McMinnville Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Around the world and throughout time people have wanted to fly. Airplanes let us follow this dream. They carry our hearts and imaginations into the sky. The kingdom of Babylon mints a coin with its king riding on the back of an eagle. A Chinese prince floats over the city of Ye, his body strapped to a kite. A Spanish inventor, wearing a set of cloth wings, survives his leap from the minaret of the Mosque of Cordoba.
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
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If you’ve got a young aviator in your family, or if you like planes yourself, make a date with the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. It’s the perfect spot to explore this colorful discipline. Here you’ll find the first, largest, and fastest airplanes ever built. There are two buildings in the complex: one for aircraft and one for spacecraft. You don’t have to know aviation to enjoy the exhibits. Evergreen was built with the general public in mind.
The Aviation Museum
McMinnville is about an hour and a half’s drive from Portland. Time your arrival to catch the museum’s free guided tour that starts at 11:00 AM daily. The tours offer the human interest stories behind the planes. Although there are storyboards in front of each exhibit to explain what you see, the tour guides’ stories make these machines come alive.
As you view the exhibits, look closely at the replica of the Wright Flyer, which carried bicycle mechanics Orville and Wilbur Wright to fame in 1903. Try, with your youngsters, to find the bicycle parts built into the frame. Also, imagine lying in a cradle between the wings and wiggling your hips to keep either wing from tilting down!
You can’t miss the Sopwith Camel made famous by Snoopy the beagle and his nemesis the Red Baron. Cartoon fantasy aside, this neat little bi-plane ran on biofuel. Its gas and oil were made from caster beans. Did you think the white scarf that a flying ace wore was just for show? Your tour guide knows its practical uses, and after you’ve heard a few aviation anecdotes, you’ll know, too!
Airplanes in Civilian Life
Next, rediscover how versatile planes are. As you pass the DH-4 de Havilland, you’ll see the only American-made plane that fought with the US Air Service in World War I. In 1918, it became the mainstay of the newly formed US Mail Service. This museum’s de Havilland is also a movie star: it appeared in the film The Spirit of St. Louis about the life of aviator Charles Lindbergh.
As you add up the jobs planes do in daily life, don’t forget crop dusting, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and weather monitoring. Ask your young barnstormer why bi-planes are so popular with stunt pilots. If neither of you know, stop under the bright red Pitts S-2B Special, hanging from the ceiling, and let its storyboard tell you why.
Airplanes in Defense
Of course, no air museum is complete without planes used in national defense. The TBM 3E Torpedo Bomber is the plane shot from under George Bush Sr. when he earned his Distinguished Flying Cross in World War II. Your jaw will drop when you see that the mighty B-17 has an armhole on its nose for reaching out to wipe off the windshield!
The shark-tooth design on the “Flying Tigers” Curtiss P 40N Warhawk is still blood-curdling. A Soviet MiG 17 and an American F-86 sit in chilly proximity. Get up close to a German Messerschmitt, the most successful fighter of World War II. Although it and the Luftwaffe (a German term for “Air Force”) ruled the air in the first years of the war, the Messerschmitt was hard to fly. Study it for a moment and you can see why (the cockpit was so small the pilot could barely turn his head around).
The Spruce Goose
The pièce de résistance of the Evergreen complex is Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose, made mostly of birch (light and strong) not spruce. A “flying boat” for 750 passengers, it flew once and now dominates the museum by its sheer bulk. The Spruce Goose story is one of the superlatives that will wow young and old alike. So let yourself be amazed by this plane. Inside it’s over 120 feet long-farther than the Wright brothers went on their first flight!
After your tour, stop by the Flight Zone, a play space in the museum with flight simulators set up for children. Then visit the Spruce Goose Café to refuel your engines. Right in the museum, you can get hot or cold sandwiches (the cold vegetarian with tomato cream cheese on hazelnut bread is delicious) or a salad, and a bowl of bison chili. Youngsters can get a beef hot dog or cheese quesadilla. Or maybe they’ll want a tuna, cheese, or P&J sandwich made the way they like: with the crusts cut off.
Space Museum and IMAX Theater
After lunch pay a visit to the space museum, across the courtyard from the aviation museum. The space museum charges separate admission and offers self-guided rather than docent-led tours. The Apollo program is well documented here, including the Apollo 1 launch failure that took the lives of three astronauts. There’s also a model of Apollo 11’s Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV or “moon buggy”) for those who like to imagine driving on the moon. Check out the Russian Photon space capsule. In 1990, it launched 1,500 pounds of equipment into space to conduct scientific experiments.
For a break, take in a 50-minute film about the Blue Angels at the museum’s IMAX theater. The film’s last showing is at 3:30 PM daily, but check with the museum for later showings on weekends. The film is not included in the museum’s general admission. When you’re ready to bring your crew back to earth, the return to Portland is a little over 50 miles.
What and Where
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum (500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville; 503-434-4180)
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily year-round, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Closes at 2:00 PM on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Admission: One museum: $13.00 adult (17-64); $12.00 senior (65+); $11.00 youth (5-16).
Dining options: Spruce Goose Café (aviation museum) & Cosmo Café (space museum). Tel: 503 434 4233. (Note: You can order boxed lunches to be ready when you arrive. Call the café to make arrangements.)
Directions to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Directions: Outbound From Portland
I-5 South toward Beaverton/Salem.
Take Exit 294 for State Highway 99W toward Newberg/Tigard.
Keep right at SW Barbur Boulevard.
Continue on OR-99W south about 25 miles.
Turn left at the sign for SE Dayton Bypass/OR-18.
Follow OR-18 about five miles into McMinnville.
The entrance to the museum will be on your right.
Make a left turn out of the museum driveway onto OR-18.
Continue east on SE Dayton Bypass about five miles.
Make a slight right at OR-99W and drive north about 25 miles.
In Tigard watch for the ramp to I-5 North.
Take the ramp to I-5 North and stay left at the fork for I-5 North Portland.
If you’re continuing to Vancouver, cross the I-5 bridge into Washington.
Other Portland Area Aviation Offerings
Seasonal air shows keyed to national holidays:
Call the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, Hood River, OR for details: 541 308-1600.
After-school classes in math, science, and aviation in 2009:
Call the Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver, WA for details: 360-694-7026.


"Maj-Gen Tahir Umar was not on board" - DHQ; as Jonathan visits crash site.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) stated on Monday in Abuja that Maj-Gen Tahir Umar was not involved in the Dana Air plane crash on Sunday at the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos as reported.
Col Mohammed Yerima, the Director Defence Information, stated this in a statement he issued to deny media reports that the Army General had died in the crash.
The statement said that Umar purchased the ticket for the ill-fated flight but could not make the trip.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan has visited the crash site and promised better air safety. The President admitted that the plane crash is a major setback to the reforms currently going in the aviation industry, but says he will ensure that such an unfortunate incident does not happen again.


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Responding to a question of Senator Muhammad Akram during the Question Hour in Senate, he said due to shortage of aircraft and lack of passengers, flight could not be continued to districts like Turbat, Gwadar and Dalbadin in Balochistan.
He said currently there was no flight from Quetta to other cities of Balochistan.
PIA had been operating twice a week flights between Gwadar and Quetta, however the flights were suspended due to insufficient passengers load, he added.
The minister said the PIA had assured that they had a constant eye on the market indicators and traffic trends prevalent on these routes and would start operations not only from Quetta to Gwadar and Turbat but on other routes as well when the market conditions would improve.
He said ATR planes were being used by PIA and were currently operated to Skardu, Gilgit, Chitral, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Mohenjo Daro, Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar and Lahore.


The Moon Landing
- 20 Jul 2019
- Neil Armstrong made his "one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" on this day 50 years ago. His was supported by the dedication, knowledge, and skills of many others.
Today is the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing. On 20 July 1969, Neil Armstrong was the first person to ever set foot on the Moon. Buzz Aldrin joined him shortly afterward. Michael Collins, their overlooked crew member, orbited the moon while Armstrong and Aldrin made history. To commemorate this iconic moment, I watched the Apollo 11 documentary. It is excellent and highly recommend it.
Firstly, the footage is awesome in the truest sense. The opening shot is the caterpillar tracks of the gigantic vehicle that transports the rocket and its support tower to the launch site. The technical quality of the footage is amazing and its behind-the-scenes nature is exciting. My fixation on the fashion, hairstyles, and even packaging is partly the result of me being into aesthetics and partly the result of the footage being so vivid.
Secondly, the production is admirable. This documentary is well-edited; it shows everything from the launch preparation to the post-mission quarantine, but at 93 minutes, it doesn’t drag. The lack of narration isn’t a hindrance because the NASA radio communication is compelling and the select newscast commentary is informative. The music, which is an original score, appropriately sets the mood for each phase.
The visual presentation is noteworthy as well. I like the understated style of the countdown timers and the distance/velocity counters. More importantly, they provide context and interest to footage that would otherwise be confusing or boring. Animations let the viewer to visualize the trajectory of the spacecraft throughout the mission. They helped me to appreciate the precision and timing that was needed for every maneuver in each phase.
I still believe that D-Day is the most important historical event to have a milestone anniversary this year. Its beneficial impact is more palpable than the Moon landing, even though the latter is more universally famous. It’s so famous that “the Moon landing” is understood to be the first one, as if it’s the only one. Whenever I think about it, I remember the Watchmen opening, this music video, and that episode of Mad Men.
The Mad Men episode is particularly interesting. It helps me to imagine how captivating the event must’ve been for everybody, not just for Americans or Westerners. I also think about the teenaged guy whom Sally meets when his family visits the Francis home; he’s totally unimpressed by the live footage. I haven’t been as jaded as him, but, to be honest, I’ve felt more obligated than excited to think and write about the Moon landing.
However, I was nearly in tears while I watched Apollo 11 safely returning to Earth. Their safe return was the other half of the mission that President Kennedy set forth several years earlier, after all. The collective knowledge and effort needed, especially considering the state of technology at the time, is impressive, and if viewed within the span of human history, the achievement is quite humbling.
I’m not a space geek, so I’m not dying to see a similar mission to Mars, but the Moon landing is undeniably an embodiment of our capacity for awe, curiosity, and exploration.


Mission to Mars
Yesterday, NASA successfully landed the largest exploratory robot on the surface of Mars. Curiosity has been hailed the most ambitious mission to the red planet ever attempted. The primary aim of this mission is to find traces of past life, to determine if life ever existed on Mars. Mars is littered with great mountains and canals, which gives rise to the hypothesis that water once flowed freely across this now baron wasteland. The existence of said water greatly increases the probability that life (in one form or another) existed elsewhere in our solar system, and that is what the Curiosity Rover hopes to discover.
Here at Vulture, we consider ourselves rather curious. We are curious about all sorts of things. Music, science, stiffies, art and believe it or not, government conspiracies. Yes, you heard us correctly, government conspiracies. Allow us to elaborate…
The Curiosity mission cost the US government $2.6 billion. Billion!! Money well spent, clearly, but the risk factors were huge! The Curiosity Rover descended onto the planet’s surface via a sky crane, which was carried on a rocket. In order to deploy the crane, this rocket, which was travelling at a whopping 21,240km/h, had to slow to a virtual standstill through the use of a (insert Dr Evil voice here) “super-sonic parachute” and “propulsion jets”. It is fair to say that this was a rather large gamble. Now, you are probably thinking that we are going to espouse some far-fetch theory that it was actually done in a studio, and that the space-craft never actually left the Earth. Not so. They did it alright, but why?
NASA stated that their reason for launching such an ambitious mission was that they want to see if any past life forms have survived the intense radiation from the sun, by cutting through the surface of rocks with a “laser”. This is all done for the pursuit of knowledge. They want to gather more information which may in turn support the theory that life on Earth actually came from Mars, meaning we are all in fact Martians.
Yeah, probably true. But what if, in actual fact, the US government knows of some horrendous fate which awaits the Earth and we will inevitably need to vacate this planet and inhabit another? What if, and stick with us here, the Curiosity Rover is actually sizing up Mars as a place to colonise and continue the human race? Furthermore, what if their plan is to split the human race across two planets which will inevitably create a Space-ial tensions (like racial, see what we did there?) and we will quite literally have a war of the worlds!!!
Too far-fetched? Ok, how about this… The US government is in fact looking to start a mining operation on Mars so that they can stop depending on the Earth’s limited resources and become the next Gina Rinehart, of Space?
Yeah maybe not. But they are definitely up to something. But whatever the reason, huge props to NASA for being goddamn awesome at Space exploration. They get 5 gold self-luminous celestial bodies which consist of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity (stars) from us. To infinity and beyond! Ok, we’ll stop now.


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Aircraft Color Profiles by Janusz Swiatlon (amazing artworks !!)
Laurent Lecocq: Profils Illustrations de Blindés (one of the best french illustrators)
Romain Hugault, with his amazing "Grand Duc" books - colouring is fantastic
Christophe Gibelin - one of the best french aviation artwork
Jerry Boucher - Really amazing aviation artworks !
Engines of the Red Army and Wehrmacht, by Oliver - expert into car and truck profiles !
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Skyraider's 3D Aviation Art -Fantastic 3D aviation art !!
Images & Planes - Aviation Art of MAREK RYS- Absolutely fantastic plane 3D Artwork - by Marek Ryś
Pixel Factory - just amazing Polish 3D artwork
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Back in my days at CBS News Radio, we dutifully covered every shuttle launch. Between the disasters of Challenger and Columbia, the media and the public settled into a langour about the space program, regarding launches and landings as little more than routine.
A typical launch broadcast on radio would begin about a minute before launch, and quickly sign off three minutes or so later after solid rocket booster separation. Breathe a sigh of relief and now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
As Discovery took off this morning, the press trailers at Cape Canaveral are again fully staffed. It was nice for the media to be on hand for a launch that could not have been better. "This was as trouble free as I can remember and I've covered a lot of shuttle flights," said CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood.
I was first at Cape Canaveral for a launch in 1998 when John Glenn went up for his encore space visit. Hundreds of reporters, including all the network anchors, made the trip down. Three years later, I came back with CBS News Correspondent Peter King, who anchors the radio coverage, for another launch that was scrubbed because of weather. Those press trailers that were occupied were only minimally staffed, with the regulars who are there because you're supposed to have someone there, you know, just in case.
In a way, I preferred the latter visit. It meant that something so incredibly dangerous and daring had once again become routine. What could possibly go wrong. And so it was for dozens of missions until Columbia.
Here's hoping for a return to the days when my friend Peter, as able a broadcaster as he is, returns to his three-minute broadcasts real soon.


The country’s first integrated heliport, a dedicated landing facility for helicopters, was opened on 28 February.
The heliport consists of a terminal building with a capacity for 150 passengers, four hangers with parking capacities for 16 helicopters, and nine parking bays.
In a statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the Rohini heliport was completed in almost two years at a cost of nearly ₹100 crore. The heliport is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Pawan Hans Limited (HPL).
The heliport will provide all helicopter operational facilities and will de-congest the busy Indira Gandhi International Airport. It will also promote regional air connectivity in the northern part of the country for regular passenger services.
The heliport will also have services such as helicopter maintenance, disaster management, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and law-and-order surveillance.
Pawan Hans has also prepared a roadmap for connecting major destinations from the heliport, including Shimla, Haridwar, Dehradun, Mathura, Agra and Meerut and industrial hubs such as Manesar and Bahadurgarh.
PHL is working on its business diversification and has devised a ‘Strategic Plan – 2020’, according to which the company will diversify into small fixed wing and seaplane operations; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business; and developing helipads and heliports. It is working to develop four ‘heli-hubs’ and the Rohini heliport is the first in this series.
Source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com, 01 March 2017
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
This is a photo of my dad standing outside of the Smithsonian Air and Space hangar near Dulles airport. This is actually an HDR shot that I decided to tone completely funky for the fun of it. :) Of course, this was taken with a superwide lense, so pops is distorted quite a bit, but I still like it. Click to enlarge.
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The Transition From Bangalore Airport To Bengaluru International Airport
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The Bengaluru international airport is largely considered as the gateway to the south. Being the IT capital of the country it attracts professional both from the country and international. Bangalore has in the recent decades become a very important economic hub of the country and hence the Bangalore airport has become the second largest airport in southern India and the fourth largest in the entire country.
Most people recognize the international airport at Bangalore by the name of Bangalore airport but in the year 2011 there has been a transition from the older HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) Bangalore Airport to the Kempegowda International Airport. The HAL airport now serves as a military airbase and has been decommissioned from civil aviation. This transition has helped improve flight operations in Bangalore vastly.
The propellants of change
The Bangalore airport had become incapable of handling the annual flux of close to 12 million passengers by the year 2010 and hence the efficiency had been reduced. The infrastructure available was no longer state of the art and was in no way at par with international airports. In order to deal with these difficulties it was decided to build a completely new international airport at Bangalore which would have the capacity to handle close to 400 flight operations and around 15 million passengers daily.
The Bengaluru International Airport was commissioned in the year 2011-12. The annual passenger movement has already reached close to 13 million and is expected to grow further. To avoid a situation of saturation an additional runway is being planned at the airport to support the existing runway.


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The twin jet plane en route to Denver from Hong Kong is merely a green radar blip half an hour off the California coast when the call comes through to air traffic control:Socal Approach, this is TransPacific 545. We have an emergency. The pilot requests priority clearance to land. Then comes the bombshell - he needs forty ambulances on the runway.But nothing prepares the rescue workers for the carnage they witness when they enter the plane.Ninety-four passengers are injured. Three dead. The interior cabin virtually destroyed.What happened on board Flight TPA 545?At a moment when the issue of safety and death in the skies is paramount in the public mind, Airframe delivers an unprecedented look at the commercial airline industry in crisis - an extraordinary mixture of white knuckle suspense and scientific research that has been the hallmark of Michael Crichtons thrillers since The Andromeda Strain.


FirstNation Airlines on Thursday announced the suspension of flight operations in the country to enable it to maintain its aircrafts.
A statement signed by the Head of Commercials of the airlines, Serah Awogbade in Lagos, said that the maintenance of the A319 fleet would be completed on or before September 15.
The statement stated that the airline planned the maintenance well ahead, “notified passengers while the flights are being currently loaded online, effective from September 15”.
It said that the measure was to ensure that passengers continued to enjoy safe and reliable service that the airline was reputed for.
“Current foreign exchange constraint, coupled with over 70% devaluation of Naira partly contributed in no small measure to this development. The airline’s plan remains on track to reinstating service as advised herein,” it said, adding that it was aware of a press statement by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on the issue.
It said that at FirstNation, safety was its priority and it looked forward to reinstating service on completion of fleet upgrade.
The NCAA in its statement earlier explained that FirstNation Airlines was in the middle of an Engine Replacement Programme for one of its aircraft.


The History of Kent
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History of Kent’s Airfields
Whenever one thinks of Kent during the Second World War, invariably one iconic image stands out above all others: the Spitfire. It is this aircraft that, contrary to the actual history of the Battle of Britain in which the Hawker Hurricane deployed in greater numbers, symbolises the struggle during the early years of the war. Fuelled by romantic images conveyed by films such as the 1969 movie The Battle of Britain, this epic struggle is symbolised by images of tired but jovial pilots relaxing in deck chairs between sorties on hot, sunny days on rural airfields, with the gentle drone of spitfires in the background. Consequently, these airfields are almost as celebrated as the aircraft based there.
The list is by no means complete, although it does include the main airfields, which invariably played their part in both world wars.
RFC Bekesbourne, was established in 1916 as an emergency landing ground. It saw little
action until the late period of WW1 when SE5a’s and Sopwith Camels were deployed
to defend London against bombing raids. The station is significant because a certain
Major Arthur Harris served there in December 1918 commanding 50 Squadron. He was
later to achieve notoriety as ‘Bomber’ Harris, the main architect of the RAF’s strategic
bombing campaign against Germany’s major cities in the later years of WW2.
Two Belfast Truss hangars were constructed in 1918, and they survived in situ until their roofs were ripped off by the great storm of 1987. During WW2 Bekesbourne' was mainly used for deploying Westland Lysander aircraft in support of the Dunkirk evacuation. Some original buildings remain in use as residential properties.
RAF Biggin Hill is also famous for its role in the Battle of Britain, being used
as one of the primary fighter bases and a major command centre. Spitfires and Hurricanes,
deployed from the station, claimed 1400 enemy aircraft shot down at a cost of some
453 personnel killed. Biggin Hill opened during WW1 as a Royal Flying Corps base,
with its main function being for wireless experiments. In 1917, it became part of
the London Air Defence Area. The 141 squadron, equipped with Bristol fighters, were
based there to defend the capital against attacks by German zeppelin airships and
Between the wars, the station was used for instrument testing, anti-
Originally, Joyce Green Aerodrome, RFC was used prior to WWI by the Vickers
aircraft company for testing prototype planes. During the war, it was used for training
the RFC, and defensive operations against the zeppelins. It was not a popular airfield,
being situated primarily on marshland, and Air Vice Marshal Gould Lee wrote:
‘To use this waterlogged field for testing now and then was reasonable and to take advantage of it as an emergency landing ground for Home Defence forces was credible, but to employ it as a flying training station was folly and as a Camel (i.e. Sopwith Camel aeroplane) training station was lunacy. A pupil taking off with a choked or failing engine had to choose, according to wind direction, between drowning in the Thames (half a mile wide at this point), crashing into the Vickers TNT (explosives) Works, sinking into a vast sewage farm, killing himself and numerous patients in a large isolation hospital, being electrocuted in an electrical station with acres of pylons and cables; or trying to turn and get back to the aerodrome. Unfortunately, many pupils confronted with disaster tried the last course and span to their deaths.’
The former RAF station at Detling is now occupied, in part, by the Kent County Showground. It was established as a Royal Naval Air Station during WW1, although used by both the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and the RFC between 1916 and 1919. It became a satellite airfield within No. 11 Group during WW2, and used by aircraft as and when necessary. There were a number of temporary hangars of the Blister and Bellman types erected. The Blister hangar was of a transportable design patented by Miskins and Sons in 1939, and constructed of steel or wooden ribs with metal sheet cladding on the outside. It was anchored to the ground by iron stakes. The Bellman hangar was similarly transportable and consisted of rolled metal sheets. The Bessoneau Hangar was even more flimsily constructed using timber and canvas. It could be erected quickly within 48 hours. Following the war Detling was used jointly by the army and the RAF. It has subsequently been developed by Kent County Council as the Kent County Showground.
RAF Eastchurch dates back to 1909 when it was known as Stonepits Farm. It was leased
to the Royal Aero Club and was one of the first centres of aviation in Britain. C.
S. Rolls used the airfield to test his glider, which had been built by the Short
brothers at Leysdown. It was a popular destination for a number of celebrated aviation
enthusiasts including Moore-
The RNAS moved on to the site in 1911 with hangars, which are still there today, being built the following year. During the WW1, it became known as ‘HMS Pembroke II’, and was used by the RFC. Following the war, it became an air gunnery school.
During the Battle of Britain as RAF Eastchurch, became a fighter station and subsequently an intelligence and debriefing centre. HMP Eastchurch was established in 1950 as an open prison, the name being changed to HMP Standford Hill in 1975.
In 1932, Gravesend was selected as the site for a new airport by Gravesend Aviation
Ltd. The company’s aim was to attract major airlines such as KLM and Lufthansa by
presenting the airfield as a possible emergency landing ground.
A control tower, clubhouse and two hangars were built. Flight Lieutenant P. H. Smith replaced Mr A. D. Goodall as Chief Flying Instructor. The Board of Directors expanded to include the record-
In November 1932, KLM landed a Fokker X1 airline at Gravesend carrying ten passengers. The aircraft landed there again in February 1933, probably due to a snowstorm in the region. This benefited the airport enormously because, on this occasion, the airliner was carrying £52,000 worth of gold bullion, which had to be transported under armed guard to a local site of safe storage. The successful conclusion of this arrangement encouraged other airlines to use Gravesend as an emergency landing ground, and on 17th March 1933, a three engine Armstrong Whitworth Argosy airliner landed there. Unfortunately, this landing was beset by strong winds, which tore the aircraft's tail plane off. The Argosy was, however, quickly wheeled into a nearby hangar and the damage repaired.
The first military aircraft to visit Gravesend landed in August 1933 in the shape of three Hawker Audaux aircraft accompanied by an Armstrong Whitworth Atlas. In September, negotiations began with KLM to establish the airfield as the Dutch airline’s London terminal. This plan ultimately fell through, but two of the hangars were subsequently occupied by the Percival Aircraft Works which remained there until 1936 when the occupation of the hangars was taken up by Essex Aero Ltd.
By 1937, the Air Ministry had announced Gravesend as the site for a training school under the national rearmament programme, and with the outbreak of war in 1939; the airfield became a satellite fighter station for RAF Biggin Hill. 501 (County of Gloucester) and 66 (F) Squadrons, both equipped with Spitfires, played a major part in the Battle of Britain, although by October 1940 they had been replaced with 141 Squadron, flying Boulton Paul Defiants, in a night-
After the war, Essex Aero, which had continued occupation throughout the war years making self-
RAF Hawkinge was selected in the 1960's as the main location for the film The Battle
of Britain, but by then the original hangars had been demolished, and the film crew
had to erect mock-
Lympne is another Battle of Britain airfield to be almost destroyed by the Luftwaffe. This airfield remains in use as Ashford Airport, but the damage inflicted during the war was so extensive that the buildings and infrastructure had to be completely rebuilt from scratch.
Cebrated RAF station at Manston owed its foundation to a series of accidents which
took place at the original airfield at St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate during the early
years of WWI. The landing strip was situated on top of chalk cliffs, below which
was a promenade that had been used as a base for seaplane operations. At least one
aircraft, attempting to land at this site, failed to stop in time, and toppled into
During the winter, of 1915, pilots began to use open farmland at Manston, and it was not long before a training school was established. By the end, of 1916 Manston had become a training centre for pilots flying the Handley Page bomber and the headquarters of the Operational War Flight Command.
During 1917, four underground hangars were constructed, together with an electricity generating station, accommodation for some 3000 personnel and a railway line, which terminated at Birchington. It also had an indoor swimming pool. Although most well-
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Breve descripción de Shaking the Skies
This book is about change, about its challenges and the talent necessary to drive it through. Specifically, it is about transforming the world s most important and event-shaping industry aviation. Giovanni Bisignani became Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association) in June 2002, just after 9/11, which created one of the greatest threats ever to the aviation industry. IATA is the central body of the world s airlines, responsible for its financial ($300 billion/year) clearing system, ticketing, government lobbying, passenger safety policies and the future of commercial flying. During his 10 years as Director General, Bisignani implemented and oversaw enormous and controversial changes in aviation. This book is the inside story of the struggle for survival in one of the world s most dynamic industries.


Owen Zupp – Pilot & Author
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Owen Zupp is a published author, pilot, keynote speaker and blogger.
An experienced commercial airline pilot, his writings have featured in magazines around the world. His first book, ‘Down to Earth’ was published in the United Kingdom in 2007 and now his best-selling title, 'Without Precedent', is setting a new benchmark.
A former paramedic, Owen offers a unique insight into both his writings and his world with a distinctly human element.
As a father of four, a pilot and an author he feels fortunate to have followed the road that he has led to this point in his life - even with the unforeseen twists, turns and sheer drops.
Owen's career as a commercial pilot has included:
- remote region charter flying
- flight instruction
- international ferry flights
- flight testing and
- airline operations
Owen is highly experienced pilot, and he possesses over 20,000 hours on a wide range of different aircraft. He holds a master’s Degree in aviation, has authored six books and his writings on the subject of aviation have been widely published.
His work life began as a paramedic before moving into aviation but his career as a pilot was halted abruptly with the collapse of Ansett Australia. This was the catalyst for a new direction which included not only flying but writing, self-publishing and a commitment to “GO ALL IN.” I’m a huge fan of Owen’s work and I know that you’re going to learn a lot from his methodical and strategic approach to life.
Please help me in welcoming Owen Zupp…
Welcome to the Show
Owen's All In Story
Early on in Owen's career he was forced to choose between a business scholarship and his desire to follow his heart and passion into the world of aviation.
There were many barriers along the way and even more distractions, however Owen was able to overcome these and ultimately succeed at the goal of becoming an airline pilot that he set out to achieve years earlier.
Staying on track
The best strategy to stay on track, he believes, is to have very clear long term and intermediate goals. When you have these, he says, it becomes easier for you to get rid of distractions that come your way. They are also important because both (long term and intermediate) goals keep you on track for your ultimate prize!
Some Thirty years ago, Owen was flying a single engine aircraft over the Blue mountains west of Sydney. Whilst flying, he noticed there was a problem with the engine and a forced landing was going to be necessary.
Thanks to his training, years of practice and strong nerves, Owen remained in complete control. He handled the landing in a calm professional manner however did recall that after making successful landing he said that he felt as though "his heart was coming out of my chest."
Putting yourself out there
Like anyone else, he was also afraid of putting himself out there as a writer. It took almost 12-months to overcome that fear. Because in the aviation field, "no one can’t be expert in everything," he said.
The thought that his work will also be read by other pilots, really made him uncomfortable and nervous. But in the end, feedback was that his audience are thankful that he actually put himself out there and wrote the book from a pilot’s point of view, which is a rare thing.
Becoming a pilot today
For those people who are considering a career in Aviation, Owen suggests that one must be passionate about it. He goes on to explain that one needs to have three things in order to be successful in your aviation career: passion, attitude, and application.
If you these three important traits then there is no reason you won’t achieve your aviation goals. Owen also cautions that one has to make a lot of sacrifices i.e. monetary, emotional and social to realise the aviation dream. Commitment is the key to success, especially in aviation.
Flying a real FA-18C sim
Owen describes it as an "amazing experience to have the privilege to fly a real FA-18C sim." Coincidentally, the guy who helped him through out the day was an ex-student.
Written by Robert Brus


From the Green Bay Press.
FAA shutdown would cost government $200M a week | Green Bay Press Gazette | greenbaypressgazette.com:
The above headline sounds like all flights will be grounded.
Chicken little, the sky is falling, the planes are falling.
The dirty little secret is that big gov won't collect ticket taxes. Let me repeat that, T A X E S!!!!!
So flights will still be flying and maybe TSA won't be grouping the passengers.


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and former colleague Prof. Frank Baker. Dr. Baker, who passed in early November at the age of 90, was a professor with the Department’s Quantitative Methods area for more than three decades. He also served a term as Department Chair. Baker did pioneering work in Item Response Theory, which is a paradigm for the design, analysis, and scoring of tests, questionnaires, and other measurements. His work on Item Response Theory and other quantitative issues led to more than 100 research publications throughout his career. He retired from the Department in 1998. Dr. Baker was an avid skier, serving on the ski patrol of nearby ski hills even into his retirement years. He also designed and built model airplanes and was a founding member of the Madison Area Radio Control Club. His interest in flight went far beyond model airplanes. He earned his private pilot’s certificate and rebuilt a badly-damaged Piper Cub airplane, which he flew around the country. In 2004, he published a book on his cross-country flying adventures entitled “”Piper Cub Tales.”” A devoted father, grandfather and husband, Dr. Baker was also a member of the U.S. Air Force, flying some 50 combat missions as a navigator during the Korean War. For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. “Those who knew Frank will remember his candor, high standards, and wry sense of humor,” says current Department Chair Prof. Brad Brown. “He will be greatly missed.” Private memorial services will be held in Minnesota. Read his full obituary here.


5 Amazing Children's Books in German on Space
Is your child into space and astronauts? Today is the International Space Exploration Day. So what better occasion is there, to recommend some great books on space?
As always, all book can be borrowed from us, just send us an email: firstname.lastname@example.org
You will find more great books here: www.kinderbooks.nyc/space
Rob Lloyd Jones
Why do stars sparkle? What are planets made of? Who was the first man in space? If your child has lots of questions about space (and you don't always know the answers), this is a colorful book with great illustrations, lots of flaps and interesting facts.
For 4 years and up
Wieso, weshalb, warum?
WIR ENTDECKEN DEN WELTRAUM
Wieso, weshalb, warum? is the most popular (and classic) non-fiction series in German. As with other volumes, this book on space offers a great mix of information, fun facts and some stories. You and your kid will learn about the stars, astronauts, space ships (and how velcro was invented).
4 years and up
PROFESSOR ASTROKATZ - UNIVERSUM OHNE GRENZEN
Written by a scientist, a physicist to be precise, this book explains the great mysteries of space to children (which most adults hardly grasp!) like space and time, the Big Bang - but also more concrete topics like the moon, life on mars and some of the more famous space launches like Apollo 11. An amazing book!
7 years and up.
KINDER-WELTRAUMATALAS mit Pop-Up-Planeten
This book is a great introduction to the solar system, each planet (as well as the sun and the moon) is featured on one page.
5 years and up
Lucy and Stephen Hawking
DER GEHEIME SCHLÜSSEL ZUM UNIVERSUM
This book is a super suspenseful adventure story while offering lots of insights into space, told by Lucy and no other than Stephen Hawking.
It is great for all space nerds, but is a great read for children, who love a good story and have no particular interest in space (yet).
George gets to know the physicist and his daughter Anna and to his big surprise they have a computer, Cosmos, with which they travel space.
After some great trips out there, the evil scientist Reeper Wind learns about Cosmos and wants to get hold of it...
10 years and up.


A piece of wreckage washed up on a beach in the Indian Ocean could be part of the doomed Malaysian Airlines jet MH370 which vanished in 2014, it has emerged.
The two-metre-long piece of wreckage, which seemed to be part of a wing, was found by people cleaning up a beach in La Reunion, east of Madagascar.
One witness said: ‘It was covered in shells, so one would say it had been in the water a long time.’
Officials are examining debris found washed up on Reunion island east of Madagascar to determine if it is related to the missing MH370
Mysterious: The debris appears to be part of a wing and was taken onto the island, a French department, this morning, according to Adjutant Christian Retournat
Air crash investigators will closely examine the piece of wreckage to see if the serial numbers match the missing Boeing 777
The two-metre-long section of wreckage was discovered on the island of La Reunion, east of Madagascar
French air transport officials have already opened a probe to investigate where the wreckage could have come from.
Xavier Tytelman, an expert in aviation security, said it could not be ruled out that the wreckage belonged to MH370, which vanished without trace in March last year.
No part of the wreckage has ever been found in one of aviation’s great mysteries and Malaysian authorities in January declared that all on board were presumed dead.
The plane disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.
Tytelman noted that local media photos showed ‘incredible similarities between a #B777 flaperon and the debris found,’ refering to a Boeing 777 – the type of plane that disappeared.
He also noted a reference on the wreckage: BB670.
He added: ‘This code is not a plane’s registration number, nor serial number. However… it’s clear that this reference would allow a quick identification. In a few days, we will have a definitive answer.’
The object appears very similar to part of the flap mechanism from a large passenger jet such as the missing MH370 Boeing 777
Airline expert Xavier Tytelman said the wreckage looked like it came from a Boeing 777
Development? Officials are examining debris found floating near Reunion island east of Madagascar to determine if it is related to Malaysia Airlines flight 370, which vanished in 2014 (stock photo)
Boeing said in a statement it remained ‘committed to supporting the MH370 investigation and the search for the airplane’.
The airline manufacturer said: ‘We continue to share our technical expertise and analysis. Our goal, along with the entire global aviation industry, continues to be not only to find the airplane, but also to determine what happened – and why.’
The debris appears to be part of a wing and was taken onto the island, a French department, this morning, according to Adjutant Christian Retournat.
‘It is way too soon to say whether or not it is MH370. We just found the debris this morning in the coast of Saint Andre,’ Retournat told CNN Wednesday.
The flat, white hunk of metal is almost certainly a part of an airplane wing. More specifically, Metro reports it is that of a Boeing 777, the same model plane as MH370, which went down after taking off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 8, 2014 en route to Beijing with 239 aboard.


Aviation Scholarship Available
Nathan Sorenson was an aspiring aviator who lost his life in an aircraft accident at the age of 13. As part of his journey to become a pilot, he had planned to attend The Foundry. In his honor, The Nathan Sorenson Memorial Scholarship has been created to help a Foundry student achieve their aviation dream. The awardee should be someone who will go forward to live a full and rewarding life and always remember to follow Nathan’s example of kind and loving leadership.
For more details on the selection criteria, and to learn more about this young man, please read the attached document.


In accordance with the Navajo Nation Transportation Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Policy (RDCD-107-18), approved on December 27th, 2018. The Navajo Nation Division of Transportation – Department of Airports is responsible for the review of maintaining the official registry. Please submit to Navajo DOT the following items to ensure compliance with the current Policies.
Below is a copy of the current Resolution of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Policy.
The form must be accompanied by the following:
This will expedite the process of approval.


The Tuskegee Airmen are a unique group of veterans who overcame racial discrimination and segregation within the US Armed Forces, and became one of the most successful aviation groups in Europe during WWII. It is the Wish of a Lifetime for four Airmen from Dallas, TX to return to Moton Field in Tuskegee, AL where their military training began.
These four Airmen have not had the opportunity to return to Moton Field since they conclusion on their service after WWII. Until the formation of the Tuskegee Airmen there were no African-American military aviators. Jim Crow laws still plagued many states making it difficult for African-American men to enlist and serve the USA during WWII. Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama is where their journey from recruits – of a program designed to fail – to decorated airmen first began. They have heard the emotional stories of other airmen who had the privilege to visit Moton Field, now a national historic site, and hope to one day follow in their footsteps. In doing so they seek to commemorate the service and sacrifice of all their fellow Airmen.
Each of the four Airmen has a unique service record.
Flight Officer Robert T. McDaniel was member of the 447th Bombardment Group and was involved in “The Freeman Field Officer Club Incident” which eventually led to the integration of all officer’s clubs and other military facilities previously off-limits to Black officers.
Captain Claude Platte was a primary flight instructor of some of the most decorated Tuskegee Airman and who trained over 300 pilots to fly PT-13’s, PT-17’s and PT-19’s. He was the first Black officer to be trained and commissioned at the Air Force Pilot Training Program at Randolph Air Force Base.
Staff Sergeant Homer Hogues worked as a Mechanic earning military badges in Airplane and Engine Mechanics. He was invited to participate in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of President Harry S. Truman.
Lieutenant Calvin J. Spann was a P-47 pilot, he was a member of the 100th Fighter Squadron and flew 26 combat missions directly under the command of the legendary Benjamin O. Davis, before completing his tour in Italy. There is no better way to commemorate that service than by sending them back to where it all began.
On Saturday September 15th, Wish of a Lifetime will be sending out all 4 Airmen along with family and friends to Moton Field Historical Site where they will enjoy a private tour of the facilities. The group has been waiting years for this opportunity and Saturday cannot get here soon enough. The Airmen will be accompanied by their wives and close friends of their Tuskegee Airmen Chapter in Dallas, TX. They will be staying in town for 2 nights as they revisit the facilities were their amazing journeys began.


At least 38 people are dead and 23 injured after a plane crashed Monday afternoon at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, the news agency AP quoted a Nepal Police official as saying.
The police official added that 10 people passengers were still unaccounted for.
— ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2018
There were a total of 71 people on board the US-Bangla Airlines plane.
The plane (call sign S2-AGU) had been flying in from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Reuters reported a Kathmandu Airport official as saying the passenger plane “became unstable” while descending and crashed.
Images posted on social media showed smoke rising from the airport.
Gutted but lucky to be alive – this airplane missed the Kathmandu domestic airport area(where I was waiting for my helicopter to fly to Lukla) by a few kilometers.
I climbed to the domestic airport rooftop to see what happened. Found this –
P.S. hoping there are no casualties pic.twitter.com/6elGCeFeOJ
— Obi [WAN] (@_obi_wan_kenobi) March 12, 2018
— Narayan Amrit (@amritna) March 12, 2018
— prazeet (@pzstha) March 12, 2018
Other reports quoted TIA spokesperson Prem Nath Thakur as saying the plane caught fire after it careened off the runway while landing and crashed into a football ground near the airport.
TIA and Nepal Army teams have been rushed into rescue operations.


Register for the October 10th meeting.
Plan to join us on Thursday, October 10th as we reach for the stars in our Liquid Science techumentary year. We’ll look at technology’s far-reaching influence on The Future of Space Exploration with Museum of Science and Industry’s Dr. Voula Saridakis, curator and expert on the history of science and technology as well as astronomy and space sciences. She will explore the wonders of space exploration, its exciting future, and the critical role of advancements in technological innovation on humankind’s aspirations to advance space exploration.
Dr. Voula Saridakis is a curator at the Museum of Science and Industry and is part of the team that is responsible for the care of MSI’s 35,000+ artifacts. During her time at the Museum of Science and Industry, Dr. Saridakis has been responsible for the research and development of content for several exhibits. Outside of MSI, she maintains a twitter account @HistAstro where she posts images in the history of astronomy across all time periods and cultures. She credits her love of astronomy and spaceflight to growing up in South Florida, where yearly visits to Kennedy Space Center were a regular part of her childhood, and she has been fortunate to have met several astronauts over the years including Buzz Aldrin and Jim Lovell.
October 10, 2019
Microsoft Technology Center
200 E Randolph Street, 2nd floor
Chicago, IL 60601


The Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility owned and operated by the City of Glenwood Springs via the Airport Enterprise Fund.
Friends of the Glenwood Springs Airport, a 501(c)(3) organization, maintains a website with the most up to date information on weather conditions, fuel prices, and on-airport services such as nightly and monthly tie-downs, aircraft maintenance, and flight instruction.
•The external link above provides additional information that is consistent with the intended purpose of the City Website.
•The City is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by this link.
•Linking to a non-City website does not constitute an endorsement of that Website by the City.


Balloon Experiments with Amateur Radio BEAR is a series of Canadian -based amateur radio high-altitude balloon experiments by a group of amateur radio operators and experimenters from Sherwood Park and Edmonton, Alberta. The balloons are made of latex filled with either helium or hydrogen. Other experimental payload modules include an Amateur Radio crossband repeater, and a digital camera all of which is contained within an insulated foam box suspended below the balloon. A parachute recovery system is automatically deployed when the balloon bursts at altitude.
Multiple Balloons Carrying Ham Radio Payloads Launched
In , a balloon named BU reached a record altitude of The most common type of high-altitude balloons are weather balloons. Other purposes include use as a platform for experiments in the upper atmosphere. Modern balloons generally contain electronic equipment such as radio transmitters , cameras , or satellite navigation systems, such as GPS receivers.
TXT file seems to have been lost. This will bring up every digi over a million square miles but at least it will only do it once a minute, and no worse to locals than just another mobile in the area. And being , it will not bring up the WIDE fill-in-digis that may not have dupe suppression. This makes sure that everyone in range of a digi will hear one and only one copy of each packet. The goal is that a digipeated packet is cleared out of the local area in ONE packet time and not N packet times for every N digipeaters that heard the packet.
Yes it is, we are flying under FAA exemption rules. Our Mission and Goal. This flights will try to exceed our record flight of 72 days and 3 times around the earth. We are flying a homemade balloon made from 1 mil thick film mylar.


Second Lieutenant Gray was commissioned in 1993. From 1994-1997, Lieutenant Gray served in various division level billets within Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 29, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina. He served as the MALS detachment Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (Reinforced) 264, Marine Expeditionary Unit 26 aboard the USS Wasp during their 1995-1996 deployment supporting multiple operations in Bosnia and elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
From 1997-1998, Captain Gray served as a platoon commander with Military Police Company A, 4th Force Service Support Group.
In 1998, Captain Gray reported to the Aviation Plans, Policy, and Budget Branch (APP), Department of Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. where he served as the Flying Hour Program budget officer (APP-22). In 2001, Captain Gray reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California. He served as an assistant department head for 9 months until he reported to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 to serve as the MALS detachment OIC for their deployment to Manas, Kyrgyzstan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From 2002-2003 Captain Gray served on 3D Marine Aircraft Wing staff as the aide-de-camp for the Commanding General and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon his return from deployment, Major Gray reported for duty as the Aviation Supply Officer of MALS-11 and served in that billet for two years.
From 2005-2008, Major Gray served as the Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Fort Worth, TX. RS Fort Worth won the Commandant’s Superior Achiever award each year Major Gray was in command.
Upon his successful completion of recruiting duty, Major Gray served for a year as the senior aide-de-camp for the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Lieutenant Colonel Gray reported to the F-35 Joint Program Office in June of 2009. He served as the Lead for Global Sustainment Operations (2009-2010) and the Director of the Warfighter Integration Division, Logistics and Sustainment Directorate (2010-2011).
Lieutenant Colonel Gray served as the Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC from May 2011 to May 2013.
Lieutenant Colonel Gray served as the Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 40, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), Camp Bastion, Afghanistan from July 2013 to January 2014.
Lieutenant Colonel Gray attended the United States Naval War College from March 2014 to March 2015. He served as the Deputy Branch Head, Aviation Logistics Support Branch (ASL), Department of Aviation, HQMC from March 2015 to April 2016.
From May 2016 to June 2018 Colonel Gray served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. He is married to the former Deborah Kelly.


Flying over Golden Gate - Jefferson Graham
Action camera maker GoPro staged a media event in San Francisco to show off the new GoPro Hero6 Black camera, which promises better image stabilization.
To prove that the camera is truly steady, GoPro hired a fleet of seaplanes to take us up into the skies. These are the planes that are parked near the houseboats.
I expected to look out and see the waters, not much more. Then within a few minutes, we were over Mt. Tam. Then the Golden Gate Bridge and soon, the iconic Transamerica building in San Francisco.
Here are some highlights from the flight.


Aircraft cabin interior
Exploring the future of Y-class seating. Building constraints into the initial ideas and creating 3D data that we can prototype - testing basic ergonomics whilst holding onto the concept intent.
The aim is to reduce boarding times and improve passenger comfort during flights. Passengers can fold the base of their seat up, step back into the footwell area and passengers in the same row can then easily slide past. Enplane and Deplane times are a big issue for airlines looking to reduce turnaround times and therefore increase efficiency.


The following information is sourced from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_International_Airport):
Darwin International Airport (IATA code DRW) is the busiest airport serving the Northern Territory and the tenth busiest airport in Australia. It is the only airport serving Darwin. The Airport is located in Darwin, Northern Territory's northern suburbs, 13 kilometres from the Darwin city centre, in the suburb of Marrara. It shares runways with the Royal Australian Air Force's RAAF Base Darwin.
Darwin Airport has an international terminal, a domestic terminal and a cargo terminal. Both of the passenger terminals have a number of shops and cafeterias. In 1919, when the England to Australia air race was announced, Darwin Airport was established in the suburb of Parap to act as the Australian Terminal. It operated as two airports, a civilian airport and a military field.
The airport serves over 56,000 flights and 1,813,000 passengers per year.
Airlines using Darwin Airport include:


Nearly 300 nationwide aviation-only exhibitors will display the latest technology, products, education and safety equipment. Indoor and outside static displays feature light sport, general aviation, vintage, experimental, commercial, corporate and military aircraft. Sponsored by the Alaska Airmen at the huge FedEx Maintenance Hangar, this show is open to the general public and admission is free. Bring your family and invite your friends.
April 30th, 9am – 5pm
May 1st, 10am – 5pm
For a list of exhibitors, safety conference schedule and parking for the event, visit http://www.greatalaskaaviationgathering.org or call 245-1251 http://ow.ly/i/iJjUU


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The Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Annual Conference is the premier education and networking event for Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol. The 2017 conference will be held at the Holiday Inn - University Area in Charlottesville, VA
social/networking events, and an aerospace tour for cadets.
It is open to all CAP members. The banquet is open to
members and guests.
Virginia Wing Mission Number: 17-VA-W017


Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) offers the most modern and comprehensive corporate jet family in the world, giving customers the greatest choice of unique, customizable and spacious cabins allowing them to select the comfort they want in the size they need – offering them a unique flying experience.
Because every detail matters, ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets) lets its customers fully customize the aircraft’s interiors and build their perfect home in the sky: make your choice among pre-defined cabin concepts or customize your Airbus corporate jet to your exact needs.
Our students challenge was to provide solutions that address the need to be both innovative and creative, creating a luxurious environment where detail is of the utmost importance no matter how big, small or intricate. 15 students were selected by a panel of experts including Eric Jullien-David, Deputy VP Commercial and Sylvain Mariat, Head of Creative Design both from Airbus Corporate Jets and staff from the School of Creative Arts.
The students had to opportunity to visit the Airbus factory in Toulouse, see the production line of an Airbus A320 and A350 in action, experience a private jet and full-scale models of all Airbus commercial aircraft.


PainRelief.com Interview with:
Dr. Radostin Penchev
Johns Hopkins Medicine
PainRelief.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: Although fewer tha 600 people have travelled to space, human space travel is expected to exponentially surge with several companies now offering space excursions as well as with the establishment of the U.S. Space Force in 2019. In parallel with this effort, NASA plans to have a sustained presence on the Moon by 2028.
It turns out that more than 50% of astronauts experience back pain (termed space adaptation back pain) during their mission and are over 4 times more likely to suffer from herniated discs than the normal population. As such, physicians should anticipate a surge in space-related back pathology. More importantly, understanding the cause of back pain in astronauts may also improve the care for other austere environment populations including deep sea divers, fighter pilots and high-altitude explorers.
In this comprehensive review of the literature, we examined the epidemiology, potential causes, and treatments for spinal pain in astronauts.Continue reading


Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to Earth earlier this year after spending nearly a year in space aboard the international space station. From his perch (249 miles) above the earth, he photographed hundreds of beautiful and abstract images of our planet’s surface while making more than 5000 trips around the Earth.
He gazed out of the cupola, and with his camera created images that show how beautiful and delicate our planet is, all the while sending them back to earth in his twitter feed #YearInSpace.
“Kelly’s photographs are stunning, and very artistic,” says Hugh Milstein of DigitalFusion. “Kelly was not a professional photographer, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at his images. We are very excited to have the opportunity to display his work in our gallery, and I know audiences will be spellbound with his perspective and images of Space and Earth.”
DigitalFusion is pleased to partner with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) to display these rare and insightful images in a photo exhibition of some of his best images, presented as fine art prints.
Opening Reception catering by: eatcleanla.com
A Sampling of Images in Exhibition:
Prints of the images in exhibition are available in our Amazon store at: df-prints.com


Aircraft cleaning – why it is noteworhy?
Our offer is addressed to airlines, as well as companies with smaller planes. Keeping aircrafts tidy is a must. In recent years, more and more travelers have chosen to buy the aircrafts as a mean of transport, and this is why companies from the aviation sector must ensure the highest quality of services. Immaculately clean, aesthetically-looking airline fleet is a guarantee of success. Dirts in aircraft not only look unsighty, but also can limit the visibility of the remote control, or affect aerodynamics of the aircraft.
Technology and cleaners
Stubborn dirts, which we may see in aviation include: leakings from engines, oil nagars, petroleum contaminations, bird remains and droppings. Preparations by Permanon that we use for cleaning and maintenance of aircrafts allow for effective removal of all impurities, and are completely safe for surfaces to be cleaned. Alkaline agents currently used allowed to remove dirts to a small extent, undermining the structure of the aircraftskin.


For a long time, people have been seeing strange objects in the sky. These unexplained flying objects, or UFOs, are often called flying saucers. In 1917 a Pennsylvania teenager claimed to have seen a saucer-shaped object with rows of lights. In 1947, bits of what may have been a crashed UFO were found near Roswell, New Mexico. In 1952, UFOs played tag with fighter pilots in the skies over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Are UFOs spaceships from another planet? Or are they really just unusual cloud formations, weather balloons or top-secret military aircrafts?


You do not need your own balloon or even had any previous experience of ballooning to join the 3·4·40.
The club welcomes individual or family members, and the membership includes those who enjoy the social side of ballooning as well as crew members and pilots, both private and commercial. Many pilots and balloon owners have become involved in the sport as ground crew, before learning to fly and buying a new or second-hand balloon of their own. Being involved as a retrieve crew is an essential and immensely enjoyable part of ballooning, and there is a constant demand for willing crew members.
Membership of 3·4·40 Region includes a copy of the club newsletter Flying Wires which is published several times a year and includes general news about ballooning both locally and further afield.
Members also receive a copy of the Regional Handbook (under review as at May 2021), which is packed with useful information, including airfield and launch site details, meteorological services, membership and balloon lists, technical data and safety guidelines. The handbook is regularly updated as information changes.
Members are also welcome at the monthly meeting, which usually features a speaker on some aviation-related subject. Recent guests have entertained the audience on a wide range of topics, and have included a Concorde pilot, the Breitling Round-the-World flight project manager, a Special Shape balloon designer, the Chief Meteorologist from the Met Office, Per Lindstrand who has flown with Richard Branson on many record-breaking attempts, a lady pilot who flew the Atlantic single-handed, and many more.
Annual 3-4-40 membership is £9 for individuals or £12 for families; full-time student membership is £5. Please download the Membership Form pdf or Membership Form Excel and scan and return it to the Membership Secretary, or email us at email@example.com . You can pay by BACS or by Standing Order using the form supplied.
We also encourage members to join the British Balloon and Airship Club (BBAC). You can find a membership application form on the www.bbac.org web site.


I was listening to Max and Marcellus the other day (or it may have been Mason and Ireland), and they were discussing the fact that Justin Bieber had just signed up for a ride on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space flight. Not just Bieber, but his manager as well (Really? Of all the people he wanted to go into space with, his manager somehow topped the list?). I believe their point of contention was whether or not the once-in-a-lifetime experience of going into space would be worth it if the only seat available on that flight was the one between Bieber and his manager.
It is a difficult question. On the one hand, it’s space: the final frontier. If given the opportunity, who wouldn’t jump at the chance? Then again, Justin Bieber isn’t somebody I find particularly enjoyable on Earth. Do I really want to be incarcerated with him (and his manager) on a shuttle heading into the great unknown?
Which got me thinking about another hypothetical question I’d read about some time ago.
In his book Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, Chuck Klosterman proposes a series of hypothetical situations..one of which goes something like this: which would you choose, 1 year all expenses paid in Europe—or presumably the destination of your choice—or 10 minutes on the moon? (I’m just going to add my own addendum and say that either option will only involve the companion(s) of your choice as well.)
Personally, I’d choose the moon. What, not the answer you were expecting? I get it..it makes no sense. Why would any person in their right mind ever choose to go to the moon of all places over a potentially amazing, completely funded year in Europe?
I know plenty of people who would look at me like I was nuts for making such a decision. They’d be the ones who’d choose the year in Europe in a heartbeat. While that is tempting, I’d still opt for going to the moon. Probably because a year in Europe or the destination of my choice—provided that destination is on this planet—is something I can accomplish on my own much more easily than I could swing a trip to the moon. Anywhere on Earth is potentially within my power to reach, whereas going to the moon would at minimum require the assistance of a space program..or Richard Branson if he’s feeling generous. Point is, I couldn’t just jump on a spacecraft and fly off to the moon the same way I can dash off to Europe on the next available flight. There’s just the small issue of scope and resources.
Also.. it’s space. Space! I may have issues with activities on Earth that involve being suspended in the air (note: parasailing and bungee jumping are not my favorites), but somehow the weightlessness of space holds a different appeal. The idea of being able to see the earth in its entirety..seeing our home planet within context of the vastness of the universe..setting foot on a cosmic entity hundreds of thousands of miles away ..it’s not something everyone gets a chance to do. For the girl who built squadrons of x-wing fighters out of legos and sent them off to defend the Republic..who grew up on the exploits of Han Solo and Luke Skywalker..who wanted to join Starfleet Academy and explore the galaxy with Captain Picard..the prospect of going into space fulfills something of those childhood fantasies I didn’t realize I still had. In all likelihood I probably wouldn’t be shooting off to the moon at the helm of the Millennium Falcon, or even from the bridge of the Enterprise (hello, reality check), and I realize the actual experience would be somewhat less romantic than what I’m envisioning in my head. Still, I have no doubt that it would be the adventure of a lifetime. Maybe I could talk to Richard Branson about the Millennium Falcon thing…
So which would you choose?


The B-52 bomber took its first flight in 1952 and is expected to remain in use until 2044. Considering the technological advancements of the past 64 years, the B-52 offers a remarkable lesson in durability and resilience—one that extends well beyond the field of aeronautics. It’s not always about innovation. Sometimes it’s about an adaptable, hard as hell starting point.
“The B-52 is an Air Force plane that refuses to die. Originally slated for retirement generations ago, it continues to be deployed in conflict after conflict. It was [among] the first… to drop a hydrogen bomb, in the Bikini Islands in 1956, and laser-guided bombs in Afghanistan in 2006. It has outlived its replacement. And its replacement’s replacement. And its replacement’s replacement’s replacement.”
The B-52 doesn’t just tick, but continues to be the Air Force’s go-to long-range bomber. In an era of stealth aircraft and drones, what is it that makes the B-52 so reliable?
"The unexpectedly long career is due in part to a rugged design that has allowed the B-52 to go nearly anywhere and drop nearly anything the Pentagon desires, including both atomic bombs and leaflets.”
But it also has to do with the technological frenzy into which subsequent decades of military R&D fell:
“…it is also due to the decidedly underwhelming jets put forth to take its place. The $283 million B-1B Lancer first rolled off the assembly line in 1988 with a state-of-the-art radar-jamming system that jammed its own radar. The $2 billion B-2 Spirit, introduced a decade later, had stealth technology so delicate that it could not go into the rain."
Giant and ungainly by today’s standards, the B-52, officially named the Stratofortress, was eventually nicknamed the B.U.F.F.: Big Ugly Fat… Fellow. Retrofitting new weaponry and navigation systems onto an old skeleton, its original design has been adapted to suit new purposes.
“Too outmoded to be a stealth bomber, the B-52 has become the anti-stealth bomber—a loud, obvious and menacing albatross.”
By eschewing technological bells and whistles in favor of ruggedness and adaptability, it’s come a long way from its original design on the back of a napkin in 1948. Product developers around the world should take note.


Mention to most people that being an astronaut is dangerous your listener will probably have a mental picture of the Challenger and Columbia disasters or of the near-disaster of Apollo 13. Those who know something of the history of NASA might think of the Apollo 1 launch pad deaths. They may even heard some of the rumours about lost cosmonauts.
Once the flights are over and the astronauts have arrived back home the public and the media tend to assume that the dangers are over. And if the only dangers you are interested in are the ones that would make good action movies then you are right. However, if you widen your definition of \”dangerous\” to include ongoing dangers to life and heath you find that years after their missions astronauts are still facing space-flight-induced dangers.
Astronauts lose bone-mass while they are in space (think of it as space-indued osteoporosis) and according to a recent report some suffer papilledema, a swelling of the optic disk that disqualifies them (at least temporarily) from future flight. Astronauts are still discovering the long term consequences of time spent in space and it will probably take years before we are aware of all of them.
It is easy to step forward and support people who are being publicly and obviously brave. I hope that the governments that reaped the glory for sending these men and women into space will continue to recognize and support their bravery when it is less public and not as easy to see.
You can read the news release/brief on the recent National Academies of Science Report High Frontier⎯the Role and Training of NASA Astronauts in the Post-Space Shuttle Era or you can download the entire report from The National Academies website or read it online.


Transportation (new update soon)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport, also known as Bangkok International Airport is the main international Airport in Thailand. It’s located on Samut Prakan Province about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of downtown Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi is the tenth busiest in the World, and also a major air cargo hub with a total of 95 airlines.
Don Muang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport is the airport which provides a wide variety of aviation services including regular and irregular domestic flights as well as irregular international flights. Due to the good location, spacious area, and adequate facilities, Don Mueang Airport is an airport which customers have been greatly satisfied with.


IWC Schaffhausen complements its TOP GUN range of Pilot’s Watches with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI”. The new model takes inspiration from the “Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor” watch, which was created in 2018 in honor of the US Naval Aviation Community and is available only for TOPGUN graduates. Thanks to the combination of a black ceramic case with a Ceratanium® case back and pushers, the sporty chronograph boasts a tactical, matte black design code.
Limited to 1,500 pieces, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI” is made with extraordinarily robust materials to withstand the extreme strain that pilots experience in the cockpit of supersonic jets like the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
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To Jack and Annie, this is a special journey. This time, they're not going back to the past but travelling to the future. It is 2013 and the magic tree house has landed on a moon base. Yes, people stay on the moon then, especially scientists.
Jack and Annie want to be astronauts so they decide to walk around the moon. But they are just kids and have not received any training on surviving in space. Will they complete their journey and come back to the present safely?


New Hobbico Nexstart Select RTF R/C Plane - $350
Purchased this new about a year ago and never had time to fly due to work. So I am offering it here for sale because I need the room and some extra cash. The plane has been assemble and the batteries charged. Other then that it is brand new never flown and engine has never been run. All of the original parts and manual are included. Includes: Transmitter, receiver, batteries, plane, engine, Realflight NexStar edition flight simulator, manual, video showing how to assemble and fly. Retails for $549.99.
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This is a design for the Lunar Rover. This vehicle is designed to serve for the selection and analysis of soils and atmospheric gases on the Moon. The Rover is equipped with solar panels and an antenna.
During the project were done the conceptual design and developed an industrial design for the first prototype manufacturing.
The project was done by software SolidWorks 2016.


What is it?
Fibre composites are manufactured, high tech materials used in a number of applications and industries including aviation and manufacturing.
Learn more about fibre composites on their website.
Queensland has a workforce of over 6,800 employees in the fibre composites industry, working within one of several hundred businesses across the state.
The Queensland Government has invested over $10 million to support the growth of this industry.
The Centre of Excellence for Engineered Fibre Composites at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba was also the recipient of $7.4 million in funding. This centre is recognised as a key research facility in Australia.
Be part of it
Creating high tech materials used in aviation and other industries the fibre composites industry can involve cutting edge technologies and careers, including engineering.
To find out more about gaining the skills to pursue opportunities in this area:


AS/EN/JISQ 9100 a globally recognized quality management standard for the aerospace and defence industries, is intended to ensure strict compliance with applicable requirements for quality and safety of products and services used in these market segments.
Based on ISO 9001, the AS/EN 9100 standard also includes additional requirements specific to the Aerospace sector—both for manufacturers/vendors of parts and components and for service organizations.
The twofold or, to be more precisely, threefold name of the standard is attributed to three similar rules applied in these industries:
The AS/EN 9100 standard puts special emphasis on such aspects as project management, process approach, risk management, configuration management, and customer satisfaction. The compliance with regulatory, legislative and contract requirements is a prerequisite for the quality management system implementation.
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The Importance of English Language Proficiency in Aviation
Aviation is one of the most demanding and regulated industries in the world. Communication in the aviation industry should be precise, clear, and efficient. The air traffic control (ATC) is responsible for ensuring that communication between the pilot and the ground runs smoothly to avoid accidents and other mishaps. English is the universal language of aviation, and people who work in this industry must be proficient in it to perform their roles effectively and safely.
International Civil Aviation Organization English Proficiency Requirements
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established a set of regulations to guarantee proper communication in the aviation industry. The regulations require pilots, air traffic controllers, and all other aviation personnel who perform duties in an operational international environment to meet a minimum level of English proficiency. The regulation applies to anyone who holds a radiotelephony license, hails a foreign country, or uses English as a second language.
The language proficiency requirements involve six levels, with level six representing the highest level of proficiency and level one representing the lowest. Level six requires full operational knowledge of the English language, while level one requires only some basic understanding of the language. Personnel in levels four to six are considered proficient in English, level three is considered operational, and levels one and two are considered pre-operational.
Ways to Improve Your English Language Proficiency
To work in the aviation industry, you must be proficient in English. Improving your English language proficiency will not only make you employable in the aviation industry, but it can also help you advance your skills and knowledge, which can lead to better career opportunities.
Mastery of the English language is essential for anyone who wants to work in aviation. Professionals who work in aviation must be able to communicate through their language and understand others clearly to ensure safe and efficient operations in the industry. Anyone who wishes to work in the aviation industry and move up the career ladder should invest time in improving their English language proficiency not only to meet regulatory requirements, but also to increase their chances of success in the career. Our constant aim is to enrich your educational journey. For this reason, we suggest exploring this external site containing more details on the topic. Check this consultation source, discover and expand your knowledge!
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During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark injured and abandoned in the part putative dead.
But he manages to return to the abandoned base, where you have to survive with minimal supplies and find a way to communicate with Earth.
Wonderful movie with exciting and clever dialogues.
You stay speechless with the representation of Mars.
Teaching content in terms of temper and the constant struggle that should guide us in real life.


Is Space the New Frontier for Investors?
These are the voyages of 2021. Our mission today is to explore strange new investment opportunities, seek out companies that will thrive and grow in the recreational space race, and boldly go where Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson went, just this month.
As a science fiction fan in the seventies, I spent countless hours reading Heinlein, Clarke, Asimov, and Bradbury. I also watched the Challenger disaster in 1986, the Columbia explosion in 2003, and the SpaceX debacle back in March. Never did I think this day would come.
Two millionaires went into space this month, proving once again that money can truly buy you anything, but that’s not the real story. I’m excited because space stocks, once a comical conversation at the water cooler, are finally in play for real. Let’s take a look.
Virgin Galactic is a Premium Business Model
I was beginning to think Sir Richard Branson had retired from the spotlight. What better way to make a splash (not a splashdown) than by taking off in his own “space plane,” proving that recreational space flight is feasible, albeit not yet practical for the average man.
Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc (SPCE) isn’t worried about TSA lines or Covid-19 restrictions. They’re charging $250,000 for a flight on the VVS Unity. Six hundred people from fifty-eight countries have already signed up, including Tom Hanks, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.
As for the stock, it was trading at $49.20 on Friday, July 9th, shortly before Branson got his five minutes (literally) in outer space. That Monday, it dropped to $40.69. Today, it’s at $31.19. Will it go up again? Yes. I believe it’s the best deal in the space right now. I’m buying.
Blue Origin and SpaceX Are Not Going Public
Neither Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin nor Elon Musk’s SpaceX are public companies, so investment opportunities are simply not available yet. There are rumors that Bezos may take Blue Origin public, but Musk has already stated that he “fears” investor ownership of the company.
The Tesla (TSLA) CEO may be taking the high road and putting progress before profits, but SpaceX is partially owned (7.5%) by Alphabet (GOOG), so you can hold a small piece of it if you invest in Google. I know, that’s reaching, but we are talking about space here.
For those interested in real opportunities down here on earth, it’s a good time to buy Nokia (NOK). They recently made a deal with NASA to build and deploy an end-to-end LTE solution on the lunar surface in late 2022. The stock is trading at $5.81, up 49.36% YTD.
If you’re a day trader, look at Astra Space Inc. (ASTR). They facilitate space launches, with fifty launches already in their portfolio. The stock is volatile and trading low right now at $8.31. It peaked at $19.55 earlier this year. Check the chart patterns. It looks like a big hitter.
Are there ETFs in Outer Space?
Say what you will, but I love ETFs. When I feel like gambling, I go to Tickeron and trade on volatility. If I’m looking for a solid, safe investment that will earn me 10% a year, I buy ETFs. It’s not sexy, but it keeps me in the black. Occasionally, I do much better than that.
The Procure Space ETF (UFO) looks like it might double that expectation. It’s up 19.47% YTD and 43.27% over the past twelve months. The fund invests 80% into companies that earn 50% or more of their revenue from the space industry. Definite buy recommendation on this one.
For conservative investors, I like SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (ROKT). With a focus on aerospace and defense companies like Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Honeywell International Inc (HON), and Lockheed Martin (LMT), they’re up a solid 10.16% this year.
Space exploration has always been a big deal, but it’s never had a private sector component like we saw this past month. Recreational space flight is a game changer, so I’m going to watch this sector carefully. There may be a unicorn or two out there in the stars.


My main research interests are the observational study of extrasolar planets and brown dwarfs (objects not massive enough to ignite hydrogen fusion), in particular their discovery and characterisation on the basis of optical/infrared observations with imaging, spectroscopic, and interferometric instruments.
I am a physicist with a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics. Currently, I am a post-doctoral researcher at the European Space Agency working at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.
I specialised in the use of high-precision astrometry, that is the measurement of stellar positions in the sky plane, obtained from a variety of instruments on ground and in space. To make these measurements possible, I contribute to new instruments and surveys and I develop techniques that push the capabilities of existing facilities.


Welcome to COMPASS!
The COMPASS Project is an international research project for developing a theoretical and technological basis for the system-software co-engineering approach focusing on a coherent set of specification and analysis techniques for evaluation of system-level correctness, safety, dependability and performability of on-board computer-based aerospace systems. These techniques shall significantly improve the reliability of modern and future space missions.
The project is running since its kick-off in February 1st, 2008. The consortium consists of the chair of Software Modeling and Verification at the Institute of Computer Science of the RWTH Aachen University in Germany (project coordinator), research center Fondazione Bruno Kessler in Italy (research subcontractor), Thales Alenia Space in France (industrial subcontractor), European Space Agency (funder). The duration of the project is two years and has a total budget of half million euro.
In the beginning of 2011, an extension of the COMPASS project was commenced for building a graphical drag and drop modeller for the SLIM modelling language. The consortium consisted of RWTH Aachen University, Ellidiss Technologies and Thales Alenia Space. Total budget is hunderd thousand euro and it was completed in December 2011.


Date of Interview: 05/18/2012
Dr. Roscoe Brown served as one of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. As squadron commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group, Brown flew 68 long-range missions from August of 1944 to March of 1945. For his service, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. In 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by President George W. Bush.
The experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen are highlighted in Red Tails, a film produced by George Lucas [theatrical release date: January 20, 2012]. The film was directed by Anthony Hemingway and based upon a screenplay crafted by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder. In support of the DVD release [May 22, 2012], Dr. Roscoe Brown spoke with Clayton Perry about his Air Force experience, life under “Jim Crow,” and the value of education.


Focusing on its design, development and deployment during the Cold War, this title charts the history of the groundbreaking B-58 Hustler bomber, the first large aircraft capable of Mach 2 at 63,000 feet. One of the most dramatic bombers of its day, the Convair B-58 came to epitomize the Cold War power of Strategic Air Command. Introduced only 12 years after the sound barrier was first broken, this iconic plane became the first large long-range supersonic bomber to take to the skies, a feat which had seemed far-fetched only a few years previously. Outstripping its contemporaries in terms of speed, and agile enough to escape most interceptors, the B-58 was a remarkable feat of engineering, setting 19 world speed records and collecting a host of trophies. The first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 at 63,000 feet, it was able to evade hostile fighters and represented a serious threat to targets across the Soviet Bloc. Supported by contemporary first-hand accounts, photography, and full-color illustrations, this study explores the history of this groundbreaking aircraft from its conception to its little-known testing for use in the Vietnam War.
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Avaruusrekka is a traveling space expo that was created in Finland in collaboration with other organizations for space exploration. It is a specially equipped lorry for traveling events, with a trailer that expands into a large exhibition space which, amongst other things, contains various satellite models. The main visitors are mostly kinds and the expo is meant for educational/entertainment purposes. During my term as a graphic designer at ESA I was approached by a colleague who was working on the Avaruusrekka expo and asked to make illustrations of the seven satellites that were featured in the project at the time. The illustrations were used as images that go along with the information on the side of each model during the exhibition.