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https://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2020/01/08/press-conference--ghosn-says-little-but-possibly-a-lot-about-his-great-escape-from-japan/ | 2023-09-25T14:27:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233508977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925115505-20230925145505-00355.warc.gz | 0.978897 | 945 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__305980 | en | One subject Carlos Ghosn kept off limits and did his best to avoid during his two hour plus press conference earlier today in Beirut was his daring escape from Japan.
The trip included use of two private jets, one, a Bombardier Global Express, that originated in Madagascar, before stopping in Dubai. There it had picked up two American accomplices and the music equipment cases, which were used to hide the auto executive as he was loaded like baggage on the flight from Osaka to Istanbul, according to multiple accounts.
On the way back, in Istanbul, he switched jets, and then flew on a Bombardier Challenger for the short hop to Beirut.
During the press conference, one reporter asked why he didn’t fly to his native Brazil? The answer was that it was too far to fly without a stop.
Yet, his escape route via Turkey included not only a stop, but a daring pre-dawn change of planes.
While Ghosn is right that there are no private jets that can fly nonstop from Japan to Brazil, he could have charted a course via Tahiti, a French protectorate that conceivably would have also shielded him from extradition had he been stopped there.
Lebanon, France, and Brazil, where Ghosn holds citizenship, have all been mentioned as safe havens as it would be unlikely they would extradite him back to Japan.
It’s not clear what Ghosn’s fate would have been had he been arrested during his brief stop in Istanbul.
Since he was not on the manifest of the arriving flight from Kansai International Airport, that alone would be an easy reason to detain him.
According to a flight calculator for private aircraft by Airplane Manager, a flight from Kansai International Airport to Papeete with prevailing winds would have been 11 hours and 48 minutes covering 5,299 nautical miles.
The onwards flight to Manaus in Brazil would have been 5,323 nautical miles, estimated at 12 hours 21 minutes in air.
The range for the Global Express that Ghosn chartered is 6,125 nautical miles, according to data from Conklin & de Decker.
According to the same flight calculator, a nonstop flight from Osaka to Beirut is only 4,716 nautical miles, but based on the headwinds it would have faced flying westbound, flight time would have been over 13 hours, what several experts I spoke with say is beyond the type’s range.
That said, a Gulfstream G550 as an example, should have been able fly nonstop westbound from Japan to Lebanon. There are over 550 in service, although not all are available for charter.
Flight Aware shows the Ghosn flight to Istanbul as clocking in at 12 hours and 16 minutes in the air.
Reports say the team that executed Ghosn’s escape made multiple trips to Japan scoping out various airports and options. They say his accomplices contacted multiple private aviation handlers before finally settling on an exit from Osaka.
At the same time, there have been no reports of other charter operators or brokers who say they were asked to quote the trip. That’s very odd.
Most private jet users who fly via charter, call several brokers or operators to get quotes for a trip. Perhaps other operators were contacted, but simply haven’t disclosed that fact, at least publicly.
A routing via Tahiti would have meant at least one extra relief pilot onboard, so maybe that was a factor.
The Global Express that Ghosn traveled on wasn’t ideal for the mission, in that it couldn’t fly nonstop to Beirut. A transfer in a third country that includes multiple aircraft, skirting authorities on the ground, and then dealing with a second flight crew would seemingly increase risk.
One defense offered by the MNG Jet employee being fingered is he was contacted by an acquaintance who said his family in Lebanon was under threat if he didn’t arrange the trip.
However, it would seem easy enough to just say that the Global Express wasn’t the right aircraft for the trip and recommend other types that could have made the flight nonstop. MNG Jet had no private jets in its charter fleet capable of the nonstop westbound flight from Japan to Lebanon.
As the intrigue about Ghosn’s Great Escape continues, his brief press conference comment about why he didn’t fly to Brazil may end up raising more questions on why MNG Jet was chosen, in spite of the transit risks in Istanbul. | aerospace | 1 |
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https://www.groupon.com/deals/above-beyond-aviation-2/discussion | 2017-07-24T17:11:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-30/segments/1500549424889.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20170724162257-20170724182257-00336.warc.gz | 0.959366 | 80 | CC-MAIN-2017-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-30__0__168560147 | en | Where does the discovery flight go? Any insight to the flight route, or do we get to request something specific within say 20 miles of the airport?
James D. asked on Dec 13, 2013
We usually make a big loop around the city. We can fly somewhere else as long as it isn't more than 15 miles out.
George F. from Merchant replied on Dec 14, 2013 | aerospace | 1 |
https://ameliaair.org/aircraft/ | 2020-04-06T07:26:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371620338.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20200406070848-20200406101348-00303.warc.gz | 0.96001 | 392 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__33623411 | en | The primary aircraft we use is a 1978 Cessna 310R, which has 6 seats, can fly 5 1/2 hours at a time, and can carry at least 13 animal crates of various sizes. The plane flies at 190 knots true airspeed, and her name is “Spirit“, thanks to Dean’s daughter Sophie.
We have equipped this aircraft with significant redundancy. As a twin engine plane, it already has 2 engines, 2 vacuum pumps, 2 alternators for electricity, and 4 gas tanks that are usable on both engines. We’ve also added 2 Aspen 1000 electronic flight displays, with backup battery power for each. We have an instrument-capable Garmin 530W GPS to navigate, and keep a backup Stratus 2+ GPS connected at all times. We always bring 2 iPad’s to navigate with, and make sure they’re both fully charged prior to departure and of course keep them charging while flying. Although we have some icing protection, Spirit is not capable of flying into known icing conditions, so during the winter our missions often get delayed from the DC area. We fly out of KJYO which has RNAV and ILS approaches available, and is just 5 minutes flying from Dulles (KIAD) which has fantastic services available should we ever need them.
We are also talking with owners of a Cessna 182 and a Cessna 441, both very capable aircraft fitting different mission profiles. The 182 will be useful for shorter flights, smaller loads for a similar cost structure to the 310. The 441 is a very fast, capable, high-flying twin turboprop aircraft that’s quite comfortable well above most weather and happy to fly right through icing conditions in the winter. Although more expensive to operate, the 441 is significantly larger than the 310 and should be useful on occasional missions that the 310 would be unable to fly. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.usaaf.net/chron/42/feb42.htm | 2014-12-23T00:46:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802777438.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075257-00022-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.890912 | 2,984 | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__48390964 | en | Combat Chronology of the
AIRCRAFT MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
SUNDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 1942
(HQ USAAF): Units activated on this date are VIII Bomber
Command at Langley Field, Hampton, Virginia, VIII Interceptor Command at
Selfridge Field, Mt Clemens, Michigan, and IX Interceptor Command at New
Orleans AAB, Louisiana.
(Far East Air Force): In the Philippine Islands,
P-40's from Bataan bomb and strafe Ianding barges off Quinauan Point during
the night of 1/2 Feb. These strikes, in conjunction with naval and field
artillery fire, cause considerable damage and casualties but fail to prevent
the landings which take place S of the point, although the attempt to reinforce troops already on the point is thwarted.
(3d Air Force): 122d Observation Squadron (Light) and
154th Observation Squadron (Medium), 68th Observation Group, cease flying ASW
patrols from New Orleans AAB, Louisiana and Eglin Field, Valpariso, Florida
respectively with O-47's and O-49's.
(Hawaiian Air Force): VII Interceptor Command is
activated at Ft Shafter, Territory of Hawaii with Brigadier General Howard C
(Far East Air Force): HQ 49th Pursuit Group
(Interceptor) and 7th, 8th and 9th Pursuit Squadrons (Interceptor) arrive at
(Caribbean Air Force): 31st Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor),
( Far East Air Force): Bad weather from now until
18 Feb, along with effective interception by fighters, thwarts attempts of
heavy bombers in Java to deliver damaging blows on shipping and airfields in
the Netherlands East Indies (NEI). B-17's strikes from Singosari, Java
against shipping at Balikpapan, Borneo on 9 Feb and an airfield at
Celebes Island on 9 Feb are repulsed by fighter attacks. B-17's on a shipping
strike claim hits on a carrier near Sinjai, Sumatra.
( Far East Air Force): HQ 7th Bombardment Group
(Heavy), 9th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), and 88th Reconnaissance Squadron
(Heavy) begin a movement from Brisbane, Australia to Karachi, India. The 9th
is operating from Jogjakarta, Java with B-17's; the 88th is operating from
Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii with B-17's.
(Alaskan Air Force): Alaskan Air Force is redesignated 11th Air Force.
(Caribbean Air Force): Caribbean Air Force is redesignated 6th
(4th Air Force): 47th Bombardment Squadron (Medium), 41st Bombardment Group
(Medium), transfers from Muroc AAFld to Visalia AAFld, California with A-29's
and continues flying ASW patrols.
( Hawaiian Air Force): Hawaiian Air Force is
redesignated 7th Air Force.
( Far East Air Force): Far East Air Force is
redesignated 5th Air Force.
(HQ US Army): The War Department announces the creation of the US-British Combined Chiefs of Staff (CCS) in Washington, DC.
(3d Air Force): 14th Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy) and 68th Bombardment
Squadron (Heavy), 44th Bombardment Group (Heavy), transfer from MacDill
Field, Tampa, Florida to Barksdale Field, Shreveport, Louisiana with B-24's
and continue ASW patrols. The 14th will be redesiganted 404th Bombardment
Squadron (Heavy) on 22 Apr.
(4th Air Force): 79th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor), 20th
(11th Air Force): 36th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 28th
Composite Group, transfers from Elmendorf Field, Anchorage to Ft Greeley,
Kodiak Island, Aleutian Islands with B-18's.
(1st Air Force): 78th and 79th Bombardment Squadrons (Medium), 45th
Bombardment Group (Medium), begin flying ASW patrols from Grenier Field,
Manchester, New Hampshire with B-18's and DB-7's.
(7th Air Force): 12 B-17's are detached and released
to Commander-in-Chief, Pacific (CINCPAC) for assignment to Task Force (TF) 11
for operations in the S Pacific.
(5th Air Force): Between this day and 18 Feb,
heavy bombers fly at lesst 14 missions, but they result in claims of only 3
hits on shipping.
( 7th Air Force): 12th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor),
50th Pursuit Group (Interceptor), arrives on Christmas Island, Line Islands
from the US with P-39's.
(5th Air Force): Air echelon of the 88th
Reconnaisssance Squadron (Heavy), 7th Bombardment Group (Heavy), begins a
movement from Hickam Field, Territory of Hawaii to the Fiji Islands with
B-17's. The ground echelon is enroute from Australia to India.
(4th Air Force): 21st Bombardment Group (Heavy), 30th
Bombardment Group (Heavy) (under control of 28th Composite Group),
transfers from Muroc AAFld to March Field, Riverside, California wtih
A-29's and continues ASW patrols.
(8th Air Force): Lieutenant General Henry H (Hap) Arnold
indicates that 16
heavy bomber groups, 3 pursuit groups, and 8 photo-reconnaissance squadrons
will be sent to the UK during 1942. Brigadier General Asa N Duncan,
Commanding General 8th Air Force, requests that his force, inadequate for its
intended mission under Operation GYMNAST (early Allied plan for the seizure
of Casablanca and the invasion of NW Africa), be strengthened by several
bombardment and pursuit groups. This move, if carried out, would require
diversion of units originally intended for other task forces.
(5th Air Force): Air echelon of the 88th
Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy), 7th Bombardment Group (Heavy), arrives at
( 7th Air Force): A B-17 flies a photo reconnaissance
mission over Wake Island.
(5th Air Force): 9th Pursuit Squadron
(Interceptor), 49th Pursuit Group (Interceptor), transfers from Melbourne
to Williamstown, Australia with P-40's; first mission is 18 Mar.
(3d Air Force): 89th Reconnaissance Squadron (Medium) and
Japanese forces on the Malay
Peninsula capture Singapore.
In the UK, Lieutenant Colonel Townsend Griffiss, aide to Major General James E Chaney, is killed when the aircraft
in which he is a passenper is mistakenly shot down by Royal Air Force (RAF)
Polish fliers. He is the first US airman to die in the line of duty in Europe
since the US entered World War II. The 8th Air Force base at Bushy Park is
later named Camp Griffiss in his honor.
(3d Air Force): 34th and 37th Bombardment Squadrons
(5th Air Force): HQ 49th Pursuit Group
(Interceptor) and 7th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) transfer from Melbourne
to Bankstown, Australia with P-40's; the 8th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor)
transfers from Melbourne to Canberra with P-40's.
(11th Air Force): Colonel Lidnel R Dunlap arrives from the ZI and
becomes Commanding Officer of the 11th Air Force.
(10th Air Force): Colonel Harry A Halverson becomes
(5th Air Force): The air echeon of the 88th
Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy), 7th Bombardment Group (Heavy), departs
(5th Air Force): Detachment of the 22d
Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 7th Bombardment Group (Heavy), departs Nandi
Airport, Fiji Islands from Australia with B-17's. The squadron is based at
(6th Air Force): 20th Transport Squadron, Panama Air Depot,
( 7th Air Force): VII Air Force Base Cmmand (AFBC) is
(5th Air Force): In the NEI, A-24's, with P-40
escort, and B-17's operating out of Malang, Madioen, and Jogjakarta, Java,
attack vessels landing troops on Bali; the attacks, carried out during the
aftenoon of 19 Feb and throughout the morning of 20 Feb, cause considerable
damage to vessels but fail to halt the landings; P-40's shoot down or turn
back seversl bombers sweeping W over Java. Japanese aircraft attack Darwin,
Australia, bombing vessels loaded with troops destined for the defense of
Koepang on Timor Island; 10 P-40's sent to Darwin to escort the convoy are
almost entirely wiped out by the attack.
[Army Air Forces in Britain (AAFIB)]:
Brigadier General Ira C Eaker arrives in the UK with 6 staff officers.
( 7th Air Force): 19th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor),
18th Pursuit Group (Interceptor), transfers from Wheeler Field to Bellows
Field, Territory of Hawaii with P-40's.
(5th Air Force): Air echelon of 17th Bombardment
Squadron (Light), 27th Bombardment Group (Light), begins a movement from
Brisbane to Batchelor, Australia with A-24's. Ground echelon is on
Luzon, Philippine Islands.
(5th Air Force): Major General George H Brett,
Deputy Commanding General American-British-Dutch-Australian Forces Command
(ABDACOM) informs the War Department of his decision to evacuate the 5th Air
Force and other US troops from Java, NEI.
5th Air Force bombers at Java bases fly about 20 strikes, usually in 2- and
3-aircraft elements, against shipping in the Java Sea and against targets on
Bali from this date through 1 Mar. 11 strikes are complete failures; the
remainder, although causing some damage to vessels and airfield facilities,
fail to deter the invasion of Java.
(5th Air Force): Air echelon of 17th Bombardment
Squadron (Light), 27th Bombardment Group (Light), arrives at Batchelor from
Brisbane, Australia with A-24's. Ground echelon is on Bataan, Luzon,
Japanese submarine I-17 fires 13 rounds of 5.5-in (140
mm) shells from a range of 2,500 yards (2,286 m) at an oil refinery N of
Santa Barbara, California. Pursuit and bomber aircraft sent to the area are
unable to destroy the sub.
(8th Air Force): HQ VIII Bomber Command
arrives at Daws Hill, England from the US; Major General Ira C Eaker assumes
(5th Air Force): B-17's fly the first mission
against Rabaul, New Britain Island. Operating out of Townsville, Australia
the force suffers mechanical trouble and runs into bad weather. Only 1 B-17
manages to bomb the target.
(4th Air Force): Reports of unidentified aircraft approaching Los Angeles, California from the ocean during the night of 24/25
(5th Air Force): Heavy bomber units begin
evacuating Java, NEI.
(HQ USAAF): The Air War Plans Division recommends
of Operation GYMNAST (early Allied plan for the seizure of Casablanca and
the invasion of NW Africa) from the list of current projects. This proposal,
if adopted, would leave the 8th Air Force uncommitted to any operation.
[US Army Forces in British Isles (USAFBI)]: Major General
James E Chaney, Commanding General USAFBI, instructs
Brigadier General Ira C Eaker and the staff of the VIII Bomber Command to
proceed to HQ, RAF Bomber Command for a study of bombing operations, and to
make reconnaissance of certain airfields and submit plans for the reception
and assignment of Army Air Forces units.
(5th Air Force): Arriving at Brisbane, Australia
from the US are:
(4th Air Force): 2d Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy), 30th
(5th Air Force): The Battle of Java Sea. Allied
air and naval units try to stop a convoy of some 80 ships approaching Java
from the NE. All available B-17's, A-24's, P-40's and LB-30's are put into
the air but achieve only insignificant results. An Allied naval force, 5
cruisers and 11 destroyers, under Rear Admiral Karel W Doorman, Royal
Netherlands Navy, meets the enemy near Surabaya, Java and is decisively
defeated, losing 5 ships. Most of the 5th Air Force ground echelon in Java is
evacusted by sea. The SS Sea Witch delivers 27 crated P-40's to
Java, but these will be destroyed to prevent their falling into Japanese
hands. 32 P-40's aboard the Seaplane Tender USS Langley (AV-3), which sailed
from Australia for India on 23 Feb, are lost when the USS Langley is sunk by
aircraft 100 mi (160 km) S of Tjilatjsp. The pilots are rescued by other
vessels in the convoy, but the enemy sinks these ships with the exception of
a destroyer, which delivers 2 of the pilots to Perth, Australia.
(1st Air Force): 92d Reconnaissance Squadron (Medium), | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.cdmfc.org/archives/mar19/html/a_busy_day.html | 2023-03-28T15:09:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948867.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230328135732-20230328165732-00176.warc.gz | 0.972763 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__138062087 | en | Christchurch and District Model Flying Club Sloping Off - our newsletter
A BUSY DAY AT STRAWBERRY FIELD
As is well known, the last few days in February were the warmest “since records began” and conclusive proof that “global warming is real”. Whatever was the cause, we had a number of days at SF where the wind was light, the skies blue and the air warm.
The peanut gallery on 25 February.
John’s Flightline B24 Liberator on finals, flown by Trevor and here on its maiden. It is a superb piece of foam model engineering and kitting.
Trevor and Malcolm’s Chipmunks from the Ivan P plan and Mike’s Idintos box-wing. Two 20g 2500kV motors and a 2-cell 1300
The 27th was the best day of the lot and a lot of fliers turned out with a variety of models
Mike and Trevor flew their De Havilland Express and Rapide in loose formation, after the Express nearly came to grief due to gross elevator trim problems. Her trousers were torn loose as you can see, and Mike’s were not that clever either. (Express photo by Alan B)
Tim gets his Pushy Cat away for a very successful flight (at last!). Trevor on the sticks.
Trevor’s ancient Lazy Bee, looking as fresh as ever, having a trundle round the patch.
I think it needs a dummy horizontally opposed engine at the front.
Some flights were less successful than others. Here’s Anon’s landing attempt | aerospace | 1 |
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|Schedule 3:00 p.m. – Doors open 3:15 p.m. – Bruce Strickrott and Julie Huber will delve into the connections between ocean and space exploration. 4:00 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. – Loral O’Hara will answer pre-submitted questions live from the ISSJoin us for this exciting live event that promises to be both educational and inspiring!
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Khe Sanh Vietnam Date:1968, January 21 Duration:1 min 52 sec Sound:NO SOUND
United States Air Force C 130E aircraft taxis over airstrip at Khe Sanh, Vietnam. Group of Marines walk toward C 130E aircraft. Several Marine soldiers carrying waterproof bags, M-16 rifles and other equipment walk across the airstrip. Soldiers disembark from C 130F aircraft. Two CH 46D Sky Knight Helicopter taxi on runway. Man gives arm and hand signals. Marines carry M-16 rifles and other equipment after disembarking from CH 46D Sky Knight Helicopter on the Khe Sanh airstrip.
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https://www.aca.or.at/downlink-of-pilot-selected-levels/ | 2020-02-19T06:18:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875144058.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20200219061325-20200219091325-00431.warc.gz | 0.821015 | 116 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__64038752 | en | Wir veröffentlichen hier das neue Position Paper der IFALPA zu
Downlink of Pilot Selected Levels
Aug 22, 2019
- ATM systems should be adapted to filter out those alerts, where intermediate levels are set by pilots in accordance with the procedure flown and only where the level selected by the pilot corresponds to the next level restriction.
- Airline standard operating procedures should consider the effects of using different techniques of level selection.
- Pilots and air traffic controllers should be trained on the technical background and effects of the aforementioned problems. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-10/02/content_379530.htm | 2023-06-10T18:39:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657735.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610164417-20230610194417-00629.warc.gz | 0.93474 | 480 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__63069230 | en | Shuttle's Spring 2005 launch date delayed
NASA decided Friday to delay the spring 2005 launch date for the first shuttle flight since the Columbia tragedy, citing hurricane damage and more work needed to meet a panel's safety recommendations.
NASA's spaceflight leadership council said a shuttle launch in March or April is "no longer achievable." The group asked shuttle program officials to analyze whether a May or July date is more feasible for a shuttle launch, and to report back to the council later this month, NASA spokesman Allard Beutel said.
NASA's shuttle fleet has been grounded since space shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry in February 2003, killing all seven astronauts aboard.
The Columbia Accident Investigation Board issued 15 recommendations NASA is working to meet before resuming shuttle flights. The agency has met five of the recommendations so far, Beutel said.
"Right now, those milestones are pointing us toward a new launch window," said William Readdy, NASA associate administrator for space operations.
James Kennedy, director of Florida's Kennedy Space Center, said recent hurricanes that battered the state cost workers three weeks of shuttle-processing time.
Hurricanes Charley and Frances caused widespread damage to NASA's launch site in Florida in mid-August. Hurricane Jeanne later blew off 30 exterior panels from the 52-story Vehicle Assembly Building.
The threat of Hurricane Ivan temporarily halted work on space shuttle Discovery's redesigned external fuel tank at Lockheed Martin Corp.'s assembly plant in New Orleans, Beutel said.
The agency's three space shuttles safely made it through the storms, but the damage and work delays at space centers throughout the Southeast strained an already tight deadline to launch Discovery.
"I am proud of our shuttle team for taking good care of our orbiters during this terrible storm season," Readdy said. "I am pleased they are taking the time to make a careful assessment of the hurricanes' impact. Their thoroughness will help us make the right decision."
The first possible launch window beyond March or April opens on May 14, 2005, Beutel said. Other windows will follow in July and September.
The council met in Houston Friday to discuss the upcoming launch of the next space station crew, scheduled to take off from Kazakhstan on Oct. 14. | aerospace | 1 |
https://archive.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/11/22/ethiopian-airlines-makes-history-with-all-female-flight-crew/ | 2023-02-01T06:54:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499911.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201045500-20230201075500-00756.warc.gz | 0.973481 | 343 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__118756807 | en | Courtesy Online Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines dispatched its first-ever flight operated by a crew that is all female to Bangkok on Thursday.
Women filled every role on the flight from the pilots and cabin crew to in flight ramp operations as well as flight dispatchers on ground, the company revealed in a press release.
The airline says it wants to promote women’s empowerment and encourage more African women to pursue aviation careers.
In an earlier statement, Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said attracting more women to jobs in aviation is one of the reasons for hosting the all-female flight, together with empowering women.
“It’s going to be very inspiring for all the women all over the world, aviation women and particularly the African woman. Because, as you know, here in the continent of Africa, we are lagging behind in women empowerment. So this is going to inspire all the school girls in Africa that they have a very bright future in the 21st century,” he said.
Although one-third of its employees are women, the figure is smaller when it comes to positions such as pilots and technicians, says Ethiopian Airlines.
Haymanot Endale, a 22-year-old cabin maintenance technician who has been working at Ethiopian Airlines for two years, said even though there are many girls working as flight attendants, as a technician, she mostly works with men.
“I think that outside of the Ethiopian Airlines, girls think that the work is very difficult, so they did not enter [come work for] this company. But we enter and we see that it is very easy,” Endale said. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.helidirect.com/products/lynx-nano-cpx-head-main-grip-red | 2020-12-04T20:54:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141743438.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20201204193220-20201204223220-00171.warc.gz | 0.848069 | 321 | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__164199726 | en | Lynx Heli Innovations has redesigned the standard Nano CPX plastic main grip, using aluminum alloy.
Micro helicopter upgrades can be a trap – often they look nice but do little for function, and only add weight.
We spent hours optimizing the design to achieve the required strength with a final weight beyond compromise. We are pilots, and we demand a light helicopter.
After many flights, we decided on a twin 1x3x1 radial bearing design. Simple, lightweight and durable.
The details and design of these blade grips add to the performance of your helicopter.
Strength, durability, accurate CNC tolerances, finish, and most important weight.
Almost unbelievable, but this main grip set weighs just 0.1g heavier than the original plastics grips, with a huge increase in rigidity and strength.
- Direct replacement for the standard Nano CPX Main Grip
- Increase flight precision, flight after flight.
- FEA (Final Elements Analysis) assisted design, to achieve the lightest weight with maximum strength.
- Main grip material: Aluminum 7075-T6 – clear anodized finis
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2 x Nano CPX – CNC Main Grips Red color
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http://profishingrods.com/2018/12/08/spacex-suffers-malfunction-in-landing-of-falcon-9-iss.html | 2019-02-16T06:37:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479885.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216045013-20190216071013-00264.warc.gz | 0.941143 | 815 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__202116066 | en | Global decline of insects may cause ‘plague of pests’
Well, that’s a wrap for NASA’s Opportunity rover
Mars One, which offered 1-way trips to Mars, declared bankrupt
Pete Buttigieg endorses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez-style Green New Deal
NASA's faraway space snowman has flat, not round, behind
SpaceX Suffers Malfunction in Landing of Falcon 9 ISS Resupply Mission
08 December 2018, 06:28 | Dale Webster
Watch live: After delay, SpaceX to launch space station resupply mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars upward after lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 4:30 p.m. EDT, on April 2, 2018, carrying the SpaceX Dragon resupply spacecraft.
Christmas turkey rocketed toward the International Space Station on Wednesday, along with cranberry sauce, candied yams and the obligatory fruitcake. However, today's launch didn't quite prove to be a smooth affair for the Elon Musk's space company. At least three more launches - two from Cape Canaveral, one from Vandenberg - are expected before the year is out.
"The first stage did land in the water", SpaceX spokesperson John Insprucker said during a live webcast. This was to be the twenty-seventh time that SpaceX had managed to successfully retrieve a first stage booster. The fact that the team officially confirmed yesterday's successful launch of the Falcon 9 rocket for which the current session was the third in a row - and this is not surprising, considering the truly long-term operation. The hydraulic pump for the landing fins apparently stalled, but the engines stabilized the approximately 160-foot-tall booster just in time, allowing for "an intact landing", Musk noted via Twitter.
After it released its payload into Earth's orbit, the SpaceX booster was recovered safely in the Pacific Ocean, according to a SpaceX spokesperson.
Now the re-launch of the Falcon 9 rocket costs about $ 50 million.
The nonmoldy food bars and their corresponding mice, which will support the study of aging-related effects in space, are among the components for 38 new investigations on the Dragon spacecraft, NASA officials said.
The SpaceX Dragon capsule will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, with liftoff scheduled for 10:16 a.m. California time.
'Appears to be undamaged & is transmitting data. Canadarm2) to capture the Dragon spacecraft and attach it to the orbiting laboratory. Three of the scientists are rapidly nearing the end of their stay in space and will be headed back to Earth on December 20th, leaving the three ISS residents that arrived a few days ago to enjoy the Christmas meal.
Phillies Trade for All-Star Shortstop Segura
In time, don't be surprised if acquiring Segura is just the beginning of what should be an exciting offseason for the Phillies. Segura, 28, is coming off an All-Star season and will make $14.25 million in each of the next four seasons.
UN to vote on Haley's last stand: condemning Hamas
But the vote on the resolution to condemn Hamas was 87-57 with 33 abstentions, a plurality below the two-thirds requirement. In recent months, the militant group has fired hundreds of rockets from Gaza into Israel.
LeBron James Wants Carmelo Anthony On Lakers
But the league might change. "You can never try to make up your mind and know what you're going to do in that time". My read on this is LeBron wanted this news out. "He's a victor and he's an incredible player and he's unselfish".
Trump Nominates New Attorney General
Juan Williams and former Bush adviser Karl Rove sparred over the qualifications of a top potential pick for U.S. Sessions's chief of staff, Matthew Whitaker , is now serving as acting attorney general. | aerospace | 1 |
https://developgalvestoncounty.com/blog/the-economic-impact-of-nasas-johnson-space-center/ | 2022-05-17T07:07:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662517018.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20220517063528-20220517093528-00406.warc.gz | 0.880637 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__203960350 | en | Located just south of Houston and north of Galveston County, the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) is the seat of human spaceflight operations for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
JSC is the site of the Mission Control Center (which manages crewed space missions including continuous International Space Station [ISS] operations), and the home of astronaut training, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft and lunar-orbiting Gateway outpost programs. Both help make up NASA’s Artemis program, an agency-wide effort to return astronauts to the moon within five years. With the aid of international and commercial partners, Artemis will test key technologies and capabilities to enable sustainable operations on and around the moon, preparing future explorers for landings on Mars.
Direct and Indirect Employment: 52,352
Gross Domestic Product: $4.7 Billion
Output: $7.9 Billion
Read more about the impact of NASA on the economy of Texas. | aerospace | 1 |
http://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/sci_team/pubs/abstract.php?id=04220 | 2016-08-29T23:29:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982967797.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823200927-00042-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.847419 | 355 | CC-MAIN-2016-36 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__139920973 | en | Christopher, SA; Gupta, P; Johnson, B; Ansell, C; Brindley, H; Haywood, J (2011). Multi-sensor satellite remote sensing of dust aerosols over North Africa during GERBILS. QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY, 137(658), 1168-1178.
In this paper we provide an overview of various satellite products over the Sahara Desert that were available during the GERBILS field campaign. Our results indicate that all mid-visible satellite aerosol optical depth (AOD) products match well with AERONET retrievals. For low AOD (AOD < 1), the satellite AODs compare well with aircraft AOD values but they tend to underestimate at high AOD values. We then assessed the satellite products in 0.5 x 0.5 degree grids for the entire study region (10-30 degrees N and 20 degrees W-10 degrees E). If we use a multi-angle imaging spectroradiometer (MISR) as a benchmark for AOD retrievals over bright targets, the estimated AOD derived from the ozone-monitoring instrument aerosol index-MISR relationship performs best when compared with MISR for the entire study region. Although differences exist among satellite products, the advancement in satellite retrieval techniques now provide AOD retrievals over bright targets such as deserts, which are useful for numerical modeling simulation comparisons and other studies. Furthermore, the in situ information from aircraft and the ground continue to provide valuable information for validating satellite products and for assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Copyright (C) 2011 Royal Meteorological Society and British Crown Copyright, the Met Office | aerospace | 1 |
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Pasadena, CA – The JunoCam camera aboard NASA’s Juno mission is operational and sending down data after the spacecraft’s July 4th arrival at Jupiter. Juno’s visible-light camera was turned on six days after Juno fired its main engine and placed itself into orbit around the largest planetary inhabitant of our solar system. The first high-resolution images of the gas giant Jupiter are still a few weeks away.
“This scene from JunoCam indicates it survived its first pass through Jupiter’s extreme radiation environment without any degradation and is ready to take on Jupiter,” said Scott Bolton, principal investigator from the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. “We can’t wait to see the first view of Jupiter’s poles.”
American Heart Association reports Hispanics/Latinos at higher risk for Cardiac Dysfunction, Heart Failure
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Hispanics/Latinos have higher rates of cardiac dysfunction but are rarely aware they have the heart-pumping problem that can lead to heart failure, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Heart Failure.
Researchers found that about half of the 1,818 adults in their study of middle-aged and older Hispanics/Latinos had cardiac dysfunction, yet fewer than 1 in 20 participants knew they had a problem.
Written by Elizabeth Landau
Pasadena, CA – At the Palomar Observatory near San Diego, astronomers are busy tinkering with a high-tech instrument that could discover a variety of objects both far from Earth and closer to home.
The Caltech HIgh-speed Multi-color camERA (CHIMERA) system is looking for objects in the Kuiper Belt, the band of icy bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune that includes Pluto. It can also detect near-Earth asteroids and exotic forms of stars. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology, both in Pasadena, are collaborating on this instrument.
Washington, D.C. – NASA is hard at work building the Orion spacecraft, Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the ground systems needed to send astronauts into deep space. The agency is developing the core capabilities needed to enable the journey to Mars.
Orion’s first flight atop the SLS will not have humans aboard, but it paves the way for future missions with astronauts. Ultimately, it will help NASA prepare for missions to the Red Planet. During this flight, currently designated Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), the spacecraft will travel thousands of miles beyond the moon over the course of about a three-week mission.
Written by Alan Buis
Pasadena, CA – A new University of California/NASA study finds Southern California autumn wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds have been 10 times as costly in the past 20 years as summer wildfires, even though both types of fires have consumed about the same total acreage.
Both types of fires are predicted to increase by midcentury, but non-Santa Ana fires are expected to increase more.
The research could assist policymakers and response agencies in better allocating firefighting resources in the future.
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Mary Rose Mittlesteadt
Fort Campbell, KY – In the early morning hours, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Soldiers and Gold Star and surviving families and friends gathered together for the Fourth Annual Gamberi and Gold Star Family Memorial Run at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, July 10th, 2015.
The run was first established in 2012 as “The Gamberi Memorial Run” to commemorate five 101st STB Soldiers who were killed during an insider attack at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman Province, Afghanistan, April 16th, 2011.
Written by Guy Webster
Pasadena, CA – The sun dips to a Martian horizon in a blue-tinged sky in images sent home to Earth this week from NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover.
Curiosity used its Mast Camera (Mastcam) to record the sunset during an evening of skywatching on April 15th, 2015.
The imaging was done between dust storms, but some dust remained suspended high in the atmosphere. The sunset observations help researchers assess the vertical distribution of dust in the atmosphere.
Revised Color Scheme Revealed For 2015 Season
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds unveiled a modified color scheme today for their new logo as well as complete new marks and uniforms to be utilized during the club’s upcoming season.
The Sounds’ new logo, which was initially unveiled in October, has been modified with a return to the classic red and black colors that the team has worn for the past 16 years while adding in a new platinum silver accent color.
Written by Sgt. Ange Desinor
Monrovia, Liberia – What started off as a simple medical waste drop off, turned into a tour of the operations of a medical laboratory. Once a research facility, it’s now been retrofitted to accommodate testing of blood samples from patients believed to have Ebola.
Soldiers of the 36th Engineer Brigade took a tour at the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Medical Research, during Operation United Assistance mission, December 7th, Monrovia, Liberia.
Written by Michael Curie
Cape Canaveral, FL – NASA marked a major milestone Friday on its journey to Mars as the Orion spacecraft completed its first voyage to space, traveling farther than any spacecraft designed for astronauts has been in more than 40 years.
“Today’s flight test of Orion is a huge step for NASA and a really critical part of our work to pioneer deep space on our Journey to Mars,” said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. “The teams did a tremendous job putting Orion through its paces in the real environment it will endure as we push the boundary of human exploration in the coming years.”
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https://www.helicoptersmagazine.com/aviation-this-week-january-5-2017-7461/ | 2023-06-02T15:06:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648695.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602140602-20230602170602-00364.warc.gz | 0.949249 | 81 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__148211160 | en | Aviation This Week
Aviation This Week January 5, 2017
December 28, 2017 By Iulia Ocheretnia
2017 closed as the safest year in aviation history. Bombardier flew above its trade troubles to land a deal with EgyptAir, and Mark Johnston was promoted to CEO of BBA Aviation.
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https://hotinfonow.com/snoopy-goes-home-demand-for-apollo-10/ | 2020-03-29T16:28:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370494349.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200329140021-20200329170021-00553.warc.gz | 0.964943 | 1,364 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__55189032 | en | When it comes to searching for artifacts from the space race of the 1960s, little is more demanding than flying hardware. Oh, of course, there were stories about small samples of 382 kg of lunar stones and dust that were returned at the cost of about $ 25 billion, turning them into the hands of private collectors, and the moon's pieces could be the ultimate collector's item. , but really, at the end of the day it's just rock and dust. The serious space addict wants hardware – the real parts of human engineering that helped to realize an epic adventure, and the closer the moon has to the artifact, the more desirable. The Saturn V rocket, just a 5,600kg command module is returned to Earth intact. The rest was left on the road, mostly burned in the atmosphere or left on the surface of the moon. While some of these artifacts are recovering ̵
But at least one artifact escaped this obscene destiny, silently circling the sun over the last 50 years. This lone post of the space program, the climbing phase of the Apollo 10 moon, seems to have been located by a team of amateur astronomers, and if indeed the spacecraft called "Snoopy" by his crew is still there
For as well designed as the entire Apollo program, she made some serious compromises to get to the moon within the time given by President Kennedy's speech in 1961. With the presence of a bottomless pit of the available money, it was much faster to design Apollo as a series from one-time modules, rather than the return of spacecraft for re-use. That's why everything that applies to Apollo has been trading money for the pace of development, everything that's built to do just one job, do it well, and then, for the most part, be gone.
This design philosophy was clear from the arrangement of the lunar module or LM. Deployed from the warehouse under the Command Module (CSM) and arriving at it, the indescribable junction made the transit journey, after which LM dropped to the surface, stopped and maneuvered the engine at the lower descent. When the time came to get home, the two astronauts launched the upper stage of climb back into the lunar orbit attached to the CSM, and rejected the now useless phase of climbing that would rotate around the moon shortly before it crashed into it.
This was the scenario for all the piloted sites. But Apollo 10, the general rehearsal about the possible landing of Apollo 11, was different. Its mission was to further characterize the moon's gravity so that the guidance systems were tightly calibrated for Apollo 11, as well as allowing the entire ground control team to practice for the big show. To this end, astronauts Tom Stafford and Jin Chernan descended to LM "Snoopy" up to 14 km from the lunar surface, surprisingly close and still before discarding the lower descent and returning to the Charlie Braun Command Module, Pilot
Instead of turning into ruins on the surface like the downhill stage, the remaining fuel in the Snooping climbing stage was used to launch it from the moon's orbit. It is unclear why this is done by any of the available mission documents, but we can make some assumptions. First, the missions of Apollo 11 ahead of the left seismometers of the moon surface and the presence of something massive surface crash at some time and place were the perfect way to validate the instruments. Since Chernan and Staffordshire never touched Snoopy, they never put these tools, so breaking the machine on the Moon is pointless.
In addition, Snoopy returned to a meeting with Charlie Brown with a much more propeller on board than on the climbing stage, and they actually got to the surface. Maybe mission planners worry about polluting potential landing sites with the wizard's hyperleglical glass worn from their tanks. Whatever the reason, Snoopy is placed in a heliocentric orbit that NASA traced for a while, but only when it became clear that it was no longer a threat to astronauts while returning home. Snopi's long, lonely road in space had begun.
Snoopy remains largely lost for the next 50 years. But astronomers love the challenge, and the thought of finding a 4-meter piece of history after half a century is proving to be insurmountable. Nick House an astronomer amateur and associate of the Royal Astronomical Society, who set out to find Snoopy. He and a team of astronomers using telescopes in Hawaii, Australia and Arizona together with several terabytes of radar data began their search in 2011.
Working back from the beginning of Snoopy's long road in 1969, they found enough clues in the data to make a list of a number of near-Earth objects with the potential to be Snoopy. But we did a lot of mess there. Added to the pile of natural objects in the vicinity of Earth's orbit, the narrowing of this list takes some action. One such object, the WT1190F, was originally thought to be Snoopy, but it was determined to be the Star 37 missile engine used to transpose the mission Lunar Prospector in 1998. The WT1190F orbit eventually crossed the Earth's orbit. in 2015 and eventually burned over the Indian Ocean.
However, an object was highlighted by the data. Duplicate 2018AV2, the object has an orbital period of 382 days, making it a little slower than Earth and is currently following. It is much on the same orbital plane as Earth, a good indicator that this is an artificial object. Its obvious brightness corresponds to what can be expected from the lunar climbing module, so all the signs indicate it's Snoopy. However, the site is currently over one-third of an astronomical unit, or 55,000,000 km, away from the Earth – too far to be 100% sure. More observations, such as small disturbances in its orbit that would not happen for natural objects, or spectrographic analysis to see if their paint corresponds to NASA's records, are needed to make sure it is Snoopy.
The next time AV2 approached the Earth was July 2037, almost 68 years since Snoopy was abandoned in space. It will be only 6,400,000 km, close enough to be able to set up a recovery mission. This gives us 18 years to tighten the data, probably by sending a small satellite to catch it and maybe take a picture. If it's Snoopy, it's a unique artefact and maybe it's possible to send a rescue mission to restore it. It would be terribly expensive, but something similar is practically invaluable in terms of historical value and may be irresistible for a future treasure hunter, as Nick House and others did to find it first. | aerospace | 1 |
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Special flight related to an oceanliner docked in Lisbon
Delivered to LTU on 9 April 2002. Flying for Air Berlin since December 2008.
AB 7151 from Bangkok is raising a lot of dust on the runway, while reducing speed with thrust reverse. [1400 pix]
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Early morning positioning move back to Germany after operating from Bridgetown for MyTravel | aerospace | 1 |
https://tass.com/defense/956785 | 2024-02-22T18:26:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00820.warc.gz | 0.960399 | 316 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__12929394 | en | ZHUKOVSKY (Moscow Region), July 18. /TASS/. A pair of Russia’s fifth-generation PAK FA (Perspective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation) fighter jets engaged in a mock aerial battle at the MAKS-2017 international airshow, a TASS correspondent reports from the scene.
One the fighters launched an attack while the other dodged it, showing its super-maneuverability.
The pilots also demonstrated aerobatic maneuvers, including Pugachev’s Cobra, flights at extreme angles of attack and flying at a minimum speed.
Before this, only the most skilled pilots of the Lipetsk Aviation Centre who make part of the Falcons of Russia aerobatic group within the Russian Aerospace Force demonstrated a dogfight at minimum distances and speeds.
The T-50 (PAK FA) is Russia’s fifth-generation fighter, which took to the skies for the first time in 2010. It was earlier reported that the serial production of T-50 fighters would begin in 2017 and it would enter service with the Russian Aerospace Force.
According to new data, the first stage of the aircraft’s trials is expected to be completed in 2018.
It was reported earlier that the T-50 with the advanced (main) engine would perform its debut flight in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Currently, the so-called first stage engine 117S is mounted on the Russian fighter. A new engine has not yet received its name and is conventionally designated as the second stage engine. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/spacex-is-a-go-for-april-30th-1st-commercial-launch-to-space-station.172681/page-9 | 2018-01-21T03:57:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889917.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121021136-20180121041136-00224.warc.gz | 0.983028 | 329 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__75815212 | en | Re: SpaceX is a go for April 30th: 1st commercial launch to space stat CCDev is complimentary to SLS in that NASA doesn't have to build Ares I, nor accept ULAs EELVs that are going up in price. And to say we don't have a spaceship to launch to launch on it isn't true because Orion is already largely built and a flyby looks to happen. "Rocket size has been stagnant because there is no demand for HLVs in the 70 ton class." There was also no demand for R-7. That LV was bigger than 'needed. Korolyov could easily have waited for warheads to be shrunk down. But his answer wasn't to shrink the payload--but make the rocket bigger. The Gov't was behind him even before larger launchers came into their own as satellite launchers. Reusability? That I fear is what may make Musk broke. Now a more squat Phil Bono design--more similar to what Bezos is looking at--might be better than landing a tall telephone pole on its tail as is to be done with Falcon. The big reason I want Space X and Dream Chaser to work together is to keep them out of that ULA culture. Frankly Dream Chaser would have a better ride on Falcon Heavy and might evolve into an even more capable version. Muskfocus stays on the rocket, Dream Chaser on their lifting body. I want Bezos to have some money too. I wonder if he might try to go to Brunei, Dubai or Qatar where folks have more money than they know what to do with--but ITAR restrictions and all would spook many. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/logistics/report-28288.html | 2018-04-24T22:27:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125947421.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20180424221730-20180425001730-00503.warc.gz | 0.886634 | 923 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__173147550 | en | To maximize a planes efficiency over a broader range of flight speeds, Penn State engineers have developed a concept for morphing airplane wings that change shape like a birds and are covered with a segmented outer skin like the scales of a fish.
Morphing HECS wing: showing the unmorphed and morphiged configurations. The wing tips are bent downwards to provide yaw control.(Courtsey: NASA Langley)
Dr. George Lesieutre, professor of aerospace engineering who leads the project, says, "Airplanes today are a design compromise. They have a fixed-wing structure that is not ideal for every part of a typical flight. Being able to change the shape of the wings to reduce drag and power, which vary with flight speed, could optimize fuel consumption so that commercial planes could fly more efficiently."
Morphing wings can also be useful for military defense and homeland security when applied to unmanned surveillance planes that need to fly quickly to a distant point, loiter at slow speed for a period of time and then return, Lesieutre explains. Flying efficiently at high speed requires small, perhaps, swept wings. Flying at slow speed for long periods requires long narrow wings. The morphing wings designed by the Penn State team can change both wing area and cross section shape to accommodate both slow and fast flight requirements.
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At the Hannover Messe 2018, the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung (BAM) will show how, in the future, astronauts could produce their own tools or spare parts in zero gravity using 3D printing. This will reduce, weight and transport costs for space missions. Visitors can experience the innovative additive manufacturing process live at the fair.
Powder-based additive manufacturing in zero gravity is the name of the project in which a component is produced by applying metallic powder layers and then...
Physicists at the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics, which is jointly run by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, have developed a high-power laser system that generates ultrashort pulses of light covering a large share of the mid-infrared spectrum. The researchers envisage a wide range of applications for the technology – in the early diagnosis of cancer, for instance.
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University of Connecticut researchers have created a biodegradable composite made of silk fibers that can be used to repair broken load-bearing bones without the complications sometimes presented by other materials.
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Study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces is the outcome of an international effort that included teams from Dresden and Berlin in Germany, and the US.
Scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) together with colleagues from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and the University of Virginia...
Novel highly efficient and brilliant gamma-ray source: Based on model calculations, physicists of the Max PIanck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg propose a novel method for an efficient high-brilliance gamma-ray source. A giant collimated gamma-ray pulse is generated from the interaction of a dense ultra-relativistic electron beam with a thin solid conductor. Energetic gamma-rays are copiously produced as the electron beam splits into filaments while propagating across the conductor. The resulting gamma-ray energy and flux enable novel experiments in nuclear and fundamental physics.
The typical wavelength of light interacting with an object of the microcosm scales with the size of this object. For atoms, this ranges from visible light to...
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http://openjurist.org/law/aviation-accident-litigation/texas/loraine | 2016-12-06T08:54:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-50/segments/1480698541886.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20161202170901-00067-ip-10-31-129-80.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.956279 | 184 | CC-MAIN-2016-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-50__0__49139810 | en | Loraine is a town in Mitchell County, Texas, United States. The population was 656 at the 2000 census. George H. Mahon (1900–1985), a former county attorney, district attorney, and U.S. Representative from the Lubbock-based congressional district is interred at Loraine City Cemetery.
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What is aviation accident litigation?
Cases involving individuals who have been injured in crashes and collisions involving commercial airlines and private airplanes. An aviation Accident is an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, in which a person is fatally or seriously injured, the aircraft sustains damage or structural failure and/or the aircraft is missing or is completely inaccessible.
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http://zeenews.india.com/news/space/singapore-isro-to-launch-teleos-1-satellite-in-2015_910431.html | 2016-05-02T23:32:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-18/segments/1461860117914.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20160428161517-00190-ip-10-239-7-51.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.905746 | 351 | CC-MAIN-2016-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-18__0__95049783 | en | Singapore, ISRO to launch TeLEOS-1 satellite in 2015
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Singapore: Singapore`s first commercial satellite TeLEOS-1 will be launched into orbit on an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) next year.
TeLEOS-1, developed by Singapore Technologies Electronics, will be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV at the near equatorial orbit at a height of 550-km above the Earth for taking images for maritime security and shipping.
TeLEOS-1, weighing about 400 kg is now said to be in the final stages of development.
ISRO`s commercial arm Antrix Corporation Limited, has signed agreements with a Singapore agency, Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd and a British firm on January 29 for launching satellites from UK and Singapore on-board ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), said ISRO sources.
While TeLEOS-1 is equipped with an electro-optical camera capable of capturing images at ground resolution of one metre, imagery from the satellite is expected to be commercially available in the first half of 2016.
- PM Modi to launch solar-powered boats in Varanasi today, visit to Ballia also on cards
- Uttarakhand forest fire: Director of Delhi's Fire Dept to visit hill state today, govt to press MI-17 choppers; at least 6 dead
- First phase of NEET examination today as Supreme Court says allow exam to be held
- Andhra Pradesh to become first 'Open Defecation Free' state
- SC, ST promotions: Shivraj Singh-led government to move Supreme Court | aerospace | 1 |
https://breakingnewsandreligion.online/2019/12/26/the-us-now-has-a-space-force-and-a-space-command-its-not-clear-what-each-will-do-but-commanders-are-excited/ | 2023-12-03T04:00:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100484.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203030948-20231203060948-00872.warc.gz | 0.940361 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__5670002 | en | President Donald Trump on December 20 signed into law the US Space Force, the sixth military branch and first devoted to organizing, training, and equipping personnel to use and defend military space assets.
Trump signed a directive organizing the Space Force as part of the Air Force in February. With the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that Trump signed Friday, US Air Force Space Command becomes Space Force but remains within the Air Force, much like the Marine Corps is a part of the Navy Department.
“Going to be a lot of things happening in space, because space is the world’s newest warfighting domain,” Trump said Friday. “Amid grave threats to our national security, American superiority in space is absolutely vital … The Space Force will help us deter aggression and control the ultimate high ground.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.gallagherkennedyinjury.com/handling-emergency-situations-in-flight/ | 2024-04-17T14:35:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817158.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417142102-20240417172102-00650.warc.gz | 0.878868 | 159 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__105062980 | en | Non-normal and emergency situations can occur during a flight. The key to handling such a situation is for the pilot to know and follow the procedures from the airplane or helicopter manufacturer and contained in the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual and/or Pilot’s Operating Handbook.
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https://moviecultists.com/who-were-the-pilots-in-the-super-bowl-flyover | 2023-06-06T10:09:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652494.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606082037-20230606112037-00192.warc.gz | 0.934646 | 1,214 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__49808395 | en | Who were the pilots in the super bowl flyover?Asked by: Ian Franecki
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Captain Sarah Kociuba leads historic Super Bowl flyover above Tampa. She was the pilot leading the bomber jets over Raymond James Stadium.
Who is doing the flyover for Super Bowl 2021?
Super Bowl LV flyover took months of planning, coordination. For fans watching the Super Bowl Feb. 7, the Air Force Global Strike Command tri-bomber flyover over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, lasted seconds.
What were the 3 planes in the Super Bowl flyover?
The aircraft designations -- B-1, B-2 and B-52 -- added up to 55 in honor of Super Bowl 55. Their call signs were DRAGO 51, 52 and 53. Video Player is loading.
Who is Sarah kociuba?
Capt Sarah E. Kociuba is a B-2 Instructor Pilot and Wing Scheduler, 509th Operational Support Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. ... Kociuba is a pilot with more than 1,700 flying hours in the T-6, T-1, T-38, KC-10 and the B-2 Spirit.
Where is Sarah kociuba from?
Kociuba was born in Cleveland and her parents took her at the age of 11 to see the B-2 bomber to an exhibition flight, She Can STEM reported.
How Air Force pilots time the Super Bowl flyover so perfectly
How many jets fly over the Super Bowl?
On Sunday evening, just as the last notes sounded on the National Anthem at Super Bowl LV, three U.S. Air Force planes roared over the stadium in Tampa, Florida. It was a trio of bombers.
How do you get Air Force flyover?
- The flyover request and approval process is managed by accessing the Air Force Public Affairs Air Force Aerial Events Web site at www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil. ...
- To request an F-35A flyover or static display support, please contact [email protected].
Do NFL teams pay for flyovers?
These flyovers are rooted in a financial and commercial partnership between the NFL and the military for which the taxpayers foot the bill.
Is flyover KC 2020 Cancelled?
Flyover is moving to May 14, 2022 at Azura Amphitheater. We would have loved to see you all again this year, but we will be back larger than ever in 2022! ... In the meantime, all tickets purchased for 2020 will be honored for 2022 or refunded at the original point of purchase.
Who beat the Bills in the 4 Super Bowls?
The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII. The game marked the fourth straight Super Bowl loss for the Buffalo Bills, and the fourth Super Bowl win in team history for the Cowboys, tying the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers for most Super Bowl wins.
Has a rookie QB won the Super Bowl?
With the victory, Roethlisberger, at 23 years old, became the youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl, a record previously held by Tom Brady of the New England Patriots.
How much money does the NFL make off of the military?
Join the NFL in supporting our nation's service members by bidding on authentic, game-worn Salute to Service items. Contributions are donated to the NFL's military nonprofit partners. The NFL does not profit from the sale of Salute to Service products.
Who pays for flyovers at games?
Costs Associated With Flyovers
The operational cost of the flyover in terms of jet fuel, maintenance, pilot training, and executing the actual event are usually borne by the branch of military service doing the event.
Why do they do flyovers?
They serve to show respect, display aircraft, showcase flying skills and as a form of entertainment to delight the public, for example, during their annual appearance after Trooping the Colour.
Why are Apache helicopters flying over my house?
TLDR – The most common reason why military helicopters may fly over residential properties is training. The home is likely in the flight path of the military's training operations, which typically means that a military base or facility is nearby.
How do I book a military flyover?
Request submissions will be made through the Defense Outplacement Referral System, or DORS, and/or DD Form 2535. The point of contact for flyover request is the OCPA casualty team lead, 703-697-5084.
What time is fly over Super Bowl?
February 4, 2021 at 4:04 p.m. RAPID CITY, S.D. — U.S. Air Force bombers from military bases in the Dakotas will be flying over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday for the Super Bowl.
What time is the Superbowl fly over?
The space station will fly over the Super Bowl at 7:15 p.m. EST (0015 Feb. 8 GMT), about 45 minutes after kickoff as the football game is in full swing, NASA officials said.
What is called flyover?
A flyover is a structure which carries one road over the top of another road. [British]regional note: in AM, use overpass. 2. countable noun. A flyover is the same as a flypast.
Did the Bills go to 4 straight Super Bowls?
As a member of the American Football League (AFL), the Bills won two league championships (1964 and 1965), and, while playing in the NFL (after the merger of the AFL and the NFL in 1970), they appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls (1991–94), losing on each occasion. | aerospace | 1 |
https://powerksi.com/have-you-ever-wondered-how-airplanes-work-heres-how/ | 2023-09-29T00:27:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510462.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928230810-20230929020810-00145.warc.gz | 0.93216 | 970 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__178763603 | en | Airplanes have upgraded the way you travel, connecting the world and shrinking distances in a matter of hours. But have you ever thought about how airplanes fly with so much precision and work efficiently? Understanding the inner workings of these marvels of modern transportation can help you understand how they really work. So, this article will let you delve deeper and understand the basics of how an airplane works.
The Forces at Play
To understand how airplanes work, you must first familiarize yourself with the fundamental forces involved in flight. Four primary forces interact to keep an airplane soaring smoothly through the air:
It is the force that opposes gravity and keeps an airplane airborne. It is generated by wings, shaped in a unique curved form called an airfoil. As the airplane moves through the air, the airfoil design creates a pressure differential between the bottom and top surface of the plane’s wings, generating lift and enabling flight.
The airplane bears a weight that is the force that attracts it toward the land. The design and construction of the aircraft must be carefully balanced to ensure that the lift generated by the wings exceeds the weight of the airplane, allowing it to stay aloft.
Thrust is the forward force that enables the aircraft to propel through the air. It is produced by engines that use jet propulsion or propellers driven by internal combustion engines. The engines are powered via aircraft batteries which helps them generate a powerful thrust that overcomes drag and enables the airplane to achieve and maintain its desired speed.
Drag is the resistance the airplane experiences as it flies in the air. It opposes the motion in which the plane flies and is caused by various factors such as air pressure, turbulence, and friction. Aircraft which are successfully designed to minimize this drag force’s effect tend to have a smoother flight.
The Wings’ Aerodynamics
An airplane’s wings are its most distinctive feature, serving as the primary lift-generating component. The curvature and shape of the wings, along with their angle of attack (the angle between the wing and the oncoming air), play a vital role in the creation of lift. The air flows over and under the wings as the aircraft flies. The curved upper surface causes the air to move swiftly, which in turn creates a lower pressure region above the wing compared to the relatively higher pressure beneath the wing. This pressure difference generates lift, lifting the airplane off the ground or maintaining its altitude during flight.
Controlling Flight: The Tail and Control Surfaces
To maneuver an airplane effectively, it must have a means of controlling its orientation and stability. This task is accomplished through the use of the tail section and control surfaces, including the rudder, elevators, and ailerons. The tail section consists of a horizontal stabilizer, which houses the elevators, and a vertical stabilizer, which contains the rudder. The elevators which are at the horizontal stabilizer’s trailing edge, control the pitch of the aircraft (its up or down movement). The rudder, situated on the vertical stabilizer, controls the airplane’s yaw (side-to-side movement). Additionally, ailerons are small, hinged surfaces on the wings’ trailing edge near the wingtips. By moving the ailerons upward on one wing and downward on the other, pilots can control the roll of the airplane, allowing it to bank and turn smoothly.
The Power of Propulsion: Engines and Jet Propulsion
Engines are the heart and soul of an airplane, providing the necessary thrust to overcome drag and propel the aircraft forward. Modern commercial aircraft commonly use jet engines which work on the jet propulsion principle. These engines intake air, compress it, mix it with fuel, and ignite the mixture to create a high-velocity exhaust jet. The reaction to this jet of exhaust gases being expelled backward generates an equal and opposite forward force, known as thrust, propelling the airplane forward.
Flight Instruments and Navigation
Lastly, any airplane must have a navigation system that helps them maintain stability during flights. The artificial attitude indicator is the basic instrument for measuring the aircraft’s attitude, which shows the airplane’s position relative to the horizon. Gyroscopes and accelerometers provide accurate flight data to pilots, helping them maintain stability and navigate confidently. Apart from that, navigation systems such as GPS and sophisticated avionics enable precise positioning and route planning.
In conclusion, airplanes embody the remarkable achievements of human engineering. Their efficient functionality enables any person to travel around the world and enjoy a thrilling flight through the skies. Through the artful combination of aerodynamic principles, sophisticated control systems, and powerful engines, these incredible machines continue to redefine the boundaries of travel. | aerospace | 1 |
http://sps-aviation.com/story/?id=2000&h=Lufthansa-Technik-Benchmarking-MRO | 2019-06-19T07:32:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998923.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190619063711-20190619085711-00035.warc.gz | 0.940106 | 2,060 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__24772560 | en | Lufthansa Technik offers airlines and other operators of commercial airliners whatever they need to keep their fleets in the best possible condition and their operating costs at a low level — everything from minor maintenance to complete overhauls, from repair of defective components to comprehensive spare parts logistics
The perception is that if it anything German, the engineering must be excellent. This is a truism. Despite its engineering excellence, it is always backed up by service support, for two reasons — one to keep the product in shipshape condition and two to extend the life of the product and solution. This requirement is so essential in the aviation industry and it was but natural for a German company to be associated with it. Lufthansa Technik is the world’s leading provider of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services. From its roots in the 1950s, Lufthansa has come a long way having a firm foothold in the MRO segment, serving clients from across the world.
With complex technologies and precision technologies so integral to the aircraft, the need to keep them in running condition is highly critical and Lufthansa Technik has perfected that art or science, if you may. The aircraft is a highly complex machine consisting of hundreds of systems and subsystems and to keep them ‘well-oiled’ as in good working condition, it requires unique capabilities to meticulously service the aircraft on the ground, to keep it flying.
Passenger safety is utmost
Lufthansa Technik has summed it up aptly what its role is: To ensure the safety of passengers and to keep the airline’s flight operations reliable and cost-effective, all these many components have to work together flawlessly. The technical servicing of aircraft, including engines and all components, is what Lufthansa Technik does to perfection. It offers airlines and other operators of commercial airliners whatever they need to keep their fleets in the best possible condition and their operating costs at a low level — everything from minor maintenance to complete overhauls, from repair of defective components to comprehensive spare parts logistics.
In this endeavour, it has expanded its reach, not just limiting itself to servicing aircraft of the Lufthansa Group. It has taken its expertise to various parts of the world and with great success. The company now serves customers all over the world: airlines large and small, charter carriers, operators of VIP aircraft, airlines whose aircraft have to fly under extreme climatic conditions, or whose aircraft are subject to the strain of shorthaul traffic with frequent take-offs and landings. More and more airlines are outsourcing some or all of their fleet maintenance and overhaul to external specialists with strong technical knowhow. They seek a partner with a wide range of skills that can assist them in every aspect of service and provide them with true added value — with everything they need coming from a single source, including engineering and logistics.
Besides its home base in Germany, Lufthansa Technik has facilities in Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Malta, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, UAE, United Kingdom and the United States.
In India, Lufthansa Technik set up the Lufthansa Technik Services India Pvt Ltd (LTSI), a fully owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT). As the successor to One Stop Airline MRO Support Pvt. Ltd. (OSA), the 30-strong company operates a pool of components and provides materials management and spares provisioning services for the Indian and South East Asian customers of Lufthansa Technik AG.
LTSI also manages the home base material stock for customers in India and in some cases holds inventory for them at the Bengaluru site. LTSI’s main focus is regional component service for Airbus aircraft of the types A319, A320, A321, A330/A340 as well as for Boeing aircraft of the types 737NG and 777. In this connection the company cooperates closely with Lufthansa Technik’s Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Desk in Hamburg. Customers enjoy access on a 24 x 7 basis to the full service spectrum of integrated and comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS), ranging from the component pool and materials management to customer service and logistics and transport services.
At the heart of LTSI’s business operations is the approximately 500 square metres, fully air-conditioned warehouse that complies with the latest European standards. Continuous monitoring of temperature and humidity allows even the most sensitive items to be stored here without any problems.
Lufthansa Technik’s permanent presence in India through LTSI means that Indian and South East Asian customers can count on a fast, local materials service for a growing number of aircraft types and rely on highly skilled customer service in their region. Thanks to its sales office in Mumbai, Lufthansa Technik Service India now offers single component maintenance (SCM) as well as the integrated products and is well positioned for the future in this expanding market.
Pact with Air India
Recently, Lufthansa and Air India entered into an agreement for the maintenance and repair of the carrier’s Boeing 777-200/300 landing gears. The four-year contract covers a total of 15 shipsets. The maintenance and overhaul work will be performed by Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK (LTLGS) located in Hayes, London, in the United Kingdom. Zang Thio, Vice President Corporate Sales South East Asia and Australia at Lufthansa Technik, commented: “We are very proud to extend our customer base in India with the country’s flagship carrier. I am certain that with our extensive level of experience, we will meet our customer’s expectations both in terms of quality and reliability.”
Jayant Baranwal (SP’s Aviation): Can you elaborate on your MRO capability?
Wieland Timm: Yeah we are doing engine overhaul for these types of aircraft, which I mentioned — Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier. We are doing landing gear overhaul. We are doing all components, services which are in those types of aircraft. We are doing as well base maintenance, line maintenance activities, we are doing C services, that means carbon, or whatever products such as nascelles we are repairing. We have several cabin products, we are producing entertainment systems for VIP aircraft. Well, we have a dedicated team with our OEM for specific p arts, so we have a seat, we have some cooking topics, we have some patient transport units and so on several types of that. And we will find next year a new division which links to digital data of aircraft and develop products for it. So our idea is to have a preventive maintenance so you know in advance when that component will collapse and when you land the new component is there so that you can change it. This is the idea in general.
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The first Boeing 777-200/300 landing gear delivery to Air India also marks an important milestone for LTLGS — the 50th Boeing 777-200/300 landing gear overhaul by LTLGS since 2013. This amounts to a market share of approximately 70 per cent in the currently anticipated global market.
Sandra Eckstein, Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK, commented: “All of us here at LTLGS are honoured to celebrate this important milestone in our operations and we are delighted to add Air India to our existing customer base, which includes major Boeing 777-200/300 operators from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.”
One of the reasons why Lufthansa Technik is a world leader is because it tailors innovation for its customers. In a world characterised by ever-increasing demands in terms of energy efficiency, emissions, individual customer wishes, and the high availability requirements for aircraft, Lufthansa Technik strives to offer tailored solutions to its customers. This includes both new technologies and the customer-specific bundling of individual measures from an extensive innovation portfolio. Lufthansa Technik, for example, offers comprehensive measures to lower kerosene consumption and to reduce ground times.
The focus of all innovation activities is the customer. By involving the customer in the individual innovation processes, Lufthansa Technik gives a new meaning to the term, “strategic partnership”. In this way, customer requests can be taken onboard and implemented in a way that fits the market, drawing on the innovation potential within Lufthansa Technik’s portfolio of ideas.
Seven business units
Lufthansa Technik has seven business units (Maintenance, Overhaul, Component Services, Engine Services, VIP Services, Landing Gear Services and Original Equipment Innovation) serving about 800 customers worldwide.
Lufthansa Technik operates maintenance stations with the capability to perform checks on customer aircraft at over 60 airports in Germany and around the world. Lufthansa Technik’s maintenance hub is Frankfurt airport, where it has three large hangars. Here 4,000 staff maintain aircraft belonging to Lufthansa’s and many other fleets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In Germany Lufthansa Technik moreover runs maintenance stations in Munich, Berlin and at another 13 airports. In addition to the permanent stations, Lufthansa Technik has also developed a mobile maintenance service that is unique in the world, called the Airline Support Teams (AST). These small teams consist of highly qualified engineers and mechanics. When called on, they are able to repair damage to engines or to the airframe anywhere in the world within a matter of hours and thus ensure that disruption of a customer’s flying operations is minimised. | aerospace | 1 |
http://au.job-less.info/australia-air-traffic-controller-jobs-vacancy.html | 2020-10-24T18:13:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107884322.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20201024164841-20201024194841-00409.warc.gz | 0.880895 | 91 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__51830693 | en | Air Traffic Controller jobs in Australia
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Atm Operational Specialist (air Traffic Controller) 2 Years Fixed Term Contract
Company: Thales |Australia has embarked on the most complex transformation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in its aviation history, a once-in... and military air traffic management system. The goal of the Operational Specialist is to have a continuous exposure to TopSky NG... | aerospace | 1 |
https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/kyushu-j7w-shinden-video.7699/ | 2024-04-14T01:24:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00544.warc.gz | 0.959447 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__42268572 | en | Christ. Did anyone else see that prop damage coming? While certainly a unique design, it just reeks of engineering problems associated with weak landing gear, fuselage structural weakness associated with the fin's castor wheels upon landing, and engine overheating with the minimal air intake size. Nice idea, but a dream with little engineering basis.
It was the first flight - in the future, pilots would take care to have the aircraft more level when landing and taking off. And decent suspension on the castor wheels would provide some protection in case of over rotation on take off and landing. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/LQi8i9QuOEWNrTdRUJvfqM/Saarc-building-a-constellation-of-stars.html | 2022-05-22T11:58:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545326.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522094818-20220522124818-00589.warc.gz | 0.942529 | 889 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__171646597 | en | Narendra Modi's oft-repeated proposal for a Saarc satellite is noteworthy
With squabbling members and embarrassingly poor integration there are few expectations for the 18th summit of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (Saarc) in Kathmandu later this week. Yet, a reinvigorated Saarc has the potential to improve the lives of its 1.5 billion citizens, including Indians.
Prime Minister Narenda Modi—who has vigorously championed regional cooperation since coming to office—has laid special emphasis on a Saarc satellite and, by extension, greater regional cooperation in outer space.
While satellite-based communications, remote sensing, meteorology, and disaster management has long been recognized as imperative for development, individual Saarc countries—apart from India—have been woefully inadequate in exploiting space-based assets. Presently only four Saarc members—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and, most recently, Afghanistan—operate satellites. Against this backdrop Modi’s oft-repeated proposal for a Saarc satellite is noteworthy.
Apart from enhancing cooperation to benefit Saarc members, greater space cooperation would also serve India in other ways. First, it would strengthen India’s stature as a space-faring nation. While India is already a major space player taking on a leadership role in the region will only strengthen its credentials globally. It would strengthen New Delhi’s hand in shaping an international space regime.
Moreover, almost all of India’s neighbours who are seeking space assets are inevitably turning to China to build or launch their satellites. By offering these options to its neighbours and taking the lead in building a Saarc constellation of stars, India could also check the inroads of China’s string of pearls and maritime silk route in South Asia.
There are three ways in which India could lead the way to create Saarc’s constellation of stars. First, it could offer to provide data to all Saarc members from its existing satellites. In addition, it could also offer a transponder for Saarc-wide communications particularly in the case of natural disasters. This might necessitate the building of earth stations to receive the signal from satellites, particularly in countries where they do not exist. Here, India could offer to build these by sharing its expertise and labour.
One example of offering the services of an existing constellation to Saarc members would be the seven-spacecraft based Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS—a mini global positioning system (GPS) covering South Asia), which is expected to become operational by 2015. Based on the IRNSS, the Indian Space Research Organisation has developed a GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system to assist civilian aircraft for navigation and non-precision approaches over Indian airspace; GAGAN could also be offered to all aircraft operating within Saarc airspace.
Second, India could build, launch and operate a dedicated Saarc satellite for all members. Such a satellite could either be a multipurpose satellite (such as the first generation Indian satellites), or a dedicated single-purpose satellites (such as the Indian remote sensing satellites). Experts have argued in favour of the latter and propose an Earth observation satellite as the first Saarc satellite. Such a satellite would be useful to better manage land and water resources in the entire region and could become part of trans-border efforts to control floods and drought.
Third, India could lead the creation a South Asian space agency—similar to the European Space Agency (ESA)—to pool resources (technical and monetary); to ameliorate costs; and to create a common space programme. Such an agency would still be dominated by India (just as France does in ESA) but would also benefit from region-wide funding, expertise and demand.
Clearly, India has more to gain than lose from building a constellation of stars. Modi’s call is not a flight of fancy but an opportunity for us to ensure that even the sky is not the limit for Saarc.
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W.P.S. Sidhu is senior fellow for foreign policy at Brookings India. He writes on strategic affairs every fortnight. This column is drawn from Reinvigorating SAARC: India’s Opportunities and Challenges, a briefing book released by Brookings India. | aerospace | 1 |
https://flac.jefrastarrlinn.com/77116/space-bats-mission-one-download-flac.html | 2020-08-15T15:50:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439740929.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20200815154632-20200815184632-00376.warc.gz | 0.88369 | 485 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__163473172 | en | Mission One EP. 1998. Mission One EP. (12 inch Vinyl Single - Shellac 001).
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Mission: Space (stylized as Mission: SPACE) is a centrifugal motion simulator thrill ride at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. It simulates what an astronaut might experience aboard a spacecraft on a mission to Mars, from the higher g-force of liftoff to the speculative hypersleep
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Alien space bats" ("ASBs") is a neologism for plot devices used in alternate history to mean an implausible point of divergence. Alien space bats" originally was used as a sarcastic attack on poorly written alternative histories due to lack of plausibility. These attacks are usually phrased as the need for "alien space bats" or by saying the alternative history has gone into "ASB territory".
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https://global.kawasaki.com/en/stories/articles/vol76/ | 2019-10-15T01:49:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986655735.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20191015005905-20191015033405-00354.warc.gz | 0.901496 | 1,028 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__79456513 | en | Techno Box 16
A “new face” accommodating
the needs of Japanese rescuers
The BK117 is a series of helicopters that Kawasaki began developing in 1977, in an international joint project with Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (present-day Airbus Helicopters Deutschland [AHD]). Thanks to its excellent performance and safety features, this twin-engine, multi-purpose helicopter has been adopted widely by the police, fire fighting, the media, and emergency medical services.
The eighth generation of the series, the BK117 D-2 is the latest version, demonstrating even greater performance and reduced pilot workload compared to its predecessors.
Improvements were achieved through a new, computerized engine and a more sophisticated technology initially created by Kawasaki for use in the gear box, which transmits engine power to the main rotor.
As a result, Kawasaki was able to extend the hovering time at maximum gross weight, which requires the greatest horsepower, from the previous model’s five minutes to 30 minutes. This extension was made possible by Kawasaki’s determination to address the concerns of Japanese rescue squads that five minutes of hovering was not long enough for life-saving efforts involving multiple victims.
With an advanced Helionix avionics suite integrated with the four-axis autopilot, the D-2 reduces pilot workload significantly and offers higher safety performance. The adoption of the Fenestron tail rotor is another added advantage, achieving much quieter operation, making them more environmentally-friendly than other helicopters.
- 01The Helionix cutting-edge avionics suite
The BK117 D-2 is equipped with Airbus’ most advanced integrated modular avionics system, the Helionix. Cockpit displays are integrated into three 6x8" framed screens displaying flight and systems information, which can be made available instantly by pressing the bezel keys.
- 02Four-axis autopilot for safe operation
- The BK117’s four-axis autopilot controls the helicopter’s roll (tilting rotation of the helicopter body), pitch (up/down movement of the nose), yaw (left/right movement of the nose), and collective pitch (rotor thrust). Fifteen automatic flight control modes are available, which significantly reduces pilot workload.
- 03Kawasaki’s innovative proposal:
an improved Main Gear Box (MGB)
For the BK117’s transmission, Kawasaki proposed to Airbus certain changes to the tooth contact and the bearing material inside the main gear box (MGB). With these improvements, “running dry” at high temperatures as a result of loss of lubrication is possible, and with the use of the new engine, hovering performance was enhanced, which will drastically improve the efficacy of rescue activities.
- 04A new Full Authority
Digital Engine Control (FADEC) engine
For better performance and ease of maintenance, Kawasaki employed the computer-controlled Arriel 2E engine with FADEC, manufactured by Safran Helicopter Engines. The maximum gross weight is now 3,650 kg, up 65 kg from the previous model, and is planned to be increased to 3,700 kg (now under review by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau). The weight of the engine was reduced by removing one turbine, and increased ease of maintenance was achieved via the computerized control and monitoring of the engine’s performance.
- 05New Fenestron tail rotor offers
The tail rotor has been changed to the Airbus Fenestron (a “ducted fan”). Despite its small diameter, the Fenestron provides great thrust, is free from aerodynamic interference with the vertical stabilizer, and reduces the impact of the tail rotor on overall performance. Noise reduction is another advantage.
- 06Clamshell door
The most outstanding feature of the BK117 series is the clamshell door in the rear. The door facilitates loading/unloading of patients during medical emergencies, winning high acclaim for the BK117 from the medical sector.
The BK117 series’ cumulative deliveries amount to 1,304 units
The BK117 is one of the world’s best-selling helicopter series, with a total of 1,304 units* delivered between 1982 and June 2016, including 175 units that underwent final assembly in Japan. The series holds a 40% market share of Japanese emergency medical services.* Combined deliveries of Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Airbus Helicopters Deutschland.
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- As Kawasaki Group’s English-language quarterly newsletter, Scope showcases our diverse product groups in action on the land, on the sea, and in the air, and introduces our new, cutting edge products and technologies. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.laboutiqueafricavivre.com/livres-specialises/171102-variability-of-gps-total-electron-content-observed-at-kampala-uganda-9783659632082.html | 2021-07-29T08:49:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153854.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20210729074313-20210729104313-00252.warc.gz | 0.664649 | 212 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__257259878 | en | Notre boutique utilise des cookies pour améliorer l'expérience utilisateur et nous vous recommandons d'accepter leur utilisation pour profiter pleinement de votre navigation.
This book presents an insight into the ionospheric dynamics in Uganda a potential region for the development and deployment of space technology for communication, surveying, geodesy, agriculture and aviation.
The results obtained from this research work will provide the basic minimum condition for prediction and mitigation in terms of time and season, the likely effects to the space technology and ground based gadgets.
Readers will find it useful in this respect.
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http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/07/pilot_of_asiana_flight_that_cr.html | 2016-10-25T17:25:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720238.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00564-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.9751 | 209 | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-44__0__127873650 | en | Asiana Airlines Inc told reporters Monday morning in Seoul the pilot in charge of landing the Boeing 777 that crashed at San Francisco's airport on Saturday was in training.
Reuters also reports it was his first flight to the airport with the jet.
"It was Lee Kang-kook's maiden flight to the airport with the jet... He was in training. Even a veteran gets training (for a new jet)," a spokeswoman for Asiana Airlines said on Monday, according to Reuters.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Deborah Hersman this afternoon said Asiana Airlines Flight 214 tried to abort its landing just before crashing at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday.
"He has a lot of experience and previously flown to San Francisco on different planes including the B747... and he was assisted by another pilot who has more experience with the 777," the spokeswoman said, according to Reuters.
According to the report, Lee has 9,793 hours of flying, but 43 hours with the Boeing 777 jet.
For the whole report, click here. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.amazenseblog.com/cheap-flight-tracker-app/ | 2023-04-01T02:12:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949694.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401001704-20230401031704-00207.warc.gz | 0.905602 | 605 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__70343775 | en | In our life, we have so many experiences. Travel brings the most exciting experiences in our life. Travel around this world, this is many of our dreams. We can travel to our destination in different ways, use to cycle, bike, car, bus, train, flight, etc. Comparatively, flight traveling is more comfortable than in all other ways. And also it takes very few hours to our destination. For international or domestic travel people choosing flights. It’s not a big deal to book a flight ticket. Lots of travel agencies offering cheap rates for flight ticket booking via their websites and mobile apps. But in the case of flight tracking is difficult. Most of the airlines do not give out much flight-related information to their customers. There is an importance to a flight tracker application. Here I’m sharing a cheap flight tracker app named Flightradar24. Let’s know more about this application.
Flightradar24 Flight Tracker
Flightradar24 AB developed this amazing flight tracker application. This is the world’s most popular flight tracker and number 1 Travel app in over 150 countries. In this app, you can see flights around the world move in real-time on a detailed map. And you can point your device at a plane to find out where it’s going and what kind of aircraft it is. You will also get the flight information including the photo of the actual aircraft, route, estimated time of arrival, the actual time of departure, aircraft type, speed, altitude, etc. Actually, it’s a paid application almost 90 rupees to 4500 rupees per item for app purchase. It is one of a cheap flight tracker app with great features. It has a free version also available.
Main Features of Flightradar24 Flight Tracker App
- You can watch aircraft move around the world in real-time
- You will get flight information such as route, estimated time of arrival, the actual time of departure, aircraft type, speed, altitude, high-resolution photos, etc.
- You can see what the pilot of an aircraft sees in 3D
- You will get historical data & watch playback of past flights.
- Search option for individual flights using flight number, airport, or airline
- Tap on an airport icon for arrival & departure boards, flight status, aircraft on the ground, current delay stats, & detailed weather conditions
- You can filter flights by airline, aircraft, altitude, speed, & more
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All these features will available on the free version of the Flightradar24 app. If you want more features, you can upgrade the app. Flightradar24 app provides two upgrade options Silver & Gold and each comes with a free trial. Over 10 million Android users downloaded this application from google play store and over 200 thousand above people rated. The app has an average rating of 4.7 stars. | aerospace | 1 |
http://old.qha.com.ua/en/events-incidents/on-board-blast-firms-as-cause-of-russian-a321-crash/134654/ | 2021-09-19T01:33:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056656.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919005057-20210919035057-00357.warc.gz | 0.945738 | 178 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__233509549 | en | Monday evening Oct.31 the US Stratfor private intelligence and analytical company has released a report on the possible causes of Airbus A321 plane crash over the Sinai, according to RBC.
- Although we cannot completely rule out the possibility of damage to the aircraft, but the majority of aircraft accidents happening due to equipment failure occur during takeoff and landing, when mechanical impact on board is enhanced. The aircraft rarely breaks when flying at an altitude, say experts.
According to the report, in the case of mechanical fault, the airliner pilots were likely to be able to maneuver and to touch the ground without any disastrous consequences.
Reminder: Oct 31, being en route to St. Petersburg from Sharm el-Sheikh, the Russian A321 airliner, the Kogalymavia airline, crashed with 224 people being on board, four of them Ukrainians.
Photo: REUTERS 2015 | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.thegrizzled.com/strangest-aircraft/ | 2023-11-29T18:33:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100135.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129173017-20231129203017-00584.warc.gz | 0.973996 | 296 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__42419135 | en | 50 Strangest Aircraft Ever Made
Building a machine to fly effectively is not easy, depending on the goals that a military or company is trying to achieve. Throughout aviation history, people have conducted experiments and tried out different designs when constructing aircraft. As a result of the trial and error nature of aircraft engineering, many come out looking incredibly weird. We find the manufacturing and history behind these oddities fascinating and want to share this info. We have collected some of the wildest planes, jets, and helicopters. A lot of hard work and thinking outside the box have made these possible, even if some were failures. Each has played a role in modern flying and space travel evolution. Everyone and mother will want to see the strangest aircraft ever made.
McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
This American experimental jet fighter from 1948 would probably be better classed as a guided cruise missile. Dropped from the bomb bay of a Convair B-36 bomber, the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin’s first generation jet engine was supposed to start in mid-air. And it did so in testing… at least most of the time. The purpose behind this so-called “parasite fighter” was to drastically expand the range of fighter aircraft of the era. However, the concept was abandoned within a year in favor of cheaper mid-air refueling techniques. A system that was also much safer and far more efficient, though not nearly as exciting. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.thefloridapost.com/nasa-extends-ingenuity-mars-helicopters-mission-through-to-september/ | 2023-02-04T11:09:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500126.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204110651-20230204140651-00622.warc.gz | 0.935707 | 2,551 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__279243566 | en | NASA has announced plans to extend the hugely successful mission of its Mars Helicopter through to September.
The Ingenuity rotorcraft, which is just 18 inches tall, was originally designed to fly five times on Mars but has just completed its 21st trip across the Red Planet.
It made history in April 2021 when it completed the first powered controlled flight on any planet other than Earth.
The helicopter is currently acting as a scout for the Perseverance rover, which is searching for ancient microbial life on the Red Planet, and will continue testing its own capabilities to support the design of future Mars air vehicles.
Ingenuity’s latest successful flight is the first of at least three needed for the helicopter to cross the northwest portion of a region known as ‘Séítah’ and reach its next staging area.
NASA has announced plans to extend the mission of its Mars Helicopter through to September
The Ingenuity rotorcraft, which is just 18 inches tall, was originally designed to fly five times on Mars but has just completed its 21st trip across the Red Planet
Ingenuity took this image in the northwest portion of a region known as ‘Séítah’ using its high-resolution colour camera during its 20th flight on the Red Planet last month
INGENUITY FLIGHTS SO FAR
Flight one: April 19, 2021 with a vertical takeoff up to 9.8ft, stationary hover and a landing
Flight two: April 22, 2021 with a vertical takeoff up to 16ft, hover, then shift westward for 14ft before returning and landing
Flight three: April 25, 2021 with a vertical takeoff up to 16ft, hover, shift northwards for 328ft at an airspeed of 2 m/s before returning to land
Flight four: April 30, 2021 with a vertical takeoff up to 16ft, hover, shift southwards 873ft at 3.5m/s before returning to land
Flight five: May 7, 2021 with a vertical takeoff up to 33ft, hover, shift southwards 423ft at 3.5 m/s before landing at that new location
Flight six: May 22, 2021 with a vertical takeoff of 33ft, hover, shift southwest 492ft at 9mph, travel 49ft south, travel 164ft before returning to land
Flight seven: June 8, 2021 with a vertical takeoff of 33ft, hover, shift 348ft at 9mph, land at Airfield D
Flight eight: June 21, 2021 with a vertical takeoff, hover, shift southwest 520ft, land at Airfield E 438ft away from Perseverance
Flight nine: July 5, 2021 with a record length of 2,050ft southwest over a prospective research location at 16ft per second.
Flight ten: July 24, 2021 with a record height of 40 feet (12 metres) over Raised Ridges to Airfield G. Flight duration 165.4 seconds.
Flight eleven: August 5, 2021 by flying 1,250ft for 130 seconds in preparation for a series of reconnaissance missions for the Perseverance rover.
Flight twelve: August 16, 2021 by flying 1,476ft for 169 seconds, climbing 32.8ft in the air, over the ‘South Seitah’ region of Mars.
Flight thirteen: September 5, 2021 by flying 690ft for 160.5 seconds, climbing 26ft over one particular ridgeline over the ‘South Seitah’ region of Mars.
Flight fourteen: October 25, 2021 by flying a ‘short hop’ of 6.5ft (2m) to test out higher rpm settings. It flew for 23 seconds at 1mph at an altitude of 16ft (5m).
Flight fifteen: November 6, 2021 by flying back towards its original landing site. It flew for a total of 128 seconds at an estimated 11mph.
Flight sixteen: November 20, 2021 by travelling 381ft (116m) for a total of 108 seconds at an estimated 3mph.
Flight seventeen: December 5, 2021 by flying back toward the Wright Brothers Field at the Octavia E. Butler landing site. It flew 614ft (187m) for a total of 117 seconds at an estimated 6mph.
Flight eighteen: December 15, 2021 by travelling 755ft (230m) for a total of 124.3 seconds at an estimated 5mph.
Flight nineteen: February 7, 2022 by travelling 207ft (63m) for a total of 99.8 seconds at an estimated 2mph.
Flight twenty: February 25, 2022 by travelling 1,283ft (391m) for a total of 130.3 seconds at an estimated 10mph.
Flight twenty one: March 11, 2022 by travelling 1,214ft (370m) for a total of 129.2 seconds at an estimated 8mph.
In the months ahead, it is set to support Perseverance’s exploration of the ancient river delta of Jezero Crater.
‘Less than a year ago we didn’t even know if powered, controlled flight of an aircraft at Mars was possible,’ said NASA’s Thomas Zurbuchen.
‘Now, we are looking forward to Ingenuity’s involvement in Perseverance’s second science campaign.
‘Such a transformation of mindset in such a short period is simply amazing, and one of the most historic in the annals of air and space exploration.’
Ingenuity’s new area of operations is entirely different from the modest, relatively flat terrain it has been flying over since its first flight last April, the US space agency said.
Several miles wide and formed by an ancient river, the fan-shaped delta rises more than 130 feet (40 metres) above the crater floor.
Filled with jagged cliffs, projecting boulders, and sand-filled pockets that could stop a rover in its tracks (or upend a helicopter upon landing), NASA said the delta could hold numerous geologic revelations — including the proof necessary to determine that microscopic life once existed on Mars billions of years ago.
Upon reaching the delta, Ingenuity’s first orders will be to help determine which of two dry river channels Perseverance should take when it is time to climb to the top of the delta.
Along with routing assistance, data provided by the helicopter will help the Perseverance team assess potential science targets.
Ingenuity may even be called upon to image geologic features too far afield (or outside of the rover’s traversable zone), or perhaps scout landing zones and caching sites for the Mars Sample Return program.
‘The Jezero river delta campaign will be the biggest challenge the Ingenuity team faces since first flight at Mars,’ said Teddy Tzanetos, Ingenuity team lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.
‘To enhance our chances of success, we have increased the size of our team and are making upgrades to our flight software geared toward improving operational flexibility and flight safety.’
Several of these upgrades have led to reduced navigation errors during flight, which increases both flight and landing safety.
A recent software change on the rotorcraft freed Ingenuity from its previously programmed maximum altitude of 50 feet (15 metres).
This could lead to incremental increases in both air speed and range, while a second upgrade allows Ingenuity to change airspeed as it flies and another enables it to better understand and adjust to changes in terrain texture during flight.
Future software upgrades may include adding terrain elevation maps into the navigation filter and a landing-hazard-avoidance capability.
But before aerial reconnaissance of the Jezero Crater river delta can begin, Ingenuity has to complete its journey to the area.
Scheduled for no earlier than March 19, Ingenuity’s next flight will be a complex journey, about 1,150 feet (350 meters) in length, that includes a sharp bend in its course to avoid a large hill.
After that, the team will determine whether two or three more flights will be required to complete the crossing of northwest Séítah.
Ingenuity arrived on Mars attached to the belly of Perseverance, which touched down on Mars on February 18 after a nearly seven-month journey through space.
Perseverance made its first test drive on Mars on March 4, and on April 4, NASA confirmed that Ingenuity had been dropped to the surface of Mars from Perseverance’s ‘belly’ in preparation for its historic flight.
NASA also said on April 5 that Ingenuity had survived its first night on the Martian surface — a major milestone because surface temperatures can plunge as low as -130°F (-90°C).
The helicopter made its first flight on April 19, 2021, making history as the first powered controlled flight on any planet other than Earth.
In a nod to this feat, Ingenuity carries a small amount of fabric that covered one of the wings of the Wright brothers’ aircraft, known as the Flyer, during the first powered, controlled flight on Earth in 1903.
For the first flight, Ingenuity took off, climbed to about 10 feet (3 meters) above the ground, hovered in the air briefly, completed a turn and then landed after 39.1 seconds.
This image shows the multiple flights – and two different routes – NASA’s Mars Helicopter could take on its trip to Jezero Crater’s delta
Ingenuity (pictured in an artist’s impression) is currently acting as a scout for the Perseverance rover, which is searching for ancient microbial life on the Red Planet
After another four flights, six more minutes in the air, and travelling a total distance of 1,637 feet (499 metres), NASA transitioned Ingenuity into an operations demonstration phase, testing its ability to provide an aerial dimension to the Perseverance mission.
With the completion of Flight 21, the rotorcraft has now logged over 38 minutes aloft and travelled 2.9 miles (4.64 kilometers).
As Ingenuity pushes farther into uncharted territory, these numbers will inevitably go up, and previous flight records will more than likely fall.
‘This upcoming flight will be my 22nd entry in our logbook,’ said Ingenuity chief pilot Håvard Grip of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
‘I remember thinking when this all started, we’d be lucky to have three entries and immensely fortunate to get five.
‘Now, at the rate we’re going, I’m going to need a second book.’
NASA MARS 2020: PERSEVERANCE ROVER AND INGENUITY HELICOPTER ARE SEARCHING FOR LIFE ON THE RED PLANET
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission was launched to search for signs of ancient life on the Red Planet in a bid to help scientists better understand how life evolved on Earth in the earliest years of the evolution of the solar system.
Named Perseverance, the main car-sized rover is exploring an ancient river delta within the Jezero Crater, which was once filled with a 1,600ft deep lake.
It is believed that the region hosted microbial life some 3.5 to 3.9 billion years ago and the rover will examine soil samples to hunt for evidence of the life.
Nasa’s Mars 2020 rover (artist’s impression) is searching for signs of ancient life on Mars in a bid to help scientists better understand how life evolved on our own planet
The $2.5 billion (£1.95 billion) Mars 2020 spaceship launched on July 30 with the rover and helicopter inside – and landed successfully on February 18, 2021.
Perseverance landed inside the crater and will slowly collect samples that will eventually be returned to Earth for further analysis.
A second mission will fly to the planet and return the samples, perhaps by the later 2020s in partnership with the European Space Agency.
This concept art shows the Mars 2020 rover landing on the red planet via NASA’s ‘sky-crane’ system | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/4206 | 2023-11-29T12:30:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00763.warc.gz | 0.924658 | 837 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__135894544 | en | |Service No & Branch||4206 F(N) (Orig: GD(N))|
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Air Commodore Bharat Lal Verma (4206), Flying (Navigator), was commissioned in the Flying Branch (Navigator) of the Indian Air Force in January, 1952. Among his contemporaries, he has the maximum number (6522) of incident free flying hours to his AVSM 1980 credit. He holds category 'A' and has held the appointment of Air Force Examiner at the Aircrew Examining Board with distinction. On assuming the command of the Air Force Station, Tambaram, in June, 1977, he ensured that the entire resources were geared to meet all the flying task requirements of the Flying Instructors School. Despite intensive flying effort, not a single major accident occurred during his command of the station. All efforts were made to acquaint all personnel about the importance of flight safety and the measures to be taken in an emergency. Flight Safety was also introduced as part of the curriculum of the training at No. 2 Ground Training School where airframe, aeroĂ‚Âengines and armament trades are taught.
The Raja Ram School run by the Unit got Government recognition due to efforts made by Air Commodore Verma. The Air Force Elementary School with teaching facilities upto Fourth Standard also developed into a wellkept and wellĂ‚Âstaffed school. By liaison with the educational authorites and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, he was able to procure not only maximum number of admissions for the Air Force children in the Kendriya Vidyalaya at Tambaram but also in the Kendriya Vidyalayas located at other places in Tamil Nadu. This went a long way in boosting up the morale of all personnel of the station.
Air Force Station Tambaram which was called up by the State Government to render emergency aid during floods in November 1977, provided in a remarkably short time, was so prompt and successful that it earned the appreciation of the Tamil Nadu Government. Similarly, the emergency aid during the cyclone in November, 1978, and May, 1979, was prompt and effective and earned the praise both from the public and the press. All this was possible because of the dedicated efforts and leadership of Air Commodore Verma.
Air Commodore Bharat Lal Verma has thus rendered distinguished service of an exceptional order.
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https://apptopia.com/google-play/app/com.rcflightsim.cvall/intelligence | 2018-11-14T22:08:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742316.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114211915-20181114233331-00042.warc.gz | 0.885407 | 73 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__127915807 | en | Absolute RC Flight Simulator
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Flight simulator for RC planes, helicopters, drones, cars and boats. This flight simulator is great tool for experienced modelers, and even greater for kids or someone who is just starting in this ... | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.kgun9.com/news/state/nasas-newest-astronauts-include-two-women-with-arizona-ties | 2024-04-25T05:39:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297284704.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425032156-20240425062156-00224.warc.gz | 0.958284 | 405 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__187765735 | en | Two accomplished women with Arizona ties have their sights set on the moon.
Mesa native and University of Arizona graduate Chris Birch is one of NASA’s newest astronauts. She is joined by 11 other astronaut candidates, including Jessica Wittner, who is another University of Arizona grad.
At a graduation ceremony at Johnson Space Center in Houston Tuesday, both women officially became astronauts, meaning they can be chosen to go to the International Space Station, and, one day, even the moon and Mars.
ABC15 got a chance to talk to Birch and Wittner after their graduation. Hear from them about their experiences and future endeavors in the video player above.
Read more about each of the astronauts from NASA below:
- Chris (Christina) Birch grew up in the East Valley, and graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson, with degrees in Mathematics and Biochemistry and Molecular biophysics. After earning a doctorate in biological engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she taught bioengineering at the University of California in Riverside, and scientific writing and communication at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. She subsequently left academia to become a track cyclist on the U.S. National Team.
- Jessica Wittner, lieutenant commander, U.S. Navy, is a native of California with a distinguished career serving on active duty as a naval aviator and test pilot. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and a master’s in Aerospace Engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. Wittner was commissioned as a naval officer through an enlisted-to-officer program and has served operationally flying F/A-18 fighter jets with Strike Fighter Squadron 34 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Strike Fighter Squadron 151 in Lemoore, California. A graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, she also worked as a test pilot and project officer with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 31 in China Lake, California. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.wingsmagazine.com/nav-canada-announces-new-green-project-4878/ | 2024-04-14T05:13:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00346.warc.gz | 0.93477 | 949 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__127617552 | en | NAV CANADA announces new green project
NAV CANADA announces new green project
NAV CANADA, the country's air navigation service provider (ANSP), has made further gains and has announced a new project in its efforts to reduce aviation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through safe and more efficient air traffic flows.
January 11, 2011 By Carey Fredericks
Jan, 11, 2011, Ottawa – NAV CANADA, the country's air navigation
service provider (ANSP), has made further gains and has announced a new
project in its efforts to reduce aviation-related greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions through safe and more efficient air traffic flows.
The gains include increased projected fuel and GHG emissions savings of $300 million and 700,000 metric tons compared to projections this time last year. The increased savings are outlined in the latest Company report entitled Collaborative Initiatives for Emissions Reductions (CIFER) Status Update 2011- a follow-up to last year's CIFER Progress Report.
"Overall, we are on track for even greater savings of GHG emissions and fuel costs than initially foreseen in 2009," said John Crichton, NAV CANADA President and CEO. "Estimated fuel costs savings and emissions reductions from 1996 – 2016 are projected to be $4.3 billion and 13.4 million metric tons of GHG emissions. (See Backgrounder).
The Company also announced today that it is leading a new international fuel and GHG savings project in partnership with NATS, its counterpart in the U.K., and Air France. The project is aimed at improving flight efficiency in the busy North Atlantic Oceanic airspace.
The ENGAGE Corridor Project is a collaborative initiative involving the European Community, the U.S. and Canada, aimed at improving the efficiency of the 350,000 flights per year that cross the North Atlantic. It is one of the many projects outlined in the updated CIFER Report.
The ENGAGE Corridor Project will assess trial flights for the feasibility and potential to reduce GHG emissions in North Atlantic Oceanic airspace. Based on actual airline flight data, the flight trial results will be compared to "normal" operations on similar trans-Atlantic flights. The flight trials begin in February and continue through the spring of 2011.
The trial flights will test the viability of two concepts on North Atlantic operations: progressive or continuous altitude change; and corresponding change in aircraft speed (Mach).
"We are very pleased to be partnering with Air France and NATS on this project," said Crichton. "It builds upon the many improvements to oceanic air traffic management that NAVCANADA has implemented including Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology to reduce aircraft separation, thereby increasing airspace capacity.“
This additional capacity will create opportunities for some North Atlantic flights to vary Mach and altitude to potentially realize fuel savings and reductions in GHG emissions, he said.
As a flight transits the ocean, fuel is consumed and the weight of the aircraft decreases, resulting in the most efficient flight level becoming higher (assuming zero wind). Therefore, an efficient flight profile would include a progressive or continuous altitude change and corresponding change in Mach.
Assessments show that oceanic flights can save approximately 250 litres of fuel and 650 kilograms of GHG emissions per flight by varying Mach and altitude.
"More than 350,000 flights per year transit the North Atlantic airspace," said Rudy Kellar, NAV CANADA Vice President, Operations. "If only three per cent are able to vary Mach and altitude in a way that improves flight efficiency, that would result in an annual reduction of approximately 7,200 metric tons of GHG emissions and a savings of 2.7 million litres of fuel"
"The initiatives such as the ones outlined in CIFER and the ENGAGE project are cooperative efforts with our customers and industry partners. These real savings are a testament to the innovative work of the NAV CANADA employees," said Kellar.
The ENGAGE Corridor Project is being undertaken as part of the SESAR Joint Undertaking Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) Program. The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) was created under European Community law in 2007 to ensure the modernization of the European air traffic management system.
AIRE is a program managed by SJU in cooperation with the FAA that aims to accelerate the implementation of environmentally-friendly procedures for all phases of flight, and to validate the benefits of these improvements.
For more information, visit the SJU website: www.sesarju.eu | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.qkon.com/2022/07/19/what-will-1700-satellites-per-year-mean-for-africa/ | 2023-11-29T16:24:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100112.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129141108-20231129171108-00317.warc.gz | 0.938299 | 1,063 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__108083165 | en | According to the latest Euroconsult report, the global satellite industry is now on course to build and launch some 17,000 satellites over the next decade. The next ten years will see a race to deploy the first mega-broadband constellations, plus a new constellation for real-time earth observation. What implications will these developments have for the African market?
1700 satellites per year for 10 years
The Euroconsult satellite market forecast individually assessed around 170 constellation projects of which 110 originated from commercial companies. While OneWeb, Starlink, Gwo Wang, Kuiper and Lightspeed will collectively account for some 58% of the anticipated 17,000 satellites to be launched, these leading firms will only contribute approximately 10% of the total satellite manufacturing and launch revenues of the space industry. According to the report, two key reasons combine to explain this disparity. The first is the economies of scale inherent in satellite manufacturing, and the second is a marked decrease in launch prices.
In terms of revenue, it is interesting to note that governments will still represent the largest share of revenues over the next decade (an estimated $240 billion); this despite the new business models being developed by commercial players entering the space industry. Likewise, incumbent satellite manufacturers will likely continue to dominate the market, with just four of them having captured half of the market over the past decade, to the value of $87 billion.
In their follow-up annual Space Economy Report released in January 2022, Euroconsult estimated that the global space economy in 2021 totalled some $370 billion. This figure includes commercial space revenues and government procurement of $337 billion, in addition to $40 billion from governments for internal costs and R&D.
Opportunities for Africa
Adding 200Tbps of Capacity
According to GMSA, by the end of 2022, 495 million people will be subscribed to mobile services in sub-Saharan Africa – some 46% of the region’s population. As of 2020, Statista reported that 620 million people lived within 25km range of a fibre optic network node. While successful mobile and fibre network deployments are a positive development, it is possible that the audiences served by these two technologies largely overlap, meaning that any further growth will remain subject to proven business case feasibility in the case of less densely populated areas (typically both rural and remote).
It is expected that the New Space satellite constellations will add a total of 200Tbps capacity to the sub-Saharan African market. To put this in context, the Seacom undersea cable was designed for 12Tbps and is currently provisioned at 500Gbps, so satellites have the potential to add the equivalent of 16 additional Seacom cables. Adding to this are the fundamental benefits of satellite services, including the fact that they are immediately available, anywhere and everywhere. This means that Africa could soon experience a capacity burst in the market and all the advantages that will flow from that.
The development of LEO constellations such as Starlink and OneWeb, and MEO constellations such as SES mPower, will introduce a new range of satellite services to Africa and further exorcise the old myths about slow, expensive satellite services beset by latency issues.
For example, Starlink is promoting service rates of 50 – 150Mbps, with a latency of just 15-100msec at monthly charges of $100, which appear to be more targeted towards professional users rather than the general consumer market. OneWeb is clearly more of a B2B offering with latency of just 70msec and data rates of 300Mbps. Completing the current range of offerings, mPower MEO service will provide very high capacity 400Mbps point-to-point links at 150msec latency, making a viable alternative to fibre connectivity.
The powerful potential and inherent capabilities of the LEO, MEO and next-generation GEO satellite services can be expected to be leveraged by specialist service providers to build network solutions aimed at connecting Africa’s remaining market segments.
Smart Network Architectures
New Space services will also be harnessed in service of global industry trends such as Cloud Computing and Internet-of-Things (IoT) development. This has already been demonstrated by the Microsoft Azure Orbital product and the Amazon Web Service Ground Station which are both intended to service, support and enable the large network space constellations.
These developments will be a follow-up to services such as Twoobii, the Smart Satellite Service engineered and operated by Q-KON Africa. Smart Satellite Services support applications such as SD-WAN, video surveillance and IP layer 2-over-satellite architecture are also expected to see significant growth.
These developments will facilitate the seamless integration of new satellite services with existing terrestrial networks and enable the network expansion throughout Africa.
The planned 400% increase in satellite launch activities over the next decade will transform the global telecoms industry by adding 200Tbps capacity to overall network fabrics. While the majority of services and developments are focused on Government applications, Africa certainly stands to benefit from this expansion.
The growth in available capacity, plus the flexibility and rapid deployment benefits of satellite, have the potential to drive an accelerated deployment of communication services to all. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-09-03/schiphol-airport-s-ground-vehicles-to-run-on-waste-based-fuel | 2017-03-25T12:02:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218188924.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212948-00129-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.908852 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__194374334 | en | Schiphol Airport’s Ground Vehicles to Run on Waste-Based FuelLouise Downing
Ground transportation vehicles at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will start being powered by diesel made from waste products.
The 30 percent waste-based diesel is being provided by SkyNRG, a clean jet fuel supplier backed by Air France-KLM Group, SkyNRG said today in an e-mailed statement. It will result in a 25 percent reduction in carbon dioxide, it said. The move follows tests conducted at the airport in 2011 to 2012 when 45 vehicles used 100 percent clean diesel.
The fuel is a co-product of SkyNRG’s renewable jet fuel process. The company already has provided fuel to Finnair Oyj, Alaska Airlines Inc., and Thomson Airways Ltd. | aerospace | 1 |
https://shop.gentexcorp.com/gentex-mig-sukhoi-ha-lp-oxygen-mask/ | 2023-09-25T16:36:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233509023.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925151539-20230925181539-00286.warc.gz | 0.849961 | 165 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__252531513 | en | The Gentex MiG & Sukhoi Oxygen Mask is an advanced variation of the Gentex High Altitude/Low Profile (HA/LP) Oxygen Mask, adapted to interface with Russian Aircraft Platforms for MiG 15, 17, 21, 23 and 29, and Sukhoi 17, 20, 22, 24, 25 and 27 aircrafts. And designed for use with the Russian KKO-5 Type Oxygen System and KP-52M Type Oxygen Regulator.
- Advanced variation of Gentex HA/LP Oxygen Mask.
- Interfaces with Russian Aircraft Platforms MiG and Sukhoi.
- Designed for use with Russian KKO-5 Type Oxygen System and KP-52M Type Oxygen Regulator.
- Available in four sizes. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WL0812/S01197.htm | 2022-05-28T11:38:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652663016373.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220528093113-20220528123113-00365.warc.gz | 0.860908 | 1,026 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__66010472 | en | Cablegate: Extrancheck: Post-Shipment Verification: S.P.Korolev Rocket
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1. Unauthorized disclosure of the information provided below is
prohibited by Section 12C of the Export Administration Act.
2. Reftel requested a Post-shipment verification to determine the
legitimacy and reliability of the end-user, S.P.Korolev Rocket and
Space Corp., Korolev, Russia. The company is listed on BIS license
application D393609 as the ultimate consignee of one A128OXL-CQ172B
electronic integrated circuit and micro assembly and associated
field programmable gate array. These items are controlled for
national security, anti-terrorism, missile technology and nuclear
non proliferation reasons under ECCN 3A001. The licensee is Actel
Corporation, 2061 Stierlin Court, Mountain View, CA.
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verification with S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space Corp., Korolev,
Russia. The export control team met with Viktor Shebanov, Deputy
Head Department and Alexander Veselov, Engineer.
4. The S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space Corp., Korolev, Russia is an
open Joint-Stock company with a President and Board of Directors.
Established more than 50 years ago, S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space
Corporation is also commonly referred to as the Special Design
Bureau number 1 and/or Energia. S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space
Corporation became pioneers in rocket and space technology,
intending to create new types of weaponry to assure parity with the
United States. The design of the R-7 rocket is symbol of pride for
the S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation. Originally developed
as a vehicle for delivering a nuclear warhead to any point on the
globe, it then became a starting point for a long line of launch
vehicle modifications that are still being used for putting into
space manned spacecraft and spacecraft for various applications.
5. The commodity in reftel was originally received by the OAO
Izhevskiy Radiozavod in Izhevsk, Russia, where they were tested and
assembled into components for the Soyuz manned spacecraft and the
Progress unmanned spacecraft. Upon completion they were shipped to
the S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation and placed onboard the
individual flight vehicles. The ECO was therefore unable to inspect
the reftel commodity.
6. Viktor Shebanov, Deputy Head Department for the S.P.Korolev
Rocket and Space Corporation stated that they receive between 20 and
50 integrated circuit (I.C.) boards similar to the commodity in
reftel from the United States each year. They work jointly with
NASA and the European Space program on joint projects and understand
the End User requirements for receiving Dual Use commodities under
license from the Department of Commerce.
7. Recommendations: Post recommends S.P.Korolev Rocket and Space
Corp., Korolev, Russia as a reliable recipient of sensitive U.S. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.inquisitr.com/4874620/officials-reveal-whats-next-for-tess-exoplanet-hunter-satellite/ | 2019-04-23T10:02:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578596571.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20190423094921-20190423120744-00028.warc.gz | 0.947861 | 785 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__94576205 | en | Despite encountering some hitches, NASA launched the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, sending the so-called “exoplanet hunter” to space on Wednesday, April 18. But with TESS now in space and people wondering what’s next, officials behind the project have opened up about what could be expected from the satellite going forward.\nAccording to a report from Space.com that cited a number of TESS team members, including Orbital ATK spacecraft program manager Robert Lockwood, the first few days after launch will see TESS’s solar arrays deploying, before the satellite makes sure that everything is up to speed by performing system checks.\n“First light” is expected to take place on April 26, eight days after TESS’s launch, as its science instrument is activated. NASA’s official TESS page lists this instrument’s features, which include four identical CCD cameras and a Data Handling Unit, or DHU.\nTESS’s actual exoplanet hunting might not yield any immediate results, but its two-year mission will have the satellite monitoring over 200,000 stars and paying close attention to its brightness, specifically the so-called “transits” that take place when a small portion of sunlight gets blocked out by planets orbiting their host. This is the same phenomenon that NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope monitored, en route to its discovery of over 2,600 confirmed exoplanets since its 2009 launch. According to Space.com, TESS is expected to exceed that figure during the course of its mission.\nSpecifically, TESS’s exoplanet-hunting exploits might yield a total of 100 to 200 “approximately Earth-sized worlds,” and thousands more objects that might end up about as large as Jupiter, said TESS scientist Diana Dragomir, in an interview with EarthSky. Her colleague, TESS instrument manager Greg Berthiaume, offered more details on the type of exoplanet their team is looking for in particular — so-called “Earth analogs” that have similar features to our planet in terms of size, gravity, and potential habitability.\n“That means we want to find planets with atmospheres, with gravity similar to Earth’s. We want to find planets that are cool enough so water can be liquid on their surfaces, and not so cold that the water is frozen all the time,” said Berthiaume.\n\n@NASA_TESS is in space… pic.twitter.com/jlB5CIhZEZ\n— NASA_TESS (@NASA_TESS) April 18, 2018\n\nThe satellite’s orbit is also of great interest to observers, as TESS will be taking a “highly elliptical path,” orbiting Earth twice for each time the moon completes an orbit. Space.com wrote that this “very stable” orbit will ensure that the satellite will not have to make too many altitude corrections, as the moon’s gravity is expected to bring it back on course, should it significantly stray from its path. TESS is also likely to be safe from radiation and space debris, thanks to its steady orbit, which should be reached sometime in mid-June.\nWhen it comes to its main purpose as an “exoplanet hunter,” TESS will be working in concert with ground and space telescopes alike, as astronomers hope to confirm any exoplanet candidates the satellite detects. All in all, TESS will likely cover about 85 percent of the sky through the duration of its mission, as NASA expects the satellite to spot its first exoplanets at some point in the current year. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.sae.org/standards/content/ams7031/ | 2021-04-11T09:08:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038061820.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411085610-20210411115610-00297.warc.gz | 0.910781 | 211 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__67317140 | en | Process Requirements for Recovery and Recycling of Metal Powder Feedstock for Use in Additive Manufacturing of Aerospace Parts
This specification is to prescribe process requirements for recovery and recycling of metal powder feedstock originating from an existing additive manufacturing production stream for use in subsequent additive manufacturing of aerospace parts.
This specification covers requirements for the recovery and recycling of metal powder for use as feedstock in additive manufacturing. Such powders may be pre-alloyed or commercially pure. This specification is not limited to a specific additive manufacturing process stream as the originating source of material to be recovered and recycled. It is intended to define those procedures and requirements necessary to achieve required cleanliness and performance of metal powder feedstock to be reintroduced into the same additive manufacturing process from which such powder originated. This specification also establishes a labeling schema for the identification of recycled powder and its pedigree, establishing a framework to aid in identifying end of life limits for feedstock material. This specification is intended to be used in conjunction with AMS powder specifications and AMS process specifications for additive manufacturing. | aerospace | 1 |
https://spotthelesson.com/2021/08/17/28-year-old-ogden-pilot-j-parker-christensen-24-year-old-tyson-peterson-and-24-year-old-wife-kallie-edwards-peterson-die-in-fatal-bountiful-plane-crash-sunday-august-15-2021/ | 2021-10-16T08:19:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323584554.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016074500-20211016104500-00503.warc.gz | 0.944504 | 128 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__290774494 | en | A deadly Bountiful Utah plane crash led to the death of 28-year-old Ogden pilot J. Parker Christensen, 24-year-old Tyson Peterson, and 24-year-old wife Kallie Edwards Peterson. The crash occurred in Davis County on Sunday, August 15, 2021.
Officials say Christensen was the pilot of a Cessna 182 Skylane that crashed in the Session Mountain area. The pilot and passenger Kallie and Tyson all died on the spot.
Davis County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Aviation Administration have said the circumstances under which the plane crashed remain unknown. An investigation is ongoing. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.bookingpoint.net/en/airline-tickets/lombok-mataram-jakarta-29977LK4.html | 2017-02-26T23:50:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501172156.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104612-00326-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.91184 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__39325390 | en | Did you know?
- 2290 seats are available per day to fly out of Lombok/Mataram connecting to Jakarta.
- The largest aircraft operated by Jaro flying between Lombok/Mataram and Jakarta is a 737 with 158 seats.
- 8 flights per week fly out of Lombok/Mataram connecting to Jakarta.
- Jaro has 1 nonstop flights between Lombok/Mataram and Jakarta.
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http://bobsteads.blogspot.com/2011/08/juno-probe-heads-for-jupiter-from-cape.html | 2018-03-23T22:42:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257649095.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20180323220107-20180324000107-00063.warc.gz | 0.922199 | 230 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__263207624 | en | The Atlas 5 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station after a brief delay caused by a helium leak
A $1.1bn (£0.7bn) unmanned Nasa space mission has launched from Florida on a journey to the planet Jupiter.
The Juno spacecraft will cruise beyond Mars to put itself in orbit around the gas giant in 2016. It is the first solar-powered mission to venture this far from the Sun.
The mission launched atop an Atlas 5 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Friday at 12:25 local time (16:25 GMT; 17:25 BST), after a brief delay caused by a helium leak.
There were concerns with the helium charging system on the rocket's Centaur upper stage, but a small leak on the "ground side" of the rocket was found to be the culprit. “Today, with the launch of the Juno spacecraft, Nasa began a journey to yet another new frontier," said the agency's administrator Charles Bolden.
"The future of exploration includes cutting-edge science like this to help us better understand our Solar System and an ever-increasing array of challenging destinations." | aerospace | 1 |
https://booksatcafe.com/collections/references-new/products/a-century-of-triumph-the-history-of-aviation | 2024-04-21T16:19:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817780.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421132819-20240421162819-00054.warc.gz | 0.932367 | 258 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__71974451 | en | A Century of Triumph: The History of Aviation
In December 1903, on the windswept beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville Wright piloted the world's first powered flight and within a few years, aeroplanes of various designs were lifting into the air over Europe and America. Soon, the entire world was caught up in the fevered advance of flight, and aeroplanes, Zeppelins, autogyros and helicopters were making the world a much smaller place. This comprehensively researched and copiously illustrated volume celebrates 100 years of aviation. From the early experiments of gliderman Otto Lilienthal to the moon walk of Neil Armstrong, it has been an enormous leap in technology for both the fliers and their machines. The book includes vintage posters of pre-World War I aviation races and a treasure trove of photographs. The text combines histories of the planes with biographical pieces on some of the great figures of the 20th century: the Barnstormers, Igor Sikorsky, Amelia Earhart, among others. Special photo essays focus on the German Luftwaffe, the strangest planes of World War II, the early age of jets and the fighter jets of the 1960s.
by: Christopher Chant | aerospace | 1 |
https://everyfad.com/movie/icarus-xb-1-1963 | 2021-04-11T21:51:36 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038065492.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411204008-20210411234008-00637.warc.gz | 0.853139 | 91 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__148940733 | en | Ikarie XB 1
1h, 26m 1963
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The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB 1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.
Cast and crew | aerospace | 1 |
https://gfmc.online/media/2011/10-2011/news_20111005_us.html | 2023-09-23T06:41:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923062631-20230923092631-00552.warc.gz | 0.953761 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__21279140 | en | USA — Air Force and Air National Guard aircraft continue to assist local, state and federal firefighters in Texas. The 302nd Air Expeditionary Group is operating out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. Flying C-130 aircraft equipped with MAFFS 2 fire retardant dispersal systems, the airmen are filling gaps caused by the lack of civilian assets. The U.S. Forest Service canceled a contract in late July that provided six airtankers for firefighting, leaving only 13 large civilian aircraft available nationwide.
The aircraft from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group were in Texas earlier this year as well. Wildfires in April and May resulted in a request from Texas to the U.S. Forest Service and from there to the U.S. Northern Command for assistance. In the first week of this rotation, the military aircraft dropped 45,000 gallons of fire retardant. The latest mission for the military firefighters was attacking the SOUTH 104 – Hardeman County fire on Wednesday.
The military has eight aircraft that can carry the modular MAFFS 2, two each from the 146th Airlift Wing from Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in Southern California; the 302nd Airlift Wing out of Colorado Springs, Colo.; the 145th from North Carolina’s Air National Guard; and the 153rd out of Cheyenne, Wyo.
Two Air Force Reserve C-130s are working with two Air National Guard planes. The North Carolina Air Guard aircraft have rotated out and been replaced by the Wyoming Air National Guard aircraft.
The drought in Texas is termed “exceptional,” according to the state Drought Monitor. 86 percent of Texas has that level of drought conditions. The Texas Forest Service is reporting that, due to the shortage of aircraft, two Canadian heavy airtankers have arrived in Austin to aid the firefighting statewide. John Nielsen-Gammon, the Texas State climatologist, is quoted by KTBX television as saying that the drought could last until 2020.
Through Wednesday, Texas has seen 21,546 fires that burned 3,764,123 acres and destroyed 6,919 structures. President Barack Obama declared the wildfires in Texas a major disaster on Sept. 9. Bloomberg is reporting that Texas agricultural experts are estimating losses due to just the fires will exceed $152 million this year. | aerospace | 1 |
https://aircosmosinternational.com/article/air-corporate-italy-orders-43-airbus-helicopters-at-ebace-2023-3856 | 2024-03-03T21:39:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476399.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303210414-20240304000414-00633.warc.gz | 0.920477 | 315 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__191875758 | en | Air Corporate, Italy's leading business aviation operator, placed a firm order with Airbus for 43 helicopters on the final day of the Ebace 2023 European business aviation show. The helicopters include 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) plus three Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH160s in Line configuration.
43 helicopters for Air Corporate including 3 ACH160
Air Corporate, Italy's leading business aviation operator, placed a firm order for 43 helicopters with Airbus on the final day of the European business aviation show, the Ebace 2023 edition. The helicopters include 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) plus three ACH160s from Airbus Corporate Helicopters in Line configuration with the Lounge package to be added to the two ACH160s already ordered. This contract is the largest commercial helicopter order recorded by Airbus in Italy. The helicopters will be delivered over the next few years for a range of passenger transport services.
A long-standing customer
This latest announcement adds to the 28 additional orders placed in recent years by Verona-based Air Corporate as part of its ongoing fleet expansion. In the last two years alone, Air Corporate has taken delivery of 17 Airbus helicopters, including the first of two twin-engine H135s. Airbus helicopters have been flying in Italy for 50 years, and the company is a key player in the Italian helicopter market, with 90 customers and a fleet of over 240 helicopters in service. of over 240 helicopters in service.
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http://ciclops.org/view.php?id=1527 | 2021-10-23T16:55:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585737.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023162040-20211023192040-00674.warc.gz | 0.892047 | 259 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__214916086 | en | Dione is about to swing around the edge of the thin F ring in this color view. More than one thin strand of the F ring's tight spiral can be seen here.
The terrain seen on Dione (1,123 kilometers, 698 miles across) is on the moon's Saturn-facing hemisphere.
Images taken using infrared, green and ultraviolet spectral filters were composited to create this color view. The images were taken with the narrow angle camera on September 20, 2005, from a distance of approximately 2 million kilometers (1.2 million miles) from Dione and at a Sun-Dione-spacecraft, or phase, angle of 48 degrees. The image scale is 12 kilometers (7 miles) per pixel.
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the Cassini-Huygens mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The imaging team consists of scientists from the US, England, France, and Germany. The imaging operations center and team lead (Dr. C. Porco) are based at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colo. | aerospace | 1 |
https://imflancer.com/2021/07/15/how-to-build-a-stealth-drone-for-the-military/ | 2022-06-27T15:46:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103334753.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627134424-20220627164424-00357.warc.gz | 0.957036 | 1,055 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__194692459 | en | A stealth drone that could help the military fight off the rising threat of drones is coming to market soon.
The Air Force Research Laboratory has just announced a stealth bomber that is a combination of a jet fighter and a drone.
This will give the Air Force a stealthy aircraft that can fly in low-light conditions and operate in low altitude conditions.
This would allow the Air Forces to fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from a remote location and operate them from a relatively low altitude.
This means the Air Spies could be operating from a much safer distance from their base and be able to operate their drone in a much higher altitude than would otherwise be possible.
The plane is being developed to operate in the airspace between 50 and 500 feet (15 to 50 meters).
The Air Spying Department is also developing an advanced UAV called the B-2 Bomber.
The B-3 stealth bomber is the second advanced stealth bomber the Air National Guard has developed, following the B1 stealth bomber.
This bomber is also capable of carrying nuclear weapons and could potentially be deployed from bases in Europe and Asia.
Both of these bombers are intended to be the backbone of the Air Guard’s drone operations, which are expected to be increased by 2020.
The military is looking to increase the effectiveness of its drones by having more drones on the battlefield and they want to build the most efficient and effective drone for them.
The new bomber has been developed to be stealthy, capable of operating in low light and low altitude, and capable of a range of missions.
The bomber will be able operate at altitudes of up to 500 feet, which is quite an increase from the existing B-1 stealth aircraft.
The air force also plans to increase its use of drones for the reconnaissance, reconnaissance, and attack missions in the future.
The development of the new stealth bomber will help the Airspies better control their drones.
The stealth bomber could have some pretty unique features.
It will be stealthier than the current bomber and will be capable of low-level stealth flight.
This is a great advantage for the Airforce because it will be a smaller aircraft that is able to be flown at lower altitudes and at lower speeds.
This allows the AirSpies to be more aggressive in their drone operations.
Another unique feature of the stealth bomber would be the ability to operate drones from high altitudes.
This could allow the air force to conduct aerial reconnaissance missions that are more difficult to achieve with drones.
However, these missions would require the Airspace Surveillance Aircraft to be airborne at a low altitude of around 500 feet.
It is possible that this could change in the coming years as the Air force develops its own drone platform that can operate at higher altitudes than drones currently fly.
It could be possible to have this drone operating from higher altitude locations that have no visible enemy to track.
Another interesting aspect of the bomber is that it has a range that is comparable to the B2 stealth bomber and B-5 stealth bomber, the Airborne Surveillance Aircraft (ASA).
The B1 bomber has a maximum range of between 500 and 500,000 feet.
The USAF has already tested the stealth drone using a range between 350,000 and 400,000 ft.
The latest bomber has an estimated range of 400,700 feet.
This gives the AirForce the ability of operating from anywhere in the world in low earth orbit.
It would allow them to conduct surveillance and attack drone missions from the air and the drone could be flown from anywhere.
The Airstrike Surveillance Aircraft has an approximate range of 250,000 to 250,500 feet.
So far, there have been only two drones that have been tested using this range.
The drones have flown at altitions between 450,000 – 500,00 feet.
Both drones were tested in 2013 and 2014.
The second drone, the Airstrikes Air Surveillance Aircraft, has an altitude of 250.000 feet and was tested in 2014.
It has a estimated range between 400,900 feet and 500.000 ft, which would give the A2 air surveillance aircraft the ability at a range similar to the drone used by the Air Surveillance Radar System (ASRS) program.
It currently uses the same range as the B bomber, which gives the A-2 an approximate flight range of 450,500 to 500,500 ft. It was first tested in 2010 and is believed to have a range comparable to that of the B3 stealth fighter.
The final drone to enter service is expected to have an altitude between 350 and 400 feet.
There is no indication of the final drone’s range.
This drone is designed to have several functions that will allow it to perform many different missions.
One of these missions will be reconnaissance.
It should be able use the airspy’s ability to track a drone to gather intelligence.
The other mission could be surveillance of an enemy and attack.
The drone should be capable to provide intelligence to the commander of an air combat squadron.
It can also provide surveillance of the location of enemy forces, | aerospace | 1 |
https://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2002/01/17/csc-wins-ballistic-missile-defense-contract-extension.aspx | 2020-09-25T22:24:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400228998.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20200925213517-20200926003517-00692.warc.gz | 0.90152 | 275 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__68522119 | en | CSC wins Ballistic Missile Defense contract extension
- By Gail Repsher Emery
- Jan 17, 2002
Computer Sciences Corp. of El Segundo, Calif., won a 14-month contract extension with the Missile Defense Agency to continue providing scientific, engineering and technical assistance to the agency's headquarters in Arlington, Va., the company announced Jan. 17.
The extension adds $59 million in value to CSC's previous 14-month, $30 million agreement.
CSC will provide day-to-day systems engineering, acquisition, technology, multimedia and administrative support to the agency in the development, testing and acquisition of the Ballistic Missile Defense System. The company has supported the agency, formerly called the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, since 1988.
Approximately 300 engineers, analysts, acquisition specialists, computer engineers and administrative personnel from CSC's joint missile and air defense business organization will support the contract.
The Missile Defense Agency's mission includes the planning, definition and assessment of the Ballistic Missile Defense System through acquisition planning, system capability analysis, definition and validation, technology planning and evaluation and the development of key block decision points.
CSC's team includes 22 subcontractors, including Scientific Applications International Corp. of San Diego, Coleman Research Corp. of Fairfax, Va., National Institute for Public Policy of Fairfax; and Paradigm Technologies Inc. of Arlington. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.australiandefence.com.au/D0D783A0-F806-11DD-8DFE0050568C22C9 | 2020-10-25T07:48:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107888402.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20201025070924-20201025100924-00058.warc.gz | 0.952604 | 3,311 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__88512400 | en | AIRCDRE Tim Owen, Commander, RAAF Surveillance and Response Group
Air Commodore Tim Owen is Commander of the RAAF's Surveillance and Response Group (SRG), formed in March 2004 by the amalgamation of Surveillance and Control Group and Maritime Patrol Group and headquartered at RAAF Williamtown north of Newcastle. Air Commodore Owens spoke to ADM's Senior Correspondent, Julian Kerr.
PROFILE - Air Commodore Tim Owen
1984 Flight Commander, No 114 Mobile Control and Reporting Unit
1985 Three year exchange with USAF - responsible for Counter Air Tactics and Joint Battle Management courses at Tyndall AFB, completed abbreviated AWACS conversion
1990 Completed RAAF Command and Staff College
1992 Commander No 2 Control and Reporting Unit in Darwin
1995 Chief of Staff - Air Defence 41 Wing HQ
1998 Joint Air Plans, Strategic Command Division
1999 Director of Joint Plans
2000 Commander Surveillance and Control Group at RAAF Williamtown
2005 Commander Surveillance and Response Group
ADM: What does SRG consist of?
Owen: In an organisational sense, there currently are four Wings. There's 92 Wing handling maritime response with its AP-3Cs; 41 Wing which has responsibility for the fixed and mobile radar ground environment and command and control systems such as JORN, EASTROC and NORTHROC; 44 Wing delivers the air traffic control capability (both in a domestic and operational deployment sense for all the ADF); and 42 Wing which was stood up in January this year for Wedgetail. What we're trying to do with the delivery of Wedgetail is to let 2 SQN get up and running, learn to fly the aircraft, learn to deliver its full capabilities and 42WG (as a transitional command organisation) to effectively manage the introduction into service of this new capability for Defence. Post delivery, we will position 2 SQN into one of the other Wings within SRG.
ADM: How are preparations proceeding for the arrival of the first Wedgetail aircraft?
Owen: The recent news of a schedule slip is very disappointing for the ADF. Within Air Force we're very well placed to introduce the capability and we've worked broadly across Defence to develop our capability establishment plan. Importantly, we've had in place for 18 months a transition team to provide governance oversight and transition management to this very complex capability. All the facilities at RAAF Williamtown have been completed including the 2 Squadron headquarters and hangar facilities, and the AEW&C Support Centre which will primarily house the DMO Systems Program Office, contractors and training devices.
ADM: How will the delay in aircraft deliveries impact on capability and staff?
Owen: The delay can be managed by the ADF without materially impacting our air combat capability plans. Some members of the Wedgetail team will need to be kept in Seattle for longer than originally planned, while members of 2 Squadron may need to be redeployed on a temporary basis before commencing training.
ADM: What processes will be involved before the Wedgetails become fully operational?
Owen: We have identified precursor activities. Our crews and maintenance personnel will have undergone training and familiarisation with all the segments. We have developed detailed operational test and evaluation plans that step us through our assessments of functions including our logistics to sustain deployments. The Officer Commanding 42 Wing will provide SRG with an operational readiness assessment that will underpin any declaration of readiness.
ADM: Are you confident you'll have sufficient crews for the full Wedgetail fleet?
Owen: Yes. SRG has been working for some years to generate sufficient personnel to fulfil its Air Force workforce obligations for Wedgetail. The Navy are also providing one Fighter Controller per Mission crew, which will add to the operational experience and understanding of maritime operations for everyone in the Squadron. The Army has also established 14 Ground Liaison Section within 42 Wing to provide special land expertise. Finally, we will be making provision for specialist operators from other agencies such as Coastwatch and the AFP to participate in Wedgetail missions as required. This combined work force will contribute to the successful conduct of the five broad roles of Wedgetail, namely: surveillance, air defence, maritime support, force coordination, and support to civil agencies.
ADM: AEW&C represents a new capability for the RAAF. How are the relevant skills being acquired?
Owen: We may not have had the capability, but the RAAF already has nearly 20,000 hours in AEW&C experience through liaison roles and exchanges. From the early 1990s we've been sending Air Defence Officers, and more recently pilots, to operate with the RAF and USAF in their E3 AWACS as well as the US Navy E2C Hawkeye. This has helped us gain insight into large-scale AEW&C operations as well as their training framework and employment procedures.
We have also embedded more than a dozen operators (Mission crew and pilots) with the Resident Project team in Seattle and within the Boeing Company itself, where they are flying the Wedgetail aircraft on a daily basis, using the systems they will be expected to operate with when the aircraft are delivered to the RAAF. We have also developed the Armchair Warrior simulation capability in Australia to allow aircraft from 2 Squadron at Williamtown to conduct scenario-based exercises over the past four years.
These simulated exercises have supported development of tactical procedures, interface procedures with other agencies as well as an understanding of some of the Wedgetail's capabilities in a broad battle scenario. We have also embedded RAAF technicians into Boeing and the Resident Project team in Seattle, as well as the AEW&C Systems Project Office in Williamtown. We're also sending technicians to view the modification line in Amberley.
2 Squadron and 34 Squadron, who operates Boeing 737 BBJ aircraft, have developed a strong relationship over the past few years. 34 Squadron has been very generous in sharing operational and technical lessons and expertise. The Commanding Officer 2 Squadron has also spent several months with 34 Squadron to learn more about B737 flying. Finally, 2 Squadron has also attached several pilots to Virgin Airlines in Brisbane to fly on their B737 aircraft. This has been invaluable for the pilots to get an intense consolidated exposure to B737 operations, maintenance practices and training.
We'll have an operational mission simulator as well as a flight trainer in place at Williamtown in the next six to 12 months.
ADM: The formation of SRG represented a major consolidation of units and capabilities, with more to come. What have been/are the major operational, administrative and cultural challenges?
Owen: While ISR is the "glue" that binds the FEG (Force Element Group), each of the Wings still retains significant individual capabilities and roles that set them apart from each other. A significant challenge for us is to recognise what we should aim to improve or standardise through shared expertise and experience while identifying what responsibilities are best left to the relevant Wing. We have to be careful not to force change on areas where there is no worthwhile advantage in doing so.
At a more practical level, we face a significant challenge in introducing into service a large number of new capabilities at a time of heavy operational tasking. Some of our big ticket items include Wedgetail AEW&C, multi-mission unmanned aerial system (MUAS), AP-3C replacement/refurbishment, Vigilare and the integration of military/civilian ATS (Genesis). Juggling a finite personnel resource to manage all this work is a constant challenge.
Operationally, we're finding that our increasing capability is a two-edged sword. The rest of the ADF is becoming aware of what we can provide in terms of ISR and we are finding ourselves increasingly in demand. Our recent participation in the East Timor operation is a case in point. While managing the many requests for SRG support provides yet another significant challenge, the recognition of our contribution is very pleasing.
ADM: Are SRG's current and future capabilities creating the need for new analytical skills within the Group? If so, how are these being developed?
Owen: Most of the changes are evolutionary and so are changed over time to meet the requirements of new roles and capabilities. For example, we have already changed the focus of basic Air Defence officer training from fighter control to air battle management to better meet the requirements of network enabled warfare. Similarly, the relatively new ISR role for the AP-3C has caused us to review and adjust crew training requirements. In turn, both these sets of changes will help prepare the FEG for the introduction of the Wedgetail and MUAS capabilities. The requirement for new skills, including analytical skills, is also considered during the capability development process.
ADM: What difference do you expect Project Vigilare to make to the ADF's surveillance and response capabilities once NORTHROC and then EASTROC are commissioned?
Owen: Vigilare is unlikely to be fully delivered until the end of the decade. It will integrate a number of systems that the Ground air battle management environment has been using for some time under an interim system known as Warden. Under this interim capability, many of these systems are stand-alone and at times geographically or functionally limited. Vigilare will enable operators from either EROC, which is our major tactical level data hub, or NROC to engage all available sensors and communications to support their Air Battle Management function, throughout our area of interest.
ADM: Has the RAAF developed a concept of operations for the use of HALE UAVs in the maritime surveillance role?
Owen: There are higher level concept documents that assist with project needs and requirements and there is a broad understanding of how we will cooperate on MUAS, but we're in the early stages of developing a CONOPS for maritime surveillance. The Global Hawk trial in 2001 certainly provided a good basis from which to start and the upcoming Northwest Shelf UAV trial will further define how we will utilise UAVs in the maritime surveillance role.
ADM: Have you started examining how you'll use the capabilities of platforms such as Global Hawk and the AP-3C in future land surveillance? How much have you learned from operations in Iraq?
Owen: 92 Wing has gained considerable experience from recent activities, including the current operations in the Middle East, in which AP-3C support has been provided to land forces. We have been examining not only how current platforms could provide land surveillance, but how possible future manned and unmanned platforms might support land forces. This support could cover a range of capabilities that include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, command and control, and land strike.
ADM: As 2015 approaches it seems near certain that the RAAF's manned maritime patrol fleet will dwindle in size, possibly to as low as 8-10 aircraft. What difference will that make to the spectrum and duration of tasks the AP-3C fleet can undertake on a consistent basis?
Owen: The aim would be for minimal change to the spectrum of tasks. However, I would anticipate that certain aspects of our surveillance operations will be complemented or completed entirely by the MUAS. This would leave the manned platform free to perform other more complex tasks. The size of the manned aircraft fleet may be smaller but improved serviceability should equal better reliability, and improved sensor efficiency should generally equal shorter mission times. The upgrade to AP-3C standard did not involve the airframe and engines and that's a significant issue for us to manage. The AP-3C is basically an Electra with a hard wing, and at low altitude it gets a rough time (airframe fatigue). Having said that, one of the main drivers for the AP-3C development was to save weight and when combined with some of the mission profiles we are now flying (higher altitude overland ISR), we believe we will be able to manage the airframe issues out to the planned withdrawal date for the aircraft, but it will be a challenge.
ADM: Looking at AP-3C replacement/refurbishment post 2015, what sort of sensor and processing capabilities will you need at that time? Is there anything currently or potentially available which meets those needs?
Owen: The sensor package that goes into any future aircraft must be consistent with the approved roles (the current platform has six) of that platform. As our surveillance activity broadens and expands into the overland environment then the sensor requirements that come with this must be factored in. Our radars must have a GMTI capability to detect and track targets overland and provide high-resolution radar imagery to support ISR missions. EO/IR sensors will become core mission systems and the ability to provide realtime full motion video or imagery to the cockpit or the soldier is a key requirement for ISR operations.
The focus of our ESM systems must change direction to not only focus on traditional military platforms but also the more complex theatre of asymmetric warfare.
More importantly, the data gathered by our surveillance platform must be disseminated in a timely fashion to maintain its tactical/operational relevance. To ensure this happens our future platform must be fully network-enabled through datalinks and satellite communications.
On the maritime front the key challenge will be adapting to evolving submarine technology. The ability to detect and track quiet diesel/AIP submarines in the littoral environment is an ever-increasing problem and the maritime community worldwide has made a concerted effort to reduce the gaps in technology. Multi-static sonobuoy technology may not be the panacea, but it must form the backbone of future ASW sensors. All this technology is currently available but it will continue to evolve.
ADM: How vulnerable to enemy action will a Wedgetail aircraft be?
Owen: We always consider the risk profile for any of these airframes. If you're going into a hostile environment the standoff ranges are significant and the aircraft does have significant early warning capability on the ESM side as well. On the strategic side, we keep a very close eye on missile developments around the world, and we will operate the aircraft accordingly.
ADM: You've now been operating JORN for two years. Has it lived up to its promise?
Owen: Very much so. JORN has been a success story operationally from the day it was commissioned. Since then we have refined operating procedures, tasking procedures and end-product distribution methods to enable JORN to become a key feature in national surveillance activities
ADM: Has JORN resulted in any unexpected changes in the way SRG carries out its tasks?
Owen: Not really. The RAAF has operated Jindalee since 1993 and many of the organisational and doctrinal changes that have been the catalyst for the creation of SRG have involved, and at times have been driven by, the capability provided by over-the-horizon radar (OTHR). When JORN was commissioned, the OTHR capability grew significantly, but most of the doctrinal and cultural changes were reasonably mature.
ADM: What steps are being taken to provide JORN with a ballistic missile defence capability?
Owen: While I'm not prepared to discuss operational details, the JORN system enables us to provide a range of surveillance products to a range of end-users. We have an active R&D programme in place with DSTO and we're keen to maintain the system at the leading edge of HF radar technology.
ADM: The Coastwatch CMS04 contract has been awarded to National Air Support. Will this enhanced capability have any impact on your future tasking in support of agencies like Coastwatch?
Owen: The CMS04 contract will see an increase in the number and capability of the aircraft operated by Coastwatch, with additional flying hours allocated. While no formal discussions have taken place yet on how this will affect Air Force support to Coastwatch, there may be potential to reduce Air Force involvement in tasks such as Operation RELEX. As the full capability under CMS04 becomes evident, Defence will no doubt review its support contract with Coastwatch to make the most of the new capabilities and to ensure both organisations maintain our current high level of cooperation. | aerospace | 1 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Florida on Wednesday moved forward with plans to renovate two former shuttle hangars. The board approved spending up to $4 million to overhaul Orbiter Processing Facilities 1 and 2 at Kennedy Space Center, on top of $5 million committed last year from state Department of Transportation funds. The future tenant was not identified, but is believed to be the Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, a reusable unmanned system that resembles a small space shuttle. Previously the Air Force confirmed studying consolidation of X-37B operations at Kennedy or the Cape. (Source: Florida Today, 08/08/13) Gulf Coast note: NASA also has centers in Bay St. Louis, Miss., and New Orleans. | aerospace | 1 |
https://mediaindia.eu/aai-focus/udan-2-0-ready-for-take-off/ | 2019-09-21T10:00:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574377.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921084226-20190921110226-00334.warc.gz | 0.942664 | 1,485 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__100741705 | en | The success of the first phase of RCS has rendered the path towards a smooth transition into UDAN 2.0, with an impetus to stimulate helicopters and small fixed wing aircraft operations.
To boost the mammoth growth of the country’s domestic aviation sector and to take flying to the common Indians, the government launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) with its unique, affordable flying strategy. Committed to providing air connectivity to currently underserved and unserved airports, the MoCA launched UDAN regional connectivity scheme in October 2016. After a first round of successful bidding under RCS-UDAN, the MoCA launched the second round on August 24, 2017.
UDAN is a key component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), which was released by the Ministry on June 15, 2016. The AAI followed a transparent bidding process by inviting interested bidders and airline operators to submit their initial proposals under the provisions of RCS and subsequently inviting counter proposals against such initial proposals. This was followed by the opening and scrutiny of technical bids, and subsequently financial bids, for initial proposals as well as counter proposals.
The routes and networks were awarded to bidders who submitted valid proposals and quoted the lowest Viability Gap Funding (VGF) in the form of subsidy from the government for such routes and networks. After the first initial bidding, five airlines won bids to operate on 128 routes that would connect 33 unserved and 12 underserved airports. Airline Allied Services Limited, SpiceJet Limited, Turbo Megha Airways Private Limited, Air Deccan and Air Odisha Aviation Private Limited were the five winning bidders.
Bidding Wars The Central Government has awarded contracts to 15 airliners to operate flights and chopper services on 325 new routes under the second phase of RCS. UDAN 2.0 saw contracts for the new routes being awarded to improve air connectivity to remote areas such as Kargil, Darbhanga, Pakyong, Cooch Behar, Jorhat and Almora. With an increasing emphasis to cover priority areas, maintain operational flexibility and improving helicopter operations, UDAN 2.0 will connect 56 new airports and helipads to 36 existing aerodromes.
“In the second round, we have given RCS routes to helicopter operators also. In all, we got 141 proposals for 502 routes (for both planes and choppers). Letters of award have been given to 90 proposals for 325 routes. Out of these, 129 routes are in a newly created category of ‘priority areas’ that include Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, North East, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands,” RN Choubey, secretary of Civil Aviation said.
Top bidders who were awarded routes under UDAN 2.0 are SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Turbo Megha Airways and Pawan Hans, among others.
The country’s largest domestic carrier, IndiGo, has got 20 routes. Another large domestic operator, SpiceJet, was awarded 20 new sectors, out of which 15 will cater to unserved markets of Kannur (Kerala), Darbhanga (Bihar), Ozar (Nashik), Pakyong (Sikkim) and Kishangarh (Rajasthan).
Air India’s subsidiary, Alliance Air, has got 18 routes while Jet Airways has got approvals on four proposals. However it did not specify the number of routes.
To broaden the scheme and improve accessibilty of remote, mainly hills areas, this time helicopter operations, with fares capped at INR 2,500 for a 30-minute journey, have also been awarded under UDAN-II. Uttarakhand has got the maximum routes with New Tehri and Almora getting chopper services; followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur.
In all, these flights will cover 78 airports, of which 29 are currently unserved and 31 helipads or heliports in the priority areas. These routes will have to be started within six months in 75 percent of these places as airports or helipads in remaining need some time to be ready for flights.
These proposals will require a viability gap funding of INR 4.87 billion per annum for plane operations and INR 1.3 billion per annum for helicopter flights in priority areas. The government levies a regional cess of INR 5,000 per non-regional flight to create an RCS fund to provide the VGF.
“We will not increase this cess on flights. The remaining amount will come thanks to the finance ministry allowing us to retain a part of dividend paid by the profitable Airports Authority of India to the government. This fiscal we retained INR 2 billion of that dividend and next fiscal we will need INR 5 billion,” Choubey concluded.
The UDAN 2.0 will encompass the visions of the first phase and execute the newer policies. The two focus areas as mentioned above are – remote area connectivity and helicopter services with emphasis on operational flexibility.
The order is to focus on priority areas to expand the Remote Air Connectivity. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, the entire North Eastern Region, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands have been listed under ‘priority areas’. Priority RCS Route’ shall mean a RCS Route in which at least one of the origin and destination airports is a RCS Airport located in Priority Area(s). RCS Airport satisfies definition of Underserved Airport or Unserved Airport under the Scheme. ‘Underserved Airport’ shall mean any airport which has no more than fourteen (14) scheduled commercial flight departures per week as per the latest flight schedule published by the DGCA on its website.
Operations through Category-1A aircraft (with passenger seats less than 9) will be permitted only for priority RCS routes. Enhanced VGF caps will be applicable for operations through Category-1 A and Category-1 fixed-wing aircraft for priority RCS routes. Further, the airfare caps and VGF Caps have been specified for stage lengths less than 151 km and priority RCS routes/Category 1A aircraft.
For helicopter operations, the plying is allowed within the priority areas. VGF caps for helicopter operations have also been enhanced; upto 10 pc of the estimated annual inflows in the Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF) shall be earmarked for operations through helicopters. As per rules, the amount collected as Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF) is to be used to provide financial support to airlines in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for operations under the Scheme.
As per the revised rules, all seats upto 13 passenger seats for helicopters shall be considered as RCS seats and accordingly VGF shall be provided. With the new rules in focus, UDAN 2.0 is off to a grander start than before. However, what remains to be seen is how the infrastructural challenge is tackled amidst the booming growth in passenger and flight activity in a demand driven sector. | aerospace | 1 |
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American E-8C surveillance planes have made multiple flights close to the Chinese coast in the past week. “At the moment the US military is sending three to five reconnaissance aircraft . We know that U-2 spy planes were designed and built by Lockheed Aicraft for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the early s, to conduct clandestine overflights of the Soviet Union, China, Cuba, and other denied areas of the world. At that time, these planes became our most important source of intelligence on the Soviet Union.
It said the Russian fighter approached the U.S. strategic reconnaissance aircraft RC and P-8A Poseidon patrolling plane. "The American reconnaissance planes were not allowed to breach the Russian Federation's state border," the ministry said in a statement. A similar incident took place on Monday over the Black Sea. Russian Su Fighter Jet Intercepts 2 US Reconnaissance Planes Over Black Sea The crew of Russian jet identifies US Air Force aircraft RC and US Navy patrol aircraft P-8A Poseidon.
A USAF SR high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. A reconnaissance aircraft (colloquially, a spy plane) is a military aircraft designed or adapted to perform aerial reconnaissance with roles including collection of imagery intelligence (including using photography), signals intelligence, as well as measurement and signature intelligence. A Russian Su fighter jet intercepted two U.S. military surveillance planes over the Black Sea on Thursday. The Russian Ministry of Defense released video footage of the intercepts, in which the Russian fighter jet flew alongside a U.S. Air Force RC reconnaissance aircraft and a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon base patrol aircraft. 'On J , two air targets were detected approaching the.
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Spyplanes: The Illustrated Guide to Manned Reconnaissance and Surveillance Aircraft from World War I to Today: Polmar, Norman, Bessette, John, Bryan, Hal, Carey, Alan C., Gorn, Michael, Graff, Cory, Nicholas A.
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Spy Planes and Other Reconnaissance Aircraft. Mr. Polmar also has written about aircraft in other books and was author of nine editions of the reference work Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet and four editions of Guide to the Soviet Navy. He writes a column on historic naval aircraft for Naval History magazine and is a columnist for the US Naval Institute : Spy planes and other reconnaissance aircraft.
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Subjects: Reconnaissance aircraft. A comprehensive history with descriptions of the world's most significant Spy planes and other reconnaissance aircraft book employed as "eyes in the sky." For almost as long as there has been sustained heavier-than-air human flight, airplanes have been used to help gather information about our adversaries.4/5(4).
دانلود کتاب Spy Planes and Other Reconnaissance Aircraft به فارسی هواپیماهای جاسوسی و سایر هواپیماهای شناسایی حجم 41 MB فرمت pdf تعداد صفحات 66 سال نشر نویسنده Anthony M. Thornborough:ناشر Arms & Armour. “Thirty spy planes of foreign states conducted air reconnaissance along the borders of the Russian Federation and were tracked by Russian radar systems,” an infographic published in the.
The United States Air Force operated a "manned strategic reconnaissance aircraft" from to according to a press release issued by the Department of Defense today. The type operated under a veil of the strictest secrecy but today its existence was confirmed.
The Department of Defense admitted it had operated "the fastest aircraft in the. While we lost a total of 12 aircraft during its time in service, ZERO (0) aircraft were lost to enemy fire.
The elite aircrew of 2 (pilot and a reconnaissance systems officer) wore special, high pressurized flight suits, similar to that of astronaut’s, to ensure their ability. M Stratosphera. The design of the Chaika was adapted as a reconnaissance aircraft and emerged as the Myasishchev M Stratosphera with a revised airframe, including straight tapered wings with 2° 30' anhedral (0° at 1g), shorter fuselage pod and unreheated Kolesov RD turbojet engine.
Flown for the first time on 26 Maythe M prototype (regn CCCP ) was soon allocated. Get this from a library. Spy planes.
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A reconnaissance aircraft (colloquially, a spy plane) is a military aircraft designed or adapted to perform aerial reconnaissance with roles including collection of imagery intelligence (including using photography), signals intelligence, as well as measurement and signature technology has also enabled some aircraft and UAVs to carry out real-time surveillance in addition.
A Russian Su jet fighter buzzed two U.S. reconnaissance planes on Thursday after they had approached the Russian border over the Black Sea, the Russian defence ministry said. It said the Russian fighter approached the U.S. strategic reconnaissance aircraft RC and P-8A Poseidon patrolling plane.
"The American reconnaissance planes were not allowed to breach the Russian. Three of the four versions of the U.S. Army’s latest spy plane, the Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System, or EMARSS, are. Other US military reconnaissance aircraft reported over the South China Sea in the past two months have included the RC, also based on the Boeing series airframe, and the EP-3E.
the Polaroid Company, advocated for development of a reconnaissance aircraft to be operated by the CIA with Air Force support.
The vehicle, already under development by Lockheed Aircraft Company, was described as essentially a powered glider. It would accommodate a single pilot and require a range of 3, nautical miles. A flurry of U.S.
Air Force spy and special operations aircraft activity has been reported over the Korean peninsula in recent days, coinciding with heightened concern that North Korea may be. The other was an EP-3E reconnaissance aircraft, which the Federation of American Scientists claims is equipped for “electronic warfare” and “state-of-the-art surveillance”.
During the Cold War, the SR Blackbird spy plane could fly higher and faster than any other -- and 55 years after its first flight, it still does. Thornborough, Anthony M. Spy Planes and Other Reconnaissance Aircraft. New York: Arms and Armour Press via Sterling Press, According to Surveillantthis book "shows every major spy plane currently serving with air forces worldwide, with complete specifications on their capabilities." Tomlinson, William B.
"Chinese Industry from the Air.".It is unclear if these were the same aircraft in both incidents. The Air Force operates twenty-four of the based RC reconnaissance aircraft in various configurations, and the planes are used to listen in on signals traffic, geolocate their points of origin and profile electromagnetic signatures.
The RC can also be used to analyze. Aviation went from 'first flight' to 'spy flight' in just a few short years. These are 14 of the most significant reconnaissance planes of the 20th century.
1) RC Rivet Joint. In service sincethe RC is the USAF's standard SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) aircraft. | aerospace | 1 |
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http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/astronomer-suggests-conserving-lunar-crater-for-radio-astronomy_10030624.html | 2017-04-26T18:12:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121528.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00505-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.930029 | 426 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__242718738 | en | Astronomer suggests conserving lunar crater for radio astronomyMarch 24th, 2008 - 2:42 pm ICT by admin
London, March 24 (ANI): An astronomer has suggested that a crater in the center of the far side of the moon should be conserved, as it is an ideal location for setting up a future radio telescope to detect radio waves of all kinds that are impossible to detect on Earth.
According to a report in New Scientist, Claudio Maccone of the International Academy of Astronautics in Paris made this suggestion.
Maccone has referred the crater Daedalus, which has a diameter of 1820 kilometers, as a haven for radio telescopes, free from the electronic chatter of Earth and the many satellites now orbiting it.
The Moon would be free from the man-made RFI (radio frequency interference), which is a constant hindrance on Earth.
Firms claiming to sell moon land have said that they would welcome a lunar conservation area.
“Anything that protects the moon, front side or back, is to our minds a positive thing,” said William Folkes of Moon Estates in the UK.
Maccone is now calling on the United Nations to recognise Daedalus as the “Protected Antipode Circle” (PAC).
In his proposal, Maccone has mentioned the advantages of the creation of PAC as:
It is the only area of the far side that will never be reached by the radiation emitted by future human space bases, it is the most shielded area of the far side, with an expected attenuation of man-made RFI of 100 dB or higher, and, it does not overlap with other areas of interest to human activity. (ANI)
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https://voice.inxelo.aero/index.php/2020/10/29/interview-phillip-stott-icarus-aviation-safety/ | 2021-08-01T23:51:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154277.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20210801221329-20210802011329-00286.warc.gz | 0.966103 | 1,110 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__250218187 | en | Find out about our new partners, Icarus Aviation Safety, an Auckland-based company that specializes in Safety Management System and Aviation Compliance. We have interviewed their general manager Mr Phillip Stott.
Mr Stott gave us an interesting insight into his company, aviation safety promotion and few tips about his country, New Zealand.
You can find out more about our partners on their website: https://www.icarus.co.nz/
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1. Phillip, can you present to us about your company and your background?
ICARUS Aviation Safety Ltd was established in 2017, in recognition that many small to medium size organisations faced challenges in terms of resource and expertise, to effectively manage both aviation and workplace safety obligations. As a Director of the Company, I started my career at Air New Zealand as an engineer, before moving to the UK and working as an aero-engine consultant. For the last 14 years, my focus has been aviation Quality Management Systems which have subsequently morphed into Safety Management Systems and rolled out globally. The ICARUS team all have a strong safety backgrounds from Operations to Engineering and general Workplace Safety.
Mr Phillip Stott, Icarus Aviation Safety, New Zealand
2. Interestingly, you share the name ICARUS as one of our software solutions for SMS. Why you chose ICARUS name?
The myth of Daedalus and Icarus tells the story of a father and a son who used wings to escape from the island of Crete. Icarus has become better-known as the flyer who fell from the sky when the wax that joined his wings was melted by the heat of the sun. Despite being warned by his father not to fly too close to the sun, Icarus was overcome by the incredible and exhilarating feeling of flight. He was so taken by the experience, that he flew higher and higher. He flew so high that he got perilously close to the sun and just as his father had warned him, the wax on his wings melted; the wings fell to pieces and Icarus fell from the sky.
This myth is sometimes taken as a parable on the dangers of pride and overreach; essentially making a point around the consequences of ambition. Today in industry, however, we find a commercial environment in which ambition and over-reach are expected. A lack of willingness to reach beyond established capabilities is a lack of innovation – a sure sign of upcoming organisational decline. To counter the risks innovation brings in the environments we work in, we use risk management methodologies. In our modern context, another interpretation of the Icarus myth is one of a failure of risk management. The risks of the system Daedalus designed and built were in fact known, but what was missing was any attempt to mitigate those risks beyond a verbal instruction to the operator.
3. What are your biggest strengths and how you can help your potential customers?
I have a strong aviation background and have held Management/Post Holder/Senior Person roles for Quality and Safety under several regulatory regimes, including NZCAA, FAA and EASA. These roles have been associated with a diverse range of activities from Airline Flight Operations, Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, through to the running of Air Shows! A common theme is to understand the particular organisation and ensure safety systems are easy to use. An example is to integrate an aviation safety management system with workplace health and safety; one system is more effective and efficient than two systems!
4. What do you see as the biggest challenges in aviation safety, especially in your part of the world?
The biggest challenge in aviation safety is the transition to Safety Management Systems. This is at varying stages of implementation around the world. Done correctly, an organisations safety culture is enhanced through good systems, allowing everyone in the organisation being involved.
5. How COVID-19 will affect aviation safety long-term?
Covid 19 has had a huge negative impact on the aviation industry, with possibly only the dedicated cargo airlines benefiting. For the others left standing, it is essential to maintain a strong safety focus, given increased budgetary constraints. Now more than ever, we need to continue to look for ways to operate safely through innovation and robust systems. This is where the ICARUS safety management system software solution can benefit organisations; this modern and user-friendly platform really is a breath of fresh air.
6. Finally, can you give us some few hidden tips/advice about visiting your beautiful country, New Zealand?
New Zealand is geographically quite isolated. It takes 3 hours flight time to get to another country and over 10 hours flight time to get to another country which does not have English as its main language. The first flight from Australia to New Zealand took place in 1928 in a Fokker Tri-Motor, with a flight time of more than 14 hours needed to cover the 2,670 km journey. The aircraft which made that flight can still be seen today, preserved at Brisbane airport in Australia. Tourists to New Zealand can experience this aviation heritage by, accessing remote snow-skiing areas and visiting luxury lodges by helicopter, or taking a flight in a World War 2 Spitfire. For those that prefer to something closer to the ground, there’s jet boating, great beaches, fishing and extensive bush walks. Of course, renting a motor home is one of the best ways to experience New Zealand!
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http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/aa11-avic-not-ruling-out-more-foreign-acquisitions-353978/ | 2015-08-04T16:13:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042991019.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002311-00298-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951457 | 208 | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__143408744 | en | The international marketing arm of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is not ruling out the possibility of the state-owned conglomerate acquiring more foreign aerospace companies, following the recent acquisitions of several non-Chinese firms.
"We will expand accordingly in line with our needs and ambitions, and we see this as a way to help these companies grow in other markets as well," says Zhang Guangjian, vice-president of AVIC International. AVIC International, which is responsible for marketing Chinese-made civil aircraft overseas, is part of state-owned AVIC.
AVIC's general aviation subsidiary, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA), recently decided to acquire piston aircraft manufacturer Cirrus Industries. It has also bought Epic Air, and is acquiring the piston engine business of Teledyne. In addition, it is the front runner to purchase Emivest Aerospace.
AVIC International is promoting a range of aircraft at Asian Aerospace, including the MA60 turboprop and general aviation aircraft like the LE500. | aerospace | 1 |
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/st-bruno-plane-crash-controller-tried-to-contact-pilot-four-times | 2020-09-23T13:20:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400210996.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200923113029-20200923143029-00537.warc.gz | 0.95602 | 205 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__120079165 | en | Seconds before the fatal collision between two small aircraft above the Montreal suburb of St-Bruno, the air-traffic controller at the St-Hubert Airport tried to contact one of the pilots four times.
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In a recording of the air-traffic controller’s communication with aircraft in the area, the controller is heard addressing the aircraft registered GPNP four times, twice asking the pilot to maintain an altitude of 1,600 feet as he approached the runway.
The controller contacted the pilot to tell him another aircraft, registered FGOI, was taking off a mile ahead.
FGOI crashed into the parking lot of the Promenades St-Bruno shopping mall and its 21-year-old pilot was killed. GPNP fell onto the roof of the mall, where a thick layer of snow lessened the impact. The 23-year-old pilot suffered serious injuries. | aerospace | 1 |
https://rotormedia.com/outerlink-takes-iris-beyond-helicopters/ | 2022-08-18T07:09:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573172.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818063910-20220818093910-00626.warc.gz | 0.94174 | 913 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__135394839 | en | A new Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability is on the horizon for the United States Air Force. The solution is coming from a small business that has already outfitted hundreds of helicopters with increased command and control through a satellite link, push-to-talk communication, real-time aircraft tracking, voice and video recording, and flight data monitoring.
Outerlink Global Solutions recently executed the first air demonstration of IRIS on the B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base. IRIS was paired with an Iridium Certus terminal for the demo to provide constant communication and reporting.
“In a wartime scenario the single point of failure lies in our ability to communicate,” said Lt. Col. Andrew Embry, 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron commander. “If we can’t push these data packages out instantaneously, then we will lose. The IRIS system is the solution that we need in order to equip the warfighter for today’s fight.”
While the bomber crew took to the skies, a combat operations team from the 608th Air Operations Center provided command and control and assessed the voice and data transfer capabilities that were observed from the IRIS-equipped B-52 to include the transmission of images and videos.
The IRIS system has been used in various sectors of the helicopter industry for years, with the majority of systems installed on air medical and oil and gas aircraft. Now, Outerlink has proven it capabilities to the Air Force and is on track to become a successful defense contractor over the next few years.
“Today, we learned that the IRIS System can be immediately employed using current joint tactics for operational and tactical control of long-range strike aircraft,” said Lt. Col. Paul Goossen, 608th AOC Combat Operations Division chief.
The AOC team also acknowledged the method of “how” the Service acquires a new capability plays a significant role in the timeline of fielding the new capability.
Executed through the AFWERX Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract, the flight demonstration was designed to test the feasibility of using Outerlink Global Solutions’ commercial off the shelf system that would tie the B-52 into a global satellite architecture that would allow for unimpeded coverage.
“We found that the AFWERX SBIR’s program works to find rapid prototype solutions through commercially available means,” said Chris Morales, 608th AOC Combat Operations Division deputy chief. “Sometimes the solutions to global problems can be found in your local community from small vendors.”
The SBIR program engages small businesses with federal research and development, cutting down the Air Force acquisition process from years to months, which allows for the technology to be implemented on the platform faster. AFWERX was identified as the fastest way to develop a prototype, demonstrate its capability, and conduct some level of integration faster than the typical programmatic process.
“This day has been two years in the making and it’s exciting for us and the Air Force. We’re proud to be able to make a contribution in support of our warfighters,” said Outerlink Vice President and Managing Director Don Rucker. “We believe every command needs IRIS for communication, tracking, and data. This is just the beginning.”
The B-52 is slated to continue flying well into the 2050s but doing so means the platform must be equipped with the most up to date navigation systems and improved communication capabilities.
Following the success of this test event, Air Force Global Strike Command will continue working through the AFWERX process to attain a SBIR Strategic Finance contract to support IRIS and allow for permanent bomber integration and seamless coordination across geographic Air Operation Centers using the system. IRIS is set to replace the Global Iridium Bomber Set (GLIBS) that has been in service since 2017.
IRIS is one of many programs on the horizon responsible for the B-52 paradigm shift from a legacy sustainment platform to a lethally modernized multi-domain aircraft.
“Working with the Air Force opens doors for us to further develop the IRIS product,” said Rucker. “We are excited to continue developing our products and services for both the military and our commercial customers. In a way, it feels like we’re just getting started and the sky is the limit.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.c4isrnet.com/c2-comms/2019/08/30/sandia-labs-picks-up-good-vibrations-in-rocket-launches/ | 2020-01-22T23:00:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250607596.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20200122221541-20200123010541-00477.warc.gz | 0.929433 | 507 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__135290750 | en | Correction: the story has been updated to clarify the nature of the rockets and sensors used in these tests.
The history of rocketry is a history of iterative mistakes.
Explosive propulsion carries with it all the hazard contained in the phrase, and error can come from any point of design, assembly, and launch, all cascading in a bright flash or a dull thud. Engineers left to piece over the remains to decipher what went wrong.
Sandia Labs, the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based nuclear and defense research apparatus, announced Aug. 30, it had completed a series of successful test of a mathematical method for determining vibrations between sensors to see how sensitive, experimental payloads handle the vibrations of flight.
It is, in other words, a way to move fast without breaking things.
The tests took place on so called HOT SHOT sounding rockets, with HOT SHOT being a rough backronym from “High Operational Tempo Sounding Rocket Program.” The sounding rockets are fired from Sandia Labs’ Kauai Test Facility in Hawaii and contained “scientific experiments and prototypes of missile technology.” The purpose was to see if components like onboard computers or structural brackets can “function in the intense turbulence, heat and vibration a missile experiences in flight.”
By outfitting the sounding rockets with what the Lab describes as pea-sized instruments to measure vibration, Sandia estimates it can potentially trim a year off the testing timeline for the experimental components inside the refurbished rockets that serve as a testing platform.
To test the applicability of readings from vibration sensors, researchers at Sandia launched a rocket with vibration sensors, and then tested to see if, using data from only a few vibration sensors, they could infer the data from the remaining vibration sensors.
Further tests are needed to see if the vibration sensors will routinely be as successful collecting information as initially promised. Sandia launched two rockets at Kauai August 28, and for those tests will have ground microphone data to cross-reference as another source of vibration data. In two subsequent tests on August 28, Sandia used ground microphones as another source of data to cross-reference with the vibration data to confirm their findings.
If all goes well, the Lab will be able to continue iterating design for “prototype nuclear deterrence technologies,” at a higher tempo than it was previously. When it comes to iterating the technology of deterrence, Sandia is, forever, undeterred. | aerospace | 1 |
https://spacenews.com/41562space-programs-of-north-korea-iran-covert-twins/ | 2024-04-16T11:02:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00304.warc.gz | 0.960783 | 1,782 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__132470441 | en | At their early stages, the space programs of the major powers were little more than adjuncts to their ballistic missile programs. Initially they were prestige programs, aimed to advertise nations’ ballistic missile prowess to their Cold War opponents as well as their home audiences.
As the main benefit, they helped to advance the art of multistage, global-range rocketry. Somewhat marginally they also advanced science — the case of the discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts by the embryonic U.S. space program of the late 1950s is a case in point.
Only when the art of satellite orbiting was mastered with confidence (as measured by the growing reliability and decreasing failure rate) did space programs mature into what they are today: mainstays of global communication and commerce, indispensable military assets for national reconnaissance and vehicles of planetary exploration.
Later newcomers to the space launch scene followed the same evolutionary pattern, with prestige programs morphing into military, commercial and scientific space. Both China’s and India’s space programs are prime examples of similar evolutionary chains.
The only two space programs that seem to be stuck in their embryonic “prestige” stage are those of North Korea and Iran — perhaps more so in the first than the latter.
Both aimed mainly to display their regime prowess while acquiring proficiency in multistage rocket technology. However, there are several noticeable differences in their respective evolutions and tempos.
Iran’s space ambitions were first revealed to the world when Iranian President Mohammad Khatami was photographed inspecting a model space launch vehicle at a 1998 Tehran exposition. This was obviously a modified Shahab 3, itself newly revealed at the time, but it was not clear from the image how many stages it consisted of. The program then vanished from view for several years. Iran’s establishment of a national space agency drew scant attention.
The program surfaced again in 2007 with the much-ballyhooed launch of a “space probe” called Kavoshgar, which looked exactly like a Shahab 3 with a different color scheme. Although it flew erratically, shedding pieces of itself during its boost and ending up with a huge explosion in the distant horizon, the Kavoshgar flight was hailed as a great success by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. It turned out the Iranians launched concurrently a small sounding rocket by the same name, which indeed reached space and was successfully parachuted down.
Thus the world learned that Iran’s space program had branched into two parallel and complementary efforts. One effort was aimed to achieve heavy Earth orbiting capability with a multistage launch vehicle while the second and parallel effort aimed to develop the technologies for sustaining Iranian astronauts in space.
Both efforts are vigorously pursued with a varying degree of success. Following a failed space launch in August 2008, Iran’s Safir launch vehicle successfully orbited three small satellites in 2009, 2011 and 2012. This was followed by a string of at least three failures, which stopped the launching schedule for a protracted period, presumably for failure analysis and corrections.
In parallel, Iran displayed a mockup of its next-generation launch vehicle, the giant two-stage Simorgh, which is yet to see its first launch. While the launch tower of the 80-metric-ton Simorgh is being completed in Iran’s current space port of Semnan, an even larger launch site is being constructed in Sharoud, about 185 kilometers to the east. The scale of the Sharoud facility is almost mind-boggling with a concrete apron nearly 2 meters thick, 200 meters long and 135 meters wide, probably to serve for an enormous third-generation Iranian launch vehicle yet to be unveiled.
Concurrently, Iran is progressing steadily toward perfecting a life-support system for humans in space. This is being achieved by ever more complex suborbital space launches using rockets and ballistic missile stages with recoverable capsules. From launching and recovering simple life forms such as worms, Iran graduated into a successful launch and recovery of a live monkey in December 2013.
Compared with Iran’s ambitious yet sensible approach to its space program, that of North Korea is nothing if not bizarre. North Korea made its first attempt to orbit a satellite in 1998 via the three-stage Paektusan launch vehicle cobbled from Nodong and Scud motors. The fist two stages of that rocket worked properly, but a failure in the third stage aborted the mission. Engineering-wise, it would have made sense for the North Koreans to keep on perfecting the Paektusan and work out its faults, launch by launch, until it achieved acceptable reliability. Surprisingly, what they did was anything but. Instead, and after more than a decade-long hiatus, they unveiled a 90-ton, three-stage giant of their own dubbed Unha (Galaxy), which bore no relation to its more sensible predecessor. To no one’s surprise, the new monster failed in its first two launches. A third launch in December 2012 at last managed to put a small satellite in a wobbly, short-lived Earth orbit. In the choreographed jubilation over this momentous event, the North Koreans revealed their intention to construct an even larger launch vehicle dubbed Unha-9 at some unspecified date.
On the face of it, nothing could be more different than the Iranian and North Korean space programs. In contrast to Iran’s step-by-step progress along the learning curve, the North Korean program is quirky, the contrary to good engineering practice. Where the Iranians exhibit patience and a long-term view, the North Korean regime seems to be in a hurry for immediate gratification in its quest for prestige. Yet closer examination reveals some common features and hints of cooperation between the two programs.
Both countries employ similar rocket motors for missile and launch vehicle programs, based on the original Scud motor, its larger Nodong derivative and the steering rockets of the North Korean BM25, an enlarged version of the venerable Soviet submarine-launched SSN6. The space launchers of North Korea and Iran use various permutations of the same rocket motors. Moreover, the Iranian giant Simorgh and its North Korean equivalent Unha share a base diameter of 2.4 meters and employ similar quartets of Nodong rockets for first-stage propulsion with smaller steering rockets for control. While there is no direct evidence of shared development, the indirect evidence is quite compelling.
So if the two countries are sharing their launch vehicle building block development, why don’t they share the same program and risk management approach? Perhaps the key to this riddle is the synergy between the space and ballistic missile programs in each country.
In April 2012, North Korea first unveiled what seems to be a mobile ICBM, carried on a huge eight-axle vehicle. Its base diameter is controversial, but seems to be close if not identical to that of the Unha launch vehicle. If so, this could explain the North Koreans’ impatience: They urgently needed the giant space launcher to qualify the propulsion system of their prospective ICBM. In this they were successful: Out of the first three launched, the first stage worked properly at least twice, probably providing the North Koreans with the data they needed to qualify the ICBM first-stage propulsion system.
Iran is obviously in no such hurry. In contrast to North Korea — a declared nuclear power that explicitly threatens the U.S. with ICBMs — Iran finds it more politically expedient to deny both nuclear and ICBM ambitions. Thus Iran can take the long view and build its second-generation launch vehicle in relative leisure.
This does not necessarily mean that Iran is forgoing ICBM capability. With the obvious synergy between the two countries, the Iranian and North Korean missile and space programs can complement each other. It was politically inexpedient for North Korea to test its Japan-range Nodong from its own shores, so Iran did the testing of the practically identical Shahab 3 in its own test range.
Currently, it is politically inexpedient for Iran to show an overt ICBM ambition — yet if push came to shove, it could acquire the North Korean road mobile ICBM, which can be survivably based in its own rugged mountain areas.
Iran’s and North Korea’s space programs are first and foremost regime glorification programs but serve at the same time to advance their ballistic missile ambitions. Moreover, they exhibit shared legacy and perhaps shared ambitions. It would be wise to avoid the trap of “peaceful space programs” in both cases.
Uzi Rubin was the first director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization and is currently an international consultant on missile defense. | aerospace | 1 |
http://mdcap.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=article.display&articleID=272 | 2013-05-21T16:13:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700168711/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102928-00071-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951886 | 684 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__124429294 | en | 5/16/2007–Catonsville, MD–The Fort McHenry Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol Maryland Wing has been active in aerospace education and cadet programs, with several recent activities and promotions.
Lt. Col. Harry Meyers, USAFR, spoke to members of the squadron about his career in the Air Force, the extensive training he received, and his love of flying. “Hootch” Meyers served as an Electronic Warfare Office in many recent hot spots, including Desert Storm, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom. He flew over Bosnia, Serbia and Kosovo in a variety of aircraft. Although his favorite plane is the F-15E Strike Eagle, Meyers has also flown the EF-111A Raven, EA-6B Prowler and others. Ft. McHenry members examined several different flight helmets and flight manuals he had used. Meyers is currently serving at the Pentagon.
Shortly after that, and in keeping with CAP’s mission to promote interest in aerospace and aviation, squadron members cadet chief master sgt. Laura Boehk, cadet master sgt. Adam Darchicourt, cadet airman Ariel Widmer, senior member John Ralph and Capt. Gayle Hirst toured the Potomac Consolidated Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) in Vint Hill, Va. TRACON is the air traffic control facility for the Baltimore, Washington, DC, Richmond, Shenandoah and Chesapeake areas. It tracks arriving and departing aircraft up to about fifty miles. It is the third busiest facility in the United States.
In addition to these events, the squadron hosted a promotions ceremony during a recent meeting. The following cadets were promoted:
CAP, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with more than 60,000 members nationwide. CAP volunteers perform 95 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counterdrug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies.
Members take a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to the almost 25,000 young people currently participating in the CAP Cadet Program. CAP's cadet programs provide young men and women with a safe and motivating environment in which to grow and explore opportunities in the military and aviation industries. Cadets progress through a 16-step program of leadership and aerospace education. CAP has been performing missions for America for more than 63 years.
There are approximately 1,300 members of CAP in Maryland. Last fiscal year wing members flew 34 search and rescue missions and were credited with 23 finds.
For information about the Maryland Wing of CAP, visit http://mdcap.org/ or listen to weekly episodes of "Civil Air Patrol Today" broadcast every Sunday morning on the following radio stations:
In addition, programs may be listened to at the Maryland Wing web site at http://mdcap.org/radio/ and can also be subscribed to as a podcast.
The Fort McHenry Composite Squadron meets on Tuesday evenings at the Bloomsbury Community Center in Catonsville, Md. Prospective members are always welcome. Visit the squadron website at http://fortmchenry.mdwg.cap.gov/ for more information. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.ameripodcast.com/news-feed/category/moon | 2021-01-19T14:55:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703519395.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20210119135001-20210119165001-00666.warc.gz | 0.887147 | 89 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__55937472 | en | The moon is sprinkled with patches of frozen water, NASA scientists discovered. Mining it may be crucial for travel to Mars and beyond
Credit: John Kelly
Why I Should Care: That's great news for the agency's plans to send astronauts back to the moon, set up a permanent base there, and eventually use it as a stopping point on the way to Mars
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http://kalamjauhari.blogspot.com/2011/09/life-on-mars.html | 2018-07-21T06:04:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592387.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721051500-20180721071500-00107.warc.gz | 0.938817 | 888 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__232157219 | en | Two astrobiologists charge NASA killed Martian life with its space missions
Scientist Gilbert Levin insists his biology experiment proved life is in the Martian soil. Dirk Schulze-Makuch, an astrobiologist at Washington State University and his German colleague, Joop Houtkooper of Justus Liebig University charge NASA killed it.
Their explosive allegation—raised at the American Astronomical Society meeting in Seattle, Washington—raises one more doubt about the US space agency.
Scooped up and killed
When the Viking mission tested for life it detected hydrogen peroxide from oxidation. The two scientists claim the oxidation process didn't come from the soil, but in the killing of Martian life scooped up and chemically destroyed by the robot space explorer.
The two have stirred up controversy—nothing new to NASA—with their report alleging the death of Martian life.
"It is interesting to note that the Viking experiments were conducted under too warm and wet conditions from the perspective of the hydrogen peroxide hypothesis for Martian life," they concluded in their in-depth report. "If the hypothesis is true, it would mean we killed the Martian microbes during our first extraterrestrial contact."
Expert Sir Gilbert V. Levin flatly states Mars has life
No doubt Gilbert Levin would agree with them. Levin continues to insist his biology experiment proved life was in the Martian soil sample.
"We obtained positive data corresponding with all the pre-mission criteria, which proved the existence of microbial life in the soil of Mars," Levin told National Geographic. ["I Found Life on Mars in 1976, Scientist Says"]
In essence, the two scientists argue, NASA unwittingly killed exactly what they were seeking: life.
NASA didn't do it on purpose, Schulze-Makuch and Houtkooper rush to explain. The agency was just ignorant...like an 8-year old boy that finds his dad's gun and accidentally kills his little sister.
Increasing doubts...increasing fire
In recent years NASA's come under fire and increasing investigation for its alleged cover-ups and public suspicions of gross incompetency.
The beleaguered space agency's fallen far since its glory days of Apollo. Initially led towards the heavens by its visionary genius, ex-Nazi rocket man Werner von Braun, NASA's gone from a rising star to a falling one. It's become politically correct and no longer has a focused mission or a manned space program.
Sir Charles Shults [website]
Evidence of Martian life scattered across planet
Sir Charles Shults has cataloged stacks of images revealing the evidence of Martian life. The scientist has gathered proof—proof that NASA studiously ignores. ["A Fossil Hunter's Guide to Mars"]
During the Mars rover missions, scores of armchair astronauts screamed in disbelief as NASA systematically steered their little juggernauts towards fossil evidence and then blithely pressed the little rovers ahead, mindlessly crushing the precious fossils under their grinding treads.
According to a growing number of scientists and researchers NASA is hiding evidence of ancient technology scattered across planets and moons in the solar system, manipulating photos of artifacts on the Moon, Mars, Phobos and Titan ["NASA Whistleblower: Alien Moon Cities Exist"], ignoring evidence of fossils on Mars, dismissing proof of life on the Red Planet first discovered more than 30 years ago and massaging the data gleaned from satellites and computer modeling of climate change.
Caught in the act of changing the color of the Martian sky and surface with red filters, NASA looks worse and worse as its credibility crumbles.
Some question why NASA would hide, ignore and censor evidence. After all, it could only serve to ignite the public's interest in space exploration and missions back to the Moon and beyond to mysterious Mars.
Others say they have the answer: the United States of America has had a 'secret space program' since the 1960s. The US—they claim—has had bases on the Moon, and maybe Mars too, for almost 40 years. ["Claim: Secret American Base Discovered on Moon"]
NASA faces hard choices and hard days ahead as the world's other space agencies—in Europe, Russia, China, Japan and India—gear up with their own lunar missions and Mars probes.
What their cameras find there may spell the end of NASA.
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https://www.hookedongolfblog.com/2013/10/17/coming-soon-aerial-video-and-photos-of-golf-courses-and-nude-beaches | 2024-04-14T01:59:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816863.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414002233-20240414032233-00183.warc.gz | 0.922316 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__107519270 | en | My birthday was last week and the lovely lady got me perhaps the coolest birthday gift ever, a DJI Phantom remote control quadcopter. WTF is a DJI Phantom quadcopter you ask? See the image below.
DJI Phantom Quadcopter
The unit is a very small four propeller remote control helicopter with GPS function. The copter comes with a GoPro camera mount so you can shoot video or still images from high above, like the shot of my house below.
HOG World Headquarters from above
Here is my first aerial photo of a golf course, River Oaks hole #12.
Aerial Shot – River Oaks Golf Course Hole #12
I learned some things today doing the golf shot above:
- Don’t fly the copter in high wind unless you like chasing it 500 yards and having to hop a fence to get it after it crash lands in a tree, and then have to pick burrs out of your clothes for the next hour.
- GoPro still images SUCK balls and the video isn’t much better. The fisheye effect is lame. This photo is massively enhanced, even the fisheye compensated for in photoshop, and still isn’t close to good enough. I’m too used to shooting with my big Nikon. All whining aside, the photo still is cool.
More quadcopter photos soon. First though, I need to learn how to fly the damn thing. I especially need to work on the emergency landing procedure!
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https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=1289 | 2021-04-15T11:19:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038084765.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20210415095505-20210415125505-00364.warc.gz | 0.955304 | 445 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__246382996 | en | Profimodeller | #32186: Venturi Pipes
Reviewed by Kevin Futter
Czech firm Profimodeller has released a set of turned brass venturi pipes in 1/32 scale. There are 4 in the set, 2 at 6mm long and 2 at 8mm long. The Aircraft Spruce website offers the following explanation of the use of venturi pipes or tubes on aircraft:
A venturi is a relatively low cost means of producing the vacuum to operate gyroscopic instruments (turn/bank, directional gyro and artificial horizon). It is mounted on the fuselage, parallel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. As the aircraft moves through the air, suction is created in the venturi throat. Since the venturi throat is connected by a tube to the gyro instrument case, air is sucked out of the instrument, causing air to enter an inlet port and strike the gyro rotor, which then spins rapidly and activates the instrument.
Venturi tubes were typically fitted to aircraft of the 1920s and '30s, but are difficult to replicate in model form with any finesse, even in 1/32 scale. These turned brass parts from Profimodeller address that difficulty beautifully, possessing all the finesse that injection-moulded parts tend to lack.
The hollow tube walls are remarkably thin and the entire effect is quite convincing. The set doesn't supply or suppose any form of mounting apparatus, so this will have to be scratch-built or adapted from kit parts. This should not be a great chore however.
There is no doubt that these parts represent a worthy upgrade for any kit that features an injection-moulded venturi tube. And while it's possible that a resin cast item might possess similar finesse, the thin walls would be much more delicate than these robust brass items. Venturi tubes are a reasonably noticeable feature on aircraft that carry them, so it's nice to know that quality replacement parts are available. Recommended!
Thanks to Profimodeller for the review sample.
© Kevin Futter 2014
This review was published on Monday, April 14 2014; Last modified on Tuesday, April 15 2014 | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/space-images/misc/peggy-whitson.html | 2018-05-26T21:11:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794867904.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20180526210057-20180526230057-00402.warc.gz | 0.770747 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2018-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__9681837 | en | The Bruce Murray Space Image Library
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https://aero-academy.grc.nasa.gov/y2013/profiles/andrew-dianetti/ | 2017-03-29T09:06:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218190236.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212950-00019-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.950649 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2017-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__146084605 | en | State University of New York at Buffalo
B.S. Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, June 2013
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Anticipated June 2015
NASA Academy Research Project
Behavior Characterization of Emerging Aero-Propulsion Materials
Mentors: Susan Draper and Tim Gabb
Hometown: Lancaster, NY
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” -Leonardo da Vinci
I am extremely passionate about space exploration and aeronautics. I believe it is our nature as human beings to push our boundaries, capabilities, and understandings further – and it is the quest for this that I find inspirational. Whether in the form of a breathtaking accomplishment such as launching humans to space or landing a rover on Mars, or one that seems routine, such as crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a matter of hours – I see our achievements in aerospace as a testament to human skill and dedication. It is only within the last 110 years that we have learned to defy – or more appropriately, balance – the gravity that normally keeps our feet on the ground, and I believe our future lies in the skies and beyond – and that it is our responsibility to make it as such.
Education and Experience
I have just completed my bachelor’s degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University at Buffalo. I will be entering the MS/PhD program at UB in the fall.
I worked as a product engineering intern at Moog Inc Space and Defense Group in 2011 and 2012. I also serve as the Program Manager of the UB Nanosat Team, where we are building a cubesat to observe and characterize glinting space objects. I am also active in SEDS, or Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, serving as the chair of the SpaceVision 2012 conference and previously as the UB chapter president.
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy amateur high-powered rocketry, and usually attend and fly at several launches each year. I also enjoy astronomy – most clear nights you’ll find me looking through a telescope. I am a big fan of hockey and football, and am proud to support Buffalo sports teams – even if it seems hopeless. | aerospace | 1 |
http://ae.illinois.edu/news?page=26 | 2019-09-21T01:09:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574159.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921001810-20190921023810-00521.warc.gz | 0.907709 | 754 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__145258530 | en | Thu, 12/10/2009 - 18:00 Research work by AE Assistant Prof. Soon-Jo Chung and his students has been selected as the Best Paper presented during the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 2009 Infotech@Aerospace (I@A) Conference.
Mon, 11/23/2009 - 18:00 The University of Illinois student chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was recognized as the Regional Chapter of the Year, and four Aerospace Engineering undergraduates achieved individual honors during the recent SHPE National Conference.
Mon, 11/09/2009 - 18:00 Professor John Lambros makes the third AE faculty member this year to have achieved the status of Fellow within the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Tue, 10/06/2009 - 19:00 Aerospace Engineering can boast connections to two finalists in the Google ’s Project 10^100 competition that seeks ideas to help the world.
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 19:00 AE senior design teams did well in the 2009 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics design competition, taking second and third places.
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 19:00 AE undergraduate Joseph Gonzalez has been selected as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ National Student Role Model of the Year
Mon, 10/05/2009 - 19:00 The university, college, and Department of Aerospace Engineering welcomed Colonel Lee J. Archambault, BS 82, MS 84 AE, a distinguished United States Air Force pilot and NASA astronaut, back to campus during the Foundation weekend Oct. 2-4.
Sun, 10/04/2009 - 19:00 Jie Hua Lin of Bolingbrook, Illinois, has won an Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association General John A. Wickham Scholarship.
Sat, 09/26/2009 - 19:00 Equipped with a vision to develop aircraft that mimic the autonomy and agility of bats, Soon-Jo Chung begins this fall semester as a new assistant professor in Aerospace Engineering.
Wed, 09/09/2009 - 19:00 AE graduate student Jacob A. Englander has been chosen for a National Aeronautics and Space Administration fellowship for his work on developing an autonomous design tool for interplanetary spacecraft missions.
Mon, 08/31/2009 - 19:00 A group of AE researchers has earned the Best Paper Award from a major continuum mechanics conference held in February in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
Thu, 08/06/2009 - 19:00 AE has recognized several of the Department’s undergraduate and graduate students with awards for their scholastic achievement and other contributions.
Wed, 08/05/2009 - 19:00 AE students Joseph Gonzalez and Michael J. Ciffone are the winners of the College of Engineering’s 2009 Andrea J. Culumber and Stanley H. Pierce awards, respectively.
Sun, 07/19/2009 - 19:00 AE Associate Prof. Ioannis Chasiotis is among 100 young researchers named as recipients of 2008 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers
Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:00 AE Prof. Philippe Geubelle presents Barb Kirts, Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, with the inaugural AE Staff of the Year Award.
Mon, 07/13/2009 - 19:00 A lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force, AE alum Michael S. Hopkins has been selected as a member of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s 2009 astronaut candidate class. | aerospace | 1 |
https://globalnews.ca/news/3942840/pilots-start-30000-km-journey-for-hope-air-from-kelowna/ | 2019-03-23T19:51:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912202924.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20190323181713-20190323203713-00232.warc.gz | 0.932326 | 361 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__203827649 | en | Pilots start 30,000-km journey for Hope Air from Kelowna
A 30,000-kilometre journey starting at Kelowna’s airport was launched on Tuesday.
The crew, which is piloting two homebuilt aircraft, is hoping to raise more than $500,000 for Hope Air. The charity provides free medical flights for Canadians who need financial assistance.
“It’s an iconic Canadian charity that provides free flights for Canadians who live remotely but need to get to urban health care and they can’t afford to, so it’s really a lifesaver,” expedition leader Dave McElroy said.
— Jules Knox (@Jules_Knox) January 2, 2018
The team had been planning the trip around the Americas for more than a year. For McElroy’s wife, the takeoff was bittersweet.
“Inside, I’m sort of nervous and you know, a bit of sobbing and already missing him,” Debbie Rona, McElroy’s wife, said. “And on the other hand, I’m thinking, what a great adventure these guys are going to go on.”
“It’s just fabulous to see this right in our backyard,” Sam Samaddar, Kelowna International Airport’s director, said.
Three pilots are flying two planes to about 50 airports in 20 countries over the next two months.
Last year, Hope Air provided 11,500 flights across the country. More than 1,400 of these were from Kelowna.Follow @Jules_Knox
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http://www.thehawkeye.com/story/BC-US--Nuclear-Missteps-1st-Ld-Writethru-10-22-015257 | 2015-08-03T05:41:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042989507.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002309-00287-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.947104 | 215 | CC-MAIN-2015-32 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__52764763 | en | WASHINGTON - Twice this year alone, Air Force officers entrusted with the launch keys to nuclear-tipped missiles have been caught leaving open a blast door intended to help prevent a terrorist or other intruder from entering their underground command post, Air Force officials have told the Associated Press.
The blast doors are never to be left open if one of the crew members inside is asleep - as was the case in both these instances - out of concern for the damage an intruder could cause, including the compromising of secret launch codes.
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An Air Force missile crew commander standing at the door of his launch capsule 100-feet under ground where he and his partner are responsible for 10 nuclear-armed ICBM's, in north-central Colorado.
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http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?reload=true&arnumber=879419 | 2015-02-01T11:10:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-06/segments/1422115862441.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20150124161102-00190-ip-10-180-212-252.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942721 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2015-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-06__0__149794143 | en | Skip to Main Content
The emergence of a world-wide duopoly in the design and production of large commercial aircraft at the end of the 1990s and cutbacks in aerospace and defense has put significant pressure on the number of avionics manufacturers. A similar duopoly exists very nearly for US military aircraft. In 1999, mergers created two large avionic suppliers in the USA. European avionics suppliers have also been consolidating. At worst, these larger entities will have a negative effect upon US aerospace employment, and further discourage the best and brightest engineers. Commuter and general aviation, where competition still reigns (more than ten manufacturers exist in 2000), may lead the avionics charge into the future. | aerospace | 1 |
https://www.ai.se/en/events/space-hub-lund-2019-utilizing-space-technology-earth | 2020-07-15T23:47:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657176116.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20200715230447-20200716020447-00044.warc.gz | 0.91561 | 185 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__52455187 | en | Space Hub Lund 2019 - utilizing space technology on earth
How can space science and technology add value to a sustainable society? In what way could we utilize it to innovate and develop new business on earth?
- Listen to what has been done, insights and experiences from the Swedish National Space Agency, European Space Agency, ESA Bic Sweden and AI Innovation of Sweden.
- Join workshops within 4 main areas, Material, Space Data & AI, Space Technology, and Circular Systems and find partners around interesting projects.
- Lunch 12 to 13
- Interesting business examples
- How we move from idea to project
The program of the day will be followed by a public seminar at 4.00 pm, where we invite students and citizens to listen to our speakers and be given a summary of what we have accomplished during the day.
Please register no later than 13th November!
Arranged by Future by Lund. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e7d9c1e9-fa3a-4a1a-a8b1-f575804ec2c8 | 2013-05-18T17:18:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382584/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00031-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.957254 | 559 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__107472201 | en | Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Received Relevant Regulatory Approval January 5th
UK-based AirTanker took its first Ministry of Defence passengers to Cyprus since gaining the relevant approvals to become an airline on January 5th. As part of its set-up to provide operational capability to the MOD, AirTanker will operate at least one of its 14 specially converted A330 aircraft, named Voyager by the RAF, on the civilian register.
"Having already started operations on the military register, we are delighted to have grown our civilian operations as planned," said James Scott, Director of Flight Operations and Captain for the first flight. "I’m pleased to say the aircraft performed brilliantly and our passengers arrived on time and in comfort.”
The flights are flown on the civilian register by an AirTanker crew and operate in a similar way to a charter aircraft, but the MOD has guaranteed access and therefore greater flexibility in their usage. As the final part of the process to become an airline. AirTanker completed a successful proving flight with the Civilian Aviation Authority to Reykjavik in Iceland to secure its Air Operator’s Certificate on December 13th.
“This achievement is rare - it has been many years since a long haul, wide bodied aircraft operator has launched operations in the UK under a CAA Air Operators Certificate, having started from scratch rather than evolving from another operation,” James said. “Gaining the relevant approvals and operating such a reliable aircraft allows us to offer the RAF a guaranteed service. This means they are able to plan with greater certainty, but vitally for military operations, with more flexibility.”
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https://www.key.aero/article/new-eagles-will-not-impact-f-35 | 2022-06-29T07:28:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103624904.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629054527-20220629084527-00091.warc.gz | 0.947336 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__95419196 | en | INDUSTRY REPORT // F-15EX
Discussing the plan to buy new F-15EX Eagles from Boeing, US Air Force chief of staff Gen Dave Goldfein made it clear when talking to Combat Aircraft this summer that the F-35 remains untouchable.
THE US AIR Force is moving forward with plans to purchase new F-15EX Eagles from Boeing. In March 2019, the Fiscal Year 2020 defense budget included $1.05 billion for eight aircraft, which included frontloaded production line set-up costs for the US aircraft. The DoD allocated $7.86 billion over the five-year future spending plan to acquire as many as 80 F-15EXs, which will be used to directly replace the oldest F-15Cs. | aerospace | 1 |
https://windows2universe.org/missions/cassini.html&edu=high&dev= | 2024-02-23T18:10:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474440.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223153350-20240223183350-00185.warc.gz | 0.934936 | 647 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__66984175 | en | Several countries are a part of the Cassini mission.
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The Cassini probe began its journey to Saturn on
October 15, 1997. It flew by Earth
in August, 1999, before heading towards the distant planet. Cassini passed
Jupiter in 2000 and then burned towards its rendezvous with Saturn in 2004.
Cassini passed close to Saturn's moon Phoebe on June 11, 2004. The spacecraft
fired its main engine for 96 minutes on July 1, 2004 to slow itself down
and go into orbit around Saturn. Cassini's mission at Saturn
is scheduled to last four years.
This $3 billion project is a joint venture between the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and other
nations across the globe. The mission was named after Giovanni
Cassini, who discovered the Cassini
Division in Saturn's rings and several of Saturn's moons.
Cassini carries over 12 instruments that will study Saturn, its rings,
its magnetosphere, some of the icy satellites,
The main spacecraft also carries a small lander called Huygens. The Huygens
Probe will parachute down
through Titan's atmosphere and land on the strange moon.
Cassini uses plutonium as a fuel source instead of solar energy.
Since it is orbiting a planet that is so far out from the Sun,
it would need solar panels the size of tennis courts to capture enough energy to keep it functioning.
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https://www.hurricanefactory.com/tatralandia/en/story | 2019-04-18T23:19:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578526904.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20190418221425-20190419003425-00177.warc.gz | 0.920653 | 531 | CC-MAIN-2019-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__171869648 | en | PRAGUE, TATRALANDIA, BERLIN, AND MADRID
The original Hurricane Factory wind tunnel is in Prague. It was built by the Czech company Strojírna Litvínov as their first “aerodynamic tunnel”. The project is a success – the wind tunnel’s popularity and flight hours increase every year.
In 2013 after the completion of the Prague wind tunnel, another Hurricane Factory opened in Liptov, Slovakia. The tunnel is part of a large holiday resort with water park, surrounded by the Low and High Tatras and other majestic mountains. Hence the wind tunnel’s name: Tatralandia.
In 2017, Hurricane Factory opened two more wind tunnels. In Berlin and Madrid. These wind tunnels have more modern technology and design, and are even bigger. The circular glass flight chamber in the Prague and Slovak wind tunnels has a 4.3m diameter. The flight chamber of the two new wind tunnels has a 5.2m diameter (17ft).
WE ORGANISE INDOOR SKYDIVING EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS
Hurricane Factory is more than a wind tunnel operator. In 2013, we organised the Knights of Prague 4way Dynamic international competition. It contributed to standards for indoor skydiving competitions around the world, and also encouraged dynamic flying as a new discipline in this sport.
Another big event organised by Hurricane Factory was the 1st FAI World Indoor Skydiving Championships in 2015. It was the first official wind tunnel world championships organised by the FAI World Air Sports Federation. We are proud that Hurricane Factory representatives and instructors participated in all five disciplines – Formation Skydiving, Vertical Formation Skydiving, Freestyle, Dynamic 4way, and 2way.
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Strojírna Litvínov is an expert company for conventional and CNC metal machining. It’s been working with Hurricane Factory since the company began. Since the first wind tunnel in Prague, Strojírna Litvínov’s work has spread throughout Europe. Its wind tunnels are operated in Belgium, France, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and Slovakia. Others are under construction in Germany, Poland, and Italy.
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Ellington Airport System Director Mario Diaz engaged a consultant to determine the feasibility of such an operation, and the resultant study showed the plan to have merit. The next obstacle is funding; an estimated $48 to $122 million would be required to develop the airport into one of the country's first spaceports. James Muncy, a consultant to the commercial space industry said "There's a lot of interest in attracting new economic development wherever you are and this is a new, happening, coo, high-profile kind of activity."
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https://www.nineoclock.ro/2016/06/02/four-dead-in-medevac-helicopter-crash-in-moldova/ | 2023-02-04T08:19:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500095.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204075436-20230204105436-00155.warc.gz | 0.935434 | 444 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__270624348 | en | Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) has reported that four people died in a crash of a medevac helicopter operated by the Mobile Emergency Service for Resuscitation and Extrication Service (SMURD) at Haragas, district of Cantemir, Moldova.
“Moldovan authorities have informed us about the disappearance of the helicopter. There were no patients aboard and the aircraft allegedly disappeared in the Haragas area. The helicopter is ours. MAI is in touch with intervention forces,” MAI officials said.
The crashed helicopter reportedly belongs to SMURD Iasi, head of the Iasi Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU) Dan Paul Iamandi told Agerpres.
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Romanian military prosecutors to set off for Moldova for on-scene investigation
A team of Romanian military prosecutors and forensic experts will go to the Republic of Moldova to work with the local judicial authorities to clear up the circumstances of the crash of the Mobile Emergency Resuscitation and Extrication Service (SMURD) helicopter, the General Prosecutor’s Office informs on Thursday.
“A joint team made of military prosecutors and forensic experts will go to the Republic of Moldova to work with the judicial authorities of this country,” reads a release sent by the General Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday.
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The investigations are conducted on manslaughter, failure to take legal labour security and health measures and failure to observe the legal labour security and health measures. | aerospace | 1 |
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NASA Connect segment exploring a web activity involving the design of a scale model. The video involves students in this activity to build, test, and record data according to the...
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https://jaredstabach.com/2020/10/29/talking-climate-change-with-earth-scientists/ | 2023-05-31T01:02:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646181.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530230622-20230531020622-00511.warc.gz | 0.930213 | 194 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__96387385 | en | Psyched to have been part of this virtual lecture series with fellow Smithsonian Movement of Life scientists Matt Ogburn and Autumn-Lynn Harrison and the team from NASA, including Jeffrey Masek, Bridget Seegers, and Lesley Ott. Super cool event with great and accomplished people. Plus, the discussion was moderated by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, an accomplished marine biologist in her own right with over 200 days in space. Thank you Jessica. Thanks also to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum for organizing and profiling this event, with many involved behind the scenes and over many months to make this happen. A good and lively discussion, I think. If you weren’t able to tune in live, the taped broadcast is available on YouTube. Go Team!
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https://www.paraglidingswiss.ch/en/shop/gift-vouchers/article/gift-voucher-business-class-thermal-flight.html | 2024-03-03T01:41:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476180.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303011622-20240303041622-00478.warc.gz | 0.895011 | 187 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__81011699 | en | Gift Voucher - Thermal Flight - Business Class
We usually take the mountain railway to the starting point together and look forward to a longer and enjoyable flight. Immediately after the take-off, we circle as high as possible over the launch site and enjoy the diverse view of Central Switzerland. We look for the next thermal and fly to another mountain and if possible back again. On this long flight, you will learn how we paraglider pilots use the thermals for long and far distance flights. The supreme discipline in paragliding - just beautiful!
And right after landing you will receive all the pictures and videos from your flying experience directly on your phone - ready to share with your friends!
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Flying time: 30 to 90 minutes
Including: on-board filming & pictures and the flight
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https://www.kshvid.com/iran-launches-satellite-carrying-rocket-into-space/ | 2022-01-21T14:20:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303385.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121131830-20220121161830-00392.warc.gz | 0.962211 | 251 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__212776326 | en | Tehran[Iran]: Iran on Thursday launched a satellite-carrying rocket into space with three devices onboard, though it’s unclear if any of the objects entered orbit around the Earth, Deutsche Welle reported.
The launch comes when the negotiations in Vienna between Tehran and world powers over a landmark 2015 deal aimed at restricting Iran’s nuclear program are taking place. “The satellite-carrying Simorgh rocket successfully launched three devices into space,” Defense Ministry spokesperson Ahmad Hosseini told state television, DW reported.
In addition to that he also said, “For the first time, three devices were launched simultaneously to a distance of 470 kilometres (292 miles) at a speed of 7,350 meters per second”
Previously, Tehran had launched rockets but met with failed attempts. The US has always been a critic of the rocket launches by Tehran.
In 2015, Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran and lifted sanctions on Iran in return for control of its nuclear program. However, all the sanctions waived under JCPOA were re-imposed by the Trump administration.
Now, the US is eyeing to reach an agreement with Iran and the rocket launch is only adding up to tensions amid Vienna talks. | aerospace | 1 |
http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2014-02-25/sikorsky-emphasizes-technology-meets-tradition-heli-expo-2014 | 2017-09-24T05:54:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689874.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170924044206-20170924064206-00130.warc.gz | 0.953726 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__247501383 | en | Sikorsky Aircraft highlighted its past achievements, and their influence on the company’s current direction, in introducing its theme of “Technology Meets Tradition” at Heli-Expo 2014 on Tuesday.
“Seventy-five years ago, we celebrated the liftoff of the first Sikorsky prototype helicopter, the VS-300,” said Sergei Sikorsky, son of aviation pioneer and company founder Igor Sikorsky. “I’m going to give you three short sentences, my father’s first three-week impressions of the VS-300. It was a very honest evaluation: ‘The vibration was fierce. The control was marginal. Stability was non-existent.’”
Sikorsky obviously resolved those issues, however, and just 25 years later the CH-53 heavy-lift helicopter took to the skies for the first time. “The technology is interesting if you compare [the two helicopters],” Sikorsky added. “The VS-300 barely lifted one pilot; 25 years later the CH-53 would lift 30 to 50 troops as a matter of routine.” Furthermore, the CH-53 offered a full 3,910 horsepower more than the VS-300’s diminutive 90 horsepower, and today’s CH-53E variant lifts as much as 53,000 pounds compared to its progenitor’s 1,000- pound gross weight.
Carey Bond, president of commercial systems and services at Sikorsky, then directed attendees to the helicopters displayed at the company’s booth, from the Korean War-era S-52, the first helicopter type ordered by the U.S. Marines, to the advanced S-76D corporate helicopter, both sharing space with a mockup of the company’s S-97 Raider concept high-speed scout and attack aircraft.
“That aircraft is getting ready down in our flight assembly facility in West Palm Beach. We will fly it before the end of the year,” Bond added. “Not only do we think we [the S-97] will double the speed of a useful helicopter, you can see the huge jump in technology that [the company’s] investment has brought.” | aerospace | 1 |
https://english.pravda.ru/news/science/149625-unmanned_checkmate/ | 2024-02-27T13:42:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227121318-20240227151318-00502.warc.gz | 0.938563 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__100082514 | en | Rostec Corporation (Russian Technologies) presented the unmanned version of the fifth generation Checkmate light tactical aircraft.
The video posted on YouTube channels of Rostec and United Aircraft Corporation shows the features of the new aircraft. Outwardly, the aircraft differs from the prototype of the manned version of the Checkmate fighter as it lacks the cockpit.
Experts assume that the unmanned version of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft will give Russia an opportunity to conquer new markets in the Middle East.
It is believed that the unmanned Checkmate aircraft will be able to carry out missions both autonomously and jointly with a manned aircraft. The unmanned version of the fighter will significantly expand its manoeuvring and flight performance due to the absence of the pilot on board.
The unmanned fighter aircraft can be used under most dangerous conditions to break through air defenses, which will significantly expand the capabilities of the air force of the operating country.
A Russian fighter with call sign Rassvet (Sunrise) destroyed an Abrams tank in the area of Avdiivka, the 15th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade said | aerospace | 1 |
https://atlanticairadventures.com/courses/aviation-camp-making-budding-pilots-dreams-fly/ | 2020-08-14T16:42:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439739347.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20200814160701-20200814190701-00201.warc.gz | 0.926976 | 458 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__122215543 | en | Making Dreams Fly at Atlantic Air Adventures Aviation Camp
Summer Aviation Summer School 2020
Dates: Monday 20th July – Thurs 23rd July
Tuesday 4th August -Friday 8th August
Time: 10 am – 1.00 pm
Due to the current situation we cant offer the B737 sim landing as part of the camp at the moment. We have some other interesting activities planned so everyone will be happy. We can use the smaller flight sims as normal, which they all love anyway. Ages 8-18 can attend, we will divide internally to suit the group and to have about 8 per squadron!
Call us with any questions and for booking on 061 363687 or email [email protected].
Aviation is a fascinating subject and children are especially curious about the wonders of flight. Encourage their dreams and give them wings with an Aviation Camp experience at Atlantic Air Adventures!
Our fun and educational Aviation Camps also count toward Scouting Ireland Air Activity Adventure Skills Badges and link with the SESE Curriculum..
About Aviation Camp
At Aviation Camp we begin the week with some ground school, learning about the principle theories of flight, Young students learn about topics such as how Aircraft Fly, Aircraft Controls and the Flight Instruments, Flight Planning, and Weather. Then its off to the flight simulators for the daily flight exercise. The budding pilots will follow real world lesson plans and even get to complete a cross country flight following their own flight plan!
As part of the experience, children have a chance to get up close and learn more about the Museum aircraft, Plus everyone can have photos taken in full flight gear and demonstrate how an aircraft life vest works for real.
The ultimate highlight of the week long camp is always our full scale B737 NG Flight Simulator. Pilots will test their skill and judgment behind the controls for a 15 mile approach and landing into their chosen airport and weather conditions. It’s the dream summer camp for the young aviator!
Progress to Aviation Academy
For the older teenagers, there’s Aviation Academy, if you have a teenager thinking about aviation as a career this is an essential experience. Find out more on our Aviation Academy page or give us a call anytime. | aerospace | 1 |
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