A Bumpy Ride
When ever I discover another made for TV flight movie the only thing I expect is that it will be average at best, I never have high expectations even when it features one of my favourite actors. So when I came across "Freefall: Flight 174" a movie from the 90s about a real event which happened during the 80s my expectations were as you expect low even though it stars William Devane. Turns out my expectations were right as whilst an interesting movie which sees a pilot forced to land a commercial plane dead stick it is not the most convincing as there is no major drama or panic and left me feeling under whelmed.
As the engineers prep a brand new plane they struggle with the fuel conversion as the system operates in kilograms rather than pounds and with a fuel gauge inoperable they have to rely on manual calculations. It turns out that there calculations were wrong as during the flight the fuel warning lights start flashing leaving Capt. Bob Pearson (William Devane - Yanks) and co-pilot Maurice Quintal (Scott Hylands) along with an engineer travelling with his wife to work out what is going on. With the flight diverted to Winnipeg they soon realise they have no fuel and no electrics as well leaving Bob to try and glide the plane in and land it dead stick.
So not only is it nearly 20 years since "Freefall: Flight 174" was made but it is also nearly 30 years since the true story unfolded and as such I have no idea of how true to what really happened this movie is. Actually I can guess how true it is as "Freefall: Flight 174" is made very much in the style of a typical disaster movie where we have various passengers aboard the plane, from a loved up couple, a fearful wife, the obligatory engineer as well as a nasty businessman. Now there is nothing really wrong with doing that as I am sure most of the drama of the true story unfolded in the cockpit and the control tower but it does make it cliche and weak cliche because these characters are not fleshed out enough.
But as I said the real focus of the drama is in the cockpit and the endeavours of the pilots to deal with a plane which they discover has no fuel. Unfortunately this is where the movie is a let down because not only do we get far too much cheesy dialogue but there are no real effects, a few flashing buttons but that for the most is it. But the worst thing is that everyone seems so calm, Captain Bob calmly handles the plane, smiling most of the time, Rick the engineer has a calm smile on his face and basically none of it rings true especially when most plane disaster movies tend to have a real sense of panic about them. It means that whilst "Freefall: Flight 174" stars William Devane, one of my favourite actors, his character and various others just never really convince of being in difficulty.
What this all boils down to is that "Freefall: Flight 174" ends up an under whelming plane disaster movie which not only lacks the tension this sort of movie demands but also often feels quite cheesy do to the general lack of panic.


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Harry L. Gill, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 at the age of 18. During his short but adventure-filled career, he flew a Hurricane fighter bomber over France, England, and India and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. In 1943 his airplane was shot down over Burma, and he died in the crash.
Drawing extensively on Gill's correspondence with his parents and siblings, this personal account of war shows how Gill was transformed from a small-town boy to a mature fighter pilot serving in a global war on another continent. His letters depict the enthusiasm of youth, a strong sense of humour, his plans for the future, and this continuing attachment to home.Author: Brent Wilson
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TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. - The space shuttle Atlantis launched Friday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on what is the final flight of NASA's shuttle program before the fleet is retired this year. The four-member crew, piloted by 45-year-old Tioga County, N.Y. native and Owego Free Academy graduate Doug Hurley, will be delivering vital supplies to the International Space Station.
For Hurley - and his friends and family who gathered near the space center to watch the final launch - it was extremely emotional, and what one old acquaintance of Hurley's described as exhilarating. Robin (Dukerich) Seward, of Nichols, N.Y., traveled to Florida on Wednesday with her husband Darryl to gather with Hurley's family, to witness the launch.
A 2009 Space Shuttle Endeavor launch, in which Hurley was a crew member, was scrubbed several times prior to its eventual departure on July 15, 2009. Because of the delays, some of those close to Hurley weren't able to readjust their schedules for a return trip to the rescheduled launch. Seward, who taught Hurley and had him in her homeroom during fifth grade at the Owego Elementary School, considered herself fortunate enough to return back in 2009 to witness that launch.
But for the July 8, 2011 launch, which was on-schedule and without delays, Seward and Hurley's family members were able to be present, together, to watch Hurley pilot the final shuttle launch, ending a 30-year history of NASA's shuttle program.
"They're on top of the world," said Seward in a telephone interview following the launch. She added, "He's going to be the coolest pilot in the world, from the coolest small town in America," dubbing a title that Owego, N.Y. was given several years ago.
But Seward talked mostly of her interactions with Hurley's family, whom she has remained in contact with throughout the years, and what it meant for them to finally witness his launch in this final mission.
Although Seward retired from teaching for the Owego-Apalachin School District in 2006, during her career she had the pleasure of teaching Hurley. Hurley was in fifth grade at that time.
Seward described traveling to Florida in June of 2009 to watch a launch, and how the first and second attempts were scrubbed, and then postponed until the following month. Seward returned in July of 2009, and following several more scrubs, the Endeavour was able to launch on July 15. But because so many traveled in 2009 to see the launch were unable to return, the July 8, 2011 launch was a very sensitive issue for Hurley.
In a NASA interview just prior to the July 8, 2011 launch, Hurley said so himself. "It's a very sensitive issue for me because there were so many attempts with the first (2009) launch." His family and friends were unable to see it because of the delays.
Seward described the one window of opportunity for the launch that cleared the sky at 11:26 a.m. on Friday.
She added that early Friday morning the clearance for the flight based on the weather was at 10 percent. "We stayed positive," said Seward, "We were looking for glimmers of the sun."
So when the sky opened, and the sun came through, Seward and Hurley's family knew that this time, he was going to go.
"To me," she added, "it was the perfect launch."
"Think of the view he has," she said of the pilot's seat, located in the front next to the commander, Chris Ferguson.
But with a focus on watching the excitement of Hurley's family, Seward could only use the words breathtaking and exhilarating to describe the entire event.
Of those family members gathered in the group were Hurley's parents, Sherry and Harvey (Harv) Hurley, his wife Karen, their 17-month old son Jack, and his cousin Nan Hurley - who is married to Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing rookie Joey Logano.
Hurley's wife, Karen Nyberg, is also an astronaut, who will be making a shuttle flight herself in 2013, but will be doing it from Russia as the Atlantis flight marks the program's end.
The reactions to the launch on Friday of each friend and family member differed in their own way, according to Seward.
In an auditorium where everyone gathered the day before the launch, a screen projected a timeline and detailed the final event. When Astronaut Doug Hurley's picture came on the screen, according to Seward, his son, Jack, could be heard hollering, "da da." "It was the cutest thing," said Seward. "I just wanted to cry."
Hurley's best friend, Jeff Rudler of Apalachin, N.Y. in Tioga County, was also at the launch on Friday. In a conversation with Seward about the multiple attempts to launch back in 2009, he stated, "If I had to mortgage my house to continually travel, I would be there too."
His cousin Nan, according to Seward, had tears of joy and excitement when the shuttle exited the launch pad. And although the low clouds didn't allow them to see the shuttle ascend into space, they could hear it. At that point, Seward added, she could see the relief in the faces of all the family and friends who gathered.
During a Saturday interview with Seward, after family and friends celebrated throughout the evening with a large gathering, the news came in that the shuttle was half way to its destination. And as she sat through the interview, she continued to watch Hurley in orbit. "He's in the shuttle, and he is doing his duties already," said Seward of the extensive news coverage near the space center in Florida.
But for Seward, as an educator and Hurley's teacher, it meant so much for her to witness the excitement of those who weren't able to witness his first launch in 2009. "I still look at Hurley like he's my student," said Seward, noting that she still has photos of him from when he was in her class.
And she always believed that he would do something special some day. Seward didn't recall Hurley ever mentioning that he wanted to be an astronaut one day, but she did recall his mother telling her that he was a big fan of Star Trek, and that he had things all over his room relating to it.
From the perspective of a teacher, she concluded, it will inspire others. "He will motivate kids ... local kid becomes astronaut."
The Atlantis Crew of Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Commander Chris Ferguson are expected to arrive at the space station today, and will then return on July 20 - which is also the 42nd anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. At that point their mission, as well as the NASA's Space Program, will be complete.


Just after 5:30 Friday afternoon a seaplane flown by Donald H. Stoppe of Ashland NH crashed on Stinson Lake in Rumney NH. Nicholas A Kontrovitz of West Swanzy NH was a passenger on the plane; in addition there was also a dog on board. Officials say the plane took off from Plymouth Airport and was air bound for approximately 10 minutes before hitting the water and flipping over. All parties were able to exit the plane safely. The investigation has been referred to the FAA in Portland ME.


There is beauty enough in this universe. The distant Cassini probe has opened a tiny window on the glory within our own solar system. Click on them to see higher resolution versions at the NASA site. The first image taken from Saturn’s shadow. You can spot the earth as a tiny point of light, hovering on the upper left of Saturn’s rings.
Though the ancients could not have imagined this sort of cold beauty, it is entirely appropriate that they named the planets after gods.


40 years after man’s historic landing on the moon… and here’s one of the coolest stories I read outside of all the other historical achievements.
On July 20, 1969, commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”, were televised to Earth and heard by millions. But just before he re-entered the lander, he made the enigmatic remark:
“Good luck, Mr. Gorsky.” Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut. However, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian or American space programs. Over the years many people questioned Armstrong as to what the “Good luck Mr. Gorsky” statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled. On July 5, 1995, in Tampa Bay, Florida, while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26 year old question to Armstrong. This time he finally responded. Mr. Gorsky had died and so Neil Armstrong felt he could answer the question.
In 1938 when he was a kid in a small Midwest town, he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard. His friend hit a fly ball, which landed in his neighbor’s yard by the bedroom windows. His neighbors were Mr. and Mrs. Gorsky.
As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs. Gorsky shouting at Mr. Gorsky. “A bj! You want a bj?! You’ll get a damn bjwhen the kid next door walks on the moon!”
Upon further research, I unfortunately found out that this story is mere fiction. But still a very fun and inspiring read! What impossible feat will you accomplish in your lifetime??!!?!? =)


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On Tuesday morning terrible news came from France - an Airbus A320 flying towards Düsseldorf crashed in a remote part of the Alps. All 150 people on board were killed.
French officials say that they are confident the co-pilot intentionally put the plane into a descent. While they believe the co-pilot was the most likely cause of the crash, investigators still haven't entirely ruled out the possibility of a technical failure.
The mountain rescue team was able to recover a voice recorder from the crash site, the second black box is still missing. This data recorder would help to provide more information into the cause of the crash.
On Thursday, Michael König, reporter for the Süddeutsche Zeitung spoke to This Week in Germany from Munich via Skype.


Our future head of school, Scott Fujita, was hand selected by the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, to experience firsthand what it is like to fly in an F/A-18 Hornet. The Blue Angels choose Mr. Fujita because he is a leader in our community who epitomizes the culture of excellence the Blue Angels strive to uphold.
On Friday, March 22, the training day of the Salinas International AirShow, our school community was invited to watch Mr. Fujita climb into the back seat of a Blue Angels F/A-18 and take off faster than he ever had before. His 45 min flight was one to remember. Blue Angel pilot, Lt. Cary Rickoff showed Mr. Fujita a whole new set of ropes and the school community loved posing with him and his pilot after his flight.
Our very own Blue Angels parents (C.J. Simonsen, Dave Tickle, and Amy Tomlinson) were on hand to share their aviation stories and experiences.


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As per the statement, 22 deceased have been identified as Nepali, 28 Bangladeshi and One Chinese. Other 20 are undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Kathmandu.
"The bodies will be handed over to families after their post-mortem," Home Ministry spokesperson Jhankanath Dhakal said.
The plane en route to Kathmandu from Dhaka, which crash landed on Monday, had 33 Nepali, 32 Bangladeshi, one Chinese and one Maldivian passenger on board, in addition to the crew.
The reason behind the crash of the 17-year old aircraft is yet to be ascertained, but the aviation staff has recovered its black box and an investigation into the incident has been launched. (ANI)


Good question. Maybe manned flight? The idea of manned flight using aeroplanes was ridiculed in the beginning. The Wright brothers didn’t care and went ahead developing the technology anyway – just imagine the feeling they had when the plane lifted properly for the first time! How exciting it must have been? The insight they must have had about how their technology might affect the future? And how it must have felt to know they were the only people who could have this insight? And maybe more importantly, how it must have felt to proven all the people that doubted them wrong.


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Nancy Miller takes the advice of a friend, and jumps off a cliff! Fortunately it was with Renaldo Pereira da Silva, “Jajao”, a hang gliding and airplane pilot with over 25 years flying experience. The kites glide on the ocean winds over the Pedra Bonita mountains in Sao Conrado neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. Nancy was in Rio for one month to volunteer for the 2016 Paralympics. She was delighted to end the trip with a beautiful day for flying, and an amazing adventure.
Mark would have joined Nancy on this adventure, but during the games, there was no flying due to National Security issues. They plan to go back so that Mark can experience this amazing adventure!


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If your answer to the question of where you’d like to work is "up there in the sky", you’re "my friend udeme"! It is common to see several youngsters like you who aspire to become a pilot but there aren’t as many people growing up to fulfil that dream. So you ask, how can I become a pilot in the future? The following steps will help.
Go Through Science Class to Become a Pilot
Core subject requirements for admission into flight schools to become a pilot are English, mathematics and physics, then three other subjects, (or say – other science subjects). So, the foundational career path to become a pilot is no doubt, science.
Mind the Age Limits and Other Pre-requisites to Become a Pilot
Majority of flight schools require that you must be up to seventeen (17) years old and not above twenty-five (25) years old at the time you apply for study to become a pilot. Minimum of credit passes in English, mathematics and science subjects in your senior high/secondary school exam must be in place. You must be able to pass assessment tests, medical and fitness tests as required by your aviation school of choice, if you want to become a pilot.
To Become a Pilot, Mind the Competition
Several students are interested in this field as against the few available aviation schools around. Consequently, there exists a stiff competition you’ll have to engage in to become a pilot. Firstly, you must be extra brilliant to beat others in O-Level requirements and aptitude tests. Secondly, you must be fit physically and health-wise. Thirdly, try to get a university degree in a relevant course (for instance: aeronautics, physics, etc.), although, aviation schools don’t require a degree to become a pilot, it will give you an advantage while seeking job in a commercial airline. It should also be noted that other courses you can offer in aviation schools exist apart from piloting.
The Cost of Studying to Become a Pilot is High
Fees for training in any flight school all over the world is highly expensive. You have to be prepared for the expensiveness, knowing that it’s worth it at the end of the day to become a pilot. However, scholarship opportunities by government and airlines for outstandingly qualified students exist. Application for scholarships may be considered after the candidate must have secured admission, having succeeded in all the pre-requisite tests and the aviation school issued him/her a recommendation letter.
If you have taken all the afore-mentioned tips on how to become a pilot into consideration, and are confident of achieving them, there is no stopping you. Sky is your limit! Go ahead and pursue your dream to become a pilot with zest and vigour. Air transport business is an evergreen venture, which attracts priority capitals all over the world. It is an industry which, except for isolated cases of mismanagement, is not so encumbered with high turn over of labour. And as a pilot, there is enough room at the top for aspiring youngster like you. So, if this is your ambition in life, get up now and do all it takes.
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Join us for EMBCA’s “Hypersonic Challenges in the 21st Century”Panel Discussion on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 2 P.M. EST / 9 P.M. Athens EEST . The panel will be Co-Moderated by Lou Katsos EMBCA’s President and Technologist and EMBCA Director Eric Hill.. The distinguished panel , in formation, will include Hypersonics Propulsion PHD Researcher at the University Central Florida (UCF) Adam Kotler; Aerospace Engineering PHD Candidate at the University of Central Florida Robert Burke; and Congressional Candidate/Aviator/Former U.S. Naval Officer Commander Demetries Grimes. In August 2021, a Chinese rocket reportedly orbited the Earth before releasing a hypersonic weapon, which then re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and was guided to a simulated target. Hypersonic speeds are those in excess of Mach 5, or 3,217 nautical miles an hour—roughly one mile per second. Rockets have flown at hypersonic speeds in space since the 1950s, but the technology that allows hypersonic weapons to fly significant distances and maneuver around threats at high speed is a relatively new phenomenon . These weapons can close in on targets, compressing the battlespace in ways that may prove to be game changers in any new conflict. The U.S. has led the world in hypersonic-weapons (HSW) development through 2014, when sequestration forced funding cuts to hypersonic research and development.
Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran have Hypersonic Weapons (HSW) programs, as do Australia, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, and South Korea. Funding in Congress for hypersonic weapons has been relatively restrained; however, both the Pentagon and Congress have shown a growing interest in pursuing the development and near-term deployment of hypersonic systems.This is due, in part, to the advances in these technologies in Russia and China mentioned , both of which have a number of hypersonic weapons programs and have likely fielded operational hypersonic glide vehicles— potentially armed with nuclear warheads. Recent U.S. funding for HSW development has increased significantly across the Services, and the outlook is now more positive. The hypersonic market and industry is poised to expand in a significant way due to these and other developments with significant market impacts going forward now, and in the coming decades. These developments and the geopolitical significance of the Eastern Mediterranean make this topic of discussion a timely one. We will explore in the panel discussion some of the background and challenges facing the U.S. around the recent developments in hypersonics as well as the technology and research that is taking place in this area.


Civil Air Patrol Sqdn # 125 Meeting
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
We are a search and rescue group and a squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. We also have a Youth Program for children 12-18. We meet every Wednesday evening 7-9 pm at the National Guard Armory just off the Fairgrounds Road in Manor Twp.
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Amelia Earhart had red hair.
Does Amelia Earhart have red hair?
Many famous historical figures have been redheads
Amelia Earhart, Vincent Van Gogh and Winston Churchill were all gingers. Boudica the Celtic Queen and Elizabeth I were both ginger and absolutely badass.
What color are Amelia’s eyes?
She had poise and charm. I liked…the frank direct look in her grey eyes.” There were many reasons why Earhart was chosen to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Some people have suggested that she resembled Charles Lindbergh.
What color was Amelia Earhart’s plane the canary?
In the summer of 1921, Earhart purchased a second-hand Kinner Airster biplane painted bright yellow. She nicknamed it “The Canary,” and set out to make a name for herself in aviation. On October 22, 1922, Earhart flew her plane to 14,000 feet — the world altitude record for female pilots.
Has Amelia Earhart been found?
Despite a search-and-rescue mission of unprecedented scale, including ships and planes from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard scouring some 250,000 square miles of ocean, they were never found.
What Colour is Amelia?
The hexadecimal color code #c3cec3 is a light shade of green.
What color was Amelia’s first plane?
Amelia Earhart’s first plane was a Kinner Airster that was bright yellow. Because of its color, she called it ‘the canary.
When was Earhart born?
Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas to Amy Otis Earhart and Edwin Stanton Earhart, followed in 1899 by her sister Muriel.
What color was Amelia Earhart’s last plane?
Brief Description. Amelia Earhart set two of her many aviation records in this bright red Lockheed 5B Vega. In 1932 she flew it alone across the Atlantic Ocean, then flew it nonstop across the United States-both firsts for a woman.
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Where is Amelia Earhart’s plane?
CHOWCHILLA, Calif., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As if right under our nose, an image suggesting Amelia Earhart’s plane is submerged at the Taraia spit in Nikumaroro lagoon. Formerly known as Gardner Island and believed to be the final resting place of the aviatrix.
What were Amelia’s last words?
Amelia Earhart’s last confirmed words were spoken at 8:43 a.m. on July 2, 1937. She said, “We are on the line 157-337 flying north and south.” Earlier she had spoken the fatal words, “We are on you but cannot see you.” She was in trouble, and she knew it.
How Old Was Amelia Earhart when she went missing?
The aviator’s plane disappeared on a circumnavigation of the world on 2 July 1937. Aged 40, Amelia Earhart disappeared with her plane and her navigator on 2 July 1937 on the longest leg of what was intended to be the first circumnavigation of the world by a woman in an aeroplane.


I can't resist a fun stamp set like Stampin' Up!'s Blast Off. It's got everything you need for a great space card - a rocket ship, astronaut, flames, planets, a flag, and even an alien!
I love how the countdown goes directly into the spaceship. Recognize the designer paper? It's Summer Smooches!
Here's the inside of the card, complete with alien. It's so cute!


Amelia has always dreamed of being a pilot, and after years of training she finally has her license! She’s out on her first solo flight in the skies of San Francisco, diving through hoops and even practising a loop-the-loop! Woah, we’re getting dizzy!
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Hot air balloons can give you an amazing and thrilling experience. You should consider flying with hot air balloons if you don’t fancy extreme sports. You can enjoy various advantages from flying with hot air balloons. A major advantage of flying up on a hot air balloon is that you will enjoy unique and different views. When flying with a hot air balloon, you will be seeing unique views from a different perspective. You will have a chance of appreciating different landscapes while you are up there. You will enjoy the thrill of going and surpassing thousands of meters.
Another advantage of flying up with a hot air balloon is that you will have lifetime memories. By flying with hot air balloons you will be able to enjoy a nostalgic way of traveling. This is something you will never forget for years and years to come. The ride above the sky will be smooth and silent. As the win takes you above, you will be able to see all the sights that are below you.
Flying up using hot air balloons always ensures that your safety is maintained. It is thrilling and safe to fly in a hot air balloon. You can be assured that nothing will go wrong because this is one of the safest way of flying. Hot air balloons usually travel slowly and you will have enough time to adjust. They also have a design and a concept that is very simple so as to avoid casualties. There are no complicated moving parts in hot air balloons that may fail to work while you are flying. Bad weather is the only element that my negatively affect hot air balloons. These balloons don’t fly when the weather is bad and this helps in maintaining the safety of the people flying.
Another advantage of flying up with hot air balloons is that you will enjoy a better well being. During the ride, you will be able to feel happy and you will also be able to feel happier after the ride. Production of endorphins is what actually makes you feel happier.
You will also enjoy a higher heart rate and this can ensure that there is improved oxygenation of blood. Having peace of mind is an added advantage of flying up with a hot air balloon. You will be able to fly through the sky and feel calm. You will be able to enjoy the peace and quiet of the sky and this will make you feel more calm. You will stay focused on all the breathtaking views that are below you and this will ensure that you will have lower levels of stress, improved memory and an immune system.


The Plot Thickens: NASA Releases Statment Regarding Planet X—Nibiru
By Lisa Haven
As we approached 2016 a group of planetary researchers began to claim that their was a ninth planet in our solar system, now known as ‘Planet Nine’, ‘Nibiru’, ‘Planet X’. Mike Brown, researcher and man credited with discovering the most plants outside of our solar system in the history of planetary exploration, claimed that this “new planet” is tugging and creating a gravitational pull on NASA’s Cassini spacecraft.
In response to Mikes claims, NASA released a statement dismissing his claims and stated that there was no gravitational tug occurring to the Cassini spacecraft.
However according to MailOnline researchers involved told the media outlet that NASA scientists were incorrect in their dismissal of ‘Planet Nine.’
William Folkner, a planetary scientist at JPL stated “An undiscovered planet outside the orbit of Neptune, 10 times the mass of Earth, would affect the orbit of Saturn, not Cassini,”
Professor Jacques Laskar, another researcher of ‘Planet Nine’, disagrees with Folkner stating, “This is exactly what we have done. We have simulated the presence of [Planet Nine] and look to the induced effect on the Earth-Saturn distance, as measured by Cassini… Our zones of exclusions occur when the perturbation of [Planet Nine] on Saturn is too large to be compatible with the Cassini data. With data from 2004 to 2014, the exclusion zone is 180 degrees wide…. The press release of JPL is very confusing and essentially wrong.”
In the video below Paul Begley explains how NASA has in the past admitted that Planet X existed, yet now seem to be going back on their word…
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Trichy airport is one of the fastest growing international airports in India. The airport is the third largest in the state in passenger and cargo traffic after Chennai International Airport and Coimbatore International Airport. Air connectivity to Trichy is good, with an airport just 5 Kms from the city. The airport connectivity details are as shown in the Table below:
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Plans are being made currently to upgrade the Trichy airport. It is estimated that this can be done in the next three years. Runway extension program has been commissioned and a new air traffic control centre is being planned to cater to the growth in air traffic.


I was struck last night about the news coverage for the plane that landed at LAX in Los Angeles. The pilot did a great job in landing the plane.
I was grateful that everyone was okay.
But what if everything had not been okay? What if the plane had crashed and burned and everybody died?
It's a horrible question but it leads me to this.
When does a "news event" become sensationalism? Accident chasing?
And then...I watched on the news this morning that the passengers on the plane were watching their own landing because of the news reports that were being broadcasted live to each passenger (Each passenger had a T.V. screen in front of them - in the back of the airplane seat in front of them).
That would be wild - almost surreal! Would I want that to be on the screen?
Again, the hard question - what if things had gone bad? They would have been watching their own deaths on T.V.!
How far should the media go in bringing us "live" news?
Interested to hear your comments.


Heathrow Airport began in the 1930s as the Great Western Aerodrome privately owned by Fairey Aviation and used for aircraft assembly and testing.
The airport was named after the hamlet of Heathrow was demolished to make way for the airport and was now where terminal three now stands.
In 1944, the airport came under the control of the Ministry of Air. Heathrow was initially secretly intended as a base for long range transport aircraft in support of the war with Japan. The Royal Air Force never made use of the airport and control was transferred to the ministry of Civil Aviation on January 1, 1946.
The first civil flight was to Buenos Aires via Lisbon. The airport opened fully for civilian use on May 31, 1946 and soon had three runways with three more under construction.
In 1953, the first concrete slab of the first modern runway was ceremonially placed by Queen Elizabeth II. She also opened the first permanent terminal building, now known as terminal two in 1955. Terminal three opened in 1961. At this point, the airport had helicopter service from central London and gardens on the roof of the terminal building.
The most recent of the cluster of main terminals was opened was Terminal One, opened in 1968. Terminal four, built away from the cluster, was built in 1986.


September 30, 2023 · 8:30 am
Knoxville Municipal Airport and Knoxville Aviation is pleased to announce our very own community airshow and concert performance you won’t want to miss! The airshow will feature our very own, Eric Edgren, followed by some of the biggest airshow performers in the nation. Following the airshow, join us for a special performance by the Nadas!! This event is FREE and OPEN to the public.


Once there was a yellow robot cat called Baron. He was brave and liked adventures. He loved stars. Sometimes he looked up at the sky. Sometimes he used his telescope to watch the stars. Then one day Baron had a dream. It was a dream about a trip to space. What happened in his journey to space? Was he really in space or was it all a dream?
Trip to Space is an early learning book. It uses a limited vocabulary of under 70 words. In the story, the characters visited major features in the solar system - ideal for young readers.


Paolo is a pilot and now he is living the life he had always wanted -- free and soaring high.
"I’ve been a pilot since 2005. I love to fly and it feels like heaven when I’m up in the sky. It’s the perfect job for me, but it can also be very demanding. Good thing my wife is also a pilot. She understands my work. She inspires me to achieve my goal of becoming a full captain one day.” - Paolo
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Airplane Crashes in Czechoslovak Press During the Period of Normalization
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|ŠÍROVÁ, Tereza . Airplane Crashes in Czechoslovak Press During the Period of Normalization. Acta Musei Nationalis Pragae – Historia litterarum. Prague: National Museum, 2012, 57(4), 59-66. ISSN 0036-5351. Also available from: https://publikace.nm.cz/en/periodicals/amnphl/57-4/airplane-crashes-in-czechoslovak-press-during-the-period-of-normalization
The negativity usually considered as one of news values. In my diploma thesis, I compared the media coverage of 10 railway or aircraft accidents which happened in Czechoslovakia or in the Czech republic between 1960–2008. The result was, that during the
Communistic regime, the negative news had less space than after the Velvet Revolution. But there still was a difference in the way of reporting about some accidents. The difference was influenced especially by current political situation. But also other factors were very important – in the case of aircraft accidents, it was the „nationality“ of the aircraft and the cause of the accident. In this article, I compare two accidents which happened in 1972 and 1973. The first happened near Ceska Kamenice when a Yugoslav plane crashed after a bomb attack. One person of 27 onboard survived. The daily papers informed about the crash – there were 18 published articles in two analysed papers. One year later, a Soviet plane crashed at the Ruzyne airport. 66 of 100 people onbord perished. The cause was a pilot’s mistake caused by wrong ergonomics in new aircraft type. Analysed papers published only 4 articles. There was no important change of political situation between 1972 and 1973. In my opinion, the difference in the media coverage was given by the fact that it was a new Soviet aircraft which crashed at Ruzyne, the mistake of Soviet engineers, constructers and pilots.


Pitsford School junior pupils were treated to a demonstration and Q&A session from Virgin Balloon Flights on Monday 29 June. Pupils were taught about the mechanics of ballooning by commercial hot air balloon pilot Peter Philpott and crew member Andy Hale.
Pitsford School’s Headmaster and physicist, Mr Toone also learnt how to use the burners in a hot air balloon. There were claps and cheers all round after Peter’s display where fire was blasted from the burners, creating spectacular sights in the School’s beautiful 26 acre grounds.
The children were also allowed to jump inside the hot air balloon basket, giving them an insight as to what it’s like to go up, up and away in what is one of the most exciting, adventurous methods of air travel. The session was rounded off with Peter answering any questions the children had before teaching them the salute pose where they stood around the basket and had their photograph taken.
The educational session was organised after Peter landed his Virgin hot air balloon in a field close to Pitsford School in May. The landing, which took place after a sunrise flight from Hanging Houghton, created a lot of excitement amongst the children. Speaking after the demonstration and Q&A session, Headmaster Mr Toone commented: “The children enjoyed themselves enormously, especially when given the opportunity to climb into the basket. I was impressed by the range of questions posed by the children and also by Peter’s ability to entertain the pupils in a very informative way.”
Virgin Balloon Flights have been taking passengers up, up and away for 21 years. As the UK’s largest hot air balloon company they plan to do more education events like this, teaching children about the science behind the airborne activity.
Very many thanks to Virgin Balloon Flights for visiting Pitsford School.


This is a letter that I have wanting to put on here for a while and in the last week has gained an even more special place in my heart. Barbara Morgan was Christa Mcauliffe's backup. She has since become an astronaut and just launched on board the Space Shuttle Endeavor. I was actually a guest of NASA at the launch and got to see it from about 3 miles away. The launch was amazing, especially knowing that there was a teacher on board. To read about the launch, you can check out my other blog, The Room 42 Daily. I wrote to Barbara Morgan when I was in college and I think it is completely fitting that a teacher added notes to a form letter and added a special note at the end. This is absolutely one of my favorite letters in my entire collection.


Frontier Airlines is an airline headquarters first established in Denver on June 1, 1950 by Arizona Airways, Challenger Airlines and Monarch Airlines. It was then located at the Stapleton Airport. From 1950-1986, Frontier Airlines was a local service airline in the U.S. It served in different cities in Rocky Mountains, Denver, Salt Lake City, Billings and Phoenix. At present, it is a carrier subsidiary and an operating brand by Republic Airways Holdings and maintains a hub at Denver International Airport. It currently operates flights to 74 destinations throughout the United States and other countries such as Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.
During the 1990s, there were plans to give the old Frontier a fresh start. Executives from the previous Frontier Airlines and the founders of the company began studying market opportunities to get the airline back on track. By 1994, it served its first scheduled flights out Denver with the Boeing 737 jetliners and used the slogan “The Spirit of the West” for the next nine years. In 1999, the airlines began purchasing Airbus A318 and A319 in line of expanding its fleet. It’s used its first Airbus aircraft in 2001 and by 2003, Frontier became an all-Airbus fleet.
In 2006, the company underwent reorganization, creating the Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. in Delaware. On September 2006, Frontier announced plans of creating a new division of the company known as Lynx Aviation. By 2007, it signed an agreement with Republic Airlines and was also designated as a major carrier by the United States Department of Transportation. 2007 marked the return of Frontier’s former Senior Vice President and COO, Sean Menketo serve as Frontier’s new President and CEO. On December 7, 2007, the Lynx Aviation launched its services in the city of Billings, Mont.
However, by 2008, Frontier Airlines filed for Bankruptcy and was auctioned in 2009. Republic Airways Holdings was able to acquire the airlines through the auction. Republic also acquired the regional airline of Frontier, Lynx Aviation. Both airlines are wholly owned subsidiaries by Republic.
Despite the rocky history of Frontier Airlines, it is recognized for its excellent service and maintenance. It was recognized by different organizations and given prestigious awards. In 2005, it was named by the Travel + Leisure as one of the top 10 domestic airlines for the 3rd time. By October of the same year, it was awarded by the Volunteers of America Colorado Branch with the Outstanding Corporation award. In November, it was ranked by the Department of Transportation as the number one “September’s On Time Arrival Performance”.
In 2007, Frontier Airlines was nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Achievement in Advanced Media Technology for best use of On Demand Technology. In 2009, the airlines received its 10th consecutive Diamond Award of Excellence – the highest award given by the FAA—for the excellent safety and services offered by Frontier Airlines.
As of 2013, Frontier Airlines has served over 100 cities and currently flies to 74 destinations, and operates 10 international destinations. Frontier Airlines has a diverse fleet of aircrafts consisting of Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Airbus A318 and Embraer 190.


According to reports, A rear Tyre on the right undercarriage of Thai Airways International flight TG 130 burst shortly after the plane touched down on the runway at Mae Fa Luang airport in Chiang Rai province on Tuesday. No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred about 9.29am, reports said.
After the incident, the captain guided the aircraft to a parking bay without further incident and all passengers were safely disembarked.
Reportedly, THAI staffs are looking into the cause of the incident and the tyre was replaced.
Reports further stated that the THAI board chairman has come out to say that the tyre did not burst, but only "deflated" after landing.
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Jun 24, 2019
Today Jon Smith catches up with one of his high school buddies, Tim. Who is currently in the process of retiring from the USAF as a pilot of a C-17. We'll talk about flying, deployments, carrying weapons on board, and what happens if you drop a handgun in a C17 lavatory. Yes, it' happened.


An alien spaceship, following an accident in space, enters the earth atmosphere and being damaged by Russian fighter jets, crash lands in a populated area of Moscow taking a few hundred human lives in the crash. A school girl saves the life of one of the aliens and together must deal with humans who intend them harm. Written by vvp_14
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To establish long term and trusted partnerships with our clients. Supporting them in their business objectives that require sustainable and agile services having multi-disciplinary engineering and the niche technological capabilities
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To increase reliability and equipment uptime in a manufacturing environment, TAI Hamburg offers industrial maintenance under Airbus GP-2-216 and performs logistic service in accordance with Airbus GP-1-211. TAI Hamburg ensures the precise delivery of highly sensitive electronic components and servicing and repairing resin transfer molds for higher precision in manufacturing.
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Navy Blue Angels 32-year-old Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Davis was killed Saturday when the F/A-18 Hornet jet he was flying crashed. He joined the Blue Angels in September 2005, had been on the team for two years and this was his first year as a demonstration pilot. Kevin Davis was single, the youngest of three sons.
rest in peace, Hero... Thanks for your service... now you truly have your wings.
F-18 Blue Angel #6 crashes in Beaufort SC during an air show at the Marine Corps Air Station. The pilot did not survive. My heart goes out to his family, the US Navy, and those who were hurt in the wreckage as he crashed into a neighborhood of homes and trailers. Crews are still working to determine the cause of the crash amongst massive amounts of wreckage.
Picture courtesy of AP News
The Blue Angels are in their 61st year, have had 232 pilots over the years and have been a favorite at air shows...
The original Blue Angels 1946 in front of an F6F Hellcat, courtesy of the Museum of Naval Aviation.
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Tater, I'm so very sad. I love the Blue Angels. I remember seeing them on tv, but have never seen them live. I think I'll add that to my list.
I'm going to go cry now...


Into the wild blue yonder! Our biplane may not fly but it sure does give your youngest something to imagine with. A propeller that spins, 2 removable people and landing gear wheels that turn make this biplane a true classic. Measures about 9" long. Non-toxic finishes, and bright colors. This plane comes shrink wrapped.


D12 Flight Receives Bomb Threat
The Daily Mirror reports a plane carrying the members of D12 (not including Eminem) were on a Virgin Atlantic flight that was nearing its destination of JFK Airport from London Heathrow when a bomb threat was called in.
Hannah Tuchster, one of 314 people onboard, told the Daily Mirror, “The pilot told us we were an hour from our destination and there was some confusion as this certainly wasn’t true. The captain then told us very calmly there had been a bomb alert and the truth dawned on the entire plane. I cannot believe how calm people were, although I know each one of us was absolutely terrified.”
D12 manager Mikey Eckstine said, “All the passengers stuck together and people were pretty calm. It was amongst the worst times I’ve ever had, but we were treated brilliantly by the crew.”
After the plane made an emergency landing in Newfoundland, the plane was searched by bomb sniffing dogs and was found to be safe. The plane then resumed to JFK.


Welcome to 1216 (Eastleigh) Squadron Air Training Corps. Our website will introduce you to our organisation and the Squadron’s current activities.
At 1216 we pride ourselves in offering the full range of Corps activities, including flying and shooting, in addition to a variety of fun and exclusive Squadron events, in order to create a training programme that will appeal to every young person.
Shaping our vision for the Squadron is the drive to develop well-rounded, highly skilled, capable young people ready and able for a military life or civilian career. We teach and cultivate these qualities through a variety of classroom based sessions and practical activities, ranging from leadership in the field to community work. We particularly seek to develop an interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
The Squadron is built upon a strong foundation of staff and it is through their hard work, dedication and belief that 1216 has gone from strength to strength. This ethos has rubbed off on the cadets who take enormous pride in “their” Squadron and believe that they can rise above the rest to become the best cadets in Hampshire.
Our motto is "Primoris Pauci" or “The first of the few” because we believe 1216 cadets are exceptional. It is also a direct link to Eastleigh's part in the story of the iconic Spitfire, which made it's first ever flight from what is now the airport in 1936.
The Air Training Corps has a tradition of taking young people who have a dared to be different. If you want to be part of the next generation we look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Ever since humankind might initially begin to aspire, he has actually desired for flying like the winged creatures. And also, because of the advantages of present aeronautic development, flying is now accessible. Still, it’s pricey. And also not precisely comfy. And also often risky. And also they clamped down on the free meals. That holding true, what the heck is modern guy– flooded in his visions of rising throughout the vast azure and gossamer white reaches– indicated to do? The key to that is pretty elegant: Traveling simulator video games.
Trip simulator video games are rather cost-effective, however have actually been developed to be so richly sensible making use of modern computer system visuals, the singular factor of distinction in between actual aeronautics and also a flying simulator is the in-flight presentation of Norbit.
Well, that and also actually arriving in a region aside from the one you left from. Really, if you produced on your own a simulated pilot area and also obtained a pal to drop in as well as plunk down behind you with a wailing infant, you may not be able to discriminate.
Using really genuine, true-to-life meters and controls, the newest trip simulator games put you in the Captain’s chair of an online aircraft that is decidedly natural in its entirety. From the sensitive yet energised activity of take-offs and landings, to the accomplishments as well as– if your type goes appallingly wrong– blunders of flying via different real-world conditions and geographies, today’s flight simulator experience is a lot more than merely a computer game; it’s frankly around as near as a person can reach training to be an authentic flying ace sans leaving terra firma.
Of course, flying simulator pilots declare a guaranteed high-end over their pro opponents: A pro aviator is primarily boxed in to piloting only the few types of flying equipments which are discovered to be a component of his/her profession responsibilities. Trip simulator pilots, on the other hand, might climb into basically every single airplane they could desire.
From recent version jumbo jets carting clients between large metropolitan airfields to complicated offensive planes dogfighting over kept in mind or apocryphal battlefields, the simulation pilot’s aircraft authorities are complete. Absolutely, if a flying machine has actually anytime been machined or suggested, you can rely on that there will certainly be a simulated recreation of it possible at a trip simulator download web page. Learn more info about Flugtag HK from this link.
So, whereas evolution and/or your holy spirit of selection did not choose to favor you with the large, downy wings you so long for, that’s no rationale to squelch your ingrained photo of soaring like those captivating birds that your initial, unshaven ascendants found so envigorating. No, currently, the only gear you require is a computer system, a flying simulator game, and also the zealous intend to slide the surly bonds of Google Earth and touch the face of God.
Whether you’re a genuine aviator nervous to brush your ability level, a trip hobbyist that favors dedicating real hrs in the substitute blue, or at least interested regarding what it may be like to manage an authentic jet, 21st century trip simulator games have all that you require.
And also that recognizes? If you’re anything similar to the tons of others who have actually made flight simulator games into resounding victories time after time after year, you simply might perhaps see your burgeoning entertainment task promptly becoming your most recent dependency. However cool your jets, Turbo– prior to you can even propose catapulting right into that kind of choice and also delight, there is simply one point you certainly wish to do: find a trip simulator download website and download and install a flight simulation game. Then check 6 as well as throttle up, Tiger!


A naval power for a century! Amazing. So I guess the Red Baron was not the only one in the skies during the First World War.
love the photo would have loved to seen the show. Peace
Believe it or not, I do remember these from WWII - it was one of my favorite planes back then. The Flying Tigers were my heroes.


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Reports are coming in of a dramatic in the skies over Florida. It seems a passenger a gun and forced a member of the cabin into one of the washrooms. He to shoot her unless he was given a quarter of a million dollars. He demanded that the plane land at Jacksonville airport, where all were evacuated. In spite of the efforts of the air force to the path of the plane, it seems the , said to be a thirty-five-year old man from Hartford, escaped with the money by from the plane. The pilot, Captain Littlejohn, and his crew were praised by officials for the and calm they showed in dealing with the crisis.
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Do you ever wonder why airlines are so big on uniforms?
Aside from establishing the airline’s brand, the reasons why flight attendants & pilots wear a uniform goes beyond style!
Major airlines go out of their way to design their uniform range, with some even making headlines when launching a new range.
Passengers need to know who the flight attendants are. During mid-flight, who do you turn to for help? Certainly not to another traveller wearing regular clothes. You identify the attendants and know they will have the ability to assist you. So, wearing a uniform is part of the attendant’s service to you. Their role and duty is to help and give you a positive experience during your travels with the airline!
How can you tell that a pilot is experienced and knowledgeable enough to fly a plane? Logically, you can’t. You cannot tell how many years of experience a pilot has, or even prove that he is qualified to operate an aircraft. And yet, the uniform provides enough credibility and authority that you wouldn’t even question it. Research shows that humans look to follow figures of authority and that is why a uniform helps. It’s no accident that a pilot’s outfit is typically designed to be like a navy officer.
In cases of emergency
“In the unlikely event of an emergency”, passengers respond to a uniform. Staff are trained to act and bring others to safety. If this happens, there is no time to think, so a passenger needs to know who they can turn to immediately for help. Having that uniform already establishes that connection and makes them clearly identifiable.
Even in minor emergencies, such as situations involving unruly or sick passengers, flight attendants use their authority to ensure everyone complies with the rules and keep them calm. This gives passengers the comfort of knowing that they are in the good hands of those with the expertise to handle difficult situations.
You know the airline just by looking at the uniform. Airline companies invest in designs that are tailored specifically to the airline’s values and wearing the uniform is a physical embodiment of these values. They also want their staff to look attractive and passengers expect them to! Flight attendant uniforms have been elegant fashion statements throughout the history of aviation and are carefully crafted to distinguish an airline from its competitors.


Meet DJI’s Latest Quadcopter – the Mavic Pro
Introducing the most portable flying camera DJI has ever built. Easy, powerful, creative and worry-free, the Mavic Pro makes it possible to take flight anywhere!
The DJI Mavic Pro is a small yet powerful drone that turns the sky into your creative canvass easily and without worry, helping you make every moment an aerial moment. Its compact size hides a high degree of complexity that makes it one of DJI’s most sophisticated flying cameras ever. 24 high-performance computing cores, an all-new transmission system with a 4.3mi (7km) range, 5 vision sensors, and a 4K camera stabilized by a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, are at your command with just a push of your thumb or a tap of your finger.
Features at a glance:
- Gimbal-Stabilized 12MP / 4K Camera
- Folds down as small as a bottle of water; small enough to bring with you everywhere
- New OcuSync transmission system offers up to 4.3 miles of transmission range
- Fly at up to 40mph or for as long as 27-minutes
- GPS & Vision Position-Based Navigation
- Flight Autonomy with Obstacle Detection
- ActiveTrack Subject Tracking Modes
- Tap and Gesture-Based Commands
- True 4K, fully stabilized ensures smooth footage
- TapFly and other smart features make professional looking video effortless
- Obstacle Avoidance combined with sensor redundancy increases flight safety and reliability
- Vision positioning paired with GPS and GLONASS ensures precise positioning indoor and outdoors
- Fly by Phone over Wi-Fi for even easier flight
Below is a video DJI released to introduce this new exciting product.
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We are used to geostationary satellites which carry TV signals from a fixed point: aim the dish in the right place in the sky and that is it. By contrast, amateur satellites are in a low and moving orbit, so they only stay in range for a short time and they have to be tracked in the sky.
All this could change next year when 2 satellites (containing amateur radio transponders) are placed in geosynchronous orbits. Aim your antennas once and fix them in place. A lot can go wrong - date slippage, failure on launch, failure to reach the right place in space, equipment failure etc. If these all go to plan, amateur radio could be quite different in a few years' time.
As we are approaching a period of very poor HF conditions, these satellites could be a godsend. One is aimed to give good coverage over the Americas. The other covers Europe, Middle East and Africa mainly.


Title: Squadron 303
Language: Polish, English
Country: Poland, UK
|Genre||Drama , War|
This is the story of the highly regarded fighter squadron, in which served mainly airmen from Poland, in the history of aerial combat and their heroic defence of England during WW2, Battle of Britain against Nazi attacks. The 303 Squadron shot three times more Luftwaffe planes than any other allied squadrons.
Chris Burdza, Arkady Fiedler (book), Tomasz Kepski, Jacek Samojlowicz


President Barack Obama is celebrating the World Series champion Chicago Cubs before he leaves office.On what usually is a sleepy federal holiday at th
Gene Cernan, Last Man To Walk On The Moon, Dies At 82
The last person to leave footprints on the moon has died. NASA reported that Gene Cernan died Monday at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. Gene Cernan flew in space three times, including twice to the moon. Cernan was big, brash and gregarious.
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The Haynes Company is world famous for it's highly regarded series of Owners Workshop Manuals for cars, motorbikes and light commercial vehicles. However, in 2007 they diversified their range of books by producing (in conjunction with the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) a workshop manual for the Supermarine Spitfire. Since then they have continued and expanded their range of manuals to include many other historic aircraft, tanks and military vehicles, all produced on a limited basis.
This book concerns all Marks of the famous Avro Lancaster heavy bomber, from 1941 onwards. Produced in conjunction with the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the book uses the BBMF's own airworthy and flying Lancaster, PA474 as the basis for all the technical information and the many detailed photographs and drawings contained in it. The book contains 160 pages and is copiuosly illustrated throughout with black and white and full colour photographs and many line drawings and is authored by Jarrod Cotter and Paul Blackah MBE.
The Lancaster story - Development and service career.
Anatomy of the Lancaster - A guided tour around the main areas of the aircraft.
The owners view - Running an airworthy Lancaster, including the running of the Canadian Mynarski Memorial Lancaster FM213 and the Panton brothers non airworthy (currently) 'Just Jane' NX611.
The crews view - Pre flight checks, start up, take off, displaying theaircraft and the crews duties.
The engineers view - Servicing the aircraft, the ground crew and maintenance.
Appendices - Part numbers, dimensions and weights, surviving Lancasters, glossary and abbreviations and useful addresses.
Hardback with printed covers. 275 x 214mm, 160 pages.
ISBN; 978 0 85733 830 3
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Parents of teen killed following plane crash file lawsuit
On behalf of Rooney Law Firm posted in Wrongful Death . Few will likely soon forget the tragic airplane accident that occurred in Northern California last year. Three individuals died after the airplane in which they were passengers crashed into a seawall as it prepared to land at the San Francisco airport. One of the individuals who died was a 16-year-old girl whose body was found outside of the airplane.


Last weekend, I was at the DZ working. I was inside of the airplane moving to the end of the runway to take-off when suddenly through the widow I saw arriving my bro, Pedro.
With his visit we had the opportunity to share the skies together and the beggining of one of his projects, The Flying Studio Project!
Thanks Bro, for visiting and to make me a part of your ideas!!
I love to share the skies with you and to be a piece of your projects!!!
Below you’ll see one of the many images we’ll make together! Of course that one was elected the best of the month!
It was jump no. 4000 of Marinho Pardo. Congrats Dude!! 🙂
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Hats off to Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Few amazing points about ISRO. It is not an Elitist organization. Most of the scientists and engineers in ISRO are from small towns and regional engineering colleges. The working culture is very transparent, friendly and efficient. A young scientist can question his boss based on his knowledge. The leadership from the times of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Prof.M.G.K.Menon, Prof.Satish Dhavan, Prof.U.R.Rao, Dr. K.Kasturirangan, Mr.G.Madhavan Nair till the present Chairman Dr.K.Radhakrishnan has been inculcating the same values and the organization runs as a family. The main motivating factor for all the scientists and engineers at ISRO are the challenges in their respective assignments. All of them work as a team. Thus they have done India proud by inserting the Mars Orbiter Spacecraft in Mar’s Orbit in the first chance. The mission was so efficient that one can say it costs Rs.5 ($0.083) per km. More cost effective than a rickshaw. But the technology is state of the art and cutting edge with no rubber bands and scotch tapes. The project is so humble that they did not even put up the national tricolor on the satellite.
One can’t wait to see the first photograph captured by MOM of the red planet.


STARS will be completely upgrading their nine helicopter fleet.
Chad Saxon, communications lead with STARS Manitoba, says they’ll be upgrading to the model H145 helicopter.
Each new helicopter costs 13 million dollars.
After completing an extensive assessment they were recommended to go with the H145 helicopter, which is the next generation of their BK117 helicopter.
Saxon says the federal government allocated 65 million dollars which is equivalent to 5 helicopters to help replace their fleet across Western Canada.
“It’s really great news for STARS and for patients across the prairies. This funding is still quite new and somewhat unexpected, so we don’t really know how we’ll allocate it, in which helicopters will go to which base. It was tremendous news for STARS and the people who will truly benefit from it is our patients.”
The current fleet is being replaced because the helicopters are ageing and it’s becoming more difficult to find parts and by 2022 parts for the current helicopters will no longer be made.
The advantage STARS gets with having a uniformed fleet is when a pilot has to move to a different location, there is no learning curve with a new aircraft as they already know how to fly the helicopter.


The Different Kinds of Airplanes You Need to Know
Even after using an airplane, you could still not be aware that there are other kinds of aircrafts. You should get more info since there are several types of airplanes so that you can decide which one to use. You can check this website so that you have a look at the many pictures of the aircrafts used. This info helps you to be knowledgeable about airplanes hence and the information can be very helpful in future not just to you but also to friends and relatives. To know much about these aircrafts, ensure you continue reading.
There is a single-engine piston airplane. You will find several of these airplanes in the aviation industry. The reason these airplanes are many in the industry is since they are cost-friendly and operating them is simple too. people can use single-engine airplanes for their own use or for training purposes. 2-6 people can occupy single-engine aircrafts. If you want to use this airplane, you need to use it for shorter distances. You will find only one piston in these airplanes.
Twin-engine piston aircrafts. There are two pistons in these aircrafts. This is why the twin-engine piston aircrafts are powerful hence can travel for longer distances as compared to those with a single-engine piston. another advantage of these airplanes is their speed. There is this company that is most loved by the users of this category of aircrafts which is Beechcraft and piper Seneca. To learn more on these airplanes, you need to know that their capacity is up to 10 individuals.
Turboprop aircraft is another type of aircraft. These are both piston-powered and jet powered. The good thing with these airplanes is that they travel at a high speed and use little fuel. The turboprop are not only used to transport people to their destinations but can also transport goods. They have a bigger capacity of up to 50 people.
We have regional jets. They are called regional jets since they transport people who want to travel from smaller cities to bigger ones. These airplanes are cost effective and they will help you reach the main airport or town with ease. These airplanes can carry between 50-100 people.
Commercial jetliners are another category of airplanes. This homepage containers photos of commercial jetliners. If you want to go to far places, you should use these airplanes. With these airplanes, you will find narrow-bodied and wide- bodied airplanes. Narrow-body airplanes are for not so long distances and they can carry between 100-240 individuals. Wide-body jets are like Boeing 777 and airbus A380. These aircrafts travel internationally. The other kinds of aircrafts are like the military aircrafts, cargo aircrafts and the business.
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From our friends at Fox:
A Southwest plane was forced to evacuate at California’s John Wayne Airport on Monday night after a fire broke out on board, the airport said.
Flight 2123 was set to take off from the airport for San Jose, Calif. At 7:25 p.m. when the ground crew saw smoke from the rear of the plane, according to ABC 7. The airport said the fire is believed to have occurred in the auxiliary power unit.
Southwest Airlines flight #2123 landed at John Wayne Airport. A fire was reported, chutes were deployed to evacuate passengers and crew memebers. Fire is out. Additional details pending.
— John Wayne Airport (@JohnWayneAir) February 13, 2018
The plane’s emergency slides were deployed and the plane’s 139 passengers and five crew members evacuated safely, the airport said. There were a few “minor injuries,” but no one was taken to the hospital.
— christina heller (@CHellerTVNews) February 13, 2018
The airport initially said the plane had landed prior to the fire, but later corrected their tweet.
The airport said its operations were back to normal.
Edmund DeMarche is a news editor for FoxNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @EDeMarche.


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Collection: Outer Space
This is a category that takes you on a journey through the vast and mysterious universe. From breathtaking views of distant galaxies to stunning depictions of astronauts and space ships, these paintings capture the excitement and wonder of space exploration. Whether you're a fan of realistic renderings of celestial bodies and intergalactic adventures, or prefer more abstract and imaginative interpretations, this collection offers a diverse range of styles and perspectives. From traditional oil paintings to modern digital art, each piece in this category is a unique representation of the art of space travel and discovery. So, whether you're an admirer of the pioneers of space exploration, or simply appreciate the beauty and mystery of the cosmos, "Space" is the perfect place to find your next work of art.
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Rihanna pays $750K for space travel
It seems that scientists are not the only one who’s trying to decode the mystery of the universe, and find out whether there are aliens or not. Pop-star Rihanna has already booked three tickets on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space crusade!
A close source did confirm it to media agencies that Rihanna is now in the waiting list for next year’s flight into space. The other two seats are most probably of her brother, Rorrey, and her bodyguard.
In September 2013, Rorrey spilled Rihanna’s secret obsession with the belief that there’s life on other planets as well, and that UFOs and aliens exist in real life.
Apart from Rihanna, there are several other Hollywood celebs who have booked in a spot for themselves, including, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Leonardo DiCaprio and teen-sensation Justin Beiber, among 500 others. Apart from these fellow passengers, Richard Branson and his family will also be present in the space ship.
The cost for one seat in Virgin Galactic SpaceShip Two is for 250,000$, which will delight the passengers by taking them to an altitude of about 62 miles, where they’ll be able to feel weightlessness.
Although there’ve been many visits into the space, but what’ll make this journey fun is that the astronauts this time won’t be professional, but regular people just like you and me.
Several passengers have already completed their G-force training, to withstand the abnormal conditions up there!
A new tourism industry seems to be in its early stage now, and might soon become a cult.


The 9G kneeboard was developed by the original owner of Hendricks Sewing Co. in the mid-1990’s. It was flight tested at Eglin AFB in F-15 fighter jets and that’s where the name of the kneeboard comes from – even at 9 G ‘s of acceleration, the kneeboard stayed in place. It has also survived numerous emergency ejections and stayed on the pilots’s knee.Since introduced, Hendricks Sewing Co has produced over 35,000 9G kneeboards for delivery to the U.S. Armed Forces. The board is also used by NATO military forces.
The Hendricks kneeboard was tested by NAVAIR and that model was the only one approved for use in Naval aircraft. Numerous safety of flight design changes were incorporated as a result of this testing and might not be incorporated if produced by an alternate source. If these features are not in the alternate product, it could pose a serious risk to pilot safety during carrier landings or if they were to eject from the aircraft.
Hendricks Flight Gear products are proudly made in the U.S.A by Hendricks Sewing Company based in Vale, Oregon. We fully stand behind our products and are fully committed to your satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any issues or questions. Your satisfaction is our number 1 priority!


I’m stranded on Mars. I have no way to communicate with Earth. I’m in a Habitat designed to last 31 days. If the Oxygenator breaks down, I’ll suffocate. If the Water Reclaimer breaks down, I’ll die of thirst. If the Hab breaches, I’ll just kind of explode. If none of those things happen, I’ll eventually run out of food and starve to death.
After a mission goes wrong, astronaut Mark Watney is left trapped on Mars and completely alone. Desperate to survive against all the odds, he uses his remarkable skills and ingenuity to get by. This is a fantastic story of space exploration with a great hero to root for. Set to be a Ridley Scott movie starring Matt Damon, we think it will be a real winner.


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At the beginning of the 20th century, aviation development was initially confined to private-sponsor projects, but with the war threatening Europe, British government funding controlled by the War Office and the Admiralty, stimulated aircraft research. The 1914/18 First World War saw massive growth in aircraft and airfield construction, plus train-ing needs for pilots and ground-crews to maintain combat squadrons covering the battle areas, and the sea, protecting merchant convoys from U-boat attack. Of the twelve New Forest airfields, nine were built for the Second World War 1939/45. Now just one remains open, for civilian use; the rest reverted to farmland and heath, but have com-memorative plaques, traceable with use of a good map.CalshotOpened by the Royal Naval Air Service on 29/03/1913 this seaplane and flying-boat base built on the shingle bank linking the Tudor fort to the New Forest, where Southampton water joins the Solent, was an experi-mental unit before it's various seaplanes, and Felixstowe flying-boats began to patrol the Allied sea-lanes in the Channel. On the 1st April 1918the R.A.F. was created from the R.N.A.S. and R.F.C.; Calshot base was home to the High Speed Flight training staff in 1927 and their Supermarine S6B won the Schneider for Britain in 1931.During the inter-war years, Calshot formed No.201 and 240 Squadrons, which moved their Sunderland flying-boats to bases further from Luftwaffe intervention; on the 24th May 1939 the Fleet Air Arm was created for Royal Navy carrier operations. During the Second World War, Calshot operated Air-Sea Rescue launches; its big Sunderlands flew in the 1948 Berlin Airlift. R.A.F. Calshot closed in 1961; it is now an activities centre.
Built in 1940/41 north of Bournemouth, this large three-runway base operated overseas transport aircraft e.g. B-24 Liberators and B-17 Fort-resses for V.I.P.s, then Albemarles for parachute-dropping/glider training. In 1944, R.A.F. Typhoons flown by British and Canadian pilots, and U.S.A.A.F. B-26 Marauder bombers supported D-day operations; R.A.F. Mosquitos and U.S.A.A.F. Black Widows provided night-fighter defence. Today Hurn remains open, renamed Bournemouth Interna-tional Airport.
The three-runway airfield north of New Milton opened in October 1942 operating R.A.F. Wellingtons and Halifaxes and U.S.A.A.F. B-17 Fort-resses on anti-U-boat patrols. Up to and beyond D-day R.A.F. Typhoons and Mustangs, RCAF Spitfires, supported by U.S.A.A.F. B-26s and R.C.A.F Night-Intruder Mosquitos, flew missions over occupied France. After R.A.F. Transport Command use, the airfield was closed in October 1946.
Opened in November 1942, west of Cadnam. The airfields three runways operated R.A.F. Hurricans and Mustangs of the Army Cooperation Command, then Stirlings, Whitleys and Albermares training Horsa glider pilots. D-day support given by U.S.A.A.F. P-38 and B-26s was superceded by R.A.F. Transport Command York and Dakota duties, the airfield closing in 1946
Bisterne Advanced Landing Ground
Built south of Ringwood in 1943, this two-runway base constructed of Sommerfield Steel Tracking, operated three squadrons of P-47s for D-day, moving to France on the 17th June 1944; Bisterne closed later that year.
Lymington Advanced Landing Ground
Constructed East of Lymington Ferry Terminal, the two steel-tracking runways was used by three squadrons of P-47s supporting D-day operations, moving to France on the 24th June 1944. Used for Admiralty storage, it closed in 1946.
East Boldre: This first New Forest airfield, of grass, was opened south of Beaulieu in 1910. It was used privately by a New Forest Flying School until January 1912; William McArdle and J. Armstrong Drexel, taught students using a small Bleriot monoplane. In 1916, the demand for basic pilot training to cover the Allied Western Front in Northern France and Flanders re-activated East Boldre for use by the Royal Flying Corps; BE.2 and 12, Curtis JN-4, RE.8 and Sopwith Camel aircraft were flown there. After the Armistice the R.A.F. closed it in 1919.
This concrete and tarmac three-runway airfield built east of the River Avon, north of Ringwood, opened in February 1941. Operating R.A.F. Hurricanes and Spitfires flown by British, Polish, Czech and Australian pilots, and joined by U.S.A.A.F. P-38 Lightnings, P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs after 1942, supporting Allied forces up to and beyond D-day After use by Dakotas in 1945, the base closed in 1947. Burley is a very popular New Forest village and in the summer becomes a busy haven for tourists and locals alike. The village is approximately 21 miles from Southampton, 16 miles from Bournemouth, and 97 miles from London.
The grass airfield at Somerford opened in 1935, east of the old town of Christchurch was taken over by the R.A.F. in April 1940 for use in devel-oping radar. The Airspeed factory adjacent built twin-engine Oxford training aircraft and Horsa gliders. In 1943, R.A.F. And U.S.A.A.F. engin-eers built a wire-mesh runway for use by P47 Thunderbolt fighter-bombers of the 9th Air Force supporting D-Day, 1944. De Havillands took over Airspeed, and built Vampire, Venom and Sea Vixen jet fight-ers there until 1962 - the airfield closed in 1967.
Opened in August 1942, west of Beaulieu village, the big three runways airfield, operated R.A.F. Coastal Command Liberators and R.C.A.F. Hali-faxes on anti-U-boat patrols. In 1944 R.A.F. Typhoons and Bostons were joined by U.S.A.A.F. P-47 and B-26 aircraft to support D-day Post-war saw the Airbourne Forces Experimental Establishment use the base until closure in 1950.
Needs Oar Point Advanced Landing Ground
Like Bisterne and Lymington, this simple 1943-built steel -track two-runway base supported D-day operations but with four squadrons of R.A.F. Typhoons, moving to France in July 1944, it closed in 1945.
Winkton Advanced Landing Ground
Built just west of Bransgore in 1943, the two-runway, steel-tracking base used three squadrons of P-47s to cover D-day forces, moving to a newly built French base on the 6th July 1944, it closed in 1945.


Profile: John Boxall
I was introduced to Rotary and Western Endeavour in 2003 by Geoff Ross at an interest evening for potential members and was inducted into the club that year.
My first committee membership was community service and international service. I was elected as Director International Service in 2005 and have continued in that role except for the year I was Club President in 2010-11.
In 2010 I was appointed to the position of Project Approvals Officer for Rotary Australia World Community Service WA (RAWCS). I am now at the end of my fourth year of a two year term!
After attending primary school in Bunbury and secondary school in Perth I attended UWA for two years before following my desire to have a career in aviation. Having commenced flying lessons at age 16 I formed an air charter company in Bunbury in 1968 before obtaining a commercial pilot’s licence later that year. While conducting charter flying I formed a flying school after gaining an instructor’s licence in 1972. At the end of 1975 I gained an Airline Pilot’s Licence with a view of working for the local airline industry but the take-over by Ansett put paid to those plans. Not wanting to leave WA I was successful in graduating as an Air Traffic Controller in 1977 which I did until 2008 including two years as the Manager ATC in WA.
My interest in aviation has now taken a new turn as a qualified commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Controller. This new field offers significant advantages for those requiring specialist survey solutions.