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Air to air refuelling ⛽️ increases mission flexibility allowing aircraft to take off with a lighter fuel load, prioritising payload over fuel. This allows for greater mission flexibility, as aircraft can be refueled mid-flight to adapt to changing operational needs.
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No Multi Eng Trg? . But it’s not that far fetched in my opinion . If you gave students c200 live hrs on Prefect and Texan, building lots of airmanship and experience, and then with majority of OCUs now being TR based I don’t see why they couldn’t cope.
With the fate of the Hawk T2 training aircraft decided, what does the future hold for the UK's Fast Jet Training? Our latest Expert Article from Ascent's Head of Business Development, suggests the way forward could be a more cohesive training pipeline.
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RT @RoyalFamily: “By providing world-leading training to our allies, you contribute to a shared commitment to peace, security and co-operat….
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A very comprehensive break down of Air to Air refuelling ⛽️ . You can never have enough tanker aircraft and having an ever present fleet trumps an individual aircrafts fuel capacity 🤙🏻.
An air-to-air refuelling🧵1/25. We are all very comfortable with refuelling our cars, either at the pump or a charging point. It’s a static, relatively safe process that allows us to extend the range of our vehicle. So why and how do we do this for aircraft?
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RT @SkyNews: NASA is accelerating plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon, and they claim it could happen by 2030.
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NASA claimed it would be ready to launch a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor to the moon by 2030. Sky News asked experts why and how it might work.
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A wet runway significantly impacts takeoff performance by reducing aircraft acceleration and increasing the takeoff distance required. Standing water can cause hydroplaning, where tires lose contact with the runway surface, reducing directional control and braking effectiveness
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The first radio control tower was established at Cleveland Municipal Airport in 1930s. Controllers used radios to communicate with pilots, providing basic instructions. 1935 the 1st Air Route Traffic Control Center was created in Newark New Jersey by the US Bureau of Air Commerce
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NASA Selects Six Companies to Provide Orbital Transfer Vehicle Studies - NASA. @RocketLab two studies will feature the upper stage of the company’s Neutron rocket, as well as a long-life orbital transfer vehicle based on its Explorer spacecraft.
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NASA has selected six companies to produce studies focused on lower-cost ways to launch and deliver spacecraft of various sizes and forms to multiple,
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Skyrora makes UK space history!.We’re the 1st British manufacturer to receive a launch licence for a commercial vehicle — Skylark L. The future of sovereign UK spaceflight is here. 👉 Read more: #Skyrora #UKSpace #SkylarkL #LaunchLicence
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Crosswind landings. The crab technique, used by many airliners, can be an easy way to maintain centreline, but it requires quite a bit of judgement and timing to kick off the crab just before touchdown using a combination of rudder and aileron.
Jet2 plane struggles to land at Leeds Bradford Airport as strong winds batter parts of the UK. Storm Floris latest:
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RT @TheBarmyArmy: Remembering the legendary Graham Thorpe today, one year on from his tragic passing ❤️
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RT @ForcesNews: 73 years ago, WRAF Volunteer Reserve pilots became eligible to earn their RAF Wings✈️ . The first female pilot to be award….
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That is the best book I’ve ever read, wow😮 . My thoughts and feelings on the RAF’s vital role in the Falklands War and the importance of a robust organic naval fighter force have been completely changed. What a leader. 🦈
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What a day to be alive. Seriously miss this event. If I make it to CDS it will be the first thing on my to-do list. ✅ .
#OnThisDay 1999 the last @RoyalNavy Command Field Gun competition took place at the final Royal Tournament at #earlscourt The winners were @HMNBDevonport A much reduced version of the sport is still run @HMS_Collingwood as the annual @RNRMC.Trophy.
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The 50 Apache AH-64E, currently in service with the British Army Air Corps, delivery was completed in March 2025 at Boeing’s Arizona facility. Upgrades over the Mk1 include engines, improved sensors, modernized cockpit, and enhanced connectivity via Link 16 for real-time data.
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Shows how important our overseas territories are for geopolitical influence; providing the UK with a presence. Military and defence, maritime and Trade Routes, economic assets: scientific and environmental roles. Their dispersed locations create a network of strategic outposts.
China has extensive space cooperation with several key Latin America countries. It has two TT&C stations in Argentina including the Xi’an Satellite Control Centre which is controlled by the Xi’an Satellite TT&C Control Centre known as Base 26. See the latest #ChartingChina
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