The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity has been awarded during Effie Poland Gala. We received two beautiful statuettes - one for our cooperation with partners and second for 26th Grand Finale fundraiser, which has set a new record - 126 000 000 PLN raised in aid of medicine!
Greetings from space!
What a time to be alive! Our humble heart-shaped logo is now orbiting the Earth! A satellite called てんこう, which has been developed in the Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan has been launched into space on October the 29th. At 13:08 JST sharp, the satellite, which is bearing a plaque adorned with the logo of the Great Orchestra of the Christmas Charity Foundation was taken into the orbit by the H-IIA rocket. The satellite is currently orbiting the Earth, fulfilling its research mission.
Maybe, if you look into the sky at night, you will be able to spot the fast-moving little satellite, which, thanks to Alek, the mastermind and scientist behind the project, takes our idea of a charitable initiative to space! The engineer remembers that he'd had the idea to celebrate our charity while speaking with his father and he has since worked very hard to build a satellite. The device, which weighs 23 kilograms, took a year and a half to design and construct.
It's official! We have set a new record in most people taking part in a simultaneous CPR session. We celebrated Global Restart a Heart Day together with over a hundred thousand people!
Because helping is child's play. Next year our charitable collection will be held in aid of specialist children's hospitals. Are you ready to play with us?


“vector.” Online Etymology Dictionary. Douglas Harper, Historian. 26 Apr. 2015. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vector>.
A couple of years ago, we spent hours above Luken Airport watching this vintage B-29 perform touch-and-go’s. It’s a shame I didn’t capture the massive roar of the engines, easily heard even at a distance.
In the future, I’ll post some of the nearly 700 pictures I took that day – many of which show a variety of WWII aircraft in flight. Certainly these few frames cannot do the B-29 justice.
What a beautiful design.
What a tremendous piece of machinery.
What an incredible part of history.


1. Gravity is a movie starring Sandra Bullock as an astronaut. George Clooney is also an astronaut. They don’t have sex. Their spacecraft blows up. So does the International Space Station. And the Hubble Space Telescope. Clooney dies off camera. Etc. More about this humdinger on the official page here.
2. I was never worried that Sandra Bullock wouldn’t make it–Hollywood.
3. I don’t think the experience was meant for my 17-inch TV.
4. I’m not a scientist… but I found some of the space physics to be off.
5. Sandra Bullock owes the United States, Russia and China each one spacecraft. I’m sure SpaceX can cut her a deal.
6. I wanted Sandra Bullock to be confronted by the ghost of Gus Grissom (played by Fred Ward) at the end, who tells her that she’s actually dead. “You ever read ‘Occurrence at Owk Creek Bridge‘?” Grissom asks her. “Good story. This lie you told yourself? Not so much.” He points up. “Hey, there you are burning up on reentry!” A little white streak crosses the sky.


Yesterday I went out to explore Texas. Well Texas was too big, so I thought I would explore Houston, or maybe the bit down by the Gulf Coast. Then I downsized a lil more and headed for the Moon. A few hours later I was touching it.
Well I was touching a small fragment of it in the NASA Space centre. This was at the end of a three hour visit of a modern day museum of exploration and discovery, containing bits and pieces of rockets, landing modules, shuttles and space stations. A group of us did a tour of the Johnson Space Centre on a little train, with a guide who organised us with military precision. Here hundreds of men and women are employed reaching for their next outpost. We met the last guy to stand on the moon. We saw a complete 110m Saturn Five rocket – an enormous feat of 1960s engineering made and launched before the advent of the personal computers or mobile phone. In Mission Control, I sent a text to my family – “This is Houston . . . mission control, come in please”. I sat where the Apollo flights were controlled, with their twin objectives of “mission success” and “crew safety”. Not all achieved their objectives. Then I saw a sign saying all mobile phones must be in the off position. I just hope I didn’t sabotage anything important.
Back in 1961, John F Kennedy famously committed the American nation to “landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth before this decade is out. ” Nine years later, the mission was completed. At 20:17 on July 20 with about 25 seconds of fuel left, the Eagle landed on the lunar surface, and a few minutes later, Neil Armstrong was making his famous giant leap for mankind. There was a man on the moon. We all watched in it black and white, which was fine. There is no colour on the moon. Not even a cheese colour.
So what was it that drove the human race to complete this mission of all missions? For me, it is unmistakeably the greatest engineering feat ever. There was endless information on the amazing how, but precious little on the equally amazing why. We learned how the twin IBM 360 mainframes used to control everything had a third of the memory of your mobile phone. (I cut my own teeth on IBM 370s 14 years later, which were not much more powerful). We saw the intricate design of the living space the astronauts survived and worked in. As a closet claustrophobic, it was unimaginable to me how three guys could sit in a tiny capsule on top of a rocket the height of St Paul’s Cathedral filled with 3000 tonnes of rocket fuel, waiting for the lighting of the blue touch paper. The human feat was equal to the engineering feat.
And we saw the human cost – a memorial garden to the dozens of astronauts lost in this great space race. So why do it? What possessed America to spend so many dollars and human capital on space exploration, at a time when the cold war was, as it were, hotting up? Within a year of Kennedy’s speech, Soviet missiles were stationed on Cuba, and the world was on the brink of Mutually Assured Destruction. Getting a man on the moon must have seemed an irrelevance.
Part of the answer of course lies in the Cold War. This was a space race against the old enemy. Reds under the beds was one thing, reds in space was going to be more scary than little green men. America needed to get to the moon first, not just for national pride (which was and is, as we know, considerable) but also to show those pesky Russians, that American ruled the moon as well as the earth. The American flag had to claim the skies. Even if there was no wind to make it fly.
More fundamental though, are the twin the basic human needs to explore and to achieve. From birth, we are driven to find out about the world beyond our reach. To shake the rattle, to reach up to kitchen surfaces, to explore the attic, to dismantle a torch. To try new music, new foods, new drugs. To travel and explore new countries. Even to visit the Houston Space Centre. And then to achieve something, to set new challenges to motivate and stimulate ourselves.
These are universal human needs which drive us onwards. They drove the first Europeans to discover and then subdue native America, despite the enormous cost in human lives and misery. A drive of a group, which tolerates the death of the few in order to achieve the objectives and desires of the many. It is logical captain, said Spock as he died, “the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few”.
For mankind, space was and is the final frontier. So we continue to strive to boldly go where no man has gone before. And as individuals, we seek, to a greater or lesser extent, depending on our own restlessness, to explore our own personal world, test our own frontiers and achieve new things. One wonders why we cannot just be content to enjoy what we have. But we can’t, despite the cost, despite the misery it can often cause, we seem destined to explore. Houston, we have a problem.
Reblogged this on bottomley and commented:
Why Mr Armstrong & co needed to shoot for the moon …?


Set your sights on the Moon and beyond! With this excellent entry-level telescope, Thames & Kosmos continues a long tradition of inspiring people to reach for the stars. This high-quality refractor telescope with glass optics allows for countless exciting space observations. With it, you can see the Moon and its craters in good detail; Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and more! Terrestrial observations on Earth are also possible. The included instruction manual guides you through setting up and using the telescope.


How stealth was the F-117A Stealth fighter jet?
It was an active part of the US Air Force for six years before they admitted that it even existed.
During its use in the Gulf War and other conflicts, it earned the nickname “Wobbly Goblin” for its bumpy flights that needed constant attention from the onboard flight computer.
The Gulf War in 1991 is sometimes referred to as the first “digital war,” in which combat was assisted by various digital and smart technologies that are commonplace in civilian life today but in the early 90s were cutting-edge.
One of the early beneficiaries of this kind of technology was the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, a stealth bomber that ushered in the air assault of the Gulf War aided by GPS tracking and other tech you probably now have on your smartphone.
Full List: Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, M1A1 Abrams Tank, MIM-104 Patriot, Tomahawk Cruise Missile , NAVSTAR Global Positioning System , AH-64A Apache Helicopter, M47 Dragon, B-52 Stratofortress, E-3 Sentry, M24 Sniper Weapon System, Barrett M82, AT4, M249 Light Machine Gun, UAVs (Drones)
Read Full List Here


AIAA journals take you on a panoramic journey through today’s most important aerospace advances in research and development. Online and in print, our original research papers present concepts, methods of analysis, technical knowledge, exploratory developments, and new applications. And every entry is peer-reviewed by experts in the field.
AIAA is the leading Aerospace Publisher
AIAA has earned an international reputation as the preeminent publisher of cutting-edge aerospace books and journals, and the leading source of aerospace industry archives, dating back to the early 1900s. Over the past eight decades, AIAA and its predecessor organizations have published over 300 books and almost 200,000 technical articles. AIAA’s current publications include seven technical journals, a magazine, three book series, national and international standards documents, a growing number of e-books and other electronic products, and a full-service, interactive Web site. For the most authoritative technical publications, look to AIAA.
AIAA’s journals are the best resource for students and professionals who want to stay current on the latest aerospace research and development. Reporting on the most important aerospace advances, AIAA‘s eight active technical journals feature original research papers spanning the spectrum of aerospace science and technology.
AIAA journals provide a panoramic journey from yesterday’s challenges through today’s most important aerospace advances in research and development. Online and in print, AIAA’s original research papers present concepts, methods of analysis, technical knowledge, exploratory developments, and new applications. Each submission is peer-reviewed by experts in the field using a single-blind process to ensure content is accurate and of high quality.
See More: https://arc.aiaa.org/


OMY Space Station Giant Colouring Poster & Glow Stickers
Space adventures fascinate everyone, and recently Thomas Pesquet’s voyage inspired the world to dream.
This incredible craft imagined by OMY takes us on an intergalactic journey with astronauts and UFOs!
Included: 1 glow in the dark stickers sheet to illuminate your poster. Hours of games & colouring fun alone or with friends, use the poster as a tablecloth, wallpaper...


Have you bought a used Cirrus?
Whether you purchase a factory new aircraft directly from Cirrus, or a pre-owned Cirrus from a 3rd party, Cirrus Aircraft's philosophy towards training is the same: Cirrus-specific training from authorized Cirrus training providers is imperative to your Cirrus Life experience. Cirrus’ revolutionary flight training initiative, Cirrus Approach™, is a crucial companion-piece to each aircraft they produce, and it redefines what it is to be a pilot in training, both on the ground and in the sky.
Cirrus Embark was thoughtfully designed as part of Cirrus Approach™ to address the specific needs of pre-owned Cirrus buyers and provide complimentary, Cirrus-specific, standardized differences and transition training for every licensed pilot who purchases a pre-owned Cirrus aircraft. No catch. Just their way of welcoming you to the Cirrus family and demonstrating their commitment to your safety.
As part of Cirrus Embark, every new pre-owned Cirrus owner will receive a login to the Cirrus Approach Learning Portal, a complimentary 1-year membership to the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA), a copy of the Cirrus FOM and aircraft POH, a redemption code for the iFOM, and one-on-one Cirrus Transition Training with an authorized Cirrus training provider like Cirrus Training UK.
Please get in touch to find out more.


Airlines have been overbooking their flights and then forcibly removing paying customers when an issue arises. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should prevent this activity and force airlines to continue to offer a larger amount of money until someone takes them up on the offer and removes themselves from the flight. No one should be physically removed because the airline wants to make more money.
Problems to be Solved
- checkAirlines are using force to remove paying customers for the airline’s mistake.
- If an airline wants a passenger to get off a plane in order to make more money, they should offer that money to passengers until someone says yes. We are human beings and your customers, not simply names on a screen.
- checkPrevent airlines from abusing customers
As President I will...
- Direct the FAA to force airlines to have customers “auction” their seat back to the airline when they have overbooked the flight.
- Direct the FAA to investigate any airline that forcibly removes a customer for any reason other than that customer is posing a threat to other customers.


30 mia. til nye kampfly er det glade vanvid: Der er brug
for en ny og mindre militaristisk kurs i dansk sikkerhedspolitik.
Det betyder, at der ikke skal bruges flere penge end højst
nødvendigt på at indkøbe nye kampfly. / :
Holger K. Nielsen. I: Politikens kronik, 28. april 2016.
Holger K. Nielsen er mf for SF og tidl. udenrigsminister 2013-14.
An [Canadian] Estimate of the Fiscal Impact of Canada's Proposed Acquisition of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. / : Tolga R Yalkin ; Peter Weltman.
- Ottawa, Canada: Parliamentary Budget Office, 2011.
CRS: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program: Background and Issues for Congress. / : Jeremiah Gertler, 2009.
GAO: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: Action Needed to Improve Reliability and Prepare for Modernization Efforts, 2019.
In 2018, DOD sent an F-35 aircraft to its first combat mission and started initial operational testing. DOD now plans to spend over $270 billion to buy more than 2,000 F-35 aircraft over the next 26 years. Since 2011, GAO has found the need for more attention to the F-35’s Reliability and Maintainability performance to achieve an operationally suitable system.
GAO: F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: Development Is Nearly Complete, but Deficiencies Found in Testing Need to Be Resolved, 2018
In 2019, DOD will decide whether to enter full-rate production for the F-35 aircraft, the most expensive and ambitious weapon acquisition program in U.S. military history. DOD has already requested the $9.8 billion it will need for 2019, and it will continue to request more over the next two decades—about $10.4 billion annually. However, the F-35 is just one program in DOD’s vast acquisition portfolio, raising questions about its long-term affordability. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 included a provision for GAO to review the F-35 acquisition program until it reaches full-rate production. This is GAO's third report under this provision. It assesses progress of development and testing, including remaining deficiencies, and plans for spending on new capabilities.
What GAO Recommends
Congress should consider providing in future appropriations that no funds shall be available for obligation for F-35 Block 4 until DOD provides a sound business case for the effort. GAO is making two recommendations to DOD, including that it resolve all critical deficiencies before full-rate production. DOD concurred with both recommendations and cited that it would resolve all critical deficiencies before its full- rate production decision.
Hidden Troubles. / : Defence News, 16. juni 2019.
Om køb af kampfly : I efteråret 1955 væltede danske aviser sig i annoncer for det britiske kampfly Hawker Hunter. Også dengang var debatten skarp. / : Redaktionen. I: Information, 7 maj 2016.
Om køb af redaktører. / : Hans Scherfig. Tiden, 1955: 10. Genoptrykt i: Information, 7 maj 2016.


Staff Writer Dan X. McGraw reports:
American Airlines has canceled at least 140 flights into and out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
"We are pretty much not flying at D/FW yet this morning -- with the plan of starting up operations around 9 a.m.," said American Airlines spokesman Tim Smith around 7:30 a.m.
American Eagle flights were grounded as well.
Smith said it was still too slick for de-icing trucks to move around the airport safely.
TrackBack URL for this entry:


Yet another unfamous but very nice documentary. The Red Stuff tells the story of Soviet Space Program. This is very unique and valuable since all documents on this subject deal with Sputnik,Soyuz and Gagarin. This documentary tells the story of other cosmonauts with nice soviet archieve footage and interviews with people who REALLY went to space.
See DVD info on amazon.com or on IMDB.
There is another documentary on Soviet Space Program named "Red Star in Orbit" which I mentioned here.


This is a realistic 3D flight simulation game. In the game you will have the opportunity to experience driving fighters in liaoning ship 15 take-off and landing. Full 3 d graphics, vivid pneumatic physical model, you must not miss it!
Your account has no avatar
Để tiếp tục đăng bình luận, vui lòng chọn hình đại diện tạm thời


God bless America!
Thanks to all the Armed Forces for serving this country!
I am so proud of Mr. Bumblebee for committing to serve this country in the Air Force. I am proud to be a USAF girlfriend! :)
*Tonight he and I enjoyed a fireworks display at Sheppard AFB via Skype :)


SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 30th OCTOBER 2021
Organized by UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC) BarcelonaTECH
with Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell and the Space Generation Advisory Council.
We are back again with another parabolic flight opportunity to experiment in microgravity !!!!
You can win a free Aerobatic ZeroG Flight for your Experiment, along with a 2.500 euros Grant for your microgravity research Team ( travel to Barcelona + stay expenses ) The competition challenges young students’ teams of 2-4 people (maximum) between the ages of 18-35 to submit proposals for experiments to be conducted in a zero-G environment. Undergraduate, Master and PhD students from any part of the world are encouraged to apply. The top team with the best proposal, endorsed by an academic professor will actually get their experiment flown in parabolic flight. Flights with a certified aerobatic plane will be conducted at Sabadell Airport (30 minutes drive from Barcelona, Spain) and media will be present to cover the event. Diverse, international and intercultural teams are most welcome. The projects will be assessed by their: suitabilitiy, scientific merit, safety, mentor endorsement, international and diversity perspective; and your outreach planning.


Hello and Welcome to the Flying Emcees. We are Emcees for Airshows and Open house Events in the Aviation world. As Emcees we entertain to your crowds first then educate to draw interest. To have a successful Aviation event requires experienced talent. We bring a combined 60+ years of aviation experience. As airshow emcees we will be in command of the flow of the your event. Your aerobatic talent and vendors are your main attractions. Keeping the your guest excited and informed are the goals of good Airshow announcers. We always focus on safety. Safety briefing conducted by your Air-boss, to worst case scenarios plans, keeping the guest calm and informed. We will remind our guest to drink water on hot days and where the restrooms are located . As experienced aviation Professionals, we know the difference between a Boeing Jets and Cessna 150s. As Airshow Announcers, we know the difference between a barrel roll and a Aileron roll. As Commercial Pilots, we know the difference between a Single and Multi-engine aircraft . As an Aircraft technicians, we know what turbo fans and Turbo Props are. Some local radio talent may not know this. We will bring Aviation knowledge to your aviation event. No airshow is to small or big. We will bring a professionalism to your event.


You are now at the flight control center inside the air traffic control tower of Istanbul Airport. We work here round the clock to ensure that aircraft can land and take off safely and quickly. We control 1,200 flights each day. This figure actually multiplies as Istanbul is a hub for transit flights connecting the East to the West and vice versa. We are experienced to manage this traffic.We take our work very seriously. There is no room for mistakes in this profession. As the direction of the wind has changed, we will now switch from the northern configuration to the southern configuration. From 210 to 18, it says we landed right at the limit. We discuss this situation with the meteorology department. We then talk with our air traffic controller friends in approach control. We will determine the latest take-off traffic on the northern configuration and switch runways. Guys, runway 34 and runway 35 must be cleared before 1598 lands. Now, we adjust the configuration for our chosen runway. This way, the same information will be uploaded to all devices. As we switch runways, we will change our devices and lights. Our controllers will also be relocated from the boards they currently work at to other boards. We will then start working on the southern configuration. Follow me, this is the tower. Tower, follow me 1. Follow me 1, tower. Mobilize one car to check runway 16R. Tower, follow me 1. I’m entering with 2 cars from A11A to the runway 16R. Tower, follow me 1. Follow me 1, go on please. 16R runway check complete. Runway is clear and dry. We are leaving runways with 2 cars through A1C. Have a nice day. Thanks, good luck. Turkish 7NW, this is the tower, clear for take-off. Runway 17R, latest wind 220 degrees 10 knots. Bye. An aircraft is about to take off from the parallel runway. Turkish 4LF, this is your tower, runway 17R is clear for take-off. Wind 180 degrees 8 knots.


High Flight (2007)
Medium: TTBB, piano, optional horn
Length: ~3.5 min
High Flight is a setting of the WWII poem by John Gillespie Magee, Jr (1922-1941), a poet and pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force who was killed at the age of 19 in a mid-air collision over England. It is essentially a love song to flying, and was a favorite poem of the composer's grandfather who quoted it often, and was also a WWII fighter pilot.
Single copy: $2.00
Horn part: $2.00
6 or more copies: $1.20--please contact the composer to place a multiple copy order


Yesterday we got the news that a Quantas A380 double-decker Airbus returned to Singapore because one of its engines blew up. Today a Quantas 747 returned to Singapore because an engine blew up just after take off. To top it off, some of the passengers on the 747 were the same passengers that were on the A380. How scary it that? If I were them, I think I would consider taking a ship to Australia. You can bet that my next trip will be by train. 'Nough said!


I remember reading on your FB page shortly after the Boeing 777 crashed into the Indian Ocean in March 2014 that you felt the pilot had deliberately crashed the plane. I was intrigued by your theory at the time and a year later, in 2015, officials was declared the crash to be “an accident”
However, recent reports now say there is credible and sufficient evidence that the pilot, or someone, had deliberately crashed the plane, as you had claimed a year earlier:
When I read these stories recently, I said to J, “Sherrie was right about the Malaysia flight!” I asked her to read the stories and we both had a jaw-dropping moment.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that–once again–you were on target with your intuition. 🙂
Leave a Reply


I know a lot of people who hate airplanes because they are (maybe secretly) scared of the idea of being locked up in a “death tube.” Then again, there are more people who avoid airplanes (and prefer other modes of transportation) these days for a totally different reason – increasing airfares and additional charges. But of course, there are those people who are quite fascinated with these flying contraptions.
If you are one of them, then you might want to visit the Pensacola Naval Air Museum where rare airplanes which have been restored are on display. I think that this is going to be a big treat for airplane enthusiasts as they feature some planes which have changed the course of history.
MSN Travel writes:
Located at Pensacola Naval Air Station, the museum has:
– A seven-story atrium that features four Blue Angels jets hanging from the ceiling.
– An Imax theater that shows a film about the acrobatic flyers.
– A flight simulator that depicts a jet fighter swooping into battle during the first Iraq war.
– And a cafe that’s a re-creation of the officer’s club at Cubi Point in the Philippines.
But the backbone of the museum, which opened in 1963 and has been expanded three times, is its restored planes. The museum has the Navy’s S-3B Viking that President Bush flew when he landed on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and made his “Mission Accomplished” speech about the Iraq war. The first President Bush is also recognized at the museum — a trainer he flew as a 19-year-old World War II flight student hangs inside.
For more information, visit the museum’s web site or give them a call at 850-452-3604. Oh, did I mention that entrance is for free?


The Impact of Open Skies Agreement on Brexit
As a law enthusiast, the topic of open skies agreement in the context of Brexit is particularly fascinating to me. The complexities of international aviation law and the potential implications of Brexit on air travel have captured my interest.
The open skies agreement, a multi-lateral agreement that allows airlines from one country to operate flights to another country without restrictions, has been a crucial component of the aviation industry. UK`s decision leave European Union raised concerns future agreement impact air travel.
Several key considerations come into play when discussing the open skies agreement and Brexit. Include:
|The open skies agreement grants UK airlines unrestricted access to EU markets and vice versa. Brexit could potentially disrupt this access, leading to changes in flight routes and availability.
|The regulatory framework for aviation safety and standards is currently governed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Post-Brexit, the UK will need to establish its own regulatory framework, impacting the harmonization of safety standards.
|Passenger rights and protections, such as compensation for flight delays and cancellations, are currently enforced by EU regulations. Brexit may necessitate the reevaluation of these rights within the UK.
Examining case studies of other countries` arrangements with the EU post-Brexit can provide valuable insights into potential outcomes for the UK. For instance, Norway, a non-EU member, has negotiated a separate open skies agreement with the EU, allowing its airlines to operate within the single aviation market. Serves possible model UK`s future relationship EU aviation sector.
According International Air Transport Association (IATA), aviation industry contributes significantly UK`s economy, supporting over 960,000 jobs contributing £52 billion country`s GDP. Any disruptions to the open skies agreement could have substantial economic implications.
As the Brexit negotiations continue, the future of the open skies agreement remains a topic of profound interest and importance. It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor developments and work towards ensuring a seamless transition for the aviation industry.
Flying High: Open Skies Agreement Brexit Legal FAQ
|1. What is the Open Skies Agreement?
|The Open Skies Agreement is an international treaty that allows airlines from one country to have access to international air travel markets, without specific government oversight. It promotes competition and choice for passengers, as well as opportunities for airlines to expand their routes.
|2. How does Brexit impact the Open Skies Agreement?
|With Brexit, the UK`s participation in the Open Skies Agreement as a member of the EU will come to an end. This could potentially result in changes to air travel regulations, flight routes, and airline operations between the UK and other countries involved in the agreement.
|3. Will there be a new agreement in place after Brexit?
|There are ongoing negotiations between the UK and various countries, including the US, to secure new bilateral agreements to replace the Open Skies Agreement post-Brexit. However, outcome negotiations still uncertain, could impact future air travel UK nations.
|4. What are the potential legal implications for airlines?
|Airlines may face regulatory challenges and uncertainty in terms of their operations, route planning, and market access. This could impact their ability to offer certain flights, maintain competitive pricing, and provide seamless travel experiences for passengers.
|5. How will this affect passengers and their rights?
|Passengers may experience disruptions in flight schedules, changes in pricing, and potential limitations on travel options. There could also be implications for passenger rights in terms of compensation for flight delays, cancellations, and other travel-related issues.
|6. What steps can airlines take to mitigate risks?
|Airlines should stay informed about the latest developments in Brexit negotiations and seek legal counsel to understand the potential impact on their operations. They may also need to consider adjusting their business strategies and contingency plans to adapt to changing air travel regulations.
|7. How will the UK government ensure smooth air travel post-Brexit?
|The UK government has expressed its commitment to securing new agreements that will safeguard the interests of airlines, passengers, and the aviation industry as a whole. This includes efforts to minimize disruptions and ensure a seamless transition for air travel operations.
|8. What can passengers do to protect their travel plans?
|Passengers are advised to stay informed about the latest developments in air travel regulations, check with their airlines for updates on flight schedules and potential changes, and consider purchasing travel insurance to mitigate the impact of any unexpected disruptions.
|9. Will the UK still be part of the European Common Aviation Area?
|As part of the Brexit negotiations, the UK will need to determine its future relationship with the European Common Aviation Area. Could implications air travel UK EU member states, remains key area discussion Brexit process.
|10. What`s the timeline for resolving these issues?
|The timeline for reaching new agreements and resolving the legal implications of Brexit on the Open Skies Agreement is subject to the progress of negotiations between the UK and other countries. It`s an evolving situation that requires ongoing attention and proactive measures from all stakeholders.
Open Skies Agreement Brexit
This legal contract (“Contract”) is entered into as of [Date], by and between the parties, with reference to the Open Skies Agreement concerning the United Kingdom`s withdrawal from the European Union (“Brexit”).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Contract as of the date first above written.


The surprise loss of Sally Ride has inspired numerous commentaries. Most thoughtful details on Ride–and on other women astronauts–are found on Athena’s blog. “Sally Kristen Ride, one of the iconic First Others in space flight, recently died at the relatively young age of 61: she was the first American woman to participate in missions. Her obituary revealed that she was also the first lesbian to do so. Like other iconic First Others (Mae Jemison comes to mind), Sally Ride was way overqualified – multiple degrees, better than her male peers along several axes – and she also left the astronaut program way before she needed to (more about this anon). Even so, Ride remained within the orbit of space exploration activities, including founding NASA’s Exploration Office. She was also part of the board that investigated the crashes of Challenger and Columbia; Ride was the only public figure to side with the whistleblowing engineer of Morton-Thiokol when he warned about the problems that would eventually destroy Challenger…” more here.


Meaning of Practice of Aeronautical Engineering
The practice of aeronautical engineering shall constitute in holding out oneself as skilled in the knowledge, science, and practice of aeronautical engineering, and as qualified to render professional services as an aeronautical engineer; or offering or rendering, or both, on a fee basis or otherwise, services such as planning, designing, analyzing, constructing, assembling, installing, altering or maintaining of aircraft structures, power plants or accessories through scientific or accepted engineering practice, or the teaching of the same in any university, college, institute, or school of learning duly recognized by the Government of the Philippines.
An aeronautical engineer shall be considered such in the practice of his profession, if the nature and character of his employment whether as an officer or employee in a private enterprise or educational institution involves decision- making requiring professional knowledge in the science of aeronautical engineering, and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof must be an aeronautical engineer; or if he holds or is appointed to a position in the aeronautical engineering occupational group in the government or in government-owned or controlled corporations, including those performing proprietor functions, where a civil service eligibility as an aeronautical engineer is a prerequisite.
Qualification of Board Members
No person shall be appointed member of the Board of Aeronautical Engineering unless at the time of his appointment, he possesses the following qualifications:
- A citizen and resident of the Philippines;
- At least thirty-one years of age, and must be of good moral character;
- A holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering;
- A registered aeronautical engineer under this Decree, with the exception of the first group of appointees;
- Had been in active practice of aeronautical engineering or teaching of subjects thereof for at least ten years;
- Not a member of the faculty of any university, college, institute, or school where a regular course in aeronautical engineering is taught or review classes conducted;
- Not financially interested, directly or indirectly, in any university, college, institute, or school where a regular course in aeronautical engineering is taught or review classes conducted and
- Not an elective officer of any professional association or organization of aeronautical engineering.
Presidential Decree No. 1570
Regulating the Practice of Aeronautical Engineering in the Philippines
Objectives. - This Decree provides for and shall govern:
- The standardization and regulation of aeronautical engineering;
- The examination for registration of aeronautical engineers; and
- The supervision, control, and regulation of the practice of aeronautical engineering in the Philippines.
The need for a law that would regulate the practice of aeronautical engineering as a profession was strongly felt in the late 1960’s when aeronautical engineering and the jobs available for them had increased tremendously.
Through the efforts of the Society of Aerospace Engineers of the Philippines (SAEP), Presidential Decree No. 1570, otherwise known as the “Philippine Aeronautical Decree” was enacted on June 11, 1978.
Subsequently, the first Board of Aeronautical Engineering was constituted on April 6, 1982 with Brig. Gen. Recaredo R. Albano as Chairman and Engrs. Timoteo A. Cordova, Jr. and Teofilo P. Alberto as Members. It conducted its first licensure examination in July 1983. Successful examinees took their oath in November of the same year.


The Amelia Earhart Watch
Historical Watches: The Amelia Earhart Watch
Astronaut Shannon Walker's flight to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft in June of 2010 carried a special piece of horological history into space. Flying alongside Walker was the watch of Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviator who was the first woman to fly as a passenger across the Atlantic Ocean. Earhart later became the first woman to pilot a plane across that same ocean in a solo flight. The watch arrived at the International Space Station with Walker aboard the on June 17, 2010, 82 years to the day after Earhart's first trans-Atlantic flight.
Earhart was one of the first female pilots and was best known for her two trans-Atlantic flights. She was also a charter member and the first president of The Ninety-Nines group an international organization of licensed women pilots from 35 countries that has more than 5,500 members worldwide. The group was founded on 1929 promotes advancement of aviation to female pilots. While there are other female pilot organizations in various states and countries, nearly all women of achievement in aviation are past or current members of The Ninety-Nines. Astronaut Shannon Walker is among those women.
Earhart wore her Longines Chronograph Watch during her two trans-Atlantic flights, “one as a passenger and one as a solo flight,” said Joan Kerwin, director of The Ninety-Nines and member for 39 years. The watch itself is a Longines Mono-Pusher Chronograph with two-registers. We have a very similar vintage Longines Mono Pusher Chronograph with one register for 60 sec timing only with 12.68Z movment. The watch showed below.
The inscription on the back: "This watch was worn by Amelia Earhart on her two transatlantic flights and presented by her to H.G.S.Jr just before her death."
The "H.G.S.Jr" refers to H. Gordon Selfridge Jr., owner of the famed London department store. Selfridge had met Earhart in London after her 1932 crossing when she realized she would need appropriate clothing for public appearances. She quickly earned both the friendship and enormous admiration of Selfridge, which led to him giving her a special watch which she was wearing on her presumed-fatal flight. She reciprocated by giving Selfridge the watch she had worn on both her previous Atlantic crossings. Selfridge's account of the exchange of watches is detailed in George Palmer Putnam's book "Soaring Wings".
The watch was given by Selfridge to Fay Gillis Wells, a charter member of The Ninety-Nines. According to Wells, "Gordon Selfridge gave me the watch when we were working on the Amelia Earhart Commemorative Stamp ceremony in 1963." Wells kept the watch in her Washington, D.C., apartment until she founded the Forest of Friendship to honor other individuals in aviation. She needed funds for the Forest of Friendship in Amelia’s hometown of Atchison, Kansas, so the watch was auctioned off,” said Kerwin, who bought the watch at the auction.
After its return from space, the watch was placed on display in The Ninety-Nines Museum of Women Pilots in Oklahoma City.
I personally love Mono-Pusher chronograph watches and its complication. Since they used a single operating pusher to perform three tasks. In order for a single pusher to operate three function, it has to cycle through starting, stopping, and resetting the chronograph function. I have been lucky enough to fine a Lemania Mono Pusher with porcelain dial picture in the center.
Please check our blog page for updated articals about watches.


So I learned on NPR this morning that astronaut Scott Carpenter died yesterday at the age of 88. Once I heard that, I knew I had to write about it for two reasons.
1. Mostly because a lot of people don’t really know who he was; he wasn’t the superstar astronaut that John Glenn or later Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became. Carpenter was part of the Mercury Seven, the first group of astronauts ever trained by NASA. He was the second astronaut to orbit the Earth, the fourth astronaut in space and (according to WIkipedia) the first to eat solid food in space. Compared to what came later, the Mercury Seven often get ignored and that’s a bit unfair to me. WIthout their accomplishments–which, among other places, are chronicled in the book and film The Right Stuff–we never would have gotten to the moon.
2. Yesterday was also my dad’s birthday. Now the thing about my dad is, he was born in 1964, not too long after the Beatles played The Ed Sullivan Show, and he also grew up during the bulk of the Space Race. So naturally my dad was always interested in NASA and he’s read numerous books on the subject; during their honeymoon, my mom actually bought him a big coffee table book about NASA. Apollo 13 is also one of his favorite movies, by far; I swear I’ve walked in on him watching that movie on HBO more times than I can count.
So yeah, with that in my background, and my dad passing his interest in space travel onto me, I felt I had to acknowledge this. So on behalf of me, my father, and the nation as a whole, thank you, Mr. Carpenter for your service and dedication to science and to America. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Once again, thank you for everything and rest in peace. And as John Glenn put it today, “Godspeed, Scott Carpenter.”


of an Appraisal
An appraisal is an impartial opinion of the value of an aircraft,
prepared by experts who know all the factors which make up the current
behavior of the used Aircraft market. It is an opinion of value
based upon experience and repeated analysis of these factors. It
is an opinion of value which can be substantiated and justified.
It is an opinion of value made by a Certified, Recognized, Professional
Professional Aircraft Appraiser must acquire all the facts about
the aircraft in question. The appraiser thoroughly examines the
aircraft log books, inspects the exterior and interior of the aircraft
and pays close attention to the present condition and the maintenance
history of the aircraft. Utilizing the National Aircraft Appraisers
Association's extensive computer system, enables the appraiser to
give accurate and prompt aircraft appraisals.
Associates is Accredited by the National Aircraft Appraisers Association
and Assures the Best Possible Information by Providing the Following
examination of airframe, engines, props, instrumentation, avionics
and all relative systems.
review of aircraft documentation including log books.
analysis of relevant data.
Certificate of Appraisal with detailed computerized report.
to Common Questions >>


Cambodia has three major airports through which you can enter the country: Phnom Penh International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and Sihanoukville International Airport. The former is definitely the largest in the country and also serves as main base for the Cambodian Air Force. Additional smaller airports (not all with paved runways) allow you to reach even remote areas of the country.
Airlines in Cambodia
There are two airlines in Cambodia: Angkor Air offers connections to various Cambodian cities and other Asian destinations, such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Seoul, or Singapore. Aero Cambodia, on the other hand, focuses mainly on freight and charter services. They transport up to 19 passengers and specialize in microlight flights. Of course, lots of other international airlines connect you to Cambodia as well.


The Last ‘Flying’ Comet
The Last ‘Flying’ Comet. The story of one man’s passion to restore the cockpit of one of the last remaining De Havilland Comets to full flight simulator status. The video shows the amazing detail that has gone into the restoration of this historic and iconic British airliner. Now anyone who ‘climbs aboard’ this simulator can get a taste of what it was like to fly in the pioneering days of the early jet age. The De Havilland Comet was the first jet airliner to fly anywhere in the world and this example once held pride of place in the British Overseas Airways fleet. Had it not been for the restoration work undertaken this valuable piece of history would have been lost forever.
We are always looking for new subject areas and sectors to make programmes for so if you don’t find yours here please give us a call to discuss your project. Call us on 01386 832 755 or email us firstname.lastname@example.org


Create your list
Browse from thousands of movies and shows.
We send out your disc the next business day.
Watch and repeat
Free returns, plus no due dates or late fees.
Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future.
- Blu-ray• DVD


Research an aspirational world told by the lives of NASA astronauts, engineers, and also their families, where NASA and the space program remained also a focal point of their hopes and fantasies and important.
Watch For All Mankind Full Series Online Free | MovieOrca
MovieOrca is a Free Movies streaming site with zero ads. We let you watch movies online without having to register or paying, with over 10000 movies and TV-Series. You can also Download full movies from MovieOrca and watch it later if you want.


This is fascinating! Scientists have calculated that it would take 110 humans to start a civilization on Mars. 110 people have the power to produce tools and commodities before supplies run out. Of course, any human colony would have to set up home in an oxygen-filled dome. They would need to start their own agriculture, as well as other industries. The hypothetical study assumes that Earth cut off support due to war, failing resources or settlers declaring an independent republic. Space expert Professor Jean-Marc Salotti used a mathematical model to determine the feasibility of survival on another planet and being self-sustaining. He said survival would depend on access to natural resources, work conditions and other assumptions. Elon Musk’s SpaceX program hopes to one day colonize Mars, which is around 140 million miles away.


San Francisco - Wikipedia.
Though located 13 miles 21km south of downtown in unincorporated San Mateo County, San Francisco International Airport SFO is under the jurisdiction of the City and County of San Francisco. SFO is a hub for United Airlines 342 and Alaska Airlines.
San Francisco International Airport - Wikipedia.
In 1961 the airport had helicopter service on San Francisco and Oakland Helicopter Airlines known as SFO Helicopter Airlines, and as SFO Helicopter with 68 flights a day. Helicopters flew from SFO to downtown heliports in San Francisco and Oakland, to a new heliport near the Berkeley Marina and to Oakland Airport OAK.


My simple pleasure...watching hot air balloons
Watching hot air balloons float through the sky is one of my favourite simple pleasures. When I was young we would regularly see hot air balloons flying overhead and watch them land in our local school playing field. The excitement and pleasure of watching hot air balloons glide across the sky has stayed with me for life. Living in Bristol and being close to Ashton Court, a local launch site for hot air balloons, means that I regularly get to enjoy the sight of colourful balloons floating by, sometimes drifting along unknown until you hear the roar of the burner above you.
This weekend is the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta where over 100 balloons take to the sky in a mass ascent each morning and evening (weather permitting!), filling the sky above Bristol with hot air balloons of all shapes, colours and sizes. Five years ago at the Balloon Fiesta Mr C and I took a balloon flight. It was a birthday present and an amazing experience that I had always dreamed of doing. Ever since then the sight of a hot air balloon still takes me back to my childhood love of balloons and the day I went in one.
Taking a moment to stop what I'm doing and watch a hot air balloon drift by is a lifelong love and one of my simple pleasures.


Two space explorers are captive on a planet where no man has ever been before. With no hope of rescue, the two astronauts unfold who they are in one last conversation.
Coming this fall, At The Edge is a space sci-fi short film produced by Mots.
For info: edge.mots.us
Contact: Daniela Nedovescu, firstname.lastname@example.org


2002 Airport Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4 Canada
March 3, 2020 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (CST)
Learn more about opportunities and doing business in the Aerospace and Defence sector and engaging with Indigenous suppliers. This is not a SIMSA-run event.
For more details or to register: https://skaerospaceanddefenceforum2020.eventbrite.ca


3. What airports must have an FAA Airport Operating Certificate (AOC)?
Generally, airports in any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States serving passenger-carrying operations of an air carrier certificated under 14 CFR Part 121 and 14 CFR Part 380 must hold Airport Operating Certificates if -
Scheduled passenger-carrying operations are conducted in aircraft designed for more than 9 passenger seats, and
Unscheduled passenger-carrying operations are conducted in aircraft designed for at least 31 passenger seats,
The authorizing statute exempts Alaskan airports that serve air carrier aircraft with less than 30 seats from Federal airport certification requirements. To learn more about the certification of Alaskan airports, review Alaskan Airports.
Also, any such airport that either leases from or shares its facility with the U.S. Government, such as the Department of Defense, must obtain a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate for those portions of a joint-use or shared-use airport that are within the authority of a person serving passenger-carrying operations defined above
Wildlife 2 we are talking this issue sure there are alot of private companies doing all kinds of work in the US I have no doubts and keeps america turning for sure.
Show me where I can find the same scope and job with a 10x's cost differance for the same workload?
Will always be some variance doesn't matter private or govt, I could list 100's or more on the private side as well, give me a link where one can see the same work and time involved with a 10x mark up by WS. I would love to read any FACTUAL information on this you have.


Some piloting (no pun intended) to master the craft before heading back to Africa in a couple of weeks. Psyched about the possibilities!
Is it enough for a new vertical of creativity? Absolutely! With the becoming maturity of drones new perspectives are within reach. I don't know where this will lead yet, but there's absolutely some new and transcending imagery to be found within this new technology! 🚀📷


Airport Rush is a HTML 5 game where you control to clears aircraft for landing and takeoff, ensuring that prescribed runway separation will exist at all time. Tap the icon for all the steps (landing, enter/exit terminal, takeoff) Successfully takeoff airc
Looking for the best free online airport rush ? Find the latest and the most popular airport rush game here. Explore the inspiring categories to search for your favorite Friv4school airport rush!


G&G Metal Spinners is the industry leader for heavy gauge metal with capabilities in alloys up to 1 1/4 inch thick, and 2 1/2 inches thick in Aluminum.
G&G can spin components from under one inch in diameter to 12 feet, and lighter alloys to 160 inches. We fully comply with current nuclear, aerospace, military, and ASME codes.
G&G is not limited to only spin forming material. We also offer our customers fabrication, welding, grinding, polishing, punching, milling, heat treating, and non-destructive testing.
Our experience includes manufacturing quality products to a variety of industries, ranging from food processing, laundry equipment, air movement and filtration, wheels, and agricultural equipment. Additionally, our products have been used in aerospace and nuclear industries.
We comply fully with accepted nuclear, aerospace and ASME practices. G&G is large enough to handle the toughest jobs with a focus on details and precision.


Back in 2016, we were hyped for the Airlander 10, a 302-foot-long (the world’s longest) hybrid airship. But when it crashed on its second test flight, our enthusiasm was curbed. But a few days ago at the Farnborough Airshow, Hybrid Air Vehicles, an aerospace firm behind the craft, unveiled interiors of a tourist-focused Airlander, and now we’re hyped again.
In collaboration with auto-aviation design consultancy Design Q, HAV designed interiors that live up to our expectations, but if you’re not a fan of heights, you may want to reconsider. The entire cabin is covered in glass, including most of the floors, so you can take in all the views from 20,000 feet.
Source: Relevant Magazine


I just love flying airplanes in Battlefield 1. People tend to underestimate air superiority, but it is definitely something that should be reckoned with. If your team is unable to bring down some enemy planes, your team will be killed from above a lot.
Some people just don't seem to care about planes, while others use their planes just to bring them from spot A to B really quick. It's such a waste, With the right pilot, a plane can actually do a lot of damage. I have helped my team so many times by limiting the progress an enemy made on a capture, or weakening their defenses of another capture spot.
There are 3 types of planes in Battlefield 1. I will give a short description for each plane and how they can be used in the most effective way.
Let's start with the bombers. Bombers are very big and very slow. Because of their size and speed, they are not very agile. If you encounter an enemy plane, you better hope you have a very skilled rear-gunner in your plane. It can hold up to 2 teammates. The front gun is intended to harass the ground units some more, while the rear gun is good at keeping enemy planes off your tail. They can be very useful if the enemy has bombers themselves, or if you have some backup from fighter or attack planes. As long as you can survive long enough to get those kills in, it's worth it. I personally like the basic layout where you get 2 heavy bombs, and 8 mini bombs. You can also choose napalm and torpedo layouts though. I personally like to use them at the start of a new map. You can see why in the video below.
Attack planes are two-seaters. Like the bombers, they have a rear gun to fend off other planes. Although they are much more agile than the bombers, they can not outclass the fighter planes in my opinion. Attack planes are meant to be the hybrid between anti-air and anti-ground. They can and will kill bomber planes and other attack planes. Fighter planes are usually out of their league though, since they lack the agility to pursuit or evade them. I recommend taking the bomber layout, since you can get very decent bomb kills with it.
Fighter planes only have 1 seat. Their agility makes up for it though. This plane is so fast, that if you wish to take down an attack or bomber plane, you will have to slow down a lot. You can take very sharp corners with it, and even though this plane is meant for air-to-air combat, it can still make loads of air-to-ground kills with the trench layout. If you end up in a fight with another fighter plane, your best shot at surviving is to keep flying in circles, or to fly directly at the sun. Once your attacker lost you, you can start to hunt them. Fighter planes are my favorite planes by far. There have been maps where I haven't been killed once, all due to it's agility and speed.
Here is a compilation video I made using all of the different types of planes. It starts with fighter planes, then attack planes, and bomber planes last.


Altitude Hold Mode LS-MIN Dron Quadcopter 0.3MP/5.0MP/4K HD Camera LED Lights FPV WiFi Mini Drone Foldable Profissional Drones
Item NO.: LS-MIN
Material: ABS plastic and electronic components
Color: Black/Grey white
Version: ,with 0.3MP-480P Camera, with 1080P-5.0MP Camera，with 4K Camera/ (Optional)
Motor: 716 Brushed Coreless Motor
Battery: 3.7V 650MAH Lipo Battery (Included)
Transmitter Power: 3 x AAA Battery (Not Included)
Transmitter Mode: Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle)
Flight Time: about 11-13mins
Charging Time: 40 minutes
RC Distance: 50-80m
FPV Distance: 30-50m
Resolution: 30W-480P, 500W-1080P,4K
Camera Angle: Fixed at 25°
Quadcopter Size: 10*5*12.5*3CM (Unfolded)
- Foldable arms, small size, easy to carry.
- With altitude hold mode function, flight is stable.
- In headless mode, there is no need to adjust the position of the aircraft before flying.
- Easily find your way home using the one-button back function.
- Built-in 30W pixel / 500W pixel /4K pixelHD camera. Surprisingly, it can capture stunning pictures and videos from the sky.


In two poignant sorties this week, the head of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa flew the “missing man” over stations at Bhisiana near the Punjab town of Bhatinda and Sarsawa in UP. The first was in his favorite MiG 21 fighter jet and the second in a Mi-17V5 helicopter.
The “missing man” is a formation of three aircraft flying in “arrow” pattern with an uneven gap between the leader and one wing where another plane may have been flying.
It is an aerial salute to honor fallen comrades-in-arms.
For Dhanoa, a veteran fighter pilot and an ebullient Sardar who likes to spread good cheer, the sorties on Monday and Tuesday were redolent with memories from two decades ago as well as from two months back.
On May 27, 1999, Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, flight commander of 17 Squadron that is now based in Bhisiana was shot down and killed in Pakistani fire over the skies of Kargil. A day later that year, a Mi-17 helicopter with Squadron Leader R Pundhir, Flight Lieutenant S Muhilan and Sergeant R K Sahu, were shot down after they detected enemy movement in the Drass sector also near Kargil. The 152 Helicopter Unit was then, as now, based in Sarsawa.
The 20th anniversary of the last aerial engagement with Pakistani forces has roughly coincided with the air battle near the Line of Control in Kashmir in February this year. Though the Balakote air battle and airstrike that followed the fatalities on policemen in Pulwama in a terror strike was political propellant for the Modi alliance in the run-up to the elections, in purely military terms its scores are suspect.
India lost a MiG 21 fighter jet to Pakistani fire on February 27, its pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan taken prisoner of war and later released after three days. Tragically, a Mi-17 helicopter also crashed near Srinagar on the morning of February 27, killing seven air warriors and a civilian.
It is now transpiring in an internal court of inquiry by the air force that the fatal helicopter crash was probably a consequence of a “blue-on-blue” or “friendly fire” – the helicopter was shot down by an Israeli Spyder missile that was fired by the Indian Air Force’s own air-defence unit at the Srinagar air base. In the taut and tension-filled hours of that early morning when all forces in Jammu and Kashmir were on hair-trigger alert, the air-defence unit may have mistaken it for intruding Pakistani aircraft.
In the twenty years that separate the Kargil war and the Balakote strike, the Indian Air Force’s has been a tale of tardy modernization. Re-equipping itself with aircraft that can fly faster, radars that can see better, and missiles that aim finer is as yet an incomplete essay.
Dhanoa’s rite of passage in these years – he was a commanding officer of a MiG 27 fighter squadron in 1999 – is such a story. It was under his watch as a commanding officer of that squadron that a MiG 27 ground-attack aircraft was shot down too in 1999. It is under his watch as the head of the Indian Air Force now that India is coping with the most recent shoot-downs this year.
In the interim, governments have changed. Modi’s majority, the kind not experienced by any party since 1984, has been won on the back of the IAF’s sorties.
(Sujan Dutta is a Delhi-based journalist. He has covered wars in Kargil, Iraq and Afghanistan, apart from reporting on armed conflict, insurgencies and elections from across the subcontinent and West Asia for more than 30 years).
Disclaimer: Views expressed in this article are solely that of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of www.cuckoo-news.com
Comment here (your name & contact optional)


At the age of 14, glued to a television set as Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, Réal Laplaine decided he would become Canada's first astronaut. By the age of 16, still in school and working a part-time job, he financed his own way, learning to fly planes. His plan was to become a bush pilot, figuring that if he could survive the rigors of Canada's frontier, a profession more or less equivalent to test pilots who were the usual crop for new astronauts, that NASA would accept him as an astronaut. Sadly, he got sidetracked, but he never lost sight of his dream to leave the planet and explore the stars. Today, he pens novels, mostly soft science fiction which focus on how his characters deal with the inevitability of First Contact, their interaction with highly advanced artificial intelligence, and navigating the stars into new realms. He has never considered his work to be just science fiction, because, as we all know, what was considered "science fiction" several decades ago, is now reality. He grew up in Canada, then moved to America where he worked and travelled the world, and where the seeds of his writing career began. Today he lives in Sweden, and in the not too distant future, he plans to reach his dream of space-jockeying into orbit around Earth.


OK guys I'm really short on cash and I'm looking for the best freeware FSX addons. Im not talking about aircraft but everything except aircraft. Hi,half a year ago I decided to uninstall FSX(Microsoft Flight Simulator X) because there was a bug. When I tried to reinstall it there where lots of problems. The best Flight Simulator add-ons on the Net! Freeware , all quality addons for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, FSX, FS9 FS2004, FS2002, CFS2, FS98, Combat Flight. REX - WorldWide Airports HD for FSX P3D - FSPilotShop. Flight Simulator X FSX Steam Prepar3D Texture Enhancement Utilities FSX Addons hardware, yokes, pedals.
Download center for FSX, FS2004, and P3D X-PLANE 9 10. Discover our selection of the best freeware add-ons with automatic installation. Download website for aircraft, helicopters, sceneries and add-ons for FSX, FSX-Steam and Prepar3D. Last updated: the 28th of April 2017. Can't find the freeware scenery you are looking for? Take a look at the commercial scenery listing: www.flightsim-scenery.com. Пакет дополнений Flight Simulator X SP2 позволяет исправить следующие неполадки, обнаруженные. Airbus A380. "Project Merge". Important! "vol.2 Airbus Wilco A380 V2" must be installed. Год выпуска: 2010 Жанр: дополнение к MS FS Разработчик: Feelthere Издательство: Feelthere Платформа: MS FS9/FSX. Last updated: the 28th of April 2017. Can t find the freeware scenery you are looking for? Take a look at the commercial scenery listing: www.flightsim-scenery.com. New and custom aircraft and add-ons for Flight Simulator X, Flight Simulator 2004 and X-Plane. Tag: fsx 2017. Everything You Wanted To Know About Microsoft Flight Simulator 2017. Posted on May 13, 2016 January 21, 2017 by BestFlightSimulator2017. Dec 16, 2016 In 2017 we will have some new sims, some old ones coming back to life Now, all of the sudden, we have Dovetail Games picking up the FSX. Mar 7, 2017 image Hey everyone! We'll be hosting the Fifth Annual Fantasy Strike Expo from June 2nd - 4th in Oakland, CA! FSX is a fun weekend event. The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Buy FSX: Steam Edition + Skychaser Add-On Twin Pack 22/03/2017.
Optimized for Orbx Germany North. Another scenery II now also for FSX. Czech Republic, Czech General Aviation Airfields revival 2017. 73 airfields in the Czech. Jan 12, 2017 How to build a perfect PC for FSX and P3D? Look at my suggestions for a dream PC and for a budget version. NOTAM from the team at Dovetail Games: The brand new Dovetail Games Online Store is live and, for a limited… April 13, 2017; FSX Admin. Read More. The ultimate flight simulator site for FSX, FS2004, X-Plane, Prepar3D and more. Thousands of searchable flight simulation file downloads, message forums, photo. FSX DOWNLOADS, FSX . wow wow wow,this is a fantastic airport i have a low end pc and this copes very well with all my sliders to the max. there The MS FSX (FS10) and FSX-SE Forum. . Strategies for reconciling the discrepancies between
Check out the latest GeForce news and reviews, including GPU benchmarks, overclocking guides, GeForce optimized PC games, and cutting edge GeForce and 3D technology. NEW PRODUCT! FSFlyingSchool Pro 2017 + GPS Tutor Pack FOR ONLY .95 Save 25%! Our new EXPRESS PROCESSING for this product emails. Milano Linate LIML is a major airport in Italy ranked 4th in 2015 with more than 9 million passengers a year It is also the second airport of Milan behind Malpensa.


Main / Travel & Local / Lufthansa fleet fsx
Lufthansa fleet fsx
Name: Lufthansa fleet fsx
File size: 947mb
In the category selection of FSX/P3D select "Lufthansa Pack" of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried and fleet size. Just the VC added and altacosturacp.com edited to allow correct VC views. TDS wonderful native FSX Boeing model. See VC docs to get the best out of the VC. FSX Lufthansa multi-aircraft package. This package contains the full Lufthansa Airbus A, A, A, A, A, A, A, Boeing.
Complete package of the Project Open Sky B version 4 in Lufthansa livery, Copy & Paste the "Boeing OSV4" folder into your FSX Airplanes folder. This Lufthansa repaint is based off the default White FSX Boeing This repaint is Ironically, there are no 's in the Lufthansa fleet. Installation. FSX Boeing Lufthansa Package with VC. Just the VC added and altacosturacp.com edited to allow correct VC views. TDS wonderful native FSX Boeing.
FS/FSX Fictional Lufthansa Boeing Aircraft wingspan / newest winglets have been upgraded, also featuring a new 2D panel. This package is painted in bit textures, and is compatible with FSX and FS9. Representative fleet of Lufthansa A including D-AIHQ, D-AIHP.


Read more at AsiaOne.com
— by Rainer Cheung: Flights might have halted, but who says you can’t board a plane anyways?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to jet across the globe in the name of work, here’s your chance to walk a day in a flight attendant’s shoes too.
Under Thai Airway’s Thai Flight Training Academy, members of the public are welcome aboard as cabin crew trainees in their Be Our Guest, Be Our Crew programme — a newly-launched initiative to help cope with the drastic fall in demand for air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic…
Image courtesy of Crew Journey


Philippines: Clark Airport Soars, Aviation Sector Prepares for Takeoff
The Philippines is taking to the skies with ambitious plans. At the Singapore Airshow, a major aviation event, they’re pitching Clark International Airport to become the next Asian hub for investment. Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is unveiling a roadmap to modernize the entire aviation sector.
Clark: Poised for Takeoff
Clark International Airport, north of Manila, boasts advantages for investors. It’s modern, has room to grow, and offers lower costs than the crowded Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) target Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) providers. They see Clark as a cost-effective service center for regional airlines. Additionally, they aim to attract passenger airlines by highlighting Clark’s strategic location and growing connectivity.
Masterplan for Modernization in the Philippines
Recognizing the need for broader improvements, CAAP’s masterplan tackles current challenges. Key areas include:
- Infrastructure development: Expanding and modernizing existing airports, and building new ones like the Davao and Bicol International Airports.
- Safety and security: Enhancing regulations and procedures, investing in advanced technology, and improving training programs for aviation personnel.
- Technology adoption: Integrating automation and digital air traffic management systems to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
- Air traffic management: Optimizing air traffic flow and airspace utilization to reduce congestion, particularly at NAIA.
Compliance Assures Confidence
Supporting this growth, the DOTr guarantees continued adherence to international aviation standards. This commitment fosters a secure and reliable environment, further boosting investor confidence and ensuring passenger safety.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Philippines
While the Philippines has ambitious plans, there are hurdles. Attracting investments requires competitive offers and a stable regulatory environment. Streamlining bureaucracy and guaranteeing transparency are crucial. Additionally, developing the necessary talent pool and fostering collaboration between government and industry stakeholders are essential for long-term success.
Despite the challenges, the Philippines’ expanding economy, strategic location, and rising air travel demand offer significant opportunities. By leveraging Clark’s potential, effectively implementing the masterplan, and maintaining compliance with international standards, the Philippines can carve a niche for itself as a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia, attracting investments, creating jobs, and driving tourism and economic growth.


Although Dease Lake is a small town located in Northern British Columbia, we do have a paved runway airport, 2 helicopter bases and 1 float base.
Air services in Dease Lake
Dease Lake Airport ( CYDL )
The airport is not towered and is open to public general and commercial aviation. For more information to use the airport please check your latest CFS.
Brief airport info: Runway : 02/20 – 60003 x 100 feet – Asphalt – Runway ID lights strobes – PAPI for aircraft with eye-towheel height up to 25 feet. Elevation : 2634 Feet MSL
Dease Lake Float base
Lake Else Helicopters


Enjoy the stealth helicopter fighter which is the best in gunship helicopter games. Operate a gunship battle helicopter to demolish the enemy defenses. You got a stealth helicopter fighter and you will use it to destroy the enemy. Use the power of gunship battle helicopter to overcome and survive the war base assets. Gunship helicopter games never exposed you to such a variety of missions. So let’s have an awesome flight in HELICOPTER WAR: ENEMY BASE.
To effectively complete all missions, you have to take cover in the blues and stay away from the enemy trackers. You have to keep a durable and stable aim along with extremely precise flight navigation skills to take down the enemies from a distance. The user will be provided with smooth and easy controls but it’s going to be a hard fight and if one of the enemy trackers identifies your position, counter shooting will immediately begin. In each challenging mission, you will have to destroy some of their assets including the panzer, armored truck and their big fighter jet.
It’s time to fly gunship battle helicopter for the heroic gunship war. In the history of gunship helicopter games, our stealth helicopter fighter has the smoothest controls and it will definitely blow your mind. HELICOPTER WAR: ENEMY BASE is one of the 3D helicopter game you would love to play.
Helicopter War: Enemy Base is a free software application from the Action subcategory, part of the Games & Entertainment category.
The app is currently available in English and it was last updated on 2016-08-22. The program can be installed on Android.
Helicopter War: Enemy Base (version 1.1) has a file size of 33.55 MB and is available for download from our website.
Just click the green Download button above to start. Until now the program was downloaded 0 times.
We already checked that the download link to be safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded software with your antivirus.


Infographic: The Future of NASA
A lot has been implied in the media about what may or may not come of NASA in the 21st century? Will we ever reach Mars? Should we go back to the moon? This infographic was created in partnership with Good in order to document where the future of NASA is heading.
We create great content that brings people to your website.Let's Work Together


Silent Warriors, Incredible Courage
The Declassified Stories of Cold War Reconnaissance Flights and the Men Who Flew Them
The thrilling secret history of the American pilots who risked their lives to protect their country during the Cold War
The outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 took the American military by surprise. Rushing to respond, the US and its allies developed a selective overflight program to gather intelligence. Silent Warriors, Incredible Courage is a history of the Cold War overflights of the Soviet Union, its allies, and the People's Republic of China, based on extensive interviews with dozens of pilots who flew these dangerous missions.
In 1954 the number of flights expanded, and the highly classified SENSINT program was born. Soon, American RB-45C, RB-47E/H, RF-100s, and various versions of the RB-57 were in the air on an almost constant basis, providing the president and military leadership with hard facts about enemy capabilities and intentions. Eventually the SENSINT program was replaced by the high-flying U-2 spy plane. The U-2 overflights removed the mysteries of Soviet military power. These flights remained active until 1960 when a U-2 was shot down by Russian missiles, leading to the end of the program. Shortly thereafter planes were replaced by spy satellites.
The overflights were so highly classified that no one, planner or participant, was allowed to talk about them—and no one did, until the overflight program and its pictorial record was declassified in the 1990s. Through extensive research of existing literature on the overflights and interviews conducted by Wolfgang W. E. Samuel, this book reveals the story of the entire overflight program through the eyes of the pilots and crew who flew the planes. Samuel's account tells the stories of American heroes who risked their lives—and sometimes lost them—to protect their country.
"This beautifully written book gives vital insight into an often overlooked but vitally important era of the Cold War, the incomparably brave reconnaissance flights by US aircraft around and into territory of the Soviet Union. It was a time when jet aircraft were new, the Cold War was blooming, and any mistakes could have been fatal. This gives the inside story from the viewpoint of the brave and incredibly skilled airmen who flew dangerous missions to keep the US safe. "- Colonel Walter J. Boyne, USAF (Ret.), former Director of the National Air and Space Museum
"Here at last is an account that fills a major gap in our knowledge of those years and brings back into the picture a substantial number of Americans who risked their lives—and sometimes lost them—in protecting this country but who could not be publicly recognized for their great service at the time. "- Dr. Gerhard L. Weinberg, professor emeritus at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II
"As readable as any adventurous spy story. This book will be a valuable contribution to the literature about American reconnaissance. "- Al Stettner, docent, National Air and Space Museum
"Excellent, both in terms of structure and story. "- Richard Hallion, historian, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and USAF


Learn more about the applications Perfect Parts supports. We supply a wide range of components to help you in building a multitude of applications. We support everything from automotive, medical, military, aerospace, commerical, robotics applications, and more.
Applications & Technologies
- Parts Added: (11,234,000)
- Unique Products: (356,314,000)
- New Manufacturer: (573)
- Total Manufacturers: (4,000+)
- Platinum Member Unique Products: (425,000,000+)


There are three major types of buying situations in business markets discuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane identify and discuss the. A discussion of the capacity supply - demand balance within the global commercial air transport industry the boeing company august 2013 aviation system analysis. Home essays boing selling a dream boing selling a dream discuss the nature of discuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane. Boeing: selling a dreamliner through the lengthy buying/discovery process from here, the customer will develop i was renamed to boeing airplane.
Page 2- boeing | 787 news & discussion (no photos please) airports and aviation. 4 discuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane in what major ways does this process differ from the buying process a passenger might go through in. The business buying process consider the major influences on business buyers found in the boeing supplier wesbite and then discuss boeing's customer loyalty. Enjoy proficient essay writing and custom writing services provided by professional academic writers log in 1-888-987-2022 1-888-987-2022 customer #654156.
The boeing current market outlook (cmo) is dedicated to accurately forecasting new airplane demand over the next 20 years. Airline cost performance in asia and south america – a process given even more urgency by the ing additional services for which their target customer. Discuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane what is boeing selling in the 787 dreamliner discuss this in terms of the core benefit, actual product. Airlinetrendscom is an independent the expectation transfer happens in customer-business relationships when an of it’s new boeing 787-9. Boeing 787 dreamliner this book offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the first all-new airplane developed by boeing the authors discuss not.Discuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane 2 out of 5 based on 127 ratings discuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane discuss the. Aviation week's editors discuss defense, space, commercial aviation and safety every friday on the check 6 podcast. Singapore airlines agreed to buy $138 billion worth of boeing jets, inking the deal at the white house on monday. Basics of aircraft market analysis by: a broad & expanding customer base, the following sections discuss each of the market-driven factors in greater detail.
Airplane geeks podcast azerbaijan airlines became the launch customer for boeing’s 787 landing gear we discuss developing programs in the black. Stretch 'r wings aircraft equipment maker business plan executive this process may take longer efforts to increase brand awareness and customer. Discuss the implications of each in terms of to work on the dealdiscuss the customer buying process for a boeing airplane to boeing individual.
The challenge of innovation in highly main features of the 787 airplane design are complete and detailed and explaining the challenge of innovation posed by. Boeing built his first airplane in 1916 boeing built training planes officer of the largest customer we have on boeing declined to discuss the. Whether you are buying an central business jets proudly boasts a three-decade history providing the highest level customer or call us to discuss your.Download


Guangzhou Baiyun District Xinshi North dragon decoration materials factory
Guangzhou Baiyun District Xinshi Xiao Ping Nan Lu two Industrial Zone No. 3
Tel: 020-36405790 13602848106
Changsha Huanghua Airport (IATA Code: CSX, ICAO Code: ZGHA) is situated in the east ofHunan Province, Changsha City, is the 4E level civil airport, about 22 kilometers from Changshacity. The airport was started in June 25, 1986 and its maiden voyage in August 29, 1989, has alength of 3200 meters of the runway, in 2013 December to start the second runway construction project, the runway 3800 meters long, 60 meters wide, planned construction period of 2 years,will be able to meet the Airbus A380 and F aircraft requirements. Terminal building area of 260000 square meters, with annual admission capacity of 22000000 passengers; a total of 28foreign airlines operating in Changsha, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airline Co, Shenzhen airlines, Okay Airways in the establishment of the operation base. It has opened 130 routes,including the Chinese mainland cities and Hongkong, Macao, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung,Taiwan routes as well as to the Thailand Bangkok, Phuket, Seoul, Daegu, Busan, Singapore,Japan, Osaka, Vietnam and so on regular flights to more than 90 cities in china.


ETHS CubeSat Team Competed in the National CubeSat Challenge
May 26, 2022 2:10pm CT
Evanston Township High School’s CubeSat team, named the “Space or Bust Wildkits,” participated in the inaugural CubeSat Challenge this month and were one of six teams to be included in the final presentations at the national event.
The ETHS team, consisting of senior Connor McGuire, and juniors Rohil Bose, William Comess, Meris Goldfarb, and Luca Zerega, had to design, build, and test a miniature cube satellite prototype, or “CubeSat.” You can watch their presentation here.
The competition is sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is designed to challenge students' knowledge on engineering, programming, and space. For more information, visit the CubeSat Challenge website.
1600 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Embracing its diversity, ETHS dedicates itself to educating all students to their fullest potential.


Just a few days ago we ventured over to the airport for a field trip with some other homeschoolers. The kids enjoyed going into the hangars to see the planes up close and watch a few take off.
In the training center they had coloring, historical and dot to dot plane books for the kids to work on. It was a nice addition.
Little trooper who stayed with me and napped in the training center.
It’s a lot of fun for the parents too!
Add to your day with paper air planes, propeller science, and a lesson in the history of air travel!


Coloring Pages of Saturn has image of Saturn Planet to print and color. As per distance from Sun, Saturn is sixth planet and is second largest in size, after Jupiter. Saturn is a gas giant with an average radius of about nine times that of Earth. It is the only planet with a ring system around it, that consists of nine continuous main rings and three discontinuous arcs. Saturn is the only planet with 62 natural satellites. You can print and color planets coloring pages from our website, including Coloring Pages of Saturn. Enjoy coloring.


– Click on the image to enlarge or purchase –
On Friday May 8, 2015, The Mall in Washington DC was witness to one of the most spectacular flying displays of World War II vintage airplanes. Over 50 aircraft took part in the Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover. This hour long flyby consisted of 15 historically sequenced warbird formations representing America’s major battles during the war.
As spectacular as this display was, I was unable to make any meaningful images which not only captured the planes but also the famous landmarks on The Mall. For those who wish to see the results of my effort, I have posted a few on the gallery where today’s image can also be found.
The following day, a few of the planes from the flyover took part in Fly-In to Victory Day: A Celebration of the End of World War II in Europe at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.
The day itself did not start out too well. Low cloud prevented the expected planes from the flyover from being able to land. Being that the Udvar-Hazy Center is alongside Dulles International Airport meant that considerable coordination was needed just to get these warbirds on the ground. With the originally arranged window in the commercial airport’s take-off and landing schedule missed, it meant that it would be difficult to get the planned planes on the ground once the low cloud cleared. When we first arrived no one knew if any of the warbirds would be able to make it.
By early afternoon the low cloud had cleared. Negotiations with the control tower at Dulles provided a new window for five of the planes to be able to land. As can be imagined, once the planes were parked on the apron and the barriers removed to allow the pubic access, the planes became surrounded by people eager to get a closer look at these magnificent machines. As I wandered through the crowds capturing some close-ups of the details of the aircraft, the scene of today’s image caught my eye.
The planes were parked just outside the main building of the Udvar-Hazy Center. The surround to the large access doors, through which the exhibits in the museum are brought in, consisted of large glass panels. These panels reflected both the visitors and the planes they were here to see.
I don’t normally give anything but a descriptive title to my images. This one, though, deserved to be different. I have titled this one “Reflections of History” as the reflections in the windows are of both the historic planes as well as a one-off historic day which will never be repeated.


The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival (or as I call it, Jewfest South) started up last Saturday night at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, and of course I was there.
After some introductions and thank-yous to all the people who make the festival work, we finally launched (pun intended) into the opening night film. AN ARTICLE OF HOPE is the story of Col. Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. He was the son of a Holocaust survivor, a decorated veteran of the Israeli Air Force, and selected to be a crew member on the space shuttle Columbia. Unfortunately, that's the space shuttle Columbia that broke up on reentry and killed everyone on board. And the scenes in mission control as they lose contact are some of the most chilling scenes I've ever seen.
But this isn't just a movie about a tragedy. It's a movie about triumphing over tragedy. It's a movie about people persevering even if individual people pass away. It's a story of faith. It's a story about a lot of things (all crammed into a dense 54 minutes, with really no seconds of wasted time.) And, in the most literal sense, it's a movie about a little torah scroll that was hidden in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and brought along on the space shuttle (it was never recovered in the wreckage.) And in one of my favorite lines in the movie, it's not about how a man carried a tiny scroll into space, but about how a tiny scroll carried a people into space.
Afterwards there was an excellent panel discussion with director Daniel Cohen, Ilan's widow Rona Ramon, and Ilan's friend and fellow astronaut (and a Jew who put a mezuzah over the entrance to his bunk in the International Space Station) Garrett Reisman. A very moving and emotional night all around.
And, I'm pleased to help announce some big news hot off the presses. They have just finished a deal and AN ARTICLE OF HOPE will play on PBS Jan 31, 2013, the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Columbia disaster.
Running Time: 54 minutes
My Total Minutes: 300,877


Now we are celebrating the Anniversary of the first men landed on the moon. The USA challenged to defeat the Russians. They send out astronauts to the most hazardous and dangerous adventure : “to walk to the moon”
On July 21, 1969, while some of us sleeping and some of us are not even alive yet, two men taken over the television. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are the first men landed on the moon. An astonishing triumph for the USA. We awed by the courage of the two astronauts. They didn’t care if they were not able to come back to Earth.
Neil Armstrong (left) and Buzz Aldrin (right)
(photo courtesy of spacekids.co.uk)
How do they feel when they see the earth by far. They are outside of the planet that they live in. Goosebumps I must say. This is what they called a “historic steps for human specie”. The Moon is hundred thousand and more kilometers distant from the Earth, and we did it. Neil Armstrong called it “ One giant leap for mankind”. It was a breakthrough that we can do anything with the help of science. Another technological achievements that we can soar high and go outside and beyond the space and step your foot on the cosmic sand.
Lunar Rover is the advanced technology that helps these men to roam on the moon’s surface. Neil Armstrong said the historic words, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
What Else are we capable of? Thanks to Apollo, it makes the impossible possible.
One thought on “43 years ago today: Man on the moon what’s next? Planet?”
Thanks for the likes 🙂


Marshall County Airport in Lacon, Illinois features two runways: Runway 13/31, which is 4,003 feet long and made of asphalt, and Runway 18/36, which is 2,199 feet long and also made of asphalt. The airport provides services such as fueling, maintenance, and aircraft rentals, and serves as an essential transportation hub for the surrounding community. From our Things to Do with Kids in Marshall, Stark, and Woodford Counties blog: Love watching airplanes take off? This “out-of-the-box” idea needs just a sprinkle of creativity to bring to life … take some sheets of paper and markers along, color or doodle paper airplanes while you wait to watch real planes soar! OR grab a few books and enjoy reading with your kiddos while waiting for those planes to land. The airport is open to the public daily, however, we recommend visiting on the weekends to see the most planes take off and land.


Sebastian Kawa is a Polish glider pilot, nine times World Champion, world (FAI) leading glider competition pilot (currently number two in the world rankings of the FAI Gliding Commission) and the current World Champion in 15m Class. Born in 15 November 1972.
Sebastian Kawa is a second-generation glider pilot, together with his father Tomasz Kawa (an accomplished competition pilot as well) associated with the Mountain Gliding School “Żar” in southern Poland. In his youth, before becoming a pilot, Sebastian Kawa was a competitive sailor in Cadet, Optimist and 420 class, with multiple titles in national championships and participation in top level European and world events. He is also (like his parents) a qualified physician, Sebastian Kawa works at the General Hospital in Bielsko-Biała.


2hrs 7mins | Biography, Drama, History | 17th February, 2017
The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program.
Directed by: Theodore Melfi
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
Please note: Running time listed is feature only, please allow extra time for adverts and trailers.


VelocityOne™ Flight includes everything you need to get off the ground. The included throttle quadrant with dedicated trim wheel and a realistic yoke with integrated rudder controls equips every home-pilot with a full suite of controls right out of the box. Plus, experience immersive audio and coordinate your flight through the integrated headset audio jack.
REALISTIC YOKE DESIGN
True-to-life 180° yoke handle rotation tuned for smooth and precise adjustments of any aircraft. Built to last with a non-contact hall effect sensor in the yoke shaft, you’ll have smooth control over long-term usage
MODULAR THROTTLE QUADRANT
Dual lever and vernier controls along with 10 programmable buttons and an integrated trim wheel provide a realistic experience for both light aircrafts and heavy jets. Customize your throttle controls with included custom lever handles to match your preferred aircraft.
STATUS INDICATOR PANEL
Receive real-time status alerts and monitor essential cockpit, navigation and engine systems and warnings. Customize the color of the ambient light, and swap between two different panels to fine-tune the cockpit to your liking.


On Sunday 26th September 1943 inhabitants of Bulphan and West Horndon witnessed the tragic accident of two USAF B17 “Flying Fortress’ bombers the “Dorsal Queen” and “Raunchy Wolf”, colliding in mid-air and crashing near Dillingham Hall Farm and Notti’s Farm resulting in the deaths of all but one of the crews. The sole survivor was the Dorsal Queen’s tail gunner, Sgt John Adams.
On Saturday 22nd September a service of commemoration, thanksgiving and remembrance was held at St Mary’s, Bulphan to mark the 75th Anniversary of this accident. Present were Lieutenant Colonel Jim Gringras (assistant Air Attaché US Embassy) and family, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Slazinik (Officer Commanding 100th Air Refuelling Wing, RAF Mildenhall) and family, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex Mr Stephen Bennett and his wife, Councillor Barbara Rice (Mayor of Thurrock) and Councillor Sheila Murphy (Mayor of Brentwood). Also present was the Chairman of Thurrock Branch Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Mr Jim Gooding who himself served as a tail gunner on Lancaster’s in WW2, flying from RAF Mildenhall, as well as members of RAFA, RBL and other interested groups. The Base Honour Guard from RAF Mildenhall also attended. The service was conducted by Reverend Sue Mann Rector of the Benefice of Orsett, Bulphan and Horndon on the Hill, with the address and blessing made by the Venerable Mike Lodge, Archdeacon of Southend, Mr Stephen Bennett DL read the lesson and Lt Col Gringras and Lt Col Slazinik read the names of the crews.
Janet McCheynne relayed her mother’s memories of the incident and how Sgt Adams came to their door, although injured and somewhat shaken was largely OK after his ordeal. It was mentioned that Sgt Adams never flew again after this.
Wreaths were laid by Lt Col Gringras and Lt Col Slazinik on behalf of the United States Air Force and Mr Jim Gooding on behalf of RAFA, during the Act of Remembrance.
Jane Bennett (of Bennett funeral services) presented framed a framed Roll of Honour Lt Col Gringras, Lt Col Slazinik, Cllr Rice and Cllr Murphy.
The ladies of Bulphan WI provided refreshments after the service.