Wed.Jan 31, 2024

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Introduction to airplane flight instruments (video tip)

Flight Training Central

The flight deck of every airplane includes a collection of flight instruments that display important information, like airspeed, altitude, heading and turn information. In this video we’ll go over the standard 6 instruments you’ll find in a Cessna 172 and how to interpret their indications.

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Smooth Sailing: Budget Friendly Travel Tips for Stress-Free Adventures with Kids!

Captain Laura

(Image: Freepik) Smooth Sailing: Budget-Friendly Travel Tips for Stress-Free Adventures with Kids Traveling with young children, while incredibly rewarding, presents a unique set of challenges. From unpredictable mood swings to the logistics of moving from one destination to another, family vacations can test the patience of even the most seasoned travelers.

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Why the unruly American passenger bit flight attendant’s arm on a Japan’s ANA flight?

Ask Captain Lim

Air Nippon Airways B787 at Haneda Airport Photo credit: Masahiro TAKAGI ( [link] ) On January 17, 2024, a distressing incident happened aboard a Boeing 787 en route from Tokyo to Seattle as a 55-year-old American passenger displayed unruly behavior, biting a flight attendant’s arm. The disruptive conduct prompted the captain to make the unusual decision to return to Haneda Airport, just an hour after departure.

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Preflight for Cape May

Gary's Flight Journal

I decide to preflight this afternoon in prep for my Thursday flight to Cape May, KWWD.

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Military Might: Understanding MIL-Spec Connectors for Rugged Environments

Air Electro

In the high-stakes arena of military and aerospace applications, the reliability and durability of equipment is non-negotiable. Military Specification connectors, also known as MIL-Spec connectors, have become the go-to solution for engineers working in harsh and no-fail environments. That’s because these connectors boast a remarkable track record for longevity and reliability.

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Sealing the Skies: The Art of Crafting and Utilizing Hermetically Sealed Connectors for Aerospace

Air Electro

When equipment faces extreme conditions such as high altitudes, varying atmospheric pressures, severe weather, and rapid temperature changes, as in aerospace, ensuring the integrity and reliability of electronic connections is paramount. That’s where hermetically sealed connectors come in. Uses for Hermetic Connectors The primary purpose of hermetically sealed connectors is: to provide absolute protection against the ingress of air or other gases waterproofing sealing pressure differentials reli

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