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hushkit.net
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| | | | | 10. Sud-Est SE.200 Amphitrite'L'oie de l'épinette' (1942) Flying boats opened up the world in the 1930s. Who needed airports if you could land on water? There weren't many large airports, so flying boats - in all their grand glamour - led the aeroplane travel revolution. Now air travel routes linking North America, Europe, South America,... | |
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| | | | | [AI summary] This text provides a detailed overview of the history and development of air traffic control (ATC) in the United States, focusing on the evolution of systems like the Flight Service Stations (FSS), the Semi-Automated Ground Environment (SAGE), and the National Airspace System (NAS). It highlights key milestones, including the transition from manual tracking to computerized systems, the integration of weather services, and the privatization of FSS functions. The text also touches on the relationship between ATC and air defense systems, the challenges of system interoperability, and the ongoing impact of historical decisions on modern aviation infrastructure. | |
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washingtonourhome.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The D.B. Cooper case, one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in aviation history, involves a man who hijacked a Boeing 727 in 1971, parachuted out with a ransom of $200,000, and disappeared. Despite extensive investigations, his identity and fate remain unknown. The case led to significant changes in aviation security, including the introduction of metal detectors, cockpit door modifications, and the invention of the Cooper vane. While many theories have been proposed, none have conclusively solved the mystery. The case continues to captivate the public and inspire cultural references, including annual events in Ariel, Washington, and museum exhibits. | |
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oprj.net
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| | | The physics of the Earth's atmosphere I. Phase change associated with tropopause M. Connolly, and R. Connolly (2014). Open Peer Rev. J., 19 (Atm. Sci.), ver. 0.1 (non peer reviewed draft). URL: http://oprj.net/articles/atmospheric-science/19 | ||
