Unidentified floating oatmeal?
Undocumented ferocious octopus?
How about a new tune for Coleman and G’Wazzl to sing while “flying” around in the groovy new spacecraft that is being built for the puppet show! Yes, dear puppet pals, you will believe that a Sasquatch and a big Orange alien can fly!
Why a U.F.O.? Why not! G’Wazzl has been visiting Earth, and the puppet stage, for too long. I felt it was time to give our orange friend from the stars a bit more stage time, and launching a spacecraft seemed like the logical thing to do. Logical. Get it?
Back to U.F.O.s… I have been a fan of science fact and fiction for almost as long as I have been puppet crazy. I grew up with men landing on the moon, watching Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Far Out Space Nuts on television. My father was very interested in the possibility of life on other planets, and shared that interest with me.
One of the many wonderful things about puppetry, it that you can take the puppets anywhere your imagination can go. We hope that you (and your imagination) will join us when we launch our U.F.O. on Fountain Square next month. To the stars!


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Bournemouth Air Festival 2014
A remarkable flying display with plenty of support from all three services.
Great to see the BBMF, Sally-B, Avro Vulcan XH558
Yeovilton Air day
A fine display of static and flying aircraft with the star of the
show being the
Avro Vulcam XH558
Farnborough Air Show 2014
This biennial event is as good as ever with a splendid static display and a superb aerial display that included the A380, Tornado, Red Arrows and Avro Vulcan XH558.
I am already looking forward to the event in 2016.


Everyone knows that Valtteri Bottas and Kalle Rovanperä are among the world elite in their respective fields of motorsport. But what happens when these guys leave their four-wheeled vehicles, tarmac and gravel behind, switch them for the 1,200 km/h and 8 G Hawk jet trainers and take to the skies? A unique opportunity to see these star drivers in Finland presents itself in conjunction with the Finnish Air Force 100 Air Show on Saturday 16 June at the Tikkakoski airport, where the Finnish motorsport aces join top air combat instructors for some amazing aerobatics.
The theme of this historic show-stopping number is “Flying Finns – Challenge in the Sky”, echoing the Finnish ASN’s driver path as well as the opportunity offered by the Finnish Airforce. Both blue-and-white drivers have already earned the legendary title of Flying Finn, and when you add some professional Finnish Air Force instructors into the fighter jet cockpits together with Valtteri and Kalle, we can talk about a real Flying Finns super number, full of Finnish speed, skill, “sisu”, responsibility and above all amazing experiences.
Formula One ace Valtteri Bottas is eagerly awaiting the chance to climb aboard a jet.
“It’s an honour to celebrate the Finnish Air Force centennial and fly with the AKK Flying Finn insignia. At the start of my career, I got important support from the AKK driver path. I have no idea what to expect from the upcoming air show, but I believe that the Hawks pilots are going to provide us with a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will remember forever.”
Rally prodigy Kalle Rovanperä doesn’t stress about the ‘air battle looming ahead’.
“I’m sure that just before boarding the jet I’ll get the same feeling that I get before the start of a special stage – the ‘here we go’ feeling in my gut. It’s great to get to the skies with Valtteri and experience first-hand what the top Finnish Air Force pilots can do. We’ll have several Flying Finns together demonstrating their talents and showing what the Finnish top drivers and pilots can do.”
Hawk instructor, Major Timo Rauhala is already revelling in the spirit of the upcoming show.
“It’s fantastic to be a part of this joint Flying Finns team and meet the super talented AKK drivers. It is especially amazing to offer them this challenging but unique experience – we’ll see how they cope with the G-forces and what the over 1,000 km/h speeds feel like! The challenge is in the air, but I believe that the Flying Finn drivers will do great. We can offer the spectators a one-of-a-kind show – so welcome to Tikkakoski to see it all live.”
“Flying Finns – Challenge in the Sky” at the Tikkakoski airport, Saturday 16 June 2018, as part of the Finnish Air Force 100. Side events linked to the Flying Finn challenge take place at approx. 10:30 - 13:30 and the Flying Finn air show itself at approx. 12:00 - 12:30. More information to follow. Changes to the schedule possible. Please click here for a more detailed schedule. The Flying Finns -themed air shows will continue at the end of July in Rally Finland, with the Midnight Hawks aerobatics team performing e.g. on the Neste Rally Finland opening day 26 July over the Lutakko and Harju areas in Jyväskylä.
Further information about the event:
Timo Rauhala / Finnish Air Force, Major, [email protected], +358 40 357 3699
Rita Pasanen / AKK, Communications Manager, [email protected], +358 44 545 9919
Jarmo Majapuro / Finnish Aeronautical Association, Event Director, [email protected], +358 40 168 6115
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Finnish Air Force 100 Air Show is the main event of the 100th anniversary celebrations. The air show will take place 16 - 17 June 2018 at the Tikkakoski airport, Jyväskylä. The theme of the show is Know the history – Experience the present – See the future. The event is organised by the Finnish Aeronautical Association.


3 edition of Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high-performance aircraft found in the catalog.
Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high-performance aircraft
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Written in English
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In physics and fluid mechanics, a boundary layer is the layer of fluid in the immediate vicinity of a bounding surface where the effects of viscosity are significant.. In the Earth's atmosphere, the atmospheric boundary layer is the air layer near the ground affected by diurnal heat, moisture or momentum transfer to or from the surface. On an aircraft wing the boundary layer is the part of the. This section includes the most commonlyused notation in this book. In ordertoavoiddeparting too muchfromconventionsnormally used in liter-ature on turbulence modeling andgeneral fluid mechanics, a few symbols denote more than one quantity. English Symbols Symbol Definition a Speedofsound aijkl Rapidpressure-strain tensor.
In addition to the need to develop innovative methods to control noise production by high speed shear layers, using a parabolized Navier-Stokes solver with a k — ε d two equation turbulence model with compressible turbulence dissipation. The predicted mean flow structure is used to apply the linearized compressible Rayleigh equation to. After carefull analysis in a turbulent zero-pressure gradient flow, various simple algebraic turbulence models were applied to the almost separated flow on the upperside of an airfoil at incidence. The Johnson-King and Horton non-equilibrium (or rate equation) models give clearly improved results.
Chapter 4 includes an expanded discussion of recent one-equation models, and presents a new version of the k-omega model that yields close agreement with measurements for both boundary layers with pressure gradient (for which the k-epsilon model is very inaccurate) and for classical free shear flows (for which the k-epsilon model is marginally Format: Paperback. Fares and W. Schröder, “ A general one-equation turbulence model for free shear and wall-bounded flows,” Flow, Turbul. Combust. Combust. 73, – ().
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A variety of free shear layers, including mixing layers over cavities, impinging jets, blown flaps, and exhaust plumes, may be encountered in such flowfields. Since these free shear layers are usually turbulent, ap- propriate turbulence models must be utilized in computations in order to accurately simulate these flow : Douglas L.
Sondak. Turbulence Modeling of Free Shear Layers For High Performance Aircraft Douglas Sondak In many flowfield computations, accuracy of the turbulence model employed is frequently a limiting factor in the overall accuracy of the computation.
This is particularly true for complex flowfields such as those around full aircraft configurations. Free shear. Get this from a library. Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high performance aircraft. [Douglas L Sondak; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.].
Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high performance aircraft. accuracy of the turbulence model employed is frequently a limiting factor in the overall accuracy of the computation. This is particularly true for complex flowfields such as those around full aircraft configurations.
Free shear layers such as wakes, impinging jets (in Author: Douglas Sondak. Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high-performance aircraft. By Douglas L. Sondak. Abstract. The High Performance Aircraft (HPA) Grand Challenge of Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high-performance aircraft book High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) program involves the computation of the flow over a high performance aircraft.
A variety of free shear layers, including mixing Author: Douglas L. Sondak. Turbulence modeling is the construction and use of a mathematical model to predict the effects of ent flows are commonplace in most real life scenarios, including the flow of blood through the cardiovascular system, the airflow over an aircraft wing, the re-entry of space vehicles, besides others.
In spite of decades of research, there is no analytical theory to predict the. The modeling of turbulent free shear flows is crucial to the simulation of many aerospace applications, yet often receives less attention than the modeling of wall boundary layers. Thus, while turbulence model development in general has proceeded very slowly in the past twenty years, progress for free shear flows has been even more so.
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Turbulence modeling of free shear layers for high performance aircraft Item Preview. Turbulence models are developed by supplementing the renormalization group (RNG) approach of Yakhot and Orszag [J.
Sci. Comput. 1, 3 ()] with scale expansions for the Reynolds stress and production of dissipation terms. The additional expansion parameter (η≡SK̄/ ̄) is the ratio of the turbulent to mean strain time scale. While low‐order expansions appear to provide an adequate.
Turbulence is an irregular motion of the air resulting from eddies and vertical currents. It may be as insignificant as a few annoying bumps or severe enough to momentarily throw an airplane out of control or to cause structural damage.
Turbulence is associated with fronts, wind shear, thunderstorms, etc. THE PLANE FREE SHEAR LAYER 83 0 U c θ 0 /ν β x 1 / θ 0 (a) 0 1 0 β d θ /dx 1 (b) FIGURE (a) Location in which the velocity ﬂuctuations in a plane shear layer become self-sim-ilar, as a function of the initial boundary-layer Reynolds number.
Data from various experimenters. William K. Blake, in Mechanics of Flow-Induced Sound and Vibration, Volume 2 (Second Edition), Fundamental Half-Plane Problem. The high-frequency sound emitted from either the interaction of a sharp leading edge with upstream turbulence or the interaction of a trailing edge with the surface boundary layer turbulence is fundamentally a scattering phenomenon in which a high-wave.
(5). So, the general steps are: (a). the nature of boundary layer equation, (b). the process of Reynolds averaging, (c). the open-end Reynolds equation and Reynolds stresses, (d).
turbulence modeling for Reynolds stresses terms and the closure of the equations, (e). solution of governing equations along with the turbulence model and equations. (6). Lectures in Turbulence for the 21st Century William K. George Department of Aeronautics Imperial College of London London, UK and Professor of Turbulence Emeritus.
experienced by k-ε-type models are due to the modeling of the ε equation which is neither accurate or easy to solve (ε has a local extrema close to the wall) Mathematically this is equivalent to a change of variables ω∼ε/k The v2-f model is based on the argument that k/ε is the correct turbulent time.
The model parameters in turbulence models are often determined enforcing consistency in the prediction of fundamental ﬂows (e.g., homogeneous isotropic turbulence, logarithmic layer).
• Many turbulence models are based upon the Boussinesq hypothesis. – It was experimentally observed that turbulence decays unless there is shear in isothermal incompressible flows. – Turbulence was found to increase as the mean rate of deformation increases.
– Boussinesq proposed in that the Reynolds stresses could be. Dziomba, B. and Fiedler, H. Effect of initial conditions on two-dimensional free shear l of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. Issue., p. Keywords: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Airfoil, Aerodynamic Coefficients, Lift, Drag, Turbulence Models, Stalling, Boundary layer, Turbulence model, Angle of attack.: INTRODUCTION: The rapid evolution of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been driven by the need for faster and more accurate methods for the calculations of flow fields around configurations of technical interest.
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Something I had been looking forward to about as much as my trip to the Space Center was shopping for space souvenirs.
I tend to be frugal, but on this occasion, quite the opposite was true.
I wanted things left and right.
The first thing I put in my cart was a commemorative pin.
These pins are issued to mark important milestones in space, such as when a rocket is launched or astronauts return from a mission.
I purchased a collector's pin to commemorate the recent rocket launch.
Looking at this pin will be a good way to conjure up my memories of the launch.
A pin like this not only looks cool, but is a great memento tied to special memories.
Of course, I also bought some space food. There was a lot to choose from, so I had trouble making up my mind.
It helped to hear the attendant's recommendation that space curry and takoyaki are popular, so I put those two in my cart.
The shopping spree didn't end there. I also got an astronaut smartphone stand, a plastic file folder with an illustration of a rocket, a JAXA T-shirt, and more.
I felt like it had been a while since I got so carried away with shopping.
Also available were limited edition Tanegashima T-shirts.
You can't buy them anywhere else.
This is the sort of thing that reels me in. Before I knew it, I had bought one.
It's good to be able to shop for things that you want, isn't it?
I felt happy inside.
The money I paid for these items was transformed into precious mementos.


Drones have already been all over to get a variety of several years now. Initially they ended up only utilized by the armed forces for conducting covert operations and spying, but currently they have got observed software in the selection of other fields. UAVs or Unmanned Aerial Automobiles have furnished business enterprise proprietors an opportunity to freshen up their companies and bring a thing new for their shoppers. Here is the reason why lots of the major providers within the planet want to include drones into their enterprise in some way or a different. Though the reasoning of economic drones is really an interesting a person, it is actually critical you perform some study ahead of buying a drone to your drones reviews 2018
Every small business has its own distinctive demands and necessities plus a drone ought to fulfill them whether it is for being of any use. By way of example, when you want to use a drone for photography needs then it should have an High definition digicam that’s capable of using high quality pics. So, you must ensure the drone you might be selecting has the correct of attributes that you choose to have to have for the business enterprise. The following are some from the most effective industrial drones available within the market that will show being the perfect fit on your small business.
DJI Phantom 3 (Pictures)
In case you are from the small business of photography and are searching for a drone that could assist you to in having your business to new heights then the DJI Phantom three is amongst the finest choices out there for you. Using this type of aerial motor vehicle, you are able to capture 12 MP pics at extraordinary angles without having obtaining to bother with distortion and picture steadiness. This drone is equipped which has a 4K camera and it has a 3-axis gimbal mount which retains the digicam steady during the flight. Aside from the high-end digital camera, this drone is absolutely programmable far too, that means you is not going to even must fear about piloting it. The DJI Phantom 3 comes with the DJI pilot app that may be utilized for programming the take-off and landing of this equipment. It offers you 23 minutes of flight time owing to its 6000mAh LiPo battery and might go as far as one.two miles.
The AgEagle is among the most suitable drone for men and women included in agriculture. This drone is on the market in two distinctive types, the AgEagle Quick as well as the AgEagle RX60. The two of these types are exceptionally suited to agricultural use. The primary function of this drone is its state-of-the-art Sony QX-1 camera that’s been modified to consider NIR pictures. With this camera, it is possible to just take in-depth shots within your crops which may be processed in-flight because of the AgEagle. Using this method, you’ll have a finish picture within your farm in front of you inside of a subject of minutes. You can use these photographs to detect the places from the farm that need to have probably the most awareness. Both equally versions of AgEagle are very rough and might function inside the roughest weather conditions. The Immediate product contains a flight time of 30 minutes and will cover a length of one hundred eighty acres whilst the RX60 can continue being in the air for around an hour or so masking a distance of 350 acres.
DJI Matrice one hundred (Deal Supply)
For shipping and delivery companies, the most beneficial drone obtainable from the industry for the time being would be the DJI Matrice one hundred. The explanation why this drone is best suited for generating offer deliveries is since it truly is one from the only UAVs owning the guidance element. This advice program retains the drone safe and sound from colliding into oncoming website traffic or other objects present in its route. Also, the DJI Matrice one hundred may take higher payloads with consummate relieve. So, it will be a good deal less difficult for this drone to carry offers weighing around 5kgs. Moreover, this drone has an exceptionally large flight time of 40 minutes which makes it perfect for making deliveries more than short distances. Yet another exceptional feature of the drone is that it comes along with the most up-to-date GPS navigation system which allows for real-time tracking. The DJI Matrice a hundred is also pretty challenging and might stand up to powerful winds much too.
RDASS High definition Spyder Version (Law Enforcement)
RDASS (Swiftly Deployable Aerial Surveillance System) High definition Spyder Version is a drone produced specifically for regulation enforcement needs. Legislation enforcement is an extremely challenging discipline and that means you will need drones which are effective at finishing up surveillance do the job without encountering any issues. The RDASS High definition Spyder Version has become the best drones capable of giving superb surveillance companies. Outfitted having a COTS camera, this drone can offer encrypted dwell video clip feed in large definition. It can be absolutely autonomous and comes along with a patented autopilot that keeps the drone secure throughout flight. The RDASS Hd Spyder Version can remain during the air for any time period of 20 minutes and might cover a distance of 1 mile. It could possibly go as much as a peak of 12,000ft and will remain steady even if confronted with wind speeds of as much as 35mph.
Yuneec Tornado H920 (Videography)
For people thinking about videography, the most effective drone out there from the current market at the moment is the Yuneec Twister H920. Outfitted with CG04 digital camera, this outstanding equipment can provide 4K movies at a frame price of 30 fps. It can shoot in both JPG and Raw formats and has a five.8 GHz movie transmitter also included to it. A further great aspect of the drone which makes it perfect for videography purposes is its 40 moment flight time. The Yuneec Tornado H920 carries three batteries which allow it to remain airborne for your for a longer period time period of time, supplying videographers the chance to shoot lengthier films. This drone has gimbal help and GPS navigation system too which implies that it remains steady whilst capturing movies and cane even be tracked in real-time as well.
You can utilize any in the above outlined drones for industrial uses. Just choose the drone that is certainly most suitable for your personal enterprise and begin applying it to broaden your expert services!
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The two-day event will cover all aspects of aerospace activity, from general aviation and smaller regional aircraft, to larger commercial airliners, with its purpose being to highlight the fast-paced development of hybrid propulsion and electrical subsystem architecture or MEA, to discuss the vast research into the increased electrification of aircraft and the possibilities and challenges that brings Leading experts from around the world will present their views and their current findings, providing a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with this pioneering community of aviation engineers.
Reasons to attend this year's conference
- Hear more than 45 technical presentations and the latest innovations and future technologies pathing the way for MEA, electric and hybrid propulsion, and full electric flight possibilities from Airbus, Siemens, Rolls-Royce and many more
- Discuss and share ideas with over 200 aviation experts, suppliers, research institutes, and electric & hybrid propulsion engineers
- New sessions added for 2017 on electric flight concepts for general aviation, regional aircraft, e-VTOL, and autonomous aerial vehicles in association with GAMA
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Is the flight jacket shorter?
The predecessor of the flight jacket evolved from the heavy-duty flying leather jacket of the US Air Force during the First World War. It was designed for the daily training of the US military and should be designed for cold, non-enclosed cockpits. Its length is generally at the waist. Location for their operation and training. Through so many years of evolution, the flight jacket has become a more fashionable item. Therefore, we should choose the flight jacket that suits you according to different body and needs. Let Xiaobian tell you how to choose a flight jacket.
You can choose a short flight jacket
The girls who are not tall are best suited for short flight jackets, especially with high-waist pants and high-heeled shoes, which are visually up to ten centimeters tall. The little fairies of the little flesh can be paired with loose wide-leg pants and shredded jeans to modify the leg shape, which is slim and more attractive.
Can choose medium and long flight jacket
The most similar to the original MA-1 should be this type. Suitable for all sizes, the little fairies, whether paired with skirts or trousers, can complement each other, whether you are a cool girl or a cute girl.
Can choose super long flight jacket
The ultra-long flight jackets are more suitable for the taller mms. After wearing them, the gas field is super strong, and the royal sister is full, especially the ones that are all black. If you want to try the petite mm, you must increase the waistline of the inner belt, choose high waist pants and short tops, etc., and be sure to wear them, so that the proportion of the whole person’s vision is not strange.


Is it Forbidden to Fly Over Antarctica?
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to fly over Antarctica? Or perhaps you’re curious if it is allowed to fly over this icy continent. The answer to these questions is not as straightforward as one might think, and in this article, we will explore the topic in depth to help you better understand the rules and regulations surrounding flights over Antarctica.
The Regulations Surrounding Flights Over Antarctica
Antarctica is a unique continent, and its remote location and extreme weather conditions make it a challenging environment to access. Due to the sensitivity of the region’s environment, several regulations govern anyone who wishes to fly over this area.
In 1959, the Antarctic Treaty was formed, which established Antarctica as a scientific preserve and banned all military activity on the continent. Over 50 years later, The Madrid Protocol was added to this treaty, stating that all flights operating south of 60 degrees south latitude are required to follow certain regulations.
The rules and regulations surrounding flights over Antarctica are strictly enforced, and these regulations are in place to help protect the environment and the animal species that call Antarctica home. For instance, the protocol requires that any aircraft flying in the area below 60 degrees south latitude must be equipped with certain features to protect against oil spills, and any passengers onboard need to complete training to ensure that they are aware of the environmental guidelines associated with the region.
The Reality of Flying Over Antarctica
Despite the regulations surrounding flights over Antarctica, it is not rare to see planes flying over the continent. These flights do not violate the regulatory requirements, as long as they do not operate south of 60 degrees south latitude.
However, it is essential to note that many countries do not offer direct flights to Antarctic locations, and passengers are typically required to make their way to either Chile or Argentina for a connecting flight to a research station based on the continent.
It is worth noting that not all flights over Antarctica are for scientific or research purposes. In recent years, there have been instances where commercial planes have flown over the icy continent, offering passengers a unique view of the area. These flights, however, do not venture into the area south of 60 degrees south latitude.
So, to answer the question at hand, is it forbidden to fly over Antarctica? The answer is no, as long as the flights operate north of 60 degrees south latitude and meet the stringent requirements set forth by the regulations.
Antarctica is a protected area, and the regulations in place are necessary for the preservation of the continent’s environment and its animal species. With the right permits and preparations, flying over Antarctica is a unique experience that offers breathtaking views of one of the world’s most remote and untouched regions. Whether for research or leisure purposes, flights over Antarctica are a fascinating adventure and an opportunity to witness the beauty of this icy continent up close.


Becoming part of it.
It’s easy, then it’s not. Sure, while it isn’t cheap, you can pick up a drone with amazing features at your local Best Buy and watch some Youtube videos and practice flying it. BUT… there are weight classifications, and laws established by the Federal Aviation Administration. Drones over .55lbs must be registered. Even if you do just that, if your intent is anything other than recreational…say, inspecting your own roof, or a Real Estate agent snapping some shots for his/her listings…Big fines can ensue.
Non-pilots can be fined $1,100 for first violation (could be more?). A Real Estate, or any business entity presumably, who hires a non-licensed pilot (perhaps a friend that bought a drone…) can be fined $11,000 for hiring an unlicensed pilot.
“Failure to register a drone that requires registration may result in regulatory and criminal penalties. The FAA may assess civil penalties up to $27,500. Criminal penalties include fines of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment for up to three (3) years.”
Seems harsh but see link below.
(FAA link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone)
Once registered, even hobbiests are required to know the laws regarding hazards and air space. an FAA Part 107 license is the next step, although not a requirement for hobbiests.
Licensing is a must if photos are to be used with any intent other than fun…even checking your gutters, and especially Real Estate photos for selling a home.
Legitimate drone pilots take classes, and test at an FAA testing facility. The test itself is a portion of the actual test fixed wing aircraft pilots are required to take. It’s called the FAA Part 107 Certificate. And you must abide by the part 107 rules.
This isn’t impossible. It requires some dedication.
FAA views a drone as an aircraft. As they should. That’s what it is. Many drones can fly 5 miles from launch miles in the sky. Don’t.
Intro to Drone Flying
We offer a half day introductory course (4-6 hours).
Nothing too formal. Time is spent initially covering Aerial Charts and how to read them. Then we go over the aircraft itself (ours and yours if you have one) and the dynamics of flight and controls. Then we go out and fly for a bit. We’ll activate the cameras and record your session, and have an additional land camera if you desire to cover the entire event.
It’s informal, fun, and you keep all the footage while learning how to become a better recreational flyer, or learning what is involved to acquire your FAA pt. 107 Pilots License.
For those wishing to pursue licensing, we recommend who we used, “The Pilot Institute”. A leader in licensing taught by a fixed wing pilot (and his crew).


16th November 2020
The Space X Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Crew Dragon spacecraft lit up the dark landscape of the Launch Complex 39A of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:27 pm EST on Sunday (2:27 am SAST on Monday) successfully launching NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, along with Soichi Noguchi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) into orbit, headed for the International Space Station.
The astronauts will be on the space station for about six months on a science mission.
The Resilience Crew Dragon and its crew are expected to dock on the ISS around 11 pm EST on Monday (6 am SAST on Tuesday).
The Crew-1 is the first of 6 planned crewed missions that Nasa and SpaceX will fly according to the NASA Commercial Crew Program.
The mission is a first of many for the agency, namely as the first flight of the NASA-certified commercial system designed for crew transportation, which moves the system from development into regular flights, the first international crew of four to launch on an American commercial spacecraft, the first time the space station’s long-duration expedition crew size will increase from six to seven crew members, which will add to the crew time available for research and the first time that the Deferral Aviation Administration has licensed a human orbital spaceflight launch.
The mission, according to the NASA website, will see the crew conducting science and maintenance during their six-month stay on the orbiting laboratory, returning in early 2021.
"Crew Dragon also is delivering more than 500 pounds of cargo, new science hardware and experiments inside, including Food Physiology, a study of the effects of an optimized diet on crew health and, Genes in Space-7, a student-designed experiment that aims to better understand how spaceflight affects brain function, enabling scientists to keep astronauts healthy as they prepare for long-duration missions in low-Earth orbit and beyond.'
"Among the science and research investigations the crew will support during its six-month mission are a study using chips with tissue that mimics the structure and function of human organs to understand the role of microgravity on human health and diseases and translate those findings to improve human health on Earth, growing radishes in different types of light and soils as part of ongoing efforts to produce food in space, and testing a new system to remove heat from NASA’s next generation spacesuit, the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU)," reads the website.
NASA said that the crew will also be accepting deliveries from the next-gen Space X cargo Dragon spacecraft, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus, and the Boeing CST-100 Starliner, which will be undergoing an uncrewed test flight to the ISS.
The Crew-1 will also conduct spacewalks and welcome crews of the Russian Soyuz vehicle and the next SpaceX Crew Dragon in 2021.
With regards to their return, the Crew-1 astronauts will have it relatively easy, as the Crew Dragon will autonomously undock, depart the space station, and re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. NASA and SpaceX have set up seven splashdown sites located off Florida's east coast and in the Gulf of Mexico where the SpaceX recovery ship will pick up the crew and return to shore.
"NASA is delivering on its commitment to the American people and our international partners to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective missions to the International Space Station using American private industry. This is an important mission for NASA, SpaceX and our partners at JAXA, and we look forward to watching this crew arrive at station to carry on our partnership for all of humanity," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
The President and Chief Operating Officer at SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, was in awe of the rocket's launch, saying that the company could not be more proud of the work that they had done.


Catapult the Aero Copter into the sky with the rubber band launcher, and watch it fly! When the Aero Copter reaches maximum height, its blades open, and it spins back down to the ground, with the LED light illuminating its descent. Best flown at night. 12/pkg. Colors may vary.Directions:
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Different vacancies have been announced in Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority PCAA. We have picked this Federal Government job advertisement from Daily Dawn newspaper. Both male and female applicants from all over the Pakistan can apply for these vacancies. Last date for the submission of applications is September 30, 2023.
|Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
|Additional Director, Deputy Director
|Additional Director HR, Headquarters Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
|Male and female
|Bachelors to Masters
How to Apply
Interested Candidates should send Filled forms to the following address: Additional Director HR, Headquarters Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi


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The Patriots Technology Training Center is a membership, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1997. It is now in its 25th year of operation and providing virtual opportunities for students in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV), New York City, and Detroit, MI in grades 5-12. Visit their website https://www.patriots-ttc.org/ to learn more.
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Executive Director Michael A. Wilson and technology teacher, Mr. Marqual Dais are proud to announce the partnership with Mr. Thurman Jones and Patriot Technology Training Center. Mr. Jones and his organization provide amazing STEM events and training for our 5th - 8th grade students.
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Qantas at a Glance
The Kangaroo Symbol
The original Kangaroo symbol appearing on Qantas aircraft was adapted from the Australian one penny coin. This design was used subsequently by TAA (later Australian Airlines) as part of its emblem and now features as the centrepiece of the roundel adopted by the Royal Australian Air Force in 1956. It later became part of the insignia of all Australia's Armed Services.
The kangaroo was painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas' first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT during its conversion at Brisbane's Archerfield airport in October 1944, following Qantas' decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. The symbol featured on all later aircraft.
The winged kangaroo symbol was created by Sydney designer Gert Sellheim, and first appeared in January 1947 to coincide with Qantas' introduction of Lockheed L749 Constellations. These aircraft began operating on the UK service in December 1947. They were the first Qantas aircraft to carry the Flying Kangaroo and the first to operate right through to London with Qantas crews. The Flying Kangaroo was later placed in a circle.
In June 1984 Qantas unveiled an updated logo conceived by Tony Lunn of the Lunn Design Group, Sydney. The Flying Kangaroo lost its wings once again and was refined to a more slender, stylised presentation.
A logo created for the airline's 75th anniversary year was added to all Qantas jet aircraft in 1995. Designed by Ken Cato, it brought together the Flying Kangaroo symbol and the words '75 years' to mark Qantas' contribution to civil aviation.
In July 2007, Qantas unveiled a new interpretation of its iconic logo, designed to reflect the changing structure of the airline's new generation aircraft, and keeping with Qantas' increasing focus on contemporary design for its in-flight and on-the-ground products.
Designed by Hans Hulsbosch of Hulsbosch Communications, the new Flying Kangaroo is sleeker and more contoured than previous versions. The new logo will become the key element in the livery for the airline's fleet and identify Qantas throughout the world.


Hayan un agujero en la superficie de Marte
En la foto del día publicada el 28 de Mayo de 2007, puede observarse un punto negro o "agujero" de 100 mts de diámetro aprox. sobre la superficie de Marte. Se especula que puede ser la entrada a una caverna capaz de proteger a los "marcianitos verdes" (saludos Noguez).
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Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Credit: NASA, JPL, U. Arizona
Explanation: Black spots have been discovered on Mars that are so dark that nothing inside can be seen. Quite possibly, the spots are entrances to deep underground caves capable of protecting Martian life, were it to exist. The unusual hole pictured above was found on the slopes of the giant Martian volcano Arsia Mons. The above image was captured three weeks ago by the HiRISE instrument onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter currently circling Mars. The holes were originally identified on lower resolution images from the Mars Odyssey spacecraft, The above hole is about the size of a football field and is so deep that it is completely unilluminated by the Sun. Such holes and underground caves might be prime targets for future spacecraft, robots, and even the next generation of human interplanetary explorers.


This week America’s last space shuttle landed for the last time. There will be no genuine replacement. NASA hoped to replace the shuttle with Orion, capable of traveling to the Moon and Mars. But the Orion program was first scrapped, then revived as a spacecraft supposedly useful for low orbit and Mars, but not the Moon. This makes little sense, and anyone with any policy experience can tell that the lunar and Martian projects are both going to be scrapped for the foreseeable future.
I don’t want to give either NASA or the Space Shuttles themselves too much undeserved praise. I realize that the space program’s initial political goals were just as petty as those of the anti-space program people today: get there before the commies do. And the Space Shuttles themselves were ostentatious wastes of money: lumbering behemoths that pioneered all manner of important space travel concepts except for the most important one of all, testing the potential for manned flight beyond low Earth orbit.
Nevertheless, the effective ending of the American manned space flight program is highly symbolic. It is symptomatic of an age when every possible vision of collective progress is being ruthlessly stamped out by those who tell us we can no longer afford such frivolities, and would be better off anyways as individual consumers unsaddled by taxes, even while nominally conservative but actually kleptocratic governments build up giant deficits which will have to be paid off through tax increases and while steady economic growth makes us as a people wealthier than we have ever been.
It’s worth asking why, despite being richer than ever before, it can also be true that we “just can’t afford to do big things anymore.” Why, in both good times and bad, the public purse is equally so strained that there is no room left in it for sweeping projects or even just a little compassion. Why, at a time when our knowledge and capabilities are greater than ever before, the national newspapers can seriously argue that the only important questions worth asking are which taxes to cut and which programs to slash.
In the end this cheerful malaise is simply the herald of permanent cultural decline. I am not sure whether some other culture will arise elsewhere or whether humanity as a whole will end up caught in the same net. But either way, the slow, agonizing death of Western culture will be a certainty if we are unable to maintain even a moderately functional space program. If nothing else, the next major asteroid impact will do us in. But at least we and our descendants will enjoy low taxes until then, right?Tweet


It was man’s first landing on another world, the realization of centuries of dreams, the fulfillment of a decade of striving, a triumph of modern technology and personal courage, the most dramatic demonstration of what man can do if he applies his mind and resources with single-minded determination.
July 20th 1969: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
The step was physical, the leap conceptual, and all of us took it with him.
Although Mr. Armstrong is known as a man of few words, his heartbeats told of his excitement upon leading man’s first landing on the moon. At the time of the descent rocket ignition, his heartbeat rate registered 110 a minute- 77 is normal for him – and it shot up to 156 at touchdown.
Launching Seasoned has been a dream
The Eagle has landed – The initial mission objective is complete. On to the next directive.


Since October 1, Chinese military aircraft have flown 159 times through Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ)–a section of international airspace countries can arbitrarily define as theirs to monitor.
The aircraft have never entered Taiwanese airspace or crossed over Taiwanese territory. And the tempo at which the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) are sending planes into the air does not necessarily indicate improvements in China’s airpower modernization and capabilities.
As recently as five years ago, a RAND report found that although China’s air force had been able to put large numbers of aircraft in the air during training–it cites a 2002 exercise in Chengdu in which 85 planes took off and landed in less than five and a half hours–there were organizational problems that prevented such high tempos from being the norm. “This event remains an unusual exception to the general practice of logistics and maintenance, which remains defined by the persistence of legacy practices, habits, and equipment,” the authors wrote.
Although the number of Chinese aircraft probing Taiwan’s ADIZ increased dramatically in recent weeks, including 56 on Oct. 4, it does not mean the rate at which China’s military can launch an aircraft, get it back on the ground, get it ready for the next mission and launch it again–its “sortie generation rate”–has improved since that time.
Because the identification numbers of each Chinese aircraft are not always known, it’s difficult to tell whether the same planes from the same bases are being used for ADIZ missions over and over. The planes’ transponder data, which would show what bases they fly from, is rarely public. But the pressure such missions are putting on both Taiwan’s air force and the PLAAF is clear. Taiwan’s air force had several mishaps, including three fatal crashes, in 2021. In March, a senior Taiwanese official said they had stopped intercepting every Chinese aircraft. The wear and tear of repeated flights can also take a toll; the engines in Chinese fighter planes have a lifespan only about one-fourth that of a U.S. fighter, according to Ken Allen, former research director for the U.S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute.
“The PLA’s motto since the early 2000s is ‘You train the way you fight,’" he said. “It has been a step-by-step process for them to get there, and I still don’t think they are there.”
He notes that the aircraft are most likely flying from China’s Southern and Eastern Theater Command areas, which follow the country’s coastline from its border with Vietnam to the northern edge of Jiangsu province. The Y-8 maritime surveillance aircraft typically are based around Shanghai.
In June, China’s Air Force News carried an opinion piece noting that pilot training needed to improve. ADIZ flights can aid training by giving the units involved more experience, but their high tempo can also take a toll, leading to accidents and equipment damage. Allen said the PLAAF’s annual training cycle is at its peak at this time of year.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office called its military activities around the island “just” moves to protect peace and stability, and again blamed Taiwan’s “collusion” with foreign forces - a veiled reference to the United States - for sowing tensions.
In Taiwan, defense officials do not see the sharp increase in the number of flights as a sign that China has improved its ability to sustain such operations. The ADIZ incursions also give Taiwan a chance to gather intelligence on Chinese aircraft and activities.
“The military has been getting experience about engaging the enemy on the verge of war, vigorously forging their reactions and counter-measures. Navy and air force officers are getting more and more familiar with what to do, and are able to coolly handle the Chinese Communists’ provocations,” said Ma Cheng-kun, director of the Graduate Institute of China Military Affairs Studies at Taiwan’s National Defence University.
Taiwan’s defence minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, told a parliament committee that China’s limited midair refueling capability means its land-based fighter aircraft cannot operate far from the mainland.
According to data from Taiwan’s government, the majority of the flights are surveillance or anti-submarine aircraft - Y-8s and Y-9s - operating alongside fighters such as J-16s and J-10s. About 50 H-6 nuclear capable bombers have flown on the ADIZ-probing missions as well, as have KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Ma added that China was not likely to be able to sustain large-scale missions such as those earlier this month over a long period.
“They are limited by the maximum support limit of their relevant logistics departments and air combat management to sustain such high-intensity operations,” he said.
And although Taiwan has curtailed interception flights, other elements of the military - such as radar operators and intelligence officers - are getting valuable experience, he added.
“The defensive battle skills they display has meant the Chinese Communists are not likely to easily go to war and will only undertake ‘grey zone activities’ in their intrusions and harassment,” Ma said.


"Zero Robotics" is a robotics programming competition in which the robots are SPHERES satellites located inside the International Space Station (ISS).
The competition started online, where teams competed to solve an annual challenge guided by mentors. Participants created, edited, shared, saved, simulated and submitted code, all from a web browser.
After several phases of virtual competition, finalists were selected to compete in a live championship aboard the ISS. An astronaut will conduct the championship competition in microgravity, making Zero Robotics the world's first robotics competition held in space.


The international call to ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft was justified but that is merely to stop this issue leading to a third tragedy, and the reaction to this second disaster needs to go much further. The next step needs to include not only an investigation into the crash, currently being undertaken by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority with help from France, but investigations into Boeing and the United States Federal Aviation Administration that have continually claimed the safety of the aircraft need to go ahead also. The preliminary report shows that the crew carried out all of the extra procedures that Boeing stated would stop the Indonesian flight crash scenario repeating itself. However staff failed to regain control of the aircraft. This makes the grounding of all 737 aircraft justified and means that more investigating needs to be carried out following this investigation by Ethiopian civil Aviation Authority.
Problems seem to go further than just 737 aircraft however, follow recent reports of similar problems occurring on test flights of Boeing's new 777X, an aircraft still under development. But following numerous investigations being launched both internationally and within the US government Boeing has maintained that it informed the regulatory body, the FAA, multiple times, as Boeing CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, maintains that wrongdoing is shared by the FAA and the pilots involved in the disaster. However if this is the case there needs to be a number of serious investigations conducted, including an investigation into the lack flight system information that many pilots that were flying the Max 8 raised concern over, an investigation into how the 737 MAX 8 achieved government approval in the first place, and why it has taken two tragic crashes for this to be fully investigated, more needs to be done.


AI in weather forecasting, prediction and communication
As it flies travelers to destinations worldwide, Alitalia wants its passengers to enjoy a comfortable, relaxing trip every time. With WSI FusionTM, Alitalia can reroute flights in real time to avoid turbulence and other adverse weather—providing a world-class experience that lets passengers disembark with a satisfied “grazie” on their lips.
Finding a way to weather the storms
For passenger airlines like Alitalia, customer experience plays a central role in differentiating the business from rival carriers and protecting customer loyalty in a highly competitive market. Offering a smooth user experience when customers are booking flights, and providing a high level of service during check-in are important—but above all, passengers remember their experience during the flight itself.
Fabio Ceresani, Flight Dispatcher Duty Manager at Alitalia, explains: “At Alitalia, we make a sophisticated, elegant passenger experience a hallmark of our service. Each year, millions of travelers trust us to fly them to critical business meetings or for family holidays. Our goal is to give them a safe, smooth, comfortable flight every time.”
He continues: “Flying is a nerve- wracking experience for many people, and even good fliers don’t enjoy a bumpy ride through turbulent skies. Adverse weather can also affect other aspects of our flight service, making it more difficult for our crews to serve meals and refreshments, for example. And, of course, we want our flights to arrive on time, which can be difficult when a plane has to fly through bad weather. As the Flight Dispatch team, it’s our job to plan all our flight-paths for the smoothest journey possible, avoiding hostile weather fronts wherever possible.”
At their most severe, weather conditions can force airlines to ground flights, causing huge disruption to the travel plans of millions of passengers. For example, the ash cloud caused by the eruption of the volcano Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland in 2010 caused the cancellation of more than 100,000 flights due to safety concerns.
“Not only do we need to factor in the weather conditions at the start of the flight, but throughout the course of the journey too,” says Ceresani. “Some of our long-haul flights last ten hours or more—and weather conditions can change hugely in that time. We need to be ready to adapt and direct our aircraft away from developing weather hazards while the flight is in progress.”
To achieve its goal of landing happy holidaymakers and contented travelers at their destinations, Alitalia wanted to implement intelligent weather data systems to help its flight dispatch teams avoid difficult or hazardous conditions.
“In the past, we relied on weather data supplied by government meteorological services—but so did many other airlines, and it often wasn’t as accurate as we wanted. To ensure our passengers always enjoy a premium service with us, we started to look for a superior weather data solution to help us bypass the heavy weather.”


Aircraft leasing industry collaborates to drive aviation to a sustainable future
Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI), the Ibec body representing aircraft lessors has today (January 17th 2022) announced that its 31 members will collaborate and use their influence as owners of more than half of the global fleet to lead and drive aviation* towards a sustainable future. ALI launched its ESG narrative, “Aviation Sustainability: Our Future” (see below), which outlines the tangible steps to be taken by aircraft lessors to support aviation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Speaking at the launch of the narrative at the Airline Economics annual conference in Dublin, Declan Kelly, Chair of ALI said, “Air travel has been a catalyst for our global economy. With the industry set to achieve a steady growth rate over the coming years, it is essential that this is delivered sustainably. Today we are taking our first, unified, positive steps as lessors to show our commitment to supporting the wider industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
This is achievable but it requires a seismic shift in the development of new technologies in the area of carbon sequestration, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and new propulsion aircraft. Support is therefore required at all levels across government and industry. Ireland, as an island aviation nation, can play a leading role in this technological research and leasing can underpin this by deploying our capital and buying power.”
Authored in conjunction with Oliver Wyman, the University of Limerick and TU Delft Netherlands the narrative outlines aviation’s pathways to achieve net zero by 2050 through aircraft design, operational improvements, SAF, electrical/hydrogen propulsion and recycling.
Jan Melgaard, Executive Chair of FPG Amentum and Chair of ALI’s Sustainability Committee said, “The complexities of aviation, driven by an extensive regulatory environment, result in the technological leaps required to address the climate threat being measured in decades rather than years. As a result, the need for us to take action today to transition our industry to carbon neutrality by 2050 is even more outspoken, even though the results of our actions are not immediately visible.”
ALI commits to be the leading aircraft lessor organisation on sustainability and is committed to driving sustainability across the entire aircraft lifecycle. Tangible steps include:
• The development of a charter during 2022, which will demonstrate leadership in carbon disclosures and will accelerate progress in future aircraft and low carbon technologies.
• As buyers of more than 50% of the world’s new technology aircraft, to represent, encourage and assist members to use their very significant influence with the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and airline customers, in requiring a step change to ensure that the industry can achieve net zero by 2050.
• To commit to a first Aviation Sustainability Day in Ireland during 2022, inviting relevant stakeholders to further discussion and progress towards net zero by 2050.
• To actively encourage members to act on the environment today, ranging from arrangements to ensure that employees choose travel service providers based on sustainability credentials, steer aircraft investments towards aircraft with low energy intensity, expand the recycling of aircraft and expand members’ value chain to include sustainable investments (e.g. SAF projects, electric or hydrogen-based propulsion projects).
• To work actively with the University of Limerick with respect to leadership of sustainability initiatives and to expand involvement with other Irish universities in a collaborative effort to drive sustainability via research, curriculum development and continued development of thought leadership.
Robbie Bourke, Partner, Oliver Wyman and co-author of the narrative added, “The aircraft leasing community is taking its first practical steps to support and work with the entire industry to achieve net zero. This will be delivered through close collaboration with OEMs, airlines and governments who have within their gift, the power to accelerate change.”
Trevor Young, Professor in Aeronautical Engineering, University of Limerick and co-author of the narrative concluded, “The technological solutions to address sustainability in aviation are multi-layered, complex and still at an early stage. We welcome the support from industry as it is only through a focus on research that we can achieve the big step change that is required.”
*aviation denotes airlines, OEMs and suppliers to the aviation industry


- What airlines fly out of BMI?
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What airlines fly out of BMI?The airlines flying out of Central Illinois Regional (BMI) include: Frontier Airlines, Delta, American Airlines.
Whats the name of the airport in Bloomington Illinois?Central Illinois Regional Airport We are Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) at Bloomington-Normal, serving the Central Illinois region! You may also know us by our airport code, BMI.
What airline flies out of Bloomington Illinois?Which airlines fly from Bloomington? Frontier Airlines, Delta and Allegiant operate most flights from Bloomington.
What airport code is MSN?MSN Dane County Regional Airport/Code
What is Baltimore airport code?BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport/Code
Is MSN an international airport?Dane County Regional Airport (DCRA) (IATA: MSN, ICAO: KMSN, FAA LID: MSN), also known as Truax Field, is a civil-military airport located 6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi) northeast of Downtown Madison, the capital of Wisconsin....Dane County Regional Airport.Passenger volume815,000Based aircraft (2021)1584 more rows
How many airports are in Madison?There is one major airport that we recommend for commercial flights into Madison (Wisconsin). You can research nonstop direct flights into multiple airports, whether youre flying international or domestic, using connecting flights, or even landing at a smaller local executive airport in your private jet charter.
How many airports are in Baltimore?The State of Maryland owns and operates two airports: Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Martin State Airport.
What city code is MSO?Missoula Montana Airport Missoula Montana Airport (IATA: MSO, ICAO: KMSO, FAA LID: MSO) is located in Missoula, in Missoula County, Montana.
What airports does Delta fly to in Wisconsin?Delta AirportsATW - Appleton.EAU - Eau Claire.GRB - Green Bay.LSE - La Crosse.MSN - Madison.MKE - Milwaukee.RHI - Rhinelander.CWA - Wausau.
Does Urbana Champaign have an airport?The Champaign airport (University of Illinois Willard Airport, airport code CMI) is served by American Airlines and located about a 15 minute drive from the University of Illinois campus. Flying into Champaign is the most convenient and most hassle-free way to get to the University of Illinois campus.
On this page This month, there are 233 flights arriving at Bloomington Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day. These two routes together are operated 124 times this month, and make up for 53% of all monthly arrivals at Central Illinois Regional Airport.
This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 33 minutes and covers a distance of 582 miles 937 What airport code is BMI?.
Bloomington BMI Airport Shuttle Service
Flights from United States to Bloomington There are several airports within United States that have domestic flights to Bloomington 9 in total. From Atlanta, direct flights are offered by Delta SkyTeam. From Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth, you can fly with American Airlines Oneworld. From Denver, the only airline with direct flights is Frontier Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in November.
This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September. From Detroit, you can fly non-stop to Bloomington with Delta SkyTeam. From Orlando, direct flights are offered by Allegiant.
From Orlando, the only airline with direct flights is Frontier Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in April.
From Tampa, you can fly non-stop to Bloomington with Allegiant. Alternative airports near Bloomington Flying to an alternative airport near Bloomington could give you other options to reach your destination.
For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare.


Drones can be described as an aircraft or spacecraft without a human presence to operate or control them. They are also called UAVs' (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Drones are more popular now than ever before because their usage has now become widespread. They are specially designed to traverse autonomously, remotely, and even when not in the line of sight. No wonder drones are classified as one of the most advanced robotic devices. Drones are typically constructed with light composite materials to allow for less weight and easy maneuver when airborne. They are built to have Global Positioning Systems (GPS), cameras, GPS guided missiles, navigation systems, sensors, and additional software and hardware. These provide them with varying functions as well as shapes and sizes. And most importantly, their components comprise motors, levitation and motor controller, propellers, transmitters and receivers, watertight motor frame, and battery for energy storage. Drones have the capability of been flown beyond the line of sight with ultra-stability. Regardless, it can stand a chance of crashing. While commercial drones used for social activities have a shorter coverage distance and reduced energy to last for a short time, advanced drones that are used for mapping and military activities can be controlled from a very long distance as they hover for several hours.
Drones have endless possibilities, which is why their usage cuts across numerous applications. Based on this, there is an increase in the technology's advancement to enable robust usage.
Security – Drones are used to coordinate various military operations simultaneously or in some cases at once, and they can preserve evidence in this kind of situation. More so, in case of emergencies, they can be used to protect people and properties, especially during evacuation.
Surveillance- A drone is designed to have cameras to monitor and record events like protests or criminal activities stealthily. For example, the capturing of environmental disasters or monitoring of protests.
Search and rescue – Usually used for emergency purposes in any location to find a missing person, rescue crime or accident victims. They provide situational awareness of a large regional space in environmental incidents to inform better how decisions will be made in the fastest possible time.
Inspections – Deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) to monitor the integrity of hazardous equipment or materials like gas pipelines, grid power lines, wind turbines, and nuclear reactors is essential for human safety. This reduces the risk and hazard inflicted on personnel while safety value is increased.
Unmanned Cargo Delivery - They perform lightweight cargo delivery multiple times to multiple places and as fast as possible. In this way, people enjoy the ease of movement of their items by air, in a safe and secured style. With your address and identification locked in, the drone finds and locates you for your delivery quickly.
Science and Research – Some researches require rapt observation and monitoring to collect detailed data for analysis, especially in environmental and natural occurrences within the earth or atmosphere. This performance can be done to monitor volcanoes, surveillance for glaciers, e.t.c.
Aerial Photography and Video – The media industry utilizes drones a lot for entertainment. They are used to cover animals' biological activities in the forests, shoot clips in dynamic
and humanly impossible angles, and take landscape footage of an area of superb quality from the sky.
GIS Mapping and Surveying – Drones are used when there is a need to perform tasks on remote sensing, photogrammetry, and intelligent agriculture. High definition multi-spectral cameras and laser type scanners are used to produce their high-quality 3-D picture maps.
Furthermore, drones are utilized in engineering activities, most especially in construction works and also it is used in the aviation and maritime industries. Even government and non-government agencies and private institutions have their drones. With this, it is obvious that drones' application is far reached, especially in this era that we are already desirous of machines doing most of our work due to the possibility of reducing drudgery leading to loss of man-hour.


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“Prometheus Rebound” by R. L. Akers is the story of Kara Dunn, a former video game developer and grad student who is snatched up by the Air Force to aid in repelling an alien invasion. During the Cold War, an alien ship crashed in the UK bringing new technologies and an enigmatic pilot who promised a catastrophic war in thirty years. Now, with the fate of North America resting on her shoulders, Kara must lead a new generation of pilots in an attempt to ward off nuclear annihilation at the hands, or tentacles, of the K’Lurans. Will Kara manage to survive the alien menace?
After developing the game Rampant, Kara went back to grad school, not expecting anything to come of her work. Several years later, the US Air Force was using her program to train pilots for space combat. Following an attempt on her life by a terrorist, Kara joined the Air Force. Unable to draw the hundreds of necessary space combatants from the pool of military personnel, Kara and her team had to resort to recruiting from Rampant’s cult following of gamers. Kara’s attempts to employ pilots did not go unnoticed. Will Kara be able to enlist an army of pilots to defeat the alien invasion force before pro-alien terrorists destroy her and all she has worked for?
For the author’s first book, this was incredibly well done. While the military jargon was a bit hard to follow at times, it gave depth to the story. It was an enjoyable read, and I look forward to learning more about the K’Lurans in the next book.
I would recommend “Prometheus Rebound” by R.L. Akers to people who enjoy science fiction. It was a rather long book, almost five hundred pages, but didn’t take too long to read. It’s the first book in the Launch of the Gryphens duology, and I can’t wait to read the sequel.
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Over the last couple of decades, there has been a massive boom in the aerospace and defense industry at a global scale. Countries are in a competition of over powering each other with their military capabilities; and also in aerospace section. As a result of this, new and more sophisticated devices are equipment got introduced over the decades, which have made these two sectors more advanced than ever before.
Different Types of Defense Electronics and Aerospace Equipment
When it comes to the different types of equipment and devices used in these two sectors, the list is endless. However, here are some of the most common segments where these advanced and latest devices and equipment are used.
- Electronic components and different types of sub systems
- Most advanced and sophisticated communication products
- Defense electronics system
- Equipment for communications and data acquisition, required for business and transport aircraft.
- Interconnects for harsh environment
- Subsystems and components for satellite and wireless communication.
- Batteries for general aviation.
Apart from these, there are various other sections and segments where these latest and advanced devices are used on a frequent basis. With supersonic missiles and most advanced aircrafts in operation; it is absolutely essential to make sure that the supply for these equipment remain assured, as they are not only required for making new systems; but at the same time, they are also used for repair and replacement of parts.
Some of the Common Defense and Aerospace Electronic Products
Here is a brief insight into some of the defense and aerospace electronics which are commonly used throughout the world
- Defense Electronics: Ranging from the most sophisticated and advanced Microwave/RF mechanisms to Hi-Voltage Components & Interconnects to aerospace materials to space equipment; this section covers every single aspect.
- Aerospace Electronics: This section includes manufacturing and supplying different types of avionics systems for military and commercial aircrafts, for facilitating communication, data acquisition, data loading, networking, portable data loaders, wireless data transfer, aviation batteries, ground based applications for data analysis and management.
There are multiple different segments and areas where defense electronics and aerospace equipment are used on a frequent basis. Some of the countries which have evolved over the years in these two sectors are USA, China, Israel, France. Besides, India has also come a long way in this domain and have contributed a great extent towards the progress and development of their defense and aerospace sector, by manufacturing indigenous products. Besides, India has also starting exporting their products to other countries as well.
Are you looking for more details and information on these two sectors? You can see more for more details. Besides, you can also run a search over the internet, where you will find tons of information on this topic.
According to the experts, there is likely to be a further hike in both defense and aeronautical electronic equipment in the days to come. With modern and sophisticated technology, more advanced equipment are expected to be introduced in the future.


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During rostering or scheduling, Unattended Buddies look out for monthly pairing plans. Using IntelliBuddies® out-of-the-box connectors, it connects to crew data source and finds actual crew members that can be assigned to parings. While selecting crew members for pairing, Unattended Buddy considers factors such as crew qualification, vacation days, expiry of various certificates and licenses held by crew members.
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Airmen salute during the STRAY 59 memorial flight in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2020. The flight pays tribute to the 23 lives lost during the Special Warfare Exercise of 1981, call sign STRAY 59.
Photos By: Air Force Senior Airman Cynthia Belio
Stray 59 was the call sign of an MC-130E from the 1st SOS that crashed Feb. 26, 1981 during an exercise killing eight of the nine crew members and 15 special operators that were passengers. The memorial flight has been flown by the 1st SOS every year since the crash.
According to Air Force Special Operations Command, the morning of Feb. 26, 1981, the crew’s takeoff time for the mission was slipped from 1:05 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. due to an extended crew day on their mission a day before. STRAY 59, executed a non-tactical departure from Cubi Point at 4:28 a.m. and executed a tactical landing back at Cubi Point at 5:06 a.m. to quickly load 15 personnel participating in the exercise. STRAY 59 executed a tactical departure two minutes later. The crew made their operational normal call six minutes into their low-level flight with a ground radio station. The second, and last, transmission from STRAY 59 was received at 5:21 a.m.; there had been no indication from the crew to indicate a problem with their aircraft.
A local fisherman watched the aircraft impact the water and explode. Eight crew members and 15 special operators were killed instantly. One crew member was thrown from the wreckage and rescued by a local fisherman.
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined. Minutes after impacting the ocean the wreckage sank to a depth of 240 feet.
Lost during this operation:
- Maj. James Kirk, aircraft commander
- Capt. Norman Martel, pilot
- Capt. Thomas Patterson, navigator
- Capt. Gregory Peppers, navigator, Tech
- Sgt. Stephen Blyler, radio operator,
- Tech. Sgt. Barry Chumbley, loadmaster,
- Tech. Sgt. Gary Logan, loadmaster
- Staff Sgt. John Felton, flight engineer


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