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What might an aircraft designer today think of the idea of using a steam engine to power an airplane?
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Steam engines are too heavy to power aircraft.
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What might an aircraft designer of today think of the idea of using a steam engine to power an airplane?
They would think it's good because people who drive airplanes use it to generate the plane. +++ Allegedly, 6 people found that rhubarb "useful"..... I hope they were not plagiarists! I cannot imagine why a modern aircraft designer would think of using a steam engine to power an aeroplane, because the power/weight ratio is far poorer than that of an equivalently-powerful internal-combustion (inc. gas-turbine) engine, and the overall system is more complicated.
What are the dangers of the airplane?
The airplane can mailfunction its engine and you will crash and about 100ft to the ground and die like a toothpick in half.Easy as that.But hey there might be a miracle.
Minimum speed of an airoplane in air?
Depends on the airplane. A small Cessna might have a minimum speed of 40 mph, while a large passenger aircraft might have a minimum speed of 150mph or more. The actual speed for a given airplane will vary based on weight and flap configuration.
What is the minimum speed of an airplane and the average speed of an airplane?
Simply put, the minimum speed for all aircraft is Vs, the speed below which the wings cannot produce sufficient lift for level flight. You can further refine the answer by discussing Vmcg and Vmca which relate to multi-engine aircraft. These are the minimum controllable speeds on the ground and in the air (respectively) with an engine out and the other engines at maximum power. As for average speed, I'm not sure what you're after here, but one might say that the "average" speed of an aircraft would be the best speed at which it cruises. Cruise speeds are a function not only of aerodynamics, but of cost efficiencies as well and are determined by each operator according to its needs.
What jobs can you get with a bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics?
You can get a job as an aeronautical engineer or as an aeronautical designer with a bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics. You might also be able to manage an aircraft fleet.
How airplane take a turn in air?
Flaps increase air resistance on one wing, causing the plane to turn that direction. Alternately, one might increase thrust in an engine on a wing, causing the plane to turn the opposite direction. Some jet aircraft have attitude jets on the wing tips which can be rotated.
The pilot of a small plane parachutes out when the engine stalls is she more likely to land on water or dry land?
Well, first off, if the engine stalls in a small airplane, the airplane can still glide, and pilots are taught to respond immediately to an engine failure by troubleshooting what might be wrong, going through a checklist, and then preparing for an emergency landing. ("Stall", by the way, refers to the wings of the airplane, not the engine... but that's a whole 'nother question.) In any case, pilots of the vast majority of small aircraft don't wear parachutes (except when doing aerobatics). The primary reason you'd want to leave an airplane in an emergency is because the airframe is damaged and the airplane is uncontrollable--which is an exceedingly, exceedingly rare occurrence, although for this reason, pilots performing aerobatics are indeed required to wear parachutes, in case they exceed the limits of the airplane's structure to the point where it's damaged and unflyable. It's pretty darn hard to do. But if she were to parachute out in this case, she'd land on whatever she happened to be over when she jumped. DCE
Where does a car designer work?
A car designer might work with a car manufacturing facility or with an engineer. A car designer might also work with a marketing firm.
What newspaper was aboard the flight of the first airplane?
The first airplane flight was that of the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on December 17, 1903. History did not record whether a newspaper was taken on any flight, but it is highly unlikely, even if it was kept under their coats, as it might have flown out and damaged the aircraft or otherwise distracted the pilot (n.b., Wilbur and Orville took turns flying their aircraft).
Who might a fashion designer work with?
A fashion designer might work with an assistant or help out other fashion designers.
Can a car engine power a jet fighter?
No. they are two different engine types. A car engine might be used to propel a small airplane with a prop if you could solve cooling issues and keep the carburetor from icing but a jet engine is totally and completely different.
Is turboprop airplane less safe than jet?
It usually depends on the make. Higher end props tend to be safer than jets because of all the problems that might occur on sophosticated aircraft, such as Jets.
