Resolution no. 597, dated November 25, 2020, published by the National Civil Aviation Agency (“ANAC”), is one more of the measures of the Simple Flight Program, launched by the Federal Government together with ANAC, and brought amendments to Resolution no. 293 of November 19, 2013 that provides for the Brazilian Aeronautical Registry (“RAB”) (“Resolution No. 293”) and Resolution No. 309, of March 18, 2014 that regulates the application of the Cape Town Convention and its Protocol Relating to Issues Specific to Aeronautical Equipment (“Resolution No. 309”).
The changes concern the : a) use of nato-digital documents for the registration and endorsement of aircraft or engine rights; b) updating the categorization of flight instruction aircraft; c) inclusion of remotely manned aircraft category; d) registration of temporary assignment, rental, lease, exchange, and other rights of use of aircraft; (e) information on exchange agreements involving foreign registered aircraft; and f) an order to the Cape Town Convention regarding aircraft deregistration and Irrevocable Authorization for deregistration and export request (“IDERA”). Below we describe briefly about each of them.
Use of nato-digital or dematerialized documents by notaries public: the change brought greater agility, besides reducing administrative costs, since the protocol of printed documents is no longer necessary. Thus, according to the new wording of Art. 11-A, clauses II and III, of Resolution 293, documents may be presented in digital format and petitioned electronically, for registration and recordation of rights: a) born-digital, that is, digitally signed in conformity with a digital certificate issued in the scope of the Brazilian Public Key Infrastructure (“ICP-Brasil”); and b) dematerialized by public notaries, provided they are digitally certified in accordance with a digital certificate issued under the ICP-Brasil. Furthermore, purely digital documents, e.g. scans of physical documents, may be filed when they are not intended for registration or annotation of aircraft or engine rights, except for powers of attorney.
Update on categorization of aircraft used for flight instructionIt is now considered public aircraft all those operated by a public civil aviation school for flight training and instruction, and there is no longer any restriction that such aircraft must be used exclusively for flight instruction, training, and instruction, and are prohibited from providing any other air service, regardless of whether they are paid or not.
Inclusion of a category of remotely piloted aircraft: Resolution 293 added a new category of private aircraft, namely “remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)”, commonly called “drones”, which was described as an “unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote piloting station for purposes other than recreation”.
Exchange contractsThe change in art. 87 of Resolution nº 293 meant to clarify that the RAB will be limited to annotating them, only for fleet control, when it involves foreign-registered aircraft, but it will not mean exemption from registration with the State of registration, nor will it constitute a real right or the issuance of registration and airworthiness certificates.
De-registration and IDERA: The RAB may cancel the registration of the aircraft without the submission of the export certificate of airworthiness when it finds that the issues regarding the transfer of responsibility on airworthiness are resolved between the ANAC and the aviation authority of the importer’s country. The deregistration based on paragraph 4 of Article XIII of the Protocol Concerning Issues Specific to Aeronautical Equipment will be governed by the provisions of Chapter VIII of ANAC Resolution 309, and it is not necessary for the creditor to present the original Certificates of Registration and Airworthiness, as well as the export documents. In addition, once the cancellation of the aircraft registration is requested before the RAB, it will not be possible to request the suspension of its processing, except for the right to request the withdrawal of the registration within the period established by ANAC. Finally, deregistration will be processed independently of the aircraft export request.
The Aeronautical Law team at DDSA – De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff & Advogados will continue to monitor the changes and their developments and will inform its clients and collaborators in case of updates.


Boeing CEO Visits the Josef Korbel School
"Cooperation and competition can coexist," said W. James McNerney, Jr., chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of The Boeing Company, the world's largest aerospace company. This maxim was a key theme in a talk he delivered before 200 Josef Korbel School of International Studies students, faculty, and friends. The talk was part of the School's Center for China-U.S. Cooperation's Jackson/Ho China Forum.
McNerney began his talk by looking back to President Nixon's visit to China in 1972. Speaking of the visit he said, "This vast and ancient world was ready to open her doors to the outside world." Indeed, China's doors are open and it has since become an important global power. "I'm constantly amazed by the pace of change," said McNerney. This change includes rapid growth in personal income and opportunity among China's citizens. McNerney added, "As incomes rise so does the ability to fly in airplanes." As a result, Boeing and China have formed an important partnership. Aside from selling planes to Chinese airlines (McNerney noted that Boeing just celebrated the delivery of the thousandth aircraft to China), Boeing assists China in developing their aviation infrastructure, and Chinese companies sells airplane components to Boeing.
McNerney suggested that future practitioners of international affairs can learn a great deal from the Boeing/China relationship. For example, Boeing is working with China's state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) on three joint projects. McNerney admits that he receives many questions on why Boeing works with a competitor, to which he often replies "cooperation and competition can coexist." Rather than focusing on competition, McNerney chooses to focus on shared interests.
Like the Boeing/China relationship, the U.S./China relationship is simultaneously cooperative and competitive, but he cautioned students against viewing China as an adversary. "At the Korbel School you're learning the craft of diplomacy. Keep this in mind, focus on shared interests." Stressing the importance of positive U.S./China relations and offering one last bit of advice, McNerney said, "we can't have the zero-sum game as we do in domestic politics or we will crash and burn."


Jeffrey Wolf – Chief Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI
“My name is Jeffrey Wolf and I am the Chief Flight Instructor at Paragon Flight Training. I started my flight training when I was 16 years old at Page Field, and not long after I received my Private Pilot certificate when I was 18 years old before leaving for college. My Alma Mater is Jacksonville University where I was very active in their aviation program. JU’s training was contracted through the Delta Connection Academy where I received the remainder of my flight training. I was later hired as a Flight Instructor for the Delta Connection Academy where I instructed for a nearly two years mainly teaching private and instrument students. After graduating in December of 2007, I was then hired by Comair, a Delta Connection Carrier, as a First Officer flying their regional jet.
I found Paragon Flight Training to be a perfect match for me as a flight instructor. Flying around Southwest Florida is surely one of the most beautiful places that I have ever flown. There is nothing more beautiful than seeing the islands from the sky and I get to say that this is my job. I have always had a passion for flying and I feel very privileged to have the chance to pass my passion on to my students. With a background in both career pilot flying and personal flying I feel I have experience to guide my students and Paragon Flight Training through the best possible training.”
Tony Pomponio – Director of Maintenance
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
“I began my aviation career in 1987 as student attending Eastern Michigan University enrolled in the aviation program. While attending University, I was hired by USAir as a Customer Service Agent which allowed me to learn all aspects of airline passenger handling, baggage handling, airport operations, and air freight services.
I transferred to the Detroit Institute of Aeronautics in 1988 and went on to earn my Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics ratings in 1990. My A & P licenses allowed me to transfer to USAir’s aircraft heavy maintenance department where I was able to work on a variety of aircraft including the McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80 series, the Boeing 737 200-400 series and Fokker F-28/F100 aircraft.
While working as an aircraft mechanic, I was able to earn my flight ratings from private, instrument, commercial, multiengine, and on to my CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings. While working as an aircraft mechanic and flight instructor, I had the opportunity to fly for a corporate flight department in Cessna 310/340 aircraft and the Piper Navajo and also earned my tailwheel endorsement and became a partner in a Bellanca Super decathlon aerobatic aircraft.
I was hired by Comair/Delta Connection in early 1998 as an Embraer Brasilia First Officer and was quickly transferred to the right seat of the Canadair Regional Jet. I also began working with the Airline Pilots association as an air safety representative whose duties included incident/accident investigation, maintenance liaison to Bombardier Aircraft and Comair.
In 2000, I earned my type rating in the Embraer Brasilia and upgraded to Captain. The Brasilia fleet was soon retired from Comair so I was able to earn my type rating in the Canadair Regional Jet and continued as a captain in the RJ.
In early 2006, I decided to venture out on my own and start a business which I have owned for the past six years.
I have been with Paragon Flight Training for the past three years as an active flight instructor and aircraft mechanic.”
Kelsey Mulloy – Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI
“Hi, my name is Kelsey Mulloy. I have always wanted to learn to fly but chose to wait until after college. After I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel and Tourism Management from Florida International University in Miami, I decided to fulfill my dream of becoming a pilot and began my training with Airline Transport Professionals in Fort Lauderdale, FL. When I completed their program, having received all of my instructor ratings, I decided to come back home to Southwest Florida. I grew up on Fort Myers Beach and thought being able to work in my hometown would be great.
Since coming home, I had flown a couple of times with Paragon’s instructors and thought that the atmosphere and the staff were very professional and fun. I am excited to now be a part of Paragon Flight’s team and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to teach others how to fly.”
Corey Brandt – Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
“Hello, my name is Corey Brandt and I am a Certified Flight Instructor for Paragon Flight Training. I was born and raised right here in Fort Myers, Florida. After graduating from Bishop Verot High School, I began my flight training and have enjoyed every minute since. I attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where I obtained my multiengine rating, and from there I went on to complete my commercial and instructor ratings with Paragon Flight Training.
In addition to my love for flying I also share a passion for boating. If I am not flying, you can find me out on Florida’s pristine waters.
I look forward to sharing my passion of flying and my flight experience with new students and fellow pilots. I encourage anyone interested in aviation to stop by our facility for a tour. I would be more than happy to show you around and answer any questions you might have.”
Will Monteverde – Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII, MEI
“Hi, my name is Will Monteverde and I am originally from Woodstock, NY. My love of flying brought me to Florida at the young age of 18 where I studied and earned my Private Pilot’s Certificate. I then moved out to California, where I met my beautiful wife. I had always dreamed of pursuing a career in aviation and turned this dream into a reality when I moved back to sunny Florida and continued my training at Paragon Flight School. I received my Instrument and Commercial ratings and then proceeded to my CFI and MEI ratings successfully all with the mentoring and guidance from the Paragon Team.
Paragon Flight Training has been an instrumental part of my success and I am very happy to be apart of the team and help my own students grow and learn.”
Josh Podlich – Flight Instructor
“Hello, my name is Josh and I am one of the newest members of the Paragon Flight Training Team. My flying career began at Ohio University where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation as well as a degree in Business Administration. After graduating OU in 2011, I was hired as a flight instructor for the OU Aviation Department where I spent several years dedicated to flight instruction. I moved to Florida in February 2013 to continuing my flight instruction career and to enjoy beautiful flying weather and gorgeous coastal views. While exploring the Sunshine State, I discovered Paragon Flight Training. I quickly realized that the most friendly flight professionals in the industry make up the Paragon Flight Training family. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm of aviation with everyone and welcoming new members to our aviation community!”
Ryan Hogan – Flight Instructor
“Hi, my name is Ryan Hogan . I’m originally from Jackson, NJ, but have relocated to Fort Myers to join the Paragon family. I graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 2010 , where I did most of my flight training as well as obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science. I have been flying since 2005 and still look in awe at the view every time. The combination of Southwest Florida’s beautiful landscape and Paragon’s steadfast commitment to consistent, effective, and safe flight instruction is what ultimately convinced me to pursue a position on their staff. I look forward to sharing my enjoyment of aviation with you.”
Daniel Aeschlimann- Flight Instructor
Hello, my name is Daniel Aeschlimann. I am Swiss, from Thun, the door of the beautiful region of Bernese Oberland. I started my flying career as a Private Pilot 23 years ago with a small airfield flight club in the Swiss alps (for the curiosity: Reichenbach LSGR).
After a technical education of 6 years in machine engineering, I became a train engineer and started to save money to become a pilot. I earned my Professional Airline Pilot degree with Horizon Swiss Flight Academy, in Zurich. I was hired by Crossair, a large regional airline in 1998. Crossair was like family even with over 3000 employees. My Home base was Geneva, Switzerland, where I flew the AVRO RJ100 as First Officer. With the bankruptcy of Swissair, Crossair took over the operation in 2001 and operates today as Swiss International Airlines.
After leaving Swissair at the end of 2003, I took a long trip through Asia where I started working as a train engineer instructor. But only two years later I took back to the skies and flew for Cirrus Airlines in Germany on the Dornier 328 Jet as First Officer.
Again, back as train engineer instructor in 2010, I was invited by the government of Switzerland to complete my European Flight Instructor certificate, to become a Flight Instructor for SPHAIR where we explore future aviation talents for the Air Force, Swiss International Airlines and other Swiss Airlines.
My wife, our dog and I live in Cape Coral, where we own a beauty salon and a small property cleaning business (Accent on Beauty). It is the first time I have the chance to work as a full time Flight Instructor, which is quite exciting. I am excited to share my motivation and excitement for aviation with future students here at Paragon Flight Training. I started renting airplanes at Paragon many years ago and completed all of my FAA Pilot licenses up to Flight Instructor right here. I can ensure you with Paragon you will get the best training possible in SW Florida… now in German too if you like!
Brynn Polonitza - Dispatcher
“Hello, my name is Brynn Polonitza and I work the dispatch position at Paragon. I initially came to Paragon as a student and after achieving my Private Pilot License I began my job as a dispatcher. Paragon has helped me fulfill dreams I never thought were possible, I always had a passion for flying and I love being at the airport. I graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2011 with my Bachelors degree in Communication and a minor in Spanish. I intended on going back to school for my Masters until I began to fly; after I did my discovery flight at Paragon I re-assessed my goals and decided I wanted to become a Pilot. The environment at Paragon is very friendly and I enjoy my time here as both a student and an employee. I’m a proud member of the Paragon team and look forward to welcoming new students!”
Larry & Joni – Dispatchers
“We retired and moved from Michigan in 2001 and a few short years later we were recruited by our grandchildren to help our at the flight school. Larry works a couple days a week cleaning planes in between flights keeps the facility in great shape. I work as a dispatcher as well as help Sarah with office tasks. We both enjoy working in such a friendly environment with our Grandson Chris and his wife Sarah and with their dedicated team of flight instructors.”
Retired Team Members
Although some of our team members have moved on to pursue other opportunities, they will always be part of the Paragon family.
CFI, CFII, MEI
CFI, CFII, MEI
CFI, CFII, MEI
“There really is no better flight school that you can work for than Paragon Flight. I came here with the hope to become a flight instructor, never knowing it would turn into the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. It truly is a family atmosphere at Paragon; the staff and management will help with anything. I mean really, there are not flight schools like this, I cannot stress this enough. The aircraft, the people, and the laughs will always bring me back. As I move on to my future career, my time at Paragon will be remembered as the greatest learning experience of my life. I enjoyed helping each and every student reach his or her goals to become a pilot. To all of those who are wondering, is this the flight school for me? The answer is yes. You will not be disappointed.”
Gabriela – Dispatcher
“Hi, my name is Gabriela, I was born in Quito, Ecuador. I have one beautiful daughter and a loving husband, my two doggies complete our family.I have my Associates in Criminal Justice and I am currently finishing my Bachelors in Public Service Administration with a concentration in Social Services at SouthWest Florida College. One of my favorite things to do is dance salsa and tropical rhythms. Working at Paragon Flight is awesome, the office environment is great and I look forward to meeting you all.”


Last Updated: Nov 16, 2017
Below is a list of the best quadcopter models by brand, model, and what each model is best suited for based on personal preference.
|Image||Quadcopter Model||Model Type||Purchase|
|DJI Mavic Pro|
(5 / 5 Our Rating)
|Drone/Quadcopter with Cutting Edge All-In-One Features||Check Price $$$|
|Walkera Scout X4 FPV|
(4.5 / 5 Our Rating)
|Drone/Quadcopter with Camera for Professional Filming||Check Price $$$|
|UDI U818A Wi-Fi HD|
(4.7 / 5 Our Rating)
|Drone/Quadcopter for Under $200||Check Price $$$|
|Hubsan H501S X4|
(4.5 / 5 Our Rating)
|Drone/Quadcopter for Flight Performance||Check Price $$$|
DJI Mavic Pro Video
Walkera Scout X4 Video
UDI U818A Wi-Fi HD Video
Hubsan H501S X4 Video
What to Look for Before Buying Your Quadcopter
Quadcopters or “Drones” are like some of the best RC helicopters that are designed with advanced battery and a flight controller technology. However, these small aircraft are easier to fly with its 4-rotor design so the features and recreational capabilities should be better points to look for first. A good tip to remember is not all quadcopters are built for camera/video footage but this will help decide which model to buy depending on its purpose of use. There are several micro/nano versions of quadcopters that have a 6-axis gyro capable of full aerobatics-flips, rolls, and other stunts. On the other hand, there are “drone/quadcopters” that are specifically designed for capturing professional imagery and video.
Brand/Model – Depending on the intent of purchase, quadcopters can be designed for performance maneuvers or built as a “drone/quadcopter kits” that are manufactured by popular brands such as DJI and Parrot with high definition cameras and GPS navigational systems. As with RC helicopters, quadcopters can be purchased based on skill level and your personal budget. You may want to just get a feel for flying a quadcopter with a less expensive model to start off while saving for a drone/quadcopter kit with all the “bells and whistles.”
Features – Is the quadcopter controlled by a radio controller like the RC helicopter or does it comes with an advanced GPS navigational system, smart phone/tablet applications, or quality high definition cameras? This will determine the type of quadcopter model to consider along with price.
Price – Quadcopters (some camera equipped) can range from $100-250+ and the high-end “drone/quadcopter kits” (quadcopters designed for film & photography) can range from $500-1000+
Cost of Maintenance – Again like RC helicopters, your quadcopter may eventually require maintenance. Therefore, depending on the type of model being considered for purchase, it’s a good idea to look at the cost of common replacement parts from the manufacturer. Although the quadcopter can be more expensive, it’s an easier type of small aircraft to fly so the likelihood of needing replacement parts will be lower. The good news is some of the top manufacturers are adding extra safety features to protect the small aircraft in case of an accident. There are also durable carrying cases that can be bought to ensure the product is protected when being transported or stored. You should also look for warranties that each manufacturer may offer when purchased.
These are just a few of the main purchase points to consider before finding the best quadcopter that’s right for you. For our quadcopter list, pilotmart.net will continue to provide new updates to our list as some of the top brands release newer models in the future.
A quadcopter is also referred to a quadrotor but more recently a “drone.” This type of helicopter is multi-rotored and the “quad” defines its ability to be propelled by 4 rotors. Juxtaposed to helicopters, the quadcopter uses two sets of identical fixed-pitched propellers. This set-up consists of two clockwise and two counter-clockwise propellers. All 4 rotors use a variation of revolutions per minute (RPM) for controlling lift and torque. Navigation for quadcopters is achieved by altering the rotation rate of 1 or more rotors. This alteration in the rotors allows the torque to change for lift and thrust abilities.
FAA Drone Regulations & Rules
*If your quadcopter/drone is going to be primarily flown outdoors vs indoors, FAA Registration rules will apply if your RC aircraft will weigh between .55 to 55 lbs. and will be used primarily for outdoor use.
Update: 5/25/2017: You no longer have to register consumer drones with the FAA from a recent court ruling.


Lt. Colonel John Phalon was one of the HH-60 helicopter pilots that assisted in the rescue of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell and was later involved in removing the remains of Michael Murphy, Danny Dietz , & Matt Axelson from the mountains of Afghanistan. Phalon was in the lead aircraft flying cover for the chopper that took Luttrell off the mountain.
In this e-mail interview Phalon discusses his background as a pilot and gives a detailed account of his involvement in Operation Redwings.
LoneSurvivor.net: Tell everyone a little bit about your background….your name, hometown, some info on your military career and pilot training, etc. Just however much you feel comfortable talking about.
John Phalon: My name is John “JP” Phalon. Although currently on active duty, at the time of the rescue I was a traditional reservist in the 305th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. The “traditional” means that I was one of those part time, “one-weekend-a-month-and-two-weeks-a-year” guys, although anyone in a flying unit in the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserves knows that particular characterization of service is a false one. We are charged to keep just as proficient and maintain the same exact currencies as our active duty counterparts, and thus are required to put in much more time with the unit than that commonly assumed by the public.


Foldable Drone With Camera Drone X Pro HD WiFi FPV RC Quadcopter Best Drones For Beginners
Foldable Drone With Camera HD WiFi FPV RC Quadcopter Headless Mode RC Helicopter Drone Altitude Hold 5MP Camera Selfie Dron
Name:pimpimsky RC Drone
Type 1:HD Camera Aircraft Quadcopter
Type 2:WIFI FPV RC Helicopter
Battery for Quadcopter: 3.7V 1800mAh Li-poly(Included)
Remote Control Battery: 4* 1.5V AA battery (Not Included)
Charging Time : About 60 mins(USB charging)
Flight time: About 13-15 minutes
Controlling distance: About 80 meters
Product size: 42*42*13 CM
Package contents: aircraft *1, remote control *1, USB charging cable *1, screwdriver *1, fan blade *4, protective frame *4, manual *1
Speed Control:Different speeds bring different flying experience,it's easier for you to handle.
3D Flips: Just press down the 3D Flip button on transmitter,and you get 360 degrees flip for perfect action and wonderful performance.
Headless Mode: In headless mode,the drone will fly toward the direction of the joystick,regardless of the head of the drone,easy to control.
Altitude Hold Mode:When you release the throttle stick,the drone stays hovering at the current height.
One-key Takeoff/Landing: Make the operation more convenient and it is very suitable for novice operation.


In November, a Russian Soyuz rocket have launched a top-mystery military satellite designed to investigate different satellites in space as per government reports. The Soyuz-2.1v launch vehicle brought the satellite into space from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, which is around 500 miles or 800 kilometers north of Moscow, for the Russian Defense Ministry, the service said in an announcement. The spacecraft is propelled into the objective circle from which the condition of domestic satellites can be checked, the service included. The optical hardware of the spacecraft additionally enables you to take photos of the Earth’s surface.
Roscosmos said in their very own announcement that, this is the fifth time a Soyuz-2 dispatch vehicle propelled in 2019 from Plesetsk. Soyuz-2 is the up and coming age of rockets after Soyuz-U, which experienced 435 dispatches from Plesetsk somewhere in the range of 1973 and 2012, Roscosmos included.
Russian specialists decided not to pull out of the dispatch early, however they issued airspace warning notification of “drop zones” for rocket pieces as stages fell away from the Soyuz, as per SpaceflightNow. Direction data from these notification propose that the Russians intended to dispatch a satellite into a close polar circle, which permits the satellite to see essentially the whole Earth after a few orbits.


(zeeharyana.com) :- Chandrayaan-2 currently orbiting the Moon has detected Argon-40 in the lunar exosphere according to ISRO. It has been able to do that with the help of its Chandra’s Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2) payload. Chandrayaan-2 has detected Argon-40 from an altitude of about 100 km. Argon-40 also known as 40Ar is an isotope of the noble gas Argon. Argon is third most abundant gas in the Earth’s Atmosphere.


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The Leon County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Section operates three Bell 206B3 Jet Ranger helicopters and is the primary aviation unit for the region. The section is staffed by five pilots all of which hold at a FAA commercial helicopter pilot certificates. Three of the pilots are also certified helicopter flight instructors. The Director of Aircraft Maintenance holds a FAA airframe and powerplant certificate with inspection authorization and manages all aircraft inspections and maintenance.
Mission equipment installed on the aircraft include FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) camera, color video camera, digital video recorder, real time video downlink transmitter, high power searchlight, mission management/mapping computer, gyro stabilized binoculars. An extensive multi band radio package allows instant radio communications with all Sheriff’s offices, police departments, state agencies, and fire departments in the area. Night vision goggles allow air crews to safely operate over the darkest areas of the county including the Apalachicola National Forrest.


The European Air Group Steering Group, comprising the Chiefs of Staff or their representatives of the
Air Forces of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom, met
in Madrid in Spain on 19 May.
The Steering Group is the highest governance body for the European Air Group and meets annually to
provide direction and guidance for its work. This meeting was hosted by General del Aire Javier Salto,
Chief of Staff of the Spanish Air Force, and was chaired by Lieutenant General Dennis Luyt, Commander
of the Royal Netherlands Air Force and Director of the European Air Group.
The aim of the Steering Group Meeting was to discuss the progress of current European Air Group
projects in order to shape their future development. The Air Chiefs discussed and provided national
perspectives on the following topics:
- Cross Maintenance of Member Nations’ Aircraft.
- Lessons from the Multinational Response to the War in Ukraine.
- National View on Operational Training Infrastructure and Opportunities for coordinating
Major National Exercises.
- Multinational vs National Approach to Rapid Air Power Projection.
- Challenges affecting EAG Project Engagement.
The outcomes of this meeting will be put into effect by the EAG Permanent Staff and specialists from
the seven Nations during the coming year and beyond.
The EAG undertakes projects and studies to identify realistic ways to improve interoperability
between member nations. It coordinates the development of Technical Arrangements that are legally
endorsed and produces handbooks and planning guides that enable enhanced interoperability. The
EAG trials its products and procedures under the auspices of the VOLCANEX series of exercises. The
EAG currently engages across a portfolio of projects, based around 4 four core pillars: Air Operations,
Force Protection, Logistics / AvMed, and CIS. The EAG was a catalyst for the creation of the European
Air Transport Command (EATC) and the European Personnel Recovery Centre (EPRC) which provide
concrete examples of interoperability success stemming from EAG projects. More recent success has
been the adoption by NATO of the EAG-developed Force Protection C2 handbook and the adoption
by the French Air Force of the EAG’s Air Mobile Protection TeamHandbook.


Can You See Satellites With A Telescope
Since the launch of Sputnik in 1957, humans have been hurling tons of stuff into earth orbit. More than 2,500 vehicles have been launched and there are over 35,000 objects larger than 10 cm being tracked by NASA. Some of these objects are active satellites (communications, research, weather, spy, etc) while others are junk from launch vehicles. That’s a lot of stuff!
Can you see satellites with a telescope?
Yes, depending on the size, you can clearly see satellites with a telescope. The two of the brightest satellites that you can see even without a telescope are the Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station (ISS), the largest manmade object in Earth orbit. When the position of the sun and the orbit of these satellites are just right, they can easily be seen. The ISS can appear as bright as Venus.
Although, TV satellites live in geosynchronous orbits approximately 22,000 miles (35,420 km) away, so it is impossible to see them unless you have a big telescope.
However, there are lots of satellites that pass overhead in asynchronous orbits that are only 200 or 300 miles away. If you live in a place that has a very clear sky, simply lie on your back on a moonless night and look carefully. Occasionally you will see something that looks like a star, but it is moving. That’s a satellite!
Here is a list of budget friendly telescopes under $200 that you can use to look at satellites from Earth’s surface.
How Many Satellites Can You See?
Out of 35,000 satellites now in orbit around Earth, there are a large portion of manmade satellites that can be seen with the naked eye. Sightings can number up to a hundred in a single night if you have good viewing conditions. Here is a database of all the satellites in the world.
What does a satellite look like from the Earth?
To identify a satellite you are looking for a star that looks like it is slowly moving across the night sky. On average they are visible for several minutes although some can be present for longer.
The important thing to note is that unlike a plane, most satellites do not ‘blink’ or flash (unless they reflect the light of the Sun directly towards Earth, such as an Iridium flare). They remain a steady brightness and follow consistent speed and direction across the sky.
Here is a list of beginner friendly telescopes that you can use to see the larger satellites from Earth.
How To See Satellites From Earth
Satellites don’t have exterior lights. Even if they did, the lights wouldn’t be bright enough to see from the ground. When you spot a satellite, you are actually seeing reflected sunlight. The ISS has a huge array of reflective solar panels that reflect a lot of sunlight, making it easy to see.
Unless you are spotting the super bright ISS, you need to be away from city lights. Head out to the country. The best time to spot satellites is just after dark or before dawn when the sun is a few degrees below the horizon.
Which Other Satellites Can You See From Earth
Along with the ISS, you can also look for
- China’s Tiangong-1 space laboratory,
- Hubble Space Telescope
- Russia’s Soyuz and Progress spacecraft,
- SpaceX’s Dragon and
- Orbital ATK’s Cygnus capsules
How To See ISS With A Telescope
During the northern summer, when the nights are the shortest, the time that a satellite in a low-Earth-orbit (like the ISS) can remain illuminated by the sun can extend throughout the night – a situation that can never be attained during other times of the year.
Because the ISS circles the Earth about every 90 minutes on average, this means that it’s possible to see it not just on one singular pass, but for several consecutive passes.
Moreover, because the ISS revolves around the Earth in an orbit that is inclined 51.6-degrees to the equator, there are two types of passes that are visible.
In the first case – “Type I” pass, the ISS initially appears over toward the southwestern part of the sky and then sweeps over toward the northeast.
About seven or eight hours later, it becomes possible to see a second type of pass – “Type II”, but this time with the ISS initially appearing over toward the northwestern part of the sky and sweeping over toward the southeast.
We are a team of active amateur astronomers, here to help you with all your astronomy and science related needs – this is anything, from reviewing the latest telescopes to be released to talking about gravity and neurons. The Big Bang Optics was started because of our love for astronomy and to help others like us find the best telescope and accessories.
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The International Space Station is almost 20 years old. The Russians started the building of the first space station in space in 1998, and crews have been living there since 2000.
As per NASA
The space station is as big inside as a house with five bedrooms. It has two bathrooms, a gymnasium and a big bay window. Six people are able to live there. It weighs almost a million pounds. It is big enough to cover a football field including the end zones. It has science labs from the United States, Russia, Japan and Europe.
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live. The space station is also a unique science laboratory. Several nations worked together to build and use the space station. The space station is made of parts that were assembled in space by astronauts. It orbits Earth at an average altitude of 220 miles. It travels at 17,500 mph. This means it orbits Earth every 90 minutes.
India is not yet a participant in the ISS, primarily because of the costs involved. India has been involved in creating a frugal approach — an approach that costs less money — to space exploration. The greatest example of that is the Mangalayan.
As, technology advances, there are more and more new jobs that will become available. One of those could be working in space, on new space stations.
Have you read : Living on Mars — is it even possible


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Business Sector Manager Ms. Heidi Ravn Dansk Export Association / Danish Airport Group Directe line +45 87 20 45 65 E-mail firstname.lastname@example.org
China’s aviation industry is facing unprecedented opportunities for rapid growth and development. Beijing Capital International Airport is now the second busiest in the world. Organised in response to industry needs to gain access to this major market, inter airport China provides an unmissable opportunity for companies within all sectors serving the airport industry to grow their presence in China. Now in 10th year and 5th show cycle, inter airport China 2012 will provide companies serving the airport sector with an unparalleled opportunity to present their capabilities in this dynamic and flourishing market.
China is increasing its total number of airports from 175 to 230 over the next five years and will be investing approximately 390bn USD to purchase 3,710 new aircraft. The International Air Transport Association forecasts that Chinese international passengers will increase from 49.2million in 2009 to 82.1 million by 2014. This is a striking 66.87% increase.
China also plans to open its airspace below 4,000 meters to civilian aircraft. Already possessing the second largest economy in the world, China’s large involvement with the aviation industry means the country will eventually become the second largest market in the world for general aviation aircraft like helicopters and turboprop aircraft.


Schwarze regenerative air, airport sweepers are used at the world’s leading international airports, military air bases, and small regional airports because they offer the perfect combination of exceptional value, superior performance, and flexibility. With options that include CNG or diesel, high powered magnets for ferrous metals, catch basin vacuum, and side air blast, Schwarze sweepers can be used for multiple airport surface cleaning needs including road sweeping, ramp debris and litter removal, high-speed runway sweeping, high-speed air blast cleaning, glycol removal, wet vacuum behind rubber and paint removal machines, and catch basin vacuuming.
Unlike pure vacuum technology which requires a lot of power and has the potential to exhaust FOD and other debris into the atmosphere, Schwarze regenerative air technology air makes use of both positive pressure and vacuum airflow. Regenerative technology maintains the compressed air in a sealed loop and is not returned to the atmosphere. Instead, the pressurized air is forced across an air knife approximately 2.5 meters wide across the sweeping head. The air knife scrapes the runway surface with sheet of pressurized air, lifting dirt and foreign object debris also known as FOD (TOS = FOD) off the runway surface.
The performance of the Schwarze A7 meets FAA guidelines for removing FOD such as ball bearings, rivets, and other metals at vehicles speeds of 25 KPH ( TOS = 15 MPH). After the air passes through the knife, the vacuum from the blower fan inlet scavenges the blast air and carries it to the containment vessel. This blast and recovery cycle continues indefinitely with no air beyond leakage returning to the atmosphere. The regenerative air has several advantages in that both sides of the blower fan are doing cleaning work. This increases the working efficiency allowing less power use. Regenerative runway sweepers generally only need 100 KW to do the same amount of work as the pure vacuum with 200KW. This results in a significant fuel savings and can also operate with smaller containment vessel size and much less liquid for debris separation. Because of the continuous cycle at a lower airflow, removal of the debris from the airflow is much more efficient and may be accomplished through multiple cycles of regeneration.


On July 17, the U.S. Air Force announced it awarded a $15 billion Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for its C-130J Super Hercules program.
Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts provide for an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time. IDIQs help streamline the contract process and speed service delivery. With the C-130J IDIQ announced on July 17, the U.S. Air Force will use the allocated money to fund aircraft procurement (including Foreign Military Sales) development of new capabilities, engineering services, initial spares and support equipment for its C-130J Super Hercules programs.
This IDIQ has an ordering period of five year and an execution period of 10 years with a ceiling of $15 billion.
Important facts about this IDIQ include:
– This is a sole-source IDIQ.
– It is not an outright award of $15 billion or a contract awarded for $15 billion worth of orders for aircraft or support. It defines a “cap” for funding in a defined time.
– Aircraft and service contracts associated with this IDIQ will still have to be ordered and funded through standard contracting processes.
This IDIQ streamlines previous, independent contract work for procurement and research and development under the umbrella of one contracting vehicle. It facilitates for a simplified contracting process between the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin, providing efficiencies between both organizations and creating an agile acquisition and software development framework.
C-130J 5736 Tower Shot. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Marietta, Ga. Lockheed Martin Photography by Todd R. McQueen


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A320 Quiz Revise your aircraft and company procedure knowledge with this flashcard App. For Jetstar Pacific Airlines flight crew only. Application is password protected. Available decks Limitations - Official A320 limitations and more. Memory Items - Official A320 memory items and more. Ops...
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AVMOSYS is a 21st Century software suite from ARGUS International that was designed specifically for business aviation professionals. AVMOSYS manages information and data that spans significantly beyond the flight schedule and helps you manage your flight operation business. AVMOSYS is the only...
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Landing Soon provides project managers, scrum practitioners or anyone managing a number of projects or activities with a high level view on project status. Landing Soon is oriented to software teams allowing each 'flight' /project to store release version and build details. Each flight can...
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CrewMobile is for use with the merlot.aero suite of products. merlot.aero allows airline operations staff the ability to securely distribute timely and relevant information to crew. With CrewMobile, airline crew can log on securely to view and manage their duties, duty changes, flight crew info...
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While the whole world is caught in the mysterious disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines Flight no. 370 (MH370), going every time on Search engines, to get its latest updates is not cool! I know, when you can have app for everything, necessary or not necessary, why not have an app for an...
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JSBSim Flight Dynamics Model is an open source flight dynamics model (FDM) that compiles and runs under many operating systems, including Linux, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Linux, IRIX, Cygwin (Unix on Windows), etc. The FDM is essentially the physics/math model that defines the...
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Flight Navigation Planner project is a tool for making flight plans based on known airports. Flight Navigation Planner lets you make flight plans based on known airports, navaids, fixes, or cities. You can use the sectional charts, wacs, or the vector/terrain planning charts. It calculates...
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It's clock Crew Fight Club with a very unique graphic theme!
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Flight for Fight is an adrenaline pumping action shooting game in the "shoot'em all" style that involves you in the world of the air battles of World War II. Two sides of the conflict are presented in the game: US Air Forces and Luftwaffe. So, you have an opportunity to fly and fight on legendary...
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With today's modern technology, the Pro Flight Simulator can help aspiring pilots and flying enthusiasts can develop their skills through a three-dimensional simulator. Becoming a pilot and being able to smoothly and swiftly operate an aircraft can be very difficult, but learning how to fly is a...
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Award winning add-on to both FSX and FS2004 known as Multi Crew Experience.
MCE is a speech based add-on that allows the flight simulator enthusiasts to fly the heavies in a far more realistic way.
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Samsung A927 Flight II Video Converter is an all-in-one and professional converter for you to enjoy the multimedia on all Samsung A927 Flight II mobile phone. This Samsung A927 Flight II Video Converter can convert all video to MP4, 3GP video formats and AAC, MP3, WAV audio for Samsung A927...
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Rosters is a sophisticated staff scheduling solution supporting both 'shift based' and 'timebar' scheduling. Complex algorithms manage 'Automated Scheduling' and 'Workforce Optimisation'. Highly variable 'Employee Availability' information is stored and used in conjunction with automated...
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"ProFlightSimulator is one of the most popular flight simulators for pc online today" In this ProFlightSImulator review we will take a look at this product and see what are the pros and cons of this package. ProFlightSimulator Review - What Exactly Is This Package?
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This is a simple Flight Simulator demonstrates the transforming the view in Direct3D. Use the W, A, S, and D keys to navigate, and press 'esc' to quit .
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These MATLAB and Simulink files accompany the textbook "Atmospheric & Space Flight Dynamics-Modeling & Simulation with MATLAB & Simulink", Birkhauser, Boston, 2006 by Ashish Tewari.
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I created this function to assist in displaying flight test data.It creates a patch and a collection of hg transform objects which allow one to easily update the figure.Also allows the control surfaces to be moved.Bar meters are included to display altitude, Mach number and g's.Typically one...
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GiPSy Flight Manager is an extension for FireFox web browser that provides: downloading flight tracklogs from your GPS instrument and creating IGC in a very easy and intuitive way well arranged and usable logbook of all your flights route optimization - you can compute the best route that you...
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Ballooning begins just after dawn when flying conditions are perfect: cool temperatures, calm winds and clear skies.
There is no physical sensation of movement or wind, because you are traveling with the gentle air currents that layer the sky. In contrast to standing on a building or structure, there is no fear of height because your eyes have no linear perspective to judge distance from the ground.
Expect to spend three to five hours with approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of flight time, depending on landing opportunities. You are welcome to participate ʻhands onʼ with the exciting set up and inflation process.
Once you lift off the ground, our chase crew will follow until you land and return you back to the meeting site. Invite your spectators to join in the whole experience.
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With more than 35 years experience, Wine Country Balloons is the highest rated, FAA Safety-Certified hot air ballooning company in this region. Not only is our service the original and oldest established company in the county (since 1979), it has also safely flown more passengers here than all other companies combined: more than 30,000 passengers.


AstroSat data is opened once again by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) for inviting scientific research proposals from the nation’s astronomy community.
ISRO made this announcement of opportunity (AO) on Tuesday inviting the entire Indian Scientific community for submitting the research proposals towards utilization of data from any and/or all the experiments for limited financial assistance. Also, five Scientific payloads were flown onboard AstroSat.
AstroSat data was opened for the last time to the public on September 26, 2018. Therefore, 2021 is the first in three year to once again open the archiving data and allow various Indian researchers to contribute extensive knowledge and data to the Indian space organization.
The main purpose of opening this data is for utilizing its archival data for the public so that proper scientific research would be carried out with the help of space scientists across the world.
AstroSat is India’s first satellite mission dedicated to Astronomy. It was launched on September 28, 2015 into a 650km orbit. It is a multiwavelength satellite capable of observing simultaneously from Optical/UV to hard X-rays though soft X-rays.
The main objective of this mission is to study the celestial sources in X-ray, optical and UV spectral bands simultaneously.
The satellite has unique High-energy X-rays and ultraviolet telescopes working in tandem. These rays and telescopes help the multi-wave length observations to provide a world-class data to the organization. These observations were started just six months aback.
Their features include payloads of Ultraviolet (near and far), limited optical, and X-ray regime from 0.3 keV to 100keV.
Considering these payloads, AstroSat produces this data and sends it across the globe.
Including payloads, other elements including Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT), Soft X-ray Telescope (SXT), Large Area X-ray Proportional Counter (LAXPC), Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) and Scanning Sky Monitor (SSM) are made open for users around the world.
Proposals could be submitted by scientists from universities and educational/research institutions in India.
The eligibility criteria for leading the project as Principle Investigator (PI) is that the scientist or researcher from any Indian university or educational institution must have at least a minimum remaining service of four years superannuation.


Brief History is a short account of the history of the 611 Squadron.
Commanding Officers is a list of all the commanding officers to serve with the 611 Squadron and the dates they served between.
Bases is a list of all the bases where the squadron was stationed including the dates and type of aircraft employed at the time
The Roll of Honour includes the rank, service number, date and remarks.
The Time Charts graphically represent the base, commanding officer and aircraft of the 611 Squadron over time, during and after World War Two.


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The power supply system of a multifunctional robotic complex for long-term operation based on a tethered high-altitude unmanned platform "Albatros".
The "Albatros" complex is intended for use in both civil and defense industries, performing the tasks of intelligence, electronic warfare, organizing broadband wireless communications over long distances, creating a modern telecommunications infrastructure in emergency situations, as well as protecting critical facilities and the state border.
The power supply system was developed in conjunction with ICS RAS
The power supply system parameters:


A career in the airline industry is one filled with excitement and many great opportunities for those prepared for them, with the right training. As an aircraft maintenance technician (AMT), you may be wondering whether this is the case, especially with the current global situation. Find out more about aircraft maintenance technicians at www.flight-mechanic.com/aircraft-mechanic-requirements/.
AMT has many opportunities for work in airline companies and also away from those airline companies. There is plenty of exposure and growth for example when you find work in situations where you are constantly exposed to live aircraft.
You get to improve your technical skills when you apply your training in troubleshooting and repair work. At the same time, you get to learn so much more dealing with different aircraft in different circumstances. Apart from what is taught and what you pick in the field, you get to build up your experience in unique situations. There are strict guidelines when it comes to troubleshooting and repair procedures for aircraft. But through experience, you get to see unique circumstances that demand you go above and beyond textbook interpretations. Such experiences help you get better at your job in future scenarios.
You can also find work that does not necessarily have you handling the aircraft directly on a constant basis. There is the position of a maintenance controller for example. Having performed in the role of an AMT for a while, you will have the necessary experience to handle the responsibilities that come with the role of a maintenance controller. You will organize and oversee the interaction between the management offices and the AMTs in the field. You will also arrange all work for the AMTs, ensuring they have what they need, and that they work in the most effective and efficient schedule. See more here about aircraft maintenance.
You could also progress to occupy the fleet management and reliability position. The work entails analyzing how reliable the aircraft systems are, and proposing solutions moving into the future. Your experience as an AMT is critical for this role, as it needs someone who understands the intricacies of aircraft operations, who can accurately analyze those systems and make appropriate recommendations.
You may also find work outside airlines, but still in the aviation industry. There are aircraft and component manufactures who need those with experience in AMT work to help in designing, refining, and improving their products. Your understanding of how aircraft operate and their behavior in different circumstances puts you in a unique position to tell how changes to its design will pan out.
If you are interested in a career in the aviation industry, you will find the position of an AMT to be one that will give you so many options in the future. You can read more about the necessary training on this site. Check out this post that has expounded on the topic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_maintenance_technician.


Downside: Not a lot of freedom of travel... You need a crew, a motorboat, and it requires a long hose line (and powerful jet pump) to feed the H20 propellant. Also, you won't be able to wear a tuxedo like James Bond and drop in on friends—well, you can but you'll look like the cat dragged you in—swimwear fashions only. (Now if you friends live along the waterfront, then sure, why not?)
Upside: No FAA pilot's certificate required. It's safe to fly with nearly unlimited time in the air with flights up to 30 feet in altitude. Test flights are available in New Jersey, Florida, Nevada, and California and range from $170-$250 plus for 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of flight instruction.
You can purchase your own, complete one-person jetpack kit for around $10,000.


By Adam Hunt
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Material: Embroidered patch
When hostilities finished in 1945 the squadron revived and began to fly the Seafire. From 1950 to 1954 the 11th Flottille carried out two campaigns in Indochina achieving 344 war missions and 950 flying hours in the F-6F Hellcat. In 1955 the Flottille fought in North Africa flying the Aquilon. In 1960 the Flotilla was assigned to the French Aircraft Carrier "Clemenceau". April 1st, 1963 was the day the Flotille received the brand new aircraft, built by Marcel Dassault for carrier ops. the "Etandard IV M".
In 1967 the Flottille left hyeres to be stationed at Landivisiau, this is today still the home base of Flotille 11. In 1978, the "Etandard" was replaced by its more capable successor the "Super-Etandard". which still is the operational aircraft at this time.
The 11th Flottille does not have a tiger in their crest, however the Clemenceau carried the tiger crest when they where admitted to the NTA. When in 1997 the "Clemenceau" retired from service the squadron was allowed to keep their tiger-status for they had shown true tiger spirit in past years.
Currently the 11th Flottille uses the French Aircraft Carrier "Charles De Gaulle" for its off base operations, the carrier was the home from which the squadron operated in the Kosovo crisis. The 11th Flottille is on of the squadron awaiting the arrival of the Aeronavale's newest aircraft the Dassault "Rafale M".


The New England Patriots now can say they own 55 Jets.
As if winning Super Bowls weren’t enough, the Patriots are once again proving their dominance over the NFL by becoming the first team to purchase their own plane to travel to games – and they bought two.
The team purchased two 767 Boeing wide-body jets earlier this offseason, and retrofitted each plane with nothing but first-class seats, some of which recline completely. The exterior was coated with team livery, including a tail wing featuring their five Lombardi trophies.
With the purchase, the franchise becomes the first in the NFL to out-right own their own plane, with other teams chartering flights to away games.
According to sources, the models the Pats bought are extended range, allowing them to fly nonstop for about 12 hours. The price Robert Kraft and the team could have paid in upwards of $400 million for the pair.
Why two you may ask? The entire team, coaching staff, and equipment load can fit on one, meaning the second will used as a backup.


The international aerospace course aims to develop the basic competences acquired in a international aerospace course and take them to a higher level in terms of knowledge, critical reflection, making judgements and working independently. In order to achieve the levels we aim for, the international aerospace course requires that you specialise and choose a specific direction within the domain of aerospace engineering. Since all of the faculty’s teaching and research activities centre on aerospace vehicles, the range of choices available focuses entirely on aircraft and spacecraft.
With a degree in Aerospace Engineering in your pocket, the world is almost literally at your feet. You will be an attractive job candidate outside the aerospace industry as well: International aerospace graduates are much sought-after in the banking and consultancy sectors, both in the Netherlands and abroad. The good balance between educating academic and analytical skills with the hands-on (i.e. practical) skills and the focus of the curriculum on working in teams create career opportunities besides the Aerospace industry also.


BIO DATA: GP CAPT NOEL AMIYAKUMAR MOITRA VM (RET'D)
An alumnus of Loyola School and Junior College, Pune, I hold a Diploma in German, obtained in 1972 from Goethe-Institut at Max Mueller Bhavan, Pune. A linguist, I speak French, Hindi and three other regional languages. I have led a rather unusual existence, from a fighter pilot to an eminent journalist to a Defence Consultant.
- Passed SSLC Exam with Distinction.
- 1st in UPSC Selection Exam (Air Force) for the National Defence Academy.
- 1st in NDA Air Branch Cadets written tests.
- 1st in 107 Pilot's Course Ground Subjects.
- 1st in Flying Instructors School, Tambaram, Chennai.
- Bagged Majithia Trophy with record marks that still stand.
- Inducted MiG-21 bis in 1976.
- Fastest 1,000 hrs on the MiG-21 Bis.
- Appointed sub-editor for the Air Force Flight Safety Magazine
- Inducted Mirage 2000 aircraft in 1985, after a 10-month training period.
- Only one of two pilots to induct 2 types of aircraft.
- Fastest 1,000 hours on the Mirage 2000 in the world.
OTHER ASPECTS: SERVICE LIFE
- Edited all IAF Coffee Tables from 1990 to 1996.
- Staff Officer to 2 Air Chiefs.
- Edited all that they wrote, from important letters to newspaper releases, compliments to obituaries.
- Did 11 months flying cross-training in Germany.
- Flt Cdr of first Mirage 2000 Squadron.
- Commanded a Mirage 2000 Squadron.
- Awarded Vayu Sena Medal in '93.
- Only pilot to fire an S-530D BVR missile; it cost as much as a Mig 21 Bis.
- Base Cdr at that Station, with 15,000 heads.
- 1st in Staff College Entrance exam.
- Did Staff Course in UK.
- Did my BBA in the UK (University of Reading).
- Did AREA Course in Japan.
- Equally fluent in both UK and US English.
|FELICITATED BY ACM SK MEHRA, CAS IAF, ON CROSSING 1000 HRS ON MIRAGE 2000|
|BASE CDR RECEIVES ME ON LANDING AFTER CROSSING 1000 HRS ON TYPE|
|MIRAGE 2000 LANDING ON A HIGHWAY|
|WITH SINGAPORE AIR CHIEF|


Explorations: Landing on the Moon
The Orbiter Space Simulator: An Appreciation
Apollo 11 CSM on the trip back from the moon
This appreciation of Orbiter was written in 2006, but remains up-to-date as of December 2009. Ironically, I discovered Orbiter just as development slowed down. Over the next three years, Orbiter did not release any new versions, and NASSP released a progression of betas. You'll see that, even in 2006, I had to search around a bit, as many people had dropped out of the community and their information had grown out of date. It's hard to keep a community-driven project going.
The first decade of the twenty-first century is an exciting time to be a space nut. Not only is the International Space Station whizzing overhead constantly, but China has launched men into orbit, and private spaceflight is finally getting off the ground. But even this frenzy of activity does not begin to approach the excitement of the 1960s, when the Apollo program launched men to the moon. Fortunately, we can relive and reenact the heady days of the Space Race through another technological wonder — the computer.
In 1995, director-producer Ron Howard introduced a whole new generation to the excitement of the Apollo program with his box-office smash Apollo 13, starring self-avowed space nut Tom Hanks as Commander Jim Lovell. Avoiding the use of NASA stock footage, the effects crew at Digital Domain used nascent digital techniques -- Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) and computer compositing -- to enhance traditional effects techniques of photographing spacecraft miniatures.
Three years later, Tom Hanks convinced HBO to invest in an excellent 12-hour miniseries on the Apollo programs, From the Earth to the Moon, which received a larger total budget than the earlier motion picture. Digital effects were used more extensively on the miniseries, which combined CGI effects with color-corrected stock footage for a docudrama look. Besides, Moore's Law meant that four times as much computer power had become available since the film.
Well, time continues marching on, and the expensive Silicon Graphics workstations of yesteryear now pale in comparison with the computers sitting on your desk. In 2000, Dr. Martin Schweiger of University College London began work on a 3D space simulator called Orbiter. Over the years, he has maintained it, added features, and most importantly, developed an architecture that allows for community-contributed add-ons. In fact, even the core feature of sound effects — launch rumbles, spacecraft ambient noise, communications chatter — is implemented as an add-on, written by Orbiter enthusiast Dan Steph.
Orbiter screenshot. T+0:09:20. The expended Saturn V second stage separates. The small jets of flame are the ullage thrusters.
The beauty of the simulator is that it provides a much deeper understanding and appreciation of the technology that got Apollo to the moon. I've been a space nut since I was six years old, when my father bought me a copy of The Omni Space Almanac. I've read about the technology in numerous books and articles, but no matter how exciting those descriptions were, they nevertheless remained words on paper. Orbiter, in contrast, provides the visceral thrill of being able to (virtually) flip the switches and push the keys on the DSKY, then actually see them take effect on the spacecraft. Spaceflight concepts that are usually difficult to understand become second-nature after they've been tried out in the simulator. Perplexing orbital mechanics that had previously been brain-twisters of 3D geometry now become intuitively obvious.
Microsoft Flight Simulator virtually buckles you in the pilot seat without having to shell out $100 an hour to rent a Cessna. Orbiter has taken the trail blazed by the long-since discontinued Microsoft Space Simulator (1994), and paved it into a multi-lane expressway. With Orbiter and its add-ons, you can (virtually) strap yourself into the astronaut's couch for $20 million less than it costs to fly along on a Soyuz mission to the International Space Station. In some ways, it's better. You can get a flying license and actually control a plane, but even the billionaire space tourists are mostly just sightseeing. This is truly a geeky thrill that will not be available for decades to come.


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The stand is designed for mounting and dismantling the main gearbox of the helicopter.
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The fixture is designed for underwing fueling of hydraulic systems of the helicopter, filling the hydraulic system of the ramp of the helicopter Mi-8 MTV, as well as for draining the working fluid from hydraulic systems of the helicopter and hydraulic ramp and remove air from the hydraulic system.
Funnel with filter, with flexible hose, clamp and tip. OST1 10892-73 designed for filling products with oil, fuel, hydraulic fluids when performing maintenance and repair work.
The unit is designed for charging of fire extinguishers of type 1-2, 1-4, 2-8, 2-16 aircraft.
The ladder is to service the helicopter. It consists of a main part and two additional sections.
Tools for Mi-8 helicopter and its modifications
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A quick up date to my recent post on the scrubbing of the test launch of Orbital Science’s Antares rocket from the NASA Wallop’s Island Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The purpose of this test launch was to demonstrate the commercial viability of this rocket as part of a NASA program to move a good deal of the space program into private enterprise. In fact, the success of this launch will secure for Orbital contracts for 8 resupply missions to the International Space Station, missions I believe are now being flown by Russia, which is being well compensated for same I’m sure, so it will be nice to see that money stay right here in the good ole US of A. But the part that still amazes me, astounds me actually, is that this entire effort is taking place on the northern border of the Eastern Shore, surrounded by the bucolic bays and salt meadows of the Assateague Wildlife Refuge, being as closely observed by the herd of Chincoteague wild ponies as by the throng of national media reporters staged here for this launch. Because as unlikely as it seems, something about the exact physical location of Wallops Island makes it one of the few places in the US which is perfectly positioned to most easily thrust a payload into orbit. Who would have thunk it ?
On Wednesday, after having rushed up to Wallops to see the first lift-off attempt which was unfortunately scrubbed at T minus 12 ( space jargon for cancelling the whole darn thing 12 minutes before the witching hour) because of an umbilical problem (more space lingo meaning the thingamajigg connecting to the back end might fall off too early ), we spent the rest of the evening having fun with our grandson, visiting the Refuge and having a seafood dinner at Wright’s. The flight was rescheduled for Saturday so once again, zip-zip, a one hour drive up to Wallops only to discover once we got there that it was cancelled again, this time because of excessive upper level winds ( space-speak for it’s too darn windy out there). Why on earth they couldn’t decide that an hour earlier rather than a half hour earlier is a mystery to me, but there we were again, launchless in Chincoteague.
NASA’s mission update website showed Sunday as the new reschedule date, with 5 pm designated as zero hour. So about 2 pm on Sunday we started trying to decide whether to make that whole two hour round trip for yet a third time. But since it just seemed so windy, leaves were rustling in the trees, the wind chime on the back deck was singing its little heart out, even our Soleri wind bell was clanging away, Hubby and I both agreed that no way are they doing to launch this thing today. Ha, talk about famous last words ! We flipped on NASA TV, channel 184 courtesy of Dish, about 4:30 just to double check. Voila’ , the countdown was pressing on ! I just couldn’t believe it, the mission had not been scrubbed because of the wind. And so after two false alarm trips to see the real thing, we were now going to have to watch it on TV instead of getting to see, hear and feel the entire experience parked just across Watt’s Bay from the actual launch pad. Anyway, I got my camera ready because we were pretty sure that if we rushed outside right after liftoff we would be able to see it by looking northeast across the lawn. And sure enough, there it was , streaking across the sky at a fair clip, 7900 mph according to the NASA commentator. Got a pretty good picture of the puffy white contrail, would much rather have had one of the lift-off, but it was exciting nevertheless. Congrats to all involved, a new day has dawned for Wallop’s Island, or I should say, for the the Eastern Shore’s new Mid-Atlantic Spaceport ! (Posted by Marlene Cree, licensed Virginia agent with Blue Heron Realty Co., 7134 Wilsonia Neck Dr., Machipongo VA )
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Flight Protection: The propeller cage with semi-enclosed safety design performs as a fortress, protecting the propellers with all-round protection. Meanwhile, it improves flight safety, and prevents people and objects from being injured or damaged by rotating propellers in the collision event. Thus, it is useful for beginners or when flying the drone indoors or in places with many obstacles.
Specially Made for DJI FPV: The propeller guard is manufactured exclusively for DJI FPV.
Convenient Design: The propeller guard is designed with a hole to uncover the indicator light, so there is no need to dismount the cage. Also,the front and rear integrated structure can keep the propeller protector stable and anti-shake in service status.
Lightweight Material: The whole set of the protector is made of plastic with good toughness and it weighs only 89g, which brings no burden to the drone and will not affect its normal flight.
Quick Installation: The dividual parts of the disassembled propeller guard are marked with A, B, A1, B1. Connect A and B first. Then insert the left feet of the drone into this combined part, DO make sure that the rear of the drone facing you during the installation. Thirdly, fasten the buckle respectively. The same goes for A1 and B1.


DGCA Issues SOPs for Airlines Amid Fog-Induced Flight Delays/ANI
DGCA Issues SOPs for Airlines Amid Fog-Induced Flight Delays
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for airlines in response to frequent flight delays caused by foggy conditions, particularly at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
The SOPs require airlines to provide accurate real-time information on flight delays, published on their websites or communicated to affected passengers through SMS, WhatsApp, and email.
Airlines are advised to display updated information at airports and, in anticipation of delays, may cancel flights sufficiently in advance.
The move comes as 22 domestic flights from Delhi faced delays exceeding three hours due to reduced visibility from persistent fog.


No-Jetlag Homeopathic Tablets 32 (Enough for 50 hours flying time)
No Jet Lag Tablets are useful to relieve the symptoms of Jet Lag on long haul flights.
It helps to reduce the stresses and body symptoms due to time changes.
Each No-jetlag tablet contains equal parts of Homeopathic preparations: Arnica montana 30c, Bellis perennis 30c, Chamomilla 30c, Ipecacuana 30c, Lycopodium 30c.
Chew One tablet on each takeoff and one every 2 hours of flight and one on each landing. Intervals of up to 4 hours in flight are acceptable if sleeping.
Children under 5 years : One tablet every 4 hours.
No-Jetlag is best taken seperately from meals.
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The Naval aviator with two master’s degrees talks to us about NASA’s past—and future.
We were exceptionally lucky to be able to sit down for an hour or so with Victor Glover, an accomplished aviator and test pilot who became an astronaut four years ago. Glover’s perspective on the current state of the astronaut corps and the way NASA operates provides a fascinating window into what it’s like to be an astronaut now—and what it might have been like to train for that voyage from the Earth to the Moon.
Listing image by James Blair / NASA
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Apollo Program, Ars Technica brings you an in depth look at the Apollo missions through the eyes of the participants.


(Reuters) — A SpaceX rocket with an unmanned crew capsule blasted off on Saturday for the Worldwide House Station, in a key milestone for Elon Musk’s house firm and NASA’s long-delayed aim to renew human spaceflight from U.S. soil later this yr.
SpaceX’s 16-foot-tall (4.9 meter) Crew Dragon capsule, atop a Falcon 9 rocket, lifted off from Florida’s Kennedy House Middle at 2:49 a.m. (0749 GMT), carrying a check dummy nicknamed Ripley.
The capsule efficiently separated from the rocket about 11 minutes later, sparking cheers within the management room, and commenced its journey to the house station.
“I virtually thought we’d fail. I believed possibly we’d have a 10 p.c probability of reaching orbit beginning out,” Silicon Valley billionaire Musk mentioned of his emotions when he based the house firm in 2002.
“I’m just a little emotionally exhausted as a result of that was tremendous annoying, however it labored,” he advised reporters after Saturday’s launch.
The house station’s three-member crew was anticipated to greet the capsule, carrying 400 kilos (181 kg) of provides and check gear, early Sunday morning, NASA mentioned.
Throughout its five-day keep, U.S. astronaut Anne McClain and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques will run exams and examine Crew Dragon’s cabin.
NASA has awarded SpaceX and Boeing Co $6.eight billion to construct competing rocket and capsule techniques to launch astronauts into orbit from American soil for the primary time for the reason that U.S. House Shuttle was retired from service in 2011.
Both SpaceX or Boeing can have bragging rights as the primary non-public firm to launch people into house by itself rocket, though plans name for rockets constructed by each corporations to hold astronauts into house.
The launch techniques are geared toward ending U.S. reliance on Russian rockets for rides to the $100 billion orbital analysis laboratory, which flies about 250 miles (400 km) above Earth, at about $80 million per ticket.
Whereas Saturday’s SpaceX check mission is a vital step within the oft-delayed mission, there are questions on whether or not NASA can obtain its 2019 flight aim of manned flight.
Reuters reported on Feb. 21 that SpaceX and Boeing each should tackle vital design and security considerations earlier than they’ll fly people.
Early on Friday, Musk, who can be chief government officer of electrical carmaker Tesla, tweeted a photograph of the within of Crew Dragon capsule with Ripley strapped inside.
SpaceX mentioned the spacesuit for Ripley, apparently a reference to the protagonist within the science fiction film “Alien”, has been embedded with sensors round its head, neck, and backbone to watch how a flight would really feel for a human.