PR Support to Air Arabia Services Launch
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SPRING PR delivers exceptional PR support and event management services to clients across various industries: One of them has been Air Arabia. In 2013, Air Arabia had announced its plan to launch flights from Sharjah to Yerevan, making Yerevan the 86th destination for the company. As a low-cost airline, Air Arabia wanted to communicate the affordability and convenience of its services to the Armenian market while maintaining its high standards of safety and customer satisfaction. To ensure the successful launch of its services in Armenia, Air Arabia trusted SPRING PR for full PR support and event management.
In October 2003, Air Arabia took off and has since been connecting passengers from Sharjah International Airport to an extensive network of destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent. As a celebrated airline, Air Arabia prioritizes providing passengers with comfortable, reliable, and cost-effective travel experiences.
SPRING PR played a vital role in the success of Air Arabia’s services launch in Armenia through its professional event management and media relations style. We organized a press conference that served as an excellent platform for Air Arabia to introduce its services, pricing policy, and future plans to the Armenian market. Our team also provided extensive support for the media outreach campaign before and after the event to ensure that the launch received significant media coverage.
To create a cohesive visual identity for the event, we took special brand materials into account and worked closely with vendors to create an engaging event space that effectively showcased Air Arabia’s brand. Our team also ensured that all speakers and attendees were well-prepared for the press conference by providing them with briefing documents.
During the press conference, representatives from Air Arabia and SPRING PR delivered insightful presentations on the airline’s entry into the Armenian market, highlighting the unique selling points of its services, such as affordability, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Thanks to SPRING PR’s strategic approach and attention to detail, the Air Arabia services launch in Armenia was a resounding success. The event generated significant buzz among the target audience and received positive media coverage, helping Air Arabia establish a strong presence in the Armenian market.
- 15 attended media outlets
- 30 media publications
- 28,000 total potential audience


Kerbal Space Program
Kerbal Space Program is a sandbox space simulator where the player becomes the leader of a space program organized by an alien race. You can easily create your space ships and explore the galaxy with Kerbals. Download Kerbal Space Program on your PC from Steam and join all the fun.
Kerbal Space Program Outlook 5/5
The first thing that must be mentioned in the Kerbal Space Program review is how adorable all the Kerbals look. Kerbals, who are green humanoids with goggled eyes, live on Kerbin. They built the spaceport, and now they are ready to explore the outer space. You can build the spaceship and travel around the universe. There are numerous outstanding views from the space, different planets, and multiple celestial bodies. Graphics are simple and, at the same time, attractive.
The Gameplay Specifics 5/5
Kerbal Space Program sandbox game offers so many possibilities for players, it is easy to get lost there. However, these activities significantly increase replay value. You play as the main constructor and the leader of the research group. You can send Kerbals to explore other planets and plan how to invade the space.
There are three modes in the game. Science mode in Kerbal Space Program full game allows you to do various experiments and study alien technologies. Career mode is for ambitious players who want to lead Kerbals to the progress. This mode offers you to become the head of the department of space research. Free sandbox mode offers you to build the spaceship from any components you see.
The features of the Kerbal Space Program game:
- Players can build rockets, a spaceship of many forms and from any materials they want;
- You can try your skills in navigating the spaceship yourself;
- Players are able to train Kerbals and send them into space to explore other planets;
- You can lead the missions;
- There are plenty of new technologies you can research and use for your benefits. Players can create communication between spaceships and the center of flights’ control;
- You can gather information about the planets you see on your way.
Kerbal Space Program Tech Characteristics 5/5
Kerbal Space Program PC game has intuitive controls and does not require anything special from players. You will learn in no time how to navigate the game, even if you don’t know anything about aerodynamics. The game does not require an Internet connection. It needs 4GB of RAM and 3GB of hard drive space. The game is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. This is a mission for one player only.
Space Saga from Kerbals
Kerbals are friendly and hilarious aliens who may not have all the wisdom of the Universe, but at least they are trying. Kerbal Space Program sandbox game is entertaining and relaxing game for everyone who love space, spaceships, building, and aliens. After you download Kerbal Space Program on your PC, you can choose what exactly you want to do on the alien planet and how far do you want to go with space explorations.
- Graphics 5
- Gameplay 5
- Controls 5
- Replay Value 5
Adorable graphics and cute characters.
Very interesting singleplayer mode.
- Everyone enjoy playing this game


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Fish In SpacePosted on the 29th November 2013
Possibly one of the lesser known facts about fish is their claim to have 'boldly gone where no man has been before'. The notion of sending animals into space originally only served to test the survivability of spaceflight, before manned space missions were attempted. Once this was established, animals have been widely flown to investigate various biological processes along with the effects microgravity and space flight might have on them.
It first started when the limited supply of captured German V-2 rockets led to the U.S. use of high-altitude balloon launches carrying, amongst other species, the humble Goldfish (Carassius auratus) to heights of up to 144,000 feet. These high-altitude balloon flights from 1947-1960 tested radiation exposure, physiological response, life support and recovery systems.
Skylab 3 (the second manned mission to the first American space station, Skylab, in 1973) carried the first fish in space; a Mummichog. The Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) is a small killifish found in the eastern United States. Also known as mummies, gudgeons, and mud minnows, these fish are found in brackish and coastal waters including estuaries and salt marshes along the eastern seaboard of the United States, as well as the Atlantic coast of Canada. It is noted for its hardiness and ability to tolerate highly variable salinity, temperature fluctuations (from 6 °C to 35 °C), and for its ability to withstand very low oxygen levels, a wide variety of toxins, and survive in heavily polluted ecosystems. The mummichog was therefore thought to be the perfect subject for space flight. Mummichog were also flown by the U.S. on the Apollo-Soyuz joint mission, launched July 15, 1975 and several Soviet Bion program missions which consisted of satellites with biological cargoes. Subsequently, Salyut 5, launched on June 22, 1976, carried a different fish species; a Zebra Danio (Danio rerio).
During the1990s the U.S. dramatically expanded the number of species by carrying Medaka (Japanese rice fish: Oryzias latipes), Oyster Toadfish (Opsanus tau) and Swordtails (Xiphophorus helleri) as well as brine shrimp (Artemia salina), sea urchins, and jellyfish aboard Space Shuttle flights.
In 2008, German researchers launched a rocket carrying 72 small cichlids on a brief space flight to study motion sickness. The fish were in an unmanned rocket that blasted off from a launch pad in northern Sweden and were filmed as they swam around weightlessly in small aquariums during the 10-minute space flight. The German team subsequently studied the video to see if some of the fish swam in circles because that is what fish do when they experience motion sickness. It was hoped that the experiment can help shed light on why some people experience motion sickness while others do not, because the mechanisms involved are similar for both fish and humans. The cichlids selected for this experiment where once again chosen because of appearing to easily cope with the stress of space flight.
More recently, in October 2012, 32 Medaka fish were delivered to the International Space Station by Soyuz TMA-06M. These fish are part of an experiment to study how fish adapt to the absence of gravity where the astronauts aboard the outpost will monitor changes in the fish as they live in orbit. The fish will live inside a space-age fish tank, called the Aquatic Habitat in the Kibo module, which was delivered to the space station on an earlier flight. Scientists are particularly interested in how the skeletal systems of fish change in the near weightless environment aboard the space station. Again, experiments such as the one with Medaka fish do not hold potential benefits for only space-flyers. The results of these types of studies can have far-reaching effects on Earth too (e.g. osteoporosis: 'brittle bones'). The lessons learned from studying the skeletal systems of fish in space can inform scientists on the ground about how bones degrade over time here on Earth.
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Sky Drive Inc started making prototypes for flying cars in 2014.
– The first test drive was conducted on August 25 with the car taking off with one person aboard- The company hopes to produce more cars by 2023 for the market
The test drive for the Sky Drive Inc car was conducted on August 25 at the Toyota Test Field, one of the largest in Japan and home to the car company’s development base.
“We are extremely excited to have achieved Japan’s first-ever manned flight of a flying car in the two years since we founded Sky Drive… with the goal of commercialising such aircraft,” CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa said in a statement.
The SD-03 entered history as one of the world’s smallest electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle that takes up the space of about two parked cars.
The vehicle has been designed with one seat and eight motors with two propellers on each side to ensure safety in emergency situations.
“We wanted this vehicle to be futuristic, charismatic and desirable for all future customers, while fully incorporating the high technology of SkyDrive,” Design Director Takumi Yamamot said.
The process for making a flying car was started in 2012 by members of a volunteer organisation called Cartivator before Sky Drive started making prototypes for the car in 2014.
The company will continue to develop technologies to safely and securely launch the flying car in 2023, the news release said. No price has been announced yet.


I believe I mentioned before to the world's largest economy. I will get on the plane in about 9 hours and hopefully I will arive in Newyork 10 hours later. It will take me 6 more hours to get to LAX (LA airport) and it will take me another 3 hours to get to me destination (inside California ofcourse).
I really can't contain my excitment but I also can't get over the fact that its such a loooooong flight. Not to mention...I hate planes!
Keep reading, I will post from California pics and many interesting stuff!


I got to fly a 2000 Cessna 172P, a small plane that holds 4 people. The plane had two sets of controls, like a driver's ed car, so if anything went wrong the instructor could override whatever stupid thing I was about to do. After walking me through the pre-flight checklist and inspecting the airplane to make sure nothing was wrong, we climbed in and started the engine. From here there was setting of instruments and getting clearance from the control tower for takeoff, which the instructor all handled. He had me taxi the airplane, using the rudder and brake pedals to steer the plane. I'm terrible at this, as I apparently have no coordination with my feet. It felt like when you first learn to drive, where you are overcompensating and the movements you make are too strong. After weaving drunkenly through the lane a bit, I managed to sort of line up the nose of the airplane with the center line, and we waited for final clearance from the tower.
Takeoff itself was relatively easy, I just had to point the nose down the runway and let the throttle go, and then eventually ease back on the control stick when the instructor said so. After a sharp bank right after takeoff, we headed over Pearl Harbor towards the mountains. The view was pretty amazing from up there, but I was too busy trying to keep the airplane level to really enjoy it too much. You definitely can feel every pocket of turbulance in a little airplane like that. Anyway, after that I made a few turns, we headed back towards the airport after what seemed like only a few minutes. Maneuvering in the air was actually a little easier, or maybe it's just harder to notice how bad it is in the air. It seemed like my banks at first were either too small or too big, but I think by the end I had started to get the hang of it a little bit.
After that I got to line up the airplane with the runway, cut the throttle and handle the flaps so that the nose of the airplane was basically pointed at the runway. To me, it seemed like were barrelling right towards the ground and that we would just plow right into it, but my instructor was totally calm, so I tried not to worry. After the ground seemed altogether too close, the instructor takes over and maneuvers the airplane so that we're hovering right over the runway, like it's the easiest thing in the world.
Driving home in my car seemed particularly banal after that.
Anyway, I am wondering what I should do. The first lesson is really cheap, which is why I was able to afford it. The actual lessons and the ground school kit which I would have to buy are quite expensive, and definitely not really in the budget at the moment. I was even considering taking out a loan to pay for it, but that's probably not the most prudent option, especially when I could probably wait and save for a few months. The problem is that they recommend going three times a week for lessons. They do offer lessons in the morning, so I could conceivably wake up and get an hour of training in before work twice a week, and then go once on the weekend in the afternoon. That all adds up pretty quickly. 35 hours is the minimum before you can earn the private pilot certificate, and then more training for the instrumentation certificate (so you can fly in clouds and at night) and the multi-engine certificate (to fly larger planes). Well, I guess I'll figure it out later. At the moment I have to concentrate on surviving until my next paycheck arrives.
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Hello Universe was created in Toronto during the 2018 NASA Space Apps Challenge. Space Apps is an international hackathon that occurs over 48 hours in cities around the world. Participants solve NASA challenges and collaborate to share ideas and engage with open data to address real-world problems, on Earth and in space.
The challenge our team took on was to "Remix the Golden Record". The challenge was to: develop a concept for a time capsule with content to educate an extraterrestrial civilization about human culture and our solar system.
See the Space Apps project page with our solution HERE.
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By sending a collective love letter out into the universe, together we are also writing a message home to each other.


At times, you might have encountered a bouncing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle hovering in the aerospace swaying to and fro, left and ride and what not! The researchers may still identify the device but the people totally unaware might have an extremely agile pulse accelerating curio as to what the gadget is and how does it work. Let us introduce you to Drones!
What is a Drone?
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle also called as a drone is a battery-powered gadget which is designed to fly through a remote controller. The device can hover; flight high and far as per the limitations of the range. Also a drone is capable of clicking pictures, generating mesmerizing aerial videos and a lot more!
Military personnel named them as UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) or RPAS (subsets of Unmanned Aircraft Systems) i.e. Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems. Though they are primarily used in military services, still the emergence of drones for recreational and commercial purposes is a landmark. They have successfully presented themselves as a utility device which may be used for a variety of agendas.
Drone-producing companies have Parrot, DJI and similar ones at the top who are all committed to manufacture these robotic toys lasting in vast variety of pricing categories. The prices may differ from a few dollars to thousands of dollar as per your choice. However it is advised to be a pro on a budgeted one before investing grand bucks.
The inchoation of drones began in early 1900s and was originally planned to be restricted to military usage and none others. Later, an agency named CIA initiated the usage in 2002 during a military operation held somewhere in Afghanistan.
Nevertheless the circumscriptions somehow widened with time and the acceptance stretched to commercial and even recreational concepts.
The 4-rotor design to these quad copters enhances its reliability. As of 2012, USAF has put to use a number of 7494 UAVs. Also 50 countries in the world are reported to be active drone users. The commercial usage of the drones marks USA as the leading enthusiast. There have also been certain development measures and countermeasures incorporated by FAA for the use of drones in commercial aspects.
The progressive decline of manufacturing cost of the drones has allowed the manufacturers to lower the prices and make it quite affordable for the users.
Henceforth, drones have also fascinated media and news houses to use them for optimum purposes.
UAVs are the all new trend-setters that tend to administer the techno-era by eliminating complexities. Despite of the regulations as prescribed by FAA, the statistics of the drone using hobbyists have agreeably increased. In fact, the hobbyists, commercial users have popularized it to the extent where all age groups are into the deed of buying one, nurturing their passion of aerial photography and enjoying the pleasing experience of flying drones.
What’s Good About A Camera Drone – And Why Buy U.A.V.
The unmanned aerial vehicle is not limited to military use, just like flying in general it is not used primarily for military use but the primary use of the skill of flying is that of convenience. To have access to the true three dimensional travel and observing is very much so a convenience, it enables one to view the world from the third dimension, from the bird eye view. It can be used to check on structures that are not easily accessible because of the height or other obstructions in the way.
It was also previously possible with the use of a hot air balloon, but it was more expensive and time consuming. Unlike hot air balloons, gliders, paraglide and real size planes and helicopters the U.A.V or a drone for the civilian use is more like a toy size, which is affordable to purchase and inexpensive to operate.
The joy of flying via a remotely controlled U.A.V is in most part in the modern invention of the digital technology in video and still photography. It is also in the real time visual monitor view from the flying U.A.V that makes it so much fun.
The applications are many, the range of products in drones and U.A.V’s available is numerous, and there are toy size drones suitable for indoor use, other drones suitable for outdoor use.
The basic elements to consider is how high does the U.A.V need to fly, how long for, are there any factors that can be harmful to the U.A.V and potentially work against the joy of flying, e.g. wind, air currents, trees, power lines and bodies of water.
The wrong use of the U.A.V is becoming more of a concern for some people because of the potential disregard to personal privacy. There are the unwanted intrusions of privacy that has become more apparent with the new technologies available, criminal elements with fraudulent intensions to steal and rob others for material gain. But there are also other instruments that can be used for spying on others, if there is apparent need, or just being disillusioned; mobile phones, digital cameras, binoculars, tape recorders, phone numbers, and street address, all that spy stuff that can be seen on movies.
Unlike the above instruments drones are not silent, hidden microphones/cameras and phone taps are silent ears and eyes, but a domestic drone is relatively loud when it is flying. It could potentially fly into someone’s back yard during a busy traffic or absence of the occupants and land on a tree and view what is happening on someone’s back yard, also listen with an audio microphone, and depart 24 hours later, or at some other convenient time. But it sound very much a twisted banal preoccupation, but has been and still are people selling specialized “spy on other people” gadgets, for some people to alleviate their paranoia.
The military U.A.V has much more stealth and far more distance between the platform and the target; they are multimillion dollar platforms that entirely at a different scale to the UAV and drones that are available for a few hundred dollars. The U.A.V for a domestic use is a relatively loud flying object; it can have 3,4,6,8 rotors, with as many electrical motors that increase in volume.
You won’t sneak up on anyone while the engines are running, gliding past on a single wing could be stealth without anybody taking any notice, if they are face down on a beach or if their eyes are closed. There are many good reasons as to why buy a toy drone or a U.A.V, here are some of them: fly indoors, dust the top of cupboards, fly and view the world from the sky, view the local environment from above, take images and video footage from the sky, check the roof for any damage, a new hobby, learn the new skill of remotely flying a U.A.V, and possibly many other environmental and regional reasons.
Depending on the personal interest and need, indoors, outdoors and the entry level for this new hobby, and whether kids will use it un-supervised by an adult, there are several levels to choose from; a toy drone, a serious toy, or an U.A.V.
Which every entry level is chosen it is a new challenge to master, flying via a remote control can be a great discipline, coordination for the cognitive mind and for a sharp eye, yet another reason as to why buy U.A.V.
How to Decide On Which Racing Drone to Buy
About a few years ago from now, if one thought about buying a racing drone, it would be cited as a crazy decision, but over the past few years, the progress that this technology has made is something that has created a buzz. Whether it is for the development of commercial applications or for their amazing technology and popularity, these racing drones have gained a lot of footage.
Here’s a list of things you should consider before you decide upon which racing drone you should buy:
Understand what you want it for.
If you are a beginner, you probably want a drone because you have watched a lot of videos captured from racer drones in the air and you would really love to make some of your own now by flying it around the city and see from the angles and perspectives that you were not able to access earlier. Once you know how important the usage is for you, you can choose what features you want in your racing drone, the main features being:
Nowadays even racing drones come with cameras that have the technology to film high definition videos from up in the air, and if you take the filming seriously and would like to show it off later, go for the ones with HD Camera. Almost all racer drones come with one nowadays.
While some of the flyer racing drones have inbuilt GPS capabilities, there are also some that do not come with this feature and you might need to get one installed separately. If you would like to race the drones to far-off places, it is better to buy a racing drone that’s the GPS capability already enabled only by investing a few extra bucks in it.
The drones available in the market come with some exceptional capabilities like remote that can be handled via your phone rather than the old fashioned handheld remotes. Therefore, whatever you decide upon, make sure that it has the most recent technological advances to back it.
There also happen to be Wi-Fi hotspot facilities that allow live streaming of videos on your phone. With the technology of racing drones reaching new heights every day, it is time that you settle on the best one for yourself and experience the joy of being a proud owner of one and upgrade the excitement level.
The Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter 4K UHD Video Camera Drone is another improvement that has been added to the DJI’s Phantom series. With a fully stabilized 3-axis 4K UHD video camera, this drone is surely a masterpiece when it comes to taking high-resolution videos and quality photos.
The 4K UHD video camera drone can be purchased at a highly competitive price of $1,127.00 (Quadcopter only). With an additional battery, you can also get it at the cost of $1,259.00. A few other accessories that make it worthwhile include 4k UHD video camera with fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal. The inclusion of Lightbridge digital streaming makes viewing of 720p video possible. Flight battery and rechargeable remote controller make the machine fully set to fly. The drone has also been fitted with DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android for possible live viewing and total camera management. This product is restricted to flying within 15 miles radius of the White House.
The box contents are:
- 1 Aircraft body
- 4 Propeller Pairs
- 1 Remote Controller
- 1 Intelligent Flight Battery
- 1 Battery Charger
- 4 Vibration Absorbers
- 4 Landing Pads
- 1 Propeller Wrench
- 1 Power cable
- 1 Micro-USB Cable
- One 16GB Micro-SD Card
- 2 Anti-drop Kit
- 1 Gimbal Clamp
- 5 stickers (Gold, Silver, Blue, Red, Pink)
- 1 Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced Safety Guidelines, and Disclaimer (Manual)
- 1 Phantom 3 Professional/Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines (Manual)
- 1 Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide (Manual)
The Phantom 3 Professional continues to maintain the innovation and creative qualities that the DJI’s Phantom series is known for. The fully stabilized 3-axis 4K UHD video camera provides a cutting edge for crispy, smooth videos, and for still photos. The inclusion of a new generation of Lightbridge technology is to make it quite easy for 720p HD digital streaming of live video straight from the drone. Controlling of the camera and seeing a video in real time is possible as one flies this best quality drone.
The DJI Pilot app’s advanced features enable you to share videos as they are produced. The Phantom Professional also comes with optical and ultrasonic sensors also known as Vision Positioning, to allow you to fly this drone indoors even when GPS signally is absent. It also has all features expected in any DJI drone. These include high-power flight battery, a powerful mobile app for Android devices or iOS, GPS navigation including auto takeoffs and auto landings, and a built-in safety database which contains a list of no-fly zones.
DJI has put some restriction measures in place to prevent your device from being able to operate within a 15 miles radius of the White House. Also included in this no-fly zone are Arlington, Silver Spring, Prince Georges County, Montgomery County and Falls Church. Your engine is automatically shut off once in this zone, even though DJI does not warn you of this issue before making your purchase. However, once you are out of the 15 miles radius, your drone should work perfectly fine.
How to Start Off?
Operating the 4K UHD video camera drone is quite simple. You only need to slot in the Lipo battery into the compartment under the V-Cam, and then add the AA batteries in the transmitters and you are good to go. The moment you switch on the system, red light flashes on to let you know that the drone is ready to go.
How to Make Your Own Drone
Making your own drone is a fun task that can be exciting and also beneficial to you depending on what you need it for. A lot of people enjoy making drones as science projects because they have a nice look to them and the idea behind them is pretty neat. A drone is also commonly referred to as an unmanned aerial vehicle or UAV. You have probably heard about these in terms of the military. The military uses drones and UAVs to fly over areas and keep an eye on them. The cool factor behind a UAV is that is can automatically fly without having to have a pilot directing and flying it. A UAV will be set to launch and also land using a radio control but once it is in the air, it can be set to auto fly.
To make a drone you will need a few different items to be able to construct it properly and get the best use out of it. The first thing you will need to start with is an RC plane or any type of RC pane that you can get such as a quadcopter, tricopter, helicopter, or the like. You are able to purchase the RC plane with an autopilot feature already included but they typically do not come with one. Once you have the plan or helicopter, you will need to purchase an autopilot for the device. An autopilot is a device that will allow your UAV to run without anyone controlling it and continue to fly in the sky. You can purchase an autopilot from any store that sells them, typically online. The autopilot will also include software that is built in which allows it to operate as it needs to. This software allows you to designate how you want the UAV to fly and also for how long.
Once you have the helicopter and the autopilot, you can consider adding a device typically referred to as a payload. This is a device used for taking pictures, recording voice, or video transmission. The payload can be set to snap pictures every so often or continuously.
Once you have all of the accessories, you can begin constructing the UAV and connecting the autopilot. Set the pilot and payload to the exact specifications that you want and then you are ready to go. Sometimes you can even buy already constructed UAVs if you feel you may not be able to completely construct it yourself.
UAVs are a great recreational device and are fun to use. It is wise to look into the laws and regulations regarding the use of them in your area. Always make sure that you are using them for recreational purposes and not to spy as this can create trouble with the law. UAVs are fairly easy to construct and you can easily have days of fun once you land your drone and look over the pictures. Have fun with you drone and make it unique.
AR Drone Helicopter – More Than a Gadget!
The official AR Drone helicopter reviews have suggested that the product is worth a buy to suit the teenagers’ pocket. The product contains advanced functionality compared to last version. They are far better than the conventional helicopters toys operated from a control panel or remote. The latest product utilizes high end mechanical and electronic AR Drone equipment. The equipment involves 4 rotors, 2 high quality cameras, and a remote control panel to manage the movement of the helicopter. With the inclusion of the latest technology features, the iPod and iPhone can also act as the control panel to manage the movements.
As per the AR Drone reviews, the device uses a Wi-FI network to send video and images over a wireless signal. The heads up display interface is displayed on the iPhone, iPod, or iPad through the wireless network and processor on the iPod, iPhone or iPad confirms the location and images received. The images are sent to the receiver iPhone at high quality and fast streaming rates. This is one of the versatile qualities of the drone helicopter which sets them apart. The company Parrot has manufactured some advanced AR Drone equipment to increase the user experience and technical functions. Through touch devices like iPhone, the experience gets better. They can control the movement of the devices by the touch signals.
The Drone documentation points that the Linux OS is used to operate and manage the gaming interface and has been optimized to increase the user experience. Linux is one of the safest and secure operating systems and is used in many applications. It is written in strong and secure coding style making the applications robust and strong. It is important that USB option available in drone helicopter should be utilized to receive upgrades and extensions from the internet. This will help to download compatible games and stay connected with the latest updates. Parrot has invested a huge amount of investment in drone helicopter equipment and has manufactured the helicopter keeping open source support to technology.
The open source implies that the device does not depend on a specific interface. In the published Drone helicopter reviews, users can feel relaxed to know the auto-pilot mode has been strengthened and battery time has been stabilized to enjoy the gadget experience. It is definitely worth buying because the speed and performance of the new AR Drone helicopter is better than the previous. It costs only $ 300 to acquire the AR Drone helicopter and available online for instant purchase. It is important that users must check the authorized affiliate stores to avoid scam products.


Lorraine M. Martin is Deputy Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin's Mission Systems and Training (MST) Business Area. In this role, she assists MST's Executive Vice President with all aspects of the MST business, including strategic planning, operations, program execution, talent development and customer engagement.
With more than 36,000 employees around the world, MST supports programs for all U.S. military services, as well as for international military, civil and commercial customers. MST's portfolio features more than 1,000 programs, such as the Aegis Combat System, Littoral Combat Ship, Sikorsky helicopters, and military and commercial training systems, including for the F-35 Lightning II.
Prior to joining MST, Ms. Martin served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager, F-35 Lightning II Program, for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. She was responsible for successful completion of the System Development and Demonstration Program, production, flight testing, global deployment and sustainment of the three F-35 variants for 13 military services in nine partner countries and three foreign military sales customers. From April 2012 to March 2013, she was Vice President and Deputy, F-35 Program.
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The aerospace industry is one of the most exciting fields in the world today. It is an incredibly fast-paced and ever-evolving field that requires both innovation and cutting-edge technology. The introduction of cryptocurrency has added a new element to the aerospace industry, as it has the potential to revolutionise the way that business is conducted in the field.
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Cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionise the aerospace industry by providing a secure and cost-effective way of conducting business. It can also offer a secure way of storing and sharing sensitive data, which can help to protect companies from data breaches. In addition, cryptocurrency can provide a global platform for companies to conduct business on a global scale.
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Disadvantages of Cryptocurrency in the Aerospace Industry
Despite the many advantages of cryptocurrency, there are also some potential drawbacks. One of the main disadvantages is that it is not yet widely accepted by the public, as it is still a relatively new technology. This means that it is not yet widely used by businesses in the aerospace industry.
Another potential disadvantage is that the value of cryptocurrency can be volatile. This means that the value of a particular currency can fluctuate drastically over a short period of time, making it difficult to accurately assess its value. This could potentially create risks for companies in the aerospace industry.
Finally, cryptocurrency is not yet backed by any central bank or government, which could potentially create legal and regulatory issues for companies in the aerospace industry. This could potentially limit the use of cryptocurrency in the aerospace industry.
Cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionise the aerospace industry by providing a secure, cost-effective, and global platform for conducting business. However, it is still a relatively new technology and there are some potential drawbacks that need to be considered before it is widely adopted by businesses in the aerospace industry.


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State: cemetery ruined, the mosque probably too (not clearly visible in satellite image)
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has revised its forecast of near misses between drones and planes in its most recent analysis, allaying fears of a dramatic increase in 2017.
Between January and June this year, an average of 8.5 mid-air incidents per month were reported to the bureau.
The figure represents a drop from the national average of 11.9 incidents per month between July and December 2016.
The analysis was submitted by the bureau as part of its submission to a senate committee into regulations surrounding drones. A public hearing will be held in Canberra on August 29.
The ATSB will appear before the committee as well as the Australian Airports Association, Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Figures submitted by the bureau show there have been 242 mid-air drone incidents since 2012, and more than half of these occurred between July 2016 and June 2017.
The bureau’s submission also details how a Virgin flight almost collided with a drone during its approach to Brisbane Airport in late July, forcing other flights to be diverted.
“The crew of a Virgin Embraer 190 reported that at 4100 feet on approach to Brisbane Airport they passed a [drone] at cockpit height between the fuselage and the wingtip,” the submission said.
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An investigation was not launched by the ATSB as the drone operator was unable to be identified.
Australian aviation groups have expressed concern in their submissions to the committee of the potential for mid-air collisions between planes and drones.
Australian Airports Association chief executive Caroline Wilkie said in the body’s submission that with more people using drones, many weren’t aware of restrictions around spaces like airports.
“There is a significant growing risk that aviation safety could be significantly compromised if there is not suitable regulatory oversight of [drones],” she said.
“It is unlikely that hobbyists will have the required depth of knowledge to understand the potential safety hazards posed by inappropriate use of drones.”
The association has recommended that all users of drones heavier than 250 grams should be registered with CASA.
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Hey, who are you calling heavy? While all pilots like to treat their aircraft like the ladies they are, thankfully planes are much more accepting of bluntly descriptive language.
Table of Contents
- What Does “Heavy” Mean?
- The Importance of Aircraft Call Signs
- Airliner Radio Calls
- Airplane Weight Categories
- The Dangers of Wake Turbulence
- Minimum Separation Distances by Air Traffic Control
- The Real Purpose of “Heavy” and “Super” Call Signs
What Does “Heavy” Mean?
Aircraft are classified based on their maximum takeoff weights (MTOW). A “heavy” aircraft is one whose takeoff weight is more than 300,000 pounds, or 136 tonnes.
This designation is critical enough that the FAA requires all such aircraft to announce the fact with their call sign.
For example, British Airways Flight 101 (radio call sign “Speedbird”), a Boeing 747, would refer to themselves as “Speedbird One-Zero-One Heavy” in all ATC communications.
The Importance of Aircraft Call Signs
When small aircraft speak with ATC, they generally refer to themselves by aircraft type. A Cessna 172 Skyhawk calls themself “Skyhawk…” followed by their registration number. Each type of aircraft has a specific call sign to go by, so that air traffic control and other pilots know the approximate size and speed of the aircraft calling. They also know what to look for when looking out the window.
Even when not communicating with ATC, pilots use their call signs for the same purposes at non-towered airfields. When no controller is present, pilots self-announce their location and intentions blindly on a designated frequency for that airport. The frequency is known as the CTAF, or the common traffic advisory frequency.
Even without the help of a controller, knowing the type of airplane the pilot is looking for is a big help. If a pilot is waiting to take off at an uncontrolled field, and they hear the call, “Field traffic, Learjet four-five alpha on a one-mile final,” they know they need to hold short. It won’t take but a few seconds for a Learjet to cover one mile, since the approach speed in these aircraft is well over 130 knots.
But if they hear the same call from a different aircraft, for example, “Field Traffic, Skyhawk six-nine on a one-mile final for runway 09,” they know that that aircraft will take quite a while to reach the runway since the Cessna’s approach speed is likely 65 knots or less. They likely have more than enough time to take off and do not need to wait.
Airliner Radio Calls
Traditionally, airlines have used their company names or customized titles as their call sign. This helps pilots know which airplane is which at very busy airports. Airlines tend to operate at major airports, where a call sign like “Boeing” or “Airbus” would not be very descriptive at all.
Additionally, airlines use their flight numbers instead of their tail number for air traffic control communications. The aircraft type and registration numbers are always filed on the flight plan, so if this information is relevant in some way, the controller can quickly look it up.
By using the flight number, airlines can make equipment changes easily should the need arise. From the business standpoint, the flight number indicates everything from the flight passengers should board to the departure, destination, and times. Using that for communications reduces confusion.
Most call signs are pretty obvious and directly related to the companies name. Some are hold outs by tradition or company lore. The coolest ones just sound great on the radio, like British Airways “Speedbird,” China Airlines’ “Dynasty,” or Aer Lingus “Shamrock.”
The point is that other pilots can learn a lot about the other planes in the sky just from an aircraft’s call sign. Radio communications are all about being as quick and succinct as possible, so one little word can mean a whole lot. As such, airplanes can add descriptive notes that other pilots need to hear.
Airplane Weight Categories
Planes are categorized by their maximum takeoff weight. The categories used by the FAA are as follows.
Small aircraft, which have takeoff weights of less than 12,500 pounds. Medium aircraft range in weight from 12,501 to 41,000 pounds. Large aircraft weight between 41,000 to 300,000 pounds. Heavy aircraft have an MTOW of at least 300,000 pounds.
Super is reserved only for the largest airplanes. There are only two types of “super” aircraft operating, the Airbus A380 and the largest plane of them all, the Antonov An-225 cargo plane. Both of these planes have takeoff weights well above 1 million pounds!
Some airplanes get special consideration. By weight alone, the Boeing 757 is not a “heavy” aircraft. But this design produces an abnormal amount of wake turbulence. To maintain a safe separation from other aircraft, B757s are also required to use the “heavy” callout.
Pilots of “heavy” and “super” aircraft are required to announce their category at the end of their call sign. This helps ATC and reminds everyone that these airplanes need more space than other categories.
The Dangers of Wake Turbulence
As an airplane’s wing moves through the air, a wake is produced behind it, just like the wake of a boat moving through water. And just like some boats make bigger wakes than others due to design and speed differences, the wake behind airplanes changes during various phases of flight.
Wake turbulence refers explicitly to a spiral swirling of the air that occurs at the wingtip. As the relatively higher air pressure area below the wing attempts to equalize with the lower pressure above, near the wingtips, it takes on a spiral motion towards the aircraft.
These spirals trail behind the airplane and sink. For the generating aircraft, they are a nuisance only in the induced drag that they represent. For a smaller aircraft flying behind and below the generating aircraft, they pose an enormous and invisible hazard.
Wake turbulence is the result of any flying machine making lift. Helicopters make dangerous wake turbulence too. When hovering, the wake turbulence surrounds the helo. When in forward flight, the wake turbulence trails behind the helicopter just like it does an airplane.
It should be noted that wake turbulence is not the result of the airplane’s powerplant. Jets produce a powerful jet blast that is very hazardous to nearby aircraft on the ground. Even at low power, jet blast can topple light training aircraft. The prop wash from propeller-driven airplanes can also cause damage. But this turbulence is short-lived and remains close to the aircraft, generally much closer than anyone would ever operate to another plane in flight.
The hazard for the following aircraft lies in the spiral vortex of the wake turbulence. If a plane unknowingly enters the vortex, it will induce a much stronger roll than the airplane’s flight controls can correct. A smaller plane that enters the wake turbulence of a larger aircraft is likely to wind up flying upside down!
The most dangerous phase of flight for this to happen is obviously during takeoff and landing. When near the ground, the roll caused by wake turbulence can topple a small aircraft and crash it back to earth. Understanding wake turbulence and how to avoid it is a critically important part of all pilot training.
A plane generates stronger wake turbulence any time is is operated at higher angles of attack. Pilots often learn that the most extreme wake turbulence is encountered behind airplanes that are operating heavy, clean, and slow. In this context, “clean” means without the flaps being extended.
You can read more about wake turbulence and its effects in the FAA’s Advisory Circular Aircraft Wake Turbulence.
For a look at how wake turbulence can affect even the biggest of planes, check out what happened onboard a Qantas A380 that wound up right behind a sistership.
Minimum Separation Distances by Air Traffic Control
Air traffic controllers also know the importance of keeping airplanes far enough apart that their wake turbulence will not affect each other. The primary way they do this is based on their weight categories.
Below is a table produced by the FAA showing how many miles of separation is required between airplanes of various categories. This is used by radar controllers who are required to maintain separation. Sometimes, the separation can be reduced if the controller gives a “caution, wake turbulence” advisory to the trailing pilot.
From FAA’s Aeronautical Information Manual Chapter 7:
1. Separation is applied to aircraft operating directly behind a super or heavy at the same altitude or less than 1,000 feet below, and to small aircraft operating directly behind a B757 at the same altitude or less than 500 feet below:
- Heavybehindsuper– 6 miles.
- Largebehindsuper– 7 miles.
- Smallbehindsuper– 8 miles.
- Heavybehindheavy-4 miles.
- Small/largebehindheavy– 5 miles.
- SmallbehindB757– 4 miles.
2. Also, separation, measured at the time the preceding aircraft is over the landing threshold, is provided to small aircraft:
- Smalllanding behindheavy– 6 miles.
- Smalllanding behindlarge, non-B757- 4 miles.
At airports, controller time takeoffs and landings based on elapsed time rather than nautical miles of separation. Wake turbulence will dissipate naturally over time, and wind can also blow the turbulence away from the runway.
If the time is close, a controller may issue a takeoff or landing clearance with a “caution, wake turbulence” advisory. It is then up to the pilot to identify a path that will result in a safe takeoff and departure or approach and landing.
The Real Purpose of “Heavy” and “Super” Call Signs
The larger and heavier an aircraft is, the more hazardous their wake turbulence is. For this reason, Heavy and Super category airplanes need to call out their size on the radio for two reasons.
Firstly, doing so reminds the air traffic controllers of precisely what the plane looks like and how much space they need to give it. Remember, controllers are mostly in dark rooms looking at radar screens. All planes look the same on a radar screen.
And finally, making the announcement with every call serves as a warning to other pilots who might be flying in the same area. If a pilot hears a heavy or super aircraft landing or departing a runway ahead of them, they know to give it a wide berth.
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Why do airline pilots say heavy? ›
When a pilot uses the phrase “heavy,” he is reminding ATC that his aircraft is large and requires more separation between it and the aircraft following.What does it mean when a plane says heavy? ›
The FAA defines heavy aircraft as those with a maximum takeoff weight of 300,000 pounds or more. These heavy aircraft don't have to be operating at that weight, but they still get designated as heavy. Only the Airbus A380-800s and Antonov An-225 are designated as super aircraft.What aircraft are considered heavy? ›
A heavy airplane, as classified by the FAA, is any airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 300,000 pounds or more. If an airplane has a maximum takeoff weight of 300,000 pounds or more, it's classified as a heavy airplane.What phrases do pilots use? ›
- “Let's kick the tires and light the fires” ...
- “Feet wet” ...
- “We've got a deadhead crew flying to Chicago” ...
- “There's a pilot in the jumpseat” ...
- “It's 17:00 Zulu time” ...
- “George is flying the plane now” ...
- “We're flying through an air pocket”
The term butter comes from the texture of regular butter. It is smooth and slick, how a good landing is. To butter the landing, when you land you have to keep the nose up by flying just above stall speed to keep the plane at a neutral rate of altitude speed.Why do pilots say blue? ›
The callout from the pilots like "LOC blue" serves to remind themselves of the current flight guidance modes, and to maintain awareness of mode changes. This is also to ensure that their mental idea of "what the aircraft will do next" is up to date and fits to the current flight situation.Why do pilots say V1 rotate? ›
During the takeoff roll, the pilot monitoring the displays (PM) will call out the two important speeds: V1 and rotate. This indicates to the pilot flying the aircraft (PF) when they are beyond the safe stopping speed and when to rotate the aircraft into the air.How do planes fly if they are so heavy? ›
Planes do not actually defy gravity, though. Instead, the tilt and area of a plane's wings manipulate the air particles around the plane, creating a strong enough lift that the force of gravity is overcome by the force of the air beneath the wings.What does pan pan pan mean in aviation? ›
The pilots sent out a Pan Pan Pan, signaling that the aircraft was experiencing a problem, but there was no immediate danger. At the time, they believed there was an issue with the air conditioning system and were unaware of the rapidly intensifying fire in the ceiling.Why do they say souls on a plane? ›
ATC: 4194 Say souls on board. (This is the ATC terminology for asking how many people are in the plane. It is the standard terminology, and when you file any flight plan that's the term for number of people on the plane; but when you hear it said out loud by a controller it's usually a bad sign.
What does squawk mean in aviation? ›
SQUAWK: A Basic Definition
In short, SQUAWK refers to the communication that comes from an aircraft's transponder — or the radio equipment that a plane has that allows it to communicate with the radar system of air traffic control on the ground.
While not as common an occurrence as overbooking, it does happen. Various factors (including air temperature, elevation, runway length and slope, and obstacles near the runway) can limit how much weight an airplane can safely carry.What is a group of pilots called? ›
In commercial aviation, the aircrew are called flight crew.What do you call a pilots nickname? ›
An aviator call sign or aviator callsign is a call sign given to a military pilot, flight officer, and even some enlisted aviators. The call sign is a specialized form of nickname that is used as a substitute for the aviator's given name.What do pilots call themselves? ›
One will take full responsibility for the flight and be referred to as the Captain. If both pilots are Command Course qualified, one pilot will take responsibility for the flight and will be referred to as 'Commander'.What does Bingo mean to a pilot? ›
“Bingo” originally means to divert. According to the US Navy, the Bingo profile is when aircraft is in an emergency fuel situation. Pilots calculate the required minimum fuel and give an okay bingo call before departing to fly safely.Why do pilots say bingo? ›
"Bingo" originated with aircraft carrier operations. "Bingo" actually means to divert. The official US Navy definition of "BINGO" is: "An order to proceed and land at the field specified, utilizing a bingo profile. Aircraft is considered to be in an emergency/fuel critical situation.Why do pilots say pickle? ›
Pickle. Slang reference by pilots to the release of ordnance (bombs and canisters) over a target, one at a time in close sequence, on one pass. Such a release allowed the ordnance to cover a larger linear area.What does the Navy call their pilots? ›
A naval aviator is a commissioned officer or warrant officer qualified as a crewed aircraft pilot in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps.What is a bob on flights? ›
Do you have codes you use to refer to passengers? Major says when he first started flying two decades ago, flight attendants would sometimes use the code “BOB” AKA “best on board,” to refer to the passenger they deemed most good-looking. “It's just a bit of fun,” he says, adding it's not as commonplace now.
What does deadhead pilot mean? ›
Definition: According to Smith, a pilot or flight attendant who is deadheading onboard a flight is one who is traveling to a destination to be repositioned as part of an on-duty assignment. "This is not the same as commuting to work or engaging in personal travel," he clarified.
Sitting on the left side of the cockpit, the PIC has a better view of the runway during traffic patterns to the left. The left-turning tendencies caused by P-factor, a symmetrical thrust, spiraling slipstream, and torque make it easier for the airplane to turn to the left rather than the right.Why do pilots say no joy? ›
A pilot reports "no joy" when an attempt to establish visual or radio contact with another aircraft is unsuccessful; or when an attempt to acquire a target - either visually or on tactical radar - is unsuccessful.What does 3 lines mean in pilot? ›
Three Stripes indicate that the person is the co-pilot or second in command. They assist the captain through flight planning and updating communication and flight mechanisms. Four Stripes insignia is worn by the captain; the one ultimately in charge of the safety and operations of the flight.Why do planes do not fly over the Pacific? ›
Because of its vast size, crossing the Pacific Ocean requires a staggering quantity of fuel. However, most commercial aircraft do not fly directly over the Pacific Ocean; instead, they choose what are known as 'curved paths'. These paths offers a faster, more efficient route given the curved nature of the earth.Do planes have to dump fuel before landing? ›
Is jet fuel going to rain down on me? The good news is that pilots are supposed to dump fuel at a safe height above the ground and away from other aircraft, and in addition, over as remote an area as possible. In the case of Heathrow, for example, most fuel dumps have occurred over the sea.What is the heaviest thing to fly? ›
The great bustard is probably the heaviest living animal that can fly. The males normally weigh between 10 and 16 kilograms, but some can reach 21 kg. For comparison, the wandering albatross has a larger wingspan, but only the biggest reach even 16 kg.Why do pilots say Roger? ›
So, in short, "Roger" means "r" which stands for "received." The word "Roger" means nothing more. Taking it a step further, some may know "Roger" as part of the full reply "Roger Wilco." Translated into typical English, that phrase actually means "Received, will comply."Why do planes squawk 7700? ›
Squawking 7700 in an emergency
The most well know of these is the code 7700. This is used to indicate an emergency of any kind. A pilot will enter this when in an emergency situation - either instructed by ATC after declaring an emergency or without communication if there is no time.
While it has the same meaning as S.O.S. – "Save our Souls" – "Mayday" is more commonly used to convey an emergency verbally. S.O.S. is used less often these days since it was used mostly to indicate an emergency situation when transmitted by Morse code – three dots followed by three dashes and three more dots.
Why do pilots say Bogey? ›
Bogey, according to Eric Partridge's slang dictionary, is Royal Air Force usage from early in World War II meaning ''an aircraft suspected to be hostile. '' American aviators picked it up from the R.A.F. veterans; in 1945, Newsweek used the term to mean ''in radar code, an unidentified enemy aircraft.What is a ghost flight? ›
A ghost flight has no formal definition but is generally considered to be a flight that operates on less than 10% passenger capacity. With aviation's environmental footprint under close scrutiny, it is understandable that the issue of such flights has been getting attention.What does squawk 777 mean? ›
It is for if an aircraft is being intercepted by the military, to let ATC know so they can take the appropriate measures. Follow this answer to receive notifications. answered Jul 8, 2022 at 3:38.What is 0000 squawk code? ›
0000 — A generic code that is not assigned and should not be used. 1200 — VFR aircraft. The default code for all flights–if you aren't asked to set anything else, you should set 1200.What is Charlie squawk? ›
You may also be asked to “stop squawk mode Charlie”, that is, turn your transponder off Mode C.Can a 400 pound person fit in an airline seat? ›
Can a 400 pound person fit in an airline seat? There is no legal weight limit for passengers on U.S. commercial flights but some airlines such as Southwest ask customers who cannot fit into one seat to book two. It says if a passenger cannot lower the armrests on one set they must buy another - whatever they weigh.What airline is best for overweight passengers? ›
- Delta Airlines. Delta Airlines is the best airline for plus-sized passengers. ...
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- Southwest Airlines. ...
- United Airlines. ...
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- Air Canada. ...
- Hawaiian Airlines. ...
- Spirit Airlines.
Best seat for larger passengers
Selecting an aisle seat is your best bet as it allows you to lean out into the aisle so you aren't compressing the person next to you. What most people don't realize, Jeff says, is that the aisle armrests actually lift up, making for a much more comfortable ride.
Women have been involved in aviation from the beginnings of both lighter-than air travel and as airplanes, helicopters and space travel were developed. Women pilots are called "aviatrices".What are pilots in the Marines called? ›
Every journey starts with a first step.
Why do pilots say Fox 2? ›
When you fly one of our Air Combat missions, you will hear “FOX 2, Fight's On” to initiate our canned setups. “FOX 2” is a brevity code used by fighter pilots to declare a weapon's release (sorta like “bomb's away” from WWII).What are pilots in the Army called? ›
A fighter pilot is a military aviator trained to engage in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground combat and sometimes electronic warfare while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft.Why are pilots called ACE? ›
The term 'ace' is generally taken to mean any fighter pilot credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft. Lone aerial combat provided an outlet for acts of personal bravery. The aces were seen as chivalrous heroes engaged in honest and impressive one-to-one fighting.What is a pilot soldier called? ›
Aviation Officer | goarmy.com.What do pilots say after landing? ›
Make shortly after landing, once the engine noise has subsided. “Ladies and gentlemen, [Airline Name] welcomes you to [city]. The local time is [time]. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened and keep the aisle(s) clear until we are parked at the gate.How do you greet a pilot? ›
Ladies and gentlemen, good morning / afternoon / evening. Welcome on board (flight reference). This is Captain / Co-pilot (your name) speaking and I have some information about our flight.What is the salary of flight captain? ›
The national average salary for a Pilot Captain is ₹6,28,815 in India.Why are Jets called heavy? ›
A “heavy” designation means an aircraft has a certified maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 300,000 pounds or greater. This designation helps controllers better alert and space aircraft accordingly that might be more susceptible to the increased wake turbulence created by these heavy aircraft.What do pilots usually say before takeoff? ›
Most pilots will typically introduce themselves and the cabin crew; state the aircraft type, flight number, and route, and remind passengers of the airline's seatbelt policy. Also, frequently given are the flying time, and the estimated time of arrival.What is the 1500 rule for pilots? ›
Normally, 1,500 hours of flight time are required before a new pilot can fly commercially, though there is an exception for certain military experience that cuts the requirement in half. The so-called 1,500-hour rule was passed after the fatal Colgan Air crash in February 2009 near Buffalo, New York.
Is a 737 considered heavy? ›
The Boeing 737 can weigh from 132,000lbs/60,000kg to 187,000lbs/85,000kg at takeoff depending on the model, compared to a small Cessna 172 weighing around 2,400lb/1,11kg.Why do they say how many souls on board? ›
ATC: 4194 Say souls on board. (This is the ATC terminology for asking how many people are in the plane. It is the standard terminology, and when you file any flight plan that's the term for number of people on the plane; but when you hear it said out loud by a controller it's usually a bad sign.How do pilots greet passengers? ›
“On behalf of the flight crew, we would like to welcome you aboard Easy Airlines flight number 123.” -The term “welcome aboard” is often said by the flight crew to greet passengers when they first board the aircraft. The captain may also say this at the end of the announcement such as “once again, welcome aboard.”Why do pilots say knock it off? ›
The phrase "knock it off" means to stop the work, listen, then reassess the situation. 2. Odie says that, like fighter pilots, workers have nothing to lose if something goes wrong on the job. 3.


Three samples of humidity condensate that had accumulated behind panels aboard the Russian space station Mir were collected and returned to earth for analysis. As these floating masses of liquid come into contact with the astronauts and the engineering systems, they have the potential to affect both crew health and systems performance. Using a combination of culturing techniques, a wide variety of organisms were isolated included Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens, and a presumed Legionella species. In addition, microscopic analysis indicated the presence of protozoa, dust mites, and spirochetes. These findings suggest the need for more comprehensive microbial analysis of the environment through the use of new methodologies to allow a more thorough risk assessment of spacecraft.
With its theoretical origins dating back to the early 1920s, the Biefeld-Brown effect was believed to be responsible for the generation of thrust in capacitor configurations exposed to high voltage. This thrust was claimed to be unrelated to corona wind phenomena and to exist in vacuum. These claims, although only published in patents, survived until recent publications for very advanced propulsion concepts. Brown’s and similar work, as well as credible theoretical and experimental studies relating to the Biefeld-Brown effect, are reviewed. Moreover, an experiment was carried out to investigate any thrust not related to corona discharges. No thrust was detected within the accuracy of the experimental setup. This puts new boundaries on any anomalous Biefeld-Brown force. Measurements indicate that such anomalous force must be at least five orders of magnitude below corona wind phenomena and must have at least a two orders of magnitude higher power-to-thrust ratio compared to traditional electric propulsion thrusters. Hence, even if the effect exists, it would not be attractive for space propulsion. The obtained results suggest that corona wind effects were misinterpreted as a connection between gravity and electromagnetism.
続いて以下の序論 (Introduction) を読んでみると、 NASA が1996年から2002年にかけて実施した画期的推進物理学プログラム (BPP) に関連して調査されたということがわかる。このプログラムではワープ推進を始めとした「将来の宇宙推進に使える可能性があるかも？」というネタを怪しいものからまともなものまで片っ端から調べたらしいので、取り上げられた理由は納得できる。訳文では「特許請求の範囲」のことを「特許書類」とした。
Because the propellant onboard a spacecraft contributes to a large extent to the overall mass, propellentless propulsion with thrust levels at least comparable to existing electric propulsion thrusters could dramatically reduce current costs for space exploration. Conventional concepts developed in the pursuit of this goal use either electromagnetic tethers (utilizing the Earth’s magnetic field) or photons (solar sails or laser propulsion). NASA launched the Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project1 in 1996 to investigate more speculative and exotic concepts, for instance, possible connections between gravitation and electromagnetism, that could be utilized for propulsion. Often appearing in the popular literature and Internet homepages is the Biefeld-Brown effect,2 which is widely believed to show just such a connection and promises a breakthrough in propulsion. Although the description of this effect is based solely on patent claims, and even those claims have been shown to be from a different origin than studies on to gravity, recent papers and patents (even by NASA) revive the Biefeld-Brown topic and repeat the original claims.3-6
This paper will review the literature, including claims and both theoretical and experimental studies related to the Biefeld-Brown effect. Moreover, an experiment has been carried out in hopes of definitively settling the matter. The results, as well as all previous credible studies, suggest that the Biefeld-Brown effect, within the accuracy of the used instrumentation, is not a connection between gravitation and electromagnetism, but a misinterpretation of corona wind phenomena. The phenomena are indeed used for new propulsion concepts, such as drag reduction systems for supersonic aircraft and future launchers.
Millis, M., “Challenge to Create the Space Drive,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 13, No. 5, 1997, pp. 577–682.
Brown, T. T., “A Method of and an Apparatus or Machine for Producing Force or Motion,” U.K. Patent No. 300.311, 15 Nov. 1928.
Stein,W., and Rusek, J., “Electrokinetic Propulsion for Exoatmospheric Applications,” International Conf. on Green Propellant for Space Propulsion, European Space Research and Technology Center, June 2001.
Campell, J. W., “Apparatus and Method for Generating Thrust Using a Two Dimensional, Asymmetrical Capacitor Module,” U.S. Patent 6,317,310, granted 13 Nov. 2001.
Serrano, H., “Propulsion Device and Method Employing Electric Fields for Producing Thrust,” U.S. Patent 6,492,784, granted 10 Dec. 2002.
Loder, T. C., III, “Outside the Box Space and Terrestrial Transportation and Energy Technologies for the 21st Century,” AIAA Paper 2002-1131, 2002.


Paragliding is an act of flying with the help of a parachute. It is an amazing adventure which can fulfill one’s dream to fly in the air like a bird. In normal Paragliding we don’t have any engine attached to parachute also we don’t need to jump from a plane just like skydivers do. In this we simply run and off from a slope on the edge of the hill. To fly a parachute one need hard practice and a good amount of time and knowledge of Paragliding to perform this adventurous skill. It is usually be of 2 types: Solo and Tandem.
Paragliding is an adventure sport. You will enjoy it as much as you fear from it. More the fear factor, more excitement, and more adventure. As a security minded, this is a real and true concern if you fly for the first time here in the Billing. Our pilots are experienced, trained and know all the areas that fly here. Paragliding with us is fairly safe, Our pilots are experienced in tandem flights. full control and direction handled by the pilot. The pilot flying with you has full knowledge of the speed of the air, altitude, clouds, wind, temperature and the path required for a safe, just enjoy the flight and takes care of the rest.is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry.
There are many AC and Non AC Bus services from Delhi to Kangra, Dharamshala, and Baijnath.
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|Package:||Paragliding – Short Flying|
|Season:||From October to June|
|Duration:||15 Minutes – 25 Minutes|
|Take-off Site:||Billing Top (2400 Meters from Sea Level, 14 KM from Bir)|
|Landing Site:||Landing Zone (Sunset Point Near Tibetan Colony) Village Keori|
|Billing – Bari – Landing site Village Keori|
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|Equipment for Paragliding Tandem Flying.|
|15 – 25 minutes flight with experienced pilot.|
|Transportation from Office to Billing Take-off site.|
|Transfer back from the landing site.|
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|Any kind of meal, snacks, bottled water.|
|Transportation to and from Airport/Bus Station.|
|Any Kind of personal expense.|
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|Any type of Insurance.|
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by Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Aviation Training Division, U.S. Navy in [Washington] .
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Aerial Photography with RC Airplanes
Have you thought about taking aerial photos of your home, business or family event? Now the technology exists to make this easier, safer and cheaper than ever before. Digital cameras can be mounted on slow-flying remote controlled electric planes. The shutter is triggered from the rc transmitter on the ground.
Aerial Photography has many interesting uses. Several of these are related to real estate: raw land or improved structures on the land. Examples include but are not limited to: Properties for Sale, Construction Progression, Agriculture / Farming /Ranching, Advertising, Special Events, Mapping of Disaster Sites, and Archaeological Overviews.
Using radio control aircraft for aerial photography (AP) has certain advantages compared to traditional aerial photography. It is definitely cheaper than using full-size aircraft. The rc plane can fly at lower altitudes, which is good for avoiding haze and gives unique angles on the subject. The planes are often quiet electric powered models and so do not disturb property occupants. And the photo session does not require a nearby airfield.
Disadvantages include susceptibility to strong winds, and potential hazards from low-lying obstacles (e.g. trees).
Visit the RC Airplane Advisor to learn more about rc aerial photography, including equipment used, and to view a sample photo gallery.
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Catching the sunrise on a hot air balloon in Australia
It had always been a childhood dream to fly on a hot air ballon and this dream finally came true in Australia with Hot Air Balloon Cairns.
I had arranged for my fight to leave at sunrise which meant a very early pick up in the morning - 4am to be precise. We were each picked up from our respective accommodations and then taken to Mareeba where we waited for the exact departure location to be confirmed by the pilots.
The first flight was actually postponed due to heavy wind and I was worried that ours would get cancelled all together. But thankfully the wind died down and we were able to fly. We were given a safety briefing before going up and then all got into the big basket. There was 20 of us all together I believe and I was surprised by how many of us actually fitted in the basket of the hot air balloon as I imagined it to be a lot smaller.
The takeoff and flight on the hot air balloon were incredible. As we flew in the sky gliding with the wind it was really relaxing and the picturesque views over the Atherton tablelands, rainforest mountains and fields were just stunning, especially as the sun was rising.
This was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend Hot Air Ballon Cairns for their fantastic organisation, ensured passenger safety and kind friendly staff. I shall cherish this memory forever and it's definitely something you'll want to do when you're visiting Carins.
Have you ever been on a hot air balloon before?


Aerospace major Airbus on Friday said its geospatial digital platform delivering satellite imagery, analytics and services, OneAtlas, will partner with Bengaluru-based startup, HyperVerge, to implement and integrate new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based analysis of satellite data.
Through this partnership, HyperVerge will propose new AI-based algorithms for automatic analysis on change detection on Airbus’ Pleiades and SPOT from the optical satellite constellation that provides high-resolution imagery.
Those capabilities will be made available through the OneAtlas on-line service platform.
The agreement with HyperVerge marks the tenth successful partnership for an Airbus BizLab-accelerated Indian startup and an Airbus corporate entity.
It is also the first such collaboration for Airbus Defence and Space, which launched the OneAtlas Platform in 2019.
Airbus BizLab is a global aerospace business accelerator where startups and Airbus “intrapreneurs” speed up the transformation of innovative ideas into valuable businesses.
“The collaboration between Airbus and HyperVerge will help analyse satellite data generated with AI-based algorithms and provide industry-specific insights to facilitate better decision making in urban planning, defence, and security amongst other domains,” Siddharth Balachandran, Airbus BizLab Leader, India, said in a statement.
OneAtlas will provide HyperVerge easy access to premium imagery and industry-specific insights to develop solutions.


NASA have released details of an asteroid, known as JF1, that is heading towards Earth. The rock, a whopping 420ft across, is predicted to collide with the planet on May 6, 2022, with devastating consequences. The American space agency have said that if the asteroid continues on its current trajectory, it could strike with a force of 230 kilotons (230,000 tonnes of TNT).
The European Space Agency [ESA] mission, called Hera, will perform “a close-up survey of the post-impact asteroid,” collecting vital information about such as the asteroid’s composition as well as the size of the crater left behind after impact.
Ian Carnelli, controller of the ESA Hera mission said: “DART can perform its mission without Hera – the effect of its impact on the asteroid’s orbit will be measurable using Earth ground-based observatories alone.”