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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Plane movement on land | 2/4/2011 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: Marc,I know that in air the plane moves left/right by its rudder and wings but i want to know that ... A: There are two main types of aircraft landing gear, tricycle and what are called tail draggers. The ... | ||
| Rotor blade planes | 2/3/2011 | Mark Janus |
| Q: Mark,I just want to ask that why the rotor blade planes cannot fly at high speeds specially above ... A: Vehicles with rotating components designed to provide lift or thrust are very much limited in the ... | ||
| Curising altitude | 2/3/2011 | Mark Janus |
| Q: Sir,I just want to know that why the aircrafts cannot fly above a certain altitude like for example ... A: The air is to "thin" at extremely high altitudes... Basically the air molecules settle near the ... | ||
| Aerodyanamics | 1/31/2011 | Mark Janus |
| Q: Sir, as u can see in the picture of f-22 raptor that there is a smoke trail over the wings of the ... A: At the tip of all lifting surfaces (wings, rudder, horizontal stabilizer...) there is a vortex... ... | ||
| wanna be pilot | 1/30/2011 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: as i have a great interest in aeroplanes and stuff but sir i am very confused about aviatiom and ... A: Abhinav: In order to become a pilot but do an engineering degree first, the best path might be to ... | ||
| Aerodynamics | 1/29/2011 | Mark Janus |
| Q: Sir,last month i had to flew to some other city in India. I boarded boeing 737-800.when I sat on the ... A: If I'm understanding you correctly, you noticed the wings curved at the tips... those are called ... | ||
| about flight engineer.. | 1/21/2011 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: Sir..is still flight engineer carrier are valuable today based on our world now with full of great ... A: Rafie; Thank you for your question, I will try to assist! First of all, I must make sure what you ... | ||
| Boeing 787 | 1/16/2011 | Laura Laster |
| Q: What are consequences of Boeing 787 jetliner production delay? In November 2010 The Boeing Company ... A: I believe that Boeing has built a solid reputation for producing quality aircraft, and while that ... | ||
| just wondering | 12/12/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: im a 16 and i would like to ask, what is the future of aviation engineering in 10 years time ... A: I am not an expert in aviation engineering--or, aerospace engineering as it is called in many ... | ||
| Aviation MBA | 12/11/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: I have a question regarding Business Schools with an aviation focus. I am seriously considering an ... A: Patrick: I think that a key thing for you is what "technical background" you have to go along with ... | ||
| Aviation project and career | 12/6/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: Its been a long time since I have spoken to you. Hope you would remember me. I was doing with my ... A: Vinay: The simple answer is that it depends on where you are doing the job interview in the real ... | ||
| Aviation project and career | 12/4/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: Its been a long time since I have spoken to you. Hope you would remember me. I was doing with my ... A: Vinay; It is nice to hear from you again! I am sorry that I missed your friend who tried to ... | ||
| aviation project | 12/3/2010 | Laura Laster |
| Q: I am Vinay from India. I am doing my bachelors in Aeronautical engineering. I am in my final year of ... A: While I am not sure what you mean by a project, I would suggest one that you already mentioned, ... | ||
| Telex tc 200 | 12/2/2010 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: The wire connecting the tc200 main intercom with the box for the rear passengers headsets was ... A: It appears that many people are looking for this manual because Telex no longer supplies one. I ... | ||
| Questions | 11/30/2010 | Mark Janus |
| Q: My name is Zack and I plan on studying as an Aerospace Engineer. I am going to enter a university in ... A: Only you know what you plan to do with your degree (in your country)... and if you don't, you may ... | ||
| Aviation project and career | 11/27/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: Its been a long time since I have spoken to you. Hope you would remember me. I was doing with my ... A: Vinay: Sorry to be so slow in responding to you....it has been a busy time. I was traveling and ... | ||
| How areplane fly | 11/19/2010 | Mark Janus |
| Q: I am bit confused on how aeroplane fly. Some says it gets lifted caused by reaction force. It is ... A: Both views are correct.... If you are considering viewing from a distance, basically Newton's third ... | ||
| aviation admission | 11/8/2010 | Cal Taylor |
| 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 ... | ||
| avionics | 11/1/2010 | Mark Janus |
| Q: what is avionics?can we call avionics engineer also aerospace? aeronautical engineer?if yes then ... A: Although not really my field of expertise, I'll give you my shot at it.... avionics is the area of ... | ||
| shift register of ATC transponder's encoder | 10/28/2010 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: Plz tell me , what is the use of shift resister and clock used in ATC transponder's encoder . A: While I do not fully understand you question I will have to make an assumption of what you are ... | ||
| Loading passengers on an active runway | 10/26/2010 | Laura Laster |
| Q: Is it legal to load or unload passengers to or from an aircraft on an active runway? Not on a ... A: There are situations where this would be possible. However, it would not be safe. A situation where ... | ||
| MS Avionics after B.E. Electrical and Electronics | 10/23/2010 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: I am an Electrical and Electronics Engineering student studying in India. As a child, I was very ... A: I personally cannot answer your question but will refer you to people in the educational field. ... | ||
| Old unairworthy aircraft parts | 10/11/2010 | Cal Taylor |
| 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. ... | ||
| Wright Brothers Aircraft | 9/4/2010 | Laura Laster |
| Q: I don't know if you have the answer, but maybe know of other avenues for the information. Thanks My ... A: Great question. I am not any kind of expert on the Wright Brothers. I think you are correct about ... | ||
| Air traffic management | 8/24/2010 | Christopher McKenna |
| Q: what are flight rules and what is airspace organisation in air traffic management A: The flight rules and airspace organization in the U.S. are established in the Code of Federal ... | ||
| class e airspace with control tower | 8/18/2010 | Christopher McKenna |
| Q: Mr. Mckenna: Hello, sir, my name is Tommy, and today I was informed that there are class E airports ... A: Tommy. As far as I can tell, there can be no such thing. If you have a control tower, you have class ... | ||
| Transponder encoder | 8/16/2010 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: I've read a previous question that you answered sometime ago about blind encoders which relates to ... A: Followup: Has promised I followed up on solid state Ic's. To answer your question further I found ... | ||
| Radio Navigation/ comm. | 8/15/2010 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: I am an A & C apprentice, my question is What is a typical range for VHF transreceiver when we say ... A: The typical range of VHF is 25 miles depending on the terrain. Naturally aircraft range is increase ... | ||
| fluid dynamics | 8/6/2010 | Mark Janus |
| Q: ..i would like to ask you how can i use my knowledge to make some mini projects related to fluid ... A: with very little to go on, you could look up the Coanda effect, the Magnus effect, Kline-Fogleman ... | ||
| Aviation career choosing | 8/1/2010 | Laura Laster |
| Q: I am Vinay from India. I am doing my final year in the Aeronautical engineering Bachelors program. I ... A: I think a good idea for you would be to either continue your studies in aviation safety or airport ... | ||
| Aeronautical carrer choosing | 7/31/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: I wanna do my MSc programme in Human factors and safety assessment. I want to have some clear idea ... A: Vinay: All of the Universities that you have listed from the USA offer reputable master's degrees ... | ||
| Aviation or Aerospace careers | 7/30/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: Looking to research the best college or university for aviation or aerospace for undergraduate BS ... A: Ava: Thanks for your question--from a fellow Saluki at that! I will try to assist! First of all, ... | ||
| Query | 7/27/2010 | Marc Ebelini |
| Q: Sir, I have completed my engineering in Applied Electronics %26 Instrumentation. Please guide me ... A: Questions regarding employment or education I suggest you contact this gentlemen. I only answer ... | ||
| Aeronautical carrer choosing | 7/27/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: I wanna do my MSc programme in Human factors and safety assessment. I want to have some clear idea ... A: Yes, certainly, the Cranfield program is well-known and is one that is respected throughout the ... | ||
| Aeronautical career choosing | 7/10/2010 | D. Norkus |
| Q: I wanna do my MSc programme in Human factors and safety assessment. I want to have some clear idea ... A: Sorry, but I cannot comment on any course or career path in India. As my profile states, I can ... | ||
| Aeronautical carrer choosing | 7/10/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: I wanna do my MSc programme in Human factors and safety assessment. I want to have some clear idea ... A: Vinay: Thank you for your question, I will try to assist! First of all, an MSc programme in Human ... | ||
| aerospace | 7/5/2010 | Mark Janus |
| Q: "hello sir i had finished 12th std. my pcm marks is 86.67% i want in isro or nasa. what are the ... A: Some of what you ask, I am not qualified to respond to.... that said, sure you can get a bachelors ... | ||
| aviation | 7/2/2010 | Laura Laster |
| Q: I am aerospace engg student.I need some information related to aviation accidents and blackbox ... A: I will do my best to help you with your questions: 1) The standard procedure is for the country ... | ||
| Airline growth rate in emerging markets. | 6/28/2010 | David A. NewMyer |
| Q: I am doing some research into expected growth in airlines in emerging markets. I was wondering if ... A: Rowan: I am sorry, but, I do not have good data about aviation growth in emerging markets. ... | ||
| lift vs. downward thrust | 6/28/2010 | Mark Janus |
| Q: There is a concept which I think should be simple, however I cannot understand it. What would be the ... A: When the dust all settles (no pun intended), both methods do the same thing.... they both push the ... | ||
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David A. NewMyer
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Expertise
I can answer questions about aviation industry employment, airports and airport planning and aviation industry regulation (overall regulation of the industry--who regulates what and why).
Experience
I have worked in aviation since the late 1960s, primarily in airports, airport planning and in aviation education. I have done major research in aviation employment and in graduate education in aviation.
Organizations
University Aviation Association since 1982 (President, 2009-2010)
Publications
Collegiate Aviation Review
Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research
Journal of Air Transportation
ATEA Journal
SIU Press
Education/Credentials
B. S. in History and Government, University of Redlands, California, 1969
M. A. in Political Science (Metropolitan Studies), Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 1971
M. S. in Transportation, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1974
Ph.D. in Education (Education Aministration and Higher Education), Southern Illinois University Carbonale, 1987
Awards and Honors
United Airlines William Wheatley Award from the University Aviation Association, 1994 for excellence in Post Secondary Aviation Education
Sorensen Award for Excellence in Research, University Aviation Association, 2008
Past/Present Clients
Prepared airport master plan and environmental assessment reports for several Illinois Airports; prepared two separate airport systems plans for the Chicago area
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