Archive for September, 2009

 

What is considered to be the safest civilian aircraft overall?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
aircraft
Earthling asked:


I’m asking about aircraft that people can actually afford to purchase. I’ve always wanted to be a pilot and own my own aircraft.
I suspect that this comes down to mostly engine reliability.
Am I wrong?
Cessna 172, maybe?

 

Where can i get hold of the relaxtion music played on aircraft?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
aircraft
silk101 asked:


Dear frequent flyers. Where can i get hold of the music played on commercial aircraft while the aircraft is boarding or when the passengers are leaving.

 

How does an aircraft keep going forward even after taking off?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
aircraft
liberating spirit asked:


When its on the ground, probably its because the wheels are rotating. But *** soon as the aircraft leaves the runway what makes it go forward?
so propeller act like a fan and the gas ignition uses third law of Newton?

 

Does a computer engineer play a important role in designing an aircraft ?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
aircraft
JD asked:


I have a great interest in computer and aircrafts, especially military aircrafts. I am planning to do computer engineering and be involved in the designing of military aircrafts (aircraft’s computer).
I need to know whether the US Air Force needs computer engineers and if yes, will a computer engineer be wearing uniform and do they have military ranks ?

 

Is there any kind of man made aircraft that flys quietly?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
aircraft
michaelchasarae asked:


I seen a light with a red blinking one, this aircraft flew through the area quickly, but made no sound. I am looking for the logical explanation for this before I jump to conclusions.

 

Whats the hole at the back of aircraft used for?

Friday, September 25th, 2009
aircraft
Kris asked:


Whats the hole at the back of aircraft used for?

 

What are the various factors that contribute to a smooth landing of an aircraft?

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
aircraft
Sukadev asked:


I observe that some pilots in Indian aircraft do a bad job. Does the total weight of the aircraft (including cargo,passengers,etc.,),quality of the runway,aircraft tires has anything to do with some aircrafts landing smooth or wobbling to scare you to death? Appreciate serious answers

 

What is the new velocity of the aircraft relative to the ground?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
aircraft
Foxychick asked:


A jet airliner moving initially at 300 mi/h due east enters a region where the wind is blowing at 105 mi/h in a direction 28.0° north of east. What is the new velocity of the aircraft relative to the ground?

( mi/h ) & ( ° north of east)

 

What is better – an ultralight aircraft or a powered parachute?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
aircraft
elvisthecatswimguy@ameritech.net asked:


The ultralight is a minimax. www.jdtmini-max.com The aircraft has to be FAR 103 legal.
The max 1030 model. The aircraft has to be under $10,000.

 

anyone want to tell me how to launch and retrieve aircraft in flight?

Monday, September 21st, 2009
aircraft
magnetic_azimuth asked:


this has been done, it was an aircraft carrier actually, launching and retrieving aircraft in flight.
fantastic!

i often ask questions and they die of old age with no answers.

i have seen old films of these in action, talk about innovative.

i often wonder just how far our technology will go. an uncle used to build rockets and atmospheric research devices, some carried by balloons. a good friend of mine makes airplanes for a major company here.

i like ships, air or water, space or inner space

good work!