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| Subject | Date Asked |
| design of wind tunnel | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: sir i,m willing to design and construct a wind tunnel so what are all the basic things needed to ... A: Vinodh I get many questions about wind tunnel design. Like any experimental facility, a wind tunnel ... | |
| Longitudinal stability | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: Sir, I read that the tail plane generally has a negative setting angle and that it produces ... A: Sangeeth - A cambered airfoil will have a nose-up pitching moment relative to the aerodynamic ... | |
| M.S Meronautical Engineering | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: SIR I am doing my BE aeronautical engineering currently and I wish to pursue MS aeronautical in ... A: Abdul - Do a google search on engineering schools U.S. and visit website of any school. For example, ... | |
| about future career to persue | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: am completing my bachelors degree in electrical and electronics engineering from a developing ... A: Klutz - The best major is one that is of most interest to you. I do not know if you have an adequate ... | |
| wind tunnel | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: sir we need information about blower type open circuit wind tunnel for our project we are new to ... A: Ranjith I get many questions about wind tunnel design. Like any experimental facility, a wind tunnel ... | |
| Full deflection Va correction formula | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm a pilot who routinely checks out in different airplanes. Every Pilots Operating Handbook ... A: David - I am not a pilot and am not familiar with Pilot Operating Handbooks. However, from an ... | |
| Wind tunnel design | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I am now trying to develop a wind tunnel. Could you please advise me the basis of assigning the ... A: Yati - Yes, you can use a settling chamber with screens downstream of a blower. But the blower ... | |
| Wind tunnel design | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: I am now trying to develop a wind tunnel. Could you please advise me the basis of assigning the ... A: Yati - You haven't told me what kind of wind tunnel you are designing (open circuit, closed return), ... | |
| higher studies | 12/8/2011 |
| Q: i am a btech mechanical engineer. i will finish ma course in june 2012 and i got placed in l&t ... A: Generally, mechanical engineering students are qualified to take graduate courses in aerospace ... | |
| Gliding flight. | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Air range in glide is defined as h/tan(theta) ; where h is the altitude through which the ... A: The answer to your question is a little involved. In a steady unpowered glide, the forces on an ... | |
| Space Dynamics | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Consider an mass m( say a rocket) being launched from the surface of earth. Initially the ... A: Yes Sangeeth, you are basically correct, but a few things could be stated more clearly. As the ... | |
| Space Dynamics | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Consider an mass m( say a rocket) being launched from the surface of earth. Initially the ... A: Sangeeth In the gravitational two-body problem, the specific orbital energy of the two bodies is ... | |
| Supersonic inlet performance | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in doing a project on the supersonic inlet designs for my final year.I have a ... A: I am not sure what more I can add. Most dissertations include results that show how a technology ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: I reside in Dubai and will be joining Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh for mechanical engineering ... A: A masters degree in the UK is a great idea. Higher education is always a good investment. Aerospace ... | |
| Improvements on existing composite helicopter | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I am researching for my university on how to make further improvements to the AW119Ke helicopter. ... A: I doubt I can think of anything that the designers have not already considered. But one thing does ... | |
| Re:Lifting line | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: Sir, There is a small correction. By "exam" I meant a national level entrance exam ( Like GRE in ... A: You are referring to Glauert's solution for the spanwise distribtion of airloads which can be ... | |
| Re:Lifting line | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Sir, There is a small correction. By "exam" I meant a national level entrance exam ( Like GRE in ... A: OK Sangeeth - Once again you are taking me back to graduate school. If I understand the problem, a ... | |
| Supersonic inlet performance | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in doing a project on the supersonic inlet designs for my final year.I have a ... A: AshokRaja - Supersonic inlet design has been studied for many years. The primary objective is to ... | |
| AIAA | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Sir, You are the fellow of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Could you please ... A: Saurav The AIAA membership levels including Fellow are described here: ... | |
| Contraction duct | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: In my university I'll design a contraction of a skydiving( closed tunnel with subsonic range), so I ... A: Vinicius You can find a discussion and guidelines for wind tunnel circuit design including ... | |
| UAV | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I want to know,is the design of a UAV is the same as any aircraft model. S= ... A: Aircraft engineers have many tools to help them do their job. Typically, they might have a panel ... | |
| Quiet birds | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: What is the quietest flying bird ? A: The owl is the quietest flying bird thanks to a special wing/feather structure. During glide it is ... | |
| UAV | 10/30/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I want to know,is the design of a UAV is the same as any aircraft model. S= ... A: Saurav - Your equation for wing area is correct, but only for one flight condition. The value of Cl ... | |
| Compressors | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am really stuck with these doubts. Kindly sort them out: 1.What is the dependency ( or ... A: Sangeeth - You are taking me back to graduate school. Enthalpy is a state property of a fluid: h = ... | |
| aeronautics | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: does aeronautics have any relationship with formula1 racing? A: Yes - All race cars have drag and must be designed to minimize that force. There is drag on the ... | |
| Final Year projects. | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I am soon entering into my final year of my polytechnic course of study. I am currently studying ... A: Caroline - I have not seen a book on this subject, but if you do a google search on 'aircraft with ... | |
| Impulse turbines | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I read in Gas turbine engines by Farookhi that "Relative inlet angle to rotor B2 and Relative ... A: Without seeing the book I can't be sure. But we know that an impulse turbine such as a Pelton wheel ... | |
| Final Year projects. | 10/23/2011 |
| Q: I am soon entering into my final year of my polytechnic course of study. I am currently studying ... A: Caroline - They all sound like interesting projects to me. VTOL is difficult to design because of ... | |
| Rotor blades | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: Sir, In turbo machinery, what exactly is the origin of the torque on rotor blades and torque on ... A: 1. I don't understand statement one. Once a blade moves there is relative motion between the blade ... | |
| Rotor blades | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: Sir, In turbo machinery, what exactly is the origin of the torque on rotor blades and torque on ... A: Yes Sangeeth, that is pretty close. I like your analysis of shaft power and energy transfer to the ... | |
| Rotor blades | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: Sir, In turbo machinery, what exactly is the origin of the torque on rotor blades and torque on ... A: Sangeeth The primary torque of interest in turbomachinery is the torque of the drive shaft, which is ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Graduation Project | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I am doing BSc. in Aeronautical Engineering in Emirates Aviation College, Dubai. I've got my ... A: Masimuddin There is no single answer to your question because wind tunnel contraction ratio depends ... | |
| Requirements for my Masters in US | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I am Ashish Jayandar,am undergoing my B.E Aeronautical at present.I wish to pursue my M.S in the ... A: Ashish Each university has unique requirements. Check school websites such as U. of Washington - ... | |
| Parasite drag | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Sir, Profile drag contains form drag and skin friction drag. Profile drag increases with velocity ( ... A: Sangeeth In a plot of drag versus airspeed, the initial part of the curve will descend to a minimum ... | |
| low speed subsonic open wind tunnel | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: sir want to know about the low speed subsonic open circuit wind tunnel.i want to know how to design ... A: Abdul You can find a discussion and guidelines for wind tunnel circuit design including contractions ... | |
| Finite wing | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Sir, What will be the variation of sectional lift coefficient (cl)along the span, of an Finite ... A: Sangeeth An elliptically loaded wing, which should not be confused with an elliptically shaped wing ... | |
| hinge moment parameters | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I am a student of aeronautical engineering in Argentina. My question is how to measure in the wind ... A: Sebastian Chdelta is the change of hinge moment with flap angle. Chalpha is the change of hinge ... | |
| Jet Fighter Planes | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Even though I like to call them Jet Fighters, why has this phrase been reversed to Fighter Jets?, ... A: I call them jet fighters. Originally, a fighter was the term for a type of aircraft, and we had ... | |
| Stall of a wing | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Sir, When separation occurs under an adverse pressure gradient on an airfoil, eddies are formed ... A: Sangeeth Pressures in a separated flow region can be strong, but they are unsteady, cause drag to ... | |
| Potential flow | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Sir, D Alembert's paradox predicts zero drag because of the symmetrical pressure distribution ... A: Sangeeth Form drag is the term often given to friction plus pressure drag. Real bodies in flow have ... | |
| Potential flow | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: Sir, D Alembert's paradox predicts zero drag because of the symmetrical pressure distribution ... A: Potential flow theory allows us to compute the flow about arbitrary bodies by superimposing ... | |
| electrical-aero | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: Sir,I am doing my b.tech(electical and electronics engineering)..I have heard that the electrical ... A: Yes, aero students study diverse subjects such as stress and strain of mechanical systems and ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: Sir, The constant in Bernoulli equation has only one value for the entire flow field in case of ... A: Sangeeth Good question. Imagine a wing flying at uniform speed with a coordinate system attached to ... | |
| Electric Airliner | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: The idea of an electric aircraft is a fascinating one. I want to do some study and basic research on ... A: The best way to publish your research results is to submit a paper to a scientific journal such as ... | |
| Pltw Project | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: Lucas I'm a Junior in high school and i have to do an interview for PLTW project i don't really have ... A: Lucas I get many questions like this so I have a standard reply that may not answer your questions ... | |
| scope in Aeronautical Engineering | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: i want to ask what are the scope in Aeronautical Engineering. what kind of job can i get after doing ... A: Google Boeing or any aerospace company and visit the jobs available section to see the type of jobs ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Soderman, It is Ryan again. I am still doing my project and I have another question. Are there ... A: I don't keep track of job openings any more, but when I visit the Boeing website I see that there ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Soderman, My name is Ryan. I'm a sophomore in high school and I am doing a project on ... A: Aeronautical Engineers usually work in research, testing and development of aerospace products such ... | |
| job opportunity for women aerospace engineers | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I am Tasnia from Bangladesh.I'm a high school going girl and thinking of studying in aerospace ... A: I'm not sure about Canada, but in the U.S., women are readily employed in the aerospace industry. ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: From Vidhyasagar Thanks very much. My questions in your explanation dated 7/9/11. 1. Your ... A: Ah Vidhyasagar - where to begin. You have some strange ideas. You state: "Pressure is a ... | |
| About NASA | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am UDAY KIRAN.I stay at Hyderabad, India.I have a dream of working in good position in ... A: Working for NASA is a worthy goal, but the reality is that NASA only hires American citizens so ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: From Vidhyasagar Thanks very much. My questions in your explanation dated 7/9/11. 1. Your ... A: Vidhyasagar I think you are getting confused by the word 'collide'. In kinematics, we often say ... | |
| aeronautical engineering subject requirements. | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: i am about to start my A-levels here in kenya and i really want to do aeronautical engineering. the ... A: Yes, the core subjects for engineering are math and physics. Chemistry would be very helpful, as ... | |
| Structural Mechanics-Aerospace Engineering | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: A steel rod of length 0.8 m has a diameter 25mm for 0.2m of its length and 50mm for the rest. What ... A: James It has been a long time since I worked a problem like this. I assume you calculate the ... | |
| Requirements to study Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I would like to query you about the requirement or qualifications needed to study Aeronautical or ... A: Ankit I would not be discouraged by a B in chemistry. But I am not a university admissions officer. ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: From Vidhyasagar Thanks very much. My questions in your explanation dated 7/9/11. 1. Your ... A: Vidhyasagar - Another epic question. Don't you have any short questions ? 1. Flow must interact ... | |
| Query | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Sir, can I rely on my enthusiasm to be an aeronautical engg? So far i have good scores in my high ... A: I think aeronautical engineering is a great profession. To succeed you need to take all the math ... | |
| MS in Aeronautical Engineering | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: I am currently doing my BS in Aeronautical Engineering at India (final semester). I am interested ... A: Sorry, I don't know schools in the Middle East. Here is a subset of good schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| Orientation of wings and tail on an aeroplane | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: For my assignment i was as this question. In a high wing STOL aeroplane, explain why the wing has a ... A: Derrick - I assume that the positive wing angle was chosen so that in cruise the wing would provide ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: This is Vidhyasagar disturbing you for the last time, Please excuse me. Your reply is in ... A: OK Vidhyasagar - this is getting a little repetitive, but perhaps I can use some better words to ... | |
| pressure/temp/volume | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can help I have a sealed stainless pipe of volume 0,001 cubic metres filled with petrol at ... A: Steve - No, you are correct. The gas laws do not apply to liquids. But a liquid trapped in a ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: 1. Yes, NSSL is inaccurate but only quantitatively i.e the force the fluid applies is not as given ... A: Vidhyasagr - Your questions are getting longer and longer. I wish you would take a course in ... | |
| Artificial Gravity Vacuum | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to create 1G gravity in a airlock cab with vacuum vented through the floor? example. ... A: Gravity is directional. Air pressure on a body is omnidirectional. Therefore, reducing the ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: 1. Yes, NSSL is inaccurate but only quantitatively i.e the force the fluid applies is not as given ... A: Vidhyasagar - It does not matter in science if one person or a million people believe in a law or ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: This is Vidhyasagar again. Kindly bear with me and you may consider this as my last attempt to ... A: Vidhyasagar - there may be a coherent question in there somewhere, but I can't find it. Your new ... | |
| turn rate.. | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: i have question regarding to turn rate and radius. in my research, the equations for level turn ... A: Jay - Your equation for w looks odd to me. My book (Perkins and Hage: Aircraft Performance ... | |
| moment | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: A glider that is 70 degree from horizontal fall at free fall vertically.While falling,the angle does ... A: Yes, a simple glider will have a center of gravity aft of the aerodynamic center of the wing and ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: This is Vidhyasagar again. Kindly bear with me and you may consider this as my last attempt to ... A: OK Vidhyasagar - If I understand correctly, you are saying that for the case of a moving stream ... | |
| Aerodynamics | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: This is Vidhyasagar again. Kindly bear with me and you may consider this as my last attempt to ... A: Vidhyasagar 1. With a coordinate system fixed to the airfoil the velocity at any point in the field ... | |
| Atypical InFlow Thermodynamic Technology Submission - Gearturbine Project | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: What do you think, about this Gearturbine project, its viable? Information about; GEARTURBINE ... A: I don't know. I don't speak Spanish so I couldn't understand the video. Generally, a new propulsion ... | |
| Fluid flow and aeronautics | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: 1. The free stream becomes faster at the venturi of the duct. A free stream becomes faster over both ... A: Vidhyasagar - I am not sure I can clear up your confusion without going through the fundamentals of ... | |
| Fluid flow and aeronautics | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: 1. The free stream becomes faster at the venturi of the duct. A free stream becomes faster over both ... A: OK Vidhyasagar - I am starting to understand your questions. And you are correct, all fluid motions ... | |
| stall | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Good day Sir, I use a plane shape glider.I throw the plane at an angle of 30 degree from ... A: Without seeing your experiment, I can't be sure of the velocity history. But it sounds like during ... | |
| stall | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: Sir, When a plane is at stall.It no longer generate lift.At that state is there any force on that ... A: The aircraft velocity vector is in the direction of the flight path. In horizontal flight, that ... | |
| stall | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Sir, When a plane is at stall.It no longer generate lift.At that state is there any force on that ... A: In stall, the aircraft will still have forward momentum but will enter a steeper and steeper descent ... | |
| stall | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Sir, When a plane is at stall.It no longer generate lift.At that state is there any force on that ... A: When an airplane in horizontal flight stalls, the wing lift is reduced to a value less than the ... | |
| Fluid flow and aeronautics | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: 1. The free stream becomes faster at the venturi of the duct. A free stream becomes faster over both ... A: This sounds like a homework problem, which I don't generally do anymore. But I can give you some ... | |
| aeronautical engineering and aircraft engineering | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: i am a student and i have just graduated so if you could tell me the differences between aircraft ... A: I have never heard the term aircraft engineering, so I can't help you exactly. It sounds like a ... | |
| The A-Team Movie | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: "As seen in the movie, can a parachute suspended tank, wherein the A-Team escape from an exploding ... A: I have never seen this movie, but based on your description there are a few technical problems. ... | |
| Squirrel-cage design | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: im not an aerodynamic expert. but i want to design a squirrel-cage type blower wheel but i dont know ... A: Damian - To design a fan or blower for an application we first have to estimate the system ... | |
| Sonic boom | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I know what is sonic boom and how does it occur but,my question is why does it occurs only above the ... A: Imagine a body flying right to left. Now fix a coordinate system to the body and picture the flow ... | |
| Axial fan blade | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: What is the most efficient blade design for a Vane Axial fan? A: The short answer is one with the highest lift to drag ratio. The long answer requires a fan design ... | |
| A few quick questions for a school interview | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: What are the positives aspects of this job? What are the downsides or negatives in this job? Is ... A: !. Solving challenging technical problems with dedicated, intelligent people. 2. Dealing with the ... | |
| Aerospace jobs and non-U.S citizens | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm a junior at the University of Minnesota studying Aerospace eng. My question is where do you ... A: Karim You are right - aerospace jobs are often slanted toward U.S. citizens for clearance reasons. ... | |
| Reynolds Numbers | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Paul, How are you doing today? I have actually two questions for you. First, a little background. ... A: Dave Technically, Reynolds number is a dimensionless parameter that is the ratio of the intertia ... | |
| questions | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: My name is Jaya and I am a grade 10 student in Australia and am currently interested in aeronautical ... A: Jaya I get many questions like this so I have a standard reply that may not answer your questions in ... | |
| studies | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I am a foreigner.I live in Pakistan,Rawalpindi .I am a 11th grade student i am a science student.I ... A: When I was in school all engineering students took the same classes the first two years. The third ... | |
| aeronautical | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: what we can study in aeronautical engineering A: Fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, dynamics, structural analysis, thermodynamics, chemistry, propulsion, ... | |
| Aerospace Engineering Interview | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I need to do this for a research project for my high school; your help is my only hope, thank you. ... A: Cesar I get many questions like this so I have a standard reply that may not answer your questions ... | |
| Eligibilty | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I am currently pursuing a bachelors degree in EEE(electrical and electronics engineering) from ... A: MATLAB was a very popular technology when I was at NASA. But computer science is such a wide-open, ... | |
| ms in aerospace engineering | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: if I do undergraduate in mechanical engineering from india,will i be able to pursue MS in aerospace ... A: Rohit It is not for me to say if a school will accept a student. You need to contact them and fill ... | |
| blackhawk stealth helicopters | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: In light of the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, how does one carry out a surprise attack using ... A: You are right Eleanor, helicopters are noisy and cannot be muffled. But the Blackhawk flies pretty ... | |
| Interview questions | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I am a high schooler and i need to interview an engineer and i was wondering if you could answer ... A: Steve I get many questions like this so I have a standard reply that may not answer your questions ... | |
| about aero engg | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: i want to know sir that is their any scope in aeronautical engineering in ... A: Aeronautical engineering is a vibrant profession in many countries with aerospace industries. ... | |
| Low pressure in wakes | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: When an adverse pressure gradient results in flow separation and formation of a wake region, the ... A: Vishaal You raise a good question. When you speak of the pressure in the wake I assume you are ... | |
| Contour graph.. | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering how a contour graph of Specific excess power on axes of velocity and height in MTOW & ... A: OK - I can't see the legends very well but it looks like altitude plotted versus aircraft velocity ... | |
| Aeronautical students | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Please could you advise the best way to reach aeronautical students in the USA. In addition to an ... A: My first thought was to recommend doing a google search on engineering schools and contact the ... | |
| Contour graph.. | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I am wondering how a contour graph of Specific excess power on axes of velocity and height in MTOW & ... A: Jay Without seeing your graphs and equations I can't answer your questions specifically. Usually, Ps ... | |
| Aerospace | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: Which is better Aerospace eng/Aeronautical eng/aircraft maintainance eng [AME] ? A: Better in what sense ? It depends on what you want to do as a career. Aerospace and Aeronautical ... | |
| Fluid mechanics | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: Soderman, I have a fan/blower that I am going to use as fume extractor; therefore I am going to ... A: Alfonso By suction power I assume you mean the volume flow rate. That is what you want to maximize. ... | |
| ability of aeronautical | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: sir,many student not take education of arranatics,because not information of aeronautical filed and ... A: Ketan Aeronautical engineers design, research, develop and test the performance of aircraft and a ... | |
| about aeronautics | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: what are the subjects of aeronautical engineering A: Aerodynamics, propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, dynamics, vibration, gas dynamics, ... | |
| about aero engg | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have passed 9th and promoted to 10th with a healthy PCM result.I have keen interest in flying but ... A: At your age I wouldn't worry about jobs yet. Who knows how the world will be in 10 years. It is ... | |
| aerodynamics | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: sir am studing aeronautical engineering 3 year am having 75 % only i want to work in nasa as a ... A: First, you need to improve your English skills as communication is critical for engineers, and you ... | |
| Induced Drag Equation | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I understand that Total Drag= Profile Drag(Cd)+Induced Drag(Cl^2/PieAR) I am testing an aircraft ... A: The equation I have for the lift coefficient slope of an elliptically loaded wing is: m = 2 pi/(1 + ... | |
| about aero engg | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: sir i am in 10th standard and my favourite subject is pcm and I will take pcm..........will u pls ... A: Aeronautical engineering is not a path to becoming a pilot. The education would certainly be useful ... | |
| Passion | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: I am aware you have heard this question quite a number of times. But here it is again. My classmate ... A: Kinnera First, I cannot speak for other countries, only the U.S. The NASA astronaut program is very ... | |
| subjects | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: i am planning to take aeronautical engineering in the future. i want to know what all fields are ... A: The best preparation for engineering school is to study physics, chemistry and all the math you can ... | |
| MS in Aeronautics | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: Hats off for the questions you answered and the way you dealt with them.Now i got little bit idea to ... A: Mukenth Your questions are extensive - I am an engineer, not a school or job counselor. But I can ... | |
| Course fee and job prospects in aerounautical engg. | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I would like to know about the course fee for the graduation degree in aeronautical engg. Can ... A: Almost all your questions can be answered by visiting an engineering school website (e.g., U. of ... | |
| how to become an astronaut? | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: SODERMAN ! sir i want to become an astronaut but did not get any idea about how to do this? i am ... A: Aseem All NASA employees are U.S. citizens, but many contractors work at NASA research centers ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to help my son find colleges that offer aeronautical engineering bachelor degrees, also ... A: Jeanine Here is a list of aeronautical (or aerospace) engineering schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| how to become an astronaut? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: SODERMAN ! sir i want to become an astronaut but did not get any idea about how to do this? i am ... A: I don't know if India has an astronaut program. For the U.S. program visit the NASA main website ... | |
| Pneumatic Deicing Boots | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know what the are Pros and Cons of the use of a Pneumatic Deicing Boot on aircraft ... A: Jude - I am not very familiar with deicing boots, but it seems obvious that the ability to shed ice ... | |
| Blower Wheels. | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Can you please tell me which is the best blower configuration I would need to create a wind velocity ... A: Jeff I cannot tell from your description enough about the geometry to answer your questions, but if ... | |
| Coandă Effect | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Will the wings of an aircraft which employ the Coandă effect like the C 17 III)wear out ... A: Muktesh Every aircraft wing has some Coanda effect which allows the air to follow the wing surface ... | |
| Induced Drag Equation | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I understand that Total Drag= Profile Drag(Cd)+Induced Drag(Cl^2/PieAR) I am testing an aircraft ... A: Peter Aircraft drag can be classified a number of ways. I prefer: total drag = friction drag + ... | |
| reg skills | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: what are he skills required to do aeronautical ... A: Abhinandan The skills required for aeronautical engineering include proficiency in math and science ... | |
| GRE | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I am Iris i am currently pursuing my B.tech in mechanical engineering,i am in 2nd year now,I want to ... A: Iris - In the U.S. engineering schools are comprised of several standard departments such as ... | |
| Eligibilty | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I am currently pursuing a bachelors degree in EEE(electrical and electronics engineering) from ... A: Gurismrat I doubt that EEE is adequate preparation for graduate work in aeronautics. However, it ... | |
| aeronautical engineering information | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I am Corey, currently a sophomore in high school. I have to compose a report on a field of ... A: Corey I get many questions like this so I have a standard replay that may not answer your questions ... | |
| question | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I finished my mechanical engineering graduation this year. And i would like to take an MS in ... A: Mechanical and aeronautical engineering are fairly similar, especially if you have taken all ... | |
| Aerodynamics: Payload/weight compensation | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Paul I wanted to know how large of a role aerodynamics can play in compensating from the receiving ... A: Gabriel Your question falls in the area of aircraft stability and control, a subject of great ... | |
| Aerodynamicy of airplanes | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: What exactly is the difference in aerodynamicy between, say, the Spitfire and a JU-88? Is there ... A: Destiny The Spitfire was a single-engine fighter and the JU-88 was a twin-engine light bomber that ... | |
| genral question | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: respected sir, I am a 9th standard student. I am from India. I want to be an astronaut. how should ... A: I don't believe India has astronauts, but I could be wrong. To be a U.S. astronaut you must have ... | |
| Switch from Electronics to Aerospace Engineering | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: Sir I completed my Undergraduate course in Electronics and Instrumentation from Dubai in September ... A: Piyush I doubt that Electronics and Instrumentation or IT are adequate preparation for graduate work ... | |
| research | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: sir I am a undergraduate student.I had asked you a question about how to find a topic on which i can ... A: Sorry Jason, I thought you were in an aeronautics study program. If not, this subject may require a ... | |
| research | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: sir I am a undergraduate student.I had asked you a question about how to find a topic on which i can ... A: How about measuring the drag of objects in water by measuring the time they take to sink, accounting ... | |
| Aeronautics | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am from Nepal. I have passed my high school. I am joining Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering ... A: Sameer You probably will qualify for graduate work after your bachelor's degree, but check with ... | |
| A question | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: Sorry to take your time sir, but I am doing some research on Aerospace engineers as a homework but I ... A: Aerospace engineers are dedicated to making things fly better. To that end they find ways to reduce ... | |
| Twist angle & AOA in fan blade | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Please describe the relation between twist angle and the angle of attack.Say if the other parameters ... A: The twist angle at any radial station plus the propeller pitch gives the total mechanical angle, ... | |
| Aerodynamics, fluid dynamics | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know more about aeronautical engineering. can you tell me, how the aeroplane's ... A: 'Fluid dynamics through a wind tunnel' is a somewhat awkward way of stating that the airflow in a ... | |
| Aerodynamics, fluid dynamics | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know more about aeronautical engineering. can you tell me, how the aeroplane's ... A: Yash The short story is that the aircraft wings have a shape, angle of attack, and airspeed that ... | |
| Questions | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: My name is Zack and I plan on studying as an Aerospace Engineer. I am going to enter a university in ... A: Zack Many aerospace engineers work in aircraft development, but many work in other fields as well. ... | |
| Question on Wind Tunnel Design | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: We are designing a Wind Tunnel as part of our senior design project. Here are the dimensions which ... A: Tapan Off hand, your design sounds good, but I am on the road for a week and a half and cannot check ... | |
| wind tunnel designing help | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to design a open section closed circuit wind tunnel with circular test section of 1m ... A: Dunil You need to make a list of requirements. For example, a wind tunnel should be as efficient as ... | |
| question | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I want to know that does Aeronautical engineering include commerical pilot training and What is ... A: No, aeronautical engineering study does not include pilot training, though a few schools such as ... | |
| wind tunnel design help | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a project on designing a closed circuit wind tunnel with open working section. My test ... A: Dunil The power output required by the wind tunnel fan is equal to the sum of the flow power losses ... | |
| Quick help with question before test | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I have a test early tomorrow morning and I'm doing review questions but I just don't know how ... A: Mike You haven't told me what p is, so I will solve for acceleration, velocity and distance. If I ... | |
| Interview | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: I am an aspiring Aerospace Engineer and am required to interview someone who is in this field and I ... A: name: Paul T. Soderman degree: BS and MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering employment: ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering Salary | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I plan on pursuing Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering. Could please tell me what it pays. Someone ... A: A vague question. If you mean which is better for getting at job, they are basically equivalent ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering Salary | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: I plan on pursuing Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engineering. Could please tell me what it pays. Someone ... A: Salaries depend on many things such as education, experience, location, industry, academic record, ... | |
| Aeronautical and mechanical engineering | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: Hy, I have a question concerning the engineering degree. Is there a big difference between doing a ... A: Aeronautical (AE) and mechanical engineering (ME) courses are similar but have important ... | |
| Women in Aeronautical Engineering | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a Program Facilitator at Girls Inc. of Orange County and I am making some posters to help me ... A: Eric As I am retired I have lost track of the many women I worked with in Aero Engineering at NASA. ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: where can i study aeronautical engineering? A: All over the world I assume, but I am only familiar with schools in Europe and the U.S. Do a google ... | |
| MS Avionics after B.E. Electrical and Electronics | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I am an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student studying in India. As a child, I was very ... A: Check the websites of various engineering schools, examine the curricula, and follow the links to ... | |
| Fluid Mechanics | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: Soderman, I'm in a P.O.E class and i need to ask you a question. What is the importance of a fluid ... A: Fluid mechanics is very important in aeronautical engineering because aero engineers deal with the ... | |
| Wind powered electric generators | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: Today I experimented in the differents designs and shapes for propellers. I found out that ... A: By angling the blade you have given it an angle of attack. The wind induces a lift force that has a ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: SIR,,, FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO KNOW THAT HOW AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING IS DIFFERENT FROM AEROSPACE ... A: Aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering are almost the same thing. Technically, ... | |
| Advice | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I am now in my final year in high school in Kenya. Would you recommend a young teenager like me to ... A: Dennis I can't advise you on a career path because I don't know the opportunities in your country ... | |
| about aeronautical studies | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: i want to know about the aeronautical engineering studies? A: Your question is unclear, but I assume you wish to know what subjects aeronautical engineering ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Hey Mister My name is Alberto and I am currently going to Paint Branch High School in Maryland. I am ... A: Aeronautical Engineering is my field, which deals with the technology of flight. My current job is ... | |
| POE | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a POE project to do for school and i need to ask you some questions. 1. what are your normal ... A: I have been retired a few years, but when I was working at NASA I worked 9 hour days (8 am to 6 pm) ... | |
| Info | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know the difference between aviation engineering, aviation design and aeronautical ... A: When I was in school a few years ago you had aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 8/28/2010 |
| Q: Do I have to take Chemistry at A'Levels apart from Physics and Maths. I want to go to Imperial ... A: Sorry, I know little about Imperial College. In the U.S. chemistry is required for engineering ... | |
| IGCSE Grades acceptancy | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: sir/madam I have just finished my IGCSE exams and i have received my grades and they are: Physics: ... A: Abdulazim Except for the D in English, your grades are pretty good. Visit engineering school ... | |
| scope of aeronautical engineering | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: sir what is the main differences between aeronautical,aerospace and avionic engineering?can an ... A: Aeronautical engineering involves technology of flight or motion of bodies in the atmosphere. ... | |
| POE Interview | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Describe the duties and responsibilities of someone working in Aeronautical engineering, what are ... A: Generally, aeronautical engineers design and develop aerospace devices such as aircraft, missiles, ... | |
| Technicians at NASA | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a US citizen, currently finishing my associate degree in aircraft maintenance, and my FAA ... A: Justin When I started work at NASA in 1967, everyone was a NASA employee. Over the years, the ... | |
| aeronautics | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm measuring upthrust of various wing types and angle of attack. On a general consensus, what ... A: Dean There is a wealth of information on airfoil performance in I. Abbott and A. vonDoenhoff - ... | |
| Wingtip fences | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: Sir, What is the specific advantage of a variety of wingtip called wingtip fences? These are found ... A: Wikipedia has the best answer to this quesion: "There are several types of wingtip devices, and ... | |
| Post Graduation in Aeronautics or aerospace | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I have done my under-graduation in Computer Science engineering (4 years) and have 2 years work ... A: I don't know about Asia, but in the U.S. computer science study would not be adequate preparation ... | |
| Aerodynamic brakes in racing car | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: Can we implement aerodynamic brakes ("The aircraft also slows using aerodynamic brakes, such as ... A: Yes, in principle aerodynamic brakes could be used on a race car as they are on aircraft, though on ... | |
| regarding my A-levels | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: i am currently doing my cambridge a-level and i am taking four subjects..namely pure ... A: Sorry, I am not familiar with your study program (Cambridge A-level), so I don't know how much math ... | |
| confused??? | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: is it necessary for the aeronautical engineering applicant to master all the subject you had posted ... A: Well, this is somewhat of a philosophical question isn't it. It is doubtful that most engineers ... | |
| Lifting Canard Configuration | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I would like to know about a specific configuration which is mostly used in the fighter ... A: No, I an not familiar with such software. It seems to me that if you introduce a torque on an ... | |
| Lifting Canard Configuration | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I would like to know about a specific configuration which is mostly used in the fighter ... A: Without seeing the airplane it is difficult to say. But an aircraft that glides well and fails to ... | |
| Basic Fluid Mechanics | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Soderman, If it is not an inconvenience, I would like to respectfully ask for you help on a fluid ... A: You raise a good question. We know that spinning a cylinder in flow has little effect on the vortex ... | |
| Basic Fluid Mechanics | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Soderman, If it is not an inconvenience, I would like to respectfully ask for you help on a fluid ... A: David It is not good to make the professor mad. Lesson number 1. Now, you know the definition of ... | |
| Aeronautics eligibility | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I accomplished my diploma in Computer Science, and now i am looking forward to do my Engineering in ... A: I doubt that Computer Science is adequate preparation for graduate work in Aeronautics any more than ... | |
| scholorship | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently completed my high school and waiting for result.I m very much intrested in aeronautical ... A: Engineering schools in the U.S. are excellent. Do a google search to find them. Jobs depend on ... | |
| AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My son wants to do MS / M Tech in Aeronautical (in fields related to aeronautical) engineering. ... A: You need to ask someone in India or maybe England. I don't know the difference between B. Tech and ... | |
| about aero engineering | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: i want to know about aero engineering.by doing aero engineering what jobs could i can reserve.and in ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by "jobs I can reserve"... aeronautical engineers often find jobs in the ... | |
| Post-Bachelors | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I was looking for your opinion to help me think about the possibilities of life after college. I'm ... A: Chris You could go either way on the Masters degree. The advantage of doing it in five years is ... | |
| Choosing career in engineering | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Sir,i am raj from nagpur india,i want to know that aeronautical or automobile engi.. Which will be ... A: If you do a google search on engineering salaries you can find many sites with information on ... | |
| post graduation in aeronautical engineering | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: sir, I am Madalam Greeshma, completed first year Engineering in Electrical and ... A: I doubt that Electrical Engineering is adequate preparation for graduate work in Aeronautical ... | |
| career | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: sir, we r a group of students completed A.M.E. and willing to know if there is any higher study in ... A: I don't know, but I doubt it. It seems to me that Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is a very ... | |
| Aero | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Is doing all units in chemistry essential to do aeronautical engineeringg if I'm doing further pure ... A: Shazeen I live in the U.S. and am not familiar with your study program such as As and A2. In ... | |
| comparision of AME and Aeronautical Engg. | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I want to know if there is any difference between AME and aeronautical engg, what are the prospects ... A: I assume AME is Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, which is a program I have never seen but assume it ... | |
| Ducted fans on aircraft | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Is an electric ducted fan in general more efficient or powerful than an electric propeller for ... A: Jim Your question is difficult to answer cleanly because a propulsion system must be designed for an ... | |
| How to measure turbulent boundary layer thickness | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Soderman, I’m doing an experiment regarding the aerodynamic drag of a vehicle , using a small ... A: Akbar Boundary-layer thickness can be measured a number of ways. The oldest method is the ... | |
| Curving soccer ball enigma | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: Whilst playing soccer with my two young children, I noticed that the ball (a very cheap plastic toy ... A: Andy This is a very good question. You are correct, a baseball thrown with anticlockwise spin ... | |
| Aerospace engineering | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a student who finished my grade 12 and i wish to pursue a career in aviation...please tell me ... A: Aerospace engineering and aeronautical engineering are almost the same thing. Aerospace refers to ... | |
| Aviation and aeronautical engineering | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me the differences between aviation engineering and aeronautical engineering? I want to ... A: I am not familiar with aviation engineering, but I have seen a description of a program called ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old boy and i am very much interested in aeronautical field.I wish to become an ... A: Jihad I don't know about India, but in the U.S. good eyesight is not essential to becoming an ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: sir,i would like to know what all courses i have to take to be a successful aeronautical ... A: Robin You need to take as many math and science courses as possible, especially physics. As to a ... | |
| aeronautical | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: If possible could you explain the process of the 'super fluid' how to get it to be a super fluid? ... A: John Super fluids belong in the realm of physics (quantum mechanics) and chemistry, which is mostly ... | |
| confused | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: ,iam from nepal,,and reading a level,,,my objective of reading a level is to aid to achieve my ... A: I suppose India would be the closest and probably offer courses taught in English. Japan has good ... | |
| aviation | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: this is varma and my question is "why does an aeroplane fold its legs after taking off while a ... A: Aircraft stow their landing gear to reduce drag in flight. That makes a big difference. ... | |
| course transitions | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: can a degree in english or actuarial science go into M.Sc. astrospace engineering? A: Probably not, though I do not know what actuarial science is. (Predictions of life expectancy?) Most ... | |
| Windmill propellors | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in the effect a windmill propellor has on airflow turbulence / energy loss etc ... A: Peter The energy or power generated by the wind turbine is equal to the energy or power removed from ... | |
| about aeronautical engineering | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I want to pusue b.tec in aeronautical engineering.where to study .what are job prospects in the US. ... A: I would say that job opportunities in aeronautics in the U.S. are fair. Civil aviation is hampered ... | |
| MS in Aerospace/Aeronautical | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: i am doing bachelor in electrical. I like to do master in aerospace/Aeronautical with specialization ... A: Zale I doubt that a bachelor in electrical is adequate preparation for graduate work in aeronautics. ... | |
| What to study? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: What is the difference between the study or courses of aeronautical and aerospace engineering? A: There is very little difference. Aeronautics deals with flight in air, aerospace deals with flight ... | |
| Advice | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm from Nigeria currently studing ME in one uni. here.I wish to work with NASA.what are the ... A: Tobi All NASA employees must be U.S. citizens. That is a difficult path, but many NASA employees ... | |
| Comparison Between a Pure Turbo-Jet Engine & a High-Bypass Turbofan Engine | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently studying the various types of engines used by aircraft and would like to know the ... A: Implicit in my previous answer are the disadvantages of each type engine. The high-bypass turbofan ... | |
| Comparison Between a Pure Turbo-Jet Engine & a High-Bypass Turbofan Engine | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently studying the various types of engines used by aircraft and would like to know the ... A: The main advantage of a high-bypass turbofan is low noise compared to a turbojet. Noise is very ... | |
| AME | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: Sir what is the difference between AME and aeronautical engineering study.i want to become ... A: If AME stands for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, it must deal with the repair and maintenance of ... | |
| To follow Aeronautical Engineering course | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a student who is studying in advance level with combine maths with commerce subject in sri ... A: I would recommend U. of Washington - Seattle or any school on this list: ... | |
| am i still able to do Aeronautical engineering | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: how can me a mining engineer branch off into Aeronautical engineering. (am a graduating student at ... A: Marvin I assume you would have to find an engineering school that offers aeronautical engineering ... | |
| To follow Aeronautical Engineering course | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a student who is studying in advance level with combine maths with commerce subject in sri ... A: Your question is unclear. I think what you are asking is - would these courses be beneficial to the ... | |
| Jet Thrust | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: How to determine the amount of combustion energy to provide the thrust in turbojet and turbofan ... A: Well, I am not sure how you got your numbers, and I would be careful not to give jet thrust units of ... | |
| Jet Thrust | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: How to determine the amount of combustion energy to provide the thrust in turbojet and turbofan ... A: The energy in a static jet is equal to rho*A*V^3/2 where rho = jet gas density A = jet diameter V = ... | |
| aeroelasticity | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: what does this aeroelsticity deals with? sir please overview of the topic A: According to Wikipedia: Aeroelasticity is the science which studies the interactions among ... | |
| aeronautical study | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: Can a Aircraft maintainance Engineer join Aeronautical Engineering Course at Masters level? If yes, ... A: A bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering should qualify you for graduate work in Aeronautical ... | |
| aeronautical study | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Can a Aircraft maintainance Engineer join Aeronautical Engineering Course at Masters level? If yes, ... A: I don't know if Aircraft Maintenance Engineering is adequate preparation for graduate work in ... | |
| Salary | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: What would be the minimum and maximum salary of an aeronautical engineer ? A: I know nothing of India. In the U.S., salaries depend on many things - education level and grades, ... | |
| what is the scope for aeronautical engineering ? | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: respected sir, i am a girl and shall i join aeronautical engineering? A: Mathurrisai Your question is complicated by circumstances. First, I know nothing of India relative ... | |
| Ground effect | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I know that there are two types of ground effect. 1st one is air cushion effect (ekranoplans) 2nd ... A: Burak The NACA 0010 is a symmetrical airfoil that will have zero lift in free air at zero angle of ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: my name is Jake and I am finishing up my freshman year of college and am currently finishing up ... A: Jake I have never seen an aerodynamics book that doesn't have a lot of mathematics. The one I use ... | |
| Ground effect | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I know that there are two types of ground effect. 1st one is air cushion effect (ekranoplans) 2nd ... A: Burak A ground effect aircraft or ekranoplan flies close enough to the ground that the ground effect ... | |
| Hello | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how aerospace engineers apply geometry into their daily life at work If possible be ... A: John Aerospace engineers work with three-dimensional bodies in motion and stationary all the time. ... | |
| study | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: sir is there is any difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering? and after ... A: Your question is unclear. A course is one class or a few classes in one special subject such as ... | |
| jet engine | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: Sir, the pressure inside the combustion chamber of a jet engine is kept fairly constant just about ... A: I don't know where you are getting your information. An engine design team will optimize each ... | |
| jet engine | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: Sir, the pressure inside the combustion chamber of a jet engine is kept fairly constant just about ... A: Gautam I may not understand your question completely, because in steady, level flight there is no ... | |
| tail plane of aircraft | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: What is the advantage of manufacturing an movable tail plane of an aircraft? {e.g. learjet 24.} ... A: You can get the report online as a pdf file from the NASA Technical Reports Server: ... | |
| tail plane of aircraft | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: What is the advantage of manufacturing an movable tail plane of an aircraft? {e.g. learjet 24.} ... A: Yes, you are correct. Movable tails add complexity to the design. I can only assume that this ... | |
| tail plane of aircraft | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: What is the advantage of manufacturing an movable tail plane of an aircraft? {e.g. learjet 24.} A: An aircraft must have variable lift so the pilot can pitch the aircraft up or down as required to ... | |
| study aeronautical angineering | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: i love aeronauticl engineering and i would like study it,but i am undergraduate of teaching ... A: Naxo I am not affiliated with a university, but I studied many years ago at the U. of Washington - ... | |
| airfoils in aqueous solution | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: If airfoils is in seawater( near surface ie hydrofoil)what is the ratio for it work in seawater as ... A: Bruce This problem is getting a little more complicated now that we are talking about a propulsion ... | |
| Structural limits for an airplane | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I fly an airplane designed for water bombing. The water tanks are located under the wings. This ... A: Chris I am not an aircraft structures expert, but my understanding is that structural limits of a ... | |
| airfoils in aqueous solution | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: If airfoils is in seawater( near surface ie hydrofoil)what is the ratio for it work in seawater as ... A: Bruce The lift on a wing or hydrofoil is equal to: L = Cl rho V^2 S/2 where L = lift Cl = lift ... | |
| aeronautics | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: i have a vision problem and i'm using a contact lens i.e,-0.75.Am i eligible to do aeronautics A: Aeronautical engineers do not have to have good eyesight as long as they can communicate with others ... | |
| Should I choose Aeronautical? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I am currently pursuing my final year BTECH in Mechanical Engineering and will be finishing off by ... A: An MS degree would help you get a job and make more money. More importantly, you would understand ... | |
| wind tunnel contraction cone | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: i'm student of chem engineering. currently me and my team is building a wind tunnel. i'm responsible ... A: If this is a close circuit wind tunnel, the contraction should be an S shape with cubics at each ... | |
| aeronautical engneering vs aviation science | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey, am currently pursuing a degree in bachelor of science majoring in computer science and minoring ... A: In the U.S., graduate work in aeronautical engineering usually requires a bachelor degree in ... | |
| rotor wake modelling | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I am implementing a software code for modeling the wake of a hovering rotor by coupling free wake ... A: Wake roll up at a blade tip occurs because the high pressure air on the lower surface tends to flow ... | |
| aluminium ducted fan fabrication | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: my 2nd attempt! I am a trade qualified metal fabricator. I have two unused 505 HP Chevrolet 2006 LS7 ... A: Gregg You haven't given me enough information to design a propeller. I don't know what your ... | |
| Job Scopes for Aeronautical Engineers. | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am a student of 11th grade from Bangladesh. I am very much interested in this branch of ... A: I don't know. Check the Boeing and Lockheed websites and see what job skills are being recruited. ... | |
| Smoke and mechanics of fluids. | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Soderman, This must be a very strange question for you. But I am doing a small experiment and I ... A: Alfonso Since the smoke has to go around the steel ball or through the air pocket, the ball is ... | |
| NHD Innovations of Space travel | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: My name i Dustin, I am doing a project on the innovation of Space Travel. If it's ok I would like to ... A: 1. Dustin, Space Aeronautics is an odd term as there is no air in space. Anyway, the biggest ... | |
| qualifications of an aeronautical engineer | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 year girl studying in 11th standard.My ambition is to become an aeronautical engineer.Could ... A: In the U.S., to become an aeronautical engineer one must study 4 or 5 years in a certified ... | |
| Variable pitch airsrews | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: The propeller design diagram at http://www.woodenpropeller.com/Basic_Propeller_Design.html shows a ... A: Yes Bill - one definition of propeller pitch is the distance it would travel forward in one ... | |
| work | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: what are the duties of aeronualtical scientist? and does it take to become one? A: I'm not sure what an aeronautical scientist is, but an aeronautical engineer is qualified to work on ... | |
| M.tech in Aeornautical Engg. | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: sir,presently i am pursuing my B.tech in Electronics and Instrumentation stream(2nd yr).Am i ... A: In the U.S., every school has unique entrance requirements, which you can find on school websites. ... | |
| M.S. in Aerospace/ Aeronautics | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Can a electronics and communication engineer do his master's degree in Aerospace/ Aeronautical ... A: In the U.S., every school has unique entrance requirements, which you can find on school websites. ... | |
| about piloting... | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: sir... I am doing my bachelors in aeronautical engineering... my aim is to go in for piloting... ... A: Monisha I know little of India. But in the U.S., women pilots are an important part of the system. ... | |
| Gimbal Vs Thrust Vectorin | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: what is the difference between Gimbal Control and Thrust Vectoring Nozzle? and what is the ... A: Thrust vectoring is a general term for directing an engine thrust in a direction non-parallel to the ... | |
| m.s in aeronautical | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: respected sir, im radhika 20..dng mi b.tech 3yr in hyderabad(india).. i want 2study abroad 4 m.s in ... A: Radhika To study in the U.S. you need to learn to speak, read and write in English. I can barely ... | |
| Response of panels to turbulent boundary layer pressure fluctuations and separated flow | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: Some time ago i read an article called "Theoretical and experimental response of panels to turbulent ... A: Yes, flow separation on a fan blade will thicken the wake and increase the perturbation on any ... | |
| subjects | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I AM FROM SRI LANKA. EVERYONE TELLS ME THAT CHEMISTRY IS ALSO NEEDED. IS CHEMISTRY IMPORTANT? ... A: Visit the website of any engineering school (e.g., U. of Washington - Seattle) and review the ... | |
| INFORMATION | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: RESPECTED SIR, I AM AN INDIAN. I WANT TO DO AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING AS MY CAREER. IS THERE ANY ... A: Priyanka I don't know about India, but U.S. graduate schools do not have an entrance exam, but may ... | |
| aeronautical engineering project | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm doing a project for my Aerospace class in high school, and I need to know what some projects ... A: Projects and skills 1. Wind tunnel drag study of landing gear - aerodynamics 2. Wind tunnel ... | |
| Response of panels to turbulent boundary layer pressure fluctuations and separated flow | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Some time ago i read an article called "Theoretical and experimental response of panels to turbulent ... A: Yes, flow separation can cause high pressure fluctuations on a panel or fan blade. The flow is ... | |
| blockage effect in wind turbine test | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: SOderman, I would like to know which equation to use to find out the correction on wind speed and ... A: Aldo Wind tunnel blockage depends on the model geometry, type of wind tunnel test section, and ... | |
| Euler number | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: what is the meaning of Euler number and what is its application and why Euler get this number and ... A: e is an irrational number approximately equal to 2.71828. It was discovered during the early days ... | |
| Airflow in Propeller Fans | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I just started my study on aerodynamics/fluid mechanics and I found many important references with ... A: Akbar Yes, a propeller moves air by generating lift on each blade much like the lift on a wing is ... | |
| engeneering | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: what is the difference between aeronautics and aerospace engineering A: Aeronautical engineering is the study of flight in air. Aerospace engineering is the study of ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering in North America | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I am a final year Aeronautical Engineering student from South Africa. I am also a Canadian ... A: Anneke The only aerospace company I am familiar with in Canada is Bombardier in Quebec. They build ... | |
| Euler number | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: what is the meaning of Euler number and what is its application and why Euler get this number and ... A: Euler was a Swiss mathematician who developed the Euler equation that relates forces in a fluid ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: sir am an year 13 studend in new zealand.i really want to be an aeronautical engineer.i just want to ... A: Aeronautical engineering is no more difficult than any other branch of engineering. In fact, the ... | |
| aero or mechanical | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to be a engineer but really confused between which to choose. aeronautics or ... A: That is a tough question because it is such a personal decision. Briefly, aeronautical engineers ... | |
| aeronautical engineering career report | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I nee to interview a expert in this carer as part of my career presentation. Thanks for your time ... A: Generally, aeronautical engineers design and develop aerospace devices such as aircraft, missiles, ... | |
| help | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I am in an aeronautics club at school and i need ideas to make the club interesting. any ideas? ... A: How about trying to measure the aerodynamic drag and rolling tire drag of a vehicle using a ... | |
| MS Aeronautical | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: What is the duration of the course for MS Aeronautical in the US and what will be cost of the course ... A: An MS in Aeronautical Engineering takes 1 to 1-1/2 years to complete depending on the school and ... | |
| differential equations | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: what is the problem that faced us that make the earlier scientists to introduce the concept of the ... A: Differential equations and calculus were developed so that scientists or mathematicians could track ... | |
| PLTW interview | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: If you would be so kind in answering my questions, Q:Describe the duties and responsibilities of ... A: Generally, aeronautical engineers design and develop aerospace devices such as aircraft, missiles, ... | |
| Post Gradutaion in Aerodynamics | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am currently enrolled in my final year of degree course in Mechanical Engineering and want to ... A: I have stated that many aerospace jobs in the U.S. require a security clearance, which requires ... | |
| Airspeed Density Equations | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of an equation or series of equations that will allow me to find the density of air ... A: I don't understand your plan in detail, but we can assume that subsonic flow is incompressible - ... | |
| Axial fan design | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I design axial fans using a method based on A J Stepanoff's work. While this has been successful, I ... A: Pat I am not familiar with Stepanoff's work. I would use the axial fan design methodology described ... | |
| wing area | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I know that lift is related to the area of the wing, so does this mean that two wings just above ... A: Two wings far apart would produce approximately the same lift as a single wing with the same total ... | |
| speed | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: how the speed of the aircraft measured A: The standard way to measure aircraft speed is by finding the dynamic pressure from pitot-static ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: What are the disadvantages of this occupation? What would you say your salary range would be in ... A: 1. Aeronautical engineering is closely tied to one industry - the aerospace industry. If that ... | |
| post graduation in us | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: . i am doing my aerospace engineering 3 rd year in (chennai) INDIA ... i would like 2 do my post ... A: That is a tough question because it is really a personal decision. The best career choice is to ... | |
| School Project Interview | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: 1)If you could have been anything else would you have chosen a different Carrier? 2)What is your ... A: Miles I am retired now save for a little consulting work. So I will answer as if I were still at ... | |
| hypothetical | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: If a person tied a long rope to a spacecraft, and untied it in outer space, would the rope seemingly ... A: Gene Every body in the universe feels a gravitational pull from every other body. Mass and distance ... | |
| Parachutes | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed that when calculating the perimeter of rectangular parachute canopies with ... A: OK Scott - now I understand though I am unsure of your definition of air spillage. Here is the way ... | |
| information about eng. courses | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: what is the difference between astronomical and aeronautical eng. about cosmology and in which ... A: Aeronautical Engineering is the study of flight and related technologies. Astronomical refers to ... | |
| Areonautical engineering | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: What do i need to become an Areonautical engineer? How long do i need to go to college for? Do i ... A: Amanda You need to enroll in an engineering school and obtain at least a Bachelor of Science degree ... | |
| fan blade geometry | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: i am a a-level physics student trying to calculate the likely stress in a turbine blade of a Jet ... A: Bob As you can imagine there are big turbofans and small turbofans. Here is a link to the GE J85 ... | |
| about using vectors | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: why we use the systematic form of what called the vectors as we can solve the problems easily ... A: Why do we use vectors... Vectors are a very convenient way to describe a field such as a velocity ... | |
| Colleges | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who is a senior in HS and is an above average student but will not be getting into ... A: Tracy I am sure those are fine schools, though I know little of Embry Riddle. I had a number of ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know the distance from the canard wing to the main wing. And also the distance of ... A: Irshad How could I answer this without knowing anything about the aircraft. A canard provides a ... | |
| Colleges | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who is a senior in HS and is an above average student but will not be getting into ... A: Tracy Almost every state has one or more good engineering schools, many of which offer Aerospace ... | |
| Flywheel design | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Why are most all commercial flywheel power systems mounted in the horizontal plane as opposed to the ... A: Mike Neglecting design specific issues such as footprint and power takeoff direction, etc., the only ... | |
| daynamic pressure | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: why do the dynamic pressure is created and how A: Mohamed We know from the conservation of energy in a flow that the total energy is composed of the ... | |
| balloon | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a second year engineering student. My lab partner and I have to make a 3 to 5 minute video on ... A: Herbert This is outside my experience, but I did find a good explanation on WikiAnswers: ... | |
| pressure and induced drag | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Good day sir. I am a university physics student with great interest in aeronautics. My questions are ... A: Ngole Many studies have been made of injecting flow into the boundary layer to prevent separation. ... | |
| aerodynamics of a dimpled car | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Does a dimpled car having a better mpg a good scientific backing. Is the basis of the idea good? The ... A: I don't know but I am dubious. First, the dimples look pretty big - they would be creating a lot of ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: i am one of the talented,kind and honest student of Nepal.Now i am going to complete my high school ... A: Askash Here is one list of engineering schools in the U.S. There are many more: ... | |
| water or air power? | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I have an idea for a low drag boat hull design. To avoid water interference in testing, I am ... A: Bob That is a good question. We know that the useful power output from a propeller (air or water) is ... | |
| glider lift | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: my research group and I are trying to build a glider, but we have run into a few problems. The ... A: When a glider enters a thermal updraft there will be an increase in angle of attack on the wing and ... | |
| I need Help | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Im doing International Baccalaureate and need to decide very soon about my future career, I notice ... A: There is no big difference between aerospace and aeronautical engineering. The first refers to ... | |
| Polyhedral in model airplane wing. | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a model airplane that has a polyhedral configured wing. I am considering changing the ... A: I believe you mean winglets. Winglets improve the efficiency of a wing primarily by reducing ... | |
| Universities selection | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have got a GRE score of 1260 (verbal-480,Quant-780). I wish to pursue masters in aeronautical ... A: Those are excellent engineering schools. As to admissions, you need to contact the schools. You ... | |
| Polyhedral in model airplane wing. | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a model airplane that has a polyhedral configured wing. I am considering changing the ... A: Polyhedral and dihedral wings are configured for stability reasons. If the wings are disturbed from ... | |
| rockets? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Okay,so how does Newton's Third Law apply to rocket lifts? And how did the development of rocket ... A: Jane Newton showed that the rocket thrust can be equated to its mass times acceleration, or more ... | |
| Gas pressurized vessel | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to understand the relationship’s involved with a carbon fiber pressure vessel filled ... A: Russell Assuming ambient temperature, the ideal gas laws indicate that your vessel would contain ... | |
| Aeroplane/ rocket lift | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I feel wonder when I see a plane fly with so many huge loads. Similar is for the lift and speed ... A: Soumen You need to study physics as it pertains to Newton's laws. The rocket get thrust in space by ... | |
| Aeroplane/ rocket lift | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I feel wonder when I see a plane fly with so many huge loads. Similar is for the lift and speed ... A: Soumen The devil is in the details. But essentially, a wing with the proper shape, angle of attack, ... | |
| Bypass Ratio | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: What basis Bypass ratio has chosen for turbofan and turbojet engine? Bypass ratio varies from 5:1 to ... A: An engine with a bypass ratio of 2 will pass 2 kg/s of air through the fan for every 1 kg/s through ... | |
| Bypass Ratio | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: What basis Bypass ratio has chosen for turbofan and turbojet engine? Bypass ratio varies from 5:1 to ... A: A turbofan is a much quieter, more efficient engine than a turbojet. So you would like to achieve ... | |
| Aeronautics | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I have completed bachelor in electronics and communication engineering. Can I join masters in ... A: In the U.S., the requirement for a graduate program in Aeronautical Engineering is an undergraduate ... | |
| aero | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Is mechanical engineering better or aeronautical engineering and whose scope and salary is better ... A: I did a google search on engineering salaries and found this: Aerospace Engineers (U.S.) 58,200 ... | |
| want to know which degree will be best to choose | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: sir, i have recently graduated from high school scoring 89%.i have been admitted in drexel ... A: Sorry, I know little about job prospects except that the economy is bad right now. But in four ... | |
| question for my orientation | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a young engineering students from 17 years in second year at Polytechnic Cameroon intending to ... A: Many engineers work as Aerospace Engineers after studying Mechanical Engineering. In that field ... | |
| Degree path for aeronautical engineering | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: my son has always been very keen to become an aeronautical engineer. He has done very well in all ... A: Sarah I am at a little disadvantage because I am not familiar with the process or schools in ... | |
| Aeronautical science | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: If I do Electronic Communication can I do Aeronautical science. Other wise please advise which ... A: Your question is unclear. At what level of education are you referring to. You can probably enter ... | |
| Engineering survey | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I know that you have probably gotten a lot of questions like this, but I am in a Principles of ... A: Generally, aeronautical engineers design and develop aerospace devices such as aircraft, missiles, ... | |
| braking system of an aircraft... | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a final semester project and we are planing to do it on the braking system and ABS of an ... A: The critical design requirement for aircraft brakes is that they must stop the aircraft on takeoff ... | |
| Engineering Design Software | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm meant to do a question and about a falling mouse and elephant on Excel - i meant to use number ... A: You can assume at time 0 both animals are held still so u(0) and x(0) are zero. When you let go u = ... | |
| wind tunnel design reference | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a reference regarding the design of low speed wind tunnels. If I am not wrong ther ... A: There are numerous papers and reports on wind tunnel design by NASA and others. The reference I ... | |
| query regarding aerospace engineering | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: sir i have completed electrical engineering and am willing to do my masters in aerospace ... A: I don't know about India, but there are numerous schools in the U.S. that offer Aerospace ... | |
| wing configuration | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: what kind of wing would be reasonably good for a low level (5m of altitude) and low speed (20km/h) ... A: Yuhusa There is a lot more to wing design than altitude and speed. You haven't told me anything ... | |
| high school interview project | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I need to interview an engineer for my high school class, because it might be a field of work that I ... A: Ryan - I get so many of these type questions that I have a canned response I hope will suffice: ... | |
| Aeronatical enginnering | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a freshman at Severna Park High School. I was assighned aeronatical engineering for my project ... A: Taylor - I get so many of these type questions that I have a canned response I hope will suffice: ... | |
| Principles of Engineering Class | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am currently doing a report on the field of Aerospace Engineering. I need to interview someone who ... A: David - I get so many of these type questions that I have a canned response I hope will suffice: ... | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My son has undergone 2 years Associate Engineering from Melbourne University, Australia. He is keen ... A: Ashok I live in California and know there are excellent engineering schools in Canada, but know ... | |
| PLTW: Aeronautical Engineering Interview | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Paul Soderman, My name is Kylie and I am a sophomore in high school. I am doing a research project ... A: Kylie I get so many of these type questions that I have a canned response I hope will suffice: ... | |
| Aeronautics | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Why is it I can not find the glide ratio of a piper PA 18 super club in a dead stick configuration ... A: According to http://www.airliners.net/aircraft-data/stats.main?id=299, the PA 18-95 has a max ... | |
| Aeronautics | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Why is it I can not find the glide ratio of a piper PA 18 super club in a dead stick configuration ... A: I don't know. Maybe it has never been in a wind tunnel, or maybe Piper never released the flight ... | |
| helicopters | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask a question about helicopter speed. What is the theoretical speed limit of a ... A: Helicopters are not built for high speed. As airspeed increases the advancing rotor blade tip goes ... | |
| High School Engineering Research Project | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a technical writing assignment in my Sophomore Principles of Engineering course and one ... A: Kyle I am retired now, save for a little consulting work, but when I was at NASA I worked in various ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: im a senior in high school in im doing a report on aeronautical engineering, and if you dont care id ... A: Ethan I get so many of these type questions that I have a canned response I hope will suffice: ... | |
| aerospace engg. | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: i am pursuing my bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering and i want to have degree in ... A: I don't know about India, but in the U.S. a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering and ... | |
| Higher studies for an AME | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am an Aircraft maintenance Engineer and have done a three-year aircraft maintenance engineering ... A: Kirti I think you are well positioned to add to your qualifications via higher education. Unless I ... | |
| masters after bachelors in aeronautical engg | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: i am currently about to complete my bachelors in aeronautical engg. from india ... and i'm looking ... A: Rachit I never heard of astronautical engineering. Aerospace and aeronautical engineering are ... | |
| propeller with steel deflectors | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I need help beginning my research on the effects of using steel deflectors on a farmer propeller ... A: Now I understand a little better. The triangular shape is what you would see looking along the ... | |
| propeller with steel deflectors | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I need help beginning my research on the effects of using steel deflectors on a farmer propeller ... A: Terri You haven't told me what the steel deflectors looked like. In general, adding anything with ... | |
| low GPA | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I love your answers, i am a female graduate of Mechanical engineering and want to go into aeronautic ... A: Sorry Tobi, I didn't understand that sentence to be a question. Aeronautics has a quite low ... | |
| low GPA | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I love your answers, i am a female graduate of Mechanical engineering and want to go into aeronautic ... A: That is a tough question Tobi. Usually, a low GPA means that someone has chosen a field that is not ... | |
| windmills | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to make a windmill. Please look at my sketch. Can you think of an answer to my two ... A: Mike I don't know of any material that will pass air one direction and block it the other, but that ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: How long would it take to do my masters in aeronautical engineering? Also if i did my bachelor's in ... A: In the U.S., you can earn a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering in one academic year (9 ... | |
| Questions about tandem-wing aircraft, etc. | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: To help with inspiration for the fictional heavy cargo aircraft design that I am doing as a thought ... A: Julian I wouldn't put much credence in an artist concept aircraft. We can't say much about ... | |
| Futuere Generation Jet Engine | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: In modern jet engine approximately two thirds of the total energy developed with in the combustion ... A: Vincent I understand that you have a new idea for a multistage combustion engine. Multistage turbo ... | |
| Flying Saucers | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about flying saucers. Are flying Saucers that actually work makeable? Could ... A: Yes, engineers can and do build flying saucers. Paul Moller of U.C. Davis has a company that ... | |
| RC planes and other specifications | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: 1-What is aspect ratio of an airplane and how does the change in aspect ratio affect the lift of an ... A: The lift of a wing depends on wing area. The aspect ratio primarily affects induced drag, which you ... | |
| wingflap formulas, control surface hinge moment | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I need to know how much force does it take to move a flap from zero wind to knot and mach numbers ... A: As you have surmised, when a flap is deflected the flap loading will increase, which can be ... | |
| Air friction heating | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know how air friction heating is calculated. Is there any equation or it is obtained ... A: Rolando This is a very good question. All fluid flow past a surface generates heat, even shotgun ... | |
| qualifications | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: i am a year 9 student who is interested in aeronautical engineering.At school we do subjects such as ... A: You are on the right track. Engineers must study as much math and science as possible, especially ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Fan Selection | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to design a wind tunnel capable of producing 125 Knts through a test section that is 200 ... A: Corinn Fan performance is usually provided as volume or mass flow rate versus pressure head. So to ... | |
| aerospace/aeronautical | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: helo.i m a student frm bangladesh.i would like to know the diffrence between aerospace eng and ... A: There is very little difference. Aeronautical Engineering deals with flight in air. Aerospace ... | |
| m.s in aeronautics | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: Iam doing my 3rd year engineering in aeronautics in india. Iam willing to do M.S in aeronautics in ... A: Here is a list of engineering schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| Hello | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: i am a Nigerian and i have choose to study aeronautic engineer and to refer it as my career. All i ... A: Here is a list of engineering schools in the U.S. ... | |
| follow-up | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: follow-up on being an astronaut, are there any prerequisites such as getting a pilot's license, ... A: I don't know the actual statistics, but the current astronaut class in the U.S. has 3 women and 6 ... | |
| follow-up to nayab's | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: follow-up on being an astronaut, are there any prerequisites such as getting a pilot's license, ... A: The world of astronauts is very small. There is no prerequisite, only a need for perseverance and a ... | |
| what specific field in aeronautics? | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i am currently taking up aeronautical engineering however i am not yet in my majors. i am just ... A: This is a difficult question because the best person to answer is you. My advice would be to take a ... | |
| preliminary design of airplane - propeller | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: is there any simple formula that can be used for the preliminary estimation of the propeller ... A: Fede The optimum propeller is one that converts engine horsepower to thrust horsepower with the ... | |
| Eligibility and various Fields under aeronautical engineering | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Sir, i have completed my B.E. in electronics and communication. i would like to know if i can pursue ... A: Control systems and avionics could be considered fields within aeronautical engineering that you ... | |
| Hovering aircraft | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am in France and as we were driving down a road we come across a house with a ryanair airplane ... A: There are a couple mysteries here. My understanding is that Ryanair flies the Boeing 737-800 ... | |
| sponsons | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 26' powerboat if i could design them would sponsons attached to the sides provide some lift ... A: Kent I believe you are describing hydrofoils, which are small airfoils (hydrofoils) that lift the ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering? I want to go in ... A: I don't know about all over the globe, but in the U.S. most schools offer Aerospace Engineering ... | |
| Vintage Hydroplane | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Paul, I am considering building a vintage hydroplane from 1962 Science and Mechanics Magazine. In ... A: Mike I'm no boat designer, but I don't think your length increase should be a problem. Adding ... | |
| preperation | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: i want to someday attend u of michigans aerospace program, and i was just wondering what are some ... A: You can take calculus in your first year at the university. It is not hard but requires consistent ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering? I want to go in ... A: Aeronautical Engineering deals with the science of flight in air. Aerospace Engineering deals with ... | |
| Universities for MS in aeronautics(US and UK) | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: i have done B.tech in electronics and communication and is working with a software company from past ... A: All graduate programs in Aeronautical Engineering that I am aware of require a B.S. degree in ... | |
| abt basics | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: sir, i am joining first year aeronautical course .i want one guidance for joins nasa and job ... A: NASA only employees U.S. citizens. Some contractors to NASA are non-citizens if they have a unique ... | |
| avionics | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: what is an elemantary doublet? How does it differ from the infinitesimal dipole? A: Doublets and dipoles are mathematical constructs used to represent certain flows and pressure fields ... | |
| University selection. | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I earned my Bachelors in Electrical & Electronics Engineering in June,2009. I was planning to ... A: All graduate programs in Aero Engineering that I am aware of require a Bachelor degree in Aero or ... | |
| percent tail plane to main plane | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I am making a twin fuselage remote control model. The wingspan will be 57 inches and the cord is 10 ... A: Glenn You are asking me about stability and control. In most aircraft, the C.G. (center of gravity) ... | |
| Lift in small aircraft | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: Can you estimate how much lift is expected to increase in a small aircraft flying at level flight ... A: Yes. The glide ratio is equal to L/D and equal to Cl/Cd, the ratio of lift coefficient to drag ... | |
| Climb Speed | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: The pilot of a small plan is flying downwind and realizes that he needs to gain altitude quickly to ... A: Brent There are two coordinate systems at work here - one fixed to the ground and one moving at the ... | |
| Vy, Vx & Wind | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Does wind affect Vy &/or Vx in flight conditions? Thank you...Brent A: Brent Your question is too vague. Vy and Vx are just symbols for velocity vectors. You haven't ... | |
| Lift in small aircraft | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Can you estimate how much lift is expected to increase in a small aircraft flying at level flight ... A: Jim This is an interesting problem. Because I know nothing of your airplane I had to make a number ... | |
| Lift in small aircraft | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Can you estimate how much lift is expected to increase in a small aircraft flying at level flight ... A: You haven't told me how you are changing wing loading. I can think of three ways to do it. 1. ... | |
| M.S. in Aeronautical | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I Am From India. Can I Do M.S In Aeronautical after Doing B.tech in Production Engineering?What is ... A: In the U.S., most graduate programs in Aeronautical Engineering require a B.S. degree in ... | |
| Noises From Airplanes | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: Following up my questions, if we can not eliminate noises so how we couldn't hear spy planes ... A: Your question is a little unclear. I believe you are asking why is it that you cannot hear spy ... | |
| engine power versus propellor thrust | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm building an experimental plane and considering conversion to a diesel engine. I'm trying to ... A: Martin You haven't given me very much information. How do you get higher torque with less shaft ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Design | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My background has been the design and build of simple automated machinery . I been instructed to ... A: Greg Designing a wind tunnel is a complicated process beyond the scope of my effort here. For one ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Design | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My background has been the design and build of simple automated machinery . I been instructed to ... A: Greg You have a good contraction ratio for a subsonic wind tunnel. The length of contraction should ... | |
| Aeronautical | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Aeronautics and Aerospace these two words are really making me confused. Would you tell me the ... A: Aeronautics refers to the science of flight in air. Aerospace refers to the science of flight in ... | |
| Noises From Airplanes | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Where noises come from when an airplane passes above us in sky? Are they most come from engines or ... A: I spent most of my career with NASA trying to answer that very question, along with researchers from ... | |
| Noises From Airplanes | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Where noises come from when an airplane passes above us in sky? Are they most come from engines or ... A: There is usually a large difference in acoustic spectra between takeoff and landing because takeoff ... | |
| Noises From Airplanes | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Where noises come from when an airplane passes above us in sky? Are they most come from engines or ... A: Mehrdad The primary source of aircraft noise is the propulsion system. For a jet engine that would ... | |
| Aeronautic Engineering-Volunteering Opportunity | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 13yrs going on 14yrs (July 09) old son who has been very much interested in being an ... A: I am not sure what you mean by volunteer. I have heard of flying clubs, but have no experience with ... | |
| Some Questions about AE | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: Is computer science included in curriculum while studying Aerospace engineering ? Please give me a ... A: Not necessarily, in my department computer programming was an elective but not a requirement; i.e.; ... | |
| Physics project | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: what it entails is a structure (no more than 4ft each way) that flies 40 ft in a strait line and ... A: Ben This site will give you the basic equations for aerodynamics and thrust: ... | |
| can electronic engineer (graduate)do the aeronautical engineering in post graduate level? | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: sir, i am the student of electronic and communication engineering . can electronic and ... A: Manoj All the schools I am familiar with in the U.S. require an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical ... | |
| joining nasa | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: im not a citizen of america. shall i never be able to join nasa. if it is so im so disappointed.can ... A: Nayab It is not for me to say never, but an American astronaut has to be a U.S. citizen. But other ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Sir,at first I would like to thank you for your precious answers you are providing.Like everyone I ... A: 1. ... | |
| Honeycomb cell size issue | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Mr Soderman. I must build a flow straightener but I am unsure of what the cell size must be. After ... A: Jose Here is an answer I got from my friend Ken Mort on a similar"I think the guy ought to use ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a 3rd year student, a girl, 22 years old, doing diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Engines ... A: Sophia Google U. of Washington Seattle and follow the links to: Underrepresented Students Financial ... | |
| Advice for a new concept | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Iam a student (product design, not engineering). I have a school project for which I am designing a ... A: Sofia You are correct, a tape measure gets extra strength from the curvature of its cross section. ... | |
| Aeronautics | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in aeronautics.Is it advisable for girls to study aeronautical engineering??..Where ... A: Yes, girls can study aeronautical engineering as well as boys. One of my best engineers at NASA was ... | |
| Advice for a new concept | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Iam a student (product design, not engineering). I have a school project for which I am designing a ... A: Sofia I have heard of detachable wings and folding wings, but never rolled-up wings. I wonder how ... | |
| aerodynamics | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Good day sir i would like to have answers and/or information on where to get detailed answers to the ... A: Not specifically, but the endplates can be modeled by a grid of vortices that support the boundary ... | |
| Aeronautical Information after diploma in IT | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: Sir, Could you please tell me if I can pursue Aeronautical Engineering after Diploma in IT. And, ... A: In the U.S. you could probably get into an undergraduate program in Aeronautical Engineering, but it ... | |
| Flying time | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: why does it take a shorter time to fly back from the East to west on airplane...... ANSWER: Salman ... A: Sorry Salman, my answer was incomplete as I was thinking of the winds at high altitude over North ... | |
| Flying time | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: why does it take a shorter time to fly back from the East to west on airplane...... A: Salman Your question is a little vague, so I am going to assume you mean... why do aircraft fly ... | |
| Difference | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: what is the difference between Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering,And what will be better? A: Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering are virtually synonymous. One could argue that ... | |
| aerodynamics and aeronautics | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Good day sir i would like to have answers and/or information on where to get detailed answers to ... A: Air follows the gas laws which show that density, pressure, temperature and volume are related. Air ... | |
| Job in NASA | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I am from India. I have been selected into IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) under aerospace ... A: A PhD might open many doors for you. You could teach, do research or work in industry. But NASA ... | |
| aeronautic engineering | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: What kind of education would you recommend? Like all science or all math or a little bit of both? ... A: Aeronautical engineering requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical or ... | |
| Supersonic wind tunnel | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: my question regards a rotating sting for a supersonic wind tunnel. Since the model has to rotate in ... A: Deesha I don't understand your question. By area ratio are you referring to the supersonic area ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering schools | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My son, who is graduating from high school this June, has been accepted at San Jose State for ... A: Sorry Brian - I have little personal experience with San Jose State or UC San Diego engineering ... | |
| School and job | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I am high school student, and i would like to know what are the requriments for geting into college ... A: Sam To get into any engineering school you need to have taken several math and science courses and ... | |
| Piolting and aeronautical engg | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: What is the different between "b.s.c in piloting and aeronautical engg"And"commercial pilot". A: Adnan I don't know what programs you are referring to. In the U.S., a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) is ... | |
| Bungee operated rockets | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: For my seventh grade science class I must build a rocket that will be shot off using a bungee cord. ... A: Jessie If you do a google search on model rocket design you will get many ideas, most of them ... | |
| AIRCRAFT BRAKE NOISE AFTER LANDING | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to understand some brake aicraft noise after landing. The problem only occur during ... A: Wilfried I know little about aircraft brakes, but I would be surprised if they did not make noise. ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i just wrote my 10nth exams and presently waiting for the results. i want to become a pilot but ... A: Nishi Math and science, especially physics and chemistry, are critical to preparation for ... | |
| Electric power for Aircraft | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: There are a few small electric - powered aircraft in existence today. What would it take to build an ... A: I can't see anything wrong with your calculation except that I don't know enough about batteries to ... | |
| masters in aeronautical engineering | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have completed grade 12. What is the required degree to pursue a masters degree in ... A: Most masters programs in aeronautics in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree in aeronautical or ... | |
| aerospace engineering | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: sir i m doing my engineering in computer science and i am passionate about designing ... A: Many computer programmers work in the aerospace industry, but to get a masters in aerospace ... | |
| Aeronautical Research | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to carry out useful research into the field of aeronautics using computer based tools ... A: Yes, you can use computer based tools to do research on new aircraft designs. People in industry ... | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Which one is more globally recognized and demanded and more likely to get jobs ? ANSWER: Aerospace ... A: Rjitha Only you can answer that question. Do you want to be a Mechanical Engineer or Aerospace ... | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Which one is more globally recognized and demanded and more likely to get jobs ? A: Aerospace engineering and aerospace system engineering are virtually equivalent. One could argue ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Hey Paul, I'm sorry if you get a lot of interview questions, but I have to do it for a school ... A: Megan 1. The minimum is a B.S. degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering. An advanced ... | |
| Aeronautical engineer | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: What qualifications are needed to become a Aeronautical engineer in the UK or US for that matter? A: In the U.S. you need at least a Bachelor of Science degree from an engineering school. Preferably ... | |
| experimental noise maker | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Soderman, For many years I have read about a 48 foot steel and concrete experimental noise maker ... A: I have not heard of this and would be surprised if it existed. An acoustic driver such as a ... | |
| Usefulness of surfactants/low-friction surfaces on aircraft? | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: and thanks very much for your willingness to answer questions. I know that with watercraft, it can ... A: Julian Hydrodynamics and aerodynamics are essentially the same thing. The main differences are the ... | |
| hydroplane | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: i race hydroplanes and on our boats we have 2 mechanisms that help steer the ... A: Yes Bruce, this is very interesting and I am starting to understand. Your photo suggests that in a ... | |
| hydroplane | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: i race hydroplanes and on our boats we have 2 mechanisms that help steer the ... A: Bruce I don't quite understand two important aspects of your problem. You say the skid fin is ... | |
| nose cone/ | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I would like to say that I am used to boats as the family go water skiing a lot. Definitely not a ... A: Yes Ruth, many people attach sketches to the questions they send me. But I don't know how it is ... | |
| nose cone? | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Today I saw something that looked like a nose cone from a rocket perhaps. It was wrapped in pale ... A: Boy, you've got me Ruth. It doesn't sound like a rocket nose cone because those are always ... | |
| about passive solar trackers | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am an final year mechanical engineering student planning to do project on passive ... A: Sorry Ramesh - I don't know enough about your system to answer your question. Your attempts at ... | |
| about b.e.aero | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: sir,is there scope for aeronautical after 2009 ...if there means what course is has to be taken in ... A: I'll never understand Indian English. Scope in this country means range, but in India it must mean ... | |
| aeronautical | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: what does aeronautical engineering entail and what is the duration of the course A: Aeronautical Engineering is the study of flight and entails all related subjects such as ... | |
| australian careers | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering whether there is a chance for mechanical engineering students to enter the ... A: Yes, I had many friends at NASA who studied mechanical engineering and worked in aeronautics. The ... | |
| Preventing helicopters from sinking | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: In reference to a recent tragedy involving a Sikorsky S-92 off Canada's east coast which cost 17 ... A: Foam isn't as good as an empty sealed cavity, though I guess it could displace water from an ... | |
| Preventing helicopters from sinking | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: In reference to a recent tragedy involving a Sikorsky S-92 off Canada's east coast which cost 17 ... A: Yes, just like an airplane, a helicopter could have flotation system. But unlike airplanes, ... | |
| work | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: why when we calculated the work we multiplied force * distance not F/D i.e division what is the ... A: By definition, the work done by a force acting on a body is the product of the magnitude of the ... | |
| transonic wind tunnel | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Paul Soderman I'm Kaveh Amiri, M.S. student of Aerospace in Sharif University of Technology, Tehran. ... A: Not that I know of, but it would make sense to keep the screens far enough downstream so much of the ... | |
| transonic wind tunnel | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Paul Soderman I'm Kaveh Amiri, M.S. student of Aerospace in Sharif University of Technology, Tehran. ... A: I don't quite understand your question. What is following ? According to my previous answer, the ... | |
| tangential discontinuity | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: can you explain what tangential discontinuity means (in refernce to the "principle of equal transit ... A: Jane If you are talking aerodynamics, equal transit time was the idea that because air flowing over ... | |
| Helicopter Rotor Basic Operation | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I would like an explanation of how a Helicopter achieves Directional Control. Similarly, how does it ... A: Yes Don - variable rotor pitch or cyclic is exactly how helicopters operate. Blade pitch varies ... | |
| transonic wind tunnel | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Paul Soderman I'm Kaveh Amiri, M.S. student of Aerospace in Sharif University of Technology, Tehran. ... A: Kaveh I have the following answer from my friend Ken Mort, who is a wind tunnel designer and former ... | |
| about passive solar trackers | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am an final year mechanical engineering student planning to do project on passive ... A: Some passive solar trackers use oil as the hydraulic fluid. See: ... | |
| aeroplane (fire detection system) | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: can you please tell me about muti-sensor fire detection system in aircraft.....i had confusion in ... A: My understanding that aircraft can and should use multiple fire detection sensors that perform the ... | |
| Nasa | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: What was the first spinoff nasa had? A: If by spinoff you mean unforeseen technology development resulting from a NASA program, I have no ... | |
| Lift/ drag and Thrust to weight ratios | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Lift/Drag ratio is 1 for 2 different airpalnes what effect does it have on efficiency parameter for ... A: Jane Your questions are a little hard to understand. You want a high lift/drag ratio for an ... | |
| landing gear | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Why we are not using pneumatic system instead of hydraulic system as a main system in landing gear? ... A: Yuvari I am no landing gear expert, but I assume hydraulics are used because the fluid is ... | |
| working for nasa | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i am vinayak mehrotra from india. i am a XII class student with PCM(physics,chemistry,mathematics) ... A: Vinayak You are dreaming of a hard road. NASA only employees U.S. citizens. A few foreigners work ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I m from India. I want to be an aeronautical engineer...can u please guide me further in this field? ... A: Somya Aeronautical engineers work in the Aerospace Industry designing, testing, evaluating, ... | |
| aeronautical eng+pilot training simultaneously | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: sir, i will be finishing my 12th standard this year . i want to do aeronautical eng and then become ... A: Nakash There are few shortcuts in life. It takes at least four years to get a true aeronautical ... | |
| questions 2 | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: However, I don’t know the speed or the time, so could I use: a – Acceleration, T – thrust; W – ... A: Jane I'm not sure what problem you are trying to solve. If the aircraft is in cruise, acceleration ... | |
| equations | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I need to find thrust, lift and drag force for my physics school project I’m using : thrust = ... A: You can find air density versus altitude by doing a google search on standard atmosphere. Try: ... | |
| Lifting to weight ratio | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: How much weight will one cubical foot of vacuum lift? ANSWER: Rich A perfect vacuum can lift a ... A: Rich This is a buoyancy question. The lift force from a balloon is equal to the weight of air ... | |
| Lifting to weight ratio | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: How much weight will one cubical foot of vacuum lift? A: Rich A perfect vacuum can lift a weight equal to atmospheric pressure times the cross sectional area ... | |
| Effects of wind on a support pole | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am attempting to understand how wind will deflect a verticle pole of a given material, diameter ... A: Howard That is a very good question. Off the top of my head there is a static solution and a ... | |
| questions | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: 1.What does exit velocity of the gas mean? 2.which lift description is the most accurate (in ... A: Jane Your questions are vague, so I can't give you definitive answers until I know more about the ... | |
| wave drag | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: 1.Could you please explain what a wave drag is ?? 2.and what the inclination to flow (motion of the ... A: Wave drag is the drag induced on an aircraft (or other body) when it generates shock waves. Shock ... | |
| Interview | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm a junior in high school wanting to be an aeronautical engineer and I'm doing a report over it ... A: Conner, I get this question often. I have a canned answer that may or may not answer all your ... | |
| ... | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm in high school and I enjoy learning about physics and things about planes, space, the atmosphere ... A: Yes, I believe a dual major is a plus - it shows you are multi-dimensional in your abilities and ... | |
| ... | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm in high school and I enjoy learning about physics and things about planes, space, the atmosphere ... A: In high school, like you I loved physics and decided that solving technical problems was my favorite ... | |
| induced drag | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Good day Sir. I am a university physics student interested in aeronautics. Please i would like ... A: The induced drag of a wing, which is the drag due to lift is directly related to the wing loading ... | |
| Dry etching question | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am an undergraduate majoring in the engineering field. Recently, I stumbled upon a problem while ... A: Jason I'm no chemist, but my brother-in-law is. He offers the following answer which or may not be ... | |
| Lift on 5oz vrs drag at low speeds | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if it would be beneficial to add lift to a derby car( to help reduce ... A: Greg At 6 mph, which is somewhat faster than I can walk you will not have much aerodynamic force. ... | |
| Danger on turbines due to bird digest | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Turning now again to the problem of the presence of birds near the airports, could it be reasonable ... A: Alfredo Yes, an intake grill could solve the problem of bird strikes to an engine. But you have ... | |
| Bird strikes | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: After the recent U.S.Airways near disaster,and assuming ingestion of large birds into the engine ... A: Well Michael - I like your imagination but there are a few problems with your idea. First, there is ... | |
| one more? flying tanks | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Paul, So sorry to be asking you yet more. Seems you are THE aeronautical engineer online :>). My ... A: An interesting forum. These guys seem to know their military history. The comments about the ... | |
| one more? flying tanks | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: Paul, So sorry to be asking you yet more. Seems you are THE aeronautical engineer online :>). My ... A: Very interesting. The Russians certainly were willing to try anything, but I notice that the ... | |
| one more? flying tanks | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Paul, So sorry to be asking you yet more. Seems you are THE aeronautical engineer online :>). My ... A: Judy I love your questions. You don't know how many questions I get on job advice, which I am not ... | |
| Turbine aerodynamics | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Is there any direct formula for drag coefficient(Cd) calculation than given below? If yes then ... A: I suppose you could have sufficient airfoil twist that at some angles of attack the lift is ... | |
| Flight Engineer | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: This is Shams from Montreal,Canada. I would like to know what is required to become " Flight ... A: I assume a flight engineer is someone who has taken pilot training, and has specialized in aircraft ... | |
| Sonic boom overpressure and PldB linear? | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Sir, Do you know whether or not the relationship between sonic boom overpressure and the PldB (on ... A: Steven Loudness is a subjective measure that depends on human perception of noise level. Although ... | |
| Sonic boom overpressure and PldB linear? | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Sir, Do you know whether or not the relationship between sonic boom overpressure and the PldB (on ... A: Steven Can you tell me what PldB is ? I have seen a lot of acoustic parameters, but not that one. ... | |
| aeronautics | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am ding my enginnering course in computers.I want to do my higher studies in aeronautics. Is there ... A: Many computer people work in the aerospace industry as engineering is very dependent on computer ... | |
| aerospace | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i am doing B.Tech from electrical engineering and i want to go ms/m.tech in aerospace. how it is ... A: I don't know about India, but in the U.S. the requirements to enter a graduate program in ... | |
| gunpowered helicopter? | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: an afterthought...once in his diary, Hooke describes his flying machine as a vane. while this might ... A: Yes, it sounds like he is describing a man-powered or man-controlled helicopter. The vanes are ... | |
| Most popular stream in aerospace engineering | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you some important questions regarding my future studies in university, which I will ... A: You should study the subjects of most interest to you. That will give you the most satisfaction and ... | |
| gunpowered helicopter? | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: an afterthought...once in his diary, Hooke describes his flying machine as a vane. while this might ... A: Sorry Judy, that's quite a stretch from the word vane. Hard to tell what Hooke was thinking. Yes, ... | |
| pterosaurs | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Back at the book again and this chapter is on flying machines so hope you are up for a few ... A: I believe Hooke meant stretch the spring in modern English. If he was thinking of designing some ... | |
| pterosaurs | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Back at the book again and this chapter is on flying machines so hope you are up for a few ... A: I studied Hooke, he knew a lot about springs. If the spring was rigged to pull the wings upward, ... | |
| pterosaurs | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Back at the book again and this chapter is on flying machines so hope you are up for a few ... A: Sato makes a good point - heavy wings are hard to flap. But I have to side with the pterosaurs. They ... | |
| Light machine | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Is there a way I can make a light or heat seeking device to fit onto a telescope? I'd like it to ... A: Mike A passive solar tracker might do the trick. Here is what Wikipedia has to say: "use a low ... | |
| Wind tunnel blockage | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to calculate wind tunnel blockage for H-rotor. Can you please give me the expressions ... A: It seems you are using the solid body blockage developed for wings and bodies in a wind tunnel. I ... | |
| Propeller Pitch | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Soderman, I have s quick question about propeller pitch and how it affects performance and ... A: On most aircraft pitch and rpm are independent variables, so I don't quite understand your question. ... | |
| Air pressure around a prop | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: How much, can the air pressure fall around a rotating prop or wing through air to create ... A: It all depends on the airfoil shape, angle of attack and airspeed. The upper surface pressure can ... | |
| multi wing hydroplane | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know how much distance is needed between a front wing and a rear wing if the front ... A: Marty Optimum wing shape depends on many factors such as mission (speed, load, drag, elevator size, ... | |
| Wind tunnel blockage | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to calculate wind tunnel blockage for H-rotor. Can you please give me the expressions ... A: Sorry I didn't make it clear but the reference is a book. Here is the latest version for sale at ... | |
| Radial G Force | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: What determines (mathematically) G force felt by the pilot in the cockpit of an aircraft in a turn? A: The G force is caused by the centrifugal force induced by the aircraft moving in a turn. The force ... | |
| Wind tunnel blockage | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to calculate wind tunnel blockage for H-rotor. Can you please give me the expressions ... A: Wind tunnel corrections are too complicated for me to describe in this format. I suggest you read ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My son is in 12th Grade and very much interested to get admission in aeronautic engineering. I am in ... A: Anjum Usually the best information can be found on the school websites. Penn State is a good ... | |
| Aircraft Propeller Loads | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: If a propeller is ground run at cruise flight pitch and RPM, with the aircraft not moving, are the ... A: Steve My previous answer was for a fixed pitch fixed rpm propeller. So, the static and cruise loads ... | |
| Aircraft Propeller Loads | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: If a propeller is ground run at cruise flight pitch and RPM, with the aircraft not moving, are the ... A: Steve No. A propeller with pitch angle designed for cruise will have a small angle of attack and ... | |
| multi wing hydroplane | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know how much distance is needed between a front wing and a rear wing if the front ... A: Marty The front wing will have a lift force and trailing wake that will induce a downwash on the ... | |
| thinking about studying aerospace engineering | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I am pretty much impressed by the suggestions you give to the people and this time I am sure I’ll ... A: Rohit Going back to school to restart a career is a good option. With your degree and experience ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: can you please tell me which university will be best to apply for aeronautical engineering courses ... A: Generally, state colleges are cheaper than universities or private schools. Do a google search on ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: i am sanjog from Nepal.I am in grade 12and want to study A.E in usa.I have queries like what sort ... A: Sanjog The information you seek can be found at the many university websites. The University of ... | |
| for experienced | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i am a software engineer currently working in a Multinational Software firm in India. I pursued my 4 ... A: 1. Software programming is a big help in engineering studies. 2. Software programming is not a ... | |
| Wind Turbine Propeller Configuration | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: 1. Would it help an Offshore Wind Turbine to have more than three blades? 2. If I had a coaxial ... A: Alexander 1. Hard to say. Wind turbine performance depends on many factors such as mission (power ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineer Career Questions for School | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Paul, I am doing a class project on Aeronautical Engineering and need to interview an engineer. It ... A: Matt, I get this question often. I have a canned answer that may or may not answer all your ... | |
| Aerospace | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: which one is in great demand? A: Aeronautical and mechanical engineering are fairly similar subjects. Both deal with the basic ... | |
| ONE MORE about Dymaxion bus | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Bucky himself talked about difficulties in a crosswind, but thought that drivers could compensate ... A: A tapered car should have reduced side forces on the aft end where the side surface area is less. ... | |
| Centrifugal fan, wind scoop, air pressure differentials | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: My questions are listed on the accompanying drawing, which shows a roof-mounted "wind scoop" box ... A: Bob The purpose of a ducted air system like yours is to get the airflow to the fan with as few ... | |
| ONE MORE about Dymaxion bus | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Bucky himself talked about difficulties in a crosswind, but thought that drivers could compensate ... A: Judy I think you are asking a market force question rather than a technology question. First, a bus ... | |
| Winglet | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Great day! I believe when an aircraft in flight condition, the twin vortex will be generated behind ... A: How Run 1. The winglet does not change the total integrated vortex strength, it merely spreads the ... | |
| blower wheel wind generator housing | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: so will thank you in advance for your forbearance. I want to maximize wind air flow through the ... A: Bob If I understand correctly, you intend to take a normal centrifugal fan (not a turbofan) force ... | |
| Fuller's Dymaxion Car | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: First, thanks for doing this! I'm writing a book about great inventors and their failed inventions ... A: You have a lot questions piled up. Let me start with the first one - yes, I can think of reasons ... | |
| blower wheel wind generator housing | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: so will thank you in advance for your forbearance. I want to maximize wind air flow through the ... A: Not sure what a tyro is. Your squirrel cage fan is unusual. Most squirrel cage or centrifugal fans ... | |
| Fuller's Dymaxion Car | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: First, thanks for doing this! I'm writing a book about great inventors and their failed inventions ... A: When I said full-sized car I should have said standard rectangular car or truck. The problem with ... | |
| Fuller's Dymaxion Car | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: First, thanks for doing this! I'm writing a book about great inventors and their failed inventions ... A: Judy Yes, you could design a car that could fly. But why would you - it would be a lousy car and a ... | |
| Designing for scale slow flight | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Watching videos of aircraft at the Hobby Lobby site and comparing wing loadings of aircraft, it ... A: Gehan I am not familiar with the NASA foilsim code, but it looks like a nice interactive tool. I ... | |
| falling ojects from the sky... | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: To whom this question may concern: I am posting this question on the internet as to find answers to ... A: J You have a real mystery. I think we can agree it is not a meteorite. Plastic could not survive ... | |
| Designing for scale slow flight | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Watching videos of aircraft at the Hobby Lobby site and comparing wing loadings of aircraft, it ... A: Gehan Yes, low wing loading goes with low speed. Consider the basic aerodynamic lift equation which ... | |
| sequential inflation | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: How can i vary the length and width of a rubber or plastic tube /valve inserted inside a garden ... A: Mark The most reliable and accurate valve for this application is a solenoid valve. A solenoid ... | |
| Chemical Engineering ==> Aeronautical Engineering | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My name is Siddhartha Roy and I am currently in my 3rd Year of Chemical Engineering. I have a keen ... A: Siddhartha 1. Yes, NASA employees chemists and I assume chemical engineers. But NASA only ... | |
| Credibility of college | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a student of Emirates aviation college in Dubai.I am pursuing a course in bsc aeronautical ... A: Huzefa I am not affiliated with any school so I cannot answer your question. But many foreign ... | |
| sequential inflation | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: How can i vary the length and width of a rubber or plastic tube /valve inserted inside a garden ... A: Mark Unless this is a trick question, I don't see why the same valve in each section won't do the ... | |
| Aeronautical engineers and physics | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: For my 12th grade physics class I have to pick a career and write the ways they use physics. I was ... A: Aeronautical engineers use aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, gas dynamics, etc. to ... | |
| current reaserch goin on in aeronautical engineering | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: this is Parth from , NJ. i would like to ask you that which specialization in aeronautical ... A: Parth If you visit the NASA websites such as: http://www.aeronautics.nasa.gov/fap/aboutus.html you ... | |
| Wetted area | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: What exactly is wetted area? Richard A: Wetted area is a term used to compute skin friction drag of a body or wing. Since drag is ... | |
| Questions about Aeronautical Engineering | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: To Sir: I am a student in Brooklyn Technical High School and I am doing a project about ... A: C, I get this question often. I have a canned answer that may or may not answer all your questions ... | |
| Graguate school | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: going to complete my undergraguate on Mechanical engineering in next year.But after finishing that ... A: Salekin Students from all over the world study in the U.S., so I would be surprised if your degree ... | |
| Propeller Twist Angles | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Soderman, I'm Matt Orloff and am working on a science fair project on how twist angles affect ... A: Matt Propeller blade twist is used to optimize the angle of attack of each blade section. Because ... | |
| aeronautical career | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm 21, and completed my(3 year) diploma course in aeronautical engineering;mech option last year. ... A: Vinnie I assume in this job market companies are inundated with resumes from people looking for ... | |
| Day to day | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: 1) How would you describe your job and what you do each day? 2) What things are you and others in ... A: Billy, I get this question often. I have a canned answer that may or may not answer all your ... | |
| props | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Well try this: I see your discussion on props. I have an experimental 4 place aircraft with 250 hp ... A: Mo Dihedral is a common technique for adding roll stability to an aircraft. When an aircraft in ... | |
| 3 BLADE vs 2-Blade propellers on Cessna 182 | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: Will a 3-blade propeller on a Cessna 182-L outclimb the same airplane with a 2-blade prop? Our ... A: Probably, but at the cost of less cruise speed. But I can't say definitively without knowing more ... | |
| Advice on an aeronautics career | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I am a prospective undergraduate student in a university and has the prospects of pursuing ... A: Ateh I can only speak for the U.S. system. In this country none of those choices would be suitable ... | |
| practical uses for maths in engineering | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping to study aeronautical engineering at university. Can you give me precise and practical ... A: Yes - precisely speaking, engineers must have a working knowledge of algebra, vector analysis, trig, ... | |
| using a wind turbine to help power a vehicle | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am building a solar electric car and want to also attach a wind turbine (obviously I am trying to ... A: Ben If you were capturing natural wind you might be able to generate much more electrical energy ... | |
| Engine failure -Cessna 152/172 | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding how an aircraft might behave after a real engine failure in a cessna ... A: Anil I don't have enough flight experience to answer your question from first-hand knowledge. ... | |
| C-D nozzle | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know if a C-D nozzle at least ome meter long could be used as an aspirator. And ... A: By connecting one end of a tube into a small hole in the venturi and the other end to a vacuum ... | |
| PLTW: engineering interview | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Paul I'm a freshman in high school and i have to do an interview for PLTW i don't really have any ... A: Andrew, I get this question often. There must be a rash of interview projects in high schools around ... | |
| just asking | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I graduated college in the Philippines with a degree in Bachelor of Science in aeronautical ... A: There is no national license for aeronautical engineering. Some states may offer that, but not in ... | |
| Propellars | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Pumps transfer energy from a source(engine) to a fluid (air). Why is a propellar considered a ... A: Rick I think of a pump as a device that moves fluid from one place to another or generates pressure ... | |
| Engineer Project | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: My son is a sophomore in high school and working on a big project. He must interview an ... A: Yes Lynn, I get this question often. There must be a rash of interview projects in high schools ... | |
| props | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Well try this: I see your discussion on props. I have an experimental 4 place aircraft with 250 hp ... A: Mo Propeller performance depends on many factors such as aircraft mission (low speed vs high speed), ... | |
| research paper | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Soderman I am a high school senior doing a research paper about the physics of flight and I am ... A: Seth You are correct, propeller blades are spinning wings, and pitch is the propeller blade's angle ... | |
| torsion | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I am currently an undergraduate doing a bachelor in aeroengineering. I was doing my lab report when ... A: Jason You are stretching my brain to recover information I learned in college 45 years ago. But it ... | |
| research | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My name is Katelin. I am a high school junior in New York. I am enrolled in an engineering academy ... A: OK Katelin, I'm going leap to the conclusion that your first question does not refer to my ... | |
| aeronautical jobs | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a resident of India my aim is to become an aeronautical engineer I am 16 doing 10+2 i have ... A: Srikanth Here is list of top engineering schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| research | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My name is Katelin. I am a high school junior in New York. I am enrolled in an engineering academy ... A: Yes, I am really an engineer. I decided in high school that I wanted to be an engineer because of my ... | |
| career? | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm not an American resident.How to get into NASA after completing my Ms in aeronautics? A: NASA only hires U.S. citizens. However, NASA uses many contractors to do various types of jobs ... | |
| Project Interview for Manor New Tech High School | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Soderman, My name is Natily and I am currently a 10th grader at Manor New Tech in Manor, Texas. I ... A: Natily I get so many of these type questions that I have a canned response I hope will suffice: ... | |
| are women any good in aeronautics field? | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: i am a high school student from india n plan on doing aeronautical engg after my school. but all my ... A: Chaithra I can't speak for India, but in the U.S. women in engineering, even aeronautical ... | |
| what master degree in aviation can a computer engineer have? | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: i am computer engineer i would like to have master degree in aviation field "i love aviation it is ... A: Tarek I can't speak for Germany, but in the U.S. all aerospace companies have teams of computer ... | |
| aeronautics for high school | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Describe the duties and responsibility of someone working in engineering? Do you work with people, ... A: Max - some of your questions are unclear. What does... Vacation ?... mean to you. So I will give ... | |
| cost of aeronautical engeenering in us | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Sir, i am from nepal and i like to make my future in aerospace field.so sir i like to know the ... A: Aayush Each school is different, so I checked my alma mater - University of Washington, which is a ... | |
| Field of Aeronautical Engineering | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am Phillip, currently a sophomore in high school. I have to compose a report on a field of ... A: Generally, aeronautical engineers design and develop aerospace devices such as aircraft, missiles, ... | |
| general info on aeronautical engineering | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a high school student doing a research project on aeronautical engineering. I am having trouble ... A: Eddy Future engineering students would be wise to take all the math and science courses they can get ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: what is the salary earned by an aeronautical engineer? what is the uniform of an aeronautical ... A: Gowri Depending on many factors, an aeronautical engineer in the U.S. might start at $60,000 per ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My name is Andrew Jackson I am a senior at McDonough High school and I am doing a project for my ... A: Engineers must have as a minimum a bachelor's degree from a qualified engineering school. It took ... | |
| carrer... | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have done my B Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation securing 72% marks in India. But I have ... A: Majinder Each school has its own requirements, but generally graduate study in aeronautical ... | |
| Senior Project | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a senior project for my Physics Degree and would like to do my research paper in the area ... A: Jason My first thought is that a proper jet engine with turbine and compressor would be much too ... | |
| Studying aeronautical engineering at USA or UK with scholarships | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Sir I want to study aeronautical engineering either in USA or UK but i cannot pay the whole cost ... A: Sachendra Scholarships are based on academic performance and need and special circumstances (e.g., ... | |
| fluid mechanics | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know about the effect of bending a CD nozzle at its throat on the regular equations ... A: Ngole You haven't given me much information on which to base my answer. How much of a bend, 10 deg, ... | |
| Drag force on buoy doublet | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: Two spherical buoys are attached by two short lines of same length to a single anchor point. What ... A: Marc I hope I am not helping with a homework problem. A quick analysis of the problem leads me to ... | |
| Wind turbine | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to design and build an axial wind turbine, 6 - 7 ft high, 3 -4 ft diameter. Any ideas on ... A: Chuck I suggest reading the following report which addresses that veryNREL Airfoil Families for ... | |
| sahaj again | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: in my last question wht i meant was i ve just finished my grade 12 without taking math and if i get ... A: Sahaj I don't see why you couldn't study in the US. Students from all over the world study here. ... | |
| sahaj again | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: in my last question wht i meant was i ve just finished my grade 12 without taking math and if i get ... A: Sorry Sahaj - You can't be an engineer without taking math. Engineering is all about math and ... | |
| Airfoil Characteristics | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I am doing an Extended Essay for the IB program on airfoil characteristics. My question that I have ... A: Jonathan Of the parameters you listed, chord would have the strongest effect on lift because lift is ... | |
| re: Aileron Flutter in Grob Twin 2 Sailplane | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: our ailerons show flutter at airspeed well below VNE (135kts). Have stripped, re-faired and ... A: Sorry Andy, I have never worked on flutter. I assume that once the ailerons are balanced and ... | |
| Favorite | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: If you don't mind, I would like to ask you a personal question. What is your favorite area in ... A: I favor aeroacoustics in all aspects (propeller noise, airframe noise, jet noise, flow noise, wind ... | |
| M.S. in Aerospace | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Currently, I am entering my first year of college on my path to an M.S./M.E. in Aerospace. I will ... A: Brock Aerospace is very close to Mechanical Engineering and it would be fairly easy to move to ... | |
| about aeronautical engineering | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: hey i just finished my grade 12 from Nepal and i am planning to go to china to study aeronautical ... A: Sorry Sahaj, I don't quite understand your question. I believe you are asking if you can study in ... | |
| ques | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: what is best to pursue aero-space,nautical.i really want to know the key differences between these ... A: Your question is unclear; I believe you are asking the difference between aeronautics and aerospace. ... | |
| best angle versus best rate of climb | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: best angle of climb ceiling (absolute)is always lower than best rate of climb ceiling for a ... A: Patrick By definition, at the aircraft ceiling it can climb no further. It doesn't matter if it got ... | |
| A.M.E OR BE in aeronautical engineering | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: which is valuable B.E in aeronautical engineering or Aircraft maintanance engineering A: Aeronautical engineering is valuable for design and development of aircraft. Aircraft maintenance ... | |
| regarding ms in aeronautical eng | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: H! i am a b.tech electronics & communication student. can i do master in aeronautical eng? and which ... A: Generally, electronics and communication is not a suitable preparation for graduate work in ... | |
| Mechanical VS Aeronautics | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: SIR i am doing mechanical engineering and wish to do masters in aeronautics from a reputed US univ. ... A: Mechanical engineering is usually considered good preparation for graduate work in aeronautics. ... | |
| About complex mathematics of Aeronautical field | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a student of aeronautical engineering (now in 3rd year) from India. I am facing a lot of ... A: Sudarshan I know of no special math book for aeronautical engineering. Aero engineers use the same ... | |
| helicopter balde balancing | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: ..I'm involved a heated debate about balancing model helicopter blades. The discussion is centering ... A: You are on the right track. Proper helicopter rotor balancing requires that the spanwise and ... | |
| Post graduation in Aeronautical Engineering | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: Sir Can you guide me eligibilty for Post graduation in Aeronautical Engineering . Whether ... A: Satish You should contact the school of choice or check their website to find exact requirements, ... | |
| thrust calculation | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am doing a project for which can you help me about how can I calculate and design a system ... A: How to get the engine... or how to get the height? Aniket - your questions are so vague I don't ... | |
| Aeonautical engeneering | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a student of Nepal and I had just completed my higher education taking math and physics as a ... A: Manoj Aeronautical Engineering is the study of the science of flight. Aerospace Engineering is the ... | |
| about aeronautical eng | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: hey..my name is parth.m frm new jersy ,US. m very keenly interested in doing aeronautical ... A: Parth A list of the best engineering schools in the U.S. can be found here: ... | |
| Engineering Schools | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior in the IB program at Palm Harbor University High School, FL, and I am interested in ... A: The only school I am familiar with in Florida is Florida State U. though I seem to remember that ... | |
| about aeronautical eng | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: hey..my name is parth.m frm new jersy ,US. m very keenly interested in doing aeronautical ... A: Parth - The economy is bad, but I would be very surprised if an engineer with decent grades could ... | |
| Wind tunnel blockage for turbines | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I am currently doing a project about Vertical Axis Wind Turbines and i am planning to build a ... A: Eshwar I don't know enough about your model to answer definitively. If your model was a solid 2 m ... | |
| PG course after Aeronautical Eng degree in India | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: sir: My son is going to complete BE Aeronautical Eng degree in India in 2009. I would like to ask ... A: Ratna Here is a list of good engineering schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| Air-vent duct noise | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: But, it has one annoyance that's driving me crazy - the ventilation is incredibly noisy. I'm hoping ... A: Dave You do need to read some of those or other books about silencers. The airflow does not go ... | |
| retake classes? | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I was reading some of the questions people have asked you about college and life as an aeronautical ... A: 1. The schools that were popular at my research center were Texas A&M, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, ... | |
| Air-vent duct noise | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: But, it has one annoyance that's driving me crazy - the ventilation is incredibly noisy. I'm hoping ... A: Sorry for the tardy answer, I have been helping fight forest fires in Northern California. But I am ... | |
| about tution fees | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: sir how much it will cost to study in europe or in u.s.a? i am a student from bangladesh.can i get ... A: Education in Europe is free for citizens; I don't know about foreigners. In the U.S., college ... | |
| wings | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Ive been struggling with the math for lift for wings. Id like to build something like a dirigible ... A: I'm curious about the design of your aircraft because conventional dirigibles don't depend on wing ... | |
| MS in aeronautics | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I am currently pursuing Instrumentation engineering as my bachelors degree. I am interested in ... A: Tejas To switch from instrumentation engineering to aero engineering would probably take some extra ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I am currently doing B.Tech in Information Technology and would like to do M.S in Aeronautical ... A: Niharika I am unsure which country you are asking about. If it is the U.S., aero engineering is ... | |
| to know about dual course | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i want to know whether their is any university which can provide me aeronautical engineering degree ... A: In the U.S. the schools I have heard offer both are North Dakota State, Embry Riddle, and Arizona. ... | |
| Airplane stop in mid air? | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: My friend claims to see with his own eyes, more than once, that the airliners can stop moving in ... A: If an airliner stopped in midair it would fall from the sky. They need airspeed to sustain lift on ... | |
| skills for aeronautical engg. | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Can i do aeronautical engg. course after the diploma in computer engg.. A: If you mean an aeronautical course leading to a Bachelor's degree, the answer is probably yes. If ... | |
| difference between aerospace eng&aeronautical eng | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Could please explain me what is the difference between Aerospace engineering & Aeronautical ... A: For all practical purposes, there is no difference. Aeronautical Engineering was the original name ... | |
| aeronautics engineering | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: what job will i get if i take a major in aeronautics engineering? ANSWER: A job in aeronautical ... A: Ben Starting salaries depend on many factors such as your academic performance, job experience, ... | |
| problem of age? | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: state long beach. do you think my age and school choice will hamper my job prospects. A: Michael I wouldn't think so. Forty is not that old, especially to me at 64, and it is illegal to ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering College.... | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I am currently a junior in high school and want to persue a career in Aeronautical Engineering. I am ... A: John You need to study all the science and math classes you can get - especially physics, advanced ... | |
| aeronautical vs mechanical for undergrad | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Paul...my very bright son yearns to study aeoronautical engineering..he's a junior, good grades, ... A: Congratulations on some good opportunities your son has earned. In my experience, all engineering ... | |
| Masters in aeronautical engineering | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: R/Sir, I have completed my BS(Computer Science). Can i stands for Masters in aeronautical ... A: It is doubtful that computer science student would have taken the courses necessary to qualify for a ... | |
| anhedral/dihedral, re: F-4 Phantom | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: In the F-4 Phantom flight manuel it describes the wing tips with obvious anhedral and stabilator ... A: Rick Like almost all aircraft the F-4 has wing dihedral for lateral stability. Side slip to the ... | |
| Can i do MS in aeronautical engg with bachelors in automobile engg | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, I am from India. I did my Bachelors in Automobile Engg and i have an experience of 2 ... A: I'm not sure because I never heard of automobile engineering and do not know what you studied. If ... | |
| doing MS aeronautical after doing bachelor degree in automobile engineering | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: i have completed my high schooling.. i am very much interested in doing my masters in ... A: I'm not sure because I never heard of automobile engineering and do not know what you studied. If ... | |
| masters in aerospace | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: i am currently in electronics and telecommunication engineering . am i eligible for masters in ... A: Rohit Each school, each department has its own requirements. Only the schools can answer ... | |
| Query | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I am from India. I did my Bachelors in Mechanical Engg in 2006 and worked in IT industry for 2 ... A: No, you have the right engineering degree, and experience in IT will be a plus. But jobs are ... | |
| Aero Dynamic 5th Wheel Camper | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13000lb 5th wheel RV that has a rounded front but a square rear end. my question is can I ... A: A shoe box is always a problem aerodynamically, but there may be a few things you could do. First, ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: i've been wanting to build planes since i was little and being seventeen i think i may actually be ... A: You don't need to be an aeronautical engineer to build an airplane, but it would help a lot. To ... | |
| Butterworth Filter | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure you can address my question but I am using a Butterworth Low Pass filter to smooth ... A: I think you have made a good choice of filter with Butterworth. It is the cleanest low pass filter ... | |
| how do i start | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i'm from africa and my hope is to become an aeronautical engineer in future but i don't have any ... A: Isaac You would not be the first to enter college without a formal education, but it is becoming ... | |
| aerospace engineering and aviation | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Hey, Ever since I was a kid I always loved flying. Here recently I have been taking flight lessons ... A: Austin An engineering degree is a great asset and would be important to getting a good job. ... | |
| Ice melting | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: What is the best way to keep an ice cube from melting? What do i have to put in on? (sugar, salt, ... A: Diego This isn't exactly aero engineering, but I will take a shot at this. The best way to keep ice ... | |
| e&c vs mechanical engineering for aeronautics | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: sir I am doing electronics and communication(e&c) engineering now and planning to do MS in ... A: Shonal I cannot speak for the education experience in your country (India?), but in the U.S. an ... | |
| sat | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: good morning sir sir i am doing my +2 in india and willing to go abrod (usa)for my ... A: Srikala Here is a list of the best aero engineering schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| wind tunnel blockage correction | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: We plan to measure the forces on a cantilevered cylinder in our wind tunnel. the blockage ratio can ... A: Hanfeng I suggest Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing by William Rae and Alan Pope, 2nd edition, John ... | |
| about aeronautics | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: i am a student of fyjc science stream!!my age is 16 yrs.i wanted to know how to become an aeronautic ... A: To become an aeronautical engineer you must complete 4 to 5 years study in an engineering college. ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineer Questions | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: How long was education duration for you for becoming an aeronautical engineer? Was it boring or ... A: 1. 5-1/2 years 2. It was fun. 3. Back in the sixties, it cost about $5,000 per year. 4. U. of ... | |
| College | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I always loved working with planes my whole life and want to get a degree in it, but i heard it ... A: When I graduated from high school, I entered Oregon State University engineering school and stayed ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering Careers | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Ok, so I would like to ask you if you know of types of specialized Aeronautical Engineering jobs. ... A: Sorry Allison, if you really hate Algebra 2 you would hate to be an engineer. Engineers don't have ... | |
| want to become astronomer | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I had just given my tenth boards in india.I want to ask that which subjects should I go for to ... A: Anumeet For astronomy, you should study as much physics and math and chemistry as possible. ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering Careers | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Ok, so I would like to ask you if you know of types of specialized Aeronautical Engineering jobs. ... A: Yes Allison, there are many specialized jobs that Aeronautical Engineers do, too many to list here. ... | |
| DETAIL TO BECOME GOOD AERONAUTICAL ENGG. | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I AM AN 15 YEAR OLD BOY. I WISH TO BECOME AN AERONAUTICAL ENGG. PLEASE CAN YOU EXPLAIN ME THE ... A: Atul I can only speak for the U.S. In this country, high school students with good grades in math, ... | |
| Colleges and becoming an astronaut | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I have been accepted to Embry Riddle- Daytona for engineering and to Purdue but I could not get into ... A: Corey Only Purdue can answer your first question. Once you get established in school, talk to one ... | |
| wind tunnel corrections | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: what are the calculations used in solid blockage,wake blockage,tare and interference ... A: Jai Books have been written on this subject, which is much too broad for me to answer in detail. I ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: how do yo use physics in aeronautical engineering and what education do you need. A: Angel Most engineering technical areas such as kinematics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, strength of ... | |
| information | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: From which university in US can i pursue BS in aeronautics ,what is the duration of the course and ... A: Shalini Here is a list of schools in the U.S. offering Aeronautical Engineering: ... | |
| Lift - mass deflection | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I hope this question does not seem obscure. When an object moves thru the atmosphere, such as an ... A: Michael I am not sure of your question, but let me try to clarify a few things. The lift on a wing ... | |
| Report | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a report about Aeronautical Engineering and need to know what this job includes, how much ... A: Aeronautical Engineering involves research and development of aerospace products, especially ... | |
| college and salary | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: What courses should I take if I wanted to be an Aeronautical Engineer and what is the lowest to ... A: In high school you should take as much math and science as possible. In college, you would enroll ... | |
| Aerodynamics and mechanical engineering | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I am 10 and home-schooled. I want to make a fan pack (like a jet pack)only with a fan to lift me. I ... A: Andrew I can't answer that without knowing something about your fan and how the air makes the fan ... | |
| canard's overall efficiency compared to conventional aircraft | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: It does appear to me that pound for pound, horsepower for horsepower, that the canard designs ... A: Kim The canard has the advantage over the tail mounted stabilizer/elevator in aircraft ... | |
| want to opt for aerospace engineering | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Im a student persuing B.arch (architecture) degree from India and presently in 4th year. I always ... A: I am not sure about India, but in the U.S. architecture students only get a small sample of math and ... | |
| Transfering to US from UK (Aeronautical Degree) | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I am studying BEng Aerospace Engineering in one of the university in UK. I was wondering that UK has ... A: Possibly. But the only ones who can answer that definitively are the schools that you might be ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering vs. Aviation | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a Junior in High School and am considering pursuing a career in Aeronautical Engineering but I ... A: Anthony In my opinion, the best pilot is an aeronautical engineer because he has the best knowledge ... | |
| propulsion system for an uav | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am currently a third year mechanical engineering student in the University of Mumbai. We, a ... A: Sagar This is a nice system analysis problem. Given your mission requirements (airspeed, altitude, ... | |
| aeronautical undergraduate colleges | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My son is a senior in high school and he hopes to become an aeronautical engineer. He also would ... A: I see that Embry Riddle (ER) was only ranked against schools that offer the bachelor and master ... | |
| How to be an aeronautical engineer in Canada | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: We are Burmese-Canadians, currently residing in China. My son is in grade 10 at Nanjing ... A: Thida Your son needs to take as many math and science classes as possible since that is the essence ... | |
| aeronautical undergraduate colleges | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: My son is a senior in high school and he hopes to become an aeronautical engineer. He also would ... A: Debbie There is no hard and fast rule about school choice, but my experience is that it is very ... | |
| Adission for M.S. in abroad | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I am studying 3rd year B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering at India. I wanted to know what are the best ... A: Here is a list of the top aero engineering schools in the U.S.: ... | |
| A.E schools and employment. | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Soderman, I am currently enrolled in a top Aviation school in Florida and the cost is absolutely ... A: Mona The choice of school is a very personal thing that includes not only the excellence and ... | |
| A.E schools and employment. | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Soderman, I am currently enrolled in a top Aviation school in Florida and the cost is absolutely ... A: Mona I think that is basically true - a good solid bachelor degree can be obtained from many ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in pursuing a career in aeronautical engineering . is it a good career choice ? i am ... A: Rohit It is an excellent career choice, and you have an excellent chance since your English ... | |
| Jet fuel | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Paul, what would be the difference between kerosine and JP-4? Thankyou. Rob A: Not much since JP-4 is 50% kerosene and 50% gasoline. JP-4 has a slightly higher heat value: 43.8 ... | |
| Internship @ NASA | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior M.E. major applying for a position in NASA's undergraduate student research program ... A: I offer the same answer to this question I gave recently that I got from my former colleague Ken ... | |
| Internship @ NASA | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a senior M.E. major applying for a position in NASA's undergraduate student research program ... A: Sam What a nice project. If I were reviewing your essay, I would hope that you touch on two key ... | |
| aircraft brakes | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: do you have any information on how aircraft brakes are produced and designed, what materials are ... A: Jonathan I have had only one other brake question. Here is my answer which may be of help to you ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: My son wants to study aeronautical engineering for his BS degree. He is about to finish his high ... A: Tim Your son has some nice choices. Those are all excellent schools I believe. I worked with ... | |
| after completeing aeronautical B.e | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I will be completing my aeronautical engineering next year...and i want to take airlines management ... A: Sorry, I have no first hand knowledge of airline management. I assume these are the people who ... | |
| need advice | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: sir,I have just completed my gce o & a levels.if i get a b.e degree in mechanical engineering ... A: Kratu To get a definitive answer to your question, you must examine the entrance requirements of ... | |
| need advice | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: sir,I have just completed my gce o & a levels.if i get a b.e degree in mechanical engineering ... A: Kratu I have no idea what gce o & a represent, and I am not sure what a b.e. degree is. In this ... | |
| boeing series | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: we know that the Boeing series of planes.. Boeing 747, 757, 787.. etc.. can anyone tell me.. what do ... A: Krupa Consider B747-100 or A310. It is mostly marketing. B stands for Boeing (it used to stand for ... | |
| enquiry | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: i am a graduare of mechanical engineering in nigeria i want to know if i could do a masters in ... A: Iwarimie Yes, I assume you could study for a masters in aero engineering. You would need to examine ... | |
| which is the best combination | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: How are you Sir?First of all i want to inform you that this is going to be a long question but ... A: Leaanmark You can earn a degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or a degree in each. I ... | |
| Wind Tunnel contraction | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: Paul, I am a postgraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Trinity College ... A: Shane I punted your question (American football term, sorry) to my former NASA colleague Ken Mort, ... | |
| education | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I graduated USMA in 1988 with a BS in engineering - I am now 41 years old and want to resume my ... A: Christopher Depending on what basic courses you feel you need, you might try a junior college. ... | |
| Aeronuatical Engineering | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: i am in 12th grade and am trying to explore a new field. Aeronautical Engineering seemed interesting ... A: Mike Aero Engineers study lots of math and science in engineering school. The early years are ... | |
| names of aircafts! | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: ! Sir, My question to you is ,,what is the significance behind the naming of different ... A: It is mostly marketing. B stands for Boeing (it used to stand for bomber), A stands for ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: "how much physics do you need to be an aeronautical engineer? What kind of physics is it?" A: Sam Most engineering students took physics in high school and at least one year of classical ... | |
| question on wind tunnel | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: i am 4th year mechanical engineering student at institute of engineering, pulchowk campus, nepal. ... A: Santosh Those are very good questions. I recommend the book Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing by W. Rae ... | |
| help | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Sir i am doing my final school year and awaitin for my results, i am abit confused about my career ... A: Binoj I don't know anything about opportunities in South Africa, but generally speaking engineering ... | |
| is it worth to spend tons of money on commercial piolet training in india. | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: respected sir, can commercial pilot trainig after 12th standard in india secure a good job easily? ... A: Varun I am an aeronautical engineer in California. I am not sure what the 12th standard is. I know ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: i am 12th i am interseted in studing aeronautical engineering what are the entrance exams i had to ... A: Vishal I know of no entrance exams for aeronautical engineering, unless you are speaking of the ... | |
| Aero Careers in US | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Paul, I am US student and I will be seeking out a job in the Aero industry next year. Just so you ... A: Kyle Congratulations on getting this far. You are where I was 40 years ago, and it has been a good ... | |
| aero engr vs aero science | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: How would you explain the difference between aeronautical engineering versus aeronatical science to ... A: Aeronautical engineering is a profession dealing with the design and development of aerospace ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering Course | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Hon'ble Sir, It is my great privilege to ask you sir. Now I am studying in 12th Sc. and thereafter I ... A: Ms. Swati Vyas Sorry, I know nothing of the Indian education system. Let me repeat that for the ... | |
| boeing 737-800ng | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: why is it that flaps 15 on the Boeing 737-800ng adds 10 knots to the Vref and none of the other ... A: Kelli Your question is a little unclear. Are you asking me if 737-800 flap 15 adds 10 knots to the ... | |
| Subjects | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: Im a 13 year old in grade 8. Next year I'll be choosing my GCSE subjects and I have considered a ... A: Neamah For engineering, you want to study as much math and science as possible. From your list, I ... | |
| Aeronautics Engineering | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: My son is studying now in the secondary school. Next year he can eligible for Engineering College. ... A: Mangaldasan Being American, I am not familiar enough with Canadian schools to recommend one, but I ... | |
| Flight | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I understand that when a plane is flying, lift is created by the air rushing over the top of the ... A: Jim You are correct - lift is created by high speed airflow over the wing upper surface, which ... | |
| study aeronautical M.S.degree | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: respected sir, my son is going to complete bachelor degree in mech.engineering.he wants to do M.S.IN ... A: Ramachandran Here is one list of the best universities in the U.S.: ... | |
| Chinook Lycoming 712F Engine | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Ordinarily, the Lycoming 712F engine has a maximum N1 of 107%; however, as the outside air ... A: Ian I am an aerodynamicist, so I cannot answer your question definitively. However, I would assume ... | |
| Helicopters in vacuums | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: If you put a small, radio-controlled helicopter inside a big enough vacuum chamber, would it be able ... A: Pete Assuming the helicopter had an electric motor, the rotor would turn, but the helicopter would ... | |
| Query regardinf M.S/M.E in Aerospace Engineering | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Respected Madam, My name is Kapil and I am writing this email from ... A: Kapil I am not a madam. Nor do I know if you are qualified for graduate work in an engineering ... | |
| aeronautical engineering studies | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: respected sir, i am a student from nepal and i aspire to become an aeronautical engineer. right ... A: Dipesh I don't know what schools would be good for you, but this website lists the best engineering ... | |
| information | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I am about to start my aeronautical engineering, I just want to ask that is it a worthable ... A: Aeronautical engineering is a great profession with excellent opportunities. Will you get a ... | |
| enquiry | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I want to know that if somebody has done aeronautical engineering and want to join NASA what is the ... A: Check the NASA website for employment details. Basically you need a desirable skill, excellent ... | |
| flight dynamics | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: Im a student who is pursuing a BE course in Aeronautics and i happen to come across on Porpoising ... A: Nirmal Porpoising is a vertical sinusoidal oscillation in an aircraft fligh path. This can be ... | |
| MAV | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: sir, im a final year student of BE Aerospace at IST Islamabad, Pakistan. i need ur assistance in ... A: Waqa I don't see why not, others have one it. See: ... | |
| aerospace | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: 1)like what is this topic "aerospace" all about? 2)is there any degree regarding aerospace?if yes ... A: Aerospace is a general term referring to the science and industry of air and space flight. ... | |
| Induced Drag Momentum | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I know the explanation of induced drag as the energy wasted in the vortices, which manifests itself ... A: Joseph Most aerodynamic problems are analyzed with a coordinate system attached to the aircraft, and ... | |
| Induced Drag Momentum | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I know the explanation of induced drag as the energy wasted in the vortices, which manifests itself ... A: Joseph I don't understand your questions completely, so let me explain what I think are the ... | |
| AE in US requirements | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I am getting out of the Marine Corps next years after 5 years,5 years that I have been out of high ... A: Justin I suggest finding a good junior college and taking as much math and science as possible. In ... | |
| High School Engineering Essay | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: Soderman, I'm a sophomore in high school doing a report on Aerospace engineering. In our ... A: I am now retired,l but can answer your questions in past tense. a) Physics, chemistry and all the ... | |
| aerospace undergrad FYP | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I am a student of final year of Undergrad studies in aerospace engineering. i wanted to have some ... A: Irfan You are right - depending on your resources, designing, building and testing a rocket is a big ... | |
| Graduate School | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: currently I am an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Stony Brook ... A: Yes Jessica, many companies and NASA especially will pay for graduate studies in return for a ... | |
| Graduate School | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: currently I am an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Stony Brook ... A: but here goes. I never heard of a school requiring a student to apply for a research lab position. ... | |
| Graduate School | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: currently I am an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Stony Brook ... A: I think graduate studies in Aero Engineering is a great choice, and I think the schools are making ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: respected sir , welll .. im doin my 12th right now and want 2 b an aeronautical engg for the spring ... A: Udaya I'm not sure what you mean by scope for a course.... perhaps you could try some other words. ... | |
| Reverse Thrust vs. wheel brakes | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: Does reverse thrust is mandatory in order to land a "big" aircraft (like a 737-800 or an A320), or ... A: Marcelo My understanding is that all commercial aircraft must be certified to land using brakes ... | |
| enquiry | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: sir, is there any institute in india that offers an AERONAUTICAL ENGG. degree after 4 yrs of course ... A: Sandeep I know nothing of the Indian education system. I do know that you must be a U.S. citizen to ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kevin. I'm currently residing in Abu Dhabi,U.A.E. I'm planning to pursue my career in ... A: I think the opportunities for Aero Engineering are as good as ever. Check the Boeing (or similar) ... | |
| Propellers | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: On a propeller if you were to add a blade but leave the pitch the same what effect would you see, ... A: Ken This is a difficult question to answer without more information about the propeller and mission. ... | |
| Becoming an Aeronautical Engineer | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm interested in becoming an aeronautical or aerospace engineer, and was curious about what I ... A: Geoffrey To be an aero engineer, in my opinion you need an MS degree in Aeronautical Engineering. A ... | |
| Is eyesight a problem? | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I know the procedure to become an aeronautical engineer. I am 16 years old. I am very much worried ... A: Kaylan Don't worry. In my country eyesight is not important to being an aero engineer as long as ... | |
| Qualitites of Flying Machines | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Paul. I work for a children's museum. I am developing an exhibit on flying machines (both aircraft ... A: I said that incorrectly. To fly you need shape and speed to provide lift, and you need thrust to ... | |
| Qualitites of Flying Machines | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: Paul. I work for a children's museum. I am developing an exhibit on flying machines (both aircraft ... A: I like your list, but I would offer some modifications. A machine can fly if: 1. it is lighter than ... | |
| Best angle of climb speed vs Best rate of climb speed | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: I would like to come back, if I may, to the question asked by Terry Taylor about best angle and best ... A: Patrick Sorry for this late resonse, but here goes. Consider a propeller aircraft climbing at the ... | |
| calculating force of diff wind speeds | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: im writing a technical report on the design of some wind sails which I hope will catch the wind only ... A: Sheila - It is not clear from your description if your sails act more like parachutes or sailboat ... | |
| Rising/falling pitch and volume of Aircraft | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: Why, when an aircraft approaches (far overhead), does the engine noise suddenly become audible, and ... A: Mark You haven't told me what kind of aircraft this is. If it is a propeller aircraft, many of them ... | |
| Dart Drag Coefficient | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the typical drag coefficient of a tranquilizer dart. A: Mohammad - Sorry for the delay, but I have been doing a little literature search on your question. ... | |
| Rising/falling pitch and volume of Aircraft | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: Why, when an aircraft approaches (far overhead), does the engine noise suddenly become audible, and ... A: Mark - I am not sure I understand your description of events perfectly. I believe you are saying ... | |
| worried about | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: TO Mr Paul Soderman Thanks for taking the time to read this, well I'm a 16 years old Mexican and i ... A: Emmanuel Don't be worried. The best choice for a career is to find something that really interests ... | |
| Undergraduate Schools on to Grad School | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Paul - My son is currently a junior in HS and has done well enough in SAT test to be considered by ... A: Gary - MIT is a great school, but I would not hesitate to send my son to Cal Poly SLO. At NASA, I ... | |
| Flight smoke | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: Always wondered why the Jet planes leave a long stream of smoke whiich is visible from the ground as ... A: Good question Mohan. What you are seeing is the wake of the airplane, which is a natural process ... | |
| From Bachelor's in Engineering in Information Technology to MS in AeroSpace/Aeronautical Engineering | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I did my Engineering in Information Technology from an Indian University however, I am intrested to ... A: It sounds like your math background is adequate, but one year of physics may not be enough science. ... | |
| From Bachelor's in Engineering in Information Technology to MS in AeroSpace/Aeronautical Engineering | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I did my Engineering in Information Technology from an Indian University however, I am intrested to ... A: Raj - Normally, entrance to an MS program in Engineering in the U.S. requires a BS in engineering or ... | |
| propeler | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to build some kind of herb dryer, crucial part of it is a fan, and I need some formulae ... A: Nighthawk - predicting fan performance can be done, but it is a difficult process that requires a ... | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm presently a first year student in Aerospace engineering at Penn State University in University ... A: Vaisakh - I can't think of a bad Masters program in Aero Engineering. In term of reputation, the ... | |
| aeronautical engg. | 3/3/2007 |
| Q: i am a 15yr girl studying in 9th std.i have a keen interest in aeronautics.now,from 9th std, onwards ... A: Sorry Madhurima - I know nothing of your educational system. I do know that you have to get high ... | |
| UAV | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: Paul, I am a grad student in Human Factors. Do you have any information on the current trend to ... A: George - All I know is that a friend of mine, Jim Pugh, is doing his PhD thesis in Switzerland on ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering in American Universities | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I am a Sri Lankan. My son want to study Aeronautical engineering Degree. He is a tennis player. He ... A: I am not sure, but I would imagine that some schools such as Stanford U. or U. of Southern ... | |
| Related to Clutch | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: question is related to Automobile design but due to lack of auto design expert I m posing this ... A: Abhisek This is a little out of my field, but I assume that the moment of inertia of the test plate ... | |
| Experts Needed for dissertation | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: Are the tecnologies involved with noise control result in aviation technicians to mantain component ... A: Janet Aircraft noise control components could be classified as either airframe or engine components. ... | |
| Experts Needed for dissertation | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I am a doctoral student at the University of LaVerne in need of expert participants such as ... A: Janet I am always willing to help a student, but I must tell you that I know nothing of aircraft ... | |
| malaysian institute of aviation technology(miat) student | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: hye mr. paul soderman.my lecturer had gve me an assignment. what is the different between ... A: Aviation is a noun synonymous with aircraft systems or aircraft fleet. Aerospace is a noun that ... | |
| Rocket_launch | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: Why are the rockets launched only in the morning? Does earth's momentum or atmosphere has anything ... A: Good question - launch windows. You can launch a rocket anytime you like, but rocket engineers like ... | |
| Help!!! | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: Paul, I will be completing my Instrumentation engineering this June. I want to get into NASA.What ... A: Sid - you didn't mention your nationality. Assuming you are a U.S. citizen, you have as much chance ... | |
| Aeronautical Engineering Colleges/East Coast | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: My son is to attend college for Aeronautical Engineering. Problem is that he can't seem to find (or ... A: If you do a google search on aero engineering university, you will find a bunch of them such as: U. ... | |
| Wing design | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: When the first super-long haul jets came (1980's)in I noticed that they had vertical fins flicked up ... A: The vertical fins are called winglets. Winglets are designed to reduced aircraft induced drag by ... | |
| math | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: is maths really important for aeronautical engineering?if yes what topics in maths are important? ... A: Yes Raunak - math is very important in all engineering fields. The topics include algebra, ... | |
| requirements | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: i study in the UAE...doing my 12th grade(EDEXCEL board)...(n hope i am not too late) i wanted to kno ... A: Sorry Ryan - I don't know what AS or A levels represent. I'm not even sure where UAE is. Your best ... | |
| do i need chemistry | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: i am going to go to grade 11 and wanted to decide my subjects. i just wanted to know if i needed ... A: Yes - Unless they have changed the rules since I was in college 45 years ago, all engineering ... | |
| Mechanical engineering / Aeronautics | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I am a mechanical engineering student, although I have a great interest in Aeronautics studies for ... A: Medarado Mechanical Engineering is fairly close to Aeronautical Engineering, especially if you take ... | |
| helicopter lift? | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: Sir, Please I know zilch about everything. Can you tell me how much horsepower I would need to lift ... A: Chris - I don't know where to begin except to say that a helicopter is one of the most complicated ... | |
| Winglets | 9/24/2006 |
| Q: Regarding winglets on transport aircraft, I have a question on maximum crosswind components. The ... A: I hadn't heard of this restriction on winglets, but it makes sense. Winglets are designed to ... | |
| Porpoising | 9/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions regarding aeronautics. I was wondering if u could answer them. Is it ... A: The type of porpoising that is dangerous for aircraft is pilot-induced-oscillation. That has been ... | |
| advise in career. | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to enrich my knowledge in Aeronautics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler design, ... A: Ramon A good book on aeroacoustics is Aeroacoustic Measurements, Thomas Mueller editor (Springer). ... | |
| Jet engine exhaust | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: When jet fighters are pouring on the thrust, the exhaust flame from the engine is conical with rings ... A: Mark A jet operating at design speed will not create shock waves. But when the pilot pours on the ... | |
| What engine on a jet engine is critical? On a 4-engine | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: ·What engine on a jet engine is critical? On a 4-engine A: Maurice All engines are important, but a 4-engine aircraft can fly on three engines in an ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: I found out about u from the internet. I myself am interested in the aeronautical engineering, and ... A: Ahmad I only know about American universities. Admission is based on high school grades, SAT ... | |
| Flat Bottom | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: If the bottom of the car is covered and flat, will it improve its aerodynamics? Why? A: Yes, drag will be reduced because the turbulence and resistance caused by air flowing around the ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: sir, i have qualified in aeronautical entrance examintaion test,got admission in a college and ... A: Go on line and check the course requirements for your school and major. I expect it will show lots ... | |
| Max. CFM from a 25mm diameter fan. | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm working on a project that involves moving air through a 25mm diameter pipe with a 75mm length. ... A: Bear I would buy a commercial fan used for electronic cooling of that diameter and modify it to work ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: What are the requirements for becoming an aeronautical engineer? A: A B.S. degree and, in some cases, an M.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering (sometimes called ... | |
| areonautical engineering | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: sir, Are Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials subjects important in areonutical ... A: Yes - aero engineers often design hardware for wind tunnel or laboratory tests that require analysis ... | |
| areonautical engineering | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: sir, i am a student of B-Tech Mechanical engineering.In future i want to pursue Master of technology ... A: Sarat First, take all the fluid mechanic courses you can find. Then, any courses in control ... | |
| principle of flight | 8/24/2006 |
| Q: Respected sir , please explain about boundry layer sepration?. A: Fluid flow along a duct or over a surface will be retarded at the wall by viscosity. The thin layer ... | |
| Directional Control Valve Chatter | 8/22/2006 |
| Q: What causes chatter in directional control hydraulic valves? I have a four way, three position DCV ... A: Without details on your valve geometry and flow conditions, I can't be sure of what is happening. ... | |
| aeronautical eng. education | 8/9/2006 |
| Q: I am helping my son research schools in aero eng. We would like information about how the schools ... A: You are doing a good thing - researching a school and career choice can remove a lot of uncertainty. ... | |
| Careers in aeroacoustics | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: I have recently completed a PhD in aeroacoustics and am trying to figure out what to do next. Having ... A: I am not up on current job opportunities. Historically, the best aeroacoustic jobs were at Boeing, ... | |
| aeronautical engeneerin | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: i've asked you question before as well. i need to know what are the future oppertunities after doing ... A: Hasna I have no idea how to answer your question. Is there an aerospace industry in Sri Lanka ? ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Contraction Section | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: Paul, I was linked here through google while I was trying to find some info about wind tunnel ... A: The good news is that the flow will accelerate in your contraction. The bad news is that the test ... | |
| Wind tunnel Wall corrections | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: while calculating the downwash correction factor for Agard-B model in low speed wind tunnel, the ... A: Farrukh My understanding of the curves is that the downwash correction factor in your case, delta, ... | |
| My Career | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I am an iranian student , living in South Africa and and i am an grade 12 student and i am looking ... A: I am not currently familiar with the job market. However, I would agree that jobs in aerospace are ... | |
| Blade design | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: I am a flying instructor for the RAF. One of my students asked me why the ceiling fan in the office ... A: Ah James - you didn't like my economic analysis. OK - let's stick with aerodynamics mostly. To ... | |
| keeping cold | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: It is just that i have to have it written up and in school tomorrow and i was not sure whether i was ... A: Wow - Liverpool, home of the Beatles (I think) - my favorite group when I was in college. OK - that ... | |
| Lift produced by circular building | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm planning on building a structure on my property in order to provide a shaded area for barbequing ... A: I understand you already bought the steel ring. OK - all is not lost. First off, my assumptions in ... | |
| Strange Flight Idea (is it possible?) | 6/22/2006 |
| Q: This might seem like a strange question, but I have to ask. As you will be able to tell my ... A: Sean This is not a strange question. Both NASA and the Japanese have built and tested ... | |
| subjects | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: sir, i have qualified in an engineering entrance exam and wish to know what subjects an ... A: Mathematics, Newtonian physics, modern physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, kinematics, ... | |
| Best Angle & Best Rate for jets | 6/3/2006 |
| Q: Please I'm needing the best definition to "Best Angle" & "Best Rate" for jets and all kind off ... A: Here is something I wrote on best climb angle and best rate of climb for propellers. I leave it to ... | |
| the direction of drag around an aircraft wing | 5/19/2006 |
| Q: direction of drag and lifting forces on an aircraft wing? the flow patteren and pressure ... A: Lloyd By definition, aircraft lift is perpendicular to the fight vector and drag is parallel to the ... | |
| turbo fan question help | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: im a mechanical engineer in the polymer sector by trade, but have been asked by by my nephew now ... A: As an aerodynamicist, I don't have much experience with turbomachinery and my jet engine book is ... | |
| bank angle | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering if you could tell me how to determine bank angles for large aircraft such as a 747. ... A: Sophia To determine bank angle, you have to decide what circular flight path you want to fly; i.e., ... | |
| lift and drag during take off / landing | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: i'm a little confused as to how to calculate the coefficents of lift and drag during take off and ... A: The lift coefficient is: Cl = L/qS where L = lift , q = dynamic pressure = rho*V^2/2, S = wing area ... | |
| Wind-tunnel Blockage Corrections | 4/6/2006 |
| Q: I have been researching into blockage corrections for wind tunnel testing; namely the "area ratio ... A: Carlo Wind tunnel walls produce numerous effects on wind tunnel models that are not found in ... | |
| Carbon Fiber Aircraft Brakes | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: I'm a student of mechanical engineering and write my diploma thesis with topic wear and tear. I've ... A: Sorry Jan, as I mentioned in my answer I was quoting a brake expert at NASA Ames. So, I don't have ... | |
| Automated Aircraft | 2/26/2006 |
| Q: I've just read an article in a paper that speculates by 2080's most of the british air force would ... A: One thing I have learned about newspapers and technology is that reporters (or speculators) tend to ... | |
| School project | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- I'm sure you did, but I've been looking and I can't find it anywhere, so ... A: By the numbers: 1. I was a research engineer and Group Leader in a NASA research lab. Our primary ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Contraction Cone | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: Paul, Thanks for the input. As you can tell this project was somewhat mismatched (and to think I ... A: I am not sure what a MAV is (micro air vehicle ?), but I think a scale of 1/12 should work well for ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Contraction Cone | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: I stumbled across your question section at the website here and was pleasantly surprised to find out ... A: Sounds like an interesting project. I can't imagine a big difference between plexiglass and smooth ... | |
| Calculate forces help for a dummie! | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I am not an engineer and want to find out if there is an easy way to find the force required to push ... A: I can certainly have a try at it, but I cannot visualize the problem yet. What is trying to push on ... | |
| Questions About Engineering For Project.. | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: Here Are The Questions Mr. Soderman : 1.) How many hours do you work per week 2.) Is it possible to ... A: 1. I am now retired, but I worked for 37 years at 40 hrs/week unless we were in the middle of a ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 12/11/2005 |
| Q: i assume u must hav a degree in aeronautical engineering. do u like it? i plan on going into the air ... A: Sorry Jeremy, I answered this question two days ago, but it didn't get through for some reason. I ... | |
| regarding fluid mechanics | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: may i know is fluid mechanics related to Aeronautical Engineering? and how does them related to each ... A: Yes, Tyrone - fluid mechanics is closely related to aeronautical engineering. Fluid mechanics is ... | |
| aeronautics | 11/20/2005 |
| Q: i crave to become an aeronautical engineer.But i have shortsight & my power is -3D.Is 6/6 vision ... A: Good vision helps, but it is not a requirement for aeronautical engineering. A friend of mine at ... | |
| Is Va only represent a positive Gs load? | 10/24/2005 |
| Q: Va (maneuvering speed) is determined by airpcraft model. It respresented the highest speed that a ... A: My pilot friend Mike Reinath provided this answer: Well, I think he is asking about stall at ... | |
| Fan-blade pitch | 10/14/2005 |
| Q: My question is with regard to the pitch of the lift fan in my hovercraft. I am using the MultiWing ... A: Sorry Yahaya - My reply was blocked by a KOA campground firewall I believe. I am on vacation. Here ... | |
| Fan pitch | 10/11/2005 |
| Q: I learnt a lot by reading your various answers to questions posted by people who wants to know more ... A: I apologize for being late with my reply as I am on vacation and just found your message. I am also ... | |
| AIRCRAFT STEEP TURN | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: Good Day! My question is related to fighter jets. When these jets e.g. F-16 make a steep turn or ... A: Good question. Natural flow visualization around aircraft can be caused by a number of phenomena. ... | |
| Questions | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if I coud ask you a few questions. 1)How long do you need to go to school to obtain ... A: 1) An engineering degree takes 4 or 5 years to obtain (5 is more common). An MS graduate degree can ... | |
| Colleges | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: I am helping my son begin a search for colleges on the West Coast-Rocky Mountain region that offer a ... A: The only school that I am sure offers a BS in Aeronautical Engineering (aero) is my alma mater U. of ... | |
| Pitot Tubes | 9/13/2005 |
| Q: I was looking at the diagram of a pitot tube on the Nasa website. I think that i could make one in a ... A: At the low speed of most wind tunnels, air is almost incompressible. So the density in the test ... | |
| Pitot Tubes | 9/11/2005 |
| Q: my name is Sam Logan and at present i am enrolled in the IB Diploma course. As a requirement I must ... A: There are a number of ways to measure wind speed. One can use an anemometer with spinning cups or ... | |
| electrical engineering:canada | 9/5/2005 |
| Q: heloo sir, im pinak an aspired electrical engineering student. im about to go to canada for doing my ... A: I'm sure there are excellent engineering schools in Canada. Electrical engineering can be difficult ... | |
| EXPLANATION OF WORDS AND PHRASES TAKEN FROM THE BOOK "BORN TO FLY",by Michael French | 9/4/2005 |
| Q: Can you please explain the following words and phrases, taken from the book "BORN TO FLY,by Michael ... A: Good questions. I am trying to improve my French and sympathize without your quest for perfection ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: i am a 16 yr girl studying in 10th std in bahrain.i like aeronautical engineering.i want to take ... A: I am sorry, but I live in California and know little of schools in India. But I do know that you ... | |
| General Question about the Field | 8/22/2005 |
| Q: I am 27 years old and I am considering a degree in aerospace engineering. I have a question that is ... A: John I wouldn't worry one second about age discrimination in your situation. The maturity at 31 ... | |
| correct institute and degree for bright career | 5/24/2005 |
| Q: sir i have completed my 10+2 in Kendriya Vidyalaya in Hyderabad in India.Now i am loking for an ... A: Durlav Congratulations on your choice of professions. I found aeronautical engineering to be a very ... | |
| subjects i need to study in 11th standard | 5/2/2005 |
| Q: i am nikhil madaan from india.Sir can you please tell what subjects i need to study in 11th standard ... A: I am not familiar with the Indian education system, so I don't know what the 11th standard is. ... | |
| Airspeed changes, Best Angle, Best Rate | 4/30/2005 |
| Q: I did a Google Search and came up with this site. Thank you for this opportunity. I'm an airline ... A: You mention two types of airspeeds without clarification. If I understand correctly, you are ... | |
| Little sticks on an airplane's wing (and tail) | 4/21/2005 |
| Q: Whenever I fly I've noticed little sticks on an airplane's wing and on the tail. What are they? ... A: It looks to me like those on the wing are electro-static discharge rods that bleed static charge ... | |
| shock waves | 4/17/2005 |
| Q: I became interested in shock waves after seeing a picture of an F-14 creating some kind of cloudform ... A: Yes Jeff - any object moving at or above the speed of sound will create a shock wave. It doesn't ... | |
| Air Force One | 4/10/2005 |
| Q: Don't know if this is your department or not, but here goes.... Does Airforce One have any sort of ... A: Bob Air Force One is a very special plane. It has such things as counter measures to defeat air ... | |
| Design of a non-powered glider | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you again. But i just cant seem to get the iteration formular right. Is it possible ... A: OK - you have airfoil shape, span, airspeed, and payload. Pick a chord. Compute area and weight. ... | |
| What after aeronautical engg (UG).... | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: Sir, I want to know more on the aeronautical engineering studies. What are the further ... A: Justin In the US, the first degree is the B.S. in engineering, but the M.S. is highly recommended ... | |
| Design of a non-powered glider | 2/26/2005 |
| Q: I have asked about the jettison of the engine the last time round, and now i faced another ... A: Ngoh You must include the induced drag in your calculation since it can be quite large. Once you ... | |
| Scramjet Lift Coefficient | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering what the lift coefficient of a scramjet would be. I'm thinking about the new X-43A ... A: Mandeep You haven't told me what flight condition you are considering. In cruise, lift coefficient ... | |
| Jettison of Engine | 2/15/2005 |
| Q: I am a student studying for a diploma in Singapore. I have heard that a civil airplane can jettison ... A: I know of no aircraft that can jettison it's engines in flight. The complications of safely ... | |
| Muffler design | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: Sir, 1)can you highlight some basic fundamentals involved in muffler design? 2) can you suggest some ... A: Srivatsan There are many type of mufflers depending on the noise problem to solve. For common ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering | 1/19/2005 |
| Q: I am completing a report on Aeronautical Engineering and would like to know what exactly ... A: Sorry Tova I have been away from my computer. Aero engineers do research and development of ... | |
| asking about aerospace engineering and auronautical engineering | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: helo sir my name is swapnil from india (nagpur) i m in final polytechnic(diploma) in computer ... A: With your background you could be a computer programmer in the aerospace industry. But if you want ... | |
| Vibration | 12/27/2004 |
| Q: Can u plz tell me that what are the effects of fuselage and engine on vibration characteristics of ... A: Fuselage and engines have everything to do with vibration of an aircraft. Imagine a beam with an ... | |
| aeronautical engineering | 12/26/2004 |
| Q: which university should i study after my tenth? i am having a bit of squint eye but i am wearing ... A: I don't know what university to recommend, since I don't know what country you want to study in. As ... | |
| Wind Screen | 12/14/2004 |
| Q: Paul, You may remember me from the ReSound program to develop a small wind screen for a ... A: How nice to hear from you. I'm glad someone remembers that good work we did. As I recall, the ... | |
| New Aviation and Space Science Olympiad for Africa | 11/24/2004 |
| Q: Request for assistance. The NYDT, based in Pretoria, South Africa, does career path development in ... A: Sorry, I was out of town when you sent this message and I forgot to sign off. Anyway, I would be ... | |
| airliner engines | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: A friend and I were commenting the other day how it is very rare to hear about an airliner gliding ... A: Fortunately, unpowered landings of commercial transport are rare nowadays because of the redundancy ... | |
| ducted fans | 11/13/2004 |
| Q: I am building an airboat,I'd like to use a ducted fan instead of a propeller. I've read up enough to ... A: GC You are asking for technical details that are outside my expertise. I recall a few generalities ... | |
| ducted fans | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: I am building an airboat,I'd like to use a ducted fan instead of a propeller. I've read up enough to ... A: Guy It is difficult to answer your question without knowing anything about your design ... | |
| Wind Tunnel Measures | 11/10/2004 |
| Q: I am a seventh grader doing a science project for school. I am testing the effects of different size ... A: That is a very good question. Drag measurement is very important in wind tunnel research; real wind ... | |
| Aeronautical engineering as career | 11/8/2004 |
| Q: I am a 16 years old girl, studying in INDIA (delhi). I want to take up aeronautical engineering as ... A: The aerospace industry is somewhat depressed right now because of fuel costs and economic problems ... | |
| aeronautical engineering entrance examination | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: hai_i am studying 12 th std i am interested tostudy the aeronautical engineering course . i want ... A: I am not sure if you are referring to an aeronautical engineering course in India or the U.S. If it ... | |
| reverse motion | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I'd like to know how commercial planes leave the park. Do they use reverse thrust or is it the ... A: Commercial aircraft are pushed back from the gate by a ground vehicle that pushes on the the nose ... | |
| What is the best way from keeping an ice cube from melting? | 9/14/2004 |
| Q: What container could i make to slow the process of ice melting? A: Any high insulating material formed into a container would work such as styrofoam. A really exotic ... | |
| thrust | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: My question is,at what point in the exhaust slipstram of a stationary fan or jet cease to be thrust ... A: That is a good question. As far as the fan or jet engine is concerned, thrust occurs at the ... | |
| career in aeronautical engineering | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: i write from kerala in india doing my +2 and wish taking up aeronautical engg next year. i know what ... A: I can't answer your first question because I don't know what a cbse 10th grade exam is. Suffice it ... | |
| The building of a efficient flywheel | 5/12/2004 |
| Q: I submitted to you yesterday a question about the building of a 'Flywheel'. ... A: Sorry I mistook you for another student looking for an easy homework answer. Flywheels is a very ... | |
| ducted fan blade design | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: I'm working on designing a ducted fan for large scale model use and I wanted to know what airfoils ... A: You asked a tough question. I understand that modern fans now have three-dimensional blade design. ... | |
| Aeronautics | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: I have a whole stack of questions, help with any of the following would be great, thanks! I was ... A: but that was 40 years ago. Here is what I remember. 1. Handling quality refers to the response of ... | |
| Career | 11/5/2003 |
| Q: I am 16 years old living and studying in India at Mumbai.I got 92% in my icse Board examination(All ... A: Imran You ask a difficult question because a career path is a very personal venture. I can only ... | |
| Studies in Aeronautical Engineering. | 9/20/2003 |
| Q: I am a Civil Engineering graduate and presently working as a software programmer for a CAD software. ... A: Raj I have no idea about financial assistance, but there are many good Aero Engineering schools ... | |
| Carbon Fiber Aircraft Brakes | 8/14/2003 |
| Q: I am a 50 year old airline pilot. My dilemma: I fly the B767 and B757 series aircraft, the B767s ... A: Rick I finall got an answer from a lady who is a carbon fiber expert. You asked a tricky question, ... | |
| Propeller design | 7/9/2003 |
| Q: I see many different aircraft propeller designs. Naturally there are advantages with fixed blade ... A: Chris Propeller design is complicated by the many variables involved. But lets consider some ... | |
| Lift,does it make things go up? | 6/28/2003 |
| Q: This is a kind of nutty question maybe but,if you have two wings facing each other,(attached to the ... A: Yes, if you blow air over a wing you will get lift (and drag and pitching moment). In principle, ... | |
| Turbulence and Airplanes | 5/25/2003 |
| Q: How do pilots know of an incoming turbulent air? What instruments detect these signs? Can you ... A: That is a very good question Bryan. NASA has been trying to figure this one out for some time. ... | |
| fluid mechanics | 1/24/2003 |
| Q: I guess you are familiar with boundary layers, and here's myHow can the shape of cumulus clouds tell ... A: I am familiar with boundary layers, but most clouds are out of the earth's wind boundary layer, ... | |
| Ram jets | 1/7/2003 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me - i am thinking of designing a small model ram jet. - about 4" ... A: Scott A ram jet has relatively few, yet critical components. Since ram jets are designed for ... | |
| Hot air balloon ascending rate | 11/18/2002 |
| Q: I'm developing a hot air balloon simulation program for my research project and thus, I need to ... A: Wong This is a tricky question depending on the detail you want to get into. There are many ... | |
| Distance and Degrees | 9/10/2002 |
| Q: Given: A golfer putts a ball 18.0 ft at 60 degrees north of east, and then putts the ball 6.0 ft at ... A: Courtney I don't usually do homework problems, but this is simple vector summation, so I had a go. ... | |
| Submarines | 5/19/2002 |
| Q: I am attempting to help my 6th grade daughter write a report on how a submarine works. I have been ... A: This is a little out of my area - I work with aircraft rather than submarines... but they are ... | |
| Petrol Quility | 4/13/2002 |
| Q: What tern was given for measurement of quality of petrol What sort of engines are 4 stroke, 2 ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by quality. Heat value is most likely what you mean. It is measured in ... | |
| Airplane Crashes | 3/14/2002 |
| Q: Why can't manufacturers put a large parachute on each wing tip and one on the tail section that ... A: Well, Rodney, that is not a terribly bad idea, just impractical. Before I explain why, in fact some ... | |
| HELP HELP HELP!!! | 3/9/2002 |
| Q: Hey there... My name is Kirsty and I'm in a bit of a pickle... I am studying engineering subjects at ... A: OK Kirsty, don't despair. There is plenty of time for that later. Meanwhile, we need to break your ... | |
| in situ calibration | 3/6/2002 |
| Q: I'm not sure that you can help me, but maybe you can point me in the correct direction. Im doing ... A: If you contact Dr James Bell at NASA Ames Research Center ( jhbell@mail.arc.nasa.gov, 650-604-4142), ... | |
| Aircraft skin | 1/23/2002 |
| Q: I would like to know the thickness of aircraft skin and if it could be cut into strips and ... A: Cam Those are tough questions. I can only guess that aircraft skin is around 1/32 inch thick ... | |
| Model plane muffler design | 1/21/2002 |
| Q: Do you have any thoughts on design of a simple muffler system for my engine. It is a 100 cc boxer ... A: My first thought would be to look for a commercial muffler. There must be designs on the market for ... | |
| Best rate and angle of climb? | 3/29/2001 |
| Q: Soderman, I am currently a student at Southern Illinois University studying Aviation Flight and ... A: I am not quite sure what your question is unless you merely want some comments on propeller aircraft ... | |
| mir physics | 3/22/2001 |
| Q: With the Mir satellite hurtling to earth, I'm wondering why we didn't decide to send it out into ... A: Yes, exactly. space stations only have enough thrust to maneuver and slightly increase their orbit ... | |
| A novel gas burner | 2/18/2001 |
| Q: Excuse me, but this is rather long and takes some explanation. I have run into the problem of ... A: Bruno You need the speed of the detonation wave in the tube. A good discussion of this can be ... | |
| Question? | 1/29/2001 |
| Q: Im a freshmen currently attending Hampton University and I have a few questions to ask you, if you ... A: Michael - I may have answered this twice, or I may have clicked the wrong button and it went ... | |
| What are pressurized airplane... | 1/14/2001 |
| Q: What are pressurized airplane cabins? A: Pressurized airplane cabins are the passenger compartments of aircraft that are sealed and ... | |
| reverse thrust | 12/30/2000 |
| Q: Please could you explain how reverse thrust actually slows a jet aircraft down when it's deployed on ... A: You are right. Heavy, curved cowlings deploy in the jet exhaust such that the jet flow is ... | |
| Temperature measurement | 11/15/2000 |
| Q: I am a university engineering student doing my final year thesis. I am constructing a nozzle flow ... A: The only way to measure static temperature in a pipe would be to have a thermocouple mounted flush ... | |
| Blade design | 10/29/2000 |
| Q: I am doing a final year project of B.E Mechanical Engineering on " Design and fabrication of a ... A: If I understand, your question is - along what line should a wind turbine blade be twisted ? I ... | |
| aerodynamics and angular momentum | 10/17/2000 |
| Q: I have a physics problem that has been bothering me. When you throw a flat (symetrical) disk why ... A: OK - this can be tricky, but let's go step by step. First, a spinning disc has angular momentum ... | |
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Aeronautics, Fluid Mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Noise Control, Muffler Design, Wind Tunnel Research.... I know nothing about India - do not ask about schools, jobs, application requirements, career choices, etc. for India. Please, no text message verbiage; I prefer full words in full sentences. Thanks.
Experience
38 years as research engineer at NASA
Publications
AIAA, NASA
Education/Credentials
B.S. and M.S. Aeronautical Engineering - U. of Washington
Graduate work Standford U.
Awards and Honors
AIAA Associate Fellow (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
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