Moravec, H. P. (1977). "A Non-Synchronous Orbital Skyhook". Journal of the Astronautical Sciences. 25: 307–322. Bibcode: 1977JAnSc..25..307M. Presented at 23rd AIAA Meeting, The Industrialization of Space, San Francisco, CA,. October 18–20, 1977. A Dutch junior clerk took a taxi (instead of the usual bike) to go fetch a coupon rake (a heavy and unwieldy piece of iron given to him by another branch of the bank, something impossible to cycle with!) The Fulton system was used from 1965 to 1996 on several variants of the C-130 Hercules including the MC-130s and HC-130s. It was also used on the C-123 Provider. [6]

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Another favourite was to tell some naive apprentice that the small metal files were called peedo-files and send them off to stores "can I have a paedophile please?" The hooks are easy to use and to steal a well used phrase ‘does what it says on the tin’. They’re also re-useable which always helps with costs.

Skyhooks special – Skyhooks bio". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). 6 October 2001. Archived from the original on 20 March 2011 . Retrieved 26 November 2009. Skyhook (concept), an explanation of design complexity that does not build on lower, simpler layers Day 2 for same target: Glue a cardboard circle about 1/2 inch below rim of cup (false bottom). Cover circle with glue and cover with chad/LRPCs. Put on desk. Target will cuss (of course) while trying to edge the cup off the desk without spilling anything thru the assumed hole (yesterday's lesson of punched out bottom). Nothing falls out. Target usually tips cup, and nothing falls out. Target tosses cup with more 'colorful metaphors.' At Skyhook we're bound by our shared passion for exploration. By joining our community, you gain exclusive access to top-tier local guides, connections with fellow intrepid travellers, special discounts from premier gear outfitters and travel partners, and a secure online booking experience.

Find the Golden Rivet (naval - the golden rivet was supposedly the last rivet installed and located in the shaft alley) In 2011, the Skyhooks album Living in the 70's was added to the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's Sounds of Australia registry. [11] History [ edit ] 1966–1974: Early years and formation [ edit ] Cashmere, Paul (15 September 2020). "Original Skyhooks Guitarist Peter Starkie Has Died Aged 72". Noise11.com . Retrieved 16 September 2020. The True Story of 'Metal Gear Solid's' Fulton Recovery System". War Is Boring. 4 September 2015 . Retrieved 12 March 2023. Find the spilt token (computing - when a token ring network cable is unplugged, can end up with everyone on hands and knees searching!)

With custom Sky Hook modifications like ‘Lowered Dual Handwheels’, the operator can benefit from a handwheel position that is closer to waist height instead of shoulder height. Having two handwheels allows the operator the opportunity to use both hands to crank the wheels at the same time, much like a bicycle crank. For repetitive operation, this position reduces the strain on joints, making the operation faster and easier! On 7 April 2010, 3AW reported that Skyhooks were to appear on the first episode of the new series of Hey Hey It's Saturday with Leo Sayer on vocals. Sayer later appeared on air and denied the claims. [ citation needed]Winners by Year 1992". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 26 September 2007 . Retrieved 1 September 2016. The Medi-hook had been designed for hospital applications. It is made out of glass filled polypropylene and comes with a smooth finish. The standard colour is off white. The Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club has been holding a competitive surf swim commemorating Shirley Strachan for over 15 years – the Annual Shirley Strachan Memorial Swim. This is supported by the major sponsorship of McDermott Aviation, and it has been organised since 2003 by Bruce Warren and Sandy Warren. In November 2016, Bruce Warren passed away, and subsequent swims have been re-named the Shirley Strachan and Bruce Warren Memorial Swim. [29] [30] [31] Discography [ edit ] Studio albums [ edit ] List of albums, with Australian chart positions Welcome to SkyhookGB, the home of cable hooks. We are the original, first to market developers of high quality, innovative, cable safety products in the UK. There is also "the box of punch holes to fill in accidentally punched holes in paper" (from secretarial days)

Some people manage to take hours, or even days, off work while searching vainly for sky hooks, tartan paint, stop bits for the ethernet or the tuning pipe for the foghorn. There's also the mythical punishment of sailors being told off to chip paint with rubber hammers; something on a par with army punishments of trimming the lawn with nail scissors or scrubbing the toilets with a toothbrush. Australian Music Awards". Ron Jeff. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012 . Retrieved 16 December 2010. The Sky Hook is a small, portable, ergonomic lifting device designed to provide a safe, high quality lifting solution that can prevent lifting injuries and assist in applications involving awkward or hard to reach loads. Every Sky Hook is designed and tested to ASME and OSHA standards so you can be assured that you’ll receive an quality product that is safe and easy to use. Skyhook balloon, a type of unmanned balloon used by the United States Navy in the late 1940s and in the 1950s for atmospheric research Triple M Brisbane, Strachan's former employer, held a day-long on-air tribute to him on the day after his death. Old archived audio was played on air. An episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary Long Way to the Top featuring Skyhooks was broadcast on the day of his death: it was dedicated to his memory. On 10 September, Channel Nine broadcast a tribute episode of Our House, "Our House – Memories of Shirl", with content filmed in the weeks before his death, along with archival footage. [26] It was the most-watched program on that night, with 2.19million viewers. [27]Original guitarist Peter Starkie died of complications after a fall, in mid-September 2020, aged 72. [30] Members [ edit ] Classic lineup [2] [21] [31] Skyhooks returned to the Sunbury Pop Festival in January 1975. They were declared the best performers by Rolling Stone Australia and The Age reviewers, and Gudinski now took over their management. [23] The second single, " Horror Movie", reached No. 1 for two weeks in March. [6] [21] The band's success was credited by Gudinski with saving his struggling Mushroom Records and enabled it to develop into the most successful Australian label of its time. [5] [17] [22] Economy Sky Hooks have a simple and easy to use friction brake as well as some additional features making them ideal for applications requiring a lower cost ergonomic lift assist. Economy level Sky Hooks have the same structural integrity and quality of premium level Sky Hooks. All Sky Hook products are built and tested to the same standards to ensure they can consistently and safely lift the required load. While no skyhook has yet been built, there have been a number [ quantify] of flight experiments exploring various aspects of the space tether concept in general. [15] Types of skyhooks [ edit ] Rotating skyhook [ edit ] The rotating concept. If the orbital velocity and the tether rotation rate are synchronized, the tether tip moves in a cycloid curve. At the lowest point it is momentarily stationary with respect to the ground, where it can 'hook' a payload and swing it into orbit.