Basic aviation websites
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High Flying Bird
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Basic aviation websites
My friend has finally decided she ought to learn a bit about aircraft and how they fly. Probably so she can understand what I blather on about... 
I've had a search through the 'net and found a couple of sites, but nothing that really hits the spot as far as level of complexity goes. She's a smart cookie and doesn't need baby talk.
Does anyone have any suggestions of sites they've used during their PPL training? At the moment I'm after information on lift and piston engines. Thank you!
I've had a search through the 'net and found a couple of sites, but nothing that really hits the spot as far as level of complexity goes. She's a smart cookie and doesn't need baby talk.
Does anyone have any suggestions of sites they've used during their PPL training? At the moment I'm after information on lift and piston engines. Thank you!
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I seem to remember there was a link to an excellent article once posted here all to do with the workings of a constant speed unit.
The author had a whole series of articles to do with a/c etc.
Perhaps someone will remember what I am trying to refer to.
Alternatively, just give her BRL's mobile number. I'm sure he'll provide her with an excellent grounding
The author had a whole series of articles to do with a/c etc.
Perhaps someone will remember what I am trying to refer to.
Alternatively, just give her BRL's mobile number. I'm sure he'll provide her with an excellent grounding
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From: Hiding..... in one hemisphere or another
Aerbabe,
Try here:
http://www.av8n.com/how/htm/intro.html
or here:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...threadid=66205
A
Try here:
http://www.av8n.com/how/htm/intro.html
or here:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...threadid=66205
A
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From: SX in SX in UK
When I get bored, (which is quite often now), I go to this site
Loads of links
There are literally thousands of links here, you can spent hours drifting around in them. Theres even a link to a strange bulletin board called apricot? or is it cherry?? maybe grape? no, its called prune!
(And theres links to sp**ters sites too)
Loads of links
There are literally thousands of links here, you can spent hours drifting around in them. Theres even a link to a strange bulletin board called apricot? or is it cherry?? maybe grape? no, its called prune!
(And theres links to sp**ters sites too)
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From: The Front of Beyond
AB,
Try How Stuff Works seems to be a reasonable intro to the basics of how an aeroplane flys. You should also be able to find out about piston engines (look in the auto section). I think the site also has some animated graphics.
Brooklands
PS - I got an error message each time I changed page, but it doesn't seem to stop the site working
Try How Stuff Works seems to be a reasonable intro to the basics of how an aeroplane flys. You should also be able to find out about piston engines (look in the auto section). I think the site also has some animated graphics.
Brooklands
PS - I got an error message each time I changed page, but it doesn't seem to stop the site working
Some more money for Capt PPRuNe
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From: Ici
Hi AB
Not sure if its the level you're after but a search brought up this:
www.pilotsweb.com/principle.htm
and this:
www.allstar.fiu.edu
Rich
Not sure if its the level you're after but a search brought up this:
www.pilotsweb.com/principle.htm
and this:
www.allstar.fiu.edu
Rich
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From: UK
Denker does an excellent job of explaining lift in See How it Flies, already cited by Atlas Shrugged.
