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		<title>Aircraft Aluminum: Know About The Extrusion Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, airlines are spending considerable amount of money to maintain and manufacture aircraft. These aircrafts are made in such a way so that they are safe and able to withstand any kind of problem which can lead to accident. These are made very much safe so that they can protect lives and other important [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year, airlines are spending considerable amount of money to maintain and manufacture aircraft. These aircrafts are made in such a way so that they are safe and able to withstand any kind of problem which can lead to accident. These are made very much safe so that they can protect lives and other important equipment. </p>
<p> The main metal used for making structure of the aircraft is aluminum. Pure aluminum and pure magnesium are not suitable for making the frame of the aircraft. Pure form of these metals has low strength. But when the metals are found in alloyed form or chemically mixed with each other; then strength of this form improves vastly. And this kind of alloy makes good frame for the aircraft. </p>
<p> This kind of alloy includes metals like copper, zinc, silicon manganese, lithium. These alloys can be utilized singly or in conjunction with other metal. Aircraft aluminum is specifically crafted to give shape of the frame of the airplane. This kind of metal is specially treated to make the structure of the aircraft stronger. </p>
<p> When any kind of metal is molded and given other shape then it is known as the extrusion. Aluminum extruded is found to be one of the most common types of metal extrusion. With the proper punch of number of hollow cavities, we can get different things including <strong>aircraft aluminum</strong> from extruded aluminum. </p>
<p> Apart from <strong>aluminum extruded</strong>, there are other metals which can be extruded. Extrusion is done by changing the temperature of the metal and then the metal changes its shape. There are different kinds of extrusions- hot extrusion, warm extrusion and cold extrusion. To run the extrusion process, different tools and machineries are used. In the hot extrusion process, heat has to be high and after melting the metal, it should be taken into account that metal should not be hardened. Hydraulic press is used for this kind of process and thus, it is the most expensive type of extrusion. </p>
<p> In cold extrusion, this process is done below the room temperature. This is done for the finished products and it ensures the good surface finish. </p>
<p> In warm extrusion, temperature is kept in moderation and this temperature is kept below the recrystallization temperature and more than room temperature. </p>
<p> Thus, it is to conclude that when you use aluminum extruded or any other extruded metal, you should keep the final product in your mind.</p>
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		<title>Professional Aircraft Management And Consulting Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trend of hiring a private aircraft management company is fast catching up as it takes care of all your aviation needs. It has become the need of hour to outsource your aircraft management work since it is quite complicated to manage on your own. Moreover, the private jet charter industry is also quite expensive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The trend of hiring a private aircraft management company is fast catching up as it takes care of all your aviation needs. It has become the need of hour to outsource your aircraft management work since it is quite complicated to manage on your own. Moreover, the private jet charter industry is also quite expensive and complex in nature and the advanced technologies and aviation policies associated with owning private jet charter can also be quite difficult to understand without professional help. The best approach to follow is to hire some good and professional company offering aviation consulting and management.</p>
<p>Those who are looking for a private jet or for your organization must choose only a professional aircraft management and consulting company that can offer you the right kind of advice. The private jet aviation industry is an ever changing market because of constant addition of latest technologies, hiring a professional expert can best take care of tasks such as negotiating the costs, maintenance work, aviation regulations and so on. </p>
<p>One such company which is pioneer in offering private jet charter and aviation consulting services is Banner Aviation. They have a team comprises of aviation experts and industry specialists to provide you best aviation services ranging from private jet charter to facility design and client and crew training. The work ethics Banner Aviation make sure that private jet and aircraft management services are cost effective for their clients so that they keep on coming back to them time and again. They also offer specialized services for those who happen to be the first time private jet traveler and offers proper advice about different types of aircrafts available, the cost involved and advantages so that client can choose the services which best suit his budget and taste. Banner Aviation has a big fleet of separate aircrafts and jets for short flights as well as longer cross country flights. They also have arrangements in place to use numerous private jet charters across the globe.</p>
<p>The major things that are taken into account at Banner Aviation before finalizing the private jet charter for a client include the reason behind the travel or the main purpose of travelling, total number of persons travelling, time of flight and aircraft rating requirements given by the client. It helps to make sure that client gets the best of services.</p>
<p>Banner Aviation has a vast experience of working with some of the biggest names in the business world, celebrities and sports personalities of the world. Their clients are highly satisfied and quite happy with the services offered to them. So, if you also want to hire services of an aviation company that can provide you with the best private jet charter, facility design, and consulting services, client and crew training, aviation management and corporate protocol you can trust Banner Aviation to get the best services. Their professional team will take care of everything by offering you the highly professional as well as affordable private charters to aircraft management and maintenance services.</p>
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		<title>How Senior Citizen Airline Passengers Board a Smaller Aircraft Safely</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you imagine your grandma or elder loved one dreaming of going on a once-in-a-lifetime destination and having trouble getting up to the first step on the airplane that would take them to their dream vacation? They might change their mind and not want to go; you know how stubborn and independent they can be. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can you imagine your grandma or elder loved one dreaming of going on a once-in-a-lifetime destination and having trouble getting up to the first step on the airplane that would take them to their dream vacation? They might change their mind and not want to go; you know how stubborn and independent they can be. And did you know that the smaller regional airlines are flying as many scheduled flights per year as the major airlines right now? But, sadly, some of these aircraft are going to airports that are too small to have a jet bridge accommodate them, so the passengers board and disembark the airplane via a stairway that folds out when the main aircraft door is opened. On some of these airplanes the first step up from the ground to that stair is 12 inches or more depending on the load of the aircraft. Seniors and physically handicapped need a safe, sturdy step stool on the ground to help them up to that first stairway step on the planes door.</p>
<p>The physical shortcomings of a senior citizen should also be considered; Such as impaired visions. Thus, they need a step stool that is bright in color. A step stool with legs should be discouraged because they could accidentally put their foot under it and fall down. I&#8217;m sure no one would ever want this to happen to your beloved senior. Stable step stools with anti-slip steps are more likely our senior&#8217;s best friend in this situation.</p>
<p>Make sure that your aircraft step has at least a 500 pound load rating permanently attached to the step so there will never be any doubt if it is strong enough to hold even the largest passenger wanting to fly to their dream destination. If your aircraft step stool has legs, it probably isn&#8217;t load rated for enough weight because legs tend to get bent, then the step stool will become unstable or wobbly. If you are flying in the winter to destinations where ice tends to cover the Tarmac, be sure that you keep your aircraft step stool secure on the ground by installing ice cleats on the bottom of the step for the winter months.</p>
<p>David C. DuPont had invented the safest Shure-Step step stool not for his own gratification but specifically to help people prevent unwanted accidents like he had done while using an unsafe milk crate to stand on. That incident pushed David to create a more stable, sturdy and safe step stool that anyone could use. Shure-Step is a stackable safety step stool rated at 500 pounds that has many uses; Seniors, bariatric patients, physical therapists, rehabilitation facilities, bus, train, aircraft and transportation drivers, warehouse workers, mechanics, and technicians, even children benefit from the stability and strength of the Shure-Step. You can check it from here www.Shure-Step.com.</p>
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		<title>How a Private Jet Helps Reducing Your Business Expenses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does having a chance to reduce your business expenses sound interesting for you? Well, as you surely have known, your business expenses have direct effects to your business profit. If you reduce your business expenses, you will likely have chances to get profit as much as possible. In reducing your business expenses, you should not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does having a chance to reduce your business expenses sound interesting for you? Well, as you surely have known, your business expenses have direct effects to your business profit. If you reduce your business expenses, you will likely have chances to get profit as much as possible. In reducing your business expenses, you should not neglect the quality of your products or services because high quality products and services are above everything. If your clients receive high quality products or services at competitive price, they will surely feel satisfied.</p>
<p>Actually, if you want to reduce your business expenses, you can simply use <a href="http://www.privatejets.com/" target="_blank">Private Jet</a> for your business travel. As you surely have known, business travel is one of the most important business activities because a business travel enables people to meet potential clients and investors, to find better suppliers, or simply to do a market survey. Since a business travel has significant influence to your business expenses, you surely need to find the cheapest way to carry out your business travel. In this case, chartering a private flight for your business purposes is surely a perfect solution because a private flight is free of long waiting times and lengthy delays. It already becomes a fact that long waiting times and lengthy delays can make you lose your valuable time. If this happens frequently, you will likely miss or love plenty excellent opportunities.<br />
Basically, <a href="http://www.privatejets.com/business-jets.html" target="_blank">Business Jet Charter</a> will avoid you from wasting your time so you can make use of your time effectively. Even you can carry out your business activities while you are on board in which this is almost impossible to be carried out on a commercial plane. Therefore, if you have been looking for a transportation system that enables you to travel more easily, more efficiently, and more conveniently, you can simply consider chartering a private flight.</p>
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		<title>Unmanned aircraft solutions are setup for tremendous growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unmanned aircraft systems are attaining a degree of relatively early maturity. Fleets of unmanned aircraft systems have started to evolve. The U.S. Army has attained a million flight hours for its unmanned aircraft systems fleet.   Military unmanned aircraft systems serve the ability to provide automated process useful for fielding an adaptable, mobile army. Automation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Unmanned aircraft systems are attaining a degree of relatively early maturity. Fleets of unmanned aircraft systems have started to evolve. The U.S. Army has attained a million flight hours for its unmanned aircraft systems fleet.</p>
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<p>Military unmanned aircraft systems serve the ability to provide automated process useful for fielding an adaptable, mobile army. Automation of process has long been used by the military with the United states hoping to attain 1 / 3 of their forces composed of robots and unmanned vehicles by 2015. The unmanned aircraft can follow a manned vehicle, moving items and facilitative logistics in a very cost efficient manner.</p>
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<p>Military unmanned drones support a shift in the very fundamental objective of military action. Military action has now turned into a matter of protecting a nations&#8217;s very own borders. The US isn&#8217;t in Iraq or even Afghanistan for any other cause than to secure the usa borders, prevent criminals from blowing up buildings or otherwise producing mayhem inside the inner borders of the United states.</p>
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<p>Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) is utilized by the U . S . Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and department of defense (DOD). Advanced systems include ground stations and various other elements as well as the aircraft. UAS is utilized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as well as other government aviation regulating associations.</p>
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<p>The unique combination of high-resolution imagery, decreased operational expense, and long-term persistence at a location give the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) opportunity to achieve airborne monitoring. The small size of the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) means they are tricky to identify. Intruders are generally detected with out giving away the technique for detection.</p>
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<p>Infrared and color video is streamed instantly. The operator is capable of doing real time monitoring. A three-axis gimbaled camera mount is vital for success in this particular role. It permits the camera to stay fixed on a point of interest while the plane moves into a better position.</p>
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<p>MLB flew a Bat as part of an exhibition of UAV abilities for the US Departments of Defense and Homeland Security at a Navy airbase in Maryland. The Bat flew a perimeter surveillance profile. Circling and direct fly-overs were possible. Fixed points and also indirect shots can be imaged. A perimeter fence could be implemented. The unit can be retasked during the flight to investigate an event.</p>
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<p>Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) monitoring functions have powered need for a range of types. Unmanned systems values and capabilities relate to low risk and cost-effectiveness: UASs are affordable solutions to construct and obtain. They are alot more expendable than manned solutions.</p>
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<p>Persistent surveillance is a benefit. UASs may stay over and close to targets for far longer as compared to manned airplanes. They offer precision strike. Unmanned Combat Aerial Systems (UCASs) are a significant weapon in the precision strike arsenals as countries deal with contingencies within urban, maritime or difficult to access locations.</p>
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<p>Tactical and combat reconnaissance relates to lightweight, simple to construct and launch UASs. These enables operators to see around corners as well as over obstacles in urban settings. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)can fly directly into caves, ravines and thick canopied woodlands. They can also deliver highly specific intelligence plus a clear situational understanding of the impending threatening environment.</p>
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<p>MQ-1 Predator UAVs furnished with Hellfire missiles are used as systems for hitting ground targets. Armed Predators are used for hitting high profile terrorist leaders. The benefit of utilizing an unmanned vehicle, rather than a manned aircraft is to avoid a diplomatic humiliation should the airplane be shot down.</p>
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		<title>Laws Can be Tricky for California Aircraft Accidents That Occur</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we all know, when any type of unfortunate aircraft or helicopter accident occurs, it is generally a very serious incident and most always results in very serious injury and usually numerous fatalities. It is a very serious thing for any family to experience, when a loved one has been involved in an airplane or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we all know, when any type of unfortunate aircraft or helicopter accident occurs, it is generally a very serious incident and most always results in very serious injury and usually numerous fatalities.  It is a very serious thing for any family to experience, when a loved one has been involved in an airplane or helicopter crash.  </p>
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<p>Even though this type of travel is considered to be one of the safest means of travel, according to the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA, accidents involving aircraft and the personal injuries that individuals suffer, including wrongful death are expected to double over the period of the next twenty years.  </p>
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<p>Most individuals may not be aware of the fact that serious injuries which involve the smaller types of aircraft happen much more frequently than accidents involving the larger aircraft, but most of these accidents go unreported.  As a matter of fact, at least once every single day, a threat of some type is reported in the United States, or an accident occurs that is safety-related, and a majority of these are not reported.</p>
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<p>Laws can be tricky that surround California aircraft accidents that occur, and it is in your best interest to contact only experienced aircraft accident attorneys who have the utmost in experience and knowledge in these laws.  Los Angeles personal injury and wrongful death attorneys serving Southern California and beyond, can help you wade through the frustrating legalities of treaties, laws, and regulations that can be experienced when it comes to the tragedy of an aircraft or helicopter accident and the injuries that can be involved.</p>
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<p>There are many situations that can play a part in the cause of many of the serious injuries or wrongful death suffered in the aircraft crashes that happen today.  Depending on the specific situation surrounding the airplane crash, this will help in determining potentially liable or negligent parties that could be held legally responsible.  Some of these may include component parts or other problems with the helicopter or aircraft which can lead to accidents, bad weather conditions, or even pilot error.</p>
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		<title>Today&#8217;s Efficient Private Aircraft Makes Air Charter Affordable</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Copyright (c) 2008 Dan Pimentel &#13; Without your own aircraft and an expensive pilot&#8217;s license, the only way to avoid the airlines and still travel by air has been private aircraft charter. And today, nobody needs to be reminded how frustrating it can be to fly by commercial scheduled airlines. The check-in delays, security hassles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Copyright (c) 2008 Dan Pimentel</p>
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<p>Without your own aircraft and an expensive pilot&#8217;s license, the only way to avoid the airlines and still travel by air has been private aircraft charter. And today, nobody needs to be reminded how frustrating it can be to fly by commercial scheduled airlines. The check-in delays, security hassles and overbooking have caused customer complaints to spike in recent years, causing more passengers to search for an alternative to air travel.</p>
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<p>When we think of chartering our own aircraft however, what comes to mind are busy executives, Hollywood stars and politicians jaunting around the globe in multi-million dollar business jets that can cost as much as ,000 or more per flight hour to rent. There are less expensive fractional aircraft ownership alternatives available on luxury turboprop aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-12, but the cost of these shares is still out of reach of many middle income travelers and small business owners.</p>
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<p>Recent advances in today&#8217;s composite general aviation aircraft like Cirrus Design&#8217;s slick SR-22 Turbo G3 have pushed the performance envelope of smaller four passenger aircraft far beyond what was imaginable just a few years ago. The SR-22 has a maximum cruise speed of 219 knots true airspeed (252 miles per hour), but is usually operated more closer to 220 miles per hour. Compared to your Grandfather&#8217;s old plane that lumbered along at 125 miles per hour, modern luxury four-seat aircraft can seriously shorten trip legs and make multi-city day trips possible.</p>
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<p>Realistically, very few people afford to fly by expensive aircraft charter.  But what if the fares for private air charter ever dropped to a price point that was affordable to all of us? By flying the Cirrus SR-22, one charter network is now flying business and pleasure flights for under 0 per flight hour for the whole plane.</p>
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<p>Stratus Alliance is a network of independent, FAA-certified charter operators strategically placed around the country that is capitalizing on the efficiency of the SR-22. Stratus Alliance is able to book &#8220;destination direct&#8221; charter flights for up to three passengers per flight to small municipal airports within their service area, which includes the East Coast and Texas.</p>
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<p>The new secret weapon of these new charter travelers is the use of the smaller airfields surrounding every city in the land. When the competition is stuck at the gate while the airline tries to decide if they should cancel their flight, a traveler on a chartered SR-22 will have already launched for a flight to a small airport just a few miles from where they need to be. When other travelers are trapped on the tarmac awaiting departure, the people who arrived on a chartered SR-22 will have already finished negotiating a couple of morning deals.</p>
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<p>More people are discovering the affordability that comes when flying single-engine air charter, and industry experts predict this new single-engine charter model to blossom into a nationwide powerhouse. Right now, medium-sized corporations can only afford to fly their upper management via private air charter, while their sales, technical, engineering and support personnel must roll the dice and put up with the undependable schedules that comes with flying commercial. As more of these companies realize they can now get their key personnel on site quickly with a &#8220;moment&#8217;s notice&#8221; flight, we&#8217;ll begin to see a whole new level of competitiveness evolve.</p>
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		<title>Aircraft Emergency Engine Failure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We were flying in a twin engine Islander aircraft hoping to skydive from 12,000ft, at about 4,500ft we noticed that we were no longer climbing although we were still heading away from the drop zone; I looked back in the direction of the drop zone and could see some huge black clouds rapidly building. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We were flying in a twin engine Islander aircraft hoping to skydive from 12,000ft, at about 4,500ft we noticed that we were no longer climbing although we were still heading away from the drop zone; I looked back in the direction of the drop zone and could see some huge black clouds rapidly building. It was not looking that good and we thought we might get a call for a low climb out.</p>
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<p>I checked my altimeter and the aircraft was now down to 4,000 ft I spoke to my friend Dave and said I can’t see what the problem is, almost immediately the left hand engine shut down and the pilot shouted get out. This was a real aircraft emergency so you don’t hang around you just get out of the aircraft as quickly as possible.</p>
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<p>The door was opened in a couple of seconds followed by people leaving the aircraft in a real hurry as Dave and I went for the door one of the jumpers was blocking the isle calling to the pilot “what’s wrong” the pilot did not answer he just glared angrily and shook his finger pointing to the lame engine.</p>
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<p>We almost had to push this guy out of the aircraft; I just could not believe that someone would question an experienced pilots command to leave the aircraft.Dave and I exited last we took a 2 way straight out of the door, with all the excitement of a real aircraft emergency we had no time to look where we were in relation to the drop zone.</p>
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<p>When we deployed our parachutes we could see that we had no chance of making it back to the drop zone. I had a quick look around and could see one of the jumpers flying in the opposite direction, I began to question myself as there are two airfields and they both look very similar. I soon realised that he was flying in the wrong direction.</p>
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<p>I still could not see any wind socks because of the distance we were away from the drop zone. Suddenly my mind seemed to be playing tricks with me and I began to question the direction for landing, I had checked it earlier in the day but with no wind sock I began to doubt myself.</p>
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<p>I tried spitting but it did not give me a clue so I looked around for any signs of smoke, no fires no chimney smoke.I was pretty sure I was heading into wind and I had time and enough altitude to make one final check I went into fairly deep brakes and made some gentle turns, the ground speed went up straight away which confirmed that my original heading was correct.</p>
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<p>We all made a safe landing in some fields, and the pilot managed to fly the aircraft safely back to the drop zone. One of the other jumpers came up to me and said I was following you because I could not see which direction to land in, I laughed and told him that I doubted my own judgement as well.</p>
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<p>With the use of GPS we have become used to getting a good spot over the drop zone, sometimes we perhaps become a bit complacent in expecting to be over the right spot every time.There are always lessons to be learned to ensure the best chances of reducing injury or worse, so what could we have done to have made this incident safer?</p>
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<p>We could not predict this engine failure however we could have made thing safer by just following some simple rules.On this occasion we should have paid more attention to the weather conditions in particular to the wind direction. When you can see a wind sock it is easy to judge the direction for landing however with no reference to wind direction things can become more difficult.</p>
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<p>Also when a pilot gives you an order you need to take immediate action, however you should still try to be aware of your surroundings and the buildings and hazards that exist around the drop zone. If you are not familiar with the drop zone always ask for a briefing and look at the photograph of the drop zone so that you are familiar with the area and hazards.</p>
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<p>I have a little check that I make on sunny days, I check the position of the sun against the wind direction and providing the sun is not directly overhead you can use it in most situations to get an into wind landing even with a bad spot. http://www.incomepool.com</p>
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		<title>Clear Skies ? No Aircraft Contrails in the Future?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Contrails or vapour trails are visible trails of condensed water vapour made by the exhaust of aircraft engines. As the hot exhaust gases cool in the surrounding air they may precipitate a cloud of microscopic water droplets. If the air is cold enough, this trail will comprise tiny ice crystals.   The main products [...]]]></description>
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<p>Contrails or vapour trails are visible trails of condensed water vapour made by the exhaust of aircraft engines. As the hot exhaust gases cool in the surrounding air they may precipitate a cloud of microscopic water droplets. If the air is cold enough, this trail will comprise tiny ice crystals.</p>
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<p>The main products of hydrocarbon fuel combustion are carbon dioxide and water vapour. At high altitudes this water vapour emerges into a cold environment, and the local increase in water vapour can push the water content of the air past saturation point. The vapour then condenses into tiny water droplets and/or deposits into ice. These millions of tiny water droplets and/or ice crystals form the vapour trail or contrails.</p>
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<p>The grounding of aircrafts for three days in the United States after September 11, 2001 provided a rare opportunity for scientists to study the effects of contrails on climate forcing. Measurements showed that without contrails, the local diurnal temperature range (difference of day and night temperatures) was about 1 degree Celsius higher than immediately before; however, it has also been suggested that this was due to unusually clear weather during the period.</p>
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<p>Vapour trails or contrails, by affecting the Earth&#8217;s radiation balance, act as a radiative forcing. Studies have found that vapour trails or contrails trap outgoing longwave radiation emitted by the Earth and atmosphere (positive radiative forcing) at a greater rate than they reflect incoming solar radiation (negative radiative forcing).</p>
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<p>Dissipation of contrails with a powerful microwave beam aligned behind aircraft engines is being touted as a possible solution to help address air transport&#8217;s effects on the climate.</p>
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<p>It is believed that ice particles could be prevented from forming, or be evaporated once formed, by remotely heating them, together with condensation nuclei such as soot in the exhaust plume.</p>
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<p>The remote heating of condensation nuclei could be achieved by applying electromagnetic radiation, such as microwaves. Depending on assumptions made, calculation shows that the power required for such a device could be as little as 0.1% of the aircraft engine power.</p>
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<p>With theoretically low energy requirements and associated weight penalty, existing aircraft could possibly be retrofitted and new aircraft equipped with this technology.</p>
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<p>Could this be the end of blue skies, full of aircraft contrails? What do you think?</p>
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		<title>Essential Aircraft Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you have an aircraft or if you just rent one you&#8217;ll prefer to have a few aircraft tools. You will prefer to spend in those plane tools as they will let you take care of concerns on the plane with comfort. Whether you require the tools while you&#8217;re on the wing, during a forced [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have an aircraft or if you just rent one you&#8217;ll prefer to have a few <strong>aircraft tools</strong>. You will prefer to spend in those plane tools as they will let you take care of concerns on the plane with comfort. Whether you require the tools while you&#8217;re on the wing, during a forced landing, or only for regular care it will be good to know that you&#8217;ve the apparatus that you require to solve the problem.</p>
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<p>As you start searching for the <strong>aircraft tools</strong> that you could purchase for your plane you will be swamped with variety of choices. You might conceive that you&#8217;ve to consume as much on <strong>aircraft tools</strong> as you do on the plane, yet this is not inevitably right. On that point there are in all probability only a few tools that you actually require to buy and have on plane whenever possible.</p>
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<p>Among the things that you&#8217;ll prefer to buy is a jack. <strong>Aircraft jacks</strong> are of different form and dimension &amp; you are required to search around for the one that attracts to you and also the one that will suitable for your specific plane. You can find something very simple or you might find something with numerous buzzers and whistles, just like a <strong>jack</strong> that you&#8217;d purchase for your motorcar. A <strong>jack</strong> is a beneficial tool to have with you as it will provide you the opportunities to have essential fixings to tyres and wheels if required.</p>
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<p>Naturally among the things that you&#8217;ll unquestionably want to buy when someone flies aircraft is an <strong>aircraft drill</strong>. Most planes that are piloted commercially all of the time have one in the aircraft and that&#8217;s because you never know what you might require them for. You should definitely make certain that you&#8217;ve one as you might require it to help you in several different modes. You might never have to utilize it, but chances are that it will be very handy whilst you least expect it.</p>
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<p>A lot of people consider all the accessories they can purchase whilst they fly an aircraft for instance the correct communicating devices, headsets etc. You will discover that the tools actually will create a huge difference once you do require to fix things and you will also determine that there&#8217;s numerous soothe in holding the tools with you, even if you do not require them. Prior to purchase make certain that you look around for the decent tools for you and your plane.</p>
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