Automated Following Jump System for Paratroopers, AFJS
There are many problems of safety in paratrooper drops. Many times night jumps are done or drops are made into the battlespace under low visibility. This is good and bad. It is good because the enemy cannot see you as easy to kill you, but bad because you cannot see anything either. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Automated Satellite Following System for UAV Swarms
Much work is being done and the USAF has implemented systems to fly UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in ah hoc formations like swarms of insects or flock of birds. We cannot quite match evolution and bird flock formations but we are on our way. I propose keeping this task of swarming UAVs simple. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Aviation Lawyer: Whether Passenger, Pilot or Owner, You May Need an Aviation Lawyer
It is important to contact an Aviation Lawyer because of the highly specialized nature of Aviation Law. An Aviation Lawyer will understand law involving the industry, the mechanics of aircraft, types of aircraft, and how defects in these put passengers at risk. Aviation Lawyers do not just work for passengers, but for pilots and aircraft owners as well. Posted by Margaret Wommack
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AWACS Automated Flight Following System for Nuke Bunker Buster Accuracy
The Aerial Fire Fighting Industry uses a system called AFF Automated Flight Following System. It works from a satellite. We are noticing an increase in robotic flying machines, which are called UAVs Unmanned Aerial vehicles. These aerial vehicles use tele-robotics. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Boeing is Really Flying Now
The Boeing Company has completely blown past projections for aircraft sales this month. Before the Annual Paris Air Show the Boeing Company had already made three deals for commercial aircraft of worth over 5 Billion in sales. First they cleared a deal for new 777 Cargo Aircraft, then another for new 737-400s and then another again. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Budget Airlines – Cheap Airfares for Flights around Europe can Reduce Your Vacation Costs
By buying cheap flights from budget airlines you can cut the cost of your European travels considerably. You will also be able to reach some of the more far-flung destinations. Posted by Dave Smith
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Business Aviation Networking Notes
The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed, and eventually receiving an offer for employment starts with networking. By networking I don't mean sending hundreds of copies of your resume unsolicited to H.R. managers throughout the country, but by establishing contacts with people who may be in a position to hire you or refer you to someone who does the hiring. Posted by Matthew Keegan
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Cactus Fly-In, Casa Grande AZ
Every year in Arizona is the Cactus Fly-in which is one of the largest events in the city of Casa Grande AZ air show and fly-in, which is always well attended and a huge success. The event seems to be growing every year, much busier this year than last year even though general aviation has suffered due to 9-11. It is events like this that help us promote our general aviation business sector in the United States. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Cheap Airline Tickets! With Internet Access, The Skies The Limit For Great Deals
With easy access to the Internet, the convenience of finding cheap airline tickets is just a few clicks away. As more airline inventory becomes available directly to the public through the World Wide Web, cheap flights are being purchased in record numbers, and nearly everyone hunting for fantastic low cost airline tickets are finding better deals online than at their local travel agency! Posted by William Lezubski
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China is Starting to Build Military Fighter Trainers
China is entering the jet fighter trainer business and set to start building a completely new generation of trainers called the JL-19 Mountain Eagle. The jet is also know as the FTC-2000, which is interesting, as the FTC is the agency which is crippling our US Corporations competitiveness over seas now. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Cleaning Air Cargo Containers
If you own a pressure washing business, janitorial service or truck washing business you owe it to yourself to look into the cleaning of air cargo containers. The cleaning of air-cargo containers is a necessity and it is a consistent business. These containers must be cleaned off to protect the contents inside. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Common Cockpit Concepts and Convenient Configurations
One of the big pushes in aviation and military is to have common cockpit designs, which are ergonomically correct. The Common Cockpit Initiative (CCI) would mean all aircraft have basically the same cockpit; all the instruments would be in the same place, the seats in the same place, in fact nearly everything would be the same. Posted by Lance Winslow
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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. Some thought the crash was an international terrorist attack. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Cracking Aircraft Windows with Directed Sound Waves
Today our modern military scientists have found many uses for directed energy beams. Some of these uses include communication, non-lethal weapons and high-energy lasers. Directed sound waves and harmonics maybe the answer to stopping manned aircraft in the battlespace on its way to find our blue force as its next target. Posted by Lance Winslow
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De Ice Boots Preventative Care
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. In days gone buy aviators and aircraft mechanics have used all sorts of things to keep them in mint condition. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Diamond Twinstar
Probably one of the coolest experimental aircraft twin-engine aircraft is the Diamond DA 42 Twinstar. The Twinstar is propelled by twin diesel engines which burn Jet A or even conventional diesel fuel. Sounds cool; doesn't it? Think of the money you can save? The Diamond Twinstar was a huge hit at Oshkosh 2005 and for good reason; it is sleek and sexy and the performance is unmatched. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Do Jet Lag Diets Work?
Anti jet lag diets have been around for some time now, but do they work? Posted by Donald Saunders
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Downed Pilots Hibernating From the Enemy
When we watch Oliver North's “War Stories� or the “Wings Discovery Channel� we often see the problematic issues with downed pilots trying to evade the enemy. They have limited if any food supply and lots of people looking for them. There is a solution or there will be soon as hibernation techniques and technologies become better. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Entering Business Aviation, Part I: Types of Aircraft
Business aviation is a booming field even as the airline industry languishes. Private jet flight attendants are assigned to a variety of these aircraft to provide cabin management assistance. Posted by Matthew Keegan
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Entering Business Aviation, Part II: Pay Rates for Flight Attendants
Pay scales in business aviation vary widely compared to commercial carriers. Overall, the field is much more lucrative if you are willing to work hard and keep your options open. Posted by Matthew Keegan
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Entering Business Aviation, Part III: Training Options
Getting into business aviation means finding a training provider and paying for training yourself. Are you ready to invest thousands of dollars in yourself? Posted by Matthew Keegan
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Entering Business Aviation, Part IV: Crafting a Resume
A good résumé can ease doors open while a poorly written one will certainly shut these very same doors. Posted by Matthew Keegan
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Entering Business Aviation, Part V: Tips on Finding Work
Now that you are trained and ready to work, there are some important things to keep in mind when finding work. Posted by Matthew Keegan
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Essential Oil Skin Care Tips for Frequent Fliers
If you know the inside of an airplane better than the inside of your office or cubicle, then this article is for you! Help keep your skin hydrated and healthy in-flight with these useful tips. Posted by Maryling Yu
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Fighter Jet Trainers Sport Planes
You want a fighter jet as your personal aircraft; do not deny it. You want to travel faster than the speed of sound and play Top Gun in the sky. Well, it may be possible soon for you to do this, if you have the cash of course. Posted by Lance Winslow
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Find Cheap Tickets From all the Major Airlines
All of the major airlines are now associated with different web sites allowing for you to find discount airfare and cheap tickets on the internet. One of the reasons the airlines have done this is ... Posted by Mike Yeager
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Finding Really Cheap Airline Tickets Online
Trying to find really cheap airline tickets can become very frustrating and time consuming but if you know how and where to search you can quickly and easily find airline tickets online... Posted by Gino Sterling
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Finding the Cheapest Airfares
No one site sells the best airfares. To find the best airfares, it takes a series of actions to be accomplished during the same period of time... Posted by Cassandra Ingraham
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First Class Airfare: How the Rich Travel
Have you ever wondered what all entails first class airfare, but never knew where to look? First class airfare can cost up to 15 times more than the regular fares for the same trip. Posted by Kerry Emrich
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Flying As A Hobby
Is your flying hobby hurting other, more important, aspects of your life? Posted by Yvonne Volante
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