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26/09/2022
AHPS Fighter WWII was located after 66 years History On July 15, 1942, six P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft and two B-17 Flying Fortress bombers encountered a blizzard while supporting the Allied war effort in the British Isles. The aircraft was forced to conduct an emergency landing on the glaciers of Greenland, and though all the crew members were rescued nine days later, and the aircraft were left behind. AHPS P-38...
26/09/2022
Aerones – the worlds first drone jump Image CGTN Latvians have accomplished the world’s first human flight with the drone and jump at high altitude. On May 12 of 2017, a 28-propeller drone built by Aerones has lifted a skydiver Ingus Augstkalns at a height of 330 meters, from where he accomplished the planned jump and landing with the parachute. Successful achievement shows the reliability and lifting-ability of the drone technology that approves unlimited possibilities for its use in saving people, fire-fighting,...
26/09/2022
aerocontact.com ‘Penguin B’ – UAV Factory’s unmanned aircraft made the longest flight in world history What did the media report about it? The aircraft was launched near Jelgava, Latvia on July 5, 2012, and landed on July 7, flying for more than two days. During flight – 54 hour and 27 min, the aircraft had to experience temperatures above + 30 degrees and wind gusts of up to 20 meters per second. Previously, the longest recorded flights had been a mini-unmanned aircraft class for AAI Aerosonde,...
26/09/2022
Aerones Wind turbine – how to maintenance? Check out Aerones drone! Wind turbine maintenance – problems and solutions DEICING Ice on Wind turbine blades forces turbine downtime. – Up to 20% revenue loss in Canada, Northern US&EU – Before Aerones deicing was difficult and not a safe task – done with helicopters or expensive heating systems – Aerones reduces risk, is 5x faster & 5x cheaper CLEANING Bugs and dirt on blades reduces blade efficiency and causes...
23/08/2022
Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 2 Why are nomadies going to Latvia? What is worth seeing in this little Baltic country? Let’s listen to what travelers say (part 1 here). “Riga, the capital of Latvia, first of all, will always be a special place for me. Because that is where I celebrated my birthday with some CouchSurfers. This is the first time I have spent my birthday in a country outside of “home”. To celebrate, my CouchSurfer...
14/08/2022
Gauja river Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 4 (part 1 here) Latvia is divided into 4 regions: Vidzeme (home to the capital Riga), northern part, Kurzeme, the western part, Zemgale, southern part, Latgale, eastern part. Latvia travel, Map of Latvia Gauja National Park The Gauja National Park is the largest and oldest of the national parks in Latvia, characterized by great biological diversity, the variety of landforms, natural springs, sandstone outcrops, picturesque views and unique natural, cultural...
14/08/2022
Zanete Dondukova, Riga, Latvia Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 3 Why are couchsurfers going to Latvia? What is worth seeing in this little Baltic country? Let’s listen to what travelers and history say (part 2 here). ”The Powder Tower – originally it served as one of the Riga defensive system buildings. There is no information on the exact date of the construction of Powder Tower. The name of a tower – Powder, has appeared later. The...
26/07/2022
Frank Sinatra – My Way (Live At Madison Square Garden, New York City / 1974 / 2019 Edit) Video Youtube Frank Sinatra (Francis Albert Sinatra) December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide. Wikipedia More about famous musicians ...
21/07/2022
Image Traveljam Latvia in couchsurfers eyes – part 1 What do You know about Riga, Latvia? One of the Baltic states? Member of European Union, capital Riga? A country that has regained independence after the 50-year Soviet occupation? Yes, it is the Country that marks 100 years of independence proclamation! Here you’ll find some photographs and impressions about Latvia from representatives of the nomadic tribe (couchsurfing.com) from different countries, as well as the objects which are recommended by Latvian...
22/06/2018
Andris Dambis (Team Latvia) created the world’s fastest electric supercar Andris Dambis: What is the basis for our results? We like what we do. Drive eO is proud to have developed the fastest ever electric vehicle to compete at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Official Site). Our car is only one to do the 20 km run in under 9 minutes. Please see Andris Dambis full presentation at the video More about Latvian innovators...