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Aviation's role is therefore to impress upon physicists of this calibre with the urgency of the matter and to aid them with statistical and peripheral investigations that will help to clarify the background to the central mathematics and physical puzzles.
Aviation's role appears to be to establish facilities to handle many of the peripheral and statistical investigations to help fill in the background on electrostatics.
The same thing is happening in aviation propulsion; the nuclear fuels are promising to be tremendously powerful in their effect, but excessively complicated in their application, unless there can be some means of direct conversion as in the strontium 90 cell.
www.eskimo.com /~bilb/freenrgl/grav56.txt   (8872 words)

  
 Aviation Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In Army circles, both of these aviation organizations were believed to have been unreliable in performing their mission of supporting the ground forces--even after having been given resources to do so.
Since Army Aviation had demonstrated its commitment to the support of the ground battle in Vietnam, however, opposition to a separate aviation branch began to wane.
Aviation officer basic and advanced courses were begun at Fort Rucker in 1984, and a gradual consolidation of aviation-related activities followed.
www.8bde.eustis.army.mil /222/avn_branch.htm   (1922 words)

  
 The History of Agricultural Aviation in Glenn County
It is the second definition that relates to the pioneers of agricultural aviation in the Sacramento Valley.
In 1928 he was the first aviator to sow rice fields from the air.
The development of agricultural aviation, popularly known as crop dusting, began a new chapter in rice cultivation and pesticide application in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
www.colusi.org /linked/html/history_of_agricultural_aviation.htm   (1930 words)

  
 Army Aviaton History
To avoid the expense of having two aviation organizations with overlapping functions, the War Department and later the Department of Defense (DOD) established restrictions on the roles and missions of Army aviation and on the size and type of Army aircraft.
Finally, some prominent aviators opposed the establishment of aviation as a separate branch because it was feared that aviation, as a new but very costly branch without senior leaders, would not be able to compete with other branches for funding resources.
Furthermore, as aviation technology and tactics became more and more complex, it was increasingly difficult for aviation officers to be both aviation soldiers and competitive members of their respective branches of the Army.
www.aircav.com /histavn.html   (3310 words)

  
 1956 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1956 was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
November 4 - 1956 Hungarian Revolution: Soviet troops invade Hungary to crush a revolt that started on October 23.
November 6 - U.S. presidential election, 1956: Republican incumbent Dwight D. Eisenhower is reelected by defeating Democrat challenger Adlai E. Stevenson in a rematch of their contest four years earlier.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1956   (1978 words)

  
 U.S. Army Aviation Museum | preserving the Past... for the Future   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Because of the rugged terrain of the Korean peninsula, the value of helicopters came to be recognized by all the services; the demand for both helicopters and trained aviators consistently exceeded the supply.
As a result of the expansion of both aviation and artillery training, Fort Sill became overcrowded, and the Army decided to move the Army Aviation School to a different post.
In March 1955, the Army Aviation Center was established at Rucker, and in October of that year the post was given permanent status with the name change from Camp Rucker to Fort Rucker.
www.armyavnmuseum.org /history/past2.html   (616 words)

  
 First Flight Centennial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Born into an "aviation family" in 1946, he is the son of Paul Poberezny, founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and the organization's current president.
Poberezny is one of the most decorated men in the international aviation community, having received hundreds of trophies, awards and honors for his countless contributions to the world of flight.
Prior to joining APCO, Garvey was the first-ever five-term administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, where she successfully navigated the year 2000 transition, established a risk management approach across the entire aviation community to improve safety, and worked to expand the capacity and capabilities of the air traffic control system.
www.firstflightcentennial.org /100_Aviation_Heroes.html   (9420 words)

  
 Aviation Medicine Books 1940-1959   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Aviation cardiology; an outline of the diseases of the cardiovascular system as applied to aviation medicine.
Research notes from the Aviation Psychology Laboratory; research report of the U.S. Naval School of Aviation Medicine.
Studies in aviation medicine, carried out under the direction of the Committee on Aviation Medicine, Division of Medical Sciences, N. C., acting for the Committee on Medical Research, O. New Haven,, Yale Univ. School of Medicine Laboratory of Physiology.
www.medlina.com /aviation_medicine_books_1940-1959.htm   (1771 words)

  
 Fly-Low Publications Aviation News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Each spring since 1956, Aviation Week publishers have honored the best of the best in aerospace, recognizing the top individuals and teams who have made lasting contributions to the advancement of aerospace.
Aviation Week publishers praised BRS for its innovation and advances in aviation safety saying; Ballistic Recovery Systems will be recognized for its ongoing research, and development programs to equip ultra lights and light airplanes with emergency parachute systems for the specific purpose of saving life and offering pilots a last-resort option in life-threatening situations.
Aviation Week and Space Technology’s 48th annual Laureate Awards dinner will be held April 5th the winners, as well as this year's lifetime achievement Award recipient, will join a truly legendary honor role in aviation and aerospace accomplishment and distinction.
www.fly-low.com /feat0503/brs.html   (492 words)

  
 Kaman Aircraft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
During the first ten years the company operated exclusively as a designer and manufacturer of several helicopters that set world records and achieved many aviation firsts.
Since 1956 Kaman began to diversify as an aerospace subcontrator of McDonnell Douglas, Grumman and others.
In the mid-1960's Kaman diversified outside of the aerospace industry: with the expertise Kaman had gained in composite materials and the end of the need for skilled woodworkers to craft wooden rotor blades, the stage was set for a new venture.
www.eastcleveland.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Kaman   (722 words)

  
 Borges Dusters, Inc. v. Southmost Aviation (1957) 152 CA2d 25
It is alleged in the complaint that on or about April 8, 1954, while said aircraft was parked at the Calexico Airport, an agent and servant of defendant, Southmost Aviation, Inc., carelessly and negligently caused an aircraft of said defendant to collide with the plaintiff's aircraft, damaging it in the sum of $1,029.10.
It is further alleged, on information and belief, that the defendant, Southmost Aviation, Inc., was a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Texas and that at all times mentioned therein said corporation was engaged in doing business in the State of California.
Southmost Aviation, Inc., {Page 152 Cal.App.2d 27} made a special appearance in the action and moved the court to set aside the said service of summons.
online.ceb.com /calcases/CA2/152CA2d25.htm   (711 words)

  
 Budget and Fiscal Policy Committee - August 17, 2000
The airport was purchased by the County in 1956.
Taughannock Aviation has a lease covering this building, a new hangar, and the fuel farm that expires on December 31, 2016.
Taughannock Aviation also doesn’t own the land and their ability to obtain a loan is questioned.
www.co.tompkins.ny.us /legislature/committee/budget/8-17-00.html   (1992 words)

  
 1956 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aviation - Rail transport - Radio - Science
January 26 - 1956 Winter Olympic Games open in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
June 10 - 1956 Summer Olympics: Equestrian events open in Stockholm, Sweden.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/1956   (1978 words)

  
 Upjohn's Preston Parish to Receive NBAA Doswell Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He first became involved with corporate aviation in 1956 when he was asked to recommend and implement an aviation program for the company.
His commitment to business aviation has been clearly demonstrated through his continued service on national, as well as local, levels serving as co-founder, trustee and chairman of the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum.
NBAA represents the aviation interests of over 3,500 companies which own and operate general aviation aircraft as an aid to the conduct of their business, or are involved with business aviation.
web.nbaa.org /public/news/pr/1995/19950407-016.php   (389 words)

  
 Chapter 2b
In May 1956, the Aviation Section was moved from the Transportation Branch and became a separate element under the jurisdiction of the Headquarters Commandant.
As part of this realignment, the Aviation Section was assigned to the AOMC Adjutant General for administration, although it was placed under the operational control of the AOMC Transportation Office.
Renamed the USAOMC Army Aviation Branch, the organization was charged with administering and maintaining assigned aircraft and Redstone Army Airfield, providing military air transportation service, and operating the airfield for the command.
www.aviation.army.mil /airfield/chapter2b.html   (1835 words)

  
 Rotary Aircraft - Military Aircraft
Aviation combat missions are performed by maneuver forces engaged in shaping the battlespace and conducting decisive combat operations by employing direct fire and standoff precision weapons in combined arms operations.
Army aviation doctrine focuses on the integration and synchronization of helicopters as a member of the combined arms team.
The United States Army Aviation Center (USAAVNC) was established at Fort Rucker in 1955, and in 1956, the Aviation School began mounting weapons on helicopters and developing air cavalry tactics.
fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/ac/rotary.htm   (1812 words)

  
 Dáil Éireann - Volume 158 - 28 June, 1956 - Committee on Finance. - Vote 52—Aviation and Meteorlogical Services.
Dáil Éireann - Volume 158 - 28 June, 1956 - Committee on Finance.
Dáil Éireann - Volume 158 - 28 June, 1956
That a sum not exceeding £280,380 be granted to complete the sum necessary to defray the Charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31st day of March, 1957, for Aviation and Meteorlogical Services.
www.oireachtas-debates.gov.ie /D/0158/D.0158.195606280006.html   (62 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Brezhnev
To prevent the formation of an anti-Soviet U.S.-China alliance, Brezhnev opened a new round of negotiations with the U.S. In May 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday.
In June 1977 he forced the retirement of Podgorny and became once again The Presidium or Praesidium (from Latin praesidium meaning protection or defense so plural presidia or praesidia) is the name for the executive committee of various legislative and organizational bodies.
Unlike the cult of Stalin, however, the Brezhnev cult was widely seen as hollow and cynical, and in the absence of the purge could command neither respect nor fear.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Brezhnev   (7046 words)

  
 Clark County, Nevada -  Aviation Musuem Special Artifact
One particular artifact stands out for many visitors is a red 1956 Ford Thunderbird, beautifully restored as a lead car/crash wagon.
This vehicle is a unique part of McCarran's and Southern Nevada's aviation history, and is now available for our many users to see and enjoy.
The museum is a joint project of the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Aviation.
www.co.clark.nv.us /parks/Special_Artifact.htm   (309 words)

  
 William Boeing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
William E. Boeing (October 1, 1881 - September 28, 1956) was the aviation pioneer who founded the Boeing Company.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan to a wealthy timber merchant.
He spent the remainder of his years in property development and thoroughbred horse breeding.
www.lexington-fayette.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/William_Boeing   (258 words)

  
 Aviation Photos: 1956
F-ORMG (cn 1956) View from the upper deck of the visitors terrace.
F-ORMG (cn 1956) Performing a go-around due to traffic on the runway.
N6114B (cn 1956) "The Original Air Bear" flown by Conrad Burgess of Golden Valley, NM at the 2004 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
www.airliners.net /search/photo.search?cnsearch=1956&distinct_entry=true   (271 words)

  
 Sukhoi Su-7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Sukhoi Su-7 (NATO designation Fitter) was a swept wing, turbojet-powered fighter-bomber used by the Soviet Union and its allies.
The prototype, designated S-1 'Strela,' first flew on 7 September 1955, and was first revealed to the world at the 1956 Aviation Day at.
Its wing planform was devised during the Korean War by TsAGI, the Soviet aeronautics bureau.
www.pineville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Sukhoi_Su-7   (981 words)

  
 1958 In Aviation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Also in 2003, an era in aviation history ended when the supersonic Concorde took off...
An AVB-E aviation bomb detonator exploded at the Sheberghan airfield in...
by many pilots to be the most technologically advanced cockpit in aviation.
www.wikiverse.org /1958-in-aviation   (209 words)

  
 Dudley J. Hill Jr., 85; Pilot, Business Owner (washingtonpost.com)
Dudley Jeffries Hill Jr., 85, a pilot for 60 years whose company provided aviation services for the Lancaster Airport Authority in Pennsylvania, died of cancer Sept. 28 at Moravian Manor nursing home in Lititz, Pa. He was a resident of Lancaster.
Hill was born in Richmond and was raised from infancy in Culpeper.
In 1956, Hill Aviation was asked by Lancaster Airport Authority to become the major fixed-base operation to fuel airlines as well as general and corporate aviation planes.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A62861-2004Oct25.html   (404 words)

  
 Republic of China Army Aviation
January 1, 1956: The 1st Corps in Lungkang and 2nd Corps in Fengshan established Aviation Sections under their respective commands.
September 1, 67: An Aviation Training Class was established at Fengshan, where the Aviation Squad of the 2nd Corps was based, The class was dedicated to training army aviators.
The aviation units under the Amry General Headquarters, the 1st Corps, the 2nd Corps, and the 8th Corps were decommisioned and consolidated as the Airborne Observation and Liaison Squadron.
www.taiwanairpower.org /army   (314 words)

  
 1956 In Aviation Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Cuban Aviation
In April of 1956 was aborted a military conspiracy against Batista, the leader was the Colonel Barquín, and by this event was prisoned the pilot Lt. Manuel Villafaña.
From the last days of 1957 until the fall of the Batista regime, the government of the United States imposed a restriction to the purchases of the Cuban Air Force, forcing the FAEC to do her purchasing with friendly government such as Mexico, Dominican Republic, Brazil and the United Kingdom.
Due to a farewell ceremony to Colonel Fred Hood, Chief of the USAF Mission to Cuba, a mass flying formation was scheduled on March 19th of 1956, with all the FAEC airplanes.
espanol.geocities.com /aviacuba/Mil2-2-e.html   (1376 words)

  
 U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Patel Launch Open Skies Talks in Effort to ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and India’s Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today launched Open Skies aviation talks between the two countries aimed at replacing the current, nearly half-century old agreement with a new deal designed to benefit consumers, the aviation industry and the economies of both countries.
Such a relationship needs to be supported by strong commercial aviation ties, he said, including more direct flights to serve the approximately 2 million passengers a year traveling between the two countries.
The current U.S.-India aviation agreement places restrictions on the number of airlines that can fly between the two countries, cities that can be served, the frequency of service and pricing.
www.dot.gov /affairs/dot905.htm   (392 words)

  
 Argentinian Army Aviation
1912 there was a Military Aviation School established, in 1914 aircraft took part in some manoeuvres for the first time, in 1945 the Army lost its air arm, because all aircraft were transfered to the Fuerza Aérea Argentinia.
During 1956 the Army Aviation became an independent service from the Air Force again.
In the following years the Army Aviation Command received an increasing number of aircraft and helicopters, which were used in a counter-insurgency operation against a Maxist guerilla group in 1975.
www.aeroflight.co.uk /waf/americas/arg/argentina-army-airforce.htm   (209 words)

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