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2024 Watches

I was tagged by @heartofhubris to share 9 movies I watched this year! It's entirely possible some of these were December 2023, but I'm including them because I cannot remember when I watched what.

Tagging @borom1r, @bottomoftheriverbed, @enbymoomin, @philosophyoftherevolution, @mostdearladyophelia, and anyone else who would like to take part <3

#any day #stormy monday #the field #winter flight #the big empty #goldeneye #north country #jupiter ascending #the hitcher #in case it wasn't eminently obvious this was the sean bean year #watched a LOT of this man's movies and shows #many more that were not listed here #this is what i do i find an actor i like and then blaze through their entire cv #ask game #movie asks

Ensuring Aviation Safety with Aircraft De-Ice System Technology

Maintaining aerodynamic integrity is the highest priority for pilots when navigating through freezing altitudes. The Aircraft De Ice System market was valued at USD 1,610 Million in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 2,452 Million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% from 2025 to 2030. The implementation of a high-performance Aircraft De-Ice System allows commercial and private planes to shed ice buildup efficiently, preventing dangerous shifts in weight and drag. As global travel expands into colder regions, the necessity for these onboard systems has moved from a luxury to a standard regulatory requirement for all-weather flight readiness.

Evolution of the Aircraft De-Ice System Market

The rapid expansion of the Aircraft De-Ice System Market is largely driven by the aerospace industry’s shift toward lightweight composite materials that require specialized thermal management. Unlike traditional aluminum wings, modern carbon-fiber structures respond differently to heat, leading manufacturers to develop innovative electro-thermal and pneumatic-boot solutions. This evolution ensures that even the most advanced stealth and fuel-efficient aircraft can operate in sub-zero temperatures without compromising their structural integrity or fuel economy.

Innovations in Electro-Mechanical Expulsion

Recent breakthroughs in electro-mechanical expulsion de-icing (EMEDS) are providing a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional bleed-air systems. These systems use high-speed actuators to create a mechanical shock that shatters ice at the microscopic level before it can bond to the leading edge of the wing. By reducing the energy draw from the aircraft's engines, these systems contribute to a lower overall carbon footprint for the airline. Furthermore, the integration of smart sensors allows these systems to activate automatically, ensuring that human error is minimized during critical phases of flight like takeoff and landing.

The ongoing commitment to de-icing innovation remains a cornerstone of global flight safety and operational efficiency. By adopting these advanced thermal technologies, the aviation industry continues to provide a secure and reliable experience for millions of passengers every year.

#Aviation Safety #Aerospace Tech #Aircraft Maintenance #Winter Flight #Flight Engineering

Irene Mei

#Irene mei #winter flight #white #snow #magpie #Eurasian magpie #photography #wildlife photography

Winter Flight

A little snowfall didn’t deter this robin from taking to the sky, nor did it stop Your Shot member Tommy Eliasson from stepping into his garden in Halland, Sweden, to capture this image. Eliasson was able to set his camera up and snap a series of photos before the bird flew on.

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First winter flight

With a fly-or-die determination, at the stroke of sunrise me and my friend Hideki started from Tokyo to Asagiri highlands. Weather had ditched us couple of times before and we had to return to Tokyo without a single flight. So this long weekend along with the paragliding gear we were carrying tent, sleeping bags, water and food supply. If weather is bad, we camp at the mountain until it clears but not returning to Tokyo without logging few flying hours.

Hideki is stingier than I am! (insane) so his car doesn't have GPS navi. So in year 2013, in this ultra high-tech country we had embarked on the 160km drive depending fully on our poor map-reading / navigation skills and broken directional instincts. Few wrong turns here and there cost us some extra double digit KM distance and extra triple digit expressway toll. (Get a GPS Navi dude!). However; all thanks to the wrong turns on the expressway, we had almost completed a full circle around Mt. Fuji who sat like a meditating Guru on the backdrop of crystal blue cloudless sky. The weather was beautiful. Was finally today was the day to fly?

As I filled the pilot registration form, the windsock outside the window was fluttering hard in the north-winds. At Asagiri takeoff is possible only in southerly wind! Conditions were not at all flyable; but I didn't care! I wasn't returning to Tokyo without flying; come-what-may! As the wind wasn't good for flying, I set out with my wing to practice some ground handling in strong winds. Kantega (my glider) was euphoric when in the winds. She wanted to drag me right, left, front and back, lift me off the ground. Behave yourself you drunk girl !!! Took me some time to be able to tame her and there she was inflated fully, hovering exactly over my head casting a orangish shadow. "GOOD GIRL !"

I had just started enjoying the strong wing kiting, when suddenly there was a total pressure loss in the Wing. .."Whats wrong with you baby ?" I muttered and looked at the windsock. It hung down dead from the pole! WTF?! Naturally my wing had to fall on the ground lifeless. This was hopeless. No wind so no more ground handling? But next moment my eyes widened. There was some wind and YES it was south wind; the flight winds, the angel winds! I couldn't bear the happiness as I hurriedly wrapped the wing. I didn't have lot of time, the shuttle would leave any moment. I ran and made it just in time.

The shuttle drove us to the crawler station at base of the mountain. We loaded the stuff in the last trolly and settled on the saddles. The diesel engine cranked with a think black cloud of smoke and the crawler started climbing the mountain; balancing itself on the 5cm wide single iron bar! This ride is steeper than the climbing leg of a roller coaster. At the saddle one sits facing up the mountain while this crawler climbs up at angle exceeding 45 degrees! Feels like riding a space shuttle to mars! In 15 min it took us 400m high. There was noticeable temperature drop and a blanket of snow everywhere!

I unpacked all the gear and stood on the launching ramp. The view was magnificent. Absolutely cloud-free, seem-less pure blue sky. The snow-clad cone of Mt. Fuji rose massively above the horizon. "Let's rock and roll" I spread opened my wing and began with line-check. No tangles, all clear. Buckled the harness , reserve parachute checked, helmet strap secured. "Clear to take off". I stood on the launching ramp, having all pre-flight checks done. Heart beats paced fast ahead of wrist watch's seconds arm. The drop of sweat that rolled down from in between my ear and forehead found its way out swiftly without getting absorbed in my helmet. "Lucky bastard" The wing laid on the ground with its leading edge fluttering in the wind. It just waited one right pull to rise up flawlessly. Quickly I ran through the pre-flight check sequence once again, gazed at the windsock through corner of my eye and gave Kantega the pull she desperately waited for.

The take-off was effortless and in no time my legs were off the ramp. A powerful updraft gently lifted me from the ridge. To the non-pilots I have no words to express this feeling but it is absolutely incomparable! Few times it's even better than sex (Just some times^^). A month back I flew in India in Sahyadri ranges. The mountains were dry, harsh yet very scenic and today I was flying over some extremely beautiful snowy ridges, right in-front of Fuji-san, the tranquil symbolic deity of the country of Japan. I love paragliding even more. Will keep loving it... Its a true expression of Freedom.