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Part of Tianlong-3 rocket crashes in China: video

Aerotime

At 820 tons of engine thrust, the rocket detached from its launch pad and blasted off due to the structural failure. Video captured by an eyewitness shows the test stage igniting and lifting off. According to the aerospace company, the test commenced at approximately 3:43 p.m. local time.

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Innovations in the vertical-lift world

Professional Pilot

Yet, improvements in vertical-lift technology are still coming fast. AutoFlights Prosperity and CarryAll variants all carry 13 propellers 10 for lift and 3 pushers. The CarryAll V200CG cargo version received its TC in March 2024. The rear props are strictly for lift. Cruise speed is 108 kts with a range of 135 nm.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

Aerotime

For now, ZeroAvia will continue working towards certification from the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with passenger and cargo flights scheduled in the next couple of years. “We Hybrid Air Vehicles The Airlander 10 relies on a combination of proven aerospace technologies such as traditional cylindrical airships and helium for lift.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

Flaps, which help to lower an aircrafts speed while providing additional lift at those lower airspeeds, are lowered in stages, as adding too much flaps at once can upset the aerodynamics and thus stability of the aircraft. This is when passengers may notice what seems to be the sound of a barking dog emanating from the cargo hold.

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Feeling the Heat

Ask the Pilot

Workers are subject to overheating, and so is their ground equipment: all of those myriad tugs, tractors, carts and lifts that Airplanes themselves, meanwhile, have a lot of internal machinery, both electronic and mechanical, and much of it runs hot to begin with. Jet engines don’t like this low-density air either, producing less thrust.

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What Is Air Density? A Simple Guide for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Air density affects aircraft performance, including lift, engine power, and propeller effectiveness. These include lift, propeller thrust, and engine combustion. This increased density increases airflow over the wings, generating more lift. Fewer air molecules result in less dense air, which means less lift.

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Today in Aviation History – September 18, 1963: First flight of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-20

Vintage Aviation News

m, it was designed to improve lift and efficiency during take-off and landings, and t he aircraft was powered by two 15,000-lb thrust JT8D engines, giving it improved performance. Having a rugged build, the aircraft also became famous for its sturdiness in rough field operations and cargo, adding to its long-lasting services.

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