November 7, 1966

November 7, 1966

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Avionics

New Processes Better Component Isolation

By Philip J. Klass9 min

Air Transport

New Jets Peril Small Flag Carriers

By Harold D. Watkins8 min

Aeronautical Engineering

In-flight Simulator Considered for Sst

By B. K. Thomas7 min

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Avionics

New Processes Better Component Isolation

Washington—New techniques for making silicon microcircuits which should greatly improve their performance characteristics, especially for linear (analog) functions, were disclosed here last week by several companies at the International Electron Devices Meeting.

By Philip J. Klass9 min

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Air Transport

New Jets Peril Small Flag Carriers

Financing, traffic volume requirements may bring various forms of pool, consortium in survival fight on major world routes

By Harold D. Watkins8 min

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Aeronautical Engineering

In-flight Simulator Considered for Sst

Washington-Development of a variable-stability aircraft as an in-flight simulator is being considered by a joint government study group for evaluating the flying qualities of large advanced aircraft. Known as a total in-flight simulator (TIFS) and based upon a proposal submitted by the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory, the TIFS underscores advances required in training equipment needed for future aircraft.

By B. K. Thomas7 min

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Bac 111, Dc-9 Competing in Island Rivalry

Honolulu—Hawaii’s two local airlines are pitting the Douglas DC-9 and British Aircraft Corp. BAC 111 against each other in a side-by-side, island-hopping competition that is generating worldwide interest from the airline industry. Representatives of carriers interested in one or both of the aircraft are visiting Hawaii to watch, under nearly perfect laboratory conditions, as Hawaiian Airlines’ two DC-9s and Aloha Airlines’ two BAC 111s compete over an inter-island route system in which the long-haul flight is 216 mi. and the shortest jet segment is 45 mi.

By Richard G. O’Lone7 min

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Management

Rail Extension to Speed Cleveland Traffic

Cleveland—Construction is progressing here on a four-mile extension of the rapid transit system to Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Completion of the $14.2-million project (AW&ST Oct. 25, 1965, p. 185) is scheduled for late 1967. It is expected to ease substantially the pressure on major traffic arteries between the airport and the downtown area and in growing suburban and industrial areas.

By Joseph W. Carter7 min

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Business Flying

Cessna Twins Based on Models 320, 411

Wichita—Cessna Aircraft Co. is broadening its multi-engine business aircraft line with two medium-size twins— Model 401 for company and personal use and Model 402 for the fast-growing air taxi/cargo market. Carrying a basic retail price of $96,-500, the new aircraft are planned to fill a gap between airplanes costing $50,000-$80,000 and those in the $110,000 class (basic prices).

By Erwin J. Bulban7 min

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Management

Nasa Lists Top 100 Contractors

One hundred contractors that received the largest dollar value of National Aeronautics and Space Administration direct awards to business during Fiscal 1966 accounted for 91% of such awards made by the agency during the year. The group includes 21 firms that did not appear in the Fiscal 1965 list.
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Management

Nike-x Production Still in Doubt

Defense Dept, weighing effect of Chinese missile launch, which demonstrated accelerated nuclear delivery program

By Cecil Brownlow5 min

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Space Technology

Gemini 12 Plan Reflects Flight Experience

Three EVA segments in mission designed to reduce workloads on astronaut; precision rendezvous and docking emphasized

By William J. Normyle5 min

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Space Technology

Ac-9 Demonstrates Centaur Versatility

Engine restart in space, high-propellant performance enhance chances for use of vehicle in wide range of future missions

By George Alexander5 min

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