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Breaking Records via Fuel Management

From Flow Technology, Inc.
 

 

In March 2005, the Virgin Atlantic turbofan-powered GlobalFlyer flew around the world nonstop, unrefueled, in 67 hours and one minute. Aerodynamics was key to GlobalFlyer's success; its configuration was optimized for range and fuel efficiency. At takeoff, the aircraft was approximately 83% fuel by weight. Getting the fuel to where it was needed, while maintaining balance and stability in flight, required constant supervision and monitoring.

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Product Announcements
MTI Instruments Inc. - PBS-4100 Portable Vibration & Balancing System
An easily portable system designed for on-wing or test cell use, with both engine trim balance and vibration analysis features... (read more)
Spectrum Associates, Inc. - Self-Sealing Frangible Quick Disconnect
Avoid fuel leakage hazards of aircraft structural damage from hard landings with the 14900 Series Self-Sealing Frangible Quick Disconnect for crash-resistant and extended range fuel systems. The... (read more)
SenDEC Corporation Products Group - Dual Maintenance Gauge
SenDEC's Dual Gauge is the solution to maintenance challenges when room and cost are a concern. This meter incorporates a variety of gauges in the top window and in the bottom window. (read more)
SenDEC Corporation Products Group - Dual Gauge with Lockout Extends Battery Life
SenDEC's newest Dual Gauge uses an internal contact to prevent damage to battery powered equipment. The contact opens at an OEM specified state of charge, preventing deep discharge and damage to the... (read more)
Parker Hannifin / Hydraulics Group - VP170 Directional Control Valve
Parker, the global leader in motion and control technologies, introduces the VP170 Directional Control Valve, its latest addition to the industry's most complete line of mobile hydraulic valves. The... (read more)
Caterpillar Electric Power - 22.5-30 ekW Diesel-Fueled Generator Set
Caterpillar Inc. introduces the new C3.3 diesel-fueled generator set, rated at 22.5–30 ekW. With engine power ratings below 37 kW, this generator set allows for easy permitting and installation. (read more)
MCG Surge Protection - New DC Protector Guards
Lightning is the biggest cause of damage to the DC-powered equipment used in photovoltaic and wind energy systems. The electronic components in the inverters and charge controllers of such systems... (read more)
 
Topics of Interest
Scaled Composites' GlobalFlyer Readied for Record Flight Aviation Week and Space Technology, Jan 2, 2005 SOLO AMBITIONS Adventurer Steve Fossett plans to take off from Salina, Kan.--perhaps as soon... (Read More)
SOLO AMBITIONS Adventurer Steve Fossett plans to take off from Salina, Kan.--perhaps as soon as early February--to be the first man to fly solo around the world, unrefueled. He will be piloting the... (Read More)
SOLO AMBITIONS Adventurer Steve Fossett plans to take off from Salina, Kan.--perhaps as soon as early February--to be the first man to fly solo around the world, unrefueled. He will be piloting the... (Read More)
Pilot Steve Fossett's chances of setting a new unrefueled aircraft flight distance record in the Scaled Composites/Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer remain in doubt because of uncooperative winds and a... (Read More)
Adventurer Steve Fossett is to pilot the Scaled Composites/Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer across Africa Feb. 9, following a harrowing takeoff and initial cockpit problems Feb. 8 at the start of the... (Read More)
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