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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Before you fly, you want to make sure that you check inside the airplane and outside on the ground for "FOD."What is FOD? It is Foreign Object Debris. It is anything that does not belong where it is. For instance, sticks or rocks on the ramp around the airplane are considered FOD. Pens or papers in the floor of the airplane also are considered FOD. Again, anything that is out of place is foreign object debris.Why is this a problem? Debris on the ground around the airplane could get sucked into the propellar and ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Before each flight, you do a preflight inspection of the aircraft that you are going to fly in. You make sure that it is airworthy, legal and safe to take to the skies. This is a very important step that you should never, ever skip.Another item to check is one that might not be in your aircraft checklist. That item is you. Make sure that before each flight you go over the "I'M SAFE" checklist. This will ensure that you are just as airworthy and safe as your plane.I Illness: Make sure that you are not sick. You don't ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
XCOR has just completed tests on a Methane fired pulse engine. This is incredible considering the possibilities and abundance of fuel. Methane can be a bio-fuel as well and if this pans out it has all sorts of space applications. This is truly a phenomenal break thru. But how does all this really work you ask?Well the XCOR methane engine (3M9 LOX) fires in short rapid fire burst. They use self-pressurizing propellants. Methane is available on many planets and is easily stored for long periods of time, which makes it an ideal fuel for space travel, space tourism and kicking ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
We have all heard the saying it is better to be safe than sorry. Indeed, this makes sense and parents love to recite this to their kids, as it makes them feel important and full of wisdom. Lucky for us we had such parents, coaches and teachers who always recited this saying to us. Do you know why? Because such thinking prepares us for the unfortunate and potential eventualities, which could cause us great harm if we do not heed such warnings.One of the things I most remember when I was in the Civil Air Patrol was something an FAA ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
A couple years back, when I was a flight student, struggling to understand and memorize all the procedures, maneuvers, scan patterns, landing pattern, and myriad other aspects of slipping the surly bonds, one of my instructors would routinely see how frazzled I was. After one notable flight, he was nice enough to share with me his theory of flight training. Learning to fly, he explained to me, was just like having three buckets with you all the time. These buckets were called Knowledge, Experience, and Luck.When we first start learning to fly, the Knowledge bucket is only ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Ever look up at the sky on a beautiful day and wish that you could fly around like a bird? Why not become a certified Sport Pilot then! It's the Federal Aviation Administration's newest certified pilot category, and it is much quicker and less expensive than becoming a certified Private Pilot. There are even many different types of aircraft that you can fly to allow you to get you more of the feeling of actually "flying" like the birds.The Sport Pilot certification came into effect September 1, 2004. Sport Pilots can be trained and qualified to ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Competition in the flight industry can only be a good thing for the consumer, most people would say. Or is it ?. Too much competition amongst major airlines can force these flight companies to fold. If major airline companies fold it's not a good thing for the consumer. It gives monopoly to its former competitors and this can result in high priced plane tickets. Its the game of snuffing each other out to win the market for
the real kill. Only the strongest will survive.We have seen in recent times, many major airlines go into administration, either due ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Helicopters have become part of modern life in the world. They are able to help us watch the news, move executives around and do jobs which there is no other way to do, such as search and rescue efforts or wild fire fighting.We rely on Helicopters in wartime also to move our troops without risking the hazards of roadside bombs, ambush or small arms fire. Lets face it we need helicopter for so many important human endeavors not only in our own nation like in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma, but also in other nations to help ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
There are several things that you can do to get the best airfares available. If you are planning a trip, you should plan to spend at least some of your time researching the airfare options that you have. You may be floored by the overall cost of them, but in the end, you can often find a deal if you know where to look. So, get up, get some paper and pen and find the right airfares to make your smile come back.Finding airfare prices is easy as they are available throughout the web. But, that ....
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
The airline industry is in a constant state of flux. In 2005, Trans Meridian Airlines quit doing business while EOS Airlines and Maxjet Airways took to the skies. By early 2006, Independence Air quit flying and Virgin America announced that they were seeking U.S. government approval in hopes of taking their first flight. Beyond the U.S. borders, the Mexican airline industry is in the process of being revolutionized as the Mexican government divests itself of interest in two leading carriers. With this particular decision a handful of new carriers are set to take off south of the U.S. border.To keep ....
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