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| convair aviation: American Aviation , 1943-12 |
| convair aviation: Western Aerospace , 1948 |
| convair aviation: Convair Advanced Designs Robert E. Bradley, 2010 Consolidated Vultee, which later became Convair, built some of the world's best flying boats in the 1930s, and the world's best bombers during World War II. Convair's six-engine B-36 strategic bomber was credited with keeping the world safe during the early throes of the Cold War. But before all these great aircraft took to the skies, scores of ideas and concepts were proposed and analyzed by company management to determine if production would even be feasible. CONVAIR ADVANCED DESIGNS is a book that brings these futuristic, but stillborn, concepts to life for the very first time. This book features many never-before-seen company photographs, models, and drawings of such futuristic concepts as a folding-rotor anti-submarine patrol bomber and a giant seaplane passenger transport launched from a high-speed rail car! Readers will also be fascinated to see how certain seemingly unbelievable designs evolved into actual production airplanes years later, such as the giant Convair Tradewind turboprop seaplane transport. |
| convair aviation: American Aviation Daily , 1946 |
| convair aviation: Aeroplane and Commercial Aviation News , 1962 |
| convair aviation: Western Aviation, Missiles, and Space , 1944-07 |
| convair aviation: Aviation in San Diego Katrina Pescador, Alan Renga, San Diego Air and Space Museum, 2007-07-25 For nearly a century, San Diego has been a hub of aviation development, air power, and flying adventure. The citys ideal weather and protected bay allowed San Diego to have an aviation history unrivaled by any local community. From the pioneering days of Glenn Curtiss and naval aviation at North Island to the present cutting-edge aerospace technology, Aviation in San Diego captures it all. With many never-before-published photographs, Aviation in San Diego documents the people and events that made San Diegos aviation heritage unique. From Ryan to Consolidated, Curtiss to Lindbergh, and everything in between, Aviation in San Diego is the preeminent photographic record of flight in Americas Finest City. |
| convair aviation: Convair B-36 Peacemaker Graham M Simons, 2024-07-25 The story of the Consolidated B-36 is unique in American aviation history. The aircraft was an interesting blend of concepts proven during the Second World War combined with budding 1950s high-tech systems. The program survived near-cancellation on six separate occasions during an extremely protracted development process. It was also the symbol of a bitter inter-service rivalry between the newly-formed US Air Force and the well-established US Navy over which of which of the two organizations would control the delivery of atomic weapons during the early years of the Cold War. Entering service in 1948, the B-36 was a remarkable design. It was the largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft ever built, having the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft in history. Importantly, in terms of the developing Cold War at least, the B-36 was the first bomber capable of delivering any of the weapons in America’s nuclear arsenal without modification. To achieve this part of its role, the Peacemaker had an operational range of 10,000 miles, being capable of intercontinental flight without refueling. It is difficult to imagine a modern aircraft remaining airborne for two days without refueling – but such missions were relatively routine for the B-36 crews. while there were, at the time of its service, questions around its flight speed, the Peacemaker flew so high that this was considered of little concern – few fighters of its era could reach the same altitudes, and operational surface-to-air missiles were still in the future. The B-36, despite its seemingly conventional appearance, pushed the state-of-the-art technology further than any other aircraft of its era. Its sheer size brought with it structural challenges, while its high-altitude capabilities led to engine cooling and associated problems. However, all of these were finally overcome, and the B-36 served well as the first ‘Big Stick’ of the Cold War. |
| convair aviation: Pushing the Envelope Donald M. Pattillo, 1998 The most comprehensive history of the aircraft manufacturing industry to date |
| convair aviation: Air University Periodical Index , 1958 |
| convair aviation: A Jet Powered Life Donald J. Porter, 2019-04-12 Raised on a bankrupt farm along the Mississippi River, Allen E. Paulson would become owner of the Fortune 500 aerospace empire Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. He began his career as an airplane mechanic, later setting world records as a pilot and developing unique military and civilian jets. Paulson was ambitious and reticent, generous and frugal, confident and dogged by self-doubt. His friends included U.S. presidents, Hollywood celebrities and famous aviators. He toasted and tangled with such business titans as Lee Iacocca and Teddy Forstmann--until life took him in another direction. Paulson played by the rules and took each success and setback in stride, always with a keen ethical sense and an unflagging entrepreneurial spirit. |
| convair aviation: Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals , 1958 |
| convair aviation: Astronautics Symposium, Summary Session United States. Air Force. Office of Scientific Research, 1957 |
| convair aviation: NASA's Contributions to Aeronautics: Flight environment, operations, flight testing, and research , 2010 Two-volume collection of case studies on aspects of NACA-NASA research by noted engineers, airmen, historians, museum curators, journalists, and independent scholars. Explores various aspects of how NACA-NASA research took aeronautics from the subsonic to the hypersonic era.-publisher description. |
| convair aviation: NASA's Contributions to Aeronautics, Volume 2, Flight Environment ..., NASA/SP-2010-570-Vol 2, 2010, * Richard P. Hallion, 2010 |
| convair aviation: Annual Department of Defense Bibliography of Logistics Studies and Related Documents United States. Defense Logistics Studies Information Exchange, 1975 |
| convair aviation: American Aviation News Issue , 1958 Issues for include Annual air transport progress issue. |
| convair aviation: Aircraft Accident Report , 197? |
| convair aviation: World Survey of Civil Aviation United States. Business and Defense Services Administration, 1961 |
| convair aviation: Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports , 1978 |
| convair aviation: Safety Last Brian Power-Waters, 2001 *THIS IS THE REPUBLISHED VERSION. THE ORIGINAL VERSION WAS PUBLISHED IN 1972. THIS VERSION DOES NOT CONTAIN ADDITIONAL OR NEW INFORMATION. The author of this eye-opening expose is a scheduled jet airline captain, as well as a fighter pilot in the Air Force Reserve, with twenty years of professional flying experience. Writing from the standpoint of a view of a pilot, he covers every aspect of commercial aviation and brings the reader to the conclusion that it is a much more perilous means of transportation than generally suspected. You will learn how poorly equipped most of our airports are; how the airlines write their own safety regulations and then succeed in evading even those requirements. You will find out what goes on on the flight deck and the dangers inherent in even the most routine shuttle flights. The author examines crash investigations, he take you on spine-tingling reconstructions of disasters you probably read about, and he reveals the often shocking truth of what really went wrong as opposed to what you may have read in the papers. ********** Safety Last by Captain Brian Power-Waters courageously describes real life in the airline industry and sounds the alarm for urgently needed reforms. It documents the abysmal performance of the Federal Aviation Administration in enforcing air safety standards and the shocking insensitivity of many airline officials. This book should be read by any airline passenger, executive, regulator or legislator who is concerned about protecting human life and safety in air travel. Reuben Robertson III, Director of the Aviation Consumer Action Project and Aide to Ralph Nader ********** Captain Power-Waters unloads his list of complaints against commercial aviation without hedging and draws a frightening picture of chaos, carelessness and petty internecine warfare within the industry. The literate air traveler who gets his hands on this book may want to swear off forever. . . . Captain Power-Waters hits with authority. Publishers Weekly ********** Fortunately, most of the flying public is unaware that many in airline management place a greater emphasis on making profits than on adhering to safety regulations. I compliment you on providing us with a damn fine insight into many of the problems which have been either overlooked or purposely evaded. I strongly concur in your book's closing observation that the real key to airline safety must be through a better utilization of the expertise of the pilot and the controller, who know flying best. These men are indebted to you for your daring to buck the tide, and call it as you see it. From a letter to Captain Power-Waters from John F. Leyden, President, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization ********** Safety Last is a fascinating and sobering journey into the realities of commercial aviation. It vividly describes the hazards of non-professionalism in our industry. The reader will also see the critical importance of professional aircraft maintenance along with the need for a more imaginative and aggressive FAA establishment. . . . Captain Power-Waters has courageously assailed the FAA-approved Minimum Equipment List and exposed it for what it is . . . a killer of airline passengers. James Douglas Sparling, Director, Safety and Standards, Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association Safety Last was originally published in 1972, there are no new updates in this version. |
| convair aviation: Interavia , 1966-07 |
| convair aviation: Whispers in the Wings: Unraveling Aviation's Eerie Encounters Pasquale De Marco, 2025-03-22 In the vast expanse of the skies, where dreams of flight intertwine with tales of mystery and intrigue, lies a hidden realm of ethereal encounters and unexplained phenomena. Whispers in the Wings: Unraveling Aviation's Eerie Encounters takes readers on a captivating journey into the haunted skies, where the boundaries between the tangible and intangible blur, and the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of spectral passengers, disembodied voices, and phantom co-pilots that have haunted the skies for centuries. Explore the legends of cursed aircraft and haunted hangars, where restless spirits linger and whisper secrets of past tragedies. Delve into the Bermuda Triangle's enigmatic disappearances and encounter the unexplained mysteries that have baffled investigators for decades. Unravel the enigma of aviation hauntings as we investigate the human factor, exploring the psychological and emotional toll that these encounters can have on pilots and crew members. Discover the impact of fatigue, stress, and mental health on aviation safety, and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the human experience in the face of the unknown. Through a multifaceted approach, we examine the methodologies and challenges of investigating aviation hauntings, delving into the role of science, skepticism, and storytelling in uncovering the truth. Witness the evolution of these tales through historical accounts and oral traditions, tracing their significance and impact on aviation folklore. Whispers in the Wings is not merely a collection of spooky stories; it is an exploration of the enduring allure of aviation's haunted skies. It is an invitation to embrace the beauty of the unknown, to learn from history's hauntings, and to maintain a critical perspective while acknowledging the power of these stories to ignite our imagination and transport us to a realm where the boundaries of reality dissolve. Join us on this captivating journey into aviation's haunted skies, where the extraordinary awaits those who dare to venture beyond the realm of the ordinary. Prepare to be captivated, intrigued, and forever changed by the tales that unfold within these pages. If you like this book, write a review! |
| convair aviation: The Aeroplane and Astronautics , 1960 |
| convair aviation: Flight , 1959 |
| convair aviation: American Aviation Air Traffic Guide , 1962 |
| convair aviation: Arsenal of Defense J'Nell L. Pate, 2011-10-13 Named after Mexican War general William Jenkins Worth, Fort Worth began as a military post in 1849. More than a century and a half later, the defense industry remains Fort Worth’s major strength with Lockheed Martin’s F-35s and Bell Helicopter’s Ospreys flying the skies over the city. Arsenal of Defense: Fort Worth’s Military Legacy covers the entire military history of Fort Worth from the 1840s with tiny Bird’s Fort to the massive defense plants of the first decade of the twenty-first century. Although the city is popularly known as “Cowtown” for its iconic cattle drives and stockyards, soldiers, pilots, and military installations have been just as important—and more enduring—in Fort Worth’s legacy. Although Bird’s Fort provided defense for early North Texas settlers in the mid nineteenth century, it was the major world conflicts of the twentieth century that developed Fort Worth’s military presence into what it is today. America’s buildup for World War I brought three pilot training fields and the army post Camp. During World War II, headquarters for the entire nation’s Army Air Forces Flying Training Command came to Fort Worth. The military history of Fort Worth has been largely an aviation story—one that went beyond pilot training to the construction of military aircraft. Beginning with Globe Aircraft in 1940, Consolidated in 1942, and Bell Helicopter in 1950, the city has produced many thousands of military aircraft for the defense of the nation. Lockheed Martin, the descendant of Consolidated, represents an assembly plant that has been in continuous existence for over seven decades. With Lockheed Martin the nation’s largest defense contractor, Bell the largest helicopter producer, and the Fort Worth Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Federal Medical Center Carswell the reservist’s training pattern for the nation, Fort Worth’s military defense legacy remains strong. Arsenal of Defense won first place in the Press Women of Texas Communications Contest (2012). |
| convair aviation: Economic Decisions of the Civil Aeronautics Board United States. Civil Aeronautics Board, 1963 |
| convair aviation: The Aeroplane , 1946 |
| convair aviation: Flight and Aircraft Engineer , 1947 |
| convair aviation: Technical Information Indexes United States. Naval Air Systems Command, 1975 |
| convair aviation: The Process and Politics of Defense Acquisition David S. Sorenson, 2008-12-30 The United States government invests billions each year on equipping armed forces with the most advanced military equipment. The root of the American defense acquisition system is driven by a combination of national interests and domestic political requirements. While fundamentally the defense acquisition system has produced results for the United States military, improvements are needed in order to continue to move forward in advancing military tactics and technology. Exploring both the systemic and political levels of the system, Sorenson argues that the United States will fall behind if the current defense acquisition system is not reformed. This book brings together elements of this complicated system, such as national security requirements, and the changes that are needed in both the structural and political pillars. A combination of political interests and the needs of the military, serviced by an ever-shrinking defense industry, make a genuine acquisition reform even more difficult, resulting in reform that is more symbolic than genuine. |
| convair aviation: Airport/ Airways Development, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of The... United States. Congress. Senate. Commerce, 1969 |
| convair aviation: Hearings United States. Congress. House, 1960 |
| convair aviation: Independent Offices Appropriations for 1961 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations, 1960 |
| convair aviation: Airport Design United States. Federal Aviation Agency. Airports Division, 1961 |
| convair aviation: Federal Register , 1994-06-29 |
| convair aviation: Flying Magazine , 1960-07 |
| convair aviation: Southwestern Aviation , 1963 |
| convair aviation: The Wind and Beyond , 2003 |
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Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, was an American aircraft-manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was …
Convair | American corporation | Britannica
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Convair 880 Prototype - deltamuseum.org
The Convair 880, built with a narrow, short fuselage, was the fastest four-engine commercial jet until the Boeing 747. Delta's first Convair 880 set a new coast-to-coast commercial speed …
Convair 240/340/440/540/580/600/640/5800 - Airliners.net
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In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family's Many Variants
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In this episode, Doug picks up the story from where we left off in Part 1: its November 1941, when Consolidated Aircraft founder Reuben Fleet decides to sell his personal stake in the company.
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Convair CV-240 family - Wikipedia
The Convair CV-240 is an American airliner that Convair manufactured from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement for the ubiquitous Douglas DC-3. Featuring a more modern design …
Convair | Aeropedia | Fandom
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger …
A Brief History of Convair and its Big, Fast and Innovative Aircraft ...
Apr 13, 2011 · Convair was an American aircraft, rocket and spacecraft manufacturing company formed in 1943 and ultimately dissolved by 1996. Based in the San Diego area, Convair was …
Convair - Wikiwand
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft-manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger …
ConvairLiners - Ruud Leeuw
Sep 6, 2018 · Convair (born in 1943 by a merger between Consolidated Aircraft Corporation and Vultee Aircraft Inc. as Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, which was changed into …
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Oct 3, 2024 · Convair aircraft have played a major role in the history of US military aviation. The American aircraft manufacturer produced some of the most iconic military aircraft, from …
Convair CV-240's, CV-340's, and CV-440's - calclassic.com
Nov 14, 2013 · Convair, which is a contraction of Consoldated-Vultee Aircraft, was located in San Diego (the home of the Classic Airliner Page), and produced the B-24 Liberator and the B-36 …
The Short, Storied History of the Convair XP5Y/R3Y Tradewind — …
Apr 8, 2019 · Convair would go on to be the first company in US to fly a turboprop aircraft with their XP-81, a single seat, long range escort fighter that combined use of both turbojet and …
Convair Overview - RocketLaunch.org
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Why Did Convair Build The CV-240 Airliner? - Simple Flying
Mar 16, 2023 · Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines, the Convair CV-240 became the first pressurized, twin-engine aircraft, and went on to inspire several further variants that made up …
Convair CTA Series Evaporative Coolers - Seeley International
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Convair - Wikipedia
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, was an American aircraft-manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was …
Convair | American corporation | Britannica
…Corporation, more commonly known as Convair, built the speedy twin-engine 240/340/440 series, with trendy tricycle landing gear, which sold more than 1,000 models between 1947 …
Consolidated Convair Online Exhibit - San Diego Air & Space …
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Consolidated Aircraft Corporation/Convair coming to San Diego. Founded by Reuben H. Fleet in 1923, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation (later Convair) …
Convair 990 Coronado: What Kind Of Jet Was It & Why Did It Flop?
Mar 5, 2025 · Convair built aircraft for the U.S. military, including the B-36 Peacemaker — a massive 10-engine bomber — and the supersonic B-58 Hustler strategic bomber. The …
Convair 880 Prototype - deltamuseum.org
The Convair 880, built with a narrow, short fuselage, was the fastest four-engine commercial jet until the Boeing 747. Delta's first Convair 880 set a new coast-to-coast commercial speed …
Convair 240/340/440/540/580/600/640/5800 - Airliners.net
The Convair 240, 340 and 440 was one of the closest designs to come near to being a Douglas DC-3 replacement as despite a glut of cheap DC-3s in the postwar years this family of airliners …
In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family's Many Variants
Jan 23, 2024 · The Convair CV-240 first took to the skies in 1947 and went on to become a mainstay in airline fleets across the world. The CV-240 went through several generations, …
Convair: The Rise and Fall of an Aerospace Titan - Part 2
In this episode, Doug picks up the story from where we left off in Part 1: its November 1941, when Consolidated Aircraft founder Reuben Fleet decides to sell his personal stake in the company.
Home | Convair Aircraft Industries Inc.
Convair Aircraft Industries Net Zero Carbon Emissions Proven Designs Best in Class Speed & Strength of Design, Extreme Range, Exceptional Value Home Contact
Convair CV-240 family - Wikipedia
The Convair CV-240 is an American airliner that Convair manufactured from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement for the ubiquitous Douglas DC-3. Featuring a more modern design …
Convair | Aeropedia | Fandom
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger …
A Brief History of Convair and its Big, Fast and Innovative Aircraft ...
Apr 13, 2011 · Convair was an American aircraft, rocket and spacecraft manufacturing company formed in 1943 and ultimately dissolved by 1996. Based in the San Diego area, Convair was …
Convair - Wikiwand
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft-manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger …
ConvairLiners - Ruud Leeuw
Sep 6, 2018 · Convair (born in 1943 by a merger between Consolidated Aircraft Corporation and Vultee Aircraft Inc. as Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation, which was changed into …
5 Iconic Convair US Air Force Aircraft That Made History
Oct 3, 2024 · Convair aircraft have played a major role in the history of US military aviation. The American aircraft manufacturer produced some of the most iconic military aircraft, from …
Convair CV-240's, CV-340's, and CV-440's - calclassic.com
Nov 14, 2013 · Convair, which is a contraction of Consoldated-Vultee Aircraft, was located in San Diego (the home of the Classic Airliner Page), and produced the B-24 Liberator and the B-36 …
The Short, Storied History of the Convair XP5Y/R3Y Tradewind — …
Apr 8, 2019 · Convair would go on to be the first company in US to fly a turboprop aircraft with their XP-81, a single seat, long range escort fighter that combined use of both turbojet and …
Convair Overview - RocketLaunch.org
Convair, previously Consolidated Vultee, was an American aircraft manufacturing company that later expanded into rockets and spacecraft. The company was formed in 1943 by the merger …
Why Did Convair Build The CV-240 Airliner? - Simple Flying
Mar 16, 2023 · Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines, the Convair CV-240 became the first pressurized, twin-engine aircraft, and went on to inspire several further variants that made up …
Convair CTA Series Evaporative Coolers - Seeley International
The Convair CTA Series is designed to solve your cooling inefficiencies with exceptional reliability and longevity – there is no comparison to rusting metal coolers of the past.
