First air cargo delivery re-enacted

Advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric and conceptual models of micro-aerial vehicles being developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory served as cargo aboard a Wright “B” Flyer during a Oct. 2, 2010 reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright Model “B” when he flew 200 pounds of silk cloth from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. (Courtesy Photo/Timothy R. Gaffney)

Air Force research leading the way

Adrian DeNardo explains how the Air Force investing in research, development and certification of advanced renewable biofuel blends to reduce demand for traditional petroleum-based JP-8 jet fuel. Mr. DeNardo was among Air Force Research Laboratory experts on hand during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport, following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight nearly 100 years earlier. While the original flight in a Wright “B” Flyer carried silk cloth, AFRL provided cargo for the reenactment, including concept micro aerial vehicle models and an advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric. Mr. DeNardo works for AFRL’s Propulsion Directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

First air cargo delivery re-enacted

Mr. Joe Sciabica talks to guests during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright “B” Flyer from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. While the original cargo was 200 pounds of silk cloth, the Air Force Research Laboratory provided an advanced ceramic matrix composite fabric and conceptual models of micro-aerial vehicles to serve a cargo for the reenactment. Mr. Sciabica is AFRL executive director. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

First air cargo delivery re-enacted

Lecia Lamphere and Philip McKeachie speak during a reception Oct. 2, 2010 at Rickenbacker International Airport following a reenactment of the world’s first cargo flight. The original flight took place Nov. 7, 1910, and was made by Wright Company pilot Phil Parmelee in a Wright “B” Flyer from Huffman Prairie Flying Field (now part of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base) to Columbus, Ohio. Ms. Lamphere and Mr. McKeachie are descendents of Phil Parmelee and were joined by Wright Brothers family members to celebrate the birth of the modern air cargo industry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Derek Kaufman)

Auto GCAS flight testing concludes

The ACAT/FRRP F-16 technology vehicle flies over Edwards AFB during a recent Automatic Ground Collision Avoidance System flight test. This vehicle recently completed its 103rd flight, helping validate Auto GCAS and readying the technology for the planned integration into F-16 production aircraft in 2014. (NASA photo)

Officer commissioned via video teleconference

Retired Brigadier General Roger Ward, in Afghanistan, commissions his son, Greg Ward, into the Army via video teleconference Sept. 22 at the Air Force Research Laboratory VTC room. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger.