One Laptop Per Child Program Reaches 60% of Goal
With a few weeks left before the December 31st deadline, the AirSafe.com Foundation has reached the 60% mark for purchasing, evaluating, and placing OLPC to laptop computers. To find out how the Foundation's plans, or to make a donation, please visit http://www.airsafe.org.
New Podcast - Evacuation Issues
This podcast has an overview of a crash involving an Air France A340 in Toronto, Canada on 2 August 2005, including a digital recreation of the accident. Also discussed are evacuation issues brought up by this event, and advice for passengers that may help them survive a crash.http://podcast.airsafe.org, or you can link to one or more versions of the podcast below:
Audio: MP3 Video: iPod/MP4 | YouTube | WMV | Google Video
27 December 2007
12 December 2007
What's New on AirSafe.com - December 12, 2007
One Laptop Per Child Program Reaches 40% of Goal
With a few weeks left before the December 31st deadline, the AirSafe.com Foundation has reached the 40% mark for purchasing, evaluating, and placing OLPC to laptop computers. To find out how the Foundation's plans, or to make a donation, please visit http://www.airsafe.org.
New Podcast - Aircraft Crash Positions
The new podcast demonstrates six basic types of brace positions passengers and cabin are likely to take during an emergency, illustrating the positions derived through years of research by the FAA and the aviation industry. You can visit the podcast page at http://podcast.airsafe.org, or you can link to one or more versions of the podcast below:
Audio: MP3 Video: iPod/MP4 | YouTube | WMV | Google Video
Update to "Things You Should Not Bring On Board"
Just in time for the holiday travel rush, the "Things You Should Not Bring on Board" hazardous and prohibited goods page has be updated to reflect the latest suggestions from the TSA. A new page was also added to address how passengers traveling internationally should carry liquids, aerosols, and gels purchased at duty-free shops.
Things You Should Not Bring on Board
http://airsafe.com/danger.htm
Issues with Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols Purchased at Duty-free Shops
http://www.airsafe.com/issues/security/dutyfree.htm
AirSafe.com Wants Your Feedback
Whether you are a new visitor, or have been coming back since 1996, AirSafe.com wants to know what you think, and also what the site should do to improve. Please go to http://feedback.airsafe.org and submit your comments.
Need a Holiday Gift Idea? Look no further!
With a few weeks left before the December 31st deadline, the AirSafe.com Foundation has reached the 40% mark for purchasing, evaluating, and placing OLPC to laptop computers. To find out how the Foundation's plans, or to make a donation, please visit http://www.airsafe.org.
New Podcast - Aircraft Crash Positions
The new podcast demonstrates six basic types of brace positions passengers and cabin are likely to take during an emergency, illustrating the positions derived through years of research by the FAA and the aviation industry. You can visit the podcast page at http://podcast.airsafe.org, or you can link to one or more versions of the podcast below:
Audio: MP3 Video: iPod/MP4 | YouTube | WMV | Google Video
Update to "Things You Should Not Bring On Board"
Just in time for the holiday travel rush, the "Things You Should Not Bring on Board" hazardous and prohibited goods page has be updated to reflect the latest suggestions from the TSA. A new page was also added to address how passengers traveling internationally should carry liquids, aerosols, and gels purchased at duty-free shops.
Things You Should Not Bring on Board
http://airsafe.com/danger.htm
Issues with Liquids, Gels, and Aerosols Purchased at Duty-free Shops
http://www.airsafe.com/issues/security/dutyfree.htm
AirSafe.com Wants Your Feedback
Whether you are a new visitor, or have been coming back since 1996, AirSafe.com wants to know what you think, and also what the site should do to improve. Please go to http://feedback.airsafe.org and submit your comments.
Need a Holiday Gift Idea? Look no further!
06 December 2007
What's New on AirSafe.com - December 6, 2007
One Laptop Per Child Program Extended
The AirSafe.com Foundation continues to work with the OLPC to purchase, evaluate, and donate their laptop computers to children in the developing world. To find out how the Foundation's will evaluate and use these laptops, please visit http://www.airsafe.org.
New AirSafe.com Feedback Form
AirSafe.com and AirSafe.com Foundation have a new feedback form at http://feedback.airsafe.org. Feel free to submit suggestions, insights, or other information to AirSafe.com.
MD83 Accident Update
The investigation of the November 30th MD83 crash in Turkey continues, and the analysis of the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder is under way. One current issue being investigated is whether the aircraft deviated from its intended landing route. As information becomes available, AirSafe.com will update its Atlasjet page at http://airsafe.com/events/airlines/atlasjet.htm.
You may also want to review the audio and video podcasts made just after the event: Audio (MP3), Video (MP4, WMV, YouTube)
Suggested Gifts for the Holidays
Holiday Items
Books by Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com
The AirSafe.com Foundation continues to work with the OLPC to purchase, evaluate, and donate their laptop computers to children in the developing world. To find out how the Foundation's will evaluate and use these laptops, please visit http://www.airsafe.org.
New AirSafe.com Feedback Form
AirSafe.com and AirSafe.com Foundation have a new feedback form at http://feedback.airsafe.org. Feel free to submit suggestions, insights, or other information to AirSafe.com.
MD83 Accident Update
The investigation of the November 30th MD83 crash in Turkey continues, and the analysis of the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder is under way. One current issue being investigated is whether the aircraft deviated from its intended landing route. As information becomes available, AirSafe.com will update its Atlasjet page at http://airsafe.com/events/airlines/atlasjet.htm.
You may also want to review the audio and video podcasts made just after the event: Audio (MP3), Video (MP4, WMV, YouTube)
Suggested Gifts for the Holidays
Holiday Items
Books by Dr. Todd Curtis of AirSafe.com
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