India Air Traffic Issues to Come
Thirty Billion in new airline aircraft have already been ordered from Boeing and Airbus and more are expected in the next two-years. Additionally India's private aircraft markets are increasing too along with a brand new general aviation manufacturing sector. As aircraft become larger there are even more issues as a 747 or the new Airbus A380 unloading puts 1000's of people in the terminal all at once and connecting flights wait for the bottle neck. New runways, taxi ways, landing systems, air traffic control towers, terminals, parking, emergency services, environmental care, conveyor belts, check in systems, security, cargo warehouses, IT Systems, computers, air-conditioning and all the private sector hotels, car rentals, ground transportation interface and trucking terminals. Think about how big this really is for a country growing this fast.
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Increasing TAS in Modern Day Fighters with Expandable Wing Tips
Without the wing on the aircraft efficiency would occur in less drag, meaning higher speeds, better range and fuel economy. So we either need some new radical designs, change the air itself or further modify the aircraft in flight to better maintain efficiencies at each airspeed, altitude and stage of flight. Designers and engineers, even pilots have often thought of ways to redesign the fastest and best performing aircraft in the modern era. Once an aircraft travels above 450 Knots the fuselage starts flying. Therefore at higher speeds the actual wings which stick out considerably on the aircraft are simply not needed and actually impede the aircrafts top True Air Speed (TAS.
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Leading Private Jet Charter Operators
A third option is to approach one of the private jet aircraft brokers who will arrange the trip for you. This group is defined by -- but not limited to -- the following types of aircraft. One common thread with each of the operators is that they fly large cabin aircraft. These are no King Airs, Lears, and Westwinds you will be flying. Chief amongst these types of providers are.
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Young Men Trying to Imitate the 9-11 Scenario, Part IV
The Eagles program with the EAA took 400,000 young people for aircraft rides last year. Let the older pilots talk with the kids, take them up in aircraft, show them, explain their experiences. There is also a group out of Houston of Helicopter Pilots, mostly law enforcement who take kids for aircraft rides. On a mission that most did not come back from. Why don't they stick up for what is right here and say something? If it were not for our victories in the air in previous wars we would not be able to maintain our countries freedom.
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Fuselage Mounted Laser Vortex Enhancer Directed to Airfoils
We can use redirected or reflected laser cannon beams to increase stability in transitional flight situations to prevent departure of the aircraft from flight, by changing the air around the airfoils and control surfaces, Think about it. It would makes sense to prove concept to use the A-6 Intruder or the S-3 Viking since they are high-wing aircraft to start. When not in use for evasive maneuvering the pole would retract into the nose of the aircraft. I propose we have a set of tiny mirrors in front the leading edges of the wings of the aircraft redirecting the high-energy laser beam to areas above the wings and perhaps also onto other airfoils such as stabilizers and canards. We need an off-shoot of this technology which is being tested by General Atomics and Lockheed to prove my concept will work.
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China is Starting to Build Military Fighter Trainers
The first flight of this new aircraft was made in December of 2003 and mass production is expected to start by the end of 2005. These same aircraft are expected to flood the developing nations with fighter planes. There are already plans to have no less than 10 aircraft to be delivered by the end of the year, Chinese Year. China needs this aircraft to train it's pilots to fly the Su-27s and Su-30 Russian Fighters that they have ordered. The JL-19 or FTC 2000 aircraft is a tandem two-seat, single engine jet fighter aircraft developed by Guizhou Aviation Industry.
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Jet Lag - 5 In-flight Tips
The artificial environment created within the aircraft cabin by both pressurization and forced ventilation can lead to dehydration and so it is extremely important that you maintain your fluid levels. Although it can be tempting to stay in your seat throughout the flight, getting up from time to time and strolling around the cabin will refresh your body and promote both mental and physical activity. Some light exercise, particularly for your legs, will also help prevent the possibility of deep vein thrombosis - clots forming in the legs. As an alternative to sleep, or indeed in addition to sleeping, try listening to soft, soothing music in preference to watching the in-flight movies. This will not only help reduce the effects of jet lag, but will also help maintain a normal level of blood pressure and good circulation throughout a long flight.
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Mexico to Manufacture Aircraft
Of course this will mean that they must acquire some expertise and some trading partners to sell to once they build these aircraft. This agreement does not affect the United States in anyway, but the Mi Helicopter series does include the Mi-24 pictured here. Although some say that it might keep workers in Mexico and out of our country. The Ukrainian President announced the two countries may draft an agreement to protect their investments and relief for problems with double taxation. Currently there are estimated some 15 million plus illegal aliens from Mexico in the US and the number grows each day.
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Tactile Strip Sensors on Leading Edge of Material Memory Airfoils
Thus the aircraft does not need to compromise wing shape for fast and slow flight. As the aircraft travels through the air faster the static air will be greater and that static air can provide pulse power to the material memory leading edge to force it to constrict and become thinner. Aircraft designers have always tried to figure out the best compromise for the aircraft they build, trying to get maximum performance at both high and low airspeeds. We should take this technology and apply it to the leading edge of aircraft wings to help us improve and enhance the performance without compromising the aircraft's abilities for STOL or higher True Air Speeds (TAS. Aircraft, which are cargo transports rely on STOL Capabilities and once airborne must conserve fuel and increase range for efficiency.
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Sex in a Cessna, Part III
After you are completed have your towel ready to wipe up because there is nothing more disgusting than to rent an aircraft with stains on the seats, it is obvious how they got there. So far we have learned the safety aspect of setting the aircraft up in non-restricted airspace, with auto-pilot and away from other aircraft traffic. If you are in a small Cessna such as a Cessna 150 or Cessna 172 a grinding motion or an up and down thrusting motion from your partner is preferred because motion from inside the aircraft will slightly alter the flight path. In some Cessna's you will find issues with the seats which are all the way to the door and no room for the woman to put her knees, we recommend a pillow underneath your rear end to elevate you so she has the comfort she needs for decent ride as you both join the mile high club. It is best to help her guide her feet back over.
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De Ice Boots Preventative Care
I distinctly remember one day using floor wax and then having to climb onto the aircraft and sat on the well saturated de-ice boots I had just coated with lots of Floor Wax. I can remember as a young man cleaning aircraft in trade for flight time often using floor wax on the de-ice boots. If you have de-ice boots on your aircraft you realize that for them to last you will need to keep them in new condition. This is especially serious if you park your aircraft out doors for any length of time. In days gone buy aviators and aircraft mechanics have used all sorts of things to keep them in mint condition.
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Aerodynamic Inflatable Wing Gates for STOL
Additionally it will assist the aircraft by decreasing take roll. One way to increase positive slow speed flight characteristics is to install vertical gates on top of the wings of the aircraft to keep the air flowing over the wing at slow speeds. I propose inflatable wing gates to pop up on modern day aircraft to allow for slower stall speeds on landing. Those aircraft that have good flight characteristics at low speeds are favored by pilots and the companies, military, NGO or private individuals who operate them. The hinges will be on the side closest to the end of the wing not the fuselage as to not upset the already turbulent airflows at high angles of attack or near stall speeds.
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Business Aviation Networking Notes
Some of these operators utilize larger cabin aircraft and are in need of flight attendants. Finally, you have a whole host of independent flight departments with one, two or more aircraft. Additional training including galley services, a wine class, emergency training, can all help you out. Make sure that there are no spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, that it is formatted professionally, printed on bond paper and that you include correct contact information including your name, address, phone numbers, and e-mail address. Very important when looking for a position is to have a top notch resume.
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Point to Point VS Spoke and Hub? Air Taxi
After 9-11 we saw a big boost in chartered aircraft for top executives as the lines and hassles created by the TSA were unnerving to say the least. Now Air Taxi business is coming into play as an extension of the fractional jet market. There has been much talk about this and those airlines with smaller hubs or multi-hubs and most like point to point did best in the recession and during the 9-11 downturn. The trend is continuing and we are seeing a whole new wave and revival in commercial aviation. More executives and wealthy families traveling this way provided greater volume and economies of scale and thus spurred on the market when other commercial aviation sectors were hit hard by 9-11.
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Concorde Crash Conspiracy - It Could Have Been Prevented
In studying the Concorde crash the investigators determined it was caused by debris on the runway, which had fallen off a Continental Airlines Aircraft, which went down the same runway prior to the Concorde. It is a small real-time video camera, which runs along the runway on a track and videos the aircraft as it lands or takes off. The aircraft on fire took off and then immediately crashed. This is an awesome idea and I would hope the US Military would put them on the catapults so when it returns it video tapes the deck. The young man's device is said to be able to spot even a single nut on the runway, which could be picked up by a tire or sucked into a jet engine.
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