Directory for the files
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/zdesigner-mac - MacOSX binary
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/zdesigner - Linux Intrepid binary
ZDesigner 0.3 Linux & Mac versions now available
Directory for the files
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/zdesigner-mac - MacOSX binary
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/zdesigner - Linux Intrepid binary
ZDesigner snapshot
I created Qt-based UI for the aircraft design program I am writing. The initial version is available from here:
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/zdesigner-current.tar.gz
ChangeLog
COPYING
zdesigner - Ubuntu Intrepid Binary
You need to have Qt 4.5 installed to run the binary.
Cheap aircraft
I have read this report before, but it still remains quite interesting, it is about the FMX-4 Facetmobile: http://www.wainfan.com/pavreport.pdf
AME Jobs: Aircraft Maintenance Engineers - BAE Systems
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING JOBS IN AUSTRALIA - BAE Systems
Location: Auckland
Salary: 4 day working week and great rates
Work type: Full Time Classification:Trades & Services Technicians
• Permanent, full time aircraft maintenance roles
• Overseas applicants who meet requirements are welcome to apply
• Be challenged and enjoy your work in the relaxed Townsville (4 day working week awaits!)
BAE Systems is Australia's largest defence company and offers the Australian Defence Force and security customers total capability across aerospace, land, maritime and joint environments. Our 6,000 highly skilled employees work to provide our Army, Navy and Air Force with the capability they need, when they need it.
A number of fantastic opportunities have become available within our helicopter maintenance team based in Townsville, Queensland.
Reporting to Senior Team Leaders, you will carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensure that all maintenance documentation is compliant with regulations and also get the opportunity to further take advantage of your skills and experience as you act as a mentor for apprentices and new starters.
Trade qualifications in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Cert 4 or equivalent) are essential as is an understanding of aircraft maintenance regulations and procedures. Equally important, will be your experience in a relevant workshop environment, along with your sound verbal and written communications skills and desire to be part of a strong team. Helicopter maintenance experience will be considered favourably.
We offer excellent remuneration together with outstanding development opportunities. With competitive salaries and wages, support for training and development, generous benefits, a genuine focus on diversity and family friendly, flexible work practices, consider BAE Systems for your next career move.
Relocation assistance is available to assist interstate or overseas applicants.
Whilst Australian citizenship or residency is preferred, applicants from overseas or on visas in Australia are most welcome to express interest in these exciting opportunities.
Applications should be addressed to Jordan Monier. HR Advisor - Recruitment.
Please ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s) to your application. A cover letter is preferred.
www.baesystems.com
BAE Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Location: Auckland
Salary: 4 day working week and great rates
Work type: Full Time Classification:Trades & Services Technicians
• Overseas applicants who meet requirements are welcome to apply
• Be challenged and enjoy your work in the relaxed Townsville (4 day working week awaits!)
BAE Systems is Australia's largest defence company and offers the Australian Defence Force and security customers total capability across aerospace, land, maritime and joint environments. Our 6,000 highly skilled employees work to provide our Army, Navy and Air Force with the capability they need, when they need it.
A number of fantastic opportunities have become available within our helicopter maintenance team based in Townsville, Queensland.
Reporting to Senior Team Leaders, you will carry out and certify scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, ensure that all maintenance documentation is compliant with regulations and also get the opportunity to further take advantage of your skills and experience as you act as a mentor for apprentices and new starters.
Trade qualifications in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Cert 4 or equivalent) are essential as is an understanding of aircraft maintenance regulations and procedures. Equally important, will be your experience in a relevant workshop environment, along with your sound verbal and written communications skills and desire to be part of a strong team. Helicopter maintenance experience will be considered favourably.
We offer excellent remuneration together with outstanding development opportunities. With competitive salaries and wages, support for training and development, generous benefits, a genuine focus on diversity and family friendly, flexible work practices, consider BAE Systems for your next career move.
Relocation assistance is available to assist interstate or overseas applicants.
Whilst Australian citizenship or residency is preferred, applicants from overseas or on visas in Australia are most welcome to express interest in these exciting opportunities.
Applications should be addressed to Jordan Monier. HR Advisor - Recruitment.
Please ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s) to your application. A cover letter is preferred.
www.baesystems.com
BAE Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Holiday Season Gifts - RC Cars(Radio-Controlled) are Less Expensive
What is an RC car?
RC stands for radio-controlled. An RC car or truck comes in either toy or hobby grade. Let's take a look at the difference:
Toy grade RC cars are less expensive and can be found at most electronics stores. But if you're serious about making RC cars one of your hobbies, they aren't your best bet. If you're really interested in RC cars, you'll want the hobby grade car or truck. There are lots of advantages to the hobby grade car. For instance, they have tons of available spare parts and upgrades. For a lot of people, they don't just love racing their RC cars--they also love building and fixing it up.
Now that you know the basics of RC cars, it's time to decide what kind of car or truck you want to buy.
RC Cars - The #1 RC Hobby
The kind of all RC Hobbies is the RC Car. Radio controlled cars only move in 2 dimensions (it shouldn't be flying under normal circumstances), they are inexpensive, they can be driven by anyone old enough to ride a bike, and they are easy to repair. The real question comes down to what you expect from your rc car.
Want speed? Some of these cars can move upwards of 70+ mph! Obviously this isn't for an eight year old to play with unless they are extremely responsible and an amazing driver. Certainly it shouldn't be their first car. You can expect to pay around $300 for this type of setup.
Traxxas RTR 1/10 Rustler VXL 2.4GHz with 7 Cell Battery and Charger Traxxas RTR 1/10 Rustler VXL 2.4GHz with 7 Cell Battery and Charger
The great thing about these Traxxas rc cars are that if a part breaks you're not out $200 or $300. Traxxas makes a full line of replacement parts for those unfortunate accidents. Honestly that's why I recommend these cars. They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'! Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra bucks and have these cars for the next couple years. Its a great RC hobby to jump into.
Wanna off-road? Some of the rc trucks have monster tires and can rip through some pretty rough terrain. You can build an obstacle coarse are race your friends. Lots of fun can be hand with this off-road rc cars. Here are a couple products in the $200 price range.
Traxxas RTR 1/10 Stampede with Water Proof XL-5 and 7 Cell Battery with Charger Traxxas RTR 1/10 Stampede with Water Proof XL-5 and 7 Cell Battery with Charger
Racing RC car
Ah, finally, the opportunity to seize and conquer the open road. Well, on a smaller scale. But it certainly can't be denied that one of the appeals of the RC car is that it allows you to go a little crazy--maybe a little too fast, maybe be a little (okay a lot) more dangerous than you (hopefully) are when driving an actual car.
Types of Racing RC car
Oval Track - This is your standard way of racing RC cars--not to say it isn't awesome, because it's definitely a lot of fun. Again, check with your local hobby shop or your RC Club for good oval tracks in your area.
Off-Road - A lot of people enjoy the freedom and fun of off-road RC driving. And it's true--you can go pretty wild with off-road racing.
Drag Racing - If pure speed is your thing and you don't care so much about jumps and stunts, drag racing is for you. Drag racing involves a 1/10 replica of a drag strip. You can buy RC drag cars that will rip across the strip in little more than a second. As you might imagine, they're some of the fastest RC cars out there.
Competitions RC car
If you've practiced racing your car and want to amp up your hobby, then definitely enter a competition. They're a lot of fun and a great way to connect with other RC racers. If you haven't already, join an RC Club and you'll know where to compete.
RC stands for radio-controlled. An RC car or truck comes in either toy or hobby grade. Let's take a look at the difference:
Toy grade RC cars are less expensive and can be found at most electronics stores. But if you're serious about making RC cars one of your hobbies, they aren't your best bet. If you're really interested in RC cars, you'll want the hobby grade car or truck. There are lots of advantages to the hobby grade car. For instance, they have tons of available spare parts and upgrades. For a lot of people, they don't just love racing their RC cars--they also love building and fixing it up.
Now that you know the basics of RC cars, it's time to decide what kind of car or truck you want to buy.
The kind of all RC Hobbies is the RC Car. Radio controlled cars only move in 2 dimensions (it shouldn't be flying under normal circumstances), they are inexpensive, they can be driven by anyone old enough to ride a bike, and they are easy to repair. The real question comes down to what you expect from your rc car.
Want speed? Some of these cars can move upwards of 70+ mph! Obviously this isn't for an eight year old to play with unless they are extremely responsible and an amazing driver. Certainly it shouldn't be their first car. You can expect to pay around $300 for this type of setup.
Traxxas RTR 1/10 Rustler VXL 2.4GHz with 7 Cell Battery and Charger Traxxas RTR 1/10 Rustler VXL 2.4GHz with 7 Cell Battery and Charger
The great thing about these Traxxas rc cars are that if a part breaks you're not out $200 or $300. Traxxas makes a full line of replacement parts for those unfortunate accidents. Honestly that's why I recommend these cars. They take a lickin' and keep on tickin'! Do yourself a favor and spend a few extra bucks and have these cars for the next couple years. Its a great RC hobby to jump into.
Wanna off-road? Some of the rc trucks have monster tires and can rip through some pretty rough terrain. You can build an obstacle coarse are race your friends. Lots of fun can be hand with this off-road rc cars. Here are a couple products in the $200 price range.
Traxxas RTR 1/10 Stampede with Water Proof XL-5 and 7 Cell Battery with Charger Traxxas RTR 1/10 Stampede with Water Proof XL-5 and 7 Cell Battery with Charger
Racing RC car
Ah, finally, the opportunity to seize and conquer the open road. Well, on a smaller scale. But it certainly can't be denied that one of the appeals of the RC car is that it allows you to go a little crazy--maybe a little too fast, maybe be a little (okay a lot) more dangerous than you (hopefully) are when driving an actual car.
Types of Racing RC car
Oval Track - This is your standard way of racing RC cars--not to say it isn't awesome, because it's definitely a lot of fun. Again, check with your local hobby shop or your RC Club for good oval tracks in your area.
Off-Road - A lot of people enjoy the freedom and fun of off-road RC driving. And it's true--you can go pretty wild with off-road racing.
Drag Racing - If pure speed is your thing and you don't care so much about jumps and stunts, drag racing is for you. Drag racing involves a 1/10 replica of a drag strip. You can buy RC drag cars that will rip across the strip in little more than a second. As you might imagine, they're some of the fastest RC cars out there.
Competitions RC car
If you've practiced racing your car and want to amp up your hobby, then definitely enter a competition. They're a lot of fun and a great way to connect with other RC racers. If you haven't already, join an RC Club and you'll know where to compete.
Advantage of push-pull
I have been thinking what are the advantages and disadvantages of push-pull configuration. Everyone knows that push-pull has both disadvantages of pusher and tractor configuration but also implements a simple to control center line thrust operation for a critical single engine situation. However, there is more than that to it.
If you think one-of-a-kind aircraft, e.g. what Burt Rutan used to do during the early years. You want to build a twin on a shoestring budget. Then you realize that you have to buy two of everything. What if you have two engines already hanging around but they are not exactly the same make, model and horse power.
In case of center line thrust, no problem. Nothing requires the two engines to be the same. Not even weight and balance. Burt Rutan's Voyager is an example. You can find that the front engine is different from the rear engine.
It might not be because of the reason described above, but if you are into auto conversions and designing a twin, how you plan to get two identical engines for not much cost at all (from totalled cars for example). Might prove to be a challenge, especially in a country like Finland where the population and the availability of engines might be poor. With center line thrust you can use different engines in the front and rear.
By the way: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
If you think one-of-a-kind aircraft, e.g. what Burt Rutan used to do during the early years. You want to build a twin on a shoestring budget. Then you realize that you have to buy two of everything. What if you have two engines already hanging around but they are not exactly the same make, model and horse power.
In case of center line thrust, no problem. Nothing requires the two engines to be the same. Not even weight and balance. Burt Rutan's Voyager is an example. You can find that the front engine is different from the rear engine.
It might not be because of the reason described above, but if you are into auto conversions and designing a twin, how you plan to get two identical engines for not much cost at all (from totalled cars for example). Might prove to be a challenge, especially in a country like Finland where the population and the availability of engines might be poor. With center line thrust you can use different engines in the front and rear.
By the way: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Apprenticeships in Aircraft Maintenance and Aerospace Engineering
GE Aviation: Modern Apprenticeships in Aerospace Engineering Job
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Job Number:1462264
Business GE Aviation Business Segment: Aviation
About Us: General Electric Aircraft Engine Services Ltd are offering high quality Modern Apprenticeships in Aerospace Engineering.
Career Level: Co-op/Intern
Function Manufacturing Function Segment: Maintenance Operations
Location: United Kingdom City: Cardiff
Postal Code: CF15 7YJ
Relocation Assistance No
Role Summary/Purpose: The Engineering Modern Apprenticeship is a demanding scheme, which requires analytical skills, a logical mind, numeracy, communication skills, teamwork, good manual dexterity, problem solving skills and the ability to read and interpret diagrams and instructions.
Essential Responsibilities. The apprenticeship will offer college and work based training up to NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma and a recognised Technical Certificate plus Key Skills
Qualifications/Requirements: Applicants must have or expect to achieve 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include Mathematics, English Language & Science or a BTEC First Diploma /Level 2 Diploma in Engineering.
Desired Characteristics Please Apply with CV & Covering Letter
Closing Date Friday 20th January 2020
Job Segments: Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Apprentice, Aviation, Engineer, Engineering, Entry Level
For more details visit GE Aviation Careers
Business GE Aviation Business Segment: Aviation
About Us: General Electric Aircraft Engine Services Ltd are offering high quality Modern Apprenticeships in Aerospace Engineering.
Career Level: Co-op/Intern
Function Manufacturing Function Segment: Maintenance Operations
Location: United Kingdom City: Cardiff
Postal Code: CF15 7YJ
Relocation Assistance No
Role Summary/Purpose: The Engineering Modern Apprenticeship is a demanding scheme, which requires analytical skills, a logical mind, numeracy, communication skills, teamwork, good manual dexterity, problem solving skills and the ability to read and interpret diagrams and instructions.
Essential Responsibilities. The apprenticeship will offer college and work based training up to NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma and a recognised Technical Certificate plus Key Skills
Qualifications/Requirements: Applicants must have or expect to achieve 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include Mathematics, English Language & Science or a BTEC First Diploma /Level 2 Diploma in Engineering.
Desired Characteristics Please Apply with CV & Covering Letter
Closing Date Friday 20th January 2020
Job Segments: Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Apprentice, Aviation, Engineer, Engineering, Entry Level
For more details visit GE Aviation Careers
Boeing Careers: Senior Engineer Avionics (E3) AUSTRALIA
Aviation Jobs: Avionics Engineering Jobs in Boeing Company
Company: Boeing Company Address: 100 North Riverside Chicago Illinois 60606 USA
Web Address: jobs-boeing
Supported Manufacturers: Boeing
Job Title: Senior Engineer Avionics (E3)
Location: RAAF BASE WILLIAMTOWN, AUSTRALIA International International
Job Desc: Description:
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is an integral part of the Boeing global organisation, employing approximately 1400 people at 13 sites around the country, primarily in support of high technology aerospace and communications systems for the Department of Defence.
We are currently seeking suitably qualified candidates for a “Senior Avionics Engineer- Electromagnetic Environmental Effects( E3) " for the Wedgetail In Service Support team located at Williamtown.
As the position holder, you will be responsible for the for completing daily engineering tasks as assigned by the Sustaining Engineering Manager. Engineering activities will include engineering management planning, avionics design, engineering design assessment of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), development, review and approval, support performance reviews, and Authorised Engineering Organization (AEO) requirements satisfaction.
To be successful in this role, you will have met the following criteria:
Essential criteria
Tertiary Qualification and professional development sufficient to satisfy corporate membership to IEAUST or Royal Aeronautical Society, at the Degree Qualified (Graduate) level.
The position holder will also possess the following general knowledge, skills and experience:
At least 8 years in an aircraft professional engineering role, including familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems design methodologies, aircraft maintenance and aircraft engineering processes.
Ability to identify, establish and apply a robust avionics engineering approach to system development and evolution of a range of systems relevant to the Wedgetail AEW&C System
Ability to identify, establish and promote engineering process improvements within an organisational element and at the organisational level
Ability to independently assess and advise on the robustness of engineering approaches proposed or in use by other engineering staff
Ability to mentor and coach technical and engineering staff in the correct application of engineering practice
High-level leadership skills and able to work effectively within a group environment and with people across all organizational levels.
Familiarity with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) in aircraft or defence industries.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security clearance to SECRET level
Ability to conform to ITAR nationality requirements.
Desirable criteria
Wedgetail AEW&C System avionics/electrical engineering knowledge, skills & experience.
Familiarity with Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) systems.
Experience with analysing and assessing Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) in aircraft modifications.
Hold MRB authorisation for the Wedgetail aircraft.
Have completed Universal Product Review (UPR) training.
Experienced in working within an ISO 9001quality environment.
Familiarity with airworthiness standards and the ADF’s Technical Airworthiness Management system as outlined in the ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual (TAMM) AAP 7001.053.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts and approaches.
Currently hold AEO Engineering Authority delegation.
E-Matrix tool knowledge, skills & experience.
Configuration management knowledge, skills & experience in a MIL-STD-973 environment.
Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Post graduate qualifications in an engineering-related field.
Chartered Professional Engineer status within Engineers Australia.
Registered Professional Engineer – Queensland (RPEQ) status.
Job Ident #: BOE/352900
Benefits: Yes
Company: Boeing Company Address: 100 North Riverside Chicago Illinois 60606 USA
Web Address: jobs-boeing
Supported Manufacturers: Boeing
Job Title: Senior Engineer Avionics (E3)
Location: RAAF BASE WILLIAMTOWN, AUSTRALIA International International
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is an integral part of the Boeing global organisation, employing approximately 1400 people at 13 sites around the country, primarily in support of high technology aerospace and communications systems for the Department of Defence.
We are currently seeking suitably qualified candidates for a “Senior Avionics Engineer- Electromagnetic Environmental Effects( E3) " for the Wedgetail In Service Support team located at Williamtown.
As the position holder, you will be responsible for the for completing daily engineering tasks as assigned by the Sustaining Engineering Manager. Engineering activities will include engineering management planning, avionics design, engineering design assessment of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), development, review and approval, support performance reviews, and Authorised Engineering Organization (AEO) requirements satisfaction.
To be successful in this role, you will have met the following criteria:
Essential criteria
Tertiary Qualification and professional development sufficient to satisfy corporate membership to IEAUST or Royal Aeronautical Society, at the Degree Qualified (Graduate) level.
The position holder will also possess the following general knowledge, skills and experience:
At least 8 years in an aircraft professional engineering role, including familiarity with aircraft and aircraft systems design methodologies, aircraft maintenance and aircraft engineering processes.
Ability to identify, establish and apply a robust avionics engineering approach to system development and evolution of a range of systems relevant to the Wedgetail AEW&C System
Ability to identify, establish and promote engineering process improvements within an organisational element and at the organisational level
Ability to independently assess and advise on the robustness of engineering approaches proposed or in use by other engineering staff
Ability to mentor and coach technical and engineering staff in the correct application of engineering practice
High-level leadership skills and able to work effectively within a group environment and with people across all organizational levels.
Familiarity with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) in aircraft or defence industries.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to obtain an Australian Defence Security clearance to SECRET level
Ability to conform to ITAR nationality requirements.
Desirable criteria
Wedgetail AEW&C System avionics/electrical engineering knowledge, skills & experience.
Familiarity with Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) systems.
Experience with analysing and assessing Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) in aircraft modifications.
Hold MRB authorisation for the Wedgetail aircraft.
Have completed Universal Product Review (UPR) training.
Experienced in working within an ISO 9001quality environment.
Familiarity with airworthiness standards and the ADF’s Technical Airworthiness Management system as outlined in the ADF Technical Airworthiness Management Manual (TAMM) AAP 7001.053.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts and approaches.
Currently hold AEO Engineering Authority delegation.
E-Matrix tool knowledge, skills & experience.
Configuration management knowledge, skills & experience in a MIL-STD-973 environment.
Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Post graduate qualifications in an engineering-related field.
Chartered Professional Engineer status within Engineers Australia.
Registered Professional Engineer – Queensland (RPEQ) status.
Job Ident #: BOE/352900
Benefits: Yes
Best Holiday Season Gift for All Aviation Enthusiasts - Ding Duck
The Best Christmas Gift you will Present to yourself or to your dear one's this season is
this book that will delight anyone with an interest in Aviation: Full Power Ding Duck
Poor Ding! He’s a duck who just wants to fly, but can’t seem to get it. All aviators can relate to Ding’s misadventures… we’ve all made mistakes, done it tough, had our pitfalls.
What Ding teaches us is: never give up. Should we feel sorry for Ding? I rather feel sorry for his flying instructor!
Ding Duck is just one character in Gary Clark’s “Swamp” cartoon world. In “Full Power Ding Duck” Gary as brought us a collection of over 250 cartoon strips featuring the aviation world and a bird-brained hazard.
Buy it for yourself, or as a present for the aviator in your life. You will love it!
From the preface:
For someone who can’t fly it’s amazing the places Ding Duck finds himself in the Aviation world. He’s a perpetual student having logged over 5,987 flying lessons without once ever taking off. Yet you can find him on countless Flying School walls. His every attempt to fly ends in a mishap or disaster but he has featured in official Air Safety campaigns. He fails all his flight theory exams but he appears in textbooks.
His determination to get airborne despite the struggles, pitfalls and setbacks is what every aviator can relate to. Ding Duck is a reflection of the realities of the irony, pain and love of aviation, which can cause endless frustration to most pilots; yet despite all this we, like Ding, keep coming back for more.
Visit
To learn more about Ding and his friends, and to buy this book, visit Gary at his fabulous website, www.swamp.com.au. You can also view his cartoon archive and register for a free Swamp cartoon to be delivered to your email inbox every day.
Full Power Ding Duck
Publisher: Swamp Productions
ISBN: 978-0-9803971-0-9
Pages: 128
Age Group: all
this book that will delight anyone with an interest in Aviation: Full Power Ding Duck
What Ding teaches us is: never give up. Should we feel sorry for Ding? I rather feel sorry for his flying instructor!
Ding Duck is just one character in Gary Clark’s “Swamp” cartoon world. In “Full Power Ding Duck” Gary as brought us a collection of over 250 cartoon strips featuring the aviation world and a bird-brained hazard.
Buy it for yourself, or as a present for the aviator in your life. You will love it!
From the preface:
For someone who can’t fly it’s amazing the places Ding Duck finds himself in the Aviation world. He’s a perpetual student having logged over 5,987 flying lessons without once ever taking off. Yet you can find him on countless Flying School walls. His every attempt to fly ends in a mishap or disaster but he has featured in official Air Safety campaigns. He fails all his flight theory exams but he appears in textbooks.
His determination to get airborne despite the struggles, pitfalls and setbacks is what every aviator can relate to. Ding Duck is a reflection of the realities of the irony, pain and love of aviation, which can cause endless frustration to most pilots; yet despite all this we, like Ding, keep coming back for more.
Visit
To learn more about Ding and his friends, and to buy this book, visit Gary at his fabulous website, www.swamp.com.au. You can also view his cartoon archive and register for a free Swamp cartoon to be delivered to your email inbox every day.
Full Power Ding Duck
Publisher: Swamp Productions
ISBN: 978-0-9803971-0-9
Pages: 128
Age Group: all
Avionics Jobs - Aircraft Avionics Technician vacancy in Denver, CO, USA
Aviation Jobs: Aircraft Avionics Technician
Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Denver, Colorado Category: Aviation Jobs
Rate: $25.00 to $32.50 per Hour Job Type: Contract
Posting ID: 2449819 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
Aircraft Avionics Technician Job Description:
Aerotek is looking for avionics technicians to work a project in the Denver, CO area. The project will involve performing avionics installations/modifications on corporate and some military aircraft.
Interested candidates can apply for this position as a 12 month contract with a chance for direct hire.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Assembly/fabrication of wire harnesses and other avionics assemblies
*Removal, installation, assembly and testing of all types of avionics systems and wiring
*Position requires candidates to have their own tools
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must have 3 years of recent experience performing avionics installation and modification or working in an avionics back shop environment
*Tools must be shadowed and inventoried
*Must be skilled in reading blueprints
*Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance
Required Skills for Aircraft Avionics Technician Job:
AIRCRAFT AVIONICS
AVIATION MAINTENANCE
Contact Information
Jacob E Menz Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job"
jmenz@aerotek.com
Aerotek Aviation - St. Louis, MO
12747 Olive Blvd.
Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63141
Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Denver, Colorado Category: Aviation Jobs
Rate: $25.00 to $32.50 per Hour Job Type: Contract
Posting ID: 2449819 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
Aerotek is looking for avionics technicians to work a project in the Denver, CO area. The project will involve performing avionics installations/modifications on corporate and some military aircraft.
Interested candidates can apply for this position as a 12 month contract with a chance for direct hire.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Assembly/fabrication of wire harnesses and other avionics assemblies
*Removal, installation, assembly and testing of all types of avionics systems and wiring
*Position requires candidates to have their own tools
REQUIREMENTS:
*Must have 3 years of recent experience performing avionics installation and modification or working in an avionics back shop environment
*Tools must be shadowed and inventoried
*Must be skilled in reading blueprints
*Must have or be able to obtain a secret security clearance
Required Skills for Aircraft Avionics Technician Job:
AIRCRAFT AVIONICS
AVIATION MAINTENANCE
Contact Information
Jacob E Menz Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job"
jmenz@aerotek.com
Aerotek Aviation - St. Louis, MO
12747 Olive Blvd.
Suite 150
St. Louis, MO 63141
Avionics Technician: Bell Avionics Technician Jobs in Piney Flats, TN, USA
Aviation Jobs: Bell Avionics Technicians
Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Piney Flats, Tennessee Category: Aviation Jobs
Rate: $26.00 per Hour Job Type: Contract
Posting ID: 2450786 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
Bell Avionics Technicians Job Description:
Aerotek Aviation is seeking qualified Avionics Technicians/Electricians with experience working on Bell Helicopters. This is a long-term contract position and we are interested in candidates who are looking for this type of opportunity with a client located in Piney Flats, TN (near Bristol, TN).
We currently have several opportunities available and we are seeking Avionics Technicians with at least 3-4 years experience at a minimum working on any airframes to include either fixed and/or rotary wing aircrafts. A strong background with modifications and installs is required.
Candidates MUST have experience with fabricating wire harnesses from scratch. Ability to read and work off of wiring diagrams and blueprints are required as well.
No licenses are required for this opportunity, but tools are.
These are contract positions with the possibility to go permanent in the future.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please feel free to contact Eric Hess at 205-986-7679.
Required Skills for Bell Avionics Technicians Job:
AVIONICS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION
MODIFICATIONS
BLUEPRINT READING
WIRING SCHEMATICS
3+ YEARS MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
BELL HELICOPTERS
WIRE HARNESS FABRICATION EXPERIENCE
Contact Information
Eric Gregory Hess Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job"
ehess@aerotek.com
Aerotek Aviation - Birmingham, AL
1800 International Park Drive
Suite 50
Birmingham, AL 35243
TEL: (205) 986-7679
TEL: (888) 615-6541 x
FAX: (205) 968-6151
Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Piney Flats, Tennessee Category: Aviation Jobs
Rate: $26.00 per Hour Job Type: Contract
Posting ID: 2450786 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
Aerotek Aviation is seeking qualified Avionics Technicians/Electricians with experience working on Bell Helicopters. This is a long-term contract position and we are interested in candidates who are looking for this type of opportunity with a client located in Piney Flats, TN (near Bristol, TN).
We currently have several opportunities available and we are seeking Avionics Technicians with at least 3-4 years experience at a minimum working on any airframes to include either fixed and/or rotary wing aircrafts. A strong background with modifications and installs is required.
Candidates MUST have experience with fabricating wire harnesses from scratch. Ability to read and work off of wiring diagrams and blueprints are required as well.
No licenses are required for this opportunity, but tools are.
These are contract positions with the possibility to go permanent in the future.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please feel free to contact Eric Hess at 205-986-7679.
Required Skills for Bell Avionics Technicians Job:
AVIONICS SYSTEMS INSTALLATION
MODIFICATIONS
BLUEPRINT READING
WIRING SCHEMATICS
3+ YEARS MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
BELL HELICOPTERS
WIRE HARNESS FABRICATION EXPERIENCE
Contact Information
Eric Gregory Hess Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job"
ehess@aerotek.com
Aerotek Aviation - Birmingham, AL
1800 International Park Drive
Suite 50
Birmingham, AL 35243
TEL: (205) 986-7679
TEL: (888) 615-6541 x
FAX: (205) 968-6151
Aircraft RF Radio Technician Jobs Buffalo, New York
RF Radio Technician
Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Buffalo, New York
Category: Aviation Jobs Rate: Based on experience.
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Posting ID: 2451104 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
RF Radio Technician Job Description:
Our client in the greater Buffalo Area is searching for an Aircraft RF Radio Technician to perform troubleshooting and repair down to the component level.
The ideal candidate will
-Have 5 years of experience troubleshooting items down to the component level
-Be able to read schematics and identify the functions of each component
This is a 6 month contract to hire position
Pay is based upon experience
Required Skills for RF Radio Technician Job:
RF
RADIO FREQUENCY
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
About Aerotek Aviation:
Join Aerotek Aviation®LLC. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Jonathan D Laudenslager Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job"
jlaudens@aerotek.com
Aerotek Aviation - Horsham, PA
132 Welsh Road
Suite 110
Horsham, PA 19044
TEL: ( ) -
TEL: ( ) - x
FAX: (215) 902-8090
Company: Aerotek Aviation Location: Buffalo, New York
Category: Aviation Jobs Rate: Based on experience.
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Posting ID: 2451104 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
RF Radio Technician Job Description:
Our client in the greater Buffalo Area is searching for an Aircraft RF Radio Technician to perform troubleshooting and repair down to the component level.
The ideal candidate will
-Have 5 years of experience troubleshooting items down to the component level
-Be able to read schematics and identify the functions of each component
This is a 6 month contract to hire position
Pay is based upon experience
Required Skills for RF Radio Technician Job:
RF
RADIO FREQUENCY
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
About Aerotek Aviation:
Join Aerotek Aviation®LLC. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Jonathan D Laudenslager Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job"
jlaudens@aerotek.com
Aerotek Aviation - Horsham, PA
132 Welsh Road
Suite 110
Horsham, PA 19044
TEL: ( ) -
TEL: ( ) - x
FAX: (215) 902-8090
Aviation Jobs: Required Mechanical Engineer for Aerotek, Melbourne, FL, USA
Aviation Jobs: Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Company: Aerotek Location: Melbourne, Florida
Category: Engineering Jobs Rate: $40.00 to $55.00 per Hour
Job Type: Contract
Posting ID: 2451227 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
Sr. Mechanical Engineer Job Description:
Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work well with a variety of disciplines within the organization.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
- Demonstrated mechanism design experience.
- Proficient in 3D mechanical CAD software and MS Office products.
- Knowledge of fabrication methods and material usage for sheet metal, die cast, and machined parts.
- Ability to perform thermal, vibration, structural, and tolerance analysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency in material selection, temper, plating & finishing to satisfy design requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and machine shop practices and capabilities.
- Provide tooling design for product production.
Other preferred skills:
- Proficient in Unigraphics 3D solid modeling software.
- Proficient in thermal and structural FEA & CFD.
- Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT)
- Knowledge of DO-160 environmental requirements
- Knowledge of ARINC 600 avionics packaging characteristic
For more information regarding the position, please contact Tiffany today.
Required Skills for Sr. Mechanical Engineer Job:
FEA AEROSPACE
CFD
ARINC
DO-160
About Aerotek:
Join Aerotek, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals in North America. Due to our growth, we''re constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across a number of different industries. We know it''s more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It''s the support you get. That''s the reason Aerotek offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don''t put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Tiffany Graybill Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job" section at the top of the page Need Directions? Get office driving directions with Google Maps
tgraybil@aerotek.com
Aerotek - West Des Moines, IA
1055 Jordan Creek Parkway
Suite 220
West Des Moines, IA 50266
TEL: (515) 657-5427
Company: Aerotek Location: Melbourne, Florida
Category: Engineering Jobs Rate: $40.00 to $55.00 per Hour
Job Type: Contract
Posting ID: 2451227 Allegis Group Family of Hiring Companies
Sr. Mechanical Engineer Job Description:
Requirements:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work well with a variety of disciplines within the organization.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
- Demonstrated mechanism design experience.
- Proficient in 3D mechanical CAD software and MS Office products.
- Knowledge of fabrication methods and material usage for sheet metal, die cast, and machined parts.
- Ability to perform thermal, vibration, structural, and tolerance analysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency in material selection, temper, plating & finishing to satisfy design requirements.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and machine shop practices and capabilities.
- Provide tooling design for product production.
Other preferred skills:
- Proficient in Unigraphics 3D solid modeling software.
- Proficient in thermal and structural FEA & CFD.
- Proficient in application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT)
- Knowledge of DO-160 environmental requirements
- Knowledge of ARINC 600 avionics packaging characteristic
For more information regarding the position, please contact Tiffany today.
Required Skills for Sr. Mechanical Engineer Job:
FEA AEROSPACE
CFD
ARINC
DO-160
About Aerotek:
Join Aerotek, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals in North America. Due to our growth, we''re constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across a number of different industries. We know it''s more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It''s the support you get. That''s the reason Aerotek offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don''t put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Tiffany Graybill Apply Now! Begin by filling out the "Apply Online for this Job" section at the top of the page Need Directions? Get office driving directions with Google Maps
tgraybil@aerotek.com
Aerotek - West Des Moines, IA
1055 Jordan Creek Parkway
Suite 220
West Des Moines, IA 50266
TEL: (515) 657-5427
Nextcraft
I found a quite interesting site:
http://www.nextcraft.com/
There was for example a 1/3 scale Berkut/Long-Ez project. 1/3 scale RC-model is said to be minimum sufficient for modeling the full scale aircraft, so I find this example quite educational. As can be seen though, the airfoils are different than on the full size plane. This is necessary because of the very low Re of the model. It does not thus model it very accurately, so there might be still surprises on the full scale version when scaling up, but I think it would still be good to do 1/3 models of new aircraft designs.
The direct link to the 1/3 scale Berkut can be found here: http://www.nextcraft.com/berkut01.html
http://www.nextcraft.com/
There was for example a 1/3 scale Berkut/Long-Ez project. 1/3 scale RC-model is said to be minimum sufficient for modeling the full scale aircraft, so I find this example quite educational. As can be seen though, the airfoils are different than on the full size plane. This is necessary because of the very low Re of the model. It does not thus model it very accurately, so there might be still surprises on the full scale version when scaling up, but I think it would still be good to do 1/3 models of new aircraft designs.
The direct link to the 1/3 scale Berkut can be found here: http://www.nextcraft.com/berkut01.html
GA aircraft comparison chart
Here is a interesting specification chart which illustrates the differences between different aircraft types:
http://www.flypas.com/images/DA40_comparison_feb_2020_rev_2_022408.pdf
I knew that information already, but this is a chart you can look at if you don't happen to know which is the difference between Diamond DA40, Cessna C182, Cirrus SR20 and Piper Archer. Needless to mention (but I mention anyway), the models utilizing composite high aspect ratio wings with super-accurate surface and laminar flow airfoils are the winners on this chart, namely the Diamond DA40 and Cirrus SR20. On this chart, the DA40 wins also SR20. Indeed, the DA40 is pretty good compromise, but the SR20 is not so bad compromise either. It has for example larger cockpit for larger people. However, bigger size does not come without a penalty and it is evident in the specs, SR20 takes more power to go as fast as the DA40 with 20 hp smaller engine (75% power = 135 hp whereas on Cirrus 75% power = 150 hp). The biggest losers on the chart, obviously, are made of metal (with protruding pop-rivets), and have turbulent flow over the low aspect ratio wing.
The same page also has a comparison made between trainer type aircrafts:
http://www.flypas.com/images/comare_da20.pdf
The comparison chart contains Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, Cessna C172, Piper Warrior and Cirrus SRV.
This is not completely fair because some of the planes are 4 seaters and some two seaters, but isn't still too hard to see the difference between the laminar flow planes compared to turbulent flow planes. Both Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse and Cirrus SRV use laminar flow airfoil, slotted flaps and a high aspect ratio wing. Both are made of composite materials. I have flown myself the Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse and the SR20 (the IFR version though, but it is no different from the SRV other than in terms of certification and equipment), both are really nice aircraft to fly and they perform pretty well when comparing to the competition. Of these, the DA20 is most pleasant although quite a bit slower in the reality than the Cirrus.
The page also has a performance vs. altitude chart for three aircraft types - 2 Mooney and Cirrus SR22 (normally aspirated version). From this chart, the effect of the turbo is quite evident on the turbo-version of the Mooney. At high altitudes it is the fastest of the compared aircraft. The comparison would get tougher if the SR22 was the turbo-model which cruises well over 200 kts at high altitude.
http://www.flypas.com/images/comparison1.pdf
The comparison chart has some things which I am not in full agreement with. For example the front hinged canopy superiority. It gives good view from the cockpit yes, but it is stating that it makes it easy to get into the cockpit. That is very far from the truth. It is a lot easier to climb to a Cirrus through the door than to a Diamond. Getting into the Diamond is like getting to a sports car. It is not that difficult and I would not consider it personally a problem, but saying that it is superior in easiness compared to the side doors of Cirrus, that is bullsh*t. Cirrus is a lot bigger and easier to get into. Diamond excels elsewhere than on this. And there are other things too on this list, so please have your filter set to on when reading it. In a sense, the comparison chart in the plastic planes is better.
Here is the comparison from plastic airplanes:
http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/plastic-airplanes
And here is a Cirrus SR20 review:
http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/cirrus-sr20
And here is a Diamond DA40 review:
http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/diamond-da40
http://www.flypas.com/images/DA40_comparison_feb_2020_rev_2_022408.pdf
I knew that information already, but this is a chart you can look at if you don't happen to know which is the difference between Diamond DA40, Cessna C182, Cirrus SR20 and Piper Archer. Needless to mention (but I mention anyway), the models utilizing composite high aspect ratio wings with super-accurate surface and laminar flow airfoils are the winners on this chart, namely the Diamond DA40 and Cirrus SR20. On this chart, the DA40 wins also SR20. Indeed, the DA40 is pretty good compromise, but the SR20 is not so bad compromise either. It has for example larger cockpit for larger people. However, bigger size does not come without a penalty and it is evident in the specs, SR20 takes more power to go as fast as the DA40 with 20 hp smaller engine (75% power = 135 hp whereas on Cirrus 75% power = 150 hp). The biggest losers on the chart, obviously, are made of metal (with protruding pop-rivets), and have turbulent flow over the low aspect ratio wing.
The same page also has a comparison made between trainer type aircrafts:
http://www.flypas.com/images/comare_da20.pdf
The comparison chart contains Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse, Cessna C172, Piper Warrior and Cirrus SRV.
This is not completely fair because some of the planes are 4 seaters and some two seaters, but isn't still too hard to see the difference between the laminar flow planes compared to turbulent flow planes. Both Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse and Cirrus SRV use laminar flow airfoil, slotted flaps and a high aspect ratio wing. Both are made of composite materials. I have flown myself the Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse and the SR20 (the IFR version though, but it is no different from the SRV other than in terms of certification and equipment), both are really nice aircraft to fly and they perform pretty well when comparing to the competition. Of these, the DA20 is most pleasant although quite a bit slower in the reality than the Cirrus.
The page also has a performance vs. altitude chart for three aircraft types - 2 Mooney and Cirrus SR22 (normally aspirated version). From this chart, the effect of the turbo is quite evident on the turbo-version of the Mooney. At high altitudes it is the fastest of the compared aircraft. The comparison would get tougher if the SR22 was the turbo-model which cruises well over 200 kts at high altitude.
http://www.flypas.com/images/comparison1.pdf
The comparison chart has some things which I am not in full agreement with. For example the front hinged canopy superiority. It gives good view from the cockpit yes, but it is stating that it makes it easy to get into the cockpit. That is very far from the truth. It is a lot easier to climb to a Cirrus through the door than to a Diamond. Getting into the Diamond is like getting to a sports car. It is not that difficult and I would not consider it personally a problem, but saying that it is superior in easiness compared to the side doors of Cirrus, that is bullsh*t. Cirrus is a lot bigger and easier to get into. Diamond excels elsewhere than on this. And there are other things too on this list, so please have your filter set to on when reading it. In a sense, the comparison chart in the plastic planes is better.
Here is the comparison from plastic airplanes:
http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/plastic-airplanes
And here is a Cirrus SR20 review:
http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/cirrus-sr20
And here is a Diamond DA40 review:
http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/diamond-da40
Low pitching moment NLF airfoil with low sensitivity to bugs and dirt
Here is the Honda's tech paper about the SHM-1 airfoil (which was designed for the Honda-Jet). The airfoil includes features which are not important on low speed low Reynolds number flight but it also has features which makes it ideal for lower speed concepts:
http://hondajet.honda.com/pdf/tech_papers/Journal_of_Aircraft_Vol40_No4_P609_P615_SHM_1_NLF.pdf
SHM-1 could be a good starting point for an airfoil for GA-use. The Re area for the SHM-1 is a lot higher than needed by GA, so it may not be directly applicable, but the ideology in the SHM-1 seems just what would be needed for also high speed high efficiency, long endurance GA aircraft, which in addition to having low drag and high Clmax also exhibits good behavior.
http://hondajet.honda.com/pdf/tech_papers/Journal_of_Aircraft_Vol40_No4_P609_P615_SHM_1_NLF.pdf
SHM-1 could be a good starting point for an airfoil for GA-use. The Re area for the SHM-1 is a lot higher than needed by GA, so it may not be directly applicable, but the ideology in the SHM-1 seems just what would be needed for also high speed high efficiency, long endurance GA aircraft, which in addition to having low drag and high Clmax also exhibits good behavior.
Christmas Holiday Gifts: Top 10 Video Games and Consoles
Holiday Shopping Gifts: Top 10 Video Games & Consoles
PlayStation 3 Slim Black 160GB Console $249.96 - $299.00
Designed to keep you entertained, the PlayStation3 160 GB Console offers an array of multimedia possibilities in a single, simple and easy-to-use console. This console delivers a complete high-definition entertainment system and offers built-in Wi-Fi and 160 GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos.
Xbox 360 Black 4GB Console $189.99 - $246.34
With a sleek design, a 4GB Flash Memory and built-in Wi-Fi, the Xbox 360 gives you the gaming and entertainment experience.
Nintendo Wii Console $159.95 - $400.00
Featuring a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via IEEE 802.11 or a Wii LAN Adapter. Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS. The Wii is backward-compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games.
Xbox 360 Black 250GB Console - Kinect Bundle $399.00 - $509.99
The Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in ways-no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing, and cheering. See a ball Kick it. Control an HD movie with the wave of a hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Wi-Fi is built-in
3DS Aqua Blue Portable Console $169.96 - $193.04
Nintendo 3DS is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect on compatible games, while giving players the option to moderate the effect as they see fit.
Sony PSP 3000 Console $99.99 - $144.99
Get more of what you want with the all-new PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers the highest-level contrast ratio, best response time and the widest color gamut possible on an LCD screen. It also has anti-reflection technology, so that you'll get vibrant and natural colors in any conditions.
Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition (PS3) $57.95 - $59.99
Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of the competition with the power of Frostbite 2, the next installment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations.
Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360) $54.54 - $59.99
The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Xbox 360, arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Xbox 360) $49.96 - $59.99
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the 2020 release in the best-selling Call of Duty First-Person Shooter action series. The game is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with a campaign storyline continuing the struggle of U.S. forces against an invasion by the Russian Federation following the framing of an undercover U.S. agent in a terrorist attack.
Batman: Arkham City (PS3, 3D) $56.95 - $59.99
Batman: Arkham City is third-person Action-Adventure game that delivers an authentic Dark Knight experience rooted in an original and engrossing story as well as a combination of melee combat, stealth, investigative and speed-based challenge gameplay. A sequel to 2020's Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City features the full range of classic enemies seen in the previous game.
Designed to keep you entertained, the PlayStation3 160 GB Console offers an array of multimedia possibilities in a single, simple and easy-to-use console. This console delivers a complete high-definition entertainment system and offers built-in Wi-Fi and 160 GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos.
Xbox 360 Black 4GB Console $189.99 - $246.34
With a sleek design, a 4GB Flash Memory and built-in Wi-Fi, the Xbox 360 gives you the gaming and entertainment experience.
Nintendo Wii Console $159.95 - $400.00
Featuring a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via IEEE 802.11 or a Wii LAN Adapter. Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS. The Wii is backward-compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games.
Xbox 360 Black 250GB Console - Kinect Bundle $399.00 - $509.99
The Special Edition Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in ways-no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing, and cheering. See a ball Kick it. Control an HD movie with the wave of a hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Wi-Fi is built-in
3DS Aqua Blue Portable Console $169.96 - $193.04
Nintendo 3DS is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect on compatible games, while giving players the option to moderate the effect as they see fit.
Sony PSP 3000 Console $99.99 - $144.99
Get more of what you want with the all-new PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers the highest-level contrast ratio, best response time and the widest color gamut possible on an LCD screen. It also has anti-reflection technology, so that you'll get vibrant and natural colors in any conditions.
Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition (PS3) $57.95 - $59.99
Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of the competition with the power of Frostbite 2, the next installment of DICE's cutting-edge game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering superior visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character animations.
Elders Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360) $54.54 - $59.99
The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for Xbox 360, arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Xbox 360) $49.96 - $59.99
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the 2020 release in the best-selling Call of Duty First-Person Shooter action series. The game is a direct sequel to the previous game in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, with a campaign storyline continuing the struggle of U.S. forces against an invasion by the Russian Federation following the framing of an undercover U.S. agent in a terrorist attack.
Batman: Arkham City (PS3, 3D) $56.95 - $59.99
Batman: Arkham City is third-person Action-Adventure game that delivers an authentic Dark Knight experience rooted in an original and engrossing story as well as a combination of melee combat, stealth, investigative and speed-based challenge gameplay. A sequel to 2020's Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City features the full range of classic enemies seen in the previous game.
Aviation Scholarships:Students received scholarships at the Aviation in the Future Event
The Aviation Programs are part of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts.
Scholarships awarded to Aviation Students
Twenty-two students enrolled in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation programs received scholarships during the recent fall aviation banquet. Students received a total of 29 scholarships at the Oct. 28 “Aviation in the Future” event at the Student Center.
Scholarship winners by hometown, year in school, scholarship and award amount where available, are:
Illinois
• Carol Stream: Angela J. Stearn, junior, aviation technologies, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Chicago: David J. Bias, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, Matthew K. Meier “Faith, Family, Friendship, Fortitude, Future” Aviation Management Scholarship, $2,000; Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Cissna Park: William N. Brophy, senior, aviation technologies, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000; Boeing Aviation Management & Flight Scholarship, $940.
• Crete: Daniel S. Harrington, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $3,000.
• Crystal Lake: Jordan A. DiGrazia, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, William S. Arnott Scholarship, awarded by the United Airlines Historical Foundation, $1,000; Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Crystal Lake: Christopher A. Fischer, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Elgin: Guillermo Ortega, Jr., senior, aviation management and aviation flight, George Priester Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $3,500.
• Lake Villa: Tyler M. Breum, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, James & Helen Newby Aviation Scholarship, $2,000; Steven Staples Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $1,000.
• Loves Park: Curt L. Lewis, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Makanda: Patrick W. McDonald, senior, aviation management, Gene and Robbi Seibert Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $3,000.
• Rockford: Andrew R. Wright, senior, aviation management, Boeing Aviation Management & Flight Scholarship, $940.
• Roselle: Jonathan K. Galante, junior, aviation management, Larry B. Byerly Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $1,000.
• Roselle: Kendall A. Lane, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, William R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship, $2,000; Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• St. Charles: Courtney L. Copping, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Springfield: Kyle A. Schneider, senior, aviation technologies, Boeing Aviation Technologies Scholarship, $1,000.
• Wilmington: Peter D. Popovich, senior, aviation management, aviation flight, and aviation technologies, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
California
• Los Angeles: Sierra D. Makepeace, senior, aviation management, aviation flight, and aviation technologies, Boeing Aviation Management & Flight Scholarship, $940.
Kentucky
• Lexington: Ryan C. Veldman, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
Missouri
• Edina: Daniel B. McMahon, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $5,000; Jerry L. Kennedy Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship.
Wisconsin
• Sheboygan: Joshua T. Mech, sophomore, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
Kenya
• Nairobi: Dora-Anne A. Asinjo, doctoral student in education, with a master’s degree in public administration in aviation administration, and an aviation management degree from SIU Carbondale, Joseph A. Messina, II, Aviation Explorers Scholarship, $3,000.
Spain
• Oviedo: Neftali Moya Aranzubia, senior, aviation management, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000; Ryan McShane Hope Flys Aviation Scholarship.
Scholarships awarded to Aviation Students
Twenty-two students enrolled in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s nationally recognized aviation programs received scholarships during the recent fall aviation banquet. Students received a total of 29 scholarships at the Oct. 28 “Aviation in the Future” event at the Student Center.
Illinois
• Carol Stream: Angela J. Stearn, junior, aviation technologies, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Chicago: David J. Bias, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, Matthew K. Meier “Faith, Family, Friendship, Fortitude, Future” Aviation Management Scholarship, $2,000; Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Cissna Park: William N. Brophy, senior, aviation technologies, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000; Boeing Aviation Management & Flight Scholarship, $940.
• Crete: Daniel S. Harrington, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $3,000.
• Crystal Lake: Jordan A. DiGrazia, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, William S. Arnott Scholarship, awarded by the United Airlines Historical Foundation, $1,000; Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Crystal Lake: Christopher A. Fischer, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Elgin: Guillermo Ortega, Jr., senior, aviation management and aviation flight, George Priester Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $3,500.
• Lake Villa: Tyler M. Breum, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, James & Helen Newby Aviation Scholarship, $2,000; Steven Staples Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $1,000.
• Loves Park: Curt L. Lewis, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Makanda: Patrick W. McDonald, senior, aviation management, Gene and Robbi Seibert Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $3,000.
• Rockford: Andrew R. Wright, senior, aviation management, Boeing Aviation Management & Flight Scholarship, $940.
• Roselle: Jonathan K. Galante, junior, aviation management, Larry B. Byerly Memorial Aviation Scholarship, $1,000.
• Roselle: Kendall A. Lane, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, William R. Norwood Aviation Scholarship, $2,000; Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• St. Charles: Courtney L. Copping, junior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
• Springfield: Kyle A. Schneider, senior, aviation technologies, Boeing Aviation Technologies Scholarship, $1,000.
• Wilmington: Peter D. Popovich, senior, aviation management, aviation flight, and aviation technologies, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
California
• Los Angeles: Sierra D. Makepeace, senior, aviation management, aviation flight, and aviation technologies, Boeing Aviation Management & Flight Scholarship, $940.
Kentucky
• Lexington: Ryan C. Veldman, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
Missouri
• Edina: Daniel B. McMahon, senior, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $5,000; Jerry L. Kennedy Aviation Career Advancement Scholarship.
Wisconsin
• Sheboygan: Joshua T. Mech, sophomore, aviation management and aviation flight, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000.
Kenya
• Nairobi: Dora-Anne A. Asinjo, doctoral student in education, with a master’s degree in public administration in aviation administration, and an aviation management degree from SIU Carbondale, Joseph A. Messina, II, Aviation Explorers Scholarship, $3,000.
Spain
• Oviedo: Neftali Moya Aranzubia, senior, aviation management, Michael R. Peters AviationInterviews.com Scholarship, $1,000; Ryan McShane Hope Flys Aviation Scholarship.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer vacancy with India Flysafe Aviation Limited in Raigarh
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Jobs
Experience: 5 to 10 yrs. | Opening(s): 1
Job Description
Candidate would be responsible for the maintenance of the following aircrafts / helicopter:
1. Pilatus PC - 12/47
2. Cessna Caravan 208 B
3. Bell 407
Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry: Aviation / Aerospace Firms
Functional Area: Production, Maintenance, Quality
Role Category: Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance
Role: Service/Maintenance Engnr
Keyskills: aircraft maintenance
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
(UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Aviation, Diploma - Other Specialization) AND (PG - Any PG Course)
a) To have passed 10+2 with Science & Mathematics from recognized Institute.
b) To have passed three years diploma course to cover Cat A & C (heavy Airframe & jet engines) / Cat E I R from a DGCA approved Institute or equivalent from the armed forces.
c) To possess basic maintenance engineering license to cover Cat A & C/E I R granted by DGCA
d) To have undergone an approved training course and endorsed with DGCA license to cover Cat A&C / Cat EIR on Bell 407 / Pilatus PC-12/47 / Cessna Caravan 208B
e) To possess minimum 5 years of hands on experience of maintenance in the respective Cat A & C / Cat E I R on Bell 407 / Pilatus PC-12/47 / Cessna Caravan 208B
f) Candidates having dual endorsements to cover helicopters as well as fixed wing Aircraft will be preferred & considered for higher emoluments.
Company Profile
India Flysafe Aviation Limited
To cater to the divergent needs of VVIPs, State Governments, Corporate Houses, Political Parties, Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Medical Evacuation, Aerial Surveys, etc; India Fly Safe Aviation Limited (IFSAL) offers tailor made solutions for all the travel requirements, both for business and leisure.
Offering charters with outstanding crew, IFSAL provides first class private charter services. We are a young, energetic and widely reputed company, whose priority is focusing on delivering excellent customer service. We conduct safe air operations on hire, reward principle, and fully understand the needs and concerns of our clients.
For more details visit naukri.com/job-listings-Aircraft-Maintenance-Engineer
Experience: 5 to 10 yrs. | Opening(s): 1
Candidate would be responsible for the maintenance of the following aircrafts / helicopter:
1. Pilatus PC - 12/47
2. Cessna Caravan 208 B
3. Bell 407
Salary: Not Disclosed by Recruiter
Industry: Aviation / Aerospace Firms
Functional Area: Production, Maintenance, Quality
Role Category: Production/Manufacturing/Maintenance
Role: Service/Maintenance Engnr
Keyskills: aircraft maintenance
Desired Candidate Profile
Education:
(UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Aviation, Diploma - Other Specialization) AND (PG - Any PG Course)
a) To have passed 10+2 with Science & Mathematics from recognized Institute.
b) To have passed three years diploma course to cover Cat A & C (heavy Airframe & jet engines) / Cat E I R from a DGCA approved Institute or equivalent from the armed forces.
c) To possess basic maintenance engineering license to cover Cat A & C/E I R granted by DGCA
d) To have undergone an approved training course and endorsed with DGCA license to cover Cat A&C / Cat EIR on Bell 407 / Pilatus PC-12/47 / Cessna Caravan 208B
e) To possess minimum 5 years of hands on experience of maintenance in the respective Cat A & C / Cat E I R on Bell 407 / Pilatus PC-12/47 / Cessna Caravan 208B
f) Candidates having dual endorsements to cover helicopters as well as fixed wing Aircraft will be preferred & considered for higher emoluments.
Company Profile
India Flysafe Aviation Limited
To cater to the divergent needs of VVIPs, State Governments, Corporate Houses, Political Parties, Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Medical Evacuation, Aerial Surveys, etc; India Fly Safe Aviation Limited (IFSAL) offers tailor made solutions for all the travel requirements, both for business and leisure.
Offering charters with outstanding crew, IFSAL provides first class private charter services. We are a young, energetic and widely reputed company, whose priority is focusing on delivering excellent customer service. We conduct safe air operations on hire, reward principle, and fully understand the needs and concerns of our clients.
For more details visit naukri.com/job-listings-Aircraft-Maintenance-Engineer
Aviation Maintenance Technician Jobs in Narita Airport (NRT), Tokyo, Japan
Job Description
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Line Mechanic)-NRT00000001ET
Description
Responsible for performing all work assigned by supervisory personnel in accordance with approved policies, procedures and specifications, etc.
Responsible for proper execution of paperwork and forms in accordance with manual requirements.
May be required to check, test and certify for service the work.
Qualifications
Must possess and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
Must be able to live and work in Japan without company's sponsorship.
One year comparable aircraft and engine experience.
Two years experience in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of pressurized jet/turboprop aircraft within the last five years.
Must be fluent in Japanese and English (written test for English proficiency may be conducted if required).
Must possess a valid Japanese driver's license.
Job: Maintenance
Primary Location: Japan-13-NRT - Tokyo - Narita International Airport
Organization: 66 Technical Operations/Maintenance
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting 12/15/2020
Technican - (Line) - Base - Cleveland
Technician - (Base) - AIR - Cleveland
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Line Mechanic)-NRT00000001ET
Responsible for performing all work assigned by supervisory personnel in accordance with approved policies, procedures and specifications, etc.
Responsible for proper execution of paperwork and forms in accordance with manual requirements.
May be required to check, test and certify for service the work.
Qualifications
Must possess and Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.
Must be able to live and work in Japan without company's sponsorship.
One year comparable aircraft and engine experience.
Two years experience in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of pressurized jet/turboprop aircraft within the last five years.
Must be fluent in Japanese and English (written test for English proficiency may be conducted if required).
Must possess a valid Japanese driver's license.
Job: Maintenance
Primary Location: Japan-13-NRT - Tokyo - Narita International Airport
Organization: 66 Technical Operations/Maintenance
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting 12/15/2020
Technican - (Line) - Base - Cleveland
Technician - (Base) - AIR - Cleveland
American Airline Careers: Aeronautical Engineering Jobs, US-TX-Fort Worth
AE Careers: Engineer
Description
Participates in creating, maintaining, and supporting maintenance programs for aircraft turbine engines. Provides engineering direction and support to the engine shops covering repair, assembly, inspection and test of engines, component parts, and accessories. Determines economic feasibility, develops repairs and repair processes of existing unserviceable turbine engine hardware. Will coordinate engineering efforts with OEM's and outside repair sources. Utilization of FAA approval procedures DER/DAS-STC will be required. Duties will include failure analyses, and technical and economic decisions related to modifications and engine and component management.
Qualifications
Must have a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering degree from a qualified accredited university / college. Powerplant related engineering experience desirable.
Excellent analytical, communication, planning, and organizational skills required.
Ability to work with others and under pressure highly desirable. Travel and occasional off-hours duty required.
Job: EN-General
Primary Location: US-TX-Fort Worth
Last Date: Dec 13, 2020
Equal Opportunity Employer: American Airlines is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Schedule*: Full-Time
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Description
Participates in creating, maintaining, and supporting maintenance programs for aircraft turbine engines. Provides engineering direction and support to the engine shops covering repair, assembly, inspection and test of engines, component parts, and accessories. Determines economic feasibility, develops repairs and repair processes of existing unserviceable turbine engine hardware. Will coordinate engineering efforts with OEM's and outside repair sources. Utilization of FAA approval procedures DER/DAS-STC will be required. Duties will include failure analyses, and technical and economic decisions related to modifications and engine and component management.
Must have a Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering degree from a qualified accredited university / college. Powerplant related engineering experience desirable.
Excellent analytical, communication, planning, and organizational skills required.
Ability to work with others and under pressure highly desirable. Travel and occasional off-hours duty required.
Job: EN-General
Primary Location: US-TX-Fort Worth
Last Date: Dec 13, 2020
Equal Opportunity Employer: American Airlines is an equal opportunity employer.
Work Schedule*: Full-Time
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ALASKA AIRLINES Careers: AeroEngineer I- Powerplant Seattle, Washington, USA
Job Title: Engineer I- Powerplant
Location: Seattle, WA
Full-Time
Regular
REPORTS TO: Manager, Powerplant Engineering
ALASKA AIRLINES’ STORY
Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Our roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Eskimo painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the "Alaska Spirit", we pride ourselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone we fly. This commitment has brought us national and international recognition: Alaska has ranked "highest in customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers" in J.D. Power and Associates' North America Airline Satisfaction Study for the past three years. We've also been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska is the dominant West Coast airline and, together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 90 destinations. The two airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) with annual revenues of $3.5 billion.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with cross divisional team(s) composed of Records, Planning, Line Maintenance, Engine Build Up shop, QC, Flight Ops, Technical Pubs, etc to ensure released EC documents are implemented efficiently
- Provide Maintenance Control and Engineering Technical Services personnel with troubleshooting assistance for resolution of chronic powerplant issues resulting in a prompt return to service
-Develop working knowledge of 737 Powerplant Systems, and detailed understanding of CFM56 and GTCP131 engines.
- Review and Disposition all OEM recommendations (SBs, SLs, etc) for priority incorporation into the fleet
- Author Engineering Control (EC) documents (engineering orders, engineering authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc) to direct the required incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests
- Utilize all available information (ASA operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed powerplant
- Author ASA specific engineering data for inclusion into the required ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions
- On a rotating basis, provide 24/7 cell phone coverage for powerplant related line issues
- Work with other operators and participate in OEM technical conferences (and WTT sessions) to ensure the most up to date engineering data is utilized in managing ASA’s fleet
- Other duties as assigned
- Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Degree in Engineering (preference: Aerospace or Mechanical) required
-2+ years of Powerplant Engineering experience (airline, shop, OEM, etc) is preferred
- Understanding of Gas Turbine fundamental operating principles (aero, thermal, mechanical, etc.) preferred
- Basic knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions (for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates) required
- Good communication skills: verbal (both informal working teams and formal executive presentations), and in clear/concise written documents
- Capable of working in a daily fast paced environment
- Minimum age of 18
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
THE LOCATION
The location for this position is in Seattle, Washington
CULTURE - ALASKA AIRLINES
For eligible employees, our company offers a unique total rewards package that few companies can match, including insurance coverage for medical, dental and vision care, 401(k) retirement savings plans, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program. Each day, we are guided by our core values of Professionalism, Caring, Resourcefulness, Integrity and Alaska Spirit at work and in our communities. Alaska Airlines also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSTING INFORMATION
Please apply on or before: December 16, 2020
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Location: Seattle, WA
Full-Time
Regular
REPORTS TO: Manager, Powerplant Engineering
ALASKA AIRLINES’ STORY
Alaska Airlines is one of the most respected names in aviation and flies throughout its namesake state and the Lower 48, as well as to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Our roots date to 1932 and are symbolized by the Eskimo painted on the tails of our aircraft. Guided by what we call the "Alaska Spirit", we pride ourselves on providing a lifeline to remote communities while delivering renowned service to everyone we fly. This commitment has brought us national and international recognition: Alaska has ranked "highest in customer satisfaction among traditional network carriers" in J.D. Power and Associates' North America Airline Satisfaction Study for the past three years. We've also been honored with a variety of awards by readers of Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today and others. Alaska is the dominant West Coast airline and, together with its sister carrier Horizon Air, flies to more than 90 destinations. The two airlines are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK) with annual revenues of $3.5 billion.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with cross divisional team(s) composed of Records, Planning, Line Maintenance, Engine Build Up shop, QC, Flight Ops, Technical Pubs, etc to ensure released EC documents are implemented efficiently
- Provide Maintenance Control and Engineering Technical Services personnel with troubleshooting assistance for resolution of chronic powerplant issues resulting in a prompt return to service
-Develop working knowledge of 737 Powerplant Systems, and detailed understanding of CFM56 and GTCP131 engines.
- Review and Disposition all OEM recommendations (SBs, SLs, etc) for priority incorporation into the fleet
- Author Engineering Control (EC) documents (engineering orders, engineering authorizations, fleet campaigns, etc) to direct the required incorporation of modifications, improvements, and disposition of line troubleshooting and shop requests
- Utilize all available information (ASA operational data, OEM engineering data, other operators shared information, etc) to continually improve the safe and efficient operation of the installed powerplant
- Author ASA specific engineering data for inclusion into the required ICAs (manuals) for configuration control and required maintenance actions
- On a rotating basis, provide 24/7 cell phone coverage for powerplant related line issues
- Work with other operators and participate in OEM technical conferences (and WTT sessions) to ensure the most up to date engineering data is utilized in managing ASA’s fleet
- Other duties as assigned
- Embody the Alaska Spirit and conduct oneself with Professionalism, Integrity, Resourcefulness and Caring
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S. Degree in Engineering (preference: Aerospace or Mechanical) required
-2+ years of Powerplant Engineering experience (airline, shop, OEM, etc) is preferred
- Understanding of Gas Turbine fundamental operating principles (aero, thermal, mechanical, etc.) preferred
- Basic knowledge of FAA regulations and oversight functions (for both aircraft and engine operating airworthiness certificates) required
- Good communication skills: verbal (both informal working teams and formal executive presentations), and in clear/concise written documents
- Capable of working in a daily fast paced environment
- Minimum age of 18
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
THE LOCATION
The location for this position is in Seattle, Washington
CULTURE - ALASKA AIRLINES
For eligible employees, our company offers a unique total rewards package that few companies can match, including insurance coverage for medical, dental and vision care, 401(k) retirement savings plans, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program. Each day, we are guided by our core values of Professionalism, Caring, Resourcefulness, Integrity and Alaska Spirit at work and in our communities. Alaska Airlines also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSTING INFORMATION
Please apply on or before: December 16, 2020
Visit ALASKA AIRLINES Careers
Horizon Air: Aircraft Technician Jobs Seattle, WA, USA
Job Title: Aircraft Technician
HORIZON AIR STORY
Horizon Air: behind the name are men and women with a "can-do" spirit and a passion for excellence. Launched in 1981, Horizon Air provides service to cities throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Baja California Sur (Mexico), and British Columbia and Alberta (Canada). Together, Horizon Air and sister carrier Alaska Airlines serve more than 90 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK).
It's a heartfelt approach, as much as technological innovations and customer-pleasing onboard service, that is at the core of the "Horizon experience". This has brought us national and international recognition: Horizon Air was named "Regional Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World magazine in 2007 and was also ranked among the top 10 domestic single-class airlines by Travel+Leisure magazine readers from 2002 through 2020.
Location:Seattle, WA
Full-Time Regular/Temporary:Regular
REPORTS TO
Seattle Maintenance Manager
PAY
Per contract starting wage $16.12/hour
Shift differentials apply and critical work area differential will be discussed during interview process
Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work on aircraft, components, or related parts of aircraft
- Perform work outlined on applicable work forms in accordance with GPM procedures, manufacturer?s manuals, and FAA requirements to assure that all work is accomplished in a safe and airworthy manner
- Sign for accomplishment of work on applicable work forms and records
- Review forms and records to ensure entries are made in accordance with Horizon Air?s GPM procedures
- Keep work area in a clean, safe and orderly manner
- Attend recurrent training as required
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum age of 18 required
- Authorization to work in the U.S.required
- Valid driver?s license and good driving record required
- A&P Certification required
- Own compliment of tools required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel
to and from the U.S. at the time you apply required
- Ability to lift 85 pounds onto a 36'' shelf required
- Excellent reliability and work habits required
- Regular and predictable attendance required
- Avionics and sheet metal experience preferred
- Prior Part 121 maintenance experience preferred
THE LOCATION
The location for this position is in Seattle, Washington
OUR CULTURE - HORIZON AIR
For eligible employees, our company offers a competitive total rewards package that includes insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision care), a 401(k) retirement savings plan, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program (with flight privileges on Alaska Airlines as well).
Key to Horizon Air's success is its distinctive culture, where partnership thrives and co-workers go out of their way to help each other. Each day, employees are guided by the shared values of Integrity, Heart, Partnership, Innovation/Initiative and Continuous Improvement. Horizon Air also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Horizon Air: behind the name are men and women with a "can-do" spirit and a passion for excellence. Launched in 1981, Horizon Air provides service to cities throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Baja California Sur (Mexico), and British Columbia and Alberta (Canada). Together, Horizon Air and sister carrier Alaska Airlines serve more than 90 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK).
It's a heartfelt approach, as much as technological innovations and customer-pleasing onboard service, that is at the core of the "Horizon experience". This has brought us national and international recognition: Horizon Air was named "Regional Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World magazine in 2007 and was also ranked among the top 10 domestic single-class airlines by Travel+Leisure magazine readers from 2002 through 2020.
Location:Seattle, WA
Full-Time Regular/Temporary:Regular
REPORTS TO
Seattle Maintenance Manager
PAY
Per contract starting wage $16.12/hour
Shift differentials apply and critical work area differential will be discussed during interview process
Job Description
POSITION INFORMATION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work on aircraft, components, or related parts of aircraft
- Perform work outlined on applicable work forms in accordance with GPM procedures, manufacturer?s manuals, and FAA requirements to assure that all work is accomplished in a safe and airworthy manner
- Sign for accomplishment of work on applicable work forms and records
- Review forms and records to ensure entries are made in accordance with Horizon Air?s GPM procedures
- Keep work area in a clean, safe and orderly manner
- Attend recurrent training as required
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum age of 18 required
- Authorization to work in the U.S.required
- Valid driver?s license and good driving record required
- A&P Certification required
- Own compliment of tools required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport allowing unrestricted travel
to and from the U.S. at the time you apply required
- Ability to lift 85 pounds onto a 36'' shelf required
- Excellent reliability and work habits required
- Regular and predictable attendance required
- Avionics and sheet metal experience preferred
- Prior Part 121 maintenance experience preferred
THE LOCATION
The location for this position is in Seattle, Washington
OUR CULTURE - HORIZON AIR
For eligible employees, our company offers a competitive total rewards package that includes insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision care), a 401(k) retirement savings plan, monthly and annual incentive bonus plans, time off and a generous employee travel program (with flight privileges on Alaska Airlines as well).
Key to Horizon Air's success is its distinctive culture, where partnership thrives and co-workers go out of their way to help each other. Each day, employees are guided by the shared values of Integrity, Heart, Partnership, Innovation/Initiative and Continuous Improvement. Horizon Air also fosters a diverse and inclusive culture and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some links
Axial Flow Propulsor for Small Aircraft
Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulation (CFD) and Experimental Study on Wing-external Store Aerodynamic Interference
Design of Carbon Composite Driveshaft for Ultralight Aircraft Propulsion System
Flying Wings. A New Paradigm for Civil Aviation?
Rapid Prediction of Configuration Aerodynamics in the ConceptualDesign Phase
Design of a Three Surfaces R/C Aircraft Model
Response of a Light Aircraft Under Gust Loads
FEM MODELLING OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND EXPERIMENTAL COMPARISON
www.vgtu.lt/english/editions/aviation/dokumentai/Nr_01.pdf
Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulation (CFD) and Experimental Study on Wing-external Store Aerodynamic Interference
Design of Carbon Composite Driveshaft for Ultralight Aircraft Propulsion System
Flying Wings. A New Paradigm for Civil Aviation?
Rapid Prediction of Configuration Aerodynamics in the ConceptualDesign Phase
Design of a Three Surfaces R/C Aircraft Model
Response of a Light Aircraft Under Gust Loads
FEM MODELLING OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES AND EXPERIMENTAL COMPARISON
www.vgtu.lt/english/editions/aviation/dokumentai/Nr_01.pdf
Interesting data about ultralight aircraft
I found interesting paper which tells some details about some ultralight aircraft, the better, even about the TL-96 Star we previously owned. I find it quite interesting.
http://ctn.cvut.cz/ap/download.php?id=77
http://ctn.cvut.cz/ap/download.php?id=77
SpaceShipTwo unveiled
Here is a great article with pictures and video:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8400353.stm
Awesomely pretty machine. I would like to fly that thing (as a pilot rather than passenger).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8400353.stm
Awesomely pretty machine. I would like to fly that thing (as a pilot rather than passenger).
Boundary layer suction
I have stated here previously that the boundary layer suction maybe requires jet engine for having enough power to be wasted for the suction. However, a knowledgeable friend just sent me couple of (more) links as he has used to do now for quite some time. (Thanks by the way). Interestingly enough on this ppt: www.aoe.vt.edu/~mason/Mason_f/LaminarFlowS04.ppt on page 17 it has been stated that the example case of Piper Super Cub only required 2.0 hp for suction. Another example was Cessna L-19 with 17 hp used for suction.
This is very interesting since taking 2-17 hp out of e.g. 200 total hp (=2 x Rotax 914) is quite doable. With smaller engine power as the previously discussed 2 x HKS700E, the available excess horse power for suction would be obviously smaller and taking 7 hp out of the available thrust would be unwelcome whereas taking only 2 hp out of it would be clearly still within limits of potentially feasible and that benefit outweights the loss.
The achieved Clmax increase with boundary layer suction is significant. If on the Cessna example the Clmax increased from 2.5 to 5.0, that makes a whole lot of difference in wing sizing and in turn this affects drag and efficiency significantly.
The downside is that if the wing sizing is done with the expectation of Clmax of 5.0, and then because of mechanical failure, the suction is not available, the stall speed in such emergency would be high. Also potential failure modes are that the suction disappears on final approach or shortly after takeoff.
How to mitigate this potential problem? The suction mechanism would need to be very reliable and most likely it should be doubled. In other words, in twin engine aircraft, either engine should alone be able to supply enough suction so that in case of engine failure of one suction pump failure, the aircraft would not crash but could still safely land on the airport (with the remaining engine and remaining suction pump).
Another way to mitigate the problem could be to not count on the achieved Clmax but only take the benefit of the drag reduction caused by the suction. There comes the question then of the justification of the added complexity. One of the unknown issue to me is that how water ingesting through the perforated skin would be dealt with - it would be pretty severe condition to have whole suction slot full of water. In addition to the suction not functioning properly, the wing would weight significantly more.
What the complexity adds to the manufacturing cost? For small commercial general aviation aircraft (which is targeted to masses and which does not try to achieve anything special but be good all-arounder) it could add more than is justified for the benefits gained from market - simplicity and low cost manufacturing drive these rather than the last decimals in the efficiency. However, for experimental prototype aircraft which is built on basis that price of a work hour is not counted, at least then this might be a feasible idea to incorporate. This would require more investigation, and it could depend quite much on the aircraft configuration, how much gains this could add and what kind of tradeoffs there are to be expected in turn.
This is very interesting since taking 2-17 hp out of e.g. 200 total hp (=2 x Rotax 914) is quite doable. With smaller engine power as the previously discussed 2 x HKS700E, the available excess horse power for suction would be obviously smaller and taking 7 hp out of the available thrust would be unwelcome whereas taking only 2 hp out of it would be clearly still within limits of potentially feasible and that benefit outweights the loss.
The achieved Clmax increase with boundary layer suction is significant. If on the Cessna example the Clmax increased from 2.5 to 5.0, that makes a whole lot of difference in wing sizing and in turn this affects drag and efficiency significantly.
The downside is that if the wing sizing is done with the expectation of Clmax of 5.0, and then because of mechanical failure, the suction is not available, the stall speed in such emergency would be high. Also potential failure modes are that the suction disappears on final approach or shortly after takeoff.
How to mitigate this potential problem? The suction mechanism would need to be very reliable and most likely it should be doubled. In other words, in twin engine aircraft, either engine should alone be able to supply enough suction so that in case of engine failure of one suction pump failure, the aircraft would not crash but could still safely land on the airport (with the remaining engine and remaining suction pump).
Another way to mitigate the problem could be to not count on the achieved Clmax but only take the benefit of the drag reduction caused by the suction. There comes the question then of the justification of the added complexity. One of the unknown issue to me is that how water ingesting through the perforated skin would be dealt with - it would be pretty severe condition to have whole suction slot full of water. In addition to the suction not functioning properly, the wing would weight significantly more.
What the complexity adds to the manufacturing cost? For small commercial general aviation aircraft (which is targeted to masses and which does not try to achieve anything special but be good all-arounder) it could add more than is justified for the benefits gained from market - simplicity and low cost manufacturing drive these rather than the last decimals in the efficiency. However, for experimental prototype aircraft which is built on basis that price of a work hour is not counted, at least then this might be a feasible idea to incorporate. This would require more investigation, and it could depend quite much on the aircraft configuration, how much gains this could add and what kind of tradeoffs there are to be expected in turn.
Latest version of my aircraft sizing and estimation utility
Here is the latest version of this (currently command line based but later planned to have a Qt UI) utility. The binary is for MacOSX Leopard (Intel binary). You should run it from terminal.
Karoliina's airplane design utility 0.1
Latest source
How to use (shows couple of iterations for a small two place twin engine aircraft using two HKS700E engines):
Example usage
Changes:
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/ChangeLog_head.txt
The program compiles without modifications under Ubuntu Intrepid. Windows version is not available or planned at this time. No support for the usage for the program will be given at this time.
Karoliina's airplane design utility 0.1
Latest source
How to use (shows couple of iterations for a small two place twin engine aircraft using two HKS700E engines):
Example usage
Changes:
http://www.katix.org/karoliina/packages/ChangeLog_head.txt
The program compiles without modifications under Ubuntu Intrepid. Windows version is not available or planned at this time. No support for the usage for the program will be given at this time.
MIT course materials online
I found this site quite interesting:
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/courses/courses/index.htm#AeronauticsandAstronautics
MIT course lecture material online for everybody for free.
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/courses/courses/index.htm#AeronauticsandAstronautics
MIT course lecture material online for everybody for free.
Helicopter Maintenance Technician Jobs- A&P Mechanics, Aerotek Aviation
Aviation Jobs: Helicopter A&P Mechanics
Company: Aerotek Aviation
Salary: $30.50 - $42.00 /hour
Job Description
Company is looking for multiple A&P Licensed Helicopter Mechanics for work at their Anchorage, Alaska area facility. Positions are for general mechanics for work on fleet of Part 135 helicopters - primarily AS350, Hughes 500 and Bell 205s. Candidates must have strong knowledge and experience with helicopter systems and engine maintenance and repair. Positions are expected to last through the spring, with potential to extend over the summer season as well. Local candidates preferred. Qualified candidates will be available immediately and meet the following criteria:
Qualifications:
-- A&P License required
-- Rotary-wing aircraft experience REQUIRED, specific experience on AS350, Hughes 500 and Bell 205s a plus
-- Understanding of track and balance theory
-- Proficient on inspection tasks and capable of implementing repairs
-- Effective troubleshooting skills
-- Ability to work with limited or no supervision
Pay is DOE ($30.50 to $42/hr) and includes 7 day/week per diem. Specific aircraft experience can increase hourly rate.
Position will be based at Anchorage area facility, but will include frequent travel and repair work to be done in the field.
Travel to Alaska is covered by the company, and they will pay up to $300 shipping for tools and gear.
For immediate consideration send your resume to David Winters.
Required Skills:
HELICOPTER MECHANIC, AP LICENSE, AS350, HUGHES 500, BELL 205, AIRCRAFT ENGINE, AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REPAIR
Join Aerotek Aviation®LLC. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Contact: Aerotek Aviation
Address: 9600 NE Cascades Parkway, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97220
Phone: (503) 820-2837
Fax: (360) 539-0013
Why Work for Aerotek?
As a leader in recruiting and staffing, Aerotek Inc. offers great job opportunities in the areas you want to work:
Engineering, Scientific, Professional, Industrial, Technical, Clinical Office & Clerical Skilled Trades
Take advantage of these Aerotek benefits:
Professional Recruiters
Aerotek's recruiters work with you to understand your talents, job criteria and career goals to find you the perfect job.
Flexible Opportunities
Aerotek offers contract, contract-to-hire and permanent positions to find the work style that suits you best.
Access to Great Companies
Aerotek's job placement services are completely free and give you the inside track to opportunities at industry-leading companies.
For more information about Aerotek, visit www.aerotek.com.
Company: Aerotek Aviation
Salary: $30.50 - $42.00 /hour
Job Description
Company is looking for multiple A&P Licensed Helicopter Mechanics for work at their Anchorage, Alaska area facility. Positions are for general mechanics for work on fleet of Part 135 helicopters - primarily AS350, Hughes 500 and Bell 205s. Candidates must have strong knowledge and experience with helicopter systems and engine maintenance and repair. Positions are expected to last through the spring, with potential to extend over the summer season as well. Local candidates preferred. Qualified candidates will be available immediately and meet the following criteria:
Qualifications:
-- A&P License required
-- Rotary-wing aircraft experience REQUIRED, specific experience on AS350, Hughes 500 and Bell 205s a plus
-- Understanding of track and balance theory
-- Proficient on inspection tasks and capable of implementing repairs
-- Effective troubleshooting skills
-- Ability to work with limited or no supervision
Pay is DOE ($30.50 to $42/hr) and includes 7 day/week per diem. Specific aircraft experience can increase hourly rate.
Position will be based at Anchorage area facility, but will include frequent travel and repair work to be done in the field.
Travel to Alaska is covered by the company, and they will pay up to $300 shipping for tools and gear.
For immediate consideration send your resume to David Winters.
Required Skills:
HELICOPTER MECHANIC, AP LICENSE, AS350, HUGHES 500, BELL 205, AIRCRAFT ENGINE, AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REPAIR
Join Aerotek Aviation®LLC. We specialize in placing mechanics, technicians, engineering field support and specialized personnel in the aviation industry. Our rapid growth means we are constantly seeking employees nationwide. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Aviation team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Contact Information
Contact: Aerotek Aviation
Address: 9600 NE Cascades Parkway, Suite 160
Portland, OR 97220
Phone: (503) 820-2837
Fax: (360) 539-0013
Why Work for Aerotek?
As a leader in recruiting and staffing, Aerotek Inc. offers great job opportunities in the areas you want to work:
Engineering, Scientific, Professional, Industrial, Technical, Clinical Office & Clerical Skilled Trades
Take advantage of these Aerotek benefits:
Professional Recruiters
Aerotek's recruiters work with you to understand your talents, job criteria and career goals to find you the perfect job.
Flexible Opportunities
Aerotek offers contract, contract-to-hire and permanent positions to find the work style that suits you best.
Access to Great Companies
Aerotek's job placement services are completely free and give you the inside track to opportunities at industry-leading companies.
For more information about Aerotek, visit www.aerotek.com.
Amy Johnson the First Woman to fly solo from England to Australia
1930: Amy Johnson - Queen of the Skies
Born in England, Amy Johnson was one of the most courageous pilots of her time. She set many records, including being the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, in 1930.
Amy set many other records, both by herself and with her aviator husband Jim Mollison.
Here is some movie footage about Amy…
Amy Johnson and her Gypsy Moth aircraft
Amy Johnson and her Gypsy Moth aircraft, in India, 1930. She called her plane “Jason”.
Amy Johnson
1929: Pilot’s licence
1929: Ground Engineer licence
(first woman in UK)
1930: England to Australia
(first woman, solo)
1931: London to Moscow(first in 1 day)
1931: England to Japan(record)
1932: London to Capetown, South Africa (solo record)
1934: England to India (record, with JM)
1936: England to South Africa (solo record)
1939-41: Air Transport Command pilot incomplete
Born in England, Amy Johnson was one of the most courageous pilots of her time. She set many records, including being the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia, in 1930.
Amy set many other records, both by herself and with her aviator husband Jim Mollison.
Here is some movie footage about Amy…
Amy Johnson and her Gypsy Moth aircraft
Amy Johnson and her Gypsy Moth aircraft, in India, 1930. She called her plane “Jason”.
Amy Johnson
1929: Pilot’s licence
1929: Ground Engineer licence
(first woman in UK)
1930: England to Australia
(first woman, solo)
1931: London to Moscow(first in 1 day)
1931: England to Japan(record)
1932: London to Capetown, South Africa (solo record)
1934: England to India (record, with JM)
1936: England to South Africa (solo record)
1939-41: Air Transport Command pilot incomplete
Jet Engine is invented in 1937 by Frank Whittle.
The Jet EngineThe jet engine is one of the coolest, most amazing inventions ever designed. It is reliable, converts fuel into huge amounts of thrust, and can be REALLY loud.
It is the jet engine which allows HIGH SPEED, HIGH ALTITUDE flight, getting you to your destination within hours rather than days.
The jet engine take air in the front, burns some fuel,
and sends air and exhaust out the back at high speed. The engine
actually PUSHES this air out the back, resulting in the engine
getting a push forwards.
It sounds simple, but it did not get invented until 1937, by a
bloke called Frank Whittle.
Links
Aerospaceweb's Atmosphere calculator
MicroMAPS Team Spring 2005 Final Report AOE 4065
Predator fact sheet
NASA tech paper TM-1998-206636 - Propulsion System for Very High Altitude Subsonic Unmanned Aircraft
CReSIS UAV Critical Design Review: The Meridian
Wikipedia: Altus UAV
History of HALE aircraft
MicroMAPS Team Spring 2005 Final Report AOE 4065
Predator fact sheet
NASA tech paper TM-1998-206636 - Propulsion System for Very High Altitude Subsonic Unmanned Aircraft
CReSIS UAV Critical Design Review: The Meridian
Wikipedia: Altus UAV
History of HALE aircraft
Link: High altitude still pictures (60000 ft up)
jcoxon77's photostream, Flicr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcoxon77/
They look pretty cool, don't they?
But 76500 ft looks even cooler:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nebarnix/sets/72157607393699828/
Interestingly though, 42000 ft still looks pretty amazing:
Will it blend?
Seems like, yes it did :)
Created with the latest iRhino alpha.
Changes:
* Placeholder engine nacelles added.
* Rudder added
I was reading today the book "Fluid dynamic drag" a bit and got kind of inspired: canopies and wind shield discontinuity contributes very much to the drag coefficient of the fuselage. Not only the laminar nose seems important, but all kinds of places where something ends and something else continues are sources of waste of engery.
So if the plane is completely faired with no discontinuity of any kind, theoretically the drag coefficient should be very low.
In this picture, the engine nacelle placeholders are just placeholders, because they are not yet accurate airfoil, and it has not been taken into account that in Rotax engines the propeller shaft is not in the middle of the engine, but almost on the top of the engine, this creates a fairing that has the lower side turned up a bit and is therefore not completely symmetrical.
The engine nacelles may need to be moved outwards, otherwise there is not enough clearance between the fuselage and the propeller arc.
I was also reading one day some NASA tech paper about wing tip mounted propellers. I have not drawn such things to this picture, but I may add it later - small brushless DC motor on each wing tip lowers the induced drag quite a bit according to the tech paper (although on high aspect ratio wing the effect is not that radical as on with a low aspect ratio wing that would otherwise be poor).
Potential issues for placing engine nacelles on wings (which seems pretty necessary for a twin, after all, may be the least bad compromise) and blending are the followings:
* the wings take a lot room to build (because they are very long)
* making the mold is difficult, because it has to be done from CNC cut pieces and glued together
* moving the center section to airport or transporting it in a container may be challenging, because if the area up to engine nacelles is continuous part of the center section and not separatable, it means that this is basically wider than the width of the container, shipping the plane to another continent might be a challenge (it seems that it would need to be flown like the design point has been set)
Three turbos in Subaru EJ22
Hey watch this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU2elPTJyqA
Pretty interesting system built around the Subaru.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU2elPTJyqA
Pretty interesting system built around the Subaru.
HALE
I have been thinking one idea for better utilizing the HALE concept (HALE = high altitude, long endurance).
Usually nobody flies higher than about 40000 ft. If you look out from a commercial passenger aircraft's window, what you see is blue. You can don't even see clouds very well since you are too high to see them closely and you are too low to see the curvature of the Earth and blackness of space. And the publicly available photography from that altitude is very limited, you don't really get to see even virtually how it looks like up there.
There are some interesting videos about balloon flights to high altitude in Youtube. The balloons go to about 80-100 kilofeets. According to videos, that looks already almost like space. Couple of examples:
Long Trail School High Altitude Balloon at Youtube
Nevada BalloonSat at Youtube
The view is so amazing that I feel it odd that nobody has started to carry people to near space experience with high altitude aircraft. Someone offers MIG-flights, but that is just a ballistic jump there from supersonic flight. Aircraft that can loiter in that altitude would give a whole different experience, it could stay there longer than just minutes.
That kind of aircraft would be impossible someone might say? Not so black and white. There are couple of HALE UAVs around which can go this high. And if you for example look Scaled Composites Proteus which can reach 70000 ft, if you'd replace the telecommunications load from the center section with space grade pressurized passenger cabin, the plane could lift several people at one time to the abovementioned altitude.
According to material I have been seeing from high altitude balloons, it seems like the sky is starting to look like space from about 60000 ft upwards. You need afterburning jet engines to go that high? Not necessarily. Look at for example Burt Rutan's UAV that had twin turbocharged modified Rotax 914 (with fuel injection). It was designed to have positive climb rate at 63000 ft. Seems feasible with piston engines in other words. The company that did the Rotax-conversion for the Scaled Composites UAV, have done triple turbocharged and twin turbocharged versions of the Rotax. The triple turbocharged Rotax is usable to over 80 kft, however, the installation looks really complicated (and the biggest turbo is so huge that must be from a truck).
Usually nobody flies higher than about 40000 ft. If you look out from a commercial passenger aircraft's window, what you see is blue. You can don't even see clouds very well since you are too high to see them closely and you are too low to see the curvature of the Earth and blackness of space. And the publicly available photography from that altitude is very limited, you don't really get to see even virtually how it looks like up there.
There are some interesting videos about balloon flights to high altitude in Youtube. The balloons go to about 80-100 kilofeets. According to videos, that looks already almost like space. Couple of examples:
Long Trail School High Altitude Balloon at Youtube
Nevada BalloonSat at Youtube
The view is so amazing that I feel it odd that nobody has started to carry people to near space experience with high altitude aircraft. Someone offers MIG-flights, but that is just a ballistic jump there from supersonic flight. Aircraft that can loiter in that altitude would give a whole different experience, it could stay there longer than just minutes.
That kind of aircraft would be impossible someone might say? Not so black and white. There are couple of HALE UAVs around which can go this high. And if you for example look Scaled Composites Proteus which can reach 70000 ft, if you'd replace the telecommunications load from the center section with space grade pressurized passenger cabin, the plane could lift several people at one time to the abovementioned altitude.
According to material I have been seeing from high altitude balloons, it seems like the sky is starting to look like space from about 60000 ft upwards. You need afterburning jet engines to go that high? Not necessarily. Look at for example Burt Rutan's UAV that had twin turbocharged modified Rotax 914 (with fuel injection). It was designed to have positive climb rate at 63000 ft. Seems feasible with piston engines in other words. The company that did the Rotax-conversion for the Scaled Composites UAV, have done triple turbocharged and twin turbocharged versions of the Rotax. The triple turbocharged Rotax is usable to over 80 kft, however, the installation looks really complicated (and the biggest turbo is so huge that must be from a truck).
Tecnam P2006T
Here is a design paper about Tecnam P2006T. I find it quite interesting.
www.aidaa.it/3-2020/P2006_corr.pdf
Interesting detail with the used Rotax 912S is that it provides actually better thrust at takeoff and climb than same horse power with a Lycoming engine (because the engine nacelle has smaller frontal area and the propeller rotation speed is lower).
www.aidaa.it/3-2020/P2006_corr.pdf
Interesting detail with the used Rotax 912S is that it provides actually better thrust at takeoff and climb than same horse power with a Lycoming engine (because the engine nacelle has smaller frontal area and the propeller rotation speed is lower).
Helicopter Maintenance Engineering Jobs - Aerotek Canada
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Address Southport, MB R0H, Canada
Job Type Fulltime
Aerotek is currently looking for AME's with the following qualifications:
- M1 or M2 License required.
- Experience with Bell 212, 206, or 412 Helicopters an asset.
- Must have at least 2 years helicopter maintenance and be within the past 5 years.
- Must be able to pass background security check.
Pay ranges are based on the client and experience.
To apply, please submit your resume by email or fax resume to (780) 391-1040.
While all interested candidates are encouraged to apply, only those who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Address Southport, MB R0H, Canada
Job Type Fulltime
Aerotek is currently looking for AME's with the following qualifications:
- M1 or M2 License required.
- Experience with Bell 212, 206, or 412 Helicopters an asset.
- Must have at least 2 years helicopter maintenance and be within the past 5 years.
- Must be able to pass background security check.
Pay ranges are based on the client and experience.
To apply, please submit your resume by email or fax resume to (780) 391-1040.
While all interested candidates are encouraged to apply, only those who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Today is American ThanksGiving Day - Black Friday Shopping Tips
The Ultimate Tips To Make Shopping During The Black Friday
Today is American thanksgiving so I wanted to take a moment to
share with you some of the most important realizations in my life regarding
this idea of being thankful...
In our quest for "more" we often forget how great and precious what
we already have is. And what's the point of getting more if you can't get
enjoyment out of what you have? That's a pretty strong demotivator if you
ask me...
We often spend so much time in the unhealthy zone of envy or lack.
What we don't have and would like to have. What other's have that we don't...
And we often tend to measure ourselves so cruelly:
When we set goals, we look to the ideal we want to reach. And all too often,
we make the terrible mistake of judging our accomplishments thus far
against that ideal.
Not only can we never win in that scenario, but we are doomed to
come up short 100% of the time. Not much of a life...
The trick is to measure backwards. Look where you came from and
where you are now, that will always paint a more realistic and pleasant
picture.
What if you want to increase your happiness and gratitude, starting
right now?
It's easy!
So, is black Friday really the best time to buy?
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It have become a the day where companies make big money. Retailers like Best Buy sell a lot.
I know a lot of people enjoy holiday shopping due the discount and coupons that can be found during this period. Frankly, I’m not fond as people spend their money during the holiday shopping season. Anyway, despite I’m not a holiday shopper, it doesn’t means you don’t like buy on Black Friday.
So, if you’re going to shop today, I want to share some useful tips that will help you make your holiday shopping less stressful, easier, and more successful.
Best Tips To Shop On Black Friday
1. Make a plan - Without a plan, Black Friday becomes a hectic day. I’ll suggest to don’t go to shop without a list in hand. This is the best way to have all your offers in the same place, and make you take a decision quickly.
2. Shop from home – Today, many of discount offered by retailers on Black Friday are available online. Sites like BlackFriday.info, Black-friday.net, and Blackfriday.org are the perfect place to find which stores have the best deal to your needs. Coupons.the3dtechnologies.com also provides blackfriday offers.
3. Get Social – Being most retailers have a Facebook(this is the page of Best Buy https://www.facebook.com/bestbuy) and Twitter account, I’ll suggest to join to their network. Often they provide coupons and discounts on some products and you could get some interesting deals.
4. Know when retailers are opening – Know the store hours is become important when it comes to grab the best deals. If you wait until the last minute and your order happens to arrive damaged, you don’t have time to send it back and replace it with something else.
5. Use credit card – Often buy with Credit Cards can give you more benefit then buy without it. Credit card that gets rewards let you rack up the point while you shop. Lowcards ranked the best retail rewards credit cards on the market.
Capital One Spark Cash
Capital One Spark Miles
New Ink Cash Business from Chase
Ink Classic Business from Chase
The Plum Card from American Express
CitiBusiness World MasterCard
So, let me know if will you be shopping on Black Friday. If so, will in the stores early or online only?
Today is American thanksgiving so I wanted to take a moment to
share with you some of the most important realizations in my life regarding
this idea of being thankful...
In our quest for "more" we often forget how great and precious what
we already have is. And what's the point of getting more if you can't get
enjoyment out of what you have? That's a pretty strong demotivator if you
ask me...
We often spend so much time in the unhealthy zone of envy or lack.
What we don't have and would like to have. What other's have that we don't...
And we often tend to measure ourselves so cruelly:
When we set goals, we look to the ideal we want to reach. And all too often,
we make the terrible mistake of judging our accomplishments thus far
against that ideal.
Not only can we never win in that scenario, but we are doomed to
come up short 100% of the time. Not much of a life...
The trick is to measure backwards. Look where you came from and
where you are now, that will always paint a more realistic and pleasant
picture.
What if you want to increase your happiness and gratitude, starting
right now?
It's easy!
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It have become a the day where companies make big money. Retailers like Best Buy sell a lot.
I know a lot of people enjoy holiday shopping due the discount and coupons that can be found during this period. Frankly, I’m not fond as people spend their money during the holiday shopping season. Anyway, despite I’m not a holiday shopper, it doesn’t means you don’t like buy on Black Friday.
So, if you’re going to shop today, I want to share some useful tips that will help you make your holiday shopping less stressful, easier, and more successful.
Best Tips To Shop On Black Friday
1. Make a plan - Without a plan, Black Friday becomes a hectic day. I’ll suggest to don’t go to shop without a list in hand. This is the best way to have all your offers in the same place, and make you take a decision quickly.
2. Shop from home – Today, many of discount offered by retailers on Black Friday are available online. Sites like BlackFriday.info, Black-friday.net, and Blackfriday.org are the perfect place to find which stores have the best deal to your needs. Coupons.the3dtechnologies.com also provides blackfriday offers.
3. Get Social – Being most retailers have a Facebook(this is the page of Best Buy https://www.facebook.com/bestbuy) and Twitter account, I’ll suggest to join to their network. Often they provide coupons and discounts on some products and you could get some interesting deals.
4. Know when retailers are opening – Know the store hours is become important when it comes to grab the best deals. If you wait until the last minute and your order happens to arrive damaged, you don’t have time to send it back and replace it with something else.
5. Use credit card – Often buy with Credit Cards can give you more benefit then buy without it. Credit card that gets rewards let you rack up the point while you shop. Lowcards ranked the best retail rewards credit cards on the market.
Capital One Spark Cash
Capital One Spark Miles
New Ink Cash Business from Chase
Ink Classic Business from Chase
The Plum Card from American Express
CitiBusiness World MasterCard
So, let me know if will you be shopping on Black Friday. If so, will in the stores early or online only?
Entrepreneurs of Aviation
Entrepreneurs and Aviation
The event, which by many is considered “the Oscars of Aviation” is all about recognizing and honoring individuals with great and significant contributions to the field of aviation.
Rather than just being a “star studded” event, many Hollywood and Aviation celebrities are passionate about aviation and attend this gathering to help pushing the message of keeping the dream of flight alive and to make it real to people that aviation is not just something for a few select individuals but plays an important role in today’s society.
The current 70 people who are now part of the Living Legends of Aviation are people of remarkable accomplishments, in aviation. Members include entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, record breakers, astronauts, pilots who are now celebrities and celebrities who have become pilots.
John Travolta - Photo Credit: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
John Travolta, the Ambassador of Aviation is himself a Legend of Aviation and started flying at the age of 17. He presented the newest Inductee Mr M Laurent Beaudion, the CEO of Bombardier with his award. His accomplishments to bring aviation forward are nothing short of remarkable.
Sean Tucker, the award emcee, always has an enthusiasm for aviation that is contagious to anyone he gets in contact with. From a reliable source, and from what I have seen with my own eyes, he is probably the greatest aerobatics pilots currently flying at air shows – a true professional in his field.
Actors and Pilots Harrison Ford and Kurt Russell gave out several recognitions at the event. Harrison Ford has done a remarkable job to introduce people and our youth to flying and is a great proponent and spokesman for aviation. Awards included the “Aviation Legacy Award” given to Pat Epps, Atlanta, Georgia. Captain “Sully” Sullenberger awarded Captain James Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, the “Captain Cool Award”.
Lynn Tilton
Delford M. Smith who founded Evergreen International Airlines was given the “Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award” Clay Jones, the “Aviation Industry Leader of the Year” and Lynn Tilton, the first woman to achieve the “Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year” award. Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopters, was acknowledged for his role in creating what ended up becoming the most popular helicopter in the world.
Bob Hoover, a true Legend of Aviation in his own right presented the Freedom of Flight Award to his fellow aviator and congressman and national hero, Sam Johnson.
After the event many celebrities gathered on the 8th floor of the hotel, mingled with guests and and shared stories about aviation with those who attended.
Harrison Ford with Captain Sully and other guests
Harrison Ford with Nick Rahkonen, President Friends of Aviation
The event, which by many is considered “the Oscars of Aviation” is all about recognizing and honoring individuals with great and significant contributions to the field of aviation.
Rather than just being a “star studded” event, many Hollywood and Aviation celebrities are passionate about aviation and attend this gathering to help pushing the message of keeping the dream of flight alive and to make it real to people that aviation is not just something for a few select individuals but plays an important role in today’s society.
The current 70 people who are now part of the Living Legends of Aviation are people of remarkable accomplishments, in aviation. Members include entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders, record breakers, astronauts, pilots who are now celebrities and celebrities who have become pilots.
John Travolta - Photo Credit: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
John Travolta, the Ambassador of Aviation is himself a Legend of Aviation and started flying at the age of 17. He presented the newest Inductee Mr M Laurent Beaudion, the CEO of Bombardier with his award. His accomplishments to bring aviation forward are nothing short of remarkable.
Sean Tucker, the award emcee, always has an enthusiasm for aviation that is contagious to anyone he gets in contact with. From a reliable source, and from what I have seen with my own eyes, he is probably the greatest aerobatics pilots currently flying at air shows – a true professional in his field.
Actors and Pilots Harrison Ford and Kurt Russell gave out several recognitions at the event. Harrison Ford has done a remarkable job to introduce people and our youth to flying and is a great proponent and spokesman for aviation. Awards included the “Aviation Legacy Award” given to Pat Epps, Atlanta, Georgia. Captain “Sully” Sullenberger awarded Captain James Lovell, Apollo 13 Commander, the “Captain Cool Award”.
Lynn Tilton
Delford M. Smith who founded Evergreen International Airlines was given the “Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year Award” Clay Jones, the “Aviation Industry Leader of the Year” and Lynn Tilton, the first woman to achieve the “Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year” award. Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopters, was acknowledged for his role in creating what ended up becoming the most popular helicopter in the world.
Bob Hoover, a true Legend of Aviation in his own right presented the Freedom of Flight Award to his fellow aviator and congressman and national hero, Sam Johnson.
After the event many celebrities gathered on the 8th floor of the hotel, mingled with guests and and shared stories about aviation with those who attended.
Harrison Ford with Captain Sully and other guests
Harrison Ford with Nick Rahkonen, President Friends of Aviation
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