douglasg@tekigm.UUCP (Douglas R. Gould) (06/09/84)
[Bug Bait.] American Society of Aerospace Pilots(ASAP) For those of you familiar with ASAP, it has recently relocated from Schaumburg, Illinois to Grants Pass, Oregon. The new address is as follows: ASAP Headquarters 946 SE 8th ST Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Phone: (503)476-8210 And here is some background information about ASAP from their brochure for anyone who is interested. ---------------------------------------------------------- ASAP is a not-for-profit organization with membership open to anyone with a desire to be part of the most unique space organization in the world. ASAP was founded in 1981 by a group of professional pilots whose research indicated widespread interest in the utili- zation of space by private enterprise, the professional pilot community, the general public, and decision makers who could influence the future of spaceflight. ASAP was formed as a vehicle to accelerate the evolution of routine space operations, and to keep the American public informed of developments in this area. Membership in ASAP is open to everyone. As a member, you are invited to participate in the worlds only Spaceflight Ground School. The curriculum is based on NASA's Astronaut Candidate Training Program. Membership is divided into five divisions; Pilot Division, Spacecraft Crewmember, Space Station Operations, Spaceline Operations and Youth. ------------------------------------------------------------- So much for the advertisement. The dues for Full members in any division are $50 per year and for Associate members it is $25 per year. The catch is that full members MUST take the ground school. Since the organization is non-profit and receives no government funding, all member services are paid for by the members and the ground school is paid for by those members attending the ground school. I have personally taken the Space Navigation course and have started the Orbital Mechanics Course. So far they are well thought out and very informative. For more information write ASAP or me. The Space Cadet Douglas Gould Rt #2, Box 111 Yamhill, Oregon 97128
douglasg@tekigm.UUCP (Douglas R. Gould) (07/10/84)
[] American Society of Aerospace Pilots (ASAP) I have had a number of requests for more information about ASAP and am posting the replies so more of you can see them. ASAP is a serious training program which does intend to train people to participate in the space effort. The combination of the commercialization of space, the intentions of the US government to turn over regular space operations to the private sector and proper early training for the jobs that will result, will give many people the chance to work in space. But just like NASA and the airlines, more opportunities will be on the ground to support the expanding inflight operations. Of the five membership divisions (Pilot, Spacecraft Crewmember, Space Station Operations, Spaceline Operations & Youth) the Pilot and Spacecraft Crewmember training are aimed at inflight jobs, the other divisions are aimed at both inflight and ground support jobs. The following is the curriculum outline that was published in August 1982. Changes to the curriculum outline have occurred since then, but this should give you a idea of its scope. Course 1 - INTRODUCTION MODULE A. Program Objective B. Learning Methods C. Administration Course 2 - SPACE NAVIGATION MODULE A. Flight Overview B. Kepler's Laws and the Solar System C. Time and the Celestial Sphere D. Earth-Moon System and Plotting the Lunar Path on a Star Chart E. Plotting Spacecraft Path on a Star Chart and Plotting Spacecraft Path on an Earth Map F. Coordinate Systems and Navigational Hardware Course 3 - Orbital Mechanics Module A. The Launch and Orbital Insertion B. Central Force Field Motion C. Perturbed Motion D. Attitude Dynamics E. Powered Flight & Orbital Operations (Ascent) F. Powered Flight & Orbital Operations (On-orbit) G. Powered Flight & Orbital Operations (Tethered- RMS-A) H. Introduction to Navigation, Guidance & Control I. Fundamentals of Orbit Determination J. Basic Probability & Statistics K. State Vector Measurement System (Ground Based) L. State Vector Measurement System (Satellite Systems) M. State Vector Measurement System (Inertial & Air Data Systems) N. Orbital Synthesis Course 4 - SPACECRAFT DESIGN MODULE A. Evolution of Spacecraft Design B. Space Shuttle Vehicle Orientation C. Spacecraft Design & Crew Accommodations D. Crew Station Design E. Crew System Overview Course 5 - TECHNICAL THEORY MODULE A. Aerodynamics B. Computers C. Electronics Course 6 - SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS MODULE A. Structures B. Propulsion C. Hydraulic Power Unit & Mechanical Systems D. Power & Pyrotechnics E. Thermal Protection and Control F. Environmental Control and Life Support G. Active Thermal Control System H. Extra Vehicular Activities Systems Course 7 - AVIONICS/DATA PROCESSING MODULE A. Avionics Overview B. Guidance and Control Hardware C. Communications D. Data Processing, Operational Instrumentation, Power Distribution and Control E. Tracking Techniques F. Data Processing System Operations Course 8 - MISSION PLANNING MODULE A. Ascent, Aerodynamics & Performance B. Entry Aerodynamics & Performance C. Flight Overview D. Flight Planning Process E. Ground Data Links Familiarization F. Ground Turnaround Operations Course 9 - PAYLOADS MODULE A. Payloads Deployment & Retrieval System Familiarization B. Shuttle Payload Carrier Familiarization C. Extra Vehicular Activity Overview ASAP has not been actively promoting membership outside of the USA, however anyone is welcome to join. There are no restrictions that would prevent persons from outside the USA from joining and participating in ASAP activities or training programs. For a membership application, write to: American Society of Aerospace Pilots 946 SE 8th. Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526 Phone: #(503) 476-8210 I have replied to all requests for more information by return network mail, but since I am still learning how this is done, some of you may not have received my replies. Please let me know if you did not get my direct replies. The Space Cadet Douglas Gould Rt #2, Box 111 Yamhill, Oregon 97148 PS- Yamhill is about 35 miles SW of Portland, Oregon.