Learning how to fly a Pittsburgh helicopter can be an exciting and rewarding experience. There are many different types of helicopters out there, but no matter which one you learn on, the basics are the same. This guide will outline all the steps necessary for getting your pilot’s license!
1. Get your license.
To learn how to fly a helicopter, you will first need to get your pilot’s license. The exact requirements vary depending on the country that issued the license and what kind of helicopter you are flying.
This guide cannot substitute for real flight training, but it should give beginners enough information so they know what is involved in becoming a student pilot!
2. Learn the basics.
Once you have your license, it’s time to learn the basics! This will include learning about helicopter controls, how to take off and land, and basic maneuvers.
Again, this can be done with a flight instructor or in a simulator.
Trying different maneuvers in a safe environment is key to becoming a competent pilot.
3. Get some experience.
Once you learn the basics, it’s time to start gaining actual helicopter flight experience! This can be done solo or with an instructor on board.
You will learn more complex maneuvers during this phase including hovers and autorotations (when a helicopter is forced into “auto” mode due to engine failure).
This guide outlines all of the steps necessary for getting your pilot’s license in just one paragraph! Learning how to fly a Pittsburgh helicopter can be quite rewarding once finished. There are many different types of helicopters out there, but no matter which one you learn on, the basics are generally similar. After finishing this guide, beginners should have enough information so they know what is involved in becoming a student.
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British Airways 747 in the Skies Over Phoenix
Up until recently, if you were in the Phoenix area at around 5PM or so, you could look up into the sky and see a giant aircraft descending on its way to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. That was when British Airways flight 289 with nonstop service from London Heathrow Airport arrived in Phoenix with a scheduled arrival time of about 5:45 PM.
The giant aircraft that you would see in the sky was the legendary Boeing 747. During the busy months of the year, British Airways flew a second 747 on some days from London to Phoenix so you had two opportunities to see a 747 over the skies of Phoenix. These two 747s were the biggest aircraft to regularly land at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
But sadly for Phoenix area plane spotters, on October 27, 2019, British Airways swapped out the 747 for the newer and more efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The 787 is an amazing aircraft, but a 747 aircraft is... well HUGE and unique and it was exciting to watch it descend across the Phoenix East Valley and land at Sky Harbor. And I wasn't the only one who liked to watch these 747s. If you stopped in at the airport's viewing area on the south end of 40th Street on just about any day of the year at around 5:30 PM, you would likely find people waiting for British Airways flight 289 (BA289) to land.
Luckily, I choose the summer of 2019 to get out to various spots in the Phoenix area and record some video of the British Airways 747-400 flight to Sky Harbor. You can check out the videos at the end of this article. I couldn't tell from the news reports about the aircraft swap if the 747s will ever be back, so this video might reflect on the end of an era. But if British airways does bring the 747 back Phoenix then you can use this article and the videos to plan your outing to watch this massive aircraft once again rule the skies over Phoenix. I know I'd be back out there getting some more pictures and video!
There were two common flight paths for flight 289 when British Airways was flying a Boeing 747. The first flight path came in from the northeast over Mesa and then turned to the west to line up with runway 26 Right at Sky Harbor Airport.
The second flight path was much more interesting if you're plane spotting. It came in from the northwest and made a tight U-turn over Mesa to get on a heading that would line it up with runway 29R at Sky Harbor.
So, if you were in the right place at the right time then you could watch the 747 make a giant 180 degree turn banking quite noticeably to the right directly over your head. And if you had a pair of binoculars or a camera with a good zoom then it was particularly amazing to watch! For my videos below, I used my Nikon P1000 ultrazoom camera which has a 35mm equivalent 3,000mm telephoto lens (125x).
The best place that I found to watch this half a mile-high U-turn is Quail Run Park in Mesa. It's a large public park with some wide-open spaces where you can get a good view of the 747 as it flies overhead. You can find the Quail Run Park using this link to Google Maps and then drive over there to watch any planes that use this flight pattern or the British Airways 747 if they ever bring it back for their flights to Phoenix.
When I went, I would watch the 747s from the parking lot which was usually empty on week days at the time of this flight. If the parking lot is busy when you go there then you might want to walk across entrance road to open field to the north of the parking lot.
Like any other flight, BA289 would not always be flying over Quail Run Park at the same exact time every day. If you go out to watch planes, be sure to monitor the flight's status using an application of website like FlightRadar24.
The Descent Into Phoenix
The picture below shows British Airways flight 289 heading east just before entering the big U-turn over Quail Run Park in Mesa. According to flightradar24.com, it was flying at about 6,000 feet and traveling at around 220 knots (253 miles an hour).
Here's a screen capture from my video below showing the 747 southbound and banking quite a bit to the right in the overhead U-turn. It really was cool to see such a large airplane perform this maneuver at such a relatively low altitude.
After flying a half circle over Quail Run Park, the Boeing 747-400 came out of the U-turn heading west at an altitude of about 5,200 feet and flying at about 200 knots (230 mph). This aligned it with runway 29R at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
Now is a good time to mention that I made a few trips in the Phoenix area to watch Flight 289 descend and land at Sky Harbor Airport. That would explain how I next captured the British Airways 747 flying over a parking lot near Priest Drive and Washington Street in Tempe, AZ.
At this point in its flight path, BA289 was approximately 2,300 feet overhead, traveling at about 150 knots (173 mph). By the way, this aircraft is almost a half mile in the air and it still looks ENORMOUS as it goes by!
This location is a great place to watch any planes on approach to Sky Harbor. It is a parking lot for an office building, but I've never had any issues while I was there. If you stop in here to watch planes and someone from the building lets you know that they prefer that people not stop to watch the planes then drop me a note by clicking the envelop icon at the very bottom of this article and let me know. I'll update this article letting people know.
As good a location that Priest and Washington is for watching large aircraft fly over, the holy grail of 747 flyover locations in my humble opinion is at the end of North 56th Street in Tempe. The 747 is soooo big and soooo low that it doesn't fit in the picture below that I took with the camera fully zoomed out! If this picture piques your interest then you'll want to watch the main video below where you can see this magnificent aircraft fly over as well as hear it! At this point the 747 is flying at an altitude of "ridiculously low" at a speed of "who cares this is amazing" :)
Landing at Sky Harbor
From this point, it's a mere one and three quarter miles to the end of Runway 29 Right at Phoenix Sky Harbor, so the 747 pilot simply needs to point the airplane at the blinking lights at the end of the runway and land the plane :)
For a good view of the landing, I headed over to the airport viewing area that sits conveniently on the north side of Runway 29R on the south end of 40th Street. The viewing area is close to the end of the runway where a lot of aircraft usually land at this time of day (which I suppose would make it the start of the runway). So, you would get a pretty good view of the 747 on final approach and landing from this location.
The 747 took a good portion of the runway to come to a stop so it also took a while for the pilots to taxi the aircraft to the British Airways gate which is all the way back at the other end of the runway. When the plane was close to the gate area, it had to make another U-turn, this time while on the ground. This second U-turn was just as cool to see as the first one because you got a great view of the curves and lines along the body of the aircraft as the plane spins in place 180 degrees. I think this is one of the most interesting parts of the video in the next section.
I think the big question is whether or not British Airways will fly the Boeing 747 on any future flights into Phoenix or if the change to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is absolute. If they don't then I'm glad I was able to record video of a 747 in the skies over Phoenix before they disappeared. And my video below will be a kind of historical record of the days when 747s roamed the skies here.
But I'm really hoping that they add a 747 back into rotation now and again. According to Wikipedia, the typical passenger capacity of the 787 is 242 people. As far as I can tell, British Airways mostly flies Boeing 474-400s which Wikipedia.com says have a typical passenger capacity of 416. That's a big difference so I'm hoping that we'll see some 747s during the busy travel season between London Heathrow and Phoenix Sky Harbor airports. If 747s once again grace the skies over Phoenix then you can use the locations that I mention in this article to enjoy the sights and sounds of this massive majestic plane. I know I will!
Watch the Videos
Click on the image below to view the video I captured of the British Airways 747 as it descends into the Phoenix area, lands at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and then taxied to the
gate. The video starts with the 747 at an altitude of about 6,000 feet and tracks it at various points down to the gate at the Terminal 4. Some of the scenes in the video are
quite close-up because I used the Nikon P1000 ultrazoom camera which has the equivalent of a 3,000mm zoom lens (125x magnification). I also show you some good plane spotting
locations that you can use if British Airways resumes use of the 747 on flight 289 or for viewing any aircraft that uses a similar flight path into Sky Harbor.
But wait, there's more! :) Here's a bonus video only available to visitors to the One Lens Two website! This video shows another British Airways 474-400 landing at Phoenix Sky
Harbor airport, but this aircraft has a different paint scheme/design than what you see in the main video. And who doesn't want to see another massive 747 landing?
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The National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL) is a UK specific pilot’s licence developed in 2002. It is not an internationally recognised licence and does not automatically entitle the holder to fly aircraft in other countries
however, many European countries like France and Germany allow pilots holding an NPPL microlight license to exercise the freedom of their license in those countries airspace subject to their nation aviation rules.
To obtain a NPPL with a Microlight Class Rating you must complete flight training with a UK Civil Aviation Authority authorised flying instructor entitled to instruct on microlights.
The minimum age to start flying training towards the grant of the licence is 14 years. There is no maximum age. You can go solo at 16 and be granted your licence when you are 17.
Flight Training Requirements
The Microlight Class Rating can be issued with either of two options. The options are Without Operational Limitations or With Operational Limitations.
The minimum flight training required for the grant of a NPPL with a Microlight Class Rating With Operational Limitations are as follows:
Minimum total flight time under instruction 15 hours
Minimum flight time solo 7 hours
The Operational Limitations at initial issue are:
1.The licence is valid for flight in the UK only.
2.The pilot may not carry any passenger.
3.The pilot may not fly with a cloud base less than 1000 feet above ground level or with less than 10 kilometres visibility.
4.The pilot may not fly further than 8 nautical miles from take off.
The minimum flight training required for the grant of a NPPL with a Microlight Class Rating Without Operational Limitations is:
Minimum total flight time under instruction 25 hours
Minimum flight time solo 10 hours
Minimum total navigation flight time 5 hours
Minimum solo navigation flight time 3 hours
As part of your flight training you must take and pass a test with an authorised flight examiner to demonstrate your ability to fly a microlight through all the manoeuvres that you will have learned during training. The test is called a General Skills Test (GST). The flight time of the GST can count towards the minimum total flight time required to obtain the NPPL but not towards the solo minimum time.
To ensure that when your licence is issued your skill level and knowledge is current you must have completed the minimum solo flight time, all the navigation flight training and the GST within the nine month period immediately prior to applying for your licence.
Ground Training Requirements
The Microlight syllabus lists the subject matter that an applicant for a Microlight Class Rating must understand. There is no minimum requirement for training by an instructor to achieve this knowledge but the applicant must have demonstrated a knowledge of the subject matter by passing examinations.
There are written examinations in five subjects. Meteorology, Navigation, Aviation Law, Human Performance
and Limitations and Aircraft Technical subjects. The examinations must have been passed within the twenty four months immediately prior to applying for your licence.
There is one further examination to complete your demonstration of knowledge of the aircraft type that you have used to complete your GST. This examination is an oral examination and must be conducted by a flight examiner entitled to examine in microlight aircraft. It is usual, but not required, that the examination is conducted at the same time as the GST by the same examiner. The ground oral examination must have been passed within the nine months immediately prior to applying for your licence.
Application for the grant of a NPPL with a Microlight Class rating must be made in writing on the NPPL Microlight Licence application form through the BMAA Licence Administration Centre at the BMAA office address. We will guide you through the whole process to ensure you concentrate only of flying and passing your ground exams.
Removing the Operational Limitations from a NPPL Microlight Class Rating
To remove Limitation 2 the holder must have completed at least 25 hours of total flying in microlights and at least 10 hours solo flying in microlights. The holder’s experience is certified in their log book by a flight examiner and the Limitation ceases to apply from that time.
To remove Limitations 3 and 4 the holder must have completed at least 25 hours of total flying in microlights, at least 10 hours solo flying in microlights. The holder must have completed the navigation training requirements
specified in flight Exercise 18 within the nine month period immediately prior to applying to have the limitations removed. Application to have Limitations 3 and 4 removed must be made in writing on the NPPL Microlight Licence application form through the BMAA Licence Administration Centre at the BMAA office address.
A pilot may only fly microlights as Pilot In Command in the UK if they hold valid medical certification.
The NPPL medical certification can be by a Self Declaration signed by the pilot and then countersigned
by the pilot’s General Practitioner (GP). The pilot must be registered with the GP who countersigns the Declaration and the GP must be a UK registered GP with a current licence to practice. Where a pilot is registered to a Medical Practice it is acceptable that any GP member of the Practice can countersign the Declaration. It is a requirement that the GP who countersigns the Declaration has access to the pilot’s medical notes.
Non U.K. students will require a Class JAR FCL Class 2 medical which can be arranged locally on request. It is strongly recommended that you obtain your medical prior to commencing flight training.


After Chris Hadfield’s command of the International Space Station made him a global celebrity, it seemed only right to give him the rock-star treatment in our recent cover photo shoot.
Taking inspiration from Hadfield’s rendition of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, photographer Christopher Wahl asked the astronaut to replicate Bowie’s famed image from the cover of his Aladdin Sane album.
“He was fully participating—it was awesome,” says Wahl. “I was on a portrait high for a day and a half afterward.”
Cover photo by Christopher Wahl. Behind-the-scenes photos by Paul McNaulty.


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Byadmin09 September 2020 Planetary
Understanding how the gravitational field around a comet or asteroid could affect an orbiting spacecraft is extremely important for the exploration of those objects.
In a recent publication of the Planetary and Space Science journal, AO scientist Dr. Flaviane Venditti and her team tested a new mapping technique to identify the orbits around comets and asteroids that are least affected by the objects’ gravity.
“Knowing which orbits would generate the least perturbation on a spacecraft could minimize the need for station-keeping maneuvers, lowering the cost and simplifying the mission logistics,” Dr. Venditti explained.
“Knowing which orbits would generate the least perturbation on a spacecraft could minimize the need for station-keeping maneuvers, lowering the cost and simplifying the mission logistics,” - Dr. Flaviane Venditti, Planetary Scientist at Arecibo Observatory
Importantly, the team developed these orbital maps using more realistic shapes for the asteroids and comets, rather than assuming they were spherical. Their analysis also assessed how easily a particle’s (or a spacecraft’s) orbit around the targets could be changed from its original path.
“The planetary radar observations we conduct with the Arecibo Observatory are highly complementary to these dynamical studies,” expressed Dr. Venditti. “One of the main goals of planetary radar is to determine the physical properties of asteroids, like their shapes and sizes. These properties are needed before we can computationally model the gravitational environment of those objects.”
Dr. Venditti concluded, “Thus, planetary radar observations and theoretical dynamical studies build on one another and are both critical for assisting with space exploration and mission planning.”
The Arecibo Planetary Radar Program is funded by NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations Program. The Arecibo Observatory is operated by the University of Central Florida (UCF) in partnership with Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Universidad Metropolitana and Yang Enterprises Inc., under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Article written by Dr. Tracy Becker - AO Collaborator / SwRI Research Scientist
Head of Planetary Radar team
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Start Your Amazing Journey From U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Neighborhood Earth landed in Shanghai. An interactive, immersive experience of travelling through the solar system
The featured exhibition Neighborhood Earth has come to Shanghai! It is the debut in China of the exhibition during its world wide tour after the premiere in US Space & Rocket Center in February this year. The opening date is scheduled on Sep.30.
Dedicated to exploration on the galactic scale of our solar system, Neighborhood Earth is developed in partnership with US Space & Rocket Center and the Official Visitor’s Center for NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, designed and produced by Chronica Creative.
The exhibition gives the visitor the opportunity to zoom through the solar system with a 360-degree cinematic experience along with the spacecraft and robotics that explore our celestial neighbourhood, and further our knowledge of the worlds around us.
Highlight: The immersive travel experience of the solar system!
Standing on the surface of other planets. Watching the sunset while you are standing in Gale Crater on Mars. Surrounded by a lightning storm on Venus. The epic climax and culmination of Neighborhood Earth is the immersive theatric experience that places you right alongside Cassini, New Horizons, and the other plucky spacecraft on a journey to visit the other planets in our solar system.
There are screens literally above, below, and all around you. In the very middle sits a half globe 8.5 feet tall with images of the different planets projected on it.
These astonishing images come from NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory, constructing a 30-minute film that gives the visitor a 360-degree look at the solar system. Besides, the accompanying sound effect and narrative voice-over provide an opportunity for a comprehensive understanding of our neighbor planets.
A real sized International Space Station
Before entering the cinematic experience, you will go through the real sized ISS Model with exactly every detail retained and explore the living environment of the spaceman through the all-touchable devices.
Nine hologram kiosks of each robot and planet
The kiosks are hands-on, educational stations that include touch panels that correspond with the hologram on the screen at the top of each kiosk, breaking down details of each planet and the robotic animal that toured that planet. The Pluto will appear here though it has been demoted to a dwarf planet. It is a fun feature for the kids.
Other unmissable features:
• Space Suits
Zoom forward to the display of the NASA Z-2 space suit, a prototype currently in development and the A7LB spacesuit for Project Apollo.
• The hands-on activities
- Get your hands in there with all 3-D printed models to build a Mars colony of your own design.
- Assemble and test your rocket design.
- Help the Orion capsule with re-entry.
- Weighted bags to simulate the weight of gravity on each planet, check how your strength measures up on other planets.
- Perfect your moonwalk for your first lunar EVA or make sure your Mercurian Mambo is on point.
- Play with Xbox to make your movements correspond with the astronaut on the surface of the different planets on a projection screen.
- Don't forget to take a photo with your face inside cut-out of the Z-2 suit!
• Artifacts of 14 space probes include the CURIOSITY, CASSINI, JUNO, HORIZON, MESSENGER，VOYAGER 2，HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE and so on.
The exhibition comes with the education guide from US Space & Rocket Center education department for the exhibit to be aligned to K-12 Next Generation Science Standards.
The education guide will be presented in 3 ways in Shanghai, by daily guided tours, by audio guide system of scanning QR code, by guidebooks separately designed for adults and kids. All that prepared for the educators and teachers looking for a great out-of-the-classroom experience.
“I want them to think about the exploration of the planets and what it would take for them to be there. What would take them off our world and to other locations? It’s always good to expand the scope of children’s minds and open them up to ways of thinking about their home, their city and to the galaxy. That kind of early learning and what we are doing at the Rocket Center is so important to spark that interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). If you get in there with a 2-, 3-, 4-year-old or a 14-year-old and they find it fascinating, you’re on your way to creating a future engineer or scientist.” said Rebecca Hitt, the Rocket Center’s Museum Education Assistant Manager.
The Neighborhood Earth China Tour is authorized by US Space & Rocket Center and the Official Visitor’s Center for NASA’s George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, organized by Long for SHANGHAI HONG QIAO PARADISE WALK, LINKA EXHIBITS, co-sponsored by ROBAM, supported by the official partner OMEGA.


Chandrayaan I is expected to reach the moon around Nov 8 and has a life span of 2 years. Costing 80 M USD, Chandrayaan is carrying payloads for 11 scientific experiments including five from India, two from U.S. and one each from Germany, Britain, Sweden and Bulgaria.
Some of the specific areas of study to be conducted (Taken from the ISRO Website)
High resolution mineralogical and chemical imaging of permanently shadowed north and south polar regions
Search for surface or sub-surface water-ice on the moon, specially at lunar pole
Identification of chemical end members of lunar high land rocks
Chemical stratigraphy of lunar crust by remote sensing of central upland of large lunar craters, South Pole Aitken Region (SPAR) etc., where interior material may be expected
To map the height variation of the lunar surface features along the satellite track
Observation of X-ray spectrum greater than 10 keV and stereographic coverage of most of the moon's surface with 5 m resolution, to provide new insights in understanding the moon's origin and evolution


The FUFA corporate tournament was a one day activity played on Sunday 8th May 2022 at the FUFA technical center, Njeru. This was the 6th edition of the FUFA Corporate tournament and the civil aviation authority are the champions.
They become the fifth corporate team to lift the trophy in the six times it has been held.
Civil aviation authority eliminated Bidco at the semi finals to reach the finals
The aforementioned overcame Stanbic Bank Uganda in the final to encrypt their name on the winners list.
A goal in either half from Ponsiano Mulindwa and Stephen Sserubiri ensured Uganda Civil Aviation Authority won the game.
Muhamood Mutebi of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority was the tournament top scorer with 3 goals.
The final was graced by FUFA President Hon. Moses Magogo and FUFA CEO, Edgar Watson.
The tournament attracted a total number of 11 corporate teams including debutants FUFA Media Services (FUFA TV and 102.1 FUFA fm).
FUFA ensured that each of the team that participated in this year’s edition got a plaque.
The champions, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority walked away with a trophy and shs 5,000,000.


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Middle east airlines air liban publications facebook. Believe me this was the best thing i used to get, because passengers are not always thankful and it is always us who. Pdf how to become a flight attendant for airlines in the. Asian and middle eastern carriers should be allowed to flood the us. About how to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east. Apr 28, 2017 14 flight attendant slang terms explained like every occupation, the airline industry has its own lingo. Flight attendants look for more than travel at middle east s biggest carrier the airline currently employs 20,000 flight attendants published. Flight attendants reveal their musthave items for travelling. Mea also announces the suspension of its flights to and from beirut starting midnight of wednesday thursday 18. My connecting flight was little late and when i arrived at the gate the boarding had already started. Three decades later, in 1966, a new york times classified ad for stewardesses at eastern airlines listed these requirements. Buy the essential guide to becoming a flight attendant book online at best. The questions that i get asked most often is how do i become a cabin crew. Parents may wonder after a couple alleged this week that their 10yearold daughter flying to summer camp was stranded at one of the worlds.
For general gardening in the middle east gardening in oman and the uae is a far better book also available on amazon. The flight attendant by chris bohjalian, doubleday the ultimate airplane book. Organic farming boom in palestine posted on december 2, 2012 by leigh cuen in health, lifestyle. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Glamorous air hostess shares a behind the scenes look into. Count 25% less for low cost airlines in the middle east due to less restrictive labor laws and extended working time. This guide shares with you all the secrets on how to land your dream job as a flight attendant anywhere in the world by i want to be a flight attendant.
How to become a flight attendant for airlines in the. The olive garden, adjacent to the dome auditorium, extending over an. The second most popular question is how is life in the middle east. Hawaiian airlines addressed the incident in a statement saying. One, its a fantastic read, an edgeofyourseat thriller, he. Tom ridge was the governor of pennsylvania when 911 occurred. I would like to recommended this book for everyone who is interested about a job as a flight attendant. How to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east book. He has been an artist in residence at the montalvo arts center, the fes medina project, beit alatlas, and the arab national museum. Aviation gifts for pilots and craftsmen by voloflycollection. Imagine if the flight attendant did that for every first class passenger. The others were told that the airline would book them on a new flight. I have had the opportunity to travel to many exciting places in europe, south america, central america, mexico, and all the islands in hawaii, including lanai. We didnt take another midnight longhaul flight to asia until she was almost 12 years old and never had another issue like this again.
Your dream is to be a flight attendant for emirates, etihad or qatar airways. Discover the unique items that voloflycollection creates. Dan cooper was a passenger on northwest airlines flight 305, from portland to seattle a 30minute flight. Delta ceo looks to asia, europe for revenue growth. Dubai, abu dhabi, and doha are modern cities, safe, clean, easy to get around, with great architecture and infrastructure. Escalating tensions between the united states and iran are making it even tougher for airlines to fly over the middle east, a heavily trafficked region. She was a flight attendant with muse air from its inception to it demise, and worked as a private flight attendant for the beach boys. Being a cabin crew is your dream job and you want to be successful from the first try. Helga myers i was a flight attendant in 1966 till 1970. When crews return to dubai theyll be given a covid19 test, and they can only fly again after their test comes back negative. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. A former cabin crew and purser in the middle east, i am above else a teacher and seeker of simplicity.
The map of salt and stars was a 2018 middle east book award winner in youth literature and a 2018 goodreads choice award finalist in historical fiction and was shortlisted for the wilbur smith adventure writing prize. Through the book, we were allowed to see a different side of humanity. Books vinnie also makes sure he has a good book on hand while travelling for work. Ron akana, 83, worked his last route over the weekend on a united. The best would be a thank you, with some details explaining why youre thanking. Whether youre dreaming of a seniors coach trip through tuscany or an epic overland voyage across asia, youll need oodles of enthusiasm and patience, strong leadership skills and plenty of travel experience. Mar 18, 2019 the flight attendant said using the organizers will help compartmentalize and compress clothing. Use the bathroom to avoid any bio breaks that might interrupt sleep during the flight.
What is the best thing that has ever happened to you for. I am answering this because i worked as a cabin crew for years flight attendant and still a part of the cabin crew now cabin crew inspector. The presentation on cheap paper and with no colour photos was poor and let down the content. After a passionate onenight stand, a flight attendant wakes up next to a dead man. Selfishly breaking the rules and then cursing the flight attendant for trying to enforce them what a total and complete selfimportant jerk. The night strangers boasts all the trappings of a classic gothic horror story, reminiscent in places of the spousal secrets in nathaniel hawthornes young goodman brown, the thrills of rosemarys baby, and the psychological frights of daphne du maurier. You tried going to open days and your cv was not even selected.
We appreciated that the book was written in small sections. Aug 31, 2012 honolulu a flight attendant is landing in the guinness world records book after spending 63 years moving about the cabin. Honolulu a flight attendant is landing in the guinness world records book after spending 63 years moving about the cabin. After moving to the gulf region of the middle east, mason began working for a childrens newspaper, writing columns about astronomy, astrology, and technology. It has given me a significant sign that im gaining more selfconfidence level than i used to have. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Tips to avoid jet lag with children practical mama. The night strangers by chris bohjalian, paperback barnes. This was a book about something so big in the history of america that there was no way it could be ordinary. Not in the middle of the lawn but along the edge of a clump of trees or. I love gardening, cooking, reading, and of course, travel. Kathleen barry, author of a history of flight attendants, femininity in flight, says. Oct 10, 2019 flight attendant, 22, answers every question you have about flying from looking glamorous at 35,000ft to how the crew cope with turbulence and admits the job can be lonely.
Feb 08, 2018 the premier of ontario has been abducted and our team of heroes are hired to get him back. I feel safer here than in any other place in the world. Travel expert carolyn paddock, a corporate flight attendant who worked for. Prepare your children by explaining the steps of your flight, including a good nights sleep on the plane. The intense heat and aridity of much of the middle east may daunt the aspiring gardener, but armed with knowledge, and a little perseverance, even firsttime gardeners can achieve spectacular results. How to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east. Born in australia, mason traveled the world as a flight attendant with her husband, a professional pilot. For example, emirates used to be the only middle eastern carrier. May 30, 2017 the good girl mass market paperback may 30, 2017. When you start looking at the middle eastern and asian. Legacy of alaska icon roberta sheldon extended far beyond aviation. The essential guide to becoming a flight attendant. A380 are atypical at thing air with 700 flight attendants for 10 aircraft of that type.
In addition to his ministry at our lady of victory in arbutus, he has the opportunity to encounter 300 to 500 people a day as a flight attendant for southwest airlines, and he aims to make them all positive experiences. Read stories about the insane crew life as well as learn how to pass the interview. The best careers for travelling the world lonely planet. Karen przybylski please can someone help with a booking. I never retook a late night flight, though some of my friends swear that late night longhaul flights with kids are more relaxed because their kids sleep. Theres no denying that the big three middle eastern airlines do a lot of things out of pride.
Dec 27, 2019 a flight attendant has revealed some big cabin crew secrets, including the codeword plane staff use when they fancy someone on board. Emirates could fly a380s with four flight attendants one mile at a. It could have been my head if i had inconvenienced him. Hawaiian airlines flight forced to turn around amid passenger. Im a former international flight attendant in the middle east and in the philippines. Flight attendants airline flight attendant airplane flight attendant flight steward 533011 ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians ambulance attendant emergency medical services ems driver emergency medical services driver 533021 bus drivers, transit and intercity charter coach driver motor coach bus driver. I was flying from the states to the middle east for a job interview. Based on interviews with over sixty flight attendants, both female and male labor leaders, and and drawing upon his observations while flying across the country and overseas, drew whitelegg reveals a much more complicated profession, one that in many ways is the quintessential job of the modern age where life moves at record speeds and all that.
I started my travel career first as a reservationist, then as a flight attendant for southwest airlines for 7 years. The jet flew its final flight from deltas atlanta hub to a scrapyard in marana, ariz. The middle east has become a nightmare for airlines cnn. Emirates recruiting flight attendants in atlanta one mile at a time. Download pdf how to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east book full free. Jan 07, 2020 british airways flight attendant sample resume the most stylish cabin crew around the globe. Legacy of alaska icon roberta sheldon extended far beyond. Jul 01, 2015 alyssa j montgomery writes stories that are hard to put down they are passionate and emotional and will have you turning the pages and falling for the hero and heroine and this one is such a great story it will have you travelling from the middle east to australia and will keep you smiling. While many companies in the middle east are grabbing land throughout africa to buffer resource scarcity, abu dhabibased firm nahtam has plans to plant an organic farm in ghana to offset carbon and create jobs. Heres one flight attendants justification of just about everything that went wrong. Secret codeword flight attendants use on plane if they fancy. Unusual flight attendant requirements the telegraph.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Pack small earplugs, sleep masks and a light filtering dark blanket for your flight. Middle east airlines air liban a ajoute 9 photos a lalbum mea frontline heroes. Kara grand is the author of how to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east 4. Travel to a littleknown country called salajeeb located in the middle east, where danger lurks behind every bush and magic is in the air. By supporting voloflycollection, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. This book is indeed handy in terms of the contents that emphasize more on the history of emirates, inflight services, fringe benefits, a plethora of cabin crew tests. He was described by passengers and flight attendants as a man in his mid40s, wearing a dark suit, black tie with a motherofpearl tieclip, and a neatlypressed white collared shirt. Deacon michaud was ordained in may 2018, and he is no stranger to the church. Aug 16, 2012 new york should you let your child fly alone. More americans now live west of the mississippi than east of it, and this book reflects.
Feed them light but filling meals before the flight. Longdistance friendship inspires childrens book local. Flight attendants share their passenger horror stories. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Everything you didnt know you needed to know about the flight attendant position. How to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east available f. Being a flight attendant seems like a good deal you get to travel the world for free. The 39 books were talking about this summer washington post. This flight attendants defense of bad service explains everything. Flight attendants look for more than travel at middle east. This was by far our most highly rated book of the year. More a lifestyle choice than a fortune maker, work as a tour leader offers unparalleled opportunities to see the world.
Pdf the flight attendant download full pdf book download. Abc airline able abu dhabi accommodation airbus aircraft airline airlines airport antarctica asked assessment day assessors aviation bene. Jun 27, 2018 a flight attendant calls a colleague on the last boeing 747 flight for delta air lines on jan. Worth having for but only deeply interested people. How to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east by. But it had interesting sections on soils and problems, plus solutions and on crop types. Today well be sharing some slang so you can be in the know, too. What its really like to be an air stewardess on a private jet daily. Aug 10, 2010 obviously the flight attendant snapped but i want that passenger banned. Kara grand author of how to become a flight attendant for. Figures are for illustration, ive no idea of what the actual values are. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Approximately two hours into the flight, the captain elected to return the aircraft to honolulu due to two unruly passengers. Sample chapter 2 how to become a flight attendant for airlines in the middle east created date. My deep calling to inspire others to be successful in the pursuit of this career led me to create the website flight attendant central, as a platform for deconstructing the complex cabin crew interview and making it accessible. A friendship that began at flight attendant school has become the inspiration for the debut childrens book of area resident michelle fitzpatrick. Flight attendant interview guide and directory ingles aviacao. His book begins at that point, explaining how even he, as a governor, was somewhat clueless as to what had happened, why and how.995 857 187 392 1084 1555 1398 1209 526 422 1300 171 1548 547 437 1195 1403 1243 419 653 1572 797 280 1050 294 132 1242 554 1237 1482 1169 56 640 387 119 1091 719 18 790


by Luis Contreras
Eagle Editorial Board
Most high school seniors worry about school, girls and work. Few have to worry about the dangers of soaring 10,000 feet above the ground.
For senior Patrick Mills, that is only second nature.
Mills has been flying private airplanes. for the last four years. As a child he fell in love with watching planes take off from the airport.
He loved tinkering with toy planes and “flying” in his living room with arms stretched out. As he got older, he began to tinker with computer simulators, eventually building them up into very advanced programs. Finally, at 14, his parents let him get in the cockpit of a real live airplane.
“I love it for a lot of reasons,” Mills said. “I’m fascinated by the weather aspects, the aeronautics, the engineering and, obviously, the ability to fly long distances.”
But Mills has not always been allowed to fly alone. Only recently, at age 17, has he started to work for his pilot’s license. In a few short weeks, he will be one of the youngest Houstonians to have it.
But the process has not been and will not be easy. Apart from handling college applications and an extensive school workload, he has had to complete dozens of hours of flight time, piles of tedious paperwork, and plenty of classroom time.
“The FAA makes you work hard to get your license,” Mills said. “There are many requirements. You need a minimum of 40 hours of flight, 10 night takeoffs and landings, 10 hours of solo flight and even multiple cross country flights.”
These are just a few of the requirements the Federal Aviation Administration requires of an upcoming pilot.
The path has not been easy but Mills believes that it has been worth it, especially now that he closes in on his coveted license.
But Mills knows that the path does not simply stop there.
After receiving his pilot’s license he will have only taken his first step to his dream of being an airline pilot.
His future hopes depend on his never-say-die ethic and his passion for flight.
“I still have to get multiple ratings, and other licenses to become an airline pilot,” Mills said. “Along with hundreds, if not thousands, of hours. I’m hoping on going to a college for flight like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical or St. Louis.”
Everyone on campus knows Mills as a genuine hard-working guy.
But with so much on his plate it is difficult to imagine keeping it all balanced.
It has been a struggle to say the least, but Mills believes he has the formula just right.
“The secret to balancing this stuff is time management,” Mills said. “I always plan before I fly. I plan my day and I can get school and social stuff done around my flight.”
It is hard not to admire Mills for his determination. His kind nature and permanent smile make him an instant favorite when meeting him.
Hopefully these things will help him soar toward his pilot’s license and beyond.


Aerospace engineering is a rapidly-evolving discipline which focuses on the design, development, testing, production and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace engineering majors in research, design, and the development of high-speed transportation vehicles, such as: aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, space stations, and lunar vehicles.
The programme deals with the analysis, synthesis, and design of aeronautical and aerospace vehicles. It broadly entails aeronautics (aircraft design) or aerospace (spacecraft design). The (undergraduate) programme is available in Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T).
Program: B. Sc. Aerospace Engineering
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)
Duration: 4 Years
Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical And Agricultural Engineering
Academic Department: Aerospace
Entry Requirement:WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Credits in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus THREE credits in the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English and Mathematics, plus,
Passes at A’ Level in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Physics with an O’ Level credit in Chemistry.
Passes at A’ Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.
Five credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry).
Cut-off Points (KNUST)
What kinds of courses do aerospace engineers take?
The general academic program for aerospace engineers begins with two years of science and basic engineering coursework. After that, two more years of specialized courses allow students to hone their career paths. Specialized courses cover topics like: propulsion, structure, thermodynamics, controls, and avionics.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, students are required to have a firm grip over English, Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics and History of Social Studies. Proficiency in foreign languages, especially German and Japanese, is an added bonus.
Guide to Career in Aerospace Engineering
After earning their college degrees, aerospace engineering majors can choose from a wide array of careers, including positions in: research, design and development, management, field service, marketing and sales, software development, and teaching. They can also become military aerospace engineers, spacecraft designers, science and data processing managers and air transport managers.
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Although very closely related to air transportation and design, aerospace technology is a little more intensive. Some aerospace programs emphasize hands-on training and subsystem design, while others rely more on lectures and fieldwork.
When considering higher education in aerospace engineering, prepare to encounter a significant amount of actual design and implementation in addition to coursework. Against the backdrop of all these statements, career choices in aerospace engineering are nearly limitless, since the field keeps enlarging by the minute.Twitter , Instagram, Facebook


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Ringmasters carries an extensive inventory of raw material. The table below lists the most common grades. However, if you have an inquiry about a grade not listed below please reach out to our technical sales team to learn more.
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|4140 (G41400)||4320 (G43200)||4340 Aircraft Quality||8630 Modified|
|4140 Aircraft Quality||4320 Aircraft Quality||4340 Bearing Quality||8822 (G88220)|
Carbon Steel Grades
|1020 (G10200)||1030 (G10300)||1080 (G10800)|
|1026 (G10260)||1035 (G10350)||1141 (G11410)|
|1029 (G10290)||1045 (G10450)||A-350 Grade LF2|
Stainless Steel Grades
|Grade Names (UNS)||Grade Type|
|17-4 PH Air Melt (S17400)||Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel|
|T-304 / T-304L (S30400 / S30403)||Austenitic Stainless Steel|
|T-316 / T-316L (S31600 / S31603)||Austenitic Stainless Steel|
|T-410 (S41000)||Martensitic Stainless Steel|
OEM Customer Grades


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NHC Northern HeliCopter is a joint venture of SSC Wind EMEA GmbH and AG EMS. NHC offers offshore ambulance and emergency evacuation services as well as transport of persons and cargo to and from the offshore wind platforms on the high seas. The pilots underwent a profound training and have many hours of flight experience. Thus, the NHC always offers their customers not only the best possible service but also a high level of safety. Flights for photography, filming and sightseeing are also offered for the offshore sector.


BIG changes are underway at Space Center Houston!
Space Center Houston is building an exciting new $12 million complex to celebrate Houston’s leading role in space exploration! This new Texas landmark will be the first place in the world where visitors can see the full-scale Space Shuttle model and iconic Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA-905) in classic piggyback configuration.
Scheduled to open to the public in February 2015, this new complex will pay tribute to Houston’s leading role in the legendary Space Shuttle program. By providing unprecedented access to the inside of the 747 Carrier and full-scale Shuttle model, the new exhibits will educate and inspire visitors of all ages. The new complex will also provide new opportunities to expand Space Center Houston’s award-winning educational programs, inspiring students to pursue careers in the field of math and science.
A $12 million capital campaign Bring the Legacy Home has been launched to fund these exciting additions to Space Center Houston. As of June 2013, we have received commitments for over half of the campaign goal. Please join many generous donors in honoring the remarkable story of the shuttle program and celebrating Houston’s Space Shuttle Management role.


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Guidelines for drone use: infrastructure inspections
University of New Brunswick
The application of Unoccupied Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is becoming essential in many industries. The potential benefits of UAVs for inspecting inaccessible infrastructure is beginning to emerge as current methods are limited in their practicality, cost effectiveness, and lack the ability to provide a comprehensive status of infrastructure. Identifying the circumstances in which to utilize a UAV as an inspection method is unclear and therefore this research aims to identify the circumstances in which to utilize aerial technologies as an inspection tool for currently inaccessible infrastructure by capturing high-resolution images from a small-scale UAV and delivering those images through a web-based interface. A notable increase in research on the application of UAVs within civil engineering was identified from 2011 onward. The increase in literature includes the use of UAVs as inspection tools, which is an advancement of current inspection procedures. A large number of UAVs are commercially available and users must determine the necessary features for their application. However, upon use of a UAV, the Transport Canada regulations must be met, including the application for a Special Flight Operation Certificate. The four-part case study completed provides an example of the value a UAV inspection method and as a result the requirement to develop guideline material. With the use of the guideline materials, including a selection flowchart, users have the ability to understand the conditions and constraints of a UAV inspection, along with the advantages of UAV and traditional inspection methods. The validation of this material by several industry experts demonstrates that engineers and inspectors value the necessary material for the decision making process of a preferred inspection method.


In the uncertain climate of the post-space shuttle era, one thing is certain about Soyuz rockets: they ain’t your daddy’s ride to the space station.
Late Sunday night at 11:14PM Cape Canaveral time (4:14 UTC), a Soyuz FG rocket lifted off from Russia’s Bakinour Cosmodrome towards the International Space Station. It was the first launch of humans to the orbiting laboratory after the retirement of the American space shuttles. One NASA astronaut, Dan Burbank, was aboard, along with fellow cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Anatoly Ivanishin.
The scene prior to liftoff was surreal. As a gray dawn crept across the Kazakhstan steppe, the temperature dropped to -5° Celsius (24° Fahrenheit), and 15 centimeters (6 inches) of snow began to pile up around the fueled Soyuz. Members of Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, milled about the launch pad in massive winter coats and traditional Ushanka hats, chatting casually, breath sharply visible in the frigid air. Cold? No problem. Snow? That’s what boots are for. Only the wind represented any real threat, and it was within acceptable parameters for launch as the countdown clock approached zero.
On top of the Soyuz FG rocket was Soyuz TMA-22, the last analog capsule to be used in the series — slated to be replaced with a newer, digital model already in service. The three spacefarers within are scheduled to dock with the ISS Wednesday morning, just after midnight at 12:33AM ET (5:33 UTC). Once onboard, they will likely be a welcome sight to NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, JAXA flight engineer Satoshi Furukawa, and cosmonaut Sergei Volkov. The three members of Expedition 29 have been holding down the fort alone since September 16.
The failure of a Progress resupply mission on August 24 put the station’s future in jeopardy because the troublesome Soyuz-U carrying Progress to orbit has a third stage similar to its human-rated cousin, the Soyuz FG. Quick troubleshooting and corrective actions by Russian engineers got the Soyuz back on track October 30, with the successful launch and subsequent docking of Progress M-13M.
At launch time, the snowy conditions in Kazhakstan made it difficult to determine the live video feed was in color, until the bright yellow-orange flames of burning kerosene and liquid oxygen lit up the landscape. Live footage of the ascending rocket quickly faltered as snow clouds swallowed the rocket’s exhaust plume.
The atmosphere inside Soyuz TMA-22, however, was far warmer. Soviet launches to the ISS provide viewers with a live view from inside the capsule — another difference from the space shuttle program. One camera focused on cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Anatoly Ivanishin, along with a dangling plush red Angry Bird character from the popular smartphone game Angry Birds.
Angry Bird may have just been there for moral support, but he actually provided an opportunity for some great science. At many points during the flight, he was the only indicator that the occupants inside the capsule were hurtling out of the Earth’s atmosphere at thousands of miles per hour. Hanging from a long cord, the bird swung in small but violent arcs, pulled by unseen forces impossible to duplicate on the Earth’s surface. Anton Shkaplerov batted the bird several times with a long poker normally used by the crew to press console buttons while strapped in their seats. Each time he was batted, Angry Bird swung around jovially before quickly returning to his original position, pulled tight on his tether towards the trio.
And then it was over: Angry Bird began to float. The chase toward the ISS has officially started. Expedition 29, Part II begins in less than two days when the Soyuz capsule and its fuzzy mascot reach the space station.


Currents are calculated using a quasi-steady geostrophic model together with an eddy viscosity based wind-driven ageostrophic component and a thermal wind adjustment. The model calculates a surface current averaged over the top 30m of the upper ocean. Many smaller-scale features are now observable in the higher resolution model, for example the Gulf Stream rings in the images below. The spatial coverage of OSCAR has been extended to as close to the coast as possible, variable with time, expanding and contracting with the bounds of the satellite data.
The futuristic building will incorporate elements of spacecraft design, which emphasize light weight and high functionality. The whole thing will be suspended over a man-made, Moon-like crater. The building site is an old mine that will be excavated and shaped to look like a crater on the Moon.
The research center will be elevated 18 meters above the crater, by steel cables. The building itself will be constructed out of transparent and translucent panels of fluoropolymer membrane wrapped around a steel frame. The space research center wil be made of transparent and translucent panels wrapped around a steel frame.
The space research center comprises the entire campus.
The building suspended above the crater will be the Avatar X robotics research center. Along with its translucent panels and steel frame, it will have partitions made of carbon fibre, floor plates made out of honeycomb aluminium, and fibre-reinforced plastic trims.
All these design features will help reduce the weight of this multi-storey structure. Another view of the robotics research center.
Here on Earth, everything must resist gravity to a greater degree than in orbit. Also, since everything in space, at least for now, must be launched on rockets, light weight is a key concern.
The new lab is much more than an architectural showpiece. It will be home to some very important work. Space is the next frontier, and commercial activity in space is a growing concern. The Avatar X robotics research lab will help humans work and live in space, in a three-phase approach.
The first phase will see people on Earth controlling avatars in Earth orbit. Avatar X foresees a day when doctors on Earth will able to treat patients on space stations with avatars. After that, the surface of the Moon.
Beyond that, they see avatars being a crucial technology for any colony or extended visit to Mars, and beyond. Avatar X has identified three endeavours that will benefit from avatars: Remote construction in space, including the lunar surface and Mars Operation and maintenance of space stations and facilities from Earth Space-based entertainment and travel for the general public Avatar X hopes to begin testing avatars in Low Earth Orbit in the mid s.Research Centers.
SSI currently has four research centers: Center for Space Plasma Physics The mission of CSPP is to carry out scientific research that will increase our understanding of fundamental and applied aspects of space plasmas.
12 days ago · The space research center wil be made of transparent and translucent panels wrapped around a steel frame. Image: Clouds Architecture Office. The space research . UNSW Canberra Space Vision and Strategic Direction Vision Statement To be the leading institution in space research, education and thinking in Australia, and beyond.
To provide strategic vision and leadership, underpinned by world-class research and education. The Space Weather Operations, Research, and Mitigation (SWORM) Subcommittee is a Federal interagency coordinating body of the Committee on Environment, . In space research Belgium has signed bilateral agreements with Argentina, France and Russia, and is involved in the activities of the ESA and other international research activities.
Some 40 Belgian companies are regularly active in the space travel industry. The MIT Kavli Institute paves the way for new developments in space- & ground-based astrophysics. Our faculty, research staff, and students develop technology & instrumentation with a focus on an engineering and technical core.


Monday 18 - Thursday 21 April 2016.
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The WATS 2015 conference theme was 'Targeted Training Interventions and Aviation Safety'. In 2016 the 19th WATS will be a four day event with over 100 carefully selected presentations.
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Today, electric cars account for less than 1% of vehicles on the road—only 5 million of the estimated 1 billion vehicles in operation, worldwide. Even so, electric cars are not nearly as rare as they once were, and purchasing one requires little more than walking into an appropriate dealership. Just taking a flight on an electric plane would be far harder to accomplish, as no commercial airline currently utilizes them. Purchasing a private model would run you in the millions. But they certainly do exist, and their history stretches back further than most of us probably realize.
The La France Electric Dirigible
In 1884, Charles Renard and Arthur Constantin Krebs performed an astonishing aeronautical feat when they launched the La France, a 170-foot, battery-powered airship designed for the French Army. The dirigible’s maiden voyage set records as being both the first fully controlled free-flight undertaken in an airship and the first round-trip flight in which an airship landed on its starting point. Krebs piloted the dirigible through that 5-mile, record-setting flight in just 23 minutes.
To power the La France, Renard and Krebs harnessed a unique zinc-chlorine flow battery, which weighed almost 1,000 lbs. That battery-powered the La France through six more flights between 1884 and 1885 and won Renard and Krebs the 1886 PONTI Prize. The pair were so far ahead of their own time. In fact, the next successful manned, electric flight would not be completed for nearly another hundred years. On October 21, 1973, Heino Brditschka would take to the air in a modified HB-3 power glider.
The MB-E1 (Militky-Brditschka-Electro-1)
Brditschka’s 1973 flight drew significant attention from the public, occurring, as it did, just two days after the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) declared an oil embargo that launched the world into its first oil crisis. Overnight, the price of gasoline soared. Car owners faced long line-ups at the pump to pay inflated prices for a tank of gas, and gas shortages meant stations not even have a supply to sell to consumers.
Following the oil crisis, car manufacturers began to seriously explore electric energy as a cheaper and more reliable alternative to fossil fuels. But Brditschka, along with his school friend, Fred Militky, had begun work on the MB-E1 electric plane years before the embargo even occurred. By 1969, they’d built a working prototype by modifying an HB-3 power glider to run on an electric drive they’d engineered themselves.
The MB-E1’s electric drive consisted of four 24-hour charged nickel-cadmium Varta brand batteries, which together generated 100 volts and allowed for eight minutes of continuous operation. The plane’s engine was actually a Bosch DC motor that originally powered a forklift. Militky and Brditschka modified it to perform at triple capacity and transmit power from the plane’s battery system to its propeller.
The new energy storage system added 132 lbs to the plane. And while that meant the MB-E1’s battery weighed 800 lbs less than its predecessor, the La France’s, it still accounted for nearly 14% of the plane’s total weight. This illustrates a problem that still plagues electric airplane manufacturers today: producing enough electric power for flight without overweighting a plane with batteries.
Today’s jet fuels contain 14 times more energy than even our most advanced lithium-ion batteries. To overcome that energy deficit, manufacturers must add more batteries to a plane. This increases its weight and decreases both its efficiency and its passenger-and-cargo capacity. As such, battery power remains an impractical source of energy for commercial airlines.
However, recent studies have raised alarming red flags about airlines’ contributions to global warming. And the more we learn about air travel’s carbon footprint, the more intense the push for green alternatives becomes. Both government bodies and major airlines have already made ambitious pledges to that cause.
One major British airline is already working to develop a fleet of electric planes capable of covering short-haul routes by 2030. In 2018, Norway’s government pledged to have all flights running on electric power by 2040.
We’ve come a long way from La France’s 1000-pound battery. However, achieving such a bright, electric-powered future for flight and making our reliance on jet fuel a thing of the past still hinges on developing better, lighter, and more efficient batteries.


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FIM-92 Stinger (Man-portable surface-to-air missile)
In service: 1981-present
Designer: General Dynamics
Manufacturer: Raytheon Missile Systems
Unit cost: $38,000
Produced: since 1978
Variants: FIM-92B, FIM-92C, FIM-92D, FIM-92E, FIM-92F, FIM-92G, FIM-92H, FIM-92J
Weight: 15.19 kg
Length: 1.52 m
Effective firing range: 4.8 km (FIM-92C Stinger-RMP Block II)
Warhead weight: 3 kg
Engine: Solid rocket motor
Guidance system: Infrared homing
Launch platform: MANPADS, M6 Linebacker, Eurocopter Tiger, AN/TWQ-1 Avenger, MQ-1 Predator, AH-64 Apache, T-129 ATAK
FIM-92C, Stinger RMP: The resistance to interference was increased again by adding more powerful digital computer components. Moreover, the software of the missile could now be reconfigured in a short time in order to respond quickly and efficiently to new types of countermeasures. Until 1991, some 20,000 units were produced for the U.S. Army alone.
FIM-92E: Stinger RMP Block I: By adding a new rollover sensor and revised control software, the flight behavior was significantly improved. Additionally, the performance against small targets such as drones, cruise missiles and light reconnaissance helicopters was improved. The first deliveries began in 1995. Almost the entire stock of U.S. Stinger missiles was replaced by this version.
FIM-92J, Block 1 missile upgrade to replace aging components to extend service life and additional 10 years. The warhead is also equipped with a proximity fuse to increase effectiveness against unmanned aerial vehicles.


7 years of Engineering experience in Aerospace industry.More than 2 years experience in Mentoring & STEM. Completed A/L in Science route.Subjects undertaken are Applied Maths, Pure Maths, Physics & Chemistry. Graduated from Kingston University in London with a 1st Class.Won the award for the best performed Aircraft Engineering student (2011). Post graduated from Cranfield University Bedfordshire with a Masters degree in Aircraft Engineering(2016). Chartered Engineer registered under Engineering Council UK & IMechE. Currently work as a Aerospace Stress Engineer in Research & Technology department in the Aerospace Industry. Current Technical Mentor for Graduates in a well know Aerospace company in Lancashire. work as a STEM Ambassador for schools in Lancashire region.
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China’s Geely Holding Group’s latest venture into space technology is making headlines as it takes a giant leap in automotive innovation. The company, known for its bold strides in the automotive industry, announced on Saturday that it successfully launched 11 satellites in low-earth orbit. Geely is making its second significant venture into the universe, with a goal of transforming how we navigate and connect, not only on the road but in various areas of our digital lives.
72 satellite launches are planned by the company by 2025
Geely’s ambition to construct a high-tech canopy overhead was indicated by the soaring into the sky of these satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan. The company’s vision for 2025 is a constellation of 72 satellites, with long-term goals reaching 240. These satellites are not just any satellite; they are equipped with AI and able to provide crisp remote sensing images from space, which is a promise to redefine precision in autonomous driving and beyond.
Not only is Geely making a major leap, but China’s private space sector is also making significant strides. China has experienced a surge in commercial space ventures after opening its doors to private investment in 2014. Geely’s satellite network is an ambitious endeavor, but it is also part of a broader story of innovation and competition in the skies above.
The orbit of these satellites is complemented by advanced navigation for self-driving cars. Enhancing connectivity for consumer electronics is what they promise, creating a picture of the future where our cars, phones, and devices will be more interconnected than ever.


Sydney-based tech company DroneShield told 9news.com.au it had supplied its equipment to Ukraine under a military aid contract.
The company was founded seven years ago with the aim of producing technology to counter civilian drones suitable for military uses.
DroneShield chief executive Oleg Vornik said Ukraine and Russia’s use of drones during the war thrust unmanned aerial vehicles into the media spotlight.
“Small drones were used against Saudi Arabia, in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict and in the Syrian conflict,” he said.
“But drones largely stayed away from the front pages of these conflicts until the Ukrainian conflict erupted and drones came to the fore.”
Since the start of the war in Ukraine on February 24, drones have been used by both sides to locate enemy positions, guide artillery strikes, track troop movements and jam the communications of opposing forces.
Vornik said his company’s Drone Gun and portable radio-sized units have proven effective in Ukraine, as many Russian drones used Western components.
“Even Russian military-grade drones use commercial parts…our equipment is quite good at detecting and defeating these drones,” he said.
He said the Ukrainian military’s response to the performance of the Australian-built technology was largely positive.
Drone jamming technology works by jamming the signal a drone sends to its ground station or pilot.
Vornik said he agrees with many defense experts that the widespread use of drones in Ukraine has changed the face of modern warfare.
Early in the war, Ukraine made extensive use of its stockpiles of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB-2 laser-guided drones to strike long Russian troop convoys and supply columns.
Since the war began, US and Western allies have shipped hundreds more drones, including an unknown number of Switchblade 600 “suicide bombers” that carry armor-piercing warheads and use artificial intelligence to track targets.
But their range is limited and they can only stay in the air for about 40 minutes.
Ukraine has pushed hard for more advanced long-range drones that can survive radio interference and GPS jamming and rely on satellite communications for control and navigation.
– Reported to the Associated Press
Fearsome tanks scare Russian pilots even more


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I was born and raised in Montana. Following college I went out to see the world via the Air Force. Presently I'm instructing this class, CIS 105, here at EMCC. I spent 20 years in the Air Force as an Electronic Warfare Officer. When flying for the Air Force, I was the back-seater in the F-4G Wild Weasel. The rest of the time I was behind the typical LGMD-6D (Large Gray Metal Desk - 6 Drawer), mostly doing electronic warfare intelligence analysis. Today I fly a Cessna 182 for the Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the Civilian Auxiliary to the United States Air Force, as a Scanner (sit in the back seat with a camera) or Observer (sit in the right front seat as navigator). When not flying, I spend my time maintaining my home computer network and protecting it from "The Threat" -- the spam, the viruses, and the other trash that wanders on the internet.