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March 30, 2010

Aero-TV: The Thorpedo Update – Venerable Design Proves a Survivor

IndUS Aviation Re-Invigorates the Thorpedo T-211’s 70-Year Tradition
 
During World War II, before general aviation planes became accessible as a means for public transportation, the U.S. military needed strong trainers for their growing pilot fleet.  Renowned aircraft designer, John Thorp, immediately began work on the Thorpedo T-211 model.  By 1946, the FAA awarded the aircraft with a Type Certificate. 
 

SpaceX Activates New Comm System Aboard ISS

Will Be The Control Interface For Future Dragon Spacecraft Visits

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) said Monday it has successfully activated its new Dragon spacecraft communication hardware aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during a series of operations conducted in January and March.

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