I am looking to get into freelance aerospace and defense consulting with any company looking to immediately start doing business with the Government, but really don't know how to start. I have over 20-years aerospace and defense spares, repairs, and consumable parts procurement experience with...

Air Force conducts live test of MOAB (EXCERPT) PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the Air Force, Directorate of Public Affairs Release No. 1120034 Nov 20, 2003 Air Force conducts live test of MOAB EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Eglin Air Force Base's Air Armament

Hello to the group. I just read a Google groups thread from a few years ago, on the Allison V-1710 engine. Two of the posts included a reference to a DARPA project to develop an engine for long range cruise missiles. It used a diesel engine as its core. Can anyone provide information on this...

what a lot of ****

http://www.geocities.com/fscswheelsvstracks/sld025.htm UK Tracer/US FSCS Rob

No name given for the Japanese company. Anybody know what Japanese company might possess such capability? Mitsubishi comes to mind. They have divisions that are involved in nearly everything. Dave VIENNA, March 12 (Reuters) - A company from Japan, the only country to be attacked with an atomic...

The Bush administration has outlined the following criteria for a "dangerous state": 1. It has or plans to acquire, weapons of mass destruction. 2. It ignores United Nations directives. 3. It unilaterally abrogates international treaties.

Dear Forum Members does anyone have a date for the Korean wartime ejection of USAF pilot Major Charles Maultsby who later flew with the famous THUNDERBIRDS or better still have any idea if he is still alive and if so contactable. Sincere regards Mike Bennett Project: Get Out and Walk

I ran into quite a few guys who flew P-39's. The all said the same thing. It had dangerous flat spin characteristics. . Benig bombardier I asked, "what the hell is .that?" They explained. I don't remember what they said so I can't explain it here. But I am sure guys like Ed and Dudley...

Combat Related Special Compensation update for Sept. 8-12 (EXCERPT) Combat Related Special Compensation update for Sept. 8-12 Another 189 applications for the Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) were received by the Physical Disability Division during the week of Sept. 8-12. This brings...

Jeff Jones wrote: This is hilarious coming from a supporter of a president who should have a placard reading "The Buck Stops Anywhere But Here" sitting on his desk. "It's the Cia's fault! It's the CIA's fault! It's the CIA's fault! ad.naseum But when you setup the whole scheme with...

Veteran fighter pilots try to help close training gap (EXCERPT) Associated Press SUMTER--The Air Force is dealing with a training gap, By pairing veteran Reserve fighter pilots with less-experienced fliers. While the Air Force needs 330 to 380 new pilots a year, it has the resources to train...

Not likely. Just came from Nellis and spoke to a Colonel. He said they are pouring tens of millions into expansions, additions and improvements in almost every area. I think Nellis will be around for a while. Arthur Kramer Visit my WW II B-26 website at: http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer

are variable geometry intakes on fighter aircraft primarily there to reduce ram drag or to manipulate the shock wave in the nacelle? -- Curiosity killed the cat, and I'm gonna find out why!

Calling all aviation enthusiasts – this is your chance to see two classic RAF movies on the big screen. To commemorate Battle Of Britain Week in this the 60th Anniversary Year of D-Day, HULL SCREEN – East Yorkshire's only art house cinema is bringing two classic British films back to the silver...

How close to the original Wright Flyer is the new replica? Is it also true that the reason it won't fly is that modern flyers can't mimic the Wright brothers art of handling wing warp as good or that the conditions for modern flight HAVE to be better than in 1903? Will the replica attempt to fly...

http://w3.kill-9.com/rpg-man.mpg There is an mpeg file circulating around the net, showing a guy aiming a rocket launcher at ??? and I was curious if anybody else sees the same things that I do. Contrary to popular opinion, I believe all shots that were fired at this guy were fired from behind.

http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99991859 Rob

Hi all! I've come across the phrase: Bravo Zulu a couple of times in this group, and I'd like to know exactly what the phrase means, and if someone knows the origin of the phrase. My first guess would be that its connected to Adm. Zumwaldt in soe way? cheers, Morten

It is sad to report that famous Polish/Canadian CF-105 Arrow test pilot has died as reported on this evenings CTV News. Jan flew with the RAF during WWII emigrating to Canada after the war. He became AVRO Canada's chief test pilot. First on the CF-100 where he was credited with a first, breaking...