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Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 960 “birddog” airplanes to Conair in support of wildfire air attack missions

Professional Pilot

Mike Benson, the Director of Business Development at Conair, said the companys legacy fleet of birddog aircraft are reaching the end of their lifespans given the demanding conditions in which they operate on a continuous basis, including turbulence, heat, smoke and fluctuating elevations.

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What Is the Average Flying Altitude of a Commercial Plane?

Pilot's Life Blog

These altitudes minimize fuel use, avoid turbulence, and provide smoother rides for passengers. When flying a small plane, staying within the appropriate altitude ensures better control and a more comfortable experience, especially in turbulent weather. Flying at high altitudes is a cornerstone of commercial aviation.

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Running On Empty

AV Web

It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.

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Bomber Aircraft: Avro Vulcan [ADAM FINISHED]

Vintage Aviation News

History at High Altitudes During the Cold War, the UK required long-range, high-altitude bombers to deliver nuclear payloads, and that’s when A.V Additionally, being an aircraft capable of reaching speed close to sound, the Vulcan generated more sound due to the aerodynamic effect of the shock waves and turbulent airflow.

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Using the Flights tab in ForeFlight—pro tips

iPad Pilot News

From here, you can use the slider to move through the route, and tap the menu button at the bottom left to overlay icing, turbulence, and cloud forecasts. Maximum fuel is a great option: it will show the most fuel you can take without going over max gross weight, given the people and cargo you entered in the Payload section.

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Aircraft Dispatcher Job Requirements

Pilot Institute

Flight dispatchers also communicate with pilots and update them about weather, turbulence, and other variables that could affect their flight. Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo.

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Technical Challenges and Solutions in Designing Miniature Connectors for Aerospace

Air Electro

High vibration and shock → aircraft and spacecraft face continuous vibration, especially during takeoff, landing, and turbulence. Miniature connectors must endure: Wide temperature ranges → from sub-zero temperatures in the stratosphere to extreme heat near engines.

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