The eighth edition of the biennial Bangalore air show, Aero India 2011, is upon us. This five day aerospace and aviation business show shall run from 09 to 13 Feb 11 in the aerospace capital of India. Close to 100 aircraft and related systems shall be on display, with 675 exhibitors participating from almost 45 countries (1). The audience shall witness thrilling aerobatic displays by the IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) and Sarang Helicopter display team; along with Czech Republic’s all civilian Flying Bulls Aerobatics team, performing synchronized flying skills with Czech built Zlin 50 LX aircraft (2). In addition, the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) contenders shall thrill the audience by showcasing their aerobatic skills. On the sidelines, a large number of aerospace professionals: designers, manufacturers, operators and academia shall have an opportunity to interact during the seminar on “Aero and Space Technologies, Success through Global Co- operation” (3). Such interactions are to facilitate collaborative R&D and manufacturing activities in this vital industry. Continue reading
The Birds come Flocking – Aero India 2011
From Conviction to Conviction – An Eagle Reborn
This is the story of Captain Norman Lyle Prouse, who showed the moral courage on his conviction for “a common carrier under the influence of drugs or alcohol” to fight for his convictions in his personal battle against alcoholism and a lost job.
This story is narrated here not solely as a personal triumph of Lyle Prouse against alcohol dependence but as his being a beacon of inspiration to those who have the problem of alcoholism and those who misunderstand the disease – “alcohol dependence”. The story hereafter is his personal account, in his own words… Continue reading
Need for Personal Accountability
This is the second part by Lyle Prouse
I want to be clear about a number of things. First, I make no excuses, I accept complete responsibility, and I openly acknowledge that everything that happened to me was fair and appropriate. Period.
None of us would ever recover if we didn’t have consequences to face. The compulsion to drink is powerful and something must be there to help overcome it. Sometimes it’s the loss of family, job, self-respect, or blistering headlines and a prison sentence. We must “reach our bottom,” where ever that may be. And sometimes the bottom is death. Continue reading
How do I know if I’m an alcoholic…??
This is the third part by Lyle Prouse
This is offered for what it’s worth although it’s longer than I intended. I offer it based on decades of studies and research, all of which is available for your objective assessment. You may accept this, reject it, pooh-pooh it, or whatever. It’s what I’ve learned in about 21 years of being sober and working in the field of alcoholism/addiction. It’s also very personal. Continue reading
Recovering…or recovered. Does it make any difference?
This is the fourth part by Lyle Prouse
So…who cares? Each person must find their own level of comfort with this disease in order to accomodate their recovery and achieve – and maintain- their sobriety.
Since alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease I consider myself recovering vs recovered. Chronic means”it never goes away, or it recurs”. And, as I mentioned in another post, it’s called “Alcohol-ISM…not alcohol-WASM.” Continue reading