Eighty six children with special needs from around the Valley of the Sun took to the sky above Phoenix, Arizona as part of a unique program to teach kids about fulfilling their dreams, no matter what the obstacle. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Aeronautics Division was pleased to partner with the Valley’s 1st Annual […]
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Belfort Demonstrating Dynamic Wind Modeling for Heliport Approaches at Heli-Expo
Baltimore, MD –February 17, 2009. Using the latest computerized fluid dynamic modeling techniques, Belfort Instruments can determine the safest approaches to landing at helipads located near tall buildings or other obstacles. What helipad wind speed and direction will produce dangerous vortices near or on approach to the helipad? How accurately do helipad wind instruments represent […]
Budget Concerns Loom Large for New Caltrans Chief
While most state employees in California are staying home every other Friday to comply with a mandated furlough you can still find Gary Cathey, newly appointed Aeronautics Chief at his desk in his Sacramento office. “This is my passion in life,” said Cathey. “That’s why I’m in my office on a day off!” The budget […]
