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Dag Hammarskjöld - DC6 crash

Last post by llondel « Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:54 am
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by Alisoncc » Sat Mar 09, 2019 1:46 pm

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One of those interminable Air Crash Investigation episodes on the box. This one relating to the death of Dag Hammarskjöld in September 1961. They go...

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One of those interminable Air Crash Investigation episodes on the box. This one relating to the death of Dag Hammarskjöld in September 1961. They go...

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Last post by llondel
Sun Mar 10, 2019 1:54 am
Engine Producion

Last post by ian16th « Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:45 am
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by ian16th » Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:53 pm

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“At least nine countries can make nuclear bombs, but just two—the U.S. and UK—can make single-crystal turbine blades for modern aeroengines.”

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“At least nine countries can make nuclear bombs, but just two—the U.S. and UK—can make single-crystal turbine blades for modern aeroengines.”...

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Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:45 am
Quantum Radar

Last post by Slasher « Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:31 pm
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by Cacophonix » Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:25 pm

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HUHAI, China—A potentially breakthrough quantum radar prototype is making a debut appearance at the Zhuhai Airshow.

In displaying the unique device,...

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Thought I'd throw this into the mix:

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Last post by Slasher
Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:31 pm
New way of producing jet fuel

Last post by unifoxos « Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:18 am
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by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Wed Oct 03, 2018 7:00 am

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This is a very interesting experiment; Virgin is going to fly a 747 across the Atlantic using fuel made from recycled carbon emissions.

From the...

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It takes these waste, carbon-rich gases to first make ethanol. The ethanol can be used for a range of low carbon products, including jet fuel.

And...

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Last post by unifoxos
Wed Oct 03, 2018 9:18 am
NASA’s new space taxis

Last post by Wilco « Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:56 pm

by Wilco » Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:56 pm

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Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:56 pm
Hyper Loop anyone?

Last post by boing « Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:48 pm
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by Ibbie » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:41 am

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Seems we are getting the Loop in Spain.

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via electric propulsion through a low-pressure tube.

Is the pressure low enough that the vehicle itself will need to be pressurised?

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Last post by boing
Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:48 pm
President Putin revives Project Pluto.

Last post by AtomKraft « Wed May 02, 2018 8:45 am
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by AtomKraft » Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:26 am
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Sorry about the alliteration, but it seems that Russia is developing a nuclear powered supersonic cruise missile.

He might think it's his own idea,...

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A lot of info in this clip.
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Wed May 02, 2018 8:45 am
Missiles.

Last post by Cacophonix « Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:51 pm
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by AtomKraft » Sat Mar 03, 2018 9:29 pm

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Always a tricky subject, for obvious reasons, yet fascinating for others.

The SeaSlug was a favourite, but hard to find footage.

Anyways, to top...

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It seems that the while the Sprint missile was the all time kitty when it came to acceleration on this side of the Cold War the Soviet Gazelle was an...

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Last post by Cacophonix
Tue Mar 06, 2018 12:51 pm
At least Robots don't suffer from fatigue

Last post by Capetonian « Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:51 pm
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by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Thu May 18, 2017 8:23 am

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At least this pilot shouldn't fall asleep at the wheel!

:D

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South Africa decided they’d finally send a man up in a space capsule after sending only monkeys in the earlier missions. They send van der Merwe and...

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Last post by Capetonian
Sun Jan 07, 2018 7:51 pm
The DH106

Last post by John Hill « Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:56 am
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by Wodrick » Wed May 31, 2017 3:24 pm

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Found this on TOP. I never even knew this restoration existed but just look what they done to it.

And that leads one to a 25 min video, worth a...

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Comet first successful jet airliner? What about the Tu104 which I believe for a couple of years was the only jetliner in service anywhere?...

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Last post by John Hill
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:56 am
Circular runways

Last post by Boac « Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:06 pm
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by Capetonian » Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:52 am

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I am interested to know what those of you who sit in the pointy end think of this idea. Clearly it has some merit, but is it sound enough to fly, if...

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The nutter who started this latest round of madness, Henk Hesselink, has said this:

"Obviously, as we are making a turn during the landing,...

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Last post by Boac
Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:06 pm
My first design

Last post by OFSO « Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:45 am
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by OFSO » Mon Jan 09, 2017 2:50 pm

NB - no computer graphics or photo-editing or computer trickery of any sort used in this shot !

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Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:45 am
Aircraft engine falls off truck in Sydney

Last post by MoreAviation « Sat Sep 10, 2016 3:38 pm
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by Alisoncc » Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:37 am

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A seven-tonne aircraft engine has blocked traffic in Sydney's south-west after falling off the back of a truck.
Emergency services were called to...

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I was reminded by this thread of the loss of the engine and aircraft associated with American Airlines Flight 191. The engine tumbled back over the...

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Last post by MoreAviation
Sat Sep 10, 2016 3:38 pm
STOL take-off

Last post by Alisoncc « Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:54 pm
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by OFSO » Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:44 pm

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Is this degree of vibration normal on a steep take-off ?

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Used to get more vibration than that just taxying BN2A's in PNG. Given the almost continuous rain there they weren't known as puddle-jumpers for...

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Last post by Alisoncc
Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:54 pm
Fluorescent lights

Last post by OFSO « Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:25 pm
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by Boac » Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:08 pm

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Seeking an electrical whiz who can tell me roughly what the consumption of a 15W under-unit kitchen fluorescent striplight would be. (Answers of...

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The pyramidical base designs are copied from a 25th dynasty wall-painting made probably during the reign of Ashurbanipal, and which was found on the...

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Last post by OFSO
Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:25 pm
Bouncing stones on water

Last post by OFSO « Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:34 am
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by boing » Wed Feb 10, 2016 3:05 pm

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I can't help thinking that this has all been done before by a one-man development unit.

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Did I not read somewhere of someone (possibly Crun-nish in personality) building a machine which would shoot saucer-shaped objects (deep frozen ice...

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Last post by OFSO
Thu Mar 10, 2016 10:34 am
the secret of ancient roman concrete discovered.

Last post by Pontius Navigator « Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:35 am
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by dubbleyew eight » Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:01 pm

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ancient roman concrete lasts longer than portland cement.
scientists have finally rediscovered what the romans did to make such long lasting cement.

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When Ascension Island airfield was being upgraded in 1984 the pervious crushed lava was replaced with concrete using locally produced lava based...

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Last post by Pontius Navigator
Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:35 am
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

Last post by om15 « Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:46 pm
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by Blacksheep » Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:38 pm
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I'm a lapsed BCAR Section 'L' licence holder. Licence number 17270, Type Rated in Paragraphs 9 (Electical Systems) 10.1.3 (B707 Multi-Category...

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LAMEs are not only trained and competent in technical maintenance, but also are required to be completely familiar with the Regulations issued by the...
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Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:46 pm

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