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Hossein Dehnavifard biography: 13 things about University of Cape Town alum from Iran

Hossein Dehnavifard is a design software control engineer born in Tehran, Iran. While residing in Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, he arrived late at Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County just after 4:30 p.m. on May 10, 2023. Dehnavifard was refused entry on his American Airlines flight to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was travelling to…

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I just recently listened to a lecture by Grace Hopper, one of the pioneers of modern computing, and, while her discourse on computing was amazingly prescient even by today's standards, much less in 1982 when she gave it, I was particularly captivated by her monologue on young people.

I'm a teacher myself, a college professor, and too often I see older people simply writing off young people and forgetting that they themselves used to be young and what it was like. Given that, it was great to see a woman of 76 (at the time) delivering such a fantastic take. Honestly, I think she hit the nail on the head, and you should read it in full:

"I find we have a very bad habit of underestimating our young people. I think we totally fail to recognize how much more they know than we knew at the same age. I can make the comparison. They've had radio and television all their lives long for both information and misinformation. I didn't have a radio until I was a senior in high school, I built a crystal set. I didn't have a vacuum tube set until I was a senior in college, that was the year the superheterodyned circuit first came out. I knew man would never walk on the moon, they know he has. They know all about jet airplanes. They can't remember their first flight in an airplane, they were taken on a jet to visit their grandparents when they were babies. I didn't fly on an airplane until I was a sophomore in college. I spent 10 dollars, and that was a heck of a lot of money in 1925. I went up in an open cockpit biplane, built out of wood and linen and wire, and it went up about a hundred and fifty feet and floated along at eighty miles an hour. I'd be scared to death to go near it today. They know all about jets. I was reminded of this not long ago because I was walking out to take Allegheny city big commuter flight from Washington to Philadelphia - I guess it's ransom airlines now - and there was a young man beside me. He was looking up at that plane, finally he turned to me and he said 'is that thing safe?' and I said 'yeah, why not?' He said 'I've never flown in a prop plane before.' We have a whole generation that's never flown in prop planes. We've totally forgotten how much more they know than we knew at the same age. On the other hand, they are no more mature than we were at the same age. And they're looking for something which they cannot always put in words. And I've seen it across the country as I've talked to schools and colleges and to our young people. What they're looking for is positive leadership. I mean leadership in the in the old Navy sense. It's a two way street, it's loyalty up and loyalty down, it's respect for your superior and keep him informed of what you're up to and take care of your crew. We've forgotten that, we think leadership only comes from some guy up there at the top. It's everybody's job. It's everybody's job to take care of their crew. … I think we forget that the four and five year old's are learning arithmetic. A little professor. The six year old's are getting speak and spell. You better look out, there's going to be a generation coming that will know how to spell. The seven year old's, of course, are learning BASIC, running the computers. I know one man that bought a computer and took it home, his son is teaching him BASIC. His son is seven. Of course I know another guy that took a computer home, now he has to apply to his three children for computer time. They're tremendously bright and they're out there, the brightest youngsters we have ever had. … And yet somewhere in the last 30 years we lost that word 'leadership.' We went overboard for management, partly under the influence of Mr. McNamara, partly under the business schools. We concentrated on this quarter's bottom line, this year's fitness report. We forgot to look ahead for the next five years for any enterprise, and we lost that concept of leadership. Loyalty up and loyalty down, it's the one thing those youngsters are looking for. You can't do it all by management. If I had a Marine standing here beside me, what he would say would be, 'When the going gets rough, you cannot manage a man into combat, you must lead him.' And I think he would further add, 'you manage things, you lead people.' We need to bring that back very badly, not only in the armed forces, but in all of government, throughout business and industry. It's the one thing that those youngsters are looking for - good, positive leadership." Capt. Grace Hopper (U.S. Navy) in 1982

Source from 31:28 to 36:50

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airsLLide No. 5352: N1549, BAC 1-11-203AE, USAir, Boston-Logan, May 13, 1985.

Brought into the marriage with Lake Central Airlines and Mohawk Airlines that formed USAir by Allegheny Airlines, N1549 was one of 31 units of the British jetliner that served with the East Coast carrier between 1979 and 1985.

Her career is somewhat peculiar: N1549 was originally built for Braniff International Airways in 1965 and sold to Allegheny in 1972. When USAir disposed of its BAC 1-11-fleet in the summer of 1985, she was acquired by Florida Express.

In 1982, the original Braniff International had collapsed and following its reorganisation into a domestic carrier restarted trading as Braniff Airlines in 1984. It acquired Florida Express and its fleet in 1988, which led N1549 back into service with a newer self of its original owner for another two years. After a final career step with ADC Airlines in Nigeria, she was broken up in Southend, UK, in 1996.

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Events 10.7 (before 1960)

3761 BC – The epoch reference date (start) of the modern Hebrew calendar. 1403 – Venetian–Genoese wars: The Genoese fleet under a French admiral is defeated by a Venetian fleet at the Battle of Modon. 1477 – Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year. 1513 – War of the League of Cambrai: Spain defeats Venice. 1571 – The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat. 1691 – The charter for the Province of Massachusetts Bay is issued. 1763 – King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements. 1777 – American Revolutionary War: The Americans defeat British forces under general John Burgoyne in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights, compelling Burgoyne's eventual surrender. 1780 – American Revolutionary War: American militia defeat royalist irregulars led by British major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina, often regarded as the turning point in the war's Southern theater. 1800 – French corsair Robert Surcouf, commander of the 18-gun ship La Confiance, captures the British 38-gun Kent. 1826 – The Granite Railway begins operations as the first chartered railway in the U.S. 1828 – Morea expedition: The city of Patras, Greece, is liberated by the French expeditionary force. 1840 – Willem II becomes King of the Netherlands. 1864 – American Civil War: A US Navy ship captures a Confederate raider in a Brazilian seaport. 1868 – Cornell University holds opening day ceremonies; initial student enrollment is 412, the highest at any American university to that date. 1870 – Franco-Prussian War: Léon Gambetta escapes the siege of Paris in a hot-air balloon. 1879 – Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance. 1912 – The Helsinki Stock Exchange sees its first transaction. 1913 – Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving vehicle assembly line. 1916 – Georgia Tech defeats Cumberland University 222–0 in the most lopsided college football game in American history. 1919 – KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, is founded. It is the oldest airline still operating under its original name. 1924 – Andreas Michalakopoulos becomes prime minister of Greece for a short period of time. 1929 – Photius II becomes Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. 1940 – World War II: The McCollum memo proposes bringing the United States into the war in Europe by provoking the Japanese to attack the United States. 1944 – World War II: During an uprising at Birkenau concentration camp, Jewish prisoners burn down Crematorium IV. 1949 – The communist German Democratic Republic (East Germany) is formed. 1950 – Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. 1958 – The 1958 Pakistani coup d'état inaugurates a prolonged period of military rule. 1958 – The U.S. crewed space-flight project is renamed to Project Mercury. 1959 – The Soviet probe Luna 3 transmits the first-ever photographs of the far s

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I thought to myself, "When did Willow Run ever have this kind of passenger service?"

TIL from the Willow Run Airport wikipedia page:

Between 1946 and 1947, passenger airlines serving Detroit moved from Detroit City Airport on the city's crowded east side, to Willow Run; shortly thereafter, Wayne County officials began expanding Detroit-Wayne Major Airport at Romulus, which was 10 miles (16 km) closer to Detroit than Willow Run. Willow Run's relative isolation encouraged new approaches to passenger transportation to and from airports; at Willow Run in 1946, Warren Avis founded Avis Airlines Rent a Car Systems, the first rental car operation at an airport. Almost all of Detroit's scheduled airline flights used Willow Run until 1958, when the coming of the Jet Age drove traffic to the Romulus airfield, which that year had been renamed Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (the name it still bears). It offered carriers a new terminal designed for the new aircraft, a newly expanded runway layout, and approach controls that made it the first inland airport in the country certified for jet airliners. In 1956, there were seven passenger airlines at Willow Run. The April 1957 Official Airline Guide shows 68 weekday departures on Capital, 45 on American, 23 on Eastern, 17 on Northwest Orient, 14 on United, 13 on North Central, 13 on TWA, 8 on Delta, 5 on Allegheny and 3 on Mohawk. American's only westward non-stops were to Chicago; United had a nonstop DC-7 to Los Angeles; come summer TWA would resume its weekly two-stop Constellation flight to Paris via Gander in Newfoundland and Shannon in Ireland. Only BOAC and Pan Am flew out of Detroit-Metropolitan. American Airlines moved from Willow Run to Detroit-Metropolitan in October 1958, followed by Northwest, Allegheny, and Delta in the next few months. Airline flights ended in 1966 when United, TWA, Eastern, North Central, Mohawk and Lake Central moved to Metro Airport.

"Willow Run Airport. Interior. Concourse. Albert Kahn and Minoru Yamasaki, architects." Photographed 1958 in Ypsilanti, Michigan by Balthazar Korab.

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Unlocking the Skies: Pilot Training in Pittsburgh

 Allure of Pilot Training:

Pilot training has always captivated the imaginations of individuals fascinated by aviation. It offers the unique opportunity to turn a childhood dream into a rewarding career. In Pittsburgh, this dream can become a reality, as the city boasts several well-established flight schools that cater to aspiring pilots at various stages of their journey. These institutions provide the necessary training, guidance, and resources to help individuals acquire the knowledge and skills required to navigate the skies confidently.

Flight Schools in Pittsburgh :

Pittsburgh hosts a range of flight schools, each offering distinct training programs to suit different goals and aspirations. Some prominent institutions include the Pittsburgh Flight Training Center, Allegheny County Airport Authority's flight school, and the Community College of Allegheny County's Aviation Sciences program. These schools combine classroom instruction with hands-on flying experience, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

The Pittsburgh Flight Training Center, for instance, offers a variety of pilot training courses, from private pilot licenses to advanced certifications. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, experienced instructors, and a supportive learning environment.

The Allegheny County Airport Authority's flight school offers a structured curriculum that covers various aspects of aviation, including ground school, simulator training, and flight instruction. Students can pursue licenses ranging from private to commercial pilot, and even airline transport pilot licenses.

The Community College of Allegheny County's Aviation Sciences program provides a two-year associate degree program in aviation, preparing students for careers as professional pilots or aviation managers. The program includes both academic coursework and flight training, equipping students with a strong foundation in aviation theory and practical skills.

Career Opportunities :

Pilot training in Pittsburgh opens up a world of career opportunities for aspiring aviators. Graduates of these training programs can pursue careers in commercial aviation, becoming airline pilots or flying for private charter companies. Pittsburgh's thriving aviation industry, including the Pittsburgh International Airport and regional airports, offers a range of employment prospects. Additionally, graduates can explore opportunities in aerial photography, flight instruction, and corporate aviation. The demand for qualified pilots continues to grow, making pilot training in Pittsburgh a promising investment in a rewarding future.

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Boston - Allegheny Airlines, 1950

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Allegheny Airlines stewardesses waiting for their next flight. By Edward Clark, 1956

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Allegheny Airlines

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Today in Airline History: October 28, 1979. Allegheny Airlines becomes USAir. I used to love flying Allegheny's aircraft with the backward-facing seats and tables! (Modern-day travel deals on my blog, www.LatinFlyer.com) 

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Wait a second, that’s not an American MD-80!⁣ What the…... ⁣ I think I caught more American retrojets today at DFW than I have in the past few years! This is the Allegheny “Vistajet” A319 at International Terminal D at DFW this morning getting fueled up. I never noticed the “Vistajet” titles near the nose. Very cool attention to detail. ⁣ ⁣ When Allegheny Airlines ordered the Douglas DC-9 Series 30 as its first pure jets, they were marketed as “Vistajets” upon their arrival into Allegheny’s network in 1967. Allegheny had turboprops already- in 1959, the airline introduced it’s first turbine equipment in the form of the Convair 540, which was a Convair 340 retrofitted with Napier Eland turboprop engines. When Rolls Royce bought Napier, they dropped the Eland from their product line and the 540s at Allegheny were phased out in 1962. ⁣ ⁣ The Fairchild F-27 (US built version of the Fokker F-27) was acquired to replace the Convair 540s, but around the same time Allegheny ordered the DC-9 Series 30, they also ordered the Convair 580 which had Allison 501s which were more powerful and reliable than the Napier Elands of the Convair 540. ⁣ ⁣ The F-27s in Allegheny service were called “Vistaliners” and the Convair 580s were called “Vistacruisers” to complement the DC-9 “Vistajets”. ⁣ ⁣ #avgeek #aviation #aircraft #planeporn #KDFW #DFW #airport #igTexas #planespotting #airlines #megaplane #instaplane #Airbus #A319 #Allegheny #N745VJ #American #AmericanAirlines #DFWavgeek #instagramaviation #splendid_transport #instaaviation #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #flight #AvGeeksAero #AvgeekSchoolofKnowledge #AvGeekNation #TeamAvGeek (at DFW International Terminal D) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AQyviBIVh/?igshid=c65gi55gdsuq

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airsLLide No. 5340: N1120J, Bac 1-11-204AF, USAir, New York-La Guardia, April 21, 1985.

USAir's Bac 1-11 N1120J, originally delivered to Mohawk Airlines in 1967 and migrated to USAir via the merger between Mohawk and Allegheny Airlines in 1972 and the latter's rebranding as USAir in 1979 leaves her gate at LGA. Through all these changes, the 1-11s were mostly used in the Northeast and finally retiredby USAir in May 1989, so they enjoyed a pretty long career of 22 years travelling the US Eastcoast.

In the early to mid 1980s, the fleet consisted of a total of 31 units of the British short-haul jet, as Allegheny served as some kind of funnel collecting them from various first owners: Besides 17 former Mohawk units - all easily identified by their designation as Bac 1-11-204AF - it also acquired three Bac 1-11-215AU from Aloha in Hawaii and eleven Bac 1-11-203AE from Braniff International in 1972/73.

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Events 9.9 (after 1940)

1940 – George Stibitz pioneers the first remote operation of a computer. 1940 – Treznea Massacre in Transylvania. 1942 – World War II: A Japanese floatplane drops incendiary bombs on Oregon. 1943 – World War II: The Allies land at Salerno and Taranto, Italy. 1944 – World War II: The Fatherland Front takes power in Bulgaria through a military coup in the capital and armed rebellion in the country. A new pro-Soviet government is established. 1945 – Second Sino-Japanese War: The Empire of Japan formally surrenders to China. 1947 – First case of a computer bug being found: A moth lodges in a relay of a Harvard Mark II computer at Harvard University. 1948 – Kim Il Sung declares the establishment of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). 1954 – The 6.7 Mw  Chlef earthquake shakes northern Algeria with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). At least 1,243 people were killed and 5,000 were injured. 1956 – Elvis Presley appears on The Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. 1965 – The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is established. 1965 – Hurricane Betsy makes its second landfall near New Orleans, leaving 76 dead and $1.42 billion ($10–12 billion in 2005 dollars) in damages, becoming the first hurricane to cause over $1 billion in unadjusted damage. 1966 – The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act is signed into law by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1969 – In Canada, the Official Languages Act comes into force, making French equal to English throughout the Federal government. 1969 – Allegheny Airlines Flight 863 collides in mid-air with a Piper PA-28 Cherokee over Moral Township, Shelby County, Indiana, killing all 83 people on board both aircraft. 1970 – A British airliner is hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and flown to Dawson's Field in Jordan. 1971 – The four-day Attica Prison riot begins, eventually resulting in 39 dead, most killed by state troopers retaking the prison. 1972 – In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link between the Mammoth and Flint Ridge cave systems, making it the longest known cave passageway in the world. 1976 – Two Aeroflot flights collide in mid-air over Anapa, Soviet Union, killing 70. 1988 – Vietnam Airlines Flight 831 crashes in Khu Khot, Thailand, while on approach to Don Muang International Airport, killing 76. 1990 – Batticaloa massacre: Massacre of 184 Tamil civilians by the Sri Lankan Army in Batticaloa District. 1991 – Tajikistan declares independence from the Soviet Union. 1993 – Israeli–Palestinian peace process: The Palestine Liberation Organization officially recognizes Israel as a legitimate state. 1994 – Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-64. 2001 – Ahmad Shah Massoud, leader of the Northern Alliance, is assassinated in Afghanistan by two al-Qaeda assassins who claimed to be Arab journalists wanting an interview. 2006 – Space Shuttle Program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-115 to resume assembling the International Space Station. It is the first ISS assembly mission after the Columbia disaster back in 2003.[13] 2009 – The Dubai Metro, the first urban train network in the Arabian Peninsula, is ceremonially inaugurated. 2012 – The Indian space agency puts into orbit its heaviest foreign satellite yet, in a streak of 21 consecutive successful PSLV launches. 2012 – A wave of attacks kills more than 100 people and injure 350 others across Iraq. 2015 – Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. 2016 – The government of North Korea conducts its fifth and reportedly biggest nuclear test. World leaders condemn the act, with South Korea calling it "maniacal recklessness".

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A Capital Airlines Lockheed L-049 Constellation at the Allegheny County Airport, southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photographed 1952.

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Allegheny Airlines

The Allegheny Airlines company was originally founded as a mail company by the Du Pont family. The Airline quickly grew, and by the 1950’s it was transporting American citizens across the country by expanding its fleet. Featured in this photo are unidentified subjects, stepping off a flight that (plausibly) landed at the Trenton-Mercer Airport. The Trentonian newspaper they are holding features a front-page article regarding the indictment of Adnan Menderes (9th Prime Minister of Turkey) which took place in 1960.  

All of the Individuals in these photos have not been identified.