Aviation History Knowledge Base
how many frontal mid air collisions have taken place in the history of aviation? there has been a mid air collision at or near delhi (india) sometimes back. how many such accidents due to atc error have taken place in the history of aviation?
What are some good books on commercial aviation history? I'm particularly interested in how the growth of air travel has changed American culture. My favorite book on the subject was Joe Sutter's book on the development of the 747. So, if anyone knows of similar books, I'd love to hear about them. Thanks
Do you know some good books about aviation history? That talk about people like Hubert Julian, Charles Lindbergh, Linocoln Beachley, and Bessie Coleman I made a mistake it's supposed to be Lincoln Beachley, in case you didn't already know. Made another mistake it's Lincoln Beachey
In your opinion what is the worst aviation disaster in history so far? For me it would be the Dc-10 cargo door failing in 1972, the pilot landed the aircraft safely with little hydraulic control, to find he had a giant hole in the aircraft's cargo door. Then 2 years later the same thing happened on a Turkish Dc-10 flying from paris, the door failed and all the passangers and crew were killed. I should have made this more clear, I mean accidental crash, 911 was a "hijack"
What was the worse aviation disaster in all history? Specifically, this would refer to disasters involving airplanes - not missiles, rockets, satellites, or balloons.
Has anyone in the history of commercial aviation EVER been saved by the life vest under their seat? I'm just wondering if anyone can give me any documentation of a single person ever surviving a crash into water because of their lifevest. For that matter, can anyone cite any person in a commercial aircraft that ever survived a crash into water for any reason whatsoever?
here is the top 5 most fatal aviation disaster in history.? #5-Avianca Flight 52 - Ran out of fuel over New York. fatalities:73 injuries:85 passengers:149 crew:9 survivors:85 check out link for more details:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avianca_Flight_52 #4-Philippine Airlines Flight 434- terrorist bombing fatalities:1 injuries:10 passengers:273 crew:20 survivors:292 check out link for more details:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Airlines_Flight_434 #3-Bashkirian Airlines Tu-154 and a DHL B757 mid air collision. Bashkirian Airlines Tu-154 --------------------------------- fatalities:60 ALL DIED DHL B757 --------------------------------- fatalities:2 crew members ALL DIED check out link for more details:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashkirian_Airlines_Flight_2937 #2- Japan Airlines Flight 123 - crashed into the ridge of Mount Takamagahara. fatalities:520 injuries:4 passengers:509 crew:15 survivors: incredibly 4 main cause:tail damage caused plane to react strangely. search in "number one aviation disaster" on search bar. people are confused between the attacks on 9/11....those planes were MEANT to be crashed. the cause of it is people/terrorist, that way it doesn't count on the history of aviation. THINK AGAIN -.-
points on the history of aviation? please tell me the history of indian aviation and the impact its been having on the Indian economy.a few points will do
history of german aviation during world war 2? am doing a project on german aviation during world war 2.. please send me some suggestions
What are good military aviation books? I've been looking for a good miltary aviation book to read. Could be almost any type. History, strategy, collection of short miltary aviation stories.
Name my blog! I need a great name for a blog about Boeing and aviation! Do you have any good ideas? I'm making a blog about Boeing and aviation and I need a really awesome name. The focus of the blog could be about anything from current Boeing news to the company in pop culture, history, etc. I may discuss other companies such as Airbus, but the focus is on Boeing and other companies would be discussed as competitors. Fire away with your ideas!
Airline/Freight/ Private Companies performing medical history checks prior to hiring a pilot? Do aviation companies that hire pilots typically do a full medical and mental health history screening prior to getting hired? Thanks...
number one aviation disaster.? THE TENERIFE DISASTER ---------------------------------- names given:"THE CRASH OF THE CENTURY" "BAD DAY FOR THIS PLANE" here is a video of the disaster:http://rapidshare.com/files/29441980/Tenerife_Disaster_Full.wmv here is the preview of the crash of the century:http://youtube.com/watch?v=xRCzlRxug3s details for the tenerife disaster:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenerife_disaster Thank you for reading my story for the top 5 most fatal disaster in aviation history. if you didnt get to see the other four....follow this link http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArBAyp57VpPMPtXxy0CK__tIzKIX?qid=20070623175522AA2wDvX
How come all the black boxes were destroyed on 911? Oh that's right 1 out of 8 made it but there was nothing useful on it so they threw it away. This is the first time in aviation history that a black box didn't survive. Also the first time in history that three skyscrapers blew up into a pile of dust because of a fire.
FAA Aviation Statisticians ONLY: What is the probability of survival from this incident? http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8067281?source=rss * The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. * He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. Flight 1028 passenger: I thought we would crash By Carter Robertson Special to The Denver Post Article Last Updated: 01/24/2008 04:16:48 PM MST Related Articles * Jan 21: * 10 hospitalized on turbulent United flight Editor's note: Carter Robertson was on United Flight 1028 with his wife, daughter and future son-in-law on Monday. They had been in Hawaii on vacation and were returning to Virginia. The plane encountered turbulence and was diverted to Denver at 2:55 a.m. Eight passengers and two flight attendants were injured. The plane was close to being full — 187 counting crew — and it was approaching the time for take-off. Everyone was getting settled in for the relatively short flight to Chicago. As we rolled down the runway, I'm sure no one had any idea of what was to come. As we approached the 37,000-foot mark, the captain turned off the seat belt light. The flight attendants were handing out drinks to passengers some 3 to 4 rows in front of me. The flight thus far, again, was so remarkably smooth that I would say it felt as if we were floating on clouds. I had decided I would pass on a drink and start with my nap. I had not yet closed my eyes when without any warning — not even the slightest hint of what was about to happen — it happened. * In a split-second some indescribable force violently sucked the plane 700-vertical feet up and in another split second pushed it down the same 700 feet. ( Care to look up the probability of survival in a physics book') * How did he know it was 700 feet up & down? * What does the radar for the weather report say about this? * Is there any recorded incident in aviation history that even resembles this? * Satellite imagery readings? People who weren't buckled in were thrown up, hitting the bulkhead. I was buckled in tight but was suspended above my seat during the roller-coaster ride. * The flight attendants were also launched up into the plane's ceiling, bouncing off and returning to the cabin floor. The drink cart was lifted off the floor and landed at an angle against a passenger. One female flight attendant was injured while pulling the cart off the passenger. Pillows, blankets, ice, drink cups and drink cans flew across the plane in every direction. Women and children (and, I'm sure, even some men) screamed. * The force wasn't just a smooth up-and-down movement. * The plane was in a constant state of vibrating, shuddering and rolling during this unexpected vertical ride. * There is no way I can do justice in describing the violent nature of this unprovoked attack upon the aircraft. I can only say that in the 5-10 seconds this event occurred that many things raced through my mind. In an instant I knew we were all dead, that the plane could not possibly withstand the violent forces attacking it at from every angle. * As the thoughts continued to race, seconds ticked by, and the plane was now in a 6,000 foot nose dive. * I quickly realized that the plane had actually survived one of nature's most wicked forces, and now we were racing toward the Rocky Mountains at 400 mph. Probability of survival from this incident? +700 to -7-- ft. and then a 6,000 ft, 'dive'. Just like in the movies, the noise from the jet engines was increasing in decibels and in pitch. My attention now shifted to the dive of the plane and what was taking place in the cockpit. Was the captain in control? I don't know how long the dive lasted, but slowly the plane leveled, and the engine noise subsided. The captain did have control of the plane. I looked to my right at my wife. We could only shake our heads. It was moments latter before anyone could say anything. Once the plane was in control, the flight attendants went about the job of assessing the injuries to the passengers. I can't begin to express my sincere gratitude for the clam, professional and courageous manner in which the flight crew handled the aftermath of the event. It was probably five minutes later when the captain came over the intercom and informed us that due to injuries and possible damage to the plane that we would stop at Denver, and that paramedics would be on hand to treat the injured. We were in the terminal for about 45-60 minutes when the captain came out and addressed the passengers. The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. He assured us that the rest of the flight to Chicago would be uneventful, and he was right. My everlasting praise goes out to the crew of United Flight 1028. Outstanding job. Outstanding job.
Why did the pentagon pick Airbus over Boing to assist Northrup Grummund in building the new ? Boing has a long history of aviation excellence compared with the short history of Airbus. By picking Airbus, the pentagon essentialy just transfered 40,000 potential American jobs to Europe. With our economy in reccession, this doesn't make sense to me.
Aircraft that ushered in a new era of materials technology. What do you think? My mate and I were having a discusion the other day about the materials used in Aircraft, specifically which aircraft marked the most important breakthrough in aircraft materials development. I argued the SR-71. What plane do you guys reckon was/is the most important in the short history of aviation? Yea but for what the SR71 was designed for and achieved, no other aircraft can match it, therefore is/was a breakthrough Yeah, you wouldn't now Neil would you. You would no, however, ur a fat fucker
Save enough money by the end of June? I am 15 years old, turning 16 in May. I am in the AFJROTC(Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) @ my school. This program teaches us aviation history, leadership, drill, and much mored. My teacher wants to send me to a drill camp at Norwich University in Vermount. Here the thing, I need to raise $500-$600 dollars by the end of June. My parents dont have this kind of money though. Any ideas that could help me? P.S. - I also plan on going job hunting the day I turn 16. Well the drill camp cost $1,000, my AFJROTC is payin for half of it so I have to pay the rest and plus I have to pay spending money. I have my working papers for 15 already. I really wanted to get a paper route, but I live in the country so it's really not an option.
On March 27,1977 this happened on a island off the cost of Africa. What was it? This is the worst crash in aviation history. Besides 9/11
How has aviation supported the growth of Norway? school project year 5 (10 years old) Project includes history of planes / helicopters, and effect on host country (Norway)
What do you think of the Tenerife Disaster and who was at fault? The tenerife disaster was the worst aviation accident in history, it was a runway collision with 2 747's KLM and Pan-Am it happened in March of 1977.
Is there an Air Force Museum for visiting in Seoul? Especially so for static displays of the planes used by the Korean Air Force and to learn about the Korean military and aviation and aerospace history! Plane buff! :D Thank you!
Why are we not being shown the videos showing what hit the Pentagon? This entire argument could be put to rest instantly if they would just stop hiding everything and show us the video! There were 5 video cameras pointing at the impact side of the Pentagon. All 5 videos were confiscated, and only 5 frames of one of them were released, and those do not show what it was that hit the Pentagon. The 3 missing frames would show exactly what is was. I think that this is the most important way to find out whether it was an inside job or not. If it really was a passenger airplane, we would all know that it was terrorists (and that a miracle happened to make the entire plane fit into a 16 foot hole and disappear for the first time in aviation history...but this is beside the point). Let's see the videos! We are talking about the Pentagon here, not the twin towers. Everyone saw that, and there is simply no good, clear video footage of the planes themselves to see whether they had windows or pos underneath or whatever. I think that the Pentaon one can concretely show once and for all whether it was terrorists from Saudi Arabia or our government. All that is needed is those videos. "9/11 in plane sight" and Loose Change bring up some good points...they can both be viewed on Google Video. There are a bunch of other videosfrom both viewpoints on the subject, but the fact is, there was a 16 foot hole supposedly created by a Boeing 767, which is 44 feet tall, 23 ffet wide (fuselage) with a wingspan of 120 feet and two 6 ton steel and titanium engines that at least one of which would have hit the wall before the rest of the wing, yet where the engine would have impacted at over 500 mph there was no damage...even the windows were intact. Seems a bit fishy, but who knows? Maybe it did happen. The only way to know for sure is to see the missing frames of the one video, and the entire other 4 videos that captured the event. By the way, a Tomahawk cruise missile makes a hole in a building 16 in diameter. I am referring to the security video that they released 5 frames from that would show the plane (if it was one) hitting. The eyewitnesses' reports all vary. Some say they saw a helicopter hovering, some say they saw a small cessna, etc. Every single thing out there is open to debate because there are so many conflicting reports. Those 5 videos could show what really happened. If the videos show that a plane really hit, there would be no more conpiracy to talk about...well, not much. It wouldn't explain everything, but would give us a good idea. it would only take a few frames from each to prove the whole thing. Why do people not want to see the videos? Are you afraid of what you will see?
Theoretically, How far would it take for a rocket vehicle on a straight-line track to break the sound barrier? For my history final at school, we have to pick a topic or time period in American history and make a theme park out of it, drawing the park on poster board and writing a paper which explains each attraction. I chose the history of American aviation and I wanted to include a ride themed after the Bell X-1 (1st plane to break the sound barrier) which works like a rocket sled and actually breaks the sound barrier. I was going to say in the paper that the track was one mile, but just so I don't sound like an idiot I figured i'd get a more professional opinion.
help for homework..? where can i find national aviation history?.
Why are people always trying to change the facts of history? Just today i hear about some Brazilian named Santos Dumont. Brazil (and other parts of the world) call him the inventor of the airplane. The true father of aviation and consider the Wright Brothers accomplishments who flew 3 years before Dumont a hoax. Granted, after reading up on Dumont he did make some remarkable advancements in aviation and aircraft for the time, but he didnt fly until 1906, while the Wright brothers flew in 1903. Everyone knows that they were first from grade school history! Is this part of the "Hate America and everything American" trend that is sweeping the world, or just personal/national pride in their own country? Or a combination of both? I see so many cases of people trying to re-write the history books on many issues. Why? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Santos-Dumont#Controversy_vis-a-vis_Wright_brothers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x9uldy9C_w
Anybody know American lit dealing with aviation, space aviation, etc.? For my combined history and english final, we have to pick a topic or period in American history and make a theme park out of it, drawn on poster board. I chose aviation as a topic. 15 attractions have to be based on history, while 5 must be based on American fine arts (3 of which being literature). So far i've thought of Fitzpatrick's War and Flyboys. Can anyone give me some ideas and briefly explain the storyline/tie-in to aviation (without giving away the plot totally)? Thanks in advance.
What to do in Phoenix in the winter? I'll be in Phoenix on business this winter and hope to tack some holiday time onto the end of it. What can a history buff like me (Old West, aviation and military history) find to do there?
Should life rafts in airliners be abolished? In the history of aviation they have not saved a single life yet the extra weight causes thousands of gallons of unwanted fuel to be wasted every year. Evans mi... You miss the point, Speed limits and crash helmets have saved lives, airliner life rafts never have.
does anyone know any good sites for information on the very first commercial flight? im doing a project on the history of flight/aviation, whatever you wanna call it, and i need an internet source. So i was wondering could anybody tell me any good sites with tons of information about the very very very first commercial flight? you know like what plane it was, how many people were there, how expensive was it, stuff like that. Thanks guys yeah i tried that many times already lol but thanks anyway, wikipedia wasnt that helpful.....:(
Air Deccan? The civil aviation ministry relaxed a rule for Air Deccan that enabled the airline to earn more revenue. What was this innovative practice, which is the first in Indian aviation history, started by Air Deccan?
Anyone know if there are vintage photo studios out there? Here's the deal... I am a big WWII history fan, especially WW II aviation. I had an idea of getting some vintage photographs of myself made wearing flight gear from that time period, and posing in front of a B-17 or any fighter from that time... Has anyone ever researched or come across photo studios that can provide wardrobe and can achieve good results with photos. I will provide the plane.... :) Any help is appreciated!
How was aviation an important part in WW1? History thesis paper Any battles etc.. and source would be appreciated
Should we get our TROOPS out of Iraq and send in more robot drones? I would LOVE it if we sent in more of these robot planes instead of our troops. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070715/D8QD61V80.html BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AP) - The airplane is the size of a jet fighter, powered by a turboprop engine, able to fly at 300 mph and reach 50,000 feet. It's outfitted with infrared, laser and radar targeting, and with a ton and a half of guided bombs and missiles. The Reaper is loaded, but there's no one on board. Its pilot, as it bombs targets in Iraq, will sit at a video console 7,000 miles away in Nevada. The arrival of these outsized U.S. "hunter-killer" drones, in aviation history's first robot attack squadron, will be a watershed moment even in an Iraq that has seen too many innovative ways to hunt and kill.
Can anyone help with an airport preservation problem? My local airport still has original facilities dating back to 1929. The buildings were a site of an aviation museum for several years, but the buildings are in disrepair and the museum has closed. The fate of these buldings is very threatened. Aiports change constantly over the years and very few buildings are left from the era. I'm looking for anyone who might be interested in helping find support for such a project. This is an awesome opportunity to hang on to an almost century old piece of history. Can you offer any ideas or organizations that might assist?
Can migraine history dq me from the Marines? I am applying for a Marine officer program, and of course have to fill out the standard medical questionaire. At first my recruiter told me to "omit" that I have a history of migraines. I don't really get them any more, and have been off my meds for a while, but I know it's a can of worms to lie to MEPS so I'm going to fully disclose. My question is, so long as I provide my medical records to them and consult with the doc at MEPS about my current status, do I have a chance at obtaining a waiver to serve? I know any history of migraines dq's me from aviation, but I am not averse to doing ground anyway.
How long after repairing bad credit could you be eligible for a new loan for school/training? I have atrocious credit. 2 defaults, various revolving accounts, and numerous collections that have made their way onto the report. I also don't have a co-sign. For the better part of the last 3 years I had recurring, misdiagnosed conditions that prevented me from working steady. I want to fly helicopters, but the cost of school is so that it would be faster to pay off debt and get a loan to complete training (leg > commercial pilot), than it would be to save money and pay out of pocket. It's also maybe the right thing to do. I know items stay on the report for ~7 years, but, even with bad history, if you don't actually owe anyone anymore I would have a better chance I would assume. Even if it's not helicopters, I need to finish school. I have 70 hours and lack 8hours for an associates in aviation science (air traffic control), but I haven't been able to get a job in the field. So instead of "finishing" school I should say I need to go back and get some other type of training. one or two classes? where did you study? At Thomas edison state 8 hours is 8 classes, roughly $1100 just to register. I did know about the fafsa already, I couldn't submit it because of tax information and vet status problems. Working to fix it.
Can anyone help with airport preservation? My local airport still has original facilities dating back to 1929. The buildings were a site of an aviation museum for several years, but the buildings are in disrepair and the museum has closed. The fate of these buldings is very threatened. Aiports change constantly over the years and very few buildings are left from the era. I'm looking for anyone who might be interested in helping find support for such a project. This is an awesome opportunity to hang on to an almost century old piece of history. Can you offer any ideas or organizations that might assist?
FAA Aviation Statisticians ONLY: What is the probability of survival from this incident? http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8067281?source=rss * The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. * He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. Flight 1028 passenger: I thought we would crash By Carter Robertson Special to The Denver Post Article Last Updated: 01/24/2008 04:16:48 PM MST Related Articles * Jan 21: * 10 hospitalized on turbulent United flight Editor's note: Carter Robertson was on United Flight 1028 with his wife, daughter and future son-in-law on Monday. They had been in Hawaii on vacation and were returning to Virginia. The plane encountered turbulence and was diverted to Denver at 2:55 a.m. Eight passengers and two flight attendants were injured. The plane was close to being full — 187 counting crew — and it was approaching the time for take-off. Everyone was getting settled in for the relatively short flight to Chicago. As we rolled down the runway, I'm sure no one had any idea of what was to come. As we approached the 37,000-foot mark, the captain turned off the seat belt light. The flight attendants were handing out drinks to passengers some 3 to 4 rows in front of me. The flight thus far, again, was so remarkably smooth that I would say it felt as if we were floating on clouds. I had decided I would pass on a drink and start with my nap. I had not yet closed my eyes when without any warning — not even the slightest hint of what was about to happen — it happened. * In a split-second some indescribable force violently sucked the plane 700-vertical feet up and in another split second pushed it down the same 700 feet. ( Care to look up the probability of survival in a physics book') * How did he know it was 700 feet up & down? * What does the radar for the weather report say about this? * Is there any recorded incident in aviation history that even resembles this? * Satellite imagery readings? People who weren't buckled in were thrown up, hitting the bulkhead. I was buckled in tight but was suspended above my seat during the roller-coaster ride. * The flight attendants were also launched up into the plane's ceiling, bouncing off and returning to the cabin floor. The drink cart was lifted off the floor and landed at an angle against a passenger. One female flight attendant was injured while pulling the cart off the passenger. Pillows, blankets, ice, drink cups and drink cans flew across the plane in every direction. Women and children (and, I'm sure, even some men) screamed. * The force wasn't just a smooth up-and-down movement. * The plane was in a constant state of vibrating, shuddering and rolling during this unexpected vertical ride. * There is no way I can do justice in describing the violent nature of this unprovoked attack upon the aircraft. I can only say that in the 5-10 seconds this event occurred that many things raced through my mind. In an instant I knew we were all dead, that the plane could not possibly withstand the violent forces attacking it at from every angle. * As the thoughts continued to race, seconds ticked by, and the plane was now in a 6,000 foot nose dive. * I quickly realized that the plane had actually survived one of nature's most wicked forces, and now we were racing toward the Rocky Mountains at 400 mph. Probability of survival from this incident? +700 to -7-- ft. and then a 6,000 ft, 'dive'. Just like in the movies, the noise from the jet engines was increasing in decibels and in pitch. My attention now shifted to the dive of the plane and what was taking place in the cockpit. Was the captain in control? I don't know how long the dive lasted, but slowly the plane leveled, and the engine noise subsided. The captain did have control of the plane. I looked to my right at my wife. We could only shake our heads. It was moments latter before anyone could say anything. Once the plane was in control, the flight attendants went about the job of assessing the injuries to the passengers. I can't begin to express my sincere gratitude for the clam, professional and courageous manner in which the flight crew handled the aftermath of the event. It was probably five minutes later when the captain came over the intercom and informed us that due to injuries and possible damage to the plane that we would stop at Denver, and that paramedics would be on hand to treat the injured. We were in the terminal for about 45-60 minutes when the captain came out and addressed the passengers. The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. He assured us that the rest of the flight to Chicago would be uneventful, and he was right. My everlasting praise goes out to the crew of United Flight 1028. Outstanding job. Outstanding job.
Any aviation lovers out there tracking Barrington Irving? Barrington Irving, first known black man (only 23 years old, from Jamaica) is on a solo voyage around the world as we speak. If you'd like to track his history-making journey try: http://uvu.channel2.org This story is history in the making. People generally have so many negative opinions about our youth but it is great to hear that someone so young would embark on this expedition alone. Can you recall the names of other aviators who flew solo around the world?
Most significant racing plane? Well for all you aviation history fans, I have a poser for ya! In all of aviation history, there have been a multitude of races and winners, but only a few legends. Which planes do you think are the most legendary and/or significant in air racing history? My votes are: The DeHavilland D.H.88 Comet http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/aircraft/Comet%20DH88.htm The Gee Bee R-1 SuperSportster http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/aircraft/GeeBee%20R1.htm The Laird Super Solution http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/aircraft/Laird%20Super%20Solution.htm The Hughes H-1 http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/aircraft/Hughes%20H-1.htm And the Howard DGA-4/DGA-5 http://www.airracinghistory.freeola.com/aircraft/Howard%20DGA-4%20DGA-5.htm But lets hear yours too. Any airplane, any age, as long as it raced somehow!
Would anybody be willing to invest in my career? I have a strong passion for aviation. I would like to learn how to fly helicopters for a possible job with the Police Department. The aviation school that I am planning to attend cost $50,000. I do not have $50,000 and I was not lucky enough to be born in a family that’s well off. I tried and applied for a loan, due to my age and being so young I do not have enough credit history, which I was denied. The loan office told me to find someone to cosign with you to increase your chances of getting the loan. None of my family members are willing to cosign with me. (And I thought family was supposed to support you. WRONG!!) Please do not take this letter the wrong way, the last thing Im asking for is a free ride, because I know nothing in life is for free. I am asking for someone to help me to achieve a dream of mine. If there is someone who is willing to pay for my class, I can make monthly payments to you just like a regular loan. I will sign a contact and everything. I don’t care what interest rate you give me this is really my only way of achieving my dream. Someone please help?
Statisticians ONLY: What is the probability of this being a jet stream? http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8067281?source=rss * The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. * He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. Flight 1028 passenger: I thought we would crash By Carter Robertson Special to The Denver Post Article Last Updated: 01/24/2008 04:16:48 PM MST Related Articles * Jan 21: * 10 hospitalized on turbulent United flight Editor's note: Carter Robertson was on United Flight 1028 with his wife, daughter and future son-in-law on Monday. They had been in Hawaii on vacation and were returning to Virginia. The plane encountered turbulence and was diverted to Denver at 2:55 a.m. Eight passengers and two flight attendants were injured. The plane was close to being full — 187 counting crew — and it was approaching the time for take-off. Everyone was getting settled in for the relatively short flight to Chicago. As we rolled down the runway, I'm sure no one had any idea of what was to come. As we approached the 37,000-foot mark, the captain turned off the seat belt light. The flight attendants were handing out drinks to passengers some 3 to 4 rows in front of me. The flight thus far, again, was so remarkably smooth that I would say it felt as if we were floating on clouds. I had decided I would pass on a drink and start with my nap. I had not yet closed my eyes when without any warning — not even the slightest hint of what was about to happen — it happened. * In a split-second some indescribable force violently sucked the plane 700-vertical feet up and in another split second pushed it down the same 700 feet. ( Care to look up the probability of survival in a physics book') * How did he know it was 700 feet up & down? * What does the radar for the weather report say about this? * Is there any recorded incident in aviation history that even resembles this? * Satellite imagery readings? People who weren't buckled in were thrown up, hitting the bulkhead. I was buckled in tight but was suspended above my seat during the roller-coaster ride. * The flight attendants were also launched up into the plane's ceiling, bouncing off and returning to the cabin floor. The drink cart was lifted off the floor and landed at an angle against a passenger. One female flight attendant was injured while pulling the cart off the passenger. Pillows, blankets, ice, drink cups and drink cans flew across the plane in every direction. Women and children (and, I'm sure, even some men) screamed. * The force wasn't just a smooth up-and-down movement. * The plane was in a constant state of vibrating, shuddering and rolling during this unexpected vertical ride. * There is no way I can do justice in describing the violent nature of this unprovoked attack upon the aircraft. I can only say that in the 5-10 seconds this event occurred that many things raced through my mind. In an instant I knew we were all dead, that the plane could not possibly withstand the violent forces attacking it at from every angle. * As the thoughts continued to race, seconds ticked by, and the plane was now in a 6,000 foot nose dive. * I quickly realized that the plane had actually survived one of nature's most wicked forces, and now we were racing toward the Rocky Mountains at 400 mph. Probability of survival from this incident? +700 to -7-- ft. and then a 6,000 ft, 'dive'. Just like in the movies, the noise from the jet engines was increasing in decibels and in pitch. My attention now shifted to the dive of the plane and what was taking place in the cockpit. Was the captain in control? I don't know how long the dive lasted, but slowly the plane leveled, and the engine noise subsided. The captain did have control of the plane. I looked to my right at my wife. We could only shake our heads. It was moments latter before anyone could say anything. Once the plane was in control, the flight attendants went about the job of assessing the injuries to the passengers. I can't begin to express my sincere gratitude for the clam, professional and courageous manner in which the flight crew handled the aftermath of the event. It was probably five minutes later when the captain came over the intercom and informed us that due to injuries and possible damage to the plane that we would stop at Denver, and that paramedics would be on hand to treat the injured. We were in the terminal for about 45-60 minutes when the captain came out and addressed the passengers. The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. He assured us that the rest of the flight to Chicago would be uneventful, and he was right. My everlasting praise goes out to the crew of United Flight 1028. Outstanding job. Outstanding job.
would you rather? would you rather the following... ---------------------------------------- 1.swallow one live 2 feet snake or 1.be in the plane of pan-am from the famous tenerife disaster. ( here is the link of that most fatal airplane disaster in aviation history-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenerife_disaster) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Features of the B-17 Flying Fortress? Armament, # of crew, aviation history, facts and figures. Best info gets the points!!!
this is a hard riddle? Charles Lindbergh's dramatic solo flight from New York to Paris in May 1927 has become part of aviation history. The Spirit of St. Louis was a single-engine plane. The flight took 33 hours and the engine performed perfectly although it had not been tested nonstop for such a period of time. There was the risk of engine failure and the question you are asked to consider is this: If the plane had been powered by two identical engines made by the same manufacturer and assuming that engineering technology was not sufficiently advanced to enable the plane to maintain flight on a single engine if one had failed, would Lindbergh have been safer or less safe with a twin engine plane, or would it have made no difference?
Statisticians ONLY: What is the probability of this being a jet stream? http://www.denverpost.com/ci_8067281?source=rss * The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. * He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. Flight 1028 passenger: I thought we would crash By Carter Robertson Special to The Denver Post Article Last Updated: 01/24/2008 04:16:48 PM MST Related Articles * Jan 21: * 10 hospitalized on turbulent United flight Editor's note: Carter Robertson was on United Flight 1028 with his wife, daughter and future son-in-law on Monday. They had been in Hawaii on vacation and were returning to Virginia. The plane encountered turbulence and was diverted to Denver at 2:55 a.m. Eight passengers and two flight attendants were injured. The plane was close to being full — 187 counting crew — and it was approaching the time for take-off. Everyone was getting settled in for the relatively short flight to Chicago. As we rolled down the runway, I'm sure no one had any idea of what was to come. As we approached the 37,000-foot mark, the captain turned off the seat belt light. The flight attendants were handing out drinks to passengers some 3 to 4 rows in front of me. The flight thus far, again, was so remarkably smooth that I would say it felt as if we were floating on clouds. I had decided I would pass on a drink and start with my nap. I had not yet closed my eyes when without any warning — not even the slightest hint of what was about to happen — it happened. * In a split-second some indescribable force violently sucked the plane 700-vertical feet up and in another split second pushed it down the same 700 feet. ( Care to look up the probability of survival in a physics book') * How did he know it was 700 feet up & down? * What does the radar for the weather report say about this? * Is there any recorded incident in aviation history that even resembles this? * Satellite imagery readings? People who weren't buckled in were thrown up, hitting the bulkhead. I was buckled in tight but was suspended above my seat during the roller-coaster ride. * The flight attendants were also launched up into the plane's ceiling, bouncing off and returning to the cabin floor. The drink cart was lifted off the floor and landed at an angle against a passenger. One female flight attendant was injured while pulling the cart off the passenger. Pillows, blankets, ice, drink cups and drink cans flew across the plane in every direction. Women and children (and, I'm sure, even some men) screamed. * The force wasn't just a smooth up-and-down movement. * The plane was in a constant state of vibrating, shuddering and rolling during this unexpected vertical ride. * There is no way I can do justice in describing the violent nature of this unprovoked attack upon the aircraft. I can only say that in the 5-10 seconds this event occurred that many things raced through my mind. In an instant I knew we were all dead, that the plane could not possibly withstand the violent forces attacking it at from every angle. * As the thoughts continued to race, seconds ticked by, and the plane was now in a 6,000 foot nose dive. * I quickly realized that the plane had actually survived one of nature's most wicked forces, and now we were racing toward the Rocky Mountains at 400 mph. Probability of survival from this incident? +700 to -7-- ft. and then a 6,000 ft, 'dive'. Just like in the movies, the noise from the jet engines was increasing in decibels and in pitch. My attention now shifted to the dive of the plane and what was taking place in the cockpit. Was the captain in control? I don't know how long the dive lasted, but slowly the plane leveled, and the engine noise subsided. The captain did have control of the plane. I looked to my right at my wife. We could only shake our heads. It was moments latter before anyone could say anything. Once the plane was in control, the flight attendants went about the job of assessing the injuries to the passengers. I can't begin to express my sincere gratitude for the clam, professional and courageous manner in which the flight crew handled the aftermath of the event. It was probably five minutes later when the captain came over the intercom and informed us that due to injuries and possible damage to the plane that we would stop at Denver, and that paramedics would be on hand to treat the injured. We were in the terminal for about 45-60 minutes when the captain came out and addressed the passengers. The captain apologized for the inconvenience and the horrific events of earlier in the evening. He went on to say that he has flown all over the world for United and has never experienced anything like we did that night. He assured us that the rest of the flight to Chicago would be uneventful, and he was right. My everlasting praise goes out to the crew of United Flight 1028. Outstanding job. Outstanding job.
Mexican Air Force " Aztec Eagles, 201 Squadron" helped to liberate the Philippines. Are they heroes ? http://www.historynet.com/magazines/aviation_history/3028341.html http://youtube.com/watch?v=_AHeeobkF_k&mode=related&search=
A-22 Piranha and Russian Shtyk? I recently ran across a warplane being developed for use by Turkey, in conjuction with Sadler Aircraft of the U.S. It is a small (roughly Beech Bonanza) sized twin tail pusher prop plane, with very good short field performance, folding wings, 1,000 pounds ordinance load, and very low fuel consumption. This is all great, if we're discussing WWII light ground attack- but what use could any aircraft such as this serve in a modern military? Would it be counter-insurgent, like the Bronco? And another one: I read in an Aviation History textbook that the Russians are invastigating partial ground effect craft, again, prop driven and quite small, called the "Shtyk". I found little on the Piranha, nothing on this one. I'm doubting that it even exists. Now, I'm a pilot but a lifelong civilian- why develop light prop planes today? Smaller than a Bonanza- looks like an EZ on steroids.
Aviation Grants? where do i go to apply for an avaition grant? i cant appy for a load due to my lack of credit history and i cant appy for a scholarship because the school i would like to attend is a private institution. I am a 20 year old who whats to become a helicopter pilot, any inforamtion would be greatly apprecated I do know there is always the military to learn how to fly, but with all the issues in the world today, the millitary is to unsafe to join. I want to make that my last resort
this is just a homework essay: history? Military Readiness: Women Are Not a Problem The number of women in the armed forces surged with the establishment of the all-volunteer force. With this increase came pressure to open more units and career fields to women. Between 1992 and 1994, legislative and policy changes were made to increase opportunities for women. Two researchers from RAND's National Defense Research Institute, Margaret C. Harrell and Laura L. Miller, have examined the progress of the services in expanding opportunities for women and the effect of that expansion on the readiness, cohesion, and morale of selected units.[1] The results of their research appear in New Opportunities for Military Women: Effects on Readiness, Cohesion, and Morale. They conclude that, overall, women can serve in a much wider range of units and career fields than they could in 1993 but that sharp differences exist among services. Furthermore, integration of women has had a small effect on readiness, cohesion, and morale--leadership, training, and the unit workload are perceived as having a far more profound influence. RESULTS OF CHANGES The legislative and policy changes had a sweeping effect. Across the Department of Defense, more than 250,000 additional positions opened to women. (However, eligibility does not always translate to immediate, large-scale entry.) The figure depicts the percentage of positions open to women in 1993 and 1997 and shows that more than 80 percent of all DoD positions are now available to women, or, in the lexicon of military personnel managers, are "gender neutral." Positions Open to Women in 1993 and 1997 The figure shows that, between 1993 and 1997, positions opened for women in every service. However, the figure also shows that opportunity varies by service. The Air Force has the highest percentage of billets available to women at 99.7. Although the changes reflect a relatively small increase in the percentage of assignments open to women (97 percent were already open when the changes went into effect), they were important because they permitted women to fly combat aircraft, a coveted and career-enhancing assignment. The Navy and Marine Corps made the largest gains in numbers and percentage of assignments accessible to women. Today women can serve in 91 percent of the Navy billets, an increase of about 30 percent.[2] Furthermore, like the Air Force, women in the Navy have more career-enhancing opportunities: They can fly combat aircraft and serve on combat ships. Harrell and Miller found no barriers at the unit level to women serving in combat aviation assignments. Women remain excluded from submarine duty and small vessels, largely because of living arrangement restrictions, and from units that engage in direct ground combat, such as the Navy SEALS. Still, sea duty is now routinely expected of women. The Marine Corps almost doubled the fraction of positions open to women and plans to expand their presence once some transitional issues, such as living arrangements on deploying ships, have been addressed. The Marines will increase the overall percentage of women in the Corps substantially, although far below the 13-15 percent in the other services. However, the continuing exclusion of women from direct ground combat limits the range of positions they can fill in some newly opened occupations and keeps other occupations closed to them. Army women's exclusion from direct ground combat also affects a large number of positions. Many of these are the ones that lead to advancement. Furthermore, as these exclusions are a matter of policy and are not simply a transitional effect, women cannot expect to progress very far in some of the fields opened to them. Since women will have to compete among themselves and with men for the few command assignments available to them in these fields, Harrell and Miller anticipate that many may either leave the Army or switch occupations. Additionally, the researchers found some unofficial barriers. For example, some Army commanders try to limit the number of women in any one unit by sending "surplus" women to work in other occupations, and some commanders refuse to assign women to newly opened units based on their interpretations about what constitutes collocation with a unit engaged in direct combat. EFFECTS ON UNITS Using multiple methods (i.e., interviews, surveys, focus groups) to assess effects on units, this study found that gender integration has had a relatively small effect on readiness, cohesion, and morale. This is not to say that it has no effect; it does. However, other influences, such as leadership, are perceived by those interviewed and surveyed as being far more influential. Readiness When compared with the effects of training, operational tempo, leadership, and materiel, gender is not perceived as affecting readiness. Pregnancy can affect the deployability of a unit when the unit has a disproportionate number of women or is understaffed. In terms of the quality of women, the majority of officers and experienced enlisted personnel surveyed asserted that women perform about as well as men do. Cohesion Any divisions caused by gender were minimal or invisible in units with high cohesion. Gender was reported as a secondary issue in units that had conflicting groups, and then it took a back seat to divisions along work group or rank lines. When it was perceived as having a negative effect, it was generally because gender is one way that people break into categories when conflict surfaces, because structures or organizational behavior highlight gender differences, or because dating occurs within a unit. Not all gender effects are negative. The presence of women was also cited as raising the level of professional standards. Morale Gender did not figure prominently into issues that respondents cited as affecting morale. Leadership was regarded as the overwhelming influence. Insofar as gender was an issue, it surfaced in two areas: sexual harassment and double standards. In contrast to some highly publicized recent incidents, most of those surveyed reported that sexual harassment is not occurring in their units. Of the women who have been harassed (and considerable confusion exists about what constitutes sexual harassment), most do not report it. Typically, they regard such incidents as minor and handle them on their own. Less frequently cited reasons for not reporting include a fear of overreaction by the institution, resulting in severe punishment of the offender; a fear of backlash from coworkers; a belief that such reports weaken the case for women in the military; and a belief that nothing will happen to the offender. The perception of double standards was held most widely by men and tended to revolve around such things as different physical standards and a perceived unwillingness of male leaders to demand as much of women as they do of men. Finally, dating and sexual relationships, even those not forbidden by the regulations, can create morale problems within a unit. Other Gender Effects The study also provided insight into other gender issues currently prominent in the public debate. The majority of the men and women who participated in the study favor integrated basic training. However, some do prefer segregated training (25 and 39 percent, respectively, for women and men). While a small percentage (14 and 18 percent, respectively, for men and women) favored concentrating women in fewer units, the rest were split between assigning women across all units or having a gender-blind assignment process. When it comes to reporting harassment, most participants do not care whether they report to a man or a woman. But 22-35 percent do have a preference, most often preferring to report to someone of the same sex. More than half the enlisted men favor some relaxation of the combat exclusion rule, but only one third of the male officers support such a change. More than 80 percent of the women support a change, but they differ over whether service in combat positions should be voluntary.
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