Aircraft Disasters
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THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 6 1949 — Sikorsky Aircraft Division totals more than 20 hours flight time on its H-19 Air Force helicopter.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 6 1957 — A Lockheed “Electra” makes its first successful test flight.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 6 1960 — The first flight of the Sikorsky S-61L helicopter is made in the United States. It serves as a transport craft as well as patrol, rescue, and even anti- submarine duty.
THIS DAY IN AVIATION December 6 1975 — The first airmail flight by a supersonic aircraft is made by the Tupolev Tu-144, carrying mail between Moscow and Alma Ata, within the USSR.
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December 2017 26 27 Chapter 9 Navigation 28 29 Chapter 8 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 26 27 Chapter 9 Navigation 28 29 Chapter 8 Aircraft in Motion 30 1 Chapter 8/9 Review Chapter 8/9 Test Flight Line Friday 2 3 4 Chapter 7 Basic Aeronautics Review and Test 5 NTSB Accident Investigation 6 7 Presentations 8 Patriots Point Field Trip 9 10 11 12 Intro to Aviation Final Exam 13 14 15 Chapter 21 Rocket Fundamentals 16 17 18 Chapter 21 Test 19 Rocket Launch 20 ½ Day 21 HOLIDAY VACATION BEGINS 22 23
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Aircraft Disasters
Today’s Mission Requirements Research Aircraft Type. Research and document air disaster Develop Presentation relating to research and present to class. Complete Activity Worksheet EQ: Describe air disaster lessons learned and their benefits to aviation.
NTSB / FAA Reports http://lessonslearned.faa.gov/index.cfm List the Title of the Aircraft Accident: Create a 5 to 10 minute multimedia presentation outlining your investigation. The presentation will include: Title slide with team member names Information regarding the aircraft Accident overview Accident board findings Accident board recommendations Key safety issues Any regulatory and/or policy changes and lessons learned Be sure to use pictures, videos and/or sound recordings. Complete Worksheet Complete Worksheet conclusion questions.
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