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Are you in a mood of  Space Exploration? NASA has developed an iphone application NASA App HD for the iPad that will remain you online and in touch with space. At the touch of your screen unfold the hidden mysteries of the universe, access to all the answer the universe has to offer.

NASA App

iPhone application NASA App HD by NASA combines all of your favorite NASA images, videos, missions and information into one, easy-to-use, application. It's available free of charge on the App Store from Apple directly on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or within iTunes. WiFi or 3G network connection required, no flash is required for this iphone app.

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• Thousands of images from NASA IOTD, APOD and NASAImages.org
• On demand NASA Videos from around the agency
• Live Streaming of NASA TV
• Current NASA Mission Information
• Launch Information & Countdown clocks
• Current Visible Passes for the International Space Station (ISS)
• ISS and Earth Orbiting Satellite Tracker
• NASA Twitter Feeds from around the agency
• Facebook® Connect and Integrated Twitter™ client for easy sharing
• Map and links to all of the NASA centers
• Quick links to the NASA topic areas
• Featured content section

Men and Flying Machines-Tom Cruise

 Recently i watched the movie Top Gun starring Global Hero Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis. The film delivered excellent sound track- "Take My Breath Away" in the opening is superb. Definitely a film best seen on big screen with 70mm and DTS sound. After watching movie i felt Top Gun is the best aviation movie ever made in terms of the actual flying sequences(aerial photography and real dog fighting scenes)

Further, an interest occupied in me to collect great aviation movies made on Men and Flying Machines. And guys, here is the list of movies on aviation worth to spend time and as being in aviation industry i feel that one should watch these best aviation movies ever made.

Watching is Believing it!

Coincidence: the airplane and the motion picture came into their own existence at nearly the same period of time. The Wright Flyer December 7,1903, Kitty Hawk,NC

"Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" (1965): The movie nicely convey just how magnificent flying truly was in the first decade of flight. beautiful scenery. early flying machines.

"Wings" (1927): Wings was awarded the first-ever Best Motion Picture Oscar in 1929. In the movie we can see a few World War I aircraft, including a Spad VII, a Fokker D.VII and an S.E.5a, also make appearances. Terrific flight sequences.

"Only Angels Have Wings" (1930): Daredevil spirit of the South American mail pilots of the 1930s.

"Spirit of St Louis" : Watch "The poetry & romance of aviation."

"Twelve O'clock High" (1949): Twelve O'clock High is of course about leadership and command more than it is about airplanes.

"Strategic Air Command" (1955): The aerial shots of the Convair B-36 and Boeing B-47 in Strategic Air Command are perhaps the most beautiful ever filmed.

"The Edge": Shots gorgeous flying in snowy peaks,music lilting score. Eye catching Stunning crash sequence."

"The Blue Max" (1966): The title of this film comes from the British nickname for the German medal awarded to First World War aces who scored a minimum of 20 ‘kills’.The Blue Max, the first (to my knowledge) WWI aviation film made in color.

"Battle of Britain" (1969): This film has collected together the greatest collection of Second World War aircraft ever marshalled for a movie.Great efforts were made to ensure that the film was authentic and real.

"No Highway In The Sky": Intellectual plotted suspense story on metal fatigue. Stewart and Deitrich keep it pleasurable to watch."

"The Bridges at Toko-Ri" (1954): A few films were made on the Korean war one to list is "Toko-Ri", was the first movie about the air war, followed four years later by "The Hunters".

“The Great Waldo Pepper” (1975): Great movie with great title even greater flying stunts. A tale of an American First World War pilot. Very watchable fun and excitement.

Below are my personal favorite Aviation Movies:

"October Sky": "A truly amazing movie". Lacking of inspiration? down and beaten hard? Then this is the movie you should and must watch for. Full of spirit, uplifting your emotions, very motivating and make feel to purse your dreams come true. Four high school students who taught themselves to build and fly real rockets.

"Top Gun": This movie is visual treat to watch.

"The Aviator": Leonard DiCaprio who here has the most challenging role of his career.This movie conveys the adrenalin excitement and social transformation of modern aviation.

"Pearl Harbor": "Pearl Harbor" cost $135M - and special effects have become breathtaking - Industrial Light & Magic once again produce visual miracles.

"Behind Enemy Lines": There are terrifically atmospheric shots of the aircraft carrier that is the crew’s base and some really exciting film of the F-18 Hornet that is their ‘mount’.

“Black Hawk Down” (2001): The film is a celebration of comradeship and heroism. Never have I seen a film which demonstrates so effectively the way combat troops and helicopters can be integrated as a fighting force.

“Flyboys”: Worthy and entertaining film. World War One before the USA eventually entered the war.

"Flight of the Phoenix": After a plane crash in the Mongolian desert, survivors work together to build a new plane.

Hope, the collection of movies were encouraging and are pleasurable to watch.
If any, Please suggest your favorite aviation movies.

 If you are interested in a career in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and would rise to the challenge of maintaining a plane, and Looking for Specialization in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or a B.Eng(Hons) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or Higher Certification in Aerospace Maintenance( Aircraft Maintenance), then the below courses are for you:

Air Transport Training College(ATTC) is a one stop professinal solutions for Aviation Training. AATC is a professional development centre of the sigapore institute of aerospace engineers. Air Transport Training College(ATTC) provides professinal training in aerospace engineering and aviation management. The college awards Diplomas, Masters and Specialization degrees.

ATTC COURSE:

Specialist Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering (SAME)

Course Description: The SAME Programme fully meets the requirements of skills required for the Aerospace industry as well as providing you with the basic knowledge needed to be employed in an aircraft line maintenance environment.

Course Duration: Full-Time one year (2 semesters)

CAREER PROSPECT: Students who graduate with the diploma and obtained the CAAS SAR-66 Cat A1 License* will find prospect for employment in the Aerospace industry locally and internationally. one year of additional relevant Aircraft Maintenance Experience is required

COURSE FEES: SGD(Singapore Dollar) 18500 + 7% GST*

Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering (FdEng)

Course Objectives: This is a 2 year full-time degree programme designed to cover the basic knowledge requirements for the SAR Part 66 Cat B 1.1 license and the FdEng requirements of Kingston University London. Successful Graduates from this FdEng programme will have the option to proceed to a 3rd year at  Kingston University London towards a BEng(Hons) in Aircraft Engineering.

CAREER PROSPECT: Students who graduate with the B.Eng(Hons) and obtained the CAAS SAR-66 Cat A1 License* will find prospect for employment in the Aerospace industry locally and internationally.

Course Duration: Two years Full-Time

COURSE FEES: Course Fee : SGD (Singapore Dollar) 22,500 (per year) + 7% GST*

Professional Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering (PAME)

Course Objectives: The PAME programme is built on an established programme with a leading university in the United Kingdom, and the course delivered is base knowledge requirements of the SAR Part 66 Category A syllabus of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore(CAAS).

CAREER PROSPECT: Students find for employment in the Aerospace industry locally and internationally.

Course Duration: Part-time one year (2 semesters)

COURSE FEES: SGD (Singapore Dollar) 3,145.80 payable in 1 instalment

More information visit: http://www.attc.edu.sg/

Besides the above courses Air Transport Training College(ATTC) also conducts:
WSQ Aerospace: Basic Aviation Skills (Gas Turbine) Course

Buying a laptop is no more a big thinking, as laptops prices have comedown to reasonable smart prices it makes much more sense for a college student to buy a laptop computers. Do you know there are places that specializes in selling student laptops. usually student discount laptops are cheaper than the normal laptops because : Student laptops are manufactured considering students budget.

Laptop Computers

• Money is an issue when you are a student. first things first, do yourself a favor, look out for free student laptop offers. On web various networks offer students a range of cheap laptops with mobile broadband connectivity which i feel the best deal to choose.

• Take serious consideration of things: Does your college or university require a specific type of laptop computer? Your requirements like laptop computer hardware and check for genuine software.

• Ease of mobility. Taking laptop to classroom and connecting to the internet. Are you going to use your laptop primarily for dorm room or will you travel with laptop frequently? (take it to class, the library, home and other places). If laptop is mostly limited to classroom use then make choice of larger screen(15" and above) and if not, smaller laptops with light weight is good(screen's with 15" and under) Choose laptop in portable size and the one that is most suitable for you. 

Taking above requirements and specifications a best student laptop should be reasonably priced. Refurbished laptops may be a good option for those who are on a real tight budget.

Student Laptops should come in Smarter. Faster. And Thinner! with Sleek Design along with Better Battery Life

spiceJet Airlines - flying for everyone

India's No.1 Low-Fare Airline seeks Licensed Aircraft Engineers and Aviation Technician.

spiceJet Airlines are looking for Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Aviation Technicians and Engineering Support for their 22  New Boeing 737 aircraft's.

LICENSED AME:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers on Boeing 737-800/900ER in categories of Airframe, Engines, Electrical, Instruments and Radio.

Applicants should be Indian nationals, licensed on any combination of the Aircraft and System.

MASTER TECHNICIAN:
Applicants should have more than 5 years of experience on a Boeing aircraft and total practical experience of more than 10 years.

ENGINEERING SUPPORT:
Engineering Support for Technical Services, Supply & Logistics, Planning, Quality Assurance, Stores and Maintenance Control Center.

Venue: Essex Farms 4, Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi- 110016
date: October 16 2010 Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Applicants who are unable to appear for the interview can send their resumes to hr.engg@spicejet.com along with specific job codes: AME for Licensed AME, MTEC for Master Technician and Engg for Engineering Support.

What is Aeronautical Engineering?
Aeronautical Engineering is a sub-branch of aerospace engineering. Though few people often interchange these two terms. Basically aeronautical involve activity of designing, developing and constructing of machine planes that can fly, as commonly know by aircraft.

The aeronautical engineers primarily responsible for creation of safer and more energy efficient economical methods for travelling including aircraft, helicopters, satellites, missiles and spacecrafts.
These includes science of propulsion and aerodynamics, even it covers the development and selection of materials and equipment that are utilized in aircraft.

Aero Engineer's are part of the designing process to make the fastest vehicle. Eg: Airplanes that weighs over a million pounds can ease into the air and spacecraft travels 17.000 miles an hour.

What do Aeronautical Engineers do?
Aero engineers bring concept into reality by emphasising on the design of aerofoils(wings). Propulsion is another aspect in aeronautical engineering. The force of propulsion helps an airplane to remain in flight, and encompasses the design and development of engines. These two basic principles are considered when choice of material for aircraft design, strenght and weight. Selection of material is a crucial area of specialization for the aeronautical engineering

As a Aero graduates you can specialize in any areas including:
Structural designing, Flight mechanic and control system, Aerodynamics, Instrumentation and communication, Manufacturing and maintenance.

Wright Brothers bicycle

Aeronautical Engineering Career Opportunities:
Commercial aviation industry
Government defence forces
Flight crew in both commercial and defence aviation
Research institutes
Space exploration centres.

Aeronautical Engineers Employers includes:
Aer Lingus, Airbus the Air Corps, FLS Aerospace, Rolls Royce and Ryanair to name but a few.

Aeronautical Engineering Future Prospects:
Create new, innovative methods of transportation to meet future demands.
Improve safety of an aircraft travel with more energy-efficient, economical methods
Develop and manufactures rockets and satellites.
Research and development formula one racing cars.
Perform and supervising the design of military aircraft.


The first airplane was designed by a pair of bicycle makers, who worked on it largely as a hobby.
Wright Brothers bicycle on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering BSc (Hons) degree offers excellent access to real aircraft experience. This AME degree is recognised by European Aviation Law, as detailed mentioned by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

The University of Glamorgan is a good place to study aircraft maintenance engineering course. At Glamorgan's a well balanced practical and theory based course for the licensed element and a professional engineering degree course for the BSc (Hons).

Benefits: Dedicated aircraft experience with real aircraft facilities. Complete engineering labs, full-size BAE Jet stream 31 commercial plane and an MP521 flight simulator. With aerospace study at Glamorgan, all costs are included in your standard course fees.


Career Options: Employment throughout UK and across the world, with manufacturing companies, commercial airlines, air-taxi operators, flying schools. EASA Part- 66 license qualifies its holders to be selected further aircraft-type authorisation before permitted to sign-off aircraft for flight.

This Course is eligible for a STEM scholarship of £4,500 over three years.

Glamorgan's BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering course offers a good prospective future to become a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer.

Cheap Student Flights

Cheap Plane Tickets for College students

A student of aircraft maintenance engineering or aerospace or aeronautical engineering or other student from any branch of studies, can avail domestic and international student discount tickets.

In recession times as a student you always look for ways to save money and have them spent in better directions. As a college student you can get cheap student airfares at very reasonable fares, it may take some time to get the best student discount tickets and student travel package deals as well, but its worth spending time.

Cheap Student travel and flights in three steps: checking, comparing and shopping

All airline's have offers related to student travel products with discounts on student airfares. The best place you can find exclusive cheap student airfares is at STA Travels, as it is know as the largest student travel company. STA offers great deal of cheap international student flight tickets at unbelievable airfares.

"Stand By Tickets" (cheap student airline tickets) this is the ticket allows you to fly instead of a person who failed to show up or simply canceled the flight. If for any reason unable to get a booking ahead of traveling time, then this is the ticket you should hold on. Once booked stand by ticket you are not presented with a seat on a specific flight, but you can travel on the next flight that has empty seats.

Always look for cheap student flights that are in the mid of the week and assure cent percent of the time you will get cheap plane tickets as a college student  :-)