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Flight Test Fact
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Flight Test Fact
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Daily fact about experimental flight test, test pilots, flight test engineers, and flight related applications of engineering and mathematics by @markjonesjr
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Please repost. We genuinely want a real world example of this phenomenon.
markjonesjr@markjonesjr
Real question: For several years we have heard about the efficacy of digital twins. Are there any real humans--not chief innovation officers or PR reps-- Who have heard a single real life example? 1/2
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Raising the gear for the first time is a big deal in flight test
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First flight of the space shuttle, STS-1, April 12, 1981
nasa.gov/mission/sts-1/
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Fun fact there are people seriously working on X-ray communication for hypersonics (missiles) and reentering vehicles in comm blackout due to the plasma sheath. X-ray passes right through it. Still a very sci fi concept at the moment.
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Apollo 13 is a canonical example of...
For inspiration and information, something to help you build momentum in life, read more here:
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Apollo 13 is a canonical example of...
For inspiration and information, something to help you build momentum in life, read more here:
flighttestfact.com/flight-test-sa…
#flighttest
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On March 25th, 1955, John William Konrad took the XF8U for its first flight! The Crusader was able to maintain supersonic speeds and was the first fighter aircraft to exceed 1,000 mph in level flight.
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March 16, 1926
Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket.
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2/25/1958 first flight #flighttest of the Doak VZ-4, VTOL prototype #photo ow.ly/JCLHw |
Primer vuelo del Doak VZ-4 VTOL fue el 2/25/1958 via @josemanzella
February 20, 1962
John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the earth, after the USSR's Yuri Gagarin: *Alegedly* if the Earth is really round. ;)
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It's almost been a HALF CENTURY!
2/18/1977 First flight #flighttest of the Enterprise+Shuttle Carrier Aircraft @NASAArmstrong
nasa.gov/centers-and-fa…
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For all of you aviation enthusiasts, friends and fans of the Bell X-1, the documentary of the Quest for MACH One will premier on YouTube! Join us February 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. EST for the Premier!
Check out our launch party here: lnkd.in/ebTkCv6r
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This is a great thread on some of the many influences on fighter aircraft acquisition.
Heatloss@heatloss1986
Over the years, much has been discussed about the development of the F-15 Eagle. A recurring theme in this is the importance of the MiG-25 in the development of the Eagle. History, however, reflects a complete lack of influence over the F-15 program. 🧵
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Maybe they should simply launch the digital twin instead of the actual spaceship.
COL Anne McClain@AstroAnnimal
Low flight rate means every flight carries the weight of the ones that follow. There’s no averaging out anomalies. One data point can reshape design, operations, and risk for years. That’s why we test relentlessly and let the data, not schedule, decide. Artemis II is a foundation, not a victory lap. That discipline is what will enable a sustainable future: learn deliberately with government systems, then transition proven functions to industry. Failure is never an option, and getting it right unlocks everything that comes next. Bummer to see my friends delayed, but it was the right call. I am so appreciative of the @NASA @NASAArtemis teams - particularly EGS - who are working with precision and courage every day. Go Artemis II (just not yet)!!
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It is a whole new era. When I was in school I heard this funny quip, "With enough thrust even a brick can fly."
In this new era, @nasa doggedly proves, "With enough money and red tape, even a brick can fly."
Chris Hadfield@Cmdr_Hadfield
Moon rocket about to get fuelled. @nasa is making the decision if the Florida weather is warm enough and the systems are GO to start pumping liquid hydrogen & oxygen into Artemis. Expect leaks and problems, but if all gets solved, the crew of 4 will launch for the Moon on Sunday night. A whole new era as we transition fom exploration to settlement. Watch and listen live: youtube.com/watch?v=qNr5Dt…
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