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by TommyJ
Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:00 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Aviation News Mega-Thread
Replies: 4637
Views: 1806618

Re: Aviation News Mega-Thread

The Edinburgh-based operation, Skyrora, has been developing what they call an “eco rocket” for several years based on a 3D printed rocket engine. It’s “eco” because its design produces far less greenhouse gas than conventional rocket mixtures. The key to their chemistry seems to be the use of a kero...
by TommyJ
Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: On This Day In Aviation History
Replies: 2323
Views: 991181

Re: On This Day In Aviation History

Here are the landmark aviation events on January 6 and 7. If the first invention had not happened, perhaps aviation now would be at the level of the 1950s. In addition, a balloon is a simple device that can rise to a height of 25 km (!!!) From them came stratospheric balloons capable of rising to a ...
by TommyJ
Tue Jan 05, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Aviation News Mega-Thread
Replies: 4637
Views: 1806618

Re: Aviation News Mega-Thread

Researchers at the University of California have found a new network of "gravity highways" that will allow us to travel through the solar system much faster than was possible before. They could be used to send spacecraft relatively quickly to the far reaches of our system. Scientists have ...
by TommyJ
Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: What To Watch For In 2019?
Replies: 2
Views: 7089

Re: What To Watch For In 2021?

In 2019, it turned out a little unsuccessfully. But in 2020 there was a return of the first stages of missiles to the base. And the flight to the moon was again. And there are many applications for the withdrawal of an incredible number of satellites from completely different companies. Leif Erikson...
by TommyJ
Tue Dec 29, 2020 2:30 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: On This Day In Aviation History
Replies: 2323
Views: 991181

Re: On This Day In Aviation History

December, 29th in Aviation History. 1939 - First flight of the Consolidated XB-24 “Liberator” bomber. Over the course of five and a half years, over 18,000 were built. 1949 - American pilot Jackie Cochran sets a world speed record of 703.38 km / h on a P-51C Mustang. 1879 - William (Billy) Mitchell ...
by TommyJ
Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Just A Nice Picture Thread
Replies: 221
Views: 171646

Re: Just A Nice Picture Thread

The Hughes H-4 Hercules (commonly known as the Spruce Goose; registration NX37602) is a prototype strategic airlift flying boat designed and built by the Hughes Aircraft Company. Intended as a transatlantic flight transport for use during World War II, it was not completed in time to be used in the ...
by TommyJ
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: NASA Super Guppy in my area
Replies: 5
Views: 6156

Re: NASA Super Guppy in my area

Wow! This is lucky! Super Guppy is a very important part of the development of the space industry! Thanks to this peculiar, but very charismatic aircraft that large cargoes are delivered for the ISS. It's great that you were able to look at such an important thing. Moreover, there was only one left....