Not all STOL airliner projects of the late 1960s and early 1970s were jets. In the late 1950s, Charles #Breguet worked on a four engine transport that not only utilized the propwash to "blow" the wing surface and its flaps, but had turboprop engines that were cross linked by a drive shaft to minimize impacts from engine failure. The ultimate development over a series of prototypes resulted in the #Breguet941. The increase in air travel in the 1960s meant that STOL airliners were one way of increasing airport capacity. Some airports even had STOL runways (LGA and DFW, for example). City center "STOLport" facilities were envisaged as helping offload airport traffic. McDonnell Aircraft obtained a license to market and build the aircraft for the US market as the McDonnell 188. Both #American #Airlines and #Eastern Air Lines tested the concept on a very limited basis particularly in the US Northeast corridor. The #McDonnell188 had four abreast seating with accommodation for 57 passengers using less than 1000 feet of runway to fly 500 miles. The fuselage was square section, so it was not pressurized. McDonnell did have plans for a pressurized version, the McDonnell 188E. The 188 was much smaller than the previous STOL airliner concepts I've posted, seating only 1/3 to 1/2 as many passengers as the previous designs I talked about. But it would have been ready for production before its jet STOL competitors. Passenger appeal wasn't great and the innovative cross shaft system added weight and maintenance complexity which in turn raised seat-mile costs. No orders resulted and the aircraft ended up with the French Air Force which withdrew them from use in 1974 due to the aircraft being maintenance intensive. Now I've got one more jet design and one more turboprop design to discuss, but keep in mind that these concepts were the focus of considerable effort by many companies at the same time the #BAe146 began development as the Hawker Siddeley HS.146. #avgeek #aviation #aircraft #planeporn #instaplane #McDonnellDouglas #instagramaviation #splendid_transport #instaaviation #aviationlovers #flight #AvgeekSchoolofKnowledge #AvGeekNation https://www.instagram.com/p/CfIijbmLRZ-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Up Up & Away, KLM A333 rotating off of RWY 10 heading out to POS then onwards to AMS. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, legally Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. (literal translation: Royal Aviation Company Plc.), is the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands. KLM is headquartered in Amstelveen, with its hub at nearby Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It is part of the Air France–KLM group and a member of the SkyTeam airline alliance. Founded in 1919, KLM is the oldest operating airline in the world, and has 35,488 employees with a fleet of 110 (excluding subsidiaries) as of 2021. KLM operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to 145 destinations. Aircraft Manufacturer: @airbus Aircraft Model: A330-300 Airline Company: @klm. Registration: PH-AKF Location: SXM/TNCM. Date: 30/9/2022 🛫 🛬 www.beeksphotos.sx 🛫 🛬 #tncm #sxm #flight #aviation #airplane #pilot #avgeek #travel #fly #aircraft #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #pilotlife #instagramaviation #instaaviation #sintmaartenphotographer #sxmphotographer #aviationgeek #planespotting #instaplane #flightattendant #airbus #airbuslovers #fyp #klm #myklmmoment #a333 #phakf #beeksphotos #3092022 (at Princess Juliana International Airport Sint Maarten) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjJPqt5uDZv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
5 factors to consider while selecting a flying school: @captpkyadav
1. What the alumni say about the flight school: Alumni testimonials are crucial when finding a flight academy that can cater to your needs as a future pilot.
2. Price-hidden costs: As you can imagine, training costs aren’t going to be cheap. Nonetheless, there may be hidden fees you may not have accounted for.
3. Employment rate: The better the school’s standing and reputation are, the more opportunities there will be for qualifying students to get worthwhile roles in the airline industry.
4. Quality is more important than price: A cheaply-priced flight school does not always mean it is the best choice for you. It is the quality of pilot training that is important.
5. Visit their facilities and meet one of their instructors: This one is a must. You can ask the flight school if you can visit the school and talk to an instructor and see the aircraft. Do not feel bad about asking for this.
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The new Terminal B at New York La Guardia offers some great vantage points for photographing the action on the ramp. Here a Southwest 737 gets ready to pass under one of the passenger skyways that connect the landside terminal with the gate areas. There’s an old saying about the prior “Big Three” American large airframe manufacturers from years ago- Lockheed was into systems, Douglas was into structures, and Boeing was into aerodynamics. If there’s one thing that proves Boeing’s abilities in aerodynamics, it would have to be the wing of the 737NG- in fact, I’d argue that the 737NG’s wing is one of the most unheralded aerodynamic marvels of modern transport, not because of what it can do but how it transformed what was a slow, small, short-haul jet in the 737-100/200 to the performer that the NG line is today, capable of transcontinental and transoceanic flight. Contrary to common belief, compared to the Classics, the NG’s wing is all new with a supercritical airfoil derived from the same work that led to the 777’s wing. It’s deeper in chord, longer span with lower wing loading. The inspar wing box is larger as well which allows more fuel. Over the 737-300, the 737-700 gains 4000 feet in service ceiling and depending upon where you look and the flight profile, 800 miles more range and all for a higher speed and less drag. When the 737NG was developed, it was stuck with a handicapped engine- the short landing gear meant that the new CFM56 versions for the NG couldn’t be as efficient as possible from larger fans like the CFM56s on the A320 family. This handicap I’d argue was offset handily by the 737NG wing design. #avgeek #aviation #aircraft #planeporn #LGA #LaGuardia #NewYork #NYC #airport #planespotting #instaplane #Boeing #737 #Southwest #Airlines #SWApic #instagramaviation #splendid_transport #instaaviation #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #flight #AvGeeksAero #AvgeekSchoolofKnowledge #AvGeekNation (at La Guardia (LGA) - New York City) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf-mVZbMCTu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Hello young souls, . Greetings from ninermike9M Malaysia! We hope this message finds you well. As we celebrate this blessed Friday (Salam Jumaat Barakah), we take a moment to pay tribute to the remarkable women in aviation across the globe, particularly in Malaysia. Their bravery, tenacity, and dedication to the aviation industry inspire us. . Today, we are delighted to introduce you to Ms Farah Hanan Othman a talented young woman serving as Quality Assurance Engineer at Hornbill Skyways, Sarawak, her outstanding work in the aviation industry is a testament to her passion and determination. . To learn more about her journey in aviation, we conducted an email interview. . We invite you to connect with her on LinkedIn and join us in recognizing the valuable contributions of women in aviation. #9Mwomeninaviation #womeninaviation . Click link on our bio to read more about this amazing achievement 💪😍 . Cheers 😎 ninermike9M Malaysia #9Mgreen #9Myoungsouls . #aviation #avgeek #aircraft #airport #aircraftengineer #lae #airbus #instaaviation #instaplane #fly #aviationdaily #aviationgeek #aircraftmechanic #caam #malaysiaairlines #malaysia #airasia #fireflyz #malindoair #boeing #maswings #kerjaya #maukerja #lepasanspm #icao (at SkyPark Subang Terminal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmItPzLxAQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=