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IFR by the sun and stars: not that long ago crews flew thousands of miles with no navigational aids except the sky itself. It's such an elegant solution.(IFR DIARY)(instrument flight rule)
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I achieved a degree of fascination and competence with celestial navigation over 50 years ago as an Air Force navigator and recently have found that some of my flying friends have expressed an interest in the basics of this "lost" art, because ... well, just because.
Here's a primer for any of you who might be interested as well. There is, perhaps, even a tidbit that will help in your modern-day IFR flying. But let's put that aside for just now.
How to Shoot a Star
Imagine a celestial body--the sun, moon or a prominent star--is exactly over your ...
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Active Army Installations (USA).(PostInformation)(Directory)
Magazine article from: Soldiers Magazine
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Army community service.
Magazine article from: The Exceptional Parent
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Army Web sites
Magazine article from: Soldiers
; ...gov Basic Housing Allowance www.dtic.mil/perdiem/ bah.html Government Sites Army Knowledge Online https://www.us.army.mil The U.S. Army Homepage www.army.mil The Army National Guard www.arng.army.mil Army Reserve...
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Active Army Installations (USA).(Post Information)(Directory)
Magazine article from: Soldiers Magazine
; ...addresses. Additional post and unit information is available at www.army.mil/A-Z. A ALABAMA Anniston Army Depot 36201-4199 (256) 235-7501 (DSN) 571-1110 www.anad.army.mil Fort Rucker 36362-5000 (334) 255-1030 (DSN 558...
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Active Army Installations (USA).(Post Information)
Magazine article from: Soldiers Magazine
; ...provided Web site addresses. A ALABAMA Anniston Army Depot 36201-4199 (256) 235-7501 (DSN) 571-1110 www.anad.army.mil Fort Rucker 36362-5000 (334) 255-1030 (DSN 558) www-rucker.army.mil Redstone Arsenal 35898-5300 (256...
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Army seeks moral high ground in briefing to roles panel. (White Commission on military roles and missions)
Newspaper article from: Defense Daily
; The Army leadership began the formal debate on military roles and missions...the White Commission that described the capabiliti es of the Army in the context of joint operations. The Army's low-key approach was in deliberate contrast to the aggressive...
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Army Reserve Chief discusses Army transformation
Magazine article from: The Officer
; This is a very exciting time for our Army." So began the talk by MG Thomas J. Plewes, chief, Army Reserve, to more than 60 industry representatives...told attendees that although the details of Army transformation are still being worked out...
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Army mulls becoming lead service for helicopters.
Newspaper article from: Defense Daily
; The Army is considering proposing to the commission...related to rotary wing aircraft, the senior Army official responsible for roles and missions...are developing an option that will have the Army offer to take over all rotary wing aircraft...
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Army announces headquarters transformation plan.
M2 Presswire
; ...PRESSWIRE-19 December 2001-US DOD: Army announces headquarters transformation plan...COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:18122001 Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White announced today decisions...of the Headquarters, Department of the Army. The purpose of the review was to streamline...
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'Virtual Army Experience' Traveling Exhibit Offers Hands-on Test Drive of Soldiering in U.S. Army
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
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