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The Golden Age of Flight
2008-03-09 02:07:00 If you like aviation, then I am sure that you saw the Howard Hughes movie, “The Aviator”, with Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie shows Hughes love of aviation, all the way from making movies about air warfare in World War I to designing aircraft for the Second World War and beyond. The truth is that Howard Hughes was one heck of a pilot, and he set a number of records, including both the world land speed aircraft record and transcontinental seed record in 1935. The story follows. The Incredible Hughes H-1 The Hughes H-1 was designed by Howard Hughes and Richard Palmer who had degrees in physics and engineering. According to Palmer Hughes was “a good man to work for. Back then he was not the recluse he became later in life. He (Hughes) was basically a shy person but, when you got to know him, he was gregarious and fun to be with.” As the chief engineer Palmer was instrumental in starting Hughes Aircraft Company. The Hughes H-1 was designed to be the fastes... More About: The Golden Age , Flight , Golden , Golden Age
A Christmas Poem for Pilots
2007-12-16 04:03:00 'Twas the night before Christmas , and out on the ramp, Not an airplane was stirring, not even a Champ.The aircraft were fastened to tiedowns with care In hopes that come morning, they all would be there. The fuel trucks were nestled, all snug in their spots, While peak gusts from three two zero reached 39 knots.I sank behind the fuel desk, now finally caught up, And settled down comfortably, resting my butt. When over the radio there arose such a clatter, I turned up the scanner to see what was the matter.A voice clearly heard over static and snow, Asked for clearance to land at the airport below. He barked out his transmission so lively and quick, I could have sworn that the call sign he used was "St. Nick".Away to the window I flew like a flash, Sure that it was only Horizon's late Dash. Then he called his position, and there could be no denial, "This is St. Nicholas One and I'm turning on final."When what to my wondering eyes should ... More About: Pilots , Poem
Being Prepared
2007-09-17 18:47:00 “All Things Aviation”September 17, 2007“Being Prep ared”Thoughts about Steve Fossett and crash landings Sparks, Nevada, USA – On September 4th American adventurer Steve Fossett was reported missing on a flight in a Bellanca Super Decathlon while looking for a place to attempt to set the world land speed record.While a lot has been written about this, it brought to mind a trip my wife (also a pilot) and I took in our Piper Chieftan a number of years ago to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I had been flying to Baja California for many years, and we wanted to vacation for a couple of weeks in the sun. In addition, my wife has always been interested in my checkered past, and wanted to visit some of the places I spent time before we got married. When I was in the U.S. Air Force I had spend time in San Angelo, Texas, so that was one of the stops we made along the way.What does this have to do with Steve Fossett you ask? Well, I have always been the fearless adventurer, renting cars in... More About: Pare
Aviation Headset Facts
2007-08-20 23:13:00 Aviation Heads et Facts When you are considering the purchase of headsets for use in your aircraft, the first thought that often comes to mind is comfort; however, this is not the most important consideration when buying a headset. Modern piston-powered aircraft and helicopters produce high sound levels, often in the range of 90-95db, and present a major challenge to provide both clear communication and adequate hearing protection.Noise Reduction Methods:With respect to noise reduction, the two most popular methods for noise reduction today are Passive Noise Reduction (PNR) and Active Noise Reduction (ANR).Passive Noise Reduction relies upon clamping the earphone over the ear tightly which is accomplished with large ear muffs and strong clamping pressures.Active Noise Reduction uses technology which allows the manipulation of sound and signal waves to reduce noise, improve signal-to-noise ratios, and enhance sound quality. The electronic coupling of a low frequency noise wave with its... More About: Aviation
Sunglasses for Pilots: Beyond the Image
2007-07-13 22:12:00 For most people sunglasses fulfill one, or both, of two purposes: as a fashion statement to look “cool”, and to help cope with bright sunlight. The choices available are seemingly endless, and can range from polarized to photo chromic to colorful tints and shades. But for pilots sunglasses are much more than a fashion statement.Sunglasses help safeguard a pilot’s most important sensory asset in flight – vision. A quality pair of sunglasses is essential in the cockpit environment to optimize visual performance. They help reduce the effects of harsh sunlight, decrease eye fatigue, and protect ocular tissue from exposure to harmful solar radiation. Additionally, they protect the pilot’s eyes from impact with objects such as flying debris from a bird strike, sudden decompression or an aerobatic maneuver. TINTSThe choice of tints for sunglasses is almost infinite, but the three most common tints are gray, gray-green, and brown, any of which would be an excellent choice for the ... More About: Pilots , Image , Pilot , Glasses |
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