New On-Board Aircraft Health Monitoring System Takes Flight on F-15: TRI/Austin, Inc. is Developing a New System That Can Monitor
In 2003, the Army awarded an SBIR Phase II contract for $729,888 to TRI/Austin to develop a diagnostic/prognostic system that could monitor aircraft and rotorcraft structural components in flight. Phase II focused on ruggedizing the system, optimizing performance, reducing power draw, refining the prognostic/diagnostic algorithms and building a system for test. The effort culminated in a successful flight test of the LAHMP system aboard the F-15.
Global Recession Threatens New Aircraft Development
New aircraft that embody a host of innovations have been rolling off the assembly line, transforming the way people travel and transport goods. However, as the global recession worsens and credit tightens, many experts worry that new aircraft development will suffer. Aviation is in the midst of enormous prosperity; much of this growth is due to historic technological advancements in fixed-wing aircraft design and manufacturing. However, the global recession and stratospheric oil prices loom as a threat. In the last few weeks, four airlines have filed for bankruptcy, with perhaps more to follow. What does it all mean for new aircraft? These questions will be answered by a forthcoming webinar, New Aircraft, New Opportunities: What the OEMs Ha...
United Nations Food Drops from Cargo Aircraft Technology Solution
There is a problem with the food delivery to nations with political unrest. The United States, UN and various humanitarian groups with good intentions bring in food for impoverished people during that hour of need, however it is often met by the worst of the humanity.
Liquid Jets Opens Secondary Market for Aircraft Fractional Shares and Jet Cards
Buy/Sell aircraft fractional shares and jet cards at Liquid Jets.
ViaSat Introduces Integrated Test and Training System for MIDS LVT Terminals: Single, Portable Rack for Testing Terminals in Aircraft, Vehicles
ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq:VSAT) is now offering the new MIDS Support Station, a complete test, troubleshooting, and training system for Multifunctional Information Distribution System LVT(1) and LVT(2) terminals. The MIDS LVT(1) Support Station integrates ViaSat Link-16 support equipment, such as the LVT(1) Cooling Tray, MIDS Power Unit, Voice Control Unit, RF Network, and Link-16 Environment/Gateway/Stimulator (LEGS) l, into one portable rack. The Support Station is available in configurations for the lab, the flight line, and ground operations. The MIDS Support station is priced according to the configuration.
OC Robotics Snake-Arm Robots Steer Aircraft Assembly in a New Direction
OC Robotics has achieved the first major milestone for a snake-arm robot designed for assembly and inspection tasks within aircraft wings – an area previously inaccessible to automation. OC Robotics has completed build and initial testing of a demonstration snake-arm robot capable of sealing, swaging and inspection inside a mock-up of a rib bay. The robot is due to begin an intensive programme of trials in the near future.
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...
A Christmas Gift Idea That's Above All Others: Fly a Real Airplane
New ?boutique? flight school puts first-timers in the pilot?s seat right from the start
Hawker Beechcraft Reports 2007 Aircraft Deliveries
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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. The product is distributed by CLB Enterprises at Alcoa Corporation for aluminum polish in all aspects of detailing. We used this on some museum pieces and noticed the ease of use as we polished out an all aluminum T-33 the trainer version of the F-80 Korean War Vintage "Shooting Star." It took approximately 22 man-hours with Alcoa's Aluminum Polish to complete this project. We bid the job at 40-hours because generally that is what it would take with other brands. My company, the Aircraft Wash Guys, has plenty of experience with aluminum polishing and bright work. www.aircraftwashguys.com . And who better to trust than the producers of over 1/3 of all the aluminum mined and recycled in the world. Alcoa has with stood the test of time. Alcoa has also been instrumental in the legislation to require citizens to recycle aluminum that is necessary for so many of the needed products we take for granted everyday. Whether it is a beer can, aluminum rail car, Boeing 747 or Apollo Space Craft, you can bet it is made with Alcoa products. We have tested these products and samples have been sent to all Detail Guys Franchisees. All our teams agree that this is a top notched product indeed. We use this product after testing it on Aircraft and aluminum trim on vehicles, trucks and boats. There is no easy way to clean aluminum and to make it shine; ask any Harley Davidson Motorcycle enthusiast, aircraft owner, yacht owner or show truck owner. There is no easy way. Yet one of the best products we have ever found is Alcoa's Aluminum Polishes. Not only is the product awesome, it is politically correct. Many might argue that Mother's Polish is the best for motorcycles and we have to agree Mother's is an excellent product, but when using large amounts to do large surfaces, there is a certain profit motivation with our team. Mother's Polishes of course are great also. We thank Alcoa for licensing it's polish from it's state of the art, high tech Research and Development Group, to worthy distributors such as CLB Enterprises so it is available to our team and aviation enthusiasts at a low and fair price. It is this level of commitment to the market place that keeps our team in the winner's circle and Alcoa at the top of their game. And it surely saves the arms of an aircraft owner who needs to polish out their aircraft, because God knows there is no easy way. Aluminum is a perfect alloy for so many of mankind's most prized possessions and innovations; from the wheels on your hot rod to parts and components of the World's highest performance jet aircraft and it has been for decades. Choose the right aluminum polish and save your muscles and time for flying. Think on this. "Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
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