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Manned Ornithopters
The idea of sculpting a flying machine based on the flapping mechanism used by birds is not a new one. Man has likely always dreamed of imitating the freedom that the flight of these birds would allow them. The ancient Greek legend of Daedalus and Icarus tells of how young Icarus sculpted wings of wax and feathers for himself in his pursuit of his dream of flight. But since the first successful flight of the Wright Brothers, the idea of designing an aircraft based on the exact same mechanisms of propulsion used by birds has been largely forgotten.
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Cessna?s CJ4 Prototype Takes to the Air
Fans of the Cessna CJ3 have been waiting for next progression in a series of outstanding aircraft and it seems the Cessna CJ4 is finally almost ready to go into mass production. Cessna took the CJ4 prototype for its first test flight on Monday and it appears that the flight was very successful.
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Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival
Cape Girardeau has been known as a friendly and welcoming destination for visitors since as early as the 1700s. Its beautiful landscapes, rich history and growing number of tourist attractions have seen an increase in visitors over the last few years, and one on their most popular attractions is the annual Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival. It is hosted by the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport and will take place between the 6th and the 7th of July 2008.
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Quad City Air Show in Iowa
Set to take place at the Davenport Airport in Iowa, on 21 and 22 June 2008, the Quad City Air Show is an event that welcomes the whole family with a program of activities and performances that has something for everyone. The 2008 Quad City Air Show is the 21st anniversary of this popular event and organizers are confident that it will be better than ever.
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The Science Behind Sonic Boom
When any aircraft travels through the air it continuously produces air-pressure waves similar to the waves seen behind a ship when its bow ploughs through the water. When an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, known as supersonic speed or Mach I, at about 760 miles per hour measured at sea level, it continually generates shockwaves which drop as a trail of sonic boom along its flight path. In relation to the aircraft, sonic boom sweeps backwards, away from the aircraft, in a cone shape. A person on the ground will hear the sonic boom as an explosion, similar to a clap of thunder, when the shock waves on the edges of the cone cross his location.
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Gripen Demo Aircraft Revealed
The exciting new Gripen Demo aircraft was recently unveiled at a ceremony that took place at the Saab Linköping site. The new aircraft has got a lot of people excited and the unveiling revealed a few new facts about the Gripen Demo aircraft.
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Bombardier Q400 Minimizes its Impact
With increasing pressure on companies to take responsibility for their carbon footprint, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, along with Horizon Air, chose Earth Day on 22 April 2008 to reiterate the features and benefits of the popular Q400 turboprop ? an airplane that is proving to be a top performer in its class, particularly with regard to its significantly reduced impact on the environment.
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Boeing and Airbus Advocate Better Air Traffic Control
While aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus are usually fierce competitors, they joined forces at Geneva recently during part of a pledge to cooperate in working towards improving environmental issues related to the industry.
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Odysseus Unmanned Aircraft Revealed by Aurora
Aurora Flight Sciences recently revealed the details of its new solar-powered airplane at the Boston Museum of Science. Called Odysseus, the radical new aircraft is not only unmanned, but it can stay aloft for up to five years. Aurora has been working in conjunction with its partners Sierra Nevada, Draper Laboratory and BAE Systems.
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Yeovilton International Air Day 2008
The Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day takes place once every year. This great event gives aviation fans a chance to admire their favorite aircraft up-close and personal, as well as see them in action.
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