September 11, 1967

September 11, 1967

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Avionics

Views Mixed on High-power Generation for Spacecraft

By Philip J. Klass14 min

Avionics

Deadline Nears for Role in Esro Comsat

By Donald E. Fink8 min

Fire Safety Emphasized in Manned Test

Hazards of 1,000-day Space Flight Cited

By William J. Normyle8 min

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Avionics

Views Mixed on High-power Generation for Spacecraft

Foggy mission outlook spurs divergence on type of nuclear system required for late 1970s to supply tens of kilowatts

By Philip J. Klass14 min

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Avionics

Deadline Nears for Role in Esro Comsat

By Donald E. Fink8 min

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Fire Safety Emphasized in Manned Test

Hazards of 1,000-day Space Flight Cited

Blacksburg, Va.—Extremely long periods of ground simulation and experiments in space with animals will be necessary before man can undertake a 1,000-day journey to a near planet like Mars, according to experts at a recent bioastronautics conference here.

By William J. Normyle8 min

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Missile Engineering

Crucial Testing Phase Nears for Phoenix

Flight evaluation of multiple-launch capability may be started early next year; F-111B program future could hinge on results

By Barry Miller8 min

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Business Flying

B.206s U. S. Sales Bid Keyed to Service

Baltimore—Beagle Aviation, Ltd., British general and business aircraft manufacturer, is counting on strong after-sales service organization and facilities to help its twin-engine B.206S break into the North American market. Currently on a three-month tour of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, the B.206S is probably the first piston-powered light twin of British design to have a reasonable chance of succeeding in the U.S.

By David A. Brown8 min

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Management

Soviet Educator Urges Engineer Rewards

Moscow—A leading Soviet aviation educator has recommended that Russian aeronautical engineers be encouraged to excel as individuals, rather than work as faceless members of a collective, and that they receive substantial material rewards for personal accomplishments.
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Avionics

New Avionic Products

Model MA-82X15 solid-state local oscillator, consisting of one transistor and diode, is designed for use in X-band radar systems. It operates in the 9.2-gc. frequency range with a 10-mw. minimum power output, 20 mw. being typical. The oscillator is mechanically and electrically tunable with a tuning range of ±25 mc. and ±50 mc.
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Air Transport

Conflict Over 737 Crew Size Intensifies

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Space Technology

Manned Lunar Simulator Test Completed

Sunnyvale, Calif.—Successful five-day manned altitude test has advanced a Lockheed Missile and Space Co. effort to develop an early space station life support system and achieve high-fidelity simulation of the lunar surface environment.

By Richard G. O'Lone6 min

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Air Transport

Boeing Moves Delivery of First 727-200 to December

Seattle, Wash.—Flight test and certification program to qualify a 20-ft.-longer version of the Boeing 727, designated the Model 200, for airline service is expected to be finished by mid-December. Preliminary results indicate that actual performance will match well with predictions.

By C. M. Plattner5 min

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