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Old 01-31-2012, 03:00 AM
WhistlinggDeath WhistlinggDeath is offline
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Originally Posted by Redroach View Post
As far as I remember, Oleg and team indeed had ex-WWII pilots for flight testing their stuff. But that's just off the back of my head, so I hope that scheme (and the marine thingy ) doesn't fail like your "university-educated engineer" one did .

Still looking forward to that interview with hallowed Capt. Whatshisface!
You remember ? Sorry, say that again?

Provide a definitive link backing up your facts please. No remembering, ... just the facts.

As to engineering, what is it with the personal attacks in this forum ? You disagree with someone, simply state your idea or data and let it ride. This must be about the tenth personal attack I have taken in this thread. And for what, bc I dont agree that 4.11 is the best thing since sliced bread.

Since you are obviously an engineering whiz, I am more than happy to entertain you. Here is a simple one which any engineer learns at the end of year one in multi-variable calculus;

The partial derivative for some function f(x,y) that is shaped like an inverted bowl at the apex of the bowl is:

(go ahead, you answer, ... we will wait for your wisdom....