If someone bought a commercial airplane for private use (for instance a B777), can extra fuel tanks be added for extra range (Let’s say for example in the cargo or between walls)?
This is often done when brand new aircraft are delivered to the customer, short haul aircraft in particular when crossing the Atlantic or Pacific can have “ferry tanks”…
Would the Spruce Goose have actually flown, apart from on its test flight? Would it have made it across the Atlantic?
Several years ago a British university programmed the specifications and parameters of the Hughes H-4 Hercules “Spruce Goose” into a flight simulator which had been developed for testing aircraft designs. You…
What is the funniest Irish joke?
An Irishman goes into a bar and orders a drink. After a bit of friendly chat, the bartender asks, “ Are you a Catholic or a Protestant?” “Neither,”…
Why were British Harriers not used in Falklands War?
They were but British pilots were not considered good enough to fly the McDonnell-Douglas Harriers in proper combat so the US sent their Marine Corps. pilots and aircraft…
Why is 30 years old too old to fight a war?
The oldest soldier in my platoon in Bosnia was 32. We called him “grandpa”. He was quite fit (he didn’t drink alcohol or smoked) but there were only…
Would the Russian Navy send submarines to within the territorial waters of the US?
The territorial limit is 12NM. My experience is over 1500 days submerged, in 3oceans and countless sea… both during and after the height of Soviet Cold War operations….
Why is lettuce used in burgers/salad when it adds no value?
I’m going on the assumption that your idea of lettuce is the much maligned Iceberg lettuce. In its defense I’m going to let you in on a little…
Are Americans really as uneducated and ignorant as portrayed in the media?
Yes they are. Meet Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense. During the Senate’s confirmation hearing, one of the Senator asked him about ASEAN, and asked him to named…
What would be the minimum population required to repopulate the earth?
This was figured out about 20 years ago as a consideration for space travel. The minimum population of humans needed to maintain genetic diversity and survive a multi-generational…