Technique 1 of 4: Preliminary Requirements
1. Get a four-year professional education. While a professional education is not needed to fly for any of the local carriers in the United States, a four year degree is obliged to fly for a significant US air transport. It's desirable over get a Bachelor of Science degree with an accentuation in aeronautics (yet your degree doesn't fundamentally need to be flight related). Air transport pilot preparing is serious and costly. An advanced education serves to show to the carrier that you will be equipped for finishing their training system.
2. Check out your neighborhood a decent flight school and flight teacher to start dealing with your private pilot testament. The FAA least flight time is 40 hours, yet the normal is around 60. Schools with FAA oversight can be more attractive on the off chance that you need a very controlled preparing system.
3. Get a First Class therapeutic endorsement from a Federal Aviation Administration restorative analyst. It is ideal to request a top of the line medicinal the first occasion when you seek a restorative testament to make certain you will fit the bill for one preceding you have put an excess of time and cash into your new vocation decision.
Technique 2 of 4: Advanced Requirements
1. After you procure your private pilot permit, start chipping away at your instrument rating and business endorsement. An instrument rating obliges 50 hours of crosscountry Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and 40 hours of genuine or recreated instrument conditions. For the business testament, you will require 250 hours aggregate time, 100 hours PIC, 50 hours crosscountry, and 10 hours of double guideline in a complex air ship.
All pilots why should paid transport travelers or freight must get a business pilot's permit with an instrument rating issued by the FAA. Helicopter pilots likewise must hold a business pilot's permit with a helicopter rating.
2. Complete your affirmed flight educator (CFI) rating and start working at your flight school. Some flight schools offer you flight hours in return for teaching for them. This can be helpful when you go ahead to your multi-motor rating.
Pilots need flight experience to meet all requirements for a permit. Finishing classes at a flight school sanction by the FAA can decrease the measure of flight experience needed for a pilot's permit. In 2006, the FAA ensured around 600 regular citizen flying schools, including a few universities and colleges that offer degree credit for pilot preparing.
Introductory preparing for aerial shuttle pilots ordinarily incorporates a week of organization influence; three to six weeks of ground school and test system preparing; and 25 hours of starting working knowledge, including a registration with a FAA flight security auditor. When prepared, pilots are obliged to go to intermittent preparing and test system checks more than once a year all through their vocation.
To fit the bill for FAA licensure, candidates must be no less than 18 years of age and have no less than 250 hours of flight experience.
3. Chip away at your multi-motor, guaranteed flight educator instrument (CFII), and multi-motor teacher (MEI) evaluations.
Strategy 3 of 4: Getting Experience
1. With the correct evaluations and 1500 hours of flight time, you could get contracted by any number of local aerial transports flying turboprop and provincial plane air ship.
To work for a significant air transport, you will regularly require 3,000 hours aggregate flight time including no less than 1,500 hours multi-motor, and no less than 1000 hours as pilot in order (PIC) of turbine (plane) fueled flying machine, ideally in booked carrier flying and in kind of airplane. These numbers are gauges and will fluctuate relying upon the aerial shuttle. Additionally, while these may be the essentials needed to request an occupation at a real air transport, they may be a long way from the genuine aggressive numbers and the real experience of effective candidates may be impressively higher than the essentials.
Carrier pilots must satisfy extra prerequisites. Both Captains and First Officers must have an air transport pilot's permit. Candidates for this permit must be no less than 23 years of age and have at least 1,500 hours of flying knowledge, including night and instrument flying, and must pass FAA composed and flight examinations. Generally, they likewise have one or more propelled appraisals relying upon the prerequisites of their specific employment. Since pilots must have the capacity to settle on brisk choices and precise judgments under weight, numerous aerial shuttle organizations reject candidates who don't breeze through obliged mental and fitness tests. All licenses are legitimate so long as a pilot can pass the occasional physical and eye examinations and tests of flying abilities needed by the FAA and organization regulations.
Organizations other than aerial shuttles for the most part oblige less flying background. Notwithstanding, a business pilot's permit is a base prerequisite, and head honchos incline toward candidates who have involvement in the sort of specialty they will be flying. New representatives generally begin as first officers, or fly less refined hardware.
Contingent upon the sort of flying machine, new carrier pilots begin as first officers or flight engineers. Albeit a few aerial transports support candidates who as of now have a flight engineer's permit, they may give flight designer preparing to the individuals who have just the business permit. Numerous pilots start with littler territorial or worker aerial shuttles, where they get experience flying travelers on planned flights into occupied airplane terminals in every climate condition. These employments regularly prompt higher paying occupations with greater, national or significant aerial transports.
2. Consider military flight preparing. The Air Force, Navy (incorporates Marine pilots), Army, and Coast Guard offer flight preparing. On account of the Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard, after beginning preparing (barely a year) you can backtrack to non military personnel life and, once you have enough hours, qualify to fly with an aerial shuttle. Keep in mind that US organizations must permit their reservists and watchman individuals to do their dynamic obligation drills without repercussion.
Different choices would be to go to a 4-year school, for example, the University of North Dakota or a flight institute, for example, Embry-Riddle. Both offer flight preparing in simultaneousness with scholastic classes, however make a point to research educational cost and expenses. Another is the Delta Connection Academy, which is expensive, yet after finishing the course, you may be offered an entrance level meeting as a pilot educator, which might later prompt work with Delta association.
There are no schools in the US that ensure a position as a pilot for any organization, and particularly not a real aerial shuttle.
3. Look for a mixture of flying employments. To progress to the apex of your calling, you'll have to pick up involvement in any number of inventive ways. For instance:
Have a go at educating. Numerous pilots begin their vocations as flight teachers.
Bring assignments with contract planes or air-taxi organizations.
Go private. Bear in mind about circumstances flying corporate planes.
Furthermore, a few pilots take occupations as flight architects with the carriers.
Technique 4 of 4: Airline Advancement
1. In the aerial shuttles, headway is typically foreordained by position procurements expressed in union contracts. Expect a timetable like this:
Following 1 -5 years, flight specialists development as indicated by rank to first officer.
Following 5 -15 years, a first officer will progress to skipper.
Note: In non-carrier occupations, a first officer may progress to skipper and, in vast organizations, to boss pilot or executive of avionics accountable for air ship booking, support, and flight methods.
2. Picking up position will likewise help you secure favored flight assignments. Your time with the carrier will focus when you fly, on the off chance that you fly on weekends, or on the off chance that you'll be noticeable all around amid Christmas or different occasions.


Vintage planes are stars of air show
June 18, 2004
Water bounced off the wing of the red and yellow biplane, spraying Lorraine Holtaway's wavy brown hair.
The 21-year-old air mechanic was perched on a ladder hosing down the 1931 Great Lakes plane in preparation for the air show, which begins Saturday, marking Father's Day, and runs weekends through mid-October at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.
"I remember coming here to the show with my father when I was about 9 or 10," said Holtaway, an aviation technology student at Purdue University, and the first female mechanic at the aerodrome. "The older planes have always seemed so exciting to me."
Cole Palen, who turned the property into an airstrip in 1959, apparently felt the same way. In 1993 - just months before his death - Palen established the non-profit Rhinebeck Aerodrome Foundation to continue his dream of keeping aircraft history alive.
"These planes are a little more adventurous - you never really know what's going to happen when you are up there," said Holtaway, who flies her father's 1949 Aeronca Champ and aspires to fly one of Rhinebeck's antique models in future air shows. This year, she'll settle for a role as a member of the ground crew helping to guide the planes after landing.
Saturday's show chronicles the history of flight with Pioneer, World War I, and Lindbergh-era aircraft taking to the skies. Highlights on Sunday include a dogfight between a Fokker Triplane and a Sopwith Camel. The Flying Farmer, Stan Segalla, will be back for the 40th year in a row to demonstrate precision flying aboard his bright yellow Piper PA-11.
Between shows, visitors can take in sights of aircraft from the 1930s and beyond in four museum buildings. Before and after the show, pilots will take visitors on 15-minute rides over the Hudson in a 1929 New Standard Plane.
If the winds are calm, Taylor will demonstrate early flight in a 1909 Bleriot XI and a 1911 Curtiss Pusher Model D.
"The Bleriot is the oldest aircraft flying in the United States right now," Taylor said. "This is the same model Louis Bleriot flew over the English Channel in 1909."
There's no formal training for flying vintage style.
"You just research how pilots flew them back then," said Taylor, swaying back and forth in the seat of the Curtiss during a recent tour of the aerodrome. "It's pretty scary the first time you go out. You have to taxi around the ground first, get a feel for it, listen to the sounds of the engine, get visual references."
Then, it's up, up, and away.
Well, at least up.
"I don't take these planes out of sight of the airfield because I know the motor is going to stop - I just don't know when," said Taylor, who will also fly his private planes, a 1931 Waco and a 1929 Pietenpol Air Camper, in the show. "I've gone up to 300 feet with the Bleriot - that's as high as you want to go in that plane."
It's fun for people to watch the older models flying, he said, because the pilot is exposed and it's easy to see how the plane is being operated. In the old days, daredevils would make as much as $1,000 for looping planes like the Curtiss during air shows.
"Back then, you could feed a family of four for about $6 per week, so that was easy money for these men," Taylor said.
Devil-may-care pilots at Rhinebeck will open the air show with the "Delsey Dive."
"We drop a roll of Delsey toilet paper out of the plane and then roll back and cut it as many times as we can before it hits the ground," Taylor said.
Audience members get involved by rooting for their favorite models.
"The planes are the stars of this show," Taylor said.


Most of these images are the result of my summer 2002
work as a NASA Faculty Fellow at Marshall Spaceflight Center (MSFC)
in Huntsville, Alabama. My project was to create metaphoric multi-layered
drawings for concepts developed during a meeting titled The In-Space
Manufacturing of Space Transportation Infrastructure Workshop. The process
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Ideas would evolve as I met with Ann Neighbors Trausch, the organizer
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Becoming an airline pilot has been my dream since I was a young child gazing up at planes in the sky. Now, as I approach graduating college, I’m thoroughly researching the qualifications I must meet to turn that childhood aspiration into reality. My goal is to join Envoy Air as a commercial pilot, and I’ve mapped out the key requirements I’ll need to fulfill.
The first major milestone will be earning my commercial pilot’s license and multi-engine rating. To qualify for these credentials, I’ll need a minimum of 250 flight hours. Gaining all the necessary experience will involve time split between actual flight, simulator training, and ground school classes. Specific flight proficiencies I’ll have to demonstrate cover areas like manual flying skills, cross-country navigation, recovery from stall conditions, emergency procedures, and aircraft handling at slow and high speeds.
In addition to flight experience, I will also need to pass airman knowledge tests in subjects such as aeronautical knowledge, aircraft systems, instrument flying procedures, and federal aviation regulations. Scoring 70% or above on all qualifying exams will demonstrate I have the theoretical foundation to operate commercial flights safely and legally.
While building my qualifications, I also intend to complete instrument, multi-engine, and instructor ratings – not strictly required for Envoy Air hiring but extremely useful. An instrument rating proves I can pilot under reduced visibility, while instructor status will provide a backup career path. A multi-engine rating allows me to fly and teach others on complex aircraft with dual powerplants.
Beyond licenses and certifications, MyEnvoyAir expects candidates to possess an FAA Class 1 medical certificate. This requires a stringent health screening verifying I have robust visual, mental, and physical condition for piloting duties. Maintaining fitness and healthy habits will be essential for re-qualifying at regular intervals.
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It is a free website offering comprehensive information about career paths in the aviation industry. It features descriptions of 68 airport-related careers. It was created as part of the project “VirtuAir Reality - designing a future in aviation careers using the virtual reality of the airport” which benefits from funding worth EUR 176,182.67 from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway under the EEA funds.
The career platform for airport-related jobs has been created as a response to young people’s high interest in the aviation industry and a corresponding shortage of standardised information about the industry
Yes, the available resources can be used in classes in schools. The Lesson Plans tab actually offers ready-made class scenarios.
Yes, an airport is the place of work for a great number of people. The careers described on the platform are those directly related to aviation. However, the aviation industry could not exist without people working in finance, human resources, marketing, legal and IT departments. We will keep developing the platform and adding more careers.
Leonardo the penguin is the logo of the Aviation Education Centre, which is one of the creators of the career platform.
It is up to each specific airport whether tours is organised. Please contact the place you are interested in directly.
Please see the Contact tab.
There are certain age limitations when you apply for some air traffic control and piloting jobs. But there are many other ways of becoming engaged in the industry. For example, some retired pilots can become flight instructors under certain conditions.
A candidate will need to go through medical tests to be able to do any job. The scope of those tests will depend on the position you are applying for.
The platform is addressed mainly to school students who are about to choose their educational and professional path, college students, teachers, parents and all aviation enthusiasts who would like to expand their knowledge.
Employees undergo various trainings, depending on their job and the department they work in. However, there are some common trainings for everyone working at the airport, regardless of the nature of their work. Civil aviation security awareness training is one example.
Every airport has its own policy regarding internships and traineeships. To obtain current information, please contact the airport where you want to do your internship directly.
Every year, the Aviation Education Centre organises aviation job fairs, which are broadcast online. By talking to professionals working in the various aviation-related jobs, visitors get a chance to learn about their daily duties.
Interest in a specific topic and readiness to learn new knowledge are very important. One of the ways to try your hand in the aviation industry is to do an internship at your selected airport. In the (…) tab on our platform, users can find a list of non-formal education centres where they can develop their passions and interests.
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With drones getting cheaper and plentiful, should you consider adding a drone to your survival kit? Well, let’s breakdown this topic so you can make an informed decision.
When would you use a drone?
Depending on your survival situation, you could:
- use it for surveillance in a SHTF scenario
- get your bearings if you’re lost in the wilderness
- scout for a suitable campsite
- look for water sources
- determine safety of urban or wilderness setting
- send it out for help (by attaching note with your location)
- look for food/wildlife
- look for lost friends/family
- determine alternate evacuation routes
- investigate storm or earthquake damage
- deliver (small) items to other campsites
The possibilities are endless and too varied for this post. I’m sure you have a few ideas of your own.
What would it Cost?
Well, realistically, for a survival situation you would want a drone with a camera and live video. Drones with this equipment and capability would cost from just under $100 to over $10,000. Keep in mind you get what you pay for, or in other words – the more you pay, the better the equipment and functionality.
How big is a drone and what does it weigh?
Of course, drones come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. They’re as small as the palm of your hand to as large as a two-drawer file cabinet, from just a few ounces to over 40 pounds.
How long does it take to fully charge a drone’s batteries?
Charge times can vary, but most drones take from 1 to 3 hours to fully charge their batteries.
How long will a drone stay in the air?
A drone can stay in the air from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. The more the drone costs the longer it’s flight time.
What is the maximum flight distance for a drone?
Controllable flight distance ranges from 150 feet to 1 mile. Most drones sold these days have an Auto Return feature, which will enable the drone to return to it’s original take off point. This comes in handy if the drone gets out of range of your controller, and will prevent it from just dropping out of the sky.
What kind of resolution can you expect from a drone’s camera?
Again, the more you pay the better the resolution. You can get drones with camera resolution from 720p to 4kHD.
Is a drone Wi-Fi capable?
You can get a drone with Wi-Fi capability and with available apps, you can control the drone with your smart phone. You can also record video and upload to social media, if you’re so inclined.
What are a drone’s limitations?
In a SHTF scenario, a drone is vulnerable to being shot down. It could also be tracked back to your location. A drones operating frequency can also be jammed. Other concerns are weather and short flight time. A wind stronger than 15 miles per hour will generally ground your drone. Plus, with a short 5-minute flight time your drone would have limited usefulness.
Personally, if I had the storage capacity and the funds to buy a drone – I would add one to my survival kit. They do have limitations but, they also have many uses and in a survival situation any tool that doesn’t slow you down can only be a benefit. What do you think?


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Brit grad student interaction: blah blah blah, I think he finally sort of got me back?
Him: So what does a plane do when it's close to the ground?
Him: No think about it! What's it doing?
Him; No, no! Really, it's close to the gruond, just there...
B: I don't get it.
Me: Me neither.
Him: There's a plane, close to the ground, what's it doing?"
Him: Yes! How?
Him: YES! Flying low! Goodbye!
I was mildly embarrassed, but I laughed and yelled at him. I've been sniggering about the whole thing since.


The Sukhoi Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) is a twinjet multirole air superiority fighter developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter.. Development of the variant started after India signed a deal with Russia in 2000 to. Su-30SM is a multirole fighter aircraft developed by JSC Sukhoi Design Bureau for the Russian Air Force. Su-30SM is a multi-role fighter developed based on the Su-30MK combat aircraft family. Su-30SM multi-role fighter is equipped with advanced weapons and avionics. The Russian Air Force's Su-30SM. Sukhoi Su-30 - Flanker-C in Action Сухой Су-30: Flanker-C Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft developed in Sukhoi Avia.. Sukhoi Su-30SM is a Russian multirole super maneuverable fighter aircraft, developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in the mid 2000s. In fact, this plane is a m..
Sur les autres projets Wikimedia: Soukhoï Su-30 , sur Wikimedia Commons Aéronefs comparables F-15E Strike Eagle Eurofighter Typhoon F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Dassault Rafale MiG-29UPG Fulcrum , MiG-29K Fulcrum-D Ordre de désignation Su-7 - Su-9/Su-11 - Su-15 - Su-17/Su-20/Su-22 - Su-24 - Su-25 - Su-27 et dérivés - Su-47 Variantes Soukhoï Su-27 (version initiale) Soukhoï Su-33 (version. A Szu-30 kéthajtóműves, negyedik generációs nehéz vadászbombázó repülőgép, melyet az 1990-es évek közepén hoztak létre Oroszországban, a Szu-27 továbbfejlesztésével. A jó manőverezőképességű, nagy hatótávolságú és erős fegyverzetű repülőgép tömeges rendszeresítésére Oroszországban a pénzhiány miatt nem került sor, de komoly exportsikereket ért.
The Su-30 is a two-seat multi-role fighter variant of the Su-27.Initially it was known as Su-27PU. It evolved form the Su-27UB two-seat combat trainer version, but was fitted with new avionics and had an added ground attack capability BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) - The Russian National Defense Monitoring Center announced that a Russian Su-30 fighter intercepted an American and French reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea on Monday, and escorted them away from the Russian border
Su-30 (Su-27P) is a two-seat long-range intercept fighter that first flew in December 1989, and that entered service with the Russian air forces in 1992. Largely based on the Su-27UB two-seat trainer, it has a new radiolocation system which can transmit the positions of 10 targets to four other fighters at the same time A Szu-35 nehéz vadászbombázó repülőgép, melyet eredetileg Szu-27M típusjelzéssel Oroszországban hoztak létre, a Szu-27 alaptípus továbbfejlesztésével. No. 701-No. 712, majd No. 801 jelzéssel készültek prototípus- illetve nullszéria-példányok belőle.Ezen felül készült 3 szériagyártmány is. Szerkezeti eltérés a példányok között a függőleges vezérsík.
. The Sukhoi Su-30, designated by Flanker-C by the NATO, Is the most widely used fighter in the Flanker family today.This fighter, with characteristics of flights in any weather condition is a variant of Su-27UB, and was put into operation in year 1996.. The versions of Su-30MK and Su-30MKI were the most commercially. Media in category Sukhoi Su-30 The following 63 files are in this category, out of 63 total The Su-30SM is an upgraded version of the Su-30M2 Flanker-F2, itself a two-seater multirole combat variant of the Su-27 Flanker-B. It was first introduced to the series in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. 1 History 2 Game Analysis 3 Trivia 4 References In 2019, Mihaly A. Shilage, a former ace pilot, flew a customized Su-30SM with an EASA artificial intelligence known as Copro acting as his co.
The Sukhoi Su-30M is a multirole two-seater fighter, broadly comparable to the American F-15E. The Su-30MK is the export version of the aircraft. The fighter is a development of the Su-27 (Flanker) family, designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau of Moscow, and is manufactured by the Irkut Corporation. The Su-30 Flanker-C is a Russian twin engine, supermaneuverable multirole fighter based on the Su-27UB. Development Development of the Su-30 began in the middle of the 1980s. Even before the Flanker entered service, it was redesigned. The aim was to found a whole family of aircraft, composed of a long-range interceptor, an air superiority fighter, a tactical fighter-bomber and a multirole. The Sukhoi Su-30 is a twin-engine, two-seat fighter aircraft developed by Russia's Sukhoi Aviation Corporation. It is a multirole fighter for all-weather, air-to-air and air-to-surface deep interdiction missions. It is a fighter with both air superiority and attack capabilities, generally similar to the U.S.F-15E The Sukhoi Su-30 was initially developed as a further modification to the existing Su-27 Flanker series but ended as its own, all-new mark. The aircraft encompasses a multi-mission design frame based on the Su-27 though incorporated a second crewman (seated in tandem), improved datalinking and increased operational endurance
South China Sea: Chinese Su-30 Fighter Completes 10-Hour Armed Patrol This Video Proves That Russia's Air Force Is Armed and Dangerous Killers in the SkyL Why Russia's Su-27SM and Su-30SM Still Matte In a visual range dogfight, the Su-30 has a chance against the F-22. The Flanker has R-73 high off-boresight missiles while the Raptor is stuck with the antiquated AIM-9M version of the Sidewinder. Sukhoi Su-30 is a Russian fighter aircraft.It is developed by Sukhoi Aviation Corporation.It is a 4.5-generation jet fighter aircraft. The aircraft is used by these air forces: Algerian Air Force; Angolan Air Forc
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During an exercise on September 22, 2020, a Russian Su-30 fighter jet was shot down by another aircraft. Both pilots successfully managed to eject. A day after the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that one of its Su-30 fighter jets crashed, media reports say that the aircraft was in fact brought down by friendly fire Index of technical reports, articles and papers covering the Sukhoi T-50/I-21/Article 701 PAK-FA and Su-27/30/33/35/37 Flanker multirole fighters. Topics include PAK-FA, Flanker, Stealth Fighter, Military Aircraft, Military Jets, Australian Defence Force, proliferation, Chinese Jets, Russian Jets, Indian Jets, Sukhoi fighters, Russian smart bombs and missiles Find Su-30 Mki Latest News, Videos & Pictures on Su-30 Mki and see latest updates, news, information from NDTV.COM. Explore more on Su-30 Mki BEIRUT, LEABNON (3:00 P.M.) - A Russian Su-30 aircraft has reportedly crashed in the Russian region of Tver on Tuesday. The Russian Ministry of Defense made the announcement about the crash and pointed out that the crew managed to escape to safety
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South Africa from space. The crew of the International Space Station captured this view of almost the entire country in April 2016. The Cape peninsula can be seen at lower left, and the coastlines of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal towards the right. (Nasa / CC BY NC 2.0)


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October 4 2018 is the date NASA astronauts will return to Earth from the International Space Station. To mark the impending voyage, we take a look at a recent space exploration of the Earth's surface.
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T3-Mini and ADS-GM2 Problems in Balloon Flight
I recently flew a tracker built with a T3-Mini on a balloon flight. Had some issues. I've put all of the relevant info that I have into a web page:
2 problems noted there:
1. Rapid, nearly continuous transmissions for a period during ascent and for a period during descent, and
2. Loss of GPS data at altitude.
If anyone has any insight into these problems, I'd like to hear from you.


The Medical Drone Service announced their partnership this morning, a consortium initiated by ANWB and PostNL, with Sanquin and Erasmus MC as their care-partners, and KPN and Avy as technological partners. Together we’ll explore how drones can benefit the Dutch healthcare system.
The demand for tailor-made care is increasing, while the accessibility of hospitals and care locations is declining. With the use of drones, we investigate how healthcare can be brought faster and closer to the patient, but also strengthen connections between the hospital and laboratories. This concerns, for example, the transport of blood, medicines or diagnostic samples, whereby the drone travels the shortest possible route through the air.
The drone that we use is developed by the Dutch company Avy. The drone rises vertically and once at height the drone continues the flight horizontally. There is a special compartment in the drone that is suitable for transporting medical goods. This keeps the contents of the compartment stable at all times during transport.
For the next three years, Medical Drone Service will investigate how to fly safely and reliably. The first test flights will be conducted in 2020 by the ANWB, the company that also flies the trauma helicopters and ambulance helicopter in the Netherlands. This will happen in a controlled environment. Based on these experiences, we determine the next step outside of this controlled environment. PostNL has brought the parties together to test this new form of care logistics and to jointly learn how the logistics of care can be organized even better.
“By using medical drones, we hope to shorten the routes and thereby organize care faster and more efficiently,” says Jan-Dietert Brugma, pharmacist at Erasmus MC.
“With Medical Drone Service, we are investigating the future alternative to the current emergency journeys that we perform every day in the Netherlands with sirens and flashing lights. With this we hope to be with the patient sooner and to be less of a burden to traffic, ” says Merlijn van Hasselt, spokesperson for Sanquin Blood Bank.
KPN anticipates a sharp increase in the need to deploy drones in various sectors, including the healthcare sector. That is why KPN ensures – among other things through the use of (4G / 5G) connectivity and in close cooperation with (aviation) partners – that companies can make drones fly simply, safely and reliably. The ANWB and PostNL drone will be connected to KPN’s mobile network.
The drone company Avy is developing a drone with wings to transport medical goods in a safe, sustainable and fast way. The autonomous Avy wingdrone with exchangeable storage space can take off and land vertically and also cover long distances.
Source: Medical Drone Service


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The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum is the sole owner of any copyright
on the pictures of Martin XB-48 and Martin XB-51, digitized by Archivist Stan Piet that kindly authorized their publication on this website.
If you decide to re-publish these pictures, please credit «GLMMAM Collection».
Il Museo dell'Aviazione del Maryland «Glenn L. Martin» é il solo proprietario di qualsiasi diritto di riproduzione sulle immagini
del Martin XB-48 a del Martin XB-51, digitalizzate dall'Archivista Stan Piet che ne ha gentilmente autorizzato la pubblicazione su questo sito Web.
Se decidete di ripubblicare tali immagini, per favore riportate il credit «GLMMAM Collection».
The Martin XB-51 on Wikipedia
Il Martin XB-51 su Wikipedia
Orville Edward "Pat" Tibbs - Biographical Data
Orville Edward "Pat" Tibbs - Dati Biografici
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|(Above) 27 Oct 1949 - Orville Edward "Pat" Tibbs poses in front of the XB-51 before the first flight||(Above) Martin XB-51, Front right view in color|
|(Above) Caption||(Above) Pilot's right-hand console contains the engine starting panel and the radio and lighting panels. The three large levers on the right are the control surface locks|
|(Above) Pilot's left-hand console, detail of the throttle levers and engine-related controls||(Above) Right side of the pilot's forward cockpit, with engine gauges and radio controls. On the bottom, the right rudder pedal.|
|(Above) View of the pilot's instrument panel through the small bubble canopy||(Above) Left-hand pilot's console aft of the throttles, which contains circuit breakers, air conditioning, bombing & gunnery panel, dive brake & flap controls|
|(Above) Pilot's left-hand console, with the fuel management panel just foward of the throttle quadrants. The lower indicator lights are for the two 375 gallon ferry tanks when installed.||(Above) Pilot's right-hand console - the picture was registered under two different numbers, see caption a few pictures above.|
|(Above) Detail of the fuel controls immediately in front of the throttle||(Above) Pilot's right-hand console vertical or lower portion contains the radio and interphone controls. All the cockpit photos are from the second XB-51, as indicated by the taped-on note above the radio which states "RADIO CALL 6686"|
|(Above) The pilot's right-hand circuit breaker panel is located just to the right of the control panel locks||(Above) Left-hand side of the Shoran operator's compartment showing the circuit breakers, lighting controls and flying suit heater control|
|(Above) Left-hand pilot's console aft of the throttles - the picture was registered under two different numbers, see caption a few pictures above.||(Above) Another look at the pilot's instrumentation - see the other pictures for more details.|
|(Above) This picture of the prototype in the assembly phase shows clearly both the left wing's leading edge slat and the wingtip with the outrigger wheel||(Above) The competitors: XB-51 and Canberra|
|(Above) 6685 tail with rear engine maintenance doors unlocked||(Above) Late in the test program, 6685 sported day-glo red high visibility markings on lower wing and front fuselage, that can be easily appreciated in this photo|
|(Above) Two 2,000 lb bombs mounted externally||(Above) The first ship at rollout - the World War two camouflage is still evident on the Martin factory buildings in the background|
|(Above) 17 Apr 1950 - The second XB-51 is prepped for its first flight. Compare the flap down and the flap up position between the two aircraft. The bullet fairing was added to the T-tail before its fiorst flight||(Above) The number two XB-51 poses for a PR shot with many of its potential weapons. Shown are: 5" HVAR rockets, 500 lb bombs, 750 lb. bombs, 1,000 lb. bombs and a 4,000 lb. bomb.|
|(Above) Ship number one as a movie star: the XF-120 Gilbert fighter in "Towards the unknown" with William Holden. Doing the stunt flying was Air Force Major Pete Everest, famous also for his role in the X-2 programme.||(Above) Another shot of the "Gilbert XF-120"|
|(Above) Ship two with slats and flaps fully lowered||(Above) Ship one during the filming of "Towards the unknown"|
|(Above) Ship one at the beginning of a takeoff||(Above) the door for drag chute release and maintenance opened on the left just under the rudder|
|(Above) 4 Sep 1949 - Prototype 6685 roll-out. The left side of the fuselage was not painted with the XB-51 designation.||(Above) 4 Sep 1949 - Prototype 6685 roll-out. Good view of the black wing and fguselage walk areas and T-tail upper surfaces. The upper fuselage intake door for the number 2 engine is rotated closed. Aircraft was nicknamed "flying cigar" because of its elongated fuselage and abbreviated wings.|
|(Above) 4 Sep 1949 - Head-on view. The original T-tail was later modified with a bullet fairing at the junction of the vertical fin and horizontal tail-planes. A small, flat-black anti-glare panel was painted in front of the pilot's windscreen.||(Above) 4 Sep 1949 - 6685 showing the Martin and XB-51 on the forward fuselage painted in red and bordered in white. Before the first flight, the square block script on the XB-51 was repainted in italics to give the impression of speed. The extremely long tow bar can be observed.|
|(Above) 4 Sep 1949 - The porthole for the Shoran operator is visible on the fuselage side immediately behind the canopy||(Above) 19 Oct 1949 - The XB-51 being prepared for a tri-service inspection and taxi demonstration|
|(Above) 19 Oct 1949 - The XB-51 during the taxi demonstration. It is unknown what purpose the cord exiting the Shoran operator window was used for||(Above) 27 Oct 1949 - Ship one with a single JATO bottle at the side of the fuselage. Also during the first flight a single JATO bottle on each side was used on take-off|
|(Above) 14 Nov 1949 - The XB-51 in flight.||(Above) 28 Feb 1950 - 6685 is prepared for a test flight. Another version of this photo exists, with the 6686 taking off in the background.|
|(Above) 8 May 1950 - Take off with two JATO bottles.||(Above) 19 May 1950 - Take off with two JATO bottles.|
|(Above) 19 May 1950 -||(Above) 21 Oct 1951 - 6686 with opened gun ports. This view of the nose illustrates the flat nose glass of the forward firing strike camera.|
|(Above) 16 Jun 1952 - 6685 returns to plant after a rough landing with gear collapse on 28 Feb 1952 at Wright-Patterson AFB. During the landing approach, the Air Force pilot flared too late. The airplane made a hard landing short of the approach end of the runway, tearing off the front landing gear wheels and damaging the lower-forward section of the airframe. Damage was so extensive that the aircraft had to be disassembled and transported by truck back to Martin for repairs, whose cost reached $408,000.|
Selected pictures from the AAFC collection
Immagini dalla collezione AAFC


Finally, another item I can strike through from my bucket list.
Flying above the clouds!
Many regulations are preventing us from flying easily above the clouds. So is my drone limited to fly at a maximum altitude of 500 meters from the take-off point, and this in my country also to high. In the Netherlands, it’s only allowed to fly at a maximum of 120 meters, and you need to have a virtual line of sight at your drone. So it’s not easy.
But I got lucky. We were with three of us (Danny, Maurice and me) on a beautiful sunny day trying to fly at the beach at Zandvoort. Maurice and Danny were in the air faster than I was. But their back was turned to the sea because of the sun was brightly shining. Because I was setting up my drone, I noticed that there was fog coming from the sea fast (coming out of nowhere)!. Within 20 seconds we couldn’t see much, expect the gray fog clouds. But when I look up straight above me, I could still see some blue light coming through the fog, so the clouds weren’t that high. I immediately made my drone ready to fly and started the engines. With a firm push on the throttle, It left the ground and started ascending rapidly.
Just after a few seconds, I already noticed that the fog, was getting thinner, and keeping a close eye on the altimeter, I noticed that around 110 meters I was above the clouds. Perfect conditions!
Above the clouds, you could see the sun perfectly, and looking down you could see the white clouds. I decided to stay at the same spot, just rotating the drone, to have a different view. Looking land inwards, you still could see some land, but looking to the seaside, you could only see the clouds and the sun. So I decided to stay at the same spot, and just let the drone hovering. After 15 minutes I brought the drone back to the ground.
When I got the drone back in my hands, it was wet, because of the fog, it had passed when descending. So a quick dry with some towel made it dry again.
When I downloaded the footage from the memory card and made a time-lapse (speed up the footage), it looks that the drone is flying extremely fast (like an airplane). But in fact, it just stays at the same spot, and the clouds are rolling under the drone.


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The Memorial Museum of Astronautics (also known as the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics or Memorial Museum of Space Exploration) is a museum in Moscow, Russia, dedicated to space exploration. It is located within the base of the soaring Monument to the Conquerors of Space in the northeast of the city. The museum contains a wide variety of space-related exhibits and models which explore the history of flight; astronomy; space exploration; space technology; and space in the arts. According to the Russian tourist board, the museum's collection holds approximately 85,000 different items, and receives approximately 300,000 visitors yearly.
This photo gallery shows some of the exhibits from the museum.
Mock-up of the Vostok spacecraft.
Sputnik satellite (broken apart to show the insides)
he Sputnik 2 which put into orbit the Laika dog on November 3, 1957.
Automated probe Luna-9. First probe to soft land on the Moon on February 3, 1966, in the Storm ocean, and to transmit panoramic picture of the Moon’s soil.
Rocket propulsion units, RD-214.
Probe of kind Luna-16 for returning Moon soil sample and the return capsule, launched on Septemnber 24, 1970.
Lunakhod Lunar rover launched in 1970 and 1973.
Venera-9 and Venera-10 probes. Launched on June 8 and 14, 1975. Those two probes soft landed on Venus on October 22 and 25, 1975 (at 2200 km of each other). For the first time in the world a panorama picture of the Venusian’s soil was transmitted to Earth while the orbital probes studied the planet.
Kosmos-97 satellite. First Earth study satellite for telecomunications studies. Launched on November 26, 1965.
Inside the descent module of a Soyuz spacecraft.
Space capsule used by Yuri Gagarin.
Ejectable module (seat) of the Vostok spacecraft, which can contain a dog or others animals.
KVANT-2 module of MIR space station
Mock-up of the orbital station Soyuz.
Poster art of the Soviet space program.
Crew manual from Apollo-Soyuz (1974), in Russian and English.
Soviet Krechet spacesuit.
Sources: Wikipedia, Buran News


If flying Business is like slurping Vodka, flying First is like sipping a Martini: pretty much the same, just more pretentious.
Despite this, many first-class passengers lie (flat) under the illusion they are entitled to regal service. And when they don't get it, they get shitty.
Much like the...
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Distances between southeast Asia, with north India and especially Delhi at its heart, started shrinking from early Tuesday morning (IST) when Pakistan finally reopened its airspace for overflying after a tortuous 138 days. This means flights between Delhi and the west will see travel times reduced by up to four hours and Air India’s flights to US will again be nonstop. Ever since Pakistan closed its airspace on February 27 following Indian Air Force’s Balakot strike, these flights were taking a much longer route that meant greater travel time, (including a fuelling stop for US flights) and huge spike in expenses for airlines.
Pakistan’s civil aviation authority issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) at 12.41 am (India time) which said “with immediate effect Pakistan airspaceis open for all type of civil traffic on published ATS (air traffic service) routes.” At that time, Air India’s San Francisco (SFO)-Delhi service AI 184 — one of the longest nonstops globally — was among the several international flights winging their way to Delhi.
The national carrier, which has suffered almost Rs 500 crore loss due to Pakistan airspace closure, reacted quickly. It asked the crew of AI 184 to fly direct to Delhi over Pakistan, making it the first flight of an Indian carrier to do so after February 27. The flight from the Golden Gate became the first to fly over the newly-opened gates of Pakistan airspace on its way to Delhi after 4 am on Tuesday.
“As a result, AI 184 reached Delhi almost two hours ahead of schedule. Our second flight from SFO is also reaching Delhi at 4.30 pm on Tuesday, instead of 6.30 pm. Progressively all our flights will resume the pre-February 27 route over Pakistan,” said a senior AI official.
SpiceJet’s Jaipur-Dubai SG 57 was among the first flights to enter Pakistan airspace from India side on Tuesday morning while flying westwards.
AI in a statement said: “Ever since Pakistani airspace was closed, we had to reroute our flights south of Pakistan. The flying time for Long haul flights towards USA increased by 90 minutes and also addition fuel usage needed. US-bound flights had to take a stop at Vienna where crew was changed, and (this entire process took an extra) three hours. As Pakistan airspace now open aircraft utilisation will go up while crew requirement will come down by 25%. Flight operation cost for US-bound flight will drop by Rs 20 lakh one way and for Europe-bound flights by Rs 5 lakh. From Tuesday-Wednesday night flight operation may (may return to route taken) before closer of Pakistani airspace.”
IndiGo is also working on finally making its Delhi-Istanbul flight direct. Since launch this March, this flight was taking a stop in Doha while both going to and returning from Istanbul. An IndiGo official said: “A senior Pakistan aviation official called our operations centre soon after Monday-Tuesday midnight to inform that the airspace had reopened for overflying. We are holding meetings and doing safety risk assessment. Our target is to ensure from Wednesday the Delhi-Istanbul flights becomes a direct flight by flying over Pakistan, Afghanistan and Caspian Sea. This route will allow us to avoid flying over the waters of Iran along the Persian Gulf-Strait of Hormuz-Gulf of Oman (where US has disallowed its airlines from overflying and India has asked its airlines to avoid).”
It remains to be seen when foreign carriers that have cancelled flights to India due to closure of Pakistan airspace now resume the same. US major United had suspended its Newark-Delhi flight on April 5 due to “continued closure of Pakistani airspace” and on June 21 the Newark-Mumbai flight was suspended due to US restrictions on overflying Iran airspace. On Monday night, before Pakistan airspace was reopened, it had these daily directs will resume from October 26. Similarly, Air Canada’s Delhi-Toronto daily is suspended till August 1. Comments are awaited from United and Air Canada on whether they will prepone resumption of their suspended India flights now.
Most airlines operating between the west and southeast Asia were affected by Pakistan airspace restrictions. A Singapore Airlines spokesperson said, “We are reviewing our overflight options in relation to Pakistani airspace with the relevant authorities.”
Air Indiawas the worst sufferer financially of this ban as after Jet’s collapse this April, it is the only Indian carrier with flights to Europe and US that had to take longer routes. AI has lost Rs 491 crore till July 2. SpiceJet, IndiGo and GoAir lost Rs 30.7 crore, Rs 25.1 crore and Rs 2.1 crore, respectively, according to the data given by aviation minister H S Puri in Rajya Sabha on July 3.
SpiceJet had cancelled its Delhi-Kabul direct since Pakistan airspace closure. However, Pakistan airspace will not witness one Indian carrier over its skies now — Jet airways — which was flying on February 27 and has since shut down.


I think pilots should take no more than 12 seconds – if they’re fighter pilot qualified, no more than 5 or they’ve been blown out of the sky by a stealth fighter with an enemy flag on the tail.
For anyone claiming 2-3 seconds, you qualify for the bar exam and will be a successful defense attorney for New York.
If you can spot the cat within 15 seconds then you are great……
It is not behind the door… It’s out in the open….
So obvious once you find it; so frustrating when you can’t!!!
P.S. The answer is here if you absolutely must 🙂


Ever sit down before a few hours of flying and have some of the most random thoughts regarding the aircraft and plane travel in general? Here are 13 thoughts that have run through my head during take off, flight time and landing.
As mentioned in the video below, I already have a second list in the making. This time we explore thoughts of the plane crashing, the disappearance of vomit bags, the mile high club and 10 more weird and wacky thoughts.
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I have interviewed the world’s richest men. Have grilled the chief executives of some the country’s biggest companies and peered at test tubes with many of the world’s leading scientists – but my family have never been excited by the prospects of what I was going to do until I told them I was off to meet a man who walked on the moon.
Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the lunar surface. In fact only 12 people have shared that adventure in the whole history of mankind.
It’s taken some time to set up this interview and despite offering to fly to wherever he was, it turns out that the most convenient time for him to meet me is when he is in London.
Buzz is 86 years old but he walks into our room like a rock star – which of course he is in a very literal way. He wears a short leather biking jacket and his fingers are covered in chunky rings. He has some large bracelets and star spangled braces. He drapes his leather jacket over the chair to reveal a trim body and a tight black tee-shirt.
He must have told his stories thousands of times but his eyes remain bright and he’s full of an energy that belie his 86 years.
I wanted to meet him not so much to talk about the adventures of his past but of his ideas for future space travel and in particular his designs to enable astronauts to travel to Mars.
Mars is roughly 225 million kilometers from earth. In a Jumbo Jet it would take more than 30 years, one way. With our current space technology we’re talking six to eight months.
To get round the problem of having to carry huge amounts of fuel to power the long journey to Mars – the Aldrin-Cycler spacecraft would use the gravitational orbit of earth and Mars to help keep a vessel on a continual orbit between the two planets.
Earth bound astronauts would then only need a rocket to leave Earth and join the Aldrin Cycler on which they are hitching a ride. Once the Cycler gets near to Mars they would then use their rocket to jump off and make a relatively small journey down to the Red Planet.
The Cycler relies on the right alignment of planets, so it couldn’t be used on a whim. And it would still take more than 5 months to get to Mars - nuclear propulsion – which in theory uses a series of nuclear explosions to create thrust - could be much faster at around 30 days. The Florida Institute of Technology, in the United States is working with Buzz to develop his ideas.
His idea, he says, is being taken seriously but I asked him whether it felt rather old fashioned to worry about putting people on Mars when robots could do the job as well. Wasn’t this idea a but stuck in the philosophy of the Apollo missions of old.
Not old fashioned and not silly, he says. Buzz talked about how we already built 2 Mars Rovers. In the space of 5 years he says they did the work that an astronaut could have done in 1 week. Humans are still better than machines.
As Buzz’s family and assistants start looking like they need to move him to his next engagement, I asked how confident he was we would eventually land a person on Mars.
Getting there is the easy part, he says. It’s getting back that might be more difficult. With that he was rushed off to meet a party of school children at the Science Museum’s space exhibition. With that, Buzz and his leather jacket bobs off into the distance followed by a comet-like tail of fans, family and advisors.


With rapid advancements in technology, the aviation industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in the way pilot training programs are conducted. One of the most promising developments in this field is the integration of mixed reality simulators into the training curriculum. This blend of real and virtual environments provides an immersive learning experience that significantly enhances the training process.
Utilizing elements of both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), mixed reality combines the best of both worlds. It merges the real physical environment with a virtual one, thereby allowing pilots to interact with both simultaneously. Let’s delve deeper into how mixed reality simulators are revolutionizing the aviation sector.
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At the intersection of virtual reality and the real world, mixed reality provides a unique learning environment that is highly interactive and immersive. It overlays digital information onto the physical world, thereby providing trainee pilots with an unprecedented learning experience.
Mixed reality could be perceived as a scale, anchoring the real world at one end and a completely virtual reality at the other. In between lies the vast spectrum of mixed reality which fuses real and virtual environments to create new visualizations where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real-time.
The integration of mixed reality into pilot training programs has the potential to significantly improve the learning experience for trainees. This technology enables realistic simulations, allowing pilots to practice complex maneuvers and procedures in a safe and controlled environment.
With mixed reality, pilots can interact with a 3D digital cockpit, operate virtual aircraft controls, and even respond to simulated air traffic control commands. This provides a comprehensive learning experience that prepares pilots for real-world scenarios, which conventional training methods may not be able to replicate.
The introduction of mixed reality simulators in pilot training programs offers several advantages. For one, it creates a risk-free environment where pilots can practice and master flying techniques without the fear of real-world consequences.
Secondly, these simulators provide an immersive learning experience. They blend real and virtual elements seamlessly, thereby providing trainees with a realistic and interactive training environment. This enhanced immersion aids in the retention of learned skills and knowledge, making the learning process very effective.
Finally, mixed reality simulators offer the possibility of unlimited repetition. This is crucial in pilot training since it allows pilots to practice until they have mastered the required skills. With traditional methods, this kind of repetition is often not feasible due to time and cost constraints.
The usage of mixed reality in pilot training is still relatively nascent. However, its potential to transform the aviation industry is undeniable. With advancements in technology and increased adoption, the future of pilot training is set to become more efficient, effective, and safer.
Mixed reality simulators will enable more immersive and comprehensive training programs. They will allow pilots to practice scenarios that are difficult to replicate with conventional methods. Moreover, the use of this technology will help in standardizing training programs, thereby ensuring a consistent learning experience for all trainees.
The incorporation of mixed reality into pilot training programs signifies a major leap forward in aviation technology. Its ability to provide a high degree of realism in a safe, controlled environment makes it an invaluable tool for training the next generation of pilots.
As technology continues to evolve, the aviation industry must keep pace. The integration of mixed reality represents a step towards a future where training is not only more immersive and practical but also more adaptable to the changing needs of the industry. It is a testament to the relentless pursuit of innovation that drives the aviation sector.
In conclusion, mixed reality simulators are not just transforming pilot training programs – they are paving the way for a new era of aviation. The future of pilot training lies in the seamless fusion of the real and the virtual, creating an immersive learning environment that equips pilots with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate the skies safely and efficiently.
The application of mixed reality in pilot training also extends to the air force training programs. The dynamic nature of the aviation field requires that military pilots undergo specialized and rigorous training. The challenges they face in real-world scenarios are varied and complex, ranging from aerial combat to emergency evacuations. The air force, in particular, requires pilots to master high-stakes maneuvers that traditional flight simulators might not adequately prepare them for.
Mixed reality comes into play by providing a highly realistic and immersive learning environment for these pilots. It combines elements of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to create a virtual environment that closely mimics actual flight conditions. This includes simulating unpredictable weather conditions, unexpected equipment failure, and even hostile enemy attacks.
Additionally, mixed reality allows for the creation of large-scale, immersive training scenarios, such as multi-aircraft operations, which are difficult and costly to replicate in real-world conditions. With the technology’s ability to overlay digital information onto the real world, pilots can interact with a 3D holographic cockpit and respond to simulated air traffic control commands, providing a comprehensive training experience.
Furthermore, mixed reality enables the repetition of these complex scenarios until the pilots master the skills needed. This kind of repetition is usually not feasible with traditional methods due to the high risk and cost associated with such exercises. Therefore, the use of mixed reality in air force training programs enhances not only the quality of training but also the safety and efficiency of pilots.
Vertex Solutions is a leading provider of cutting-edge technology training tools, including mixed reality simulators. These state-of-the-art training devices are designed to provide a highly realistic and immersive learning environment for pilots.
The company’s mixed reality simulators use advanced 3D graphics and motion tracking to create a virtual environment that closely resembles real-world flight conditions. With these simulators, pilots can practice navigating through turbulent weather, responding to simulated air traffic control commands, and executing complex maneuvers – all in a safe and controlled setting.
Moreover, Vertex Solutions’ simulators are equipped with a unique feature that allows trainees to view their performance in real-time. This feature provides valuable feedback, enabling pilots to identify areas of improvement and refine their skills.
Ultimately, the integration of Vertex Solutions’ mixed reality simulators into pilot training programs is a game-changer. It promises to enhance the quality of training, improve safety, and reduce the time and cost associated with traditional training methods.
The integration of mixed reality technology is poised to revolutionize the aviation industry, particularly in pilot training programs. Its ability to combine elements of the real and virtual world provides an unprecedented level of immersion and interaction, enhancing the learning experience for pilots.
Mixed reality simulators, such as those offered by Vertex Solutions, are transforming aviation training by providing a safe and controlled environment for pilots to practice complex maneuvers and procedures. Moreover, these simulators allow for unlimited repetition, enabling pilots to master the necessary skills without fear of real-world consequences.
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, mixed reality technology holds the potential to make pilot training more efficient, effective, and adaptable to the changing needs of the industry. In essence, mixed reality is not just changing the way we train pilots – it is paving the way for the future of aviation training.


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A unique way to experience Sikkim from the sky – Sikkim valley view tandem paragliding flight : Take-off from the launch point between the pine forests from where you see great view of the stunning valley with meandering streams and fly above tree tops and streams crossing ridges after ridges full of greenery.
Depends on weather forecast
NOTE: We have provision for pick-up n drop facilities from the hotel (within Gangtok Town) at ₹ 150/- per person.
Paragliding is a great deal of fun, whether you are able to experience it once, or become a certified pilot and fly every weekend. Many people consider paragliding to be the purest form of human flight. All it takes is a basic paraglider and human ingenuity to get airborne although safety paragliding equipment is strongly advised. However, there are some misconceptions about what paragliding is and what it is not. Whatever the answer, the word that best describes paragliding best is experience.
Report at the office, sign the undertaking forms.
Departure to take-off in our off-road vehicle
Briefing at the site & Preparation for flight
Complete your activity under guidance and supervision of our crew.
Landing at Resithang Sports Ground
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If you are looking to find the best aircraft maintenance software for your aircrafts software system, then you have ventured on to the right article. We have taken the liberty to compile a list of the top 6 Aviation Maintenance Software that you should consider incorporating into your aviation business.
So if you are in need of a robust aviation software that can keep you up to date on analysis, weather reports, and forecasting features – then get ready to strap tight as we soar through some of the most reputable aviation maintenance software.
6 Aviation Maintenance Software
# 1 – UpKeep
Upkeep is perhaps one of the most accessible maintenance software for aviation management. UpKeep is easily accessible anywhere you are; being your desktop to your mobile phones or tablets.
Never again have to be stifled behind a desk or in an office, all day to take care of business. Upkeep does a fantastic job of giving you all the information and power to make sure your aviation management is on point.
# 2 – MX System
MX System is by far one of the most versatile aviation software on this list and all at a very affordable price we might add. The MX System provides it users maintenance component tracking, flight log administration, RFQ, warranty tracking, inventory control, sales orders, maintenance control and much more. In addition to these fantastic features, the MX System also offers a Free trial.
# 3 – RAAS
RAAS is an excellent option for smaller services that need high-quality services but not at such a broad scheme. The RAAS includes a vast array of services which could prove to be invaluable to a small business.
Services like digital part certification handling, inspection document management, wireless barcode scanning and much much more – and all this at a very reasonable price.
# 4 – Aircraft Maintenance Systems
Aircraft Maintenance Systems may very well be what you are looking for. This software system keeps you up to date on all the inventory that needs to manage. Furthermore, Aircraft Maintenance Systems handles all the needs you will need whether you are dealing with rotors or fixed wings.
# 5 – C.A.L.M. Systems, Inc. (Computerized Aircraft Log Manager)
C.A.L.M. Systems has been an excellent choice for hundreds of aviation companies for over 25 years. The software makes it very easy for your management staff to update 60 aircraft daily in just 3 minutes. Saves you a lot of time and give you less of a headache as well.
# 6 – WinAir
WinAir is probably the creme de la creme of the aviation maintenance software. Not only is this system the most cost-efficient system but it is also straightforward to use. WinAir incorporates affordable purchasing with production, cost accounting, inventory control an much more.
The WinAir software system has been regarded by many to be one of the most reliable as well as one of the most cost-effective systems for the very busy manager.
Managing an aviation business can be quite a hassle. It would prove to be invaluable to you do a bit of research about the systems we have provided above; although all of them are incredibly beneficial. In doing a bit of research about these systems, you will better be able to gauge which is the right one for your business.


Because Confidence Matters
In an increasingly complex environment, Heli Aviation Consulting brings together the expertise and support needed to partner with the aviation industry – from ground to flight operations, only the sky is the limit.
The outcome: the confidence in knowing your next move in the aviation world is centered on safety and efficiency, allowing you to make informed decisions about your operations.
With over 100 years of combined experience, our team is founded on building solutions.
Our team has extensive experience in establishing and growing businesses that feature:
Spanning from day-to-day operations to bigger picture strategic planning, Heli Aviation has the answers to even your most challenging operational questions.
As AVINET's Alliance Partner we are offering one of the most competitive IT solution to enhance, communicate, schedule and manage personnal as assets.
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Building confidence in this industry can only happen with adherence to safety. As safety experts and advocates, our team will examine your operations and provide valuable and necessary solutions for your business to run, not just safely, but efficiently as well. We offer various services including:
Heli Aviation Consulting is also able to assist you in your projects of applying for special approvals, TCCA, EASA, CASA or FAA. We are able to offer you tailor-made solutions.
Sales and fleet management
Our network of partners will ensure that your next aircraft purchase or sale is handled with confidence. We offer turnkey services from start to finish, and can coordinate directly on your behalf to ensure your decision and future fleet – whether buying new, buying used, or selling – is fulfilled
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The organization of an aviation industry operation is complex and highly standardized. Maintaining this organization requires established practices and guardrails – and experience on knowing how and where to apply measures for efficiency. Our unbiased and solution-oriented approach can offer support in the following areas:
Webmanuals offers an all-in-one document management system for the aviation industry.
Their solution enables Easier Editing, Structured Reviewing Automatic Compliance Monitoring, and Controlled Distribution of documents and manuals.
Being the world leader in document digitization, Web Manuals set the standard by providing an easy-to-use solution enabling end-to-end control, compliance, agility, and cost-efficiency.
With Web Manuals, you become part of more than 20.000 aviation professionals that now write & publish compliant manuals with ease. For further information please visit https://www.webmanuals.aero/
Directly inspired by local aviation clients and the need for an industry-approved online safety and operational application, Avinet was established in 2005 to develop Air Maestro.
The company has since expanded into other transport sectors, with operational and safety web-based applications Rail Maestro and Road Maestro. Air Maestro is Avinet’s leading product and is supported by alliance partners across the globe.
Air Maestro is a cloud-based Pilot Management Software solution that has been designed to give an operation control of core operational and safety information. The software has been developed so pilots and other crew can effectively manage business and achieve regulatory compliance. Furthermore, Air Maestro enhances both personnel and management systems through the integration of safety, operational and fatigue management modules.
For further information please visit https://www.avinet.com.au
Heli Aviation Consulting is a North American based boutique firm offering business expertise to the aviation industry globally – contact us today to discuss your operations !


Emirates Airline still offers some good fares from its European destinations to Asia. Now you can book a tricky flight from Prague to Beijing or Shanghai for €244, round trip, all taxes included. All flights have a stopover in Dubai. Flights between Dubai and Asia are with Airbus A380! Tricky means you have to add a 3rd flight what you won’t be able to fly it. Booking on Expedia.de
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Go to Expedia.de and select ‘Mehrere Flughafen’ search option and add flights as shown below:
Flight 1: Prague to Shanghai (05/11)
Flight 2: Shanghai to Prague (12/11)
Flight 3: Lombok to Denpasar (25/11)
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Featured Apprentice Story
Boeing UK Ltd
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentices - Millie Jones, Emmanuel Sam, Thomas Rowlands and Oliver Fairhall
The Boeing UK Apprenticeship Scheme places individuals with teams who provide aircraft maintenance services to government and airline customers in both the commercial and defence sectors. When the pandemic started, all Boeing UK Apprentices were offered the option to work from home however Millie, Emmanuel, Thomas and Oliver chose to remain operational, worked on multiple aircraft, and continued on their rotation programme. Relocating during COVID-19 would have been a challenge for any young person however these individuals took it in their stride and moved every six months in order to support the aircraft programmes they were working on.
In the last year or so, they have each had an integral role on the maintenance of key UK defence platforms such as the RAF’s Chinook, a multi-role helicopter fleet based at RAF Odiham, which moved supplies and people across the UK, and acted as an air ambulance to bring patients to NHS Nightingale hospitals. They were also part of the Boeing team supporting the maintenance and readiness of the C-17 fleet at RAF Brize Norton, which played a critical role in carrying out strategic aeromedical and pre-emptive repatriation, including transporting 16 pallets of PPE to frontline NHS staff and delivery of vaccines to sovereign overseas bases.
As their rotations continued, these key individuals were finally relocated to RAF Lossiemouth, the home of the UK’s P-8A Posideon fleet. They were the first Boeing cohort to be based in Scotland and witnessed the fleet grow from one to seven aircraft within 18 months, with nearly all aircraft deliveries taking place throughout the pandemic. The fleet will eventually grow to nine, with more than 200 Boeing employees expected to be based at RAF Lossiemouth focused on maintenance, training and support.
They have been endlessly praised for their commitment, resilience and hard work day-to-day as managers have shared they would not have been able to get through peak periods of work without them.
Under the Boeing UK Apprenticeship Scheme, the Aircraft Maintenance programme is uniquely underpinned by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Aircraft Engineers Licence. Since September 2018 Thomas, Millie, Emmanuel and Oliver have studied towards an EASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence, passed NVQ Level 3 in aircraft maintenance engineering and other specialist training.
During the apprenticeship they have been trained in all disciplines such as airframe, propulsion and avionics of fixed wing and rotary aircraft maintenance engineering. Main tasks which have been completed so far whilst on the programme include; performed routine scheduled aircraft maintenance, performed unscheduled defect rectification, fault find and rectification, performed aircraft modifications, used and followed Approved maintenance documentation, adhered to Health & Safety policies and procedures and worked to given time scales.
Since the pandemic started locations shifted and job roles changed to fit the emerging needs of the business and the apprentices at all times remained professional and continued to show how valuable they are. On completion of their 3-year apprenticeship scheme this year - and as newly-graduated from the apprentice scheme - they now all have permanent roles with Boeing and opportunities to travel all over the world to maintain Boeing aircraft. From the skills and training developed whilst on the apprenticeship scheme they will be qualifying as dual traded technicians in mechanical and electrical engineering.
As one of the first cohorts of Boeing UK Aircraft Maintenance Apprentices, these individuals have stood out as exemplary role models and are leading the way for future apprentice cohorts, laying a path for them to follow. They are now leveraging their early careers experience to participate in external speaking activities with Boeing, such as the Millie who will speak at the upcoming RAeS Careers in Aerospace Fair, and Oliver who was recently a panel member on Careers in Aerospace talk at the Boeing Innovation Forum in Glasgow, helping to inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders.


Abstract：The Zhongshan Station in Antarctica is situated in the cusp region, and the rich ionospheric signatures and auroral phenomena that can be observed there mean it is well suited for undertaking polar space environment observations. The Zhongshan Polar Space Environment observation system has been developed and the observational instrumentation has been enhanced since its construction in 1989. Currently, multiple instruments are employed in the system for research on aurora, the ionosphere and geomagnetism. The system operates continuously in observing the polar space environment, and the status of the system’s instrumentation can be monitored remotely. The geomagnetism and cosmic noise absorption data are transferred to China in near real-time and the databases are available to the public. The prospects for China’s Polar Space Environment observation system are outlined.
黄德宏 胡红桥 刘瑞源 杨惠根 胡泽骏 刘建军 何昉 刘勇华 韩德胜. 南极中山站极区空间环境观测系统[J]. 极地研究, 2016, 28(1): 1-10.
Huang Dehong, Hu Hongqiao, Liu Ruiyuan, Yang Huigen, Zhang Beichen, Hu Zejun, Liu Jianjun, He Fang, Liu Yonghua, Han Desheng. The polar space environment observation system at Zhongshan Station, Antarctica. ADVANCES IN POLAR SCIENCE, 2016, 28(1): 1-10.


Apollo 11 Moonwalk
Look at this famous photograph of the July 1969 moon landing. When we look at an image like this, historians ask not only what the image shows us, but also how the image was used and how various audiences reacted to it. On the one hand, the photograph itself represented a triumph of technology. Minimally speaking, U.S. technology met the challenge of preserving film against the high temperatures on the moon, temperatures at which film burns. Yet the impact of this image did not rest in its technological prowess. Rather, the image of the flag of the United States was the focus of worldwide attention. Because the photograph was distributed in print media and television, it had a global audience.
This source is a part of the Analyzing Photographs methods module.
AS11-40-5875 (20 July 1969), Apollo 11 Moonwalk, NASA Apollo 11 Image Gallery.


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• High speed
• Strip chart recording
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High speeds demanded by modern machinery for high performance demand careful attention to the design integrity of the rotor to insure reliability as well as human safety.
A manufacturer needn't risk destruction of expensive machinery to perform these tests at or above the machine's allowable operating speed. Our equipment is uniquely suited to perform such tests safely and economically. The tests are performed in test chambers, which are built to contain the fragments resulting from fracture of test pieces made from the highest strength alloys. The drives are also designed to sustain the energy of a rotor burst.
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Drone Essentials Training Event, Glen Innes
Are you interested in learning more about drones? Learn about legislation and rules around drone use; basic set up and operation of the unit, including how to ensure the drone will return safely home; and flight drills and hand on activities. You do not need your own drone to attend this event.
This one-day training event will be delivered by TAFE NSW and participants will receive a Statement of Attainment from TAFE. Limited places are available.
To register please email or text, email@example.com or 0427 325 901 by the 30th August 2019.