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Leaders of Hamas were very fond of quoting Sheikh Nasrallah´s famous declaration that “if Israel enters Lebanon,we shall launch rockets not only on Heifa but “baada-baada”(far beyond )it.And when Israel hit Hezbollah in summer of 2006,the brave Sheikh fulfilled his promise; Hezbollah launched its rockets to Hedera.The exact number of rockets was 3. After that the invincible warriors of Hezbollah ran as fast as they could to Litani River-and even “baada-baada” this river. But the Hamas leaders did not like to recall this, and in response to Israel´s warning after every attack on Israeli cities that Israel would not tolerate this forever, they used to answer that if Israel retaliates, they will launch rockets not only on Sderot or Ashkelon,but also “baada-baada” Ahskelon. At the end of December of 2006,the heroic Sheikh Nasrallah also threatened that if only Israel dares to touch Hamas,”our revenge will be terrible, and our rockets will fly to Tel Aviv&qu

Tim Graham/ Getty Images Jet engines on the assembly line. See more pictures of flight . Whe­n you go to an airport and see the commercial jets there, you can't help but notice the huge ­engines that power them. Most commercial jets are powered by turbofan engines, and turbofans are one example of a general class of engines called gas turbine engines. You may have never heard of gas turbine engines, but they are used in all kinds of un­expected places. For example, many of the helicopters you see, a lot of s­maller power plants and even the M-1 Tank use gas turbines. In this article, we will look at gas turbine engines to see what makes them tick!

  Just as you arrive at the end of your trip, chances are you are flying into a new or unfamiliar airport, it's time give some thought to ground transportation. Your host at the destination city might have told you - "I'll meet you at the airport" . It perhaps is probably the best solution when you arrive at an unfamiliar airport. But then, if that isn't possible, usually every town has a taxi service - but chances are you will not find a line of cabs waiting for the crowd at the airport. The problem is - usually there not a crowd. If one cab can do the trick, all you need is a simple advance call from the aircraft - this can usually coordinate a timely taxi or a cab on the ground. A radio call from the of air, course

It is vital if you are travelling with a disability to take out travel insurance to cover both your flights and holiday period itself. If you are an EU citizen and are travelling within Europe, remember that you can receive basic emergency medical assistance for free if you carry an E111 form. Never assume that the quality of health care will be the same abroad. In particular, be aware that many policies sold by tour operators will not cover individuals with pre-existing medical conditions. Importantly, make sure that your travel insurance policy covers any specialist equipment you may be travelling with i.e. your wheelchair. This should include full replacement in the event that your chair is stolen or damaged. Talk to your travel insurer directly to discuss your needs, and find a policy which provides the necessary cover. The following companies all provide travel insurance policies for travellers with a disability: Age Concern Insurance Services (Garrod Hous

As with all luggage, you should tag your chair with all your contact details, name, address, telephone number and hotel address in the unlikely event that your chair goes missing. Ideally, you should also attach a photocopy of instructions to dismantle to your chair. If your chair requires any special equipment for disassembling, discuss this with the airline in advance so that they accommodate your needs. Remember, even if you are on hand to help with dismantling your chair before departure, it is unlikely that you will be present at the other end of your flight to assist with re-assembly. If you encounter any problems, then you should immediately speak to the 'Complaint Resolution Officer'. All airlines should have a CRO officer available 24hrs a day either by phone or in person, who is trained to deal with any problems a disabled flyer may encounter whilst travelling. Disabled travellers in the U.S. can order a free booklet from the U.S. Department

Just because you need to travel with oxygen, need not restrict the opportunities to travel it just takes a little bit more planning. Flying with Disability offers you the following advice to ensure a safe, happy flight. Travellers who require oxygen for medical use are, unfortunately, subject to a charge per bottle. This rate varies between airline, and can be quite expensive. You will need to contact the airline at least 48hrs prior to flying to advise the flow rate, and to get full medical clearance, though this tends to be minor technicality. In the US the FAA requires a physicians statement outlining your needs for oxygen. Please note though that some airlines require 7 days notice, so we recommend that you check with your airline as soon as you know that you are flying to avoid any complications. You will be able to carry your own oxygen cylinders for a flight, though these cylinders must be empty with the intention of filling and using them at your destina

Flying with a disability entitles you to a range of information services about your journey, so that you can plan your trip and as best as possible. Planning ahead is essential if you are a disabled traveller, given the number of additional barriers you are likely to encounter. The best way to ensure and safe and hassle-free flight, is to plan ahead. Access to a range of information - such as the provision for disabled facilities is, therefore, fundamental to planning your flight. You should always check to see if there are any limitations to the aircraft itself, question whether it will be able to accommodate you. Inside the aircraft think about what facilities you will need. Does the aircraft have movable seats for wheelchairs, can your wheelchair be stored on the plane or in the cargo bay? Is there access to the toilet for disabled travellers. Airlines should always be able to answer these queries, and if not immediately, be willing to get back to you once

On the day of flying always arrive as early as possible. Even if you are embarking on a long-haul flight, and the prospect of spending even more time at the airport may be unappealing, having the extra time to organize everything is essential. Flying with Disability strongly recommends that you use gel or foam filled batteries to power your chair. Normal acid filled batteries can be used to fly, though security staff will be required to remove them, whereupon they will be specially packed for the duration of the flight. Manual fold up wheelchairs can actually be stowed in the on board coat closet, though there will only be room for one wheelchair. Airlines work on a first-come, first served basis for the storage of wheelchairs on board If you cannot secure this space, the airline will store your chair with the main luggage. This will not affect your luggage allowance. If you have a connecting flight, take into account that you are likely to be the last to leave

Advanced planning is always essential. Planning a trip is always a hectic time, with so many things to organize at once, it is easy to forget something. Here at Flying With Disability  we have compiled a quick checklist of things to take into account when planning your trip regarding your health. Consult your doctor about: Your need for immunizations To ensure that you have all the prescriptions you will need for the duration of your trip (and some spare for emergencies) All the medical equipment you might need, and any spare parts you might need in an emergency. Recommendations for any non-prescription medications you might need such as pain killers, sun lotion, laxatives, spare glasses etc. How to get medical assistance when you are away. Contact addresses for nearby hospitals etc., emergency telephone numbers and quality of health care in the country you are visiting. Consult your travel agent about: What special assistance you can expect from the h

A medical certificate is a statement of health from the traveller's doctor outlining that the passenger is capable of completing the flight without extra medical care. Airlines need not request a medical certificate, based solely on the fact that the traveller is disabled. An airline may, however, request a medical certificate is there is reasonable concern that medical assistance will be necessitated. This situation may arise if you are flying in a stretcher or incubator, will require medical oxygen for a section of the flight or have a special medical condition which concerns the airline that you will not be able to complete the flight without extraordinary medical assistance. Those travelling with a communicable disease will also need to get a medical certificate, demonstrating that the infection will not effect any of the airline's crew or passenger during the flight. An airline's priority is the safety of all its passengers, and if a medical certif

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        AIRCRAFT DETAILS   Year: 1958 Make: BEECHCRAFT Model: TWIN Location: Locust Grove, GA Type: Multi Engine Prop Mileage: Engine Hours: 10/200 Airframe Time: 8200 Propeller Hours: 10 Registration: N3250Q Equipment: LE 0 SMOH. RE 200 SMOH.0 SPOH RE&LE.Freshly overhauled gear heater. Avionics: Garmin 340Audiopanel/intercom. GNS 430. King 55 HSI. KX155 COM/NAV. KT 71 Transponder. KR 87 ADF. Avidyne 650 MFD/radar. S-TEC 60-2 Autopilot Exterior: New paint Interior: New leather interior SELLER DESCRIPTION 1958 BEECHCRAFT TWIN, Complete restoration-$250K invested. New paint/interior/gear/heater. LE 0 SMOH RE 200 SMOH with 0 TOP. 0 SPOH RE&LE.Garmin 340/430.King HSI. Avidyne MFD/radar.STEC 60-2 Autopilot. Offer/trade complex single

Aircharter guide and resource for aircraft and helicopter hire for Corporate and Business charters, Tourist charters, Election flying, Film and Advertisement shootings, Election flying and Air Ambulance. Time is Money   Both can be squandered on missed opportunities or used wisely to grow your company. That’s the benefit of a business aircraft. And Business aircraft charters allow you to take control of the time you spend on he travel. No busy Airports……. No Crowded terminals.  Private aircraft charter has become an increasingly popular form of air travel, filling the need for enhanced levels of security, convenience, confidentiality and comfort.

Owner Stories Evan Green (left) uses his Liberty XL2 mostly for business travel, while Dr. Peter Spennato (right) flies his Mooney Ovation primarily for personal trips. Cessna 172 Corporate pilot David Lawson of Van Nuys, Calif., purchased a Skyhawk a few years back for all the reasons that most pilots appreciate Skyhawks. Lawson flies Magic Johnson’s Gulfstream G3 for a living, and the Skyhawk is the latest of several personal airplanes he has owned for fun. “It’s an extremely easy airplane to fly, and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t appreciate a Skyhawk’s talents,” says Lawson. “I’ve owned several airplanes before this one—152s and Barons—and the Skyhawk is probably the best buy and the most capable of them all.” The Gulfstream pilot says everyone in his family is a pilot—wife, son and daughter—and all appreciate the Skyhawk’s gentle flight charact

We examine some of the best buys In general aviation By Bill Cox Liberty XL2 16 LIBERTY XL2: The two-seat Liberty XL2’s primary claim to fame is that it was one of the first airplanes to embrace FADEC (full authority digital engine control). The Liberty employs a computer-controlled, 125 hp Continental IOF-240-B that manages all parameters of engine management automatically. An obvious benefit of computer control is efficiency, and the XL2 scores about 5.3 gph at 60% power. Liberty sells the airplane as a trainer or personal transport, and it’s a comfortable machine in either mode, with a 48-inch-wide cabin. Cruise is 125 knots at max throttle and 7,000 feet. If you have a budget of $200,000, you should be able to buy a used XL2 Vanguard from as late as 2008 to 2009. Improvements To The Breed Perhaps contrary to popular belief, several of the airplanes in this article have experienced changes in the l

Diamond DA40 10 DIAMOND DA40 STAR: An outgrowth of the two-seat Diamond Eclipse, the Star is the Austrian company’s current four-seat, everyman’s single. In addition to joystick control and an ultimately maneuverable, nonsteerable nosewheel, the Star has an aft left entry door for rear-seat passengers. Like the beloved Tiger, the Star delivers a 1,000 fpm climb rate and uncommon speed on only 180 hp, about 140 to 145 knots. The cabin is larger than the Tiger’s, however, and the Star will carry additional weight. Stars appeared on the market in 2000, and airplanes through 2007 have price tags below $200,000. Mooney Ovation 11 MOONEY OVATION M20R: Mooneys of every description always have been renowned for their speed and efficiency. The Ovation represents perhaps the supreme compromise of horsepower/fuel burn with cruise speed, meanwhile offering the long cabin of the Porsche Mooney, TLS/Bravo and Eagle. Yet, the Ovation flies faster than any other n

4 BEECH F33A BONANZA: The F33A was discontinued in 1994 (perhaps coincidentally, the same year Mooney introduced the Ovation). That doesn’t subtract a whit from the ultimate four-seat Bonanza’s talents, however. Certified in the utility class, the straight-tail airplane is stronger than most other machines. There even was an aerobatic model, the E33C, approved for most basic vertical and horizontal maneuvers. Bonanzas will outhandle most other machines in the class, offering uncommon control harmony and 170-knot speed. It also has the distinction of being what many pilots consider the best single-engine machine in the sky. Bonanzas from 1985 through 1994 generally sell for $200,000 or less. 5 BEECH A36 BONANZA: Add two seats to an F33A, and you’ll wind up with an A36, an airplane that’s currently in production as the G36 (“G” for Garmin). All the six-seat Bonanzas are regarded as top-end airplanes with performance roughly comparable to the aforementioned F33A. The right side aft

While our last buyer’s guide [“Buyer’s Mini-Guide To Four-Seat Singles,” P&P April 2010] included a smorgasbord of new airplanes, this one deals with used aircraft and draws from an even wider field. For this effort, we set a top price of $200,000. We could argue all day about whether $200,000 is “affordable,” but we feel that it’s a reasonable compromise—more than enough, but less than too much. Alternatively, two hundred large might buy you a decent timeshare in Aspen, an exotic sports car or a twin-engine cabin cruiser for fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Because there are few new airplanes available for $200,000 or less (except for LSA), this list comprises what we feel are the best used buys on the market. To avoid including antiques, whose value often is more intrinsic than practical, we set an age limit of 25 years. That’s not because older models can’t be made to look and fly young, but because reliability could be compromised on flying machines suffering from the aviation

Who are you, and why are you writing this? I am a licensed private pilot, and I am writing this article as a guide for prospective pilots. I have enjoyed my flying very much, and want to encourage others to embark on the grand adventure of aviation. I began my flying in 1990, and since then, I have accumlated just over 700 hours of flying time. The most frequent measure of a pilot's experience is the number of "flying hours." he or she has accumulated. My 700 hours is still relatively low. For comparison, my instructor has over 4,000 flying hours. Many airline pilots have 20,000 hours or more. I want to fly airplanes. What do I need to do? To operate an aircraft in the United States, you must be licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which since 9/11 is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There are several levels of pilot's license; the most basic is the Private Pilot license. This license permits the holder to pilot an a

Horshoe Bay Resort planes Whether you want to ride in a Gulfstream, a Falcon or a Challenger, there are numerous options to get to Chicago-for the right price. And, the time has never been better to climb onboard this limo in the sky. Instructions Things You'll Need: $1,000+ A bottle of champagne Some free time and imagination Step 1 Jamie Cheng, Co-Founder, Senior VP of Operations & Finance and Chief Analyst of Halogen Guides-which publishes an interactive online directory of charter services--offers general advice for chartering a plane.He says that the first step is to know exactly what one's needs are. "How many passengers are flying with you? How much luggage will you be carrying? Will there be any pets? Space is at a premium aboard private planes and costs vary greatly according to what size plane you fly on," he says. Step 2

One of the most common types of airplanes in use today is the jet, which has largely replaced traditional aircraft powered by propellers. Although propeller planes are still used in some instances, jets dominate commercial and private air travel due to their greater speed, ability to fly at higher altitudes and mechanical reliability. General Airplane History While efforts toward powered flight date back to the earliest inventors, the first successful flight of a fixed-wing aircraft was performed famously by the Wright brothers in 1903. Their plane, known as the Wright Flyer I, was made of wood and used a gasoline engine to spin a pair of wooden propellers. Over the next several years, the Wright brothers continued to refine the design that would provide the basis for aircraft over the coming decades. World War I provided a major incentive for the design and construction of better airplanes. Planes were originally used purely for surveying the enemy's positions. This l

How to Fly on Small Regional Jets Instructions Things You'll Need: Faith that bigger is not always better. Carry-on items that fit beneath a seat. Preparing for Take-Off Step 1 Say goodbye to concerns about flights on "small" airliners. Today's new regional jets are anything but small. With up to 100 seats as wide as those in older, larger airplanes , modern jets are roomy and reliable. Step 2 Book your travel as you would normally: through your travel agent, on-line or using the toll-free numbers provided by the major carriers. Request flights with departure times and connections that use regional jets. Step 3 Know your departure and destination airports. Many major airlines will automatically book you on a regional service partner, depending on your route. When you have a choice of airports, select one served by regional jets. Conducting Y

Private jet travel can be exhilarating, relaxing and fun. If you have chosen to cut out the airline hassle and enjoy the benefits of private jet travel, you will need to find a skilled crew. Finding the right crew is just as important as finding the right aircraft and, once you have found your perfect match, you will be able to enjoy your travel stress free, with ease and confidence. Instructions Things You'll Need: Internet Access Financial Resources Travel with style and confidence in a private jet. Step 1 Determine your travel needs.Doing this will help you decide the type of jet aircraft you will be using and, consequently, the type of pilot(s) that you require. Evaluate your travel needs to determine whether you will be doing mostly domestic travel or mostly international or a combination of both. You must decide whether you need a crew that will be on call and ready for last minute trips or one t

While you couldn't make the argument that private jets are necessarily affordable for the majority of the public, they have become a little less a fantasy for a small percentage of people and small businesses. Private jet manufacturers have been working hard to make plane buying less the province of the ultra-rich and more accessible to the general public. Buying a private jet takes a lot of consideration and research and is not something to be undertaken without considering the ins and outs of plane ownership. If you're thinking about investing in a private jet, here's what you need to know and how to go about doing it. Instructions Things You'll Need: Computer Internet Pilot's license Step 1 Get your pilot's license. Getting licensed to fly small jets is not like running to the DMV. Learning to fly takes time and serious consideration, not to mention money. Look for accredited schools in you