JetBlue Flight 292 was a scheduled flight from Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California, to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. On September 21, 2005, Captain Scott Burke executed an emergency landing in the Airbus A320-232 at Los Angeles International Airport after the nose gear jammed in an abnormal position. No one was injured.
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At the 1999 European Grand Prix, it was revealed that many teams had been cheating by intercepting the start signals broadcasted by the FIA to begin the race. The race director uses a specific broadcast signal and starts a sequence of five red lights that last the same amount of time. Many of the teams, unbeknown to the FIA, had discovered how to intercept this signal and devised a system based off it that would send an auditory warning to the drivers 100 milliseconds before the last red light goes out, giving them what looked like a perfect start. At the 1999 European Grand Prix, the directors exposed all of the teams using this system by keeping the radio signal the same, but delaying the lights from going green - this meant that all the teams using the cheating systems would jump the start, not knowing the timing of the lights would be different this time around.
In 1994, a new electronic voting system was launched in the chamber of Switzerland’s Parliament. In order to ensure that a member cannot use his or her own voting machine as well as that of an absent neighbor, Switzerland proposed a voting system where two buttons have to be pressed simultaneously for the user to register his or her vote.
Thoughts on this BMW marketing video? 🤔 🚗
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#cars #bmw #fun
How race car drivers practice for pit stop training
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A radial engine works similarly to a team of cyclists pedaling a bike. Imagine several cyclists arranged in a circle around the bike’s center, each with their own pedal.
When they push down on their pedals, the bike moves forward. In a radial engine, pistons (like the cyclists) are arranged in a circle around a central crankshaft.
When fuel combusts in the cylinders, it pushes the pistons outward, which turns the crankshaft and generates power.
Just as all the cyclists’ pedals contribute to moving the bike, the synchronized firing of the pistons keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently.
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The gas pedal simulator at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart is an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to experience the sensation of accelerating in a Porsche sports car. This simulator is designed to replicate the tactile feel of pressing down on the gas pedal of a high-performance vehicle.
As visitors press the pedal, they can feel the gradual buildup of resistance, mimicking the real-world experience of increasing speed. The simulator is accompanied by a visual display, often showing the dashboard of a Porsche vehicle, complete with a rev counter and speedometer.
This exhibit is part of the museum’s effort to immerse visitors in the driving experience, giving them a taste of the power and precision that Porsche cars are known for. The attention to detail in the simulator, from the pedal’s responsiveness to the accompanying sound effects, makes it a popular attraction for car enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
An optical fiber, is a flexible glass or plastic fiber that can transmit light from one end to the other. Such fibers find wide usage in fiber-optic communications, where they permit transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths (data transfer rates) than electrical cables. Fibers are used instead of metal wires because signals travel along them with less loss and are immune to electromagnetic interference. Fibers are also used for illumination and imaging, and are often wrapped in bundles so they may be used to carry light into, or images out of confined spaces, as in the case of a fiberscope. Specially designed fibers are also used for a variety of other applications, such as fiber optic sensors and fiber lasers.
The medals for the Paris 2024 Olympics are made with unique and symbolic materials. The gold medals consist primarily of silver, coated with about six grams of pure gold, reflecting a similar composition to previous Olympic gold medals.
The silver medals are made entirely of pure silver with a purity rating of at least 92.5%. The bronze medals are crafted from a blend of 95% copper and 5% zinc.
In a special touch for the 2024 Games, all the medals incorporate raw iron from the Eiffel Tower, adding a distinct piece of Parisian heritage to each award.
The art of aerodynamic stability: Shuttercocks take flight! 🕊️
Ever wondered how these feathered wonders achieve stable flight? 🤔
It’s all about the clever combination of:
- Aerodynamic shape ✈️
- Balanced weight distribution ⚖️
- Precise feather alignment 💡
Resulting in a mesmerizing dance through the air! 💨
Midway through the 2002 Belgian Grand Prix, Olivier Panis’ Honda engine let go in dramatic fashion. A thick cloud of smoke engulfed the track as Panis coasted to a stop, the unmistakable signal of a catastrophic engine failure. Most drivers would instinctively back off, waiting for the smoke to clear. But not Kimi Räikkönen.
Charging down the straight in his McLaren, Kimi stormed into the blinding haze without lifting off the throttle. It was a moment of sheer audacity-his commitment unwavering, despite having no idea what lay ahead. As the smoke finally dissipated, Räikkönen emerged unscathed, solidifying his reputation as the “Iceman” of Formula 1. The incident not only showcased his fearlessness but also became one of the most memorable moments of the race.
