On a Wing and a Prayer Soldiers' Angels Helps Support Our Troops and their Families With Emergency Airplane Flights
A wounded American soldier lies in a bed in a military hospital in Lundstahl, Germany. He is post-op, in intensive care, and holding on to his life. He is literally across an ocean and thousands of miles from home. The military rushes his mother and father to his side. His grandmother wants to see her grandson and support her daughter but the family does not have the money for the last minute airfare.
Compensating Airplane Accident Victims and Survivors: A National Responsibility
Are you one of those people who have an inexplicable fright with flying and airplanes? Every one of us has that nervous reaction with the thought of having to ride airplanes and actually be high above the ground.
RTV Fluorosilicone Expands NuSil Technology's Line of Aircraft Adhesives
NuSil Technology (www.nusil.com), a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics, has launched an extension to its line of adhesives/sealants. FS3-3730 fluorosilicone adhesive/sealant is a one-part, fast-curing, room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone that provides excellent elastomeric properties.
Aircraft Washing Service Operations Manual
Anyone who is serious about washing aircraft as a full time profession should be prepared to write a manual, which will insure proper procedures are followed during the washing process. Each crew team leader and manager should be well versed and trained in washing each type of aircraft.
Older C-130 Hercules Aircraft Problematic
We have certainly seen around the world many Lockheed C-130 Aircraft, which have had problems over the last five years. Many of these aircraft have in excess of 100,000 total time airframe hours on them.
Increasing Rates of Climb in Fighter Aircraft Like the New Joint force Strike Fighter
We know from studying aircraft like the F-8 Crusader, in which my dad had the fortunate to fly while in the US Navy stationed in Puerto Rico, that when the wind was tilted upward on the aircraft that it had a lower takeoff speed and much higher initial rates of climb. At which point the wing came back to position and it was a pencil shaped rocket with wings.
Aluminum Cleaner for Aircraft Detailing by Alcoa
There are many choices for aircraft detailing when it comes to aviation uses. One product we like after tying them all out was a product by Alcoa Corporation.
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC Reports Strong Bookings, Backlog, and Operating Cash Flow Performance in its Second Quarter 2007 Results
Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC (HBC) reported strong cash flow from operations for the second quarter 2007 with an inflow of $93.8 million versus an outflow of $2.4 million for the second quarter 2006.
World's Most Exotic Cars, Motorcycles, Aircraft & Watercraft Attend Fifth Annual St Petersburg Festivals of Speed
The Festivals of Speed, now in its Fifth year took take place over two days. Friday, March 28th and Saturday, March 29th. Friday saw a Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception and Sunday featured a display of exotic automobiles, motorcycles & watercraft displayed throughout the grounds of North Straub Park and the adjacent marina.
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Aviation Companies Team to Provide First-Ever Complete Flight Data Monitoring System for General Aviation Aircraft
Hopkinton, MA (PRWeb) April 10, 2007 -- Systems developer Alakai Technologies Corporation (http://www.alakaitechnologies.com/index.htm), data management and analysis software provider OpenAero (https://www.openaero.com/OpenAero/home.htm) and system integrator and safety analyst, CAPACG (http://www.capacg.com), announced today a teaming agreement to provide an all-in-one Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) solution for piston engine aircraft, such as the Cirrus SR 20 and SR 22, marking the first combined effort to provide general aviators with a “plug-and-play” engine and flight data monitoring, recording, and analysis system. The new package—based on standardized, FAA-approved Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs for commercial aircraft—enables non-commercial aviators to monitor and share engine trend and flight operations data.
While the system leverages the best features of the FOQA model, there are no FAA requirements associated with it. Under the FOQA model, data is de-identified and voluntarily shared in aggregate, allowing contributors to remain anonymous while learning and improving operations from data shared by other owners and operators. Those not interested in this option, however, can use the FDM as an informational program to simply enhance individual operations and performance.
"Flight Data Monitoring and the ability to share data has the potential to become a valuable tool among flight instructors," said J.J. Greenway, chief flight instructor with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation. "Data-sharing opens doors for improved teaching and increased safety possibilities."
The teaming agreement is intended to make the affordable, one-stop shop technology—previously too expensive for general aviation operators -- more user-friendly for Cirrus and other single-engine owners and operators, with plans to expand service to twin-engine aircraft and light jets in the near future. The automatic, predictive FDM system monitors piston engine performance in real time, significantly improving safety and reliability while reducing engine maintenance costs, then provides ground-based analysis and reporting through a web portal.
Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) services provide the following:
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Formal risk and resource management for airframes and fleets
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Early identification of adverse safety trends
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Adherence to Aircraft Operating Manual limitations
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Automated monthly, plus on-demand, Airframe/Fleet reporting, analysis & comparisons
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Flight reconstruction and visualization for accident/incident investigations
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Enhanced maintenance records, with G-loading, flap overspeed, redline, and other warnings
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Fuel Management reports
Major benefits of the Flight Data Monitoring system are expected to include reduced aircraft operating and maintenance costs, reduced failures and costly overhauls, enhanced flight safety, improved long-term engine performance and fuel economy, and reduced warranty and insurance premium costs.
Additional information about the FDM “plug-and-play” technology the latest white paper on GA-FDM, and a downloadable brochure on GA-FDM can be found at http://www.capacg.com/reference/docs_PDFs/GA%20FDM%20White%20Paper_v3.pdf
About the Team:
Alakai Technologies is a Hopkinton, Massachusetts-based company that develops, manufactures, and integrates products to enhance aircraft safety. Alakai (pronounced “al-uh-ki”) is the Hawaiian word for “leader” or “guide.” Additional information can be found at http://www.alakai1.com/.
CAPACG is a consulting firm and systems integrator focused on helping hardware and software companies develop products specifically for the General Aviation FDM market. CAPACG is an expert in helping operators develop, implement and operate their FDM programs. Additional information can be found at http://www.capacg.com/.
Open Aero is a data management and analysis software product and services company, based in Virginia Beach, VA. OpenAero specializes in Web-based remote monitoring, centralized expert diagnostic technology, and Condition Based Maintenance solutions for General Aviation. Additional information can be found at https://www.openaero.com/OpenAero/home.htm.
Contact:
Krissy Hanson
For the GA-FDM Team
781-878-8882
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