1 Hughie E. Butler COMM/105 September 24, 2012 2 On December 17, 1903 Orville Wright took the first sustained flight of a machine. This feat started the race what is todays Aviation world. In todays world of Aviation, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Stealth Fighters and massive cargo and airline jets are a thing of the norm. Being a part of the Aviation world, I have seen many variations of all the above
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flap on the number one side surface wing to increase downward force. The flight began with normal start procedures. Initial pickup required normal coordinated flight inputs with an average torque setting of 60% at a gross weight of 6,360 lbs. The aircraft used a flight management computer along with force trim to maintain a stable hover with minimum control inputs. Nap of the earth (NOE) deceleration was handled smoothly with minimal changes in altitude and no abnormal vibrations or unusual control
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In 1867 and 1871, formerly known Susan Koerner gave birth to two of the most influential people in the history of the airplane. Wilbur and Orville, known as the Wright brothers, grew up in Dayton, Ohio with their three other, less knowledgeable siblings. Neither of the famous Wright brothers received their high school diplomas, however, the lack of a college education did not disturb their aptitude for understanding current technological advancements. After learning about the newest invention of
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As I was typing one of the most known names in history in the search box, hundreds and thousands of links came up about the iconic inventor of the first flying car, Kacie Geter .Kacie Janae Geter was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 8, 2001. Geter is the daughter of Nelson Geter and Wilvena Davis. Growing up as the only child, most would say Geter is spoiled and arrogant. Kacie had no idea what was in store for her life. In fact, often in her middle school years, she had no idea of what she would
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Many countries in Europe who involve in the war began to look into the airplane for its commercial value. Less than three months after the signing of the armistice, Germany started the world’s first passenger airline service using heavier-than-air aircraft between Berlin, Leipzig and Weimar. The British and France both also began their passenger service in 1919
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Although these units can be used on the ground and in the air, they are mainly used on the ground. Gas-turbine engines are used for propulsion in many different types of aircraft. These aircraft include airliners, business aircraft, training aircraft, helicopters and agricultural aircraft. During the development of the gas-turbine engine, many challenges have faced designers and engineers. Some of the concerns which designers are constantly striving to improve on gas-turbine engines
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Aerospace engineer have always tried to improve transportation in air as much as they could. Over the course of several years, humanity has greatly improved especially recently with technological advances such as wireless internet, extremely fast transformation by air or even space. People always have always wanted to explore the unknown and make it their own using technology by their side. With the help of technological advancement like satellites, planes, and even spaceships that can explore the
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Paul Soderlind created an everlasting impact on his community and aviation due to his persistent hard work and passion for flying. Paul Soderlind grew up with his family on a farm in the 1920s. As a child, he had a vast interest in airplanes and discovered his passion for flying early on. Soderlind took his first flight lesson at the age of twelve and earned his private certification on his eighteenth birthday. After high school, Soderlind began working for Northwest Airlines at an instrument
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Module 5 – Aircraft Maintenance Website: http://www.pama.org/ 1. The purpose of this association is to promote a high degree of professionalism among aviation maintenance personnel; to foster and improve methods, skills, learning, and achievement in the field of Aviation Maintenance; to conduct national, state, and local meetings and seminars; to recognize achievement in the field of Aviation Maintenance; to publish, distribute, and disseminate news, technical bulletins, journals, and other appropriate
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statistics show engine failures are a very real possibility that most pilots need to continually think about and prepare for long after the checkride is over. This article specifically addresses only failures in single engine aircraft. To correctly train for an engine failure, CFI’s and students both must accept that engine failures DO occur, and when one does occur, a positive, safe outcome is dependent upon proper, realistic training. What is often seen is an applicant
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