Shape Changing Wings: NASA successfully completed flight tests of a morphing wing technology. Flap angles were adjusted from -2 degrees up to 30 degrees during the six months of testing. Image Credit: NASA NASA researchers, who have been working in equilibrium with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and FlexSys Inc, of Ann Arbor, Michigan,
World’s First Helicopter Ejection Seat : Ejection technology is quite old and is into existence since 1980s,however it was limited to aircraft only. During Heli Expo, Rotor Floater’s CEO, Sean Maday, explained the possibility of H.E.S (Helicopter Ejection System) as ejection system works well with aircraft at high altitude but its very difficult to eject at
Indigo Pilot Exam 2015 Results : Indigo has announced the results of Junior First Officer Exam held in 2015. Congratulations to everyone who has cleared the exam. More than 2500 students gave the exam and 449 students have cleared . Indigo Results How to prepare for CASS (Test for ability, aptitude and psychological profile)
Solar Impulse :First Attempt to fly around the world with zero fuel on Solar Powered Plane: Solar Impulse : A solar-powered plane took off from Abu Dhabi early Monday, it will be the first attempt to fly around the world without a drop of fuel in history. The Founder André Borschberg says their aim is to create awareness about
Drone Rules unveiled by FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA) has released the long-awaited proposal for governing small commercial drones, setting a plan for remote-controlled aircraft to share the skies with passenger planes. The latest FAA proposal would allow drones weighing up to 55 pounds to fly within sight of their pilots during daytime.
Skywards Virtual-The Cool New Initiative : Skywards Virtual is a group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts who wish to replicate the day-to-day real world flight operations of Emirates Airlines on the VATSIM network. It is open to pilots of all skill levels. In addition to regular passenger routes , Emirates SkyCargo routes are also included which giving
Cool New Cockpit Technologies: Everyday Aviation is improving with new technologies like Google Glass,Aero Glass etc. Now Honeywell has launched new products for the cockpit. Join us on an Embraer 170 as we showcase how these new technologies improve safety and efficiency. Honeywell plays a significant role in aviation. There are various places where products
Aviation Quotes: 1. When in doubt, hold your altitude; nobody ever collided with the sky. 2.It’s better to be on the ground wishing you were the air, than in the air wishing you were on the ground. 3.Aviation is the Branch of Engineering,that is least forgiving of mistakes 4. There
Backpack Helicopter : The future of personal flying machine is near. Various types of prototypes and concepts are being experimented back to back. Inventor Tarek Ibrahim is working hard on the prototype of backpack helicopter. The Test flight is expected in June,2015.This helicopter will be able to take skydiver up to 10,000 feet for a jump,
Latest Patent Of Airbus : Aircraft Manufacturer,Airbus has received the patent for “AIRCRAFT INCLUDING A PASSENGER CABIN EXTENDING AROUND A SPACE DEFINED OUTSIDE THE CABIN AND INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT” As per this design, passengers will be able to sit in circular configuration, allowing more passengers to be seated inside the aircraft. The size of
