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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 = ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.: ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.; ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| ... | 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 ...
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| ... | 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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), ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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., ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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). ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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., ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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), ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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