AIRCRAFT MADE IN INDONESIA R80

Aircraft manufacturing company owned by BJ Habibie, PT Regio Aviation Industries (RAI) has bagged orders 125 aircraft R80 and ready to produce it in 2018 after obtaining airworthy certificate.

"Order 125 units of the 100 units of the NAM Air, a subsidiary of Srivijaya and 25 units of Kalstar Aviation. Prepared produced in 2018," said President Director of PT Agung Nugroho RAI on the sidelines "Monthly Talk Show Series 2014" Program Alumni Association held Habibie in Jakarta on Saturday.

Currently, he said, is still in the early design phase and feasibility study in late 2014 targeted completion, after it had entered the stage of prototype development.

ATR type aircraft with about 80 seats, according to him, has a number of advantages, namely more economical, cheap both in terms of price, maintenance costs, as well as fuel efficient as an airplane propeller (turboprop).

"In addition, the aircraft is also more convenient, because of the noise and low vibration, according to international standards. R80 is also more secure because of the advanced control system, easy to operate, and environmentally friendly," he said.

According to him, at this early stage there are 50 experts who worked on the design, including the experts of PT Indonesian Aerospace. HR will be increased to 500 to 1,000 people when entering the development stage.

R80 is a development of the N-250 aircraft that dibidani BJ Habibie, but halted the project by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) due to the 1998 economic crisis, however, has been modified, such as larger bodies.

R80 is also designed to be used on a short route with the distance less than 600 km and is able to be accommodated by the airport with a short runway.

NEW FACE F16 BLOCK 52 INDONESIA AIR FORCE

Finally, the F-16 C / D 52ID in the project 'Peace Bima Sena II' completed and immediately merge into the backbone of the Air Force.

Indonesia will have 24 F-16 fighter equivalent 52. Block Details, 5 planes F-16D (double seat) and 19 F-16C single seat.

Procurement of 24 F-16s C / D-52ID in Project 'Peace Bima Sena II' is a collaboration between the Government of the United States and Indonesia under the contract signed on January 17, 2012 The F-16 C / D aircraft is a former grant from the US Coast Guard which has been upgraded to be on par Block 52.

Upgrade aircraft made ​​by adding a variety of equipment. Air Force aircraft claimed this was like almost brand new aircraft from the factory.

"The whole plane undergoing upgrading and refurbished frame and avionics and armament systems, Ogden Air Logistics Center is located at Hill AFB, Odgen, Utah. Aircraft Frame reinforced, cable networks and new electronics installed, all the old systems into new reconditioned and new systems are added to aircraft ready to be born again a new aircraft with capabilities far greater than when he was born, "said air Force Marshal Kadispen Tjahjanto Hadi.

Like what combat capability iron bird is this? Here's the story about the F-16 C / D 52ID:


Special training of the Top Gun Air Force

Not just ordered F-16 aircraft from the United States. Air Force also sent its pilots to practice there.

Six instructor pilots F-16 A / B Air Squadron Air Force 3 is currently being follows the conversion training aircraft F-16 C / D Block 52ID ANG Base in Tucson Arizona.

Under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Pnb Word 'Foxhound' Dwi Cahyono (40 th)? the instructor pilots undergoing training 'Differential Training' F-16 C / D in Tucson Arizona? starting from 30 June to 11 July 2014.

They are Major Pilot Anjar 'Beagle' Legowo (38), Major Pilot Bambang 'Bramble' Apriyanto (34).

In addition, Captain Pilot Pandu 'Hornet' Eka Prayoga (31), Captain Pilot Anwar 'Weasel' Sovie (30 th) and Captain Pilot Bambang 'Sphynx' Yudhishthira (30).

It is they who would bring home the Air Force's newest aircraft. Later became an instructor for the Air Force fighter pilots in Iswahjudi Air Force Base.

WEAPONS

Air Force claimed, in air operations undoubtedly aircraft capability is quite powerful. For business air combat, short-range missiles capable of carrying the AIM-9 Sidewinder P-4 / L / M and IRIS-T (NATO). Then mid-range missile AIM-120 AMRAAM-C.

As for the target land and waters, this aircraft carries a 20mm cannon armament, bomb MK standard 81/82/83/84, Laser Guided Bomb Paveway, JDAM (GPS Bomb), anti-runway bomb Durandal, AGM-65 Maverick missiles K2.

There is also an AGM-84 Harpoon missiles (anti-ship) missile and AGM-88 HARM (anti-radar).

Equipment Improved Data Modem Link 16 allows the pilot? without voice communication using only data communications with other aircraft or ground radar, marine radar or radar to fly.

The aircraft will also be equipped with sophisticated navigation and targeting pod as SniperLitening for night combat operations, like noon. In addition it is able to carry out the mission supression Of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) to neutralize enemy air defenses

Ability dog fight

F-16 C / D Block 52 has a number of advantages. Both in weaponry and cruising. So is there any disadvantages compared to the F-16 Block 15 A / B which is now owned by the Air Force?

Air Force admitted that the F-16 C / D Block 52 with greater thrust capable of carrying heavier weapons and can fly farther. But in close combat or air combat short-range aircraft, the Air Force F-16 has better agility than the F-16 Block 52.

But victory in the air would not only depend on the aircraft agility. The ability of pilots and also determine the type of weapon.

System equipped with modern avionics and air guns as well as the ability of the operating range of over 700 miles, then this plane is sufficient to block the dark flight or hit the mark. Whether day or night in any place outside or within our sovereign territory

Mentawai Islands  - A Paradise for Surfer

Mentawai archipelago is part of West Sumatra Province which since 1999 is set to be a county. The position of the Mentawai Islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean make it an amazing sea surrounded by nature and perfect for marine tourism. Mentawai has become one of the famous tourist destination adventure, cultural tourism, and marine tourism particularly of interest surfers surfing at home and abroad.

Mentawai archipelago itself is a series of non-volcanic island where a cluster of islands is the culmination of an underwater ridge. There are four islands that make up the Mentawai Islands, Siberut Island, Island Sipora, North Pagai and South Pagai Island. Location islands are located off the coast of West Sumatra Province elongated and surrounded by the Indian Ocean.

Siberut Island is the largest island of the archipelago and the only one that has a regular cruise with the city of Padang in West Sumatra. District government center itself is at Tuapejat, namely north island of Sipora.

Surfing or surfing has become a tourist icon of the Mentawai Islands, even less so an international surfing competitions held here. At least 400 points scattered surf in the Mentawai Islands. The waves beraggam and challenging, even some rolls included in the category of extreme waves that surfers sought from various corners of the world.

Mentawai Islands also offers attractions trekking inland to take pristine tropical forest, enjoying the lifestyle of indigenous people who live in it peacefully. Mentawai is an area unspoiled by human hands and a lot of modern infrastructure.

When you visit the Mentawai then be treated to the feel of an ancient civilization where the Neolithic era tribes in these islands are not familiar with metalworking and farming, not even the fabric weave technique. So, you'll see the cultural differences in the land of the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra.

The majority of the inhabitants of these islands is the Mentawai tribe comes from the island of Siberut with a number of approximately 30,000 people. Every family in the Mentawai Islands consists of 5-15 people who live in the village and in the fields near the forest which they worked. Mentawai own traditional house known as uma.
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SURFING LOCATION
Mentawai Islands is the perfect place for adrenaline challenge. In this island there are several points surfing the big waves and high, like in the village of Bosua who have the waves reach 3 meters. You can follow it approximately 4 hours by speedboat from the District Tuapejat. Despite the rocky beaches and perfect waves but the roll has been popular with surfers.

Another option for surfing locations are Nyang Nyang Island Village Katurei. Surfers from different countries call the surf here is the highest in the world, reaching 4 meters. Karamajat island still in the village Katurei also has a long and high waves that reach 2 to 4 feet. In this village are also available floating inn. The waves on the island Koroniki, Awera, Sibigeu Gulf, Gulf Sinakak also worth to tested.

If you prefer a place that the waves are not too big then it could visit the island Siruso. The island is suitable for family recreation with white sand and crystal clear sea water. You and your family can swim and play on the edge of the beach sand.

Bulasat beach could be another alternative, in addition to having white sand, is also very crowded by tourists, especially a religious holiday. To reach this beach, you can use a motor vehicle and spoiled the beautiful green landscapes or can be stopped by the roadside to buy durian and coconut.

TRANSPORTATION

Access to the Mentawai Islands are still relying on a motor boat which is only able to operate two times a week, which is Sunday night (Ships New Source Sustenance) and Thursday night (Ships Simasin). Approximately one day trip, meaning the ship returned to Padang on Tuesday and Friday nights. Price tikenya Rp105,000, - until Rp125,000, -. There are additional vessels that operate on the first and second Sunday of each month. Ambu-Ambu ship departed on Saturday evening from Muara Padang and Siberut to Padang back from Sunday night.

If you decide to depart from the Minangkabau International Airport can rent a small aircraft such as Tiger Air or SMAC to Tuapejat Sipora Island. After that, you can rent a boat for a trip around 3 to 4 hours to Muara Siberu


ACCOMODATION

You are visiting for surfing, simple homestay available in some villages, such as: Nyangnyang Beach, Coral Beach Bajat, Karonik Beach, and Beach Pananggelat Mainut in the District of South Siberut. Bosua Katiet beach in District Sipora, and South Beach. There is also the West Coast in the District of North Pagai.

If you just want to live while in Mentawai without visiting other places around the Mentawai Islands, the following are some hotels which can be a reference.

Aloita Resort & Spa
Tuapejat Simakakang Island, Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra
Tel: +62 (759) 320354
Email: info@aloitaresort.com
Website: http://www.aloitaresort.com/

Awera Island Surf Camp
Mentawai
Website: http://www.aweraisland.com/

coconuts Mentawai
Mentawai Island
Tel: + 62-816-4821041
Email: rosemary@coconuts-mentawai.com
Website: http://coconuts-mentawai.com/

Mentawai Atmosphere
Phone: +62853 55 688299
Email: info@mentawaiatmosphere.com
Website: http://www.mentawaiatmosphere.co

or simply, just click link below :
http://www.agoda.com/id-id/city/mentawai-island-id.html

F16 52 ID FOR INDONESIA AIR FORCE ARRIVED

 

 

 

3 unit F16 block 52ID arrived Friday afternoon July 25, 2014 in Iswahyudi AFB after a ferry traveling from the United States. The route taken is Utah AFB - Alaska AFB - Guam and Iswahyudi AFB AFB. It is part of a 24 unit blocks F16 fighter jets were ordered 52ID Indonesia with various types of armament. A total of 16 units would be placed in Pekanbaru while 8 units will be joined by 10 F16 Block 15 OCU already owned Squadron Madison. 10 F16 Block 52 OCU will be upgraded equated with the ability of his brother who was coming.