Cars at the airport all equipment. Exhibition of airfield special vehicles of the airport “Kyiv. Cessna T310R "The best choice for the middle class"
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You usually find out about the most interesting events by chance. That's what happened the day before. One of the sites told about an unusual exhibition that was held at the State Aviation Museum. I was there a year ago, in 2013. Then there was also. This time the exhibition lasted only three days, from 13 to 15 June. Fortunately, I managed to visit on the last day of work.
There are not so often interesting spectacles to miss. Many car shows have been canceled this year. Therefore, neither a cool summer day (!) with a chance of rain, nor a cold, nor a disgusting mood prevented the trip. Moreover, he was still going to Kyiv (to visit the Children's Railway).
1. Airfield fire truck based on the missile carrier MAZ-7310 "Hurricane" or MAZ-543. This exhibit was handed over to the State Aviation Museum on the first day of the show.
The exhibition of airfield special vehicles is dedicated to the anniversary - the 90th anniversary of the international airport "Kyiv" (ex-Zhulyany). It was held on the territory of the State Aviation Museum at the National Aviation University. The purpose of such an unusual exhibition is to acquaint visitors with the complex, important and invisible to ordinary citizens, special automotive and self-propelled equipment of the ground airfield service. These are fuel tankers, oil tankers, starting units, loaders, self-propelled ladders, tractors, apron buses. As well as civil service vehicles - firefighters, cleaning (watering, sweeping, snow removal). Among them there are many legendary cars. For example, this is a fire engine MAZ.
The exhibition promised to be interesting. And in order not to walk alone, he invited tavalex2007.
We approach the checkout and here is a shock! Somewhere I found information that tickets are 30 hryvnia. And then, bam, prices!
2. Ticket 50 UAH. Plus — 10 UAH. for photography. Plus - the road is 2x10 UAH (minibuses have risen in price a week ago). And there were no extras with them. Thought it would be an expensive tour. Money may not be enough not only for the second point of the trip; but there was also the prospect of going home on foot.
A friend said that since they came not to return, right? Scratching at the bottom of the barrel - like back to back, but the money should be enough.
Now I looked at last year's reports from the Aviation Museum. Tickets were also 50 UAH. It's gotten easier.
3. Aerodrome equipment is located on the exhibition site of the museum, near the runway.
There weren't many people in the morning. So it was okay to take pictures.
A friend was at the Aviation Museum for the first time. Therefore, at first we walked a little between planes and helicopters. I've already seen the museum. The exposition has changed a little: identical helicopters have been removed, something has been restored.
4. At the entrance to the exhibition - two self-propelled gangways "Giraffe". They're the same, so I'll show you one.
How did you know the name?
5. Yes, here's a pass! (Museum workers could cover it with papers.) Some cars even had numbers. Therefore, I retouched them in the photographs.
Explanatory papers were attached in various unpredictable places. So some cars had to be identified on the Internet. Or by coupons.
As for the exhibits: the main attention was paid to cars (trucks). It is good that the exhibition consisted mainly of automotive equipment. I photographed all kinds of self-propelled units, tractors, electric cars and other pepelats in so far as.
First, about the uninteresting (although someone likes it) - gangways, trailers, autocars, tractors, sweeper micromobiles. What can be called cars is difficult.
6. Airfield harvester DE-224 (based on a single-axle (!) scraper MoAZ-546P).
Produced in 1975-1979. A total of 20 such machines were built.
By the way, this thing has two engines!
7. Ladders.
8. Self-propelled ladder company JBT AeroTech. I don't know what model.
9. Carts-trailers.
10. Self-propelled ladder for luggage.
11. Funny microcar. ATK tractor for towing trailer trucks.
12. Vacuum sweeper Nilfisk RS 502
13. Cargo electric car without a name.
Some of the tarantais huddled among the trucks. Like this "tube", Soviet snow blower.
14. Snow loader KO-206. Soviet schoolchildren remember this technique.
15. Another unknown tarantayka, standing between the trucks, shocked. Where is her front, where is her back?
On the one hand, there is a diffuser nozzle. On the other - the front part of the tractor "Belarus". You won’t understand - road equipment, a car or a tractor.
I did not understand from which side to take a picture of it and what it is intended for. Looks like a snow blower.
16. There were also tractors. Snowplow tractor T-701.
17. Tractor T-150K (left).
Well, now - the most interesting. Cars.
First - modern airfield special vehicles.
18. Composition "Aircraft Maintenance".
19. Airfield tanker TZA-7.5 (based on MAZ-5334).
20. Tanker - the second popular type of MAZ-5334 truck (after the dump truck).
21. Aerodrome escort car Chevrolet Niva.
Numbers prudently painted over in the photo.
22.
23. Airfield tractor aircraft Goldhofer AST-3.
There are two versions of them. What is this - I do not know.
24. Deicer (anti-icing) EFI 2000 (on the Volvo FE 240 chassis).
The machine is designed for cleaning the body of aircraft from snow and ice. There were two of them on display.
25. Another anti-icing EFI 2000 (on the Volvo FE 240 chassis).
26. Both EFI 2000 (on Volvo FE 240 chassis).
27. Japanese deicer on Isuzu FVR 900 chassis.
28. Universal machine for heating, feeding and heating. Do you think it's on a TATA chassis?
29. They didn't guess! It turns out that this is a Ukrainian clone - BAZ-T713.13.
I myself am surprised that TATs are produced under the BAZ brand.
Let's move on to vintage cars.
I show cars by models, and not by types of equipment for their intended purpose.
30. Installation of air launch UVZ-4 (UAZ-452).
Terrifying!
31. Water tank ATsPT-4.1 (130) (on the ZIL-130 chassis).
32. Autolift for the delivery of products on board the AL-3 (on the ZIL-130G chassis). (At least that's how it's written.)
This is an extended version of the ZIL-130.
33. Cleaning and watering machine KO-829 (?) (on the ZIL-130 chassis).
Although with the identification of the model I can be wrong.
34. Aerodrome launcher APA-35/30-130 (ZIL-130).
Another ZIL-130. But what!
35. Apron bus APPA-4 + tractor ZIL-130V1.
36. The kids impudently climb on the truck. Where are the parents looking?
37. Adults are also interested.
38. You can even go to the salon.
That's surprised! I thought that there were no seats in apron buses.
Let's move on to other brands.
39. Airfield fire truck AA-60 (MAZ-7310 Uragan (or MAZ-543))
Four-axle 8x4. A fire truck based on a rocket carrier.
40. These people do not drive on ordinary roads. But known to many since childhood from a picture from the Soviet primer.
41. Oh! There are also round lights at the back.
42. Fire truck AA-60 on the chassis MAZ-7310 "Hurricane".
Again, this is modern technology.
43. Airfield sweeper ASV-4000 (MAZ-5434).
44. In fact, this is a cleaning and sweeping road train.
Two harvesting brothers MAZ.
45. Watering and cleaning machine on the MAZ-5337 chassis.
The model name is not known.
46. Sand spreading machine based on MAZ-5337. MDK is written on a piece of paper, but the full name of the model cannot be seen in the photo.
47. Oil tanker MZ-66 (GAZ-66).
48. Aerodrome launcher APA-80 (ZIL-131).
49. It seems that the ZIL-131 launcher is also.
50. Aviation heating machine UMP-350-131 (ZIL-131).
51. Aerodrome launcher APA-100 (on the Ural-4320 chassis).
52. Auger snowplow "Amkodor-9531" on the chassis of the long-nosed Ural-4320.
Headlights on the roof. Motor in the body (no engine under the hood!).
What are twin-engine piston aircraft used for? Close to the truth is the opinion that the task of the second engine is to increase the useful takeoff weight, take a larger supply of fuel, and also balance the torque from the first engine. What is the difference between single motor and twin motor? Which twins are better and what is on the market in Russia?
Recently, interest in twin-engine aircraft in small aircraft has been heated up, everyone is waiting for the full-fledged change of Cheburashkas and Kukuruzniks with the help of our Russian left-handers to come. On the other hand, from abroad, recognized world models of aviation equipment fly to our market. What to choose and for what purposes? The purposes can be basically three: for training, for rest and entertainment and for commercial transportations.
Are two motors better than one? What is the difference?
Flight safety issue
Aviation safety is a top priority. Statistics show that, compared to single-engine aircraft, twin-engine aircraft have more breakdowns for each aircraft, but a little less in terms of the number of flight hours. As a rule, twin-engine aircraft have more problems with the landing gear, and single-engine aircraft with engine operation. Twin-engine aircraft look better for suspicious passengers who know that in the event of a failure of one engine, the aircraft will continue to fly on the second engine.
The safety requirements for singles and twins are not fundamentally different: the crew in the air must work smoothly, as one team, and clearly follow the work instructions. Particular attention should be paid to preventive maintenance and repair: inspection of used engine oil during replacement will help maintain the strength of the engine frame and the specified parameters of its operation. Careful inspection of the landing gear door mechanism ensures a long life for the landing gear. Well, "the basis of flying is sleep and nutrition."
Machine Reliability
In theory, a complex aircraft like the Piper Seneca should have many more problems than a simpler aircraft like the Cessna 182. Twins have so many complex systems that need to be tested. Sometimes at the annual inspection, in the states, pilots are amazed at how complex their cars are.
Author of the article "Do You Really Want a Gemini?" Mike Butch, owner of the Cessna 310, is very positive about his swallow: “Everything works almost all the time like clockwork, and there are almost no unscheduled technical repairs.
The author attributes the secret of reliability to an uncompromising focus on prevention: constantly watching for the first signs of corrosion, wear and tear, fuel, oil or exhaust leaks, a change in gauge readings, or anything that looks out of the ordinary.
When purchasing an aircraft, it is necessary to immediately determine the purpose of use - whether the aircraft will be mainly used for personal flights and training, or whether it is purchased for business use. Based on this, a calculation of operating costs and a business plan are derived. If the aircraft is purchased only for yourself, the costs are significant. So what are they made of?
First of all, these are direct operating costs. They include the cost of fuel, oil and maintenance (50 hours and 100 hours). The cost of maintenance does not depend on the number of motors, but depends on the manufacturer and brand. It can range from 250 to 350 euros per hour. When choosing and buying an aircraft, one must also take into account the fact that the nearest maintenance point for a particular model may be in Europe.
Obviously, a twin-engine aircraft uses twice as much fuel as a single-engine aircraft. The cost of aviation gasoline in the best case (with self-delivery) is 112,000 per ton. Consumption, for example, for the Cessna T310 is 110-115 liters per hour. In a single-engine, it will be two times lower.
All other fixed costs are roughly comparable. But, the cost of insurance will depend on the cost of the aircraft itself, and twin-engine aircraft are usually more expensive. Let's not forget taxes. For twin-engine aircraft, if they are registered in Russia, taxes are higher. Of course, an aircraft can be registered under the flag of any offshore zone, but is it worth it? Getting permission to fly is much more difficult. Variable costs will change only if they are related to engine repair or maintenance. For two motors, it will cost twice as much as for one.
Pilot training will also be a bit more expensive. Insurance companies require twin-engined vehicles to be driven by more experienced pilots.
But, for commercial use, in any case, it is better to purchase a twin-engine aircraft. It will be much more in demand by passengers due to the confidence of passengers in its greater reliability. And, therefore, the payback point will be reached much earlier.
So, the table below shows the approximate cost (operational costs):
TOP 10 light twin-engine aircraft
1. Piper Seneca V PA34
The best twins are recognized masterpieces of the global aviation industry. Seneca is the standard of quality and appearance. The aircraft is a model of reliability, deserved by time, and the dream of many aviators around the world.
Now, in the case, if we talk about consumer properties, then: it pulls weakly on one engine, the front desk is partial to unpaved airfields. In addition, at full capacity (1530 km), the payload is only 120 kg (2 pilots and 4 passengers), so you have to choose between payload and range. In terms of speed, the cruising speed of 348 km/h is quite suitable for commercial traffic.
2. Be-76 Duchess "Flight Jeans" - all of America grew up in them
The popularity of this model is mainly due to its prevalence in American flight schools. The training aircraft must bring income to its owner, be relatively cheap and have control that is sufficiently resistant to the fussy actions of the cadets. The plane was originally planned as a training desk and could not compete with other monsters on the market due to the lack of attributes such as speed and grace. The cost and adaptability to learning are the main advantages of this machine.
3. Beechcraft G58 Baron "Airplane - picture"
Not everyone knows, but the situation is close to the truth: the American market for twin-engine light aircraft is practically divided in half. The two main aircraft on the market are the Seneca and the Baron. The Seneca is more reliable than the Baron, but in appearance, many prefer the Baron: "the plane from the picture." But everyone has their own tastes and there is no arguing about it.
The aircraft is 4-seater, has a rather narrow cabin, but at the same time a magnificent luxury interior. The most powerful engines in the class (300 horses) provide high cruising speed. Fuel is enough with two passengers for 1600 - 1800 km, with four - up to 1100 km.
4. Cessna T310R "The best choice for the middle class"
avweb.com's permanent editor Mike Butch, in an article on twins operation, describes his experience with this twin-engine aircraft as follows: it runs like clockwork, just do not forget about maintenance. The Cessna lives up to its name, as always: the best aircraft for the middle class. Many successful experienced pilots believe that this aircraft ranks first among aircraft of this class in terms of reliability. Cessna always strives not to leave its buyer indifferent. Max. takeoff weight 2494 kg, 725 kg.
5. Rysachok
A new generation of Russian regional small-seat aircraft. New trends, old design aviation school. The aircraft is designed to carry 10 people over a distance of up to 2,000 km at a cruising speed of 250-400 km/h. A long-awaited project - the niche of local air transportation is empty, but there is a need for passenger and cargo transportation over short distances. In addition, this model can be a training desk in flight centers.
6. L-410 "Cheburashka"
An old friend is better than two new ones - this saying, by the way, is perfect for a short description of Cheburashka. Reliable car, but does not forgive piloting mistakes. It is especially worth noting the need to carry out all routine maintenance on time. The new modification of the L-410 UVP-E20 has a more sensitive control and those who are accustomed to the Soviet aviation industry should think several times before deciding to sit at the helm
7. Morava L-200D "Underrated"
An interesting aircraft, produced in the 60-70s. Cruising speed at a decent level (270-290 km / h). The machine is interesting because it is still used as a pleasure aircraft in Europe. Very reliable and unpretentious: you can refuel almost any car gasoline, land and take off from unpaved areas, perform some aerobatics, all-weather, it is possible to perform a turn of up to 15 ° in case of failure of one engine. A distinctive feature of this machine is that it is almost safe to fly on it, if you have the necessary skills, the machine forgives many of the pilot's shortcomings.
8. Amphibious aircraft "Flying boat" L-42
A Russian four-seater amphibious aircraft, a good option to fly fishing to the neighboring region, as well as swim and relax with friends. If your dream stretches further and you want to become a commercial pilot, then getting a pilot's license is a good option.
As for other consumer qualities, then 230 km / h cruising speed, payload up to 200 kg, good stability in flight, and, in general, a reliable car.
9. EV-55 Outback
Another masterpiece of Czech design thought: the machine is designed for operation on short, unpaved runways and mountain airfields (landing distance). EV-55 Outback is a cargo and passenger aircraft for operation on local routes with a flight range of 2200 km, designed in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) with the number of passengers 9-14 people (plus a crew of 2 people).
An excellent replacement for outdated models in its market segment, it is much better to get a commercial pilot license on new technology than on old ones.
10. Tecnam P2006T
A high-quality aircraft focused on modern market conditions in Russia, the ability to use 95 motor gasoline and a beautiful appearance. The car is quite whimsical to manage and requires a proper attitude. In order to master this type and protect yourself in flight, follow the flight task, fly without courage, and love flying. Those who want to ride are captivated by operating costs, they are comparable to flying in a simulator.
Small aircraft, ultralight aircraft, private aviation - these are all terms of the same concept. All of them denote aircraft that are similar to passenger cars in terms of mass, power, engine type and passenger capacity. Small aviation is primarily a one- or two-seat aircraft, a light helicopter for 4 passengers, and an autogyro can be attributed to this category. The main task of this category of transport is the personal transportation of a person.
What is small aircraft?
Private aviation is taking over the world. The usual aluminum in the frame of aircraft was replaced by composites of high-tech carbon materials. Small aircraft are made from carbon film, which is somewhat reminiscent of polyethylene, by rolling the film into many layers. Ultimately, the skin of the aircraft is somewhat reminiscent of a cocoon. The aircraft becomes much lighter, which allows you to save a lot on fuel, and this, in turn, greatly reduces the cost of transportation.
About 90% of all aircraft on earth operate in small aviation, almost all of them are classified as small air transport flights. For example, about 250,000 private aviation vehicles are used in the United States. 5,400 runways, hangars, and much more have been specially allocated for them. The total annual income from such aircraft is about $50 billion.
Some European countries (Ireland, England and Germany) give the opportunity, after receiving the document of a private pilot, after a while, if desired, they can also pilot the liner. Many programmers, teachers, doctors and others are just line pilots.
Small aircraft in Russia
In Russia, the term "private aviation" is not defined by GOST, but at the same time, it is taken into account that aircraft with a thrust of up to 500 kgf can be considered small aircraft. At the same time, the number of passengers should not exceed 19 people. As for helicopters, their kgf performance for small aircraft is in the range of 500-4500 kgf, and drones can have thrust up to 8600 kgf. For convenience, many small businesses prefer private flights and business trips via private aviation.
Airplane
The most popular private aircraft in the Russian Federation are the Yak-52 and L-29. The cost of flights as a passenger is, respectively, 150 and 400-600 dollars per flight hour.
The Yak-52 is a sports aircraft, for training, a monoplane with an aero advantageous low wing. The length of the aircraft is approximately 7.7 meters, the wingspan is about 10 m. The weight of an empty aircraft is 1000 kg, and loaded - up to 1200 kg. The plane is double.
L-29 is also a training aircraft, with a crew of two, a wingspan and a length of about 10 meters. The mass of the empty L-29 is 2200 kg.
To date, Cessna 172 and Yak-18 are popular. The cost of the Cessna 172 at the moment is about 1,500,000 rubles, and the Yak-18 will cost 2,200,000 rubles.
Helicopter
In addition to airplanes, you can also treat yourself to an American-made Robinson helicopter, but this will cost 600-700 thousand dollars, and Mi-34 - 400,000 dollars. A Russian-made Sigma ultralight aircraft, which is of fairly good quality and economy, now costs about 55,000 euros, but if you need a six-seat Eclipse aircraft, for transporting business partners or just a sightseeing flight, then you will have to pay at least $1.6 million not including fuel.
Autogyro
The autogyro is a light platform for transportation, which, with a weight of only 40 kg, is capable of speeds up to 180-200 km / h due to power up to 140 hp. The speed is provided by the lightweight water-cooled ROTAX 793 engine. The device looks like a helicopter, has a closed cockpit, and the aircraft itself can be modified, as an option - changing the engine. Autogyros take off from a run of 10-50 meters. Due to the main rotor, the lifting force is quite significant and, unlike a helicopter, the propeller is directed against the movement, taking on the role of a wing with a positive angle of attack. There are several options for a screw engine, but the diameter of the screw will not depend on this, the engine will simply affect the load capacity. This compact device can land everywhere in Russia due to its small dimensions, and the cost of the device is such that even a non-rich person can buy it.
Paragliders and hang-gliders
A paraglider and a hang-glider are roughly similar designs, the main part where the pilot and engine are located, and both aircraft have the same trolley welded from pipes, with the pilot's seat and wheels installed, the motor and controls fixed to it. A propeller is attached to the motor, which moves the entire structure in the airspace. The frame itself in flight rests either on a semi-rigid deltoid wing, which consists of a frame of duralumin tubes covered with airtight material, or on a frameless wing - a parachute. A paraglider and a hang-glider are structurally elementary means for flights. The peculiarity of these aircraft is easy disassembly, packaging and small volume when folded, as well as low weight, which makes them undemanding to takeoff and landing surfaces, to storage and maintenance. In fact, an ordinary garage is enough for maintenance and storage of paragliders and hang-gliders.
Today, many design bureaus work in the field of ultralight aviation. In Russia, there is a whole base already prepared to facilitate the introduction and development of small aircraft in the country. This base was created on the basis of the Samara Aerospace University. Graduates of SSAU formed an advanced aviation industry in the Samara region - the Aerosamar Design Bureau (former student aircraft design bureau of SKB LA SSAU), create and assemble unique devices at their own production.
Aircraft design
To register an aircraft, you must obtain a permit and a license to operate the aircraft. The cost of paperwork costs about 1 million rubles, in addition, you will have to wait from a month to a year to complete the permit. The certificate is issued after passing through all the different instances for 2-5 years. After that, the vessel should be re-registered, passing through the registration on a new one.
In the USA, for example, a helicopter can be issued in 2-3 days, without subsequent re-issuance.
Flying with private vehicles
Modern flights in Russia
At the moment, it is possible to avoid traffic jams in Moscow by ordering your own personal small plane. Formally, there are no restrictions for registration of a personal aircraft in any aviation organization for civilians. At the moment, in the Russian Federation there is no way to buy an aircraft, as in a car dealership, but all this can be done through intermediaries. Domestic aircraft aircraft are not expensive, but they are inferior in quality and reliability to foreign technology. The best aircraft in Russia for private transportation are A-33, L-42, LA-8 and Su-31. Because of the high cost of certification.
The next important question is: how can you get the necessary quality service and maintenance at the airport?
Infrastructure is still poorly developed in Russia, it is far inferior to world standards. The personnel crisis in aviation, the small number of training grounds, the lack of necessary additional spare parts and the weakness of DOSAAF have a bad effect on the development of private aviation.
Flights to the EU and USA
In Europe and the USA, light or small aircraft are perceived as common as car crossings. You get a license, pass a technical inspection, check gasoline, buy a card and you can fly on business or just for fun. Before the flight, it is necessary to inform the pilot of the weather situation, make an entry in the log of the airfield from which the departure is made, record and report the destination, after which you can safely fly.
In Europe and the USA, flights are becoming more accessible, the number of flights is growing, and at the same time, interest in the business in which investors are investing is growing. The main customers of small aviation are middle class people, and not just the upper strata of the population. The annual turnover of the United States only with small aircraft is about 80% of all air transportation.
Small aviation in Europe and the States is the training of professional aviation couriers. The aviation history of each person is erased and not saved at all, in addition, no one pays any taxes for flights. If we take, for example, Lithuania and Belarus, then these countries have recently moved to the European level of small aircraft. Thanks to European standards, private aviation there began to develop in full swing.
It is believed that a pilot pilot project of a progressive legal framework and small aviation hubs is needed, which will realize the possibility of developing small aviation in the Russian Federation, at least in several large cities.
How to fly in the EU
One of the special schools in Ireland, which was organized by businessmen, has 6 employees in its staff. This school trains the theoretical and practical base of aviation flights. Some of the people who can learn to fly with the help of the Internet or purchased special books, especially if they have completed high-quality college training. The system of theoretical education is almost the same as in physics and technology. Freedom on the road, rigidity of requirements and exams will give you the opportunity to discover the sky after passing the exams.
Personal, elite schools of higher flight training in the United States train both line pilots and pilots of liners that are used to transport cargo and passengers on Airbuses or Boeings. Becoming a line pilot is pretty easy these days. Having received a document certifying a person as a private pilot, it is possible to fly “hours” for personal purposes and then get the opportunity to increase your flight time up to 200 hours. After passing the exams, there is always the opportunity to get the right to work as an instructor in an aviation club.
From this moment on, you no longer need to spend your own money on preparation and flying hours. If an interested pilot flies 500 hours, then he can even become a commercial pilot. If you wish, you can pass exams for piloting aircraft with a large crew and become a co-pilot of an airliner. All this can be easily achieved by combining any profession with air travel and moving in parallel along two career ladders. Dozens and hundreds of doctors, programmers, scientists and teachers have the opportunity to fly small or even large aircraft, while businessmen or diplomats often prefer private flights on small planes and helicopters.
The realities of flying on small aircraft in the Russian Federation, training ordinary citizens in aircraft control
Illusory lightness. A flight, for acquaintance only, with an instructor, for 20-30 minutes, which includes only basic information, costs at least 5000 rubles. You can save on your first flight with the help of special coupons or promotions. The student will not be given the steering wheel right away, the minimum that the instructor will allow him to do is to hold the steering wheel in his hands. Many people want to experience this sensation a second time. This is the expectation that the client gets excited and wants to continue training again in order to learn how to fly the plane himself. Those who are "addicted" to flying have to pay a lot, especially at the stage of flight training.
Amateur aviation is not a cheap pleasure. At the nearest Moscow airfields, at least 8-10 thousand rubles are taken for an hour of flight. In most aviation clubs, the cost of an hour of flight depends on many factors, for example, the model of the aircraft, the flight of the aircraft for the entire time of operation, and so on. The cost of the flight is reduced if you pay for several hours of flight time at once.
A small video of the training of civil aviation pilots, it is no different, except for the type of aircraft, from the training of pilots of small aircraft.
For example, in ChelAvia, where they fly only on Italian Tecnam aircraft, the cost of a flight hour when paying for the entire practice (42 hours) is about 8-9 thousand rubles, but when paying for 10 hours or more - 9 thousand rubles in an hour. No one will let a recruit into the sky, including with an instructor, even for an hour. The maximum flight time for a beginner is about an hour, and the cost of the flight is calculated by the minute.
A beginner can sit at the helm of an aircraft only after 15 hours of flight with an instructor - these are the rules. In fact, this can happen much later, due to the client's poor learning ability. An independent flight of a trainee is allowed only one year after the start of training, when the instructor is confident in the knowledge and skills of his student. It takes about the same amount of time to learn to drive a car in a driving school.
Without a private pilot's license, flying is only allowed on routes or over an airfield. Flights on routes are allowed only when accompanied by an instructor - again, a similar example with driving a car. To become a full-fledged pilot, it is necessary to undergo training, pass an exam and receive a PPL pilot certificate. The main thing in training is the theoretical part, knowledge of aerodynamics, aviation meteorology, aircraft design, radio communication and the subject of aircraft navigation. The total cost of the course in Moscow is about 300,000 rubles. In addition, you can experience vertical take-off, both by plane and by helicopter. By itself, a helicopter consumes a lot of fuel, at least 50 liters per hour, which is 5 times more compared to light aircraft. For this reason, the cost of training even on light and economical helicopters can reach a million rubles or more. If we compare the cost of flying a light aircraft and a helicopter, then, for example, in Aviamarket they charge 23,000 rubles for an hour of flight, but the training course lasts 42 hours of flight time, like other aircraft. After completing the training course, a private pilot certificate is issued.
The peak of the popularity of small aircraft falls on 2003-2004, then the wave of interest disappeared a little, and now a new trend of flying on small aircraft has appeared. If in Europe the airspace is allocated very strictly, then in Russia you can fly just for fun, for a hobby, away from air corridors and air bases. The average speed of a conventional, simple, helicopter, which can be taken after training, is up to 200 km / h, and the horizontal speed of small biplanes is 200-250 km / h, with fuel consumption 5 times lower.
It is easier to fly an airplane than a helicopter due to the lesser influence of air currents. Helicopters are more suitable for private small transportation, and planes are used more often for entertainment, of course, if it concerns small aircraft, and not a cargo liner. In the countries of the European Union and in the USA, a whole culture of entertainment has developed on the basis of ultralight aircraft. The leader among aerobatics competitions is the Red Bull Air Race, which is held at different venues around the world.
It seems like not so long ago our life has changed dramatically. We flew on domestic aircraft, surf the boundless expanses of the CIS on TU, Yaks and ILs. But, gradually, first as rare guests, and then more and more confidently, other cars began to appear on the airlines. At first, we were happy when we got a chance to fly on Boeing or Airbus. But only a few years have passed, and guests from abroad have become practically sovereign hosts. And the winged cars familiar from childhood suddenly found themselves “laid up” in the backyards of airports, dutifully awaiting their fate.
I do not want to be misunderstood, I do not feel any negative attitude towards the products of European and American aircraft manufacturers. I just want to remember what life was like as a frequent flyer just a few years ago. In this post, I posted several pictures of airliners, which until recently worked in the sweat of their brow, and are now abandoned and forgotten. Let's start with Ulyanovsk
5 years ago I flew an IL-86 plane to Kazantip. And now one of the most beautiful and amazing domestic liners is standing in the backyards of airports, waiting for its fate.
Samara
I flew these liners 4 times a week, buying tickets with a 50% discount (using a student card of the Samara State Aerospace University). I discovered another world for myself, and the now defunct Samara airline helped me in this. For the sake of this picture, I flew to Samara for official spotting
Volgograd
It also had its own air carrier. The airline "Volga - AviaExpress" stopped flying just over 2 years ago. Quite recently, I was lucky enough to photograph a lonely Tu-134, which was previously operated in the fleet of this airline. There was also a tragic page in the history of Volga-AviaExpress. On August 24, 2004, a Tu-134 aircraft (registration number RA-65080) was blown up in the air by a suicide bomber 26 minutes after takeoff...
Here on the airfield you can find a huge amount of timeless classics. :) Flies or not - I don't know
Saratov
Will these machines ever take to the skies? Very nice aircraft design
Yekaterinburg, Koltsovo
Leafing through a friend feed a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon photographs of a large cluster of Carcasses and ILs waiting to be “cut” at the fence of Koltsovo Airport. I really want to fly to Yekaterinburg and take pictures of what is left. If one of my friends living in Yekaterinburg or neighboring cities joins me, I will get together much faster
Moscow, Sheremetyevo
This shot was taken from a bus delivering Aeroexpress passengers along the "inner perimeter" to Terminal B. IL-62. Incredible in its beauty and grace machine
Kazan
If you fly to this city, ask for seat A at check-in. When landing, you can take pictures through the porthole of a huge number of domestic airliners standing on the grass along the runway
Airport device: all equipment
28/02/2015
A passenger, arriving at the airport, sees, as a rule, check-in counters, a waiting room and a Duty-Free shop. Everyone, of course, guesses that this is the most complex organism from an engineering and technical point of view, but rarely do they pay attention to various ingenious machines. And some of them simply remain invisible to a simple passenger. And there are very, very many of them, and today we will show them to you using the example of the airport (Kaliningrad).
All photos can be clicked to enlarge. There is a description under each photo. Well, let's fly!
Before us is an airport tractor with a carrier attached to it. Not a carrier, but a carrier: this is the name of an object that looks like a long yellow pipe. A tractor is needed for towing aircraft, and most often the aircraft is not pulled, but pushed: after all, it can move forward under its own power due to engine thrust, but not backward. Reverse mode is used for braking after landing.
Apron buses are used to deliver passengers to aircraft installed in the so-called "distant stands". And back. No matter how many air bridges there are, as a rule, there are more planes at the airport at the same time. And many types of aircraft cannot be serviced at airstairs at all - for example, small aircraft, in which the airstair is built right into the door.
However, the telescopic ladder itself is adjustable over a wide range both in height and reach, and also moves left and right along the platform. Freedom in three dimensions allows you to serve most types of aircraft, while the soft "accordion" (corrugation) at the very end tightly fits the fuselage to protect passengers from wind, rain and cold.
Driving a ladder is no more difficult than driving a tractor (and it is registered with the traffic police as a tractor). There is even a “downshift” that is used during docking with an aircraft to carefully drive up close to touchdown.
These van trucks also drive up to the plane before touchdown. They are used to load trolleys with on-board food and unload them back. The truck drives up to the plane, the body rises to the desired height, the carts roll over the “bridge”.
The trolley is used to transport luggage. Now we see how sandbags are loaded into the bomb bay: they are dropped as they climb to reduce the weight of the aircraft. (Actually, of course, this is just cargo accepted for transportation in addition to passengers' luggage. Yes, cargo flies not only on cargo planes).
A tanker is visible behind the plane.
A tractor at the airport is provided in case of cancellation of international flights 😉
And the rest of the time, he just transports carts and other devices.
As a bait for DJs, mirrored disco balls are hung around the airfield. In this case, the world stars of the dance scene are more willing to fly on tour. Some even have the required number of disco balls at the arrival airport indicated in the rider.
It also turned out that the disco ball at the same time is a good fumigator to scare away birds. To enhance the effect, dubstep is played from loudspeakers located near the runway. It is believed that he imitates the cries of birds of prey, shots, etc. Therefore, garden scarecrows are not installed at airports. There are also no rattles to scare away moles. Therefore, the entire space between the taxiways is dotted with cozy minks ^_^
Ilya Shatilin
