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Calculus and Physics

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YNK

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I am currently finishing my 3rd year of college and was wondering if I should take Calculus and Physics during my last year. Does anyone think taking those classes would help in preparing for API and/or Primary?
 
Some aerodynamics or aviation classes, if available, would be beneficial. Also, make sure you have some solid algebra skillz before you graduate.
 
ArkhamAsylum said:
Some aerodynamics or aviation classes, if available, would be beneficial. Also, make sure you have some solid algebra skillz before you graduate.
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Why? There's no math in aviation beyond basic arithmetic. Also, any aero class is going to be high level science geekery. I doubt many schools offer Aero 101. Don't waste your time. You will learn all you need to know at API.

Brett
 
I have used some BASIC algebra. As in If I burn 10 ppm, How far can I go on 3400# and have a 600# reserve.

Beyond that, my engineering degree has been usless, except for occasionaly having to deal withe the LAMPS nerds.
 
MasterBates said:
I have used some BASIC algebra. As in If I burn 10 ppm, How far can I go on 3400# and have a 600# reserve.

Beyond that, my engineering degree has been usless, except for occasionaly having to deal withe the LAMPS nerds.
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3400# - how cute.

Brett
 
Funny how the Maint/Supply people SCREAM "COST PER HOUR" if we dump 400#, when F-14's would dump more than our whole tank just to get down to Max Trap... Yeah, the 60 is actually pretty good on gas considering it's weight.

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump, can an Ex-14 bubba verify this?)
 
MasterBates said:
Funny how the Maint/Supply people SCREAM "COST PER HOUR" if we dump 400#, when F-14's would dump more than our whole tank just to get down to Max Trap... Yeah, the 60 is actually pretty good on gas considering it's weight.

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump, can an Ex-14 bubba verify this?)
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Yeah, the Prowler would be good on gas too if we went 150 Kts at MRT. :D

Brett
 
most advanced math i took was pre-calc in high school. You needn't worry, flying math is easy - you just have to do lots of it and sometimes have to do it fast.
 
MasterBates said:
Funny how the Maint/Supply people SCREAM "COST PER HOUR" if we dump 400#, when F-14's would dump more than our whole tank just to get down to Max Trap... Yeah, the 60 is actually pretty good on gas considering it's weight.

(F-14 RIO on CAG staff told me ~4000# was not uncommon to dump, can an Ex-14 bubba verify this?)
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We would typically dump 1000-3000lbs depending on how conservative a fuel ladder we had set up and how quickly the recovery was progressing. On a side note, in the Tomcat you could actually burn it faster than you could dump it if conditions allowed (1400lb/min dump vs. 2000lb/min burn in max A/B). Not always practical as you wanted to hold a little extra fuel (couple of passes worth) until just prior to landing to offset any unexpected "delays" in the recovery.
 
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