#flight control

[machetelanding]

[contentment-of-cats]

WHAT THE ACTUAL F*CK, BURBANK TOWER?!

You're flying Southwest so low that you're literally rattling my dishes! No joke, I went outside and could see into the landing gear wells. If you give them a lower altitude on the next one, I'll have to open my bedroom window to let them in and the front too to let them out.

[penguineric75]

The two old classic games (in my opinion)

[jcmarchi]

First Chinese Flying Drone Taxis From EHang Already Available on Taobao - Technology Org

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First Chinese Flying Drone Taxis From EHang Already Available on Taobao - Technology Org

According to Reuters, Chinese drone manufacturer EHang Holdings has starter the sale of its EH216-S model flying taxi on Taobao, priced at 2.39 million yuan ($332,060).

EH216-S during a test flight. Image credit: EHang

The company received safety approval certification from China’s aviation authority in October last year. This development then marked a significant milestone in its journey towards commercial deployment.

EHang Holdings, headquartered in Guangzhou, previously obtained “type certificate” from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its 216-S model.

The EH216-S is equipped with 16 rotors and has the capacity to accommodate two passengers, boasting speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour and a maximum range of 30 kilometers.

Why flying taxis are based on drone tech?

Flying taxis are indeed based on drone technology.

Firstly, they utilize vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, enabling them to operate in urban areas without the need for traditional runways.

Additionally, flying taxis often incorporate electric propulsion systems, offering reduced noise levels, lower emissions, and increased efficiency compared to conventional engines.

Also, drone technology integrates advanced autonomous flight control systems, including GPS navigation and obstacle avoidance sensors, allowing flying taxis to operate autonomously or semi-autonomously. This enhances safety and reduces the reliance on human piloting skills.

Furthermore, drones are typically compact and lightweight, making them well-suited for navigating tight spaces and congested airspace in urban environments.

The scalability and cost-effectiveness of drone technology also make it an attractive choice for flying taxis. It allows for the development of taxis in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different passenger capacities and mission requirements.

The use of drone technology lowers operating costs compared to traditional aircraft, which makes flying taxis a more economically viable transportation solution.

Written by Vytautas Valinskas

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[forged-in-kaoss]

CFIN [controlled flight into nakama]

[bobby-rising]

let time pass

[responsivethoughts]

[ominouspuff]

just wanna say your art is PHENOMENAL! omfg your Commander Fox art has me screaming with how badass it is!

There’ll be no living with him now

Thank you so much!! This is sweet of you to reach out to say; I’m glad you’re enjoying!!

[numberfiveisback]

Sketches of that one scene from Prepare for Trouble

[nasa]

Anonymous asked:

What is the best about being mission control?

[isalabells]

- And we pulled that stupid prank on you. - Wiener schnitzel and sauerkraut. - Yeah, we thought we were so clever. Eva von Braun, right? But you– you just set it aside, and you put your head down and got to work.

FOR ALL MANKIND 1.02 He Built the Saturn V || 3.03 All In

[vvillainousthing]

Hear me out on this one, despite Flugs love for planes and flight, he absolutely HATES being on planes when he is not manning it, and especially hates being grabbed and picked up by heroes who can fly, it scares the shit out of him

[jcmarchi]

Russia Is Slowly Improving Its Old-School FAB-500 Bomb - Technology Org

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Russia Is Slowly Improving Its Old-School FAB-500 Bomb - Technology Org

In the olden days aerial bombs were quite simple. A bomber would fly over a target and drop its load – a bunch of bombs would fall out the aircraft’s belly and free fall all the way to the ground where they would explode taking out the target. When the Soviet-era FAB-500 was new in 1954, it worked exactly like that. But it evolved since then and is actually still getting improved.

FAB-500 is a Soviet/Russian air-dropped bomb that weighs 500 kg – you could’ve guessed it from its name. The weight of the explosive material is actually just 300 kg, but it is a devastating bomb. And has been since 1954. In fact, there are two versions of the FAB-500.

The original M-54 was made to be carried in internal bomb bays, while the M-62 is more aerodynamic and is meant to be hung on external hardpoints. The latter one is more common now as the entire concept of the old-fashioned bomber slowly descends into obscurity.

Removal of an unexploded FAB-500 bomb in Zaporizhia region. Failure to detonate is quite common for these bombs. Image credit: State Emergency Service of Ukraine via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)

However, the FAB-500s that are currently being used against Ukraine, are not the same ones that were introduced in the 1950’s or the 1960’s.

Russia has converted them to glide bombs. Instead of falling straight down, they glide quite far away from the drop site. This means that Russian aircraft do not have to come into the Ukrainian air defence zone. FAB-500s now glide into Ukrainian territory and are pretty much impossible to shoot down.

Most of the unexploded Russian bombs in Ukraine are collected and detonated somewhere safe. This is the safest and most effective way to get rid of them. And FAB-500s fail to explode quite often, especially if they fall on soft soil. But even if they do explode, their debris is studied thoroughly.

In October of this year, fragments of a FAB-500 bomb were collected near Orikhiv in the Zaporizhia region. The markings on them indicate that this bomb was assembled in 2023. After comparing some of the components with those found earlier (for example, with the 2022 bomb previously found in Bakhmut), Ukrainian and British experts found that the Russians are continuing to improve their FAB-500, as reported by Tech.wp.pl.

There is 300 kg of explosive material in this bomb. Image credit: State Emergency Service of Ukraine via Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)

For example, the Komet-M navigation module, which is intended for drones, was found in the bomb found in October. The bomb’s electronics are powered by two batteries that also power the aerodynamic control surfaces.

The flight control of the bomb is carried out by the so-called UMPK module – an accessory that turns a dumb bomb into a smart one. The Russians likely drew inspiration from the American JDAM when developing the UMPK.

The British research group Conflict Armament Research found that the Russians increased the range of the bomb by 35-40 km during the latest updates to the FAB-500.

By the way, an interesting fact – it seems that the Russians deliberately removed the identification marks of some electronic components in order to hide their origin. Who can say whether they are trying to mislead the Ukrainians and their Western partners, or whether they don’t want rumours about the use of foreign electronics to spread from factories in Russia itself.

Written by Povilas M.

Sources: Tech.wp.pl, Wikipedia

[alphamecha-mkii]

Star Wars: X-Wing (2nd Ed) - Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack - Sensitive Controls by JB Casacop

[gusgrissom]

Happy 90th birthday, Gene Kranz! (b. August 17, 1933)

[thebramblewood]

Apologies for ruining your weekend.

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It's not necessary, but if you want to learn more about the events Grace is describing (particularly the spellcaster who sacrificed herself), it originated in another story you can read here (chrono link for desktop only). I'm sure there are some inconsistencies because I had no idea I'd be doing more with it and my storytelling was more casual and gameplay-oriented then, but it might help fill in some gaps.

[rapid knocking at the door]

Caleb: …Morgyn? 

Grace: Caleb-

Caleb: Why are you in your nightgown? Are you crying?

Grace: Caleb, I-

Caleb: Where’s Morgyn? Council meetings never go this late.

Grace: [sniffling] Oh, Caleb… The Sages, they’re… they’re…

Caleb: What happened?

Grace: [strangely detached] I’d already gone home. Almost everyone had. There was an… attack. No one saw it coming. Dark magic… ancient spells… malicious… forbidden. How did he even find them?

Caleb: [impatiently] Grace, you’re not making any sense.

Grace: [distantly] The Realm is secured. Someone stopped him before he could tamper with the portals. A teacher, I think, from the children’s school. She sacrificed herself to drain his power.

Caleb: I don’t care about the goddamn Realm! What about Morgyn?

Grace: [sobbing] I’m sorry, Caleb. I’m so sorry. They were ambushed. They had no chance to defend themselves. Faba, Simeon, Morgyn… The entire Council is… dead. Oh my god. Caleb, are you okay?

Caleb: Stay back!

Grace: But-Caleb: I mean it! You’re not safe around me like this. Go home, Grace! Now.