Posts Tagged ‘aviation’
CEO pilots take more risks on the job
U. OREGON (US) — A CEO who enjoys the adrenaline rush of flying a private airplane is more likely than other chief executives to exhibit similarly bold management characteristics, a new study shows. Continue…
Thursday, August 11, 2011 11:51 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Sep 10, 2010 10:11 - 0 Comments
Flight controller adds precious few seconds
U. ILLINOIS (US)—A pilot who loses control of an aircraft ordinarily has a couple of seconds to recover before system failure. But new technology could buy extra time, saving lives in the process. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 21, 2010 12:00 - 0 Comments
Travel delay? Time for an ‘aha!’ moment
WASHINGTON-ST. LOUIS (US)—The volcanic ash that has grounded flights around the globe has left stranded travelers with lots of time to think—perhaps more creatively. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 16, 2010 15:52 - 3 Comments
Why volcanic ash ends up in the jet stream
BUFFALO (US)—The jet stream, an area in the atmosphere favored by airline pilots, also seems to be the area most likely to be affected by plumes from volcanic ash. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Apr 15, 2010 21:49 - 2 Comments
Volcanic plume likely to dissipate in days
U. COLORADO (US)—The eruption of an Icelandic volcano that sent a huge plume of ash into the atmosphere and caused sweeping disruptions of air traffic over Great Britain and Scandinavia on April 15 will likely dissipate in the next several days, according to atmospheric scientist Brian Toon. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 15, 2010 16:36 - 5 Comments
Airport technology tracks flying birds
U. ILLINOIS—Wildlife managers now have access to real-time displays of bird activity on and around Seattle-Tacoma International airport thanks to a recently deployed bird tracking system. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 18, 2009 12:09 - 3 Comments
Flying micro-machines mimic hummingbirds
U. BUFFALO (US)—The secret to the flight of the hummingbird and other tiny birds and insects lies in the looping, swirling flow of air, called a vortex, that their flapping wings create. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 30, 2009 10:55 - 2 Comments
In Hawaii, fewer—but more deadly—copter crashes
JOHNS HOPKINS (US)—The number of sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii has dropped by 47 percent since an emergency FAA rule was adopted in 1994 following a spate of accidents. However, a new study finds the remaining crashes have become more deadly. (more…)
