nigel99 144 #1 October 3, 2015 Wow. Spent the day showing a visitor around and took her for a tandem. She's a research scientist with degree in aeronautical engineering. She's spent a fair amount of time on the parabolic flights (zero g research) Interesting speaking to a whuffo who "really" knows how parachutes workExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerLee 61 #2 October 3, 2015 What was she researching? And if you see her again ask he if she would like to have minutes rather then seconds of micro gravity. Have her call Exos Aerospace and Technologies. They've been dragging their heels getting the sounding rocket program back up and running but we finally have our next launch window scheduled. Reserve a slot now for your next flight into space. LeeLee [email protected] www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 144 #3 October 3, 2015 Research area is cavitation.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socrates 0 #4 October 4, 2015 nigel99Research area is cavitation. I thought cavitation was something that happened in water with air bubbles being created by spinning propellers... What kind of bubbles would you get with an airplane moving through air? Are we talking about something like a skydiver's burble here - bubbles of low pressure air? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 14 #5 October 4, 2015 Socrates***Research area is cavitation. I thought cavitation was something that happened in water with air bubbles being created by spinning propellers... What kind of bubbles would you get with an airplane moving through air? Are we talking about something like a skydiver's burble here - bubbles of low pressure air? Cavitation is the leading cause of pump failure in fuel systems to deliver high temperature and pressure fuel to turbine engines. If the pump quits, it's only a matter of time until the engine stops. It may be a different area of study, however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #6 October 4, 2015 theplummeter ******Research area is cavitation. I thought cavitation was something that happened in water with air bubbles being created by spinning propellers... What kind of bubbles would you get with an airplane moving through air? Are we talking about something like a skydiver's burble here - bubbles of low pressure air? Cavitation is the leading cause of pump failure in fuel systems to deliver high temperature and pressure fuel to turbine engines. If the pump quits, it's only a matter of time until the engine stops. It may be a different area of study, however. I always thought cavitation is puking whilst on that zero G parabolic flight. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 October 4, 2015 she was cute, and you didn't introduce her around You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 144 #8 October 4, 2015 Squeak she was cute, and you didn't introduce her around I'm not stupid enough to introduce her to free fliers ;) Thought I introduced you though?Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #9 October 4, 2015 Socrates***Research area is cavitation. I thought cavitation was something that happened in water with air bubbles being created by spinning propellers... What kind of bubbles would you get with an airplane moving through air? Are we talking about something like a skydiver's burble here - bubbles of low pressure air? Cavitation can happen in any material if the frequency used is strong enough and there is water present. Hydro cavitation can do some serious damageI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 October 5, 2015 nigel99 ***she was cute, and you didn't introduce her around I'm not stupid enough to introduce her to free fliers ;) Thought I introduced you though?no, but i was busy You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites