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  2. Skyrocket - Wikipedia

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    The time interval between the images is about 0.1 seconds. A skyrocket is a type of firework that uses a solid-fuel rocket to rise quickly into the sky; a bottle rocket is a small skyrocket. At the apex of its ascent, it is usual for a variety of effects (stars, bangs, crackles, etc.) to be emitted. Skyrockets use various stabilisation ...

  3. List of aviation, avionics, aerospace and aeronautical ...

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    In-flight advisory given over 126.7 AIS Aeronautical Information Services A place mostly for presenting Flight Plans and filing reports AIXM Aeronautical information exchange model ALC Automatic level control ALI Airworthiness Limitation Item ALNA Airline network architecture ALS Approach lighting system: ALT 1: Alternate ALT 2: Altimeter: ALT ...

  4. Rocket (firework) - Wikipedia

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    1.4 Consumer Display Rocket. A rocket is a pyrotechnic firework made out of a paper tube packed with gunpowder that is propelled into the air. Types of rockets include the skyrockets, which have a stick to provide stability during airborne flight; missiles, which instead rotate for stability or are shot out of a tube; and bottle rockets, smaller fireworks – 1½ in (3.8 cm) long, though the ...

  5. List of NASA's flight control positions - Wikipedia

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    TIMELINE generates the pre-flight timelines for the flight plan, monitors in-flight crew activities and coordinates activities with other flight controllers. Trajectory (TRAJ) TRAJ tracks the spacecraft's position in orbit to support acquisitions, plotting, external notifications, conjunction screening, and debris conjunction message evaluation ...

  6. Glossary of RAF code names - Wikipedia

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    Sortie – a flight by one aircraft, thus a mission by one squadron might be termed as 11 sorties. Tally-ho – radio-telephony code word for 'enemy in sight'. Vector - fighter controllers' code word giving a heading to steer. Window – an early term for chaff, aluminium foil dropped to confuse enemy radar. [1]

  7. TSA shocked to find 82 fireworks and 3 knives in a woman's ...

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    The TSA officer "was shocked" to find that the bag contained "82 consumer grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and one canister of pepper spray," the TSA said in a statement Friday.

  8. Airline transport pilot licence - Wikipedia

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    Military pilots who are 21 years or older with 750 hours total time. Graduates with a four-year degree in aviation from certain approved universities, that have 1000 hours of total flight time and are 21 years or older. [12] Graduates with a two-year degree in aviation, who have 1250 hours and are 21 years or older.

  9. 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School - Wikipedia

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    The service companies of KF Defence Programs and Southport Aerospace Centre provide all support services for 3 CFFTS, including aircraft maintenance and airfield operations. [1] 3 CFFTS uses civilian pilots to teach primary pilot training and air navigator courses. Military pilots are employed to teach helicopter and multi-engine aircraft ...