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| Career as a Pilot/Edu | 10/12/2007 | Dottie Norkus |
Q: Although i live in Canada, i think that my question is relevant. Im interested in a career as a ...
A: Sebastian Well, if the airlines in Canada are like the airlines in the USA then...... 1) My ...
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| Rocket Engines | 10/11/2007 | Mark Janus |
Q: I was once told that a rocket engine is actually an inertial propulsion device (totally unlike a jet ...
A: No it is not true that you must have something (surrounding you) to "push" on for propulsion... A ...
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| Rocket Engines | 10/10/2007 | Mark Janus |
Q: I was once told that a rocket engine is actually an inertial propulsion device (totally unlike a jet ...
A: I would have to say that the "speed limit" you refer to for air, land and sea vehicles is imposed by ...
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| Rocket Engines | 10/10/2007 | Mark Janus |
Q: I was once told that a rocket engine is actually an inertial propulsion device (totally unlike a jet ...
A: A rocket engine and a jet engine operate on the same basic principle yet the jet must capture its ...
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| DUIs and Flight Attendants | 10/4/2007 | Dottie Norkus |
Q: Is there a policy within the FAA that states that those with DUI convictions are not able to be ...
A: Maria No, there is no FAA regulation of any sort prohibiting getting hired with a DUI. In fact, ...
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| Thrust from inlet + diffuser | 10/2/2007 | Mark Janus |
Q: I've read that only 8% of the thrust for a supersonic aircraft is generated by the engine, but the ...
A: Rajesh, I'm not sure of where you read that, but... For an aircraft that goes supersonic (like ...
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| ''Differences'' | 9/27/2007 | David J Bentley |
Q: I BELIEVE YOU ARE DOING FINE IN YOUR WORK OF HELPING US, THANKS ALOT. I DO HAVE ONE QUESTION ABOUT ...
A: Sorry Joseph, you got me there. As the training at Embry Riddle is oriented towards pilot training, ...
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| BA degree in aviation | 9/26/2007 | Dottie Norkus |
Q: I have been taking flying lessons since I was 12. I am a junior in HS. I am planning on earning a ...
A: Chase 1) I would like to have your ideas of colleges and the type of degree I should look at for ...
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| looking for good University | 9/18/2007 | David J Bentley |
Q: This is md anwar completed my B.tech Aeronautical engg looking for good opportunity in aerospace ...
A: Aerospace is not my speciality. Embry-Riddle has a good reputation all round. The other universities ...
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| looking for good opportunity | 9/18/2007 | David J Bentley |
Q: This is md anwar completed my B.tech Aeronautical engg looking for good opportunity in aerospace ...
A: I am not an expert in this subject but I know that Flight International magazine produces a very ...
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| Cervical laminectomy | 9/17/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: I was diagnosed with Brown-Sequard syndrome, in which spinal stenosis places pressure on the spinal ...
A: You will be required to complete a certification physical. If you have significant range of motion ...
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| Scope of Avionics | 9/16/2007 | Marc Ebelini |
Q: sir, I am Arslan from Pakistan.I have gotten Admission in avionics engineering at CAE,Pakistan. ...
A: Which is better? That's is open to what you perceive is better. Higher pay or better working ...
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| Cluster plane crashes | 9/15/2007 | Christopher McKenna |
Q: During the search for Steve Fossett... I noticed there were areas where several old plane wrecks ...
A: Assuming that we're not talking about the Bermuda triangle :), I can only hazard a guess. I'm not ...
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| about aerospace engineering | 9/9/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: this is suji from india... i am doing my under graduation in information technology... my question ...
A: Suji, thanks for the question. You would need to consult with the university to see if they can ...
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| DWAI & Class 2 medical certificate | 9/7/2007 | Dottie Norkus |
Q: I was convicted of a DWAI while in NY in May. I have no flight hours/experiance and am trying to ...
A: John, You don't need to show anything to your AME regarding a DUI/DWAI. There is a box on the ...
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| avation | 9/6/2007 | Harris Boyiatzis |
Q: How many and what are the different signs at airports??
A: This is a good question and it might be slightly challenging to find the right answer. First of all ...
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| pressure in space vs pressure in water | 9/2/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: Before I ask my question, I just want to Thank You for devoting your time to answer questions. I ...
A: Jacqui, thanks for the great question, not a lot of people think about this. Okay, the problem is ...
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| Query regarding LASIK | 8/30/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: sir, as i am myopic with high powers.i would like to ask you if I'll be eligible for a CPL after ...
A: I am assuming the acronym CPL is "civilian pilot license." What you are really asking is, "am I ...
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| Getting Started With an Aero/Astro Science Project | 8/29/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: Osborne, I am currently a junior in high school. I am very interested in pursuing a career as an ...
A: Patrick. Okay if you want an experiment that you could actually do, why don't you build a basic ...
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| mba in aviation | 8/28/2007 | David A. NewMyer |
Q: i am a final year student doing my bachelor degree in computer science and engineering. I have ...
A: This is a good question. The answer is, yes, there are normally pre-requisite classes for any MBA ...
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| Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering | 8/25/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: Respected Sir, Can I get direct admission in Master Degree Aerospace Engineering course in US of CAN ...
A: Swati, thanks for coming back. Yes, it will be admittted, however it might have limitations, you ...
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| Getting Started With an Aero/Astro Science Project | 8/24/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: Osborne, I am currently a junior in high school. I am very interested in pursuing a career as an ...
A: Patrick. Sorry for the delay. I should have written you sooner, but I thought about this question ...
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| aeronautical engineering | 8/24/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: i have cleared my 12th grade last year(2006) with physics,chemistry and biology. but i am interested ...
A: Lalit, thanks for coming back. Okay basically broken down: More math, up to vector level math. ...
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| aeronautical engineering | 8/22/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: i have cleared my 12th grade last year(2006) with physics,chemistry and biology. but i am interested ...
A: Lalit, thanks for the question. Answer really is inside of you. I do not have enough experience to ...
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| engine assembly by a private a&p/ia | 8/21/2007 | Marc Ebelini |
Q: Mr Marc: my friend and i have 2 to 3 hi time 1966 io 360 continental in sky masters that need ...
A: Living in Florida is too far for me to help I would not know anyone in your area. An engine with no ...
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| continental io360 piston engine assemblers | 8/21/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: my friend and i own two skymaster with three high time engines all non turbo, we have two cores. i ...
A: Ben, to be quite honest, I've never been near where you are. However I will give you some alternate ...
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| Application for foreigners? | 8/21/2007 | Dottie Norkus |
Q: I am a SriLankan(South Asian Country). Also an holder of valid CAA PPL license. Allthough I am ...
A: "I am interested in joining NTSB, as a student Volunteer & work there itself." There are limited ...
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| Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering | 8/20/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: Respected Sir, Can I get direct admission in Master Degree Aerospace Engineering course in US of CAN ...
A: Swati, thanks for the question. Good news, is that you can go for the masters, better news is you ...
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| Yaw and bank | 8/19/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: To my understanding, yaw will cause a change in heading. So why do we bank to turn, i.e. change ...
A: Shearer, thanks again for coming back. Okay, I have to go a bit more technical here. The velocity ...
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| Yaw and bank | 8/19/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: To my understanding, yaw will cause a change in heading. So why do we bank to turn, i.e. change ...
A: Shearer, thanks for the question. Yaw does not produce turns, it actually just changes the actual ...
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| space ships | 8/18/2007 | Mark Janus |
Q: I know this is'nt exactly your area, but if you were in space on a space ship and you lit up a ...
A: First of all, you would NEVER do this, but in theory the flame would extinguish itself because there ...
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| why use bank instead of just yaw | 8/18/2007 | Mark Janus |
Q: To my understanding, yaw will cause a change in heading. So why do we bank to turn, i.e. change ...
A: The question is a bit out of my area (i.e. stability and control), but yes a turn from yaw alone is ...
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| 3rd class medical after cancer | 8/15/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: Edwards, I recently got over leukemia in the orbit of my eye. It left me with a little wave in my ...
A: I would call FAA at 405.954.4300. The waiting period for certification consideration varies with ...
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| Information | 8/12/2007 | Marc Ebelini |
Q: I Mohd Younus Ahmed from INDIA did my Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation ...
A: Now you have me confused. You can work in any field you want regardless of your degree. In the ...
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| Information | 8/12/2007 | Marc Ebelini |
Q: I Mohd Younus Ahmed from INDIA did my Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation ...
A: Did you followup and contact Embry Riddle? An educational institute are the only ones that can ...
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| Information | 8/11/2007 | Marc Ebelini |
Q: I Mohd Younus Ahmed from INDIA did my Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Instrumentation ...
A: I am not familiar with the education in your country but I will try to response the best I can. The ...
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| regarding aerospace and aeronautical engineering | 8/9/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: i want to go to nasa and i have interest in making aeroplanes , space shuttle and i also want to go ...
A: Rahul, I too have this dream. However the deam comes with an incredible amount of hard work. I ...
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| stress on space shuttle | 8/9/2007 | Joel Osborne |
Q: is their more structure stress on the space shuttle at launch or re entry
A: Answer is really at the launch since there is more weight on the shuttle. However there is a double ...
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| Flight Simulator | 8/7/2007 | David A. NewMyer |
Q: I live in San Francisco and this question may be off-topic to what you anwser, if it is, perhaps you ...
A: I am not specifically aware of Level D sims that are available for hourly use. Normally, operators ...
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| Course after Bachelor in Electronics | 8/6/2007 | David A. NewMyer |
Q: I am in final year of electronics engineering. I wanted to know what courses are available so that ...
A: I think your best bet would be to find an Avionics (or Aviation Electronics) course to take--this ...
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