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physics enthusiast and electric bassist, recovering ex-engineer (there's a 12-step program for that but it's notoriously ineffective). Tries to answer questions on the stack exchange in order to help people and improve his game. Website full of weirdly cool stuff he's done at www.nielsenkillowatt.com

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36 What could explain the fact that during 1976-80, I used to hear commercial jets make sonic booms while flying overhead? Jul 7 '20
31 Why are the colors of the MiG-15's attitude indicator inverted? Jan 26 '20
30 Why does Boeing use a trim wheel in the 737 and not their other products? Apr 1 '20
27 Why is there a maximum landing weight limit? Jan 7 '20
25 How does increasing the size of a jet engine make it more fuel efficient? Dec 21 '19
25 How can flying high minimize drag and increase fuel efficiency? Oct 16 '18
23 Why are the guns on the AC-130 not mounted on the underside of the aircraft? Aug 28 '20
22 Why do these aircraft in long term storage have air and power connections? Jun 28 '20
22 Why does a stall decrease lift, rather than increasing it? Sep 18 '18
21 Why are piston engines so unreliable in airliners? Dec 21 '18
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