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All News

July 12, 2019

NATA Teams With The University Of Maryland

Will Tackle Foam Fire Suppression System Discharges In Aircraft Hangars

Last week, NATA and the University of Maryland signed a sponsored research agreement in an effort to review the causes, hazards, and associated costs of accidental discharges of foam fire suppression systems. The project will also address high-expansion and low-expansion foam systems, in addition to determining the rationale for the requirement of foam systems included in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 409 for aircraft hangars.

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Klyde Morris 07.12.19

But What Do Ancient Astronaut Theorists Say, Klyde?

FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Airborne 07.10.19: One More Orbit, WomenVenture 12, Young Eagles & Sporty’s

Also: Saudi Drops 737 MAX, Tamarack Aerospace Update, Restrictions On Drones, NATA

‘One More Orbit’ is a multinational attempt to break the world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the earth via both poles, in a Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER ultra long-range business jet. The record is being attempted during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Apollo 11 moon landing, as a tribute to the past, present, and future of space exploration. The team will launch and complete the record attempt at Space Florida's Launch and Landing Facility (the former Shuttle Landing Facility) at NA

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.12.19)

"Our bill ensures foreign airlines seeking to serve the United States play by the rules. This bipartisan bill protects American jobs from predatory and unfair competition, and it protects the American flying public from deception.” Source: House Transportation Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-OR), on the introduction of the Fair and Open Skies Act.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.12.19): Angle Of Attack

Angle Of Attack (AOA)

The angle of attack is the angle at which relative wind meets an airfoil. It is the angle that is formed by the chord of the airfoil and the direction of the relative wind or between the chord line and the flight path.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.12.19)

Air And Space Museum - Winglets

Have you ever wondered why something that looks as simple as winglets are always cited as improving aerodynamics, efficiency, and fuel economy in aircraft? We found a good explanation from The Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum.

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