ViaSat C-130 Aircraft Hatch-Mount Satellite Antenna for Broadband Ku-band Communications Passes Certification Testing
ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) has delivered a hatch-mounted Ku-band satcom antenna for C-130 aircraft that has received air worthiness certification from U.S. Air Force authorities at Warner Robbins Air Force Base. The hatch mounted antenna enables configuration of aircraft for 2-way broadband communication access to terrestrial services and the GIG without any permanent modifications. Within minutes, ground crews can configure the aircraft for a specific mission, and then easily return the plane to normal transport configuration when the mission is complete. The newly-certified antenna enables use of an airborne satcom system to access wide area Department of Defense SIPRNet and NIPRNet networks at data rates up to 10 Mbps inbound and 512 kbps...
Woman Born Without Arms Becomes the First to Fly an Aircraft Using Only Her Feet
Jessica Cox, the author of "Flying With My Own Two Feet" made history by being the first armless person in the world to pilot an aircraft using only her feet.
Rapid Change, Quick Change, Convertible Configurations in Vehicles, Aircraft and Logistics
When the margins get tough, efficiencies are crucial. Whether in airlines, fighting a war or maximizing company and logistical assets.
Top Aviation Experts Debate Merits of Very Light Jets, Other New Aircraft
A confluence of market trends is generating rare opportunities for new aircraft around the globe, particularly Very Light Jets (VLJs), an emerging breed of transport that promises to revolutionize travel. That’s the topic under consideration during a forthcoming webinar “summit” of aviation experts.
Behlman's New RUPS-1250 UPS Delivers Ultra-reliable Uninterrupted Power from any Worldwide AC, as Well as From Aircraft and Shipboard Power
True on-line Uninterruptible Power Supply is ideal for remote and difficult-to-access locations
Piper Aircraft Company Builds On Its Legendary History
Ever since I was a kid, I had the dream of one day flying a plane. Like other kids my age, I assembled model planes and proudly hung them from strings above my bed, so I could enjoy them from the moment my sleepy eyes opened each morning.
Enstrom Selects Onboard Systems Cargo Hook for 480B Aircraft
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that Enstrom Helicopters has selected the TALON? LC Keeperless Cargo Hook for factory installation on their 480B aircraft.
Mexico to Manufacture Aircraft
It appears Mexico with its 120 million population is considering getting into the lucrative aviation manufacturing sector. Of course this will mean that they must acquire some expertise and some trading partners to sell to once they build these aircraft.
Transport Canada Selects Onboard Systems for Canadian Coast Guard BO105 Aircraft Replacement Cargo Hook Kits
Onboard Systems, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, announced that Transport Canada has awarded them a contract to provide replacement hook kits for the Canadian Coast Guard's entire Eurocopter BO105 fleet. The Canadian Coast Guard will replace their legacy cargo hook equipment over the next two years with Onboard's newly certified hydraulic hook kit for the BO105.
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How to Cloak an Aircraft Carrier and Make it Disappear
Cloaking an entire aircraft carrier at sea? No way. Yes, the technology exists and it is coming fast. Check out these mock-ups? Does this give you any ideas? http://www.precisionboard.com/Ind/sc/matrix/ac/cvx2.jpg http://www.precisionboard.com/Ind/sc/matrix/ac/cvx3.jpg Aircraft Carrier for the Future, for UAVs and For JSF-Joint Strike Fighter? My thoughts are the radar system would be in the raised sides which also block wind shear for cross wind landing and make a venturi effect down the runway with cruising upwind thus the forward relative wind is greater therefore your TAS is higher but your forward speed is much lower and thus safer. I guess the command center would be below but cameras above the side looking onto the run way for a panoramic view which would be seen from below and look like NASA's control tower simulators which would be adequate and also safer in typhoons and in case of hostile fire? But imagine the Coast Guard with four of these in a smaller version? Directional thrust UAVs and (2-3) STOL C-130s with directional boosters on each? One in Gulf, one in Atlantic and 2 on West coast. Your boundary of advanced warning and area of engagement could be enlarge and you could track any hyper skimmer type craft on the water, sooner and then engage? Also perfect for the JSF, US Marine and US Navy Operations, also for launching squadrons of predators or other UAVs. The high sides could also be used as a projection board which simulates what is on the other side of the ship and thus make it stealth from sight like the James Bond movie car at the ice hotel. It could sit off the shore and not be seen in unsophisticated countries of strife with no radar. With energy absorbing radar materials it could become somewhat stealthy in other nations. A good idea for an aircraft carrier. Totally cloaking an entire Aircraft Carrier. Because until you have your aircraft in the air you are totally vulnerable. This would allow you to get in closer and that gives you more range and extra flight time during sorties and with that weight savings you also can carry more ordinance to defeat evil and win against oppression. "Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
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