...Instrumentation & Avionics (Nov 10-13, 2015) The following questions based on the knowledge of chapter 7 Pitot-static instruments Airspeed and airspeed indicator The altimeter and Altitudes Gyroscopic instruments Attitude indicator Turn Coordinator Heading indicator 1. When activated, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) transmits on A. | 400 MHz (current models) and 121.5/243.0 MHz (older models) | B. | 406 MHz (current models) and 121.5/243.0 MHz (older models) | C. | 400 MHz (current models) and 121.5 MHz (older models) | | 1. Answer B is correct. An ELT is an Emergency Locator Transmitter. ELTs are designed to automatically activate in the event of a crash and send out a signal that can be heard by SAR (Search and Rescue) personnel. * Modern ELTs operate on 406 MHz. These encode your aircraft's identification into the signal they send, and also encode your exact location if the ELT is coupled to an appropriate GPS. 406 MHz ELTs are monitored by orbiting satellites (global coverage) which are designed to alert appropriate SAR (search and rescue) personnel. * Older generation ELTs operate on 121.5 MHz. These do not encode an aircraft identification and also for other reasons have traditionally had a high false-alarm rate. While 121.5 MHz are still installed in many GA aircraft, it is recommended that operators switch to current generation ELTs. In either case, the ELT is generally a brightly colored box (yellow, red, or orange, typically)...
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...Etymology Project In a distant province lays the village of Galway. It is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains with very high altitudes. The lush valley provides the town with a booming agriculture. However, the village specializes in selling an antique conglomeration of furniture, jewelry, and just about every other trinket one would want to lay eyes on. Galway became well-known for all their fabulous objects. Therein lay the problem. Their great wealth attracted the eye of a leprechaun. Now you must believe in leprechauns and unicorns, and you might believe that leprechauns are cute little characters dressed in green and full of fun, but they are actually nasty beasts. They’re devious creatures always on the lookout for bright shiny objects. They lead an itinerant life searching for valuables. They are surprisingly small in stature but very strong. They exercise everyday through aquatic sports, such as swimming, water polo, etc., and are very concerned about their figures. One day, a leprechaun named Patrick happened upon the small town. His eyes gleamed at the riches that lay before him, and instantly he wanted it all. However, he knew that he would need a plan to loot and carry off all of the riches. So, he ambled into town. He told the town folks that he and his buddies placed a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. His conjecture was that they would fall for this prank. Then, he waited and sure enough, during the next sun-shower, a rainbow appeared in the sky...
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...Density altitude • The efficiency of the propeller or rotor — which for a propeller (effectively an airfoil) behaves similarly to lift on wings. • The power output of the engine — power output depends on oxygen intake, so the engine output is reduced as the equivalent “dry air” density decreases and produces even less power as moisture displaces oxygen in more humid conditions. Aircraft taking off from a "hot and high" airport such as the Quito Airport or Mexico City are at a significant aerodynamic disadvantage. The following effects result from a density altitude which is higher than the actual physical altitude:[2] • The aircraft will accelerate slower on takeoff as a result of reduced power production. • The aircraft will need to achieve a higher true airspeed to attain the same lift - this implies both a longer takeoff roll and a higher true airspeed which must be maintained when airborne to avoid stalling. Density Altitude Computation Chart[1] Density altitude is the altitude relative to the standard atmosphere conditions (ISA) at which the air density would be equal to the indicated air density at the place of obser• The aircraft will climb slower as the result of revation. In other words, density altitude is air density given duced power production and lift. as a height above mean sea level. “Density altitude” can also be considered to be the pressure altitude adjusted for Due to these performance issues, a plane’s takeoff weight non-standard temperature...
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...Question 1. After understanding and analyzing the tragedy of Mount Everest , May 1996 that took lives of eight climbers during summit attempts, we can conclude that the tragedy may occur due to several root causes whether it is by nature or human error. The major factor that leads to this tragedy is that all the climbers are lack of team work and communication. Even though they are in the same expedition but they have their own individual’s goal, eager to reach at the summit. For example, Jon Krakauer one of the clients of Adventure Consultant said that he felt disconnected from the climbers around him, they were a team in name only. Supposedly, during the acclimatization exercises, the climbers should take time to get to know each other, learn their responsibilities as a team build their confidence and trust to their teammates, instead they were doubting each other whether they could rely own their team member during difficult times. That also might cause this tragedy, which is lack of trust towards team member. One of the potential causes of the tragedy was overconfidence. Overconfidence occurs when leaders believe that their experience, abilities, skill, or maybe even luck, will allow them to overcome any challenge they face. Research has shown that such overconfidence can lead to poor decision making as leaders substitute their own personal skill for careful analysis of the situation and planning. Hall, in particular, may have been prone to overconfidence. He had reached...
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...Michael Lally Narrative Essay 11/2/2013 The Greatest Experience of my Life “The biggest risk in life is not taking any risk.” Mountaineering is a risk, a danger , fun and a learning about life. It was a feeling of great joy and achievement at the summit - a triumphant success - after overcoming danger, fear, and risk of death. With the purpose of having fun and spending our time, my two cousins, Avinash and Avijit. and I planned to go for trekking to the world’s biggest mountain pass, Thorung La Pass. It was a breathtaking experience. In the beginning of our journey, it was fun. But ‘danger’ and ‘risk’ is a part of every trekking and we soon came to know this as we went higher altitude. Also the immature leadership and dispute between us led to the problem that we had never faced before. “How far is it now?” Avinash asked in a hushed tone. ”Probably, 2 hours more.”. I replied. It was the first day of our trekking and we were tired walking continuously for 7 hours. The weight of the trekking bag and boots added the exhaustion making every one of us look pale. We were all full of sweat. It was soon going to be night so we had to walk fast. Suddenly the weather became a bump on our road. The weather turned blustery. It started lightening and thundering with heavy squall. We were in dilemma how to handle the situation. But then I saw a small hut in the jungle, we rushed towards the hut, waited there for the weather to...
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...FETAC Level 5 Research and Study Skills (5N3113) - Learning outcome 10 - "Achieve short and medium-term learning goals.” FETAC Level 5 Research and Study Skills (5N3113) - Learning outcome 10 - "Achieve short and medium-term learning goals.” 1. What is your long-term goal? Define it using SMART S = Specific: complete the 7 peaks challenge both lists M = Measurable: all 9 peaks in 10 years A = Achievable: I believe it is achievable as I have good climbing skills and enough time to complete R = Resourced/Relevant: I have resourced all gear and training required. I also know how to live off the land to reduce costs. Travel costs are the biggest cost involved T = Time Based: I have 10 years to complete and if required I can extend the time frame to suit myself. 2. What is your long-term goal? Define it using SMART S = Specific: complete the 7 peaks challenge both lists M = Measurable: all 9 peaks in 10 years A = Achievable: I believe it is achievable as I have good climbing skills and enough time to complete R = Resourced/Relevant: I have resourced all gear and training required. I also know how to live off the land to reduce costs. Travel costs are the biggest cost involved T = Time Based: I have 10 years to complete and if required I can extend the time frame to suit myself. 2. Understand what will cause it to be achieved. Break down these causes and identify what will enable these to happen. Ensure every listed item can be tracked back to...
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...1. What are the 6 tables used for air decompression? 1) No-Decompression limits & Reptet Group Designatoin Table for No"D" Air Dives. 2) Air Decompression Table. 3)Residual Nitrogen. Timetables for Repet Air Dives. 4)Sea Level Equivalent Depth Table. 5)Repet Groups Associated w/ Initial Ascent to Altitude Table. 6) Required Surface Interval Before Ascent to Altitude After Diving. 2. What are the 3 modes of the Air Decompression Tables? (1) In-water decompression using air. (2) In-water decompression using on air & O2. (3) Surface decompression on O2. 3. True or False; The Repet Group Designator for air decompression and air/O2 decompression are the same? True, they are the same for both. 4. What is required to dive a second dive team when you have divers decompressing in the chamber? The chamber and surface-supplied diving system must have separate air supplies. 5. What is your course of action if you decide to Sur"D" your diver while he is at his 30'or 20' O2 stop in-water decompression stop? Multiply all remaining in-water O2 time 1.1, divide the total by 30, then round up the results to the next highest half period. (:15) 6. What are the benefits of using oxygen during decompression? The use of oxygen helps accelerate elimination of excess nitrogen from the body. 7. What two things directly effect nitrogen absorption in the body? Depth and time at...
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...Elevation TrainingMask Global Initiative China & Germany Table of Contents | Executive Summary | 1 | Proposal NEI | 2 | Company Information | 4 | Product Information | 5 | Preliminary Indicators of Need | 6-11 | China | 6 | Germany | 10 | Industry Information | 11-18 | China | 11 | Germany | 14 | Competition Information | 18-22 | China | 18 | Germany | 19 | Target Audience | 22-24 | China | 22 | Germany | 23 | Ch 1: Globalization Imperative | 14-18 | Ch 2: Economic Environment | 18-21 | Ch 3: Political Environment | 22-23 | Ch 4: Legal/Regulatory Environment | 24 | Ch 5: Global Cultural Environment | 27 | Hofstede’s Analysis | 31 | Ch 6: Global Market Research | 33 | Ch 7: Products & Service for Consumers | 35 | Ch 8: International Marketing Channels | 37 | Ch9: Communication with the World Consumer | 39 | Ch 10: Pricing Decisions | 40 | Final Decisions | | Work Cited | | Appendix | ## | NEI PROPOSAL The United States currently has the world’s strongest economy and contains a labor force of 155.4 million as of 2013, including unemployment. When compared to the year 2010 we had 154.9 million people in the labor force, giving a pretty stagnant amount of labor over these years. Manufacturing as well as other fields of work such including transportation and extraction make up a large portion for labor (20.3%). Sectors with managerial and technical positions...
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...covered exterior as opposed to the bursting with lava interior core. Moses has always been fascinated by this fact and wants to visit the mountain by climbing it. He has been warned by many that the trek is strenuous and that it needs proper training and stamina to actually reach the top. Moses’s interest in climbing and experiencing the Kilimanjaro mountain, its environment and wildlife rose high when he learnt that it is listed as an official site amongst the seven natural wonders of the world. His close friend Jemima is very excited to go on the trek with Moses. She asks him to tell her all he knows about the mountain. Moses is very excited and tells her, “Mount Kilimanjaro is a wonder. It is not only a snow covered peak with an altitude of 5,895m above sea level but also a dormant volcano in a 1.5 mile wide crater as a part of the Kibo portion of the mountain. Kilimanjaro is not only the tallest peak in Africa but also the ‘highest free standing mountain’ in the world. This is opposed to the other mountains that are widespread as mountain ranges. There are many peculiar features to this natural wonder. It is located just 3 degrees south of equator which is an area known for high temperatures, but Kilimanjaro has a permanent snow covered peak all year long. This is an extremely astonishing feature and a natural phenomenon. Basically the enormous height of the mountain is responsible for this climate diversity. Mount Kilimanjaro represents all of earth’s climate types...
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...Acclimatization to High Altitudes Elevations below 5,000 feet have little noticeable effect on healthy people. However, at higher elevations the atmospheric pressure is reduced, and the body tissues get less oxygen. This means that soldiers cannot work or exercise as well at high altitudes. The limiting effects of high elevation are often most pronounced in older soldiers and persons with low levels of fitness. Due to acclimatization, the longer a soldier remains at high altitude, the better his performance becomes. Generally, however, he will not perform as well as at sea level and should not be expected to. For normal activities, the time required to acclimatize depends largely on the altitude. In order to insure that soldiers who are newly assigned to altitudes above 5,000 feet are not at a disadvantage, it is recommended that 30 days of acclimatization, including regular physical activity, be permitted before they are administered a record APFT. Before acclimatization is complete, people at high altitudes may suffer acute mountain sickness. This includes such symptoms as headache, rapid pulse, nausea, loss of appetite, and an inability to sleep. The primary treatment is further acclimatization or returning to a lower altitude. Once soldiers are acclimatized to altitudes above 5,000 feet, deacclimatization will occur if they spend 14 or more days at lower altitudes. For this reason, soldiers should be permitted twice the length of their absence, not to exceed 30 days...
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...Running head: PREVENTION AND TREATMEMT PLAN FOR JUSTIN PERDUE Prevention and Treatment Plan for Justin Perdue October 9, 2015 Prevention and Treatment Plan for Justin Perdue Justin Perdue is a Caucasian, non-Hispanic twelve year old male brought in by his Mother for complaint of shortness of breath and wheezing while playing soccer. Patient also states that he has had a headache, and feels dizzy, and very tired since he moved to Colorado. Patient is up to date on immunizations per CDC recommendations. The patient’s Mother stated that he was a normal vaginal delivery, normal birth weight, at nine months. He does not take any medications, and has no known allergies, and no history of recent illness, or travel out of the country. Jason’s BMI is within normal range for his age, and he eats a diet low in fiber, and high in carbohydrates. He does not smoke, or use drugs or alcohol. Patient goes to public school, and participates in physical education. Jason also plays weekly baseball, soccer, and basketball. No history of any injuries. Jason moved from Southern California to Denver, Colorado 3 days ago. The family flew from California to Colorado. Patient lives in a single family home with his Mother, Father, younger sister, and one small terrier dog. Jason’s Father has a history of cardiovascular disease, he had a myocardial infarction in 2000, and both Mother and Father have diabetes. Paternal Grandfather died from complications...
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...seabed in deep water. The concentration of oxygen is higher in the surface waters than it is in water close to the seabed. Suggest why. (2) 2. The graph shows oxygen dissociation curves for toadfish haemoglobin and for mackerel haemoglobin. Explain how the shape of the curve for toadfish haemoglobin is related to where the toadfish is normally found. (2) 3. An increase in respiration in the tissues of a mammal affects the oxygen dissociation curve of haemoglobin. Describe and explain how. (2) 4. There is less oxygen at high altitudes than at sea level. People living at high altitudes have more red blood cells than people living at sea level. Explain the advantage of this to people living at high altitude. (2) High altitude High altitude 5. Sea level Sea level The graph shows oxygen dissociation curves for people living at high altitude and for people living at sea level. Explain the advantage to people living at high altitude of having the oxygen dissociation curve shown in the graph. (2) 6. The graph below shows oxygen dissociation curves from mammals of different size. Describe the relationship between the size of mammals and the oxygen dissociation curves of their haemoglobins. (1) 7. Heat from respiration helps mammals to maintain a constant body temperature. Use this information to explain the relationship between the surface area to volume ratio of mammals and the oxygen dissociation curves of their haemoglobins....
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...team make their way across Nepal, with titles providing locales and the elevation of those places. Once they reach base camp, though, their work isn't even nearly ready to begin. There's a 40-day training period for the team, in which the less-experienced climbers must prepare their minds and bodies for the trek. One of the more ingenious moves in William Nicholson and Simon Beaufoy's screenplay is how it establishes the threats. They aren't what we might expect, either. There's little talk of avalanches or faulty equipment or the treacherous drops. Almost all of the discussion focuses on the health effects of reaching the cruising altitude of a commercial airliner, and they are all, predictably, horrifying. Hypothermia can make a person feel hot enough to strip off his or her clothes in freezing temperatures. A condition known as high-altitude cerebral edema causes swelling of the brain, and then there's the pulmonary form of edema, in which blood and other fluids collect in the lungs, essentially drowning the afflicted person. It's all setup for the extended climax, which takes up almost half of the film. The climbers, having reached the summit (or as close as they're able to get), must return. That's when the storm hits. On the mountain, there are the mountaineers: Clarke's Hall, Josh Brolin as the man with the dark cloud following him, John Hawkes as a man on his last climb, Jake Gyllenhaal as one of the gung-ho owner of a competing guide company, Naoko Mori as the woman...
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...1. How could JetBlue have better communicated with its internal stakeholders across the country on Valentine’s Day and during the days that followed to enhance its image with customers? Stakeholders have their own perception before they begin their interaction with the organization. Usually, the perception is based on what they have read, been told, and what they have been exposed to. JetBlue needed to have ensured the quality of each and every interaction. Updating their web site accordingly, placing automated phone calls telling people that their flights have been canceled and that they were being given a free flight voucher. They needed to make sure that they emphasized how sorry they were and that it is due to the weather, but they were doing everything possible to alleviate the situation. 2. Should the corporate communications team at JetBlue have arrange for CEO David Neeleman to appear on the national television news and talk show circuit following the crisis? What might be the potential benefits and risks to the company’s reputation? The corporate communications team should have arranged for David Deeleman to appear on the talk shows and news shows. He could be potentially pitted against the customers that were unhappy about it, and he may interact with people who are motivated by emotion. It is how he handles the situation. He should have gone on those shows and apologized, spoke about the weather conditions, emphasized it. Also owned up the JetBlue’s mistakes...
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...living at altitude would improve the performance of athletes that compete in the 400-meter dash at sea level. Altitude training is a form of exercise that athletes use to enhance their performance. When training at a greater altitude, it is more difficult for oxygen to reach the muscles because of the thin air. After the training period, a return to sea level can lead a body to acclimatize to the lower level of oxygen, which results in improving the delivery of more oxygen to the muscles and an increase of their VO2 max. Athletes from many different sports use this kind of training to aid them. However, there is debate in which altitude might just have a physiological benefit. Critics question whether it is just a psychological advantage that helps athlete’s performance once they return back to sea level. Nummela and Rusko’s aim of this study was to “establish the effects of living high and training low on sea-level performance in sprint athletes”(2000, p411). The chosen subjects were made up of eighteen 400m runners or hurdlers, all of which were well-trained and performing at high intensities (Nummela & Rusko, 2000,p412). The participating subjects were split into two groups for the study: six men and two women, who ran for the Finnish national team. They were required to live at altitude and to train at sea level, while the remaining ten men both lived and trained at sea level (Nummela & Rusko, 2000,p412). The average age of the group living at the altitude house was...
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