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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CBS Miami) — A hazardous materials team was called to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after five crew members aboard an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia became ill.
Flight 1897 took off from Philadelphia around 11 a.m. Shortly before landing at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, crew members complained of an odor onboard.
The plane landed safely and paramedics spoke with the crew.
“Two pilots and three flight attendants asked to be taken to the hospital as a precaution,” according to a statement from the airline. “The aircraft is being evaluated by our maintenance team.”
None of the 137 passengers on the flight were affected by the odor.


A YouTuber that purposely crashed his plane in a California national forest for a sponsorship deal has reached a plea agreement.
Trevor Jacob, 29, pleaded guilty to destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation. The YouTuber is facing up to 20 years in prison.
According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, Jacob admitted to downing the plane to promote a wallet. He later retrieved the footage of the aircraft crashing and destroyed it.
On November 24, 2021, Jacob departed from Lompoc City Airport on a solo flight. About 35 minutes into the flight, the YouTuber exited the plane and parachuted to the ground. The airplane subsequently crashed into the Los Padres National Forest.
Jacob made the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) aware of the crash two days later. An investigation was launched by the NTSB, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began its own investigation shortly after.
In the weeks following the incident, Jacob lied to investigators about knowing where the plane’s wreckage was located. In December 2021, he and a friend went to the crash site and recovered the downed aircraft. They took it to his hangar at Lompoc, where he cut up the plane and got rid of the pieces.
On December 23, 2021, Jacob uploaded the video footage of the plane crashing to YouTube. He titled the video “I Crashed My Airplane.” The 13-minute video shows Jacob exiting the aircraft and the plane crashing.
“Jacob admitted in his plea agreement that he intended to make money through the video,” according to the news release.
The FAA revoked Jacob’s pilot license in 2022. He is scheduled to appear in court in the coming weeks.


TNPSC Current Affairs 2016 November 11
1.Guy Ryder Re-elected as ILO Director General.
Guy Rider has been re-elected as Director General of International Labour Organization. He took office on 1st October 2012.He is the 10th Director General.
International Labour Organisation has formed on 1919 , it is United Nations Agency located in Geneva, Switzerland.
International Labour Organisation which deals with labour issues, international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities to all, it has 186 countries as members including the cook Islands.
2.The Kaveri delta Coal-bed methane extraction project has been cancelled by center.
Central Government has cancelled the Kaveri delta Coal-bed methane extraction project due to the protest from farmers.
About the Project:
In 2010 GEECL has won the licence to explore and extract methane and Coal Deposit in Mannarkudi in Thiruvarur district. The then Tamil Nadu Government has given area in Nagapattinam, Thanjavur and Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu. But due to oppose from farmers, Environmentalist the project has been canceled.
3. China has launched pulsar navigation test Satellite
China has launched the satellite to detect signs of pulsars. The satelite will conduct experiments on X-ray pulsar navigatons, which are very high density stars formed by neutrons.
It has been launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the satellite was carried by long March-11 rocket. It was 239th flight mission by Long March.


A team of subject matter experts at the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA’s) Sandia Field Office (SFO) was recently awarded the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Secretary’s Honor Award for their efforts in negotiations with the United States Air Force to reach an acceptable agreement on a new permit and operating agreement for the Tonopah Test Range (TTR) located near Tonopah, Nevada.
The TTR is the testing range of choice for many national security missions, and so failure to extend the permit would have caused a cessation of critical planned weapons tests at the site. Instead, the work of this team enabled the Nuclear Security Enterprise to assure the testing of gravity nuclear weapons without mission disruption.
The 2019 Secretary’s Honor Awards were announced January 20, 2021. The awards recognize DOE employees and contractors for their service and contributions to the Department’s mission to the benefit of the Nation.
“The NNSA’s national security mission at the Tonopah Test Range is critical,” said Jeff Harrell, Manager of the NNSA Sandia Field Office. “I am truly thankful to all the members of the team for their dedication and perseverance to accomplish the agreement with the Air Force for the new permit.”
The SFO team members were Mike Duvall, Susan Lacy, Curtis McHaley, Aaron Perea, Doris Sandoval-Tellez, James Todd, William “Bill” Wechsler, and Cynthia Wimberly. Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs Phil Calbos (NA-10) and Real Estate Contracting Officer Joelle Altamirano (NA-521) were also members of the team.
“It is a great honor for the team to receive this award,” said Mike Duvall, team member and SFO Deputy Manager. “We worked diligently over the course of two years to ensure the new permit with the Air Force would meet the Nation’s national security needs.”
Sandia National Laboratories conducts operations at TTR in support of the NNSA’s weapons programs. Activities at TTR include stockpile reliability testing; arming, fusing, and firing systems testing; and the testing of nuclear weapon delivery systems. The range also offers a unique testing environment for use by other U.S. government agencies and their contractors.
Visit the Tonopah Test Range website for more information.


Mon, Feb 11, 2013
High-Altitude, Long-Endurance Aircraft Also Receives Software Upgrades
Boeing's liquid hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye unmanned aircraft system has completed taxi testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California as it progresses toward its second flight. During the testing, which occurred Feb. 6, the Phantom Eye demonstrator aircraft sitting atop its launch cart reached speeds up to 40 knots, or approximately 46 miles per hour.
The Phantom Eye team has also completed software and hardware upgrades to prepare for flying at higher altitudes. "We upgraded the autonomous flight systems and have achieved all the required test points in preparation for the next flight," said Drew Mallow, Phantom Eye program manager.
Additionally, the team improved the aircraft’s landing system following Phantom Eye's first flight, when the landing gear dug into the Edwards lakebed and broke. "We've drawn on Boeing’s experience to come up with a solution, using our tactical fighter aircraft landing systems as an example," said Brad Shaw, Phantom Eye chief engineer.
Phantom Eye's innovative and environmentally responsible liquid-hydrogen propulsion system will allow the aircraft to stay on station for up to four days while providing persistent monitoring over large areas at a ceiling of up to 65,000 feet, creating only water as a byproduct. The demonstrator, with its 150-foot wingspan, is capable of carrying a 450-pound payload. Its first flight, in coordination with NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards, was in June 2012.
(Image provided by Boeing)
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FLYHT AFIRS 228 STC-Approved for Six Different Aircraft Types
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd (FLYHT) has received Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for its Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRSÃ¢â€žÂ¢) 228 on a total of six different aircraft types.
The STCs apply to: ATR-42/72; Boeing 777-200/300; Boeing 767-200/300; Boeing 747-200; Bombardier Challenger 870/890, CRJ-700/900 (TCCA STC, China VSTC); Hawker Beechcraft 750/800XP/850XP/900XP (EASA & TCCA for full activation and FAA in progress).
STC approvals are in progress for: Boeing BBJ1 (737-700); BBJ2 (737-800); and the Airbus ACJ 319/320/321 family of aircraft.
FLYHTÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s CEO, Bill Tempany, said, Ã¢â‚¬Å“WeÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re pleased at the rapid expansion of aircraft types that can be supported by AFIRS, making the unique benefits of our system available to business aviation, charter, and scheduled operators.
Ã¢â‚¬Å“As a Transport Canada DAO, FLYHT is able to develop and expedite approval of the aircraft integration engineering and STC packages that are required to install any airborne electronics on aircraft. This, along with the unique capabilities of AFIRS, makes FLYHT the best partner in the industry when it comes to implementing advanced aircraft connectivity.Ã¢â‚¬Â
The company also holds approvals for its AFIRS 220 legacy product on the following business aircraft: Embraer Legacy 600; Boeing BBJ1 (737-700) and BBJ2 (737-800); Airbus ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321; Bombardier CRJ-100SE; Hawker Beechcraft 750/800XP/850XP/900XP.
FLYHT performs all engineering required for aircraft integration and, by virtue of being a Transport Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO), can expedite the approval to install its products on a wide variety of aircraft types. FLYHT currently holds over 40 STCs for AFIRS, which are issued by five regional authorities (TCCA, FAA, EASA, CAAC [China] and ECAA [Egypt]) covering 20 aircraft types.
AFIRS integrates voice, text, and automated data reporting over Iridium SATCOM and the Internet, into one affordable package. The systemÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s features include: global voice and text communications; global flight tracking and position reporting; real-time event notifications; built-in Quick Access Recorder (QAR) for FOQA and SMS; automated engine trending; accurate and automated movement and flight times; real-time fuel management and emissions reporting; and, EFB connectivity.
About FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.
FLYHT provides proprietary technological products and services designed to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in the airline industry. The Company has patented and commercialized three products and associated services currently marketed to airlines, manufacturers and maintenance organizations around the world. Its premier technology, AFIRSÃ¢â€žÂ¢ UpTimeÃ¢â€žÂ¢, allows airlines to monitor and manage aircraft operations anywhere, anytime, in real time. If an aircraft encounters an emergency, FLYHTÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s triggered data streaming mode, FLYHTStreamÃ¢â€žÂ¢, automatically streams vital data, normally secured in the black box, to designated sites on the ground in real-time.
AFIRS, UpTime, FLYHT, FLYHTStream and AeroQ are trademarks of FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd.


EuroSpaceward Conference to Focus on Carbon Nanotechnology and Space Elevator Systems
The 4th International Conference of EuroSpaceward: Carbon Nanotechnology and Space Elevator Systems will take place in Luxembourg on December 4-5. Carbon nanotubes have been constructed with length-to-diameter ratio of up to 132,000,000:1, significantly larger than any other material. Experts from around the world will discuss the latest research showing how the unique mechanical properties of this material can be exploited to facilitate the space elevator. Vesselin Shanov (TL), who has grown record length carbon nanotube arrays (BL) with his team at the University of Cincinnati, USA, will give the opening Keynote lecture on ‘Advances in synthesis and application of carbon nanotube materials.’ New research on space elevator systems and reports of international climber contests will be the focus of day 2 of the event. Akira Tsuchida of JAXA and Ted Semon (CL) of the International Space Elevator Consortium will provide outlooks on the future of space elevator work during the closing session. (Credit: EuroSpaceward, International Space Elevator Consortium)
Panel Discussion Set to Focus on Space Policy Implementation
Implementing National Space Policy will be the topic of a panel discussion on December 3 at the Space Enterprise Council (SEC) headquarters in Washington DC. Sponsored by SEC and the George Marshall Institute, the event will provide a forum for space experts and former congressional members to focus on lessons learned from past and present space policies and how it can be applied to current and future policies. Panelists include former Executive Secretary and White House National Space Council member Mark Albrecht (C), former Director of the Space Policy Institute John Logsdon (L), current House Armed Services Committee Kari Bingen, former retired Air Force Major Rosie Rosenberg and former Appropriations clerk, Paul Carliner (R). With its diverse membership and affiliation with TechAmerica, the SEC works to advance the interests of USA companies through advocacy with policymakers as well as provide an ideal business environment for space enterprise. (Credit: Space Enterprise Council, Geore Marshall Institute, NASA, 123nonstop.com, xprize.org)
= All times for terrestrial events in local time unless noted.
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= All times for international space / astro events in Hawaii Standard Time unless noted. Add 10 hours to obtain UT (‘Universal Time;’ Greenwich, England).
Weekly Planet Watch – Morning Planets: Venus (ESE), Saturn (ESE) / Evening Planets: Jupiter (S).
Nov 29 — International Space Station, LEO: E-25 crew members continue science and maintenance activities as they prepare for the arrival of STS-133 Discovery crew.
Nov 29 — NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Lunar Orbit: All systems nominal in scientific phase of mission as LRO continues to return data from the Moon.
Nov 29 — Mars Rovers Opportunity & Spirit, Red Planet: Mars Rover Opportunity continues trek to Endeavour Crater, recently crossing 25km odometry mark; ‘Sweep & Beep’ paging techniques for Spirit have been unsuccessful as it remains silent at Home Plate.
Nov 29 – Dec 1 — The National Academies, Washington DC: ‘A Decadal Strategy for Solar and Space Physics / Panel: Solar and Heliospheric Physics.’
Nov 29 – Dec 1 — IRAM (Institute of Radioastronomy), RadioNet, Grenoble, France: ‘Observing with ALMA: Early Science Workshop.’
Nov 29 – Dec 1 — The Tunisian Association for the Digital Geographic Information, Tunisia, Africa: ‘5th International Conference Geotunis 2010: The Use of GIS and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development.’
Nov 30 — The Dudley Observatory, Schenectady NY: ‘The Sun and Solar Eclipses,’ Jay Pasachoff.
Nov 30 – Dec 1 — NASA Office of Small Business Programs, Bethesda MD: ‘3rd Annual NASA Small Business Symposium and Awards Ceremony.’
Nov 30 – Dec 1 — World Technology Network, New York City NY: ‘The 8th World Technology Summit / 9th Awards 2010.’
Nov 30 – Dec 2 — International Academy of Astronautics, Abuja, Nigeria: ‘IAA Nigeria International Symposium on the Equatorial Plane: Attributes and Characteristics.’
Dec 1 — Deep Space, Milky Way: Scientists continue to observe HIBP 13044 b, an exoplanet with a minimum mass 1.25 times that of Jupiter that entered our galaxy from another galaxy.
Dec 1 — USA Senate Committee, Washington DC: ‘Senate Committee Hearing: Transition and Implementation – The NASA Authorization Act of 2010.’
Dec 1 — The SETI Institute, Mountain View CA: Colloquium Series Lecture: ‘IRIS: A New Window on the Physics of the Solar Interface Region,’ Bart De Pontieu.
Dec 1 — Reuben Fleet Science Center, San Diego CA: ‘The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show: Winter Constellations.’
Dec 1-2 — ESA, Frascati, Italy: ‘Terrafirma 6th User Workshop,’ event to share in the applications and understanding of ground movement monitoring which are emerging from this state-of-the-art satellite technology.
Dec 1 — Cassini OTM-269, Saturn Orbit: Spacecraft conducts Orbital Trim Maneuver #269 today.
Dec 1 — Moon: 3.0° SW of Spica; 17:00.
Dec 1 — Asteroid 2005 GC120: Near-Earth Flyby (0.043 AU).
Dec 2 — Moon: 6.2° SSW of Venus; 08:00.
NET Dec 3 — NASA, Launch Discovery STS-133, Cape Canaveral FL: USA mission to the International Space Station set to deliver the Express Logistics Carrier 4, a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module and critical spare components. Delayed from Nov 1, 2 & 4.
Dec 3 — Space Enterprise Council, George Marshall Institute, Washington DC: ‘National Space Policy: Learning from the Past to Improve Future Decisions,’ panel discussion with John Logsdon, Kari Bingen, Mark Albrecht, Rosie Rosenberg and Paul Carliner.
Dec 3 — University of Alabama at Huntsville, Huntsville AL: Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak at UAH fall commencement ceremony.
Dec 3 — Asteroid 2409 Chapman: Closest Approach to Earth (1.195 AU).
Dec 4 — International Lunar Observatory Association, Space Age Publishing Company, Tokyo, Japan: ‘Galaxy Forum Japan: Galaxy Education in the 21st Century.’
Dec 4— Zero Gravity Corporation, Miami FL: Commercial weightless flight on board G Force One.
Dec 4-5 — EuroSpaceward, Luxembourg: ‘EuroSpaceward’s 4th International Conference: Carbon Nanotechnology and Space Elevator Systems.’
Dec 4 — Asteroid 5790 Nagasaki: Closest Approach to Earth (1.539 AU).
NET Dec 5 — RSA, Launch Proton / Glonass, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan: RSA Proton Rocket to deploy trio of satellites for the Glonass navigation system.
Dec 5 — Mercury: 6.4° S of Pluto; 07:36.
Dec 5 — Moon: 2.5° N of Antares, 00:00; New Moon (Beginning of Lunation 1088).


Kohima: Indian Army’s Cheetah helicopter crashed on Monday soon after taking off from Rangapahar helipad in Dimapur district, Nagaland.
Though the helicopter was damaged in the crash, the two pilots and an army official on board escaped unhurt. The army aviation chopper was on a routine sortie when it crashed nose down from a height of about 10-12 feet on the ground at 9.30 AM, Defence PRO in Shillong, Amit Mahajan said.
Defence PRO in Kohima Lt Col Emron Musavi said that there were two pilots and an army official in the helicopter but none was injured, reported media.
An inquiry has been ordered into the incident, Mahajan said.


PSLV-C37 Current Affairs, GK & News
Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its observation satellite EMISAT in the morning from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch vehicle PSLV-C45 was carrying EMISAT and 28 other customer payloads. The main satellite EMISAT and the 28 customer satellites will be taken into 2 different orbits, and the 4th stage engine of ..
Indian Space Research Organisation will launch 29 satellites including the primary payload EMISAT, on 1st April. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C45 will take off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota carrying the satellites onboard. EMISAT is developed to monitor radar network by India. EMISAT weighs 436 kg and is intended for electromagnetic spectrum measurement. ..
Topics: Indian Space Research Organisation • Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle • PSLV-C37 • PSLV-C4 • PSLV-C44 • PSLV-C45 • Satellite Launch Vehicle • Satish Dhawan Space Centre • Science and technology in India • Spacecraft • Spaceflight
On 1st of April 2019, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a 436 kg electronic intelligence satellite Emisat for the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) along with 28 satellites of international customers from the spaceport of Sriharikota. It will also demonstrate its new technologies like three different orbits with a new variant of ..
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) created history by successfully launching a record 104 satellites in single mission. These satellites were launched on board of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C37, on its 39th mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.’ Key Facts Of the total 104 satellites, three were Indian and remaining 101 belonged ..


Enterprise Networks and Servers: SGI Altix Used to Help Make Space Shuttle Flight Safe
Jul 07, 2005, 13:00 (1 Talkback[s])
"With NASA now projecting a mid-July Space Shuttle return to
flight, Lockheed Martin Space Systems-Michoud Operations continues
its impact analysis of the external fuel tank using the SGI Altix
computing system and SGI InfiniteStorage purchased from Silicon
Graphics in 2004.
"The SGI Altix high-performance computing systems are helping to
ensure the safety of space flight by enabling NASA Michoud
engineers to successfully run impact analysis simulations of foam,
ice, and other debris and to model/analyze the design of the
shuttle's external fuel tank..."


Airbus: 2 helicopters for NASA and contract for India
(CercleFinance.com) - Airbus has announced the supply of two new H135 helicopters to NASA, delivered from its
These aircraft, along with a third scheduled for delivery early next year, will be used for a variety of missions, including rocket launch safety, emergency medical services, research and passenger transport.
The Indian Institute of Aeronautics (IIA) has concluded an agreement with Airbus for the use of "Airbus Competence Training (ACT) for Academy" in its progra.
"ACT for Academy" is training software offered by Airbus that aims to familiarise students with the latest technologies and procedures for the maintenance of Airbus aircraft.
In this way, Airbus aims to prepare and train a skilled workforce, in line with the "Skill India" initiative launched by the Indian government.
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One of the most daring aviation adventures took place in the summer of 1920 when eight daredevil U.S. Army Air Service fliers made a historic flight With their De Havilland DH-4 from Mitchel Field, Long Island, to the barren coast on the Bering Sea and the famous Alaskan gold mining camp of Nome. The approximate round-trip distance was 9,000 miles, much of it over uncharted country.
The Squadron did stopovers at
Erie Grand Rapids Winona Fargo Portal Saskatoon Edmonton Jasper Prince George Hazelton Wrangell White Horse Dawson Fairbanks Ruby
For creating of this flight I used the 'DH-4 Alaska Expedtion' done by Dennis Simanaitis.
The eight DH-4 aligned at Mitchel Filed, just opposite to Roosevelt Field
and taking off there
Flying over Manhattan
and landing at Erie Airfield.
On the way to Fargo, ND
and some days later approaching Whitehorse, Yukon
over Alaskan forest while reaching Ruby, AK
and finally the Pacific west coast at Nome.
This flight has be done five years before the famous 1925 serum run to Nome. Although no airplane finally could be used to forward faster the antitoxin, it could be story for itself. Let's see.


A 30 minute maintenance engine run is begun on N787BA. Scheduled to leave for Boeing Field this afternoon, it is still on the ground at 0230z.
N7874 landed, parked on the Boeing ramp for 40 minutes, then departed for Tatoosh before returning to Boeing Field.
BOEING 522 747-8F N50217 departed Boeing Field this morning and worked in the north flutter track. On takeoff, a seagull struck the number two engine and T-38 N38FT was launched to check for damage.


Considering getting your Remote Pilot Certificate? The May-June 2017 FAA Safety Briefing covers everything you need to know.
The May-June 2017 FAA Safety Briefing is here, and the focus for the agency’s latest issue of their bi-monthly digital publication is the rapidly growing world of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The issue features articles exploring and answering “the who, what, where, when, why and how of UAS operations,” including regulatory and technical challenges UAS operators need to be aware of. So, let’s a brief look at the articles the FAA’s prepared, and other topics up for discussion in the FAA’s latest Safety Briefing issue.
Overview of the May-June 2017 FAA Safety Briefing
In The Dawn of Drones: Why We All Need to Care About UAS, active GA pilot, flight instructor, and FAA Safety Briefing editor Susan Parson explores what she sees as the three different camps pilots fall into when it comes to drones: the Doomsayers, the Dozers, and the Dazzled. In the article, Parson also reveals that as of her writing of the article, the FAA has issued “an astonishing 52,000 Remote Pilot certificates,” and that registered drones (over 750,000) have already well surpassed registered manned aircraft (209,000) in the FAA’s Aircraft Registry.
Up next is pilot, ground instructor, and FAA Safety Briefing Associate Editor James Williams with When Do I Need a Certificate? A Look at Hobbyist vs. Commercial Requirements for Small UAS. In the article, Williams explores the guidelines that need to be met by all drone pilots and the part 107 requirements that detail what a drone pilot has to do to be able to fly for compensation, including the requirements that can have a certificate of waiver issued for them.
Safety Briefing assistant editor and student pilot Jennifer Caron follows up with Who’s Behind UAS? A Look at Drone Support, Programs, and Initiatives in the FAA. Caron covers the many different “drone support mechanisms, programs, and initiatives” the FAA has in place for the benefit of the both operators, and the public. Then, commercial pilot and Managing Editor of the FAA Safety Briefing Tom Hoffman joins in with How Do We All Get Along: A Look at the FAA’s Strategy for UAS Integration into the NAS. Noting that the FAA understands that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to integrating drones safely and efficiently into the NAS has “little chance of being effective,” Hoffman discusses how the current part 107 rule is part of the groundwork for “a more inclusive type of system.”
Next, for Where Do I Find the Drone Zone? Navigating Cyberspace for Official UAS Resources, assistant Safety Briefing editor, U.S. Air Force veteran, and rated Civil Air Patrol aircrew member Paul Cianciolo discusses where to find different resources online. This includes where pilots can register their drones, the FAA’s Remote Pilot study guide and knowledge test guide, where to report a part 107 related accident, and more. Chris Huebner, a subject matter expert and Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, then provides a look at a different type of drone with What’s It Like to Fly a Global Hawk? A First Person Account of Large UAS Operations. Huebner’s account is not only fascinating but relevant to the discussion because, as Huebner puts it, the “the risk-based approach and best practices” he describes are applicable to both part 107 remote pilots and hobbyists as “a Global Hawk is a large UAS.”
Finally, Cianciolo returns for Drone Dragnet: UAS Guide for Law Enforcement Officials, discussing topics such as what rights law enforcement has when it comes to enforcement actions. And for those considering possibly just flying drone ‘under the radar,’ so to speak, and not complying with the various regulations, Cianciolo notes that “the FAA may assess civil penalties of up to $27,500 for failure to register a UAS, including model aircraft,” while the criminal penalties may “include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three years.” So, probably not a good idea.
And if that’s not enough, the May-June 2017 FAA Safety Briefing also covers additional topics like the career potential for Drone Maintenance Technicians, how the FAA’s B4UFLY app adds to drone safety, and avoiding collisions between drones and helicopters.
To read the May-June issue of Safety Briefing, click here, or on the image to the right. You can also visit the main Safety Briefing page, where in addition to the PDF version, they also offer an ePub version (for iPads and Nooks) and a Mobi version (for Kindles.)
Featured Image: courtesy of the FAA
A Pilot’s View On the FAA WINGS Safety Program and NASA Callback
We all want to fly safely, yet, each year NTSB records reveal the same stubborn problems. While it’s true some aircraft accidents are caused by mechanical failures, pilot incapacitation, and the ever-mysterious “unknown causes,” when looking at AOPA ASI’s “Joseph T. Nall Report” over the last decade, nearly three-quarters of accidents are “pilot-related.” The report points out that most pilot-related accidents are the result of specific failures of flight-planning, decision making, or the typical hazards [Click to read more…]


National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Notice of meeting.
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council, Space Flight Advisory Committee.
Monday, November 6, 2000 from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Atlas Room, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899.Start Further Info
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Susan Y. Edgington (Stacey), Code M, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546, 202/358-4519.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
The meeting will be open to the public up to seating capacity of the room. The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
—Overview, status and metrics for Office of Space Flight programs.
—Shuttle upgrades discussion.
—International Space Station commercialization
It is imperative that the meeting be held on this date to accommodate the scheduling priorities of the key participants. Visitors will be requested to sign a visitor's register.Start Signature
Dated: October 16, 2000.
Beth M. McCormick,
Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
[FR Doc. 00-26931 Filed 10-18-00; 8:45 am]
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Australia has committed to buy a first batch of 14 Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighters (JSFs) and associated training and support infrastructure for the RAAF at an estimated cost of $3.2 billion, Defence Minister Senator John Faulkner announced today, after cabinet’s National Security Committee granted second pass approval for the purchase.
The announcement sees the RAAF’s planned JSF buy split into three tranches. The first 14 aircraft will equip an initial training and testing unit; a second buy of at least 58 F-35As will then allow the RAAF to equip three combat squadrons; and possibly a final buy of 28 JSFs would replace the ‘bridging’ F/A-18F Super Hornets in the early-mid 2020s.
“Approval of this first batch of JSF aircraft is evidence of the Rudd government’s strong commitment to defence and our commitment to implementing the Defence White Paper,” Defence Minister Senator John Faulkner said in a November 25 statement. “By 2012, Defence will have much firmer cost estimates for the remaining aircraft and necessary support and enabling capabilities as part of the planned first multi-year buy that is expected to comprise over 1000 aircraft for the US, Australia and other partners. This will allow for much more effective planning of the final JSF acquisition in the context of the overall Defence Capability Plan.”
The first 14 aircraft will come from Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) lots, and will be delivered in 2014, while the second and third tranches will come from the planned multi-year production which begins in 2015.
The first unit is expected to initially convert to the aircraft and be based at Eglin AFB in Florida before bringing the aircraft home to RAAF Williamtown, which is unlikely to occur before 2017. It will be “ready for operations” in 2018, while all three operational squadrons “are planned to be in service” in 2021, according to the minister’s statement.
The initial outlay will likely include the establishment of new compartmentalised squadron and basing infrastructure at RAAF Williamtown for the first squadron, as well as training and maintenance manuals, ground support equipment, and possibly synthetic and maintenance training devices.
Despite being foreshadowed in the 2009 Defence White paper, many commentators had expected the decision to acquire the JSF to be delayed by at least six months to mid 2010 due to forward funding uncertainties in the Defence budget at home and in the JSF development program in the US.


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Lead Curiosity Driver Matt Heverly and Research Scientist Bethany Ehlmann elaborate on the unusual working conditions involved with a Mars rover expedition. The time has come! The Curiosity rover will be landing on the planet Mars on August 5, 2012. The Exploratorium crew did a special live webcast from the museum floor at our evening program for adults, called After Dark. Join us as we get the lowdown on the Mars mission! Research Scientist Bethany Ehlmann and Mechanical Designer Scott McGinley explain some of the scientific instruments aboard the Mars rover Curiosity. Engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) explain how they simulate martian conditions and conduct tests with model rovers to prepare the Curiosity rover for its journey to Mars and its work on the red planet. Join the Exploratorium crew on our trip to NASAs Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) in
Pasadena, California, to learn more about the Mars Science Laboratory mission
and the Curiosity rover. A glimpse of the full-scale model of the Mars rover, Curiosity. On display at the Exploratorium from August 1st to September 16, 2012. This model is on loan from JPL, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and there are only two on loan in the United States! It's time for a new mission to Mars! Join Exploratorium science educators as we celebrate the launch of the newest rover, Curiosity, as it begins it's 8 1/2 month journey to the planet Mars. We will look at the launch itself, talk a little bit about MSL(Mars Science Laboratory) and Curiosity, summarize the history of Mars exploration, and look forward to what is next! In this short interview with Dan Goods, designer, artist, and visual strategist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Goods discusses his art piece, "Jupiter Fog Pool." The piece, inspired by the Juno mission to Jupiter, was part of "Cosmological Constructs," our After Dark event of September 2010. Learn more about the new mission to Mars! The Mars Phoenix Lander touched down on the Red Planet on Sunday, May 25, 2008, and began collecting data. Phoenix is designed to study the history of water and search for complex organic molecules in the Martian arctic's ice-rich soil. Join Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul Doherty as he walks us through the mission and shows us the first pictures that the Phoenix Lander sends back! The two Mars Rovers are alive and well after surviving their second Martian winter. Come and see photos of discoveries they made during their third year on Mars, with Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul Doherty.


riptive of weather conditions in snow-covered terrain. For aviation purposes it is often described as the cause of the visual difficulty which occurs when a aircraft is attempting to land during a snowstorm. As already stated, the United States Navy maintains a special whiteout landing area situated to the south of its normal landing strips near McMurdo Station. This area is used when an aircraft, which is committed to a landing, is required to land when visibility is obscured by a snowstorm. The snow in Antarctica is perfectly dry, and a wind of only 20 kilometres can sweep loose snow off the surface and fill the air with these fine white particles. A landing on the special whiteout landing field can be accomplished only by an aircraft equipped with skis or, in the case of an aircraft without skis, then it must make a belly-up landing on this snow-covered emergency airfield. Flying in a 'whiteout' of that description is no different f
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The European Space Agency recently shared this image of a tiny, 10-cm object that can wreak havoc in even the strongest space armor we have.
There is a growing concern regarding the sheer number of random objects in outer space, be they natural or man-made. Needless to say, all these objects pose a great risk to spacecraft, because they typically travel at extremely high velocities. For instance, an object just 10 cm across would inflict catastrophic damage and potentially cause the disintegration of the target. This happens due to the extremely high velocities at which they travel, which can reach 15 km/s for space debris and 72 km/s for meteoroids. Just so you can make an idea, bullets almost never go above 400 meters per second, so debris travels about 37 times faster than a bullet.
Even extremely small objects can have a major impact. Recently, the ISS’ Cupola — the dreamy vantage point which astronauts use to take amazing pictures — was chipped by a paint flake or small metal fragment no bigger than a few thousandths of a millimetre across. The problem is not only the impact itself but also that the speed of these rogue objects causes additional shockwaves which further the damage. The ESA explains:
“Beyond 4 km/s (depending on the materials), an impact will lead to a complete breakup and melting of the projectile, and an ejection of crater material to a depth of typically 2–5 times the diameter of the projectile. In hypervelocity impacts, the projectile velocity exceeds the speed of sound within the target material. The resulting shockwave that propagates across the material is reflected by the surfaces of the target, and reverses its direction of travel. The superimposition of progressing and reflected waves can lead to local stress levels that exceed the material’s strength, thus causing cracks and/or the separation of spalls at significant velocities.”
It’s counterintuitive, but big objects aren’t really as problematic as small objects. Larger objects can be tracked and studied and perhaps avoid — or at the very least, we can prepare for it. But smaller objects are virtually untraceable and can be quite surprising, striking out of nowhere. According to NASA, there are millions of pieces of debris or ‘space junk’ orbiting Earth. Recently the ESA shared its latest figures according to which there are around 5,000 objects larger than 1 meter in orbit, 20,000 larger than 10cm, and 750,000 larger than 1cm. All these pose a risk for all spacecraft, which is why researchers are trying to develop better and safer armor. Notably, the ESA is working on Whipple shields with aluminium and Nextel–Kevlar bumper layers.
Whipple shields are quite clever in their approach. They consist of a relatively thin outer bumper spaced some distance from the main spacecraft wall. This will cause a bumper which is not expected to stop the particle or even remove most of its energy, but rather to break it and disperse its energy, dividing the original particle into many fragments, spread across a greater surface. Intermediate fabric layers further slow the cloud particles. The original particle energy is spread more thinly over a larger wall area, which is more likely to withstand it. Nowadays, Whipple shields have reached a stage of maturity, so they’ll likely be incorporated into the next generation of spacecraft — potentially even SpaceX shuttles.
Future research will try to further our understanding of such impacts, because the risks get higher every day. If we want to start exploring Mars or other areas of the solar system, or even if we just want to secure Earth’s orbit for future spacecraft, armor is key. With every piece of spacecraft and satellite we launch. the risks get higher.


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Counting Down: Navy's Latest Communication
Satellite Ready for Launch
By Steven A. Davis, Space and Naval Warfare Systems
Command Public Affairs.
Cape Canaveral Air Foce Station, Florida – (NNS)
– August 28, 2015 – The Navy's fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite is awaiting
countdown for Wednesday, Sept. 2. A live launch broadcast will be viewable as an online webcast at
The U.S. Navy's
fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite, encapsulated in a 5-meter
payload fairing, is mated to an Atlas V booster inside the Vertical Integration
Facility at Cape Canaveral's Space Launch Complex-41. The launch is scheduled
for Aug. 31, 2015. MUOS is a next-generation narrow band tactical satellite
communications system designed to significantly improve beyond-line-of-sight
communications for U.S. forces on the move.
MUOS works like a smartphone network in space, vastly improving secure
satellite communications for mobile U.S. forces. MUOS provides users a global,
on-demand, beyond-line-of-sight capability to transmit and receive high-quality
voice and mission data on a high-speed Internet Protocol-based system.
Photo courtesy United Launch Alliance
"There are three critical points for the MUOS program today," explained Navy
Capt. Joe Kan, program manager for the Communications Satellite Program Office.
"First is that it's operational, supporting the warfighter every day. Second, it
brings enhanced capabilities over the legacy system.
Third, it is critical for
the tactical warfighter."
MUOS is already providing legacy communications to combatant commanders via
active satellites on-orbit. MUOS' new Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
capability has been demonstrated in various environments, platforms and
applications such as integration testing with the newest submarine antennas,
Navy special operations scenario exercises and Air Force C-17 in-flight tests.
"MUOS will be used by all services. For example, the Army will extend
satellite communication to their individual soldiers. The special operations
forces will use MUOS for all their missions. And the Navy uses MUOS in
particular for submarine communications," said Kan.
MUOS provides satellite communications in the narrowband spectrum. Although
narrowband communication is less than 2 percent of total Department of Defense
bandwidth, it represents more than 50 percent of all DoD satellite communication
users. In addition to ad-hoc situations such as disaster response, narrowband
represents the majority of communications for SEAL teams.
Two MUOS satellites, launched in 2012 and 2013, are already providing legacy
communications capability from their geosynchronous orbits over the Pacific
Ocean and the United States.
MUOS-3, launched in January, was accepted by the Navy in June after on-orbit
testing. The third satellite is awaiting final testing before being accepted for
Ultimately, the constellation and associated network will extend narrowband
communications availability well past 2025.
MUOS 2 satellite is mated to an Atlas V
rocket at Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station
The Navy's Program Executive Office for Space Systems, located at the Space
and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego, is responsible for the MUOS
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Another unit I managed to complete before January had run it's course. My Auster AOP (Air Observation Post).
These aircraft were used by specialist army officers trained by the RAF to fly as spotters for artillery units. This was a dangerous job, with the planes operating at low level and at a max speed of 110mph. They were at risk from light AA and even MG fire, as well as the danger of being hit by the artillery shells that they were directing.
Unlike most other units in my army, this aircraft (and my Typhoon, come to think of it) is currently lacking any specific attachment to a squadron. Something I will have to rectify!
Decals are slightly botched, but I am happy with them for now. Invasion stripes came about as my research shows that up until the start of July 1944 the aircraft had invasion stripes on the top and bottom surfaces. After the start of July, the stripes were removed from the top surfaces until December 1944, where they were removed totally. The Battlefront painting guide doesn't mention them at all, so I added them myself.
I may do something to help the flight stand work better, as the aircraft is a little wobbly on it. I may also gloss the windows and revisit the fuselage decals and add the letter and number markings that the aircraft may have had.


I have the Apco Lift EZ-R. Small size. Been flying it for abour 18 months both foot launch and on my flash trike. I have about 18 yrs paramotor flying experience. I love this wing. First this is not an A wing it is definitely more of a B and It certainly IS 2 wings in one. I have the most advanced riser set up. With trim closed and only using brakes, this is a school wing and I love the fact that take off an landing feels like cheating as it is so easy but still pretty dinamic. Once i am In the air I seldom use the brakes. I open full trim and fly with the tip steering toggles. It becomes a different sporty and fast and fun wing. I is fast to keep up with my friends on 3 hour cross country flights and efficient as i use same or less gas. My engine is a moster 185 vitorazzi. I would definitely recommend this wing as a great investment first wing as it is all around what you will need in the first 3-5 years. I have spent a lot of money repairing equip on failed lauches when i had twichy advanced wings on take off. you name it props, cages.. as one tiny over correction and you end up in the ground. Frustrated not able to fly and a big repair bill. Get the Lift and that will not happen!! I certainly wish a wing like this would’ve existed when I started flying.
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Air Force’s expanded medical waiver policy admits more than 600 airmen
The Air Force has allowed more than 600 airmen to join its ranks despite having previously disqualifying medical conditions such as eczema and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, new statistics show.
Since the service implemented its expanded medical policy in January, 634 new airmen have received waivers for prior asthma, eczema or ADHD conditions, according to the latest numbers provided to Military.com.
The expanded policy, called the Air Force Memorandum for Appearance and Accession Standards Review, gives applicants with previously disqualifying medical conditions a second chance on a case-by-case basis.
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On Sunday, the Israeli army confirmed that one its drones had crashed inside Lebanese territory.
In a brief statement, the military said it was not afraid of intelligence information leaking from the plane in this incident.
“A little while ago, during the activity of IDF forces on the Lebanese border, an Israeli drone crashed in Lebanon … There is no fear of information leaking, ” said Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee tweeted on Sunday.
Previously, the Lebanese Army reported that as many as 20 Israeli military aircraft entered Lebanese airspace via the country’s southern border on Friday.
The Israeli aircraft reportedly flew around the southern and eastern regions of Lebanon before returning back to their airspace.
The Army Command confirmed that the violations will be followed up in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.


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19 May 2022
The 2022 Vintage Aerobatic World Championship (VAWC) will be staged at Breighton Aerodrome from 18 to 21 August – the first time it has been held in the UK.
The four-day event has an emphasis on elegance and refinement in the flying with ‘normal’ aerobatic sequences rather than extreme manouevres.
There are three categories:
Both powered and glider aircraft are welcome. ‘Borderline cases’ will be decided by the VAWC committee.
Charles Sunter, chairman of the organising Real Aeroplane Club, said, “The Vintage Aerobatic World Championship unites the world of vintage aviation with an exciting and prominent showcase event. Bringing together contestants, family and friends for a few days of fun, laughter and excitement.
“Vintage aviation isn’t for everyone, and quite often the draw of shiny home build kits means that the skill, flair and passion required to fly vintage aircraft is a being lost. To fly aerobatics well in such aircraft requires more than just a basic understanding of energy management, it requires the pilot to be truly at one with their machine.
“You don’t have to be an aerobatic ace to take part, in fact it can be more fun if like me you are not. All we ask if that you fly safely and enjoy the experience.”
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“With over 35 years of vintage aviation heritage and approximately 90 vintage aircraft within 13 hangars we have a real synergy with the VAWC,” continued Charles.
“With an 800m grass east/west runway and a flying zone in front of our new 300sqm café/ bistro, competitors and their partners, friends and support crew can expect an incredible atmosphere and a warm Yorkshire welcome.
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“With more than 35 years of organising the most amazing parties and being in an area full of both historical and aviation history, we will be looking after everyone, no matter what they wish to do (including shopping trips!).
“Don’t be overwhelmed by the event. After you have registered to take part you will receive a welcome pack with all the information you need.”
For insurance reasons, the VAWC event is not open to public spectators. ONLY members of the Real Aeroplane Club will be allowed airfield access to watch this amazing event. Membership for the remainder of 2022 can be purchased for £20.
“Come and immerse yourself in grass roots vintage aviation and passion,” added Charles.
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Seattle (WA) – High fuel prices will push airlines to buy more fuel efficient planes, according to a new 20-year forecast released by Boeing. The company says 29400 new jets will be needed in the next two decades and this is up from 28600 new jets predicted in last year’s forecast. The planes will be worth a total of $3.2 trillion and will consist mostly of smaller one and two-aisle planes.
Airlines will need 19160 new single-aisle planes while 6750 twin-aisle planes will be ordered in the next two years. Costs for these planes will total $1.36 trillion and $1.47 trillion respectively. Interestingly enough, Boeing predicts only 980 very large aircraft – like the massive Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 – will be needed. Those planes will be worth $290 billion.


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COMOX, B.C- Canada’s aerobatic team has arrived on Vancouver Island.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back at 19 Wing Comox for their 2018 spring training, and they’ll be joined this year by the CF-18 demo team. The Snowbirds arrived yesterday and will be training until April 25.
The newly-painted CF-18 demo jet is on the way and is expected to arrive tomorrow. It’ll be piloted by Comox-born Stefan Porteous. He was named the demo pilot late in 2017.
The training practice schedule will be weather dependent, though there two per day. Schedules for the training will not be released this year. Onlookers will be able to view the flights from Air Force Beach, as well as around the Valley.
The team’s performance schedule will begin on May 5 in North Carolina, and end on October 14 in Texas. They will be performing at Canadian airshows during that time.


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Success for the first test of hooking with "Boom" for the tanker KC-767A destined to Italian Air Force
Edward, Usa - The test made without fuel with the aid of an US Air Force airplane
"During an experimentation flight made the day before yesterday, the first refuelling aircraft destined to Italian Air Force has completed one of more significative tests, during which has been made a hooking 'Dry' with an airplane of the US Air Force Flight Test Center in Edwards (California), employing the 'Boom' of the fifth generation at fly-by-wire control. The test performed with the new 'Bucket'...
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At 14:37 EDT, a Beech Bonanza struck trees after takeoff from the Boonville Airport. The pilot received minor injuries, two passengers were not injured and the airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire. The pilot said the winds were out of the south and the windsock looked like it was favoring runway 31, but it wasnt. I took it off the runway too slow and the torque just took over. I could feel it happening and I was wondering, What are you doing? I thought as I gained airspeed, I would gain rudder control, which I did, but by that time I was off the side of the runway.


This image of the rock 'Half Dome' was taken by the Sojourner rover's
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XCOR Offer's Free Ride
While the big boys like SpaceX and Virgin Galactic have been getting all the headlines lately, they aren’t the only players in the commercialized race for space. XCOR Aerospace of Mojave California have been somewhat of a dark horse in this race; and they’ve recently has been making a break for the lead in the sub-orbital market. Humbly self-described as a “small” company, this operation is on the verge of achieving what some many others are attempting: affordable space flight for private citizens.
Based out of the Mojave Air and Space Port, XCOR has been developing and testing their rocket designs since 2001. They have completed an impressive total of 67 flights with their various rocket crafts, and are poised to go commercial with their reusable launch vehicle (RLV) Lynx.
Beyond offering spaceflight participants a ticket to the edger of space, they also plan on using their suborbital platform to provide affordable services to academic, scientific, engineering, and observation-related markets. They are currently developing two additional vehicles, one of which will be an orbital craft.And here’s where things get crazy. These guys are so confident that they’re already handing out free tickets for a suborbital thrill ride. Early registration for the Next Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC-2012) at Palo Alto can get entered in an old-fashioned-style Sweepstakes to win a free ride. The draw will be conducted at NSRC-2012 on the 27th of February 2012. Of course there are the nay-sayers citing how talk is cheap. But the developmental progress of the Lynx platform would suggest that suborbital launces are imminent. To further bolster their ambitious claims, the Free Suborbital Ticket expires in 2015. So if you want to go to space for free with XCOR, you’ll have to cash in before 2015, which suggests an impressive timeline.
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The Mars Exploration Program studies Mars as a planetary system in order to understand the formation and early evolution of Mars as a planet, the history of geological processes that have shaped Mars through time, the potential for Mars to have hosted life, and the future exploration of Mars by humans. Mars One will establish a human settlement on Mars. You can participate in the first major step: a private Mars Lander and Satellite mission in 2018. Check out 'Mars One - First Private Mars Mission in 2018. The 2020 mission of the ExoMars programme will deliver a European rover and a Russian surface platform to the surface of Mars. A Proton rocket will be used to launch the mission, which will arrive to Mars after a nine-month journey. The ExoMars rover will travel across the Martian surface to search for signs of life. It will collect samples with a drill and analyse them with next-generation.
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Aviation Intelligence data from IBA's InsightIQ reveals 88 firm total aircraft orders were received from 4 airlines and 1 lessor at the 2022 Singapore Air Show. An additional airline signed a letter of intention for 7 Airbus aircraft.
Airbus came home with 85 firm orders at the Singapore Air Show in 2022, representing 97% of total confirmed orders.
The largest single order came from JetBlue, who placed an order for 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. These are to be powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. Fleet data from InsightIQ reveals that these aircraft will join an active fleet of 127 x A220-200 and 8 x A220-300 airframes at the New York based low-cost operator. A further firm order for 20 x A220-300 jets was placed by aircraft leasing company Aviation Capital Group, joining 4 active Airbus A220-300 jets managed by the lessor.
JetBlue's 30 new A220-300 aircraft will join the 135 active A220 family jets at the airline. Image: JetBlue
Jazeera Airways has confirmed an order for 28 x Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The Kuwaiti airline's order includes 20 x A320neo aircraft and 8 x A321neo aircraft, and confirms a Memorandum of Understanding announced at the Dubai Air Show in November 2021. Our recent Jazeera fleet analysis highlighted these aircraft will join a fleet of 17 active Airbus A320ceo and neo family aircraft. Whilst powerplant choice is unconfirmed, IBA anticipates the operator to select the CFM LEAP-1A family engines, in line with the existing A320neo fleet.
Singapore Airlines has placed an order for 7 x Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. InsightIQ reveals that these freighters would join a total of 50 x active A350-900 and 7 x A350-900ULR aircraft in service across the Singapore Airlines group. Currently the largest global A350 operator, Singapore Airlines plans to use these aircraft as a direct replacement for their ageing fleet of 7 x Boeing 747-400 freighters from the fourth quarter of 2025. The oldest of these is a 21.5-year-old aircraft registered 9V-SFI, which was delivered in September 2000. Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong stated these aircraft would "substantially increase our operating efficiencies and reduce our fuel burn, making an important contribution towards the success of our long-term decarbonisation goals" in a recent Airbus press release.
American Airlines have placed an order for 3 Embraer 175LR regional jet aircraft. These aircraft are destined to be operated by its wholly-owned regional affiliate, Envoy Air. According to Embraer, these orders would result in Envoy operating more than 100 examples of the type by the close of 2022. Embraer regional jets have strong proliferation in the North American market, but with ageing fleets and new turboprop concepts on the horizon, we could still witness significant changes in the region's fleet makeup inside this decade.
UAE based Etihad Airways have signed a letter of intent to acquire 7 x Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. This comes as A350 passenger operations are soon to commence at the airline. The A350F will be powered by the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This uptick in A350F order activity is good news for Airbus following Qatar Airways' order for 34 Boeing 777-9F freighters amidst disputes over A350 passenger aircraft.
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Enjoy this presentation (not mine!) looking at various stores configurations under heavy G load in the F-16.
Shouldn’t CAT III limit the plane to 6G only, or am I mistaken? Seems like in the last test he overstressed the airframe even while flying Cat III…
The purpose of CAT III is to prevent departure when in a CAT III configuration…it does not limit G. It reduces things like roll rate and AoA but you can still pull 9G if you like. Very unlikely the wings would fall off but if it gets people to observe limits in MP then okay I guess.
Ah, thanks for the explanation. Much clearer now!
In real life if you over-G an aircraft…in the USN…
You will likely be met on the flight deck by the Maintenance Department Master Chief…well the aircraft will be met by the Master Chief. After giving you a single cold glare, he’ll be examining the jet.
You will be met in the Ready Room by the SDO (Squadron Duty Officer) who will tell you that, “The Skipper said to report to his stateroom right away…he’s really pissed.”
Your subsequent “conversation” with the CO will be loud and one way. You will remain standing through out it.
On return to the Ready Room for a cup of coffee, you will notice that somebody has taped over your callsign on your coffee mug and printed, “G-man” or “Wing Bender” or some other appropriate witticism in its place. (Note: If you loudly curse and rip off the tape, the new callsign will stick like epoxy. If you say nothing and quietly remove it after a few days, your original callsign will survive.)
I am hoping that the new Super Carrier add ons will include some of this.
I always picture James Tolkan (the CO from the Top Gun movie) as he screams “that’s not your plane, but the tax payers’ plane!” at the pilot, along with a few choice words about the pilot’s presumed heritage that are not suitable for TV.
Their heritage, their mental acuity, their future career prospects or lack thereof…yep.
Something about the transportation of rubber facsimiles of canine feces to certain east asian locales…
That would be awesome!
Outside of “war ops” is it a very very infrequent event or does it happen more than we would think? I’ve always wondered what happens when planes get bent by pilot error and how often it occurs
I’d say infrequent.
The F-14A had something called “torque tubes” that had something to do with the…I want to say, wings. Anyway, they would bend under certain stress conditions and I think that was not all that uncommon - but not career ending by a long shot.
We had a guy on deployment who had a “partial ramp strike” - one of his main mounts touched down just short of the flight deck. Some damage and they sent him back to the US to re-qualify carrier landings.
Another guy took a cat shot with his parking brake on (he swore it wasn’t) and blew both main mount tires. He got to land last since the metal rims might cut an arresting gear cable. It was a louder trap (as heard from just below the flight deck where we lived and worked) but all it really earned him was a temporary callsign “Boom Boom”.
We had a jet have to take the barricade - fuel issue not pilot issue. The jet was down for a while since wings tend to get bent and antennas ripped off by the barricade.
Our sister squadron had a jet overrun the runway at NAS Roosy Roads - pilot was upset and threw his helmet to the ground…probably broke it. The jet looked OK - just a lot of mud. He might have gotten in trouble for the broken helmet.
Our squadron had a jet get a weird electro-mechanical problem that, after landing, caused it to go off the left side of one of the runways at Nellis AFB. It went “dune buggying” across the desert between the runways…and across the parallel runway to end up off that runway too. That would have trashed an F-16 but the F-14 “Grumman Tank” took it in stride. They fixed the initial problem, checked for FOD damage and it was flying the next day.
We did put one into the water; crew ejected safely. But that was a bad cat shot so the ship’s fault - a petty officer miss-checked the launch bar in the shuttle…yeah, probably a career ending issue for that guy.
During my time aboard CV-67, LPH-9 and CVN-74, I saw (…counting) about 6 accidents that damaged aircraft or put them in the water, where the aircrew survived to face consequences, if any. Thinking only one where there were serious pilot error ramifications.
There were 5 other crashes where the aircrew (17 total) did not survive. Of those…4 were pilot error with weather being a contributing factor in two. The fifth we will never know - just never came back.
All of this was outside of war ops. So…(thinking)…probably minor plane damage due to pilot error is less frequent but major accidents are more frequent than one might think…at least they were regretfully more than I thought they would be.
Sorry for the stream of conciseness answer. It was a thought provoking question.
Thanks for your insights!
Just from listening to the Fighter Pilot Podcast, I get the impression that over-g-ing an airplane is something that most fighter pilots have done once or twice. When the topic comes up, the answer always seems to be “of course not” with a wink and a smile… or whatever the podcast equivalent of that answer is…
The damage model -systems failures- seems a good place for this; bend the jet and lotsa lights turn on/flash, with some annoying noises to go along with it. The Tomcat wings used to snap off, or so I hear
I’ve not had any luck with the “Failures” tab, at least for Clients. Not sure it works for MP but been a long time since I tried it. Time to look again.
Maybe change the splash screen (the “Fly” menu/window) background to something appropriate, at least for several days? Associated with a pilot profile perhaps.
They still do, don’t they @Freak
Torque tubes are used to turn the flap jack screws. Basically just drive shafts.
That is fair enough I think.
Sometime after WWII fighter structures started being designed with a concept of “Design to Fail” which keeps the weight and cost of the structure down.
This means that if you fly something that can exceed what is termed the “Ultimate Load Limit” then structural failure and loss of aircraft is expected. The Ultimate Load limit in terms of G is a variable and depends.
There are 2 reasons why I don’t think an F-16s wings would fall off like in the video. The reason that is easier to explain, is that the wing attachment points are designed to fail before the wing.
Some pilots might prefer to see the pylons fall off…rather than the entire wing with intact pylons.
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Pre-Flight Checklist and For Karma Drone
Just a word of caution, but something many people new to drones might not be aware of, you MUST check the current Geomagnetic conditions before flying. The level of interference is expressed as a kp value. If the level is 4 or higher, you run a significant risk of losing connection to GPS, the controller to drone, and having compass errors. This is not unique to Karma but for all drones.
You can check the current conditions at NOAA.gov
Planetary K-index | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
or with phone apps like magnetology and UAV forecast.
Recommended Android and IOS Apps
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.mindarts.magnetology&hl=en
iOS - Magnetology
Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uavforecast&hl=en
iOS - UAV Forecast
It is the pilot's responsibility to check the conditions before flying. The following conditions need to be met before taking off. If you run into an issue and are flying in a condition not outlined below, it is YOUR fault, not the drone's.
- Drone Free from damage (cracks, bends or otherwise)
- Drone, camera, stabilizer, and controller on latest update
- Camera with recommended SD card https://gopro.com/help/articles/Block/microSD-Card-Considerations
- Check the available space on the microSD card
- Be sure the camera stabilizer is securely locked into the drone
- Propellers free from cracks, debris, or un-manufactured bends
- Securely tighten the propellers
- Battery fully charged (drone, camera and controller)
- Fully extend the landing gear and arms
- Battery fully engaged and locked into place
- Never launch on or near your car
- Area clear of people, obstacles, and the following:
- Metal (including underground)
- Reinforced Concrete
- Sand which may contain magnetite
- Electrical equipment
- Groups of people or anyone standing within ten feet of the drone
- Radio/Wi-Fi signals
- Drone compass calibrated for the area you are flying (no further than 100 miles from where it was last calibrated)
- Acceleromter calibrated AFTER 5-10 minutes of flight with drone held LEVEL to the horizon
- Stabilizer calibrated in the drone with the drone standing on firm level surface
- Clear view of the Blue sky - Do Not fly in overcast, foggy, or areas of high humidity or precipitation
- Wind speed (including gust) below 22mph (10m/s)
- Kp disturbances in the Earth's magnetic field less than 4
- Away from object that can cause Wi-Fi interference
- Away from areas of high Wi-Fi utilization
- All Settings Checked
- Return to home altitude
- Max altitude
- Max range
- Flight mode (Sport/non-Sport)
- Camera settings
- Wait 1-2 minutes AFTER getting the prompt "Ready to Fly" to allow the drone to acquire additional satellites before taking off (not mandatory but a good idea)
- Keep the back of the controller pointed at the drone at all times
- If the controller connection goes into the red or the video becomes choppy, STOP, adjust the direction you are holding the controller and give the controller and drone a little time to establish a stronger connection.
- The controller also has a GPS unit. Don't stand under/near structures that might interfere with the connection to the satellites (or your drone). See 11,12,19,20 above.
- Whenever possible, manually land your drone. You can do it much better and softer than the auto landing.
- Never initiate Return to Home (Auto Land) if the drone has lost GPS.
This list is not unique to Karma but to all drones. If you are going to fly in valleys, in dense areas of vegetation, under bridges/tunnels/trees/structures you need to be prepared to fly manually and know that it is not uncommon for the drone to experience multipath propagation which will cause it to miscalculate it's position in space and fly erratically. Always fly within LOS.
Thanks for the reply but could you direct me to DRONE START....Can't seem to find it. ThanksHi Frank, welcome to the forum, which has been really useful for everything really!
I would also recommend Drone Start. There's a few dji features that you can't use, however the rest of it is fantastic. The weather and KP index are included and you can add the check list Ironspear provided.
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Thanks for the reply but could you direct me to DRONE START....Can't seem to find it. Thanks