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| Subject | Date Asked |
| materials used for landing gear construction | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Sir,could u pl tell me the materials used in landing gear construction? A: Landing gear has been made from all sorts of materials. Modern small airplanes use a simple piece of ... | |
| aviation admission | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: i am in 8 standard.i wish to become a pilot so what preprations should be done to become a pilot A: I'm not familiar with your educational system. If 8 standard means you are in the eighth grade, then ... | |
| Old unairworthy aircraft parts | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I am searching for a way to buy old unairworthy aircraft parts for use in art. I am looking for ... A: My expertise is in the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster transport. But, I'd suggest a couple of avenues. ... | |
| to get guideline | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: i am a student in 3rd year mechanical and have taken a project to make a small aircraft say single ... A: I don't know what country you are in. Also, do you mean "mechanical engineering" when you say ... | |
| Pilot maths | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: So could you tell me if i can be a pilot And also if i dont make it as a pilot what other things i ... A: It looks like you are in England, with the GCSE. I live in the United States and was, once, where ... | |
| Computer Dead Reckoning | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have acquired the following and would like any information you may have available on it. OR maybe ... A: I have 6,738 flight hours during which the computer you have was a primary tool. It is more commonly ... | |
| Aerospace/Aeronautics | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I am really confused by Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Science. I want to study Aerospace ... A: Flying training and aero engineering/aero science are two separate things. You can certainly learn ... | |
| Research - What is so fascinating about aviation | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Good Day Cal Taylor I want to you tell me why anyone(or you) would have a deep passion for ... A: You might as well ask what is so fascinating about classical music or art or literature or sailing ... | |
| querry | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Sir what is the difference between aviation industry and airlines industry A: The aviation industry is the total, all-encompassing thing, within which the airlines are only a ... | |
| looking for your book | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Our campus bookstore has a customer who is interested in purchasing six copies of your book, ... A: Just a follow-up on your question. Does your customer still want six copies of my book aobut the ... | |
| elevators | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: ok i have these notes from my aerospace class THE ELEVATOR IS HINGED TO THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. ... A: Take a look at a diagram of an airplane. The elevator is the movable portion of the horizontal tail. ... | |
| landing gear/under carrage | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Cal, i am not sure if you can help me but your expertise seems most suitable. I am from Australia ... A: clearly formulated question, which is something that earlier questions have not been. Landing gear ... | |
| pilot training | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i have completed my intermediate from india &i want to persue my career as a pilot could u please ... A: You don't say if you have any flight time. To become an airline pilot requires that you have gained ... | |
| C-133 90530 | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I was given the Nostagic Plastics web sight trying to find a model of the C-133. Your book was there ... A: I'm sure I knew your dad, as I was in the 84th MAS (a navigator) when that accident happened. In ... | |
| air transportation | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: i am an aviation student and i need to handle an exhibit regarding air transportation, technical ... A: My area of expertise is the C-133 Cargomaster transport aircraft. To answer your qeustion requires ... | |
| aeronautical engn | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: i hav finished my 12th grade.may i know what is the scope for aeronautics ,mainly for girls. A: Your information does not say where you live. From your name, it appears you might be in India. I ... | |
| how aircraft advances | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: how aircraft moves ahead in ground ANSWER: Your question is unclear. Are you asking about the ... A: I understand your question, now. Think of the jet engine compressor as a many-bladed propeller. The ... | |
| movement | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: how aircraft moves ahead in ground A: Your question is unclear. Are you asking about the difference between airspeed and groundspeed? If ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Cal Taylor
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Expertise
Questions about the Douglas C-133 Cargomaster, its history, operations and technical information. I wrote and published the definitive history of the C-133, Remembering an Unsung Giant: The Douglas C-133 Cargomaster and Its People. Someone has done a good job of extracting material from my book for the article about the C-133 on AllExperts. I AM NOT an expert on educational opportunities in India or other countries and request that such questions be directed elsewhere. I will not answer such questions because I do not have the knowledge to do so adequately.
Experience
I accrued 1,837 hours as a C-133 navigator out of a total of 6,738 flying hours in the USAF. Twelve years of that time were as a crew member, the other years were in various training assignments and as a USAF intelligence officer. My flying experience includes time in the B-52H, C-141, C-133, AC-130, C-130 and the C-5A.
I have considerable knowledge in general aviatio history.
Organizations
Air Force Association, Military Officers Association of America, National Association of Uniformed Services, Vasa Order of America
Publications
Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society; Warbirds publication of the Experimental Aircraft Association; Quarterly of the Jimmie Doolittle Museum, Travis AFB, CA
Education/Credentials
BA, HIstory; MA, Asian Studies; MA, Management
Awards and Honors
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, other military decorations
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