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Runway safety is of critical importance but has been trending in the wrong direction. How do we shift the tide? Join our CEO James Currier and host Adam Kress on our latest episode of Aerospace Unplugged as they dive into the latest news and the future of runway safety. https://hwll.co/rxscglc5

Useful stats and insight and future developments in the drone (UAS) space including Advanced and Urban Air Mobility (AAM/UAM) and cargo drones, presented at DroneX Tradeshow & Conference by ARPAS-UK, PwC and Frost & Sullivan #dronesforgood

Delta’s (DAL’s) first 737’s were -200 models leased from Boeing in 1983 in exchange for 11 Lockheed L-1011’s. The airline wanted to acquire a larger fleet of smaller airplanes to give it more flexibility and capability over short to medium range routes in the wake of U.S. airline deregulation. Later, in 1988, a large fleet of ex-Western Airlines 737’s wore Delta’s famous “widget” livery after that carrier was merged into DAL, Here we see 737-232, “N307DL,” an original Delta aircraft on very short final into Los Angeles-LAX in the spring of that same year. Throwback Thursdays are a weekly journey into the past of our industry. If any of you have specific airlines/airplanes you’d like to see featured feel free to “drop us a line” and we will see if we can find them for you. https://lnkd.in/gDXzGaMw To listen to our podcast, read the most recent blog posts, or learn how to get involved with FCAP, go to https://lnkd.in/gScVBhWh. #FCAPinternational #aviationindustry #nonprofitorg #airlineindustry #fellowship #christian #airlinepersonnel #crewlife #airlineenthusiast #faithatwork #HeGetsUs

The Vought V-173 had an unusual planform that led it to be dubbed “The Flying Pancake.” This experimental aircraft had a flat, disk-like shape with two 80HP Continental engines buried in the fuselage (such as it was) that drove two large propellors on the wingtips. It was made of wood and canvas and had symmetric NACA 0015 airfoil. Ordinarily, such a small aspect ratio (about 1.3), one would expect a large amount of induced drag due to tip vortices, but the propellors rotated in the opposite direction, effectively cancelling them out. For pitch control, the aircraft used all-moving stabilators. Flight testing started in 1942 in Connecticut and continued through 1947, ending after 190 flights. One person who flew it was Charles Lindbergh, who found it easy to handle and almost impossible to stall. The aircraft still exists and is at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, TX. Although the program proved the feasibility of the aircraft, it never entered development. #airfoil #aspectratio #induceddrag #tipvortices #pitch #stabilators #stall #aeronautics #aviationhistory #aviationhistoryanddoodles

For some reason there are not many photographs extant of Pan Am Lockheed l-1011-500 TriStars in flight, despite a not insubstantial fleet. A dramatic exception is seen here as N504PA “Clipper National Eagle '' climbs sharply out of Los Angeles-LAX on the very last day of 1983. In 1986, when the company disposed of its L-1011-500 fleet, N504PA was one of the aircraft that was not transferred to United Airlines as part of that year’s Pacific route sale. The airplane instead went to Delta as N754DL. Interested in legendary Pan Am? Check out my new Tuesday and Friday posts for the Pan Am Historical Foundation at: https://lnkd.in/eJ_ES-RF. My latest post-link: "Totally ’80s: Pan Am’s A300 Preflight Video Harkens Back To A Long Gone Era" Please feel free to repost this link. #aviation #aviationhistory #aircraft #airplanes #airlines #airlinehistory #airlinesandairplanes #civilaviation #lockheedmartin #lockheed #l1011 #tristar #Panam #lax Would you be willing to contribute to help me continue creating these free daily educational airline-history posts (over 1,300 since 2017, and counting)? If so please go to: https://lnkd.in/ebnx6r7U. Any size gift is much appreciated and can be anonymous if you prefer. (Please note there is no trade connection between The Commercial Aviation History Consultancy and the owner of the webpage, and associated image, to which this photo-link will take you.) Photo link courtesy of jetphotos.com, photo by Frank C. Duarte, Jr. .  

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Celebrating Wright Brothers Day: A Legacy of Innovation in Aviation Today, we mark Wright Brothers Day! On December 17th, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved a feat that seemed impossible at the time: the first sustained, controlled flight of a powered heavier-than-air flying machine. Their groundbreaking achievement at Kitty Hawk, NC fundamentally changed the world, and its impact continues to resonate deeply in our industry today. ✈️ The advancements achieved since that historic day exactly 120 years ago are truly remarkable. From the development of sophisticated airliners connecting continents to the emergence of cutting-edge AI technologies, the industry has witnessed incredible transformations in the last century. And we, as a software provider in this space, are proud to play a role in these advancements. At ASQS, we strive to empower aviation professionals through our innovative software solution #iQSMS. We believe that technology should be a tool for progress, enabling you to optimize your safety & compliance management, reach new heights in efficiency and ultimately contribute to a safer, more accessible aviation ecosystem for all. 🦺 Let us not only celebrate the remarkable achievements of the past but also look toward the future with optimism and commitment, driven by the spirit of innovation that propelled the Wright brothers to achieve the impossible back on this day in 1903! #WrightBrothersDay #FlightPioneers #Aviation #Innovation

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