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niels nielsen

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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30 Why does Boeing use a trim wheel in the 737 and not their other products? Apr 1
30 Why are the colors of the MiG-15's attitude indicator inverted? Jan 26
27 Why is there a maximum landing weight limit? Jan 7
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
22 Why do these aircraft in long term storage have air and power connections? Jun 28
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
20 What does shimmy in nose landing gear mean? Nov 15 '19
19 What is the purpose of a freewheeling unit in an helicopter, if a centrifugal clutch is already present? May 17
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