The Angelina County Airport is a constant presence in Burke life, especially at night. Those who live within range of its rotating beacom know that it constantly strobes everything within its range -- RED...GREEN...RED...GREEN...etc.
The airport is located just east of Highway 59 and central Burke. The airport originally had only a north-south runway, but later a longe east-west runway was added.
There are no commercial flights into the Airport, although at one time it was served by Texas International. Commercial flights for the area now use the Nacogdoches airport which lies between Lufkin and Nacogdoches.
At one time the Angelina County Airport hosted commercial flight by Trans Texas Airways, the prececessor to Texas International, which later becamse Continental. In the 1950s TTA used the Douglas DC-3, affectionatel known as the "Gooney Bird" in World War II where it served its country as the C-47.Like clockwork TTA brought the world to Burke. When residents saw the DC-3 lazily settling into the Airport, they would say "Here Comes Old Trans." The photo of a TTA DC-3 below was taken at an airshow at the Airport in 1960.
About 1954 an Air Force jet trainer operating from Bryan developed problems and souight to land at the Angelina County Airport. When the pilot radioed in, he was reportedly told the airport was closed and that the runway lights could not be turned on. The Webmaster lived within a mile of the airport at the time and remembers the roar of the jet engine as it passed the airport. The jet flew northwest of the airport and crashed in Hoshall in a field just outside the yard of a residence of a totally deaf man. The crash created a crater on the Thomas Mullins farm and sent part of the airplane all across the field and into several trees. The residents found residue of the crash for several years as they plowed their fields.
Both Lloyd Burrous of Burke and his son Billy were avid pilots. Billy was flying a small airplane from the Airport but for unknown reasons crashed into the field across the road from the south end of the runway and was killed. The Webmaster recalls visiting the crash site and seeing the twisted, burned wreckage. A number of years later his father Lloyd was killed when he crashed his World War II era Ryan PT-22 trainer on the airport grounds. He reportedly lost an engine and tried to turn back to the runway to land, a cardinal error for pilots in that type of emergency. He had taken off on the same runway in the same direction as Billy and perhaps he turned back when he remembered what had happened to his son.
During the late 1950's there were several July 4 airshows at the airport. The Webmaster recalls several military cargo planes on display and a flyover by an F-80 fighter. The Webmaster also remembers a stunt in which someone was supposedly making their first parachute jump. The "person" exited the airplane directly over the airport and fell to the ground on the far side of the runway without his chute's ever opening. People were horrified until the emcee announced that the victim was a dummy.
In 1975 the Webmaster learned to fly in the Dallas area. On a visit to East Texas, he rented a Cessna 150 at the Nacogdoches airport and flew it over his parents' home at Burke and landed at the Angelina County Airport.
Ed Williams, the father of Eunice Faye (Mrs. JIm) Spears, used to cut and bale hay on the airport grounds. He would hire young neighhood boys to ride the baler and report on any broken bales or other problems. Donald Burrous was working for Ed one summer, and Don invited the Webmaster to participate without asking Ed. The naive Webmaster rode the baler all day, expecting to get paid something. Naturally Ed, thinking the Webmaster had ridden the baler only for fun, paid only Don. The Webmaster learned a good lesson about the necessity of reaching agreement on a job before expecting to be paid.
Although it is not related to the Airport pe se, the Webmaster while living near the airport in the mid 1950s remembers seeing B-36 bombers, probably from the Strategic Air Command, flying overhead at a very high altitude. The engines of the giant propeller-driven bomber were synchronized, which means that they made a slow undulating roar as the sound of one engine beat against the sound of another.


We are well-informed about ISRO’s triumph with Chandrayaan-3. However, ISRO’s software engineers achieved a remarkable feat within the same endeavor. The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover accomplished their tasks in three months despite having approximately 100 kilograms of fuel left.
Instead of discarding the fuel, they repurposed it for the “Propulsion Module” of the rover, enabling it to ascend from the lunar surface and return to Earth’s orbit. They also gathered valuable data on the fuel’s physical condition, known as SHAPE, and its surroundings near Earth. This endeavor saves ISRO from the complexities of deploying a new rover on Earth’s trajectory and paves the way for future missions. This achievement is undeniably impressive, I must say.
This initiative was not initially a part of the Chandrayaan-3 project. With the surplus fuel at their disposal, they decided to undertake this project within days, even developing new software code tailored for this purpose. Such an achievement is genuinely remarkable, and their outstanding accomplishment rightly merits the highest accolades from the Indian government.
This exemplifies the innovation and ingenuity of Indian engineers in software development, deserving recognition both within India and on the global stage. Such an accomplishment underscores India’s proficiency in technological innovation, as acknowledged by the esteemed British newspaper, “The Register.” This incident serves as a potent reminder that not all unexpected occurrences are inherently negative; with agility and an open mind, founders and entrepreneurs can leverage the unforeseen to their advantage, paving the way for unprecedented success.


William, my grandson, is really interested in the planets. He knows them all, including the asteroid belt and the fact that Pluto is a dwarf planet. He has an app that arranged all the planets and their characteristics into a catchy tune. We spent much time looking at each planet’s core on another app.
Below is Will’s concept of space. Note the protostars and planets among the chaos.


Paul Perry, Director
Paul Perry is the Director of the Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI). He has been involved in aviation for over 30 years. His love of flying took him from a private pilot’s license to a career promoting aviation across the state of Tennessee. Paul has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace with a concentration in Aviation Administration from Middle Tennessee State University. He spent twenty years with the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division as a Planner and Safety Airport/Heliport Inspector.
He was also part of the crew that transitioned the Transportation Security Administration into Nashville International Airport. He and his wife have been small business owners over the same amount of time while raising three children.
Paul brought his years of experience to Shelbyville in November of 2017. Since then, the airport has increased in based aircraft and operations with several airfield improvements. The goal is to make the airport an even stronger utility for citizens of Shelbyville, Bedford County and surrounding area.
“A Mile of Road will Take You a Mile, But a Mile of Runway will Take You Anywhere.”


To create a centre for recreational flying training.
Based around good airmanship & safety habits. To give fellow aviators and students the confidence to enjoy their flying experience, whilst creating a Safety First environment.
Also holds a Commercial Pilot's Licence with 10,000+ flying hours, encompassing instrument, agricultural, firebombing, gliding and recreational flying. Guy commenced training for his instructor rating in late 2006, completing his Senior Instructor Rating in June 2007 and CFI in 2008.


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Come along and bring a friend and join the Friends of Kings Park under the stars at Moonlight Cinema and watch our fundraising movie Hidden Figures on Sunday, 19 March.
The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. Three brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history, the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. A stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence turned around the Space Race and galvanised the world.
Pack a picnic and relax at Synergy Parkland. Gates open at 6:00 pm, the movie starts at 7:00 pm.


I read today about an American Airlines flight that was diverted because of a stowaway squirrel.
Read what the spokesman had to say:
"You do not want a varmint up in the wiring areas and what-have-you on an airplane. You don't want anything up there," said John Hotard, spokesman for the Ft. Worth, Texas-based airline. He said pilots feared the animal would chewed through wiring or cause other problems.
"So, as a precaution, we diverted," Hotard said.Firstly he used the word "varmint" - really is that the technical term? I dunno about that one.
But Mr. Hotard goes on to refer to all the wiring and all the equipment and operating components above the cockpit as "what-have-you".
I know that I am not an aeronautical genius but I would like to think that there is a more technical term for airline electronics than "what-have-you".
And secondly, if pilots hear a weird rustling sound in the cockpit and you are flying from Tokyo to Dallas over the Pacific, then DIVERT DIVERT DIVERT!
Because when the NTSB is sieving through the smithereens of a smashed up plane, they are not going to be looking for a squirrel.
And if you think that picture is funny, check 'em ALL out at the Sugar Bush Squirrel website.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev dismissed two senior space industry officials and reprimanded the head of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, Anatoly Perminov on Wednesday over the recent loss of three Glonass satellites. The satellites were lost on December 5 when a Proton-M carrier rocket veered off course and crashed in the Pacific Ocean. The rocket was equipped with a DM-3 booster, desi www.gpsdaily.com
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Mounted on a 747, the space shuttle Discovery made its last trip over the Washington region on Tuesday morning on its way to its final destination at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
Hundreds of office workers and others flooded the streets and waited along the waterfront in , and elsewhere to catch a glimpse of the aircraft, which appeared around 10 a.m.
Several Patch readers sent in photos and videos of the shuttle making its way across the morning sky.
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In March 2011, reader David Woodruff of Discovery flashing over the night sky in Del Ray on its final mission.
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Film Club Update
On 4 November, in the 50th anniversary year, we will be screening the epic story of the first manned mission to the moon. Ryan Gosling stars as Neil Armstrong in First Man - the riveting account of the historic Apollo 11 space flight.
The Favourite is our film on December 9. This major award winning film about Queen Anne and her court stars Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz and Emma Stone.
Further information about these films can be found by clicking here.


Exploring the Stars: Embarking on Space-Themed Servers for Minecraft PC
15th July 2022
Minecraft, the beloved sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios, continues to captivate players with its endless possibilities for creativity and adventure. While the game's default world is grounded in the familiar landscapes of Earth, players have found ways to venture beyond our planet's boundaries by creating space-themed servers. These servers offer a unique and immersive experience, allowing players to explore distant galaxies, build futuristic cities, and even travel in epic starships. In this article, we will embark on a cosmic journey and explore the best space-themed servers available for Minecraft on PC.
Galacticraft is a popular modded Minecraft server that focuses on space exploration and interplanetary travel. With Galacticraft, players can build their own rockets, explore celestial bodies such as the Moon and Mars, and encounter new challenges and mysteries in the vastness of space. Galacticraft servers provide a rich and immersive space-themed experience, complete with custom worlds, space stations, and unique encounters. Join a Galacticraft server to embark on cosmic adventures, establish colonies, and unleash your creativity in the depths of the universe.
StarLegacy is a space-themed Minecraft server that blends survival gameplay with elements of role-playing and space colonization. Players start on a spaceship that crash-lands on an unknown planet. From there, they must gather resources, build colonies, and construct impressive space structures. StarLegacy offers an immersive and engaging gameplay experience, featuring a dynamic economy, quests, and unique space technologies. Join StarLegacy to forge your own interstellar destiny, trade with other players, and participate in a thriving space-themed universe.
StellarisMC is a sci-fi Minecraft server that brings together the grandeur of space exploration and the marvels of futuristic cities. This server features custom-built space stations, bustling cityscapes, and intricate starship designs. Players can join factions, engage in galactic wars, and participate in a player-driven economy. StellarisMC offers a captivating role-playing experience, with various careers to choose from and unique abilities to unlock. Join StellarisMC to immerse yourself in a vibrant space-themed universe, interact with other players, and shape the destiny of your faction.
AstroPvP is a space-themed PvP (Player versus Player) server that offers fast-paced combat in a futuristic setting. Players can engage in thrilling battles using custom weapons, armor, and abilities. AstroPvP features custom-designed space maps, arenas, and game modes. This server provides an adrenaline-pumping PvP experience, where players can form teams, compete in tournaments, and earn rewards. Join AstroPvP to test your combat skills, dominate the leaderboard, and establish yourself as a renowned space warrior.
Cosmic Prisons is a unique Minecraft server that combines space exploration with the prison gameplay concept. Players find themselves trapped on space prisons and must mine resources, complete quests, and work their way towards freedom. Cosmic Prisons offers a captivating progression system, intricate prison designs, and intense player-versus-player battles. Join Cosmic Prisons to experience the thrill of escaping space prisons, engage in challenging gameplay, and uncover the mysteries of the cosmos.
When joining space-themed Minecraft servers, it's important to immerse yourself in the unique gameplay experiences they offer. Follow any server-specific rules, engage with the community, and embrace the spirit of space exploration and adventure. Each server provides its own take on the space theme, offering a variety of gameplay modes and features to satisfy your cosmic cravings. So, don your spacesuit, prepare your rocket, and set course for the stars in the extraordinary universe of space-themed Minecraft servers. Happy exploring, and may you discover new wonders and create unforgettable memories among the stars!


Belau Airport Security Company (BASCO) was created ten years ago to strengthen Republic of Palau’s Aviation security and ensure the safety and security of movement for people and commerce. Today, BASCO secures Palau International Airport and screens all commercial airline passengers and baggage. BASCO uses modern aviation security strategies that meets ICAO and TSA standards and works closely with Palau’s Bureau of Aviation and the Palau National Aviation Administration to set the standard for excellence in Aviation security.
Belau Transfer and Terminal Company takes pride of its industry reputation as a provider of superior ground support services. Our professional, loyal, and cost effective approach will guarantee that your assets are handled with utmost care.
Our team is supported by classroom, electronic, and practical instruction to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide the best service to our customers and airline partners. We invest in finding the right person for the right job and ensure the values of loyalty, fairness, honesty, professionalism, and respect to our airline partners, clients, and customers.


Our Aviation parts department offers:
- Factory new product direct from the OEM.
- New surplus product from ex airlines packages through to overhauled and repaired.
- Overhauled and repaired as well as “management repair program”.
- Parts Manufacturer Approval PMA: FAA approval of the manufacturing quality assurance system (known as production approval).
Quality: Quality is important to our customers and we guarantee the highest standard to all of our customers, all procedures are in compliance with the TAC-2000 Quality Assurance Standard and FAA Advisory Circular 00-56A


On Friday, a private jet crashed at Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.
According to Channels TV, the jet crashed at 11 a.m. with approximately ten people on board.
The jet, registered N580KR, veered off the runway and into the surrounding woods.
Firefighters and rescue personnel from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) were quickly dispatched to the incident. However, no deaths or casualties were documented.
“It was a private plane from Abuja. It landed safely but overshot the runway. There was no casualty,” a spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Carol Adekotujo, told the television station.


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Blue Angels Flying Over San Francisco in 1950
It's that time of the year again for San Francisco Fleet Week and they Blue Angels will be returning to fly over San Francisco this weekend. The SFGate.com just published a fascinating story with photos of the Blue Angels flying over San Francisco back in 1950!!!
In the photo below we see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying over San Francisco, with Golden Gate Park on the left, and the Presidio on the right.
The photo below shows the Blue Angels flying over Golden Gate Park in San Francisco during Fleet Week, back in 1950! The more things change, the more they stay the same!!!


Descargar EBOOK Airframe test guide 2016: book and tutorial software bundle: the fast-track to study for and pass the aviation maintenance technician knowledge exam autor VV.AA. gratis online
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Trade Paperback + Software Download version: Trade paperback book comes with code to download Prepware software from ASA's website. Part of a series designed to prepare applicants who are seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications for the full range of material, this guide offers current test questions, answers, detailed explanations, illustrations, and oral and practical study outlines to the FAA's Airframe Knowledge Exam. The series is designed in a "fast-track" format for increased comprehension and retention of the studied materials. This guide also lists and identifies all the FAA Learning Statement Codes (LSC) that the FAA uses on their Knowledge Test Reports, which are useful for test takers to find out what their weak areas are if they missed any questions on their FAA exams. This volume of the series deals with both parts of the "Airframe" section of the FAA Knowledge Requirements for Aviation Maintenance Technicians.
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The Associated Press, July 21, 2008
Morales had used the Super Puma helicopter on Saturday and was scheduled to fly in it again on Monday, Defense Minister Walker San Miguel told reporters. He said those killed were "people linked to presidential transport."
The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, San Miguel added.
Morales visited a part of
Morales uses two Super Puma helicopters lent by the government of leftist ally
The helicopter took off around 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on Sunday from
It was not located until dawn on Monday, when a farmer reported the crash in the
San Miguel said officials went to the crash site to investigate and recover the bodies of the crew.


Astronomy in Action
Astronomy in Action is an organization that brings the wonders of the universe to as many people as possible. The organization hosts many events and programs, utilizing their inflatable planetarium to make learning about space convenient and fun.
The logo is simple, clean, modern and fun. It is inspired by the badges that are seen on spacesuits and it functions as an emblem that a future astronaut can take pride in wearing. The imagery of a planet and a rocket ship was utilized because they instantly convey the idea of space and have broad appeal to astronomers of all ages.


- DAYS GONE BY 'THE AIRCRAFT OF THE BONEYARD AND THE PILOTS WHO FLEW THEM
This is a representative panel from a documentary and portrait project I did in Tucson, Arizona. Look for future posts about the project, the planes, the boneyard, the pilots and crew who flew and maintained these magnificent machines. I was honored to provide a small sample of the images to the USAF for their traveling exhibition celebrating their 60th Anniversary. I am in the process of putting the book together to accompany the project for future exhibition. Thank you everyone who made this project come alive with the stories and faces of the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. The project encompasses the Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines.


One of the last World World II hangars at the former Edmonton Municipal Airport.
Why it matters:
Built in 1942, Hangar 11 is one of only two remaining Second World War-era hangars built through partnership with the US Air Force at the former Blatchford Field (later Municipal Airport) near downtown Edmonton. It is part of the Northwest Staging Route, which was a series of airports developed to assist the Lend-Lease program during World War II. The Edmonton airfield helped move thousands of American bombers, fighters and transport planes though Edmonton to Alaska and finally to Russia, in what become a crucial program in the Allied war effort. Apart from Hangar 14 (a Provincial and Municipal Historic Resource and now home to the Alberta Aviation Museum), Hangar 11 is the only remaining aircraft building on the former airfield, one of the most significant cultural landscapes in the Edmonton area. Hangar 11 is listed on the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources, but is not protected by formal designation.
Why it’s endangered:
Edmonton City Council has approved the redevelopment of the overall Blatchford Field site to accommodate 30,000 people and create a model “sustainable” community. The City Centre Airport was formally closed in 2014 and the adjoining hangars expropriated, paving the way for the redevelopment. The objective is to redevelop the site, and according to current planning documents, the retention of Hangar 11 is not being contemplated. Hangar 8, another 1942 hangar immediately next to Hangar 11, was torn down in 2016. A similar fate awaits Hangar 11. The Edmonton Historic Board and the Edmonton Heritage Council have expressed their concerns.
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And don’t forget there are a whole series of talks, opportunities to speak to some real life archaeologists and a flying demonstration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), all on this Saturday afternoon (21st July).
This year, as part of the Festival of British Archaeology, I am very lucky to be managing a dream geomatics project which has a load of associated special events for the Festival. As a frustrated pilot and a well known geek, I love my gadgets, particularly those which fly. Well, this year, all my Christmas’s have come at once. Continue reading


Blackpool Airshow is an iconic event in the yearly calendar – it’s a fabulous fun day for all of the family!
There’s been an airshow in Blackpool for more than 100 years. Did you know it’s one of the longest running ones in the world? The first major airshow was held at Blackpool Airport way back in 1909. 2000 people marvelled as the most primitive planes performed their routine.


I am a member of the Radio Society of Great Britain and also a member of Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society.
I take part in various club activities including weekend operating sessions, training, special events and training new members to pass the relevant exams to obtain a licence.
Kettering and District Amateur Radio Society have a shack and meeting room on the site of a secret wartime airfield near the village of Harrington. The club can be heard on air with several callsigns and on most bands. The callsigns used are G5KN, GX5KN, G7KRS as well as the permanent special callsign of GB2HAM standing for Harrington Aviation Museum. There is a museum in the original operations building which houses many exhibits relating to the wartime use of the airfield. For more information on the club go to KDARS and for more information on the airfield and museum then visit Harrington Aviation Museum


From Ngaire’s journal, 15th October, 1953
This afternoon the prizes were presented at Harewood to the winners of the Air Race, after which some aeroplanes from Wigram flew in formation over the grounds. On their way home, two of the planes collided and crashed, killing seven young men, one of whom, Bill Ziesler*, was a member of Durham St Church. He leaves a widow and three little boys, all under six years of age.”
*Flight Lieutenant Erling William Ziesler. Also killed were Squadron Leader Sholto Duncan, Flight Lieutenant Edwin Ebbett, AC1 Brian Keogh, AC1 Eric Melrose, AC1 William Sharman and AC2 Russell Woodcock.


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One of the most significant anniversaries in human history has just passed, with little notice.
Christmas, 1968 – 40 years ago – Apollo 8 was the first manned space vehicle to completely escape the pull of earth’s gravity, travel to and around the moon and return. This picture – one of the most famous in the world – is called “Earth Rise” – and captures the view as the Apollo spacecraft came out from behind the moon and back into the view of our home planet.
If you’ve seen the Al Gore slide show or his film, ‘Inconvenient Truth’ you will recall that he begins his presentation with this and one other picture of earth from space. His point – and it’s a very valid one – is that this event, one of the most unique in human history, represented a particular opportunity for us. For the first time we could see our world from the outside. We could see how beautiful it is. We could see how fragile it is. We began to realize how really small it is compared to the vast, vast universe we were just beginning to discover.


The goal of a master plan is to provide the framework needed to guide future development and construction. A master plan sets forth a series of prioritized projects that will allow the airport to keep pace with the aviation growth and demand for expanded passenger and airline facilities, while also considering potential environmental, financial, workforce development, and socioeconomic impacts of these improvements. A master plan also provides MSY with the tools to react to uncertainties by examining key trends in the aviation industry, such as evolving airline business models, improvements in technology, and regional economics that could impact future airport activity.
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Many Extraterrestrial Lightship Sightings Globally!
Reposts From AscensionEarth2012 & YouTube
Extraterrestrial Spacecraft over California 5/12
Ashtar Command Lightship 4/15/12
ET Spacecraft Filmed in the Twilight 4/12
ET Spacecraft Caught While Filming 1980’s Movie?
Lightships of the Ashtar Command Make Another Shining Appearance 5/1/12
Triangle Craft Flying Over Tennessee 4/29/12
We are not alone!


Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation
Photos by Mike McDaniel
From the wikipedia page:
The Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation is in Burbank, California. The shrine is a 75-foot-tall structure of marble, mosaic and sculpted figures, and is the burial site for 13 pioneers of aviation. It was built in 1924 as the entrance to Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. It was dedicated in 1953 by aviation enthusiasts who wanted a final resting place for pilots, mechanics and other pioneers of flight.
Dedicated to the honored dead of American aviation on the 50th anniversary of powered flight, December 17, 1953, by Lieutenant General Ira C. Eaker USAF (retired). Beneath the memorial tablets in this sacred portal rest the cremated remains of famous flyers who contributed so much to the history and development of aviation. The bronze plaques upon the marble walls memorialize beloved Americans who devoted their lives to the advancement of the air age. Administered under The auspices of the Brookins-Lahm-Wright Aeronautical Foundation, this shrine stands as a lasting tribute. Trustees, Valhalla Memorial Park.
On May 27, 1996, it was rededicated by Dr. Tom Crouch, Chairman of the Aeronautics Department at the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
A small aviation museum can be found within the portal. Open on the first Sunday of the month, 1 to 3 PM.
The address is Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, 10621 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606
The portal was hit by a plane in 1969; here is a link about that.


A StoryCorps Video About How Astronaut Ronald McNair Integrated His Hometown Library
Ronald McNair grew up to become an expert in laser research, a physicist and later, to join NASA as an astronaut. Unfortunately, Dr. McNair was killed in his second mission, the 1986 Challenger space shuttle explosion that claimed the lives of six other astronauts. The Challenger mission included Christa McAuliffe, who was the first schoolteacher in space, as well as Col. Ellison Onizuka, the first Asian American to reach space.
Learn more about Ron McNair at the site Physicists of the African Diaspora, run by Dr. Scott Williams, professor of mathematics at the State University of New York at Buffalo. McNair was only 35 years old when he died, but he had inspired many and had achieved so much, not even letting a serious car accident deter him from his goal of becoming an astronaut. He was also an accomplished karate expert and a talented saxophonist who collaborated with Jean Michel Jarre on a “music from space” project for that fateful flight. Moon craters, schools, streets, community centers and other institutions and places are named in his honor. His lasting legacy?
Surviving McNair was his wife, Cheryl (Moore) McNair, a son Reginald and daughter Joy Cheray. Cheryl McNair, Ronald’s widow, was the first survivor to file a lawsuit against Morton Thiokol, manufacturer of the defective O-rings. She accused the company of deliberately failing to warn the astronauts about the defects. She reportedly received a settlement in excess of $1 million. Along with other surviving family members of Challenger victims, she founded the Challenger Center for Space Science Education in memory of the entire mission crew.
Ron McNair was a pathbreaker when he reached adulthood, but he showed who he was when he was a little boy of nine in his then-segregated hometown of Lake City, South Carolina. And all he wanted to do was read. His younger brother, Carl McNair, Jr., told this story about his famous brother. Enjoy.
- Eyes on the Stars – the story of astronaut Ronald McNair (storycorps.org)
- A sweet animated tale of Challenger astronaut Ronald McNair’s early experience standing up to racism (io9.com)
- Must-See: Remembering Challenger Mission Specialist Ronald McNair (essence.com)
- Remembering Challenger Astronaut Ronald McNair (blogs.scientificamerican.com)
- Remembering Ron McNair and the Challenger Crew (universetoday.com)


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APM Volume 3 covers the theoretical knowledge required to pass the PPL (A) and (H) Navigation examination.
Air Pilots Manual Volume 4 - The Aeroplane Technical
APM Volume 4 covers the theoretical knowledge required to pass the PPL (A) Principles of Flight, Aircraft General and Flight Planning & Performance examinations.
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APM Volume 7 contains all the theoretical knowledge you need to pass the PPL (A) Communications written and practical examinations. The ebook covers:
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A Guide to the EASA CPL (A) Flight Test
This book gives a detailed description of the European Commercial Pilots Licence flight test. From meeting the examiner through to the post flight debrief, it describes what the examiner expects to see and how to demonstrate each manoeuvre to gain a full pass. It also gives advice on how to choose a flight school, pre-course preparation and tips to improve your performance. It is an invaluable training aid to anyone who is undertaking the EASA CPL or to any private pilot who wants to improve their airmanship and flying skill.
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The Pooleys Robinson R44 guide tells you everything you need to know about the R44 including its construction, systems, limitations, performance and operating procedures. The guide is illustrated with numerous diagrams, tables and colour photographs.
Glider Pilot's Manual
Ken Stewart will give you all the information required to safely progress from the day you arrive at a gliding club to a reasonable stage of soaring proficiency, providing you a sound base from which to develop within the sport.


3B9, RODRIGUEZ ISLAND. Olof, G0CKV, will once again be active as 3B9HA from Rodriguez Island (AF-017) between November 24th and December 12th. Activity will be holiday style focusing on the low bands and CW. He also plans to be in the CQWW DX CW Contest (November 26-27th) as a Single-Op/ All-Band entry. QSL via M0OXO or LoTW.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched several satellites carrying Amateur Radio payloads.
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How you get jobs in this game is simple, but also complicated. The world generates jobs from each airport with various cargo, passenger, and job type requirements. Some are time limited and will require you to fly at a small time window some time in the future. There are events where things from three to five different airports all have to make it to one location on time. Others are fragile and will be damaged if your flight is too rough.
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Colin McRae dead in helicopter crash September 16, 2007Posted by Al in : motoring,people , trackback
It looks as though Colin McRae has just been killed in a helicopter crash near his home in Lanarkshire. Colin was piloting the helicopter when it crashed, and had 3 passengers on board – 2 of them children. If this is true then it’s devastating news for his wife and daughter, plus the family of his friend and friend’s son who were also on board. It’s likely we’ll never know the details of this crash, but I’m sorry to hear this as I’ve met Colin once, and he was a nice guy.


Interested in Becoming a Cadet in Civil Air Patrol?
"I am pushing myself to be a better person"
I made my first solo flight at a CAP encampment." -Astronaut Eric Boe
Are You Interested in the CAP Cadet Program?
Would you like to honor and serve America? Do you want to prepare for your future while making new friends? Then rise to the challenge of cadet membership in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol.
Cadets fly, learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape and push themselves to new limits. If your dreaming about a career in aviation, space or the military, CAP's Cadet Program is for you.
To become a cadet, you must be at least 12 years old and not yet 19 years old. Cadets at the Wylie Apte Cadet Squadron meet every Monday evening from 1830-2100 hrs (6:30-9:00pm) at the Ossipee Town Hall on Main Street, Center Ossipee, and have the option of taking part in any of our regular weekend activities, cadet orientation flights, first aid and CPR training and much more. On top of that, our cadets also have opportunities to attend leadership encampments, career academies and other activities during the summer.
Squadron News & Current Events
The 2014 NH/VT Wings Summer Encampment took place from 13 July to 20 July at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Two cadets from the Wylie Apte Cadet Squadron, C/Amn Pressley and C/Amn Robinson, attended and graduated from the basic encampment. Two other cadets completed encampment as cadet staff. C/CMSgt Smarzynski was assigned to Administration and was chosen to be the senior rifle-bearer for the encampment color guard. C/SMSgt Jonathan Martin was assigned as the Foxtrot Flight Sergeant. Foxtrot Flight earned honor flight during the encampment. Outstanding job! Click Here to go directly to the encampment website. There you can see pictures from the encampment (under the heading "Daily Updates") as well as the 2014 encampment video. Congratulations to all four Wylie Apte Cadet Squadron cadets for a job well done!
2014 Summer NCO Academy
This year was the first year that NH Wing supplemented its annual NH/VT Wing Summer Encampment with a Non-commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA). There is usually only one NCOA per year that is held during the Winter at Fort Devens in Massachusetts. This year was the first annual NH/VT Wing Encampment/NCOA and was a huge success, graduating 19 cadets, including our own C/SrA Huckman. At the Academy, cadets learned how to be good leaders in classes such as conflict resolution, different leadership styles, time management, and many more. There were also leadership reaction courses (LRCs), so the cadets could put their new learned skills into practice. For pictures and descriptions of the daily activities, please click here to be brought to the encampment/NCOA website. Congratulations to C/SrA Huckman, who was also awarded "Honor Cadet" on the very first day! Just last year, he was named "Honor Cadet" for his flight during the 2013 NH/VT Wing Summer Encampment. Keep up the good work!
Four cadets and one senior member from the Wylie Apte Cadet Squadron helped out at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center's Aerospacefest on 14 June 2014. Cadets J. Chick, Smarzynski, Holt, and Kelley and Senior Member Capt. Holt were those able to attend. There were many educational displays and activities going on during the event, including an airport photograph display, science displays, weather balloon launching, and paper rocket making and launching. Also, NASA Astronaut Lee Morin attended and spoke. The cadets helped out with the rocket making, and made sure everyone stayed safe at the event. They were also able to meet Astronaut Morin, and have their picture taken with him. This was a great opportunity to learn about aerospace and the cadets had a lot of fun helping out.
Who we are and our mission
The Wylie Apte Cadet Squadron is a squadron of Civil Air Patrol, a non-profit organization and the official auxiliary of the United states Air Force. We, along with other squadrons throughout the state of New Hampshire and the nation, are committed to the three core missions of Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services. For more information about these missions, please visit Civil Air Patrol's national site at www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
When and where we meet...
The Wylie Apte Cadet Squadron meets at the Ossipee Town Hall in Center Ossipee every Monday evening from 1830 to 2100. The address for the Ossipee Town Hall is 55 Main Street, Center Ossipee, NH 03814.


According to TMZ, a plane that left from a small airport in Teterboro N.J. was intended to land in London but two of the tires blew out during it’s take off and had to make an emergency landing. The plane made the emergency landing in Orange Co. N.Y. However, aboard the plane there were 16 people including mega superstar rapper/entertainer POST MALONE. No injuries have been reported as of yet.
The incident is currently still going on you can get live feed from TMZ.com


Leviathans of the Sky: Photographs of Dirigibles from the National Gallery of Canada
21 Sep 2012 - 20 May 2013
In 2010 the National Gallery of Canada received a donation of over 1,500 photographs documenting aspects of aviation history from the early 20th century through to the 1970s. Consisting primarily of photographs created for or used by various press agencies, the collection chronicles the human fascination with flight through the evolution of aviation technology. It features an assortment of flying machines that includes dirigibles, various types of airplanes, ornithopters, gyrocopters, helicopters, jets, jetpacks and hovercraft as well as images of some of aviation’s pioneers including aviators, inventors, engineers and entrepreneurs.
Unknown. Astra Torres No. 1 Above Crowd, Issy-les-Moulineaux, c. 1911-1912. Gelatin silver print. Gift of an anonymous donor, 2010. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Photo © NGC.


On Thursday 16th May, Year 5 and 6 children visited Spaceport Cornwall as part of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths opportunity. The specialist tour involved learning about the work carried out there – such as launching satellites into space, as well as investigating future careers in the space industry.
The children were amazed to learn about the care needed to ensure no contaminates touched the satellites; the long planning process and the sheer size of the rockets needed to launch. They were full of curious questions and there was a real buzz of excitement throughout the trip. The lady leading the tour commented on the pupils behaviour and levels of interest – great to hear! As part of the Enthuse Partnership we will be continuing and strengthening this link.
One of our many extra-curricular clubs has been inspired by the Spaceport Cornwall project. The Year 5 and 6 STEM club have been designing and building their own model satellites using inspiring materials and ideas shared to school from the Enthuse Partnership.


McMurdo Sound and Erebus Aurora from Pegasus Crash Site
ON OCTOBER 8, 1970, THE pilots of the Pegasus, a C-121 Lockheed Constellation plane, knew they had a problem. A fierce storm was ravaging the air above Antarctica. But they were forced to fly onward, a lack of fuel making it impossible for them to boomerang back to New Zealand.
A slurry of snow and ice whipped through the air, erasing any and all visibility. The wind caused the aircraft to thrash around and beat the plane so hard it ripped off pieces of its exterior. Soon, the Pegasus was dropping toward the frozen desert below. It crashed atop the ground and skid along the ice before finally drawing to a halt.
Miraculously, the 80 people aboard the plane survived the crash with no major injuries. They were all rescued and able to carry on with their Antarctic research largely unharmed, though likely a bit rattled.
Now, anyone who happens to find themselves near the McMurdo Station can try to take a trip to the crash site. The Pegasus is still there, resting beneath a blanket of snow. Most of the plane is usually covered by layers of ice and snow, though people do like to unbury it to take photographs or carve their names onto its exterior.
Here, during the Winter of 2022 Stu Shaw (Science Tech) and Kyle McQuilkan (Scott Base Station Leader) took an evening trip out to Pegasus in the Winter darkness to capture an Aurora to the North overlooking Mt Erebus, McMurdo Station and Scott Base...
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My love of space and space travel came about as a result of growing up in the 60s and 70s and watching the various space and moon missions. So long as I live (or have my memory) I will never forget sitting with my Mum and Dad watching the July 1969 moon landing with Neil Armstrong becoming the first person to set foot on the moon. Nor will I forget the Apollo 13 mission in 1970 or the terrible fate of Challenger in 1986. And of course there were many more missions – some successful and, very sadly, some not. But the thought of going to space has always excited me.
In the past, I’ve mentioned this dream to go into space to a few people and have nearly always been surprised by the reaction. Most seem to think of it as quite a strange thing to want to do and they talk about why they couldn’t do it (fear factor mainly). I’m not sure I’ve ever managed to get them to see why I want to do it. Of course, unless someone’s job is as an astronaut and their job description says "fly into space", then it is quite difficult to actually do. The space tourists had the money to do it. It was James Doohan’s ‘last wish’. And, while Stephen Hawking hasn’t been there yet, he has tested his physical capability and is surely now on his way. So, all of this leads me to conclude that while it might not be easy to fulfil my dream, there is no reason to dismiss it.
So what does all of this have to do with PLAN A. Well, I think for a while I’ve been denying myself the right to dream and go for things that seem out of reach. But I’ve realised that if I don’t have dreams and don’t stretch myself then I am likely to limit myself to only those things that I know I can achieve and attain. But no more. So, on my PLAN A will be a list of ‘Things I want to do’ which will include – Astronaut.


Robert Snare OM: 1943 – 1952
Distinguished OM, Squadron Leader Robert Snare, visited the school with his wife on December 18th prior to attending the Carol Service that evening in All Saints. Robert is a graduate of the RAF College, Cranwell and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He retired in 1996 after a distinguished career in aviation from the post of Managing Director of Aviation Training Worldwide – a company which provides qualified flight crew and training captains for many leading airlines.
The Deputy Headmaster, Paul Smith and the Chairman of the Society, Richard Ratcliffe entertained Robert to tea in the Headmaster’s study and provided a tour of the School. We seized the photo opportunity to “snap” him beside the Honours Board bearing his name – the Boards are currently down for the refurbishment of part of the school corridor.
Robert’s website is quite entertaining – especially the story of how he crash landed a training aircraft whilst at Cranwell, without either killing himself or the residents of Boston in Lincolnshire! (www.robertsnare.com)
Richard Ratcliffe: January 2014.


This week's Picture News is all about Nasa's mission to Mars. It has been incredible to watch and keep up to date with what they have found so far.
Things to talk about at home…
Do you think it is important that we learn about other planets? What kind of things do you think we might learn from them? The Perseverance Rover has 23 cameras, do you think it needs that amount? What do you
think they are for? Do you think that there is life on Mars? If so, what would this have looked like?
Why not search the internet to research the mission to Mars. What can you find out about this amazing mission?


|Reporting facts he researched about the Sun.|
|Telling facts she researched about Venus.|
|Being careful not to knock into Asteroids!|
|Telling Captain Cosmic facts about Uranus.|
|Tilting on our sides like Uranus.|
|Holding on to our hair because there are high winds and storms on Neptune.|
We went to a Distance Learning about space presented by the Challenger Learning Center in Brownsburg, Indiana. Each child researched facts about a planet, asteroids or comets. Then we reported what we learned to Captain Cosmic. She taught us more information about the planets and presented it in a fun way. What an interesting way to learn about Space!


Colonel Carl Brown was born in Ohio, November 14, 1951 and has three younger brothers. The family moved to Fairborn, Ohio and there his interest in aviation was nurtured by the proximity of Wright-Patterson AFB. Col. Brown spent most Saturdays at the Air Force Museum, and took advantage of every opportunity to search the non-public archives and files of unclassified aircraft records. He participated in JR AFROTC during his last two years of high school, where he was introduced to military discipline and training. After graduating high school in 1970, he enlisted in the US Army in hopes of going to flight school. Instead he was trained as a field corpsman and surgical technician. Col. Brown served one tour in South Viet Nam and four years in Germany. The remaining position of the nine years he served active duty was in various stateside assignments. He is married with seven children, three are step-children.
Col. Brown learned to fly, after returning from South East Asia in 1973, at Clarksville, Tennesee. He acquired his commercial, ATP, and instructor rating after coming to Alaska in 1978. He currently holds a commercial certificate in SES, and an ATP in SEL/MEL aircraft. Between 1983 and 1987, Col. Brown was part owner-operator of a combination flight school and Part 135 Air Taxi. Since then, he has flown for three air taxi/commuter companies throughout Alaska.
In 1991, Col. Brown joined the Civil Air Patrol and became a member of the Arcturus Composite Squadron at Elmendorf AFB. While there, he served as the squadron Standardization/Evaluation Officer. From 1999-2002, he served as Deputy Commander for Seniors and then as the Squadron Commander. In 2002, he was appointed as the Alaska Wing Chief of Staff under the leadership of Col Robert Brouillette. In 2004, Col. Brown was appointed as Vice-Commander and 2005 as Commander.


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We are committed to quality, operate a registered quality system to ISO 9001 and AS 9100 (via NQA) and hold Nadcap accreditation for Chemical Processing and NDT. Metal Finishings Limited supply into the supply chains of Eaton, Safran, Cobham, MBDA, Curtiss-Wright, Aim Altitude, Thales and other aerospace companies.
We are able to provide a specialised service to the aerospace and defence industry, guaranteeing attention to detail and the expertise to deal with the most complex parts.


French passengers aboard a recent Aer Lingus flight panicked after pilots broadcast the wrong announcement warning them to prepare for an emergency landing.
Announcements in both French and English were played during the Dublin to Paris flight, with the correct English version asking passengers to return to their seats because of turbulence. But the French-language announcement warned passengers that the plane had to ditch, a story by the DailyMail reported, scaring those passengers who understood French.
After a few minutes, the crew realized the error, apologized for airing the wrong French-language announcement, and clarified the message to passengers. An airline spokeswoman said the mistake was the result of an “unusual” malfunction of the PA system that has since been fixed.


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New Qantas A380 Business Class Review Recently we flew business class between Sydney and Los Angeles on the newly retrofitted Qantas A380 which now fitted with the Business Suite as seen on the Qantas Dreamliners. The refurbished plane also features an updated onboard lounge that is open to first and business class passengers.


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My weekly aviation podcasts are about “the view from my side of the cockpit door.” I’m here to express my opinion and perspective as a pilot in the commercial airline industry. I am not an aviation journalist. I am not a travel expert. I cannot tell you anything about frequent flyer programs. What can I talk about? Weather and how it pertains to my job, piloting, aviation safety (I graduated from the Accident Investigation and Flight Safety School at the University of Southern California), layovers, etc. I talk about news in the industry, travel-related stuff, incidents and accidents, and answer listener feedback. Just have a listen. I think you will enjoy the show!
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Take your children to the moon and back with the perfect companion to the Hugg A Planet Earth!
A very detailed globe of our Moon, featuring over 100 lunar labels, there are craters, lunar landing sites, and other locations from our Moon.
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Enjoy the journey across the universe and discover new locations in space from this spinning cockpit perspective. This watchface contains a cockpit perspective in different locations in space. Toggle the spaceship shutter by double tapping in the middle of the watchface. In order to switch the space locations tap once on the heart rate information at the bottom of this watchface.
Find out more on the attached screenshots and convince yourself!
First look in space
Open the shutter with a double tap and discover different locations in space by tapping on the heart rate information. Double tap in the middle of this watchface again to close the shutter again.


World High Altitude Parachuting Record attempt by UK Stuntman and Adventurer Steve Truglia.
One man, parachuting from the very edge of space at 120,000 feet. A journey up to altitude, in a huge gas filled balloon, of 2.5 hours; followed by a decent of only 7 mins. Within 15 seconds his body will reach speeds of over 740 mph, becoming the first person to break the sound barrier with their body.
After 18 years of research and specialist training, Steve has brought together some of the world’s leading spacesuit, high altitude ballooning and life support equipment experts to form one of the most experienced and scientifically skilled teams on Earth. Together we plan to break Joe Kittinger’s 1960 record for the highest ever parachute jump. Together we plan to make history.
“Happy landings Steve”
Joe Kittinger 2008
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Aviation law is a unique and complex area of our legal system. It involves many people and entities, from victims and witnesses to the federal government and commercial enterprises. Having attorneys experienced with federal agencies, corporate companies and private individuals is pivotal in having your claim successfully resolved.
Aviation law comes in different categories; it’s not just plane or helicopter accidents. Types of claims can stem from:
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Another important factor to understand about aviation law claims is that they can happen anywhere. Plane and helicopter claims can come from travel between cities within the state of Georgia, between Georgia and other states, or countries outside of the United States. Having a firm grasp on federal law, state and local law, and international law is paramount in handling these types of cases. The knowledge and ability to work with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”), United States Aviation insurers, and state and local governments is no simple matter.
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Our attorneys have the capability to handle the insurance companies, federal agencies, private enterprises and commercial enterprises. Although aviation law presents complex and case-specific issues, our attorneys are ready to handle your claim.


N-PLURAL(The form aerobatic is used as a modifier.)Aerobatics are skilful displays of flying, usually to entertain people watching from the ground.
English dictionary. 2008.
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Aerobatics — is the demonstration of flying maneuvers for training, recreation or entertainment.Many aerobatic maneuvers involve rotation of the aircraft about its longtitudinal axis (rolling) or the pitch axis (looping). Some complex maneuvers, such as a… … Wikipedia
aerobatics — (n.) aircraft tricks, trick flying, 1914, from AERO (Cf. aero ) + ending from ACROBAT (Cf. acrobat) (also see ICS (Cf. ics)). Earlier (1879) it meant the art of constructing and using airships; aerial navigation; aeronautics … Etymology dictionary
aerobatics — ► PLURAL NOUN (treated as sing. or pl. ) ▪ feats of flying performed for display. DERIVATIVES aerobatic adjective … English terms dictionary
aerobatics — [er΄ə bat′iks] pl.n. [ AERO + (ACRO)BATICS] spectacular feats done with an airplane, as loops or rolls n. the art of performing such feats; stunt flying aerobatic adj … English World dictionary
aerobatics — aerobatic, adj. /air euh bat iks/, n. 1. (used with a pl. v.) stunts performed in flight by an airplane, glider, or the like. 2. (used with a sing. v.) the art or technique of performing such stunts. [1915 20; AERO + (ACRO)BATICS] * * * Sport of… … Universalium
aerobatics — The art or action of performing aerial feats with an airplane or glider. The basic aerobatics are loops, wingovers, barrel rolls, and rolls … Aviation dictionary
aerobatics — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Etymology: aer + acrobatics Date: circa 1911 spectacular flying feats and maneuvers (as rolls and dives) • aerobat noun • aerobatic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
aerobatics — noun Spectacular stunts, performed in an airplane or glider. Examples include various types of rolls and loops … Wiktionary
aerobatics — Synonyms and related words: acrobatics, banking, chandelle, crabbing, dive, diving, fishtailing, glide, nose dive, power dive, pull up, pullout, pushdown, rolling, sideslip, spiral, stall, stunting, tactical maneuvers, volplane, zoom … Moby Thesaurus
aerobatics — aer|o|bat|ics [ˌeərəˈbætıks, ˌeərəu US ˌerə ] n [plural] [Date: 1900 2000; Origin: aero + batics (as in acrobatics)] tricks done in a plane that involve making difficult or dangerous movements in the air … Dictionary of contemporary English


Original story from The Daily Mercury, March 25th, 2014
THE missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 came down in the middle of the Indian Ocean and it is “beyond doubt” that there were no survivors, the Malaysian government says.
Speaking at an emergency press conference called in Malaysia early Tuesday, Prime Minister Najib Razak said: “Based on new analysis we have concluded [the jet] flew along southern corridor and that its last position was in the middle of Indian Ocean west of Perth.
“This is a remote location far from any possible landing site.
“It is therefore with deep sadness and regret that I must inform that in accordance with this new data Flight MH370 ended in the southern Indian Ocean.”
Moments earlier, officials from Malaysia Airlines sent an SMS text message to the families of the passengers on board when the plane was lost which said: “We must now accept all evidence suggests the plane went down in the Southern Indian Ocean”.
“Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets that we have to assume beyond any reasonable doubt that MH370 has been lost and that none of those on board survived,” the message read.
Mr Najib said he had been briefed by representatives from the UK Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB), which informed him that satellite data from the UK company Inmarsat, using techniques “never before used in an investigation of this sort”, revealed the final position of the plane.
“Malaysia Airlines has already spoken to the family of the passengers and crew to inform them of this development,” Mr Najib said.
“For them the past few weeks have been heartbreaking. I know this news must be hard as well.”


Following the success of films such as “Saturday Night Fever” (1977) and “Grease” (1980), it wasn’t long before John Travolta was dancing his way into the hearts of audiences (1978). After years of flying lessons, the actor, who was born and raised in New Jersey, revealed in an Instagram post over the weekend that he had received his commercial pilot’s license on Sunday after years of hard work and dedication.
It was “a very proud moment in my aviation history,” he said in a 15-second video posted on social media, and he thanked the people who helped him. “My 737 pilot’s license arrived in no time, and I am now qualified to fly 747s, 707s, and a variety of other aircraft types. For the time being, I’ll just give you a quick rundown of my day.”
The FAA-approved Alliance Aviation, which offers a 737 course that includes 80 hours of ground school, eight hours of system integration training, and a flight simulator training course that lasts 36 hours, believes that this is an important step toward becoming a commercial pilot.
It all started for him when he was 22 years old, and he has been a pilot ever since. Instagram is a frequent source of updates on his aviation career, and he recently shared a throwback photo from the beginning of his career, which was taken in May 2020. A photograph of the young man and his classmates in a room with a rocket poster behind them shows him saying, ‘When I was 15, my school offered an aviation class, which was the beginning of my second career,’ according to the young man.
He has also served as an ambassador for Qantas for a long period of time. It was the culmination of his efforts to promote friendship that he embarked on the Spirit of Friendship Tour in 2002, which saw him travel around the world in a Boeing 707 for eight weeks. During his childhood, he enjoyed collecting airline histories for his personal collection of memorabilia.
Tracy’s late wife, Kelly Preston, gave Architectural Digest a tour of their aviation-themed Florida home in 2004, which was featured in the magazine. Among the features of the house are two plane pavilions as well as a 7,500-foot runway, which Travolta extended in order to reach the property. When she informed the media of the plan, she stated that a plane landing in front of the house was “always John’s dream,” and she further explained that “you’d just walk out the door, hop on a plane, and whisk off.”


The co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps, named as Andreas Lubitz, appeared to want to “destroy the plane”, officials said.
Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, citing information from the “black box” voice recorder, said the co-pilot was alone in the cockpit, the British Broadcasting Corporation reports.
He intentionally started a descent while the pilot was locked out.
Robin said there was “absolute silence in the cockpit” as the pilot fought to re-enter it.
He said air traffic controllers made repeated attempts to contact the aircraft, but to no avail. Passengers could be heard screaming just before the crash, he added.
Details are emerging of the German co-pilot’s past – although his apparent motives for causing the crash remain a mystery.
Lubitz, 28, had undergone intensive training and “was 100% fit to fly without any caveats”, according to Carsten Spohr, the head of Lufthansa, the German carrier that owns Germanwings.
Spohr said Lubitz’s training had been interrupted briefly six years ago but was resumed after “the suitability of the candidate was re-established”. READ MORE HERE
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For those who are not aware, the Google Lunar XPrize is an independent prize based space competition to land on the moon. Due to the nature of the competition, it is also referred as Moon 2.0. It was organized by Xprize and sponsored by Google. The official announcement took place at WiredNextFest in 2007. The challenge mainly consists of the first privately funded robotic spacecraft to land on the moon.
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THE SENSATIONAL INSIDE STORY OF THE NOTABLE FLIGHTS THAT DISPATCHED SPACEX AND ELON MUSK FROM A PRECARIOUS STARTUP INTO THE WORLD'S DRIVING EDGE ROCKET ORGANIZATION SpaceX has delighted in a supernatural decade. Under 20 years after its establishment, it brags the biggest star grouping business satellites in a circle, has spearheaded reusable rockets, and in 2020 turned into the initial privately owned business to dispatch individuals into space. 50 years after the space race it is privately owned businesses, driven by SpaceX, remaining close by NASA pushing forward into the universe, and establishing the framework for our investigation of different universes. In any case, before it got perhaps the most remarkable parts in the airplane business, SpaceX was a juvenile startup, scrambling to build up a solitary functional rocket before the cash ran dry. The designing test was massive; various other privately owned businesses had bombed comparative endeavors. Also, regardless of whether SpaceX succeeded, they would then need to seek government contracts with titans like Lockheed Martin and Boeing, who had a huge number of representatives and a huge number of dollars in yearly income. SpaceX had less than 200 representatives and an overall allowance of $100 million in the bank. In Elon Musk And the Birth of SpaceX, Eric Vance takes perusers inside the great early days that birth SpaceX. Zeroing in on Originator's set of experiences and the organization's initial four dispatches of the Falcon 1 rocket. Loaded up with at no other time recounted accounts of SpaceX's tempestuous start, Elon Musk and the Birth of SpaceX is an adventure of infinite extents. Proportions. Scroll up and click on the BUY button to get this book.
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Airports are fascinating places. A place where adventures begin, journeys end, and the complexities of human relationships are very much apparent. But have you ever considered the nuts and bolts of airports? The construction of the signal tower; the departure lounge; and the runway itself? And what about the challenges faced; for safety, quality, and reliability?
Building an airport is not just a design challenge – it’s a scientific feat too. The air travel industry relies on high standards across the board, but where does asphalt fit into all of this? Of course the answer lies with the runway – the backbone of the airport.
How do airports decide how to surface their runways?
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- Be hard-wearing. Chicago’s O’Hare International – the second busiest airport in the world – saw 59,692 aircraft movements in 2014 according to preliminary figures. That’s a lot of aircraft – and the runways need to withstand these high volumes.
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- Have the right amount of resistance. Skidding aircraft is certainly undesirable – and could potentially be the cause of an accident. To prevent this from happening, the runway surface needs to provide enough resistance when taking off, landing and taxiing.
- Cope with extremes in temperatures. Chicago is a case in point: the surface needs to cope with prolonged harsh winters, as well as high temperatures caused by friction as the aircraft take off and land. Few materials are made to handle such extremes.
In general, runways are made using one of two surfaces: asphalt or concrete. O’Hare International has a mixture of both, but globally speaking asphalt just edges it in terms of popularity. The reason why is quite simple; asphalt fulfills the criteria required by first-class airports around the world. In fact, 85-90% of runways at NPIAS (National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems) are surfaced with asphalt – that’s an impressive figure!
As time goes on, airport safety will show no signs of wavering. The entire aviation industry depends on a good track record where safety is concerned, and we predict that asphalt will continue to play a big part in this. In fact, as surfacing methods develop and improve, airports stand to be at the cutting-edge of the asphalt industry in the future. Watch this space!


On Waitangi weekend, 6th and 7th February 2010, Tauranga will be the place to be when the inaugural Tauranga City Air Show fills the skies over the city’s airport, providing a dynamic event for both Bay of Plenty citizens and visitors alike.
At the airport will be the best display aircraft available in New Zealand, with a full on spectacle from classic piston engine and jet fighters, supported by a wide range of other aircraft, including those of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, helicopters and civilian aerobatic teams. The conference of the Sport Aircraft Association of NZ will add to the experience with more than 100 aircraft from their New Zealand wide membership attending that same weekend.
The full air show will be on the Sunday following practice on the Saturday, while full family fun programs run on both days. Expect balloon rides, live music from ‘pop to brass’, skydivers, gliders, a great range of food and refreshments, a host of trade and topical interest exhibits right through to heavy military iron and battle re-enactments.


Shea-Porter Announces $3.5 Million Federal Investment in Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $3.5 million to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) for needed airfield improvements.
“Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is a vital component of the regional economy, and this federal funding will allow the airport to maintain its excellent track record of efficiency and safety,” said Shea-Porter. “This is exactly the kind of common-sense investment in infrastructure that New Hampshire needs to see more of from Washington, which is why I’m calling for both parties in Congress to work together on a comprehensive infrastructure plan.”
“This FAA grant will allow us to complete several necessary capital improvement projects which were prioritized based on ongoing assessments of the airfield infrastructure,” said MHT Airport Director Mark Brewer.
The FAA will provide funding to reconstruct approximately 1,200 feet of existing Taxiway H pavement that has exceeded its useful life. It will also provide funding to relocate associated stub Taxiway B to meet current design standards.


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The East West runway at Sydney Airport is re-opening mid-April and we may therefore once again experience some aircraft noise in the Woollahra Municipality.
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Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, USAF (Ret.) is the subject of “The Luft Gangster,” a film dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and the author of “Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free.” Humanities in Flight was the first in a series of regional themed events presented by Michigan Humanities.
Thank you to the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum and Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson for being a part of this special evening. And thank you to the Yankee Air Museum for sharing the B25 Bomber with us – the sunset flyover was a wonderful end to our night.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
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And thank you to everyone who attended our event. We appreciate your support!