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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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25 How can flying high minimize drag and increase fuel efficiency? Oct 16 '18
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
17 Does a 4 bladed prop have almost twice the thrust of a 2 bladed prop? Aug 6
9 Do high-wing aircraft represent more difficult engineering challenges than low-wing aircraft? May 15
9 Do all aircraft carry depleted uranium as counterweights? Feb 4
8 Why do aircraft leave the cruising altitude long before landing just to circle? Aug 17
8 What is the purpose of the 787 engines extending on landing? Mar 15 '18
8 What's the difference between Screwjack and Ball screw? Dec 21 '17
8 Is aspect ratio efficiency related to the momentum added to the air? Sep 4 '18
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