Brian's Blog - Or Carlsbad's Missing Villager

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Mode-S/ADS-B Activity Stats Report for December 1, 2015

FlightAware ADS-B Statistics

Position Volume: 10,451,097/hour
# of Sites Added Last 7 Days: 158
# of Participants: 3,655
# of Sites: 4,402

See if you can improve/increase your ADS-B feeding stats in December.
Improve your stats before the start of 2016 year!
https://flightaware.com/adsb/stats/

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

From AirNav Development

Hi

We are preparing the release of V6.00 of the RadarBox Windows software.
It will be open to anyone with a valid RadarBox24 username/password and will enable the connection of RTL-SDR dongles.

If you have a RTL-SDR dongle and want to be a beta tester please send us an email to support@airnavsystems.com

All the best!
http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=8474.0

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Watch this A320 plane bail on a landing at the last moment because of wind (Video)

A Monarch Air Airbus A320 aircraft met strong winds while it tried to land at Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom, forcing the pilot to abort the landing and try again.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/12/01/watch-this-a320-plane-bail-on-a-landing-at-manchester-because-of-wind-video

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

New generation 'doomsday' airborne command post to enter service in Russia

Russia's defense industry has completed tests of a new flying command center capable of maintaining full control over the country's armed forces in the event of a global disaster or nuclear war. Russia and the US are the only two nations to possess a command center of this kind.
The airborne strategic command center aboard an Ilyushin Il-80 aircraft, a modification of the Il-86 wide-body jet airliner, has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operations by the end of 2015, Russia's United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC) said.

The operational deployment of the airborne center is indispensable in situations when there is an absence of ground infrastructure, and in conditions where communications from ground facilities have been disrupted.

https://www.rt.com/news/324112-russia-doomsday-command-center/

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Aviation Week's 2016 Laureate Awards Finalists

* Commercial Aviation
* Defense
* Space
* Innovation
* Technology
* Business Aviation
* Lifetime Achievement
* Heroism

http://laureates.aviationweek.com/la16/Public/Content.aspx?ID=1062985

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Radarcape Firmware Software Release 151204.08.00.30 - Relased Dec 4 2015

Release_151204.08.00.30

Since 01. December a login as Administrator results in an empty web page return.

This bug is fixed with this release.

The previous release 1121.19.20.30 was removed from the server

Unfortunately due to this bug it is not possible to install the new version via the Maintenance - SW update menu.
Instead, it will require a manual installation through the command prompt. Instructions how to install will follow.

http://wiki.modesbeast.com/Radarcape:Firmware_Versions#Release_151204.08.00.30

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

I think I saw it here first. He's getting lazy.

Runway alternation programme – 2016 landings

* Day-time runway alternation

* Night-time runway alternation (from the last departure until 06:00am)

http://www.heathrow.com/file_source/HeathrowNoise/Static/Runway_Alternation_Programme-2016.pdf

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Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Online flight tracking exposes FBI Aerial Surveillance over San Bernardino Mosque after Terrorist Attack

FBI aircraft have been particularly active over San Bernardino, California, during and after the mass shooting.
As already highlighted on Twitter, several assets, including FBI planes and media helicopters, could be tracked online on Dec. 2, during the San Bernardino terrorist attack.

http://theaviationist.com/2015/12/05/fbi-activity-san-bernardino-attack/

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Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

I think I saw it here first. He's getting lazy.

Runway alternation programme – 2016 landings

* Day-time runway alternation

* Night-time runway alternation (from the last departure until 06:00am)

http://www.heathrow.com/file_source/HeathrowNoise/Static/Runway_Alternation_Programme-2016.pdf

I would have sent him an email if I would have know he was that short of Intel for LHR..  If i posted a T3 toilet cleaning roster would he re-post that as well...     

[corsa]

Is this guy the "be all and end all" on radar spotters.eu   

Does no one else post on their forum ?

[Anmer]

Does no one else post on their forum ?

Sometimes.  Usually new members seeking advice which they never receive.

That's why someone suggested it be renamed "Brian's Blog".  It's definitely not a "Forum".

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Virgin Galactic to use Boeing 747 as launch pad for spaceship

Virgin Galactic, a commercial spaceflight company founded by Richard Branson, has unveiled an old Virgin Atlantic jumbo jetliner, Boeing 747- 400, which will be used as a launch pad for hurling satellites into space.

The aircraft, acquired from the company's airline wing, will act as a platform for Virgin Galactic's LauncherOne small satellite launch service.

The launch system is expected to go operational by 2018.

http://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/newsvirgin-galactic-boeing-747-launch-pad-spaceship-4745147

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Pilot Complaints Cite Christmas Light Displays

At least two pilots in the last week have lodged complaints about laser light in the cockpit that was traced back to a Christmas light display, raising concerns about the popular displays, according to media reports. Authorities found the source of laser light that affected a mail pilot near Mason County Airport in western Michigan last week was a home display set up outdoors and aimed at the side of a barn. The light reflected into the sky directly across the airplane's flight path, authorities said. In Dallas, an American Airlines 737 crew reported a laser strike at 13,000 feet that also was traced to a holiday display.

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Pilot-Complaints-Cite-Christmas-Light-Displays-225333-1.html

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Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

The ADS-B Waiting Game

When should you upgrade your airplane for ADS-B?

So let me guess. You still haven't equipped your airplane for ADS-B. With the calendar about to flip from 2015 to 2016 – and with the FAA mandate still stubbornly set for Jan. 1, 2020 – you're starting to feel a little squeamish. You know you should install mandate-compliant ADS-B gear (including a WAAS GPS position source and antenna if you don't have one already) but you're reluctant to act. What if the mandate is delayed? What if a better, cheaper option comes along?

If you've already upgraded your airplane for ADS-B, congratulations. Your worries are behind you, and you're probably already enjoying some of the benefits of ADS-B, such as traffic and weather data if you also have an ADS-B In solution.

http://www.flyingmag.com/blogs/course/ads-b-waiting-game

[Anmer]

Another constructive post by Brian, Carlsbad's missing villager.

Google launched its Santa Tracker, counting down the days until St. Nick takes flight on December 24.

https://santatracker.google.com

http://www.noradsanta.org

http://trackingsanta.net