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Westwind (film)
Westwind may refer to: Transportation * IAI Westwind, a business jet * Westwind, a call sign for West Wind Aviation, an aviation company based in Saskatoon, Canada * Westwind (Honduran presidential plane), an IAI Westwind used as the Honduras Presidential Plane * Westwind 24, a 24 foot sailboat built by Paceship Yachts in Canada * USCGC ''Westwind'' (WAGB-281), a decommissioned ice breaker that served the United States Coast Guard Media and music * Westwind (band), a French post-industrial band * ''Westwind'' (film), a 2011 German comedy film * ''Westwind'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Ian Rankin * ''Westwind'' (TV series), broadcast on NBC in the mid-1970s * '' Westwind: Djalu's Legacy'', film about Djalu Gurruwiwi **Bärra West Wind, band led by two of Djalu's sons. Other uses * Westwind Drift, or the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, an ocean current * WestWind Energy, a wind farm development company * YWCA Camp Westwind Camp Westwind is a summer camp on the Oregon C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IAI Westwind
The IAI Westwind is a business jet initially produced by Aero Commander as the 1121 Jet Commander. Powered by twin GE CJ610 turbojets, it first flew on January 27, 1963, and received its type certification on November 4, 1964, before the first delivery. The program was bought by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) in 1968, which stretched it slightly into the 1123 Westwind, and then re-engined it with Garrett TFE731 turbofans into the 1124 Westwind. The MTOW aircraft can carry up to 8 or 10 passengers, and 442 were produced until 1987. Development Aero Commander The Westwind was originally designed in the United States by Aero Commander as a development of its twin-propeller namesake aircraft, first flying on January 27, 1963, as the Aero Commander 1121 Jet Commander. After successful testing, the aircraft was put into series production with deliveries to customers beginning in early 1965. After initial testing of the prototype, it was modified to production standard wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Wind Aviation
West Wind Aviation Limited Partnership was a Saskatchewan based airline. Destinations Under its ExpressAir banner, West Wind formerly offered scheduled service between Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Service in northern Saskatchewan and Nunavut were provided under the Pronto Airways banner. In 2015 West Wind Aviation absorbed Osprey Wings which was established in 1979. Its main commercial rival was Prince Albert-based Transwest Air which became a subsidiary of West Wind Aviation July 1, 2016, and all scheduled flights are operated by Transwest. In January 2021, it was announced West Wind Aviation will be merged with Transwest Air and renamed ''Rise Air''. Fleet As of February 2020, West Wind Aviation had the following aircraft registered with Transport Canada. In addition the Transport Canada site lists a Cessna 414 and three Cessna 401s (one Cessna 401 and two Cessna 401B) with cancelled certificates. Aviation services West Wind operates fixed-base ope ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwind (Honduran Presidential Plane)
The latest Honduran presidential aircraft were an Embraer Legacy 600 jet, donated by the Taiwanese Government; and a Bell 412 helicopter. History Since its first purchase of an IAI 1123 Westwind in 1976, the HAF Westwinds have transported the most senior government officials, both civilian and military, to many countries. The airplanes have had 3 color schemes in its history (all white in the 70s, White and Blue in the 80s, and Silver and Blue Metallic currently). The first Westwind was a 1123 model, which was later replaced by an IAI 1124 Westwind. In the mid-70's, the Honduras government bought a package of aircraft from Israel, the first lot of 12 Dassault Super Mystères, and 2 IAI Aravas plus an IAI 1123, which had operating limitations flying out of Toncontin International Airport (TGU), on the nation's capital, Tegucigalpa, to foreign destinations such as Washington, DC, due to lack of fuel capacity. The later IAI 1124 model, acquired in the 1980s, had enhanced performanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwind 24
The Westwind 24, also called the Paceship P 24, is a Canadian trailerable sailboat that was designed by Ted Hood as a cruiser and first built in 1966.Henkel, Steve: ''The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats'', page 302. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. Production The design was built by Paceship Yachts in Canada, starting in 1966, but it is now out of production. Design The Westwind 24 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig; a spooned, raked stem; a raised counter, reverse transom, an internally mounted spade-type rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed, rounded long keel with a retractable centreboard. It displaces and carries of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of with the centreboard extended and with it retracted, allowing operation in shallow water or ground transportation on a trailer. The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and manoeuvring. The motor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USCGC Westwind (WAGB-281)
USCGC ''Westwind'' (WAGB-281) was a that served in the United States Coast Guard as USCGC ''Westwind'' (WAG-281), the Soviet Navy as the ''Severni Polius'', and again in the U.S. Coast Guard as USCGC ''Westwind'' (WAGB-281). Construction ''Westwind'' was one of the icebreakers designed by Lieutenant commander Edward Thiele and Gibbs & Cox of New York, who modeled them after plans for European icebreakers he obtained before the start of World War II. She was the fourth of seven completed ships of the Wind class of icebreakers operated by the United States Coast Guard. Her keel was laid on 24 March 1942 at Western Pipe and Steel Company shipyards in San Pedro. She was launched on 31 March 1943 and commissioned on 18 September 1944.Silverstone, Paul H.(1965): ''U.S. Warships of World War II''. Doubleday and Company, pg. 378 Wind-class icebreakers had hulls of unprecedented strength and structural integrity, with a relatively short length in proportion to the great power developed, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwind (band)
Westwind is a musical project from the French post-industrial scene, created by Kris G. (pseudonym of Christophe Gales). It mixes influences from musics such as Martial industrial, Post-industrial, Dark ambient, Neofolk and Neoclassical music. Westwind started in 1999 by releasing self-produced and handmade CD-R's on its own label Black Sun Rising, which was dissolved in 2002. In 2003 Kris G. created the new label Steelwork Maschine together with Serge Usson of the bands Neon Rain and Storm Of Capricorn. Discography Albums *''Ravage'' (2010) *''Tourmente II'' (2004) *''Tourmente I'' (2004) *''Le Vent Divin'' (2003) *''The Bunker'' (2002) *''Der Angriff'' (2000) *''Harvests of Steel'' (1999) *''Everyone can be...'' (1999) Compilations *''...Where Tattered Clouds Are Stranding'' (The Eastern Front 2008) *''63 Days'' (Fluttering Dragon 2006) *''Letters From The Front'' (The Eastern Front 2005) *''Songs From The Bunker'' (Bunkier Productions 2004) *''Ombres Et Lumières'' (Divi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwind (film)
Westwind may refer to: Transportation * IAI Westwind, a business jet * Westwind, a call sign for West Wind Aviation, an aviation company based in Saskatoon, Canada * Westwind (Honduran presidential plane), an IAI Westwind used as the Honduras Presidential Plane * Westwind 24, a 24 foot sailboat built by Paceship Yachts in Canada * USCGC ''Westwind'' (WAGB-281), a decommissioned ice breaker that served the United States Coast Guard Media and music * Westwind (band), a French post-industrial band * ''Westwind'' (film), a 2011 German comedy film * ''Westwind'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Ian Rankin * ''Westwind'' (TV series), broadcast on NBC in the mid-1970s * '' Westwind: Djalu's Legacy'', film about Djalu Gurruwiwi **Bärra West Wind, band led by two of Djalu's sons. Other uses * Westwind Drift, or the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, an ocean current * WestWind Energy, a wind farm development company * YWCA Camp Westwind Camp Westwind is a summer camp on the Oregon C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwind (novel)
''Westwind'' is a 1990 novel A novel is a relatively long work of narrative fiction, typically written in prose and published as a book. The present English word for a long work of prose fiction derives from the for "new", "news", or "short story of something new", itsel ... written by Ian Rankin, and is one of the author's earliest works. Plot summary The Zephyr computer system monitors the progress of the United Kingdom's only spy satellite. When this system briefly goes offline, the book's main characters Hepton and Dreyfuss (the sole survivor of a space shuttle crash) have the only key to the enigma that must be solved if both men are to stay alive. Release details *1991, UK, Ulverscroft Large Print Books Ltd; Large Print Ed edition (September 1991) (, ), hardback (First edition) Hardcover: 480 pages The book was reissued, with slight modifications, in November 2019. References Bibliography * 1991 British novels Novels by Ian Rankin Barrie & Jenkins books [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westwind (TV Series)
''Westwind'' is a 1975-1976 young adult television action drama on the NBC Saturday morning line up. The show chronicled the adventures of the Andrews family as they sailed the ocean on their yacht. It ran for one season with a total of 13 episodes produced. Premise The show was named for the twin masted yacht, ''Westwind''. The plot of the show concentrated on a scientist/photographer couple and their two teenage children sailing around the islands of the Pacific, finding danger and adventure. Cast The cast included: *Van Williams as Steve Andrews * Niki Dantine as Kate Andrews *Steve Burns as Tom Andrews *Kimberly Beck as Robin Andrews * Thomas Asinsin as Keoki John Carradine appeared in two episodes as Captain Hooks. Production The show was known for its lush photography on land and underwater by Lamar Borem. Borem was the photographer for the television series '' Flipper''. The show was filmed in Hawaii and its introduction was narrated by voice actor Paul Frees. The show wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djalu Gurruwiwi
Djalu Gurruwiwi, also written Djalu ( – 12 May 2022), was a Yolngu man from Arnhem Land in northern Australia, known worldwide for his skill as a player, maker and spiritual keeper of the yiḏaki (didgeridoo). He was also a respected artist, with works in several galleries. Life Gurruwiwi was born at the mission station on Wirriku Island (also known as Jirgarri), one of the smaller islands in the Wessel Islands group. He has also self-reported being born on Milingimbi Island (also known as Yurruwi, in the Crocodile Islands), with both of these island groups being off Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Australia. His date of birth is uncertain (the missionaries recorded his and two brothers as having the same birthdate – officially 1 January 1930), estimated 1940 or probably earlier. He was given the European name "Willie" at some point, "Wulumbuyku" was another Aboriginal name, and his skin name was Wamut. His father was Monyu Gurruwiwi and his mother Djikulu Yunu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Djalu Gurruwiwi
Djalu Gurruwiwi, also written Djalu ( – 12 May 2022), was a Yolngu man from Arnhem Land in northern Australia, known worldwide for his skill as a player, maker and spiritual keeper of the yiḏaki (didgeridoo). He was also a respected artist, with works in several galleries. Life Gurruwiwi was born at the mission station on Wirriku Island (also known as Jirgarri), one of the smaller islands in the Wessel Islands group. He has also self-reported being born on Milingimbi Island (also known as Yurruwi, in the Crocodile Islands), with both of these island groups being off Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Australia. His date of birth is uncertain (the missionaries recorded his and two brothers as having the same birthdate – officially 1 January 1930), estimated 1940 or probably earlier. He was given the European name "Willie" at some point, "Wulumbuyku" was another Aboriginal name, and his skin name was Wamut. His father was Monyu Gurruwiwi and his mother Djikulu Yunu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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