Academic Complex One has had problems with its leaky roof since the finish of its construction in 2005 and Facilities Management has no idea what is causing the leak. After nearly two years of the roof leaking there is no known cause of the leaks. Maintenance has thoroughly examined the roof's membrane and flashing, the thin metal that seals the roof around corners and edges, and has not found a source of the leaks.
The Air Force's aging fleet of bombers, jets, and cargo aircraft are in need of a major budget increase to iwnclude repairs and even replacements after more than six years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan. The F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II are new jet fighters that are supposed to replace the aging F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon.
A Boeing 747 operated by Virgin Atlantic became the first jumbo jet to fly powered partially on biofuel when it flew from London to Amsterdam on Feb. 24. Partially powered by a combination of coconut oil and an oil from a type of palm tree, the Virgin Boeing 747 set out to make a statement and take a step forward towards a "greener" environment.
Here is the scenario, there are five candidates battling it out to become the next President of the United States. Two Democrats and three Republicans are in the race, with each candidate having their own standpoint on the hot issues. What if one thinks that the Democratic or Republican Party is not the way to go this presidential term? Well, for the ones that think this, there is a new runner in this stampede to the White House, and his name happens to be Ralph Nader.
Moving a library is a daunting task! We'll spare you the details, but suffice it to say that it's not just the books and the assorted media like newspapers and DVDs that are moving, but also the records and collection of materials (including the famous Kalusa miniature airplane collection) that dates back to the very beginning of the library here on the ERAU Prescott campus.
Over the past year, some new voices have been traversing the radio waves at Prescott Tower. These are the voices of trainees that have recently joined our lovely little piece of sky. Over the years, Prescott Tower has been at the pinnacle of customer service and took what seems like an impossible task, providing service to us and three other flight schools along with scores of transients, in stride.
You've carefully thought out all the angles. You've done it a thousand times. It comes naturally to you. You know what you're doing, it's what you've been trained to do your whole life. Nothing could possibly go wrong, right? We have all seen this slide show during safety briefings at the start of your new ground school sessions.
Picture yourself flying with your instructor (or instructors, picture yourself flying with your students), and you are beginning to set up for a power-off stall. The routine begins as it should; the pre-maneuver flow is being done and you are ready to set up for a few clearing turns.
