Word: pilot
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...bomb had long ago scandalized campus with photos of students’ naughty parts, DiPasquale was quick to point out that his publication would be different than H-Bomb’s—basically all of the nudity without that stupid artsy shit. The 41-page online-only pilot issue featured articles on the hottest new summer kicks, The Dark Knight, and college football, in addition to a veritable bevy of garish fonts and clip art. But those looking for some skin were sorely disappointed. The issue had two models, only one of which was naked—DiPasquale...
...have been tasked with similar, expensive development objectives with little return. There needs to be a renewed commitment toward enabling Afghans to do the work themselves, without having to rely on foreign advisers. That will take more than 18 months and require substantial investment not just in facilities and pilot projects, but also in actual and widespread training and education. Special representative of the U.N. Secretary-General for Afghanistan Kai Eide emphasized in a frank talk with journalists on Tuesday that the foreign community should focus on a transition strategy, rather than an exit strategy. "If we are to deliver...
...pilot EPA competition measured various aspects of the Universities’ green efforts at the athletic game of their choosing...
Quest can fly above that storm. David Voetmann, along with aircraft designer Tom Hamilton, hatched the idea for the company in 1998. A former pilot who flew relief and medical-evacuation missions for a host of organizations in Africa, Voetmann realized in the '80s that someone had to develop a new bush utility plane, since refurbishing engines of old models like the Beaver was no longer cost-efficient. So he partnered with Hamilton and began tapping on the doors of nontraditional investors: missionary-aviation organizations. His hope was that they would provide seed money in exchange for Kodiaks at cost...
...American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center and Inside the Sky: A Meditation on Flight, has little use for hagiography or hero worship. But his meticulous breakdown of the fateful flight is highly complimentary to Sullenberger. One exception is the author's puzzlement over why such an experienced pilot chose not to apportion credit to his aircraft, whose "fly by wire" automation helps pilots handle basic tasks and is capable of overriding human fallibility. Sullenberger bristled at the suggestion that the plane deserved credit, arguing on Nov. 15 that the book "greatly overstates" the importance of the technology...