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fugio ergo sum
You youngsters may not realize how different it is now. It is real different!
During my build I was lucky enough to get in on some of the Matronics (Matt Dralle) list. Before that, if you didn't live in a population area you were on your own.
Today, I am continually astounded at the depth and breadth of talent and knowledge available on this website.
It doesn't matter too much what the topic is. You could ask a question about many topics and get a very good answer from experts on topics like:
Structural engineering
Aerodynamic engineering
Regulations
Experimental avionics
Certified avionics
Traditional aircraft engines
Alternative engines
Test flying
WWII warbirds
Current warbirds
Airliners and airline operations
Airplane magazines
Spacecraft and NASA operations
RV building (from builders of multiple RVs)
Aerobatics (Although we know you don't learn that over the internet)
Weather and weather sites
Inspections
Maintenance
Photography
Touring
Painting
Priming
and many others I can't think of at the moment.
More than once, I have made a casual post then have been contacted by the people in the know who know the people who can solve the problem, even to the point of having a company make an appointment to have a discussion with their engineers.
This is heady stuff, indeed for someone living out in the country and I am amazed.
During my build I was lucky enough to get in on some of the Matronics (Matt Dralle) list. Before that, if you didn't live in a population area you were on your own.
Today, I am continually astounded at the depth and breadth of talent and knowledge available on this website.
It doesn't matter too much what the topic is. You could ask a question about many topics and get a very good answer from experts on topics like:
Structural engineering
Aerodynamic engineering
Regulations
Experimental avionics
Certified avionics
Traditional aircraft engines
Alternative engines
Test flying
WWII warbirds
Current warbirds
Airliners and airline operations
Airplane magazines
Spacecraft and NASA operations
RV building (from builders of multiple RVs)
Aerobatics (Although we know you don't learn that over the internet)
Weather and weather sites
Inspections
Maintenance
Photography
Touring
Painting
Priming
and many others I can't think of at the moment.
More than once, I have made a casual post then have been contacted by the people in the know who know the people who can solve the problem, even to the point of having a company make an appointment to have a discussion with their engineers.
This is heady stuff, indeed for someone living out in the country and I am amazed.
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