Discovery and Beyond
Wall Street Journal Op-Ed (8/1/2005)
By Charles Beichman
The fact that the Space Shuttle Discovery's External Tank continues to
shed large pieces of insulating foam shows that the conditions that led
to the Columbia tragedy have not been completely eliminated.
Fortunately, there is no indication of any threat to Discovery itself,
but the problem serves to highlight the risks inherent to human
spaceflight. As NASA engineers work to understand the implications of
this recurring problem, NASA and the nation must debate how to balance
the nation's space program in the longer-term context of its two main
goals: science and exploration.
Many scientists are worried that they will be forced to pay the price of
delayed or cancelled missions for a renewed commitment to human
exploration and the ever more pressing need for a new, human-rated space
vehicle to replace the Shuttle. However, we must recognize that the
dichotomy between science and exploration is a false one: the best
science is exploration and true exploration builds on the best science.
In 1767, the British government sent Captain Cook and scientist Joseph
Banks to Tahiti for reasons of astronomical research, exploration, and
empire. In 1972, the United States achieved a similar milestone for
equally mixed reasons when we landed a practicing geologist, Harrison
Schmitt, on the moon to explore its surface. A successful space program
will support both science and exploration.
In the past decade, robotic spacecraft and telescopes have been our
primary vehicles of exploration. American and European scientists and
engineers, working together or in friendly competition, have forged
modern technology into extensions of our human senses to let us
investigate the planets and moons in our own and other planetary
systems. With our cameras on landers and rovers we see rocks and river
basins on Mars and Saturn's moon Titan; with the Spitzer telescope we
sense the heat of another Jupiter orbiting its parent star; with the
microphone on the Huygens lander we hear the sounds of the alien world
Titan; with our remote handling tools, spectrometers, and chromatographs
we bring the modern analogues of touch, taste and smell to chemical
analyses of planetary soils and even of planets orbiting other stars.
Even if the applications of this research are not immediate, the
questions are profound and long-standing, touching on the birth, life,
and death of the Universe, as well as on the creation, evolution and
ultimate fate of life. Is life an imperative of the laws of physics and
chemistry? Is the Universe habitable by chance or design? Does the
Universe teem with life or are we alone? These are debates of science,
of philosophy, and of belief stretching back more than 2,400 years as
suggested by a quote from the Greek philosopher Epicurus (ca 300 BC):
"There are infinite worlds both like and unlike this world of ours. . .
. We must believe that in all worlds there are living creatures and
plants and other things we see in this world." We can now reframe this
debate with new facts using 21st Century technology. The importance of
these questions and the excitement of discovery creates and nourishes
curious minds. Watching the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo launches
inspired the career choices of many of today's scientists and engineers.
The 12 billion hits on the Mars Rover Web sites suggest that today's
space science results are doing the same for the next generation.
While robotic space science has produced glorious results (and a few
inglorious debacles) over the past decade, human spaceflight has
languished without clear goals. If you think of the Space Shuttle as
tugboat in the harbor of low-earth orbit, then the International Space
Station is a man-made island built in the middle of the harbor for want
of a better destination for the tugboat. While both the Shuttle and the
Space Station are wonderful engineering accomplishments, no one can
really explain why were they built other than to keep the human
spaceflight program alive while waiting for something better to happen.
Unfortunately, instead, while we were waiting, something worse happened:
14 astronauts died in two horrible shuttle accidents. While the skill
and courage of our astronauts is beyond measure, the tasks we have given
them are not worthy of the risks they bear with each launch and each
It is valid to question whether humans should go into in space at all.
Instead of indulging our romantic notions of Star Wars, why not just
send R2-D2 and C3PO? Then, if a mission fails, a few review boards will
investigate the technical reasons for the failure, but no lives would be
lost and no bereft families would need a president's consolation. But
the urge to explore has defined humanity for tens of thousands of years
as we migrated from continent to continent, outward from Africa to
Europe, Polynesia and the Americas. In "Guns, Germs and Steel," Jared
Diamond describes an atavistic urge to go over the next mountain range
or beyond the ocean's horizon, to move from where we are to where we
might be. The modern expression of these urges leads to our search for
water and life on Mars, to the search for habitable planets orbiting
We will first expand our horizons robotically because it is cheapest and
safest, but when it becomes possible, we will eventually expand
humanity's physical presence to the only other planet capable of
supporting life as we know it, Mars. This exploration will not be cheap.
It certainly will not be risk-free and it will not happen soon. But once
we have used our robotic scouts to identify interesting places to visit,
e.g. geothermal hot spots where liquid water might be found or recently
discovered sites of methane gas, we will ultimately send human scouts to
continue a migration that started 100,000 years ago.
How can NASA balance science and exploration? For exploration, we should
acknowledge that humans have little more to learn in low earth orbit.
NASA should satisfy our international commitments by bringing the
International Space Station to a minimum level of completion as soon as
possible and then move onto more important business. Let Virgin Galactic
offer private harbor tours to rich tourists. We must leave the harbor
and venture again into the "blue water" of deep space. Following
President Bush's post-Columbia vision for space exploration and under
Dr. Griffin's leadership, NASA has started down this path, but long term
congressional support will be critical to this expensive undertaking and
the continuing problems with a fragile, ageing Space Shuttle fleet give
great urgency to the identification of a new approach.
For space science, the science community, working with NASA and through
the National Academy, has laid out programs that will search for
habitable environments on Mars and Jupiter's moon Europa, look for
potentially life-bearing planets orbiting nearby stars, identify the
first galaxies forming after the Big Bang, and study the birthplaces of
the first black holes. In today's difficult budget environment not all
new science projects will be affordable and not all existing projects
can be funded indefinitely into the future. Not if we are to gain the
most important new capabilities. Continual prioritization of scientific
goals, careful selection and management of projects of appropriate size
to ensure a continuous flow of new ideas, and competition between
talented teams of scientists and engineers will ensure the continuation
of the legacy of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Mars Rovers.
If, in the difficult debates over what to do next and what to give up,
we are guided by a critical self-examination to ensure that we are
addressing the most pressing scientific questions and daring the most
audacious goals in human exploration, then we will convince our fellow
citizens that our efforts are worthy of their continued support.
Congratulations to Discovery and godspeed you home.
Mr. Beichman is an astronomer and the executive director of the
Michelson Science Center at the California Institute of Technology.


Yvonne Way, Business Development Manager
The Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival is held every two years at Hood Aerodrom, Masterton. In 2019 we will be celebrating our 20th year of organising air shows. Wings is the largest aviation event in the North Island. The beautiful Wairarapa region provides a stunning backdrop to an extravaganza of aerial action over three days – 22, 23, 24 February 2019.
Our 2019 Air Festival will feature WWI, WWII aircraft, agricultural, helicopters, military and civil aircraft on display and in the skies. The Royal New Zealand Air Force display team ‘The Black Falcons’ will be a feature of the weekend. We also have, for the first time, a stunning Saturday Night Show featuring the UK ‘Airborne Pyrotechnics’ night gliding team.


In addition to being the world’s largest low-cost carrier, Southwest Airlines Co. is based in the United States. Dallas, Texas, is its headquarters, and it has scheduled services to 121 destinations in the United States and ten other countries. In 2018, Southwest Airlines carried more passengers within the domestic territory of the United States than any other airline in the country.
Herb Kelleher and Rollin King founded Air Southwest Co on March 9, 1967. As an intrastate airline that first flew between Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Southwest Airlines Co. adopted its current name in 1971 when it began operating wholly within Texas. It started its regional interstate service in 1979 and expanded it to a nationwide network over the following decades.
Due to its unique business model, Southwest is different from other US airlines as it uses a rolling hub, point-to-point network, and free checked baggage as part of its service. In terms of its fleet, it solely consists of Boeing 737s. When the year’s busiest season comes around, the airline operates about 4,000 departures daily and has approximately 66,100 employees.
In a legal strategy to prevent the company from undercutting them by flying only within Texas, three other airlines took legal action. After the lawsuits were resolved, Southwest Airlines Co. Dallas Love Field to Houston flights began regularly operating in 1971. Southwest Airlines started working flights to various cities within Texas in 1975, and in 1979, it expanded its services to neighbouring states as well. The service was first offered in the 1990s to the East and Southeast regions of the country. From 1973 to 2019, Southwest Airlines profited for 47 consecutive fiscal years.
In 2021, Southwest will operate flights to more than 100 destinations in 42 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Southwest Airways uses a rolling hub model in its base cities rather than the traditional hub-and-spoke system used by other major airlines. It prefers a point-to-point system combined with the conventional hub-and-spoke model other major airlines use.
In The Fleet:
Airlines have a fleet of 771 aircraft as of December 2022. Southwest Airlines currently operates only Boeing 737 jetliners in its fleet, except a few Boeing 727-200s that it leased and operated between 1979 and 1980 and 1983 to 1985. Southwest Airlines operates more Boeing 737s than any other airline operator worldwide. Southwest’s use of a single primary aircraft type allows pilots and flight attendants to crew any aircraft in its fleet without being limited to a kind of aircraft. A 100-jet order for the MAX 7 from Southwest was announced in March 2021. With the ruling, Southwest Airlines became the largest buyer of Boeing jets in the company’s history. In June 2021, they increased their overall order of Max 7 planes to a total of 234 aircraft, which represents an increase of over 25%.
Experience of Passengers:
There are no business or first-class cabins on Southwest’s aircraft. However, Southwest does offer many amenities, including: There is a free check-in allowance of two bags per passenger, and the company allows passengers to change their flights without extra charge up to 10 minutes before their departure time. There are complimentary non-alcoholic beverages on Southwest flights and alcoholic beverages for sale for $6 to $7 per drink on Southwest flights. During some holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas, alcoholic beverages are free of charge. On all flights, you will also receive complimentary snacks as part of the service.
Southwest Airlines changed the boarding procedure in 2007 by introducing a number initially. There will be a letter (A, B, or C) and a number (1 through 60) assigned to each passenger. Many seats are available on the aircraft, so passengers must line up within each letter group according to numerical order. According to a 2012 study on the television series MythBusters, this is the fastest method on average, and the boarding process is 10 minutes faster for passengers. Moreover, the airline also came in first in the league of airlines that received its Airline Quality Rating in 2020. For plus-sized travellers who take up more space than one seat, Southwest has a “customer of size” policy that refunds the cost of a second seat.
Entertainment on board:
Live television, movies, music, and app messaging are now available for $8 with Wi-Fi. On August 21, 2009, Southwest Airlines announced that it would begin rolling out satellite-based Wi-Fi Internet connectivity via Global Eagle Entertainment’s satellite-broadband product after a testing phase in February 2009—the first quarter of 2010 marked the beginning of Southwest’s addition of Wi-Fi to its aircraft. Passengers can now watch live TV, and movies, chat via iMessage or WhatsApp, and track flights in real-time via Wi-Fi on November 1, 2018, with full Internet access open to regular passengers for a fee.
On June 18, 1987, Southwest began offering a frequent-flyer program called The Company Club. No matter how far the trip was flown, it was a credit to the program. Southwest Airlines’ frequent flyer program was given a new name on April 25, 1996: Rapid Rewards. For every 16 credits accumulated over 24 months, Southwest awarded one round-trip ticket free for 12 months. After March 1, 2011, Rapid Rewards changed to a points-based system. In addition, Rapid Rewards points stay active as long as the member is alive as of October 18, 2019. It also adds more options for utilizing points. Read More
Passenger incidents and controversy:
Southwest removed a woman from a flight on September 26, 2017, after claiming she had a life-threatening dog allergy. Two dogs were on the flight, one of which was a certified service animal on the aircraft at the time. There was a request from Southwest employees to provide documentation of her condition. She had to exit the plane multiple times before police and the airline employees could escort her.
The Chicago Midway Airport removed a family from a flight on December 29, 2017, due to the suspicion that they had unconfirmed head lice, resulting in the family being unable to board the flight.
An inspector general’s report by the Department of Transportation found that Southwest Airlines Flying aeroplanes with safety concerns and that the FAA was taking action not adequately overseeing it. A Southwest flight captain watched pornography on a laptop computer while his female first officer continued her duties in 2020.


What is Aviation?
Students enrolled in CTEC’s brand new Aviation program will experience a variety of careers in the aviation industry as they take their CTEC classes at the Salem Municipal Airport (free transportation provided). Working alongside industry professionals, students will have the opportunity to earn licensure as an airplane pilot, an aircraft maintenance technician, or a drone pilot. The program has many local industry partners as well as partnerships with national companies such as Alaska Airlines and Garmin. Students with an interest in flying, building, or repairing planes or drones will gain valuable experience and certification in the CTEC Aviation program.
We want our students to be ready for whatever comes after high school. CTEC’s Aviation students work with state-of-the-art simulators, software, and equipment and learn the skills necessary to succeed in flying airplanes, repairing various airplane systems, and programming and operating unmanned autonomous systems (UAS). CTEC Aviation students graduate ready to fill the high-demand jobs in this industry. Our students are ready to start their careers with the following industry-relevant skills and knowledge:
- Interpret meteorological conditions and apply them to flight planning and aircraft operations
- Operate, maintain and repair avionics systems including communications, navigation, flight control, etc.
- Perform aircraft maintenance using current and emerging tools and technology
- Understand and implement the engineering process as it applies to drone programming and operations
- Specialize in either airplane piloting, aircraft maintenance, or drones.
- Certified with the general knowledge portion of the Airframe and Powerplant
- FAA Part 61 Private Pilot Ground School & Written Exam
- Certified with FAA Part 107 Drone Operator’s License
Students in Aviation learn contextualized science and English. Students receive coaching and resources to explore career options they may want to pursue directly out of the program or with continued education. Coupled with the experiences they have throughout this program, they graduate with a plan and the ability to adjust the plan throughout their career. With a foundation of industry-standard skills, rigorous science and English training, and the ability to interact with state-of-the-art equipment, our students are ready to pursue their dreams and goals.
Amy Divelbiss, English and Science
Amy Divelbiss joined CTEC in the fall of 2023. She attended Willamette University and earned a BS in Biology and Master of Arts in Teaching. Amy has worked as a teacher since 1994: She taught middle school science in Colorado from 1994-1998, Biology, Wellness, AVID and CTE/Health at North Salem High School from 2004-2018, and she worked as a District New Teacher Mentor from 2018-2023. Amy earned her private pilot license in 1996. Her favorite thing about CTEC is collaboration and community. She considers herself fortunate to be working with the incredible Aviation instructors and students. When Amy is not at CTEC, she enjoys spending time outside with family, on the water or in the forest. And she loves books, coffee, and more coffee.
Ronnie (RJ) Hampton, Drones
James Hutches, Airplane Piloting
Jason Leroy, Aircraft Maintenance
Jason Leroy came to CTEC in 2023. He earned a B.A. in Physical Geography at UC Santa Barbara and his M.A.T. at Western Oregon University. He has taught integrated science for 17 years. Prior to teaching, Jason worked as a United States Coast Guard Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT2) for 3 years. Jason’s favorite thing about working at CTEC is the relevancy of the instruction and the future possibilities for students that complete their education here. In his downtime, he enjoys surfing, camping, DIY projects, and traveling with family and friends.
Trish Wilson has worked at CTEC since 2020. She looks forward to being at CTEC every day and absolutely loves her team and students. When not at CTEC, she enjoys spending time with family, movies, beach trips and watching paranormal shows with her daughter.


March 2005: Finally purchased a domain name, which should make the updates easier and uptime less dependant on my ISP.
April 2005: Uploaded latest pictures on the picture page including 3 displays for outside view
These pages are dedicated to the flight simulator I am currently building from real aircraft parts. Hopefully this will help first time sim builders. I have parts from different airliners, B727, B737, B747, DC10, L1011, procured on eBay and in the California desert.
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On the 27th of October, 2014 at 11:20 local time the first Emirates Airbus A 330-200 type aircraft landed on Budapest Airport's Runway 2. This initiated a new daily flight service, which connects Budapest to Dubai and C-IN was the main service provider for the event.
C-IN organised three diverse events: Press Conference at the Budapest airport – Terminal 2, Gala Dinner at Terminal 1 and the Opening of the Budapest contact centre. Services provided by C-IN included AV and technical equipment, branding and decorations, moderator and hostess services, catering, transfers and many other event elements.


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Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center
The flight simulator is the most exciting part of the Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center. You can visit it at 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802. It is a fun way to experience the cockpit experience and to fly a plane. This flight simulator is the perfect place to get away from everyday school activities for ages eleven and up. You can feel like you are in the real cockpit with realistic scenarios and flight controls! This is an excellent experience for both kids and adults.
The facility is located less than five miles southeast of downtown Anaheim. It is essential to make reservations at least a week before your private flight. The flight simulator center is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The flight cost varies depending on the simulator used and can range from $109 to $398, depending on the aircraft type.
Visitors can also try flying a real fighter jet in one of the eight flight simulators at Flightdeck. Those interested in military aviation should visit the flight simulator center to learn more about how the cockpit works. It simulates real aircraft experience and provides an immersive experience that can inspire future pilots. There are several flight simulators to choose from, ranging from a single-engine airplane to a multi-engine jet.
To get the best flight experience, you can book flights with the Flightdeck Flight Simulation Center. Tickets can be purchased online or at the front desk. If you’re planning on going with a group, it is best to book your appointment in advance. The flight deck is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and it is available on weekends from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
You’ll need to make reservations in advance and pay a minimum of $15. You can reserve a seat for a flight by calling the center. The center offers three different types of flights: a Boeing 737 simulator, a military jet simulator, and a helicopter simulator.
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The Beyond is a science fiction documentary film that blends the realism of ‘found footage’ with the fantastical, ‘big idea’ nature of the science fiction films of today.
The Beyond tells a fascinating and exhilarating story chronicling the ground-breaking mission which sent astronauts – modified with advanced robotics, through a newly discovered wormhole known as the Void. When the mission returns unexpectedly, the space agency races to discover what the astronauts encountered on their first of its kind interstellar space journey.
It promises to be a cinematic, thinking man’s found footage film that shares inspiration from the likes of Contact and District 9 while creating a wholly new sub-genre all its own — what Paranormal Activity did for horror, The Beyond intends to do for science fiction.
The Beyond will be available in the US on January 9th 2018 via Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Vimeo, Vudu, Microsoft XBOX, YouTube, Cox Communications, Dish Communications, Suddenlin and Verizion Fios. Other platforms including an HDR version will be announced over the coming months as well as an International release date.


HAWTHORNE, Calif. - With a showman's flair for the dramatic, electric car builder and rocket designer Elon Musk unveiled a futuristic space capsule Thursday; a sleek reusable ferry craft that could carry astronauts to the International Space Station and bring them home to a pinpoint, rocket-powered landing.
"You'll be able to land anywhere on Earth with the accuracy of a helicopter, which is, I think, something a modern spaceship should be able to do, " Musk told a throng of reporters and invited guests.
"It will be capable of carrying seven people, seven astronauts, for several days. It has an improved version of our heat shield and it's all around, I think, really a big leap forward in technology. It really takes things to the next level."
The SpaceX Dragon version 2, or V2, spacecraft is Musk's entry in an ongoing NASA competition to develop a commercial crew capsule to carry U.S. and partner astronauts to and from the space station, ending reliance on Russian Soyuz spacecraft which cost the American space agency more than $70 million per seat under the latest contract.The SpaceX unveiling came the day after a Soyuz launch that delivered three fresh crew members to the station, including a NASA flight engineer. The mission came amid the most tense standoff between Washington and Moscow in decades, over Russia's actions in Ukraine, subsequent U.S. sanctions and Russian threats to pull out of the station program in 2020 and to stop supplying rocket engines used to help launch American military satellites.
Musk did not mention the Soyuz launch, but the SpaceX unveiling Thursday called renewed attention to NASA's current dependence on Russia for basic space transportation, a situation Musk wants to change with the Dragon V2.
But he's not alone. Musk is competing with aerospace giant Boeing, which is developing its own state-of-the-art capsule known as the CST-100, and Sierra Nevada, which is testing a winged lifting body known as the Dream Chaser that would glide to a runway landing much like NASA's retired space shuttle.
Depending on available funding from Congress, NASA is expected to award one and possibly two contracts late this summer to continue spacecraft development, with the ultimate goal of beginning NASA-sanctioned flights to the station around 2017.
With the dramatic unveiling of the Dragon V2 on Thursday, Musk took center stage, showing off a spacecraft he described as a significant step forward and saying he plans to build it whether SpaceX wins the NASA contract or not. Uncrewed test flights could begin as early as late 2015, he said, with the first piloted test flight anticipated by mid-2016.
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The aviation industry has witnessed significant growth and evolution over the years, and one of the key drivers behind its success is the concept of aircraft leasing. Aircraft leasing refers to the practice of renting an aircraft from a lessor for a specific period, rather than purchasing it outright Elite Aviation. This financial arrangement has revolutionized the way airlines, charter companies, and even private individuals gain access to modern, efficient, and technologically advanced aircraft. In this article, we will delve into the advantages of aircraft leasing and how it has become a game-changer for the aviation industry.
One of the most significant advantages of aircraft leasing is the cost-efficiency it offers. Acquiring and maintaining an aircraft involves substantial capital investment, which can strain the financial resources of airlines, especially new and smaller carriers. By opting for leasing, airlines can access modern and fuel-efficient aircraft without committing to the high upfront costs associated with purchasing.
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This flexibility extends to upgrading fleets as well. Leasing offers airlines the opportunity to regularly update their aircraft with the latest models, ensuring enhanced fuel efficiency, improved passenger comfort, and advanced technological features, all of which are vital for maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.
Focus on Core Competencies
Aircraft leasing allows airlines to focus on their core competencies, such as flight operations, safety, and customer service, without the additional responsibilities of aircraft ownership. Aircraft maintenance, regulatory compliance, and administrative tasks are often managed by the lessor, allowing the airline to concentrate its resources on providing excellent service and enhancing its brand reputation.
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With constant advancements in aviation technology, leasing enables airlines to access the latest and most technologically advanced aircraft without the burden of ownership. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces fuel consumption and emissions, promoting environmental sustainability and compliance with global aviation regulations.
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The aviation industry is influenced by numerous macroeconomic factors, including fluctuating fuel prices, geopolitical tensions, and changing market dynamics. Aircraft leasing can be a strategic risk management tool for airlines, shielding them from potential market shocks. Since lease contracts can be relatively short-term, airlines can adapt to changing market conditions and economic uncertainties more effectively.
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Hannes Snellman acted for Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) in connection with the structuring and negotiation of its investment in Exechon Enterprises L.L.C., based in the United Arab Emirates. Hannes Snellman advised in particular on Swedish and Finnish law aspects of the acquisition of the assets and undertaking of Swedish company, Exechon AB, an investor in the new joint venture company.
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Are you interested in becoming a part of an innovative in-house maintenance facility working on private aircraft?
Flexjet (a 12 time Northcoast 99 Winner) is currently looking for an experienced, certified Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) to join our team! This position will be responsible for performing routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs including airframe structures, engines and aircraft systems. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) will make repairs and conduct tests to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all airframe and powerplant repairs and modifications required to meet company and FAA requirements
- Remove and disassemble defective parts; assemble and install of replacement parts and testing aircraft system
- Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments
- Complete all required maintenance records in an accurate manner to include accurately reporting of times required to accomplish the tasks assigned
- Must support all company policies and safety programs to include OSHA and EPA regulations
- Interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints
- Present a clean and neat work area
- Demonstrate professionalism and deliver satisfaction to the internal/external customer
- Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned
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- FAA Airframe & Powerpant License is required
- 2-4 years directly related aviation experience (corporate aircraft experience preferred)
- At least 2 years of fleet type experience desired
- Good working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 145, 135, 121
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- Must be detail-oriented and well organized; demonstrate excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude
- Specialized aircraft tooling will be furnished by the company
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Our three times postponed Cambridge Rocket Club launch is now a GO on Saturday September 19th. The weather forecast calls for cool temperatures and moderate winds, improving as the day moves on. We will be set up and ready to fly at 10:00 in the morning and will continue to fly as long are there … Read more
The forecast for this week-end includes wind gusts in excess of 30 KPH both Saturday and Sunday making it impossible for us to fly our model rockets (again). We will try to re-scheduled this launch for Saturday September 19th (weather permitting).
Bad weather due to high winds The current forecast projects wind gusts of 25 KPH in the morning, increasing to 38 KPH in the afternoon making it not possible for us to fly our model rockets. We will re-boot and try again on Saturday September 12th.
The weather forecast for this Saturday’s scheduled Cambridge Rocket Club launch is unsuitable for us to fly. The forecast calls for high winds, rain and threat of thunderstorms, therefore we must postpone our launch for 7 days. We will now reschedule our launch for Saturday September 5th. Club information: www.cambridgerocketclub.org
The Cambridge Rocket Club launch on Saturday August 15th is a GO. The weather forecast calls for cloudy skies, 25 degree temperatures and 15 – 20 KPH Easterly winds. We will most likely be setting up the club launch equipment in the very same spot we set up on August 1st and will be ready … Read more
The weather forecast for this Saturday’s Cambridge Rocket Club launch calls for calm winds and warm temperatures, ideal for flying. Therefore the CRC launch is a GO beginning at 10:00 Saturday morning. Please come prepared with adequate sun protection, water, etc. Face coverings are recommended but not manditory. The club will have face masks available … Read more
This launch is open to all members and guests. We must still require to practise physical distancing and wear a face covering where physical distancing is not possible. This launch will include our annual A.8-3 Parachute Spot Landing contest. All participants will be provided two (2) A.8-3 model rocket engines so that they can fly … Read more
The weather forecast for this Saturday’s Cambridge Rocket Club launch calls for light winds (less than 10 KPH) and warm temperatures (30 degrees +). These are ideal conditions to fly, therefore, the launch is a GO. We will be setting up the club launch equipment and ready to start at 10:00 in the morning and … Read more
The weather forecast for this Saturday May 30th is promising and we are all anxious to fly so we have decided to proceed with the first Cambridge Rocket Club launch of the year while abiding by COVID-19 provincial guidelines pertaining to physical distancing and gatherings of no more than five (5) people. This is how … Read more
We will be exhibiting at Heritagecon 14 on Sunday March 29, 2020. Hours – 9:00am to 4:00pm This is Canada’s largest plastic scale model show & contest within the backdrop of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. http://heritagecon.com/index.html


NASA just graduated its newest class of astronauts. Out of the over 18,300 applicants from all around the United States, the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico, there are the 12 who were selected. For those doing the math, that puts the odds of being selected at less than 1 in 1,500. 2017's class is full of incredibly talented people with backgrounds ranging from engineering, the Navy, the Marines, to geoscience. One of the most exciting parts? Roughly half of them are women!
They join a group of only 350 who have been chosen to become astronauts since the beginning of the space program in 1959, but they're not off to outer space just yet. Before they can become eligible to go on a mission to the International Space Station, they will report to the Johnson Space Center in Houston in August for a training program that lasts two years.
Out of the very select few who made the cut, here is a bit about the five women joining the ranks of NASA.
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Loral O’Hara is already an employee at NASA. The 34-year-old engineer earned a spot in NASA's KC-135 Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program. This program enables new researchers to run microgravity experiments. Before that, she was an intern at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Canada Flintridge where she spent a summer in Maryland as a research associate for Goddard Space Flight Center. Currently, she is developing ways to study extreme environments at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
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Jessica Watkins may be a new astronaut, but she isn't new to space exploration. Already exploring Mars as part of the JPL team that operates the Curiosity rover, the Stanford graduate enjoys a rich life outside of work. With a Ph.D. from UCLA and a postdoctorate from Caltech working to discover Mars' geological history, Watkins also writes short stories, flies planes, and plays rugby.
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Jasmin Moghbeli tests H-1 helicopters as a major in the Marines. Based in Arizona, she has accumulated more than 1,600 hours of flight time which includes 150 combat missions. A graduate of MIT, the Naval Postgraduate School, AND the Naval Test Pilot School, she is originally from Baldwin, NY; though she was born in Germany.
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Kayla Barron has a master's degree from the University of Cambridge in nuclear engineering where she was a Gates Cambridge Scholar. Originally from Richland, WA; the 29-year-old is also a naval lieutenant. As a submarine warfare officer, she was one of the first women to serve on a Navy submarine. Before joining NASA, she worked at the U.S. Naval Academy as a right-hand-woman to the school's superintendent.
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Zena Cardman, also 29, worked at the Palmer Long-Term Ecological Research station in Antartica studying extremophiles, which are the organisms that live under some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. She is currently doing doctoral research at Penn State which involves cave slime in the hopes of earning her Ph.D. in geoscience.


Sustainable and intelligent solutions company Demgy Group
(Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon, France) announces the acquisition of E.I.S. Aircraft GmbH
(Euskirchen), a German company specializing in the production of thermoplastic and composite components for the aerospace industry. The purchase will enable Demgy to consolidate its activities in Germany and strengthen its European leadership, promoting its processing of high value-added plastics, high-performance polymers and composites for the aeronautics sector. The company is combined under the Demgy E.I.S. GmbH name.
E.I.S. Aircraft is a long-standing industrial player specializing in cabin interiors, with the production of custom and standard components. It has industrial know-how in composites and plastic injection molding, crucial for Tier 1 suppliers and a large number of OEMs. E.I.S. Aircraft holds numerous patents for products designed and manufactured in its own factories and is unique in that it manufactures its own tools and molds and assembles its own products.
“Demgy and E.I.S. Aircraft are two of Europe’s historic players in the production of plastic and composite components for the aerospace industry,” Pierre-Jean Leduc, chairman of Demgy Group, emphasizes. “Our two entities are aligned in terms of their values and the strategy of lightening aircraft to promote the decarbonization of the aeronautical sector.”
With the acquisition, Demgy Group will have two additional production sites in Lemgo and Euskirchen, for a total of 10 plants and a total workforce of 800 people. The former is where the company will design and manufactures injection molded products from thermoplastic components dedicated to the aeronautics sector including equipment for aircraft cabins, armrests, shelves, air ducts, etc. The Euskirchen site specializes in composite materials, from development to assembly and finishing.
Demgy Group anticipates that its sales will exceed €100 million by 2023. Moreover, the company says it will now be able to deploy innovative solutions on a larger scale to lighten structures and offer components created from bioplastics or flax composites (e.g., Flaxcomp). Demgy Group will also enable its current customers and those of E.I.S. Aircraft to benefit from numerous intersite synergies, notably with Demgy Normandie, Demgy Atlantique, Demgy Romania and Demgy Chicago entities.
“This acquisition is a real opportunity for E.I.S. Aicraft to create technological and commercial synergies with Demgy Group,” Dr. Marcus Bernards, director of Demgy E.I.S., says. “Our aim is to make Demgy EIS an even stronger company, and to offer our customers an even more comprehensive range of products and services.”
For related content, read “Athletic shoe developed with repurposed thermoplastic waste


- 320 pages
- The large illustrated book on the Apollo missions – with unpublished photographic material from NASA
archives – What the astronauts really saw on their missions: Photographs from another world
- With a foreword by NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham
July 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing, a milestone in human history. NASA’s Apollo missions have lost none of their appeal to this day. This illustrated book shows almost forgotten, unpublished photographic material from the archives of NASA taken by the Apollo astronauts during their missions and painstakingly digitized. From over 27,000 photographs, the authors have selected the 225 best images. The result is a unique documentary about perhaps the most important event of the 20th century.


Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today announced that it had signed long-term lease agreements for 7 Airbus A321 Neo aircraft with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. All 7 aircraft will be powered by CFM International’s Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion (LEAP) engines and are scheduled to be delivered in 2021.
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Dubai Aerospace leases 7 Airbus A321 Neo aircraft to IndiGo
Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE said, “We are delighted to add this fuel-efficient aircraft and popular aircraft type to our leased aircraft portfolio. This investment reiterates our commitment to invest in new, fuel-efficient aircraft to minimize carbon and nitrogen emissions as well as noise while at the same time increase performance, reliability and environmental sustainability.”


The 30-year-old NASA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission has come to an end with the closure of operations on the Geotail satellite.
Geotail was launched in July 1992 and was designed to study the Earth’s magnetosphere. This is the region around the Earth where the particles of our planet’s magnetic field are affected. It is important for our well-being because it protects us from dangerous radiation from space. Because this radiation comes mainly in the form of the solar wind from the sun, the magnetosphere is not a round bubble – instead, it has the shape of a long tail on the night side of the planet caused by the outflow of particles from the sun.
Geotail orbited the Earth in a highly elliptical orbit which allowed him to study this tail, learning about its structure and dynamics. He used instruments to monitor magnetic and electric fields, as well as to observe plasma and high-energy particles. Originally designed to operate for four years, the satellite has endured 30 years of remarkable operation, providing data for over a thousand scientific papers.
The mission was also significant because it was a partnership between NASA and the Japanese space agency JAXA. “Geotail was a very productive satellite, and it was the first joint NASA-JAXA mission,” Don Fairfield, NASA’s first project scientist for Geotail, said in a statement. “The mission has greatly improved our understanding of how the solar wind interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field to produce magnetic storms and auroras.”
Geotail did not have an easy time of it during all his missions. In 1993, a year after launch, one of its computers failed, and it appeared that one of the mission’s main instruments, the Low Energy Particle experiment, would be unusable. The team tried to reset the computer with no luck, so they opted for a nail-biting option to adjust the satellite’s orbit by sending it around the dark side of the moon, where it would be temporarily blocked from sunlight and without power. After 10 minutes in the dark, the satellite came back out into the sunlight and managed to reset the computer.
This enabled the mission to continue as planned, but after many years of use, components began to fail. In 2012, one of the two data recorders stopped working. The second recorder worked until June 2022, when there was a problem and he could not revive it. Mission operations ended in November 2022, and NASA recently announced that the mission is now officially over.
Geotails leave a legacy of results under the magnetosphere, as well as traces of material in the moon’s extremely thin atmosphere. More recent missions continue its work, such as the Multiscale Magnetospheric mission launched in 2015.


U.S. Missile Defense and Regional Security
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Verification, Compliance, and Implementation
Thank you for your kind introduction. It’s great to be back here in Israel. I am very pleased and honored to be here on behalf of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Under Secretary of State Ellen Tauscher. This conference serves to highlight the key challenges from the proliferation of ballistic missiles, particularly short-range and medium-range threats, and the importance of missile defense in responding to those challenges. Indeed, these threats affect the entire international community, and Israel faces some of the most severe of them.
In my remarks today, I’d like to accomplish three things. First, I’d like to explain the United States’ new approach to missile defense. Second, I’ll share why the new U.S. approach to missile defense outlined in the recently released Ballistic Missile Defense Review (BMDR) is important for Israel, and why we believe that improvements in the U.S. missile defense posture will benefit both regional stability and Israel's security. And third, I’ll explain why the Obama Administration supports missile defense cooperation with Israel.
THE NEW APPROACH TO MISSILE DEFENSE
Let me begin by saying that missile defense cooperation between the United States and Israel has been going on for a long time and is built on a solid foundation. Israel was one of the first U.S. partners in missile defense when we initiated the joint Arrow program over two decades ago.
Missile defense plays an important role in the broader U.S. international security strategy. Missile defense supports diplomacy and defense, two of the three pillars of our international security strategy (the third pillar being development). Missile defense assures our allies and partners that the United States has the will and the means to deter and, if necessary, defeat a ballistic missile attack against our allies and our forward deployed troops and assets. Missile defense also provides U.S. and allied forces with freedom of maneuver by helping to negate the ability of regional actors to inhibit or disrupt U.S. military access and operations in the region.
Less obvious, perhaps, is the role of missile defense in supporting our diplomatic objectives. Our potential adversaries use ballistic missiles in peacetime as tools to support their diplomatic objectives, and sometimes to intimidate or coerce their regional neighbors. By offering missile defense as a means of regional protection, we enhance the credibility of U.S. extended deterrence commitments for our allies and friends. This, in turn, enables us to build coalitions for accomplishing shared objectives. For example, our friends and allies are therefore free to respond diplomatically to these threats because they have confidence that an effective missile defense strategy is in place.
The presence of missile defense also provides more options for the peaceful resolution of disputes, thereby enhancing regional stability and extended deterrence. Finally, missile defense also provides us the ability and time to pursue diplomatic solutions to crises that we do not want to allow to escalate.
With that as background, let me next discuss the new U.S. approach to missile defense and how it was developed. This new U.S. approach was largely driven by two factors: growth in the regional ballistic missile threat, and new technology opportunities offered by increasingly capable missile defense systems.
The overwhelming ballistic missile threat to deployed U.S. forces and our friends and allies around the world comes from short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Current global trends indicate that ballistic missile systems are becoming more flexible, mobile, survivable, reliable, and accurate, while also increasing in range. A number of states are working to increase the protection of their ballistic missiles from pre-launch attack and to increase their effectiveness in penetrating missile defenses. Several states are also developing missiles suitable for delivering nuclear, chemical, and/or biological payloads.
States like Iran and North Korea also continue to pursue technologies to support long-range missile development, such as space launch vehicles, but there remains uncertainty about when a missile threat to the U.S. homeland will mature. As a result of these two key factors, the United States has rebalanced the missile defense program to focus greater attention on countering the current threat to U.S. forces, Allies, and partners while maintaining our ability to defend the homeland.
This rebalancing of the missile defense program began in the Fiscal Year 2010 budget. In that budget, funding for regional missile defense systems, such as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense systems, was increased by almost $1 billion. This trend toward increased funding for regional missile defense systems has continued in the President’s Fiscal Year 2011 budget. The Administration also made a number of other adjustments to the program, including capping the number of long-range interceptors based in Alaska and California at 30. In the FY11 budget, the United States is maintaining and improving our effective capability against long-range threats to the United States by continuing to invest and ensure that the system is well-tested and operationally effective.
This approach was crystallized in the Ballistic Missile Defense Review, or BMDR, which was submitted to Congress in February of this year. The BMDR comprehensively considered U.S. ballistic missile defense policy, strategy, plans, and programs. The BMDR endorses aligning the missile defense posture with the near-term regional threat while sustaining and technically enhancing our ability to defend the U.S. homeland against a limited long-range attack.
The BMDR established certain policy priorities based on Presidential guidance. They are:
- The United States will continue to defend the homeland against the threat of limited ballistic missile attack.
- The United States will defend against regional missile threats to U.S. forces, while protecting our allies and partners and enabling them to defend themselves.
- Before new capabilities are deployed, they must undergo testing that enables assessment under realistic operational conditions.
- The commitment to new capabilities must be fiscally sustainable over the long term.
- U.S. ballistic missile defense capabilities must be flexible enough to adapt as threats change.
- The United States will lead expanded international efforts for missile defense.
Let me expand on this last priority, international cooperation on missile defense.
The United States seeks to prevent the development, acquisition, deployment, and use of ballistic missiles by regional adversaries. By reducing our adversaries’ confidence in the effectiveness of such attacks, deterrence is enhanced. It is clear that regional differences in geography, history, and relationships influence the scope and focus of missile defense cooperation activities. The BMDR acknowledged the unique deterrence and defense requirements for each region. It recommended pursuing region-by-region approaches based on the following three principles:
- First, the United States will strengthen regional deterrence architectures by building them on a solid foundation of strong cooperative relationships and appropriate burden sharing with our allies.
- Second, the United States will pursue a Phased Adaptive Approach (PAA) within each region that is tailored to the threats unique to that region, including the scale, scope and pace of their development, and the capabilities available and most suited for deployment. By “phased” and “adaptive” we mean implementing the best available technology to meet existing and evolving threats. If the threat evolves differently or in an unforeseen manner, we can review and adapt the architecture as necessary. As more capable interceptor technology is tested, proven, and available, we will phase that technology in to counter the increasing range and complexity of missile threats that we, our allies, and partners face.
- Third, as demand for missile defense assets within each region is expected to exceed supply, the United States will develop capabilities that are mobile and can be relocated in times of crisis. This should help deter would-be adversaries in all regions from thinking they can gain some long-term advantage.
MULTILATERAL AND BILATERAL COOPERATION
The United States is working bilaterally and multilaterally with our allies and friends throughout the world to develop and deploy missile defense. I’d like to give you a brief rundown of our efforts. In Europe, the Administration is committed to implementing the PAA within a NATO context. The PAA provides greater capability for defending our allies and deployed U.S. troops sooner from the growing threat posed by short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. It can also incorporate new technologies quickly to adapt as the threat emerges and our technologies continue to mature. The new approach will be deployed in four phases, from 2011 to about 2020, to respond as ballistic missile threats develop. The European PAA (EPAA) is representative of how we plan to apply in practice the policy priorities that I described earlier. Poland and Romania have agreed to participate in the EPAA, and NATO Allies have welcomed EPAA as playing an important role for the Alliance as part of a broader response to counter ballistic missile threats.
Also in Europe, we have collaborated with the United Kingdom and Denmark to upgrade the Fylingdales and Thule early warning radars, and are continuing the co-development of the Medium Extended Air Defense System with our partners, Germany and Italy.
In East Asia, the United States is taking a bilateral approach to missile defense cooperation with our friends and allies. We have made considerable strides in BMD cooperation and interoperability with Japan. Japan has acquired a layered integrated missile defense system that includes Aegis BMD ships, PAC-3 fire units, early warning radars, and a command and control system. One of our most significant cooperative efforts is the co-development of a next-generation SM-3 interceptor, called the Block IIA. We also worked cooperatively to deploy a forward-based X-band radar in Japan.
In the Middle East, in addition to our missile defense cooperation with Israel (which you will hear more about shortly), we are working with our partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Furthermore, as we have made clear numerous times, we also seek to cooperate with Russia. As Secretary Clinton said in January, the United States and Russia face similar threats from the proliferation of ballistic missiles, and so the United States would welcome the opportunity to cooperate with Russia on missile defense. I would also note the U.S. missile defense capabilities are not directed at Russia and represent no threat to Russia’s strategic deterrent.
BILATERAL COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL
Of immediate interest to this audience is U.S. missile defense cooperation with Israel, which is central to our efforts to defend against ballistic missile threats emanating from the Middle East. Let me start off by discussing the threat, starting with Iran.
- Iran has developed and acquired ballistic missiles capable of striking deployed forces, allies, and partners in the Middle East and Southern Europe. It is fielding increased numbers of mobile regional ballistic missiles and claims to have incorporated anti-missile-defense tactics and capabilities into its ballistic missile forces. Iran has also flight-tested a solid-propellant medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) with a claimed range of 2,000 km. It is likely working to improve the accuracy of its short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs).
- Syria possesses hundreds of mobile SCUD-class and short-range ballistic missiles. These weapons are capable of reaching much of Israel and other states in the region. We are very concerned by reports that Syria has transferred SCUD missiles to Lebanese Hizballah. All states have an obligation under UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to prevent the importation of any weapons into Lebanon except as authorized by the Lebanese Government.
- Hizballah and Hamas (particularly the former) are capable of conducting irregular warfare campaigns that include, in the case of Hizballah, launching thousands of short-range rockets into Israeli population centers. Hizballah is attempting to expand its reach and effects by acquiring rockets with greater range and accuracy.
We are working with Israel on a number of missile defense activities to address these threats, from plans and operations to specific programs:
- BMD Operations and Plans: In addition to conducting the Biannual Juniper Cobra missile defense exercise with Israel in November 2009, the U.S. and Israel continue to meet regularly and coordinate extensively on a wide range of missile defense issues.
- Arrow Weapons System: The Arrow System provides Israel with an indigenous capability to defend against short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. The United States and Israel are co-producing the Arrow-2 missile defense system and engaged in additional BMD research and development activities. We are also working closely together on an improved version of the Arrow missile – the Arrow-3 – that will allow the system to engage threat missiles at greater ranges.
- X-band Radar: In September 2008, the United States and Israel worked together closely to deploy an X-band radar to Israel intended to enhance Israel’s defense.
- David’s Sling: The United States and Israel are co-developing the “David’s Sling” Weapon System (DSWS) to defend against short-range rocket and missile threats falling below the optimal capability for Israel’s Arrow interceptor.
All of these activities provide numerous benefits to Israeli security. They are built on a strong foundation of partnership that enables Israel and the United States to meet emerging security challenges, to focus on real threats, and to rely on proven system and technical solutions to those threats. Regional deterrence will be improved as missile-armed adversaries will find it difficult to threaten and coerce their neighbors in the Middle East and beyond.
However, the growing proliferation of missile threats, especially those with ranges of less than 1,000 kilometers, mean that regional demand for U.S. BMD assets is likely to exceed supply for some years to come. This places a premium on developing flexible, adaptable, and relocatable defense capabilities and in encouraging the development of missile defense capabilities by our regional partners.
This is why our collaborative missile defense efforts are so important. Together we can work to protect what we value and what our adversaries will seek to put at risk, both now and in the future. The combination of U.S-Israeli cooperation on BMD research and development, deployment of proven technologies and weapon systems such as the Arrow, and plans and operational experience through joint exercises and training, will go far in enhancing Israeli security and our mutual interests.
Let me conclude with a few thoughts.
First, missile defenses offer numerous advantages, including the opportunity to enhance the credibility of U.S. extended deterrence commitments for our allies and friends. Missile defenses also provide more options for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Second, the new U.S. approach to missile defense outlined in the Ballistic Missile Defense Review is beneficial for Israel as well as our other regional allies, and builds on the strong foundation of U.S.-Israeli missile defense cooperation.
Finally, the United States remains committed to working closely with our friends, allies, and partners around the world, including Israel, to defend against the mutual threats we face, and we believe that our new approach allows us to more effectively accomplish this goal.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I look forward to your questions.


This year SGHY will include Space Science Education for classes in MS 302 and MS 126 to attend the New York City Center for Space Science Education (NYCCSSE) a science-rich educational experience operated by the Department of Education. Our students will utilize a NASA Aerospace Laboratory and Mission Control and Space Shuttle simulators as well as a robotics
Lab NYCCSSE provides students with hands-on science learning. Under the brilliant leadership of its Director, Katherine Brown and its talented and dedicated teaching staff NYCCSSE teaches math and science while inspiring boys and girls to dream about becoming scientists, mathematicians, engineers, pilots and astronauts. While serving on Community School Board 2, Sophie initiated what was to become this fabulous city-wide educational science facility.
I felt like I was really in space and working for NASA.
9th Grade Student
I was a communications officer and we launched a probe to Halley’s Comet. I would love to become a communications officer when I grow up. It was very interesting.
6th Grade Student
The special education teacher and I were working on the force and motion unit together. Likewise we were collaborating with the social studies teacher on his World War II unit. Our combined efforts lead us to focus on the paratroopers of D-Day. Your program at NYCCSSE took all these elements and made the forces of flight something that the students could relate to and feel successful about. Our principal loved how so many disciplines were tied together giving the students an in depth study that they will never forget.
8th Grade Teacher


Whistler's aviation and search and rescue community is reeling following the news that a helicopter accident near Cultus Lake in Chilliwack has claimed the life of a former Whistler resident and helicopter pilot.
Civilian RCMP pilot Dave Brolin, 46, was killed when the helicopter he was flying crashed during a training exercise Tuesday (Jan. 17). Details about the possible cause of the crash have not been released and the Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
Having joined the RCMP six years ago, Brolin spent his years before that living and working in Whistler as a pilot for Blackcomb Helicopters (now Blackcomb Aviation) and Whistler Search and Rescue (WSAR) before moving to the Lower Mainland for the RCMP.
"I first met Dave in 1997," said Brad Sills, of WSAR. "He was a very close associate to Whistler Search and Rescue and we are certainly going to miss him."
According to Sills, Brolin played a key role in numerous local SAR missions during his almost 10 years in Whistler.
"There were a lot of search and rescue missions with Dave. Much of the searching we do is in less than perfect conditions and he was always very steady, calm and collected," recalled Sills. "He was certainly a guy you wanted in charge when you met those conditions."
That calm demeanour was the result of a varied flying resume that included everything from flying for Helijet to working for heli-logging operations to flying for the U.S. military, as Brolin was a dual citizen. He also worked as a pilot for the film and TV industry, having contributed to productions such as Ski Bums and Snakes on a Plane.
"He flew in Desert Storm and after that, retired from the military," said Steve Flynn, Brolin's former boss at Blackcomb Helicopters. "In Whistler, he worked with all the local operators, avalanche control, he did everything. He was one of those pilots who had the experience and skill level to do everything that Blackcomb did. Not all pilots had that experience - Dave was one of the few that did."
But it's not just Brolin's skills that will be missed, friends and colleagues said.
"He was very outgoing, very friendly, engaging, loved people and just loved to have fun. He tried to turn everything into fun as much as he could," recalled Flynn. "He was very positive, very professional in his work and never turned down work whether it was on weekends or evenings - he was always there when needed."
Though Flynn had not worked with Brolin since he left Whistler, the two had kept in touch.
"We stayed in contact, we were close," said Flynn, noting that the last time he spoke with Brolin was a few months back. "The aviation community is small, we got along fantastic. We had a lot of respect for each other."
Steve Gray, the Whistler Base manager at Blackcomb Aviation, also has fond memories of the time he spent working with Brolin.
"It was a big loss for us when he left for the RCMP. He was a great leader, a good role model for younger pilots," said Gray.
"He saved many lives over the years on many search and rescue missions and medivacs."
Brolin leaves behind a wife and two children.
"The entire community of Whistler ski patrollers, avalanche technicians, heli-ski operators, search and rescue - everybody is definitely going to miss his presence," said Sills.


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North Korea has conducted motor tests to improve its long-range missiles after a failed launch in April, a US think tank said Monday after reviewing new satellite images.
Since the embarrassing flop in April, the communist regime appears to have carried out at least two tests of large motors needed for rockets and worked on a launch platform, the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University said.
The institute examined commercial images of the Sohae satellite launch station between April and September and found that 34 fuel tanks had been moved and vegetation appeared to be burned, next to a flame trench stained with an orange residue.
Such fuel tests would boost development of engines for the Unha-3, the rocket which North Korea unsuccessfully launched in April, or what seemed to be a new, longer-range missile displayed at a military parade the same month.
Some analysts believe that a North Korean rocket, if successfully developed, could eventually reach the range to hit the United States.
Nick Hansen, an expert on imagery analysis, said that North Korea may step up action after elections in both the United States and South Korea, the regime’s two primary foes.
“In the aftermath of the US and South Korean presidential elections, Pyongyang may embark on a new round of activities in the first half of 2013, including rocket and nuclear tests that will contribute to further development of its nuclear deterrent,” he wrote on the institute’s blog, 38 North.
South Korea’s defense minister, Kim Kwan-Jin, said last week that North Korea had completed preparations for another nuclear test and long-range missile launches.
However, 38 North in September reported a work stoppage at a new launch pad for intercontinental missiles — possibly due to rain — that could set the project back by up to two years.
North Korea defiantly went ahead with the rocket launch in April, saying it was trying to put a satellite in orbit, but it disintegrated just two to three minutes after blast-off.
The test put a halt to the latest international effort to engage the isolated state, with the United States calling off plans to deliver badly needed food assistance.


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