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Area 51 is the common name of a highly classified United States Air Force (USAF) facility within the Nevada Test and Training Range. A remote detachment administered by Edwards Air Force Base,the facility is officially called Homey Airport or Groom Lake. Details of its operations are not made public,but the USAF says that it is an open training range,and it is commonly thought to support the development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems. The USAF and CIA acquired the site in 1955,primarily for flight testing the Lockheed U-2 aircraft.
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter,it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft with over 4,600 built since 1976. Although no longer purchased by the U.S. Air Force,improved versions are being built for export. In 1993,General Dynamics sold its aircraft manufacturing business to the Lockheed Corporation,which became part of Lockheed Martin after a 1995 merger with Martin Marietta.
General aviation (GA) is defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as all civil aviation aircraft operations except for commercial air transport or aerial work,which is defined as specialized aviation services for other purposes. However,for statistical purposes,ICAO uses a definition of general aviation which includes aerial work.
Kamikaze,officially ShinpūTokubetsu Kōgekitai,were a part of the Japanese Special Attack Units of military aviators who flew suicide attacks for the Empire of Japan against Allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign of World War II,intending to destroy warships more effectively than with conventional air attacks. About 3,800 kamikaze pilots died during the war in attacks that killed more than 7,000 Allied naval personnel,sank several dozen warships,and damaged scores more.
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft,designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. Its nicknames include:"Balalaika",because its planform resembles the stringed musical instrument of the same name;"Ołówek",Polish for "pencil",due to the shape of its fuselage,and "Én Bạc",meaning "silver swallow",in Vietnamese.
Paragliding is the recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders:lightweight,free-flying,foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness or in a cocoon-like 'pod' suspended below a fabric wing. Wing shape is maintained by the suspension lines,the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing,and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.
An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Some other aircrew members,such as navigators or flight engineers,are also considered aviators because they are involved in operating the aircraft's navigation and engine systems. Other aircrew members,such as drone operators,flight attendants,mechanics and ground crew,are not classified as aviators.
Stone Temple Pilots,commonly abbreviated as STP,is an American rock band formed in San Diego,California,in 1989. Originally consisting of lead vocalist Scott Weiland,guitarist Dean DeLeo,bassist Robert DeLeo,and drummer Eric Kretz,the band's lineup remained unchanged from its formation until the firing of Weiland in February 2013. Vocalist Chester Bennington joined the band in May 2013 but left amicably in November 2015. In 2016,STP launched an online audition for a new lead vocalist;Jeff Gutt was announced as STP's new lead singer on November 14,2017.
The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2,1926,and is awarded to those who,after April 6,1917,have distinguished themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive,involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to the U.S. paygrade of O-6 and below in combat or support operations.
Pilot whales are cetaceans belonging to the genus Globicephala. The two extant species are the long-finned pilot whale and the short-finned pilot whale. The two are not readily distinguishable at sea,and analysis of the skulls is the best way to distinguish between the species. Between the two species,they range nearly worldwide,with long-finned pilot whales living in colder waters and short-finned pilot whales living in tropical and subtropical waters. Pilot whales are among the largest of the oceanic dolphins,exceeded in size only by the orca. They and other large members of the dolphin family are also known as blackfish.
A television pilot in United Kingdom and United States television,is a standalone episode of a television series that is used to sell a show to a television network or other distributor. A pilot is created to be a testing ground to gauge whether a series will be successful. It is,therefore,a test episode for the intended television series,an early step in the series development,much like pilot studies serve as precursors to the start of larger activity.
A flying ace,fighter ace or air ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The exact number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an ace is varied but is usually considered to be five or more.
A test pilot is an aircraft pilot with additional training to fly and evaluate experimental,newly produced and modified aircraft with specific maneuvers,known as flight test techniques.
A trainer is a class of aircraft designed specifically to facilitate flight training of pilots and aircrews. The use of a dedicated trainer aircraft with additional safety features—such as tandem flight controls,forgiving flight characteristics and a simplified cockpit arrangement—allows pilots-in-training to safely advance their skills in a more forgiving aircraft.
The Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) was a civilian women pilots' organization,whose members were United States federal civil service employees. Members of WASP became trained pilots who tested aircraft,ferried aircraft and trained other pilots. Their purpose was to free male pilots for combat roles during World War II. Despite various members of the armed forces being involved in the creation of the program,the WASP and its members had no military standing.
A maritime pilot,marine pilot,harbor pilot,port pilot,ship pilot,or simply pilot,is a mariner who has specific knowledge of an often dangerous or congested waterway,such as harbors or river mouths. Maritime pilots know local details such as depth,currents,and hazards. They board and temporarily join the crew to safely guide the ship's passage,so they must also have expertise in handling ships of all types and sizes. Obtaining the title "maritime pilot" requires being licensed or authorised by a recognised pilotage authority.
US Airways Flight 1549 was a regularly scheduled US Airways flight from New York City's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte and Seattle,in the United States. On January 15,2009,the Airbus A320 serving the flight struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia,losing all engine power. Given their position in relation to the available airports and their low altitude,pilots Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles decided to glide the plane to ditching on the Hudson River near Midtown Manhattan. All 155 people on board were rescued by nearby boats. There were no fatalities,although 100 people were injured,5 of them seriously. The time from the bird strike to the ditching was less than four minutes.
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III is an American retired aviator,diplomat and aviation safety expert. He is best known for his actions as captain of US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15,2009,when he ditched the plane,landing on the Hudson River after both engines were disabled by a bird strike. All 155 people aboard survived. After the Hudson landing,Sullenberger became an outspoken advocate for aviation safety and helped develop new protocols for flight safety. He served as the co-chairman,along with his co-pilot on Flight 1549,Jeffrey Skiles,of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)'s Young Eagles youth introduction-to-aviation program from 2009 to 2013.
Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus,Ohio. Initially a band,the group was formed in 2009 by lead vocalist Tyler Joseph along with Nick Thomas and Chris Salih,who both left in 2011. Since their departure,the line-up has consisted of Joseph and drummer Josh Dun. The duo is best known for their singles "Stressed Out","Ride",and "Heathens",which achieved commercial success between 2015 and 2016. The duo received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards for "Stressed Out".