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I personally belive that RocketLab should be split into it's Commercial and Military parts and those to not be mixed. If the NZ government wishes to lease land and facilities for the US Military Industrial Complex that is not somthing I agree with either, however I would prefer that as a more transparent first step so that Rocketlab could operate as a purely civilian Space company. If there is no actual possibility of any space company being purely commercial (ie. non-military) then I would prefer the headquarters of Rocketlab to move to Australia which already hosts US military bases in Darwin and is planning to buy Nuclear Submarines as part of AUKUS. My point is that NZ is not part of AUKUS, however we are participating in a current and ongoing buildup of space based military assets and also assisting the current US military campaigns around the world. NZ should first make it clear through a parliamentary vote that our country is or is not part of the US Military Industrial Complex and war machine and whether this makes them a part of or assistant to AUKUS. None of these issues are debated in Parliament. All major parties seem to have no problem with undisclosed military support for ongoing wars using RocketLab. If NZ is really willing to support the US wars and Military then allow US bases and run NZ support through our military. But that isn't happening because currently the NZ public would likely not allow it. So why are we allowing the current state of affairs? It makes NZ a potential future target of US adversaries through counter strikes and terrorism. The more effective and useful RocketLabs support for ongoing and future wars, the more NZ becomes a target. Has the NZ public had the chance to debate this? To vote on this? Christopher Luxon David Seymour Hon Judith Collins KC MP Hon Erica Stanford MP

Fellow GA Instrument instructors (CFII) I came across this letter at KAUG (Maine Instrument Flight) found this to be an interesting read. To take it further in context I find AIM 4–3–21 “Practice Instrument Approaches” something to study. The first paragraph; a. Various air traffic incidents have indicated the necessity for adoption of measures to achieve more organized and controlled operations where practice instrument approaches are conducted.….. When you are flying a practice instrument approach & circle to land, are you turning into the direction of standard traffic?

🔵 How to Diagnose a Bow Thruster Control System in Maritime Vessel by MASEC 🔵 1️⃣ Initial Diagnosis: The service technicians began with ananalysis and initial diagnosis during operational trials performed by the ship's crew. Technicians identified discrepancies in the bow thruster's performance when the potentiometer was turned to the right. The ship, which shouldhave moved to the right, experienced an excessive load, and the blade angle was at a maximum of 75%, causing the electric motor to overload. 2️⃣ Parameter Comparison: In the presence of the superintendent, the service technicians compared the bridge readings with the angle transmitter. They used a local measure of the rudder and an electronic meter on the angle transmitter module. 3️⃣ Relay Analysis: The technicians noticed that the soft starter control panel was off. After studying the technical documentation, they proceeded to measure the relays in the control cabinet of the bow thruster system. They found 10 damaged relays, which were replaced with the proper models. The soft starter control panel was partially restored to operation, though damage to the function buttons and control diodes required ordering a new panel. 4️⃣ Program Verification: During subsequent visits, the technicians analyzed the programs in the Siemens S7-200 PLC and the ABB PSTB370-600-70 Soft Starter. They found that the program in the Siemens S7-200 only pertained to auxiliary equipment of the bow thruster and not its main function. Verification of the ABB soft starter parameters showed no discrepancies, so a new control panel was installed and its operation checked. 5️⃣ Underwater Inspection: After obtaining approvals from the client, the harbor master, and the port authority, an underwater inspection was performed using an ROV (BlueROV2). It recorded vibrations and noises on the rightside of the bow thruster during blade movement. 6️⃣ Summary: After completing the analysis, blade movement mechanism mechanical damage of the bow thruster was diagnosed. 7️⃣ Diagnosis: An inspection of the bow thruster is required at the next dry dock. There is a high likelihood of mechanical damage within the blade position change mechanism, which could have severe consequences in the future. #Marine #Engineering  #ROV #ShipRepair #Maintenance

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What to Consider When Choosing Instrument Approach Plates