Prepared by Tom Gregory, Trainee Patent Attorney, and Richard Bray, Partner, both of Appleyard Lees IP LLP
Kamran Iqbal and Norman Wood of AMRD are inventors with a wealth of combined practical hands-on experience in the aerospace sector. They are innovating solutions to enable hybrid and all-electric aircraft development for green mass air transportation. AMRD develops hybrid and all-electric powertrains and related technology, suitable for retrofit of existing aircraft and for installation on new aircraft.
AMRD is developing hybrid and all-electric powertrains, to minimise and eliminate aircraft CO2, NOx and noise emissions. AMRD’s research is focused on identifying and protecting innovative and disruptive technologies which would enable the development of hybrid and all-electric aircraft. Examples of their innovations include power management systems, cooling systems, and aircraft propulsion systems having both electric and gas turbine engines.
There is a particular focus in the aerospace industry on using electric batteries to power engines for domestic flight. However, current systems do not currently provide levels of redundancy and cooling necessary for safe operation. AMRD have also focused on the use of stored energy to minimise noise such that the technologies they have developed address all the future emission challenges; gaseous and acoustic.
Many of these innovations have been simulated and can be shown to deliver significant fuel savings, noise reductions, enhanced utilisation and other performance improvements when compared against an existing, successful regional aircraft like the ATR72.
The result is a regional aircraft that will provide benefit to the environment, the operator, the manufacturer and the passenger.
The growth in air transport continues unabated. Historically traffic has almost doubled every 15 years or so (predicted to be four times greater by 2050 compared with 2020) and the Industry is predicting and planning for that trend to continue for the foreseeable future. Alongside this is a growing awareness that air travel is having a significant impact on the environment. This is reflected in the EU Flightpath 2050 targets; a 75 percent reduction in CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre, a 90 percent reduction in NOx emissions and a 65 percent reduction in perceived noise.
While the sector has made substantial progress over the last 50 years in addressing some of these factors, the pace of improvement is slowing as opportunities to do so on existing aircraft diminish and we remain a long way from reversing the impact on the environment. Recent figures published by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) UK, suggest that the aviation sector will remain one of the main contributors to carbon production. Hence a paradigm shift to electric propulsion needs to be embraced now, and wholeheartedly.
To decarbonise the aviation sector by 2050, an objective set by the UK Government, AMRD has been focussing on developing differentiating and disruptive technologies that will enable the design and manufacture of hybrid and all-electric aircraft for green mass air transportation.Kamran Iqbal
The paradigm shift in aviation enabled by electric propulsion has been recognised by AMRD as an open and fertile arena for innovation and opportunity.Norman Wood
To date, AMRD has filed 25+ patent applications with the UK Intellectual Property Office from 2018-2020. AMRD is looking to apply for international protection via the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). The PCT provides a cost-effective and efficient procedure for seeking protection at national patent offices in many major markets.
Protecting the innovation of a small research team is important to obtain a foothold in a well-funded, highly competitive and well-resourced sector.
Moreover, AMRD appreciate that a patent portfolio is a useful tool in securing investments - critical in the early years of a start-up business. Appleyard Lees is proud to support AMRD with an award from our Growth Fund.
AMRD’s work with Appleyard Lees, enabled them to not only establish robust protection of their inventions, but to also expand their concepts to ensure future value as the contributing technologies and integrated products evolve. AMRD established a strong synergy working with Appleyard Lees which has enhanced the value of their intellectual property (IP).
The limited range and small capacity of proposed electric or hybrid-electric aircraft make it difficult for an airline to deploy them in profitable ways. By focussing on the key technical and integration challenges facing a larger aircraft, AMRD shows it is possible to launch regional aircraft with greater capacity and range.
“The key question remains ‘why doesn’t someone do this?’”, Kamran Iqbal commented. “There must be an organization with a desire to make a difference, who has the support of its shareholders and a Government that sees the value of the technology”.


Byrd and Floyd Bennett became the first to fly to the pole
when their Ford tri-motor Fokker completed the flight from Kings
Bay, Spitzbergen on May 9, 1926. A small packet of mail was franked
by a U.S. stamp.
addressee became concerned that the name change to Ny-Alesund
would confuse people and added Norwegian stamps and a "clarifying"
postmark to the perfectly valid covers.
From Europe to America Over the Pole
dirigible NORGE flew over the pole to Teller,
Alaska, in 1926 using a multi-national crew. An unofficial
mail used cards printed for the 1924 Amundsen flight and a
label prepared by the Italian crew.
reverse side shows another cachet and the autograph of the Norwegian
focusing attention on the importance of the Italian crew of the
airship NORGE was dropped during the flight to Spitzbergen.
The international rivalry continued throughout the flight.
The Mail was Lost for Nine Years
packet of 51 letters originating at Ciampino Airport near
Rome and apparently intended to be carried over the pole on
the NORGE flight was misplaced at Spitzbergen
and Eielsen Added to Their Experience in Flying Over the Arctic
first flight from Fairbanks to Barrow continued on a survey
leg over the ice for 550 miles before landing at Barrow. Mail
carried on the plane was canceled and returned to Fairbanks
on the same plane although a storm delayed the return flight
until April 7.
Long Range Flights Over the Ice
Wilkins experimented with aircraft in cold weather conditions
as part of a plan to fly to Europe. His 1927 flight from Barrow,
Alaska, was a test that ended in abandoning the plane and
walking back over a hundred miles of pack ice.
small number of covers were carried as souvenir mail.
An Air Polar Route to Europe
Wilkins and Carl Eielsen flew from Barrow, Alaska, to Spitzbergen
in 1928 to prove that an air polar route was feasible from
east to west.
small amount of personal mail was carried and stamped on arrival
at the Svalbard Radio facility . . .
The Virtually Annual Expeditions
MacMillan led thirty-two expeditions to the Arctic by the
time of his death in 1970. Mail is known from many of them,
however, identification is often made from the return addresses.
Unusual handling appears in the acceptance of a precanceled
stamp on a registered letter and acceptance of Canadian stamps
by the U.S. Postal Service in 1928.


The fifty-two best wingsuit athletes on planet earth square off to sweat the details, test their limits and achieve the impossible. The athletes aren’t just flying wing suits. The revolution is racing: Wingsuit 4 cross!
To race well, you’ve got to train. But how do you start training for a race when there’s never been one like that before?
That was the dilemma facing some of the best wingsuit pilots in the world at the first Red Bull Aces 4 Cross event. Given the event’s inaugural status, director Luke Aikins very smartly scheduled a training day before competition actually began, to give the pilots the chance to get a feel for going around the course.
Daring wingsuit flyers compete in this first-ever competition
52 of the world’s top wingsuit flyers descended on Oakdale, California, two hours east of San Francisco, for Red Bull Aces, the first-ever side-by-side wingsuit racing event.
Created by Red Bull Air Force pilot Luke Aikins, Red Bull Aces was split into a series of elimination heats of four wingsuit flyers, who were transported by plane up to 8,000 feet. From there, they jumped and flew through four gates, staggered at thousand-foot intervals between 6,500-3,500 feet.
Experience the world of Red Bull like you have never seen it before. With the best action sports clips on the web and YouTube exclusive series, prepare for your “stoke factor” to be at an all time high.
World’s Highest BASE Jump – Flying from Mt. Everest. Nearly 60 years to the day after the first ascent up Mount Everest, Russian extreme sport star Valery Rozov (48) flew off the north face of Mount Everest – the world’s highest BASE jump ever – 7220 meters (23,688ft) above sea level.
The ascent began on the Chinese side on the famous north route. It took him four days to climb from the base camp to the jumping location. At precisely 2:30 p.m. local time he leaped despite adverse weather conditions with temperatures -18 Celsius.
Because the cliff at the top was not very high, the initial moments of the leap in the rarified high altitude air were the most critical phase. Rozov needed more time than usual in the thin air to transition from freefall to flying. After that he flew for nearly a full minute at speeds of about 200 km/h (125 mph) along the north face before he landed safely on the Rongbuk glacier – at an altitude of 5,950 meters.
“Only when I got back home did I see how hard it was for me both physically and psychologically,” said Rozov after getting home to Moscow. “When you look at the videos you realize that it took a lot longer than usual to get from falling to flying.”


Flight 7500 (2014)
overview : Flight 7500 departs Los Angeles International Airport bound for Tokyo. As the overnight flight makes its way over the Pacific Ocean during its ten-hour course, the passengers encounter what appears to be a supernatural force in the cabin.
Release Date : May 16, 2014
Runtime : 1h 19m
Companies : Vertigo Entertainment, CBS Films, Ozla Pictures, Ozla Productions
Countries : Japan, United States of America
Keywords : supernatural, flight, ghost, pacific ocean


Being an Air Force Chaplain
March 23, 2011 Length: 22:55
In this episode, Father Stephan Close, an Orthodox chaplain and a Major in the US Air Force, currently assigned to Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi, reflects on being an active duty Orthodox chaplain serving in the United States Air Force.
"AFR is wonderful! It helps me to be centered with my faith around the clock, especially at the office where sometimes we tend to forget our values. This has been long overdue. Thank you! I will be donating soon."


Space camp dream fulfilled
July 18, 2018
A teacher's childhood dream became a reality this summer when she attended space camp.
Kathy Stanton, a Green River Science, Technology, Engineering and Math teacher, recently attended the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy, which took place in Huntsville, Ala., at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
Stanton said she found out about the camp through her Edmodo account. Edmodo.com is a way for teachers to stay connected with their students and parents. It helps students get and stay organized and it's a way for them to access their assignments and grades.
It was through a post on Edmodo that Stanton learned Honeywell was accepting applications for its weeklong HESA program.
"I've always wanted to go to space camp, so I applied for it," Stanton said.
She said she grew up watching space shows and movies like "SpaceCamp."
Stanton was one of the 200 worldwide who were accepted for the HESA program, which was completely paid for through scholarships.
"When we got there I didn't realize how competitive it was," she said.
Once everyone in the camp were in a room, they were told for every one of them in the room, three who applied didn't make it and are sitting at home.
"It's kind of a big deal," she said.
According to Honeywell's website, while at the camp, teachers completed 45 hours of classes and labs, participated in simulated astronaut training and activities focused on space science and exploration and learned techniques to promote lifelong learning.
"They want to inspire teachers to inspire students," Stanton said.
She enjoyed the Multi-Axis Trainer, which simulates the disorientation one would feel in a tumble spin during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
"I've always wanted to do that," she said.
Another position Stanton got to try was CAPCOM, which is a capsule communicator at mission control. During her role as CAPCOM, Stanton was responsible for all communications between the shuttle and mission control. She also participated in a simulated mission to Mars on the Orion Spacecraft. They had to land on the surface of Mars, explore it and return back.
That's not all Stanton enjoyed.
"I met so many people from all over the world," she said.
Stanton said her 15-member team was comprised of people from nine different countries. The team was tasked with designing a patch and was given the team name Kibo, a Japanese module on the International Space Station. Kibo means hope, so the word hope is written around the border of the patch in each language represented on the team. The stars in the sky represent the team's students, and their future exploration plans on Mars
"These friendships we made will be around forever," she said.
Most of them exchanged Facebook information so they could keep in touch.
"It was amazing. I want to go back," she said.
Stanton said she would recommend this program to other teachers, because it is so inspirational and eye opening.
She never knew NASA needed graphic designers and communication specialists, not just pilots and engineers.
"That's my big take away. NASA need all kinds of people," she said.
She said that's what she wants to take back to the classes she's going to teach. She wants them to know there are other careers in NASA than being an astronaut.
"The kids that I'm teaching now, that's the generation that's going to Mars," she said.


Top 5 upcoming projects of ISRO: ISRO stands for Indian space research organization. ISRO has had many Remarkable milestone since their launch in 1969. ISRO created a world record by launching 104 satellite in single mission. India became the first country to successfully reach Mars in its first attempt. Here is run down of five major activities that ISRO is right now chipping away at:
Top 5 upcoming projects of ISRO
1. PSLV-C38 / Cartosat- 2 series satellite
Cartosat-2 is remote sensing satellite that is similar in configuration to earlier satellite with objective of providing high-resolution scene specific spot imagery providing data in various scale. It weighs about 714 KG. This is comparable in design to prior satellites in the arrangement.
Aditya/ Aditya-L1 is a spacecraft whose mission is to study sun. ISRO is wanting to complete the mission to the sun by the year 2019 or 2020. The taste is named as aditya-1 and it’s weight is about 400 KG. The project cost approximately RS 400 crore and is joint venture between ISRO and physicists institute Astrophysics, Bengaluru.
3. Chandrayaan- 2
ISRO is wanting to arrive on moon again. Chandrayaan- 2 will be India’s second mission to the moon. This mission is more advanced than first mission to the moon. There are three component of the mission, An orbiter, a lander and a Rover. It will be launched in the first few couple of months of 2018. It will be take off from the space agency’s launch facility at the sriharikota high altitude range.
AVATAR stands for “Aerobic vehicle for transatmospheric hypersonic Aerospace Transportation” is a concept for unmanned single stage reusable spacecraft capable of horizontal take off and landing. ISRO’S AVATAR is quite different from NASA’s space shuttle in terms of design, engine and overall cost.
GSAT-17 is a media communication satellite. It is build by ISRO and operated by INSAT. It’s weighs is about 3477 kG. It is build mainly for broadcasting, telecommunication and VSAT serviced, carries over 40 transponders. The project cost is approximately RS 1013 crores.
Now, we give an end to top 5 upcoming projects of ISRO, hope you enjoy up reading. Stay tuned
Anshu Verma is the Chief Seo Expert and the Founder of ‘Apklistify”. He has a very deep interest in all current affairs topics whatsoever. Well, he is the power of our team and he lives in Patna. Who loves to be a self dependent person. As an author, I am trying my best to improve this platform day by day. His passion, dedication and quick decision making ability make him stand apart from others.


Journey to Space (2015)
A sweeping overview of humanity’s accomplishments in space, as well as our ongoing activities and future plans.
Key:2015 adventure Free movies watch
7/7 EpStar Wars is an American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas. The film series, consisting of two trilogies (and an upcoming third), has spawned an extensive media franchise called the Expanded Universe including books, television series, computer and video games, and comic books. These supplements to the franchise...
TrailerA young man raised by scientists on Mars returns to Earth to find his father. Key:watch the space between full movie, Space between full movie for free, space between us online movie, the space between us 2016 full movie, Watch The Space Between Us, Watch the space between us free online
124 MinFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a movie revolving around legendary figure Hogwarts magic school Scamander, hundreds of years before Harry arrived at Hogwarts first. Scamander a mysterious biology professor extraordinary in the magical world. He stopped in New York after the journey searching and recording the magic creatures. The story takes place...


BEIJING – Wang Yaping has become the first Chinese woman to conduct a spacewalk as part of a six-month mission to the country’s space stationThe provinces are reporting 360,819 new vaccinations administered for a total of 11,158,636 doses given. Nationwide.
Wang and fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang left the station’s main module on Sunday evening, spending more than six hours outside installing equipment and carrying out tests alongside the station’s robotic service armThe pandemic, and 23,825 people had died., according to the China Manned Space agency.
The third member of the crew, Ye Guangfuor about 100 per million. Canada also saw rising case numbers around this time, assisted from inside the station, CMS said on its websiteThe case that we should be calling up other provinces and hoping that by their charity.
WangWith this rate of acceleration of growth, 41, and Zhai, 55, had both traveled to China’s now-retired experimental space stations, and Zhai conducted China’s first spacewalk 13 years ago.
Copyright © 2011 JIN SHI


Create an Account to Access Dozens
of Free Lessons and Explore ARSim
As private pilots, we at PlaneEnglish know the struggle many students face trying to learn how to master radio communications. It’s one of the most important aspects of flight training. Yet it often gets the least attention.
Learning communication in the air and repeating phrases given by an instructor, doesn’t build confidence. And it can overwhelm a student focused on a hundred other things (like flying the airplane). More importantly, rote memorization doesn’t teach you how to respond quickly, and confidently, to the rapidly changing situations you may find yourself in while flying.
There are other resources that broadcast airport frequencies and explain aviation communication. But people learn best by practicing, in real time, under myriad circumstances: on the ground, approach, or departure; at different airports; and with variable weather and pattern traffic. We created ARSim Aviation Radio Simulator to help pilots master the aviation radio outside of the cockpit and the classroom. For about the price of 5 minutes of flight time, ARSim provides students with superior, engaging, real-world comms training that can be completed at their own pace or as part of a formal ground school curriculum.


This bill would require the FAA to convene an Aviation Rule Making Committee to address flight attendant duty time limitations and rest requirements in order to fully address the longstanding issue of flight attendant fatigue.
Flight attendants' most important job function is to serve as first responders who are trained to handle inflight emergencies, passenger disruptions and terrorism. Simply put, Americans cannot afford for flight attendants to be exhausted on the job.
The AFA supports HR 3824, which would establish an Aviation Rule Making Committee and issue a final rulemaking to address flight attendant fatigue.
January 25, 2012
APFA and members of the Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions are proud to announce Congresswoman Mazie Hirono’s Airline First Responder Workplace Fairness Act (HR 3824). Today, Ms. Hirono introduced legislation that promotes fairness and safety for flight attendants. APFA President Laura Glading said, "This is legislation APFA leadership has been pushing for and helping to draft for some time, and its introduction in the House represents a major victory over management on the subject of Flight Attendant fatigue. This is significant legislation because it continues to recognize the incredibly important role we play on board the aircraft as first responders. Congresswoman Hirono’s bill is a testament to APFA’s efforts on Capitol Hill and our active participation in the Coalition.”


Space: A Commercial and Defense Opportunity? - Traverse City, Michigan
September 25 & 26
The symposium focus is on understanding and taking advantage of defense and commercial opportunities in near-earth and low orbit space.
Thought leaders and policymakers who are envisioning and implementing the USA’s presence in space will provide context for the program. Prime contractors and program managers will brief attendees on their current and planned projects. They will be detailing the needs and opportunities available to the USA’s supplier network.
Attendees representing small and medium-sized enterprises in the fields of engineering and manufacturing will have the opportunity to participate in B2B meetings with the presenting prime contractors.
Whether it is the Pentagon’s new Space Force, nano/microsatellite networks, or Missile Defense Systems, near-earth outer space is becoming crowded with business opportunities. Growth focused enterprises who aspire to be part of the next generation of high tech companies will benefit from attending this event.
Symposium Speakers include:
Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, is a world-recognized leader and pioneer in conceptualizing, planning, and executing national security operations from humanitarian relief to major combat. In addition to his duties as Dean of the Mitchell Institute, he is the Risner Senior Military Scholar at the U.S. Air Force Academy; a board member at a variety of organizations; an independent consultant; and sought after commentator around the world as a thought leader on defense, strategy, and ISR.
Col. Douglas L. Loverro, USAF (Ret.), President, Loverro Consulting is a highly regarded senior DoD space thinker and leader. He was Executive Director for the Air Force’s Space and Missile System Center and most recently was DoD’s Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. He was a distinguished graduate from the Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College and Squadron Officer School and was the #1 graduate from DoD’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He is an outspoken advocate for greater use of commercial capabilities and manufacturing for future DoD space and launch missions.
The symposium is being presented by the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association.
Symposium Program Participants include:
The Mitchell Institute, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Atlas Space Operations, Futuramic
Networks Northwest, Northwest Michigan PTAC, Chemical Bank, Pure Michigan Business Connect, Futuramic, lift Lightweight Innovations, the Air Force Association.
NMC Hagerty Center
715 E. Front St.
Park Place Hotel
300 East State Street
Before August 31, 2018, $99. After August 31, 2018, $149.
Before August 31, 2018, $599. After August 31, 2018, $649.
Visit MichMan.org to register and for updates about the symposium.
Networks Northwest always proves to be a valued resource for our local government planning efforts. No organization does a better job of convening partners, promoting collaboration, and reporting on the data than does Networks NorthwestTy Wessell, Leelanau County Commissioner


Meet Ed Buckbee
creator and author of the 'The REAL Space Cowboys'
Ed Buckbee has been associated with America’s space program for four decades. As a NASA public affairs officer during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, he was a spokesman for the early astronauts and the Apollo moonwalkers. He was at Cape Canaveral for Alan Shepard and John Glenn’s early flights and was present for all of the moon shots. He will tell you why seven military test pilots became the first Mercury astronauts and describe the fierce competition among them for the first rides into space. He will talk about the extreme training they experienced and behind the scenes pranks and gotchas they played on each other.
Buckbee will take you to the moon with America’s moon walkers and tell you of the close calls and humorous happenings. He will describe the incredible machines flown by the astronauts, designed and built by NASA and America’s space industry and he will do this with exciting photos and video clips few of us have seen.
He’s a TV documentary producer and author of several books and the founder of the highly successful U.S. Space Camp program for aspiring young astronauts. He along with the Mercury astronauts established the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Buckbee has appeared on CNN, Late Night with David Letterman, Good Morning America and the Today Show. He serves as Omega’s moderator for astronaut appearances and space celebrations. Watch the Appearances web page for upcoming events where you can meet Ed Buckbee, the author and creator of “The REAL Space Cowboys”.
Pictured: Charlie Duke, Gene Cernan, Tom Stafford, Scott Carpenter and Ed Buckbee
Welcome to Ed Buckbee & Associates, Inc. You are invited to come in for a look around. Browse through our site to get an idea of who we are and what we are able to provide for you:
Also check out our Appearances page to see the latest additions and what we are up to!
Send mail to
questions or comments about this web site.


Transportation and Aerospace Technology (E213014)
|Katedra:||ústav autom.,sp.motorů a kolej.voz. (12120)|
|Platí do:|| ??||Rozsah:||0P+2C|
Design and testing of ground transportation vehicles, control systems, aircraft structures and propulsions. Selected topics of transportation and aerospace technology are presented in seminars and by means of laboratory exercises. Information about possibility of master study and project work at CTU, trainee and internship in reputable firms, both in transportation and aerospace technology.
1. Petrol and diesel engines, engine cycles, turbocharging and supercharging
2. Engine characteristics, engine emissions
3. Clutches, gearboxes, shafts and joints
4. Brakes, axles, steering
5. Roller test bench ? passive resistances, fuel consumption, emissions
6. Formula Student/SAE - CTU Cartech team
7. Introduction to railway vehicles - bogie guiding simulation
8. Diagnostic of automotive electronics
9. Introduction to aerospace technology. History.
10. Aircraft structures. Loading of aircraft structure. Aircraft materials. Composites.
11. Aircraft propulsion.
12. Aircraft control. Essential aircraft systems. Onboard instrumentation.
13. Practical demonstration of CAD, CFD, MKP applications, experimental and laboratory activities with respect to design and development of aircraft.
transportation technology, aerospace technology


The following systems rely on the bleed air
system for operation:
- Air conditioning/pressurization
- Wing and engine thermal anti-icing
- Engine starting
- Hydraulic reservoirs pressurization
- Water tank pressurization
B737-800/900 Bleed Air System
Air for the bleed air system can be supplied by
the engines, APU, or an external air cart/source.
The APU or external cart supplies air to the
bleed air duct prior to engine start. After engine
start, air for the bleed air system is normally
supplied by the engines.
Air Systems SGR


Find the best hidden options to fly.
Only the best airlines flying directly to Taipei.
Get direct (non-stop) flight ticket from $1559.
What is the cheapest ticket price to Taipei from Istanbul?
The cheapest non stop flight cost nearly $1559.
Do I need to change currency before flying to Taipei?
Yes, you'd need to change TRY to TWD.
Will I arrive to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei?
Yes, flying from Istanbul you can arrive only to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
How many airports I can fly from Istanbul to Taipei?
The only airport you can fly nonstop from Istanbul to Taipei is Istanbul New Airport
How long does it take to fly nonstop from Istanbul to Taipei?
Usually it takes 10 hours and 35 minutes to get to Taipei.
What airlines flying nonstop to Taipei?
There are 2 airlines flying this direction: Turkish Airlines, EVA Air.


Participation in various organizations
I benefit enormously from my part-time and mostly volunteer participation in various institutions. This provides me with "the bigger picture" for my work as an expert. This is also where I can obtain information and insights that go far beyond my normal experience as a pilot.
At the same time I provide my knowledge and experience to these bodies for the purpose of improving aviation.
Extract of the Organizations:
- Deutsches Flight Safety Forum (dt. FSF)
- Association Luxembourgeoise des Pilotes de Ligne (ALPL)
- Chairman Flight Safety Committee (FSC)
- International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA)
- IFALPA Accident Analysis and Prevention Committee (AAP)
- European Cockpit Association (ECA)
- „Pool of Prosecutor Experts"
- European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- EASA Independant External Experts
In addition I offer you a broaden network of independent and self-contained operating experts of various technical areas of transport.
Through our offices in Germany in D-66292 Saarbrücken, D-24248 Kiel, D-22946 Brunsbek and D-47475 Kamp-Lintfort we impart extensive expert know-how of aviation and seafaring.


In line with ICAO language proficiency requirements for Aviation Personnel to achieve level 4 or above, Anglo-Continental provides courses for trainers and trainees to help achieve the required level of English language proficiency for this essential qualification.
Our Teaching Methodology Course for Aviation English Teachers provides vital training for English language teachers by using the latest methodology for teaching Aviation English in the context of ICAO standards, along with personal aviation language development which results from working with experienced aviation English trainers.
The objective of the training is to develop the course participants’ knowledge of Aviation English and English Language teaching skills within an aviation context, including a practical review of current methodology and classroom practice. Although an aviation background is an advantage, the course is designed to enable English language teachers who have little or no prior knowledge of aviation to teach Aviation English to Aviation Personnel. As all lessons have an aviation context, every part of the course contributes towards expanding the trainees’ Aviation English knowledge.
| Course number:
| Lessons per week (45 minutes):
| Minimum age:
|View sample timetable
The TAE pre-course tasks aim to provide an appropriate foundation for course participants.
Aviation English teaching methodology:
The following areas will normally be covered:
• Course design and lesson planning
• Phonology – issues of international comprehensibility
• Developing listening skills – gist, specific information and inference
• Targeting the ICAO language descriptors in the classroom
• Assessing a trainee’s level regarding the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale
• Language transitions – from standard phraseology to plain English
• Sourcing, creating and exploiting authentic and published teaching materials
• Adapting video and audio materials for comprehension and language skills development
An overview of aviation operations and lexis development:
• Aircraft structures and systems
• Aircraft and air traffic control operations
• The phases of flight
• Aviation personnel and their communicative responsibilities
• ATC organisation and control of airspace
• ICAO standard phraseology and procedures
• Routine and non-routine situations
There will be an initial group needs analysis at the beginning of each course. Sessions will be planned accordingly, also taking into account participants’ methodological awareness and aviation background.
Trainees have guided private study sessions. Tasks set may include pre-session preparation, follow-up work and research assignments. We also recommend that some time should be devoted to additional study in the Multi-Media Learning Centre. An extensive selection of computer programs, audio, DVD and reference material is available for private use.


If you will be applying for aviation financing in Florida, it is important to be familiar with the factors which lenders are going to look at when they decide whether to approve your loan. Along with basics involving your finances, these include details involving the aircraft and the loan itself. Let’s look.
Aviation Lenders Tips in Miami, FL
- Your income, credit history, and financial details. Firstly, whether you are applying for a personal or commercial aviation loan, lenders are going to want to be sure that you are not going to be a risky customer. Therefore, you can expect them to look at your debt-to-income ratio, your credit score and history, and any other factors which could affect your ability to pay back your loan.
- The aircraft or parts you are interested in financing. Next, aviation lenders are going to be interested in knowing what type of aircraft or components you plan to use your loan to purchase or repair. Older aircraft are significantly harder to finance that newer aircraft. The rate at which an airplane depreciates is also a significant factor. Those which depreciate rapidly require shorter loan terms and higher down payments. Finally, the condition of the engine and avionics are particularly important when you are applying for financing. Avionics are expected to be up-to-date. Being as they depreciate within just several years, that means they must be very current.
- The minimum amount of the loan you need. Aviation loan amounts are generally in the range of $50,000 and above. It is possible to get a smaller loan for an aircraft, but usually the terms will be less favorable, and you will pay more in terms of interest. Getting financing for parts of course can entail a significantly smaller loan without those drawbacks.
- The down payment you can make. Usually, lenders will expect you to be able to put 15% to 20% down on an aviation loan. If your credit score is high, there is a chance that you could pay as little as 10% down. But you cannot expect to pay less than that. If you specifically want a longer term for your loan, one way to get it is to put down a higher down payment.
- The condition of the plane or parts. To some degree, we have already covered this factor. But it bears emphasizing that this is very important when it comes to both approval and loan features. Be prepared to do more than simply talk about the condition of the aircraft. You will want to provide thorough documentation on the plane’s history, including information on any damage it has been subjected to, as well as what kind of maintenance and repair work it has received. You should be able to get these documents directly from the seller. If for whatever reason you cannot, you may want to think about buying a different aircraft instead. A lender would rightly consider the purchase of risky one, and you should as well.
- How you will use the aircraft or components. Finally, the way in which you will use the plane or parts that you wish to purchase is also relevant to your lender. It’s important to be aware that commercial aircraft depreciate much faster than those which are just for personal use. That is going to have an impact on your loan term. Airplanes purchased for a flight school will depreciate especially rapidly since the students who are using them may subject them to more hard use than experienced pilots would.
Contact Lending Bankers Mortgage Now!
If you need help applying for aviation financing in Miami for commercial aircraft, commercial aircraft engines, helicopters, parts and more, Lending Bankers Mortgage can help you apply for a loan with a term and interest rate which fit your needs. Please give us a call at (786) 220-1100.


Did you ever wonder about traveling to another planet? Were you glued to sci-fi books and movies as a kid? If yes, read on. There’s a huge project underway to build a Human Colony on Mars. And interestingly, you can now be a part of it thanks to Mars One.
About the Mars One project
Mars One is the company that will give you an opportunity to live on Mars. The Mars One project involves sending four people to Mars every two years. Now, these are not astronauts or space-pilots, but regular people like you and me. This is a great opportunity for people who want to be a part of a new era. Bas Lansdorp launched Mars One in 2012. He has an impressive team, well-known advisers and strong suppliers. Here is a cool promotional video.
The journey from Earth to Mars will take 7 months. The travel through space will be a great experience where you can view the stars, planets and asteroids with naked eyes. And finally, walking on Mars, an even better experience!
Mars Landscape. Photo by Mars Rover Curiosity: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
The catch? It is a one-way ticket. You go to Mars, never to return.
Top of a mountain that was created inside a crater due to impact. Photo by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Courtesy NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
Here’s the roadmap for the Mars One project:
2013 – Accepting applications for going to Mars.
2014 – Building the first communication satellite.
2015 – Astronaut selection process will be completed.
2016 – A supply mission that will carry 2,500 kilograms of supplies to Mars.
2018 – A space exploration vehicle will be sent to Mars to pick a location for settlement.
2021 – Six capsules and another Rover will be sent to Mars. This will include two living units, two life-support units and two supply units.
2023 – History will be created! The first colonists will arrive on Mars.
2025 – A second group will be sent.
2033 – The number of colonists will reach 20.
The coolest feature of the Mars One project is that everything will be done using currently available technology. This means, no traveling at the Speed of Light like you read in science-fiction books. The Mars One project will only use technology of today that is reliable and tested.
Bacolor Crater. Photo by Mars Odyssey: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Why do we need to explore other planets?
Hundreds of explorers weathered deadly storms to discover new continents. Consider the Mars One project to be another exploration – but this time, in the solar system rather than on Earth. We could discover new ways to live and learn so much about living outside Earth.
Sand dune on Mars. Photo by Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Aren’t there other planets that can support life better than Mars?
Astronomers have been trying their best to find a Goldilocks planet where life can be sustained. A Goldilocks planet is a planet that is neither too far or too near to its Sun. If it was too far from the Sun, it would be too cold and being too near would make it too hot to sustain water and any other life on its surface. Most of the planets we have found are so far away, that it is impossible to go there with the current technology. Take Gliese 581 d for example, which is a Goldilocks planet that was discovered recently. Gliese 581 d is 20 light-years from Earth. This means it would take us 20 years to reach there if we were able to travel at the speed of light! Since traveling at the speed of light is not going to happen anytime soon, I don’t think Gliese 581 d is an option for now.
Evidence of water flow. Photo by Mars Rover Curiosity: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
This, by far, is the most important question and has many interesting answers:
- Water – Mars has underground ice deposits and frozen polar ice caps that show an abundance of water. If we were to melt the polar ice caps on Mars, there would be enough water to cover the entire planet upto a depth of 11 meters. Now, that’s a lot of water! Water is the most important medium for life to grow. If not for water, we would not exist today.
- Gravity – The gravitational force on Mars is 38% that on Earth. Unlike the Moon that has 1/6th of Earth’s surface gravity, Mars has enough gravity to hold down atmosphere, which is essential for life. The atmosphere also protects from solar radiation.
- Temperature – The high temperature on equatorial Mars is around 35 degree centigrade. This is very comfortable and very Earth-like.
- Mars Day = Earth day – Mars takes 24.622 hours to rotate on its own axis. This means that the day-night cycles on Mars are same as that on the Earth. It would be very easy for Earthlings to adapt to a Mars day.
- Seasons – Mars has the same seasons as that on Earth. Although, the seasons on Mars are twice as longer since Mars takes 1 Earth year and 320 Earth days (685 Earth days or 1.8 Earth years) to orbit the sun.
- Soil – The soil on Mars is conducive for the growth of plants. The soil contains Magnesium, Sodium, and Potassium that are useful for plants.
- Atmosphere – Mars has a sparse and hospitable atmosphere. 95% of the atmosphere in Mars is CO2. Plants need CO2 to breathe and we could take seeds or plants to Mars where they could grow.
Ice found in a fresh crater. Photo by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Frosted ice on sand dunes (north pole). Photo by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter:
Courtesy NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
What are the challenges?
After having talked about the advantages of mars here are a few disadvantages that create huge challenges:
- Gravity – Since Mars has only 38 % of the surface gravity of the Earth, our bodies (especially bones) will get used to the lower gravity. Even if we wanted to return to Earth in the future, our bones would have weakened by adapting to the lower gravity on Mars. Our bones would be strong enough for Mars, but returning to Earth will just crush them due to the higher gravity. Although there has been enough research and treatment is available for astronauts living in zero gravity, our bones would develop a condition called osteoporosis (bones become porous). That’s why the colonists can never return to Earth even if they wanted to.
- Atmosphere – With 95% carbon-di-oxide in its sparse atmosphere there would be no option but to wear spacesuits. We can build greenhouses to grow plants that would convert CO2 to O2, but this is really challenging. After all, we would need a good stock of oxygen to tide us over until we are able to generate oxygen on Mars.
- Medical Services – We are on our own if we fall seriously ill. Mars One does plan for basic treatments. However, it would not be possible to provide the advanced treatment available on Earth today (for example a complicated surgery).
- Natural Calamities – Since Mars is unchartered territory, Mars quakes (Earthquakes, but on Mars!), or dust storms might damage the settlements. We are in no way ready for this such natural calamities.
Dust storm on Mars. Photo by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Avalanche clouds. Photo by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
How would the settlement communicate with their families on Earth?
Mars One will provide Internet access. That said, communication with Earth is particularly challenging. Mars is at a distance of 55 million kilometers (shortest) and 400 million kilometers (farthest) from the Earth depending on the orbital location.
The Earth and her Moon. Photo by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
Therefore, it would take the signal anywhere between 3 to 20 minutes to reach the Earth. You could send e-mails or use video messages, but you’d have to wait 3 to 20 minutes for your message to reach there and an equal amount of time before you hear back. There goes your Skype party.
Panorama of Mount Sharp taken by Mars Rover Curiosity: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech (click image to enlarge)
How would Mars One fund the project?
The entire project from launch to settlement would be broadcasted to generate subscription and advertising revenue. As a business model, this is quite challenging. There must be a steady stream of revenue forever so we can constantly send supplies to our colony on Mars. Shutting down the company after sending humans to Mars is not an option. This, in my opinion is the most challenging because as a business, failure is not an option!
Ripples in the sand at the Proctor Crater. Photo by Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
How can I help?
There are many ways you can help this amazing project:
- Apply to move to Mars – they are still accepting applications. Thousands of people have already applied.
- Promote the project – promote the project on your blog, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, or any other social media space.
- Buy merchandise – this helps cover administrative costs.
Sunset on Mars. Photo by Mars Exploration Rover: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Mars has the potential to be our new home. If the Mars One project is successful, there is no limit to the extent of space colonization. Thousands of people could migrate to Mars and live a great life there.
And you could be one of them.
Daybreak on Mars (at the Gale Crater). Photo by Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
Disclaimer: The Digital Dimension of Technology is an independent non-commercial technology blog. We have not been endorsed by Mars One.
Image Courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech (JPL Image Policy) and NASA/JPL/University of Arizona (HiRISE Image Usage Policy).


Logistics Solutions for the Defense & Aerospace Industries
Defense Industry Services
Within the defense and aerospace industries, there are various challenges associated with transporting products and equipment. From delivering supplies for armored vehicles to ensuring the export and import processes stay on time, there are many details that must be considered. It's also important to be aware of and in compliance with federal and state regulations at all times throughout the process.
Regardless of what defense or aerospace equipment you are transporting, it's essential to partner with a business that understands the nuances involved in handling, transporting and delivering these types of goods. Count on ExpressIt Delivery to handle your needs with confidential document and defense and aerospace equipment delivery services.
Our Defense and Aerospace Delivery Services
At ExpressIt Delivery, we understand the specific needs and challenges involved in delivering equipment for the defense and aerospace industries. Our team knows that one size doesn't fit all and your needs are unique. Ever since our founding, we've been meeting our clients' needs through our customizable aerospace and defense industry delivery services. We take pride in being a trustworthy, reliable and efficient partner for businesses of all sizes.
Our employees, who are all uniformed, trained and checked for Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), will do whatever it takes to get your defense and aerospace packages delivered securely, safely and on time. Our capabilities extend throughout the majority of the Northeast as well as Nashville, Tennessee. If you require aerospace or defense equipment delivery services outside of these areas, let us know. We are willing to expand to help you reach your goals.
So, whether you need next-day, on-demand or same-day delivery or warehousing or logistics services, you can count on ExpressIt to provide you with creative and custom solutions that will exceed your expectations.
Why We Are the Right Partner
When you partner with ExpressIt, you'll work alongside a team with over 38 years of family-owned experience. Throughout those years, we have handled and delivered everything from confidential documents to large parts such as engines. We have also delivered small parts involved in the assembly process, such as the tech equipment used by military and aerospace contractors.
Along with our customization options and extensive experience, you'll also experience visibility and control from start to finish. We'll help you achieve this through our:
- Transparent pricing
- Technological innovations
- Online scheduling
- Digital updates
- Up-to-the-minute GPS tracking services
- User-friendly client portal to track your deliveries
Contact Us Today for Customized Delivery Services for the Defense and Aerospace Industries
No matter your delivery needs, the team at ExpressIt Delivery is here to help. We'll ensure seamless handling, transporting and delivery from start to finish. With our experience and capabilities, we can help your business reach your goals while staying within your budget.
If you would like more information or a quote, be sure to reach out to our team by giving us a call at 617-242-8181 or by filling out our online contact form.


As America’s drone war begins a new surge in Pakistan, the U.S. House and Senate have both approved the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act bill, a bill which would pressure the FAA to weaken rules currently in place on domestic drone authority, and allow American skies to be filled with tens of thousands of drones. If the new bill becomes law, up to 30,000 drones could by flying in U.S. airspace by decade’s end. The Senate passed the bill by a 75-20 margin. Civil liberties groups have spoken out on the measure, stating the new legislation offers no restrictions on drone surveillance operations by police and federal agencies and could put us on track toward a “surveillance society.” As drone technology rapidly advances, America’s law enforcement community is eager to use these robotic machines in their daily operations, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) notes
Unfortunately, nothing in the bill would address the very serious privacy issues raised by drone aircraft. This bill would push the nation willy-nilly toward an era of aerial surveillance without any steps to protect the traditional privacy that Americans have always enjoyed and expected.Details in the new drone bill are extensive. Among them, the bill would require the FAA to expedite and simplify its drone operation permission process to government agencies, to be completed within 90 days. The FAA is currently considering a proposed set of regulations alleviating drone rules, set to be released this spring.


We are searching data for your request:
Upon completion, a link will appear to access the found materials.
Astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilotNASA
50 years ago on the 20th July 1969, the Apollo 11 module made "Moon-fall" for the first time in human history. This was one of the greatest achievements of our species and is rightfully still celebrated today.
In a special edition of Science, their news department and Editor-in-Chief, Jeremy Berg, celebrate the semicentennial anniversary of the landing, its scientific impact and explore the potential future of lunar exploration.
RELATED: THE "APOLLO 11" DOCUMENTARY IS A METICULOUS RECONSTRUCTION OF LUNAR FOOTAGE
The Apollo 11 mission was ground-breaking
The special Science issue highlights the great discoveries and contributions the program made to planetary science. In particular, it discusses the important insights made possible through the study of returned lunar rock samples.
In contrast to Earth, the lunar surface experiences little, if any, geological activity. The constant recycling of materials on Earth has effectively scrubbed away most of the information of our planet's earliest days.
The Moon, on the other hand, has seen very little change over time providing exquisite preservation of material from the Solar System's formative years over 4 Billion years ago.
Before the Apollo mission, it was widely believed that planets formed cold and were the result of the gentle accumulation of asteroid-sized debris. But, thanks to retrieved samples from the Moon, the formation of objects, like the Moon, appears to be a much more dynamic process.
It is also far more violent than previously believed, characterized by high energy impacts and global-scale melting of rocks and minerals.
A gift that will keep on giving
Study of lunar rocks has also allowed scientists to develop a chronological record of cratering on its surface. This reconstructed record now forms the foundation for the age estimates of other planetary surfaces throughout the inner Solar System.
One contributor to the review, Richard Carlson, also suggests that the lunar samples that were brought to Earth half-century ago will continue to provide new insights into the formation and geology of other worlds.
The present and future of lunar exploration
The special issue also looks at other lunar exploration missions by other nations, like China. Specifically, a Policy Forum by Chunlai Li and colleagues explores some of the other more recent lunar missions.
For example, in early 2019, the China Lunar Exploration Program’s (CLEP) Chang’E-4 lander and Yutu-2 rover landed on the far side of the Moon. Chunlai and their team discuss China’s lunar exploration program and its goal of understanding the Moon through advances in space technology and international collaboration.
They note that the CLEP project is still in its infancy, but it has built a strong foundation for subsequent lunar exploration.
According to the authors, future missions are being developed to fly in the next decade and CLEP will develop its capabilities for both robotic and human exploration of the Moon’s surface.
The review was originally published in a special edition of Science.


It is useful to make a list of those people who you think will be important to the project and then. Aircraft design pergamon aircraft design 3 2000 239247 wvv u. Aeronautical projects for final year students the aircraft design process is the engineering design process by which aircraft are designed. Aircraft design projects for engineering students, illustrated aiaa education series. We have checked out every paper airplane plan book from our local library.
Aircraft structures for engineering students third edition. Pdf aircraft design projects for engineering students by. Whenever you are doing any project you should have a basic idea of what the project is about and how well we can sustain in it when we are moving ahead. For engineering students book online at best prices in india on. Based on a range of detailed reallife aircraft design projects, including military training, commercial and concept aircraft, the experienced uk and us based authors present engineering students with an essential toolkit and reference to support their own project work.
Normal runways are thousands of feet long so that airplanes can develop enough lift to fly. Aerospace engineering design across the curriculum c. It covers all fundamental subjects, including elasticity, structural analysis, airworthiness and aeroelasticity. Pdf aircraft design projects for engineering students l. Click here aircraft design projects for engineering students, aircraft design proj. Sample biomedical projects carried out by undergraduate mechanical engineering students. Patil project description undergraduate aerospace engineering ae curricula are continually evolving, frequently in response to perceived changes in the industrys needs. Students can find ready made ppt which will be useful for paper presentation and ready made project reports of already done projects. Written for students of aeronautical engineering and based on a range of detailed aircraft design projects, this wideranging book draws together the elements of aircraft design and will support any aircraft design project. Mar 21, 20 aircraft design projects for engineering students lloyd r. Aircraft design projects engineering textbooks elsevier.
This can be used for the surveillance of the situations and also to send the weather information to. Mentioned below are some of the project names and ideas for the final year students in aeronautical engineering. Prof korner, german aerospace center, dlr written for students of aeronautical engineering, and based on a range of detailed aircraft design projects, this wideranging book draws together the elements of aircraft design and will support any aircraft design project. Mechanical engineering final year project report pdf download this article contain list of projects for mechanical engineering students related to project report download, final year pdf report download, sample mechanical projects report download this list contain projects which are helpful for b. The following documents are the final presentations developed by student groups in the class. Apr 28, 2003 based on a range of detailed reallife aircraft design projects, including military training, commercial and concept aircraft, the experienced uk and us based authors present engineering students with an essential toolkit and reference to support their own project work.
Naval fighter pilots seem to defy physics each time they fly their jets off of an aircraft carrier. Here in this category we provide list of useful aeronautical projects for final year students. Mohammad sadraey, daniel webster college mohammad h. Projects related resources download course materials. These depend on many factors such as customer and manufacturer demand, safety protocols, physical and economic constraints etc. Projects aircraft systems engineering aeronautics and. Index terms communitybased projects, engineering design, engineering education.
Most projects are suitable for both students of mathematics and computational science and engineering. Most projects are carried out under the guidance of, and in close contact with. This course emulates a realworld, teambased design experience to prepare students for fulltime engineering work, involving a combination of analysis. Bird deflector system for jet engines a cfd analysis. Heres a list of project ideas for third and fourth year students of aeronautical engineering. In hind sight, i should have just bought a book or two, we never got those books back on time and racked up enough. Mechanical engineering final year project report pdf download. Project examples mechanical science and engineering. Based on a range of detailed reallife aircraft design projects, including military. Final year aeronautical engineering project names and ideas. Also, doing good mini projects can help you perform well in your interviews for core job placements and higher studies admissions.
Written with students of aerospace or aeronautical engineering firmly in mind, this is a practical and wideranging book that draws together the various theoretical elements of aircraft design structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, control and others and guides the reader in. Here we are designing the circuit which is used to detect and. Dec 19, 2016 aircraft structures for engineering students, sixth edition pdf download, by t. Hands on engineering stem projects for kids and students. Msc in mechanical engineering sti school of engineering epfl. Sadraeys main research interests are in aircraft design tech. Latest final year electronics and communication projects. Aircraft design projects for engineering students l r jenkinson butterworth heinemann pdf. Engineering students recognized for nextgeneration aircraft design. Each group picked a shuttle system to analyze and proposed upgrades based on present technological capabilities. When designing the curriculum, it was decided that at the end of the first project students should be able to model the kinematics of a vehicle and write a simple. If youre a teacher or homeschool parent looking for ideas for stem project based learning activities, then youve come to the right place.
Explore mechanical projects pdf mechanical projects topics, s of mechanical engineering projects, mini final year automobile projects, major mechanical thesis ideas, dissertation, automobile engineering, production, mechantronics, cad cam, proe, robotics, anysys project topics or ideas, base paper, reports, synopsis, abstracts, figures, construction and working pdf, doc and ppt for. Engineering students use smart materials to design a smart wing a prototype of the smart wing which uses smart alloys and heat from electrical current to position the flaps on an aircraft. Marchman iii oxford amsterdam boston london new york paris san diego san francisco singapore sydney tokyo softbank ebook center tehran, phone. Aircraft structures for engineering students, sixth edition, is the leading selfcontained aircraft structures course text. Fea analysis is the most familiar word in the field of mechanical engineering. Written with students of aerospace or aeronautical engineering firmly in mind, this is a practical and wideranging book that draws together the various theoretical elements of aircraft design structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, control and others and guides the reader in applying them in practice. Aircraft structures for engineering students fourth edition solutions manual t. This article contain list of mechanical engineering projects list, mechanical engineering project ideas, mechanical engineering project topics this list contain projects which are helpful for b. They learn to use a methodical approach to identify requirements, and define and evaluate creative concepts. For students wishing to obtain a multidisciplinary degree, the master. Stud arc welding is similar to many other welding processes, including arc and percussion welding, in that the base weld end of a specifically designed stud is joined to a base material by heating both parts with an arc that is drawn between the two. This is done by both explaining the process itself chapters 1 and 2 and by providing a variety of examples of actual student design projects chapters 3 to. Marchmanb department of aeronautical and automotive engineering, loughhorough university.
Sep 28, 2011 aerospace projects we are offering aeronautical projects for the final year and pre final year aeronautical students in low cost. Graduate projects is a suitable option for degree ms students who choose to complete two semesters of work on an aerospace engineering project rather than write a thesis or complete certificate coursework to satisfy graduation requirements, and for phd students who value this type of project experience to meet their coursework requirements. When these loads are caused by aerodynamic forces, which themselves depend on the geo metry of the structure and the orientation of the various structural components to the surrounding airflow, then structural distortion results in changes in aerodynamic. Aircraft design projects guides students through the various stages of the. Student projects vanderbilt engineering vanderbilt university. Science fair project guide engineering design project guide advanced project guide science. These projects are designed to help students score well in their final year electronics. Engineering students use smart materials to design a smart.
Weve compiled a list of terrific stem project based learning activities that can be tailored to meet your students needs. Aircraft structures for engineering students, sixth edition pdf download, by t. The main feature of the conceptual design is the necessity of making. Aircraft structures for engineering students, sixth edition. Surfing the web will give you many ideas for interesting projects. Feb 12, 2018 welcome to theportfoliums curated gallery, dedicated specifically to entries from the field of aerospace engineering.
Aircraft design project engineering research writing. Aircraft design projects for engineering students lloyd r. A semester project should take about half of a students time during one semester, i. As a general guideline, the master in mechanical engineering at epfl consists of two. Aircraft structures for engineering students fourth edition t. Choose 2 two projects from lists a and d, 3 three from lists b and e and 1 one from lists c and f and rank all of them in one list. Aerospace engineering design across the curriculum project. Aircraft structures, being extremely flexible, are prone to distortion under load. View design projects developed by current and previous mechanical engineering students. Aircraft structures for engineering students 6th edition.
This engineering branch is so wide that students can take up any number of projects, big or small, not just for their final year but for every semester. Build an aircraft engineering challenge the homeschool. Projects introduction to aerospace engineering and design. Icme 248 design, analysis and fabrication of experimental.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Aeronautical engineering project ideas for thirdfinal. Engineering students recognized for nextgeneration aircraft. You might think of the engineering design process as primarily about designing, iterating, and testing multiple prototypes of some device or machine. Aircraft structures for engineering students, fourth edition. Mechanical engineering mini project at low cost mechanical engineering projects ideas mechanical engineering projects for final year students free pdf download. Students conceive, design, and build implement estes model rockets and launch. Aircraft design projects for engineering students, illustrated aiaa education series jenkinson, j. Projectbased learning in engineering education worldwide cdio. Written for students of aeronautical engineering, and based on a range of detailed aircraft design projects, this wideranging book draws together the elements of aircraft design and will support any aircraft design project.
As i said in yesterdays straw rocket engineering challenge, my kids love things that they can launch andor fly. Aircraft structures for engineering students aerospace. Download latest collection of mechanical projects with pdf,ppt, project report,seminar topics and abstracts for free of cost. Hundreds of mechanical engineering projects are posted all over the internet in different websites. Jun 09, 2017 the current focus in aerospace technology has shifted from radical new designs which was the prime focus in the 60s and 70s, to making existing designs more environmentally, economically as well as aesthetically efficient. Simple mini projects for mechanical engineering at low cost. This book seeks to guide the student through the preliminary stages of the aircraft design process. It should be noted that the project studies presented are not meant to provide a. Defining an engineering design problem with paper airplanes.
Mechanical engineering projects for final year students. The current focus in aerospace technology has shifted from radical new designs which was the prime focus in the 60s and 70s, to making existing designs more environmentally, economically as well as aesthetically efficient. The project involves the design of a heavy business jet tha t can accommodate about 40 passengers at full seating layout, providing the amenities and level of comfort that a business jet is ex. Unconventional propulsion technologies project report a aeronautical engineering projects. Aircraft structures for engineering students aerospace engineering megson, t. While they might seem like a waste of paper or a distraction in your classroom, paper airplanes are an excellent way to teach your students about the engineering design process. Senior design projects students graduating with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering must complete a design capstone course which spans their final two semesters of study. The first 90 credits provide the foundation of your engineering knowledge from a choice of courses and projects in six specific.
However, i would suggest you to take up basic but most important parameters like airfoils, engines etc. Areas of strength for the college include robotics and autonomy, energy and sustainability, precision medicine, manufacturing, security, computing and space exploration. Students can use this as a major or a minor project. What kind of project in the basic year of an engineering. Get mechanical engineering projects list ideaspdffinal. Each year, using readings and other information gathered about lighter than air lta design, the students build and race blimps as a small group project. All projects are courtesy of the students named and used with permission. Mechanical, diploma mechanical students for final year submission. Design at vanderbilt university school of engineering. Since mini projects gives engineering students the opportunity to explore latest technologies, you should utilize your mini projects to learn new concepts practically. Part b analysis of aircraft structures section b1 principles of stressed skin construction369.
Aircraft structures for engineering students, sixth edition, is the leading self contained aircraft structures course text. Aircraft design projects for engineering students 2014. Many faculty in michigan engineering lead in their fieldstoo many to name here. Latest and updated 2017 in free pdf download simple mini projects for mechanical engineering student. Aeronautical engineering covers different branches like design, construction and science. The projects have been used as coursework at universities in the uk and the us.
Electronics and communication engineering is the technical field that deals with. Aircraft design project a report which satisfies the main objectives of the assessment in the required format by the specified deadline. What are some innovative final year projects on aircraft. Wooden toy digger plans wooden toy plans and projects woodwork, woodworking, woodworking. If you might know this simple formula, then you can do your project very easily. Capstone engineering design courses have been a feature at research. Without fea analysis, any project does not hold perfect. In this project we design an arduino based aircraft auto pilot system, to navigate and provide live video from the dangerous areas such as war fields. A model for international teaming in aircraft design education. Pdf aircraft design projects for engineering students l r. Megson amsterdam boston heidelberg london new york oxford paris san diego san francisco singapore sydney tokyo butterworthheinemann is an imprint of elsevier.
Systems engineering approach in aircraft design education. Jan 16, 2016 focus on having a topic for your mini project which can be extended to your major project in the coming semester. Sadraey is an associate professor in the engineering school at the daniel webster college, nashua, new hampshire, usa. Project ideas and topics for low cost mechanical engineering mini projects for. If you looking for final year, mini, major project for engineering diploma, b. Bridge impactor design for fault detection for civil engineering cold aisle containment design to save cooling cost for nsca design of an affordable humanpowered water pump for cambodia that utilizes local materials and manufacturing techniques humanitarian project, sponsored by shell shell ecomarathon americas competition. At technofist we offer latest academic projects on composite materials domain. Student projects and theses seminar for applied mathematics.
Aircraft design philosophy deals with three split phases 6 viz. Composite materials projects and training for engineering. Senior design projects in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Students can opt for any project idea depending on the area of interest in this field.327 1572 1067 729 1172 78 92 493 1622 1156 220 642 752 1218 1177 1012 431 660 1269 885 1016 719 213 1281 345 295 129 515 589 1453 1258 1264 1056 791 1035 860 1152 871 398


Biography[ edit ] Born to Gerrit and Evertine G. After working in the industry for ten years, Hofstede entered part-time doctoral study at Groningen University in The Netherlands, and received his PhD in social psychology cum laude in
Watch an animated journey of spaceflight with Blue Origin Interested in flying? Precision Built and Tested The New Shepard capsule and booster are being designed and tested to exceptionally high standards, in a process that is both rigorous and disciplined. Our manufacturing and assembly technicians have years of experience in aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing.
The elements of the New Shepard system are being tested extensively, both on the ground and during uncrewed test flights. From vibration tables and thermal chambers to hundreds of engine firings, these tests stress the vehicles and all of their subsystems.
Our flight test program continues to build experience with the New Shepard system in an uncrewed configuration, leading up to the day when we are ready for astronauts to climb on board for launch.
The system consists of a pressurized capsule atop a booster. The combined vehicles launch vertically, accelerating for approximately two and a half minutes, before the engine cuts off.
The capsule then separates from the booster to coast quietly into space.
After a few minutes of free fall, the booster performs an autonomously controlled rocket-powered vertical landing, The six dimensions of culture the capsule lands softly under parachutes, both ready to be used again.
Reusability allows us to fly the system again and again. It seats six astronauts and is large enough for you to float freely and turn weightless somersaults.
Accelerating at more than 3 Gs to faster than Mach 3, you will count yourself as one of the few who have gone these speeds and crossed into space.
Weightlessness As the main engine cuts off, your capsule will separate from its booster and perfect stillness will surround you. Weightlessness inside capsule Unparalleled views with the largest windows in space Our New Shepard capsule features the largest windows in spaceflight history. These windows make up a third of the capsule, immersing you in the vastness of space and life-changing views of our blue planet.
Each window is made of multiple layers of fracture-tough transparencies, designed to provide crystal clarity of the incredible views before you. A classic parachute landing The crew capsule descends under parachutes for a smooth landing, in the same way as the earliest space pioneers.
Three independent parachutes provide redundancy, while a retro-thrust system further cushions your landing. Ring fin and wedge fins As the rocket reenters the atmosphere, air flows through a ring at the top of the booster, passively moving the center of pressure to help control descent.
Four wedge-shaped fins also deploy to further enhance aerodynamic stability. BE-3 engine In addition to powering the New Shepard system to space withlbs. Learn more about the BE-3 Aft fins Fins near the base of the booster pivot to stabilize the vehicle during ascent and steer it back to the landing pad on descent.
Hydraulic actuators provide enough force to drive these fins through airspeeds up to Mach 4. Vertical landing booster The vertical takeoff, vertical landing VTVL booster will add something truly modern — after separating from the capsule, the booster will return to Earth.
Deploying landing gear, the rocket will make a precise touchdown, enabling reusability. Full-envelope escape From the time astronauts are secured in their seats until the capsule separates from the booster near apogee, escape is an option if needed.
The New Shepard escape system is built around a solid rocket motor that provides 70, lbs. Want to know when you can buy tickets? Astronaut Timeline T-2 days: The active and fun day-long session will help you feel comfortable and prepared for spaceflight and your responsibilities as an astronaut.
Training includes mission and vehicle overviews, in-depth safety briefings, mission simulation and instruction on your in-flight activities such as operational procedures, communications and maneuvering in a weightless environment.
The Main Event — Spaceflight The combined capsule and booster will launch vertically from the launchpad. As the sky fades to black and you coast into space, a perfect silence will surround you. Before descent, a signal will direct you to return to your seat and strap in.
Beyond Your Flight Your journey is hardly over at landing. You can share these with friends and family for a lifetime. Make history with a suborbital flight, and you will receive early access to purchase tickets for our future orbital missions. Our frequent flight schedule will allow you to launch your experiment multiple times to iterate on findings, improve statistics, or rapidly collect data.
From academic research and corporate technology development to educational payloads and entrepreneurial ventures, our private platform offers unparalleled access. Contact us below to tell us about your payload and learn about preparing it for spaceflight.
We can readily accommodate experiments from a few ounces up to 50 lbs. Payloads are installed in the capsule, supported by our unique payload avionics system and software, including:Gerard Hendrik (Geert) Hofstede (born 2 October ) is a Dutch social psychologist, former IBM employee, and Professor Emeritus of Organizational Anthropology and International Management at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, well known for his pioneering research on cross-cultural groups and organizations..
His most notable work has been in developing cultural dimensions theory. In this article, we'll explore how you can use Hofstede's Six Dimensions of Culture to work effectively with people from a range of cultural and geographic backgrounds.
The Institute of Medicine report, Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century, examines the immense divide between what we know to be good health care and the health care that people actually receive. It outlines six specific "Aims for Improvement".
Jun 29, · Professor Geert Hofstede and his research team studied culture-specific values and created what is known as the 6 Dimensions of National Culture, or the 6-D Model of National Culture. The position of an organization on these dimensions is partly determined by the business or industry the organization is in.
Scores on the dimensions are also related to a number of other "hard" characteristics of the organizations. The Mosaic Principle: The Six Dimensions of a Remarkable Life and Career [Nick Lovegrove, Nick Sullivan] on timberdesignmag.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.
Life - personally and professionally - is lived to the fullest as a mosaic, encompassing a rich and complex set of diverse experiences that provide purpose.


Skypath is an initiative from South Ayrshire Council’s Economy and Regeneration service which aims to inspire people to consider a career in the aerospace and space industries.
Web/ Branding / Magazine / Graphics / Photography / Print / Illustration
Not only do we create great design across a broad spectrum of media – we help build brands from Scratch!
As well as creating the brand name, we designed and produced the full magazine, including planning content, photography and managing print production. This project required not only great design skills and attention to detail, but excellent time management too.


Work experience aims high for the sky
Broome Senior High School Year 11 student Jettson Brown has been on a work placement at CHC Helicopter’s operations at the Broome International Airport once a week since early June. Jettson came across CHC through the Work Inspirations program hosted by the school and supported by Shell Australia. Andy Chapman, our Educational and Vocational Training Coordinator, worked with CHC to establish the program.
“This is a breakthrough for Broome Senior High School to have a student involved with CHC and the expanding helicopter operations at Broome International Airport. We are definitely supportive and it is part of our efforts to engage with the oil and gas industry and their sub-contractors,” said Mr Chapman.
David Irvine, CHC’s Broome Base Manager said, “Jettson has spent time with every aspect of the operation in order to have a good overview and understanding of how everything comes together to have the end result of the helicopters flying approximately 500 km offshore daily. He has spent time with the operations officers, being the hub of the base, the ramp staff, engineering, stores and the pilot group. Although there is a lot to take in, Jettson has remained enthusiastic to learn although clearly his main interest is in the flying side, which is great as the world needs more pilots”.
“I think it has given Jettson an appreciation of the work required behind the scenes to keep the helicopters flying, taking into account CHC has approximately 70 full time staff rotating through the base on any given month. Jettson will be spending some more of his summer holiday time at CHC working with the Flight team to understand flight planning and development pathway to become a pilot”.
“It has been great to have Jettson with us each week. It is so important for CHC to ensure that students have an opportunity to understand the aviation industry and consider it as a potential future career”.


Announcing our 2014 Featured Science Guest Les Johnson
ConGlomeration is excited to welcome an honest-to-Zod rocket scientist into our 2014 ranks with the Featured Science Guest Les Johnson.
A graduate of Kentucky’s own Transylvania University, Les Johnson is an author of science fiction for Baen Books and popular science for Springer Books. He’s also the Deputy Manager for the Advanced Concepts Office at the NASA George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
In his fiction work, Johnson has collaborated with the likes of Ben Bova, Jack McDevitt and Travis S. Taylor. His non-fiction works have led to his appearance as a speaker at TEDx Huntsville.
When he’s not running a large portion of major NASA installation, Johnson helps organize the Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop, a regional symposium of space technology and exploration experts. Perhaps most impressively, Johnson holds a patent for his design of a hybrid spacecraft engine that combines a solar sail with an electrodynamic tether.
You can learn more about Les John at his website, www.lesjohnsonauthor.com.
Contact Keith Bratcher, Programming Chair [email@example.com]
Keep up with the latest ConGlomeration Programming info by following the Programming label.


It is fantastic to think that our line marking forms part of such a prestigious exhibition to showcase the worlds most famous airliner. — Darren Riggott
The UKs leading line marking and road marking specialist has prepared the hangar which will house the world famous Concorde aircraft to recreate runway and taxi-way markings on the hangar floor. Concorde G-BOAC, pride of the British Airways supersonic fleet, is now safely housed in her new hangar at Manchester Airports Aviation Viewing Park, with an authentic floor marking prepared by Nottinghamshire based Riggotts.
Protected from the elements, Concorde will be admired by thousands of fans and the floor markings form an integral part of the exhibition experience, helping to bring the golden age of aviation to life once more. Riggotts Operations Director, Darren Riggott, said: It is fantastic to think that our line marking forms part of such a prestigious exhibition to showcase the worlds most famous airliner.
Our key selling point has always been the professional standard of Riggotts work and airports do form part of our portfolio. Nonetheless, with so many visitors looking at this work, Im pleased that the team delivered such a flawless finish. The Manchester Airport Concorde site can be viewed at: http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/manweb.nsf/Content/ConcordeInformationBack


The AiDrones AiD-MC8 unmanned aerial vehicle is an exclusively commercial project aimed primarily at civili
Whether you need a small, fast and easy to deploy UAV or a system that offers Long ranges and flight times
Our PC-1 VTOL drone features extremely durable airframe made of carbon fiber. Its eight rotors design offer
Our Livestream Visual Inspection UAV is our signature Visual Inspection technology, incorporating a real-ti
Fuel Cell Power for UAVs
Intelligent Energy fuel cells extend flight times to UAVs pre
Percepto’s system consists of a weatherproof drone with HD RGB and thermal cameras, a b
Airial Robotics‘ heavy lift UAV CT30 Cargotrak has a massive
2.65m diameter rotor allowing it to remain s
Our Ultrasonic Inspection UAV is engineered to produce repeatable readings. Powerful electromagnets enable
Our 3D Laser Scanning UAV is designed for precision, using a multi-purpose platform which has been specific
Concerned about your drone being jammed?Chronos’s CTL3510 GNSS Interference Detector with Event
Concerned about your drone being jammed?The Chronos CTL3520 GPS Jammer Detector and Locator is ide
These are Cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, Cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use the chat function, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.
They are used to improve the performance of our websites, for example to speed up page load times. They also allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it.
These Cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.


76% of Aircraft Not Following Safety & Environment Guidelines
guidelines for aircraft which fly visually, they are called Visual Flight Rules
or VFR and the guidelines are called
VFRG. These guidelines take into
consideration important safety and environmental considerations for aircraft
leaving and approaching any airport.
highlighting the importance of VFR guidelines CASA (the Civil Aviation Safety
Authority) has reminded pilots that 50% of fatal accidents are associated with
poor route planning.
principles is international best practice – except it seems at Moorabbin
Airport where not only aren't these rules taken seriously but there are different
interpretations of them.
A recent VFR
study was commission by a local resident out of frustration over the refusal of
CASA and AirServices Australia to take seriously his complaints about VFR
activity near the coast. AirServices
Australia refused access to flight information under a freedom of information
request so the study utilised Webtrak data and analysed 70,000 flight records over
a continuous nine week period for aircraft approaching from the south of the
- Less than a quarter of aircraft comply
with the Melbourne Basin VFR guidelines for the area south of Moorabbin aerodrome
- There are consistent and heavily utilised routes which are not consistent with VFR tracking
- Examples of dangerous
flying exist e.g. helicopters heading from the airport to the coast directly into the predominant
tracking of planes which are returning to the airport.
- 6 out of 10 aircraft leaving
the airport do not follow CASA’s Fly Neighbourly Advice (ref 1)
reason Moorabbin is an airport where VFR is not compulsory even though it is one
of the busiest airports in the southern hemisphere. AirServices Australia has exploited the
apparent free for all by making irresponsible comments about aircraft being
able to fly wherever they want. The lack of imposed VFR has resulted in AirServices Australia allowing other predominant patterns
of aircraft tracking which are not VFR. In other words the safety and environmental
principles contained in VFR are being lost, exposing the community and pilots
to potential safety issues. The
community cops further environmental imposition by not having certainty about
patterns of aircraft activity. Not
good start when you are trying to decide where to buy a home and raise
a family and hoping for some measure of insight into the amenity and
safety impacts of the unreasonable level of aviation over a number of
suburbs in Melbourne's south and south east. The big
unanswered question is why wouldn't a peak
aviation body encourage VFR at Moorabbin even if it is not compulsory?
the peak bodies CASA and AirServices Australia do tout the
importance of VFR and try to convince the community that VFR has not been
abandoned at Moorabbin. There are even
VFR charts for Moorabbin. These charts
have tracking lines which aircraft are supposed to take note of when they plan
their flight route. Paradoxically it
seems these aircraft are being directed away from the tracking lines by
Moorabbin Air Traffic Control (ATC) which has control of the airspace within 5
nautical miles of the airport.
is the existence of different versions of the VFR tracking charts for Moorabbin. The most comprehensive guidelines were
published by CASA in 2010 shortly after a report (ref 2) announced that the Moorabbin
Airport posed an intolerable societal risk for residents. That publication is called the Melbourne
Basin Visual Pilot Guide (ref 3). Since then
CASA has launched a website called OnTrack (ref 4) which shows inconsistent VFR information for Moorabbin. CASA also sells a hardcopy VFR publication in
which the VFR tracking lines are non-existent (ref 5).
Meanwhile AirServices Australia provides pilots with an Aeronautical
Information Package (AIP) (ref 6) with VFR tracking information which is different
come to expect the commerce of aviation (and property developers running airports)
to demand unprecedented freedom but surely something a fundamental as VFR
should be taken more seriously? It seems
to be just another example of the unethical nature of the Moorabbin Airport farce and
its unconscionable impact on the community.
The resident made three attempts to contact AirServices Australia about the results of the study but did not receive a reply.
SEE A SUMMARY OF THE STUDY RESULTS The Melbourne Basin Visual Flight Rules For Moorabbin*
VFR tracks are the thick blue and red lines. The other lines
or "gates" across the VFR tracks were used in the study to monitor
Fly Neighbourly Advice is an attempt to encourage pilots to be more
considerate of the local community. It is a voluntary initiative
which is different to VFR.
2. The Ambidji
Group Research Report 2009: Utility of General Aviation Aerodrome Procedures to
Australian-Administered Airspace, Report to Office Of Airspace Regulation
Basin Visual Pilot Guide 2010 https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net351/f/_assets/main/pilots/download/melbourne.pdf


The rescued pilot of a Cessna 310 twin-engine aircraft ditched in the ocean near Hawaii on Friday was attempting to deliver the plane for an aircraft broker, federal aviation records show. Officials offered no explanation Monday as to why the aircraft may have run out of fuel.
Charles Brian Mellor, 65, of Spain, was an experienced airman, licensed in the U.S. as an instructor and commercial pilot, according to FAA records.
Monterey Regional Airport Operations Manager Ken Griggs said Mellor purchased 151.8 gallons of fuel at the airport before departing for Hawaii on Friday morning.
Online flight records show the 33-year-old craft had flown from South Carolina to Arkansas on Sept. 11, but no records show when it arrived in California.
Mellor had flown it from Tracy to Monterey on Oct. 4, and filed a plan for a trip from Oakland to Hawaii the next day, but the flight was canceled.
Griggs said Mellor had to postpone because of bad weather, but Thursday afternoon, he again flew from Tracy to Monterey, finally setting out for Hawaii from Monterey on Friday morning.
Flight records show Mellor took off almost two hours later than planned.
After 11½ hours over the Pacific, Mellor radioed authorities to say he was running low on fuel about 500 miles from Hilo, the Coast Guard said.
The Guard dispatched a plane, ship and helicopter to help Mellor with an emergency landing, Lt. Gene Maestas told The Associated Press.
The water landing was documented in a dramatic video.
The Guard's HC-130 Hercules flew alongside Mellor for more than an hour until the Cessna's fuel gave out and it went down 13 miles off Hawaii.
"We were communicating to him the entire time," Maestas said. "The pilots were telling him how to make the airplane ready ... to lighten, tie things down, adjust the seat."
Mellor was urged to go in at a low angle to the water and touch down parallel to the waves — running at a strong 6 feet — rather than absorbing their power by plowing into them head-first.
"We basically talked him down," Maestas said.
The Cessna sank a few minutes later, he said.
Mellor was treated and released from a Hilo hospital, according to news reports.
Griggs said experienced aircraft delivery companies often fly small planes from Monterey because it's the closest mainland airport to the Hawaiian islands, although solo piloting in private planes is unusual.
"There's not a whole lot of people who would try a (trans-ocean) flight solo," he said.
A Coast Guard spokeswoman in Hawaii said Monday that officials there did not know why the craft ran out of fuel.
Griggs said "it's basically a science to calculate what you need." Computer programs help, but sometimes unpredictable factors such as wind speed and turbulence come into play.
A patch of bad weather, for instance, can lead a pilot to fly at lower altitude, which reduces fuel efficiency, Griggs said.
Flight records show that Mellor flew most of the trip at 6,000 feet, with less than two hours at or above 10,000 feet.
The aircraft flown by Mellor is registered to Florida-based American King Air, a company that brokers and ferries planes to buyers around the world.
"Last Friday one of our ferry pilots was forced to ditch an aircraft in the Pacific Ocean off the Coast of Hawaii," the company said in a statement on its website. "Given his training and experience, he was rescued and not injured."
Company officials expressed gratitude to the Coast Guard, and said the firm and the National Transportation Safety Board "will investigate all aspects of this accident in order to determine the cause of this event."
The craft was previously owned by Big Top Trampoline Inc. of Perry, Fla., and was listed for sale online in late July for $209,000.
A similar water landing took place in 2004, Griggs said, when a single-engine Cessna flew the reverse trip, running out of fuel on its way to Monterey.
He said that pilot also survived.
Julia Reynolds can be reached at 648-1187 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
For a video of the plane's water landing, see http://www.d14.uscgnews.com/go/doc/800/1212319/VIDEO-RELEASE-Coast-Guard-responds-to-assist-aircraft-that-ran-out-of-fuel


BICYCLES AND AIRPLANES
By Clark Beck
The editor of the Binghamton, New York, Republican predicted on June 4, 1896 that the invention of a successful heavier-than-air flying machine would likely be the work of bicycle makers. His prediction was correct.
Wilbur and Orville Wright rented a storefront in Dayton, Ohio in December 1892 to start the Wright Cycle Exchange. Their business was successful and by 1897 it provided them an income of $2,000 to $3,000 per year.
Wilbur wrote the Smithsonian Institution on May 30, 1899 requesting information on the problem of mechanical and human flight. He stated in his letter "I wish to avail myself of all that is already known and then if possible add my mite to help on the future worker who will attain success" The Smithsonian sent Wilbur a package of literature and a list of suggested further reading in June 1899. Wilbur spent three months from June to August 1899, digesting the aeronautical history and theory. His analysis of the flying machine problem led him to the area of balance and control. Wilbur concluded that the problem of equilibrium constituted the problem of flight itself. Wilbur and Orville started to work the problem in the summer of 1899.
The first problem they encountered was how to maintain lateral equilibrium. Lateral equilibrium in an airplane is maintained by controlling roll. Roll is similar to leaning from side to side on a bicycle. They came up with the concept of "wing warping" to control roll. Wing warping is the predecessor of ailerons on a modern airplane.
Wilbur came up with the wing-warping concept purely by accident of observation rather than a result of study. The accident of observation involved the twisting of an empty bicycle inner tube box with the ends removed. When he grasped each end of the box between his between his thumb and index finger and twisted in opposite directions he warped the box into a surface that would create an up load on one end of a wing and a down load on the opposite end of the wing, hence roll. Wilbur and Orville built a 5-foot wing span biplane kite to demonstrate wing warping. Wilbur flew the kite in July 1899 and verified that the concept worked.
On December 17, 1903 Wilbur and Orville made the first fully sustained heavier-than-air flights. They had achieved the timeless dream of human flight.
If you would like to learn more about the Wright Brothers and the history of aircraft, you are invited to visit the Museum of Flight located near Boeing Field, Seattle WA.
We sell a variety of classic balsa wood planes. They are still made in the USA. They offer endless outdoor fun until they inevitably break! But super glue is works great at repairing them. Also you can save parts from broken planes and make your own hybrids. We get the planes from the same company that made them when you were a kid: Guillow's. Stop by and see the selection. The first Rat City Bikes balsa wood glider is FREE!


Did you already know this about air travel?
Flying seems to be the safest way of traveling and yet there are still many things in the field of aviation that we do not know about. For example, do you know why the lights are turned off during landing and take-off? Here are some interesting facts about traveling by plane.
It is now well known why the window shutters in the aircraft always have to be open during take-off and landing. And we also know that it is better to keep your shoes on during the flight. Curious about several other ins and outs of flying? Continue reading!