Mission X: Train like an Astronaut
Since its inception in 2011, Mission X: Train like an Astronaut has morphed into an international collaboration of physical fitness challenges. The program is an immersive resource that fosters mind, body and spirit in students all around the globe. It’s an education unlike any other that has encouraged tens of thousands of young people to take their pulse for the first time and blast off with straightforward exercises that make fitness fun. Equipped with the training and critical thinking necessary for any real astronaut, these future explorers are now more than ready to embark upon Mission X, taking the torch of spaceflight to even deeper reaches of space.
Through the Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut fitness challenge, space invades the classroom, physically manifesting as elaborate decorations of stars and fields of meteors. As planets and aliens made of paint and plaster hang above, Mission X is brought to life by the teachers who use the project’s resources to encourage mental and physical growth.
“The teachers are the real champions,” said NASA Human Research Program project contributor Scott Townsend. “It takes one person in a school system to make something happen, and then it takes the support of the person above them.”
Mission X began as a local investment in NASA Johnson Space Centre’s community in its pilot year. The next year, the project reached 12 countries and roughly 4,200 student participants. That number has now skyrocketed to more than 104,000 students in 38 countries and Taiwan in the 2017 challenge. Participants use NASA and the astronaut experience as a roadmap for their own health and fitness achievements.
Mission X, however, is about more than simply physical and nutritional growth. Children are provided with interactive science experiments that demonstrate how comparison and rationale play into drawing conclusions. Teamwork is emphasised, showing what can be accomplished when working together. Students are not only exposed to the present landscape of spaceflight, but also challenged to stand before their classmates and present about the history of NASA, fostering public speaking skills and the presentation of ideas before a group at a very young age.
Mission X also enlists real astronauts on space missions as “ambassadors” to interact with the students. Nearly 50 Mission X ambassadors, such as Kate Rubins from Expedition 48/49, have engaged with students through videos while aboard the International Space Station. They answer questions, participate in Mission X activities and encouraging healthy lifestyles by sharing their own personal journeys.
Nubia Carvajal, Mission X Project Coordinator, believes the program’s success is partly due to its “international flair.”
“Mission X encourages teamwork without borders,” Carvajal said. “Mission points are converted into steps, and that is how we get Astro Charlie (the program mascot) moving. It is not about one step or one country, it is about everyone moving.”
Both Carvajal and Townsend spent years as public school educators. Carvajal regularly meets with international partners such as ESA (the European Space Agency) to discuss the future of Mission X. Each country has a lead who participates in decisions about the upcoming direction of the project.
With teachers at the helm and more students worldwide to reach, there is indeed a bright future ahead—for NASA and this interactive education portal. The universe is vast; the opportunities for growth are almost as endless. But before you can fly, you must first simply . . . move.
Consider joining the worldwide team at Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut.
NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) is dedicated to discovering the best methods and technologies to support safe, productive human space travel. HRP enables space exploration by reducing the risks to human health and performance using ground research facilities, the International Space Station and analog environments. This leads to the development and delivery of a program focused on: human health, performance and habitability standards; countermeasures and risk-mitigation solutions; and advanced habitability and medical-support technologies. HRP supports innovative, scientific human research by funding more than 300 research grants to respected universities, hospitals and NASA centres to over 200 researchers in more than 30 states.
Article written by – Melanie Whiting, Laurie Abadie, NASA Human Research Strategic Communications – original source – https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-encourages-kids-to-train-like-an-astronaut


The SVT-27 Blue Tails are responsible for training new pilots in all aspects of variable fighter training in atmosphere and space. Intially equipped with the VF-5000 the Blue Tails transitioned to the VF-11C/D in 2030. Flying training includes surface based carrier operations and space flight (with FAST pack equipped machines) around the moon. It is expected that the SQN will transition to the VF-19 by 2041.
This kit is a re release of Hasegawa's excellent VF-11D Kit with the colourful marking of SVT-27 "Blue Tails". The kit features two pilots, centrline gunpod and detailed landing gear.
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Watch Eagle Wings, Nigeria’s first “military-themed” movie (Trailer)
Eagle Wings is a poignant action war drama about an Air Force fighter pilot who is caught in the harrowing world of insurgency.
The film explores the often tragic, yet thrilling business of fighting for life, peace and the freedom to love in the face of great ferocity.
An uplifting journey through a terror-filled landscape and the power of newly found love, faith, duty and sacrifice.
Watch Eagle Wings Trailer below ⬇
Actor: Enyinna Nwigwe, Femi Jacobs, Paul Apel Papel, Yakubu Mohammed
Director: Paul Apel Papel
Genre: Action, Nollywood, Thriller
Release: March 12, 2021
Eagle wing was Shot in Kaduna, Abuja and Maiduguri, ‘Eagle Wings’ follows true accounts of the tragic experiences of an Air Force fighter pilot in the heat of insurgency.
It is reportedly one of the first films to be backed by the Nigerian Air Force with warfare equipment.


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Reaching across flights in the pursuit of safety
In 2020, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, began investigating whether there was possible exposure to carcinogens for personnel working with fighter jets, specifically to hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen created out of regular chromium. As a consulting agency for all of the Pacific Air Force, the Theatre Prevention Medicine Flight out of the 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, were tasked to assist with the research. They then turned to the Human Performance Optimization Flight and the Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight — their brother flights from the OMRS — to collect the samples needed for analyzing. Regular chromium is often used in anti-corrosion paint, which is used by General Electric on some of the aircraft parts they provide to Kadena Air Base, explained 1st Lt. Madeleine Kallerud, the occupational health element chief for the Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight. "Once it gets oxidized and reacts with calcium and magnesium that come from the engine, it creates this more hazardous part of hexavalent chromium, which is the concern," she said. "Hexavalent chromium has been identified by the Occupational Safety Health Administration as being a potential carcinogen. There's a potential contact and inhalation hazard over the course of eight hours." The generation of hexavalent chromium in the engine begged the question of whether pilots were being exposed to it in the air or through contact inside the cockpit. Air and swipe samples were determined to be the best indicators of whether exposure was taking place and if present, how harmful it is. Samples were taken after a volunteer wore an air pump for eight hours and participated in a two hour flight. The volunteer, Capt. Christina Hall, an aerospace physiologist with the Human Performance Optimization Flight, came across the project by chance. She was temporarily displaced from her office due to construction and ended up working out of the TPMF building temporarily. While there, she was asked if she could arrange for a pilot to help with the project. Instead, she offered to gather the samples herself. "I felt like it was better for me to fly with the air sample equipment as opposed to a pilot," Hall said. "It is much safer for me to manage the air sample equipment because I am not physically operating the aircraft, and there are also very limited tasks that I may be required to do in flight, so managing the equipment wouldn't affect my situational awareness to the extent that it would a pilot." The tests were conducted using a filter — on Hall's lapel — that was attached to a pump. The pump was secured to her survival vest, and all extra components being added to her gear were flight-rated to ensure no hazards were presented. The results have been found to be below the occupational exposure limit, supporting the results that GE gathered from their 80 different air and swipe samples, with all results coming back with negligible levels of exposure. While the testing and results can provide a sense of relief to Kadena, the research positively affects PACAF as a whole. "This sampling data that we collect here, is actually going to impact all other PACAF bases. And that's going to go up to the AFMRA," Kallerud said. "They can then come up with a strategy for all of the engine types across the Air Force. They'll be over at Misawa, sitting in the backseat of the fighter, and know this is what we're expecting to see for their exposure. They can validate that and take their own swipe samples to compare it to what we've collected here." Although the specific tests this time were done in F-15 cockpits, the continued testing on other airframes and the information gathered will help protect more than just pilots. "It's larger than just aircrew, it includes maintenance workers as well. The swipe testing tool will help determine if maintainers are at any risk," Hall said. "From an aviator's standpoint, if we can maintain our pilot health, that'd be a huge impact. But pilots can't fly planes that aren't fixed — if maintainers are dropping, then it doesn't matter how many pilots we have, we have no planes for them to fly. Preserving the lethality of our Air Force is dependent on the health of all those involved."


Alright well today I’m gonna try something I’ve never tried for Tech Wednesday: an aviation post. I haven’t written anything about aviation for one sole reason: I usually only talk airplane with airplane people. Talking airplane with the average person is like listening to that one friend you had who memorized the Brave’s baseball stats in 3rd grade when you still had trouble with your Rs and Ss. It just is long, boring, and full of a bunch of acronyms.
Anywho, with that out of the way, let’s talk aviation.
The Cessna 172 is the quintessential training airplane. First produced in 1956, it is one of the most common general aviation aircraft in the world, with over 43,000 built. It looks like this:
ain’t that just adorable? These suckers put out a whopping 100-130 horsepower to cruise at a blazing 105 knots at the dizzying height of up to 12,000 feet (never have I ever seen a 172 go above 9k). The 172 does nothing well except limit what a nervous, 5-hour pilot can get themselves into. And that is fantastic. It, as well as its low-wing counterpart the Piper Cherokee have trained hundreds of thousands of student pilots, and most pilots in America have flown some subset of 172 or Cherokee. They are, to the greatest possible extent, the everyman’s airplane.
There’s a catch, however. Aviation in particular hasn’t taken inflation lightly, and airplane costs have grown exponentially. Young flight schools can’t buy new aircraft that cost a quarter of a million dollars, so they’re forced to look into the thankfully large secondhand market. This is where the issue is. 172s are in abundance for sure, but many pre-1980 aircraft are beginning to show their age, the period in which many 172s were made. They have cracked panels, smelly interiors, and really really bad paint jobs, among other things. Upkeep costs are rising, but the old airplanes are still a better deal than more recent craft.
That’s where the 172LITE comes in. One of the largest pilot supply stores in the world, Sporty’s Pilot Shop, is starting a new program to convert old 172s into newer, lighter, and much much cheaper aircraft to operate. Such improvements include: LED lights, metal instrument panels, carpet, and a new engine. This is, in short, a massive deal. Aircraft like the one above will come out of the conversion program looking like this:
Cost has yet to be seen, but Sporty’s is saying it will be attainable. Whether “attainable” is actually attainable, that is to be determined.
General aviation numbers are low these days. Fewer and fewer people are becoming pilots, and the world is pushing against the old fuels general aviation aircraft use. Hopefully, with these new conversion programs, more and more “new”ish aircraft can be pumped out, and the general aviation market can once again be pumped full of life. Best of luck to Sporty’s in their endeavor, and happy landings!


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Intro to Drones for Public Safety Personnel
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) have unique applications for public safety personnel. Drones can put eyes and ears on the ground and in the air in scenarios that would be impenetrable or life-threatening to personnel. This technology has the potential to extend and expand public safety team’s abilities while improving the safety of everyone involved in an emergency. This 24-hour comprehensive training is focused on providing participants with hands-on experiences that help them translate the potential of drones into action. Participants receive information regarding the impact of drones in the public safety sector, data to facilitate informed decisions during the planning stage of drone implementation, and the ability to maximize their return on investment in a drone program.
Trainees receive flight simulator software and a Syma X5C Quadcopter drone.


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Transavia, Blackshape announce agreement for pilot training program
Agreement includes initial and recurrent training for the Transavia cadet program
Friedrichshafen, Germany – 11 April 2019 – Blackshape and Transavia have agreed on a cooperative and exclusive teaming relationship in order to apply their complimentary capabilities to make the most effective initial and recurrent training of Transavia pilots, with their respective products and knowledges. On March 28th 2019 Transavia started its own initial pilot training program. The program leverages also the partnership with Zelf Vliegen, an approved Training Organization based in Lelystad.
The Blackshape Gabriel 160 will be used during the basic flying training, the so called core phase of the Transavia MPL-course. A part of the core phase includes basic Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT). Transavia selected the Blackshape Basic Trainer and started a strategic partnership with Blackshape for it is innovative character and drive to evolve on the training system. The companies’ current agreement include also the use of eAircraft software from Boeing Global Services which supports the development of evidence based training. Companies collect and analyses training data aiming to increase the effectiveness of the initial pilot training.
Blackshape, headquartered in Italy, is a company part of the Angel Group. Blackshape is globally recognized for high performances full composites light sport and general aviation aircraft and for proprietary cutting-edge training solutions aimed to enhance teaching effectiveness for both private and institutional customers. Blackshape aircraft are operated in 20 countries and counting, and the footprint includes recreational, training organization, institutional operators. Angel Group is the largest privately-owned hi-tech group in Italy, with subsidiaries in 18 countries, leads a group of pioneering companies which are global leaders and technology innovators in delivering end-to-end solutions to railway, space, aviation, motorsport and IoT sectors, with product and services in use in 62 countries worldwide.
Transavia, part of the AIR FRANCE KLM Group, is the leading budget airline and the second largest airline in terms of size in the Netherlands. The airline has operated scheduled and charter flights to more than 110 destinations, primarily in Europe and North Africa, for over 50 years. It is the most accessible budget airline in Europe and is leading the way in hospitality, service and digital services. Transavia offers an attractive basic ticket fare for both leisure and business travelers with additional optional (paid) products and services.
Transavia carries more than 15 million passengers a year and operates with a modern fleet. Transavia operates flights from six bases in Europe: from the Netherlands from Amsterdam, Rotterdam/The Hague and Eindhoven. From France, it flies from Paris, Nantes and Lyon.


While Kim and I were in St. Augustine, we went to visit the Kennedy Space Center. I’ve been wanting to go there since I was a kid. In 2000, our family was lucky enough to see the Space Shuttle Columbia launch during a fall-break vacation. We didn’t have time to tour KSC at that time.
We attempted to go there during our first year in the RV. We even stayed in Titusville, right near the Kennedy Space Center. Alas, I had torn my left knee meniscus a couple of weeks prior to the stay, and could barely walk or stand. We did, however, get to see a Falcon 9 launch!
In January we had ample opportunity, and physical ability, to spend the day there. I have compiled a photo essay of our tour. Enjoy!


Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot attempts to stop plane in mid-flight
An Alaska Airlines flight en route to San Francisco from Everett’s Pain Field was diverted to Portland on Sunday after officials said an off-duty pilot tried to shut down the plane’s engine.
Fox – Seattle
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after allegedly trying to crash a plane in mid-flight.
The suspect, Joseph David Emerson, 44, was seated in the cockpit jump seat of Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 operated by Horizon Air, headed to San Francisco Airport from Paine Field Airport in ‘Everett, Washington, Sunday.
A jump seat is located in the cockpit and is usually occupied by off-duty pilots, NTSB, FAA or air traffic controllers in cases such as traveling between airports.
During the flight, Emerson allegedly attempted to pull the fire extinguisher handles on the engines, causing a “credible safety threat,” Alaska Airlines told USA TODAY in a statement. “Horizon’s captain and first officer responded quickly, engine power was not lost, and the crew secured the aircraft without incident,” the Alaska statement continued.
The incident caused the plane to be diverted to Portland International Airport, where it landed safely around 6:25 p.m. No injuries were reported. reportedaccording to FBI Portland on X, formerly Twitter.
“We have the guy who tried to shut down the engines from the cockpit. And he doesn’t seem to be causing any problems in the rear at the moment, and I think he’s under control,” one of the pilots said on audio captured by LiveATC.net. “Aside from that, we want law enforcement to be applied whenever we are on the ground and parked.”
“All passengers on board were able to travel on a later flight. We are grateful for the professional handling of the situation by the Horizon flight crew and appreciate the calm and patience of our guests throughout this event,” Alaska Airlines said.
Emerson was arrested by the Port of Portland and currently being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center, according to reservation files by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
He faces 83 counts of attempted murder, which are felony offenses. He also faces 83 charges of reckless endangerment, a misdemeanor, and one count of endangering an aircraft, which is a class C felony.
There were 80 passengers and four crew members on board, according to the airline.
According to Alaska Airlines, “the event is under investigation by law enforcement authorities, including the FBI and Portland Harbor Police.”
“The FAA is working with Alaska and Horizon Airlines and supporting law enforcement investigations into the incident that occurred Sunday evening aboard a Horizon Airlines flight,” the FAA said in a statement.
In a statement, the FBI said it “can assure the traveling public that there is no ongoing threat related to this incident.”
Contributor: Associated Press
Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at firstname.lastname@example.org.


The race between the super powers led to massive increase in the development of extensive war machines and equipment. All efforts were directed to attain effective strike power from remote positions. The ‘remote’ factor is common when we review the developments in Artillery, missiles, rockets and Fighter Planes. The World Wars increase the need for more accurate and fast attacks and retaliations. The war planes proved more versatile and offered better scope of hitting enemy targets well within its borders. This sector received more attention and developed faster. The successful Fighter Planes developed in last 60 or 70 years are being reviewed limiting to the top 10. The assessment criteria differ and so does the opinion.
The Supermarine Spitfire was manufactured by the British during the 2nd World War. The Royal Air Force and the Allied forces used it extensively. The design was extremely adaptable. This fighter was designed by R. J. Mitchell at the Supermarine Aviation Works. The maximum speed achievable was 250 mph with the 600 horse power Rolls-Royce engine.
Spitfire under went many design changes. The single spar blade was changed to three blade propeller. The engines were also modified for more stable running. It was equipped with 0.303-inch two machine guns with 300 round each, besides a variety of bombs.
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The single seat Spitfire was produced in great numbers at two plants to meet the air force demand. The fighter had sight edge over its main adversary the German Luftwaffe in some aspects while showed some short comings. Still the overall performance was satisfactory that helped counter attacks. Spitfire remained in service till around 1950’s.
The North American Aviation manufactured the Mustang P51. The fighter became available to the Allied forces by mid of World War II. This single seat long range fighter was mainly used as escort for the bombers over Germany. Mustang proved more economical, durable and faster aircraft. The 12 cylinder engines were built by Packard on Rolls-Royce pattern.
The P51s were armed with Browning six 0.5 inch machine guns besides bombs. The British ordered 320 NA-73 fighters and found them more suitable for reconnaissance and tactical ground attack duties. It could only fly higher than 15000 feet after modifications, which increased the horse power to1700, speed to435 mph and flight ceiling to 25000 feet. Mustang became highly acknowledged aircraft. In all about 15000 P51s were built. They destroyed 5000 enemy aircraft in Europe.
MIG 21 is a supersonic jet fighter built by Mikoyan Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. The predecessors were MIG 15, 17 and 19 were all short range interceptors. MIG 21 series was Russian first major production range that became popular among other countries too.
The initial proto types were short lived. The missiles attached failed the objective. However, many modifications improved a lot and became a formidable aircraft. The delta wing design made it dual purpose fighter and interceptor. Its speed capability of Mach 2 exceeds that of many latest fighters in the world.
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MIG 21 now leads the production figures becoming the most produced combat supersonic aircraft with the longest production period. The total production of MIG 21s accedes 10000 and were adopted by about 50 countries.
Super Hornet is a supersonic fighter and attack aircraft. It is advanced and larger than the original hornet and is also carrier capable. The production began in 1995 and induced in the U.S. Navy in 1999. Super Hornet undergone many variations but main design features were maintained like the avionics, armament mission computer software and maintenance procedures.
The super version is four feet longer, has larger wing area and is capable of carrying 30% more fuel that increases its range by about one-third. The F18 takes a variety of weapons payload including the ‘smart’ weapons and air-to-air and air-to-ground rockets. It incorporates versatile radar to control delivery systems. The aerial refueling system is included. Top speed is 2145 km/h.
Sabre F86 was made by North American Aviation. The fighter was designed for day time operations. The swept wing feature provided better versatility to be used as an escort fighter for the bombers. This could also be used as a dive bomber by itself. This all weather fighter was used extensively in large numbers by America in the Korean War successfully against its superior MIG 15. Large scale production of F86 began after the World War II. The original model under went many improvements.
The engine was also modified to powerful Turbojet that increased its speed, the height ceiling and the climb rate almost doubled besides other changes. Its top speed was rated at 1100 km/h. with a range increased to 870 km. Sabre F86 could carry 16 “High Velocity Air Rockets”, besides the installed machine guns. There was an option to either carry two 782 liter fuel drop tanks or two 450 kg bombs under the wings. However, without the fuel drop tanks its range shortened from 530 km to 80 km.
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Saber F86 proved the most successful fighter of the west and all the versions put together come to about 10000 units produced till 1956.
Messerschmidt ME109 – 1937
The ME109 was manufactured by the German Messerschmitt AG. This fighter is world renowned for proving the best in the World War II. The greatest fighter pilots chose to fly this, admittedly an unsafe and uncomfortable plane. The combat record of ME109 is the best through out the war. The German WWII top scorers who flew ME109 are: Erich Hartman (352 victories), Gerhard Barkhorn (301 victories) and Gunther Rall (275 victories).
The total production of this rugged fighter was 34000 units including all versions or around 60% of all German aircraft produced. This was succeeded by Focke Wulf Fw. The aircraft was planned as an interceptor but it proved its versatility and was used for every kind of service that the war demanded. It employed retractable landing gear, a feature of modern aircraft.
The Jump Jet was produced in Britain that proved very successful from other similar competitors. This fighter plane is designed for vertical and short take-off. The Harrier family is majorly extended to four main versions: Hawker Siddeley Harrier, Sea Harrier for maritime defense, Boeing/BAE Systems AV-8B Harrier II and BAE Systems/Boeing Harrier II.
The first prototype was made in 1960. The aircraft is in service in many countries including America. This has proved very versatile but reportedly it is very difficult to pilot. It is very sophisticated and needs extraordinary skill and systems understanding.
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The fighter is armed with cannons and various air to air missiles. It can carry large amount of stores on its six under wing hard points. The top speed of this reconnaissance and support fighter is 1000 km/h.
Mitsubishi Zero-Sen was manufactured in Japan by Mitsubishi Jukogyo &Nakajima. This was designed as a shipboard fighter but its abilities proved far greater. The fighter outmaneuvered almost all other fighters and interceptors existing. A6M2 was used extensively in all military engagements in the pacific and proved most successful Japanese combat plane. Its long range of 1930 miles with drop-tank was a big surprise to the American forces also. The top speed was 533 km/h.
Mitsubishi Zero-Sen was installed with 20mm cannons and two 7.7mm guns besides bombs. The American pilots were warned to score the hit at first chance and avoid a turn around with A6M2. One plane was shot down over Pearl Harbor and retrieved to understand the mechanism. This helped improve American fighter designs.
Fokker DR 1 was built by Fokker Flugzeugwerke. This triple wing plane was one of the first air fight experiments and was redesigned in the prototype stages. The final design was known as the DR 1. This plane had open cockpit for one pilot only. Two machine guns were fitted that could fire through the propeller without hitting blades.
Fokker DR 1 was considered a better option to other planes during the World War I. this was better maneuverable having a smaller frame. The most famous pilot, Manfred, von Richthofen is said to make his 80 victories. Only 320 DR 1s were made with top speed of 185 km/h.
The F117 was developed by Lockheed Martin. The single seat Night Hawk stealth Fighter was designed for low fight over enemy ground. It was only used in night time missions being invisible to radar. These highly maneuverable planes totaled 59 in service before after 2008. F117 body was made of mainly aluminum and titanium. The surface and edges were shaped to reflect radar waves, while the outer surface was coated with Radar- Absorbent Material (RAM).
The F117 uses FLIR and DLIR laser designator systems for navigation instead of radar. This one seat plane is fully remote control with manual control option. It is equipped with a variety of laser-guided bombs and missiles. These are being replaced by more advanced F22 Raptor and F35 Lightening II. F117 had a top speed of 1040 km/h.


NASA found Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 452b Planet through Kepler Telescope
NASA Announces Live : Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 452b Planet found by Kepler Telescope :- NASA has just now announced LIVE, the discovery of Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 452b Planet found by Kepler Telescope – a planet very similar to Earth in the Milky Way, in many aspects. This discovery of NASA Kepler 452b Planet is considered to be really significant in space researches across the globe and scientists are really excited about it. Here we have brought for you the updates on Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 425b found by NASA Kepler Telescope :-
It could contain water – “the essential ingredient for life as we know it”
The main reason for all the hype given to this discovery of Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 452b Planet found by Kepler Telescope, is due the speculations from scientists that it may contain water, which the key for life to exist anywhere in the whole universe, as know to us.
About NASA Kepler Telescope :-
The NASA Kepler Telescope, which was launched in March 2009, has previously discovered more than 1,000 planets in the entire space. But this time NASA’s teasing LIVE announcement suggests that this discovery of NASA Kepler 452b Planet, could be its most significant till date. This has risen excitment in the minds of space researchers across the globe. This discovery of Earth 2.0 Kepler 425b, can proove to be a milestone in our knowledge about outer spce.
This discovery of Latest Earth 2.0 found, would be an astounding achievement, considering the fact that the first star-orbiting planet outside the solar system was discovered in 1995.
In a statement, NASA today announces live that : “Today, and thousands of discoveries later, astronomers are on the cusp of finding something people have dreamed about for thousands of years – another Earth.” or we can say Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 425b found by Kepler Telescope.
How does NASA Kepler Telescope works :-
NASA Kepler Telescope works basically by constantly monitoring hundreds of thousands of stars at once, and analysing the changes in the light (electromagnetic radiations) levels that they give out. There are various highly sensitive devices and sensors which analyse these radiation levels and produce the results in form of readings.
When a planet passes between the star and the telescope, it obscures some of the light coming from the star, and NASA Kepler Telescope senses this dip in light levels. Hence with this, slight change in the light or radiation level, NASA Kepler Telescope can easily detect a planet and it’s characteristic features.
Using this method, it has been responsible for the vast majority of planet discoveries in the last few years and also of the Earth 2.0 Kepler 425b, the Latest Earth 2.0 found today.
Currently, NASA Kepler Telescope’s main mission is to detect earth-size planets within the habitable zone – the distance from a star where the temperature on the planet could allow liquid water to exist.
NASA Announces Live today about the Latest Earth 2.0 Kepler 452b Planet found by Kepler Telescope, which will be livestreamed online, in a conference beginning at 5pm, you can even share your thoughts with us, here in the comment box.


The gravitational pull of the planets is visualized
Gravity is one of the fundamental forces in the universe without which life as we know it was impossible.
The gravity of the sun holds all the planets in orbit in our solar system. However, every planet, natural satellite, and asteroid have their own gravitational pull determined by their size, mass, and density.
Dr. James O'Donoghue, a Planetary Astronomer at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, built an animation that clarifies this concept by visualizing the time it takes a ball to drop from one kilometer to the surface of various planets and the Earth's moon, assuming no air impedance.
Interestingly, some giant planets have a pull comparable to smaller ones at the surface; for instance, Uranus pulls the ball down slower than Earth. That is happening because the low average density of Uranus puts the surface far away from the majority of the mass (hence the more minor pull). Likewise, Mars has a mass almost twice Mercury, but you can observe the surface gravity is the equivalent. It suggests that Mercury is much denser than Mars.
Jupiter has the strongest gravitational field among all planets of our Solar System. The animation created by Reddit user AristonD clearly illustrates how Jupiter protects our planet from asteroids.
I think that if it were not for Jupiter, the probability of asteroids like the one that fell on our planet 66 million years ago and wiped out the dinosaurs would be much higher.


Boeing officials said they will find new buyers for some Boeing 737 Max jets that were built for Chinese airlines but cannot be delivered because the Chinese aviation regulator did not allow the plane to fly after two fatal accidents.
Boeing hopes the move will reduce its inventory of undelivered Max jets, which have accumulated while planes were on the ground around the world.
However, the decision risks increasing tension between the aircraft manufacturer and China, which was once Boeing’s largest market for the Max.
As of June 30, Arlington, Virginia-based Boeing had 290 undelivered 737s in inventory, about half of which were destined for China, company officials said. The company did not disclose how many could be resold to new buyers.
Boeing’s hopes were raised last December when China’s aviation regulator took an important step to allow airlines to resume using the Max. In February, Chinese airlines performed flight tests. . But China’s Civil Aviation Administration did not take final steps to allow Max’s flights and deliveries to resume, which Boeing officials blame for the COVID-19 blockade.
Meanwhile, the company was running out of patience.
“We have postponed decisions on those planes for a long time. We cannot postpone this decision forever, “Boeing Chief Financial Officer Brian West said Thursday.” So we will start re-marketing some of those airplanes that would otherwise have been destined for our Chinese customers. “
China “is an important market,” and Boeing did not take the decision lightly, West said at a Morgan Stanley investor conference, but expressed confidence that Boeing could find new buyers for the planes, which cost $ 100 million. dollars up, although airlines regularly get deep discounts.
China is the last major market where the Max is still awaiting approval to fly. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approved Boeing’s changes to the aircraft in late 2020, and regulators in Europe, Canada and Brazil have followed suit.
The importance of the Chinese market for Boeing was highlighted in July, when the three largest Chinese airlines ordered nearly 300 aircraft from its European rival Airbus.
U.S. relations with China were strained during the administration of former President Donald Trump, who waged a trade war with China. Boeing CEO David Calhoun said Thursday that free trade with China has helped the company, but that recent “geopolitical events” will “slow us down”.
“I think we’ll be back someday,” Calhoun said at a US Chamber of Commerce event. “I just don’t think it’s a day soon.”
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We keep talking about drones and how cool they really are. Still, have you thought about the drone battery life? This works and the way you will make it easier?
Drones are really the discussion of this city now. Over the past couple of decades, the unmanned aerial auto market has grown leaps and bounds in popularity with an increasing number of people taking drones like a hobby, to get more detailed aerial photography and sometimes just for the bent of flying.
The marketplace gives us an extensive array of choices such as drones, beginning with tricopters, Quad-copters into hexacopters, octocopters, and also the likes. However, probably one of the main components of the drone is its own batterylife. This may be the powerhouse of this gadget. That is what provides drone that the push to take off, to fly across the sky and execute different functions.
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The larger the battery capacity, the longer your drone can function in a charge of it. While a few small drones are ideal for a 5 or even 6 minutes excursion, some the others can select as long as 20 minutes and sometimes more.
Points to Consider when Selecting Drone Battery
It is crucial to own a dependable power source in your drone in order to have a lengthy and aviation. The one major problem with drone batteries is they get discharged in 5-20 seconds, however take more than an hour or so to have charged. Thus, obtaining a couple replacement batteries is always useful, and to understand a great deal more about them and how to choose the most suitable one for your drone, we suggest checking our article about drone batteries. Here are some factors for the drone batterylife:
Battery composition — Drones ideally focus with li-po powered batteries. All these are much better than the NiCad batteries at the sense that they save large amounts of power and deliver faster.
Manufacturer’s battery — Some drones require batteries that are specific to that specific manufacturer. This basically makes it tough to get replacement batteries and thus improves on producer’s business.
Replacement-cost — This really is an important element to think about. If you’re trying to extend your personal flight times and so are searching for spare batteries, you want to know about the replacement expenses. Some batteries cost 5% of the complete drone cost although a few others move as large as 20%.
Charging time — One of the greatest hindrances for some one looking for an interrupted flight is that the long charging time to get the drone batteries. This is the reason it’s always better to own drones with long battery life so that the charging does not come into the picture too frequently. However there are ways to overcome this issue. As an example, if using a 2 amp charger can take the drone 60 to 90 minutes for charged, then you also could work with a 6 amp one and find work done in roughly half the time.
How To Expand The Battery Life Of Your Drone?
The Battery Capacity
The first thing that you need to look to get is really just a suitable battery for your drone. Here, we would suggest that you go for a battery that has a high mAh or capacity. Firstly, you will need to look at the battery that’s being used by your own drone and determine if its capacity suits the drone or not.
The alternative for you would be to come across the form of battery your drone demands which can assist you to assess your choices.
During the time you’re searching for the correct charger, you should worry about locating the charger with bigger capacity. It’s correct that they are marginally higher priced but your drone deserves the way to work with no glitch. 1 thing that ought to be held in mind when deciding on these batteries would be the magnitude of battery.
The reason we want you to be careful this is because in the event you go for a larger battery afterward it is going to add greater weight to the drone that fundamentally heightens the bonus you’re searching for in the first location.


click here to: Link to Techmetals Nadcap Processes list Chemical Processing and coatings
What does Nadcap stand for? National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program
Nadcap is PRI’s brand name. PRI manages the program for special processes in the aerospace industry. PRI (Performance Review Institute) and existence came from the guidance of SAE. Nadcap’s prime contractors and support staff meet to coordinate industry-wide standards for special processes and products through the Performance Review Institute made up of Primes and accredited suppliers.
Nadcap originally focused on US and Canada supply chain to Defense and Aerospace OEM’s. Nadcap was brought about by the Department of Defense and Aerospace OEM’s to provide consistent aerospace products and reduce overall administration cost. Nadcap really started to take shape in the early 1990’s with the support of GE, Boeing, Rolls Royce, and Pratt &Whitney. Basically all major defense and aerospace Primes and OEMs are dedicated to support and require Nadcap accreditation because it has improved the supply chain in the industry and lowered the overall cost.
However, Nadcap has expanded and is now the global standard worldwide for Aerospace and Defense Contractors supply chains accreditation. Nadcap’s evolving purpose is to create a supply chain that follows industry best practices, identified requirements, documentation, systems that foster continuous improvement, recording of process, inspection standards, required testing, and record specific variables of a given process which all lead to a more repeatable processes. This could be simply defined as Nadcap fostering continuous improvement and having a standard approach for special processing that is within the Nadcap scope.
A Basic list of Nadcap Prime and Aerospace Contractors that require plating or chemical processing or coatings:
309 Maintenance Wing-Hill AFB, Agusta Westland, Airbus, Alenia Aeronautica, Astrium, Avio, BAE Systems, Ball Aerospace, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna Aircraft, DCMA, EADS CASA, Eurocopter, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, General Services Administration – GSA, Goodrich, Hamilton Sundstrand, Hawker Beechcraft, Heroux-Devtek, Honeywell Aerospace, Honeywell, Industria de Turbo Propulsores, Israel Aerospace Industries, Latecoere, Liebherr Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, M7 Aerospace, MD Helicopter, MTU Aero Engines, Northrop Grumman, Parker Aerospace, PFW Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, Rolls-Royce, Safran, Sikorsky Aircraft, Sonaca, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Systems, Thales, Triumph Group, US Air Force, United Space Alliance, Volvo Aero, Vought Aircraft and others. This list is for reference only and can change.
Nadcap is a similar accreditation to ISO, TS, and AS. However, it focuses more on the process side versus the overall Quality Management System. This accreditation helps Aerospace and Defense OEM’s know which suppliers could meet their own requirements for their specific industry. Some OEM’s or Primes allow the Nadcap accreditation as their main qualification and others OEM’s and Primes use it as a pre-screening process; which still requires an additional audit by their company.
Areas or Activities within the Nadcap scope:
Chemical Processing (CP), Coatings (CT), Composites, Deicing(DEICE), Elastomer Seals (SEAL), Heat Treating (HT), Materials Testing Laboratories (MTL), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Surface Enhancements (SE). These are just some of the processes the Nadcap scope covers. A Suppliers Nadcap approval will list what process or activity they have accreditation for. Just because a company is accredited for Chemical processing (CP), does not mean they have other accreditations not listed.
Techmetals has both Chemical Processing and Coatings Nadcap Accreditations.


Koichi Wakata in Space - Back on Earth! (VIDEO)
Updates from Low Earth Orbit
JAXA Astronaut Koichi Wakata (Wiki here), the recently returned to Earth, former and first Japanese Commander of the International Space Station, is an excellent space resource. From 250 miles (400km) above the earth in his ISS residence, he broadcasted entertaining and informative Tweets and photos, and, in cooperation with other ISS crew members and JAXA staff here on the ground, produced weekly, bi-lingual YouTube updates.
Weekly Update Wrap-Up
During his most recent residence on the International Space Station, Astronaut Commander Koichi Wakata produced 27 weekly, bilingual updates aimed at educating both Japanese and English-speaking viewers about life aboard the station. We've been honored to share those videos, but we're sad to report that there are no more.
Throughout our coverage, we watched Commander Wakata operate a robotic arm, speak with Kirobo, the ISS's second humanoid robot and first with legs, speech, and a measure of autonomy, and we observed and learned about the various scientific investigations astronauts perform. We also learned about astronaut physical training not only by description but also demonstration, and we laughed over Commander Wakata's description of astronaut food choices (Russian canned meat is a big hit up there).
In Vol. 27, his last weekly update and a highly recommended watch, Commander Wakata spoke passionately about his experiences aboard the station and the profundity of simply looking out the window and orbiting the entire planet every 90 minutes.
Back to Earth: Debriefing the Commander
Until he gets himself aboard another rocket, our Koichi Wakata in Space! series is at an end. In a fitting wrap for us both, Commander Wakata sits down for an 8-minute debriefing with NASA's Dan Huot. He discusses the differences between his first and most recent residencies on the ISS, and the differences between blasting off in the Space Shuttle vs. a Russian Soyuz rocket.
This snapshot of a life lived partially off the planet, something only an extremely select few humans have done, is both inspiring and practically informative, and Commander Wakata's professional yet charmingly accessible demeanor shines through.
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The sun is the star at the center of our solar system! The sun makes up almost all of our Solar System’s mass! It is a yellow dwarf star orbited by 8 planets and two dwarf planets.
Mercury is the first and the smallest planet in the solar system. While Mercury is closer to the Sun than any other planet, it is not the hottest planet in the solar system. It is littered with craters.
Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun in the solar system and also the second largest terrestrial planet in this system. Venus has no satellites. Similar to Mercury, a day on Venus lasts longer than a year. Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.
Our home planet, otherwise known as Earth, is the largest terrestrial planet in the Solar System. Being the 3rd planet from the Sun, the Earth is also the only terrestrial planet with a large satellite, the Moon. The earth is also the only planet not named after a Greek or Roman God. The most unique feature of the earth is that it contains life like you.


In the modern world, everybody will sooner or later be faced with the idea of flying inside an airplane. These planes crash or explode, and the number of survivors is usually around zero. Let’s say your jet blows apart at 35,000 feet. You exit the aircraft, and you begin to descend independently. Now what? If you want to be the sole survivor of an airline disaster, read this humoristic (yet realistic) part on how to survive a fall from an airplane.
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The boulder-strewn field of red rocks reaches to the horizon nearly two miles from Viking 2 on Mars’ Utopian Plain. Scientists believe the colors of the Martian surface and sky in this photo represent their true colors. Fine particles of red dust have settled on spacecraft surfaces. The salmon color of the sky is caused by dust particles suspended in the atmosphere. […] [1.]
When I first got aware of the Mars Curiosity Mission it was only a few days left until launch. Back then I found a rather interesting BBC documentary on the topic.
A little while ago I also stumbled upon the extensive archive of information, photos and other materials on the official NASA website and found it sheer amazing that they’d share all these amazing resources with the world. I mean who isn’t fascinated by space and its crazy scary vastness? No doubt I would be absolutely brickin’ it should I ever get the chance to go up there – but ever since Alien Resurrection scared the absolute life out of me as a kid I enjoyed stories and documentaries on the topic of outer space.
So naturally after watching the BBC Horizon programme I spent a “few” minutes looking at some greatly inspiring images of the red planet… Some of which I’d like to share below:
I could keep browsing these for hours, so I advise you go take a peek at the NASA Archive yourself sometime!
But as a last treat this is Curiosity landing!


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A Series of Joint Aerial Exercises Between the IDF and the U.S. Armed Forces
The IDF and the U.S. Armed Forces have completed a series of joint exercises that simulated various scenarios in the face of emerging regional threats.
After joint planning, the exercise began yesterday (Tuesday) with joint flights, which included four IAF F-35i “Adir” aircraft that accompanied four American F-15 fighter jets through Israel’s skies.
Today (Wednesday), an American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft refueled a number of IAF F-16 "Barak" fighter jets as the IAF and the U.S. Air Force performed aerial refueling.
In addition, the IAF simulated an operational scenario and long-distance flights.
As part of the exercise, the Intelligence Directorate (J2) conducted an extensive simulation that replicated a campaign against distant countries. This exercise tested the IDF’s abilities at gathering intelligence, researching and “outlining” targets, and making intelligence available to the operational forces.
These exercises are a key component of the two militaries’ increasing strategic cooperation in response to shared concerns in the Middle East, particularly those posed by Iran.


Glider is separated from pulling rope by its pilot when it reaches to a certain altitude and begins to its free flight. Its appearance and functions of the commands are similar to the other motorized planes. But air conditions have more importance.
As glider has no motor, it has a special wing design. Special design of its wing profiles, being its wings big and wide gains glider a great rising force. Staying on air and flight of glider is maintained by air files. Air files formed during forward flight position of glider establish turbulence over wings by means of upper wings profile cross section, and also air files form a lifting force under wings due to wing under profile cross section. Thus, staying on air and flight is maintained, it can land and take off within a very short distance.
Cockpit of the glider can be for one or two persons. There are pedal, maintaining vertical axis movement of glider, and lever, maintaining vertical movement of glider in the cockpit. Other than these, there are subsidiary flight commands which will change the speed of the glider. There is also a wireless which will maintain the communication between glider and ground in the glider.
Inventor of the first glider in the world is known as Otto LILIENTAL, who had died during a trial flight on 1886 Otto LILIENTAL. Today glider sport is one of the most liked and performed air sports in Europe and the World. It is one of the oldest air sports in Turkey, Glider Flight School is opened in 1935.


Please join USGIF and our Small Satellite Working Group for a robust breakfast discussion focused on advances in commercial space policy. As a follow-up to the two-day Small Satellite Workshop earlier this year, guest speakers will focus on federal government commercial space cybersecurity policy and space commerce policy.
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Today we are spotlighting Joel Ifill of DASH Systems. DASH is a new concept in Air cargo. Marrying aerospace engineering expertise built on a cutting edge UAV backbone. DASH Systems unlocks the capability for any cargo airplane to deliver a package direct
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Author Lt, Col. George A. Larson presents South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing
The South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing’s history began during World War II with the 356th Fighter Group. After initially flying the North American F-51 Mustang, the wing continued to transition through various turbo jet fighters to the current F-16 Fighting Falcon, which has been used since 1992.
Lt. Col. George A. Larson is a military and aviation writer with more than 22 years of service in the United States Air Force. The book South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing is part of the Images of Aviation series celebrating the history of flight. Admission is free; books will be available to purchase at the program.


Drones may soon become a common sight in the skies of India as research groups look into using them to deliver medicine.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad (IIPH-H) have begun working on a drone delivery system which they believe will be quicker and more cost effective than standard deliveries made by road. Such a delivery system could be of great advantage in both a rural and urban setting.
In urban environments the ability of the drone to land vertically allows for packages to be dropped off practically anywhere with a reasonable amount of open space. The ability to bypass traffic is also a significantly faster means of transferring medical supplies between, for example, hospitals and smaller clinics.
In rural areas drones could deliver supplies to areas that are difficult to reach by road. This could greatly improve access to medicines and devices for populations living in areas that are difficult to reach. It could also potentially begin to address the issue of India’s rural clinics being inadequately stocked with medical supplies.
Currently produced drones could, in theory, transport medical packages. However, issues may be encountered regarding optimum storage temperatures and other conditions which may see the medicines degrade in quality.
IIPH-H’s Digital Drone based Real Time Advanced Medical Modular logistics system (2 DREAM) model is attempting to address this by developing a digital carrier box where the temperature and the payload carried is maintained, monitored and recorded continuously.
Such a system would allow for all manner of medical supplies to be delivered by air. With regulated temperature supplies such as vaccines could be sent to isolated areas. More specialised items such as transplants would also be able to be sent between hospitals via the air.
Research institutes are not the only groups looking into medical drone technology. Goutham Sharma and Jervis Anthony Saldanha – final-year students of the MV Jayaraman College of Engineering (MVJCE) in Bengaluru – have also been designing concepts for drones, with far more far-flung potential.
The students have created a design in which they believe a person weighing around 50 kg or less could be transported in case of emergencies from the scene of an accident to a local medical facility. Should the design prove effective, future incarnations with higher weight limits could form an aerial fleet of drone ambulances.
Currently, the use of drones is highly regulated in India which could hamper attempts at bringing progress in the field of medical drone technology. However, as both of these groups demonstrate, the field could have huge potential for the future.


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Passenger traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport increased 3.72 percent in the first six months of 2011, compared to last year during the same time period said an airport spokeswoman.
Katena Carvajales said traffic increased from 43,407,64 to 45,022,375 travelers bustling through the world’s busiest airport.
“Our passenger numbers reflect the strong growth we have been experiencing at Hartsfield-Jackson over the past year or more,” said Louis Miller, aviation general manager for the airport.
He said passenger traffic is currently higher than the levels experienced in 2008, “which was a record year for the airport.”
On another note, said Carvajales, aircraft operations faced a 2.76 percent decline during the six-month period. This includes aircraft landings and takeoffs, she said.
The number of operations decreased from 470,739 to 457,724, she said. The smaller regional aircraft was the reason for most of the decrease. International aircraft operations rose 11.8 percent, she added.
Air cargo rose 3.16 percent during this year’s six-month time span, from 318,869 to 328,930 metric tons, said Carvajales. International air cargo went up 1.98 percent.


"Today, we conduct the ‘2022 Indopura SAR Pre-Workshop.’ (The joint exercise) with Singapore is called Indopura SAR exercise, which we will carry out in December in Natuna," Basarnas’ director for preparedness, Agus Haryono, informed here on Tuesday.
Basarnas will carry out a routine joint SAR exercise program, not only domestically, but also internationally, he said at the Natuna Ranai Search and Rescue Office, Natuna, Riau Islands.
He further informed that the briefing and preparatory training for the Indopura SAR exercise were aimed at ensuring the smooth implementation of the actual exercise.
"So far, the Natuna SAR Office is ready to carry out exercises and operational duties such as personnel readiness and the main tools," he said.
The Natuna SAR Office was chosen as the host of the joint exercise considering the strategic location of the Natuna area and the Flight Information Region (FIR) area, which was previously controlled by Singapore, he added.
Haryono said he expected all pre-training participants of the workshop to take part in the activity seriously and professionally.
"Although this is just a workshop and still indoor, we hope that the participants can carry out the exercise seriously, professionally, and enthusiastically in order to provide the best SAR service," he added.
In 2020, the 38th Indonesia-Singapore joint SAR exercise was held in Pangkalpinang on October 13–15. The exercise, joined by 150 personnel from Basarnas and Singapore Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC), aimed to improve the quality of handling of ship and aircraft accidents and disasters at sea.
The training covered the procedures for international SAR operation, procedures for handling aircraft accidents, communication, and coordination.
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Cover: Basarnas' director of preparedness, Agus Haryono (right), and head of the Natuna Search and Rescue Office, Mexianus Bekabel, while opening the ‘2022 Indopura SAR Pre-Training’ at the Natuna Ranai SAR Office, Riau Islands, on Tuesday (October 18, 2022).(ANTARA/HO-Humas SAR Natuna/Cherman)
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to showcase a breathtaking spectacle with a flypast featuring 51 aircraft during the Republic Day (R-Day) celebrations on Jan. 26 in New Delhi. This impressive lineup includes 29 fighter aircraft, 8 transport planes, 13 helicopters and one heritage aircraft.
Adding to the significance of the event, 15 women pilots of IAF will take command of various aircraft during the flypast, contributing to the display of prowess and skill. Notably, among these accomplished women pilots is the extraordinary talent from Mysuru, Coluvanda Punya Nanjappa, hailing from Coorg.
She will pilot the MiG-29 fighter jet, contributing to a captivating formation that will undoubtedly fill the hearts of the people in Mysuru and Coorg with immense pride. Punya Nanjappa’s achievement represents a remarkable moment, highlighting the strides made by women in IAF and adding to the grandeur of R-Day celebrations.
Punya Nanjappa stands out as a fighter pilot, a remarkable distinction for a woman with roots in Coorg, a region known for its deep association with defence forces.
Punya is the daughter of Coluvanda Anuradha Nanjappa, who served as a teacher at St. Joseph’s Central School, Vijayanagar, and late Coluvanda P. Bala Nanjappa, who held the position of Manager at Prabha Theatre. The family hails from Chambebellur in Virajpet taluk of Coorg district.
Desire to join NDA
Despite her strong desire to enter the National Defence Academy (NDA), she faced an obstacle as, at that time, the NDA was not open for women. Unfortunately, her dream of joining the NDA remained unfulfilled. However, the circumstances have changed now and women can enroll in NDA.
Nursing the ambition of becoming a pilot in the IAF, Punya Nanjappa’s unwavering ambition to join the elite force was ignited during an Air Show at the renowned Mysuru Dasara festival where she witnessed the captivating displays of prowess in the skies. In pursuit of this dream, Punya enrolled in the National Cadet Corps (NCC), laying the foundation for her journey towards becoming a pilot.
Tough test cleared
Following her academic pursuits, she took on the challenge of the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), a gateway for officer recruitment in the Flying Branch (Short Service Commission only). It is a nationwide examination with 3.5 lakh participants. Out of the 1,000 shortlisted candidates, Punya Nanjappa secured her place among the 135 selected individuals, marking a triumphant step towards her dream.
Subsequently, she took part in the IAF Service Selection Board Exam in Mysuru where 160 candidates from various States participated. Amidst stiff competition, Punya Nanjappa emerged as the sole candidate selected for piloting responsibilities. Passing the AFCAT in 2018, she later cleared the interview and medical test and was selected as a trainee pilot.
Undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Telangana, Punya Nanjappa has now become a proud fighter pilot in the IAF, entrusted with the responsibility of flying the MiG-29 fighter jet during the Republic Day (R-Day)celebrations.
On Jan. 26, Punya Nanjappa will be the sole fighter pilot from Karnataka, soaring through the skies with her skilled piloting of the jet. This accomplishment not only brings pride to the State of Karnataka but also specifically to Mysuru and Coorg.
The significance of this momentous occasion will be heightened as it will be witnessed by key dignitaries including President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of India’s Defence Forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and India’s 2024 Republic Day guest, French President Emmanuel Macron.
The event is poised to be a remarkable showcase of India’s military prowess, featuring impressive displays by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and the Indian Navy.
Flying MiG-29 an unparalleled experience: Punya Nanjappa
My dream of many years is finally coming true and I couldn’t be happier to fly a MiG-29 fighter jet this Republic Day on Jan. 26. Sitting in the cockpit of a MiG-29 is an unparalleled experience and it brings me immense pride to be part of this extraordinary moment of India’s defense showcase, Punya Nanjappa told Star of Mysore.
Fulfilling my long-standing aspiration to fly an IAF fighter jet on Republic Day is a dream realized and I am overjoyed. My mother, too, shares in the pride of this accomplishment. I have conducted the rehearsals for the flight thrice, ensuring a flawless and awe-inspiring display, she said.
This Republic Day, with a significant focus on women’s empowerment by the Centre, numerous opportunities have opened up for women, myself included. Being part of this historic event underscores the strides made in empowering women and breaking barriers. I am grateful for the chance to contribute to this momentous occasion and showcase the capabilities of women in the Indian Air Force, Punya added.
No greater joy for a mother than this
There is no greater joy for a mother than this. What brings more happiness to a mother? I am absolutely thrilled that my daughter has been presented with this incredible opportunity. India has extended more opportunities to women on this Republic Day, to exhibit their strength and capabilities.
My daughter has faced numerous challenges to reach this point and even in the face of her father’s passing away, she remained resilient and did not succumb to the pain.
The aspiration to join the Indian Air Force had been ingrained in her from the very beginning and she was upset to leave me alone. But her passion to serve the country prevailed. I am filled with immense pride to see her fly the MiG-29. —Anuradha Nanjappa, Punya Nanjappa’s mother
Her journey has been far from easy
Punya Nanjappa is the embodiment of hard work and dedication. Despite the profound sorrow of losing her father, she stayed resolute in pursuing her aspirations and achieving her goals. This accomplishment is not just a source of pride for Mysuru but for Karnataka and Coorg. Her journey has been far from easy, marked by relentless effort and a strong resolve to attain her objectives. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is rewarded. —Rtn. A.N. Aiyanna, Past President, Rotary Midtown


Two Soldiers were injured in a 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter accident at approximately 4:30 p.m. today.
At the time of the accident, it was on a routine training mission on U.S. Forest Service land in Douglas County.
Initial reports indicate there were four Soldiers on board. Douglas County Emergency Services is on site.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.
There will be a joint Fort Carson – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Press Conference held at 8 p.m. tonight at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, Colorado, about the Fort Carson UH-60 accident that occurred this afternoon.
For more information please contact the Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at 719-526-4143/7525. After hours, please contact the 24-hour Fort Carson Operations Center at 526-5500 and ask for the On-Call Public Affairs Officer.


Following completion of undergraduate pilot training in 2001, Luca flew the AM-X aircraft with the 13th Group, 32nd Wing in Amendola, Italy, from 2001 to 2007. During that time, he obtained all aircraft qualifications, including Combat Ready, Four Ship Leader and Mission Commander/Package Leader.
Within the 13th Group he served as Chief of Training Section and Commander of the 76th Squadron. He was also the 32nd Wing Electronic Warfare Officer.
In 2007, he was selected by the Italian Air Force to become a test pilot. He trained as an Experimental Test Pilot at EPNER, the French test pilot school in Istres.
Luca is a major in the Italian Air Force. He has logged more than 2000 hours flying time, is qualified on more than 20 types of military airplanes and helicopters, and has flown over 40 types of aircraft.
Luca was selected as an ESA astronaut in May 2009.
In February 2011, Luca was assigned as a flight engineer to Italian space agency ASI's first long-duration mission on the International Space Station. He was launched on a Soyuz launcher from Baikonur, Kazakhstan on 28 May 2013.
Luca spent 166 days in space conducting over 20 experiments and took part in two spacewalks and the docking of four spacecraft for his Volare mission. He landed safely back on Earth on 11 November 2013.
Luca was the lead CAPCOM or Capsule Communicator during fellow ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet’s first spacewalk on his Proxima mission, which took place on 13 January 2017. The spacewalk was completed in 5 hours and 58 minutes.
During the annual press briefing on 18 January 2017, ESA Director General Jan Woerner confirmed that Luca has been assigned a second mission to the ISS in 2019.


Recreational planes are still safe to operate despite the death of a 62-year-old Dawesville man yesterday morning, a WA flight instructor says.
South-West Microlight School senior flight instructor Paul Coffey said ultralight planes were not generally dangerous and accidents were not common.
“That is an extremely rare happening,” Mr Coffey said.
Police said the man had been working on a recreational ultralight plane at a Halls Head property when he died at 10.35am.
Initial reports that the plane was airborne and had crashed into the property were incorrect.
“I have been involved for more than 20 years and I have only ever heard of one other (incident) where someone has been killed,” Mr Coffey said.
“It sounds to me that while the engine was running, the propeller was running and he had a bit of an entanglement.
“If the propeller is spinning and you walk into it, your chances of survival are not good.
“Propellers spin at over 500 miles per hour. Walk into one of those and you’re dead.”
South-West Microlight School is a Bunbury-based pilot training centre.
It is believed the Dawesville man was a fully qualified pilot and had access to his own aircraft.
Anyone over the age of 15 can obtain an aviation licence, according to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Police said there was no criminality involved and officers would prepare a report for the coroner.
Police are yet to confirm the cause of death.


More than three decades ago, Frank White coined the term “Overview Effect” to describe the cognitive shift that results when viewing the Earth from space and in space, from orbit or on a lunar mission. He found that this experience profoundly affects space travelers’ worldviews—their perceptions of themselves, our planet, and our understanding of the future. White notes that astronauts know from direct experience what the rest of us know intellectually: we live on a planet that is a natural spaceship moving through the universe at a high rate of speed. We are, in fact, the crew of “Spaceship Earth,” as Buckminster Fuller described our world. All of us are, in a very real sense, astronauts, exploring the cosmos every day, even though we don’t always see it that way!
In The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, 4th Edition, Frank White expands on his original concept, which has now gained worldwide recognition. Using interviews with, and writings by, astronauts and cosmonauts, he describes space exploration and development as necessary next steps in the evolution of human civilization and consciousness. The fourth edition features new interviews with active and retired professional astronauts, including three who were on board the International Space Station at the time. He has also continued to interview future “citizen astronauts” who will be flying in the near future on commercial spaceflights.


I've come to the realization that my kids could never have been in charge of initiating and operating the International Space Station. Here are a few reasons:
1) Well, first of all, I laid their uniforms out for school this morning and then noticed as we were walking out the door that S and JP had accidentally put on each other's pants. This may be more reason why the two of them should not be allowed to leave the house more than fly into space.
2) At some point the International Space Station would need to be resupplied and if The Quartet scheduled the supply shuttle to blast off at, say, 8 a.m. one morning, then they would wait until 7:58 a.m. to even begin looking for the things that needed to fill up that ship.
3) I have the feeling they would spend the budget of billions on one gyroscope for stability and direction and blow the rest on televisions, DVDs and cheese pizza for their stay aboard.
4) Immediately upon arrival at the Space Station, the engineers at mission control back on Earth would have to endure the question "Where are we going next?" for the duration of the stay.
5) These kids are clumsy enough with gravity, zero gravity would be a whole new problem for them.
6) The International Space Station is located way too far from their mama.


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It was an early morning sail into Sydney....the weather was very overcast with a low ceiling....we were very concerned about the status of our helicopter flight. Ann, Cathy and I disembarked the ship early...Cathy confirmed the flight was a go with Heliexperiences...so we waited for our pickup to drive to the airport. Following a gridlock drive to the airport, we finally made it! We did our weigh in, safety briefing and we were off for our scenic flight of Sydney and beyond...due to the cloud cover our pilot did not attempt to tour the Blue Mountains. We had a very comprehensive 45 minute flight over Sydney seeing the iconic landmarks such as the; Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Darling Harbor and Sydney Tower... Jason our pilot made his way to the picture perfect northern and eastern suburbs and beaches like Manly and Bondi in all their glory. The flight was great and so was the weather. After the flight we returned to downtown Sydney were we had the driver drop us at St. Mary’s Cathedral...we made our way to the Opera House and then walked around Circular Quay, stopping for lunch...our tour continued to the Rocks area where the Saturday market was in full swing. Then it was off to the trendy Barangaroo and Darling Harbor areas before returning to the ship anchored in White Bay. It was a very, very nice day!