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SpaceX thwarts Falcon 9 launch attempt with Eutelsat satellite – Spaceflight Now
SpaceX thwarts Falcon 9 launch attempt with Eutelsat satellite – Spaceflight Now
Live streaming of the countdown and launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Space Force Station Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Eutelsat 10B broadband communications satellite for aviation and maritime connectivity. Follow us at Twitter.
SpaceX’s oldest active Falcon 9 rocket booster, in service since 2018, is scheduled to make its final flight Tuesday evening to deliver the Eutelsat broadband communications satellite into orbit on a mission to provide Internet services to aircraft and ships via North Atlantic, Europe, Middle East and Africa. The mission will complete a series of four major satellite launches for Eutelsat since early September.
The Eutelsat 10B satellite is scheduled to lift off atop a Falcon 9 rocket at 9:57 p.m. EST Tuesday (02:57 GMT Wednesday) from Pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Eutelsat 10B is aimed at a location in geostationary orbit to broadcast communications signals over a coverage area from the North Atlantic to Asia, using more than 100 spot beams to connect airline and cruise ship passengers, marine crews and other users on the move.
Monday night’s launch attempt was aborted several hours before liftoff to “allow for additional preflight checks,” SpaceX said.
SpaceX will not rebuild the first stage of the 229-foot-tall (70-meter) Falcon 9 rocket. The launch company has an agreement with Eutelsat to devote all of Falcon 9’s liftoff capability to sending the Eutelsat 10B satellite into the highest possible orbit, without redundancy and first stage fuel for landing maneuvers.
There’s only a 20 percent chance of favorable launch weather Tuesday night, according to the official forecast from the U.S. Space Force’s 45th Weather Squadron.
A few miles north of Pad 40, SpaceX is preparing a different Falcon 9 rocket for launch Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center on a resupply mission to the International Space Station. The weather forecast for that launch, set for 15:54 EST (2054 GMT) Tuesday, is also in doubt with a 30 percent chance of acceptable liftoff conditions.
Eutelsat 10B will deploy from the Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage about 35 minutes after launch. The rocket will aim to launch the spacecraft into a “super synchronous” transfer orbit with the apogee, or farthest point from Earth, well above Eutelsat 10B’s final operating altitude of 22,000 miles (almost 36,000 kilometers). The target apogee for the Eutelsat 10B mission when the spacecraft is deployed will be over 37,000 miles, or about 60,000 kilometers, according to Pascal Homsi, Eutelsat’s chief technical officer.
Instead of saving some of its fuel for landing on a drone, the Falcon 9’s first-stage booster will burn its nine main engines a few seconds longer than usual, giving the rocket’s upper stage an extra burst of speed. This will allow the Falcon 9’s second engine to place the Eutelsat 10B satellite into a higher orbit than would otherwise be possible.
SpaceX still plans to retrieve the two halves of the Falcon 9 rocket’s payload fairing for refurbishment and reuse.
A spokesman for Thales Alenia Space, the maker of Eutelsat 10B, said placing the satellite in a super-synchronous transfer orbit would shorten the time it takes to reach its final operational geostationary orbit by about 10 days. Based on Thales’ Spacebus Neo satellite platform, Eutelsat 10B will use plasma thrusters for the orbit corrections required for a circular orbit at a geostationary altitude of 22,000 miles above the equator, where it will circle the Earth in sync with the planet’s rotation.
The total launch mass of Eutelsat 10B is about 5.5 metric tons, or roughly 12,000 pounds, a Thales spokesperson told Spaceflight Now on Monday.
The single-use Falcon 9 mission will be the third time this month that SpaceX has jettisoned a Falcon booster, following the intentional ejection of a Falcon Heavy rocket main stage on Nov. 1 and a Falcon 9 booster on a Nov. 12 mission. The Nov. 12 mission lifted two communications satellites for Intelsat, which said it paid a premium for the extra performance from the Falcon 9, which resulted in the booster being ejected into the Atlantic Ocean.
“The reason Eutelsat chose an expendable booster for this mission is because of the mass of the satellite, which requires the full fuel capacity and additional performance of the Falcon 9 rocket and proper insertion into orbit,” Homsi told Spaceflight Now in response to written questions.
Homsy declined to say how much, if any, Eutelsat paid SpaceX for the extra Falcon 9 performance on the Eutelsat 10B mission.
Once in geostationary orbit next year, Eutelsat 10B will aim for an operational position on the equator at 10 degrees east longitude. The satellite will add capacity for internet connectivity services for aircraft and ships across the heavily trafficked North Atlantic corridor between Europe and North America. Eutelsat 10B will also provide similar services in Europe, the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East, according to Eutelsat, the Paris-based owner and operator of the satellites.
Eutelsat 10B carries two Ku-band multibeam high-payloads for aeronautical and maritime Internet services. These two payloads have 116 spot beams capable of handling more than 50 GHz of bandwidth and offer about 35 gigabits per second, Eutelsat said.
The satellite also features two wide-beam C-band and Ku-band payloads to expand services currently provided by the aging Eutelsat 10A satellite, which was launched in 2009.
Eutelsat 10B is scheduled to enter service in the summer of 2023, Homsy said.
The launch of Eutelsat 10B marks Eutelsat’s fourth major communications satellite launched in the past two and a half months, starting with the Eutelsat Konnect VHTS satellite, which was launched in September on an Ariane 5 rocket. Two Hotbird television broadcast satellites joined the Eutelsat fleet after launches from Florida on Falcon 9 rockets in October and earlier this month.
“Quite a challenge for Eutelsat’s engineering teams who rose to the challenge,” Homsi said.
During Tuesday night’s countdown, the Falcon 9 launch vehicle will be filled with a million pounds of kerosene and liquid oxygen in the final 35 minutes before liftoff.
Assuming the teams confirm that all technical and meteorological parameters are “green” for launch, the nine Merlin 1D main engines on the first stage of the booster will come to life using an ignition liquid called triethylaluminum/triethylborane, or TEA-TEB. Once the engines are ramped up to full throttle, the hydraulic clamps will open to release the Falcon 9 for its ascent into space.
The nine main engines will produce 1.7 million pounds of thrust for more than two and a half minutes, propelling Falcon 9 and Eutelsat 10B into the upper atmosphere. The booster stage will then disengage and separate from the Falcon 9 upper stage to begin an uncontrolled fall into the Atlantic Ocean.
The booster is not equipped with SpaceX recovery hardware such as titanium grids or landing legs. And SpaceX did not deploy one of its unmanned craft for the expendable mission.
SpaceX is expected to attempt to recover the payload fairing of the Falcon 9 rocket after the two halves of the nose cone clamshell parachuted into the sea off Cape Canaveral. The payload fairing will eject from the rocket about three and a half minutes into the flight, shortly after the Falcon 9’s upper stage engine ignites.
The Falcon 9 rocket will fire its upper stage engine twice to inject the Eutelsat 10B spacecraft into an elliptical supersynchronous transfer orbit, after which the satellite will deploy from the rocket. Eutelsat 10B will deploy its solar panels and begin maneuvers with an onboard electric propulsion system to make a circular orbit at a geostationary altitude about 22,000 miles above the equator.
ROCKET: Falcon 9 (B1049.11)
PAYLOAD: Eutelsat 10B communications satellite
LAUNCH SITE: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
START DATE: November 22, 2022
NOON: 21:57 EST (0257 GMT)
WEATHER FORECAST: 20% chance of acceptable weather
BOOSTER RECOVERY: None
LAUNCH AZIMUTH: east
TARGET ORBIT: Super Synchronous Transfer Orbit
- T+00:00: Take off
- T+01:16: Maximum aerodynamic pressure (Max-Q)
- T+02:43: First Stage Main Engine Shutdown (MECO)
- T+02:47: Stage split
- T+02:54: Second stage engine ignition
- T+03:36: Fairing jettisoning
- T+08:05: Second Stage Engine Shutdown (SECO 1)
- T+26:18: Second stage engine restart
- T+27:27: Second stage engine shutdown (SECO 2)
- T+35:28: Separation of Eutelsat 10B
- The 186th launch of a Falcon 9 rocket since 2010
- 195th launch of the Falcon rocket family since 2006
- 11th launch of Falcon 9 booster B1049
- The 159th Falcon 9 launch from Florida’s Space Coast
- Falcon 9’s 104th launch from pad 40
- 159th launch overall from pad 40
- 127th flight of a reusable Falcon 9 booster
- SpaceX’s 5th launch for Eutelsat
- 52nd Falcon 9 launch for 2022
- 53rd SpaceX launch in 2022
- 51st orbital launch attempt based from Cape Canaveral in 2022
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After a much flip-flops and wait, finally Air India has announced the final date and schedule of Chandigarh-Bangkok flight.
Launch Date: October 6, 2017
Aircraft to be used: A-320 Neo Aircraft
Number of Flights: 4 flights per week
Timings: Departure from Chandigarh to Bangkok: 1.30pm & Arrival to Chandigarh: 9.30am
The Chandigarh-Bangkok flight was first announced in September last year by Air India during launch of first Air India Express flight from Chandigarh to Sharjah. The flight service was to start in April, but was deferred to May due to a delay in procuring aircrafts.
Source: Times of India
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The launching of the first two Sputniks was a terrible blow to America’s self-image of technical preeminence that had developed in the years following World War II . With the onset of the Cold War, America also developed a keen sense of paranoia about Communism in general and the secretive Soviet Union in particular. The Sputnik launches, and their military implications, just fed this paranoia (see “Sputnik: The Launch of the Space Age” and “Sputnik 2: The First Animal in Orbit”). Set against this backdrop was the infamous failure of the first Vanguard satellite launch attempt on December 6, 1957. Unfortunately this flight was touted by some as America’s response to the Sputniks. Being at the focus of world attention for what was initially suppose to be a simple test flight was the last thing the Vanguard program participants wanted. This public relations disaster marked America’s low point in what was quickly developing into a Space Race with its global rival.
A technician is shown working on the 84-kilogram Sputnik satellite prior to its launch on October 4, 1957.
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- 1 Does JetBlue fly out of Stewart Airport?
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Does JetBlue fly out of Stewart Airport?
Update: New York Stewart International Airport does not currently offer international flights or domestic flights from Delta, American Airlines, or JetBlue.
Where do flights out of Stewart Airport go?
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Will the fate of the new strategic bomber B-21 be happy? Part of 2
However, the B-21 can also carry nuclear weapons in the form of LRSO (Long-Range Stand-Off - long-range air-launched cruise missiles) that can replace the existing Boeing AGM-86B nuclear cruise missiles mounted on a bomber. B-52H. It is also expected that the LRSO will be purchased in the usual way in order to replace the AGM-88C / D, which, together with the AGM-88B, will be removed from service in about 2030. The issuance of a contract for the development of the LRSO is expected in the 2018 year, with the American media claiming that up to 1000 of such missiles will be purchased. In March 2016, there were reports of a request for proposals, which is being prepared for publication in June of the same year. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Raytheon must respond to it, ready to compete for the right to develop this weapon.
Training bomb B-83, which is an imitation of the nuclear bomb B-83. Intended for the destruction of objects deep underground, these weapons may be installed on a B-21 bomber in the future.
The USAF has set itself an ambitious task. According to Major Lisa, they plan to buy 100 new aircraft. Although there is a negative experience, when the Air Force initially requested the 132 of the B-2A aircraft, then Secretary of Defense Richard Cheney in the 1989 year cut this number to 76 machines and then again reduced the amount of aircraft purchased to 20 plus one aircraft for testing. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the easing of tension in the world at that time allowed for a reduction in the number of aircraft purchased. Yet geopolitical realities were not the only factor. Cost was also of great importance, because the development of the B-2A aircraft has always been considered an expensive pleasure. At 2015 prices, the cost of the bomber was 1,1 billion dollars and the United States Air Force very much wants these prices not to appear in the B-21 program as it progresses. They determined the average purchase price per piece of no more than 564 million dollars in 2016 prices of the year with the volume of purchases of 100 machines, although the cost may increase when ordering a smaller number of aircraft. Funding from the US Air Force provides for payment of the stage of full-scale development and production preparation of EMD (Engineering and Manufacturing Development) as part of the project on the Long Range Strike Bomber long-range bomber LRS-B, which also includes the B-21 program. A contract worth 21,4 billion dollars to build the first five production aircraft was issued to Northrop Grumman in October 2015. In general, as part of the EMD phase, the 21 aircraft will be built with a total value of 23,5 billion dollars.
The United States Air Force avoids providing specific data, although Major Lease stated that the initial operational readiness of the aircraft is expected in the middle of the 20-s, while the date of the first flight and the date of adoption of this aircraft remain classified. Achieving initial readiness in 10 years seems like a rather ambitious task, although Liz claims that the Air Force has developed a "risk mitigation" program. “Over the past three years, the management of LRS-B, which coordinates the project for the US Air Force, has worked closely with industry to ensure the stability of projects and requirements ... in order to mitigate risks, about 1,9 billion dollars have been invested in this program. The Office completed a preliminary analysis of the project and production readiness and determined a higher level of technological readiness compared to any other new aircraft development program to date. The platform design is currently at the subsystem level: technical solutions are being coordinated regarding the overall design, electronics, hydraulics, engines, data systems, and low-visibility technology. ” Indeed, a number of other companies participate in the project as suppliers of subsystems for the B-21 program, for example, BAE Systems, GKN Aerospace, Janicki Industries, Orbital ATK, Pratt and Whitney, Rockwell Collins and Spirit Aerosystems. In addition, the US Air Force designed the aircraft to some extent “resistant to the future”, using an open architecture through the introduction of the so-called Air Force Open Mission System standard. “In order for the aircraft to be able to accept and integrate new technology and respond to future threats across the entire spectrum of combat operations,” added Liz.
Ultimately, is it possible for the United States Air Force to have 100 bombers, which will be ready for service from the middle of the next decade, at a price of approximately 564 million dollars apiece? Douglas Barry, an analyst with the aerospace industry at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, believes this is entirely possible. Although the development of a new military aircraft can "take more time than you think, and cost much more, because it is quite obvious that the air force begins with a clean sheet of paper." Whereas, B-2A was essentially a new project, despite research in the United States on flying wing projects and EPO-reduction technologies, the implementation of B-21 begins in the period stories Air Force, when several low EPO projects are already in service there, including the F-117A Nighthawk attack aircraft, F-22A and F-35A Lighting-II fighters, not to mention the B-2A and B- 1B, as well as top-secret programs such as intelligence drone RQ-180 by Northrop Grumman. The existence of such initiatives means that “there is a significant amount of research and development that is already classified. But it does show that there is a large body of knowledge available to the US Air Force on stealth technologies,” agrees Richard Abulafia, vice president of research at Teal Group, while stating that prior experience has shown that “the air force has forces have an idea how to create a plane like this.”
However, purchases will depend on the financial situation. With defense spending now in the US there is a difficult situation, as well as in Europe. “Since the B-21 program is a very expensive development process from scratch, it will undoubtedly compete fiercely for scarce financial resources with large-scale military procurement programs, such as the F-35A fighter and the Boeing KC-46A tanker,” said Ray Yavorovski from research company Forecast International. “It’s obviously not a surprise if budgetary tensions cause a reduction in the total number of 100 bombers to about 80 aircraft. Of course, a decrease in the total amount will lead to an increase in the cost per piece, so the savings from such a reduction will be less than one would expect. “Any financial problems can also affect the schedule,” Yavorovski added. - Air Force plans provide for the deployment of B-21 in the middle of the 20-s. Budget constraints can significantly shift the execution of the B-21 program to the right, and in the worst case even lead to closure. At the moment, the cancellation seems unlikely, but the backlog is quite real. "
Mr. Aboulafia noted that the budgets are, of course, a changeable phenomenon and there are no guarantees that the Ministry of Defense will not cut off funding for the B-21 bomber program in the future. “The cost per unit is fully justified, given the size of the procurement, but the size of the procurement depends on the size of the budget,” he recalled. The US Air Force implements three major programs, including the B-21, F-35A and the KC-46A tanker. Although the KC-46A financing by the Ministry of Defense is in fact protected from cuts, this does not apply to F-35A, which means the competition between F-35A procurement and B-21 procurement. At the same time, based on the age of the current strategic bombers, the Air Force has no choice but to replace these aircraft. "There really is a need for this type of aircraft and quite a bit of alternatives."
Abulafia also expressed concern about the design of the aircraft. Although the Air Force did not publish any information on flight performance, the airframe will be smaller in size than the B-2A. “What worries me most is that the smaller sizes imply a shorter range. As a result, the Air Force will become more dependent on the tanker aircraft, since the aircraft needs to be airborne. However, the majority of Chinese investments in ZD / BZ technologies go to such means of support and support, such as for example tankers. ” Now, the air force says they want to buy 100 new aircraft, but there is a possibility of ordering more platforms more than this amount, especially if the Air Force and Northrop Grumman will be able to reduce the cost of supplying an already operational production aircraft. Mr. Barry believes that within the framework of this project one could also create reconnaissance aircraft with the possibility of unmanned flights, although the duration of flights aimed at deterring a potential enemy determines the presence of a crew in the cockpit, as in the case of the B-21 project. It is worth recalling that in the past, bombers served as the basis for reconnaissance platforms, for example, a few years ago, eight strategic bombers of the British Air Force Avro Vulcan B.Mk.2 were converted into naval reconnaissance aircraft.
Summing up, Abulafya said that the project B-21 is feasible "as long as there is funding and the schedule is maintained." Regarding the prospects for the development and adoption of the B-21 bomber, experts in the field of military aviation, Air Force and industry representatives cautiously optimistic. The U.S. Air Force and industry must undoubtedly do their job of developing a new aircraft, but today both sides are confident that the program will ultimately reach the procurement stage, and this will meet the country's needs for strategic bombers in time planned budget, and even better for less.
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"I chose Alyeska Helicopters because they are locally owned, have year round instruction with flexible scheduling and immaculately maintained aircraft. I like the comfortable, friendly and no pressure atmosphere most about flying here.
"The training at Alyeska will prepare you for anything that could happen while flying. Flying with Alyeska is training with the best in Alaska.
"I really like the ability to fly with different instructors and the one-on-one ground time. The new hangar is also a great addition to the flight school.
"Best location for flight training I have personally experienced. A mountain playground at the edge of a Class D airspace.
"It started as a referral from a pilot employed there, but what keeps us here-the people. NO request is too difficult to fulfil; the instructors so patient and kind and everyone is always cheerful and welcoming. We can set our own schedule without pressure of any kind or demands. I’m 62 and started studying 2 years ago and I’d never dream of studying anywhere else or with anyone else.
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Almost all time periods are represented, whether it's a themed game (WWII is popular) or a historical plane included in a flight sim. With the. Play Flying Games at Free Online Games. Our best Flying Games include and more. Flight simulation games have been around since electrical engineer Bruce Artwick As PC processing power advanced, flight simulators became . globe and more than 20, airports directly through FlightGear's website. Results 1 - 16 of 38 Online shopping from a great selection at Video Games Store. Looking for a flight simulator game for PC but don't know which to GB) button on this web page to save the software's installer to Windows. These are the best flying games ever, that you should definitely play right away – even if it means you have to upgrade your PC or get the retro. Find the best PC Flight games on GameSpot, including Flight Simulator and IL-2 Sturmovik!. PC Flight Games at afcef.org Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War. Release Date: Jun DCS: Black Shark. Release Date: Apr Time to be the real airplane pilot in this plane simulator 3D game. Feel the Features => Realistic Physics in this flight simulator game. Available on. PC. We collected of the best free online airplane games. These games include browser games for both your computer and mobile devices, as well as airplane.
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FIA Connect is a series of virtual events taking place during the week of what would have been the Farnborough International Airshow, from 20-24 July.
The organisers’ aim is to bring the industry together and provide a platform for debate, business updates, and networking in the absence of this year’s cancelled summer gathering.
FlightGlobal is supporting the initiative as official media partner with three webinars of our own, on 21, 22, and 23 July, as well as coverage of major announcements and developments leading up to FIA Connect and throughout the week itself.
For an undisclosed amount, the airframer took a majority stake in Tempest Security Intelligence, a cybersecurity services firm for civilian businesses. Embraer also invested R$20 million ($3.86 million) in Kryptus, a cybersecurity and cryptology firm, through Brazil’s Aerospace Investment Fund.
Can CO2 emissions from aircraft be reduced or eliminated to stop the industry’s contribution to greenhouse gases? A FIA Connect discussion panel, hosted by FlightGlobal and Raytheon Technologies, thinks so - but it will be a long-haul journey.
To economically add a third dimension to local transport requires new technology - and a focus on creating “aviation grade” hardware.
The Eurofighter industry consortium remains on course to deliver a broad-ranging “menu” of capability options to its core partner nations before year-end to inform their decisions on the type’s long-term evolution (LTE) path.
Aircraft manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing and Embraer are unlikely to launch major new aircraft programmes until the industry recovers from the coronavirus downturn.
Northrop Grumman has signed a distribution agreement with Epirus to sell the start-up’s electromagnetic pulse counter unmanned air vehicle weapon.
The UK’s Tempest future combat air system (FCAS) project has gained fresh momentum, with the nation’s industry having entered into formal discussions with Italian and Swedish counterparts to launch development activities.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi can mimic the fleet growth seen at the carrier’s European operation and reach 100 aircraft in 15 years’ time, according chief executive Jozsef Varadi.
An important lesson from the coronavirus crisis is that too many airlines focus on “paper profits” at the expense of genuine liquidity, according to Wizz Air chief executive Jozsef Varadi.
Rolls-Royce has confirmed an agreement with Bell to develop a propulsion option for the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor, a competitor in the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.
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British Airways has ferried a Boeing 747 from London Heathrow to Kemble in Gloucestershire. Simple Flying believes that the aircraft has been ferried to the aircraft graveyard for end of life services.
Recently, we’ve seen a wave of British Airways ferry flights as the airline looks to store its grounded aircraft. This included five Boeing 747s being ferried to an aircraft graveyard in Spain a few weeks back. While we understand that those aircraft are not being retired, it seems as though there is a different fate in mind for G-CIVL.
One last flight?
Recently, we have seen many of British Airways’ retired aircraft making their final flight to St Athan in Wales. However, the airline has also been known to scrap aircraft at Cotswold Airport in Kemble. One British Airways Boeing 747 flew here today, potentially for end of life services.
G-CIVL is a 23.1-year-old Boeing 747, according to Planespotters. The website indicated that it was withdrawn from use on 26th March 2020. Indeed, according to FlightRadar24.com, the aircraft last flew with passengers from Cape Town on 25th March 2020.
However, today the aircraft made a short hop to Cotswold Airport in Kemble. The plane departed Heathrow at 11:48, landing in Kemble at 12:09, just 20 minutes later. The flight was so short that the aircraft only reached a height of 6,000 feet.
While the fate of G-CIVL hasn’t been confirmed, Simple Flying believes that the aircraft has been retired. British Airways has previously sent Boeing 747s to Kemble to be decommissioned. Additionally, the airport is home to Air Salvage International, who describe themselves as “A world leader in aircraft disassembly – serving the global aviation industry.” Of course, it is possible that these aircraft could have traveled to Kemble for long term storage.
More to come?
While again unconfirmed, sources told Simple Flying that they believe four more Boeing 747 aircraft will be retired from the BA fleet this week. These are:
- G-CIVJ – Last flight: 5th April 2020;
- G-CIVK – Last flight: 18th March 2020;
- G-CIVN – Last flight: 25th March 2020;
- G-CIVH – Last flight: 17th March 2020.
British Airways had already been due to retire its fleet of Boeing 747s across the next few years, so it wouldn’t come as a surprise if the aircraft doesn’t fly again. Many airlines as beginning to state that they expect demand to take years to return. This has even led industry giant Lufthansa to retire some Boeing 747s immediately.
Given that the Boeing 747s were already on the way out, if British Airways finds that it doesn’t need so much capacity over the coming years, these aircraft would be an obvious candidate for early retirement. Of course, one way or another, we will eventually find out if they don’t fly again.
Have you flown on a British Airways Boeing 747? What is your favorite memory of the aircraft? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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A Red Arrows Hawk will be on permanent display at East Fortune from today, having been donated by the Ministry of Defence. Built in 1980, the jet was used as part of the squadron from 1985 until 2012. It joins Concorde in the museum’s hangar, and is the only aircraft of its kind on display in the UK.
The newly acquired Hawk was flown alongside the supersonic airliner as part of an air display at the opening of the Scottish Parliament on July 1 1999. And its pilot that day, Wing Commander Simon Meade, was on hand to welcome the aircraft to its new home.
More of the story from The Sunday Post can be read here.
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https://softpower.ug/updf-air-force-recovers-chopper-from-fort-portal-emergency-landing-site/
| 2023-06-06T08:50:14 |
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The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recovered the helicopter from the emergency landing site in Fort Portal, Western Uganda.
“Our MI 24 attack helicopter that had made an emergency landing in Fort Portal has been recovered,” said Defence Spokesperson, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, on Wednesday.
He added: “Thanks to our team of technicians from Air Force.”
Our MI 24 attack helicopter that had made an emergency landing in Fort Portal has been recovered. Thanks to our team of technicians from Air Force. pic.twitter.com/2vomUgY7MZ
— Defence Spokesperson (@UPDFspokespersn) September 28, 2022
The chopper was recovered by Uganda People’s Defence Air Force (UPDAF) from an elderly woman’s house near Saaka Airfield where it made an emergency landing over the weekend.
She has since been identified as Peruth Kabarwani.
According to UPDF Mountain division spokesperson, Maj Peter Mugisa, UPDF construction engineers will help repair the damaged house.
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https://www.kay.com/casio-gravitymaster-mens-watch-grb100/p/V-302215405
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Additional Get it Fast locations are being added soon.
The new GRAVITYMASTER, GRB100, using Bluetooth® connects to the G-SHOCK Connected smartphone app to keep accurate time, including adjusting for daylight saving time and changes in time zones. G-SHOCK's Multi-Band 6 technology for atomic watches, which provides accurate timekeeping virtually anywhere via radio signals from up to six different transmitters worldwide. The dual-display watch also has a flight log function for recording time and location data, with the ability to examine points and routes flown on a map from within the app. Geared towards aviation professionals, the GRAVITYMASTER comes with a full auto LED light, 1/1000th second stopwatch and multi-function alarm, 1/10th second countdown timer, full auto calendar, world time (with 39 time zones / 39 cities + UTC) and 12/24 hour formats.
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the crew accommodation
Location: Bern, Switzerland.
We finished accommodations for the crews at Bern airport. For this area we occupied a part of ground floor of the facility. The crews are welcomed to the briefing and flight-planning areas, crew lounge with satellite TV, dining area, showers, jacuzzi and a game zone.
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Military revamps jet fighter training rules after encounters
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Air Force is tightening its jet fighter training rules and has sent two pilots and an air traffic controller to ``refresher courses″ after a spate of alarming close encounters with commercial airliners last week.
Jet fighters practicing interception maneuvers no longer can approach non-military aircraft without consulting ground control first, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., said after meeting with Air Force officials Thursday.
In addition, any pilots practicing off the mid-Atlantic coast _ some of the busiest air space in the country _ will now have to maintain a 5,000-foot vertical distance from non-military planes, more than double the current buffer, Lautenberg said. The five-mile horizontal distance remains unchanged.
The Air Force also will mandate that any jet fighter pilot who trains in that airspace outside non-posted practice times has to make sure it is clear of other planes, Lautenberg said.
``This is a real refresher,″ he said. ``I think the flying public can feel a bit more secure now.″
The Air Force confirmed meeting with Lautenberg but refused to release details.
``The Air Force is taking a number of positive steps,″ said Maj. Chris Geisel. ``They’re in the process of being coordinated, and we’ll provide then once they are finalized.″
Of the four close encounters between commercial aircraft and jet fighters, one off the New Jersey coast and another along the Maryland seashore sparked the greatest concern.
In the first incident, on Feb. 5, two Air National Guard fighters practicing interception maneuvers saw a Nations Air flight nearby and one of the pilots decided to approach.
The close contact triggered the Boeing 727′s sensitive collision alert system, and the pilot put the plane in a sudden dive followed by a steep climb as an avoidance maneuver.
Two days later, four Air National Guard F-16s returning from a training mission came within 2,000 of and American Eagle Saab 340 turboprop en route from Raleigh-Durham, N.C., to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Similar close encounters were reported over New Mexico and Texas last week.
Lautenberg said the military has ordered two pilots and a ground control person involved in the New Jersey encounter to take ``refresher courses.″
Air Force pilots everywhere are getting additional training on close encounters with airliners, Geisel said.
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Czech ministry does not expect extradition request for Russian national from US this weekWorld October 24, 19:16
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Russian ambassador doesn’t believe EU bound to collapseRussian Politics & Diplomacy October 24, 17:49
MOSCOW, June 27 (Itar-Tass) — Launch of five satellites from the Baikonur Space Center that was put off earlier due to contradictions with Kazakhstan, on the territory of which the center is located, has been scheduled for July 22, an official at the Russian Federal Space Agency /Roscosmos/ said Wednesday.
“The Federal Space Agency plans launching in July a block of satellites consisting of the space probes Kanopus-B, BKA, MKA-FKI, ADS-1, and TET-1,” he said. “The liftoff will take place July 22 at the Baikonur site.”
The Russian and Kazakhstani authorities had contradictions regarding the area where the debris of the launch vehicles is supposed to fall out. To settle this and some other issues, the Roscosmos director Vladimir Popovkin planned to visit Kazakhstan in at the end of May.
“It’s important for us to preclude a need for getting permissions every year or for every launch,” a high-ranking source said then on the contents of negotiations between the members of Russian and Kazakhstani political leaderships regarding space exploration.
“It’s important to regulate all of this on a stable inter-governmental basis,” he said.
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It’s not uncommon for soldiers to come up with ghost stories during wars. Sometimes the anticipation of the unknown plays tricks on our minds, making people see and hear things that perhaps aren’t actually there. And yet sometimes, something may happen that can’t be explained as a result of pure imagination.
One such story emerged when an unmanned B-17 made a successful landing in a field very close to an Air Force base. There was no pilot or co-pilot, in fact there was not a single person on board, further adding to the mystery. Instead, the plane seemingly flew itself. On November 23, 1944, a Royal Air Force anti aircraft unit stationed outside Cortonburg, Belgium, noticed an American B-17 bomber flying towards them at high speed. It had its landing gears down and was seemingly preparing to execute an emergency landing.
The “ghost” flying the plane must’ve yet to perfect its landing skills because the tip of one of the wings hit the runway when landing, bringing the plane to a bouncing stop and breaking one of the propellers. After waiting for some time for the American crew of the plane to come out, the British personnel of the airfield decided to approach and enter the plane. This proved challenging at first because they were not familiar with the aircraft, but they eventually found a way to enter it. Among them was Major John V. Crisp.
What they found created more questions than answers. The empty aircraft had signs of earlier human presence; half-eaten chocolate bars were found on the floor, along with fur jackets. What was even more surprising was that the supposed crew of the plane left behind all the parachutes.
The plane’s logbook was a source of yet more confusion. The last entry was “bad flak,” yet when the aircraft was examined, no signs of damage had been found, other than the damage the plane sustained during the landing.
All is ok
Later the serial number was found, and the plane was identified. Amazingly, the plane crew were alive and well in another airbase in Belgium. And while the information they relayed helped clarify things a bit, some of it was still questionable. The bomber was tasked with bombing a German oil factory and, upon completion, was supposed to head back to an airbase in England.
According to them, while flying at a low altitude, they were targeted by the German gunners from the ground. The flak hit their bomb bay and one of the engines. They broke formation and flew away to resolve the bomb bay’s malfunction caused by the enemy fire.
However, the other three engines began to overheat, and another one eventually gave up, and the plane began losing altitude. Before bailing, the pilot turned the plane towards Belgium and put it on autopilot. It should be noted that this autopilot was nowhere near capable of landing or directing an aircraft and was merely capable of altitude control.
It just didn’t add up
Several things told by the crew didn’t add up. For example, the plane did not have any clear induction of flak damage on the engines or the bomb bay. Also, the crew seemed to have forgotten their parachutes when they bailed. And why would the landing gears be down when the crew clearly expected the plane to crash.
To this day, it isn’t clear what exactly happened. It is possible that it was a top-secret test for early UAV technology, but that would eventually be disclosed when the tech advanced. That or maybe it was indeed a ghost in charge of the plane, in which case the armies may want to consider investing in a special exorcism unit.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts will answer questions about their International Space Station mission during a post-landing news conference Monday, Nov. 15 at 9:15 a.m. The event will be broadcast live on NASA Television, the NASA App, and the agency website.
Crew-2 astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan MacArthur of NASA, Akihiko Hoshide of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) will attend the first media event since their appearance.
Reporters who wish to participate must RSVP to the Johnson Space Center newsroom in Houston at email@example.com or 281-483-5111 before 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov.
To ask questions, reporters must dial the news conference no later than 9 a.m. Those following the briefing on social media can ask questions using the hashtag #AskNASA.
Kimbrough, MacArthur, Hoshide, and Pesquet return to Earth in a parachute-assisted splashdown at 10:33 p.m. aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavor. Monday, November 8, off the coast of Florida. After returning ashore, the astronauts headed back to Houston, where they were welcomed by their families and colleagues.
Crew-2 astronauts traveled 84,653,119 miles in their 199 days of orbit (198 of which were aboard the International Space Station). They completed 3,194 revolutions around the Earth.
During their mission aboard the orbiting laboratory, Crew-2 astronauts conducted hundreds of experiments ranging from growing chili peppers and cotton to tracking microbes and studying tardigrades, tiny animals also known as “water bears.”
The crew tested new technologies in robotics and augmented reality, and captured images of Earth to support the research of our changing home planet. They also completed several spacewalks to upgrade the station’s solar arrays and saw the arrival and departure of various crew and cargo spacecraft.
This was the second flight of a NASA-certified commercial manned spacecraft flown as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, which worked with the American aerospace industry to launch astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil.
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The proliferation of loud, low-flying aircraft over Scottsdale is usually a subject for complaint, not opportunity. But I see opportunity — opportunity for aircraft owners, pilots, flight schools, airlines, and Valley airport officials.
Sure, I know their first response will be to blame their own bad flying manners on the FAA and its decision two years ago this month to alter flight paths at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
But that’s like claiming “The Devil made me do it” every time you get caught with your hand in the cookie jar. Fact is operators of many flights can request different routing from Air Traffic Control or use their own discretion to avoid giving Scottsdale residents repeated buzz-cuts.
Here is the opportunity: What if the just one airport director or flight school owner or business jet operator chose to be the leader who convenes a meeting of their peers to resolve the problems? They would be a hero with the public and they would be a hero with the aviation industry for ameliorating the widespread voter opposition to expanding airport operations.
Consider the agenda.
Do student pilots and their instructors really need to use Camelback Mountain as a way point for the scores of daily flights back and forth over Scottsdale between Mesa Gateway Airport and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport?
Do dawn patrol “alarm clock” flights by Fedex and other regional couriers really need to climb over Scottsdale neighborhoods instead of the desert?
Do advertising news helicopters really have to operate at gratuitously low altitudes to show repetitive images of freeways and sunsets?
Is flying at FAA minimum altitudes over densely populated Scottsdale the most prudent decision when there are other choices?
The most fascinating agenda item is why many airliners approaching Sky Harbor fly south over Scottsdale homes and then far to the east to enter the landing pattern, a dog leg that is longer and takes more time and fuel than the diagonal approach over desert that existed before the FAA’s abrupt changes in 2014.
The FAA bureaucracy has rejected public outcry.
Our politicians’ intervention has failed. This makes it even more important for visionaries in the Valley’s vast, profitable aviation business to take the lead in resolving as many of these issues as possible.
Will the industry seize the opportunity? Last month I mailed a letter to the registered owners and operators of a business jet I tracked, asking why their pilot chose to fly from Sky Harbor to its home base at Scottsdale Airport by traversing the length of Scottsdale’s residential and commercial neighborhoods.
Had the pilot waited a minute or two before turning north, the jet would have made the noisy low-altitude trip over sparsely populated desert, not Scottsdale’s core.
My letter suggested the operators have an opportunity to address the public’s concerns. I sent a copy to the Sky Harbor and Scottsdale Airport administrators and was pleased to receive a phone call in response from Scottsdale.
Have I heard from Sky Harbor or the aircraft’s owners and operators?
Editor’s note: Mr. Polich is a Scottsdale resident and reported for media in Phoenix, Detroit, and San Antonio. His blog: halfpagetakes.blogspot.com
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Spaceport Sweden Located in Kiruna, Swedish Lapland, Europe’s premier space city since 1957, is a pioneering initiative to set up space tourism and hub for commercial human spaceflights.
Image © Spaceport Sweden
Spaceport Sweden located over a hundred kilometers above the Arctic Circle, offers unique world-class experiences through the northern lights and under the midnight sun.
“Supplying launch infrastructure, R&D facilities and high-tech expertise to commercial space operators, with the potential to change the way people relate to their planet and the universe beyond.
Here, in the last wilderness of Europe, the Spaceport is working to establish a state of the art facility worthy of being Europe’s gateway into space. Active in the development of commercial manned space flight since 2005, Spaceport Sweden is today one of the more established players in the dynamic international space industry.”
source Spaceport Sweden in Kiruna
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Discover more about the Air Force Association through testimonials on education, advocacy and support.
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AFA Remembers Fallen Patriots on Memorial Day Many of the nation’s servicemen and women have given their lives in the name of freedom and liberty. From the American Revolution to today, our way of life would not be possible without their sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with those among us who have lost a family member or friend in service of our nation. Together, this Memorial Day, we remember the brave, and we devote ourselves to keep the flame of freedom alive for generations to come. Please take a moment to pause and reflect on those who served, those who gave all, and those who still serve in harm’s way. Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day.
Comcast Interviews Craig McKinley, AFA President, About Upcoming Air Force Association Cycling Classic
Comcast Newsmakers recently sat down with Craig McKinley, AFA President, to discuss the upcoming Air Force Association Cycling Classic. AFA will partner with Arlington Sports to host the annual 2013 Air Force Association Cycling Class on June 8-9 in Arlington, Va. The AFA Wounded Airman Program will be the sole official beneficiary and will receive a portion of the funds raised from the event. For more information on how to register, donate, or sign up as a volunteer, please visit
Wednesday, May 25, 1910 -- In Dayton, Ohio, Wilbur and Orville Wright fly together for the first time.
Wednesday, May 25, 1927 -- AAC Lt. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle flies the first successful outside loop.
Thursday, May 25, 1961 -- President Kennedy, at a joint session of Congress, declares a national space objective: "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth."
Wednesday, May 28, 1980 -- The Air Force Academy graduates its first female cadets.
Thursday, May 29, 1952 -- The first combat use of air-to-air refueling of Air Force fighter airplanes takes place as 12 Republic F-84E Thunderjets flown by pilots from the 159th Fighter-Bomber Squadron are refueled.
Thursday, May 30, 1912 -- Wilbur Wright dies of typhoid fever at his home in Dayton, Ohio. He was 45.
Friday, May 30, 1913 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology begins teaching aerodynamics.
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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we:
EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.
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ND502 flight schedule & details
Sky Wings domestic flight ND502 serves route Sittwe to Thandwe. The flight departs daily. Provided details are valid for the flight departing on 27th April, 2017.
Flight departure days
Select your flight departure date in the calendar. Note that some flights may have different arrival & departure times, terminals, durations and even airports depending on departure date. Selecting proper date ensures you get correct information.
Flight ND502: Sittwe - Thandwe
|Departure day||27th April (Thursday)|
|Departure time||15:45 (3:45 pm)|
|Airport IATA code||AKY|
|Arrival day||27th April (Thursday)|
|Arrival time||16:30 (4:30 pm)|
|Airport IATA code||SNW|
|Airline name||Sky Wings|
|IATA carrier code||ND|
|Arrival day||Same day|
|Flight duration||0h 45m|
|Distance||238 km / 148 mi.|
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https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/us-ntsb-investigating-engine-fire-on-united-airlines-boeing-737-max/154038.article
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A fuel leak may have been the cause of an engine fire that occurred on a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in Newark last week, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says in a preliminary report.
The aircraft, operating as flight UA 2376, originated in Fort Lauderdale and arrived at Newark Liberty International airport at 10:19h local time on 28 June after a 2.5h flight. None of the five crew and 179 passengers was injured, NTSB notes in the report released on 7 July. It continues to investigate the incident.
“According to the flight crew, during taxi-in, they observed a No. 1 engine fire warning indication,” the report reads. “The flight crew shut down the No. 1 engine, discharged one fire bottle, and the fire warning indication ceased.”
“There was no visible smoke or fire emanating from the No. 1 engine, so the airplane was towed to the gate. Upon gate arrival, maintenance personnel observed evidence of a fuel leak from the No. 1 engine,” NTSB adds. ”The No. 1 engine thrust reverser doors were opened for visual inspection and heat damage and sooting were observed on the engine cases and external surfaces.”
The aircraft holds the registration N37516, and was delivered to United at the end of December 2020, according to Cirium fleets data. The airline has 66 of the type in service, with 13 more on order, Cirium says.
Asked for further information, United said, ”We can confirm we’re investigating.”
The incident occurred as the Chicago-based carrier was in the throes of dealing with an operational meltdown which hit its east-coast hub Newark hardest following sustained inclement weather over the course of several days. United Airlines’ chief executive Scott Kirby blamed the FAA’s air traffic controller shortage for many of the problems, but US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, under whose leadership the FAA sits, fired back to say that staffing issues contributed to the chaos, but only marginally.
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Our Academy has an FAA certified Private Pilot training program, Part 141 (structured course in accordance with the approved program and reduced requirements for candidates – 35 hours of ground classes and 35 flight hours ).
However, for those pilots who have pilot licenses of other countries, flying experience (civilian or military on any type of the aircraft) or pending private pilot training program, we can offer an individual training program.
Examination consists of theoretical and practical units. During theoretical unit the student answers the examiner questions as a part of the curriculum. As a rule, it lasts for about 2-2.5 hours. In case of successful completion of this stage, he continues with the flight examination, during which the student should demonstrate competent maneuvers within the standards, conduct correct radio communications, provide navigation and safe flight.
According to the results of the exam the student immediately gets his first flight document – an FAA Certificate of Private Pilot.
To make a request for this course you should fill in the feedback form on the right.
Office: +1 954 772-1212
Cell: +1 786 502-6669 (only TEXT)
Address: 1707 S Perimeter rd,
hgr 33A, Fort Lauderdale
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External Stores Hardpoint
An external stores hardpoint is a common feature on military aircraft, including aerospace fighters, and allow craft to carry additional equipment including fuel tanks, sensor pods and ordnance. They are less commonly found on civilian craft but, while normally used for nonmilitary purposes, can be easily converted to carry deadly munitions.
Aerospace fighters and conventional fighters receive external stores hardpoints, which may be used to carry bombs, additional fuel tanks, or even special sensors (such as TAG). The number of hardpoints a fighter received is equal to its tonnage divided by 5 (rounded down).
Unlike aerospace fighters and conventional fighters, which are designed for combat, fixed-wing support vehicles must install External Stores Hardpoints as part of their equipment, with each one taking up 0.2 tons of weight, and requiring 0 critical slots to install. Each hardpoint has the same capabilities as its combat fighter counterparts; however, a maximum of 1 hardpoint can be installed for every 10 tons that the unit weighs (rounded down).
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Leslie Controls has announced the availability of the Laurence Air Extraction Valve, made of stainless steel. The Air Extraction Valve is critical for gas turbine compressor surge protection. These valves eliminate the problems associated with valve disc sticking by providing an all stainless steel valve body and actuator with a single main bearing to prevent binding from heat distortion. The Laurence Air Extraction Valve is available in 6″, 8″ and 10″ sizes, with spacers to adapt to various turbine configurations. High-temperature Haydon® limit switches are a standard feature.
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Latest Soyuz TM-13 Stories
A Russian cargo ship blasted off Thursday from the steppes of Kazakhstan carrying supplies for the international space station, a Russian space official said.
Word of the Day
- Withering but not falling off, as a blossom that persists on a twig after flowering.
The word 'marcescent' comes from a Latin word meaning 'to wither'.
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| 2020-07-05T06:20:07 |
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When President Obama scrapped the U.S. Manned Space program via Presidential fiat recently, he signaled to the world that the U.S. was ceding its leadership and expertise in space exploration to nations like China and India.
In one of the most arrogantly oblivious declarations any president ever made he said he was ending the Constellation manned lunar landing program because “we’ve been there before.”
Instead of sending more Americans to the moon, he talked about possibly landing men on an asteroid in 2025 or perhaps Mars at some later date.
Our friends the Chinese were no doubt ecstatic at this announcement.
They have already embarked on a Lunar Exploration Program that will send both robots and men to the moon by 2025. This year, a Chinese rocket will carry a boxcar-sized module into orbit, the first building block for a Chinese space station scheduled for completion sometime in 2020–the same year that the International Space Station, which is jointly operated by the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan and 11 European countries, is scheduled to be de-orbited.
In early October a Long March 3C rocket with the Chang’e-2 probe took off from Xichang launch center. The Xinhua News Agency said Chang’e-2 would circle just nine miles above the rocky terrain in order to take photographs of possible landing locations.
It is China’s second lunar probe – the first was launched in 2007. The craft stayed in space for 16 months before being intentionally crashed on to the Moon’s surface. This year the Chinese began mapping the entire surface of the moon with orbiting vehicles and in 2012 it will land lunar rovers that will begin prospecting for strategic materials.
Chinese scientists believe the moon is loaded with base metals and something called “lunar helium-3,” considered a perfect fuel for nuclear fusion power plants.
Robert Bigelow, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, the company he created over a decade ago to develop commercial space habitats using expandable (or inflatable) technology licensed from NASA, insists this is just the beginning of what he fears is an attempt by China to actually claim the moon as its own territory, locking out the United States and other nations.
One obvious obstacle is the Outer Space Treaty, of which China is a party. That treaty prohibits nations from making territorial claims to the Moon or other celestial bodies. Bigelow suggested, though, that China could work to amend the treaty through the support of countries in Africa and Latin America where China is making major investments and who routinely vote against the United States in international bodies such as the United Nations.
Alternatively, he said, China could simply decide to withdraw from the treaty. Public opinion, he said, won’t be factor. “There isn’t going to be World War Three over this,” he said. “There isn’t going to be a single shot fired.”
Here is what the U.S. can expect, thanks to a myopic U.S. president: Soon, the only people walking around on the moon will be Chinese and don’t expect them to share any significant base metal or lunar helium-3 finds. That is simply not the DNA of a hard-core Communist regime that controls China.
As Bigelow said in a recent talk to the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight (ISPCS) in Las Cruces, New Mexico, earlier this month: “China’s quest for prestige—to demonstrate that it is the most powerful country in the world—will inevitably drive the country to lay claim to the Moon. China already has a grand national vision. Their vision is that China wants to be indisputably number one in the world, measured any way you want to measure.”
One of the biggest advantages of the Chinese system is that they have five-year plans so they can develop well ahead, said Peter Bond, consultant editor for Jane’s Space Systems and Industry.
“They are taking a step-by-step approach, taking their time and gradually improving their capabilities,” Bond said. “They are putting all the pieces together for a very capable, advanced space industry.”
Meanwhile, NASA closed out its 30-year space shuttle era in July, leaving the U.S. dependent on hitching rides to the space station aboard Russian Soyuz capsules at a cost of $56 million per passenger, rising to $63 million from 2014. The U.S. also hopes private companies will develop spacecraft to ferry cargo and crew to the space station.
That is little solace to more than 6,000 American scientists and space experts who lost their jobs because of Obama’s lack of vision.
China is not the only country aiming high in space. Russia has talked about building a base on the moon and a possible mission to Mars but hasn’t set a time frame. India, which has already achieved an unmanned orbit of the moon, is planning its first manned space flight in 2016.
To be sure, space exploration is expensive. But to intentionally abandon leadership in an area where the U.S. has been a leader is simply misguided.
When President Kennedy announced in 1961 that the U.S. would land a man on the moon by the end of the decade because “we choose to,” it was a statement dripping with optimism that instilled pride and confidence in the American people.
Fifty years later we have a president who chooses to eliminate manned flights to the moon and concede lunar exploration to the Chinese.
Not a move that instills pride and confidence, let alone optimism.
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ABOUT THE AUTHORAna I. Bolea-Alamañac
Ana I. Bolea-Alamañac received her undergraduate degree in telecommunications engineering jointly from the Centro Politécnico Superior (Zaragoza, Spain) and the Ecole Centrale de Lille (Lille, France) in 1995, her master's in space studies from the International Space University (Strasbourg, France) in 2001, and her Ph.D. from l'École nationale supérieure de l'aéronautique et de l'espace (SUPAERO), in Toulouse, France in 2004, with her work focused on the implementation of fade mitigation techniques applied to advanced satellite communication systems.
From 1996 to 2000, Dr. Bolea-Alamañac worked as an engineer and manager engineer at Telefónica de España, where she worked in the international network planning and operation. In 2001, to fulfill a master's degree requirement, she did an internship in deep-space communications at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Her work focused on the Deep Space 1 mission, especially the Beacon Monitor Operations Experiment (BMOX) and its implications for a Deep Space Network operational beacon monitoring system. After her Ph.D., she continued her work in the area of advanced digital communication techniques with the Research and Development Department of Thales Alenia Space in Toulouse, France. In 2005, she joined the European Space Agency (ESA) Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), Noordwijk, The Netherlands, as a communication system engineer.
Co-Author of Chapter 5 from Volume 13 of the Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series:
Co-Author of the following article of the DESCANSO Design & Performance Summary Series - Telecommunications:
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https://gamekb.com/games/1962707-airplane-hangar-parking
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Are you into parking games? how about airplane parking games? airplane hangar parking is a cool airplane parking game which will test your parking skills. your mission is to make sure all the planes are parked inside the correct hangar for refueling. you have to make sure you will not hit the airplanes, or else they will explode. prove yourself you are the right man for this airplane parking job!
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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Successfully Touches Asteroid and Collects Samples
NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft unfurled its robotic arm on October 20, 2020, and in a first for the agency, briefly touched an asteroid to collect dust and pebbles from the surface for delivery to Earth in 2023.
This well-preserved, ancient asteroid, known as Bennu, is currently more than 321 million kilometers (200 million miles) from Earth. Bennu offers scientists a window into the early solar system as it was first taking shape billions of years ago and flinging ingredients that could have helped seed life on Earth.
“This amazing first for NASA demonstrates how an incredible team from across the country came together and persevered through incredible challenges to expand the boundaries of knowledge,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “Our industry, academic, and international partners have made it possible to hold a piece of the most ancient solar system in our hands.”
At 1:50 p.m. EDT on October 20, OSIRIS-REx fired its thrusters to nudge itself out of orbit around Bennu. It extended the shoulder, then elbow, then wrist of its 3.35-meter (11-foot) sampling arm, known as the Touch-And-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM), and transited across Bennu while descending about 805 meters (2641 feet) toward the surface. After a four-hour descent, at an altitude of approximately 125 meters (410 feet), the spacecraft executed the “Checkpoint” burn, the first of two maneuvers to allow it to precisely target the sample collection site, known as “Nightingale.”
Ten minutes later, the spacecraft fired its thrusters for the second “Matchpoint” burn to slow its descent and match the asteroid’s rotation at the time of contact. It then continued a treacherous, 11-minute coast past a boulder the size of a two-story building, nicknamed “Mount Doom,” to touch down in a clear spot in a crater on Bennu’s northern hemisphere. The size of a small parking lot, the Nightingale site is one of the few relatively clear spots on this unexpectedly boulder-covered space rock.
“This was an incredible feat — and today, we’ve advanced both science and engineering and our prospects for future missions to study these mysterious ancient storytellers of the solar system,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate at the agency’s headquarters in Washington.
Two days after touching down on asteroid Bennu, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission team received images that confirmed the spacecraft collected more than enough material to meet one of its main mission requirements — acquiring at least 60 grams (2 ounces) of the asteroid’s surface material.
The spacecraft captured images of the sample collector head as it moved through several different positions. In reviewing these images, the OSIRIS-REx team noticed both that the head appeared to be full of asteroid particles and that some of these particles appeared to be escaping slowly from the sample collector, called the TAGSAM head. They suspect bits of material are passed through small gaps where a mylar flap — the collector’s “lid” — was slightly wedged open by larger rocks.
“Bennu continues to surprise us with great science and also throwing a few curveballs,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA’s associate administrator for science at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. “And although we may have to move more quickly to stow the sample, it’s not a bad problem to have. We are so excited to see what appears to be an abundant sample that will inspire science for decades beyond this historic moment.”
The team believes it has collected a sufficient sample and is on a path to stow the sample as quickly as possible. They came to this conclusion after comparing images of the empty collector head with images of the TAGSAM head after the sample collection event.
The images also show that any movement to the spacecraft and the TAGSAM instrument may lead to further sample loss. To preserve the remaining material, the mission team decided to forego the sample mass measurement activity and canceled a braking burn to minimize any acceleration to the spacecraft.
From here, the OSIRIS-Rex team will focus on stowing the sample in the sample return capsule (SRC), where any loose material will be kept safe during the spacecraft’s journey back to Earth.
“We are working to keep up with our own success here, and my job is to safely return as large a sample of Bennu as possible,” said Dante Lauretta, OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator at the University of Arizona in Tucson, who leads the science team and the mission’s science observation planning and data processing. “The loss of mass is of concern to me, so I’m strongly encouraging the team to stow this precious sample as quickly as possible.”
The TAGSAM head performed the sampling event in optimal conditions. Newly available analyses show that the collector’s head was flush with Bennu’s surface when it made contact and when the nitrogen gas bottle was fired to stir surface material. It also penetrated several centimeters into the asteroid’s surface material. All data so far suggest that the collector’s head is holding much more than 60 grams (2 ounces) of regolith.
OSIRIS-REx remains in good health, and the mission team is finalizing a timeline for sample storage. An update will be provided once a decision is made on the sample storage timing and procedures.
OSIRIS-REx launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on September 8, 2016. It arrived at Bennu on December 3, 2018, and began orbiting the asteroid for the first time on December 31, 2018. The spacecraft is scheduled to return to Earth on September 24, 2023, when it will parachute the SRC into Utah’s West Desert, where scientists will be waiting to collect it.
For more information about the OSIRIS-REx mission, visit https://www.asteroidmission.org/.
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The Mooney M10 Cadet was developed and built by Mooney Aircraft Company as a single-engine light trainer during the 1969 and 1970. The aircraft performed its maiden flight in February 1968 and was developed from the ERCO Ercoupe low-wing monoplane. A total of 59 aircraft were built.
The Mooney M10 is almost identical to the Alon A2-A besides its new empennage, ailerons, as well as fuel tank vent valves. The most apparent distinction is the removal of the famous Ercoupe-style dual fin and changed it with a tail built to enable the aircraft to spin. Modifications made with the ailerons, together with the substitution of the tail of A2-A, were inspired by the intention of the company to sell a trainer M10 aircraft. The aircraft took to the air for the first time on February 23, 1968. It was manufactured from 1969 to 1970 with a total number of 59 aircraft built.
The M10 Cadet has an external length of 6.3 meters and a tail height of 2.3 meters. It has a wingspan of 9.1 meters and a wing area of 13.2 square meters. It has a 227 kg capacity of useful load. The empty weight is 431 kg, the gross weight is 658 kg, and the maximum takeoff weight is 658 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 24 US gal. The aircraft is fitted with a Narco avionics MK 12D NAV/COM with a bright gas-discharged display and automatic dimming. It features an internal VOR/LOC converter, a remote DME channeling, an automatic audio leveling, and an automatic squelch. The aircraft is also installed with a Narco AT-150 transponder.
The aircraft is fitted with a single Continental C-90-16F engine. It is a four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed piston engine with a vacuum pump drive provisions and a Marvel Schebler carburetor fuel system. The engine produces a maximum takeoff thrust of 90 horsepower. The M10 Cadet has a maximum speed of 103 knots and a cruise speed of 96 knots. The stall speed is 40 knots and the never exceed speed is 125 knots. It has a maximum range of 484 nautical miles. It can fly up to 12,500 feet and can climb at a rate of 835 feet per minute. The takeoff and landing distances are 290 meters and 310 meters, respectively.
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https://www.aviation-defence-universe.com/ruag-space-unveils-heat-protection-to-outfit-spacecraft-set-to-explore-mercury/
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Zurich, 19 June 2018. This October, the BepiColombo spacecraft, a joint project between the European and Japanese space agencies ESA and Jaxa, will launch from the European spaceport, Kourou, in French Guiana. The spacecraft will explore Mercury, the smallest planet in the solar system, and is currently being outfitted in a heat protection suit from RUAG Space, the leading supplier to the space industry in Europe.
The white thermal insulation was manufactured in Berndorf, Austria. The outside surface consists of high-temperature insulation made of ceramic fibers and will protect the spacecraft from the extreme temperatures in space and will also serve as protection against micrometeorites. “Mercury is the planet closest to the sun, so the spacecraft will have to withstand extreme heat of over 450 degrees Celsius”, explains Jörgen Remmelg, SVP Spacecraft, RUAG Space.
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Tue, May 22, 2007
Aircraft Suffers Apparent Engine Failure On Takeoff
A Perth, Australia pilot
was injured this weekend, when his homebuilt Bede Aircraft BD-5
went down seconds after takeoff Sunday.
Witnesses said the tiny plane (file photo of type, right)
impacted the runway seconds after it became airborne, due to
apparent engine failure. The aircraft came down on its belly,
skidded off the end of the runway and caught fire.
Pilot Peter Gilbertson was extricated from the aircraft by
spectators and airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with spinal
injuries and burns, according to The West Australian.
The accident occurred during the annual Sport Aircraft
Association WA Chapter fly-in in Northam, Australia. Northam Aero
Club president Tony Rees said more than 100 people were in
attendance and about 40 aircraft were participating.
"The plane landed very heavily," Rees said. "A couple of members
raced over with fire extinguishers and dragged the pilot out."
The fire was doused within minutes, but at least two rescuers
suffered minor burns.
Another witness said it appeared the plane had run into problems
prior to take-off.
"There seemed to be a bit of trouble when they were starting it
but eventually it got going," the witness said. "Three planes took
off together but that plane just basically lost power and dropped
out of the sky. It skidded about 80m to 100m off the runway and
caught fire. There were guys running across to get the pilot out
and we thought it would explode any minute."
He said Gilbertson appeared to be conscious and talking when he
was extricated from the aircraft.
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Air France Flight status
Check Air France Flight status
|Philadelphia · Wednesday, May 27|
|Boston · Wednesday, May 27|
The earliest flight to Boston on Air France departs Philadelphia at 17:54 and the estimated flight time is 1 hour(s) 23 minutes.
Air France mostly uses CRJ2 for this route.
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Feb. 15, 2013
Asteroid 2012 DA14 as Seen from Siding Spring, Australia
This animated set of images, from the telescope known as the iTelescope.net Siding Spring Observatory, shows asteroid 2012 DA14 as the streak moving from left to right in the field of view. The images were taken around 9:40 a.m. PST (12:40 p.m. EST, or 17:40 UTC) on Feb. 15, 2013. The exposure time was 5 seconds long. Image courtesy of E. Guido/N. Howes/Remanzacco Observatory.
These are some of many images that may be taken of the asteroid during its close - but safe - encounter with Earth. It will be observed by numerous optical observatories worldwide in an attempt to determine its rough shape, spin rate and composition. NASA scientists will use NASA's Goldstone Solar System Radar, located in California's Mojave Desert, to take radar images of the asteroid to determine its precise size and shape on Feb. 16, 18, 19 and 20. The NASA Near Earth Object Observation (NEOO) Program will continue to track the asteroid and predict its future orbit.
Diagram depicting the passage of asteroid 2012 DA14 through the Earth-moon system on Feb. 15, 2013. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
Asteroid 2012 DA14 is about 150 feet (45 meters) in diameter. It is expected to fly about 17,200 miles (27,000 kilometers) above Earth's surface at the time of closest approach, which is about 11:25 a.m. PST (2:25 p.m. EST) on Feb. 15. This distance is well away from Earth and the swarm of low Earth-orbiting satellites, including the International Space Station, but it is inside the belt of satellites in geostationary orbit (about 22,200 miles, or 35,800 kilometers, above Earth's surface.) The flyby of 2012 DA14 is the closest-ever predicted approach to Earth for an object this large.
Gingin Observatory Spots Near-Earth Asteroid at Closest Approach
Video above: Observatory in Australia around the time of its closest approach, 11:24:42 a.m. PST (2:24:42 p.m. EST, or 19:24:24 UTC), Feb. 15, 2013.
At that time, the asteroid was about 17,150 miles (27,600 kilometers) above Earth's surface. The asteroid appears streaked because the telescope was focused on the stars while the asteroid passed through the field of view. Images courtesy of Gingin Observatory/Tonello.
Outbound Near-Earth Asteroid, as Seen from Spain
Video above: This set of images from the La Sagra Sky Survey, operated by the Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca in Spain, shows the passage of asteroid 2012 DA14 shortly after its closest – and safe -- approach to Earth. The images were taken around 12:59 p.m. PST (3:59 p.m. EST, or 20:59 UTC) on Feb. 15, 2013. The images have been sped up 10 times.
In the last set of images, the fainter object that passes near the top of the field of view is a satellite or another asteroid. Images courtesy of La Sagra Sky Survey.
The NASA Near Earth Object Observation (NEOO) Program detects and tracks asteroids and comets passing close to Earth using ground- and space-based telescopes. The network of projects supported by this program, commonly called "Spaceguard," discovers these objects, characterizes a subset of them and plots their orbits to determine if any could be potentially hazardous to our planet.
The Near-Earth Object Program Office at JPL manages the technical and scientific activities for NASA's Near-Earth Object Observation Program of the Science Mission Directorate in Washington. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. The NEOO Program Office performs more precise orbit determination on the objects, and predicts whether any will become an impact hazard to the Earth, or any other planet in the solar system.
More information is available at: http://www.nasa.gov/topics/solarsystem/features/asteroidflyby.html
Asteroid and Comet Watch site: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/asteroids/main/index.html
Images (mentioned), Videos (mentioned), Text, Credit: NASA.
Best regards, Orbiter.ch
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Also, a burrowing probe called the mole will allow samples to be retrieved from up to 150 centimetres below the surface, away from life killing ultraviolet radiation. Pillinger notes: "Like the moles in your garden, the difficult thing is getting them out, but we have strategies for dealing with that."
Low and flat
Beagle 2 will be exploring a tiny patch of the Isidis Planitia, a low, flat basin 10° north of the Martian equator. It was chosen to balance the scientific interest - there are some signs of the presence of water activity - with a safe place to land.
NASA has made similar judgements for their twin landers, due to leave Earth on 8 and 25 June. The missions to land these quad-sized rovers on Mars are costing $800m.
They have one key thing that Beagle 2 does not - wheels - meaning they will be able to travel up to 1000 metres away from the landing site. But they have no mole or gas analysis package.
Pillinger acknowledges his instrument-packed lander is more scientifically ambitious than the NASA landers, bringing greater risks. But NASA has a "different philosophy" to the UK-led Beagle 2 team, he says. They are working in an ongoing space exploration program - "we may never get another chance".
New Scientist's attendance at the launch of Mars Express and Beagle 2 was assisted by ESA and the spacecrafts¹ prime contractor Astrium.
If you would like to reuse any content from New Scientist, either in print or online, please contact the syndication department first for permission. New Scientist does not own rights to photos, but there are a variety of licensing options available for use of articles and graphics we own the copyright to.
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STS-120 The Solar Arrays Wings
In a NASA pre-flight interview with Commander Pam Melroy she stated the following about the objective related to the solar arrays:
. . . . we’re taking the P6 solar array, which currently sits on top of the Z1 truss, where it’s been since 2000 when it was delivered just after the first people started living aboard the space station. And, we’re going to be moving it all the way out to the end of the port truss.
There are two SAWs designed, built and tested by Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, Calif., on the P6 module, and deployed in the opposite direction from each other. Each SAW is made up of two solar blankets mounted to a common mast. Before deployment, each panel is folded accordion style into a Solar Array Blanket Box measuring 20 inches high and 15 feet in length. Each blanket is only about 20 inches thick while in this stored position. The mast consists of interlocking battens that are stowed for launch inside a Mast Canister Assembly (MCA) designed, built and tested by ATK‐Able. The blanket boxes are deployed prior to SAW deploy. While the P6 SAWs are retracted for relocation, the blanket boxes will remain in the deployed position.
When fully deployed, the SAW extends 115 feet and spans 38 feet and extends to each side of the Integrated Equipment Assembly. Since the second SAW is deployed in the opposite direc‐tion, the total wing span is more than 240 feet.
Each SAW weighs more than 2,400 pounds and uses 32,800 solar array cells per wing, each measuring 8‐cm square with 4,100 diodes. The individual cells were made by Boeing’s Spectrolab and ASEC. There are 400 solar array cells to a string and there are 82 strings per wing. Each SAW is capable of generating nearly 32.8 kilowatts of direct current power. There are two SAWs on the P6 module yielding a total power generation capability approaching 66 kilowatts of unregulated power prior to distribution.
Source: NASA press kit for STS-120
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Company Overview of Airship Ventures, Inc.
Airship Ventures, Inc. operates a passenger airship in the San Francisco Bay Area on daily sight-seeing flights, air tours, advertising operations, event occasions, and scientific missions. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Moffett Field, California.
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10/25/2020 at 20:39 •
The 16.5 foot diameter Artemis heat shield (Image from NASA/Glenn Benson)
I had visited NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida where I had the pleasure of touring the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF) Annex run by Jacobs Space Operation Group. Martin Wilson gave me a guided tour. Wilson has a wealth of experience working with a variety of materials that were used on NASA’s Space Shuttle fleet which last flew in 2011.
Wilson, working in this field since the early 90s, has also developed thermal protection for the Orion spacecraft as well as the Artemis program. Advanced heat resistant materials are needed to protect the space vehicles upon re-entry back into the Earth’s atmosphere.
A lightweight surprise
The Space shuttle heat protection tiles weighed approximately 9 pounds per cubic foot. In his lab, Wilson picked up an Orion heat shield tile and said “catch” while he tossed it to me. I braced myself to catch a heavy tile, but when I caught it, the tile was as light as a piece of Styrofoam! Wilson was able to creatively manufacture these new tiles which would add far less weight than previous designs.
Figure 1 Thermal protection expert Martin Wilson is shown here on the right and Steve Taranovich is on the left of this photo holding a surprisingly lightweight Thermal demo tile that will be shaped to fit on the sides and top of the conical Orion spacecraft. (Image from Loretta Taranovich)
The Space Shuttle heat shielding
During re-entry, the Space Shuttle endured temperatures as high as 3,000 degrees F (1,650 degrees C) into Earth’s atmosphere.
The Space Shuttle tiles varied in thickness from 1 inch (2.54 centimeters [cm]) to 5 inches (12.7 cm) depending on the heating to which they would be subjected. The silica tile material is referred to as LI-900. It insulates heat so well that tiles can be held bare-handed on one side even while the opposite side is still red hot. LI-900 has a density of 9 pounds per cubic foot (144.2 kilograms per cubic meter [kg/m³]). They are made from pure silica glass fibers, but 94 percent of the volume of each tile is pure air, making each tile fairly light and strong!
Approximately 24,300 tiles were installed on each Space Shuttle, and each tile was designed to survive 100 trips to space and back.
Orion’s heat shield takes the brunt of the heat upon re-entry
In a new process, several large blocks of an ablative material called Avcoat, which is licensed from Boston-based Textron Systems, were produced at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans by Lockheed Martin. These blocks were shipped to Kennedy Space Center, where Lockheed Martin technicians machined them into more than 186 unique blocks and bonded them to the heat shield's surface.
The ablative material known as “Avcoat” were machined into 186 unique smaller blocks, and then applied by technicians onto the 16.5-foot-diameter (5-meter) heat shield’s underlying titanium skeleton and carbon-fiber skin.
Figure 2 Orion's new heat shield, for the Artemis-2 mission, is the largest of its kind developed for missions that will carry astronauts. The heat shield base structure has a titanium truss covered with a composite substrate skin composed of layers of carbon fiber material. (Image from NASA)
To fill tiny gaps between these blocks, the seams needed to be filled with a mixture, which over time, would become solid. Technicians then applied a coat of white epoxy paint to the heat shield's surface and also applied aluminized tape after the painted surface dried. The tape provides surface resistivity and will absorb solar heat and infrared emissions.
NASA chose an ablative heat shield which will slowly burn off since it is able to handle higher temperatures than the Space Shuttle tiles which were re-usable.
Unlike the Space Shuttle and other low-Earth-orbiting vehicles, which begin their entry into the atmosphere at close...Read more »
10/18/2020 at 21:39 •
Early in 2020, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) prioritized funding opportunities for public-private partnerships to achieve goals that would expand capabilities and opportunities in space. This effort will increase collaboration with the commercial space sector to leverage emerging markets and meet NASA's strategic goals. NASA's investment in industry partnerships will reduce development costs and accelerate the deployment of emerging space system capabilities.
Just recently, NASA selected 14 companies to develop varied technologies to foster a sustainable Artemis program on the Moon by 2030. One of these companies is called Astrobotic Technology which was given $5.8M. The company will demonstrate a fast, wireless charging system that will address the challenges associated with using that technology on the Moon. The effort will build and deliver flight units for potential use on commercial robotic landers. Astrobotic will collaborate with NASA Glenn and has teamed with WiBotic of Seattle to begin developing this technology.
Wireless charging in space and on the Moon involves wireless transmission for power systems whose mechanical connections, if used, would be prone to getting clogged with lunar dust. Wireless systems never mechanically wear out! Figure 1.
Figure 1 WiBotic wireless charging systems consist of four primary hardware components: Transmitter Unit, Transmitter Antenna Coil, Onboard Charger Unit, Receive Antenna Coil (Image from WiBotic)
For the system to deliver wireless power, the Transmitter will first check to be sure a robot is within range. The system is so flexible that even robots with completely different battery voltages can share the same Transmitter Unit. It automatically recognizes each robot and adjusts charge parameters accordingly.
The components allow for extremely effective charging station deployment. The stations deliver power opportunistically to keep robots topped off and operating for long periods. This is much better than the outdated “full drain and recharge strategy” seen elsewhere.
WiBotic will deliver the power behind autonomous vehicle operations on the Moon. These rovers can get a fast wireless charge when near any number of wireless charging stations situated around the Moon’s surface. Rovers do not have to mechanically connect to these stations, the wireless proximity charging allows rovers to get a quick charge for maximum rover uptime or a longer charge when needed so that they will be able to perform their tasks almost continuously around the clock (i.e. the Lunar clock)
Applications for wireless power on the Moon
Applications that will need proximity chargers on the Moon include the marsupial roving missions, for robotic systems that have no onboard nuclear or solar power generators, charging toolkits on crewed lunar terrain vehicles, and powering the heaters of critical devices to survive the cold, cold lunar night. Temperatures on the Moon are very hot in the daytime, about +100 degrees C. At night, the lunar surface gets very cold, as cold as -173 degrees C. Figure 2.
Figure 2 NASA's Axelrover is a whirling robot designed for the very challenging terrain on the Moon and beyond. NASA refers to a robot like the Axel rover as a 'tethered marsupial rover' because it would spend most of its time attached to a larger vehicle (Like a baby kangaroo in its mother’s pouch) until it is needed. (Image from NASA/JPL)
Here is a video of an older Astrobotic rover for the Moon at NASA’s Glenn research center. It is an old 2013 video but it gives a great example of what these rovers can do.
Astrobotic is basically developing custom designs, sensor systems, and rovers for planetary surface missions on the Moon, later on Mars and maybe even an asteroid or two. These rovers will autonomously explore, engage in site preparations, as well as resource extraction. The rovers will have co-location technology...Read more »
10/14/2020 at 00:36 •
A difficult problem NASA has faced since the early days of space travel is the need to efficiently filter water. There is a huge cost to carry water into space: When blasting off from a Kennedy Space Center launch pad, the rocket must overcome and escape Earth’s gravity pull. Every pound counts and contributes to more rocket fuel needed to break free of Earth’s gravity pull. Water costs $10,000 per pound and one gallon of water weighs 8.33 pounds! Since astronauts are limited to three gallons a day that costs $249,000 each day---per astronaut. To mitigate this problem, all types of moisture must be recycled into drinking water aboard any spacecraft.
I met an astronaut at NASA Ames Research Center in California during a visit to a laboratory there working on a unique water filtration system. The astronaut met me with a beacon of urine in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. His comment, with a big smile was, “On the International Space Station (ISS), tonight’s urine is tomorrow morning’s coffee!”
On the ISS, every drop of moisture, from humidity to urine, is filtered, purified, and reused. However, the current system depends heavy upon specialized filtration beds that weigh down resupply missions and need to be swapped out every 90 days. This system unfortunately fails to filter out certain semi-volatile contaminants.
The Advanced Water Recycling group at NASA’s Ames Research Center, developed a possible unique solution which does the job and can ultimately lead to a smaller, low-cost, light weight solution for the ISS and other future endeavors to the Moon and Mars and beyond. Figure 1.
Figure 1 The water recovery component of the Environmental Control and Life Support System or ECLSS (Image from NASA)
There are two key components which make up the ISS Regenerative ECLSS: The Water Recovery System, or WRS, and the Oxygen Generation System, or OGS. The WRS conducts the water purification and filtration process in the ECLSS. From this WRS, commercial companies accessed this technology from NASA and began to adapt it to a simpler Earth-based water treatment system for areas around the world with no access to drinkable water.
NASA's previous research provided the Microbial Check Valve, or MCV, an integral component of the purification and filtration process. This is an iodinated-resin which provides a basic means of controlling microbial growth in water without using any power. By dispensing iodine into the water, an important secondary nutritional function for the populace is an added benefit. This chemical, when added to the diet, is known to promote proper brain functions and maintain bodily hormone levels to regulate cell development and growth. Children who lack iodine in their diets can exhibit growth mental retardation.
There are many, many other people around the world who are forced to use water contaminated by livestock that they sift through a cloth fabric to remove dirt and debris. Clean water, for many people, is too far away from villages which makes transporting that water to their village virtually impossible. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 Shown here are volunteers installing and testing a water purification system in Kendala, Iraq. The Microbial Check Valve is in action here (Image from Concern for Kids)
Mimicking human kidneys
Peter Holme Jensen, CEO and cofounder of the company Aquaporin A/S, commented “Nature is our biggest R&D lab. Whatever discoveries nature has made, they’re quite efficient.” Jensen met Michael Flynn, the lead for the Advanced Water Recycling group at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Flynn introduced a possible solution on which he and his NASA colleagues had been working.
The project was to develop a water filtration system based on aquaporins—the proteins that all living cells use to transfer water through their membranes. Aquaporins enable plant roots to absorb water from soil and also for human kidneys, to filter about 45 gallons of...Read more »
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- Status Report
- Jan 28, 2023
Genesis Mission Status Update January 20, 2003
The Genesis spacecraft continues its mission collecting solar wind material
expelled from the Sun. Telemetry from the Genesis spacecraft indicates that
it is spinning at a rate of 1.594 rotations per minute and in overall good
Over this past week, the spacecraft’s ‘low solar speed’ collector array has
been logging the majority of collection time. There are three collector
arrays aboard Genesis that are exposed to or hidden from the solar wind,
one for each of the three solar wind regimes. Which collector array is
exposed is determined by the data received by sensitive ion and electron
monitors located on the spacecraft’s equipment deck. These monitors
scrutinize the solar wind passing by the spacecraft and relay this
information to the onboard computer, which in turn commands the collector
arrays to deploy and retract as needed.
Genesis Vital Statistics:
- 530 days since launch.
- 439 days to planned completion of solar particle collection.
- 597 days to Genesis return to Earth.
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The European Space Agency has successfully test-fired a 3D-printed platinum alloy thruster. The thruster combination chamber and nozzle were printed in layers using platinum-rhodium alloy, employing a laser printing machine normally used for creating jewelry.
The aim of putting together this thruster was to test out alternative manufacturing methods aimed at reducing material costs. Despite being unsure as to whether the manufacturing method would even work or whether the required metal powder would hold up, the scientists managed to create a viable thruster by employing layer-by-layer printing.
The development and succesful testing of this thruster goes to show that 3D-printing can indeed have viable applications in the aerospace industry. Moreover, this project also shows that costs can indeed by cut by streamlining production, whilst adding useful flexibility and diversity.
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Six VH-92As will be delivered to replace aging VH-3D and VH-60N helicopters.
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on June 10, 2019, awarded Lockheed Martin a $ 542 million contract to build six VH-92A presidential helicopters. The new helicopters are part of the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), with contract options for up to 23 total aircraft, that will replace the current fleet of 11 VH-3Ds and 8 VH-60Ns.
The Presidential VH-3D, (that, when carrying the President of the U.S. uses the radio callsign “Marine One” by which the aircraft is known) is operated by the U.S. Marine Corps HMX-1. The unit also operates the green-painted MV-22 Ospreys (also referred to as “Green Tops”) that fly the White House Staff during the President’s travels.
Both the “White Tops” (VH-3Ds and VH-60Ns), that usually fly the POTUS and accompanying VIPs at home and abroad as part of the Executive Flight Detachment, and the “Green Tops” (12x MV-22 Ospreys) that fly the supporting staff, are based at Quantico, Virginia, south of Washington DC.
The Executive Flight Detachment actually operates extensively out of an alert facility at Naval Support Facility Anacostia in Washington DC, much closer to the White House than Quantico.
According to NAVAIR’s official statement “the VH-92A aircraft will increase performance and payload over the current Presidential helicopters, VH-3D and VH-60N, that have been serving over 40 years. The VH-92A will provide enhanced crew coordination systems and communications capabilities, plus improve availability and maintainability.”
The helicopters follow the three VH-92As already acquired for testing, which have been regularly flying at NAS Patuxent River in various conditions for approximatively 520 flight hours, including take-off and landing on the White House South Lawn in 2018. Pilots from Marine Helicopter One Squadron (also known as HMX-1) are already training on the new helicopter, after Lockheed Martin delivered the first VH-92A training device at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Virginia, earlier this year. The Flight Training Device (FTD) is a replica of the VH-92A cockpit to give pilots mission-oriented flight training in a simulation-based training device. The Initial Operational Capability is expected in late 2020, while the deliveries should be complete by 2023.
According to Vertical Magazine, “as of last May, total acquisition costs for the Sikorsky VH-92A presidential helicopter were estimated at $4.95 billion, down around 4.5 percent from the $5.18 billion estimated in April 2014. With the program expected to deliver 23 aircraft, that equates to a unit cost of around $215 million per helicopter.”
The U.S. Navy already attempted to replace its aging Marine One fleet when, in 2005, Lockheed Martin and AgustaWestland won the first VXX competition with a variant of the AW-101, called VH-71, against a first version of the Sikorsky VH-92. After years of delays and a cost increase from the initial $ 6.5 billion up to $ 13 billion, the program was terminated in 2009. According to Leonardo Aircraft Division, the new company into which AgustaWestland merged, the seven VH-71 prototypes already built are being converted in the CH-149 Cormorant configuration and they will integrate the current Search and Rescue fleet of 14 Cormorant helicopters in service in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Based on Sikorsky’s commercial S-92, used primarily for offshore oil platforms and SAR operations, the VH-92A incorporates an executive cabin interior and specialized equipment for the U.S. President. Not much is known about this equipment, but it is believed that, as the VH-3D, it will include a day/night/all-weather operations navigation system, GPS, TCAS, survivability systems, extensive secure and non-secure communication systems, EMP hardening and ballistic armor. The only confirmed features at this time, spotted on the first prototypes, are extended range fuel tanks, the AN/AAQ-24 Nemesis Directional Infra-Red Counter Measures (DIRCM) system, already used by the Air Force One, and a full satellite communication (SATCOM) capability.
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Al Manar released the video on Friday after Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah confirmed the flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that entered Israeli airspace earlier this week.The operation, code-named Hussein Ayub (the ex-commander of Hezbollah air force who was martyred in 1996), saw Hezbollah’s drone fly hundreds of kilometers into the Israeli airspace and get very close to Dimona nuclear plant without being detected by advanced Israeli and US radars, Nasrallah said during a televised speech late on Thursday."This is only part of our capabilities," he stressed, adding that Israelis have admitted to their security failure despite being provided with the latest technologies by Western powers.
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The Syma X7 Spaceship is a four-bladed radio control quadcopter capable of 4-channel movement in the air. This means that it can ascended and descend, fly back and forth, rotate on the spot and also strafe from side-to-side. To aid this enhanced mobility, the X7 also features a 3AXIS gyro stabilisation system to increase in-flight stability and provide more control, making it simple to fly for pilots of all skill levels.
The intuitive controller is easy to use and has a range of inputs for every aspect of flight, from fine-tuning and mode selectors to speed control and even a 360 eversion roll trigger. It operates on the 2.4G frequency too, meaning faster response times, reduced power consumption, less interference and a greater control range.
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High Altitude Search for Jim Gray
We have now added the data captured by the NASA ER-2 plane yesterday over the ocean area outside of San Francisco. We were very fortunate that this flight was scheduled for yesterday and that the NASA folks were interested in having it capture these images. We have been able to split them just like yesterday’s satellite images and create HITs (Human Interface Tasks) from them.
The images are in this Mechanical Turn HIT Group.
The ER-2 is a high-altitude aircraft that replaced the famous U2 aircrafts of the cold war. For this run it was equipped with near-infrared cameras that make it extremely suitable for finding man-made reflective surfaces in a natural environment. Land will show up as red and sea as dark blue. Any foreign object in the sea would be bright, close to white.
PS: an earlier seperate group we created will be phased out, it was too confusing
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FL Technics Training supplements EASA Part 147 certificate with Embraer 190
FL Technics Training, a global provider of aviation technical training services, further expands its EASA Part 147 certificate by supplementing it with a new Embraer ERJ-190 type training. Following the successful certification process, FL Technics Training is now qualified to provide aviation specialists with Embraer ERJ-190 series (GE CF34) B1.1 and B2 (sub-) categories aircraft type theoretical training. The training covers general familiarization with the aircraft’s systems and power plants, conducting system, component and functional checks, component replacement and troubleshooting as well as other subjects.
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OverviewUsing the engineering design process, students will design, build, test and improve a crew exploration vehicle capable of carrying two 2-centimeter-tall "passengers" and floating in water for one minute without leaking.
- The water test should be conducted in a space where water can spill, as there will likely be drips when the craft lands or is removed.
- Having multiple water bins will speed up the testing process by allowing multiple groups to test their CEVs simultaneously.
- Placing towels under the bins will help minimize water spreading on the floor or tables.
- Because some spacecraft may fail the float test, it is important to have additional materials available for students to rebuild their CEVs with dry materials.
During the early days of human space flight, NASA relied on ocean landings, called splashdowns, to return crews safely back to Earth. The ocean provided a softer landing surface than land and allowed crew exploration vehicles, or CEVs, to be built without the rockets required for returning on land. This saved time in the design process as well as money and weight when the crew vehicles were built.
The advantages of landing in water do come with some drawbacks. The ocean is large and the capsule, once landed, is subject to ocean currents and winds. In 1961, a problem with the hatch on Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 capsule caused the vehicle to fill with water and eventually sink. Luckily, Grissom was able to get out and was rescued. When Scott Carpenter landed during the Mercury Project in 1962, he was off course. Carpenter missed his landing site by more than 250 miles and had to float in his capsule for several hours while rescuers searched the Atlantic Ocean.
For 30 years, NASA's Space Shuttle program relied on reusable spacecraft that touched down like an airplane on landing. When the Space Shuttle program was retired, NASA began developing a new crew exploration vehicle that will once again land crews of astronauts on water. A water landing means cost and mass savings, as well as a less complex design for the vehicle, which is designed to take humans to Mars.
NASA's Orion Multipurpose Crew Vehicle is designed to ride atop the agency's Space Launch System, or SLS, a new heavy-lift rocket in development. An Orion crew vehicle has already been tested in flight and another will be tested once more on SLS’s first launch. During the second SLS launch, Orion will carry a crew on board. Even though this will only be the third space flight for Orion, thousands of tests will have been conducted on Earth to ensure astronaut safety, including water-landing tests!
Many of NASA's water-landing tests occur at the Hydro Impact Basin at the agency's Langley Research Center. The tests are designed to see how the capsule will perform in different scenarios. Variables that are tested include speed, approach angle and capsule angle. Test dummies inside the capsule are loaded with sensors to help scientists and engineers understand how astronauts will be affected by different landing scenarios.
- Have students watch an animation of Orion’s Exploration Flight Test 1 to learn about the vehicle. To provide students with more background about the test flight, visit the Orion Exploration Flight 1 page or the Fact Sheet.
- Share with students how NASA has tested the Orion Multipurpose Crew Vehicle, or MPCV, to better understand what happens to the capsule and astronauts during splashdown. For more information about splashdown tests, go here.
- Have students watch the Orion Model Vertical Splash Test and Orion Space Capsule Drop Test, Part II to help them get an understanding of how water landing tests are carried out. Introduce students to the challenge.
- Lead a discussion about the importance of building a crew exploration vehicle capable of landing in water and not leaking over a period of time. Give the example of Scott Carpenter's 1962 splashdown.
- Introduce the challenge and distribute the challenge worksheet. As a class, students will discuss the criteria for success and the limiting constraints. In their groups, they should brainstorm ideas for how to accomplish the goal set forth in the challenge.
- Balance and center of mass
- Total mass
- Waterproofing techniques
- Vehicle egress
- Students should determine which idea(s) they will incorporate into their design and sketch what their design will look like.
- Using the materials provided, have students build the CEV based on their design.
- Have each team drop the CEV in the water basin from a height of approximately 61 cm (about 2 feet) to test its ability to remain upright, float and keep water from entering. Students will test the CEV three times, for one minute per test. If available, students can use a mobile device to make a slow-motion recording of the drop to view what might otherwise happen too quickly to see during the test. This can clue students into what happens during the test, showing what is working as expected and why failures might be occurring.
- After each float test, students should examine the CEV. Have them inspect the interior for moisture. There may not be pools of water, so students should also look for other signs of moisture. During construction, students should mark the bottom of the interior of the capsule with several straight lines from a non-permanent ink pen. Wet paper will warp and the moisture will cause the ink to run, indicating a leak.
- The following guiding questions can be used to evaluate the design performance after each test.
- Did the CEV float?
- Did the CEV remain upright?
- Did the interior of the CEV remain dry?
- Did the hatch remain closed?
- What worked as expected?
- What unexpected things happened during or at the end of the drop, or during the float?
- Students should assess what didn’t work and think about changes that can be made to the design. They should also look at what worked in the design and determine if changes can or should be made to improve performance. It’s important that students make only one change at a time. This allows them to test that single variable in the design. If multiple changes are made, there is no way to know for sure which change in the design resulted in a change in performance.
- After making changes to their design, students should return to Step 8. The Test, Evaluate, Improve, Retest cycle can be repeated as many times as is necessary or practical to develop a design that meets the criteria for success in the design challenge.
Things to consider:
- What was the greatest challenge for your team today?
- Why was it important that the hatch stay closed during the drop tests?
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Pilot Causes Hijacking Scare in India After Squawking Distress Code
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An Ariana Afghan Airlines flight was delayed more than two hours after the pilot in command accidentally squawked a distress code indicating that the flight had been hijacked. The flight was scheduled to depart Delhi (DEL) at 2:30pm local time bound for Kandahar, Afghanistan (KDH). As the flight made its way to the runway, authorities were alerted to the departing flight squawking 7500, a code that indicates a flight has been hijacked, as it made its way to the runway, causing local authorities to spring into action.
Upon transmitting the distress call, multiple anti-terror forces responded to the false alarm. The flight was kept on the ground in isolation for more than two hours until authorities could verify that the flight was secure. Upon deeming the security of the aircraft “satisfactory,” the plane continued on to its destination without incident.
The hijacking scare is reported to have occurred on November 10th. The flight, Ariana Afghan Airlines flight FG312, was operated by a Boeing 737-400 (registration YA-PID). There were 9 crew members and 125 passengers onboard the flight.
Local news outlets are publishing stories reporting that FG312 was delayed after the pilots “accidentally hit the hijacking button.” While there isn’t a dedicated hijacking button aboard an aircraft, there are ways for pilots to indicate that a flight has been hijacked. This is done through the use of the aircraft’s transponder and squawk codes. The international squawk code for a hijacking is 7500. Following the September 11th attacks, international standards were changed to prevent anyone from switching off the 7500 squawk code until authorities confirm a threat does not exist.
This is not the first incident for Ariana Afghan Airlines. The airline’s track record is so poor that it is not allowed to overfly or serve the European Union. Among some of the airline’s more recent accidents include two runway excursions, one in 2007 and again in 2014. The airline has not issued a statement regarding the incident.
This also isn’t the first time Kandahar International Airport has experienced a hijacking incident. In 1999, a Taliban boarded an Indian Airlines flight bound for Delhi and demanded the aircraft land at Kandahar Airport. The incident resulted in one fatality and 17 injuries.
Featured image via Ariana Afghan Airlines on Facebook.
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On july 21 2011, us space shuttle atlantis made its last landing, to put an end to the long and interesting program space transportation system. For a number of reasons the technical and economic nature it was decided to cease operation of the system of the space shuttle. However, from the idea of reusable spacecraft is not abandoned. Currently, several similar projects, and some of them have already managed to show its potential. Project of the reusable spacecraft "Space shuttle" had several main goals.
One of the main was to reduce the cost of the flight and prepare for it. Possibility of multiple use of the same vehicle in theory, given known benefits. In addition, the typical technical appearance of the entire complex allowed appreciably to increase the allowable size and weight of the payload. A unique feature of the sts was the possibility of a return spacecraft to land within its gruzootseke. The last vehicle start altantis, july 8, 2011 photo by nasa however, in the course of operation was found to have failed to perform not all tasks.
So, in practice, the preparation of the ship for the flight was too long and expensive – by these parameters, the project did not meet the original requirements. In some cases, reusable ship basically could not replace "Regular" boosters. Finally, the gradual moral and physical obsolescence of technology led to the most serious risks for the crew. In the end, the decision was made to cease operation of complex space transportation system. The last of the 135th flight in the summer of 2011.
Four available vehicle was written off and transferred to museums unnecessary. The most famous consequence of these decisions was the fact that the american space program for several years remained without its own manned spacecraft. Until now, astronauts have to get into orbit with the help of Russian technology. In addition, for an indefinite period the entire planet was left without used reusable systems. However, certain measures have been taken.
To date, american companies have developed several projects of reusable spacecraft of one sort or another. All new designs have at least withdrawn to the test. In the foreseeable future, they will also be able to enroll in the full-scale operation. Boeing x-37 the main component of the complex sts represented the orbital plane. This concept currently is used in project x-37 the boeing company.
Back in the late nineties, boeing and nasa began to study the subject of reusable vehicles, capable of orbiting and fly in the atmosphere. In the beginning of the last decade this work has led to the start of the project x-37. In 2006, a prototype of a new type came to flight tests with discharge from the aircraft carrier. Machine boeing x-37b in the fairing of the launch vehicle. Photo us air force the program is interested in military-air forces of the USA, and since 2006, has implemented in their interest, although at a certain assistance from nasa.
According to official data, the air force wish to have a promising orbital plane capable of space to display various goods or to perform various experiments. According to various estimates, the current draft of the x-37b can be used in the other missions, including the conduct of intelligence or the execution of a full-fledged combat operation. The first space flight of the x-37b took place in 2010. In late april, the carrier rocket atlas v launched a camera into orbit, where he spent 224 days. Landing "On an aircraft" took place in early december of the same year.
In march of next year started the second flight, which lasted until june of 2012. In december took place the next launch, and the third planting was conducted in october 2014. From may 2015 to may 2017 experienced x-37b carried out its fourth flight. On 7 september last year began the next test flight.
When it will be completed is not specified. According to the few official figures, the purpose of the flight is to study the operation of new equipment in orbit, and conducting various experiments. Even if you experienced x-37b and solve problems of a military nature, the customer and the provider do not disclose such information. In its current form is a product of the boeing x-37b is a plane-rocket plane characteristic appearance. It has a large fuselage and planes are medium in size. Uses a rocket engine; the control is automatic or by command from the ground.
Data show that in the fuselage provides a cargo compartment with a length of over 2 m and a diameter of over 1 m, which can accommodate up to 900 kg payload. Right now an experienced x-37b is in orbit and solves the problem. When he returns to earth is unknown. For information about the next course until the pilot project is also not specified. Apparently, new messages about the interesting development will appear not earlier than next landing of the prototype. Spacedev / sierra nevada dream chaser another version of the orbital plane is the vehicle dream chaser from spacedev, the company.
This project was developed in 2004 to participate in the program nasa's commercial orbital transportation services (cots), however, could not pass the first stage of selection. However, the developer soon agreed to cooperate with the firm united launch alliance, which was ready to offer its carrier rocket atlas v. In 2008, spacedev became a part of sierra nevada corporation, and shortly thereafter received additional funding to create its orbital plane. Later came the agreement with lockheed martin on the joint construction of experienced technicians. Experienced orbital plane dream chaser.
Photo by nasa in october 2013, a flight prototype of the apparatus of the dream chaser was dropped from a helicopter carrier, then moved to the flight plan and performed a horizontal landing. Despite the breakage when landing, the prototype confirmed the design characteristics. Later it was done some other checks on the stands. According to their results, the project was modified, and in 2016, has started construction of a prototype for space flight.
In the middle of last year, nasa, sierra nevada and ula signed an agreement to conduct two orbital flights in 2020-21. Not so long ago the developers of the device dream chaser received permission to hold a launch in late 2020. Unlike several other modern developments, the first space mission of this ship will be the real load. The ship will have to deliver to the international space station certain goods. In the existing view of the reusable spacecraft, sierra nevada / spacedev dream chaser is an aircraft characteristic appearance, resembling some of the american and foreign developments. The machine has a total length of 9 m and is equipped with a triangular wing span of 7 m.
For compatibility with existing boosters in the future will be developed foldable wing. Takeoff weight was set at a level of 11. 34 t dream chaser will be able to deliver to the iss 5. 5 tons of cargo and return to earth up to 2 t. The descent from orbit "On an aircraft" due to less congestion, which is expected to be useful for the delivery of some equipment and samples within individual experiments. Spacex dragon for a number of reasons, the idea of the orbital plane is currently not very popular among developers of new space technology. More convenient and efficient is now considered a multi-ship "Traditional" appearance, into orbit with a rocket and returning to earth without using wings.
The most successful developing this kind of product is the dragon from spacex. The cargo ship spacex dragon (mission crs-1) near the iss. Photo by nasa work on the dragon project started in 2006 and was performed in the framework of the cots. The aim of the project was the creation of a spacecraft with the possibility of multiple launches and returns. The first version of the project assumed creation of the transport vehicle, and further based on it was planned to develop a manned model.
To date, dragon's version of "Truck" showed certain results, whereas the expected success of the manned version of the ship constantly moves in time. The first trial run of the transport ship dragon took place in late 2010. After all the required improvements nasa has ordered a full-scale launch of such a device for delivering cargo to the international space station. 25 may 2012 "Dragon" successfully docked to the iss. Further, there have been several new launches to deliver cargo to orbit.
The most important stage of the program was the start of 3 june 2017. For the first time in the history of the program was the re-launch of the renovated ship. In december was sent into space in another unit already flown to the iss. With all trials to date products are dragon made 15 flights. In 2014, the company announced future spacex manned dragon v2 spacecraft.
It was argued that this device, which is a development of the existing truck will be able to deliver to orbit or return home to seven astronauts. It was also reported that in the future the new ship will be used to fly around the moon, including tourists onboard. As often happens with projects of the company spacex, the timing of the project dragon v2 several times shifted. So, due to delays with the proposed falcon heavy first test date moved to 2018, and the first manned flight of postepenno.
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On October 28, the company’s eighth anniversary, Los Angeles Helicopters (LAH) moved from its two small buildings at Long Beach Airport (LGB) to a larger, 12,000-sq-ft facility on the other side of the airport.
LAH provides helicopter pilot instruction at its FAA-accredited flight training school. The company also operates helicopter tours and charters, and buys, sells, and maintains rotorcraft. Los Angeles Helicopters is an authorized Robinson Helicopter Company dealer for new aircraft sales, and is a service and overhaul center for the R44 and R22 helicopters.
The new location offers street-front entry for customers, a spacious hangar with maintenance area, company-operated fuel truck service and pads for its five Robinson R22s and three R44s right outside its door
"The ramp was a good 400 yards away from the old buildings," said Mike Rogers, the company’s president and CEO. "You’d have to walk through about 10 rows of airplanes to get out to the helicopters back then."
The second floor of LAH’s new home includes seven classrooms — three more than in the old building — for their flight school, which includes primary, commercial, CFI, instrument and long-line training.
"It’s just a whole different property now," Rogers told Rotor & Wing. "We have room to grow."
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Stay InspiredEAA is your guide to getting the most out of the world of flight and giving your passion room to grow.
Fairness for Pilots Act Expands on Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2
July 22, 2017 - Last July, third-class medical reform, the cornerstone of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, was signed into law, and on May 1, 2017, those reforms officially took effect. These reforms have been a game-changer for pilots across the country — and they would not have become law and fully implemented without the strong and consistent advocacy of the general aviation community.
We cannot forget about the additional provisions of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 that still need to be enacted. These provisions address many other injustices and challenges facing the general aviation community. Each year at Oshkosh, and at other aviation events around the country, I continue to hear directly from pilots about issues they face dealing with the federal bureaucracy. I am committed to enacting legislation to provide needed relief to airmen.
Earlier this year, I introduced the Fairness for Pilots Act (S. 755). This bill contains all the provisions of the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2 that were left out of last year’s FAA bill. These provisions include enhanced due process for GA pilots by empowering them with the right to appeal an FAA decision through a new, merit-based trial in federal court. In this trial, the FAA bears the burden of proof, enshrining a pilot’s constitutional right of being considered innocent until proven guilty.
The Fairness for Pilots Act increases transparency for airmen subject to an FAA enforcement action by requiring the FAA to share with an airman the specific activity that triggered the FAA investigation and provide specific documentation (such as Enforcement Investigative Reports) relevant to its investigation. Airmen should know why they are being investigated and have the appropriate documentation to prepare a proper defense so they can respond to the FAA from an informed position. This transparency also extends to situations involving re-examination. The FAA would have to provide detailed information describing the basis for requesting the re-examination.
The Fairness for Pilots Act also requires the FAA to designate a sole source repository for notices to airmen (NOTAMs) and certify their accuracy, while providing key information including the effective duration of temporary flight restrictions in NOTAMs. This is all to ensure pilot safety and easy access to all relevant information before flying. It gives airmen increased access to flight data, so that information is available for pilots to use in their defense during an enforcement action proceeding. Finally, my bill ensures the FAA has flexibility to resolve enforcement cases with warning notices or letters of correction at all stages of an investigation, preventing airmen from unnecessarily facing formal legal action in court.
The Fairness for Pilot’s Act was crafted with direct input from the general aviation community. In fact, this legislation is the genesis of forums I hosted at past EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in conventions. I look forward to once again hearing your feedback on issues facing the general aviation community and what general aviation priorities can be best addressed legislatively. This is my 39th consecutive year attending Oshkosh, and I look forward to seeing you here!
BOX: Mark Your Calendar
Congressional Forum With Sen. James Inhofe
Saturday, July 29
10 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Forum Stage 6
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What Does An Aviation Mechanic Do?
Aircraft mechanics diagnose and repair problems in an aircraft. They may also be involved in the refurbishing of older planes.
How Do I Become An Aviation Mechanic?
An Airframe and/or Powerplant degree or certificate or something similar is necessary to work in this field; this allows someone to be an aircraft maintenance technician.
What is the Average Salary For An Aviation Mechanic?
High – 82,000
Median – 58,000
Low – 35,000
What Courses Should I Take To Become An Aviation Mechanic?
- Trade-related courses
- Automotive Repair
What Is The Work Environment For An Aviation Mechanic?
Airplane mechanics work on airfields and in hangars and are generally employed in the aerospace and air transportation industries. This job may be physically demanding because of the lifting and use of heavy power tools. These environments may also be very loud.
What Is The Future Outlook For An Aviation Mechanic?
There will likely be strong competition for these positions. Opportunities may differ based on geographical location.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada
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MP for Basildon and Billericay, John Baron is encouraging local schools to compete in the UK’s largest youth model rocket competition – The UK Rocketry Challenge.
The UK Rocketry Challenge involves the design, build and launch of a model rocket with the aim of ensuring the passenger – one raw egg – remains intact throughout the launch and landing. The rocket must reach 775 feet with specific target flight duration of 41-43 seconds. Rules governing the competition are altered every year to ensure designs can’t be repeated.
The national final champions win an all-expenses paid trip to Paris, to represent the UK in a fly off against teams from the USA, Japan and France at the Paris International Airshow in June 2017.
Past success for schools in the Rocketry Challenge include James Hornsby School of Laindon, which won the UK Rocketry Challenge in 2015 and competed in the International Rocketry Challenge in Paris against the French and USA teams.
“The UK Rocketry Challenge provides students with a unique opportunity to apply what they have learnt in science, technology, engineering and maths and gain highly valued skills, whilst also having a lot of fun. I hope local schools in Basildon and Billericay take part in the competition and I look forward to supporting them as they reach for the sky.”
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The new route will be operated by the airline’s newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350-900.
Come 2020, Delta Air Lines looks set to launch a new nonstop service to Shanghai. In a bid to expand connectivity between its hub at Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP) and the Asia-Pacific region, the US carrier hopes to have its first-ever nonstop connection to China.
According to a proposal the airline recently submitted, the new service will be operated by its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350-900. Meanwhile, the route frequency has yet to be announced.
The Shanghai-Minneapolis service comes as the airline prepares to start nonstop flights between MSP and Seoul next April, which joins its existing route from the hub to Tokyo Haneda. The latter is currently the airline’s only service from MSP to Asia.
Delta CEO, Ed Bastian, said: “In addition to our Twin Cities customers, this new route will benefit travelers across the US with more competition and options for service to Shanghai thanks to our connecting hub at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport.”
For travelers, the new Shanghai service means that they’ll be able to connect to services operated by partner carriers China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines, which fly to some 70 destinations in China.
Meanwhile, business-class passengers can look forward to flying in the airline’s new Delta One Suites, which are billed by the airline as “the world’s first all-suite business class” product.
More information here.
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Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights
MOSCOW, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Russian and Ukrainian military officials both reported downing enemy planes on Sunday in different areas of the 1,000-km-long (621-mile) front of their 22-month-old war.
The head of Ukraine’s air force, Mykola Oleshchuk, said Ukrainian anti-aircraft units had struck a Russian Su-34 fighter bomber near the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov in southern Ukraine.
Oleshchuk, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the aircraft had not returned to its base, but gave no further information.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said earlier that its air defence systems had shot down four Ukrainian military aircraft over the past 24 hours — just two days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv had downed three Russian aircraft.
In its daily dispatch, the Russian Defence Ministry said its air defence shot down three Su-27 fighter planes and one Su-24 tactical bomber in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions of southeastern Ukraine. The dispatch gave no further details.
On Friday, Zelenskiy said the country’s forces shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft on the southern front, hailing it as a success in the war.
Air Force chief Oleshchuk also said the planes had been downed.
Reuters was not quickly able to corroborate the battlefield reports from either side.
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In September-October 1991 in the North navy The Yak-41M vertical / short take-off and landing aircraft (V / KVP) was tested. The tests were carried out on the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union S.G. Gorshkov, heavy aircraft carrier (TAKR) cruiser (TAKR) (before TAKR Baku), the Yak-1991M was not only the next stage in the development of Russian B aircraft after the Yak-41 / KVP, but also a staging machine in stories world aviation - the first supersonic aircraft of vertical take-off and landing.
The first studies of a supersonic vertically taking off fighter aircraft, designed to defend aircraft carriers from air attacks, were carried out at the Speed Station in 1974. Taking into account the experience of creating and operating the Yak-38 aircraft in 1975, the design of the new aircraft under the symbol Yak-41 (product "48") began. A large amount of work was done on the choice of the aerodynamic scheme of the car, several alternative variants of the power plant were considered. The results of research and development formed the basis of proposals for the aircraft with a single up-and-down engine.
The Government Decree adopted in November 1977 of the year approved the proposal of the Air Force, Navy and the Ministry of Aviation Administration with the request of the Moscow Highway Plant "Speed" to create a supersonic vertical takeoff-landing fighter and submit it to state tests in 1982. At the same time, the Ordinance provided for the creation of a training version of the Yak-41UT aircraft, presenting it for testing in the 1983 year, and also developing a technical proposal for creating a ship-based SUVS attack aircraft in the 1978 year.
In 1977, the specialists of the branch of ZOCNII developed and then presented tactical and technical requirements (TTT) of the Navy Air Force to a new vertical take-off and landing fighter intended for basing on the aircraft carrying ships: 11433 (Novorossiysk), 11434 (Baku) ), 11435 ("Tbilisi"), as well as the TKR project 1143 ("Kiev" and "Minsk") after their modernization. In the event of a delay in the creation of a new aircraft, it was envisaged that the YN-11434М cruisers of the 38 project would be equipped with an aircraft group.
The development of a supersonic VTOL aircraft was conducted under the guidance of Deputy General Designer S.А. Yakovlev (son of AS Yakovlev) and was carried out exactly on time. Gradually, the designers. Began to give preference to the scheme of the aircraft with a combined power plant of the type used on the Yak-38. But work on the car with a single lift-main engine (PMD) did not stop.
In March 1979, the OKB completed the development of the draft design of the aircraft with a single PMD R-79В-300 and built its layout. At the same time, materials on a multi-purpose fighter with an expanded armament and a combined power-plant were presented to the commission of the Ministry of Defense.
According to the results of the commission’s work, an instruction was taken by MAP to develop a preliminary design at the MMP “Speed” and build a model of a fighter with a combined power plant.
When creating a combined power plant, we decided to use two lifting engines RD-41 with a weight of each 4100 kg and one lifting and cruising engine Р-79 (Р-79В-300) with a load 15500 kg. The power plant of three engines with an electronic control system according to calculations could provide a vertical take-off or take-off with a short run-up (within the length of the deck of an aircraft carrier) of an aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 19500 kg.
In the course of design work, aerotube and bench tests, the wing area of the aircraft (initially 29,3 m2) had to be significantly increased.
Meanwhile, the timing of the development and creation of the power plant was delayed. In addition, views on the purpose of the aircraft have changed in accordance with the new tasks of the ship aviation. As a result, an addition was developed to the TTTT of the Navy Air Force, according to which it was prescribed to create the Yak-41 attack aircraft on the basis of the developed project.
At the beginning of 1980 of the year, in accordance with the directive of the General Staff on the reorientation of the aircraft fleet of the projected fifth TAKR to vertical and short take-off aircraft, the TTT was adjusted to the aircraft approved in 1978.
In November of the same year, the Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force and Navy approved the TTT refinement to the Yak-41 fighter, according to which the Speed Speed Company was tasked to ensure a shortened take-off with the takeoff of 120-130 m, take-off from the springboard and landing with a short run. In the same month, the MoD (Navy Air Force) Commission reviewed the conceptual design and layout of the Yak-41, but it took almost half a year to approve the commission’s protocol.
Somewhat later, within the framework of the general development of views on a ship-based aircraft and the possibility of its creation, the following addition to the TTT was developed in time. The aircraft began to be created as a multi-purpose one - designed to intercept air targets, conduct agile air combat and attack sea and land targets. Taking into account the experience of using the Yak-38 aircraft from land aerodromes and small-sized platforms, the range of weapons was expanded upon the request of the customer.
In parallel with the design work, the MAP and Air Force specialists in 1982-1983 conducted theoretical studies that showed the possibility of a significant increase in the combat load and the Yak-41 locking time when patrolling from the PTB during takeoff with a short takeoff or springboard. On the Yak-38 aircraft, a method for taking off with a short run-up was worked out.
Due to delays in the creation of engines in November 1983, the Decision of the military-industrial complex under the Council of Ministers of the USSR was adopted to postpone the release of the test aircraft Yak-41 to 1985 year, but this period also had to be adjusted. The lift-propulsion engine P-79В-300 was prepared for full-scale tests only at the end of 1984 of the year.
The events of 1984 of the year: the death of Defense Minister D. F. Ustinov, who supported the development of VTOL aircraft, and the retirement of A. S. Yakovlev slowed down the work on the car. Resolution 1977 of the creation of the Yak-41 and all of its subsequent additions remained unfulfilled.
In May, the 1986 was adopted by another resolution on the creation of the Multi-Purpose Yak-41М shipboard aircraft at the Moscow Speedometer, using the reserve for the Yak-41 fighter aircraft. The deadlines for submitting to the state tests of the Yak-41М aircraft were 1988 year (the beginning of deliveries of naval aviation was 1990 year), and the training Yak-41 UT -1989 year. Work on the creation of attack aircraft based on the Yak-41 ceased.
With the change in the purpose and expansion of the tasks of the aircraft with a combined power plant, the TTT was subjected to regular adjustments in terms of flight performance: the maximum speed at altitude decreased, the practical ceiling and flight range during vertical takeoff; new characteristics of the flight range with PTB and maximum load with a shortened run (120 m) were approved.
GAA.Matveev was appointed the lead designer on the aircraft.
For testing Yak-41M was built a small series of four copies. One copy was intended for static tests, the second - with the tail number "48" - for assessing the forces and moments acting on the aircraft in various flight modes, and the work of the power plant. Two flight copies had onboard numbers "75" and "77". Under these numbers, they were tested at land airfields and the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union, S. Gorshkov, located in the Northern Fleet. The aircraft with the onboard number "77" was a pre-production instance.
In the process of creating the aircraft, carrying out bench and factory tests, a number of scientific, technical and technological problems were solved. The temperature fields from the gas jets of the engines of the power plant were investigated and a system was created to protect the engines from the ingress of hot gases into the air inlets during their operation. Special attention was paid to the mutual influence of these fields on the power plants of the aircraft during group take-off.
The Yak-41M aircraft during the design was optimized for vertical takeoff and supersonic flight. It is capable of performing a vertical takeoff full load. For this purpose, afterburner mode of operation of the engines. The combined triplex digital electric remote control system of the aircraft and the power plant associates the deviation of the all-rotary stabilizer with the operating mode of the lifting and main-landing engines. The system controls the deflection of the nozzles of all three engines. Lifting engines can operate up to a height of 2500 meters with a flight speed of no more than 550 km / h.
Fuel capacity using outboard fuel tanks can be increased by 1750 kg. It is possible to install a suspended conformal fuel tank.
Jet control systems are used on the flight copies of the aircraft, and these systems have differences on different copies. During the tests, the effectiveness of the proposed options was evaluated. On the aircraft number XXUMX jet rudders installed in the tail and have ejectors in the channel control channel. On the aircraft number XXUMX rotary jet nozzle rudders installed in the nose of the fuselage.
The information display system includes a multifunctional electronic indicator (display) and an indicator on the cab windshield.
The sighting system has an onboard computer, around which the following are grouped: an onboard radar station M002 (C-41), a fire control system, a helmet-mounted target designation system and a laser-television guidance system.
Flight-navigation system allows you to determine the coordinates of the location of the aircraft in flight from both ground (ship) radio systems and satellite navigation systems. The complex has systems for remote and trajectory control of the aircraft, autonomous navigation computer, etc.
Empty weight kg 11650.
Built-in rifle armament is a high-performance 301 mm GS-30 cannon with 120 ammunition of various types of shells, ensuring the defeat of airborne and ground (surface) lightly armored targets.
The maximum combat load of the Yak-41M is 2600 kg and is placed on the external suspension on four pylons under the wing.
Weapon variants are formed depending on the nature of the targets being hit and are divided into three main groups: air-to-air (UR P-27R P-27T, P-77, P-73), air-to-sea (UR X-31А) and air-to-surface (UR X-25MP, X-31P.X-35).
The standard armament of the aircraft includes airborne melee and medium-range missiles with active and passive radar and thermal homing heads,
Uncontrolled missile weapons (C-8 and C-13 in blocks, C-24) and bombing (FAB, small cargo containers - KM GU) are provided in a fairly wide range.
In 1985, the first prototype of the Yak-41M was built (the “48M product”, onboard number 48), the bench tests of which began in the 1986 year.
The first flight on the Yak-41M during takeoff and landing "in an airplane" was made by test pilot A.A. Sinitsyn 9 March 1987 of the year.
However, it was not possible to submit the aircraft to the State tests in the timeframe stipulated by the resolution (in 1988). When adjusting the test dates, the designation of the aircraft, which became known as the Yak-141, was once again changed.
The Yak-141 has the following advantages over the Yak-38:
take-off without taxiing out to the runway directly from the shelter along an exit taxiway with the assurance of mass entry into the battle of the Yak-141 subunit;
aircraft operation from damaged airfields;
the distribution of aircraft on a large number of small-sized sites with increased survival and home base;
the reduction in 4 - 5 times the take-off time of the Yak-141 aircraft unit from the standby position No. 1 compared to the normal take-off unit;
the concentration of a fighter aviation group to intercept air targets in threatened areas regardless of the presence of a developed aerodrome network there;
conducting close maneuver combat, striking ground and surface targets;
short response time to the call of the ground forces due to the short flight time and the simultaneous take-off of a large number of aircraft from dispersed areas located near the front line;
basing both on the naval aircraft carriers, and on the navy vessels that do not have a developed flight deck, as well as on limited landing pads and road sections.
Testing of the vertical start mode with hovering began at the end of 1989 of the year. 13 June 1990 th pilot A.A. Sinitsyn performed the first flight with vertical takeoff and landing.
The unique characteristics of the new machine, revealed during the tests, made it possible to count on the opportunity to officially take the leading world positions among the aircraft of this class. By April, 1991, one of the flight copies of the Yak-41M with a set of test cargo was prepared for record flights. During 15 days, test pilot OKB im. A.S. Yakovleva A.A. Sinitsyn set 12 world records in the class of aircraft "N" (vehicles with vertical take-off and landing with reactive lifting force).
The active testing phase of the Yak-41M aircraft under ship conditions began in September 1991.
The test support team included specialists from various industry organizations and the Ministry of Defense. In the group was the author of these lines. We flew from the airfield LII on the Yak-42 aircraft and after about 2,5 hours were already in Severomorsk, where preparations were made for a meeting at the coastal aerodrome of two experienced Yak-41М aircraft.
We were preparing for the tests on the aircraft carrier. The cruiser was provided with rooms for the placement of special equipment, and the preparation of the deck for the reception of aircraft and their placement was carried out. The difficulty consisted in the fact that there were no delays for the Admiral Gorshkov TAKR, which are necessary to hold the aircraft when the afterburner starts up for a short takeoff. So that the plane does not slide along the deck when the engine is taken to take-off mode, in the OKB Design Bureau. A.S. Yakovleva developed the profile delays (stops). In preparation for the tests, these stops were attached to the deck, and if necessary they were easily removed.
In connection with the transfer on board the cruiser of the specialists involved in the trials, as well as representatives of the commission, residential and work premises were provided for them, the procedure for providing food, etc. was worked out.
KF Popovich, Deputy Chief Designer of the OKB, supervised all flight test activities.
As the ship was being prepared, the test program was updated. In addition to testing a single aircraft, various options for grouping aircraft from a ship, including non-traditional ones, were considered. According to the calculations made in the design bureau and research institutes, they could be implemented in practice.
Preparation for the Yak-41M tests both in the Design Bureau and on the ship was carried out taking into account the experience of testing and operation of the Yak-38 attack aircraft. During the operation of the Yak-38, there were incidents related to the misalignment of engines (lifting and cruising) on the roll, swing of the aircraft in roll and pitch, spontaneous heeling and turning ("catching") on the course. To prevent such moments, the Yak-41M was equipped with more advanced jet rudders and automation, as well as a system to prevent hot gases from entering the power unit inlet. 24 September 1991 of the year began the flight of aircraft from the Zhukovsky airfield to the site of the next test phase.
After training at the airport "Severomorsk" aircraft flew to the ship. Takeoff was carried out in an airplane. Flights of new cars caused universal admiration. Schemes and flight conditions of the Yak-41M aircraft according to the dates of their execution when conducting tests on the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union S. Gorshkov are given below.
The landing of the first aircraft was brilliant. Test pilot OKB A.A. Sinitsyn gently put the car on the deck of the ship, but when you turn off the power plant made an increase in pitch. This happened due to the fact that on the experimental machine there was a separate shutdown of the engines of the power plant, and the pilot first switched off the PMD and then the PD. As a result, the plane already on the deck began to bully and lightly touched the deck with a stabilizer and jet flaps. But everything ended well.
The second was successfully landed by test pilot OKB V.A. Yakimov. It should be noted that for him it was the first landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Started ship trials of the new machine. An assessment was made of the possibility of operating the aircraft on the ship, the descent and ascent of the lifts, mooring options, and the possibility of placing it on the hangar deck and in the workshop. As a result, the aircraft was almost completely adapted to ship-based and operation. There were also some problems, but according to experts, they were easily resolved.
September 30 began test flights. In total there were three of them, including two with a short takeoff and one hover flight with a vertical takeoff. All landings were made vertically.
As already mentioned, to ensure a short take-off on the deck, profile stops were installed. For takeoff, the pilot taxied and installed the aircraft on these stops, put the engine into the afterburner and released the brakes. The plane rolled over the stops and began to run.
The test program envisaged the development of actions in real conditions of the location of the ship in the open sea. To do this, TAKR went to the Barents Sea, but flights did not take place due to bad weather conditions. The weather forecast did not promise improvement, and the ship returned to base.
In the course of testing, I had to compare the take-off with a short takeoff of the Yak-41M aircraft with the springboard takeoff of the Su-27K and MiG-29K aircraft. It was to compare with what, shortly before that, I had to visit the Tbilisi-based air traffic control center and participate in the testing of take-off and aerofi-nysher landing airplanes. The takeoff with a short run-up of the Yak-41M looked quieter compared with the dynamics of the Su-27K and MiG-29K springboard take-off. The Yak overclocking was slightly higher in time, but it was easier and faster to organize a group takeoff of the Yak-41M, using unconventional take-off options.
AA Sinitsyn devoted much attention to the problem of organizing a group take-off. We went to the Cape and measured the deck, made options for pre-launch placement of machines and developed proposals for achieving safe take-off conditions. These conditions were associated with some modifications of the deck elements that did not require the creation of summer No. XXUMX were made by A. A. Sinitsyn. The flight was successful, the task was completed.
The next V.Yakimov took off on the plane №77. The flight was normal, but during landing the pilot made an excess of the vertical speed, as a result of which an accident occurred.
All tests of the Yak-41M were terminated. Began to investigate this incident. Flight analysis took place in the cabin of the commander of the ship, here all the information came from the aircraft on-board recorders.
As the results of the investigation showed, an emergency occurred at the final stage of the flight. When approaching the ship, lateral forces from the air intakes arose from the plane due to the side wind, which the pilot compensated by deflecting the high-flow pedals.
In this position, the plane approached the deck. The flight leader gave commands to the pilot to hold the course. The strong side wind, the proximity of the ship's superstructure and the limited size of the deck - all this together created a desire for the pilot to land more quickly. There was no support from the flight leader to ensure safe vertical speed. Being above the deck at a height of 10-13 meters, the pilot allowed the maximum vertical speed of descent to be exceeded. The plane landed roughly, hitting the deck, the main landing gear struck the fuel tank, there was a fire. Pilot V.A. Yakimov after repeated flight control teams ejected.
The search and rescue service of the TAKR, which was on high alert, was not involved - Yakimov boarded up and the rescue boat quickly picked up. The fire on the plane was extinguished by the fire services of the ship using standard means.
We must pay tribute to the unique means of salvation Yak-41M, which worked flawlessly. The K-36LV chair was created in the Zvezda Scientific and Production Association (G.I. Severin, head of the company). From OKB im. A.S. Yakovlev work on creating a Yak-41M ejection seat was headed by B.S. Prusakov. The K-36LV armchair provides automatic rescue for the pilot in vertical and transient flight modes, as well as the safe escape of the aircraft in virtually all flight modes in the event of an emergency or combat defeat.
In aviation, especially when testing aircraft, unfortunately sometimes there are emergencies, although the safety of the flight and the preservation of the life of the crew in the event of an emergency are the basis for the development of aircraft. In a situation that occurred with the Yak-41M, the pilot safely ejected and soon flew again. But then we were all depressed about what had happened. Of course, V.A. Yakimov was the hardest.
We perfectly understood the situation in the country, and that the accident could be used to curtail work on this topic. But I didn’t even want to talk about this when we got together with the test leaders before leaving the ship. In memory of the first landing of the Yak-41M on the Admiral Gorshkov TAKR, I was left with a photograph of the aircraft, which was a pre-production aircraft complex and intended to arm Soviet aircraft carrier ships.
The Yak-141 (Yak-41М No. 75) after the termination of the tests was first publicly presented on 6-13 on September 1992, at the Farnborough air show, and later repeatedly demonstrated at other air shows. The second Yak-41М (tail number "77") after restoration became a museum exhibit.
The growing crisis and the collapse of the union state did not allow this machine to be put into mass production. The accident served only as a formal reason for first freezing and then completely covering the subject of development of V / KVP aircraft in our country. However, work on new promising projects continued for some time in the OKB.
In the process of creating and operating aircraft V / KVP had accumulated vast experience. As a result, the designers and scientists of our country managed to create a supersonic V / KVP aircraft, which has no analogues in the world. World records set on one of the experienced Yak-141 aircrafts by test pilot A.A. Sinitsyn testify to high flight tactical performance.
By the end of 1991, work at the Saratov aircraft factory on the preparation of the Yak-41М serial production was discontinued due to lack of funding.
The work on fine-tuning and improving the performance of the aircraft in the OKB in subsequent years was carried out with its own funds in the calculation of promising, including export orders. On the basis of the Yak-41M (Yak-141) and its promising modifications, a flexible mobile defense system with a high degree of combat survivability could be created that could ensure the preservation of the combat potential of the defending side in the event of a sudden massive strike by the enemy.
The emergence and development of the aircraft V / KVP was due to the entire course of scientific and technological progress. The authors of some publications argue that the development of the VTOL aircraft was the wrong direction, that they would never reach the normal technical characteristics of conventional take-off and landing aircraft. This is not quite true. The VTOL aircraft is an aircraft that received, compared to a conventional aerodynamic configuration aircraft, new properties and, therefore, new opportunities. So, for example, the experience of combat use of the AV-8V "Harrier" SVVP showed that when using tactical tactics of helicopters in melee air combat, it is 2-3 times more than the F-A-18 "Chorus-No" fighters and fighters 14A "Tomkat", although in long-range combat loses them with the ratio 1: 4.
With the further development of the design of the Yak-41M type aircraft, the aerodynamic schemes gained the right to life, by implementing which you can get an aircraft that is not much inferior to an ordinary (classical) plane, but has several advantages. Such schemes were later to be implemented in aircraft such as the Yak-141M, Yak-43, etc. These schemes were presented at various exhibitions and published in a number of scientific and technical journals.
In the projects of promising aircraft V / KVP worked out issues of increasing their combat effectiveness. To this end, it was proposed to follow in the direction of a significant increase in the combat range and time of locking in a given area, increasing the mass of the payload, increasing the range of weapons and improving fire control systems, reducing radar and infrared visibility. This is confirmed by the calculations, according to which the tactical and technical characteristics of the promising Yak-141М aircraft differ for the better in comparison with the Yak-141.
When a path of development of a direction is broken, inevitably there is a slowdown in progress in science, technology and knowledge, a loss of scientific, technical and technological reserve, as well as trained personnel of scientists, designers, engineers and other specialists.
At the beginning of the 1990s, the crash of the Yak-41M was just a “catch” to curtail all work on the subject of creating new generation V / KVP aircraft. The supersonic Yak-41М stood at the threshold of future ocean trips, which were prevented by the changed socio-political and economic situation in the country, which led to the collapse of the USSR and the failure to implement many new-generation aircraft complexes.
NATO designation: FREESTYLE
VTVP Yak-141 is made under the scheme vysokoplan, with a combined power plant and with the same layout of the engines as the Yak-38, two-vertical vertical tail and three-bearing chassis.
The airframe of the aircraft on 26% (by weight) is made of KM, including carbon-fiber tail surfaces, flaps, overflows and toes of the wing, and the rest of the design is made mainly of corrosion-resistant aluminum-lithium alloys to reduce weight.
According to Aleksandr Yermishin, General Director of the Saratov Aviation Plant JSC, the “complexity factor” of the Yak-141 aircraft as compared to the MiG-29 fighter is 1.7.
The layout of the engines is the same as on the Yak-38 - the previous VTOL aircraft design bureau named after AS Yakovlev - one lift-cruise engine is located in the rear fuselage and two cruise engines are located immediately behind the pilot's cabin.
The fuselage of rectangular section, made according to the rule of areas, has a pointed nose, which houses the cockpit with ejection seat K-36В, like on the Yak-38 aircraft, designed by the Zvezda Design Bureau, providing automatic escape of the aircraft on vertical and transitional flight modes when occurrence of a critical situation. This system automatically switches to ready mode when the PMD nozzle is deflected at an angle of more than 30 degrees. Forced automatic ejection of a pilot occurs when a specified pitch angle or a given combination of heel angle is exceeded and at an angular velocity of heel. Two lifting engines are located immediately behind the cockpit, lift-main engine is located in the tail section of the aircraft.
The wing is high, arrow-shaped, with a break of the rear edge and root swellings, has a negative transverse V 4 gr. and the sweep angle on the leading edge 30 gr. When placing an aircraft on a ship, the console can fold up, almost halving the wingspan. The wing has a well-developed mechanization consisting of rotary socks in the root and folding parts, flaps in the root part and allivons on the folding parts.
The tail unit is located on two cantilever beams, extended far back beyond the main-lift engine, and includes two keels with rudders installed with a slight collapse, and a full turning stabilizer located below the plane of the wing. From the keels forward along the fuselage are vertical partitions.
The tricycle landing gear with single-wheel racks attached to the fuselage, the front desk retracts back, the main - forward under the air intakes.
The power plant includes one lift-main engine P-79 of the Moscow NPO Soyuz and two lift engines RD-41 of the Rybinsk engine-building design bureau used for take-off and landing. Each of the box-shaped air intakes of the P-79 engine is distinguished by a large cross-sectional area, it is strongly beveled at the entrance and has an adjustable wedge and two bypass flaps, the round nozzle turns to an angle up to 95 gr. to deflect thrust. The resource of the nozzle rotation mechanism contributes not less than 1500 rotation cycles. The maximum turn is used for vertical takeoff and landing. In addition to the purely vertical take-off, the Yak-141 can use at least two more take-off methods. This is a short take-off and an ultra-short take-off with a slip. For both of these types of take-off, the normal deflection of the lift-sustainer engine nozzle is 65 gr., And during takeoff with a take-off run, the nozzle is rotated at this angle after the start of the run, and during take-off with slippage (with a run-up length of around 6 m) engine operation in the afterburner is set before the aircraft starts moving.
The use of non-vertical types of take-off increases the carrying capacity of the aircraft, as this eliminates the negative effect of the screen effect (reduced engine thrust as a result of hot jets reflected from the runways and the suction effect of these jets in the air intakes). By turning the nozzle into a vertical position, the thrust can reach 80% of the horizontal thrust. During takeoff and landing, an afterburner is used, which can make it difficult to use the aircraft from ground airfields due to increased erosion of the take-off area.
In the process of testing for the summer of 1991, turning the nozzles in horizontal flight for combat maneuvering was not used. By the fall of 1992, the 26 P-79 engines were built, of which 16 was ready for operation on an aircraft, and seven engines were tested in flight on an aircraft.
Lifting engines RD-41 are installed one after the other behind the cabin and have retractable flaps covering the air intakes and nozzles in horizontal flight. The engines are inclined by about 10 degrees forward relative to the vertical, their nozzles can be rotated in the range from + 12.5 to -12.5 gr. in the longitudinal plane, the cross-sectional area of the nozzle can be adjusted in the 10% range. During vertical take-off, the nozzles of the lift engines are turned to each other to form a single jet (otherwise, two separate jets lead to undesirable formation of an ascending fountain), during take-off with a short run, the nozzles of both engines are rejected by a maximum back angle (the total angle of each nozzle, taking into account the slope The motor axis is about 22.5 degrees) to create a horizontal thrust component. By the end of 1991, about 30 RD-41 engines were built.
During a vertical take-off, two transverse partitions are extended under the air intakes to prevent the recirculation of hot gases (from the ascending fountain zone formed between the lifting and main jet engines) and foreign objects getting into the air intakes, and on the sides of the bottom air intakes - two longitudinal horizontal partitions - for organizing the flow of hot gases from the fuselage.
Digital three-channel engine management system, with full responsibility. During the transition from vertical flight to horizontal, the pilot manually reduces the thrust angle of the lift / cruise engine to 65 gr., The further rotation of the thrust vector to zero occurs automatically. Traction lifting engines decreases automatically, preventing unbalance of the aircraft throughout the transition to horizontal flight.
Flight navigation system provides manual, director and automatic control of the aircraft from take-off to landing at any time of day in various weather conditions at all geographic latitudes. The flight-navigation complex includes an INS, an ACS, a radio engineering system for near navigation and landing, a radio altimeter, an automatic radio compass, and a satellite navigation system. The horizontal position of the aircraft is controlled by aerodynamic surfaces (all-round stabilizer, ailerons, rudders), on hover and low-speed flight modes — jet rudders located at the ends of the wing (along the heel) and tail beams (along the yaw), as well as a differential change in the thrust of the lifting and main-prop engines (in pitch).
The air for the jet rudders is withdrawn from the main lift engine compressor. Aerodynamic and jet rudders are controlled by a digital electro-remote system with full responsibility and with a three-channel redundancy scheme developed by Avionika Moscow Scientific-Production Company, there is a backup mechanical flight control system (according to some reports, an EDSU without a backup mechanical is installed on one of the experimental aircraft systems).
The pilot ejection system provides automatic aircraft escape on vertical and transient flight modes in the event of critical situations. This system automatically switches to standby mode when the nozzle of the lift / main engine is deflected at an angle of more than 30 gr. Forced automatic ejection of the pilot occurs when a specified pitch angle or a given combination of roll angle and angular velocity of roll is exceeded.
Electronic and sighting equipment includes an armament control system with a multifunctional pulse-Doppler radar "Zhuk" (RP-29), which is also on the MiG-29, HUD and multifunction MFD on the front panel, it is possible to install a laser rangefinder and a television guidance system. (All of this equipment stood only on the lost 2 instance of the Yak-141). The on-board radar is capable of detecting air targets with an 3 ESR apt. m. at a distance of 80 km, the boat - at a distance of 110 km. An IR sensor of the search-tracking system coupled to the radar and laser rangefinder can also be installed.
Electronic suppression equipment is mounted in the wing tips and keels. In the partitions extending from the keels of the Yak-141 forward, devices for ejection of thermal false targets or dipole reflectors can be placed.
The weapons control system allows simultaneous attacks of several targets and a high-resolution review of the earth's surface.
The Yak-141 fighter is armed with an 301mm caliber HS-30 cannon located in the fuselage with an ammunition in 120 shells. On four (and later on six) underwing pylons, an air-to-air SD (medium P-27 and short-range P-73 or short-range P-60) and an air-surface (B-3 X-25 and X-29) can be suspended, gun mounts or rocket launchers.
Options for weapons suspension:
Air-to-air class UR -
-4 x P-77;
-4хР-77 + 1хПТБ (2000л);
-2xP-27E + 2xP-73E + 1xPTB (L 2000);
-2xP-60 + 2xP-73;
-2xP-60 + 2xP-77;
Air-to-sea class ur
-2ХХ-35 + 2хР-73Э + 1хПТБ (L 2000);
-4XX-35А + 1хПТБ (2000л);
-4XX-35P + 2хРВК-АЭ + 1хПТБ (L 2000);
Ammunition for ground targets -
-6XABSP (500 kg);
-4 unit with NURS caliber 80-249 mm + 1xPTB (2000 l);
-2ХХ-ЗШ + 2ХР-77 + 1хПТБ (L 2000);
-2xK-25 + 2xP-73Е x 1xPTB (L 2000);
- 4 x-cannon containers 23 mm (250 shells) + 1 PTB;
Tactical and technical characteristics of the aircraft Yak-141:
- in the unfolded position - 10,1 m
- in folded position - 5,9 m
Aircraft length - 18,3 m
Aircraft height - 5,0 m
Fuel Weight, kg
- in internal tanks - 4400
- in suspended - 1750
Maximum take-off weight, kg
- during the run 120 m - 19500
- with vertical takeoff - 15800
Engine type (thrust, kgf):
lift-march - TRDDF R-79 (1х15500 / 1х9000)
lifting - 2 x TRD RD-41 (2x4260)
Maximum speed km / h
- near the ground - 1250
- at the height of 11 km - 1800
Practical ceiling - 15000 m
Practical range with load, km
- near the ground - 1250
- at a height of 10-12 km - 2100
Combat range under load - 690 km
Barrage Time - 1,5 h
Maximum Operating Overload - 7
Crew - 1 pax
Armament: 1 x 30-mm gun GSH-301 (120 ammo). On four, and later on, six under-wing pylons, P-77 or medium-range P-27 airborne and short-range P-73 airborne or short-range air strikes P-60 and X-25 can be suspended, X-31, gun installations (23 mm, 250 cartridges) or NAR launch blocks with a caliber from 80 to 240 mm, up to six bombs with a 500 caliber kg.
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|Title||Extrasolar space weather: X-ray properties of low radio frequency M dwarfs|
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|Description||The space weather experienced by exoplanets is dictated by conditions present in the corona of the star. X-ray observations measure the coronal base density, while low- frequency radio emission traces higher, more tenuous coronal layers. We have recently achieved the first low-frequency detections of M dwarfs, which we interpret as evidence of star-exoplanet interactions. However, such an interpretation relies heavily on the measurements of the coronal base density from X-rays. Three of our low-frequency detected M dwarfs are not detected by ROSAT. The proposed observations will allow us to determine whether the radio emission is originating in a star-like atmosphere, where the emitting electrons are embedded in a corona, or from a planet-like magnetosphere.|
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|Mission Description||The European Space Agency's (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESA's second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations.
Since Earth's atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
|Publisher And Registrant||European Space Agency|
|Credit Guidelines||European Space Agency, 2021-11-28T00:00:00Z, 086448, 18.02_20200221_1200. https://doi.org/10.5270/esa-[xxxxxxx]|
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A childhood fascination with the ocean sends one woman to the top of the Office of Naval Research Global, the international arm of the U.S. NavyÛªs science and technology office.
The European Space Agency and international press agency Sipa Press are creating a touring exhibition that showcases the stories and testimonies of women around the world who share a passion for space. Since 1963, 58 women have broken through the barrier of EarthÛªs atmosphere to explore the expanses of space. For each of these women and others working in the … Read More
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2012)
|Status||Not in use|
|Developed from||Sack AS-5|
The aircraft was designed by Arthur Sack, a farm owner and amateur engineer from Machern, near Leipzig. In his attempts to create a circular-winged aircraft he built five model aircraft, each with little success. He entered his fifth model, with a 1.25 meter diameter wing and 1.5 horsepower engine, in a 1939 competition for remotely controlled models with combustion engines. The models were to take off and land at the same point. None of the entries managed to do so. Sack's model was unable to take off from the ground but flew when released by hand.
At the end of 1940 Sack started design of the AS-6, a full-sized, manned aircraft and successor to the earlier models. Its wing diameter was four times larger than the last model. He built it privately in a shed at his farm, using a wood construction. In 1944 the AS-6 prototype was finished and its design documents provisionally approved. Arthur Sack enlisted the help of the chief test pilot of ATG, a Leipzig firm that assembled Junkers bomber aircraft, to test the aircraft. Approximately a dozen tests revealed multiple failings, especially in the undercarriage, and managed little more than a hop off the ground. The tests continued at an airbase in Brandis by a pilot in a Messerschmidt Me 163 unit based there. As the AS-6 did not appear on an inventory of seized items when US forces captured the airbase it is assumed that the plane was destroyed to prevent capture.
Data from http://www.luft46.com/misc/sackas6.html
- Crew: 1
- Length: 6.40 m (21 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in)
- Height: 2.65 m (8 ft 8 in)
- Wing area: 19.62 m2 (211.2 sq ft)
- Max takeoff weight: 900 kg (1,984 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × Argus As 10C-3 Inverted V8 engine, 180 kW (240 hp)
- Propellers: 2-bladed
- Wing loading: 45.87 kg/m2 (9.39 lb/sq ft)
- Kroos, Volker (1998). "Kreisflügler Sack AS 6/V1 – der „fliegende Bierdeckel"" (pdf). ADL (in German). Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutsche Luftfahrthistorik. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
- "Sack AS-6". Luft '46. Dan Johnson. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
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An important aspect of the aerospace industry is maintenance management, the part of the industry that keeps aircraft flying! This concentration offers preparation for students wishing to enter the aviation maintenance field as practicing maintenance technicians or as entry-level managers at aircraft repair stations or other types of operations involving aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, or modification. Learning about related components such as materials, including modern composites, and the proper repair and inspection of those materials is part of the field. The fundamental skills needed in aerospace vehicle repair and maintenance are stressed, together with management skills for such careers. MTSU is an approved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FAR Part 147 maintenance technician school for airframe and powerplant mechanics.
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Dassault Mystere IVA, 290 / 290, French Air Force
This picture is © John Bennett and may not be used or published without permission.
Construction Number: 290
Model Dassault Mystere IVA
Operator: French Air Force
Airport: Dijon - Longvic (DIJ / LFSD), France
Photographer: John Bennett
Date Taken: 11/06/1989
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FSX – Royal Air Force Station Lindholme, a former Royal Air Force station in South Yorkshire, England. Located 3.9 miles (6.3 km) south of Thorne and 6.9 miles (11.1 km) north east of Doncaster and was initially called RAF Hatfield Woodhouse and started life as an expansion scheme aerodrome built on the wide expanse of Hatfield moors, some five miles east of Doncaster. The site, to the east of the A614 Thorne to Bawtry road, was a mile south of the small village of Hatfield Woodhouse, the name first selected for the new station. Work began in the spring of 1938 taking in approximately 250 acres (1.0 km2) of pasture for the airfield itself and a further 150 for the camp and support facilities.
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Elon Musk and SpaceX have made propulsive landing cool.
On March 3, 2021 SpaceX has once again made history: Starship SN10, a rocket slightly taller than the Chicago Water Tower (160 ft) and with a diameter almost the size of a tennis court (30 ft), took off and landed vertically in Boca Chica, Texas. It is the third Starship prototype which ascended to an altitude of 10 km using three methane-oxygen Raptor engines, but the first one to land in one piece.
The flight test was initially scheduled to take place at 3 pm EST, but the launch was automatically aborted 10 milliseconds after ignition. What appeared as a static fire test was caused by one of the Raptors producing too much thrust (power), which led to the untimely scrub. Elon Musk announced shortly via Twitter that SpaceX will attempt to fly the rocket later the same day.
Launch abort on slightly conservative high thrust limit. Increasing thrust limit & recycling propellant for another flight attempt today.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2021
Three hours later, everything looked good for launch and Starship SN10 took off at 6:15 pm EST from the SpaceX South Texas launch site. The camera located above the engines provided a beautiful view of the three Raptors working. It’s worth noting that one of the engines was burning with a different color, which might indicate that it was burning a rich mixture of fuel (more fuel than usual).
At T+02:15 one of the engines was purposely shut down, followed by the second at T+03:15, at an altitude of 8 km. Shortly before T+04:00, SN10 reached its targeted altitude of 10 km (32,808 ft) and, a few seconds later, the remaining Raptor engine reoriented the rocket horizontally for descent, after which it shut down.
The four giant aft and fore flaps kept the prototype on course to the landing pad during the entire skydive. Tim Dodd, form Everyday Astronaut, said on his livestream of the event that the descent of SN10 was looking quite frightening because the rocket seemed to be just above the place he was filming from.
At about 500 meters from the ground, all three engines reigned. They looked like hard core blow torches. 6 minutes and 20 seconds after liftoff, Starship SN10 was sitting upright on the landing pad, albeit slightly tilted and with flames coming from the side of the rocket where the fuel pipes were located.
So the landing legs did deploy!— Leo 🚀 (@TerminalCount) March 3, 2021
But if you look closely, some of them didn’t lock in-place… you can see them dangling!
I don’t think they would’ve made much difference anyway, given the touchdown velocity!
Credit: @LabPadre #SpaceX #Starship #SN10 pic.twitter.com/3Daf3zR7F1
The landing was definitely softer than in the case of SN8 and SN9 but it wasn’t as soft as it should have been. According to Elon Musk, Starship SN10 hit the landing pad at 10m/s. That’s the force a car suffers when it hits a concrete wall at 30 km/h (22 mph). Pretty tough. To make matters worse, of the six landing legs (which are in the process of being optimized), only half deployed successfully. The other three can be seen swinging back and forth under the skirt. Not that it would have mattered, because the force of the impact was beyond their designed dampening capacity (again, according to Elon).
Partially, the fault seems to have been caused by adjustments SpaceX has made after SN9 crash-landed. They added helium in the header tank to help pressurize it and this seems to have reduced the power the Raptor engine had when the vehicle landed.
SN10 engine was low on thrust due (probably) to partial helium ingestion from fuel header tank. Impact of 10m/s crushed legs & part of skirt. Multiple fixes in work for SN11.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 9, 2021
We are used to seeing rockets takeoff and blow something up or burn up into the atmosphere, upon reentry. Not anymore. We have entered a new era in the aerospace industry. Reusability is the key word. In an effort to drastically reduce the costs of reaching outer space, several entities around the world have adopted vertical landing their rockets as the path to achieving this goal.
It’s becoming a new market standard, where sustainability is the byproduct of competition between different companies, and who doesn’t live up to it, will very probably run out of business.
Vertical landing of a spacecraft isn’t a completely new concept. Most notably, the Apollo Lunar Module landed propulsively on the Moon. Blue Origin has their New Shepard booster rocket and there’s SpaceX.
SpaceX, with Elon Musk at its tip, has made the biggest impact in this direction. Since their first successful landing of a booster carrying satellites into orbit on December 21, 2015, SpaceX has landed countless boosters – on land and on sea platforms – in something that seems absolutely surreal to watch. This is the Falcon 9 rocket, which delivers satellites into space, cargo to the International Space Station and even astronauts to this amazing orbital laboratory.
Then there is Starship. SpaceX is already sending more cargo into outer space than other aerospace companies. To understand the scale at which Starship is operating, one of Elon’s recent tweets is very helpful at doing just that: “A single Starship is designed to do in a day what all rockets on Earth currently do in a year”. In numbers, Starship will put in orbit 100+ t (220+ klb) of cargo. Pretty amazing. Starship is still in development but at a pace never seen before.
Regular agencies like NASA, ESA, JAXA, Roscosmos, etc. build prototypes, launch them and then analyze the results for months. SpaceX launched in the last four months Starship SN8, SN9 and SN10, 3 huge rockets of which two crashed and one landed and exploded shortly after. And, at the time of writing this article, SN11 was already on Suborbital Pad B, undergoing static fire tests. There are even rumors of a low orbit flight test later this summer.
If 2021 manifest is met, SpaceX will do ~75% of total Earth payload to orbit with Falcon.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 11, 2021
A single Starship is designed to do in a day what all rockets on Earth currently do in a year.
Even so, ~1000 Starships will take ~20 years to build a self-sustaining city on Mars.
One very important detail: the primary motivation behind the development of this beast is to make it possible to build a self-sustainable city on Mars; to make life multi-planetary.
This is no joke and not bullshit, as I recently heard certain “informed” influencers state online. It’s the actual reason behind the entire struggle. Not money – although money is important; we’re not in Paradise yet, where everything is allegedly provided for/not necessary) –, not fame and not any other mundane thing. From what Elon has said and done until now, it’s very transparent that he is actually motivated by the desire to revolutionize space travel. And he’s doing just that.
Now that SpaceX has proved that Starship is able to propulsively land, the focus from here will be to iterate on this process and standardize it until they achieve a rapid and efficient build-launch cadence. What is amazing about reusability is the fact that the rocket which will have the biggest payload capacity will have the lowest cost of operation. It will be the difference between reusing an Antonov 225 and scrapping it after every successful operation.
This is history unfolding before our eyes. Not everyday history, that “happens” no matter what we do (almost). These are extraordinary events which would not be possible without the talented people at SpaceX, without Elon Musk, without the investors (many spilling over from Tesla) which make available their time (money) so that brilliant people are able to do what they do: magic, some would say.
RIP SN10, honorable discharge— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 4, 2021
SpaceX team is doing great work! One day, the true measure of success will be that Starship flights are commonplace.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 4, 2021
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http://parabolicarc.com/tag/tanegashima-space-center/
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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI8, the cargo transporter to the International Space Station (ISS), will launch aboard the H-IIB Vehicle No. 8 from JAXA Tanegashima Space Center as follows:
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Time: 6:33 a.m. JST (2133 GMT /5:33 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 10) Reserved Launch Period: September 12 through October 31, 2019 Arrival at ISS: Evening of September 14, 2019
HOUSTON (NASA PR) — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) cargo ship H-II Transfer Vehicle-8(HTV-8) is scheduled to lift off Sept. 10 at 5:33 p.m. EDT (6:33 a.m. Japan Standard Time) to the International Space Station from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center, 10 years after JAXA launched its first HTV mission. HTV-8 arrives at the space station on Sept. 14.
Here are details about some of the scientific investigations and facilities heading to the orbiting lab on HTV-8.
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https://www.defenseworld.net/news/9350/Raytheon_s_Patriot_Missile_Successful_In_Japan_Test_Firing
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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has successfully completed yet another series of test firings of Raytheon’s Patriot Air and Missile Defense System.
JASDF's Annual Service Practice was held from Sept. 21 through Nov. 2. Japan is one of 12 nations that have selected the combat-proven Patriot as a key component of their air and missile defense program.
"Raytheon is committed to supporting our partners in maintaining the operational readiness of their Patriot systems," said Ralph Acaba, vice president for Integrated Air and Missile Defense at Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems business. "And the success of these annual exercises speaks to the dedicated teamwork of Japan's defense force, MHI (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.) and the U.S. Army, working together to ensure that Japan's force and Patriot systems are performing optimally to protect the country from evolving threats."
Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and system integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles. MHI is the prime contractor for Patriot in Japan and manufactures the Guidance Enhanced Missile and related ground equipment for Japan under a license agreement with Raytheon.
Raytheon Company received $71.7 million contract from the U
Israels Rafael plans to integrate the jointly funded US-Israel Stunner missile into a fourth-generation Patriot intercepting system with Raytheon, according to Defense News. The new Patriot Advanced Affordable Capability-4 (PAAC-4) system aims to integrate the new Stunner interceptor developed under Davids Sling program with Raytheons Patriot PAC-3 radars, launchers and engagement control stations
Raytheon Company is expecting to receive new orders for its Upgraded Patriot air and missile defense systems in the second half of the year, company officials said. Raytheon is hoping for an order from Qatar for 11 fire units valued at around $2 billion
Raytheon Company has started delivery of its new released software, Post Deployment Build-7 (PDB-7) to its Patriot customer base. PDB-7 is the latest in a series of software deployment builds revolutionizing the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System
The United States recently announced their plans to deploy Patriot missiles and F-16 fighter jets to Jordan for military exercises this month. "These annual exercises (Eager Lion) will increase the preparedness of the Jordanian army
Jordan, which shares a border with war torn Syria, recently announced its plans to deploy Patriot missiles on its territory and it is doing so by extending cordial relationship with other countries. “Jordan wishes to deploy Patriot missile batteries in order to boost its defence capabilities and help protect the country,” Information Minister, Mohammad Momani said
Japan is set to approve its first arms export following relaxation of its self-imposed ban, a report said on Sunday. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to export a high-performance sensor to the United States, which will use it in the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 (PAC-2) missile defense system to be exported to Qatar, the Nikkei business daily said without citing sources
Japan's Self-Defense Forces will acquire 17 of the U.S Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft over five years from next April, according to Global Post
Raytheons Patriot Air and Missile Defense System test fired nine Patriot missiles during its annual Field Surveillance Program (FSP), successfully engaging inbound and outbound unmanned air breathing targets. This was the first FSP conducted with the PAC-2 missiles, using the recently launched Post Deployment Build-7 (PDB-7) software and the modernized radar with radar digital processor
The US Department of Defense has awarded two contracts worth $42 million to Raytheon. The first $32
Raytheon Company's Patriot Air and Missile Defense System successfully test fired two Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles at White Sands Missile Range, N.M
Raytheon has won a $406 million U.S
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Why do the Industry’s Best Technicians Choose PlaneTechs?
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PlaneTechs is the nation’s leading provider of contract aviation mechanics and technicians. We specialize in providing top talent to aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing companies in the commercial, government services, and business aviation sectors.
Our talent pool includes over 75,000 aviation technicians, many with extensive commercial and military backgrounds. Our recruiting process is driven by a sophisticated system that enables us to recruit, employ and dispatch a broad range of aviation employees quickly, seamlessly and reliably.
When it comes to finding work as an aviation mechanic, no one offers more jobs on more aircraft in more places than PlaneTechs. Our expert recruiters work side by side with our candidates to find them jobs that match their requirements while moving their careers forward.
PlaneTechs is a subsidiary of TrueBlue, Inc (NYSE: TBI), the largest industrial staffing company in North America.
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PlaneTechs is seeking Avionics Technicians with an Interim Secret Clearance for work on Military Aircraft at Mountain Home AFB in Idaho.
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https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/IDETC-CIE/proceedings-abstract/DETC94/12860/109/1104230?redirectedFrom=PDF
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Experimentally evaluating micro-gravity control and planning algorithms for space robotic systems on earth is difficult because gravity masks the more subtle dynamic forces which dominate in space. Previous experimental test beds for micro-gravity have been largely restricted to planar motion, or have other limitations. Recently developed is a fully spatial system called the VES which overcomes many of these problems. However, compensating for the effects of gravity with the VES is a challenge. Here, two methods of gravity compensation are presented which allow fully spatial emulation of the micro-gravity interaction between a space manipulator and its supporting structure or spacecraft. Experimental results show the effectiveness of the methods.
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https://helihub.com/2019/01/14/indonesian-air-force-places-order-for-eight-additional-h225ms/
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The Indonesian Air Force has ordered eight additional twin-engine multirole H225M helicopters as part of the country’s fleet-strengthening initiative for a combat search and rescue-capable fleet.
Under the agreement between the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) (PTDI), the 11-ton combat-proven helicopters will be delivered to the air force upon reassembly and completion of the mission equipment outfitting and customisation by PTDI at its facility in Bandung, Indonesia. These additional helicopters will join the air force’s existing fleet of six H225Ms to perform similar combat search and rescue missions.
“We welcome Indonesia’s selection of our H225M helicopters for their expanding fleet. The H225M is a combat-proven helicopter that is well regarded by military customers worldwide, and Indonesia’s additional order speaks strongly of their confidence in Airbus’ helicopters,” said Ben Bridge, Executive Vice President, Global Business of Airbus Helicopters. “Indonesia continues to play a vital role in Airbus Helicopters’ global industrial footprint. With a trusted partner in PTDI, we stand ready to support the availability of Indonesia’s fleet.”
Airbus Helicopters and Indonesia have an enduring relationship of over 40 years dating back to 1976 when PTDI first obtained a licence to produce the NBO-105 helicopter. Specifically on the H225, PTDI became a key supplier of the helicopter’s rear fuselage and main airframe in 2008, with full production in place in Indonesia by 2011. The two companies expanded the industrial co-operation in 2017, to include support and services dedicated for the Indonesian military fleet of helicopters.
The H225M is currently in service across the globe with 88 helicopters delivered to-date. It recently surpassed the 100,000 flight hour milestone, following its first delivery to the French Air Force in 2006. Since then the H225M has proven its reliability and durability in multiple combat environments and crisis areas.
A member of the multi-role Super Puma family of helicopters, this military variant is currently operational in France, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and has recently been ordered by Hungary, Kuwait and Singapore.
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Burya engine guidance vanes
Isayev Nitric acid/Amine rocket engine. 671.2 kN. Burya booster. Out of production. Isp=250s. First flight 1957. Engines developed from R-11 S2.253 engine.
Booster engine for Burya missile. Two used to boost ramjet second stage to ignition conditions. Engines developed by Isayev from R-11 S2.253 engine. Early Buryas had S2.1100 engine. Two thrust levels. 671,20 / 477 kN sea-level. While Glushko found the nitric acid/kerosene combination acceptable for the Buran cruise missile / RD-212 application, Isayev turned to a different combination for his booster for the competing Burya missile booster. Isayev tested nitric acid with many fuels, including amines, before finally selecting hydrazine. Cluster testing of Isayev's engine was also conducted with TM-185 turpentine. Stand tests began with four prototypes in March 1957 at NII-229 Zagorsk.
Application: Burya booster.
Chambers: 4. Engine: 650 kg (1,430 lb). Chamber Pressure: 53.00 bar. Thrust to Weight Ratio: 105.29.
Status: Out of production.
More... - Chronology...
Unfuelled mass: 650 kg (1,430 lb).
Height: 1.87 m (6.13 ft).
Diameter: 1.21 m (3.96 ft).
Thrust: 671.20 kN (150,892 lbf).
Specific impulse: 250 s.
Specific impulse sea level: 218 s.
Burn time: 70 s.
First Launch: 1953-59.
Number: 36 .
Associated Launch Vehicles
Burya A government decree on 20 May 1954 authorised the Lavochkin aircraft design bureau to proceed with full-scale development of the Burya trisonic intercontinental cruise missile. Burya launches began in July 1957. The project was cancelled, but the team was allowed final tests in 1961 that demonstrated a 6,500 km range at Mach 3.2 with the 2,350 kg payload. In cancelling Burya the Russians gave up technology that Lavochkin planned to evolve into a manned shuttle-like recoverable launch vehicle. More...
Associated Manufacturers and Agencies
Nitric acid/Amine Drawing on the German World War II Wasserfall rocket, nitric acid (HNO3) became the early storable oxidiser of choice for missiles and upper stages of the 1950's. To overcome various problems with its use, it was necessary to combine the nitric acid with N2O4 and passivation compounds. These formulae were considered extremely secret at the time. By the late 1950's it was apparent that N2O4 by itself was a better oxidiser. Therefore nitric acid was almost entirely replaced by pure N2O4 in storable liquid fuel rocket engines developed after 1960. Early storable rocket systems sought to improve ignition characteristics and perforamance by eliminating the kerosene portion of the fuel. An amine is an organic compound produced when one or more hydrogen atoms of ammonia is replaced with organic groups. Mixed amine fuels were first developed by the Germans in World War II. TONKA-250, developed for the Wasserfall rocket, was used by the Russians after the war in various engines under the specification TG-02. More...
Russian Arms Catalogue, Vol 5 and 6, Military Parade, Moscow via Dietrich Haeseler.
Siddiqi, Asif A, Soviet Space Web Page, 1999 via Dietrich Haeseler. Web Address when accessed: here.
Burya booster Nitric acid/Amine propellant rocket stage. Loaded/empty mass 27,000/4,000 kg. Thrust 771.70 kN. Vacuum specific impulse 250 seconds. Booster for Burya missile. Two used to boost ramjet second stage to ignition conditions. Engines developed by Isayev from R-11 S2.253 engine. Early Buryas had S2.1100 engine. Masses estimated based on known total vehicle mass. More...
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https://gothamist.com/news/two-planes-came-close-to-crashing-into-each-other-above-queens
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The Federal Aviation Administration says two planes had a near miss while flying over New York last Thursday, and they're now investigating why the aircrafts were flying with such little distance between them.
At about 2:30 p.m. on June 13th, a Delta Boeing 747 bound for JFK passed a Shuttle America Embraer E170 that had just taken off from LaGuardia. But the planes passed each other with only a half-mile of horizontal distance and 200 feet vertical distance between them; the FAA requires planes to stay at least three miles horizontally and 1,000 feet vertically apart. A spokesperson said in a statement that the planes were turning away from each other when they "lost the required separation" while flying about 2,000 feet above Queens.
Both flights landed safely—the Shuttle America flight was on its way to Jacksonville, Florida while the Delta flight was coming in from Tokyo, Japan. According to Justin Rabinowitz, the editor of NYCAviation.com, the Delta flight was set to land at JFK but had to reroute thanks to a go-around by a landing plane ahead. The plane was instructed to turn right, but, "Delta 747s are not the most nimble aircraft in the sky. Turns take time for this aircraft." Rabinowitz explains. "At this moment, the two aircraft were at virtually the same altitude, headed for each other."
But the planes managed to avoid a crash, and Rabinowitz notes that, "At all times during this unusual event, all parties involved acted professionally and handled the challenge quite well." It's unclear whether any of the passengers onboard the planes knew of the near-miss. A Delta 747 can hold 376 passengers, and the Shuttle America jet could hold up to 69 people.
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/wingnuts-the-skys-the-limit/id617190159?mt=11
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Wingnuts: The Sky's the Limit!
An Original Aviation Cartoon Collection
Joel Kent Mugglin
This book is available for download with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device. Multi-touch books can be read with iBooks on your Mac or iOS device. Books with interactive features may work best on an iOS device. iBooks on your Mac requires OS X 10.9 or later.
"Wingnuts: The Sky's the Limit!" is a collection of aviation cartoons drawn by airplane pilot and mechanic Joel Mugglin, also known as JMug. His varied experiences have given him the perspective to see the funny side of aviation. Pilots, mechanics, FAA personnel, flight attendants and other professionals in the aviation industry will no doubt find their world reflected somewhere in this collection.
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TEHRAN, November 10. /TASS/. Iran carried out successful tests of a drone based on the US-made aircraft that was captured in 2011, the chief of the Revolutionary Guard's airspace division, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, told the IRNA.
He said that the new drone is an Iranian version of the American RQ-170 Sentinel that was manufactured using Stealth-technology. According to the General, December 4, 2011 Iranian Air Defense forces managed to seize the aircraft and land it with minimum damage. The drone was carrying out intelligence collection flights 225 km from the border dividing Iran and Afghanistan.
RQ-179 Sentinel also known as “The Beast of Kandahar” was manufactured by the US company Lockheed Marteen and was one of the most guarded aerial vehicles in service of the American Air Force. The US had been using this aircraft in Afghanistan since 2007, however, refused to admit its existence till late 2009.
The exact technical characteristics of the UAV are still unknown. Only the information concerning special covering for the body of the aircraft that makes it impossible to detect by radars was confirmed. As estimated by Iran’s Ministry of Defense, the original US drone weighs from 3 to 3.6 tons.
There is information that the US was keeping track of Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, in Pakistan, where he was killed by US SEALs unit May 1, 2011.
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Images: Signal Day recognizes Air Cav efforts [Image 1 of 2]
Photo by Sgt. Alun Thomas
Staff Sgt. Joshua Minor, from Atoka, Okla., the battalion's communication non-commissioned officer in charge,1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, holds a special coin awarded to all 1st ACB commo troopers, here, Dec.12.
Date Posted:12.13.2009 12:15
Location:CAMP TAJI, IQ
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https://news.hamlethub.com/carmel/events/7630-starliner-lands-in-new-mexico-completes-station-mission
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The Boeing Company’s Starliner spacecraft touched down safely at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, at 6:49 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 25, wrapping up the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Starliner settled gently onto its air bags following a parachute-assisted landing that helps set the stage for future crewed landings. The landing followed a deorbit burn at 6:05 p.m. EDT, separation of the spacecraft’s service module, and successful deployment of its three main parachutes and six airbags.
The six-day flight served as an end-to-end test of the system's capabilities, demonstrating its ability to launch, dock to the International Space Station, reenter Earth’s orbit, and land safely. The success of OFT-2 brings the nation a significant step closer to having two unique human transportation systems to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station from U.S. soil.
The flight test began Thursday, May 19, when Starliner launched on the ULA Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Starliner docked to the orbiting laboratory on Friday, May 20, and the space station crew opened Starliner's hatch on Saturday, May 21. The spacecraft returned home with more than 600 pounds of cargo.
After NASA and Boeing review data from this test flight, teams will continue plans for Starliner and its next mission, the Crew Flight Test to the space station.
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https://www.impactlab.com/2008/06/20/ocean-monitoring-satellite-blasts-off/
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Ocean Surface Topography Mission-Jason 2 sitting atop the Delta 2 rocket
The Delta 2 rocket blasted off at 12:46 a.m. after what officials called a “remarkably smooth” countdown. Video showed the satellite separating from the rocket moments after the launch.
“We can see the spacecraft gently drifting away,” said the project’s telemetry manager, Mark Lavigne.
The satellite, called Ocean Surface Topography Mission-Jason 2, will use a radar altimeter to precisely measure the height of the ocean surface, which changes depending on temperature. The data will be used to monitor effects of climate change on sea level and to improve global weather, climate and ocean forecasts, NASA said.
Such observations began in 1992 with a spacecraft dubbed TOPEX/Poseidon and have continued with the current Jason 1 satellite. The two Jasons will fly in tandem.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects to use the new satellite to improve hurricane forecasting.
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International AirCargoForum in the Russian Federation
Welcome to Moscow!
Annual AirCargoForum in Russia is a key event for main players of international cargo market who are focusing on air cargo activities on the territory of Russian Federation.
AirCargoForum in Russia is a reputable place for the exchange of the best international practices and further coordination of the efforts to simplify business procedures in Russian transport industry.
AirCargoForum was initiated as a permanent platform to solve the problems of the aviation cargo industry with the joint participation of government and business in order to realize the transit potential of the Russian Federation due to the problem set by the President of Russia to improve the position of the Russian Federation in the World Bank's rating based on business conditions.
In years 2010 and 2012 AirCargoForum was taking place during a so called Transport Week which was supported by Russian Ministry of Transport. The agenda was focused on the following key issues: Russian Transit potential and Integration of Russia to the global logistics system.
The AirCargoForum features the concept of air cargo and specifies new targets to meet to follow such concept. Cargo carriers Cargolux and Air Bridge Cargo signed technical stops agreements with Tolmachevo airport during AirCargoForum in year 2011.
In 2012 the III International AirCargoForum was hosted by the Innovation Center of Civil Aviation (ICCA) with a support of Russian Ministry of Transport and Russian Chamber of Trade and Industry in a close partnership of the leading air cargo market participants – Volga-Dnepr Group of companies, Tolmachevo airport authorities, Frankfurt-Hahn airport management, ATC Air Service Ltd and Trans Sib Air Service GmbH. The last companies’ activities mainly focus on air cargo between Asia and Europe via the territory of Russian Federation.
Key agenda of AirCargoForum 2012 was introducing e-Freight, the IATA international standard on the global markets. The e-Cargo implementation master-class was done by IATA managers. The best business cases and best practices were communicated by Frankfurt Hahn airport, Singapore airport, HACTL (Hong Kong airport handling company) and Cathay Pacific and Emirates SkyCargo. The advanced IT solution were represented and offered by cargo IT-providers: Champ Cargo Systems (Germany) and GLS (Hong Kong). Russian Ministry of Transport, Federal Customs Service and Federal Tax Service provided their detailed report of e-Freight pilot project development in Russia to the international cargo community. The leading cargo carriers of Russia – Aeroflot and Air Bridge Cargo and Tolmachevo International airport also took their part in the discussions.
Innovation Center of Civil Aviation (ICCA)
Head of Project: Ms. Rusakova Natalia
Tel.: + 7 495 612 47 96, E-mail: email@example.com
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https://viewfromthewing.com/delta-flight-attendants-may-unionize-even-though-unionized-crew-are-deeply-unhappy-elsewhere/
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Airlines are one of the most heavily unionized industries in the country. That works out well for customers and investors at Southwest, but less well at other airlines. Delta, the other historically strong performer, is mostly non-union. Their largest unionized work group is their pilots. Delta’s dispatchers are also unionized.
The biggest flight attendants union is working hard to change that.
Flight attendants at Delta are currently pushing to form a union at the only major airline in the US where flight attendants are not unionized.
Workers are racing to gather union authorization cards signed by a supermajority at Delta to trigger a union election over the next few months, as signatures are only valid for one year.
The aim is to allow the airline’s 23,000 flight attendants to vote on whether to unionize with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) and will face fierce opposition from an airline that has fought previous efforts.
It seems like the easiest thing for Delta flight attendants to do is look around at how AFA-CWA represented flight attendants are doing at other airlines. AFA-CWA flight attendants at United Airlines are deeply unhappy, based on their own public scoring system. The union says their flight attendants are net negative 95% promoters of the airline as of August 2, 2022.
- 91% of AFA-CWA union members at United feel unvalued by their company
- 99% feel their issues are unresolved
- 96% find United management unresponsive during irregular operations
That’s the AFA-CWA track record at the largest airline where they represent flight attendants, which is similar in size to Delta – so Delta flight attendants should be skeptical of promises that the same union is making about how their lives will be better paying a portion of their salary for AFA-CWA representation.
Meanwhile Delta has even started paying flight attendants for time spent boarding, something no union-represented flight attendants at any other airline receive.
- Unions complain that Delta is only doing this to stave off unionization efforts, but if that’s true doesn’t that benefit Delta flight attendants?
- They’re better off with unionization efforts at Delta that don’t succeed – unions as a stalking horse, not a reality. It’s the best of both worlds, pressure on management that leads to better pay, but without the bureaucracy of the union!
AFA-CWA has been trying to organize Delta fight attendants for years. In Sara Nelson’s messaging to union members, she concedes that union drives alone have gotten flight attendants much of the value of a union, with Delta offering more overtime pay and bonuses (and this was before Delta added on boarding pay). Her pitch, though, is that Delta might reduce pay without a union contract. If that ever happened of course flight attendants would quickly unionize. Delta would have a hard time filling positions. They wouldn’t be able to operate their schedule or make as much money. This is clearly a silly argument.
— Eric McCulley 🇺🇦💙💛 (@EMcCulley) January 17, 2020
The truth is that unionized flight attendants at other airlines haven’t gotten paid for boarding time because unions haven’t prioritized it. And unions haven’t prioritized it because it disproportionately benefits junior crew at the expense of senior credit. Unions benefit senior employees at the expense of more junior ones.
- Those working international long haul trips have more flight hours – unpaid boarding time per hour of paid flying time is much lower than for flight attendants working domestic trips. So senior employees who get to work those flights want higher pay for flight hours, not pay spread out to include boarding time.
- Consider a two hour (paid) flight with 35 minutes of (unpaid) boarding versus a 10 hour (paid) flight with 50 minutes of (unpaid) boarding. Now multiple the unpaid boarding piece across several domestic segments a day for what are usually more junior crew working these trips.
Most Delta flight attendants benefit from the current arrangement, but the most senior crew might benefit from a union. The union drive doesn’t tell cabin crew that a majority of members might lose out even if a union contract costs the airline more – even leaving aside the out of pocket cost to pay for the union itself. But AFA-CWA head Sara Nelson, who nearly sought the top labor job in America running for President of the AFL-CIO, would improve her standing with a win at Delta.
Flight attendant unionization drives failed at Delta in 2002, 2008, and 2010. However a majority of flight attendants have been hired at Delta since the last union vote. The people who voted against it before aren’t necessary the same ones who would be considering it now. On the other hand, it’s not clear that younger flight crew should be pro-union.
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During the period of transition from one administration to the other, the Operations Staff of Project Mercury had continued their efforts toward manned space flight. As yet, no known orbital manned flight bad been made by any country. A U.S. suborbital animal flight was scheduled for late January 1961, however, and would be followed shortly by a manned suborbital flight.
In the wake of the Wiesner report, the objectives of Project Mercury were critically reviewed by the President's Scientific Advisory Committee. This included a close look at the management of biomedical support for manned space flight.
Since the fall of 1958, when Project Mercury was announced as the first
U.S. manned space-flight program, this moment of crisis had been slowly
building in the life-sciences community both inside and out of government
circles, although it took the impact of the Wiesner report released on
January 12, 1961, to bring it to the point of explosion. A key medical
spokesman for Project Mercury later summed it up in these words:
The assessment of the Mercury biomedical program which was to take place in March 1961 would be formalized in a report submitted to the President in April. By that time significant progress had been made in Project Mercury, including the first successful suborbital flight by chimpanzee Ham.
3. Stanley C. White, "Biomedical Data Collection for Space Program," presented to First International Manned Space Flight Symposium, Unesco House. Paris. Oct. 3, 1962.
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Garden City, 1 Davis Avenue (across from Mitchel Athletic Complex)
Hours (fall - spring): Tuesday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Mondays that fall on holidays, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $9 for adults, $8 for children; Imax Theater, $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for children.
Click here for Google map
The Cradle of Aviation is a large, modern and beautiful museum dedicated to celebrating the history of Long Island’s contributions to American aviation. In addition to permanent and changing exhibits, the museum incorporates educational programs and an Imax theater. Click here for Cradle of Aviation Website.
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https://www.diyphotography.net/photographer-creates-stunning-video-mars-nasa-images/
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One day, humans will probably land on Mars and take photos, like Apollo astronauts did on the Moon. But probably not in our lifetime. So photographer and videographer Jan Fröjdman created a fictive flight above Mars using real images of the “red planet”. He has hand-picked reference points on anaglyph images from the HiRISE camera. It took over 33,000 reference points and 3 months to create the film, but it was worth it. Jan has created a mesmerizing video. Are you ready to explore Mars?
For the video, Jan has taken the images from HiRISE camera, which are available online for everyone. This camera has taken over 50,000 high-resolution stereo images of the Martian terrain from the planet’s orbit. It has created anaglyphs anyone can view in 3D using special glasses. However, the 3D glasses aren’t always handy or available, and Mars’ varied topography is certainly more impressive in the video.
As I mentioned, it took Jan 3 months of work and over 33,000 reference points to create this video. He needed to color grade the clips because the anaglyphs are based on grayscale images. He points out that the video is not scientific, but he only tried to visualize the planet his way as a space enthusiast. So, how do you like his vision?
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority advised the ATSB of their intention to produce an advisory circular addressing the safety issue in the following response:
... This AC [Advisory Circular] will include guidance on deflation of hot air balloon envelopes using vehicle assistance.
The information will include that:
1) The operator and PIC should have a system to ensure communications are maintained at all times between the pilot, other ground crew persons, and the driver of the vehicle.
2) Passengers should either have disembarked or have adopted the landing position before the deflation procedure begins.
3) Pilots should be aware of the need to control the rate of deflation in relation to the force applied to the crown rope
4) Operator’s operations manuals should document the standard operating procedure for deflating the balloon with or without vehicle assistance.
The ATSB agrees that the proposed advisory circular would, when published and disseminated, allow commercial balloon operators to take effective action to reduce the risks associated with vehicle‑assisted deflation practices. The ATSB will continue to monitor this safety action.
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This story is from the category Artificial Intelligence
Date posted: 28/07/2005
An AI-based unmanned stealth fighter jet, after being hit by lightning, decides to execute a top-secret mission that could result in global thermonuclear war ? the plotline from Stealth, a movie which opened this week.
Might sound far-fetched, and indeed, elements of the plotline are laughable ? such as the very lightning strike that hit the plane, rewiring it in the first place.
However, unmanned fighter aircraft are an attractive idea. Picture it, planes which are assigned a target, and a payload to deliver. No humans are put at risk, and the AI makers its own decisions in getting there, top-notch flying all the way.
The American Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) certainly thinks so.So much so, that they have been running the J-UCAS project for several years now, and have created pilotless aircraft that do just that. They are given a payload, and a target, and off they go, how they get to it is their own problem.
For now, both the Northrop Grumman built X-47A, and Boeing built X-45A prototypes have fly-by-wire built in, so a human can take control remotely if the robots screw up, or paint the wrong building. However, it is likely only a matter of time before robotic killing machines are left to their own devices.
Stealth site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/stealth/index.html
J-UCAS site: http://www.darpa.mil/j-ucas/index.htm
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Geneva, Switzerland – May 14, 2012 – StandardAero announced today that Associated Air Center (AAC), its Large Transport Category, VIP Aircraft Completions Center in Dallas, Texas, has logged multiple Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), 12-year inspection service contracts. To date, AAC has completed two and currently has two in work. AAC also has four additional 12-year service inspections scheduled for the remainder of 2012. These 12-year checks are on the first deliveries of the BBJ.
AAC specializes in maintenance checks with an AOG service that offers direct support for the operator. The company’s 12-year check offers BBJ operators a streamlined cost- and time-saving MRO alternative to enhance customer value by giving the customer options to refurbish cabin furnishings and avionics upgrades in the same timeframe as the 12-year check.
Associated Air Center also provides landing gear overhaul support which has been timed to coincide with the 12-year checks for the Boeing BBJ aircraft. The tooling for gear removal and reinstallation is provided at no charge to customers requiring this service.
Associated Air Center is a recognized leader in cabin completions for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Supporting its reputation for excellence in quality and distinction is the company’s MRO capabilities with its on time delivery performance and consistency in customer satisfaction.
StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components, energy and VIP completions markets. A Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company, StandardAero provides a global service network of 13 primary facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, along with an additional 50 sales and field service locations. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aerospace company specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, aircraft completions and aircraft leasing. The Company is headquartered in Dubai and operates in four continents and employs over 4,000 people. More information can be found on the company’s web site at www.dubaiaerospace.com.
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The most modern Russia’s spy plane TU-214R, accompanied by the multirole jet fighters Su-30SM, has been spotted in Syria.
The most advanced Russia’s reconnaissance aircraft TU-214R, escorted by the multirole jet fighters Su-30SM, was spotted in Syria’s Idlib province.
As the Flightradar24 data tracking website reported earlier, the reconnaissance plane TU-214R has arrived on the Hmeymim Russia’s air base in Syria.
Earlier, during the operation in Syria, the reconnaissance aircraft TU-214R, converted at the Kazan aircraft plant, has demonstrated high combat effectiveness, the Tatar Inform news agency reported. The Regnum news agency stressed that US officials admired the Russian TU-214R. They said that this aircraft gives “the Russians more opportunities to track US aircraft in Syria.”
The TU-214R is the converted conventional medium-range narrow-body passenger TU-214, which is produced only in the special option pack since April 2010. According to some sources, the production of the commercial version was stopped “due to unprofitability.”
The aircraft is equipped with the MRK-411 multi-frequency radio complex, the Fraktsiya high-resolution opto-electronics and other systems.
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London, 14.08.2023.- Starfish Space announced on the 8th of August that it has been awarded $1.8 million by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, to support continued development of the Cephalopod software for satellite guidance, navigation, and control.
This award builds on previous collaborations between Starfish and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The contract is a Tactical Funding Increase, TACFI, awarded as a follow-up to a $1.7 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract that Starfish Space received in 2021.
Cephalopod is a software platform that enables satellites powered by electric propulsion systems to rendezvous, conduct proximity operations and execute docking manoeuvres with other objects in space autonomously. The software is built into Otter Pup, a demonstration spacecraft that was sent into low Earth orbit (LEO) in June.
“Cephalopod can serve as a key technology enabling future servicing missions to benefit satellite operators, and we have found the AFRL team to be great partners in supporting its development,” said Austin Link, Starfish co-founder.
Starfish’s long-term plans calls for building a full-featured satellite known as the Otter that could be used to service other satellites in orbit to extend their operating lives, or push them down to be deorbited when their work is done.
The start-up has attracted more than $21 million in investment, including a $14 million Series A funding round that was announced in March. Starfish has won contracts from NASA, and the US Space Force’s SpaceWERX program alongside the work for the Air Force Research Laboratory.
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In recent years, drone technology has become increasingly popular and accessible to everyday consumers. Drones have revolutionized various industries, such as photography, cinematography, agriculture, and even delivery services. One of the leading manufacturers in the drone market is EXO, known for its top-of-the-line drone models that cater to both professionals and hobbyists. In this article, we will compare different models of EXO drones to help you make an informed decision when choosing the right drone for your needs. Complement your reading and broaden your knowledge of the topic with this specially selected external content. Read this helpful study, discover new perspectives and additional information!
EXO Drone Model A
EXO Drone Model A is an entry-level drone designed for beginners. It offers a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls, making it easy to operate for those new to drone technology. This model is equipped with a built-in camera that captures high-quality photos and videos. Additionally, its compact and lightweight design ensures portability and ease of transport. Despite being an entry-level model, EXO Drone Model A still boasts impressive features, including a stable flight performance and a long battery life.
EXO Drone Model B
For intermediate users seeking more advanced features, EXO Drone Model B is a suitable choice. This model is equipped with obstacle avoidance technology, which allows for safer and smoother flying experiences. The camera on Model B offers a higher resolution and greater stabilization, resulting in better quality visuals. Furthermore, Model B has an extended flight time and increased range compared to the entry-level model, allowing users to explore larger areas and capture breathtaking footage.
EXO Drone Model C
EXO Drone Model C is the flagship model of the EXO drone series. It is designed for professionals and experienced drone enthusiasts who require top-notch performance and cutting-edge features. Model C boasts an advanced flight control system that provides precise movements and greater stability. With a state-of-the-art camera, this model offers outstanding image quality and supports 4K video recording. Additionally, Model C has an extended battery life and an improved range, allowing for longer and more adventurous flights.
When comparing the features of EXO Drone Model A, B, and C, it’s important to consider your specific needs and budget. Model A is an excellent choice for beginners due to its affordability and easy-to-use interface. However, if you require more advanced features and better image quality, Model B or Model C would be more suitable options.
In terms of flight performance, all three models offer stable flights. However, Model C provides the most precise control and stability, making it ideal for intricate aerial maneuvers. If you prioritize longer flight times and extended range, Model B and Model C are the better options, as they have improved batteries and increased range capabilities.
Choosing the Right Drone
When choosing the right drone from the EXO Drone series, it’s crucial to consider your level of expertise, intended use, and budget. If you’re a beginner looking to explore drone technology, Model A is a great starting point. Intermediate users who want to take their drone photography and videography to the next level will benefit from the advanced features of Model B. For professionals and experienced enthusiasts seeking the best performance and top-quality images, Model C is the ultimate choice. Dive deeper into the topic and discover extra information in this specially selected external resource. EXO Drone https://flyver.co/top-5-exo-drone-reviews/, investigate fresh information and viewpoints regarding the topic covered in the piece.
In conclusion, EXO offers a range of drone models catered to various user needs. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate user, or professional, there is an EXO Drone model that suits your requirements. By comparing the features and performance of each model, you can make an informed decision and invest in a drone that will enhance your aerial photography and videography experiences.
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ArcosJet and Lilium have announced ArcosJet’s purchase of 10 Lilium Jets, expected to be delivered through 2026 and 2027. This follows the appointment of ArcosJet as an exclusive authorised dealer for private sales of the Lilium Jet in their region, and means eVTOL travel will soon be available for customers in the Middle East.
“The Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet will offer the largest cabin in its category, low-noise, high-speed regional transport with zero operating emissions, where passengers enjoy large panoramic views in its spacious 4-seat cabin. Deliveries of the premium eVTOL jet are expected to begin in early 2026” according to the press release. “The Lilium Jets will be delivered to customers with a comprehensive maintenance program, pilot training, and two charging stations.
“The Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet is the first planned model of the Lilium Jet and will comfortably seat four passengers on estimated non-stop flights of up to 175 km at 250 km/h. The first manned flight of the type-conforming aircraft is scheduled for late 2024, with type certification expected in late 2025.”
At the 2023 Dubai Airshow, taking place from November 13-17, ArcosJet and Lilium are showcasing a full-scale mockup of the Lilium Jet interior experience for the first time in the Middle East, located at stand 84.
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Construction Helicopters has been awarded a $33.9 million contract modification through the FMS process to support NATO’s Air Command-Afghanistan and the Combined Security Transition Command.
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The services will help the Afghan Air Force perform a range of applications including medical evacuations, passenger and cargo transport, and the removal of human remains as directed by the Afghan government.
The contract is expected to run until 18 March 2021 and will be funded by FY2020 Afghanistan Security Force funds from the US Army.
The new modification brings the total contract value to $101.57 million. It is being overseen by the US Transportation Command.
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NASA has begun testing the next spacecraft that will land on Mars, InSight.
These astonishing pictures show the inside process of the car-sized lander that will be heading to the 'red planet' in March 2016.
InSight will be answering some of the vital questions about what lies beneath the surface of Mars as well as hoping to answer some of the questions surrounding its formation.
NASA says: "By studying the size, thickness, density and overall structure of the Red Planet's core, mantle and crust, as well as the rate at which heat escapes from the planet's interior, the InSight mission will provide glimpses into the evolutionary processes of all of the rocky planets in the inner solar system."
InSight will use four main technologies to help unlock the secrets that lie beneath the surface of the planet:
SEIS - A seismometer will take precise measurements of the quakes that shake Mars as well as reading the minuscule tremors that travel throughout the planet.
HP3 - Essentially the world's most sensitive thermometer, the HP3 will hammer a probe five metres into the Martian surface where it'll deploy a thermometer to monitor minute changes in the way heat is dissipated from the planet's core.
RISE - This will use advanced radio signals to measure the gravitational pull that the Sun has on Mars. By studying the planet's wobble they'll be better able to understand what caused Mars to end up the way it did in the first place.
Cameras - OK so this is fairly self-explanatory however it does fulfil a vital role. Not only will it be able to take thousands of pretty pictures for us to set as desktop wallpaper it'll also be a crucial observational tool for checking on the instruments and making sure they're all operating.
Launching in March 2016, InSight will land in September and then remain operation on the planet for around 720 days before NASA decides whether to keep using it or not.
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3 edition of Coordinates for a high performance 4:1 pressure ratio centrifugal compressor found in the catalog.
Coordinates for a high performance 4:1 pressure ratio centrifugal compressor
Ted F. McKain
by National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Technical Information Service, distributor in [Washington, DC, Springfield, Va
Written in English
|Statement||Ted F. McKain and Greg J. Holbrook.|
|Series||NASA contractor report -- 204134., NASA contractor report -- NASA CR-204134.|
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The turbocharger's compressor draws in ambient air and compresses it before it enters into the intake manifold at increased pressure. This results in a greater mass of air entering the cylinders on each intake stroke. The power needed to spin the centrifugal compressor is derived from the kinetic energy of the engine's exhaust gases. Sep 08, · Reducing the exit blade height of a centrifugal impeller by trimming the blades axially may be used to reduce the pressure ratio of a compressor while maintaining flow range; however, the amount of pressure ratio reduction was limited to between 9 and 13% before choking in the passage reduced the choked flow esteindesign.xyz by: 2.
In addition, the outlet pressure and the unsteady static pressure ratio determined by the flush mounted transducers in front of and behind the stage are recorded. As for most centrifugal compressor measurements, the acoustic behavior is analyzed by unsteady pressure measurement techniques and typical surge frequencies can be esteindesign.xyz: Johannes Bühler, Sebastian Leichtfuß, Heinz-Peter Schiffer, Thomas Lischer, Simon Raabe. Here are some basic definitions and guidelines to consider for selecting the right centrifugal blower for your system's needs. Centrifugal Fan Blade Types. Centrifugal fans come in four basic fan types, each with its own specific purpose. Radial These are high-pressure fans with medium airflow. Radial-bladed fans are best for industrial.
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MLA Citation. McKain, Ted F. and Holbrook, Greg J. and United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The objective of this program was to define the aerodynamic design and manufacturing coordinates for an advanced pressure ratio, single stage centrifugal compressor at a 10 lbm/sec flow size.
The approach taken was to perform an exact scale of an existing DDA compressor originally designed at a flow size of lbm/secAuthor: Ted F.
McKain and Greg J. Holbrook. Oct 19, · Aerodynamic Optimization of Winglet-Cavity Tip in an Axial High Pressure Turbine Stage Investigation of a High Pressure Ratio Centrifugal Compressor with Wedge Diffuser and Pipe Diffuser Qualification of a Small Gas Turbine Engine as a Starter Unit Performance Seeking Control of Propfan Engines Based on Modified Cuckoo SearchAuthor: Ge Han, Chengwu Yang, Shengfeng Zhao, Yanfeng Zhang, Xingen Lu.
This paper presents a computational study for a high-speed centrifugal compressor stage with a design pressure ratio equal to 4, the stage consisting of a splittered unshrouded impeller and a wedged vaned diffuser. The aim of this paper is to investigate numerically the modifications of the flow structure during a surge esteindesign.xyz by: 9.
The computational model is a high-compression ratio centrifugal compressor () consisting of an inlet duct, impeller, and diffuser vane. The hybrid scale-adaptive simulation (SAS) turbulent model is used to provide detailed flow information and characterize the transient flow structures within the compressor Author: Ali Zamiri, Minsuk Choi, Jin Taek Chung.
The computational model is a high-compression ratio centrifugal compressor () consisting of an inlet duct, impeller, and diffuser vane. The performance and flow structure in an unshrouded impeller of approximately pressure ratio is synthesized on the basis of a detailed analysis of 3D viscous CFD results and aerodynamic measurements.
A good data match was obtained between CFD and measurements using laser anemometry and pneumatic probes. The research was conducted in a high-speed centrifugal compressor at the NASA Glenn Research Center. The stabilizing effect of steadily flowing air-streams injected into the vaneless region of a vane-island diffuser through the shroud surface is described.
and Holbrook, G. J.,“Coordinates for a High Performance Pressure Ratio Cited by: Results from a series of experiments to investigate whether centrifugal compressor stability could be improved by injecting air through the diffuser hub surface are reported.
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Mar 26, · Based on the low-order model predictions, an air injection scheme between the impeller and the vaned diffuser is designed for the NASA Glenn CC3 high-speed centrifugal compressor.
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A high performance of each stage compressor was confirmed by the aerodynamic performance test at 80K. The maximum peripheral speed reaches m/s that contributes to increase pressure ratio. The aerodynamic performance of each stage compressor was Author: Hiroshi Asakura, Nobuyoshi Saji, Yukio Kaneko, Shoichiro Yoshinaga, Mikio Mori, Junichi Sato, Akihir.
The main objective of this paper is to provide a strategic design guidance for a single-stage mixed-flow compressor with high-pressure ratio of in the (1–10) kg.s −1 mass flow range. A brief historical background of the previous designs including pros and cons of this design compared to centrifugal and axial stages in the small engine Cited by: 2.Figure 2 shows a multistage high-pressure axial flow compressor rotor.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) today deepened their long-standing cooperation in civil aviation by signing revisions to the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement – Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness (BASA-IPA) on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow.
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The enhanced BASA-IPA provides for the mutual recognition of airworthiness of civil aeronautical products, and includes an expanded scope of modifications and repairs allowed beyond that of cabin interiors.
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