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  • Chandrayaan 1 – A Journey to the Moon

    In Hindi, which is the national language of India, Chandra means "the Moon" and Yaan means "aircraft". Hence the name Chandrayaan given to the unmanned spacecraft sent into orbit recently. Learn more about it here.
    Published by Ricky (11,488 pts ) on Oct 23, 2008 to
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  • A Brief History of Hot Air And Gas Balloons

    This is an article covering a brief history of hot air and gas balloons. Read on to learn who built them, how and when:
    Published by smyke (298 pts ) on Oct 21, 2008 to
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  • Cross Country Flight

    Cross country (XC) flight is a standard part of Private Pilot training. One must accurately fly long distance routes between multiple airports. This requires all of the skills needed to fly an airplane, including navigation, weather evaluation, fuel management, and use of controlled airspace.
    Published by Andrew Jones (703 pts ) on Oct 19, 2008 to
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  • Supersonic Transports: A Concorde for the 21st Century?

    The Concorde is an aviation icon, a legend, a testament to the belief man can conquer the skies and beyond. But sadly, it doesn't fly anymore. How did we get to that point, and what does the future hold for supersonic travel?
    Published by stoneforger (1,022 pts ) on Oct 13, 2008 to
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  • Student Pilot Tips For Dealing With Control Towers

    Learning to speak with ATC is stressful and intimidating. It takes time to learn all the lingo and also to develop an ear for interpreting garbled radio chatter. Moreover, air traffic controllers are not always the most patient people in the world. It's normal to feel overwhelmed at this stage.
    Published by Andrew Jones (703 pts ) on Oct 8, 2008 to
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  • Early Flight

    This is an article covering the various conceptions of early flight.
    Published by smyke (298 pts ) on Sep 29, 2008 to
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  • US Air Transportation System 'In Peril'

    A report released by the National Research Council found that the nation's air transportation system is "in peril," as is the United States' dominance in world aviation.
    Published by smyke (298 pts ) on Sep 24, 2008 to
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  • Flight School Companion: The First Solo Flight

    A pilot's first solo flight is often seen as a rite of passage. There is a great deal of tradition behind this step in a pilot's training, and it is often a special occasion. However, placing too much importance on it can have undesirable repercussions.
    Published by Andrew Jones (703 pts ) on Sep 23, 2008 to
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  • Alaska Airlines Pioneers: New Technology for Preventing Runway Accidents

    Alaska Airlines is the first US airline to implement the Runway Awareness and Advisory System. The new system, designed by Honeywell, uses GPS technology to track an aircraft's movements on the ground, and automatically issues warnings to pilots if they are entering the wrong taxiway or runway.
    Published by Andrew Jones (703 pts ) on Sep 23, 2008 to
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  • Loans for Flight School

    Flight school is expensive. Loans can help you pursue your goals of becoming a pilot. There are loans that are specifically designed to fund pilot training. With these loans, your dream of flying can become a reality.
    Published by Rose Kivi (2,355 pts ) on Sep 15, 2008 to
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