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- 22 Jan 2016 06:16
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: NAL Saras Project demise:Root Cause discussion.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6824
Re: NAL Saras Project demise:Root Cause discussion.
DGCA Report: http://dgca.nic.in/accident/reports/VT-XRM.pdf Root Cause is likely BPA. Which means Pratt & Whitney contributed in good measure to the deaths. Not sure how engine relight test are performed so cannot comment. The report is comprehensive, as expected. Blame is spread wide and far. ...
- 22 Jan 2016 05:40
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: NAL Saras Project demise:Root Cause discussion.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6824
Re: NAL Saras Project demise:Root Cause discussion.
Sir, I hve read it when it came out and skimmed through again a year ago. The report does point out the reasons for the crash as it should. But is the crash the reason for the program getting canned? Are teh reasons for the failure of the program same as the reasons for the crash? I have listed the ...
- 22 Jan 2016 04:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: NAL Saras Project demise:Root Cause discussion.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6824
Re: NAL Saras Project demise:Root Cause discussion.
Three proto-types for a first design is good. LCA was 2 TDs. So that's not where the issue lies. For a first attempt, 3 flying prototypes is aggressive. I am surprised that there was no Static article that was loaded to ultimate loads. No Fatigue test article either. One can conclude that 1)Structu...
- 21 Jan 2016 05:29
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 1039141
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
The Saras effort is only wasted if we don't have a follow up program. Aircraft programs get canceled all the time. It pinches us more because as far as CivAv is concerned the Saras was all we had. the wing looks conventional on the Saras, a new airframe could be designed around it. GoI has decided t...
- 07 Jan 2016 22:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positiv News--EU
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6492
Re: Positiv News--EU
bigger question is the safety of wimmens in Germany.
- 06 Jan 2016 21:47
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist strikes
- Replies: 1228
- Views: 274124
Re: India's Retaliation Options to significant terrorist str
The solution to this issue is not to strengthen the civilian govt. It might be a better option to destabilize Nawaz Sharif and when the inevitable coup happens, he should be given asylum in India along with his government in exile. It will give a good reason for more direct military action without t...
- 04 Jan 2016 07:03
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Kannan, AOPA exists for advocacy and promotion of GA. AOPA in India fulfills nowhere close to that purpose. GA is for all purposes dead in India. There is no domestic consumption, no Government support, plenty of Government created obstacles and the few manufacturers that existed have gone out of bu...
- 28 Dec 2015 18:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2015
- Replies: 2868
- Views: 361212
Re: Sunni Terrorist Fragments of Unstable Pakistan-Nov 21, 2
If thats what we have to do to keep your child molesting Evangelicals out of our borders and inside yours..TSJones wrote:.
don't make us issue another traveler advisory....
- 25 Dec 2015 07:31
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Need the iron-hand of NaMo to ensure that the flights wait for none. NiKu did a similar admirable job on Bihar law and order situation in the past. :eek: Good god! Everyone just needs to do their damn job. Is Modi the only person working in this country? The pilot in command refused to wait. That's...
- 18 Dec 2015 07:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I spoke with a manufacturer of ultralights in Bangalore. A couple of NAL Hansa-3 was provided at a highly subsidized cost to Jakkur Flying Club but I am told they are gathering dust. The performance of Hansa-3 is suboptimal. It has an empty weight of 550kgs and an all up weight of 750kgs. Since it ...
- 18 Dec 2015 05:19
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 1039141
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Are there any new updates coming out of NCAD? I havent seen any for over a 2 years. Dr Madhavan Nair was practically persona non grata on anything related to the Government after the S band controversy. If he is still Chairman of the board, NCAD is probably a dead duck.
- 16 Dec 2015 22:01
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I spoke with a manufacturer of ultralights in Bangalore. Manja saar, are these light aircrafts designed in India or are they being manf in BLR based on an existing design? If they feel that their products are competitive, why not explore other markets like SE Asia etc.? I wouldn't be surprised if C...
- 16 Dec 2015 05:28
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I spoke with a manufacturer of ultralights in Bangalore. IT is a bleak situation for anyone associated with aviation in India. Especially so for manufacturers of aircrafts. How many knew there were 3 companies manufacturing ultralights in India - X-Air Rajahamsa, Zenith Aircrafts and FlightStar Ultr...
- 16 Dec 2015 05:16
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
- Replies: 1351
- Views: 359024
Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
zengerl, Having the right to protest is different from protesting.
- 14 Dec 2015 08:25
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I submitted my comments on NCAP-2015 to the ministry of Civil Aviation. http://www.civilaviation.gov.in/revised-draft-national-civil-aviation-policy-2015 A whole paper can be written on General aviation and its relevance to Civil aviation in general, but tried to keep it succinct and simple. Comment...
- 11 Dec 2015 07:15
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc) - II
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 443546
Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc) - II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hARwIwDuDn4 Video is titled "Kuwaiti Prisoner Finds AK-47 Among Dead And Turns It Against His Captives ". No matter Kuwaiti or Syrian, the captive does his last charge and takes down a few tormentors on his way out. Can someone id the language spoken. Intere...
- 27 Nov 2015 20:44
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
- Replies: 4033
- Views: 457424
Re: The Levant crisis.(Israel,SYRIA,Lebanon,etc)
now I wonder just exactly what Putin thinks what Pigeon Numero Uno is to do about Turkey shooting down Russian jets? . . . So US doesn't even have a semblance of control on its supposed minions, and it will go "mano-e-mano" with Russia? puleezz, best you stick with Grenada, Haiti and Mexi...
- 17 Nov 2015 07:53
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
At the time of the crash, the project was funded enough to have 2 prototypes. Per the damning DGCA report PT2 crash happened due to poor oversight of the project , not due to insufficient funding. The project was not shelved at the time of the crash in 2009, rather all stake holders have since devel...
- 17 Nov 2015 07:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
I believe the AF was willing to pick up a few. A featherweight like NAL has to bear in mind that a new comer has to prove its mettle before booking orders. Only a heavy weight like Boeing can book orders based on reputation alone.
- 17 Nov 2015 07:07
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
NCAD is dead in the water right now. There hasnt been a major push by the current GoI towards breathing some life into the NCAD either. The push from Min of Civil Aviation appears to be towards the low hanging fruit of improving air connectivity, FDI and encouraging MRO activities.
- 17 Nov 2015 06:55
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
The 2009 DGCA report on the Saras crash makes for some sad reading. Considering the multiple failures involved in the management of the program, NAL should do a lot of convincing before they are allowed to test fly the Saras again. There have been periodic blurbs in the news about the imminent resta...
- 06 Nov 2015 16:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
- Replies: 4037
- Views: 500126
Re: India-US Relations : News and Discussion- II
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/510466/outrage-us-second-mistrial-cop.html South Asian American organisations have expressed "outrage" at the second mistrial of a former police official charged with use of excessive force against an elderly Indian man that left him partially paralysed....
- 04 Nov 2015 06:05
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
The draft of NCAP 2015 states promotion of general aviation as one of its objectives. However, it is not covered under any of the subsequent policy issues. One cannot have a sustainable Aero "Make in India" and skill development initiative, without encouraging domestic General aviation.
- 26 Oct 2015 20:48
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
- Replies: 4573
- Views: 1088968
Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Aug 26 2015
i will definitely put our family gold, most of it other than regularly worn stuff. why pay for keeping it in a safe deposit bank box, when i can have it with the same bank while it is earning whatever money it earns. this is a no brainer. a few early adopters do it and show the money to the rest an...
- 13 Oct 2015 15:41
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 1039141
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
apologies. OT. deleted.
- 13 Oct 2015 15:18
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
- Replies: 5242
- Views: 1532738
Re: India's R&D in Defence DRDO, PSUs and Private Sector
Imported maal is always the best, so say Swiss bankers! Please. Lets not go full CT when there is a better explanation. Can anyone compare the performance between the two? 1. DGCA defines microlight as <450kg all up weight, Hansa3 is not a microlight. 2. The Hansa 3 has a Rotax 914 turbo with fuel ...
- 12 Oct 2015 21:50
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 1039141
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
Karan, Thats correct. This is a good price for 194 new airplanes. The new Rotax 912's have a much improved TBO than the earlier 912s too, further reducing maintenance costs over the lifetime. Not a bad deal.Karan M wrote:If overall deal is $20 Mn. That's like 130 PGMs at $150K each. Not so expensive.
- 12 Oct 2015 21:32
- Forum: Military Issues Archive
- Topic: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
- Replies: 4456
- Views: 1039141
Re: Indian Military Aviation - 21 Sept 2015
why couldnt some private player in India develop a microlite ? RajHamsa(now Agni Aerosports) has the X-Air S, F and H series that are in the microlight category. Additionally, Zenith Aircrafts now sells their CH750 through their dealer in Bengaluru. Assembled in Bengaluru as well. Apart from defens...
- 06 Oct 2015 16:34
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 452578
Re: Positive News from the USA
NBCNews.com Tennessee Boy, 11, Charged With Killing Girl After Argument Over Puppy NBCNews.com - 1 hour ago An 11-year-old Tennessee boy was charged with shooting an 8-year-old girl to death with a 12-gauge shotgun after an argument over a puppy Saturday, NBC affiliate WBIR reported. Always remem...
- 01 Oct 2015 20:24
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 3979
- Views: 537335
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
1000kg is such a high number that if achieved it will drive significant stiffness variation from model. This in turn will cause internal load models to be in error and thus requiring FEM re-runs. I am certain the entire structure will need to be re-analyzed at that point and not just the areas that ...
- 29 Sep 2015 17:58
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
- Replies: 3979
- Views: 537335
Re: LCA Tejas: News and Discussions
Is this CAG report available for public? I wonder what the baseline weight is for arriving at the 1000kg number.
- 11 Sep 2015 06:08
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Space Programme Discussion
- Replies: 3934
- Views: 675426
Re: Indian Space Programme Discussion
GSAT6 Antenna successfully deployed. AOA! major step.
- 08 Sep 2015 17:13
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Not just AI, this is a major error in judgement by the Pilot in Command if he took off despite knowing of issues with the airplane. An airplane can fly while not a 100% as long as it is in compliance with the Minimum Equipment List. I am certain that hydraulics problems will not be covered though. I...
- 24 Aug 2015 21:48
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Roads Thread
- Replies: 3349
- Views: 751991
Re: Indian Roads Thread
I spent some time after lunch on a lazy Sunday to watch some videos on youtube. One thing led to another and i ended up watching some videos of accidents on highways in desh. Absolute carnage! I could not believe some of the things people are doing. People have taken leave of their senses and desire...
- 18 Aug 2015 15:05
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Indigo does not have to operate 250 airplanes just because they placed an order for 250 airplanes. Their relatively healthier financial position has allowed them to hedge on the air traveller market substantially improving in Asia over the next decade or so. I am not sure of the numbers, but they al...
- 17 Aug 2015 21:02
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
Hwere precisely will IndiGo park these 250 planes? Is there enough tarmac to hold them? + 250 x 4? crews. Are they poaching every other airline or do they have a training caaleje? IndiGo has a solid cadet pilot training program. http://www.caeoaa.com/indigo/#.VdINRHuTTmM Likely that most of their F...
- 09 Aug 2015 17:24
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
India lacks a robust General Aviation segment. Without this critical "filler", smaller airports will struggle to be viable for precisely the reasons mentioned in the article. Providing hangar space, easing import concerns, smoothening out DGCA issues and providing 100LL fuel at most airpor...
- 13 Jul 2015 18:43
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
- Replies: 6031
- Views: 1318922
Re: Civil Aviation Development & Discussion
^^ might be more economical to sedate, palletize and stack us horizontally, floor to ceiling. No need for beverage service or flight attendants. heck, just pop a pill, walk through that door, lie down and wake up a few hours later at hopefully, the intended destination.
- 01 Jul 2015 21:01
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Internal Security Watch
- Replies: 6211
- Views: 1794502
Re: Internal Security Watch
No. The brainwashing has ensured that there is no retaliation. Hence, open field. In UP, BH expect outbursts as happened in Muzaffarnagar where women were apparently regularly targeted. Sir, Brainwashed, weakhearted are names that our dushmans give us, why should we repeat it while referring to our...
- 19 Jun 2015 17:38
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Positive News from the USA
- Replies: 3095
- Views: 452578
Re: Positive News from the USA
gentle reminder that this is pozitive newz dhaaga.