Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 40 Issue 4
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Support for Concorde
FULL support for Concorde development was promised by Mr John Stonehouse, Minister of State, Ministry of Technology, when he opened the Concorde exhibition at Charing Cross…
Deutsche Luftfahrtschau 1968: A preview of the Seventh German Aviation Show which is to be held at Langenhagen Airport, Hanover, from April 26 to May 5
THE Deutsche Luftfahrtschau, or as it is more generally known, the Hanover Air Show, held every two years by the Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft‐ und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V…
The Rolls‐Royce RB.211 Three Shaft Turbofan: A description of the advanced technology turbofan engine now on order for the Lockheed 1011 three‐engined transport aircraft
THE Rolls‐Royce RB.211 turbofan engine in various ratings is on firm offer for the proposed large three‐engined transport aircraft such as the McDonnell Douglas DC‐10 and the…
The Outlook for Flight Simulators: The current status and standard of the flight simulator in airline crew training
J.M. HandsTHE status of the flight simulator for aircrew training has increased considerably the world over during the last five years to the extent that most major airlines now possess any…
The Dassault Mirage G: A short description of the French variable geometry prototype
Henri DeplanteON October 18, 1967, namely less than two years after the very first design work started, the Dassault experimental aircraft, Mirage G, made its first flight in Istres, under the…
A Boost for the Skyvan: A powerplant change has resulted in hot and high capability
SINCE it first flew on December 15 last year the first Garrett‐engined Skyvan, together with a second which flew on January 20th, had clocked some 70 hours flying time by the end…
Test Equipment for Rapid Automatic Check‐out and Evaluation: An account of an automatic testing rig for aircraft systems now in use by major airlines
A. DoigELECTRICAL and electronic equipment in the field has always needed some form of test rig (itself usually electrical) to demonstrate correct operation, or, alternatively, to show…
Effective Report Writing: A consideration of the reasons for inadequate report writing and an outline of a method to increase effectiveness
Gordon WainrightMany engineers and executives in the aerospace industry experience difficulty when it comes to the writing of reports. The reasons for this are discussed and it is suggested that…
Ear‐to‐ground
Sir James Martin, Managing Director and Chief Designer, Martin‐Baker Aircraft Co. is giving a dinner dance at the London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, on May 10 to celebrate 2,000…
Personalities in the news
The Minister of Technology, Mr Anthony Wedgwood Benn, in agreement with the Secretary of State for Defence, has appointed Captain W. E. Morris, R.N., as Director, Royal Naval…
Auxiliary Equipment
Details of Some Components Used for Subsidiary Services in Aircraft, Missiles and Space Vehicles. W & T Avery Ltd. have introduced a machine for bi‐directional testing into their…
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- Prof Phil Webb