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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Convair YB-60

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It was powered by eight Pratt & Whitney J57-P-3 turbojet engines, each producing 8,700 pounds of thrust. The aircraft boasted a combat range of 2,920 miles and a service ceiling of 53,300 feet. These engines propelled the bomber to a top speed of 508 miles per hourfar faster than its piston-powered predecessor.

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Delta Connection flight received sink rate alert before Toronto Pearson crash

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The pilot flyingpulled back the thrust levers, and as a result, over the following 5seconds, N1 decreased from 64% to approximately 43%, where it remained until touchdown. The engine thrust was steady at approximately 43%N1, the TSB report explained. The air speed began to decrease, the TSB report said.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Grumman A-6 Intruder

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Powered by two Pratt & Whitney J52-P8B turbojet engines, each generating 9,300 pounds of thrust, the Intruder could reach speeds up to 640 mph, with a combat range of 878 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 42,400 feet.

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How High Do Planes Fly?

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These limits are influenced by: Air Density : As altitude increases, the air becomes thinner, reducing the engine’s ability to generate thrust. For instance, commercial planes rarely exceed 43,000 feet, while private jets have an operational ceiling of around 51,000 feet. How High Can Military Aircraft Fly?

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell X-1

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of thrust, developed by Reaction Motors, Inc., The XS-1 had no ejection seat, which was still a new technology at this point, and although swept wings and even forward swept wings were tested in wind tunnels with models, it was decided to fit the XS-1 with conventional straight wings. at Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

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

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While most of it tends to be hidden away either in the cabin ceiling space or under the cabin floor panels, some of it – particularly the air conditioning riser ducts – is fitted in the cabin walls at certain intervals, making the inclusion of a window at that position impossible.

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Grounded Dreams: The Ambrosini Sagittario, A Marvel of Italian Aviation

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kN (840 lbf) thrust, and the aircraft renamed the Sagittario. It was powered by a more powerful Rolls-Royce Derwent 9 turbojet engine, which significantly improved its speed and operational ceiling. An experimental version was fitted with a small rocket motor, aiming to provide additional thrust for high-altitude interceptions.

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