Our vision for farming in space was well received by people at the Mars City Design competition; they were already dedicated to achieving space settlement. However, we recently spoke at an urban farming forum in Ireland where we found that some people are very incredulous about whether geeking out on all this space stuff is a good use of time and resources. A lot of Irish people that we spoke with expressed that they saw space exploration as merely a remnant of Cold War muscle flexing and doesn’t really serve any useful purpose to humanity. These people questioned whether it is wise to invest public funds into space exploration projects. They look at Mars and think:
“There can’t be anything for us in space. Look at the conditions compared to Earth: Mars is a hostile wasteland and where we live is already immediately habitable. Besides, there are a lot of problems on Earth that need to be addressed first. Our energy and resources should be directed towards improving conditions here, rather than wasted trying to figure out how to colonize other planets.”
I can see the validity in this argument. Indeed, space exploration is an extremely costly endeavor that currently yields no immediate benefits, beyond the philosophical joy of knowing that humans have accomplished something incredible. Currently, colonization of Mars will only be beneficial to future generations and this type of risk taking for the sake of potential altruism doesn’t really resonate with a lot of people. If we are to enlist the support of people with this point of view, we need to prove that research directed at space exploration has additional applications that are immediately beneficial to humanity. Fortunately, this research happens to be very applicable for resource conservation and sustainable agricultural issues facing humanity today.
Resource conservation is obviously a very fraught topic. It has been an uphill battle to get business and government on board for this much needed paradigm shift. This is where space colonization motivates us. The technology needed to survive and adapt to climate change is deeply lacking in funding and respect. However, space exploration is sexy and exciting. If people aren’t motivated by stewardship of their planet, then maybe we can motivate them to achieve conservation by harnessing the very powerful human drive for expansion. We can use the discoveries geared towards space exploration to inspire sustainable practices here on Earth.
Attempting to solve problems for closed-loop systems like a space station allows us to rethink conservation in a way that has not been necessary in our resource-rich past. By removing the idea that unlimited inputs from the Earth’s natural resources is a given, this forces us to design our food systems in a resource conservative manner.
In response to those who think that trying to get to Mars is a waste of energy, let me say this: think of how much better we will need to be at conserving energy to even get there. The constraints of living on a space station will force us to develop methods for extreme energy and resource conservation, and these techniques will undoubtedly have application on Earth as we inch closer to the end of the fossil fuel era.


BioIntelliSense, Inc., a continuous health monitoring and clinical intelligence company, today announced its partnership with the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) to further understanding of human health in space. The BioButton® medical grade wearable device will be used for commercial spaceflight research programs and notably during the upcoming five-day Polaris Dawn mission.
This historic mission will be flown by SpaceX and is scheduled to launch after March 2023. Medical and scientific research on human health in space promotes the advancement of translational technologies by adapting known technology for space applications, and by using space-based insights to improve healthcare at home.
“BioIntelliSense has proudly gained industry recognition for its innovative and comprehensive portfolio of continuous multi-parameter monitoring solutions for application in the acute care environment, at home settings and now, in the next frontier of space,” said James Mault, MD, founder and CEO of BioIntelliSense. “As a lifelong space exploration enthusiast, it is a tremendous honor to be working with TRISH on health research that can benefit astronauts and crews during commercial space flight and for the BioButton devices to be part of the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission.”
The BioButton multi-parameter device is designed to be worn on the upper left chest and will passively capture trending physiologic and movement data from the Polaris Dawn crew during its milestone mission. The future of healthcare is here. Today, the BioIntelliSense Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform and clinical intelligence solution is commercially available and rapidly adopted by acute and post-acute providers in the U.S. along with select international markets.
“TRISH is proud to partner with innovative healthcare technology leaders like BioIntelliSense as we further our understanding of human health in space,” said James Hury, TRISH Chief Innovation Officer and Deputy Director. “Our EXPAND (Enhancing eXploration and ANalog Definition) commercial spaceflight health research platform provides unique opportunities to rapidly test technologies in orbit, as well as collect new datapoints on the health impact of spaceflight for a wider, more diverse population.”
BioIntelliSense (Booth #5025) and TRISH (Space Health Pavilion #2636) will be showcasing the BioButton wearable device and clinical intelligence solution at the premier HLTH 2022 conference November 13 – 16 in Las Vegas, NV.
For the latest news and information on how BioIntelliSense is making early detection simple™ through medical-grade wearable technology and cost-effective data services, visit our website at biointellisense.com and follow BioIntelliSense on Twitter and LinkedIn.


Lately I’ve been reading Failure Is Not An Option, the book written by longtime NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz. I highly recommend it! If you’re at all interested in the American space program, and especially if you like behind-the-scenes inside information, you’ll love this book.
For a decade at least I’ve watched Apollo 13 several times a year, enthralled, each time wondering not just how accurate it is but how the rapid growth of the space program had functioned day to day in order to put human beings on the moon so quickly after President Kennedy’s inspiring charge.
Astronaut Jim Lovell has always said, “It wasn’t a miracle. We just decided to go.”
Hard work and dedication. Toughness and competence.
With a short flashback to his formative years, Mr. Kranz takes you through the grueling days and rugged nights of Mission Control, from the near chaos of the early space agency before the first Mercury mission through the well-oiled machine of the Apollo program. New staff chosen by the dozens, many straight out of college, and immediately tossed headfirst into complex, ill-defined roles, learning to work together while writing the books on their own jobs, with expectations and deadlines shifting constantly under their feet. Add to that the nail-biting excitement of each test, each launch, and each landing. The tragedy of Apollo 1, the riveting thrills of Apollo 11, and the “successful failure” of Apollo 13.
I’ve always been astounded by what these people accomplished. Learning how they accomplished it has been beyond fun!
And despite the gravity of the subject, all throughout the book is Mr. Kranz’s irrepressible sense of humor. So check it out from your local library, order it, or borrow it from a friend. Curl up in your reading nook with tea or coffee, and ride along with Mission Control as they fly you to the moon.


Kids will design, build and fly their own Drones! Camp day involves Drone designing,
building and Obstacle course activities. Each kid will take home a Drone at the end of the
During the week, kids will start with learning the history of the drones and the basic safety of flying drone. They will be designing, building and programing a drone which can covert to different shapes and they will be complete tasks using this drone.
They will first maneuver the drone through creative obstacle courses before taking on the challenge of flying for speed. Participants contribute fully in this program as they create the design and help build the obstacle course in preparation for the last day’s final activities and competition.
Dates - July-06-2020 To July-10-2020
Time - 9-4 PM
Loacation : 2163 Sixth Line Oakville
Fees - $495+Tax


Infinity Group Recruiting Inc
GPS Engineer, SR
Provide Systems Engineering support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Joint Service Systems Management Program Office (AFLCMC/WNY), Robins AFB, GA
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Engineer supporting the Joint Service System Management Office (JSSMO) for the Distributed Advanced Global Positioning System Receiver (DAGR). The JSSMO is modernizing the existing DAGR GPS receivers to meet existing DoD and civil mandates and national-level priorities.
Duties will include planning, executing and controlling technical aspects of acquisition programs; organizing, training and supervising a technical support staff.
Will work with senior government personnel on a regular basis, and will frequently be called on to provide technical briefings and lead large meetings.
Will also serve as a senior technical advisor to government personnel.
Responsible for providing technical acquisition management support services to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of GPS related acquisition services in support of the customers mission. Services include some or all of the following:
o Requirements, program strategies, statements of work and acquisition plan development
o Bid and proposal review/analysis
o Engineering trade studies and technical analyses
o Evaluating development/integration of modernized GPS systems into Air Force platforms
o Satisfying civil and military mandates associated with Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing requirements
ABET-accredited BS degree in engineering.
Senior: 10 years of experience related program office acquisition experience, at least 5 of which will have been in a leadership position.
Experience as a Technical IPT lead in a Program Office
Experience with GPS and GPS integration
Participated in development, coordination, and execution of major program milestones (preferably ACAT I but ACAT II/III acceptable)
Extensive experience with defense acquisition management processes as contained in the DoD 5000 series directives
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbally
Clear understanding of the OSD and USAF Acquisition organization
Active Secret Clearance.
Approx.10% travel required
Level II DIWIA Certification (SPRDE)
At least 15 years related acquisition experience
2- 3 tours at AFLCMC (or predecessor)/or SMC Product Centers, or similar US Army/US Navy Product Centers, assigned to major weapon system Program Offices
Electronics/ software experience / background
WORKING LOCATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFO
This position will be assigned at government offices at Robins AFB, GA.
To be considered for this position, please forward your resume to email@example.com. If you have questions, please feel free to call me at 937.726.3739.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran.


A generation shift in technology is spawning the twin-aisle evolution. In this decade, eight twin-aisle types will enter into service. Both new and used aircraft types are creating opportunities for airlines to evolve their business model, increasing travel options for passengers. Here's how…
Recent attention given to the availability of used twin-aisle aircraft has demonstrated a critical point: size matters. Small and intermediate twin-aisles are the right-sized aircraft to expand international networks. Lower trip cost and less revenue risk appeal to a broader operator base, supporting a secondary market. Sophisticated owners of twin-aisle aircraft will leverage connections and technical expertise to create value in transitioning current generation aircraft and placing new-technology types.
Some of the other trends being spurred by the twin-aisle evolution include:
Generational Shift in Technology: As the 767, 777-300ER and A330ceo approach the end of production, the improved performance and economics of new-technology types, such as the 787, A350 and A330neo, are enabling service to new markets by new airline business models.
More Non-Stop Routes: Boeing promotes the 787 as having already opened 90 new non-stop routes -- with less than one-third of ordered aircraft delivered. The improved performance and operating economics of new-technology aircraft enable direct connections for city pairs that were previously served by one- or more-stop itineraries. Network opportunities enabled by new-technology aircraft allow carriers to differentiate their service from competitors, growing revenues while reducing costs.
The Sweet Spot for Aircraft Size: Small and intermediate twin-aisles, such as the 767, 787, A330 and A350, have broad appeal. With the right size to either feed international gateways or serve point-to-point markets, a variety of airline business models deploy these aircraft. New-technology types offer the range capabilities of current generation large twin-aisles at a fraction of the trip cost.
The End Result - Growth and Choice: Instead of siphoning travelers from established carriers, new airline business models will open international travel for a new class of passengers. A diversity of carriers will offer improved global links at competitive fares with passenger experiences tailored to a variety of price points. Network carriers, Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs) with international ambition and LCCs with a home market focus will all have growth opportunities in an expanding market.
Steve Mason is Vice President of Aircraft Evaluation and Strategy at CIT Aerospace. Steve is responsible for aircraft investment analysis, new aircraft strategy, airline market assessment and aircraft valuations. James K.D. Morrison is an Assistant Vice President at CIT Aerospace.
Large markets in Asia, such as China and Indonesia, were big contributors to business aircraft order books. However, with the recent economic slowdown in the Far East, it's likely that this rosy picture will not return for some time.


Principles and Practice of Aviation Psychology is an important addition to the literature in aviation psychology. Covering the history of aviation to the actual pilot actions and tasks today, the editors have brought together a wonderful set of contributors who are leaders in this field. The text presents psychological principles and research pertinent to the interface between a pilot and the cockpit. Understanding the cognitive demands and the capabilities and limitations of the pilot has important implications on selection and training of pilots and display/control designs in the cockpit. Emphasis is placed on the scientific methods of achieving this understanding together with the view that theories and principles of human behavior would have much to learn from practical problems and applied studies.
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The DJI Mavic Intelligent Mini Battery is currently on sale for a full 16% off! It’s makes for a perfect Christmas present, so it’s not going to last long at this price.
It provides up to 30 minutes of flight time for you drone. It has the built in intelligent system so you always know how much energy you have left and you can never overcharge it. Everything gets reported in real time so you never have to guess how much longer you can keep you drone flying through the air.


Second man to walk on the Moon Buzz Aldrin will be at the National Air and Space Museum to sign hard copies of his three books, Magnificent Desolation, Look to the Stars, and Reaching for the Moon.
"Magnificent Desolation," "Look to the Stars," and "Reaching for the Moon"
Author: Buzz Aldrin
Saturday, July 10
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Space Race - Gallery 114
National Mall Building
More details : Air & Space Museum website
On July 20th 1969 Buzz Aldrin along with Neil Armstrong became the first humans to set foot on the moon on the Apollo 11 mission. Read more on Buzz Aldrin ’s Website
Restored video from NASA/AP of Apollo 11 Moonwalk


The Department of Defense contract announcements for 1 June 2020 announced an award for Wickr that will enable this provider of secure communications to serve the US Air Force to provide end-to-end encrypted file, video, chat, text and voice services for end-users. This is great news for the Air Force, we believe, since it will enable the best available security and most capability for collaboration in ways that are compliant with government needs and meet or exceed requirements for mission focused users. The announcement read:
Wickr Inc., San Francisco, California, has been awarded a ceiling $35,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Wickr-based recall, alert and messaging (Wickr RAM) services. Wickr RAM services require an Air Force Cloud One and Air Force Special Operations Command cloud certified fully managed service provider. This contract provides Wickr RAM is a Department of Defense (DOD)-approved/Federal Information Processing Standards certified application suite that provides end-to-end encrypted file, video, chat, text and voice services for end-users. The application suite includes servers that run in a DOD-approved cloud data center and client applications that run on government issued, personal and temporary computers and mobile devices. Work will be performed at the contractor’s facility and is expected to be completed May 31, 2022. Fiscal 2020 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $7,700,000 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Hurlburt Field, Florida, is the contracting activity (FA0021-20-D-0001).
One thing we love about Wickr is that it is not just a great system for large organizations who seek to protect their info, but it can be used for small businesses or even individuals. We use Wickr Pro extensively, and enjoy the features of that system, but there is also a version that any individual can use called Wickr Me, which allows individuals to leverage their always anonymous, fully encrypted platform.
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Our helicopter operations provide safe and reliable helicopter transportation services across Colorado.
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Our mountain helicopter services allow our clients to fly anywhere in Colorado.
Our fixed-price packages between Boulder and Denver International Airport are very popular, since they can reduce travel time by up to 30 minutes and provide beautiful views.
One of our most popular packages is our Red Rocks VIP package, which includes a flight to The Fort Restaurant for dinner, transportation to Red Rocks for a concert, and the return home. The flight to The Fort may be enhanced with a one-hour tour of the Front Range.
All of our helicopter operations are seamlessly supported by our ground fleet, so you never have to worry about getting stuck.
Boulder Transport helicopter service is provided by Colorado Heliops, Inc. headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado. Colorado Heliops, Inc. is an FAA Certified Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate Number 3CIA016K. For other aircraft not operated by Colorado Heliops under the Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, Colorado Heliops, Inc. serves as an agent in obtaining air charter services for our customers. They select carriers that are certificated by the FAA and registered with the US Dept. of Transportation. All Colorado Heliops arranged flights are operated by Part 135 Air Carriers.


Memorial Day Weekend. Looking for something fun to do? Something different? In the Hershey, PA area? Mission Destiny Helicopter is offering helicopter tours of the area. Flights will be taking off from 300 Hershey Rd. We have partnered with The Manor Restaurant and Lounge to make this event possible. 12 mile flights will be offered, starting at $50 per seat. Stay up to date HERE.
Lots of breathtaking views will be seen. Flights will go over and around Hershey Park, Hershey Gardens, The Hotel Hershey, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Milton Hershey School, Hershey Chocolate World, Hershey Theatre, and much more!
Our pilots will be happy to point out any and all landmarks that you wish to see. Don’t hesitate to ask where you’re going or what you’re flying over. Take pictures – while in the air and on the ground. Not everyone takes helicopter tours! It is a memorable event that you’ll want to show your friends!


Global autopilot systems market is segmented into gps, gyros, actuators, software to 2019. The global autopilot systems market accounted for $327 billion in 2014 and is estimated to register a cagr of 615% to reach $527 billion by 2022. Autopilot systems are an integral part of vehicle management systems, and are used to control and monitor vehicles in the absence of a human operator. Dublin, november 30, 2017 /prnewswire/ --the 'global in-flight autopilot systems market size, market share, application analysis, regional outlook, growth t.
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Global autopilot system market report 2015 - forecasts & analysis 2014-2020 for the $41 billion industry. Global autopilot system market report 2015 - forecasts & analysis this report provides the market analysis of the global autopilot systems market over the next. The global in-flight autopilot systems market has been segmented on the basis of system type, aircraft type, application and geography.
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This report studies the global uav autopilot market status and forecast, global aircraft autopilot systems market 2018 industry research report. Based on the geography, the global in-flight autopilot systems market is segmented as per the following regions and countries: north america us. $2,50000 | report forecast the global autopilot systems market to grow at a cagr of 678% over the period 2014-2019. Research corridor recently added new report titled autopilot systems market report - global trends, market share, industry size, growth, opportunities, and market forecast - 2018 – 2026 to its repertoire. Global in-flight autopilot systems market to 2025 - analysis by light director, attitude and heading reference, avionics, flight control and others systems.
Global uav autopilot market 2018 micropilot, cloud cap, airware, robota january global uav autopilot market report 2018 gives point by point examination of. Autopilot systems market by component (computer systems, gyros, gps (global positioning system), actuators), application (commercial aircrafts, military aircrafts, civilian aircrafts), industry trends, estimation & forecast, 2017 - 2025. Global commercial aircraft autopilot system market global commercial aircraft autopilot system jan 13, 2018 global autopilot systems market 2016. $2,50000 | about autopilot system please choose the suitable license type from above more details are at given under tab report license types below.
This report studies the global drone autopilot sales market status and forecast, categorizes the global drone autopilot sales market. Autopilot systems market is driven by need for accuracy in navigation system for controlling and monitoring vehicle path to avoid accidents, autopilot system market is segmented on basis of applications and types, high fuel efficiency and technological advancement grows autopilot systems market. Summary this report studies the global autopilot system market status and forecast, categorizes the global autopilot system market size (value & volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region.
This report studies the global in-flight autopilot systems market status and forecast, categorizes the global in-flight autopilot systems market size (value & volume) by key players, type, application, and region. Global autopilot system market: overview autopilot systems are mainly used to control the navigation processes instead of the constant human hands on the system. Exhibit 5: global autopilot systems market by end-user 2014 exhibit 6: segmentation of global autopilot systems market by geography 2014 exhibit 7: segmentation of global autopilot systems market by geography 2014-2019 exhibit 8: global autopilot systems market revenue by geography 2014-2019 (us.Download global autopilot systems market`


Purchasing the first aircraft comes with challenges just like purchasing anything for the first time. This is because an individual lacks any experience of purchasing the aircraft. This is the reason why most people recommend the use of the guidelines for picking the right aircraft. This article has the best guidelines that can be used in picking the right aircraft. These guidelines are as explained below.
The first thing that an individual must consider is the aim of purchasing the aircraft.
In most cases, people purchase aircraft to use it in going for short trips and long trips. This means that one will have to consider the aircraft that is suitable for the trips that one wishes to use it to travel. An individual must also ensure that the number of seats available are enough for everyone who wants to use the aircraft. If one will be using the aircraft to carry luggage, he or she must get the aircraft that can do this with ease.
The cost is another factor that one must consider when he or she is purchasing an aircraft is the cost. Different aircraft have different prices. Hence one needs to know his or her budget before purchasing any aircraft. This is to help an individual go for what e or she can afford. Sometimes, different aircraft dealers have different prices for the same aircraft. Hence one needs to do a comparison between the airplanes before he or she selects the cheaper one.
An individual needs to decide if he or she wants to purchase the new one or the old one. This can depend on the budget of an individual too. This is because second-hand airplanes are cheaper than the news ones. But some benefits come with purchasing the new airplanes. These benefits include the warranties and the appeal that everyone loves. An individual needs to sit down and make this decision before purchasing any aircraft.
One needs to research before he or she buys an aircraft. This is because carrying out research helps one determine the available options. Carrying out research helps one get the list of the best aircraft dealers. This is the list that can provide the best dealer from where one is likely to get the best aircraft. The Internet is the best place to carry out this research. This is because most aircraft dealers advertise themselves on the internet.
The purchase of the best aircraft can be done if an individual decides to ask for advice from close friends about how he or she can get the best aircraft. There is a probability that the friends close to this individual have ever purchased or helped a friend purchase the aircraft. This implies that an individual must be open to advise that he or she gets. But one should be very careful to avoid being dictated by what friends say. The trustworthy friends are t eons that should be consulted because purchasing an aircraft is a very sensitive thing.


JSI is a partnership between the University of Maryland (UMD) and the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) aimed at creating a center of excellence in space science research. JSI brings together scientists from the UMD Department of Physics, UMD Department of Astronomy, and the GSFC Astrophysics Science Division, and is dedicated to fostering new areas of research at the interface of physics and space astronomy. This mission is achieved via direct collaboration between JSI Fellows and Affiliates as well as active undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral research programs.
Current areas of focus include the use of black holes as laboratories for testing General Relativity (using both gravitational wave and electromagnetic observations), plasma processes in black hole accretion flows, the particle physics of dark matter, and the implications of these fields on the formation and evolution of galaxies.
On March 4th, 2010, officials from the University of Maryland, College Park and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland signed an agreement creating a new Joint Space-Science Institute with the mission of sharing resources and expertise in building a world-leading institute for space science. This new institute will build on the many existing research partnerships in high energy and particle astrophysics, space and black hole physics, cosmology, and planetary and solar system astronomy.


GPS stands for the Global Positioning System, this is connected to a system of space satellites and receivers that allow people and devices to pinpoints the precise location on earth. The system relies on 24 satellites that orbit the earth twice a day.
This system was first launched in 1974 and the last satellite was launched in 1994, the system is operated and maintained by the United States Department of Defense. This system is free for anyone to use, when a satellite seems to be aging, a new one is launched to replace it. Since technology has increased so much in recent years, it has plummeted down in the cost to run but they are getting more accurate every day. It has come so far that a 100 dollar GPS can easily plot your journey from one place to another.
The use of a GPS is becoming more globally used, it isn’t only used in the car or some sort of vehicle. Now fishermen are using them to find their fishes and people are using them for hiking or even games like geocaching. Even the military use GPS to navigate through a war zone.


Radio communication is a salient requirement for all forms of aviation, including general, commercial, and military. This system, which is used to facilitate voice communication, location sending, and ground-based navigation, relies on a complex architecture of electromechanical components, namely antennas. The antennas used on aircraft are variable and specialized in performing specific functions. In this blog, we will discuss the various types of antennas that may be found on common aircraft.
The dipole antenna type plays a critical role in radio wave transmission. It is also the most common class found on aircraft worldwide. Although dipole antennas may come in a variety of forms, the one used in aviation is the half-wave dipole. It is named as such because the length of the conductor is roughly one-half that of the wavelength of the frequency being transmitted. These devices rely on alternating currents to produce electromagnetic fields of varying sizes throughout the antenna. Nearly all half-wave dipole antennas found on modern aircraft are of the VHF variant, which is used primarily as a navigation aid. The VHF antenna used for navigation is almost universally situated on the vertical tail. Unlike other aircraft systems, which have several layers of redundancy, VHF antenna failure would assuredly affect multiple navigation systems at once.
As many aircraft models begin to make the transition to Global Positioning System (GPS) based navigation, there has grown a strong demand for GPS antennas. These antennas are unique in their function and location due to the requirements placed on receivers of GPS satellites. Since the satellites employed in the GPS transmit weak signals, the receivers must also act as amplifiers. Additionally, the receivers must be placed on top of the fuselage to meet the line-of-sight conditions demanded by GPS satellites. In order to avoid aerodynamic disruption, the antennas are designed with a low profile.
Emergency locator transmitters are required in all but a small minority of civil aircraft in the United States. These specialty antennas broadcast distress signals on specific frequencies, including 121.5, 243.0, and 406 MHz. The 121.5 and 243.0 frequencies initially lacked the ability to provide a location to search and rescue crews, but later a paired satellite program was implemented that solved this issue. However, these two frequencies continued to present false signals, which tied up resources. As a result, the industry moved to the novel 406 MHz frequency, which is much more stable and produces fewer false alarms. Although the older frequencies have not yet been banned outright, they provide only limited safety assurances to crews in distress.
UHF antennas enable both transponder location and distance measuring equipment data. These devices can act as both transmitters and receivers, allowing the aircraft to send messages and receive interrogation from ATC towers. In a distance measuring system, UHF antennas broadcast a radio signal between 960-1215 MHz. After receiving a return signal from ground stations, an associated computer times the propagation delay between the signals, yielding a distance in meters. Both transponders and distance measuring equipment require a direct line of sight between the aircraft and ground stations, requiring the antennas to be situated under the fuselage.
Regardless of their use, antennas should be maintained in adequate condition to ensure proper functioning and system longevity. Antennas should be regularly inspected for any signs of cracking since water may enter and cause delamination. Additionally, the base of the antenna should be kept dry as often as possible to prevent corrosion, which may erode the electrical grounding of the aircraft. Finally, when painting the plane, it is critical to avoid painting over any antenna components since this may reduce their efficacy.
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NOTICE: The flight can happen from 9-17h, please give me your specific availability once you've done your booking by selecting one of the time frame shown on Airbnb. Are you longing for a city break ? Do you want to see the great Alps from a whole new angle? These magnificent peaks are just "a flight" away! Yes, that's right! This is your chance to embrace the stunning views and the fun of flying PRIVATELY. No shuffling from queue to queue, no delays, no screaming of children, or huge airports. This is the real deal. Your very own private pilot, who just wants to share the magic of flight. Please note that minimum 2 people per booking is recommended as the pilot is sharing the cost with you. Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the cost of the outings, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at the airfield which is specified in the "Must Read Summary email" as there's no airport inside of Munich but there are various airfields in the surrounding areas.
I'm a co-founder of Wingly, the flight sharing platform which connects private pilots with passengers. I've been passionate about aviation since a very young age and started taking flying lessons at 12 years old to get my first pilot's licence at 15. I've now been flying for fun for over 15 years and started Wingly to make this extraordinary activity possible for more people. On Wingly, we have a large community of dedicated pilots and we connect you with them so you can share the cost and the experience of a private flight. Your flight will either be with me or one of our other amazing pilots
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Details of the route can be discussed between you and your pilot. You'll first meet the pilot directly at the airport provided, which is not in central Munich. As there are multiple airports around Munich, I'm not pinning one specific airport, simply to avoid confusion. You could see the Neuschwanstein castle, Starnberger See, the Alps...and many more for you to find out with your own pilot!
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GPS is the symbol for the Global Positioning System. It is a satellite navigation system designed and built by the United States Department of Defense. It was first conceived in the 1960's and the first GPS satellite was launched in 1978. This navigation system became fully operational in 1995 and was used exclusively by the U.S. Military until the U.S. government authorized its use by the general public.
The GPS network is really just composed of three things:
Earth Monitoring Stations
The 24 satellites orbit the earth in 6 distinct trajectories. They orbit the earth twice a day at around 7,000 miles per hour at a distance of 12,000 miles. This allows their signals to be received over a large percentage of the earth's surface. The more satellite signals a GPS unit receives the more accurately it can calculate its position by triangulating the signals. The satellites orbits are placed so that nearly every part of the earth is receiving 4 signals at all times. Of course landscape and groundcover can affect this.
The GPS earth monitoring stations, of which there are 4 unmanned and 1 master stations, are responsible for relaying position data from the satellites to the master station. The master station uses this data to correct the position of the sat tiles which is then transmitted back to the satellites. This keeps the data that the satellites transmit synchronized to provide accurate coordinate information
The GPS receiver is the device that we are all familiar with. In the car, hand-held units, data collectors, and GPS surveyor equipment all make use of the Global Positioning System. They receive a low power radio signal from the satellites overhead if they are in line-of-sight.
A GPS receiver triangulates its position based on the position of at least three satellites. It calculates your position by comparing the time it takes your receiver to receive the signal from each satellite.
3 satellites will allow your GPS unit to calculate your coordinates in latitude/longitude while four or more satellites will also allow it to calculate altitude. With this information the current generation of GPS devices can calculate your trip distance, distance to your destination, how fast you are going, and your altitude.
As you can see the GPS systems in place today provide a very useful tool to anyone who wishes to tap into its network.


Airfix Startsett av det engelske flyet Hawker Typhoon IB fra andre verdenskrig i skalaen 1:72. Inneholder 74 deler og kommer med 1 lim tuber, 2 pensler og 6 akrylfarger.
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Designed initially to replace the Hawker Hurricane as the complementary high-altitude fighter to the Supermarine Spitfire, the Typhoon instead found its fame as a low-altitude ground-attack aircraft, spearheading the airbourne assault through occupied Europe after D-Day. Designed around the enormous 24-cylinder Napier Sabre, the Typhoon has a tough gestation before maturing as a capable, low-level fighter-bomber, devastating German armour in Normandy and beyond.
Paint Scheme - Hawker Typhoon Ib, No.266 Squadron, 2nd Tactical Air Force, RAF, Holland and Germany, April/May 1944
Airfix Starter Sets are ideal for beginners. Medium Starter Sets are a little more challenging to build than the Small Starter Set range, with more parts. Each Medium Starter Set includes glue, two brushes and six acrylic paints.


By H. H. Hurt, Jr.
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Low cost service by operating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Mapping Projects
In the last years low-cost UAV Drones reached a level of practical reliability and professionalism which allow the use of these systems as mapping platforms. UAV based mapping provides not only the required accuracy with respect to cadastral laws and policies as well as requirements for the generation of elevation models in large-scale (map) such as gravel pits, UAVs are also competitive to other measurement technologies in terms of economic aspects.
Major advantages of UAVs compared to manned systems are that UAVs can fly in inaccessible areas, such as mountainous, volcanic, earthquake and desert areas, flood plains and scenes of accidents. Furthermore, most systems available on the market are stabilized and can operate autonomously. These systems are mainly low-cost systems, and thus a major advantage of UAVs is the cost factor, as UAVs are less expensive and have lower operating costs than manned aircrafts have.
SAKURA-GSR along with its UAV DRONE collaborator would undertake study SAKURA-GSR would bring in its Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, GIS, and Software IT application experts to complete the study.
SAKURA Geoinformation Software Research Pvt.Ltd. (SAKURA-GSR) believes the first step in every UAV mapping project is to document the need for the study and status of permissions to fly UAVs for mapping.
The workflow for UAV mapping is similar to the workflow of man-based aerial mapping systems. However, some elements of the workflow are different and thus, have been extended.
Figure 1. Workflow for UAV data acquisition and processing.
2. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE UAV SYSTEM
UAV is a small (38 inches wingspan) and ultra-light (maximum take-off weight of 1.7 pounds) platform made of flexible foam that performs precision aerial mapping missions thanks to the onboard GPS and the related flight management software that allows the operator to plan safely and efficiently a mission in 3D, and then monitor it in real-time. Thanks to the embedded camera, the UAV takes a collection of high-definition still images that are used later to generate maps and contour lines of the surveyed area.
The four main characteristics of the UAV are:
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- c. Management of critical situations
- Barometer error – Go Home (using GPS altitude)
- -Way Out of working area (Strong wind) – Emergency Landing
- -Above working area – Go Home
- -Ground proximity – Hold and Resume
- -Wind too strong – Go Home
- -Low Battery – Go Home
- -Empty Battery – Propeller stopped and emergency landing
- -IMU error – Emergency landing
- -GPS signal loss – Emergency landing
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Mapping applications with UAV may include agricultural applications, mining, construction and survey/GIS operations.
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Dear pilots! As you’ve read our email, there is some further information about validation of your pilot licences. This applies to pilots, who will fly gliders registered in Europe and who have: non-European pilot licence or non-European ICAO licence (It doesn’t apply to non-European PART-FCL licence) or older European GLD […]
Dear pilots and Team Captains! We have made a change in schedule of the event. Team Captain’s briefing will be held on 16 MAY 19:00. Local Procedures were updated.
Dear glider pilots, Bulletin 1.2 has been just published. We decided to postpone deadline for registrations. New deadline for sending registration forms and entry fee payment deadline is 1 March 2017. Please check new version of Bulletin.
We would like to ask all pilots to fill only correct information in the entry form. We want to know your IGC Ranking ID number, but many of you have entered your IGC Ranking position or random number. All pilots will sign an affirmation where all of you declare all […]
We have updated Pilot Registration Form. Many of you probably don’t have an information what plane you will fly during the championship, so the Glider Section is not required to fill – you will be asked later what plane you will fly. We have also improved website security, SSL is now […]


In australia (raaf) its 3 years at the defence force academy, then onto basic flight training school, then advanced pilots course then you’ll be streamed off into different aircraft (depending on preference and needs). Let's look at the steps you need to take to become an air force pilot.
You’ll learn basic flight skills common to all military pilots at one of three sites:
How long does it take to be a air force pilot. But roles in the iaf is not just limited to fighter pilots! This is a physical screening, mainly focused on vision. Individuals become pilots in the air force by becoming an air force officer and completing extensive flight training.
The iaf also has ground duty officers, technical staff, helicopter pilots and. First off there are height, weight, vision (unsure of lasik), mental, and health requirements. Air force does not require pilots to have specific majors (www.airforce.com).
To become an air force pilot, you must first be accepted into the service, attend officer candidate school, and be commissioned as a second lieutenant. Air force test pilot school (usaf tps) is the air force’s advanced flight training school that trains experimental test pilots, flight test engineers, and flight test navigators to carry out tests and evaluations of new aerospace weapon systems and also other aircraft of the u.s. Within the indian air force, the flying branch is the most popular choice among young indian students and graduates.
Steps to becoming an air force pilot let’s look at the steps you need to take to become an air force pilot. To become an airline pilot, it takes just over two years to gain the required 1,500 hours flight time. Almost every community has upgrades through these positions, and.
To qualify as an air force pilot, you will need at least a bachelor’s degree, earned at either a civilian college or university or the air force academy, located outside colorado springs, co. Secondly if you have not yet started get yourself in very fit condition. Being an air force pilot requires extensive training and the willingness to commit to ten years of active duty air force service.
How long do pilots go to school? However, degrees in aviation or related areas help students to complete flight training and courses in aerodynamics, aviation laws, aviation meteorology. Recruiters will make sure you meet the basic eligibility requirements.
Air force major justin hasard lee to explain. Before you can even begin your journey to becoming a fighter pilot, you must first become an officer in the u.s. Being an air force pilot is a dynamic, challenging, but highly rewarding role with excellent career opportunities.
Pilots may be stationed in remote or undesirable places and may be exposed to danger. You can become a pilot as a member of the active duty air force, air force reserves and air. If you are not yet a part of the military, the first step is to contact an air force recruiter station and join the service.
In the air force, after you are commissioned it takes approximately one year to accomplish undergraduate pilot training (upt) , three months for iff, a few weeks for sere and water survival, and approximately six months for your fighter’s basic course. A day in the life of a commercial pilot part 2. Later in your career you may become a flying instructor, take on nz based ground roles such as an aviation safety officer or planner at joint forces headquarters, or do an overseas tour as a united nations observer or air liaison officer.
How long does it take to become an air force pilot? Once you pass the vision requirements, you will attend the initial flight screening. Each branch offers basic flight training followed by advanced training on a specific aircraft.
If you do not fall within these parameters you can stop here. Must meet a selection board before age 28 1/2. For fighter pilots, after advanced pilots course, the hawk 12.
To qualify as an air force pilot, you will need at least a bachelor’s degree, earned at either a civilian college or university or the air force academy, located outside colorado springs, co. For pilot and aircrew positions, height specifications vary by aircraft and most applicants can successfully pursue a career in aviation with the u.s. Columbus air force base in mississippi, laughlin air force base.
At this point you can formally declare your intention to become an air force pilot. Completion of officer training school (ots), air force academy (afa) or air force reserve officer training corps (afrotc) must have begun pilot training between the ages of 18 and 33; Pass an air force physical to be pilot qualified (pq).
‘fighter pilot’ is a very glamorous and exciting role within iaf’s flying branch.


The WingtraOne VTOL mapping drone is capable of performing fast aerial surveys across wide or hard-to-reach areas and producing reliable maps with unparalleled resolution and accuracy.
WingtraOne comes equipped with a choice of Sony high-resolution mapping cameras or a professional multispectral camera by Micasense. Cameras can easily be exchanged in the field, making the same drone suitable for different applications. Using the intuitive flight planning software and the fully autonomous flying operations, surveyors can capture geo-tagged aerial images with virtually no piloting skills.
WingtraOne’s drone image outputs can be processed by all major photogrammetry software to create highly-accurate orthomosaics and 3D models.


Welcome to BAM
The Bend Aero Modelers ("BAM") is a non-profit organization, 501(c)(7), with the mission to promote model aviation and the joy of radio controlled (R/C) flying. We are affiliated with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) and as such are an AMA-chartered club (AMA charter # 2311).
Our club includes diverse members with different backgrounds, ages, and interests. We welcome all model aviation enthusiasts, regardless of your experience level and specific areas of interest within this fascinating hobby. Furthermore, we support all compliant types and sizes of R/C airplanes, including helicopters and jets.
If you are new to R/C flying and would like to learn more about it, please refer to the information provided on this website. Either way, whether you are just starting out or have been flying for a long time, we would love to hear from you and tell you more about the Bend Aero Modelers.
Our flying site (Popp's Field) is located about 18 miles east of Bend, Oregon (Deschutes County) going towards Burns, just off Highway 20 near Horse Ridge and the Oregon Badlands.
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What is Air Traffic Controller Game?
Air Traffic Controller Game is a simulation game that allows players to take on the role of an air traffic controller. The game requires players to manage air traffic at an airport by directing aircraft to their designated landing and takeoff paths while avoiding collisions and maintaining a safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
How to Play Air Traffic Controller Game Online
To play the Air Traffic Controller Game online, players can visit gaming websites or download the game from app stores. Once the game is launched, players can choose from different airports and levels of difficulty to begin their gaming experience. The game provides players with a radar screen and various controls to manage the flow of air traffic, including directing aircraft to their assigned runways, issuing takeoff and landing clearances, managing taxiways, and responding to emergencies.
Benefits of Playing Air Traffic Controller Game Online
Playing Air Traffic Controller Game online offers several benefits, including improving players’ multitasking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The game also provides a realistic simulation of the challenges that air traffic controllers face in managing air traffic at busy airports, making it an educational and engaging experience for players interested in aviation and air traffic management.
Challenges of Playing Air Traffic Controller Game Online
While playing the Air Traffic Controller Game online can be fun and challenging, it also comes with its own set of difficulties. Successfully managing air traffic requires players to stay focused, make quick decisions, and stay organized amidst the chaos of multiple aircraft movements. Players must also be prepared to handle unexpected situations, such as weather disruptions or emergency landings, which add an extra layer of complexity to the game.
Tips for Playing Air Traffic Controller Game Online
Here are some tips for playing Air Traffic Controller Game online:
- Stay organized and prioritize incoming aircraft based on their fuel levels and flight schedules.
- Communicate clearly with pilots and issue instructions in a timely manner to avoid conflicts.
- Be proactive in planning aircraft routes and managing traffic flow to prevent overcrowding and delays.
- Remain calm under pressure and be prepared to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Practice and familiarize yourself with the game’s controls and interface to improve your efficiency as an air traffic controller.


Yr5 Science Day at David Nieper Academy
Four excited Yr5 pupils to took part in Science Day at David Nieper Academy yesterday. They tried out 3 different experiments during the day exploring how things fly, thinking like scientists to work out how much power would be needed to launch a mini paper rocket. Having made mini aeroplanes, helicopters and rockets the highlight of the day was making a parachute that could carry and land a fresh egg without it breaking. Needless to say they did it and were one of two teams that completed the challenge successfully - well done!


Summer Series: Apollo 50
Enjoy our Summer Series - presentations on Black Hills figures or events packed with history and fun! Each presentation lasts an hour, including a Q&A.
Tom Durkin will take you on an interstellar ride through history that marks 50 years since the Apollo 11 spaceflight when the first two humans landed on the moon. He will also share what’s next for NASA in a program that will surely be appreciated by all ages.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took his “one small step,” and Buzz Aldrin referred to the beauty of the lunar landscape as “magnificent desolation.”
Durkin says this is when “American ingenuity achieved an as-yet unmatched distinction for humanity.”
We haven’t been back to the moon since 1972, but Vice President Mike Pence and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine have moved up the timeline to return there by 2024. This accelerated NASA program is called “Forward to the Moon” and has created renewed excitement over space exploration.
Since 1999, Durkin has served as deputy director of the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium headquartered on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He administers educational activities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, supported by NASA’s unique mission.
Durkin also supports university students funded by the Space Grant, including those who conduct internships and eventually gain employment at NASA Centers and aerospace industries.
Admission for a Summer Series event is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and half-off for members. Call 394-6923 to reserve seats.
SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE
Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m.: Eyes of the Storm
Friday, June 14 at 5 p.m.: Celebrating 50 Years of the Chapel in the Hills
Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m.: Musical Experience by Hank Harris
Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m.: Battle of Greasy Grass
Friday, June 28 at 5 p.m.: Burros in Custer State Park
Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m.: James Webb Space Telescope
Friday, July 12 at 5 p.m.: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission
Friday, July 19 at 5 p.m.: Custer Expedition
Friday, July 26 at 5 p.m.: The Back Porch - A Legend of Rock 'N Roll
Friday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m.: Nuggets and Neutrinos
Friday, July 12, 2019 at 5:00pm to 6:00pm
The Journey Museum & Learning Center, Wells Fargo Theater
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Most people know this organization as NASA and nothing more. Many of them aren’t aware that it stands for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is the body responsible for planning all the activities regarding space visits and exploration. The NASA are often lauded for their achievements. One of those is the success of the Apollo space mission. Sometimes, they are given some sticks for their failures as well. One of those failures is tragedy of the Challenger crash.
There are so many things the NASA does besides traveling in rockets. Below are some things you probably don’t know about the NASA. They include some things that the government doesn’t want you to know either.
The Story Concerning The Pen
The narrative surrounding the pen is false. The story says that the NASA spent millions of dollars to develop a pen that is capable of working in space. This is because your average pen wouldn’t work in a zero gravity environment. The other side of the story was that Russian Cosmonauts were satisfied using their pencils instead.
The first thing to be aware of is that the NASA didn’t spend such ridiculous sum of money to develop any pen. Those who say it is preferable to use lead pencils in space are also wrong. This is because there’s a high probability that dust from lead or graphite pencil will either break everything or end up in the air filtration system. Worst still, it may be breathed by the astronauts themselves. So the stories surrounding the pen and pencil isn’t true.
Space Shuttles Are Unclean
Most of the time, the NASA want the public to view its shuttles as clean, glistening, and gleaming. All the photographs, videos of merchandise that has space shuttles in them are made to appear white and beautiful to look at. An example is the Discovery.
The truth however is that space shuttles have the thing in common with a vehicle used in transporting farm produce. This similarity is that both are dirty and unclean. The damaged, dirty shuttles are viewed as evidences of their long careers as well as a lot of spaceflights for NASA.
They Were Dragged Into The Cola Wars
The NASA were involved in a cold war that involved Coca-cola and Pepsi. According to reports, cans of Pepsi and Coca-cola were taken aboard the Challenger. A space shuttle. This was possible because the cans came with plastic lids and straws that were fitted at the top. This made it possible for them to be drank at Zero gravity.
Taking both brands however wasn’t the original plan. The only brand that was supposed to fly was the Coca-cola. When Pepsi discovered that theirs was onboard, they were convinced that one of the company’s intentions was to get free promo.
They Consume A Lot Of Foil
The space agency uses a lot of foil for its operations. Although it is scientifically advanced organization that is in the habit of developing things that are supposed to thrive in the vacuum of space. They may not be using the same kind of aluminum foil we use in houses. However, there is only a little difference between the ones we and theirs.
Whilst ours is silver, theirs is gold. Meaning that theirs is made with original gold and turned into foil. The importance of gold as a material for foil includes: high heat resistance that is important when the shuttle is about to be launched and when it is in space;
Other benefits of gold includes: Giving the needed protection owing to its high light reflective tendency; Prevent higher-energy particles; It is a good conductor used in electronic works, etc.
NASA Began As A Military Organization
While the organization is a scientific one, it was originally rivaling the DARPA. That stand for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The DARPA is a government agency that is concerned about building and developing weapons.
The DARPA were the popular rocket-designers for both military and scientific purposes alike. Their creations delivered both bombs and astronauts around the world as well as space respectively.
The Mars Mission Made Use Of Text Messages
A car-robot called the Mars Rover was launched into space and successfully landed in Mars in late 2012. Since its landing, the robot has done a lot of scientific stuffs which the public has failed to understand. The robot netted NASA a lot of column inches for the first time, which it needed seriously. The car robots do not interact via radio messages.
Instead, they communicate via text messages. Since the Mars Rovers travel across the solar system, they do not utilize any form of emojis.
Aldrin Took Communion On The Moon
This is one of the secrets that most people don’t know about the Apollo 11 mission. Aldrin radioed a communication back to earth immediately the lunar module touched down on the Sea of Tranquility. In the message, he enjoined everyone listening, regardless of their location to pause for a moment and think about the events that have happened in the past few hours. He also enjoined them to give thanks in his or her way afterwards.
He then opened a small plastic container that held bread and wine and read privately from John’s gospel. He ate the bread and drank the wine afterwards. Aldrin was an elder of the Webster Presbyterian Church.
Some People There Earn Money Doing Nothing
It is a known fact that NASA spends money on awkward things. One of those things is that they pay individuals in the form of bed rest study. In this study, people are offered employment and paid to do nothing. They are paid about $18,000.
In this bed rest study, the participants are given the permission to read books, watch televisions, participate in a study course, etc. They are even allowed to continue with their normal jobs. The clause however is that they wouldn’t get out of bed.
The aim of this study was to correctly gauge the impact of longterm spaceflight on the human body. One of those long distance travel to Mars is an example of such trips. This study involves 70 individuals and lasts up to 10 weeks.
The study was conducted in conditions that stimulate weightlessness. This condition was set in order to discover its impact on the body for an extended period of time. The beds in which the participants use are usually tilted to an angle of about 6 degrees. In a state wear the head is lower than the feet. This is done in order to trigger cardiovascular stress similar to the one experienced by astronauts in space.
This entails that particularly easy. The participants will have to lose muscle mass density as well as bone density. They also have to indulge in rehabilitation to get themselves back to normal. The rehabilitation program naturally includes exercises.
They Send Weird Stuff Into Space
Example of the things that have been taken into space includes Pepsi and Coca-cola. Other things that have been taken into space includes the following: a collection of signed NFL shirts, one of Lane Armstrong’s sweaty yellow one-piece, some dirts from Yankee Stadium, and also a bunch of NASCAR starter flags, etc.
The Apollo 11 Had To Hawk Their Autographs To Get Life Insurance
It is very difficult to purchase life insurance when an astronaut is about to go into space. When it became difficult for Neil Armstrong and other crew members of the Apollo 11, they hawked their autographs. What they did was to sign many envelops. They amounted to several hundreds of them. They also signed postcards and have friends postmark them July 16 or 20. Those dates were supposed to be the fate for the launch or the moon landing. They figured out that those autographs would be worth some amount of money if they happen not to return.
A Lingerie Company Made The Lunar Spacesuits of Apollo 11
A company who designed the spacesuits used for the Apollo 11 mission was a lingerie company. The name of that company was Playtex. They are famous for the invention of the Cross Your Heart Bra. The design however led to a secret battle of fashion.
The company was forced or bludgeoned to work under the scrutiny and supervision of aerospace company. This was enforced by NASA mangers and the aerospace company involved was Hamilton Standard. They submitted a suit that was turned down.
Playtex later went into Hamilton Standard, took back their design, submitted it again, and won the contract. Since winning that particular contract, ILC Dover, which is Playtex’s industrial division has been in the business of designing all of NASA’s spacesuits since then.
Only an in-depth research can shed light into the darkest secret of the NASA. For the purpose of maintaining its reputation, the government will do everything possible to ensure some of these secrets doesn’t find their way to the public domain.
One thing that is certain is that the NASA will continue to champion innovations that bothers on space travel as well as achieve more milestones beyond what was believed to be possible.


Aero-service company was founded in 2005. Since childhood I developed a passion for avionics and technical innovations, and I was lucky to be able to pursue my childhood dreams on my career path. Aero-Service specializes in the design, construction and repair of ultralight (metal) aircrafts. Since 2014, I decided to extend our offer and commence with the production of a small four-wheeled electric vehicle, which is the EV4. All the knowledge and experience gained from avionics, I carried over to the design and construction of the EV4. The EV4, beginning from project to design and the technology and materials used, has avionic origins.


June 13, 2019
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory event to celebrate 50th anniversary of the moon landing
“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s famous words, spoken on July 20, 1969, are forever etched in history as synonymous with one of the 20th century’s greatest endeavours of science and engineering — the lunar landing.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this amazing accomplishment, the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) is hosting a special daytime event featuring presentations and family-focused activities that celebrate one of humanity’s greatest achievements.
Guest speakers will present fascinating talks that look back and look forward in our exploration of our celestial neighbour, the moon.
“The Apollo 11 commemoration at the RAO is happening 50 years to the minute of when the lander spacecraft called the Eagle touched down on the moon,” says Jennifer Howse, education specialist at the RAO. “The event is a party complete with a bouncy house, rockets and moon themed karaoke designed for family fun on a Saturday afternoon, but also a chance to gather a remember that exciting time when the space race to humanity to the moon and back”
The program will feature speakers from the Faculty of Science, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC)-Calgary Centre, and special guest CBC’s Starman Don Hladiuk, who will present a breakdown of the lunar mission. Joel Powell of the RASC will exhibit his amazing image collection presenting the ramp up to lift-off.
Family fun activities include moon music, rockets, solar observing, lunar science fiction, and much more.


Verify that the status of your flight is current if you want to travel shortly. A simple and quick approach to find out what’s happening with your flight is to check the status of the flight. To find out if your flight is delayed or experiencing other problems, you may also utilize flight status. This is how to use Frontier Airlines to check the status of a flight.
How do I find frontier flight status
There are two methods available on the Frontier Airlines website to check the status of a particular flight. Checking by city is the first method. Choose the destination or departure city of your flight from the drop-down menu to accomplish this. A list of every flight for that city will appear along with its current status.
By flight number is the second method to find out the status of your flight. Click “Submit” after entering the flight number in the field provided on the page. This will display the particular flight you are interested in as well as its status right now.
There may be several causes for the delay in your Frontier flight, if you’re wondering why it is happening. Weather, air traffic control, or even something as basic as an airplane arriving late might be to blame. For whatever reason, waiting for your aircraft to take off at the airport is always annoying.
Inclement weather is one of the main reasons for flight delays. Strong winds can make it challenging for aircraft to take off and land safely when a storm is approaching. Because of this, airlines frequently postpone flights until the weather becomes better. Controllers will occasionally stagger takeoffs and landings to reduce the risk of accidents, which may cause delays for certain flights.
Sometimes delays are only the result of operational problems, like an airplane that arrives late. This may be the result of the jet needing to refuel before taking off or being delayed at its prior destination.
Keep Up with Arrival and Departure Times
You can be certain that you’re receiving the most recent information because the tracker is updated in real-time. You may also keep track of the travel plans of your loved ones by tracking any Frontier flight.
Air travel may be stressful and unpredictable, but you can avoid it by using Frontier Flight Status. You’ll be equipped with all the knowledge required to make confident travel plans. Bid farewell to standing in lengthy lineups and stressing over missing connections. You may travel with ease and comfort knowing that you have everything you need with Frontier Airlines Flight Status.
You can keep track of the most recent departure and arrival times by monitoring the status of your Frontier Airlines flight. You may use this information to arrange your journey so that you don’t miss connections or experience delays. To provide you the most recent information about your trip, Frontier Airlines offers real-time flight status updates.
Why you need to check Frontier status
Recent research indicates that 32.7% of Frontier flights have delays. As a result, Frontier is now the second-most delayed airline in the US. Flight delays can result from a variety of circumstances, such as inclement weather, heavy air traffic, and technical problems. Frontier has been putting a lot of effort into being more punctual, and it has achieved great strides in lowering the amount of flights that are delayed. Nevertheless, a lot of uncontrollable circumstances might still affect our timetable.
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If you’re wondering how to check the status of a flight on Frontier Airlines, it’s actually rather easy to do. To get your flight number, simply go to the airline’s website and type it into the search field. You will get the most recent details on your flight, including any delays or cancellations, as soon as you press enter.
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Life in Space: Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show @ 10:30 AM
August 1, 2019 @ 10:30 am
Life in Space: Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show
It’s time for liftoff like it’s 1969! Embark on a trip to the Moon and explore the scientific and engineering challenges of getting to space, living and working in orbit, and safely returning to Earth as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. Science concepts to be explored are gravity, orbit, action-reaction, and air pressure! Recommended for ages 4 and up.


For the past two decades, there has been a general—and mostly unchallenged—understanding that satellite imagery is restricted over Israel and the Palestinian and Syrian territories it occupies. This was due to a 1996 U.S. regulation known as the Kyl-Bingaman Amendment (KBA) which has limited the quality and availability of high-resolution satellite imagery produced by U.S. companies covering Israel (and by implicit extension, the occupied Palestinian territories and the occupied Golan Heights). The result is that publicly available imagery on platforms such as Google Earth has been deliberately coarse and blurred.
On June 25, following two years of sustained pressure from academia and civil society, the 97-word KBA was unexpectedly reformed, making higher-resolution satellite imagery legally accessible and readily available to all. The news, though welcome, raises certain questions: First, what were the effects of the KBA? Second, since satellite imagery has advanced significantly both in scale and diversity in the 24 years since the KBA was passed, why did it take so long to reverse?
The KBA was a byproduct of the aftermath of the Cold War, when the satellite imagery industry was still young. President Bill Clinton sought to refashion technology formerly used for espionage for a wider, commercial usage. He also moved to declassify U.S. spy satellite imagery from the 1960s and 1970s.


This class is for people who want to learn how to safely fly a drone for farming purposes. Our instructors are experience drone operators who will take you through all the elements of controlling your drone in flight and the functionality available in many of the new drones (e.g. autonomous flight).
The class will cover drone selection with respect to agricultural applicaitons. We cover uses such as stock and asset monitoring and management.
Anyone who flies a drone, whether for recreational or commercial purposes, needs to fully understand and comply with the safety and legal responsibilities of drone operations.
We will give you a comprehensive understanding of your responsibilities as a drone operator, and teach you how to safely plan and fly them. You will also see the range of agricultural opportunities there are with drone technology.


Case Study: Arundel Aerospace Defence Limited
- Deal size:
- Management Buy-Out
- Aerospace & Defence
- Deal completed:
- July 2011
Meridian Corporate Finance (“Meridian”) advised the shareholders of Arundel Aerospace and Defence Systems Limited (“AADS”) on the acquisition of Kembrey Wiring Systems (“Kembrey”) a subsidiary of Time24 Holdings.
Kembrey is one of the UK’s leading Aerospace and Defence electrical interconnection businesses and its customer portfolio is proliferated by prestigious European blue-chip Aerospace and Defence companies including BAE systems, Rolls-Royce, Agusta Westland, GKN Aerospace and Cobham.
Moving forward, AADS will work together with Kembrey to grow and develop the business and strengthen its position in key markets and with customers.


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The first complete service center for private civil aviation in Italy and one of the best service stations in Europe.
Northern Avionics was founded in 1993 at Linate Airport with the aim of providing the best support for our customers in terms of avionics development, customisation, installation and retrofit.
Over the years Northern Avionics has continuously been expanding its range of competences and EASA certifications to become one of the most prominent service stations in Italy and Europe for helicopters and all types of airplanes.
Today Northern Avionics offers an entire line of own avionics parts and modules for a broad range of In-Flight Entertainment and Cabin Management System requirements. These can be tailored to each customer specifications.
Contact us for more information, our R&D team will be happy to advise on any enquiry, no matter how challenging or unique.
EASA PART-145. Approval n. IT.145.004 for maintenance and installation of avionics systems on civil aviation airplanes and helicopters
EASA PART-21J DOA (Design Organisation Approval). Approval n. EASA.21J.223 for design of major and minor modifications on civil aviation airplanes and helicopters
EASA PART-21G POA (Production Organisation Approval). Approval n. IT.21G.0041 for production of avionics and mechanical parts for civil aviation airplanes and helicopters
AER(EP).P-145 (EMAR145). Approval n. 020 issued by Aeronautica Militare Italiana for maintenance and installation of avionics systems for military airplanes and helicopters
EASA PART-147. Maintanance Training Organization Approval n. IT.147.0017 for maintanance, training and examination for LMA Cat. B2.


The objectives of this schools project and the benefits to your class or club by participating are twofold:
- To give students practical experience of designing things to go into Space and visit other planets.
- To get students to consider careers in the UK Space and other high tech industries.
The aim is to test anything that humans or robots will be doing on Mars in the future.
In 2015 we plan to launch 100 experiment capsules on high altitude balloons 30km up into the Earth’s atmosphere, a place where conditions of gas pressure, temperature and radiation are very similar to the surface of Mars.
This project is open to any school in the UK. There is no cost to take part in the project other than that of experiment materials and postage.
Early March 2015: Announcement of mid-June launch opportunity. Information packs sent out to registered teachers. [Applications for 2015 are now closed, you can now register for 2017]
12th June 2015: Deadline for delivery of experiments for the June flight.
Mid-late June 2015: Launch, recovery and return of the 100 experiments.
[Please note launch times are weather dependent]
What to expect
Please read the information pack which contains everything you need to know to get your students to make Mars experiments that can fly on our balloons, including:
- Information on exploring Mars and its surface environment;
- A complete list of rules that experiments must satisfy to be allowed to fly;
- Career advice for students who want to work in Space and related industries;
- Ideas for experiments;
Using the information pack your students can work to together to create Mars experiments, that fit inside a Kinder Egg capsule™, which you post to us so we can include them in the launch. Previous examples of experiments include testing the effect of Martian conditions on rubber bands, ink, memory sticks and 3D printed materials.
During the launch the balloon will ascend to 30km in approximately one hour where it will burst and the experiment tray will return to Earth via parachute. We will then collect the experiments and return them to your school for your students to analyse the results.
Pictures and video of your experiments in flight will be made available soon after landing.
Watch the video below of our latest flight, Elysium, to see what you can expect from participating!
Quotes from students
I enjoyed the MarsBalloon project, as it hooked me into space. It helped me to think how life will be in space and I crave to be an astronaut! I enjoyed thinking how the experiments would react in space and make my own predictions.
The project was a wonderful experience for me as it helped me in science to start thinking more about scientists and what they do. We have questions, especially me, and I would like to find the answers and I got encouraged to find out more. I would love to be an astronaut in future! We also got our answer on the sim card, knowing it will definitely work for scientists in space. In that way, we helped them!


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Otto Lilienthal was a major figure in the ten years preceding powered flight.His experiments with gliders were followed by the press and aviation enthusiasts all over the world. His exploits inspired many, including Orville and Wilbur Wright.
As a young man, Lilienthal loved the idea of flying. He and his brother studied birds, particularly storks, and built strap-on wings in the hopes of flying, but failed in their attempts. Even as a soldier in the Franco-Prussian War, he focused on flying.
As an adult, he studied the principles of flight. He soon realized a curved wing was the way to succeed. He measured the amount of lift that various rigidwings produced. He published findings in a book that became the bible for other aviation enthusiasts: Bird-flight As the Basis of Aviation (1889).He had tables showing calculations of lift provided by these wings, and it was this set of tables that was so admired and followed by others.
He then began experimenting with gliding as a way to prepare for powered flight. He started with short jumps, but he soon needed longer and higher areas to work. In 1894, he built an artificial hill where he achieved glides of 150feet (45.75 m) or more. He also found hills outside Berlin where he reached adistance of 1,150 feet (350.75 m) by gliding. Lilienthal, however, probablywould never have achieved successful powered flight. He maintained the only way to move through the air was by flapping wings. He devoted his energies tobuilding machines with such flapping action, but they were so ineffective henever got to try them out.
In August of 1896, in-flight tragedy struck Lilienthal. A sudden gust of windcaused his glider to rise up swiftly. He threw his weight forward to correctthe problem, but the glider stalled and crashed to the ground. He died the next day.


The University of South Australia continues to be the only university in South Australia to offer Aviation as a tertiary qualification. It is one of only two Australian universities to operate its own flying school. With a fleet of 10 modern aircraft, including three recently acquired C172SPs, you are able to get hands-on experience in real-life situations such as shark patrols.
The Bachelor of Aviation is a technically oriented program that exceeds the knowledge requirements of the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the issue of both the Commercial and Air Transport Pilot Licences.
Being a professional pilot is more than the relatively simple act of physically flying an aeroplane. A professional pilot requires an in-depth knowledge of many diverse elements including aerodynamics, aircraft power plants and systems, meteorology, navigation, flight planning, computer controlled flight management systems, flight operation technology and crew resource management.
This program provides you with the knowledge and skills you will need to become a professional pilot. The program also provides pathways for those who aspire to a career in aviation other than flying such as air operations dispatch, air traffic control and aviation management.
This program exceeds the knowledge requirements of the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the issue of a Commercial or Air Transport Pilot Licence. For students wishing to obtain a commercial pilot's licence please visit casa.gov.au to learn more about the medical requirements and conditions that may apply.
International Student Relocation Grants
International students seeking to relocate from interstate to Adelaide, South Australia to study this program may be eligible for a $1,500 grant to assist with their relocation costs (subject to eligibility). For more information and eligibility criteria please click here.
Some medical requirements are needed for pilot licences.


The Pinnacle of Aerospace Manufacturing: 5-Axis CNC Machining
In the rapidly evolving aerospace industry, precision and innovation are paramount. At the forefront of this technological advancement is 5-axis CNC machining, a process that has revolutionized the way aerospace components are manufactured. The implications of this technology for a contract CNC programming company specializing in CATIA and Esprit CAM programming are profound.
The 5-Axis Advantage in Aerospace Engineering
Complex Geometries and Precision
The aerospace industry demands components with complex geometries and utmost precision. Traditional machining methods fall short in meeting these intricate designs. 5-axis CNC machining, however, excels in crafting complex parts with high precision. This capability is crucial for aerospace components, which must adhere to stringent specifications for safety and performance.
Efficiency and Time Savings
Efficiency is key in manufacturing, and 5-axis CNC machining offers significant time savings. The ability to work on multiple sides of a component without the need for manual repositioning reduces overall machining time. This efficiency translates to faster production rates, enabling aerospace manufacturers to meet demanding deadlines.
Material Utilization and Waste Reduction
In an industry where materials like titanium and high-strength alloys are common, minimizing waste is essential. 5-axis CNC machining allows for more efficient material utilization, reducing waste and lowering costs. This aspect is not only economically advantageous but also aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing practices.
Applications in Aerospace
The airframe of an aircraft, comprising fuselage, wings, and undercarriage, requires parts that are both lightweight and strong. 5-axis CNC machining facilitates the creation of these components with the necessary precision and strength-to-weight ratio.
Aircraft engines have intricate parts that must withstand extreme conditions. The precision of 5-axis CNC machining ensures these components can endure the high stress and temperatures of aerospace environments.
Custom and Prototype Parts
The aerospace industry often requires custom parts for specialized applications. 5-axis CNC machining provides the flexibility to produce these unique components efficiently. Additionally, it is invaluable in prototyping, allowing rapid production and testing of new designs.
Cutting Edge Technologies: A Leader in CNC Programming
For a company like Cutting Edge Technologies, with a specialization in CATIA and Esprit CAM programming, the rise of 5-axis CNC machining in aerospace is an opportunity to showcase expertise. By offering advanced programming solutions for 5-axis machining, such companies can play a pivotal role in the aerospace sector's growth and innovation.
The Future of Aerospace Manufacturing
As the aerospace industry continues to evolve, the role of advanced manufacturing techniques like 5-axis CNC machining will become increasingly significant. Companies that embrace these technologies and offer specialized programming services will be well-positioned to lead in this dynamic field.


Science happens every Saturday at the CLC! SCIturdays at the Challenger Learning Center are designed for you and your child to learn new skills while having fun together! On the second and fourth Saturday of the month, join us for a hands-on, family-friendly workshop featuring a STEAM topic: science, technology, engineering, art and/or mathematics. Discover new interests and engage in a fun-filled morning! To register visit: www.challengerTLH.com. Participants will embark on a mission to the International Space Station, the world’s leading research lab located in orbit 250 miles above the Earth. The crew must work together to launch a new satellite into orbit to replace one that was damaged.
For more information, call 850-645-7777 or go to http://www.challengertlh.com/public-missions/.