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Historic SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Launch and the man behind it

May 27, 2020
3 min

Historic SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Launch and the man behind it

When it comes to watching SpaceX's historic first astronaut launch for NASA on tonight you have plenty options. The mission, called Demo-2, will launch NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley into orbit on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on-top a Falcon 9 Rocket. Lift-off is set for 16:33 pm EDT, That is 22:33 in South Africa, from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. While the major international news networks are sure to host their own special reports, we ha

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“Hurricane Hunters” The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron

May 26, 2020
9 min

“Hurricane Hunters” The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron

Aviators as a general rule are taught to avoid sever weather where at all possible, but in the US Air Force there are a small group of aviators that do the exact opposite and during hurricane season they intentionally fly directly into the eye of these monsters. This bunch of specialist are affectionately known as the “Hurricane Hunters” The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is a flying unit of the United States Air Force, and "the only Department of Defence organization s

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Returning Safely to the sky after the Pandemic

May 26, 2020
3 min

Returning Safely to the sky after the Pandemic

Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK8303 crashed during a “Go-around” after a, widely reported, “wheels up” on their first approach. The Airbus A320 slid on its nacelles at the airport in Karachi for more than three hundred meters before getting airborne again. Sometime during the go-around the engines quit and the aircraft crashed just short of the airport in a residential area talking 97 souls, four people on the ground were also treated for severe burns. The aircraft

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Van’s Approve IO-390A for use in RV-7 and RV-8

May 26, 2020
3 min

Van’s Approve IO-390A for use in RV-7 and RV-8

Since the introduction of the Lycoming IO-390A engine, RV fans have expressed their desire to install this engine on a RV-7/7A or RV-8/8A airframe. Van’s Aircraft has recently completed an in-depth review of horsepower limitations for the RV-7/7A and RV-8/8A and is now approving the use of Lycoming’s 210HP IO-390A (YIO-390-A3B6) engines on these models. Good news for the guys that feel the need for more power. IO-390 IO-360

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The ESA and Airbus join forces for the first moon visit in 50 years

May 26, 2020
2 min

The ESA and Airbus join forces for the first moon visit in 50 years

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus for the construction of the third European Service Module (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft. The contract is worth around €250 million. By ordering this additional service module, ESA ensures the necessary continuity in NASA’s Artemis programme. The third European Service Module (Artemis III Mission) will be used to fly astronauts to Earth’s neighbour in space in 2024 – the first to land on the Mo

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Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop makes its long-awaited maiden flight

May 19, 2020
2 min

Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop makes its long-awaited maiden flight

Textron Aviation finally announced the successful first flight of its new twin utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier. The milestone flight is a significant step toward entry into service for the clean-sheet aircraft, and it kicks off the important flight test program that validates the performance of the Cessna SkyCourier. “Today was an exciting day for our employees, our suppliers and our customers. The Cessna SkyCourier performed exactly as we expected, which is a testam

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Robinson takes the Bird Strike Risk to heart

May 19, 2020
1 min

Robinson takes the Bird Strike Risk to heart

Bird strikes have been an ongoing hazard since the beginning of aviation, all aviators have either experienced a near miss or an actual bird strike. The damage caused by bird strikes is immense and sadly they often result in the loss of life. Helicopters are by no means immune to bird strikes and many incidents have been recorded over the past few years some with catastrophic results. Robinson recently introduced optional impact-resistant windscreens for R22, R44, and R66 hel

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What are the benefits of Aviation CBT learning?

May 19, 2020
1 min

What are the benefits of Aviation CBT learning?

by Anthony Foxcroft CFI of Aviation Training, with 20 years’ experience as an airline pilot and instructor Each lesson is standardised and ensures compliance with the entire syllabus and can be presented at your own pace that allows the student to go back a step or repeat lessons as needed. The use of audio, visual and interactive elements ensures the lessons are engaging and memorable. Gamification can bring out your competitive streak and gives a sense of achievement as you

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BAE Systems to modify and install KC-130J electronic countermeasures

May 19, 2020
2 min

BAE Systems to modify and install KC-130J electronic countermeasures

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Enter Aircraft Division’s (NAWCAD) Aircraft Prototyping Systems Division has awarded BAE Systems a prime position on a $26.7 million task order to install, integrate, and test the Department of the Navy (DoN) Large Aircraft Infra-red Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system on KC-130J aerial transport and refuelling aircraft. The DoN LAIRCM advanced missile warning system improves aircraft capability and survivability by countering advanced infra-red

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Leidos, Paramount USA, and Vertex Aerospace Bronco II Overwatch Prototype Program

May 12, 2020
3 min

Leidos, Paramount USA, and Vertex Aerospace Bronco II Overwatch Prototype Program

RESTON, a science and technology leader, recently announced a teaming agreement with Paramount Group USA and Vertex Aerospace to pursue a new contract to deliver the Bronco II, a new purpose-built, multi-mission aircraft. The aircraft will support the U.S. Special Operations Command's Armed Overwatch program. One can be forgiven if the aircraft looks vividly familiar as the platform upon which the BRONCO II is based, is none other than the South African designed and built AHR

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