On June 16, 2012 China launched its Shenzhou-9 spacecraft at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, carrying China’s first female astronaut, Liu Yang (刘洋). Liu Yang thus became the first female astronaut in the Chinese space history.
Shenzhou 9 spacecraft is a manned spacecraft flight of China’s Shenzhou program. Shenzhou 9 is the second spacecraft and first manned Shenzhou spacecraft and China spacecraft to have docked with the Tiangong 1 space station, which took place on 18 June, 2012.
Along with Liu Yang, China’s first female astronaut, are the two male astronauts, Jing Haipeng (景海鹏) and Liu Wang (刘旺).
The Chinese spacecraft successfully docked with the orbiting Tiangong-1 space laboratory on June 18, completing the next step in the country’s ambitious space mission.
The launch of Shenzhen-9 spacecraft and the docking ring of the manned Shenzhou-9 spaceship make China the third country to complete a manned space docking, following the United States and Russia.
According to official state news agency, Xinhua, the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft mission team will stay in the space lab to conduct “scientific experiments, technical tests, and physical exercises,”
A Shenzhou-9 operations timetable released by Xinhua shows the craft and crew are due to return to earth on June 29.


Aircraft Sustainment and Repair is a one-stop-shop for practitioners and researchers in the field of aircraft sustainment, adhesively bonded aircraft joints, bonded composites repairs, and the application of cold spray to military and civil aircraft. Outlining the state-of-the-art in aircraft sustainment, this book covers the use of quantitative fractography to determine the in-service crack length versus flight hours curve, the effect of intergranular cracking on structural integrity and the structural significance of corrosion. The book additionally illustrates the potential of composite repairs and SPD applications to metallic airframes.
Covers corrosion damage assessment and management in aircraft structures
Includes a key chapter on U.S. developments in the emerging field of supersonic particle deposition (SPD)
Shows how to design and assess the potential benefits of both bonded composite repairs and SPD repairs to metallic aircraft structures to meet the damage tolerance requirements inherent in FAA ac 20-107b and the U.S. Joint Services


NASA's Curiosity Mars rover appears to have discovered a neatly carved out gateway on Mars. The fascinating feature was discovered in one of the rover's photographs. It appears to have fueled speculation that it was constructed by aliens. This has also been interpreted as proof of alien life on Mars. The entryway, which is hidden in the Martian landscape's rocks, gives the impression of a Martian hideaway or a portal to another Universe. As it is only supposition, it might be anything.
Several conspiracy theories regarding the strange doorway have surfaced on the internet, but are they true?
For many, it's simply a rock fracture or the result of some form of strain. It's possible, given that the globe has been hit by multiple earthquakes recently. The greatest earthquake of the month occurred on May 4.
Researchers are also trying to figure out what it is and how it came into being.
The image was taken by the rover's Mast Camera near a geological formation known as Greenheugh Pediment, NASA said.
The door-like rock feature appears to be quite large, although it could just be a few millimetres or inches tall. As a result, more research is required before any conclusions can be reached.
See the image on NASA's website


a few words about us
Titomic is an Australian additive manufacturing specialist established to help companies leverage advanced materials and a new proprietary Kinetic Fusion process to produce stronger and faster products at scale.
Co-developed with CSIRO, the Titomic process overcomes the limitations of previous additive manufacturing (3D printing) for metals to manufacture complex parts without shape and size constraints. Based on the well-known ‘Cold Spray technologies’ the US Military use on Blackhawk helicopters’ maintenance and repair, benefits include:
• World’s fastest build rates, 30 times faster than the largest commercial 3D printers available
• Leverage superior materials with the fusion of dissimilar metals and blended alloys
• Production volumes without tooling
• Stronger structures without welding, folding or bending
• Reduced time to market; faster manufacturing time + localised production
• Lower production costs
We provide surface engineering and end to end production support; equipment, software, training, prototyping, product testing, manufacturing modelling, technical support and maintenance.
Contact Titomic to discuss your project requirements.


About Air Deccan
In 2003 Air Deccan founded by Capt G R Gopinath gave wings to the nation’s dreams to fly by becoming India’s first low cost carrier. Today Air Deccan a unit of Deccan Charters has re-launched with an aim of augmenting the government’s UDAN Regional Connectivity scheme. It will be operating out of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata to connect regional and emerging towns to the national aviation grid.
GSEC LIMITED earlier known as the GUJARAT STATE EXPORT CORPORATION LIMITED founded in 1965. Over the years GSEC Ltd. has emerged as a leading and preferred Air Cargo Services. GSEC Ltd. Is now venturing into commercial aviation as a partner to Air Deccan.
Monarch Group is a diversified business group with interest in various domains. Monarch is now venturing into commercial aviation as partner to Air Deccan.


Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility with eVTOL Aircraft
Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft have been garnering significant attention in recent years. With the ability to take off and land vertically like a helicopter but with the added benefits of being electrically powered, eVTOLs represent a major shift in the aviation industry. These aircraft have the potential to provide safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly transportation options, particularly in urban areas where congestion and pollution are major concerns.
One company that has been making waves in the eVTOL industry is BLADE. Founded in 2014 by Rob Wiesenthal, BLADE is a New York-based aviation company that has developed a unique air mobility platform for urban travel. Their eVTOL aircraft, known as the BLADE Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicle, is designed to provide a fast and efficient mode of transportation for short-distance trips within urban areas.
The BLADE UAM vehicle is a five-seat aircraft that uses a combination of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. It features a tilting wing design that allows for vertical takeoff and landing as well as horizontal flight. This design provides the benefits of both a helicopter and an airplane, allowing the aircraft to take off and land in tight spaces while also being able to fly efficiently over longer distances.
One of the key advantages of the BLADE UAM vehicle is its ability to operate quietly and with minimal environmental impact. The electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems are much quieter than traditional combustion engines, making the aircraft suitable for operation in urban areas without disturbing residents. Additionally, the use of electric power reduces emissions, making the BLADE UAM vehicle a more environmentally friendly transportation option.
Another advantage of the BLADE UAM vehicle is its potential to reduce travel time and improve mobility in urban areas. With the ability to take off and land vertically, the aircraft can avoid the congestion and delays associated with traditional ground transportation. This could be particularly useful for business travelers or those with time-sensitive appointments who need to travel quickly and efficiently.
In addition to its eVTOL aircraft, BLADE has also developed a unique air mobility platform that allows users to book flights on-demand using a mobile app. The platform, known as the BLADEone, provides access to a network of private jet and helicopter operators, enabling users to quickly and easily book a flight to their desired destination. This platform has proven popular with high-end customers, and BLADE has plans to expand its services to a wider range of customers in the future.
In conclusion, eVTOL aircraft represent a major shift in the aviation industry, with the potential to provide safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly transportation options. BLADE is one company that has been at the forefront of this industry, developing a unique air mobility platform and eVTOL aircraft that could transform the way we travel in urban areas. With its quiet operation, efficient design, and on-demand booking platform, the BLADE UAM vehicle is poised to become a major player in the eVTOL industry in the years to come.


ESA BIC Bavaria congratulates their startup KEWAZO for successfully closing the seed financing round. The Munich-based startup company KEWAZO develops a smart robotic solution for the scaffolding assembly process and was now able to raise more than EUR 1 Million in a seed financing round which was led by MIG Fonds 14 and Business Angel Alfred Bauer. The investment will be used in order to bring their product to the market.
KEWAZO joined the ESA BIC Bavaria in November last year.
The ESA BIC Bavaria seeks entrepreneurs using space technologies in a non-space environment. That does not mean rocket science, but applies to multiple application fields such as navigation and positioning, communications techniques, Earth observation, materials, processes, signals or robotics.
Are you interested in joining our network and do you have an innovative idea yourself? Then have a look at the details of the ESA BIC Bavaria programme. ESA BIC Bavaria has four selection rounds each year. The next application deadline for the incubation programme is 08 June 2018. Apply now for ESA BIC Bavaria


Amelia Earhart photo exhibit at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
A few more days are left to visit the Amelia Earhart photo exhibit at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (Pink Palace) in Waikiki, which opened on July 24, 2010. Amelia Earhart was the first person to fly alone from Hawaii to North America on January 11, 1935. This exhibit features newly discovered and rarely seen photos from the Matson Navigation Company Archives. The photos show Earhart, as well as her plane, a red Lockheed Vega. The exhibit is open until the end of 2010. Visit the Coronet Lounge of the Royal Hawaiian.


Dawne Barrett wants to encourage girls to experience “the freedom the sky gives you.”
Barrett, an air traffic control supervisor and licensed pilot, is president of Stars of the North, the Minnesota chapter of Women in Aviation International. She is also an organizer of the chapter’s third-annual Girls in Aviation Day, which attracted 2,000 attendees to Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie in late September. Girls and their families got inside airplanes, learned scientific principles relating to flight and discovered aviation is more than piloting a plane.
“When we were kids, we could go to an airport and watch airplanes,” Barrett says. Kids today can’t do that and may not be aware of all that goes on. “You don’t know different opportunities are available until you’re exposed to them,” she adds. “And it (the event) exposes them to a lot of different aspects of aviation and aerospace and what’s available.”
Additionally, Girls in Aviation Day gets girls to “take down their own barriers they’ve put on themselves because they’ve been told by society or somebody that they can’t. And they can,” she adds (for example, you’re not too short to fly).
Even finances can be overcome; Stars of the North connects girls with scholarship opportunities for further learning and training.
Nilly Rahimi is one such beneficiary. The St. Paul teen had a scholarship to attend a 2016 National Flight Academy camp in Pensacola, Fla., but couldn’t pay the travel costs. Barrett tapped the aviation community and quickly raised the money.
Rahimi is now a first year student at Lake Superior College in Duluth with plans to become a commercial airline pilot. She’ll join a relatively small group – women make up only 6.7 percent of U.S. pilots. That’s why she’s a fan of the Girls in Aviation Day.
“It’s such a male-dominated industry, and I know there are girls who love anything that involves aviation – from flying to dispatch or dealing with aircraft maintenance,” Rahimi says. “I just think it’s great that we are able to share STEM programs with the next generation.”
Seeing all the girls smiling in the cockpit and having fun with hands-on science activities and asking questions of women in the field inspires Barrett, too. The 2017 event was the “biggest and baddest” Girls in Aviation Day in the world, and it can only go up from there. As Barrett says, “You just have to believe in yourself.”
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Stars of the North hosts events year round, including some open to nonmembers. Membership is open to aviation professionals and enthusiasts, women and men, with a current Women in Aviation International (wai.org) membership. starsofthenorth.org
Girls in Aviation Day 2018 registration opens in June 2018, for both volunteers (no aviation experience required) and participants. The event is aimed at girls ages 8-17, but anyone can attend. girlsinaviationdayMN.com
Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program helps girls experience their first flights. Designed for kids ages 8-17, first flights are free. tinyurl.com/MWP-YoungEagles


Colonel (Dr) Willis entered the U.S. Air Force Academy by direct congressional appointment and graduated with honors on June 6, 1973, receiving a regular commission as a second lieutenant. While attending the Academy he also completed the U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course (Ft Benning, Georgia) becoming a fully rated parachutist.
Upon his commission, Colonel Willis entered the Air Force Medical Service Corps and was assigned to attend Duke University School of Medicine as a fully sponsored student of the Air Force Institute of Technology. After receiving his medical degree in 1979, he then completed his specialty training at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland (89th Airlift Wing). After a short time on the academic faculty, he completed the U.S. Air Force Aerospace Medicine Primary Course (Brooks Air Force Base, Texas) becoming a fully rated Flight Surgeon.
Colonel Willis next spent three years at Bitburg Air Base, Germany (36th Fighter Wing) as the Chief of Medical Services and Chief of Emergency Services, and a short time assigned as the flight surgeon (aviation medicine specialist) for the 22nd Fighter Squadron, performing aircrew flight duties (F-15B).
Upon returning stateside in 1983, Colonel Willis had a four-year tour at Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina (4th Tactical Fighter Wing), first as Chief of Family Medicine and Chief of Emergency Services, and later as the Chief of Hospital Services (equivalent to civilian Chief Medical Officer) and Deputy Hospital Commander (equivalent to civilian Chief Operations Officer). He also performed flight surgeon aircrew responsibilities with the 336th Fighter Squadron (F-4E) and the 911th Air Refueling Squadron (KC-135A and KC-10), and was the Commander of the 4th Air Transportable Hospital – a completely mobile, palletized, 50-bed, 250-personnel forward-operating hospital with comprehensive medical, dental, mental health, and surgical combat capabilities to be deployed in response to wartime operations or humanitarian disaster relief efforts. During this time Colonel Willis was also certified as an Air Force Combat Medicine Instructor.
Next was a one-year assignment to Loring Air Force Base, Maine (42nd Bomb Wing), again as the Chief of Hospital Services (equivalent to civilian Chief Medical Officer) and Deputy Hospital Commander (equivalent to civilian Chief Operations Officer)., and Commander of the 42nd Air Transportable Hospital – a smaller mobile hospital of 50 beds and 150 personnel. He also performed flight surgeon aircrew duties with the 69th Bombardment Squadron (B-52H), 42nd Air Refueling Squadron (KC-135A), and the 101st Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the Massachusetts Air National Guard (F-15B).
In 1989 Colonel Willis returned overseas for three years as the NATO Clinic Commander (equivalent to Chief Executive Officer) at NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany, overseeing all healthcare operations delivered by the multi-nationally staffed unit supporting eleven Allied NATO nations assigned to the NATO E-3A Component of the NATO Airborne Early Warning Force Command. He performed flight surgeon aircrew duties with the Aircrew Training Squadron (707 Cargo Trainer) and Flying Squadron 1 (E-3A). During this time he deployed to the Southwest Asia area of combat during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and commanded a multinational NATO clinic in support of international aircrew combat flight operations. He participated in several combat flight missions.
Colonel Willis returned stateside for two years as the Hospital Commander (CEO equivalent) at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, a pilot training base (14th Flying Training Wing), where he also performed aviation medicine flight surgeon duties with the 37th Flying Training Squadron (T-37B) and 50th Flying Training Squadron (T-38A).
In 1993 Colonel Willis was assigned to Headquarters Air Education and Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas as the Deputy Director of Medical Services and Training and Chief of Professional Services, formulating and overseeing policy and guidance for quality improvement activities, personnel staffing, post-graduate medical training, and professional (medical/surgical/mental health) services for a network of 15 U.S. Air Force hospitals and clinics, comprised of 12,000 employees serving a population of over 500,000 patients. He also performed flight surgeon duties with the 558th Flying Training Squadron (T-43A), 562nd Flying Training Squadron (T-43A), 563rd Flying Training Squadron (T-43A), 332nd Airlift Flight (C-21A) , and 99th Flying Training Squadron (T-1A).
From 1995 until his retirement from the service, Colonel Willis was assigned to the Office of the Air Force Inspector General, Air Force Inspection Agency, Directorate of Medical Inspections at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Initially, as the Chief of the Medical Inspections Division, he managed two teams of 12 healthcare personnel of various disciplines (medical/dental/mental health/nursing/administration/ancillary services) inspecting all 80 active U.S. Air Force hospitals and clinics worldwide. He also supervised the U.S. Air Force inspection management of over 450 radioactive sources under license/permit by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Later, as Chief of Operations Inspections, he managed a team of inspectors in the conduct of multi-disciplinary management reviews, functional assessments, and special studies of U.S. Air Force healthcare activities worldwide.
Colonel Willis has over 1,100 hours of flight time in numerous aircraft – in addition to those previously listed, he has had time in the C-123B, C-130H, C-141A, C-5A, F-16B, F-101B, F-106B, RB-66B, T-33A UH-1H, UH-1N, UH-60, and HH-60. During his military service, Colonel Willis graduated from the George Washington University Interagency Institute for Federal Healthcare Executives and the American College of Physician Executives Physicians in Management Course. He has also been certified by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) as a Physician Surveyor.
He was a clinical consultant for Family Medicine to the Command Surgeon, U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Command (1983-1987) and the Command Surgeon, U.S. Air Forces Europe (!988-1991). He was also an administrative consultant for healthcare practitioner credentialing to the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General (1995-2000).
His military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (with three oak leaf clusters), Air Medal (for combat air missions), Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and others.


Rowe Gilruth was born on Oct. 8, 1913, in Nashwauk, Minn.
Gilruth attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.,
receiving a bachelor's of science degree in Aeronautical Engineering
in 1935, and a master's of Science in Aeronautical Engineering
Gilruth's outside interests are primarily concerned with boating.
He designed and built the first successful sailing hydrofoil
system and has participated in various hydrofoil projects. He
completed a 52-foot multihull sailboat, which he designed and
built in his spare time. The boat was started in December 1963,
and it was estimated would take at least 10 years. The "Outrigger"
was launched in November 1973.
Gilruth's entire professional career has been in Government
service. He joined the Langley Memorial Aeronautical 'Laboratory
of the NACA after graduation from the University of Minnesota,
and began his career in flight research, his principal work
being in the field of stability, control and handling qualities
Dr. Gilruth was assigned the job of organizing a research group
and constructing a facility for conducting free-flight experiments
with rocket-powered models for investigating flight of transonic-
and supersonic-speed range. This activity resulted in the development
of the NACA Pilotless Aircraft Research Division, which later
grew into the NASA-Wallops Island launching site.
Dr. Gilruth was appointed assistant director of the Langley
Laboratory with the responsibility for directing research efforts
in hypersonic aerodynamics at the Wallops Island Station and
research in high-temperature structures and dynamic loads at
the Langley Laboratory.
1958, Dr. Gilruth became the director of the Space Task Group
at Langley Field, Va., the organization responsible for the
design, development and flight operations of Project Mercury,
this country's first manned space flight program.
Dr. Gilruth became the director of the Manned Spacecraft Center,
and served in this capacity until January 1972. This organization
was responsible for development of spacecraft for manned flight,
for flight crew selection and training, and for the conduct
of space flight missions.
1972, Dr. Gilruth took on a new position with the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration as director of Key Personnel Development,
reporting to the deputy administrator in Washington, D.C. In
this capacity, he had responsibility for identifying near and
longer range potential candidates for key jobs in the Agency
and for creating plans and procedures which would aid in the
development of these candidates.
1973, Dr. Gilruth retired from NASA and, in January 1974, was
appointed a Consultant to the Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration.
1974, Dr. Gilruth was appointed to the Board of Directors of
Bunker Ramo Corporation, Oak Brook, Ill. He was also appointed
a member of the National Academy of Engineering Aeronautics
and Space Engineering Board, and asked to serve as a member
of the Houston Chamber of Commerce Energy Task Force.
Gilruth is a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
He is also an Honorary Fellow in the American institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics; a Fellow in the American Astronautical Society;
an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society; and a
member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
1974, Dr. Gilruth was elected a member of the National Academy
ACTIVITIES, HONORS AND AWARDS
his career, Dr. Gilruth has received many honors from aeronautical
and rocket research societies and from universities. Among these
Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Science from the University of
Minnesota, the Indiana Institute of Technology and the George
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Engineering from the Michigan Technological
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the New Mexico State University
J. Collier Trophy of the National Aeronautical Association and
National Aviation Club, for the greatest achievement in aeronautics
or astronautics, May 1972.
has received the following special honors:
Albert Reed Award from the Institute of Aerospace Sciences,
Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota, October
of the National Rocket Club, 1960
of the American Astronautical Society, December 1961
W. Hill Space Transportation Award for 1962
Distinguished Service Medal in February 1962, following John
Glenn's orbital flight in Project Mercury
of Honor of the City of New York, March 1962
Memorial Trophy of the National Rocket Club, March 1962
Chamber of Commerce Great Living American Award, April 1962
Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service , August 1962
Fellow of the Institute of Aerosoace Sciences, January 1963
of St. Louis Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers,
Award by the China Burma-India Veterans Association, August
Member of the Aerospace Medical Association, April 1966
of the Houston Philosophical Society, April 1966
and Florence Guggenheim International Astronautics Award of
the International Academy of Astronautics, October 1966
Group Achievement Award to the Gemini Support Team, MSC, November
Space Flight Award by the American Astronautical Society, May
Distinguished Service Medal in January 1969, and also in October
1969, following the first flight to orbit the Moon and following
the first lunar landing -- after Apollo 8 and Apollo 11.
of first 10 selected and installed in the National Space Hall
of Fame, September 1969
Public Service "At Large" Award, December 1969
Society of Mechanical Engineers Medal, December 1970
Watt International Medal, Institution of Mechanical Engineers,
Aviation Club Award for Achievement, 1971
Gilruth has participated on many scientific advisory committees
for the military services and NASA during his career. Among
Planning Consultants to Committee on Guided Missiles,
Research and Development Board, later called Technical Evaluation
Survey Board, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Department
of the Navy
Force Scientific Advisory Board to the Chief of Staff, 1952-1957
on Aircraft Construction for the NACA, 1952-1957
Technical Capability Panel of the President's Scientific Advisory
Missile Defense Committee of the Chief of Staff, United States
Air Force, 1955
of Study Group for Department of Transportation of the San Francisco
Bay Area Rapid Transit automatic train control system, 1973-1974
Space Systems Committee of the NASA Space Advisory Council,
1972 - Present
Management Development Education Panel, NASA, 1972-1973
ad hoc Committee on Fire Safety Aspects of Polymeric Materials
of the National Materials Advisory Board (National Research
Council, National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of
ASEB ad hoc Committee on Venus-Pioneer Program Costs, 1973-Present
5, 1976, Dr. Gilruth was one of 35 space pioneers inducted into
the International Hall of Fame during the dedication of the
new facility at Alamogordo, N.M.
Gilruth retired from NASA on Jan. 26, 1983.


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1. We have alumni in airlines around the world.
We have graduated hundreds of alumni who are now flying in airlines, charter operators, business jets and flying schools around the world.
Our graduates have been recruited by QANTAS, Singapore Airlines, Virgin, British Airways, Qatar Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Asia, Air Arabia, Regional Express (REX), Gulf Air, Jet Star, Indigo, Jet Airways, Hong Kong Airlines and many, many more.
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3. We run an integrated programme.
Basair Aviation College's courses are designed in-house by aviation professionals with many years of experience training Commercial Pilots. Students are trained in theory and the practical exercises of flying.
The courses are also designed to the latest competency based standards. Furthermore, our courses are fully approved by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS, registration number 01552D), as well as being accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), ensuring high standards of course delivery.
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We operate the third largest aircraft fleet in Australia, behind only Qantas and Virgin Australia.
With over 70 aircraft available from our Bankstown, Cessnock and Archerfield campuses, we are the largest flying school in Australia. We have sufficient aircraft and instructors to ensure that all of our students can fly the required number of hours in the required timeframe.
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The recent wave of government disclosures about America’s internal surveillance programs and use of drone technology has been a creepy shock to our sense of freedom. But be warned: What they’re telling us now is just the beginning.
The hummingbird came to rest outside my living-room window. As it stared in at me, I couldn’t help but wonder if I was under surveillance by robot drones from the National Security Agency (NSA), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) or Cornell University.
Forget the armed unmanned drones that look like large model airplanes currently flying over the battlefields of Afghanistan and shooting out death rays. Forget R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars. You can recognize those robots for what they are. Now, thanks to a shocking new technology combining biology, electronics and mechanics, private research companies and universities—working in conjunction with the federal government—have created a new generation of spy drones that look, fly, turn and hover like birds and winged insects. They are, in fact, indistinguishable from the real thing.
“They [scientists] have made so many advances, the technology is moving along so fast, it’s hard to keep up with reality,” says Jim DeFelice, the techno-thriller coauthor of the Dreamland series that features drones used in various capacities. “Only since the war in Iraq has the potential of UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles aka drones] reached the general consciousness.”
The public information available about this new generation of unmanned aircraft—also referred to as nanodrones or microdrones—indicates that hummingbirds are the preferred kind of avian spybot. AeroVironment, a California-based research-and-development company, has pioneered a Nano Hummingbird drone with a top speed of 11 miles per hour. Looking exactly like the real thing, it mimics the way hummingbirds fly and is equipped with an onboard camera that allows the controller to see exactly what the “bird” sees and to respond accordingly.


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ATCEI Launches Their New Website
ATCEI, a multi-disciplinary aviation consultancy specialising primarily in training and education in the aviation sector announced the launch of its website today, Monday 17th August 2020.
Desmond O’Flynn, Chair of ATCEI, stated at the launch:
My fellow directors and I are delighted to be able to offer a wide range of aviation education and training courses as well as consulting services across an extensive range of aviation activities which include airport management, master planning, airspace management around airports, MRO expertise, leased aircraft fleet management, the development of international joint ventures and specialized PR.
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For many years the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”) has promoted services to help its Member States more accurately assess the English language speaking and listening abilities of pilots and air traffic controllers in an effort to further improve aviation safety worldwide in day-to-day air transport operations.
English language test service providers all around the world can apply for and receive an endorsement for tests that rate proficiency in English used in aviation according to ICAO requirements.
ICAO has done this in response to past fatal aviation accidents in which the lack of proficiency in English was identified as a contributing factor.
Specifically, ICAO wants to ensure that pilots and air traffic personnel are proficient in conducting and comprehending radiotelephony communications in the English language, including requirements that the English language shall be available on request at all stations on the ground serving designated airports and routes used by international air services.
ICAO developed the endorsement service in partnership with other recognized international professional aviation associations including the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (“IFALPA”), the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (“IFATCA”), the International Language Testing Association (“ILTA”), and the International Civil Aviation English Association (“ICAEA”).
If English is important enough to be the official language of the friendly skies all over the world, then isn’t English important enough to be the official language of the United States?


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AFJROTC Flight Academy Scholarship
BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
1. Cadets compete for a scholarship to earn their private pilot license at a major public University next summer, duration 8 weeks.
2. No military obligation.
3. All lodging, tuition, transportation and meals provided.
4. Cadets must be 17 by 9 Jul 2021. CGPA 3.0+, score well on a PT test and take the Aviation Qualifying Test (AQT), they are competing against fellow high school cadets.
5. Air Force is selecting approximately 250 cadets globally, very competitive.
Air Force is investing dollars to spur interest in becoming a pilot. Great opportunity if interested in flying.
See document through this link for more information!


Three overarching research topics are highly cross-related to the research areas Reference Systems and Satellite Altimetry for which they provide important foundations.
The Atmosphere affects all measurement techniques of space geodesy. On the one hand atmospheric effects such as refraction or signal delay are a major source of errors that needs to be reduced. Thus the optimization of respective corrections and models means an important research challenge. On the other hand the observation data of various geodetic measurement techniques that are influenced by the atmosphere in different ways provide valuable information on state and dynamics of the atmosphere. These are of great interest for other disciplines, such as meteorology or navigation. In particular the DGFI-TUM has been building up strong experience in the modelling and prediction of global and regional physical structures of the Earth's ionosphere (4D electron content, space weather) from the joint analysis of space geodetic observations.
The precise knowledge of the Earth's gravity field is vital for various applications in geodesy, such as the realization and unification of height systems and the determination of highly precise satellite orbits. The latter are a prerequisite for the computation of accurate reference frames or reliable estimates of water heights from satellite altimetry. Furthermore the geoid provides the reference surface for ocean circulation. Temporal changes of the gravity field carry information about mass transports in the Earth system and are of great interest, for example, for the investigation of dynamic processes in the Earth's interior or within the hydrosphere. The DGFI-TUM primarily focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of regional gravity field determination. The goal is the creation of highly resolved and accurate potential fields for delimited areas through combination of various available data sets, e.g. satellite gravity field information, satellite altimetry, or terrestrial and airborne gravity data. The focus of the work is on the computation of high-resolution potential information in ocean areas, the unification of height systems, and the determination of the temporally and spatially variable difference between geoid and sea surface (Dynamic Ocean Topography) as basis for the derivation of geostrophic ocean currents.
A fundamental prerequisite for any meaningful combination of different data sets is the definition and application of common standards and conventions in order to assure highest consistency of parameters and products. In the frame of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) the DGFI-TUM manages the GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards (BPS) that is operated jointly with partners of the FGS.


So I've been flying my Holy Stone X300C everyday trying to get a hang of flying. It's not easy, mainly due to the fact that I don't have much space indoors so I can't really do much. Outdoors so far has been next to impossible, I live in Canada and right now it's not the coldest outside but it's windy as all hell. Here's a video of my last flight with the X300C, you might be able to see a violent movement every now and then. That's the wind throwing my little drone around. I record from the moment I start till the batteries run out, so each charge is getting me around 10 minutes. Sadly the video has been choppy for me. I've seen some people upload the videos they record and they seem much smoother than the videos I've been getting.
Outside of practicing controlling a drone, I wanted to give the drone a little more aggressive look than the one it came with. So I took the drone apart (taking pics every step so I can put it back together) then painted the body matte black and everything else gold. It lasted all of one flight till the paint started to chip but I'm ok with it. I also wanted to see what makes a drone seeing how my next steps are too build my own I thought it would be a good learning experience. I think I'm going to give it to till January before I order my first parts (I can't wait). My hope is when I build my own it will have a lot more control outdoors.


NASA TV can be found on Channel #346 on the DIRECTV Channel Guide.
If you are a space junkie and NASA TV is a must, then you will want to know what DIRECTV packages carry this channel. Below are the different ones which have the channel included.
If you enjoy outer space and everything that comes along with it from rocket launches, astronauts, space observation and more, then NASA TV is for you. This channel will broadcast the latest NASA missions and activities, all in real time. You can also get access to tons of educational programming, as well as revisit missions and other cool aspects of NASA from the past.
Just some of the cool programming you can expect to see on this channel


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Aviation’s impact on climate change is significant; without mitigation, this impact is expected to grow as the industry recovers from the global pandemic. Climate change has a correspondingly large impact on aviation; changing weather patterns can affect aircraft performance, infrastructure, and operations. Over the coming decades, the decarbonization of the aviation sector will present numerous technological, policy, and environmental challenges, while extreme weather will create challenges and new requirements for aviation safety and growth.
On January 20, 2022, SJSU and its Mineta Transportation Institute will host a virtual forum on Aviation and Climate Change to discuss these issues. The forum will bring together Silicon Valley leaders in academia, government, and industry to showcase the regional capabilities available to address climate change and aviation challenges, and to encourage the public-private partnerships and collaborations needed to do so.
3.5 PDH credits will be available for attendees.
Welcome and Forum Overview, Dr. Karen Philbrick, Executive Director, SJSU Mineta Transportation Institute and Dr. Tina Panontin, Director of Program Content, Professor of Practice, SJSU College of Engineering
Welcome and SJSU Perspective, Dr. Vincent Del Casino, Provost and Senior Vice President, SJSU
Dr. Minghui Diao, Associate Professor, SJSU College of Science, Department of Meteorology and Climate Science
Raj Pai, Senior Technologist, NASA Ames Research Center
Robert Pearce, Associate Administrator, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
Dr. Brandon Graver, Senior Researcher, International Council on Clean Transportation
Dr. Sheryl Ehrman, Don Beall Dean, SJSU College of Engineering
Dr. Michael Kaufman, Dean, SJSU College of Science
Dr. Eugene Tu, Center Director, NASA Ames Research Center
Dr. David Wagner, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, SJSU College of Engineering
Dr. Alison Bridger, Department Chair, SJSU College of Science, Department of Meteorology and Climate Science
Shawn Engelland, Aerospace Engineer, NASA Ames Research Center
Dr. Mark Hansen, Professor of Transportation Engineering, UC Berkeley
Kevin James, Senior Aerospace Engineer, NASA Ames Research Center
Dr. Serena Alexander, Associate Professor at SJSU, Research Associate at MTI
Shivanjli Sharma, National Campaign Deputy Lead, NASA Ames Research Center
Andrea Pesce, Director, Industry Alliances & Licensing, UC Santa Cruz


|Here are Mike and Sandra at the International Space Station Center at Cape Canaveral
|This is an actual module being worked on at the International Space Station Center. This module will be sent up either on a rocket or on the space shuttle.
|This is an actual engine from one of the shuttles. You can see this at the G 39 observation platform. This platform is the closest you can get to view a shuttle launch.
|This is the actual shuttle launch pad as viewed from G39. We are a little over 3 miles from the launch pad.
|This is a scale model of the launch pad.
|The booster rockets are real, the shuttle is a mock up of a real one. It's pretty cool!
|There was also an area dedicated to the rocket missions that had a full Saturn V rocket there. They are absolutely enormous. Check out the reference picture below!


At present, the Cassini spacecraft through the rings of Saturn and the planet itself, a bold road chosen to complete a single mission of exploration.
To find out what this orbit is, and to see some of Cassini’s best moments, we meet key members of the UK team of scientists for this edition of Space.
It is a sunny day in the Surrey Hills south of London as they head into the Mullard Space Science Laboratory. It is a mansion converted into a scientific center for researchers at University College London, offering a picturesque place to study the most colorful planet in the solar system.
MSSL planetary scientist director Geraint Jones explained that the Cassini crew turns the spacecraft into its final orbit to get the closest view possible to Saturn.
“Cassini has been orbiting the planet for many years, and Titan is used to change its orbit,” Euronews said. “And then, at the end of April, the orbit was changed again, passing near Titan.
“And now it’s very exciting: we move between the atmosphere and the ring system of Saturn, and we do it 22 times until the end of September, when the mission ends.”
Jones added: “When entering rings, we can measure the distribution of mass within the planet, and ultimately determine the amount of material in the ring system in orbit around the planet itself.”
One of the most important findings to date is that the gap of two thousand kilometers between icy rings and Saturn’s peaks is empty dust.
There is still a lot we do not know about Saturn, but Professor Michele Dougherty of Imperial College London told Euronews. It has a Cassini magnetometer and highlights some of the key points the team hopes to learn from this orbit.
“We do not understand what the inside is, we think there is a solid core, there is probably a liquid region above this core that generates the magnetic field,” Dougherty said.
“The other thing is – it’s rather embarrassing to admit that – but we were there for 13 years and still do not know how long Saturn is.”
Saturn is called a gas giant, a planet composed of 75 percent hydrogen, and is thought to last about 10 hours. But no one is really sure because of the difficulty of measuring their rotation.
The orbit of the Cassini spacecraft saw flying not only between Saturn’s rings, but also at its poles, providing a better view of the strange hexagonal feature at the top of the globe.
“One of the coolest images on Saturn is the view of the North Pole where you see this hexagonal structure that becomes the atmosphere,” Dougherty said.
“By being able to remotely see the atmosphere and see how the structure changes over time, it allows you to understand the dynamics of the atmosphere if the materials come from below.
“Some of the instruments are able to tell what types of molecules and materials to the atmosphere, and it’s almost like testing the atmosphere without having to enter it.”
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a joint effort between NASA, ESA and ASI for the Italian Space Agency.
Since its arrival in the Saturn system in 2004, the mission has achieved a wide range of discoveries, especially the dozens of moons of Saturn.
In January 2005, Cassini dropped the Huygens probe on Titan’s Saturn moon ESA, the most distant landing ever reached by a spacecraft, which revealed a dark world where rain falls sky pétrinaires.
ESA’s scientific mission Huygens, Jean-Pierre Lebreton, told Euronews that Titan had similarities with our planet, but otherwise, it is very different.
“The temperature on Titan’s surface is about minus 180 degrees, so it’s very cold,” he said.
“Landscapes of Titan very similar to what we have on Earth – we have rivers, lakes that we have, we have the sea, oceans almost methane.
Lebreton added, “It rains, rains methane or a mixture of ethane and methane, there are many weather phenomena or geophysical processes on Titan that make you think about what is happening on Earth, but the ingredients are quite different.


My dream job as fighter pilot
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My dream job as fighter pilot
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High levels of radiation in outer space can present a danger to astronauts. However, NASA has found gold in radiation shielding is useful in protecting space travelers and even satellites from deadly rays. If you’re interested in learning more, watch this episode of U.S. Money Reserve’s “Did You Know?”
Gold in Radiation Shielding: Did You Know? – Video Transcription
Did you know that gold can be used to shield against radiation? NASA has been using the yellow metal in helmet visors since the 1960s. An ultra thin layer of gold is used to protect astronauts' eyes against infrared radiation. The gold coating in the outer visor allows visible light to pass through, but reflects harmful solar rays. Astronauts are prone to radiation in space. Unlike the earth, which is protected by the ozone layer, nothing is protecting them from the extreme environment. Many satellites appear to be covered in gold foil, but this is called multi-layer insulation or MLI. MLI is made out of highly reflective layers of insulation and is primarily used to reduce heat loss. However, gold is in fact used to guard satellite and spacecraft components from ultraviolet light, heat or impacts. Other uses in aerospace include circuitry, metal plating, and coatings. Gold's remarkable characteristics of malleability, reflectance, and high conductivity make it a vital resource in space exploration. If you want to learn more about gold's place in history and gold's place in your portfolio, call the number on your screen or click the link below. Make sure to subscribe to see more of our videos on various topics.


Revalidating lapsed ppl
This allows you to fly an aircraft with one piston engine, weighing up to 2000kg, in reasonable weather, in daytime and to use the aircraft radio to communicate with ATC.To obtain this licence you must complete a minimum of 32 hours flying training – plus 2 skill tests, 10 hours of this must be solo and of that, 5 hours must be navigation.If you have an NPPL and wish to fly EASA aircraft after that date, you will need to apply for an EASA LAPL.The EASA LAPL is a European licence which is recognised by all EASA countries.
This allows you to fly an aircraft with one piston engine, maximum weight 2000 kg, carrying up to 3 passengers, in reasonable weather, in daytime and to use the aircraft radio to communicate with ATC.You will need at least an NPPL medical declaration, available to download from the CAA website (which requires that you meet the DVLA driving standards), EASA class 2 and LAPL medical certificates are also acceptable.From April 2018 the NPPL will not be acceptable to fly an “EASA aircraft”, such as those at most flying schools, it will still be able to be used for those aircraft with a CAA or LAA “permit to fly”.To obtain this licence you must complete a minimum of 30 hours flying, 6 hours of this must be supervised solo and of that, 3 hours must be navigation.
Then it’s on to cross-country navigation, where we go and visit another airfield (we normally use Newcastle, Durham Tees-Valley or Blackpool), eventually you then just have some pre-test revision and the skills test to do.
Once you have passed all the exams within the 18 month/6 sitting window, they are valid for licence issue for 24 months from the final exam pass.


Right now I''''m living in Japan because my dad''''s in the Air Force. I''''m 16 and I love talking about my Jesus! I found out about c28 from a friend of mine from church and I''''m loving what I''''m seeing! I love flying planes and I''''m trying to get into the Air Force Academy so I can get paid to play around at 30,000 feet all day.
As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12


airliner, civil aviation
- Civil aircraft is a mass transportation vehicle with large volume and large passenger capacity.
Civil aircraft bring people the convenience of traveling and working in the world.
There are usually toilets in civil aircraft.
Many airlines have their own civil aircraft.
Renting civil aircraft can also operate aviation business.
Civil aircraft maintenance is a very professional job.
Rolls-Royce, a top auto company, also manufactures civil aircraft engines.
I am fascinated by civil aviation.
I collected many models of civil aircraft.
Small civil aircraft usually use propeller engines, while large civil aircraft use jet engines.


Jupiter is the largest and most massive planet in our solar system, containing more than twice the amount of material of the other bodies orbiting our sun combined. Most of the material left over after the formation of the sun went to Jupiter, forming a type of planet called a gas giant.
Jupiter's appearance is a tapestry of colorful cloud bands and spots. Most visible clouds are composed of ammonia and ammonia compounds, with unknown chemicals providing color. Jupiter's fast rotation - spinning once every 10 hours - creates strong jet streams, smearing its clouds into bands across the planet.
With no solid surface to slow them down, Jupiter's spots can persist for many years. The Great Red Spot, a swirling oval of clouds twice as wide as Earth, has been observed on the giant planet for more than 300 years. More recently, three smaller ovals merged to form the Little Red Spot, about half the size of its larger cousin. Scientists do not yet know if these ovals and planet-circling bands are shallow or deeply rooted to the interior.
The composition of Jupiter's atmosphere is similar to that of the sun -- mostly hydrogen and helium. Deep in the atmosphere, pressure and temperature increase, compressing the hydrogen gas into a liquid. This gives Jupiter the largest ocean in the solar system - an ocean made of hydrogen instead of water. Scientists think that, at depths perhaps halfway to the planet's center, the pressure becomes so great that electrons are squeezed off the hydrogen atoms, making the liquid electrically conducting. Jupiter's fast rotation is thought to drive electrical currents in this region, generating the planet's powerful magnetic field. It is still unclear if, deeper down, Jupiter has a central core of solid material.
The Jovian magnetosphere is the region of space influenced by Jupiter's powerful magnetic field. It balloons 1 to 3 million kilometers (600,000 to 2 million miles) toward the sun and tapers into a windsock-shaped tail extending more than 1 billion kilometers (600 million miles) behind Jupiter, as far as Saturn's orbit. The magnetic field rotates with the planet and sweeps up particles that have an electric charge. Near the planet, the magnetic field traps a swarm of charged particles and accelerates them to very high energies, creating intense radiation that bombards the innermost moons and can damage spacecraft.
With four large moons and many smaller moons, Jupiter forms a kind of miniature solar system. Newly discovered moons of Jupiter are reported by astronomers and acknowledged with a temporary designation by the International Astronomical Union; once their orbits are confirmed, they are included in Jupiter's large moon count. Not including the "temporary" moons, Jupiter has 53 total.
Jupiter's four largest moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto - were first observed by the astronomer Galileo Galilei in 1610 using an early version of the telescope. These four moons are known today as the Galilean satellites. Galileo would be astonished at what we have learned about these moons, largely from the NASA mission named for him: Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system; Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system and the only moon known to have its own magnetic field; and a liquid-water ocean with the ingredients for life may lie beneath the frozen crust of Europa, making it a tempting place to explore.
Discovered in 1979 by NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, Jupiter's rings were a surprise, as they are composed of small, dark particles and are difficult (but not impossible) to see except when backlit by the sun. Data from the Galileo spacecraft indicate that Jupiter's ring system may be formed by dust kicked up as interplanetary meteoroids smash into the giant planet's small innermost moons.
In December 1995, NASA's Galileo spacecraft dropped a probe into one of the dry, hot spots of Jupiter's atmosphere. The probe made the first direct measurements of the planet's composition and winds. Galileo studied Jupiter and its largest moons until 2003. Beginning in 2016, NASA's Juno spacecraft will conduct an in-depth investigation of the planet's atmosphere, deep structure, and magnetosphere for clues to its origin and evolution.
How Jupiter Got its Name
The largest and most massive of the planets was named Zeus by the Greeks and Jupiter by the Romans; he was the most important deity in both pantheons.
- 1610: Galileo Galilei makes the first detailed observations of Jupiter.
- 1973: Pioneer 10 becomes the first spacecraft to cross the asteroid belt and fly past Jupiter.
- 1979: Voyager 1 and 2 discover Jupiter's faint rings, several new moons and volcanic activity on Io's surface.
- 1994: Astronomers observe as pieces of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collide with Jupiter's southern hemisphere.
- 1995-2003: The Galileo spacecraft drops a probe into Jupiter's atmosphere and conducts extended observations of Jupiter and its moons and rings.
- 2007: Images taken by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, on the way to Pluto, show new perspectives on Jupiter's atmospheric storms, the rings, volcanic Io, and icy Europa.
- 2009: On 20 July, almost exactly 15 years after fragments of comet Shoemaker-Levy slammed into Jupiter, a comet or asteroid crashes into the giant planet's southern hemisphere.
- 2011: Juno launches to examine Jupiter's chemistry, atmosphere, interior structure, and magnetosphere.


Friday afternoon, August 12, a large metal object crashed to the ground just outside the main entrance to the Maine State Capitol building in Augusta.
The 6–7 pound sleeve like object landed at a high velocity approximately 6-8 feet from Capitol Police Screener Craig Donahue, who was walking outside the entrance. Two other individuals were also in the area and witnessed the incident. No one was injured.
Capitol Police immediately notified the Augusta State Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA has launched an investigation while attempting to locate the source of the part which is likely from a large airliner
on an international route. The FAA made awareness notifications to flights that were over the Capitol area at the time. The source remains unknown and under FAA investigation.


The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday its partnership with Delta Airlines to bring NextGen Data Comm technology to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. […]
The Federal Aviation Administration restricted the flight of drones over 133 military bases Thursday. This rule is the first time that the FAA has issued airspace restrictions over drones. The ruling is based on national security interests from the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies.[…]
The Transportation Security Administration’s new training device, which tracks security officers’ eyes as they scan images, will not get in the way of human instruction, according to Eric Houser, director of the Mission Analysis Division within TSA’s Office of Requirements and Capabilities Analysis.[…]
The Department of Transportation is holding off on creating new rules for automated vehicles and unmanned aerial systems because of President Donald Trump’s limit on new regulations, according to DOT officials.[…]
Former Transportation CIO Richard McKinney details how he helped the agency transition to the cloud.
Clear, a New York City-based biometrics company, is rolling out biometric pods to major airports across the country.
In an interview with MeriTalk, David Cohen, Clear’s chief administrative officer, shared how the tech works and why it benefits airports and fliers alike–plus his thoughts for the future of biometrics.
The Federal Aviation Administration has registered 690,000 unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, since late 2015. This drone influx has created a new set of data management challenges, according to FAA officials.[…]
Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., is optimistic about getting support from President Donald Trump on a plan to privatize the Federal Aviation Administration. Shuster proposed last year that air traffic controllers and FAA modernization staff should become a Federally chartered nonprofit organization run by a board of directors. The plans would sever about 14,000 air traffic […] […]


Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Sukhoi SU-35 - Mean Machine
Not only is the Sukhoi Su-35 probably the most beautiful looking fighter aircraft in the world, but it is one mean machine as well with impressive performance.
The Flanker-E (NATO designation) is a single seat twin engine supermaneuverable multirole fighter. It was built to bridge the gap between legacy fighters and the fifth generation Sukhoi PAK FA.
It's primary air to air missiles include the R-37 with a range of 30km. The R-37 is a highly maneuverable heat seeking missile. The pilot can lock onto a target by simply looking at it. This gives him/her a significant advantage in a dogfight where he can lock on with ranges as low as 300m. The R-27 has a range of 130km and are radar homing. The R-77 is a fire and forget missile with a range of 80km. The R-37 has a range of up to 400km.
It can carry stores which include rockets and missiles and has a 30mm cannon.
Its thrust to weight ratio is 1.13 with 50% fuel, which means it can climb vertically. The F-22 for example has a thrust to weight ratio of 1.08 and the outdated F-15's is 1.07. All of these actually do worse against the Eurofighter Typhoon with a thrust to weight ratio of 1.15.
With the Su-35 performing this well one can only wonder how the new PAK FA will perform. While we wait for the PAK FA to enter service we can enjoy the sleek lines and superb performance of the Su-35 so long.


Buzz Aldrin has just published a book Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration. About half a million people are expected to apply for a one-way trip to Mars through the Dutch company “Mars One.” And even though it was a robot doing the landing, over 3 million people watched Curiosity land on the red planet.
Over 50 years ago, the nation (and the world) were riveted by NASA’s attempts to land a person on the moon, and bring him back safely to the earth. And when NASA succeeded, the whole world felt a sense of pride and awe when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of the LEM and onto the Sea of Tranquility.
In its way, space travel is its own reward. Yes, the space program has provided us with concrete benefits: GPS navigation, meteorological forecasts, and even treatments for osteoporosis. But what it truly offers us is inspiration and a drive to expand our knowledge.
Neil de Grasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, reminds us that the real value of space travel is how it captures our imagination, and how it motivates us to continue learning:
My favorite quote, I think it was Antoine Saint-Exupery who said, “If you want to teach someone to sail, you don’t train them how to build a boat. You compel them to long for the open seas.” That longing drives our urge to innovate, and space exploration has the power to do that, especially when it’s a moving frontier because all traditional sciences are there.
We humans are naturally curious creatures — we are born to explore. A mission to Mars excites us because we simply don’t know what we’ll discover, or how exactly it will add to our knowledge, or what new technologies will arise as a result. Even if we don’t immediately sense its benefits, it still has value, because the journey of learning is its own reward.
That’s the same message we get on Shavuot, our celebration of Torah, because the study of Torah, too, doesn’t always provide an immediate return on its investment. Instead, we study Torah lishmah, for its own sake.


One Direction, English-Irish pop boy band, is one of the most popular names in the music Industry currently. They have a huge fan following World-wide who follow their every song and live show. Recently they released their Single Drag me down which has an amazing Video as it was Shot inside NASA’s Johnson space center featuring some amazing NASA technology. So, If you haven’t seen the Video yet, watch this Amazing Video first.
After watching the Video, you must be wondering about the Technology used in the video. In addition to the NASA’s bright orange suits, there are other amazing technologies seen in the Video. We give you a walk through of the major ones
1) Space Exploration Vehicle
Louis can be seen in the video riding the Space Exploration Vehicle. It might look like an ordinary pickup truck on steroids, but it is a serious piece of tech. The Space Exploration Vehicle (SEV) is designed to be a multipurpose vehicle for both in-space missions and exploration of near earth bodies like asteroids or Mars. The surface Vehicle is designed for extremely Harsh conditions and require little or No maintenance. At a time it can house two astronauts for 14 days. It can climbs thousands of miles up the mountains with upto 40 degrees of slope. The Vehicle has been tested for use by driving it for 140 km on rough lava!
Harry can be seen in the Video having a great time with the Robonaut. The current iteration of Robonaut has been designed by NASA and General motors to help humans work and explore in space. The Humanoids are designed to work alongside humans on space mission and also go to places where it might be too dangerous for humans.
Watch Live Demonstration of Robonaut
Via: Doug Liles
3) POGO (Partial Gravity Simulator) & CEVIS (International Space Station Mockup Bike)
Nial can be seen floating around in the POGO or the partial gravity simulator. As the name suggests, it is used to create perfect reduced gravity simulations. It is one of the most essential part of Astronaut training which helps them in doing all sorts of tasks in space.
In the Video, you can see Liam on another training Staple of Astronauts – Space station mockup bike. Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabilization System (CEVIS) provides essential aerobic exercise to astronauts while in space to counteract the harmful effects of exposure to micro gravity.
4) T-38 Jets
These are the most important part of an Astronaut’s training at NASA. For more than 30 years now, the planes are used by pilots and other mission specialists to train themselves for the rigors of spaceflight . Powered by two after burning Jet engine, this is a part of training that is real word and not just simulation. The jets can reach up to an altitude of 40,000 feet and speeds up to 1.6 Mach
5) Orion space Craft
NASA’s latest and the most advanced spacecraft has is being built to carry humans into deep space. When completed it will be safest space ship to be ever built and would be used for the first manned mission to mars.
Source: NASA | NASA


Designed and manufactured by Aonic (Formerly Poladrone), Mist Drone is a blanket spraying drone that provides superior wide area coverage at unmatched efficiency. Ideal for blanket application on paddy, farmland and open field crops, it delivers premium crop protection at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods while making spraying much faster, easier and safer for farmers and the environment.
Founded in 2016, Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) is an all in one drone solutions provider that simplifies dangerous and demanding tasks across a range of industries through innovative and cost efficient applications of autonomous drone technology. Based in Malaysia and Thailand, Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) offerings cut across 5 verticals namely ; Agriculture, Industrial, Services, Academy and Retail.
Mist Drone is manufactured locally and supported by Aonic (Formerly Poladrone) production facility in Malaysia, supported with drone maintenance servicing at Aonic Service Centres situated across the region.
MIST stands for Mobile Intelligent Sustainable Tech – these drones make the ideal trusted partners for farmers to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in agriculture spraying.


Sky Canoe offers customers and communities a safer, less expensive and cleaner way to move light cargo.
Sky Canoe believes in the power of technology and business to solve urgent human problems. We have assembled a global team with experience in business, finance and regulatory compliance who have over 40 years experience building and flying aircraft. We have produced a patent-pending breakthrough in aviation, unrivaled in its efficiency, safety and compliance . We will mainstream zero-emissions light cargo transport, saving our customers money and catalyzing economic development in remote areas.
For us, drone delivery is about more than efficiency. It is a about solving human problems of connectivity and development.
Founder Dale George (Pictured, left) started his career flying to remote First Nations communities in Canada's north. Throughout his career of innovative aeospace design, which has taken him to Asia, Latin America and the USA, he never forgot his friends and mentors in the North. SkyCanoe is more than a drone design: it is a cargo solution for all those around the world who suffer from lack of development, connectivity and access to the global economy.


10 most famous women in the world of astronauts
Not so long ago, scientists in the minds of the whole world argued that a woman’s body is not able to withstand the stresses experienced by astronauts. For this reason, the candidatures of the fair sex were not even considered. But in 1963, women still became part of a global cause - space exploration. We have prepared for you the TOP 10 of the bravest of them, those who have become part of the world history of mastering the universe.
The most courageous of the fair sex
- Valentina Tereshkova. She is known all over the world, because it was Valentina who became the first woman astronaut who, in 1963, went to conquer the starry spaces. Her call sign "Seagull" for 3 days sounded in space. It is also noteworthy that during her time in the spacecraft, Valentina managed to fly around the Earth 48 times, and on returning home she received the title of Hero of the USSR and became the first female general in Russia.
- Svetlana Savitskaya.She became the second famous Soviet womannot afraid to challenge alluring uncertainty. Before starting training at the cosmonaut training center, Svetlana worked as an instructor pilot. She was lucky to get into orbit twice - in 1982 and 1984. The first flight lasted almost 8 days, and the second was already 11 days. It was during this flight that Savitskaya for the first time in history went into outer space, where she spent 3.5 hours. The courage of Svetlana Savitskaya was appreciated, for which she was twice awarded the title of Hero of the USSR.
- Helena Sharmen. The first British woman astronaut. She went on a flight in 1991 as part of the Soyuz TM-12 crew. Interestingly, before getting into the number of astronauts, Helena worked at a confectionery factory, and when she heard about the competitive selection, she simply decided to try her hand. After out of 13 thousand participants chose her, Sharmen went to study at a training center near Moscow.
- Sunita Williams. This pretty American belongs to one of the space records - she spent 195 days in orbit. In addition, Sunita has become a record holder in the number of outlets in open space (there were 7 of them), as well as work there (more than 50 hours).After going into orbit in 2007, Sunita decided to support the annual running marathon, held annually in Boston. To do this, even built a special simulator on the ship.
- Susan helms. Since childhood, dreaming of the sky, Susan successfully graduated from the US Air Force Academy and in 1990 was selected to a detachment of candidates for NASA astronauts. On her account as much as 5 flights on the shuttle, and the time spent in space, is more than 210 days. Since 2011, she has the rank of lieutenant general and commands the 14th US Air Army.
- Eileen collins. She became famous for being the first woman in the world to lead a shuttle crew on her first flight in 1995. In 2005, the brave Eileen surprised NASA, because she managed to make a "flip" ship 360 degrees in space.
- Liu Yang. The first female cosmonaut of China. After graduating from the aviation school, I tried myself in the selection of candidates for astronauts and became one of the main contenders. It made its first flight in 2012, it lasted 12 days, and was sent to conduct various scientific experiments.
- Peggy Whitson. In the USA, it is known, first of all, because it has made as many as 6 spacewalks, which, in terms of time, is about 40 hours. But this is not the only record.In addition, Peggy became the first woman to lead the ISS, as well as the record for total time spent in space (376 days).
- Mae Carol Jamison.Despite the fact that separation by race was a thing of the past, the flight of May Carol into space became quite a noisy event, because it was the first African American woman to go to conquer the stars. A few months after the flight, Jamison left the astronaut ranks and became involved in propaganda activities. And in 1993 she was invited to play in a cameo role in the TV series "Star Trek".
- Anoushe Ansari. An American of Persian descent became the first woman to be a space tourist. Together with her husband she owns an investment firm that actively cooperates with Space Adventures, a company that selects people who wish to go into space.
The conquest of space is not an easy task, but many women have successfully coped with it, whose names are now known to the whole world.
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Vertical photography is an invaluable tool for many purposes. It is essential for mapping, environmental planning and property or urban development. A vertical photograph is taken at 90 degrees above the subject area. Therefore, the camera is vertically mounted in the aircraft, requiring a specialized floor mount, and our pilots’ precision flying.
An oblique photograph is taken at any angle less than 90 degrees. There are many variables in the creativity of such pictures. We can discuss indetail your desires for the particular shot that you envision.
Obtain accurate and detailed monthly and yearly reports that show development and growth as well as an aide for future planning. Organize inventory (eg. stockyard, auto wrecker, sales yard, etc).
Our pilots and aircraft are always on standby for your project. We are flexible to your timeline. Douglas Air is able to accommodate other types of aerial equipment in our aircraft such as video, imagery, and lidar.


Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is an annual event that occurs between January and February in Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga. It features multicolored hot air balloons with more than a hundred balloon pilots from around the world. This three to four day hot air balloon event is the biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines. An estimated 60,000 visitors locally and from around the world come in to see this event.
The 2011 festival will be held on February 10 - 13, 2011.


Louisiana Airplane Crash Litigation
Two months ago, a Dallas-bound Southwest Airlines flight made national news after an engine failure resulted in a passenger’s untimely death. Although airplane crashes are rare, they can be tragic and leave a lasting mark on any surviving passengers or families of deceased loved ones. More than one factor can contribute to an airplane crash, and determining the cause can be difficult.
The federal National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is responsible for investigating major aircraft crashes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) may also investigate, depending on the nature of the crash. Plaintiffs in a lawsuit and their attorneys conduct independent investigations, and that is what Joseph Joy & Associates Louisiana personal injury attorneys are here for.
Aviation law includes laws that govern aircraft design, testing, manufacture, overhaul, operation, and maintenance. It covers both general and commercial aviation, and it includes all types of aviation litigation. If you need representation regarding a Louisiana airplane or helicopter crash, our airplane accident lawyers will work quickly to build your case. Deciding which legal claims to bring and who to sue depends on the cause of an airplane crash or a near-crash that causes injuries or death.
Most airplane crashes are caused the following:
- Defective equipment
- Defective design or structural problems
- Errors made by federal air traffic controllers
- Fuel problems
- Improper maintenance or repair of the airplane, and
- Pilot error
We have investigated accidents and represented victims in accidents caused by engine failure, component failure, rotor failure and improper maintenance. We also won a noteworthy settlement for a client in a case of an offshore helicopter accident. Our Louisiana helicopter and airplane accident lawyers conduct thorough investigations. We hire experts who know the field well and can help find answers to benefit your case.
Our firm represents victims and their families. If a loved one was killed or injured in a helicopter crash or airplane crash, let us take the worry of dealing with a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Call us now at 337-232-8123 or visit us at 900 S. College Rd., Lafayette, LA to find out whether you have a case.


HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR
We’re all about the craft.
KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
The Human Resources Supervisor reports to the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for supervising the day-to-day Human Resources function ensuring customer service, consistency and efficiency across the departments and locations. The Human Resources Supervisor fosters an inclusive environment where people are respected for who they are and what they bring to the table.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Support (Employee, Supervisor and Manager Support)
Direct support for assigned business area as well as escalated support for all departments
Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding
Compensation & Benefits
Policies and Processes
Any other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager
Required Experience and Knowledge
Required Skills and Competencies
Must be able and willing to travel to other bases
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HOW TO APPLY
Be a part of our craft. Apply for the Human Resources Supervisor at kfaero.ca/careers today!


DOGE-1 Rocket Launch Muscle Shirt
A new space race has begun. Launching in early 2022 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, our beloved dogecoin is headed to the Moon! This mission will demonstrate the application of cryptocurrency beyond Earth orbit and set the foundation for interplanetary commerce. Show the world you are on #TeamDoge with this limited edition tank top inspired by this historic moment.
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Get the Look: Amelia Earhart Happy birthday to Aviatrix Amelia Earhart! Amelia Marie Earhart was born on July 24th, 1897 and disappeared in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe, leaving behind a major legacy in aviation and women’s rights. Amelia’s quiet grace has made her a sartorial symbol of classic elegance and smart dressing for stylish comfort. Setting plenty of records in the 20th century, Earhart was the 16th woman in the world to be issued a pilot’s license, the president of The Ninety-Nines, a society of female aviators, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and she even had her own short-lived celebrity fashion line of women’s sportswear. This week’s parade is Amelia approved! Think leather flight jackets and pretty printed scarves, leather boots, aviator gear, leather coats, and 20s and 30s day and evening wear. Take flight in coveralls and flight suits for the ground or the sky, menswear-inspired trousers, oxford shirts, pullover knitwear, smart loafers, leather gloves, equestrian riding gear and jodhpurs.


The Stennis Space Center Visitors Center in south Mississippi has been chosen as a partner site in the new, on-going Star Station One program. It is one of only 60 museums in the United States chosen to be a Star Station One site.
This national program is designed to build awareness of the International Space Station. The Visitors Center will offer timely demonstrations and programs to educate and excite the public about the International Space Station.
The International Space Station is the largest international peacetime project in history with 16 countries currently contributing resources and hardware to the endeavor. Once completed, the space station will be a state-of-the-art, multipurpose laboratory in Earth orbit that will provide a facility for discoveries in fields such as science, technology and medicine. NASA expects it will take approximately 45 launches and hundreds of pieces to assemble the space station over a five-year period.
Stennis Space Center's role in constructing the space station has been to test the Block 2-A Space Shuttle Main Engines. Deploying space station hardware demanded that the shuttle carry an additional 16,000 pounds of payload into orbit. The Block 2-A engines are more rugged and reliable than previous main engines. Their improved performance in power will help the shuttle carry the heavy space station equipment into orbit.
The Star Station One public education program was developed and organized by Bishop Museum of Honolulu, Hawaii, in cooperation with Space Center Houston. Sponsorship of this public education program is provided by The Boeing Company.
Each partner site will be provided with a detailed 1/144th scale space station model to display throughout the space station's construction. Each site will also be provided with a 1/50th scale "build-as-you-go" modules to replicate construction of the International Space Station as it evolves. At the end of three years, each museum will have constructed a complete International Space Station model, including its living quarters, working spaces and research modules.
For the next three years, Bishop Museum will provide Star Station OneTM centers and museums with a series of interactive demonstrations that will focus on timely issues. For example, the first demonstration will show how the station's construction elements will be launched into orbit and joined together in space. The entertaining and informative presentations will allow the public to have continuous, up-to-the-minute knowledge of the station.


6 years ago, a whimsical idea crossed our minds here at Big Joe - sending one of our bean bag chairs into space. It was 2016, and the notion seemed like a far-off fantasy. However, that summer, we decided to turn this daring dream into a reality, and with the help of our five brilliant summer interns at that time, we set out on an extraordinary mission.
Our Cosmic Traveler
Our bean bag chair, the beloved 'Kid's Lumin,' was chosen to become our cosmic traveler. It weighed a mere 2.27 pounds, making it the ideal candidate for this audacious expedition. Our interns worked tirelessly, gathering every Friday over two months, alongside their regular duties, to unravel the puzzle of how to send our bean bag chair into space.
A Full Company Collaboration Effort
The preparation for launch was no easy feat. Collaborating with the Comfort Research Sew Team, the interns fitted the bean bag chair with custom GoPro pockets to capture its journey. We mounted the cameras at the front of the craft, cleverly using custom coolers designed by our talented engineer to keep them warm amidst the frigid conditions of space. Additionally, we equipped the chair with a radar dome, parachute, 1500g Weather Balloon, and two GPS tracking devices to ensure a safe return.
Big Joe Takes Flight!
On a crisp August morning at 10 a.m., our vision took flight. Broadcasting the send-off on Facebook Live, we were humbled to see 8,975 viewers join us in witnessing this awe-inspiring launch. With the aid of weather balloons coordinated with satellites, our bean bag chair gracefully ascended beyond our expectations, reaching a height of over 105,000 feet, nearly 20 miles above the Earth.
As the chair floated through the vastness of space, its onboard GoPro camera captured breathtaking footage of the rapid descent back to Earth. Watching the video, it felt surreal to witness our humble bean bag chair traversing the edge of space through the clouds.
The entire mission was an unexpected success, taking our bean bag chair higher than ever anticipated. It eventually landed in a cornfield in Ionia County, Michigan. Thanks to the expertise of one of our interns and their skilled drone piloting, we located the chair with pinpoint accuracy.
Beyond the excitement and novelty of the project, we had a deeper mission in mind. We wanted to inspire young minds and showcase the boundless possibilities of exploration. By entrusting this grand endeavor to our summer interns, we aimed to empower them as leaders for outer space and innovative activities. Their dedication and passion proved that with determination and imagination, one can transcend conventional boundaries.
As the bean bag chair's cosmic journey came to a close, we were left in awe of the impact it had on so many. Comfort Research's vision, brought to life by our interns' commitment, revealed that there are no limits to what we can achieve when we dream big and work together.
Sending our beloved bean bag chair into space might have been a daring venture, but it was undoubtedly an experience that we will cherish for a lifetime. The sky is not the limit; it's just the beginning of a boundless universe of possibilities waiting to be explored. This endeavor was not just resources well spent, but an investment in inspiring the next generation of visionaries and dreamers.


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Flying Wild Shenandoah Paper Airplane Contest
August 25 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Can you fold a paper airplane that can go the distance with accuracy? Test (or discover) your skills in our Flying Wild Shenandoah Paper Airplane Contest! Get ready to work with the paper provided in teams of at least two to craft planes which will be judged for long distance and accuracy (different planes can be used for each category, too!) Prizes will be awarded for planes that are the most accurate, fly the longest distance and are the most creative. Come fly with us! For more information, contact email@example.com.