So there was an "Ancient Indian Aviation Technology."

Indian Vedic myths tell of ancient pilots flying craft around the world and out of this world. But some think the myths were true, and that modern science has it all wrong
The Wright brothers were a little late to the aviation game when you consider that pilots in ancient India were flying aircraft not only around the world, but from planet to planet as well. At least, that's one of the claims scheduled to be presented at the Indian Science Congress beginning Saturday at the University of Mumbai, in a session titled "Ancient Indian Aviation Technology."

A 7-year-old girl survives Ky. plane crash;

EDDYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl survived a plane crash in Kentucky that killed four people Friday night, and the disoriented little girl walked away from the wreckage and reported the crash to a local resident, authorities said.The small Piper PA-34 reported engine trouble and lost contact with air traffic controllers as it was flying over the southwestern part of Kentucky about 5:55 p.m. CST, the FAA said.

About a half hour later, a Lyon County resident called 911 and told dispatchers that a 7-year-old girl had walked to his home and said she had been involved in a plane crash, said Sgt. Dean Patterson of the Kentucky State Police.

THE AIRCRAFT WEATHER SYSTEMS, AND THE SAFETY OF AIR PASSENGERS

                           

 

                                        Facts to consider from Air-Asia:

Before take-off the pilot of QZ8501 had asked for permission to fly at a higher altitude to avoid the storm, but his request was not approved due to other planes above him on the popular route, according to AirNav, Indonesia's air traffic control.

In his last communication, the pilot said he wanted to change course to avoid the menacing storm system. Then all contact was lost, about 40 minutes after the plane had taken off.

- International search effort -

Ten rules for safe hiking and mountain climbing

             Safety takes priority! Please observe the following rules:

1. Plan your hiking excursions carefully: information about the length and difficulty is imperative for a safe experience in the mountains. Let the other members of your party or your host or the mountain hut proprietor know where you are going.
2. Before each excursion look at the latest weather forecast and keep your eye out for any changes in the weather during the excursion. Mountain hut proprietors can provide additional useful information about the immediate local weather situation.
3. Assess your fitness level objectively and choose a suitable excursion. Start early in the morning and build some extra time into your plan, to make sure that you are already home before darkness falls.

First AirAsia funeral as bad weather hampers search

         
Pangkalan Bun (Indonesia) (AFP) - Relatives held the first funeral for a victim of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Thursday as bad weather hampered efforts to locate the wreckage of the plane which crashed

into the Java Sea off Borneo with 162 aboard. Nine bodies have so far been retrieved in the search for the Airbus A320-200, which disappeared from radar during a storm Sunday en route from Indonesia's second city of Surabaya to Singapore.

10 Things You Need to Know About Turbulence PLUS video of scary tubulence:

. 1. Turbulence-related injuries do happen—but rarely. The Federal Aviation Administration says there are between 30 and 60 cases of turbulence-related injuries each year. Two-thirds of that number are flight attendants (mostly because they're the ones who might not be seatbelted in when the bumps hit), which means that only 20 passengers—out of the 800 million who fly each year in the United States—are injured due to turbulence.
2. Generally, turbulence is quite harmless. Turbulence is essentially just a "rough patch" caused by wind, due to thunderstorms, the jet stream, proximity to mountains, and other factors, and thus is quite common on any flight.

AirAsia Flight 8501 debris recovered; two bodies found: RIP

(CNN) -- A grim discovery in the waters off Indonesia on Tuesday dealt a heartbreaking blow to families whose loved ones were lost on AirAsia Flight QZ8501, and their anguish was felt around the world.

Debris from the plane was spotted about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the aircraft's last known location over the Java Sea, off the coast of Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province on Borneo.

Two bodies were spotted as well, Indonesian navy official Manahan Simorangkir told CNN. The body of a woman was recovered, but large waves have prevented crews from getting to the second body, Simorangkir said.