions within our borders or anything. How soon until these robotic airplanes are dropping teargas on OWS protestors? | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/127238/search-for-jet-pilots-called-off.html | 2024-04-16T01:27:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00373.warc.gz | 0.975918 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__120284044 | en | Search For Jet Pilots Called Off
The search for four aviators missing since their two fighter jets collided Friday morning off Big Sur has ended unsuccessfully. The Coast Guard called off the search for the Navy officers yesterday evening, citing sea and weather conditions and the length of time that had passed since the pilots were reported missing.
The US Navy identified the missing as 31-year-old Lieutenant Stephen Nevarez of New Orleans; 30-year-old Lieutenant Joel Korkowski of Phoenix; 27-year-old Lieutenant Matthew Shubzda of Dallas; and 26-year-old Lieutenant Stephen Benson of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The water where the Navy F-18s crashed during a training exercise is about 11-thousand-500 feet deep. The pilots were based at Lemoore Naval Air Station, near Fresno. The cause of the crash is under investigation. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.aviationnews-online.com/technology/ascendance-flight-technologies-unveils-hybrid-electric-aircraft/ | 2024-04-24T19:59:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819847.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424174709-20240424204709-00703.warc.gz | 0.945322 | 172 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__94607009 | en | French start-up company, Ascendance Flight Technologies has unveiled the design for ATEA, its five-seater vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Equipped with tailor-made modular hybrid engines developed by Ascendance Flight Technologies, ATEA has been conceived to operate in peri-urban areas and within regions thanks to a range of 400 km, carbon emissions reduced by 80% and noise pollution divided by 4. Production is scheduled for 2025. “We set-up Ascendance Flight Technologies with a very clear vision of what we wanted to achieve: to accelerate transition towards green aviation thanks to hybrid technology” says Jean-Christophe Lambert, co-founder and CEO. “The design of ATEA
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https://digitalaerotech.com/silicon-valley-of-aviation-opens-doors-in-lithuania/ | 2024-03-02T07:59:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475757.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302052634-20240302082634-00005.warc.gz | 0.945597 | 493 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__196669308 | en | The first aviation digitalisation and innovation valley in Europe, named AeroCity Tech Valley, was opened in Vilnius, Lithuania. Established by Avia Solutions Group, leaders in end-to-end capacity solutions for passenger and cargo airlines worldwide, the new centre is set to bring the most innovative companies, ideas, and top-class professionals to promote the development of modern solutions for aviation sector.
The hallways of the newly opened technology centre are already buzzing, with companies from Digital Aero Technologies holding – established by Avia Solutions Group to unite aviation companies operating in technology-based aviation sectors – settling into their new premises. The office building can house as many as 600 workplaces and welcomes all that want to join the wider aviation startup community with unique and creative workspace around them.
“These are exciting times for our companies as well as for the whole aviation ecosystem,” said Julius Norkunas, CEO of Digital Aero Technologies. “AeroCity Tech Valley will be the place where the undeniable potential of the aviation IT sector will peak, while creating solutions for long-standing problems in aviation, simplifying the complexity of outdated processes, and overseeing the reduction of stagnation. It is evident that there are great opportunities in the digitisation and optimisation of processes right across the industry. Therefore, I believe that in no time AeroCity Tech Valley will be known as the Silicon Valley for aviation technologies development.”
The main goal of uniting aviation startups in one place is to encourage idea and knowledge sharing, intercompany projects, and more streamlined tech innovation processes, thus promoting rapid business development.
“I believe that AeroCity Tech Valley will become a place for talented idea developers, IT engineers, and other specialists striving to create and improve the tech sector in the aviation industry,” added Norkunas.
The AeroCity Tech Ventures fund has set out to provide as much as 20 million euros for financing the products and ideas of aviation startups – investing in new and growing companies that have valuable technological ideas for the aviation sector but do not have sufficient resources to implement or develop them.
According to Norkunas, start-ups will be offered not only funding but also irreplaceable knowledge. Selected companies will also have the opportunity to participate in the Runway 36 accelerator for tech companies, which aims to ensure the continued growth of companies by providing them with the necessary tools and knowledge to support business stability and development. | aerospace | 1 |
https://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/sts-89/images/captions/KSC-97EC-1825.html | 2022-01-27T02:16:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305052.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127012750-20220127042750-00541.warc.gz | 0.775194 | 346 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__146541035 | en | The Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out to Launch Pad 39A, the destination of its 3.4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building, for final preparations for liftoff of the STS-89 mission. Endeavour and its crew of seven are targeted for a Jan. 22 launch. STS-89 will be the eighth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir as part of Phase 1 of the International Space Station program. Mission Specialist Andy Thomas, Ph.D., will succeed Mission Specialist David Wolf, M.D., as the last NASA astronaut scheduled for a long-duration stay aboard Mir. (Photo Release Date: 12/19/97 )
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https://fighterjetsworld.com/air/here-are-the-first-images-of-the-indian-air-force-stealth-ghatak-unmanned-combat-air-vehicle/23568/ | 2024-02-21T12:08:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473472.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221102433-20240221132433-00359.warc.gz | 0.964314 | 375 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__177931772 | en | A never-before seen model of India’s GHATAK stealth flying wing combat drone has broken cover in a recently uploaded video by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur).
The UAV design lecture was posted on the institute’s YouTube channel on September 28 and the model, which is reportedly the first to feature also a landing gear, was seen in the background in the laboratory where the lecture was recorded.
As first reported by Livefist, this could be either a mockup or a sub-scale flying model of the SWiFT (Stealth Wing Flying Testbed), the technology demonstrator designed and built in collaboration with the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) to prove technologies for the Ghatak.
A prototype SWiFT will be fitted with a Russian NPO Saturn 36MT turbofan engine, which currently powers the Indian Nirbhay cruise missile. Another similar but smaller model was also visible in the video.
The Ghatak project, which in Hindi means “dangerous”/”deadly”, began as Project AURA (autonomous unmanned research aircraft) and was first acknowledged in 2010, directed by a team which reported directly to the Prime Minister.
The program, worth at least 8M USD until now, is focusing on the development of the drone entirely in India, with technology transfers from abroad reduced to the bare minimum.
Ghatak, which will be approximately eight times bigger than SWiFT, is being developed as a stealth bomber aircraft to both attack ground targets with precision weapons and perform ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions.
The SWiFT prototype is reportedly scheduled to fly for the first time next year, while Ghatak won’t be flying before 202-2025. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.cjnews.com/perspectives/jews-space-part-one | 2018-12-12T09:58:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823817.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20181212091014-20181212112514-00556.warc.gz | 0.976115 | 1,092 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__91801960 | en | February marks the 15th anniversary of intense pride and grief when Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first astronaut touched the sky but then met tragedy as he and the crew of the Columbia perished. Today, a look at the legacy of Ramon and some of the other 13 Jews who have made space their home.
Judith Resnik is remembered as the first American in space and unfortunately as one of seven passengers on the Space Shuttle Challenger which exploded 73 seconds after lift-off on January 28, 1986. The daughter of Jewish immigrants from Ukraine, Resnik had never expressed an interest in space while growing up. But that changed after an encounter with NASA recruiter Nichelle Nichols better known as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek. Nichols was advocating for more women and minorities in scientific fields and Resnik decided to go for it. Of 8,000 applicants, Resnik was one of 35 successful candidates.
Resnik completed a successful mission on the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1984 before her ill-fated trip aboard the Challenger two years later. Akron Rabbi David Horowitz recalls reciting the Kaddish for Resnik, ending with the words, “May the God who brings peace in the high places bring peace to this astronaut who reached out to touch those high places.”
Although Judith Resnick was the first Jewish American in space, she was not the first Jew in space. That honour goes to Boris Volynov, the Jewish Soviet cosmonaut who flew aboard the Soyuz 5 in January 1969. Volynov wasn’t free of Soviet anti-Semitism rampant at the time. He had trained with famed cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and was named a backup crewmember five times. But his attempts were stymied after the Soviet Central Committee sent the message, “Do not send Jews into space!” Volynov persevered and was eventually chosen to go into space (twice actually, in 1969 and 1976) and was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, also twice.
Garrett Reisman was the first Jewish member of the International Space Station. While aboard the Space Station in 2008, Israel was marking its 60th anniversary and Reisman sent this message to the people of Israel. “As the first Jewish crew member on the Space Station, this Independence Day is particularly important to me and I am very proud to be carrying a copy of the Independence Scroll on board the station.” He added, “Whenever the space station is located over the state of Israel, I try to find a window, and it always manages to move me when I see Israel’s familiar outline coming toward us from the horizon.”
David Wolf may have been a medical doctor and an electrical engineer, and had already served aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1993. But he also had a Jewish mother to answer to. Wolf was hoping to serve aboard the Russian Space Station Mir in 1997. Trouble was that the 11-year-old orbiting station was showing its age. A fire, a collision and several malfunctions did not instill confidence and there was concern whether it was a safe place for an American astronaut. Wolf was not daunted, “I’m not playing Russian roulette or spinning dice to see how many times I can do it before something bad happens.” His mother didn’t see eye-to-eye with her son. “I wouldn’t mind if they canceled the whole thing,” she told the Associated Press. Well, Dottie didn’t get her wish. David Wolf served aboard Mir – and returned safely – as well as completing two other tours of duty aboard space shuttles.
Much has been written about the legacy of Ilan Ramon and his numerous posthumous tributes including the U.S. Congressional Space Medal of Honor of which Ramon is the only non-U.S. citizen recipient. But I would like to leave the last word to him. While aboard the Columbia, Ramon kept a diary. After the crash, remnants of the flight diary were found in a Texas field. Sharon Brown, a superintendent in the Israel Police Division of Identification and Forensic Science was charged with trying to piece together the journal to get insight into the last days of Ilan Ramon.
“What happened was we got a pile of papers – I imagined they’d be charred, blackened bits of paper – possibly with some light source that you’d be able to seem some letters in Hebrew. Well, they walked in with papers that were white with black handwriting on it – they were a bit tattered and traumatized, but nothing like you’d imaging from the huge explosion that took place 40 miles up in the sky and then being hurtled down to earth – it was truly amazing,” Brown said. Some of the contents contained technical notes; others are personal musings, “Today is maybe the first day that I really feel like I live in space. I turned out to be a man who lives and works in space, just like in the movies.” One moving find was handwritten Shabbat Kiddush so he could recite it on the space shuttle.
Added Ramon’s wife, Rona, “This is a small miracle that needs to be shared.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.link.com/press/new-e-3-flight-crew-training-facility-dedicated | 2019-02-17T03:48:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247481612.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190217031053-20190217053053-00371.warc.gz | 0.948863 | 1,203 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__180881660 | en | New E-3 Flight Crew Training Facility Dedicated
Contact: Rick Oyler | L-3 Link Simulation & Training | 817-619-3536
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, June 27, 2002 - Link Simulation and Training, a division of L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL), today joined officials from Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) in dedicating a new 32,000-square foot facility designed to train flight crews that operate E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
The facility, owned and operated by Link, is located in Oklahoma City, OK on a 2.8 acre site. Link, which has been the prime contractor for E-3 flight crew training since 1993, currently is operating the program under a $158 million contract awarded in 1999 that could extend through 2014.
Effective E-3 flight crew training has been key to maintaining mission readiness, as U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ben Robinson, commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker AFB, points out.
"Over the 25 years of AWACS operations, the single most important thing to this wing's safety record and ability to accomplish the mission worldwide has been our outstanding training program," said Brig. Gen. Robinson. "This new training facility will help ensure AWACS's success and combat excellence continues well into the future."
David Williams, Link Simulation and Training's vice president of training services, said this transition also represents an evolution within the E-3 Flight Crew Training program.
"The E-3 Flight Crew Training program has been redesigned from top to bottom," Williams said. "As an example, E-3 flight crews will be able to accomplish all of their training within the new simulators installed in this facility. This will eliminate the need for flight crews to fly, and for the Air Force to maintain, TC-18 training aircraft that crews have had to fly before transitioning to the operation of an E-3 AWACS."
The increased instructional capabilities of the new simulation devices, Williams also notes, has called for a redesign and reallocation of training tasks throughout the program.
Link has installed two new E-3 AWACS operational flight trainers in the facility that will enable flight crews -- consisting of a pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer -- to practice takeoffs, landings, aerial refueling and emergency procedures. The operational flight trainers provide a high fidelity simulated cockpit, a six-degree-of-freedom motion system that replicates the aircraft's flight attitudes, and out-the-window computer generated imagery projected across a 225° horizontal by 50° vertical visual system display.
In advance of training on E-3 AWACS operational flight trainers, aircrews will gain instruction on a newly installed flight crew training device. The E-3 AWACS flight training device, which lacks a motion or visual system, is a highly realistic cockpit replica that will enable aircrews to receive instruction in essential elements of cockpit resource management and crew coordination.
To support the redesign and reallocation of other training tasks throughout the program, Link is revising and producing new instructional courseware that will be delivered via computer and paper-based materials. Link also is providing student instruction, performing logistics and maintenance services and ensuring that training materials and equipment remain concurrent with changes to the aircraft.
For the past 25 years, E-3 AWACS aircraft and its flight crew training program have been co-located within the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker AFB. During its quarter century of service the E-3 AWACS has become renown for its ability to simultaneously track and communicate the location of both friend and foe aircraft to other U.S. and allied pilots and major command centers.
Link Simulation & Training is a systems integration organization that specializes in delivering and supporting training systems and equipment that enhance operational proficiency. Link's full range of services include conducting front end analysis, program design, course development and production, interactive distance learning, simulator design and production, training implementation, training evaluation, training management and field support. Link has its headquarters operation in Arlington, Tex. and other major bases of operation in Kirkwood, NY, Orlando, Fla., and Broken Arrow, Okla.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading merchant supplier of secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies, aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and cellular customers. To learn more about L-3 Communications, please visit the company’s web site at www.L-3Com.com.
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https://www.cheapflights.co.uk/flights/Laramie/Dublin/ | 2024-03-04T02:28:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476409.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304002142-20240304032142-00739.warc.gz | 0.933663 | 297 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__136646706 | en | When flying from Dublin to Laramie, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Dublin Airport to Laramie Gen. Brees Field Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DUB to LAR flight.
Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Dublin to Laramie via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.
Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Dublin to Laramie by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.
Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Dublin to Laramie flexibly with Cheapflights today.
Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Dublin to Laramie flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.virail.com/flight-frankfurt-lodz | 2019-09-19T11:36:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573476.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919101533-20190919123533-00224.warc.gz | 0.920414 | 306 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__89157833 | en | Which airlines can you fly with from Frankfurt to Łódź?
Flights from Frankfurt to Łódź are operated by Lufthansa, an example of the partners cooperating with virail.
Travelling by plane to Łódź from Frankfurt: how many daily connections are there?
Which airports can you leave and where do the flights land in Łódź?
Frankfurt and Łódź-Lublinek are the departure and arrival ariports in Frankfurt and Łódź.
Always remeber to bring the suitable ID with you, depending on the flight you are about to take. Verify if the personal ID is sufficient or if the passport is needed, with relevant visa procedure for the destination or transit countries if required. Make sure that the validity dates cover the entire duration of your trip.
When are the first and last flights from Frankfurt to Łódź?
The first flight leaves Frankfurt at 21:04, while the last one to get to Łódź is scheduled at 22:04.
How long does it take from Frankfurt to Łódź by plane?
Direct flights from Frankfurt to Łódź need at least 12 hours and 5 minutes to reach Łódź.
Considering the long distance between Łódź and Frankfurt, a flight is undoubtedly the fastest option. | aerospace | 1 |
http://paragon.myvnc.com/TheParagon-ModernAviation/19-BAC-TSR-2.html | 2021-10-27T12:19:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588153.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20211027115745-20211027145745-00690.warc.gz | 0.947828 | 1,713 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__175010811 | en | Aircraft And Military Development & Applications
Maximum speed: 965.61 km/h (600 mph), Maiden flight: 02 Sep 1947, Length: 39.67 ft, Wingspan: 39.01 ft, Introduced: Mar 1953, Retired: 1983
The British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2 was a cancelled Cold War strike and reconnaissance aircraft developed by the British Aircraft Corporation for the Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The TSR-2 was designed to penetrate a well-defended forward battle area at low altitudes and very high speeds, and then attack high-value targets in the rear with nuclear or conventional weapons. Another intended combat role was to provide high-altitude, high-speed stand-off, side-looking radar and photographic imagery and signals intelligence, aerial reconnaissance. Some of the most advanced aviation technology of the period was incorporated in order to make it the highest-performing aircraft in the world in its projected missions. Only one airframe flew and test flights and weight-rise during design indicated that the aircraft would be unable to meet its original stringent design specifications. The design specifications were reduced as the result of flight testing.
he programme had a formative influence on the shape of the British aircraft industry and many of its design and technological breakthroughs can be seen in aircraft flying the skies today.
The project for a low level strike and reconnaissance aircraft was conducted against requirement (G)OR.339. It was issued in 1956 and indicated that the Government was only willing to let this contract go to a consortium of companies, thereby forcing rationalisation of the industry. Initial submissions were also made such as the P.17A by Shorts / English Electric and the NA.39 by Blackburn Aircraft.
The Air Ministry eventually selected the P.17A and the Vickers-Armstrongs Type 571 for further consideration although it soon became known that the Ministry favoured the Vickers submission which included not only the aircraft design, but a ‘total systems concept’.
In January 1959 the Minister announced that the contract was to be awarded to Vickers with English Electric as a sub-contractor. It was also announced that the project would be called (TSR-2 - Tactical Strike and Reconnaissance, Mach 2).
Following huge government pressure, Bristol Aeroplane Company, English Electric Company, Vickers-Armstrongs Limited and Hunting Aircraft all combined in 1960 to form the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) to produce the TSR-2. The remaining major concerns, De Havilland, Hawker Siddeley, Gloster Aircraft, Armstrong Whitworth, Folland Aircraft and Blackburn Aircraft combined to form Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd to concentrate on other civil and military contracts.
TSR-2 was a long (89ft) slim aircraft with a shoulder-mounted delta wing with turned down wing tips. Power was provided by two Bristol Siddeley Olympus engines equipped with afterburning. The tandem main wheel units retracted into the fuselage, allowing a very thin wing to be fitted. The fin and horizontal tail surfaces were all-moving, and provided control around all axes, with the ailerons providing both pitch and roll control.
he prototype aircraft (XR219) made its first flight at Boscombe Down on 27th September 1964 in the hands of test pilot Roland Beamont (a former RAF Wing Commander) and was in fact the only airframe to take to the air. The development programme showed that the aircraft had great potential, although engine development and undercarriage retraction problems caused some delay to the flight programme.
On one early test flight the port side undercarriage failed to retract and lock into position, leaving the bogies 'dangling' in the airstream. After various attempts to resolve the situation, Beamont's first inclination was to eject. However, the engineers on the ground convinced him that a safe landing could be achieved on a very shallow glide slope - Thankfully they were right and the bogies rotated into the correct position. The problem was soon resolved and the test programme continued.
However, the cost of the programme became a matter of political contention and at two Cabinet meetings held on 1st April 1965, it was decided to cancel the TSR-2 on the grounds of projected cost and to obtain an option to acquire up to 110 F-111 aircraft from the USA. The decision was announced in the Budget Speech of 6th April 1965.
The maiden flight of the second development aircraft (XR220) was due on the same day but following an accident in conveying the airframe to Boscombe Down it never happened.
The subsequent cancellation of TSR-2 led the industry to focus on collaborative projects such as the military project such as Jaguar and Tornado, and civil projects such as Concorde and Airbus.
Courtesy: BAE Systems
The TSR-2 was the victim of ever-rising costs and inter-service squabbling over Britain's future defence needs, which led to the controversial decision to scrap the programme in 1965. With the election of a new government, the TSR-2 was cancelled due to rising costs, in favour of purchasing an adapted version of the General Dynamics F-111, a decision that itself was later rescinded as costs and development times increased. The replacements included the Blackburn Buccaneer and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, both of which had previously been considered and rejected early in the TSR-2 procurement process. Eventually, the smaller swing-wing Panavia Tornado was developed and adopted by a European consortium to fulfil broadly similar requirements to the TSR-2.
Length: 89 ft (27.13 m)
Wingspan: 37.14 ft (11.32 m)
Height: 23.77 ft (7.25 m)
Wing area: 702.9 ft² (65.3 m²)
Empty weight: 54,750 lb (24,834 kg)
Loaded weight: 79,573 lb (36,169 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 103,500 lb (46,980 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × Bristol Siddeley Olympus B.Ol.22R (Mk. 320) turbojet
Dry thrust: 22,000 lb (97.87 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: 30,610 lb (136.7 kN) each
Role: Tactical strike/reconnaissance
National origin: United Kingdom
Manufacturer: British Aircraft Corporation
First flight: 27 September 1964
Status: Project cancelled
Number built: 3
Maximum speed: Mach 2.35 at 40,000 ft/12,000 m (Mach 1.1+ at sea level)
Range: 2,500 nmi (2,877 mi, 4,630 km)
Combat radius: 750 nmi (860 mi, 1,390 km) ; hi-lo-lo-hi
Ferry range: 2,500 nmi (2,877 mi, 4,630 km)
Service ceiling: 40,000 ft (final specification) (12,000 m)
Rate of climb: 15,000 ft/min (4,575 m/min)
Total weapons load of 10,000 lb (4,500 kg); 6,000 lb (2,700 kg) internal and 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) external
Internal weapons bay, 20 ft (6 m) long, with (initially) 1 Red Beard 15 kt nuclear weapon or as intended 2 x OR.1177 300 kt nuclear weapons or 6 x 1,000 lb (450 kg) HE bombs. Final designed normal load in nuclear role of up to 4 x WE.177 nuclear weapons, two side-by-side or in tandem in weapons bay, two on external underwing stores pylons, Or
4 x 37-inch (0.94 m) rocket pods or nuclear weaponry on inner pylons only.
Autonetics Verdan autopilot modified by Elliot Automation
Ferranti (terrain-following radar and navigation/attack systems)
EMI (Side looking airborne radar)
Marconi (general avionics)
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https://ipms.nl/walkarounds/walkaround-vliegtuigen-props/walkaround-messersch-me208 | 2024-03-04T10:42:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476442.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304101406-20240304131406-00785.warc.gz | 0.967945 | 274 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__141581082 | en | The Messerschmitt Bf.108 Taifun was a German single-engined sports and touring aircraft of the nineteen thirties. The prototype flew in 1934 and it had an all metal construction. Later, the Argus air cooled engine V8 was used. Built in Augsburg in Germany, several Bf.108s set endurance records. It was also used during the Second World War by the Luftwaffe as small liaison aircraft at the disposal of many "geschwaders". During the War, the type was also produced in France at NORD. After the war this continued as the Nord/ SCAN 1000 series called Pingouin, followed by the Nord 1100 series which used a Renault engine and has some other minor differences.
This a "license made" Nord SCAN 1100 series "Noralpha". It was seen at the Valiant Air Command museum at Titusville, Fl. (USA).
Photographed November 2014 by Cees Hendriks (c) Copyright IPMS Nederland
Only a few scale models exist of the Nord Noralpha. Dujin has a 1/72 scale model. The Me-108 is available in 1/72 from e.g Fly and KP and in 1/48 from Eduard.
This walkaround page was first created end 2015 by M. de Vreeze | aerospace | 1 |
http://sportpilottalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5013&start=15 | 2019-03-26T16:06:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912205597.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326160044-20190326182044-00255.warc.gz | 0.952197 | 418 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__37365907 | en | 3Dreaming wrote: On a airplane like a LSA an increase of 200 pounds will reduce your safety factor by about 15%.
Actually (and you know this, Tom; this response is for the benefit of others), that's only part of the story. Yes, a 15% increase in weight will reduce safety factor, but by far more than 15%. Here's why:
What leads to fatalities in aircraft accidents is the kinetic energy which must be dissipated while decelerating. Some of that energy (we can debate the percentage, but clearly some
of it) gets absorbed by the occupants, leading to traumatic
injury. And KE = 1/2 m v^2.
So, increasing m by 15% starts by increasing energy 15%. That's Strike One. (Stick around; the other strikes are related to velocity).
What velocity do planes crash at? In LSAs, most accidents occur during takeoff and landing, so they occur at or near stall speed. This is one of the reasons for the safety-motivated 45 kt LSA stall speed limit. And stall speed varies with load factor, which in turn is a function of mass. So, when weight went up 15%, stall speed also went up 15%, compounding the Kinetic Energy problem. That's Strike Two.
But wait, there's more. KE = 1/2 m v squared
. So Strike Three happens because that 15% safety degradation happening from the v factor occurs twice
The total increase in KE becomes (1.15)x (1.15) x (1.15) = 1.52. That's a 52% total increase in KE, resulting in a 52% decrease in the margin of safety for occupants in a takeoff or landing LSA accident.
Think about that when someone tells you the LSA rules are arbitrary.
Corollary: all else being equal, a plane flown 15% below
it's safe design weight will thus have a 52% greater
safety margin in a takeoff or landing accident. | aerospace | 1 |
https://navigat.ru/en/products/flight-security-systems/spsv-tcas-acas-ii/ | 2022-01-28T16:38:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320306301.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20220128152530-20220128182530-00663.warc.gz | 0.668726 | 609 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__241332849 | en | SPSV (TCAS/ACAS II)
SPSV is integrated solution for surveillance based on IMA technologies.
SPSV is designed and suitable for:
- crew awareness of air and ground traffic using TCAS/ACAS II;
- ATC secondary radars support;
- TCAS/ACAS support;
- providing ground ATC and surrounding aircrafts with position information using ADS-B Out technology.
SPSV provides the following onboard functions:
- Airborne collision avoidance (TCAS II);
- Airborne transponder operating in modes А/C/S;
- Automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast ADS-B.
SPSV collects data from GNSS, FMS, SINS, Air Data computer systems.
SPSV provides the following information at airborne display:
- surrounding traffic;
- ТА service;
- RA recommendations.
SPSV meets the requirements of the following documents: ICAO Application 10 Vol. IV, DO-185B, DO-260B, КТ-113-01, КТ-160D, КТ-178В, КТ-254.
|Transmitting and receiving of information is accomplished by a digital interface in compliance with ARINC-429 и ARINC-664 standards.|
According to КТ-113-01
Equipment class in accordance to ICAO - 2es
|TCAS II function||In compliance with DO-185B standard (ver.7.1)|
|АЗН-В Out function||In compliance with ICAO and DO-260B - А3|
||27 V, 75 W maximum|
|Control board||115V/400 Hz or 27V continuous current, 10 W maximum|
|Pocessor element||2K (4 MCU)|
|Control board||146 х 67 х 127 mm|
|Pocessor element||6.6 kg maximum|
|1.5 kg maximum|
Recommended lower antenna
(omnidirectional antenna, not a part of the equipment )
|0.4 kg maximum|
|Control board||0.5 kg maximum| | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.gov.uk/aaib-reports/british-aerospace-jetstream-41-g-majd-4-february-2011 | 2019-08-20T14:42:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027315544.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190820133527-20190820155527-00079.warc.gz | 0.941576 | 88 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__3249328 | en | British Aerospace Jetstream 41, G-MAJD
After landing in strong and gusty wind conditions, damage was found to the aircraft’s left Main Landing Gear. It was determined that the gear outboard trunnion pin had failed in overload due to upward loading on the outboard wheel.
British Aerospace Jetstream 41, G-MAJD 10-11.pdf (692.43 kb)
Published 10 December 2014 | aerospace | 1 |
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_thermal_rocket | 2023-01-29T20:42:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499758.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129180008-20230129210008-00054.warc.gz | 0.969149 | 268 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__110753196 | en | A nuclear thermal rocket (abbreviated to NTR) is a type of rocket engine which heats a propellant (usually liquid hydrogen) using a nuclear reactor. This is different from chemical rockets, which burn their propellant to heat it. NTRs have higher exhaust velocities than chemical rockets, high enough to triple a spacecraft's payload capacity (the amount of cargo or astronauts they can carry to their destination).
NTRs have the potential to be very fuel efficient while still providing good thrust, but their thrust-to-weight ratio is very small. A rocket's thrust-to-weight ratio (TWR) is the proportion between the amount of thrust the spacecraft can make and how much the spacecraft weighs. For example, a spacecraft that weighs 100 pounds and can produce 10 pounds of thrust would have a TWR of 1:10. An average chemical rocket has a TWR of about 70:1, but an average NTR has a TWR of 7:1. This means that NTRs have to burn for a long time to get the same acceleration as a chemical rocket. This is balanced by their high fuel efficiency.
NTRs have not been tested in space yet, but a special program named DRACO is going to attempt to do so. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.spacenewsfeed.com/index.php/news/3660-rokot-booster-successfully-launched-from-plesetsk-cosmodrome | 2020-01-28T04:51:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579251773463.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20200128030221-20200128060221-00312.warc.gz | 0.961034 | 156 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__125478617 | en | Rokot booster successfully launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
(31 August 2019 - Roscosmos) On August, 30 a Rokot carrier rocket carrying a military satellite was successfully launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. All the prelaunch operations and the lift off went as expected.
At the expected time the Briz-KM booster put the satellite into its final orbit under the control of the Titov Main Test and Space Systems Control Centre.
The carrier rocket and the booster were designed and manufactured by the Khrunichev Center. The Rokot carrier rocket was created as a part of the conversion program based on the decommissioned RS-18 ICBM and is meant to launch spacecraft of up to 2 tons to low-earth orbit. | aerospace | 1 |
https://designtaxi.com/news/422642/NASA-Unveils-New-Spacesuits-Astronauts-Will-Use-On-Upcoming-Trips-To-The-Moon/ | 2023-12-04T10:22:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100527.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204083733-20231204113733-00130.warc.gz | 0.939491 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__99027992 | en | NASA Unveils New Spacesuits Astronauts Will Use On Upcoming Trips To The Moon
By Alexa Heah, 16 Mar 2023
Previously, NASA revealed its plan to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2024 may not pan out, given significant delays in the development of spacesuits. Over a year later, it appears the agency has overcome those difficulties as it recently unveiled its latest space apparel.
Designed by Houston-based Axiom Space, the black spacesuit, which bears orange and blue accents, comes with specialist features that will aid astronauts in conducting scientific experiments in orbit.
According to the BBC, this is the first time existing spacesuits worn by American astronauts have been fully redesigned since 1981. The suit has also made changes to better accommodate female astronauts, who often have been left out of the design process.
As per the agency, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) features a greater range of motion and flexibility via stitched-in joints, which will no doubt be helpful when the astronauts move around to explore the lunar landscape.
In addition, the clear bubble helmet provides a wide range of visibility, including built-in lighting that will allow astronauts to have a better look at shadowed craters near the Moon’s south pole. There’s even a mount available within the headgear for a high-definition (HD) camera.
Before astronauts don the new outfits on the Moon, Axiom Space will test out the spacesuit in a spacelike environment to see how it holds up in similar conditions. NASA plans to have the updated look finalized for the Artemis III mission scheduled in 2025.
“NASA is leading the way in enabling a growing space economy by leveraging industry capabilities and NASA’s expertise to provide moonwalking services as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible,” said Lara Kearney, Manager of NASA’s Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility program.
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https://sputniknews.com/europe/201503251020018104/ | 2020-03-30T07:06:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370496669.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20200330054217-20200330084217-00084.warc.gz | 0.970786 | 288 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__162495174 | en | PARIS (Sputnik) – The A320 plane crashed in a remote mountainous region in southern France on Tuesday morning.
"The guy outside is knocking lightly on the door and there is no answer," an investigator told the Times about what has been heard on recovered cockpit voice recorders. "And then he hits the door stronger and no answer. There is never an answer."
"You can hear he is trying to smash the door down," the investigator added.
The new evidence raises some serious questions about the cause of the crash which left all 142 passengers and 6 crew members dead. The plane lost altitude suddenly, dropping from 38,000 feet over about 10 minutes. During that time the plane sent no distress signal.
"But what is sure is that at the very end of the flight, the other pilot is alone and does not open the door," the official added, referring to the A320 cockpit voice recorder data.
The plane's first black box, the cockpit voice recorder, was recovered on the same day. On Wednesday, parts of the second black box, the flight data recorder, were found. Media reports said that the memory chip in the second recorder was dislodged.
French President Francois Hollande told reporters on Wednesday that the cover of the second black box had been found, but not all parts of it. Hollande stressed that everything possible was being done to understand why the Germanwings plane crashed. | aerospace | 1 |
https://connectorsupplier.com/connected-flight-designing-high-speed-networks-military-commercial-aircraft/ | 2023-12-01T03:54:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100264.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201021234-20231201051234-00460.warc.gz | 0.932089 | 1,584 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__76069755 | en | The Connected Flight: Designing High-Speed Networks for Military and Commercial Aircraft
High-speed networks for military and commercial aircraft must handle ever-increasing data volumes at ever-faster speeds. Ethernet protocols, efficient network designs, and thoughtfully specified, high-quality connectors and cabling can help.
Wes Morgan, Product Manager, ITT Cannon
Addressing the Bandwidth Boom
Modern military and commercial aircraft are technology-rich environments designed to deliver an increasingly sophisticated set of features and capabilities. Packed with avionics, sensors, communications, and other data-trafficking systems, modern platforms depend on high-bandwidth networks to provide safe, comfortable travel for millions and to enable success in challenging military missions.
On modern commercial airliners, high-fidelity inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems have dramatically increased bandwidth requirements. In addition to traditional seat-back entertainment consoles, travelers now expect (and even select airlines based on) emerging amenities like onboard Wi-Fi, streaming to personal devices, and even text and voice calling.
On military aircraft, missions and capabilities vary from platform to platform, but the rapid growth in the number of sensors and systems collecting and producing data require ever more powerful onboard networks. In recent years, the growth in the volume of data that many military aircraft collect, process, store, and transmit in the course of their missions has been exponential, and it’s expected to continue accelerating in the future.
Airborne onboard networks are largely built on the Ethernet Industrial Protocol (Ethernet/IP) thanks to its high performance, reliability, and universally accepted open standards. Ethernet class standards are evolving to support the aviation industry’s demand for higher speeds, but newer, faster connective methods for networks are needed as well. Consequently, interconnect solutions for both copper cable and optical fiber — the two primary cabling mediums used with Ethernet-based networks — are being re-engineered with additional contacts to address bandwidth and latency requirements.
New connector designs can support high speeds and low latency even as the volume of trafficked data grows. As new contact configurations are engineered, they are being designed to fit within existing, qualified connector body types, such as ARINC, and others, ensuring continuity with the most widely used standards and reducing the risk of form and fit issues when upgrading older systems.
The Ethernet Standard
Ethernet-based architectures are popular for several reasons. Benefits of this protocol include:
- High speeds of one Gigabit per second (Gbps) and above
- Unlimited network length and scalability
- Robustness and reliability through the use of established hardware components (e.g. switches, adaptors, and RJ-45 connectors)
- Increased network-wide system performance enabled by high-bandwidth connectors, including the Quadrax and ARINC standards and their various contact configurations
Network Design: Where to Start
Network engineers should begin new commercial and military designs by asking themselves a series of questions, including:
- What are the performance requirements of the network with respect to transfer rate (Gbps)?
- What kinds of data will the network be channeling, and over what distance?
- How many nodes will the network have?
- What degree of packet loss are you willing to incur?
- How experienced with fiber and/or copper cabling are the maintenance personnel?
- What types of connectors are currently used on the platform? Can they support the required speeds?
- What type of environment will these connectors experience? Harsh, outside conditions or aircraft interiors?
In addition, military designers should ask themselves:
- What kind of environment the aircraft will be operating in with respect to: speed, vibration, shock, altitude, temperature extremes, sand, dust, and other conditions?
- Will the aircraft be exposed to high levels of electromagnetic interference, whether generated by onboard power systems, ambient radiation or hostile spectrum activity?
The answers to these questions will help engineers identify optimal networking equipment, including: the appropriate power supply, network adapters, cabling, switches, and access points, and will also help settle the critical choice of cabling medium and appropriate interconnects.
Connectors play a crucial role in the performance and fidelity of Ethernet networks, and are also essential for enabling network performance and ensuring compatibility with the two main cabling mediums: copper and optical fiber. Engineers and network integrators for both commercial and military platforms should understand that Ethernet/IP networks can be used in conjunction with twisted pair copper cable or optical fiber. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, so the best solution for each individual application will be based on a multiple considerations.
Copper vs. Fiber
In general, copper is favored because it is widely available, affordable, capable of handling high-stress environments, and easy to maintain and service. However, copper’s drawbacks include weight, which can add up quickly (especially in big bundles), susceptibility to data loss over long distances, and vulnerability to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
By contrast, optical fiber is much lighter meter-for-meter, is capable of transmitting multiple data streams over a single fiber (vs. multiple copper wires), and — by virtue of using pulses of light rather than radio frequency signals — offers lossless data transmission over any distance. However, fiber is more fragile and more difficult and costly to maintain, requiring specialized technicians.
For commercial platforms, a key trend driving the evolution of aircraft materials and onboard systems is the need to reduce weight and improve fuel efficiency. From this standpoint, the weight-saving benefits of fiber are attractive, but designers should note that the serviceability challenges and their associated costs might offset these gains. Depending on network requirements and configuration, fiber may also make sense for long runs of cable as a backbone for a multi-node network, but shorter runs are likely better served by copper.
For military aircraft, much depends on the platform and its mission. However, when weight is a critical factor, like in unmanned systems and rotary platforms, fiber presents an obvious advantage. This is equally true on platforms where space is at a premium and/or aircraft topology requires that sensors and processing electronics be located in different places, but without sacrificing the integrity of the transmitted signal. Fiber’s resistance to EMI is a considerable benefit for military platforms operating in a contested and congested electromagnetic spectrum as well. Although, copper’s ruggedness is often better suited to the harsh shock and vibration extremes of military aircraft.
Specialized connectors exist to provide interconnects for both twisted pair copper cable and optical fiber networks. While there is no formal standard for connection within most modern aircraft control systems, ARINC 600 and 38999-style Series III connectors are most commonly used in commercial aircraft applications.
On military platforms, 38999-style Class G space-grade connectors are popular, as are PHD and tight-tolerance D38999-style fiber optic connectors, which are capable of exceptional performance on even supersonic platforms that experience significant stress.
As markets, applications, and network requirements continue to evolve and aircraft systems’ dependency on enormous volumes of data continues to grow, engineers and integrators will be continuously challenged to think about how to deal with what’s new and what’s next. When considering the best way to design onboard networks for commercial and military platforms, choosing the right networking equipment and channeling medium (i.e., copper cable or optical fiber) is critical to the network’s performance, and ultimately to the experience of commercial airline passengers or the success of high-stakes military missions. Each approach has its own benefits and drawbacks, but if designers assess expectations early and ask the right questions, they are sure to arrive at the best possible solution. | aerospace | 1 |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6996121.stm | 2017-03-25T02:32:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218188773.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212948-00247-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.940996 | 2,348 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__235693004 | en | 4 October 1957 - Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, is launched by the USSR. The launch stuns the world. To many Americans, the launch represents a Soviet capability to launch ballistic missile strikes against targets in the US.
- Sputnik 2 is launched by the USSR, carrying a dog, Laika, on board. The former stray, caught on the streets of Moscow, dies from overheating and panic a few hours into the mission.
6 December 1957 - America's first attempt to launch a satellite ends in humiliation when the Navy-built rocket explodes on the launch pad. The bid was dubbed "kaputnik" in the press.
31 January 1958 - Explorer 1, a satellite built by Wernher von Braun's competing team at the US Army's Redstone Arsenal, blasts into space. It discovers the Van Allen radiation belts above Earth.
28 May 1959 - the US sends a pair of monkeys, Able and Baker, into space on a Jupiter missile. They are the first living creatures to successfully return from a trip to space. Although Able died in June 1959, Baker survived until 1984.
24 October 1960 - An R-16 rocket explodes on the launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, as it is being prepared for a test flight. The disaster claims more than 100 lives.
Former test pilot John Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth
12 April 1961
- The USSR sends the first man into space. Yuri Gagarin blasts off from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, in a Vostok spacecraft. He makes a single orbit of Earth in 108 minutes. After re-entry, Gagarin ejects from his capsule and parachutes down safely in Russia's Saratov region.
5 May 1961 - Alan Shepard follows Gagarin to become the first American in space. He completes a sub-orbital flight in his spacecraft Freedom 7. "Why don't you light the damned candle, 'cause I'm ready to go," an exasperated Shepard tells mission control as he waits on the launch pad.
25 May 1961 - President John F Kennedy calls for millions of dollars to fund a space programme to get the first man on the Moon by 1970.
20 February 1962 - John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth. Glenn travelled more than 130,000km (81,000 miles) in his Friendship 7 capsule, circling the globe three times.
16 June 1963 - The Soviet Union launches the first woman into space. Valentina Tereshkova, a former textile worker, circled the Earth 49 times during three days in space. She was reportedly injured during the landing and needed heavy make-up during subsequent public appearances.
The Saturn V remains the most powerful launch vehicle in history
18 March 1965 - Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov carries out the first ever spacewalk from the two-man Voskhod spacecraft. The mission almost ends in disaster when Leonov's suit inflates in space. The cosmonaut has to bleed air from the suit to get back in the airlock.
27 January 1967 - Fire sweeps through the Apollo command module during a test on the launch pad, killing astronauts Virgil Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee.
Armstrong makes his "one small step"
24 April 1967 - Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies when the parachute on his Soyuz 1 spacecraft fails to deploy properly. The capsule crashes into the ground near Orenburg, Russia. He is the first person to die on a space mission.
20 July 1969 - The Apollo 11 crew makes the first human landing on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin spend two hours on the lunar surface setting up observation equipment and collecting rock samples.
31 July 1969 - An unmanned US spacecraft, Mariner 6, makes a close fly-by of Mars. It approaches at a distance of 3,431km (2,132 miles) from the surface.
13 April 1970 - Apollo 13 is crippled by an explosion caused by a fault in the oxygen tank. "Houston, we've had a problem here," mission commander Jim Lovell informs controllers. With guidance from the ground, the three-man crew later overcome the odds and make it back to Earth alive.
- After several failed attempts by the US and the USSR, the Soviet Venera 7 spacecraft makes the first soft landing on Venus. It sends back a temperature reading of 470C at the surface. Until the middle of the 20th Century, conditions on Venus were thought to be Earth-like.
19 April 1971 - Russia launches Salyut, the first space station. The first crew to dock with the orbiting outpost later die during re-entry when the air leaks out of their Soyuz capsule.
14 May 1973 - Skylab, a space station converted from the upper stage of a Saturn V rocket, is launched by Nasa.
Viking 2 photographed Mars' salmon sky in 1976
3 December 1973
- Nasa's Pioneer 10 probe becomes the first space vehicle to fly past Jupiter.
17 July 1975 - The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project becomes the first international space flight when US astronaut Thomas Stafford greets Alexei Leonov in the hatchway of their docked spacecraft.
20 July 1976 - The first of two Viking probes touches down on the surface of Mars. Controversy still surrounds one of the results from an experiment designed to detect life.
20 August 1977 - America launches its unmanned probe Voyager 2 on a mission of exploration to four planets and their moons.
12 April 1981 - The US space shuttle Columbia lifts off on its maiden voyage. The shuttle is the world's first reusable manned spacecraft.
Bruce McCandless went "free-flying" from the shuttle Challenger
7 February 1984 - Astronaut Bruce McCandless becomes the first person to walk in space without a safety tether. Mr McCandless tested a manned maneuvering unit (MMU), which allowed him to travel as far as 98m from the orbiter, during the 90-minute spacewalk.
18 June 1984 - Sally Ride becomes the first US woman in space, flying aboard space shuttle Challenger.
24 January 1986 - The US Voyager 2 spacecraft becomes the first spacecraft to make a close approach to Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun.
28 January 1986 - Nasa's Challenger space shuttle explodes, killing all seven astronauts on board. The cause of the disaster is traced to a faulty rocket booster seal.
The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just after take-off
19 February 1986 - The Soviet Union launches its space station Mir into Earth orbit. Mir has six docking stations, allowing other modules to be added on, expanding its size and capability.
13 March 1986 - The European Space Agency's Giotto spacecraft approaches the nucleus of Halley's Comet at a distance of 596km.
29 September 1988 - Nasa's first space shuttle flight since the Challenger disaster lifts off from Florida. Crew members launch a communications satellite - replacing one lost on Challenger.
24 April 1990 - The Hubble Space Telescope is launched from the space shuttle Discovery. Initially dogged by a fault with its mirror, it is now regarded as one of the most important astronomical tools in history.
18 May 1991 - Britain's first astronaut, 27-year-old Helen Sharman from Sheffield, blasts off on a Russian rocket from Baikonur. Her Soyuz capsule docks with Russia's Mir space station the next day.
- Russian Prime Minister Victor Chernomyrdin and US Vice-President Al Gore sign an agreement to merge the US Freedom and Russian Mir-2 space station projects, creating the basis for the International Space Station (ISS).
22 March 1995 - Cosmonaut Valeriy Polyakov sets a record for the most consecutive days in space that has yet to be surpassed. Mr Polyakov, who is also a medical doctor, spent 437 days, 17 hours, 58 minutes aboard the Russian space station Mir during one trip.
7 December 1995 - The unmanned Galileo spacecraft arrives at Jupiter where it will carry out an eight-year mission of exploration.
20 November 1998 - Assembly of the ISS begins with the launch of its first module, Zarya, on a Proton rocket from Baikonur.
1 February 2003 - The US space shuttle Columbia disintegrates as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board.
SpaceShipOne claimed the $10m X-Prize for private space flight
15 October 2003
- China launches its first manned mission in space. The Shenzhou 5 spacecraft carries "yuhangyuan" (astronaut) Yang Liwei into orbit for 21 hours. The country is only the third to launch a human into space.
25 December 2003 - Scientists fail to pick up an expected signal from British-built spacecraft Beagle 2 telling them it has landed safely on Mars. After several attempts to contact the probe draw a blank, it is declared lost.
4 January 2004 - Nasa's robotic rover Spirit lands successfully on Mars. It is joined on the Red Planet three weeks later by its "twin", the Opportunity rover. Each rover carries a suite of instruments to aid in their search for answers about the history of water on Mars.
This image, based on data from Huygens, shows an aerial view of Titan
14 January 2004 - President George W Bush announces his Vision for Space Exploration, which includes the goal of returning Americans to the Moon by 2020.
1 July 2004 - The Cassini spacecraft enters orbit around Saturn to begin a four-year mission of exploration.
4 October 2004 - SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately built vehicle to reach space, flying to just above 100km - the boundary of our atmosphere.
The Stardust mission was the first to bring samples of comet dust to Earth
14 January 2005 - Europe's Huygens probe plunges through the atmosphere of Saturn's moon Titan, touching down safely on the surface. It is the farthest from Earth any spacecraft has made a controlled landing.
15 January 2006 - Nasa's Stardust capsule touches down in the barren Utah salt flats carrying a precious cargo of cosmic dust swept up from the tail of Comet Wild-2. They are the the first samples of cometary dust ever brought to Earth for analysis.
China developed its own space suit for the EVA in 2008
25 May 2008 - The unmanned US Phoenix spacecraft touches down in the frozen northern plains of Mars - the first successful landing at one of the planet's poles. Phoenix carries out analysis of the Martian soil until it is declared "dead" on 10 November.
27 September 2008 - Former fighter pilot Zhai Zhigang carries out China's first ever spacewalk, stepping outside the Shenzhou 7 capsule for 20 minutes in a Chinese-developed Feitian space suit.
22 October 2008 - India launches its first ever unmanned mission to the Moon. A few weeks later, Chandrayaan-1 slips into orbit around Earth's only natural satellite, dropping a probe emblazoned with the Indian flag on to the lunar surface.
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https://noti.group/nasas-perseverance-rover-successfully-lands-on-mars/ | 2021-03-07T17:58:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178378043.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307170119-20210307200119-00601.warc.gz | 0.945561 | 585 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__101970129 | en | NASA’s Perseverance rover has successfully touched down on the surface of Mars after surviving a blazing seven-minute plunge through the Martian atmosphere. The rover’s clean landing sets the stage for a years-long journey to scour the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater for ancient signs of life.
“Touchdown confirmed,” Swati Mohan, a member of NASA’s entry, descent and landing team, said. “Perseverance is safely on the surface of Mars ready to begin seeking the signs of past life.” The landing team of roughly 30 engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California jumped from their seats and cheered at the confirmation. Moments after touching down, Perseverance beamed back its first image from one of its 19 cameras.
Perseverance hit Mars’ atmosphere on time at 3:48PM ET at speeds of about 12,100 miles per hour, diving toward the surface in an infamously challenging sequence engineers call the “seven minutes of terror.” With an 11-minute comms delay between Mars and Earth, the spacecraft had to carry out its seven-minute plunge at all by itself with a wickedly complex set of pre-programmed instructions.
Enduring blazing heat, the rover was shielded by a protective shell and parachute to help slow itself down. A descent stage with six rocket thrusters fired as it neared the surface, slowing Perseverance to a much calmer 2 mph. Clutching the rover, the descent stage hovered 66 feet above the surface to execute a “skycrane” maneuver, where it gently lowered Perseverance on a set of cables the rest of the way to the surface.
Once the rover planted its six wheels on the surface, it snipped the skycrane cables, prompting the rocket-powered descent stage to move itself far away from Perseverance.
The SUV-sized rover has traveled 293 million miles since launching last summer in a slim window of time as Earth and Mars closely aligned in their orbits around the Sun. That alignment comes once every two years, and NASA launched its rover alongside China and UAE, whose Martian spacecraft reached the planet earlier this month.
Toward the end of its seven-month journey, Perseverance’s cruise stage carried out fewer orbital correction maneuvers than originally planned, in part due to an ultra-precise insertion on its Mars trajectory when it launched atop an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance. “When we hit the bullseye, that means they had a ton more propellant” that NASA didn’t have to use on its journey to Mars, ULA CEO Tory Bruno told noti.group.
Credit: Notigroup Newsroom.
[This article may have been written with information from various sources] | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/hdi-landing-gear-usa-inc-a-wholly-owned-subsidiary-of-heroux-devtek-inc-signs-long-term-contract-with-boeing-to-supply-777-landing-gear-513466271.html | 2024-04-12T12:44:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296815919.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412101354-20240412131354-00477.warc.gz | 0.933356 | 901 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__171833471 | en | LONGUEUIL, QC, Dec. 18, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX), ("Héroux-Devtek" or the "Corporation"), a leading Canadian manufacturer of aerospace products, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary HDI Landing Gear USA Inc. has signed a long-term contract with The Boeing Company to supply complete landing gear systems for the Boeing 777 and 777X programs. This contract, the largest ever awarded to Landing Gear operations, follows the signature of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Boeing, announced on September 16, 2013.
Under the terms of the long-term contract, HDI Landing Gear USA Inc. will supply complete landing gear systems, including the main and nose landing gear, and the nose landing gear drag strut. The contract includes manufacturing parts for Boeing to sell in the aftermarket. Under the multi-year contract, deliveries will begin in early calendar 2017, with an option to extend the contract through 2028.
"The signature of this long-term contract brings Héroux-Devtek one step closer to initiating the execution of the largest contract ever awarded to its landing gear operations," said Gilles Labbé, President and Chief Executive Officer of Héroux-Devtek. "The entire organization is excited about this development and eager to demonstrate its world-class capabilities in producing large-scale, complete landing gear systems. Furthermore, we are in the process of finalizing our plan for capital investments required to carry out this mandate. This plan will allow Héroux-Devtek to provide Boeing with cost-effective products of superior quality."
The Boeing 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane. As at December 9, 2013, the program had received 1,519 orders from 67 global customers, while the backlog stood at 363 aircraft.
A significant factor that was also considered in extending the contract was Boeing's Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB) commitment in Canada. Canada's IRB policy requires prime contractors such as Boeing to make investments in the Canadian economy as a result of winning defense and security contracts with the Government of Canada. Boeing has several current IRB programs and is actively engaged in the pursuit of new opportunities that if successful, would generate additional obligations. This contract is another example of the synergy created when IRB's give Canadian firms the opportunity to provide Boeing with the best product at the best value.
Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX) is a Canadian company specializing in the design, development, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gear systems and components for the Aerospace market. The Corporation is the third largest landing gear company worldwide, supplying both the commercial and military sectors of the Aerospace market with new landing gear systems and components, as well as aftermarket products and services. The Corporation also manufactures electronic enclosures, heat exchangers and cabinets for suppliers of airborne radar, electro-optic systems and aircraft controls through its Magtron operations. Approximately 70% of the Corporation's sales are outside Canada, mainly in the United States. The Corporation's head office is located in Longueuil, Québec with facilities in the Greater Montreal area (Longueuil, Laval and St-Hubert); Kitchener and Toronto, Ontario; as well as Springfield and Cleveland, Ohio.
Except for historical information provided herein, this press release may contain information and statements of a forward-looking nature concerning the future performance of the Corporation. These statements are based on suppositions and uncertainties as well as on management's best possible evaluation of future events. Such factors may include, without excluding other considerations, fluctuations in quarterly results, evolution in customer demand for the Corporation's products and services, the impact of price pressures exerted by competitors, and general market trends or economic changes. As a result, readers are advised that actual results may differ from expected results.
SOURCE: Héroux-Devtek Inc.
For further information:
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tel.: (450) 679-3330
Martin Goulet, CFA
Tel.: (514) 731-0000 | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120512/BIZ/705129933/0/BLOG42 | 2016-05-24T11:01:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-22/segments/1464049270527.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20160524002110-00149-ip-10-185-217-139.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.931503 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2016-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-22__0__42779902 | en | SpaceX makes historic space station docking May 25, 2012
The companies say in a statement Thursday that their marketing effort will be aimed at international customers.
SpaceX says it will offer rides in its Dragon capsule, using its Falcon rocket. The same system is currently being prepared for a test run to the International Space Station as an unmanned supply mission.
Bigelow is developing modular space habitats after successfully orbiting test versions of its inflatable designs.
The companies say they will begin their marketing effort with meetings in Japan after SpaceX's upcoming launch for NASA.
Hawthorne, Calif.-based SpaceX was founded by PayPal co-founder Elon Musk. Las Vegas-based Bigelow Aerospace was founded by developer Robert T. Bigelow.
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From one success to another! CZ-2D successfully launched Remote Sensing Satellite-36, setting a new yearly launch record of this model
At 2:25 on December 15, 2022, CZ-2D launch vehicle sent Remote Sensing Satellite-36 to the target orbit successfully at Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The launch task was a complete success. The Remote Sensing Satellite-36 launched this time was developed by China Academy of Space Technology and Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology.
This launch task is the 72nd launch of CZ-2D launch vehicle, the 179th launch of Long March launch vehicles developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology, and the 455th launch of Long March launch vehicles.
CZ-2D launch vehicle
A new record after thirty years
CZ-2D launch vehicle for this task is a normal-temperature liquid two-stage launch vehicle developed by Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology. It is characterized by “high reliability, good economic efficiency, and strong adaptability” etc., and can support the launch of a single satellite, multiple satellites connected in parallel or series, and carried satellites. Its carrying capacity in the sun-synchronous circular orbit can reach 1.3 tons (with an orbital height of 700 km).
In 2022, CZ-2D launch vehicle finished 15 launch tasks successfully, which set a new record of the number of annual launches of this model and became a milestone for annual launches of single satellite launch vehicles in China. Since August 9, 1992 when it made its maiden flight successfully, CZ-2D launch vehicle has achieved a total of 72 victories in launching through solid and steady steps in these 30 years. With continuous successful launches, it has won the well-deserved reputation of “model rocket”.
For the model team of CZ-2D, 2022 is a year full of both challenges and opportunities, and a year with unprecedented tests. Facing the new normal of ultra-high-density development and parallel launch tasks at three launch sites, the model team insisted on the philosophy of continual improvement, and firmly carried out the high quality, high standard, and high level development philosophy with concrete actions. The model team upgraded the critical systems of launch vehicles reliably, such as the power, structure, and electric systems, and made great improvements to the production of products by integrating the models and differentiating production processes based on the launch task. It also actively expanded the use of digital tools in LDM system, which improved the launch vehicle’s fast response to different launch tasks. The adoption of rolling batch production can not only guarantee the stability and consistency of products, but also meet the requirement of high-efficiency release of launch vehicles despite the high-density launch tasks. Now, the launch cycle of CZ-2D launch vehicle is increasingly shortening, becoming one of the liquid launch vehicles with the shortest work cycle at the launch sites in China. In particular, the entry of professional and full-time testing and launching teams will better guarantee the success of each launch task despite the high density of launch.
In 2022, despite the epidemic, the model team members held fast to their positions bravely, and placed indelible efforts in carrying out the launch task over the year. During the period when COVID-19 pandemic situation was worse in Shanghai, in order not to delay the development task, the test team members chose to stay at their positions without going home. They finished the year-round design work for the model, and ensured the scheduled general assembly test and onsite launch in the second half of the year. More than half of the model team members had the experience of staying outside to carry out multiple launch tasks continuously. With close cooperation, the members at the production site have ensured the successful production and launch despite in busy time. All the model team members are a witness of the ground-breaking success and are deeply touched by the success. All of them have made great contributions to the success of the model with their persistence and hard work.
On June 26, 2022, China’s largest deorbit sail was spread in the orbit. CZ-2D successfully verified the installation of a deorbit device to the module, becoming the first one in the world to successfully use the space debris resistance reduction technology systematically in a large scale.
On August 20, 2022, China’s Long March launch vehicles achieved success in the 103rd launch, breaking the previous record of 102 consecutive successful launches. CZ-2D is a witness as well as a creator of this record.
In 2022, the “model rocket”, which has been developed for more than thirty years, successfully completed the 60th and 70th launches of the model in Jiuquan, Xichang, Taiyuan, and Shanghai through collaborative efforts, walking from one success to another.
During the launch, the test team insisted on the “strict, careful, serious, and practical” work style. It conducted multiple special reviews, including the reviews of binding data of the telemetry system, high-altitude wind data, and ballistic trajectory off-load design and implementation plan. It also implemented the refueling strategy and successful data envelope analysis to carry out the task at Xichang Satellite Launch Center, and re-analyzed and re-confirmed the reliability and safety of pre-launch operations to ensure the success of the year’s final launch task.
Remote Sensing Satellite-36
Staying fast on the frontline, achieving a new speed in the task
The satellite development team struggled and worked hard with high morale while knowing the burdens, and finished AIT of the whole satellite within 30 days and satellite launching within 20 days, which successfully demonstrated the refined team culture. The team has developed into a steel-willed team through the hardest work, worked out a set of development procedures, and set a new record in the annual number of launches.
In the era when the new modality of parallel testing of satellites has come, the team has always been exploring its way in unknown fields. “To make the parallel testing of satellites a big success” is of great referential significance for ensuring the successful launch and subsequent testing of satellites. Based on the comprehensive test experience in these years, the development team put forward the proposal of adding wired telemetry interfaces and providing the wired telecontrol function, reduced the scale of testing and improved the testing efficiency, and innovated and optimized the process of batch development of satellites. Chief Designer of the model stayed in Shanghai and shouldered the overall responsibility for the parallel development and launch of multiple satellites. Two deputy general managers stayed at the launch site for nearly 200 days. They worked together with ingenuity and dedication, and achieved the best result in doing the repetitive work. Several test teams stayed in Beijing and Xi’an for a long time. They had kept improving and finally successfully completed the in-orbit testing, flight control, and many other jobs. At the ordinary position, the model team has made extraordinary achievements and breakthroughs time after time: After load delivery, the satellite completed AIT prior to release within 1 month. After the satellite was transported to the launch site, it finished all work in the technical area within 1 week. After satellite launching, it finished flight control within 3 days. After flight control, it finished the quick evaluation within 2 weeks... All these witness of the new speed of satellites in Shanghai.
Seniors of the development team shared their skills and experience in the development and launch of multiple satellites with all test team members. They not only help the newcomers struggle arduously with moral encouragement, but also train talents for the model by teaching the newcomers hand by hand. The deputy chief engineer had further discussions about the plan for eliminating pre-launching faults with team members, led the team members to lose no time in moving on with the schedule, and finished the workload of 3 months within only 20 days. The chief designer led the young members to check the cables and identify invalid data piece by piece, and explained how to find out data anomalies thoroughly and patiently, demonstrating the “strict, careful, serious, and practical” work style... With continual innovation in conventional development, the satellite development team has cultivated the “young stewards” for model management, “all-rounders” for data transmission, telemetering and telecontrol, and “young experts” for subsystem production assurance and testing, and implanted the rigorous work attitude in the heart of each member. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.arcade-master.com/action/rocket-defense | 2013-05-26T06:50:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706635944/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121715-00011-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.922042 | 92 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__113525731 | en | Date added: 25 Jun 2012 Times played: 1
In Rocket Defense game you have to shoot the war-plane. Timing and consantration is very important for this game.Push the button to shoot the plane.As you become successfull, the plane will be faster and faster and you can win new rocket.Have fun!
The game is played with mouse.
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https://www.trickstrend.com/goonhilly-asa-shake-hands-for-pushing-space-economy/ | 2023-02-02T14:28:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500028.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202133541-20230202163541-00081.warc.gz | 0.964356 | 370 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__97148360 | en | A new phase of space research is on its way as Goonhilly Earth Station partners with Australian Space Agency. Goonhilly is aninnovator and a space gateway. This partnership is supposed to encourage me expand space research both in Australia and United Kingdom. The new strategy also involved making advantages of space available to businesses, institutions and governments.
One of the activities which both these space partners have started is Goonhilly engagement in the proposed Co-operative Research Centre (CRC). The prime aim of this consortium is to improve navigation, connectivity and capability to monitor across the Australian continent. The partnership is also targeting to increase the resources of the country by solving the satellite related issues. Both the agencies are also trying to solve communication issues.
Goonhilly will also be helping the Australian Space Agency to develop the space communication assets. The company has already opened its office in 2018. The office is under the able leadership of Bob Gough. The company is planning to invest more in its infrastructure and facilities so that they can provide better services to more complicated space projects.
The purpose of the partnership is also to enable Australian businesses enjoy the complete benefits of space research and innovations. One such service offered by Goonhilly is its Enterprise Zone. Through this business area the company will offer Australian businesses the opportunity to be a part of the advanced space ecosystem. Through this zone, the company is also trying to construct an economical European base where business can be grown.
Another approach Goonhilly took to enhance the growth of the economy of Australian Space is by trying and testing its business model. The model involves development of close working relationships and with national and international governments, academicians and businesses. Dr. Megan Clark AC, who is the head of the Australian Space economy, informed that they are excited with this partnership. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.popsci.com/megapixels-nasa-asteroid-bennu/ | 2024-04-22T09:47:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00048.warc.gz | 0.925766 | 631 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__75807837 | en | On Monday, a NASA spacecraft reached the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, kicking off a research mission that could help us unlock secrets of the early solar system and, hopefully, the start of life on Earth. The spacecraft, named OSIRIS-REx (because Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue), has been beaming pictures of its approach to the asteroid all the way, allowing us to get a really close look for the first time. “The story of this asteroid is the story of the solar system,” Bashar Rizk, instrument scientist for OSIRIS-REx, told CNN. “When we understand Bennu, we will understand something fundamental about our solar system.” After a two year journey traveling to reach the asteroid’s orbit between Earth and Mars, the spacecraft is now less than 12 miles from Bennu. Following a few initial passes to get a sense of spin, mass, and shape, OSIRIS-REx will drop in close enough to start orbiting the asteroid in its weak field of gravity. If this happens as planned in January 2019, Bennu will become the smallest object NASA has ever orbited.
OSIRIS-REx will spend another two years with its celestial dancing partner. While circling Bennu, which is about as wide as the Empire State Building is tall, the spacecraft will snap photos of the asteroid while 3-D mapping its surface and measuring temperature, rock mineral content, and x-rays emissions.
OSIRIS-REx won’t ever land on its rocky target. But in July 2020, it will also reach out a mechanical arm and tap the asteroid’s surface to take a physical sample of whatever it finds there. The spacecraft will send this sample back to Earth, which, if successful, will be the first specimen collected from an asteroid and returned to our planet.
NASA chose this asteroid out of 500,000 others because it’s relatively close to Earth and large enough—with a slow enough spin—to make a mechanical fist-bump possible. It’s also really old, a remnant of the formation of our solar system. Scientists believe asteroids like this one may have delivered water to form our oceans and can help us understand how planets formed. After the spacecraft drops the samples it collects in the Utah desert in 2023, scientists expect they’ll spend another two years looking at Bennu’s makeup to see if, among other materials, the asteroid contains the types of amino acids that made life on Earth possible.
Bennu could also collide with Earth one day, and studying it could potentially help scientists develop ways to prevent such a collision. That probably won’t happen until the 22nd century, but no matter which way you look at it—answering life’s fundamental questions, avoiding catastrophic meteorites, or snapping cool images of our solar system—this is one rock to watch. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.airlinereporter.com/tag/767-2c/ | 2022-11-29T19:06:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710710.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129164449-20221129194449-00432.warc.gz | 0.957421 | 279 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__151920965 | en | 9:40 am on a wet and grey Sunday morning in Seattle saw the first flight of an aircraft with a tumultuous history. This wasn’t a 787 or the A350, this was a Boeing aircraft that has not had much in the way of press in recent times. However, in the past that was a different story.
The first 767-2C, the prototype that will lead to the beginning of the KC-46 program took to the air for the first time. With it, over 12 years of history will see the USAF’s new tanker project finally start to fly.
The first flight of the 767-2C is not technically a KC-46 Pegasus tanker, but the first of four aircraft destined for the testing of this unique aircraft. A hybrid aircraft of sorts,- made up of the fuselage of a 767-200, the wings of a -300ER, and then throw in the cockpit of Boeing’s latest aircraft, the 787, and you have this almost frankensteinish aircraft that will perform, what some think of as, the most unnatural of airborne feets, refueling other aircraft mid-flight.
Boeing’s history, not only with tankers but with this program alone, could fill page after page. Let’s try and condense it down, shall we? | aerospace | 1 |
http://exileinportales.blogspot.com/2012/05/plane-pr0n_14.html | 2018-05-25T15:00:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867094.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20180525141236-20180525161236-00233.warc.gz | 0.920005 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__98210227 | en | ... of a different sort:
From 45~60 days to a week is a significant time reduction, innit? Not to mention the sortie rate...
From the Usual USAF Source.
|Air Frame: An A-10C from the Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Fighter Wing undergoes a phase inspection at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012. The phase is one of the most elaborate of maintenance actions, requiring the removal, inspection, and service of hundreds of parts, panels, and mechanisms. At home station, this process would take 45 days to 60 days, but it typically takes just one week at Bagram thanks to round-the-clock work by maintenance crews. There are currently 18 A-10Cs at Bagram—all Air Guard machines flown by Guard pilots. They collectively fly a punishing schedule of 22 sorties a day in three shifts. Two aircraft per flight maintain on-call close air support in the southeast part of Afghanistan, according to officials at Bagram. (AFA photo by John A. Tirpak) (Click on image above to reach wallpaper version.)| | aerospace | 1 |
http://acuriousguy.blogspot.com/2011/01/shrinking-market-for-sounding-rockets.html | 2024-04-19T19:31:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00141.warc.gz | 0.939207 | 765 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__174905826 | en | Last May, at the 15th Canadian Astronautics and Space Institute (CASI) ASTRO 2010 conference, several Magellan Aerospace employees presented a paper on "Bristol Aerospace’s Black Brant and Excalibur Sub-Orbital Rockets."
With the Space Shuttle era winding to a close and the limited opportunities to conduct science on the International Space Station (ISS), it is anticipated that there will be renewed interest in the use of sub-orbital rockets to perform science and build capacity.But while over 800 Black Brant rockets have been launched in various configurations since 1957 and Magellan (which purchased Bristol Aerospace in 1997) might indeed be hoping for a continuation of this ongoing revenue stream, the sounding rocket is likely to be fairly quick superseded by the new generation of commercial and reusable suborbital vehicles presently under development.
These include vehicles developed by and/or promoted through private companies including:
- Blue Origin, a privately-funded company recently awarded $3.7 million in funding in 2009 by NASA under the Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) program to development concepts and technologies to support future human spaceflight operations. The company has also built and flown a testbed of its New Shepard suborbital spacecraft design at their Culberson County, Texas facility.
- Space Adventures which presently organizes orbital trips to the ISS and plans to offer suborbital and lunar spaceflights to scientists and the general public with US based suborbital vehicle developer Armadillo Aerospace.
- Virgin Galactic,which is presently booking suborbital flights on the Scaled Composites designed SpaceShipTwo, which is expected to begin commercial flights in 2012.
- UK based Starchaser Industries, which recently tested it's hybrid rocket engine according to this September 15th, 2010 post on the Parabolic Arc website.
Sub-orbital science appears to be a win-win situation for both scientists and the nascent commercial spaceflight companies. For researchers, the flights represent cheaper and more frequent access to space than anything NASA can provide with the space shuttle, parabolic flights or sounding rockets.According to the Universe Today article, experiments could include measurements on almost anything, external or internal above the atmosphere that doesn't need the Hubble Space Telescope to take a reading.
For companies like Armadillo Aerospace, Blue Origin, Masten Space Systems, Virgin Galactic, and XCOR, adding science to their payloads represents the possibility of an additional $100 million a year in fares — roughly equivalent to the fares that would be paid out by 500 passengers.
There are also obvious industrial and chemical experiments relating to how bubbles, fluids and particles interact in microgravity with implications for aerospace engine design, pharmaceuticals and other areas that are likely to be of interest to industry that simply could not be done before
The Space Business Blog put together a business case study of suborbital research payloads in February 2010 under the title "Suborbital Cargo Agent."
The case study focused on building a small company to negotiate low costs per flights and preferred provider status from the available suborbital launch operators for cubesats (tiny miniaturized satellites) of standardized shape and weight which would be serviced and installed through a system integrator (in this case, Kentucky Space, a non-profit consortium of private and public organizations focused on low cost, innovative space missions).
Essentially, the company made quick profits under a variety of scenario's and saved clients substantial money over what they would have needed to pay to engage traditional suborbital rocket facilities. There was also a faster turnaround time compared to what was traditionally possible with standard sounding rockets.
This is something that the business people at Magellan Aerospace might want to take a look at the next time they update their business plan. | aerospace | 1 |
https://247aviation.co.uk/executive-aircraft-charter/ | 2024-04-14T13:32:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00763.warc.gz | 0.928573 | 745 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__134625319 | en | 247 Aviation offers executive aircraft charter solutions for your global travel needs. If you are looking for a luxurious and convenient way to travel, chartering a flight with us is a great option. At 247 Aviation, we understand that every client has different needs and that’s why we take pride in offering our clients a tailored, bespoke private jet or aircraft charter services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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http://www.spirent.com/Blogs/Positioning/2010/July/2010-07-28_China_Edges_Towards_Global_Navigation_Coverage | 2013-05-22T22:41:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702452567/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516110732-00098-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.944802 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__117827524 | en | China Edges Towards Global Navigation Coverage
The latest contender in the global navigation sweepstakes has moved a little closer with the launch of the fourth satellite in China's second-generation Beidou constellation during the first week of June 2010. Beidou (which means Big Dipper) will cover all of China and neighbouring lands by 2012, and will then be expanded to provide global coverage through a constellation of 35 Compass satellites by 2020.
Compass will differ from other GNSS systems in that five of the intended 35 satellites will be in geostationary orbit, while the other 30 will have medium earth orbits similar to the GPS, GLONASS and Galileo constellations.
Although very little has been officially announced about the signals to be transmitted by the new system, the launch of the first Compass satellite in 2007 did enable independent researchers to build a Compass receiver. However, the lack of official data means that no commercial work is likely in the near future.
The Spirent GSS8000 Series of Multi-GNSS constellation simulators have been designed to be compatible with the Compass system. And as soon as the Chinese authorities release the Compass ICD, Spirent will be looking to make a solution available. This will enable users to design Multi-GNSS receivers that will have true global appeal, offering compatibility with GPS, GLONASS and Galileo in addition to the Compass system.
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http://flight-status.info/route/lga-to-srq | 2019-01-22T05:31:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583826240.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122034213-20190122060213-00382.warc.gz | 0.774607 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__113122361 | en | Check Airlines Flight status online
List of all flights from New York, US (LGA) to Sarasota, US (SRQ), list of airlines operating on the route from New York, US (LGA) to Sarasota, US (SRQ). The flight on this route is a domestic flight in United States. There are 1 flights on this route.
The distance from New York, US (LGA) to Sarasota, US (SRQ) is 1685 km (1047 miles). LaGuardia Airport and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport are in the same time zone (GMT -5:00). The current time on both airports is Tuesday 2019-01-22 00:31 AM.
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|DL 3473||20:14||21:55||1 hour(s) 39 minute(s)||Departed Dec. 18, 2018, 1:11 p.m.| | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.expedia.co.in/travel-news/travel/flights/delta/delta-to-majorly-expand-wi-fi-capabilities-800267615.aspx | 2013-12-11T13:20:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386164036653/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133356-00025-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.958675 | 264 | CC-MAIN-2013-48 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__171179050 | en | Delta to majorly expand Wi-Fi capabilities
Posted on Thursday 02 December 2010
Passengers flying with Delta Airlines during their trip to America will be able to enjoy some added convenience during their travels thanks to a new amenity, to be installed in more than 200 aircraft.
The carrier recently announced that it will implement its onboard broadband access, Gogo Inflight Internet, to its 223 United States jets that are operated by Delta Connection airlines. This will increase its Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft by 40 percent.
"[The new service] marks another milestone in our efforts to invest more than $2 billion to enhance our airport facilities, aircraft fleet and onboard services for customers through 2013," said Delta senior vice president of marketing Tim Mapes. "We continue to make significant progress in aligning the products and services offered by our regional airline partners so that Delta customers have an experience consistent with that available aboard Delta's mainline fleet."
Installation of the Internet service will begin next month and is expected to last throughout the year. All U.S. first class Delta flights will be enabled with Wi-Fi by next December.
More than 770 aircraft in Delta's American fleet feature this amenity, which is particularly convenient for business travelers who may need to get some work done while on board.
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https://www.cheapflights.ca/flights-to-Cuba/Vancouver/ | 2024-02-21T02:43:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473360.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221002544-20240221032544-00254.warc.gz | 0.89797 | 338 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__911590 | en | Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver to Cuba as you normally would.
Vancouver Intl Airport is YVR and Baracoa Airport is BCA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Cayo Las Brujas Airport (BWW), Bayamo C.M. de Cespedes Airport (BYM), Cayo Coco Airport (CCC), Cienfuegos Airport (CFG), Camagüey Ign Agramonte Intl Airport (CMW) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.
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https://www.career.com/company/boeing/job/aerodynamics-engineer-flight-operations/-in-seal-beach,ca?jid=48af094e-79cf-4178-9dd5-5f26409edea5 | 2023-11-28T20:34:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099942.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128183116-20231128213116-00663.warc.gz | 0.902386 | 956 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__56115862 | en | You haven't searched anything yet.
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Position: Aerodynamics Engineer (Flight Operations)
Location: The Boeing Company, Seal Beach, CA
Research and evaluate mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements. Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization. Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product. Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions. Respond to airline customer inquiries on flight operations subjects including Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and Dispatch Deviations Guide (DDG), Flight Crew Procedures (FCOM/QRH, FCTM), and ferry flight requests. Provide on and off-hours support to Boeing’s 24-hour Operations Center for ferry flight requests and other time-critical customer inquiries related to flight operations. Conduct fast-paced, high-level research into customer inquiries. Coordinate with engineering teams and technical pilots to develop detailed responses. Document work with good technical details so that others can use this information to efficiently develop similar future customer responses. Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control. Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field, plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in aerospace engineering.
This role also requires 5 years of experience in the following skills:
• Applying knowledge of pilot procedures to reply to inquiries on and revise flight crew procedures;
• Interpreting and providing answers to airline flight operations engineers on airplane operations including dispatch requirements;
• Assisting in the development of the Minimum Equipment List Document through analysis of the Master Minimum Equipment List, the Configuration Deviation List and the Dispatch Deviation Guide; and
• Coordinating and triaging custom inquiries to relevant subject matters on all the following aeroplane systems: navigation, autoflight, communications, power plant, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, and environmental systems.
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http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/blog/2013/05/as-it-targets-faa-certification-by-end.html | 2017-05-22T18:18:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463605485.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170522171016-20170522191016-00631.warc.gz | 0.951888 | 624 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__62603237 | en | Officials with Greensboro-based Honda Aircraft Co. said Wednesday the company remains on target with hiring and construction goals despite a one-year delay for achieving Federal Aviation Administration certification for its $4.5 million lightweight business jet.
It’s a sign that Honda Aircraft, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC), continues to lay the groundwork for the HondaJet project even in a precarious economic climate where FAA resources are scarce.
Andrew Broom, the company’s division director of corporate communications and marketing, said Honda Aircraft continues to hire employees to support the jet at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, where production on the jet has already begun.
“We have more than 800 people working on the program,” Broom said. “We’re going to continue to invest in talent and infrastructure to succeed in the light jet market.”
Company officials didn’t have an exact breakdown, but said Honda's existing work force already includes some of the 419 high-paying jobs that Honda has committed to adding through 2016.
Meanwhile, Honda continues to make progress on its $20 million, 90,000-square-foot maintenance, repair and overhaul facility that also will house the company’s customer service center at PTI.
The delay is tied to the timeline for the FAA certification of the jet’s engine. GE Honda Aero Engines, the company that will produce engines for the HondaJet, is targeting the end of 2013 for obtaining its FAA certification. It originally expected to achieve FAA certification in the first half of 2013.
That delay moves the target for obtaining FAA certification for the design of the jet to the end of 2014, a year later than initially planned.
Meeting the end-of-2014 target date for the jet’s FAA certification would be significant because it would mean that Honda achieved a “really big hurdle” for getting the aircraft into the marketplace, said Gregory Bowles, director of engineering and manufacturing at the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
“Without being certified, all they can do is company testing and company flights and experimental activity,” he said. “To be able to sell the aircraft, it has to be certified.”
Bowles also added that the certification process is a “tremendous effort” that takes considerable resources and time to do it the right way.
“Honda has taken a very methodical approach,” he said. “They plan to be in this for the long haul. This is not just a quick idea.”
Bowles also said that the company is working toward certification at a time when FAA resources and oversight is scarce across the board. “It is a difficult time, and they are pushing through it as well as anyone,” he said.
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http://www.nextgov.com/it-modernization/2009/07/40-years-after-moon-landing-public-unaware-of-nasas-tech-contributions/44315/ | 2018-02-19T13:39:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812665.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219131951-20180219151951-00554.warc.gz | 0.948979 | 737 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__226634497 | en | Many think the Apollo program and GPS navigation are the biggest accomplishments, but other agencies have benefited from the space agency's IT systems.
On July 20, NASA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing, but space enthusiasts and lawmakers are concerned that the public is unaware of the space agency's work and how its technological developments have improved everyday life.
Many Americans think NASA's major contributions to technology include primarily the Apollo program and maybe GPS navigation, but agencies also have benefited from NASA-based information technology systems.
Agencies such as the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments and the Environmental Protection Agency have benefited from several NASA IT investments. The space agency's California-based Ames Research Center and Maryland-based Goddard Space Flight Center provide other agencies with access to some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world.
Goddard's high-performance computing resources contribute to research on the Earth's climate, which could aid Agriculture with crop research, help EPA monitor global warming and assist the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with weather forecasts, said Eric Wieman, general manager for Perot Systems government services' civilian IT division in Fairfax, Va.
While the Plano, Texas-based company, which employs more than 23,000 associates, has long supported NASA's endeavors, IT work opportunities have decreased during the past seven years because the space agency has begun awarding more IT contracts to small businesses, he said.
Many of NASA's large contracts fund space launches, Wieman said. But new IT acquisitions are in the works. NASA currently is reviewing industry input on a draft solicitation for the new Information Technology Infrastructure Integration Program, a contract vehicle that will buy services for agencywide management, integration and IT delivery.
The success of those plans largely depends on contracting management, Wieman said. "The challenge they face with those procurements has nothing to do with technology. What really needs to happen is change management in the way NASA does business," Wieman said.
The new procurements will require officials to conduct more transactions online and the services will alter the way employees access everything from e-mail to archived satellite images. "The issue of change management has to be near the top of the list of when they decide who is going to win those procurements," he said.
At a House Science and Technology panel hearing on Thursday, lawmakers discussed making space more relevant to everyday needs such as health and economic prosperity. The Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics also addressed the difficulty of replicating the public excitement that the Apollo moon-mission era generated.
Space is intertwined with FAA's Next-Generation Air Transportation System, which is intended to make plane travel greener, safer and faster, testified Patti Grace Smith, a former FAA associate administrator for commercial space transportation and current member of the board of directors of the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs, Colo. The nongovernmental foundation works to advance space-related endeavors.
"On a local scale, metropolitan authorities in several cities have implemented systems like the one now in place for D.C.'s Metrobus service, which allows passengers to check on the Internet or by telephone to see when the next bus will arrive," she said.
Keith Cowing, a former NASA scientist who now compiles the space policy blog NASA Watch, noted that the National Institutes of Health "has a lot of breast cancer imaging that comes from systems that were developed at NASA."
The space agency also has the capability to host governmentwide cloud computing to basically provide Internet access to hardware and software for the entire federal government, he said.
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https://riskandinsurance.com/return-to-the-skies-4-aviation-risk-areas-to-review-as-we-return-to-pre-pandemic-flight-levels/ | 2023-02-04T18:31:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500151.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204173912-20230204203912-00790.warc.gz | 0.957695 | 1,434 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__258773069 | en | Return to the Skies: 4 Aviation Risk Areas to Review as We Return to Pre-Pandemic Flight Levels
The pandemic may not yet be fully behind us, but the aviation industry is getting closer to pre-pandemic rates with every month that passes.
General aviation was back to operating at 80-90% capacity as of June of 2021, with personal and charter flights at or over 90%. The airline and tourism segments remain a bit further behind, with tourism still struggling below a 50-60% rate of return, but even these segments have been on an upswing.
Flight activity was increasing on a weekly basis prior to the arrival of the Omicron variant. Though the industry may temporarily see challenges as new or additional restrictions may be mandated in the short term, it is safe to assume that flight activity will only continue to rise as the current spike subsides.
This is clearly positive news.
But as consumer confidence grows and people begin traveling more, there are several unique risk management challenges that may arise. Here’s a list of factors our aviation underwriters are watching closely as their clients return to the skies.
1) A Question of Pilot Proficiency
The biggest risk currently facing the aviation industry is a lack of pilot proficiency.
In the last several months alone, there have been 128 self-reported incidents recorded. Fortunately, none of these resulted in accident or violation, but in all cases, the pilots reporting errors indicated that they did not feel proficient.
Major incidents reported by the FAA include a Boeing 737 attempting to take off with one engine after the pilot failed to start the second engine, a flight that took off and went the wrong direction, and a pilot that failed to put down landing gear when bringing a Boeing 737 in for landing.
To address this gap in pilot proficiency, it is essential to go back and do recurrent training.
Simulators are excellent tools, but nothing replaces real life experience; pilots simply must log the miles in the air to re-develop the muscle memory to respond appropriately when issues occur during flight.
From a risk management point of view, airlines are advised to be thoughtful about placing crews, pairing a pilot who is current with recurrent training with one just coming back. It’s instant reactions that matter the most in aviation, and it will take time to build back muscle memory for pilots who have been furloughed for 7-18 months.
Because pilot training is done in close quarters (less than 6 feet apart in a cockpit/simulator), we are seeing an increase in requests to extend the insurance-imposed training requirement intervals.
Individual pilots who are concerned with COVID are looking to avoid those environments that could potentially expose them. These requests should be carefully weighed; while the seriousness of the effects of COVID are real, so are the dangers of the lack of proficiency in aviation.
2) Increased Aircraft Maintenance Concerns
Just as pilots need to get back up to speed, so do the aircraft they operate.
During the pandemic, many airlines put a portion of their fleets into long-term storage. As they now look to bring these aircraft back into service, it’s important to consider whether these planes are ready and capable of operating as frequently as they had previously done.
There’s no precedence for issues that could arise without the constant maintenance that was a part of normal processing pre-pandemic.
Given these unknowns, it is essential to drive home to both pilots and maintenance crews a need for constant vigilance.
When following the protocol for bringing aircraft back from long term storage, employees must not be complacent in their jobs. Bearing the unusual circumstances of this transition in mind, the entire industry needs to be alert to issues, both anticipated and unanticipated.
3) Fixed-Base Operators Face Staffing and Training Challenges
The airfields where aircraft are parked, fueled and maintained, known as Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs), are also challenged by current circumstances.
Increased travel has led to the presence of more aircraft on these airfields, which may not be prepared to meet the needs. Staffing issues, including difficulties with hiring and training challenges, have also led to an uptick in damages.
A recent fueling incident, in which a newer employee placed fuel into the wrong aircraft and this improper fueling led to a crash, is just one such example.
FBOs can go from five aircraft on ramp to 25 during the busy travel season, and with the value of these crafts ranging from $1 million to $75 million, mistakes can be costly.
Again, vigilance is key. Best practices for these facilities include using multiple wing walkers when moving aircraft to avoid ground collision and implementing a recurring training program for new and returning employees alike. There are training videos and other resources available to facilitate employee education and reinforce a culture of safety.
4) Considerations for Aviation Customers
Many corporations pulled back employee travel coverage during the pandemic, and as employees return to travel, travel policies may need to be updated.
From coverage for non-owned aircraft to policies for the use of personal aircraft, canceled policies may need to be reinstated and coverage needs reassessed.
This is a good time for HR to update your company’s risk management view of aviation exposure, looking to see what was dropped, what has changed, and what may be necessary going forward.
As passengers, employees resuming business travel should be reminded they also have a role to play. Pilots and other airline workers are already in a stressful situation for reasons detailed above, and passengers should be reducing, rather than contributing to, that stress.
Have vaccinations completed and documentation available, wear masks and distance as mandated, and practice patience. There have been too many incidents at airports with unruly passengers of late, and this distracts pilots and creates undue stress for all involved.
Proactively Mitigating the Risks Is Key
Even as things start to look a bit more normal, the aviation industry realistically faces several years of challenges before we completely cycle out of this pandemic period.
A continuing increase in travel until we reach pre-COVID capacity will bring an ongoing need for frequent recurrent training and revisiting of policies. As new employees take time to get up to speed, things will get better, but full proficiency will take a while to catch up and cycle through.
From an underwriting perspective, carriers will be looking at pilot proficiency and requiring training as needed to make sure they are in a safer spot, but more may be requested, both in terms of general proficiency and to address newer concerns such as de-escalation training.
In terms of the aircraft themselves, demonstrated airworthiness and a record of maintenance will be essential. And on airfields, training and safety best practices are more important now than ever.
Ultimately, when it comes to aviation risk management, the human factor is the key. From pilots to workers to passengers, we all have a role to play in ensuring a safe passage back to normal for the aviation industry. & | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.sstl.co.uk/media-hub/latest-news/2016/sstl-delivers-22nd-galileo-foc-payload | 2022-05-24T04:58:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662564830.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20220524045003-20220524075003-00589.warc.gz | 0.927167 | 1,068 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__28602064 | en | Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has delivered the 22nd Galileo navigation payload, the last under Galileo Full Operational Capability (FOC) Works Orders 1 & 2, to prime contractor OHB System in Bremen, Germany. Galileo is Europe’s own Global Navigation Satellite System, providing real-time positioning, navigation and timing services with unrivalled accuracy.
As Payload Prime for Galileo FOC Works Order 1 & 2, SSTL is responsible for the development, assembly, integration and test of 22 navigation payloads. The first Galileo FOC payload was delivered to OHB in 2012, and since then payloads have continued to roll off the production line at SSTL, with a delivery schedule of approximately one every six weeks.
On 12 May, SSTL held an event to mark the occasion, and to celebrate the achievement with the contributors and supporters of the FOC payloads work. Katherine Courtney, Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency attended the event and said: “Satellite navigation is an important part of the UK space industry success story and we are at the forefront of innovation in technology and services. Every FOC payload for the Galileo constellation - the beating heart of each satellite - has been built here in Guildford and the completion of this 22nd payload is a significant milestone which should be celebrated. We remain fully committed to the success of the Galileo programme, and look forward to the start of initial services later this year.”
SSTL’s state-of-the-art FOC payload comprises of different units that have been manufactured by a European supply chain and the modular design of the satellite enables SSTL to assemble the payload units onto 3 panels for delivery, fully tested, to OHB in Bremen. The last of the payloads in these two batches has now completed its journey through production and test at SSTL and has been delivered to Germany, where a team of SSTL engineers will assist OHB engineers with integration to the spacecraft platform.
Dr John Paffett, Director of Telecommunications and Navigation at SSTL, commented “The completion and delivery of the 22nd payload for FOC marks another milestone for SSTL, and I must pay tribute to the talented and dedicated FOC team here who have worked tirelessly to keep the production line rolling for the past four years. We are extremely proud of our contribution to Europe’s new navigation system, and we are all looking forward to the day that the new service comes on stream, and we can start using it in our daily lives.”
SSTL’s FOC payload is based on European sourced atomic clocks, navigation signal generators, high power travelling wave tube amplifiers and antennas, and it will provide Galileo’s navigation, positioning and timing services.
Paul Verhoef, Director of Galileo Programme and Navigation at the European Space Agency, said “SSTL has been a reliable partner of the Galileo venture since GIOVE-A. I wish to thank all SSTL staff for their extremely valuable contribution.”
The subcontractors for SSTL’s Galileo FOC navigation payload are Airbus Defence and Space, Finmeccanica, Spectratime, Kongsberg Norspace, Rymsa, TAS-I, Tesat, Ruag, Mier, ComDev (Honeywell), and Siemens. Testing facilities were provided at Airbus Defence and Space and RAL Space.
The next launch of a pair of Galileo FOC spacecraft is due to take place on 24 May on board a Soyuz launcher from Kourou in French Guiana. Twelve Galileo satellites are already in orbit, and a second launch of 4 spacecraft is planned for later this year, bringing the total of 18 Galileo satellites in orbit by the end of this year.
The Full Operational Capability phase of the Galileo programme is managed and fully funded by the European Union. The Commission and ESA have signed a delegation agreement by which ESA acts as design and procurement agent on behalf of the Commission. The views expressed in this Press Release can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union and/or ESA. “Galileo” is a trademark subject to OHIM application number 002742237 by EU and ESA.
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) is the world's leading small satellite company, delivering operational space missions for a range of applications including Earth observation, science and communications. The Company designs, manufactures and operates high performance satellites and ground systems for a fraction of the price normally associated with space missions, with 450 staff working on turnkey satellite platforms, space-proven satellite subsystems and optical instruments.
Since 1981, SSTL has built and launched 47 satellites for 20 international customers – as well as providing training and development programmes, consultancy services, and mission studies for ESA, NASA , international governments and commercial customers, with an innovative approach that is changing the economics of space.
Headquartered in Guildford, UK, SSTL is part of the Airbus Group. | aerospace | 1 |
https://colorblindprogramming.com/time-dilation | 2024-04-14T01:43:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00121.warc.gz | 0.91225 | 578 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__29309179 | en | The passing of time can be altered by 2 factors, gravity and velocity.
Increase in both gravity or velocity will slow down time.
1. Gravity: Everything likes to live where it will age the most slowly, and gravity pulls it there (Kip Thorne – the Science of Interstellar)
2. Velocity: A space traveler approaching the speed of light will age slower than another one staying on the earth (Twin paradox).
What does this mean?
On the ISS, time runs slower because of the high speed
Altitude: about 400km
Orbital speed: 8km/s
Time dilation: 0.01 seconds slower every year
The smaller gravity pull from the Earth accelerates the time, but not enough to compensate for the velocity of 8km/s which slows down time. So in the end, an astronaut spending 6 months on the ISS will be about 0.005 seconds younger.
[On the ISS] Velocity has increased for the astronauts, slowing down their time, whereas gravity has decreased, speeding up time (the astronauts are experiencing less gravity than on Earth). Nevertheless, the ISS astronaut crew ultimately end up with “slower” time because the two opposing effects are not equally strong. The velocity time dilation is making a bigger difference, and slowing down time. The (time-speeding up) effects of low-gravity would not cancel out these (time-slowing down) effects of velocity unless the ISS orbited much farther from Earth.
On the GPS satellites, time runs faster because of the decrease of gravity
Orbital speed: 4km/s
Time dilation due to velocity: 7 microseconds per day
Time dilation due to less gravity: 45 microseconds per day
The combination of these two relativistic effects means that the clocks on-board each satellite should tick faster than identical clocks on the ground by about 38 microseconds per day (45-7=38)! This sounds small, but the high-precision required of the GPS system requires nanosecond accuracy, and 38 microseconds is 38,000 nanoseconds. If these effects were not properly taken into account, a navigational fix based on the GPS constellation would be false after only 2 minutes.
The engineers who designed the GPS system included these relativistic effects when they designed and deployed the system.
GPS and relativity
[Contrary to popular belief, GPS satellites are not in geosynchronous or geostationary orbits). The satellite orbits are distributed so that at least 4 satellites are always visible from any point on the Earth at any given instant (with up to 12 visible at one time)]
Written by Dorin Moise (Published articles: 275) | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.bplans.com/airline-business-plan/company/ | 2023-09-25T13:34:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925115505-20230925145505-00467.warc.gz | 0.948762 | 672 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__249745017 | en | Ownership & Structure
Reflecting the overall nature of the organization envisaged, there is very little hierarchy in the organizational plan for the airline. In an operation where safety and accountability are so much at issue, obviously someone has to be in charge, and there also have to be clear lines of authority (and expertise) in the operational aspects of the airline. But beyond that, the organization is designed around flexibility, a high level of personal accountability and responsibility, and common cross-training and sharing of responsibilities as need arises and circumstances permit.
The levels of organization (reflected in the personnel and salary chart in the Personnel section of this plan) are as follows:
- President and chief executive officer (who reports to the Board of Directors of the airline company).
- Vice president and general manager.
- Functional vice presidents for the core areas of commercial activities, finance, and operations.
- Directors covering sales and marketing, communications, human resources, flight safety, flight operations, ground operations, maintenance, and information systems.
- Managers in sales and marketing, as well as in station management functions.
- Professional, engineering, ground handling, service, and other support personnel.
On the flight side, which reports to the director of flight operations and also responds to the director of flight safety, there are only three levels of personnel:
- First officer;
- Flight attendant.
Salary scales and levels of authority have been simplified and based on a rational scale allowing for similar levels, though of different natures, of functional work to be compensated at the same pay levels. The overall objective is to foster an atmosphere of cooperation and shared responsibility to the overall mission, which is to provide the customer and client with the best possible, safest, and most satisfying experience with the airline. Cross-training and cross-functioning are important parts of the organization plan, as explained in more detail elsewhere in this document.
A complete management team, covering the elements of administration, aviation, and finance, is being assembled. This team brings together a wide range of skills and backgrounds covering the key areas needed to form, launch, and operate the airline, and from a range of national origins.
6.3 Management Team Gaps
It is premature to speak of management team gaps until a core management team is named. The individuals who will play leading roles with the new airline will need to possess the widest possible range of the requisite skills. The current project team believes investors in the airline will want to play a key role in helping formulate core management. Once primary investment is established, that step can be undertaken, and it is anticipated that the core team will be finalized quickly.
The new airline will need people with skill, experience, energy, and vision to head up and serve in such areas as information management, flight safety, aviation operations, aviation maintenance, ground operations, sales and marketing, communications, and human resources management. Also good pilots, co-pilots, cabin crew members, and ground staff, and administrative staff.
BalkConsort anticipates putting together the best possible airline management team in the business, one that also shares the common vision of what this new airline truly can be and what it can become. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.funnyism.com/i/funnypics/brave-man-pulls-down-malfunctioning-landing-gear | 2021-12-04T19:47:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363006.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204185021-20211204215021-00049.warc.gz | 0.966685 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__63745109 | en | As awesome as the guy in the car is, that is some great flying by that pilot
Huh. Wonder how that car is able to move so fast with that guys massive balls of steel
@Praise Satin, because his head is filled with enough air
@Praise Satin, I mean, it was only about 60-80 mph based on a single engine plane landing speed.
That's just plane scary.
Glad to see GTA 6 is coming along nicely
@pyrocrypto, The plane's landing gear is stuck, so the man in the car is bravely unjamming it so that the plane can land safely.
OSHA would not approve
That looks wheely dangerous. | aerospace | 1 |
http://navyaviation.tpub.com/14018/css/Chapter-3-General-Aircraft-Maintenance-107.htm | 2019-03-24T03:25:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203168.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324022143-20190324044143-00141.warc.gz | 0.893047 | 783 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__184673147 | en | GENERAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Chapter Objective: Upon completion of this chapter, you will have a working
knowledge of procedures and equipment used for the Tool Control Program. You
will have a basic knowledge of occupational awareness concepts, aircraft
drawings, techniques for troubleshooting, aircraft lubrication requirements,
aircraft weighing and balancing, aircraft hoisting and jacking, and fuel cell
construction and repair.
In this chapter we will discuss the various types of
routine aircraft maintenance performed by the AM
ratings. When performing any type of maintenance, it is
your responsibility to comply with all safety procedures
and tool control requirements. Because no one set of
rules applies to all aircraft, you should refer to the
maintenance instruction manual (MIM) for the tools,
materials, and procedures required for that particular
aircraft or piece of equipment.
TOOL CONTROL PROGRAM
Learning Objective: Recognize the importance
of the Navy's Tool Control Program (TCP).
Major problems, such as aircraft accidents and
incidents, may result from tools left in aircraft after
maintenance has been performed. Tools out of place
may result in foreign object damage (FOD). To reduce
the potential for tool FOD-related mishaps, the Tool
Control Program (TCP) provides a means of rapidly
accounting for all tools after completing a maintenance
task on an aircraft or its related equipment.
The means by which tools can be rapidly
inventoried and accounted for is accomplished by using
silhouetted tool containers. All tools have individual
silhouetted locations that highlight a missing tool. These
containers are called shadow boxes. A shadow
(silhouette) of the tool identifies the place where the tool
belongs. The TCP is based on the instant inventory
concept and is accomplished, in part, through the use of
shadow boxes. See figure 3-1. On containers where
silhouetting is not feasible, a note with the inventory and
a drawing of the container is included. Either system
enables the work center supervisor or inspector to
quickly ensure that all tools have been retrieved after a
The material control officer is responsible for
coordinating the TCP and for ensuring that tools are
procured and issued in a controlled manner consistent
with the approved tool control plan (TCPL). A TCPL
contains information that includes material require-
ments, tool inventories, and detailed instructions for the
implementation and operation of the TCPL for a specific
type/mode of aircraft. But the main responsibility relies
with the work center and quality assurance.
The QA/A division is responsible for monitoring the
overall Tool Control Program in the command. While
monitoring the program or performing spot checks,
the QA/A division will ensure that tool control
procedures are being adhered to. Some of the special
requirements are to ensure the following:
1. That all tools are etched with the organization
code, work center, and tool container number.
2. That special accountability procedures are being
complied with for those tools not suitable for etching;
for example, drill bits (too hard) and jewelers
screwdrivers (too small).
3. That work center inventories are being con-
ducted and procedures are being adhered to during work
center audits and periodic spot checks.
4. That all equipment, in the work centers/tool
control centers, requiring calibration is scheduled and
cali- brated at the prescribed interval.
5. That defective tools received from supply are
reported to the Fleet Material Support Office
(FLEMATSUPPO) via CAT II QDRs. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.fss.aero/accident-reports/look.php?report_key=1111 | 2023-10-04T12:26:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511369.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004120203-20231004150203-00411.warc.gz | 0.928819 | 1,724 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__209978333 | en | |Title:||Fumes in cockpit, Boeing 727-100, January 21, 1997|
|Micro summary:||This Boeing 727-100 experienced noxious fumes in the cockpit, resulting in a diversion.|
|Event Time:||1997-01-21 at 2245 CST|
|Publishing Agency:||National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)|
|Diversion Airport:||Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA|
|Site of event:||Oklahoma City, OK|
|Departure:||Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA|
|Destination:||Memphis International Airport, Memphis, Tennessee, USA|
|Airplane Type(s):||Boeing 727-100|
|Type of flight:||Cargo|
|Diverted to:||Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA|
NTSB short summary:
existence of fumes from the cargo compartment and activation of the cargo smoke detector for undetermined reasons.
During the takeoff initial climb, the crew received an aural warning and the number 2 smoke detector sensor light illuminated in the cockpit. Crew members noted a strong smell, like lacquer and varnish, coming from the cargo area. No evidence of an in flight fire or hazardous cargo spill was found in any cargo container. Wood panels, painted earlier that day with a base coat (Kem-Flash E61A45) and a topcoat (Production Lacquer L61XX Laed-Free Custom), were found in cargo bin 5. The ramp agent, who loaded the boxes into the cargo container, did not notice any smell or fumes when the container was loaded into the cargo bin. Painted panels may emit a paint like odor during the curing process; however, once the paint has been used on the panels it is not considered a hazardous material and is considered nonflammable when it is still in a curing stage. The smoke detector operates based on the percentage of light transmitted. The smoke detector, Part No. 7740-01, Serial No. 2024, tested within the manufacturer's operation specifications.
NTSB factual narrative text:
On January 21, 1997, at 2245 central standard time, a Boeing 727-100, N198FE, registered to and operated by Federal Express Corporation as Flight 1272 on a Title 14 CFR Part 121 domestic cargo flight, experienced the activation of the fire warning light in the cockpit during the departure climb to cruise from the Will Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The flight was on an IFR flight plan with a final destination of Memphis, Tennessee. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The airplane was not damaged and the 3 flightcrew members and a company pilot on the cockpit jumpseat were not injured. The flight returned to Oklahoma City and landed without further incident.
During personal interviews, conducted by the investigator-in-charge (IIC), and on the enclosed statements, the flight crew reported that during the initial climb, between 4,000 feet and 4,500 feet MSL, the crew received an aural warning and the number 2 smoke detector sensor (located for detection in cargo bins 4 and 5) light illuminated in the cockpit. The captain of Flight 1272 requested that the company pilot on the jumpseat open the cockpit door and check for smoke in the cargo areas. Upon opening the door, the crew members noted a "strong smell like lacquer and varnish." The captain declared an emergency and subsequently requested and received an ATC clearance for a visual approach and landing at the airport. The flight landed on runway 17L, exited at taxiway Echo, and stopped on the taxiway. The crew deployed the emergency slide and everyone exited the airplane. At the local hospital, all flight personnel were checked for fume inhalation and released.
Local authorities, FAA inspectors and company personnel examined the aircraft cargo and reported to the IIC that no evidence of an in flight fire or hazardous cargo spill was found in the hazardous cargo container at position 1 or the other cargo containers. The cargo container at position 5 is located between station 695.45 and 784.45 on the Boeing 727-100.
The cargo container at position 5 contained 3 boxes of furniture panels that emitted fumes. Two of the boxes were 4 feet by 2 feet by 6 inches and one box was 2 feet by 1 foot by 3 inches.
During telephone interviews, conducted by the investigator-in-charge, personnel of Winslow and Associates at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a furniture company, reported that a store in Tampa, Florida, was being finished for a grand opening and called Winslow and Associates for additional furniture panels. Winslow and Associates has an agreement for shipping the panels via Federal Express. The panels were painted during the day with a base coat (Kem-Flash E61A45) and a topcoat (Production Lacquer L61XX Lead-Free Custom) and dried for approximately 7 hours. At approximately 1830, the 3/4 inch thick wood panels, dried to touch, were crated. Subsequently, at 1930, they were taken to the Federal Express ramp at the airport. The Federal Express ramp agent, who loaded the boxes into the cargo container at approximately 2130, did not notice any smell or fumes when the container was loaded into cargo bin number 5. Ramp personnel further stated that the temperature was about 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Personnel of the furniture company (Winslow and Associates) stated that the panels cure for several hours after they have been painted and the painted panels may emit a paint like odor during the curing process; however, the fumes are nonflammable. The paint shop environment tested at 5 parts per million (toluene and/or other hydrocarbons) with the specification limit at 100 ppm. The paint mixing room containing 5,000 gallons of paint/lacquer does not reach the 100 ppm limitation.
Following the incident, the furniture boxes were off loaded. Maintenance personnel replaced a cargo net and the crew emergency slide. The aircraft was returned to service and the crew taxied for the departure flight. During the takeoff roll, the #2 sensor illuminated and the crew aborted the takeoff. Maintenance personnel replaced the #2 sensor and the airplane was dispatched for flight the following morning.
The FAA Southwest Regional Hazardous Material Coordinator stated that once the paint had been used on the panels, it was not considered a hazardous material, even though the paint was still in a curing stage. The fumes responsible for the paint odor are considered non flammable.
The smoke detector, Part No. 7740-01, Serial No. 2024, operates based on the percentage of light transmitted (particle density). The unit was tested within the manufacturer's specifications by Whittaker Safety Systems at Simi Valley, California.
|Learning Keywords:||Operations - Cabin or Cockpit Smoke|
|Operations - Cargo - Fire or alarm|
|Close match:||In-Flight Fire And Impact with Terrain, Valujet Airlines Flight 592, DC-9-32, N904VJ, Everglades, Near Miami, Florida, May 11, 1996|
|In-Flight Fire, McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83, N569AA, Nashville Metropolitan Airport, Nashville, Tennessee, February 3, 1988|
|Cargo Bay Fire, Air Canada Boeing 767-300 C-GHML, Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario, 13 May 2002|
Accident Reports on DVD, Copyright © 2006 by Flight Simulation Systems, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners.www.fss.aero | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ianlawrencemodels.com/b17g4large.html | 2022-05-21T20:01:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662540268.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521174536-20220521204536-00010.warc.gz | 0.9871 | 99 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__254518998 | en | Guillows Boeing B-17G
Paintwork with enamels only.
All markings were masked and painted by hand except the nose art, that was a playing card that I found years before and just decided to use it.
The model was sadly destroyed in an accident some years ago but I did keep the side of the nose with the nose art on.
Never did find the navigator and bombardier though, poor fella's. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/spitfire-mm109-relive-battle-britain-16864418 | 2021-08-04T09:15:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154798.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20210804080449-20210804110449-00100.warc.gz | 0.925104 | 806 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__1403646 | en | I take aim, shoot, and notch up a "kill" in my own Battle of Britain.
But this is not the latest air combat simulation video game.
This is the real thing involving two iconic WWII fighter planes.
And - if you have deep pockets- you too could be roaring over the Englishcountryside in mock combat.
For the first time ever, a Spitfire and its arch foe the German Messerschmitt ME109 will take passengers on flights of a lifetime.
After a year-long restoration, a Spanish-built trainer version of the ME109 is back in the skies.
Against it is the historic two-seater Grace Spitfire, the first Allied plane to shoot down anenemy aircraft above the Normandy beaches.
I was invited to Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire to experience the ultimate thrill ride.
In the 100th anniversary year of the RAF, it was a poignant reminder of the terrible cost of the Battle of Britain.
Between July 10 and October 31, 1940, 537 RAF airmen died. The Germans lost 2,662.
The statistics are not lost on Richard Grace, 33, the director of Ultimate Warbird Flights.
He said: "Seeing these planes together gives me goosebumps. They represent the ultimate fighters of their day and stand as a testament to the courage of their pilots.
"Flying them together, you get a sense of the daily do-or-die fights of the Battle of Britain. It is a privilege to fly passengers in these planes together for the first time."
I slip into a green American military-style flying suit and am given a coneshaped "vomit" bag to put in my breast pocket.
I listen to a full safety briefing, including how to operate a parachute, before climbing up into the cockpit of the Spitfire to be flown by Andy Durston, 36, who flies jumbo jets for a living.
The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine roars into life and we taxi on to the grass strip followed by the ME109.
Then, 78 years after the real-life battle, we lift into the air, soaring through puffs of cloud. It is stunning, high above a patchwork of green fields.
I don't see the sinister lines of the "enemy" fighter until it is 20 yards from our wing.
In a real battle, I would be dead. For 10 minutes, we fly in close formation, twisting and turning.
Then we break and Andy tells me: "The plane is yours."
I am flying a Spitfire. Box ticked. Boyhood dream fulfilled. All too quickly, I hand the plane back and the real action begins.
Richard in the ME109 coordinates the "combat" manoeuvres to ensure complete safety.
And with both planes doing 350mph, we power into a 4G dive as the ME109 flees. I'm slammed into the seat, as the Spit splits right to get into "firing" position.
The ME109 turns again and I hang sideways at 7,000 feet above the sun-blasted countryside. I am in a vicious dogfight.
We spot the German plane and pull hard to get in position for the kill.
In my mind I squeeze the trigger.
After 30 minutes we are back on the ground where Richard explains flight fans come from all walks of life.
But to take to the air is costly: £6,000 for both planes at one time. The Spitfire is £2,790 for 30 minutes and £2,900 for the ME109.
Richard said: "We get everybody from City bankers to forklift drivers.
"For many people, flying in an historic plane is a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
It certainly was for me.
See ultimatewarbirdflights.com or call 01604 642 058. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aviation-international-news/2006-09-20/honeywells-global-data-center-gdc-has-announced-launch-integrated-flight-data-management-service | 2017-09-25T21:39:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818693363.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20170925201601-20170925221601-00355.warc.gz | 0.928543 | 244 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__46078085 | en | According to the company, it provides a real-time connection to the FAA’s Enhanced Traffic Management System (ETMS). As an upgrade offered with Honeywell’s Flight Sentinel service, it enables business jet operators to take advantage of the technical benefits of the FAA’s Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) program, which includes priority departure slots, flight swapping and other features designed to trim costs and minimize delays. “The Flight Sentinel staff coordinates with the FAA to solve potential problems before they impact subscriber flights,” explained GDC business manager James Falen. “Through the ETMS system, CDM participants such as Honeywell can submit their aggregate ‘flight intent’ data to the FAA many hours before each day’s flights. The early warning,” he explained, “allows the FAA to make more accurate predictions, achieving a higher utilization of the national airspace.” A spokesman said the service is included as part of the current Flight Sentinel subscriber package at no additional cost.
Honeywell’s Global Data Center (GDC) has announced launch of an integrated flight data management service
- September 20, 2006, 5:30 AM | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.funplacestofly.com/job-details.asp?ID=17 | 2022-07-07T06:50:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104683708.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707063442-20220707093442-00707.warc.gz | 0.907225 | 805 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__253766712 | en | More Aviation Jobs!
Company/Organization: Metro Aviation, Inc.
Position: Pilot-Rotary Wing
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 6/27/2022 4:34:03 PM
Description: Metro Aviation is seeking a Helicopter Field Check Airman to work as an integral part of the Metro team. Must be dual qualified between two of the aircraft types listed (EC145/EC135/B407).Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:
Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full time employees: family health and prescription insurance, family dental insurance, family vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,
- Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, and
- Ensure the financial stability of the corporation.
JOB OBJECTIVEThe Instructor/Check Airman performs pilot training and evaluation duties in accordance with the Metro Aviation pilot training program.
- Conduct aviation training and evaluation as assigned and qualified for in accordance with the Metro Aviation Approved Training Program
- Ensure standardized pilot training/procedures are adhered to in accordance with the Metro Aviation Approved Training Program, as applicable to aircraft assigned
- Assist the Assistant Chief Pilots in the continuous development and improvement of the Metro Aviation Approved Training Program
- Conduct classroom instruction as required
- Operate aviation simulators or Flight Training Devices as required
- Submit required reports as directed
- Attend meetings/conference calls as required or directed
- Work with the Chief Pilot and/or Regional Aviation Managers concerning issues related to pilot job performance issues
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Possess sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making
- Ability to work independently effectively
- Ability to create an environment that demonstrates teamwork and professionalism with diverse personalities and professional backgrounds
- Ability to maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with internal and external customers
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong initiative
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
- Required Certificates
- FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating (ATP Rotorcraft Preferred)
- FAA 2nd Class Medical, preferred
- CFI and CFII highly preferred
- Minimum Required Experience
- Total Flight Time 2,000 hours
- Total Pilot-In-Command 1,000 hours Rotorcraft
- Cross Country Flight Time 500 hours
- Night Flight Time 100 hours, including 50 hours night unaided
- Instrument Flight Time 75 hours (50 in flight)
- Turbine Helicopter 500 hours
- Preferred Experience Education
- Air Medical operations
- Single Pilot IFR operations
- Night Vision Goggle operations
- Aviation instruction
- Training curriculum development
- College degree in Aviation
WORK STATUS SCHEDULE
- Full Time
- 7 on / 7 off schedule
- 12 hour shifts
- Workover available when necessary
- Travel required
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https://www.16af.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002594694/ | 2024-04-17T07:02:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817144.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417044411-20240417074411-00162.warc.gz | 0.872935 | 306 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__108333954 | en | U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command and Command Chief Master Sgt. David Wade, Air Combat Command, participate in a tabletop exercise with Information Warfare Airmen during a visit to the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 3, 2021. The 16th Air Force is the first-of-its-kind Numbered Air Force that integrates multisource Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, cyber warfare, electronic warfare, information operations, and weather operations capabilities across the conflict continuum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vincent Childress)
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https://www.diamondaircraft.com/en/about-diamond/newsroom/news/article/diamond-aircraft-west-africa-demonstration-tour-da62-mpp-and-da42-mpp/ | 2024-02-25T20:58:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474643.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225203035-20240225233035-00418.warc.gz | 0.917528 | 728 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__46098004 | en | Diamond Aircraft’s special mission aircraft, DA62 MPP and DA42 MPP, are touring West Africa in October 2017. The airplanes and a compact version of Diamond’s groundstation solutions will be on static display at the African Airshow in Accra, Ghana from 24 – 26 October at stand number D16.
“After months of intensive efforts and in close cooperation with local partners, Diamond succeeded in scheduling highest level meetings with Air Forces, MoD as well as with large private service providers protecting their countries against drug smuggling, piracy, border crossing and illegal fishery activities,” says Markus Fischer, Sales Director Special Mission Aircraft, Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH. “We had the unique opportunity to demonstrate the performance and capabilities of Diamond’s airborne solution in real scenarios. We flew about 30 hours of missions, providing data from the airplane to the ground without any technical incident on the aircraft or mission equipment. The full composite structure, no risk of corrosion, as well as the turbocharged heavy fuel engines very strongly supported Diamond’s sales arguments in using latest technology and state-of-the-art aircraft. The usage of Jet-A1 made the flight planning simple and allowed the most efficient and straight-lined leg planning. The average turn-around time on ground was only one hour due to the availability of Jet-A1 on the apron. No scheduled maintenance stop had to be coordinated due to the 100-hour maintenance intervals of the AE300/AE330 engines, which made the spare parts handling straight forward and simple – an absolute key element when operating complex aircraft in Africa. The circumstance that both aircraft will burn less than 1,400 USGAL or 5,320 liter in 120 hours over a distance of 8,260 NM is a statement of efficiency which cannot be ignored by any conscientious operating organization. Diamond has and will again demonstrate the outstanding sufficiency of the aircraft with regards to direct operating cost and maintenance.”
The DA42 MPP PANDION is a cost-effective maritime patrol turnkey solution, featuring two in-house designed components, the light weight maritime search radar NEPTUN and the commercial satellite communication system KOPERNIKUS, and an electro-optical and infrared gyro stabilized gimbal camera from SWE Systems. All parts are no ITAR which guarantees fast worldwide delivery on short notice.
The DA62 MPP is the next larger Diamond Surveillance aircraft featuring the latest in tracking and sensor technology. Potential customers have the possibility to experience firsthand the cabin volume and payload capability of the new DA62 MPP platform.
Diamond Aircraft offers a number of customized ground stations - designed to operate as the counterpart to its Special Mission Aircraft. They are easy to setup for in the field operations where different mission profiles can be handled from operators on ground. Standard functions of each variant are live video transmission from the airborne platform to the ground station(s) via different datalinks including META data, voice communications, mission planning and moving map, video management as well as secured connectivity with organizations’ headquarters. During the tour and at African Airshow, a version called Command Compact Station is demonstrated.
Diamond Aircraft Special Mission Turnkey Solution Concept
Like no other special mission aircraft supplier, Diamond Aircraft has taken its MPP concept to a high level 360° turnkey solution, offering a single point of contact, from supply of an aircraft to a full certified integration including sensors, data-links, ground stations, global support, spare parts, tooling, delivery and all corresponding pilot, operator and maintenance training. | aerospace | 1 |
https://xn----7sbahcaua4bk0afb7c9e.xn--p1ai/satellite-communication-book-by-dc-agarwal-free-download-exclusive/ | 2022-12-06T20:04:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711114.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206192947-20221206222947-00599.warc.gz | 0.883274 | 1,397 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__116928488 | en | Satellite Communication Book By Dc Agarwal Free Download [EXCLUSIVE] ⏫
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the book focuses on the satellite communications technology of two different satellites, and covers some of the latest developments in the field. it covers the basics of space navigation and spacecraft, the fundamentals of radio-frequency and digital communications, and the physics of satellite communication. it also includes complete coverage of the use of satellite communications in military applications, such as navigation, surveillance, and global positioning.
satellite communication is the transmission of information through satellite. it is used in civil and defense applications, such as communications, weather forecasting, and scientific experiments. satellite communication can be viewed as a subset of global positioning system (gps) technology, in that satellites are used to relay information from gps satellites.
satellite communication is the use of satellites for telecommunications purposes. the term refers to any communications link that uses a communications satellite, but the term is usually used to describe the use of satellites to send and receive information. in general, a satellite communication system is any system that uses at least one satellite for the purpose of transmitting information. such a system can be as simple as a hand-held communication device or as complex as an earth-orbiting satellite, which carries a large antenna, and a ground-based receiver in an operator’s facility or in a mobile vehicle.
satellite communication is distinguished from other modes of communication by its wide bandwidth, which allows for data rates up to 40 megabits per second. the capacity of the network can be further increased by using compression schemes, such as those found in mpeg-2, mpeg-4, or mp3.
this book offers a comprehensive overview of both spacecraft and ground-based satellite communications. it covers the fundamentals of space navigation and satellite radio-frequency systems, and provides a practical introduction to current trends in satellite communication. in addition, the book emphasizes the role of the satellite in global communications, as well as the prospects for the future. it also provides a detailed description of the most commonly used satellite communication equipment, including solar-powered and power-generating satellites. finally, the book describes many other aspects of satellite communications, including the construction and operation of ground station facilities, and the use of satellites for navigation and global positioning systems.
satellite communications is one of the most innovative and exciting fields of technology. this book provides the basis for understanding and practising this technology. it begins with a discussion of basic concepts such as orbit, velocity, acceleration, mass, inertia and rotation. this is followed by coverage of satellites, including the history and development of the field. the remaining chapters focus on the design, operation, and manufacture of satellites, with chapters on laser communication, infrared communication, microwave and radio-frequency communication, optical communication, and digital communication. a detailed section on economics is included, as well as chapters on the design and operation of ground stations. finally, there is a comprehensive list of useful websites.
this book provides a comprehensive and concise introduction to the study of satellite communications. it is intended for students who are new to the field or for those who want to refresh their knowledge. it begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of satellite technology, and then discusses satellites in general. this is followed by a discussion of radio-frequency satellites, digital communications, and satellite television, as well as a chapter on future trends and technologies. it also provides comprehensive coverage of several satellite communication technologies, including an overview of the latest developments in satellites and satellite communications, and a detailed account of the use of satellites for navigation and global positioning. further chapters cover ground stations and ground-to-space communications, as well as a comprehensive list of useful websites. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/strange_vehicles/fouga_cm_170_magister.html | 2023-12-01T13:10:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100287.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201120231-20231201150231-00884.warc.gz | 0.970191 | 737 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__298857317 | en | The French-built Fouga CM.170 Magister is a slightly unconventional
aircraft which looks more like a one-off experimental design than
a time-proven, multi-role jet operated by over 25 different countries
- right up until 2007 in the case of Belgium - and still flown by
many private owners to this day.
The Fouga CM.170 Magister is an old design, with its origins starting
in the late 1940s during the rapid advances in jet technology. The
aircraft was an adaptation of a previous Fouga prototype, the CM.130,
and it was conceived as an advanced trainer for the new generation
of fast-jet combat pilots.
The French Air Force (Armee de l'Air, or AdA) had requested such an
aircraft, and commissioned Fouga to build three prototypes in 1950.
The distinctive V-shaped tail of the CM.170 Magister is actually a
redesign of the V-tail used on the company's modified CM.8 glider
prototype which was being used to experiment with jet engines.
The Fouga CM.170 Magister first flew on July 23rd 1952. The success
of the first three prototypes led to the French Air Force ordering
10 more pre-production aircraft in 1953, with a subsequent request
for 95 production aircraft arriving in 1954. The Magister officially
entered service with the French Air Force in 1956.
Several variants of the aircraft were built, and it was also built
under license in several countries, including Finland and Israel.
There was also a Naval version built called the CM.175 Zephyr. This
was used as a trainer for carrier deck landings and other non-combat
Throughout its production run there were several large industrial
mergers of French aircraft companies, resulting in the Magister being
known by several different titles. It has been known as the "Fouga
CM.170 Magister", "Potez (Fouga) CM.170 Magister", Sud Aviation(Fouga)
CM.170 Magister" and "Aerospatiale (Fouga) CM.170 Magister" depending
on where and when they were built.
Although the Magister was initially conceived solely as a trainer
aircraft, it could be armed. The standard fitment was 2x 7.5 mm (or
7.62mm) machine guns with 200 rounds per gun, as well as two underwing
hardpoints for bombs, unguided rockets or Nord Aviation SS.11 wire-guided
The CM.170 Magister saw combat in several conflicts around the globe.
Israel deployed the aircraft during the 1967 Six Day War as a close
air-support aircraft against targets on the Egyptian front, and later
against Jordanian amour. The aircraft proved to be fairly effective
but suffered heavy casualties with six being lost.
Magisters were also used in the ground-attack role during the prolonged
Salvadoran Civil War.
A single Fouga CM.170 Magister was also used during the Congo Crisis.
Flown by a Belgian mercenary pilot, it attacked United Nations Peacekeepers
in September 1961, destroying two DC-4s and a DC-3 on the ground using
machine guns and improvised bombs. It later made several more attacks
on ground targets but was not used after 1961.
In the end the long-lived and highly-successful Magister was replaced
by the French Air Force by the much more advanced Alpha
Jet as their primary trainer. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/bad-news-turkeys-bayraktar-tb2-drone-is-getting-killed-by-russian-air-defenses/ | 2023-11-28T09:43:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679099281.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128083443-20231128113443-00649.warc.gz | 0.952262 | 995 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__111643347 | en | Despite the Bayraktar TB2 drone’s acquisition of immense international fame and notoriety in the first months of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine for the system’s role in harrying Russia’s invasion force, Ukraine has been forced to adapt its use of the Bayraktar TB2 drone as the battle for Ukraine grinds on. While still in significant Ukrainian use, the Bayraktar’s future employment is very much subject to change.
Specs of the Bayraktar
The Bayraktar TB2 is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to collect intelligence, perform surveillance and reconnaissance, and perform air strikes, according to Baykar Technology, the drone’s Turkish manufacturer. Developed in large part by Turkey’s Selçuk Bayraktar, a graduate of MIT and the founder of Baykar Technology, development on the Bayraktar first began in 2007, which was followed by the drone’s first flight in 2009. While the first TB2s were delivered to the Turkish armed forces in 2014, Ukraine would receive its first Bayraktars in 2019.
Despite being propelled by a single engine and propeller, the Bayraktar TB2 is capable of remaining aloft for 27 hours consecutively and has an effective range of 150 kilometers. Depending on its mission, the drone is capable of being fitted with four guided bombs or missiles which can be used to strike a variety of targets weighing a maximum of 150 kilograms, including Russian armored vehicles.
How Has the Bayraktar Performed in Ukraine
The Bayraktar TB2’s worldwide fame can almost entirely be attributed to its performance in Ukraine.
While the system saw use by Turkey in Syria and Libya and was used to significant effect by Azerbaijan during the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War, Ukraine’s employment of the drone in its defense against Russia’s invasion has seen a surge in international interest in the system. According to Lt. Col. Yuri Ignat, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, Ukraine had “approximately” 20 examples of the drone on the eve of the invasion. Since the start of the invasion, Ukraine has received 50 Bayraktar TB2 drones since the start of Russia’s invasion as of late June according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.
With the ability to carry a wide range of munitions such as MAM-C or MAM-L air-to-ground missiles with armor-piercing, thermobaric, or high-explosive warheads, the Bayraktar’s main strength is its versatility. In Ukrainian service, the Bayraktar has proven capable of both destroying targets itself or targeting other targets on the ground for other Ukrainian weapons or assets to strike. Over the course of Russia’s invasion, Bayraktars have destroyed a variety of Russian artillery, air defense, attack helicopter, armored vehicles, patrol boats, and logistical vehicles according to the independent open-source intelligence blog Oryx, proving itself to be a valuable tool.
Nothing Lasts Forever
However, while Russian forces initially struggled to counter Ukraine’s Bayraktars, battlefield realities have begun to blunt the advantage enjoyed by the Bayraktar.
As the battle for Ukraine has become increasingly concentrated in the Donbas region, so too has Russia’s coverage of its forces with advanced air defenses. According to Ukrainian pilots interviewed by Foreign Policy in June, the use of the system has been cut back as a result of Russia’s overwhelming superiority and coverage of air defenses in the area. While the system has been mostly relegated to safer reconnaissance missions to spot and identify targets for artillery strikes, at least eight examples of the drone have been lost in combat since March.
Nonetheless, there isn’t much a slow-flying tactical drone can conceivably do to circumvent or become otherwise impervious to enemy air defenses, to which the Bayraktar TB2 is no exception. Even as the Bayraktar’s role on the battlefield has been diminished relative to the early days of the invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly inquired with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about the possibility of joint production of Bayraktars in Russia, a prospect which Baykar Technology soundly rejected.
While the future use of the Bayraktar will likely see it used in changing ways to provide combat support to Ukrainian forces fighting Russia’s invasion, the drone has already proved its utility in modern, high-intensity combat.
Wesley Culp is a Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. He regularly writes on Russian and Eurasian leadership and national security topics and has been published in The Hill as well as in the Diplomatic Courier. He can be found on Twitter @WesleyJCulp. | aerospace | 1 |
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- Su-30SMK, bort 501, Sukhoi test/demo aircraft
- Su-30SMK, bort 502, Sukhoi test/demo aircraft
- Su-30SMV, bort 0564, Venezuelan Air Force
- J-11BS, bort 12, PLAAF
- Su-30M2, bort 504, Sukhoi test/demo aircraft
- Su-30M2, bort 20, Russian test aircraft | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.britishpathe.com/video/the-duck-plane-aviations-latest | 2022-08-15T00:13:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572089.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814234405-20220815024405-00543.warc.gz | 0.958277 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__211177898 | en | A look at a very odd design of aeroplane from Germany.
Full title reads: "Berlin. The Duck Plane - aviation's latest! The wings are at the rear, engines are under the wings, and it can fly backwards."
This odd looking plane is pushed out of its hanger. Closer shots as the pilot climbs into the cockpit. The engines are turned over by a mechanic.
The plane taxis away across the airfield and takes off. Shots of plane in flight - it looks very weird. | aerospace | 1 |
https://news.dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=28201&listing=1 | 2018-04-23T12:00:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125945942.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180423110009-20180423130009-00523.warc.gz | 0.868052 | 583 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__20042172 | en | " NASA’s Four Spacecraft Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission: Science and Engineering Highlights ", David M. Klumpar, MMS Program Scientist, NASA Science Mission Directorate
" NASA’s Four Spacecraft Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission: Science and Engineering Highlights " David M. Klumpar (for the entire MMS team), MMS Program Scientist, NASA Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division, Washington DC
ABSTRACT: The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is a Solar Terrestrial Probes Program mission within NASA’s Heliophysics Division, one of four science divisions in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. The mission consists of four identically-instrumented spin-stabilized satellites that will be placed, with surgical accuracy, into the heart of Earth’s magnetic reconnection regions. A mono-propellant propulsion system with 12 thrusters on each 1250 kg spacecraft will execute both small formation maintenance maneuvers and large apogee raise maneuvers – achieving controlled interspacecraft separations down to 10 km at mission-phased Earth-constellation distances eventually reaching 160,000 km. Each probe carries 25 sophisticated scientific instrument systems including those mounted to the 8 deployable booms. An attitude control system keeps the spacecraft to within ±0.5° of the desired orientation using on-board closed loop maneuver control.
Scientifically, the MMS mission will utilize Earth’s natural plasma laboratory to conduct the first sufficiently detailed measurements within an astrophysically ubiquitous phenomenon to solve the microphysics of magnetic reconnection. Magnetic reconnection is a fundamental plasma physical process that taps the energy stored in a magnetic field and explosively converts it to particle kinetic energy. This process occurs throughout the universe including, in all likelihood, star-accretion disk interactions, neutron star magnetospheres, and pulsar wind acceleration. It is implicated in the acceleration of ultra-high-energy cosmic rays in active galactic nuclei jets and occurs in solar flares and solar Coronal Mass Ejections producing energetic charged particles that rain down on Earth’s environment. Fortunately, magnetic reconnection also occurs deep within Earth’s geospace environment, readily reachable by spacecraft, and thus can be examined directly by MMS.
The four spacecraft in this “constellation” mission are nearing completion and entering testing, in preparation for a November 2014 launch on an Atlas-V 421 Launch Vehicle. During the development process the mission team has learned important, and frequently unexpected, lessons unique to developing multi-spacecraft missions. The speaker is representing hundreds of scientists, engineers, technicians, and managers that have brought the MMS mission to reality over the course of nearly one decade from concept to nearly the eve of launch.
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http://oceaninview.blogspot.com/2013/02/interlude-for-travel-geeks.html | 2017-03-29T01:20:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190134.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00553-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.976648 | 67 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__301711136 | en | A look-about on the plane hints that tablets are taking over. Three iPads in my row on the first flight home. Tablets in sight everywhere, in the terminals and in the air. And Southwest seems to have wifi on all flights now. It costs $$, but the Flight Tracker is free and I love it madly. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2016/04/14/new-zealand-replaces-old-seasprite-helicopters/ | 2022-09-27T20:40:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335058.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927194248-20220927224248-00583.warc.gz | 0.943168 | 255 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__107870611 | en | The New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) five Kaman SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite naval helicopters became officially retired Thursday. They will be replaced by eight newer model, SH-2G(I) helicopters.
April 21 will see the last flight of the NZ model when the remaining aircraft return from assisting the disaster relief recovery operation in Fiji. The SH-2G(NZ) aircraft have served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) since August 2001.
"Upgrading the naval helicopter fleet from five to eight plus a simulator gives the New Zealand Defence Force a significant increase in capability, allowing the Navy to embark up to three helicopters from ships concurrently as opposed to the current two that are available," Chief of the Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies, said.
Unusually, the Naval Helicopter Force Seasprites are maintained by the RNZAF but operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy.
In addition to improved performance and sensors the 'I' model Seasprite is armed with AGM-119 Penguin anti-ship missiles, replacing the AGM-65 Mavericks used with the earlier model Seasprites.
Nick Lee-Frampton is the New Zealand correspondent for Defense News. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/taipei-based-starlux-airlines-and-alaska-airlines-launch-partnership | 2023-12-10T23:51:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102697.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210221943-20231211011943-00528.warc.gz | 0.907894 | 383 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__229102327 | en | Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has launched its first official partnership with another carrier, Alaska Airlines.
The alliance announcement was made on April 26, 2023, the day of STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
With the new partnership, Alaska Airlines customers will be offered convenient access to STARLUX Airlines’ 16 destinations across Asia, including Bangkok, Hanoi, Vietnam; Penang, Manila, Singapore, Macau and Sapporo, Japan.
In turn, STARLUX Airlines can be easily connected to Alaska Airlines destinations in the United States beyond LAX.
“STARLUX is a premier global airline offering world-class service and amenities. We’re proud to be their first airline partner,” Nat Pieper, senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at Alaska Airlines said in a statement.
“Our guests will love flying on STARLUX, connecting the West Coast, Taipei and many more incredible places in Asia. We’re thrilled to offer our loyal Mileage Plan members another exciting way to see the world,” Pieper added.
“STARLUX Airlines has marked a successful three-year operation of our Asian routes, revolutionizing the aviation industry with our exceptional service and innovative cabin design that have been highly commended by passengers. In a new milestone, we launched our inaugural flight to Los Angeles today, offering convenient and comfortable long-haul premier services to passengers traveling to the city of angels,” Glenn Chai, CEO of STARLUX Airlines said in the same statement.
In March 2023, STARLUX announced its new designation as the Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers, as part of a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) team. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/08/17/Raytheon-Rafael-in-marketing-deal/UPI-48761313595693/ | 2017-11-18T20:29:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934805023.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20171118190229-20171118210229-00612.warc.gz | 0.91619 | 273 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__240503884 | en | TUCSON, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd have teamed to market the Iron Dome weapon system in the United States.
Rafael developed the original short-range Iron Dome air defense system to provide protection against rockets, artillery and mortar attacks.
The program, which has completed flight test trials, is used in Israeli population centers to protect against rocket attacks.
"Iron Dome complements other Raytheon weapons that provide intercept capabilities to the U.S. Army's Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar initiative at forward operating bases," said Mike Booen, vice president of Raytheon Missile Systems' Advanced Security and Directed Energy Systems product line.
"Iron Dome can be seamlessly integrated with Raytheon's C-RAM systems to complete the layered defense."
Raytheon and Rafael are also teaming on the David Sling Weapon System, which is a mobile, land-based missile defense program, and the Blue Sparrow missile defense targets program.
"The Iron Dome teaming builds on our decade-long, ongoing cooperation with Raytheon Missile Systems to provide air and missile defense solutions," said David Stemer, Rafael executive vice president and general manager of Rafael's Missile Division. "Iron Dome delivers a leap-ahead, affordable capability for future customers." | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.superprof.com.au/casa-qualified-flight-instructor-fixed-wing-aviation-tutor-for-casa-exams-with-experience-flight-instruction-airlines-and.html | 2021-03-01T12:15:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178362513.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20210301121225-20210301151225-00126.warc.gz | 0.956428 | 790 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__48962328 | en | I’ll take the time to ensure your questions are fully answered and understood. I’ll tailor the content to your individual needs.
I’ll attempt to put a practical application to the theoretical knowledge and apply that to your level of experience, which is the best way to learn.
I’m available for all types of instruction like CASA exam preparation, theory explanation or practical application of theories studied.
My lessons are geared towards students at any level or stage of their flying studies from Ab-Initio all the way up to ATPL.
I've been in the industry for 12 years in a variety of roles.
I started as a Flight Instructor at the Royal Aero Club of WA. For 3 years I was teaching theory subjects and practical flying lessons, as part of an integrated training course for students to gain their Commercial Pilot Licence CPL(A).
I moved to Melbourne to work for a charter company, AUSJET Aviation Group, as a charter pilot. I worked for 6 years with a wide range of aircraft, environments and contracts.
Some of these areas were:
-Instrument Flying Training
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For the past 5 years, I have worked for a major international Airline, Cathay Pacific Airways, flying the B777 aircraft.
I've taught a wide range of students of different backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. I'm sure I can put together a program to help with your studies.
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Perfect! Christian was awesome to work with, he was very knowledgable and was able to guide me through the questions and assist me with solving for an answer.
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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Christian for many years. His teaching methods are excellent and he is an excellent instructor as well as a pilot. I’d recommend him highly for anybody needing assistance with flight crew examinations. Having flown everything from a single-engine training aircraft to a Boeing 777, his experience is broad and covers all subject areas.
Christian’s ongoing professional tutoring support greatly assisted me in successfully completing my exams. His thorough knowledge on my aviation subjects, together with his patience (I appreciate the most), allowed me to fully understand the subject and head into the exams with confidence. If you’re looking for a tutor I can highly recommend Christian.
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https://www.akron-canton-airport.com/how-many-aviation-museums-can-be-found-in-akron-ohio | 2023-10-03T00:18:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511023.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002232712-20231003022712-00482.warc.gz | 0.955487 | 434 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__44981911 | en | Aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike will find plenty to explore in Akron, Ohio. This city is renowned for its aviation museums, which offer a great opportunity to learn more about the history of flight. The EAA Museum is an internationally acclaimed aviation museum located on the grounds of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and Wittman Regional Airport. It houses around 200 aircraft and more than 20,000 aviation artifacts in its collection of hangars.
Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, from self-made and experimental aircraft to air racing and competition flights. The museum also hosts the EAA AirVenture, a week-long mega-air show that brings together some 10,000 aircraft and more than half a million visitors. The MAPS Air Museum is another great destination for aviation enthusiasts. Located in Green, Ohio, it has more than 50 aircraft on display, from the 1908 Martin Glider to an F-16 Fighting Falcon. It also has two museum galleries with over 130 historical exhibits that tell the story of aviation in Northeast Ohio.
The MAPS Air Museum is also home to the Military Aviation Preservation Society, which maintains a wonderful collection of more than sixty historic aircraft and associated aeronautical equipment. The Wright-Patterson Air Base exhibition in Ohio is the largest and oldest military aviation museum in the world. It's huge but well-organized, with a variety of aircraft on display from different eras. The Carolinas Aviation Museum, located on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, is relatively small compared to other museums on this list but still offers plenty to explore with its collection of 50 aircraft on display statically. Finally, the State Aviation Museum of Ukraine is home to the oldest surviving aircraft of its type. Located in Rakowice-czyå¼ ny, one of the oldest military airfields in Europe, it was involved in the defense of the fortress of Krakow during World War I.Akron, Ohio is a great destination for those looking to explore aviation history.
With its renowned museums and collections of aircraft and artifacts, it's sure to be an unforgettable experience for any aviation enthusiast or history buff. | aerospace | 1 |
https://gasdetect.com/products/aviation-oxygen-kit/ | 2023-09-28T11:32:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510387.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928095004-20230928125004-00005.warc.gz | 0.778087 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__300258653 | en | Aviation Oxygen Kit
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Our Aviation or Aviator Oxygen Kit is a portable supply of oxygen for pilots operating above 10,000 feet. Suitable for two people, it comes with:
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A four passenger kit is also available. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.nsca-ai.jp/en/group_kakizaki.php | 2019-12-15T00:47:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541297626.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20191214230830-20191215014830-00404.warc.gz | 0.771618 | 632 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__77957491 | en | We have accumulated a great amount of know-how in precision component processing during our 83 years as a water supply and hydraulic equipment OEM company. We also work on precision component processing in the aircraft industry, using our abilities to make great leaps toward big dreams and new prospects.
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Machining with a large-scale five-axis horizontal MC
We excel in the machining of aluminum alloys using the large-scale five axis horizontal MC (stroke: X3,000 Y1.500 Z1,000) and two palettes (3-ton maximum load weight / 1 pallet).
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We equip a three-dimensional measurement with a measurement range (X1,600 Y3,000 Z1,200) and can measure and evaluate a large part.
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Large-scale five axis horizontal MC, main shaft rotation speed 33000 rpm, operating range 3000 x 1500 x 1000
XYZAX mju NEX C 6 (Tokyo Seimitsu)
Three-dimension measuring machine, stylus changer 6, measurement range 510 x 460 x 410
CRYSTA-ApexS 163012 (Mitutoyo)
Three-dimension measuring machine, stylus changer 6, measurement range 1600 x 3000 x 1200
As well as CAM and three axis shaft machining, we can do simultaneous five axis processing and prepare programs for trochoid machining.
We can perform simulations and the G-code base simulation
Measurement range 100 x 100 mm, the maximum loading capacity 10 kg
Fiber laser 30 W, printing range 120 x 120 x 42, printing resolution 2μm | aerospace | 1 |
http://eastcoastwing.blogspot.com/2010/02/shuttle-launch-was-not-to-be.html | 2018-07-16T20:28:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589455.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716193516-20180716213516-00176.warc.gz | 0.961 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__179577979 | en | Unfortunately the Hat Tricks missed the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, originally scheduled for Sunday morning, February 5, 2010. The launch was pushed back 24 hours about 30 minutes before the 4:39 A.M. launch time. Given the uncertainty that the new launch time would actually happen, plus the cold weather made our decision to leave the campsite Sunday morning and travel to Sarasota. The Hat Tricks found out that our two young children did not do well in this environment so, unfortunately, we missed the opportunity to see Endeavour launch. According to the Hat Trick's brother-in-law it was fantastic when it launched around 4:00 A.M. Monday morning.
We did get some photos and will post them as soon as possible...only a few more opportunities left in the Space Shuttle program (no more night launches) so we'll see if there is a chance to see a launch before it ends. | aerospace | 1 |
https://gcn.com/articles/2004/08/13/air-force-tries-a-new-way-of-buying.aspx | 2021-06-13T17:31:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487610196.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20210613161945-20210613191945-00129.warc.gz | 0.960397 | 1,699 | CC-MAIN-2021-25 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__35915158 | en | Air Force tries a new way of buying
Lt. Col. Thomas L. Gaylord
Lt. Col. Thomas L. Gaylord helps the Air Force buy smarter.
As deputy director of the Air Force IT Commodity Council based at the Standard Systems Group, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Gaylord assisted all of the major commands in the Air Force to complete the purchase of more than 30,000 desktop and notebook PCs last September.
That commodity buy illustrated the fiscal power of the more than 550,000-member service branch, Gaylord said.
Before going to work with the IT Commodity Council, Gaylord was director of IT for the Headquarters Standard Systems Group at Maxwell. He has also worked as operations officer of Division 4 of the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell and chief of the Acquisitions Office at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Gaylord earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. He later received a master's in systems management at the Air Force Institute of Technology and a master's in operational art and military science at Air University.
GCN staff writer Dawn S. Onley interviewed Gaylord by telephone.GCN: The IT Commodity Council is almost a year old. What is your role?
GAYLORD: The Air Force IT Commodity Council's mission is to develop IT commodity strategies to shape Air Force buying power and reduce the total cost of ownership. When I say IT commodity strategies, take a look at where the Air Force buys from, how we contract for the IT products and services we need, and how we manage the services that affect the cost of ownership.
As the deputy director of the council, I oversee the daily operations and help the ITCC director lead council development of IT commodity strategies. We have a group of people at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex that form the core team. I supervise them directly and do a lot of the schedule planning, data collection and market research.GCN: How often does the council meet? How many members does it have and how many organizations are represented by it?
GAYLORD: We meet face-to-face about twice each quarter, and each of those meetings lasts a few days to a week. We do a lot of our in-depth development and strategy work then.
Other times we have phone calls, teleconferences and videoconferences to coordinate and review documents, discuss strategy alternatives, and review or approve buying standards for Air Force desktop and notebook PCs.
The council is made up of 28 full-time members. Each of the major commands within the Air Force has a representative and that includes the National Guard and reserves. There are more than 20 Air Force organizations represented.GCN: What is AFWay and how does the council use the procurement system?
GAYLORD: AFWay is primarily an online ordering tool that allows Air Force organizations to buy commercial IT products. It has a workflow and approval process within it that helps ensure the equipment purchased meets Air Force requirements, and it also lets buyers look at vendor online catalogs to compare prices.
AFWay is important to the ITCC for several reasons. First, it helps us implement our buying strategies by giving us a place to host the business rules of our commodity strategy.
It serves as an important source of buying and policy information and is the primary location where suppliers with Air Force-wide purchasing agreements can post their product catalogs and prices for ordering.
And finally, it serves as an important source of spending data that the commodity council can use for refining, or developing future commodity strategies.GCN: What are some of the council's biggest accomplishments this past year?
GAYLORD: In addition to getting set up as the Air Force's first commodity council and getting our first commodity strategy approved, our biggest accomplishment has probably been the successful execution of an Air Force cooperative buy last September. This was a trial run of our new buying strategy that we have since refined and are implementing across the Air Force.
In a matter of two weeks, we got all the major commands in the Air Force to agree to the buying standards. We then pooled the requirements of six major commands and instead of purchasing as many separate organizations, we purchased more than 30,000 personal computers'29,000 desktops and 1,300 notebooks'as the Air Force.
That approach and cooperation allowed us to increase the purchasing power of each major command by about 22 percent and allowed us to get thousands of additional systems for the money we had available. Had each command tried to buy separately, we would not have been able to get the deep price discounts that our suppliers gave.GCN: What are some of the biggest challenges the council has faced and lessons it has learned?
GAYLORD: The biggest challenge facing the commodity council is getting the word out across the Air Force and managing the cultural change that comes with moving from tactical buying to strategic buying.
It's an area that we underestimated when we started last year, and we're looking at ways to improve our ability to communicate across the Air Force.
If you think about it, we are essentially changing the buying behavior of one of the world's largest and most technically advanced enterprises. That change is not going to happen overnight, but I think we're making some good progress.
Our biggest lesson learned was realizing that what we're doing is much more than just building a traditional contracting strategy. To do it right, we must look at the buying strategy, the lifecycle strategy, the funding strategy, the implementation strategy, the contracting strategy and a whole lot more.GCN: Is it now mandatory for all Air Force hardware and software purchases to go through the council and AFWay? And if not, what are the exceptions to that rule?
GAYLORD: Hardware and software purchases don't actually go through the ITCC. We only develop the strategies that result in policies, processes and other changes in the way we buy, contract for and support our IT commodities. But it is true that the Air Force CIO and Air Force secretary will be mandating the use of these buying standards.
The memos that implement those policy decisions are in coordination, and they should be released in the very near future. The use of AFWay is already mandatory for purchase of all desktop and notebook PCs.GCN: What will be the council's role if the Air Force decides to outsource its IT equipment and operations to a vendor?
GAYLORD: First of all, any decision regarding outsourcing is probably going to be made at the corporate Air Force level and would involve at a minimum the Air Force CIO, major command CIOs and the secretary of the Air Force.
But I would expect that the ITCC would play a significant role in helping to provide information or strategy recommendations. Afterward, if the Air Force were to go in that direction for some area of IT support, the ITCC would be interested in monitoring any outsourcing strategies to make sure that the strategy objectives were being achieved.GCN: How does the council provide incentives for commands to comply with ITCC strategies?
GAYLORD: There are both positive and negative ways to incentivize compliance with the ITCC commodity strategies. We believe that the men and women of our Air Force want to do what's best for the service as a whole.
We prefer as a council to focus on positive approaches and incentives that educate the field about the lifecyle benefits of buying under mainstream standards and about avoiding up-front costs by using the new quarterly enterprise buying process. That's sort of the build-it-and-they-will-come approach.
However, as soon as the policy is released mandating use across the Air Force, I expect that the major command CIOs and the functional communities will begin to look harder at who is, and who is not, complying with the new strategy.GCN: How much does the Air Force spend yearly on IT hardware, software and peripherals?
GAYLORD: The Air Force spends about $6 billion on IT products, services and systems each year. Most of that is to support our weapons systems, command and control systems, or other combat system support. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.flightpedia.org/flights-from-liverpool-to-faro.html | 2020-04-04T06:19:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370520039.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20200404042338-20200404072338-00410.warc.gz | 0.698838 | 411 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__34131147 | en | Cheap flights from Liverpool to Faro
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Around 6 flights are flying daily from Liverpool to Faro. Some major airlines between this route are EasyJet, Norwegian Airlines, Ryanair, Heli Securite, ...
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https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/university-of-bristol-developing-selfhealing-spacecraft | 2022-09-30T07:25:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335444.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930051717-20220930081717-00799.warc.gz | 0.93917 | 442 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__220180231 | en | Spacecraft in Earth orbit face a harsh environment. Wide temperature swings can cause small cracks to develop in the spacecraft. Impact by high-speed dust-sized micrometeoroids damage the surface of the spacecraft. Until now, there was no way a spacecraft could avoid this damage.
Engineers in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol, UK, may have discovered a way to allow a spacecraft to heal itself. The study was funded by the European Space Agency's (ESA) General Studies Program. Dr. Christopher Semprimoschnig, a materials scientist at ESA+s European Space Technology Research Centre (ESTRC) explained, "When we cut ourselves we don't have to glue ourselves back together, instead we have a self-healing mechanism. Our blood hardens to form a protective seal for new skin to form underneath."
Dr. Semprimoschnig and the team at Bristol came up with a way to replicate the human process of healing by replacing a small percentage of the fibers running through a resinous composite material with easily breakable hollow fibers made of glass and containing adhesive materials.
"When damage occurs, the fibers must break easily otherwise they cannot release the liquids to fill the cracks and perform the repair," Semprimoschnig said.
Don't look for this technology to appear in spacecraft soon. "We have taken the first step but there is at least a decade to go before this technology finds its way onto a spacecraft," said Semprimoschnig.
An ESA news release Spacecraft, heal thyself concluded that self-healing spacecraft could open the way for longer missions. Doubling the lifespan of a spacecraft would roughly cut the cost of the mission in half. Also, longer spacecraft life could extend the distance that could be traveled without undue risk. This technology promises to open up a new era of spacecraft reliability with benefits both in scientific data collection and in telecommunications.
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https://financial-news.co.uk/etihad-airways-gets-rid-of-195000-tonnes-of-carbon-emis/ | 2023-11-29T01:46:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100047.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129010302-20231129040302-00382.warc.gz | 0.959998 | 241 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__134604816 | en | Following a number of improvements aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies, Etihad was able to reduce the amount of fuel consumed by its aircraft by over 62,000 tonnes of fuel, the company said.
The result represents a 3.3 per cent improvement from the year before, and is the equivalent of 850 flights between Abu Dhabi and London.
Last year, Etihad Airways also retired several older aircraft in favour of the Boeing 787, one of the most fuel efficient commercial aircraft in operation due to its lightweight composite structure.
Etihad currently operates 19 Boeing 787s in its 115-strong fleet of passenger and cargo aircraft, which is one of the youngest in the skies at an average age of 5.4 years.
Etihad has a broad programme of innovative thinking devoted to sustainability and carbon reduction, refined through continuous operational adjustments as well as long-term projects such as aviation biofuel development. Hosted in Abu Dhabi´s Masdar City, the biofuel pilot facility is the flagship project of the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium led by the Masdar Institute and supported by members Etihad Airways, Boeing, ADNOC Refining, Safran, GE and Bauer Resources. | aerospace | 1 |
https://daijiworld.com/index.php/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1123077 | 2023-12-09T15:08:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00512.warc.gz | 0.950519 | 379 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__251811695 | en | Jammu, Sep 22 (IANS): To commemorate 76 years of accession of J&K into Indian Union and the diamond jubilee of Air Force Station Jammu, the Indian Air Force in collaboration with government of Jammu and Kashmir an air show and ground display at Air Force Station Jammu has been organised from September 21 to September 23.
"IAF Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT), Aakashganga Daredevil Skydiving Team, Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), Mi-17 1V Helicopters and the Air Force Band participated in the two day marquee event," a defence statement said.
"The display was witnessed by the residents, students from various schools of Jammu, veterans, civil dignitaries and personnel of Defence Forces & CAPFs."
The event began with mesmerising Free Fall display by Akashganga Daredevil Skydiving Team, who dived with the Indian Flag and the IAF flag, enthralling the huge audience.
"The touch down of the 14 member Akash Ganga sky diving team of the Indian Air Force was cheered by huge gathering who were enjoying the event in full swing," The statement said.
"The event was followed by display of slithering and Small Team Insertion and Extraction techniques by IAF Garuda Commando team through Mi-17 1V Medium Lift Helicopters. Simultaneously Suryakiran Aerobatic team took off for aerial display which was greatly applauded by the audience."
The event culminated with showcasing of precision drill movements by the Air Warrior Drill Team "Subroto" (AWDT). The leader marching through spinning rifles was especially enthralling for the spectators.
"The display showcased the operational capability of the Indian Air Force with an aim to motivate youth to join the elite service," the statement added. | aerospace | 1 |
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