Podcasts about mission design

The Kerbal Space Program is currently used as an educational tool to teach about spacecraft and mission design. But as Dr. Schmitt tells us, it should be used as a method for designing whole mission architectures. For years, Schmitt has relied on KSP and its realism mods to design and simulate missions, including those that will take astronauts back to the Moon!

Jan. 29, 2025Dr. Darlene Lim (NASA Ames Research Center)NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) is a planned mission to go to the South Pole of the Moon and get a close-up view of the locations that can sustain water ice – ice that could eventually be harvested to support human exploration on the Moon, on Mars — and beyond. Dr. Lim discusses how, for the first time in NASA's history, the science team would be fully integrated into the mission operations team and will provide near real-time input on where to explore on the Moon.  While the fate of the mission is now in some doubt, Dr. Lim discusses the lessons learned, and the remarkable techniques the team developed to make real-time, almost instant decisions about what the rover does next at each point in its journey.  She also tells about how her earlier experience exploring deep lakes on Earth with robotic and crewed vehicles taught her valuable lessons that she could apply to designing lunar exploration protocols.

A recruiter, a manufacturing leader, and a technology leader all walk into a bar… and tackle the skills gap problem head-on over some beers!The skills gap has been a hot topic in manufacturing. So, in true Manufacturing Happy Hour style, we sit down with a beer and discuss. Recorded live from Founders Brewery, MI while on tour with SwipeGuide, we sit down with Ann Wyatt of Ann Wyatt Recruiting, Ryan Lillibridge, VP of Mission Design & Automation, and CEO and Founder of SwipeGuide, Willemijn Schneyder.First up, we talk about how the stigma of heading into the trades is thankfully on the decrease. We swap insights on how the idea of "hireability" is changing, and what companies can do to lower the barriers to entry. A common theme throughout is that manufacturing leaders need to be more flexible when it comes to hiring. Do all candidates need a Master's in mechanical engineering? Probably not. For the future of manufacturers, attitude and aptitude are the golden tickets. We rounded out the conversation talking about upskilling and reskilling your workforce. Part of the skills gap problem isn't just about attracting people to manufacturing. It's also about missing a trick with your existing workforce. Sometimes, you need to tap into their knowledge and interests and reskill them for an increasingly tech-heavy future. In this episode, find out:Ann, Ryan, and WIllemijn introduce themselves and their unique perspectives on addressing the skills gapHow the stigma around trade jobs has evolved How the term “hireability” has evolved in today's market from a recruiter's perspective What companies can do to lower the barriers to entry into manufacturing and why recruiters should look at attitude and aptitude, not just experience and formal educationAnn, Ryan, and Willemijn share which job requirements they think are outdated in today's market and the top skills that manufacturing recruiters should look for Why technology is not the solution but a catalyst to empower the workforceHow upskilling and reskilling existing staff could help to ease the burden of the skills gapWhy people are the most valuable asset of a business that leaders should invest more inEnjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“Technology can put a value to frontline knowledge.”“We do automation. We put automation systems into factories, but if they haven't spent time on their people, their manufacturing equipment does not run well because they haven't upskilled their team.”“We have to prioritize attitude and aptitude over ten plus years' experience.” Links & mentions:SwipeGuide, a hassle-free how-to platform for frontline training, made simpleMission Design & Automation, a leading intelligent automation integrator in MichiganAnn Wyatt Recruiting, specialist recruitment company for manufacturing companiesFounders Brewery, brewery in Grand Rapids, MI Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay...

How does Mission Design and Automation take the lead on retaining fresh talent for their growing workforce? On this episode of Workforce 4.0,, host Ann Wyatt interviews Ryan Lillibridge, (Vice President of the organization) as he shares best practices for fostering a collaborative work culture and Mission's key philosophy on taking care of each other (as well as the customer). Ryan also delves into his own extensive career in automation, what it's like to cover industries from aerospace to agriculture and the significance of curiosity, mentorship and continuous learning for career growth. Lastly, Ryan talks in depth on the role of technology in enhancing the employee experience and the future of manufacturing. In This Episode:-02:13: Company Philosophy: Taking Care of Each Other and the Customer -03:31: A Tour of Mission Design and Automation -07:06: Innovation and Leadership at Mission -13:43:: Building a Creative and Collaborative Company Culture -16:15: Ryan's Career Journey and Advice for Young Professionals -19:39: Fostering a Successful Environment for Interns -25:28: Technology's Impact on Employee Experience -32:23: Future Goals and Industry Impact More About Ryan Lillibridge:Ryan has over 19 years of experience in the automation industry, In his role as VP of Mission Design and Automation, Ryan oversees the business development, sales, and engineering teams, and ensures that they deliver high-quality and innovative products that meet their clients' needs and expectations. Ryan is passionate about creating solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in different industries, and he is always eager to learn new technologies and trends. Ryan values teamwork, collaboration, and diversity, and he strives to create a positive and inclusive work environment for Mission Design and Automation staff and stakeholders. Learn more about Ryan or connect with him here. The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi:Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here.

Justin is joined by Rob, Peter, Kyle, and Mike from @3Heroes1Chaff to talk about Order of Azyr, which includes Hexbane's Hunters and Saviours of Cinderfall. We also talk a bit about the upcoming adepticon convention and mission design. Let us know what you think! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:15 - Hobby Table 00:29:39 - Warcry News 00:54:50 - Faction Focus: Order of Azyr 01:52:10 - Mission Design You can also join Tabletop & Beyond at https://discord.gg/RHHjh59h9y For our Patreon, check out https://www.patreon.com/tabletopandbe... to see all our awesome rewards for our supporters

In this episode, host Jim Mayer interviews Sami Birch, the Director of Marketing and Communications at Mission Design and Automation. Sami shares her career journey, from her background in writing and business to her experience in the automation industry. She discusses the importance of building diverse teams and empowering employees. Sami also highlights the intersection of marketing communications and company culture, emphasizing the role of trust and creating a positive work environment. Additionally, she explores the benefits of implementing automation and robotics in manufacturing, particularly in metal manufacturing. In this conversation, Sammy Birch discusses the implementation of automation in a fab shop and the importance of adapting to new technologies. She also shares insights on improving company culture, including the value of communication and collaboration. Additionally, she highlights the impact of community engagement and how it can strengthen employee bonds. Takeaways Building diverse teams and empowering employees are crucial for success in the automation industry. The intersection of marketing communications and company culture plays a significant role in creating a positive work environment. Implementing automation and robotics in manufacturing can improve efficiency, employee satisfaction, and competitiveness. Metal manufacturers should consider implementing automation technologies, such as collaborative robots, to address labor shortages and improve productivity. Adapting to automation in the fab shop requires enabling the team and starting small to test the technology's effectiveness. Improving company culture involves talking to employees, creating conditions for connection, and fostering vulnerability. Collaboration and communication are essential for successful teamwork and problem-solving. Engaging in community impact initiatives can enhance employee engagement and build stronger bonds within the team. Connect with Sami on Linkedin A big shoutout to Speroni, the leader in tool management systems. Their dedication to precision and innovation in the manufacturing industry is unparalleled. Speroni is not just a sponsor; they are integral to advancing manufacturing excellence. Their support allows us to bring these valuable insights and discussions to you. We're also thrilled to welcome our new partner, ShopFloor Coffee. More than just a coffee brand, ShopFloor Coffee is a cause-driven business dedicated to supporting workforce development efforts. A portion of their proceeds goes towards apprenticeships and scholarships in Advanced Manufacturing, making every sip count towards a brighter future for the industry. And here's something exciting for our listeners! Use the promo code "SkillUpAZ" to get 10% off your order at ShopFloor Coffee. Not only do you get a great deal on your coffee, but you also contribute to supporting apprenticeships and scholarships in Advanced Manufacturing. It's a win-win – enjoy fantastic coffee while helping to skill up the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Ryan Lillibridge | Vice President @ Mission Design & AutomationWith over 19 years of experience in the automation industry, I am a Vice President at Mission Design & Automation, which provides custom automation solutions for various sectors. In this role, I oversee the business development, sales, and engineering teams and ensure that we deliver high-quality and innovative products that meet our clients' needs and expectations. I have a strong background in concept and cost development, having managed multiple projects and contracts for a leading provider of automation systems for 14.5 years. I have developed skills in problem-solving, customer relationship management, product design, and communication, which have enabled me to build and maintain long-term relationships with our customers and partners. I am passionate about creating solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in different industries, and I am always eager to learn new technologies and trends. I value teamwork, collaboration, and diversity, and I strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment for our staff and stakeholders.Robots on their own are extremely exciting.Add in some vision systems or an AMR for them to ride on, and they get better.What happens when we need to throw multiple robots in the same cell?Come join Vlad and I as we talk to Ryan about some of the interesting applications that Mission Design and Automation find themselves working on. A special thanks to SolisPLC for sponsoring this Robotics theme! Connect with Us Ryan Lillibridge Vlad Romanov Dave Griffith Manufacturing Hub SolisPLC #robotics #manufacturing #automation #industry40

This week Ali G and Nikki talk to Sami Birch, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Mission Design & Automation.Sami speaks on her beginnings into automation as a tech writer (spoiler alert: like most of you she "fell" into it), the importance of building relationships, adaptation in a constantly changing market, and discuss how the pandemic changed the way we communicate with one another.You can check Sami out on her Linkedin page.Support the Show.Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering LLC, and Nikki Gonzales Head of Partnerships at Quotebeam Follow us on Linkedin for live videos, demos, and other contentMusic by Samuel JanesAudio Editing by Laura MarsilioLeave us an audio message or get in touch at automationladies.io

The easy Automation Solution is Hard “The right solution that works all the time for anybody”  is HARD Scot Lindemann, CEO of Mission Design & Automation, has 30+ years of leadership in Automation and Robotics. Formerly of JR Automation where he served for many years in various leadership roles and was instrumental in helping them achieve record growth until he left in 2016 as its co-CEO. Scot then took the role of President of BACA Systems, a stone robotics fabrication equipment provider in southeast Michigan, from 2017-2020. Scot has a passion for intelligent automation and robotics, leadership development and customer service. A Lake Superior State University (LSSU) graduate in Robotic Systems Engineering, Scot Lindemann has served the automation and robotics industry for over three decades. Beyond his time working on the industrial automation integrator front, he has also been active in FIRST Robotics and has been a member of and served as a Director for the Association for Advancing Automation. Scot is also one of a limited number of recipients of FANUC's President's Circle award. Scot has also served on the LSSU board of Directors as well as served as a Board Member and as Chairman of the Board for Lakeshore Advantage, a West Michigan nonprofit economic development organization. Scot, joins me for podcast #88 and we have a conversation about ease of use in the robotics and automation industry. Scot, welcome to the podcast, Let's talk about automation and especially what is getting easier? But Scot, as easy as it is, we know that it really is getting more complex… Do you feel that the industry or the media is talking too much about simplicity and maybe not enough about preparation, training, talent, timelines? Scot, what other things are making it harder? Are parts and part families, part feeding, getting harder? Is Budgeting (for automation, maintenance) is getting more complex? Do you find the conversation between OT and IT becoming simpler or harder, or is it even happening? Are you dealing with clients around Cybersecurity, or is this one more complexity? Thanks for coming onto the podcast, What do you like to do when you are not building automation? How can people get a hold of you? To find out more about Mission Design & Automation If you would like to reach out Scot Lindemann, here is his LinkedIn profile can also reach out at him and his team at 616.239.1258 Enjoy the podcast. Thanks for subscribing, thanks for listening. Regards, Jim Jim Beretta Customer Attraction Industrial Marketing & The Robot Industry Podcast Thanks to our partners: A3 The Association for Advancing Automation and PaintedRobot. If you would like to get involved with The Robot Industry Podcast, would like to become a guest or nominate someone, you can find me, Jim Beretta on LinkedIn or send me an email to therobotindustry at gmail dot com, no spaces. Our sponsor for this episode is Ehrhardt Automation Systems. Ehrhardt builds and commissions robotic turnkey automated solutions for their worldwide clients. With over 80 years of precision manufacturing they understand the complex world of automated man

Nujoud Merancy discusses the planning and considerations needed to design an Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 255.

Nujoud Merancy discusses the planning and considerations needed to design an Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 255.

Nujoud Merancy discusses the planning and considerations needed to design an Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 255.

Nujoud Merancy discusses the planning and considerations needed to design an Artemis mission to the Moon. HWHAP Episode 255.

A Nepalese mountain mover, machine maker, and marvelous young professional: Sajina Poudel shares some life stories and her experience making a home in Holland. This episode is about mountains, ping-pong, community, and creating a life that falls into place. 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible (Netflix) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QH5hBOoz08 Kids Food Basket | https://kidsfoodbasket.org/ Gordeaux Consulting -Skill training DISC | https://gogordeaux.com/ Team at Mission Design and Automation | https://missiondesignauto.com/about-us/ City of Katmandu, Nepal (Wikipedia) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathmandu --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johannes-boot/message

This post and podcast are not, in any way, shape or form, affiliated with, nor endorsed by, NASA. (Photo courtesy of NASA, and used with permission.) In a matter of weeks, NASA's Artemis I will mark a new beginning in space exploration. This historic flight is the first phase of the Artemis program's goal: returning humans to the Moon. Matt Wittal is Mission Design and Planetary Science at NASA. As he explained in our 2019 interview, unmanned Artemis I is the first of three scheduled missions in the Artemis program. The world's most powerful rocket, the SLS (Space Launch System), will launch the spacecraft, Orion. Initially, Orion will orbit the Earth. Then, off to the moon--and it its lunar orbit, Orion will travel further than any previous spacecraft. The mission objectives, as explained on NASA's website: to demonstrate Orion's systems in a spaceflight environment; and to ensure a safe re-entry, descent, splashdown, and recovery prior to Artemis II, which will be the first flight with crew onboard. And further down the (lunar) road Then, in the future, Artemis III will land astronauts on the lunar surface for exploration and habitation of the Moon. NASA will operate both a "base camp" on the lunar surface, and their Gateway orbiting lunar outpost. Even that isn't the ultimate objective of the Artemis program, however. Living and working on the Moon is projected to ultimately help researchers determine what will be needed, for travel to Mars. Matt talked about the final preparations to launch Artemis I, what's involved in planning a mission with so many "firsts", and what comes next! On this edition of Over Coffee®we cover: What's currently happening with final preparations for the launch; The troubleshooting involved to get any launch right (including the successful Saturn V!); Some of the "firsts" involved in the Artemis I flight; A definition of a NASA term which will apply to the mission; What launch day will be like, for Matt!; Matt's role in preparing the technology to navigate the spacecraft; What's involved in determining the trajectory for launching a moon rocket; How the mission, and the program, demonstrate NASA's new vision statement; Some of the ways other countries are collaborating on the Artemis program; A closer look at some of the secondary objectives the cubesats aboard the SLS may accomplish; The timeline of the launch and Orion's journey; How the Artemis I mission will set the stage for the Artemis II flight; What Matt and the NASA team are currently working on for the missions to follow Artemis I; The future missions planned to travel back and forth to the Moon and what will be needed to make them successful; How Matt's background led him to excel in space logistics; Where to watch the launch, get educator resources, and follow NASA on their social media; The consideration of lunar dust with an orbiting spacecraft; What Matt has learned about himself, as both a science researcher and a maker, from working at NASA. NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket has a targeted launch date of than August 29, 2022, 8:33 am, Eastern Daylight time. (Or 5:33 am to us Californians!) Alternate dates are September 2 and September 5. Watch NASA's pre-launch programming, the week prior to launch, and the launch itself, on NASA TV! Meanwhile, if you're an educator, homeschooling parent, citizen scientist or a complete NASA fan like we are, here's the link to NASA's STEM resources! And a registration link, if you'd like to receive their free Artemis I "STEM Learning Pathway" or if you'll be hosting a launch party or other virtual event on August 29th!

Assistant Professor Naoya Ozaki on Space Mission Design, Engineering, DESTINY+ and the Comet Interceptor, Working at Three Space Exploration Agencies, Language Acquisition, Being a New Parent, Asteroids, Flyby Missions and more!Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Homepage: https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/Research Paper ( Asteroid Flyby Cycler Trajectory Design Using Deep Neural Networks ): https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/abs/10.2514/1.G006487?journalCode=jgcd (Paper Summary: https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/home/research-portal/en/gateway/2022/0721/ )Tantantansa Music Video (Radwimps Parody): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG9XASEAVREPython Jupyter Notebook: https://jupyter.org/JAXA Academy: https://edu.jaxa.jp/contents/english/academy/index.html

Scot Lindemann has seen a thing or two when it comes to robotics. The guy has over 30 years of engineering and leadership in this space, from his long tenure with JR Automation to where he is now as the CEO of Mission Design and Automation, a Western Michigan-based robotics integrator and automation company. It's only appropriate that he take us through the world of robotics, "then and now," in today's episode. Today, Scot shares his story and what it was like formally entering the field of robotics back in the 80s. We discuss how he's seen technology and the industry evolve, and some of the things that he feels are still the same. We talk about how automation impacts more than just the bottom line of the balance sheet and how small- and mid-sized players can leverage the power of automation today. Finally, we wrap up with some of Scot's tips for attending trade shows. Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com (ManufacturingHappyHour.com) for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

Too often, we're having the wrong conversation about automation ROI. In a time when simply finding labor is the biggest challenge many manufacturers face, the ROI conversation around automation is now about much more than replacing labor costs. So says today's guest, Scot Lindemann, CEO at Mission Design & Automation, who joins the show to explain how to make the conversation around automation a more fruitful one for everybody. Join us as we discuss: - The unseen returns of automation - Why automation is a journey of continuous improvement, not a destination - Scot's take on labor on the current state of labor in manufacturing  Subscribe to The Manufacturing Executive on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Manufacturing Executive in your favorite podcast player.

Mary-Kate Smith holds a Bachelors and a Masters in Aerospace Engineering from Mississippi State University. She specializes in Mission Design and Digital Engineering. She has worked in NASA Mission Control supporting the astronauts on the International Space Station, developed digital engineering structures for drones, and has climbed around Navy submarines supporting Mission operations for Trident Missiles at Lockheed Martin. Currently she works at Emergent Space Technologies as an aerospace engineer continuing her digital engineering work. She is passionate about STEM outreach and has recently started a YouTube series called TheRocketeerLady, where she tells stories of her experience as a woman in industry. A subset of the series is The DeltaV podcast used to amplify women and other minority voices in STEM.You can find MK at TheRocketeerLady-  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRocketeerLady & her Podcast DeltaV on Spotify and GoogleInstagram: @RocketeerladyIf you know any women in the STEM field or you yourself would like to be part of this project, please send an email to mindyourstem@gmail.com.Instagram: @mindyourstemFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindyourSTEM

Robots have been around since Mamie Eisenhower presided over the White House. But recent advancements in robotics have helped bring automated workers out of big automotive companies and into mainstream manufacturing. Are the robots coming for your team's jobs? How should manufacturers determine whether or not to add a robot? In this episode, Ryan Lillibridge, director of business development at Mission Design & Automation, discusses the impact of robotics in the manufacturing sector. Here's what Ryan and I talked about: The biggest changes happening in robotics How to evaluate when adding a robot makes sense Are robots an opportunity or a threat? To ensure that you never miss an episode of The Manufacturing Executive, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for The Manufacturing Executive in your favorite podcast player.

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Welcome to The Postgame, our spoiler filled series where we deep dive into with a selected game of our choosing. This includes discussions about the ending, plot twists, and overall thoughts of the game. In this exciting episode, Pete is joined by Paul as they they take the skies and discuss all the anime melodrama of being in an ace pilot in 'Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.' Topics Covered: 00:02:35 - Personal Ace Combat History 00:08:26 - History Lore Prior to Ace Combat 7 00:20:37 - Main Story Discussion 01:06:36 - Overall thoughts about Story 01:13:22 - Mobius One and VR Mode 01:16:02 - Favorite Characters 01:21:39 - Gameplay Mechanics 01:27:19 - Mission Design and Favorites 01:40:43 - AC7 Soundtrack Email us at: email@saveourprogress.com Follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/SaveOurProgress Or follow the hosts on twitter at: Craig - twitter.com/SearosCanoel Paul - twitter.com/pomorales Pete - twitter.com/EspadaPete Zac - twitter.com/AronZacField Produced by Zachary Field Podcast Artwork by Natalie Fang Dai Opening Theme Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown "Lighthouse" by Keiki Kobayashi Ending Theme: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown "IUN Debriefing" by Keiki Kobayashi

This panel discussion on VR/AR for Mission Design and Ops was part of the Virtual and Augmented Reality for Space Science and Exploration symposium at the Keck Institute for Space Studies on January 30, 2018. The panes features Scott Davidoff, Emine Basak Alper Ramaswamy, Parker Abercrombie, Joel W. Burdick, and Charles White.

In Episode 110 of The Independent Characters we talk about the process of building missions in Warhammer 40k. Whether you want to create (or leverage!) the ultimate 40k Tournament Missions, or make a really exciting and fun narrative mission for your event or friends, this is the episode you want to listen to We enlist aid from some of the best in the tournament scene at the moment to delve into their different (but somewhat similar) philosophies on mission design and what makes for a balanced experience. Reece Robbins (of The Las Vegas Open and Frontline Gaming) and Mike Brandt (of the NOVA Open and NOVA Open Charitable Foundatin) both join us to give us some insight into how the missions for their respective events were developed. As usual we have our Hobby Progress and games played, which is quite extensive as we participated in a few events over this period of time! That's not enough you say!? Ok then - how about we throw in a long interview with none other than Black Library author, and probably secret Chaos agent, Aaron Dembski-Bowden for good measure!? This is an amazing interview with insight into many things Black Library and his latest novel The Talon of Horus (on sale now!) without any spoilers.   Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and host introduction 0:07:45 - Workbench and Games Played 0:33:45 - Developing Missions in Warhammer 40k 1:27:35 - Interview with Reece Robbins (Las Vegas Open) 1:45:00 - Interview with Mike Brandt (NOVA Open) 2:11:35 - Interview with Aaron Dembski-Bowden 2:46:20 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing   Relevant Links: KR Multicase - SPONSOR Secret Weapon Miniatures! - SPONSOR Smells Like Wargaming - SPONSOR Spruehammer - SPONSOR Wargamma - SPONSOR 2014 Hobby Progress Challenge Forge World Games Workshop The Black Library The Talon of Horus by Aaron Dembski-Bowden The Las Vegas Open The Las Vegas Open Missions The NOVA Open The NOVA Open Mission Pack (PDF)  

In Episode 110 of The Independent Characters we talk about the process of building missions in Warhammer 40k. Whether you want to create (or leverage!) the ultimate 40k Tournament Missions, or make a really exciting and fun narrative mission for your event or friends, this is the episode you want to listen to We enlist aid from some of the best in the tournament scene at the moment to delve into their different (but somewhat similar) philosophies on mission design and what makes for a balanced experience. Reece Robbins (of The Las Vegas Open and Frontline Gaming) and Mike Brandt (of the NOVA Open and NOVA Open Charitable Foundatin) both join us to give us some insight into how the missions for their respective events were developed. As usual we have our Hobby Progress and games played, which is quite extensive as we participated in a few events over this period of time! That's not enough you say!? Ok then - how about we throw in a long interview with none other than Black Library author, and probably secret Chaos agent, Aaron Dembski-Bowden for good measure!? This is an amazing interview with insight into many things Black Library and his latest novel The Talon of Horus (on sale now!) without any spoilers.   Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Show Intro and host introduction 0:07:45 - Workbench and Games Played 0:33:45 - Developing Missions in Warhammer 40k 1:27:35 - Interview with Reece Robbins (Las Vegas Open) 1:45:00 - Interview with Mike Brandt (NOVA Open) 2:11:35 - Interview with Aaron Dembski-Bowden 2:46:20 - Final Thoughts and Show Closing   Relevant Links: KR Multicase - SPONSOR Secret Weapon Miniatures! - SPONSOR Smells Like Wargaming - SPONSOR Spruehammer - SPONSOR Wargamma - SPONSOR 2014 Hobby Progress Challenge Forge World Games Workshop The Black Library The Talon of Horus by Aaron Dembski-Bowden The Las Vegas Open The Las Vegas Open Missions The NOVA Open The NOVA Open Mission Pack (PDF)  

Launch your students into developing space and science vocabulary and concepts as they follow current events of The Curiosity Rover landing on Mars AND design, build, and launch their very own rubber band powered rovers. Mission: Design and construct a rubber band powered rover with lander that will carry a raw egg as a payload and does not weigh more than 300 grams. It must be launched from 5 meters high, land safely without damage to the payload, and automatically engage rubber band powered wheels to move forward 3 – 5 meters. Mission: Design and construct a rubber band powered rover with lander that will carry a raw egg as a payload and does not weigh more than 300 grams. It must be launched from 5 meters high, land safely without damage to the payload, and automatically engage rubber band powered wheels to move forward 3 – 5 meters. Through this project based lesson students engage higher level skills incorporating the scientific method with research, engineering, writing, math, vocabulary, and team work to successfully complete their mission.

Launch your students into developing space and science vocabulary and concepts as they follow current events of The Curiosity Rover landing on Mars AND design, build, and launch their very own rubber band powered rovers. Mission: Design and construct a rubber band powered rover with lander that will carry a raw egg as a payload and does not weigh more than 300 grams. It must be launched from 5 meters high, land safely without damage to the payload, and automatically engage rubber band powered wheels to move forward 3 – 5 meters. Mission: Design and construct a rubber band powered rover with lander that will carry a raw egg as a payload and does not weigh more than 300 grams. It must be launched from 5 meters high, land safely without damage to the payload, and automatically engage rubber band powered wheels to move forward 3 – 5 meters. Through this project based lesson students engage higher level skills incorporating the scientific method with research, engineering, writing, math, vocabulary, and team work to successfully complete their mission.

Launch your students into developing space and science vocabulary and concepts as they follow current events of The Curiosity Rover landing on Mars AND design, build, and launch their very own rubber band powered rovers. Mission: Design and construct a rubber band powered rover with lander that will carry a raw egg as a payload and does not weigh more than 300 grams. It must be launched from 5 meters high, land safely without damage to the payload, and automatically engage rubber band powered wheels to move forward 3 – 5 meters. Mission: Design and construct a rubber band powered rover with lander that will carry a raw egg as a payload and does not weigh more than 300 grams. It must be launched from 5 meters high, land safely without damage to the payload, and automatically engage rubber band powered wheels to move forward 3 – 5 meters. Through this project based lesson students engage higher level skills incorporating the scientific method with research, engineering, writing, math, vocabulary, and team work to successfully complete their mission.

Hosted by Eric McClintock, Danton Berube, Brendan Farmer, and Mark Stewart. Listen Here: Download Here FSBreak Announces World Exclusive on Orbx's new FTX Pacific Northwest Scenery That's right, as Danton alluded to on the forum. We're happy to announce that the folks over at Orbx Simulations has graciously allowed us to have access to exclusive media copies of their newest FTX Pacific Northwest Blue scenery. We will be previewing it over the coming weeks! But for the time being, enjoy these screen shots and video from their product page: Win a free copy of FTX PNW once it is released... That's right! You have the change of winning One of Two free copies of FTX's PNW Scenery on DVD once it is released! Just visit our forum, in and in the FSBreak forum tell us in 25 words or less... "I love flying in the Pacific Northwest because..." And that is it! Whoever comes up with the best and most creative reason will be picked to win a copy! A2A Simulation's Piper J-3 Cub with Accusim Review Listen to this week's episode for a full review, including an in cockpit recording! Check back shortly for the entire written review! Videos:   Want to learn more about the Piper Cub? Check out the website here.   Danton & Steve's $100 AUD Hamburger Sorry for the delay everyone, you can find the PDF download for the $100 Hamburger Flight HERE. Steve was even nice enough to put together an audio clip explaining the flight, you can listen below, or download here. Be sure to share your shots in the forum, here are some of Stevo's shots from X-Plane! Mission Design Contest Winners A HUGE thanks to everyone who entered our mission design contest! Everyone did a great job and we got a lot of creative ideas. Unfortunately we had to pick only two winners, and they are... Faris Hassan, and his Tuscan Night mission for First place. And Kev Middleton and his Twister Mission for a close second. Great job everyone! First place gets to choose two items from the Aerosoft online store, and second place gets to choose one item from the Aerosoft online store. We're also submitting both mission ideas to Thorsten Reichert, who has created plenty of mission packs such as African Airstrip Adventures, for FSX for consideration for actually programming the missions. We decided to share all of the entries we have received because many are great ideas for flights as they are, and would make great starting points for some $100 Hamburger Flights! You can view them all here, they are all in PDF format for easy printing: First Place: Tuscan Night from Faris Hassan Second Place: Twister Mission from Kev Middleton    Mission 90210 From Dave AU Air Taxi Service from Steve Berlin Airlift from John Canada Olympics from Maxwell Gaudet Cascade Mountain Adventures from Luke Corporate Pilot Mission from Bman D.B. Cooper Flight from John EAA Airventure Arrival from John The Flying Anglers from Bman Hayward Air Rally from Tory Schulz Labor Day Flight from John "The Living Airport" from Bert Daanje Mountain Air Hamburger Fly-In from Tory Schulz Wildfire Adventure from Tory Schilz "How do I get myself into these things" from Naveen The X-Game Pilot from Bman Thank you to everyone who entered! Recommendations Mark: Snow Dog Tours FSX Scenery--Snow Dog Tours v2.0. Includes 147 airports and seaplane bases in Alaska (AK). Includes Glacier Bay National Park. Eric: Gazelle.com - Sell, Donate, or Recycle old electronics without having to deal with the hassle of listing them on an auction website. Brenden: VATSIM Chart Finter  

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